LOCAL TALENT

Following an intermission brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent statewide mandated closures, the Clermont Performing Arts Center, Lake County’s largest performance hall located at 3700 S. Highway 27, reopened its doors with a 2021-2022 season jampacked with live stage shows including familiar favorites, as well as new and exciting shows made for the entire family.

According to the venue’s website, its staff “is working diligently to maintain the safety of every guest and will take every precaution to ensure the show goes on,” so when considering a show, watch for special rules or conditions that may apply.

UPCOMING SHOWS

There’s an old joke in the boating industry. Boat, they say, is an acronym for Break Out Another Thousand.

Fortunately, a new trend has emerged that is friendlier on a boater’s wallet because it eliminates unwanted maintenance and repair costs.

Instead of purchasing their own vessel, boaters are becoming members of boat clubs like Adventure Boat Share in Leesburg. They pay a one-time initiation fee and monthly dues. From there, all club members have to do to enjoy a day on the water is make a reservation and show up at one of the company’s three locations: Venetian Cove Marina, Lake Griffin, and Crystal River.

“I love getting people out on the water,” says Michael Dolan, owner of Adventure Boat Share. “We cover all the expenses—insurance, dock fees, and cleaning. The only thing we don’t cover is fuel.”

The company’s fleet includes everything from bass boats and sailboats to deck boats and bow riders. Members can boat from sunrise to sunset.

MODERN GENTLEMEN: 8 p.m. , Oct. 23, 2021

MY FATHER’S JEWISH! I’M IN THERAPY: 8 p.m., Nov. 5, 2021 DALE K, ALMOST EVIL COMEDY HYPNOTIST: 7 p.m., Nov. 17, 2021 HOTEL CALIFORNIA: 7 p.m., Nov. 19, 2021

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: 7 p.m., Dec. 11, 2021 NATURALLY 7: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 26, 2022

Buy your tickets at ClermontPAC.com or by calling 352.394.4800. *Shows and dates are subject to change.

The return of lots of old hair styles has come back for 2021. The “wolf cut” is a modern version of “the shag,” which was popularized in the late 1990s/early 2020s. The style entails lots of layers and texture, creating a more voluminous, messy look. The 1960s are back as well: think of Farrah Fawcett’s and Bridget Bardot’s Curtain Bangs, says Amanda Grace of Lather Beauty Salon in Leesburg.

Balayage remains popular after many years. “A ‘balayage,’ which is French for ‘painting with light’ is a color technique that embraces a rooty-look with soft ‘sun kissed’ blended highlights directed toward the face,” Amanda says. It is the perfect style for those who prefer a low-maintenance, natural look.

Warm tones are making a comeback after ashy cool tones have been very popular in recent years. Rosy reds, coppers, caramels, and golden blondes are trending this year. Also, bold, face-framing colors surrounding the face are a newer trend. A pop of blonde or a “fashion” color concentrated around the face gives a unique look to what could be a simple cut.

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