Tag Archives: Downtown Gainesville

When University of Florida student Evan Kiggin started volunteering at the Boys and Girls club in Gainesville, he had no idea how large of an impact the experience would have on his life. Now, he’s fighting to keep the struggling Boys and Girls club around by raising needed funds for …

This weekend’s Orange and Blue Game will draw thousands of people to Gainesville. That’s exactly what the organizers of the Santa Fe Springs Arts Festival and the Battle of the Bands are happy about. Drawing people to Gainesville’s downtown can mean an “economic boost” for the community. Thirty years ago …

Gainesville painter Harriet Huss revealed her image celebrating the 42nd annual Santa Fe Spring Arts Festival Thursday afternoon. The artist autographed copies of the poster at a reception on the Santa Fe College campus. Huss says she draws much of her inspiration from nature here in Florida. “I feel like …

Rod Smith of Alachua, who is on the state democratic ticket as a lieutenant governor candidate emphasized the importance of early voting in downtown Gainesville today (Thursday). After speaking to a crowd of supporters at the Bo Diddley Plaza, Smith submitted his own early voting ballot to the Supervisor of …

The Gainesville community held an interfaith service at a church in downtown Gainesville on Wednesday, September 8th, to show unity and disagreement with the actions planned by the Dove World Outreach Center. Jon Perry reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/interfaithservice.mp3]

Gainesville-based band, Morningbell, plays tonight at the Bo Diddley Community Plaza in downtown Gainesville. Their fourth album, “Sincerely, Severely” was recently released and reporter, Brittany Thompson spoke with bass guitarist and back-up vocalist, Eric Atria about their music. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/morningbell.mp3]

The summer arts scene is in full swing in downtown Gainesville, from outdoor theatre at the Thomas Center to a free concert series on Friday nights in the Bo Diddley Downtown Plaza. There’s something for everyone. Donna Green-Townsend sat down in the Thomas Center Gardens to talk with the Event …

Spring is here in full force and this weekend will be a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy the Florida sunshine. Kaitlyn Ash caught up with Santa Fe College Cultural Programs Coordinator Kathryn Lehman who says despite the tight economy, organizers still expect a large turnout for this weekend’s …

An award winning drama opens Friday (February 26th) at the Hippodrome State Theatre in downtown Gainesville. Kaitlyn Ash reports on the play as two actors tell how “Defiance” trumps all. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/defiance.mp3]