THIS WEEK
Santa Fe Jazz Ensemble
The Santa Fe Jazz Ensemble will honor jazz composers at the annual “Jazz Up Spring” concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. March 7 in the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus, located at 3000 NW 83rd St. The program opens with a student-led jazz combo who will perform a mixture of traditional and modern jazz selections. Their performance will be followed by the SF Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. David Smith, who will perform selections by some of the greatest jazz musicians and composers in the history of jazz — including Oliver Nelson, Benny and Buster Moten, Bobby Troupe and many others. Last year’s concert celebrated the work of jazz trailblazers Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Continuing that tradition, this year’s performance will feature a new selection of classic jazz compositions, showcasing the talent and dedication of Santa Fe College’s student musicians. Tickets are $16 for adults; $10 for seniors, students, children and military service members; and free to 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/jazz-up-spring-3.
Second Saturdays at Sweetwater
The Matheson History Museum is partnering with the University of Florida Performing Arts Driveway Theatre Project for the showing of “An Evening with Frederick Douglass and Captain John Brown.” According to organizers, the production — starring Shamrock McShane, Pamela D. Marshall and E. Stanley Richardson — will take place at 2 p.m. March 8 on the front porch of the Matheson House as a part of the Museum’s Second Saturdays at Sweetwater series. Admission is free, and guests are encouraged to bring their own blanket and chairs. “An Evening with Frederick Douglass and Captain John Brown” was adapted by director Carol Velasques Richardson from William Branch’s “In Splendid Error.” The program will include a talk-back about race and freedom. The Matheson History Museum is located at 513 E. University Ave. For more information, visit mathesonmuseum.org.
Lyrics for Life
Lyrics for Life was founded by Sister Hazel front man Ken Block in memory of his younger brother, Jeffrey, who ultimately lost his four-year battle with cancer when he was 18 years old. The charity unites musicians and celebrities for concert events, auctions and other fundraising efforts. The money raised is donated to groups that are working to find a cure as well as those aiming to enrich the lives of patients and their families. Artists participate in many ways, most often by donating handwritten lyrics to one of their songs on anything from a sheet of paper to a surfboard, which are then framed or mounted and offered for sale in an auction. This year’s event is planned for March 8, with the gala pre-party set for 6:30 to 8 p.m., concert ticket holder doors opening from 7 to 8 p.m., a concert from 8 to 10:30 p.m., and a gala after party from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. Concert-only tickets are $125 for mezzanine seating and $99 for balcony seating. Gala tickets are $350. The event will be held at the Phillips Center, located at 3201 Hull Road. For more information, or to purchase tickets online, visit performingarts.ufl.edu.
The Peking Acrobats
The Peking Acrobats perform daring maneuvers with awe-inspiring acrobatic feats to create a breathtaking, all-ages spectacle with the festive pageantry of a Chinese carnival. Experience their precarious pagoda of chairs, trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting and gymnastics at 7:30 p.m. March 11 at the Phillips Center, located at 3201 Hull Road. Rooted in centuries of Chinese history, The Peking Acrobats seek to uphold the rich and ancient folk art tradition, and bring it to new heights while pushing the envelope of human possibility. Tickets for their Gainesville performance are $24 to $45, $12 for University of Florida students. For more information, visit performingarts.ufl.edu.
‘The Alachua Phenomenon: Two Centuries in Florida’s Eden’
Alachua County, by modern standards, is characteristically un-Floridian. It has no beaches, it has no amusement parks, and it presently has no commercial citrus groves — and yet today Alachua County is the beating heart of north central Florida. “The Alachua Phenomenon: Two Centuries in Florida’s Eden,” the newest exhibition at the Matheson History Museum, will examine what made that happen over the last 200 years. In the process, the history of the county will unfold through an examination of the land, environment, agriculture, industry, education and community. The free opening reception for this exhibition will be held at 7 p.m. March 12 at the museum, located at 513 E. University Ave. The Matheson History Museum is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.
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
‘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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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