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THIS WEEKEND<\/h2>\n\nOcala\u2019s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival<\/h2>\n
This two-day concert will be held June 20-21 at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion with country music stars Lonestar (June 20) and Parmalee (June 21) headlining. All seats are general admission. Free parking opens at 4 p.m. each night. Gates open at 5 p.m. The Bull Bash starts at 7 p.m. When it’s over, the headlining artist will take the stage. More at TampaRodeo.com<\/a><\/p>\nWindFM Rocks the Reilly: Smokin\u2019 & Forever Foreigner<\/h2>\n
This tribute to Boston and Foreigner takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. June 21 at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Tickets from $25. More at reillyartscenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n\u2018The Human Pulse\u2019<\/h2>\n
This photographic series by John Elliott will be up at the Appleton Museum of Art’s Balcony Gallery for Florida Artists June 21-Jan. 18. It features 42 black-and-white prints from the Ocala-based photographer\u2019s ongoing \u201cThe Human Pulse\u201d series.<\/p>\n
The Appleton is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. More at 352-291-4455 or AppletonMuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n\nCOMING SOON<\/h2>\nChi-Town Transit Authority<\/h2>\n
This Chicago tribute band takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. June 27 at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Tickets from $28. More at reillyartscenter.com<\/a><\/p>\nOcala Symphony: Red, White and OSO Blue<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nThis patriotic concert and salute to veterans will begin at 3 p.m. June 29 at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Tickets from $10. More at reillyartscenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\nMarion Cultural Alliance (MCA) annual ‘y-ART’ sale<\/h2>\n
This is billed as “a unique blend of art and yard sale featuring original artwork, jewelry, prints, photographs, memorabilia, and more \u2014 offered at deeply discounted prices.” It is sponsored by Revival \u2013 Brick City Market, Ocala\u2019s newest pop-up business, and benefits the local arts community.<\/p>\n
The sale runs July 2\u201320 at the Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St., Ocala. The gallery is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday\u2013Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.<\/p>\n\nPatriotic Skies<\/h2>\n
This July 4th celebration will be 6-10 p.m. on Independence Day at Tuscawilla Park, 800 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala. Live entertainment, family activities, food, and then fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m. Free shuttle service 5-11 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets; no seating provided. No tents, alcohol, personal drones allowed. Full details at the city of Ocala\u2019s Recreation and Parks Department (352-368-5517) or www.ocalafl.gov\/julyfourth<\/a><\/p>\nClassic Albums Live: Wings \u2013 \u201cBand On The Run\u201d<\/h2>\n
This show will be live onstage at 7:30 p.m. July 11 at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Tickets from $28. More at reillyartscenter.com<\/a><\/p>\nYacht Rock Gold Experience<\/h2>\n
This tribute performance will be live onstage at 7:30 p.m. July 12 at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Tickets from $23. The show will include songs from Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers and more. More at reillyartscenter.com<\/a><\/p>\nONGOING<\/h2>\nGentle Carousel’s Reading With Horses at the Marion Theatre<\/h2>\n
These free literacy events (this year’s theme: Jobs With Horses) include guest speakers, a new book and different equine friends. “Individual Gentle Carousel therapy horses are featured in many books by different authors and publishers,” organizers say. “After children read a book, the ACTUAL character from the story will visit the theater to ‘bring the book to life.’ \u201d<\/p>\n\nThe events begin at 2 p.m. at the Marion Theatre, 50 S. Magnolia Ave., Ocala. The dates are June 18 and 26 and July 3 and 10. The events are free, and each child gets a book. More at https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TherapyHorses<\/a><\/p>\nMarion Theatre Summer Kids Film Series<\/h2>\n
The series runs June 4-July 25, with movies screened every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 10 and 11 a.m. and 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. each day. Tickets are $5 for adults and children. A summer snack pack is included for kids 12 and younger. Movies include “The Jungle Book,” “The Land Before Time” and “Brave.” Guests are encouraged to donate a new or gently used book to support the Early Learning Coalition. The books are particularly for children ages birth to 5. Full details at https:\/\/www.reillyartscenter.com\/summer-kids-film-series\/<\/a> and by following the Marion Theatre on Facebook and Instagram. The Marion Theatre is at 50 S. Magnolia Ave. Ocala.<\/p>\n\n‘What If Eye: Fifty Years of Exploration with Ummarid Eitharong’<\/h2>\n
