Gainesville Area Community Happenings -

Calendar Events:

GAINESVILLE ARTISANS' GUILD GALLERY—Annual Holiday Open House - Sunday, Nov. 28th. - noon to 5PM. The Gallery features 50 local artists and craftsmen whose works include clay, wood, jewelry, glass, fiber, graphics, photography and more. Unique gifts for all occasions. Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m. 5402 NW 8th. Ave. in Greenery Square. 352-378-1383 www.gainesvilleartisansguild.com

HAROLD’S FRAMES AND GALLERY— In Wonder and Gratitude, John Moran photographs the nature of Florida. See the complete collection at Harold’s. 101 SE 2nd Place, downtown next to the Hippodrome. Tues. - Fri. 10:30- 5:30, Sat. 11-4. More info 375-0260.

KLAUS FINE JEWELRY—Gallery of fine oil paintings, antiques, collectables and home decor. Featuring designer and estate jewelry for all occasions. Located in the Thornebrook Village, Ste 2A, 375-2720 www.klausjewelry.com

MAINSTREET STAIN GLASS STUDIO—Offers unique gifts, supplies, instructions and custom designed orders. Holiday Craft/Gift Fair, Saturday, November 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Annual Children’s Holiday Workshop, Saturdays, December 4 and 11 for 2 hours must be 5 or older to participate. 206 NE 1 st Ave. High Springs, more info 386-454-1611

MATHESON MUSEUM— Documentary Film Screening & Performance: "The Sacred Steel Tradition in Florida: From Hula to Hallelujah." Folklorist/documentary filmmaker Bob Stone will show and discuss his film "Sacred Steel: The Steel Guitar Tradition of the House of God Churches." Exhibit: "The Printed Florida: Illustrated Newspaper Images, 1800-1900" - Harper's weekly and Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper images depicting Florida. This museum archives and features the history of Gainesville, Alachua County and North Florida. Gift shop and library hours: Tues.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Admission free, more info 378-2280.

MCINTYRE STAINED GLASS STUDIO & ART GALLERY—Featuring fine arts & crafts by local artists in addition to stained glass lessons and supplies. Thornebrook Village Suite 11A, 372-2752.

PEACEFUL IMAGE ART GALLERY— With the holidays just around the corner, be sure to keep in mind that Peaceful Images is a great place to shop! You will have convenient parking, personalized service, and great meaningful gifts, decorations, and cards. Thomas Kinkade has released two new beautiful holiday images for 2004. The Talking House and Mini Christmas Tree are also here. Come by and see them during our regular business hours. 3415 W University Ave. More info 377-2577.

THORNEBROOK GALLERY—Handmade, showings of art glass, ceramics, fine wood, pottery and metal from American artists at Thornebrook Gallery. Thornebrook Village, 2441-6D NW 43rd ST. 378-4949. www.thornebrookgallery.com

For latest information on cultural events, listen to Classic 89 Arts Calendar or call Arts-Line 373-ARTS.

CLUBS

ADVENTURE CLUB OF GAINESVILLE—The multi-activity social group designed for everyone, all ages. We organize a wide variety of activities ranging from exciting outdoor adventures to fun social gatherings to stimulating cultural events, including kayaking, theater, sailing, dinners, hiking, concerts, hang gliding, movies, wind surfing, horseback riding and much more! www.actfl.com

ALACHUA COUNTY SINGLES—Dance & Social. Age 30 & up. Friday 8-11 p.m. University City Lions Club 377-9566. www.angelfire.com/music5/gvlsingles

BARBERGATORS—Men/all ages. Barbershop style singing. Tuesdays 7 p.m. Bethany Room, First Methodist Church. 419 NE 1st Street 377-6259.

