What's Happening: 'Three Musketeers,' 'Misery,' 'Treasures of Africa'
MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 9
"THE THREE MUSKETEERS":A swashbuckling romp abounds with comedy, danger and romance. Featuring lavish sword fights and sweeping romance, this adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel "The Three Musketeers" evokes a time where honor and love ruled all. To fulfill his dream of becoming a musketeer, young D'Artagnan heads for Paris and into a world of romance, intrigue and action. On the way, he meets Milady, the alluring agent of Cardinal Richelieu, and confronts a mysterious swordsman known as the formidable Count de Rochefort. Once in Paris, D'Artagnan unwittingly challenges all three of the Inseparables — Athos, Porthos and Aramis — to a duel, but when the cardinal's guards arrive, D'Artagnan joins with the musketeers, turning the sword fight into a musketeer victory. Soon he is called to action again to rescue the intriguing Constance Bonacieux, the queen's seamstress, with whom he falls immediately in love. Through Constance, D'Artagnan learns of the cardinal's plot to destroy the queen and embraces the chance to prove himself worthy of Constance and of the uniform of a musketeer. Athos, Porthos, Aramis and D'Artagnan declare war on the cardinal and stand: "All for one and one for all." Catch a show at 7 p.m. Feb. 29 through March 2 plus March 6-9, or at 2 p.m. March 3 at the Buchholz High School Auditorium, located at 5510 NW 27th Ave. Tickets are $10 for general admission online, $8 for students and seniors online, $12 for general admission at the door, $10 for students and seniors at the door, $10 each for purchases of 10 or more tickets, and free for BHS faculty. For more information, or to purchase tickets online, visit buchholzdrama.com.
MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 17
"MISERY":"Misery" follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his "No. 1 fan," Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Sheldon is convalescing, Wilkes reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Wilkes forces Sheldon to write a new "Misery" novel, and he quickly realizes Wilkes has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Wilkes has Sheldon writing as if his life depends on it — and it does. Catch a performance at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays plus 2 p.m. Sundays, March 1-17, at the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, located at 3501 SW Second Ave., Suite O. Tickets are $25 for general admission; and $20 for students, seniors, military and teachers. For more information, or to purchase tickets online, visit acrosstown.org.
MARCH 1 THROUGH APRIL 21
"ANTARCTIC DINOSAURS":Step back in time and discover life beneath the ice in "Antarctic Dinosaurs." Today, Antarctica is a forbidding land of snow and ice, but 200 million years ago it was a lush, wooded habitat where dinosaurs thrived. Uncover the history of the world's southernmost continent and the unique species that have called it home in this interactive, family friendly experience at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Rare fossils, touchable casts and interactive models bring the past to life while showcasing Antarctica's distinctive dinosaur species. Examine a reconstructed forest, and encounter the early plants and animals that flourished in the once-green environment. Experience the extraordinary work that goes into digging for fossils with real equipment and a recreated quarry. Learn about the important research taking place in this frigid landscape and how it informs future changes to the world's climate. This is a bilingual exhibit available in English and Spanish. Tickets are $10 for adults; $9 for Florida residents, seniors and non-UF college students; $7 for ages 3-17; and free for ages 2 and younger, UF students and museum members. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. It is located at 3215 Hull Road. For more information, visit floridamuseum.ufl.edu or call 846-2000.
MARCH 2
"TREASURES OF AFRICA" EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION:The Cotton Club Museum is inviting the community to a free reception marking the opening of the "Treasures of Africa" exhibit from 2 to 5 p.m. March 2 at the museum, located at 837 SE Seventh Ave. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibition includes a variety of African artifacts from the collection of Ok Sun Burks of Starke. The theme of the exhibition invokes an examination of what is treasure and how treasure impacts our lives as expressed through paintings, statues, fabric and other items by African and/or African-inspired artists. Other exhibits currently on display at the museum include pieces by Dr. Patricia Hilliard-Nunn and an exhibit on plantations in Alachua County. Tours of the historic Cotton Club Museum building also will be available. Regular hours of the Museum are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center is an organization dedicated to enriching the experiences of all who wish to grow in knowledge and appreciation of the history and culture of African-derived cultures, highlighting those in Gainesville and North Central Florida.
MARCH 2 THROUGH MARCH 3
ART FAIR ON THE GREEN:The nonprofit Heart of High Springs Inc. has announced the downtown High Springs second annual Art Fair on the Green from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m March 2-3. Pets are welcome at the free event that will feature fine artists, craftsmen and jewelers along the green space that used to be the railroad tracks alongside Northwest 185th Road in downtown High Springs. There will be music and food trucks throughout the event located at the High Springs Brewing Company on Northwest 237th Street beginning at noon on March 2 and 1 p.m. on March 3. Guests also are welcome to take a free guided walking historic mural tour with Jody Huey beginning at Decades on Main Street at 1 p.m. both days. Wear comfortable shoes. Organizers also welcome guests to walk around the downtown area to eat at local restaurants and stroll the eclectic shops and galleries during the fair. This year's Art Fair on the Green's poster artist is renowned Gainesville artist Alfred Phillips. Alfred will be in booth No. 3. The Heart of High Springs Inc. is a nonprofit organization working to enrich the quality of life in High Springs. Without limitation, The Heart of High Springs is a charitable organization that supports culture, economic growth and tourism by promoting artistic, cultural, economic, educational, historic and revitalization activities in the High Springs area. The goal of the organization is to provide a vibrant community for all residents, visitors, businesses, nonprofit organizations and local government. For more information, call Tina Corbett, Fair Director, at Lanza Gallery and Art Supplies at 474-1049 or email artfaironthegreenhs@gmail.com .
MARCH 4
MIGRATION IN FILM SERIES:The Center for Arts, Migration and Entrepreneurship is set to present the film "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once" followed by guest speakers as part of its Migration in Film Series. This absurdist comedy-drama film written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert spans the genres and film media, including surreal comedy, science fiction, fantasy, martial arts films, immigrant narratives and animation. Joy, played by Stephanie Hsu, has a villainous alter ego, Jobu, that seeks to destroy the universe, fueled by anger that her mother, Evelyn, played by Michelle Yeoh, does not accept her. Evelyn searches universe after universe to find Joy and overcome the divide between them. There will be a Q&A session after the film, and refreshments will be available for purchase in the Hippodrome lobby. This event is free, but seating is limited and registration is required. To register, visit EverythingEverywhere.eventbrite.com.
MARCH 9
30TH ANNIVERSARY SOCK HOP GALA:Join the Matheson History Museum to celebrate its 30th anniversary with a sock hop in the former American Legion Hall. This ticketed event will hearken back to the days of Teen Time and high school dances in the museum building — including several performances in 1965 by Tom Petty's first band, the Sundowners. Break out your best pair of socks for an evening of live music, food and dancing the night away. The museum also will be celebrating the opening of its newest exhibition: "Weaving a Community: 30 Years of the Matheson History Museum." The exhibition takes an all-encompassing view of the Matheson's history and its origins — from the Matheson family's arrival in the 1850s to the museum today. Catering will be provided by Hill's BBQ, and music will be provided by the local band The Impostors. Bring your dancing shoes. The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. March 9 at the Matheson History Museum, located at 513 E. University Ave. Tickets are $30 for the general public and $25 for Matheson members. For more information, visit mathesonmuseum.org.
This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: What's Happening: Art Fair on the Green, Migration in Film Series
