Scene Calendar: First Night of the Hogtown Opry, 'Let's Go to the Movies' and more
MUSIC
Cody Jinks: 6 p.m. Saturday, Daily's Place Amphitheatre, 1 Daily’s Place, Jacksonville. Tickets: $35-$300. (dailysplace.com/events, 904-633-2000) The singer will perform with special guests Charles Wesley Godwin and Erin Viancourt.
First Night of the Hogtown Opry: 7 p.m. Saturday, University Auditorium at 333 Newell Drive, University of Florida campus. Tickets: $40-$100. (performingarts.ufl.edu, hogtownopry.com) Inaugural event featuring three bands, guest players, and a focus on original songs and well-loved standards.
Sunday Sampler Series: 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Historic Dunnellon Train Depot, 12061 S. Williams St., Dunnellon. Free. (discoverdunnellon.com) Brian Smalley will perform.
Music in the Park: 2-6 p.m. Sunday, James Paul Park, 23718 W. U.S. 27, High Springs. Free. (facebook.com/HSChamberOfCommerce) Live musical performance. Bring your chairs and/or blankets to sit and enjoy the music.
Annasemble Community Orchestra: 4 p.m. Sunday, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville, 4225 NW 34th St. Free. (annasemble.org) Following Mother's Day weekend, the Annasemble will present a concert celebrating women from all over the world. Women composers, such as Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre and Amy Beach, will be in the limelight.
Brit Floyd: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $49-$79. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) Brit Floyd returns to the stage to perform a brand-new production celebrating 50 years of the ground-breaking and iconic musical masterpiece “The Dark Side of the Moon.”
Young Annasemble Orchestra: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave. Free. (annasemble.org) Annasemble's youth orchestra will hold its Spring concert.
DANCE
Dance Sun Country “Let’s Go To The Movies!”: 1 p.m. Saturday, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $21 general admission, $18 ages 3-11, free ages 2 and younger. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Annual recital in its 16th year featuring 40 dances and including performances in classical ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, musical theatre, lyrical, contemporary dance and clogging.
ET CETERA
Journey to Juneteenth Kickoff: 9 a.m. Friday, City Hall Plaza, 200 E. University Ave. Free. (bit.ly/journeyjuneteenth23) Reading of Juneteenth proclamation and raising of Juneteenth flag at City Hall.
Frogs and Friends Friday: 2-3 p.m. Fridays through May 26, Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave. Free; registration required. (bit.ly/frogfriday22) Family friendly event held every first Friday of the month at the picnic pavilion. Kids, accompanied by an adult, can join Morningside’s animal caretaker and learn about the canter’s amphibian and reptile friends.
Spring Extravaganza: 4-8 p.m. Friday and Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 2-8 p.m. Sunday, Hollow Oaks, 18005 NW 190th Ave., High Springs. Cost: $10. (hollowoakscornmaze.com) Sunflower U-Pick, photo opportunities and children's area with corn box, duck race, jump pad and more.
“Florida Skies (Spring)”: 7-8 p.m. Fridays through May 26, 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/o/santa-fe-college-planetarium) 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.
Newberry Watermelon Festival: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Countryway Town Square, 1739 SW 248th Drive, Suite 20, Newberry. Free entry; items and food for sale. (bit.ly/melonfest23) Annual event in its 78th year featuring more than 100 vendors, food, crafts, games, entertainment and a kids’ zone with pony rides, inflatables, carnival-style games and more.
Florida Emancipation Day Celebration: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE Seventh Ave. Free entry; items and food for sale. (cottonclubmuseum.com) All-day indoor and outdoor festival in partnership with the city of Gainesville’s “Journey to Juneteenth” and beginning with a march led by neighborhood organizations from Depot Park to the Cotton Club Museum. Entertainment will include live music, dance, spoken word and a memorial service for fallen Black Civil War soldiers. The day also will include soul food for purchase from vendors and food trucks, art displays, T-shirts and more.
Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation Tour: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation, 8528 E. County Road 225. Tickets: $25 adults, $10 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.
