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Troy Burns Family in Concert: Gospel singers and musicians Troy and Tammy Burns, along with Ethan McNelly and Jacob Whisnant, will present an evening of gospel music beginning at 7 p.m. April 16 at College Road Baptist Church, 5010 SW College Road in Ocala. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A $10 donation is requested at the door; masks are required. Call 237-5741 for details.
“Before I Die”: The City of Ocala, in partnership with Hospice of Marion County, presents an interactive art project through April 19 at Tuscawilla Art Park, 213 NE Fifth St., Ocala. As a part of National Healthcare Decision Day, volunteers from Hospice of Marion County will be onsite Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., to facilitate conversations about mortality and adding meaning to our daily lives. Thanks to passionate people around the world, more than 5,000 “Before I Die” walls have now been created by communities in more than 75 countries. The park is open daily, sunrise to sunset. 629-8447 or ocalafl.org/culturalarts
“Spectrum of Creativity”: The City of Ocala and the Magnolia Art Xchange will present “Spectrum of Creativity,” the 2021 Student and Emerging Artist Competition, showcasing the work of local students and emerging artists, April 9-July 7, in the first floor lobby at Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave, Ocala. Free and open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. All artwork will be available for purchase unless otherwise noted. ocalafl.org/culturalarts or 629-2489.
James Carothers is Real Deal Nashville: Honky Tonk Nashville entertainer James Carothers will perform at 7 p.m. April 10 at the Orange Blossom Opry, 16439 SE 138th Terrace, Weirsdale. Tickets and info at obobpry.com or 821-1201.
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Opening Reception: The opening of the Marion Cultural Alliance’s April art exhibit will be held April 2 from 5-6:30 p.m. at The Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St., Ocala. April’s exhibit, “Then and Now,” is a judged show that celebrates the Ocala Art Group’s 70th anniversary with art from more than 35 member artists. Free event; free refreshments and entertainment. mcaocala.com or 369-1500.
First Friday Art Walk: Downtown Ocala will host its regular First Friday Art Walk on April 2 from 6-9 p.m., featuring various artists and performers on and around the downtown square. 629-8383 or artinfo@ocalafl.org
A Disney Celebration: Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band: The band will perform Disney favorites at 3 p.m. March 14 at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park, 2601 SE Fort King St., Ocala. Selections include “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Mary Poppins,” “The Bare Necessities,” and more. Free and open to the public; donations accepted. Details at kingdomofthesunband.org or call 624-9291.
Winter Spectacular #10: The National Snaffle Bit Association will host the NSBA Hunter/Jumper Winter Spectacular #10 through March 14, with $4 million in prizes, at the World Equestrian Center, 1390 NW 80th Ave., Ocala. Showtimes 8 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, subject to change. Featuring a $75,000 grand prix in the Grand Outdoor Arena March 13, beginning at 6 p.m. Visit horseshowing.com or call 414-7900 for details.