Scene Calendar: Community Choral Singing, 'Boeing, Boeing' and more
MUSIC
Community Choral Singing: 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oakview Community Center, 810 NW Eighth Ave. Free. (tinyurl.com/ccsfeb24) Come together to enjoy singing madrigals, anthems, spirituals, pop, jazz and holiday classics.
Heartwood Music Festival: 6-10 p.m. Friday, 1-11 p.m. Saturday, 1-10 p.m. Sunday, Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St. Tickets: $15-$100, free for students with ID. (heartwoodsoundstage.com) Annual celebration of the artists and musicians who enrich the community.
Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Ramblin’ Mutts will perform. Food will be available from area restaurants.
Chris Botti: 8 p.m. Friday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $37.50-$75. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter Chris Botti fuses his jazz roots with a pop-music flare. He was originally a member of Sting’s touring band before he went solo. He was the music director for “The Caroline Rhea” show, and has been a constant touring artist for 15 years. Botti plays close to 300 shows worldwide each year.
The Gibson Brothers: 8 p.m. Friday, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets: $41-$51. (pvconcerthall.com) The singers will perform as part of their “Darkest Hour” tour.
The Jerry Douglas Band: 8 p.m. Saturday, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets: $38-$58. (pvconcerthall.com) Dobro master and 14-time Grammy winner Jerry Douglas is a bandleader, producer, session musician, instructor — and a very funny guy! He’s produced more than 100 albums, and he’s featured on more than 1,600 studio albums.
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute: 8 p.m. Saturday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $29-$50. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) Featuring a special concert presentation celebrating the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, and reviving special memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves.
Ariel Quartet: 2 p.m. Sunday, Squitieri Studio Theatre, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $35, $12 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Distinguished by its virtuosity, probing musical insight, and impassioned, fiery performances, the Ariel Quartet has garnered critical praise worldwide for more than 20 years.
Music at Holy Trinity Series: 4 p.m. Sunday, Holy Trinity Church. 100 NE First St. Free. (holytrinitygnv.org) A three-organ spectacular featuring John T. Lowe Jr., Seth Bott, Shawn Thomas, and special guests The Holy Trinity Choir performing Louis Vierne’s “Messe Solennelle for Choir and Two Organs.”
Blues on the Patio: 7 p.m. Sunday, A Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center, 1013 NW Seventh Ave. Free. (FILL IN INFO) Bi-monthly series featuring local and regional blues artists. Blues Meets Girl is the powerful duo of British blues veteran Mr. Downchild and American singer/songwriter Kasimira Vogel.
Drew and Ellie Holcomb: 7 p.m. Sunday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $39.50-$59.50. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) Drew and Ellie Holcomb are a husband-and-wife Americana duo from Nashville. Shortly after their marriage in 2006, the couple began touring together with Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors. The band has supported many national touring acts, including The Avett Brothers, NEEDTOBREATHE, Don Henley, Willie Nelson, Amos Lee and Darius Rucker.
Ana Popovic: 7 p.m. Sunday, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets: $35-$45. (pvconcerthall.com) Internationally renowned guitarist Ana Popovic has built her career on defining and describing, on her own terms, the essence of American music, simultaneously pushing limits, bending genres, and reinventing her music and herself with each new record.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $25-$45, $12 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Ladysmith Black Mambazo has celebrated more than 60 years of joyous and uplifting melodies. Within this music are the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African traditions. The a cappella vocal group has created a spirit that has touched a worldwide audience, and garnered praise and accolades from a wide body of people, organizations and countries.
ONES: The Beatles No. 1 Hits: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $37.50-$59.50. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) The Beatles’ 27 No. 1 hit songs with narrations to tell the stories behind the songs, captivating backdrops, and a collection of stunning photos and videos. On the big stage, attendees will experience a 14-piece performance of top musicians who faithfully recreate the sound of the original hit records with orchestra, period-correct instruments and exceptional vocalists.
Taylor Ashton and Ricky Kendall: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St. TIcket: $15-$20. (heartwoodsoundstage.com) Recorded over the course of a 4,000-mile cross-country roadtrip, Taylor Ashton’s new album, “Stranger to the Feeling,” is a sonic odyssey through the heart of America, one that works its way chronologically and geographically from coast to coast as it meditates on the meaning of closeness and connection in an age of increasing isolation.
Geoff Tate and Adrian Vandenberg: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $49.50-$59.50. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) Multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate is best known for his 30-plus years as the creative and driving force behind the progressive metal band Queensryche. Exploding out of The Netherlands and onto the global scene with 1982’s self-titled Vandenberg, the Dutch phenomenon Adrian Vandenberg notched an international hit in the form of “Burning Heart,” paving the way for seminal releases such as “Heading for a Storm” and “Alibi.”
