The Appleton Museum presents the Southern Express Big Band

9:30 AM -Meet Maria outside the museum for FTA sign-in.
Or-come whenever you want, optional group lunch at 1:00 pm. Join Maria and return to the museum after lunch to wander through the exhibits. It’s a classic experience! Welcome friends and family of FTA members.
At 11 a.m. Southern Express Big Band will have a special performance in the auditorium. This lively 17-piece ensemble will perform a diverse variety of musical hits, from traditional to modern. The auditorium doors will open at 10:30 a.m. Free as part of Free First Saturday; no reservation needed to attend.
Location: 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala
Directions: Seven miles east of I-75 on SR 40 (Exit 352)
Leaders: Maria Fiedler and Marsha Jordan
Description: Join the Sandhill Chapter of the Florida Trail Association in visiting the Appleton on July 5 for Free First Saturday! Explore the permanent collection and special exhibitions.
The current special exhibition is the Wild Wetlands: Expressions of Florida's Environment “Wild Wetlands,” curated by Appleton intern Emily Hudson, showcases 22 works inspired by the dynamic beauty of the wetlands. Rather than portraying them as distant scenery, these pieces invite us to see the wetlands as they truly are living, wild, colorful and constantly in motion.
Lunch limited to FTA Members, family and friends. We will meet in the front lobby at 1:00 pm and head to El Toreo for lunch.
RSVP by 7/02/25 via Meet-Up
Florida Trail Association (FTA) Inc. is a volunteer membership organization with the primary purpose of developing, maintaining, promoting, and protecting the Florida Trail. Join FTA, just $40 per year - https://florida-trail-association.givecloud.co/join