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A HANDY GUIDE TO GET YOU GOING AND KEEP YOU BUSY THIS MONTH.
HORSE FEVER 20/20 // MARCH 1-27 A new herd is coming to the Circle Square Cultural Center this month, thanks to the Horse Fever 20/20 art project by Marion Cultural Alliance. The first Horse Fever public art project was created in 2001, with the painted horses traveling to events and being displayed all over our community. Now, to celebrate the project’s 20th anniversary, a new herd has arrived and will be on display for the public to see. On March 1 from 11am-2pm a special outdoor photo op will take place on the front lawn. After that time, the herd will be on display in the lobby Monday through Saturday 11am-2pm—and you can check them out for free! Face masks are required indoors. Learn more at mcaocala.org.
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Ready to hit the road in a brand-new RV? Make plans to head to the Ocala RV Show at the Florida Horse Park to visit with 11 participating RV dealers. The Ocala RV Show, hosted by the Florida RV Trade Association, is North Central Florida’s largest RV show. The show takes place Thursday through Saturday from 9am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm. Admission is $5 for adults, while kids 16 and under get in free. Check out the show on Thursday for buy-one-get-one-free admission, and military and first responders get $2 off admission every day. Learn more about the show at frvta.org/show/ocala-rv-show.
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RETRO SOUNDS AT FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK // MARCH 5
OCALA RV SHOW // MARCH 4-7
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This month’s downtown Ocala First Friday Art Walk will feature Retro Sounds, a music and art event, celebrating the disco era of the 1970s with a performance by Bee Gees tribute artists Bee Gees Now. The free event will take place from 6-9pm throughout downtown. Attendees will enjoy activities with a 1970’s twist, such as local arts organizations providing free, hands-on art activities; visual artists working live throughout downtown; special sales at participating restaurants and extended business hours at local shops. In addition, a vintage car exhibit by the Ocala Street Cruisers will be displayed on the east side of the downtown square. For more information, contact the City of Ocala Cultural Arts department at (352) 629-8447 or visit ocalafl.org/artwalk.
OCALA VEG FEST // MARCH 7 The third annual Ocala Veg Fest is coming to the Ocala Downtown Market in a celebration of all things veggie. This event takes place from 10am-3pm and offers free admission for a fun and informative outdoor lunchtime gathering of plant-based exhibitors and presenters. Come see how easy it is to find healthy plant-based foods in the Ocala area, find local sources of eco-friendly and cruelty-free products and learn about the science behind the benefits of a plant-based diet. The event features expert speakers, cooking demos, vendors and animal rescues—with entertainment and activities for the whole family. Find this event on Facebook for more information.
Retro Sounds photo courtesy of Bee Gees Now; Artist’s Outlook photo: Christopher Still, “On the Ocklawaha River,” 1995, Oil on canvas, 24 x 36 in., Gift of Elizabeth I. Coachman, courtesy of the Appleton Museum of Art; Kenny G photo courtesy of the Reilly Arts Center
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