THEATER
“Boeing, Boeing”: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, High Springs Playhouse, 23416 NW 186 Ave., High Springs. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students and ages 65 and older. (highspringsplayhouse.com) This 1960s French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage features self-styled Parisian Lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German and American fiancées, each a beautiful airline hostess with frequent “layovers.” He keeps “one up, one down and one pending” until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris, and Bernard’s apartment, at the same time.
“Blippi”: 6 p.m. Thursday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $29.50-$64.50. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet! So, get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party. For “Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour,” the character Blippi will be played by professional stage performers selected specifically for the stage show.
“The Three Musketeers”: 7 p.m. Thursday-March 2 plus March 6-9, 2 p.m. March 3, Buchholz High School Auditorium, 5510 NW 27th Ave. Tickets: $10 general admission online, $8 students and seniors online, $12 general admission at door, $10 students and seniors at door, $10 each for purchases of 10 or more tickets, free for BHS faculty. (buchholzdrama.com) A swashbuckling romp abounds with comedy, danger and romance. Featuring lavish sword fights and sweeping romance, this adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel evokes a time where honor and love ruled all.
DANCE
Irish Dance on Leap Day: 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Gainesville Dance Academy, 3501 SW Second Ave., Suite G. Free. (tinyurl.com/idold24a) Dance performance for Leap Year.
ET CETERA
Weekly Walk and Talks: 3-4 p.m. Friday, Tuscawilla Preserve, 406 SE Tuscawilla Road, Micanopy. Free; RSVP appreciated. (alachuaconservationtrust.org) Wetlands and bird hike. Join Alachua Conservation Trust staff and occasionally guest experts to enjoy nature and learn about the ecosystems.
Real Men Make Soup: 5-7 p.m. Friday, GFWC High Springs New Century Woman’s Club, 23674 W. U.S. 27, High Springs. Cost: $15. (386-518-3276, Ext. 2) Menu will be homemade soups, sandwiches, rolls, crackers beverages and desserts. Tickets are limited. Credit cards accepted. The fundraiser will benefit the High Springs Community School’s Technology Department.
“Florida Skies (Winter)”: 7 p.m. Friday, Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, 3000 NW 83rd St. Tickets: $7.19 for adults; $6.17 ages 4-12, ages 60 and older, UF affiliates, military and first responders. (showpass.com/florida-skies-autumn-2) Join James Albury, former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers,” as he takes you on a personally guided tour of the night sky using the GOTO Chronos Space Simulator.
Great Invader Raider Rally: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nature Operations, 302 NE Sixth Ave. Free; registration required. (tinyurl.com/gir24) Annual event in its 10th year. One-day event to clean up the city’s parks and natural areas. Volunteers are assigned to a location where they will remove invasive plants. After removing invasive plants, volunteers are invited to a celebration at Morningside Nature Center with organizations, MCs, and prize drawings.
Guided Hike on Rim Ramble: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, La Chua Trail Horse Barn, 4801 Camp Ranch Road. Cost: $4 per vehicle. (prairiefriends.org) Rangers from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park will lead adventures through the La Chua Trail. Limited space available to the first 25 people who are present at the time of each event. Heavily suggested items for the trip include hiking shoes, comfortable clothing, binoculars, camera, drinking water and field guides. Insect repellent is highly recommended in warmer weather.
Bed Race: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Trinity United Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53rd Ave. Cost: $100 per team. (familypromisegvl.org) Corporate and community teams of five people build beds and compete for the top spots in creativity, fundraising and speed on the racetrack.
Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation Tour: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation, 8528 E. County Road 225. Tickets: $35 adults, $15 ages 2-11, free ages 1 and younger; $45 motorized-vehicle tours. (carsonspringswildlife.org, 468-2827, contact@cswildlife.org) Take a tour — on foot or in a tour vehicle — of Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation with big-cat feeding demonstrations and up-close encounters with the animals.
Historic Haile Homestead Tour: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. Sundays, Historic Haile Homestead, 8500 Archer Road. Entrance: $5 ages 12 and older, free ages 11 and younger. (hailehomestead.org) The Historic Haile Homestead is unique in the nation for its "Talking Walls.''
Pints and Predators: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch St. Tickets: $25 includes one fill voucher and logo glass, $10 general entry, $5 ages 12 and younger. (tinyurl.com/papfeb24) Annual event in its 10th year featuring live birds of prey, creatures of the night, food trucks and more.
Strawberry Fest: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Suwannee County Fairgrounds, 1302 11th St. SW, Live Oak. Tickets: $7 general admission, free ages 2 and younger. (tinyurl.com/losf24b) Annual event in its fourth year featuring Plant City strawberries, arts and crafts, food, beer and wine, bounce houses, strawberry shortcake, live entertainment, rock painting, strawberry fudge, pony rides, strawberry relay, face painting, hula hoop contest, pie-eating contest, ax throwing tournament, petting farm, berry cute baby contest, sack races, corn hole and more.
Strawberry Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Amber Brooke Farms, 3250 NE 140th Ave., Williston. Tickets: $15 in advance, $18 at gate. (.facebook.com/ABFWilliston) Annual family event in its third year featuring strawberry picking and activities.
