Tuesday 3 August at 11am
Storytelling and drawing with author Jennifer Farley, who will read from her latest picture book Scout’s Best Day Ever . Scout promises to send cat a postcard from every place he visits on his travels around Ireland. But which will be the BEST. DAY. EVER?
Jennifer will provide some drawing tips and participants will get a chance to draw characters based on Scouts trip around Ireland. Where will he visit in Dublin?
Simply have some paper and colouring pencils to join in the fun. Most suitable for children age 5-8 years.
This workshop will be hosted by Central Library on 3rd August at 11am via Zoom.
Guide to the 2021 Virtual Gaithersburg Book Festival
Another year, another Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF). But for the second year in a row, the festival will operate virtually.
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman, the founder of the popular event, spoke to MyMCM about what to expect at this year’s Virtual Gaithersburg Book Festival:
The Virtual Gaithersburg Book Festival begins Saturday, May 1 and there will be activities for four consecutive weeks. All author discussions (listed below) will premiere on the GBF’s YouTube page. Most programs are prerecorded, but authors will participate in the YouTube Premiere chat discussions.
The first two weeks of programming will be geared toward adults and the final two weeks of programming are aimed at children and young adults.
Compiled by Gilcy Aquino | Apr 13, 2021
If you’ve been wondering what happens next for some beloved characters, wonder no longer! Sequels hitting shelves this month include a farmer visiting his friends at the circus, the return of a fallen socialite, the prequel adventures of an inquisitive, differently abled” young investigator, and much more.
Picture Books and Graphic Novels
Donuts and Danger by John Gallagher (Random House, Apr. 6 $12.99; ISBN 978-0-593-12108-5)
Max and his best friend Mindy return in book two in the Max Meow series, but just as Max was getting used to being a secret superhero, his best friend Mindy’s evil look-alikes show up in Kittyopolis. And what’s worse, they’re determined to take over the world’s donut supply and Max and Mindy are getting blamed.
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THIS WEEKEND
World Equestrian Center: Weekend events at the new World Equestrian Center, 1390 NW 80th Ave., Ocala, include German Shepherd and other dog breed exhibitions, live musical shows, Arabian and Andalusion stallions performing with trainer Sylvia Zerbinia, and more, Dec. 26-27. Showtimes vary; visit worldequestriancenter.com for more details.
ONGOING
Holiday Light Display: Twinkling lights and holiday decor will be on display at The Town Square at Circle Square Commons, On Top of the World, 8405 SW 80th St., Ocala, from 5-10 p.m. nightly through Jan. 3. Free admission. Call 854-3670 for details. Explosion of the Flamboyans : This exhibit at the Brick City Center for the Arts continues through Jan. 2. The art is the solo work of MCA artist member Alma Lugo. The center is at 23 SW Broadway St., Ocala. Visit mcaocala.com.
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THIS WEEKEND
Sunset Cinema at Sholom Park: Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas will be shown as part of Sholom Park’s Sunset Cinema programming, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the park, 7110 SW 80th Ave., Ocala. Gates open at 6 p.m.; $10 parking and pre-registration is required. Visit sholompark.org for details and registration.
Anthill Cinema’s Holiday Experience: Live at the Marion Theatre, 50 S. Magnolia Ave., Ocala, 8 p.m. Dec. 18. A seven-piece experimental fusion collective from St. Petersburg, this project is “a melting pot of some of the most unique musical minds in the scene. A cross between prog-rock and fusion jazz and film score music.” Tickets $18 at reillyartscenter.com or 351-1606.