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 All Month:

"Studies of Lost Worlds" - At the Charles R. Night Florida Museum of History - Seven study paintings by Charles R. Knight, the first and most renowned“paleo-artist”of all time. For more information, visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu or call 846-2000.

“Inside Africa” - At the Florida Museum of Natural History - transports museum-goers to the African experience, allowing them to discover firsthand the vitality, richness and significance of Africa and its people. For more information, visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu.

"Spirit of Uganda" - At the Philips Center for the Performing Arts - The program oscillates between ferocity and softness, bringing the sounds and movements of East Africa to life in a performance that is a moving celebration of the cultural roots of this diverse nation. To find out more, visit www.performingarts.ufl.edu.

April 18- May 11 "Pursuit of Happiness" - At the Hippodrome - Middle-class life through a funhouse mirror. Not to be confused with the Will Smith movie, this twisted new comedy is a very funny dissection of a family whose pursuit of hapiness is radically counter-productive. Go to www.thehipp.org for times and ticket information.

17 Museum Nights - "Starry Night" - Witness the heavens through the lens of a telescope. The Florida Museum of Natural History and the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art will be open late. For more information, call 273-2028.

19 "Earth Day" - Florida Museum of Natural History - From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy live dance performances, games, and eco-friendly craft activities. Celebrate the Earth as you learn about local conservation efforts and the history of environmentalism. For more information, call 273-2028.

19-20 29th Annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival - From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Northwest Fifth Avenue. African American arts and crafts, entertainment, food and more. For more information, go to www.culturalartcoalition.org.

24-27 Farm & Forest Festival - At the Morningside Nature Center
Authentic 1870s period farm life and environmental festival including period-correct skill demos, crafts, animals, games, entertainment and food. Visit www.natureoperations.org for more information.

25 “Hats, Hearts & Handbags Benefit Luncheon” - At the Paramount Hotel - To benefit the Girls Club of Alachua County. Call 373-4475 for more information.

25-26 “Danse Fantasque 2008” - Gainesville Ballet Theatre
Presenting their 34th Annual Spring production featuring works of classical and contemporary ballet, jazz and modern dance. For more information, go to www.gainesvilleballettheatre.org.

25-26 Relay for Life - American Cancer Society’s 12th Annual Relay for Life of Gainesville. Teams camp out at the SFCC track overnight and take turns walking while enjoying live entertainment, great food and competitive activities. Go to www.events.cancer.org/rflgainesvillefl for more information.

26 STOP! Children’s Cancer’s 20th Annual Fantasy Event - At the STEPHEN C. O’CONNELL CENTER - From 8 p.m. to midnight. This year’s theme is “Under the Tuscan Moon.” Tickets are available online at www.stopchildrenscancer.org or through the STOP! office.

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