The College of Central Florida’s Theatre and Musical Theatre will present Stephen Sondheim’s “Assassins,” Friday and Saturday, April 5-6 and 12-13, starting at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 7 and 14, at 3 p.m., in the Dassance Fine Arts Center, 3001 S.W. College Road.

This production, with music and lyrics by Sondheim, book by John Weidman and based on an idea by Charles Gilbert Jr., is directed by Dr. Kathleen Downs, CF associate professor of Theatre. Musical direction is by Jason Longtin, CF associate professor of Music. Based on the premise of a murderous carnival game, “Assassins” is a revue-style portrayal of the men and women who have attempted (some successfully, some not) to assassinate presidents of the United States.

Sondheim’s score varies to reflect the popular music of the 1860s to the 1980s. The musical first opened off-Broadway in 1990, and the 2004 Broadway production won five Tony Awards. According to BroadwayWorld.com, “Assassins is an emotionally devastating theatrical experience, forcing us to look upon the monsters of our history books and see them as human beings.”

“Assassins” is produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International. This show contains adult content and strong language and may not be suitable for children under 16. This production features guns and gun shots.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students. CF students, faculty and staff are free with CF identification. For tickets and more information, call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810 or visit tickets.cf.edu. The box office is located in lobby of the Fine Arts Center and is open from 1-4 p.m. and an hour before show time.

The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, will offer 22 weeklong summer art camps, and several two-week camps, over the course of eight weeks for ages 4 and older. Enrollment begins April 1 at AppletonMuseum.org.

One-week camps are $100 for Appleton members and $120 for nonmembers. Two-week camps are $185 for Appleton members and $220 for nonmembers. For more information, contact Hollis Mutch, 352-291-4455, ext. 1613, or mutchh@cf.edu.

June 3-7

• Crazy About Color (Limit 12 students): 9 a.m.-noon, Ages 4-6

Imagination meets inspiration in this color-filled week. Sensory, fine motor and color awareness skills will be explored while creating colorful works of art.

• Van Gogh: 9 a.m.-noon, Ages 7-12

Learn about the artist Vincent Van Gogh and some of his most famous works of art while painting using his style and techniques.

• Fashion Fun: 1-4 p.m., Ages 7-12

It’s all about fashion! This week is full of dreaming, designing and creating fashion and art using a variety of techniques.

June 10-14

• Birds, Butterflies and Bees: 9 a.m.-noon, Ages 7-12

There are so many BEE-utiful colors and patterns in these wonderful little creatures. Campers will learn about the important role bees play in our environment while creating art. It’ll be a “honey” of a week.

• Storybook Art: 1-4 p.m., Ages 7-12

What are flip books or triangle books? Learn all about them and make books and art inspired by stories.

• Meet the Masters (Limit 12 students): 1-4 p.m., Ages 4-6

Through art and stories, pint-sized Picassos will be introduced to a new artist each day and experience a variety of materials to create inspired works of art.

June 17-21

• Pop Art: 9 a.m.-noon, Ages 7-12

What is big with bright colors and fun subjects? Pop Art! Discover the Pop Art movement to create bold and exciting works of art.

• Meet the Masters (Limit 12 students): 1-4 p.m., Ages 4-6

Through art and stories, pint-sized Picassos will be introduced to a new artist each day and experience a variety of materials to create inspired works of art.

June 17-28 (two-week camp)

• Dig Into Clay Jr.: 1-4 p.m., Ages 7-12

It’s clay every day in this two-week camp where campers learn the basics of hand-building and glazing.

June 24-28

• Printmaking and Illustration: 9 a.m.-noon, Ages 12 and up

Using our printing press, discover different types of printmaking and then combine these artistic processes with illustration.

• Florida Wildlife: 9 a.m.-noon, Ages 7-12

Manatees, gators, herons and even snakes will be the subjects of our artwork this week. We’ll be drawing, painting and sculpting some of the most interesting animals that call Florida their home. Bring a gator home that doesn’t BITE!

July 8-12

• Painting Possibilities: 9 a.m.-noon, Ages 12 and up

Spend a week discovering new painting techniques while creating with acrylics, watercolor and mixed media.

• Ancient Egypt: 9 a.m.-noon, Ages 7-12

The mysteries of the Egyptian underworld and pyramid treasures will be unraveled as campers make Egyptian-themed works of art. But, they can’t bring their mummy!

• Ahoy, Pirates! 1-4 p.m., Ages 7-12

Pirate ships, treasure maps and islands of adventure await campers. Live like a pirate for a week and create pirate-inspired works of art.