Horse Feeding: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses, 20307 NW CR 235A, Alachua. Entrance: Bag of carrots. (millcreekfarm.org) The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime care to elderly horses seized by law enforcement agencies, rescued by the SPCA or humane societies, as well as horses retired from government service such as police patrol or state and federal parks.
World of Empowerment Pop Up and Shop: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Citizen’s Park, 1208 NE 14th St. Free entry; items and food for sale. (tinyurl.com/woepus24) Family event featuring vendors, obstacle course and bounce house.
Writers’ Talks at Rawlings House: 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park, 18700 CR 325, Cross Creek. Cost: $3 per vehicle. (bit.ly/3FKqxvL, 466-3672) Cathy Salustri, author of “Back Roads of Paradise — A Journey to Rediscover Old Florida,” will be the presenter. Retracing the original routes taken by WPA writers during the Great Depression, including Zora Neal Hurston and Stetson Kennedy, over the course of 5,000 miles, from the Panhandle to the Keys, the real Florida lives on — sometimes weird, often spectacular, all together exhilarating. One reviewer calls it “the ultimate road trip.” Meet the author at 1:30 p.m, talk at 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
“Lucia, The Secret of Shooting Stars”: 3-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, 3000 NW 83rd St. Tickets: $7.19 for adults; $6.17 ages 4-12, ages 60 and older, UF affiliates, military and first responders. (showpass.com/lucia-the-secret-of-shooting-stars) The sequel to “Polaris: The Space Submarine and the Mystery of the Polar Night.” Vladimir, a polar bear, and James, a penguin, travel into space aboard the Polaris to study polar aurorae. Hit by a meteorite, they crash at the foot of a pre-Columbian pyramid and meet Lucia, a hummingbird who is passionate about rocks. She tells them about a legend evoking “stones of light.”
Love and Hearts Tea Party: 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Haile Village Bistro, 5323 SW 91st Terrace. Cost: $35 adults, $15 children; registration required. (tinyurl.com/lahtp24a) Tea party celebrating the month of February featuring a selection of finger sandwiches, quiche, scones, scones served with cream and jam, and petit fours plus unlimited pots of tea.
Dr. Ken Sulak: “Finding Florida: Crossing the Suwannee River in the Early 1800s — Early Ferries, Bridges, and Trestles”: 4 p.m. Saturday, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. Free; registration required. (mathesonmuseum.org, tinyurl.com/sulakinpersonreg, tinyurl.com/sulakzoomreg) Settlers traveling into Florida in the early to mid-1800s encountered a nearly trackless longleaf pine wilderness and the necessity of crossing the Suwannee River or its tributaries — the Withlacoochee or Alapaha rivers. The history of settlers, pioneer families and river crossings is intertwined with the history of Florida. Join historian and fish biologist Dr. Ken Sulak as he shares about this fascinating piece of Florida’s past.
Night of Dance: 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (tinyurl.com/nod24d) Annual event in its sixth year featuring food trucks, art installations, yoga and dance classes, and health resources.
Spaghetti Dinner and Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing: 6 p.m. Saturday, Holy Trinity Church. 100 NE First St. Tickets: $20 per person (holytrinitygnv.org, 372-4721) Dinner includes appetizers, spaghetti (meatless option available), salad, bread, dessert, tea and beer/wine. Dinner is followed by an old-fashioned hymn sing. Make your hymn requests when purchasing your tickets. As many requests will be honored as time permits.
Culturs Festival: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, How Bazar, 60 SW Second St. Free; items and food for sale. RSVP recommended. Part of the “Embrace the Hyphen” campaign to celebrate Gainesville’s multiculturalism.
Kidprenuer Pop Up Shop: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, The Freedom Hall, 7600 NW Fifth Place. Free entry; items for sale. (tinyurl.com/kpus24a) Annual event in its fourth year featuring child entrepreneurs.
Gainesville Bromeliad Society: 2 p.m. Sunday, Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St. Free. (gainesvillebromeliad.org) Tom Wolfe, bromeliad grower from South Florida, will discuss “Colorful, Epiphytic Tillandsias, Naturally Displayed.” Plants will be sold and given away.
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks: 8:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays through May 29, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road. Admission: $5 per vehicle; $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes. (alachuaaudubon.org) Discover the rich diversity of birds at one of north central Florida's premier birding hotspots during a two- to three-hour guided walking tour. Birders of all levels welcome. Walks are led by volunteers from Alachua Audubon Society with assistance from Sweetwater Wetlands Park rangers.
Barnyard Buddies: 3-4 p.m. Wednesdays through May 29, Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave. Free. (bit.ly/barnbuds) Weekly program where youngsters, with an adult, can meet and greet farm animals by helping staff with afternoon feeding. Animals love donations of carrots, squash, apples, sweet potatoes and melons.
