Sun Calendar: Fun things to do in and around Gainesville

MUSIC

The Gainesville Orchestra — “Majesty of The Sea”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall, 3000 NW 83rd St. Tickets: $40, $30 for seniors and $15 for students and children under 12. (395-4181, sfcollege.edu/finearts) The orchestra performs Debussy's “La Mer” and other works.

Heartwood Music Festival: Noon-2 a.m. Saturday, Heartwood Soundstage, 619 South Main St. Tickets: $15, $30 for VIP. (258-8557) The live-recording venue celebrates its first anniversary with a concert featuring more than 20 acts on two stages, including The Currys, Ricky Kendall, Pearl and the Oysters, Hedges, Locochino, Flipturn and others. Also featured are a bounce house, art installations, crafts and activities for all ages.

Wetlands Music Festival: 3-10 p.m. Sunday, Flavet Field, Woodlawn Drive, UF campus. $30; $15 for students. Visit www.wetlandsfest.com. Two-stage festival with environmental themes features musical performers A$AP Ferg, Snakehips, Saint Motel, Flipturn, King Comlex, The Hails, Retrolux and others along with a silent disco, food trucks and activities. The festival, of course, features environmental themes and information with opportunities for festivalgoers to take part in future projects.

The Devil Jays: 6 p.m. Saturday, Chiappini’s, 326 State Road 26, Melrose. Free. (475-9496) The blues group performs under the pavilion; bring a chair; no coolers or dogs.

Blackwater Sol Revue: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine. Tickets: $30-$50. (904-209-0367, www.ticketmaster.com) JJ Grey & Mofro, Los Lobos, North Mississippi Allstars, the Marcus King Band and others perform.

The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella South Regional Quarterfinals: 7 p.m. Saturday, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $25, $18 for students and children. (392-2787) Varsity vocalist competition.

Mark Coffey: 4 p.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW Second Ave. Tickets: Free, donations accepted. (378-1527) The local organist performs a program featuring Dupré, Franck. Bach’s and compositions from other well-known composers.

Willie Nelson & Family: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine. Tickets: $49.50-$99.50; $39.50 obstructed view. (904-209-0367, www.ticketmaster.com) Country singer performs with Los Lonely Boys in makeup concert that had been postponed due to illness.

THEATER

"Angel Street": 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, final performance 2 p.m. Sunday, Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, 619 S. Main St. Tickets: $15, $13 for students, educators, seniors, vets and active military. (234-6278) One of the longest-running non-musicals in Broadway history, this play takes place in Victorian London and centers on an overbearing man who terrorizes his wife by persuading her that she is going insane in order to mask his own misdeeds.

"Flyin West": 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, final performance 3 p.m. Sunday, Star Center Theatre, 11 NE 23rd Ave. Tickets: $20; $15 for seniors and students. 850-459-0442. Pearl Cleage’s play set in 1898 tells the story of a group of African-American female pioneers who took advantage of The Homestead Act and went West to build new lives for themselves and their families.

“Pippin": Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., final performances 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; P.K. Yonge, 1080 SW 11th St. Tickets: $15-$18. (www.pkyonge.ufl.edu) Student thespians perform in this beloved musical about a young prince seeking passion and adventure who goes to war in order to impress his father. He is eventually convinced, however, to fight tyranny.

DANCE

Pilobolus — “Shadowland”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $35-$55. (392-2787) The modern-dance troupe performs its dance piece that was inspired by the company's shadow-theater performance at the Academy Awards, which tells the surreal coming-of-age story of a young girl. 

BENEFITS

Splendor — Hollywood: 5 p.m. Saturday, Nadine McGuire Theatre, 1800 McCarty Drive. Tickets: $150 each or $250 per couple for gala tickets, $40 for after-party admission (www.arts.ufl.edu/splendor) Annual benefit gala for the UF School of Music and School of Theatre and Dance featuring dinner catered by Blue Water Bay, a silent auction, and music, dance and theatre performances by students. An after party featuring dancing and music by the UF Jazz Band follows the event.

