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It was easy for me to decide who I wanted to interview for my first monthly feature of a local band; Cultellarii a local dark rock band. Everyone would naturally assume that I would choose the band I manage, but I chose Cultellarii because of how much I enjoy the people involved with it and how amazing the music is. I have only done one event with Cultellarii, but it left a lasting impression on me, not to mention their music is right up my alley.
You’re tired of not having a music scene, tired of driving out of the city for a good show. Or you are tired of driving out of town to play a show. That’s why we are here. We want something here, something accessible to us, something that we can be proud of and something we enjoy. This isn’t just for the musicians, this is for the teens with nothing to do on a Friday or Saturday night, this is for all the people who love music but have no way of getting to it in other cities. This is for the fans too, and not just one bands fans, but all the music fans in Ocala, and there are a lot of us.
Rainbow balloons, upbeat music, people from all walks of life gathered to support a cause; these are the things you can expect to find at this year’s Ocala Pride Fest. This is the 4th Annual Pridefest being held here in Ocala at CF (formerly CFCC) in the Klein center on October 2 from 12-7pm. It is a celebration of love and acceptance, where you are welcome to attend regardless of your orientation. All that is asked is respect and an open mind while you are there.
Upon doing some reading the other day I discovered that Ocala Magazine proclaimed to have a ‘comprehensive look at the area’s thriving arts community’ and I was overjoyed because I assumed that they, being a hip magazine leading in readers aged 18-25, would touch on the local music scene. I was quickly disappointed. In the whole section dedicated to this ‘State of the Arts’ there were i believe three musicians covered. The band Mosiac was the most extensively covered and then there were two painstakingly small sidebars about a soloist and Ocala’s Julian and the Heartthrob Heroes. That was it! There are over 25 performing and giging local bands in Ocala and that was it! I was abhored! So in my fury…
Tweet Hospice of Marion County is dear to my heart as they provided the best care for my dad and my family during his last days with us. I am proud to be a personal supporter of Hospice as I list items for them on eBay raising funds using the eBay Giving Works platform now [...]
Tweet My parents have loved this restaurant since moving to Ocala in 1999. I think my father especially loved it because of the “mom and pop” feel to the place! His parents ran a truck stop on Old Rt 66 back in the day so he had the love for good people and good food [...]
Tweet Today was my first day to work out at Curves! I became a proud member on Wednesday and today was my first day to work out! I was inspired once I walked through the front door of this lovely, cozy “hot spot” for ladies! I’ve been struggling with my weight since I quit smoking [...]
Tweet And Jimmy loves a good Ruben so he had to give it a go: We were both very pleased with the food! While we were waiting we enjoyed German entertainment on the big Screen. Notice it behind Jimmy and he could see another monitor off to the side from his view as well: This [...]
Tweet Strolling through the passages viewing centuries of art had such an impact on me I can barely explain it or understand it but I can report that I am not alone with these feelings about the Appleton Museum. I had the pleasure to bring my neighbor Ms Donna on a visit to the Museum [...]
Tweet While I was driving through Ocala, I first noticed this bright and colorful vehicle. It made me want to learn more so I pulled into the little parking lot by the side of the car to get a closer look. It read: OcalaMarion.com Then I noticed by the side there was a sign by [...]
Tweet The doors have opened up here in Ocala with an official EBAY DROP OFF STORE located in NE Ocala on Old Jacksonville Road. I’ve had the honor to get the ball rolling for this store and I personally will be in charge of providing the BEST care of your items as well as getting [...]
Tweet It was a dark and stormy night. Isn’t that how all great blogs start? ((smiles)) Okay. In reality, it was a bright and sunny day this past Wednesday when I went to lunch at Mimi’s Cafe on 200 in Ocala (4414 SW College Rd). It’s right in front of the new Barnes and Noble. [...]
Tweet I’ve been bringing my grandmother to the Ocala Podiatry Center for a couple years now and I must say the building is amazing! When we first came here I felt like I was at the Disney welcome center! The automatic doors opening up to the grand entrance into a very spacious seating area divided [...]
Tweet Welcome to Blog Ocala! Thanks for visiting! This is my first blog post as I’m very excited to start this new project: Blogging about things going on in Ocala and Marion county. If you have an event, please contact me and I will be happy to blog about it! My long term goal here [...]
