Alachua Chronicle

Westwood Middle School presents "The Replica Murder"
2024-04-26 18:30 (America/New_York) | Westwood Middle School, 3215 NW 15th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32605, United States
On April 24th, 25th, and 26th, the Westwood Spring
Musical will take the stage at Westwood Middle School
(using that term lightly since they are in a transitional
space on campus this year again until the new stage is
available next year). When the students started giving
input at the end of last year on the title for the spring
show this year, they decided on a “murder, mystery,
musical that included dinosaurs.”
A tall order and one
not found anywhere in the various publisher offerings.
This left the idea of writing an original musical, which is
not a new concept for the program. Westwood Theatre
is in its sixth year of performing original, jukebox-style
musicals. “The Replica Murders came from a desire to
include dinosaurs and so the show is set at a museum,”
explains Westwood’s theatre teacher Amy MacCord,
who is also the playwright responsible for the script. “In
this museum, all the pieces displayed are copies (or
“replicas”) of famous displays in other museums.”

Theatre Santa Fe presents "Noises Off!"
2024-04-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall, 3000 NW 83rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
Chaos abounds when Theatre Santa Fe presents “Noises Off!,” Michael Frayn’s Tony-nominated comedy, on two Friday and Saturday nights, April 19-20 and April 26-27, 2024, in the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College (SF). The campus is located at 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville.

Tickets are $15 for adults; $9 for seniors, students, military service members and children 12 and under; and free for SF students, faculty, and staff with college ID cards. Tickets are available from the Fine Arts Hall box office at 352-395-4181 or online from Showpass at showpass.com/noises-off.

Beyond Therapy
2024-04-26 20:00, 2024-04-27 20:00, 2024-04-28 14:00, 2024-05-03 20:00, 2024-05-04 20:00 | Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, 3501 SW 2nd Ave., Suite O, Gainesville, FL, 32607, United States
Bruce and Prudence, two modern, neurotic urbanites searching for love and sanity – with the questionable help of their offbeat therapists. This delightful comedy will keep you laughing as the couple learn to live beyond therapy.
“Beyond Therapy” arrives Friday, April 19, and runs through Saturday, May 4; showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. at the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre (3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O, Gainesville, FL, 32607, in Creekside Mall). A $5 Preview will be held on Thursday, April 18, at 8:00 p.m.

Barbergators 50th Anniversary Show
2024-04-27 19:00 | First United Methodist Church, 419 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Join the Barbergators Chorus as we celebrate over 50 years of harmony in Gainesville! Join us for our 50th Anniversary Show, Saturday, April 27th at 7pm.
The Barbergators formed in 1973 and has been an active part of the Gainesville FL arts community ever since.
We’ll be taking you on a tour of songs from our rich 50 year history.
Featured performers on the show include “Wise Guys“, a hilariously entertaining quartet who are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their first Sunshine District Championship!
Also featured will be our own “Time of Our Lives“, and our sisters in harmony the “Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus“, and of course, the Barbergators Chorus.
This will be the most exciting show we’ve done in years!
When: Saturday, April 27th at 7 pm
Where: First United Methodist Church, 419 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

9 to 5: The Musical
2024-04-27 19:00, 2024-04-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-01 19:00, 2024-05-02 19:00, 2024-05-03 19:00, 2024-05-04 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-04 19:00, 2024-05-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Buchholz High School, 5510 NW 27th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
As their final show of the 2024 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents 9 to 5: The Musical. This comedic folly features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and premieres on the stage at Buchholz High School in late April.

As in the film, characters Violet, Doralee, and Judy prepare for work in their mundane and hellish office under Franklin Hart, Jr., president of Consolidated Industries. In a series of comedic errors, the office team mistakenly poisons their lecherous boss – only to discover that he is just fine, so they kidnap him. Do the gals get justice? You’ll have to come and see 9 to 5: The Musical at Buchholz High School to find out.

Dance Alive National Ballet Next Generation's Spring Showcase
2024-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Eastside High School, 1201 SE 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL, 32641, United States
PAQUITA SUITE, staged by Directors Rachel Ridley and Tales Ribeiro with costumes by
Chris Takashima, presents the advanced dancers and an opportunity to perform with
DANB’s professional company members. Anna Gleim and Tales Ribeiro will perform in
Paquita Pas de Deux, with Leah Perine and Allie Schofield with DANB’s Stirling Kolb in
Paquita Pas De Trois.
Guest Choreographers include DANB choreographic fellowship recipients Judy Skinner and
Kim Tuttle along with another work by the talented Ribeiro.
AND THEN…STUDENT WORKS! The opportunity to choreograph is a highlight for the
dancers. They plan, select and edit music, cast, create, rehearse, select costumes and
lighting – generally learn about choreography with guidance from their directors.
And then their work is performed.

Sandy Back Porch at Historic Matheson House
2024-05-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Don’t miss the Sandy Back Porch band playing bluegrass on the porch of the Historic Matheson House as a part of the Second Saturdays at Sweetwater series.
On Saturday, May 11, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., watch the sparks fly from the guitar of Stan Burns along with hot banjo AND mandolin licks from Ernie Evans. Don’t forget Sandy Holdeman’s thumps on Big Daddy Bass and maybe a little harmonica and dancing. All three musicians sing both lead and harmony vocals.

