For two decades, 91制片 has been at the forefront of equine studies, offering courses that have shaped the careers of numerous professionals in the industry. Vintage Farm Field Day is a showcase of student achievements, a celebration of alumni success, and a testament to the significance of the 91制片 Vintage Farm Campus for Equine Studies and Agribusiness programs.

This year, 91制片 will welcome back successful alumni who have made notable contributions to the equine and agriculture industries. These distinguished graduates will showcase their work, allowing prospective and current students, as well as community members, a glimpse into their various careers.

鈥淭he Vintage Farm Field Day is open to all 鈥� students, alumni, industry professionals and the local community,鈥� said Associate Professor and Equine Studies Program Manager Marie Davidson. 鈥淛oin 91制片 in celebrating the past, present and future of this unique campus as the college continues to lead in equine and agriculture education.鈥�

For more information about Vintage Farm Field Day please visit 91制片.edu/BusTechEvents.

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Photos were juried by Dave Miller, an Ocala-based photographer and videographer, and co-owner of Maven Photo + Film.

鈥淲e are excited to partner with the Appleton Museum of Art for Florida SpringsFest 2024,鈥� said Park Services Specialist Ruth Fletcher. 鈥淎rt and nature are incredibly important to Florida residents and visitors, alike. This is a great way to bring the community together while conserving and enjoying this beautiful piece of the state.鈥�

Entries will be displayed at Silver Springs State Park from March 2-April 30. Regular admission fees apply to see the photo display. The six winning photos will also be displayed at the Appleton Museum of Art during the same time period.

Visit Silver Springs State Park Saturday, March 2, and Sunday, March 3, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., for the 2024 Florida SpringsFest event. In addition to enjoying the photography display, attendees are invited to take part in a fun-filled day that is all about the springs including activities for children, live music and food vendors. Entry is $2 per person. Visit the Florida SpringsFest Facebook page to learn more: Facebook.com/FloridaSpringsfest

Admission will be free at the Appleton Museum of Art during Florida SpringsFest weekend. Open hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Visitors will enjoy several exhibitions featuring artwork inspired by the springs including 鈥淲ater鈥檚 Margins: Paintings of Florida鈥檚 Springs by Margaret Ross Tolbert鈥� and 鈥淜aren Glaser: Springs and Swamps.鈥� On Sunday, March 3, at 2 p.m., author Leslie Kemp Poole will give a free talk in the Appleton auditorium on her new book, 鈥淭racing Florida Journeys: Explorers, Travelers, and Landscapes Then and Now.鈥� No reservation needed to attend.

Photography Contest Winners

Color Category

First place: Monique Kelley
Second place: Karl Smith

Flora & Fauna Category

First place: Zachary Shaul
Second place: Sharon Howard

People Category

First place: Dawn A. Campbell
Second place: Kailey Lentsch

The Appleton Museum, Artspace and Store are open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. A campus of 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 352-291-4455 or visit .

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A feel-good dance documentary directed and produced by Swedish filmmakers Maria Loohufvud and Love Martinsen, the film follows an unlikely group of senior women bonded by a love for dance and glitter in southwest Florida. But under the veil of fake lashes and unicorn horns lurks the deeper truths of what aging women face within society. Sisterhood, love and loss all come into play in this uplifting film about trying to age on one鈥檚 own terms and refusing to become invisible.

A screening will begin at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and is free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. A second screening will begin at 7 p.m. at the 91制片 Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110. The screening at the 91制片 Ocala Campus is free and open to the public.

In conjunction with the film screening, the public will have the opportunity to meet the Calendar Girls in person. The group will present two, 15-minute performances Saturday, March 2, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the Appleton Museum as part of the museum’s Free First Saturday, where admission is waived on the first Saturday of each month. A screening of the film will follow the performances.

For a full series list and more information on the 91制片 Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.91制片.edu/filmseries.

