2017 Gfaa Fine Arts Fair at Tioga Booth Layout

MUSIC

Jack Williams Concert: seven:30 p.k. Friday, Sandhill Stage at Prairie Creek Order, 7204 SE County Road 234. Tickets: $20 suggested donation, cash or cheque just (317-7307, sandhillstage@gmail.com) Folk guitarist Jack Williams performs as part of the Sandhill Stage Concert serial. Proceeds benefit nonprofits Alachua Conservation Trust and Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery.

Downtown Countdown — A New Yr'southward Celebration: 9 p.m.-12:xxx a.m. Sunday, Bo Diddley Community Plaza, 111 Eastward. Academy Ave. Complimentary. (393-7527) Annual New Year'south concert featuring nine-piece Motown soul band Savants of Soul and reggae-ska outfit The Duppies. Free noisemakers will be handed out before the countdown to midnight.

Donna the Buffalo: 8 p.m. Friday, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A Northward Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets: $25 advance, $28 mean solar day of evidence, general admission standing. (904-209-0399, www.ticketmaster.com) Roots group blending Cajun/zydeco, rock, folk, reggae and country sounds performs.

Henry Rollins: 8 p.m. Monday, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A Northward Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets: $33-$43. (904-209-0399, www.ticketmaster.com) Punk singer performs a "Travel Slideshow Spoken Word Tour."

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YMCA New year's day Celebration: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, N Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34th Blvd. Tickets: $5. Carnival-style event featuring activities for all ages, including music, game booths, trapeze shows, rides, face painting, bounce houses, a petting zoo, a photo berth, food trucks and more.

Sparks in the Park: 5-7 p.thou. Sun, Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Ave. Gratuitous. (393-8510) Events begin at 5 p.grand. with music by DJ Billy Beats followed at half-dozen:xxx p.grand. by a musically choreographed fireworks testify over the park's master pond followed by a walk downwards a luminary-lit walkway to Bo Diddley Plaza for the annual Downtown Inaugural event.

Senior Fun Day Bowling: 10 a.m. Fridays, Splitz Lanes, 1301 NW 76th Blvd. Tickets: $eleven (260-4816 or 262-4200) Weekly 55 and over bowling result held on Fridays.

Community Sun Celebration: 3 p.m. Saturdays, Westside Park, 3100 NW Eighth Ave. Gratis. Open community gathering for park activities, such as frisbee, and friendly conversation. Meets on the park'southward northeast field.

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Gainesville Poets & Writers: Group meetings are half-dozen:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Lucky'due south Market place Community Room, 1459 NW 23rd Ave.

Weekly Poetry Jam: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Borough Media Eye, 433 Southward. Main St. Price: $3-$v donations appreciated. (373-0010, www.CivicMediaCenter.org) Gainesville's longest-running open up poetry reading.

Discussion Weavers Writing Group: 6 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month, Crone's Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217 Identify, Citra. Writing group for women. Each coming together begins with a potluck dinner followed past writing, reading, discussion and sharing.

CASTING Call

Art at the Archer Depot: Organizers are looking for artisans, craft makers, horticulturalists, farmer-market vendors, Archer-based youth groups, entertainers, businesses, and faith communities to submit applications for participation in their March 10 outcome. For more than information, telephone call 374-8240, visit www.facebook.com/archerhistoricalsociety or send an email to archerhistorical@yahoo.com

Voices Rising Community Chorus: Vocalizer registration for bound term will take place on Sun, Jan. 7, from 6-7:thirty p.g. in the Atrium at Trinity United Methodist Church building, 4000 NW 53rd Ave. This intergenerational chorus is open to adults and to youth ages 10 and older. For more information visit www.vrccgainesville.org or call 275-6624.

GFAA Fine Arts Fair at Tioga: 11th-almanac Gainesville Fine Arts Clan effect at Tioga Boondocks Middle March 3-4, 2018; seeking artists in all mediums: oils, acrylics, watercolor, mixed media, wood, ceramics, jewelry, photography, drinking glass, drawing, colored pencil and others. Crafts non accustomed. Contact Karen Koegel, director, for more information: directorgfaafair@gmail.com. Deadline is Saturday.

