April 2023 Happenings Magazine

Springtheatre

Theatreseasonisstillaliveand wellinSouthwestFloridawitha lengthylistofproductionsonourlocal stagesinApriland beyond.Whilesometheatricalcompaniesare alreadyannouncingtheir schedulesfornextseason,wewillremain focusedonwhat’sonthe stagecurrently.

TheSoundofMusic playsnowthroughApril2 atTheNaplesPlayers.

TheDivineSisterison stageMarch30though April2atMoeAuditorium inBonitaSprings.

RingofFire:TheMusicofJohnny CashcontinuesatFloridaRepertory TheatreinFortMyersthroughApril 23.

TheCharlottePlayerswillperform Love,LiesandtheDoctor’sDilemma atLangdonPlayhouseApril20-30in PortCharlotte.

AttheBroadwayPalminFort Myers,JerseyBoysisonstagenow throughApril9.Thatwillbefollowed bySisterActApril14throughMay20.

Thenexttheatricalproductionfor CulturalParkTheaterinCapeCoral willbePrivateLivesMay11-21.

Nunsensewillkeepuslaughing April13-29attheMusicandArts CommunityCenterinFortMyers.

TheLaboratoryTheaterofFlorida presentsPassOverMarch31through April16.

BarefootintheParkplaysnow throughApril16attheNorrisCenter inNaples.GulfshorePlayhousewill followthatupwithMorningAfter GracefromApril27toMay14.

AttheOffBroadwayPalmTheatre inFortMyers,Doublewide,Texas playsnowthroughApril9.AlwaysA BridesmaidwillopenApril18andrun throughMay20.

InNaples,TheatreZonewilltake usbacktothe80swithRockofAges onstageApril27throughMay7at theG&LTheatre.

PlayersCircleTheaterinNorth FortMyersoffersTheForeignerApril 22throughMay7.

InPuntaGorda,GoldTheatricals

presentsTheBestofBroadwayApril 8atCharlottePerformingArtsCenter.

LobbyHeroopensApril8atthe FloridaRepArtStageStudioTheatre inFortMyers.Thatwill runtoMay21.

AtFGCU,theBower SchoolofMusicandthe ArtspresentsHamlet April14-23.

ThePianoLessonwill bepresentedApril2030attheAllianceforthe ArtsinFortMyers.

NewPhoenixTheatre inFortMyersstagesInto theWoodsApril13-30.

Musiccruises

Anyonewhofollowsmeknowsthat mywifeandllovetocruise,butmore preciselyweliketogoonmusic themedcruises.Werecentlyreturned fromthe70sRockandRomance CruiseandtheUltimateDiscoCruise shortlybeforethat.Wepartnerwith thefinefolksatStarVistaLivewho chartershipsandputonalonglistof musicthemedcruises.Together,we canofferourreadersspecialsavings ontheircabinprices.What’sgreat aboutthesemusiccruisesisthatthe performingartistsareveryfanfriendly anddomorethanjustperformattheir shows.Theyinteractwiththefans onboard.It’slikehavingabackstage passforsevendays.

Thenextroundofmusiccruises (fromeitherFt.LauderdaleorMiami) hasbeenannounced,andwhenyou usethepromocode ”Happenings” onanyofthese,youcansavesome seriouscash.Takealookatthese greatmusicthemedcruises(there’s gottobeonethatfitsyourtaste):The MaltShopMemoriesCruisesailsOct. 28-Nov.4andTheBigEasyCruise isNov.4-11,2023.Lookingat2024, SandyBeachesCruiseisJan.1320,TheCountryMusicCruisesails Jan.20-27,SoulTrainCruiseisJan. 27-Feb.3,the70sRockand RomanceCruise(withForeigneras theheadliner)sailsMarch14-21and theFlowerPowerCruiseisMarch21 -28.Booknowandsave.

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FloridaRepertoryTheatre honorsmusicofJohnnyCash

FloridaRepertoryTheatre’s25thanniversaryseasoncontinueswithRingofFire:TheMusicofJohnny Cash,createdbyRichardMaltby,Jr.andconceived byWilliamMeade.

TheproductionrunsintheHistoricArcadeTheatre nowthroughApril23.

RingofFirebringstheiconicmusicofJohnny Cashtolifethroughmusicandstory.Theproduction includesmorethantwodozenclassicslike“IWalkthe Line,”“EverywhereMan,”“FolsomPrisonBlues”and “RingofFire.”

ProducingartisticdirectorGregLongenhagensays, “RingofFireisacrowd-pleasin’,foot-stompin’celebrationofthemaninblackandthemusicthatmade himalegend.UsingtheCashsongbook,themusical tellsafascinatingstoryofloveandfaith,struggleand success,rowdinessandredemption,andhomeand family.”

TheproductionstarsreturningguestactorsMatt CusackandArmandoGutierrez(Buddy:TheBuddy HollyStory),alongwithMaggieHollinbeck,Allison AnnKelly,andLarryTobiasmakingtheirFloridaRep debuts.Theensemblecastallplaymultiplerolesand multipleinstrumentstopaintamusicalportraitofthe Americanmusiclegend.

FloridaRepassociateartisticdirectorJason Parrishwilldirecttheproductionandisrejoinedby membersofthecreativeteamthatworkedonlast season’srecord-breakingproductionofBuddy:The BuddyHollyStoryincludingmusicaldirectorMatt Cusack,setdesignerBertScott,choreographerAmy McCleary,andstagemanagerRuthE.Kramer,plus costumedesignerKimGriffin(IncidentatOurLadyof PerpetualHelp),lightingdesignerTylerM.Perry

(WestSideStory)andsound designerKatieLowe(OnGolden Pond).

RingofFire:TheMusicof JohnnyCashwasadaptedfrom theBroadwayproductionby RichardMaltby,Jr.andJason EdwardsandincludesorchestrationsbySteveBishopandJeff LisenbywithadditionalarrangementsbyDavidAbbinanti.

SingleticketpricesforRing ofFirestartat$69/$63forregularperformancesnowthrough

April23.

CurtaintimesareTuesday–Saturdayat7p.m.,Wednesday, SaturdayandSundayat2p.m. FloridaRep'sparkinglotopens2 hoursbeforeeachperformance andoffersguestsfreeparking acrossthestreetfromthe ArcadeTheatre. Ticketsmaybepurchased onlineatwww.floridarep.org orbycallingtheboxofficeat 239-332-4488ortoll-freeat 877-787-8053.

AllisonAnnKellyandMattCusackinFloridaRepʼsRingofFire. photosbyJoeDafeldecker

ONTHECOVER:ActorandmusicaldirectorMattCusack

Concert,theatreonstageat CulturalParkinCapeCoral

ByMarkFleming

April13at7p.m.sees MichaelD’Amorereturntoour stageforhisonenightonly performance.For35years, Michaelhasbeenaprofessionalentertainer.Michael’s performancescoverseveral genreswithspecialattention devotedtoharmony,whichis oneofhispassions.

Hecurrentlyperformsasa onemanshow,showcasing theverybestofthe‘60s,‘70s, ‘80sandmore.Heisalsoa memberofTheCaprisand proudtosingleadontheir hits“There’saMoonOut Tonight”and“MorseCodeof Love.Inrecentyearshehas openedforandsharedthe stagewithgroupssuchasthe Stylistics,LouChristie,John Cafferty,theLovingSpoonful, TonyOrlando,KennyVance andthePlanotonesandso manygroupshehasadmired overtheyears.Mostrecently Michaelwasawardedthe 2021top-tenawardforbest newcountrysongforhiscomposition“SubstitutedReality.”

OurBroadwaySeriescontinueswithPrivateLivesMay 11–May21andCrimesof theHeartJune1–June11.

SummerCamp2023

Registrationiscurrentlyopen forourSummerCamp2023 sessions.WeofferaoneweekMasterClassbeginning June12,andourregularsessionsbeginJune19withThe SpongebobMusical,Youth Edition,followedbyWillie WonkaJrbeginningJuly3 andourfinaltwo-weeksessionisAladdinJrbeginning July17.Tuitionforeachsessionis$365.Callthebox officetoregisteryour7-14 yearoldtoday.

We’reexcitedtoofferour onlineticketingoptiontoall patrons.Useoursecureweb pagetoorderonlineorcallfor yourticketstoday.Visitusat culturalparktheater.com/online -ticket-sales,orusetheconvenientorderticketsnowbuttononeacheventwebpage.

Free,convenientparkingis alwaysavailable.

TheCulturalParkTheater islocatedat528CulturalPark Blvd.inCapeCoral.Callthe boxofficeformoreinformation239-772-5862orvisit www.CulturalParkTheater.com

MarkFlemingisexecutive directorofCulturalPark TheatreCompany.

Love,LiesandtheDoctor’s DilemmainPortCharlotte

TheCharlottePlayerswill stageLove,Liesandthe Doctor'sDilemmaApril20 throughApril30atthe LangdonPlayhouseinPort Charlotte.

JoanSchellerliveswith thegreatloveofherlife, Sandy.Inanefforttohide theirrelationshipfromher overbearingsister-in-law,the formermoviestarOliviaSt. Claire,sheintroduceshimas herpsychiatrist.Onelittle whitelieleadstoanother.

Beforelong,Vinnythe Enforcer,aquintessential Italianmobster,masquerades ashersecurityguard,while herson,Chris,isforcedto

wearadressandbecomeher daughterChristina.Further complicationsoccurwhenher newneighbor,Rachael, whoselifeappearstobea seriesofcatastrophes,createschaosandconfusion wherevershegoes.“The Doctor”isin.

HasJoancreatedamonster?Everyonewantsasession.Mayhemandhilarity ensue.Cantheysurvive Joan'slittlewhitelies?

TheLangdonPlayhouseis locatedat1182MarketCircle inPortCharlotte.

Forticketsandinfo,call 941-255-1022orvisit www.charlotteplayers.org

PassOveratLaboratoryTheaterofFlorida

TheLaboratoryTheaterofFloridawill presenttheSouthwestFloridapremiere ofAntoinetteChinonyeNwandu’s acclaimedplayPassOverfromMarch 31-April16.

MosesandKitchstandaroundonthe corner,talkingtrash,passingthetime, andhopingthatmaybetodaywillbedifferent.Astheydreamoftheirpromised land,astrangerwandersintotheirspace withhisownagendaandderailstheir plans.PassOverexposestheunquestionablehumanspiritofyoungmenstuck inacycleandlookingforawayout.This isararepieceofpoliticallychargedtheaterbyaboldnewAmericanvoice.

ArtisticdirectorAnnetteTrossbach feelsstronglyaboutthisplay.Shesays, “Thisprovocativeplayisabold,newkind ofepictheater.MosesandKitchare leadingtheirpeopleoutofEgypt,areon a19th-centuryplantation,areinaninner city,dreamingandplanninghowtoget out.PlaywrightAntoinetteNwandu remindsusthatallthreerealitiesare beingplayedoutatonce,highlightingthe universalityofsufferinginhumanhistory throughpoeticexpletivesandhumor. WhenBiblicaleventsplayoutbeforeour eyes,Nwandushowsusthatourworld, withitsdivisionandracism,canchange, andwewitnessthepossibilitythatthere ishopeforourcollectivefuture.”

DirectorSonyaMcCartersays,“To ‘passover’meanstoignoreordisregard someoneorsomething;biblically,it meanstomoveabovesomethingor someone;tocrossover.Thequestion thenbecomes,‘Whoispassingover?or

Whoisgettingpassedover?’It'saquestionIamgratefultoexplorewiththis incrediblygiftedcastwhohavebravely committedtotellingthisstoryatthis time.Ultimately,PassOverisastory aboutlove,friendship,findingjoyandthe willtoholdontoyourdreamsregardless ofthepressuresofaharshreality.”

DirectedbyMcCarter,withassistant directorTijuannaClemons,PassOver featuresRobertBarner(TheColor Purple,AvenueQ)asMoses,Andrew Sarkozy(ThePlayThatGoesWrong,

TheThanksgivingPlay)asMister/Ossifer andReubenMorganasKitch.

Thisproductioncontainsmature themes,strongadultlanguage,violence andgunshots.

PerformancedatesareMarch31, April1,6,7,8,13,14and15at8p.m. andApril2,9and16at2p.m.

Fortickets,calltheboxofficeat239218-0481oronlineatwww.laboratorytheaterflorida.com.TheLaboratoryTheater ifFloridaislocatedat1634Woodford Ave.indowntownFortMyers.

ComedyatMACCApril13-29

GulfCoastSymphonypresents NunsenseApril13toApril29attheMusic &ArtsCommunityCenterinFortMyers.

NunsensebeginswhentheLittle SistersofHobokendiscoverthattheir cook,SisterJulia,ChildofGod,hasaccidentallypoisoned52ofthesisters,and theyareindireneedoffundsfortheburials.Thesistersdecidethatthebestway toraisethemoneyistoputonavariety show.HerewemeetReverendMother Regina,aformercircusperformer;Sister MaryHubert,theMistressofNovices;a streetwisenunfromBrooklynnamed

SisterRobertAnne;SisterMaryLeo,a novicewhoisawannabeballerina;and thedelightfullywackySisterMary Amnesia,thenunwholosthermemory whenacrucifixfellonherhead.

Featuringstarturns,tapandballet dancing,anaudiencequiz,andcomicsurprises,thisshowhasbecomeaninternationalphenomenon.

Music&ArtsCommunityCenteris locatedat13411ShireLane,FortMyers. Ticketsare$39-$50.Fortickets,call 239-277-1700orgoonlineat GulfCoastSymphony.org

AndrewSarkozy,RobertBarnerandReubenMorgan. photobySiskMedia

TheForeigneratPlayersCircleTheater

PlayersCircleTheaterattheShell Factorywillopenitsfifthshowofits 2022-2023seasonwiththecomedy TheForeignerbyLarryShueon

Saturday,April22

witha7p.m.performanceincluding achampagnereceptionwithmusicin thelobbybeforethe show.Discounted previewsareApril 18-21.Theshow runsthrough Sunday,May7.

TheForeigneris anObieWinning BestComedy.Trying toforgethismarital problems,dulland dolefulCharlieBakertakesafishinglodgeholidayintheDeepSouthof America,andtoavoidbeingpestered bythelocalspretendsthatheisaforeignerwhospeaksnoEnglish.You’ll

fallinlovewithCharlie,thepathologicallyshyEnglishmanwho,afterbeing desertedinaruralGeorgiafishing lodge,mustfendforhimself.

ThecastforThe Foreignerincludes StevenCoeas

David,Dennis DelamarasCharlie, PaulGraffyas

Froggy,Maddy Hayesas

Catherine,Steven KennedyasEllard, ThomasMarshas OwenandSue SchaffelasBetty.

TheForeigneris directedbyRobert Cacioppo,withset designbyStevenMcLeanandcostumedesignbyTerriSchafer.

ArtieD'Alessioisproductionstage manager.

PlayersCircleTheaterislocated

attheShellFactory,16544N. ClevelandAve.,NorthFortMyers. PerformancesforTheForeignerare intheround,withaudiencesonfour sides.Only150seatswithnoseat morethanfourrowsfromthestage, PlayersCircleisoneofthemostintimatetheatersinSWFlorida.Parking isfree.Dinnerisavailableinthe SouthernGrillRestaurantadjacentto thetheater'slobby(calltherestaurant at239-995-3999fordinnerreservations).

Ticketsrangefrom$50forVIP (bestseating),$35forgeneral(side seating)and$30forpreviews.

