Events – March 19-25, 2020
COMMUNITY
Now-3/28
The Villages Polo
The Villages Polo Club, 703 N Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages
3pm Fridays, 1pm Sundays
Watch competitive matches from the club’s elevated two-level stadium with optional tailgating. Visit thevillagespoloclub.com for tickets and more information.
Now-4/3
Photos with Bunny
Paddock Mall, 3100 SW College Road
Times vary
A new set features safe and socially distanced opportunities for photos of little ones with the Easter bunny. Visit paddockmall.com for the schedule and more information.
Now-4/3
Chain Reaction Charlie
Discovery Center, 701 NE Sanchez Ave.
Saturday 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Friday 10am-12:30 and 2:30-4:30pm
This new exhibit allows kids of all ages to get hands-on in Charlie’s garden, treehouse and workshop to make incredible new inventions. Visit mydiscoverycenter.org for more information.
3/19-21
WEC Winter Spectacular #11
World Equestrian Center, 1390 NW 80th Ave.
8am
Spectators are welcome at hunter/jumper events. Parking is free, restaurants are open and leashed dogs are permitted. Visit wec.net for more information.
3/19
Marion Oaks Farmers Market
Marion Oaks Community Center, 294 Marion Oaks Lane
9am-12pm
Fresh vegetables, artisan food products and handmade crafts.
3/19
Marion County Friday Market
McPherson Government Complex, 601 SE 25th Ave.
9am-2pm
Shop locally fresh fruits and veggies, cinnamon buns, jerky, freeze dried treats, olive oils and seafood.
3/19
Parade of Senior Services
College of Central Florida Ewers Century Center, 3003 SW College Road
10am-2pm
Agencies that provide social, health and education services to local senior citizens will gather for a free information fair for adults aged 50 and over. For more information, call the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department at (352) 368-5517.
3/19
FPRA Meeting
Virtual
11:45am-1pm
The Ocala Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will host featured speaker Lisa O’Keefe presenting “How MTV and Nickelodeon Networks connect brands to millennials, Gen Y and Gen Z.” Visit fpraocala.org for registration and more information.
3/19
Programs in the Parks: Owls and Bats
Heritage Nature Conservancy, 2005 NE Third St.
6-8pm
Participants of all ages are invited to meet up with an Ocala park ranger to call owls and watch bats leave the bat house at this free program. Visit ocalafl.org/recpark for more information.
3/19-20
Southeastern Pro Rodeo
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road
7:30pm
Nonstop excitement including roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and the most dangerous eight seconds in sports—bull riding. Visit ocalarodeo.com for tickets and more information.
3/20
Hide & Peep Egg Hunt
Paddock Mall, 3100 SW College Road
9-11am
Children 12 and under can hunt eggs and take a photo with the Easter bunny. Pre-registration is required. Visit paddockmall.com for more information.
3/20
Ocala Downtown Market
310 SE Third St.
9am-2pm
A variety of vendors offer local fruits and vegetables, meats and seafood, fresh pasta, honey, arts and crafts, rain or shine. Visit ocaladowntownmarket.com for more information.
3/20
Brownwood Farmers Market
2726 Brownwood Blvd., Wildwood
9am-1pm
More than 70 vendors offer fresh produce and crafts. Visit thevillagesentertainment.com for more information.
3/20
NamaSitStay Dog Yoga & Pup Pilates
Tuscawilla Park, 829 NE Sanchez Ave.
10-11am
Bring your furry friend and yoga mat and do gentle stretches with the K9 Fit Club. Visit fb.com/ocalarecpark for more information.
3/20
Rock Your Socks
Tuscawilla Park, 829 NE Sanchez Ave.
1-5pm
Champions for Champions and Ocala Recreation and Parks invite families to put on their craziest socks and celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with free food, fun and games. Visit fb.com/champsability for more information.
3/24
1 Million Cups Ocala
Power Plant Business Incubator, 405 SE Osceola Ave.
9:30-10:30am
Two local startups present their business idea to an audience of community entrepreneurs. Email ryan@ocalacep.com for more information.
