Category: Performing Arts

It’s Christmas in Tuna – the third-smallest town in Texas. The radio is abuzz with news of the Yuletide yard display competition (vandalized by a shady “phantom”), while unpaid electric bills jeopardize a production of A Christmas Carol. And two versatile actors play 20 zany characters in this lightning-fast comedy as broad as the Rio Grande. Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the holiday hilarity. This Southern-fried fruitcake is a gift for all seasons!

$35 for adults / $17 for ages 18 and younger

Rated PG

By Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: GO52 • Ocala Electric Utility • K-Country • Advanced Welding Fabrication

Featuring your favorite music from Mannheim Steamroller, Home Alone, the Nutcracker and more, you do not want to miss this celebration of the holiday season that brings together the incredible musicians of the orchestra and the outstanding vocalists from the Ocala Symphony Chorus! This annually sold-out performance for all is full of fun, humor, and pure admiration for this special time of the year!

Matthew Wardell, Music Director and Conductor

It’s Christmas in Tuna – the third-smallest town in Texas. The radio is abuzz with news of the Yuletide yard display competition (vandalized by a shady “phantom”), while unpaid electric bills jeopardize a production of A Christmas Carol. And two versatile actors play 20 zany characters in this lightning-fast comedy as broad as the Rio Grande. Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the holiday hilarity. This Southern-fried fruitcake is a gift for all seasons!

$35 for adults / $17 for ages 18 and younger

Rated PG

By Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: GO52 • Ocala Electric Utility • K-Country • Advanced Welding Fabrication

It’s Christmas in Tuna – the third-smallest town in Texas. The radio is abuzz with news of the Yuletide yard display competition (vandalized by a shady “phantom”), while unpaid electric bills jeopardize a production of A Christmas Carol. And two versatile actors play 20 zany characters in this lightning-fast comedy as broad as the Rio Grande. Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the holiday hilarity. This Southern-fried fruitcake is a gift for all seasons!

$35 for adults / $17 for ages 18 and younger

Rated PG

By Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: GO52 • Ocala Electric Utility • K-Country • Advanced Welding Fabrication

Hey friends (and howdy strangers)! It’s time to get together and play with some props! This is Ocala’s local led and fire spin/flow jam, hosted at the Muddy Lotus Tea Kava Bar, close to Tuscawilla Park.

Come out and spin, skill share, jam or share your music, burn, or just hang out with new and old friends 

We’ve got poi spinners, hoopers, jugglers, dragon staffers, contact staffers, double staffers, swordsmen, palm torch mages, musicians, and various other flow wizards in regular attendance.

If you have any questions about the jam or flow arts in general please reach out to me, the other co-hosts, or the Ocala Flow Arts page admins and we’ll get back to you!

*No Experience Necessary to participate* Please fill out a waiver inside if this is your first time attending!

**Please wear fire safe clothing if you plan on spinning fire.

***There is a one drink minimum at the Kava and Kratom bar. There are plenty of coffee, herbal tea, and other drink options to choose from.

It’s Christmas in Tuna – the third-smallest town in Texas. The radio is abuzz with news of the Yuletide yard display competition (vandalized by a shady “phantom”), while unpaid electric bills jeopardize a production of A Christmas Carol. And two versatile actors play 20 zany characters in this lightning-fast comedy as broad as the Rio Grande. Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the holiday hilarity. This Southern-fried fruitcake is a gift for all seasons!

$35 for adults / $17 for ages 18 and younger

Rated PG

By Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: GO52 • Ocala Electric Utility • K-Country • Advanced Welding Fabrication

It’s Christmas in Tuna – the third-smallest town in Texas. The radio is abuzz with news of the Yuletide yard display competition (vandalized by a shady “phantom”), while unpaid electric bills jeopardize a production of A Christmas Carol. And two versatile actors play 20 zany characters in this lightning-fast comedy as broad as the Rio Grande. Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the holiday hilarity. This Southern-fried fruitcake is a gift for all seasons!

$35 for adults / $17 for ages 18 and younger

Rated PG

By Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: GO52 • Ocala Electric Utility • K-Country • Advanced Welding Fabrication

It’s Christmas in Tuna – the third-smallest town in Texas. The radio is abuzz with news of the Yuletide yard display competition (vandalized by a shady “phantom”), while unpaid electric bills jeopardize a production of A Christmas Carol. And two versatile actors play 20 zany characters in this lightning-fast comedy as broad as the Rio Grande. Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the holiday hilarity. This Southern-fried fruitcake is a gift for all seasons!

$35 for adults / $17 for ages 18 and younger

Rated PG

By Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: GO52 • Ocala Electric Utility • K-Country • Advanced Welding Fabrication

The all-time family favorite with beautiful dancing, sets and costumes is here again!  Everyone needs a hero and in this case she’s a girl!  Clara saves the Nutcracker Prince, and to thank her, he brings her on a magical journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets, where the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy puts on a regal show for her.  Tradition, beauty, grace, and terrific story – what more can you ask for. Sheer Magic! Family Friendly.