PreviewsareApril18-21,Tuesday, WednesdayandThursdayat7p.m. andFridayat8p.m.RegularperformancesareTuesday-Thursdayand Saturdayat7p.m.,Fridaysat8p.m. andSundaysat2p.m.Therewillbe noshowMay2.

Fortickets,call239-800-3292or gotowww.playerscircletheater.com.

BarefootinthePark

GulfshorePlayhousepresents BarefootintheParknowthroughApril 16attheNorrisCenterinNaples.

KristenCoury,CEOandproducing artisticdirectorofGulfshorePlayhouse, announcedthecastandcreativeteam oftheupcomingproductionofNeil Simon’sBarefootinthePark.

Thefree-spiritedCorieandthebuttoned-upPaulputthe“new”in“newlywed”astheyquicklyrealizethehoneymoonreallyisoverwheneverythingthat cangowrongdoes.Inthishilarious comedy,theirloveisputtothetestas theirNewYorkCitywalk-upapartment presentsaslewofproblems,Corie’s eccentricmotherunexpectedlyturnsup, andtheirbrashupstairsneighbor descendsupontheirhome.Opposites attract,butareCorieandPaulwillingto makecompromisesforthesakeoftheir marriage?

“ForourfirstNeilSimoninGulfshore Playhousehistory,I’msothrilledtoproduceBarefootinthePark,”saysCoury. “It’satimelessexaminationofmarriage, theslingsandarrowsofoutrageousfor-

tune,andnew-foundlove.It’sfun,it’s frothy,andit’sactuallyquitetouching. Justwhatweallneedrightnow.”

Leadingthisproductionisdirector PeterAmster,whoreturnstoGulfshore PlayhouseafterpreviouslydirectingIt’s aWonderfulLife:TheRadioPlayand lastseason’ssmashhitAlfred Hitchcock’sThe39Steps.InChicago, hehasdirectedandchoreographedat theGoodmanTheater,Court,Northlight, ChicagoOperaTheatre,Chicago SymphonyOrchestra,andSteppenwolf.

Thecastofprofessionalactors includesthereturnofElisabethYancey

(SteelMagnolias;IntotheBreeches! andClueatClevelandPlayHouse)as CorieandMarvinBell(RadioGolf; FloridaRep,CapeFearTheater, PlayhouseonPark)astheDelivery Man.MakingtheirGulfshorePlayhouse debutsareJordanSobel(TheDonkey ShowatA.R.T.andTwelfthNightat AsoloRep)asPaul,JonathanBrody (Broadway’sABronxTale,Spamalot, Titanic)asHarryPepper,HowardKaye (Broadway’sMammaMia!)asVictor Velasco,andPeggyRoeder(Landscape oftheBodyandRomeoandJulietat Goodman,filmsRoadtoPerditionand GroundhogDay)asMrs.EthelBanks.

Thecreativeteamincludesscenic designbyDavidL.Arsenault,costume designbyTracyDorman,lightingdesign byDaltonHamilton,sounddesignby VictoriaDeiorio,intimacydirectionby KatherineM.Carterandproduction stagemanagerDannyKuenzel.

TheNorrisCenterislocatedat755 8thAvenueS.,Naples.Ticketsare availableatgulfshoreplayhouse.orgor byphoneat239-261-PLAY.

BestofBroadwayhits PuntaGordaonApril8

GoldTheatricalsisbringingthepremierCountertenorTerry BarberforanightofsongwiththehitsofBroadwaygiant AndrewLloydWebbertotheCharlottePerformingArtsCenter.

Standingovationswillpunctuatethe eveningwithsongslike“TheMusicof theNight”fromPhantomoftheOpera, thegut-wrenching“Gethsemane”from JesusChristSuperstar,“Memory”from Cats,“LoveChangesEverything”from AspectsofLoveandothershitsfrom10 ofAndrewLloydWebber’smusicals.

PerformingtheseclassicsisGrammy AwardnomineeTerryBarberwho’sconsideredoneofthebestcountertenorsin theworld.Terryaformermemberofthe two-timeGrammyAwardwinninggroup Chanticleersingsin14differentlanguagesandhasperformedworldwide.

Hehasperformedforthe MetropolitanOpera,atCarnegieHallandMoscow‘sSvetlanov Halljusttonameafew.Hisvoicecanbeheardoneverymajor recordlabelwithavarietyofartistsfromMadonnatothe LondonPhilharmonic.

ThisshowisApril8at7p.m.attheCharlottePerforming ArtsCenter,701CarmalitaSt.inPuntaGorda.Ticketsare$39 andareavailableatwww.goldtheatricals.comor800-514-3849.

BowerSchoolofMusic& theArtspresentsHamlet

TheBowerSchoolofMusic& theArtsatFloridaGulfCoast University’sTheatreProgramwill presentHamletwrittenbyWilliam ShakespeareanddirectedbytheatreprofessorBarryCavinin TheatreLabintheArtsComplexat FGCU.

Thisproductionwillrunfrom April14-23.Performanceswillbe April14,15,21and22at7:30p.m. andApril16,22and23at2p.m. Therewillalsobeadiscussionwith thecastandcrewfollowingthe2 p.m.performanceonApril22.

TatumBates

It’sfunnyhowinaction,inthefaceoftyrannyandcorruption,canleadtothetragicendofanempire.ThisisHamlet todayandtomorrow.

ThecastincludesTatumBatesasHamlet,AlexandraAdams asHoratio,CharlesDavidsonasClaudius,ChloeChanas Gertrude,JanieKateKnowlesasOphelia,LibertyBarberas Laertes,RobinO'ConnellasPolonius,KarinnaCrespoas Gravedigger,IsabellaOnkenasOsric,BiancaArelloResinas FirstPriest,LilyGraceasPlayerQueenandKatherineTaylor asLucianus/Gentleman/Sailor/Messenger/Lord.

Ticketsforthiseventare$10forthegeneralpublicand$7 forstudentsandareavailableforpurchaseonlineat fgcu.edu/theatrelab,oratthedoor,basedonavailability.

TerryBarber

SisterActatBroadwayPalm

Thefeel-goodmusicalcomedy SisterActisdancingontothe BroadwayPalmstage.PlayingApril14 throughMay20,SisterActfeatures originalmusicbyTonyandeight-time OscarwinnerAlanMenkenandis basedonthehitfilmofthesametitle thatstarredWhoopiGoldberg.

SisterActfollowsdiscodiva Delorisasshewitnessesacrimeand isputintohiding.Muchtoherdismay, thecopsconcealherinthelastplace

anyonewouldthinktolook…aconvent!Masqueradingasanun,and underthesuspiciouswatchofMother Superior,Delorishelpsherfellowsistersfindtheirvoicesassheunexpectedlyrediscoversherown.Shemakes newfriendsandbreathesnewlifeinto thechurch,butintheprocess,blows hercover!

Thishigh-spiritedmusicalcomedy isashiningtributetotheuniversal poweroffriendship.

PerformancesareTuesday throughSundayeveningswithselect matinees.BeginningMay1,performancesareWednesdaythrough Sundaywithselectmatinees.

Ticketsare$55to$85withchildren andgrouppricesavailable.

Ticketsarenowonsaleandcanbe reservedbycalling239-278-4422,by visitingBroadwayPalm.comorbystoppingbytheboxofficeat1380Colonial Blvd.inFortMyers.

ComedyopensApril18atOffBroadwayPalm

TheOffBroadwayPalmTheatrepresentsAlwaysABridesmaidplayingApril 18throughMay20.

Thishilarious,comedicrompcomes fromtheJonesHoopWootenteamwhich alsobroughtyouTheHallelujahGirls, MamaWon’tFlyandDoubleWide, Texas.

AlwaysABridesmaidisahilarious comedyaboutfourhighschoolfriends whopromisedtobeineachother’sweddings,nomatterwhat.Over30years later,theseSouthernfriends-for-lifeare stillmaking“thelongwalk”foreachother determinedtohonorthatvow.

Hoponthismarriage-go-roundfora laugh-out-loudjourneywiththesestrugglingbridesmaidsastheynavigatethe choppywatersofloveandmatrimony!

TheOffBroadwayPalmisanintimate theatre,locatedinthemainlobbyof BroadwayPalm.Performancesare TuesdaythroughSundayeveningswith selectmatinees.Ticketpricesrangefrom $50to$70withdiscountsavailablefor groupsof20ormore.

Ticketsarenowonsaleandcanbe reservedbycalling239-278-4422,visiting BroadwayPalm.comorinpersonat1380 ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

AugustWilson’sThePianoLesson attheAlliancefortheArts

AugustWilson’sThePiano LessonwillbestagedApril20-30 attheAlliancefortheArtsinFort Myers.

ThePianoLesson,setin1936 Pittsburgh,focusesontheconflictingwillsofbrotherandsister,Boy WillieandBerniece,regardingtheir family’smostimportantheirloom,a piano.Butthisisnoordinarypiano asitcontainsintricatecarvingsby theirgreat-grandfatherdepicting themanystrugglesintheirfamily history.Thepianowasoriginally ownedbytheslaveownersoftheir family,withcarvingsoftheirgreatgrandmother,grandfather,andthe likenessoftheirwholefamilytree.

BoyWilliewantstosellthe pianotopurchaseaparcelofland inMississippi,apieceofthevery landonwhichhisancestorshad beenslaves.Thiswouldallowhim tofinallyachievehisdreamofmakingalivingfarming hisownproperty.ButBernieceholdsstrong,viewingthe

pianoasanintegralreminderof wheretheycamefrom,whothey arenow,andasalegacyfortheir futuregenerations.

Thiscomplexplayfilledwith subplotsconveystremendous significanceasitexaminesslavery andthedifficultyofBlackAmericans seekingeconomicandsocial equality.

Theproductionisdirectedby SonyaCarter.Thecastincludes ElvisMotley(Doaker),DerekLively (BoyWillie),JulianFoster(Lymon), ReneeFreeman(Bernice),Moses Jackson(Avery),CiceroMcCarter (WinningBoy),DelisaSmith(Grace) andStephanieHooks(Maretha).

PerformancesareApril20-22 andApril27-29at7:30p.m.and April30at2p.m.TheAlliancefor theArtsislocatedat10091 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.

Forticketsandinformation,visitwww.artinlee.orgor call239-939-2787.

RockofAges atTheatreZone

EquitytheatrecompanyTheatreZone concludesits18th“romantics&rockers” seasonlineupwithRockofAges,the five-timeTonyawardnominated Broadwaymusical,announcedMark Danni,TheatreZone’sfoundingartistic director.

Themusicalfeaturesthedramaand comedyoftumultuousromancesand classic80srockanthemsfromthe famousglammetalbandsofthat decadeincludingStyx,Journey,Bon Jovi,PatBenatar,TwistedSister,and Poison.

RockofAgesisajukeboxmusical thatwilltakeaudiencesbacktothe80s withwell-knownrocktuneslike“Don’t StopBelievin’,”“HereIGoAgain”and“I WannaKnowWhatLoveIs,”says Danni.“Thestoryisarock‘nroll romanceaboutasmall-towngirlfrom Kansasandacityboywhowantstobe arockstar,andtheiryearningsforstardomintheCityofAngels.”

ThemusicalissetinTheBourbon Room,anightclubonLosAngeles’s SunsetStripunderthreatofdemolition

byapairofrealestatedeveloperswho wanttoreformtheStrip’s“sex,drugs androck‘nroll”lifestyle.Amidthecampaigntosavethenightclub,thecharacterscoupleanduncouplebeforefinding theirsurprisingdestinies,allwhile TheatreZone’sfive-piecebandperforms thebiggesthitsoftheera.

RockofAgesstarsQuinnCorcoran asDrew,anaspiringrockerwhoworks intheBourbonRoomnightclubon Hollywood’sSunsetStrip.Brittany AmblerplaysSherrie,whoarrivesinLos Angeleshopingtomakeitbigasan

actressandishiredasaserverinthe BourbonRoom.Othercastmembers includeAdamFasanoasStaceeJaxx, RobertCoutrasasLonny(thenarrator). inRockofAgeswillbeperformedat 7:30p.m.April27-30andMay4-7, andat2p.m.onApril29-30andMay 7.Ticketsrangefrom$50to$85, dependingonchoiceofseat. TheatreZoneislocatedat13275 LivingstonRoad,Naples. Forticketsandinformation,visit www.Theatre.Zoneorcalltheboxoffice at888-966-3352.

Adam Fasano Brittany Ambler Robert Koutras Quinn Corcoran

NaplesPlayersstartnewseasonontheroad

TheNaplesPlayershaveannouncedtheirdynamic70th season.Thisupcomingseasonisdedicatedtobuildingcommunity,instillinglaughsandlookingtothefuture.Inthenext fewmonths,TheNaplesPlayerswillbeginanexciting$20 millionrenovationontheir5thAvenuebuilding.

FromJuly5toJuly23,TheNaplesPlayers willpresenttheepicmusicalTheHunchback ofNotreDameattheCommunitySchoolof Naples,hometoTheatreZone.Whatmakesa monsterandwhatmakesaman?ThistimelessretellingofVictorHugo’srenowned novel,partneredwithDisney&Alan Menken’ssweepingscoreandStephenSchwartz’smoving lyrics,demonstratesthepoweroflove,acceptance,andwhat itmeanstobeahero.Theteencompanywillthenperform TheHunchbackofNotreDame,TeenAug.4to6.

Next,A.R.Gurneymasterfullyweavestogether60differentcharactersfromdifferentfamilies,timeperiods,andbackgroundsinthesecondshowoftheseason,TheDining Room.Eachofthesepiecesbringslife,laughter,andtogethernesstotheplacewherefamiliesgather:TheDiningRoom.

CatchthisclassicfamilycomedyOct.4-22inMcSpadden HallatNaplesUnitedChurchofChrist.

CelebratetheholidaysinstylewithMissBennet: ChristmasatPemberley,playingNov.1to19inMcSpadden HallatNaplesUnitedChurchofChrist.

Foralimitedtime(Nov.9to19)thejukeboxmusical,The MarvelousWonderettes,willbeperforminginBeverlyHallat NaplesUnitedChurchofChrist.Thisshowusespopular songsfromthe1950sand60stotellthelifeandlovestories offourfriends.

CelebrateChristmasinCambierParkwithIt’saWonderful Life:ALiveRadioPlay,Dec.8and9.ThisbelovedAmerican holidayclassiccomestocaptivatinglifeasalive1940sradio broadcast.

FromJan.10-28,2024,inMcSpaddenHallatNaples UnitedChurchofChristwillbeLauren Gunderson’sclassicplay,Harvey.

TheFantasticks,performingfromJan.1828inBeverlyHallatNaplesUnitedChurchof Christ,isthelongest-runningmusicalinthe world.

FromFeb.14-March3inMcSpadden HallatNaplesUnitedChurchofChrist,TheNaplesPlayers willhighlightlocaltalentintheformofthelaugh-out-loud comedy,Laugh,Cry,Pee,Repeat!

FromMarch13-April7,TheNaplesPlayerswillreopen the5thAvenuebuildingwiththemel-brooksclassicmusical, TheProducers,presentedonthenewly-renovatedKizzie Theaterstage(previouslyBlackburnHall).

Tocompletetheseason,ThePlaythatGoesWrongwill bepresentedontheKizzieTheaterstagefromMay1-26.

