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ground and crowding out other native plants. 352-494-7864.
VIVA 2013 Saturday, April 6 5:30pm ALACHUA - Rembert Farm, NW 172nd Ave. Annual fundraising event to benefit Haven Hospice. An evening of delicious food, live auction, silent auction, entertainment and games. Haven Hospice will continue this year with the carnival theme. Cost: $150. 352-2714665. havenhospice.org.
HAIR Monday, April 8 7:30pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. The Public Theater’s new Tonywinning production of HAIR is an electric celebration on stage. This exuberant musical about a group of young
Americans searching for peace and love in a turbulent time has struck a resonant chord with audiences young and old. 352-392-ARTS.
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ROBIN HOOD April 10 - May 5 Times Vary GAINESVILLE - The Hippodrome, 25 SE 2nd Place. Robin Hood comes alive with sword fighting, archery and hijinks as the Prince of Thieves and his merry men do all the wrong things for all the right reasons. Fast-action, sword fighting, trickery, and comedy make this a fun-filled adventure for all ages! 352-3754477. thehipp.org.
VOCA PEOPLE Thursday, April 11 7:30pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. A thrilling
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musical and comedic adventure. This ensemble of eight musical aliens delivers an out-of-this world experience, combining amazing a cappella vocals with the art of the modern beat box, which imitates drums, trumpets and guitars without instruments or sound effects. 352-392ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.
Saturday, April 13 10:00am - 2:00pm NEWBERRY - Dudley Farm Historic State Park, 18730 W Newberry Road. Come out and experience Old Florida farm life with your family. Bring your lunch for a picnic and enjoy fun period activities set up for the kids. friendsofdudleyfarm.org
RUMORS April 12 - May 5 Time TBA HIGH SPRINGS - High Springs Community Theater, 130 NE 1st Ave. Several affluent couples gather in the posh suburban residence of a couple for a dinner party celebrating their hosts’ 10th anniversary. However, they discover there are no servants, the hostess is missing, and the host — the deputy mayor of New York City — has shot himself through the earlobe. As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic Neil Simon farcical hilarity. 386-454-3525.
ALLIGATOR LAKE SPRING FESTIVAL Saturday, April 13 8:00am – 3:00pm LAKE CITY - Alligator Lake Park. Enjoy a free community festival celebrating nature. Bird walks led by experts start at 8 am at Alligator Lake on the Florida Birding Trail. Walking workshops highlight butterflies, native plants and flowers. Vendors and exhibitors offer nature and garden-related items, and native plants. Many free activities will be offered for children. Food and drinks will be available. 386-466-2193.
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MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL ON TOUR Friday, April 12 7:30pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. This exclusive presentation celebrates the Monterey Jazz Festival’s legacy by expanding the boundaries of live jazz performance. This tour reflects Monterey’s “traditionaluntraditionalist” attitude, jazz-with-apurpose exuberance and joyful fun that is the hallmark of the festival. 352-392-ARTS.
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SPRING PARADE OF HOMES Saturday, April 13 1:00pm - 6:00pm GAINESVILLE - Builders Association of North Central Florida, 2217 NW 66th Court. The parade showcases the latest in home design and décor with the most up-todate energy saving construction techniques and the newest in land development. Each Parade Home is a collective effort of numerous people who combine their talents and resources to show the public the newest ideas in the housing industry. Free. 352-3725649. bancf.com.