THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES // AUG. 19
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IT’S ONLY LIFE // AUG. 18-27
Presented by the Insomniac Theatre Company at the Reilly Arts Center, The Vagina Monologues has been performed in more than 140 countries and has been translated in over 48 languages. This eye-opening production includes a local cast that will help unravel the mystique of the anatomy through sometimes outrageously funny and sometimes poignant stories. Ticket proceeds will benefit the PACE Center for Girls Marion. For ticket information and more details, visit reillyartscenter.com.
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This musical production is described as “a musical revue about longing, fulfillment, loss, triumph and, ultimately, wisdom.” With music and lyrics by John Bucchino, the song selection in the production was the winner of LA’s 2008 Ovation Award for Best Book/Lyrics/Music for an Original Musical. Bucchino’s songs have been performed or recorded by some of entertainment’s greats, including Art Garfunkel, Yo-Yo Ma, Judy Collins and Liza Minnelli, among others. Be aware the show contains adult content and language. Performances will take place at The Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol in The Villages. Show times will vary day by day. For ticket information and more details, visit thesharon.com.
4TH ANNUAL NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA OUTDOOR EXPO // AUG. 13
ash entry - 17 and under FREE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL // SEPT. HOME GAMES
A new school year brings a new football season. Check out the following varsity home games for the month of September.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Ocala Shrine Rodeo, one of Ocala’s most beloved events. Those wishing to attend can purchase tickets online at ocalashrinerodeo. com. The event will include tie down roping, saddle riding, bull riding, barrel racing, bareback bronc riding, team roping, steer wrestling and more. The event is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association. The rodeo events begin at 7:30pm, and gates open at 5:30pm. Tickets are $25 for adults at the gate, and children 5 years old and younger are admitted for free. On Friday night, kids between the ages of 6 and 11 get in for $10 when accompanied with a paying adult. Visit ocalashrinerodeo.com for additional details.
August 13 | 9am-3pm World Equestrian Center Ocala NORTH MARION HIGH SCHOOL Sept. 9 | 7pm | Belleview Sept. 23 | 7pm | Suwannee Sept. 30 | 7pm | Eastside
DUNNELLON HIGH SCHOOL
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OCALA SHRINE RODEO // SEPT. 2-3
Sept. 2 | 7:30pm | North Marion More info: 937kcountry.com/expo Sept. 9 | 7:30pm | Vanguard Sept. 30 | 7:30pm | Hernando
LAKE WEIR HIGH SCHOOL
Sept. 9 | 7pm | Ridgeview Sept. 16 | 7:30pm | George Jenkins Sept. 23 | 7:30pm | Palatka
WEST PORT HIGH SCHOOL Sept. 2 | 7pm | Winter Springs Sept. 16 | 7pm | South Lake Sept. 23 | 7pm | Gateway
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BELLEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL Sept. 2 | 7:30pm | Crystal River Sept. 30 | 7:30pm | Vanguard
FOREST HIGH SCHOOL Sept. 16 | 7pm | Belleview Sept. 23 | 7pm | Dunnellon
VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL Sept. 23 | 7:30pm | Buchholz
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HANDS ON A HARDBODY // SEPT. 1-18 Hardbody truck that is. The Ocala Civic Theatre will open its 2022-2023 season with this story of luck and grit. They say everything is bigger in Texas, including the prizes. Adventurous people are encouraged to enter Nissan of Longview’s contest for their chance to win a shiny red pickup truck. The forecast calls for sunny weather, and upbeat country music is on the radio to keep participants in good spirits. How do you win? Be the last person to still have a hand on the truck. Ticket exchanges and Flex Pass reservations begin August 1. Single tickets will be on sale to the public beginning August 8. Evening shows will take place at 7:30pm and matinees at 2pm. Call the theatre’s box office at (352) 236-2274 for more information or visit ocalacivictheatre.com.
Rv Image courtesy of North Central Florida Media Group; Ocala Shrine Rodeo photo courtesy of Ocala Shrine Rodeo; Hands On A Hardboy artwork courtesy of Ocala Civic Theatre
This popular annual event is perfect for all those adventure seekers and nature lovers. The event is your go-to source for a variety of outdoor adventures, including fishing and boating, RVing and camping, shooting, hunting and much more. The event, presented by Wind-FM and 93.7 K Country, will take place at the World Equestrian Center and will last from 9am-3pm. A variety of vendors will be on hand to share insight and ideas. Entry fee is $5 cash at the door for adults. Those 17 and under are admitted for free. For more details and a complete list off participants and vendors, visit 937kcountry.com/expo.