College Of Central Florida

Trains at the Holidays Exhibit
2022-12-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-31 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The Webber Gallery at the College of Central Florida presents the 26th annual “Trains at the Holidays” display Dec. 17-30. The Webber Gallery is located at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.
This display will feature model train layouts built and maintained by the Ocala Model Railroaders’ Historic Preservation Society. Every year, CF is honored to partner with the society to bring their beautiful model train collection to the community.
Viewing the trains is a holiday tradition for many local families, and thousands of patrons, young and old, visit each year. The display features modular train layouts and railroad memorabilia. Many of the layouts are inspired by historic Ocala landmarks, such as the Six Gun Territory theme park that operated in Marion County until 1984.
“Trains at the Holidays” will open Saturday, Dec. 17, and will be on view from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 30. The gallery will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission is free. For more information, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1664, or visit CF.edu/Webber.

2023 CF Faculty Art Exhibition
2023-01-09 10:00 - 2023-02-02 16:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
In this biennial exhibition, the College of Central Florida will showcase a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, including ceramics, prints, fiber, photography and mixed media pieces created by Visual Arts faculty members Tyrus Clutter, James O’Leary, Michele Wirt and Graham Young. This show provides an opportunity for students and our community to see the high level of artistry CF’s talented educators are able to achieve in their own work.
The “2023 Faculty Art Exhibition” will open Monday Jan. 9-Thursday, Feb. 2. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The Webber Gallery is located at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and admission is free. For more information, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1664, or visit CF.edu/Webber.

“Theatre in the Colonial Period” Patriot Project Lecture
2023-01-11 12:30 - 13:30 | FL
Did you know there were laws passed to forbid theatrical productions in colonial times? Learn more about these “extravagant diversions” at “Theatre in the Colonial Period” on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Webber Center. Nonalee Davis, assistant professor of theatre, will examine American theatre in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The Patriot Project takes a deep dive into the history of the 17th and 18th centuries, expanding on the new state civics initiative to invite students, staff and the community to a monthly lecture series. Lectures are free and open to the public and light refreshments and event giveaways are provided.
The Patriot Project was developed by Dr. Sarah Satterfield, CF professor of music, with funding provided through a CF Foundation New Initiative Grant.

“Victoria & Abdul” Appleton Screening
2023-01-17 14:00 | Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, 34470
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series is excited to be offering its first full, in-person season since 2019. Themes of humor and perseverance will take center stage in this year’s 11 films selected from around the globe.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.

About the Film

“Victoria & Abdul”(PG-13, United Kingdom, 2017, 113 min.)
“Victoria & Abdul” is the extraordinary true story of an unlikely friendship between an aging Queen Victoria and a young clerk from India. Academy Award-winner Judi Dench’s Victoria joyfully reclaims her humanity as she begins to see a changing world through new eyes, despite attempts by her inner circle to destroy the unconventional class-defying relationship. Watch trailer here.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

“Victoria & Abdul” Ocala Campus Screening
2023-01-17 19:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States

2023 CF Faculty Art Exhibition Opening Reception
2023-01-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us for the opening reception for CF’s biennial “2023 Faculty Art Exhibition” at the Webber Gallery on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Admission is free.
In this biennial exhibition, the College of Central Florida will showcase a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, including ceramics, prints, fiber, photography and mixed media pieces created by Visual Arts faculty members Tyrus Clutter, James O’Leary, Michele Wirt and Graham Young. This show provides an opportunity for students and our community to see the high level of artistry CF’s talented educators are able to achieve in their own work.
Exhibit Dates: Monday, Jan. 9 through Thursday, Feb. 2.
The Webber Gallery is located at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and admission is free. For more information, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1664, or visit CF.edu/Webber.

“Parasite” Appleton Film Screening
2023-01-31 14:00 | Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, 34470
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series is excited to be offering its first full, in-person season since 2019. Themes of humor and perseverance will take center stage in this year’s 11 films selected from around the globe.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.

About the Film

“Parasite”(R, South Korea, 2019, 132 min.)
“Parasite” has been called Bong Joon Ho’s “pitch-black modern fairytale.” Korean families the Parks and the Kims come together in a symbiotic relationship when the Kim children install themselves as luxury service providers in the affluent Park home. Income provides stability for the Kim family, but this new ecosystem is fragile. Can their newfound comfort survive deep-rooted generational greed and class prejudice? Watch trailer here.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

“Parasite” Ocala Campus Film Screening
2023-01-31 19:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States

“Science in the Colonial Period” Patriot Project Lecture
2023-02-06 12:30 - 13:30 | FL
Did you know the word “science” used to mean something else? Learn more about the “Natural Philosophers” of the Colonial period, including Ben Franklin, at “Science in the Colonial Period” on Monday, Feb. 6, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Webber Center. Mark Taylor, assistant professor of physical sciences, will dig into the history of science in America and its early contributors.
The Patriot Project takes a deep dive into the history of the 17th and 18th centuries, expanding on the new state civics initiative to invite students, staff and the community to a monthly lecture series. Lectures are free and open to the public and light refreshments and event giveaways are provided.
The Patriot Project was developed by Dr. Sarah Satterfield, CF professor of music, with funding provided through a CF Foundation New Initiative Grant.