International Dinner: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Holy Trinity Episcopal church, 100 NE First St. Tickets: $50. (281-8357) Culinary tour and silent auction in benefit of international student scholarships and United Nations Adopt-A-Future, which supports education for refugee children.

ET CETERA

Bringing Back the Ghosts of Florida Architecture: 2 p.m. today, Melrose Public Library, 312 Winwood Ave., Melrose Public Library (475-1237) Author and professor emeritus Ron Haase, discusses his latest book, "The Last House," a fictional story about a Florida couple who build four beautiful homes over the course of their married life together.

“The Reconstruction Era”: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dudley Farm Historic Park, 18730 W. Newberry Road, Newberry. $5/car. Call 474-6442 or email yousguys58@gmail.com. Living historians bring to life 1868, a difficult time in Florida following the Civil War.

Dudley Farm Historic Park Tour: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dudley Farm, 18730 W. Newberry Road. Tickets: $5 per vehicle (472-1142) Park docents in period attire will lead tours of the park's historic farm and grounds while providing historical information.

"Daughters of Sweet Waters: Oshun in Florida": 2 p.m. Saturday, Matheson Museum, 513 E. University Ave. Free. (378-2280) Choreographer Marlowe Moore Fairbanks and videographer Lesley Gamble share their dance-film collaboration in celebration of African American History Month. Event includes a presentation and guided movement workshop for which no previous dance experience is needed.

Celebrate V-Day the LovEd Way: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Swamp Head Brewery, 3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville. Free; registration requested. Visit bitly.com/lovedvday. Use an anonymous questions app to get insightful answers to important questions about love from Dr. Isabell Springer.

PAGES

Jane Austen Discussion Group: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Meeting Room, Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St. (334-1272) Group will discuss what living in Austen's time was like while enjoying light snacks.

Tempting Reads Book Club: 6-7 p.m. every fourth Wednesday, Newberry Branch Alachua County Library, 110 S. Seaboard Drive, Newberry. Free. (472-1135) Discusses popular and recently published books including books recommended by participants.

CASTING CALL

Bees by the Bay Festival: Organizers are looking for handmade-crafts vendors for this event based around the honey bee. The event will be held on March 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mossman Hall, 301 State Road 26, in Melrose. The event will feature speakers, vendors and live music. Those interested should call 246-4545.

Charity Golf Scramble: The Gainesville Arts & Parks Foundation is looking for golfers to participate its third annual event on March 9 at 12:30 p.m. at the Ironwood Golf Course, 2100 NE 39th Ave. Player registration is $75 for an individual and $275 for a foursome. Registration fees include greens fee, cart fee, range balls, golfer gift, lunch from Mi Apa Latin Café and dinner from Adam’s Rib Co. following the tournament. To register, contact Karen Honess at 393-8524.

Art at the Archer Depot: Organizers are seeking artisans, craft makers, horticulturalists, farmer-market vendors, Archer-based youth groups, entertainers, businesses and faith-based organizations to submit applications to participate in this event, which takes place on March 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those interested should call 374-8240 or email archerhistorical@yahoo.com

Eighth annual Songwriting Contest: Organizers are seeking songwriters to participate in this contest, which is being held on March 25 as part of a fundraising event that offers music, food and a silent auction at Rum 138, 2070 SW County Road 138, Fort White. The winner will receive a cash prize, and all participants will receive a professional YouTube video of their performance. The contest is held as part of RiverFest 2018, which is sponsored by Our Santa Fe River Inc. After the March 1 submission deadline, judges will review the compositions, and contest participants will be announced by March 16. At the March 25 contest, three judges will score the songwriters on key areas of composition and performance beginning at 2 p.m.