ART

Artisans' Guild Gallery: "Handmade for the Holidays" featuring hundreds of handcrafted fine arts and crafts, including many fabricated as vacation gifts, through Dec. Gallery hours are x a.k.-7 p.thou. Monday-Sabbatum, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Union Street Station, 201 SE Second Place, Suite 113. (378-1383, world wide web.artisansguildgallery.com)

Cedar Key Arts Center: "Warriors" showroom featuring works by military machine veterans from the Veteran's Fine art Center of Tampa continues through Tuesday. Hours are 10 a.thou. to 5 p.m. daily, 457 Second St., Cedar Key. (543-5801, www.cedarkeyartscenter.org)

Cedar Central Historical Society Museum: Exhibit featuring sculptures made using motorcycle parts and created by Henry Cisneros through Dec. Gallery hours are 1-4 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, ten a.m.-4 p.g. Fri-Saturday, 609 Second Street. (543-5549, www.cedarkeyhistoricmuseum.org)

Florida Museum Of Natural History:  "Beverly and Jon Thompson Discovery Zone"; "Bark Protrude Calligraphy" showroom features 10 mixed-media pieces of high resolution images of bark beetles with examples of their three-dimensional habitats through June; "Exploring Our Globe," spotlighting ongoing UF and museum research and initiatives in the fields of science, technology, technology and math, and offer videos, photographs and discovery drawers to permit visitors to view specimens and learn most the museum's 100-year history; "Florida Fossils," which highlights the museum'south internationally acclaimed fossil collections encapsulating the concluding 65 million years of Earth's history including the jaw of the extinct Megalodon, the largest shark that e'er lived; "Our Free energy Future," which offers hands-on activities about energy consumption and conservation, and how individual behaviors can brand a meaning difference; "Mapping the Museum'due south Collections," an exhibit showcasing how scientists apply the museum'southward diverse collections to tackle earth issues. Hours are 10 a.m.-five p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 3215 Hull Road. Free. (846-2000)

Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery: "Landscapes and Nevertheless Life" exhibit runs through January. 7. The gallery features original artwork created by members; all work for auction. Gallery hours are xi a.m.-6 p.thousand. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1314 S. Main St. (info@gainsevillefinearts.org)

Harn Museum Of Art: "Condign a Woman in the Age of Enlightenment" features 120 drawings, pastels, paintings and sculptures by French artists of the 18th and early 18th centuries through Sun; "Vast: Sea, Table salt, Sand, Sky" features photographs by acclaimed New York creative person Joni Sternbach, including surfer portraits from Sternbach'south nearly celebrated series, "Surfland," through April 24; "ABC: Fine art by the Letter" showcases the Harn's diverse collecting areas through an alphabetical exploration of subject matter, medium and formal elements through June three; "Conserving Treasures: Jamini Roy and Mod Indian Art" continues through March eleven; "Show Me the Mini," which features more than than 100 miniature works from the Asian collection and marks the fifth-year anniversary of the Cofrin Asian Fine art Fly, continues through November; Museum hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.1000. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Lord's day, 3259 Hull Road. Gratuitous. (392-9826)

Hawthorne Historical Museum And Cultural Heart: Paintings past Francis Moore along with a celebrated retentivity map of "old" Hawthorne; other exhibits spotlight the turpentine industry along with artifacts of Magnesia Springs, 1-4 p.one thousand. Saturdays, 7225 SE 221, Hawthorne. (481-4491)

Malgorzata's Gallery: Multimedia hand-crafted ornaments for the holiday season featured through December, and hand-woven metallic art past Malgorzata Deyrup through January. Semi Annual auction in the gallery start January. x Gallery hours are x a.1000.-6 p.chiliad. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 11 a.m.-six p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 11 a.m.-4 p.yard. Saturdays, 2441 NW 43rd St., No. nine, Thornebrook Village. (215-8689, www.malgorzatas.com)

Matheson History Museum: Current exhibit "Liberating Learning?: The Story of Desegregation in Alachua County Schools" uses images from Lincoln and Gainesville loftier schools' yearbooks and other local organizations to examine Alachua Canton Schools' experience with desegregation. Permanent and temporary exhibits tell the story of Alachua Canton, including a look at area history from the Timucuan Indians and the Spanish occupation of the area to William Bartram's travels and more. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sat, 513 E. University Ave. Complimentary. (378-2280, www.mathesonmuseum.org)

Melrose Bay Art Gallery: "2017 Holiday Invitational" featuring new works by 47 artists continues through December. Gallery hours are ten a.m.-half dozen p.grand. Saturdays, one p.one thousand.-five p.thou. Sundays or by engagement. 103 State Road 26, Melrose (352-475-3866 or 352-318-3046, world wide web.melrosebayartgallery.com)