It’s Christmas in Tuna – the third-smallest town in Texas. The radio is abuzz with news of the Yuletide yard display competition (vandalized by a shady “phantom”), while unpaid electric bills jeopardize a production of A Christmas Carol. And two versatile actors play 20 zany characters in this lightning-fast comedy as broad as the Rio Grande. Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the holiday hilarity. This Southern-fried fruitcake is a gift for all seasons!

$35 for adults / $17 for ages 18 and younger

Rated PG

By Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: GO52 • Ocala Electric Utility • K-Country • Advanced Welding Fabrication

The all-time family favorite with beautiful dancing, sets and costumes is here again!  Everyone needs a hero and in this case she’s a girl!  Clara saves the Nutcracker Prince, and to thank her, he brings her on a magical journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets, where the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy puts on a regal show for her.  Tradition, beauty, grace, and terrific story – what more can you ask for. Sheer Magic! Family Friendly.

The all-time family favorite with beautiful dancing, sets and costumes is here again!  Everyone needs a hero and in this case she’s a girl!  Clara saves the Nutcracker Prince, and to thank her, he brings her on a magical journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets, where the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy puts on a regal show for her.  Tradition, beauty, grace, and terrific story – what more can you ask for. Sheer Magic! Family Friendly.

The all-time family favorite with beautiful dancing, sets and costumes is here again!  Everyone needs a hero and in this case she’s a girl!  Clara saves the Nutcracker Prince, and to thank her, he brings her on a magical journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets, where the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy puts on a regal show for her.  Tradition, beauty, grace, and terrific story – what more can you ask for. Sheer Magic! Family Friendly.

Hey friends (and howdy strangers)! It’s time to get together and play with some props! This is Ocala’s local led and fire spin/flow jam, hosted at the Muddy Lotus Tea Kava Bar, close to Tuscawilla Park.

Come out and spin, skill share, jam or share your music, burn, or just hang out with new and old friends 

We’ve got poi spinners, hoopers, jugglers, dragon staffers, contact staffers, double staffers, swordsmen, palm torch mages, musicians, and various other flow wizards in regular attendance.

If you have any questions about the jam or flow arts in general please reach out to me, the other co-hosts, or the Ocala Flow Arts page admins and we’ll get back to you!

*No Experience Necessary to participate* Please fill out a waiver inside if this is your first time attending!

**Please wear fire safe clothing if you plan on spinning fire.

***There is a one drink minimum at the Kava and Kratom bar. There are plenty of coffee, herbal tea, and other drink options to choose from.

Hey friends (and howdy strangers)! It’s time to get together and play with some props! This is Ocala’s local led and fire spin/flow jam, hosted at the Muddy Lotus Tea Kava Bar, close to Tuscawilla Park.

Come out and spin, skill share, jam or share your music, burn, or just hang out with new and old friends 

We’ve got poi spinners, hoopers, jugglers, dragon staffers, contact staffers, double staffers, swordsmen, palm torch mages, musicians, and various other flow wizards in regular attendance.

If you have any questions about the jam or flow arts in general please reach out to me, the other co-hosts, or the Ocala Flow Arts page admins and we’ll get back to you!

*No Experience Necessary to participate* Please fill out a waiver inside if this is your first time attending!

**Please wear fire safe clothing if you plan on spinning fire.

***There is a one drink minimum at the Kava and Kratom bar. There are plenty of coffee, herbal tea, and other drink options to choose from.

Hey friends (and howdy strangers)! It’s time to get together and play with some props! This is Ocala’s local led and fire spin/flow jam, hosted at the Muddy Lotus Tea Kava Bar, close to Tuscawilla Park.

Come out and spin, skill share, jam or share your music, burn, or just hang out with new and old friends 

We’ve got poi spinners, hoopers, jugglers, dragon staffers, contact staffers, double staffers, swordsmen, palm torch mages, musicians, and various other flow wizards in regular attendance.

If you have any questions about the jam or flow arts in general please reach out to me, the other co-hosts, or the Ocala Flow Arts page admins and we’ll get back to you!

*No Experience Necessary to participate* Please fill out a waiver inside if this is your first time attending!

**Please wear fire safe clothing if you plan on spinning fire.

***There is a one drink minimum at the Kava and Kratom bar. There are plenty of coffee, herbal tea, and other drink options to choose from.

Music lovers of all ages will enjoy Sunset Songs Series! This free concert series on the downtown square brings you the best local and regional artists performing funk, blues, reggae, and country originals as the sun goes down. Kick back and soak in the melodies with the perfect Wednesday night activity. If you love music and sunsets, the Sunset Songs Series is for you! End your day on a melodic high note at these not-to-be-missed community concerts.

