| Floridiana Show |
January 30
Matheson Museum
The Matheson Museum’s famous Floridiana Show will feature vendors who specialize in rare and unique Florida ephemera and souvenirs. The Show is open to the public.
Click here to see a video.
Visit Matheson Museum or call 352.378.2280 |
Hoggetown Medieval Faire
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January 30 - 31
February 5-7
Alachua County Fairgrounds
Come be swept away by medieval magic as troupes of actors, street performers and musicians journey back to the days of yore . Join the crowd and cheer for your favorite contender as mounted knight’s joust in full plate armor on the tournament field. Applaud street performers who dance, juggle and jest for your amusement. Listen to minstrels playing period music and enjoy continuous live entertainment on eight stages. Browse through the bustling medieval marketplace for that perfect gift or trinket.
Visit Hoggetowne Medieval Faire |
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February 6- April 25
Florida Museum of Natural History
View more than 100 quilts that illustrate Florida's wildlife and natural landscapes in " Quilting Natural Florida II" produced in conjunction withthe Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild. Jurors from the FLorida Museum and Quilters Guild selected more that 100 quilts to be displayed. This family friendly exhibit features designs created by some of the best quilters in California, Florida, North Carolina, Texas and as far off as Sweden.
Visit Florida Museum of Natural History
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DUDLEY FARM PLOW DAYS
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February 5 & 6
Dudley Farms
Just like in olden times when sugar cane was arhvested, it was a big event. Mule teams and draft horses demonstrate old-time farming before the days of tractors as they prepare the fields for spring planting.
School groups will be given guided tours on Friday, February 5th. Reservations are required two months in advance. Please call 352-472-1142.
Visit Dudley Farms
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Thomas Center 100th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
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February 12 and 13
Thomas Center
Visitors to the centennial rededication event on Friday evening can learn about the building’s history by touring the facility with a costumed guide, watching 1920s‘ era dancers perform and attending a gallery reception for “HAIRPOLITIC: Pomade in America,” an exhibition by artist Kenya (Robinson). Friday evening’s festivities will run from 5 – 8 p.m. are free and open to the public.
The community is then encouraged to continue the revelry by attending the Beaux-Arts Ball the next evening at 8 p.m. The Beaux-Arts Ball is a 1920s-themed costume ball that not only honors the Thomas Center’s elegant beginnings but will serve as a fundraiser for the Theatre for Young Audiences, which the City of Gainesville will launch in spring 2010.
Visit Thomas Center or call 352.334.5067
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Tales and Tutus
Performance Series |
February 14 2 pm
Alachua County Headquarters
“The Romance of Ballet” at Headquarters Library, Gainesville, FL. in conjunction with the Alachua County Library District.
Gainesville Ballet Theatre performs a varied repertoire of dances.
Performance is FREE and is appropriate for all ages. |
| Art Walk (Last Friday of each Month) |
February 26 7-10 pm
Gainesville's venues open their doors for free to show art work from Gainesville and around. Several restaurants, bars, galleries, gift stores and other venues participate in the event each month providing a great opportunity for emerging artists to show their works and a fun night for art lovers and collectors. Artwalk maps can be found at any of the participating venues.
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Spring Promenade
Tour of Homes
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March 5 6 pm to 9 pm
March 6 10 am to 4 pm
The Thomas Center Associates presents it’s annual tour
of homes in Gainesville’s Historic Duckpond area in Northeast
Gainesville. A reception and
candlelight tour will begin the even on Friday.This year’s tour includes an eclectic mix of six distinctive
homes ranging in age, size and architectural style.
Ticket prices are $15.00 Friday; $10.00 Saturday and may be purchased at the Thomas Center located
at 302 NE 6th Avenue. Call 352.373.2611 for more info. |
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40th Annual
ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals
March 11-14
Long considered
one of the fastest tracks on the NHRA circuit, this
legendary launch also marks the point that drivers
clocked the first 260-, 270- and 300-mph Top Fuel runs.
Gainesville Raceway
11211 N. CR 225,
Gainesville, Florida 32609
352.377.0046 www.gainesvilleraceway.com |
| An Evening with Vivian Filer |
March 11 7 pm
Thomas Center
Mrs. Filer is an outstanding poet, storyteller and singer who is well known in Gainesville and Alachua County and throughout the state of Florida. The program is a fundraiser for the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center Board of Directors. Tickets will be available at the beginning of February.
Thomas Center
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UFPA presents Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
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March 16, 7:30 pm
For more information, call 352-392-2787 or visit www.performingarts.ufl.edu |
UFPA presents Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra JoAnn Faletta, Music Director with Fabio Bidini, Piano |
March 18, 7:30 pm
For more information, call 352-392-2787 or visit www.performingarts.ufl.edu |
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Spring Garden Festival  |
March 20-21
This festival is the region's premier gardening event, with more
than 200 booths featuring plants, landscape displays, seminars,children’s activity area, educational exhibits,
food and a walk-through butterfly house. Free shuttle bus
service from Kanapaha Park & Kanapaha Middle School. Admission is
$6 for adults and $3 for children 6-13. Children 5 and under are admitted
free. No pets please.
For more information please call 352.372.4981 or see www.gardenfestival.org |
UFPA presents Menahem Pressler & the New York Chamber Soloists, Winds
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March 21 2 p.m.
University Auditorium
For more information, call 352-392-2787 or visit www.performingarts.ufl.edu |
UFPA presents Abraham Inc. |
March 23, 7:30 pm
For more information, call 352-392-2787 or visit www.performingarts.ufl.edu |
| UFPA presents No Southern Accent |
March 25, 7:30 pm
Squitieri Studio Theatre
For more information, call 352-392-2787 or visit www.performingarts.ufl.edu |
| Art Walk (Last Friday of each Month) |
March 26 7-10 pm
Gainesville's venues open their doors for free to show art work from Gainesville and around. Several restaurants, bars, galleries, gift stores and other venues participate in the event each month providing a great opportunity for emerging artists to show their works and a fun night for art lovers and collectors. Artwalk maps can be found at any of the participating venues.
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| UFPA presents No Southern Accent |
March 28, 2 pm
Squitieri Studio Theatre
For more information, call 352-392-2787 or visit www.performingarts.ufl.edu
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UFPA presents One Night of Queen
Performed by Gary Mullen & The Works |
March 30 7:30 pm
For more information, call 352-392-2787 or visit www.performingarts.ufl.edu |
