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features

columns20 Enjoying Act Three

by Ellis Amburn

34 Tinseltown Talksby Nick Thomas

36 Embracing Lifeby Donna Bonnell

50 Reading CornerReview by Terri Schlichenmeyer

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CONTENTS ON THE COVER – Meet lovebirds

George and Iris. What’s responsible

for bringing these two together in

their Senior years? Fate and a German

Shepard named Sasha. Learn how their

love defi ed all the odds… including time.

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14 Jersey BoysThe Hit Musical Comes to GainesvilleBY ALEXIA FERNANDEZ

22 Sailing The Seven SeasSenior Friendly Cruising OptionsBY MARISA ROSS

30 Love at Third SightSoul Mates Find Each Other in Their SixtiesBY JORDAN ALBRIGHT

PHOTO BY JORDAN ALBRIGHT

departments8 Tapas18 Recipe Wonders38 Charity of the Month

40 Calendar of Events45 Crossword Puzzle46 Theatre Listings

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Happy Valentine’s DayAh, February, the Month of Love. The month of Valentine’s Day. The month of my birthday, which also just happens to land on Valentine’s Day (please send cards and gifts, Care of Tower Publica-tions, address below). If one is to share a birthday with a holiday, I’m grateful for this one. Being a Valentine’s baby has had its perks. Chocolate. Heart-shaped birthday cakes. Candy. And the typical question: “Is that why you have red hair?” (Although, truth be told, I don’t hear that so much now that my hair has faded). But enough about me and my birth-day (which lands on a Saturday this year — money and gift certifi cates are welcome), since this is February, we have a love story about a couple who found each other in their 60s. They also offer some tips on how they keep their romance alive. Looking for a weekend (or longer?) getaway that doesn’t involve fl ying or driving for days on end? You might consider going on a cruise. We feature some Senior-friendly cruise options for those who want a getaway on the open ocean. My wife and I have yet to take a cruise, but it’s defi nitely on our bucket

list, especially after reading about the available options. Who doesn’t love The Four Seasons? (The band, not the weather.) While working on our story about The Jersey Boys musical coming to Gainesville, I couldn’t help turning on some Four Seasons’ tunes and groovin’ to some Golden Oldies, which is what we used to call music from the ‘50s — at a time when those songs were barely a decade old. Following this line of thinking, Kelly Clarkson’s “Since You’ve Been Gone” — and other tunes from 2005 — would now be considered Golden Oldies, and songs from the ‘50s, well, I don’t know what you’d call them because they’re now over half a century old. Crazy. They’re still Golden Oldies to me. But I digress, as I am wont to do. We trust you will enjoy this issue of Senior Times, and don’t forget to send me lots of presents (I am KIDDING!). And with that I shall leave you with a quote by Charles M. Schulz: “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” s

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is a UF journalism and Spanish senior. She is a self-proclaimed foodie, photo junkie and travel enthusiast. When she isn’t cooking exotic cuisines or planning her next adventure, you can fi nd her playing volleyball or acoustic guitar. mross92@ufl .edu.

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For hundreds of years, roses were used to

communicate messages without words, with

diff erent colors symbolizing specifi c meanings.

Red roses represent true love.

Yellow roses indicate friendship.

White roses are known as the bridal rose.

Purple roses represent love at fi rst sight.

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Mario AndrettiFEBRUARY 28, 1940

Mario Andretti, retired Italian American racecar driver, is

best known for being the only driver to win the Formula One,

Indy 500, and Daytona 500 titles. When he was 15 years old,

Andretti’s family fl ed to America after their hometown Montona,

Italy, became part of communist Yugoslavia following World War

II. The Andrettis had only $125 to their name and no prior

knowledge of the English language. Since coming

to America, he has won virtually every level of

motorsports, taking the checkered fl ag 111 times over

the course of a career that stretched fi ve decades.

Andretti retired from Indy car racing in 1994. Since

then, he has been inducted into multiple halls of

fame. The Associated Press also named him “Driver of

the Century” in 2000.

75Years Old

Graham Nash (73)

February 2, 1942

Mamie Van Doren (84)

February 6, 1931

Tom Brokaw (75)

February 6, 1940

Steven V. Roberts (72)

February 11, 1943

Michael McDonald (63)

February 12, 1952

A FEW OTHER NOTABLE

February Birthdays

Born February 18,

1933, Yoko Ono is a

Japanese performer,

artist and activist. She

is known for her solo

work as an avant-garde

icon, as well as her

collaborations with British

musician and Beatles

founder John Lennon.

Ono is the founder of the

Wish Tree participatory art

project, which invites viewers

to “make a wish. Write it down

on a piece of paper. Fold it

and tie it around a branch of a

Wish Tree. Ask your friends to do

the same. Keep wishing until the

branches are covered with wishes.”

“Tape the sound of friends laughing together. Save it for rainy day.”

— YOKO ONO

82Years Old

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The University Gallery (UG) located on the University of Florida (UF) campus, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, University Galleries will be hosting a series of exhibitions throughout the year that celebrate the gallery’s history as well as School of Art + Art History alumni. In the spring, four exhibitions will honor the legacy of Roy Craven, the gallery’s founding and longest standing director of 25 years. First up is “UG at 50: The Roy Craven Legacy,” which is currently running through Feb. 27 in University Gallery. The exhibition is free and open to the public. “UG at 50: The Roy Craven Legacy” is guest curated by Roy Hunt, an original member of the Gallery Guild, whose drive gave birth to the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art and its overall collections direction. This exhibition showcases approximately 50 objects acquired from 1965 to 1988 that were originally in the Univer-sity Gallery collection and were later transferred to the Harn Museum of Art. The pieces showcase an even representation of mediums, from Indian sculptures to contemporary photo-graphs by some of the leading photographers of our generation. “How exciting it is to see so many old friends back on the walls of the University Gallery where they fi rst became part of the Gator Nation,” said Hunt in a recent press release. “We are all indebted to the Harn Museum of Art for the loan of

these works of art acquired for the University of Florida by the gallery’s founding director, Roy Craven, and transferred to the Harn upon its opening 25 years ago.” University Galleries will host three other complemen-tary exhibitions in its other two galleries, Focus Gallery and Grinter Gallery. “UG at 50: The Making of a Museum,” runs through Feb. 27 in Focus Gallery. It will feature a family tree and timeline designed by Mint Design Studio, a student-run graphic design studio at UF, that further explains the relationship between University Gallery and the Harn Museum of Art. “UG at 50: Roy Craven’s Journey Through South America,” on display now through March 20 in Grinter Gallery, is cu-rated by Roslyn Levy and features a collection of Andean arts and crafts that were part of the original University Gallery collection and are now part of the collection of the Florida Museum of Natural History. “University Gallery at 50: Gallery Beginnings; Window to Latin America,” on display from March 30 through June 12 in Grinter Gallery, is curated by Dr. John F. Scott and features works from the Harn Museum of Art collection. These exhibitions are also free and open to the public. s

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I t all started with a sound. The legendary story of four blue-collar kids from New Jersey is coming to Gainesville this

month. Jersey Boys is the award-winning musical that tells the story of The Four Seasons, from their struggle to make it to the top to international recognition. The hit musical, which spurned a movie version last year directed by Clint Eastwood, begins its fi rst show at the Phillips Center at the University of Florida on Tuesday, February 24 and runs until March 1. Elizabeth Auer, assistant director of the University of Florida Performing Arts, said she’s seen interest from audience members to see Jersey Boys, but never had the chance to bring it to Gainesville. When the op-portunity arose, she snatched it up. “This was the fi rst time that Jersey Boys was com-ing to our market,” she said. “With a musical this big and this successful, they usually go to bigger commu-nities fi rst.” One of the top attention grabbers of the season for UF Performing Arts, Jersey Boys tells the story of Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi as four boys looking for a way out of a life affi li-ated with the mafi a and blue-collar work. The music of an entire generation, from hits “Sherry,” “Walk Like A Man,” and “Big Girls Don’t

Jersey BoysThe Hit Musical

Comes to Gainesville

by Alexia Fernandez

photography by Joan Marcus

WHO LOVES YOU, BABY?

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“Some of these people saw the Four Seasons before they hit it big. They come and get to travel back in time a bit.”

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Cry,” is also used in retelling the origins of the Four Seasons throughout the musical. From Frankie Valli and Tommy DeVito’s fateful meeting in 1954, which led to the creation of the Four Lovers, to the meeting between Valli and Gaudio, the story uses their songs to retell defi ning moments in the Four Seasons’ career. Barry Anderson portrays Bob Crewe, the man who worked alongside Gaudio in writing hit songs for the group, a role he has played since 2011. “The big demographic audience is the people that grew up with these songs and remember seeing the group,” Anderson said. “Some of these people saw the Four Seasons before they hit it big. They come and get to travel back in time a bit.” A rags-to-riches fairytale set against a 1960s backdrop of harmonization groups and mob bosses, it was Valli’s voice and Gaudio’s songs that made the band exceptional. Gaudio, who wrote most of the Season’s songs with Bob Crewe (“Who Loves You” and “December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)”), met Valli in 1958, while still with his fi rst musi-

cal group, the Royal Teens. Within the fi rst act, the audience is introduced to a young Joe Pesci, a friend of Gaudio’s, who introduces him to Valli and the rest of the group. It was a moment that would change their lives forever, with the beginning of a creative partnership between Gaudio and Valli that would last for decades. Gaudio also came up with the idea to create a musical based around the band’s hit singles. Since then, the musical has received four Tony awards. Anderson believes it’s the music that brings people in to the theatre, even for younger generations that are not familiar with Frankie Valli. “It’s a testament to the freshness of it and the appeal of it,” he said. “These songs are 50 years old but it takes place when this group was young and fresh. Of course, young girls are go-ing crazy over that now, it’s timeless as far as that goes.” The story is based on the different perspective of each group member throughout their career, often contradicting each other in versions of events and transitioning between scenes from one perspective to another.