~Monthly concerts September through May featuring top-notch musical talent
~All concerts are 100% free – just bring your lawn chair or blanket!
~Unwind and discover great new music in a gorgeous outdoor setting
~Grab a bite to eat at one of our many amazing local downtown restaurants
~Please bring your own chairs.

Visit www.ocalafl.gov/sunsetsongsseries to see the complete fall schedule.

Headlining Act: Bryce Mauldin
Originally from Webster, FL, Bryce Mauldin is bringing the Sunshine State heat to the Nashville Country Music scene. His ability to catch the attention of country music fans spanning from classic country to contemporary, with covers and original music, led him to viral fame on all social media platforms. As a fully independent artist, he has amassed an impressive 20+ MILLION streams on his original music. Bryce brings a style that is all his own and captures every age of country music in his songs. Hard hitting single, “City Limits” showcases a rocking modern country sound resembling that of one of Bryce’s key influences, Jason Aldean. Conversely, lyricism and steel guitar slow down the tempo and bring the soul to a classic, heartbreak country song in “Seeing Somebody Else.” Bryce strives to write music that is not only relatable to his own life, but gives a voice to his fans in their life experiences. With this in mind he is forging a path to becoming a household name.

Opening Act: Noah Hunton
Noah Hunton is a 25-year-old local from Ocala who has big dreams of becoming a country star. Hunton has opened for big names like Craig Campbell, Tristan Tritt, Colt Ford, Hinder, Brandon Heath, and many more. Hunton names his proudest accomplishment to be performing in front of 6,000 people, while opening for Colt Ford in Oxford, Florida. You’ll be surprised by Hunton’s low voice and entertained by his fun attitude on stage!

Hey friends (and howdy strangers)! It’s time to get together and play with some props! This is Ocala’s local led and fire spin/flow jam, hosted at the Muddy Lotus Tea Kava Bar, close to Tuscawilla Park.

Come out and spin, skill share, jam or share your music, burn, or just hang out with new and old friends 

We’ve got poi spinners, hoopers, jugglers, dragon staffers, contact staffers, double staffers, swordsmen, palm torch mages, musicians, and various other flow wizards in regular attendance.

If you have any questions about the jam or flow arts in general please reach out to me, the other co-hosts, or the Ocala Flow Arts page admins and we’ll get back to you!

*No Experience Necessary to participate* Please fill out a waiver inside if this is your first time attending!

**Please wear fire safe clothing if you plan on spinning fire.

***There is a one drink minimum at the Kava and Kratom bar. There are plenty of coffee, herbal tea, and other drink options to choose from.

Hey friends (and howdy strangers)! It’s time to get together and play with some props! This is Ocala’s local led and fire spin/flow jam, hosted at the Muddy Lotus Tea Kava Bar, close to Tuscawilla Park.

Come out and spin, skill share, jam or share your music, burn, or just hang out with new and old friends 

We’ve got poi spinners, hoopers, jugglers, dragon staffers, contact staffers, double staffers, swordsmen, palm torch mages, musicians, and various other flow wizards in regular attendance.

If you have any questions about the jam or flow arts in general please reach out to me, the other co-hosts, or the Ocala Flow Arts page admins and we’ll get back to you!

*No Experience Necessary to participate* Please fill out a waiver inside if this is your first time attending!

**Please wear fire safe clothing if you plan on spinning fire.

***There is a one drink minimum at the Kava and Kratom bar. There are plenty of coffee, herbal tea, and other drink options to choose from.

Hey friends (and howdy strangers)! It’s time to get together and play with some props! This is Ocala’s local led and fire spin/flow jam, hosted at the Muddy Lotus Tea Kava Bar, close to Tuscawilla Park.

Come out and spin, skill share, jam or share your music, burn, or just hang out with new and old friends 

We’ve got poi spinners, hoopers, jugglers, dragon staffers, contact staffers, double staffers, swordsmen, palm torch mages, musicians, and various other flow wizards in regular attendance.

If you have any questions about the jam or flow arts in general please reach out to me, the other co-hosts, or the Ocala Flow Arts page admins and we’ll get back to you!

*No Experience Necessary to participate* Please fill out a waiver inside if this is your first time attending!

**Please wear fire safe clothing if you plan on spinning fire.

***There is a one drink minimum at the Kava and Kratom bar. There are plenty of coffee, herbal tea, and other drink options to choose from.

Ooh La La! Prepare to be whisked away by the OSO’s principal guest conductor, Raymond Chobaz, on a sublime musical journey to France. Experience Debussy’s ethereal Trois Nocturnes and the exotic rhythms of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Africa: Fantasy for Piano and Orchestra with the renowned Kevin Sharpe on piano. Continue your adventure with the OSO’s virtuosic concertmaster Stewart Kitts playing Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, and finally your trip will culminate in the lush, romantic landscapes of Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2 and the Ocala Symphony Chorus.

