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Published September 29Harn Museum of Art presents ‘Oliver Jeffers: Life at Sea’
The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida is inviting visitors of all ages into an illustrated seascape inspired by one of Oliver Jeffers’ beloved children’s books, “Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth.” The exhibit opens September 29, 2026, and will be on…
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Published September 29Matheson History Museum hosts graphic novelist Andre Frattino on Oct. 1
The Matheson History Museum welcomes historical graphic novelist Andre R. Frattino to the Museum to discuss the experience of researching and writing WE ARE PAN. The program is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, and is free with registration.
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Published September 24‘Hike up those spandex shorts’
The latest political cartoon from Jake Fuller
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Published September 22Storyteller Will Oldham brings unique musical blend to SF Visiting Artist Series
The Santa Fe College Fine Arts Department presents musical artist Will Oldham as part of their Visiting Artist Series on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lyceum Concert Hall on the Northwest Campus.
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Published September 21Author releases memoir chronicling her move to Gainesville in the chaotic world of modern real estate
C. Franklin Wilt's new book will resonate with anyone who has recently been in the housing market and is a must-read for anyone who is contemplating buying or selling their home.
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Published September 20Poem: The Town That Stayed Young
Tsianina Shaw writes about growing old in a college town
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Published September 17WUFT-FM celebrates the 45th broadcast anniversary with poster by acclaimed artist Jeff Ripple
Public radio stations WUFT 89.1 and 90.1 and WUFT Classic are celebrating the 45th broadcast anniversary of WUFT-FM with a limited-edition poster featuring work by acclaimed artist and Micanopy resident Jeff Ripple, a traditional oil landscape painter working primarily in the…
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Published September 16Hippodrome Cinema announces September lineup
Highlights include a month-long tribute to Mel Brooks marking his 100th birthday, timed to the Hippodrome mainstage's production of "You Can't Take It With You," and the Florida premiere of the documentary "First They Came For My College," screening with a filmmaker…
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Published September 14Visiting Artist Craig Smith brings sights and sounds to Santa Fe College gallery, planetarium
Santa Fe College’s Fine Arts department will host visual and performing artist Craig Smith for a live musical event on Thursday, Sept. 17, followed by an opening reception on Friday, Sept. 18, for his exhibit “Social Practices (2001-2006).”
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Published September 03Gainesville revives Meet the Author and Lecture Series
The City of Gainesville’s Cultural Affairs Division revives its Meet the Author and Lecture Series through spring 2027, with award-winning Florida author Kevin Powers presenting his novel, Children of the Wild.
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Published September 02Dance Alive’s “Meet the Dancers” event to be held on Sept. 25
Dance Alive National Ballet's "Meet the Dancers" event will be held at 6:30 p.m. on September 25 at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention.