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CONTENTS JULY 2018 • VOL. 19 ISSUE 07
ON THE COVER – Learn to “Like” the Digital Age by understanding how today’s social media works. It’s a great way to stay in touch with family and friends. Here’s to connecting via the internet! PHOTO BY ERICKA WINTERROWD
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Calendar of Events Theatre Listings Crossword Puzzle
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Golden Years in the Digital Age Local Classes and Workshops Help Seniors Stay Connected
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Healthy Edge by Kendra Siler-Marsiglio
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Tinseltown Talks by Nick Thomas
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Embracing Life by Donna Bonnell
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Reading Corner Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer
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The Butterfly Man A tribute to the life and work of Dr. Thomas Emmel BY STEPH STRICKLAND
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The Cade Museum is open! A celebration of Dr. James Robert Cade’s contributions to science, UF and Gainesville
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Ringo Starr first rose to fame in the early 1960s as the drummer for the legendary rock group the Beatles and is now the richest drummer of all time. Starr was born Richard Starkey on July 7, 1940, in Liverpool, England. He’s known for his easygoing personality, and in 1962 he officially joined the Beatles, replacing Pete Best. According to reports, after a gig at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, Best’s fans were so angry about the switch that they broke out in fights and chanted “Pete forever, Ringo Never!” The group’s followers eventually came around, and Starr became a beloved member. With their “mop top” hair and matching suits, the Beatles crossed the Atlantic Ocean to launch their own pop invasion of America in 1964 until their last days in 1970. Starr has since worked as a solo artist, continually putting out new music for millions to enjoy.
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Born July 4, 1924 in Newark, New Jersey, EvaMarie Saint is an American film and television Years Old actress known for bringing emotional depth and complexity to her roles. She generally played women who appear fragile but have great inner strength. Saint truly hit the ground running in her career. In her debut film, “On the Waterfront” (1954), her moving portrayal earned her an Academy Award for best supporting actress. Saint was nominated for an Emmy Award for her performance in the televised play “The Middle of the Night,” by Paddy Chayefsky (1954) and she received a second Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Emily in a televised musical version of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” in 1954 with Paul Newman and Frank Sinatra. Saint has been acting ever since and her most recent role was in “Winter’s Tale” which debuted in 2014.
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OF JULY The month of July is named after Julius Caesar by a decision of the Roman Senate in 44 B.C. as July was the month of his birth. This decision was made the same year as the death of Julius Caesar on March 15, 44 B.C. The Roman politician and military leader died at the hand of an assassination plot, which resulted in his brutal stabbing and death adjacent to the Theatre of Pompey. Before then, July had been known as Quintilis (fifth) as it was the fifth month in the old calendar, according to express.co.uk. July 2018
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uring a recent morning at the Senior Recreation Center, seven Seniors sat comfortably on couches with smartphone devices in hand. Instructor Sam Ulbing emphasized the device they were holding is intuitive once learned and useful beyond making a phone call. You could say he wanted them to view it as a “hyperlink” for everyday life. Although Seniors didn’t grow up in the era of technology, they are embracing devices and social media as useful tools. From 2013 to 2016, the share of adults 65 and older who reported owning a smartphone increased from 18% to 42%, according to a Pew Research Center Survey. Likewise, about 32 percent of Seniors owned a tablet, which is double since 2013. Social media use among Seniors has also increased, with 62% of online adults ages 65 and older now using Facebook. Several Gainesville area education and resource centers are helping Seniors tap into learning technology and social media, including the Senior Recreation Center, Santa Fe College and the Alachua County Library.
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The Senior Recreation Center offers free sessions for Seniors on tablets and smartphones. Each session is limited to seven attendees and is hands-on, Ulbing said. “Most Seniors are intimated by technology and some are easier learners than others,” said Ulbing, a retired engineer who volunteers to teach the sessions. “Seniors need to get with the times and learn technology. These sessions help them to know more… a smartphone is not just a telephone. There is so much more that you can do with it.”
“I have also attended the session on photos. I do feel more comfortable using my iPhone now.” In the iPhone fundamentals session, Ulbing covers “settings,” from airplane mode to storage capacity, and tools such as flashlight, magnifier and Bluetooth. He also discusses the usefulness of apps and storage on the Cloud. He said it really seniortimesmagazine.com
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is intuitive once you learn what to do. “Did you ever try to read the small print on a bottle? Magnifier can help,” he said. “Apps are helpful too and easy to download. For example, if you are at a football game, the WeatherBug app provides specifics about lightning. There are over two million apps in the App Store to choose from; some are free, and others can be purchased.” Gainesville resident Edite Vickers attended the fundamentals class to learn how to use the iPhone 10 she recently purchased as a gift to herself. She has never used Apple products before but wanted the latest technology for an upcoming trip to the Amazon. Her family encouraged her to get a smartphone for her travel abroad in which she will spread her late
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husband’s ashes. “I am leaving shortly and have been pressed for time. I know I needed to be able to do at least two things: make phone calls and send text messages,” said the Gainesville resident, who is a retired applied psychology professor. “I have also attended the session on photos. I do feel more comfortable using my iPhone now.” In addition to classes on the basics, Ulbing leads a number of other sessions focusing on the Cloud (storage, backup), surfing the internet with Safari and apps. For example, in Apps: Typing is for the birds, he covers using SIRI (voice recognition), script writing and a swiping-style keyboard. In another class titled Apps: All About Photos, he goes over iDevice camera features including taking photos, sharing, seniortimesmagazine.com
“Seniors didn’t grow up with technology, but we want them to learn how to use it. It can be very intimidating.” adding special effects and even enhancing 40-year-old prints. A monthly calendar with offerings can be found on the Senior Recreation Center website at eldercare.ufhealth.org/senior-recreation-center. Santa Fe College Community Education department also offers workshops and classes for Seniors who want to learn technology and social media. “We do a range of different classes designed just for Seniors. Our PC beginner classes are very popular, and we have workshops on using devices, such as smartphones or tablets, as well as using specific social media,” said Jennifer Mullis, the college’s community education coordinator. Mullis said class size is small with a maximum of 12 students. “Seniors didn’t grow up with technology, but we want them to learn how to use it. It can be very intimidating,” she said. “The focus is on lifelong learning. In these classes, they are with other Seniors and there is a lot of interaction between them and the instructor. It is a relaxed environment where they can ask questions at any time.” College workshops have included iPad, iPhone and Android basics, Facebook and Pinterest 101, and Cloud Computing. For example, the Facebook class covers the homepage, timeline and messaging as well as how to create a profile with privacy settings. This fall, Mullis said Santa Fe College is planning on offering several classes for Seniors including: Social Media, PC for Beginners, Cloud Computing, iPhone Basics and Keep Your Computer Safe. The fee varies depending on the length of the class. “We have five terms a year, so we are able to react quickly to introduce new offerings,” she said. “We try to keep the classes as affordable as possible so as many people as possible can benefit.” A schedule of Santa Fe College community education classes can be found online at www.sfcollege.edu/cied/communityed. Seniors can also tap into one-on-one computer assistance offered free through the Alachua County Library District. Although these sessions are open to all ages, they are generally one-on-one, cover basics and social media, and tailored to individual needs. Sessions are scheduled on an ongoing basis at several branch locations, including the library headquarters (Gainesville), Archer, Alachua and Newberry.
