JAN. 6-7
It’s 1835 again In Bushnell, see Dade’s Battle Reenactment & Trade Fair. This is the battle that sparked the Second Seminole War. History buffs will love it. 9am-2pm both days at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 County Road 603. Admission: $5 adults; children 6 and under free. Call 352.793.4781 for info.
JAN. 13-14
Main Street in The Villages town square. 10am-5pm both days and no admission charge.
and Bessie Smith. Tickets are $40-$85 and available at thesharon.com. JAN. 11
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Music and wine Every Saturday in January, Lakeridge Winery hosts its famous Music Series with live music on the outdoor stage and inside at the wine & cheese bar upstairs. In addition to wine, there’s beer, soft drinks, and food available for purchase. Admission is free. Noon4pm. For info, call 800.768.9463, ext. 219. 19239 U.S. Highway 27 N. in Clermont. JAN. 9
Me and Bobby McGee “A Night with Janis Joplin” at The Sharon, Spanish Springs Town Square in The Villages, celebrates Janis and her biggest musical influences like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta,
No business like show business “Broadway Baby” is presented by the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra at 7pm at Epiphany Celebration Anglican Church, 1724 S. Bay St., Eustis. Hear hits from “Porgy and Bess,” “Showboat,” and many other great shows. Get tickets at floridalakes symphonyorchestra.com. JAN.12-13
Baby, oh, baby “Dirty Dancing—The Classic Story on Stage” is live and exploding with great music and romance. Show times are 7:30pm Friday and 2 and 7:30pm Saturday at The Sharon in Spanish Springs Town Square, The Villages. Tickets are $50-$100 and available at thesharon.com.
The Highwaymen ride again! The annual Mount Dora Florida Highwaymen Art Show & Sale is from 11am-5pm at the Donnelly Park Pavilion at the corner of 5th and Donnelly. Admission is free. Call 352.383.4050 for info. JAN. 21
Just in time A unique concert presented by Chita Rivera and Tommy Tune will bring Broadway to The Villages at The Sharon in Spanish Springs Town Square. Tickets are $60-$125 and available at thesharon.com. JAN. 22
Jack of the jungle Enjoy an awe-inspiring program from Jungle Jack Hanna at The Sharon in Spanish Springs Town Square, The Villages. Show: 7pm. Tickets $25-$100 with $100 meet-and-greet
Farmer’s Markets Saturdays The Saturday Morning Market on Leesburg Towne Square, 8am-1pm Brownwood Farmer’s Market 2726 Brownwood Blvd. Wildwood, 9am-1pm Tuesdays Lady Lake Farmers Market Lady Lake Log Cabin 106 S. U.S. Hwy. 441/27 9am-1pm e’s Ther o do! t e r o m .64 d on p ue Contin
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