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“It’s a refl ection of life in general. It reminds you that every-one is coming at their story from their own perspective,” An-derson said. “I think that’s what makes it resonate with people. It’s not glossed over. It is gritty at times, but it’s also hilarious.” The staff at UF Performing Arts also saw that. Since its debut on Broadway in 2005, Auer said they’ve been waiting for the opportunity to bring it to Gainesville. “The profi le it had on Broadway was appealing,” Auer said. “It’s great music and it’s a great storyline. Even if you’re not a fan of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, you still enjoy the music.” Tickets went on sale in late June. A total of eight performances will be available at the Phillips Center, with 1,650 seats available per show. Auer, who travels to New York City every year to book shows, hopes the show will appeal to more than one age group. “Our students have a strong diverse interest,” she said. “They love performances and Jersey Boys also gained a profi le with the movie last year.” While the lights and costumes are from a different genera-tion, it’s the songs and relationships between friends that live forever. The iconic handshake between Valli and Gaudio takes place within the musical, during a turbulent time for the group. The handshake had a lasting impact, splitting the royal-ties of the music between its two main members. “I think it’s easy to relate to the four guys and at least see their side of the journey,” Anderson said. “I think that’s what people like, the friendship that is born between Frankie and Bob Gaudio.” The real Frankie Valli still performs and has oversight of Jersey Boys, along with Gaudio, often stopping by rehearsals to see the cast perform. “The fact that this really happened, makes it a truly amaz-ing show,” Anderson said. “It’s hugely fun to be a part of this. It’s great to layer on historical research, then put on a cos-tume. It all comes together in this wonderful way.” s

“These songs are 50 years old but it takes place when this group was young and fresh. Of course, young girls are going crazy over that now, it’s timeless as far as that goes.”

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Recipe Wonders

Valentine’s Day: Red Velvet Cakeby Cynthia Wonders Winterrowd

T his recipe came to our family well before “Red Vel-vet Cake” was commonly heard of. Back in the late ‘60s when I moved from home to Northern Illinois

University, my mom made friends with the woman who ran the rooming house where I lived. To my mother any type of travel to new areas proved an opportunity for a new recipe, and their conversation soon turned into a recipe swap. That is

how this easy and unique version of Red Velvet Cake came to us, and we have used it every year since. The thing that sets this version apart from others is the frosting recipe. Be sure you try it, because once you do you will never go back to pre-mixed grocery store brands. This frosting is light and luscious — the closest thing to whipped cream without actually being whipped cream. You can make this cake at Christmas as well, however it has traditionally been our Valentine’s cake for more than 40 years — until my son-in-law came along, that is. His birthday is on February 14th, so it has become his birthday cake too.

Method:Follow the regular directions for the cake mix, using only egg whites (separate the yolks and discard or save for another use). Pour the two bottles of red food color into a two-cup measuring cup. Add the Nestle Quick, stir. Add water until you come to the measurement required on the box. Stir to distrib-ute the Quick, then add to the dry cake mix with the other ingredients called for on the box. Bake according to directions.

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Ingredients:1 box white cake mix2 1 oz. bottles of red food color2 Tbsp. Nestle Chocolate “Quick” mixEggs (depending on cake mix recipe)

Add:Enough water to make what the cake mix recipe calls for, along with the other ingredients indicated on box.

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Red Velvet Frosting

Method:Beat and beat and beat with your mixer until sugar granules are almost dissolved. The smooth texture of your frosting will depend upon how patient you are at this step. When you are satisfi ed with the sugar dissolving, gradually alternate the fol-lowing, beating after each addition: Three tablespoons regu-lar fl our and two-thirds cup of milk with one tablespoon clear vanilla added to the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredi-ent fi rst. Then continue with your mixer until the consistency of smooth whipped cream. Ice your cake and get ready for the compliments once your guests take their fi rst bite of this easy but unforgettable taste experience!

The clear vanilla will give a brighter “white” icing, but

regular vanilla can be used as well. It will result in an off

white or cream-colored icing.

That familiar expression, “Nothing says lovin’ like something from the oven,” is never truer than on Valentine’s Day. This cake, and other recipes, have been making memories and spreading love in our family for generations. Hopefully it will inspire you to do the same. s

Ingredients:1 stick margarine, softened to

room temperature1/2 cup white shortening

(such as Crisco)1 cup white granulated sugar3 Tbsp. fl our2/3 cup milk1 Tbsp. clear vanilla

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W hen I met George DiCaprio, Leonardo’s dad, we quickly pro-

gressed to a friendship that is still going strong today, 13 years later. After one of our lunches near his home in Silver Lake, central LA, I wrote in my journal: “George is cool looking with his goatee, like my friend Al Hirschfi eld [the New York Times’s theatrical cartoonist], and I told him, ‘George, you should be drawn by Hirschfi eld.’ “He looks up and says, ‘Ellis, you should be drawn by Hirschfi eld.’” George is always thoughtful, making me feel special. There’s not an ounce of excess ego in him. On that day in 2002 he wore a faded rock ‘n’ roll T-shirt and old sweatpants. I’d decked myself out in Sean John’s $500 velour jogging suit, thinking that fathers of $77-million-a-year superstars dressed that way. “Biking home after lunch,” my journal continues, “I notice he’s not wearing his helmet. He’d left it at the café, and says he’ll go back for it later. “At his sprawling one-story house, we locate [his wife] Peggy in their bedroom, where a big upholstered bed has leop-ard-print sheets. There’s a display case of spike heels and one extraordinary pair of shoes with high spiral-spring heels. “George takes me into the living room and has me try out his Mission-style easy chair, where he reads scripts

submitted to Leo from agents, directors, and studios. They’re stacked a foot high. Since Titanic made Leo No. 1, everyone wants to grab onto the comet’s tail. “From my comfortable chair, I admire some sculptures that look like Reming-tons from a distance but are Hungarian. “‘We acquired the original molds and had copper copies made,’ George ex-plains. ‘Leo’s working on his collection, and has some Warhol electric chairs. The Warhol show is opening in LA and Leo wants to go. They let him into a preview with staff. He can’t go to exhibitions with the public without creating a furor.’ “‘Leo was called back for shooting the last scene of “Gangs of New York.” The writing of the last line in the movie was awful. They sent it over to me. “We’ve been uncreative,” [the script has one of the characters say]. Have you ever heard anything so unnatural? People don’t talk that way. I sent it back. Leo changed it to “Now they’re killing all of us.”’ “George relates a funny story about Leo and Adam, Peggy’s son. “‘Adam did a bit of acting but gave it up and now has fi nished college. One day Adam came home and told Leo he’d just been to see Dr. [Paul] Fleiss [Heidi Fleiss’s father and the pediatrician who delivered Leo]. Paul told Leo that circumcision deprives one of 15 miles of neural endings. Leo grabbed his fore-head and shouted, ‘Oh, no, 15 miles of

neural endings!’ “Peggy joined us, wearing a smart animal-print outfi t—tiger stripes. We all clicked, and later George said I could stay with them whenever I liked. I made a mental note to bring Peggy some leopard-print table napkins I’d seen in a Rodeo Drive boutique.” Like me, George had made the counterculture scene in the 1960s. Leo related that Charles Bukowski (“Bar-fl y”), Hubert Selby Jr. (“Last Exit to Brooklyn”), punk-rock pioneer Lou Reed (Warhol’s Velvet Underground), and hippie cartoonist R. Crumb were in and out of the house day and night. George founded Bad-Ass Press and published a comic book he wrote called Baloney Moccasins: A Magazine for the Medieval Mind. His girlfriend Laurie Anderson, the future Ms. Lou Reed, illustrated it, placing her drawing of the U.S. Capitol building on the cover. Reed referred to George’s roommate, slam-bang hard-rock guitarist Sterling Morrison, as “a mythic Irish hero, fl ames shooting from his nostrils.” Moving to California to work on R. Crumb’s fi rst movie Felix the Cat, George rented an affordable apartment in East LA’s “Syringe Alley,” where his German-American fi rst wife Irmelin gave birth to Leo. A legal secretary, she drove three hours a day to take Leo to good schools far from “Scumsville.” “I was brought up without much money and I was happy,” Leo recalled. “Dad introduced me to artists, and every few months we’d go to some hippie doo-dah parade.” This was a very easy family to fall in love with. s

Ellis Amburn is in the Hall of Excellence at

TCU’s Schieffer School of Journalism. In-

volved daily in volunteer community service,

the High Springs resident is the author of

biographies of Roy Orbison, Elizabeth Taylor

and others. [email protected].

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Y ou’ve already seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa fi ve times, the turquoise waters of Cozumel are crawling with tipsy 20-somethings, and strenuous itineraries aren’t exactly what you’d consider appealing anymore.

For those seeking relaxation and recreation through travel, a cruise is a con-venient and affordable choice — but those popular among younger guests aren’t always ideal for everyone. If you’re a seasoned cruiser or an older explorer of the Seven Seas, you may have specialized interests and needs that could affect your ex-perience both on- and off-board. You may feel your options are physically limited or you’ve been there and done that, but don’t fret. Perhaps it’s just time to rethink how you cruise and who you cruise with. For versatile routes with impressive services and plenty of enrichment activities, check out these alternative options that veer from the norm and some cruise lines that cater to more mature crowds.

