South Main Station

We love seeing your dogs at the Dogs are welcome outside at any event at South Main Station! We bring our pups all the time! See you and then at the market tomorrow!

These pictures were taken almost 70 years apart! The upper image is from a special edition of The Gainesville Sun in 1954 celebrating Gainesville’s Centennial Anniversary. The Baird Center is already 64 years old in this photo. Most of the information we have about the Baird Center can be found in the Matheson History Museum, a local museum specializing in the histories of Alachua County and Florida. The museum is right by the downtown library if you want to check it out!

South Main Station decided to give this wall a refresh and asked local artist to help us out. Thanks so much for doing a great job!

South Main Station now houses .salon and Akira Wood. Plus several more exciting projects to come!


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A view of the back deck, spanning the length of the entire main building. The deck is still set at train platform height and you can find railroad tracks if you look closely! This is the view walking into South Main Station from Main St.

Tuesday is everyone’s day off, but we’ll back and ready to go on Wednesday!

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Couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather for the first of 2023. Did you know that you can take your adult beverage with you while you shop?! We picked up a glass of Sauvignon Blanc from the bar and picked up our veggies for the week.
and The Lowly Worm and the Fantastic Beverages gave us a great show too!

Patty melt is from
Rose and wild ginger soap is from
Check out for all your composting needs!
Beautiful Dino Kale from and super delicious arugula from

There are too many vendors to cover in one post so stay tuned to see more!

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We are so excited for the first market of the year! Market Day is the best day of South Main Station’s week. Have a glass of wine, grab a beer or kombucha and take a look at the beautiful fresh produce and handmade products from local farms and crafters. Plus you can grab dinner or catch happy hour at or . Start the year off right by supporting small businesses!

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First market of the year is tomorrow! And you know what never goes out of style? Cheese! Catch at the market from 4-7! We will see you there!

We wore through our dancing shoes on Saturday and took time to be with our families and friends on Sunday. But we are right back at it today. We are working on so many exciting projects for 2023 that we can’t wait to share! Stay tuned for updates. And don’t forget about the this and every Thursday 4-7pm!

📸Some of the the lovely people who make up the team of .gnv and

Last night was truly a New Year’s Eve to remember! Just a perfect night! We couldn’t have done it without the hard work of the crews from and .gnv Our lovely neighbors were also out there working hard, and did a killer job. Also a huge thank you to for keeping the dance floor full until the very end! We couldn’t imagine a better way to ring in the new year. 2023 here we come!!

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We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make this a New Year’s Eve to remember! We have received so much support from family and friends offering their time and capable hands. As well as the support and enthusiasm of our fellow local businesses. The staff of and .gnv have done a remarkable job in making this a true celebration. And we can’t say thank you enough to everyone who helped make tonight a reality! We couldn’t imagine better company to begin 2023 with. You are all awesome! So be sure to bring your dancing shoes and let’s kick this year off with a bang!

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We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make this a New Year’s Eve to remember! We have received so much support from family and friends offering their time and capable hands. As well as the support and enthusiasm of our fellow local businesses. The staff of and .gnv have done a remarkable job in making this a true celebration. And we can’t say thank you enough to everyone who helped make tonight a reality! We couldn’t imagine better company to begin 2023 with. You are all awesome! So be sure to bring your dancing shoes and let’s kick this year off with a bang!

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Everything you need to know about joining us for New Years Eve!

Parking

Parking is complimentary if you have a ticket and is first come first serve! If our parking lots are already full you can park in the GRU lot, just a quick walk away. There is also parking on Main Street! We also encourage you to be safe! Take an Uber, Lyft or Taxi if you plan to be partying all night.

As always, parking is free if you are going to one of our awesome restaurants. Just show the parking lot attendant your receipt when you leave.

Depot fireworks

The fireworks are over at around 7! South Main Station is just across the street. If you decide to park at South Main Station to go to the fireworks it will be $20, but you will also receive one General Admission ticket with your parking fee. So, go to the fireworks first, and then head on over! Grab dinner or drinks and get ready to boogie.

Rain or Shine

It might be a mad dash from the parking lot but we have you covered for the rest! We are keeping an eye on the weather and will adjust accordingly! The party is mainly located inside with some covered outdoor spaces.

Tickets

If you didn’t buy your tickets in advance don’t worry! Tickets are available at the door! VIP tickets are $75 and General Admission tickets are $20.

What’s the difference between VIP and General Admission?

VIP tickets get you access to the VIP Lounge and free drinks all night. There will be light snacks in the lounge and you get one pizza per ticket from Humble!

General admission gets you access to the dance party plus a free glass of bubbly!

Kids

Kids get in free! The VIP lounge is a kid-free zone, but other than that you are welcome to bring them to the party.

