January 2019 Happenings Magazine

Theatre • Concerts • Art • Dining • Comedy • Music

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CLAY WALKER AT THE RANCH DON MCLEAN AT SEMINOLE CASINO JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR AT CULTURAL PARK THEATER

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SW FLORIDA

Gerardo Leccese

Naples • Fort Myers • Cape Coral • Port Charlotte • Key West

Publisher’s Spotlight New shows

Well, a new year has arrived, and that means we are well into season with a variety of great theatrical performances to see. So let’s get right to it and see what’s on stage in Southwest Florida.

Laboratory Theater of Florida presents Hedwig and the Angry Inch Jan. 18 through Feb. 3 in Fort Myers.

The Naples Players start off the new year with Don’t Dress for Dinner, playing Jan. 16 through Feb. 10 at the Sugden Theatre.

Broadway Palm turns on the disco lights with Saturday Night Fever. The musical will play now through Feb. 9.

Gulfshore Playhouse presents The Revolutionists Jan. 12 through Feb. 3 at the Norris Center in Naples.

In Cape Coral, Jesus Christ Superstar lights up the stage Jan. 11 through Jan. 20 at Cultural Park Theater.

Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical plays now through Feb. 24 in the Florida Rep’s ArtStage Studio Theatre in Fort Myers.

In Naples, TheatreZone kicks off the new year with The Mystery of Edwin Drood from Jan. 10 - 20.

At the Off Broadway Palm Theatre, Mid-Life 2 will be on stage Jan. 10 through Feb. 23.

New Phoenix Theatre is scheduled to produce its first show at its brand new facility in Fort Myers. Marvin’s Room will be performed Jan. 10 - 30.

Gulfshore Opera presents Don Pasquale at various locations Jan. 31 Feb. 10.

Come Blow Your Horn is on the Marco Players’ stage Jan. 2 - 20.

Theatre Conspiracy presents The Agitators Jan. 17 through Jan. 27 at the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers.

The Charlotte Players start the year with The Ladies Foursome, opening Jan. 5 at the Langdon Playhouse.

In Naples, the Studio Players present Burn This Jan. 11 through Feb. 3 at the Golden Gate Community Center.

Fences opens Jan. 11 at the Florida Repertory Theatre. The August Wilson play runs through Jan. 30.

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Art, food & music

This is always an exciting time of the year in SW Florida for outdoor festivals.

Because of our wonderful temperatures, many event planners produce some great art, food and music festivals.

The Sanibel Community House Art Festival is Jan. 18 and 19.

The Taps & Tunes craft beer and music festival takes place Jan. 12 in downtown Fort Myers.

The Naples New Year’s Art Show is Jan. 5 and 6 on 5th Avenue South.

The Fort Myers Seafood and Music Festival will debut Jan. 4 6 in downtown Fort Myers.

Th Cape Coral Art League’s 9th annual Art Fair is Jan. 26 and 27.

The Naples Artcrafters fine art and crafts show is Jan. 12 in Cambier Park.

The Cape Coral Arts & Music Festival is Jan. 12 and 13 in South Cape Coral.

The Art Festival at Mercato takes place Jan. 26 and 27 in Naples.

The Bonita Springs National Art Festival is Jan. 12 and 13 at Riverside Park.

The Estero Fine Art Show is Jan. 5 and 6 at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers.

The 16th annual Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival is Jan. 25 and 26 in downtown Fort Myers.

The Shell Factory and Nature Park hosts its annual Gumbo Fest Jan. 27 in North Fort Myers.

The ClamJam Seafood and Music Festival will run Jan. 26 and 27 at the German American Social Club in Cape Coral.

Another year

On a final note, Kathy and I would like to express our extreme gratitude for the support we have received last year from our advertisers, partners and readers.

We are truly blessed to be able to publish our monthly event magazines for so many years. Hard to believe, but Happenings Magazine has been entertaining SW Florida since 1995; and our sister publication, Lee County Family News magazine, has been going strong since 1991. Thank you again for your support and may your new year be awesome.

Rock on,

Jamie

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THEATRE

LABORATORY THEATER OF FLORIDA

HEDWIG

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PJ McCready as Hedwig.

AND THE

ANGRY INCH The four-time Tony Award winner Hedwig and the Angry Inch by Stephen Trask & John Cameron Mitchell opens Jan. 18 at The Laboratory Theater of Florida in downtown Fort Myers.

Meet Hedwig, the East German rock icon, born in East Berlin only to fall in love with an American G.I. and flee to the West.

Unfortunately, nothing worked out quite as it was supposed to - years later, Hedwig is leading her rock band on a tour of the U.S., telling her life story through a series of concerts at Bilgewater Inn seafood restaurants. Her tour dates coincide with those of arena-rock star Tommy Gnosis, a wide-eyed boy who once loved Hedwig - but then left with all her songs.

Director Paul Graffy says, “The search for one's identity is universal. We are all searching for that which makes us whole. Along with this search the characters explore the delicate balance of the male and female personas that exist in each of us. Hedwig fuses the sexual ambiguity of the glam rock movement with the confrontational directness of the punk rock movement and a hailstorm of emotions ensues. The mirror has two faces, and only when we are able to recognize them, accept them, and blend them can we transcend.”

“This sexy, surprising, touching, naughty over-the-top glam musical is called the best new rock musical in a generation for a reason.

The music is excellent, the characters beautifully flawed, the story groundbreaking and sensitive and funny; audiences will laugh and cry and go home humming the tunes,” says artistic director Annette Trossbach.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch plays from Jan. 18 to Feb. 3 at the Laboratory Theater of Florida. Performance dates are as follows: Jan. 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and Feb. 1, 2 at 8 p.m.; Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 2, 3 at 2 p.m.

A half-price preview night will be held Jan. 17. Pizza and a free show for teenagers will be Jan. 19, starting at 6:30 p.m Reservations are required. The Process of Transformation: A Community talk back will be held following the Jan. 31 performance.

Tickets are available to purchase online at www.Brownpapertickets.com or by calling the box office at 239-218-0481. For additional savings, guests may purchase a 2018-2019 season pass. The theatre is located at 1634 Woodford Ave. in the Fort Myers River District.

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Tenderly THEATRE

FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE

Musical pays tribute to Rosemary Clooney Florida Repertory Theatre presents Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman, a personal and poignant portrait of the woman whose unparalleled talent and unbridled personality made her a legend. It plays now through Feb. 24 in the ArtStage Studio Theatre.

"This musical is a wonderful tribute to one of the most recognizable voices of the 20th Century," said artistic director Greg Longenhagen, "and we are so pleased to have the original cast with us here in Southwest Florida. Many people don't know Rosemary's life story which touched so many lives, and this musical shows us what a strong woman she was.

She sang some of the most beloved music that defined the 1940s and 1950s, and hers is a story of courage and resilience that audiences will love."

Florida Rep's producMichael Marotta and Susan Haefner in Florida Repʼs production tion reunites original cast Photo by Joe Dafeldecker members Susan Haefner and Michael Marotta, who "Sisters," "Botch-a-Me," "Mambo Italiano" and originated these roles in the 2014 world-preof course, "Tenderly." miere production at the Cincinnati Playhouse A regional theatre and New York veteran, in the Park.

Susan Haefner makes her Florida Rep debut Tenderly looks back at Rosemary's modest as Rosemary Clooney after originating the Maysville, Kentucky childhood and follows her role in Cincinnati and appearing in two subserise to Hollywood and recording stardom quent regional productions. Frequent Florida before the advent of rock 'n' roll and a battle Rep guest artist, Michael Marotta, takes on with depression and addiction threatened her multiple roles in the production, including Bing career. Clooney's signature songs are woven Crosby, José Ferrer, Frank Sinatra, Clooney's in and out of the story as audiences learn psychiatrist, and even her mother and sister, about her professional successes as well as Betty. New York-based Marotta appears in the her struggles - and cheer for her triumphant role for the sixth time with this production and comeback. With over 20 of her most beloved was seen most recently in Florida Rep's hits, the score is itself a salute to the golden Cabaret last March. age of music, and features all the songs that Also making her Florida Rep debut is made Rosemary famous, like "Hey There," 8 - January 2019

director Eleanor Holdridge, who's worked at major regional companies across the country and holds an MFA in directing from Yale.

In addition to her extensive work as a director, Holdridge is head of directing at Catholic University of America's Department of Drama. Musical director Victoria Casella (Night and Day and Spelling Bee) and choreographer MK Lawson (Florida Rep debut) join Holdridge to lead an expert creative team, including resident set designer Jordan Moore (Damascus), costume designer Charlene Gross (Night and Day), ensemble lighting designer Todd O. Wren (How the Other Half Loves), sound designer Katie Lowe (Damascus), and ensemble stage manager Amy Massari (Becoming Dr. Ruth).

Tickets are available online at www.FloridaRep.org and through the box office at 239-332-4488 and are of Tenderly. priced at $55 for regular performances. Subscriptions start as low as $150 for six plays and offer the best seats and the most significant savings, and are available through the box office. Box office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. New this season, Florida Rep's parking lot will open two hours before each performance and offers guests limited free parking across the street from the Arcade Theatre. Performances are Tuesday-Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and 2 p.m. on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Florida Repertory Theatre performs in the Historic Arcade Theatre and the ArtStage Studio Theatre on Bay St. between Jackson & Hendry with limited free parking in the Fort Myers River District.

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THEATRE

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER

on stage at Broadway Palm The Broadway Palm stage is heating up with the megamusical Saturday Night Fever playing Dec. 29 through Feb. 9.

The high-energy production features electrifying choreography by Amy Marie McCleary along with the Bee Gees’ charttopping score.

Saturday Night Fever is one of the most adored dance stories of all time and captures the passion, energy and life-changing moments that have thrilled audiences for over 40 years. Tony, a young man from Brooklyn, tries to escape his problems and dance his way to a better life.

With his electric dance

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moves, he hits the dance floor every weekend at the discotheque where he tries to win the admiration of the crowd, and his crush. Based on the 1977 film that became a cultural phenomenon, the score is packed with Bee Gees’ hits including “Night Fever,” “Stayin' Alive,” “How Deep Is Your Love?,” “Jive Talking,” “You Michael Notardonato Should Be Dancing” and more.

Making his Broadway Palm debut in the leading role of Tony Manero is Michael Notardonato. Michael has played Tony three times before, both in the states and internationally. His most recent portrayal earned him a Connecticut Critics Circle nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Musical. Michael graduated from The Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theatre and he is a member of the Actors’ Equity Association.

Put on your Boogie Shoes and head to Broadway Palm for Saturday Night Fever playing Dec. 29 through Feb. 9. Performances are Tuesday through Sunday evenings with select matinees. Tickets are $45 to $70 with group prices available.

Tickets are now on sale and can be reserved by calling (239) 2784422, visiting online at www.BroadwayPalm.com or in person at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.

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TheatreZone in Naples

World famous video game

voice actor to appear in

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Quinton Flynn, an actor best roles in The Mystery of Edwin known for voicing hundreds of Drood, is a dual role. The charvideo game, animation and acter is played with a British anime characters, will appear as accent, which is a breeze for Neville/Grinstead in Flynn.

TheatreZone’s producThis hilarious, tion of The Mystery of interactive whoEdwin Drood from Jan. dunit mystery 10 - 20. musical allows the Flynn is well known audience to enter to gamers as Raiden in the action and the Metal Gear series, become the ultiAxel and Lea in the mate detectives.

Kingdom Hearts The show is series, Reno in Final based on Charles Fantasy VII and its Dickens’ unfinsequels and prequels, ished novel of the Henry in No More same name.

Heroes, and Marvel In small town Quinton Flynn Characters Spiderof Chesterham, Man, Venom, and England, the Deadpool. He is a frequently young and charming Edwin recurring actor in the video Drood has been mysteriously game series Crash Bandicoot, murdered. But by whom? His Silver in Sonic The Hedgehog leering romantic rival, John series, and also voices Jhin Jasper? The infamous purveyor from League of Legends. of opium and vice, Princess The wide-ranging actor has Puffer? The mysterious also served as narrator of the Landless twins, newly arrived television series I'd Kill for You, from Ceylon? Or someone else and multiple characters of the even more dastardly and villaintelevision ous? Dickens series Robot passed away Chicken, before he was Naruto, Bleach, able to reveal the Scooby-Doo culprit. Rupert and My Life as Holmes’ awarda Teenage winning musical Robot. solves this “We are predicament by thrilled to have asking the audiQuinton in one ence to choose of our which character is TheatreZone the killer by putshows,” says ting it to a vote.

Mark Danni, founding artistic After its inception as part of director. “My wife, Karen Molnar the New York Shakespeare Danni, went to high school with Festival, headed by Joseph him, so we have followed his Papp of the Public Theatre, career for the past 30 years.

Drood moved to Broadway and And, my three teenagers are played for a total of 608 perhuge fans of Quinton’s, so they formances at the Imperial are excited to meet the voice Theatre starring Betty Buckley, behind the video game characCleo Laine and George Rose. ters they know.

The theatre is in residence “We’ve been asking Quinton on the Community School of to audition for years,” Danni Naples campus, 13275 continues. “We are glad the Livingston Road, Naples. right TheatreZone role for him Tickets are on sale at www.thecame along at the right time.” atre.zone or by calling 888-966Neville/Grinstead, like all 3352 x 1.

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Don’t Dress for Dinner THE NAPLES PLAYERS

The Naples Players announce the cast for their upcoming comedy, Don’t Dress for Dinner, which runs Jan. 16 through Feb. 10 in Blackburn Hall at The Naples Players Sugden Theatre.

Don’t Dress for Dinner is a clever and rollicking comedy written by French playwright Marc Camoletti, who wrote Boeing-Boeing. Bernard’s plans for a romantic rendezvous with his mistress are complete with a gourmet caterer and an alibi courtesy of his friend, Robert. But when Bernard’s wife learns that Robert will be visiting for the weekend, she decides to stay in town for a surprise tryst of her own—setting the stage for a collision course of assumed identities and outrageous infidelities.

The cook is Suzette, the lover is Suzanne, the friend is bewildered, the wife is suspicious, the husband is losing his mind, and everyone is guaranteed a good time at this hilarious romp through the French countryside.

Directed by TNP’s associate artistic director Jessica Walck (Kalamazoo), assistant director is Margo Crupi. New York-based scenic designer Starlet Jones will design the set, lighting design is

by Craig Walck, sound design is by Bradley Van Houten and costume design is by Dot Auchmoody.

Stage Manager is Paul Polomsky.

Seasoned TNP actor James Duggan (Maple & Vine) plays the lead Bernard and is paired-up in a dynamic comic duo with local director and actor Brett Marston. Duggan and Marston gave a brilliantly dynamic comedic performance in TNP’s production of The Foreigner. Rachel Ewy previously seen as Belle in TNP’s Beauty & the Beast plays Jacqueline and has performed at TNP since a young age and recently directed ETC Readers Theatre’s Making God Laugh. Rachel Borwein, seen last season as Petruchio in Taming of the Shrew, plays Suzette and also performs with local theatre troupe, The Studio Players. Lori Grandon is celebrating her TNP main stage debut in the role of Suzanne. She has participated in ETC Readers Theatre and has also performed in The Vagina Monologues benefiting Project Help. Daniel Ospina plays George, and is a newcomer who is excited to begin his journey on stage with The Naples Players.

“This is an extremely fast-paced comedy with pristine timing and will be one wild ride for the audience,” shares Jessica Walck. “I’m working hard so that this audience gets every belly laugh they deserve,” she continues.

The Sugden Theatre is located at 701 5th Ave. S. in Naples. Tickets are $40 and are available for purchase online at www.NaplesPlayers.org or by contacting the box office at (239) 263-7990.

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Lori Grandon plays Suzanne, James Duggan is Bernard and Rachel Ewy is Jacqueline in The Naples Players comedy production of Donʼt Dress for Dinner playing Jan. 16 – Feb. 10 at the Sugden Community Theatre.

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JESUS CHRIST

SUPERSTAR kicks off the new year at

Cultural Park in Cape Coral

By Michael Moran A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for more than 40 years, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless rock opera set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.

The iconic score contains such well-known numbers as “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane.” This musical classic illuminates the transcendant power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the soul.

In 1970, U.S. troops in Vietnam were fighting a war that had lost public support. It was a time to question authority, to rebel against the status quo.

Two musicians, Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice, created a theatrical production that would invade our homes through radio and pop culture references for the next 40 years, Jesus Christ Superstar.”Was it pro-religion, anti-religion, or something in between? It was a rock opera, a show with powerful music and thought-provoking lyrics that chronicles the final days in the life of Jesus.

Though fairly consistent with the New Testament, the production is based on the viewpoint of Judas Iscariot, the infamous betrayer. Critics at the time immediately wondered if the interpretation presents Judas in a too sympathetic light. The Happenings Magazine

musical hit is not attempting to re-enact the New Testament, rather by omitting ambiguity, takes religion out of it by presenting Jesus the man.

This masterpiece is the first production of the Cultural Park Theatre’s 2019 Culliton Gunterberg Season. It opens Jan. 11 and runs through Jan. 20 with performances on Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday and Sunday matinees.

Ticket prices range from $10 for children to $21 for adults, with special prices for college students, seniors and group rates.

Next up in January is A Night with Legends featuring David Morin.

David Morin is a singer and performer of great hits of the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. He is also one of the best Elvis tribute artists of the world. David is not just a great vocalist, but a great entertainer as well. He will get the crowd dancing, guaranteed.

He has performed big venues such as The Bellagio Vegas, Hard Rock Casino, Mardi Gras Casino, Isle Capri Casino, Calder Casino and Seminole Classic Casino. He has an amazing vocal range that can impersonate many singers such as Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Dion, Ricky Nelson, Bob Seger, Neil Diamond, James Brown, Roy Orbison, Michael Buble and Elvis. Performances are Jan. 25 at 8 p.m., Jan. 26 at 3 and 8 p.m., and Jan. 27 at 3 p.m.

Price is $21 for all tickets.

Cultural Park Theater is located at 528 Cultural Park Blvd. in Cape Coral. Order tickets by calling 239-772-5862 or at the theater from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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

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THEATRE

GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE

The Revolutionists

For its third production of the 2018-19 season, Gulfshore Playhouse explores timely topics of equality and freedom through a historic and comedic lens with The Revolutionists.

Set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror, America’s most-popular playwright, Lauren Gunderson’s play tells the story of an unlikely alliance between four iconic women. Directed by Gulfshore Playhouse founder and producing artistic director Kristen Coury, the French fantasy takes the stage Jan. 12 to Feb. 3.

The Revolutionists opens audiences to the often untold, female side of historic and chaotic events during the French Revolution. Gunderson has imagined a provocative plot, bringing together four historic female figures – Queen Marie Antoinette, assassin Charlotte Corday, playwright Olympe de Gouges, and spy Marianne Angelle.

As they try to find comfort and support in each other, a fifth counterpart on stage – the guillotine – is a subtle, constant reminder of the history they can’t change. Powerful, yet funny, this fantasy-comedy is a call to action, tackling topics the world still struggles with today.

“It’s actually based on a totally true story, which I found inspiring, shocking and really curious. The main tone of the play is going to feel like this combination of what you might hear in 1793 and a really modern, edgy, rebellious, Tina Fey-Amy Poehler, rolling kind of humor,” Gunderson said.

“I felt that was the way to make it engaging, fast, funny and surprising.”

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Angela Janas

Dria Brown

Taking on these fiercely passionate roles are cast members Marina Shay, who is making her Gulfshore Playhouse debut and appeared in Gunderson’s Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley; Dria Brown, who starred in the national tour of Hamlet/Saint Joan and the Off-Broadway production of Ain’t No Mo’; Shannon Marie Sullivan, whose TV credits include Law and Order: SVU, Blacklist: Redemption, The Good Wife and The Rewrite with Hugh Grant; and Angela Janas, who previously appeared at Gulfshore Playhouse in The Merchant of Venice and Starcrosse” and the OffBroadway production of Stuffed.

Marina Shay

Shannon Marie Sullivan

Playwright Lauren Gunderson was named the most produced playwright in America by American Theatre magazine for the 2017-2018 season, with plays staged almost twice as often as anyone else on the list. She has 27 productions – eight of which she has co-written – including I and You, The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful and Her Dog!, Bauer and Silent Sky. In addition to Gunderson and Coury, the creative team for The Revolutionists includes lighting designer Jimmy Lawlor, costume designer Robin L. McGee, scenic designer Kristen Martino, stage manager Emily Hauger and sound designer Beth Lake.

Evening shows begin at 8; matinees begin at 3 p.m.

Show subscriptions are available and include priority seating, exclusive events, and discounted pricing. Tickets begin at $42; all tickets are $35 two hours before a performance. For purchase information, visit www.GulfshorePlayhouse.org or contact 866-811-4111.

Free pre-show discussions take place Jan. 13, 16, 27, and 30, where Gulfshore Playhouse artistic staff lead conversations about themes and topics related to the production. Audience members can also stick around for post-show conversations on Jan. 17 and 20.

Gulfshore Playhouse performs at The Norris Center, 755 8th Ave. S, Naples.

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New Phoenix Theatre

to debut with Marvin’s Room

The New Phoenix Theatre is scheduled to present its very first show in January.

Marvin’s Room will open Jan. 10 and run through Jan. 27, according to the group’s website. Performances will be Jan. 10 - 12, 17 - 19 and 24 26 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 13, 20 and 27 at 2 p.m.

Bessie lives in Florida where she cares for her painridden aunt and ailing father, Marvin, who is confined to his bed and unable to speak.

When Bessie is diagnosed with leukemia, her only hope is to contact her longestranged sister, Lee, to see if their bone marrow is compatible for a transplant. Lee reluctantly makes the trip from Ohio, bringing along her two sons, one of whom, Hank, has just been released from an institution after a wave of arson.

The sisters’ reunion is uneasy at best, with long

buried recriminations coming to the surface even as love slowly overwhelms Lee's veneer of selfishness and glib denial. Bessie's challenge becomes reuniting Lee and Hank before he rejects her completely for her years of neglect. Beloved for its mordant humor and unflinching wisdom, Scott McPherson’s dark comedy allows us a moving view of one woman’s commitment to family and response to despair.

Other shows planned for the inaugural season include La Cage aux Folles in March, The Shadow Box in May and Rumors in June.

The new theatrical venue is located at 13211 McGregor Blvd. #1 in Fort Myers. For tickets and more information, call 239-284-5214, e-mail info@newphoenixtheatrefortmyers.org or visit online at www.newphoenixtheatrefortmyers.org.

CULTURAL PARK THEATRE COMPANY The Gunterberg Charitable Foundation’s

BROADWAY SERIES

JANUARY 11th - 20th

A Night with Legends starring

David Morin

Come Blow Your Horn in Marco

The Marco Players ring in 2019 with Neil Simon's awardwinning comedy Come Blow Your Horn.

With this classic, you'll enjoy a couple hours of laughter. This show is simply straight up funny. Directed by Paula Keenan, the production opens Jan. 2 and runs

Jan. 25 & 26

through Jan. 20.

The local cast of Come Blow Your Horn includes Len Becker, Karen Ezrine, Elijah Bettencourt, Tracy Lane and Jesse Heindl.

Buy your tickets online at www.themarcoplayers.com or call the box office at 239-6427270.

at 8 pm

Jan. 26 & 27 at 3 pm

The Gunterberg Charitable Foundation’s

BROADWAY SERIES

February

1st - 10th

Cultural Park Theater 528 Cultural Park Blvd. • Cape Coral

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TICKETS

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THEATRE

Gulfshore Opera offers cabaret & Don Pasquale

Gulfshore Opera stays true to their mission of offering a wide variety of affordable vocal concerts in communities all across Southwest Florida.

