This weekend
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The fair takes place on February 20 to March 1 of this year. Full information is available at https://seyfair.com/
‘Dad long legs’
This musical is live on stage at the Ocala Civic Theater until February 23. The show is “based on the 1955 film with Fred Astaire and Leslie Caron, which was inspired by the 1912 popular novel by Jean Webster”, according to the organizers. “The adaptation on stage sparkle with the Spirit and the Romance in a nice setting of the beginning of the century. Charming and intelligent, this delicious musical for two people reveals” the secret of happiness “.” More to ocalacivictheatre.com
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25th Annual Greek Festival
Greek Orthodox Church St. Mark, 9926 SE 36TH AVE., (CR 467), Belleview, will host this event from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on February 21 and 10 p.m. to 6 p.m. February 23. Authentic Greek, authentic food and pastries, Greek beer, wine, soft drinks, Greek entertainment, folk dancers, sellers, children’s activities (February 22 and 23) Admission is a donation of $ 3. Children under 12 have admitted free of charge. Free parking. More https://www.greekfestivalocala.com
The 15th annual annual Charité Salon by Marion County Collector
This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on February 22 at the McPherson Governmental Complex, 503 se 25th Ave., Ocala. “Join the tax collector of Marion, George Albright and spend the day with us,” say the organizers. Food, children’s activities, craft sellers, plant sale and more. The product benefits the interfarity. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064567664731#
Sun 35th anniversary kingdom concerts
These concerts will take place at 2 p.m. on February 22 and February 3 23 at the Marion Technical Institute Auditorium, 1614 is Fort King St., Ocala. Free and open to the public. The musical selections will understand “Finlandia”, “Embraceable You”, “In The Miller Mood” and “Victory At Sea”. More www.kingdomofthessunband.org
Opera in Reilly: Puccini Love and Rires!
This performance will take place at 3 p.m. on February 23 at Reilly Arts Center, 500 Ne Ninth St., Ocala. “The Opera Theater at the University of Florida and the Ocala Symphony Orchestra present two of the greatest works by Giacomo Puccini”, say the organizers. It is “Suor Angelica” and “Gianni Schicchi”, who will be sung in modern English. “The two pieces are operas in one act with superittles and a duration of 2 hours,” say the organizers.
FUTURE
The Perrys
This Gospel music group will occur at 7:28 p.m. February 28 at College Road Baptist Church, 5010 SW College Road, Ocala. Entrance is free, but donations are accepted. Plus at 352-237-5741 or 352-361-3756 or the event tab at www.collegeroad.org
“ And if the eye: fifty years of exploration with Ummarid Eitharong ”
The Appleton Museum of Art presents this major retrospective of the work of Ummarid ‘Tony’ Eitharong from February 28 to August 3 in the Edith-Marie gallery on the first floor. “Thanks to more than 50 works, visitors can live its artistic evolution which has resulted in three distinct workforce,” say the organizers. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. The Appleton is at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. More than 352-291-4455 or Appletonmuseum.org
Ocala Youth Symphony
This symphony, whose members vary from 10 years to adults, will occur at 3 p.m. on March 9 at the Presbyterian church in Countryside, 7768 SW State Road 200, Ocala. The selections include “Swan Lake theme” and “Dance of the Little Swans”. Free; An offer of love will be taken. More at 352-237-4633.
32nd annual rodeo of Southeastern Pro
This annual event will take place at 7:30 p.m. from March 14 to 15 at Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2200 NE Old Jacksonville Road, Ocala. Tickets cost $ 25. Children 5 and under are free. More www.ocalarodeo.com or (352) 421-3199
IN PROGRESS
‘Michael Mallard: Recent works’
This exhibition will be at the Central of Central of Central Florida Gallery February 17-March 17. Tell stories in layers on identification, place and experience. “The community is invited to the reception of closing of the exhibition at 12:30 p.m. on March 12. Admission is free to the gallery, located on the CF Ocala campus at 3001 SW College Road. The opening hours are 10 a.m. at 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday. www.cf.edu/webber or 352-854-2322, ext. 1664.
Coming to Appleton: “To the max: Magnolia Art Xchange’s 10 years Birthday”
This exhibition, celebrating the 10 -year milestone of Magnolia Art Xchange, will be visible until May 18 in the preview gallery on the second floor of the Appleton Museum of Art. “The show includes the artists residents of Max 2025: Rod Acosta, Kendra Brazzel, Joan Elizabeth, Sarah Lajealle, Z Reyes and Tyrek Student”, say the organizers. Magnolia Art Xchange is located in the Historic Union Station of Ocala and is described as “a dynamic center for artists, educators and art lovers”. Appleton is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. More Appletonmuseum.org
‘The healing power of creativity’
This effort of collaboration between the Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) and the Ocala Metro health arts presents the work of 40 artists and “explores the deep connection between art and healing, presenting various creative interpretations of the way in which art Can raise, inspire and restore well-being, “according to the organizers. It is in place this month at the Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 Sw Broadway St., Ocala.
Ocala Art Group famous 75 years old
The group, which promotes and shares the visual arts, was founded in 1950 and was created to “promote and encourage its members and the public an appreciation of art in its various media”, according to the organizers. An exhibition, “Wonder, Whimsy and Wild”, with member work, is up on February 28 at the Chelsea Art Center, 3305 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. More www.ocalaartgroup.org
Kenya children
This exhibition at the Ocala Discovery Center is up until May 10. “This immersive experience provides a window on the daily life of children in Kenya, a country where modern advances mix perfectly with rich traditions,” say the organizers. The center, 701 NE SANCHEZ AVE., OCALA, is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “This exhibition is part of a cultural series developed by the Magic House, the Museum of Children of St. Louis, to initiate Children at various cultures worldwide, “according to the organizers. It is designed for children aged 3 to 12. More at 352-401-3900 or www.mydiscoverycenter.org
“ Framing Tokyo: the architectural photography of Joel Bustamante ”
This collection will take place until June 8 at the balcony gallery of the Appleton Museum of Art for Florida artists. “The exhibition includes 30 black and white and color photographs of the artist born in Venezuelan”, say the organizers. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. The Appleton is at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. More than 352-291-4455 or Appletonmuseum.org
Art in the spaces of the city
This City of Ocala program offers the following:
- “The Colors of My Homeland” by Lorena Greer, now at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center in Reed Place, 1821 NW 21ST AVE.
- “Fantastical photographic Journeys” by Shara Abel, now at the Graft office at the Town Hall, 110 Se Waula Ave.
- “Marvelous Marion” by Rainbow Springs Art, now at Ocala International Airport, 1770 SW 60th Ave., Suite 600
- “COPPER ART by Ricky Weeks” now in the leisure and parks administration building (828 NE eighth avenue) and the eighth avenue Adult Activity Center (830 NE ESUME AVE.)
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