Fun at the Park: Shalom Park is looking for artists to participate in its May 6 event, which will be held from 1-4 p.m. An application deposit fee of $30, cash or check only, is required. Those interested should contact Summer Best at 873-0848, ext. 7371 for more information. Artist submission forms are due back no later than March 26, while artists will be notified about the acceptance status of their application by April 9.

HVMF BBQ & Music Festival: The Hampton Veterans Memorial Fund is looking for barbeque cooks, vendors and show cars for its third annual festival, which is being held April 6-7 at Tom’s BBQ, 7154 SE County Road 21B, Keystone Heights. Those interested should call 904-521-6625 or 468-2517 or email hvmfinc@hotmail.com

ART

4Most Gallery: Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Friday for “decompose/reproduce,” exhibit featuring regional artists works; runs through March 9. 534 SW Fourth Ave.

Artisans' Guild Gallery: "Straight from the Heart” features fine arts and crafts including artisan soaps by Happy Willow Soap Company through February. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Union Street Station, 201 SE Second Place, Suite 113. (378-1383, www.artisansguildgallery.com)

Black C Art: Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. for “Cuba: Collier” exhibit featuring works by Ani Collier and Nancy Reyes through March. Gallery hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. 111 SE Second Place. (www.blackcproduction.com)

Cedar Key Arts Center: “All That We Are,” exhibit featuring the works of Connie Nelson through February. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 457 Second St., Cedar Key. (543-5801, www.cedarkeyartscenter.org)

Creative Workshop Art & Framing Gallery: Featuring sculptures, painting and woodworks Artist of the Month Leland Williams through February. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. 2035 NW 13th St. (376-7204)

Florida Museum Of Natural History: “The Scoop on Poop! The Science of What Animals Leave Behind,” a traveling exhibit based on the popular children’s book by Dr. Wayne Lynch that features interactive components to explain how animals use feces to to perform a variety of functions runs through May 6; “Beverly and Jon Thompson Discovery Zone”; “Florida Fossils,” which highlights the museum’s internationally acclaimed fossil collections encapsulating the last 65 million years of Earth’s history including the jaw of the extinct Megalodon, the largest shark that ever lived; “Our Energy Future,” which offers hands-on activities about energy consumption and conservation, and how individual behaviors can make a significant difference.  Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 3215 Hull Road. Free. (846-2000)

Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery: Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Friday for “Mixed Media,” juried exhibit, which runs through March 24. The gallery features original artwork created by members and a boutique; all work for sale. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1314 S. Main St. (info@gainsevillefinearts.org)

Gallery 26: “Coffee Paintings” exhibit featuring artwork made using various strengths of brewed coffee as paint. The gallery promotes visual arts and fine crafts made by local artists. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday. 303 State Road 26, Melrose. (475-2924)

Glass Box Collective: Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Friday for local photographer Miquel Cardona. 618 S. Main St.

Harn Museum Of Art: "History, Labor, Life: The Prints of Jacob Lawrence" featuring Lawrence's works that were primarily concerned with the narration of African-American experiences and histories runs through Aug. 5; "Vast: Sea, Salt, Sand, Sky" features photographs by acclaimed New York artist Joni Sternbach, including surfer portraits from Sternbach’s most celebrated series, "Surfland," through April 24; “ABC: Art by the Letter” showcases the Harn’s diverse collecting areas through an alphabetical exploration of subject matter, medium and formal elements through June 3; “Poetic and Political” features works by African and African-American who combine the poetic with a focus on history and politics through July 8; Museum hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 3259 Hull Road. Free. (392-9826)

Hawthorne Historical Museum And Cultural Center: Paintings by Francis Moore along with a historic memory map of "old" Hawthorne; other exhibits spotlight the turpentine industry along with artifacts of Magnesia Springs, 1-3 p.m. Saturdays, 7225 SE 221, Hawthorne. (481-4491)

Hippodrome Gallery: Works by Sherrie Pettigrew featured Wednesday through April 9. Gallery hours are noon-10 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE Second Place. Free. (TheHipp.org)

Lennie Kesl Studios: Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Friday for alumni exhibition. 115 S. Main St.

