On The Gulf
Immersive Voyage Under the Sea at Calusa Nature Center
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is presenting Sounds of the Ocean, the award-winning immersive experience that blends ambient music, ocean sounds and visuals, and marine conservation storytelling throughout October and November.
An official UN Ocean Decade Activity, the film screenings hope to bring audiences on a moving journey beneath the waves, using real underwater recordings, meditative soundscapes, and highdefinition imagery of marine life to forge a deep connection with the lifein the oceans.
The experience combines sounds of whales and dolphins, live music, dance, visual art, and ocean imagery to guide the audience on a mindful underwater odyssey.
Sounds of the Ocean, featured as the closing event at the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal in 2022, features 360 o full-dome projection in the planetarium and surround-sound with 100% real imagery; no animation or CGI.
In partnership with the Floridabased nonprofit Captains for Clean Water, Sounds of the Ocean will donate 10% of all ticket sales to support local efforts to restore and protect Florida’s waterways. Shows are Fri-Sun in October & November at 4:30, 5:45, 7 & 8:15pm.
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is located at 3450 Ortiz Ave, in Ft Myers.
The Nature Center is 0pen Tue-Sun 10am-4pm. Planetarium shows at 12:15 & 2:15pm. For information, call 275-3435.
Screenings of ‘‘Sounds of the Ocean’ at the Calusa Nature Center Planetarium feature full-dome projections and surround-sound.
The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on the Big Cypress Indian Reservation hosts their Indigenous Arts Celebration, November 8 & 9.
Seminole Arts Festival Returns To Tribe’s Museum
The American Indigenous Arts Celebration returns to the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on November 7 & 8.
The free festival showcases Art, Food, Wildlife Shows, and FamilyFriendly Activities that celebrate Indigenous Culture and heritage.
The festival begins with a Grand Entry Powwow led by Seminole Medicine Man Bobby Henry, Tribal dignitaries, Native drummers, dancers, and hoop dance performers. Visitors can experience Seminole traditions while entertained by live animal shows, alligator wrestling,
drumming, and a hoop dance competition.
Additional highlights include a fashion show by Seminole designer Lenora Roberts, live painting demonstration by Seminole artist Elgin Jumper, and the chance to meet Native American actor, Dallas Goldtooth and the new Miss Florida Seminole and Junior Miss Seminole 2025.
There will also be authentic Native craft vendors and artists, as well as free admission to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum.
The Ah-Tah-Th-Ki museum’s festival grounds and boardwalk are located in Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation at 34725 W. Boundary Rd. in Clewiston. The festival and museum are open 10am-5pm. Call 863-902-1113 forinformation.
Opera Naples Hosts Voice Competition
Opera Naples is seeking applicants for their second Luciano Pavarotti Foundation Opera Naples International Voice Competition. The competition will occur over three days with the first two rounds at Florida Gulf Coast University on March 13 & 14 and the final round in Naples’ Baker Park in Naples on March 15. The March semi-final and final round will be presented in front of a live audience.
The competition fosters the career development of promising young opera singers worldwide by providing a platform to be heard by a panel of industry professionals and compete for artistic contracts that will significantly further their careers.
Each winner will receive a minimum of $10,000 in contracts to perform with Opera Naples and other opera houses. Winners should be available from February 15-March 15, 2027 to rehearse and perform in the Opera Naples 2027 Festival Under the Stars.
Selected singers will participate in three rounds of live performances for a jury over the course of three-days. Each competitor is required to prepare a minimum of six arias in the language of their choice. A pianist will be provided.
The first round and semi-final rounds of the competition on March 13 & 14 will be held in Florida Gulf Coast University’s U.
Tobe Recital Hall. The final round on March 15 is located in Naples’ Baker Park.
In the first round, singers will present at least two brief aria selections. This round is not open to the public.
Singers in the semi-final round will present at least two other aria selections. The semi-finals are open to the public and free.
In the final round, singers will present an aria selected by the jury from previous rounds. Pavarotti’s wife, Nicoletta Pavarotti and Ramón Tebar, Opera Naples’ Artistic & Music Director, will preside over the jury.
The finals will also be open to the public and free.
The deadline to apply for the Voice Competition is October 15. Accepted singers will be notified no later than November 15.
Florida Gulf Coast University’s U. Tobe Recital Hall is in the Bower School of Music & the Arts’ music building. FGCU is located at 10501 FGCU Blvd. S. in Fort Myers.
Baker Park is located at 50 Riverside Circle in Naples.
For information about applying for the Pavarotti Foundation Opera Naples International Voice Competition, call 844-SING.
Sand Sculpting Championship Returns to Fort Myers Beach
T
he 35th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship returns to Fort Myers Beach, November 20-24. Fort Myers Beach will again host the nation’s top Master and Advanced Amateur sand sculptors.
Attendees can witness the creation of incredible sand sculptures by ten Master Sculptors and ten Advanced Amateur Sculptors from 10 countries. They can also enjoy live entertainment, Quick Sand demonstrations, and a wide variety of foods and beverages.
There will be a dedicated sand play area, allowing children to play and build their own sand sculptures.
The main event is on the beach at DiamondHead Beach Resort, located at 2000 Estero Blvd. in Fort Myers Beach.
Call 454-7500 for information.
The American Sand Sculpting Championship is November 20-24 on the beach at DiamondHead Resort in Fort Myers Beach.
‘Spooky Lights’ at Selby Gardens
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is hosting the Halloweenthemed light show, ‘Lights at Spooky Point’ at their Historic Spanish Point campus, October 3-November 1.
Visitors can trek along a hauntingly lit trail that winds through the wooded grounds and historic landmarks of the campus. Along the path, they will encounter whimsical Halloween displays and creative light installations. Returning favorites include the spectral ‘ghost orchids’ that hover above the Pioneer Graveyard, towering ‘Dracula orchids’ draped in eerie Spanish moss, and vibrant ‘spider orchids’ spun into glowing webs high in the trees. These decorations are inspired by real-life plants bearing the same names—a playful nod to Selby Gardens’ botanical roots and horticultural mission.
Guests will also find plenty of pumpkins, skeletons, and other Halloween classics.
‘Lights at Spooky Point’ is designed for all ages, but has a few scary surprises to keep older kids happy.
A limited number of tickets will be sold for each night of the show, with two entry times available: 6:30 & 7:45pm. Guests with young children or mobility issues are encouraged to consider the earlier entry. Those
who want the full ‘Spooky Point’ experience can opt for the later slot, after dark.
Advance ticket purchase is encouraged.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus is located at 401 N. Tamiami Trail in Osprey. The gardens are open daily 10am-5pm, but will remain open until 8:30pm October 1-November 1 for ‘Lights at Spooky Point.’
For information, call 941366-5731.
The keynote address by author Stephanie Elizondo Griest will kick off the event on Friday, November 7, 6-8pm in Academic Building 9, room 138.It is open to the public and free.
There will be workshops throughout Saturday, all held in Academic Building 9, rooms 106 & 138. Presenters to be announced. Morning workshops will take place from 9am-12pm, afternoon workshops will take place from 2-5pm. Events after 5pm to be announced.
Registration for workshops is required
Florida Gulf Coast University is located at 10501 FGCU Blvd. S. in Fort Myers. For information, call, 590-7421.
The Halloween-themed tradition, ‘Lights at Spooky Point’ continues October 3-November 1 at Marie Selby Botancial Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point in Osprey.
Writers Conference Returns to FGCU
The Sanibel Writers Conference returns to the Florida Gulf Coast University campus, November 7 & 8. The conference, a four-day conference featuring workshops, readings, concerts, and receptions, has moved off Sanibel since the island was damaged by Hurricanes Ian, Helene, and Milton. This year’s conference is again a two-day event.
Gulf Coast Writers Association Celebrates 30 Years
The Gulf Coast Writers Association is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a public luncheon on November 1.
Keynote speaker Robert N. Macomber, a multi-award-winning author, will share his expertise and advice on successfully navigating the writing world.
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During the open house, theatre staff will be on hand to provide tours and answer questions about the upcoming season, and the lobby bar and concessions will be open.
Founded in 1998, Florida Repertory Theatre is a nonprofit self-producing theatre company. Each production is cast by professional actors, many who have graced the stages of Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theatres across the country and abroad.
Free parking for guests opens 30 minutes before the start of the event in the company’s parking lot located across from the Arcade Theatre entrance, located at 2268 Bay St. in downtown Fort Myers’ Historic River District.
For information, call 332-4488.
Beth Johnson, are featured. The exhibition transforms the ancient art of paper folding into large scale metal sculptures.
The outdoor exhibition, ‘Origami in the Gardens’ is on view thru April 19 at Peace River Sculpture Gardens.
The Gulf Coast Writers Association, the largest writing group in Southwest Florida, support and connect writers of all backgrounds, skill levels, and genres, whether writing for personal fulfillment or professional pursuit.
The group hosts meetings on the third Saturday of each month, except December, presenting guest speakers offering advice about writing and getting published. Meetings are held 10am-12pm at St. Hilary’s Church, located at 50111 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers.
They also hold an annual Writing contest.
Their 30th anniversary luncheon is at 11:30am on November 1 at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 16410 Corporate Commerce Way in Fort Myers.
Registration is suggested. Visit gulfcoastwriters.org for information.
Florida Rep to Hold Open House
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lorida Repertory Theatre will hold an open house on October 6, from 5-7pm. Guests will get a sneak peek behind the scenes of Florida Rep’s Historic Arcade and ArtStage theatre spaces. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended.
Florida Repertory Theatre is hosting an open house on October 6, offering free behind-the-scenes tours
Large Metal Origami
Sculptures at Peace River Gardens
The Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens is hosting ‘Origami in the Garden’ thru April 19, an outdoor sculpture exhibition by world-renowned Santa Fe artists, Jenifer & Kevin Box. Works by other artists, including Te Jui Fu, Robert J. Lang, Michael G. LaFosse, and
As the youngest garden ever chosen to showcase this extraordinary exhibit, Peace River Gardens will display 13 monumental outdoor sculptures as well as smaller works in an indoor gallery.
As part of the immersive exhibit, a series of interactive experiences and artistic activities are being offered, including origami workshops for adults and kids, and educational tours, as well as a curated Bonsai showcase and meditative Zen garden.
Peace River Botanical Gardens, located at 5827 Riverside Dr in Punta Gorda, is open Tue-Sun 9am-4pm. For information, call 941-621-8299.
Haunted Nights at Alliance for the Arts
The Alliance for the Arts’ ‘13 Nights of Stage Fright: Curtain Call Carnage’ will immerse guests in a world of twisted clowns, disorienting corridors, and theatrical horrors. From October 18-November 1 guests can experience scary performances, iconic villain cosplay appearances, and ‘Time Warp’ dancers.
All events are free, with donations suggested. schedule
October 18: Alliance’s annual Rocky Horror Picture Show outdoor screening. Costume
contest before the film. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. (Haunted House preview 5-7pm, film 6-10pm)
October 19: Opening Night. The theme of the family-friendly evening is FreakArt After Dark, and features acrobats, magicians, and live music. (7-10pm)
October 20 & 27: Closed October 21, 22, 28: Bare Bones Haunted House. (7-9pm)
October 23: Halloween Community Night. Trick-ortreating, scavenger hunt, games, arts & crafts, and Jack-olantern carving. Costumes are encouraged. (6-9pm)
October 24: Hollywood Horrors night. Not recommended for children under 13, the evening features FX makeup booths, karaoke, card games, and a How to Survive a Psycho Killer workshop. (7-10pm)
October 25: Rise of the Undead. Night features special performances, FX makeup booths, an undead costume contest, and a walk-thru Zombicon Museum. (7-10pm)
October 26: Inkantations. Family-friendly event features tattoo artists, face painting, caricature artists, and ink blot fortune telling. (7-10pm)
October 29: Spooky Stories Night Market. Art, music, vendors, food trucks, craft beer & wine. (7-9pm).
October 30: Full Scream Ahead. ‘A Little Boy’ one-act play, buried alive simulator, and fulltouch haunted house. Costumes encouraged. Recommended for ages 13 and older, must be 18
Matlacha author, Robert N. Macomber is guest speaker at Gulf Coast Writers Association’s 30th anniversary luncheon.
for full-touch haunted house. (7-10pm)
October 31: Monster Mash Halloween Dance Party & Graveyard Gala. A spooky celebration of art, music with DJ, photo booth, bobbing for apple, pumpkin painting, and film shorts. (7-10pm)
November 1: The Final Act. Last night of haunted house(7-10pm) Alliance for the Arts is located at 10091 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers. The gallery is open Tue-Fri 9am-7pm & Sat 9am-1pm. Call 939-2787 for information.
Fair at Fenway South Returns to JetBlue Park
The Fair at Fenway South celebrates its 11th year at JetBlue Park, bringing three weekends of thrilling rides, live entertainment, and food favorites to Southwest Florida, October 31-November 16.
The fair features a full lineup of award-winning entertainment, all included with admission. This year’s featured acts include:
• The Magic of Lance Gifford, a Las Vegas–style comedy hypnosis show.
• Wolves of the World, an educational traveling wolf pack performance.
• Victoria Circus & Thrill Show, acrobatics and daredevil stunts
• Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs, performing pigs.
• Cowtown USA, live milking demonstrations
• Giant Pettin.g Corral, handson experience for kids of all ages. The fairgrounds, spread
The Fair at Fenway South return to JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, weekends October 31-November 16.
over 20 acres, features a 100foot Giant Ferris Wheel and more than 30 state fair–style amusement rides and games, as well as an expanded Kiddieland for young children
The Fair at Fenway South is open October 31–November 2, November 7-9 & November 14–16; Fridays 5-11pm, Sat 3-11pm & Sun 3-10pm.
JetBlue Park is located at 11500 Fenway South Dr. in Fort Myers. For information, visit fairatfenway.com.
“Before the age of television and digital media, printed graphic posters seduced viewers with eye-catching advertisements. These posters offered images of longed-for convenience, indulgent tastes, novel entertainments and solutions to troubles consumers never knew they had,” said Rangsook Yoon, Senior Curator at Sarasota Art Museum. “They were selling desires, serving as visual billboards of what living modernity would look like. These stunning posters highlight Art Deco as a style and movement that aligned with the modernity in the turbulent early 20th century.”
Among the works on view are posters by A.M. Cassandre, a French painter, commercial poster artist and typeface designer, and Roger de Valerio, whose work communicates the speed of the new industrial era.
In addition to 100 iconic posters, the exhibition includes a selection of sculptural pieces and vintage cocktail shakers and barware modeled after airplanes, zeppelin airships, as well as elegant furniture and lighting pieces.
Ringling College of Art & Design’s Sarasota Art Museum focuses on contemporary artists and their work.
The exhibition, ‘Art Deco: The Golden Age of Illustration’ is on view at the Sarasota Art Museum thru March 29.
Sarasota Art Museum Celebrates Art Deco’s Centennial
The Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art & Design is celebrating 100 years of sleek geometric shapes, bold linear designs and vibrant colors with the exhibition, ‘Art Deco: The Golden Age of Illustration,’ on view thru March 29.
The exhibition features 100 rare and iconic posters from the 1920s and 1930s, with subjects ranging from automobiles, airlines and ocean liners to drinks and tobacco.
Located in the historic former Sarasota High School, located at 1001 South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. The museum is open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 11am-5pm. Call 941-309-5120 for information.
Rauschenberg Gallery Hosts Exhibition Celebrating Namesake’s 100th Birthday
The exhibition, Steve Keene: Rauschenberg 100 – A Centennial Celebration, a newly commissioned, site-specific installation of 100 paintings in honor and celebration of the 100th birthday of gallery namesake, Robert Rauschenberg, is on view at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Annex thru December 6.
Rauschenberg, one of the most highly acclaimed painters
of the 20th century, has been dubbed the ‘Assembly-Line Picasso’ by Time magazine.
Steve Keene is a Yale Universityeducated, Brooklyn-based artist who believes in ‘massproducing’ hand-painted artworks for the masses.
Sourcing countless ‘found’ photographs and images of Rauschenberg, his seminal iconic artworks, and his Captiva Island studio and compound, Steve Keene has created this centenary celebration as an ambitious and immersive exhibition of 100 newly-created paintings that capture both Rauschenberg’s art and life in advance (and during) his 100th birthday, October 22, 2025.
The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery was founded as The Gallery of Fine Art in 1979 on the Lee County campus of Florida Southwestern State College (then Edison Community College).
In June 2004, the Gallery of Fine Art was renamed the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery to honor and commemorate the college’s long-time association and friendship with the artist. Over
The exhibition, ‘Steve Keene: Rauschenberg 100 – A Centennial Celebration’ is on view thru December 6 at Florida SouthWestern State College’s Bob Rauschenberg Gallery.
more than three decades until his death, the Gallery worked closely with Rauschenberg to present world premiere exhibitions. The exhibition is in the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Annex, located in Building J-118 on the Florida SouthWestern State College campus, 8099 College Pkwy. in Fort Myers.
The gallery annex, open while the original gallery is undergoing extensive renovations, is open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Admission is free. For information, call 4899313.
Gulf Coast Writers Announce Contest Winners
The Gulf Coast Writers Association has announced the winners of its 2025 annual Writing Contest.
poetry
First Place: The Puzzle Piece, Suzie Eisinger (Marco Island, FL)
Second Place: I Am Nobody, Matthew Collins (Salem, NH)
Third Place: Purgatory, Geneva Kelly (North Fort Myers, FL)
fiction
First Place: Twenty Minutes Until
Showtime, Linda Saether (Cape Coral, FL)
Second Place: The Nightingale Sang On , Dave Williams (Prosper, TX)
Third Place: Harvest of Death, Marilyn Seguin, Akron, OH non - fiction
First Place: Impressions of India, Roger Baker (Naples, FL)
Second Place: Tommy, Thea Stuart (Des Moines, IA)
Third Place: Other Side of the Mountain, Patti Walsh (Fort Myers, FL)
honorable mention
Poetry: A Jewel in the Sun, Jeanne Meeks. Hey Nineteen, Karen Vazquez. Waltzing Wild West, Amy Pontius.
Fiction: Cold Feet in Shoetown, Lenea Howe. Peter Hamilton, Mary Charles. Judged, Richard Drummer.
Nonfiction: I’m a Walker, Jenean Roth. Knee Replacement from a Woman’s Perspective, Ginger Wakem. The Gate Opens, Monica Wright. Visit gulfcoastwriters.org for information.
The Great Illusion
Pby Nancy Stetson
oet Joyce Kilmer famously penned that only ‘God can make a tree,’ but Charles Clark and his team can do the job when asked.
Clark, who is Production Manager at Florida Repertory Theatre, oversees a staff of 30, including the costume shop manager, wardrobe supervisor, technical director, shop foreman, props master, master electrician, and others.
They create all kinds of worlds: a 1930s Paris hotel suite, a seedy South Philly nightclub circa 1959, a current-day lobby of a New York City apartment building.
“If it’s happening on the stage, I’m overseeing it,” Clark says.
His team created a life-sized tree for the set of ‘The Gin Game.’ In the ArtStage Studio Theatre, it towered over the rest of the set. The tree was so realistic, you’d think it pre-existed the venue and the theater had been built around it.
The play takes place on the back porch of a nursing home, but the script doesn’t specify a geographic location. Florida Rep set it in a heavily wooded area.
Clark’s beginning his fourth season with the theater.
“I’ve been in this industry forever, since I can remember,” he says. He’s worked on cruise ships, national tours, and for the Blue Man Group.
“I’ve poured my life into it. I’ve always enjoyed creating these different worlds for an audience to enjoy.”
Clark oversees a staff of 30, including the costume shop manager, wardrobe supervisor, technical director, shop foreman, props master, master electrician, and others.
“The job demands that “you be creative and still work within the laws of physics,” he says. “I like the mixture of both. I definitely have a creative side to me. And my father was an engineer in avionics, so I grew up with the analytical side.”
The 110-year old Historic Arcade Theater presents challenges other theaters don’t.
“We don’t have a fly system, so we can’t go up,” Clark says “And we don’t have wings, so we can go out. Everything we build we build onstage, and what you see is the room we have. If we want to add some technical elements or special effects, we’re limited in what we can do. Like flying people. We’d have to rip the ceiling out to fly people. We also can’t have sets that would slide off stag e, left and right.
“That’s why our sets look so good. Our sets have to have a different quality.”
Sometimes an audience is so impressed, they’ll applaud the set.
“It always feels good when that happens,” he says. “Every once in a while, on opening night, someone will thank me. They really like the Agatha Christie sets, the ornate sets.”
For Florida Rep’s production of ‘The Mountaintop,’ Clark and his production team created some special effects.
Staged in the studio theater, the play takes place in room 306 at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis during Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s last night on earth.
“We had a lot of tricks in that one,” Clark says. “We had to make flowers grow out of a carpet. It was a lot of fun and hard to pull off. That’s the thing about our job. When we go into the hardware store in the plumbing aisle, we’re not doing anything with water. We built a false floor, and then we had a plumbing system under
“There’s a method to the madness,” he says. If there’s any chaos, it’s organized chaos. Carpentry and building are done in one area, painting in another.
the floor and ran wires. And we had the roses attached to the wires so we could pull them up through the carpet. That effect was operated from the next room over.”
It made for a powerful, surreal moment for the audience, to see flowers suddenly growing out of a motel carpet.
The Process
“About two months before the show opens, we begin our design process,” Clark says. “We have a designer for every department: a scenic designer, props, a lighting designer, an audio designer and a costume designer. We get that team together with the director, and then we get the vision from the director. We read the script, and they talk about what he or she sees. It’s a round table discussion; they bat around ideas. We have some ensemble designers that we use.”
Clark discusses the show with Greg Longenhagen, the theater’s artistic producing director. They decide what the vibe should be for the show, he says, then call in the appropriate designer for that show.
“After that meeting, the scenic designer is the
first with a deadline,” Clark says. The designer presents it to Clark and Longenhagen, who review it with the designer.
