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SUMMARY:First Friday Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:The First Friday Art Walk takes place the first Friday of each month\, October through May from 6 to 9 p.m. First Friday Art Walk is a free event located within Ocala’s historic downtown. Event festivities include over 30 artist displays\, monthly live entertainment\, free family art activities provided by local arts organizations and extended shopping hours. The public is invited to enjoy an evening of art\, live performances\, and downtown shops and restaurants.
URL:https://www.ocalagazette.com/event/first-friday-art-walk-11/
LOCATION:Ocala Downtown Square\, 1 SE Broadway St\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Ocala Cultural Arts":MAILTO:artwalk@ocalafl.org
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SUMMARY:Free First Saturday - Appleton Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Appleton on February 7 for Free First Saturday! Admission to the museum is free from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the permanent collection\, special exhibitions\, and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities in the Artspace. \nWe will be showing two different documentaries in the auditorium\, one at 11 a.m. and one at 2 p.m.\, both in connection with the special exhibition\, “Under the Cover of Knowledge: Betty Ford-Smith’s Pinecone Quilts.” \nAt 11 a.m.\, “Quiltmakers of Gee’s Bend” (NR\, 56m) explores the extraordinary lives\, inspirations and history of these artists\, and also follows them on a poignant and sometimes very comical bus journey to see their quilts exhibited at The Milwaukee Art Museum. \nAt 2 p.m.\, “The Quilting Women of Gee’s Bend”(NR\, 53m) highlights the celebrated quilts made by a community of African American women in rural Alabama. \nFilms are free to attend; no reservations needed. \nFood trucks will be on-site throughout the day.
URL:https://www.ocalagazette.com/event/free-first-saturday-appleton-museum-of-art/
LOCATION:Appleton Museum of Art\, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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SUMMARY:SILVER RIVER KNAP-IN • Stone Tool Making & Prehistoric Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the 15th annual Silver River Prehistoric Arts Festival at the beautiful Silver Springs State Park in Ocala\, Florida. Expert flint knappers (people who make stone tools such as spear points)\, archaeologists\, shell carvers\, potters\, hide tanners\, bow makers\, dugout canoe carvers and other specialists in native skills will gather from across the U.S. to demonstrate their crafts.\nThis unique event includes displays of ancient Native American stone tools from Florida as well as hands-on activities like archery and pottery making. Experts will give talks on the archaeology of Florida. Vendors offer unique crafts and food for sale.\nVisitors can tour the Silver River Museum\, hike or bike the trails of the state park\, or canoe and kayak on the pristine Silver River.\n$10.00 Event admission per person (kids five and under admitted free). Free park entry and parking. Cash or credit accepted. \nAll proceeds support educational programs at the Silver River Museum. \nFor more information\, call (352) 236-5401 or visit our website\nwww.SilverRiverMuseum.com\n1445 NE 58th Avenue\nOcala\, FL 34470
URL:https://www.ocalagazette.com/event/silver-river-knap-in-stone-tool-making-prehistoric-arts-festival/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Silver Springs State Park\, 1425 NE 58th Ave\,\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Silver River Museum":MAILTO:scott.mitchell@marion.k12.fl.us
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SUMMARY:Tuscawilla Sculpture Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the ten\, newly installed sculptures from the 2026-2027 Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition at the Tuscawilla Sculpture Stroll! This is a FREE event open to the public. \nWe encourage the community to come and enjoy guided tours of the sculptures at Tuscawilla Park\, along with live entertainment\, arts and crafts vendors\, games\, food trucks\, and the opportunity to vote for their favorite sculpture to win People’s Choice Award. \nThis free event will host live musical performances by Hot Club SRQ and Safia and the Speak-EZ as well as community performances by Devotion Dance Company and Coeur Ballet Academy. \nAwards for the 2026-2027 Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026\, at the Tuscawilla Art Park stage. \nFor those seeking an elevated way to enjoy the Sculpture Stroll\, we’ll host a VIP experience with exclusive access and special perks to make your stroll truly memorable. The VIP experience will include: \n\nExclusive access to VIP area from 2-5 p.m. at the at the Heart of the Park (516 NE Sanchez Ave.)\nPrivate guided tours of the sculptures\nTapas and cocktails with an open bar\nExclusive meet-and-greet with selected sculptors\nUnique event gifts\n\nVIP experience tickets are now on sale. \n 
URL:https://www.ocalagazette.com/event/tuscawilla-sculpture-stroll/
LOCATION:Tuscawilla Park\, 825 NE Watula Ave.\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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SUMMARY:SILVER RIVER KNAP-IN • Stone Tool Making & Prehistoric Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the 15th annual Silver River Prehistoric Arts Festival at the beautiful Silver Springs State Park in Ocala\, Florida. Expert flint knappers (people who make stone tools such as spear points)\, archaeologists\, shell carvers\, potters\, hide tanners\, bow makers\, dugout canoe carvers and other specialists in native skills will gather from across the U.S. to demonstrate their crafts.\nThis unique event includes displays of ancient Native American stone tools from Florida as well as hands-on activities like archery and pottery making. Experts will give talks on the archaeology of Florida. Vendors offer unique crafts and food for sale.\nVisitors can tour the Silver River Museum\, hike or bike the trails of the state park\, or canoe and kayak on the pristine Silver River.\n$10.00 Event admission per person (kids five and under admitted free). Free park entry and parking. Cash or credit accepted. \nAll proceeds support educational programs at the Silver River Museum. \nFor more information\, call (352) 236-5401 or visit our website\nwww.SilverRiverMuseum.com\n1445 NE 58th Avenue\nOcala\, FL 34470
URL:https://www.ocalagazette.com/event/silver-river-knap-in-stone-tool-making-prehistoric-arts-festival/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Silver Springs State Park\, 1425 NE 58th Ave\,\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Silver River Museum":MAILTO:scott.mitchell@marion.k12.fl.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T190000
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SUMMARY:Dance Alive National Ballet presents Swan Lake
DESCRIPTION:he most beautiful ballet of all time! SWAN LAKE is the story of a Prince whose fiancée has been transformed into a swan by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart.  Featuring Dance Alive National Ballet Principal Dancer\, Carla Amancio\, as the Swan Queen\, the stage is transformed into a world of beauty and artistry.  Family friendly.
URL:https://www.ocalagazette.com/event/dance-alive-national-ballet-presents-swan-lake/
LOCATION:Reilly Arts Center\, 500 NE 9th St.\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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