Cultural
Appleton Museum
352-236-7100
http://www.appletonmuseum.org
Exhibits, lectures, programs and volunteer opportunities.
The Webber Center at CFCC
873-5809
http://www.cf.edu/departments/instruction/las/webber/webber_gallery.htm
The CFCC Webber Exhibit and Conference Center is designed to enhance the cultural and learning life of the campus and community. Completed in the summer of 1995, the exhibit center provides space for local, state and national traveling exhibitions.
Discovery Science and Outdoor Center
401-3900
http://www.ocalafl.org/main.asp?sub1menuid=11556&sub2menuid=12423
A hands-on science and outdoor learning center for children and youth. Education programs such as astronomy for all ages – including adults – are offered throughout the year, as are field trips. A picnic area is on site.
Historic Ocala Preservation Society
351-1861
http://www.historicocala.org/
A non-profit organization of more than 350 members dedicated to preservation and improvement of Ocala’s four historic districts. Projects include home and garden tours, self-guided walking tours, events and educational programs.
Marion County Public Library System
629-8551
http://www.marioncountyfl.org/library/li_home.htm
Public libraries are for everyone and are a vital resource for any thriving community. From bestsellers to financial reports, from audio books to educational videos, from electronic information resources to children’s storytimes, allow us to meet your informational, recreational and educational needs. Use your public libraries to the fullest – they belong to you.
Marion Cultural Alliance
369-1500
http://www.mcaocala.com/
Founded in 2001, the purpose of Marion Cultural Alliance is to be the catalyst and advocate of increased cultural impact in the community, enriching the lives of all its people through service to member organizations and the general public. The Marion Cultural Alliance organized the highly successful Horse Fever project in Marion County in 2001-2002.
Ocala Civic Theatre
236-2274
http://www.ocalacivictheatre.com/
Located in The Appleton Cultural Center on East Silver Springs Boulevard, the Ocala Civic Theatre presents professional quality, live productions at an affordable price. OCT produces more than 10 fully-staged productions each season, in addition to hosting touring companies. This volunteer-based organization is one of the largest community theatres in the state and serves more than 50,000 Marion, Citrus and Lake County residents each season.
Brick City Center for the Arts
840-9521
The Brick City Center for the Arts opened its doors May 6, 1995, after extensive planning and renovation of a former department store in historic downtown Ocala. The center promotes community and cultural development that fosters quality, diversity and vitality of the visual arts. This community art center offers art exhibitions, special events, workshops and demonstrations, and functions as a gallery.
Central Florida Master Choir
873-4347 for information
877-996-2252 for tickets
752-3229 for Citrus County
Susan Bailey Robinson, Conductor and Music Director
Central Florida Philharmonic Orchestra
873-4347 for information
Susan Bailey Robinson, Conductor and Music Director
Central Florida Symphony Orchestra
351-1606
http://www.cfsymphony.com/
James Plondke, Conductor and Music Director
The Central Florida Symphony Orchestra is a fully-professional orchestra composed of outstanding musicians from our community and the finest music schools throughout the region. They are dedicated to serving Central Florida with the finest of the symphonic art. In addition to a regular concert schedule, the Orchestra performs free concerts in cooperation with the Marion County Public Education Foundation, sponsors a Young Artist Competition to seek out talented young musicians, and performs at many special events such as Fine Arts for Ocala's Symphony Under the Stars.
Dance Ocala
368-7616
http://hometown.aol.com/tdfdeb/
Debbie McCreight, Artistic Director
Dance Ocala was formed in January 1995 to offer opportunities for performances in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical to Marion County area dancers. Dance Ocala is different than most dance companies in that it utilizes all types of dance.
Film Commission of Real Florida, Inc.
671-1717
http://www.ocalafilm.com/
Jude Hagin, Film Commissioner
The Film Commission of Real Florida, Inc. serves the community with a professional organization to promote production of films, television and still photography within the boundaries of the communities of North Central Florida. Familiar films from this area include Doc Hollywood and Jeepers Creepers among many others.
Fine Arts For Ocala (FAFO)
622-8152 or 622-6972 eves
An active appreciation of fine arts has been an integral part of the cultural life of Ocala for years. "Fine Arts for Ocala," was founded in 1967 and promotes visual and performing arts programs for people of all ages. The group’s annual autumn art show, held on the grounds of the Ocala City Hall, downtown, attracts more than 50,000 people during its two days to view and purchase works of art, enjoy entertainment, and an exhibition of the artwork of area school children. FAFO also sponsors a "Symphony Under the Stars," each year which features guest orchestras and conductors.
Marion Civic Chorale
http://marioncivicchorale.tripod.com/
The Marion Civic Chorale is our area's pre-eminent chorus, providing musical entertainment for all of the Central Florida area. The Chorale performs at civic functions, residential community organization gatherings, and with church and high school choirs. In addition, concerts are presented for the holiday season and in the spring each year. Members of the Chorale come from throughout the area, from a wide variety of backgrounds and musical experience, who all share a common love of music, singing and entertaining.
Ocala Community Concert Association
629-5940 or 694-3179
Lib Reeves, President
Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce
629-8051
http://www.ocalacc.com/
The Official Visitors Center in Marion County features local information and hosts changing art exhibits, such as local wildlife and area waterways.
Ocala Storytelling Guild
840-9521
http://www.freewebs.com/ocalistorytellingguild/
The mission of the Ocali Storytelling Guild is to preserve, perpetuate, promote and celebrate the art of storytelling by developing and nurturing a storytelling community of tellers, audiences and enthusiasts.
U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association/Ocala Regional Chapter
Ocala Regional Chapter
873-4020 or 861-0268
Gallery East
236-6992
A nonprofit cooperative of local artists, features fine art and crafts for the home or office and a variety of art classes.
