Housed in the historic Federal Building in downtown Gainesville, the Hippodrome State Theater presents off Broadway shows and films, as well as artwork on the walls. A staple of the downtown culture and Gainesville at large, The Hippodrome is an experience you don't want to miss.

"Whether you're staying with our team at the Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown to visit your favorite University student or to cheer on your alma mater during the big game, make sure and plan to spend a little time off-campus and experience the rest of Gainesville. Our hotel is just steps away from Union Street Station, a collection of apparel boutiques, gift stores and more. Stroll along this charming pedestrian mall and pick up mementos for everyone on your souvenir list. Adjacent to Union Street Station near the Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown is the Hippodrome State Theatre. Known locally as "The Hipp", the stately theater hosts local and regional stage productions and limited-release, foreign and avant-garde films. Feel the tiny breeze of fluttering butterfly wings as you come face to face with the colorful critters at the Butterfly Rainforest, located near the University of Florida campus and just minutes from our hotel in downtown Gainesville: a city that is so much more than Gator Country."

"The Samuel P. Harn Museum opened in 1990, dedicated to promoting the power of the arts to inspire and educate people and enrich their lives. Nearly 7,000 works are represented in the museum's various collections, which include photography and Asian, African, modern and contemporary art. The museum also displays numerous traveling exhibitions throughout the year. As an accredited museum, the Harn has been recognized as a leader in its field by the American Association of Museums. The museum is located on the corner of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road in Gainesville, Florida, and is part of the University of Florida Cultural Plaza."

Billy Puig opened this stellar framing company and art gallery in Gainesville, Florida to have a space to showcase the artists he admires. Though his own artwork remains photography, Puig found himself most intrigued by the expressionistic possibilities of a career in art presentation. He soon found his niche as a custom framer in Gainesville, where, over the next 15 years, he would discover his true calling as an art collector. Open now for almost 30 years, Hector's Framing and its owner Billy Puig are a integral part of the Gainesville art scene.

An all women non-profit organization dedicated to contributing to the Latino/Hispanic culture and art in Gainesville.The Latina Women's league is created as a forum for the discussion of the experiences of Latina women living in the United States. The league is open to all Latina Women who live in the community. The Latina Women's League does not have any political or religious affiliations. However, this group is willing to participate and collaborate with different groups on issues that pertain to the Latino culture.The Latina Women's League will work with different group affiliations or programs within the community on issues affecting the Latino population.

Randy Batista Photography is a commercial studio that has been in business in north central Florida for over 20 years specializing in commercial and corporate photography, product imagery, editorial photography, custom portraiture, and photo journalism. Images produced by Randy Batista Photography have been seen on magazine covers, in advertisements, in museums, in a variety of print media, video and documentary cinema, as well as on the walls of galleries and in private collections.