Celebration Pointe Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free entry; items and food for sale. (celebrationpointe.com/events/farmers-market-2023, info@celebrationpointe.com) Weekly farmers market featuring a wide selection of products, including grass-fed local meat, fruit smoothies and hand-poured soy candles. Discover the flavors of the season and support local farmers and small businesses.
Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. March 1, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. March 2, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. March 3, Alachua County Agricultural and Equestrian Center, 23100 W. Newberry Road, Newberry. Free. (acyfls.com) The fair is an educational platform for the youths in Alachua County who are interested in agriculture.
Migration in Film Series: “The Citizen”: 6 p.m. Thursday, The Hippodrome, 25 SE Second Place. Free. (fb.me/e/1VsbGvtwO) This award-winning drama explores complex issues of modern Europe through an unorthodox love story as Wilson tries to find his place in Hungarian society. A Q&A will follow the film.
CASTING CALL
Flea Market: Vendors needed for event set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. March 2, American Legion Post 230, 20370 E. SR 20, Hawthorne. Cost: $15 for 15-by-15 outdoor space. (481-4483) Flea market with numerous vendors, breakfast and lunch.
ART
4Most Gallery: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring “We Never Thought We’d Be Here,” an art exhibit featuring work by Karina Yanes that speaks to the everyday losses and triumphs of Palestinian culture over the course of generations by retelling familial stories through the artist’s own lens as a Puerto Rican-Palestinian-Midwesterner living in Florida. 534 SW Fourth Ave.
Artisans' Guild Gallery: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 224 NW Second Ave. (378-1383, artisansguildgallery.com)
The AUK Market: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring the works of Steven Speir, whose paintings are graphically stimulating with bright color fields and a positive, community friendly voice. 2031 NW Sixth St.
Bingo Deli and Pub: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring the works of Michelle Nagri, who has been photographing and painting since 2010 as a way to find her voice. 619 S. Main St., Unit 1A. (451-4470)
Black C Art Gallery: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. 111 SE Second Place. (blackcproduction.com)
Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention: “Imagination in Motion: Animation and Optical Illusions,” a world of endless possibilities where reality blurs and creativity takes center stage. Unveil the secrets of animation’s evolution, immerse yourself in optical illusions and discover the science behind your favorite animated films; “Reel Revolution: The Rise of Animation,” where attendees can explore how the future of animation is being shaped within the minds of visionaries just like them. Step through time to uncover the origins of some of the most well-loved movies, shows and characters of all time. Tickets: $12.50, $10 seniors and college students, $7.50 ages 5-17, free ages 4 and younger. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. 811 N. Main St. (371-8001, cademuseum.org)
Cedar Key Arts Center: 5-7 p.m. Saturday opening reception for Cindy Burkett and Seahorse Key Artist Experience; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday open studio; 9 a.m. Wednesday Boat Builders; 2:30-5 p.m. Wednesday Shark Sewing Club; 4-7 p.m. Thursday Seashell Mosaic and Wine Workshop with Darlene White. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 457 Second St., Cedar Key. (543-5801, cedarkeyartscenter.org)
Civic Media Center: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event. 433 S. Main St. (373-0100, civicmediacenter.org)
Cypress and Grove Brewing Company: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring an eclectic group show. 1001 NW Fourth St.
Florida Museum of Natural History: “Antarctic Dinosaurs” on display through April 21. Today, Antarctica is a forbidding land of snow and ice, but 200 million years ago it was a lush, wooded habitat where dinosaurs thrived. Uncover the history of the world’s southernmost continent and the unique species that have called it home in this interactive, family friendly experience. Tickets: $10 adults; $9 Florida residents, seniors and non-UF college students; $7 ages 3-17; free ages 2 and younger, UF students and museum members. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 3215 Hull Road. (floridamuseum.ufl.edu, 846-2000)
Flow Space: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring the gallery theme “Neon Dreams,” a blacklight art experience, plus a curated art show, local maker’s market, stage performances and roving entertainment, live music and DJ’s, healer’s corner, interactive art stations, Radha's kitchen and more. 117 NW 16th Ave. (ileigh@flowspacegnv.com, 888-4669)
Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring “An Elegy to Rosewood” on display through March 23. Gallery hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 1314 S. Main St. (gainesvillefinearts.org, info@gainsevillefinearts.org)
Harn Museum of Art: “Surrealism at the Harn,” a centennial celebration, on display through June 2; “Gateway to Himalayan Art” on display through July; “Metamorphosis: Reshaping Contemporary Art,” featuring artists who are rethinking traditional materials and techniques to create innovative works of art, on display through Oct. 26, 2025. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 3259 Hull Road. (392-9826)
Héctor Framing and Gallery: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring the works of Mose Tolliver and Arthur Rayford. 702 W. University Ave. (271-4243, HectorFraming.com)
Hippodrome Gallery: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring the works of Florida-based painter Josiah Lloyd. Despite working in different mediums, Lloyd's exhibition will only be showcasing paintings. 25 SE Second Place. (thehipp.org)
Limelight: 6:30-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring the works of Kazidelicious, a multifaceted gem from Michigan City, Indiana, and Celino Dimitroff, Gainesville’s own visual maestro. Same Star Music will set the stage alight with delicate, emotive melodies. Engage in an atmosphere teeming with psychedelic art, performance art and a community of like-minded souls. Savor the taste of light refreshments — wine, cheese, coffee and donuts. 4908 NW 34th Blvd., Suite 11. (limelightsalongallery.com)