World Tree Kangaroo Day
2024-05-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
It’s a bear! It’s a monkey! No! It’s a tree kangaroo! You heard right. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is home to the Matschie’s tree kangaroo, an endangered species native to a small area of Papua New Guinea.

Bring the whole family out to the Zoo on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to see these rare, majestic animals and learn how you can help them in the wild. Our zookeepers will be out in full force to give keeper talks, introduce you to some of our amazing animal ambassadors, and hosting tree kangaroo themed crafts and games.

Tickets are only available at the gate the day of event. All credit cards, cash, checks and Apple/Samsung Pay are accepted.

$10: adults
$6: children ages 4-12, Seniors (60+), Active Military and Veterans, Teachers, Police, Firefighters, First Responders, EMT/EMS, Healthcare Workers (all with valid ID), UF students and staff with current Gator1 ID
$3: Electronics Benefits Transfer recipients (up to 4 total tickets with card, any combination of adults/children)
Free: Children (3 and under), SF Students, Staff, and Retirees (with current SFID), and Zoo Members

2nd Annual Hogtown Opry
2024-05-18 19:00 | University Auditorium, 333 Newell Drive, Gainesville, FL, 32611, United States
The second annual Hogtown Opry kicks off on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the historic University Auditorium at 333 Newell Drive, located next to the bell tower on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, Florida. Gainesville actor Gregg Jones will return as Master of Ceremonies and two of last year’s supporting artists, Robert Bowlin and Wil Maring, take the lead with offerings of bluegrass, old-time tinged originals, twin fiddling and even some old-time swing music.

Motorific Family Fun Day
2024-05-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Eagles’ Landing, 7118 W. University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32607, United States
The Eagle Riders from the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 4385 will be hosting their Motorific Family Fun Day at the Eagles’ Landing (7118 W. University Ave.) in Gainesville on Sunday, May 19, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Eagles are a national not-for-profit fraternal club dedicated to People Helping People. It is a private club by membership but will be open to the public for this event. So mark your calendar. Bring the entire family and join us for some wholesome fun.

Young Annasemble Spring Concert
2024-05-21 19:00 | Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Avenu, Gainesville, FL, United States
Young Annasemble will present a fun-filled Family Spring Concert at 7 p.m. on May 21 at the Thomas Center (302 NE 6th Ave.). It will present music selections varying from musicals to spirituals and folk music.

From Segregation to Solidarity: A journey of faith for the St. Augustine Episcopal Mission Church and School
2024-05-22 19:00 | Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, George Guy, parishioner of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Gainesville, will give a presentation on the history of piety and perseverance behind the one-time Episcopal parish and parochial school for Black citizens formerly located at 405 NW 4th Avenue in Gainesville.
In-person registration: https://mathesonmuseum.networkforgood.com/events/71332-from- segregation-to-solidarity

Zoom registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vOwmzT06RtOajhI5Ls1MQA

Student recital: Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow
2024-05-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, 32611, United States
Pofahl Studios, the resident school for Dance Alive National Ballet, proudly announces its 68th annual student recital, Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow.

WHAT: TINKER BELL IN PIXIE HOLLOW
WHEN: May 26 @ 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts – Gainesville

Room to Dance
2024-06-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-06-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall, 3000 NW 83rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
Students in the Dance Theatre of Santa Fe will present the student-choreographed audience favorite “Room to Dance” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8, 2024, in the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College (SF), 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville. A question-and-answer “talkback” between the audience and the student choreographers will follow each performance.

Tickets are $15 for adults; $9 for seniors, students, military service members and children 12 and under; and free for SF students, faculty, and staff with college ID cards. Tickets are available from the Fine Arts Hall box office at 352-395-4181 or online from Showpass at: showpass.com/room-to-dance-3.

Tee Foundation Assistance Network's "Christmas in July" benefit luncheon
2024-07-28 14:00 - 16:30 | Star Center Theatre, 11 NE 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, 32609, United States
Our second annual “Christmas in July” Benefit Luncheon being held this year on July 28 at Star Centre Theatre from 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Star Center Theatre is located at 11 NE 23rd Avenue Gainesville, FL 32609.

Play Music on the Porch Day
2024-08-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Cracker Barrel, 4001 SW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Gainesville Harmony Chorus will sing on the Cracker Barrel porch as part of Play Music on the Porch Day.

Dr. Neil Nedley Mental Health Weekend
2024-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
Join us for an enlightening Health Weekend with Dr. Neil Nedley on September 27 & 28, 2024. Friday, Sep 27 @ 7:00 pm; Saturday, Sep 28 @ 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm
Topic: Mental Health
Where: Live Oak, Florida Seventh-day Adventist Church
11239 FL-51 | Live Oak, FL 32060
Phone: 386-364-0717
This is an event you won’t want to miss, as Dr. Nedley shares his expertise on mental health, offering valuable insights and practical strategies for maintaining mental well-being.
RSVP Required to attend.
Please RSVP at drneilnedleymentalhealth.rsvpify.com