“Sometimes it’s perfect and sometimes we have to make some changes,” Clark says. “Maybe it’s too far back from the action from the audience, or the doors aren’t in the exact space. We may need to tweak a wall. There may be some minor changes.
“Once we get the final design, I hand it over to the technical director. He orchestrates the builds from the paint shop and the carpentry team and the props.”
The design for the set depends upon what the script demands and the director’s motivation.
“For ‘Ben Butler,’ Greg wanted it very realistic. It was a farce, and he wanted it loud. With farces, you usually want it bright and loud,” Clark explains. Conversely, “Agatha Christie mysteries have an ornate, heavy-wood feeling, with dark woods. And many doors, so actors are coming in from many places, to add to the mystery.”
Musicals tend to be more minimalist and lend themselves to an open stage, as the
performers need room to dance and move about more.
“With ‘Beehive,’ we were going for a TV set feeling,” he says. “The last one, ‘Shout,’ we were trying to achieve the feel of a city street in London.”
He adds that they “cross paths a lot” with the costume designer, explaining, “For example, if we have red walls on the stage, we can’t have red costumes; we’d just have a lot of floating heads onstage then. Unless that’s what we want, the effect we’re going for.”
During a season, they create sets for nine shows.
“And then we also do two education conservatory shows,” he adds. “We do four tours that go out to the schools.
“It’s a busy theater.”
The Fun Factory
The sets are created in a warehouse just outside downtown Fort Myers.
It’s a large, nondescript concrete building with three roll-up doors, so trucks can back right up for easy loading.
What they don’t build themselves, they
obtain through Facebook Marketplace or antique malls, Clark says. Sometimes they’ll buy or borrow something from another theater.
He takes a visitor on a tour through the set shop.
“There’s a method to the madness,” he says. “We’re always rearranging.”
If there’s any chaos, it’s organized chaos. Carpentry and building are done in one area, painting in another (to prevent sawdust from getting into the paint.)
The carpentry area is where they build all the flats and walls and floors seen in a show
“Most everything you see on the stage that’s built, it’s built here,” Clark says.
In September, they built the set for ‘The Rat Pack Lounge,’ now playing in the ArtStage Studio Theatre through October 16.
“It’s set in a lounge bar,” he explains. The set includes a working bar that serves drinks to audience members during intermission.
The production team uses computer-aided drafting for reference. A top plan shows an ariel view of the stage, with each half inch on paper representing one foot in real life.
The painting area is tucked in a corner,
For Florida Rep’s production of ‘The Mountaintop,’ Clark and his production team created some special effects. “We had to make flowers grow out of a carpet.”
by shelves filled with gallons of paint and primer. Brushes hang in an orderly row above three industrial sinks. In a connected adjacent building is the props warehouse.
“I call it the antique mall,” Clark says. “It even has the same smell. This is where we store all the props, furniture, foliage. Anything we used in a show we try to save, so we can reuse.”
A sign on the wall is a replica of the iconic ‘Welcome to Las Vegas’ sign. Four coat racks of varying styles stand next to a variety of streetlamps. There are shelves of trophies, tea sets, knick-knacks. Swords, boat paddles and golf clubs stand side-by-side, grouped in oversized, heavy cardboard cylinders.
“Here’s an assortment of radios over the decades,” says Clark, waving at a shelf. “You never know what era we’re going to do a show in.
“It’s a time warp here,” he says, looking around.
There are rows of benches and pulpits and podiums, chairs galore of every shape and style: wicker, wood, Adirondack. Nearby stand a family rec room plaid sofa and velvet Victorian fainting couches.
“Sometimes we’ll negotiate with a business to borrow their stuff, if we don’t have it in storage here,” Clark says.
The tour continues past shelves of backpacks and briefcases, beer and soda bottles, martini shakers and flasks, tea kettles and toasters.
A separate room houses sewing machines and shelves of rolled up fabric, categorized by color and texture.
“We call it the Egg Room,” he says, explaining that someone had spilled yellow paint on the floor, causing someone to say, “It looks like egg.” The whimsical name stuck.
The building also stores plastic foliage from flowers to shrubs to tall fir trees.
Whatever is needed for the stage, it’ll likely to be found on the shelves or standing in a corner. And if it isn’t, the team can build it, no problem. Even if it’s a giant oak tree, or a flowering carpet.
“We’re all about the details,” says Clark. “That’s for sure.
“With enough money, you can pretty much achieve anything. The sets are all difficult in their own way and fun in their own way.” •
Domestic Horror Show
WHO’S AFRAID of ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’?
“Me,” says Gulfshore Playhouse founder and producing artistic director Kristen Coury. “I am.
“I think it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” she explains. “Not the hardest play I’ve ever directed, but the hardest show to work on. Day in and day out, eight hours a day being in the living room with these people. That’s going to be hard.
“And then to make it make sense to an audience is not easy.”
But Coury’s never shied away from a challenge. She’s directing the 1962 classic Edward Albee drama at Gulfshore Playhouse.
by Nancy Stetson
Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play. It was selected for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, but the advisory board overruled the jury, due to the profanity and sexual themes in the play.
In 1966, it was made into an award-winning film starring real-life couple Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. (Taylor won an Oscar for Best Actress and Sandy Dennis, who played Honey, won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress) .
‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ is about “getting inside the illusion,” Coury says. “It’s looking at the distinction between truth and illusion.
The play takes place over a tumultuous evening at George and Martha’s house. He’s a middle-aged history professor whose career has stalled out and his wife is the daughter of the college’s president. They’re both drunk, bickering and arguing endlessly. Though it’s 2am, they’ve invited over the new biology professor, Nick, and his wife, Honey. They all proceed to drink more, and George and Martha play vicious games with each other and their guests. They are bitter, disillusioned and antagonistic.
Jeffrey Binder, portraying George, also admits to being afraid of ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’
“It’s a big challenge,” he says. “And it’s a classic. It’s one of those opuses that you can really sink your teeth into. It tests your talents as an actor.”
“I’m trying to dig my own way into this that doesn’t fight the script and doesn’t have me going into this with preconceived ideas of who they are,” Binder says. ”I am trying to approach it without a preconceived notion.”
Coury describes the play as “an actor’s dream, a cornucopia of possibility.”
Coury says, “It has a surprising amount of comedy in it.
“All of those things that make it difficult also make it exciting to work on. It’s not the kind of part and kind of show you have the chance to do all the time. It takes a commitment and a real great ensemble to work on it. It takes four really connected actors to tell the story well.”
Part of his trepidation comes with wanting to get it right.
“It’s such an iconic piece,” Binder says.
‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ won the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play and the New York Drama
Beth Hylton, who portrays Martha, is not only unafraid of the play, but had been urging Coury to produce the show at Gulfshore Playhouse.
Coury, initially reluctant, eventually agreed.
“Beth is one of the best actors I know,” she says.
“She’s been begging me for decades to do this show. I feel her time has come.”
She notes that Hylton recently played the role at Everyman Theatre in Baltimore.
“It went well,” Coury says, “It has a surprising amount of comedy in it. It was the right time for us to do it now. I feel it’s the right space, doing it in the studio theater. You can’t escape.
“And it was the right time for Jeff Binder to do it. With these two actors, now is the time. The one thing I know for sure, this is an actor’s dream.”
Playing Against Type
Ten years ago, Hylton portrayed Blanche in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire.’ That started her thinking about other possible dream roles she’d want to play. She loves roles that have her playing against type, the opposite of her personality. They invigorate her.
“Not the hardest play I’ve ever directed, but the hardest show to work on, says Kristen Coury.
“On the face of it, I’m sunny, I’m cheerful,” Hylton says. “I’m ambitious, but compassionate. Martha has always been pulling at my shirttails. She presents opposite the way I present.”
But Hylton adds, as she read the play and “leaned into it, I feel there is so much I recognize in her. On the face of it, it’s the opposite of me, but when I read it, I feel so akin to it. I thought: ‘I have to do this person. And the most exciting collaborations I’ve had have been with Kristen. I have to do this with Kristen!’”
“I don’t think you’re seeing Martha at her best. [This is] the result of years of disappointment. Martha is really smart, but it’s 1962: the avenues available to her are so limited. I understand that burning desire of ambition and no place to put it. What do I do with this feeling? A lot of women understand what this is.”
Hylton estimates the couple probably married in the late 1930s/early 1940s. At that time, she says, “You marry the smartest guy you can,” because your own opportunities as a woman are extremely limited.
“This marriage is the result of years of disappointment. All these verbal pokes and jabs are missed attempts to connect. It’s aggressive.”
Hylton sees two possibilities. “Did Martha’s father keep George from being successful, or was George not ambitious? Either her father
Binder
destroys his career, or her husband didn’t have enough ambition to take her along.”
Truth and Illusion
‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ is about “getting inside the illusion,” Coury says. “It’s looking at the distinction between truth and illusion. So much of their world is fuzzy. They’ve been drinking so much. They’re playing games, emotional and mental, emotionally abusive games.
“It’s their strange way of loving each other. It’s very complex. I believe they love each other.”
Binder agrees.
He’s glad they’re producing it in the Struthers Studio because it’s such an intimate space.
“Talk about the audience being right there with you!” he says.
“That couple is fascinating; the games they play, the stories that they tell. Why do they stay together? Why do they love each other? Because they do. It’s just so complicated. It’s so complex. It’s filled with anger and shame and disappointment.”
Hylton says, “The most exciting collaborations I’ve had have been with Kristen. I have to do this with Kristen!’”
Despite her initial reluctance, Coury knew she would direct the play.
says, “Theater is meant to entertain us, but it’s entertaining us in order to teach us truths about ourselves as human beings.”
“I think there’s a quality about my style of directing,” she says. “I am relentlessly in search of the truth.”
Hylton agrees.
“Kristen is deeply curious and keenly invested in finding out the truth,” she says. “Theater is meant to entertain us, but it’s entertaining us in order to teach us truths about ourselves as human beings. She’s compassionate, she’s kind, she’s invested in the truth and she is ruthless in the investigation and the discovery of it.”
“Somewhere in the almost theater of the absurdist, complex, convoluted drunken escapades of this particular night, there is the truth, if you can get to the bottom it,” Coury says. “With my penchant of tracking down the truth and with these actors, I want to make sense of it in a way that many productions have not. I hope that will ultimately be extraordinarily satisfying to people.
“We cut our teeth and the audience’s teeth on theater like this: thinking theater. Provocative, controversial. It was extremely successful when it opened on Broadway, and
the movie has been successful. But I was petrified when I announced it, that there would be crickets in the room.”
After all, Gulfshore Playhouse’s previous season opened with ‘Anything Goes’ and closed with ‘Sweet Charity,’ two upbeat musicals diametrically opposite in tone from ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’
But when announced, it received the strongest reaction.
“It got the biggest gasp of all,” Coury says. Clocking in at over three hours long, ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ is an epic.
“It’s a Greek drama, it’s terrifying,” says Hylton. “It’s like going into battle; I got my shield on my axe, my sword. I have to go into battle, and go into it joyfully. This is one of the greatest American plays ever written.”
Though many see it as dark, Hylton insists it’s humorous.
“It’s hilarious,” she says, noting that housewives who came to see the play in the 60’s were reported as ‘laughing hilariously’.”
“I think there’s something recognizable about the way long-married couples engage with each other. What makes it so fun and funny and sexy is that we’re invited in, to watch something we know we shouldn’t be watching.
“And it’s delightful. Because it isn’t us.” •
‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ is playing October 23-November 23 in the Struthers Studio at Gulfshore Playhouse in Bonita Springs.
a memorable, musical year
Bby Jason MacNeil
lues/rock singer-songwriter Shannon McNally has been busy most of 2025. After a highly successful supporting slot with Tom Petty’s legendary bandmate Mike Campbell and his group The Dirty Knobs, McNally has rarely had any down time. But when she has, it’s been filled with collaborations, new music, and working on a new studio album.
“It’s been cumulative, but Mike Campbell has certainly kept me busy,” McNally says during a rare day off down the line from her Nashville home. “It’s been divine. It’s been like being on a rock and roll fantasy camp.”
The proverbial icing on the touring cake was performing at the original mecca of country music: the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville in late July.
“It was spectacular,” she says of the hallowed venue. “It really was. It was my Ryman debut and I think I had two of the best shows I ever performed solo. It was so warm. It felt like a home crowd because I live here in Nashville. I had a lot of love in the audience, and it’s a very ghostly place. You can call them ghosts or angels, whatever you want to call them. But there’s a lot of powerful energy in that building. So it was exciting. And extremely musical.”
The shows were also highlighted by a special guest who took in McNally’s soundcheck. Emmylou Harris, who essentially single-handedly resurrected the decaying venue with two shows in 1991 with her band the Nashville Ramblers (captured on the 1992 live album At The Ryman). She visited McNally and Campbell backstage. “It was a tenfold honor to get to see her,” McNally wrote in a July 28 Instagram post. “It’s no small thing to stand in the presence of those who inspired you in the first place.” McNally performed ‘Pancho and Lefty,’ a Townes Van Zandt song which Harris recorded for her 1976 album Luxur y Liner.
“I met her a number of times, but she came to the soundcheck which was really sweet,” she says. “And Mike got to meet her. I don’t know if he had gotten to meet her before, so he was excited to meet her because he’s a huge Emmy fan and Gram [Parsons] fan. So that was really sweet, to see them meet each other and hang out.”
Besides touring, McNally also reconnected with Son Volt’s Jay Farrar. Both she and Farrar recorded some material in 2008, but nothing happened with the songs. However, after the pandemic, Farrar touched base with McNally and returned
to the material. The result is Don’t Ya Take It Too Bad, a 12-track effort featuring nine covers and three original songs.
“Back then, we recorded a bunch of stuff, and I was pregnant with my daughter,” McNally recalls. “We just sort of stopped talking about them and went our separate ways and got into life. I got a call a year-and-a-half ago. Jay actually sent me a text saying, ‘Hey, I mixed those songs.’ I said, ‘What songs?’ He said those songs from way back when. He sent them to me and a few other ideas. He went and put the record out. So yeah, it was just kind of manna from heaven.”
McNally is no stranger to collaborations. She’s touring portions of this fall with Max Gomez on both the East Coast and West Coast. The musician also recently contributed ‘Tout Les Temps En Temps,’ a track on the Clifton Chenier covers album, A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco Clifton Chenier. The album also features an A-list of artists including The Rolling Stones, Steve Earle, and Lucinda Williams, among others.
“It’s nice to have a teammate sometimes,” she says of the collaborative process. “It just hard always going on your own, so I feel like you get the ball further down the field collaborating. Really, all music is a collaboration. Just because you’re a solo artist, you’re still bringing in a drummer, a bass player, a piano player, whatever instrument you don’t play. That’s all collaboration. It’s just nice to collaborate with artists as well. I just feel like I’m here to make music, and any time I get music out there, it’s a good thing.”
Besides those projects, McNally also recently covered the classic JJ Cale track ‘After Midnight.’ She says the song just came along as a means to ease herself into the creative process.
“I was in the studio working on other songs,” she explains. “Any time we start something, something comes up. It starts out with me just farting around in between songs and clearing my palette, thinking out loud. Catching the progression under my fingers and going, ‘Well, maybe we have a little time.’ Then it just comes together really quickly.
“I feel good about it because it feels light and new and fresh because it’s an interpretive cover. It’s like having a cookie after
your meal. It’s like checking in with yourself. That’s how I feel about covers. I don’t always know what the difference is between a cover and a cut. Songwriters called them cuts for years, and nobody called them a cover. I don’t know, I don’t know what the difference is. Actually, nothing.”
Regardless of what the appropriate description is, McNally says there isn’t a specific characteristic she looks for when covering or cutting another artist’s song. It’s more of an instinctual vibe she feels.
“I think for me, it’s kind of being in alignment with the artist that I associate the song with, or you feel like you’re in alignment with the groove or in alignment with the nature of the song,” she says. “Or the personality of the song. To me, it’s just going into a closet and changing clothes. What am I going to put on today? It’s like clothes. You’re aligning with some part of the song or the recording depending on what comes through in your own version.”
She says she doesn’t have a hard time knowing when a song is finished. Partly, it’s because of not having the financial luxury some artists have, enabling them to spend weeks or months obsessing over a song’s minutiae.
“The idea is to make music and put it out there,” she says. “And keep stirring the pot. That also informs your feelings about when something’s done. You shouldn’t have to make a living off your art. But sometimes you do. That’s not saying you can’t come back to it another time and do it again, things like that. I don’t really have the luxury of puttering around for too long. I appreciate those that can.”
McNally has come a long way since her 2000 debut, the Bolder Than Paradise EP. She also says the songwriting process remains a work in progress, but she has noticed some changes over the years.
“I’d say early on I wrote more, and it really came through freely,” she says. “I didn’t feel confined to standard forms. But over time, I realized the standard form is the standard form. Then you realize you have a shape-shifting ability. Do you want to be more of an instrumentalist than a songwriter? Or do you want to be just a lyricist? Those things change the dynamic of the song.
“So it’s not a stagnant process. It’s not like you do it once and all of a sudden you know how to write a
song. Although I do know how to form a song now, and that informs how you want the performance to go. Are we talking about a stand alone song or a recording or performance? Because you can write to all three.”
As for upcoming shows, McNally says it’s going to be a “dynamic rock show with country, blues, and classic rock.”
She also isn’t finished with Mike Campbell either. In fact, Campbell is producing her next studio album, one she’s currently working on now and hopes to release sometime next year. The foreseeable fulllength effort will be the first since McNally’s 2021 album The Waylon Sessions, which paid tribute to the late country music outlaw, Waylon Jennings.
“Really, all music is a collaboration. Just because you’re a solo artist, you’re still bringing in a drummer, a bass player, a piano player, whatever instrument you don’t play.”
McNally says she’s learned a lot interacting and touring with Campbell. She says there’s a resonance that first developed for the musician dating back to when she first
heard Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and their iconic radio staples.
She says, “I realized that when you are in
alignment with the people you have a certain frequency with, you pick up those resonant frequencies,” adding, “The things that really inspire you as a kid are things you are. It just takes time for your wires to circle or for the circles to line up. It’s that same feeling. It’s not like trying something else. It’s how I feel for my life. It comes in and out of your fields of view.”
“Mike just wakes up every day, and he is that person. It’s the music, and the call is on. I guess I learned I had good taste a long time ago. I’m grateful that I had such a reaction to it as a kid. And I’m really grateful for the opportunity for things to have come full circle. If somebody told me Mike Campbell was going to come along and I’d tour with him for a year, I would’ve been shocked.” •
Shannon McNally performs at Arts Bonita’s Performing Arts Center on November 14.
Iby Cindy Reid
n the vibrant world of piano jazz, Dr. Zachary Bartholomew is the kind of artist who doesn’t just play music, he lives it. Performer, composer, educator—he wears all three hats with style. Jazz, after all, is more felt than explained. Born from the parades and soul of New Orleans, it’s a genre rooted in blues, swing, and ragtime. The piano often holds down the rhythm, giving soloists room to soar but when it’s the pianist’s moment, the keys become a focus for creativity. The best artists honor tradition while pushing boundaries. Whether he’s performing solo or leading an ensemble, Zach blends classic jazz piano with modern influences, crafting a sound that’s both timeless and fresh. His improvisations are thoughtful, his compositions emotionally rich, and his stage presence magnetic. Audiences don’t just hear his music, they feel it.
From Sopchoppy to Center Stage
Zach’s story starts in Sopchoppy, Florida, a small coastal town nestled up against the Apalachicola National Forest. No musical conservatories, just nature and lots of room to roam and explore. His musical spark came from his younger sister’s piano lessons, which led to his own lessons. Soon he was hooked. “I didn’t have the typical path,” he says. “I didn’t come from a musical family, I wasn’t in a high school band, I had no early jazz training.”
A pivotal moment came during a family trip to New Orleans, where Zach witnessed a ‘jazz adjacent’ band live for the first time. The keyboardist’s
performance was a revelation—he realized the piano could be a vehicle for creative expression. Inspired, he dove into Mark Levine’s Jazz Piano Book and began formal lessons with Bill Peterson at Florida State University.
Though he initially pursued engineering and international affairs, Zach’s passion for music never waned. Summer jazz camps, independent study in Siena, Italy, and performances in Tallahassee helped solidify his commitment. “Being away and then going to camp, then gigs at Tallahassee, they all converged to make me realize music needed to be central in my life.” Eventually, he returned to FSU to complete both his undergraduate and master’s degrees in music, dedicating himself fully to jazz. The hard work paid off. Zach was a two-time finalist in the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition (2016 & 2017) and quickly became one of Florida’s most in-demand jazz pianists. Today, he performs all over the state and locally holds a Resident Artist position at Arts Bonita.
Arts Bonita
As Resident Artist at Arts Bonita, Zach curates monthly jazz concerts that bring top-tier talent to Southwest Florida. He’s just wrapped up his second year of residency and is gearing up for a third season this fall.
Arts Bonita, formerly known as the Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs, is a cultural cornerstone in Southwest Florida. With two campuses dedicated to visual and performing arts, it offers classes, workshops, and performances yearround. From sculpture gardens to jazz concerts, it’s a place where creativity thrives and Zach is right at the heart of it. This season’s concert series is shaping up to be a jazz lover’s dream. Each show is themed around iconic albums, and Zach writes a brand-new piece for every performance. It’s not just a concert, it’s an experience.
The concert lineup includes:
September 11: Dave Brubeck’s ‘Time Out’
October 2: Passion, Peace, and ‘The Real McCoy’
November 13: Blues, Bop & Soul: Hank Mobley’s ‘Soul Station’ featuring Jeff Ellwood
December 11: Vince Guaraldi’s ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
January 8: Jazz & the Spanish Tinge
Februatry 12: Jazz & Film
March 18: Women in Jazz featuring Nicole Bartholomew
April 9: Jazz in the Roaring Twenties
May 7: Bird Lives!
June 4: Nothing But The Blues
July 9: The Music of George Gershwin
August 13: The Art of the Trio
Each performance is a blend of homage and innovation, with Zach’s original compositions adding a fresh voice to familiar classics.
