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Apr. 24--"Retrospect of Americana Paintings," the next exhibit at the Lake Eustis Museum of Art, will feature works by local artist Donald Huff.
The exhibit, which will open with a free reception at 6 p.m. May 5, runs through June 16.
The one-man show contains 30 paintings that capture such themes as five-and-dime stores, train depots and boathouses. His work is reminiscent of Norman Rockwell.
Huff and his wife, Doris, are originally from Cincinnati, where he often painted riverboats and ferries. His oil paintings include commissioned portraits, which are his specialty. He also paints musical instruments on ties.
The museum, at 200-B E. Orange Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Details: 352-483-2900.
LSCC fine-arts events
The Lake-Sumter Community College Jazz Ensemble will present a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Paul P. Williams Fine Arts Center Auditorium on the college's campus in Leesburg off U.S. Highway 441.
The eight-member group, under the direction of Victor Payano, plays brass instruments, piano, bass and drums.
The performance will feature traditional jazz favorites and contemporary and original arrangements.
The college's Theatre Arts Society will present The Pirates of Penzance, an operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the auditorium.
Set in Penzance in Cornwall, England, in 1877, the comic operetta abounds with whimsical characters such as ethical pirates, a cowardly police officer and an incompetent major general and his beautiful daughters.
Tickets -- $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for children -- can be purchased at the door beginning at 7 p.m. on the night of the show.
Details: 352-365-3526.
'Artists in Residence'
Lake Port Square in Leesburg will have an "Artists in Residence" art show from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Residents of the life-care retirement community will exhibit their latest works and compete for a spot in Lake Port Square's 2007 Artists in Residence Calendar.
Kathy Cook, artistic director for the Leesburg Center for the Arts, will judge the event.
The public is welcome to attend the art show.
Lake Port Square is a quarter-mile east of Leesburg Regional Medical Center, off Dixie Avenue.
Details: 352-728-1329.
Moonlight and Stars Gala
The Moonlight Players Second Annual Moonlight and Stars Benefit Gala will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Clermont Elks Lodge, 705 Minneola Ave.
The event will include entertainment, food, a silent auction and door prizes.
Tickets, which are $30, can be purchased by calling Lynne Burkett at 352-408-6639 or e-mailing LynneBurkett@ moonlightplayers.com.
Music at the pub
Jeff Black, a songwriter and singer who plays piano and guitar, will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday at A Third Place Pub and Cafe, 12 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis.
Black's latest compact disc is Tin Lily. His music is featured in the film Steel City. His works also appeared in the film score and soundtrack of the PBS documentary The Appalachians.
Tickets are $13.
Steve Reels' Sky Earth Orchestra will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at the pub.
The group will perform a blend of original and traditional Celtic, African, Indian, Latin, progressive rock and New Age music featuring acoustic and electric instruments.
Tickets for the concert are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. A buffet will be available for an additional charge.
Details: 352-357-9595, athirdplacepubcafe.com or reelsmuic.com.
Scholarship winners
The Women's Committee of Fine Arts of Mount Dora recently announced this year's scholarship recipients:
Performing arts: Shelby Frazier, Samantha Nelson, Anh Thu Nguyen and Chelsea Wiltjer, all of Eustis High School; Diana Blanchard, Jacob Hemphill and Lacey Rehfeldt, all of Tavares High; Laney Jones of Mount Dora High; and Katey Bartlett of Umatilla High.
Visual arts: Allison Cockrell, Mackenzie LaRoe and Anthony Rossodivito, all of Christian Home & Bible School in Mount Dora; Celest Ramirez of Eustis High; Maegen Reid of Mount Dora High; and Jack Banta of Tavares High.
The committee will host its annual scholarship luncheon at noon May 3 at Lake Receptions, 4425 State Road 19A, Mount Dora. A social begins at 11:15 a.m. The students will receive their awards and perform or show their works.
Tickets are $16. Send a check to Yvonne Hately, 26019 Exmoor Drive, Mount Ply- mouth, FL 32776.
Decorative painting
Kathie Camara of Butterfly Kisses Studio will teach beginning decorative painting at The Plaster Cottage Craft Studio at Emerald Lakes Plaza on State Road 50 in Clermont for six weeks beginning May 16. The class will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays.
Students will learn the elements of design to paint new flowers each week in a sketchbook.
Cost: $120. Registration: 352-241-6407 or butterfly kissesstudio.com.
Melon Patch meeting
The Melon Patch Players will conduct its annual membership meeting and board of directors election at 7 p.m. May 9 at the playhouse, 311 N. 13th St., Leesburg.
Details: 352-787-3013.
Items to be considered should be submitted to Debbie Manis, Arts In Brief, Orlando Sentinel, 1898 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778 or fax to 352-742-5938 or send e-mail to dmanis@orlandosentinel.com.
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