Matheson History Museum: “Return to Forever: Gainesville’s Great Southern Music Hall,” showcasing dozens of John Moran‘s performance photos from his two years as the Great Southern Music Hall house photographer. Also featured is a display of Bo Diddley artifacts, including one of Bo’s signature square box guitars. Written by music journalist Bill DeYoung and designed by historian Rick Kilby, this unique exhibit celebrates a golden age in the University City’s musical history, the likes of which may never be seen again. On display through May 4; “When Johnny Came Marching Home: Some Gave All – All Gave Some,” remembering those who came home from war with both physical and mental wounds, on display outside. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. 513 E. University Ave. (378-2280, mathesonmuseum.org)
Melrose Bay Art Gallery: Works by Ray Hale on display through Sunday. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday or by appointment. 103 State Road 26, Melrose. (475-3866, melrosebayartgallery.com)
Paint by Motors: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring the works of Citrus Tree Studios, Midnight Oracle and Roxanne Dybevick. Plus the paintbot, ERAS, has some improvements and will be available for guests to try out. 722 S. Main St.
Santa Fe College’s Blount Hall: A large art collection from local collector Hector Puig on display. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Corner of West University Avenue and North Sixth Street.
The SL8: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event. 10 E. University Ave.
Sweetwater Print Cooperative: 7-9 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring "No Words," an exhibit of watercolors and other works by Joon Thomas. On display through March 26. Gallery hours: By appointment. 117 S. Main St. (514-3838)
University Galleries: “Juried Student Show,” a show that allows students to hone their professional practice by navigating the selection process, exhibition installation and audience engagement, all while sharing their creativity with the wider community, on display through March 2. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. 400 SW 13th St. (arts.ufl.edu/university-galleries)
UPCOMING CONCERTS
UF Carillon Studio Concert Series — Florida Carillon Festival, Malgosia Fiebeg: 6:15 p.m. March 16, Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Drive. Free. (arts.ufl.edu/sites/carillon-studio/welcome) The University of Florida Carillon Studio is made up of students who have auditioned and committed to upholding the tradition of performing in Century Tower. The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a 45-minute recital. Listeners are encouraged to find a location at least 100 feet from the tower for an optimal listening experience.
Ying Li: 2 p.m. March 17, Squitieri Studio Theatre, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $35, $12 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Twenty-four-year-old pianist Ying Li has received top awards in numerous national and international competitions. Beginning piano at the age of 5, she has studied in Beijing, Philadelphia and at The Juilliard School. Since then, Li has performed with many leading orchestras such as The Philadelphia Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony and the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, among others.
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: 7:30 p.m. March 19, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20-$40, $12 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Canada’s reigning couple of Celtic music is coming to the Phillips Center — and they are bringing their family with them! Natalie and Donnell Leahy’s high level of skill and palpable joy at playing the fiddle together has earned them both industry acclaim and built up a loyal fan base. They combine their talents to give audiences an electrifying musical experience.
Pat Metheny: 7:30 p.m. March 20, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $40-$60, $12 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Twenty-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist Pat Metheny is known to bring something unique to every performance. This show is no exception, focusing on the various ways of playing solo he has explored across the decades in an evening that will be very special. The set features personal and fan favorite tracks from his nearly 50-year career, creating an almost orchestral range from bass to soprano within the realm of guitar.
Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. March 22, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Jamie Davis will perform. Food will be available from area restaurants.
UF Carillon Studio Concert Series: 1:55 p.m. March 24, Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Drive. Free. (arts.ufl.edu/sites/carillon-studio/welcome) The University of Florida Carillon Studio is made up of students who have auditioned and committed to upholding the tradition of performing in Century Tower. The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a 45-minute recital. Listeners are encouraged to find a location at least 100 feet from the tower for an optimal listening experience.
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields: 7:30 p.m. March 24, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $45-$75, $20 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Music director and virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell returns to the stage to lead the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Retaining the flexibility and spirit of their origin as a small, conductorless ensemble, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields has gained an enviable international reputation as one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras. Renowned for their polished, innovative interpretations of distinctive orchestral music, they present both symphonic and chamber repertoire on a grand scale at prestigious venues around the globe.
Community Choral Singing: 4-6 p.m. March 29, Oakview Community Center, 810 NW Eighth Ave. Free. (tinyurl.com/ccsmar24) Come together to enjoy singing madrigals, anthems, spirituals, pop, jazz and holiday classics.