Balancing Act
Zach’s debut album, Balancing Act, is a deep dive into modern jazz. Six years in the making, it’s a blend of pre-pandemic compositions and fresh post-2022 ideas. “It’s about balance,” he says. “Group chemistry vs solo freedom, old vs new, playful vs. serious.” The album climbed the JazzWeek and NACC charts, earning praise for its emotional depth and rhythmic complexity. Reviewer Edward Blanco at All About Jazz called it “an impressive musical statement” infused with Afro-Cuban rhythms and European classical influences.
The album’s ten tracks showcase Zach’s range as a composer and performer. Tracks include ‘Crazy Socks’ (and its trio version), ‘Sunny Days Driven By,’ ‘Bring the Noise,’ ‘Hobo’s Lullaby,’ ‘Balancing Act,’ ‘The Long and Winding Road,’ ‘Time Apart,’ ‘There and Back Again,’ ‘Mirror Image,’ and ‘Midnight Nefarity.’ Each piece tells a story, blending technical mastery with emotional resonance. It is truly a jazz journey.
Complexity into Clarity
After various teaching gigs at higher learning institutions and scores of private pupils, Zach now serves as a full-time professor at Florida Memorial University. He says learning jazz “was never easy for me, which made the process both challenging and deeply rewarding. That struggle has sharpened my ability to teach and has given me a unique perspective.
Some musicians just know how to play but can’t always explain it. I had to learn how it all works, and now I can break it down for others in a way that makes sense.”
As an educator, Zach brings the same passion and precision to the classroom that he does to the stage. He inspires the next generation of jazz musicians not only to master their craft but to understand the cultural and historical significance of the music they play. “As long as you’re trying, that’s what I care about,” Zach says of his students. “Some are naturally talented, others struggle—but it’s the work ethic that matters. You’ve got to be ready for luck, and work hard enough to meet it when it comes.”
His commitment to outreach and accessibility underscores his belief that jazz is not just an art form, but music that should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background or experience. His ‘Jazz Access Tour,’ funded by Florida’s Artist Performance on Tour grant, brings world-class jazz to underserved schools and communities.
Miami Life
Zach and wife Nicole live in Miami, where she teaches musicology at University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. He says, “Nicole’s background is in performance, and she is incredibly versatile as a vocalist, as well as a talented pianist.” The couple occasionally collaborate, their recent ‘Jazz & Romance’ concert at Arts Bonita was a crowd favorite, blending love songs with lush harmonies and heartfelt improvisation.
“I can’t say enough nice things about her. She has a beautiful voice and is a ‘singer’s singer’. She is the complete package,” he says, “And she is my favorite person in the world.”
His improvisations are thoughtful, his compositions emotionally rich, and his stage presence magnetic.
South Florida has become home. “I wasn’t sure at first,” he laughs. “But we got married here, bought a house in Kendall, and built a life. It feels right.” Between his Artist Residency, live performances and academic schedule, his calendar is packed. “It’s a lot of work,” he says, “but it’s the kind of work I love. I’m grateful every day to have the opportunity to play for audiences.”
Despite the whirlwind of gigs, teaching, and composing, Zach stays connected to the music. “Jazz is about listening,” he says, adding, “To your bandmates, to the audience, to yourself. It’s a conversation, not a monologue.”
With a new season ahead, Zach’s momentum shows no signs of slowing. He’s carving out a space where tradition and innovation meet. Whether he’s on stage, in the classroom, or behind the piano composing, Zach Bartholomew is doing more than playing jazz. He’s honoring its traditions while shaping its future. •
AMERICANA COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION
concerts at All Faiths Unitarian Congregation 2756 McGregor Blvd. • Fort Myers 239-691-4069
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The American Community Music Association (ACMA) is a non-profit organization that celebrates Americana music, rooted in folk, blues, country, and storytelling traditions. Concerts feature national touring artists, and every show begins with a local singersongwriter. Concerts at All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, as well as the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, Alliance
for the Arts, Koreshan State Park, and the Collaboratory. All concerts at All Faiths Unitarian Congregation in Fort Myers unless otherwise noted.
schedule
Oct 4: Alice Wallace, Dennis Cassella
Oct 16: Grant Maloy Smith, Steve Waterbury
Oct 23: Buddy Mondlock, Robert Bidney, Bruce Gallant (calusa nature center Planetarium, Ft myers)
Nov 1: Ben Gage, Houseboat Jim
Nov 11: Songwriter Showcase (Koreshan state ParK, estero)
Nov 15: Doug McLeod, Mike McMillan
Nov 22: Jann Kloss, Joe Terlizzi.
Dec 6: Joe Crookston, J Michael
Dec 9: Songwriter Showcase (Koreshan state ParK, estero)
Dec 11: Andy Wahlberg, Doug Shemenski (calusa nature center Planetarium, Ft myers)
Jan 3: Reckless Saints, Bob Williams
Jan 6: Songwriters Showcase (the collaboratory, Ft myers)
Jan 15: Myles & Tim Thompson, Gareth
Rockliffe (calusa nature center Planetarium, Ft myers)
Jan 10: Grant Peeples, Larry Mangum, Doug Spears
Jan 13: Songwriter Showcase (Koreshan state ParK, estero)
Jan 17: Ray Bonneville, Bill Frey.
Jan 25: Brain Smalley Dhruva Stephenson (alliance For the arts, Ft myers)
Jan 31: Heather Pierson Duo, Clark Johnson
Feb 3: Songwriters Showcase (the collaboratory, Ft myers)
Feb 8: Roy Bookbinder, Bob Patetta (alliance For the arts, Ft myers)
Feb 10: Songwriter Showcase (Koreshan state ParK)
Feb. 14: Rupert Waits, David Bavaria
Feb 19: Dan Navarro, Kevin John Allen (calusa nature center Planetarium, Ft myers)
Feb 22: Special headliner TBA, Bill Metts
Feb 28: Moors & McCumber, Bruce Gallant
Mar 3: Songwriters Showcase (the collaboratory, Ft myers)
Mar 7: Ruth Wyand, Bill Veach
Mar 8: Kray Van Kirk, Frank Corso (alliance For the arts, Ft myers)
Mar 10: Songwriter Showcase (Koreshan state ParK, estero)
Mar 28: Tret Fure, Gene Martin. Mar 21: Betty Soo, Hank Woji
Apr 14: Songwriter Showcase (Koreshan state ParK, estero)
Apr 16: Jon Shain, Fred Ball (calusa nature center Planetarium, Ft myers)
Apr 18: 8 Ball Aitken, JD Lashley
Apr 26: James Kirby, Zachary Pierce
ARTS BONITA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
10150 Bonita Beach Rd. • Bonita Springs 239-495-8989 artsbonita.org
The Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, features the 400-seat Hinman Auditorium and the 200-seat Moe Auditorium & Film Center. This vibrant venue offers a diverse array of live music, theater, comedy, lectures, and classes in art, music, theater, and dance for all ages. schedule
Oct 2: Zach BartholomewPeace, Passion & the Real McCoy.
Oct 9: Kevin Burt & Big Medicine
Oct 11: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo
Oct 16: Hughes Taylor Band
Oct 17: Joanne Shaw Taylor
Oct 17: Improv Comedy - Slasher Films of the 80s
Oct 18: Coco Montoya
Oct 23: Mark Sanders - A Night at the Tonys
Oct 24: Joe Sib
Oct 25: Queen Lives!
Oct 29: Go Now - Music of The Moody Blues
Nov 1: Jefferson McDonald
Nov 2: Led Zeppelin 2
Nov 6: Funny Old Broads
Nov 7: Greggie & The Jets
Nov 8: Dreamboats
Nov 13: Zach BartholomewHank Mobley’s Soul Station
Nov 14: Shannon McNally
Nov 20: Mark SandersSinatra on Broadway
Nov 21: Elements
Nov 21: Taimane
Nov 22: Completely Unchained
Nov 23: Book of Moron - Robert Dubac
Nov 29: Given to Fly -
The Pearl Jam Experience
Dec 4: Goldpine
Dec 11: Zach Barthomolew -
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Dec 12: Albert Summings
Dec 12: New York HolidaysSvetlana & the NY Collective
Dec 13: Improv Comedy - Hallmark
Holiday Movies
Dec 13: Femmes of Rock
Dec 14: The Ultimate Doors
Dec 17: Naples Big BandSwing into the Holidays
Dec 18: Double Vision
Dec 18: Mark SandersThe Wonder of Christmas
Dec 20: My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, I’m Home for the Holidays
Jan 2: Sean Chambers
Jan 3: Donna the Buffalo
Jan 7: Yates McKendree Band
Jan 8: Zach BartholomewJazz & the Spanish Tinge
Jan 15: Mark Sanders - Broadway Duets
Jan 16: Beatlemania Now
Jan 17: Appalachian Road Show
Jan 19: Young Guns
Jan 22: The Undercovers
Jan 23: Vanessa Collier
Jan 24: The Weight Band
Jan 25: Chicago Transit
Jan 30: ABBAmania Canada
Jan 31: Andrew Collins Trio
Jan 31: Naples Big Band -
Traditional Swing & Ballroom Salute
Feb 1: Ronnie Baker Brooks
Feb 4: Nick Moss Band
Feb 12: Zach Bartholomew - Jazz & Film
Feb 15: Hotel California
Feb 17: Rick Howard - Mardi Gras
Celebration
Feb 19: Mark Sanders -
The Music of Barry Manilow
Feb 22: Ana Popovic
Feb 26: Soul Cruisers
Feb 27: A Brother’s Revival
Feb 28: I Am, He Said
Mar 4: The Incorrigibles
Mar 5: Kerri Louise
Mar 7: Sue Foley
Mar 9: Alex Shillo & Badlands
Mar 17: Frank Marino’s Divas
Mar 18: Zach Bartholomew - Women in Jazz
Mar 28: Naples Big BandShamrocks & Sinatra
Mar 29: Temps & Tops
Apr 9: Zach BartholomewJazz in the Roaring 20s
May 5: Zach Bartholomew - Bird Lives
Jun 4: Zach BartholomewNothing But the Blues
Jul 9: Zach BartholomewI’ve Got Rhythm
Aug 13: Zach BartholomewThe Art of the Trio
BIG ARTS
900 Dunlop Rd. • Sanibel 239-395-0900
bigarts.org
BIG ARTS is a nonprofit organization that provides an array of quality entertainment, arts, and education programs that enrich and nurture the lives of Sanibel and Captiva residents and visitors.
schedule
Jan 10: Shades of Bublé
Jan 17: Yacht Rock & Soul
Jan 22: Young Concert Artists
Jan 24: Portrait of Aretha starring CeCe Teneal
Jan 29: The Players (Former members oF chicago)
Jan 31: Morgan James
Feb 6: Apollo’s Fire
Feb 12: Brooklyn Rider
Feb 14: Yesterday & TodayInteractive Beatles Experience
Feb 18: Naturally 7 - Closer Look
Feb 20: Women of Americana - A Celebration of American Music
Feb 26: Late Nite CatechismWill My Bunny Go to Heaven?
Mar 4: Tribute to Jimmy Buffett (with members oF the coral reeFer band)
Mar 7: BIG ARTS Annual BenefitThe Doo Wop Project
Mar 12: Alexander Malofeev
Mar 14: Big Top Betty & Her All-Star Jubilee
Mar 21: Brothers DoobieDoobie Brothers Experience
Mar 27: Jazz at Lincoln Center presents Great American Crooners
Apr 18: ABBAFABPremiere ABBA Experience
BROADWAY PALM DINNER THEATRE
1380 Colonial Blvd. • Fort Myers 239-278-4422
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Broadway Palm has been Florida’s Premier Dinner Theatre for over 30
years! The theatre features an impressive array of Broadway musicals, nationally selected performers, dazzling sets and costumes, a live orchestra, and an awardwinning buffet.
schedule
MAIN THEATRE
Oct 3-Nov 15: Pretty Woman
Nov 21-Dec 28: A Christmas Story
Jan 3-Feb 14: Fiddler on the Roof
Feb 20-Apr 4: Cats
Apr 10-May 16: All Shook Up
May 22-Jun 20: The Sounds of 1967
Jun 26-Aug 8: The Wizard of Oz
OFF BROADWAY PALM
Oct 10-Nov 15: Steel Magnolias
Nov 27-Dec 28: Winter Wonderettes
Jan 16-Feb 21: Unnecessary Farce
Feb 27-Apr 11: Love, Lies, and the Lottery
Apr 17-May 23: Misery CONCERTS
Dec 31: Tribute to the King
Jan 26 & 27: One of These Nights
Feb 23 & 24: Piano Men Generations
Mar 9 & 10: A Tribute to Toby Keith
Mar 29 & 30: December 63
CHILDREN’S THEATRE
Oct 17-Nov 14: The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
Dec 2-Dec 24: The Nutcracker
Mar 3-Apr 2: Pinkalicious
Jun 5-19: The Rainbow Fish Musical
CHARLOTTE PLAYERS
Langdon Playhouse 1182 Market Circle • Port Charlotte 941-255-1022
charlotteplayers.org
Charlotte Players have performed in Charlotte County since 1961. The theatrical company has produced over 400 productions, 2,700 individual performances and contract entertainment over 17 years. In addition, Charlotte Players has contracted national talent for over 100 different entertainment productions over the last 16 years. Their
theatrical productions are presented in the Langdon Playhouse, black box theater, unless noted.
schedule
Oct 9-26: Let’s Murder Marsha
Nov 20-Dec 14: Over the Tavern
Jan 8-Feb 1: Four Old Broads: On the High Seas
Feb 12-Mar 8: Drinking Habits IICaught in the Act
Mar 18-Apr 4: Dial ‘M’ for Murder
Apr 16- May 3: Swingtime CanteenThe Musical
May 14-24: The Velocity of Autumn SPECIAL EVENTS
Oct 4: USKA - Road to Vegas!
Dec 9 & Mar 14: Drag Queen Bingo
Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Disco Boogie Fever
Feb 7: USKA - Motown Tribute
Feb 17: Liza - Whitney Grace
Nov 14, Feb 6, Mar 13, Apr 10: Venturino‘s Comedy Series
Mar 15: Cahal Dunne - Ireland’s Piano Man
SPECIAL OFF-SITE SHOWS
Oct 24: Comedy for a Cause
(twisted ForK, Port charlotte)
Feb 4: Joey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding (Pgi civic assoc, Punta gorda)
Feb 21: Joey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding (englewood elKs lodge)
Mar 15: Joey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding (deeP creeK elKs lodge, Port charlotte)
Mar 21: This Magic Moment - Bay Kings Band (englewood elKs lodge)
Mar 24: Joey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding (vFw, north Port)
CHORAL ARTISTRY
choralartistry.org
Choral Artistry is committed to excellence in performance and our support of the choral arts by uniting people and communities through choral music. We produce diverse productions, choral festivals and premiers for residents and visitors to SWFL.
schedule
Nov 16: Haydn’s Missa in Angustiis (Lord Nelson Mass)
(Faith Presbyterian church, caPe coral)
Dec 9: Holiday on Tap Beer Choir with Palm city brewing (Palm city brewing, Ft myers) Free
Feb 6 : SingOut! Festival Choir Workshop (new hoPe Presbyterian church, Fort myers) register
Feb 7 : SingOut! Festival Choir Workshop & ‘Water Music’ Concert (new hoPe Presbyterian church Ft myers) Free
Mar 14: Palmeri’s MisaTango (arts bonita PerForming arts center, bonita sPrings)
Apr 19: Beethoven’s 9th with Fgcu’s bower school oF music (First Presbyterian church oF bonita sPrings)
CIRCUS ARTS CONSERVATORY
performances at Sailor Circus Arena 2075 Bahia Vista St. • Sarasota Under the Big Top Nathan Benderson Park • 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle • Sarasota 941-355-9805
circusarts.org
For nearly three decades, The Circus Arts Conservatory’s premier professional performances have brought talented circus artists from all over the world to the CAC Big Top in Sarasota, supporting pioneering youth programs like Sailor Circus Academy in its iconic arena in downtown Sarasota. schedule
Oct 4: Wonderball - DJ R3HAB (sailor circus arena)
Dec 26-29: Sailor Circus Holiday Show (sailor circus arena)
Jan 11: Windjammers Unlimited (sailor circus arena)
Jan 14: The Marvelous Miraculous Circus Machine (Sailor Circus Arena)
Jan 30: Circus Arts Conservatory Gala (under the big toP)
Feb 14-Mar 8: Circus Sarasota 2026 (under the big toP)
Mar 13-15: Cirque des Voix™ with Key Chorale (under the big toP)
Mar 29: Next Gen SRQ (sailor circus arena)
Apr 17-19: Sailor Circus Spring Show (sailor circus arena)
CULTURAL PARK THEATRE
528 Cultural Park Blvd. • Cape Coral 239-772-5862
culturalparktheatre.org
Cultural Park Theatre, established in 1963, is Cape Coral’s beloved community theatre. Located in a cozy, ADA-accessible venue, it brings musicals, plays, cabarets, and youth programs to life—creating enriching, inclusive entertainment and artistic opportunities for Southwest Florida audiences and performers alike.
schedule
PRODUCTIONS
Sept 19-28: Matilda the Musical
Oct 17-26: Don’t Dress For Dinner
Nov 14-23: Old School Living (In Our Old School)
Dec 12-21: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Jan 23-Feb 1: Sweeney ToddThe Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Feb 20-Mar 1: Dogwood Winter
Mar 20-29: Escape to Margaritaville
May 22-31: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Free) SPECIAL EVENTS
Oct 11: 80’s Night Cabaret
Nov 8: A Night of Miscast Mischief Cabaret
Jan 17: Power Ballad Cabaret
Mar 14: Broadway Hits Cabaret
May 9: Blockbusters Cabaret
Nov 29: Holiday Lighting Ceremony Free
Dec 18: Michael D’Amore’s Christmas Show
ENSEMBLENEWSRQ
ensrq.org
ensembleNEWSRQ strives to manifest the creativity of the current generation
and inspire audiences to participate in musical culture in a profound way, through high-level curated concert experiences that sustain and transform the relevance of contemporary classical music.
schedule
Oct 27: Tangled Whispers
(First congregational church, sarasota)
Dec 8: Songbird
(First congregational church, sarasota)
Jan 19: Goldbeater’s Skin
(First congregational church, sarasota)
Feb 23: Retrospektiv
(First congregational church, sarasota)
Apr 24: Music for 18 Musicians (sarasota oPera house)
May 22: Music for New Bodies (sarasota oPera house)
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY BOWER SCHOOL OF MUSIC & THE ARTS
THEATRE PROGRAM
TheatreLab, Arts Complex 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers 239-745-4268
fgcu.edu/theatrelab
The Theatre Program at the Bower School of Music & the Arts offers a dynamic balance of theory and application as well as real-world training in the whole craft of theatre: performance, technology, theory, and criticism. All productions take place in the TheatreLab in the Arts Complex at FGCU unless otherwise noted.
schedule
Nov 7-16: The Skin of Our Teeth
Dec 5 & 6: Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (courtyard amPhitheatre, gulF coast town center, Ft myers) Free Dec 7: Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (Fgcu library lawn, Ft myers) Free
Feb 13-22: The Good Doctor
Apr 10-26: She Kills Monsters
MUSIC PROGRAM
Music U. Tobe Recital Hall
Music Building • 10501 FGCU Blvd. S. Fort Myers 239-745-4268
fgcu.edu/concerts
The Bower School of Music seeks to prepare professionals for service in music education, music therapy, and in music performance and pedagogy, while furnishing cultural enrichment for the southwest Florida community and beyond.
