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Art lives forever

Not even a pandemic can stop art from being created or displayed.

Some of our area art galleries and arts organizations have found some very creative ways to showcase artists and their works during these very stressful times.

It’s actually easy to socially distance yourself at an art gallery. I find the quieter an art space is, the more I can absorb, appreciate and reflect on the masterpiece in front of me.

Currently, there is a unique exhibit in Naples that is being displayed and visible with social separation in mind. The apARTment exhibition opened July 23 and runs through Aug. 23. The project is a collaboration of Mercato, Live Art Naples and the United Arts Council of Collier County.

Supporting our local musicians

The national entertainment industry continues to take a huge financial hit from the COVID 19 pandemic, affecting thousands of lives on stage and back stage.

In Southwest Florida, local musicians, singers and bands are trying to make ends meet and be artistically creative at the same time. With restaurants operating at limited capacities and bars and other music venues idle, it’s been tough for some local acts to get gigs.

Additionally, there are many people who just are not ready to go out to public places for health and safety concerns ... but still crave live music.

Continuing our long-time mission to promote local and live music, Happenings Magazine is spotlighting some local talent again in this issue. These gifted folks can be

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seen live at various locations around Southwest Florida, but you can also support them virtually online through social media (via virtual concerts). And, for those who own a restaurant or need live music for a function or event, these performers are available for hire.

Please take a moment and read up on some of this month’s featured talent. In future issues, we will continue to spotlight our local music scene as we have done for the past 25 years.

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Future festivals

Right now, it is difficult to determine when festivals of any type will return in our region. Until we see some light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, who really knows.

Now that we are five months into this situation, rescheduled events are being sidelined again.

Red White and Boom (normally held on July 4th) was moved and supposed to happen Labor Day weekend, but that plan has been canceled.

The Key West Songwriters Festival which usually is in May was moved to October and now that is off the books for this year.

Speaking of amazing festivals, the seventh annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival scheduled for September has been postponed to September of 2021. That’s a 10-day festival that has brought a tremendous economic stimulus to a lot of folks since it first began.

Other biggies that have been canceled (so far) include Oktoberfest in Cape Coral and the Sand Sculpting Championship on Fort Myers Beach. That list will likely grow longer as we move into fall.

But, we will stay optimistic. Until then, stay safe.

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Broadway Palm

announces 28th season schedule

Broadway Palm announced its 28th season which includes eight main stage productions, five productions in The Off Broadway Palm, four Children’s Theatre productions and five concerts. Individual tickets are on sale now.

The main stage productions include:

DEAN MARTIN VARIETY HOUR (Aug. 20 – Sept. 26)

Join Dean Martin and friends in a classic throwback to the old Dean Martin Variety Show. Direct from Las Vegas, Broadway Palm is proud to bring you Dean Martin Impersonator Seth Abrahms to host an entertaining variety show that features great music, hilarious comedic skits and more…you never know who is going to knock on the front door of Dino’s place next. Written by Victor Legarreta, this production is sure to have you singing and laughing the night away!

HAPPY DAYS THE MUSICAL (Dec. 31 – Feb. 14)

Happy days are here again as all your favorite characters are back including Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the "king of cool" Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli in this all new musical based on the hit TV series.

The famed drive-in malt shop and number one hangout Arnold’s is in danger of demolition, so the gang comes up with a plan to help. Return to the days of 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin' fun!

ON YOUR FEET (Feb. 18 – April 10)

Everybody gather round now, let’s Conga! The inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent, and each other, to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio

Back by popular demand is Mamma Mia! Told through Abba’s greatest hits is a comical story of Sophie, a bride-to-be, and her search for her birth father on a beautiful Greek island. After reading her mom’s diary, Sophie secretly invites the three men her mom wrote about to her wedding. This enchanting and unforgettable tale of love, laughter, family and friendship is set to ABBA classics including “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “SOS” and the title song “Mamma Mia!”

This hit crowd-pleaser takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he would love to be. Bursting with high-energy dance numbers and original doo-wop tunes, A Bronx Tale is an unforgettable story of loyalty and family. This streetwise musical is based on Academy Award® nominee Chazz Palminteri’s story that The New York Times hails as “A Critics’ Pick! The kind of tale that makes you laugh and cry.”

Take a trip down memory lane with this exciting and colorful salute to the powerful female voices of the 1960s.

The talented cast will sing and dance to hits made popular by the Chiffons, the Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Connie Francis and more. Beehive includes 40 beloved songs that take you on a journey through the look, sounds and feel of the 1960s such as “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “Son Of A Preacher Man,” “Me and Bobby McGee,” “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” and “It’s My Party.”

GREASE (July 1 – Aug. 14)

HOLIDAY INN (Nov. 19 – Dec. 26)

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A BRONX TALE (April 15 – May 22)

BEEHIVE: THE 60s Musical (May 27 – June 26)

MAMMA MIA! (Oct. 1 – Nov. 15)

The heart-warming story follows Jim as he leaves the bright lights of show business to settle down in a farmhouse in Connecticut. When Jim meets a spirited schoolteacher with a hidden talent to spare, they turn a farmhouse into a fabulous inn that is only open on the holidays.

Based on the 1942 film starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, hear Irving Berlin classics “Shaking the Blues Away,” “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade” and “White Christmas.”

Estefan. This exhilarating musical follows their incredible journey from anonymity in Cuba to stardom in the United States. Hear “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “Get On Your Feet,” “Don’t Want To Lose You Now,” “Coming Out Of The Dark” and “1-23.”

Mamma Mia! is scheduled for Oct. 1 - Nov. 15

Grease is the word! Travel back to Rydell High and the hot-rodding Burger Palace Boys and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking Pink Ladies. Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive their summer romance as the rest of the gang sings and dances their way through “Greased Lightnin’,” “Summer Nights,” “Born to Hand Jive,” “We Go Together,” “Look at Me I’m Sandra Dee,” “You’re The One That I Want,” “Beauty School Dropout” and more.

For more information, visit www.BroadwayPalm.com, call 239278-4422 or stop by the box office at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.

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Cultural Park looks ahead with cautious, creative eye

By Michael Moran Every performing arts organization in the area, and across the country, will need to make their own individual decisions about how and when to reopen given the huge impact of COVID19. For our community theaters, those decisions arrive sooner than most other arts groups, since their seasons begin in September or even August, rather than in October or November.

So how will the shows go on—if indeed they do—with maximum safety for audiences, cast and crews? And how will they pull in enough money to make presenting them financially viable? For sure, we’re all in the same storm, but in different boats. Each theater leadership has, at the moment, plans in place with some variations.

Beginning with the cancellation of the last three shows of our 57th season and then our canceled summer season, we instead presented some virtual performances. We’ve been doing a deep clean of the theater, far beyond the normal, and happily produced a very limited size summer camp successfully keeping our staff and theater campers safe while they discovered the merits of live theater and often for the first time. From that program we have learned new and creative ways of even social distancing stage blocking for our cast as well as the audience and still keep productions thoroughly entertaining.

This season, Cultural Park will continue virtual entertainment and like other theater companies, we are also looking to possibly present some shows in outdoor venues.

But beyond that, there is the question of what types of shows we can present live on stage?

Community theaters like us are used to doing great big musicals with large casts and demands on technical staff, how do we keep them safe?

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scale show. We are now opening with a much smaller cast musical revue. Even then, in a theater with almost 200 seats, at the mandated 50 percent occupancy, is it financially viable? Will people come?

Other concerns: What to do about restrooms and volunteer ushers, who tend to be part of an older, susceptible demographic.

So we have ask ourselves, though it’s possible to produce, but is it really safe? Would it be worth the risk if even one person got sick? What is the cost of entertainment? I’d suppose the same responses we see across the county hold true here, some won’t feel comfortable for a long while, some will sooner, and some will right now. I hope that enough will feel confident enough to give us a try.

We realize it is impossible to guarantee we can eliminate risk of people catching the virus outside of staying at home but with our plans for reopening that are posted on our website along with continuing super sanitization of the building costumes, props limited contact with staff. We are taking every step to insure our patrons of the safety precautions when they enter Cultural Park.

Our theater is daily fogged and sanitized with hospital grade disinfectant. By selling no more than 71 seats per performance we will do social distancing, with seating groups of two, three or four spaced socially distanced apart from each other. There will be temperature checks at the door; along with many other businesses in the county we do require our patrons to wear masks. There are no concessions and our main theater doors will be open for seating when the building opens to reduce the risk of infection in crowded lobby areas.

We are still trying to keep as much programming as possible.

Of course, plans are subject to change, things are in flux, and any information can change on a daily basis.

The Cultural Park Theater is located at 528 Cultural Park Blvd. Cape Coral. Call the box office for more information 239772-5862.

Michael Moran is executive director of the Cultural Park Theatre Company.

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THEATRE

Charlotte Players taking precautions during rehearsals and performances

“We are practicing social distancing at the Langdon,” executive director Sherrie Moody said about the Charlotte Players’ Langdon Playhouse in Port Charlotte.

The community theater staged its first production since the COVID-19 shutdown, Baggage, in mid-July. The comedy went fine and audiences were enthusiastic, Moody said.

“We are taking audience temperatures at the door,” she added, “ and we have extra ushers and other personnel on hand to sanitize restrooms and wipe down counters and door handles.”

Moody used a COVID-19 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota to acquire preventative equipment, including a disinfectant fog machine, which is used in all areas of the theater between shows. Other devices in place include a half-dozen touchless soap dispensers, a pair of touchless forehead thermometers, 20 floor-distancing stickers, a half-dozen clear acrylic guard shields and nine wall-mounted hand sanitizers.

Audience members are seated far enough apart to meet COVID-19 recommendations and Jan Weston as murder suspect Madame Beaurevers sits in the witness are provided with masks. Additional information is chair, while fellow cast members Jaeda Beverly and Henry Reisinger look available at 941-255-1022. on. The cast was equipped with face shields for this rehearsal.

“We want audience members to feel comfortable knowing we have done everything we can to make sure they can enjoy the show,” Moody said.

A Shot in the Dark, adapted by Harry Kunitz, stage Jan. 7 – 17; With This Ring Feb. 5 – 21; Neil Simon’s will be performed Sept. 11 – 20 at the Langdon Playhouse. That Proposals March 11 – 18; Hotbed Hotel April 15 – 25; and You will be followed by Running Mates Oct. 9 – 18. Mom’s Gift will Should be So Lucky May 14 – 23. be on stage Nov. 6 – 15.

For tickets and performance details, call 941-255-1022 or The new year starts with Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End on visit online at www.charlotteplayers.org.

Gulfshore Playhouse revises season As Gulfshore Playhouse looks to the future it does so with the safety of its artists, staff, students, patrons and wider community as its top priority.

Rather than starting the season in October, Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples will resume operations on Nov. 7 with a world premiere written by and starring associate artistic director Jeffrey Binder.

This new one-man production has been created expressly for Naples, prioritizing new safety standards without compromising the highest artistic quality.

The season will continue with a moving musical, a hilarious comedy, an esteemed classic, and a stirring new work, including: • The Pin-Up Girls by James Hindman and Jeffrey Lodin, Jan. 9 to 31: From George Gershwin to Beyonce. From World War One to Afghanistan. The Pin-Up Girls

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is a cavalcade of musical hits inspired by real letters from troops overseas. While singing at their local VFW hall, Leanne and her friends stumble upon a stash of letters that go back 100 years. Inspired by what they find, the ladies put on a show that celebrates the guys and girls who fight to defend our country.

• Bang Bang! by John Cleese, Feb. 13 to March 14: Legendary actor John Cleese of Monty Python fame brings to life this new adaptation of Georges Feydeau’s classic comedy Monsieur Chasse. When a respectable society lady is hoodwinked by her husband, she devises a scheme to get revenge. Everyone has a secret, and things go quickly awry in this new production.

• A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, March 27 to April 18: Theseus and Hippolyta, about to marry, are

figures from mythology. In the woods outside Theseus’s Athens, two young men and two young women sort themselves out into couples – but not before they form first one love triangle, and then another.

• Another Revolution by Jacqueline Bircher, May 1 - 16: The year is 1968. Two graduate students are forced to share a lab at Columbia University and find they are opposed in more ways than just their scientific disciplines. Amid interpersonal differences, a campus devolving into political chaos, and the uncertainty and turmoil of the outside world, they each discover what it’s like to be thrown into someone else’s orbit.

Gulfshore Playhouse performs in The Norris Center in Naples. To purchase tickets, visit www.GulfshorePlayhouse.org or call 239-261-7529.

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2020-21 Broadway Series

at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

The Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW announces the 20202021 Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series.

The eight-show series consists of:

Jesus Christ Superstar

Jan. 5-10, 2021 Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America.

Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival.

My Fair Lady

Jan. 12 - 17, 2021 Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady is the winner of 5 Outer Critics Circle Awards including Best Revival of Musical and was nominated for 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, 5 Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical Revival and 3 Drama League Awards including Best Musical Revival.

The Prom

Feb. 2 - 7, 2021 Everyone’s invited to the joyous Broadway hit that New York Magazine hails as “smart and big-hearted” while The New York Times declares it “makes you believe in musical comedy again!”

The Prom is a new musical comedy about big Broadway stars on a mission to change the world and the love they discover that unites them all.

Summer - The Donna Summer Musical

Feb. 23 - 28, 2021 She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through every barrier, becoming the icon of an era and the Happenings Magazine

Aaron LaVigne and the company of the North American Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. Photo by Matthew Murphy. inspiration for every music diva who followed.

Dear Evan Hansen

March 2 - 7, 2021 Winner of six 2017 Tony Awards and a 2018 Grammy Award - A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life & the way we live it.

RENT

March 16 - 21, 2021 For a quarter of a century, Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prizewinning masterpiece RENT has inspired us to choose love over fear and to live without regret. Its immeasurable emotional impact has forever changed the world of musical theatre.

Blue Man Group on Tour

March 30 - April 4, 2021 Under the helm of visionary director Jenny Koons, in her first time collabora-

tion with Blue Man Group, the tour features everything audiences know and love about BMG—signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy—the men are still blue but the rest is all new!

An Officer and a Gentleman

April 6 - 11, 2021 An Officer and a Gentleman, based on the Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere, is a breathtaking production that celebrates triumph over adversity and includes one of the most iconic and romantic endings ever portrayed on screen. Featuring the Grammy Award winning, #1 hit single “Up Where We Belong,” and a score based on the 1980’s catalogue of music that gave voice to a generation, the live stage production is a new adaptation by multiple Tony Awards nominee Dick Scanlan (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Everyday Rapture), based on the original screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart.

Season tickets can be purchased at the box office, by phone (239) 481-4849 or online at www.bbmannpah.com.

Single tickets for the 2020-2021 series will be available at a later date.

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ART

Outdoor exhibit at Mercato

in partnership with Live Art Naples and United Arts Council of Collier County

Mercato, a lifestyle shopping and dining destination managed and leased by Madison Marquette, announced “apARTment,” a unique art exhibit created in cooperation with Live Art Naples, an organization that fosters the development of art and music in the Naples community, and the United Arts Council of Collier County, which enriches lives and strengthens the community through the power of the arts.

The gallery, on display at Mercato in Naples July 23 through Aug. 23, is located outdoors, facing the sidewalk along Strada Place (across from Z Gallerie and Tommy Bahama). Visiting the exhibit is free of charge and open to the public during the shopping center’s regular shopping hours.