Off the Beaten Path - River Cruises Although it’s nothing new, this is the next travel trend that’s slowly making its way to the forefront of adult-centered cruising. While a visit to the French Riviera is no spectacle to be missed with the big name cruise lines, next time try some-thing on a smaller scale, like riding along the Seine from the beaches of Normandy through Giverny to Paris. Imagine traversing the famous canals of charming Dutch towns or breezing through the jade trees of the Amazon Rainforest farther than those large ships can venture into. According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), this once lesser-known voyage has gained recognition in recent years, and for good reasons: The up-and-coming journey offers rare ports of call, substantial benefi ts and intimate attention to exclusively older guests — some lines even ban children, so no worries about rowdy kids running amok. Besides the ability to reach elusive or otherwise landlocked destinations, such as quaint Vienna, the historic Mississippi or the

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exotic Nile, a smaller vessel means more personal attention and services, more authentically local fl avors onboard and nicer staterooms during your stay.

Other perks:

- Unlike the rough ocean waters, rivers are more predictable, so you don’t have to worry about seasickness.

- Although specifi cally tailored excursions cost extra, river cruises include the initial cost of optional excursions and may cover expenses such as museum tickets and guided tours.

- You won’t have to deal with tenders or added transportation arrangements to get to the destination from the port. Most of the time, you’ll dock right where you want to be.

- Soft drinks, wine with dinner and cocktail parties are likely included in the total cost.

- If Wi-Fi is offered at certain locations onboard, it is available at no additional charge.

Drawbacks:

- With more access to ports, there are few, if any, sea days, which may not be desirable to some clients.

- Dress tends to be more casual, but dining options are often less fl exible than on ocean cruises.

Try these:

- Danube River with Viking River Cruises: vikingrivercruises.com; 1-888-666-7279.

- Columbia & Snake River with American Cruise Lines: americancruiselines.com; 1-800-460-4518.

Scenic Cruises Forget the days of struggling to keep up with speedy tour guides you can barely understand. If a leisurely stroll across a city seems like a tiring trek, you might prefer reclining on the lido deck as you watch exquisite landscapes whiz by instead. Some people cruise more for what the vessel’s amenities have to offer rather than the ports of call, but why not have both? In Alaska, for instance, a traditionally adult-concentrated des-tination, you’re able to catch glimpses of humpback whales as you watch from your balcony, gaze up at the phenomenon of the Northern Lights and observe the majestic, yet endangered glaciers without ever stepping foot off the ship.

Other perks:

- Photography buffs have a picturesque canvas and/or the promise of abundant wildlife to keep them busy.

- Excursions are more varied for all ages, physical abilities and interests.

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Cruise Excursionsfor Seniors & Adults

TOP 10 1 Dolphin/Whale Watching: Sometimes you may

get lucky and spot a marine creature without having to leave the comfort of your stateroom, but when you book a tour to actively search for these magnifi cent mammals, the expert guides know just where and when you have the best chance of fi nding them, along with teaching you about their habitats and quirks. Consider Alaska, Southern California, Hawaii and New England.

3 Helicopter Ride: Whether soaring over the mysterious Nazca Lines

of Peru or the towering glaciers in the Juneau Icefi eld, the stunning aerial views are a rare treat you won’t soon forget. Consider Alaska, Niagara Falls, Hawaii, Peru and San Francisco Bay.

4 Hot Air Balloon Ride: If you’d rather see the sights from the

skies in another form of transportation, fl oat over cool rock formations and scenic panoramas from a colorful balloon. Get your camera ready because you’ll want to show the other passengers life from above. Consider Egypt, Turkey, Sweden andthe Tuscan countryside.

2 Fishing: Try your hand at deep-sea

fi shing for diverse game fi sh and crustaceans. If you’ve never tossed a line out, this is the per-fect opportunity to get a fresh catch. Consider St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Alaska, Mexico and Grand Cayman.

5 Wine Tasting: Wine may taste

good no matter where you drink it, but a wine connoisseur will be in heaven when sipping local samples fresh from the vineyard. Con-sider California, Italy, Greece and Spain.

8 Sunset Catama-ran Sail: Sure, you

just got off the boat, but wouldn’t it be nice to kick back with a few rum punches on your private catamaran for the day? You can relax, chat with cap-tain, snorkel with colorful critters if you wish and just enjoy the sea breeze. Consider Honduras, Ha-waii, Mexico and California.

9 Culinary Tour: As if the ship’s food isn’t enough.

But food is culture, so what better way to experience the local fl avors during your short stay than by stuffi ng your belly with authentic, homemade delicacies? An expert will show you around and teach you the history and prominence of traditional dishes. Sometimes the tours let you get hands-on with confectionary sweets and teach you how to cook with brief classes. Consider Italy, Jamaica and Puerto Rico.

10 Do a Jeep Tour: For a little more freedom in itinerary and pace, you call your own shots with a Jeep Tour. Your cruise may offer this feature, or

rent through a private provider to stop along the beach, grab a bite to eat and shop at your leisure — in style. Consider Mexico, Aruba and St. Thomas.

6 Stingray Encounter: Once you have a few Caribbean cruises under your belt, there’s no

other rite of passage quite like a face-to-face meeting with a stingray. You can dip in the shallow water for a swim at Stingray City, observe from a glass-bottom boat or go deeper on a SCUBA exploration, if you are certifi ed and able. Consider Grand Cayman, Bahamas and Mexico.

7 Photography Tour: While you’re probably

busy snapping away at every available second on your cruise, save some space on your memory card for that postcard-perfect shot. Many cruises offer specialized photography tours to help improve your technique & show you the destination’s secret spots. Consider Alaska, Barbados & Greece.

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Drawbacks:

- Seasonal change of climate may affect when certain cruises will be available throughout the year, so it is best to plan early if you have something specifi c in mind.

Try these:

- Norwegian Fjords with Hurtigruten: hurtigruten.com; 1-844-226-0957.

- Alaska with Princess: princess.com; 1-800-774-6237.

Bucket List Cruises Youngsters can often be caught uttering the phrase, “Some day, I want to travel the world,” but if you’ve been cruising long enough, you may fi nd yourself saying, “I’ve traveled the world…now what?” So you’ve crossed the pond a few times, but have you really done it all? What about that month-long transatlantic voyage that begins in Copenhagen and ends in Miami or an extended cruise along the course of the Panama Canal? If you’re in or approaching retirement with some change to spare, it’s time to embark on that journey you’ve put on hold for the past couple of decades. Don’t settle for watching Anthony Bourdain live vicariously for you as he visits the mystical temples in Cambodia. See it for yourself!

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Venturing out on a cruise may be synonymous with “fun in the sun,” but dealing with a nasty burn or

premature cancer certainly isn’t. Yes, you’ve heard it before: Don’t forget sunscreen. Apply, apply and

reapply. Like a broken record, you’ve heard these relentless words and forgotten about them, but

take a moment to pause and review the long-term dangers you risk by exposing your skin to the

sun’s ultraviolet light even just for a short period of time: UVA rays are directly linked to wrinkling,

aging and developing melanoma; UVB rays cause sunburns that may take weeks to heal, cataracts,

and weaken the immune system. If you’re escaping to a warm climate, take those factors and

multiply them by the hours you’ll likely spend basking in the heat, napping on a beach or reading

a book outside. Souvenirs are great to bring home, but this kind of keepsake is best left behind.

To keep your skin healthy and glowing, remember to apply sunscreen with at least 15 sun

protection factor 30 minutes prior to sun exposure — even when it seems cloudy. Reapply

every couple of hours, especially if you swam or sweat profusely. And make sure not to used

expired sunscreen/sunblock, as it is not as eff ective.

A last word of caution is to remember that these protective measures don’t make you

invincible from the sun’s harmful eff ects, but they help minimize the detrimental aftermath.

A tan is indicative of sun damage, so wear loose layers or relax in shadier areas if you

notice a drastic change in shade. Also note the diff erence between sunscreen and

sunblock: Sunscreen absorbs light to protect against most UV rays while sunblock

refl ects to physically shield against them.

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If you really want to go all-out and discover the foreign lands unknown to you, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea Cruises and Oceania Cruises offer extended voyages for up to 180 days. But even if you’re not ready to spend the money or time that half a year on the ocean requires, it’s not too late to visit remote locations such the Galápagos, a biodiverse hotspot, or the seventh continent, Antarctica, from its neigh-bor Argentina.

Other perks:

- You get to make friends with fellow passengers and staff as your share this extraordinary journey together.

Drawbacks:

- You may feel tired or bored during sea days if you are dis-satisfi ed with the on-board activities and extensive amounts of leisure time.

Try these:

- Panama Canal with Norwegian Cruise Line: norwegianvoyages.com; 1-800-338-4962.

- Thailand and Malaysia with Azamara Club Cruises: azamaraclubcruises.com; 1-800-877-999-9553.

Cruise Lines for Seniors Crystal Cruises offers benefi ts that may appeal to solo trav-elers (due to a lower surcharge for single accommodations), low-carb diet needs, free lessons and lectures from leading professionals, and those seeking a themed vacation with subjects such as ballroom dancing, golf or wine and food. This

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line provides an eloquent atmosphere, and the Crystal serenity is noted for its impressive spa.www.crystalcruises.com or 1-888-722-0021. Holland America keeps elder passengers in mind through several aids, such as its Special Needs at Sea partnership, which provides oxygen, wheelchairs and other equipment to special needs travelers, carefully designed staterooms and a unique wheelchair-accessible tender transfer system. There is less nightlife present on these vessels, but guests can still have fun at the movie theaters, with social hosts and choice-ori-ented schedule options, including the popular “As You Wish” dining policy. The Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Statendam are recommended fl eets to serve all purposes.www.hollandamerica.com or 1-877-932-4259.