schedule
* Free concerts
Oct 4: Oboe, Clarinet & Piano *
Oct 5: FGCU Chamber & University Choirs with Bel Canto & Cantabile (naPles united church)
Oct 9: FGCU Symphony Orchestra *
Oct 20: FGCU Wind Orchestra (tribby arts center, shell Pt, Ft myers)
Oct 21: FGCU StorytellingKuniko Yamamoto Origami Tales (Fgcu music bldg, rm 203) *
Oct 22: FGCU Storytelling - Kuniko Yamamoto Family Stories from Japan (Fgcu music bldg, rm 203) *
Oct 23: FGCU Wind Chamber Choirs *
Oct 26: J Michael Weiss-Holmes
Oct 28: FGCU Storytelling - Kim Weitkamp Roots of Compassion & Kindness (Fgcu music bldg, rm 203) *
Oct 29: FGCU Storytelling - Kim Weitkamp Spooky Stories (Fgcu music bldg, rm 203)*
Oct 30: Bower Chapel 25th Anniversary Concert - FGCU Chamber Choir (bower chaPel, naPles) *
Nov 4: FGCU Storytelling - Open Mic (Fgcu music bldg, rm 203) *
Nov 5: FGCU Storytelling - Joel Ying Folk Tales & Braided Stories (Fgcu music bldg, rm 203) *
Nov 5: FGCU Percussion Chamber Ensemble *
Nov 6: FGCU Wind Chamber Ensemble *
Nov 9: Jeannie Darnell & Michael Baron
Nov 10: FGCU Jazz Ensemble: Concert *
Nov 13: FGCU Symphonic Band *
Nov 16: Rawlins Piano Trio
Nov 18: FGCU Symphonic Band (immoKalee high school) *
Nov 19: FGCU StorytellingStudent Showcase Storytelling as Healing (Fgcu music bldg, rm 203) *
Nov 21: FGCU Wind Orchestra *
Dec 2: FGCU Symphony Orchestra & Choirs -Joy & Triumphant (moorings Presbyterian church, naPles)
Dec 4: FGCU Piano Ensemble *
Dec 5: FGCU Chamber Strings (sanibel luminary Festival sanibel congregational church) *
Dec 5: Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (courtyard amPhitheater,gulF coast town center, Ft myers) *
Dec 6: Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (courtyard amPhitheater, gulF coast town center, Ft myers) *
Dec 7: Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (Fgcu library lawn, Ft myers) *
Dec 6: Steven Spooner
Dec 7: Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!: (Fgcu library lawn, Ft myers) *
Jan 10: Schmaltz & Pepper
Jan 12: US Air Force Concert Band *
Jan 23: Rodrigo Perez Vila & Alfredo Oyaguez Montero
Jan 31: Emily Siar & Michael Baron
Feb 3: FGCU Jazz Combo (wasmer gallery, Fgcu arts comPlex, Ft myers) *
Feb 4: Tamaimi Tale TellersStorytelling showcase - Love Stories (Fgcu music bldg, rm 203) *
Feb 7: Sing Out Choral Festival - FGCU Choirs & Choral Artistry (new hoPe Presbyterian church, Ft myers) *
Feb 8: Baron & Navarro Piano Duo
Feb 10: FGCU Storytelling - Sheila ArnoldRoots of Compassion & Kindness (Fgcu music bldg, rm 203) *
Feb 11: FGCU Storytelling - Sheila Arnold -Stories of the Underground Railroad (Fgcu music bldg, rm 203) *
Feb 11: FGCU Wind Orchestra (Palmetto ridge high school, naPles) *
Feb 12: FGCU Symphonic Band *
Feb 14: Trumpet, Violin & Piano Concert
Feb 15: FGCU Chamber Choir (First Presbyterian church, naPles) *
Feb 17: FGCU Storytelling - Josh GoforthAppalachia Music & Song (Fgcu music bldg, rm 203, Ft myers)
Feb 18: FGCU Storytelling - Josh Goforth -Music & Stories from Hills & Hollers (Fgcu music bldg, rm 203, Ft myers) *
Feb 18: Jazz at Naples Botanical GardenFGCU Jazz Ensemble (naPles botanical garden, naPles)
Feb 19: FGCU Jazz Ensemble *
Feb 25: FGCU Students Compositions Concert *
Mar 11: Jazz at Naples Botanical GardenFGCU Jazz Ensemble (naPles botanical garden, naPle)
Mar 12: FGCU Wind Chamber Choirs *
Mar 14: Luciano Pavarotti Foundation Opera Naples Int’l Voice CompetitionSemi Final *
Mar 20: FGCU Wind Orchestra *
Mar 24: FGCU Storytelling - Open mic (Fgcu music bldg, rm 203, Ft myers) *
Mar 25: FGCU Storytelling - Joel YingJamaica One Love (Fgcu music bldg, rm 203) *
Mar 27: FGCU Wind Chamber Strings (Peace lutheran church, Ft myers) *
Mar 28: FGCU Opera Workshop *
Mar 29: FGCU Opera Workshop *
Apr 2: FGCU Wind Chamber Ensembles *
Apr 8: FGCU Percussion Ensemble *
Apr 10: FGCU Bel Canto & Cantabiles *
Apr 12: Mansutti-Repini Duo
Apr 13: FGCU Symphonic Band *
Apr 15: FGCU Storytelling - Student showcase - Storytelling as Healing (Fgcu music bldg, rm 203, Ft myers) *
Apr 16: FGCU Symphonic Band (tribby center For the arts, shell Pt, Ft myers)
Apr 16: FGCU Symphonic Band *
Apr 19: Beethoven’s 9th SymphonyFGCU Symphony Orchestra, Chamber & University Choirs with Choral Artistry (First Presbyterian church, bonita sPrings)
Apr 21: FGCU Storytelling - Open mic (FGCU Music Bldg, rm 203, Ft Myers) *
Apr 21: FGCU Jazz Ensemble (tribby center For the arts, shell Pt, Ft myers)
Apr 24: Jazz at Naples Botanical GardenFGCU Jazz Ensemble (naPles botanical garden, naPles)
Apr 26: FGCU Piano Ensembles *
Apr 27: FGCU Wind Orchestra *
FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE
2268 Bay St • Fort Myers 239-332-4488 floridarep.org
Experience the magic of Broadwayquality, professional live theatre at Florida Rep in downtown Fort Myers. Discover a wide variety of stories brought to life on stage that lift your heart, provoke thought, immerse you in music, and make you laugh out loud. Enjoy affordable pricing and free parking.
schedule
Sep 30-Nov 16: The Rat Pack Lounge
Oct 28-Nov 16: Doubt - A Parable
Dec 2-21: The Trial of Ebeneezer Scrooge
Dec 9-Jan 11: Advice
Jan 5-25: Always… Patsy Cline
Jan 27-Mar 1: Tuesdays with Morrie
Feb 10-Mar 1: The Play That Goes Wrong
Mar 17-Apr 12: Little Shop of Horrors
Apr 7-May 10: The Bride - Or Does This Dress Make Me Look Married
FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE ARTS@FSW
concerts at
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 8099 College Pkwy • Fort Myers box oFFice: 239-489-9300 fsw.edu/artsfsw
Enjoy free concerts at Barbara B. Mann Hall, featuring seasonal music for Halloween and Day of the Dead, an evening of Jazz from Blues to Funk, and performances by the FSW Choir presenting choral works across diverse cultures, styles, and eras.
schedule
Nov 2: FSW Concert Band & Orchestra
Nov 5: FSW Jazz Ensemble
Nov 18: FSW Choral Concert
Mar 24: FSW College Choir
Apr 16: FSW Concert Band & Orchestra
Apr 20: FSW Jazz Ensemble
FORT MYERS THEATRE
16120 San Carlos Blvd. • #5 • Fort Myers 239-323-6570
fmtix.com
Live Community Theatre for the entire family. schedule
Oct 4: Melissa Coleman
Oct 10: Blues Rock Double ShotAlex Lopez Xpress & Roots Rock, Doug Deming with Jewel Tones
Oct 11: Comedy Night - Carmen Ciricillo, Ethan Dayo, Larry Venturino
Oct 17: Disney’s Shrek - the Musical
Nov 28-30: Erma Bombeck - At Wit’s End
Dec 11-30: A Christmas Carol (Broadway Version)
Jan 3 & 4: Detroit Doors
Jan 8-25: Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None
Feb 19-Mar 8: Newsies - the Broadway Musical
Mar 26-Apr 12: The Odd Couple
May 21-Jun 7: Cinderella - the Musical
Jul 2-19: Frozen - the Broadway Musical
Aug 8-23: Roald Dahl’s Matilda- the Musical
GHOSTBIRD THEATRE COMPANY
ghostbirdtheatrecompany.org
An intentionally non-commercial company. Shows are intimate, sometimes immersive, runs are short and locations are sometimes illusive, and always very different from what you find among fellow theatre makers in Southwest Florida. News of upcoming productions may also be found at bsky.app/ profile/ghostbirdtheatre.bsky.social.
GRAND PIANO SERIES
concerts at Artis—Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. • Naples 239-597-1900 grandpianoseries.org
Grand Piano Series presents worldrenowned international artists at Artis— Naples. Described as “...a whole roster of A stars...” by the Naples Daily News, the 25/26 Season is sure to dazzle, entertain, and inspire. Added to the blockbuster 7pm concerts in the Daniels Pavilion are informative and popular multimedia Narrative Musicales at 3pm in the Ubben
Signature Event Space.
schedule
CONCERTS
Nov 6: Natasha Paremski
Dec 4: Aznavoorian Sisters
Jan 15: Benjamin Grosvenor
Feb 5: Reed Tetzloff
Mar 12: Alexandra Dovgan
Apr 9: Evren Ozel
Apr 30: ATOS Trio
NARRATIVE MUSICALES
Oct 22: Narrative MusicaleClassics in Hollywood
Dec 17: The Nutcracker Origins
May 13: America the Bassooniful
GULF COAST SYMPHONY
pops performances at
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Pkwy. • Fort Myers southwest Florida theatre comPany, the gulF coast Jazz collective, and macc
PerFormances at the Music & Arts Community Center
Shire Lane • Fort Myers, MACC: 239-277-1700
BB Mann: 239-481-4849 gulfcoastsymphony.org
schedule
GULF COAST SYMPHONY
Oct 18: Music of Star Wars
Oct 24: Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Oct 25: Hogwarts Halloween
Nov 1: Gulf Coast Symphony
Nov 8: Gulf Coast Symphony
Nov 9: A Night at the Oscars
Dec 13: Deck the Halls with Ft myers mastersingers
Dec 20: The Nutcracker with gulFshore ballet
Dec 21: The Nutcracker with gulFshore ballet
Jan 11: Decades: Back to the 80s
Jan 25: Joshua Henry’s Get Up, Stand Up
Feb 15: Tony Bennett Celebration
Mar 8: Changes - The Music of David Bowie
Mar 22: Tribute to Arthur Fielder & The Boston Pops
Apr 18 & 19: 1776
MUSIC & ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER
Oct 3: Ron Feingold
Oct 11: Jazz at the MACCHurricane Summer release party
Oct 17: Heat
Oct 23: Howl at the Moon Cabaret
Nov 1: Epic Journeys & AdventuresGulf Coast Symphony
Nov 6: Paul Todd & Friends Tribute to Bobby Darin
Nov 7: Wicked Good PartySWFL Theatre Co
Nov 8: Gulf Coast SymphonySciFi & Fantasy
Nov 13: Jazz at the MACC - Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Nov 15: Gulf Coast SymphonyA Symphony of Firsts
Nov 23: Tribute to Taylor SwiftGulf Coast Symphony
Nov 23: Best of The BeatlesGulf Coast Symphony
Dec 14: Best of Hans ZimmerGulf Coast Symphony
Dec 14: Best of The BeatlesGulf Coast Symphony
Dec 18: Jazz at the MACC - Charlie Brown Christmas & Holiday Classics
Jan 8: Nathan James
Jan 10: Tito Puente Jr & Nestor Torres
Jan 15: Jazz at the MACCGulf Jazz Collective with Laila Baili
Jan 21: Uptown
Jan 23: Tribute to Taylor SwiftGulf Coast Symphony
Feb 10: Julie Carver
Feb 17: Paul Todd & FriendsA Night of Broadway
Feb 19: Jazz at the MACC - Jazz Trio tribute to Basie & Ellington
Feb 21: Gulf Coast Symphony
Mar 12: Jazz at the MACC - Jazz Classics
Mar 14: Echos of the DanubeGulf Coast Symphony
Apr 23: Jazz at the MACC - Wynton Marsalis’ Democracy Suite
Apr 25: Gulf Coast SymphonyRachmaninoff Piano Concerto No 2
9911 Corkscrew Rd. • suite 105 • Estero 239-529-3925 gulfshoreopera.org
Gulfshore Opera is a regional opera company serving Collier, Lee, and Charlotte counties. It presents accessible, high-quality vocal music performances
with classically trained artists, as well as a variety of music- based activities to enrich the diverse community and foster a sense of belonging. Every year, Gulfshore Opera produces a chamber and full-scale grand opera.
schedule
Nov 17: Colony Taste of Opera (colony bay club, bonita sPrings)
Dec 2: Carmen (bb mann PerForming arts hall, Ft myers)
Dec 4: Carmen (Charlotte Performing Arts Center, Punta Gorda)
Dec 7: Carmen (artis–naPles, naPles)
Jan 20: As You Like It concert (st. leo auditorium, bonita sPrings)
Jan 23: In the Voice of Shakespeare concert (artis–naPles)
Jan 25: As You Like It concert (burnt store Presbyterian, Punta gorda)
Jan 27: Hideaway Taste of Opera (hideaway beach club, marco island)
Feb 6: As You Like It concert (united church oF marco island)
Feb 7: Songs of Love concert (Innovation Hotel, Naples)
Feb 10: Style & Song Luncheon (grey oaKs country club, naPles)
Feb 10: Taste of Opera (isles yacht club, Punta gorda)
Mar 5: Masked Moments of Opera (artis – naPles)
Mar 5: Masquerade - GO signature Fundraising Event (artis naPles)
Mar 27: Porgy and Bess - Jazz Opera concert (Charlotte Performing Arts Center)
Mar 31: Porgy and Bess - Jazz Opera concert (norris center, naPles)
Apr 1: Porgy and Bess - Jazz Opera concert (norris center, naPles)
Apr 12: GO Divas Concert & Dinner (Carmelo’s Italian Ristorante, Punta Gorda)
Apr 14: GO Divas Concert & Dinner (Club at the Strand, Naples)
GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE
Baker Theatre & Education Center
100 Goodlette-Frank Rd. S. • Naples 239-529-7529
gulfshoreplayhouse.org
Gulfshore Playhouse at the new Baker Theatre and Education Center is committed to enriching the cultural
landscape of the region by producing professional theatre to the highest artistic standards and providing unique educational opportunities to diverse groups of people. Your new home for professional theatre.
schedule
Oct 21-Nov 23: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Nov 11-Dec 21: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Nov 20-22: Alice in Wonderland (conservatory Production)
Dec 12-14: Romeo + Juliet (conservatory Production)
Jan 11-Feb 15: Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap
Jan 27-Mar 1: Circle Forward
Mar 1-Apr 4: The Importance of Being Earnest
Mar 24-Apr 26: Dear Jack, Dear Louise
May 8-10: SIX: Teen Edition (conservatory Production)
Apr 26-May 31: BeautifulThe Carole King Musical
KEY CHORALE
1900 Main St. • suite 211 • Sarasota 941-552-8768 keychorale.org
Key Chorale, the Suncoast’s premier symphonic chorus, is dedicated to transforming lives through innovative programming, artistic excellence, educational outreach and service to the community.
schedule
Nov 30: oy & Wonder with sarasota ballet (sarasota oPera house)
Jan 23: Opus 1700 - Mendelssohn (church oF the redeemer, sarasota)
Jan 24: Opus 1700 - Bach (church oF the redeemer, sarasota)
Feb 7: Mendelssohn’s Elijah (church oF the Palms, sarasota)
Mar 13-15: Cirque des Voixwith Circus Arts Conservatory & The Venice Symphony (big toP at nathan benderson ParK, sarasota)
Apr 18: Radiance - A Concert by Candlelight (First congregational church, sarasota)
May 3: One Light, Many Voices (First united methodist church, sarasota)
LEMON BAY PLAYHOUSE
96 W Dearborn St. • Englewood 941-475-6756
lemonbayplayhouse.com
Striving to improve diversity and enrich the greater Englewood community through live theatre, volunteerism, education in the performing arts, and to provide a venue for other cultural activities.
schedule
PRODUCTIONS
Oct 15-Nov 2: Pie in the Sky
Dec 3-21: A Christmas Tail
Jan 14-Feb 8: The Sweet Delilah Swim Club
Mar 4-29: The Trip to Bountiful
Apr 22-May 10: Born Yesterday
Jun 3-21: Chapatti
COMEDY
Nov 8: Gary Conrad
Nov 15: Comedy Cruise Party - Al Ernst
Jan 10: Kardenni (magician)
Feb 14: Jimmy Mazz - Silly Love Songs
Apr 11: Mark Evans
Apr 18: Paisley Craze
MARCO ISLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS
1010 Winterberry Dr. • Marco Island 239-394-4221
marcoislandart.org
Marco Island Center for the Arts brings a variety of arts to its community through exhibitions, educational programs and an assortment of events.
schedule
Oct 23: Chris Piper
Nov 20: Martin & Kelly
Jan 21: Ben Rosenblum
Feb 12: Leslie Cartaya
Feb 19: Glenn Roth
Mar 12: Fernando Ferarone
Mar 24: Everton Vidal Azevedo
Apr 7: Peter & Will Anderson
ARTS CENTER THEATRE
1089 N. Collier Blvd. • Marco Island 239-784-1186
marcoislandart.org/arts-center-theatre
Arts Center Theatre, a black box community theatre offers produced & presented theater and other live entertainment including monthly comedy.
schedule
Nov 6-23: Baggage
Dec 5-14: Holidays on Ice
Dec 20 & 21: Singing & SwingingThe Holiday Songbook
Jan 8-25: The Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant
Feb 5-22: Moonlight and Magnolias
Mar 5-22: California Suite
Apr 9-26: You’ve Got Hate Mail
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN
train boards
Wed-Sat 5:45pm • Sun 4:45pm
2805 Colonial Blvd. • Fort Myers 239-275-8487 semgulf.com
Enjoy a five course dinner, murder mystery play, and a real train ride for a 3.5 hour unique dining experience. Multiple entrée options, full bar in a fine dining atmosphere in vintage (but fully air conditioned) dining cars. All food prepared fresh daily. Secure online booking.
schedule
thru Nov 16: Devil’s Train
Nov 19-Dec 24: Holiday Havoc
Dec 26-Mar 1: Cold Case
Mar 4-May 3: Any Which Way But Murder
May 6-Jun 28: Secret to Victory
Jul 1-Sep 6: If Anyone Asks…
Sep 9-Nov 15: Murder on My Mind
Nov 18-Dec 24: North Pole Noir
THE NAPLES PLAYERS
701 5th Ave. S. • Naples 239-263-7990 naplesplayers.org
Voted ‘Favorite Local Theatre’ by Broadway World, The Naples Players is the hometown theatre and cultural hub, building community through exceptional access to the power of theatre, and leading the shift in the national perception of how theatres can impact their communities.
schedule
MAINSTAGE SCHEDULE
Oct 1-19: And Then There Were None
Oct 15-Nov 9: Ada and the Engine
Nov 19-Dec 21: Little Women - The Musical
Jan 14-Feb 15: Beau Jest
Feb 4-Mar 1: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Mar 11-Apr 12: 9 to 5: The Musical
Apr 1-26: A Piece of my Heart
May 6-24: Much Ado About Nothing
ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS
Oct 25-28: High School Musical Jr.
Dec 6-15: Cats
Apr 18-28: Rent (student edition)
May 16-19: Footloose - The Musical Jr
READERS THEATRE SCHEDULE
Oct 12: Exit Strategies
Nov 15 & 16: A Doll’s House part 2
Nov 23: Between Us
Jan 25: New Play Festival
Mar 7: The Roommate
Mar 22: Mixed Nuts
OPERA NAPLES
Wang Opera Center 2408 Linwood Ave • Naples 239-844-SING operanaples.org
Opera Naples is a professional opera company, presenting high-quality
opera productions featuring prominent international performers and directors. The company presents Festival Under the Stars, an annual festival in downtown Naples’ Baker Park as well as at the Wang Opera Center. Opera Naples offers various programs designed to nurture the next generation of opera talent, including an international voice competition, in collaboration with the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation. All concerts are at Wang Opera Center unless otherwise noted. schedule
Jan 22: A Toast to Opera - Turandot
Jan 24: An Evening of Opera’s Greatest Hits
Feb 5: A Toast to OperaThe Elixir of Love
Feb 13: Voices of TriumphA Celebration of the Opera Chorus
Feb 19: A Toast to Opera - Scalia/Ginsburg
Feb 21: Scalia/Ginsburg
Feb 22: Scalia/Ginsburg
Feb 28: Don Quixotewith Gulfshore Ballet
Mar 5: A Toast to OperaLuciano Pavarotti Foundation Opera
Naples Int’l Voice Competition
Mar 7: Family & Community Day (baKer ParK) Free
Mar 7: Stars and StandardsAn American Songbook Celebration
Mar 11: Turandot (baKer ParK)
Mar 12: The Elixir of Love (baKer ParK)
Mar 13: Turandot (baKer ParK)
Mar 14: Luciano Pavarotti Foundation
Opera Naples Int’l Voice CompetitionSemifinal Round (u. tobe recital hall, Fgcu, Ft myers)
Mar 14: The Elixir of Love (baKer ParK)
Mar 15: Luciano Pavarotti Foundation
Opera Naples Int’l Voice CompetitionFinal Round (baKer ParK)
13211 McGregor Blvd. • Fort Myers 239-800-3292
playerscircletheater.com
Players Circle Theater is an artistdriven, not-for-profit organization,
committed to producing a wide variety of live theater that enriches, educates, and entertains our community. They utilize an ensemble of artists, who will form longtime professional relationships while functioning in a fiscally responsible manner, keeping ticket prices accessible to all.
schedule
Oct 21-Nov 16: Neil Simon’s Rumors
Dec 2-21: Ho Ho Ho! The Christmas Show
Jan 6-Feb 1: Little Women - the Musical
Feb 10-Mar 8: Over the Tavern
Mar 17-Apr 5: 4000 Miles
Apr 14-May 10: I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti
May 19-Jun 7: Same Time, Next Year
SANIBEL MUSIC FESTIVAL
concerts at
UCC Sanibel Congregational Church 2050 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel 239-344-7025
sanibelmusicfestival.org
On the island and celebrating its 39th season of high-quality classical music, the Sanibel Music Festival presents a recital and six concerts by internationally renowned artists. In addition, their partner, FGCU Bowers School of Music & Arts, is presenting a free concert as a kickoff for Sanibel’s December 5 Luminary celebration. All concerts are at UCCSCC unless otherwise noted.
schedule
Dec 5 – FGCU Bower School of Music & Arts - Free
Feb 21 – Violins on the Veranda (Florida trust wealth mgt, sanibel)
March 3 – Aristo Sham (Van Cliburn 2025 Int’ll Piano Competition Gold Medalist)
March 7 – Calidore String Quartet
March 10 – Viano String Quartet
March 14 – Boston Trio
March 21 – Opera Theater of Connecticut
singing Andrew Lloyd Webber
March 24 – Polonsky, Shifrin, Wiley Trio
SARASOTA
CONCERT ASSOCIATION
concerts at
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami Trail • Sarasota
Riverview Performing Arts Center
Riverview High School
1 Ram Way • Sarasota Sarasota Opera House
61 N Pineapple Ave. • Sarasota
St. Andrew United Church of Christ 6908 S Beneva Rd. • Sarasota 941-966-6161
scasarasota.org
Nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation for worldclass classical music. Offering The Great Performers Series, in its 81st season, bringing world-renowned orchestras, recitalists, and chamber groups to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Opera House, and the Riverview Performing Arts Center. Additionally, they present special events throughout each season. Music Matinees, highlighting outstanding regional talent, are presented free at St. Andrew United Church of Christ.
