Event Series “Caught Up in History and Captured on Film” by Randy Batista

“Caught Up in History and Captured on Film” by Randy Batista

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

Batista’s work focuses on Florida and Cuba, two places that had profound impact on the artist. This exhibit features club members of The Spanish Center of Tampa and their daily lives. Check out appletonmuseum.org for more info.

Event Series “Skylines to Hemlines: Art Deco Design”

“Skylines to Hemlines: Art Deco Design”

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

This new exhibit from the museum’s permanent collections brings together an overview of 20th Century art, design, fashion, jewelry and more, focused on the unique movement of Art Deco. The collections include antique clothing, designed items, sculpture, posters, photographs and other artwork. For more information, see appletonmuseum.org.

Event Series Coffee, Cake & Community

Coffee, Cake & Community

NOMA Gallery 939 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, Florida

These weekly no-pressure coffee (and cake) klatches bring together gallery guests, artists, patrons, creative types and more. All are welcome. See nomaocala.com/events for more information.

Event Series “Skylines to Hemlines: Art Deco Design”

“Skylines to Hemlines: Art Deco Design”

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

This new exhibit from the museum’s permanent collections brings together an overview of 20th Century art, design, fashion, jewelry and more, focused on the unique movement of Art Deco. The collections include antique clothing, designed items, sculpture, posters, photographs and other artwork. For more information, see appletonmuseum.org.

Event Series Coffee, Cake & Community

Coffee, Cake & Community

NOMA Gallery 939 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, Florida

These weekly no-pressure coffee (and cake) klatches bring together gallery guests, artists, patrons, creative types and more. All are welcome. See nomaocala.com/events for more information.

Call to Artists: Student and Emerging Artist Competition

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The city of Ocala hosts its annual competition, which has three divisions: high school students, artists with one to three years active experience and those with four to six years. Entries must have been completed in the past two years. The deadline is March 17. Entries can be submitted online at ocalafl.gov/StudentAndEmergingArtistExhibit, via email to […]

Deadline: Florida Springsfest Photography Contest

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From Jan. 8-Feb. 5, photos taken of Silver Springs State Park using any camera or mobile device can be submitted to this contest. The contest is open to all ages and each participant may submit one photo per category: Color; Flora and Fauna; and People. Entries must be unpublished and submitted via email to appletoneducation@cf.edu

Event Series “Skylines to Hemlines: Art Deco Design”

“Skylines to Hemlines: Art Deco Design”

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

This new exhibit from the museum’s permanent collections brings together an overview of 20th Century art, design, fashion, jewelry and more, focused on the unique movement of Art Deco. The collections include antique clothing, designed items, sculpture, posters, photographs and other artwork. For more information, see appletonmuseum.org.

Event Series Coffee, Cake & Community

Coffee, Cake & Community

NOMA Gallery 939 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, Florida

These weekly no-pressure coffee (and cake) klatches bring together gallery guests, artists, patrons, creative types and more. All are welcome. See nomaocala.com/events for more information.

“A Cracker at the Ritz”

Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FL, United States

The two-act social satire skewers Florida living when Earlene, a true Florida cracker, rants, raves and sings about living in this crazy state. Tickets are $35. See reillyartscenter.com for more information.

The Amazzing Steel Drums

Countryside Presbyterian Church of Ocala 7768 SW Hwy 200, Ocala, FL, United States

A free concert celebrates the new year with the “happiest music on earth.” Love offerings accepted. For more information, call (352) 237-4633.

33rd Annual Young Artist Competition: Honors Recital

Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FL, United States

The junior division features students who haven’t completed high school; the senior division has artists who have. Instrumental and voice artists will perform, and finalists each receive a $200 cash award. Two winners will go on and perform in March with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are $10 from reillyartscenter.com

The Spitfire Grill: From Screen to Stage

Ocala's Marion Theatre 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL, United States

Thirsty Cobbler, Ivy on the Square, ending at Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave., Ocala - A VIP reception with a special cocktail, an hors d’oeuvres buffet and then a screening of the award-winning movie “The Spitfire Grill” takes place to honor the Ocala Civic Theatre’s upcoming live stage performances. The play’s cast will be attending […]

“A Cracker at the Ritz”

Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FL, United States

The two-act social satire skewers Florida living when Earlene, a true Florida cracker, rants, raves and sings about living in this crazy state. Tickets are $35. See reillyartscenter.com for more information.

Deadline to apply for Levitt Amp mural art

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The City of Ocala, in partnership with Marion Cultural Alliance, the Ocala Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission and Ocala Juneteenth Celebration Commission, invite local visual artists to apply to paint double-sided metal street panels (eight-feet tall by four-feet wide) live during the 2024 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series. It’s open to artists currently […]

Jim Stafford

Orange Blossom Opry 16439 SE 138th Ter., Weirsdale, Florida

Missouri-born entertainer singer/songwriter Jim Stafford returns with songs that feel a bit Florida-esque, with titles like “Spiders and Snakes” and “Swamp Witch.” The evening is also sure to include “My Girl Bill” and “Wildwood Weed.” Tickets are $27-$42. Check out obopry.com for more information.

