WHAT'S HAPPENING IN GAINESVILLE, FL FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 2, 2024
MARK YOUR CALENDARS, GAINESVILLE! EXCITING EVENTS AHEAD:
Calling all Gainesville residents and visitors! Get ready to fill your calendars with diverse and exciting events happening in the coming weeks:
1. Jam out with Lyrics for Life featuring Sister Hazel:
- Date: Saturday, March 2
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Location: Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- Details: This annual benefit concert is a Gainesville tradition, featuring the beloved local band Sister Hazel alongside other talented musicians. It's a fantastic opportunity to enjoy great music while supporting a good cause. Get your tickets and groove to the rhythm!
- Tickets: https://tickets.performingarts.ufl.edu/Online/mapSelect.asp
2. Ladysmith Black Mambazo has celebrated more than 60 years of joyous and uplifting melodies.
- Date: Tuesday, February 27
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Location: Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- Powerful harmonies: Their rich, multi-layered a cappella singing creates a captivating wall of sound that showcases the strength and beauty of the human voice. Within this music are the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African traditions.
- Soulful melodies: The music often combines elements of Zulu musical traditions with influences from gospel and other genres, resulting in songs that are both moving and uplifting.
- Upbeat rhythms: While known for their soulful harmonies, their music also incorporates lively rhythms and footwork, infusing their performances with joy and energy.
- In addition to their legendary work with Paul Simon on his 1986 album Graceland, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has recorded with numerous artists including Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Sarah McLachlan, Josh Groban, Emmylou Harris, and Melissa Etheridge.
- Tickets: https://tickets.performingarts.ufl.edu/Online/mapSelect.asp?doWork::WSmap::loadMap=Load&createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadMap::performance_ids=98EB50DA-18CD-4C07-B4FE-55AED5FBE8D6
3. Explore creativity at the Thornebrook Art Festival:
- Dates: March 10th - 12th
- Location: Thornebrook Village
- Details: Celebrate the arts at this vibrant festival showcasing local and regional artists. Browse stunning artwork across various mediums, including paintings, sculptures, photography, and jewelry. Enjoy live music, delicious food trucks, and a fun family-friendly atmosphere.Many of your favorite artists from our Fall Arts Festival and new faces are coming to enhance your enjoyment.
- Art on display includes painting, sculpture, photography, glass works, fiber arts, wood carvings, pottery, jewelry, and more. The show is laid out to take advantage of the ambiance and convenience of the Shoppes at Thornebrook Village and its stores, restaurants, and other amenities.
- Dining options include Thornebrook favorites: Bageland, Cintron, Mini Momo, and Thornebrook Chocolates. There will be additional food truck vendors as well!
- For more information: https://shoppesatthornebrook.com/event/thornebrook-spring-arts-festival-3/
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