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Acrosstown Puts Its All Into ‘Rocky Horror Show’

Just in time for Halloween, the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Rocky Horror Show, featuring Dr. Frank N. Furter, that “sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania,” and…

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Tabernacle of Hedonism Set for Spencer Exorcism

Gainesville’s “most non-denominational church” is taking a preemptive strike by conducting a Monday night exorcism of hate-monger Richard Spencer at Maude’s Side Car.

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Hippodrome Hits Stride With ‘Georgia McBride’

After a heart-thumping run of 1984 to start its season, the Hippodrome Theatre lightens things up with a hilarious production of The Legend of Georgia McBride,…

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Rawlings’ Voice Resonates in ‘Cross Creek Rising’

The latest exhibit at the Thomas Center Galleries celebrates the 75th anniversary of the publication of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings’ book that helped put the rural…

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‘Se Llama Cristina’ Takes Journey Out of Darkness

The Actors’ Warehouse begins its 2017-18 season this week with a drama by Octavio Solis that looks at a Latino man and woman facing their…

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Less Than Jake Marks 25 Years of Making Music

Fresh off their latest European tour, the ska punk band returns home to Gainesville to host its 6th annual Wake N Bake Weekend at High…

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Another Acrosstown Original: ‘Trailer Park Elegy’

The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre opens its 2017-18 season with Michael Presley Bobbitt’s heartwarming comedy/drama about finding humanity in the least likely place. Even a goat…

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Timing Everything as Hippodrome Presents ‘1984’

Gainesville’s home for live professional theater kicks off its 45th season with a gripping adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian novel about Big Brother that, in…

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Unique Artwalk Event Highlights Hair Design

The Rosa B. Williams Center will be home to a high-energy, music-driven experience of high-fashion hair design and photography during Friday night’s Artwalk, which will…

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Madrina’s Brings Charm of Old Havana to Town

Downtown Gainesville’s newest cocktail bar, Madrina’s, opens this week with a stellar drink menu that centers around rum and other island-inspired concoctions.

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