NORTH FLORIDA FOCUS SEPTEMBER 20-21,2006, PAGE 7C 0 ^crUT O7 rW@n just south of Kissimmee and end at the new Silver Spurs Arena in Kenansville; Note: Friday, Dec. 9, trails end celebration for participants and the public at Silver Spurs Arena in Kenans- ville; Info/participant registration: 352-429-0100, www.florida- cattledrive.com. Visit Now! "Hatching the Past: The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt" Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville will host a traveling exhibit "Hatching the Past: The Great Dinosaur' Egg Hunt" Sept. 16-Jan. 7, 2007. Cost: $4 adults, $2 ages 3-12; Note: Special opening day events scheduled. Butterfly Rainfor- est admission is $8.50 for adults ($7.50 for Florida residents with ID) and $4.50 for children ages 3-12. Info: 352-846-2000, www.flmnh.ufl.edu. Visit now! Human-size digital moth prints on display at Florida Museum "Moths: Beauty and Biodiversity" is on display at the Flori- da Museum of Natural History in Gainesville through Dec. 31. The digital prints by renowned artist Joseph Scheer are large format, high resolution scans that bring the structure and beau- ty of moths to life. This exhibition of 24 images, some of which transform small moths into human-size prints. His work has been featured in more than 120 books and periodicals in- cluding National Geographic. Info: 352-846-2000, or visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu. Buy tickets now! Dec. 31 Broadway's "Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life" in Gainesville University of Florida Performing Arts presents "Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life," for one performance only at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 31 in Curtis M. Phillips Performing Arts Center, Gainesville; Cost: $50 front orchestra/mezzanine; $40 mid-orchestra; $35 rear orchestra; $30 balcony; Note: Tickets available from Phillips Center Box Office, 352-392-2787 or toll-free 800-905-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com; Info: Merle Frimark, 212-819-1133, merle@merlefrimarkpr.com. Nov. 4-5 Suwannee County Animal Services Animal Expo 2006 Suwannee County Animal Services will hold its first Animal Expo 2006 Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 4-5 at Suwannee County Fairgrounds, Live Oak to emphasize animal education and public awareness. Join them for great fun, food, live music and events for the whole family on Sajnrday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundav from i11 a.m.-5 p.m. E%'ent'ssclheddled: 50-50 -. , drawing; service dogs; face painting; guest speakers; dog talent show; dog demonstrations. fly ball, police K-9, Frisbee and agility; kids fingerprinting booth; animal identification mi- crochip booth; barrel racing demonstrations; Coins in the Haystack game for kids; Suwannee County's version of Cow- boy U for adults; information on hurricane preparedness and pet friendly shelter; and more. Meet Joe, the special rescued horse. Admission $3 per person, kids under 12 free. Dogs are ' welcome if on leash held by adults, people friendly and piles are picked up by you if needed. Nov. 4-5 Downtown Festival & Art Show in Gainesville 'The 25th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show, presented by the City of Gainesville's Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, will be held in historic downtown Gainesville, from City Hall to the Hippodrome State Theater, Nov. 4-5, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The festival will showcase the best in fine art, music and food; free and open to the public. Info: 352-334-ARTS or 352-334-2787, www.gvlculturalaf- fairs.org. Nov. 7 Democratic Executive Committee meeting Suwannee County Democratic Executive Committee will meet Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, US 129 North, Live Oak. A sit-down dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. for $10 per person. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Dinner is not required to join us for the meeting. All Democrats are in- vited to join us in participating in the Democratic Process. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month. Info/RSVP Sfor dinner: Monica, 386-330-2036. ' Nov. 9 ' LCCC presents Hollie Vest's Live Tribute to Tina Turner Thursday, Nov.'9 Lake City Community College brings you Hollie Vest's Live Tribute to Tina Turner. Hear Vest vivacious- ly and authentically perform the ultimate tribute to Tina Turn- er. Both her appearance and voice are the perfect reflection of the "Queen of Rock 'n Roll" herself. Vest performs in Las Ve- gas yearly and her presentation is considered an "ultimate ex- perience" for Tina Turner fans. