Nine months after losing its home, a Gainesville theater company has embarked on a new adventure as a nomadic troupe. The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre is touring around the city and raising money for a new building in the process. Acrosstown Repertory Theatre has been part of the Gainesville art scene …
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The Gainesville music scene places a great emphasis on local support and opportunities for artists of all ages. On Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the next generation of artists will take the stage at Bo Diddley Plaza for the Teen Showcase as a part of the MusicGNV Live …
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Richard Pusateri is a typical, everyday family man. On Tuesday, he took his wife and kids to Bo Diddley Plaza for a day out because of their love for the city. “I think it’s the people — that family feeling — you know people,” Pusateri said. “I’ve been here for …
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While wearing white Crocs with Bad Bunny accessories, I plopped down on the couch of my college apartment a few Sundays ago to watch the Grammys. As performances and nominations went by, I stared at the television not wanting to miss a chance to see Bad Bunny. I’ve always liked …
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A community forum to discuss the lack of parking in downtown Gainesville drew around 40 people to Bo Diddley Plaza Wednesday to complete a survey gathering their feedback on the topic. The forum was hosted by SP+, a parking management corporation hired by the city six months ago to help the city improve the downtown parking experience.
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Vigil held at Bo Diddley Plaza following man’s death at Alachua County Jail. “One hundred people gathered Thursday night at Bo Diddley Plaza for a moment of silence in the …
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One hundred people gathered Thursday night at Bo Diddley Plaza for a moment of silence in the wake of an inmate’s death at the Alachua County Jail in late January. The vigil began Thursday at 7 p.m. in Downtown Gainesville to remember Marcus Goodman, a man who spent more than …
Read More »GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Members of the community gathered at Bo Diddley Plaza on Thursday for a night of mourning, remembrance and protest over the death of 32-year-old Marcus Goodman, a Gainesville resident who died at the Alachua County Jail last week. His entire family was present – still visibly hurt …
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Some have overflowing closets. Some are experts at navigating estate or garage sales. Some just love vintage clothes. But all are looking to start local and community-friendly businesses. Vendors from all over north central Florida traveled to Gainesville in early January to participate in the Florida Vintage Market. The festival, …
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The Emerging Artist Program was developed in response to a challenge: What would it take to diversify the Downtown Festival and Art Show?
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