July 15-19

• Myths & Legends: 9 a.m.-noon, Ages 7-12

Unicorns, dragons and mermaids: are they myth or legend? Creativity will be unleashed to make artwork inspired by these magical creatures.

• Caribbean Art: 1-4 p.m., Ages 7-12

Known for bright tropical landscapes and crystal clear oceans filled with colorful fish, the Caribbean will inspire campers to bring the warmth and color of the islands to their work this week.

July 15-26 (two-week camp)

• AppleTEENS Clay: 1-4 p.m., Ages 12 and up

This two-week camp for teens is all about throwing, building, glazing and discovering what fun clay can be! Learn to throw on a pottery wheel and combine it with unique hand building techniques to make some amazing pieces. Explore how glazes can make a simple piece spectacular.

July 22-26

• Art from Nature: 9 a.m.-noon, Ages 7-12

Campers will go back to nature, where art began, and use supplies like sand, clay, leaves and sticks to create masterpieces.

• Brick Art: 1-4 p.m., Ages 7-12

Design it. Create it. Wreck it. The ARTSpace’s LEGO collection will be used to build three-dimensional works of art. The LEGO creations will be used to inspire painting, printmaking and sculpture projects.

July 29-Aug. 2

• Crazy About Color (Limit 12 students): 9 a.m.-noon, Ages 4-6

Imagination meets inspiration in this color-filled week. Sensory, fine motor and color awareness skills will be explored while creating colorful works of art.

• Splat!: 9 a.m.-noon, Ages 7-12

Brush it, blend it, dab it, dribble it or stipple, layer and mix – explore all that paint has to offer. The possibilities are endless!

• Wonky Sculpture: 1-4 p.m., Ages 7-12

Do you have a camper that likes to carve or build? This week will give them the opportunity to work with wood, clay and other materials to make three-dimensional sculptures.

Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). Free parking is available. For more information, call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit AppletonMuseum.org.

The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, and the Ocala Civic Theatre will host the second annual Summer Camp Expo on March 24, noon-3 p.m.

Join the museum and theatre for an afternoon of fun to learn about exciting summer opportunities for kids of all ages, all in one place. Held on the Appleton and Ocala Civic Theatre’s shared property, the expo will feature a broad range of organizations who are offering summer camps and children’s programs from science and nature to visual and performing arts and sports. The Summer Camp Expo is free to attend and will also feature family friendly music and activities, games, food trucks and more.

The Appleton Museum of Art and Ocala Civic Theatre are located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR 40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). Parking is free. For more information, contact AppletonMuseum@cf.edu or 352-291-4455.

This event is sponsored by the Appleton Museum of Art, Fun4OcalaKids, Insight Credit Union and Ocala Civic Theatre.

Information for Exhibitors:

If your organization has a summer camp or program for children and you would like the opportunity to connect with local parents and children, please contact Victoria Billig at billigv@cf.edu, or 352-291-4455, ext. 1294.

Potential and current college students, including high school seniors interested in getting assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid can attend a workshop on Tuesday, March 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center at the College of Central Florida Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto.

Students are strongly encouraged to attend with their parent or guardian. Required documents to bring include the student’s photo identification, parents’ and student’s 2017 income tax returns and all W-2s, Social Security numbers and dates of birth of parents and student, and records of all 2017 untaxed income.

Space is limited. Register for the event at www.CF.edu/fafsaworkshop. For more information, call 352-249-1215.

The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, and the Ocala Civic Theatre will host the second annual Summer Camp Expo on March 24, noon-3 p.m.

Join the museum and theatre for an afternoon of fun to learn about exciting summer opportunities for kids of all ages, all in one place. Held on the Appleton and Ocala Civic Theatre’s shared property, the expo will feature a broad range of organizations who are offering summer camps and children’s programs from science and nature to visual and performing arts and sports. The Summer Camp Expo is free to attend and will also feature family friendly music and activities, games, food trucks and more.

The Appleton Museum of Art and Ocala Civic Theatre are located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR 40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). Parking is free. For more information, contact AppletonMuseum@cf.edu or 352-291-4455.

This event is sponsored by the Appleton Museum of Art, Fun4OcalaKids, Insight Credit Union and Ocala Civic Theatre.

Information for Exhibitors:

If your organization has a summer camp or program for children and you would like the opportunity to connect with local parents and children, please contact Victoria Billig at billigv@cf.edu, or 352-291-4455, ext. 1294.