Malgorzata’s Gallery: Featured is novel jewelry called “Wear Statement Peace” by Jessica Lee through February. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, 2441 NW 43rd St., No. 9, Thornebrook Village. (215-8689, www.malgorzatas.com)

Matheson History Museum: Current exhibit “Liberating Learning?: The Story of Desegregation in Alachua County Schools” uses images from Lincoln and Gainesville high schools’ yearbooks and other local organizations to examine Alachua County Schools’ experience with desegregation. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 513 E. University Ave. Free. (378-2280, www.mathesonmuseum.org)

Melrose Bay Art Gallery: “Traffic in Melrose,” featuring paintings by Michele Karahalios and woodcarvings by Bob Bird, continues through February. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sundays or by appointment. 103 State Road 26, Melrose (352-475-3866 or 352-318-3046, www.melrosebayartgallery.com)

Mossman Hall: Exhibit of works by Beth Cox, glass artist, and photographer Jim Redding runs through Feb. 26. (www.jennaweston.com) 301 State Road 26. 301 State Road 26, Melrose. (262-6222)

Paddiwhack Gallery: Features paintings by Harold Brand and Linda Blondheim, furniture by David Marsh and lamps by Susan Kinzig; hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Paddiwhack Gallery, 1510 NW 13th St. (336-3175, www.paddiwhack.com)

Soma Art Hub: Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Friday for painter Sara Morsey and assemblage artists Celino Dimitroff; 601 S. Main St.

Sweetwater Print Cooperative: Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Friday for “Pattern Placement,” exhibit featuring works by Christina Bartonicek. Call Stewart Thomas at 514-3838. 117 S. Main St. (514-3838)

Thomas Center Galleries: “Into The Light — The Rediscovered Paintings and Prints of Louise Leak,” features the work of a young artist who died at age 37 in the ’70s, through Aug. 18. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, 302 NE Sixth Ave. (393-8532, www.gvlculturalaffairs.org)

Thornebrook Gallery: “Lost Springs,” an exhibit of paintings, drawings and prints by Margaret Ross Tolbert and sculptures by Karen Chadwick that were inspired by the lost springs of the Ocklawaha River continues through Saturday. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, 2441 NW 43rd St. Free. (378-4947, ThornebrookGallery.com)

ALTERNATIVE ART SPACES

Anthem Tattoo / Zorka Rose Gallery: Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Friday for works by in-house artists. 230 NW Second Ave.

Blue Highway Pizzeria: "Venice Series plus One," photography and photo encaustic exhibit by Cheryl Slechta, Tuscawilla Photography through March. Hours are 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 13005 SW First Road, Tioga Town Center. (505-6833)

The Bull: Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Friday for works by Diana Diaz. 18 SW First Ave.

Cypress & Grove Brewing Company: Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Friday for works by Daniel Stepp, Charles Hedrick and Josiah David Lloyd. 1001 NW Fourth St.

E’lan Hair Studio: Works by Sherrie Pettigrew featured through March. 115 N. Main St.

Falcon Financial Management: Exhibit featuring works by Roma Decalo through March 30. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 2631-B NW 41st St.

First Magnitude Brewing: Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Friday. 1220 SE Veitch St.

Florida Community Design Center: Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Friday for works by Theresa Foster and Michael Allard. 101 N. Main St.

Hardback Cafe: Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Friday for works by Brian Wilson. 211 W. University Ave.

Maude’s Cafe: Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Friday for works by Morgan Moates. 101 SE Second Place Suite 101.

