A Midsummer Night’s Dream – The Hippodrome Theatre

by William Shakespeare
Produced by: Mary Hausch

The Hippodrome Theatre takes William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and brings it into the present day with an urban, youthful spin. The Hipp’s production uses modern technology (cell phones, social networking) to bring the story to life for a new generation.
Gone are sword-fighting men in tights, replaced by a cityscape of hipsters that could be straight out of the latest video. This fantastical, modern re-imagining of Shakespeare’s classic work will make it engaging and accessible for young people who may never have thought that Shakespeare could be this fun!

STOMP – Phillips Center – Gainesville, FL

Back with new surprises!

STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. As USA Today said, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” STOMP. See what all the noise is about.

Young Frankenstein – Gainesville, FL

The classic Mel Brooks movie is ALIVE…and it’s headed here! You’ll have a monstrously good time at this spectacular new production, winner of the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award and the Broadway.com Audience Award for Best Musical. Don’t miss the sensational cast delivering all your favorite moments from the classic film, plus brand-new show-stopping numbers for the stage, including Transylvania Mania, He Vas My Boyfriend and Puttin’ on the Ritz.

This wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend follows bright young Dr. Frankenstein (that’s Fronkensteen) as he attempts to create a monster – but not without scary and hilarious complications. The brains behind the laughter is mad genius and three-time Tony award winner Mel Brooks himself – who wrote the music and lyrics and co-wrote the book, along with his record-breaking team from The Producers: five-time Tony award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman and three-time Tony award-winning writer, Thomas Meehan.

Puttin’ on the Ritz Gainesville, FL

Get ready for an evening of glitz and glamour, luxury and style. It’s time for a new dress, time to whip out the tuxedo and shine your shoes for what is sure to be the most-celebrated event of the season. It will be a night to remember, while helping less fortunate children in our community.

The Bosshardt Family of Companies presents the 25th Anniversary of Children’s Home Society of Florida’s (CHS) annual fundraiser, Puttin’ on the Ritz, March 25, 2012, at 6 p.m. at the Fine Arts Hall at Santa Fe. This silver anniversary celebration of community support for abused and neglected children will be a stellar evening of fun, food, live music, dancing and a silent auction.

6th Annual Mutts & Pups Dog Show

High Springs, FL

Join the High Springs Farmer’s Market this year as they present the 6th Annual Mutts & Pups Dog Show on Saturday, March 24 from 10am until 2pm at Plantation Oaks.

Spring Garden Festival – Kanapaha

This is Gainesville’s premier horticultural event. The Spring Garden Festival features about 200 booths offering plants, landscape displays, garden accessories, arts and crafts, educational exhibits and, of course, foods. Also featured are a walk-through butterfly conservatory, children’s activities area, live entertainment and auctions, both live and silent. Parking is free and two off-site parking areas are serviced by shuttle buses. Admission is $8 for Adults and $5 for children thirteen and under. Cash only (no credit cards) at these events. A $2 discount is given for members of Kanapaha. A $1 discount is given for individuals wearing any past Spring Garden Festival t-shirt. Pets are not allowed at these festivals.    

This is the biggest fundraiser for Kanapaha, which receives its money through admissions. It is also the biggest fundraiser for the year for the independents of the Spring Garden Festival Committee, the Gainesville Garden Club, and the Florida Nurserymen and Landscape Associationwho receive the booth rental money by vendors.

Every day, thousands of babies are born too soon, too small and often very sick. I’m walking in March for Babies because I want to do something about this. And I need your help.

Please support my walk. Making a secure donation is easy: just click the ‘donate now’ button on this page. Thank you for helping me give all babies a healthy start!

The mission of March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.

Walk Distance: 8.6 miles
Registration Time: 7:00 AM
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Chapter: North Central Florida Division
Phone: (352) 378-9522

Young Millie has just moved to a New York full of intrigue and jazz – a time when women were entering the work force and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Filled with frisky flappers, dashing men and a villainess audiences will love to hate, Millie is an evening of madcap merriment .

You’ll want to bring the whole family to this one!

March 23 – April 15, 2012
Wednesday – Saturday at 8 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Preview Performance March 22 at 8 p.m.

GainesvilleActivities.com strives to encourage Gainesville residents to buy local, play local and stay local.  In order to further this mission, we are hosting Gainesville Community Fest on March 17th, 2012 at the Alachua County Fairgrounds.  The purpose of this event is to showcase Gainesville’s local businesses, clubs, and nonprofit organizations and facilitate interaction between participants and exhibitors.  In addition, a portion of Gainesville Community Fest proceeds will help Kids Kicking Cancer bring relief to children in Pain!

Gainesville Community Fest attendees will begin their adventure in the 25,000 sf exhibition hall where they may interact with representatives from more than 100 exhibiting organizations.  Vendors include companies and clubs such as: the Florida Speleological Society, the Gainesville Cycling Club, the Gainesville Adventure Meetup Group, the Gainesville Rock Gym, Gator CrossFit, the Gainesville Dining and Nightlife Meetup Group, and many more.

Outside the exhibition hall, attendees will enjoy exciting attractions such as lions and tigers from Single Vision, elephant rides from All About Elephants, a rock climbing wall provided by the Gainesville Rock Gym, an archery range from the Newberry Sports Complex, live music from local Gainesville bands, martial arts demonstrations, a mini Gainesville Art Walk, local food, beverages and much more.