“Mercato is thrilled to provide a venue to celebrate and appreciate this incredibly moving series of fresh local art,” says Valerie Cope, senior marketing director at Mercato. “An outdoor exhibit is the perfect way to socially distance in a beautiful outdoor setting while enjoying a treat for the senses.”

The unusual exhibit includes more than 20 works of art curated from local artists by Live Art Naples. Many of the pieces were created while the artists were selfquarantining during Florida’s stay-at-home COVID-19 order. Now, the art itself will undergo a 30-day quarantine behind plate glass windows, effectively creating an “apartment” for each piece of art as a nod to its human creators’ struggle with the coronavirus shutdowns.

Aptly named, the “apARTment” art exhibit is an outdoor experience that encourages visitors to enjoy an outing in the fresh summer air. Each piece of art will feature a unique QR code; guests can scan the codes with their phones to watch short videos from each individual artist describing his or her work.

Among the artists sharing their work during the exhibit are wellknown locals from Live Art Naples that include Daniel Papanikolau, Monika Bokelmann, Cath Branwood, Marie James and Doug Lackey.

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Cath Branwood

Daniel Papanikolau

Wednesday and Saturday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in front of Bravo! Guests are invited to stroll the royal palm-lined sidewalks and grab an iced coffee beverage from Narrative Coffee Roasters or dinner al fresco on one of Mercato’s many restaurant patios while enjoying a few songs from talented local musicians.

Live Art was created in 2005 by Monika Bokelmann, Pete Gottschalk and Marie James.

“Our goal is to bring attention to local art and music,” says Bokelmann. “The way we do it is by creating events in which painters and musicians work together with the public to create an all-inclusive experience.”

She adds, “We have also created a space where we get together on a regular basis and where artists and musicians jam together and exchange ideas.”

Designated by the State of Florida as the official local arts agency for Collier County, the United Arts Council’s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen the community through the power of the arts. The Council provides arts education to at-risk students and outreach services to those who might not otherwise have access to the arts. It also unites and promotes the local arts community by connecting arts organizations, artists, galleries, and arts educators with one another, with local audiences and tourism-related businesses.

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Terry Lynn Spry, Jessi Dilich to be featured at ACT Gallery

Arts for ACT Gallery in downtown Fort Myers will host an opening reception on Friday, Aug. 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. for new exhibits featuring artists Terry Lynn Spry and Jessi Dilich.

Terry Lynn Spry’s paintings have been exhibited in national and local juried art exhibitions. Her work can be found in pri-

Jessi Dilich

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vate collections across the country. In additional her paintings, Terry Lynn has been published in Artist Magazine issue, December 2012.

Currently, her work is exhibited at Wild Child Gallery. She graduated from Phoenix Institute of Technology with a degree in production art and studied under Nina Conner in Florida. Terry Lynn’s desire to pass on her passion and love for the arts lead her to teach at the Alliance for the Arts. She considers painting to be “better than chocolate and kind of like breathing – you just don’t want to stop.”

Jessi Dilich began her art education at the Chicago Art Institute. After traveling across the United States, she landed in Cape Coral. She studied under Nina Connor for many years and is a regular exhibitor in the local juried shows. Jessi

Terry Lynn Spry

paints in oils and is an accomplished photographer.

She paints daily and her works can be seen at Wild Child Gallery. She paints a vast variety of subjects from mermaids to still lifes.

Arts for ACT Gallery is located at 2265 First St. in Fort Myers. For more details, call 239-337-5050 or visit online at www.artsforactgallery.com.

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Lelsey Morrow at Davis Art Center ART

The Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center offers two beautiful art exhibitions in August. The Feminine Mystique, a solo exhibition by Lesley Morrow will be featured in the Grand Atrium. In the Capital Gallery, view the third annual Carded Miniature Masterpieces.

The opening reception takes place on Friday, Aug. 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. and will be on display through Aug. 27.

From the beginning of time women have always been a mystery. They are emotional beings that convey themselves in so many ways, they are a force of nature. That they can be vulnerable yet have such endurance and strength, it is evidenced in their faces every day. Artist, Lesley Morrow expresses the feminine experience, the mystique, through each brush stroke and use of color.

Her paintings are bold, raw, and sensitive to the eye. She expresses the feminine experience, the mystique through contemporary portraiture that has included both celebrity and iconic women, capturing not

only the strength she sees in these women and their faces but also the chaos behind the façade. Through the body of her work, you can see a roadmap through pieces of Morrow's psyche that show you her own core strength.

Currently, Lesley is an artist in residence at the Union Artist Studios in Fort Myers working in acrylic, oil, airbrush and mixed media.

She has exhibited in local SW Florida galleries including the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, DAAS Gallery, Space 39, Arts For Act, the Loft, Chico’s TAGA Gallery and the Alliance for the Arts.

Her work can be found in public and private collections locally and internationally.

Carded Miniature Masterpieces comes back again for the third year. SBDAC called for artists of all mediums to participate. These miniature masterpieces will all be 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches in size.

The origin of the modern trading card is associated with cigarette cards first issued by the US-based Allen and Ginter tobacco company in 1875. They Carded Miniature Masterpieces were the precursors of the

Lesley Morrow sports cards and other trading cards. An important influence on the ATC concept were art movements of the 20th century which advocated a more popular art: Art not for museums or auctions but from and within everyday life. The first artist trading card dates back to 1997 in Zurich and started as a collaborative cultural performance.

The Artist Trading Card project builds on different traditions. Miniature art has been in existence for centuries tracing its heritage back to the illustrated manuscripts of scribes in the Far East and Europe through the Middle Ages.

The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First St. in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District. Visit www.sbdac.com or call 239-333-1933 for more information.

East Palm Mercado at Neenie’s

House seeks weekly vendors

Neenie's House, the art emporium and event space, holds the East Palm Mercado every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Fort Myers.

People interested in being a vendor can contact Wendy White at 239-3339267 or Janeen Vanko at 224-6784901 to reserve a space.

Additionally, Neenie’s House announces the debut of sunset yoga.

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backyard - Peace Plaza - a very cool space. It is outside, and social distancing will be practiced.

Janeen encourages locals and visitors to come join them in the East Palm Neighborhood - the new funky part of town where the arts and community are celebrated.

Neenie’s House is located at 481 Marsh Ave., just off Palm Beach Boulevard.

Visit www.neenieshouse.com or call 224-678-4901 for more info.

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Living art exhibition at DAAS Co-Op

In the month of August, DAAS CoOp Art Gallery & Gifts features a very different type of exhibition, combining the beauty of exotic plants as pieces of natural art, complemented by artworks from the talented Aaron Apsley.

The show is co-hosted by the neighboring Thrifty Garden and owner Richard Molek’s amazing collection of indoor and outdoor specimens. The opening reception is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7 from 6 to 9:30 p.m., in conjunction with what would normally be the monthly Fort Myers Art Walk.

The exhibition will be on display through Aug. 29.

Aaron Apsley is a graduate from the Savannah School of Art and Design.

He became interested in botanical illustration while living in New York City. He moved to Southwest Florida since 2019.

“I see them [plants] as exquisite sculptures or three-dimensional masterpieces, with their unique leafs and colors, created by nature itself.” – says Molek, who has a passion for all kinds of plants. “Some of the [plant] species are rare and very dear to me, as I have been growing them for years in my personal collection,” adds the Thrifty Garden owner, who enjoys sharing his love of plants with every visitor.

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Congruently, a social distancingconscious gathering starts at 6:30 p.m., right there at the Butterfly Estates, in the outdoor garden space nestled between DAAS Co-Op and Thrifty Garden. This space, christened Atala Wine & Beer Garden, provides a nature-inspired experience, amongst the butterflies and flowers abundant around the complex. The Atala Wine & Beer Garden is a collaborative project between the shops and a great alternative to the hustle and buzzle of other parts of downtown Fort Myers.

