Culture
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Wild Beauty
Mindy Lighthipe works from both sides of her brain and...
Be Our Guest
To set the scene in style, we turned to expert...
Well Read
Marion County is blessed with an abundance of talented creators,...
Hygge for the Holidays
Patricia Tomlinson, the Appleton Museum of Art Curator of Exhibitions,...
Give Thanks for Art
Patricia Tomlinson, the Appleton Museum of Art Curator of Exhibitions,...
Angels of the Arts
Successful artistic endeavors often are supported financially by donors—known as...
What Is Art, Anyway?
Patricia Tomlinson, the Appleton Museum of Art Curator of Exhibitions,...
The Art of Expertise
Patricia Tomlinson, the Appleton Museum of Art Curator of Exhibitions,...
Creative Chaos
In just a year, artist E.J. Nieves has made a...
All American Art?
Patricia Tomlinson, the Appleton Museum of Art Curator of Exhibitions,...
Now on View
This month Appleton Museum of Art Curator of Exhibitions Patricia...
Celebrating Beethoven
The Ocala Symphony Orchestra is joining a worldwide celebration of...
The Importance of Experience
Appleton Museum of Art Curator of Exhibitions Patricia Tomlinson talks...
Evolving Canvas
Jordan Shapot’s artistic journey has grown both figuratively and literally,...
Art for Art’s Sake
A burgeoning art movement in Ocala is attracting attention from...
Leading Lady
Here’s the script for welcoming the Ocala Civic Theatre’s (OCT)...
Please Don’t Touch the Art
Appleton Museum of Art Curator of Exhibitions Patricia Tomlinson mixes...
Spanish Spice: The Art of Flamenco
Appleton Museum of Art Curator of Exhibitions Patricia Tomlinson uses...
The Original
A renowned artist, known for her historical paintings and outdoor...
Orchestrating A Career
This professional musician and power weightlifter has orchestrated a creative...
Day In The Life – December 2019
In observing the beauty that exists in the here and...
Identifiable Origins
Art styles vary from country to country and even within...
Day In The Life – November 2019
In observing the beauty that exists in the here and...
The Purist
Dunnellon photographer Alan Abele combines infinite patience with natural light...
Your Dream Machine: A Classic Car Buying Guide
Classic cars are captivating! Need proof? Head out to any...
Cool Cruisers
Ocala Police Sgt. Eric Hooper’s replica cop car fleet was...
All About Impressionists
This month, I thought it might be fun to mix...
Day In The Life – October 2019
“As you journey down the path, don’t forget to be...
The Art Of Things Lost And Found
Ocala artist Aspen Olmstead fashions thought-provoking works of art from...
Pop Goes the Art
What if I told you that art isn’t snobby and...
Curators Corner – September 2019
From Trade to Table Do you know that the stamp...
Fall Arts Preview: The Hit List
If you feel the steamy summer months lingered just a...
The Art of Pleasure
The Marion Cultural Alliance’s first juried show explores what brings...
New Art Galleries
It says a lot about a community and its appreciation...
Fantastic Worlds And Where To Find Them
If you aren’t able to take a trip this month,...
Skin Deep
A trailblazing artist addresses the beauty of brown skin of...
Cool Contemporary
One thing I often hear people say is, “I don’t...
The Perfect Mix
Our local music scene is hotter than ever. Meet the...
The “Hidden” Meaning In Art
Sometimes paintings have a deeper meaning than what immediately meets...
Art For Life
In an ordinary guest room in her ordinary home in...
Curator’s Corner – June 2019
New Exhibits Celebrate African Heritage One of the things I...
Art’s In For Summer
Athough school may be out for summer, learning happens year-round...
A New Prescription For Pain
We all know that museums are important for teaching people...
A Work Of Art
At an age when most children were playing with dolls...
Honoring A Local Legend
Our entire community is mourning the loss of Mary Britt,...
The Book Club
If one of your resolutions was to read more in...
Cycling For A Cause
Cycling enthusiasts, mark your calendars for May 4-5. This 5th...
#ShowMo
Although this year’s Show Motel will not be held in...
Curators Corner – April 2019
Preserving Natural Florida One of the most magical things about...
The Sounds Of Summer
Can you hear that? The weather is warming up and...