Scene Calendar: Suwannee Hulaween, trunk-or-treating, fall fests, Artwalk and more
MUSIC
Suwannee Hulaween: All day today-Sunday, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and Campground, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak. Tickets: Prices vary; see website. (musicliveshere.com) Numerous live musical performances set across five stages.
Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. today, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) A live band will perform. Food will be available from area restaurants. Future events include Nov. 25 and Dec. 16.
UF Carillon Studio Recital: 7:20 p.m. today, Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Drive. Free. (arts.ufl.edu) Annual Halloween Spooktacular. The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a fifty-minute recital. Listeners are encouraged to find a location at least 100 feet from the tower for an optimal listening experience.
Voices Rising Community Chorus: 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, 419 NE First St. Tickets: $10-$20 suggested donation. (vrccgainesville.org) The chorus will present their fall concert “Songs of Social Conscience.” A portion of the proceeds will benefit the PACE Center for Girls.
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac: 8 p.m. Sunday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $35-$59. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) From the creators of Brit Floyd comes Rumours of Fleetwood Mac performing the legendary “Rumours” album note-for-note and in its entirety plus a set of Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits.
Lauren Daigle: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine. Tickets: $29.59-$129.50. (904-209-0367, theamp.com) The Christian artist will perform pieces from her extensive award-winning catalog including the five-times-platinum “You Say,” “Hold On To Me” and “How Can It Be” as well as some never-before-performed new music.
THEATER
“The Fall Of The House Of Usher”: 8 p.m. today-Saturday plus 2 p.m. Sunday, High Springs Playhouse, 23416 NW 186th Ave., High Springs. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students 17 and younger and seniors ages 65 and older. (highspringsplayhouse.com) Based on the short story by Edgar Allan Poe, re-invented as a detective thriller and set in 1930s Boston.
“Matilda the Musical”: 8 p.m. today-Saturday plus 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Star Center Theatre, 11 NE 23rd Ave. Tickets: $22 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students. (starcenter.ticketleap.com/matilda-the-musical) The captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.
“Running Mates”: 8 p.m. today-Saturday plus 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE Second Place. Tickets: $20-$50. (thehipp.org) With the scandal of a leaked video, Sam, the longtime beloved mayor of Anderson, suddenly sees his seat in office threatened. Mischief ensues when the last person he ever expected, his wife Sophia, decides to run against him.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Live: 8 p.m. Wednesday, High Dive, 210 SW Second Ave. Tickets: $13 in advance, $15 day of show. (bit.ly/rockyfall22) Live action skits from local players to accompany the cult movie classic — with audience participation. Ages 18 and older unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian; $3 under-21 fee charged at the door.
“Macbeth”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Nov. 5, Squitieri Studio Theatre in the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $40 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Performed by Actors from the London Stage. Traditional Shakespeare performed in an inventive way — but, make no mistake, this is not a new interpretation, this is “Macbeth.” Five versatile actors play multiple roles, weaving together dialogues and switching between characters all while maintaining a clear narrative that is true to the original.
BENEFITS
Flatwoods 5K: 8-10 a.m. Saturday, UF/IFAS Austin Cary Forest, 10625 NE Waldo Road. Cost: $20 adults, $30 for T-shirts. (bit.ly/flatwoods22) Race proceeds support forestry education and outreach to help sustain Florida's natural heritage. Pine cone trophies will be awarded to top male and female open and masters runners, and Top 3 in all age groups. All runners 13 and younger will receive an award.
Fall Flea Market and Trunk-or-Treat: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, High Springs First United Methodist Church, 17405 U.S. 441, High Springs. Free; items and food for sale. (bit.ly/fallflea22) Flea market, food, trick-or-treating, fall crafts and more. Funds raised from the sale of vendor spaces, food and bake sale items will help HSFUMC youths pay for their summer mission trip to Birmingham, Alabama, in June 2023.
Archer Community Fall Fest: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Higher Anointing World Ministries, 17291 SW 129th Ave., Archer. Free; jacket donations accepted. (facebook.com/HigherAnointing1) Fall family event featuring music, food, games and prizes. Blanket/jacket drive for the homeless. Bring new or gently used blankets to be a blessing to those in need this winter season. Accepting jackets, blankets and sleeping bags.
Halloween Ball: 7-11 p.m. Saturday, First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch St. Tickets: $10 suggested donation. (bit.ly/3TkYd8j) Annual fundraiser for the Florida Park Service Ranger Association featuring costume contest and dance party.
Boo at the Zoo: 3-7:30 p.m. Monday Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83rd St. Entrance: One canned good or non-perishable food item donation per person. (sfcollege.edu) Annual event where children can visit in costume to trick-or-treat throughout the zoo. Bring your own bag or bucket. Cans collected help two charities — Saints Food Share at Santa Fe College and Catholic Charities.
ET CETERA
Fall Festival: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays plus 1-7 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 13, Amber Brooke Farms, 3250 NE 140th Ave., Williston. Tickets: Rates vary, see website. (redwhiteandbluesfarm.com/fall-festival) Annual event in its second year featuring food trucks, live music, kids’ activities, jump pillows, large yard games, train, you-pick sunflowers, corn maze, pumpkin patch, ball zone and more.
