Social Scene
Levar Thomas belts out a tune during the first concert in the new Reilly Noir series at the Reilly Arts Center. The December 10th concert featured The Funk Allstars and The Pyramid Horns.
Black Box Theater Debut
REILLY ARTS CENTER
Photos by Maven Photo + Film, courtesy Reilly Arts Center
The joint was jumping during the December 10th concert featuring The Funk Allstars and The Pyramid Horns to christen the black box theater at the recently expanded arts center. The performance was the first in the new Reilly Noir series.
Jubilee Program
GREATER NEW HOPE CHURCH
Photos by Bruce Ackerman
NAACP Marion County Branch President J. David Stockton welcomed U.S. Representative Val Demings to the January 2nd event, during which she spoke about her proposed legislation, the Every Vote Counts Act, and vowed to protect every American’s right to vote easily, safely and securely.
First Friday Art Walk
DOWNTOWN OCALA
Photos by Becky Collazo
The streets were fi lled on January 7th with people checking out the artist displays, family-friendly activities and entertainers, including My Uncle’s Friend, The Allens, Leah Oxendine and Fareeza, all organized by Ocala Cultural Arts.
East Coast Youth Rodeo
WILLISTON HORSEMAN’S PARK
Photos by Bruce Ackerman
Cowgirls and cowboys under age 19 showed off their skills in barrels, poles, team roping and more during the January 8th and 9th event. The festivities included vendors and entertainment and smiles as big as the hats and belt buckles.
