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Free Things to Do and See
n Marco Island Historical Museum
You’ll travel back thousands of years to an island near Naples that was inhabited only by Calusa Indians, wild animals and (sometimes) pirates. Check out items unearthed from archaeological digs and learn how this subtropical island so rich in history became the place of world-class golf courses, resorts and restaurants it is today. Within the museum, you’ll find the Sandlin Gallery with rotating exhibits, plus the Museum Gift Shop filled with artwork, books detailing local history and an array of Marco-centric gifts. — Marco Island Historical Museum 180 S. Heathwood Drive Marco Island
n ART Alive! Studio & Gallery Tour
On the first Wednesday evening and the third Saturday afternoon of the month November-April, the Naples Art District, comprised of more than two dozen galleries and artist studios in the several-block area north of Pine Ridge and west of Airport-Pulling roads, comes alive with art lovers strolling from one gallery to the next. ART Alive! visitors can peruse local art in all mediums — sculpture, paintings, photography, ceramics and more — and can meet and talk with many of the artists.
Evening on Fifth
— ART Alive! The Naples Art District
n Evening on Fifth
Live music fills the air along Naples’ tony Fifth Avenue South on the second Thursday of every month. There’s free entertainment on every corner and plenty of people-watching while you explore the boutiques, restaurants and bars of the avenue. The neighborhood glows with sparkly lights as you encounter musicians, dancers and street performers in a luxurious, tropical setting just a short walk from the beach. — Evening on Fifth 6-9 p.m. every second Thursday
Rauschenberg Gallery
LEE COUNTY n The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at Florida SouthWestern State College
The world-renowned pop artist Robert (or “Bob” as he preferred to be called) Rauschenberg found sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the New
York City art scene at his gulf-front compound on Captiva Island. In fact, he lived and created art there for nearly 40 years until his death in 2008. His legacy in Southwest Florida has made a lasting impact and can be experienced at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery on the campus of Florida SouthWestern State College in South Fort Myers. Over the years, the gallery has featured works by Yoko Ono, Jack Kerouac, Peter Greenaway and, of course, Robert Rauschenberg. There’s a New York art vibe in Southwest Florida, and it’s only at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery — and it’s priceless. — The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at FSW 8099 College Parkway Fort Myers