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“Often Seniors utilize this service to learn how to set up an email account and/or access social media as well as learn more about the library’s online services and downloadable materials, such as eBooks,” said Nickie Kortus, Marketing and PR Manager. “The library is a natural fit as it is a comfortable place to ask questions and seek help. Most of the comments from seniors are that they want to communicate with their kids or grandchildren and need to learn email, how to use Facebook or learn how to view a Snapchat picture. Their family doesn’t live close and it is a motivation for them to learn to use technology.” The Hawthorne Branch, through a partnership with the City’s Life Enrichment Program, offers computer classes specifically for Seniors, Kortus said. The library provides the space and computers while the instructor is provided through the program. These classes resume in the fall. In addition, the High Springs branch will offer Tech Help sessions where library staff help with downloading eBooks, basic computer instruction. Upcoming sessions are scheduled from 1 to 2 p.m., July 13 and August 10. The library staff will also answer technology questions as time permits. Another resource is eBranch, where library staff are available to answer questions about mobile devices as well as how to download library materials. “If a need or question is made known, we generally try to help if we can right away, but sometimes it requires scheduling a specific time,” Kortus said. “Seniors benefit because libraries are fairly accessible with 12 locations across the county and have an online selection of materials that connect people to services 24/7 from anywhere.” She explained that when Seniors gain access to technology, it helps keep them engaged with their communities, families, and friends while continuing their learning and entertainment opportunities. The library is a natural fit to ask questions and seek help,” Kortus said. Here’s to the Seniors not afraid to reach out in order to stay connected! s
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or many of us, routinely good sleep is elusive. Here’s some of the newest sleep technologies that may help bring you closer to reaping the rewards of healthy rest. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of three adult Americans report that they usually get less than the recommended amount of sleep. Lack of sleep puts you at risk (and exacerbates) chronic diseases and conditions—such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression. The CDC also asserts that the nation’s sleep deprivation leads to motor vehicle crashes and mistakes at work. Check out the ideas below to help you get more sleep. Sometimes temperature is the issue. UnderArmour has created Recovery Sleepwear and bedding. The inside of the garments, sheets, and pillowcases have a ceramic fiber that emit far infrared-emitting particles. The garments are to absorb the body’s natural heat and reflect far infrared back to the skin. Does it work for sleep? Maybe. Since 1989, peer-reviewed studies of far infrared emitters showed a sleep-modulatory effect in freely behaving rats and self-reported health improvements in 542 study participants. Each piece of the UnderArmour sleepwear starts at $80 and the sheets run $300 for a queen-sized bed. Need to relax before bedtime? Is your mind rushing? You may consider 2Breathe to reduce your “pre-sleep tension.” 2Breathe provides a sensor that
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produce melatonin? Melatonin is the hormone that affects your circadian rhythms, and therefore, your sleep quality. Need a little help changing your settings to night shift? Check out apple support at: support.apple.com/en-us/ HT207570. Night Shift is available on iPhone 5s or later, iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation and later), iPad Air or later, iPad mini 2 or later, and iPod touch (6th generation). If you have been told that you snore, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) recommends that you consider adding non-tech exercises to your sleep regimen. About 30-minutes a day can help you reduce the severity of sleep apnea, improve sleep, and ease snoring.
HAVE AN APPLE IPHONE, IPAD, OR IPOD TOUCH? MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING NIGHT SHIFT IF YOU ARE USING THESE DEVICES AT NIGHT. ics Show (CES) 2017 Top Innovation Award. CES is the world gathering place for consumer technologies. 2Breathe runs $189. Here’s a medical device that requires a prescription from a health professional: NuCalm. Initially designed to help people with dental anxiety, NuCalm offers a neuroscience-based drug-free relaxation device that you use in your home. NuCalm relaxes you with the help of a small amount of cream rubbed on your neck to reduce adrenaline, eye shades, headphones and microcurrent stimulation. In North and Central Florida, medical providers recognized by NuCalm are in Jacksonville, Ocala, and Orlando. Learn more about the NuCalm device at: nucalm.com. Have an Apple iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch? Make sure you are using Night Shift if you are using these devices at night. Did you know that the blue light coming from your phone before bed makes it harder for your body to
NSF suggests these three exercises: 1. Push the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth and slide the tongue backward. Repeat 20 times. 2. Suck your tongue upward so that the entire tongue lies against the roof of your mouth. Repeat 20 times. 3. Force the back of your tongue downward against the floor of your mouth while keeping the tip of your tongue in contact with your bottom front teeth. Repeat 20 times. Give yourself that healthy edge this summer with rest and relaxation! s Kendra Siler-Marsiglio, Ph.D. is a neuroscientist, medical writer, columnist and president of the non-profit CommunityHealth IT at NASA/Kennedy Space Center. Kendra enjoys traveling, dancing like no one’s watching, and listening to people’s stories.
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Einstein School How 3−D Printing Helps Keep the Mission in Focus Founded in 1999, The Einstein School was started with the very specific and unique mission of serving the needs of students in the Alachua County area with language or speech impairments, dyslexia or other language based reading difficulties. Founded by Dr. Tim Conway and Zack Osbrach, The Einstein School is a tuition free charter school designed for students grades 2-8 who are struggling academically due these difficulties. Tasked with helping these children increase their language skills to meet their unique potential, the dedicated staff is a family of caring professionals who help these students succeed in and out of the classroom. “We’re not only here to help these great kids become better readers and excel in their academic pursuits,” said Sara Flint Assistant Principal “we’re also here to introduce them to the skills needed to work in an everchanging job market.” Knowing that mission and understanding the school’s dedication to their students, recently caught the eye of a local non-profit known as New Technology Made Simple Now – whose goal is to introduce the world of 3-D printing to veterans, seniors, disabled citizens and underserved youth through their mission of bringing people together to improve their lives through technology. “I think it’s important for kids, even at the elementary school level, to understand this ever progressing
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The Butterfly Man A Tribute to the Life and Work of Dr. Thomas Emmel
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homas Emmel always had a curious mind. Emmel’s curiosity is what led him to travel around the world, pursuing his love and passion for lepidopterology, the study of butterflies and moths, and educating others. One of his adventures took him thousands of miles to the Yucatan Peninsula in 1959 on an expedition that would mark a major turning point in Emmel’s life. The 17-year-old accompanied Dr. L. Irby Davis, a research associate in the Laboratory of Ornithology at Cornell University, on a trip to capture and study the sounds of Mexican birds. The teen learned to use a parabolic reflector, a wired microphone used to capture sound, each morning and night in order to provide the researchers with information to study. So, Emmel filled his days and his butterfly net with the study of winged creatures in the unique tropical ecosystem of Mexico. In his short stay, he managed to capture more than 10,000 specimens, making sure to collect both males and females of each species. “I collected everything I possibly could,” he said in a recent interview. Emmel entered this trip with the goal of learning more about butterflies in tropical regions of the world, with no intention of making an astounding discovery. What Emmel described as “medium-sized, velvety brown with row of odd-shaped blue ocelli on hind wings, underside very colorful with bands,” in his notebook, caused an uproar of celebration in the scientific community earlier this year. More than 60 years after his first exploration of Mexico, Emmel was recognized for the discovery of a new species of butterfly that he collected during his time on this trip. Andrew
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Warren, the senior collections manager at the Florida Museum of Natural History’s McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity at UF, formally recognized this species as Cyllopsis Tomemmeli in honor of his friend and colleague, Thomas Emmel. Upon receiving this honor Emmel said he felt “really excited and very honored.” According to Warren, Cyllopsis Tomemmeli was the first and only of its kind to be collected since 1959, and Emmel’s discovery has been officially added to the Zootaxa as of April 5, 2018.
