Kathy Collins

Dec 30, 2024 | ospreyobserver.com | Kathy Collins

Now through March 31, 2025, you can see life-size sculptures which have been strategically placed throughout historic downtown Plant City by the Arts Council of Plant City. The sculptures were created by J. Seward Johnson. The sculpture exhibition will display 10 sculptures of Johnson’s Celebrating the Familiar collection. Celebrating the Familiar provides a sculptural commentary on daily life, presenting viewers with realistic bronze sculptures.

Dec 4, 2024 | ospreyobserver.com | Kathy Collins

The Village Players will present A Christmas Chaos over several weekends this December. All shows will be performed at the historic James McCabe Theater, located at 506 N. 5th St. in Valrico. The shows will be held on Friday, December 6, 13 and 20, and on Saturday, December 7, 14 and 21, at 8 p.m. There will also be two Sunday matinees on December 8 and 15 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $23 plus a fee for general admission and $20 for seniors, military and students.

Dec 4, 2024 | ospreyobserver.com | Kathy Collins

Get into the holiday spirit with a visit to Plant City Entertainment, located in historic downtown Plant City, and see its holiday spectacular, Jingle Bell Jukebox. This lively children’s musical will be performed on Saturday, December 7, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. It will also be performed on Sunday, December 8, at 2 p.m. The box office opens at 12:30 p.m. for the matinees and at 6:30 p.m. for the evening show. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 years old and younger.

Dec 4, 2024 | ospreyobserver.com | Kathy Collins

The Missing Piece Theatre Company is a volunteer-run theater organization. All of its performances are offered at the Gem Theater, located at 118 NW 1st Ave. in Mulberry. The next performance of the highly talented cast and crew of The Missing Piece Theatre is The Gift of the Magi. This will be performed on Friday, December 13, at 8 p.m. and on Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16. Please visit www.themissingpiecetheatre.org to get tickets.

Nov 27, 2024 | ospreyobserver.com | Kathy Collins

The Dance Center, located in Brandon, is set to present the holiday classic The Nutcracker but with a twist. Hannah Townend, owner of The Dance Center, said, “Get ready to experience The Nutcracker like never before. In our version, jazz meets ballet in an electrifying production that is pure holiday joy.