Love and Fate
Category: Arts
Marjorie Kinnan Rawling’s Antiochers
Many of the Cross Creek, Florida friends Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings wrote about in her book “Cross Creek” are buried in the Antioch Cemetery near Island Grove, FL just east of Cross Creek. James M. Stephens has written what he thinks many of those friends would say about themselves and their relationship with the late Pulitzer-Prize-winning … Continue reading Marjorie Kinnan Rawling’s Antiochers
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings: Video Highlights of Events at the MKR Historic State Park
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings is best known for her novel The Yearling which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1939 and was made into a major motion picture. She penned many other books including Cross Creek, South Moon Under, Golden Apples, The Sojourner and Blood of My Blood. Rawlings died on December 14th, 1953 but her legacy lives on and continues to inspire writers around … Continue reading Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings: Video Highlights of Events at the MKR Historic State Park
Mary Hausch recaps career after 40 years at Gainesville’s Hippodrome Theatre
Aired on WUFT May 17th, 2013 https://www.wuft.org/news/2013/05/17/mary-hausch-recaps-career-after-40-years-at-gainesvilles-hippodrome-theatre/ Mary Hausch announced earlier this month her decision to step down from her position as a producing director at Gainesville’s Hippodrome Theatre. Hausch spoke for nearly 35 minutes about topics spanning the theatre’s history within Gainesville, pivotal moments, famous plays and playwrights, and her plans for life beyond … Continue reading Mary Hausch recaps career after 40 years at Gainesville’s Hippodrome Theatre
Meet singer Jessie (Townsend) Armstrong
Jessie and Lee have been performing as a brother/sister musical duo for several years now singing and playing at a variety of venues including the Will McLean Music Festival, the Florida Folk Festival, the Island Grove Blueberry Festival, Dance Alive at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Thomas Center as well as a … Continue reading Meet singer Jessie (Townsend) Armstrong
Meet the Inventor- David Norman reflects on his grandfather, silent film producer Richard E. Norman
From June 14 through August 18, 2019, the Norman Studios presented an exhibit entitled, Norman Studios Presents The Flying Ace, at the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention in Gainesville, Florida. The exhibition highlighted the early days of silent films in Jacksonville, Florida, and in addition to The Flying Ace (1926) , the only Norman … Continue reading Meet the Inventor- David Norman reflects on his grandfather, silent film producer Richard E. Norman
Mem Semmes
The late Mem Semmes from Dunnellon loved music. Not only did she write hundreds of songs, but she also helped provide a long time venue for Florida’s singer songwriters through the monthly concert series, The Sunday Sampler. Just a few years before she died her son Jon Semmes helped Mem produce her first CD. Mem talked about songwriting … Continue reading Mem Semmes
Michael Smith
Michael Smith performs at the Shake Rag Art and Culture Center in Melrose Aired on WUFT April 29th, 2011 and August 31st, 2012 Nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Michael Smith is bringing his original music to the Shake Rag Art and Culture Center in Melrose tonight at 8 p.m. Smith has at least 500 songs under his belt … Continue reading Michael Smith
Mike Jurgensen
Singer-Songwriter-Musician Mike Jurgensen From New Port Richey Continues to Entertain Mike Jurgensen has won the Will McLean Best New Florida Song Competition three times. Now he serves as one of the contest judges. It’s a testament to his talent. Whether singing solo or performing in the band 2PM, Mike’s smooth “James Taylor-style” voice captivates the … Continue reading Mike Jurgensen
Mindgame
Mindgame A gripping thriller that will keep the audience guessing all the way to its fearful climax. Mindgame has a little bit of everything, from sex and horror to laughs and special effects. Critics say Mindgame serves up a variety of twists and turns as well as highs and lows. In the play true crime … Continue reading Mindgame