CEOandartisticdirectorBryceAlexander,says,“Thisis anexcitingyearforTheNaplesPlayers,andourcommunity. Notonlybreakinggroundonourrenovationbutcontinuingto serveourcommunityaswebuildanewhome.Wehavechosenaseasonthatreflectsourcurrentstateofcelebrating wherewecomefromwhileanticipatingwherewewillgoand wehopeaudiencesfeelthattoo.”

Seasonticketsareonsale.Thoseinterestedcanvisit NaplesPlayers.organytimeorcalltheTNPBoxOfficeat239263-7990.

ThenewseasonopensJuly5

StyledSteelexhibitatTribbyArtsCenter

Theautomotive-focused worksofthreeexceptional artistswilltakecenterstage whenTribbyArtsCenterpresents“StyledSteel:TheArtof AutomotiveDesign”now throughSaturday,April29.

Thisexhibitioninthe Tribby’sShellPointGallery presentsworksbythree SouthwestFloridaartists.The worksincludestrikingphotographsbyDonAdams,stunninglyrealisticwatercolorsby ShahHadjebi,andcaptivating miniaturesdepictingbygone roadsideculturebyAlberto Chailosky.

AretiredexecutiveofThe HenryFordMuseumanda skilledphotographer,Don Adamswilldisplay32photos ofautomobiledetails.Hisimageshighlighticonicautomotivedesignelements asseenonawidevarietyofclassic cars,fromthoseofyesterdaytomodernday.Forthisexhibition,Adams alsodevelopedavideopresentation thatpresentsautomotivedesignsfrom 1940to2020.

ShahHadjebiisahighlyaccomplishedwatercoloristwhoisespecially knownforhisvibrant,realisticimages ofFlorida’sfloraandfauna.However, paintingrealisticimagesofclassicand antiquecarsisoneofhispassions,and for“StyledSteel”heisdisplaying18 watercolorsshowingclassicautomobiles,fromModelT(1908–1927)and ModelA(1927–1931)vehiclesto

acknowledgedstunnersofmorerecent years,includingCorvette,AlfaRomeo, Porsche,andLotus.Hadjebipainteda numberoftheseworksspecificallyfor “StyledSteel,”andtheyarebeingdisplayedforthefirsttimeinthisexhibition.

AlbertoChailoskyisoneofthe nation’sleadingminiaturists,nowworkingfull-timeatthiscraftafterservingfor elevensuccessfulyearsasaset designerinNewYorkCityforvarious BroadwayshowsandSaturdayNight Live.For“StyledSteel,”Chailoskycreatedthreeminiaturesportraying,in exactingdetail,gas-stationcultureofa pastera.Theseinclude“TexacoGas Pumps,”“MohawkGasStation,”and “SinclairGasStation,”alldepictedas

rustedversionsofwhattheyonce were.Theminiaturestestifyto theartist’sabilitytoseeand presentthebeautyindecayand neglect.

TribbycuratorMargeLee emphasizesthat,although “StyledSteel”willundoubtedly interestthosewhoappreciatethe beautyofautomotivedesign,the exhibitionalsowillappealtoanyonewhoadmiresexactingskills intheartsofwatercolor,photography,andminiatures.

Inaddition,ondisplayconcurrentlywith“StyledSteel,”thesecondfloorgalleriesoftheTribby displaypaintingsofAnita Putnam,naturephotographyby SallieRich,andNantucketbasketsbyCarolynWood,allofFort Myers.

AfterviewingtheexhibitionsondisplayandArtfulAutoshow,visitorsalso canvisitSerendipity,theShopinTribby ArtsCenterthatoffersawidevarietyof artist-madegiftitemsandjewelry.

TribbyArtsCenter,whichopenedin 2021onthecampusoftheShellPoint RetirementCommunity,islocatedat 17281OnParBlvd.,inFortMyers.

ThegalleriesandSerendipityare openfreeofchargetoallfrom10a.m. until3p.m.TuesdaythroughSaturday.

ShellPointRetirementCommunityis locatedalongtheCaloosahatchee RiverinFortMyers,justtwomiles beforeSanibelIsland.Forfurtherinformation,visitwww.shellpoint.orgorcall 1-800-780-1131.

AlbertoChailosky

DonAdams

ShahHadjebi

AnnualstudentexhibitionatAlliancefortheArts

TheAllianceforthe Artsnextfeaturedexhibition,TheFutureofArt: StudentExhibit,willbe ondisplayfromApril529at10091McGregor Blvd.,FortMyers.

Thisisthe31styear theAlliancehaspartneredwiththeLeeArts EducatorsAssociation (LAEA)todisplaystudentworkinaformal exhibit.Theshowfeaturesmorethan40 schoolsandhundredsof worksinavarietyof mediums.Winnerswillbeselectedin severalcategoriesandthebestin showwillbeawarded.

Thisexhibitionwillbedividedinto two,two-weeksessions.Thefirsttwo weeksofthemonthwillbededicated totheparticipatingelementaryand middleschoolsofLeeCounty.

ElementaryandMiddleSchoolopeningnightwillbeheldonApril5,from5 -7p.m.ThissessionwillbeondisplayuntilApril15.

LeeCountyhighschoolswillbein thegallerythefollowingtwoweeks withtheopeningreceptionheldon April20,5–7p.m.Thissessionwill beondisplayuntilApril29.Thehigh schoolexhibitionissponsoredby FloridaSouthWesternStateCollege.

Bothreceptionsarefreeandopen tothepublicandtheHighSchool openingreceptionwillfeaturepizza providedbyDowntownHouseof Pizza(DHOP).

TheatreGallery:DigitalLee(April

5-15)andCypressLakeHigh School’sMediaArt(April2029)

FromApril5-15,the TheatreGallerywillfeature artworkbythestudentsof DigitalLee.DigitalLeewas establishedtocreateamore relevant,community,and careerfocusedlearningenvironmentforthetechnology studentsoftheLeeCounty SchoolDistrict.

FromApril20-29,the TheatreGallerywillfeature artworkbyCypressLakeHigh School’smediaartsstudents. Thedisplaywillfeaturepiecesin manymedia,includinggraphicdesign, videoproduction,photomanipulation, 3Dmodeling,animation,anddigital photography.

Whilethegalleryadmissionisfree, a$5suggesteddonationkeepsthe Allianceprogrammingaffordableand accessible.

Formoreinformationaboutthis exhibit,visitartinlee.org/laea2023or call239-939-2787.

OnePieceofMinegroup exhibitionatDAASCo-Op

InthemonthofApril,DAASCo-OpArt Gallery&Giftsisshowcasingtheartworkof agroupoflocalartists,invitedtosubmit onlyonepiecerepresentativeoftheirwork andcreativityTheopeningreceptionis scheduledforFriday,April7from6to9:30 p.m.inconjunctionwiththemonthlyFort MyersArtWalk.Theexhibitionwillbeon displaythroughApril30.

SoniaRosa,amemberoftheUnion

ArtistStudiosonFortMyers,is oneoftheinvitees.Herwork exploresavarietyofmediums, evokingspiritualismandmysticism.Rosahascollaboratedwith multipleartistsasaprofessional figuremodelandisverywell knownontheartsceneofourcity.

Visualartistandgraphic designerJuliaDaRochaisanotherparticipant.Shebringsa vibrant,feminineandintuitiveness tothemix.DaRocha,alsoa memberoftheUnionArtist Studios,enjoysthefreedominher work.Sheisnotboundtolimitationsonhermediumandher processisorganic.Herwork,as wellasseveralotherparticipating artist,willhelpcreateanatmosphereofwonderandanintroductionforeachoneoftheparticipants.Restrictedtoonlyonepiece,each artistisentrustedtoselecttheirvisualbusinesscard.

“Ourgalleryenjoystheseinvitational exhibitionsbecausetheysupportanumber ofartistsandchallengesthemtocreate somethingspecialfortheexhibition,”says DavidAcevedo,whoco-ownsDAASCo-Op ArtGalleryandcuratesallexhibitions. “Whenyouputagroupofhighlycreative individualstoworktogether,wonderfuland unexpectedthingshappenandthatis essentiallywhatour[cooperative]gallery

conceptis,”concludesAcevedo,whoalso foundedtheUnionArtistStudiosandmost recently,theArts&EatsCafé,locatedin thecampusoftheAlliancefortheArtsin FortMyers.

DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Giftsislocatedat1815FowlerSt.intheButterfly EstatescomplexindowntownFortMyers. Thegallery’sbusinesshoursare WednesdaytoSundayfrom10a.m.to3 p.m.Moreinformationaboutthevenueand howtobecomeamembercanbefoundat daascoop.comorbycalling239-590-8645.

NewartexhibitsopeninAprilinBonitaSprings

TheCentersfortheArtsBonitaSpringswilloffernewexhibits inApril.

FemaleFocusexhibitrunsApril7–27andwillbeinthemain gallery.Fourtalentedfriendswhosharealife-longpassionfor thevisualartshavecombinedtheirexpertiseandyearsofexpe-

riencetocreatetheirfirst-evergroupexhibition.FemaleFocus includesemotivepaintingsandcollagebyShirleyBlake,vibrant andcolorfulrealismbyRuthEpstein,dramaticinnerlandscapes byB.DeborahVahab,andexpressiveabstractsbyJulieOlander. TheartofBettyHarperwillbeondisplayApril7-27inthe TranovichGallery.“Ichoosemycolorsand themeandbeginwitharandomstrokeon ablankcanvas.Timeandagain,Ifind myselfinconversationwiththepiece, oftenlettinggo,andallowingtheworkto determineitsowndestiny,”saysBetty Harper.

AfreeopenhousewillbeheldFriday, April14from6to8p.m.andfeature artistsdemonstrations,livemusic,light bitesandbeverages.TheCenterforVisual Artsislocatedat26100Old41Road, BonitaSprings.Formoreinfo,call239495-8989orvisitwww.artcenterbonita.org.

RuthEpstein

SoniaRosa

JuliaDaRocha

BettyHarper

CamiloPerezhasannounced hisnewestExhibition:Reflective Fragments,acollectionofhisartworksexecutedinwatercolorsand ink,ontexturedpaper,withan underlyingconceptoffragmentsto simulatetheeffectofstained-glass designs.

BorninSouthAmerica–Honda, Tolima,Colombia—Camilomoved totheUnitedStatesduringhislate teens.Asanaturalizedcitizen,he embracestheresponsibilities affordedtohisstatus.Through hardworkandrespectforallcivic duties,hecontinuestocontribute tosocietyineverywaypossible. CamiloisstrivingfortheAmerican Dream,whereequalrightsand opportunitiesarethethrivingforce behindthedevelopmentand achievementsofallregardlessof race,religion,gender,orsexualorientation.

ForCamilo,asanartist, expressingcreativitytakesshape intheformoflinedrawings.His mostlyabstractdesignsarecolorful,complex,andstructured.

“Theirmeaningtomeisthatof life'scomplexityanddiversity,their

societalmeaningderivedfromthe observationofhoweachelementof theartworkisaseparatebuilding block,definedbyboundaries,yetan importantpartofalargerstructure. That’swhatIbelieveistheroleof eachhumanbeinginsociety.”

Asanexperiencedartist,Camilo hasparticipatedinnumerousevents includingChicago’sHalstedStreet MarketDays(2010,2011,2012), Andersonville’sMidsummerFest (2013,2014),DAASGallery’sSecond Saturdaysevents(sinceNovember 2016),andover10FortMyersArt Walks.

ExperienceartworkfromCamilo’s latestexhibition:Reflective Fragmentsthroughoutthemonthof AprilatOllieMackGentry Photography’sGallerylocatedinside GrandIllusionCreativeResourcesat 2443FirstSt.indowntownFort Myers.MeetCamilohimselfand watchhimcreatenewpiecesduring oneoftheartistsocialeventsatthe gallery,scheduledforApril7and21 duringthemonthlyArtWalkand MusicWalk(startingat6pm).For moreinformation,visit OllieMackGentryPhotography.com.

FMHSstudents,MariaCollierexhibits attheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter

TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter announcestwoartexhibitionsthatwillopen atArtWalkonFriday,April7.

FortMyersHighSchoolInternational BaccalaureateVisualArtsExhibition,an annualstudentartistsgroupshow,willbe ondisplayinthedownstairsGrandAtrium oftheartcenter.UpstairsintheCapital Gallery,Sounds&ColorbyartistMaria

Collierwillbefeatured.

Openingnightforbothexhibitions willbeApril7from6-10p.m.includinglivemusicunderthestarsby3HR Tourfrom7-11p.m.atSidney’s RooftopSculptureGarden.

FortMyersHighSchoolreturnsfor the2023InternationalBaccalaureate SeniorVisualArtsExhibition,showcasingthecreativityof38students. Duringthepasttwoyears,thesestudentshavecreateduniqueworksof artandexploredtheworksofhistoricalandcontemporaryartists,investigatedcriticaltheoriesinart,andcreatedextensivedocumentationoftheirartmakingprocessesinaseriesofsketchbook entries.Themulti-talentedstudentsare proudtoshowcaseworksofartcreatedin fulfillmentoftheInternational BaccalaureateVisualArtsrequirements. TheartworkspresentedattheDavisArt Centerexploreawiderangeofvisual mediaincludingtraditionalanddigitalphotography,acrylicandoilpainting,penand ink,printmaking,fiberarts,sculpture, ceramicsandmore.

MariaCollierisaColombian-bornartist whohaslivedonthecoastofSWFlorida forover40years.Shebeganpaintingon canvasafterbeingdiagnosedwithanautoimmunedisease.Thehealingthatoccurred frombeingalignedwithhertruepassion comesacrossinthejoyfulcolorssheuses inherwork.Mariaisanintuitiveartistdriv-

enbymusic,hermuseandinspiration.She usesmusicanddanceasaguideinchoosinghervibrantandlivelycolorpalette.The piecesarepouredandscraped,andgo fromthefloortotheeasel,andbackagain. Shebuildslayeruponlayer,relyingonthe interactionofeachtocreateanunanticipatedrelationshipofcolorandtexture.She usesdoorstops,trowels,foambrushes,or floorandwindowsqueegeesalongwiththe musicplayinginherstudiotohelpbringlife toallherwork,allowingthesurpriseof smallmomentsandunexpecteddetailto comethrough.

Bothartexhibitionswillbeondisplay throughApril28.TheSidney&BerneDavis ArtCenterislocatedat2301FirstSt.inthe historicdowntownFortMyersRiverDistrict. Formoreinformation,call239-333-1933 orvisitthewebsiteatwww.sbdac.com

NewexhibitionsattheVisual ArtsCenterinPuntaGorda

TheVisualArtsCenterinPuntaGordahasseveral exhibitsondisplay.

FloridaSuncoastWatercolorSocietyisintheGoffGallery nowthroughApril11.AfternoonDelightisondisplayin RebeccaHallthroughApril24.

FreshexhibitopenedinthemaingalleryMarch29and runsthroughApril25withanawardreceptionplannedfor April6.

InspiringVolunteersexhibitrunsApril15-25witha receptionsetforApril20at6:30p.m.

Thecenterislocatedat210MaudSt.inPuntaGorda. Formoredetails,call941-639-8810orvisitonlineat www.visualartcenter.org

AntonioOrbeCoka

MariaCollier

RuthRenshaw-Freshexhibit

SeniorProjects, Springexhibit atFGCUinApril

TheFGCUArtGalleriespresenttheSeniorProjects, Spring2023fromApril21-May5intheWasmerArt GalleryintheArtsComplexontheFloridaGulfCoast Universitycampus.