Sweetwater Print Cooperative: "Off the Wall," the co-op'southward annual holiday prove featuring works in a variety of media past members and friends for vacation giving, continues through Jan. 24 and can be seen Thursday afternoons, Friday mornings and by appointment past calling 514-3838. 117 Due south. Main St. (514-3838)

Thomas Center Galleries: "Cross Creek Rising — The Consciousness of Land & Water," featuring paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography that gloat the wilderness, land and water that inspired the artistic voice of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. Exhibition continues through Jan. Gallery hours are viii a.m.-v p.m. Monday-Fri, 1-four p.grand. Saturday, 302 NE 6th Ave. (393-8532, www.gvlculturalaffairs.org)

University Galleries: "Apocalyptic Worlds" a collaborative cartoon assignment adult in a UF thematic drawing class inspired past a reading and give-and-take of the opening chapters of Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World." Exhibit runs through Feb. 2 in the Gary R. Libby Gallery. A public reception will be held in the gallery on Jan. 19 from 7-9 p.m. University Gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday x a.one thousand.-5 p.m., Thursday ten a.g.-7 p.m., Saturday apex-4 p.m.; Grinter Gallery hours are Monday-Fri 8 a.m.-v p.m.; Gary R. Libby Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-v p.thou.; 400 SW 13th St. (www.arts.ufl.edu/university-galleries)

Alternative Art SPACES

E'lan Hair Studio: "Guess Where?" showroom featuring photography by Dan Rountree runs through Jan. 26 when a closing reception will be held during Artwalk. 115 North. Main St.

Falcon Financial Management: Featured artist is Adrienne Goina, whose oil on sheet works will exist featured through Sunday. Gallery hours are 8 a.grand.-v p.m. 2631-B NW 41st St.

Oak Hammock Art Gallery: The electric current exhibit "Judged GFAA Art Showroom in the Gallery at Oak Hammock" continues through Friday, Jan. v. Gallery is open to the public 11 a.m.-4 p.thousand. daily. 5100 SW 25th Blvd. (548-m, galleryexhibit.org)

UPCOMING CONCERTS

Rodney Dillard & The Walker Brothers: 7 p.k. Jan. 4, Tuesday, Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave. Tickets: $20 in accelerate or at the door, cash or check only, and $30 for limited VIP seating. (www.evansmediasource.com) Rodney Dillard, a cast member of "The Andy Griffith Testify," performs accompanied by the Walker Brothers every bit part of the metropolis'southward Jewel Box Concert Series. Concertgoers are welcome to bring their ain wine or beer, which volition be served by attendants, and dinner will be available for purchase. Doors open at half-dozen p.g.

The Zombies: 8 p.m. Jan. 12, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North Ponte Vedra Embankment. Tickets: $63-$73; $178.50 VIP seating with meet and greet. (904-209-0399, www.ticketmaster.com) British group performs on "Odessy and Oracle" 50th Ceremony tour.

The Travelin' McCourys: 8 p.m. January. 20, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets: $23.50 advance, $27.50 twenty-four hour period of show. (904-209-0399, www.ticketmaster.com) Bluegrass grouping featuring the songs of Del McCoury and others performs.

14th Annual Palatka Bluegrass Festival: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily Feb. 15-17, Rodeheaver Boys' Ranch, 380 Boys Ranch Road, Palatka, Tickets: $xv-$45 daily, $45-$95 all three days. (706-864-7203, www.adamsbluegrass.com) Outdoor festival featuring The Earls of Leicester, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage and others.

Willie Nelson & Family unit: 7:30 p.chiliad. Feb. 18, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A Due south., St. Augustine. Tickets: $49.50-$99.fifty; $39.fifty obstructed view. (904-209-0367, world wide web.ticketmaster.com) Country singer performs with Los Lonely Boys.

Blackwater Sol Revue: iii:thirty p.m. Feb. 24, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A Due south., St. Augustine. Tickets: $xxx-$50. (904-209-0367, www.ticketmaster.com) JJ Grey & Mofro, Los Lobos, North Mississippi Allstars, the Marcus King Band and others perform.

Southern Uprising: five:30 p.m. March ix, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine. Tickets: $44-$94. (904-209-0367, www.ticketmaster.com) Travis Tritt, the Charlies Daniels Band, Marshall Tucker Ring and The Outlaws perform.