3/24
Ocala Health Inpatient Rehab Groundbreaking
West Marion Community Hospital, 4600 SW 46th Court and virtual
11am
Ocala Health will break ground on the addition of 36 inpatient rehab beds at West Marion Community Hospital. Attend in person or online at fb.com/ocalahealth.
3/24
Wednesday Midday Market
Ocala Downtown Market, 310 SE Third St.
1-6pm
Shop a selection of produce, meat, natural and handmade products and food trucks. ocaladowntownmarket.com
3/25
Farmers Market
Circle Square Commons, 8405 SW 80th St.
9am-1pm
Locally grown seasonal produce, baked goods, plants and more. Visit circlesquarecommons.com/farmersmarket for more information.
3/25
Creating an Actionable Marketing/Social Media Plan
Virtual
1-2:30pm
This workshop is part of the 2021 Nonprofit Academic Series, a program of the Community Foundation Ocala/Marion County in partnership with the Rollins College Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership. CTS Agency staff will present a roadmap for a social media marketing plan. Visit ocalafoundation.org for registration and more information.
3/25
Shake, Rattle & Roll
Ocala Drive-In, 4850 S. Pine Ave.
5:30pm
Ignite for Ocala is hosting this showing of “Grease” including a costume contest and autographed poster raffle to benefit the Marion County Children’s Alliance, Boys & Girls Clubs of Marion County and Wear Gloves. Visit uwmc.org/ignite for tickets and more information.
3/25
Besties & Bunny Pet Photos
Paddock Mall, 3100 SW College Road
6-8pm
Bring your best furry friends to take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Visit paddockmall.com for more information.
ARTS
Now-3/21
Talley’s Folly
Ocala Civic Theatre, 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 2pm
Set on a Missouri farm in 1944, this Pulitzer prize-winning play shares the poignant story of an unlikely couple finding common ground. Visit ocalacivictheatre.com for tickets.
Now-3/22
ARC in the Arts
Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave.
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
An exhibit of art created by participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the adult day training program at ARC Marion Inc. Each piece of a unique reflection of the individual and is for sale to benefit the organization. Visit mcarc.com for more information.
Now-3/25
It’s Color Pencil
CF Webber Gallery, 3001 SW College Road
10am-4pm
This exhibition, in partnership with the Color Pencil Society of America, features fine artwork of all styles and subjects completed in colored pencil and will be judged by Appleton Museum of Art curator Patricia Tomlinson. Open Monday through Thursday. Visit cf.edu for more information.
Now-3/27
Monochromatic March
Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St.
Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm
An exhibition featuring single-color works by Marion Cultural Alliance artist members in all mediums, sizes and styles. Visit mcaocala.org for more information.
Now-3/27
Horse Fever 20/20
Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St.
11am-2pm
Meet the new herd of hand-painted statues on exhibit Monday-Saturday. Visit mcaocala.org/hf-2020 for more information.
Now-3/28
Memories & Inspiration
Appleton Museum of Art
10am-5pm Thursday-Saturday, 12-5pm Sunday
The Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American art exhibition celebrates the passion of a couple who amassed a collection of more than 300 works over 35 years. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.
Now-4/25
The Art of Adventure
Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm
An exhibition of 1970s serigraphs by Clayton Pond highlighting artworks from Pond’s “Leisure-time Obsessions Series.” Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.
Now-6/27
Luminous Worlds
Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm
An exhibition featuring the large abstract canvases of Kristin Herzog, a Naples, Florida-based artist and former civil engineering draftsman. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.
3/20
Rainbow Springs Art Festival
Dunnellon Historic Village, W. Pennsylvania Avenue and Cedar Street
10am-5pm
The sixth annual festival featuring arts and crafts includes a raffle to benefit the art scholarship fund. Visit rainbowspringsart.com for more information
3/20
Ocala Symphony Percussion Ensemble
Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St. and virtual
3pm
The concert will feature a wide variety of instruments including the marimba, timpani, vibraphone and xylophone. Visit reillyartscenter.com for in-person and online tickets and more information.
