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THEATER

Rent 25th Anniversary Fare-

well Tour - At the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall through Jan. 9. Show times vary. Tickets start at $48. 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-4814849 or www.bbmannpah.com. Killer Joe - By The Laboratory Theater of Florida on select dates Jan. 12-29, with a half-price preview on Jan. 12. Show times vary. $30 adults; $10 students. 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers. 239-218-0481 or www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com.

Night and Day: Love Lost and Found through the Eyes of Cole

Porter - At the Players Circle Performing Arts Center at the Shell Factory Jan. 5-16. $40-50. 64554 North Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers. 239-800-3292 or PlayersCircleTheater.com.

Steel Magnolias - By Fort Myers

Theatre Jan. 7-16. Show times vary. $20$30. 16120 San Carlos Blvd., #5, Fort Myers. 239-323-6570 or ftmyerstheatre.com. The Colored Museum - By The-

atre Conspiracy at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8, Jan. 13-15 and Jan. 20-22, with a 2 p.m. matinee set for Jan. 30 at the Alliance for the Arts. This is an immersive theatrical experience where audiences travel throughout the Alliance gallery and campus to visit each “exhibit.” 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or ArtInLee. org/Theatre. Morning After Grace - By Florida

Repertory Theatre Jan. 7-26, with discounted previews Jan. 5-6. $59/$55 for regular performances and $39/$35 for discounted previews. 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers. 239-332-4488 or www.floridarep. org.

Worth the TRIP

TIM ALLEN Hot tickets across the state

» Tim Allen — Jan. 6, Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and

Casino, Hollywood. www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com. » Al Di Meola — Jan. 7, Bilheimer Capitol Theatre | Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. www.rutheckerdhall.com.

» Elvis Birthday Bash starring Mike

Albert, Scot Bruce and the Big E

Band — Jan. 7, Florida Theatre, Jacksonville. www.fl oridatheatre.com. » Jared Freid — Jan. 8, Broward Center,

Fort Lauderdale. www.browardcenter.org. » The Molly Ringwalds — Jan. 8,

House of Blues, Orlando. www.houseofblues.com/orlando. » The Fabulous Thunderbirds — Jan. 9, Bilheimer Capitol Theatre | Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. www.rutheckerdhall.com. » Live From Nashville — Jan. 9, Ruth

Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. www.rutheckerdhall.com. » Marc Broussard — Jan. 11, Bilheimer

Capitol Theatre | Ruth Eckerd Hall,

Clearwater. www.rutheckerdhall.com. Singin’ in the Rain - By Broad-

way Palm Theatre through Feb. 12. Show times and ticket prices vary. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com.

Over the River and Through

the Woods - At Off Broadway Palm Theatre Jan. 13-March 5. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com.

Joey & Maria’s Comedy Ital-

ian Wedding - At The Ballroom at the Naples Woman’s Club through April. Doors open at 6 p.m. $75 per person in December; $85 per person January-April. Tickets include a three-course dinner by Artichoke & Company. 570 Park St., Naples. Shows at the Bonita Springs Elks Lodge begin Jan. 8 ($60). 3231 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs. ComedyItalianWedding.com or 888-562-7537

Nunsense: The Second Com-

ing - By Cultural Park Theater Jan. 13-23. Show times vary. 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-772-5862 or culturalparktheater.com.

Quartet - By New Phoenix Theatre Jan. 6-23. $25. 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-284-5214 or www.newphoenixtheatrefortmyers.org.

THURSDAY1.6

Bird Lecture - The Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society presents “Heron Foraging Behavior” by Dr. Jerome Jackson, FGCU professor emeritus and host of WGCU’s public radio show, “With the Wild Things,” at 7 p.m. This is the first of eight lectures to be held on consecutive Thursdays at the Sanibel Community House. $10 donation. 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Paypal.me/SanCapAudubon or www.san-capaudubon.org. Mall Mutts - Adoptable and adorable pups from the Gulf Coast Humane Society visit the Lee County Sheriff’s Community Outreach Center in Suite 109 at Miromar Outlets and stroll the mall from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 239-948-3766 or www.miromaroutlets.com.

Crossover Concert - Bach to Blue-

grass, featuring award-winning violinist Tessa Lark and virtuoso composer/ bassist Michael Thurber, comes to the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center at 7:30 p.m. $45 in advance; $10 students; $50 at the door. 2301 First St., Fort Myers River District. 239-333-1933 or www.sbdac.com/ music-series-2022/.

Sounds of Discovery - Friends of

Lovers Key and the Americana Community Music Association host an acoustic concert of original music at 5:30 p.m. at the new Welcome & Discovery Center. Performers are J. Robert, Ricky Baker Cegelis and Karen Cohen. $25. 8700 Estero Blvd. Fort Myers Beach. www. americanacma.org. History Tours - True Tours offers River District tours at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays in downtown Fort Myers. Tours leave from the Franklin Shops at 2200 First St. $18 plus tax. Private tours are also available. 239-945-0405 or Truetours.net.

