THIS WEEK
Trinkets and Treasures Rummage Sale
United Women in Faith of First United Methodist Church will conduct their Trinkets and Treasures Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 15 in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 419 NE First St. All funds raised support UWF missions impacting women, children and youths. Cash and credit cards accepted.
‘Art from the Archives’
In celebration of the Downtown Festival and Art Show, the Matheson History Museum is set to welcome visitors to a one-day exhibit titled “Art from the Archives” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15. The exhibit will feature oil paintings, photographs and more, with paintings and watercolors by Emmaline Buchholz, Dolores Seidel Morales and Robert Carson. The free exhibition will give visitors a chance to gain a broader understanding of the Matheson’s permanent collection and the museum’s ongoing work to preserve history. The Matheson is located one block east of the Downtown Festival and Art Show on East University Avenue. For more information, visit mathesonmuseum.org.
Spirit of Pride Community Awards Dinner
The 25th annual Spirit of Pride Community Awards Dinner will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 15 at Sweetwater Branch Inn. Award recipients will be honored for their outstanding involvement, support and contribution to the LGBTQ+ community. This year’s honorees will be Cai Husband (People with Pride Outstanding Volunteer), First United Methodist Church Gainesville (Exceptional Community Impact-Organization), Carolina Cordero (Exceptional Community Impact-Individual) and The Lynx Books (Above and Beyond Business Member). The evening includes a social mixer, fundraiser component, dinner and awards ceremony. Mason Manion, Equality Florida’s Northeast Florida Development Leader, will be the keynote speaker. Tickets are $85 (plus processing fee) and may be purchased by Nov. 9 at givebutter.com/svmN0A.
The Droptines
The Droptines are an alternative country band from Concan, Texas. Established in 2019 by frontman/songwriter/musician Conner Arthur, this band takes none of the traditional or convenient routes when crafting songs. See them perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at Heartwood Soundstage, located at 619 S. Main St. Tickets are $23.82 when purchased in advance and $25 the day of the show. For more information, visit heartwoodsoundstage.com.
Jake Shimabukuro
A viral sensation turned global phenomenon, Jake Shimabukuro is an award-winning ukulele master who pushes the boundaries of what’s possible with four strings. Moving effortlessly between genres, Shimabukuro plays a diverse range of music, from rock to blues to flamenco, and has collaborated with musical giants such as Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffett, Mick Fleetwood and others. See why he’s praised as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets are $30 to $50 and $12 for University of Florida students. For more information, visit performingarts.ufl.edu.
John Németh and the Ramblin’ Mutts
The North Central Florida Blues Society is set to bring award-winning blues vocalist John Németh to Gainesville for his first-ever Heartwood Soundstage show at 7 p.m. Nov. 16. He has received five Blues Music Awards, and creates music that is personal as well as universal. The Ramblin’ Mutts perform soulful, original blues and R&B. They will play selections from their album “Pity & Mercy” and also a few reinterpretations of traditional blues classics that honor the legacy of this timeless music form. Heartwood Soundstage is located at 619 S. Main St. Tickets are $24.38 when purchased in advance and $30.01 the day of the show. For more information, visit heartwoodsoundstage.com.
Galilee Chamber Orchestra
The Galilee Chamber Orchestra is the first professional orchestra in Israel composed of Arab and Jewish musicians. Under the leadership of pianist and conductor Saleem Ashkar and accompanied by pianist Bruce Liu, they create a vibrant and fresh sound that brings their unique energy to the stage. See them perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets are $40 to $65 and $12 for University of Florida students. For more information, visit performingarts.ufl.edu.
SHP Pajama Jam
SHP-Gainesville is a local chapter of the national nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Their mission is to ensure that no kid sleeps on the floor in Gainesville. They build and deliver beds for kids who don’t have one. SHP-Gainesville is one of the youngest chapters in the country, and one of the only student-run chapters. Since its founding in Fall 2023, the group has built more than 180 beds and delivered more than 120 to children in need in the Gainesville area. SHP Pajama Jam is the group’s first fundraiser concert. The theme is pajamas/cozy clothes. The goal of the event is to bring everyone together at the end of the Fall semester for a night of music featuring Freudian Slip and Noise Next Door. The event starts at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St. Tickets are $10 online or $15 at the door. For more information, visit heartwoodsoundstage.com.
Ashes and Arrows
Ashes and Arrows is a dynamic country/rock band with roots stretching from the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, to the Alps of Arrowtown, New Zealand. Known for their soaring harmonies, heartfelt lyrics and electrifying stage presence, the band delivers their own unique sound. Drawing inspiration from acts like NEEDTOBREATHE, Judah and The Lion, and The Avett Brothers, Ashes and Arrows creates music that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. See them perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at Heartwood Soundstage, located at 619 S. Main St. Tickets are $23.82 for advanced standing tickets, $28.33 for day-of-show standing tickets, and $18.75 each for a general-admission four-pack. For more information, visit heartwoodsoundstage.com.