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Presented by Ausley Construction, CAMPUS USA and HCA Florida Healthcare, this party with a purpose raises much needed funds to create scholarship opportunities for 91制片 students. Since the inception of 鈥淣ight at the Farm鈥� in 2020, the 91制片 Foundation has established 11 new scholarships, helping students to pursue their college education.

The event will feature live music and gourmet bites from Eaton鈥檚 Beach to align with this year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淪trings, Wine and Bites.鈥� Attendees are encouraged to don cocktail attire as they enjoy the ambiance of the 91制片 Vintage Farm Campus. For ticket purchases or inquiries, please visit Nightatthefarm.org or call the 91制片 Foundation office at 352-873-5808.

About the College of Central Florida Foundation:
The College of Central Florida Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to providing support for the College of Central Florida through fundraising initiatives. The Foundation’s efforts are focused on enhancing the educational opportunities and resources available to students and faculty.

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Director C茅line Sciamma鈥檚 follow-up to 鈥淧ortrait of a Lady on Fire鈥� transcends time and space to weave a delicate fable about grief, family and connection across generations. In the wake of her grandmother鈥檚 death, 8-year-old Nelly accompanies her distraught mother to her childhood home. There, Nelly鈥檚 encounter with another young girl brings mother and daughter together in a way neither could have ever imagined. Evoking childhood鈥檚 perpetual state of wonder through luminous, richly textured images, 鈥淧etite Maman鈥� takes viewers on a journey inward for a quietly miraculous tale of emotional time travel.
A screening will begin at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and is free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. A second screening will begin at 7 p.m. at the 91制片 Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110. The screening at the 91制片 Ocala Campus is free and open to the public.

For a full series list and more information on the 91制片 Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.91制片.edu/filmseries.

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Many are familiar with the Appleton鈥檚 19th century European collection and the exquisite pre-Columbian objects, but visitors can now appreciate a lesser-known part of the world-class permanent collection that celebrates a Florida artist and veteran. 鈥淥utsider Aviary鈥� features a selection of hand-carved birds by Robert W. Smeltzer (1906-1997), all inspired by John James Audubon鈥檚 (1785-1851) 鈥淏irds of America.鈥�

After serving in the U.S. military and working as an electrical engineer, Smeltzer began his artistic hobby in 1966 after discovering Audubon鈥檚 renowned tome of bird illustrations, 鈥淏irds of America.鈥� Smeltzer then spent over two decades creating 242 bird carvings, along with a handful of snakes, each sculpture reproducing the colors and markings of their real-life counterparts. Smeltzer crafted each piece using an array of woods including mahogany, cypress, cedar and redwood. 鈥淣otably, he never purchased any wood for his creations,鈥� said Appleton intern Luke Craig, who provided research on the artist and helped organize the show. 鈥淭he materials were either gifted to him by friends or sourced through scavenging.鈥�

These carved creatures, rendered in an endearingly crude and expressive style, signal Smeltzer鈥檚 status as an outsider artist. His unorthodox approach, unburdened by formal training, yielded art that is both imaginative and deeply personal. In his own words, 鈥淚 take scraps and leftovers and make birds out of them.鈥� This resourcefulness and ingenuity underscore the essence of Smeltzer鈥檚 art. His unshackled creativity, coupled with his lack of a formal art education, impart a slightly primitive appearance to his carvings. As Smeltzer once expressed, 鈥淭he birds are not meant to be pretty, but instructive.鈥�

In 1993, Smeltzer gifted his complete collection of carved birds to the Appleton Museum of Art. On view alongside 36 of his sculptures are the tools that shaped them and his well-worn copy of 鈥淏irds of America,鈥� marked with handwritten margin notes that attest to the depth of his study. Several Audubon prints from the Appleton鈥檚 collection are paired with their corresponding carving.