Theopeningreceptionandpresentationsbythe artistswilltakeplaceintheWasmerArtGalleryon Thursday,April20at5p.m.

Attheendoftheirstudies,FGCUartmajorsare requiredtodevelopandpresentacoherentbodyof self-generatedwork.Thisexhibitioncombinestheir knowledgeoftechniquesandconceptswhiledrawing onresearchofhistoricalandcontemporaryartists. Eachseniorartmajorintheexhibitiondesignsand createsauniqueinstallationthatcombinestheir technicalskillsandconceptualvision.Therangeof exhibitionsisuniqueeachyearandrepresentswhat thenextgenerationofartistsareexploring.

DuringtheopeningonThursday,April20,theartists willbepresenttoprovideanoverviewoftheirworkina publicpresentation.Afterwards,thepublicisencouraged totalkoneononewiththeartistsandlearnmoreabout theirinspirationandtechniques.

TheartistsfortheSpring2023semesterareSarah

Baker,AmandaClaro,MariaDominguez,Kevin Hernandez,KeaKamiya,PaytonKern,EricKrizek, AshlynnLytle,AdrianMatheson,SabrinaMeads,Keet MedinaandStevenVittitoe.

FGCUArtGalleriesareopen10amto4pmMonday –Fridayandbyspecialappointment.Contact239-5907199forfurtherinformationorgotofgcu.edu/artgalleries.

OpeningreceptionphotoofMarcelaPulgarin,TheTimeIInhabit, 2022,Ceramicsandmixedmediainstallation

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LiveMusic,Theatre, ArtExhibits,Concerts andSpecialEvents

SAT-1

SmackDaddy

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454

SouthlandBluegrass

FestivalfeaturingRickySkaggs

SeminoleCasinoHotel,Immokalee Noon,free,RickySkaggs& KentuckyThunder,DelMcCoury Band,TheSteeldrivers,SisterSadie, TheGrascals,JustinMason&Blue Night,www.moreinparadise.com

Joey&Maria’sComedy ItalianWedding

BonitaEsteroElks,3231Coconut Road,BonitaSprings

Dinner6:15p.m.,show7:15p.m. 888-562-7537

Chicago,EarthWind&Fire, BloodSweat&Tearstribute

TheStage,9144Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

Doublewide,Texas

ThroughApril9

OffBroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422

TheNaplesPlayers: TheSoundofMusic

ThroughApril2

BlackburnHall, 7015thAve.S,Naples 239-263-7990

JerseyBoys

ThroughApril9

BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422

GulfshorePlayhousepresents BarefootinthePark

ThroughApril16

NorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 239-261-PLAY

ArtWalkstheRunway CoutureNight

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 8p.m.,239-333-1933

LaboratoryTheater ofFloridapresentsPassOver

ThroughApril16

1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers 239-218-0481

Jersey Boys

CooperAlaninconcert TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839

FloridaRepertoryTheatre presentsRingofFire

ThroughApril23

HistoricArcadeTheatre, 2268BayStreet,FortMyers 239-332-4488

TheDivineSister

ThroughApril2

MoeAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 239-495-8989

RandyandBradDuo

FountainLakesPoolPatio,Estero 3p.m.,239-495-3555

TheCharlottePlayers: MurderonTheOrientExpress

ThroughApril2

TheLangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022

CoastalJamz TwistedForkPatioStage, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 4p.m.,941-235-3675

GulfCoastChamber Orchestra-StringsonFire MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-277-1700

ArtinthePark

570ParkSt.,Naples 10a.m.-4p.m.,239-262-6517 www.naplesart.org

KatieDietz LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3735

ZombieUniversity-Noon PureCountryofSWFla.-7p.m. Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte

DannyMastersTrio TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

GoldtonesDooWop-6:30p.m. PaulAnkatribute-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

TaylorRea Mercato,9110StradaPlace, Naples,6-8p.m.infront ofBravoItalianKitchen www.experiencemercato.com

SUN-2

DannyMastersBand TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-7p.m.,239-540-8454

Starshipfeaturing MickeyThomasinconcert CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, 2101EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 7p.m.,www.eventbrite.com www.caloosasoundamp.com

GulfCoastSymphony: MusicoftheNight BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWParkway,Ft.Myers 7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

LaurieandRustyWright TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 5-8p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

Breeze TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,3p.m.,239-995-2141

RandyandBradDuo SnookInn, 1215BaldEagleDrive,Marco 1p.m.239-394-3313

PuntaGordaSymphony: CinematicsSounds CharlottePerformingArtsCenter, 701CarmalitaSt.,PuntaGorda 7:30p.m.,941-205-5996

SoulCircusCowboys Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 1p.m.,941-235-3675

GulfCoastBigBand CambierPark, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 2p.m.,239-877-6090

OperaNaplesFestivalUnder theStars:ANightattheOpera CambierParkSoftballField, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 7p.m.,239-963-9050

NisitaConcertSeries: BaronandNavarroPianoDuo U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 3p.m.,239-745-4268

LeftBankArtShow TheEsplanade,740CollierBlvd., MarcoIsland,10a.m.-4p.m. 239-290-7927

CarlingWitt

OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 12:30-3:30p.m.,239-314-3856

EltonJohn,NeilDiamondtribute CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 7p.m.,239-549-3000

MON-3

ChrisTopher TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,4-7p.m.,239-540-8454

SimonandGarfunkeltribute April3and4

TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-415-5667

MoviesattheMoe: TheNorthman MoeAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

JerseyBoysplaysnowthroughApril9attheBroadwayPalm TheatreinFortMyers.Fortickets,call239-278-4422orvisit

TimBurton TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

FlatWater TwistedForkPatioStage, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6p.m.,941-235-3675

MarcMacisso

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

J.Robert’s10,000Songs fromthe10,000Islands MargoodHarborTheater, 321PearTreeAve.,Goodland 6:30p.m.239-642-7462

TUE-4

EricMalibu TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

GulfshoreOpera:TasteofOpera ColonyBayClub,5200Pelican ColonyBlvd.,BonitaSprings 5:30p.m.,239-529-3925

BittersweetSaloon TwistedForkPatioStage, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6p.m.,941-235-3675

ErichDanceParty-6:30p.m. JazzandBluesJam-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

SanibelMusicFestival: EmergingArtistSeries PeaceLutheranChurch,5840 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,sanibelmusicfestival.org

Galleryopeningreception HarbourViewGallery,5789Cape HarbourDrive,suite104,Cape Coral,6-8p.m. www.harbourviewgallery.com

OperaNaplesFestival

UndertheStars:Frida April4and5 CambierParkSoftballField, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 7p.m.,239-963-9050

Compton&Bennett: ACrackeratTheRitz MoeAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

MarioInfanti

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

RandyandBradDuo

CabanaatHeritageBay,Naples 4p.m.www.randybradduo.com

BethAnne

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

WED-5

HighTide

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

GulfshoreOpera:TasteofOpera IslesYachtClub, 1780W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 6p.m.,239-529-3925

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3800

CJandPearl

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

JerseyBoysand

LindaRonstadttribute

TheStage,9144BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

LatinDancewithAngela

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Lesson6:30p.m.,party8p.m., 239-333-1933

PaulMezzanotte ChipsSportsPub,2200Edwards Drive,suite100,FortMyers 4-7p.m.,239-314-3723

NaplesArtDistrict:ArtAlive J&CBoulevard,ShirleyStreet andSewardAvenue,Naples 3-7p.m., www.naplesartdistrict.com

JoshRowand TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

JustinTimberlakeand LukeBryantribute-7:30p.m. SalsaDanceSocial-7p.m. MarcMacisso-6p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

FutureofArtexhibitopening Session1 AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 5p.m.,239-939-2787

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THU-6

SmokinAces

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

SheldonUpchurch TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

KCandTheSunshineBand, BeeGeestribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

JoeyFiato TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

MarcMacisso TheGrillat1951, 1951TamiamiTrail,PortCharlotte 6p.m.,941-255-0994

JimmieVaughninconcert TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839

OMB:OpenMicBonita MoeAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

JohnHousley OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3856

MercatoNightsMusicSeries featuringJPSoars Mercato,9110StradaPlace, Naples,6:30p.m.eventlawn www.experiencemercato.com

JazzattheMACC:JazzOriginals MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-277-1700

ThomasO’Brien ChipsSportsPub,2200Edwards Drive,suite100,FortMyers 4-7p.m.,239-314-3723

MichaelD’Amore CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 7p.m.,239-549-3000

FRI-7

BlackDog

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454

FortMyersArtWalk DowntownFortMyers 6-10p.m.www.myriverdistrict.com

ChuckPeterson

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

RandyandBradDuo

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

Latitude26 TwistedForkPatioStage, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 4p.m.,941-235-3675

OnePieceofMinegroupexhibit DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Gifts, 1815FowlerSt.,unit3,FortMyers, Opening6-9:30p.m.,exhibitruns throughApril30,239-590-8645

FortMyersHighSchoolIBVisual

ArtsandMariaCollierexhibits SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 6p.m.,239-333-1933

LivingonaBadName: BonJovitribute Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 7:30p.m.,941-235-3675

FrankBlockerperforms SouthernGothicNovel MoeAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings

7:30p.m.239-405-8566

BillHilt

LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3735

CamiloPerezexhibitreception OllieMackGentryPhotography, 2443FirstSt.,FortMyers 6p.m.,239-440-0061

SAT-8

SoundMachine

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454

RollingStonesandCreedence ClearwaterRevivaltribute

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

Motowntribute-7:30p.m. RichieCDanceParty-6:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

TheBestofBroadway withTerryBarber

CharlottePerformingArtsCenter, 701CarmalitaSt.,PuntaGorda 7p.m.,800-514-3849

PeterKolter

Mercato,9110StradaPlace, Naples,6-8p.m.infront ofBravoItalianKitchen www.experiencemercato.com

ChrisCagleinconcert

TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839

ACMApresents

OrdinaryElephantinconcert

AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.BarbaraChamberlinopens www.americanacma.org

NaplesArtcrafters

FineArtsandCraftShow CambierPark, 5808thSt.S.,Naples 10a.m.-4p.m. www.naplesartcrafters.com

CapeCoralBikeNight 47thTerrace,CapeCoral 5-10p.m.,MusicbyRelentlessFire at6:30p.m.,Hairdazeat8:30p.m. 239-573-3128 www.ccbikenight.com

DukesofBrinkley-noon NoFilter-7p.m. Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675

MarcMacisso

GiuseppeandtheLion,1585Pine RidgeRoad.suite5,Naples 5p.m.,239-592-0050

IGotNoStrings,Acabarat revuewithTerrenceKennedy NewPhoenixTheatre,13211 McGregorBlvd.,ste.1-2,FortMyers 6p.m.,239-284-5214

HandandHarvestArtisanMarket Mercato,9110StradaPlace, suite3135,Naples,noon-4p.m. www.experiencemercato.com

ResolutionDuo

TwistedForkPatioStage, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 4p.m.,941-235-3675

SouthShoreBand

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

PaulaCanon

LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3735

SUN-9

SmokinAces

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3:30-6:30p.m., 239-540-8454

Doublewide,Texas

FloridaRepCourtyardCabaret CornerofBayandHendry Streets,downtownFortMyers 5p.m.,239-332-4488

Breeze

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,3p.m.,239-995-2141

MarcMacisso

NautiParrotOasis, 17200S.TamiamiTrail,FortMyers 1p.m.,239-208-2349

NaplesDixielandJazzBand CambierPark, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 2p.m.,naplesjazzsociety.com

BluesandBloodysConcertSeries TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, noon-7p.m.,AveyGrouwsBand1 p.m.,BacktrackBluesBand4p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

TaylorRea OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 12:30-3:30p.m.,239-314-3856

ElectricLipstick-7p.m. ChicagoHeat-6:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

MON-10

ChrisTopher TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,4-7p.m.,239-540-8454

TimBurton TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

MoviesattheMoe: ICarryYouWithMe MoeAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

SteveJunot TwistedForkPatioStage, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6p.m.,941-235-3675

BobLynch TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

TUE-11

MarcMacisso

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

EricMalibu

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

BethAnne

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

ACMASongwritersatthePlaza: KarenCohen,DanPhilgreen andBruceGallant

CornogPlazaatFortMyers RegionalLibrary,FirstStreet 6p.m.,free www.americanacma.org

FGCUWindChamber

EnsemblesConcert

U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,free,239-745-4268

JazzandBluesJam-6:30p.m. SingoBingo-6:30p.m.

CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

WED-12

HighTide

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute

LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3800

CJandPearl

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

Temptations,FourTopstribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

FGCUPercussionChamber

EnsemblesConcert

U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,free,239-745-4268

StevieRayVaughnand ZZToptribute-7:30p.m. SalsaDanceSocial-7p.m. MarcMacisso-6p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

OwnThePlatform

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 8p.m.,239-333-1933

JoshRowand TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

WED-12continued

GulfshoreOpera: ProgressiveHappyHour PelicanLanding,BonitaSprings 4:30p.m.,239-529-3925

JennyVereline ChipsSportsPub,2200Edwards Drive,suite100,FortMyers 4-7p.m.,239-314-3723

THU-13

SmokinAces

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

SheldonUpchurch

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

AlmostABBA, MammaMiatribute

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

SoulCityDanceParty

CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 6:30p.m.,239-549-3000

Pecosandthe Rooftopsinconcert

TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839

FSWJazzFest‘23

BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWPkwy.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,koneil@fsw.edu

LatinNightwithDJJC

Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 8p.m.,239-333-1933

CastingCrownsinconcert

HertzArena, 11000EverbladesPkwy,Estero 7p.m.239-948-7825

MichaelD’Amore

CulturalParkTheater, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 7p.m.,239-772-5862

FGCUStringsChamber EnsemblesConcert

U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,free,239-745-4268

MarcMacisso

NautiParrotOasis, 17200S.TamiamiTrail,FortMyers 1p.m.,239-208-2349

A PRIL C ALENDAR

IntoTheWoods

April13-20

NewPhoenixTheatre,13211

McGregorBlvd.,ste.1-2,FortMyers 239-284-5214

Nunsense April13-16

MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 239-277-1700

EveningonFifth

5thAvenueSouth,Naples 6:30-9:30p.m.239-692-8436

ThomasO’Brien

ChipsSportsPub,2200Edwards Drive,suite100,FortMyers 4-7p.m.,239-314-3723

SeanPaxson

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

ClaireLiparulo

OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3856

FRI-14

Gianna TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454

MShawnBrown

TwistedForkPatioStage, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 3:30p.m.,941-235-3675

ChuckPeterson

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

Artexhibitreception,openhouse VisualArtsCenter, 26100Old41Road,BonitaSprings 6p.m.,239-495-8989

FleetwoodMacand StevieNickstribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

SisterAct ThroughMay20

BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422

Hamlet

April14-16

TheatreLab,ArtsComplex,FGCU, 10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 239-745-4268

FGCUWindOrchestraConcert FortMyersHighSchool, 2635CortezBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,free,239-745-4268

BigBrother

Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 7p.m.,941-235-3675

EastonCorbininconcert TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839

AndyMo TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

CarlingHitt LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3735

FleetwoodMactrib.-7:30p.m. JimmyNiteclub-6:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

OneikaCpresents R&BKickback

Neenie’sHouse,481MarshAve., FortMyers,7p.m..224-678-4901

SAT-15

TomPetty,DoobieBrothers, CrosbyStillsNash&Youngtribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