Music

There will be a live jazz band on the outside stage (All in Your Head) from 7-9PM.

Starting at 9, DJ A-Train (international DJ based out of Miami, and a Gainesville native), will be playing some of the best dance music from the last 50 years! Everything from ABBA to Beyoncé! Check the link to his Spotify playlist for more!

Beverages

We have two seasonal spritzes made specifically for this event, plus beer and wine. And champagne of course!

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✨✨✨ Free NYE Tickets✨✨✨As 2022 draws to a close we are feeling so grateful to the small business that make our town the unique place that is. It’s been another roller coaster year and we are ready to cut loose and have some fun! And we would love for you to join us! We’ve put two free tickets at some of our favorite local hotspots. Go show them some love and snag your spot for the best dance party in town this New Years at South Main Station inside of Heartwood Sound Stage! Don’t you want to dance?!

Check at the register for free tickets at these businesses!

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If you don’t want to risk missing out, you can always snag tickets or learn more about the event from the link in our bio!

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We know the weather is looking frightful on Saturday! But don’t worry! We can dance all night and stay warm and dry! Come dance 2022 away with live jazz in the evening and DJ A-Train until the wee hours! Check the link in our bio for ticket info!

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Aannndd the countdown is on! Only FIVE days until New Year’s Eve and our inaugural dance party. So here’s five reasons why you should get tickets if you haven’t already:

1. You probably have not danced enough in 2022 and can fix that.

2. Might as well do it with your favorite Gainesville people.

3. Go watch the fireworks at Depot Park from 6:30 - 7:00 and then walk back to SMS for dinner or before you boogie.

4. Free parking for the fireworks with your NYE Ticket.

5. Finally a reason to dress up.

See you there! Tickets at the link in our bio.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from everyone at South Main Station! We hope your holiday is warm and bright. We can’t wait to celebrate with you on New Year’s Eve.

Come check off the last gifts on your list at our holiday market tomorrow!

We will have gifts from local artists including ceramics by .ceramics and mini paintings by , a vintage holiday pop up with wine tasting at the Goldmine and .salon, Santa, snow, and hot drinks.

See you there from 4-7 PM.

Join us tonight for the Heartwood Holiday Celebration and Akira Wood’s 45th Anniversary Party from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Meet Hoch Sh*tama. He founded Akira Wood 45 years ago with the objective of creating beauty in the world through fine woodworking, inspired by both the Japanese and European traditions. In 1981, he purchased the former Baird Hardware Warehouse property for his growing woodworking business. Forty-five years later, Akira is known in the architectural woodworking market for its artisan quality and attention to detail. It has created beautiful interiors in cities across the continent with world-renowned architects like Zaha Hadid and Bjarke Ingels.

Starting with Heartwood Soundstage in 2017, Hoch and his family have focused on bringing this commitment of skilled creation and honored history to our own community by reimagining this historic property. South Main Station is the manifestation of a vision to carry the legacy of Akira’s work and its historic space into the next generation.

Come celebrate Akira’s 45th year, Heartwood, our community, and the holidays this Friday at 6:30 PM with a free concert on the Heartwood lawn. Music by the Front Porch Backsteppers, Uncle Mosie, and the Shambles.

*Recipes below*

Meet our NYE Signature Cocktails! Drink yours on us all night long with a VIP Ticket. Starting today, get $25 off at the link in bio when you buy 2 VIP tickets. And in case you can’t wait, we’re giving you the recipes so you can get in the spirit and get ready to boogie with .

First up, the South Main Spritz: ½ oz Aperol, 3 oz bubbly, 2 oz tart cherry juice, a splash of fresh squeezed orange, and orange garnish.

Next up, the Station Standard: 3 oz Lillet Blanc, ½ oz fresh lemon juice, soda, a splash of bubbly, and rosemary garnish.

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🎟️ Presale for VIP tickets to our NYE Dance Party with end tomorrow, 12/10.

🥳 One of the VIP perks? A complimentary pizza.

✨ Snag VIP tickets and enjoy your 🍕for dinner with live jazz starting at 7:00 pm, or get it late night after you've had some signature drinks and worked it out on the dance floor.

🍾 Not a bad way to kick off 2023.

We’re sharing the seasonal spirit across the compound this month! Visit South Main Station for our GNV Holiday Markets every Thursday this month, our tree lighting at the December 8 market, and our NYE Party with DJ A-TRAIN. Get presale NYE tickets until Dec 10th at the link in bio.

With our new website up and running, you can check out where to park, when to come by, and who we are. Visit us at www.southmainstationgnv.com

Looking back at performing at Petty Fest (photo by ).