The Biggest Heart Giveaway: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (carolynsheart.org) Carolyn’s Heart Inc. will provide free clothing to men, women and children as well as hot dogs, hamburgers and other snacks while providing access to health, wellness and community resources to help empower and impact those community members who decide to come.
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.''
Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Self-Guided Tours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Rooterville Animal Sanctuary, 5579 Darwood St., Melrose. Cost: Suggested $15 donation per person or $45 for a family of four. (rooterville.org) Take a map of the sanctuary at the gate to see highlights of Rooterville to help you find your way. Trolley tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Two Old Goats Farm and Playtime Open Day: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Two Old Goats Farm and Playtime, 245 Lynne Drive, Hollister. Cost: $7. (facebook.com/twooldgoatsfarmplaytime) Family friendly event featuring pony rides, petting zoo, games, farm tour and hay ride. Snow cones and hot chocolate for sale, farm shop open with farm-fresh eggs, alpaca items, handmade lampworked beads, and skin-nourishing goat milk soap and lotion.
Waldo Car Show: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Waldo City Square, 14450 NE 148th Ave., Waldo. Free entry; food for sale. (bit.ly/waldocars23) Open show for cars, trucks and motorcycles. Food, refreshments and music on site.
Hog Roast: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Gainesville Harley-Davidson, 4125 NW 97th Blvd. Free entry; items and food for sale. (bit.ly/hdhogroast23) Annual family friendly event in its 22nd year featuring live music by Houston Keen, bikini bike wash, beer, drinks, barbecue, biker games, raffles, free test rides and more. All proceeds will go to Tyler's Hope — for a Dystonia Cure.
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.
Downtown High Springs Artwalk: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, downtown High Springs. Free entry; items and food for sale. (facebook.com/downtownhighsprings/events) Monthly event featuring local artists and makers, as well as specials from downtown businesses. Future dates include June 17, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16.
Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour: 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Two Hawk Hammock, 17950 NE 53rd Lane, Williston. Tickets: $5 ages 13 and older, free ages 12 and younger. (twohawkhammock.com) Live music, food and drinks, and barn animals.
World Tree Kangaroo Day: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83rd St. Cost: $8 adults, $5 ages 4-12, free ages 3 and younger. (bit.ly/wtkd23a) Family friendly event where attendees can meet rare and majestic tree kangaroos Ecki and Adelaide and their joey, and learn how to help their wild counterparts.
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Day: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212th Ave., High Springs. Admission: $16 ages 4 and older, free ages 3 and younger. (kulaqua.com) In an effort to support the community, Camp Kulaqua opens the River Ranch during specific days during the summer at a discounted rate with no reservations required. The venue requests that modest swimsuits be worn. Food and coolers allowed, but no glass containers or alcoholic beverages.
Sunday Assembly: 11 a.m. Sunday, Pride Center located in the Liberty Center, 3131 NW 13th St. Free. (SundayAssembly32601@gmail.com, sagainesville.weebly.com) Sunday Assembly will host guest speaker Julie Naim, a Master Gardener who presents programs for the Alachua County Extension Service to help people have success in their garden and landscaping. She will talk about the web of life in North Florida and how we are a part of that web. Music will be provided by Sunday Assembly musicians with the opportunity to sing along. It also is possible to attend via Zoom.
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks: 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays through May 31, 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 31, 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.