Matthew Wardell, Music Director | Raymond Chobaz, Principal Guest Conductor

Ooh La La! Prepare to be whisked away by the OSO’s principal guest conductor, Raymond Chobaz, on a sublime musical journey to France. Experience Debussy’s ethereal Trois Nocturnes and the exotic rhythms of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Africa: Fantasy for Piano and Orchestra with the renowned Kevin Sharpe on piano. Continue your adventure with the OSO’s virtuosic concertmaster Stewart Kitts playing Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, and finally your trip will culminate in the lush, romantic landscapes of Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2 and the Ocala Symphony Chorus.

Matthew Wardell, Music Director | Raymond Chobaz, Principal Guest Conductor

Hey friends (and howdy strangers)! It’s time to get together and play with some props! This is Ocala’s local led and fire spin/flow jam, hosted at the Muddy Lotus Tea Kava Bar, close to Tuscawilla Park.

Come out and spin, skill share, jam or share your music, burn, or just hang out with new and old friends 

We’ve got poi spinners, hoopers, jugglers, dragon staffers, contact staffers, double staffers, swordsmen, palm torch mages, musicians, and various other flow wizards in regular attendance.

If you have any questions about the jam or flow arts in general please reach out to me, the other co-hosts, or the Ocala Flow Arts page admins and we’ll get back to you!

*No Experience Necessary to participate* Please fill out a waiver inside if this is your first time attending!

**Please wear fire safe clothing if you plan on spinning fire.

***There is a one drink minimum at the Kava and Kratom bar. There are plenty of coffee, herbal tea, and other drink options to choose from.

Raised in a New England orphanage, Jerusha Abbott has just come of age. She laments her lonely life until she learns that a mysterious benefactor, intrigued by her essays, is sending her to college. The conditions: She must become a writer, and she must write letters to him – which he will never answer. All she knows of this shy philanthropist is his tall, long-legged shadow she once glimpsed. Based on the 1955 film with Fred Astaire and Leslie Caron, this clever two-person musical reveals the secret of happiness.

Raised in a New England orphanage, Jerusha Abbott has just come of age. She laments her lonely life until she learns that a mysterious benefactor, intrigued by her essays, is sending her to college. The conditions: She must become a writer, and she must write letters to him – which he will never answer. All she knows of this shy philanthropist is his tall, long-legged shadow she once glimpsed. Based on the 1955 film with Fred Astaire and Leslie Caron, this clever two-person musical reveals the secret of happiness.

Raised in a New England orphanage, Jerusha Abbott has just come of age. She laments her lonely life until she learns that a mysterious benefactor, intrigued by her essays, is sending her to college. The conditions: She must become a writer, and she must write letters to him – which he will never answer. All she knows of this shy philanthropist is his tall, long-legged shadow she once glimpsed. Based on the 1955 film with Fred Astaire and Leslie Caron, this clever two-person musical reveals the secret of happiness.

Raised in a New England orphanage, Jerusha Abbott has just come of age. She laments her lonely life until she learns that a mysterious benefactor, intrigued by her essays, is sending her to college. The conditions: She must become a writer, and she must write letters to him – which he will never answer. All she knows of this shy philanthropist is his tall, long-legged shadow she once glimpsed. Based on the 1955 film with Fred Astaire and Leslie Caron, this clever two-person musical reveals the secret of happiness.

Raised in a New England orphanage, Jerusha Abbott has just come of age. She laments her lonely life until she learns that a mysterious benefactor, intrigued by her essays, is sending her to college. The conditions: She must become a writer, and she must write letters to him – which he will never answer. All she knows of this shy philanthropist is his tall, long-legged shadow she once glimpsed. Based on the 1955 film with Fred Astaire and Leslie Caron, this clever two-person musical reveals the secret of happiness.

Raised in a New England orphanage, Jerusha Abbott has just come of age. She laments her lonely life until she learns that a mysterious benefactor, intrigued by her essays, is sending her to college. The conditions: She must become a writer, and she must write letters to him – which he will never answer. All she knows of this shy philanthropist is his tall, long-legged shadow she once glimpsed. Based on the 1955 film with Fred Astaire and Leslie Caron, this clever two-person musical reveals the secret of happiness.

Raised in a New England orphanage, Jerusha Abbott has just come of age. She laments her lonely life until she learns that a mysterious benefactor, intrigued by her essays, is sending her to college. The conditions: She must become a writer, and she must write letters to him – which he will never answer. All she knows of this shy philanthropist is his tall, long-legged shadow she once glimpsed. Based on the 1955 film with Fred Astaire and Leslie Caron, this clever two-person musical reveals the secret of happiness.