The College of Central Florida’s International Film Series continues with “Ali and Nino” on Tuesday, Oct. 8, “Lives Well Lived” on Tuesday, Oct. 22, and “Loving Vincent” on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Shows start at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art and at 7 p.m. at the Ocala Campus in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building 8, Room 110.

“Ali and Nino” is a story of romance that crosses political, geographic and religious divides when a Muslim man marries a Christian woman. This film is in Azerbaijani and Russian with English subtitles. It is not rated and has a total run time of 101 minutes.

“Lives Well Lived” is a documentary by Sky Bergman that celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults 75 to 100 years old who are living their lives to the fullest. This film is in English, and will include guest host from On Top of the World, Wellness Director Cammy Dennis. The film is not rated and has a total run time of 90 minutes.

“Loving Vincent” brings the paintings of Vincent van Gogh to life to tell his story. Ira Holmes, Humanities professor and CF International Film Series founder, will guest host the evening screening at the college. This film is rated PG-13 and has a total run time of 95 minutes.

Viewings are free at CF and for Appleton and film series members.  Nonmembers pay the museum admission price. To become a film series member, pay $15 for individuals, $25 for dual membership at www.CF.edu/MakeaGift. For information about membership, call 352-873-5808.

For a full series list and more information on the International Film Series, contact Joe Zimmerman at 352-873-5800, ext. 1233, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, is offering free admission on Sunday, Oct. 13, noon-5 p.m. to honor the birth date of Arthur I. Appleton.

Visit the permanent collection and special exhibitions “Urban Chatter: Sharon Kerry-Harlan,” “Do Not Bleach: Stephanie Brown,” and “Florida Impressions: Relief Prints by Leslie Peebles.” Visit the new permanent exhibition in the auditorium, “Artistic Legacy: The Story of Arthur I. Appleton and the Appleton Museum of Art,” to learn about the history of the museum and the Appleton family. There are several new and must-see works of art on view in the second-floor Modern & Contemporary galleries, including a Picasso and two Warhol prints.

Guests can also visit the Artspace, full of activity stations and art projects for the whole family; there is even an area for toddlers with art books and soft blocks. This is also a great opportunity to take a stroll on the museum grounds and check out the outdoor sculpture collection.

About Arthur I. Appleton:

Born in Chicago in 1915, Arthur I. Appleton was the son of the founder of the Appleton Electric Company. He loved art and antiquities from an early age because his mother, a concert pianist, singer and collector of fine art, instilled in her children her love of beautiful things. After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1936, Arthur I. Appleton joined the family business, which manufactured electrical products used in chemical and steel plants. He contributed many inventions to the electronics field, acquiring more than 160 patents. Upon his retirement in 1982, the business was sold to Emerson Electric.

Appleton and his wife, actress Martha O’Driscoll, bought land in the Ocala area during the mid-1970s and established Bridlewood Farm, a thoroughbred breeding and training facility. When Appleton realized Ocala was the perfect setting for a museum that would allow him to share his vast art collections with the public, he hired Tampa architect Dwight Holmes to design the Appleton Museum of Art. The design was based on a sketch drawn by Appleton. Construction began on the 44 acres of land in 1984. The museum opened to the public in 1987, winning the American Institute of Architects Florida Award for Excellence. Appleton passed away Jan. 15, 2008, at the age of 92.

Owned and operated by the College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is 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, call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit AppletonMuseum.org.

The College of Central Florida presents “Countable/Uncountable: Jacoub Reyes,” Sept. 30-Oct. 31 at the Webber Gallery, Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. This solo exhibition features a mix of prints and original hand-cut woodblocks. The prints comment on current events and look at the past, present and future through a mixture of religious and secular iconography to address pain, trauma, loss and the hope of a more inclusive future. Reyes sees the artwork as “finding a common thread that ties us together.”

Reyes is a multi-disciplinary artist living and working in Orlando. He has been featured in several publications such as The American Institute of Graphic Arts and Centric and Artborne magazines. Reyes is also a recipient of the Southern Graphics International grant award, J.R. Hopes scholarship, Master Scrounge Printer award by Ke Francis and other accolades. He is currently a year-long artist-in-residence at Maitland Art Center.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The gallery is closed Saturday, Sunday and college-observed holidays. The public is invited to a reception on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit and reception are free.

For additional information, call 352-873-5809.

High school seniors and incoming and current college students interested in getting assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid can attend a workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 2-6 p.m. at the College of Central Florida Jack Wilkinson Levy Campus, 15390 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland.

Students under the age of 24 are strongly encouraged to attend with their parent or guardian. Required documents to bring include the student’s photo identification, parents’ and student’s 2018 income tax returns and all W-2s, Social Security numbers and dates of birth of parents and student, and records of all 2018 untaxed income.

Space is limited. Register at www.CF.edu/fafsaworkshop. For more information, call 352-658-4077.

The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, will host a jazz concert featuring The Greg Snider Quartet on Thursday, Oct. 10, 7-9 p.m.

