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31julAll Day04octThe Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) invites visitors to keep marking America's Semiquincentennial Till Oct 4)

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The fireworks may be over, but the celebration is just getting started. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) invites visitors to keep marking America’s Semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence – with USA 250: 250 Years on the Road to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

While July 4 kicked off a year of national reflection, USA 250 gives Central Floridians months more to explore what 250 years of American life has looked like, through photography, painting, printmaking, collage, etching, and weaving that map the country’s landscapes, labor, movements, and ideals.

Envisioned as a road trip across the United States, USA 250 trails significant historical points of view where artists have recognized, responded to, or documented changing human experiences. The earliest painting on view hails from the late 19th-century Hudson River School and is displayed alongside works across media, extending into the contemporary era.

Doris Ulmann, Unititled Farmer with Pair of Jennies

Each wall in the exhibition corresponds to one of five geographical regions, beginning with the Southeast and moving counterclockwise through the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, the Midwest, the North and Northwest, and concluding with the Southwest. Visitors can take the wheel and choose their own route – from photographs of the National Parks and Depression-era landscapes to paintings of American labor and Pop Art prints commissioned for the 1976 Bicentennial.

The exhibition features works by some of the most recognized names in American art, including Fritz Scholder, Grant Wood, Ansel Adams, Thomas Moran, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Indiana, and Alfred Stieglitz, among others.

“In curating this exhibition, I wanted to share a breadth of experiences across the vast landscape that is the United States. Working with images and objects from our collection that recall the latter half of the 250 years since the American Revolution, a picture emerged of a nation that progressed through the Second Industrial Revolution and ushered in scientific, technological, social, urban, rural and environmental transformations,” said Katherine Page, associate curator at OMA. “Artists have been at the forefront of visualizing and recording those changes. As we honor the 250th anniversary of an ever-evolving country, I want visitors to dream and celebrate what the next 250 years of our future could hold.”

Also on view is an extension of the museum’s Echoes of the Ancient in Contemporary Voices exhibition: Mateo Blanco’s Arhuaco Flag (2025), a naturally dyed, handwoven cotton flag created in collaboration with the Arhuaco Indigenous people of Colombia and courtesy of the artist. The American flag represents Blanco’s journey, commemorates the nation’s 250th anniversary, and reflects on the enduring spirit of a country built on freedom, resilience, and the belief that everyone’s story matters.

USA 250 is on view at OMA through October 4.

For more information about the Orlando Museum of Art and upcoming events, please visit www.omart.org.

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About the Orlando Museum of Art: Founded in 1924, the Orlando Museum of Art is a leading cultural institution in the Southeast, dedicated to stimulating creativity and intellectual curiosity by connecting people from all backgrounds and experiences with compelling art and new ideas.

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July 31 (Friday) - October 4 (Sunday)

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Orlando Art Museum

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10sep5:15 pm5:15 pmNavigating Business Funding:Expert Lenders Panel

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Small business owners seeking guidance on financing opportunities will have the chance to hear directly from experienced lenders during an upcoming free seminar hosted by the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Lake County.

The seminar, “Navigating Business Funding: Expert Lenders Panel,” will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Cooper Memorial Library, Rooms 108 A & B, located at 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont.

Florida SBDC at Lake County provides a wide range of services to entrepreneurs and business owners, including no-cost, one-on-one customized consulting for businesses from startup through second-stage growth, ongoing training through workshops and seminars, and specialized programs designed to support growing companies.

During the seminar, attendees will gain valuable insight into business funding options and have the opportunity to connect with lenders from several leading financial institutions. Panelists are scheduled to include representatives from Fifth Third Bank, Bank of America, First National Bank of Mount Dora, Regions Bank, Seacoast Bank, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

The discussion will cover key topics such as available funding options, loan qualification criteria, common challenges faced by applicants, and the documentation typically required during the lending process. Following the panel discussion, participants will have the opportunity to network directly with lenders and ask questions specific to their business needs.

The event is free to attend, but advance registration is encouraged.

To reserve a seat, visit: Event Registration Page

Business owners interested in learning how to position their companies for financing and growth are encouraged to attend this informative session.

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(Thursday) 5:15 pm - 5:15 pm

Location

COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY

2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont

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11sep10:00 am12:00 pmClermont to Host 25th Annual September 11 Memorial Ceremony

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The City of Clermont will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with its annual September 11 Memorial Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.

Hosted by the Clermont Fire Department and Clermont Police Department, the ceremony will begin at 10 am at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center. Community members are invited to attend and join in honoring the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the attacks, as well as the first responders whose courage and sacrifice became a symbol of resilience and service.

This year’s event marks the 25th annual observance and serves as an opportunity for residents to reflect on one of the most significant moments in American history. Organizers say the ceremony will focus on remembrance, gratitude, and unity while paying tribute to the firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and civilians who responded during and after the attacks.

As the nation reaches a quarter-century since Sept. 11, local officials encourage the community to come together to honor the lives lost and recognize the enduring legacy of service and heroism that emerged from the tragedy.

The ceremony will be held at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center, located at 3700 S. Highway 27. Attendance is free, and all members of the public are welcome to participate in the solemn tribute.

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(Friday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Clermont Arts and Recreation Center

3700 S US Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34711

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