schedule
Jan 19: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (van wezel PerForming arts hall )
Feb 16: The Philadelphia Orchestra (van wezel PerForming arts hall)
Feb 24: Danish String Quartet (riverview PerForming arts center)
Mar 10: Alexander Malofeev (Riverview Performing Arts Center)
Mar 15: Joshua Bell & The Academy of St Martin In The Fields (Van Wezel Performing Arts Center) Free MUSIC MATINEES
(st. andrew united church oF christ)
Jan 14: Ensemble NewSRQ
Feb 11: Jonathan Godfrey
Mar 25: Sarasota Opera Studio Artists
Apr 15: Hot Club SRQ
SARASOTA OPERA
61 N. Pineapple Ave. • Sarasota 941-328-1300
sarasotaopera.org
Sarasota Opera is at the heart of one of Florida’s most vibrant arts communities. In their intimate, world-class theater, experience unforgettable opera with stunning music, sets, and storytelling. Described by Musical America as “one of the finest venues for opera in the United States. Performances at the Sarasota Opera House. schedule
Così Fan Tutte: Oct 31 & Nov 2, 11, 13, 15
Brundibár: Nov 8 & 9
La Bohème: Feb 14, 17, 19, 22, 25, 28 & Mar 3, 6, 11, 20, 26, 28
The Merry Widow: Feb 21, 24, 26 & Mar 1, 4, 8, 13, 21, 27
Il Trovatore: Mar 7, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 29
Susannah: Mar 14, 19, 22, 25, 28
Apr 10: Centennial Open House
Apr 11: Centennial Concert & Dinner Celebration (selby gardens, sarasota)
SEMINOLE CASINO HOTEL IMMOKALEE
506 S 1st St. • Immokalee 239-658-1313
casino.hardrock.com/immokalee Southwest Florida’s premier gaming and entertainment destination. The casino offers 1,400 slots, 41 live table games, 3 restaurants, nightlife in the Zig Zag lounge, ‘where the party never ends’ and the best in live concerts in the Seminole Center. schedule
Oct 17: Celebrating Meatloaf
Oct 25: Jorge Celedon
Nov 13: Trey Kennedy
Nov 14: David Nail
Nov 15: Floyd Nation
Nov 21: The Lala’s Burlesque Show
Nov 29: Tower of Power
Nov 30: One Night of Queen
Dec 6: Australia’s Thunder from Down Under Dec 14: Matt Fraser
Jan 9: The Spinners
Jan 17: Swamp Jam Festival
Jan 30: Aaron Lewis
Feb 7: Mardi Gras Celebration
Feb 13: KC & the Sunshine Band
Mar 20: Don McLean
Mar 28: The Temptations & The Four Tops
Apr 11: Los Lobos
THEATREZONE
13275 Livingston Rd. • Naples 888-966-3352
theatre.zone
TheatreZone’s 21st season promises hilarity and heart with our festive Home for the Holidays, followed by four musicals that feature passionate searches for romance, fame and fortune, and five concerts celebrating the greatest rock and roll hits of the fifties and sixties.
schedule
Dec 19-21: Home for the Holidays
Jan 8-18: Grumpy Old Men
Feb 5-15: Gutenberg! The Musical
Mar 5-15: Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
Jun 4-14: Oliver
CONCERTS
Jan 19: Legends of the 60s - Chris Esposito
Feb 17 & 18: Mersey Beatles
Feb 19: The Feud - Tribute to Sinatra & Roselli, Two Guys from Hoboken
Mar 28: Bluffett - Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Apr 25: Tribute to Billy & Elton - The Hits
TRIBBY ARTS CENTER
Shell Point Retirement Community 17281 On Par Blvd. • Fort Myers 239-415-5667
tribbyartscenter.com
The Tribby Arts Center proudly presents its most exhilarating season yet, showcasing world-class art exhibitions and musical talent across pop, rock, classical, bluegrass, country, Celtic, and jazz. As the exclusive host for National Geographic Live presentations in Southwest Florida, the Tribby is a vibrant venue for extraordinary cultural experiences.
schedule
Nov 1: How Sweet It Is - James Taylor Tribute
Nov 7: Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra
Nov 10: A Pirate’s Life
Nov 14: Alisa Weilerstein & Inon Barnatan
Nov 18: Muriel Anderson & John McEuen
Dec 5: Zach Barthomolew Trio
Dec 8: Anthem Lights
Dec 18 & 19: Christmas in Killarney
Jan 6: Bachelors of Broadway
Jan 8: Sister Sadie
Jan 17: New York Voices
Jan 22: Time for Three
Jan 23: Triple Espresso
Jan 27: Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi
Feb 9: Isidore String Quartet
Feb 14: Dallas String Quartet
Feb 19: The Modern Gentlemen
Feb 20: Branford Marsalis Quartet
Feb 27: Takács Quartet
Mar 5: Brubeck Brothers
Mar 9: Rhinestone Cowgirls
Mar 12: Jared & The Vagabonds
Mar 17: Simone Dinnerstein
Apr 2: Pietro Iannotti
VENICE ART CENTER
390 Nokomis Ave. S. • Venice 941-485-7136
veniceartcenter.com
Venice Art Center’s Concert Series features a variety of talented local bands in a small, intimate venue. Surround yourself with art and music! VIP tickets available. schedule
Nov 19: Dave Sayer & Valerie di Lorenzo‘Enchanted Evening of Cabaret’
Dec 3: The Occasions Band
Dec 18: Art of Blues Band, featuring Steve Arvey & Bill Buchman
Jan 13: Mike Imbasciani ‘Folk Legends’
Feb 4: The Brown Campbell Blues Band
Feb 26: Yaya Diamond & the Dream Chasers
Mar 25: Trey Wanvig
Apr 8: Bus Stop Band
an opportunity for singers to learn choral techniques and study choral literature and to present a gift of quality music to the community. All concert revenues are applied to the college scholarship fund available for Lee and Collier high school students who plan to pursue vocal music. schedule
Nov 23: Autumn Concert (First Presbyterian church oF naPles
Dec 8: Christmas Concert (emmanuel lutheran church, naPles)
Dec 11: Christmas Concert (grace lutheran church, naPles)
Jan 25: Patriotic Concert (grace lutheran church, naPles)
Mar 8: Singing for Scholarships Concert (First Presbyterian church oF naPles)
WESTCOAST BLACK THEATRE TROUPE
1012 N. Orange Ave. • Sarasota 941-366-1505 westcoastblacktheatre.org
The mission of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is to produce professional theatre that promotes and celebrates African American history and experience, engages a broad base of patrons and audiences, supports the development of a dynamic group of aspiring artists, and builds confidence in youth of color. schedule
Oct 8-Nov 9: Purlie
Oct 13: An Evening with Melba Moore
Nov 15: Fall Gala: Hitsville USACelebrating Motown
Nov 20-Dec 21: Black Nativity Reimagined
Dec 7 & 8: Independent Artist ShowcaseBrian L. Boyd
Jan 18: Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr (sarasota oPera house)
Jan 25 & 26: Young Artist ShowcaseMarta McKinnon
Feb 18-Mar 29: How I Got OverA Gospel Revue
Mar 15 & 16: Young Artist ShowcaseZion Thompson
Apr 8-May 17: Lies, Spells and Old Wives’ Tales
Apr 16: April Fête (the ora, sarasota)
voicesofnaples.org Created in 2002, this nonprofit provides
Apr 27 & 28: Independent Artist Showcase -Sieglinda Fox
Jun tbd: Juneteenth Arts Festival
WEDNESDAY 1
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
THURSDAY 2
•Kevin Lee: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
•Zach Bartholomew: Peace, Passion & the Real McCoy jazz concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
FRIDAY 3
•Adam Calhoun: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Art Reception: Live music. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free.939-2787.
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: Bayshore Art Gallery, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p. Free. 5908645.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.
•Beach & Estuary Walk: Guided 1-hour walk. Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 9a. Register. 463-4588.
•First Friday: ABBA tribute band in courtyard. Gulf Coast Town Center, 10037 Gulf Center Dr, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 7-5107.
•Josh Adam Meyers: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 10:30p. 389-6901.
•Kevin Lee: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Open Mic Night: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 9:30p. 4795233.
•Ron Feingold: Comedy. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 2771700.
SATURDAY 4
•Alice Wallace: Americana concert, Dennis Michael opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Clyde Butcher Studio & Darkroom Tour: Clyde
Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio, 237 Warfield Ave S, Venice. 10a-3p. Register. 941486-0811.
•Jeremy McCombs: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Josh Adam Meyers: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 108p. 389-6901.
•Kevin Lee: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•MelissaColeman: Concert. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7p. 323-6570.
•Naples Jazzmasters: Free concert. River Park Community Center, 301 11th St N, Naples. 2-4p. 612-327-3835.
•Oboe, Clarinet & Piano Concert: U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Hidden Treasure. Sarasota Opera House. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•The Shaelyn Band: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•US Karaoke Assoc State Championships: Concert. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30p. 941-2551022.
•Wonderball: Electronic dance fundraiser w DJ R3HAB. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia St, Sarasota. 7-11p. RSVP. 941-3559805.
SUNDAY 5
•Alice Wallace & Sara Stovall: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook
& the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•FGCU Chamber & University Choirs with Bel Canto & Cantabile: Concert. Naples United Church, 5200 Crayton Rd, Naples. 3p. Free. 745-4268.
MONDAY 6
•Indie Film Screening & Discussion: Hosted by Fort Myers Film Festival. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, film 7p. talk after film. 810-6323.
•Moon Walk: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve boardwalk, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 6:30p. Register. 5305972.
•Open House: Florida Repertory Theatre. Behind the scenes tour of Historic Arcade Theatre & ArtStage theatre space, 2268 Bay St & 2267 First St, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. RSVP. 3324488.
TUESDAY 7
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 3489151.
•Lecture: Gustabe Callebotte. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 1p. Free. 941485-7136.
WEDNESDAY 8
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham
Alice Wallace performs on October 4 at the Americana Community Music Association’s Listening Room at All Faiths Unitarian Congregation in Fort Myers.
Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Butterfly Fall Survey: North American Butterfly Assoc annual survey. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a2p. 348-9151.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
•Trish Suhr: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
THURSDAY 9
•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. Free. 772-5657.
•Ashland Craft: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Charlie Berens: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Preseason game. Minor league ice hockey. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Jorge Luis Pacheco: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Kevin Burt & Big Medicine: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•The Undercovers: Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson tribute concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
FRIDAY 10
•A Symphonic Spooktacular: Venice Symphony concert & storytelling. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802.
•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-4857136.
•Blues Rock Double Shot: Alex Lopez Xpress & Roots Rock, Doug Deming with The Jewel Tones concert. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7p. 323-6570.
•Bob Lauver: Comedy Hypnosis. Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Charlie Berens: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
What Goes On
OCTOBER NOVEMBER
What Goes On OCTOBER-NOVEMBER
•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Preseason game. Minor league ice hockey. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Gary Allan: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Orchestra Games free family concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3434.
•Scarecrows in the Park: Opening nite - open thru Oct 31. Scarecrow display, pumpkin patch, hayrides, Halloween Express train ride, games, fundraiser. Lakes Park Fall Festival. Children’s Garden, Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Dr, 5-6p. Ft Myers. 533-7575.
•Shell Walk: Guided 1.5-hour walk. Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 9a. Register. 463-4588.
•Viva Verdi!: Film screening, pre-show talk with filmmakers. Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7p. 941-328-1300.
•Yappy Hour: Happy hour w dogs, live entertainment. Bell Tower Shops center court, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 939-2787.
SATURDAY 11
•A Symphonic Spooktacular: Venice Symphony concert & storytelling. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 3:30p. 941-218-0658.
•Backyard Bluesfest: Memphis Lightning, Big Al & The Heavyweights, Tommy Lee Cook. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.
•Bob Lauver: Comedy Hypnosis. Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•Charlie Berens: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Comedy Night: Carmen Ciricillo, Ethan Dayo, Larry Venturino. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7p. 323-6570.
•Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo: Jazz guitar concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Hallowbout: Fort Myers Roller Derby vs Orlando. Entertainment, costume contest, vendors. Ft Myers Skatium, 2250 Bwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 482-7789.
•Jazz at the MACC: Hurricane Summer release party. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 2771700.
•John Prine Birthday Party: Americana concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-894-6469.
•Live Band: Local band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Music in the Garden: Band tbd. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 6437275.
•Pioneer Pumpkin Palooza: Pumpkin picking. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-1p. Free. 252-2611.
•Rocktober Fest: Music, kids activities & games, German food, beer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 252-4386.
•The Timber Jamboree: Live music, chainsaw carving competition, axe throwing, exhibits, games, vendors. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden, 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. 9a-4p. 941-6218299.
SUNDAY 12
•Air Supply: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Florida Philharmonic: Symphonic Journeys - From Italy to Vienna concert. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. 3:30p. 941-529-6094.
•Naples Philharmonic: Bernstein & Beyond.
Philharmonic members music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•Readers Theatre: Exit Strategies. One-act play reading. The Naples Players. Glass Theatre, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 2637990.
MONDAY 13
•Melba Moore: Concert. Westcoast Black Theatre
Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-3661505.
•Miccosukee Day & Opening Reception: Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 11a-4p. Free. 695-0008.
•Swift Tribute Band: Concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-488-1115.
TUESDAY 14
•Andy Huggins: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Jodie DeSalvo & Tom Cimarusti: Cabaret concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
WEDNESDAY 15
•Andy Huggins: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•Baby Broom: Jazz concert w Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Bugs Bats and Birds. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Trevor Wallace - The Alpha Beta Male: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
THURSDAY 16
•Andy Huggins: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Art Reception & Artist Talk: Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.
•Hughes Taylor Band: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Lecture: Pathways to Partnership. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 6950008.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League Meeting: Sanibel Library, 770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 10a-1p. Free. 322-8593.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Bugs Bats and Birds. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
FRIDAY 17
•Art from the Attic: Art sale. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 10a-5p. Free. 579-0659.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Bat Out of Halloween: Meatloaf tribute band. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800218-0007.
•Disney’s Shrek - the Musical: Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 7p. 323-6570.
•Heat: Latin jazz band. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 277-1700.
•Improv Comedy: Slasher Films of the 80s. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Jeff Dye: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Joanne Shaw Taylor: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Bugs Bats and Birds. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•The Vampire Circus: Circus cabaret & theater. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Twilight in Concert: Concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-9533368.
•Vanessa Hollingshead: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
SATURDAY 18
•13 Nights of Stage Fright: Opening night of haunted maze. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Art from the Attic: Art sale. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 10a-5p. Free. 579-0659.
•Backyard Bluesfest: Selwyn Birchwood, Rockin’ Jake, Tommy Lee Cooks. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-7p. 693-7111.
•Coco Montoya: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 4958989.
•Fall Festival: Live music, educational activities, games, crafts, face painting, Banyan Tree climb. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. 334-7419.
•Family Day - Hecho com Amor: Crafts, games, activities. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 11a-2p. Free. 252-8476.
•FC Naples vs Spokane Velocity: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. 933-5335.
•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Grant Malloy Smith: Americana concert, Steve Waterbury opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker Joanna Salapska-Gelleri. St Hilary’s Episcopal Church, Browning Hall, 5011 McGregor Bvld, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. gulfcoastwriters.org.
•Halloween Spooktacular: Games, activities, trick-ortreating. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 10a-12p, 1-3p, 4-6p. Register. 514-0084.
•Jeff Dye: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Let’s Sing Taylor: Taylor Swift tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Music of Star Wars: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8p. 277-1700.
•Naples Jazzmasters: Free concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 1-3p. Fr612-3273835.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Bugs Bats and Birds. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•The Case of the Black Parrot Brigade - Back to the 80’s: GibsonHouse Mystery Performers, Interactive mystery. Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd Cape Coral. 7p. 867-6098.
•The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Film screening & 13
Comedian Ron Feingold performs October 3 at Music & Arts Community Center in Fort Myers.
What Goes On OCTOBER-NOVEMBER
Nights of Stage Fright - Curtain Call Carnage Preview Party. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Screening 5p, party 6-10p. 939-2787.
•Vanessa Hollingshead: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
SUNDAY 19
•13 Nights of Stage FrightCurtain Call Carnage Grand Opening: FreakArt After Dark fundraiser. Haunted house, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 939-2787.
•Art from the Attic: Art sale. Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd. 10a-5p. Free. 579-0659.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Dance of Life: Venice Symphony String Quartet concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•FGCU Symphony Orchestra: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Jeff Dye: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 3896901.
•Naples Philharmonic: Ehnes Plays Mozart. Philharmonic members chamber music concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
MONDAY 20
•Art Sale: Hirdie Girdie Gallery, 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. 10a4p. Free. 395-0027.
•FGCU Wind Orchestra: Concert. Tribby Arts Center, Shell Pt, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 745-4268.
TUESDAY 21
•13 Nights of Stage FrightCurtain Call Carnage: Haunted house. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. 939-2787.
•Art Sale: Hirdie Girdie Gallery, 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. 10a4p. Free. 395-0027.
•FGCU Storytelling: Kuniko Yamamoto - Origami Tales. Music Bldg, rm 203, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 745-4442.
•Javor Bracic: Concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Lecture: Victorian Painters. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 1p. Free. 941485-7136.
•Naples Philharmonic: Ehnes Plays Mozart. Philharmonic members chamber music
concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: Rock & metal concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 4814849.
WEDNESDAY 22
•13 Nights of Stage FrightCurtain Call Carnage: Haunted house. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. 939-2787.
•Art Sale: Hirdie Girdie Gallery, 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. 11a4p. Free. 395-0027.
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Classics in Hollywood: Grand Piano Series Narrative Musicales w Konstantin Soukhovetski. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•FGCU Storytelling: Kuniko Yamamoto - Family Stories from Japan. Music Bldg, rm 203, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 745-4442.
•Lecture: Plastic in the Environment. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 5:30p. Register. 530-5977.
•Lunch in the Gardens: Luncheon & conversation, book signing, guest Rebecca Louise Law. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 11a. RSVP. 941-3665731.
THURSDAY 23
•13 Nights of Stage Fright - Curtain Call Carnage: Community Night. Haunted house. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-8p. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.
•Chris Piper: Acoustic concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.
•FGCU Wind Chamber Choirs: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Howl at the Moon: Julie Carver cabaret. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Lil Mo Mozzarella: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Mark Sanders - A Night at the Tonys: Cabaret. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Naples Int’l Film Festival Opening Night Film & Party: Artis-Naples, Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples.
Red carpet arrival 6p, film 7p, afterparty 9p. 775-3456.
•Priscilla Block: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Songwriters Under the Stars: Acoustic concert w Buddy Mondlock, Robert Bidney, Bruce Gallant. Calusa Nature Center Planetarium, 3487 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Sunset Concert: Band tba. Marie Selby Botanical Garden, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-366-5731.
•Wicked Walk: Haunted interactive theatrical experience, art installations music, dance, etc. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Tours 6-9p. 333-1933.
FRIDAY 24
•13 Nights of Stage FrightCurtain Call Carnage: Haunted house, iconic horror characters. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 939-2787.
•A Very Victorian Murder: GibsonHouse Mystery Performers, Interactive mystery. Wisteria Tea Room & Café, 2512 2nd St, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 867-6098.
•Adam Hunter: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•Art Reception: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5-7p. Free. 395-0900.
•Comedy for a Cause: Concert. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30p. 941-2551022.
•Family Fun Night: Live music, dance demos, crafts, games, mini zoo w exotic animals. Bell Tower Shops center court, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 318-8560.
•Florida Everblades vs Atlanta Gladiators: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 8:30p. 277-1700.
•Joe Sib: Comedy. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Naples Int’l Film Festival: Film screenings, lectures, panels. Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, Mercato, 9118 Strada Pl, Naples. Films 10:30a-8p. 775-3456.
•Rodney Carrington: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Star Wars
- The Empire Strikes Back. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
•Ty Myers: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Wicked Walk: Haunted interactive theatrical experience, art installations music, dance,
etc. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Gallery 5-6p, tours 6:30-8p. 333-1933.
SATURDAY 25
•13 Nights of Stage FrightCurtain Call Carnage: Rise of the Undead. Haunted house. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 939-2787.
•Adam Hunter: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30p. 389-6901.
•Betty Fox Band: Blues concert. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota. 8p. 941-8946469.
•Fall Blooms at Sunset: 2-hour guided wildflower walk. CREW Cypress Dome Trails, 3980 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. 5p. Register. 657-2253.
•FC Naples vs Charlotte Independence: USL soccer. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 7p. 933-5335.
•Hogwarts Halloween: Family concert. Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 2771700.
•Jorge Celedon: Concert. Seminole Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Matthew Curry: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Naples Fine Art Show: Outdoor art fair. Coastland Center, 1900 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Free. 10a-5p. 941-755-3088.
•Naples Int’l Film Festival: Film screenings, lectures, panels. Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas,
Mercato, 9118 Strada Pl, Naples. Films 10:30a-8p. 775-3456.
•Queen Lives!: Tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 4958989.
•Ryan Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Sarasota Orchestra Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-953-3434.
SUNDAY 26
•13 Nights of Stage Fright - Curtain Call Carnage: INKantations. Haunted house, tattoos, face painting. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 939-2787.
•Adam Hunter: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6p. 389-6901.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Cain: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•David Caserta - Haunted Illusions: Illusionist. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•Fall Fest: Music, kids activities & games, food. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 1-4p. Free. 252-4386.
•J Michael Weiss-Holmes: Piano concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.
•Naples Fine Art Show: Outdoor
Joanne Shaw Taylor performs October 17 at Arts Bonita‘s Center for the Performing Arts in Bonita Springs
What Goes On OCTOBER-NOVEMBER
art fair. Coastland Center, 1900 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Free. 10a-4p. 941-755-3088.
•Naples Int’l Film Festival Closing Awards Ceremony, Film, Concert & Wrap Party: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Awards in Daniels Pavilion 5:30, “The Princess Bride’ screening w Naples Phil 7:30p, party in Daniels Pavilion 9:30p. 597-1900.