Princess Cruises boasts a Scholarship@Sea program that provides classes in areas such as photography and using com-puter softwares; there is an average of 20 classes offered per cruise. Like its sister line, Holland America, the sailings have a long-standing reputation with Seniors, partially because it now provides up to 350 wheelchair-accessible rooms and describes activity levels of shore excursions, as well as work-ing with local service providers to maximize accessibility for guests with disabilities. The Grand, Sapphire and Diamond Class are especially recommended.www.princess.com or 1-800-774-6237. Celebrity Cruises has a range of enrichment activities as varied as its ports of call. Foodies will appreciate unique and upscale dining, as well as a partnership with the Bravo

There is less nightlife present on these vessels, but guests can still have fun at the movie theaters, with social hosts and choice-oriented schedule options.

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TV show “Top Chef,” art buffs can enjoy the lavish galleries onboard and anyone who loves to be pampered will enjoy the extensive spa options. Celebrity also has other partnerships to offer lessons on using Apple products and foreign language learning through Rosetta Stone. The Solstice and Millennium class vessels, specifi cally, have features to make cruising a more enjoyable experience for guests with mobility issues. The ships are more accessible to wheelchair users, with ramps, lower desks, spacious staterooms and more inclusive shore excursions at more affordable prices.www.celebritycruises.com or 1-800-647-2251. Royal Caribbean International is the family friendly cruise provider that has it all, which makes it perfect for multigen-erational family gatherings and active Seniors who want more choices of on- and off-board activities. Unmatched entertain-ment, high quality food and fun atmosphere may make it a mainstream choice that attracts large crowds, but quantity does not deter from quality for elder passengers. Although all vessels adhere to standards by the Americans with Disabilities Act, newer ships feature hydraulic chairs that allow guests with mobility issues to enjoy the pool, functional helipads to airlift in case of emergency and have established land-based medical relations for constant assistance.www.royalcaribbean.com or 866-562-7625.

Tips to Remember Before Booking

1. You can do online research and consult reputable forums like CruiseCritic.com, but make sure to call a cruise line in advance before booking. Customer service can help answer questions, give recommendations for excursions and pro-vide information for concerns about special needs.

2. If you require any sort of medication or medical assistance, check if the cruise can accommodate your special needs in the event of an emergency. To be safe, always pack more medication and equipment than necessary for the duration of your trip.

3. Decide which priority you would like to fulfi ll on your vaca-tion. You may want more social interactions if you are travel-ing alone, personal attention if you want to escape a crowd or to focus on a destination if you yearn to explore the exotic.

4. When booking shore excursions, check private providers that often have outstanding reviews for lower prices and wider range of itinerary options.

And the biggest tip of all — remember to relax and have fun, especially when planning. You’re going on a cruise after all. s

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G eorge and Iris Wershiner’s love story began in a Wal-Mart parking lot in Silver Springs. Iris was headed back to her car after shop-

ping when she noticed a German Shepard whining in a truck. She didn’t know why, but she was drawn to the dog. Soon, George walked up and she started talking to him about his dog. George said he couldn’t help but think, “Why is this lady talking to me?” His dog, Sasha, is a medical service dog that helps him with his severe combat-related PTSD from serving as a corpsman in Vietnam. “He was a grumpy old man,” Iris recalled. Poor dog, she thought. George cut the conversation short and drove off in his truck. Neither of them imagined what would happen over the course of the next two years. Several months later, Iris walked into a restaurant and saw George and Sasha at a table. Iris knelt down to say hello to Sasha. She looked up to George and said, “You remember me?” George, looking confused, said he did not. “I was the woman talking to your dog in the Wal-Mart park-ing lot,” Iris reminded him. After jogging his memory they sat and talked for about an hour. They learned that they both had worked in government and had experience with politics, which sparked conversation. Even though the two connected, they didn’t make any plans for the future. “What an interesting lady,” he thought. But he didn’t expect to see her again.

Over the next year George felt depressed and alone. He decided to “give it up to God,” he said. “I opened up the phonebook to the church section, I shut my eyes, and I put my fi nger down,” he said. It landed on Unity Church of Ocala. The next Sunday he went to church and brought Sasha with him. “After the service, all the single ladies came up to greet me, because I was the new young guy at the church,” he said. Sasha spotted Iris across the room. She wandered from George as the women crowded around him and sat at her feet leaving Iris unable to move. When the women left, Iris introduced herself to George, not recognizing him. He had lost 60 pounds since they had last seen each other at the restaurant.

“What is her name?” Iris asked George. She didn’t realize she already knew the dog until George said it was Sasha. “[George] wasn’t the same,” she said. “He was talkative and happy.” They talked until the church closed its doors. As they parted, Iris realized she couldn’t fi nd her keys, neither to her car nor house. Iris said the missing keys, whether stolen or miraculously disappeared, changed their lives forever.

Love at Third SightSoul Mates Find Each Other in Their Sixties

“I opened up the phonebook to the church section, I shut my eyes, and I put my fi nger down.”

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George took Iris home and waited for the locksmith to open her front door. While burdensome, it bought more time for them to talk. After the locksmith fi nished, George still didn’t want to stop talking to Iris, so he asked her to dinner. While sitting at Cody’s Roadhouse, George began to feed her, and Iris went with it. “You two are really cute,” said their waitress. “How long have you been married?” “We’re not. We’re just friends and we just met,” they said with a chuckle. After dinner, George asked her to come to his house. They turned on some music and danced to Bob Marley’s “Get Up, Stand Up” and then talked until 5 a.m. when he took her back home. But George couldn’t get back to sleep. He needed to be with Iris again. So, he called her at 8 a.m. and they went to Daytona Beach for the day. Once back to Ocala, they went to his place and drank some tequila. After the second drink, he said, “I want to spend the rest of my life with you.” Three days later, they got married. This February, they cel-ebrate their second anniversary. In their fi rst year of marriage, Iris learned that she, too, qualifi ed for a medical service dog. She struggles with panic attacks and anxiety as a result of a cycle of abusive marriages before she met George. After years of being in relationships that were bad for her health — which included being threat-ened with a gun to her head — Iris left Puerto Rico for the United States. “I learned that I need someone in my life that appreciates me as a person and as a woman,” Iris said. “I truly, truly be-lieve that everyone has a soul mate and I know that it is meant to be — both our relationship and our marriage.” George agrees. “I love having someone in my life who fi lls my home with songs and laughter,” George said. “I am married to a sweetheart.” While George and Iris love one another and have a lot of fun together, at times their conditions make it hard to commu-nicate. They recognized their relationship needed professional help, so they started seeing a psychologist. Seeking help might scare some people, but not Iris. “If it makes the marriage stronger and more resilient, of course I will go,” she said. The psychologist taught them about their conditions and

PHOTOS BY JORDAN ALBRIGHT

George and Iris work in the yard together on their anniversary last

February. The couple makes room on the bed for their two German

Shepherds, Captain and Nikki, who love to lounge with their owners.

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how to communicate more effectively. George learned two things from his past relationships. First, it’s not what the person looks like because looks fade; second, it’s about fi nding someone that you can laugh and get along with. Having a medical service dog taught George unconditional love. No matter what he did, his dog still loved him. This helped him realize why his previous relationships had failed. In November 2013, Sasha started to slow down. She was

tired all the time and she could hardly walk. A veterinarian diagnosed Sasha with severe rheumatoid arthritis, leaving her unable to keep up with their active lifestyle. Sasha has now found a good home with a man with mobility problems. While it was a hard hit for George and Iris to give up Sasha, they believe she is the spirit of an angel that brought them together. “God,” George said, “is the architect of our lives.” s

RomanticDate NightsInspired by George and Iris Wershiner

Written by Jordan Albright

When asked for date night ideas, George and Iris Wershiner of Ocala said it’s about having fun. “Romance doesn’t have to be serious, it’s fun,” George said. “Have fun and play.” On that note, here are some ideas for your next romantic date night.

1. Go DancingDancing is a romantic way to connect with your body and someone else’s. It’s okay if you don’t feel com-fortable or don’t know where to dance locally. All you need is some space and music fi lling your home. You can turn down the lights. Start with some upbeat tunes, and as the night progresses, you can change to slower music. Laugh your way into an embrace.

2. Go back in timeTry reliving different decades together. The ‘50s could mean going out to a diner for burgers and fries and maybe an ice cream fl oat. After din-ner go bowling (make sure to pack some extra socks). Play some golden oldies in your car. This type of roman-tic date night might bring up new (or old) conversations.

3. Go Shopping TogetherMen will often sit at the front of a store waiting for their partners to shop. Try going together as a date. George and Iris swear by it. Go pick out fun outfi ts for your partner to try on. It might make you laugh, and other times blush.

4. Go PlayTry fi nding ways to make each other laugh. Blow bubbles, create a scavenger hunt or break out the cards and have an intense game of Go Fish. Play a late round of miniature golf. “A couple that plays together, stays together,” George said.

5. Get in the car and goGeorge an Iris reminisced on adventures when they decided to pack up and drive. Go somewhere spontaneous. Spend the night at a hotel. “We enjoy our lives,” Iris said. “We know we are going to get older, but we are living our lives strong.” s

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A t 76, veteran comedian and impres-sionist Rich Little is still zigzagging the country doing one-man shows.

