Brick City Center in Ocala Offers Free Workshops

The Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) Second Saturday Art Studio at the Brick will be held from noon to 3 p.m., September 11. This monthly workshop of arts and crafts making and fun play is an open studio/workshop where artists of all levels and ages are invited to create. Read More »

Marion County Alliance 14th Annual Applauding the Arts

The Marion Cultural Alliance 14th annual Applaud the Arts event will take place from noon to 12:30 p.m., October 10, at the Ocala Civic Theatre with a champagne brunch. Read More »

The Artist is the Voice of the Healer Within

Mary Rockwood Lane, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, is the co-founder and director emeritus of the nationally recognized Shands Arts in Medicine program at the University of Florida (UF). Her six-week online program uses teachings, guided imagery exercises and art projects to help heal whatever needs to be healed. Read More »

Sunflower Health Foods Customer Appreciation Event

Sunflower Health Foods,, in Gainesville will host their annual Customer Appreciation event from October 21 through 23 with food and product demonstrations, free product samples and gift basket raffles. Every customer receives a thank-you gift. Read More »

Certain Fruits Can Protect Against Diabetes

Research suggests eating two servings of fruit a day lowers the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 36 percent in five years compared to eating less than half a serving. Read More »