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In Hilarious ‘Ann,’ Former Texas Gov Pokes Fun at Politics and Herself

Mandy Fugate provides an intimate, no-holds-barred portrait of Ann Richards in the Actors’ Warehouse’s latest stage production.

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Shamrock McShane Shaking It Up With One-Man Shakespeare Show

The veteran Gainesville actor takes audiences on a personal journey in “Seven Sides of Shakespeare” at the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre.

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Behind the Scenes of a Dynamic Duo: ‘Marie and Rosetta’ Strikes High Notes

The newest play at the Hippodrome Theatre offers a glimpse into the life of a gospel singer whose guitar riffs influenced rock and roll.

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Shoot an Arrow Through the Heart and Treat Your Date to a Night in ‘Loveland’

Gainesville’s Dance Alive National Ballet presents one sweetheart of a Valentine’s Day show at UF’s Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

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‘RBL GRL’ Exhibit Honors Women Who Fought for 19th Amendment

The Thomas Center’s Main Gallery spotlights 19 local and regional artists who challenge limitations, assumptions and the status quo.

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Matheson Exhibit Revisits Ugly Period When Homophobia Reigned at UF

The new exhibit, “McCarthy Moment: The Johns Committee in Florida,” examines a time 60 years ago when gays were not welcome on campus.

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Ghost of Marley (No, Not That One) Inhabits Lively ‘Lone Star Spirits’

In the Hippodrome Theatre’s newest production, a young woman returns to her roots only to discover that some things never change.

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The ART Goes the Rom-Com Route in Quite Likable ‘I Love You Because’

The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents a modern romantic comedy that puts a musical spin on Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.”

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Prum’s Kitchen Brings Savory Flavors of Cambodian Cuisine to Gainesville

The 29-seat restaurant, located in the space previously occupied by Manuel’s Vintage Room, will have its grand opening on Friday.

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New Play ‘A Film by Craven Frankel’ Tests Family’s Resilience to Tragedy

The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre will present three performances of the play written and directed by Michael Glover, who also has a starring role.

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