Impressions have been Little’s stock and trade since his school days in Ottawa, Canada. “I would answer teachers’ questions in their own voices,” said Little, from his home in Las Vegas. “Pretty soon, they stopped asking me questions!” That was more than 60 years ago. Today, crowds still fl ock to see the man who claims a repertoire of over 200 voices. Unlike ordinary comedians, Little said impressionists have double-duty on stage. “You’ve got to do a convincing impres-sion and also tell jokes in that character,” he explained. “It’s really all about concentration when you do impressions and becoming the person. Sometimes when I really get into Johnny Carson, I’ll come off stage and fi nd myself writing out an alimony check!” While Little’s performances focus mostly on deceased actors, celebrities, and politicians (John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, George Burns and Ronald Reagan), he also tackles more contemporary personalities. “You have to keep it topical,” he said. “I don’t know what the future holds for me, but if Hillary becomes president, I may be in big trouble!” Although Little does some female impres-sions, such as Dr. Ruth, Carol Channing and Jean Stapleton, he said Mrs. Clinton is tough to mimic. “She needs to develop a lisp or a rasp or twitch to make her a little more distinctive,” he said.

Tinseltown TalksRich Little Still Impressesby Nick Thomas

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While he does a convincing Jack Nicholson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Willie Nelson, George Bush and Bill Clinton, impersonating today’s younger stars is challenging due to their lack of distinguishing voices and body language. “So many of the stars of the silver-screen era had distinctive voices, walks, hand gestures and facial mannerisms,” noted Little. “But how do you do Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp or Leonardo Di-caprio? Their voices just aren’t that distinctive. Even Robert Redford is near impossible to do.” In addition to his vocal talents, Little also draws sketches of celebrities. “I’ve dabbled in art all my life, char-coal portraits mostly,” he said. “I’ve done hundreds of sketches over the years. I guess I have these people in my head and I can put that down on paper as well as voice. I’ve also done people other than the ones I imitate, like Meryl Streep and Tom Cruise. I did a pretty good portrait of Tom, but it wasn’t easy because he kept bouncing up and down on the sofa!” Despite the strain impressionists place on their vocal chords, Little said his voice has held up well over the years.

Relying on natural talent and hard work, he has never taken voice lessons or stud-ied the science of speech. “I just listen over and over again to a new voice and practice until I get it right.” And no, his voice is not insured. “I once contacted Lloyds of London, but they wanted something like $50,000 a year to insure my voice,” Little said. So has Rich ever been tempted to use his talents to mimic a celebrity for personal gain? Well, sort of, he said. “Years ago when I was starting out, I ordered room service as Cary Grant — and found he got much faster service than Rich Little usually did. When the food arrived and they asked for Mr. Grant, I just took the food and said he was in the shower.” Of course, not all his impressions commanded the same respect. “I once ordered a cheeseburger as Richard Nixon,” he recalled. “I’m still waiting for it.” s

Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University

at Montgomery, Alabama, and has written

features, columns, and interviews for over

500 magazines and newspapers.

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W e have all heard the proverbial phrase, “When life gives you

lemons, make lemonade.” It is an expression engrained in my brain. For decades I studied the power of positive thinking. Eventually, after years of practice, when unexpected simple challenges occurred, construc-tive thoughts magically materialized in my mind. This automatically activated process made a signifi cant impact in my daily existence. Recently I discovered that my tolerance level towards adversity has matured. This revelation came about when a friend emailed me a thought-provoking metaphor. Knowing my passion for pondering philosophies, she sent me a posting from www.beliefnet.com: “Carrots, Eggs or Coffee – What Are You?” The simile spurred yet another self-analysis mission to explore how I responded when faced with harsh hardships. The tale describes how a mother il-lustrated to her daughter how different objects change when subjected to identi-cal diffi culties. After boiling carrots, eggs and coffee in water for 20 minutes, mom asked her child to examine the items. First, they explored the egg. Before boiling, the egg was fragile. Its thin shell protected the egg’s liquid interior. After sit-ting in the boiling water, its yolk hardened. The changes in the egg illustrated my

childhood. I was painfully introverted. However, as the oldest child of three siblings, whose parents suffered from ad-dictions, I endured years of putting out fi res and stewing in silence. Eventually,

my inner being hardened and I wore pro-tective masks to conceal my heartaches. Next, they examined the carrot. The carrot went in hard and unrelenting. However, after subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. As a novice in the professional arena, I was carrot-like. My early corporate period was dur-ing the era celebrating female empow-erment. Helen Reddy’s song, “I Am Woman,” fed my relentless career goals. You see, I was all that the song described (or so I thought). My wisdom was born of pain — I had paid the price. Like a carrot, I was strong and invincible. Until the day I was laid-off. During the recession of the early 1990s, my employer downsized. The day I learned my position was no longer re-quired, I felt the world (as I knew it) was over. For many years, most of my waking hours were devoted to that corporation in order to make myself feel successful. Due to no fault of my own, I left my of-fi ce that fateful morning weakened and

hopeless (like the boiled carrot). With hard work, spiritual guidance and help from my friends, I healed from the adversities experienced in my youth. My soul softened. Today, like a sponge, my essence soaks up laughter, life and love. It did not take long for me to realize that being laid-off was a blessing. My dedication (and self-worth) immediately refocused towards being a super mom to my two very young children. Without His gift, I would have missed the most important experiences of my lifetime. Ironically, I initially thought it to be an insurmountable hardship. God knew He had to send a strong message to get my attention. By doing so, He gave the opportunity to provide my children with what I had missed in my own childhood.

Finally, in the story, the mother asked her daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted the drink’s richness and savored its aroma. The coffee beans handled their expo-sure to severe surroundings in the most magnifi cent manner. After simmering, they changed the water to a delightful delicious drink. This column became a catalyst for personal growth and evolved into my equivalent of coffee beans. By publically telling my stories, by sharing my mis-takes and analyzing the aftermath of my dilemmas, my purpose became to help readers brew their own versions of why events took place in their lives. When the rough waters get too hot to bear, it is my prayer for others to release their frustrations with fragrance and fl avor and embrace life. s

Donna Bonnell is a freelance writer who

moved to Newberry in 1983. She enjoys liv-

ing and working in the town she now calls

home. [email protected]

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LifeReacting to Adversity

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It did not take long for me to realizethat being laid-off was a blessing.

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The halls of Newberry Elementary are being monitored by a very special group called the Newberry Elementary Safety Patrol.

T hese students have been charged with keeping the school running in tip-top shape. And with 2,329 votes

they are the winners of the December SunState Federal Credit Union Charity of the Month. The Safety Patrol is comprised of fourth grade students whose main goal is to keep their fellow students safe. They en-sure rules are followed and help those in need. They also assist with students being dropped off in the car line each morning, raising and lowering the fl ag each day and even sharpening pencils for teachers in the morning. Each student has his or her job, and it is taken as a very important responsibility. “It’s an honor,” said Safety Patrol coordinator Celeste Green. The position is meant to be a sort of life lesson and is not to be taken lightly. At the end of third grade, students can sign up to be a part of the Safety Patrol the following year. But not just anyone can be a member. A teacher has to nominate or validate the student’s application, and each student must write an essay expressing why they would like to participate. Then the teach-ers of special subjects such as gifted, art, music and physical education give their input on that particular student as well. Whoever makes the cut is invited to train with a current Safety Patrol member for a week to learn the ropes. Last year the sheriff came to pin the badges at an offi cial ceremony. Green said it’s all part of bestowing a great responsibility on the students.

Patrol members change duty posts every nine weeks, and at the end of the nine weeks new students or students who might not have made the fi rst cut can apply to join the Safety Patrol. In June, Green will take 44 Safety Patrol members to Washington D.C. for an action-packed trip. She said they’ll take a 14-hour bus ride to the capital, and during the fi ve-day trip students will be busy seeing the sights from 6:30 a.m. until they arrive back at the hotel around 9 p.m. They plan to visit places such as Mt. Vernon, the Holocaust Museum, the Smithsonian

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TIOGA MONDAY MARKET

Mondays4:00pm - 7:00pm

JONESVILLE - Tioga Center, 13005 W. Newberry

Rd. Market features a selection of vegetables,

crafts, organic food, fruits and local specialties.

FREE YOGA FOR VETERANS

Wednesdays12:15PM

OCALA - Bliss Yoga Center, 1738 SE 58th

Ave. Bliss Yoga & Wellness Center is proud

to offer free yoga classes for our active-duty

and military veterans. Classes are taught by a

resident military veteran. Breath, movement

and relaxation are combined in a way that

supports overall physical, emotional, and

spiritual wellness. Classes are suitable for all

fitness and experience levels. 352-694-9642.

GAINESVILLE HARMONY SHOW CHORUS

Thursdays7:00pm - 9:30pm

GAINESVILLE - Grace Presbyterian Church,

3146 NW 13th St. Interested in learning and

singing Women’s A Cappella Barbershop

Harmony Music? Gainesville Harmony Show

Chorus, of Sweet Adelines International. For

more information, call Beckie: 352-318-1281.

LADY GAMERS

Fridays1:00pm

HIGH SPRINGS - New Century Woman’s Club,

40 NW 1st Ave. The Lady Gamers meet for

fun, friendship and food. Everyone is invited.

Meet old friends and make some new ones.

OCALA FARM MARKET

Saturdays9:00am - 2:00pm

OCALA - Downtown Square, SE Watula Ave.

