THIS WEEK
‘Sing Into Spring’
The Santa Fe Singers will be joined by the Eastside High School Chamber Singers for the annual “Sing Into Spring” concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. March 14. According to Mitchell Rorick, SF adjunct associate professor of music, the theme for this year’s concert is “United through Song.” The Santa Fe Singers, led by Rorick and Adjunct Associate Professor of Music Wendy Gunther, partnered with the Gainesville Youth Chorus for last year’s “Songs of the Season” concert. Building on the spirit of collaboration and shared musical expression, the Eastside High School Chamber Singers, under the direction of Alek Concepción, will join the program with a selection of works by renowned composers John Rutter, Eric Whitacre and Andre Thomas. The concert will end with a brief singalong, and the Santa Fe Singers and Eastside Chamber Choir singing “A Patch of Light” and “Modimo,” according to Rorick. “A Patch of Light” is composed by Jacob Narverud, while “Modimo” is a traditional Sesotho/isiZulu piece arranged by Michael Barrett. Tickets are $16 for adults; $10 for seniors, students and military service members and children 12 and younger; and free for SF students, faculty, and staff with college ID cards. Tickets are available from the Fine Arts Hall Box Office at 395-4181 or online from Showpass at showpass.com/sing-into-spring-3. The concert will be held in the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, located at 3000 NW 83rd St.
Downtown High Springs Artwalk
The seasonal Art Walk events return to historic downtown High Springs from noon to 5 p.m. March 15 featuring 15 to 20 local artists and makers situated on the sidewalks of downtown. Downtown High Springs also offers restaurants and shops. This seasonal event is an opportunity for local artisans and artists to demonstrate and display their talents and offer their works for sale in front of storefronts throughout the downtown area. Participating merchants will offer specials and sales during the event. The featured artist of the month is Debra Ridgdill of Potz Pottery. She will be located in front of Lanza Gallery. Her work can be found at Lanza Gallery and Art Supplies and Unique Notions. Lanza Gallery and Art Supplies will feature two artists inside the gallery: an artist talk with folk artist Mike Segal from 11a.m. to 1 p.m., and a green lizard pottery clay demo by potter Diane Hornby from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call Unique Notions at 318-5719 or Lanza Gallery and Art Supplies at 474-1049.
Dr. Charles Hogan
The Music Concert Series at Holy Trinity will present organist Dr. Charles Hogan in concert at 4 p.m. March 16. Hogan will play an exciting program including works of Bach, Schumann and Mendelssohn among others. Following the concert, please join us in the Parish Hall to meet Dr. Hogan and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages. The concert and reception are both presented free of charge and are open to the public.
Time for Three
Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble Time for Three defies conventions with genre-bending excellence. Their unique instrumentation of two violins and a double bass well matches their extraordinary sound, which merges classical, Americana, modern pop and singer-songwriter styles. Their signature charismatic performances and pushing of creative boundaries leaves audiences captivated worldwide. See a performance at 7 and 9 p.m. March 20 at UpStage at the Phillips Center, located at 3201 Hull Road. Tickets are $55 for the 7 p.m. seating, $35 for the 9 p.m. seating and $12 for University of Florida students. UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar; the 9 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar. For more information, or to purchase tickets online, visit performingarts.ufl.edu.
ONGOING
‘The South is not Simple — Prints by Molly Kempson’
The Santa Fe College Gallery is set to present “The South is not Simple — Prints by Molly Kempson” through March 21 at the Northwest Campus, located at 3000 NW 83rd St. Kempson is an artist and educator making relief prints in and about the American South. Her work spirals through architecture, language, flora, fauna, preservation and conservation to highlight the complicated history of the region through artist books, letterpress posters and limited edition reduction linocut prints. She has been awarded several funded residencies, including the Coffey Residency in Book Arts at the University of Florida in 2016, the letterpress residency at Ashantilly Press in 2018, and the In Cahoots Residency in 2024 in Petaluma, California. In this solo show of works from 2018 to 2025, Kempson explores the intersection of traditional block printing and typesetting techniques with the current landscape of wildlife conservation, historic preservation, and Southern identity and history. Her works also address the importance of public support for the arts as a catalyst for addressing the issues that face Floridians as we face our past, present and future. The Santa Fe College Gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Sylvia Zerbini’s ‘Liberte’
Equestrian trainer and performing artist Sylvia Zerbiniis bringing her production, “Liberte,” back to her Liberte ́ Equestrian Theater in Williston now through April. The former star and lead trainer of “Cavalia” has performed across the globe for millions of fans. Zerbini’s multidimensional equestrian voyage features more than a dozen horses and world-class equestrian theatrical performers. Blending awe-inspiring horsemanship with imaginative stagecraft, intricate choreography, high-flying aerial stunts, and multi-talented live musicians, this horse lover’s extravaganza expands the definition of equestrian performance into a theatrical experience. Weekly performances will be held every Saturday and Sunday at 4:30 p.m. with both general seating, and VIP upgraded options that include food, beverages and a backstage tour. Located at the Grande Liberté Farms at 18550 NE 81st St. in Williston, the Liberte ́ Equestrian Theater offers an indoor theatrical experience. Tickets start at $35 and are available through SylviaZerbini.com or ordered directly on EventBrite.com.