Live Music - Yard Dog Charlie performs at 5 p.m. at Mudbugs. 1473 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 239-472-2221 or www. mudbugssanibel.com. Funny Guy - Comedian Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling performs tonight through Saturday at the Laugh In Comedy Café. Show times vary. $20 general admission; $25 VIP. 8595 College Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-479-LAFF or www.laughincomedycafe.com. Live Music - Eddie & the Edsels performs from 6-10 p.m. at the Zig Zag Lounge at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee. 506 South 1st St., Immokalee. 800-218-0007, moreinparadise.com or facebook.com/ SeminoleCasinoHotel/. Jazz Tunes - The Dan Miller Quartet performs from 7-10 p.m. on Thursdays at The Barrel Room. 2214 Bay St. 239-3332225 or www.barrelroomfortmyers.com. Live Music - Deb and the Dynamics performs from 6-9 p.m. at the Nauti Parrot Dock Bar. 19001 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. 239-314-5667. Blues Tunes - Mike Imbasciani and his BluezRockerz perform from 6-9 p.m. at the Nauti Parrot Oasis. 17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers. 239-208-2349.

FRIDAY1.7

Vespers - Choral Artistry starts the new year on a high note with the sounds of Rachmaninoff’s “Vespers” from the “All Night Vigil” service of the Russian Orthodox Liturgy. Performances are scheduled at Sanibel Community Church (7 p.m. tonight); at St. Mary’s Episcopal in Bonita Springs (7 p.m. Saturday); and at Trinity by the Cove Episcopal in Naples (4 p.m. Sunday). Free admission; donations welcome. www.choralartistry.org or 239-560-5695.

Art Event - The Fort Myers River District Alliance hosts Art Walk from 6-10 p.m. in the downtown historic district. Enjoy art, demos, exhibits, music, dining and shopping. www.myriverdistrict.com/ events/art-walk/. Art Opening - The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center hosts an opening night reception for two exhibits from 6-10 p.m. during Art Walk. A Darryl Pottorf solo exhibition is featured in the Grand Atrium. Featured in the Capital Gallery is the collaboration exhibition “Quattro Mani” by Mr. Pottorf and Robert Rauschenberg. The shows are on display through Jan. 28. 2301 First St., Fort Myers. www.sbdac. com or 239-333-1933.

Rooftop Tunes - Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center presents music by the Danny Sinoff Trio from 8-11 p.m. 2301 First St. 239-333-1933 or www.sbdac.com.

Sunset Trip - GAEA Guides offers a Sunset/Bird Rookery Kayak Tour on the Caloosahatchee River from 3:30-6:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Tour the river with a Florida Master Naturalist to see nesting sites and thousands of birds. $50 per person; includes all equipment. For reservations: 239-694-5513 or www. GAEAGuides.com.

More Music - Phase 1 Live performs from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. tonight and Saturday at the Zig Zag Lounge at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee. 506 South 1st St., Immokalee. 800-218-0007, moreinparadise.com or facebook.com/SeminoleCasinoHotel/. Live Music - Chris Shutters performs from 8 p.m.-midnight at The Barrel Room. 2214 Bay St. 239-333-2225 or www. barrelroomfortmyers.com. Musical Show - Brother Love’s Musical Extravaganza takes the stage from 6-9 p.m. at Olde Fish House Marina. 4530 Pine Island Road, Matlacha. 239-282-9577. Live Music - Deb and the Dynamics perform from 7-10 p.m. at Rusty’s Raw Bar. 4631 SE 10 Place, Cape Coral. 239360-8154.

Tribute Show - Bonita Springs/ Estero Elks Lodge #2753 presents a Journey tribute band at 7:15 p.m. A grand buffet is open from 5-7 p.m. $49.95 plus tax. 3231 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs. 239-949-1066.

SATURDAY1.8

Artistic Crossroads - Arts Planet

presents acclaimed Peabody Conservatory teacher and performer Israeli-American cellist Amit Peled, Naples Philharmonic principal cellist Adam Satinsky, and pianist Alexandra Carlson at 3 p.m. at Moorings Presbyterian Church. A light prosecco reception follows in the courtyard. Free for students but tickets required. Regular tickets are $55, with a “pay-what-you-can” option. 791 Harbour Dr., Naples www.ArtsPlanetNaples.org or 239-465-8132.