As always, the gallery will be filled with the most beautiful inventory of art, fine crafts, apparel, sculptures, pottery and jewelry, all produced here by the member artists. In addition, all CDC recommendations are enforced during gatherings, including mandatory masks while inside the venue and a limit on the amount of guests inside.

DAAS Co-Op and Thrifty Garden are located at 1815 Fowler St. in the Butterfly Estates complex in Fort Myers. The gallery’s temporary business hours are Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information about the gallery and how to become a member can be found online at www.daascoop.com or by calling 239-590-8645.

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ART

Local Showcase debuts

at Miromar Outlets

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Pain, Process and Promise exhibit at Alliance for the Arts

The Alliance for the Arts presents Pain, Process and Promise exhibit now through Aug. 20 with limited gallery and gift shop hours at 10091 McGregor Blvd., Ft. Myers.

In an attempt to process the multilayered issues facing our society and culture, this exhibition features pieces created by artists working in a wide variety of media.

As of July 10, Alliance gallery and gift shop hours will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. or by appointment by contacting gallery director Ehren Gerhard at exhibitions@artinlee.org.

Exhibiting artists include: Jeff Abbott, Cesar Aguilera, Robert Allen, Coleen Baggot, Kimberly Beckler, C.Kay Best, Katherine Boren, Cath Branwood, Mila Bridger, Annette Brown, Andy Browne, Barbara Carr, Donna Chase, Diane Chernow, Carol Coates, Maria Collier, Patricia Collins, Patrick Conolly, Elodie Cotton, Michael Danley, Rosemary Fineberg, Judith Fletcher, Marian Fuller, Denis Gaston, Geoffrey Hamel, Lily Hatchett, Sharon Isern, Krista and Leo Johnson, Rose Jung, Steve Kalb, Kenneth Lamers, Jill Lindsay, Ray Lyle, Bruce MacKechnie, Helen Mcwilliams, Kellen Beck Mills, Ronald Nowicki, Julie Obney, Tara O’Neill, Chris Owens, Katrina Parker, Caren Pearson, Michael Pinckney, Barbara Piontek, Joel Ralls, Gregory Read, Myra Roberts, Sherry Rohl, Thomas Roth, Eric Rucket, Paula Rucket, Lydia Rupinski, Ellen Sayet, Dale Smith, Grayson Stoff, Patricia Anderson Turner, Jennifer Unwin, Joy Williams, Christina Wyatt, Pat Zalisko and Amanda Zirzow.

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The Local Showcase, debuting Saturday, Aug. 1 at Miromar Outlets, gives the public a year-round indoor location to shop their favorite local arts, crafts and handcrafted items every day. The showcase will offer an array of handmade merchandise – from paintings, fused glass, coastal crafts, woodwork, jewelry, wearable art, soap and artisan food. Vendors and products will change daily at the year-round market, the first of its kind in Southwest Florida.

“Many items are custom or handmade by local artists,” said Christy Dunn, LLSN founder and CEO. “The Local Showcase supports local artists, local families and small businesses and helps to boost the local economy and circulate dollars locally.”

“This is an exciting addition to Miromar Outlets’ top designer and brand name factory outlet stores and restaurants,” said Jeff Staner, vice president and general manager of Miromar Outlets. “The Local Showcase provides an incredible opportunity for our arts community and patrons interested in supporting local artisans. It’s the only arts and crafts market I know of in Southwest Florida that’s opened daily year round.”

Displays will be spaced to promote

social distancing. The Aug. 1 grand opening of the Local Showcase is fully reserved with 30 vendors.

“We’ve been attracting artists from Sarasota, Punta Gorda and as far away as Daytona,” Dunn said.

“Consumers want to support local artists. They want that personal touch – it’s been a national trend.”

Located next to Columbia Sportswear and across from H&M, the Local Showcase is opened during Miromar Outlets’ temporary new hours: Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m.

The Local Showcase will also sponsor painting and art-themed workshops, a free self-defense class and seasonal fairs such as fall and Christmas events including a gingerbread house decorating contest. Also planned is a self-defense class and the Sept. 19 Woofstock, a dog-friendly festival offering workshops, demonstrations and an adopt-a-thon.

Artists and vendors interested in reserving space can contact Dunn at LLSN@comcast.net.

Miromar Outlets is located at 10801 Corkscrew Road, exit 123 off I75 in Estero. Call 239-948-3766 for more information and visit www.MiromarOutlets.com.

Gilberto Sanchez wins Corona Contemplation

“I Am Okay” by Gilberto M. Sanchez

Best of Show went to artist Gilberto M. Sanchez in July’s exhibit called Corona Contemplation at the Center for the Arts in Bonita Springs.

Other award winners include Janis McCracken (first), Steve Johnson (second), Joel Shapses (third), Loretta Miller (fourth) and Tammy Cox (fifth).

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Visual Arts Center announces winners of member’s showcase The Visual Arts Center (VAC) hosted a virtual awards presentation via Facebook Live July 9 to celebrate the winning artists of The Member’s Showcase. The Member’s Showcase features work by member artists of the VAC, in a variety of mediums and styles.

“It is my favorite exhibit of the year” explained executive director Janet Watermeier, “Because whether you choose to tour it in ten minutes, or slow down and really take your time, you will experience a fantastic sampling of the finest artists in Southwest Florida.”

The Member’s Showcase received a total of 291 works of art, which were peer-judged by fellow exhibiting artists. Each judge selected 10 favorite works of art, for a total of 240 votes cast to determine the winning artwork.

First Prize: Weeping Waters by Roseline Young Second Prize: What Next? By

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Jill Lindsay Third Prize: Imperial Destroyer

by Victor Gartner Merit: I’m Melting by Barbara Zappulla Merit: A Kyoto Geisha in Cherry Blossoms by Susan Kapuchinski Merit: Dragon Slayer by Kathy Wood Merit: Muir Woods Stream by Valdimir Chapko Merit: Dije No Fotos by Kitt Moran Best 2D Display: Gloria Urban Best 3D Display: Nancy Andreae The Member’s Showcase exhibit is on display at the VAC in both the Main Gallery and Goff Gallery through Aug. 6. This exhibit is also available to view as a virtual tour at www.VisualArtCenter.org. The Visual Arts Center’s gallery and store, located at 210 Maud St. in Punta Gorda, are open Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 pm.

Roseline Young took first prize

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Support our local musicians MUSIC

The national entertainment industry continues to take a huge financial hit from the COVID 19 pandemic, affecting thousands of lives on stage and back stage. In Southwest Florida, local musicians, singers and bands are trying to make ends meet and be artistically creative at the same time. With restaurants operating at limited capacities and bars and other music venues idle, it’s been tough for some local acts to get gigs.

Additionally, there are many people who just don’t want to go out to public places for health and safety concerns ... but still crave live music.

Continuing our long-time mission to promote local and live music, Happenings Magazine is spotlighting some local talent.

These gifted folks can be seen live at various locations around SW Florida, but you can also support them virtually online through social media (via virtual concerts). And, for those who own a restaurant or need live music for a function or event, these performers are available for hire.

Keefe Klug

Formerly of the pop band Charlie Moon, Keefe Klug and his style of music have found a home in SW Florida for nearly eight years. In that time, he made a name for himself with his clever and concise songwriting style.

Currently he is blending his pop background with what can best be described as the Keefe Klug photo by Brian Teitz "beach country" stylings of the gulf coast. He recently released his first solo single "Fifty Eagles" on all major streaming platforms to overwhelmingly positive responses.

Keefe Klug currently resides in Cape Coral and can be found at various venues throughout Southwest Florida. His schedule of live and virtual performances is regularly updated on his social media: Instagram: @keefeklugmusic Facebook: facebook.com/keefeklugmusic To book him, email keefeklug@gmail.com.

