Live music, an outdoors expo and more: Looking ahead on the Ocala/Marion fun calendar
CF Webber Gallery Presents Competitive Printmaking
The 2022 Extreme Pressure Biennial of American Prints is an inaugural competitive national exhibition organized by the Webber Gallery of the College of Central Florida, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala. It will be up Aug. 8-Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Open to all forms of traditional printmaking, this exhibition presents a celebration and examination of contemporary printmaking by artists from across the United States. Admission is free. Call 352-854-2322, ext. 1664 for more information.
North Central Florida Outdoor Expo
Wind FM and 93.7 K-Country host the Outdoor Expo on Aug. 13 at the World Equestrian Center Expo Center 2, 1390 NW 80th Ave., Ocala. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests can practice firing BB guns, axe throwing, casting, archery, and even pet a live alligator. Register to win concert tickets for Welcome to Rockville and Carrie Underwood, or be one of the first 100 guests to receive free gifts sponsored by Crystal River Kayak and Dive Center and HNR Gunworks. Admission $5 per person (cash); children 17 and younger are free. For more information, visit www.937kcountry.com or www.windfm.com.
Fortunate Son - Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival
Combining timeless Creedence Clearwater Revival favorites and John Fogerty solo hits, Brad Ford and Fortunate Son personify the spirit and grit of this rock n’ roll band. The show will be at the Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St., Ocala, at 7 p.m. Aug. 13. Tickets from $28. More at https://www.csculturalcenter.com/events-calendar/.
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A Brother’s Revival
The legacy Allman Brothers Band with bandleader and former Allman bassist David “Rook” Goldflies performs at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala, on Aug. 13. Featuring some of the Allman Brothers' classic songs, including “Jessica,” “Midnight Rider,” “Ramblin Man” and “Soulshine.” Tickets start at $20. More at www.reillyartscenter.com.
WIND-FM Tribute Concert Series
The sixth season of WIND-FM’s tribute series will be “Rockin’ the Reilly" through summer and early fall, continuing Aug. 20 at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala, with “Tom Petty Tribute” at 7:30 p.m. Tickets from $15. To purchase tickets or to find out more, visit www.reillyartscenter.com or call 352-566-0970.
After Dark in the Park: 'The Karate Kid'
The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department hosts the “After Dark in the Park” movie series with the classic "The Karate Kid" movie. Film begins at 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at Tuscawilla Park Oak Grove, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.ocalafl.org/recpark.
An Evening with Judy Collins
The legendary Grammy-winning singer/songwriter takes the stage of the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17. Tickets available at www.reillyartscenter.com, at the door, or call the box office at 352-351-1606.
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