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Best Hamburger Restaurants in Gainesville, FL
We explore three standout establishments known for being some of the best Hamburger restaurants in Gainesville, FL. This city is home to a vibrant and diverse culinary scene, especially when it comes to burgers. DJ’s Cast Iron Burgers, Goldie’s Burgers, and Ford’s Garage, provide unique and authentic dining experiences that...
Gainesville voted #2 dog friendliest city, according to Sniffspot app
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - While there are apps to rent out rooms or maybe a whole house, Sniffspot is what many call an Airbnb for dogs. Hundreds of homeowners open their backyards for dogs as an alternative to a regular park. “A lot of people before they try Sniffspot, they...
MacDinton’s opening night wakes up summer nightlife
MacDinton’s Gainesville wants to make one thing clear: It is nothing like its predecessor. Adorned with Guinness on tap and a painting of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” featuring Gainesville icons, Macdinton’s is distinct. Its grand opening to the public Tuesday night hoped to...
COVID spells trouble for Hippodrome Theatre
COVID-19 has brought the curtain down for a third time this summer at Gainesville’s Hippodrome Theatre. Performances of the musical titled, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, were canceled for Wednesday and Thursday nights. The theater said it hopes the show will resume Friday, symptoms permitting. “There’s a...
What's Happening: 'Unapologetic Vol. 2,' 'Voices and Votes' and more
“THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE”: The fast-paced, phonetic musical comedy “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” the newest production from the Hipp Theatre, focuses on an eclectic group of six young people who compete in the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Eight spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. Complete with audience participation and plenty of effortless improv, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” guarantees a one-of-a-kind, musical theater performance that spells F-U-N! Catch a preview show at 7 p.m. May 29-30, then regular-season shows will begin at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through July 21. The Hippodrome Theatre is located at 25 SE Second Place. Tickets run $10 to $30. For more information, or to purchase tickets online, visit thehipp.org/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee. Content Advisory: PG-13. Play discusses race, LGBTQ+ themes, and has some profanity and strong language.
Workout Anytime to expand to Gainesville
Workout Anytime, a 24-hour fitness center, plans to expand into Gainesville. With 19 locations in Florida, including two in Marion County, Workout Anytime wants to open another 20 gyms in 2024 and early 2025. “We love Florida,” said Workout Anytime Director of Franchise Development Terri Harof in a phone interview....
Local Art Expo to bid farewell to Judi Cain
The July Local Art Expo will hold a farewell reception for longtime Gainesville artist Judi Cain on Friday, July 5. The event will run from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hotel Indigo (5020 SW 30th Lane) at Celebration Pointe in Gainesville. Celebrate Cain’s contribution to Gainesville’s local community and...
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