Coming up, join us for live music this weekend at Heartwood Soundstage with performances by Rohna, Driveaway, The Forum, and Bambii Lamb Friday December 2 from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM and Pierce Pettis Saturday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Get your tickets at the Heartwood website today.

This collection of felted animals was made by fiber artisans from Mayan Hands, a cooperative of over 200 women from Guatemala. Laurie Wilkins of will feature these and more sustainably sourced goods at our upcoming GNV Holiday Markets starting this Thursday, December 1 and following every Thursday in December.

The calm before the storm: We are getting ready for our first Holiday Market this upcoming Thursday. Bring family and friends to celebrate with cider, artisanal crafts, Santa, and live music. See you there!

Humble is open today! South Main Station will be closed this Thursday for Thanksgiving and will reopen Friday. Happy Holidays!

Come boogie with us!! Ring in the New Year with friends old and new at South Main Station’s inaugural dance party with .

Good food, drink, and dance classics from every decade. Tag your favorite party people and grab your tickets at Heartwood's website here https://heartwoodsoundstage.com/event/a-gainesville-homecoming/.

Get VIP tickets now through December 1 for $50.

Brighten your day this winter season with fresh flowers at the GNV Market from ! Keep an eye out for more cheerful products and festivities at our seasonal markets coming up every Thursday in December.

Phone always eats first at Bingo Deli

Pictured: Betty Alsobrook, the daughter of C. Addison Pound, celebrating her birthday with friends . C. Addison Pound was president of the Baird Hardware Company beginning in 1930. He was hired as a teenager in 1908 by the founder, Eberle Baird, and made $5/week as a salesman before eventually working his way to the top of the company. Before Akira Wood purchased our property, Baird Hardware was a crucial part of Gainesville’s commercial prosperity, and Addison Pound contributed greatly to the development of the city. His legacy lives on in our commitment to honoring history and building community. We are thrilled to have helped celebrate Betty’s birthday where her father once built his legacy.

With the holiday season upon us, the GNV Market is looking for local artists and vendors to participate with festive products and wares! We are looking for additional gifts and seasonal crafts during our holiday markets every Thursday in December, with the potential to become a permanent vendor at the GNV Market. Spaces are filling up fast, so visit the GNV Market website at www.gnvmarket.com/ and fill out the new vendor application!

We have lots of live music in store for you this week at Heartwood Soundstage! Check out the Events Calendar on our website (link in bio) for more information and links to purchase tickets. Here’s the line up:
Wednesday, 11/16 - Electric Kif with Dionysus from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Thursday, 11/17 - Official Tom Petty Live at the Fillmore Listening Party from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Friday, 11/18 - The Wirebirds with Special Guests the Front Porch Backsteppers from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Saturday, 11/19 - Monk at Night Presents: Don David and the Imposters and the Random Kats from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Honoring the past, looking ahead.
Educating ourselves on the history of our space has been an important part of South Main Station’s redevelopment. Here, Director of Development, Mariko Sh*tama, reviews uncatalogued Matheson Museum archives. She found the original 1908 Baird property deed as well as old photos and maps showing that Baird utilized the Gainesville Depot for their hardware and plumbing warehouses in the early 1900s. More old photos and historical tidbits to come.

Come celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead at with a two day music festival featuring six legendary bands! Get your tickets at heartwoodsoundstage.com
Friday: Spirit of the Dead 6 PM-7:30 PM
One Good Ring 7:45 PM-9:45 PM
Saturday: Nightfall of Diamond 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Funkin’ Grateful 4:20 PM–5:50 PM
Unlimited Devotion 6:10 PM–8:10 PM
Uncle John’s Band 8:30 PM– 11 PM

Save Your Sticker! Bring your voting sticker to or this Wednesday for a free draft or glass of select wine and join us in raising a glass to American Democracy. Take a picture raising your glass and tag us .gnv!

We’re getting better with age! As Akira Wood continues in its 45th year, we’re working hard to expand South Main Station into a beautiful and inclusive gathering place for our community. Check out our new website at www.southmainstationgnv.com to see how it started and where we’re going.

Pictured above, Akira Wood circa 1979.

Thanks to Shine and The Shakers for a celestial performance at Heartwood Soundstage. Tonight: Joe Crookston performing live from 7PM to 9PM and live music from Kyle Keller at Bingo Deli at 6 PM

Looking for your weekend spot? Check out South Main Station. Wine and Dine at Bingo Deli and Humble Wood Fire, listen to live music at Heartwood Soundstage, or change your look at Boosties Salon. Don’t miss out on a real good time with real Gainesville people

It’s almost Market Day! Shop local with our vendors and enjoy live music by Ramos Pinta at from 4Pm to 7PM tomorrow.