Halloween Movie Spooktacular: 3-4:30 p.m. today, Cone Park Branch Library, 2801 E. University Ave. Free; registration required. (aclib.us) To celebrate Halloween, teens are invited to a showing of the classic ’80s film “The Gate.”
Gilchrist Ghoulfest: 3:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Old Gilchrist County Jail, 313 NW Second St., Trenton. Free; items and food for sale. (bit.ly/ggfest22) Halloween festival featuring live bands, costume contests, vendors and guest speakers from paranormal investigation groups.
Fall Festival: 4-7 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and noon-7 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 6, Coon Hollo Farm, 22480 N. U.S. 441, Micanopy. Tickets: $13, free ages 3 and younger. (coonhollo.com) Annual fall festival featuring hayride to feed cows, harvest hoops, pony rides, archery, crop maze, pig races, putt putt golf, sack slide, trough train and more.
Trunk-or-Treat: 4-7 p.m. today, Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center, 7207 SW 24th Ave. Free. (bit.ly/thrc22a) Annual fall event featuring music, food, games and prizes.
Trunk-or-Treat: 5-7 p.m. today, North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34th Blvd. Free. (bit.ly/ymca22) Halloween celebration. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available for a small donation.
Newberry Cornfield Maze: 5-11 p.m. today, 3-11 p.m. Saturday, Hodge Farm, 20015 W. Newberry Road, Newberry. Tickets: $20 general admission, $10 ages 3-9, free ages 2 and younger; $5 hayride, $5 mechanical bull, $5 human hamster balls. (newberrycornfieldmaze.com) Annual fall family event featuring cornfield maze, hayride, haunted house, kids’ play area and more.
Peanut Patch and Corn Maze Halloween Festival: 5-11 p.m. today, 3-11 p.m. Saturday, 8656 SW 75th St. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 ages 4-10, free ages 3 and younger. (facebook.com/peanutpatchandcornmaze) Annual haunted attraction featuring new thrilling scares to the haunted house and hayride.
Halloween Party at the Park: 6-9 p.m. today, Homestead Park, 1050 NE Sixth Blvd., Williston. Free. (bit.ly/parkparty22) Family friendly event featuring costume contest, DJ and spooky surprises.
Seasonal Festival on the Farm: 6-10 p.m. today, Denmark Acres, 823 SW Wester Drive, Lake City. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 ages 3-12, free ages 2 and younger. (restlessslumber.com) Family friendly event featuring the Old West town of Ravens Hollow, corn maze, mining company, haunted cemetery, live music, food trucks and more.
Spooky Springs: 6-10 p.m. today-Saturday, Ichetucknee Springs State Park South Entrance, 12087 SW U.S. 27, Fort White. Admission: $6 per vehicle (up to eight people); activities cost extra. (bit.ly/spookysprings22) Annual family friendly event featuring haunted tram ride, house of horrors and butcher shop, spooky springs village, haunted maze, trick-or-treating, vendors and ghoulish games.
Hollow Oaks Corn Maze: 6-11 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays, 2-6 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 6, Hollow Oaks, 18005 NW 190th Ave., High Springs. Tickets: $12 general admission, $10 ages 4-12, free ages 3 and younger. (hollowoakscornmaze.com) Annual fall event featuring an interactive game in the maze with a chance to win prizes, hay ride (haunted at night), photo opportunities and kids area.
Trunk-or-Treat: 6:30-8 p.m. today, University City Church of Christ, 4626 NW Eighth Ave. Free. (bit.ly/ucc22c) Family fall event featuring candy, bounce house, and free Sonic food and drinks.
“Florida Skies (Autumn)”: 7-8 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 18, 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.
Haunted Swamp House: 7-10 p.m. today-Saturday, The Dunbar Hotel, 732 NW Fourth St. Tickets: $17, free ages 12 and younger with purchase of adult ticket. (thedunbarhotel.com) Experience the legendary haunted swamp house. Located in the historic neighborhood, learn about the crude experiments and morbid writings of the young professor who lived in this house during the early days of the university. Find out why he got locked up and what happened next.
Harambee Fest: 8 p.m. today, The Oak Tree Plaza, 1414 NE 23rd Ave. Free. (bit.ly/harambee22a) Annual event celebrating diverse cultures, foods and music.
Enter the Junkapocalypse: 8 p.m. today-midnight Saturday, The Repurpose Project, 1920 NE 23rd Ave. Free. (bit.ly/junkapocalypse) A haunted house event.
UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory: 8:30-10 p.m. today, UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center. Free. (astro.ufl.edu) The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus teaching observatory for educational and public programs.
Jean Dorney Memorial Wildflower Walk: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave. Free. (bit.ly/memorialwalks) Join nature interpreters for a stroll along the trails of Morningside Nature Center and learn about native wildflowers. Wear comfortable walking shoes; bring water and field guides.
Micanopy Fall Festival: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Downtown Micanopy. Free; items and food for sale. (micanopyfallfestival.org) Annual event featuring local artists, crafters and musicians as well as other artists from across the southeast.
