What is not to love? A co-op studio/gallery space for 10 artists and they host classes!!! The…read morehallway leading into the building and the studio is adorned with various artist paintings and photography. I stepped in and saw the paint covered tables, a handful of artists working at easels and I had an internal content sigh. This is my speed! I circled the artwork twice and picked a gift for my son and chatted with a couple of the artist there, one even offered me a teaching gig when I said I used to teach painting classes! Too bad I live 2 1/2 hours away! I loved the energy here and they have some very talented artists and something for every taste- IMO. They even have smaller items like cards and magnets. Support your local artists! And if you're visiting- buy yourself a fabulous and memorable gift!

Great experience! A pleasant surprise at the end of an alley :) Surrounded by art and also able to…read moreobserve an artist working on his craft! Jawan was the artist painting when we visited and I had a lovely time conversing with him about his work! Will most definitely come by again when visiting Mt. Dora.

I love, love, love the Mount Dora Library - also known as the WT Bland Library in Lake County…read more With ample parking walking distance to both a butterfly garden AND a walking trail, what's not to love? Even their library cards feature pictures of butterflies. Friendly staff are quick to help you find what you need. Classes are available for local residents. And self-checkouts are available, as well as access to public computers. I am a committed bibliophile and thrilled the Mount Dora Library is here to support my reading adventures.

This is one of the BEST libraries around. They offer a wide selection of books and will also get…read moreyou books from other Lake county libraries, if needed. The staff is extremely friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Check their calendar for all activities they over (chair yoga, classes, story time etc.) Right next to the main building is a beautiful butterfly garden. I am so grateful to have this library in our community.

Absolutely love this gated community that John Travolta lives at. Visited a friend that was in town…read morefor business and thru a party it was my birthday.

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First this is more than just paintings but there are gifts you won't find anywhere else-- earrings…read moreand yes refrigerator magnets of local Florida scenes! Of course there are Inspiring local Florida paintings - large and small -- and sculptures. Real art and real dedicated artists you can talk to.

My sister and I had RB Fine Arts auction some art work and pre-Colombian ceramics. They all sold…read more However, we were NEVER PAID, THE AUCTION HOUSE BUILDING IS EMPTY, and their website is now down. We will be contacting an attorney. Their other name was Compendium Auction House.

Thier website has open hours listed. I needed to see a lot that I hoped to bid on. As I live some…read moredistance from thier strip mall located showroom I stopped in while on other errands. Owner told me I needed an appointment to view. I explained the distance issue and he finally relented all the while complaining that I was walking on his freshly mopped tile floor creating liability for him. "if I can't see the item, I certainly won't bid on it "he was told.Took his minion 20 minutes to find the piece which turned out to be crap. Did not match the description. I had purchased from the auction house before with better results probably because I dealt with the minion whose name I cannot remember but who was very nice and far more professional than his boss. Now I see the business has either been sold or changed its name. Not surprising considering the owners business practices and attitude. I have stopped even looking at the listings because of the owner's business practices and I recommend others do the same.

Great little museum right at the edge of the Mt. Dora downtown. A one big room exhibit of the…read moreMemphis group's art and furniture. Also has several pieces that were owned by David Bowie. In fact, the few David Bowie pictures themselves are worth seeing up close. And it's only $8 to enter. If you take it all in and read the placards and watch the video, it's probably 45-60 minutes or you can power through in 15. Definitely unique and a must for anyone into modern art.

Wonderfully curated museum in downtown Mt Dora. If you wonder what the 80s was like stop in! I…read morewent during the exhibition of the Memphis collective with pieces from David Bowies estate and it was a fantastic blast from the past. The museum has a good flexible space for showcasing its exhibits and a funky gift shop across the street.

Viva La Frida is a charming, small art festival in Mount Dora that's still new but has great…read morepotential. Tickets are required, but you get plenty in return, live music, food trucks, and a selection of art to browse and buy. I enjoyed some drinks, tasty bites from the trucks, and even picked up a few goodies to take home. It's a great way to spend an afternoon, especially if you're looking for something new to do. Very kid-friendly, too. One thing to note: parking in Mount Dora on a weekend with an event can be a challenge. Plan ahead or arrive early, we ended up parking pretty far from the event, which was the only downside of the day. Still, we had a good time and got to explore more of Mount Dora in the process.

We're currently at the Mount Dora art festival, but it took us around 15-20 minutes to find…read moreavailable parking spot. After finally finding a parking spot, we had to walk for about a mile to reach the location of the festival. If you're planning to attend this festival, it's advisable to come early when they first open to avoid parking and walking issues. There are lots of food stalls, vendors, and amazing artwork to admire. In addition, there's live music playing at the center of the art festival.

Important Note: If you park in the Mount Dora Free Public Parking area at 428 E 5th Ave, it's only…read morelike a 4-minute walk to the Community Building. This was my first time seeing a show at this venue; honestly, I never knew it existed until I bought tickets to see KK's Priest, LA Guns, and Burning Witches. I purchased my tickets a little over a month ago when I found out KK added Mount Dora to one of their stops. Originally, I was planning on going to Fort Lauderdale to see them, but this worked out better because I was able to stay local during Bike Week. I am surprised the Mount Dora Community Building is hosting Metal shows since its more of an event center for plays and the seats are mounted to the floor, yet they had a good turn out and the crowd wasn't too out of control. The bands were fantastic, I couldn't have asked for a better evening. Although I came to see KK & Ripper Owen's, I was really looking forward to seeing the all-girl metal band from Sweden, Burning Witches. If you get a chance to see them while they are in the US, I highly recommend going. The venue seats about 600 patrons, most everyone has a good view of the stage in the seated position; during metal shows everyone stands, so good luck with visibility. Regardless, the acoustics here are excellent, and the audiovisual crew were exceptional. Security was a breeze, no pat downs, just ticket checks at the door. The show was supposed to start at 6:30pm, but we didn't even get in the door until almost 7:30pm. When we fist arrived staff were only serving beer, cash only, exact change, WTF!!?? After Burning Witches finished the bar had more change and a better variety of drinks to choose from including a small variety of liquor. I also noticed they started accepting credit cards. Get it together people this is a Metal Concert. The venue was very clean and overall, I was happy the event was here, but the restroom situation sucks, pretty much a line out the door most of the evening. You might be able to sneak in during a set if you're on an end seat, but good luck leaving and returning to your seat in the center of the row while the band is playing. I like the intimacy of venues like this because it is easy to just run into the performers and chat with them a bit. While I was here, I was able to meet Laura Guldemond, Romana Kalkuhl, and Jeanine Grob from Burning Witches. All-in-all, I had a great time and will definitely be back.

Great Music venue, 1st time attending, might go back for next band I enjoy. Well worth the drive,…read more Get there early to find parking

I'd recently moved into the area and needed to find a new 'neighborhood' quilt store. I found this…read moregem when I took a different route home from work. From day one, the owner and staff were welcoming and friendly. Gorgeous quality and selection of heirloom fabrics, excellent selection of threads and patterns, and tons of accessories for your machine. One day while waiting to have my fabric cut, Phil caught me eyeing a Juki. I wasn't looking for a new machine at the time, but he offered a demonstration including how to proper thread it and adjust tension (my nemesis!), then gave me a stack of scrap material to play around with. After about 20 minutes he asked how I liked it. I said it was amazing. He then said my favorite words, "and it's on sale." Sold! They have been with me every step of the way as I learned my way around the machine. Love this shop!!

Very nice shop very helpful. Very pleasant. Great experience. See you again soon…read more You can get lost in this store. There is so much fabric. It's beautiful if you get a chance stop in.