ARTS

Together Again: Local and Global Connection

Now - August 27, 2023 at Rollins Museum of Art

In an era of technology and social media, how do we define togetherness and its impact on relationships? This exhibition explores unique perspectives on community, emphasizing unity and connections. Titled “Together Again,” it features works by Allen Fireall, Meschac Gaba, Susan Knox, Pedro Reyes, and Yinka Shonibare, prompting reflection on personal connections and our role in the global community.

Eugene Ofori Agyei

Where Is Home? Home is Where I Belong, Now - August 27, 2023 at Rollins Museum of Art

Where is Home? is Eugene Ofori Agyei’s debut solo exhibition, showcasing his sculptures and installations that explore belonging, displacement, identity, memory, and dislocation. Agyei, born in Ghana in 1993, relocated to the United States in 2020, encountering a politically charged atmosphere and societal challenges. Settling in Gainesville, Florida, for his graduate studies, Agyei draws from these experiences to inform his Ghanaian-American journey. The exhibition

MEDIATED TERRAIN Perspectives of a Reenvisioned Landscape

Now - August 27, 2023 at Rollins Museum of Art features recent works incorporating African batik fabrics, yarn, ceramics, and everyday objects infused with personal and cultural significance. Accompanied by a video projection and the artist’s statements, Where is Home? prompts contemplation on belonging and identity. Agyei, currently residing and working in Gainesville, FL, was the recipient of the Pathways 2022: The Carlos Malamud Prize.

Native American artist Kay WalkingStick challenges the traditional concept of landscape painting by asking, “What does the earth metaphorically convey to us?” This exhibition goes beyond capturing beauty and explores alternative approaches based on the artists’ unique experiences. Through various media, including artists Romare Howard Bearden, David Benjamin Sherry, and Kay WalkingStick, the social dimension of our connection to the land is examined. Works by Arthur Bowen Davies, Nancy Graves, Maya Lin, and Brett Weston delve into themes of environmental preservation, contemplation, and history, emphasizing the interconnectedness between humans and their environment. Mediated Terrain prompts reflection on existing perceptions of nature and encourages viewers to reimagine their relationship with their surroundings. The exhibition was guest curated by Abbey Matusik ‘23, the Fred Hicks Curatorial Fellow at the RMA.

Summer Fun is Back at America’s #1 Waterpark Aquatica Orlando with the Grand Opening of Turi’s Kid Cove

An ALL-NEW Water Play Adventure at Aquatica Orlando

Aquatica Orlando, voted America's Best Waterpark for the fourth year in a row by USA Today's 10Best 2023 Readers Choice awards, is the ultimate summer destination for families seeking thrilling adventures, special events, and unforgettable fun. This summer, Aquatica Orlando presents an exciting lineup of experiences, including the highly anticipated grand opening of Turi's Kid Cove, a brand-new kid play area. With a variety of events happening each month, such as the beloved Noche de San Juan celebration, the park ensures that the fun never stops. It's the perfect time to purchase an annual pass and enjoy a summer filled with new and favorite water rides, daily entertainment, and special events.

Bradley Gilmour, President of Aquatica Park, expresses the park's excitement for the upcoming summer: "We have an incredible summer planned, with new and amazing experiences, including the opening of our newest attraction, Turi's Kid Cove, special event weekends featuring entertainment and specialty food and drinks during Aloha to Summer, as well as our highly anticipated night of Latin fun during Noche de San Juan. We are proud that USA Today readers voted Aquatica the top water park in the U.S., and we can't wait for fans to come out and enjoy their favorite thrill slides, soak up the sun by our wave pools, and cruise down the lazy river as they have fun, cool down, relax, and refuel this summer."

HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: No Limit

THRILL LEVEL: Family Play

Accessibility

- Adult/guardian must be accompanied by a child.

- Maximum water depth of the beach area is 18 inches.

- Maximum water depth at the bottom of the slides is 2 feet.

- For everyone’s safety, diaper-aged children must wear swim diapers. Swim diapers are available for purchase at the gift shop.

- For a complete ride accessibility guide, visit our Ride Accessibility Program.

Slider Rider/Racer Chaser/Slippity Dippity

- Riders must be under 48 inches tall (1.22m).

- Maximum operational load: 1 person, 200 lbs. (91kgs).

- Only one rider to enter the flume at a time.

- Single riders only.

- Children under 6 must be accompanied by a supervising companion.

Tamariki Twirl

- Riders must be under 54 inches tall (1.37m) or accompanied by a child under 54 inches.

- Riders under 42 inches (1.067m) must ride with a supervising companion.

- Maximum height for single riders is 54 inches (1.37m).

- Riders over 54 inches (1.37m) must be supervising companions, and cannot ride as a single rider.

- Double riders – maximum individual rider weight 300 lbs. (136kgs). Maximum combined rider weight 400 lbs (180kgs).

- We recommend all riders under 48 inches (1.22m) to wear a life vest.

- All riders must be able to maintain proper riding position unassisted in a double tube.

Zippity Zappity

- Riders must be under 48 inches tall (1.22m) or accompanied by a child under 48 inches.

- We recommend all riders under 48 inches (1.22m) to wear a life vest.

- All riders must be able to maintain proper riding position unassisted in a double tube.

- Maximum operational load: 2 persons, 400 lbs. (182kgs).