The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, and the Ocala Civic Theatre will host the second annual Summer Camp Expo on March 24, noon-3 p.m.

Join the museum and theatre for an afternoon of fun to learn about exciting summer opportunities for kids of all ages, all in one place. Held on the Appleton and Ocala Civic Theatre’s shared property, the expo will feature a broad range of organizations who are offering summer camps and children’s programs from science and nature to visual and performing arts and sports. The Summer Camp Expo is free to attend and will also feature family friendly music and activities, games, food trucks and more.

The Appleton Museum of Art and Ocala Civic Theatre are located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR 40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). Parking is free. For more information, contact AppletonMuseum@cf.edu or 352-291-4455.

This event is sponsored by the Appleton Museum of Art, Fun4OcalaKids, Insight Credit Union and Ocala Civic Theatre.

Information for Exhibitors:

If your organization has a summer camp or program for children and you would like the opportunity to connect with local parents and children, please contact Victoria Billig at billigv@cf.edu, or 352-291-4455, ext. 1294.

The College of Central Florida will host the 31^st Annual Early Childhood Conference in partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County Saturday, March 30, at its Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.

The conference will be held from 7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center. Registration is $40 before Feb. 25, then $60 after.

Attendees can participate in sessions and discover ideas to enhance children social and emotional development and participate in meaningful learning activities.

Keynote speaker is Lillian Hubler, founder and president of Time to Sign Inc. Hubler is known for her effective sign language training for educators of young children. Featured presenters are Dr. Michael Hubler speaking on “Ways to Promote Social and Emotional Learning” and Adrienne Donaldson presenting “Today I’m Chatty, Tomorrow I’m in my Feelings.”

Educators may be eligible to receive in-service credit and Continuing Education Units. For more information, contact Bebe Rahaman at rahamanb@cf.edu or 352-854-2322, ext. 1405.

The College of Central Florida will host Preview Night open house Thursday, March 5, from 5-7 p.m. at the CF Jack Wilkinson Levy Campus, 15390 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland.

Students who attend the “Getting Started at CF” workshop will have their $30 college application fee waived and may enter a drawing to win a $300 scholarship.

The college will showcase the many career and educational opportunities it offers. Prospective students can attend workshops on Dual Enrollment, Getting Started at CF, Financial Aid and Student Life. They may also interact with faculty and staff to learn about workforce and certificate programs, and advanced degrees, including CF’s baccalaureate programs.

Preview Night at the Citrus Campus will be held on Thursday, March 7, from 5-7 p.m. at the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto.

For more information about the free event, call 352-658-4077 or visit CF.edu/PreviewNight.

The College of Central Florida will host Preview Night open house Thursday, March 7, from 5-7 p.m. at the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto.

Students who attend the “Getting Started at CF” workshop will have their $30 college application fee waived and may enter a drawing to win a $300 scholarship.

The college will showcase the many career and educational opportunities it offers. Prospective students can attend workshops on Dual Enrollment, Getting Started at CF, Financial Aid and Student Life. They may also interact with faculty and staff to learn about workforce and certificate programs, and advanced degrees, including CF’s baccalaureate programs.

For more information about the free event, call 352-746-6721 or visit CF.edu/PreviewNight.

The College of Central Florida’s Visual and Performing Arts Department will present  two spring  lectures this month. “Music and the Brain” will be presented by local neurologist José Gaudier, M.D., P.A. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center. “Anyone Can Improvise” on Wednesday, Feb. 27, will feature Greg Snider, CF clarinet and saxophone instructor and Patriot Blues Jazz Band director, and will take place in the Webber Center, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala. Both lectures start at 12:30 p.m.

Gaudier is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is also a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association and Marion County Medical Association. He has been instrumental in bringing to Ocala a number of medical educational programs for physicians and has participated in a large number of research projects helping bring cutting edge technology to Ocala. For his work in the Medical Society of Marion County, he was named vice president of the organization in 2006-2007 and president in 2007-2008. In his passion to educate others, Gaudier has lectured patients and colleagues on various neurological topics. In addition, he has co-authored of several articles.

Snider recently was awarded a Master of Music Education with a focus on Jazz Studies at the University of Florida. Prior to that he completed a Master of Music in Saxophone Performance at UF. In conjunction with his teaching schedule, Snider performs multiple styles of music on the saxophone ranging from classical works to pop charts and jazz and can be seen playing regularly in the Gainesville and Ocala communities.

Lectures are funded in part by Gladys M. Webber Endowed Memorial Chair.

For more information, call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810. To learn about other events at CF, visit CF.edu.