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A HANDY GUIDE TO GET YOU GOING AND KEEP YOU BUSY THIS MONTH.
HOT CARS & COOL CATS CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW // APRIL 17 This fundraiser for EARS Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary provides a fun time for the whole family with live music, vendors, food and, of course, the cars, trucks and motorcycles. There is no cost for spectators, and the fee is just $10 to enter your vehicle or bike. This outdoor event will last from 10am to 3pm and allow for social distancing, and participants can sign up for an educational tour to meet Maximus the tiger. Check out the event’s Facebook page or earsinc.net for more information.
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FESTIVALS OF SPEED // APRIL 30-MAY 1 CRIMES OF THE HEART // APRIL 8-MAY 2
What hilarity and scandal could possibly come from three sisters reuniting at their childhood home in Mississippi? Drop by the Ocala Civic Theatre to find out. Crimes of the Heart will run Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. Parties will be seated with social distancing in mind, and masks are required in the theatre. Ticket price for those under 18 is $15, over 18 is $30. To purchase tickets or learn more, visit ocalacivictheatre.com or call the box office at (352) 236-2274.
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The Festivals of Speed thoroughbred weekend will include the Luxury Lifestyle Cocktail Reception on April 30. Considered the ultimate Kentucky Derby party, the reception will take place at the Equestrian Hotel and will include fine wine, craft cocktails, aged scotch, rare bourbon and more. There will be chef-attended culinary stations, and each guest will receive a VIP gift bag. While enjoying the event, guests can peruse a collection of fine jewels, works of art, timepieces and more. The main event will include classic, exotic and muscle cars displayed around the world-class resort on May 1. Guests will experience automotive designs by Ferrari, Bentley, Lamborghini, McLaren, Porsche and more. For tickets and more information, visit festivalsofspeed.com.
EARTHFEST: CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY // APRIL 24 This event hosted by the City of Ocala is fun for the whole family and is the perfect way to celebrate Mother Earth and all she offers. The event will include tree climbing for the kids, a youth fishing derby, a rock wall and more. Feed live butterflies, learn about organizations and support the environment by encouraging conservation and sustainability. There will also be live music, food trucks and craft vendors. The celebration will take place at Tuscawilla Park from 9am to 2pm. Visit the Facebook event page or ocalafl.org/recpark for more details.
Car photo courtesy of Festivals of Speed; Earthfest photo courtesy of the City of Ocala; Muddy Princess photo courtesy of Muddy Princess; Ocala Symphony Orchestra photo by Maven Photo & Film courtesy of Ocala Symphony Orchestra
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