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Family band ‘Cherryholmes’ wraps up summer series with bluegrass fun on Aug. 21
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. –– Just a decade ago, the band known as Cherryholmes didn’t exist and half of its members had never even picked up an instrument. Since getting started, however, this family band, made up of dad, mom and four siblings, has racked up enough awards and accolades to fill the tour bus they call […]
Filed under Happenings on August 8, 2008.
Machen, Meyer to speak at 38th annual UF Joint Civic Club Luncheon
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida President Bernie Machen and Head Football Coach Urban Meyer will kick off the 2008-2009 academic year and football season at the 38th annual UF Joint Civic Club Luncheon on Aug. 20 at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center.
Machen will provide updates on university matters, while Meyer will […]
Filed under Happenings, Announcements on August 7, 2008.
The Harn and Florida Museum’s activities combine for fun event on Aug. 7
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — On Aug. 7, Museum Nights will feature “So You Think You Know Trivia?” from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Harn Museum of Art, and will keep the Butterfly Rainforest open at the Florida Museum of Natural History from 5 to 8 p.m.
For trivia at the Harn, participants will compete in groups […]
Filed under Happenings, Announcements on August 6, 2008.
‘Part-Time Job Fair’ to be held on Aug. 28
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Career Resource Center and Student Financial Affairs will host its second annual Part-Time Job Fair on Aug. 28, 10 a.m to 2 p.m. on the Reitz Union North Lawn.
Hiring employers, including university departments and local businesses, will be available to interview students for part-time and seasonal hiring needs. Students are encouraged to […]
Filed under Happenings, Announcements on August 6, 2008.
‘Dark Side of the Moon’ comes to the Phillips Center
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Classic Albums Live presents some of rock’s best albums as they were recorded, note for note and cut for cut. Recently added to Classic Albums Live’s performance roster was “Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon.” They will perform at 7:30 p.m. on August 14 at the Phillips Center.
The goal of Classic […]
Filed under Happenings, Announcements on July 29, 2008.
‘Almost Alice: New Illustrations of Wonderland’ by Maggie Taylor is now open at the Harn
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A provocative, new interpretation of a classic tale recently opened at the Harn Museum of Art entitled Almost Alice: New Illustrations of Wonderland by Maggie Taylor. It features 45 digital-inkjet prints illustrating Lewis Carroll’s famous work “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”
The exhibit will be on display until Oct. 19. Following its debut […]
Filed under Happenings, Announcements on July 25, 2008.
Itzhak Perlman concert has been rescheduled for Jan. 4 at the Phillips Center
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Itzhak Perlman concert, originally scheduled for April 13, has been rescheduled at 4 p.m. on Jan. 4, 2008 at the Phillips Center.
Tickets for the April 13 performance will be accepted at the Jan. 4 concert. Patrons who are unable to attend the new date may receive a full refund from […]
Filed under Happenings on July 24, 2008.
Nickelodeon’s ‘The Backyardigans Live!’ plays at the Phillips Center July 24
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America announce a brand-new, national touring production of “The Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights!.” The show will perform at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 24 at the Phillips Center.
“We’re excited about our latest, live theatrical endeavor for families,” said Stuart Rosenstein, senior […]
Filed under Happenings, Announcements on July 9, 2008.
Papua New Guinea yam exhibit opens July 8; Gallery Talk on July 13
GAINESVILLE, Fla.— Beginning July 8, the Harn Museum of Art will exhibit the artwork of Papua New Guinea in an exhibition entitled “Cultivating Spirits: The Art of Sepik River Yam Displays.”
The exhibition focuses on the ritual display of yams that occurs around the time of harvest in Sepik River societies. For many Sepik peoples, yams […]
Filed under Happenings, Announcements on June 30, 2008.
Björn Again brings the fun-filled tunes of Swedish pop group ABBA to the Phillips Center
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — If you’ve got the summertime blues, then University of Florida Performing Arts has your cure. Head back to the 1970s for a little nostalgic fun with “Björn Again - The ABBA Show,” at 7:30 p.m. July 11, at the Phillips Center.
As one of the most popular acts of the 1970s, ABBA’s […]
Filed under Happenings, Announcements on June 24, 2008.