Visit the market to reap locally grown farm

fresh seasonal produce, homemade jellies and

jams, delicious kettle corn, boiled peanuts,

homemade crafts, and plants. 352-426-8244.

FAMILY GAME DAY

Sundays1:00pm

ARCHER - Archer Branch Library, 13266

SW State Road 45. Connect with your

family and friends over a board game

at the Archer Branch Library. Free.

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN

REVOLUTION

Monday, February 210:30am

STARKE - I-HOP. The Col. Samuel Elbert

Chapter Daughters of the American

Revolution in Keystone Heights meets on

the 1st Monday of the month October-May.

Contact: [email protected].

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASS

Tuesday, February 22:30pm - 4:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701

NW 34th Blvd. Advances in Eye Treatment.

Learn about microinvasive glaucoma

surgery (MIGS), laser assisted cataract

surgery, and new treatments for wet macular

degeneration. The speaker will be Tim Quinn,

MD Ophthalmologist. 352-332-6917.

GENTLE WALK AND TALK

Thursday, February 59:00am

MICANOPY - Paynes Prairie Preserve State

Park, 100 Savannah Blvd. This gentle walk of

approximately one mile will take you onto Paynes

Prairie. Challenge yourself to identify birds,

trees, and wildflowers, or just enjoy a peaceful

stroll. If you are lucky, the sandhill cranes, bison,

or wild horses may be seen. The pace is slow

and comfortable. Limit 10 people. Registration

required. Register at www.prairiefriends.org.

QUILTERS OF ALACHUA

COUNTY DAY GUILD MEETING

Thursday, February 59:30am - 12:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center,

5701 N.W. 34th Blvd. Celebrate favorite quilts

and sewing projects! Bring projects you’ve

worked on, bring sewing and quilting-related

gifts you received or gave, bring projects you

love that you haven’t shown in a while, bring

whatever the spirit moves, for a BIG Show-

and-Tell to inspire and kickoff the new year.

Refreshments at 9:30 a.m., meeting begins

10 a.m. Guests are welcome. Beverley Hilton

352-373-7791, or visit www.qacdg.org.


Thursday, February 52:30pm - 4:00pm


5701 NW 34th Blvd. The Springs and Aquifer

System of Florida. Debra Segal, M.S.,

Volunteer at the Howard T. Odum Florida

Springs Institute, will present an educational

program on Florida’s springs and the Floridian

Aquifer and how to protect them. Audience

participation is encouraged as she shares

photos and explains what is needed to ensure

a healthy spring, the source of water for

springs, and threats affecting the water flow

and quality. The audience will be encouraged

to adopt a Water Ethic. 352-332-6917.

LISTEN TO YOUR HEART 5K RED TUTU RUN/WALK

Saturday, February 78:00am

GAINESVILLE - Northeast Park, 400 NE 16th Ave.

The Gainesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma

Theta Sorority, Inc. hosts the fourth Listen to Your

Heart 5K. Proceeds benefit the American Heart

Association’s Go Red for Women Program. The

race will be professionally chip-timed by Start

to Finish Race Management. Pre-registration

is $25.00. Onsite registration is $30.00.

Participants can register on www.active.com.

BEES BY THE BAY


MELROSE - Gallery 26, 301 Highway 26.

The Second Annual Bees By The Bay Event

features honey made food and products,

handcrafted art, with educational presentations

and live demonstrations. This event is free

and jointly sponsored by the Lake Area

Bee Club and Gallery 26. Buzz on over for

a fun filled day of art and education.

RED VELVET ONE STOP SHOP

Saturday, February 710:00am - 3:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Cymply Fresh, 5408 NW 8th

Ave. Shop with local small business owners for

Valentine’s Day gifts. Each vendor will be giving

away something red or made of red velvet. Free.

CYRUS CHESTNUT QUARTET - DAVE BRUBECK REIMAGINED

Saturday, February 77:30pm

GAINESVILLE - University Auditorium, 333

Newell Dr. In his latest musical endeavor,

Chestnut and his quartet pay homage to

the legendary Dave Brubeck with a unique

interpretation of his endearing music. $10-$40.

For tickets call the box office at 352-392-2787

or visit www.tickets.performingarts.ufl.edu.

CALENDARUPCOMING EVENTS IN ALACHUA & MARION

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LIFE, THE UNIVERSE AND

EVERYTHING IN 500 WORDS OR

LESS

Sunday, February 8

2:30pm

GAINESVILLE - Millhopper Branch Library, 3145

NW 43rd St. Ron Cunningham will speak on the

virtues of brevity at a meeting sponsored by the

Writers Alliance of Gainesville and open to all who

are interested in the written word. Cunningham

is Executive Director of Bike Florida, a non-profit

organization formed to promote bicycle tourism

as well as bike safety and education. After retiring

from almost thirty years as editorial page editor

of the Gainesville Sun, he now writes a Sunday

column and is theater critic for the Sun. Free.

FLORIDA’S GOT THE BLUES

EXHIBITION

February 9 - April 30

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

GAINESVILLE - Matheson History Museum, 513

East University Ave. This exhibit showcases

musicians who pioneered the blues music

during the early twentieth century. Hear Florida’s

musical heritage come alive at this interactive

exhibition. See the Matheson transformed into

a Blues-eum great for kids and kids at heart.

Explore the story of the many notable blues

artists who had roots in Florida. Stand face-

to-face with the sunglasses of the late, great

Ray Charles. Other artifacts include a 1960’s

stage costume belonging to Bo Diddley.

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN

REVOLUTION

Wednesday, February 11

11:00am - 1:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Wesley United Methodist Church,

NW 23rd Ave. Gainesville Chapter of the

Daughters of the American Revolution meet on

the second Wednesday of each month, October

through May. [email protected].


Thursday, February 12

2:30pm - 4:00pm


NW 34th Blvd. The New and Improved Reverse

Mortgage: The Rules Are Changing. As growing

numbers of families need to finance the long term

independence of aging family members, the term

“Reverse Mortgage” has been increasingly been

suggested as a solution. Alain Valles, President

of Direct Finance Corp. presents an online

webinar on the basic concepts of a Reverse

Mortgage, how they work and some interesting

strategies for using them. Patrick McNamara,

from the Gainesville Alliance, will be available

to answer questions at the end. 352-332-6917.

A T rex. Named SueFebruary - May 10

GAINESVILE - Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd. In the temporary exhibit

A T. rex Named Sue, explore how this remarkable creature interacted with its world

and what we can learn from studying its bones. Revel in the sheer magnitude of a fully

articulated, life-size skeleton cast while learning about Sue’s movement, vision and

sense of smell. Enjoy family-friendly interactive activities, climb into the dig pit to uncover

fossils and learn about dinosaurs through touchable bone replicas and other hands-on

activities. Follow Sue’s sensational journey from the Cretaceous period and sedimentary

rocks of South Dakota to the U.S. courts and finally the world. Tickets: 352-846-2000;

www.flmnh.ufl.edu.

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MUSEUM NIGHTS:

LOVE + IMPRESSIONISM

Thursday February 12

6:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Harn Museum of Art, Hull

Rd and SW 34th St. Celebrate your love for

the new exhibition Monet and American

Impressionism. Create Valentines in preparation

for Valentine’s Day and tour the exhibition

in French. Enjoy musical performances and

art activities. This evening is supported by

the UF Center for European Studies. Free.

ALACHUA ACOUSTIC

AND ARTS FESTIVAL

Friday, February 13

6:00pm - 9:00pm

ALACHUA - Downtown Alachua, Alan Hitchcock

Park. Live Music and art sponsored by Alachua’s

Music Junction and The Garden Gallery. Free.

CCOA MEETING

Friday, February 13

9:00am - 11:00am


5701 NW 34th Blvd. Learn about the problem

and the programs available to help patients

with Alzheimer’s Disease, and assistance to

caregivers. The presentations will be about

Alz Place and the funding for the program.

WILDLIFE WALK ON LA CHUA TRAIL


MICANOPY - Paynes Prairie Preserve State

Park, 100 Savannah Blvd. This leisurely paced

excursion onto the Prairie basin provides a

wonderful opportunity to observe the plants

and animals that inhabit the 22,000-acre

preserve. Walk varies from 1-3 miles depending

on conditions, wildlife sightings, and participant

preferences. There is a 25 person limit. Meet

at the La Chua Trail parking lot by the kiosk.

Price is $2. Register at www.prairiefriends.org.

CARIBBEAN LEGACY DINNER & GALA

Saturday, February 146:30pm - 11:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Albert Massey (Westside)

Recreation Center, 1001 NW 34th Street. This

event honors deserving members of the

Caribbean Diaspora in the United States with the

Keepers of the Caribbean Legacy Award and will

raise funds to provide scholarships to deserving

low-income students in the Caribbean to take

the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate

(CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency

Examination (CAPE). Both these exams position

students in the Caribbean to attend college. The

price of dinner is $35. Tickets can be purchased

at caribbeanlegacygala.eventbrite.com.

FAMILY FUNDAY

Sunday, February 15

1:00pm - 4:00pm


East University Ave. Explore the impact of African

Americans on Florida’s rich musical heritage at

Family FunDay at the Matheson Museum. This

interactive exhibition transforms the Matheson

into a Blues-eum great for kids and kids-at-

heart. Visitors will have an opportunity to take

a guided tour of the Matheson House, which

is the second oldest home in Gainesville and

the former residence of Gainesville’s longest

serving mayor Christopher Matheson. Enjoy

an expert-led tour of the Tison Tool which

houses a collection of over 500 tools which tell

the story of the industries that invented and

reinvented Gainesville. Admission is free.