Free Festival - Seminole Casino Hotel hosts the free Southern Fried Swamp Jam Festival at 11 a.m. The event features six full-length, outdoor concerts with additional entertainment in the Zig Zag Lounge, as well as a truck and bike show, a large vendor section and a variety of food trucks. Performers include 38 Special, Molly Hatchet, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Georgia Satellites, Chasing Dallas, Jack Michael Band, and Mike Imbasciani and his BluezRockerz. Free admission; bring chairs for seating. 506 South 1st St., Immokalee. 800-2180007, moreinparadise.com or facebook. com/SeminoleCasinoHotel/. Art Fest - The 37th annual Cape Coral Art Festival & Market Place is set for today and Sunday on Cape Coral Parkway. In addition to work by juried artists and crafters, the event features Art on the Parkway showcasing the work of K-12 art students. Free admission. capecoralfestival.com. Annual Festival - Leading Latina

Inc. presents the third annual Dia de Los Reyes Festival from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Brotherhood of Heroes Resource Center & Museum. The event features local heroes, including LCSO spokesdog Sgt. Hope, plus music, food, dance groups, vendors, a domino tournament, a cigar-rolling demo and a photo op with the “Three Kings.” leadinglatinaswfl. com/dia-de-los-reyes-festival or info@ leadinglatinaswfl.com. Listening Room - A new Singer/

Songwriter Listening Room runs from 2-4 p.m. at the Bonita Springs Library. Hosted by Linda Liles, who sings historical songs and presents a slideshow about Bonita’s pioneer families, the event features CJ Matthew, Monahan and Boyle, Carlene Thissen and Mike Bauer performing original songs. The event is open to songwriters to share their music and meet other musicians. Free admission. 10560 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs. 239273-3583.

Art Event - The 26th annual Naples New Year’s Art Show runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sunday on Fifth Avenue South. The juried, fine art show features 250 professional artists from around the country offering a wide variety of art mediums. Free, but $10 suggested donation. naplesart.org/naples-new-years-artshow/.

Americana Music - The Americana

Community Music Association welcomes the Reckless Saints at All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, with the Pearl Street Band at 7 p.m. Suggested donation: $18 non-members; $12 members. 2756 McGregor Blvd.,

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Florida Repertory Theatre’s 2021-2022 season continues with Morning After Grace by Carey Crim. The brand new comedy kicks off the new year with laughs and a heartwarming, latein-life story of love. Morning After Grace runs in the Historic Arcade Theatre Jan. 7 to Jan. 26, with discounted previews Jan. 4 – 6. “We are thrilled to continue our season with this uplifting and outrageous comedy about the power of connection,” said artistic director Greg Longenhagen. Morning After Grace shows us we can move forward after a loss and that it is never too late to take a chance on love or engage a new beginning. I suspect that many Southwest Florida audience members will identify with these characters – the play takes place in a Gulf Coast retirement village. I hope you’ll join us for some well-deserved laughter!” Morning After Grace follows retirees Angus and Abigail, who after hooking up at a funeral, nd themselves wrapped in sheets and questioning their choices. Enter next-door neighbor Ollie, a former Detroit Tigers player who’s traded his mitt for golf clubs and a yoga mat, and all bets are off for a peaceful retirement. Nothing is as it seems with this trio, and every

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revelation brings new laughs! Florida Rep’s production stars Martin LaPlatney and Katrina Ferguson as Angus and Abigail, and Marvin Bell as Ollie.

LaPlatney returns to Florida Rep after appearances in Outside Mullingar and One Slight Hitch, and Ferguson returns after making her Florida Rep debut in Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park. Bell makes his Florida Rep debut in Morning After Grace, but is no stranger to Southwest Florida, after his recent appearance in August Wilson’s Radio Golf at Gulfshore Playhouse earlier this season. Florida Rep ensemble member Chris Clavelli returns to Florida Rep after directing Ken Ludwig’s A Fox on the Fairway and A Doll’s House, Part 2 in the 2019-2020 season. Clavelli is joined by an expert creative team, including set designer Kim Powers (Florida Rep debut), costume designer Charlene Gross (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder), lighting designer Rob Siler (Alabaster), sound designer Adam Trummel (West Side Story), and ensemble stage manager Janine Wochna (The Woman in Black). Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m., and 8 p.m. for the opening night gala performance on Friday, Jan. 7. Florida Rep’s parking lot opens 2 hours before each performance and offers guests free parking across the street from the Arcade Theatre. Until further notice, Florida Rep is operating with enhanced health and safety measures, and current protocols are outlined at the theatre’s website at www.oridarep.org/buytickets/protocols-for-safety/ Tickets start at $59/$55 for regular performances and $39/$35 for discounted previews, and are available online at www.FloridaRep.org and through the box oce at 239-332-4488. Florida Repertory Theatre performs in the Historic Arcade Theatre and the ArtStage Studio Theatre on Bay St. between Jackson & Hendry with free parking in the Fort Myers River District.

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