CD Review: “Shallow Bed” by Dry the River
Dry the River has been compared to bands like Mumford & Sons, Fleet Foxes, and Noah and the Whale. The band is from East London and is fronted by Norwegian born singer/songwriter Peter Liddle. guitarist Matt Taylor, bassist Scott Miller, violinist Will Harvey (also plays Mandolin and Viola) and drummer Jon Warren. After critically claimed [...]
Review: Hamlet & The Prince Formerly Known as Hamlet: A Justin Thyme Mystery
Anytime there is a new stage play production in Gainesville at one of the theatres, we are always excited to attend the preview night. However, it makes it an extra-special event when it’s for a great cause. We attended the premiere of “Hamlet & The Prince Formerly Known as Hamlet: A Justin Thyme Mystery,” and [...]
CD Review: “A Joyful Noise” by The Gossip
Dance-punk trio The Gossip returns May 22 with a fifth studio album, A Joyful Noise, via Columbia Records. Brian Higgins of Xenomania and front woman Beth Ditto produced the record. The band recently dropped their single “Perfect World.” The Gossip, a band who is minimalistic in nature, consists of Ditto, along with guitarist Brace Paine [...]
CD Review: “Blunderbuss” by Jack White
Jack White cuts to the chase with all of his wonderfully gritty lyrics in his first full-length solo release, Blunderbuss, which debuted April 24 via Third Man/Columbia Records. For an artist that has borne his name over the past five years on multiple projects, including being a co-conspirator on The White Stripes and a featured [...]
The Promise of Change: Book Review
When the career and love life that you counted on begin to crumble around you, where do you find stability? If you’re Sarah Edwards, the answers can be found in the pages of Jane Austen.
Wine of the Week: Italy’s Primitivo
I’ve only visited a few places where palm trees, cacti and vineyards thrive side by side, and Apulia (the southern heel of Italy’s boot) was my first. This Mediterranean peninsula, means seafood, lots of seafood. During the day there is abundant warmth, but cool breezes from both seas keep the temperatures down, making the conditions ideal for grapes as well as citrus.
Earth Day Events
We live in a place that has sunny weather (almost) year-round. Places like Paynes Prairie and nearby Ginnie Springs show us the beauty of nature. This Sunday is Earth Day—but events to celebrate being environmentally conscious are happening all weekend.
GFW Day 5: Closing Brunch and Trunk Show
Finally, after all the fabulous fashions and fun, the Gainesville Fashion Week drew a perfect ending with a lovely brunch and trunk show at Villa East.
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Forget about the men in tights with swords in Elizabethan England, this modern-era tale will show audiences a wildly fun time complete with Shakestagrams, Shakestweets and Shakesbook.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream opened at the Hippodrome Theatre Wednesday with a special preview performance. Tonight starts the opening weekend for the play, which will run through Sunday, May 13.
Day 1: GFW Ribbon-cutting ceremony
To a sea of flashing lights and a large cheer, the 2012 Gainesville Fashion Week team cut a bright red and blue ribbon to kick off five days that are sure to be high-energy and fashion-packed.