ALL THAT JAZZ...

AND THEN SOME!

Sunday, February 15

4:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 100

NE First St. Lyric baritone Tony Canty presents

a program of American music including gospel,

jazz, musical theatre, and spirituals. Enjoy food

and beverage in the Parish Hall during this

event. The event is free. Please call the Parish

Office (372-4721) to confirm your attendance.

Joffrey Dance Group ConcertSaturday, February 7 7:30pm

GAINESVILLE - Santa Fe Fine

Arts Hall, 3000 NW 83rd St.

The Joffrey Dance Group,

young dancers from the

Joffrey Ballet School in New

York City, will be Master Artists

in residence at Santa Fe

College for several days. Their

residency concludes with a

mixed repertoire performance

including a featured work by

Dance Theatre of Santa Fe.

Tickets: 352-395-4181; www.

sfcollege.edu/finearts.

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GAWN

Wednesday, February 1811:30am - 1:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Sweetwater Branch Inn, 625 E

University Ave. The Gainesville Area Women’s

Network luncheon — third Wednesday

each month. Attend for great networking

and a hot lunch. Register: GAWN.org.

GAINESVILLE NETWORKING CHALLENGE

Wednesday, February 185:30pm - 7:00pm

JONESVILLE - Sabore Restaurant, 13005 SW 1st

Rd. Come network with business professionals

in a casual setting on the third Wednesday

of each month. Invite your friends! Enjoy

complimentary delicious hors d’oeuvres!




NW 34th Blvd. Is Physical Activity Enough?

Find out what the UF Institute on Aging is

discovering about what’s important for good

health as we age. Speaker is Thomas Buford,

PhD, Assistant Professor and Director of the

UF Health Promotion Center. 352-332-6917.

ARTISTS IN THE ROUND



East University Ave. Become a part of music

history. Learn how to become a better writer

and hear musical masterpieces unfold around

you with a lesson and presentation by the

“Dixie Desperados.” Admission is free. info@

mathesonmuseum.org. 352-378-2280.

PASSPORT TO AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS GALA

Friday, February 207:00pm - 11:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Florida Museum of Natural

History Powell Hall, 3215 Hull Rd. Join intrepid

adventurer Dr. Doug Jones, stiff Brit Phileas

Fogg and the irrepressible Jean Passepart

out in a dizzying race around the globe.

Float over France, sail the high seas, ride an

elephant and hop trains across the Wild West

in a thrilling quest to win the wager! $150.

Tickets: 352-846-2000; www.flmnh.ufl.edu.

GAINESVILLE WOMAN’S CLUB DINNER AND MATINEE THEATRE

February 21 - 22TIMES VARY

GAINESVILLE - 2809 West University Ave. Dust

off your Skimmers, shake out your Flapper

gowns, knock three times, whisper your

password and enter the Gainesville Woman’s

Club hideaway for Chasers, an original radio

show set in the rip roaring 20s in a North Florida

speakeasy. The play features the University of

Florida Jazz Band. Doors will open at 6:15 pm

on February 21 with dinner at 7:00, the play

and a silent auction. On February 22, the doors

open at 12:15 pm, lunch at 1:00 pm followed

by the Matinee. You can dress in your Roaring

20s outfit. Proceeds will benefit the Alachua

County Public Schools. The dinner costs $85

and the matinee costs $35. 352-376-3901.

GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT

Sunday, February 223:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall.

The Gainesville Community Band recently began

its 41st Concert Season under the direction of

R. Gary Langford. Suggested donation of $6

will be accepted for concerts held at Santa Fe

College Fine Arts Hall. www.gnvband.org.

GUEST CARILLON RECITAL


GAINESVILLE - Century Tower, Newell Dr and

Stadium Rd. Andre-Anne Doane, carillonneur

of St. Joseph’s Oratory, Montral, will perform

on the 61-bell carillon housed in Century Tower

on the University of Florida campus. Bring

a blanket and lawn chair. Programs will be

available on the south side of the tower. Free.


Tuesday, February 242:30pm - 4:00pm


NW 34th Blvd. No Bones About It: Keeping

Your Skeleton Straight and Strong. Advice

from Andrea Koff, CGP, director of outpatient

pharmacy, Senior HealthCare Centers at North

Florida Regional Medical Center, and a certified

geriatric pharmacist specializing in senior

health issues. She will talk about how to keep

your bones strong and how to avoid or treat

osteoporosis in men or women. 352-332-6917.

CHRIS TOMLIN - LOVE RAN RED TOUR

Tuesday, February 247:00pm

GAINEVILLE - Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250

Gale Lemerand Dr. Grammy and Dove award-

winning Christian worship sensation Chris Tomlin

hits the road again this spring for his ‘Love

Ran Red’ Tour, featuring Tenth Avenue North

and Rend Collective. This night of worship will

feature new songs from Tomlin’s new release

along with an array of hits from the past. Tickets

are $24 - $41. Contact the University Box office

at 352-392-1653 or [email protected]. Tickets

can be purchased via ticketmaster.com

Meet and Greet:City Commission CandidatesThursday, February 19 9:00am - Noon

GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. Gainesville City

Commission Candidates Meet, Greet and Information Sharing. Come hear the

candidates give their positions on Senior issues. Questions will be presented by

a CCOA representative after the candidates’ brief introductions. Only audience

questions submitted in writing at registration will be considered, time permitting.

Sponsored by CCOA. Refreshments by Elder Care of Alachua County.

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TAMPA RED AND HOKUM BLUES: EARLY ROOTS OF ROCK AND ROLL



East University Ave. Hear history come alive.

Chair of the Yale Music Department will provide

a multimedia presentation that examines how

the hokum blues of the late 1920s formed

the building blocks for well-known musical

sensations of the 1950s as ‘Rock Around the

Clock,’ ‘Jailhouse Rock,’ ‘Rockin’ Robin,’ and

more. Admission is free. info@mathesonmuseum.

org. Contact Stephanie Pastore at 352-378-2280.

PRIMETIME CLASS FIELDTRIP

Thursday, February 2611:00am

WILLISTON - Guardian Angels Medical Service

Dogs, Inc. This facility is a nationally recognized

non-profit organization specializing in training

and pairing service dogs for people suffering

from post-traumatic stress disorder and other

disabilities, with the goal of bringing them dignity

and independence. Demonstration begins

at 11:00 am and will last one hour. No fee —

donations appreciated. Optional lunch following

the tour (at your own expense) at The Ivy House.

Please sign-up at a PTI program or call Charity

Blomeley at 332-6917 by February 17. A map with

directions will be provided at PTI meetings.

UG AT 50: THE ROY CRAVEN

LEGACY

Through February 27

7:00pm - 9:00pm.

GAINESVILLE - University Gallery, 1357 Stadium

Rd. UG at 50: The Roy Craven Legacy celebrates

the 50th anniversary of University Gallery and

the legacy of Roy Craven, the gallery’s founding

and longest standing director of 25 years. The

exhibition showcases approximately 50 objects

acquired from 1965 to 1988 that were originally

in the University Gallery collection and were

later transferred to the Harn Museum of Art. An

opening reception will feature baked goods by

Vine in Focus Gallery. Both the exhibition and

reception are free and open to the public.

THE GAINESVILLE ORCHESTRA

Friday, February 277:30pm

GAINESVILLE - Santa Fe Fine Arts Hall. The

Gainesville Orchestra will perform ‘Metropolis;

from the City to the Air” celebrating modern

inventions, the urban experience, and

Superman. The program includes Leonard

Bernstein’s Dances from West Side Story

and George Gershwin’s Second Rhapsody.

General-$35. Seniors-$25. Students-$15. For

more information visit www.GCOmusic.org.

LEO KOTTKE IN CONCERT!


GAINESVILLE - Santa Fe Fine Arts Hall, 3000 NW

83rd St. Following his sold-out concert in 2014,

famed acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke returns in a

command performance. This evening of virtuoso

acoustic guitar with accompanying vocals will

reflect Kottke’s roots in folk music, jazz and

blues. You’ll also enjoy his comical commentary

and stories about life as a musician. Tickets:

352-395-4181; www.sfcollege.edu/finearts.

A LAND REMEMBERED

Sunday, March 13:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

of Gainesville, 4225 NW 34th St. Doors open

at 2:30pm. Writers Alliance of Gainesville is

sponsoring Rick Smith’s well-known multimedia

presentation, ‘A Land Remembered,’ about his

father, Patrick D. Smith, and his life as a writer.

It is a visual storytelling with videos, photos,

music, etc. and it is a rather informative, lively

presentation for students from middle school

to senior adults. Rick will begin with his father’s

first novel, ‘The River is Home,’ and follow

his progressive success. This will be free for

WAG members and a small fee of $10 for non-

members. (Seating capacity 300 people).

ARTS & CRAFTS FOR SENIORS

Thursday March 510:00am

ARCHER - Archer Branch Library, 13266

SW State Road 45. Free arts and crafts

fun at the Archer Senior Center.

