The Florida Chitlin’ Circuit: Where the Legends Came to Play During the Jim Crow Era

Name: The Florida Chitlin’ Circuit: Where the Legends Came to Play During the Jim Crow Era
Start: 2026-09-19T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-19T23:59:00-04:00
Location: The Florida Chitlin’ Circuit: Where the Legends Came to Play During the Jim Crow Era

Marion Theatre 50 S. Magnolia Ave. Ocala, Florida 34471

(352) 351-1606

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September 19, 2026 | 7:30 PM
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GA: $10

Filmmakers and music historians William Wirths (aka Rev. Billy C. Wirtz) and Bob Kealing will show and discuss their film, “The Florida Chitlin’ Circuit: Where the Legends Came to Play During the Jim Crowe Era,” exploring the cultural economic conditions that shaped American popular music in the mid-20th century. Particular attention will be given to the trailblazing performers of the “Chitlin’ Circuit,” a system of venues from Detroit to Tampa for African American artists during an era of racial segragation.

Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Marion Theatre

50 S Magnolia Avenue Ocala, Florida 34471 (352) 820-3049

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