Arts and Entertainment

Santa Fe College Planetarium Coordinator, James Albury was recently named a co-host for the PBS show, “Star Gazer.” Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM Brittany Thompson has more. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FP Star Gazer Wrap.mp3]

The latest production at the Hippodrome State Theatre is a funny and musical romp through the sixties told through the storyline of a woman in love, a laundromat and her guardian angels. WUFT-FM’s Brittany Wienke talked with two of the actors from the play called “Suds.” [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPSudsFinal.mp3]

“Free Fridays” will continue this weekend at the Bo Diddley Community Plaza. Tonight will feature Little Jake Mitchell and the Soul Searchers. WUFT-FM’s Dan Katz spoke with Little Jake Mitchell about his connection to Gainesville, the power of music, and what to expect from his concert tonight. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPLittleJakedepth.mp3]

Tony’s Seafood Restaurant will be competing at the 30th annual Great Chowder Cook-Off Saturday. Tony’s Seafood is the only restaurant in the state of Florida competing in the cook-off this year which is set to take place in Cedar Key, Florida. Manager Diana Bible says she believes in the chowder …

Grammy Award-winning country artist from Quincy, Florida, Billy Dean is headlining the mainstage at the Florida Folk Festival in White Springs at 10 p.m. Dean has snagged thirteen top 10 hits in his career. Though he grew up in the Panhandle he now lives in Tennessee. Yesterday before packing up …

This weekend not only brings Memorial Day, but also the 59th annual Florida Folk Festival to White Springs kicking off on Friday. WUFT-FM’s Brittany Thompson spoke with Tom Shed who will be performing at the festival this weekend. We take a sneek peak at the festival that highlights Florida’s indigenous …

The “Free Fridays” concert series continues tonight at the Bo Diddley downtown plaza in Gainesville…and it’s the last weekend for the Theatre for Young Audiences’ performance of the Tales of King Arthur at the Thomas Center. Donna Green-Townsend sat down with David Ballard, the events coordinator for the City of …

Dignity Project Second Generation Incorporated is celebrating its first birthday from 11 to 2PM on May 19th, with a celebration that’s open to the public. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT FM’s Juliza Monterroso reports, organizers planned the celebration to thank the community for the continued support. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPDignitydepth.mp3]

Limo Rides, overnight vacations and a range of other prizes are up for grabs in this weekend’s Amazing Race in Gainesville. Alachua County Hospitality Council Member Erica Chatman says participants don’t get the reward without a fair amount of effort. “We’ve had them dig coins out of a fountain… sometimes …

The 27th annual Windsor Zucchini festival gets underway tomorrow morning. Activities get underway at 8:00 a.m. in front of the fire house on CR 234. It’s a day for “everything squash” in the little town of Windsor to benefit the volunteer fire department there. Donna Green-Townsend talked with the fire …