Boo at the Roo Halloween Party: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Rooterville Animal Sanctuary, 1208 CR 315, Melrose. Tickets: $15 suggested donation, but donate what you can; free for members. (rooterville.org) Event for younger children featuring costume contest, animal feeding (bring your own treats, food, games and prizes.
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.
Fall Family Festival: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Cornerstone Church, 1045 NE Sixth Blvd., Williston. Free; food for sale. (bit.ly/cornerstonefall22) Annual event featuring inflatables, petting zoo, face painting, photo ops, hayride, corn toss and food trucks.
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 13 and older, free ages 12 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. Guided tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Harvest Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sugar Camp Ranch, 387 SW Cumorah Hill St., Fort White. Tickets: $12 general admission, free ages 2 and younger, $9 ages 65 and older, military, police and first responders. Free parking. (sugarcampranch.com) Annual event featuring Spookley the Square Pumpkin meet and greet, pollinator pathway, hay ride, corn maze, interactive critter corral, lead-line horse rides and more.
Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Branford Farm Stand, 27687 U.S. 129, Branford. Free entry; $5 crop maze; purchase of pumpkin requested. (bit.ly/pumpkinstand22) Pumpkin patch and crop maze plus authentic Mexican food, desserts and milkshakes.
Fall Festival and Corn Maze: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and 2-7 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 6, Crossroads Farm and Apiary, 3831 NW 156th Ave. Tickets: $10. (crossroadsfarmandapiary.com) Annual fall festival featuring bounce pad, hay ride, train ride, paintball, hay bale target shooting, punkin' chunkin', games, playground, animals, corn bin, haystack, hay bale jungle gym, face painting, crafts, shopping, photo ops and a beekeeping encounter.
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.
Molecular Mania: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oaks Mall, 6419 Newberry Road. Free. (bit.ly/molecular22) Annual family fall event featuring hands-on science experiments put on by the University of Florida Chemistry Department and a free raffle.
Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Mayhem Ranch, 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston. Tickets: $12 online, $15 at the gate, free ages 1 and younger. (bit.ly/mayhemfall22) Annual event featuring live music, food trucks, craft vendors, animal shows, you-pick pumpkins, crop maze, hayride, cow feedings, farm train, petting farm and more.
Halloween Bash: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, DEFY Gainesville, 6250 NW 23rd St. Cost: $17.99 90-minutes standard pass; $3.73 jump socks. (bit.ly/defyhalloween22) Family fall event featuring trick-or-treating, Halloween games, costume contest, face painting and trampolines.
Fall Festival: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Turning Point Church, 5577 NW 290th St., Newberry. Free. (214-4662) Family fall event featuring free food, bounce house, slide, vendors and more.
Festival of Fun and Frights: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center, 1028 NE 14th St. Free. (bit.ly/funfrights22) Annual fall family event featuring trick-or-treating, dunk tank, photo booth, and cotton candy and snow cone vendors.
Roselle Festival: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Frog Song Organics, 4317 U.S. 301, Hawthorne. Free. (bit.ly/roselle22) Family event celebrating the magic of roselle and the cultures that traditionally use it in their cuisine. Featuring musical performances, food trucks, children's activities, roselle cooking workshops, you-pick roselle and other in-season crops at market, farm tours and more.
Monster Mash and Trick-or-Treat: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oaks Mall, 6419 Newberry Road. Free. (theoaksmall.com) Annual event featuring trick-or-treating, dancing, prizes and more.
Trunk-or-Treat: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Greater Bethel AME Church, 701 SE 43rd St. Free. (bit.ly/gbac22a) Fall family event featuring candy, costume and decoration contest, and free food.
Trunk-or-Treat: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Hawthorne Recreation Park, 6000 SE 205th St., Hawthorne. Free. (bit.ly/hawthornehalloween) Dress up your trunk and your children.
Trunk-or-Treat: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Swamp City Fitness, 4315 SW 29th Ave. Free. (bit.ly/scffall22) Annual Halloween event.
Trunk-or-Treat: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Sansei Shuri International, 1639 Paris St., Bell. Free; registration required. (bit.ly/3dezhvh22) Inaugural trunk-or-treat event featuring photo-op with a two-story, 22-foot-tall Halloween cat, bounce house, kid-friendly haunted house, and teen and adult haunted house.
Haunted Hogtown: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch St. Tickets: $5 suggested donation. (bit.ly/3CJmCgC) Guided bike ride will take attendees to several of Gainesville's infamously spooky spots to examine how legends can shape popular lore and whose job it is to set the record straight — or if that's even necessary. Helmets and personal water suggested.
Camp or Treat: 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Hart Springs RV Campground, 4009 SW 80th Way, Bell. Cost: Included with camping rate; see website for details. (hartsprings.com) Fall family event featuring candy, costumes, contests and more.
Trick-or-Treat on Main Street: 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Main Street, Alachua. Free. (bit.ly/alachuamain22) Annual Halloween event.
Halloween Spooktacular: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Ravine Gardens State Park, 1600 Twigg St., Palatka. Cost: $2 general admission, free ages 6 and younger; cash only. (bit.ly/rgspfall22) Annual fall family event featuring trick-or-treating, games, treats, food trucks and haunted cabin.