More than 60 years after his first exploration of Mexico, Emmel was recognized for the discovery of a new species of butterfly. However, obtaining recognition for his work was never a driving factor in Emmel’s passion for butterflies. He was intrigued to learn about “how the biodiversity of species in tropical environments affects others,” he said. Since the age of eight, Emmel always gravitated toward the study of moths and butterflies, he said he marveled at how the colors and patterns were produced. “Every kid is interested in animal life,” Emmel said, but with the help of education and professional guidance, his passion for butterflies quickly became a “lifetime obsession.” Even growing up in Los Angeles seniortimesmagazine.com
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McGuire Center Lepidoptera Curator Jackie Miller, from left, Florida Museum Associate Director Beverly Sensbach and McGuire Center Founding Director Thomas Emmel cut the ribbon in 2011 for the official opening of the “Monarch Passage” exhibit leading into the McGuire Center from the Florida Museum Central Gallery.
where natural wildlife areas were often hard to come by, he was determined to pursue his fascination with butterflies. Emmel encouraged others interested in entomology, or other forms of scientific research, to reach out to museum curators, volunteer at local museums, read and learn about the subject and get involved in the scientific community. By eighth
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grade, Emmel was nominated by his biology teacher to attend a year-long Saturday program at the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History known as the Natural Science Workshop. This workshop included his first formal field trip into the Mojave Desert of southern California. He said the experience was life changing because of the professional direction. seniortimesmagazine.com
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Emmel recently worked to provide similar opportunities to middle and high school aged students, and the McGuire Center of Lepidoptera and Biodiversity at UF offers volunteer positions to local students interested in learning more about the scientific community. Since 1968, Emmel had been an esteemed member of the University of Florida Faculty and Director of the McGuire Center. Upon being hired at UF, Emmel said he immediately got involved in introductory biology classes with hundreds of young, curious students packed into the seats. “It was exciting to meet such wonderful students… and even get to see non-majors get excited about the material,” he said. However, Emmel’s favorite moment as an educator at the University of Florida came when he was invited to teach in the Honors Program during the 2004-2005 school year. During this time, Emmel taught a course called “Insects and Plants.” His section was a part of the numerous “(un)common reads” courses offered by the University’s Honors Program. By the end of his first year teaching within the Honors Program, Emmel was honored as the Honors’ Professor of the Year, and his course often needed numerous sections due to popularity.
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One reason behind the popularity of Emmel’s Honors course was the trip that he took the students on during the spring. Each year Emmel traveled to the Monarch Butterfly Migration in Mexico, in association with Holbrook Travel of Gainesville and UF programs. “[The migration] is a life-changing experience for students,” said Emmel, who had made the expedition countless times since he was first introduced to this tropical region in 1959. Emmel was passionate about his work as an educator throughout his life, and enjoyed meeting so many young and excited individuals, “it’s the students that keep me young,” he said with a laugh. Before becoming an educator himself, Emmel took his own education very seriously. He became involved in his local scientific community from a young age, and his undergraduate career expanded these opportunities. Emmel was then given the opportunity to attend Stanford University to obtain his Ph.D. He said that his experience there was exciting and stimulating. Dr. Paul R. Ehrlich was one of the most influential individuals during his time at Stanford due to his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm about the subject matter. Emmel said he has carried the information that he learned from Ehseniortimesmagazine.com
McGuire Center Founding Director Thomas Emmel (opposite page) displays two butterflies that were part of a collection of more than 2.2 million Lepidoptera valued at more than $41 million and donated to the Florida Museum by Dr. William and Nadine McGuire in 2009.
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The 10-year anniversary of the opening of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity (right) in 2014 during a “Tastes, Tunes & Treasures” event at the museum.
rlich throughout his own professional career in lepidoptery. In his last year at Stanford, Emmel had the opportunity to teach in Costa Rica before being offered a position at the University of Florida. He said one of the most important lessons he learned from Ehrlich and his time at Stanford is that “butterflies can change the world if you study them.” Since the very beginning, Emmel was passionate about his work at the University of Florida and was excited by the opportunity to share his knowledge of the scientific world with young, eager students. Butterflies are beautiful and curious creatures and Emmel represented these qualities in himself as he devoted his life to studying them and inspiring young minds to do so as well. In
this way, Dr. Thomas Emmel’s legacy will continue to change the world for generations to come. s Dr. Thomas Emmel passed away after this interview, while traveling in Brazil over Memorial Day weekend. For those who would like to make a gift in his memory, the Museum suggests that they be directed to the Thomas C. Emmel Founding Director’s Endowment, which supports collections and research at the Florida Museum’s McGuire Center. www.uff.ufl.edu/give-now/?fund_id=019211
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launched Sputnik I, the whole nation was watching—even a little schoolgirl on a farm in the Midwest. About that time, as chance would have it, our family car was involved in an accident. I forget the details, but it required my father having to make a hurried purchase of an affordable used car for my
mother to drive. My father used the farm truck to get him where he needed to go, but my mom definitely needed wheels for her daily chores too. One of these chores was driving me and neighboring children to school each morning. So when my father drove up with this awful clunker and presented it to my mother, she couldn’t stifle a chuckle. Not one to ever be ungrateful, my mother immediately embraced the car and named it “Sputnik.” I was too young to remember the actual make of the vehicle, but I do remember its appearance. It was silver metal in color, a coupe, stick shift, and definitely a no-frills conveyance with a few dents here and there. You had to coax it to get it
started and when shifting, you had to be swift with the clutch or it would stall out. After a few trials and errors, my mother mastered “Sputnik.” The neighborhood kids and I, along with my dog Rags, felt rather special to be riding in a Russian satellite to school. Soon afterwards, the Russians launched Sputnik II with a cosmonaut dog passenger named Laika— but they had nothing over us. We were already riding in our satellite, with our own cosmonaut dog, to school every day. At that time in our country everything was about space! Television shows like “Star Trek,” “The Jetsons,” “Lost in Space” and “My Favorite Martian” dominated the airwaves. Robot toys were everywhere, even for girls. I had a powder blue one, named Yakkity Yob. He didn’t do much, but how I loved him. We were all dreaming of the future, when space travel would be a normal part of life. And maybe, just maybe, we would have a robot in our homes too. Then things got serious on May 25, 1961 when our President John F. Kennedy announced a new goal to put a man on the Moon before the end of the decade. By that time I was 11, and I remember going outside and gazing at the Moon in the clear night sky wondering if that could ever be possible. It certainly did prove possible on July 20, 1969. I remember sitting in my family’s living room, a young girl of 19, watching breathlessly as Neil Armstrong took “one small step for [a] man” on the Moon. Even today I still gaze up at the clear night sky, wondering how that event could have ever happened. So maybe you can understand why, to me, the future is now. We are seeing and doing things that were only dreamed of a generation ago. Makes you kind of wonder what lies ahead. We can only hope and pray that whatever it is, it will be another “giant leap for mankind.” s seniortimesmagazine.com