"It's Colored Pencil" Exhibition
2023-02-13 10:00 - 2023-03-09 16:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The College of Central Florida will present “It’s Colored Pencil” in partnership with the Colored Pencil Society of America. Sponsored by CPSA District Chapter 113 in Gainesville, this Webber Gallery exhibition will showcase fine artwork of all styles and subjects completed in colored pencil.
“It’s Colored Pencil” will open Monday, Feb. 13-Thursday, March 9. A free opening reception will be held on Friday, Feb. 17, from 5-7 p.m. The Webber Gallery is located at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and admission is free. For more information, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1664, or visit CF.edu/Webber.

Scary Movie Date Night “Get Out” Appleton Screening
2023-02-14 14:00 | Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, 34470
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series is excited to be offering its first full, in-person season since 2019. Themes of humor and perseverance will take center stage in this year’s 11 films selected from around the globe.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.

About the Film

“Get Out”(R, USA, 2017, 104 min.)
This Universal Pictures’ 2017 horror thriller, written and directed by Jordan Peele, has been critically acclaimed as one of the best films of the 21st century. When a young African American man visits his white girlfriend’s family estate to meet her parents, the couple find themselves embroiled in a sinister conspiracy in which not everyone gets out alive. Watch trailer here.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

Scary Movie Date Night “Get Out” Ocala Campus Screening
2023-02-14 19:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States

“Get Out” Black History Month Film Talk
2023-02-15 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series is excited to be offering its first full, in-person season since 2019. Themes of humor and perseverance will take center stage in this year’s 11 films selected from around the globe.
Join us on Feb. 15 at 12:30 p.m. to hear Dr. Gilbert Rodman lead a “Get Out” Black History Month film talk live on Zoom.
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About the Film

“Get Out”(R, USA, 2017, 104 min.)
This Universal Pictures’ 2017 horror thriller, written and directed by Jordan Peele, has been critically acclaimed as one of the best films of the 21st century. When a young African American man visits his white girlfriend’s family estate to meet her parents, the couple find themselves embroiled in a sinister conspiracy in which not everyone gets out alive.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

"It's Colored Pencil" Exhibition Reception
2023-02-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us for the free free opening reception for “It’s Colored Pencil” Exhibition at the Webber Gallery on Friday, Feb. 17, from 5-7 p.m. In partnership with the Colored Pencil Society of America and sponsored by CPSA District Chapter 113 in Gainesville, this Webber Gallery exhibition will showcase fine artwork of all styles and subjects completed in colored pencil.
“It’s Colored Pencil” will open Monday, Feb. 13-Thursday, March 9. The Webber Gallery is located at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and admission is free. For more information, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1664, or visit CF.edu/Webber.

Levy Craft Day
2023-02-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Levy Campus, 15390 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland, 32626
Feeling crafty?
The Levy Campus Student Activity Board invites you to a Spring Craft Day on Monday, Feb. 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Levy Student Lounge. Come show off your inner artist with henna tattoos, painting projects like clay pots and birdhouses. Plus enjoy some music and snacks!

“Neptune Frost” Appleton Screening
2023-02-28 14:00 | Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, 34470
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series is excited to be offering its first full, in-person season since 2019. Themes of humor and perseverance will take center stage in this year’s 11 films selected from around the globe.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.

About the Film

“Neptune Frost”(NR, Rwanda/USA, 2021, 105 min.)
This sci-fi punk musical, produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is set in the African country of Burundi, where an intersex runaway and a miner fall in love and form an anti-colonialist computer hacker collective. They find solidarity through a dynamic Afrofuturist vision exploring the states of past and present, male and female, and colonized and free. Watch trailer here.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

“Neptune Frost” Ocala Campus Screening
2023-02-28 19:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States

“History of the Colonial Period” Patriot Project Lecture
2023-03-01 12:30 - 13:30 | FL
Join us for “History of the Colonial Period” on Wednesday, March 1, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Webber Center. CF faculty members Jay Thompson and Jennifer Ambrosia will discuss Colonial history.
The Patriot Project takes a deep dive into the history of the 17th and 18th centuries, expanding on the new state civics initiative to invite students, staff and the community to a monthly lecture series. Lectures are free and open to the public and light refreshments and event giveaways are provided.
The Patriot Project was developed by Dr. Sarah Satterfield, CF professor of music, with funding provided through a CF Foundation New Initiative Grant.

