Florida’s oldest elevator gets new lease on lift in downtown Gainesville
Aug 22, 2025
Elevator included in old post office when constructed in 1911.
Tags: Hippodrome Theatre
Florida’s oldest elevator gets new lease on lift in downtown Gainesville
Elevator included in old post office when constructed in 1911.
5th Annual New Works Festival to present ‘Bionic’ play
Feb 25, 2025
Production to be held at Hippodrome Theatre.
Ingle joins Gainesville City Commission along with incumbents
Jan 6, 2025
Commissioners highlight future priorities.
Hippodrome releases January schedule of films, special events
Jan 1, 2025
Films include independent, documentary, classic and international selections.
Flying Pig Parade to return on Dec. 28
Nov 12, 2024
More than 60 groups expected to participate in Gainesville event.
From hotel to museum to offices: Gainesville’s Seagle Building starts next transition
Oct 31, 2024
Trimark Properties has gutted two floors for office space.
Gainesville parking revamp begins with more paid spaces
Aug 2, 2024
August declared an introductory period.
Gainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall
Aug 1, 2024
City also amends public nuisance ordinances.
Federal grant puts Gainesville transportation upgrades in gear
Jul 12, 2024
Florida Theater renovations, new bond ratings encourage Mayor Harvey Ward.
Hippodrome cuts performances after DeSantis cuts funding
Jul 8, 2024
Funding woes put 2024-2025 show schedule in doubt.
COVID spells trouble for Hippodrome Theatre
Jul 4, 2024
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee sits out a few rounds.
Gainesville approves five emergency response projects
Apr 26, 2024
Facility needs outpacing funding, city staff said.
Afro Roots Festival returns to Gainesville
Apr 4, 2024
Event will have workshops, concerts and a dance party.
Derrick: Mainstreet membership program exceeds expectations
Mar 8, 2024
Two member events scheduled this month.
Hippodrome to perform “Next to Normal” play
Jan 23, 2024
Show slated to start on Wednesday and run through Feb. 25.
The Hippodrome to host historic building panel and discussion
Jan 9, 2024
Panel will discuss preservation of Gainesville's historic buildings.
Hippodrome Theatre to host annual New Works Festival
Oct 10, 2023
Featuring two plays: “the Art of Floating” and “Slaymaker”
Collier donates $92K to Hippodrome Theater in 2023
Oct 6, 2023
Collier Companies has donated over $204K in matching funds to Gainesville theater.
Hippodrome Theatre to host “Hippvanna” dance event
Oct 4, 2023
Salsa and bachata dancing part of Latin Heritage Month.
Hippodrome kicks off backstage tours
Aug 10, 2023
Sip and Stroll offers behind-the-scenes tours of the historic building.