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Golden oldies, young golden voice rise in song

A classic '60s British Invasion group and a current country superstar perform on stage this weekend at Silver Springs.

By JORGE SANCHEZ
Published February 4, 2006

Head over to Silver Springs nature park near Ocala this weekend to catch Herman's Hermits today or Leann Rimes on Sunday.

Known for their pop music of the 1960s, Herman's Hermits takes credit for the bubbly sing-along I'm Into Something Good, which is still played on oldies radio stations. Lead singer Peter Noone is scheduled to appear with the band.

Other Hermits hits include the folksy Mrs. Brown, You've Got A Lovely Daughter along with There's a Kind of Hush and the historical novelty I'm Henry the VIII, I Am. Music begins at noon with opening act Jerico.

Rimes hit the county charts while she was quite young: 13. Her first hit, Blue, showed off her incredible singing range, interspersed with some yodeling. It also led to her two Grammy wins for Best New Artist and Best Country Female Vocalist, in 1996. Only 22 now, she's a veteran of the country music circuit. She's also married and has a new CD, This Woman.

Music starts at noon with opening act Norman Lee Schaeffer. Concerts are included as part of regular admission: $32.99 for adults; $23.99 for children ages 3 to 10; and children age 2 and younger admitted free. Admission for seniors (55 and older) is $29.99.

The park is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring in any Coke product for an $8 discount.

Silver Springs is east of Ocala on State Road 40 Silver Springs Boulevard, in Marion County. Call (352) 236-2121 or visit www.silversprings.com

In other weekend events:

LAUGHS: Comedian Carl Lee will headline at 8:30 p.m. today at Giggles comedy club at the Park Inn Hotel, 4076 S Suncoast Blvd. (U.S. 19), Homosassa Springs. The featured performer will be Dava Krause. Tickets are $7. Doors open for dinner at 7:30. Call 628-4311 for information.

ARTS CENTER THEATRE: Legends, a comedy about two feuding faded actors who reluctantly agree to star in a play because both women need the money, continues through Sunday at the Arts Center Theater, 2644 N Annapolis Ave., Citrus Hills. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15. Call the box office at 746-7606.

MUSICAL SOJOURN: The Florida Orchestra will perform "Vienna, City of My Dreams" at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Center for the Performing Arts at River Ridge, 11646 Town Center Road, New Port Richey. The program includes work by Vivaldi, Schubert, Strauss and Beethoven. Conducting will be Susan Haig. Tickets are $21.50 to $26.50. Call (813) 286-2403 or toll-free 1-800-662-7286 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

WILLKOMMEN, BIENVENUE AND WELCOME: The Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19 in Hudson, will present its production of Cabaret through Feb. 26. Shows are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays and 1:30 p.m. some Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Doors open two hours before each show for included buffet and cash bar. Dinner and show tickets are $41; show only, $29.95; ages 12 and younger, $23.45 and $18.45, all plus tax and tip. For information, call toll-free 1-888-655-7469 or visit www.showpalace.net

ROCK ON: The Bourbon Street Concert Club, 4331 U.S. 19, New Port Richey, will present FableBowl II with Fable, Clenchfist, Lost in Progress, Unspoken and Fushumeng at 8 p.m. today. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door. Doors open at 7. Call (727) 843-0686 for information.

Jorge Sanchez covers arts and entertainment in Citrus County. Call 860-7313 or e-mail sanchez@sptimes.com

[Last modified February 4, 2006, 00:32:20]