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High Tide

High Tide

High Tide is a band that has been a part of the SW Florida music scene since 2006 and has a unique brand of music best described as an original twist on popular but not typical, soft rock to reggae ... A refreshing approach with a contagious energy/vibe that makes people smile, relax, dance and wipe away the stress of everyday life. High Tide considers itself as SWFL's most original cover band that appeals to music lovers of all ages and in a family environment.

High Tide is Scottee Novello on vocals and bass, Danny Shepard on vocals and guitar and Gary Van Gorp on drums.

They are three full-time musicians who truly enjoy what they do.

During this time of limited live entertainment, you can find them live every Sunday at Miceli's Waterfront Restaurant in Matlacha from noon to 3 p.m.

Also find them on Facebook Live every Friday night from 5 to 7 and 8 to 10 at www.facebook.com/scott.novello and www.facebook.com/hightideftmyers Before the pandemic, High Tide was a regular band at Times Square on Fort Myers Beach.

To book High Tide, contact Scottee Novello at 914-960-3304 or email ptnomad_2001@yahoo.com.

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Girl Meets Boy Derek Trenholm & Heather Brooks

Derek Trenholm and Heather Brooks (also husband and wife) combine their talents to make Girl Meets Boy and can be found on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Doc Ford’s on Fort Myers Beach.

With Derek on guitar and Heather playing keys, their combined vocals make for a great sound.

As solo artists, they each have busy schedules too. In August, Heather will be doing solo gigs at Doc Ford’s on Captiva, Dixie Fish Co. on Fort Myers Beach

and the Lighthouse Waterfront Restaurant in Fort Myers.

Derek’s solo gigs in August include The Boat House in Cape Coral and Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers as well as some private events.

Additionally, the two musicians share their talents as instructors at School of Rock in Fort Myers.

To see their schedules or to book them for your next event, visit online at www.girlmeetsboymusic.com

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Mike Imbasciani & His Bluez Rockerz

would bring as you gathMike Imbasciani is a ered with friends and fam23 year old with an old ily. soul who performs Mike Imbasciani & his blues and blues-based Bluez Rockerz includes rock, folk and rockabilthe innovative style of ly.

Cayce Dillard on drums He is a guitar prodithat ensures this power gy who began playing trio consistently brings a guitar at age 5 and at full, tight and dynamic age 11, was playing sound to the stage. professionally in venCurrently, you can see ues throughout SW Mike Imbasciani & his Florida.

BluezRockerz at Leroy’s The recent honor of Southern Kitchen in Punta receiving the 2019 Gorda, The Lighthouse SWFL Blues Society Grill at Stump Pass, Regional International Ricaltini’s Bar & Grille and Blues Challenge Englewoods on Dearborn, “People’s Choice all in Englewood, Bert’s Award” speaks to the Bar in Matlacha, Tiki Hut huge, loyal fan base Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key that Mike has amassed Mike Imbasciani and Big Blue Brewing in over his years of perCape Coral and on Fort forming and connecting Myers Beach at the Parrot Key Caribbean Grill. on a personal level with his fans.

Virtually, you can find Mike on Facebook at Mike Mike has a gritty style like Joe Bonamassa and belts out Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz,” Instagram at mikeimbaspowerful blues improvisations like Eric Clapton. Combined ciani1, YouTube at Mike Imbasciani, and look for The with his astonishing guitar riffs, his robust vocals provide a Imbasciani Chronicles Podcast at Anchor.fm. night of captivating music that will transport you to the days To book a show, call Mike at 941-204-8563. past when your life revolved around the radio and the joy it

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Relentless Fire & Acoustic Fire

Reneé Hose performs all over Southwest Florida with her band Relentless Fire and acoustic duo Acoustic Fire. As well, Renee will do an occasional solo show.

Her album was released April 20 online everywhere.

Reneé is a soulful powerhouse vocalist performing blues, rock and soul and is a guitarist and keyboardist.

Relentless Fire is a rock band covering everything from AC/DC to Van Halen, Cheap Trick, LED Zeppelin, Melissa Etheridge, Pat Benatar, GNR and much more. Relentless Fire also includes Steve

McWilliams on lead guitar, Johnny Kiesling on drums and prentice Harris Sr. on bass guitar.

The acoustic duo also covers many rock favorites featuring two guitars and soaring vocals. Acoustic Fire is seen weekly at Snook Inn on Marco.

Social links include: Facebook.com/relentlessfire Facebook.com/acousticfire Facebook.com/ReneeHose music Instagram: @reneehosemusic Twitter: Renee Hose The full band website is www.relentlessfire.net

Renee Hose, Relentless Fire & Acoustic Fire Continuing our long-time mission to promote local and live music, Happenings Magazine is spotlighting some local talent. These gifted folks can be seen live at various locations around SW Florida, but you can also support them virtually online through social media (via virtual concerts).

And, for those who own a restaurant or need live music for a function or event, these performers are available for hire.

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SIDNEY & BERNE DAVIS ART CENTER

Sounds of Summer continues with two tribute shows

The Sounds of Summer concert series continues in August with two tribute band shows back to back.

The Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center welcomes The Nowhere Band on Friday, Aug. 21 and the zStonez band on Saturday, Aug. 22. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. both nights for cocktails, and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for each show are $22 (general admission).

The Nowhere Band is Southwest Florida’s premier Beatles tribute band.

Covering the full spectrum of The Beatles’ long and varied career, The Nowhere Band creates an unparalleled reproduction, entirely live (with no pre-recorded material), of ‘60s Beatles performances.

The band blends period costumes, authentic instruments, modern lighting, and an abundantly talented quartet of musicians to create an experience any true Beatles fan, young or young-at-heart, simply can’t afford to miss.

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The Nowhere Band

The zSTONEz is Southwest Florida’s premier Rolling Stones tribute band. The band blends period costumes, authentic instruments, modern lighting, and an abundantly talented quartet of musicians to create an experience any true Rolling Stones fan, young or young-at-heart, simply can’t afford to miss.

Other concerts this summer have included dueling pianos with David Rode and Sarah Hadeka Williams in June and Sheena Brook and The F.E.M. Collective in July. The August show is usually a songwriter competition as part of the Island Hopper Songwriters Festival. That competition was canceled when the annual 10-day Island Hopper festival was canceled for this year.

The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First St. in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District. Call the box office for more info at 239-3331933 or visit online at www.sbdac.com.

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Island Hopper Songwriter Festival canceled for 2020

The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, iHeartMedia and BMI announced July 27 that they have postponed the 7th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest scheduled for this September until next year.

“After extensive consideration, and in light of the COVID-19 virus, we felt this was the most prudent way to proceed,” said Tamara Pigott, executive director for The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. “We are just as disappointed as our songwriters and fans but we’re looking forward to next year.”

The new dates will be Sept. 17 – 26 of 2021.

Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is a 10-day music festival in Southwest Florida. It draws some of country music’s greatest singer-songFrank Myers has been at many of the past songwriter festivals and was scheduled to parwriters from Nashville and ticipate again this year. Frank has a new single called "God's Got This" due out Aug. 28. nationwide. More than 80 Photo by Jamie Kuser. artists perform more than 100 shows, most of which are free and in small, intimate venues County Visitor & Convention Bureau, izers have produced three monthly across Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach iHeartMedia, Cat Country 107.1 and Songs from the Sofa – a virtual experiand downtown Fort Myers.

BMI, the largest music rights organizaence featuring previous Island Hopper “iHeart is actively working with Lee tion in the U.S. songwriters on Instagram Live. So far, County and BMI to create new virtual fan Visit www.IslandHopperFest.com or they have included songwriters Sam experiences for our growing Island follow the festival hashtag #islandhopJames, Jay Allen and Maia Sharp.