Eli Lev: 6 p.m. April 6, Satchel's Pizza, 1800 NE 23rd Ave. Free. (satchelspizza.com) The rising singer-songwriter pens lyrics and melodies for everyday enlightenment — songs that resonate because they’re heartfelt and earthy, and offer the wisdom he’s gained through lifelong travel and self-discovery.
Harold López-Nussa: 7 and 9 p.m. April 11, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m., $35 for 9 p.m., $12 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar. Pianist Harold López-Nussa reflects the richness of Cuban music with his distinctive combination of classical, folkloric and improvisation. This fresh take is an exhilarating personification of the ritmo of the modern music scene’s bustling soul. With astonishingly fresh performances that showcase the full range and richness of the genre, López-Nussa has earned significant national and international awards in the classical and jazz worlds.
The Crane Wives: 7 and 9 p.m. April 12, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m., $35 for 9 p.m., $12 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar. A four-piece indie band, The Crane Wives defies musical stereotype with eclectic instrumentation and lively stage presence. They perform homegrown Indie folk with candor and touching, soulful harmonies, and are not afraid to experiment with jazz influences and instruments.
UF Carillon Studio Concert Series: 1:55 p.m. April 21, Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Drive. Free. (arts.ufl.edu/sites/carillon-studio/welcome) The University of Florida Carillon Studio is made up of students who have auditioned and committed to upholding the tradition of performing in Century Tower. The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a 45-minute recital. Listeners are encouraged to find a location at least 100 feet from the tower for an optimal listening experience.
Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. April 26, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) TJ Brown Band will perform. Food will be available from area restaurants.
UPCOMING EVENTS
“Misery”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, March 1-17, Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, 3501 SW Second Ave., Suite O. Tickets: $25 general admission; $20 students, seniors, military and teachers. (acrosstown.org) “Misery” follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “No. 1 fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Sheldon is convalescing, Wilkes reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Wilkes forces Sheldon to write a new “Misery” novel, and he quickly realizes Wilkes has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Wilkes has Sheldon writing as if his life depends on it — and it does.
Flea Market: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. March 2, American Legion Post 230, 20370 E. SR 20, Hawthorne. Free entry; items and food for sale. (481-4483) Flea market with numerous vendors, pancake-and-sausage breakfast, and lunch. Proceeds support our various projects, including The VA home in Lake City, Hawthorne Area Food Pantry, Veterans Freedom Out Doors in Melrose, a special needs class at Hawthorne Elementary and more.
Art Fair on the Green: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 2-3, downtown High Springs. Free entry; items and food for sale. (facebook.com/artfaironthegreen) Annual event featuring fine art artists, creators, food vendors, children’s area and Florida springs tent.
Perspectives in the Park Speaker Series: Noon-1 p.m. March 3, Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park 1500 NW 45th Ave. Free. (facebook.com/cityofgainesvillenature/events) Monthly event. Learn from experts in their field about nature, history and art, and hear some of their stories. “Exploring Native Wildflower of North Florida” with Geena Hill.
Sandra Gail Lambert: “My Withered Legs and Other Essays” book launch: 2 p.m. March 3, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. Free; registration required. (mathesonmuseum.org) Join Sandra Gail Lambert as she launches her latest book, “My Withered Legs and Other Essays.” A 70-year history of disability is the framework for Lambert's new collection of personal essays that are grounded in queer, crip and climate politics.
Step Afrika!: 7:30 p.m. March 5, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $25-$45, $12 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Step Afrika! is dedicated to the tradition of stepping, blending percussive styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, and traditional African and contemporary dance into a compelling experience. Much more than just movement, they integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation. This blend of technique, agility and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with hearts pounding.
John J. Collins: 7 p.m. March 8, 1 p.m. March 9, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 NE First St. Free. (holytrinitygnv.org) The Holmes Professor of Old Testament Criticism and Interpretation at Yale Divinity School and author of “What Are Biblical Values?” will present two lectures. The first, on Friday, is titled “Do Creatures Have Rights?” The second, on Saturday, is titled “Do Creatures Have Responsibilities?”
Dusty’s Ragtime Circus: 7 p.m. March 8-9, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $25. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Dusty’s Ragtime Circus is back with an all-new cast! Catch Professor Dusty Bottom’s musical shenanigans paired with awe-inspiring acrobats at the Gainesville Circus Center. This one-of-a-kind performance features live music, dance, aerial acrobats and more.
Guided Lower Santa Fe River Paddle with Lars Andersen: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 9, Poe Springs boat ramp, 28800 NW 182nd Ave., High Springs. Cost: $6 entrance fee plus $55 if renting kayak/canoe or $40 to bring own kayak/canoe. (alachuaconservationtrust.org) Paddle from Poe Springs and pass by ACT’s acquisitions, Little Awesome Preserve and Sawdust Spring, before taking out at the State Road 47 boat ramp.
I Heart Art: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 9, Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs. Free entry; items and food for sale. (artinmypark@yahoo.com) Traditional arts-and-crafts demonstrations and items for sale. Items range from weaving, painting, wood working, soap making, photography and other handmade items.