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INVENTING POSSIBILITY
Spark Wonder The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention Officially Opens
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ocated at 904 S Main St, in the heart of the gradually expanding Depot Park, is the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention – an idea that took more than 13 years of planning, fundraising, design and construction is finally becoming a reality. The 26,000 square-foot museum, whose design was inspired by the spirals of Fibonacci’s “Golden Ratio,” officially opened its doors on May 19 to a crowd that was eager to see the structure that would breathe life into the east side of Gainesville and spark wonder in every visitor. While over a decade seems like a rather long history for a museum that just opened, its roots go back much farther – 1965 to be exact. It all began when Dr. James Robert Cade, a professor of renal medicine at the University of Florida, started researching dehydration among football players. Dr. Cade, along with his team, developed a drink that would help replenish the electrolytes that football players lost through their sweat during games. In 1967, the Gators would go on to beat Georgia Tech and win the Orange Bowl — thanks in large part to their secret weapon: Gatorade. To honor her father’s legacy and instill a sense of curiosity within the community, Phoebe Miles co-founded the Cade Museum in 2004. According to cademuseum.org, in Dr. Cade’s autobiography “Freut Euch Des Lebens,” German for take joy in life, “Cade described himself as a ‘physician, scientist, musician and inventor.’” These pillars, along with a few others, encompass everything the Cade Museum has to offer.
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“It’s overlapping with science and art and technology and music and engineering. Everything is laced together and it’s open for everybody. We’re not a science museum because we have so many leaves,” said Ashley Bryant, who is the Marketing and Communications Manager at the Cade. At the core of the Cade is the rotunda, which is decorated with banners celebrating inventors both well-known like Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell and Albert Einstein and more obscure like Madam C.J. Walker, who was involved in hair care, and Erin Hanson who invented the zipper. They also delve into specific patents and inventions like the Slinky and the peach tree – that’s right; the sweet, juicy fruit beloved by the state of Georgia was actually the first fruit tree that was patented. Besides being a hub for information, the rotunda will also act as a platform for guest inventors and activities that change based on the museum’s current theme.
In the future, the Cade will incorporate adult programs as well, making the museum interactive for everyone. During its first six months, the Cade will have an overall motif of Brain vs. Bots (the human brain and artificial intelligence) and will have temporary exhibits and rotating speakers and inventors that fall under this umbrella. For example, during their grand opening celebration, the Cade welcomed headline inventor Dr. Gerry Shaw from EnCor Biotechnology. seniortimesmagazine.com
The Robot Zoo Exhibit is a temporary exhibit at the Cade Museum as part of their Brains vs. Bots program.
The Sweat Solution exhibit offers historical content, the timeline and legacy of Gatorade as well as videos and interactive elements. Part of The Sweat Solution exhibit is a replica of Dr. Cade’s lab (shown above). Over 90 percent of its contents are the original instruments and design that Cade had. The design of the Cade Museum is meant to incorporate Fibonacci’s “Golden Ratio” — a mathematical ratio. It is commonly found in nature, and when used in design, it fosters organic and natural looking compositions that are aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
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The rotunda of the Cade (left) is visually appealing with its round, skylight ceiling and factual blurbs colorfully displayed across the walls.
The Robot Zoo exhibit, which has travelled all over the world to places like London, Istanbul and Budapest, was also unveiled. This exhibit features large, interactive mechanical displays of animals that help answer questions like “how does a chameleon change color?” or “how can flies walk on the ceiling?” by looking at each creature through a robotic lens. Although the exhibits and inventors will change periodically with each passing theme, there is one exhibit that will
remain the same. The Sweat Solution is a hands-on exhibit that looks into the history, creation and impact of Gatorade over the years – after all, this tasty beverage is the inspiration for the museum itself so it’s only fitting that it’s a permanent feature. One component of the exhibit is a lifesize replica of Dr. Cade’s lab, 90 percent of which is comprised of the original tools and equipment Dr. Cade used. The exhibit also attempts to get visitors actively engaged in learning. Whether it’s walking by a screen that shows your thermal imaging, trying on football gear designed to cool players off or playing a game that tests your reaction time, The Sweat Solution provides a rather unique learning experience. Keeping with the premise of interactivity, the Fabrication Lab (Fab Lab), for ages eight and up, is home to 3D printers, a printing press, scanners, laser cutters, soldering stations and other hand tools that guests can use during the broad range of
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time, Dr. Cade managed to form a collection of “over 60 Studebaker carriages and automobiles from the late 1800s to 1965,” according to cademuseum.org. The collection is held in “Dr. Cade’s Garage” located next door to the museum, and every Sunday a few of the Studebakers will be on display outside the museum. “We’re trying to make sure that this is for everyone. This is not just for Gainesville… we’re trying to make sure that this is a destination,” Bryant said. Like every good destination, the adventure wouldn’t be complete without a stop in the gift shop, or in this case the Loot Lab, which is filled with unusual Cade-themed gifts like beaker shaped cups. Before it officially opened to the public on May 19, when it was more a shell of a building with a few elements here and there rather than a museum, the Cade welcomed almost 3,000 individEach sculpture in the sculpture garden that surrounds the Cade’s exterior is a unique facial uals in private events and almost silhouette of the first 21 donors (husband and wife) 2,000 school children who visitto the Cade Museum. ed on field trips. Now that the Cade has finally classes offered at the museum. Particiopened after more than a depants can learn how to build robots, cre- cade-long process, the growth, possibilate with silicone, design products using ities, interactive elements and intrigue recycled materials and so much more. for the museum are limitless and will For the younger scientists there is continue to spark wonder. s the Creativity Lab for ages five and up. The Cade Museum for Creativity and InDuring the grand opening, these young vention is open Wednesday through Saturinventors were able to make slime that day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday and glows under a black light and test tube Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fireflies using hydrogen peroxide and is $12.50 for adults 18 and up; $7.50 for luminol to make a blue glow – a chemichildren ages five to 17; $10.00 for seniors cal reaction called chemiluminescence. and college students; and free for children under four. In the future, the Cade will incorporate adult programs as well, making the For information on becoming a Cade memmuseum interactive for everyone. The ber or to find out about volunteer opporCade will also have special events like tunities at the Cade, visit their website at Studebaker Sundays. During his lifewww.cademuseum.org.