Hopper audience as well as keeping an perfest as well as the event’s Twitter, Songs from the Sofa will continue on eye on making 2021 our best festival Instagram and Facebook feeds. the third Thursday of every month. ever,” said Louis Kaplan, senior vice Happenings Magazine has been Updates will be shared on www.islandpresident of programming. among the many co-sponsors of the feshopper.fortmyers-sanibel.com/ Island Hopper Songwriter Fest organtival for six years.

Island Hopper is produced by the Lee

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IN CONCERT

PERFORMANCES IN SW FLORIDA,

MAR 8

The Guess Who

Seminole Casino, Immokalee

AUG 20

Ricky Scaggs

MAR 12

Little River Band

Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers

AUG 29

Craig Morgan

MAR 13

The Ranch, Fort Myers

Easton Corbin

The Ranch, Fort Myers

SEP 25

Adam Calhoun

The Ranch, Fort Myers

SEP 26

Slaughter, LA Guns The Ranch, Fort Myers

OCT 1

Collie Buddz

The Ranch, Fort Myers

OCT 2

Toby Keith

Hertz Arena, Estero

Firefall, Poco and Pure Prairie League

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

OCT 3

Allman Betts Band

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

OCT 20

Jonny Lang

Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

38 Special

OCT 25

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater 20 - AUGUST 2020

Todd Rundgren

Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

SUN COAST & KEY WEST

SEP 19

FEB 28 & MAR 1

Alabama in 2021

The Alabama concert scheduled for Aug. 22 at Hertz Arena in Estero has been rescheduled for June 11, 2021. For more details, visit online at www.hertzarena.com

OCT 29

DEC 4

Hertz Arena, Estero

The Ranch, Fort Myers

Casting Crowns and Matthew West

NOV 5

Melisa Etheridge

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

NOV 6

Shenandoah

The Ranch, Fort Myers

NOV 12

Buddy Guy & Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

NOV 18

Bruce Hornsby

Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

DEC 3

John Tesh

Seminole Casino, Immokalee

Dave Mason

Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

Great White and Autograph Johnny Mathis

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

DEC 10

Hermanʼs Hermits starring Peter Noone

Seminole Casino, Immokalee

DEC 11

38 Special

Key West Amphitheater

JAN 31, 2021 Crystal Gayle

Seminole Casino, Immokalee

The Temptations

Key West Amphitheater

David Foster

FEB 8

BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers

Immokalee Bluegrass Festival Seminole Casino

MAR 19

Tracy Lawrence

The Ranch, Fort Myers

JUN 11 Alabama

Hertz Arena, Estero

AUG 6

Slightly Stoopid

Key West Amphitheater

AUG 20

Tedeschi Trucks Band BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers

Rebelution

SEP 19

Key West Amphitheater

NOV 11

Chris Stapleton Hertz Arena, Estero

Daily concert updates at HappeningsMagazine.net

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The Ranch Concert Hall updates schedule New dates have been announced for some of the shows that were previously scheduled at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers. Schedules are changing constantly and ticket buyers are advised to always check with the venue before the event.

The revised Sam Galloway Ford Concert Series welcomes Craig Morgan on Aug. 29, Easton Corbin on Sept. 19, Shenandoah on Nov. 6 and Tracy Lawrence on March 19, 2021.

Other concerts at The Ranch Concert Hall (not part of the Galloway series) include Adam Calhoun on Sept.

25, L.A. Guns and Slaughter on Sept.

26, Collie Buddz, Keznamdi and 4th & Orange on Oct. 1 and Great White and Autograph on Dec. 4.

Easton Corbin

The Sam Galloway Concert Series was started in the fall of 2014 to help

bring awareness to Community Cooperative (The Soup Kitchen) and the good work they do in the community. The concert series features rock and country artists on a regular basis at the venue.

Portions of the profits of each concert go to help Community Cooperative feed the community. For every pound of food donated, Sam Galloway Ford donates $1 to Community Cooperative. Concert goers are also encouraged to bring canned food items to the concerts at The Ranch.

For tickets & details, visit www.theranchfortmyers.com. The Ranch can be reached at 239-985-9839. For most concerts, the doors open at 7 p.m. at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.

Tedeschi Trucks Band

Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi Photo by Shervin Lainez

Tedeschi Trucks Band has revised its tour dates which originally included an Aug. 17 stop at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. The new concert date is Aug. 20, 2021.

Led by Derek Trucks’ stinging fretwork and Susan Tedeschi’s naturally stunning, emotive vocals and guitar talents, the 12member strong collective continues to expand musical boundaries in ways that only a rare caliber of musician can achieve.

Now celebrating 10 years together, the band is touring in 2020 behind their fourth

studio album, Signs and companion EP High & Mighty. Commanding performances and exceptional musical chemistry – hallmarks of the can’t-miss-concert experience fans have come to anticipate live – are evident throughout. From uplifting soulful anthems, to bittersweet ballads and driving rock and roll, Tedeschi Trucks Band delivers a sound and message that taps tradition while also extending the edges of American music with a genre defying collection that is all their own.

For tickets, call 239-481-4849 or visit www.bbmannpah.com.

Acoustic Christmas with John Tesh John Tesh will present an Acoustic Christmas Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. at Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee.

Six music Emmys, two Grammy nominations, three gold records, seven Public Television specials and 8 million records sold. After more than three decades as an international entertainer, John Tesh’s recording and live concert career continues to thrive today.

Whether at the solo piano, with a 12piece ‘big band’ or an 80 piece orchestra, Tesh’s ability to create a unique journey for concert fans with music and storytelling has taken him from the Red Rocks Amphitheater and the Coliseum in Rome to Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center.

John’s live television concerts, including the seminal ‘Live at Red Rocks,’ have

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raised more than 20 million dollars for Public Television.

Tesh’s consistent popularity as a TV and radio broadcaster has only amplified the personal connection with his loyal tribe of fans who get to listen to him six days a week on the ‘Intelligence For Your Life’ radio and television programs. The radio show alone amasses 34 million gross impressions/per week. John’s Facebook page has a weekly reach of 15-20 million engagements/week.

Twenty five years and 50 plus recordings into his musical and broadcast career, John Tesh’s highly successful and varied career path also includes a string of #1 radio hits.

Tickets are are available at 1-800-514ETIX or online at www.jaytv.com

John Tesh

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FORT MYERS RIVER DISTRICT

Southwest Florida artist David Acevedo had a solo exhibit at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center in July.

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David Acevedoʼs solo exhibit entitled “Introspection” opened July 3 at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center.

Edison and Ford Winter Estates open evenings on select dates

Edison and Ford Winter Estates will be open on select nights this summer, so that visitors can enjoy the cooler evening air along the riverfront. On Tuesday, Aug. 4 and Sept. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m., the public is invited to take an evening stroll around the property.

Guests will also get to listen to a talk in the Moonlight Garden about fragrant plants and the history of the garden.

These two evening openings for "Strolling in the Moonlight" coincide with dates that a full moon will be near.

Visitors will be able to stroll the grounds at their own pace and can walk onto the porches of Thomas Edison's and Henry Ford's winter homes. Small groups of 10 people will be escorted into the Moonlight Garden for the presentation (masks are required). Guests Happenings Magazine

may also watch a video about the Moonlight Garden in the historic Edison Caretaker's House (masks are required in indoor spaces).

The gardens will also be open two additional nights during the summer months: Friday, Aug. 14 and Sept. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. During "Summer Nights at Edison Ford," visitors will be treated to music on the Ford lawn and have a chance to see a spectacular sunset over the Caloosahatchee River.

Guests will also be able to stroll the grounds at their own pace, while practicing social distancing.

Guests may bring a lawn chair or blanket to relax and watch the sunset. Tickets will only be available online at EdisonFord.org. The museum and research laboratory will not be open.

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Local artist Alex Wilkinson had a handful of pieces in Julyʼs exhibit at Arts for ACT Gallery on First Street.

