Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley

Schedule

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Squitieri Studio Theatre | Gainesville, FL

Advertisement
On February 18, 1965, the Cambridge Union in England was the stage for a historic debate between James Baldwin, a leading literary voice of the civil rights movement, and William F. Buckley Jr., America’s most influential conservative intellectual. The topic: “Is the American Dream at the expense of the American Negro?” This reenactment offers a word-for-word portrayal of their exchange, shedding light on a pivotal moment of American discord. It presents their perspectives exactly as they stood, for us to reflect upon 60 years later.
Sponsored by: The Anthony Holland Hitchcock Family | C. Soldevila Pico
Get tickets → performingarts.ufl.edu/tickets
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Squitieri Studio Theatre, 3201 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611-2062, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

University of Florida Performing Arts

Host or Publisher University of Florida Performing Arts

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Gainesville

Fun 4 Gator Kids Glow in the Dark Fun Night
Fri, 07 Nov at 05:30 pm Fun 4 Gator Kids Glow in the Dark Fun Night

Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park

KIDS
Florida Gators Volleyball vs. University of Texas Womens Volleyball
Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm Florida Gators Volleyball vs. University of Texas Womens Volleyball

Stephen C. O'Connell Center

SPORTS
Killer B's @ Crafty Bastards (Gainesville, FL)
Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm Killer B's @ Crafty Bastards (Gainesville, FL)

4860 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606, United States

Hannah Stokes Band at Baby J's Bar
Fri, 07 Nov at 08:00 pm Hannah Stokes Band at Baby J's Bar

7 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5313, United States

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Parking Texas Longhorns at Florida Gators Womens Volleyball
Sat, 08 Nov Parking Texas Longhorns at Florida Gators Womens Volleyball

Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center

SPORTS
Saturday Campus Tour
Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 am Saturday Campus Tour

1700 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32607

2025 Gainesville Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Sat, 08 Nov at 09:00 am 2025 Gainesville Out of the Darkness Community Walk

Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park

Wednesday COMEDY Show: touring features\/comedy open mic\/comedy specials
Thu, 14 Dec at 07:00 pm Wednesday COMEDY Show: touring features/comedy open mic/comedy specials

Flaco's Cuban Bakery

COMEDY OPEN-MIC
LIVE MUSIC: GONZO GATOR BAND
Fri, 05 Sep at 09:00 pm LIVE MUSIC: GONZO GATOR BAND

Mother's Pub & Grill North Gainesville

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Di\u00e1logo entre Antonio Sajid y Nemir Matos Cintr\u00f3n
Sat, 06 Sep at 06:00 pm Diálogo entre Antonio Sajid y Nemir Matos Cintrón

The Lynx Books

ART FESTIVALS
The Savants with Jen in the Right Light
Sat, 06 Sep at 08:00 pm The Savants with Jen in the Right Light

619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Perspectives in the Parks: Reclaiming Sacred Ground
Sun, 07 Sep at 01:00 pm Perspectives in the Parks: Reclaiming Sacred Ground

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park

ART
13th Annual ARTSPEAKS: Bringing Poetry & People Together
Sun, 07 Sep at 04:00 pm 13th Annual ARTSPEAKS: Bringing Poetry & People Together

The Historic Thomas Center

ART LITERARY-ART
Open Auditions: The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon
Sun, 07 Sep at 07:00 pm Open Auditions: The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon

3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32607

ENTERTAINMENT HOLIDAY
Flow Arts - Hula Hooping class + Nachos!
Mon, 08 Sep at 07:00 pm Flow Arts - Hula Hooping class + Nachos!

Kairos Events and Catering

WORKSHOPS FESTIVALS
Free Flow Arts Jam Fest
Mon, 08 Sep at 09:00 pm Free Flow Arts Jam Fest

Kairos Events and Catering

FESTIVALS ART
21st Gainesville Latino Film Festival kickoff : "The Border" \/ La Frontera"
Thu, 11 Sep at 05:30 pm 21st Gainesville Latino Film Festival kickoff : "The Border" / La Frontera"

3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611-2062, United States

ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVALS
Will Moseley
Thu, 11 Sep at 08:00 pm Will Moseley

619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Sustainability Summit
Fri, 12 Sep at 08:00 am Sustainability Summit

UF Reitz Union - Rion Ballroom

ART BUSINESS

What's Happening Next in Gainesville?

Discover Gainesville Events