Students who come to UF often have two things on their minds: partying and football. Although these are important parts of college life, they are not things that are part of a well rounded education. Obviously, a good education consists of a diverse academic curriculum. But this is still only a small component. Gainesville, Florida is rich in cultural activities which provide a lot of great learning opportunities outside the classroom. Read on to find out more.
1. The Phillips Center for the Performing Arts- offers a nice variety of different types of shows Latin American music, orchestras and dance shows. Students can get involved by checking them out on Face book or Twitter. There is also the opportunity for internships and a $40 yearly membership fee that includes an inside look at the theater and upcoming events.
2. The Hippodrome Theatre- features both on and off Broadway plays. They also have foreign films and opportunities for students to get involved. There are summer internships and acting workshops for teens.
3. Free Fridays Concert Series- every year from May-October there is a free concert series in the Bo Diddley Community Plaza. This takes place every Friday night. So grab a chair and prepare to hear some great music.
4. 10th Annual Regional Juried Exhibition- The Thomas Center is the location for this particular exhibit. It runs through September 17 and features 43 works of art presented in different media.
5. Florida Museum of Natural History- this offers lots of opportunities for learning and growth. They have a CSI insect’s exhibit and an upcoming one about butterflies. You can visit their website at http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/ to find out more about the exhibits and membership.
More information on these places can be found at the following web sites:
http://www.cityofgainesville.org
http://performingarts.ufl.edu/
http://www.thehipp.org/
Now that you have a taste of some of the cultural and other events available outside of UF, your homework assignment will be check one out and come back with feedback. Until next time, have fun exploring culture
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