30th Anniversary Sock Hop Gala: 6-8 p.m. March 9, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. Tickets: $30 general public, $25 Matheson members. (mathesonmuseum.org) Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Matheson with a Sock Hop Gala in the former American Legion Hall. This ticketed event will hearken back to the days of Teen Time and high school dances in the Museum building — including several performances in 1965 by Tom Petty's first band, the Sundowners. Break out your best pair of socks for an evening of live music, food and dancing the night away.
“Jesus Christ Superstar”: 7:30 p.m. March 13, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $45-$75, $20 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Celebrating its 50th anniversary, a mesmerizing new production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. “Jesus Christ Superstar” is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane” and “Superstar.”
Noah Hunton Band: 6-9 p.m. March 15, Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (facebook.com/celebrationpointeFL/events) Live music on the promenade stage. Seating is first come first served, so feel free to bring a chair.
Sunrise Hike: 7:30-8 a.m. March 16, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road. Cost: $5 per vehicle; $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes. (tinyurl.com/sh24a) Join a ranger on a 30- to 45-minute walk into the wetlands while you enjoy the sunrise and learn about the importance of the sun throughout the world in the past and present. End with a brief guided meditation to enjoy the sun's energy throughout your day.
“Ordinary Days”: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays March 22-April 14, Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd. Tickets: $24 general admission, $20 seniors, $12 students. (gcplayhouse.org) Experience the beauty of simplicity and the extraordinary in the ordinary with “Ordinary Days.” This intimate and introspective musical follows the lives of Deb, a graduate student who loses the notebook that contains all of her notes for her thesis somewhere on the streets of New York; Warren, a struggling artist and professional cat sitter who finds the notebook; and Jason and Claire, a couple inching toward marriage who can’t seem to completely figure each other out. Through a series of chance encounters and unexpected connections, their individual stories begin to intersect, revealing the profound impact that everyday encounters can have on our lives.
“Giselle”: 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 23, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $35-$65. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Presented by Dance Alive National Ballet. The ultimate romantic ballet, “Giselle” is the tragic story of a beautiful, young peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner. Ultimately dying of a broken heart, she becomes one with the “Wilis,” ethereal ghosts of unmarried girls. Family friendly performances.
“White”: 7 p.m. March 27-28 previews, then 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays March 29-April 14, Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE Second Place. Tickets: $25 previews, then $20-$50. (thehipp.org) When a major museum seeks to showcase diverse voices in its next exhibition, Gus, an artist, enlists Vanessa’s help to create an audacious new artistic persona of color to get him in the show. From there it all spins out of control in this modern comedy, exploring white privilege, racial politics and the fine line between appropriation and opportunity.
Sunrise Hike: 7:20-8 a.m. March 30, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road. Cost: $5 per vehicle; $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes. (tinyurl.com/sh24a) Join a ranger on a 30- to 45-minute walk into the wetlands while you enjoy the sunrise and learn about the importance of the sun throughout the world in the past and present. End with a brief guided meditation to enjoy the sun's energy throughout your day.
“On Your Feet!”: 7:30 p.m. March 30, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $45-$75, $20 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) The inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believe in their talent — and each other — to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan.
Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays April 5-28, High Springs Playhouse, 23416 NW 186 Ave., High Springs. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students and ages 65 and older. (highspringsplayhouse.com) Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxury train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on Detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer — in case he or she decides to strike again.
Pancakes on the Prairie: 9-11:30 a.m. April 6, Poe Springs boat ramp, 28800 NW 182nd Ave., High Springs. Free. (alachuaconservationtrust.org) Join ACT for a pancake breakfast at the cabin on Tuscawilla Prairie. This event is first come, first served; pancakes and coffee will be available while supplies last.
Perspectives in the Park Speaker Series: Noon-1 p.m. April 7, Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park 1500 NW 45th Ave. Free. (facebook.com/cityofgainesvillenature/events) Monthly event. Learn from experts in their field about nature, history and art, and hear some of their stories. “Wandering in Wiregrass” with Raelene Crandall.
Spring Arts Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 14, Santa Fe College Northwest Campus, 3000 NW 83rd St. Free entry; items and food for sale. (sfcollege.edu) Artists and craftspeople from across the country and around the world will highlight their talents in mediums including painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass, ceramics and more.
Yoga in the Park with Emma Sugarman: 2 p.m. April 13, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. Free. (mathesonmuseum.org) Yoga class on the front lawn of the historic Matheson House. All levels and abilities are welcome. Bring your own yoga mat or towel.
360 Allstars: 4 p.m. April 14, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $25-$45, $12 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) An energy-packed performance for the whole family complete with basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, BMX biking and more. 360 Allstars is a supercharged urban circus showcasing the phenomenal physical fusion of the artistry from street culture.
Houston Keen Band: 6-9 p.m. April 16, Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (facebook.com/celebrationpointeFL/events) Live music on the promenade stage. Seating is first come first served, so feel free to bring a chair.
