Gainesville Events

Phantom: Practice Makes Perfect

Friday, 26 October 2012 15:23

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You could hear the criticisms and corrections during practice for Dance Alive National Ballet’s Phantom show.

First Lady Visits Gainesville

Friday, 21 September 2012 10:53

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A mid-day high of 88 degrees and a line that wrapped around the Stephen C. O’Connell Center parking lot did not deter the more than 10,000 people who went to see First Lady Michelle Obama on Monday.

Zumba classes offered in Gainesville The official Zumba website boldly states: "Ditch the Workout/Join the Party" and after my experience, I have to say that I am tempted. Created in the early 90s by Colombian choreographer and dance instructor Beto Perez, Zumba was introduced to the United States in 2001 and has since grown exponentially. About 10 million people participate each week in Zumba classes and it is featured in more than 90,000 fitness centers, private studios and community centers. Don’t think you’re a Latin dance natural? Read on for why you just might want to join the party. —Tony Federico

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Tuesday, 24 May 2011 09:34

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Every year, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival brings two weekends of great music to the Fairgrounds Racetrack in the Big Easy. We’ve decided to take a look at the iconic event through the eyes of our own John Davisson: a writer, photographer, and all around music lover.