This season GO will launch their high season tour on Jan. 18 with the 5th Anniversary Celebration Concert, revisiting musical highlights from the first four years including The Mikado, Elixir of Love, Madama Butterfly, and more. The concert features GO’s professional artist in residence for their 2019 “ touring opera festival.” The 7 p.m. concert takes place at North Naples Church on Goodlette Frank Road and is followed by a meet the artists reception.

Also hitting the road in January, GO Cabaret is a fun and casual evening of nostalgic hits from the ‘40s, ‘50s & ‘60s with jazz trio accompaniment. Enjoy the great tunes of Cole Porter, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams and others. Each location provides an inviting atmosphere and plenty of libations between sets! See attached schedule of events for a location near you. GO Cabaret will be performed Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at Isles Yacht Club, 1780 W Marion Ave., Punta Gorda; Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. at Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way; Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at Naples Art Association, 585 Park St.; and Jan. 27 at 4 p.m. at The Marina at Edison Ford Estates, 2360 W First St, Fort Myers.

Don Pasquale will be presented Jan. 31 through Feb 10 with performances in Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties. It is a comic opera about a stuffy old rich guy whose only heir is his rather deadbeat nephew. He threatens to disinherit his nephew for trying to marry an "unsuitable." Pasquale then decides to find a proper wife for himself and produce his own heirs. Performances include Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. at Rose History Auditorium, 180 S Heathwood Dr., Marco Island; Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. at Naples First United Methodist, 388 1st Ave. S.; Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at Cultural Center Theatre, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte; and Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at Sanibel United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way. Featured artists this season include some of the best up and coming talent in New York: Camille Ortiz performs 16 - January 2019

Soprano Camille Ortiz is an accomplished international solo artist in both opera and concert. She appeared as Gilda in Rigoletto and Christine in The Phantom Gala with Gulfshore Opera last season and returns to the company as Norina in Don Pasquale in January.

This past summer, she performed Schubert’s Mass in G-Major in Leipzig and Vivaldi’s Gloria in Syros, Greece with the Festival of the Aegean.

The 2018-2019 season sees a return to San Francisco for the Mozart Magnified series with Philharmonic Baroque Orchestra and a Houston debut as Poppaea in Handel's Agrippina with Ars Lyrica Houston. Ms. Ortiz made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2014 and recently completed her doctoral degree in voice performance and pedagogy from University of North Texas.

Scott Joiner, tenor lead for Don Pasquale, La Traviata and several concerts, is praised for his “bright, arching tenor” by the San Francisco Chronicle. Joiner made his San Francisco Opera debut as Dickon in the premiere of Gasser’s, The Secret Garden. In 2016 he “unleashed a lovely lyric sound” (Opera News) in his Carnegie Hall debut. In the 2017-2018 season, Joiner performed in several contemporary operas including Zandonai’s Il Grillo del Focolare (Teatro Grattacielo), the title roles in Bond’s Gulliver’s Travels (American Opera Projects) and Eric Salzman’s Big Jim & the Small Time Investors (Gramercy Opera). Joiner was heard as Tamino in Die Zauberflöte at Odeon Theater Vienna, Austria.

Paul La Rosa, baritone lead for Don Pasquale, La Traviata and various concerts continues to gain recognition on the strengths of his vocal appeal and charismatic stage presence. He performs with many of America’s top opera companies, including Lyric Opera of Chicago (Cascada in The Merry Widow, Jud Fry in Oklahoma!), Chicago Opera Theater (Boris in Shostakovitch's Moscow, Cheryomushki), Los Angeles Opera (First Mate in Billy Budd), Lyric Opera of Kansas City (Falke in Die Fledermaus), and Central City Opera (Jud Fry in Oklahoma!). As Enrique in the world in the GO Cabaret.

Don Pasquale will be presented Jan. 31 Feb. 10 at various locations in SW Florida. premiere production of El Pasado Nunca se Termina by Martinez, he appeared at Lyric Opera of Chicago and made his company debuts with both San Diego Opera and Houston Grand Opera.

Veteran bass Tony Dillon joins Gulfshore Opera in the title role of Don Pasquale. A versatile artist, his repertoire ranges from the most dramatic to the highest comedy roles.

Well known for his interpretation of Benoit and Alcindoro in La Boheme, Mr. Dillon has played these roles for Seattle Opera, Michigan Opera Theater, Austin Lyric Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera, Tulsa Opera, and Kentucky Opera. Recent engagements include Bartolo in Il Barbiere di Siviglia with Indianapolis Opera, Benoit and Alcindoro in La Boheme with Tulsa Opera, and Don Magnifico in La Cenerentola with Orlando Opera. Upcoming engagements include Benoit and Alcindoro La Boheme with Florida Grand Opera and Bartolo in Il Barbiere di Siviglia with Sugar Creek Opera.

These leading artists will be joined by a number of regional artists in supporting roles.

For more information and tickets, visit online at www.gulfshoreopera.org or call GO at 239-529-3925.

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THEATRE

Charlotte Players presents ladies on

the links and ‘ladies’ on the stage

The new year at Charlotte Players begins on Jan. 5, when The Ladies Foursome opens at the Langdon Playhouse for a 12-show run. A fast-paced, funny and heartwarming story of friendship, the play follows four women playing a round of golf in honor of their late friend.

As the women go from hole to hole, their conversation is far-ranging. They discuss love, sex and children and ultimately share their secrets and confessions.

Director Jenny Depew praised author Norm Foster, Canada’s most-produced playwright. The Ladies Foursome premiered at the Morrisburg Theatre in Montreal, Canada, in 2014 and received glowing reviews there are elsewhere.

“I asked to direct The Ladies Foursome because of the script,” Depew said. “It is especially good writing, showing the connections between these four ladies and the trials and tribulations they and a lot of other women go through.”

Depew said each actor in the four-member case has embraced their character.

“I believe the audiences will come away

smiling and connecting to these ladies,” she added. “There may even be a tear or two. I hope they will all tell their friends to come see it too.”

Later in the month, female impersonators Steven Andrade and Gary Dee return to Port Charlotte for “Divas in a Man’s World,” a special one-night-only show at the William H. Wakeman III Cultural Center Theater on Jan. 24. With Andrade doing his pitch-perfect Cher and the hilarious Dee as host Joan Rivers, the Las Vegas style production features fabulous dancers and over 20 dazzling costume changes.

This is your chance to see two legendary superstar divas at the top of their game. Andrade is so convincing in his role that Rolling Stone magazine mistakenly printed a picture of him as Cher, instead of the singer, in 2013. Dee is so convincing as Joan Rivers that the late legend hired him numerous times to work alongside her.

Tickets for the Charlotte Players productions are available at www.charlotteplayers.org or by calling 941-255-1022 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Agitators at Theatre Conspiracy Theatre Conspiracy at the Alliance for the Arts continues its 25th consecutive season with The Agitators by Mat Smart and directed

by Bill Taylor, opening Jan. 17 and playing through Jan. 27.

The groundbreaking play by Mat Smart is a biographical account of the four-decadelong friendship between Frederick Douglass (played by Derek Lively) and Susan B. Anthony (played by Dena Galyean).

In a series of powerful vignettes set largely in the northeast, the 19th-century timeline of the play follows its characters through 45 years, starting from when they first met in the 1840s. The production faithfully demonstrates the demarcation line of wills that 18 - January 2019

brought these two forces of nature together, when race and gender issues, equality and voting rights, were being forged in the wake of slavery and the Civil War. Individual tickets are $26, $11 for students or $22 for Alliance members.

Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturdays with a new 7:30 p.m. start time and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. An audio described performance will take place on Jan. 27. Reservation of headsets is required prior to the show.

To purchase tickets or for more information, call the box office at 239-939-2787, visit 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, or go online at www.ArtInLee.org/Theatre.

On Your Feet! at Mann Hall

The Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW kicks off its 2019 Broadway Series in January.

On Your Feet! Will be performed Jan. 1 – 6.

From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. But just when they thought they had it all, they almost lost everything.

On Your Feet! takes you behind the music and inside the real story of this record-making and groundbreaking couple who, in the face of adversity, found a way to end up on their feet.

Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), with choreography

by Olivier Award winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and an original book by Academy Award winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman), On Your Feet! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century — and one of the most inspiring stories in music history.

A Bronx Tale will come to the Mann Hall stage Jan. 23 – 27.

Broadway’s 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’d love to be. Bursting with high-energy dance numbers and original doo-wop tunes from the songwriter of Beauty and the Beast, A Bronx Tale is an unforgettable story of loyalty and family.

Academy Award winner Robert De Niro and Tony winner Jerry Zaks direct this streetwise musical - 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.”

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

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Highlands Hammock Hosts

Florida Humanities Council Speaker Series Programs examine keystones in Florida culture, history and environmental issues

It’s all happening at

Highlands Hammock State Park 5931 Hammock Road Sebring, FL 33872

Sunlight filters through the cypress trees along the historic catwalk of Cypress Swamp Trail. Highlands Hammock is known for camping, hiking, and the park tram tour where visitors may take a journey back in time through a magnificent hardwood hammock forest.

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An evening lecture series free and open to the public in the park Recreation Hall from 7 - 8 PM “Meet and Greet” informal book sales and signings are from 6 – 7 PM; Park entry fees are waived after 6 PM.

Alligators in Florida Culture - January 15

Jeff Klinkenberg, Florida Author and Journalist Few states have a relationship with an animal the way that Florida does with the alligator! Whether the alligator is a school mascot, a tourist attraction, or taking an unexpected amble across a golf course, these reptiles are ubiquitous to our state.

As a keystone species, they play a vital role in the ecology of FloridaÊs wetlands. Florida author Jeff Klinkenberg will explore our fascination with alligators and their enduring presence in Florida culture. A journalist for the Tampa Bay Times for nearly 40 years, Klinkenberg traveled many miles off the beaten path, writing extensively about the people and places who define the ÂReal Florida.Ê After hearing his program, youÊll agree that there can be no Florida without alligators. Hey, keep your hands inside the canoe!

Blue Revolution: A Water Ethic for Florida - February 5

Cynthia Barnett, Florida Author & Jour nalist Florida is bordered by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico on all three sides. Idyllic beaches line the endless coastline. Rivers and streams flow for 10,000 miles through the peninsula. Nearly 8,000 lakes and a thousand more freshwater springs·the largest concentration of artesian springs in the world are found within the interior. FloridaÊs economy and idyllic lifestyle are built on a foundation of pure and plentiful water. Yet at this time in state history, the latest generation of Floridians has not inherited waters as clean and abundant as their parents. In her uplifting program, journalist Cynthia Barnett shows audiences how one of the most water-rich states in the nation could come to face water scarcity and water quality woes·and how it doesnÊt have to be this way.

Short Takes: A Grab Bag of Old Florida Stories - March 7

Caren Neile, Ph.D., Professor of Storytelling Studies, Fla. Atlantic University Settle in for a spellbinding evening with Dr. Caren Neile when she pulls some fascinating characters out of her ÂGrab BagÊ of old Florida stories. WeÊll hear yarns about the legendary Barefoot Mailman who walked and traveled by boat between Palm Beach and Miami in the 1880s, lore surrounding American architect Addison Mizner, whose Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial Revival style villas left an indelible stamp on south Florida in the 1920s, and tales of the notorious Ashley Gang, outlaws who engaged in bank robbery, bootlegging, and piracy during the 1910s & 1920s, eluding capture by operating from hideouts scattered throughout the Florida Everglades. Florida history is brimming with fascinating characters and memorable events. Enjoy lively interpretations of some better-known Florida tales, as well as others you might not yet have encountered.

The Civilian Conservation Corps in Florida: State Parks & More!

March 19 - David Schmidt, Curator, Civilian Conservation Cor ps Museum

The Civilian Conservation Corps, the first of the New Deal building programs launched by newly elected president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, was one of his most popular and successful programs and one in which he was personally involved. Young men that had been drifting down highways and riding the rails during the Depression years went to work building parks and planting trees.

During the time of the CCC in Florida, from 1933 until 1942, there were over 70 camps around the state with just under 50,000 ÂCCC boysÊ working on projects. Roosevelt scholar David Schmidt will summarize the CCC in Florida and the projects, from The Keys to the Panhandle, that were accomplished during this period.

For more information, call 863-386-6094 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/park/Highlands-Hammock

Programs are sponsored by the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the Florida Department State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, Highlands Hammock State Park, & the Friends of Highlands Hammock State Park, Inc.

THEATRE

All Stars of TheatreZone perform Jan. 25 in Naples

Mid-Life sequel opens at Off Broadway Palm Midlife 2! #What Did I Come In Here For? opens Jan. 10 at the Off Broadway Palm Theatre and plays through Feb. 23.

The follow up to the hilarious Mid-Life The Crisis Musical, Midlife 2 takes us back into the middle ages once again with a hilariously tuneful look at the aches, pains and joys of getting older.

From ever-increasing trips to the doctor's office, to the horrifying moment when one qualifies for a senior discount, the aging Baby Boomers and beyond are sure to see their lives reflected in this brand new, witty musical revue.

Other Off Broadway Palm shows this season include: Mama Won't Fly plays Feb. 28 - April 28.

A race against the clock begins when Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt agrees to get her feisty mother all the way from Alabama to California in time for her brother’s wedding.

Savannah’s problem: Mama Won’t Fly.. So three generations embark on a hilarious road trip where they meet family, friends, strangers and each other along the way.

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comedy is by the writers of The Savannah Sipping Society and The Hallelujah Girls!

Sex Please, We're Sixty will be performed June 6 - July 21. Mrs. Stancliffe’s Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast has been successful for many years.

Her guests, most of which are women, return year after year.

Next-door neighbor, “Bud the Stud” thinks they come to spend time with him in romantic liaisons. The fun begins as three women arrive and turn the table on Bud and Mrs. Stancliffe’s suitor, Henry, in a hysterical attempt to show the men who is the smarter sex.

The Off Broadway Palm is an intimate 100seat theatre, located in the main lobby of Broadway Palm.

Performances are Tuesday through Sunday evenings with select matinees. Ticket prices range from $39 to $59 with group discounts available for parties of 20 or more.

Tickets are now on sale and can be reserved by calling (239) 278-4422, visiting www.BroadwayPalm.co m or in person at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.

TheatreZone presents Broadway & Happy Hour Jan. 17 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. See the talented and personable TheatreZone professional actors “out of character’" in a series of four cabarets throughout season. Cast members from each of TheatreZone’s four Broadway series shows will perform their favorite show tunes, sharing stories about the history of the music and their personal connections to the songs. A new cast will be featured on each date. The January cabaret will include members of The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Guests will enjoy wine, Prosecco, beer and hors d’oeuvres at a pre-concert reception.

Open to the public and held “outside the Zone” at the Moorings Park auditorium, 120 Moorings Park Drive. The subsequent cabarets will be held Feb. 3, March 14 and May 2.

All Stars of TheatreZone will be performed Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. In this one-night-only extravaganza, TheatreZone fan favorites – all professional actors – will sing Broadway show tunes, wear gorgeous costumes, dance up a storm, and tell witty stories about themselves, the

songs and the shows while accompanied by a live orchestra. The all-stars include Larry Alexander, Adolpho Blair, Steven Geyer, Brent Kuenning, Becca McCoy, Natale Pirrotta, Carolann Sanita and Whitney Winfield. The evening begins with a cocktail reception and silent auction from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Germain Honda of Naples. 3295 Pine Ridge Road. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at TheatreZone and includes a live auction at intermission.

TheatreZone will stage Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida Feb. 7 – 17.

The Mersey Beatles will perform Feb. 19 at 4 and 8 p.m. An Evening with Judy Collins will take place Feb. 21 at 4 and 8 p.m.

TheatreZone presents On a Clear Day You Can See Forever March 7 – 17.

And the World Goes ‘Round will be staged April 25 – May 5.

The theatre is in residence on the Community School of Naples campus, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples.

Tickets are available online at www.theatre.zone and by calling the box office at 888-966-3352 ext 1.

The Studio Players present

Burn This Jan. 11 - Feb. 3

The Studio Players present Burn This by Lanford Wilson Jan. 11 through Feb. 3.

Directed by Scott Lilly, the show stars Kevin Hendricks as Pale, Karen Anglin as Anna, Steven Michael Kennedy as Larry and Marshall Prater as Burton.

Burn This tells the story of four New Yorkers whose lives are uprooted by a young dancer's accidental death. This combustible drama explores the spiritual and emotional isolation of the dangerous, sexy, raw and demanding Pale and the modern dancer Anna, and

their tempestuous relationship after the two iconoclasts are brought together in the wake of a life-changing personal tragedy.

The play probes love, lust, and the power of raw attraction in this smoldering, award-winning play. The production includes strong language.

Performances will take place at Golden Gate Community Center's Joan Jenks Auditorium, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway in Naples.

For tickets and more information, visit online at www.thestudioplayers.org or call 239-398-9192.

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THEATRE

Fences opens Jan. 11

at Florida Repertory Theatre

Florida Repertory Theatre announces the opening of August Wilson’s Fences, the multiple Tony Awardwinning best play and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for drama.

Playing Jan. 11 – 30 in the Historic Arcade Theatre, the Mujahid run includes four Abdul-Rashid nearly-sold out preview performances Jan. 8 - 10.

"August Wilson is one of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century," said artistic director Greg Longenhagen, “and Florida Rep is honored to be taking on one of his most well-known plays. This important, poignant and heartbreaking drama is one of Wilson's American Century Cycle plays, and we have assembled an expert cast and creative team to bring this award-winning American story to life for you."

August Wilson's celebrated American Century Cycle captures 100 years of African American life during each decade of the 20th century. The cycle begins in the early 1900s, when wounds from slavery and the Civil War were still fresh, and closes in the 1990s when even a large and increasingly influential black middle class would not escape persistent racial tensions. Fences is Wilson's offering for the 1950s, and like many of the plays in his Cycle, it takes place in Pittsburgh's Hill District.

The modern American classic follows Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro leagues now struggling to support his family as a trash collector in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded from the major leagues during his prime, Troy’s bitterness takes its toll on his relationships with his wife and teenaged son, who now has his chance to become a star athlete.

Florida Rep has assembled an A-list cast of Broadway and regional actors, many of whom have appeared numerous times in Fences and 22 - January 2019

Brian Coats

Gayle Samuels

other American Century Cycle plays before this.

Mujahid Abdul-Rashid (Florida Rep debut) plays Troy Maxson for the third time in Florida Rep's production, most recently with Short North Stage in Columbus, Ohio. Gayle Samuels (Florida Rep debut) is cast as Rose Maxson after her appearance earlier this year in the Broadway revival of Children of a Lesser God directed by Kenny Leon. Also in the cast as Troy's longtime friend, Bono, is John Archie, whose appearances at Florida Rep include Dividing the Estate, To Kill a Mockingbird and the 2017 PlayLab Festival. Brian D. Coats (Florida Rep debut) plays Gabriel in Florida Rep's Fences, after a recent Broadway appearance in August Wilson's Jitney, the last of the American Century Cycle plays to open on Broadway.

Daniel Morgan Shelley plays Troy's older son, Lyons, after recent appearances in Florida Rep's PlayLab Festival and the theatre's 2007 co-production of Romeo and Juliet with the Classical Theatre of Harlem. Recent Emerson College graduate Marc Alexander Pierre also makes his Florida Rep debut as Troy's youngest son, Cory, and local actress, Johnieann Smith (Bayshore Elementary), appears in her second Florida Rep production after appearing in

2017's To Kill a Mockingbird. Smith is understudied by another of Florida Rep rising stars, JoLe Peynado (Fort Myers Christian School).

One of the country's preeminent directors of Wilson's John Archie work, Benny Sato Ambush (Florida Rep debut), directs this production of Fences and is joined by ensemble set designer Richard Crowell (Outside Mullingar), costume designer Danielle Preston (Florida Rep debut), ensemble lighting designer Todd O. Wren (Tenderly), sound designer Katie Lowe (Damascus) and stage manager Lisa Lamont, returning to Florida Rep after her work in the company's early years.

Tickets are priced at $55 and $49 for regular performances and $35 and $29 for discounted previews and are available online at www.FloridaRep.org and through the box office at 239-332-4488.

Subscriptions start as low as $99 for three plays and offer the best seats and the most significant savings, and are available through the box office. Box office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. New this season, Florida Rep's parking lot will open two hours before each performance and offers guests limited free parking across the street from the Arcade Theatre.

Performances in the Historic Arcade Theatre are Tuesday - Thursday at 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; and Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. The theatre's regular preview schedule is different for Fences only. Previews for August Wilson's Fences are Jan. 8 at 7 p.m., Jan. 9 at 7 p.m., and Jan. 10 at 2 and 7 p.m.

Florida Repertory Theatre performs in the Historic Arcade Theatre and the ArtStage Studio Theatre on Bay St. between Jackson & Hendry with limited free parking in the Fort Myers River District.

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Sanibel Community House Art Festival Jan. 18 & 19 Every so often you will get the chance to see one of the world’s rarest art forms.

Imagine a stained glass window that you can wear as jewelry. Linda Caristo is one of only eight people in the world who creates jewelry from the ancient process named plique-à-jour.

Plique-à-jour is French for "letting in daylight," an enameling technique where the enamel is applied within a meticulous silver filigree so light can shine through the transparent or translucent enamel. It is in effect a miniature version of stained glass.

The plique-à-jour process is the same one that was used to create the Faberge’ Eggs. Today this process is not often used because it is challenging technically and there are few artists who are fortunate to be trained in this process.

Linda creates unique jewelry in an array of colors using translucent resin within a beautiful silver cells. Linda’s use of translu-

Linda Caristo

cent enamel popularized by master jewelers such as René Lalique during the Art Nouveau Era creates these beautiful works of art can be worn or displayed as the works of art that they are.

Linda has won many awards for her work, including being selected for an important Art Nouveau exhibit at the Forbes’ Galleries in New York, which included original work of Tiffany and other master jewelers of that era.

You can see Linda’s extremely unique works of art displayed alongside 70 other artists at The Sanibel Community House Art Festival.

The Sanibel Community House Art Festival will be held Jan. 18 and 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel Island. For information on the event, visit online at www.boulderbrook.net or call 239-293-9448.

Jill Lindsay, Kathy Kuser at Arts for ACT Gallery Arts for ACT Gallery will feature artists Jill Lindsay in the main gallery and Kathy Kuser in the White Gallery in January. An opening reception will be held Friday, Jan. 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. in conjunction with Art Walk.

Jill Lindsay "grew up" in Massachusetts and moved around a bit before landing in Port Charlotte in 2001. Having always been "artsy" (she says many would say quirky). Her ideas really started flying when taking a furniture painting class in 2002. After she ran out of furniture to paint, Jill started working with other substrates and mediums. She joined an abstract art class in 2015 and soon after was

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introduced to alcohol inks and loved the colors and depths they created. The acrylic and the ink have been flowing ever since. She has won multiple awards for her work at Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda, Englewood Art Center, Sarasota Art Center and the International Society of Experimental Artists. She loves teaching alcohol ink workshops, art at home (great for small groups) and custom work.

“I like to create artwork that catches your eye from a distance, usually using color to attract. As you approach my work the smaller details become clear.

The longer you linger the more you may see,” says Jill Lindsay.

Artist, graphic designer, gallery owner and magazine publisher, Kathy Kuser says “With my art, I want to bring a fresh and contemporary twist to a long established medium .... surrealism.