Ocala\u2019s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival<\/h2>\n
This two-day concert will be held June 20-21 at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion with country music stars Lonestar (June 20) and Parmalee (June 21) headlining. All seats are general admission. Free parking opens at 4 p.m. each night. Gates open at 5 p.m. The Bull Bash starts at 7 p.m. When it’s over, the headlining artist will take the stage. More at TampaRodeo.com<\/a><\/p>\n This tribute to Boston and Foreigner takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. June 21 at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Tickets from $25. More at reillyartscenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n This photographic series by John Elliott will be up at the Appleton Museum of Art’s Balcony Gallery for Florida Artists June 21-Jan. 18. It features 42 black-and-white prints from the Ocala-based photographer\u2019s ongoing \u201cThe Human Pulse\u201d series.<\/p>\n The Appleton is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. More at 352-291-4455 or AppletonMuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n This Chicago tribute band takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. June 27 at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Tickets from $28. More at reillyartscenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n This patriotic concert and salute to veterans will begin at 3 p.m. June 29 at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Tickets from $10. More at reillyartscenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n This is billed as “a unique blend of art and yard sale featuring original artwork, jewelry, prints, photographs, memorabilia, and more \u2014 offered at deeply discounted prices.” It is sponsored by Revival \u2013 Brick City Market, Ocala\u2019s newest pop-up business, and benefits the local arts community.<\/p>\n The sale runs July 2\u201320 at the Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St., Ocala. The gallery is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday\u2013Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.<\/p>\n This July 4th celebration will be 6-10 p.m. on Independence Day at Tuscawilla Park, 800 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala. Live entertainment, family activities, food, and then fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m. Free shuttle service 5-11 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets; no seating provided. No tents, alcohol, personal drones allowed. Full details at the city of Ocala\u2019s Recreation and Parks Department (352-368-5517) or www.ocalafl.gov\/julyfourth<\/a><\/p>\n This show will be live onstage at 7:30 p.m. July 11 at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Tickets from $28. More at reillyartscenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n This tribute performance will be live onstage at 7:30 p.m. July 12 at the Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Tickets from $23. The show will include songs from Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers and more. More at reillyartscenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n These free literacy events (this year’s theme: Jobs With Horses) include guest speakers, a new book and different equine friends. “Individual Gentle Carousel therapy horses are featured in many books by different authors and publishers,” organizers say. “After children read a book, the ACTUAL character from the story will visit the theater to ‘bring the book to life.’ \u201d<\/p>\n The events begin at 2 p.m. at the Marion Theatre, 50 S. Magnolia Ave., Ocala. The dates are June 18 and 26 and July 3 and 10. The events are free, and each child gets a book. More at https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TherapyHorses<\/a><\/p>\n The series runs June 4-July 25, with movies screened every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 10 and 11 a.m. and 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. each day. Tickets are $5 for adults and children. A summer snack pack is included for kids 12 and younger. Movies include “The Jungle Book,” “The Land Before Time” and “Brave.” Guests are encouraged to donate a new or gently used book to support the Early Learning Coalition. The books are particularly for children ages birth to 5. Full details at https:\/\/www.reillyartscenter.com\/summer-kids-film-series\/<\/a> and by following the Marion Theatre on Facebook and Instagram. The Marion Theatre is at 50 S. Magnolia Ave. Ocala.<\/p>\nWindFM Rocks the Reilly: Smokin\u2019 & Forever Foreigner<\/h2>\n
\u2018The Human Pulse\u2019<\/h2>\n
COMING SOON<\/h2>\n
Chi-Town Transit Authority<\/h2>\n
Ocala Symphony: Red, White and OSO Blue<\/h2>\n
Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) annual ‘y-ART’ sale<\/h2>\n
Patriotic Skies<\/h2>\n
Classic Albums Live: Wings \u2013 \u201cBand On The Run\u201d<\/h2>\n
Yacht Rock Gold Experience<\/h2>\n
ONGOING<\/h2>\n
Gentle Carousel’s Reading With Horses at the Marion Theatre<\/h2>\n
Marion Theatre Summer Kids Film Series<\/h2>\n
‘What If Eye: Fifty Years of Exploration with Ummarid Eitharong’<\/h2>\n