•Screenings Under the Stars: Naples Int’l Film Festival. Artis—Naples’s Norris Garden, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. Free. 775-3456.
•Selby Spooktacular: Arts & crafts, trick-or-treating, storytelling. Marie Selby Botanical Garden, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. 6p. 941-366-5731.
MONDAY 27
•ensembleNewSRQ: Tangled Whispers. Classical music concert. First Congregational Church, 1031 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota. 7:30p. ensrq.org.
TUESDAY 28
•13 Nights of Stage FrightCurtain Call Carnage: Haunted house. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. 939-2787.
•FGCU Storytelling: Kim Weitkamp - Roots of Compassion & Kindness. Music Bldg, rm 203, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 745-4442.
•The Derek Lersch Band: Country line dancing. Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College,
1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-309-4300.
WEDNESDAY 29
•13 Nights of Stage FrightCurtain Call Carnage: Haunted house & night market. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. 939-2787.
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•FGCU Storytelling: Kim Weitkamp - Spooky Stories. Music Bldg, rm 203, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 745-4442.
•Go Now - Music of The Moody Blues: Tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Halloween Ghost Train & Murder Mystery: Dinner, show & costume contest. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.
THURSDAY 30
•13 Nights of Stage FrightCurtain Call Carnage: Full Scream A Head. Haunted house, one-act play sideshow. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free. 941-6398810.
•Bower Chapel 25th Anniversary Concert: FGCU Chamber Choir. Bower Chapel,
130 Moorings Park Dr, Naples. 4p. Free. 745-4268.
•Halloween Ghost Train & Murder Mystery: Dinner, show & costume contest. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Montero Plays Rachmaninoff. Classical music. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Sarasota Orchestra: Mendelssohn & Maslanka. Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N Tamiami Tr. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-9533434.
•Strangelove: Depeche Mode tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
FRIDAY 31
•13 Nights of Stage Fright
- Curtain Call Carnage
Graveyard Dance Party: Haunted house & Dance Party. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 939-2787.
•Halloween Ghost Train & Murder Mystery: Dinner, show & costume contest. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Montero Plays Rachmaninoff. Classical music. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Retro Rooftop Halloween Party: Live music, open bar, hors d’oeuvres. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8p-12a. 333-1933.
•Scarecrows in the Park: Closing nite. Scarecrow display, pumpkin patch, hayrides, Halloween Express train ride, games, fundraiser. Lakes Park Fall Festival. Children’s Garden, Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Dr, 5-6p. Ft Myers. 533-7575.
Nov
SATURDAY 1
•13 Nights of Stage FrightCurtain Call Carnage: Final Act. Haunted maze. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-10p. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.
•Backyard Bluesfest: Yates McKendree, Sandy Atkinson, John Allender Band, Tommy Lee Cook. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.
•Ben Gage: Americana concert, ‘Houseboat’ Jim Visone
opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Child’s Anthem: Toto tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 4814849.
•Dia de los Muertos Celebration: Live music, dance performances, special displays, arts & crafts, food. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 10a7p. 643-7275.
•Grand Opening & 75th Anniversary Party: Live music. 13451 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 463-3909.
•Guided Forest Bathing: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9:30a. Register. 530-5972.
•Gulf Coast Symphony: Epic Journeys & Adventures concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 6 & 8p. 277-1700.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association
30th Anniversary Luncheon: Guest speaker author Robert Macomber. Hilton Garden Inn, 16410 Corporate Commerce Way, Ft Myers. 11:30a. RSVP. gulfcoastwriters.org.
•How Sweet It Is - James Taylor: Tribute concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Jefferson McDonald: Classic rock concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Swamp Celebration: Exhibit, guided swamp walk, meet Clyde Butcher. Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Tr, MM 54, Ochopee. 9a-5p. Free, fee for Swamp Walks. Register. 695-2428.
•Warren Zeidsers: Concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
SUNDAY 2
•Bert Kreischer: Comedy. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Bonita Springs Concert Band: Veterans Day tribute. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Bring lawn chair or blanket. 6-7:30. Free. 405-3320.
•Chris Funk: Musical illusionst. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 5 & 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Clay Walker: Country concert, Drake Milligan opens. Calusa Sound Amphitheater, Luminary Hotel, 2101 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. 6p. 314-3723.
•David Sedaris: Humorist. ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•Dia de los Muertos Celebration: Live music, dance performances,
special displays, arts & crafts, food. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 10a4p. 643-7275.
•Drag Queen Sunday: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Faure Requiem concert. Peace Lutheran Church, 9850 Immokalee Rd, Naples. 7p. 288-2535.
•FSW Concert Band & Orchestra: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 481-4849.
•Led Zeppelin 2: Tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
MONDAY 3
•Indie Film Screening & Discussion: Hosted by Fort Myers Film Festival. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, film 7p. talk after film. 810-6323.
•Perfect Pitch: Key Chorale luncheon fundraiser. Ora Ballroom, 578 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota. 11:30a. RSVP. 941552-8768.
TUESDAY 4
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 3489151.
•FGCU Storytelling: Open Mic. Music Bldg, rm 203, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 745-4442.
•Lecture: American Titans of Photography. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 1p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Music of Elvis w Frankie Moreno concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
WEDNESDAY 5
•Apprentice Artists at Noon: Concert. Sarasota Opera. Sarasota Opera House. 61 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 12p. 941-328-1300.
•Art After Five: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 249-1977.
•Art Reception: Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.
•Art Reception: Live music, wine, hors d’oevres. Coco Art Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. 5-7p. Free. 949-3073.
Author and raconteur David Sedaris is performing at Artis—Naples on November 2.
What Goes On OCTOBER-NOVEMBER
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Don McMillan: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30p. 389-6901.
•FGCU Percussion Chamber Ensemble: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•FGCU Storytelling: Joel Ying - Folk Tales & Braided Stories. Music Bldg, rm 203, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 745-4442.
•Florida Everblades vs Fort Wayne Komets: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•FSW Jazz Ensemble: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 4814849.
•Moon Walk: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve boardwalk, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 6:30p. Register. 5305972.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Music of Elvis w Frankie Moreno concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Night Tour: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 5:30p. Register. 348-9151.
THURSDAY 6
•Art Reception: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 5:30-7p. Free. 530-5977.
•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-6:30p. Free. 772-5657.
•Eli Young Band: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•FGCU Wind Chamber Ensemble: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Funny Old Broads: Comedy. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 730p. 495-8989.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Music of Elvis w Frankie Moreno concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Natasha Paremski: Grand Piano Series concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 469-333-3231.
•Paul Todd & Friends: Bobby Darin tribute concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
FRIDAY 7
•American Indigenous Arts Celebration: Arts, crafts, music & dance performances, wildlife
presentations, kids’ activities, food. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 34725 W Boundary Rd, Clewiston. 10a-5p. 863902-1113.
•Art Reception: Bayshore Art Gallery, 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Tue-Sat 5-8p. Free. 778-4665.
•Art Reception: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5-7p. Free. 395-0900.
•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30-9p. Free. 5908645.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Reception: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 5-7p. Free. 941-4857136.
•Back Yard Bash: Parents & children compete in backyard games, live music, food trucks. Fundraiser. Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. 6-10p. 514-0084.
•Beach & Estuary Walk: Guided 1-hour walk. Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. Register. 463-4588.
•First Friday: Billy Joel tribute band in courtyard. Gulf Coast Town Center, 10037 Gulf Center Dr, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 2675107.
•Florida Everblades vs Fort Wayne Komets: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Greggie & The Jets: Elton John tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 730p. 495-8989.
•Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra: Concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Music of Elvis w Frankie Moreno concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Mic Night: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 9:30p. 479-5233.
•Ray Fuller & The Bluesrockers: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Sanibel On-Campus Writers Conference: Stephanie Elizondo Griest keynote speaker. FGCU Student Union, rm 138, 10501 FGCU Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. Register. 590-7421.
•Steel Panther: Rock concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•The Skin of Our Teeth: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Via Nova Chorale: Future Present Past - Living This Moment In Time. First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak St, Sarasota. 7p. 941-263-2086.
•Wicked Good Party: SWFL Theatre concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
SATURDAY 8
•American Indigenous Arts Celebration: Arts, crafts, music & dance performances, wildlife presentations, kids activities, food. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 34725 W Boundary Rd, Clewiston. 10a-5p. 863902-1113.
•Dreamboats: 50s & 60s rock concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 730p. 4958989.
•Florida Everblades vs Fort Wayne Komets: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Gary Conrad: Comedy. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 7:30p. 941-4756756.
•Gulf Coast Symphony: SciFi & Fantasy concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 6 & 8p. 277-1700.
•Herman’s Hermits: Peter Noone concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Music in the Garden: Band tba. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p. 6437275.
•Naples Jazzmasters: Free concert. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 1-3p. 612-3273835.
•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Music of Elvis w Frankie Moreno concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Opening Reception: Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-12p. Free. 252-2611.
•Sanibel On-Campus Writers
at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Night Tour: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 5:30p. Register. 348-9151.
•Sunset Stroll: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 3:30p. Register. 348-9151.
TUESDAY 11
•An Evening of Overtures: Naples Philharmonic concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Songwriters Showcase: Acoustic concert w TBA. Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 7p. 4634588.
•Veterans Day Comedy Show: Veterans & comics Ginger Kelly, Pharoah, PJ O’Leary. Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.
Conference: Workshops, speakers, panels, readings, networking. FGCU Student Union, rms 111-113, 211, 214 & 222, 10501 FGCU Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. Register. 590-7421.
•The Skin of Our Teeth: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
SUNDAY 9
•A Night at the Oscars: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•Ana Gabriel: Comedy. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Jeannie Darnell & Michael Baron: Soprano & piano concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.
•Lee County Community Band: Mariner High School, 701 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 600-9052.
•The Skin of Our Teeth: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 590-7268.
11/09Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor concert – Spirit of America. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples. 2-4p. 270-1221.
MONDAY 10
•FGCU Jazz Ensemble: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•National Geographic Live: A Pirate’s Life. Tribby Arts Center
WEDNESDAY 12
•50 Years of Rock & Roll, part 7: Oldies rock concert. ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Lecture: The Importance of Community-Based Public Art. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 745-4268.
•Mariel Bildstein: Jazz concert w Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Tice Fire Station, 9351 Workmen Way, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 218-1354.
•Sunset Stroll: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 3:30p. Register. 348-9151.
THURSDAY 13
•Ancient Forest Tour: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 9a. Register. 3489151.
•Art Reception & Gallery Talk: Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc, 13451McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. xp. Free. 463-3909.
•Art Reception: Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.
•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos & exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 692-8436.
•FGCU Symphonic Band: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall,
Grand Piano Series presents Natasha Paremski in concert November 6 at Artis—Naples.
What Goes On OCTOBER-NOVEMBER
Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Jazz at the MACC: Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 2771700.
•Lauren Fox in Groupies: Onewoman show. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Modern Marco 60th
Anniversary Celebration & Exhibition Reception: Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 4-5:30p. Free. 642-1440.
•Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock n’ Roll: 50s rock tribute concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•The Expendables: Rock concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Trey Kennedy: Comedy.
Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Tyler Fischer: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Zach Bartholomew - Hank Mobley’s Soul Station: Hard bop jazz concert w Jeff Ellwod. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 730p. 4958989.
FRIDAY 14
•Alisa Weilerstein & Inon Barnatan: Classical concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Art Center, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 574-0802.
•Classcial Rockstars: Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941-218-0658.
•David Nail: Concert. Seminole Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800218-0007.
•Dueling Pianos: Paul Nicodemi & Matt Newbold. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30p, concert 7:30p. 333-1933.
•Live Band: Local band. The Cove, Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 252-4386.
•Mannheim Steamroller: Christmas concert. ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Peace, Love & Science: Cocktail party fundraiser. IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. 6:30p. RSVP. 321-7420.
•Plies Day: Rap concert. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.
•Shannon McNally: Blues concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 730p. 4958989.
•Shell Walk: Guided 1.5-hour walk. Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a. Register. 463-4588.
•Shelly Belly: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 479-5233.
•The Skin of Our Teeth: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Tyler Fischer: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6:30 & 8:30. 389-6901.
•Yappy Hour: Happy hour w dogs, live entertainment. Bell Tower Shops center court, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 939-2787.
SATURDAY 15
•A Magical Cirque Christmas: Circus. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 4814849.
•Backyard Bluesfest: Josh Rowland, Tommy Lee Cook. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.
•Classic Car Show: Rookery Bay’s car show, entertainment, activities, food trucks. FSW State College, 7505 Grand Lely Dr, Naples. 9a-2p. 530-5977.
•Classical Rockstars: Venice Symphony. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice.3:30 & 7:30p. 941-2180658.
•Comedy Cruise Party - Al Ernst: Comedy. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 7:30p. 941-4756756.
•Cooking for the Arts: Dinner. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6p, dinner 7p. RSVP. 333-1933.
•Doug McLeod: Americana concert, Mike McMillan opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Family Day - Everglades, Estuaries, & Egrets: Crafts, games, activities. Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 11a-2p. Free. 252-8476.
•Floyd Nation: Pink Floyd tribute band. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•Gulf Coast Symphony: A Symphony of Firsts concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 277-1700.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: St Hilary’s Episcopal Church, Browning Hall, 5011 McGregor Bvld, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. gulfcoastwriters. org.
•Gulfside Gala: United Arts Collier fundraiser dinner, music. All white attire. Seagate Beach Club, 81 Seagate Dr, Naples. 5-9p. RSVP. 254-8242.
•Hitsville USA - Celebrating Motown: Westcoast Black
Theatre Troupe benefit gala dinner & show. The Ora, 578 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota. 6p. RSVP. 941-366-1505.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Readers Theatre: A Doll’s House part 2. One-act play reading. Glass Theatre, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.
•Shelly Belly: Snappers Comedy Club, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6 & 9p. 479-5233.
•The Art of Beading in Jewelry Making: Crafts, demos, activities. Immokalee Pioneer Museum, 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. 10a-12p. Free. 252-2611.
•The Skin of Our Teeth: Theater. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Tyler Fischer: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 6 & 8p. 389-6901.
•USA Today Wine & Food Experience: Food & wine sampling. Paradise Coast Sports Complex. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. 12-4p. Free. 2524386.
SUNDAY 16
•Alomzo King Lines Ballet: Dance performance. W Naples Philharmonic Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: The Collaboratory,10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 4106971.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Choral Artistry Concert: Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass. Faith Presbyterian Church, 4544 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 4p. 560-5695.
•Fall Choral Festival: Gulf Coast Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus & Quartets concert w Sanibel School Seahorse Chorale.
Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church, 8260 Cypress Lake Dr, Ft Myers. 3p. 855-425-3631.
•Florida Philharmonic: Neoclassical Nights concert. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. 3:30p. 941-5296094.
•Naples Philharmonic: Mendelssohn String Quartet No 2. Philharmonic members chamber music concert. ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•Rawlins Piano Trio: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.
•Readers Theatre: A Doll’s House part 2. One-act plays reading. Glass Theatre, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.
•SWFL Concert Band: Concert. S Ft Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free. 666-5970.
MONDAY 17
•Guided Birding Walk - Fall Migration: 3-hour walk. CREW Flint Pen Strand Trails, 15970 Bonita Beach Rd SW, Bonita Springs. 8a. Register. 657-2253.
•Night Tour: 2-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 5:30p. Register. 348-9151.
•Taste of Opera: Gulfshore Opera concert, French cuisine. Colony Bay Club, 5200 Pelican Colony Blvd, Bonita Springs. 5:30p. 529-3925.
The Rawlins Piano Trio performs November 16 in Florida Gulf Coast Univeristy’s U. Tobe Recital Hall in the Music bulding.
TUESDAY 18
•Dale Jones: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•FGCU Symphonic Band: Concert. Immokalee High School, 701 Immokalee Dr, Immokalee. 7p. Free. 745-4268.
•FSW Choral Concert: BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 481-4849.
•Lecture: Surrealism. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 1p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Love Your Rebellion’s Babefest: L.A. Witch post-punk concert. Nice Guys Pizza, 1401 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral. 8-11p. 217-0919.
•Mannheim Steamroller: Christmas concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•Muriel Andserson & Inon Barnatan: Concert. Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 415-5667.
•Naples Philharmonic: Mendelssohn String Quartet No 2. Philharmonic members chamber music concert. ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
WEDNESDAY 19
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Dale Jones: Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Dave Sayer & Valerie DiLorenzo: Cabaret concert. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 7p. 941-4857136.
•FGCU Storytelling: Student Showcase - Storytelling as Healing. Music Bldg, rm 203, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 745-4442.
•Florida Everblades vs South Carolina Stingrays: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
THURSDAY 20
•American Sand Sculpting Championship: Exhibits, demos, contests, live music, kids activities, vendors. Beach behind Diamondhead Beach Resort, 2000 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. 454-7500.
•Art Reception & Artist Talk: FGCU, Cohen Student Union, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.
•Ben Folds & A Piano: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Creed Fisher: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Dale Jones: Off the Hook
What Goes On OCTOBER-NOVEMBER
The exhibition, ‘Through the Lens of Nature’ is on view thru October 31 at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve’s Environmental Education Ccenter
Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. 7p. 389-6901.
•Dennis Jones: Blues band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.
•Lecture: Defending the Sacred. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 2p. Free. 695-0008.
•Mark Sanders - Sinatra on Broadway: Cabaret. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 730p. 495-8989.
•Martin & Kelly: Americana concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 642-7270.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Korngold’s Hollywood Concerto. Classical music. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League Meeting: Guest speaker Amejo Amyot. Sanibel Rec Center, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva, Sanibel. 10a-1p. Free. 322-8593.
•Sunset Concert: Band tba. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr Osprey. 5:30p. 941366-5731.
FRIDAY 21
•A Brothers’ Revival: Allman Brothers tribute band. ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•American Sand Sculpting Championship: Exhibits, demos, contests, live music, kids activities, vendors. Beach behind Diamondhead Beach Resort, 2000 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. 454-7500.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at several galleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 313-5129.
•Elements: Earth Wind & Fire tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 730p. 495-8989.
•FGCU Wind Orchestra: Concert.
U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.
•Florida Everblades vs South Carolina Stingrays: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Lunch & Learn Lecture: American Crocodiles in Florida. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5940.
•Naples Philharmonic Masterworks: Korngold’s Hollywood Concerto. Classical music. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Taimane: Concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 730p. 495-8989.
•The Lalas Burlesque Show: Comedy & concert. Seminole Casino Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
SATURDAY 22
•Backyard Bluesfest: Jimmy Carpenter, Terry Hanck, Tommy Lee Cook. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-8p. 693-7111.
•Bling Thin Jewelry Show & Sale: Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. 10a-4p. Free. 941-485-7136.
•Completely Unchained: Van Halen tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Cornucopia of Jazz: Venice Symphony concert. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice High School, 1 Indian Ave, bldg. 5, Venice. 7:30p. 941218-0658.
•Garden Festival: Live music, plant sale, food trucks. Edison
& Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. Free. 334-7419.
•Hudson Westbrook: Country music concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.
•Jann Klose: Americana concert, Joe Terlizzi opens. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•Rain - Beatles Christmas Tribute: Concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941-953-3368.
•Treaty Oak Revival: Concert, Parker Ryan opens. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.
SUNDAY 23
•American Sand Sculpting Championship: Exhibits, demos, contests, live music, kids activities, vendors. Beach behind Diamondhead Beach Resort, 2000 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. 4547500.
•Best of The Beatles: Gulf Coast Symphony tribute concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 8:30p. 277-1700.
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Book of Moron: Comic Robert Dubac. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.
•Garden Festival: Live music, plant sale, food trucks. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-4p. Free. 334-7419.
•Naples Big Band: Concert. Cambier Park, 755 Park St S, Naples. 2-4p. Free. 777-0416.
•Naples Philharmonic: Huang Plays Arensky. Philharmonic members music concert. ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•Readers Theatre: Between Us. One-act plays reading. Glass Theatre, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 2637990.
•Tribute to Taylor Swift: Gulf Coast Symphony tribute concert. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 6p. 277-1700.
•Voices of Naples: Concert. First Presbyterian Church, 250 6th St S, Naples. 4p. 455-2582.
MONDAY 24
11/24-Hour Playwriting Project: No rehearsal, no director, sealed script, one actor. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
•American Sand Sculpting Championship: Exhibits, demos, contests, live music, kids activities, vendors. Beach behind Diamondhead Beach Resort, 2000 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. 4547500.
•Sunset Stroll: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 3:30p. Register. 348-9151.
TUESDAY 25
•Early Birding Walk: 3-hour guided boardwalk tour. Corkscrew Swamp Blair Audubon Center, 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples. 8a. Register. 3489151.
•Igudsmand & Joo - The Final Nightmare Christmas: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Lecture: Answers to Your Ocean & Atmosphere Questions. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 5:30p. Register. 530-5977.
•Soul Sensations: Motown tribute concert. Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. 5:30p. 941-309-4300.
•Venturino’s Comedy Club: Comedians. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 7:30p. 941-255-1022.
WEDNESDAY 26
•Blues Jam: Hosted by Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
THURSDAY 27
•Thanksgiving Feast – Early Train to Holiday Havoc: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30p. 2758487.
FRIDAY 28
•Family Fun Night: Live music, dance demos, crafts, games, mini zoo w exotic animals.
Bell Tower Shops center court, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 318-8560.
•Florida Everblades vs Savannah Ghost Pirates: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Johnsonville Night Lights: Opening night. Holiday light show & live music. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 6-10. 6437275.
•Lindsey Stirling: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
SATURDAY 29
•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Classic Car Fest: Live music, food trucks, kids activities, museum tours. Cape Coral Museum of History fundraiser. Cultural Park, behind Cape Coral Historical Museum, 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 10a-1p. Free. 772-7037.
