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SUMMARY:Free First Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Appleton on September 5 for Free First Saturday! Admission to the museum is free from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the permanent collection\, special exhibitions\, and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities in the Artspace. \nAt noon in the auditorium\, join Dr. Caren Neile in the auditorium for a free talk: “Florida Lore.” From the Ashley Gang to the Devil’s Millhopper and the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge\, Florida folk culture is brimming with fascinating characters and situations almost too amazing to be true. But are they true? This talk is free to attend; click here to learn more. \nThe Donut Express and Big Red Hot Dogs will be on-site throughout the day\, along with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nFree First Saturdays are supported in part by CAMPUS USA Credit Union.
URL:https://www.appletonmuseum.org/event/free-first-saturday-september-2026/
LOCATION:Appleton Museum of Art\, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd.\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
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SUMMARY:Florida Lore
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Caren Neile in the auditorium on the September 5 Free First Saturday for a free storytelling presentation on “Florida Lore.” \nFrom the Ashley Gang to the Devil’s Millhopper and the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge\, Florida folk culture is brimming with fascinating characters and situations almost too amazing to be true. But are they true? This presentation is a dynamic performance from a master storyteller and professor who brings these legends to life and discusses their importance and whether it may not matter if they are fact or fiction. A must for history buffs and Americana fans\, this presentation is based on Dr. Neile’s book “Florida Lore: The Barefoot Mailman\, Cowboy Bone Mizell\, the Tallahassee Witch\, and Other Tales.” \nFree to attend; no reservation needed. Auditorium seating is limited to 250 on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nAbout the Speaker \nCaren S. Neile\, PhD.\, MFA\, has taught storytelling studies at Florida Atlantic University since 2000. A performance storyteller\, she has worked in 13 states and seven countries\, including as a Fulbright Senior Specialist in Vienna and Jerusalem. Dr. Neile’s numerous publications include the books “Florida Lore” and “Only in Florida\,” and chapters in books such as the “Oxford Handbook of American Folklore & Folklife Studies.” She co-hosts the Public Storyteller podcast for Miami public radio WLRN. \nFunding for this Florida Talks program was provided by Florida Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities.
URL:https://www.appletonmuseum.org/event/florida-lore/
LOCATION:Appleton Museum of Art\, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd.\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
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