ART
Artisans' Guild Gallery: Fall Markets planned for Oct. 8 and Nov. 12. 224 NW Second Ave. (378-1383, artisansguildgallery.com)
Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention: “Latimer, Edison, Tesla: The Age of Electricity,” where attendees can meet the inventors and innovators who wired the world as they tinker, design and traverse their way across the turn of the 20th century, on display through Sunday; “Lewis Latimer: Lighting the Way,” where attendees can walk through the life of Lewis Latimer, an inventor who changed the way the world viewed electric light, on display through Sunday. 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)
Florida Museum of Natural History: “Spiders Alive!” on display through Sept. 4. This exhibit dives into the world of spiders, scorpions and their relatives with more than a dozen live species from around the world. Tickets: $8 adults; $7.50 Florida residents, seniors and non-UF college students; $5.50 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)
Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery: “Communication” on display through Saturday; “Transparency” on display Wednesday-June 24. 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: “Posing Beauty in African American Culture” on display through June 4. “Posing Beauty” explores the contested ways in which African and African American beauty have been represented in historical and contemporary contexts through a diverse range of media, including photography, video, fashion and advertising. This exhibit challenges the relationship between beauty and art by examining the representation of beauty and different attitudes about aesthetics through the themes of “Constructing a Pose,” “Body and Image” and “Modeling Beauty and Beauty Contests." 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)
Matheson History Museum: “We Are Here: Stories From Multilingual Speakers In North Central Florida,” an exhibition that illustrates the immigration journeys of the North Central Florida community through stories that hold power in multiple languages; “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; “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 Linda Zidonik on display through May 28. 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)
Santa Fe College’s Blount Hall: A large art collection from local collector Hector Puigon display. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Corner of West University Avenue and North Sixth Street.
Sweetwater Print Cooperative: Pat Telesco’s "Connecting the Dots," work that is "about the path of a personal vision from the distance of time and across media," on display through noon Wednesday. Gallery hours: By appointment. 117 S. Main St. (514-3838)
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Legends Show: 7-10 p.m. June 2, 6-10 p.m. June 3, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak. Tickets: $11. (musicliveshere.com, 386-364-1683) Ted McMullen (Teddy Mac Elvis) will pay tribute to Elvis plus performances by Keith Thrift as Conway Twitty, Dale Bennett as Loretta Lynn, Penny Hannah as Wynonna Judd, Calvin Smart as Johnny Cash, Texanna as Patsy Cline, Diane Johnson Fields as Lorrie Morgan, Kathy Stafford as Shania Twain, Karen Black as Karen Carpenter, Trese Hill as Tammy Wynette and Bobby Long as Willie Nelson (if health permits).
Legacy Park Spring Concert Series: 5-8 p.m. June 3, Legacy Park Amphitheater, 15400 Peggy Road, Alachua. Free; food for sale. (bit.ly/springseries23) Live performance by Elio Pieda plus food trucks and a bounce house.
Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. June 10, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Live music on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more. Future concerts planned for July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9.
Sunday Sampler Series: 2-4:30 p.m. June 18, Historic Dunnellon Train Depot, 12061 S. Williams St., Dunnellon. Free. (discoverdunnellon.com) In Good Company will perform.
Suwannee Roots Revival: All day Oct. 5-8, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak. Tickets: $155 Early Bird Tier 2 (purchased before June 1), $144 Student/Military Early Bird with valid ID (purchased before June 1), $175 Early Bird Tier 2 (purchased after June 1); $15 car pass purchased in advance, $20 car pass purchased at gate; free children 12 and younger when accompanied by parent or legal guardian. (bit.ly/rootsrevival23, musicliveshere.com, 386-364-1683) Initial lineup announced with Trampled by Turtles, Hot Tuna Electric, Donna the Buffalo, The Peter Rowan Band, Jim Lauderdale Band, Electric Larry Land, Big Richard, Jon Stickley Trio, Sunny War, The Last Revel, Stillhouse Junkies, Verlon Thompson, Jeff Mosier Ensemble, John Mailander’s Forecast and more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
“Clue”: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays May 26-June 11, Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd. Tickets: $23 general admission, $19 seniors, $12 students. (gcplayhouse.org) Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie that was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, “Clue” is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party with murder and blackmail on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by the butler, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. “Clue” is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out … who did it, where and with what!
“Nunsense: The Musical”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays June 2-25, High Springs Playhouse, 130 NE First Ave, High Springs. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students and ages 65 and older. (highspringsplayhouse.com) The show is a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidently poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). Updated with new jokes, additional lyrics, two new arrangements and a brand new song, this madcap musical was recorded for television starring Rue McClanahan as the Mother Superior.
Enstoolment Celebration: 5-8 p.m. June 3, Best Western Gateway Grand, 4200 NW 97th Blvd. Tickets: $75. (cottonclubmuseum.com/event-details/enstoolment-celebration) In honor of Vivian Washington Filer, who will be given a royal stool and designated with the honorary title of Queen Mother.
