The Marion Cultural Alliance’s 15th annual Applaud the Arts gala on October 8th at the Reilly Arts Center had the theme of A Whimsical Wonderland and included several people dressed as characters from the beloved classic Alice in Wonderland.
Photo by Bruce Ackerman
Pictured from left, Lucia Hall as the Cheshire Cat, Wesley Yates as the Mad Hatter and Olivia Heredia as Alice.
Arnette House Regatta
Lake Weir
Photos by Alan Youngblood
Ten handmade vessels participated in the September 10th fundraising event at the Carney Island Recreation & Conservation Area. The nonprofit Arnette House provides emergency shelter, family counseling and more for at-risk youth and their families.
Ocala ComicCon
WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Photos by Bruce Ackerman
Many of the guests at this annual event, held September 17th and 18th, were attired in imaginative and colorful costumes. The gathering featured cosplaying, gaming and panels, with guest appearances by noted actors, creators and directors.
Give4Marion Celebration
MARION THEATRE
Photos by Bruce Ackerman
On September 21st, at the end of the 33-hour fundraising event, Lauren Deiorio, president/executive director of the Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County, announced that 2,537 donors had contributed a record-breaking $771,075 for area nonprofits.
Applaud the Arts
REILLY ARTS CENTER
Photos by Bruce Ackerman
The Marion Cultural Alliance’s 15th annual event, held October 8th, had a theme of A Whimsical Wonderland, based on Alice In Wonderland, and included the announcement of MCA’s newest Cultural Grant and Arts Awards Recipients.