Trunk-or-Treat: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Gainesville Harley-Davidson, 4125 NW 97th Blvd. Free. (bit.ly/harleyfall22) Trunk-or-treating, face painting and spooky games.
Halloween Drive Thru Safari: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation, 8528 E. CR 225. Tickets: $10 per person, free ages 2 and younger. (bit.ly/carsonhalloween22) Drive through in your own vehicle. See exotic animals, big-cat feeding, Halloween frights and an optional walk-through path of horrors.
Fall Fest Trunk-n-Treat: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Trinity United Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53rd Ave. Free. (trinitygnv.org) Featuring trick-or-treating, hay ride, family games, UF Bug Hut, photo ops and more.
Fall Family Fest: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Destiny Community Church, 20820 W. Newberry Road, Newberry. Free. (destinycommunitychurch.org) Annual event featuring carnival games, petting zoo, bounce houses, train ride, hay ride and more.
Community Connection Festival: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oaks Church, 4610 SW Archer Road. Free. (bit.ly/ocfall) Fall event featuring, basketball, four square, corn hole, horseshoes, hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and drinks.
Trunk-or-Treat: 5 p.m. Sunday, Grace at Fort Clarke United Methodist Church, 9325 W. Newberry Road. Free. (bit.ly/gfccfall) Annual fall family event featuring trick-or-treating, games, food trucks, goodies, music and more.
Trunk-or-Treat: 5-7 p.m. Sunday, The Family Church, 2022 SW 122nd St. Admission: Non-perishable food item. (bit.ly/tfcfall) Family event featuring trunk-or-treating, costume contests and free food.
Trunk-or-Treat: 2 p.m. Monday, Charter Senior Living Center, 1001 SW 62nd Blvd. Free. (bit.ly/cslfall) Trunk-or-treat contest, games, face painting, refreshments, craft tables and more.
Spooktacular Fun: 3:30-4:45 p.m. Monday, Hawthorne Branch Library, 6640 SE 221st St., Hawthorne. Free. (aclib.us) Spooky games, spooky treasure hunt, monster games, sound effects/mysterious music and crafty fun. For ages 5-11.
Halloween at Haile Equestrian: 4-6 p.m. Monday, Haile Equestrian, 7680 SW 46th Blvd. Free. (bit.ly/hefall22) Annual Halloween event featuring candy giveaways, horse-costume parade, pony rides, games, horse grooming and feeding stations, and photo opportunities.
Hallelujah UR Fall Festival: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Upper Room Metroplex, 3575 NE 15th St. Free. (bit.ly/urfall) Annual fall family event featuring bounce houses, screaming challenges, cotton candy, popcorn, sno cones and more.
Fall Fest: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Alive Church, 5805 NW 37th St. Free; food for sale. (myalivechurch.org) Fall family event featuring bounce houses, trunk-or-treating, food trucks and activities.
Trick-or-Treat: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW First Lane, Newberry. Free. (bit.ly/3EX17M1) Annual fall family event.
Trunk-or-Treat: 6-8 p.m. Monday, First Baptist of Newberry, 25520 W. Newberry Road, Newberry. Free. (bit.ly/fbnfall) Fall family event featuring music, games, candy and food.
Trunk-or-Treat: 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Countryside Christian School, 10926 NW 39th Ave. Free; food for sale. (bit.ly/ccsfall) Annual fall event featuring candy, food trucks and more.
Trunk-or-Treat: 6-9 p.m. Monday, Homestead Park, 1050 NE Sixth Blvd., Williston. Free; items and food for sale. (bit.ly/3siccw4) Family fall event featuring kids’ activities, sweet shoppe specials and more.
Pumpkin Smashing Party: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Rooterville Animal Sanctuary, 1208 N. CR 315, Melrose. Free. (bit.ly/3ePGTt1) It's a pumpkin feast for the animals. Free T-shirt and lunch for everyone who stays two or more hours. Trucks and/or trailers needed to load pumpkins.
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks: 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays through May 31, 2023, 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, 2023, 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.
GCM Food Festival: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Celebration Pointe, Interstate 75 and Archer Road at Celebration Pointe Avenue. Tickets: $25 in advance general admission, $30 general admission at the door, $15 ages 6-12 in advance, $20 ages 6-12 at the door, free ages 5 and younger. (bit.ly/3MKJvF8) Food, live music by Elio and cornhole.
Fall Festival: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Riverside Christian School, 8149 SW CR 341, Trenton. Tickets: $5. (bit.ly/3gsDalK) Fall family event featuring music, food, booths, chili cookoff, photo booth, bounce house, hay ride and drawing prizes.
CASTING CALL
American Legion Auxiliary Flea Market: Event set for 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 12, American Legion Post 230, 20370 E. Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne. $15 per vendor space. (481-4483) Each vendor space is 15 feet by 15 feet.
Craft Sale: Event set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 19, GFWC High Springs New Century Woman’s Club, 23674 W. U.S. 27, High Springs. (craftshopgirl@gmail, 386-518-3276) Inside and outside tables available. Handmade items only.
