The To-Do List

February

FEB. 1 What the world needs now

She’s a music legend whose music never goes out of style. Dionne Warwick will be at The Sharon in Spanish Springs Town Square in The Villages to celebrate more than 50 years with 75 charted hit songs and more than 100 million records sold. 7pm. Tickets: $50-$150 at thesharon.com.

FEB. 1-MARCH 16 Play ball!

Registration for basketball (ages 5-15) at Camp Geneva on Monday and Wednesday, March 26-May 16. Spring T-Ball (ages 4-6) playing at Veterans Park, Tuesday and Thursday, March 27-May 17. For information, call Fruitland Park Recreation at 352.360.6734.

FEB. 2 Meet the artist

POParrazzi Gallery Exhibit from artist Steven Hlavac from 7-9pm at Leesburg Center for the Arts, 429 W. Magnolia Ave. Free admission includes reception.

FEB. 2-3 Family history rocks

A Mid-Winter Genealogy Conference at the Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Dr., Clermont. Sessions are 9am-noon both days. Leaders include Jack Butler, Keith Breenlove, C. Ann Staley, and Dr. Jennifer Jutt, with guitarist, Ron Snell. Reservations required (jclose2@cfl.rr.com) and workbooks available for a $5 donation. Sponsored by Pastfinders Genealogical Society of Clermont.

FEB. 7

The voice

The great Tony Bennett presents a show you’ll never forget. The 90-year-old singer isn’t slowing down and is beloved by all generations. Tickets: $100-$250 available at thesharon.com.

FEB. 2-4 Discover ‘Yonkers’

Call the box off ice at 352.787.3013 to see “Lost in Yonkers” at Melon Patch Theatre, 311 N. 13th St., Leesburg. Tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for students. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday at 2pm.

FEB. 2-4 The golden years

The Bay Street Players in Eustis present the classic, “On Golden Pond.” Shows are Friday and Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday at 2pm at the Historic State Theater, 109 N. Bay St., Eustis. For tickets: boxoff ice@baystreetplayers.org.

FEB. 2-11 Life at the country club

“The Fox on the Fairway” is playing at the Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse, 1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora. Show times are Thursday at 7:30pm; Friday and Saturday at 8pm; and Sunday at 2pm. Box off ice hours are 1-5pm Tuesday-Friday or go to icehousetheatre.com for info.

FEB. 3 Even the nights are better

Go back in time with an evening of Air Supply. Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock met while rehearsing for “Jesus Christ Superstar” in Sydney, Australia, in 1975 and still are singing together. 7pm at the Sharon Morse Performing Arts Center, Spanish Springs Town Square in The Villages. Tickets: $35-$115 at thesharon.com.

FEB. 6 I hear a symphony

The Sharon is hosting The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra this season. Enjoy masterpieces that will enlighten and entertain. Tickets: $20-$60 available at thesharon.com.

FEB. 8 Sherman’s last campaign

A free historical presentation of the actual end of the Civil War by Allen Lane. Soldiers from both sides defied the government to end America’s bloodiest war. Doors open at 4:30, presentation is 5-7pm at Cooper Memorial Library, room 108, 2525 Oakley Seaver Dr., presented by Pastfinders Genealogical Society of Clermont.

FEB. 9 Smooth music

Hear acoustic music performed by local musicians free at Leesburg Center for the Arts, 7-9pm, 429 W. Magnolia St.

FEB. 9 A psychedelic experience

“Rain—A Tribute to the Beatles” presents the entire historic album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” with a multimedia spectacular. Show times: 4 and 8pm. Tickets: $40$79. Order at thesharon.com.

FEB. 10 Share the love

It’s Love Week and by running in the Love Run 5K at 8am, you can share the love with your community. $30 to register on event day. 506 W. Berckman St., Fruitland Park. See

raceroster.com/events/2018

/14629/love-week-5k-run for info. Proceeds go to Community United Methodist Church food pantry and Fruitland Park Recreation Department.