•Florida Everblades vs Savannah Ghost Pirates: Minor league ice hockey. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Given to Fly - The Pearl Jam Experience: Tribute concert. Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 730p. 4958989.
•Hannah Berner: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.
•Open Studios: Naples Art District Studios & Galleries. Receptions, exhibits, demos. Shirley St & J&C Blvd, Naples. 1-5p. Free. 249-1977.
•The Nutcracker: Naples Ballet w Naples Philharmonic. ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Tower of Power: Funk concert. Seminole Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
SUNDAY 30
•Blues Jam: Tommy Lee Cook & the Buckingham Blues Band. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.
•Dave Koz & Friends: Chistmas concert. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 7p. 941953-3368.
•Joy & Wonder: Sarasota Ballet with Key Chorale. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 4p. 941-552-8768.
•Naples Dixieland Jazz Band: Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park, 6th Ave S & 8th St S, Naples. 2-4p. 612-3273835.
•Queen Live: Tribute concert. Seminole Hotel Seminole Center, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.
•The Nutcracker: Naples Ballet w Naples Philharmonic. ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 7p. 597-1900.
ongoing Theater
•13 Nights of Stage FrightCurtain Call Carnage: Oct 18-Nov 1. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 939-2787.
What Goes On OCTOBER-NOVEMBER
•3 Nights of Stage FrightCurtain Call Carnage: Oct 8-Nov 1. Immersive Halloween experience. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.
•A Christmas Story - The Musical: Nov 21-Dec 28. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Ada and the Engine: Oct 15-Nov 9. The Naples Players. Price Studio Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Alice in Wonderland: Nov 3-22. Gulfshore Playhouse Conservatory. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 GoodletteFrank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•And Then There Were None: Oct 1-19. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 2637990.
•Baggage: Nov 6-23. Arts Center Theatre, Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 784-1186.
•Black Nativity: Nov 20-Dec 21. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941-366-1505.
•Brundibar: Nov 8 & 9. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 941328-1300.
•Carrie - The Musical: Oct 3-12.
Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.
•Come From Away: Nov 12-Dec 28. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, Florida State Center for Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941-351-8000.
•Cosi Fan Tutte: Oct 31-Nov 15. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. 941-328-1300.
•Devil’s Train: thru Nov 16. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 2758487.
•Don’t Dress for Dinner: Oct 1726. Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.
•Doubt: Oct 28-Nov 16. Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! - The Musical: Nov 14-16. Van Wezel Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. 941953-3368.
•Erma Bombeck - At Wit’s End: Nov 28-30. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•Glengarry Glen Ross: Oct 31Nov 16. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.
•Grey House: Oct 3-Nov 2. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.
•High School Musical Jr: Oct 25-28. Academy of Dramatic Arts. The Naples Players. Glass Educational Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Holiday Havoc: Nov 19-Dec 24. Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Seminole Gulf Railway,
The exhibition, ‘17th Century Dutch Paintings from Boston’s Fine Art Museum’ is on view thru November 1, 2026 at the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota.
2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.
•Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: Nov 11-Dec 21. Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Let’s Murder Marsha: Oct 9-26. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•Little Women - The Musical: Nov 19-Dec 21. The Naples Players. Kizzie Theater, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Lucky Stiff: Nov 5-Dec 28. Florida Studio Theatre. Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.
•Monsters of the American Cinema: Oct 31-Dec 7. Urbanite Theatre, 1487 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-321-1397.
•Neil Simon’s Rumors: Oct 21Nov 16. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 800-3292.
•Nunsense - A Musical Comedy: Thru Oct 5. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•Once Upon a Christmastime: Nov 19-Dec 6. Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Ft Myers. 277-1700.
•Over the Tavern: Nov 20-Dec 14. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. 941-255-1022.
•Pie in the Sky: Oct 15-Nov 2. Lemon Bay Playhouse. 96 W Dearborn St, Englewood. 941475-6756.
•Pretty Woman: Oct 3-Nov 15. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.
•Purlie: Oct 8-Nov 9. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota. 941366-1505.
•Shrek - the Musical: Oct 17-26. Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd, #5, Ft Myers. 323-6570.
•Steel Magnolias: Oct 10-Nov 15. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.
•The Amish Project: Nov 14-Dec
7. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley: Oct 17-Nov 14, selected matinees. Broadway Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 9805674.
•The Rat Pack Lounge: thru Nov 16. Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.
•The Rocky Horror Show: Oct 3-25. Venice Theatre, Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•The Skin of Our Teeth: Nov 7-16. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-4268.
•The Sound of Music: Oct 24-Nov 23. Venice Theatre, Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice. 941-488-1115.
•The Wedding Singer: Thru Oct 5. Sarasota Players. Crossings at Siesta Key, 32501 S Tamiami Tr, # 1130, Sarasota. 941-3652494.
•Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?: Oct 21-Nov 23.
Gulfshore Playhouse. Baker Theatre & Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Rd S, Naples. 261-7529.
•Winter Wonderettes: Nov 27-Dec 28. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 980-5674.
Art Galleries
•Aldo Castillo Gallery: 1634 5th Ave S, Naples. Tue-Sun 11a-7p. 312-375-8887.
•Alliance for the Arts: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Oct 3-Nov 1: Ink, Therefore I am; Oct 3-Nov 1: In Black & White. Receptions 1st Fri 5-7p. Tue-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-1p. 939-2787.
•Arsenault Studio & Banyan Arts Gallery: Judith Liegeois Designs, 1199 3rd St, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 1-5p. Free. 263-1214.
•Art Center Sarasota: 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Oct
•Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery: Temporarily Closed 4332 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 283-1335.
•BIG ARTS: 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Thru Oct 24: BirdsNo Words; Oct 27-Jan 18: Just Keep Swimming; Nov 1-Dec 15: Curious; Nov 7-Apr 30: I Am My Home. Mon-Fri 9a-4p, Sat & Sun 9a-1p. 395-0900.
•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery: FSW State College, Humanities Hall,8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. Closed for renovations.
•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Annex: FSW State College, bldg. J-118, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. Thru Dec 6: Steve Keene -Rauschenberg 100 Centennial Celebration. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. Free. 489-9313.
•Bokeelia Art Gallery: 8315 Main St, Bokeelia. Wed-Sun 10a5p. 738-5280.
9-Nov 15: SARTQ; Oct 9-Nov 15: Small Work. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 12-5p. 941-365-2032.
•Art Lab: Naples Art District, 1819 J&C Blvd, Naples. Open studios Thu & 2nd Sat 1-5p. 646-358-2531.
•Art Ovation Hotel: 1255 N Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-316-0808.
•Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center: 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Thru Nov 6: Bonnie Sprung; Nov 13-Jan 8: Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-2p. 495-8989.
•Arts Bonita Visual Arts Center: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Thru Oct 16: Re-Made; thru Oct 16: Creating a Colorful World - Barbara Swift; Oct 23-Dec 4: Tammy DeCaro; Oct 23-Dec 4: Pareidolia. 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 12-8p. 337-5050.
•Arts for ACT Gallery: Oct 3-Nov 3: Through the Dark Toward the Light; Nov 7-Dec 1: Impulsive Art. 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 12-8p. 337-5050.
OF•Arts of the Inland Gallery: LaBelle Gallery & Cultural Center, 471 N Lee St, LaBelle. Fri-Sun 1-5p. Closed Jul-Sep. 863-843-2929
•Baker Museum: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Oct 26: In the Making; thru Nov 30: Entangled in the Mangroves; thru Oct 26: Student Photography Institute; Oct 25-Feb 8: Tamara de Lempicka; Oct 18-Jun 28: Florida Contemporary; Nov 22-May 24: Sonia Loise Davis. Ongoing: Magritte - Reflections of Another World; Loise Nevelson - Dawn’s Forest; Sculpture Trail; Chiluly Collections. Guided tours Tue-Sat 11a & Sun 1p. Art After Hours: Free last Wed 6-9p - live music, food, drinks. Tue-Sat 10a-4p, Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.
•Bayshore Art Gallery: 3954 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Receptions 1st Fri, 5-8p. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. 778-4665.
•Behind the Buddha Artists’ Studios: 9290 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10a-4p, Wed 10a-9p, Sat 1-4p. 691-3225.
•Cape Coral Art Center: Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. Main Gallery— Oct 3-30: The Witching Hour; Nov 7-Dec 18: The Underlying Presence. Side gallery— Oct 3-Nov 20: Artist Among Us; Nov 25-Dec 18: Merry & Bright Market. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Receptions second Fri of month. 574-0802.
•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Oct 9-Nov 2: Off Season Art; Nov 6-23: Art & Emotion; Dec 4-21: Silent Auction. Mon-Thu 11a-4p. Receptions 1st Thu. Open painting Wed 1-4p. Meetings 1st Mon 11a.
•Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery: 52388 Tamiami Tr, Ochopee. Daily 10a-4:30p. 695-2428.
•Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio: 237 Warfield Ave, Venice. Tue-Fri 10a-4:30p. 486-0811.
•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL gallery. Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. Nov 5-30: Arts Bonita Meets Coco Gallery. Receptions 1st Wed 5-7p. Tue-Sun 11a-5p. 949-3073.
•Coco Art Gallery: Art Council of SWFL gallery. Coastland Center, 1924 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Receptions 2nd Wed 5-7p. Wed-Sun 12-6p. 436-3530.
•Creative Liberties Artist Residencies at Gaze Modern Gallery: ARCOS Gallery, 340 Central Ave, Sarasota. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sat & Sun by appt. 941799-6634.
•Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery: 901-B Apricot Ave, Sarasota. Open studio: 2nd Sat 11a-3p. Thu-Sat 10a-3p, Sat & Sun by appt. 941799-6634.
•Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy: 927 N Lime Ave, Sarasota. ThuSat 10a-3p, Sat & Sun by appt. 941-799-6634.
•DAAS Co-op Art Gallery: 10051 McGregor Blvd, #104, Ft Myers. Oct: Melanie Potter. Wed-Sun 10a-2p. Receptions 1st Fri 6-10p. 955-0422.
•East West Fine Art: Mercato, 9115 Strada Pl, #5130, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 12-6p. 821-9459.
•Emily James Art Gallery: 720
What Goes On
5th Ave S, # 111, Naples. Mon 3-7p, Tue & Wed 11a-7p, Sat 11a8p, Sun 12-5p. 777-3283.
•Englewood Art Center: Ringling College of Art & Design, 350 S McCall Rd, Englewood. Tue & Thu 9a-9p, Wed-Sat 9a-4p. 941-474-5548.
•Estero Art League: Estero Park Community Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Open paint Mon & Thu 9a-3p.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Wasmer Gallery–Oct 17-Nov 20: Girl Feast; Dec 5-12: Senior Projects. Cohen Student Union & Sugden Hall— Nov 20-Oct 31, 2026: The Trees Know. Arts Complex Lobby—thru Jul 2026: Crumbs; Oct 16-Sep 30, 2026: Diamonds in the Light. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Wilson Bradshaw Library: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., 3rd fl, Ft Myers. Thru Dec 12: Claire van Vliet. Mon-Fri 10a4p. 590-7199.
•Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery: Cypress Square, 13451 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Thru Oct 24: Plein Air; Oct 27-Dec 5: Celebration; Nov 13-Jan 8: Coming Around. Mon-Wed 10a-3p & Thu-Sat 12-6. 463-3909.
•Gallery of Matlacha: Temporarily Closed. 4625 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha. 443350-3188.
•Gardner Colby Gallery: 386 & 365 Broad Ave S, Naples. MonSat 10a-5p. 403-7787.
•Grand Illusion Gallery: 2443 First St, Ft Myers. Tue-Sat 10:30a-5:30p, 1st & 3rd Fri 6-10p. 461-7245.
•Guess-Fisher Gallery: 985 Central Ave, Naples. Tue-Sat 1-6p. 659-2787.
•Harbour View Gallery: 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. Oct: Michele Geller, Nancy Burke; Nov: Cheryl Fausel, Joe Mayhew. Receptions 1st Tue 6-8p. Daily 11a-8p. 540-5789.
•Harmon-Meek Modern: 382 12th Ave S, Naples. Tue-Sat 12-4p. 261-2637.
•High Tide Studio & Gallery: 995 Central Ave, Naples. Tue-Sat 10a-4p & by appt. 228-6934.
•Hirdie-Girdie Art Gallery: 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 11a-5p, Thu 11a-8p, Sun 12-4p. 395-0027.
•HW Gallery: 462 9th St N, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. 2636640.
•Island Conclave: Temporarily Closed. 5101 Pine Island Rd, Bokeelia. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. 2828488.
•Island Visions: 2224 First St, Ft Myers. Sun-Thu 11a-6p, Fri & Sat 11a-9p. 282-0452.
•Joel Shapses Gallery: Naples Art District, 6240 Shirley St, #102, Naples. Thu & Sat 1-5p and by appt. 954-830-3156.
•LaBelle Gallery & Cultural Center: 471 N Lee St, LaBelle. Fri-Sun 1-5p. 863-843-2929
•Larimart Gallery: 2359 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Galleria Shoppes, #410, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-7p & Sat 10-3p. 276-0448.
•Laurel Schmid Fine Art
The exhibition ‘Just Keep Swimming’ is on view October 27-January 18 at
Gallery & Studio: 5760 Shirley St, #15, Naples. Tue-Fri 1-5p & 2nd Sat 1-5p. 789-3823.
•Lehigh Acres Art League: River Forest Assoc Clubhouse, 13506 Island Rd, Lehigh Acres. Meets & paints Mon 10a-3p.
•Lovegrove Gallery & Garden: 1415 Dean St., #102 Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. 938-5655
•MARA Art Studio & Gallery: 76 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. TueFri 11a-4p. 941-914-8110.
•Marco Island Center for the Arts: 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. Main Galleries— Oct 5-Nov 24: Words as Art. La Petite Galerie— Oct 6-28: Pat Howard; Nov 3-Dec 2: Ron Orlando. Festival of Trees: Dec 2-4 10a-12p. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 394-4221.
•Method & Concept: 26 10th St. S, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p. 529-2633.
•Naples Art District: Dozens of artists’ studios & galleries. Shirley St & J&C. Open studios Thu & Sat 1-5p, Art After Dark 1st Wed 5-8p. Thu & Sat 1-5p. 249-1977.
•Naples Art Institute: 585 Park St, Naples. Thru Nov 30: Naples Invitational; Dec 13-Mar 29: Joan Miro. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 262-6517.
•Naples Art Studios: Naples Art District, North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd, Naples. By appt. 821-1061.
•North Fort Myers Art Association: 510-8712.
•Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens: 5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda. Thru Apr 19: Origami in the Garden. Dogs welcome Tue. Tue-Sun 9a-4p. 941-621-8299.
•Quidley & Company Fine Art Gallery: 375 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 11a-5p. 261-4300.
•Rachel Pierce Art Gallery: 1571 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Daily 10a-3p. 292-3327.
•Rachel Pierce Art Gallery: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 Cleveland Ave SW, Ft Myers. Daily 10a-3p. 292-3327.
•Rene Miville Gallery: Franklin
Shops, 2200 1st St, 2nd fl, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-8p & Sun 12-7p. 333-3130.
•Ringling College of Art & Design: 2700 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Basch Gallery (Thompson Academic Center, 2363 Bradenton Rd)— thru Oct 18: Thomas Carabasi; Nov 3-Dec 12: Anthony Rice (Tue-Fri 9a3p). Cooley Photography Center (Bradenton Rd. Crossley Gallery (Hughes Studio Bldg, 2698 Bradenton Rd). Selby Gallery (2700 N Tamiami Tr)— thru Oct 18: Peter Mohrbacher; Nov 3-Dec 5: Portraits of CourageVietnam Remembered (Tue-Sat 9a-3p). Skylight Gallery (Keating Center, Bradenton Rd). Smith Gallery (2363 Bradenton Rd)— thru Oct 10: Creatures Characters & Curious Places; Oct 18-Dec 5: Illest of Ill - Fairy Garden (Tue-Fr 9a-3p). Stulberg Gallery (2700 N Tamiami Tr)— thru Oct 11: Annual faculty Show; Oct 24-Dec 19: Roots and Resilience (Tue-Fri 9a-3p & Sat 10a-4p). Thompson Gallery (Keating Center, Bradenton Rd)— thru Nov 21 (Mon-Fri 9a4p). 941-359-7563.
•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. thru Jan 11, 2026: Yoshida Hiroshi; thru May 31: Juana Romani; thru Nov 1, 2026: 17th Century Dutch Paintings. Circus Museum—ongoing: The Greatest Show on Earth. Bayfront Gardens. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a8p. 941-359-5700.
•Sanibel Captiva Art League: Exhibits— Nov 12-Dec 5: Sky (Bailey Homestead, 1300 Sanibel Way, Sanibel). Meetings 3rd Thu 1-3p. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 322-8593.
•Sarasota Art Museum: Ringling College, 1001 S Tamiami T, Sarasota. Thru Oct 26: Lillian Blades; thru Mar 29: Art DecoGolden Age of Illustration; Nov 16-Apr 26: Radical Softness; thru Apr 26: Molly Hatch; thru Sep 27: Something Borrowed,
•Venice Art Center: 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. Thru Oct 2: I Am Humanity; Oct 10-30: Members’ Show; Nov 7-Dec 4: Colors in Motion. Mon-Fri 9a-4p & Sat 9am-1pm. 941-485-7136.
•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Main Gallery— thru Oct 14: Melody of Art; Oct 21-Nov 8: Art of the Steal; Nov 24-Dec 29: Art for Everyone. Goff Gallery— thru Oct 14: Make Some Noise; Oct 21-Nov 18: Oh Henri!; Nov 24-Dec 29: Art for Everyone. Rebecca Hall— thru Oct 14: Raymondo Gil; Oct 21-Nov 3: Lionel Lewis; Nov 5-Dec 29: Joy to the Hall. Mon & Fri 10a4p, Tu-Thu 10a-7p, Sat 10a-2p. 941-639-8810.
Attractions
Something New; thru Sep 27: Maria Guzman Capron. Mon-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 11a-5p. 941-3094300.
•Sea Grape Gallery: 113 Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 10a-4p. (MAY-OCT Tue-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 10a-4p).
41-575-1718
•Sheldon Fine Art: 460 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Sun-Thu 10a-6p, Fri-Sat 10a-9p. 649-6255.
•Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers. Oct 3-17: Dark Art; Oct 3-17: Eclipse Overtures; Nov 7-25: Beyond the Brush; Nov 7-25: Layering at its Best. Festival of Trees: Dec 3-7. Mon, Tue & Thu 10a-5p, Wed & Fri 10a-10p. 337-1933.
•smallwalls: Naples Art District, 6240 Shirley St, #103, Naples. 1st Wed 3-7p, 1st Thu 11a-5p, 3rd Sat 11a-5p. 402-201-6160.
•SPAACES Studio: 2051 Princeton St, Sarasota. Oct 3-Nov 15: Traces of Change; Nov 21-Jan 17: The Politics of Perception. Fri & Sat 11a-2p & by appt. 941-374-3492.
•SRQ East Art Studios: 8326 Consumer Ct, Sarasota. Dozen artist studios. Open studios 2nd Sat 5-7p. 941-363-1724.
•Sweet Art Gallery: 852 1st Ave S, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 11a-2p. 597-2110.
•Tammra Sigler Studio: 5760 Shirley St, # 11, Naples. By appt. 821-1017.
•Tower Gallery Artist Cooperative: 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. Oct 17-19: Art from the Attic. Daily 10a-4p. 579-0659.
•Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point: 17281 On Par Blvd, Ft Myers. thru Oct 18: Faces in the Sand; thru Oct 18: Summer by the Sea; Nov 1-Jan 17: Minute Masterpieces; Nov 1-Jan 17: In Glass & Fabric. Tue-Sat 10a-3p. 415-5667.
•Union Artists Studios: Alliance for the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, #202, Edwards Bldg, Ft Myers. Sat 10a-2p & by appt. 980-1394.
•Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Tribe of Florida Museum: Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 30290 Josie Billie Hwy, Clewiston. Nov 7 & 8: American Indigenous Arts Celebration, Exhibit— opens Oct 10: Pumpkins of Devil’s Garden. Daily 9a-5p. 877-9021113.
•America’s Museum of the Military & First Responders: Naples Airport, N Rd Terminal, 500 Terminal Dr, Naples. MonSat 10a-4p & Sun 12-3p. Free. 614-205-0357.
•Architecture Sarasota: McCullough Pavilion, 265 S Orange Ave, Sarasota. Thu-Sat 10a-4:30p & Sun 11a-4:30p. 941-364-2199.
•Artis-Naples: Baker Museum of Art, Daniels Pavilion, Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.
•Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium: Great Hall of Shells, Living Gallery of Aquariums. Ongoing photo exhibits— Adorned by the Sea - Brilliant Colors of the Sea. 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Tue-Fri 11a-3p. 395-2233.
•Berne Davis Botanical Garden: 2166 Virginia Ave, Ft Myers. Tue & Thu 10a-1p. Guided tours. Plein Air painting workshops: Tue & Thu 9a-1p. Free. 332-4942.
•Bishop Museum of Science & Nature: 201 10th St W, Bradenton. Exhibits, manatee habitat, planetarium. Tue-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 941-7464131.
•Burroughs Home & Gardens: 2505 First St, Ft Myers. Tours Tue-Thu 11a. Register. 337-9505
•Calusa Heritage Trail: Randall Research Center, 13810 Waterfront Dr, Pineland. Guided tours Tue-Sat 10a; Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 1p. Sunrise-sunset. 283-2062.
•Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. Museum, butterfly aviary, walking trails, animal talks, butterfly talks, planetarium shows daily. Sounds of the Ocean film: Oct-Nov Fri-Sun 4:30p, 5:45p, 7p, 8:15p. Haunted walks: Oct 3-26 Fri-Sun 7:30-10:30p.
BIG ARTS on Sanibel.
Guided walks select Tue, Thu, Sat 10a; Full moon night hikes select nites 8p. Planetarium shows Mon-Sat 12 & 2p & Sun 12, 2, 3:30p. Tue-Sun 10a-4p. 275-3435.