ART
4Most Gallery: 7-10 p.m. today Artwalk event featuring “Textures and Fear in e Digital World” by Aidan Edwards. “Textures and Fear in e Digital World” is a 10-piece solo exhibition of works that explore fear through the digital recontextualization of texture. Open 1-6 p.m. weekdays. 534 SW Fourth Ave.
A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center: 7-10 p.m. today Artwalk event featuring “My Journey: Maria Leite, An Immigrant's Story,” a multi-media art exhibition that provides an analysis of Brazilian immigrants’ trajectory, and a closer examination of Leite's arts as the visual translation of how her multiple identities informed her journey. 1013 NW Seventh Ave. (955-6840)
Artisans' Guild Gallery: 7-10 p.m. today Artwalk event featuring guild member Anna Holcombe as well as paintings from The Wild Together Community Art Project. This work is for sale with the proceeds benefiting the Guild. 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. today Artwalk event featuring “Within,” a collection of art by Blood Hive. 2031 SW Sixth St.
Bingo Deli & Pub: 7-10 p.m. today Artwalk event featuring Tin City Collective, a group of likeminded artists in Gainesville. 619 S. Main St., Unit 1A. (451-4470)
Black C Art Gallery: 7-10 p.m. today Artwalk event featuring an “October surprise.” Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. 111 SE Second Place. (blackcproduction.com)
The Bull: 7-10 p.m. today Artwalk event featuring work by Milan Hooper. 18 SW First Ave.
Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention: “Wandering the Milky Way,” a tour of the solar system, on display through Jan. 1, 2023; “Voyages,” a trip through space and time, on display through Jan. 1, 2023; “Animationland” on display through Jan. 3, 2023. 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: 9 a.m. Wednesday Boat Builders; 2:30-5 p.m. Wednesday Shark Sewing Club. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 457 Second St., Cedar Key. (543-5801, cedarkeyartscenter.org)
Cypress and Grove Brewing Company: 7-10 p.m. today Artwalk event featuring the works of Gainesville-based artist Anna Gorostiaga, who makes paintings with a common theme of "chaos" combined with childlike images. 1001 NW Fourth St.
First Magnitude Brewing Co.: 7-10 p.m. today Artwalk event featuring local brews, outdoor and indoor displays of art and seating, live music and food trucks. 1220 SE Veitch St.
Florida Museum of Natural History: Standing exhibits include the “Our Changing Climate: Past and Present,” “Butterfly Rainforest,” “Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life & Land,” “Northwest Florida: Waterways & Wildlife,” “South Florida People & Environments,” “Exploring Our World,” “Fossil Plant Garden” and “Florida Wildflower & Butterfly Garden.” All standing exhibits are free, but regular admission fees apply to enter the “Butterfly Rainforest” exhibit: $14 for adults ($12 for Florida residents and seniors) and $7 for ages 3-17. Admission is free for museum members and UF students with a valid Gator 1 card. 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: 7-10 p.m. today Artwalk event featuring “Indulge: The Art of Food,” on display through Nov. 19. 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)
Galleries at the Historic Thomas Center: 7-10 p.m. today Artwalk event featuring a response to the natural world by 14 artists whose meditative work in paint, sculpture, drawing, photography and installation art is intertwined as a quiet counterpoint to the upheaval of the onset of the pandemic. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. 302 NE Sixth Ave. (393-8532, gvlculturalaffairs.org)
Harn Museum of Art: “COPIA II,” celebrating new photographs that have entered the Harn Museum of Art’s collection in the last six years, with a few other photographs rarely or never shown before, on display through Sunday; “Speechless: Text & Image in Global Culture,” a fascinating look at how words, aesthetics and materials have supported religious, political and socio-cultural agendas for millennia, on display through Dec. 30; “Global Perspectives: Highlights from the Contemporary Collection,” a celebration of global interconnectedness, on display through Oct. 1, 2023; “She/Her/Hers: Women in the Arts of China,” which unravels the intersecting roles women played as subjects, artists and consumers of art in traditional, modern and contemporary China, on display through March 24, 2024. 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)
Hippodrome Gallery: 7-10 p.m. today Artwalk event featuring “Radiant Light” by Wes Lindberg, an exhibit of images created on stage during the world premiere of the art performance show in 2020. Gallery hours are noon-10 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE Second Place. (thehipp.org)
The Leaning Pig: 7-10 p.m. today Artwalk event featuring artworks by local artists Alma Elaine Shoaf, Allie Pishock and Noah Kellough. Kellough is an MFA candidate at the University of Florida, Pishock is a ceramicist and art teacher at Archer Elementary School, and Shoaf is a freelance artist/illustrator. 11 SE First Ave.
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; “We're Tired of Asking: Black Thursday and Civil Rights at the University of Florida,” which follows one slice of African American history in Gainesville, currently on display online and in person; “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 1 to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 513 E. University Ave. (378-2280, mathesonmuseum.org)
Melrose Bay Art Gallery: Oil paintings by Nancy Betty on display through Sunday; work by Gwen Chraznowski on display Nov. 4-20; Gallery Special Pre-Holiday Gifts Show to be held Nov. 26-Dec. 31; 2022 Holiday Invitational Reception to be held Dec. 2 during the First Friday Art Walk. 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.