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Tinseltown Talks Eric Braeden Still King of Daytime Drama by Nick Thomas
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he Young and the Restless” star Eric Braeden has been playing character Victor Newman for 38 years and says it’s been an amazing run. But he doesn’t believe daytime drama actors always receive the recognition of their primetime TV counterparts. “We shoot 100 to 120 pages a day,” said Braeden, from Los Angeles. “Imagine what that means in terms of memorization. Actors in a weekly nighttime series would crap their pants if they had to do that! The most I ever learned was 62 pages of dialogue in a single day. But the simple fact is you do it, or you’re out.” Born in Germany four years before the end of World War II, Braeden says fate handed him some luck. “I grew up near Kiel which was 96% destroyed by over 500,000 bombs that hit the city. Part of our house was blown away so I could have very easily not survived.” He moved to the U.S. as a teenager on an athletic scholarship to the University of Montana having won the German Youth Championship in javelin, discus, and shot put. “Had I stayed in Germany, it’s possible I could have been an Olympian,” he said. A career as an actor, however, never really lingered long in his mind. “At school, I was always asked to read out loud in class – poetry and the classics – and I was good at it.” After filming a documentary at college about traveling the Salmon River in Idaho, the acting bug finally bit and
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Eric Braeden, front left (above), and cast of The Young and the Restless (CBS publicity photo) Eric Braeden, far left, as John Jacob Astor in Titanic (Twentieth Century Fox)
Braeden found work in film and television throughout the 60s and 70s. He was often cast as a villainous German, most notably in the TV series “Combat!” and “The Rat Patrol.” In 1969’s “100 Rifles,” Braeden was still playing the Nazi villain, this time in a western with Burt Reynolds, Raquel Welch, Fernando Lamas, and former
NFL footballer Jim Brown. “As an athlete myself, I respected Jim enormously. He did his own stunts and we would throw the football and workout together – I still workout twice a day,” Braeden said. “Fernando Llamas had a huge sense of humor and then there was Raquel – one of the most beautiful actresses I’ve ever known. Who could concentrate on acting with her on the set?” seniortimesmagazine.com
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CALENDAR UPCOMING EVENTS IN ALACHUA & MARION WONDROUS CREATURES: WHERE SCIENCE AND ART INTERSECT Through September 16 Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Rd.
GAINESVILLE - A unique experience presented in collaboration with local artist Ariel Bowman. Five sculptures of prehistoric animals displayed among 18th-century furniture offer guests a different look at life in the past while panels illustrate the process of turning a piece of clay into art. The display is free for all visitors. www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu 352-846-2000
2018 JULY 4TH CELEBRATION Wednesday, July 4 from 3 – 10pm Hal Brady Recreation Complex, 14300 NW 146 Ter
ALACHUA - The City of Alachua has dubbed its celebration “The Largest Small Town Fireworks Display in America.” Enjoy dozens of activities for the kids, including bounce houses, rock wall climbing, bungee jumps and water slides. This year kids can also take advantage of the spray park and skateboard park located on site. There will also be unique vendors, bingo contests, dancing groups as well as live musical entertainment. cityofalachua.com
MELON RUN Wednesday, July 4 Westside Park, 1001 NW 34th St.
GAINESVILLE - A July 4th tradition, Florida Track Club hosts the almost “World Famous” 40th Annual Melon Run! Enjoy the rolling hills on the course and then enjoy free watermelon and refreshments after the race. floridatrackclub.org
MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE CONCERT Friday, July 6 at 8pm Heartwood Sound Stage, 619 S. Main St.
GAINESVILLE - Michael Jackson Tribute Show spectacular starring America’s #1 Michael Jackson impersonator Danny Dash Andrews. Be a part of this incredible concert experience
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that pays tribute to the life and legacy of The King of Pop. A show for all ages, this two hour non-stop high energy show will take you on a breathtaking magical musical journey that spans Jackson’s four decade career. Extraordinary production features state of the art concert lighting and sound that truly captures the essence of Michael Jackson’s worldwide concerts. heartwoodsoundstage.com
GUTS & GLORY GNV: PANTS ON FIRE Thursday, July 12 from 6:30 - 9:30pm The Wooly, 20 N Main Street
GAINESVILLE - Come experience our PANTS ON FIRE live storytelling series! This show features four tellers – Three of them are telling a true story, but one is fibbing. The audience hears all four stories, then has the chance to grill the storytellers and vote for who they think is the ‘Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire!’ There’s a prize for who asks the best question that helps crack the code on the lie. This is a raw, rowdy, sometimes strangely moving, and always funny event. PLEASE NOTE: these shows contain adult content. 17+ please! thewoolygainesville.com
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS DOUG MACLEOD Saturday, July 7 at 8pm Heartwood Sound Stage, 619 S. Main St.
GAINESVILLE - Directly following the release of perhaps the finest album of his long career, Doug MacLeod returns to Gainesville courtesy of the North Central Florida Blues Society. Doug is an international touring artist who writes and sings original songs that are based on his own life and experiences. He learned from the old masters and carries forward a valuable tradition. heartwoodsoundstage.com
TURN YOUR PASSION INTO A BOOK Sunday, July 8 from 2:30 - 4pm Millhopper Library, 3145 NW 43rd St.
