‘A Night of Jazz’ with CF Jazz Band

Dassance Fine Arts Center

Catch the swinging sounds of the CF Jazz Band at their free fall concert, "A Night of Jazz," on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dassance Fine Arts Center. Directed by Conductor and Associate Professor John D. Ash, the group will perform jazz selections by composers including Christopher Artau, Bill Chase, Michele Fernandez, ... Read more

NEW DATE: Wind Symphony and Patriot Singers Present ‘Water’

Dassance Fine Arts Center

The CF Wind Symphony and CF Patriot Singers invite you to their free fall concert, "Water," now taking place Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dassance Fine Arts Center. This collaboration includes musical selections that celebrate our connection to water – from the Mississippi River to the bottom of Lake Superior to a ... Read more

2023 Student Art Exhibition Opens Today

Webber Gallery

The talent of our Visual Arts and Digital Media students in on display at the Webber Gallery March 27-May 4. This juried show includes awards for best in show and first through third places with honorable mentions. Student works will be selected for purchase awards, and one student artist's work will become part of CF's ... Read more

2023 Student Art Exhibition: Artist Talk April 12

Webber Gallery

Have you seen the level of talent displayed in the 2023 CF Student Art Exhibition? Artworks created by CF students are on view at the Webber Gallery through May 4. This Wednesday, April 12, the exhibition judge, Nicholas Kalemba, will give an artist talk from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Webber Gallery. Kalemba is a contemporary ... Read more

CF Theatre Presents “Xanadu”

Dassance Fine Arts Center

The stage at the Dassance Fine Arts Center has been transformed into a roller disco! CF Theatre presents “Xanadu” live on stage April 13-16. Performances times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 13-15, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 16. The Tony Award-nominated musical comedy is based on the 1980 film, which starred Olivia ... Read more

Wind Symphony and Choral Ensemble Fall Concert

Dassance Fine Arts Center

The College of Central Florida Wind Symphony and Vocal Ensembles will present a free fall concert on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center. The Patriot Singers will present music relating to beginnings, endings and everything in between, while the Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform a set of ... Read more

Pedro Castillo in concert

Black Box Theatre

Join us Monday, March 4, 5-7:30 p.m. in the Reid Black Box Theatre. Born in Cuba and raised in Venezuela, Pedro Castillo has been considered a musical icon in the Venezuelan music business for more than three decades. During his career, he's had the opportunity to work with many of the best musicians and advertising ... Read more

CF Presents “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”

Dassance Fine Arts Center

Join us for a presentation of a new musical version of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film. Performances are Thursday-Saturday, April 4-6, 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on Sunday, April 7, 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for non-CF students* and free ... Read more

CF Patriot Singers Present “Then and Now”

Join the CF Patriot Singers, this evening, Tuesday, April 16 at  7:30 p.m. for their spring concert of both classical and contemporary pieces. Admission is free. This concert will be held in the Fine Arts auditorium.    

CF Actors Showcase

Reid Black Box Theater 3001 SW College Road, Building 4, Ocala, FL, United States

Join the College of Central Florida's Acting II class Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Reid Black Box theater for their presentation 'Ride the Showcase: An Actors Collaboration and Roller Coaster of Emotions.' Admission is free for everyone. Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not ... Read more

CF Low Brass Spring Recital

Webber Center

Please join the Visual and Performing Arts Department in the Webber Center Wednesday, April 24 at 5 p.m. for the Low Brass Spring Recital. Admission is free. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel ... Read more

CF Fall Theatre Presentation: “Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic”

Dassance Fine Arts Center

Everyone is invited to attend the CF Fall Theatre presentation "Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic," Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 24-27. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday's starts at 3 p.m. Shows will take place on the main stage of the Dassance Fine Arts Center. ... Read more

CF Bands and Choral Fall Concert

Dassance Fine Arts Center

The College of Central Florida Bands and Choir will present a free fall concert on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center. Doors open to the public 30 minutes before these Visual and Performing Arts performances. For more information, please contact Kelly Ryan, ext. 1419, or ryank@cf.edu.  

CF Jazz Combo Concert

Black Box Theatre

Please join us for a concert by the CF student-led Jazz Combo Wednesday, Nov. 20, 12:30 p.m., in the Ocala Campus, Black Box Theatre, sponsored by Norman and Susan Reid, in the Dassance Fine Arts Center. Doors open at Noon. No tickets required. Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only ... Read more

Spring Musical Auditions

Dassance Fine Arts Center

It's time to get ready for our next amazing performance from the theatre and music departments. This spring's choice is "Willy Wonka" by Roald Dahl. Auditions will be held Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. in the Dassance Fine Arts Center. Callbacks will be Thursday, Dec. 5, also at 2 p.m. in the Dassance Fine ... Read more

CF Bands Present ‘Pops ‘Till You Drop!’

Dassance Fine Arts Center

The CF Visual and Performing Arts Department presents Pops Till You Drop! Join CF's Patriot Blues Jazz Ensemble, Minutemen Brass Ensemble, and Wind Symphony under the direction of Allen J. Venezio, for an evening of Broadway, Hollywood, and student written music. The concert is Tuesday, Feb. 11, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Charles R. Dassance Fine ... Read more

Female Composers Recital

Webber Center

Celebrate Women's History Month with a unique chamber recital, Monday, March 10, 12:30 p.m. at the CF Webber Center. The Studio of Dr. Sarah Satterfield presents a recital showcasing the works of lesser-known female composers from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries performed on flute, contra-bassoon and saxophone. This is a free event. No ticket ... Read more

CF VPA Presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

Dassance Fine Arts Center

Tickets are on sale now for the spring musical production of “Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka.” To purchase tickets please visit our ticketing website or call 352-873-5810. Shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 3-5, will be at 7:30 p.m. The Sunday performance, April 6, will be at 3 p.m. All performances will take place in the Dassance ... Read more

Summer Musical: ‘In Willowbark Woods’ by Joshua L. Mazur

Reid Black Box Theater 3001 SW College Road, Building 4, Ocala, FL, United States

The talented musical theatre students at the College of Central Florida are about to hit the ground running with an exciting new production – described by its creator as “a meditation on change” – and the community is invited to enjoy the world premiere of a brand-new musical on stage Aug. 1-3 at the Black ... Read more

A Vocal Recital Presented by Ms. Emily Heumann’s Studio

Webber Center

Please join us in the Webber Center, Monday, Sept. 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m., for a vocal recital featuring the students of Ms. Emily Heumann. The doors will open at noon, and admission is free. Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or ... Read more