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Monday, September 20, 2010
GET ON THE BUS GUS
PERFORMING ARTS IN CITRUS COUNTY
Of course Citrus County has live theater. On September 25 & 26, 2010, the Encore Ensemble Theater Inc. is presenting "Honeymoon From Hell" (Aboard the S.S. Amore) This is a zaney audience participation mystery/comedy dinner act which benefits the Homosassa Lions Club charities. With some very talented local talent, this play, directed by Jery Augustine & Mike Shier ll is sure to tickle your funny bone and prove to be an amusing night out.
The Art Center Theater, located at 2644 N. Annapolis Ave, Hernando, FL is rehearsing for "Lend Me a Tenor". Opening night is September 17, 2010.
This is Ken Ludwig comedy should keep audiences in stitches from mistaken identities to dashing in and out of doorways. It's a classic, well written farce which is always good for a good laugh.
Show times for "Tenor" are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, September 17 through October 3, 2010. Additional performances are planned at 2 pm Sept. 25. tickets are $18. Box office hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and one hor before each show. For information and to leave voice mail messages, call 352-746-7606
It's a mystery, it's a comedy, it's a musical The Ocala Civic Theatre is performing "Curtains", which promises to deliver all three from September 9 through October 3, 2010. This "whodunit" musical comedy is set in a 1959 Boston Theatre. The
It's a mystery, it's a comedy, it's a musical The Ocala Civic Theatre is performing "Curtains", which promises to deliver all three from September 9 through October 3, 2010. This "whodunit" musical comedy is set in a 1959 Boston Theatre. The
"star" collapses behind the curtain and the entire company
comes under suspicion for her murder. The police chief is
more interested in saving the show than solving the case. Secrets surface and the body count rises as the play, Robbin Hood is rewritten for the "show to go on". It's a funny, energetic comedy with splendid music that will keep you guessing and laughing the entire time. The Ocala Civic Theatre is Located in the Appleton Cultural Center on East Silver Springs Boulevard (State Road 40) in Ocala, Florida, Ocala Civic Theatre presents twelve professional-quality, fully-staged productions each season, in addition to hosting touring companies. Live productions at an affordable price.
The theatre has a full season of plays scheduled including the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Doubt" and the Comic love story "Romance in D" plus the hilarious musical "The full Monty". There is something for everyone so please check out their website for the schedule while you are visiting Central Florida. Ocala Civic theatre is a 45 minute drive from Highland Guest House or Trout House. http://ocalacivictheatre.com/
The theatre has a full season of plays scheduled including the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Doubt" and the Comic love story "Romance in D" plus the hilarious musical "The full Monty". There is something for everyone so please check out their website for the schedule while you are visiting Central Florida. Ocala Civic theatre is a 45 minute drive from Highland Guest House or Trout House. http://ocalacivictheatre.com/
These are just a few of the many live performance theatres that are available in and around Citrus County. The following web site lists all of the theatre groups and their schedules.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
THE TASTE OF INVERNESS
Another annual summer event in Citrus County is the "Taste of Inverness." This year's theme was "Main Course on Main Street. It's a night of food and wine sampling, artwork and music. Started in
2006 with the opening of the Inverness Government Center, the Taste of Inverness has returned as a stand alone event, featuring local restaurants serving up everything from Cubans and pasta to ice cream and pizza.
More than 500 people attend this fundraiser for the Covenant children's Home, enjoying food, bidding on silent auction items and listening to the performers on stage.
Eleven local restaurants presented a sampling of their best foods at this "elegant affair of arts, music, food and wine under the stars."
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at various businesses around the County or the night of the event. There are winners in various categories of best appetizer, best entree, best dessert and best presentation.
Restaurants are set up in one tent outside the Inverness Government Center and wine tasting is in another tent. Live music performs on a stage in the food tent where seats are set up for relaxing, eating and listening.
With an art show and swing and jazz style music,m there is a "sophisticated kind of '20's and '30's vibe.
The silent auction and car show is in progress throughout the evening.
When planning your visit to Citrus County this summer, be sure to check on the dates and times for the Taste of Inverness and enjoy one of our most popular annual summer events.
Information: 352-726-2611
www.invernessfl.gov
YULEE SUGAR MILL RUINS
This site was once part of a thriving sugar plantation owned by David Levy Yulee. Yulee was a member of the Territorial Legislative Council, and served in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate after Florida statehood. The park contains the remnants of the once-thriving 5,100-acre sugar plantation: a forty-foot limestone masonry chimney, iron gears, and a cane press. The steam-driven mill operated from 1851 to 1864 and served as a supplier of sugar products for southern troops during the Civil War.
During the month of June The Florida Public Archaeology Network, the Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park, the Homosassa Civic Club, the Old Homosassa Villages Association, Gemini Graphics, The Old Printing Museum and Museum Café present “Historic Homosassa — Home of David Levy Yulee,” a fun-filled day of history, heritage and music from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park and the adjacent Old Printing Press Museum/Museum Café along County Road 490 (Yulee Road), Homosassa.
The Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins include the limestone boiler and chimney from Yulee’s 1849 sugar cane mill, part of his coastal plantation at Margarita. The mill chimney is one of the oldest standing structures on Florida’s west coast and the oldest in Citrus County.The event celebrates the history of David Levy Yulee, Florida’s first U.S. senator, and the heritage of the community of Homosassa. Yulee was also responsible for the first cross-peninsular railroad, connecting Fernandina on the Atlantic coast with Cedar Key on the Gulf. Situated along the Homosassa River, Yulee’s 5,000-acre plantation, Margarita, was burned during the Civil War, but his cane mill was never captured.