“La Ciénaga” Appleton Screening
2023-03-21 14:00 | Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, 34470
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series is excited to be offering its first full, in-person season since 2019. Themes of humor and perseverance will take center stage in this year’s 11 films selected from around the globe.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.

About the Film

“La Ciénaga”(NR, Argentina, 2001, 103 min.)
In her debut film, Lucrecia Martel established her astonishingly vital and original voice with exquisite cinematography. This comedy-drama, which follows a bourgeois extended family summering at their decrepit country estate in Argentina’s high plains, is actually a visceral take on class, nature, sexuality and the ways that political turmoil and social stagnation can manifest in human relationships. Watch trailer here.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

“La Ciénaga” Ocala Screening
2023-03-21 19:00 | FL

"2023 Student Art" Exhibition
2023-03-27 10:00 - 2023-05-04 16:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The College of Central Florida will showcase the talent of its Visual Arts and Digital Media students in “The 2023 CF Student Art Exhibition”. This annual exhibition provides students with an opportunity to present their work in a professional environment.
“The 2023 CF Student Art Exhibition” will open Monday, March 27-Thursday, May 4. A free opening reception will be held on Wednesday, March 29, at 12:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, April 12 at 12:30 p.m. the gallery will host an artist talk with exhibition judge Nicholas Kalemba, who will talk about his art practice and the UCF Visual Arts Program.
The Webber Gallery is located at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and admission is free. For more information, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1664, or visit CF.edu/Webber.

“Tony Manero” Screening
2023-03-28 19:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series is excited to be offering its first full, in-person season since 2019. Themes of humor and perseverance will take center stage in this year’s 11 films selected from around the globe.
This film showing will take place at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110 at 7 p.m. ” on Tuesday, March 28 (rescheduled from Oct. 11, 2022). This showing is free and open to the public. Film may contain mature content.

About the Film

“Tony Manero” (NR, Chile, 2008)
This film follows a middle-aged criminal who’s obsessed with impersonating John Travolta’s “Saturday Night Fever” character. His dancing and showbiz aspirations turn dark and lead to theft, crime and even murder set against the backdrop of Chile’s Augusto Pinochet military dictatorship. This film is unrated and contains graphic violence and adult themes.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

"2023 Student Art" Exhibition Reception
2023-03-29 12:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us for the free opening reception for “The 2023 Student Art Exhibition” at the Webber Gallery on Wednesday, March 29 at 12:30 p.m. This annual exhibition will showcase the talent of CF’s Visual Arts and Digital Media students providing them an opportunity to present their work in a professional environment.
“The 2023 Student Art Exhibition” will open Monday, Feb. 13-Thursday, March 9.
On Wednesday, April 12 at 12:30 p.m. the gallery will host an artist talk with exhibition judge Nicholas Kalemba, who will talk about his art practice and the UCF Visual Arts Program.
The Webber Gallery is located at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and admission is free. For more information, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1664, or visit CF.edu/Webber.

The Makings of a Mertailor Presentation
2023-03-29 12:30 - 13:15 | Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto, FL, 34461, United States
Join us for a unique presentation as we host entrepreneur-artist Eric Ducharme for “The Makings of a Mertailor” on Wednesday, March 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Charles S. Dean Sr. Educational Center at the Wilton Simpson Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto.
Ducharme started his now-thriving mermaid couture business when he was 14 years old, after making mermaid tails “out of anything he could find” as a kid who “wanted to be a merman” since visiting Weeki Wachee Springs as a preschooler. Today, at age 27, he has created whimsical mermaid tails for celebrities including Lady Gaga and his tails have appeared in films, television shows, commercials and music videos.
The presentation is free and the public is welcome. After the presentation, attendees will be invited to view an exhibit of Ducharme’s work. This exhibit will be on view March 29-April 28 on the upper level of Building 2 on the CF Wilton Simpson Citrus Campus. The building is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

“Religion in the Colonial Period” Patriot Project Lecture
2023-04-05 12:30 - 13:30 | FL
Join us for “Religion in the Colonial Period” on Wednesday, April 5, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Webber Center. Dr. Ron Cooper will discuss religion in America during Colonial times.
The Patriot Project takes a deep dive into the history of the 17th and 18th centuries, expanding on the new state civics initiative to invite students, staff and the community to a monthly lecture series. Lectures are free and open to the public and light refreshments and event giveaways are provided.
The Patriot Project was developed by Dr. Sarah Satterfield, CF professor of music, with funding provided through a CF Foundation New Initiative Grant.