3/23
Teaching Tuesday: Splat Monster
virtual
10-10:30am
The Appleton Museum presents a live streaming art project that the whole family can make at home with basic art and craft supplies. Online at fb.com/appletonmuseum.
3/24
State of the Arts in Marion County
Master the Possibilities, 8415 SW 80th St.
3-5pm
Marion Cultural Alliance Executive Director Jaye Baillie will moderate a panel of arts leaders to discuss emerging trends in the local arts scene. Visit masterthepossibilities.org for registration and more information.
3/25
Artist’s Outlook: Christopher Still
Virtual
7pm
The Appleton Museum of Art hosts painter Christopher Still, known for his depictions of Florida’s wildlife, people and landscapes, for a free online conversation. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.
GOVERNMENT
3/22
City of Belleview Site Plan Committee
City Hall, 5343 SE Abshier Blvd., Belleview
9am
Call (352) 245-7021 for more information.
3/22
Marion County Development Review Committee
Office of the County Engineer, 412 SE 25th Ave.
9am
The DRC votes on waiver requests, drainage/site plans, subdivision master plans, preliminary plats, improvement plans and final plats. Call (352) 671-8686 for more information.
3/22
Dunnellon City Council Special Meeting
City Hall, 20750 River Drive, Dunnellon
4pm
Call (352) 465-8500 for more information.
3/22
Ocala Housing Authority Board
Virtual
6pm
Visit ocalahousing.org to participate online. Call (352) 369-2636 for more information.
3/23
Marion County Hospital District Committees
Hospital District Office, 2547 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Noon
Call (352) 622-3662 for more information about the audit, finance, investment, operations and strategic initiatives committee meetings.
3/23
Marion County School Board
School Board Meeting room, 512 SE Third St.
5:30pm
Call (352) 671-7700 for more information.
3/23
City of Belleview Code Enforcement Board
City Hall, 5343 SE Abshier Blvd., Belleview
5:30pm
Call (352) 245-7021 for more information.
3/25
North Magnolia CRA Advisory Committee
Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave.
8:30am
Call (352) 629-8287 for more information.
3/25
Marion County Development Review Committee Staff Meeting
Office of the County Engineer, 412 SE 25th Ave.
8:30am
Applicants may discuss proposed or current projects with county review staff prior to meeting formally with the Development Review Committee. Call (352) 671-8686 for more information.
3/25
Marion County Tourist Development Council
Ocala/Marion County Visitors & Convention Bureau, 109 W. Silver Springs Blvd.
10am
Call (352) 438-2800 for more information.
3/25
City of Belleview Youth Commission
City Hall, 5343 SE Abshier Blvd., Belleview
4:30pm
Call (352) 245-7021 for more information.
ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR
3/19
Jeff Jarrett
World Equestrian Cener | 5:00pm
3/19
John Johnson
Eaton’s Beach | 5:00pm
3/19
Becky Sinn
Locos Grill & Pub | 6:00pm
3/19
Heather Lynne
Horse & Hounds | 7:00pm
3/19
The Big Bad with SidePiece
Charlie Horse | 7:00pm
3/19
Rising Young Stars Night
Orange Blossom Opry | 7:00pm
3/20
Nicholas Mark
World Equestrian Center | 2:00pm
3/20
The Big Bad
Infinite Ale Works | 2:00pm
3/20
T. Graham Brown
Orange Blossom Opry | 2:30 & 7:00pm
3/20
Grass Campers
Gator Joe’s | 3:00 pm
3/20
Chris McNeil
Shuckin’ Shack | 6:00 pm
3/20
Completely Unchained Van Halen Tribute
Circle Square Cultural Center | 7:00 pm
3/20
John Johnson
Horse & Hounds | 7:00 pm
3/20
Jeff Jarrett
The Lodge | 9:00 pm
3/21
John Johnson
Gator Joe’s | 2:00 pm
3/25
Grass Campers
Bank Street Patio Bar | 6:00 pm
3/25
Jeff Jarrett
Charlie Horse | 6:00 pm
3/25
Orange Blossom Showcase
Orange Blossom Opry | 7:00 pm
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