The SL8: 7-10 p.m. today Artwalk event featuring “Water and AEther” by Florida native Patrick Giles. An “artist of the interior,” Giles captures the flows of energy between and within living beings. This retrospective show spans a decade of his work, from the early 2000s. 10 E. University Ave.
Sweetwater Print Cooperative: 7-9 p.m. today Artwalk event featuring opening reception for “Sideways Glance," an exhibit of digital prints by Joanna Clark that offer a slightly skewed version of the ordinary. On display through Nov. 30. Gallery hours: By appointment. 117 S. Main St. (514-3838)
University Galleries: “Painting Situations: Sigfredo Chacón and Liliana Porter / ISLAA Artist Initiative,” showcasing the work of two pioneers of Latin American conceptualism, on display through Dec. 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
The BASH Music Festival: All day Nov. 5-6, Depot Park, downtown Gainesville. Tickets: Free general admission; upgraded packages available. (thebashgnv.com) Music festival showcasing more than 30 artists on three stages plus food trucks and vendors, an artisan art and craft market, beer garden and more.
Music at Holy Trinity Series: 4 p.m. Nov. 6, Holy Trinity Church, 100 NE First St. Free. (holytrinitygnv.org) The 15th anniversary season continues with the annual All Saints' Concert with music presented by the Holy Trinity choir, Dance Alive National Ballet, chamber orchestra and conductor John T. Lowe Jr. A reception (wine and hors d’oeuvres) will follow the performance.
Jazz on The Green: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 12, Celebration Pointe, Interstate 75 and Archer Road at Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com, 333-9333) Live music, food and drinks, lawn games and more. Future events planned for Dec. 10.
UF Carillon Studio Recital: 1:55 p.m. Nov. 13, Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Drive. Free. (arts.ufl.edu) The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a fifty-minute recital. Listeners are encouraged to find a location at least 100 feet from the tower for an optimal listening experience.
Tioga Concert Night: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 18, Tioga Town Center, 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry. Free. (tiogatowncenter.com) Couch Messiahs will perform.
UF Carillon Studio Recital: 1:55 p.m. Dec. 4, Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Drive. Free. (arts.ufl.edu) Annual holiday concert. The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a fifty-minute recital. Listeners are encouraged to find a location at least 100 feet from the tower for an optimal listening experience.
tenThing Brass Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20-$40 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Norwegian brass ensemble tenThing will be your tour guide on this journey through the musical traditions of the Christmas season. Featuring songs from Norway, Germany, Italy, England and Ukraine, as well as modern classics from America, tenThing helps spread holiday cheer the only way they know how — with fantastic new arrangements and masterful performances.
Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $30-$60 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Concerto Budapest is one of the most progressive and versatile symphonic orchestras in the world. The young musicians are characterized by the passion, energy and commitment they bring to the stage. Their repertoire traverses well-loved masterpieces to newly composed works of the 21st century.
International Guitar Night XXIII: 7 and 9 p.m. Jan. 20, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) The intercontinental super-group of four acoustic guitarists has returned for its 23rd year of touring with Stephanie Jones (Australia), Olli Soikkeli (Finland), Jocelyn Gould (Canada) and Jesús Guerrero (Spain). The guitar greats take the stage displaying their individual diverse styles and then perform together, mesmerizing audiences with an evening of grandeur.
Bobby Rush: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20-$40, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) With special guest Jontavious Willis. Thanks to Bobby Rush’s long memory and quick wit, he’s hailed as one of the blues’ best storytellers, which shines through during his live shows. The two-time Grammy-winning legend and Blues Hall of Famer incorporates humor, prolific guitar and harmonica playing into his stunning performances.
Interpreti Veneziani: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $25-$45, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) When Interpreti Veneziani takes center stage, prepare for remarkable interpretations of Vivaldi, Bach and other Baroque composers. The ensemble has gained a reputation for its exuberance and Italian brio characterizing their performances.
Isaiah Sharkey: 7 and 9 p.m. Jan. 28, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Isaiah Sharkey and his band fuse their background in rock, gospel, jazz, R&B, blues and funk to create an original sound with an unmistakable dose of soul. Sharkey toured as lead guitarist with D’Angelo and John Mayer.
Viano String Quartet: 2 p.m. Feb. 5, 2023, Squitieri Studio Theatre in the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $35 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Viano String Quartet performs chamber with a lust for life that few can rival. Formed in 2015 at the prestigious Colburn Conservatory of Music in Los Angeles, the quartet has built a career on touring the globe and winning top prizes at international competitions, including the coveted First Prize at the 2019 Banff International String Quartet Competition.
Delfeayo Marsalis: 7 and 9 p.m. Feb. 9, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) For Delfeayo Marsalis, music runs in his family, and it’s in his blood! Marsalis is a Grammy award-winning trombonist, composer and producer who has toured internationally with jazz icons such as Ray Charles, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Elvin Jones and Slide Hampton, as well as leading his own group.
Kings Return: 7 and 9 p.m. Feb. 24, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Kings Return’s tagline is simple: “We sing in stairwells.” The unique, harmonizing group turned Internet sensation captures the essence of an old-school a cappella quartet with sounds inspired by gospel and R&B, and has a reputation for performing diverse arrangements from “Ave Maria” to “How Deep is Your Love” and “God Bless America.” Kings Return has been featured on NPR and has performed on stages (and stairwells) nationwide.
