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Bearded Browncoat Comics & Games Casual Paint Day

SUN, FEB 27 • 12–4 PM Bearded Browncoat Comics & Games is hosting a casual miniature paint day for a few hours. Some select paints and brushes will be available for use. They will also have some models available to be painted if you don't have any of your own. Just show up, paint some minis, hang out, and maybe learn some techniques from other painters. 500 SW 10th Street, Suite #200, Ocala www.beardedbrowncoat.com

Ocala Art Group Social Mixer

FEB. 19 • 3-5 PM • FREE EVENT All artists, young and old, working in all genres are invited to attend and meet like-minded people, soak up fresh ideas and share in our energy and passion for art. Refreshments served at "The Brick" during the monthlong "Stroke of Genius" show. Held at Brick City Center for the Arts 23 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471

Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival

FEB. 19–20 • 9 AM–4 PM Flint knapping is the art of recreating ancient stone tools like spear points and arrowheads. Artisans from across the country attend this unique event to demonstrate making stone tools, pottery, traditional bows and arrows, hide tanning, shell carving, fire making and more. Hands-on activities include archery, tomahawk and spear throwing ranges. (352) 236-5401 • www.silverrivermuseum.com

2022 February

90 Years of John Williams

FEB. 19 • 7:30 PM AND FEB. 20 • 3 PM Join the OSO in celebrating John Williams’ 90th birthday with a review of his extensive film cataloge including scores from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Schindler’s List, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, E.T., JAWS, Superman and more! Matthew Wardell, Music Director and Conductor 500 NE 9th Street Ocala • (352) 351-1606 www.reillyartscenter.com

Los Lobos

FEB. 1 • 7:30 PM Los Lobos has sold millions of records, won prestigious awards and made fans around the world. But perhaps its most lasting impact will be how well its music embodies the idea of America as a cultural melting pot. In it, styles like son jarocho, norteño, Tejano, folk, country, doo-wop, soul, R&B, rock ’n’ roll and punk all come together to create a new sound that’s greater than the sum of its parts. 500 NE 9th Street Ocala • (352) 351-1606 www.reillyartscenter.com

Valentine's Day Card Making with Grace Netanya and Copic

SAT., FEB. 5 • 11 AM–1 PM Learn the fundamentals of drawing with Copic markers, while coloring an original card design to share with those you love. In this two hour class, you will be learning how to create depth and 3-dimensionality in your marker drawing, through blending and color gradients. Your hand drawn creation will be perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. All materials provided along with refreshments of course! $35 per person or $65 for two people. Please note: this class is not intended for children. Serious art students age 16+ may attend. NOMA Gallery • 939 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala • www.eventbrite.com/e/245780936397