Fine Arts For Ocala, Inc. (FAFO)

Thanks to for hosting our June board meeting and for treating our board members and volunteers, along with their families and friends, for a special screening of The Princess Bride! 🍿

We spent our monthly meeting recapping all things Symphony Under the Stars, and we’ve already begun on plans for the Ocala Arts Festival. 🎨 We’re working hard to make this year’s festival the best yet, and we can’t wait to see you all this October!

We want YOU! We are proud that artists from all over the country return year after year to our annual arts festival because it’s one of the best!
Applications are open through July 15, so find the link in our bio!

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for this year's Symphony Under the Stars! 🎉🎆🎶

A special thank you to our incredible musicians Becky Baby, Joel Downing and Ocala Symphony Orchestra, Inc. for their incredible performances, our dedicated volunteers for their hard work throughout the day, and our generous sponsors for their support. Your contributions help us continue our mission of bringing the arts to our community.

We'll see you in October for FAFO's Ocala Arts Festival!

Special thanks to Maven Photo and Film and Bruce Ackerman, Ocala Style Magazine for the photos!

Oh baby! Look who was at Symphony Under the Stars. https://www.ocalastyle.com/a-beloved-tradition-symphony-under-the-stars/

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We'd like to thank our sponsors who are #1 in our hearts!

Presenting Sponsor: Palm Chevrolet Palm Chevrolet

Aficionados:
Wells Fargo Advisors
CWR Contracting, Inc. CWR Contracting

Devotees:
South State Bank SouthState Bank
Radiology Associates of Ocala Radiology Associates of Ocala
Ocala Electric Utility

Advocates:
Wells Fargo Wells Fargo
Ocala Eye Ocala Eye

We had such a fun night at Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series making spin art with everyone and sharing all about Symphony Under the Stars this weekend!

We also got to see Raul Colmenares, an Emerging Artist from last year’s Ocala Arts Festival!

Thanks to City of Ocala Municipal Government and Ocala Cultural Arts for having us. We can’t wait to see everyone on Sunday!

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Tag 2 people you are bringing on Sunday, May 12th to Ocala Golf Club for

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Here are 3 songs we are excited to hear from Ocala Symphony Orchestra, Inc.

The Lord of the Rings Suite - Howard Shore
Jurassic Park - John Williams
Moon River - Henry Mancini

What are you looking forward to hearing this year? Go to https://fafo.org/setlist

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Here are answers to 4 frequently asked questions:

1. May I bring my dog?
Due to the crowds, fireworks, and the City of Ocala ordinance, dogs - or any other pet - are not allowed to enter the event zone. Service dogs are allowed with proper paperwork which must be presented at the gate.

2. Where do I park?
FAFO has a pre-paid parking lot on NE 2nd Place. You must pre-purchse the tickets before the event. These spots sell out so please order early. You can also find parking spaces at the Ocala Library and all the surrounding areas around the Ocala Golf Club.

3. Can I bring my own alcoholic drinks?
Yes! You are welcome to bring your own food and drink. However we will have delicious food vendors as well!

4. Can I rent chairs?
Yes! However we do have a limited amount of Adirondack chairs and they do sell out quickly so please order early. Chairs are available to rent here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fafos-symphony-under-the-stars-tickets-837902768737?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

From the photo archives | An Ocala Mother's Day tradition: Symphony Under the Stars Check out these photos from past Symphony Under the Stars events in Ocala.

A HUGE thank you to our presenting sponsor of this year's Symphony Under the Stars✨

Becky Baby Band is BACK this year for another amazing performance. Come let Central Florida's Retro Queen serenade you from 3-5pm with all things retro from golden oldies to classic country, jazz, rock and blues!

8 DAYS LEFT so check out our 8 food vendors for this year's SUTS. Is anyone else drooling?🤤

Big Lee's - Serious About Barbecue
Curbside Cuisine
The Krafty Kettle
Kona Ice Ocala
Cora's Kitchen Food Truck

The look you get when your VIP parking, VIP dinner, access to clubhouse restrooms, Adirondack chairs are all included and setup for you when you arrive at Ocala Golf Club for Symphony Under the Stars🙌

VIP tickets are still available at fafo.org!

What a set list!😍🤤 Ocala Symphony Orchestra, Inc. has out done themselves yet again! What are YOU looking forward to hearing this year?

Exciting project coming soon in partnership with and Main Street 🤗 Excited to share more soon! 🧡 Can you guess what it is?!

YOU should volunteer with us at Symphony Under the Stars.

This beloved community event would not be possible without our amazing volunteers. Every volunteer gets 2 FREE adult ticket! Sign up, bring a friend, and give back to your community by helping put on this wonderful Mother's Day event.

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Our Emerging Artist program highlights 6 artists who have NEVER shown at a formal art show before. Our EA sponsor waives their booth fee, provides a travel stipend, and other benefits to promote these new-to-the-scene artists! Email us at [email protected] to inquire and help support this amazing program.

Ladies and gentlemen... Ocala Symphony Orchestra, Inc.'s amazing conductor, Matthew Wardell! Come see Matt and the incredible Ocala Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, May 12th 2024.

Get your tickets at https://www.fafo.org

📢 We need YOU. Come be a part of Symphony Under the Stars!🎆

Sign Up Here: https://signup.com/go/vmptdVe

As a non-profit, we rely heavily on our volunteers & board members to carry out our time-honored events! Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs. All Volunteers receive 2 FREE Adult Tickets. Service Hours are granted. Children, ages 17 and under, receive free admission.

✨ Meet Our Symphony Chairs, Kat & Emily! With just 36 days left until Symphony Under the Stars, they are hard at work preparing for another amazing event. Purchase your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fafos-symphony-under-the-stars-tickets-837902768737?aff=erelexpmlt

Each year, more than 5,000 people attend Symphony Under the Stars. Your help is vital in our mission to promote the appreciation of the fine arts and to enhance art education within our community. Consider sponsoring this amazing event this year!🎆🎶 Visit fafo.org/support-fafo-1

📢 Calling all artists! We want YOU to apply for this year's arts festival.

Visit: fafo.org/artistinfo
Deadline: July 15th