‘Riding the 33rd Parallel’
“Riding the 33rd Parallel” is a virtual road trip from Florida to California via the Harn’s photography collection. According to the Harn, 48 photographs by 22 photographers were made along the 33rd parallel (more or less) encompassing Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and California. The time span is 1961 to the present. Some images are grouped by similar or opposing conditions within one or more states while other images follow Ansel Adams’s grand landscape style and still others fuse the picturesque with toxic industries and extreme weather or truly awesome human ingenuity. The photos will be on display in the Rubin Gallery through May 25 at the Harn Museum of Art, located at 3259 Hull Road. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, closed Mondays through Wednesdays, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays. For more information, or to see what other exhibits are on display, visit harn.ufl.edu/visit.
‘Silver Linings’
The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida will display art from Spelman College — a historically black liberal arts college for women located in Atlanta. The Harn is one of five venues across the United States exhibiting “Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection.” Through 39 works by nearly 30 artists, “Silver Linings” uplifts the legacy of artists of African descent spanning the 20th century through the contemporary moment, many of whom have been overlooked by mainstream art museums. The exhibition will be on view through July 6. “Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection” includes a variety of mediums and techniques such as painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed-media collage, prints and photographs divided into five sections that focus on the Spiral Group, abstraction, early figuration, contemporary photography and contemporary figuration. An artist-in-residence program and special community day are among the programs providing opportunities for the community to engage with the exhibition in multiple ways. Onsite artist-in-residence Jessica Clermont will create works of art inspired by the exhibition Tuesdays through Thursdays from noon to 5 p.m. until June 26. Visitors can engage in discussion as the artist works, discuss the influence of the exhibition and create their own work of art. A community day at the Harn, set for noon to 4 p.m. May 31, will celebrate the exhibition with tours, a silkscreen art activity, art creation by Clermont, entertainment, partner information tables and refreshments. Entrance to the museum is free. For more information, visit harn.ufl.edu.
COMING SOON
‘Ragtime’
Based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow, “Ragtime” weaves together the stories of three diverse families as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of a rapidly changing world. From the immigrant struggles of Tateh and his daughter to the privileged lives of mother, father and their son, and the explosive energy of Coalhouse Walker Jr. and Sarah, their lives intersect in unexpected ways, revealing the interconnectedness of humanity in the face of adversity. Nominated for 13 Tony Awards — including “Best Musical” and winning for “Best Original Score” and “Best Book of a Musical” — “Ragtime” is a powerful portrait of life during the turn of the 20th century, exploring America’s timeless contradictions of freedom and prejudice, wealth and poverty, hope and despair. Catch a show at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays plus 2 p.m. Sundays March 21 through April 13 at the Gainesville Community Playhouse, located at 4039 NW 16th Blvd. Tickets are $24 for adults, $20 for seniors and $12 for students. For more information, or to purchase tickets online, visit gcplayhouse.org.
Gainesville International Guitar Festival
Heartwood Soundstage is hosting a celebration of worldwide guitar culture March 23 in downtown Gainesville. Visitors to the second annual Gainesville International Guitar Festival can hear performances and talks from inspiring guitarists, see pedal and gear demonstrations from builders and collectors, trade gear in a swap meet, learn about local guitar education programs and ways to get involved in Gainesville’s music scene, jam with other guitarists in the Heartwood greenroom, and show off their favorite axe at a guitar show-and-tell. Started by Heartwood owner Dave Melosh in 2024, the festival will expand this year to include a variety of panels and workshops as well as the swap meet and virtuosic performances introduced at last year’s inaugural event. The 2025 lineup includes performances by Hiroya Tskukamato, Taylor Roberts, Jasper Smitty, Mike Boulware, Richie Stano and more. Featured workshops, panels and demonstrations include pedal building, pedals for scoring music, dobros and slide guitars, guitars as a tool for social good, gypsy jazz, exhibitions by Funky Music Store, Hoggtowne Music Store, a swag giveaway from Taylor Guitars, and more. Guests also are invited to participate in women-centered guitar jams and more. The swap meet and select skillshares are free and open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at heartwoodsoundstage.com for access to performances and workshops inside Heartwood’s listening room. The event will take place from noon to 9 p.m. Heartwood Soundstage is located at 619 S. Main St. More information is available at heartwoodsoundstage.com.