FEB. 10 Local artists shine

The Visual Arts Association of The Villages will have its winter fine arts show at Laurel Manor Recreation Center, 1985 Laurel Manor Drive, from 9am-3pm. Free admission and more than 65 artists with one-of-a-kind creations.

FEB. 2-4

A Tennessee Williams classic

The final performances of “The Glass Menagerie” by the Moonlight Players in Clermont, 735 W. Minneola Ave. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8pm, and Sunday’s matinee is at 2:30pm. Tickets are $10/$15/$20 and available at 352.319.1116.

FEB. 12-13 Don’t tell Mama

See “Cabaret” in all its splendor at The Sharon at 7pm each night. Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall’s “Cabaret” promises to be extraordinary. Ticket $35-$100 at thesharon.com.

FEB. 16 On Broadway

Enjoy an evening of Broadway favorites from 7-9pm at Leesburg Center for the Arts, 429 W. Magnolia St.; $10, RSVP through eventbrite.com.

FEB. 16 Happy feet

“Rhythm of the Dance” is two hours of beautifully inspired singing, dancing, and beautiful Irish music celebrating the spirit of Ireland. 7pm. Tickets: $20-$60 at thesharon.com.

Farmer’s Markets

Saturdays The Saturday Morning Market on

Leesburg Towne Square, 8am-1pm

Brownwood Farmer’s Market

2726 Brownwood Blvd. Wildwood, 9am-1pm

Tuesdays Lady Lake Farmers Market

Lady Lake Log Cabin 106 S. U.S. Hwy. 441/27 9am-1pm

There’s more to do! Continued on p.104

Ongoing Events

1st Saturday Wine Tasting Stroll

Starts at Maggie’s Attic on Alexander St. and 4th Ave., 6-8pm

2nd Friday Art Splash

Features artists and performers on the sidewalks of downtown Mount Dora., 6-8pm

2nd Friday Acoustic music

Hear live local musicians free from 7-9pm at Leesburg Center for the Arts, 429 W. Magnolia St.

2nd Friday Movie in the Park

Free family movie starts at dusk Donnelly Park Downtown Mount Dora

2nd Saturday

Food Truck’N Flick Entertainment Leesburg Town Square

3rd Wednesday

PAWS Reading Dogs, W.T. Bland Library, Mount Dora

3rd Thursday

Mount Dora Food Trucks, Downtown Mount Dora

4th Saturday

Classic Car Cruise-In, Downtown Eustis

FEB. 17 Speak to me

Come out for “An Evening with Art/ Sole Purpose Spoken Word” from 7-9pm at Leesburg Center for the Arts, 429 W. Magnolia St. Free admission.

FEB. 17 A night of opera music

The Opera Club of The Villages presents “Three Tenors Plus One” with Bill Doherty, Todd Wilander, Marcel D’Entremont, and Kaitlyn McMonigle, accompanied by Sean Pollock. This is the annual fundraiser to benefit the Harold S. Schwartz Music Scholarship. Shows are at 3 and 7pm. Tickets $20$40 available at thesharon.com.

FEB. 24 Social art working

Check out “Farm Day” from 7-9pm at Leesburg Center for the Arts, 429 W. Magnolia St. Admission is $30; register through eventbrite.com.

FEB. 24 Mandalas in the wild

Take a guided nature hike with instructor and guide Patricia Gilmore. Group will also create mandalas, or geometric patterns representing the universe. 10am at Flat Island Preserve in Leesburg. Register at Eventbrite.com for $15 to RSVP.

FEB. 26 An experience in history

L.A. Theatre Works presents “The Mountaintop” by Katori Hall at The Sharon, 7pm. Tickets: $25-$45 available at thesharon.com.

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FEB. 20-23

An evening of ballet

The Moscow Festival Ballet was created in 1989 by Bolshoi Ballet principal dancer Sergei Radchenko. Enjoy incredibly graceful performances of “Romeo and Juliet” and “Carmen” at The Sharon at 7 each evening. Tickets are $20-$80 and available at thesharon.com.