Painting by Dana Cook
THE NUCLEAR FAMILY OTHER DESERT CITIES
THE FAMILY MAN ALL MY SONS
Aug. 29-Sept. 23, Hippodrome Theatre, Gainesville
Sept. 12-30, Gainesville Community Playhouse
The Hippodrome Theatre begins its 40th season with Other Desert Cities, one of Broadway’s most acclaimed productions in recent years. The Wyeths’ adult children are home for the holidays, and trouble ensues when their daughter Brooke announces that she has published a memoir. Old wounds are reopened and skeletons come out of the closet as the Wyeths try to move forward or risk disintegration. Other Desert Cities is a witty play with a jaw-dropping plot twist.
Arthur Miller’s masterful play about how a man’s past actions come back to haunt him in a single day is a classic, tragic drama that will dare audiences to empathize with anti-hero Joe Keller. The thriving businessman tries to justify his sin—allowing defective parts to be fitted to air force planes during wartime—as he faces the judgment and shame of his wife and children.
4TH ANNUAL HEALING HEART
thehipp.org or (352) 375-4477
Sept. 7-29, Brick City Center for the Arts
THE ARTIST’S PATH
A truly inspiring and uplifting exhibit, Healing Heart showcases original pieces created by children and adults in the art therapy program. The Healing Heart art
“ART TRAILS”
Sept. 6-Nov. 5, City Hall
therapy program has become an outlet for creativity and encouragement for clients. Local professional artists have donated their time as guides in the program. Visitors will witness how artwork can be transformative and instill confidence as they view the pieces and read “the story behind the art.” thecenters.us or (352) 291-5462
A Second Chance
Tea and Crumpets by Sue Primeau. Photo by Mike Kantz of Photo Imagers
Like many of the clients who participated in Healing Heart, Dana Cook, 48, had no experience in painting. Cook has continued her painting despite a busy schedule that includes studying the culinary arts at Withlacoochee Technical Institute. A non-profit educational corporation, the Ocala Art Group promotes the value of fine art in our community by demonstrating how it enriches the culture of our city with classes, workshops and exhibits. OAG’s fall show will feature artwork in all mediums, including acrylic, watercolor, oil, mixed media, pastel, charcoal and sculpture. Discover the quality pieces of local artists by taking the trail that celebrates art. ocalaartgroup.com or (352) 873-1689
WHEN DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE HEALING HEART PROGRAM? It was in 2010. I was in The Centers program for recovering women. They brought the art program there. I had never painted a day in my life. It just came naturally to me.
WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT THE CENTERS AND HEALING HEART? The Centers is a long-term recovery program for alcohol and drug abuse for adult women and men. Healing Heart brought
Painting by Da na Cook
HEALING ART
art into The Centers, and it was a great way to get out your inner energy and creativity.
HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN YOU COMPLETED YOUR FIRST PAINTING? I couldn’t believe it. I just couldn’t believe I did that. It was just a really, really good feeling when I left the recovery program. I’m clean and sober today. I continue my art. It’s a wonderful way to express myself, and I feel a great feeling of accomplishment doing it.
gcplayhouse.org or (352) 376-4949
A NAIL-BITING THRILLER DIAL “M” FOR MURDER
Sept. 14-Oct. 7, Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse, Mount Dora
Former professional tennis player Tony Wendice marries wealthy Margot who is responsible for Tony giving up his career. When Tony secretly finds out about Margot’s love affair with crime-fiction writer Mark Halliday, he plots a devious plan to have his wife murdered. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as you watch the original play that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s movie of the same name. icehousetheatre.com or (352) 383-4616
AMONG THE SAVAGES SELF HELP
Oct. 4-14, Ocala Civic Theatre
Self Help will leave you in a fit of laughter as you watch Hal and Cindy
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