The Krickets Album Release Show
The Krickets are a trio from the Gulf Coast whose music is what Paste Magazine calls “a truly stunning, one-of-a-kind sound.” Two-time IMA Song of the Year winner in both Folk and Alt Country categories, the band’s music is genre-bending Americana steeped in their signature folk harmony. Fresh out of the studio with Single Lock’s Record’s “Austin Motlow,” they just completed their third full-length studio album, released in October. Celebrate the album release beginning at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Heartwood Soundstage, located at 619 S. Main St. Tickets are $24.38 in advance and $30.01 the day of the show. For more information, visit heartwoodsoundstage.com.
Sounds of the Season: Traditions
For the first time, the Sounds of the Season will be presented on two nights due to popular demand. The concert will open with the tintinnabulation (tintinnabulum is Latin for “bell”) from Century Tower Carillon that gives way to “Fantasia of Christmas Bells” by the UF Symphony Orchestra, and joined in the finale by the chorus. Special guest conductor Dr. Duncan Wambugu from Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, and UF alum, along with Dr. Tiffany Lu, UF Symphony Orchestra Conductor, will share the podium with Dr. Kesling. The concert will close with a rousing contemporary arrangement of “Gloria (Angels We Have Heard on High).” See the performance at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20-21 at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets are free but limited. For more information, visit performingarts.ufl.edu.
ONGOING
‘French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950’
The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida is presenting a major exhibition, “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950.” The blockbuster exhibition, chosen for display during the Harn’s 35th anniversary, showcases more than 55 paintings, drawings and sculptures from the Brooklyn Museum’s esteemed collection of European art. Ranging widely in scale, subject matter and style, and encompassing the key avant-garde movements that emerged in and around Paris from 1850 to 1950, the works on view were produced by some of the era’s leading artists. The exhibition is on view through Jan. 4, 2026. The works of art in French Moderns span the era between the Revolution of 1848 and the conclusion of World War II — a period marked by significant social, intellectual and political upheaval in France. This era saw the emergence of avant-garde artistic movements, including Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, Fauvism, Cubism and Surrealism, that left a lasting impact on the Western artistic tradition. These key movements are represented in the exhibition through examples by the era’s leading artists, including Pierre Bonnard, Gustave Caillebotte, Paul Cézanne, Marc Chagall, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Gustave Courbet, Edgar Degas, Édouard Manet, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Gabriele Münter, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Auguste Rodin and others. The exhibition is organized into four sections: Landscape, Still Life, Portraits and Figures, and The Nude. Beginning with the landscapes of Corot and the birth of plein-air (outdoor) painting, the exhibition surveys the innovative styles and techniques developed by artists from the Realism of Courbet to the light and atmosphere of Monet and the Impressionists, to the Surrealism of Yves Tanguy. “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950” is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue including thematic essays and interpretive object entries by the exhibition’s co-curators. For more information, visit harn.ufl.edu/frenchmoderns. Admission is free. The Harn Museum is located at Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road.
Horse Feeding
The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime care to elderly horses seized by law enforcement agencies, rescued by the SPCA or humane societies, as well as horses retired from government service such as police patrol or state and federal parks. They allow visitors to tour the property and feed treats — carrots, apple slices and bananas provided by the visitors — from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday. Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses is located at 20307 NW CR 235A in Alachua. For more information, or to support the nonprofit, visit millcreekfarm.org.
Community Nights
Community Nights are free weekly events hosted by South Main Station and Heartwood Soundstage that include a rotating calendar of jams, skillshares, concerts, arts markets, food and drink specials, and other activities each Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. The event has grown in popularity with families, locals, musicians, and college students since its launch in 2024. The event takes place at South Main Station, an arts, food, and entertainment campus adjacent to Depot Park that spans the Southeast corner of Main Street and Depot Road. Community Nights always feature free live music and drink specials at Heartwood Soundstage’s lawn bar, but any given week can also include skillshares on music and videography, kids’ activities, film screenings, and opportunities to sample local food and drink at South Main’s businesses, which include Humble Pie Pizzeria, Grand Scheme Brewery, Bingo Deli, and Afternoon Coffee. The first Wednesday of every month always features an open-air arts market of local makers and an old-time music jam. More information is available at heartwoodsoundstage.com.
COMING SOON
Chomp the Block
Celebrate the Gators during Celebration Pointe’s Chomp the Block! The official block party of the Florida Gators is held every Friday before home football games. The events feature food and drinks from onsite restaurants and food trucks, live music, giveaways and games along with special appearances by University of Florida celebrities. The next event is set for Nov. 21. Celebration Pointe is located just off Interstate 75 and Archer Road. A Chomp the Block party is held each home-game Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. with a kids’ zone with child-friendly games such as a bounce house, face painting and balloon animals. The exclusive block parties are part of a comprehensive, ongoing partnership program with the Florida Gators. For more information, visit celebrationpointe.com.
Holy Trinity Bazaar
Join Holy Trinity for its annual holiday event featuring designer seasonal decorations, attic treasures and gifts, fine arts and pottery, collectibles, jewelry and baked goods. Credit cards are accepted, and all proceeds will go to charity. The Holy Trinity Bazaar will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 22 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 23 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. There is a cost to enter on opening night, Nov. 21, and the $5 donation includes refreshments and music. The following dates are free to enter. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 100 NE First St. For more information, visit holytrinitygnv.org or call 378-9768.
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