KraigKenning Mercato,9110StradaPlace, Naples,6-8p.m.infront ofBravoItalianKitchen www.experiencemercato.com

BBQBandsandBrew CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, 2101EdwardsDrive,FortMyers LivemusicbyBlueWaveRockersat 11a.m.,Deb&TeDynamicsat1 p.m.,Rockerat3p.m.,AlterEgoat 5p.m.,$10atgate,239-938-0056 www.bbqbandsandbrew.com

NaplesArtDistrict:ArtAlive J&CBoulevard,ShirleyStreet andSewardAvenue,Naples 1-5p.m., www.naplesartdistrict.com

DazzlingDelRays-7p.m. JimmyKeys-6:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

SaintToneBand-noon GasHouseGorillas-7p.m. Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675

ThunderBeachBand TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

PaulMezzanotte

LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3735

MarcMacisso

GiuseppeandtheLion,1585Pine RidgeRoad.suite5,Naples 5p.m.,239-592-0050

RandyandBradDuo FoxfireCountryClub,Naples 6p.m.www.randybradduo.com

GulfshoreBallet: AMidsummerNight’sDream TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-415-5667

TheBoots

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454

ResoAcousticDuo

TwistedForkPatioStage, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 4p.m.,941-235-3675

SUN-16

SoapyTuna

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-7p.m.,239-540-8454

StormWarning

Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte noon,941-235-3675

SouthwestFloridaConcertBand SouthFortMyersHighSchool, 14020PlantationRoad,FortMyers 2p.m. southwestfloridaconcertband.org

FGCUChamberandUniversity ChoirswithSymphonyOrchestra FirstPresbyterianChurch,9751 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 4p.m.,free,239-745-4268

CarsandCoffee239

Mercato,9110StradaPlace, Naples,9a.m. musicbyMattyJolie www.experiencemercato.com

NaplesConcertBand CambierPark, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 2p.m.,239-270-1221

SolParty TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 5-8p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

ThomasO’Brien

OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 12:30-3:30p.m.,239-314-3856

RatPacktribute-7:30p.m. ChicagoHeat-6:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

Breeze

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,3p.m.,239-995-2141

MON-17

ChrisTopher TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,4-7p.m.,239-540-8454

TimBurton

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

MoviesattheMoe: ThirteenLives MoeAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

NaplesBigBand CambierPark, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 7p.m.,941-313-7532

LeadFootGreyDuo

TwistedForkPatioStage, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6p.m.,941-235-3675

WendyRenee

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

TUE-18

EricMalibu

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

RandyandBradDuo SandBar,826ElkhamCircle,Marco 7p.m.,239-642-3625

BethAnne TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

AlwaysABridesmaid

ThroughMay20

OffBroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422

JazzandBluesJam-6:30p.m. ErichDanceParty-6:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

Fire&Ice TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

FGCUSymphonicBand

U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,free,239-745-4268

MoviesontheLawn:Wall-E Mercato,9110StradaPlace, Naples,8p.m.eventlawn www.experiencemercato.com

LaurieandRustyWright TwistedForkPatioStage, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6p.m.,941-235-3675

JustinTimberlake, MichaelJackson,Pinktribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

GrandPianoSeries

ChamberFest:MikeCheng-YuLi TrinitybytheCove, 553GalleonDrive,Naples 3p.m.,469-333-3231

WED-19

HighTide

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3800

CJandPearl

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

EarthtoMars:BrunoMarstribute

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings

7:30p.m.239-405-8566

HomeFreeinconcert

BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWPkwy.,FortMyers 8p.m.,239-481-4849

WineandPaintWednesdays

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 6:30p.m.,239-333-1933

WED-19continued

GrandPianoSeriesChamberFest: Lee,FulianaandStrezeva St.LeoAuditorium,28290Beaumont Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,469-333-3231

ClaireLiparulo ChipsSportsPub,2200Edwards Drive,suite100,FortMyers 4-7p.m.,239-314-3723

JoshRowand

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

Eaglestribute-7:30p.m. SalsaDanceSocial-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

THU-20

SmokinAces

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

Nunsense

April20-22

MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 239-277-1700

TheBeatlestribute-7:30p.m. RobertGonnelli-6:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

FutureofArtexhibitopening Session2 AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 5p.m.,239-939-2787

SheldonUpchurch

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

Artexhibitreception

VisualArtCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda 6:30p.m.,941-639-8810

GrandPianoSeries ChamberFest:YingLi

MooringsPresbyterianChurch, 791HarbourDrive,Naples 7:30p.m.,469-333-3231

TheCharlottePlayers:Love,Lies andtheDoctor’sDilemma

April20-23

TheLangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022

A PRIL C ALENDAR

AbsoluteQueen

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings

7:30p.m.239-405-8566

TheRedJumpsuitApparatus

TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839

FGCUSeniorProjects,Spring

WasmerArtGallery,ArtsComplex, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.S.,Fort Myers,Openingreceptionat 5p.m.,free,exhibitrunstoMay5 239-590-7199

RocktheBlock featuringWestWave Mercato,9110StradaPlace, Naples,6-9p.m.StradaPlace, 4thfloorparkinggarage www.experiencemercato.com

TaylorRea

ChipsSportsPub,2200Edwards Drive,suite100,FortMyers 4-7p.m.,239-314-3723

RandyandBradDuo

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

BrianSpainhower OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3856

ThePianoLesson

April20-30 AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-939-2787

FRI-21

LittleEddie&TheFatFingers

Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 8p.m.,239-333-1933

Hamlet April21-23

TheatreLab,ArtsComplex,FGCU, 10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 239-745-4268

GulfshoreOpera:DonGiovanni

BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWParkway,Ft.Myers 7p.m.,239-529-3925

Foreignerand BadCompanytribute-7:30p.m. JohnCarfi-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

RedAngelDuo

TwistedForkPatioStage, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 3:30p.m.,941-235-3675

WildFire

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

ChuckPeterson

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

FabulousGirlsofMotown

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings

7:30p.m.239-405-8566

AshlandCraftinconcert

TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839

FortMyersMusicWalk

DowntownFortMyers

6-10p.m.www.myriverdistrict.com

Bluegrass:TheKrugerBrothers SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-333-1933

LeadFootGrey

Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 7p.m.,941-235-3675

FloridaRepertoryTheatre presentsLobbyHero ThroughMay21 ArtStageStudioTheatre, 2268BayStreet,FortMyers 239-332-4488

CamiloPerezexhibitreception OllieMackGentryPhotography, 2443FirstSt.,FortMyers 6p.m.,239-440-0061

KatieDietz LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3735

DannyMastersBand

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454

GrandPianoSeriesChamberFest: BalourdetQuartetandFabioBidini St.LeoAuditorium,28290Beaumont Road,BonitaSprings 3p.m.,469-333-3231

SAT-22

BadLatitude

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454

HandandHarvestArtisanMarket Mercato,9110StradaPlace, suite3135,Naples,noon-4p.m. www.experiencemercato.com

Journey&Styxtribute-7:30p.m. RandyandBradDuo-6p.m. SeanChambersandMartyStokes bluesbands-6p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

TheCadillacThreeinconcert

TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839

TheForeigner

April22-May7

PlayersCircleTheater,16554N. ClevelandAve.,NorthFortMyers 239-800-3292

AC/DC,LedZeppelintribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

EmpireTrio HinmanAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

ACMApresents MeanMaryinconcert AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.JDLashleyopens www.americanacma.org

FGCUJazzEnsembleConcert U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,free,239-745-4268

JeffLyons Mercato,9110StradaPlace, Naples,6-8p.m.infront ofBravoItalianKitchen www.experiencemercato.com

AnnualDrumOff-10a.m. KettleofFish-7p.m. Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675

VirgilCain TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

FloridaRepCourtyardCabaret CornerofBayandHendry Streets,downtownFortMyers 5p.m.,239-332-4488

MichaelJay

LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3735

SUN-23

SoundMachine

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-7p.m.,239-540-8454

LeeCountyCommunityBand CapeCoralHighSchool,2300 SantaBarbaraBlvd.,CapeCoral 3p.m.,www.leecountyband.com

Breeze

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,3p.m.,239-995-2141

BonitaSpringsConcertBand RiversidePark,Old41Road, BonitaSprings,2p.m. bonitaspringsconcertband.org

MurderMysteryTheater-6p.m. AtilioandDiane-6:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

NisitaConcertSeries:Michael Weiss-Holmes,altosaxophone, &CaseyDierlamTse,Piano U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 3p.m.,239-745-4268

GulfCoastSymphony: CirqueGoestotheMovies BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWParkway,Ft.Myers 7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

MatthewCurry

Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte noon,941-235-3675

Laurie&RustyWright

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 5-8p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

AlanSmall OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 12:30-3:30p.m.,239-314-3856

MON-24

FGCUJazzEnsemble andSaturnQuartet

TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-415-5667

ChrisTopher

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,4-7p.m.,239-540-8454

TimBurton TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

Fire&Ice TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

TonySaintTone

TwistedForkPatioStage, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6p.m.,941-235-3675

TUE-25

EricMalibu TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

BlackVelvet TwistedForkPatioStage, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6p.m.,941-235-3675

BethAnne TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

FGCUChamberChoirConcert BowerChapel, 130MooringsParkDrive,Naples 4p.m.,free,239-745-4268

JazzandBluesJam-6:30p.m. SingoBingo-6:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

DJRickySharp(ItalianDisco)

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 5:30-7:30p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

WED-26

Nunsense

April26-29

MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 239-277-1700

Aerosmithand Loverboytribute-7:30p.m. SalsaDanceSocial-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

DeanMartin,FrankSinatra andSammyDavisJr.tribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

WED-26continued RandyandBradDuo LelyResort,Naples

6:30p.m.randybradduo.com

TheCharlottePlayers:Love,Lies andtheDoctor’sDilemma April26-30

TheLangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3800

CJandPearl

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

HighTide

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

JennyVereline ChipsSportsPub,2200Edwards Drive,suite100,FortMyers 4-7p.m.,239-314-3723

JoshRowand TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

THU-27

BillyJoel,Cher, LadyGaga,BobSegertribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

TheatreZonepresents RockofAges ThroughMay7 G&LTheatre, 13275LivingstonRoad,Naples 888-966-3352x1

Boston&Styxtribute-7:30p.m. TheShiGirlsMotown-6:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

ChamberMusicSeries: EhnesStringQuartet SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-333-1933

GulfshorePlayhouse presentsMorningAfterGrace ThroughMay14 NorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 239-261-PLAY

A PRIL C ALENDAR

FGCUSymphonicBandConcert NorthFortMyersHighSchool, 5000OrangeGroveBlvd., NorthFortMyers

7:30p.m.,free,239-745-4268

SeanPaxson TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

TaylorRea

ChipsSportsPub,2200Edwards Drive,suite100,FortMyers 4-7p.m.,239-314-3723

ThomasO’Brien OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3856

SmokinAces

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

SheldonUpchurch

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

FRI-28

DebandTheDynamics

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454

JohnWaiteinconcert

CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, 2101EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 7p.m.,www.eventbrite.com www.caloosasoundamp.com

ChuckPeterson

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

MikeImbasciani:Claptontribute

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings

7:30p.m.239-405-8566

DuelingPianos-6:30p.m. Chicago,EarthWind&Fire,Blood Sweat&Tearstribute-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

DougCameronandFriends

HinmanAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings

7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

BelCanto&CantabileConcert

U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,free,239-745-4268

RandyandBradDuo SeasideBarandGrill, 24850Old41Road,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-288-1470

Marker5-6:30p.m. BackinTime-Tribute toHueyLewis8:30p.m. Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675

CoralStoneBand TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

DonnaDeLisle

LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3735

CharliePaceBand Neenie’sHouse,481MarshAve., FortMyers,7-10p.m.,free 224-678-4901

SAT-29

Riverside

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454

MusicandArtNight Lorne’sGallery,TarponMarina 5591SilverKingBlvd.,CapeCoral 5-8p.m.239-945-0866

MajestyofRock: MusicofJourneyandStyx TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

AppalachianRoadshow HinmanAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

Heart,TomPettytrib.-7:30p.m. JimmyKeys-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

MikeImbasciani andHisBluezRockerz-noon LeeCole&TheWranglers-7p.m. Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675

TheRecklessSaints Mercato,9110StradaPlace, Naples,6-8p.m.infront ofBravoItalianKitchen www.experiencemercato.com

JohnnyCaribe&TheHurricanes TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

ClaireLiparulo

LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3735

MadRhythmpresents UnitedWeMix

Neenie’sHouse,481MarshAve., FortMyers,7p.m..224-678-4901

SUN-30

FloridaRhythmKings

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-7p.m.,239-540-8454

Breeze

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,3p.m.,239-995-2141

MariadeBuenosAiresand Elcondorpasa(shortoperas) U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 3p.m.,free,239-745-4268

NickFiasco-6:30p.m. ElectricLipstick-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

RandyandBradDuo SnookInn, 1215BaldEagleDrive,Marco 1p.m.239-394-3313

GulfshoreOpera:DonGiovanni Artis–Naples, 5833PelicanBayBlvd.,Naples 7p.m.,239-529-3925

SundayNightChamberMusic: StampsStringsQuartet MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-277-1700

ChasCollins Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte noon,941-235-3675

WendyRenee TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 5-8p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

TaylorRea OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 12:30-3:30p.m.,239-314-3856

OrdinaryElephant,MeanMary atACMAlisteningroominApril

TheAmericana CommunityMusic Association(ACMA)presentsOrdinaryElephantin concertonSaturday,April 8at7p.m.

InternationalFolkMusic Awards2017Artistofthe YearOrdinaryElephant captivatesaudienceswith theiremotionallypowerful andvulnerablesongs,lettingthelistenerknowthat theyarenotaloneinthis world.

Interestingly,ifnotironically,inordertoaccomplishthisnewwork, CrystalandPeteDamore hadtosetasidethework they'ddonepreviously,as aveterinarycardiologist andacomputerprogrammer,respectively.Thetwo metatanopenmicin CollegeStation,Texas,in2009andsoonmovedtoHouston together.Withheronacousticguitar/leadvocalsandhimon clawhammerbanjo/harmonyvocals,theworkofmusiccontinued onthesideasbothhadfull-timejobs,untiltheythrewallcaution tothewindandhittheroadinanRV.

OpeningtheApril8showislocaltalentBarbaraChamberlin. Herpassionforplayingtheguitarandsingingharmonyatevery chanceshegetsledhertobecomingoneofthefoundingboard membersoftheACMA.

TheACMASongwritersatthePlazaonTuesday,April11will featureKarenCohen,DanPhilgreenandBruceGallant.Thefree showstartsat6p.m.intheCornogPlazaoutsidetheFortMyers RegionalLibraryonFirstStreetinthedowntownRiverDistrict.

TheACMAwelcomesthereturnofMeanMary onSaturday,April22at7p.m.

MaryJames,theyoungestof6children, learnedtoreadmusicbeforeshecouldreadwords andwasanofficialsinger/songwriterbeforeshe’d startedherfirstdayofkindergarten.Withthehelp ofhermom,shewroteherthemesong“Mean MaryfromAlabam’.”

Thepressimmediatelybaptizedherwiththis handle,andshe’sbeenMeanMaryeversince.It wasclearthatMaryhadtheappetiteandtalentfor musicandwriting.