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $30-$60 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the greatest orchestral music, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields has gained an enviable reputation for its distinctive, polished and refined sound. Combine this world-class orchestra with Johannes Moser, who is a passionate and fiercely graceful artist, and you’ll experience a performance like never before.
Jessica Vosk: 7 and 9 p.m. March 2, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Jessica Vosk is a celebrated singer and actress known for her starring role on Broadway and in the national tour of “Wicked.” Her strengths are in her stage presence and in her natural humor. She draws audiences in with her unique voice and by sharing real-life stories about her pandemic experience, journey to Broadway, her love life and her formative years.
Itzhak Perlman and Rohan De Silva: 7:30 p.m. March 6, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $45-$75 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Beyond his technical mastery, legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman is known for his musical eloquence. Performing with Perlman is grandmaster pianist Rohan De Silva.
Stacey Kent: 7 and 9 p.m. March 9, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) When talking about Stacey Kent, it’s easy to get caught up in all of the accolades she’s earned during her 20-plus years as a jazz vocalist. The Gold, Double Gold and Platinum-selling artist has released hit records on legendary jazz label Blue Note, garnered a global following of diehard fans and received endless praise from critics along the way.
“Celebrating Elvis Presley’s Records From Sun Studio”: 7 and 9 p.m. March 10, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Performed by Tyler Hilton with the Hot Club of Cowtown. Known for its legendary music collection, including the early albums of Elvis Presley, Sun Studio left an indelible mark on the history of rock ’n’ roll. In 2005, Hilton was cast to play the legendary rock star in the blockbuster biopic “Walk the Line” (starring Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash). Now, he has teamed up with hot jazz and Western swing trio Hot Club of Cowtown to bring Elvis’ greatest hits from the Sun Studio years to life on the stage.
The Kingdom Choir: 7:30 p.m. March 20, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20-$40 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) London’s The Kingdom Choir were catapulted to worldwide fame after their show-stopping performance of “Stand By Me” at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Since that day, the choir’s infectious joy and spirit, matched only by their raw gospel spiritual style, has taken them around the world performing soulful renditions of traditional gospel classics and popular contemporary hits.
San Salvador: 7 and 9 p.m. April 13, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) The members of San Salvador have made it their mission to search for what they call “universal folklore,” rooted in their region’s deep troubadour traditions yet oscillating between cultures and musical genres. Singing in Occitan — a language that is spoken primarily in southern France — this group of six singers composes hypnotic vocal harmonies cascading over shifting patterns of compelling polyrhythmic percussion.
Love Canon: 7 and 9 p.m. April 14, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Love Canon takes you back in time. The group’s performances reimagine pop hits of the ’80s and ’90s. Additionally, they deliver a fresh take on classics, crossing genres to recount music from the likes of Peter Gabriel, Billy Joel, Depeche Mode and Paul Simon.
Risa Hokamura: 2 p.m. April 16, 2023, Squitieri Studio Theatre in the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $35 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) At just 22 years old, Risa Hokamura is on the short-list of the world’s great violinists. She picked up the instrument at the age of 3 and by 10, Hokamura was already capturing top prizes at competitions in her native Japan.
Angélique Kidjo: 2:30 p.m. April 18, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $30-$60 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo is one of the greatest artists in international music today — a creative force with 16 albums to her name. Her striking voice, stage presence, and fluency have cross-pollinated West African traditions of her childhood in Benin, with elements of American R&B, funk and jazz, as well as influences from Europe and Latin America.
UPCOMING EVENTS
“Elf: The Musical”: 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays plus 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 4-Dec. 11, Buchholz High School, 5510 NW 27th Ave. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 students, $10 group rate, free for BHS faculty. (buchholzdrama.com) “Elf” is a musical based on the motion picture of the same name, with a score by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin. The book is adapted by Bob Martin and Thomas Meehan from the 2003 film. The musical ran on Broadway and tours annually in the U.S.
McIntosh 1890s Festival: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5, town of McIntosh, 5835 Avenue G, McIntosh. Free entry; items and food for sale. (mcintoshfestival.com) Annual event in its 48th year with more than 280 arts, crafts, plants and antiques vendors plus live music.
Tioga Outdoor Movie Night: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Tioga Town Center, 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry. Free. (tiogatowncenter.com) Tioga movie night featuring “Elf.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy the movie under the stars.
Chomp the Block: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 11, Celebration Pointe, off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free entry; food and drinks for sale. (celebrationpointe.com) Pre-Gator football event featuring food and drinks from onsite restaurants and food trucks, live music, giveaways and games, along with special appearances by the Gators’ Spirit Team. Live music will be performed by Gainesville Retro Society.
American Legion Auxiliary Flea Market: 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 12, American Legion Post 230, 20370 E. Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne. Free entry; food and items for sale. (481-4483) Vendors, breakfast and lunch. All proceeds benefit local veterans, a special education class at Shell Elementary and local food pantries.
