Category Archives: The Villages Daily Sun

It’s not every opening night that guests get to hear from directors about decisions they made when making a play come to life. But the Ocala Civic Theatre, a community theater operating in Ocala for 75 years, gives that opportunity to show-goers with the “Drinks with the Director” program over the past year. Greg Thompson,Continue reading “Learn more about Ocala Civic Theatre Directors during the “Drinks with the Director” Program”

For a local artist, their work tells their own version of a story. To get their names and stories out there, artists tend to look for upcoming art festivals and other opportunities to share their work. Those on the hunt should save the date and information for these upcoming art shows and submission opportunities. BuyContinue reading “Galleries Search For New Artwork By Opening Submissions for Upcoming Shows”

Looking back at history gives experts a chance to reveal the hidden, rarely told truths behind the simple stories we’re taught. While many know the story of American physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer heading the team that developed creating the atomic bomb, there are still widely unknown aspects of that race that was critical to theContinue reading “Learn new details about the historic race between America and Germany to build the first atomic bomb when professional engineer Robert Burnham presents ‘Oppenheimer’s Nightmare: The German Atom Bomb’ program.”

Press your best plaid outfit and get ready to embrace Scottish culture during the 12th annual Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival. During the festival event, enjoy bagpipe and drum performances, a tartan parade, Highland athletics competition and more. The family-friendly event will be held from Feb. 14 to 16 with activities happening at two parksContinue reading “Mount Dora continues to celebrate the cultures of Scotland During the 12th annual Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival Event featuring live music, food, athletic competitions and more”

The new year is bringing more than just a new line up for the Melon Patch Players Theatre. It started off the new year with a move into a new venue and is hosting opening night of a new comedic play, which is happening this week. Dustin Lavine, executive director of the Melon Patch PlayersContinue reading “Melon Patch Players Club Gets New Venue For New Year”

Music can capture emotions from sadness, happiness, excitement and more. Background music is considered essential to set the mood and tone for movies and television shows. Sometimes, for cartoons and animations, the music may even influence the show design. To highlight the relationship between jazz and animation, the Central Florida Community Arts (CFCArts) Big ArtsContinue reading “Lake County Residents Watch Jazz and Animations Come to Life”

With over 30 years of experience as a teacher and five decades of experience as an artist, Dore Via Dumas, of the Village of Belle Aire, said she most enjoys teaching art and seeing the creativity that comes out of people when making art. Dumas has been sharing her experiences and helping others cultivate aContinue reading “Students play with clay during weekly “Pottery Beginner Hand Building” class hosted by artist Dore Dumas where Villagers are able to get dirty and play by their own rules”

Having a clear and positive mental head space is the first step toward maintaining a healthy body. During the Elevate Your Health Health Empowerment Expo, attendees will learn new ways to stay healthy as they sit in on a panel discussion, participate in fitness sessions, get a mammogram and more from 11 a.m. to 3Continue reading “Everyone can learn how to elevate their health at the upcoming Health Empowerment Expo, which is offering free advice from health and wellness experts.”