Matheson Museum Exhibit Offers Juicy Tale of Citrus
“Liquid Gold: The Rise and Fall of Florida Citrus” provides a retrospective of the industry that dates back to Ponce de Leon. Some of that…
Ernest Lee Has a Knack for Colorful Storytelling
The self-taught folk artist will have his latest work on display during the Santa Fe Spring Arts Festival this weekend in downtown Gainesville. One painting…
Downtown Gets First Taste of FishHawk Spirits
The new tasting room in the old 2nd Street Speakeasy is the first offshoot of the Ocala-based distiller of rum, vodka, absinthe and, soon, whiskey….
Artist Leaves Gainesville With Parting Gift
On Friday night, Marcia Raff will unveil a sculpture that will become the 23rd installation of the Downtown Gainesville Public Art Initiative. Some would call…
Sababa Tasting Success After a Year at Sun Center
Riley Sullivan and Yael Goldstein opened their Mediterranean-style restaurant in downtown Gainesville on St. Patrick’s Day 2015. A year later, they are a married couple…
‘Carmina Burana’: Dance Alive’s Golden Moment
It’s a busy weekend for Dance Alive National Ballet as the Gainesville-based touring company stages a lavish production of Carmina Burana and celebrates its 50th season with a…
Matheson Exhibit Examines Racial Injustices
“The Long Road to Freedom: The Florida Black Heritage Trail” is an eye-opening exhibit that continues through March 18 at the Matheson History Museum. In…
Creative Spirit Rolls Along During Kinetic Derby
The inaugural Menagerie in Motion event—one of only a handful in the United States—starts at the GRU Power District Warehouse on Saturday morning and follows a…
Bradley Concert Just the Beginning of Changeville
Several downtown venues will participate in the music and comedy festival that is part of the annual frank gathering promoting social change. Tonight, with a…
Bo Diddley Plaza Ready for Close-Up
After a year of construction, the City of Gainesville is ready to unveil a new look and feel to its main downtown gathering space. Improvements…
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