Using my skills as a graphic designer, I create 2D/3D digital surrealism. Through a mystical and fantasy driven vision, a story emerges from my canvas. I use stark details with transitional blending; thus my art takes flight. The range of my artwork can vary from something with as little as 70 digital layers to creating a more complex piece with greater than 700 layers or images.”

Kathy’s art has been exhibited in the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery, Naples Art Association’s von Liebig Art Center, Lee County Alliance for the Arts, BIG ARTS on Sanibel, Reverie & Rock Art Gallery, Old Courthouse Art Center (Rockford, Ill), Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and the Spring Art Affair at Bell Tower Shops.

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Kathy has also participated in the annual Arts for ACT fine art auction, Art Poems and the Pen Women of Florida annual conference.

In 2017, she took second place in an International Contemporary Art Competition through Open Art Miami and was featured in their gallery during Art Basel. She and her husband own KMK Publishing Inc. which publishes two monthly event magazines: Happenings Magazine and Lee County Family News.

Additionally, she co-owned Reverie & Rock Art Gallery in downtown Fort Myers (2012-2017).

These exhibits continue until Jan. 28. ACT Gallery is located at 2265 First St., Fort Myers.

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Jensen, Noren and Shaw at COCO Gallery ART

Sharon Shaw, Gail Noren and Carol Jensen are among the many artists currently exhibiting at the COCO Art Gallery located at 8074 Mediterranean Drive, Estero, in the Coconut Point Mall (next to Panera Bread).

Sharon Shaws’ medium of choice is oils. She is mostly self-taught.

Since her move to Florida she has enjoyed instruction most recently from Betty Wedeles and Robert Pavon.

Sharon’s dad painted with oils and she enjoys bragging she got her artisSharon Shaw tic bent from him. She has been painting for about five years.

Sharon loves to paint water-birds, seashells and plant life inspired by her Florida surroundings. She has expanded to using her artistic touch to creating one of a kind jewelry pieces. Sharon Shaw will be the featured artist on Jan. 5 and 6.

Gail Noren is an abstract painter from Bonita Springs. She loves Florida because the sights and sounds give her daily inspiration for creativity. Her work is inspired by nature and is primarily based on intuition, spontaneity and color.

Using abstraction and the effects of color and texture on the composition and design of the art work has provided Gail a way to tell a story without a representational subject. Gail Noren will be the featured artist Jan. 12 and 13.

Carol Jensen is an award winning fiber artist who transforms wool into two and three dimensional art with a thick velvety texture that people feel compelled to touch.

She first experienced felt at an arts festival and was intrigued by how the fibers migrated and tangled to create the world’s oldest fabric. She is self taught and although usually has a design in mind, the fibers influence

Gail Noren

Carol Jensen the final outcome. Her felt art is influenced by pottery, watercolor and blown glass art.

She manipulates wool, silk, hemp, flax, ramie and sometimes sparkling embellishment with Angelina and Firestar into colorful felted bowls, vessels, sculpture and wall hangings by using wet felting, needle felting and nuno felting techniques. Carol Jensen will be the featured artist Jan. 26 and 27.

Additionally, the gallery will have a special exhibit Jan. 8 - 22 featuring the Cape Coral Art League. The COCO Art Gallery will be hosting a reception on Thursday, Jan. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Complimentary wine, food, and entertainment will be provided. Gallery artist participation requires membership in at least one of the 22 Art Council of SW Florida affiliations. For more gallery info, call 239-949-3073 or visit www.cocoartgallery.com.

Harbour View Gallery showcasing Kelly Morrison, Ruben Dario Medina

Harbour View Gallery in Cape Coral will welcome featured artists Ruben Dario Medina (sculpture) and Kelly Morrison (jewelry, painting) at a reception on Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Ruben Dario Medina was born in La Havana, Cuba, in 1969.

Medina graduated in sculpture and painting at the Academy of Fine Arts “San Alejandro” of La Havana in 1989. In 1998, he moved to Italy, Milan, where he ended his artistic training.

For more then 15 years, Medina mainly worked on public, corporate and private commissions. He made marble and bronze sculptures, above all figurative subjects. My most important works are in Italy, in public places. In 2015 I Ruben Dario Medina Medina moved to 26 - January 2019

Kelly Morrison

Florida in 2015.

Artist Kelly Morrison is originally from Ithaca, NY. When she moved to SW Florida in 1994, she was inspired by the color, wildlife and beautiful waters of the gulf coast of Florida. She loves to paint in a whimsical, tropical style. From mermaids to turtles her style is on the edge of abstract incorporating texture and mixed media.

Kelly is also a glass bead artist. You will find her beads used as eyes on her painted wooden fish as well in her jewelry designs.

Their work will be on display through January. The gallery is located at 5789 Cape Harbour Drive, suite 104, in the Shops at Cape Harbour in Cape Coral.

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DAAS Co-Op Gallery features American Pen Women

In the month of January, DAAS CoOp Art Gallery & Gifts is hosting a meet and greet reception with the members of the National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW).

Their exhibition, entitled Pages, Brushes and Pens, showcases these professional women’s work in visual arts, fine crafts and literature.

The opening reception is schedGay Cable uled for Saturday, Jan. 12 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The exhibition will be on display through Feb. 2.

Founded in 1977, the Southwest Florida NLAPW branch is a green offshoot of the National League of American Pen Women, which for 120 years has supported the professional careers of women

artists, writers, and composers who dared to step beyond the home fires and rose to the highest levels of arts and letters. The National League is headquartered in a historic mansion in Washington, D.C. founded in 1897 and now has around 1,800 members around the nation who support various community arts organizations, offer seminars and classes, and advance the careers of budding young artists.

The Pen Women of Southwest Florida actively offers membership to other qualified professionals.

Visit www.nlapw.org for more information about the local group. All art lovers and collectors are invited to join them for the opening reception on Jan. 12, starting at 6 p.m. For more about the gallery, visit www.daascoop.com or call 239-590-8645.

DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery & Gifts is located in the Royal Palm Square, in the heart of the SoCo Cultural District (socoswfl.com), at 1400 Colonial Blvd., suite 84 in Fort Myers. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Sea Grape showcases Beverly Yankwitt, Lise Lindsay

From Jan. 10 to Experimental Artists Feb. 7, Sea Grape and is an active memGallery will be feaber of several art socituring two of their ety organizations. artists, Beverly Lise Lindsay Yankwitt (mixed majored in fine art at media) and Lise college but realized Lindsay (glass). early on that, based Beverly Yankwitt on the times, it would and her family lived be more profitable for in West Virginia her future to go for where she worked degrees in computer in the medical techscience and accountnology area. Upon ing. Even while workmoving to Charlotte ing in this field, she County in 1985, had dreams of one Beverly Yankwitt she continued day being able to working in the medfocus much of her ical industry until time on art. Now she obtained a license as a Financial Advisor retired from the business world, Lise’s pasand began working in the financial sector. sion is working with glass. As Lise explains, “I During this time, Beverly did not have much love its color, reflection, dimension and the time to focus on pursuing her true love of art. challenge of working with heat and glass.

Now retired, Beverly works in oils and mixed Varying temperatures, thicknesses, and reacmedia but especially enjoys working and tive qualities of glass can produce spectacuteaching the art of producing abstract art. As lar results.” Her creativity is evident in the Bev believes “experimental abstract art is the beautiful fused glass pieces that she creates. most unique, original expression an artist can While primarily self-taught, Lise has studied render.” Her artwork has been accepted in with many well-known glass artists. As she many juried shows where she has won has learned, the world of glass is ever-changnumerous awards. Beverly is a signature ing and provides her many opportunities to member of the International Society of express her creativity with color and light.

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Lise’s abstract glass panels and functional glass art are lovely to see and add beautiful additions to every household.

Many of Beverly’s beautiful abstract paintings and Lise’s colorful fused glass pieces are prominently on display at the Sea Grape Gallery. In addition, more of their art and the artworks of all Sea Grape artists can be viewed at www.seagrapegallery.com.

Sea Grape Gallery celebrated its 30-year anniversary in 2018. Sea Grape Gallery is located at 113 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, and can be reached at 941-575-1718. The gallery is always open until 8 p.m. during downtown Punta Gorda’s “Third Thursday Wine Walk.”

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Guy Tieman, Kristina Jackson at Davis Art Center in January

Guy Tieman found his inner child and gave him artist tools.

In his new show “Connecting the Dots,” Tieman brings a childlike perspective to his works on display at the Sidney & Berne Davis art Center.

“As we age,” says Tieman, “we tend to lose our ability to explore, express, and take risks.” As an artist, Tieman reacts and responds to lines and forms by adding simple, printed, colored shapes and forms made of paper and wood. In compleGuy Tieman mentary reaction, Tieman builds windows (pockets) in the body and fills them with dowels of different colors, shapes, and sizes. Through his art, Tieman is trying to reconnect with a childlike ability to explore, express and take risks, with the simple goal of enjoying the creative experience.

As a child growing up on the East Coast, Tieman loved creating art. In his 20s and 30s, he focused on printmaking and photography (BFA), and on glass art (MFA). While living in the Midwest, he was William Carlson’s artist assistant. Plus, he was a Artist Kristina Jackson presents glass artist with pieces in Kristinaʼs World in the Capital several galleries.

Gallery at the Davis Art Center By his 40s, with two Jan. 4 – 24. young sons in tow, he moved to Southwest Florida, got a “real job,” and focused on raising his kids. Now, in his 50s, Tieman has begun creating art for himself again. He’s avoided the intricacies and labor of glass art and focused on print, drawing, wood, and paint—art that allows Tieman to experience the true satisfaction of artistic expression.

Celebrate these inspiring pieces at the opening on Friday, Jan. 4 during Art Walk from 6 to 10 p.m.. The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First St. in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District.

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Hirdie Girdie Gallery

welcomes Ellen Bianchi

Hirdie Girdie Gallery invites the public to an art reception on Jan. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring January guest artist Ellen Bianchi.

A life-long artist and art educator, Ellen Bianchi has received many awards for her creative teaching methods and her innovative artistry in several mediums. She also has created her own unique art form with her paper castings. Ellen begins the process by designing and creating a mold. She then casts handmade recycled paper onto the mold, creating an embossed design on the paper.

The cast paper is then hand painted with layers of paints and varnishes to create visual and tactile depth to the artwork, enhancing the texture and embossed design. Although designs can be replicated with the mold and cast process, each of Ellen’s pieces is an individually created original, and no two are exactly alike. Many framing options are available, and in addition to framed art in various sizes, Ellen’s paper castings are also available as notecards, planter picks, and ornaments. Ellen also creates customized pieces on commission.

The gallery is celebrating its 25th year in business in 2019, and is especially pleased to have Ellen, a former gallery member, start its celebra-

Ellen Bianchi

tion year with an exhibit of her signature paper castings.

Hirdie Girdie Gallery is located at 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. Call 239 395-0027 or visit online at www.hirdiegirdiegallery.com for more details.

Open house, art bazaar

Jan. 10 at Ft. Myers Beach

The Fort Myers Beach Art Association open house and art bazaar join together this year and are being held on Thursday, Jan. 10 from 9 am to 3 pm at the gallery, 3030 Shell Mound Blvd., Fort Myers Beach.

Open house will be held inside the gallery. There will be a series of hands-on-demonstrations by our artists, refreshments, and the unveiling of approximately 100 new mini masters. The demonstrations will include watercolor, alcohol ink on tile, batik, pastel, collage and oil painting and are scheduled throughout the entire day. These hands-on-demonstrations are very popular.

Art bazaar will be held outside in the garden area where the artists have a variety of artwork for sale. Find some original art at amazing prices. The bazaar will include paintingswatercolor, oil, acrylic, multimedia; 3-dimensional art, cards, jewelry, crafts & much more.

Sales from the Art Bazaar benefits the FMBAA student scholarship fund.

Call (239) 463-3909 for more info. The gallery is open daily Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit the website for updates at www.fortmyersbeachart.com

Art & Nature Night Jan. 9 at Shangri-La Springs

Shangri-La Springs, a cultural historic property in downtown Bonita Springs, invites the Southwest Florida community to enjoy an array of artistic and musical experiences at its Art & Nature Community Night on Wednesday, Jan. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m.

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The Branching Out exhibit, on display through Feb. 5, features the works of Rosemary Allen and Andrew McClure and celebrates the many varieties of trees on the property at Shangri-La Springs including the giant Mysore Fig trees, unique Gumbo Limbo trees and the many other varieties of well-preserved trees that contribute to the property’s magical, nurturing and invigorating aspects.

Enjoy jazz piano in the property’s Great House

by Mickey Basil, live sidewalk chalk art by Jane Portaluppi Durand, complimentary mini spa treatments in The Spa, contortions by Bendy Kat, Paper Grotto Theatre by Lily Hatchet with music by Kat Epple and a community drumming circle under the stars.

The Jan. 9 event is free to attend. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, Florida. Call 239-949-0749 or visit online at www.shangrilasprings.com for more information.

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Celebrating over 30 years as your fine art gallery

Fine Art & Crafts Show Presented by Naples Artcrafters

Saturday, January 12th A Variety of Unique Original Art by 20 Award Winning Artists

More Than 80 Local Juried Artists

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Cape Coral Art League’s

annual Art Fair Jan. 26-27

The Cape Coral Art League (CCAL) indoors at the gallery and in a large indoor will hold it 9th annual Art Fair at the studio and gallery. The low cost of the league building at 516 Cultural Park booth rental and the absence of commisBlvd. on Saturday, Jan 26 and Sunday, sions allows many of the artists to offer Jan 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both special pricing just for this event. days. Admission is free.

Again, there is no admission charge and The show will offer a variety of artparking is free, plentiful and close-by. work by all local artist from paintings, The CCAL is a 501(c3) non-profit memphotographs, jewelry and pottery. Even bership organization that receives no fundif the weather is not ideal, everyone can ing from the city or any other government still enjoy the art in complete comfort! agency. The league relies on member Visitors can enjoy some delicious dues, donations, proceeds from classes, homemade ice cream, and cookies, workshops, events and the generous comCarmen Sprague snack and soft drinks at a variety of venmitment of volunteers to fulfill its mission dor booths. Raffle prizes and children’s of promoting the advancement of the art in arts and crafts will add to the fun.

Cape Coral and neighboring areas.

This festival is unique and differs from other art events in sevMore information about the event and the league may be eral ways. CCAL artists and artisans will be displaying their work found at www.capecoralartleague.org or call 239-772-5657.

Naples Art Association: New exhibits, art festival

The Naples Art Association will host a preview reception for four exhibitions on Friday, Jan. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Naples Art Association, located at 585 Park St. There is a suggested $10 donation to attend the reception. Admission is free to NAA contributors.

The four exhibitions include: Person to Person: The NAAʼs Open Studio Program Exhibition – Jan. 12 to Feb. 25 The Naples Art Association’s Open Studio

provides an opportunity for artists to work independently in Studio #200. A figure model is provided during Wednesday afternoon sessions with artists paying an additional fee for the undraped or clothed model. Olena Skiba facilitates the program and allows artists to work independently without instruction. She schedules adult models of all ages, provides props and sets a length of time for each model’s pose.

Artist Sherri Marconi was part of the December Art in the Park in Naples. The next Art in the Park will be Saturday, Jan. 5 in conjunction with the NAAʼs annual New Yearʼs Art Show Jan. 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 5th Avenue South.

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Immigration: Does it Matter?

Exhibit - Jan. 12 to Feb. 24 An exhibition with a social issues theme. Immigration affects many areas such as work-force demographics, entitlement programs and finances. Artists have much to share on this important topic. Exhibited in Gallery 104.

Human Trafficking Awareness Partnerships Exhibit Jan. 19 to Feb. 2 Nola Theiss uses art to educate children about human trafficking. This exhibition of work by Collier County youth is organized

by Human Trafficking Awareness Partnerships (HTAP) as part of its ArtReach program. The exhibition includes paintings and mixed media works and will be on view in the Frederick O. Watson Gallery.

Olena Skiba Anna Rac: Art in a Key of Life Exhibition Jan. 19 to March 2 Born in Poland, artist Anna Rac moved to Chicago in her late teens. There, she obtained her bachelor’s degree in music and classical piano and a master’s degree in business. In 2007, she retired from a 27-year banking and finance career, and moved to Florida to pursue her passion for fine arts full time. Rac paints primarily with acrylics and oil pastels in her Naples Art District studio/gallery and continues to play the piano. She is a member of Florida Artists Group, Naples Art District, and the Naples Art Association. Rac's paintings can be found in galleries in Florida, and many private collections in the states and abroad.

For more information about the NAA, visit www.NaplesArt.org or call 239-262-6517.

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Art Festival at Mercato Jan. 26 & 27 ART

The featured artist for The Art Festival at full time visual artist. His artwork now comMercato is Gerardo Leccese. bines his love of travel combined with his Growing up in a small town in Italy, background in architecture, interior design Gerardo was always surand painting. He has develrounded by art of all kinds, oped an incredibly unique from architecture, painting and mixed media form that he has sculpture. He was fortunate to dubbed tri-dimensional wall study art while attending The art. His large-scale pieces are Instituto d'arte in Potenza, a combination of his design Italy. But what most influenced skills along with a love of his early commitment to art building things with his hands. was being able to spend time He uses many different matein the workshops alongside rials to build each piece of art the local woodworkers, metal with the result of unique smiths and marble sculptors. pieces that are filled with texAll of this exposure to a variture, depth and bold colors. ety of art convinced him to Gerardo’s multi-dimension pursue his love for art by art will be displayed alongside choosing to attend art school 45 artists who are skilled in to study architecture and intepainting, sculpture, jewelry, rior design. glass, and ceramics at The Art He relocated to New York Festival at Mercato.

ON THE COVER: City from Europe to attend FIT The Art Festival at Mercato Gerardo Leccese where he earned a BA in intewill be held Jan. 26 and 27 rior design. However, after from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the graduation and working for an interior design lawn at The Mercato Shops, 9123 Strada firm he discovered that his creativity was not Place in North Naples. Information on the being expressed. So he decided to become a event including parking and directions can be

Southwest Florida Wood

Art Expo Jan. 11 & 12

The annual Southwest Florida Wood Art, Wood Carvers and Wood Turners expo and competition is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 11 and Saturday, Jan. 12.

It’s a dynamic show with hundreds of entries for competition, vendors of all kinds (wood, tools, blanks, dust equipment, art supplies and more), demonstrations, raffle, artists' displays and sales.

The show will be held at the Charlotte Harbor Event Center, located at 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. Doors will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Admission will be $7 for one day or $12 for both days. Children 12 and under are admitted free.

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plays, vendors, unique raffle and a quality competition.

Competition fee is $5 per piece.

For more information, go to www.flwoodartexpo.com or call 716-628-7042.

Gerardo Leccese

found at www.boulderbrook.net or by calling 239-293-9448.

Mark Herron featured at two Cape Coral galleries

Lorne’s Gallery and Frame Gallery & Gifts, both in Cape Coral, will feature the art of artist Mark Herron in January.

Mark R. Herron recently moved to the Cape from Atlanta, where he was a commercial illustrator and cartoonist for 30 years, working with national companies like McDonald’s, Delta Airlines and Wendy’s.

He still does political cartoons for two prominent national radio personalities, and has used his quirky sense of humor to raise social awareness for the local animal shelter and recent algae problem.

A special reception will be held Jan. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lorne’s Gallery, unit 108, at Marina Village at Tarpon Point

Mark Herron

in Cape Coral during the monthly Sundown Stroll.

Herron’s artwork can also be seen at Frame Gallery and Gifts, 1830 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral.

Call 239-945-0866 or 239574-5111 for more details.

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Naples Artcrafters Jan. 12 in Cambier Park ART

The Naples Artcrafters will host their next juried fine art and craft show of the season on Saturday, Jan. 12.

The event showcases the work of 90 juried local artists and craftsmen who will be selling their paintings, jewelry, pottery, art glass, sculptures and more in lovely Cambier Park, which is located on 8th Street South, just one block south of 5th Ave South in downtown Naples.

Meet well known and emerging Naples’ artists in this celebration of creativity. It will be a wonderful opportunity to shop local and support your artists.

Admission is free, and free parking is nearby. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Naples Artcrafters was founded in 1966 as a non-profit organization

dedicated to the support of local artists and the encouragement of the development of artistic endeavors in the Naples area. They are committed to promoting excellence in fine arts and crafts within the community.

The group provides local artists and craftsmen a venue for displaying and selling their work by sponsoring juried outdoor shows during the season. Each year, the organization provides financial contributions to area schools with six grants.

The remaining 2018-19 season has shows scheduled for Feb. 9 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.), March 9 and April 13 (the final show of the season).

For more information about the local group, visit www.naplesartcrafters.com.

David Arrowsmith is among the many local artists at the monthly Naples Artcrafters fine art and craft show in Cambier Park.

New exhibits, annual art festival in Bonita Anthony Salemme

Art League of Fort Myers starts season

A new year is upon us, and the Art League of Fort Myers is ready to showcase its members and local artists.

Located at 1451 Monroe St. in the downtown River District of Fort Myers, the Art League was established in 1956 and is celebrating more than 60 years as Fort Myers’ art resource.

The ALFM holds monthly art shows (including receptions during Art Walk), open studio painting, adult and children’s classes and sales. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 6 to 10 p.m. on the first Friday of each month during Art Walk.

To find out about exhibits and classes, call 239-275-3970 or email artleagueoffm@embarqmail.com.

Also find out more at www.artleagueoffortmyers.org.

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The Bonita Springs National Art Festival is Jan. 12 and 13 at Riverside Park on Old 41 Road.

The Center for Visual Arts in Bonita Springs has two new art exhibits and its first art festival of the season in January.

All Artists-All Mediums Exhibition exhibit will be on display Jan. 4 through Jan. 26.

Additionally, the Patti Trapnell exhibit will hang at the center during the same period. An opening reception will be held Jan. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.

On Feb. 1, a campus wide open house will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. The Annual Members Only Exhibition will be on display Feb. 1 – 21 at the center.

The first of three Bonita Springs National Arts Festivals will be held Jan. 12 and 13 at Riverside Park, 10451 Old 41 Road in Bonita Springs.

Subsequent juried outdoor festivals will be held in February and March. The festival runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

The Center for Visual Arts is located at 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. For more details, call 239-495-8989 or visit online at www.artscenterbonita.org Happenings Magazine

Cape Coral Arts & Music Fest Jan. 12 & 13

The Cape Coral Arts & Music Festival, hosted annually by the Rotary Club of Cape Coral, will return to South Cape Coral for its 34th year. The festival will take place on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Cape Coral Parkway in South Cape Coral between Del Prado Boulevard and SE 10th Place, and north to SE 47th Terrace.

In addition, the largest juried art show in Southwest Florida will showcase live music talent on Saturday and Sunday.

Admission and parking are free for festival attendees.

The Cape Coral Arts & Music Festival is Lee County’s largest special event according to the Lee County Tourist Development Council and the Lee County Visitors and Convention Bureau.

Attracting more than 100,000 visitors, this annual festival brings together the works of more than 300 juried artists and artisans from across the country.

Exhibitors will showcase their fine art, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, metal works, mixed media, and much more. Food will be available for purchase from a variety of vendors via Little Joe’s Special Events.