Marywasnowplayingguitar,banjoandfiddle. Sherecordedherfirstalbumatagesix,andspent fivehoursadayoninstrumentalandvocalpractice alongwithherliveperformances.Attheendofthe secondgrade,shewentintohomestudyandalso startedappearingdailyontheCountryBoyEddie Show,aregionalTVprogramoutofBirmingham, Alabama.Duringthistime,shealsoappearedregularlyinNashvilleattheNashvillePalace,onthe NashvilleNetwork, theElvisPresley Museum,andon Printer’sAlley.

Maryplays11instrumentsand hasrecorded16albums.

OpeningtheshowisACMA memberJDLashley.

Admissionforeachconcertat theACMAlisteningroomis$12 formembersand$18fornonmembers.TheACMAlistening roomislocatedatAllFaiths UnitarianCongregation,2756 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.

Formoredetailsandschedules,visitwww.americanacma.org

Neenie’sHousewelcomestheCharlie PaceBandtothePeacePlazastagein April.

OnFriday,April28from7to10p.m., TheEastPalmNeighborhoodwillberockin’ withSouthwestFlorida’snewestandpowerfulyoungvoice.Theshowisfree.

CharliePaceisturningheadswherever sheandherbandplays.Everythingabout Charlieisexplosive–herstagepresence, hermusic,andwhathappenstotheaudience.

Charlie’sbandiscomprisedofbass playerSeanPerry,guitaristVinnieCilliand drummerAnthonyEspinosa.These19&20

yearoldscrankoutoriginalmusic,andplay coverslikeyou’veneverheard.Thisfree concertwillalsohavefoodanddrinkanda vendorvillage.

WhatelseishappeningatNeenie’s House?Well,it’sevolvingagain,changing withthecultureandthecommunity.Peace Plaza(outside)&TheEastPalmClub (inside)arenowtotallyeventspacerentals. Neeniehasbeengivinglocaleventplannersachancetodowhattheydo.

TheyarehavingDJshows,Sunset Brunches,andcomingsoon-ChessClub andComedyNight.Soyoubetterlookout forTheCharliePaceBand,andwhat’snext atNeenie’sHouse.

Neenie’sHouseislocatedat481Marsh Ave.inFortMyers.Call224-678-4901for moredetails.

CharliePace

OrdinaryElephant

MeanMary

CharliePaceBandatNeenie’sHouseApril28

BestoftheBestTributeBandsarePerformingatTHESTAGE

CATERING•WEDDINGS•EVENTS•PRIVATEPARTIES

FEATUREDDINNER&SHOWS•WALK-INSACCEPTED•PLEASERESERVEFORBESTSEATING

UPCOMINGTRIBUTESHOWSCHEDULE

THURSDAY,MARCH30

Aerosmith,BadCompanyandForeigner

FRIDAY,MARCH31

MikeImbasciani:EricClapton,Blues

SATURDAY,APRIL1

Chicago,EarthWind&Fire,BloodSweat&Tears

WEDNESDAY,APRIL5

JerseyBoysandLindaRonstadt

THURSDAY,APRIL6

BeeGees,KC&TheSunshineBand, PlusDiscoGreats

FRIDAY,APRIL7

TheAlterEagles

SATURDAY,APRIL8

CreedenceClearwaterRevival,RollingStones

WEDNESDAY,APRIL12

TheTemptations,TheFourTops

THURSDAY,APRIL13

AlmostABBAandMammaMia

FRIDAY,APRIL14

FleetwoodMacandStevieNicks

SATURDAY,APRIL15

CrosbyStillsNash&Young, TomPetty,DoobieBrothers

TUESDAY,APRIL18

JustinTimberlake,MichaelJacksonandPink

WEDNESDAY,APRIL19

EarthtoMars-BrunoMars

THURSDAY,APRIL20

AbsoluteQueen

FRIDAY,APRIL21

TheFabulousGirlsofMotown

SATURDAY,APRIL22

AC/DCandLedZeppelin

WEDNESDAY,APRIL26

DeanMartin,FrankSinatra,SammyDavisJr.

THURSDAY,APRIL27

BillyJoel,Cher,LadyGaga,BobSeger

FRIDAY,APRIL28

MikeImbasciani:EricClapton,Blues

SATURDAY,APRIL29

MajestyofRock-MusicofJourneyandStyx

MAY4&MAY5

TBA

SATURDAY,MAY6

JerseyBoysandLindaRonstadt

THURSDAY,MAY11

TheTemptationsandTheFourTops

FRIDAY,MAY12

TheAlterEagles

SATURDAY,MAY13

CreedenceClearwaterRevival,RollingStones

THURSDAY,MAY18

NeilDiamond

SATURDAY,MAY20

TheFabulousGirlsofMotown

THURSDAY,MAY25

BillyJoel,Cher,LadyGaga,BobSeger

FRIDAY,MAY26

AlmostABBAandMammaMia

SATURDAY,MAY27

FleetwoodMac&StevieNicks

GulfshoreOperapresentsDonGiovanni

April21atBarbaraB.MannHall;April30atArtis–Naples

GulfshoreOperapresentsitsseasonfinaleproduction,DonGiovanni, settoopenattheBarbaraB.Mann PerformingArtsHallonApril21and concludeatArtis-NaplesonApril30 withtheNaplesPhilharmonicorchestraatbothlocationsconductedby MaestroJorgeParodi.

Mozart’sdarkcomedy,setin18th centurySpain,isknownasoneof thegreatestoperasofalltime. BasedontheSpanishlegendofDon

Juan,thisphilanderingheroblazesa pathtohisowndestructioninasingleday!Thecompanyplansafullscaleproductioninpartnershipwith NaplesPhilharmonicOrchestraand featuresrenownedsoloistswithlush setsandcostumesandtheGOchorus.

Experiencethisclassicoperaat BarbaraBMannPerformingArtsHall atonApril21at7p.m.(ticketsstart at$35)andArtis—NaplesonApril30

at7pm.(ticketsstartat$45). Englishsurtitlesareprovided.

ThecastincludesbaritoneLuis AlejandroOrozco,bassErik Kroncke,sopranoVictoriaLawal, tenorCésarDelgado,sopranoAvery Boettcher,bass-baritoneTyler Putnam,baritoneJohnTibbettsand mezzo-sopranoSarahNordin.

Formoreinformation,visit www.gulfshoreopera.orgorcallGO Headquartersat239-529-3925.

4/28SeasideBar&Grill,BonitaSprings-7pm

4/30SnookInn,Marco-1pm

Moredatestocome. www.RandyBradDuo.com

Eric Kroncke

Avery Boettcher Cesar Delgado

John Tibbets

Luis Orozco

Sarah Nordin

Tyler Putnam

Victoria Lawal

Livemusiccontinuesat theCentersfortheArts BonitaSpringsinApril.

Themusicschedule includesEmpireTrioonApril 22,DougCameron&Sonson April28andAppalachian RoadshowonApril29.

EmpireTrioperformsthe musicofJoshGroban,Celine Dion,AndreaBocelli&more onFriday,April22at7:30 p.m.Don’tmissanothermovingperformancebythewildly popularEmpireTrio.This upliftingnewshowfeatures gloriousmusicmadepopular byJoshGrobanandfriends. You’llhearbelovedsongs suchas“YouRaiseMeUp,” “TimetoSayGoodbye,”“The Prayer,”“BesameMucho,” “AlmostLikeBeinginLove” andmanymore.EmpireTrio featuresthemesmerizing voicesofsopranoErin Shields,baritoneAdam Cannedy,andtheversatile DavidShentononpianoand violin.

DougCameronandSons willperformFriday,April28at 7:30p.m.DougCameronis oneofthetrueinnovatorsof thejazzviolin.Cameronhas recordedandperformedwith awiderangeofartists,includingGeorgeBenson,Doc Severinsen,TomPetty,Cher, TheAllmanBrothersand DionneWarwick.Cameron wasexposedtothemusic andentertainmentindustry fromaveryyoungage.His motherBarbaraCameronhad herownradioshowonWLW inCincinnatiwhereshe replacedDorisDayandoften sangwithRosemaryClooney. Nowithascomefullcircleas Doug’ssonsAlexandSean performwithhiminthisfamily programthathasbecomea fanfavorite.

Backbypopulardemand istheaward-winningbluegrassbandAppalachian RoadshowonSaturday,April 29at7:30p.m.Abernathy, Webb,andtheirtalentedcompadres(includingfiddlebeast, JimVanCleve,andlegendary uprightbassist,ToddPhillips) seektohonorthemusic,traditions,andhistoryofthe greatAppalachianpeopleand region.Thegrouptakesinfluencesfromothersourcesand appliesthatAppalachian style,asthey’vedonewith theirversionoftheSteve MillerBand’s“Dance,Dance, Dance.”

HinmanAuditoriumis locatedat10150Bonita BeachRoadinBonita Springs.Forticketsandmore details,call239-495-8989or visitwww.artcenterbonita.org

Sean,Dougand AlexCameron

GrandPianoSeries: ChamberFest

BySueWade

MilanaStrezeva,presidentandartistic directorofNaples’GrandPianoSeries, lovestoincludechambermusicperformancesintheseries’seasonalrepertoire.This seasonshe’sexcitedtopresenttheseries’ firstweek-long,venue-hopping ChamberFest,devotedtoanintroductory lecture,fourdaysofaudience-friendlyperformances,andacelebratoryseason-endinggalawiththeChamberFest’srenowned musicians.

MikeCheng-YuLee,Lecture

MikeCheng-YuLee,artist-in-residence atCornellUniversity’sCenterforHistoricalKeyboards,isoneofa newgenerationofpianistsequallyathomeperformingonpianos spanningtheearly18thtothelate20thcentury.

AccompanyinghimtoNaplesaretwoCornellCenterfortepianosofthelate-18thandearly-19th-centuryViennesetradition. Thoughperformingmusicontheinstrumentforwhichitwaswritten mightseemagiven,Lee’slectureusestheinstrumentstoexplore themanyphilosophicaldifficultiesintheso-called"earlymusic movement."Lee’slecturewillbeApril15from11a.m.tonoonat Trinity-by-the-Cove,553GalleonDrive,Naples.Admissionisfree, butreservationsarerequiredasseatingislimited.Forreservations,visitwww.grandpianoseries.orgorcall469-333-3231.

MikeCheng-YuLeeonthefortepiano

MikeCheng-YuLeelaunchesGrand PianoSeries’ChamberFestbyperforming thelyricalmasterpiecesofSchumannand Schubertexactlyasthecomposerswould have—onthefortepiano.This19th-centuryinstrumentwillbeguileyouwithitstendersound,invitingyouintotheintimate chambersettingsofGermany'sbeloved Romantics.Lee’sperformancewillbe April18at3p.m.atTrinity-by-the-Cove, 553GalleonDrive,Naples.

Ticketsatwww.grandpianoseries.org orcall469-333-3231.

Lee,FullanaandStrezeva

Spanish-bornviolinistFranciscoFullanajoinsMikeCheng-Yu LeeandtheGrandPianoSeries’ownMilanaStrezeva,a Moldovan-AmericanpianistandfoundingmemberoftheawardwinningManhattanPianoTrio,totreatyoutotheauthenticsound ofBachandMozartclassicsplayedona1735"MaryPortman"exKreislerGuarneridelGesùviolinwithgutstrings.TheconcertculminateswithTurinaandRavelsonatasplayedontheviolin’smoderndescendantandFaziolipiano.Lee,FullanaandStrezevaperformonApril19at7:30p.m.atSt.LeoAuditorium,28290 BeaumontRoad,BonitaSprings.Ticketsatwww.grandpianoseries.orgor469-333-3231.

YingLi:Virtuosoplaysvirtuosos

Virtuosic24-year-oldChinesepianistYingLiwasthefirstprize winnerofthe2021YoungConcertArtistsSusanWadsworth InternationalAuditions.FortheChamberFest,sheputs200years’ evolutionofpianorepertoireonfulldisplay.Eachcomposer— Haydn,Schumann,Liszt,GraingerandStravinsky—wasastarvirtuosoofhisera.Stravinsky'sinstantclassic“TheFirebird”issure toamazewithitskeyboardfireworks.YingLiperformsonApril20 at7:30p.m.atMooringsPresbyterianChurch,791HarbourDrive, Naples.Ticketsatwww.grandpianoseries.orgor469-333-3231.

GrandPianoSerieswillalsopartnerwithSouthwestFlorida SymphonyOrchestraonApril22at7:30p.m.,sharingguestartist YingLiforthesymphony’sMasterworks4performanceof Rachmaninoff’sPianoConcertoNo.2atBarbaraB.Mann PerformingArtsHall.Orderatswflso.org/ticketsor239-418-1500.

BalourdetQuartetandFabioBidini

ItalianpianistFabioBidini,currentlyteachingattheColburn School,isoneofthisgeneration’stop-flightpianists.Hejoinsthe Boston-basedBalourdetQuartet,currentlyinresidenceattheNew EnglandConservatory’sProfessionalStringQuartetProgram,to closetheChamberFestwithtwoRomanticchambermusicmasterpiecesbyMendelssohnandBrahms—juxtaposedwitharguably themostpopularpianoworksofChopinandDebussy.

TheBalourdetQuartetandFabioBidiniperformonApril21at3 p.m.atSt.LeoAuditorium,28290BeaumontRoad,BonitaSprings. Ticketsatwww.grandpianoseries.orgor469-333-3231.

SeasonClosingCelebrationDinner

AfterthefinalperformanceonApril21,comeminglewithallthe ChamberFestartistsandGrandPianoSeriesdirectorsastheycelebratetheclosingoftheirseventhseasonandtheresilienceof theircommunity.Jointhemforaneveningoffriendshipandgood foodattheelegantAudubonCountryClubApril21at5p.m.at625 AudubonBlvd.,Naples.BuydinnerticketsbyApril14,at www.grandpianoseries.orgor469-333-3231.

BalourdetQuartet-April21

GulfCoastSymphony programsforMACC,MannHall

JointheGulfCoast SymphonyonSunday,April2 at7:30p.m.for“Musicofthe Night”attheBarbaraB.Mann PerformingArtsHallatFSW.

Inthisone-night-onlyevent, TonyAward-nominated ChristianeNoll,HughPanaro andDeeRosciolipresent MusicoftheNight.Theshow willfeatureallyour favoriteAndrewLloyd Webbershows,from PhantomoftheOpera toEvita,alongwith selectionsfromLes Miserables,WestSide Story,MissSaigonand more.

ChristianeNoll receivedTonyand DramaDeskaward nominationsandwona HelenHayesawardfor herportrayalofMother intheKennedyCenter RevivalofRagtime.

HughPanaroisperhapsbestknownfor havingplayedthecovetedroleofthe Phantomin Broadway’sThe PhantomoftheOpera over2,000times, includingthe25th Anniversaryproduction.

DeeRoscioliisbest knownforher7year record-breakingportrayalofElphabainthe smashBroadwayhit Wicked,wheresheled theBroadway, Chicago,SanFrancisco,and FirstNationalTouringcompanies.

TheGulfCoastSymphony andGulfCoastJazzCollective presentJazzattheMACC: JazzOriginalsonApril6at7 p.m.attheMusic&Arts CommunityCenterinFort Myers.

Backbypopulardemand, theJazzCollectiveshares anothernightoforiginalmusic writtenbytheJazzCollective anditsfriends.Returningtothe stagewillbeZachBornheimer onsaxophoneandLaRue Nickelsononguitar.You’llhear

compositionsofJazzCollective membersZachBartholomew (piano)BrandonRobertson (bass)andtheCollective’s ArtisticDirectorPaulGavin (drums),aswellasZach’sand LaRue’soriginalwork.

