A Message from Jaye Baillie APR, MCA Executive Director

Join us for a swinging and sophisticated concert of the classics! Ocala Civic Theatre and Marion Cultural Alliance proudly present Settin’ the Standards by the Brick City Cabaret Company from March 14-16 at the Brick City Center for the Arts.

The program includes beloved jazz, pop, and film standards like “It Had To Be You,” “Over The Rainbow,” “Blue Skies,” “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square,” “Me and My Shadow,” “Charleston,” “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off,” “Ain’t That a Kick In The Head,” “Fever,” “The Boy Next Door,” and more.

Formed here in Ocala in 2006, The Brick City Cabaret Company features some of our region’s finest vocal talent, well-known to audiences over the years from the OCT stage. This incredible vocal ensemble is led by co-artistic directors Jason Bartosic (music director and accompanist) and Jessica Mongerio (vocal director). BCCC members include Christian Gonzales, Adrienne Hebert, Hunter Leary, Jessica Mongerio, James R. Taylor III, Megan Taylor, Scotty Tomas, and Alexis Trimboli.

A Message from Ashley Justiniano, Chief Arts Officer

RIVERS, SPRINGS AND OTHER WILD THINGS - On display at The Brick March 7 - 28, 2025.

Take a trip down the Ocklawaha and Silver rivers and area springs, including world famous Silver Springs, through a multi-medium show presented by five regional artists. From soapstone sculpture to award-winning photography to paintings and scientific illustrations, these artists highlight the water, fish and wildlife of our treasured wildlands.

Participating Artist(s) and Mediums:

~Mark Emery; Photography & Videography

~Jillian Ramsammy; Painting

~Karen Chadwick, Stone Sculpture, Gyotaku paintings

~Reinier Munguia; Scientific Illustrations

~Alan Youngblood; Photography

The exhibit is designed to connect regional audiences with our valuable natural assets and educate them about the importance of conserving them for generations to come.

No RSVP needed to attend this month's reception. Gallery admission is free and open to all ages. This exhibition will be on display March 7 through March 29, 2025. For more information, please visit www.mcaocala.org.