Musicians from across the nation will

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be playing everything from rock and roll to gospel. Entertainment will be provided at several bars and restaurants located throughout the South Cape for attendees to enjoy on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Rotary Club of Cape Coral is also offering the opportunity for local businesses to expose their brands to the more than 100,000 visitors expected at the 34th Cape Coral Arts & Music Festival via business booths. These booths were added as an extension to the existing festival vendors. For more information on getting a business booth, visit CapeCoralFestival.com/businessbooth.html.

Volunteers are needed, and sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information about or to participate in the Cape Coral Arts & Music Festival, please call Jim Perry at (239) 699-7942 or visit CapeCoralFestival.com.

The 2019 event sponsors currently include Destination Boat Clubs, Direct Impressions, Downtowner Car Wash, Experience Real Estate, Happenings Magazine, Intergraphic 2.0, Lamar, NBC2, News-Press, The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel, Waste Pro, and Wonderland Realty.

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Hot Works moves art show to JetBlue Park ART

Hot Works, LLC announced the 22nd Estero Fine Art Show & Taste Fest has moved to a new location and will be held Jan. 5 and 6 at JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Drive (off Daniels Parkway) in Fort Myers.

Hot Works executive producer Patty Narozny said the show will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Narozny tends to every detail of the show to ensure the art is authentic, personally handmade by the artist who is

in the show. The focus is quality, not quantity.

There is something for everyone, in all price ranges, she says.

The show features up to 175 juried, professional artists in all discipline whose art is for sale to the public. Juried by art professionals, the criteria is based on originality, technique, execution, and overall booth presentation. Local, national and international acclaimed artists are invited to display original, one-of-a-kind hand-made creations.

As part of their commitment to include art education into the Southwest Florida community, a youth art competition for grades K-8 or ages 5 - 13 is integrated into the art shows.

Sponsored by Institute for the Arts & Education, all young artists are invited to enter his/her original and personally handmade art which is publicly displayed the duration of the art show. $250 in Youth Art awards – one $100 “Best of Youth Art” and three $50 “Youth Art Awards of Excellence” - as budding artists are exposed to the rules and entrepreneurship opportunity of doing art shows for a living.

The third Hot Works show of this season will be the Naples Fine Art Show on March 30 and 31 at the Todd Vaughn will be among the artists at the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt in Jan. 5 and 6 show at JetBlue Park in Fort Naples.

Myers. He participated in the Naples Fine Art To find out more about these art Show Dec. 15 and 16 at the Galleria Shoppes at shows, visit online at Vanderbilt. www.hotworks.org.

Artist Rosa Chavez will be part of the Jan. 5 and 6 fine art show at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers. She participated in the Naples Fine Art Show Dec. 15 and 16 at the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt.

New exhibits at Cape Coral Library

The new exhibits in the Cape Coral Public Library gallery. The Cape Coral Arts Studio has been an artist art gallery will run Jan. 4 - 30. community resource since 1977 as part of the City of Nancy Terrell, an internationally recognized artist Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department. whose life of adventures at sea inspired her collages, Located at 4533 Coronado Parkway, the Arts Studio is displaying a fascinating array of those images in offers classes in fine arts and fine crafts for students the library gallery. A native of Virginia, she has lived of all ages year-round, explained Julie Gerhard, recreall over the U.S. and spent more than 30 years as an ation program supervisor. expatriate in the Caribbean, South and Central Instructors showing their work in the Cape Coral America, Mexico and Hawaii while cruising with her Library gallery include June Bennett, fused glass; Alex life partner, Dave Cooper, on their various boats.

Chung clay; Beverly Fox, jewelry; Martha Grattan, During this time she worked as an international feaclay; Valerie Jewell, jewelry; Lois Johnston, fused ture writer covering sailing, regattas and water sports glass; and Shannon Vickers, glass bead making/lamp for many global magazines and newspapers. She set work. Students displaying fused glass art include up an art studio in the cockpit of their last boat, Swan Jonna Bouchard, Valerie Costa, Edie Limbright, Beth Song, a 65-foot classic trawler. Terrell has explored Meehan and Judy VanInwegen. In connection with many different genres and found mixed media with the library gallery exhibit, Julie Gerhard will be the an emphasis on collage her favorite. guest speaker at the Friends of Cape Coral Library In the 1960s and early 1970s, she was known to general meeting on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. The millions of American children as “Miss Nancy” on friends general meetings and presentations are free “Romper Room,” the popular children’s TV program. and open to the public and take place in the library at She is a member of the Cape Coral Art League, the 921 SW 39th Terrace.

Nancy Terrell Art League of Fort Myers, the Alliance for the Arts of The monthly shows are organized by the Friends Lee County and the National Collage Society. of the Cape Coral Library. Contact art gallery chairInstructors and students from the Cape Coral Arts person Monica Rahman, at 239-258-2991 or moniStudio are exhibiting their work in the display cases in the library ca4608@comcast.net for more information.

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Visual Arts Center open house Jan. 3 - 5 The Visual Arts Center will host an open house Jan. 3 - 5, just in time to reveal the new art and supply store and recent building renovations. Visit with more than 15 fine art instructors presenting demonstrations in all different media including pottery, painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry making and more as you learn about upcoming classes, workshops and art events.

Aside from a selection of morning, afternoon and weekend classes for beginner to advanced level students, the VAC is excited to offer workshops with master artists Jan Ellen Atkielski, Tony Couch, Kathleen Denis, Dan Graziano, Tom Lynch and Jan Sitts.

The VAC also hosts wine and painting parties “Anything But Canvas,” “Let’s Get Splashed” and “Etched Wine Glasses” on Wednesday evenings, and an entertaining Lunch and Lecture series presented by Baila Miller and focused on art history. The open house will be the best time to reserve a seat in our most popular classes before they fill up for the season.

Open house hours: Thursday, Jan. 3 from 2 to 7 p.m., wine & cheese from 5 – 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bloody Marys from 10 a.m. – noon Saturday, Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mimosas from 10 a.m. – noon The Visual Arts Center is located at 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda, and can be reached at (941) 639-8810. Our Plein Air features traditional 2D works completed galleries are always free and open to outdoors, or 'en plein air'. Entries from the Punta the public. Check out Gorda Quickdraw will also be on display with www.VisualArtCenter.org for details on this exhibit Jan. 8 - 31 in the Main Gallery at the events, exhibits, classes, workshops Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St. in Punta Gorda. and more.

Above, Maryanne Jacobsenʼs piece took second place in Plein Air 2018.

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Terry Gardiner at Harbour View Gallery

Terry Gardiner was one of the featured artists at Decemberʼs opening reception at Harbour View Gallery in Cape Harbour.

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JANUARY CALENDAR TUE - 1

Dan Miller, Lew DelGatto Quartet The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 7 p.m. 239-333-2225

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, Island Sounds of Jimmy G, noon-3 p.m., center court.

941-575-3007

Nette The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239995-2141

Saturday Night Fever Through Feb. 9 Broadway Palm Theatre 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 239-278-4422 Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical Through Feb. 24 Florida Repertory Theatre 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers 239-332-4488 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232 Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical Through Feb. 24 Florida Repertory Theatre 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers 239-332-4488 Erich Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000 On Your Feet! Emilio & Gloria Estefan Broadway Musical Jan. 1 - 6 Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849 Eric Malibu Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Nicole D’Andrea The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 The Sogheads with Joe Harley Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 7 p.m., 239-282-3232

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Sunset Celebration Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Parkway, Cape Coral, Take in the beauty of SW Florida’s sunsets and the sounds of live music. 3 - 6 p.m.

239-574-0806 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232.

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Thomas Edison Explains by Hank Fincken will be Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Fort Myers Regional Library.

Naples Art District Studio and Gallery Tours ART ALIVE evening consists of 60+ professional artists who will be showcasing their recent works of art and demonstrating their medium. 5 - 8 p.m.

239-289-5070, www.NaplesArtDistrict.com

Steve Palumbo The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Not Quitting Duo Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Michael Glean The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Scotty Bryan Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232 Sinatra & Martin tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

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Songwriters at Sunset Beach BBQ and Acoustic Concert Lovers Key State Park 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, Seating is available for the first 80 people. Additional seating is also available on the sand. 3:45 p.m. www.friendsofloverskey.org

Maura The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232 Mercato Nights Music Series: Victor Wainwright & The Train Mercato 9132 Strada Place, Naples, 6 p.m. 239-254-1080 Dancing with The Del Prados Cape Coral Yacht Club 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, Cape Coral, $12 per person. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. 239-574-0807.

SanCap Art League: Fresh Exhibit January 3 – 27 BIG ARTS-Phillips Gallery 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island, Reception at 5:30 p.m.

239-395-0900 Déjà Vu – Mary Sullivan Voytek Exhibit January 3 – 27 BIG ARTS-Founders Gallery 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island, Reception at 5:30 p.m.

239-395-0900 Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Paul Roush, noon-3 p.m., Island Sounds of Jimmy G, 4 -7 p.m. and Muttini Mingle, 5:30-8 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007 Mo Cuervo Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Deb & The Dynamics Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 7:30 p.m., 239-282-3232 Lonzo Bartlett Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000

Neil Diamond tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Open house Jan. 3 – 5 Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda, 941-639-8810

FRI - 4

Art Walk Downtown Fort Myers Rain or shine. 6 -10 p.m. www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com

Guy Tieman Exhibit Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St, Fort Myers Grand Atrium 6 - 10 p.m., 239-333-1933.

Kristina Jackson Exhibit Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St, Fort Myers Capital Gallery 6 - 10 p.m., 239-333-1933 Fort Myers Home and Remodeling Show Jan. 4 - 6 Lee Civic Center 11831 Bayshore Rd, North Fort Myers, www.fmhomeshow.com My World Of Whimsy By Paul David Adamick Gallery Exhibit Cape Coral Arts Studio, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral A reception Jan. 11 from 5 - 7 p.m. Display through Jan. 24.

239-574-0802 Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, Singer Vini Contreas, 5-9 p.m., center court.

941-575-3007

Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 7 p.m., 239-282-3232

Sunset Celebration - High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900

ACT Gallery exhibit opens Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 First St., Fort Myers Artists Jill Lindsay and Kathy Kuser, 6 - 10 p.m. during Art Walk. 239-337-5050

Jorie Lyle The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

Gema Pearl The Norris Center 755 8th Ave S., Naples 7 p.m. $25. 239-213-3049 Galaxy Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000 Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 4 Jan 4 - 5 Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m. 239-597-1900 Friday Night Concert Series Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero Every Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. in the Restaurant Piazza. Dance and sing to the high-energy music of Electric Lipstick! 239-948-3766 A Guy, A Girl, A Piano Jan. 4 - 6 Laboratory Theater of Florida 1634 Woodford Ave, Fort Myers Theresa Quinn and Randy Kramer cabaret. Jan. 4, 5 @ 8 p.m. & Jan. 6 @ 2 p.m.

239-218-0481

Mike Imbasciani & His Bluez Rockerz Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6:30 - 10:30 p.m., 239-540-8454 JP Soars and the Red Hots The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro, 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers, 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Marty Stokes Band Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 7:30 p.m., 239-282-3232 Journey, Bon Jovi tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival Jan. 4 - 6 Downtown Fort Myers www.seafoodfestivals.com Happenings Magazine

SAT - 5

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Sun Gun Band, noon-4 p.m. & Island Sounds of Jimmy G, 5-9 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007 Estero Fine Art Show and Taste Fest Jan. 5 & 6 Jet Blue Park, 11500 Fenway S. Drive, Fort Myers 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.hotworks.org Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 7 p.m., 239-282-3232 80s dance band The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Cindy Crowley The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Side Show Bob & Joe Best Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., 239-540-8454 Marty Stokes Band The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro, 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers, 9 p.m.

239-333-2225

Edith Diamond The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Annual Big Swamp Smoke Of & Craft Beer Festival Collier County Fairgrounds 751 39th Ave NE, Naples Ben Allen Band, free admission, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.bigswampsmokeoff.com Sunset Celebration - Hester Prynn Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239463-5900 Neapolitan Opry “Cluster Pluckin’” Captain Joe & The Bottom Feeders The Norris Center 755 8th Ave S., Naples Featuring Andy Wahlberg, Sarah Hadeka, Captain Joe & The Bottom Feeders, Bob Zottola & Friends, J Robert and Son, and Frank Corso. 7 p.m. $25 advance and $30 at door. 239-213-3049 23rd Annual New Years Art Show 5th Avenue South, Naples Jan. 5 - 6 10 a.m. to 5p.m. 239-262-6517 Auditions for Chicago January 5 & 6 Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd. Cape Coral, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Casting all roles. 239-772-5862 Chicago tribute BIG ARTS-Schein Hall 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island 8 p.m. 239-395-0900 Happenings Magazine

Come for the food.

Stay for the dancing!

Art In The Park Naples Art Association, downtown Naples, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

239-262-6517 GreenMarket Every Saturday Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-939-2787 Tourmaline the Whale Center for Performing Arts, Moe Auditorium & Film Center 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs $20. 7:30 p.m. 239-495-8989

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Collaboration Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000 ACMA: The Reckless Saints All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show 239-691-4069 www.americanacma.org

SUN - 6

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Paul Roush, 2-6 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 7 p.m., 239-282-3232 Joe Delaney & Don Mopsick - Jazz Brunch The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro, 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

239-333-2225 Paul & Quinton The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 1 - 4 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Musical Moments: The British Invasion Center for Performing Arts - Moe Auditorium & Film Center 10150 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs $25, 3 p.m. 239-495-8989 Galaxy Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 4 - 8 p.m., 239-540-8454 Tapestry, The Carole King Songbook Cultural Center of Charlotte County, Inc. 2280 Aaron St, Port Charlotte Carole King tribute - performs the complete Tapestry album plus hits from the Broadway musical Beautiful. 7 p.m.

941-625-4175

MONDAY - FRIDAY 11 AM - 2 PM

INTERNATIONAL IRISH SUPERSTAR SHOW Phil Coulter and

MONDAY, FEB. 4

Geraldine Branagan

Riverside Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Deb & The Dynamics Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 7:30 p.m., 239-282-3232

OPEN FOR LUNCH

Seating begins 6 to 6:30 p.m

TRIBUTE BANDS

$125 includes dinner and show plus meet & greet post show

& OTHER MUSIC ACTS

JAN 2 - Sinatra and Martin tribute JAN 3 - Neil Diamond tribute JAN 4 - Journey, Bon Jovi tribute JAN 5 - Back to the 80s dance band JAN 7 - Love American Style tribute JAN 8 - Motown Girls of Galaxy JAN 9 - Jersey Boyz tribute JAN 10 - CSN, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel tribute JAN 11 - Eagles tribute JAN 12 - Bee Gees tribute JAN 13 - Elvis, Buddy Holly tribute JAN 14 - Celine Dion, Connie Francis, Patsy Cline, Dean Martin tribute JAN 15 - Bob Seger, Cher, Billy Joel, Lady Gaga tribute JAN 16 - Temptations, Four Tops tribute JAN 17 - Neil Diamond tribute JAN 18 - Motown Girls of Galaxy JAN 19 - Beach Boys tribute

JAN 20 - Jersey Boyz tribute JAN 21 - Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee tribute JAN 22 - Rod Stewart, Roy Orbison tribute JAN 23 - Tina Turner, Blues Bros. tribute JAN 24 - Sinatra and Martin tribute JAN 25 - Pink Floyd tribute JAN 26 - Fleetwood Mac tribute JAN 27 - Beatles tribute JAN 28 - Chicago, Doobie Brothers, Eric Clapton tribute JAN 29 - 50s, 60s, Motown tribute JAN 30 - Temptations, Four Tops tribute JAN 31 - CSN, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel tribute FEB 1 - Eagles tribute FEB 2 - Jersey Boyz tribute FEB 3 - Direct from Vegas Jimmy Mazz Variety Show Celine Dion, Connie Francis, Patsy Cline, Dean Martin tribute

starts January 6

SUNDAY BRUNCH serving from 10 am to 2 pm

www.thestagebonita.com 239-405-8566 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs January 2019 - 41

JANUARY CALENDAR SUN - 6 continued Jay Leno Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

239-597-1900

Nicole D’Andrea The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239995-2141

Naples Big Band Cambier Park 755 8th Ave S, Naples 2 - 3:45 p.m. 239-597-3240

The Sogheads with Joe Harley Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 7 p.m., 239-282-3232

Car Cruise-in Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. near WINK Playland Classic, exotic and custom cars are on display. 239-948-3766

Top Shelf Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000

Bluegrass Concert Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 2 - 5 p.m. 239-939-2787 Island Jazz BIG ARTS-Boler Garden 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel 3 - 5 p.m. 239-395-0900

NY Rhythm The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 3 - 6 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

MON - 7

Dwight Icenhower Tribute to the King Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers 1 and 7:30 p.m. 239-278-4422 Crank Ups Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Shell Factory Sound Machine The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 TGIM Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St, Fort Myers Experience fresh indie films at Thank God for Indie Movie Mondays (TGIM)! This monthly event features films submitted to the Fort Myers Film Festival. $10 for adults; $8 for students and seniors. Doors at 6:30 p.m., movies at 7 p.m. 239-333-1933 The Capitol Steps Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m. 239-597-1900 National Symphony Orchestra of Romania B. B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers, 7:30 p.m. 239-481-4849.

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Air Supply will perform Jan. 12 at Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee.

Love American Style tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

TUE - 8

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, Island Sounds of Jimmy G, noon-3 p.m. & Bruce & Tiki D, 4-7 p.m., center court.

941-575-3007 Harbour View Gallery artists reception Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral, Artists Kelly Morrison and Ruben Dario Medina, 6 - 8 p.m. 239-540-5789 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232 David Rojas Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Diva to Diva: Ella and Beyond Jan 8 - 12 Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m. 239-597-1900 Diana Ross Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers, 8 p.m.

239-481-4849 Almost, Mr. Edison, Almost South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero Biographical play about Thomas Edison performed by actor Hank Fincken. Registration is required.

2 p.m. 239-479-4636

Plein Air exhibit January 8 - 31 Main Gallery at the Visual Arts Center, located 210 Maud St in Punta Gorda (Across from Fishermen’s Village) Featuring traditional 2D works completed outdoors, or 'en plein air'. Entries from the Punta Gorda Quickdraw will also be on display. Mon Fri, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sat, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

941-639-8810.

The Bold and The Beautiful featuring Heather Arenas, Belinda Duclos, Jill Lindsay and Judy Roth Jan. 8 - 31 Goff Gallery at the Visual Arts Center, located 210 Maud St in Punta Gorda (Across from Fishermen’s Village) Gallery & gift shop hours: Mon Fri, 9 a.m.4 p.m. & Sat, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

941-639-8810.

Music with David Kilbride East County Regional Library 881 Gunnery Road, Lehigh Acres David Kilbride will perform hit music from the 40s, 50s and 60s. 11 a.m. 239-479-4636 Songwriters on the Plaza Fort Myers Regional Library 2450 First St., Fort Myers Mike McMillan, Millie Van Horn and David Clayton. Bring a blanket or chairs to enjoy this free, musical performance 6 p.m. 239-479-4636

Michael D’Amore The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Motown Girls of Galaxy The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

WED - 9

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Paul Nagel, noon-3 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007 Great American Composers Captiva Memorial Library 11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva Presented by Dave DeLuca.

Registration is required. 3 p.m.

239-479-4636 An Evening of Art & Nature Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs 6 - 9 p.m. 239-949-0749 Vito Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000

Cahlua & Cream The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Whose Live Anyway?

Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7 p.m. 239-481-4849 The Movin’ Out Band Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

239-597-1900 Kenny Giardino Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Michael Glean The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232

Jersey Boys tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Scotty Bryan Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232

THU - 10

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Paul Roush, noon-3 p.m. & Island Sounds of Jimmy G, 47 p.m., center court.

941-575-3007 COCO Gallery reception COCO Art Gallery at Coconut Point, 8074 Mediterranean Drive, Estero, 5 - 7 p.m., 239-949-3073 Marvin’s Room Through Jan. 30 New Phoenix Theatre, 13211 McGregor Blvd. #1, Fort Myers, 239-284-5214 Art Thru the Lens Reception Cape Coral Art League 516 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral, Complimentary wine & hors d'oeuvres from 5 - 7 p.m.

239-431-1008 The Crisis Musical, Midlife 2 Jan 10 - Feb. 23 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 239-278-4422 The Great Mr. Swindle's Traveling Peculiarium Jan. 10 - 13, & Jan 16 - 20 City Marketplace, 349 W. Dearborn St., Englewood 7 - 8:30 p.m. 888-718-4253 Carole King Tribute Concert Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7:30 p.m. 239-481-4849 Pacifica Quartet with Sharon Isbin BIG ARTS-Schein Hall 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel 7:30 p.m. 239-395-0900

Wendy Renee The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Jenny Ve Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454

Happenings Magazine

Evenings and 5th and Sidewalk Sale Fifth Avue South, Naples 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 239-692-8436 Dan Miller, Lew DelGatto Quartet The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 7 p.m. 239-333-2225 Nette The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232 David C. Johnson Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000 CSN, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Ellen Bianchi exhibit Hirdie Girdie Art Gallery, 2490 Library Way, Sanibel Opening reception, 5 - 8 p.m.

239-395-0027 The Mystery of Edwin Drood Through Jan. 20 TheatreZone, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples 888-966-3352 x1 Art After Dark Guess-Fisher Gallery & Galleries Of Crayton Cove, 8th St S & 12th Ave S, Naples, 6 – 9 p.m. www.philfishergallery.com

FRI - 11

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Dan Meadows, 5-9 p.m., center court.

941-575-3007 SW Florida Wood Expo Jan. 11 and 12 Charlotte Harbour Event Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 716-628-7042 August Wilson’s Fences Through Jan. 30 Florida Repertory Theatre 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers 239-332-4488 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 7 p.m., 239-282-3232 Sanibel Community House Art Festival Jan. 18 and 19 Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 239-293-9448 Side Show Bob & His Electric Circus Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Happenings Magazine

Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Eagles tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 The DePue Brothers Band Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. 239-597-1900 Chris Shutters Band with Kofi Baker The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro, 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers, 9 p.m.

239-333-2225 Johnny & Patti (6 p.m.)

Michael D’Amore (7 p.m.)

Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 239-549-3000 Mystery Walk Downtown Fort Myers 6-8 p.m. Registration begins at First and Hendry Streets in front of Iberia Bank. www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com Jesus Christ Superstar January 11 - 20 Cultural Park Theater 528 Cultural Park Blvd. Cape Coral, 239-772-5862

David Tecce The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Ken Hoffman and Alexander Martin exhibit Jan. 11 - Feb. 2 Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Reception 5 – 7 p.m. 239-939-2787 Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers, 8 p.m. 239-481-4849 Sunset Celebration - High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Staged Readings: Dancing with Breast Cancer & Grapefruit Center for Performing Arts - Moe Auditorium & Film Center 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, $20. 7:30 p.m. 239-495-8989 Friday Night Concert Series Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero Every Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. in the Restaurant Piazza. The Collaboration Band

239-948-3766 Mike Imbasciani & His Bluez Rockerz Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 7:30 p.m., 239-282-3232

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JANUARY CALENDAR SAT - 12

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Paul Nagel, noon – 4 p.m. & Singer Steve Flagg, 5-9 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 7 p.m., 239-282-3232 American Pen Women exhibit at DAAS Co-Op Gallery DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery & Gifts, 1400 Colonial Blvd, ste 84, Fort Myers, 6 p.m., 239-590-8645 Cindy Crowley The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Bonita Springs National Art Festival Show Jan. 12 - 13 Riverside Park, Bonita Springs 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 239-495-8989 ACMA: Ukulele Russ All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show, 239-6914069 www.americanacma.org Daniel Dratch & The Blues Crusaders The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro, 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers, 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Rocker Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 ACMA Songwriters South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero 2 p.m. 239-479-4636

Old 41 The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com National Anthem Auditions Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero 1 to 3 p.m. near Bloomingdale’s The Outlet Store. Contestants compete to sing the Anthem at a 2019 Minnesota Twins spring training game. 239-948-3766 Del Prados Shell Factory and Nature Park 2787 N Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 5:30 dinner, 6:30 music starts, $9, 239-995-3999 44 - January 2019

Marco Island Center for the Arts welcomes Jebry and Friends for an intimate jazz performance on Jan. 15 from 5:30 – 7 p.m.