Highlights of the unique heritage of Homosassa are on display and special musical guests play throughout the day, making music history under the grand oaks of the Old Printing Museum’s open air sound stage.
Re-enactors dressed in period costumes, park interpreters and guided tours of the mill ruins take place throughout the day. Visitors can even see how cane syrup was made on a 19th-century cane-grinding mill.
The Florida Public Archaeology Network is a statewide program administered by the University of West Florida in cooperation with the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. The Central Regional Center of FPAN, located in Crystal River, is hosted by the University of South Florida and serves as headquarters for public participation in archaeology and historic preservation in our area.
When visiting Citrus County in June, you may want to contact Richard Estabrook at 795-0208 to see what events are planned at the park.This blog has written an earlier article about the Printers Museum at this location. It has a sweet little Cuban Cafe that you may enjoy while visiting the park.
Friday, June 11, 2010
MORE SUMMER FUN IN CITRUS COUNTY
The Crystal River Preserve State Park has two interesting programs that you may want to include in your schedule while visiting Citrus County and staying and Jans Highland Guest House.
On Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm the park ranger or park volunteer offer an informative and enjoyable 1 1/2 hr narrated tour aboard "The Monroe", a covered 24 passenger tour boat.
This interpretive tour leaves the Crystal River Preserve State Park Visitor Center dock and ventures to the mouth of the Crystal River. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife while learning why and how the native people came to live along the river.
Cost for the tour is $10 and the tickets go on sale in the Preserve Visitor Center one hour prior to departure so plan to arrive no less than 15 minutes prior to departure. Restrooms are available in the visitors Center; NOT on the boat.
These trips are sponsored by the Friends of Crystal River State Parks Inc. For more information, call the Park office at 352-563-0450, from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday.
In addition to the above tour, the Crystal River Preserve State Park offers a popular sunset boat trip on the last two Fridays of each month.
The two hour scenic tour aboard the park's 24 passenger, covered tour boat departs the Crystal River Preserve State Park Visitor Center dock approximately 30 minutes before sunset.
Since the time that the sun sets changes as the days get longer, contact the park for specific departure times.
The boat cruises down the river to the Gulf of Mexico as visitors relax with some humor, river lore and photo opportunities.
Refreshments are served while the sun sets gently in the west. It's a wonderful way to relax with friends on a Friday night and experience the beauty of Crystal River Preserve at dusk.
Tickets must be obtained in advance at the Preserve Visitor Center, and are available for a $15 donation to the Friends of Crystal River State Parks Inc.
Passengers must arrive no less than 15 minutes prior to departure.
These trips are almost always sold out in advance so be sure to call.
Park Office:
352-563-0450 9am to 5pm
Monday through Friday.
Friday, June 4, 2010
APRIL IN CITRUS COUNTY
April in Citrus County always starts out with the County Fair. This year's Fair was a huge success. Not only blessed with beautiful weather and a large community attendance the Fair was packed full of entertainment and midway thrills.
Each day the livestock arena was bustling with great shows or sales allowing our County to have one of the best youth programs in the state.If you are in Citrus County in April be sure to check out our County Fair.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION - APRIL 18
Earth Day was a great day for the community. Our Spring weather brought many people from the community and visitors as well to the annual "Happy Birthday Earth Day" 40th anniversary Earth Day Celebration at the Crystal River 
Preserve State Park and Big Bend Sea Grasses Visitor's Center. It's an all day event and the entry is FREE.
There was live Florida music, educational demonstrations, a touch tank, recycling and water quality tips, native plant sales, a flint knapper, wildlife talks, food booth, some excellent Earth Day t-shirts.
For a "suggested" $5 donation, many enjoyedd the 30 minute eagle nest boat tours that were offered throughout the day
For the kids there was an earth-centered crafts and games area with coloring contest forms. Contest entruies are judged and priuzes awarded in three age groups.All who attended agreed that going to the Earth Day Celebration was a great way to spend a day and that April the perfect time of year to enjoy this function.
For Bird watchers, the Citrus County Audubon Society hosts a Bird-A-Thon in recognition of Earth Day. This event covers 20 birding trails throughout the county including a walk along the Homosassa Pepper Creek Trail.
SUMMER JAZZ CONCERTS
All concert performances are on Thursday evenings in the restored courthouse in downtown Inverness. Tickets can only be purchased at the Historic Courthouse. Call 341-6427 for information. Tickets are $25. Season tickets $80. All concerts start at 7:00 p.m. preceded by a cocktail hour at 6 p.m.
Tribute to America’s musical gift to the world, JAZZ
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Old Printing Museum & Museum Cafe
Sometime when you are in Olde Homossassa at the Blues or Seafood Festival or visiting the many restaurants in the area, take a few moments to stop by the Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum located on the site of the Sugar Mill ruins.
This little printers museum has a remarkable collection of the tools of that trade in a much earlier time. 
If you call ahead, Jim Anderson will host a very educational tour through the museum, sharing his knowledge of his marvelous collection of antique printing presses and allow you to experience the art of making note cards and pictures using some of these ancient tools.After the tour, be sure to have lunch at the charming Cuban cafe in the same building. Cuban Sandwiches and Black beans with yellow rice are among the many favorite items on the menu. Good hot cuban coffee and Guava Pastry will complete a most delectable meal.
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