TheGulfCoastSymphony presents“CirqueGoestothe Movies!”attheBarbaraB.

MannPerformingArts

HallatFSWon

Sunday,April23at7 p.m.

Cirquedela Symphonie’sfounder AlexStreltsovis returningtoBarbaraB Mann’smarvelous venueforthe4thtime since2012toperform withGulfCoast Symphony.Thoughhe retiredasperforming aerialistin2017,Alex travelswithhistroupe ofworldfamousartists andisthefirsttotest outthemechanicsfor hisartistsonsite.

Thisyear’sartists includethemost amazingstarsof exceptionalcirqueprogramsthroughoutthe world–aerialflyers, acrobats,contortionists,dancers,jugglers, balancers,andstrongmen.

JointheGulfCoast SymphonyonApril30 at7p.m.forSunday NightChamberMusic: StampsStrings QuartetattheMusic&Arts CommunityCenterinFort Myers.

TheStampsStringQuartet iscomposedoffouroutstandingyoungstringmusicians(2 violins,viola,andcello)who areenrolledattheFrostSchool ofMusic.Theywereselected fromanamazingrosteroftalentedyoungartistswho passedtheauditionsofthe FrostSchoolofMusicandmet theacademicrequirementsof theUniversityofMiami.

Formoredetails,call239277-1700orvisitonlineat www.gulfcoastsymphony.org

Dee Roscioli

Christiane Noll

Hugh Panaro

AprilperformancesatTribbyArtsCenter

ShellPoint’s TribbyArtsCenter invitesthepublicto avarietyofconcertsandeventson theConnieBrown HallStageinApril.

LiveinCentral Park(Revisited):

Simonand Garfunkelon

Monday,April3at7 p.m.andTuesday, April4at7p.m.isa re-creationoftheiconic1981reunion concertfeaturingaward-winningrecordingartistsLeeLessackandJohnny Rodgers.LessackandRodgerswillperformallthemasterpiecesheardonthe nightthathalfamillionpeoplegathered inCentralParktowitnessmusicalhistory.Ticketsareavailablefor$55.

GulfshoreBalletwillpresentA MidsummerNight’sDreamonSaturday, April15at7p.m.Inthisballetversion ofShakespeare’splay,QueenTitania andKingOberoncelebratetheirdominionoverthefairiesandtheircontrol overthemismatchedhumanloversin ecstaticdance.Ticketsareavailablefor $40.

TheFGCUJazzEnsembleand SaturnQuartettaketheConnieBrown HallstageonMonday,April24at7p.m. withaMardiGras-themedconcertfeaturingtheMusicofNewOrleans,from LouisArmstrongandJellyRollMorton, toBennyGoodmanandmanymore! Thespecialguestforthisconcertwillbe theNewOrleans-basedSaturnQuartet, comprisedofmembersoftheNew OrleansJazzOrchestra.Ticketsare availablefor$25.

TribbyArtsCenterislocatedinShell Point,at17281OnParBoulevardin FortMyers.VisitTribbyArtsCenter.com topurchaseticketsorcalltheTribby BoxOfficeat239-415-5667

SIDNEY&BERNEDAVISARTCENTER

TheKrugerBrothers

TheSidneyandBerneDavis ArtCenterpresentsTheKruger Brothers,amodernbluegrass trio,onFriday,April21at7:30 p.m.

BornandraisedinEurope, brothersJensandUweKruger startedsingingandplaying instrumentsataveryyoung age.Thebrotherswereperformingregularlybythetimetheywereelevenandtwelveyearsold. CBSRecordscontractedwithJensandUwewhenJenswasjustseventeenyearsold,andshortlythereafter,theKrugershostedaradio showonSRGSSR,theSwissPublicbroadcastgroup.Severalyears later,thebrothersteamedupwithbassplayerJoelLandsberg,anative ofNewYorkCitywhoalsohadaveryextensivemusicalupbringingin classicalandjazzmusic(studyingwithjazzgreatMiltHinton),thus formingatriothathasbeenplayingprofessionallytogethersince1995.

Together,theyestablishedtheincomparablesoundthatTheKruger Brothersareknownfortoday,thehonestyoftheirwritingbecominga hallmarkofthetrio’swork.Intheirever-expandingbodyofwork,The KrugerBrothers–JensKruger(banjoandvocals),UweKruger(guitar andleadvocals),andJoelLandsberg(bassandvocals)–personify thespiritofexplorationandinnovationthatformsthecoreofthe Americanmusicaltradition.

EhnesStringQuartet

TheSidney&BerneDavisArt CenterwelcomesvirtuosicviolinistJamesEhnesintheeponymousEhnesStringQuartetfor aneveningofastoundingmusicmakingonThursday,April27at 7:30p.m..

Hailedas“animportantnew forceinthechambermusic arena”witha“dream-teamlineup”(StringsMagazine),the EhnesQuartetiscomprisedof fourinternationallyrenowned stringmusicians:violinistsJamesEhnesandAmySchwartz Moretti,violistChe-YenChen,andcellistEdwardArron. Formallyestablishedin2010attheSeattleChamberMusic Society,wheretheymaintainayearlyresidence,themembersoftheEhnesQuartethaveplayedchambermusic togetherinvariousformationsformorethan20years. JamesEhnes’extensivediscographyofmorethan60 releaseshaswonmanyawardsincludingtwoGrammy Awards,twoGramophoneAwards,and11Junos.

TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenterislocatedat2301 FirstStreetinthedowntownRiverDistrict.Forticketsand info,visitwww.sbdac.comorcall239-333-1933.

AMidsummerNightʼsDreamApril15

SimonandGarfunkel tributeApril3&4

BBQ,Bands&BrewApril15

LeeBIABuildersCare’s popularBBQ,Bands& Brewfundraisingeventis returningonApril15to CaloosaSound Amphitheaterindowntown FortMyers,featuringalineupofliveperformances, foodandfun-filledactivities forallages.

Fourheadlinerswilltake thestagethroughoutthe day,includingBlueWave Rockersat11a.m.,Deb& TheDynamicsat1p.m., Rockerat3p.m.andAlterEgoat5p.m.

The12thannualeventfeatures SouthwestFlorida’stoppitmasterscompetingforthetitleof“BestBBQinTown” alongwithalivelycornholetournament andachildren’splayareawithface-painting,gamesandmore.

The2023BBQ,Bands&Brewwillbe heldfrom11a.m.to6p.m.onSaturday, April15atCaloosaSoundAmphitheater, 2101EdwardsDriveinFortMyers.

Ticketsare$10foradultsandfreefor children12andunder.Ticketsareavailableforpurchaseinadvanceoratthe gate.

Proceedsfromtheeventsupport BuildersCare’smissiontoprovideemergencyconstructionservicesatnocostto needyanddeservingelderlyand/ordisabledhomeowners,andtheirfamilies, whocannotobtainrepairsthroughtraditionalmeans.Todate,LeeBIABuilders

Carehashelpedmorethan500 LeeCountyhouseholdsand providedover$5millionin emergencyconstructionservicesandmaterialsatnocostto familiesandlocalhomeowners inneed.Sinceitsinception,the eventhasraisedover$675,000 insupportofLeeBIABuilders Care.

AllStarEquipmentRentals& Salesisreturningaspresenting sponsorforBBQ,Bands& Brew.Majorsponsorsinclude ChristopherAlanHomes,DEC Contracting,Lennar,PriorityMarketing andStevensConstruction.

Promotionssponsorsinclude HappeningsMagazine,WINKandFt. MyersMagazine.Additionalsponsorship opportunitiesrangefrom$525to$6,500 andincludeavarietyofbenefits.

Tolearnmoreaboutticketandsponsorshipopportunities,visit www.BBQBandsAndBrew.comorcall 239-938-0056.

Rockerwillhitthestageat3p.m.April15.

PERFORMANCES INSWFLORIDA

MAR28

TheGuessWho BBMannHall,FortMyers

PaulAnka Artis–Naples

MAR30

TheGrassRoots, TheAssociation TheCyrkle BBMannHall,FortMyers

MAR31

Parmalee CharlotteCountyFairgrounds

APR1

RickySkaggs SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

CooperAlan TheRanch,FortMyers

Big&Rich CharlotteCountyFairgrounds

APR2

Starshipfeaturing MickeyThomas CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, DowntownFortMyers

APR6

JimmieVaughn TheRanch,FortMyers

APR8

ChrisCagle TheRanch,FortMyers

APR13

CastingCrowns HertzArena,Estero

I N C ONCERT

BritFloyd

APR14

EastonCorbin

TheRanch,FortMyers

APR19

HomeFree

BBMannHall,FortMyers

APR20

TheRed JumpsuitApparatus TheRanch,FortMyers

APR21

AshlandCraft TheRanch,FortMyers

APR22

TheCadillacThree TheRanch,FortMyers

APR28

JohnWaite

CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, DowntownFortMyers

MAY6

TheOrchestra BBMannHall,FortMyers

OldDominion HertzArena,Estero

MAY7

TheOrchestra

CharlottePerforming ArtsCenter,PuntaGorda

MAY13

MelissaEtheridge SWFLEventCenter,Bonita

MAY19

EliYoungBand SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

MAY26

BritFloyd HertzArena,Estero

JUN3

UglyKidJoe

TheRanch,FortMyers

JUN14

GordonLightfoot

BBMannHall,FortMyers

JUN30

LadyA

BBMannHall,FortMyers

JUL22

EddieMontgomery

TheRanch,FortMyers

AUG4

CountingCrows

SuncoastCreditUnion ArenaatFSW,FortMyers

AUG24

JasonAldean

HertzArena,Estero

SEP14

ThomasRhett

HertzArena,Estero

OCT20

ZachWilliams

BBMannHall,FortMyers

Hardy HertzArena,Estero

DEC1

JoeBonamassa

HertzArena,Estero

JAN19

Kansas BBMannHall,FortMyers

BritFloydwillbeatHertzArenainEsteroonMay26.Fortickets andmoreinformation,visitwww.hertzarena.com

Rockandcountryshowsat TheRanchConcertHall

The2023scheduleatTheRanchConcertHall&SalooninFortMyers isfilledwithnationalcountryandrockartists.

Here’swhat’sonthescheduleatpresstime:

TheSamGallowayFordConcertSeriespresentsCooperAlanon April1,ChrisCagleonApril8,EastonCorbinonApril14,AshlandCrafton April21,TheCadillacThreeonApril22andEddieMontgomeryonJuly22. OtherupcomingshowsatTheRanchConcertHall(notpartofthe Gallowayseries)includeJimmieVaughnonApril6,PecosandThe

RooftopsonApril13, TheRedJumpsuit ApparatusonApril20, Schism(Tooltribute) onJune2UglyKid JoeonJune3,Inthe End-LinkinPark ExperienceonAug.3 andPigFloydonNov. 25.

Forticketsand moreinformation,visit onlineattheranchfortmyers.com.

TheRanch ConcertHallcanbe reachedat239-9859839.

Formostconcerts, thedoorsopenat7 p.m.atTheRanch ConcertHall&Saloon, whichislocatedat 2158ColonialBlvd.in FortMyers.

EddieMontgomery-July22

EastonCorbin-April14

CooperAlan-April1

ChrisCagle-April8

AshlandCraft-April21

EliYoungBandatSeminoleCasinoMay19

RadioProductions

Entertainment&StateInsurance USApresentEliYoungBandlivein concertatSeminoleCasinoHotel ImmokaleeonFriday,May19at8 p.m.,withdoorsopeningat7p.m.

EliYoungBandisamusical bandofbrothers–MikeEli,James Young,JonJonesandChris Thompson–whoplaytheirown instruments,writetheirownsongs andclingfasttotheirTexasroots. Thetrailblazinggrouphasalways beenuniqueinmodernCountry musicandhascomealongwaysince theirformationin2000attheUniversity ofNorthTexas.

Theband’slatestalbum,“Love

Talking,”issetforreleaseJune3viaThe ValoryMusicCo.LeadsingerMikeEli combinedhissongwritingtalentswith NashvillestalwartsAshleyGorley,Shane McAnally,RossCopperman,Jimmy

Robbins,LauraVeltz,JoshOsborne, JonNiteandmorefortheproject.

“LuckyForMe”and“BreakUpIn ABar”offeranearlyglimpseatthe album,whichalsoincludesEYB’s Platinum-certifiedNo.1hit“Love Ain’t.”Titletrack“LoveTalking”is alsoavailableeverywherenowasthe leadradiosingleofftheproject.

EYBhasamassed14Billboard chartingsingles,includingfourNo.1 hitsviathree-timePlatinum“Crazy Girl,”two-timePlatinum“EvenIfIt BreaksYourHeart”andPlatinum “LoveAin’t”and“DrunkLastNight.” Advanceticketsareonsalefor$65 andareavailablefromTicketmasteror onlineatwww.moreinparadise.com.

BigEasyCruisedebutswithLittleFeat, TabBenoit,SamanthaFish&manymore

StarVistaLIVEannouncesa completelynewwaytocelebrate NewOrleansasitlaunchestheBig EasyCruise,aseven-dayevent thatbringstogetherthemusic, food,cultureandspiritofthis extraordinarycity.

Concertsfeaturingtherootsand offshootsofAmericanmusicwillfill thedaysandnightswithperformancesbyLittleFeat,TabBenoit, IrmaThomas,SamanthaFish,Dirty DozenBrassBand,LeoNocentelli fromTheMeters,AndersOsborne, MikeZito,JonCleary&The AbsoluteMonsterGentlemen, TubaSkinny,JohnBoutté,Rockin’ DopsieJr.&TheZydecoTwisters, HoneyIslandSwampBandand John“Papa”Groswithmorejazz, funk,R&B,Cajun,zydecoand blues-basedartiststobe announcedinthecomingmonths.

ThecruisewillalsodockinNew OrleansforaveryspecialexclusiveperformancebyGalacticfeaturingAnjelikaJellyJosephatthe famedclubTipitina’s,alongwith richculturalexperiencesthroughout thecity.TheBigEasysailsNov.4–11fromFt.LauderdaletoNew OrleansandCozumelaboardtheluxuriousHollandAmericaLine NieuwAmsterdam.

“Wewanttobringthecommunityofpeoplewholovethe

essenceofNewOrleanstogether withbelovediconsinmusic,food andmore,”saysMikeJason, StarVistaLIVEseniorvicepresident,liveentertainment.“Our guestswillbeimmersedinthesoul ofNewOrleans,withrareopportunitiestospendtimewiththeir favoriteartistsandmusicians.And thebestpartisthatallofthisis offeredinanintimateandcomfortablestyleaboardaworldclass shipwithincredibleamenities.”

AtrueNewOrleansmusicfestivalatsea,fanswillsoakupgreat music,mouth-wateringfoodand nothingbutgoodvibesontheBig EasyCruise.ArtistsacrossR&B, blues,rock,jazz,swamppop,and evenbrassbandshavebeenhandselectedtodeliverthesoundsofthe cityeverydayandnight.One-of-akindeventswillbringguestsalongsideleaders,creatorsandinnovatorsinmusic,cuisineandhistoryfor aseriesofeventsincludinglive interviewsandsongwritingpresentations,themenights,cooking demonstrations,winetastingand muchmore.

UsePROMOcode“Happenings”andsavehundredson yourcabinprice.