UFO & Paranormal Conference

Jan 12 - 13 Araba Shrine Temple, 2010 Hanson St., Fort Myers www.swflupc.com Taps and Tunes Craft Beer & Music Festival Centennial Park, Downtown Fort Myers 2 - 8 p.m., 239-333-1933 Southwest Florida Symphony: Beethoven 5: Hear the Fantasy Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7:30 p.m. 239-481-4849 Air Supply Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee 506 South 1st Street, Immokalee 8 p.m. 1-800-514-ETIX DePue Brothers Band BIG ARTS-Schein Hall 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel 8 p.m. 239-395-0900 Sunset Celebration - Wild Boyz Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Naples Artcrafters Fine Art & Craft Show Cambier Park 755 8th Ave S, Naples 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.naplesartcrafters.com Podiums to Pulpits: Activists for Change In Partnership Dunbar Community School 1857 High St, Fort Myers 6 p.m. 239-939-2787

Fort Myers Bike Night Downtown Fort Myers 6 - 10 pm. www.myriverdistrict.com Brother Love Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 7 p.m., 239-282-3232 Gulfshore Playhouse presents The Revolutionists Through Feb. 3 Norris Center, 755 8th Ave. S., Naples 866-811-41111 Electric Lipstick, Classix Band Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000 Bee Gees tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 North Fort Myers Art Walk Merchants Crossing, US 41, North Fort Myers 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. www.leecountyartscenter.com

SUN - 13

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, Singer Michael Hirst, 1-5 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 7 p.m., 239-282-3232

La Firma The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, 8 p.m. 239-259-6024

Paul & Quinton The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 1 - 4 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Cape Coral Arts & Music Festival Jan. 12-13 Cape Coral Parkway 300 juried exhibitors.

10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 239-699-7942

The Wailers The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, Doors at 7 p.m. www.TheRanchFortMyers.com

Gulf Coast Big Band Cambier Park 755 8th Ave S, Naples 2 - 4 p.m. 239-877-6090

Oboe Fusion BIG ARTS-Schein Hall 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel 3:30 p.m. 239-395-0900

Joe Delaney & Don Mopsick - Jazz Brunch The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro, 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

239-333-2225

Brent Moyer & Friends Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 2 p.m., 239-282-3232

Blues and Bloodys Concert Series The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, noon., www.thecenterbar.com Bluegrass Concert Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 2 - 5 p.m. 239-939-2787 Island Jazz BIG ARTS-Boler Garden 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island 3 - 5 p.m. 239-395-0900 Gulf Coast Symphony: Sarah Chang with Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7 p.m. 239-481-4849 Elvis, Buddy Holly tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Estero Concert Series Art Hall at the Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Road, Bella Gutshtein on piano, Boris Sandler, Daniela Shtereva and Sania Whitaker on violins, Courtney Filner on viola and Antonio Innaimo on cello 3 p.m. 646-257-0003 Lee County Community Band Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd., 3 p.m.

239-454-6430 Tim Zimmerman & The King's Brass Shell Point Retirement Community, 15101 Shell Point Blvd., Fort Myers 239-454-2147 Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita Street, Punta Gorda, 7:30 - 9:15 p.m. $55. 941-205-5996 Mike Imbasciani & His Bluez Rockerz Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 4 - 8 p.m., 239-540-8454

MON - 14

Teatro Lirico D’Europa performing Puccini’s “Tosca” Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers, 7:30 p.m.

239-481-4849.

Crank Ups Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Annual Punta Gorda Quickdraw Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St in Punta Gorda A Collector’s Preview Luncheon will begin at 1 p.m. in the Main Gallery directly following the paint-out that begins at 8:30 a.m. 941-639-8810.

Chansik Youn Piano Recital U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers This recital is free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m.

239-745-4268 Charlotte County Jazz Society Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St, Port Charlotte, Mike Frost Band 7 p.m. 941-766-9422 Shell Factory Sound Machine The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Celine Dion, Connie Francis, Patsy Cline, and Dean Martin tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

TUE - 15

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Island Sounds of Jimmy G, noon -3 p.m. at Coffee Café & Bruce & Tiki D, noon – 3 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232 Happenings Magazine

Nicole D’Andrea The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Michael Glean The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

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

The Agitators January 17 – 27 Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 239-939-2787

Mike Imbasciani Open Jam Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454

Not Quitting Duo Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454

Old 41 The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

Bumper Jacksons BIG ARTS-Schein Hall 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel 8 p.m. 239-395-0900

Miami City Ballet Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m. 239-597-1900

The Naples Players: Don’t Dress For Dinner Jan. 16 - Feb. 10 Sugden Community Theater 701 5th Ave. S, Naples 239-434-7340

Beethoven and Czerny Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 3 p.m.239-597-1900 Jazz Singer Jebry Marco Island Art Center 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco 5:30 – 7 p.m. 239-394-4221 Engelbert Humperdinck Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7:30 p.m. 239-481-4849 Memphis Motown Experience Shell Point-The Village Church Auditorium, 15100 Shell Point Blvd., Fort Myers 7 p.m. 239-454-2067 Love Hunter The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com The Sogheads with Joe Harley Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 7 p.m., 239-282-3232 Top Shelf Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000 Bob Seger, Cher, Billy Joel, Lady Gaga tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

WED - 16

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Chris G, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007 The Righteous Brothers Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7:30 p.m. 239-481-4849 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232

Happenings Magazine

All That Jazz Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples Harry Allen, tenor saxophone, 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.239-597-1900 Bernadette Peters Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m.239-597-1900 Rusty Wright The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Scotty Bryan Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232 Eagles tribute Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000 Temptations, Four Tops tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

THU - 17

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Paul Roush, noon-3 p.m. & Island Sounds of Jimmy G, 4-7 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007 St. Andrew Festival Jan. 17 - 20 1509 SE 27th St., Cape Coral Sarah Hadeka Band Friday 8 - 11 p.m., Jory Lyle Band Saturday 8 11 p.m., 239-772-3922.

Nette The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Wine & Cheese Reception Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St in Punta Gorda Wine & Cheese Reception at 5 p.m. 941-639-8810 Bike Night Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, 5 - 10 p.m. 239-995-2141

Coro Rapsodia Nisita Concert Series U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers $10 and $7 for students and are available at fgcu.edu/concerts 7:30 p.m. 239-745-4268 The Third Dimension: Exploring Space Exhibition reception ArtLab in the west side of the Library, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers 5 p.m. 239-590-7199 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232 Naples Boat Show Jan. 17-20 Naples Airport 160 Aviation Dr N, Naples 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 239-682-0900 Kyle Riabko Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

239-597-1900 Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis Rockin' Birthday Bash Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7:30 p.m. 239-481-4849 Neil Diamond tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Art & Poetry Networking Event Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St, Fort Myers Starts at 8 p.m. www.sbdac.com 239-333-1933 Third Thursday Wine Walk (formerly Alive After Five) Downtown Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda, 5 - 8 p.m. 941-391-4856 Dan Miller, Lew DelGatto Quartet The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 7 p.m. 239-333-2225 Cirque Italia- Gold Unit January 17 - 20 JetBlue Park 11500 Fenway S Dr, Fort Myers www.cirqueitalia.com 941-704-8572

Cher Hertz Arena 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero 239-948-7825

Sing Out SW Florida Choral Festival Jan. 18 & 19 New Hope Presbyterian Church 10051 Plantation Rd, Fort Myers www.symphonicchorale.org Hedwig and The Angry Inch Jan. 18 - Feb. 3 Laboratory Theater of Florida 1634 Woodford Ave, Fort Myers 239-218-0481

Atilio Marinelli Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000

ACMA: Doug MacLeod All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show, 239-691-4069 www.americanacma.org

Mark Herron art reception Lorne’s Gallery, Marina Village at Tarpon Point, unit 105, Cape Coral, 5 - 8 p.m. during Sunset Stroll, 239-945-0866

Gulfshore Opera 5th Anniversary Concert North Naples Church, 6000 Goodlette-Frank Rd., Naples 7 p.m. 239-529-3925

FRI - 18

Rocket Man: Elton John Tribute Center for Performing Arts Hinman Auditorium 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 8 p.m. 239-495-8989

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, Music by Singer Chris G, 5-9 p.m., center court.

941-575-3007 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 7 p.m., 239-282-3232 Hotel California Jan. 18 - 19 Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 6 & 8:30 p.m., 239-597-1900 The Goldtones Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000 Relentless Fire Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Friday Night Concert Series Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero Every Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. in the Restaurant Piazza. The ExBachelors. 239-948-3766 Clay Walker The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, Doors open at 7 p.m. www.TheRanchFortMyers.com Jazzy Nights with Dan Miller, Lew Del Gatto and Carla Cook Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St, Fort Myers Cocktails: 7 p.m., Music: 8 p.m. www.sbdac.com 239-333-1933

The Third Dimension: Exploring Space Exhibition Jan. 18-Feb. 7 ArtLab in the west side of the Library FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers 239-590-7199 Decades Rewind Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7:30 p.m. 239-481-4849 Music Walk Downtown Fort Myers 6-10 p.m. www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com Sunset Celebration - High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Midnite Johnny Band The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro, 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers, 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Kate Keys Band Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 7:30 p.m., 239-282-3232 Motown Girls of Galaxy The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

SAT - 19

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, Bruce Neumann & Tiki D, noon – 4 p.m. & Sun Gun Band, 5-9 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007

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JANUARY CALENDAR SAT - 19 continued Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 7 p.m., 239-282-3232

Pine Island Arts & Crafts Fair Island Conclave Fine Art GalleryPine Island Center 5101 Pine Island Rd, Bokeelia 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 239-282-8488 Joel Da Silva The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro, 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers, 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Side Show Bob & Joe Best Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., 239-540-8454 22nd Annual Punta Gorda Sullivan Street Craft Festival Jan. 19 - 20 331 Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda 10 a.m. www.artfestival.com Ninth Wave - A Day For Women Summit LYNQ, 16230 Summerlin Rd. Suite 223, Fort Myers The Surf’s Up “I want it all” Summit - Three Dynamic speakers and lunch. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. www.ninthwavemotivation.com We are Rocking and Rolling Jan. 19 & 23 South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero Tommy Barr performs. Bring a folding chair or blanket and hear the best of old-time rockand-roll. During inclement weather, outdoor concerts will be moved inside to the Meeting Room. 2 p.m. 239-479-4636 Edith Diamond The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Dean Martin, Don Rickles tribute Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000 Celebration in the Sky Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee The fireworks display will be choreographed to lights and a custom soundtrack. 9 p.m.

239-658-1313 Beach Boys tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

46 - January 2019

Cape Coral Social Club Dinner Dance 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, Cape Coral, Cape Coral Yacht Club Music by Richie C from 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Cape Coral Yacht Club Open to the public.

239-203-7875.

Bacon Jam Centennial Park, Fort Myers A variety of creative baconbased dishes from local restaurants and food trucks. Live music from local bands all day.

11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. www.945thearrow.com An Evening of Overtures Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m. 239-597-1900 Sunset Celebration-Buckin’ Wild Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Gulfshore Opera GO Cabaret Isles Yacht Club, 1780 W Marion Ave., Punta Gorda $45. 7 p.m. 239-529-3925 Southwest Florida Symphony: Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7:30 p.m. 239-481-4849 Miromar Outlets Turns 20!

Jan. 19 - 20 Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero A weekend of live entertainment, games, giveaways and fun for the whole family.

239-948-3766

Cindy Crowley The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Brother Love Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 7 p.m., 239-282-3232

SUN - 20

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Paul Roush, 2-6 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 7 p.m., 239-282-3232 Paul & Quinton The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 1 - 4 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Joe Delaney & Don Mopsick - Jazz Brunch The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro, 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 239-333-2225 NY Rhythm The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 3 - 6 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Top Shelf Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 4 - 8 p.m., 239-540-8454

Auditions for Ripcord Jan. 19-20 Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, 239-772-5862

ETC. Evenings of New Plays The Naples Players - Tobye Studio, 701 5th Avenue South, Naples, 7 p.m. 239-263-7990

Jonathan Biss BIG ARTS-Schein Hall 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel 7:30 p.m. 239-395-0900

Gulfshore Opera GO Cabaret Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel $45. 4 p.m. 239-529-3925

Comedy Night Rock-and-Roll Show The Naples Players - Tobye Studio, 701 5th Avenue South, Naples, 8 p.m. 239-263-7990

110 Years of Broadway Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Naples Art District Studio and Gallery Tours 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 239-289-5070 www.NaplesArtDistrict.com Crank Ups Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454

Beethoven and Czerny Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 3 p.m. 239-597-1900 Gulf Coast Symphony: Bond and More Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7 p.m. 239-481-4849

Island Jazz BIG ARTS-Boler Garden 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel 3 - 5 p.m. 239-395-0900 Pets on Third Parade, Festival Third Street South, Naples 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Parade begins at noon. www.thirdstreetsouth.com Naples Concert Band Cambier Park 755 8th Ave S, Naples 2 - 4 p.m. 239-270-1221 Mikelia Wallace Junior Euphonium Recital U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers 3 p.m. 239-745-4268 Summerlin Williams Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 3 p.m., 239-282-3232 Jersey Boys tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

MON - 21

Eric Malibu Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Maria Temesi, soprano Nisita Concert Series U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers Tickets are $10 for the general public and $7 for students and are available at fgcu.edu/concerts. 7:30 p.m.

239-745-4268 Michael D’Amore The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Nicole D’Andrea The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 The Sogheads with Joe Harley Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 7 p.m., 239-282-3232

Pilobolus Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m. 239-597-1900

Hubcaps Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000

Jodie DeSalvo Jan. 21 - 22 Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 7 p.m. 239-597-1900

Rod Stewart, Roy Orbison tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

Crank Ups Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454

WED - 23

Shell Factory Sound Machine The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

TUE - 22

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Island Sounds of Jimmy G, noon-3 p.m. & Bruce & Tiki D, 4-7 p.m., center court 941-575-3007 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Paul Nagel, noon - 3 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007 A Bronx Tale Jan. 23 - 27 Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 239-481-4849 Michael Glean The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Rhonda Vincent Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 6 & 8:30 p.m. 239-597-1900 Steve Palumbo The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Happenings Magazine

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JANUARY CALENDAR WED - 23 continued

Mike Imbasciani & His Bluez Rockerz Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 7:30 p.m., 239-282-3232

Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232

Richie C (6:30 p.m.)

ABBA tribute (7 p.m.)

Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 239-549-3000

Kenny Giardino Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Scotty Bryan Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232 Hubcaps Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000 Tina Turner, Blues Bros. tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Jan Ellen Atkielski demo Phil Fisher Gallery, 810 12th Ave. S, Naples, 2 – 5 p.m. www.philfishergallery.com

THU - 24

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Island Sounds of Jimmy G, 4-7 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007 Beethoven’s Violin Concerto Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m. 239-597-1900 Jenny Ve Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Nette The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Gulfshore Opera Taste of Opera Colony Golf & Country Club, 4101 Pelican Colony Blvd, Bonita Springs, $125. 6 p.m.

239-529-3925 Shell Point Concerts & Conversations Series: Peter Fancovic, Pianist The Woodlands - Grand Cypress Room, Shell Point, 14441 Woodsong Lane, Fort Myers $30, 7 p.m. 239-454-2067 Pearl & Princess Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000 48 - January 2019

Groundhog Gravy will perform at Bertʼs Bar on Pine Island Jan. 26 at 7 p.m.

Brandon Maddox The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232 Sinatra & Martin tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Dan Miller, Lew DelGatto Quartet The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 7 p.m. 239-333-2225

FRI - 25

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Country Express Band, 5-9 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 7 p.m., 239-282-3232 Lovers Key Boat Show, Market and Seafood Fest Jan. 25-27 Lovers Key State Park 8700 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach loverskeynauticalmarket.com Half Step Down Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454

Bill Gaither, Gaither Vocal Band First Assembly of God, Fort Myers, 4701 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, 7 p.m. 239-936-6277 16th Annual Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival Jan. 25 and 26 Centennial Park, Fort Myers 5 - 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, 941-625-8544 239-321-7530 Joey Fiato The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Friday Night Concert Series Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero Every Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. in the Restaurant Piazza. Neon Summer, 239-948-3766 Sunset Celebration - High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Pink Martini Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m. 239-597-1900 Inside the Orchestra Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 10 a.m. 239-597-1900 Frank Bang and the Secret Stash The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro, 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers, 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

ACMA: Woji & Kozloff All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show, 239-691-4069 www.americanacma.org

Pink Floyd tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

Second Annual SW FL Strawberry Festival 31 Produce, 18672 State Road 31, Alva Live Music, Photo Booth, Petting Zoo & Gem Panning, Whispering Pines Clydesdales 9 - 5 p.m. 239-313-8213

SAT - 26

Fleetwood Mac tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Dan Meadows, noon – 4 p.m. & p.m., center court. 941-575-3007 Art Festival at Mercato Jan. 26 and 27 Mercato Shops, 9123 Strada Place Naples 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 239-293-9448 Deb & The Dynamics Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 7 p.m., 239-282-3232 Cindy Crowley The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Cape Coral Art League Annual Art Fair Jan 26 & 27 Cape Coral Art League 516 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 239-431-1008 Beethoven’s Violin Concerto Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m. 239-597-1900 Gulfshore Opera GO Cabaret Naples Art Association, 585 Park St, Naples $50. 7 p.m. 239-529-3925 All Stars of TheatreZone 13275 Livingston Road, Naples 7:30 p.m. performance 888-966-3352 x1 Sunset Celebration Double Standard Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900

Community Play Readings Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward BIG ARTS-Strauss Theater 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 7:30 p.m. 239-472-6862 Dan Heck & Rebecca Richardson Center for Performing Arts Moe Auditorium & Film Center 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs $29, 7:30 p.m. 239-495-8989 Annual Best South Cape Martini Competition Trolley South Cape Entertainment District, 1215 Cape Coral Parkway E, Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m. www.eventbrite.com Dave DeLuca Rat Pack Flashback Cape Coral Lee County Public Library 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, Cape Coral 1 p.m. 239-479-4636 Annual Charlotte Harbor Chili Challenge, Beer, & Blues Fest 150 Laishley Court, Punta Gorda Up to 20 chili teams will set up their chili cooking booths in Laishley Park in an effort to persuade the judges and the general public that their chili is the best. 11 a.m. www.PuntaGordaChiliFest.com ClamJam of Southwest Florida Seafood & Music Fest Jan. 26 - 27 German American Social Club 2101 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral Two full days of Arts & Craft Vendors, Great foods, live music and contests for all ages.

239-443-4457 27th Annual Ghost Walks Jan 26 - Feb. 2 Koreshan State Park 3800 Corkscrew Rd., Estero 239-992-0311

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Bluegrass Jamboree 544 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral Nu-Blue, Swinging Bridge, a Tribute to Patsy Cline by Linda Fazioli and locals Blu-Ridge Gates open at 11 a.m. with the opening ceremony at noon and music until 5 p.m. $15 in advance or $20 day of event. 239-772-7037 Naples Players Auditions Sugden Community Theater, 5th avenue South, Naples Lost in Yonkers and Always a Bridesmaid, noon to 4 p.m.

Both shows are auditioning on the same day and you may do one or both.

239-434-7340 Chalk Art on Fifth 5th Avenue South, Naples 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 239-514-4100 Donnacha The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

SW Florida Concert Band South Fort Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Rd, Fort Myers 2 p.m. www.SWFLConcertBand.org Jazz Society Concert Cambier Park 755 8th Ave S, Naples 2 - 4 p.m. 239-254-9674 SWFL Big Band Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero 3 to 5 p.m. near the Restaurant Piazza Enjoy music from the Big Band era.

239-948-3766 The Atlantic City Boys Jan. 27 - 28 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 1380 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers 239-278-4422

Sole Travelers The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro, 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers, 9 p.m.

239-333-2225

Pine Island Music Jam & Marketplace Green Planet Farm & Gardens, Bokeelia From fantastic LIVE music to food to local artisans and crafts. To family time fun and beautiful scenery, we'll have it all for those looking for a community gathering during season on Pine Island.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 239-785-0809

Groundhog Gravy Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 7 p.m., 239-282-3232

Island Jazz BIG ARTS-Boler Garden 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island 3 - 5 p.m. 239-395-0900

Temptations, Four Tops tribute Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000

17th Annual Gumbo Fest Shell Factory and Nature Park 2787 N Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers Enjoy live entertainment, festival food (including phenomenal Gumbo), reverse raffle, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 239-995-3999

David Morin Jan. 25 - 27 Cultural Park Theater 528 Cultural Park Blvd. Cape Coral, 239-772-5862

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Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Paul Nagel, 1-5 p.m., center court.

941-575-3007 Paul & Quinton The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 1 - 4 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Joe Delaney & Don Mopsick - Jazz Brunch The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro, 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

239-333-2225 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 7 p.m., 239-282-3232

5th Annual Champagne Signature Concert Fundraiser U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S, Ft. Myers 3 p.m. For reservations and information, contact Joanna Hoch at (239) 745-4268 or jhoch@fgcu.edu The Cleveland Orchestra Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 2 p.m. 239-597-1900 NY Rhythm The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 3 - 6 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Beatles tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

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Gulfshore Opera GO Cabaret Marina at Edison Ford Estates, 2360 W First St, Fort Myers $50. 4-6 p.m. 239-529-3925

Jeanne Robertson: The Rocking Chair Tour Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7:30 p.m. 239-481-4849

Nexx Level Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 4 - 8 p.m., 239-540-8454

Crank Ups Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454

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JANUARY CALENDAR MON - 28 continued

Shell Factory Sound Machine The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239995-2141 Chicago, Doobie Brothers, Eric Clapton tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

Nicole D’Andrea The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Sultans of Swing Sanibel Community House 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 239-472-2155 Eric Malibu Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232 Les Misérables Jan. 29 - Feb. 3 Artis-Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 239-597-1900 Michael D’Amore Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000 Love Hunter The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com The Sogheads with Joe Harley Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 7 p.m., 239-282-3232 50s, 60s, Motown tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

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Elvis tribute Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000

Erich Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral, 7 p.m., 239-549-3000

Don McLean Seminole Casino Hotel 506 South 1st Street, Immokalee 8 p.m. 1-800-514-ETIX

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Chuck Negron, The Cowsills & Dennis Tufano Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7:30 p.m. 239-481-4849

Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Island Sounds of Jimmy G, 4-7 p.m., center court.

941-575-3007

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Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Island Sounds of Jimmy G, noon-3 p.m. at Coffee Café & Bruce & Tiki D, noon – 3 p.m.center court 941-575-3007

Scotty Bryan Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232

Don McLean will perform at Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee Jan. 31. For tickets, call 1-800-514-ETIX.

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Live Music in the Village Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Chris G, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007 Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232 Not Quitting Duo Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 The Elephant III Storytelling Showcase: Stories You’ll Never Forget Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Ten storytellers perform tales of laughter, tears, fun and excitement. From personal stories to tall tales, folk tales to fractured tales, and more… come join us for narratives you’ll never forget!

