FOOD & DRINK
New park in Lincoln Estates makes some residents feel unheard
The Lincoln Estates neighborhood in Gainesville will have a new public space for residents to enjoy this coming June. The Lincoln Yard Trail at 2099 SE Eighth Ave. will be a new park containing a one-third-mile walking trail, a stormwater pond, a playground and an adult fitness station. The linear park will span from Southeast 10th Place to Southeast Eighth Avenue and will be in the company of Lincoln Estates’ Lincoln Park and T.B. McPherson Recreation Center.
Alachua County Pets: Radar, Finn, and Blanco
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from Alachua County looking for their new loving homes. If you’re looking to navigate through a new adventure, meet Radar. This pup loves to play outside and is hoping to learn some new tricks. This...
The Point, April 23, 2024: Gainesville banned book reading draws crowd
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. • WUFT News: Gainesville community members publicly read banned books, resist government censorship. "In the plaza in front of Gainesville city hall, a crowd of about 100 people came to listen on Sunday afternoon to stories that their children or grandchildren may be barred from hearing in school."
Hayes and the Heathens visit Gainesville
Long-time friends embarking on their first formal tour together stopped in Gainesville for an outdoor show at Heartwood Soundstage . Texas native Hayes Carll has been an Americana hero for decades. He’s won Americana Awards since 2008 and was nominated for a Grammy in 2016. He’s released 8 studio albums, and more recently, some of his songs have been featured in the soundtrack for the Yellowstone TV series (which is basically a Who’s Who of Americana music).
Eastside students shine at state culinary arts competition
The highly respected Eastside High School Institute of Culinary Arts won several awards at this year’s SkillsUSA Florida State Leadership and Skills Conference. Students from Eastside in the competition accomplishments included a sweep of all three medals in one of the categories. Eastside students competed and medaled in four of the six competitions that...
UF Small Animal Hospital to hold free service animal eye, heart screenings
The University of Florida’s Small Animal Hospital will offer free eye and heart screenings for service animals as part of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists-Epicur Pharma National Service Animal Eye Exam event on May 17. The event will be all day on Friday, May 17 at the UF...
Barbergators to perform 50th anniversary concert
The Barbergators Chorus will be hosting its 50th Anniversary concert which will feature performances from the Wise Guys, Time of Our Lives, the Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus and the Barbergators Chorus. The concert will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at First United Methodist Church (419 NE...
Matheson to host 50th anniversary of Great Southern Music Hall
The Matheson History Museum will be hosting the 50th anniversary of the Great Southern Music Hall to celebrate the those who were there when it started and that made it the “Showplace of the South.”. The event will start at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at The Matheson...
Alachua County Arts Council to host third annual Artists Conference
The Alachua County Arts Council will host its third annual Artists Conference, which includes presentations on topics of interest to local artists. The Artists Conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 3 at the Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center (210 SE 134 Ave, Micanopy).
Scene Calendar: 'Free Fridays,' 'Willy Wonka Jr.,' Next Generation
MUSIC CkeyTiki Fest: 4-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Cedar Key. Tickets: SOLD OUT. (ckeytiki.com) Three-day grassroots festival where tropical rock and reggae artists fill the island. ...
Gainesville community stands up against book bans with ‘Rebellious Readout’ event
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WSVN) — Umbrellas, coolers and lawn chairs set the scene for a ‘Rebellious Readout’ this weekend as a social justice group hosted the story time at Gainesville City Hall. Members of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville Social Justice group wanted to raise awareness on...
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