GAINESVILLE - Author of four books, Elois L. Waters is guest speaker for the Writers Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) meeting. The founder and CEO of Expressive Song and Dance Ministries, she teaches dance through workshops and seminars and is active in dance ministry, after-school programs, and theater throughout Central Florida. Come find out how Waters turned her passion for dance into books. The meeting is free and open to all who love the written word. writersalliance.org
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GFAA STUDIO TOUR July 14 & 15 Various Locations
GAINESVILLE - Enjoy a self-guided tour through working artist studios in and around Gainesville, Florida. Showcasing fine art and fine craft in a broad range of media and styles. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artist, tour their studio and discover the process through examples and impromptu demonstrations. The GFAA Studio Tour provides visitors with opportunities to view and purchase a wide range of original artwork directly from the artist. The 2018 tour will have 15 studios and 20 artists. Pick up the tour brochure & map at any participating studio or at the GFAA gallery, located at 1314 S. Main St., Gainesville. gfaastudiotour.org
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GAINESVILLE - This is a great craft to share with young crafters. Yarn dolls are a perennial favorite with kids of all ages! If you can wrap yarn you are on your way to having a doll. Not only that, but it’ll give
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him or her something to play with and be proud of. And, you can make clothing and hair for the doll when you are done. This is a child-friendly workshop. www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org
ZOOKEEPER DAY Saturday, July 21 from 9am – 3pm Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
GAINESVILLE - Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to be a zookeeper? Zookeepers are chefs, care takers, builders, scientists, researchers, conservationists, engineers and architects. Celebrate National Zookeeper Week by seeing these incredible zookeepers and the amazing work they do every day. Gainesville is home to the only teaching zoo on a college campus accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in the nation, training future zookeepers in the highest standards of animal care. Bring the whole family, learn from the experts and see if you have what it takes to be a zookeeper! www.sfcollege.edu
DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE Saturday, July 21 from 7 – 9:30pm The Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave
GAINESVILLE - “Multi-Cultural Immersion in Joy!” Men & Women of all faiths are welcome to participate in The Dances, an exuberant, joyful way to connect with & embody diverse spiritual teachings. No experience or partner necessary. Everyone joins in the singing & dancing accompanied by live music. Words & easy steps are taught in the moment by DiAnahita, a leader certified by Dances of Universal Peace International. Singing mantras in various languages, with a universal spirit, we participate in dances inspired by Hawaiian, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Native American, Goddess, & Sufi sacred phrases, creating group harmony & raising joy! dancesofuniversalpeace.org
TIOGA CONCERT: ONE FLITE UP Friday, July 27 at 7pm Tioga Town Center, 105 SW 128th St
NEWBERRY - One Flite Up originated in 1998, formed by guitarists Glenn O’Connor and Kenny Thomas. The band has been playing around Central Florida ever since, providing live music for all occasions. This rock band plays many popular sounds from early Rolling Stones’, ‘Satisfaction,’ to the recent
Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure July 24 & July 25 STEPHEN C. O’CONNELL CENTER GAINESVILLE - X barks the spot in the new tour, PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure!” It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay, and Mayor Goodway is getting ready for a big celebration! But first, Ryder and his team of pirate pups must rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. When they do, they also discover a secret pirate treasure map! The PAW Patrol set out over land and sea to find the treasure for Mayor Goodway’s celebration before Mayor Humdinger finds it first! pawpatrollive.com
Grammy winning dance hit, ‘Uptown Funk!’ Scotty Hern and Justin Wissinger provide the back beat and bass, with lead vocals by Craig Frazee. tiogatowncenter.com
WWE LIVE: SUMMERSLAM HEATWAVE TOUR
Symphony Orchestra Concert as part of Creative B, funded by the Office of the Provost. The UF Summer Symphony Orchestra is comprised of UF students, faculty, as well as Gainesville community members. The concert is free and open to the public. arts.ufl.edu
Monday, August 6 at 7:30pm Stephen C. O’Connell Center
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GAINESVILLE - See your favorite superstars when WWE returns to Gainesville for the first time in over 12 years!! See your favorite superstars including*: AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Jeff Hardy, The Miz, Daniel Bryan, Charlotte Flair, The New Day, The Bar, Asuka, Becky Lynch and Rusev Day! (*card is subject to change). oconnellcenter.ufl.edu
UF SUMMER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT Tuesday, August 7 at 7:30pm University Auditorium, 333 Newell Dr.
GAINESVILLE - The University of Florida School of Music presents the UF Summer
Wednesday, August 8 from 9:30 – 11:30am Dudley Farm Historic State Park, 18730 W Newberry Rd.
GAINESVILLE - Bring some of the delicate beauty of summer blossoms to your fall decorating by making flowers from the husks of dried corn. Cornhusk lends itself to many variations when it comes to making flowers. You can make a sunflower, poppy, marigold or rose from cornhusk. You need very simple material other than cornhusk to make flowers, most of which is present in every household. You can use paint or dye to make colored flowers or you use the natural color of husk. This is a child-friendly workshop. www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org
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RECURRING EVENTS ILR SUMMER CLASSES July 9 - August 28 Oak Hammock, 5100 SW 25th Blvd
GAINESVILLE - Whether you enjoy the sciences, politics, literature or music there is always a class to appeal to your interests at the Institute for Learning in Retirement at Oak Hammock. The Summer session is FREE. ilratoakhammock.org
CONTRA DANCE First Sundays & Third Saturdays Thelma A. Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Ave
GAINESVILLE - Contra dancing is energetic, social dancing that’s fun for everyone (all ages are welcome) and no partner is necessary. The music is live. Dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or special dress is required. godsdance.org
GVILLE MUSIC ASSOCIATION PUBLIC WORKSHOP First Mondays from 6:30 – 7:30pm Aurora Downtown, 109 SE 4th Ave
GAINESVILLE - Join your music community for a workshop on a carefully developed aspect of different areas of the music business. These events begin with a presentation and workshop on a thoughtfully researched topic that our organization thinks will genuinely help our music community. gainesvillemusicassociation.com
ADULT COLORING PROGRAM Third Mondays from 1pm – 3pm Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd.
GAINESVILLE - Get together for a fun hour of coloring! Coloring lifts your spirits, enhances creativity and brings out the child in you. No artistic expertise is required, and supplies will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own. For more information, contact Linda Dean: ldean@aclib.us
TIOGA FARMERS MARKET Mondays from 4pm – 7pm Tioga Town Center (under the trees)
GAINESVILLE - At this market you will find a variety of produce from several local organic, hydroponic and conventional farms. Fruits and vegetables offered are seasonal and change throughout the year. Also available are artisan food vendors; jams & jellies, baked goods, confections and more. facebook.com/TiogaMondayMarket
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ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Mondays 6:45 – 9:30pm 1624 NW 5th Avenue
GAINESVILLE - All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner, experience, or special dress required. If you are new please come to the beginner lesson each evening at 6:45. Dance to jigs, reels, and beautiful waltz music by Hoggetowne Fancy. Everyone is welcome. This is easier than ballroom because there are no partner holds and the caller does the leading. Visit our Facebook page to see videos. bit.ly/EnglishCountry
CHAYAYOGA HATHA SERIES Tuesdays, July 10th-August 14th St Leo’s University, 4650 NW 39th Pl. Suite B.
GAINESVILLE - Yoga postures, breathing, guided relaxation, with guidance that is specific for balance and the integration of body, mind and energy through synchronized breathing and postures, integrating body, mind and energy, exploring the flow of energy and tension release, moving without pain, gentle to moderate, with Ayurvedic applications, adaptive in nature, developing strength, alignment and flexibility. Appropriate for all levels including beginners. Bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and blanket. Advance registration at ChayaVeda.com or call 352-358-5005.
