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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.
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This weekend
First Friday Art Walk: Ocala’s downtown First Friday Art Walk will be held from 6-9 p.m. March 5 and feature music from the Bee Gees NOW, playing music of the Bee Gees from the disco era of the 1970s. Attendees are encouraged to wear disco-themed clothing and face masks, practice social distancing, enjoy artists working live, and take advantage of special sales at retailers and restaurants. Call 629-8447 or visit ocalafl.org/artwalk for details.
Monochromatic March: View works created by Marion Cultural Alliance members March 5-27 at the Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St., Ocala. Visit mcaocala.org or call 369-1500 for details.
Irish, Bluegrass and Country music are all on stage this weekend.
Musical stage shows dominate the weekend with Celtic Angels in Clermont and the sounds of George Strait’s Country music in Weirsdale on Friday and Bluegrass music at the Orange Blossom Opry on Saturday.
The Celtic Angels
It’s never too early to get in the Irish state of mind for St. Patrick’s Day as The Celtic Angels Ireland are on stage at the Clermont Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Friday with the songs and music of Ireland paired with dancers.
Singers Victoria Kenny, Emily Carroll, Tammy Browne, Amy Penston and Ellie Mullane sing Irish songs as The Celtic Knight Dancers, featuring two former lead dancers from Riverdance, and The Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin perform. Songs include “Danny Boy,” “Ireland I’m Coming Home,” “How Great Thou Art,” “You Raise Me Up” and many more.
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