鈥淏ird lovers and art appreciators alike will very much enjoy Smeltzer鈥檚 whimsy and attention to detail,鈥� said Appleton Assistant Director Victoria Billig. 鈥淲e鈥檙e pleased to display this donation to the collection, which you can find 鈥榥esting鈥� in the first-floor Preview Gallery.鈥�

Regular admission fees apply to visit. Admission is free on the first Saturday of each month as part of the Free First Saturday program.

The Appleton Museum, Artspace and Store are open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. A campus of 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 352-291-4455 or visit .

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The new facility at the Ocala Campus will expand access to the Associate in Science in Engineering Technology program, its three specializations and related College Credit Certificates. New programs will include the Rapid Prototyping College Credit Certificate at both Ocala and Citrus campuses, and expansion of the Mechanical Designer and Programmer College Credit Certificate to the Citrus campus. This expansion will also increase the number of dual enrollment students.

鈥淭his project represents a massive step forward in 91制片’s strategic and ongoing efforts to offer technology programs that are expressly linked to emerging markets and high-skill, high-wage jobs,鈥� said 91制片 President Dr. James Henningsen. 鈥淚t also helps ensure our graduates will go to work in our local manufacturing economy as technology leaders for those employers.鈥�

This ambitious project involves a comprehensive remodel of 17,000 gross square feet of Building 9 at the Ocala Campus. The renovation will create new classroom and laboratory spaces, significantly enhancing the college鈥檚 Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology and 91制片 Corporate College services. The entire project will cost an estimated $5 million, with approximately $4 million allocated for the renovation, $853,000 for equipment and trainers, and $15,000 for credential-related expenses.

The CAP Grant highlights the state鈥檚 commitment to nurturing a highly skilled workforce in Florida, particularly in the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors. It will provide a total of $35 million to Florida school districts and Florida College System institutions. The initiative is a testament to Gov. DeSantis鈥� dedication to fostering educational excellence and economic growth through strategic investments in technology and engineering education.

About the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant:
The Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Program was created in s. 1011.801, F.S. Its purpose is to provide grants to school districts and Florida College System institutions to fund some or all of the costs associated with the creation or expansion of career and technical education workforce development programs that serve lead to industry certifications included on the CAPE Industry Certification Funding List.

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The exhibition provides a platform for students to display their work in a professional environment and highlights the variety of artistic expressions and dynamic skill sets of 91制片 students.

Esteemed artist and conceptual bookbinder Jacob Z. Wan will judge the exhibition. Wan, known for his internationally collected mixed-media books, holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts from the University of Central Florida and currently teaches at the University of North Florida. His work has gained significant acclaim including exhibits in Germany, China, the Florida Biennial and the International Book Art Exhibition in New York.

An opening reception and awards ceremony will be held Wednesday, March 27, at 12:30 p.m. in the Webber Center, adjacent to the gallery. Awards include Best in Show, first through third place, honorable mentions and purchase awards. Notably, the People鈥檚 Choice Purchase Award, voted on by the 91制片 student body, will see one student鈥檚 work added to 91制片鈥檚 permanent art collection.

Wan will deliver an artist talk on Monday, April 8, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the gallery, sharing insights into his artistic practice and discussing the UNF Visual Arts Program.

The Webber Gallery is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is free. For further information about the exhibition, visit 91制片.edu/Webber or call 352-854-2322, ext. 1664.

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In 1955, the world was introduced to a compelling and significant new cinematic voice with the debut of Director Satyajit Ray’s film, resonating eloquently across the global stage. A depiction of rural Bengali life in a style inspired by Italian neorealism, this naturalistic but poetic evocation of a number of years in the life of a family introduces us to both little Apu and, just as essentially, the women who will help shape him. With resplendent photography informed by its young protagonist鈥檚 perpetual sense of discovery, the film 鈥搘hich won an award for Best Human Document at Cannes 鈥� is an immersive cinematic experience filled with elemental power.

A screening will begin at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and is free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. A second screening will begin at 7 p.m. at the 91制片 Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110. The screening at the 91制片 Ocala Campus is free and open to the public.

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