What do you do for a living?
I’m the General Manager of Ocala Symphony Orchestra, Inc., a non-profit arts organization that presents concerts and educational programs to over 10,000 residents annually.

What is your favorite weekend activity?
Outdoor activities such as kayaking, gardening, hiking and also hanging out with friends.

What is the best annual local event?
The Fine Arts For Ocala Mother’s Day Symphony Under the Stars concert. I’m not a mom but I love this event because it brings families together to hear great music on one of Ocala’s beautiful golf courses and of course it’s my orchestra!

What do you want all of ELO to know about you?
I LOVE Halloween and horror movies!!!

What is your favorite Ocala/Marion County hang-out?
Anywhere on the downtown square, especially when the weather is nice.

What are your volunteer and professional activities?
League of American Orchestras, Stetson University Alumni Association, Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Business Council, Habitat for Humanity, Boys & Girls Club

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City-Wide Design Conference

Come and participate in planning for the future of YOUR City

August 6 & 7, 2010 at the College of Central Florida

Ewers Century Center, 3001 SW College Road; Ocala, Fl

Please see the attach flyer for more details

Ocala 2035 Vision _ Informational Flyer

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Volunteers Needed on Saturday, March 20th from 9 am – 5 pm to help Junior League Ocala and the City of Ocala install a new, universal access children’s playground at Tuscawilla Park that allows disabled children, depending on their abilities, to play side-by-side with able-bodied children.

Please contact Amy Reed Pittman at amy@millhorn.com if you are interested in participating in this community service project.

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Join us for “The Big Bang”, playing live on stage at Ocala Civic Theatre through February 28.  Mention the More Bang For Your Buck discount and receive up to two tickets at $10.00 each. (more…)

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This Tony-Award winning musical is performing Wednesday through Sunday through January 17

We are offering ELO members a special discount for this production – $10.00 per person.  The discount is available for all remaining performances.  The reservation must be made by telephone or in person and you need to mention that you would like the ELO  discount at the time the reservation is made.  Members are eligible for two $10.00 tickets each – one for them and one for their guest.   Members will also need to print this email and bring it to the box office when you pick up the tickets. For more information please contact Mary Britt at mbritt@ocalacivictheatre.com.

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