Led by College of Central Florida Professor and Saxophonist Greg Snider, the quartet will take guests on a musical journey through the history of the Harlem Jazz Age. This concert is inspired by the jazz imagery in Sharon Kerry-Harlan’s art quilts, on view through Oct. 20 in her solo exhibition “Urban Chatter.”

Tickets are $10 for Appleton members; $15 for nonmembers. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Eventbrite.com or by visiting AppletonMuseum.org. Cash bar will be available.

Owned and operated by the College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is 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, call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit AppletonMuseum.org.

College of Central Florida Theatre will present “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express” Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 17-19, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m. in the Dassance Fine Arts Center, 3001 S.W. College Road.

This production is adapted by Ken Ludwig, directed by CF Associate Professor Dr. Kathleen Downs, and produced by special arrangement with Samuel French. The show is set in December 1935 when famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot’s train becomes trapped in deep snow and he is called on to solve a murder that occurred in a first-class sleeping car the night before.

Agatha Christie drew on her time treating Belgian soldiers during World War I to create the character of the fastidious, eccentric Hercule Poirot, whom she describes as a celebrated veteran of the war. “Murder on the Orient Express” specifically emerged from Christie’s fascination with the train route, which she rode first in 1928, and her time in Turkey and the Middle East. She wrote the novel almost entirely in a room at the Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul.

In 1926, Christie disappeared for 11 days, spurring a media sensation and a manhunt that even involved fellow author Arthur Conan Doyle. She was found alive and well at a hotel and spa in Harrogate. Today, biographers attribute the disappearance to an emotional crisis following the death of her mother.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for nonstudents. 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 www.tickets.cf.edu. The box office is located in lobby of the Fine Arts Center and is open from Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. and an hour before show time.

The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, announces its 2019-2020 After Hours schedule. Enjoy music, food and fun at this annual series of musical performances.

The series kicks off in October with an Oktoberfest band, Alpine Express, that entertains audiences with singing, yodeling, audience-participation and more. The high-energy show consists of traditional Oktoberfest music, along with unique folk instruments that may include alphorns, cowbells, the Holzanes G’Lächter (member of the xylophone family) and a singing saw. In December, Marina Tucker of Imperial String Quartet will present selections from the 1800s and other era-appropriate music in combination with the special exhibition “Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism Through the French Lens.” New to the Appleton’s stage, Chris McNeil will entertain guests in February with Southern influenced guitar-playing and singing. Last but not least, the Appleton welcomes back the popular duo Gosia and Ali for a performance in April showcasing the flute, acoustic guitar and vocals.

Admission is $5 for Appleton members; $15 for nonmembers. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com or by visiting AppletonMuseum.org. Seating for each event is limited to 250. Doors open at 5 p.m. and music begins at 5:30 p.m. Food service and cash bar ends at 7 p.m. For questions, contact AppletonMuseum@cf.edu.

2019-2020 Concert Schedule

Thursdays, 5-8 p.m.

Oct. 3: Alpine Express (Oktoberfest)
Dec. 12: Marina Tucker, Imperial String Quartet
Feb. 6: Chris McNeil
April 2: Gosia and Ali

This season of After Hours has been generously sponsored by SeniorLearners.org and Ocala.com.

Owned and operated by the College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is 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, call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit AppletonMuseum.org.

CF will remain closed through Wednesday due to the uncertainty of Hurricane Dorian. This closing is for all sites, including the Ocala Campus, Citrus Campus, Levy Campus, Hampton Center, Appleton Museum and Vintage Farm, as well as online classes.

Please continue to monitor the CF website (www.CF.edu), traditional media and social media for additional updates.

The College of Central Florida has an additional option for students who missed registration for classes that started on Aug. 19. Students can now register for the new September Start Semester, which includes 12 weeks of courses Sept. 16 through Dec. 6.

Students are encouraged to stop by CF’s Enrollment Services Department in the Bryant Student Union, Building 5, to receive assistance with the admissions process. Students can also get assistance with financial aid, placement testing, academic advising or course registration for the September Start Semester.

“We are happy to offer students who missed the fall registration deadline an opportunity to still take classes,” said Dr. Raphel Robinson, director of Admissions and Student Recruitment. “There are a variety of reasons that prevent students from starting in August, so having this additional option helps students jump right in and take classes so they don’t have to wait.”

CF offers semester choices for students ranging between six and 16 weeks in the fall, spring and summer.

For more information, email admissions@CF.edu or call 352-873-5800, ext. 5802.

College of Central Florida is hosting a Dual Enrollment Application Workshop for high school students who are interested in taking classes in the Spring Semester. The workshop will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CF Jack Wilkinson Levy Campus 15390 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland.

Dual Enrollment provides enhanced learning opportunities for qualified high school students to accelerate their education through college courses. Session topics include student expectations, registration process and more. Interested students should bring a parent or guardian, Social Security number, PERT, ACT or SAT scores and high school transcripts.

For more information, contact Leah Gamble at 352-658-4077, ext. 2118, or gamblel@CF.edu.