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Luminary Hotel to host job fair, eyes opening date

Luminary Hotel & Co. is hosting a job fair to fill various full- and part-time positions at the highly anticipated boutique hotel on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Opportunities include servers, hosts, lobby and room attendants, housekeepers, cooks and more.

Applications are available online and will also be provided during the event.

Candidates are asked to bring their resume.

More than a hotel, Luminary will serve as a hub of excitement and discovery – a focal point where locals and travelers tap into the collective energy of a city, and a story, begun by a brilliant cast of audacious local luminaries.

Overlooking the Caloosahatchee River, Luminary Hotel & Co. will be home to the signature Silver King Ocean Brasserie,

as well as the Beacon Social Drinkery rooftop lounge, The Workshop culinary theater, an indoor and outdoor fitness facility, Ella Mae's Diner and retail space at street level and a spacious pool area on the fourth floor overlooking the Caloosahatchee.

The 12-story hotel will also offer more than 8,000 square feet of function space and is directly adjacent to the neighboring Caloosa Sound Convention Center.

The job fair will be held at the Sydney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers. To apply online and to see a full list of positions available, visit MainsailHotels.com/careers.

The hotel and convention center are scheduled to open in September.

Local artist Kate Hyde Swanstrom participated in JulyĘźs exhibit at Arts for ACT Gallery on First Street.

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Due to COVID-19, events are subject to change. Please check before attending.

AUGUST CALENDAR

SAT - 1

Third annual Gardner’s Park Stroll The Butterfly Estates, 1815 Fowler St., Fort Myers 10 - 11:30 a.m. 239-690-2359 David Morin: Elvis & The Legends Through Aug. 2 Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral 239-772-5862 The Addams Family Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples Gulfshore Playhouse will proceed with its STAR Academy production of The Addams Family, performed by students ages 13 to 18. www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org

Great White

Mike Imbasciani & His Bluez Rockerz Lighthouse Grill at Stump Pass, 260 Maryland Ave., Englewood 6 - 9 p.m. 941-828-1368

The Great White concert originally planned for Aug. 14 at the Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon in Fort Myers has been rescheduled. The new concert date is Dec. 4. Special guests will be Autograph. For tickets and more info, visit www.theranchfortmyers.com

East Palm Mercado Every Saturday & Sunday Outdoor Neighborhood Marketplace at Neenie's House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 224-678-4901

Acoustic Fire Bimini Bait Shack, 17501 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Myers, 6 - 10 p.m. 239-360-2248

Derek Trenholm Bimini Bait Shack, 17501 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Myers, 6 - 10 p.m. 239-360-2248

Pain, Process and Promise exhibit Through Aug. 20 Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 239-939-2787

High Tide Miceli’s Restaurant, 3930 Pine Island Road, Matlacha noon - 3 p.m. 239-282-8233

Live on the Bravo Green with Peter Kolter Mercato, 9132 Strada Place, Naples 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. www.mercatoshops.com Faded Roots Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Local Showcase debuts Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero New year-round showcase of local, hand-made items by 30 vendors.

239-948-3766 Live music at the Village Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda John Patti noon - 4 p.m., Paul Roush 5 - 9 p.m. 941-575-3007 apARTment exhibit Through Aug. 23 Mercato, 9105 Strada Place, Naples, suite 3135, a joint project

by Live Art Naples, Mercato and the United Arts Council of Collier County 239-254-1080 26 - AUGUST 2020

Girl Meets Boy Doc Ford’s, 708 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

239-765-9660 Keefe Klug Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery, 927 Cape Coral Parkway East, Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m.

239-471-0295

SUN - 2

Ron Lorenzo Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454 Skylark Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda noon - 4 p.m., 941-575-3007

Heather Brooks Dixie Fish Co., 714 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 239-233-8837

MON - 3

WED - 5

World of Pearl The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Live on the Bravo Green with Jenny Ve Mercato, 9132 Strada Place, Naples 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. www.mercatoshops.com Girl Meets Boy Doc Ford’s, 708 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

239-765-9660

Derek Trenholm Doc Ford’s, 5400 South Seas Plantation Road, Captiva 6 - 9 p.m. 239-312-4275

Acoustic Fire Snook Inn, 1215 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

239-394-3313

TUE - 4

THU - 6

Strolling in the Moonlight Edison and Ford Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 6 - 9 p.m. 239-334-7419 Heather Brooks Doc Ford’s, 5400 South Seas Plantation Road, Captiva 6 - 9 p.m. 239-312-4275

Larry Wells The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Mercato Nights Music Series with Nostaljah Mercato, 9132 Strada Place, Naples 6 p.m. www.mercatoshops.com

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FRI - 7

Mike Imbasciani and His Bluez Rockerz Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Leslie Morrow exhibit Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers Opening 6 - 10 p.m. On display through Aug. 27. 239-333-1933 Rita Beach Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda 5 - 9 p.m., 941-575-3007 ACT Gallery exhibit opens Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 First St., Fort Myers Terry Lynn Spry and Jessi Dilich exhibits, 4 - 8 p.m.

239-337-5050 Carded Miniature Masterpieces exhibit Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers Opening 6 - 10 p.m. On display through Aug. 27. 239-333-1933 Living Art exhibit DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery & Gifts, 1815 Fowler St., unit 3, Fort Myers, 6 - 9:30 p.m., 239-590-8645

Relentless Fire Jack’s Bait Shack, 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Naples 9:30 p.m. 239-594-3460

SAT - 8

SUN - 9

Ron Lorenzo Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454

Torched Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454

Chris G Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda noon - 4 p.m., 941-575-3007

Live music at the Village Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Southbound band noon - 4 p.m., Sunny Jim White 5 - 9 p.m.

941-575-3007

Heather Brooks Dixie Fish Co., 714 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 239-233-8837

Keefe Klug Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery, 927 Cape Coral Parkway East, Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m.

239-471-0295 Live music on the Bravo Green Mercato, 9132 Strada Place, Naples 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. www.mercatoshops.com East Palm Mercado Every Saturday & Sunday Outdoor Neighborhood Marketplace at Neenie's House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 224-678-4901

High Tide Miceli’s Restaurant, 3930 Pine Island Road, Matlacha noon - 3 p.m. 239-282-8233

MON - 10

Derek Trenholm Doc Ford’s, 5400 South Seas Plantation Road, Captiva 6 - 9 p.m. 239-312-4275

TUE - 11

Heather Brooks Doc Ford’s, 5400 South Seas Plantation Road, Captiva 6 - 9 p.m. 239-312-4275

WED - 12

Live music on the Bravo Green Mercato, 9132 Strada Place, Naples 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. www.mercatoshops.com

Derek Trenholm The Boat House, 1516 SE 46th St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m.

239-549-2628

World of Pearl The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141

Grand Opening - Open House School of Rock, 6900 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers Free food, live performances, meet teachers, tour classrooms 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 239-932-7625

Girl Meets Boy Doc Ford’s, 708 Fishermen’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

239-765-9660 Acoustic Fire Snook Inn, 1215 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

239-394-3313

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Dean Martin Variety Show Through Sept. 26 Broadway Palm, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 239-278-4422

Larry Wells The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141

FRI - 21

Heather Brooks Thursday & Friday Doc Ford’s, 5400 South Seas Plantation Road, Captiva 6 p.m. 239-312-4275

Tiki Tom & Moni Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda 5 - 9 p.m., 941-575-3007

Acoustic Fire Ralph’s Place, 1305 Cape Coral Parkway East, Cape Coral 7 - 10 p.m. 239-549-2040

FRI - 14

Delta Crossing Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Paul Roush Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda 5 - 9 p.m., 941-575-3007

Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141

Chris Stapletonʼs “All American Road Show” tour stop at Hertz Arena in Estero was postponed in July and the new concert date is Nov. 11, 2021. For tickets and more info, visit www.hertzarena.com

Summer Nights at Edison Ford Edison and Ford Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 6 - 9 p.m. 239-334-7419

Keefe Klug Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery, 927 Cape Coral Parkway East, Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m.

