What's Happening: Family Fishing, 'Florida Skies (Autumn),' Tioga Concert Night and more
NOV. 12
FAMILY FISHING: Take the entire family out for a morning of fresh air during the UF/IFAS Family Fishing Day, held from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 12. All family members are encouraged to participate. The site offers a railed fishing deck with two handicapped-accessible ramps for use by everyone who loves fresh-water fishing. Loaner poles and bait will be available, but everyone is encouraged to bring their own equipment and bait. The event is catch-and-release only. Volunteers are on hand to help. Event organizers encourage folks with little or no fishing experience to attend — their volunteers enjoy showing novices the ropes. The fishing ponds are located at 7922 NW 71st St., and the fishing is free, though donations are welcome. For more information, visit sfrc.ufl.edu.
NOV. 18
“FLORIDA SKIES (AUTUMN)”: Join James Albury, host of “The Sky Above Us” and former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers,” from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18 as he takes attendees on a personally guided tour of the night sky using the GOTO Chronos Space Simulator. “Florida Skies” is the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium’s weekly star show that familiarizes attendees with some of the popular constellations visible from sunset to sunrise, as well as the stories behind them. The show also explains how and where in the sky you can find the brightest planets. Viewings are available from 7 to 8 p.m. every Friday through Nov. 18, and tickets are $7.19 for adults and $6.17 for ages 4-12, ages 60 and older, UF affiliates, military and first responders. Purchase tickets online at showpass.com/o/santa-fe-college-planetarium. The Kika Silva Pla Planetarium is located at 3000 NW 83rd St.
NOV. 18
TIOGA CONCERT NIGHT: Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a performance under the stars by Couch Messiahs from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Tioga Town Center Amphitheatre. This is a free outdoor concert. Don't forget to visit the Tioga Town Center restaurants for dinner before the show, or to grab take-out to enjoy during the concert. Parking is available near the Tioga Town Center, 33 SW 130th Way in Newberry.
NOV. 18 THROUGH NOV. 20
CATS UNDER THE STARS: Rum 138 will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a Music and Arts Festival, dubbed Cats Under the Stars, a three-day camping event, Nov. 18-20 at 2070 SW CR 138 in Fort White. This event promises a fun-filled weekend of live music, art, yoga, camping and kayak trips on the Santa Fe Rive. Weekend and day passes are available. Cats Under the Stars will feature national artists The Garcia Project, the only nationally touring tribute to the Jerry Garcia Band; Billy Gilmore Bluegrass Band with Brett Bass, featuring progressive bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Billy Gilmore from “The Grass is Dead” and award-winning flat picker Brett Bass from Grandpa’s Cough Medicine; Marcus Rezak’s Shred is Dead; The Pine Box Dwellers; The Funky Miracle; Glass Camels; and many more regional and local acts. Proceeds from the event will help support Our Santa Fe River and The Florida Springs Council. Rum 138 is a community based ecotourism destination focused on protecting the Santa Fe River and the numerous springs it contains. Rum 138 provides water sports via kayak, canoe and paddle board rentals and sales; plus showcases regional fine artists such as John Moran. For more information and ticketing for Cats Under the Stars, visit rum138.com/10-year-anniversary, call 386-454-4247 or email info@rum138.com.
NOV. 18 THROUGH DEC. 11
“SHREK THE MUSICAL”: “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek …” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and more than 1 dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand — and his name is Shrek. “Shrek The Musical,” the newest production from Gainesville Community Playhouse, brings all of the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears. Catch a performance at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 18 through Dec. 11 at the Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd. Tickets are $23 for general admission, $19 for seniors and $12 for students. For more information about this and upcoming productions, or to purchase tickets online, visit gcplayhouse.org.
This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: What's Happening: Cats Under The Stars, 'Shrek The Musical' and more