7 - 9 p.m. 239-939-2787 Temptations, Four Tops tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 “Revealed” – Barbara Yeomans Exhibit January 3 – February 24 BIG ARTS-Founders Gallery 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Artists Reception: Friday, Feb. 1 at 5:30 p.m. 239-395-0900

The Coffee House: Love, Life and Laughter South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero With a passion for storytelling, Sandi Sylver will share her talents in a coffee-house-type performance for adult patrons. Her show is warm, funny and insightful. It comes with a guarantee for a belly laugh or two.

Registration is required. 2 p.m.

239-479-4636 Angelita Berdialis Senior Piano Recital U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers This recital is free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m.

239-745-4268

Calypso Magic on the Dock Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m., 239-282-3232 Nette The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Mo Cuervo Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Up Close and Unimaginable, Cliff Evans and Gregory Green Exhibition opening reception Wasmer Art Gallery, Arts Complex, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers This event is free and open to the public, 5 p.m. 239-590-7199 CSN, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

Todd Andrew Babb Exhibit January 3 – February 24 BIG ARTS-Phillips Gallery 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Artists Reception: Friday, Feb. 1 at 5:30 p.m. 239-395-0900

Dan Miller, Lew DelGatto Quartet The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 7 p.m. 239-333-2225

iLuminate BIG ARTS-Schein Hall 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel 7:30 p.m. 239-395-0900

Classical Guitarist Jane Rosenbohm Lakes Regional Library 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers A concert of traditional and contemporary classical works played on guitar by musician and educator Jane Rosenbohm.

Registration is required. 2 p.m.

239-479-4636

Wendy Renee The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Michael Glean The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, N. Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Del Prados Shell Factory and Nature Park 2787 N Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 5:30 dinner, 6:30 music starts, $9 at the door. 239-995-3999

Dover Quartet with Peter Serkin BIG ARTS-Schein Hall 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island 8 p.m. 239-395-0900 Gulfshore Opera - Don Pasquale Rose History Auditorium, 180 S Heathwood Dr., Marco $60, $45. 7 p.m. 239-529-3925 The Coffee House: Sock Hop Music Concert South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero Dave Kilbride is back. He will be performing with his guitar to regale us with the music of the 50s and 60s. A dance floor will be available. Registration is requested. 2 p.m.

239-479-4636 Dueling Pianos Show Cape Coral Yacht Club 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, Cape Coral $15 in advance, $18 day of event. 7 - 9 p.m. 239-574-0806 Dave Tecce & David Hunter The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Deb & The Dynamics Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, 7:30 p.m., 239-282-3232

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The City of Fort Myers and Celtic Heritage Productions present

Celtic Festival

FRIDAY, JAN. 25 5 to 8 p.m.

Rathkeltair Albannach

The Screaming Orphans West of Galway Blue Skye Pipes & Drums ADMISSION $5

SATURDAY, JAN. 26 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Albannach Rathkeltair

The Screaming Orphans Marcille Wallis & Friends House of Hamill Kellyn Celtic Dancers

House of Hamill

ADMISSION $12

Children under 12 free

(accompanied by paying adult)

Two day festival pass only $15

Lawn chairs encouraged.

No coolers.

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Live music, food,

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Violionist Sarah Chang

to perform with Gulf Coast Symphony

Considered one of the world’s great include Azucena IL Trovatore with the St. violinists, Sarah Chang will perform Petersburg Opera Company, Mary The Brahms’ Concerto No. 1 with the Gulf Flying Dutchman with Austin Opera, Coast Symphony on Sunday, Jan. 13 at Verdi’s Requiem with the Alabama the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Symphony and Dryade Ariadne auf at FSW. Naxos with Austin Opera.

Since her debut with the New York Mexican tenor Jorge Garza is curPhilharmonic at the age of 8, Chang has rently debuting the roles of Tito performed with the most distinguished Vespasian in Mozart’s La Clemenza di orchestras, conductors and accompanists Tito and Male Chorus in Britten’s The internationally. Her extensive discography Rape of Lucretia with the National Moravian-Silesian Theatre, Czech and constant touring are a testament to Republic. Recent performances included her absolute mastery of chamber music.

Lišák (Fox) in Janácek’s Príhody líšky Highlights from Chang’s recent and Bystroušky (Cunning Little Vixen) with the upcoming seasons have included perJihoceské Divadlo in Cesky Krumlov. formances with North American orchesMost recently, the tenor made role debuts tras such as the New York Philharmonic, as Lensky in Eugene Onegin with West Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Bay Opera, as Satyavan in Gustav Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, Holst’s Savitri with Festival Opera, as Chicago Symphony, National Symphony Serge/Adolf in Bohuslav Martinu’s Les Orchestra, Boston Symphony and Trois Souhaits with National MoravianCleveland Symphony. She has also perSilesian Theatre, as Rinuccio in Gianni formed at the Hollywood Bowl and at the Schicchi with Sacramento Opera, and as Tanglewood, Ravinia, and Aspen Music The Prince in John Adams’ A Flowering Festivals among others.

Tree.

With a career that has blossomed Branch Fields, whom Opera America internationally, her European engagedescribes as “a bass of resonant richments have included performances with ness,” and The New York Times declared the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna to be “a gifted young bass,” is delighting Philharmonic and all the principal London audiences and critics alike, whether it be Orchestras. She performs regularly in in opera, concert, or musical theater. He Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, has sung with Santa Fe Opera, New York Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and City Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Opera her engagements in Asia have brought Carolina, Michigan Opera Theatre, Utah her to audiences in China, Japan, Korea, Opera, Opera San Jose, and many other Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and New regional companies throughout the U.S. Zealand.

Sarah Chang photo by Colin Bell For the second half of the program, In concert, Branch has performed with the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers the Munich Philharmonic, National and guest soloists Ilana Davidson, Claudia Symphony Orchestra, Santa Fe Leonard Slatkin, Andre-Raphael Smith, Yoav Chapa, Jorge Garza, and Branch Fields join Symphony, Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Talmi, Jaap van Zweden, Lothar Zagrosek and the Gulf Coast Symphony to perform the and the American Symphony Orchestra.

Benjamin Zander.

Southwest Florida premiere of Robert Levin’s Under the direction of Jeff Faux, the Fort Mexican mezzo-soprano Claudia Chapa completion of the Mozart Requiem. The creMyers Symphonic Mastersingers is an 80has recently been seen in such theatrically ation of this choral masterpiece is shrouded in voice ensemble of vocal musicians that enjoys dynamic roles as Azucena IL Trovatore with mystery – one that makes the piece all the a reputation of musical excellence and innovaWinter Opera St. Louis and Opera in more fascinating and emotionally stirring! tive programs. The group performs six to eight Williamsburg and Madame Flora The Medium Grammy-winning American soprano Ilana concerts each season, providing an opportuniand the Witch Hansel und Gretel with Opera Davidson brings a crystalline soprano, ty for experienced singers to perform a wide in the Heights. Upcoming engagements assured musicality and interpretive range of choral music with strong insight to repertoire from the 12th emphasis on the masterworks, to 21st centuries. She has worked thereby promoting and enhancing with the conductors Harry Bicket, the choral art form in the Leon Botstein, Thierry Fischer, Southwest Florida community.

Claus Peter Flor, Alan Gilbert, Tickets for “Sarah Chang & Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Thomas Mozart Requiem” on Sunday, Jan. Hengelbrock, James Judd, Oliver 13 at 7 p.m. start at $29 and may Knussen, Reinbert de Leeuw, be purchased online at Grant Llewellyn, Keith Lockhart, www.GulfCoastSymphony.org or Ilana Claudia Jorge Branch Stuart Malina, Lawrence Renes, by calling the Barbara B. Mann Davidson Chapa Garza Fields Michael Riesman, Carl St. Clair, box office at 239-481-4849.

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Dwight Icenhower’s tribute to Elvis Jan. 7 at Broadway Palm

Back by popular demand Dwight has performed all over and for one day only is Dwight the world sharing the stage with Icenhower’s Tribute to the King. some personal friends of Elvis Award-winning Elvis imperincluding DJ Fontana, The sonator Dwight Icenhower will Jordanaires, The Sweet hit the Inspirations, Broadway Cynthia Pepper, Palm stage Julie Parrish, for two perCharlie Hodge formances and Joe only on Esposito. Hear Monday, Jan. Elvis favorites 7. Considered such as one of the Heartbreak best Elvis tribHotel, Love Me ute artists in Tender, Hound the country, Dog and so Dwight many more.

Icenhower The matinee has mastered concert begins the ‘50s, ‘60s with lunch at and ‘70s eras 11:30 a.m. and of Elvis’ the concert at 1 career. p.m., and the Dwight evening concert Icenhower begins with dinDwight Icenhower has the look, ner at 5:30 and the voice and concert at 7:30 the hip-swivelp.m. Concert ing dance moves of the King tickets are $75 including dinner himself! Born four years after or $55 for the concert only and the King passed away, he has can be reserved by calling studied every move that Elvis (239) 278-4422, by visiting made and recently won the www.BroadwayPalm.com or by Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist stopping by the box office at award from Graceland and 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Elvis Presley Enterprises.

Myers.

Naples Concert Band Jan. 20 in Cambier Park

The first Concert in the Park of the new year by the Naples Concert Band features alto saxophonist Craig Christman and “a sister act” of Jenny Bintliff, vocalist, and Julile Meschko, flutist.

Craig will amaze you with his sax skills by playing music from John Williams’ score to “Catch Me If You Can” and “A Tribute to Dave Brubeck.”

Jenny and Julie will team up on James Horner’s “My Heart Will Go On” and Stephen Sondheim’s “Anyone Can Whistle.” Rossano Galante’s “Resplendent Glory,” RimskyKorsakov’s “Scheherazade” and Jimmy Webb’s “MacArthur Park” are some of the other impressive arrangements that are programmed to showcase Happenings Magazine

the 80-plus member concert band.

The concert is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. in Cambier Park, Naples.

For 47 years the Naples Concert Band has entertained Southwest Florida residents with memorable Sunday Concerts in the Park. With more than 18 great feature soloists and inventive programming the 2018 - 2019 concert season promises to impress with music that everyone will enjoy. Each of our eight concerts offer our large audiences an exciting mix of new music and memorable old favorites.

The 2018 -2019 season’s complete schedule and repertoire list can be found at www.naplesconcertband.org.

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Southwest Florida Symphony pays tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Jan. 19

The Southwest Florida Symphony opens “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “My Eyes Adored You,” its 58th season of pops with the magic of “Walking My Way Back to You” and “Let’s Broadway and a trip down memory lane with Hang On” are just some of the many hits a revue of Jersey Boys, featuring the music you’ll enjoy from the dynamic songbook of of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees those boys from Jersey, Frankie Valli & The Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

Four Seasons. While the smash hit Jersey Oh What a Night: A tribute to Frankie Valli Boys is a scripted musical biography of the and the Four Seasons is made larger than group, Oh What a Night is a loving concert life with the Southwest Florida Symphony, and tribute which features all the original hits conducted by Maestro Joseph Caulkins. This as well as several Top 10 releases not feaconcert happens on Saturday, Jan. 19 at tured in Broadway’s Tony award-winning hit.

Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at This includes Frankie Valli’s solo hit from the FSW. blockbuster movie, Grease.

Maestro Joseph Caulkins “In addition to featuring the music of Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall is rock & roll royalty, we’re thrilled to welcome located at 13350 FSW Parkway in Fort Maestro Joe Caulkins back to the stage with Myers. Tickets cost between $25 and $105 us,” said Amy Ginsburg, the Southwest Florida Symphony’s execuper person and are available by calling the SW Florida Symphony tive Director. “He’s a fantastic, versatile musician and a good friend. box office at 239-418-1500, by visiting the SW Florida Symphony This will be a fabulous show on so many levels.”

Box Office located at 8290 College Parkway, suite 103, in Fort Oh What a Night is an exciting musical revue written by Motown Myers, by calling the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall box producer and creative consultant George Solomon and is directed office at 239-481-4849 or online at www.swflso.org. Tickets are also by award-winning producer-director Michael Chapman. “Sherry,” available at the door one hour before the performance.

Southwest Florida Concert Band plays Jan. 27

The Southwest Florida Concert Band will perform a concert featuring music from Broadway and more on Sunday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. at South Fort Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers.

The 50-member community band will open the concert with a stirring medley of music from Fiddler on the Roof and then the band will perform “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” from the musical Evita. They have thrown in a medley of Beatles tunes to keep the concert light. Everyone will remember this musical when they play “Oh, What A Beautiful Morning,” “The Surrey With The 54 - January 2019

Fringe On Top” and “Oklahoma.” The trombone section will be featured playing the cool, swinging tune “Bunch of Bones” and then the full band will play a very challenging arrangement of Les Misérables which includes “I Dreamed A Dream,” “Master of the House,” “Do you Hear the People Sing” and others.

Marching up Broadway has music from the productions of Cabaret, Wildcat and Oliver. The band’s version of Glen Miller in concert is sure to get you wanting to dance in the aisles with its upbeat swing tunes.

Oboe soloist Rachel Ayres will perform the

hauntingly beautiful Gabriel’s oboe solo.

What is a community band concert without a march, so they have chosen John Philip Sousa’s “The Gladiator March.” The band will perform “Over the Rainbow” from the Sound of Music and conclude the concert with a dramatic arrangement of music from the Phantom of the Opera that will leave you wanting more.

All concerts are free with donations accepted. Information on the newest community band in Southwest Florida, the scholarship program and other performances can be found online at www.SWFLConcertBand.org.

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Symphonic Chorale hosts Sing Out! festival, Gourmet Soiree Coming off two exciting collaborations in December, one with the Southwest Florida Symphony’s Holiday Pops Concert Series, and another with Opera Naples for Verdi’s popular opera “Aida,” The Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida has more exciting events in early 2019 you won’t want to miss.

All Southwest Florida singers (and visiting singers) are invited to sing with The Symphonic Chorale at its 6th annual Sing Out! Southwest Florida Choral Festival on Jan 18 - 19.

Featuring a Latin American music theme, the Festival Chorus will perform music by Latin American composers and the Festival Concert will also feature a professional Latin American performing group. Festival registration for singers is available online singers age 15+. No audition is required.

Festival rehearsal sessions begin Friday from 6 - 9:30 p.m. and go from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. All participants get to perform in the festival concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night. Admission to the Festival Concert is free and last year’s performance drew a standing room only crowd. The Chorale is proud to host Sing Out! as it is the only community choral festival in Southwest Florida.

The festival will be at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 10051 Plantation Blvd (near Colonial Blvd) in Fort Myers. Festival registra-

tion is $50/person and includes all music, snacks and lunch on Saturday. Registration for Students is Free, and generously underwritten by the LAT Foundation. Group discounts for 5 or more participants from the same choir or organization are also available.

The Chorale will then host its annual major fundraiser, “Gourmet Soiree” on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the beautiful Lexington Country Club, near Summerlin and Bass roads in Fort Myers. This year’s event will feature an expanded Wine Grab game and gourmet themed auction packages and experiences. The Chorale’s artistic director Trent Brown, who had the room in stitches during last year’s live auction, will serve as emcee this year.

Entertainment will feature our talented pianist, Abbey Allison and her husband, Shawn, on sax, as well as some of the Chorale’s talented core singers.

If you would like to donate to one of our auctions, contact auction chair Jean Morgan at djpmorgan05@gmail.com or call the Chorale at 239-560-5695.

You may pick up a great gourmet dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day and show your love for the Symphonic Chorale, too. Early reservations are encouraged. Go to www.SymphonicChorale.org or call 239-560-5695 for more information or to make reservations.

Individual tickets are $95 (a portion of which is tax deductible) and tables of 8 or 10 are available at a discount.

Americana Community Music Association Inc.

Americana

Acoustic Shows

The Reckless Saints

Jan. 5 The Pearl Street Band opens

Ukulele Russ Jan. 12 Joe Virga opens

Doug MacLeod

Doug MacLeod

Jan. 18 Bill Metts opens

Songwriters at Sunset

Woji & Kozloff

Lovers Key State Park

Jan. 26

Advance tickets for Verlon Thompson Feb. 23 available on ACMA website.

Pay at the door. The ACMA is a not for profit and funded by tax deductible donations. Check website for more info & visit YouTube on any of these artists. $10 - $15 donation per concert.

Concerts held at All Faiths Unitarian Congregation

2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.

Doors open 6:30 p.m. Show at 7 p.m.

INFO: 239-691-4069 Happenings Magazine

Jan. 3 at 3:45 pm -

free

Bill Veach, Alan Bradford, Chakulla

Songwriters on the Plaza Library, Downtown Fort Myers Jan. 8 at 6 pm - free Mike McMillan, Millie Van Horn and David Clayton

Songwriters at the Library South County Library, Estero Jan. 12 at 2 pm - free Bob Williams, Ken Hulme and Glen Sabatka

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ACMA showcases local, national songwriters with seven shows at four locations in January

The Americana Community Music Association starts the new year with seven shows in four locations. The ACMA rents the All Faiths Congregation on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers for its touring artists shows. Each show has a local songwriter open for the headliner. The ACMA also hosts free concerts in three more locations that present three local songwriters in a round robin format.

Those locations include Lovers Key State Park and the libraries in downtown Fort Myers and in Estero.

January shows at All Faiths

The Reckless Saints will perform Jan. 5, with The Pearl Street Band opening.

Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield are the Reckless Saints and have been an integral part of the ACMA since its beginnings. As the ACMA has grown as an organization, they've continued to grow and hone their craft of creating a style of music they call blue twangled folk n roll.

Former syndicated cartoonist Roy Schneider has found his true calling in writing and performing his “Blue-Twangled Folk & Roll” music. Schneider has developed a loyal fan base through national radio airplay and consistent touring, performing his blend of the gritty, soulful and sweet to delighted audiences all across the USA and places abroad. He appears most often with Kim Mayfield providing harmony vocals and accompaniment on mandolin, percussion, and piano. From house concerts and folk clubs to festivals and theaters, the duo - gradually becoming recognized as 'Schneider & Mayfield' - clock up thousands of miles annually in their van "Ulysses" toting guitars, harmonicas, banjos, mandolins, pianos, and assorted percussive things wherever they are needed.

The Pearl Street Band is made up of three Fort Myers Beach songwriters, Mike McMillan, Bob Williams and Bill Veach, and Clark Johnson on bass. They perform regularly on Fort Myers Beach.

Ukulele Russ will perform Jan. 12, while Joe Virga will open the show.

Once a year, Alaskan wildman Ukulele Russ comes to Florida. They had to wait three years to get him on the schedule, but look out folks, he's a coming. A native son of New England, professional ukulele player, and natural blonde, Ukulele Russ turned his wandering eye northward. After touring on and off with booze hall bands and B-list rap troops for several years, he packed his things and made the move to The Great Land. He rented a small, dry cabin with his fiancée just outside of the Fairbanks city limits, bought a compact car 56 - January 2019

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known for its fuel economy and ability to corner well on icy roads, and hit the streets of “Jefferson’s Folly” to hunt for a job with only $6 left to his name. He was a man on a mission and broke.

Unable to comprehend how the ukulele could be seen as anything other than stringed testosterone, Russ set out to expand people’s minds and open their hearts to the subtle sweetness of what Shakespeare often referred to as “those bitchin’ little Hawaiian guitars.”

Opening for Russ is founding ACMA member Joe Virga. He began playing in the Greenwich Village at the legendary Folk City , regularly preforming with as Susan Vega, Rod McDonald, Michelle Shocked, Christine Laven, John Gorka, Cliff Eberhart, David Roth, Dave VonRonk, Hugh Blumenfeld and Mark Dan. Joe is performs at Florida Folk Festivals.

The ACMA welcomes back Doug MacLeod for a special Friday night concert on Jan. 18.

Bill Metts will open the show that has a special event pricing of $15-$20.

Doug MacLeod has just walked away with another award, the 2018 Acoustic Blues Album of the Year for Break the Chain. Add this to Doug's multiple other blues music awards, and you've got one seriously good musician. With the ACMA's own seriously good blues musician, Bill Metts, added to the booking, attendees will have a cool time with hot music.

MacLeod is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit and unforgettable live performances. At the heart of a Doug MacLeod performance is his knack for storytelling, bringing characters-from the faceless to the legendary-to strikingly real life. Doug MacLeod’s newest release, Break The Chain, is quite possibly his strongest release to date, which speaks volumes. Each song extremely personal and at the same time, universal; covering subjects topical,

humorous, and soulful; from the satirical to the sublime.

Bill Metts says, “I started playing guitar when I was 19 during the country blues revival of the late 60s. I fell in love with the music of Taj Mahall, Mississippi John Hurt, Doc Watson and others of that ilk.

Just about everything that I have done since then has been in that down home finger-picking style. I had the honor of being asked to perform at the annual Mississippi John Hurt Blues Festival in Avalon Ms. in 2011. All types of music move me I but prefer to play and sing traditional Americana roots music.”

Touring ACMA members Woji & Kozloff return to the local stage Jan. 26.

An acclaimed singer/songwriter, and hit & run Texas resident, Hank Woji is a self described “Jersey Shore Ex-Pat turned West Texas Desert Rat” with roots in folk, country and blues. Critics have described Hank’s music as “acoustic-wielding, sharply observed, Americana all the way” and being “in the best tradition of the Texas troubadours like Guy Clarke, Townes Van Zandt and Butch Hancock.”

A Pennsylvania native who escaped winter and now resides in Sarasota, award winning singer/songwriter Eileen Kozloff is a multiinstrumentalist who is best known for her unique style on autoharp and for her soaring vocals and commanding performances. Critics call Kozloff's approach “emotive, clear and controlled, reminiscent of the best of the revivialists, such as Joan Baez or Anne Hills."

Together Woji & Kozloff feature sparkling autoharp & guitar interplay and improvisation with vocal harmonies straight from Appalachia to the Old West. With 10 recorded CDs between them, their performances showcase their extensive catalog of original songs as well as the occasional cover by artists ranging from The Carter Family, Greg Brown and Woody Guthrie to Butch Hancock, The Grateful Dead and David Gray.

The ACMA will welcome Verlon Thompson on Feb. 23, and advance tickets are available for this special event at www.eventbrite.com.

Songwriters at Sunset

Bill Veach, Alan Bradford and Chakulla will be featured at the Songwriters at Sunset Jan. 3 at Lovers Key State Park, Fort Myers Beach.

This free show starts at 3:45 p.m.. Be sure to give yourself and extra 30 minutes to park and take the tram to the beach. The show is free parking is $8 a car.

FOLKS (Friends of Lovers Key, Inc.) has joined with The ACMA , to offer free Acoustic concerts of all original music. The concerts will take place in the large gazebo located right on Continued pn page 59

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ClamJam Seafood & Music Festival Brother Love Three

ClamJam of Southwest Florida Seafood & Music Festival on Jan. 26 and 27 will feature more than 120 craft vendors and specially selected food vendors with fresh local seafood.

ClamJam features locally harvested clams and shellfish, and other seafood dishes being offered. Also a great selection of foods are being offered for those who can’t or don’t eat seafood. Check online for a list of foods being offered at the event.

Two full days of live entertainment will be provided from blues, funk, rock, country and folk. Scheduled performers

include The Galaxy Band, 24 Carat, Jason Bonham, Ayla Lynn, Brother Love Three and Hatley Band.

Local craft beers and specially prepared adult drinks using Mr. Tom’s Spirits of Fort Myers will be prepared and served

by Sharon Dobbins and her team.

Fishing and boating seminars will be offered by Captain Terry Fisher from Fish Face Charters and more.