Tioga Winter Fine Art FairMarch 6 - 8

NEWBERRY - Tioga Town Center, West Newberry Rd. at SW 138 St. The 8th Tioga

Winter Fine Art Fair will showcase the works of 105 artists and fine craftsmen in

paintings, mixed-media, photography, fiber, ceramics, jewelry, wood, sculpture, glass,

metal and books. The Festival kicks off on Friday night with a live concert and the

participating artist booths lit, plus thousands of stringed-lights above the streets for

a wonderland affect. Saturday and Sunday the festivals begins with a Sand Sculptor

creating a masterpiece from 2,000 pounds of sand. Throughout the weekend

demonstrations of Art in Motion will be taking place. Friday 5:00pm to 9:00pm;

Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. This event is free. www.gainesvillefinearts.org

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ACROSSTOWN REPERTORY

THEATRE

Another Antigone

January 23 - February 8

A tenured teacher with opinions all

his own. A young, Jewish student

with challenging beliefs. A battle

over communal obligation and

private conscience. In this funny

and thought-provoking play, Gurney,

with his trademark rich dialogue

and sly wit, explores University life

from both sides and raises many

questions about anti-Semitism,

academic integrity and the tradeoff

between classical education and job

placement (to name just a few).

Kimberly Akimbo

March 6 – March 22

Meet Kimberly: a normal teenaged

girl struggling with normal teenaged

problems — a dysfunctional family,

feelings of being misunderstood, the

possibility of fi rst love… and a body

that ages four times faster than it

should. This Pulitzer-prize winning

play treads that delicate area where

black comedy, satire and all-too-

familiar realism meet— a rare treat in

theatre.

ACTORS’ WAREHOUSE

RACE


“Race” follows three attorneys,

two black and one white, off ered

a chance to defend a white man

charged with a crime against a black

woman. The plot unfolds as the three

lawyers and defendant grapple with

the evidence of the case and their

own feelings about race. Mamet

has said that the “theme is race and

the lies we tell each other on the

subject.”

CURTIS M. PHILLIPS CENTER

Chicago – The Musical

February 3 – February 4

A true New York City institution,

CHICAGO has everything that makes

Broadway great: a universal tale of

fame, fortune and all that jazz; one

show-stopping-song after another;

and the most astonishing dancing

you’ve ever seen. No wonder

CHICAGO has been honored with six

Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a

Grammy and thousands of standing

ovations.

Dance Alive National Ballet:

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

February 14

On a dreamy midsummer night’s eve,

the worlds of fairies, humans, dukes

and donkeys all collide under the

magic spell of cupid’s arrow. We see

how true love never runs smooth,

as the mischievous Puck proclaims,

“Lord what fools these mortals be!”

A bright and beautiful ballet in the

classical style created by Kim Tuttle,

set to Shakespeare’s immortal ‘A

Midsummer Night’s Dream’ proves

that falling in love is the ultimate gift.

An enchanting performance about

fantasy and magic followed by a “Be

My Valentine” dance.

Mummenschanz:

Musicians Of Silence

February 20

Communicating through a solely

visual spectacle, this theatre troupe

creates a compelling experience

that is completely soundless. The

language of Mummenschanz is

universal, transcending cultural

boundaries through the manipulation

of shadow, light and everyday

objects. Each scene ignites a

diff erent eff ect in the viewer,

tapping into the entire spectrum of

emotion, and leaving endless room

for interpretation. Mummenschanz

reminds us of the power of silence

and engages audiences in a way

words cannot describe.

Jersey Boys

February 24 – March 1

This musical tells the story of Rock

and Roll Hall of Famers The Four

Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio,

Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. It is

THEATREAcrosstown Repertory Theatre .....................619 S. Main Street, Gainesville 352-371-1234

Curtis M. Phillips Center ...........................................315 Hull Road, Gainesville 352-392-ARTS

Fine Arts Hall Theatre - SFC ...........................3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville 352-395-4181

Gainesville Community Playhouse .......4039 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville 352-376-4949

Hippodrome State Theatre .................................25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville 352-375-4477

UF Constans Theatre .................................................Museum Road, Gainesville 352-273-0526

Nadine McGuire Blackbox Theatre ...................Museum Road, Gainesville 352-392-1653

Actors’ Warehouse .............................................. 608 N. Main Street, Gainesville 352-222-3699

Ocala Civic Theatre ..................................4337 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala 352-236-2274

High Springs Community Theater ..........130 NE 1st Avenue, High Springs 386-454-3525

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the true story of how four blue-collar

kids became one of the greatest

successes in pop music history. They

wrote their own songs, invented their

own sounds and sold 175 million

records worldwide — all before they

were 30! JERSEY BOYS features their

hit songs Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry,

Rag Doll, Oh What a Night and Can’t

Take my Eyes Off You.

GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY

PLAYHOUSE

Born Yesterday


An uncouth, corrupt rich junk dealer,

Harry Brock, brings his showgirl

mistress Billie Dawn with him to

Washington, D.C. When Billie’s

ignorance becomes a liability to

Brock’s business dealings, he hires a

journalist, Paul Verrall, to educate his

girlfriend. In the process of learning,

Billie Dawn realizes how corrupt

Harry is and begins interfering with

his plans to bribe a Congressman

into passing legislation that would

allow Brock’s business to make more

money.

HIPPODROME STATE THEATRE

Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric

Play

February 18 - March 15

In this dark comedy set 100 years

in the future, a new civilization uses

current pop culture references

including TVs longest-running hit

show THE SIMPSONS, to frame its

present. Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric

Play explores what will endure when

the apocalypse arrives—when the

grid fails, society crumbles, and we’re

faced with the task of rebuilding.

OCALA CIVIC THEATRE

Something’s Afoot

February 5 – March 1, 2015

In this musical-comedy murder

mystery, 10 unfortunate souls are

invited for “a marvelous weekend in

the country air” at a secluded English

estate… but fi nd quite a diff erent

scenario when they’re stranded

during a thunderstorm. Their host is

dead, and more bodies are piling up

in the library, killed one by one with

fi endishly clever traps. It’s a frantic

race against the clock for the captive

survivors to fi nd out “whodunit” and

catch the cunning culprit. All the

classic characters are here in this

spoof of Agatha Christie detective

stories: The butler. The saucy

maid. The caretaker. The uninvited

guest. The black-sheep nephew.

The grande dame. The elderly

spinster in tweed. Set in 1935 with a

rousing vaudeville-style score, this

suspenseful satire is a smashingly

good time — and far funnier than foul

play should be. Audiences just might

die laughing…

HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY

THEATRE

The Dixie Swim Club

February 6 – March 1

Five Southern women, whose

friendships began many years ago

on their college swim team, set

aside a long weekend every August

to recharge those relationships.

The play focuses on four of those

weekends over a period of 33 years.

As their lives unfold and the years

pass, these women increasingly rely

on one another, through advice and

raucous repartee, to get through

the challenges (men, sex, marriage,

parenting, divorce and aging) that life

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A toast… You’ve been doing that often

lately. A toast to friends and family around the table. To a new job, new baby, new marriage. To accomplish-ments made in the past and possibilities that lie in the future. Like you, your favorite actors enjoy raising a glass, too. And in the new book “Of All the Gin Joints” by Mark Bailey, illustrated by Edward Hemingway, you’ll see how some stars’ tippling almost toppled them. Long before Hollywood even had a

Boulevard, there were places to go for a drink. Built in the early 1900s, the Holly-wood Hotel was the town’s fi rst “proper nightspot.” Owner and chocolate heiress Almira Hershey “policed” her hotel, intend-ing to serve nothing harsher than cocoa but Hollywood denizens found ways to drink there anyhow. Sometimes, they did it right in front of the aging and near-blind Hershey. Bailey says that the Hollywood was where D.W. Griffi th stayed before he realized that California fi lming would be cheaper (and probably more fun!) than in New York. His relocation west started the Hollywood movie-making craze. Surely, stars like Fatty Arbuckle drank at the Hollywood. Arbuckle was a big fan of scotch — so much so that he owned a car with both bar and bathroom aboard. John Barrymore, who was “famously indis-criminate” about where he relieved himself after imbibing, likely did both in the Hollywood. And so, undoubtedly, did W.C. Fields, who was known for his love of the bottle. Alas, the site of Tinsel Town’s fi rst drinking establishment is now “an abominable megamall,” but the famous never let that stop them… Joan Craw-ford, for instance, traveled with her

own liquor supply; several bottles of it, in fact. Humphrey Bogart was happy to drink any time except New Year’s Eve, because it was more fun to watch ev-erybody else then. Louis B. Mayer once assembled a “Tracy Squad,” whose sole job was to rescue an inebriated Spencer Tracy. John Wayne, says Bailey, was one of the fi rst people to drink margaritas. And when Lee Marvin got drunk (which happened regularly), he often couldn’t remember where he lived. As Hollywood scandal books go, “Of All the Gin Joints” is one of the more unique — and one of the more enjoyable. From La-La Land’s fi rst watering hole to locales in which you can still belly up to the bar, author Mark Bailey pours readers a double shot of bad behavior from Hollywood’s yesteryear. The stories

you’ll read here are wide-reach-ing (starting with Fatty

Arbuckle and ending more recently),

funny, and just a little snarky, with the occasional pathetic tale thrown in for balance. Bailey’s

also adept at re-vealing tiny secrets

that will surprise even the most ardent

fan. Add illustrations from Edward Hemingway, addresses of

the clubs still standing, and recipes (!) and you’ll want another round. Hollywood watchers, trivia buffs, and movie fans will down this book in short order. Mixologists will want to try the ideas inside. Or, if you just like a nip now and then, grab “Of All the Gin Joints.” You’ll drink to that too. s

Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading

since she was 3 years old and she never goes

anywhere without a book. She lives with her

two dogs and 11,000 books.

BOOK REVIEW BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER

Of All the Gin Joints:Stumbling Through Hollywood History

MARK BAILEY, ILLUSTRATED BY

EDWARD HEMINGWAY

c.2014, Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill

$21.95 / $27.95 Canada 336 pages

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