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‘A Walk in the Park’ Directs Attention to Gainesville’s Many Green Spaces

There’s an opening reception for the colorful exhibit of large paintings at the Historic Thomas Center’s Doris Bardon Gallery during Friday night’s monthly Artwalk.

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Free Fridays Concert Series Begins with a Tribute to Music Pioneers

This year’s lineup of concerts at Bo Diddley Plaza spans six months and includes everything from jazz and blues to reggae and rock and roll.

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A Half-Century Has Passed Since Spring Art Festival’s Humble Start

The Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival celebrates its 50th year with a commemorative book featuring all the show’s posters from over the years.

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Month-Long Shows to Debut During Artwalk at GFAA and Hipp Galleries

The “Fins, Feathers and Fur” exhibit puts focus on wildlife and other critters during GFAA show, while Hipp presents solo photography show by Marina Sachs.

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Downtown Concert to Celebrate Gainesville’s Many Music Legends

The Bayjacks, led by Gainesville native Tom Leadon, headline the April 13 concert at Bo Diddley Plaza that will honor nine local Hall of Famers.

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Santa Fe College Unveils Poster for 50th Spring Arts Festival in April

Gainesville-based digital artist Michelle Nagri creates a fantastical garden scene as poster artist for this year’s Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival.

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Matheson Exhibit Makes Case for Gainesville’s Modern Landmarks

A new exhibit at the Matheson History Museum looks at a 30-year period of architecture that helped shape Gainesville into the city it has become.

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Cuban Art and Culture on Display During Bulla Cubana Festivities

The two-week celebration provides Gainesville with a window into the rich art, culture and people of Florida’s island neighbor.

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New Exhibit at the Cade Museum Salutes Best of Cuban Ingenuity

“The Artistry of the Everyday Inventor” is one of the highlights of Bulla Cubana, a celebration of Cuban art and culture beginning this weekend.

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No Subject Too Sacred in Hipp’s New Play That Rocks a Family’s Faith

Shuffle off to Buffalo for some belly laughs in “Miracle on South Division Street,” the heartwarming comedy opening this week at the Hippodrome Theatre. 

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