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Live @ The Brick
MCA is pleased to announce that Chad Taylor will be the volunteer director of " Live At the Brick" events. You may know Chad from his work with the Insomniac Theatre group and he is well versed in the performing arts.

Check the MCA website for our calendar of events.
MCA also announces that it will be the site of the Woodsongs Coffeehouse on the 1st and 3rd Saturday evenings.
Andy Cohen, DDS., of the 3D Group,
will be coordinating the music.

Brick City Center for the Arts joins many locations around the world hosting the Woodsongs Coffeehouse. See you at our first on Nov. 21st @ 8:30pm
following "Light Up Ocala".

November 12th
 8:00pm-9:30pm




November 21st 8:30pm

Second Thought Improv
Improvisational Comedy Theatre
November 28th
8:00pm
$10 for adults and
$7.50 for student/ seniors


UPCOMING EVENTS

"Light Up Ocala" The Brick will be open all day November 21st. Come visit us for special bargains in the gift shop.

Fine Art on Broadway Exhibit and Sale
 Nov. 18th- Dec. 23
Opening Reception 5-7pm Nov. 20th

Dec. 18th & 19th Plan to attend
"A Very Insomniac Christmas"
Directed By Chad Taylor
 
Artful Giving
November 17th - December 23rd
The Brick City Center for the Arts will be transforming  the gallery into a Unique Holiday Gift Boutique. Artists will have the opportunity to display and
sell their artsy creations.
Where else can your shopping result in a threepeat! Support our artists, the ARTS, and give great gifts to friends.  

The Ocala Marathon
Poster Unveiling Reception
November 19th
The Ocala Marathon will unveil the official race poster for the January 30-31, 2010, race weekend. The Winning poster was chosen from artist submissions that were advertised through the Marion Cultural Alliance. Local artist, Darlene Weesner, will be awarded $500 from Citrus Road Runners in a ceremony event open to the public. Join us and support local artists and businesses, Thursday the 19th between 6pm and 8pm at The Brick City Center for the Arts in historic downtown Ocala.

The Ocala Marathon is quickly becoming known as "Florida's Most Scenic Marathon" among running enthusiasts. Runners come from all over the nation to run through the rolling horse country roads and for the chance to run a certified "Boston Marathon" course qualifier. Runners who enjoy running shorter distances fill up the Half-Marathon and 5K races. Support for The Ocala Marathon race weekend comes from the Citrus RoadRunners Club and the Ocala Runners Clubs that Provide volunteers and race oragnizations. Main sponsors such as Publix and AquaHydrate make this race Possible.

For more information on participating in support of MCA, Please Call -Nancy
(352)369-1500
Design Your Own Christmas Card
Nov. 14th and Dec. 5th

Sessions (10:00-11:00) (11:00-12:00) Ages 8-12 $10 per student in advance and $15 at the door. Bring a pencil and eraser, plus your imagination. Supplies will be provided.

Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Support The Marion Cultural Alliance
Saturday Nov. 21st &
Sunday Nov.22nd

Barnes & Noble
4414 SW College Rd
Ocala, Fl 34474


Artist Within save the date card
  Donation = Creation
Bring your unused, extra art supplies to The Brick-
Your donations will be made into art kits for young artists unable to purchase such materials.
What a way to clear out your studio!
Help is also welcomed to sort and package
 kits in mid- December.
The Brick City Center for the Arts  will serve as a drop off location for:
Toys for Tots, Domestic Violence Center, Early Learning Coalition
(New Toys Only Please)       (New Linens, Towels, Diapers)     ( New PJ's + Children's Books)
and Interfaith with Food Donations
BCCA
Brick City Center for the Arts
                     Purchase engraved bricks for installation in
23 SW Broadway St                                                the Brick City Patio. The cost is $100 per
Ocala, FL 34471                                                      Brick. Bricks will be available for Christmas
(352) 369-1500                                                        if ordered by Tues., Dec. 8th at 5:00pm.
www.MCAOcala.com                                               A special way to honor any special day!