Sunset Songs Series

Downtown Ocala Square 1 SE Broadway St, Ocala, FL, United States

The Ocala Recreation and Parks Department is hosting this live music series, this month featuring The Lee Boys, an African American sacred steel ensemble. The series will take place monthly on a Wednesday night and will be free to attend. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Visit ocalafl.gov/sunsetsongsseries for band listings and more information.

Heart & Music

The Brick City Center for the Arts 23 SW Broadway Street, Ocala, FL, United States

Thursday/Friday at 7:30pm; Saturday/Sunday at 2pm - The Ocala Civic Theatre presents a pre-Valentine’s celebration of love in this musical “with a saucy wink.” Songs include “Defying Gravity” from ‘Wicked,” “Agony” from “Into the Woods” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love” from “All Shook Up.” Reservations are strongly encouraged as seating is extremely limited. Tickets are […]

“The Spitfire Grill”

Ocala Civic Theatre 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

This musical will be on stage Feb. 8-25 with 15 performances at various times. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for ages 18 and younger. Visit ocalacivictheatre.com for more information.

10 Things You’ve Always Wanted — But Felt To Intimidated — To Read

The Brick City Center for the Arts 23 SW Broadway Street, Ocala, FL, United States

Marion Cultural Alliance and Marion County Literacy Council have partnered together to return the popular series “10 Things You’ve Always Wanted – But Felt Too Intimidated -- to Read.” March 4th at 5:30 PM Ulysses March 5th at 9:30 AM Tender Buttons March 6th at 12 PM Dante's Inferno March 7th at 6:00 PM The […]

“Road Trip” Book Signing

Gabriel’s Christian Book & Supply 3506 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Ocala, FL, United States

Local authors Marian Rizzo and Mario Villella will be signing copies of their novel, “Road Trip,” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Gabriel’s Christian Book & Supply, in the 40 East Shopping Center at 3506 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Inspired by a true story, this zany but heartwarming “spring break” novel […]

Event Series Dig into Clay: Wheel Throwing

Dig into Clay: Wheel Throwing

This six-week session offer potters of all skill levels a chance to practice and develop new skills and techniques in wheel throwing through fun and functional ceramic projects such as serving sets, vases, or your own creative expressions. $210 for Appleton members; $245 for nonmembers. Fee includes 25 pounds of clay, glazes, and firing.

Event Series Dig into Clay: Wheel Throwing

Dig into Clay: Wheel Throwing

This six-week session offer potters of all skill levels a chance to practice and develop new skills and techniques in wheel throwing through fun and functional ceramic projects such as serving sets, vases, or your own creative expressions. $210 for Appleton members; $245 for nonmembers. Fee includes 25 pounds of clay, glazes, and firing.

Dig into Clay: Wheel Throwing

This six-week session offer potters of all skill levels a chance to practice and develop new skills and techniques in wheel throwing through fun and functional ceramic projects such as serving sets, vases, or your own creative expressions. $210 for Appleton members; $245 for nonmembers. Fee includes 25 pounds of clay, glazes, and firing.

CF Ira Holmes International Film Series: “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom”

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States +1 more

This film is a production from Bhutan that was nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022. It tells the story of a teacher in Bhutan who dreams of becoming a singer and moving to Australia. Screenings at CF are free and open to the public. Screenings at the Appleton […]

Event Series Dig into Clay: Wheel Throwing

Dig into Clay: Wheel Throwing

This six-week session offer potters of all skill levels a chance to practice and develop new skills and techniques in wheel throwing through fun and functional ceramic projects such as serving sets, vases, or your own creative expressions. $210 for Appleton members; $245 for nonmembers. Fee includes 25 pounds of clay, glazes, and firing.

LILAC Assemblage of Southeast Asian Dances

College of Central Florida Dassance Fine Arts Center 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, United States

As a part of its Experience India - Artist in Residence 2024, SCA presents a unique showcase of Southeast Asian Dances.  Various Southeast Asian traditional dances such as Vietnamese, Korean, Mongolian, Japanese and Filipino will be performed by Asian Cultural Performers. Binal Wala, a highly accomplished dancer and choreographer from India and SCA's Artist in […]

Event Series Dig into Clay: Wheel Throwing

Dig into Clay: Wheel Throwing

This six-week session offer potters of all skill levels a chance to practice and develop new skills and techniques in wheel throwing through fun and functional ceramic projects such as serving sets, vases, or your own creative expressions. $210 for Appleton members; $245 for nonmembers. Fee includes 25 pounds of clay, glazes, and firing.

OCT Arts for All Auditions

Ocala Civic Theatre 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

Auditions for the Arts for All performing arts camp. Auditions are free to attend for students ages 9 to 17. Students must audition to participate in the June-July camp. For more information, visit https://ocalacivictheatre.com/event/arts-for-all-auditions/.

Event Series Dig into Clay: Wheel Throwing

Dig into Clay: Wheel Throwing

This six-week session offer potters of all skill levels a chance to practice and develop new skills and techniques in wheel throwing through fun and functional ceramic projects such as serving sets, vases, or your own creative expressions. $210 for Appleton members; $245 for nonmembers. Fee includes 25 pounds of clay, glazes, and firing.