Paleontology in the Park: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Depot Park, 870 SE Fourth St. Free. (bit.ly/paleonov21) Complete a fossil-finding expedition with the help of Depot Park Ambassadors while learning about the unique fossils hidden throughout the Blue Grotto. Future dates include Dec. 10.
High Springs Art Walk: Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 19, downtown High Springs. Free entry. (facebook.com/HighSpringsDowntownMerchants) Seasonal monthly event featuring local artists gracing sidewalks and storefronts with some locations featuring live painting and demonstrations. Future date is Dec. 17.
Sunday Assembly: 11 a.m. Nov. 20, Pride Center located in the Liberty Center, 3131 NW 13th St. Free. (SundayAssembly32601@gmail.com, sagainesville.weebly.com) Sunday Assembly will host guest speaker Barbara Oberlander, a retired professor emerita of history at Santa Fe College. The title of her talk will be “Coming to the $20 Bill — Harriet Tubman.” Music will be provided by Sunday Assembly musicians with the opportunity to sing along. Vaccinations, boosters and face masks are recommended and encouraged. It also is possible to attend via Zoom.
“Chicago”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $45-$75 general admission, $20 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) After 25 years, “Chicago” is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, with one show-stopping song after another, and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder “Chicago” has been honored with six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations.
“The Nutcracker”: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17-18, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $30-$50. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Performed by Dance Alive National Ballet. The all-time family favorite returns. Clara saves the nutcracker prince, and to thank her, he brings her on a magical journey to the Kingdom of Sweets, where the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy puts on a regal show.
Class With Clara: 4 p.m. Dec. 17-18, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $25; free for spectators. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Presented by Dance Alive National Ballet. Join the charming Clara, heroine of “The Nutcracker,” for a princess-style ballet class onstage in the Kingdom of the Sweets. Training not required. Street shoes acceptable, but you can dance in your socks or ballet shoes. Company dancers will be available to help children as well, so they will have the most possible attention given.
Shen Yun: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3-4, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $84-$184. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends and ethnic traditions all spring to life through classical Chinese dance, enchanting live orchestral music, authentic costumes and patented interactive backdrops. Revisit a time when scholars and artists sought harmony with the Tao, or the “Way” of the universe, and when divine beings walked upon the earth to inspire humanity.
“Stomp”: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $45-$75 general admission, $20 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) “Stomp” is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty and utterly unique — an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments — matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps — to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms.
“Alice”: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $25-$45 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Travel down the rabbit hole MOMIX-style with their newest creation, “Alice,” inspired by the classic story “Alice in Wonderland.” As Alice’s body grows and shrinks and grows again, dancers extend themselves by means of props, ropes and other dancers.
Demetri Martin: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20-$40 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Demetri Martin is one of the most recognizable comedic voices in a generation. Blending cerebral and fanciful jokes with hilarious songs and inventive illustrations, Martin has toured the world and released four one hour-long standup comedy specials, including his latest for Netflix, “The Overthinker.”
“Horse of a Different Color”: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $27-$49. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Performed by Dance Alive National Ballet. A contemporary performance showcasing the thrill and excitement of change set to music by Stella Sung.
“Disney’s Winnie the Pooh”: 2 p.m. Feb. 19, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20-$75 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, Owl and Tigger come to life in a beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation. Featuring the Sherman Brothers’ classic Grammy Award-winning music with further songs by A.A. Milne, this beautifully fresh stage variation is told with stunning life-sized puppetry through the eyes of the characters in a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood.
“Swan Lake”: 7:30 p.m. March 25, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $35-$70. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Performed by Dance Alive National Ballet. “Swan Lake” is the story of a prince whose fiancee has been transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer. With guest artists Oksana Maslova and Sterling Baca from Philadelphia Ballet, this performance transforms the stage into a world of beauty and artistry.
“Carmen”: 7:30 p.m. March 31-April 1, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20-$40 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Performed by UF Opera Theatre and UF Symphony Orchestra. Set in 1830 Spain, “Carmen” is a roller-coaster ride of desire, passion and the relentless hand of fate.
“My Fair Lady”: 7:30 p.m. April 3, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $45-$75 general admission, $20 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Boasting such classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “On the Street Where You Live,” “My Fair Lady” tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But, who is really being transformed?
“Āhuti”: 7:30 p.m. April 22, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20-$40 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Performed by The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble in collaboration with The Chitrasena Dance Company. Nrityagram is a thriving community of artists dedicated to the practice of Odissi, a 2,000-year-old classical dance of India. The village is home to a school inspired by the Gurukula, an ancient teaching paradigm, and an internationally renowned dance ensemble. The mission is to nurture dance professionals through the gurukula system, perform on a global stage, and forge a community through outreach.
Alan Cumming: 7:30 p.m. April 23, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $30-$60 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Alan Cumming is not acting his age. Hailed by Time Magazine as one of the three most fun people in show business, the Tony and Olivier award-winning theatre actor equally enjoys the stage and the big screen. However, he prefers center stage, which allows him to connect with audiences. Join Cumming for a hilarious night of storytelling, music and hijinks. This performance includes adult content.
This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Scene Calendar: UF Carillon Studio Recital, Molecular Mania, more
