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Local theater company brings interactive turn-ofthe-century murder mystery to Downtown DeLand

Step into the golden age of archaeology where high-society status, dark secrets and ancient Egyptian lore collide. Dotlight Theater Co. presents its newest original interactive production The Curse of Anubis Friday, Oct. 9, at Venue 142 in Downtown DeLand. Set at the turn of the…

Whimsical clay artist named by West Volusia Artists as the October Artist of the Month

The West Volusia Artists are excited to introduce John Walton, aka JAW, as the Artist of the Month for October. His whimsical clay piece of a dragon and an elf is titled Napping Friends. This piece is one of his “Fae” figures. Fae art is a genre of fantasy artwork focusing on…

Fall Festival of the Arts is part of Downtown DeLand’s DNA

In 1993, shortly after the first Fall Festival of the Arts was staged in Downtown DeLand, merchants were interviewed about the impact. Miriam Venger of Jabberwocky Books said she had had a good day on Saturday, and told the Orlando Sentinel she attributed it to the arts festival.…

Architect and pioneer John Porter Mace helped build West Volusia

If you have passed through the doors of historic DeLand Hall, you may know it was the first academic building on what would become the Stetson University campus. What is less widely known is the name of the man who designed it — and the significant role he played in shaping West…

Just like heaven: LOVESONG brings The Cure to life

Remember getting paid on a Friday, heading home with a little extra money in your pocket, and then hearing “Friday I’m in Love” come on the radio? Some songs just knew how to make a good day even better. Big hair, black eyeliner, beautifully gloomy guitars, and some of the most…

Start the Halloween season with Edgar Allan Poe

DeLand High School’s Hill Street Theatre is getting ready to kick off the Halloween season by sharing the mystery of the last five days of Edgar Allan Poe’s life in Julian Wiles’ fictional play Nevermore! In this Gothic portrayal of Poe’s tragic last days, playwright Julian Wiles…

Museum of Art – DeLand marks 75 years

As the Museum of Art – DeLand celebrates its 75th anniversary, the organization is also navigating a significant transition, concentrating its operations Downtown while preparing for a future increasingly dependent on community support. Executive Director Martha Underriner has…

City Repertory Theatre’s 2026-27 Season: Sondheim, Steinbeck, Scrooge and The Unexpected

Starting with “Company,” the 1970 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim next week, CRT’s season will include John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men,” “A Christmas Carol,” Christopher Durang’s 2012 comedy “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” the 2018 Peter Manos drama…

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Jackie Hannick is September Artist of the Month

The West Volusia Artists’ Artist of the Month for September is Jackie Hannick. This acrylic work called Salt Air was inspired by her memories of tropical landscapes from her youth. She says, “The spaciousness and light in this piece helps to emphasize how the dancing figure feels…

Halifax Repertory Theatre Presents Fiddler on the Roof

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:00PM Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:00PM Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 2:00PM Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:00PM Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 7:00PM Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 2:00PM