Interpreti Veneziani
Returning audience favorite Interpreti Veneziani is based in the Church of San Vidal in Venice, where their concert season draws tens of thousands of spectators from around the globe. The ensemble has gained a reputation for its exuberance and Italian brio. Their accessible, virtuosic performances of Baroque- and Romantic-era pieces highlight the best in chamber music. See their performance at 7:30 p.m. March 26 at the Phillips Center, located at 3201 Hull Road. Tickets are $30 to $50 and $12 for University of Florida students. For more information, or to purchase tickets online, visit performingarts.ufl.edu.
‘Morning After Grace’
What happens when a one night stand leads to an awkward situation between three unknowingly connected strangers? Watch as this unlikely trio tackles love and loss, and reminds us that life’s greatest chapters can begin at any age. Join Nell Page and Kevin Rainsberger in this new touching comedy at the Hippodrome. Catch a preview March 26-27, then 8 p.m. Fridays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays March 28-April 20 at the Hippodrome Theatre, located at 25 SE Second Place. Tickets are $10 to $30. For more information, or to purchase tickets online, visit thehipp.org/morning-after-grace.
Gainesville Modern Weekend 2025: MOD Talks Lecture Series
A lecture titled “The Accidental Archivist: Preserving America’s Legacy of Modernist Houses” with George Smart is set for 6 p.m. March 27. Smart is founder and CEO of USModernist, the world’s largest nonprofit educational archive dedicated to the documentation, preservation and promotion of modernist residential design. A passionate advocate for modernism, Smart has been one of the nation’s leaders in raising awareness to preserve the architectural movement. He is a frequent speaker to architecture, design, preservation, real estate and museum groups, and is one of the few people to be bestowed an Honorary AIA by the national American Institute of Architects. As host of the long-running USModernist Radio, Smart has led 400 episodes and interviewed more than 680 guests in architecture and design from around the world. USModernist’s team of nonprofit staff and volunteers has documented more than 140 major 20th Century architects, researched more than 23,000 modernist houses, and scanned more than 4.3 million pages of architecture magazines going back 130 years. Smart and USModernist have won 20 honors for leadership in preservation, including national AIA Institute Honors for Collaborative and Professional Achievement. The free presentation requires registration at ticketleap.events/tickets/gainesville-modern/mod-talks-lecture-series-2025.
Santa Fe Winds
The Santa Fe Winds will bring a blend of traditional classics and fresh musical selections to the stage for their annual “Spring Winds and Classics” concert at 7:30 p.m. March 27 in the Lyceum at Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus — 3000 NW 83rd St. The concert is free, but tickets are required due to limited seating. To reserve tickets, call the Santa Fe College Box Office at 395-4181 or visit showpass.com/spring-winds-and-classics-2. This year’s program will feature selections that highlight both technical skill and emotional depth. Pieces include “Fanfare and Flourishes” by American composer James Curnow; “Nimrod” from “Enigma Variations” by English composer Edward Elgar; “His Honor March” by American composer Henry Fillmore, and more. These pieces not only showcase the musicians’ talent but also demonstrate the emotional impact that music can have on an audience.
Alex Cuba
Alex Cuba’s sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks and powerful guitar riffs abandon the conventional stereotype that is found in much of the Latin music landscape. Born in Cuba and now residing in Canada, he effortlessly blends the rich melodies of his Cuban roots with North American influences. The musician is set to perform at 7 and 9 p.m. March 28 at UpStage at the Phillips Center, located at 3201 Hull Road. Tickets are $55 for the 7 p.m. seating, $35 for the 9 p.m. seating and $12 for University of Florida students. UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar; the 9 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar. For more information about this or other upcoming events, visit performingarts.ufl.edu.
The Guy Mintus Trio
Guy Mintus brings the expertise of a trained concert pianist, the energy of a showman, and a jazz musician’s sense of adventure. Coming from a heritage of Iraqi, Moroccan and Polish Jews, he is unafraid to throw into the mix his native Middle Eastern scales and rhythms. Set to perform at 7 and 9 p.m. March 29 at UpStage at the Phillips Center — 3201 Hull Road — the Guy Mintus Trio creates a musical home in which different identities and influences can coexist as a uniquely unified voice. UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar; the 9 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar. Tickets are $55 for the 7 p.m. seating, $35 for the 9 p.m. seating and $12 for University of Florida students. For more information, visit performingarts.ufl.edu.
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