“Beyond Therapy”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, April 19-May 4, Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, 3501 SW Second Ave., Suite O. Tickets: $25 general admission; $20 students, seniors, military and teachers. (acrosstown.org) Bruce and Prudence, two modern, neurotic urbanites searching for love and sanity — with the questionable help of their offbeat therapists. This delightful comedy will keep you laughing as the couple learn to live beyond therapy.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo: 7:30 p.m. April 23, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $25-$45, $12 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is a world-famous, all-male, classically trained ballet troupe that delivers hilarious parodies while performing both men’s and women’s roles. Described as “a kick from a steel toe cap in a silky pointe shoe,” this irreverent, beloved dance troupe is celebrating its 50th anniversary season of toeing the line between high art and high camp with their humorous blend of deep knowledge of ballet with absolute silliness. Their performances offer satire of the rigid world of dance through their playful, fresh, tongue-in-cheek concept.
Ann Weimer Moxley: “Just Call Me Rae: The Story of Rae O. Weimer, Founder of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications”: 7 p.m. April 24, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. Free; registration required. (mathesonmuseum.org) Rae O. Weimer founded the University of Florida’s first school of journalism in 1949. Ann Weimer Moxley, Weimer’s daughter, has written an eye-opening chronicle of her late father’s lasting legacy to journalism in the state of Florida.
The Harlem Globetrotters: 7 p.m. April 25, Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Drive. Tickets: Prices vary; see website for details. (bit.ly/globetrotters24) The trick-performing basketball team will go head-to-head against the Washington Generals, who will stop at nothing to try and defeat the world’s winningest team.
“Once Upon a Time in Florida: Roots and Rivers” with Jacki Levine, Jack E. Davis and Cynthia Barnett: 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. panel discussion May 1, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. Free; registration required. (mathesonmuseum.org) This is the final stop in the Florida Humanities’ statewide book tour for “Once Upon a Time in Florida.” This book marks Florida Humanities' 50th anniversary with a collection of 50 timeless stories from the archives of FORUM, the award-winning magazine of Florida Humanities. This tour stop will focus on Florida’s environment.
Floridiana Show: Time TBD May 4, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. Free. (mathesonmuseum.org) The Floridiana Show is back featuring Florida kitsch and vintage Florida from a variety of vendors from Gainesville and around the state.
I Heart Art: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 4, Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs. Free entry; items and food for sale. (artinmypark@yahoo.com) Traditional arts-and-crafts demonstrations and items for sale. Items range from weaving, painting, wood working, soap making, photography and other handmade items.
“Treasure Island”: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays May 24-June 9, Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd. Tickets: $24 general admission, $20 seniors, $12 students. (gcplayhouse.org) Picture a world where pirates rule what we call Earth. Humanity’s desire to find hidden treasures will take them to heights they never imagined. Based on the masterful adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, “Treasure Island” is an epic adventure from Ken Ludwig. It begins at an inn on the Devon coast of England, and quickly becomes an unforgettable tale of treachery and mayhem featuring a host of legendary swashbucklers including the dangerous Billy Bones, the sinister two-timing Israel Hands, the brassy woman pirate Anne Bonny, and the hideous form of evil incarnate Blind Pew. Sail the vastness of space to find Captain Flint’s treasure in this coming-of-age tale that is out of this world! Join Jim Hawkins as he navigates the universe longing for adventure with the infamous Long John Silver, perhaps the most famous hero-villain of all time. Silver’s greedy quest for gold, coupled with his affection for Jim, cannot help but win the heart of every soul who has ever longed for romance, treasure and adventure.
“Cabaret”: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays June 7-23, Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, 3501 SW Second Ave., Suite O. Tickets: $25 general admission; $20 students, seniors, military and teachers. (acrosstown.org) In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish master of ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all of their troubles at the Cabaret. With the emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, “Cabaret” explores the dark, heady and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles.
“Dead Man’s Cellphone”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays June 7-30, High Springs Playhouse, 23416 NW 186 Ave., High Springs. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students and ages 65 and older. (highspringsplayhouse.com) An incessantly ringing cellphone in a quiet cafe. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man — with a lot of loose ends. So begins “Dead Man’s Cellphone,” a wildly imaginative new comedy by Sara Ruhl. A work about how we memorialize the dead — and how that remembering changes us.
“In The Heights”: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays July 19-Aug. 11, Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd. Tickets: $24 general admission, $20 seniors, $12 students. (gcplayhouse.org) “In the Heights,” created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can decide which traditions you take with you and which ones you leave behind.
“The Wizard of Oz — Youth Edition”: 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays July/August, High Springs Playhouse, 23416 NW 186 Ave., High Springs. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students and ages 65 and older. (highspringsplayhouse.com) Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a scarecrow with no brain, a tin man with no heart, and a lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness — and self-awareness — is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.
This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Scene Calendar: Heartwood Music Fest, 'Three Musketeers' and more