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Levy Performing Arts Center on the campus of LCCC Info: 386-754-4340. Nov. 11 ShoeboxRun Shoebox Run to benefit Operation Christmas Child will be held Saturday, Nbv. 11. Ride from your home area to the Spirit 1653, ArtistSeries@nfcc.edu. Buy tickets now! Broadway's "Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life" in Gainesville University of Florida Performing Arts presents "Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life," for one performance only at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 31 in Curtis M. Phillips Performing Arts Center, Gainesville; Cost: $50 front orchestra/mezzanine; $40 mid-orchestra; $35 rear orchestra; $30 balcony; Note: Tickets available from Phillips Center Box Office, 352-392-2787 or toll-free 800-905-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com; Info: Merle Frimark, 212-819-1133, merle@merlefrimarkpr.com. Visit now! "Hatching the Past: The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt" Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville will host a traveling exhibit "Hatching the Past: The Great Di- nosaur Egg Hunt" Sept. 16-Jan. 7, 2007. Cost: $4 adults, $2 ages 3-12; Note: Special opening day events scheduled. But- terfly Rainforest admission is $8.50 for adults ($7.50 for Florida residents with ID) and $4.50 for children ages 3-12. Info: 352-846-2000, www.flmnh.ufl.edu. Visit now! Human-size digital moth prints on display at Florida Museum "Moths: Beauty and Biodiversity" is on display at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville through Dec. 31. The digital prints by renowned artist Joseph Scheer are large format, high resolution scans that bring the struc- ture and beauty of moths to life. This exhibition of 24 im- ages, some of which transform small moths into human-size prints. His work has been featured in more than 120 books. and periodicals including National Geographic. Info: 352- 846-2000, or visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu. Dec. 5 Democratic Executive Committee meeting Suwannee County Democratic Executive Committee will meet Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, US 129 North, Live Oak. A sit-down dinner is served at 6:30 pm. for $10 per person. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Dinner is not required to join us for the meeting. All Democrats are invited to join us in participating in the Democratic Process. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month. Info/RSVP for dinner: Monica, 386-330-2036. Dec. 5-9 Great Florida Cattle Drive of Ought 6 Florida Agricultural Museum presents "Great Florida Cat- tle Drive of Ought 6" Tuesday-Saturday, Dec. 5-9 beginning just south of Kissimmee and end at the new Silver Spurs Arena in Kenansville; Note: Friday, Dec. 9, trails end cele- bration for participants and the public at Silver Spurs Arena in Kenansville; Info/participant registration: 352-429-0100, www.floridacattledrive.com. Buy tickets now! Thru Dec. 31 Human-size digital moth prints on display at Florida Museum "Moths: Beauty and Biodiversity" is on display at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville through Dec. 31. The digital prints by renowned artist Joseph Scheer are large format, high resolution scans that bring the struc- ture and beauty of moths to life. This exhibition of 24 im- ages, some of which transform small moths into human-size prints. His work has been featured in more than 120 books and periodicals including National Geographic. Info: 352- 846-2000, or visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu. Dec. 31 Broadway's "Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life" in Gainesville Dec. 31 University of Florida Performing Arts presents "Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life," for one performance only at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 31 in Curtis M. Phillips Performing Arts Center, Gainesville; Cost: $50 front orchestra/mezzanine; $40 mid-orchestra; $35 rear orchestra; $30 balcony; Note: Tickets available from Phillips Center Box Office, 352-392- 2787 or toll-free 800-905-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com; Info: Merle Frimark, 212-819-1133, merle@mer- lefrimarkpr.com. Visit Now! Ends Jan. 7, 2007 "Hatching the Past: The , Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt" Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville will host a traveling exhibit "Hatching the Past: The Great Di- nosaur Egg Hunt" Sept.. 16-Jan. 7, 2007. Cost: $4 adults, $2 ages 3-12; Note: Special opening day events scheduled. But- terfly Rainforest admission is $8.50 for adults ($7.50 for Florida residents with ID) and $4.50 for childrenages 3-12. Info: 352-846-2000, www.flmnh.ufl.edu. S 1/2 acre lots, in a pared road subdivision, restricted to 1 site built homes. Several lots to choose from. Take SR51 1.5 miles from the Round-A-Bout tol29th Rd. turn right, see Carriage Place entrance Lots starting at S. on left. I'tojfl.j~uSK^BidrB~oA~i~a-'^ 4^1"' - - -- - - of the Suwannee Music Park Campground in Live Oak. Bring a gift filled shoebox per each rider or adopt a shoebox per rid- er. Lunchi will be served at 1 p.m. Info: Colleen Ruehl, P 0 Box 987, Crawford% ille, FL 32326 or call 850-556-1787. Nov. 30 The Nutcracker NFCC Artist Series presents The Nutcracker (Dance Alive National Ballet) at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, at Van H. Priest Auditorium, NFCC campus, Madison. Info/tickets: 850-973- II 1 [Magnoia Wal