The College of Central Florida Wind Symphony will present a free spring concert on Tuesday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. and the CF Patriot Singers and Chamber Choir will perform on Wednesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dassance Fine Arts Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.

The Wind Symphony concert will be conducted by John D. Ash, associate professor of music in the Visual and Performing Arts Department. The Patriot Singers and Chamber Choir will present their program directed by Jason Longtin, assistant professor of music in the Visual and Performing Arts Department.

Tickets are not required for these free performances. For more information, call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810.

CAMPUS USA Credit Union is a proud partner of the College of Central Florida and the Visual and Performing Arts Department.

The College of Central Florida’s Visual and Performing Arts Department will present a chamber music concert Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. at the Webber Center, Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.

The annual spring chamber concert features the Saxophone Ensemble, under the direction of Gregory Snider; the Trumpet Ensemble, led by Andrew Moore; and the Percussion Ensemble, led by John Wallace. Light refreshments will be served.

“The concert offers audiences a mix of CF ensembles and instruments in the intimacy of the conference center at the Webber Center. Come out to enjoy the music,” said Dr. Sarah Satterfield, professor of music for the Visual and Performing Arts Department.

Admission to the concert is $12 for adults, $6 for non-CF students. CF student, faculty and staff are free with valid ID.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810, or visit Tickets.cf.edu.

CAMPUS USA Credit Union is a proud partner of the College of Central Florida and the Visual and Performing Arts Department.

The College of Central Florida has announced the recipients of this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award. John S. Rudnianyn and Shirley B. Rudnianyn will be honored at a reception on April 4 at the Appleton Museum of Art and at CF’s spring commencement on May 3.

Recipients are selected based on peer recommendations and notable accomplishments in the community and in their careers. The CF Alumni Association has recognized 28 Distinguished Alumni since the award began in 1996.

The Rudnianyns have supported numerous local nonprofit organizations over the years, including the Ocala/Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnership’s Leadership Ocala Marion Youth program, 4-H and the Future Farmers of America, the Marion County Literacy Council, United Way of Marion County, Operation Hope, Friends of the Library and the Reilly Arts Center. Additionally, the Rudnianyns open their farm in northwest Marion County every year to host the agriculture education session for LOMY participants.

They are both graduates of the College of Central Florida and lifelong residents of Marion County. Their three children were raised and work and live in Ocala. They have built numerous successful development projects and businesses, and have made it a point to give back generously to their community, whether through purchasing livestock at the local Southeastern Youth Fair, helping make possible the construction of the Freedom Library, or assisting with government acquisition of numerous conservation lands. Together they are a true homegrown success story.

“Our Distinguished Alumni honorees are great examples of what it means to be a CF Patriot, each one making a unique and lasting impact in their community. We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments with CF alumni and friends,” said Dr. Jim Henningsen, CF president.

For more information about the Distinguished Alumni Award or to nominate someone for next year, please contact Elvie Tyler, Alumni Relations and Annual Giving coordinator at the CF Foundation, at tylere@cf.edu or 352-573-5808, ext. 1726.

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.