Call855-923-7222orvisitbigeasycruise.com/happenings

SamanthaFish

IrmaThomas

LittleFeat

RickySkaggs,DelMcCoury atSouthlandBluegrass MusicFestivalonApril1

LaMesaRVpresentsthe secondannualSouthland BluegrassMusicFestivalat SeminoleCasinoHotel ImmokaleeonApril1starting atnoon.

Thefreefestivalwillfeature sevenoutdoorconcerts,anRV displayandavarietyoffood trucks.

Theentertainmentlineup featuresfreeperformances fromRickySkaggs&The KentuckyThunder,The Steeldrivers,DelMcCoury Band,SisterSadie,The

Grascals,andJustinMason& BlueNight.

AbbyTheSpoonLadywill beaspecialmusicalguestand BigMamawillbethemasterof ceremonies.

Allconcertsarefreeand heldoutdoors.Attendeesare welcometobringchairsandall agesarewelcome.

Alargeselectionoffood truckswillbeavailable. Coolers,backpacksandpets willnotbepermitted.

Formoreinformation,visit southlandbluegrassfestival.com

RickySkaggsandTheKentuckyThunder

DelMcCouryBand

Starship,JohnWaite at CaloosaSoundAmphitheater

TheRockin’ontheRiverConcertSeriespresentedby LuminaryHotel&Co.welcomestwopopularrockbandseach withastringofhitsontheirsonglist.

StarshipfeaturingMickeyThomasisthenextconcertinthe Rockin’ontheRiverConcertSeries.Theconcertisscheduled forSunday,April2at7p.m.attheCaloosaSound AmphitheaterinFortMyers.

ThenonApril28,JohnWaitewillhittheamphitheaterstage.

TheApril2concertwillinclude1970sand1980shitsfrom StarshipandJeffersonStarship,andaselectionfromJefferson Airplaneasanodtotheband’sbeginnings.MickeyThomas andhissoaringvoicepropelledStarshipthroughthe‘80s,and hiscompellingvocalsestablishinghimasoneofrockmusic’s mostrecognizablestars.Hefirstmadehismarkin1976as leadvocalistonthemega-hit“FooledAroundandFellInLove” withTheElvinBishopBand.In1979,MickeyjoinedJefferson Starshipastheleadvocalist,recordingastringofhitsincluding “Jane,”“NoWayOut,”“FindYourWayBack,”“Stranger,” “Layin'ItontheLine.”ThegroupwasrenamedStarshipin 1985andwentontorecordthree#1hitsongs,including“We BuiltThisCity,”“Sara,”and“Nothing’sGonnaStopUsNow” fromthefilmMannequin,whichalsowasanAcademyAward nominee.

StarshipfeaturesMickeyThomas(leadvocals),JeffAdams (bass),JohnRoth(guitar),PhilBennett(keyboards),Darrell Verdusco(drums)andCianCoey(vocals).

TheApril28concertwillincludehitsfromJohnWaite’s40yearcareerasasoloartist,withTheBabysandBadEnglish.

JohnWaite’scatalogueofhitsfeaturessomeofthemost lovedsongsofthe‘80sand‘90s–the#1Worldwidehit “MissingYou,”TheBabys’“Isn’tItTime”andBadEnglish’s “WhenISeeYouSmile”rankamongsomeofhisbiggestinternationalhitsandarestillheardonradiotoday.Othersinclude “Tears,”“Change”and“TheseTimesAreHardforLovers.”

“EveryStepofTheWay”and“IfAnybodyHadAHeart” appearedonthesoundtracktothe1986DemiMoorefilm

AboutLastNight.“DealforLife,”pennedbyMartinPageand BernieTaupin,wasfeaturedintheDaysofThundersoundtrack.

AsasoloartistandastheleadsingerofTheBabysand BadEnglish,Waitewasafixtureofalbum-orientedrockradio stationsduringthe‘70sand‘80s.JohnWaitehadatalentfor powerballadsanddrivingarenarock,occasionallytouchingon newwave-styledpowerpopaswell.

Ticketsforbothconcertsstartatjust$20andarepricedat $100,$75,$50,$35and$20withalimitednumberofVIP stagerightpackagesat$150.VIPfrontrow($100)andVIP floorseats($75)includeareservedseatdirectlyinfrontofthe stage,onedrink(water,sodabeerorwine)andaccesstoprivateVIPrestrooms.Reservedfrontlawnseats($50and$35) includeareservedseatinthefrontlawnarea.Generaladmissionbacklawnticketsarealsoavailableforjust$20.

Ticketsforbothconcertsareonsaleat www.caloosasoundamp.comorwww.eventbrite.com.

JohnWaite-April28

StarshipfeaturingMickeyThomaswillperformApril2.

Little River Band

LittleRiverBand performedMarch 8attheCaloosa Sound Amphitheaterin frontof3,500 fans,thelargest crowdatthenew venuesinceit opened.Nextup intheLuminary Hotel&Co.ʼs Rockinonthe Riverseriesis StarshipfeaturingMickey ThomasApril2 andJohnWaite onApril28. photosby JamieKuser

ChipsSportsPubopensdowntown

LuminaryHotel&Co.indowntownFortMyershasofficially openedChipsSportsPubwithaTopgolfSwingSuite,addingyet anothergreatfoodandbeverageoptiontothehotel’sroster.

ChipsSportsPuboffersasocialexperienceunlikeanyotherin downtownFortMyers,combiningtop-notchdrinksanddiningwith thearea’sfirstTopgolfSwingSuite.Locatedjustafewstepsaway fromEllaMae’sDinerfacingBayStreet,Chipsinvitesgueststo gatherforamealorlightbiteswithfriendswhilepracticingtheir drive.

ChipsisopenSundaythroughThursdayfrom3to10p.m.and FridayandSaturdayfrom3to11p.m.withhappyhourdailyfrom3

to6p.m.Barseatingisfirstcome, firstserved.Fullmenuandbay reservationscanbefoundonline.

“We’reexcitedtoaddChipsto ourlineupofrestaurantsandto introduceFortMyerstothe TopgolfSwingSuiteexperience,” saidRobert“Bobby”Nokley,generalmanagerofLuminaryHotel&Co.

FormoreinformationaboutChipsSportsPub,visitonlineat ChipsFortMyers.com

ChrisMarion

RyanRicks

ColinWhinneryandBruceWallace

WayneNelson

ThenextSongwriterson thePlazawillbeApril11

TheFortMyersRegional Libraryhasjoinedwiththe AmericanaCommunityMusic Association(ACMA),tooffer freeconcertsofalloriginal musicbylocalartists.Concerts willtakeplaceintheamphitheater,whichislocatedonSouth CornogPlaza,2450FirstSt.in theFortMyersRiverDistrict.

Nextuponthescheduleare localsongwritersKarenCohen,

DanPhilgreenandBruce Gallant.Theywillperform Tuesday,April11at6p.m.

Bringachairorablanket. Allshowswillbemovedtothe meetingroomslocatednextto theamphitheaterifneeded dependingonweather.

TheACMAisaFortMyers basednotforprofitpromoting localartistswhoperformoriginalsongs.Whattoexpect,you willhearsinger-songwriters sharingalifetimeofexperiencesinsongandtheinspirationbehindthesongs.Bepreparedtoenjoyaneveningof professionalqualityacoustic Americanamusic.Americana musicisacomingtogetherof blues,roots,folk,bluegrass andcountry.

Theseasonaleventwill wrapuponMay9andfeature anACMAshowcase.

Formoreinfo,visitthewebsiteatamericanacma.organd followthemonFacebook.

D ININGIN S OUTHWEST F LORIDA

1stStreetDeli

Thisaward-winning 112-seatauthenticNew York-styledelicatessen (theonlyonein SouthwestFlorida)is opendailyservingbreakfast,lunchanddinner.1st StreetDelibringsadistinctlyuniquedining experiencetothe SouthwestFloridamarket formerlyfoundonlyin NewYorkCity.Hereyoucangrabasandwichthatisbiggerthan yourappetite.OfferingsattheDeliincludepiledhighpastramiand cornedbeefsandwiches,reubens,hotpaninis,hamburgersandsalads.Opendaily1–8p.m.

506South1stStreet,Immokalee 800-218-0007www.moreinparadise.com

CapeCabaretDinnerTheater

CapeCabaretDinner Theaterisabeautiful upscalevenuededicated todining,dancing,live musicandcomedy shows.Wefeaturea completedinnermenu, threefullbars,twolarge diningroomswithhardwooddancefloorsanda largeoutdoorpatio.Our entertainmentincludes livemusicfromthe60’s tothe90’sandthebest tributebandshowsinSWFL.Wespecializeinhostingyourprivate eventsandpartiesfor24to350guests.ExecutiveChefPabloFelix andhisstaffpreparedeliciousappetizers,entreesanddesserts dailyforyourenjoyment.Walk-insarewelcome,butreservations arerecommended.Reserveonlineorcall.

4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000www.capecabaret.com

EE-TO-LEET-KEGrill

TheEE-TO-LEETKEGrillatSeminole Casinofeaturescontemporaryregional cuisinesutilizingthe freshestselectionsof Primeagedbeef,fresh seafood,andanarray oflocally-sourcedproduce.Itswide-ranging menuofferspastas, housemadesoups, steaks,seafoodandchefspecialtyitemsincludingaward-winning twinlobstertails,smotheredchickenandtheever-populargrilled ribeye.Opendaily9a.m.–midnight.

506South1stSt.,Immokalee 800-218-0007 www.moreinparadise.com

EllaMae’sDiner

Nostalgiaserved withasmile.Afun retro-inspiredeatery servingcomfortfood andclassicdinerfare. Slideintoaboothor pulluptothecounter foraburgerandmilkshakeorthebestalldaybreakfastyou’ve everhad.EllaMae’s providesawelcome twisttotheclassic southerndiner. CelebratingDr.Ella MaePiper’slegacy,it’s herethecommunity comestogetherto sharestoriesasthey enjoyamealamidstvintage-inspiredfinishesandabright colorpalette.EllaMae’sYogurtParfaitincludesfreshseasonalberries,granola,andadrizzleofhoney.EllaMae’sDiner atLuminaryHotel&Co.isafunretro-inspiredeateryserving upcomfortfoodandclassicdinerfare.Slideintoaboothor pulluptothecounterforaburgerandmilkshakeorthebest all-daybreakfastyou’veeverhad.EllaMae’sisopendaily from7amto2pm.Servingbreakfastalldayandlunch.

LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 239-314-3854

www.LuminaryHotel.com

OxbowBar&Grill

Casualdocksidediningonthe doorstepof DowntownFort Myers.Panoramic riverfrontviewson the Caloosahatchee. Aboater’sretreat withanupbeat nauticalvibe. Servingcoastal cuisineandmore forbrunch,lunch anddinner.Retail andrentalsto igniteyourspiritofadventure.Diveintofreshseafood,oystersonthehalfshell,steaks,signaturesandwiches,fresh salads,localcraftbeersandcuratedcocktails.Ourhoursare Monday-Thursday11a.m.-10p.m.,FridayandSaturday 11a.m.-11p.m.andSunday11a.m.-9p.m.Wenowoffer brunchonSaturdaysandSundays11a.m.-3p.m.

1300HendrySt.FortMyers 239-314-3856

www.oxbowfortmyers.com

SilverKingOceanBrasserie

Acoastal,chef-drivenmenuunlikeany otherrestaurantin FortMyers. Complementedbya strikinginteriorthat’s asappealingtothe eyesasthedishesare tothepalette.Asthe Luminary’ssignature restaurant,TheSilver KingOceanBrasserie offersamenushowcasingthequalityof freshseafoodthroughclean,simplepreparationsusingclassic techniquesforamodernpalate.Centeredonanopenkitchen, thesophisticatedrestaurantfeaturesacoastal-inspiredmenu andadditionaloutdoorseatstorelaxandindulgeinthefinest localseafoodinSouthwestFlorida.NestledwithinSilverKing, you’llfindTheFloridaRoom,aprivatediningspacethatseats 14guests,perfectforintimategatheringsandcelebrationsand namedafterFloridaHeitman.Ifyourgroupislarger,wefeatureavarietyofvenueswithentertainingoptionsavailable fromuniqueseatingtotailoredmenus.HoursareTuesdaySaturdayfrom5-10p.m.

LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers

239-314-3855

www.LuminaryHotel.com

SouthernGrill

TheSouthernGrillattheShellFactoryisafullrestaurant includingliquor, beerandwine. Wehaveanoutdoorbarand partyvenue. Thereisno entryfeetoget intotheShell Factorystoreor restaurants. Parkingisfree. Whileyouare herevisittheNaturePark,FunPark,CarouselandSoaring EagleZipline.

16554N.ClevelandAve.,NorthFortMyers 239-995-3999

www.shellfactory.com

TikiHutBar&Grill

atDolphinKeyResort

There'salwayssomethingtodoattheTikiHutBar& GrillattheDolphinKeyResort.LocatedinDowntownCape Coral,the biggestTiki barinthe worldoffers liveentertainment Wednesday through Sunday,Key WestStyle Relax

Wednesday andThursday, Lightoutdoor atmosphere,sofamily,andfriendstwoorfourleggedare welcome.Greatfoodmenu,withFloridaSpecials,pool table,TVs.Open7days.Kitchenopenlate.

1502MiramarSt.,CapeCoral 239-540-8454

www.dolphinkeyresort.com

TwistedFork

TheTwistedForkisahot-rodandmoto-culturethemed restaurant featuringa scratch kitchen andcustomcocktails.A family friendly space adjacent Bert's Back Porchconcertvenue withloadsofoutdoorspace,ithasrapidlybecome CharlotteCounty'shottestplacetoeat,drinkandhavefun!" 2208ElJobeanRoad,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675

www.twistedfork.net

70sRock&RomanceCruise

Theannualsailingofthe70sRockandRomanceCruisewasMarch16-23out ofMiamiaboardCelebritySummit.PerformingartistsincludedDonFelder,The Hollies,TheOrchestra(starringformermembersofELO),JeffersonStarship,Rick WakemanofYES,JohnLodge,Foghat,BayCityRollers,Exile,ClimaxBluesBand, SteveAugeri(formerleadsingerofJourney),PurePrairieLeague,GrassRoots,Leo Sayer,DannySeraphineandJeffCoffey(formerlyofChicago),RobertHartand DaveBucketColwell(formerlyofBadCo.),TheFamilyStone&manytributeartists. ProducedbyStarVistaLive,thecruisefeaturedailyconcerts,artistQ&A’s&other interactiveevents.Thenext70sRockandRomanceCruisesailsMarch14-21, 2024,fromMiamitoArubaandCuracao. www.rockandromancecruise.com/happenings•promocodeHAPPENINGS

TheMarch2024RNR

Cruisewillinclude performancesby Foreigner,Randy Bachman,DaveMason, WAR,GenerationRadio, Ambrosia,PabloCruise, Firefall,Orleans&more.

UsePromoCode HAPPENINGS tosavehundreds onyourcabin.

Call844-466-7625or visitonlineat rockandromancecruise.com/happenings. OnsaleApril6.

DonFelder(formerlyofTheEagles)satdownfor aQ&AMarch23. photosbyJamieKuser

RickWakeman(Yes),JohnLodge(TheMoodyBlues)andSteveAugeri (formerleadsingerofJourney)takequestionsMarch21.

FormerBadCompanymembersRobertHart(leadvocals) andDave“Bucket”Colwell(guitar)performedMarch18.