Call about being a craft vendor, a few good spots still available. Promote your business and services or sell your products. If interested in volunteering at a fun event, email Pat at

Galaxy

Chair@ClamJamSWFL.com The festival will run 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 26 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 27 at the German American Social Club on Pine Island Road in Cape Coral.

Pre-sale discount tickets can be purchased in advance at the famous CW Fudge Factory in Matlacha, The Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce on Pine Island Road and Ad & Print Craft in Bokeelia or online at www.ClamJamSWFL.com Regular tickets can be purchased at the gate the days of the event. Children 12 and under are free.

Gulf Coast Symphony: Bond and More The Gulf Coast Symphony presents an duced by Disney Pearl Imprint. She was featured evening of iconic music from the cinematic advenon PBS as a featured artist in “Yanni Voices Live tures of James Bond and other action thrillers, from Acapulco.” Her most successful performfeaturing guest vocalist Chloe Lowery, fresh from ance/release, Change, quickly became a fan her Broadway run in the classic-rock theatrical favorite. After US and Mexico Tours with Yanni, she extravaganza Rocktopia. was signed to Disney/Hollywood Records as solo Enjoy classic Bond themes like Live and Let artist. Chloe has since been featured on Yanni’s Die, Goldfinger, and Diamonds are Forever as 2013, 2014 and 2016 releases: Truth of Touch, well as other spy themed music including The Inspirato and Sensuous Chill. In the spring of Pink Panther and Mission Impossible. Lowery is a 2010, Chloe joined multi-platinum selling rock featured vocalist and staple with the Transband, Trans-Siberian Orchestra performing as Siberian Orchestra, and has recorded and toured Theresa on their Beethoven’s Last Night Tours. with Yanni and renowned jazz trumpeter Chris Lowery joined their annual winter tour in 2011 to Botti. rave reviews. Lowery has since had the privilege to Chloe Lowery is a singer, dancer, actress and tour with Chris Botti, perform with the New York songwriter born in Largo, Fla. By the age of nine City Ballet and contribute her songwriting talents she was performing professionally at corporate for artists like Everclear. events, and by age 12 she was signed to RCA Tickets for “Bond and More” on Sunday, Jan. 20 Records. She was featured on two movie soundat 7 p.m. start at $29 and may be purchased online Chloe Lowery tracks during that time, “Boys and Girls” and “Joe at www.GulfCoastSymphony.org or by calling the Somebody.” While honing her crafts at prestiBarbara B. Mann box office at 239-481-4849. gious music and acting schools in Boston and New York City, she A pre-concert dinner catered by Nick & Stella’s will be held at 5 toured with Big Brother and the Holding Company filling Janis Joplin’s p.m. prior to the concert in Building J across the courtyard from the shoes. Chloe simultaneously worked closely with world-renowned proBarbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Cost is $35 per person ducer Ric Wake that led to her collaboration with Yanni. Chloe lent her (includes fees) with proceeds benefiting MusicWorks! Tickets can be vocals and songwriting talents to the 2009 Yanni Voices Project propurchased online at www.GulfCoastSymphony.org.

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continued from page 56 the beach. Seating is available for the first 80 people.

Additional seating is also available on the sand. The Folks group will offer a Beach BBQ fundraiser at the show.

Bill Veach is a Western boy, raised in Colorado and lived in Utah and Wyoming before becoming a full time resident of Fort Myers Beach. Bill plays around Southwest Florida, both solo and as part of the Pearl Street Band. Alan Bradford is a unique guitarist, and an old soul singer/songwriter. Alan started playing music while growing up in New Jersey, and had the opportunity to open for many touring professionals two of whom became great influences on his music, Harry Chaplin and James Taylor.

Chakulla is an individual expressing his music with an organic grove of worldly rhythm’s, unique guitar chords, catchy and memorable melodies. He is best described as the folk/world/jazz/Americana artist, and in his four decades of writing and playing music, Chakulla has shared his music at concert venues large and small.

Songwriters on the Plaza

Mike McMillan, Millie Van Horn and David Clayton will be featured Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Songwriters on the Plaza in downtown Fort Myers.

The Lee County Library has joined with The ACMA to offer free acoustic concerts of all original music. Concerts will take place in the amphitheater, which is located on South Cornog Plaza. Bring a chair or a blanket, shows will be moved indoors depending on weather.

If needed the show will be indoor in the South Building that is attached to Talking Books Library. The address is 1651 Lee St., next to the Second Street parking lot.

After his first Doc Watson concert in the 1970's, Mike McMillan was inspired to learn finger picking and then later, many blues songs. Mike can be found performing regularly on Fort Myers Beach with The Pearl Street Band. Millie Van Horn has her own special story to tell and she does it through song. Millie is the winner of the Happenings Magazine

"People's Choice" award songwriter contest at the 2017 Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center in Fort Myers.

After his discharge from the service in the ‘60s, Dave Clayton went to California where he wrote and pitched songs to record companies in Los Angeles. He studied music theory at City College, moved to Nashville, met & married his current wife and retired to SW Florida where he continues writing and singing songs.

Songwriters at the Library

Bob Williams, Ken Hulme and Glen Sabatka will be featured at the Songwriters at the Library on Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. at South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway in Estero.

Always eager to share amusing stories behind the lyrics, Bob Williams’ songs are personal. Irreverent. Funny.

Sad. And most importantly, true to his heart. Ken Hulme is known as the dulcimer guy who plays and sings really old versions of Anglo-Scottish folk songs and ballads. Glen Sabatka, has been playing guitar and harmonica since the 1960s. He has been the harmonica player for many bands and has been a side-man on several artists recordings.

The ACMA hosts singer songwriters circle every Sunday 2-4 p.m. at All Faiths Unitarian Congregation at 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.

The circle is for acoustic songwriters of all levels. Songs and experiences are shared in a non-judgmental, casual atmosphere. No membership required. All are welcome to come and play or just to listen.

The Americana Community Music Association provides a venue for local and touring artists, many are award winning performers in the Americana/Folk community. All shows are in a quiet, intimate setting and every show is a meet and greet with the artists.

Most ACMA shows are offered for a donation of $10-$15.

The ACMA is a non-sectarian not for profit organization.

Most concerts are held at All Faiths Congregation located at 2756 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. all shows start at 7 p.m.

Memphis Motown at Shell Point

The Shell Point Concert series kicks off the new year with Memphis Motown Soul Experience on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. in The Village Church on The Island.

Groove to the sounds and moves of a musical era full of pioneering artists, classic songs, smooth choreography and exciting stage shows. The Memphis Motown Soul Experience is an ensemble of today’s most talented artists recreating indelible, soulful hits by The Temptations, The Supremes, Etta James, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and other musical forces who helped to reframe American culture. For tickets and to learn more, visit www.shellpoint.org/concerts or call 239-239-454-2067

Bumper Jacksons

Live at BIG ARTS

BIG ARTS on Sanibel has a full schedule of live performances in January and throughout the rest of the season.

The DePue Brothers will perform Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. These four violinist brothers encompass a vivid blend of bluegrass, classical, and rock genres. Each brother is a classical virtuoso in his own right, and brings rich and diverse talents to their sound.

Bumper Jacksons will perform Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. Bursting at the seams with some of the richest threads of old America, Bumper Jacksons bring you into the center of a party where everyone’s invited and the dance floor never sleeps. They tell America’s musical story from the streets of New Orleans to the Appalachian hollers.

For tickets to these and other shows, call 239-395-0900 or visit online at www.bigarts.org.

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Diverse music lineup at Center

for Performing Arts in Bonita The Center for Performing Arts in formances for the Centers for the Arts.

Bonita Springs offers a variety of musical Working together in quartets and trios for performances in January and February. close to 20 years now, Rebecca and Dan Tourmaline the Whale will play move seamlessly from up tempo tunes to Saturday, Jan. 5 at at 7:30 p.m. at Moe Ballads and swing your favorite jazz stanAuditorium. dards. Join them for what will certainly be On Sunday, Jan. 6 at 3 p.m., the a night of jazz to remember.

Musical Moments series features a The John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band British invasion concert in Moe will play Hinman Auditorium on Saturday, Auditorium.

Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. J2B2 is an all-star blueRocket Man, an Elton John tribute grass supergroup featuring four legendary, show, will take place Friday, Jan. 18 at 8 award-winning musicians – John p.m. in Hinman Auditorium. Rus Jorgenson on acoustic guitar, mandolin Tourmaline the Whale Anderson recreates the magic of a young and vocals; Herb Pedersen on banjo, Elton John like no other. Storming acoustic guitar and vocals; Mark Fain on around the stage with a fun-loving sense bass; and Patrick Sauber on acoustic guiof flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, tar and vocals – delivering bluegrass like no one has ever heard fierce piano player, all rock & roller. it before.

Dan Heck and Rebecca Richardson will perform Saturday, The band’s undeniable live shows have received stellar Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Hinman Auditorium. Rebecca reviews and have the bluegrass world buzzing. The four comRichardson and Dan Heck will present a night of jazz music bine forces to form a spot-on union of impeccable musicianship, from the great America Songbook. Rebecca brings her classic incomparable songwriting, incredible harmony vocals (a fresh and understated vocal style to the stage with Dan's dynamic twist combining bluegrass with elements of West Coast folk guitar playing in this throwback to the early days of their perrock) and seasoned showmanship. This is the “high lonesome sound” of American roots music at its finest.

The Center for Performing Arts is located at 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. For tickets and more information, call 239-495-8989 or visit online at www.artcenterbonita.org.

Dan Heck & Rebecca Richardson

John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band

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Carla Cook joins Dan Miller, Lew Del Gatto for Jazzy Nights Jan. 18 at Davis Art Center Dan Miller and Lew Del Gatto return for the Jazzy Nights series on Friday, Jan. 18 at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center.

This season’s performance will feature sensational vocalist Carla Cook.

Cook is a jazz singer/songwriter who sings standards beautifully -but she doesn't stop there. She is willing to put a jazz spin on songs not written by traditional jazz composers. Songs that, until you hear her sing them, you'd never imagine could be interpreted as jazz. This native Detroiter, who grew up in a musically rich and diverse environment, brings all her influences to bear within her repertoire. In her songbook you'll find elements of R&B, European classical, Motown, blues and gospel.

Cook goes beyond the American jazz standard repertoire. She reinterprets songs from the rock and R&B worlds - giving a jazz flavor to such pop classics as Simon & Garfunkel's "Scarborough Fair," Marvin Gaye's "Inner City Blues," Bobbie Gentry's "Ode to Billie Joe" and Neil Young's "Heart of Gold." She sings great songs, be they the standards that are the foundation of her recordings and live performances, her refreshing original compositions, or a smattering of popular songs that were childhood favorites.

During her formative years, Cook studied privately voice, piano and string bass, the latter of which she played in her high

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school orchestra. By the mid ‘90s, however, she was singing on a full-time basis and had given up her day gigs. It was in 1998 that Cook signed with MAXJAZZ, a small independent jazz label based in St. Louis that has a reputation for being singer-friendly.

In 1999, Cook recorded her debut album, It's All About Love. The CD enjoyed favorable reviews and received a Grammy nomination in the Best Jazz Vocal Performance category and was awarded the AFIM Indie Award for Best Jazz Vocal in 2000. In 2000, Cook recorded her second album, Dem Bones and in 2002, she recorded Simply Natural, both for MAXJAZZ. Her albums continue to receive critical acclaim.

Carla Cook will be joined by the Dan Miller – Lew Del Gatto Quintet. NYC jazz trumpeter Dan Miller built his reputation touring and recording with Harry Connick Jr., Wynton Marsalis, Maynard Ferguson and Woody Herman. Tenor saxophonist Lew Del Gatto spent 30 years as a member of the Saturday Night Live Band (1975-2006) and toured and recorded with

Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin and the Tonight Show Orchestra.

They bring together a tremendous group of musicians for an evening of hard swinging acoustic jazz music including pianist Joe Delaney, bassist Don Mopsick and drummer Tony Vigilante.

Cocktails are at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. General admission tickets are $40 in advance and $45 day of show.

For more info, visit online at www.sbdac.com or call 239-3331933.

The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First St. in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District.

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Beethoven 5 - Hear the Fantasy SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY

The Southwest Florida Performance (Chicago, 2013), Symphony continues its 58th and the Alhambra Orchestra season on Saturday, Jan. 12 Concerto Competition. As a with Masterworks II: Beethoven soloist, Thomas’ most recent 5 – Hear the Fantasy at past and present engagements Barbara B. Mann Performing include the Mainly Mozart Arts Hall at FSW. Festival, Bargemusic, Myra Masterworks II: Beethoven Hess Memorial Concert Series, 5 – Hear the Fantasy is conColumbia University, Carnegie ducted by the Southwest Hall, The Supreme Court of Florida Symphony’s internaThe United States, The Heifetz tionally renowned music direcInstitute (guest artist), tor, Maestro Nir Kabaretti and, Meadowmount School of in addition to spotlighting Music, Strad for Lunch Series Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, in NYC, International the most famous piece of clasBeethoven Project, Perlman sical music ever written, the Music Program Alumni Recital concert features the Saintas well as universities across Saens Cello Concerto with the United States. His concerto special guest artist, multiengagements for this season award winning and Grammy and future seasons include The nominated Thomas Mesa. Also Cleveland Orchestra, Erie on the program is How Slow Chamber Orchestra, Firelands the Wind by 20th century selfSymphony and Elgin taught composer, Toru Symphony Orchestra.

Takemitsu.

The Jan. 12 performance This truly promises to be an happens at 7:30 p.m., with evening abundant with musical Maestro Kabaretti’s highly popgenius. “Thomas Mesa is truly ular pre-concert lecture taking one of the most gifted, charisplace at 6:30 p.m. These lecmatic musicians of his generatures are offered in order to tion,” says Southwest Florida better educate audiences about Symphony’s executive director the pieces being performed and Amy Ginsburg. “I hope our often feature a guest artist Q & community is aware of how forA and demonstrations. Tickets tunate it is to attract artists of cost between $20 and $105 per Thomas Mesa this caliber to perform with its person and may be purchased resident orchestra.” online at www.swflso.org, by Thomas Mesa, Cubanvisiting the Southwest Florida American cellist, is quickly establishing himself as one of the Symphony Box Office located at 8290 College Parkway, most charismatic and engaging performers of his generation Suite 103, Fort Myers, by calling the Symphony Box Office with solo engagements across the United States. Thomas is at (239) 418-1500 or at the door, one and a half hours prior the Winner of the Astral Artists National Auditions 2017, to the concert. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall is 2016 Sphinx Competition, Thaviu Competition for String located at 13350 FSW Parkway in Fort Myers.

Lee County Community Band performs Jan. 13

The Lee County Community Band will present its first concert of the new year at 3 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Cape Coral High School.

Under the direction of Richard Bradstreet, the band will perform a mix of energetic marches, selections from The King and I, a medley of Disney favorites, a beguine featuring the flute section, patriotic classics, and a sing-a-long with emcee Norman Jones.

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The band performs six concerts between November and April; all take place at Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd., beginning at 3 p.m.

The concerts are free (donations accepted) and open to the public.

Additional concert dates are Feb. 10, March 10 and April 7.

An institution in Southwest Florida, the 50-

member adult band is comprised of musicians from all walks of life – career musicians, amateurs and folks renewing skills from years past – who reside in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties. The band welcomes new members every year. Persons interested in joining may phone John Fenn at 239-454-6430.

For additional information, visit www.leecountyband.org Happenings Magazine

Gumbo Fest at Shell Factory

Shell Factory and Nature Park will hold its who are presently considered legends in 17th annual Gumbo Fest on Sunday, Jan. zydeco history.

27. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Chubby began his musical career at the and admission is free. age of 12 by playing drums with his father's Live entertainment will be provided by band. He began playing the accordion at Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp Band the age of 15. By age 17, Chubby had and The Porch Dogs. begun to play with Terrance Siemien and If you haven’t experienced the high enertoured the world for 2 1/2 years, before gy, swamp funky zydeco sound of Chubby forming his own band in 1989.

Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, it is Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp high time that you join the legions of fans Band have recorded ten CDs over the past that have.

22 years of Chubby's professional career.

Once the accordion-playing virtuoso His band has traveled all over the world. grabs the mic and takes to the stage with his Chubby and the band travel 150-175 days a band mates, audiences are treated to a show year, taking his act to big festivals such as like no other. Chubby’s sound is infectious – the New Orleans Jazz Fest, the Chicago a concoction of blues, ‘70s funk, rock and Blues Fest. Summerfest (Milwaukee), roll, and good-ole zydeco flavor – and makes Memphis in May, and several festivals in even the most timid individuals get their feet Europe. Chubby has also done guest a movin’. appearances on recordings for Tab Benoit, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp 6Was9, and Jimmy Thackery.

Band are turning heads around the world and A $5,000 reverse raffle will also be held bringing Louisiana flavor to the masses. The that day. funky zydeco band’s latest release, “Zydeco Kids get free admission to the Nature Junkie,” earned one of the highest musical Park with one paid adult admission.

Chubby Carrier accolades when it was named Best Zydeco All event proceeds will benefit the or Cajun Album during the 53rd annual Nature Park & Environmental Education Grammy Awards celebration in 2011.

Foundation.

Born in Churchpoint, La., Chubby Carrier is the third generation The Shell Factory and Nature Park is located at 2787 North of zydeco artists with such famous relatives as Roy Carrier (father), Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers. For more details, visit online at Warren Carrier (grandfather), and cousins Bebe and Calvin Carrier www.shellfactory.com or call 239-995-2141.

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Old Dominion

Three Dog Night

Three Dog Night played Magic City Casino in Miami Dec. 12.

Photos by Jamie Kuser

Old Dominion played to a sold out concert at Hertz Arena in Estero Nov. 29.

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Little River Band played Magic City Casino in Miami Dec. 12. They will be at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW in Fort Myers on Feb. 15.

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Jacaranda

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Smokin Oyster Brewery 340 Old San Carlos For Myers Beach 239-463-3474

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The Stage

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Ter-Tini’s

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Fort Myers Beach 239-463-5900

Rhythm House Fishermen’s Village The 16440 S. Tamiami Trail 1200 W. Retta Esplan.

Punta Gorda 941-639-8721

Shark Bar & Grill

6890 Estero Blvd.

Fort Myers Beach 239-463-5711

Parrot Key Caribbean Grill

5785 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 239-542-0123

506 S. 1st St., Immokalee 800-218-0007

Old Naples Pub

Dixie Roadhouse

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Seminole Casino Hotel

Fort Myers 239-466-8326

Tiki Bar at Days Inn Twisted Vine Bistro 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers 239-226-1687

The Village Pub

4360 Gulf Shore, Naples 239-262-2707

Whiskey Park

3380 Mercantile Ave., Naples • 239-263-6777

Yucatan Beach Stand

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Joe Bonamassa

IN SW FLORIDA

Hertz Arena, Estero

Dave Mason & Steve Cropper

SW Fla. Event Center, Bonita

JAN. 4

Atlanta Rhythm Section SW Fla. Event Center, Bonita

FEB. 20

Shinedown

Hertz Arena, Estero

JAN. 8

Diana Ross

B.B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

JAN. 11

Frankie Valli

B.B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

JAN. 12

The Wailers will perform Jan. 13 at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers. For tickets, visit online at www.theranchfortmyers.com or call 239-985-9839.

Air Supply

JAN. 31

JAN. 13

Chuck Negron, The Cowsills, Dennis Tufano

FEB. 10

B.B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

FEB. 1

FEB. 11

B.B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee

The Wailers

The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, Fort Myers

JAN. 15

Engelbert Humperdinck B.B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

JAN. 16

The Righteous Brothers B.B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

JAN. 17 Cher

Hertz Arena, Estero

JAN. 18

Clay Walker

The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, Fort Myers

JAN. 24

The Outlaws

SW Fla. Event Center, Bonita

Eli Young Band

The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, Fort Myers

The Temptations & The Four Tops

Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee

FEB. 2

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers

SW Fla. Event Center, Bonita

FEB. 7

Paul Thorn

SW Fla. Event Center, Bonita

Travis Tritt

Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee

JAN. 25

FEB. 8

JAN. 26

FEB. 9

America

SW Fla. Event Center, Bonita

Hot Tuna

SW Fla. Event Center, Bonita

JAN. 31

Don McLean

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Alan Doyle

SW Fla. Event Center, Bonita

Josh Gracin

The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, Fort Myers

Al Di Meola

SW Fla. Event Center, Bonita

John Lodge

Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee

Patti LaBelle

FEB. 15

Neal McCoy

The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, Fort Myers

The Orchestra

Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee

Little River Band

B.B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

Jackyl

SW Fla. Event Center, Bonita

FEB 15 & 16 Funk Fest

Downtown Punta Gorda

FEB. 16

The Zombies

SW Fla. Event Center, Bonita

Cody Jinks

The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, Fort Myers

FEB. 17

Los Lobos

SW Fla. Event Center, Bonita

Michael Bolton Artis–Naples

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Dukes

SW Fla. Event Center, Bonita

FEB. 23 TobyMac

Hertz Arena, Estero

FEB. 24

The Drifters, Danny & The Juniors Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee

FEB. 26

The Beach Boys

B. B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

FEB. 27

David Foster Artis–Naples ʻ

FEB. 28

Blood, Sweat & Tears Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee

MAR. 1

Mark Chesnutt

The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, Fort Myers

MAR. 2

Wayne Newton

SW Fla. Event Center, Bonita

The Platters, Cornell Gunterʼs Coasters Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee

MAR. 3

Gin Blossoms

SW Fla. Event Center, Bonita

MAR. 8 & 9

Bonita Blues Fest

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Clay Walker, Eli Young Band & Josh Gracin at The Ranch

The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Top Five singles on the Myers has a diverse schedule for music lovers Billboard Hot Country Singles over the next few months. & Tracks chart later, the The Sam Galloway Concert Series welRecording Industry comes Clay Walker to The Ranch on Jan. 18.

Association of America certiMulti-Platinum country music artist and East fied the album gold.

Texas native, Clay Walker, rocked the country Neal McCoy will perform scene in 1993 with his debut album that includFeb. 15 as part of the Sam ed the smash hit “What’s It To You.” He continGalloway Concert Series. ued to make a splash, releasing a string of Neal McCoy has released 15 number one hits including “If I Could Make A studio albums on various Living,” “This Woman and This Man” and labels, and has released 34 “Rumor Has It.” In 1996 he was diagnosed with singles to country radio.In Multiple Sclerosis but Clay did not let that set 1993, Neal McCoy broke him back. He has continued touring and recordthrough with the back-to-back ing steadily since the diagnosis and is well number 1 singles No Doubt known for his high-energy concerts and perAbout It and Wink from his formance style. He later founded the Band platinum-certified album No Against MS foundation after realizing the Doubt About It.His commerimpact the disease has on others. Since its forcial success continued into mation in 2003, Clay has helped Band Against the late 1990s with two more MS raise upwards of $5,000,000 through chariplatinum albums and a gold ty performances, golf tournaments, bike rides, album, as well as six more auctions, etc. Clay has had 4 RIAA Platinum Top Ten hits.A seventh Top albums, 2 Certified Gold albums, and 11 #1 sinTen hit, the number 10 Billy’s gles to date. After “She Won’t Be Lonely Long” Got His Beer Goggles On, reached top 5 on the radio, Clay began working came in 2005 from his selfon new music with a fresh sound. He recently released That’s Life. released his single “Right Now” to The Highway The Sam Galloway on Sirius XM this past fall, teasing an impendConcert Series welcomes ing album release. The full album is expected Tracy Byrd to The Ranch on to debut later this year.