Oak Hammock Art Gallery: “The Alachua County Public School Exhibit” featuring works by Alachua County teachers and students runs through April 5. Gallery is open to the public 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. 5100 SW 25th Blvd. (548-1000, galleryexhibit.org)

Parks Ford Lincoln: "Bold, Unabashed, Beautiful" exhibit featuring abstract paintings by Roz Miller through April 30. Gallery hours are 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 3333 N. Main St. (372-4251, www.parksofgainesville.com)

Rosa B. Williams Center: Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Friday for hair sculpture and artwork by Jan Zamojski. 524 NW First St.

Southeastern Integrated Medical Building: Exhibit featuring 120 works by 30 GFAA members with a highlight on the works of featured artist Xiao Li through April 20. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m Monday-Friday. All works available for purchase. 4343 W. Newberry Road.

Sweetberries Eatery and Frozen Custard: “Black and White” continues through March 29 as part of a rotating display of GFAA Artists’ works including painting, photography, drawing, stained glass, painted tables, and artistic table lamps. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 505 NW 13th St.

Vine Bakery and Pasta: Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Friday for works by Laureen Reveri. 627 N. Main St.

UPCOMING CONCERTS

Sousa Concert: 7:30 p.m. March 1, Santa Fe college Fine Arts Hall, 3000 NW 83rd St. Tickets: $12-$15, $9 for UF students, seniors and children under 12, Free for Santa Fe faculty and students. (395-5296) Performance of six marches written by American composer John Philip Sousa, wit the Santa Fe Winds performing the Overture to “The Marriage of Figaro” by Mozart.

Jackson Square Allstars: 8 p.m. March 2 and 3, Heartwood Soundstage, 619 South Main St. Tickets: $15-$25 (448-4849) 10-member collective of New Orleans street jazz performers appears in concert taping of live performances.

Southern Uprising: 5:30 p.m. March 9, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine. Tickets: $44-$94. (904-209-0367, www.ticketmaster.com) Travis Tritt, the Charlie Daniels Band, Marshall Tucker Band and The Outlaws perform.

Brad Paisley: 7:30 p.m. March 10, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine. Tickets: $65-$135; $35 obstructed view. (904-209-0367, www.ticketmaster.com) Country singer performs, with Chase Bryant.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Swing Into Spring: 7-10 p.m. March 2, Thomas Center, Tickets: $35 (219-4281) Dance event featuring live music by Swing Theory, dance demonstrations and lesson. Refreshments and food trucks will be available.

The Highwaymen: 4 p.m. March 3, 513 E. University Ave. Free. (378-2280) Gary Monroe, professor of fine arts and photography at Daytona State College speaks about his book "The Highwaymen: Florida’s African-American Landscape Painters," which explores the lives, art, and legacy of the Highwaymen, a group of self-taught African-American artists in rural Florida who in 50s sold their art along the highway.

Azalea Days Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 3 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m.March 4, Ravine Gardens State Park, 1600 Twigg St., Palatka. Tickets: $4. (329-3721) This 22nd annual festival celebrates the seasonal blooming of azaleas and features arts, crafts, local organizations, children's activities and plants for sale. Ranger-guided walks and nature hikes are offered tour around the park's scenic trails. Live music by Four on The Floor and JP Driver will take place on Saturday.

Third annual Firefighter For A Day: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 3, Loften High School, 3000 E. University Ave. Free (494-4831) Community event where event goers can get some insight into the work experience of firefighters, including wearing their gear, performing in a mock search and rescue and enjoying demonstrations.

Martha Graham Dance Company: 7:30 p.m. March 5, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. $25-$35; $10 for UF students. (392-2787, performingarts.ufl.edu) Renowned contemporary dance performs.

Spring Into the Springs: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 10, Manatee Springs State Park, 11650 NW 115 St., Chiefland. Tickets: $6 per vehicle, $4 for single occupants and $2 for pedestrians and cyclists. (493-6072) Fourth annual event featuring interpretive wagon rides, walks, demonstrations and information booths. A film festival with guest speakers will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m.