HEALTH AGING SERIES 2018 Second Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30pm The Village at Gainesville (Tower Club Ballroom)
GAINESVILLE - Weekly presentations by respected doctors and healthcare professionals on a variety of topics like Cardiology, Vision, Alzheimer’s and more. Offered by North Florida Regional Medical Center. Details at www.thevillageonline.com/events/
FUN WITH FLOWERS Third Tuesdays from 9:30am - noon Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St
GAINESVILLE - Hands-on floral design program includes lecture, demonstration and materials. Coffee social at 9:30 am. RSVP requested rsvp.ggcfl@gmail.com or www.ggcfl.org
GOOD MORNING GAINESVILLE First Wednesdays from 7:30am - 9am 4650 NW 39th Place
GAINESVILLE - Join Jennifer Webb at St. Leo University on the first Wednesday of each month for a free, compassionate networking
event. You’ll introduce your company, make great connections, and engage in a lively discussion on a topic that is designed to improve the community. For more information email Jennifer@magiccomm.com
STORYTIME AT THE ZOO! Second Wednesdays (until Sept.) Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
GAINESVILLE - Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library every 2nd Wednesday of the month for Storytime at the Zoo starting at 10am. Typically this lasts 30-45 minutes and is a great way to start your visit! Storytime is free. Zoo admission information is available online. sfcollege.edu/zoo
UNION STREET FARMERS MARKET Wednesdays from 4pm – 7pm Bo Diddley Plaza
GAINESVILLE - Bring a bag and pick up some locally-grown and produced vegetables, meat and dairy to take home for your kitchen. Browse local vendors offering a variety of hand-crafted items from jewelry to kombucha. There’s also food trucks and live entertainment — all in a family-friendly atmosphere. Enjoy downtown and support local producers, musicians and artisans while sharing some quality time with your neighbors. unionstreetfarmersmkt.com
THIRD THURSDAY ON MAIN Third Thursdays from 5 – 9pm Downtown Main Street
ALACHUA - This is the perfect event to get your “pre-weekend” on! Alachua’s Downtown area comes alive with the sound of music, unique dining, shopping, craft vendors, and so much more! This event is sponsored by the City of Alachua Community Redevelopment Agency. cityofalachua.com
HIGH SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET Thursdays from 12 noon – 4pm First Saturday each month from 9am – 1pm 115 NE Railroad Avenue
HIGH SPRINGS - Florida grown fruit, vegetables, dairy & meats as well as honey, handmade treats and more. The Farmers Market is produced by The City of High Springs. farmersmarket.highsprings.com
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PRIMETIME EDUCATION SERIES Thursdays from 2:30 - 4pm Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd.
GAINESVILLE - PrimeTime Institute (PTI) provides a wide variety of educational programs and social activities for people age 50+ that foster wellness, encourage personal and intellectual growth, and that provide an environment for developing new interests, making new friends, and becoming involved as volunteers. Schedule at www.primetimeinstitute.org
MAKE MUSIC IN THE PARK Thursdays in June from 5 - 7pm Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Ave
GAINESVILLE - A live music pop-up where musicians play non-amplified music in various locations throughout Depot Park leading up to Gainesville’s Make Music Day on June 21st (save the date). If interested in playing music for this event please email depotpark@cityofgainesville.org. Karaoke in the Depot Building Boxcar Wine & Beer Garden starts at 7pm. depotpark.org
Artwalk Gainesville Last Fridays from 7pm - 10pm GAINESVILLE - Artwalk Gainesville is a free self-guided tour that combines exciting visual art, live performance, and events in downtown Gainesville with many local galleries, eateries and businesses participating. Artwalk is an exciting, fun way to experience the amazing wealth of creativity the Gainesville community has to offer. Free and open to the public. artwalkgainesville.com
FREE MOVIE SERIES FRIDAYS Fridays in July (times vary) Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Rd.
GAINESVILLE - Friday nights July 6 to 27, the Florida Museum and Creative B will host free movie screenings and explore the balance between science and art. In honor of the museum’s latest exhibit “Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats,” this year’s films will incorporate a bats theme and include a discussion with an expert panel. The panel discussion starts at 7 p.m., followed by the movie. The museum’s permanent exhibits will be open to the public for extended hours until 10 p.m. Parental discretion is advised. www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu 352-273-2061
FREE FRIDAYS CONCERT SERIES Fridays from 8 – 10pm Bo Didley Plaza, 100 SW 2nd Ave
GAINESVILLE - From May 4 to October 19, 2018, Downtown Gainesville comes alive every Friday night as local and regional bands and performing arts are showcased under the stars. Each year thousands come out to enjoy the FREE live concerts and shows in a family-friendly environment. gnvculturalseries.org
HIGH SPRINGS FIRST FRIDAYS First Fridays from 5pm - 8pm Downtown
HIGH SPRINGS - Join the fun in lovely downtown High Springs. Local merchants will offer special sales, a raffle and more. Family fun for all ages. facebook.com/ HighSpringsDowntownMerchants
ALACHUA FARMERS MARKET Saturdays from 8:30am – 12pm 5920 NW 13th Street
GAINESVILLE - Don’t forget to bring shopping bags, your grocery list, and plenty of small bills. The market prides itself on being a grower’s only market – meaning the vendors selling produce, plants, and other products must have grown the items themselves. The event space is located in an open air pavilion with additional outdoor booths protected by shade cloth. 441market.com
HAILE FARMERS MARKET Saturdays from 8:30am – 12pm Haile Plantation Village
GAINESVILLE - Take a stroll down the treelined streets of the Haile Village Center to browse for groceries, prepared food, and handmade gifts, then continue on for
more shopping or brunching at the Village Center’s locally-owned shops and restaurants. hailefarmersmarket.com
JAZZ ON THE GREEN Second Saturdays from 6 - 8pm Celebration Pointe
GAINESVILLE - Celebrating wonderful music at Celebration Pointe! Join your neighbors for live jazz, lawn games & more! The recently completed Celebration Pointe provides the wonderful location to relax, be entertained and celebrate. Spread a blanket under the setting sun and catch hazy ballads and intense bebop while the kids play games on the lawn. Free and open to all. celebrationpointe.com
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Measure for Measure
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The comedic “Measure for Measure” explores the dichotomy between corruption and purity, mercy and justice, and hypocrisy and theocracy. Add healthy doses of sex (and sexual harassment), a Christian right wing (that proves to be anything but) and a hopeful country on the brink of war and you have timely, thought-provoking theatre! The ART makes Shakespeare accessible to all, in every sense, through this Summer Shakespeare event.
MCGUIRE PAVILION BLACK BOX THEATRE
The Day is Long to End
July 19 – July 22 In 1934, Germany’s rising fascist ideology is beginning to seep into the waning days of Austria’s Gilded Age and the city of Vienna is not immune. Florists in a Viennese flower shop struggle to preserve their values of truth and beauty in the face of censorship and growing political unrest. A fateful summer changes the lives of everyone. This epic tale was written by Catherine Yu and directed by Danny Sharron.
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Gypsy
July 20 – August 12
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Hailed by some as one of the greatest musicals ever, Gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughter’s success while secretly yearning for her own. Loosely based on the memoir of famous striptease and artist Gypsy Rose Lee, Gypsy is set all across America in the 1920s, when vaudeville is dying, and burlesque is being born. Gypsy follows the dreams and efforts of Rose, whose name has become synonymous with “the ultimate show business mother.”
