Boulware Springs Water Works in Southeast Gainesville is a historic and somewhat mysterious building above a natural spring that looks all but forgotten. The white and green building was once used a meeting space, but it is now serves solely as a historic site. There are restrooms for visitors, but it once was part of … Continue reading The University of Florida’s forgotten origins
The Phillips Center for the performing arts on the University of Florida Campus held two live performances of Hansel and Gretel on November 16th & 17th, 2018. Hansel and Gretel is a children’s fairy tale of German origin about a brother and sister that get lost in the woods and are almost eaten by a … Continue reading Hansel and Gretel – The Opera
Suwannee Hulaween wrapped up its sixth year of musical mayhem, and our recap is in. The four day camping festival over the Halloween weekend, served up a lineup with something for everybody and transformed the Spirit of Suwannee camping grounds in Live Oak, Florida into something out of a dream. This was my second Hulaween, … Continue reading The Sights, Sounds and Sets of Suwannee Hulaween 2018 Music Festival
Curia on the Drag will be co-hosting an evening pop up market on the first Friday of every month this Fall. The markets are held from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., and feature vintage clothing, accessories, and housewares, along with handmade goods, and a DJ for your shopping pleasure. Curia on the Drag is more than just a … Continue reading An Evening of Vintage and Handmade at Curia On the Drag
The City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) department’s Frogs and Friends program at the Morningside Nature Center is an educational program for children featuring live reptiles and amphibians. The program takes place on the first Friday of every month from September through May. Each month, a staff member skilled in environmental, wildlife … Continue reading Gainesville Parks and Rec. hosts Frogs and Friends Friday
While we have given you a taste of the unique cuisine that Gainesville offers, the shopping opportunities are equally diverse. If you venture away from the Oaks Mall, you will find plenty of charming spots around town that cater to a variety of styles. In addition to infusing more flavor into your 3-5-2 shopping experience, … Continue reading Best Boutiques to Shop In the 3-5-2
The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is a ten-acre wooded forest with natural trails located on the main campus of Santa Fe College, and is one of only two teaching zoos in the country. The zoo is home to a variety of native plants and more than 65 exotic animals. Upon arrival at the zoo, … Continue reading Santa Fe Teaching Zoo
