“Living is Easy With Eyes Closed” Ocala Campus Screening
2026-03-24 19:00 (America/New_York) | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a full season of films, film talks and special events.
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

“Living is Easy With Eyes Closed”(NR, Spain, 2013, 1 hour, 48 minutes)
A Spanish man in 1966 teaches English and uses Beatles songs to help his students. When he learns John Lennon will be in the country making a movie, he and some lovable misfits go on a road trip to meet their hero.
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.

The 2026 CF Student Art Exhibition
2026-03-30 10:00 - 2026-05-05 16:00
The College of Central Florida will showcase the talent of its Visual Arts and Digital Media students in “The 2026 CF Student Art Exhibition,” on view March 30-May 5. This annual exhibition provides students with an opportunity to present their work in a professional environment, fostering a dynamic intersection of creativity and learning. Join us for a celebration of artistic talent and expression as we proudly showcase the talents within the College of Central Florida’s Visual Arts and Digital Media programs.
An opening reception and awards ceremony for this exhibit will take place on Wednesday, April 1, at 12:30 p.m.
Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

Opening Reception for the 2026 CF Student Art Exhibition
2026-04-01 12:30 - 13:30
The Webber Gallery invites you to an Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony for the 2026 CF Student Art Exhibition on Wednesday, April 1, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Awards include Best in Show, first through third place, honorable mentions and purchase awards. The People’s Choice Purchase Award, voted on by the CF student body, will add a student’s work to CF’s permanent art collection.
All chosen award placements will be announced, and light refreshments will be served. The exhibition opens Monday, March 30, and can be viewed through Tuesday, May 5, 2025. Admission is free and open to the public.
Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

Debra Vazquez Memorial Poetry Series: Cornelius Eady
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:00
The CF Debra Vazquez Memorial Poetry Series will host award-winning author Cornelius Eady. Enjoy an evening of poetry and music at the College of Central Florida’s Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The readings will take place Tuesday, April 7, at 7 p.m. at the Webber Center.
The reading is free and open to the public.
Eady, the recent winner of the Academy of American poets’ prestigious Wallace Stevens Award, will read his original poems backed by two musicians playing jazz and blues. He is known for works exploring music, family, and the challenges unique to the African American experience, with many poem titles paying homage to traditional blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll songs. Eady is a professor of English at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
For more information, contact Sandra Cooper at ext. 1361 or coopersa@cf.edu.
Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

Spring Musical "Mean Girls"
2026-04-09 19:30, 2026-04-10 19:30, 2026-04-11 19:30, 2026-04-12 15:00
The VPA Department at CF proudly presents its spring musical, “Mean Girls,” from April 9-12 in the Dassance Fine Arts Center at the Ocala Campus.
Performances are scheduled from Thursday, April 9, through Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee show Sunday, April 12, at 3 p.m. The shows will take place at the Dassance Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for non-CF students*, and free for all CF students, faculty and staff with valid CF I.D. This show is rated PG-13. You may purchase your tickets at cf.universitytickets.com or call 352-873-5810.

Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

Woodwind Instrumental Recital
2026-04-22 12:30 - 18:30
Join us Wednesday April 22, 12:30 p.m., at the Charles R. Dassance Fin Arts Center, for the Woodwind Instrumental Recital. Admission is free for everyone.
Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

CF Woodwind & Brass
2026-04-27 19:30
Join us Monday April 27, 7:30 p.m., at the Webber Center, for the CF Woodwind and Brass. Admission is free for everyone.
Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

CF Patriots Blues Jazz Band
2026-04-28 19:30
Join us Tuesday April 28, 7:30 p.m., at the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center, for the CF Patriots Blues Jazz Band. Admission is free for everyone.
Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

CF Percussion Ensemble
2026-04-29 19:30
Join us Wednesday April 29, 7:30 p.m., at the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center, for the CF Percussion Ensemble. Admission is free for everyone.
Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

CF Spring Showcase
2026-04-30 19:30
Join us Thursday April 30, 7:30 p.m., at the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center, for the CF Spring Showcase. Admission is free for everyone.
Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

Ira Holmes International Film Series "Harold and Maude" Ocala Campus Screening
2026-05-01 18:00
Join us to celebrate film series members and the art and life of Budd Cort (1948-2026) with a bonus screening of the 1971 cult classic “Harold and Maude.” Film Series members will receive Ira Holmes International Film Series 64th Anniversary Season tote bags with proof of 2026-2027 membership. This event is free is and open to CF students and the public.
Screening will be shown at the College of Central Florida Ocala Campus, Building 8 in the Ira Holmes Classroom at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 1. For information about how to become a member see our webpage here.
About the Film

“Harold and Maude” (PG, United States, 1971, 1 hour, 31 minutes)
Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral.
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.