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Be More Chill
July 27 – August 5 In this smart, quirky sci-fi musical, high school junior Jeremy Heere is a social outcast who just wants to be popular. He also desperately hopes to score a date with his crush, Christine. So, Jeremy swallows a pill which implants a tiny supercomputer called “The Squip” in his brain, which tells him how to act cool. The Squip promises to bring him all he desires. But is getting everything he wants worth the risk if his own voice isn’t the clearest one in his head? “Be More Chill” is directed by Kirstin Kennedy based on the novel by Ned Vizzini.
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Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train
July 13 – July 29 Angel Cruz is a thirty-year-old bike messenger from NYC who has lost his best friend to a religious cult. At the opening of the play, he is in his second night of incarceration, awaiting trial for shooting the leader of that cult. Angel’s public defender is Mary Jane Hanrahan and Angel’s heartfelt arguments against the cult leader persuade Mary Jane to champion his cause. By this time, the cult leader, Reverend Kim, has died on the operating table, and the charge against Angel is now murder. Angel has been beaten regularly by other inmates transferred to a special 23-hour lockdown wing of protective custody. His only source of human contact is the lone inmate who is also in protective custody. Lucius Jenkins, a.k.a. “the Black Plague,” is a sociopathic serial killer awaiting extradition to Florida. Lucius pauses from his workouts only to chain smoke and to “save” Angel. Lucius Jenkins has found God, and Angel’s life and the course of his trial will be changed forever.
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Embracing Life The Chicken Chat Room
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obin’s Monday ritual begins with a bath and pedicure. Choosing a blow dry or letting her feathers dry naturally is next on the agenda. The day I was there, the classy chick chose to have her feathers lightly fluffed and her toe nails painted purple. Robin was ready for the chat room. This chat room is different from those online. It is located in a multi-purpose room at Victorian Place in Hermann, Missouri. The people living at this pet-friendly residential care home look forward to beginning their week with Robin. The message board in the nursing home announces the date, location and time of the “Julaine and Robin Chicken Talk.” Activities are posted on an old-fashioned cork board. Their show did not need to be advertised on social media, as they already had a full audience. By word of mouth their fan club had grown. And in case you have not guessed yet, Robin is a chicken who has become a star in her hometown. This famous fowl’s fate began when she roamed the streets attempting to forage for food. The local newspaper ran an article about this poor homeless hen whose top beak was severely broken, and her comb had frost bite from the bitter cold. She was skinny, nearly featherless and scarred on her neck
from an apparent attempted abduction. Julaine’s granddaughter saw the story, met the fragile Buff Cornish chicken and fell in love. The rest is now a part of the Hermann history books. Robin joined a unique and loving human family who welcomed a variety of challenged poultry. Blondie desperately desired to be a mother and refused to leave her nest of infertile eggs. Julaine bought two babies and put them under her at night. At first Blondie accepted the chicks. When one tragically died, Julaine brought home another newborn. The distraught momma refused to allow the new adoptee under her wing. Fortunately, Ruby (a Rhode Island Red), came to the rescue by welcoming the newbie. Alas, all was well again in the hen house. In the meantime, Robin healed and formed an inexplicable bond with Julaine. She followed her favorite human around the yard and happily frolicked in the flower beds. Unearthing a tasty worm was this grateful hen’s highlight, until Julaine decided to share her feathered friend with the folks at Victorian Place. Witnessing the chicken chatter chat room was simply astonishing. The hen who was once on death’s doorstep was now humbly strutting herself. Amazingly, she was not afraid and didn’t try to escape. In fact, she thrived on being
the center of attention and welcomed human touch. The chat room came alive when Robin’s treats were served – cantaloupe pieces and bits of marshmallows. She verbally expressed her pleasure for the puffy white parcels with sweet soft clucking clatters. Those satisfying sounds sparked sincere smiles from the senior citizens in attendance. It was my privilege to be a part of that setting, and if it weren’t for Facebook — I would never have vacationed in this magnificent small town. It is through my friend, Valerie, that I came to be on this trip. Her husband served in the Vietnam War with a comrade who lived in Hermann. The two reconnected on social media and planned a reunion. Unfortunately, Valerie’s hubby passed before they could get together. My blessing came when I accompanied her on the visit in his place. The town of Hermann began with German immigrants. The American Civil War and Prohibition played significant roles in its evolution. I soaked up stories from lifelong locals. Those fascinating behind-the-scene tales could not be found online. Ironically, internet service is limited to one provider in Hermann; not the company I use. Therefore, electronic communication was unavailable during my stay. Perhaps my purpose on this trip was to embrace both the old and new methods of communication. Author Jonathan Sacks wrote, “Cyberspace can’t compensate for real space. We benefit from chatting to people face to face.” Without cyberspace, however, I would not have met Julaine and her family, nor been a participant in the chicken chat room. s Donna Bonnell is a freelance writer who moved to Newberry in 1983. She enjoys living and working in the town she now calls home. bonneldj@gmail.com
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TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER Everyone was tense on that evening in November 1860, but nobody more so than the young man who was pacing on a porch in Ft. Kearny, Nebraska. As soon
although shooting a weapon was dicey from the back of a horse. Stationmasters and supervisors were hired to hold the whole operation together; they were, says DeFelice, “unsung heroes.” And yet, despite speedy delivery of the news, despite that the population of the West was growing, despite the romance it would gain over the decades, the Pony was only meant to be temporary. Eighteen months after it began, it was done.
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as word came from St. Louis – word that held the fate of the United States – he’d jump aboard a pony and head west because he was an employee of the Central Overland California & Pikes Peak Express Company, the Pony Express, or just “the Pony.” The Pony had begun just a few months before, a creation floated by three partners, one of whom was a bit of a criminal. William Hepburn Russell, William B. Waddell, and Alexander Majors knew that success for their endeavor relied on quick missives between Missouri and California at a time “when weeks, if not months, were the norm for coast-to-coast communication.” Ultimately, once riders learned their routes well and knew where the dangers lay (and, incidentally, once most of them became celebrities), the Pony reduced that communication time to a mere ten days. But first, funds had to be prepared and contracts signed to the tune of “over $68 million” in today’s money. The company purchased more than 7,500 oxen and thousands of ponies, most of which were “half or mostly wild when bought.” Riders weren’t required to wear uniforms but firearms were necessities,
Imagine, if you will, that your book is embedded with hundreds of tiny firecrackers and each time you read something enlightening or surprising, one crackles. That’s what it’s like to open “West Like Lightning.” And it isn’t just that author Jim DeFelice writes about a small page in American history; he also entertains. We learn, with a few wry asides, about the shadiness of one of the Pony’s founders. A little bit of sarcasm floats around tales of the riders themselves. Even the unknown facets of the Pony Express are treated with a what-can-you-do lightness that makes readers want to learn even more. It also helps that DeFelice doesn’t ignore the rest of America’s colorful characters of those pre-Civil War days… This is a no-brainer for Western enthusiasts. It’s a must-have for historians and fact-fiends. Start this book and enjoy the ride. “West Like Lightning” will get your stamp of approval. s Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives with her two dogs and 11,000 books.
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