Brad Paisley: 7:thirty p.grand. March x, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A Southward., St. Augustine. Tickets: $65-$135; $35 obstructed view. (904-209-0367, www.ticketmaster.com) Country vocalist performs, with Chase Bryant.

An Evening with Foreigner: viii p.m. March 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South., St. Augustine. Tickets: $54-$104; $44 obstructed view. (904-209-0367, www.ticketmaster.com) Rock group performs with The Dave Eggar Orchestra.

Yanni: 7:30 p.one thousand. Apr 27, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine. Tickets: $49-$129; $34 obstructed view. (904-209-0367, world wide web.ticketmaster.com) Keyboardist and composer performs "25th Ceremony of Live at the Acropolis" bout.

UPCOMING EVENTS

"No Go out": Opens Jan. five and runs through January. 21; Fridays and Saturdays at eight p.m. and Sundays at ii p.thousand.; a dprescounted preview performance is being offered on Jan. iv for $five, Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, 619 S. Main St. Tickets: $15, $xiii for students, educators, seniors, vets and active military. (234-6278) An existential play by French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre about iii strangers who are expecting to be damned for all eternity upon dying simply to discover themselves in parlor from which they tin can not exit. As they brainstorm to share the details of their crimes, they discover that "hell is other people."

High Springs Merchants First Fri: 5-8 p.m. January. 5, Downtown High Springs.Gratuitous. Visit participating businesses throughout downtown in guild to receive a door prize tickets that tin can be redeemed. Grand prize is a High Springs shopping spree.

Professional Connections Coming together: 11:30 a.1000. January. 7, Applebee'due south, 1005 NW 13th St. Complimentary. (317-2942 or 710-6539 ) A social group for busy professionals that meets the first Sun of each month to relish hiking, travel, dinner, movies, theatre and other activities. Newcomers are welcome.

"The Royale": Opens Jan. 12 and runs through Feb. 11; seven p.1000. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.thou. Fridays, five and viii:thirty p.m. Saturdays, and 2 and 7 p.one thousand. Sundays; Discounted previews Jan. 10 and xi, $18 and $15 for youths, Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE Second Place. Tickets: $37, $25 for adults under 30 and seniors, and $15 for youths. (375-4477, www.thehipp.org) This play penned by Marco Ramirez, showrunner for Marvel's "Daredevil," is set in 1905 amid the Jim Crow-era and tells the a story based on the life of Jack Johnson, the first African-American Earth Heavyweight champion.

SwampCon "Voyage": 10 a.m.-ix p.1000. Jan. 13-14, Reitz Union, 655 Reitz Spousal relationship Drive, UF campus. Free; accelerate registration required (www.swampcon.org) Seventh annual multi-genre — anime, comics, games, etc. — fan and cosplay convention featuring panels, a fan-made Vocaloid concert, drag prove, costume contests, and a Maid Buffet. New this yr is a Poi Concert. This year's event follows a pirate theme.

Tango Burn down: vii:30 p.m. Jan. nineteen, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. $twenty-$forty; $x UF students. (392-2787, world wide web.performingarts.ufl.edu) Argentine trip the light fantastic company performs tango dance styles.

Local Author Series: ii:xxx p.thousand. Jan. 21, Headquarters Library, 401 Due east. University Ave. Free. (334-3900) Award-winning romance author Darlene Marshall volition read from her historical romance novel "The Bride and the Buccaneer," answer questions and sign copies of the book.

The History of Tacachale: 6 p.m. Jan 25, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. (mathesonmuseum.org) Author and historian Steve Noll to share with us the history of Tacachale and talk over his book, "Feeble-Minded in Our Midst: Institutions for the Mentally Retarded in the South, 1900-1940."

32nd annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire: 10 a.m.-half-dozen p.one thousand. Sat-Sundays, and Friday 9 a.m.-v p.m.; runs Jan. 27-28 and February. 2-4, Alachua County Fairgrounds, 3100 NE 39th Ave. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and military, and $8 for ages five-17; discounted admission Friday, February. 2. (334-2787, www.hoggetownefaire.com) The metropolis's annual medieval faire features numerous stages of continuous entertainment, a market with hundreds of artisans and entertainers, nutrient and beer vendors, and troupes of actors, musicians and street performers. Entertainment includes jousts on a tournament field, living chess matches, full-flight falconry, aerial acrobats, magicians and more.

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