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Join us for the First Friday Public Art Reception on 9/4 at the MANN Center for the Arts.

First Friday Art Reception
September 4 from 5-7pm
Awards Presentation in the Emerging Artist Gallery at 6pm

Visit all three galleries!

September 4 Special Event

Explore new public artwork at the Center in celebration of Bee City USA. Our newest artwork has been installed at the front entrance.

Take your picture with our new Bee, created by artist Chris Dalton.

Five adults stand outside a brick building posing with a large dragonfly sculpture featuring turquoise wings and a green stem in front of them.
Flute players in a small ensemble, reading music stands in a rehearsal room.

Lee County Community Orchestra
October 10 (7:30pm) and 11 (3pm)
Season Opener

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Poster for Breaking Dad comedy tour on Nov 7, 7pm, starring Mark Brady and Justin Scranton; streaming logos shown at bottom (Apple TV, Prime Video, Comedy Dynamics, SiriusXM).

Bad Dads Comedy Tour
November 7 at 7pm
An evening for adults.

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Paperhand Puppets A World of Wonder

A World of Wonder (Learn More)
December 12
Art projects start at 1pm, show at 3pm

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Event poster for Alumni Day 2026 hosted by Mann Center for the Arts; large'ALUMNI DAY 2026' with date October 4, 2026, 1:30–4:00 PM and related school branding in the background.

Alumni Day 2026
October 4, 1:30-4pm

Calling all alumni of the former Sanford High School, Sanford Junior High School, and West Sanford Middle School! Join us for Alumni Day 2026 on Sunday, October 4 from 1:30-4pm.

Everyone is invited to this event whether you attended the school as a teacher or student, as a family member, or a passionate supporter of the community.

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