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Hipp to Begin 45th Season With Orwellian Classic

The Hippodrome Theatre announces its lineup for the 2017-18 season, starting with 1984 and The Legend of Georgia McBride. Here’s the complete rundown for you. …

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Flat Land Ready for One Final Gainesville Bow

After six years of entertaining its fan base in Gainesville and beyond, the five-member band will perform one last show on Saturday night at The…

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Early Arrivals Line Up for Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale begins today and continues through Wednesday at the FOL Bookhouse on North Main Street. Some bargain hunters began…

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Tribute to James Taylor Kicks Off Free Fridays

Michael Boulware and Friends (and family) will channel the singer/songwriter when they perform at Bo Diddley Plaza tonight at 8. Six months of free concerts…

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It Would Be a Tragedy Not to See Hipp’s ‘Hamlet’

Expect to hear all the classic Shakespeare dialogue (“To be or not to be …,” et al), but the Hippodrome Theatre’s version of the Bard’s…

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Fandomonium Brings Out the Geek in Everyone

On Saturday, the Library Headquarters is hosting the third annual Comic Con event, which will include a costume contest, guest speakers, panel discussions and many…

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‘Columbinus’ Delves Into Adolescents’ Archetypes

The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre is performing the provocative play based on the deadly shootings at Columbine High School almost two decades ago. The production also…

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Reunited Wailers Keep Bob Marley’s Music Alive

The Wailers, the Bob Marley tribute band, is more authentic than ever this year, boasting three former members of the original band, including Aston “Familyman”…

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Santa Fe Arts Festival Springs Up Downtown

Steve Howell, an award-winning potter from Gainesville, will be one of about 220 artists displaying their fine arts and fine crafts this weekend during the 48th…

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DANB Ends Season With Enchanting ‘Firebird’

Gainesville’s very own Dance Alive National Ballet company concludes its 51st year on Friday night at UF’s Phillips Center with the classic work by Gerard…

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