•Cape Coral Historical Museum: 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Museum buildings & gardens. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat 10a-2p. Free. 772-7037.
•Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Sun-Tue & Thu-Sat 10a-4:30p. Closed Mon-Wed in Oct. 514-0084.
•Collier County Museum at Government Center: 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Thru Oct 18: Backstage Hollywood - Photographs of Bob Willoughby; Nov 29-Jan 3: A Cottage Christmas. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 252-8476.
•Conservancy of SWFL: 1495 Smith Preserve Way, off Goodlette Frank Rd. Nature Center, exhibits, kayaking, nature walks, electric boat ecotours. Guided walks Mon-Sat. Register. Tue-Sat 9:30a-4p. Free. 262-0304.
•Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: 375 Sanctuary Rd. Visitor center, boardwalk, exhibits, guided walks, swamp walks, night events. Guided boardwalk tours 10-11:30a, register. Daily 8a-3p, visitor center 8a-1p. 348-9151.
•CREW: Corkscrew Regional
Ecosystem Watershed. Marsh Hiking Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. Guided wildlife walks & hospital tours, presentations 11a daily, Trails open daily sunrise-sunset. Free. 657-2253.
•CROW: Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Visitor Education Center, wildlife presentations daily 11a; speakers. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. Free. 472-3644.
•’Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge: 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. Wildlife viewing, education Center. Wildlife drive: Sat-Thu 7a-7p; Visitor center: Sat-Thu 9a-5p. 472-1100.
•Edison & Ford Winter Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Historic homes, gardens, laboratory, museum. Exhibits— Ongoing: Rebirth & Renewal; ongoing: Fanatics - Edison, Mack & Baseball in Fort Myers. Guided homes tours daily; Automotive Tour: Mon 10:30a; Inside homes tour: Tue & Thu 10a (pre-register). Daily 9a-5:30p. 334-7419.
•Estero Historic Cottage Museum: One-room schoolhouse & historic cottage. Estero Park, 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Sat 1-4p. Free. 272-1911.
•Estero Historical Society: Estero Park, 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Sat 1-4p. Free. 272-1911.
•Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center: 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, # 108, Naples. Guided tours. TueSun 1-4:30p. 263-9200.
•IMAG History & Science Center: Exhibits, activities, live sea life touch-tank & feedings, films. 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 321-7420.
•Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch: 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee. Thru Oct 18: Reflections - Exploring the Art of Perspective; Oct 28-Jan 31: Aztec Dancers. Tue-Sat 9a4p. Free. 252-2611.
•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Thru Nov 8: Plein-air Paintings by Donald Sunshine; Nov 8-Mar 21: Marco on the Move. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota. Oct 11-Dec 7: The Orchid Show;. 10a-5p daily. 941-366-5731.
•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Historic Spanish Point, 337 N Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Nov 15-Aug 30: Robert Louis Stevenson - A Child’s Garden of Verses; Oct 3-Nov 1: Lights at Spooky Point - entry 6:30 & 7:45. Daily 10a-5p. 941366-5731
•Mound House: 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. Guided tours Tue, Wed & Sat 9a-3p; programs Tue, Wed, Sat 10a; Shell Mound tours Tue-Sat 10a, 12 & 2p; Garden tours Tue & Fri 1p; Untold Stories tours Thu 2p; Free guided beach walks Tue & Thu 9a at Newton Park, 4650 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Wed-Sat 7:30a-6:30p. 765-0865.
•MOTE Marine Laboratory & Aquarium: 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota. Daily 10a-5p. 941-388-4441.
•Museum of the Everglades: 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. Oct 13Feb 14: Sharing the Path. MonSat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.
•Museum of the Islands: 5728 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Tue, Thu, Sat 11a-3p. 283-1525.
•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Exhibitions—thru Oct 26: Artists in Bloom. Fogg Café exhibit— thru Jan 11: John Eder Photos. Nov 28-Jan 4: Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden 6-10p. Music in the Garden: 2nd Sat. Birding tours: Tue 8a. Tours daily 10a-1p on hour. Daily 9a-5p, Wed 9a-8p. 643-7275.
•Naples Depot Museum: Temporarily Closed. 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. MonSat 9a-4p. Free. 262-6525.
•Naples Historical Society Historic Palm Cottage: Museum & gardens. Naples Historical Society, 137 12th Ave. S, Naples. Tours: TueSat 12-4p (register). Tue-Sat 12-4p. 261-8164.
•Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. Wildlife & botanical exhibits. Tours. Daily 9a-4:30p. 262-5409.
•Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary: 41660 Horseshoe Rd, Punta
Gorda. By appt. Mon-Fri 9a-12p, Sat & Sun 11a-4p. 543-1130.
•Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center: Temporarily Closed. 718 Fisherman’s Wharf, Ft Myers Beach. Mon-Sat 10a4p. 765-8101.
•Paradise Coast Sports Complex: 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. Sports facility. Live music Sat nites 5-8p at The Cove. Free. 252-4386.
•Peace River Wildlife Center: Ponce de Leon Park, 3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda. Exhibit— thru Apr 19: Origami in the Garden. Daily 11a-4p. 941-637-3830
•Randell Research Center: 7450 Pineland Rd, Pineland. Calusa Heritage Trail, South Florida archeology & ethnography exhibits. Guide Calusa Heritage Trail tours
Tue-Sat 10a; Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 1p. Sunrise-sunset. 2832062.
•Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Exhibits— thru Oct 31: Through the Lens of Nature; Nov 3-Jan 31: Gulf to Glades. Exhibits, daily programs, guided boat & kayak eco-tours. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. 530-5940.
•Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Landscapes & Garden Center: 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Exhibits, demonstration gardens, workshops. Tue-Thu 9a-3p. 472-1932.
•Sanibel Historical Museum & Village: 950 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Guided tours daily 10:30a. Tue-Sat 10a-4p. 4724648.
•Sarasota Jungle Gardens: 3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Live animal shows, tours. Daily 10a-4p. 941-355-5305
•Shangri-La Springs: 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Historic organic spa, garden, yoga, dining. Garden tours Tue & Wed 10a. Daily 9a-4p. 949-0749.
•True Tours: River District History Walking Tour: select Thu & Sat 10:30a; Haunted History Tour: Wed & Sat 8p; Cemetery Tour. Register. Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, Ft Myers. 945-0405.
•Williams Academy Black History Museum: Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave, Ft Myers. Ongoing: 50 Years of Hip Hop, Anderson Avenue Economic Renaissance, MLK Corridor’s Revival. Wed-Fri 11a-4p & Sat by appt. Free. 332-8778.
•Wonder Gardens: 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Botanical gardens, animals, alligator feedings. Guided tours Thu-Mon 1p. Daily 9a-4p. 992-2591.
Parks & Beaches
•Alison Hagerup Beach: 14790
Captiva Dr, Captiva. Dawndusk. Parking fee. 472-2472. •Alva Park: 21471 N River Rd, Alva. Dawn-dusk. Free. 694-0398.
•Bailey Homestead Preserve: Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Exhibit— Nov 12-Dec 5: Sky. Walking tours Mon 2p & Thu 10a. Tue-Fri 9a-3p. Free. 472-1932.
•Bonita Beach Park: 27954 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7444.
•Boca Grande Park: 131 1st St, Boca Grande. Dawn-dusk. Free. 839-6008.
•Bowditch Point Park: 50 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Dawn-dusk. Free. 463-3764.
•Bowman’s Beach Park: 1700 Bowman’s Beach Rd, Sanibel. Dawn-dusk. 533-7575.
•Brooks Park: 50 South Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 340-0397.
•Buckingham Park: 9800 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 237-9306.
•Bunche Beach: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Guided beach walks Wed 9a thru Apr. Dawn-dusk. Free. 707-6794.
•Caloosahatchee Park: 18500 North River Rd, Alva. Dawndusk. Free. 693-2690.
•Cayo Costa State Park: 4 nautical miles west of Pine Island. Accessible only by boat or kayak. Camping, boating, bicycling trails. 8a-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park: 12301 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda. Environmental Center, hiking & bicycling trails, guided hikes. 8a-sunset daily. 941-575-5816.
•Collier-Seminole State Park: US 41, S Naples. Hiking & bicycling trails, boating, camping, boardwalk. 8a-sunset. 394-3397.
•Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park: 11135 Gulfshore Dr, Naples. Beach. Hiking trail, paddling, boating, boardwalk, restaurant. 8a-sunset. 5976196.
•Dog Beach: 14436 Bonita Beach Causeway, Bonita Springs. Dogs can run free. Dawn-dusk. Free. 229-0632.
•Estero Bay Preserve State Park: 4940 Broadway W, Estero. Hiking trails, off-road bicycling trails, boating. 8a-sunset daily. 992-0311.
•Estero Park: 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. Rec Center. 6a-9p. Free. 248-1609.
•Everglades National Park: Gulf Coast Visitor Center, 815 Oyster Bar Ln. Everglades City. 695-3311.
•Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park: 8137 Coastline Dr, Copeland. Hiking & bicycling trails, boardwalk, paddling, historic site. 8a-sunset daily. 695-4593.
•Four Freedoms Park: 4818 Tarpon Ct, Cape Coral. Dawndusk. Free. 574-0804.
•Gasparilla State Park: 880 Belcher Rd, Boca Grande. 8a-sunset daily. Bicycling & hiking trails, paddling, museum. 8am-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Harlem Heights Park: 7340 Concourse Dr, Ft Myers. Dawndusk. Free. 839-7062.
•Hickey Creek Park: 17980 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva. Dawndusk. Free. 693-2690.
Works by Tamara de Lempicka are on view at The Baker Museum, October 25-February 8.
What Goes On OCTOBER-NOVEMBER
•John Yarbrough Park: 14608
Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, F Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 218-1032.
•Judd Park: 1297 Parkview Ct, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Koreshan State Historic Site
State Park: US Hwy 41 & Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Access to Mound Key Archeological State Park. Historic settlement, hiking trials, boating, paddling, camping. 8a-sunset daily, historic site 8a-5p daily. 992-0311.
•Kurt Donaldson Park: 180 Hunter Blvd, Cape Coral. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Lake Manatee State Park: 20007 State Rd 64 E, Bradenton. Hiking & bicycling trails, paddling, boating. 8a-sunset. 941-741-3028.
•Lakes Park: 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. Oct 10-31: Scarecrows in the Park fall festival. 7a-dusk. 533-7575.
•Lehigh Acres Park: 1400 W 5th St, Lehigh Acres. Dawndusk. Free. 204-1165.
•Lehigh Acres Trailhead Park: 213 David Ave, Lehigh Acres. Dawn-dusk. Free. 204-1165.
•Lighthouse Beach Park: 110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7a-dusk. 472-0345.
•Lovers Key State Park: 8700 Estero Blvd. Ft Myers Beach. Bicycling & hiking trails, boating, paddling. Guided walks select Fri & Sat 10:30a; wildlife lectures Wed 10:30a; sunset meditations Mon 1.5 hrs before sunset; seashell walk 1st Fri 10:30a; wildlife hikes 1st Sat 10:30a; beach & estuary walk 3rd Fri 10:30a. 8a-sunset daily. 463-4588.
•Lynn Hall Beach Park: 950 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Dawn-dusk. Free. 229-7356.
•Manatee Park: 10901 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft Myers. Free butterfly garden tours Sun 9a thru Mar. Free. 690-5030.
•Matanzas Pass
Preserve: Temporarily Closed. 119 Bay Rd, Ft Myers Beach. Free. 707-3015.
•Matlacha Park: 4577 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Community Center. 7a-9p. Free. 771-1078.
•Myakka River State Park: 13207 SR 72, Sarasota. Canoeing, camping, paddling, hiking & bicycling horseback riding trails, wildlife tours by air-boat & tram, scenic drive, guided walks. 8a-sunset daily. 941-361-6511.
•Nalle Grade Park: 8350 Nalle Grade Rd, N Ft Myers. Dawndusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Naples Preserve: Eco-center. 1690 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Free. 261-4290.
•North Collier Park: 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples. Free. 652-4512.
•North Fort Myers Park: 2000 N Recreation Park Way, N Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200
•North Shore Park: 13001 N Cleveland Ave, N Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 357-5443.
•Olga Park: 2325 S Olga Dr, Ft Myers. Community Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 694-2291.
•Oscar Scherer State Park:
HERTZ ARENA
11000 Everblades Pkwy Estero 948-7825
Oct 18: vs Orlando Solar Bears
Oct 24: vs Atlanta Gladiators
Nov 5: vs Fort Wayne Komets
Nov 7: vs Fort Wayne Komets
Nov 8: vs Fort Wayne Komets
Nov 19: vs South Carolina Stingrays
Nov 21: vs South Carolina Stingrays
Nov 28: vs Savannah Ghost Pirates
Nov 29: vs Savannah Ghost Pirates
Dec 12: vs Orlando Solar Bears
Dec 13: vs Orlando Solar Bears
Dec 27: vs Reading Royals
Dec 28: vs Reading Royals
Dec 29: vs Reading Royals
Jan 2: vs Orlando Solar Bears
Jan 3: vs Orlando Solar Bears
Jan 14: vs Jacksonville IceMen
Jan 16: vs Jacksonville IceMen
Jan 17: vs Jacksonville IceMen
Jan 28: vs Atlanta Gladiators.
Jan 30: vs Atlanta Gladiators
Jan 31: vs Atlanta Gladiators
Feb 11: vs Maine Mariners
Feb 13: vs Maine Mariners
Feb 14: vs Maine Mariners
Feb 20: vs Jacksonville IceMen
Feb 21: vs Jacksonville IceMen
Mar 4: vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Mar 6: vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Mar 7: vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Mar 21: vs Orlando Solar Bears
Mar 25: vs Savannah Ghost Pirates
Mar 27: vs Savannah Ghost Pirates
Mar 28: vs Savannah Ghost Pirates
Apr 10: vs South Carolina Stingrays
Apr 11: vs South Carolina Stingrays
1843 S Tamiami Tr, Osprey. Hiking & bicycling trails, paddling, camping. 8a-sunset daily. 941-483-5956.
•Phillips Park: 5675 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.
•Pinewood Trails Park: 5901 Pine Island Rd NW, Bokeelia. Dawn-dusk. Free. 771-1078.
•Rotary Park: 5505 Rose Garden Rd, Cape Coral. Tom Allen Butterfly House, nature trails, environmental center.
8a-4p. Free. 549-4606.
•Rutenberg Park: 6500 South Pointe Blvd, Ft Myers. Dawndusk. Free. 340-0397.
•San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Free. 765-6794.
•Schandler Hall Park: 419 Royal Palm Park Rd, Ft Myers. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7200.
•Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 7791 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Boardwalk, interpretive center open TueSun 10a-4p. Guided boardwalk walks daily 9:30a. Guided ‘wet walks’ select Sat & Wed 9:30a & 1p Sep & Oct. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7550.
•Stump Pass Beach State Park: 900 Gulf Blvd (south end of Manasota Key, Englewood). Hiking, paddling, guided tours. 8a-sunset daily. 941-964-0375.
•Three Oaks Park: 18251 Three Oaks Pkwy, Ft Myers. Dawn9:15p. Free. 478-6998.
•Veterans Park: 55 Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 369-1521.
•Wa-Ke-Hatchee Park: 16730 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Rec Center. Dawn-dusk. Free. 533-7468.
Libraries
•Bonita Springs: 10560 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 128p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4860.
•Cape Coral-Lee County: 921 S.W. 39th Ter, Cape Coral. Exhibit— thru Nov 8: Voices & Votes - Democracy in America. Mon-Wed 9a-8p. Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4500.
•Captiva: 11560 Chapin Ln, Captiva. Mon, Wed, Fri 10a-4p. 533-4890.
•Collier County Library Headquarters: 2385 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 2527311.
•Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon: 3095 Blount St, Fort Myers. Tue 12-8p, Wed & Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 5334150.
•East County: 881 Gunnery Rd N, Lehigh Acres. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4200.
•East Naples: 8787 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•Estates: 1266 Golden Gate Blvd W, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a6p Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7109.
•Everglades City: 102 Copeland Ave N, Everglades City. MonFri 9a-12p & 1-4:30p. 295-2511.
•Fort Myers: 2450 First St, Ft Myers. Min-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4600.
•Fort Myers Beach: Temporarily Closed. 2755 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Mon-Sat 9a-5p. 765-8162.
•Golden Gate: 2432 Lucerne Rd, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a-6p, Fri &Sat 9a-5p. 252-4542.
•Immokalee: 417 N First St, Immokalee. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7073.
•Johann Fust: 1040 W 10th St, Boca Grande. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 941-964-2488
•Lakes: 15290 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 5334000.
•Marco Island: 210 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Mon-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 252-7064.
•Naples: 650 Central Ave, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•North Fort Myers: 2001 N Tamiami Tr, N Ft Myers. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4320.
•Northwest: 519 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p, Tue 12-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4700.
•Pine Island: 10701 Russell Rd, Bokeelia. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4350.
•Riverdale: 21471 N River Rd, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 533-4370.
•Sanibel: 770 Dunlop Rd Sanibel. Mon & Thu 9a-8p; Tue, Wed, Fri 9a-5p; Sat 9a-1p. 472-2483.
•South: 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy, Naples. Mon-Thu 9a-8p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p.
•South County: 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Mon-Wed 9a-8p, Thu 9a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. 533-4400.
•Talking Books: 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 9a-5p. 5334780.
•Vanderbilt Beach: 788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. Tue-Thu 10a-6p, Fri & Sat 9a5p. 252-7160.
Live Music & Comedy
•Americana Community Music Association Listening Room: All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Select Fri- Sun 7p. 691-4069.
•Bay Street Yard: 2136 Bay St, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 270-5941.
•Bone Hook Brewery: 1514 Immokalee Rd, Naples. Live music select nites. 631-8522.
•Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Ft Myers. Live music select nites. Free open blues jam Wed 8-11p & Sun 3-6p: Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band w Rex Bongo & Harry Cassano. 693-7111.
•Buddha Bar: 12701 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select Wed-Sun nites. 4828565.
•Cape Cabaret: 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. Tue nites: jazz & blues jams 7-9:30p; Comedy nites: Fri & select Sat nites 7p; live music select nites 7-10p. Tue. 549-3000.
•Coastal Dayz Brewery: 2161 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers, Live music select nites & Sat 2-5p. Free. 204-9665.
•Downtown Social House: 1406 Hendry St, Ft Myers. Live music— Mon 4-8p: Roy Schneider; Wed 4-8p: Eddie Bartley; Thu 4-8p: PJ Carroll; Fri 4-8p: Rich Lancaster; Sat 5-9p: Countryfied Duo, Sun 3-7p: The Beatless. Free. 337-7646.
•Eight-Foot Brewing: 4417 SE 16th Pl, #11, Cape Coral. Live music select Sat 6-9p. Free. 337-7646.
•Fort Myers Brewing Company: 12811 Commerce Lake Dr, #27, Ft Myers. Live music Wed 6-9p, Fri & Sat 7-10p, Sun 2-5p. Free. 3136576.
•Lobby Bar: Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Dr, Ft Myers. Live music Fri & Sat 6-9p. Free. 314-3723.
•Matanzas on the Bay: 414 Crescent St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely 5-9p & Sun 12-4p; last Wed 7-9p Comedy Nite. Free. 463-3838.
•Millennial Brewing: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Ft Myers. Live music Fri nites 6-9p. Free. 271-2255.
•Off the Hook Comedy Club: 2500 Vanderbilt Beach, Naples. Comedians Thu-Sat & select Sun, Tue, Wed nites. 540-7867.
•Ollie’s Pub: 1019 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral. Tue: Open jam; live music select Fri & Sat nites. 540-7867.
•Palace Pub & Wine: 1317 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral. Live music & burlesque select nites. 217-0919.
•Point Ybel Brewing Company: 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music— jazz select Thu 7-9p: Brandon Robertson Quartet; Irish music 1st Sun 4-7p: The Rowdy Bards; folk music Sat 1-5p: Jeff Lyons. Free. 603-6535.
•Rack ‘em Spirits & Times: 1011 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral. Live music select Fri & Sat nites. Free. 540-7225.
•Roadhouse Café: 15660 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Live jazz 6:30-9:30p. Wed: Danny Sinoff Trio; Thu: Jazz-Matics; Fri: Tony Boffa & Friends; Sat: Danny Sinoff Quartet; Sun: Ricky Howard. 415-4375.
•Smokin’ Oyster Brewery: 340 Old San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely 6-9p. Free. 463-3474.
•Snappers Laugh-In Comedy Café: 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Comedians Thu-Sat nites. 479-5233.
•South Street City Oven & Grill: 1410 Pine Ridge Rd, # 4, Naples. Live music select FriSun 8-11p. Free. 435-9333.
•South Street City Oven & Grill: 8845 Founders Square Dr, Naples. Live music select Fri-Sun 8-11p. Free. 4359333.
•Space 39 Art Bar & Martini Lounge: 39 Patio de Leon, Ft Myers. Live music select WedSat nites. 204-9949.
•Sugarshack Downtown: 27421 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Live music nitely. 301-4321.
•Swamp Cat Brewing: 1943 Fowler St, Ft Myers. Live music Fri & Sat nites. 8873223.
•Ter-Tini’s Music & Event Hall: 1901 Crystal Dr, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 344-6147.
•The Beach Bar: 1668 I St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely. 224-4901.
•The Cove: Paradise Coast Sports Complex outdoor bar. 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples. Live Sat & select Fri nites 5-8p. Free. 252-4386
•The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon : 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select Fri & Sat nites. 985-9839.
•The Rhythm House: 16440 S Tamiami Tr, Ft Myers. Tue & Sat 6:30-9:30p. 466-8326.
•The Stage: 9144 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. Live tribute bands select nites. 405-8566.
•Whiskey Park: 3300 Mercantile Ave, Naples. Live music Fri & Sat 9:30p-1a. 263-6777.
•Z’s Music Kitchen: 12655 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Live music select Fri & Sat 6-9p. 304-9552.