GAINESVILLE AREA ROWING GAR—Masters is a club for adults interested in learning the sport of sweep rowing. No previous rowing experience is necessary. Open to adults ages 18 and up, average age between 35-50. Sweep rowing is a full body workout and easy on the joints! It's a great way to meet people, work out and be outdoors. For more info call 376-6319. sidetel@gator.net

GAINESVILLE CIVIC CHORUS—A 75 member community/choral union, under the direction of Dr. Will Kesling, rehearses Monday evenings, 7:20PM, UF Music Building, Room 120. For info call Dr. Kesling 392-0223. Or visit our web site at www.afn.org/~gchorus/

GAINESVILLE CIVIC CHORUS & GAINESVILLE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, under the direction of Dr. Will Kesling, are proud to present "Prelude to Glory: A 1776 Revolutionary War Tale" by Russell Wilson. November 6th, 8:00 pm, First Presbyterian Church. Tickets available at Omni Books, Book Gallery West, and at the door. More info 376-9930

INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCES—Learn new dances from foreign lands. UF Recreation and Fitness Center on the main UF Campus. Friday 8 p.m. 378-3883

1ST KLASS KLOGGERS—Percussive dance for all ages and levels, modern and traditional styles. Beginning classes offered every six weeks. Wednesday and every 2nd and 4th Friday, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Carpenter's Union Hall, 1910 NW 53rd Avenue. Kelli McChesney, National Clog Instructor, (386) 462-KLOG or www.afn.org/~kelli/classes.html.

GAINESVILLE NEW FRIENDS SOCIAL CLUB—Meets 1 st Wed. of each month September through May, at The Atrium, 2431 NW 41 Street, at 7:30 PM. Gourmet Dinner Group, Social Bridge, Bunko, Book Group, Current Events Discussion Group, & Scrabble meet year around. New member inquiries call 332 3387 or 333-3036

SELF DEFENSE CLINIC—The first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. These classes are FREE and the space is limited so call early. World Martial Arts Center, 6020 NW 4 th Place, Suite G, 331-3557

SPEED DATING—Is being held for busy single professionals on November 15 in Gainesville ages 37-49 at 6:20 PM and ages 25-36 at 8:30 PM. Please pre-regsiter at Pre-dating.com or call 352-222-9338 for further information.

THE GRAND SQUARES—All ages. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Carpenters Union Hall. 1910 NW 53rd Ave. Lon Ligon, 377-1828.

WILLIS BODINE CHORALE—A 50 member community group. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings, 7:30PM, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church choir room, 100 NE 1st St. For info call Willis Bodine 376-2636.

OUTDOOR MARKETS

ALACHUA COUNTY FARMERS' MARKET— 5920 NW 13th St, Gainesville, corner US 441 North & SR 121. Open Sat. 8:30-1 p.m. Also at Butler Plaza Tuesdays till dusk, 371-8236.

HIGH SPRINGS FARMERS' MARKET –Along the railroad tracks between Main Street and SW 1st Street in downtown historic High Springs. Features locally grown, fresh-picked produce, seasonal plants, herbs, and other products. Seasonal "Buy Local Block Parties" feature live music, crafts and food sampling. Open Thursday 4pm-7pm year round. More info 386-454-3950.

THE UNION STREET FARMERS' MARKET—Open Wednesdays. 4-7:30 p.m. in bricked courtyard around the Hippodrome. Produce, fresh fruit, veggies, berries, plants, cut flowers, baked goods, honey, beeswax candles. Live acoustic music & food sampling. More info 462-3192.

HAILE PLANTATION FARMERS' MARKET—Saturdays in the Haile Village Center, 8:30 – noon.

SPECIAL EVENTS

ANNUAL CANE BOIL—Cut, press, and boil sugar cane into cane syrup and then sample it on homemade biscuits or cornbread, along with hot fiddlin' and great string bands. November 27, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Morning side Nature Center. More info 334-3327.

BEST DOG GONE CAR SHOW IN TOWN—The sixth annual Best Dog Gone Car Show presented by The Gainesville Street Rods. November 13, from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. in the Springhill commons shopping center, (Publix shopping center on NW 39th Ave. Near 1-75) Proceeds go to benefit the Gainesville Pet Rescue. Please bring some non-perishable food products to feed the hungry a Thanksgiving dinner. We will make sure it gets to the right people. More info 352-473-2268

DO ART—The perfect place to create your own home decor and functional piece. Relax while doing art and enjoy a complementary glass of Champagne and Strawberry while you paint, November 19th from 6-10 p.m. Thornebrook Village, Suite 18, www.doart.com more info337-0039.

DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL & ART SHOW—23rd Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show - Gainesville's award winning arts festival showcasing 240 artists, a children's hands-on-art activity area and three stages of continuous live music. November 6-7, in Historic Downtown Gainesville. More info 334-5064.

ENERGY STAR’S CHANGE-A-LIGHT/CHANGE- THE- WORLD—Community Education Celebration The Birth Center of Gainesville invites you to join us on Saturday November 13 2004, from 11:00- 1:00 p.m., to share in our celebration of light. There will be kid’s activities, energy star exhibitions, and birth center tours. This event is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Rosa Wells at (352) 338-0766.

"FLORIDA ON MY MIND" Art Exhibition and Sale - featuring 15-20 Artists from the State of Florida. Most artwork will have been painted "on location" - this type of work is called "plein air" art. Twenty-five percent of the sale's proceeds will be donated by SunTrust to a local Gainesville charity. Preview Reception & Cocktail Party - November 4, Exhibition and Sale Dates - November 4 through December 10, 2004, Location: 2nd Floor Private Banking and PCS Suites, Plaza Office, Gainesville. More info 352-368-6278.

HIP HOP ON OVER TO AFTERJAM—After the Parade November 12, 2004 from 3-6 p.m. in downtown Gainesville on SE 1st St. It’s a Hip Hop concert immediately after the Homecoming Parade that will rock Gainesville’s youth and families. This street dance party will feature your favorite local hip hop artists such as El Robot, K-luv, SCAT, Big Fonso, Mic-G & C-105. Other appearances such as UF Breakdancing Club, step groups & DJ m. Wax Atom will be chompin’ it up gator style. There will be good eats as well. More info 352- 334-5064.

HOLIDAY POND LIGHTING—15th Annual Holiday Pond Lighting herald in the holiday season with the annual lighting of millions of lights around the NFRMC duckpond with entertainment, refreshments and a visit with Santa. December 3, 6-8 p.m. More info 333-4970.

LAKE CITY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS — Art, crafts, food, entertainment, children's activities, the Arrival of Santa and the Lighting of Olustee Park. November 27 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. In downtown Lake City, more info 877-746-4778.

MARCH OF DIMES—Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, at the Best Western Gateway Grand, on November 16, 6-9 p.m. More info contact the March of Dimes 378-9522.

STOP! Children’s Cancer— 8 th Annual Holiday Traditions “A Musical Celebration”

Featuring Chamber Singers from Buchholz High School, Eastside High School and Gainesville High School, the Alachua County Youth Orchestra, the Gainesville Youth Chorus and 13-year-old cancer survivor & local performer Hanna Peterson. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12 and are available at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations and by contacting the STOP! Children’s Cancer office. STOP! Children’s Cancer, Inc. is an organization committed to the prevention, control and cure of cancer in children. November 28, 2004 ,Sunday, 4:00pm, Phone: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts-352-392-2787; Ticketmaster- 904-353-3309; STOP! Children’s Cancer, Inc.-352-377-2622

THEATER

ACROSSTOWN REPERTORY THEATRE—The folks of TAP have forged a solid relationship with the ART and are known for directing cutting edge shows. This year, they've chosen “Tape” a twisted tale where old friends meet at a hotel for reunion and confrontation. A stunning secret will be revealed and lives changed as the characters grapple with destructive events of the past. Show runs thru November 20. 619 South Main Street . More info 378-9166.

GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE—“ Beehive” A 1960s Musical Review. What "Grease" did for the 50s, "Beehive" does for the 60s. Six fabulous women, over 50 costume and wig changes and 15 cans of hairspray bring back the greatest female singing stars of the 1960s. Directed by Rhonda Wilson, show runs thru Nov 21. Wednesday – Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. More info 376-4949

HIPPODROME— "A Christmas Carol" - a holiday favorite with Scrooge, Marley, the Cratchits and a host of Christmas spirits. "A Tuna Christmas" - wacky characters from Tuna, Texas have once again entered the heated Yuletide lawn display contest . Shows run from November 27 to December 19. Tues. & Fri. 8:15 pm, Sat. 5 & 8:30, Sun. 2 & 7:30. More info 375-4477.