239-471-0295

Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141

SUN - 16

SAT - 15

Bad Latitude Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Live music at the Village Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda John Patti noon - 4 p.m., Skylark 5 - 9 p.m. 941-575-3007 East Palm Mercado Every Saturday & Sunday Outdoor Neighborhood Marketplace at Neenie's House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 224-678-4901 Live music on the Bravo Green Mercato, 9132 Strada Place, Naples 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. www.mercatoshops.com Acoustic Fire The Boat House, 1516 SE 46th St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m.

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Ron Lorenzo Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454 Dan Meadows Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda noon - 4 p.m., 941-575-3007 Heather Brooks Dixie Fish Co., 714 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 239-233-8837 High Tide Miceli’s Restaurant, 3930 Pine Island Road, Matlacha noon - 3 p.m. 239-282-8233 Derek Trenholm Bimini Bait Shack, 17501 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Myers, 6 - 10 p.m. 239-360-2248 Relentless Fire Ragged Ass Saloon, 3421 Stringfellow Road, St. James City, 2 - 5 p.m. 239-282-1131

WED - 19

Yogini Rachel Neenie's House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers Debut of sunset yoga, 7:30 p.m.

224-678-4901 Live music on the Bravo Green Mercato, 9132 Strada Place, Naples 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. www.mercatoshops.com

Sounds of Summer: The Nowhere Band Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.

Tickets $20, 239-333-1933

SAT - 22

Riverside Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Live music at the Village Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Dan Meadows noon - 4 p.m., Sunny Jim White 5 - 9 p.m.

941-575-3007

World of Pearl The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141

East Palm Mercado Every Saturday & Sunday Outdoor Neighborhood Marketplace at Neenie's House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 224-678-4901

Girl Meets Boy Doc Ford’s, 708 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

239-765-9660

Live music on the Bravo Green Mercato, 9132 Strada Place, Naples 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. www.mercatoshops.com

Acoustic Fire Snook Inn, 1215 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

239-394-3313

Sounds of Summer: zSTONEz Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.

Tickets $20, 239-333-1933

THU - 20

Gulf Coast Leisure: Art and Poetry Networking Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers, 8 p.m. www.gclmovement.com Larry Wells The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141

Keefe Klug Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery, 927 Cape Coral Parkway East, Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m.

239-471-0295

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SUN - 23

Ron Lorenzo Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454 Paul Roush Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda noon - 4 p.m., 941-575-3007 Derek Trenholm The Boat House, 1516 SE 46th St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m.

239-549-2628 High Tide Miceli’s Restaurant, 3930 Pine Island Road, Matlacha noon - 3 p.m. 239-282-8233 Heather Brooks Dixie Fish Co., 714 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 239-233-8837

WED - 26

Live music on the Bravo Green Mercato, 9132 Strada Place, Naples 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. www.mercatoshops.com

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World of Pearl The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Girl Meets Boy Doc Ford’s, 708 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

239-765-9660 Acoustic Fire Snook Inn, 1215 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

239-394-3313

THU - 27

Larry Wells The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141

FRI - 28

Iconic Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Chris G Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda 5 - 9 p.m., 941-575-3007

Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141

Craig Morgan The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, Doors open 7 p.m. 239-985-9839

SAT - 29

Relentless Fire Latitude 78 Bar & Grille, 35 NE Pine Island Road, Cape Coral 6 - 9 p.m. 239-458-1388

Bite the Bullet Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 East Palm Mercado Every Saturday & Sunday Outdoor Neighborhood Marketplace at Neenie's House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 224-678-4901 Live music at the Village Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Sunny Jim White noon - 4 p.m., Tiki Tom & Moni 5 - 9 p.m.

941-575-3007 Live music on the Bravo Green Mercato, 9132 Strada Place, Naples 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. www.mercatoshops.com Keefe Klug Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery, 927 Cape Coral Parkway East, Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m.

239-471-0295

SUN - 30

Ron Lorenzo Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454 Dan Meadows Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda noon - 4 p.m., 941-575-3007 Heather Brooks Dixie Fish Co., 714 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 239-233-8837 High Tide Miceli’s Restaurant, 3930 Pine Island Road, Matlacha noon - 3 p.m. 239-282-8233 Derek Trenholm Bimini Bait Shack, 17501 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Myers, 6 - 10 p.m. 239-360-2248

AUGUST 2020 - 29

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DJ’s Rhythm House

DJ’s Rhythm House is a restaurant and nightclub located in Fort Myers. At The Rhythm House, we strive to provide Great Service, Top Quality Food and Drinks as well as Live Entertainment. Featuring Excellent Food as well as well-known Local Talent! We offer live music weekly. We have the best hard wood dance floor and Sound Systems in the area! Come and relax. Listen to great music, enjoy an excellent dinner and a couple of drinks with your friends, neighbors or colleagues and experience the love of music for yourself. All bands start at 6:30 and conclude at 9:30 p.m. Reservations required for all shows.

16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 239-466-8326 www.therhythmhousefortmyers.com

Ichiban Japanese & Chinese

Located at the entrance to the Hotel Indigo, we offer a wide selection of Japanese and Chinese menu items.

Stop by for lunch or dinner. They are open six days a week (closed Sundays).

1520 Broadway, #105, Downtown Fort Myers 239-334-6991 www.IchibanDowntownFortMyers.com

Pinchers

Located on the historic Caloosahatchee River and offering the best riverfront dining experience and sunset views, Pinchers at the Marina at Edison Ford is the place for the freshest seafood.

Caught from local waters by local fishermen, Pinchers brings the best catch from the water to the table. With 2 for 1 Happy Hour all day every day and kids eat free, Pinchers is Florida Seafood, Florida Style. Pinchers has 13 Florida locations including Key West, Tin City Naples, Bonita Springs, Tarpon Point Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach and Gulf Coast Town Center.

2360 West First St., Fort Myers 239-245-7049 www.pinchersusa.com

30 - AUGUST 2020

Southern Grill

We welcome you to our Southern Grill.

We have a full service restaurant, two outdoor dog friendly bars & several onsite party venues.

There is no entry fee to get into the Shell Factory store or restaurants. Parking is free.

While you're here, visit the Fun Park & Soaring Eagle Zipline or stroll through The Nature Park. Take advantage of our wonderful Florida weather & enjoy your favorite cold drink at our outdoor bar. You can chill out while listening to live music every day at the Shell Factory restaurants & bars.

2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 239-995-3999 www.shellfactory.com

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort

There's always something to do at the Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at the Dolphin Key Resort. Located in Downtown Cape Coral, the biggest Tiki bar in the world offers live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday, Key West Style Relax Wednesday and Thursday, Light outdoor atmosphere, so family, and friends two or four legged are welcome. Great food menu, with Florida Specials, pool table,TVs. Open 7 days. Kitchen open late.

1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 239-540-8454 www.dolphinkeyresort.com

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Nik Wallenda’s Daredevil Rally The “King of the High Wire” – Nik Wallenda brought his Daredevil Rally Drive-in Thrill Show to the Hertz Arena parking lot in Estero July 9 - 12.

The shows featured Wallenda and his wife, Erendira Wallenda, as well as internationally renowned daredevils to include FMX freestyle jumpers, BMX riders, sway pole performers, motorcycles in a steel globe, a wheel of steel and a human cannonball.

With 11 Guinness World Records and a list of never before seen death defying feats, Wallenda has performed live in every state in the USA and all over the world.

From crossing the Grand Canyon and

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Niagara Falls to walking blindfolded between two towers in Chicago, he personifies the Wallenda Family legacy of “Never Giving Up” and has time and time again proven that “Fear is a Liar.”

Photos by Jamie Kuser

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