“The History of the Seminole Nation: Unchained and Unconquered”: 6-9 p.m. June 4, Oak View Park, 810 NW Eighth Ave. Free. (bit.ly/journeyjuneteenth23) Juneteenth event featuring music, art, poetry, a lecture and a Q&A period.
Juneteenth Film Festival: 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 10, A Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center, 1013 NW Seventh Ave. Free. (bit.ly/journeyjuneteenth23) Featuring "Soul of America: The Charles Bradley Story," "One More Time" and "Sarah's Place: The Sarah McKnight Story."
Smooth Flava Gainesville Juneteenth Dance Party: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11, Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (bit.ly/journeyjuneteenth23) Join Smooth Flava for a community line dance party.
Juneteenth Storytime at Depot Park: 10:30 a.m. June 15, Depot Park, 874 SE Fourth St. Free. (bit.ly/journeyjuneteenth23) Children and caregivers can read, laugh and sing at an outdoor story time led by library staff.
Juneteenth: Rejoice, Reflect, Remember: Noon-8 p.m., Blount Center, 530 W. University Ave. Free. (bit.ly/journeyjuneteenth23) Join the Santa Fe College Association of Black Faculty and staff for a celebration that includes food trucks, arts and crafts, historical tour, youth activities, live entertainment and more.
Expressions of Freedom Juneteenth Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. June 16, Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE Seventh Ave. Tickets: $35. (cottonclubmuseum.com/events) Enjoy breakfast and music.
SYNERGY Magazine Launch: 6 p.m. June 16, Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave. Tickets: $25-$40. (bit.ly/synergytickets23) The SYNERGY unveil is an elegant reception held to unveil the 2023 edition of SYNERGY.
Freedom Walk 5K: 7-11 a.m. June 17, Depot Park, 874 SE Fourth St. Free. (bit.ly/journeyjuneteenth23) 5K meant to educate and engage the Gainesville community on the rich history, legacy and resilience of Black and African Americans locally and nationally.
Freedom Fest 2023: 4-9 p.m. June 17, Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave. Free entry; items and food for sale. (bit.ly/journeyjuneteenth23) Music and arts festival featuring musical performances, vendors, children's zone, food and drinks.
Reaching Back to Move Forward: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 19, Downtown Gainesville. Free. (bit.ly/journeyjuneteenth23) Unveiling of Sankofa statue honoring Dr. Patricia Hilliard-Nunn, drum procession, local history, motorcycle parade, music and more.
“Kinky Boots”: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays July 21-Aug. 13, Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd. Tickets: $23 general admission, $19 seniors, $12 students. (gcplayhouse.org) Based on the Miramax motion picture of the same name, written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth. Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized … and discover that, when you change your mind, you can change your whole world. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair learns to embrace their differences and creates a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen! But in the end, their most sensational achievement is their friendship.
“The Wind in The Willows”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, July 27-Aug. 7, High Springs Playhouse, 130 NE First Ave, High Springs. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students and ages 65 and older. (highspringsplayhouse.com) The famous English gentlemen, Mr. Toad of Toad Hall, sees his first motor car and promptly falls uncontrollably in love with motoring, so he buys a car that he then crashes. Another car is bought, followed by another crash and another — and another! For once at the throttle, Toad in his goggles and duster is a man possessed. Soon he is ruled off the road. Then he steals a car. For this he’s sent to jail for 20 years. While there, he learns that weasels have taken over his old family home and all of his friends have been thrown out. But the jailor’s daughter adores Toad for his charm and dash, and she helps him escape. In an exciting climax, Toad, Ratty, Badger and Mole retake Toad Hall by storm.
“Lungs”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, July 28-Aug. 13, Actors’ Warehouse, 2512 NE First Blvd. Tickets: $25 general admission, $20 students and ages 65 and older. (actorswarehouse.org) A brutally honest, funny and edgy off-kilter love story.
This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Scene Calendar: Music in the Park, Journey to Juneteenth Kickoff, more
