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January and February
The Hoggetowne Medieval
Faire
Held in late January –
early February
Location: Downtown
Gainesville
352-334-ARTS
Step back in time, cheer
on royal knights as they joust on horseback and charge head-on at a full
gallop with only a lance and shield to defend themselves. Watch a chess
game played out with human chess pieces on the Living Chessboard. Laugh
along with jugglers, magicians and a colorful cast of characters. In the
marketplace visitors will find more than 140 skilled artisans selling
and demonstrating their time-honored arts and crafts of the Middle Ages.
Feel the exhilaration of human powered push rides and live animal rides.
Prepare to be tempted by the delicacies of the Food Court, where even a
King’s appetite can be pleased. For many years the Hoggetowne Medieval
Faire has been one of the most highly anticipated festivals in North
Central Florida.
May – September
“Let’s Go Downtown”
Plaza Series
Held May – September
Location: Downtown
Community Plaza
352-334-5064
From May to September,
the Downtown Community Plaza comes alive every Friday night as local
talent and other cultural events are showcased under the stars. Hundreds
come out to enjoy free live bands, theater groups, dance performances,
Movies on the Plaza, and much more. The Plaza is located on the corner
of SE 1st St. and E. University Ave. in historic downtown.
September-November
Artsreach
Held mid September – mid
November
Location: Varies
352-334-5064
Call for additional
information
The Artsreach
Program, established in 1984 by the City of Gainesville, proudly
welcomes visitors to changing exhibitions by talented local artists at
'Art in City Hall', 'Art in the Alachua County Administration Building'
and 'Art in the Gainesville-Regional Airport'. Many of the artists
represented are 'local and sometimes national treasures' that rise to
the level of regional, national and international prominence.
November
Downtown Festival and
Art Show
Held in early November
Location: Downtown
Gainesville
352-334-5064
Call for additional
information
Downtown Gainesville
hosts one of North Central Florida's most exciting fall festivals of the
arts.
The streets of historic downtown Gainesville come alive as thousands of
spectators enjoy over 250 colorful artist's displays by the region's
finest artists who bring one of a kind paintings, ceramics, jewelry,
photography and more. This highly acclaimed event has been rated among
the top 200 best shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, which
voted it one of the best in the nation. Enjoy three stages of
continuous live music and performances, create art with the kids at the
"Imagination Station", and indulge in food from around the world.
Jazz Festival
Held in early November
Location: Downtown
Gainesville
352-334-5064
Call for additional
information
As part of the Downtown
Festival, the Jazz Festival proudly presents a free concert featuring
well-known national artists as well as a host of other activities. With
more than 25 local groups and acts on three stages of entertainment,
there is an exhilarating flair to two days of continuous music and fun.
December
Downtown Countdown: A
New Year’s Celebration
Held in late December
Location: Downtown
Gainesville
352- 334-5064
Downtown Gainesville's
New Year's entertainment is second to none. Ring in the New Year with
music, lights, prizes, giveaways, food vendors, and radio station
remotes. Nationally and locally known performing artists electrify the
night at the Downtown Community Plaza, as the brick-lined streets are
energized by thousands celebrating another year.
Entertainment:
Acrosstown Repertory
Theatre
619 South Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
352-375-1321
Call for performance
schedule and additional information
Since its inception in
1980, the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre has provided Gainesville and
Alachua County with a unique and innovative cultural experience. There
are many opportunities for exploring acting, writing, directing, and
production for many diverse sectors of our community, especially for
those who otherwise might not enjoy such opportunities. Citizens of all
ages, races, and socio-economic backgrounds participate in the theatre's
activities. Professional and novice playwrights, poets, and other
creative artists have enjoyed having their works staged.
High Springs Community
Theater
130 NE
1st Avenue
High Springs, FL 32643
386-454-3525
Call for performance
schedule and additional information
High Springs Community
Theater is a private, nonprofit corporation whose mission is to stage
high quality amateur theater productions using the donated talents of
residents of High Springs and surrounding communities. HSCT produces
four main stage productions each year, and a Summer Youth Theater
Program.
The Hippodrome State
Theatre
25 SE 2nd
Place
Gainesville, FL 32601
352-375-4477
Call for performance
schedule and additional information
The Hippodrome State
Theatre is one of North Florida's only professional regional theatres.
Celebrating its artistic excellence, the Hippodrome is designated as a
Cultural Institution and a State Theatre of Florida. A cornerstone of
the artistic life of North Florida, the Hippodrome is also a landmark of
the downtown Gainesville landscape, occupying a beautifully restored
historic building built in 1911.
University of Florida
Performing Arts
315 Hull Road
Gainesville, FL 32611
352-392-ARTS (2787)
Call for performance
schedule and additional information
A joy of the performing
arts is experiencing artists from around the globe and gaining an
intimate view of their cultures. Performers hailing from Peru, Hungary,
Russia, Italy, the United Kingdom, Africa, New Zealand, Ireland,
Germany, Canada, India and the Czech Republic are represented at the
University, complementing American artists and companies that grace the
stages.
Gainesville Symphony
Orchestra
352-336-5448
Call for performance
schedule and additional information
Dance Alive
1325 NW Second Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
352-373-1166
Call for performance
schedule and additional information
As a regional ballet
company, the Dance Alive performances are held at The Phillips Center
for Performing Arts at the University of Florida.
Sports:
University of Florida
Sports – The Gators
Gainesville, FL 32604
800-344-2867
Call for game schedule
and additional information
The University offers a
host of spectator sports throughout the year, including: Baseball,
Basketball (men and women), Cross Country, Football, Golf, Gymnastics,
Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (men and women), Tennis (men and
women), Track, and Volleyball. |