March 30. Tracy Byrd became The Ranch will welcome Josh Gracin on a household name on the Feb. 9. A Michigan native who grew up listenCountry Music Scene in 1993 The Sam Galloway Concert Series welcomes Clay ing to country and R&B music, Josh Gracin catwhen his third single, called Walker to The Ranch Concert Hall in Fort Myers on apulted to fame after auditioning for the second “Holdin’ Heaven”, off of his Jan. 18. photo by Jamie Kuser season of the hit television series American Idol.

MCA Records, self-titled Josh, who was serving in the United States debut album, hit #1 on the Marine Corps at the time, quickly became a fan favorite and won Billboard Country Charts. The album also included the remake hit the hearts of viewers with his strong fourth place finish on Idol. of Johnny Paycheck’s “Someone to Give my Love to” cementing Following his appearance on the series and the completion of Byrd as a traditional country troubadour. The debut album went on his military service (he was honorably discharged in 2004), Josh to be certified gold, a reward signifying sales in excess of 500,000 Gracin released his self-titled debut album that summer. Three copies.

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.

Other shows on the concert schedule at The Ranch include The Wailers on Jan. 13, Eli Young Band on Feb. 1, Cody Jinks on Feb. 16, Mark Chesnutt on March 1, Collie Buddz on March 27, Tracy Byrd on March 30, John Michael Montgomery on April 5, Doug Stone on May 3 and Craig Campbell on May 4.

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.

The Eli Young Band will play Feb. 1 at The Ranch.

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IN CONCERT

Hillsong United at Hertz Arena May 8 The Australian-based, multi-platinum-selling group Hillsong United has announced that after three years they are returning for their highly anticipated U.S. tour in 2019 including a stop in Southwest Florida. United will be joined by special guests Amanda Lindsey Cook and Mack Brock (*lineup to vary by city).

“It’s been a few years since we have toured North America - we have a lot of music not yet road tested and can’t wait to be with you and sing these songs," said Hillsong United. "We have been working hard on a brand new experience and can’t wait to have our friends Amanda and Mack with us!”

Committed to creating a musical expression that speaks truth, creates a unique sound and connects people everywhere with God, Hillsong United’s mission is to write songs that awaken churches and individuals to the fact that we are redeemed and called into the story of God.

Making stops in major markets across the U.S. including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Washington, DC, and New York, Hillsong United’s USA tour 2019 will transform amphitheaters and arenas throughout the nation into nights of worship.

Florida performance dates

10th annual Funk Fest Feb. 15 & 16 in Punta Gorda

Edgewater Events announced Funk Fest will celebrate its 10th anniversary Feb. 15 and 16 in downtown Punta Gorda.

Lettuce is scheduled to headline Funk Fest and perform Saturday, Feb. 16. Other festival musical acts include Papadosio, Here Come the Mummies, The Werks (Funk The Red Hot Chili Peppers), The Floatiez (Jamiroquai Jam), Voodoo Visionary, Joe Marcinek Band (featuring Melvin Seals, Alan Evans and Tony Hall), Funk You, Hedonistas and Banyan.

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Lettuce will headline Funk Fest Feb. 15 & 16 in Punta Gorda.

anniversary. It comes complete with complimentary craft beer and boutique wine, cash liquor bar, bathrooms, leather couches, special effects, and up front stage access.

Cash liquor bar, craft beers and boutique wines

will be available in both VIP and general admission. The festival will also feature a food truck village, over 15 vendors and a larger festival grounds.

For tickets and more event details, visit www.funkfestpuntagorda.com.

include Hertz Arena in Estero on May 8, CFE Arena in Orlando on May 7, American Airlines Arena in Miami on May 9 and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa on May 11.

The tour is presented by Premier Productions. For more information, visit www.hillsongunited.com.

Bonita Blues Fest to be March 8 - 9 The date is set, the lineup complete and the tickets are on sale now for the 13th Annual Bonita Blues Festival, to be held on March 8 and 9 at Riverside Park, Bonita Springs.

Both days will feature award winning blues music from around the country and a wide variety of food and other vendors.

The March 8 schedule includes Gabe Stillman Band, Kilborn Alley Blues Band, Markey Blue Rick Latina Project, Albert Cummings and Southern Hospitality featuring Damon Fowler, JP Soars and Victor Wainwright.

The March 9 schedule includes Eric Johanson, Angel Forrest Band, The Jimmys, Rusty Wright Band, Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps and Johnny Rawls.

Tickets to the festival are $60 in advance for a weekend pass, or $40 for Friday only or $45 for Saturday only.

To purchase tickets, visit www.bonitablues.com.

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John Lodge, The Orchestra, Blood Sweat & Tears, Lonestar on schedule at Seminole Casino Hotel

Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment has teamed up with Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee and put together a stellar lineup of concerts in 2019.

Air Supply will be in concert on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. The show is sold out.

Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment presents an evening with Don McLean live in concert at Seminole Casino Hotel on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are on sale for $62.50.

The Temptations and the Four Tops will perform at Seminole Casino Hotel on Feb. 1 at 8 p.m.

This show has sold out. Also in February, Travis Tritt will play at Seminole Casino Feb. 7 at 8 p.m.

This show has sold out, too.

On Sunday, Feb. 10, John Lodge of the Moody Blues will perform at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for $59.

John Lodge is bass guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the iconic rock band The Moody Blues. Songwriter of such mega Moody Blues hits from “Ride My SeeSaw,” to “I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band),” “Isn’t Life Strange?” and many more, Lodge has been performing and recording with The Moody Blues for more than five decades, selling in excess of 70 million albums.

The Orchestra, starring former members of Electric Light Orchestra, will be live in concert at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Friday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Advance

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John Lodge - Feb. 10

tickets are on sale for $79.

The Drifters with special guests Danny & The Juniors will perform at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are on sale for $59.

Blood Sweat & Tears (BS&T) will be live in concert at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m.

Advance tickets are on sale for $69.

The Platters and Cornell Gunter’s The Coasters will perform their iconic music at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Saturday, March 2 at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m.

Tickets are available for $59.

Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment presents Lonestar live in concert at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Sunday, March 17 at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.

Advance tickets are on sale for $79.

Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell (also known as Dick Fox’s Golden Boys) will be live in concert Saturday, March 23 at 7 p.m. at the Seminole Casino Hotel. Tickets are available for $110.

KC & The Sunshine Band with special guests Village People will be live in concert at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Saturday, April 6 at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m.

Advance tickets are on sale for $60 and $25. VIP seating is available for $139 and includes priority seating and complimentary beer, wine and soda.

Tickets for all these shows are available by phone at 1-800-514-ETIX or online at www.moreinparadise.com or www.jaytv.com.

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FORT MYERS RIVER DISTRICT

Seafood & Music Festival debuts Jan. 4 - 6

The inaugural Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival will be held on the waterfront in historic downtown Fort Myers Jan. 4 - 6. The event is produced by Paragon Festivals in partnership with the Fort Myers River District Alliance.

Festivities begin Friday 4 – 10 p.m. and continue Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. General admission is free. VIP Tent admission is $75 and includes an open bar serving premium drinks in a private tent with a dedicated service staff.

The tent’s location enjoys optimal viewing of the live music performances. VIP tickets are available at the gate or in advance.

Enjoy foods cooked fresh on site (seafood, meat, vegetarian) with a variety of side dishes and of course – desserts. For drinks, choose from alcoholic, non-alcoholic and fruit drinks, While eating, listen to the sounds of live musical performances by some of Florida’s and the region’s top musical talents from such genres as R&B, jazz, rock, reggae and Caribbean sounds. This year's performers include on Friday night: the Freecoasters (Reggae, American Southern Soul), Sarasota Steel Pan Band (Caribbean) and The Shindigs (Beach Boys tribute). On Saturday enjoy: Kettle of Fish (rock), CeCe Teneal & Soul Kamotion (blues, soul, roots), J.P. Soars &

The Red Hots (blues), a Bob Marley tribute band featuring Yvad, former lead singer of The Wailers (reggae), and the Caribbean Chillers (Jimmy Buffet tribute). Finish your relaxation on Sunday listening to Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio (rock, soul), the Billy Rice Band (country rock) and the U.S. Stones (Rolling Stones tribute).

During breaks between the performances, stroll through a diverse marketplace of arts, crafts, select food items and specialty products.

More details and ticket info can be found online at www.seafoodfestivals.com and www.paragonartevents.com.

Annual Celtic Fest returns Jan. 25 and 26

The City of Fort Myers and Celtic Heritage Productions invite you to “don your tartan” and bring your family and friends out to enjoy the 16th Annual Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival.

The weekend festivities include: FRIDAY, JAN. 25 - First up is

the Kick-Off Party at Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers at 5 p.m. with performances by Rathkeltair, Albannach, The Screaming Orphans, West of Galway and Blue Skye Pipes & Drums. Admission is only $5.

SATURDAY, JAN. 26 - The gates at Centennial Park will

open at 11 a.m. with many hours of non-stop Celtic music from Albannach, Rathkeltair, The Screaming Orphans, Marcille Wallis & Friends, House of Hamill and the Kellyn Celtic Arts Irish Dancers.

To satisfy the appetite, there is Celtic fare such as fish and chips and meat pies, along with traditional American festival food. Both domestic and imported beers will be served.

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Dozens of merchandise vendors offering everything Celtic.

Admission on Saturday is $12 for adults, and kids under 12 are free. Bring your blankets and/or lawn chairs and plan to join a great Fort Myers tradition.

A two-day festival pass is only $15.

For more information, call 239-321-7530 or 941-625-8544 or visit online at www.celticheritageproductions.com.

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Ivy Cottage Antiques & Treasures 2259 Widman Way

Bring in the New Year with Savings & Cheer!

Fort Myers River District (239) 226-0025

6,000 square feet filled with treasures

Fine Antiques to Shabby & Cottage Chic. Vintage Treasures of times gone by. Collectibles, Lighting, Candles, Home Decor and so much more.

Tuesday through Friday 11 - 5, Saturday 11 - 4

DIRECTIONS: Downtown Fort Myers ... Take MLK ... Look for the Oasis Restaurant.

Turn on to Hendry Street, then left on Widman Way. We are directly one block BEHIND the Oasis Restaurant. FREE PARKING.

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FORT MYERS RIVER DISTRICT

Taps & Tunes Jan. 12 at Centennial Park East

Craft beer, live music and more returns to downtown Fort Myers on Saturday, Jan. 12 for the fourth annual Taps & Tunes Craft Beer & Music Festival.

Sample more than 80 craft beers while enjoying music from Wilder Sons, The Woodwork and Supergold.

Plus, purchase a variety of eats from local food trucks. The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is again hosting this event which will be held at Centennial Park East in downtown Fort Myers.

Take part in one of the most exciting craft beer and music festival in Fort Myers Jan. 12 from 2 to 8 p.m.

For just $45, patrons receive an unlimited tasting cup, which offers sampling of craft beers from award-winning breweries like Islamorada Beer Company, Kona Brewing, Shipyard, Magic Hat, Bury Me Brewing, Old Soul Brewing and many more.

General admission is available for just $5, which gets event goers access to live music and purchasing tasting flights, food and drinks, and products from retail vendors.

Tasting Flights are available for just $20, which includes five 4 oz. craft beer pours of your choice.

The 2019 Taps and Tunes Craft Beer and Music Festival lineup includes three of Florida’s hottest indie bands.

Headlining band Wilder Sons from Naples is a four-piece act with a beachy alt-rock style.

Recently, Wilder Sons signed to Legend Recordings, and released a new EP, “In Between” before heading out on their first East Coast tour. Another local brewery favorite, The Woodwork, will also be playing Taps and Tunes. These Naples natives fuse indie rock with jazz and blues to create a unique and swinging sound. In 2018, The Woodwork was a featured act at Gasparilla Music Festival, and recorded the follow up to their first EP, “Burning Bridges.”

Supergold from Fort Lauderdale will be opening up the day’s events with their classic-rock infused indie sound. This up-andcoming band is already making waves on Florida’s east coast after the release of their single, “Money Lover.” Their frenetic stage 72 - January 2019

The next Art Walk is

Friday, Jan. 4.

FIRST FRIDAYS EVERY MONTH

(rain or shine) 6 - 10 PM

Thomas Edison Explains program Jan. 7 at library Wilder Sons

The Woodwork

Thomas Alva Edison is coming back to Fort Myers.

Thomas Edison Explains will be presented Monday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Fort Myers Regional Library, 1651 Lee St. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Fort Myers Library.

Born before the California gold rush and dying during the Great Depression, Thomas Alva Edison helped make America a world power, not with weapons but with insights into how all things work and how things can be made to work better.

For more than 20 years, Hank Fincken has toured as a living history performer in Europe, South America and the United States. Because Hank incorporates the audience in every performance, each presentation molds itself to the unique interests of that particular group. The event is free, but registration is required: http://bit.ly/FML0107

Mrs. Edison Hymn sing Feb. 5

Supergold presence and Fleetwood Mac style vocals should not be missed.

For tickets and info, visit www.sbdac.com or for volunteer sign up, visit www.sbdac.com. Call 239-333-1933 for more information.

Celebrate the Edison Festival of Light and help feed the hungry by attending Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing Tuesday, Feb. 5 at The First Presbyterian Church in downtown Fort Myers at the corner of Second Street and Lee Street.

It’s the 30th anniversary of the hymn sing, which is organized and sponsored by the Galloway Family of Dealerships. Three performances are planned at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Admission is free, but because of the increased need for food for the hungry, organizers are requesting that those who attend bring cans of non-perishable food and a voluntary cash donation, if possible, to benefit The Soup Kitchen of Community Cooperative.

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Hotel Indigo

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DINING

IN

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Bert’s Bar & Seafood Grill

Deep Lagoon Seafood

Bert’s Bar offers dockside dining and live music with a million dollar view. Bert’s Bar is a one-of-a-kind waterfront restaurant offering delicious fresh seafood, Black Angus burgers, refreshing brews and beautiful views, all at reasonable prices. Savor all you can eat fried shrimp on Wednesdays (4 to 9) and all you can eat fish fry on Fridays (4 to 9). Enjoy steel drum entertainment on the dock during the day Wednesday to Sunday and live entertainment nightly from national bands and Southwest Florida’s favorite local bands. Boaters are welcome.

Nestled in the heart of Florida lies a place just off the beaten path where the drinks are colder, the fish is fresher and the food is tastier. Where you can breathe easy, be casual and take in the sights and sounds of everything that is “Real Florida.” A Fresh Twist on Coastal Casual, we feature a wide variety of menu options to satisfy the appetite of any guest. We offer the freshest product available, with daily deliveries from our local fishing partner Island Crab Company. Happy Hour from 11 am - 6 pm featuring small plates from $5 - $8.

Capt’n Fishbones Seafood Grill

EE-TO-LEET-KE Grill

4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha 239-282-3232 www.BertsBar.com

Capt'n Fishbones at The Shell Factory has moderately priced lunches, dinners and a full selection of cocktails. We serve Florida favorites like shrimp, crab cakes, fish fries, burgers and sandwiches. Enjoy the great tropical weather at Dogbones Café or the Swamp Bar and Patio where even the four legged "children" are welcome. Large group rates are available for lunches, dinners, special events and meetings. We’re open daily at 11 a.m. with daily specials and Happy Hour all day, every day. Hear live entertainment in the Swamp Patio daily 4 7 p.m. Classic car shows every Thursday 4 - 7 p.m.

2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 239-995-2141 www.shellfactory.com

Cape Cabaret

Cape Cabaret offers dining, dancing and live music Tuesday through Saturday.

We feature a full dinner menu prepared by executive chef Ryan Cook, two full bars, two hardwood dance floors and live music from the ‘50s to the ‘90s. See your favorite bands perform on our 30-foot stage equipped with the latest state of the art sound and light systems. Have your next private party or corporate event in our ballroom or banquet room. Happy Hour & Early Bird Specials 4 to 5:30 p.m. Entrees, house wines, wells all at 50% discount.

Walk-ins always welcome or call reservation hotline.

4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 239-549-3000 www.capecabaret.com

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10395 Tamiami Trail N, Naples 239-631-6266 14040 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 239-689-5474 www.deeplagoon.com

Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee has unveiled a completely redesigned EE-TO-LEET-KE Grill that enhances the dining experience and offers new and exciting menu selections. The new interior design of the EE-TO-LEET-KE Grill is elegant yet comfortable and features a theaterstyle kitchen that allows for transparency as chefs prepare dishes “from scratch” to the table. The EE-TO-LEET-KE Grill menu features contemporary regional cuisines utilizing the freshest selections of Prime aged beef, fresh seafood, and an array of locally-sourced produce. The wide-ranging menu offers pastas, house made soups, steaks, seafood and chef specialty items including award- winning fajitas, pork osso bucco and the ever-popular braised short rib pot roast.

506 South 1st St., Immokalee 800-218-0007 www.seminoleimmokaleecasino.com

Lucky Mi

Asian-inspired upscale restaurant Lucky Mi Noodle House at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee has unveiled several creative new menu items that further enhance the dining experience. In addition to Avocado Tempura, Sesame Seared Tuna, and Shanghai Ribs, Lucky Mi has added hot rocks house specials that allow guests to cook their own entrees to perfection at the table on volcanic rock heated to 575 degrees.

506 South 1st Street, Immokalee 800-218-0007 www.seminoleimmokaleecasino.com

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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 at The Marina at Edison Ford

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

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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Texas Tony’s Rib & Brewhouse

With a goal of bringing a first-class experience and barbeque product Texas Tony’s Rib and Brew House was born.

Tony Phelan grew up in Texas, took those roots and his love of Texas barbeque and set out on a plan of introducing a unique brand of barbeque to Southwest Florida.

Taking a combination of Hickory and Oak woods to smoke with and cooking at low temperatures, it created the perfect formula for Award-Winning Barbeque. Texas Tony’s barbeque is “all about the rub and the ring.” The rub is made from his secret recipe. The ring occurs when you smoke meat over a long period of time; the pink is where the smoke has permeated the meat.

4519 Tamiami Trail E., Naples 239-732-8392 www.texastonys.com

Twisted Vine Bistro

Twisted Vine Bistro located in downtown Fort Myers' historic River District, prides itself on an extraordinary dining experience. We offer only the freshest seafood, certified Angus Beef, and other unique innovative entrees. We also feature an extensive boutique wine list, with more than 30 wines by the glass.

Twisted Vine Bistro grows our house herbs and spices in our courtyard garden!

We can accommodate small private event parties for after hours, social gatherings or rehearsal dinners. Dinner is served seven nights a week. The Twisted Vine Bistro has expanded with the opening of The Barrel Room featuring live music and a late menu. The Barrel Room now offers a jazz brunch on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

2214 Bay Street, Fort Myers 239-226-1687 www.twistedvinebistro.com

The Veranda

The Veranda's romantic setting in two turn-of-the-century homes, combined with our Southern Regional Cuisine, an extensive wine list, and first class service staff will provide you with the most unique dining experience in SW Florida.

Celebrating 40 years in business, The Veranda is consistently honored as one of the most award-winning restaurants in the area.

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COMEDY CLUB CALENDAR

JANUARY WED - 2

Mark Evans 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe Janet Williams 7 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Mike Armstrong 7:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

THU - 3

Mark Evans 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe Janet Williams 7 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Mike Armstrong 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

FRI - 4

Mark Evans 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe Michael Blackson 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Mike Armstrong 8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SAT - 5

Mark Evans 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe Michael Blackson 6 & 8 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Mike Armstrong 6 & 9:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SUN - 6

Janet Williams 7 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

WED - 9

TC Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe Erik Myers 7:30 p.m.

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Gabe Kaplan at Laugh In Jan. 13

Gabe Kaplan (Welcome Back Kotter) will be at the Laugh In Comedy Café in Fort Myers on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Gabe Kaplan is an American comedian, actor, poker commentator, and professional poker player.[ Kaplan was born in Brooklyn, New York. He is best known for his role as Gabe Kotter in the 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter. He later became known as a poker player, and as co-host and joint commentator for the series High Stakes Poker on GSN. As a kid, Kaplan had aspirations of being a Major League Baseball player.

However, he was unable to make the

roster of a minor league team and decided to pursue other interests. He began working as a bellman at a hotel in Lakewood, New Jersey.

Touring comedians would sometimes perform at the hotel, and Kaplan began to work toward his own career as a stand-up comedian. Gabe honed his standup routine in 1964 in places such as the Cafe Tel Aviv in New York City.

He appeared five times on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson from May 1973 to December 1974.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe is located at 8595 College Parkway, Fort Myers.

For tickets, call 239-479-5233 or visit www.laughincomedycafe.com

WED - 9 continued

SAT - 12 continued

THU - 17 continued

THU - 10

Joe List 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Kevin Farley 6 & 9:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SUN - 13

Andy Gross 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

FRI - 18

Kevin Farley 7:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

Rondell Sheridan 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe Joe List 7 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Kevin Farley 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

FRI - 11

Rondell Sheridan 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe Joe List 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Kevin Farley 8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SAT - 12

Rondell Sheridan 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Gabe Kaplan 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe Joe List 7 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

WED - 16

Jimmy Keys 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe Donny Baker 7 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Andy Gross 7:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

THU - 17

Tim Gaithers 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Laugh In Comedy Cafe 239-479-5233 8595 College Pkwy, Fort Myers laughincomedycafe.com Off the Hook Comedy Club 239-389-6901 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, unit #1100, Naples The Comedy Zone at Visani Restaurant 941-764-3463 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte

Donny Baker 6:30 p.m.

Vicki Barbolak 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

Tim Gaithers 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe Vicki Barbolak 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Andy Gross 8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SAT - 19

Tim Gaithers 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe Vicki Barbolak 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Andy Gross 6 & 9:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SUN - 20

Vicki Barbolak 7 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

WED - 23

Ron Jeremy 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

WED - 23 continued Craig Shoemaker 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Steve White 7:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

THU - 24

Steve Sabo 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe Craig Shoemaker 7 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Steve White 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

FRI - 25

Steve Sabo 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe Craig Shoemaker 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Steve White 8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SAT - 26

Steve Sabo 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe Craig Shoemaker 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Steve White 6 & 9:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SUN - 27

Craig Shoemaker 7 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

MON - 28

Mark Sanders 7 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

THU - 31

Matthew Broussard 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe Steve Trevino 7 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Bobby Collins 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

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KEY WEST

Air Supply performs Jan. 25 at Sunset Green Event Lawn at 24 North Hotel.

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap plays Jan. 11 at the Key West Theater.

Key West venues offer

destination concerts

Key West offers a great opportunity for travelers to explore the uniqueness of Key West and see some of their favorite national artists perform in concert (indoors and outside).

At least four concert venues host national artists. They include the Tennessee Williams Theatre at 5901 College Road, the Key West Theater at 512 Eaton St., the city-owned Key West Amphitheater at Truman Waterfront Park and the Sunset Green Event Lawn at 24 North Hotel at 3820 N. Roosevelt Blvd.

Little River Band returns to the Tennessee Williams Theatre on Feb. 13. Through the ‘70s and ‘80s, LRB enjoyed huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart topping hits like: “Reminiscing,” “Cool Change,” “Lonesome Loser,” “The Night Owls,” “Take It Easy On Me” and “Help Is on Its Way. For tickets, call 305-295-7676 or buy online at www.keystix.com At the Key West Theater, the music schedule includes The Wailers on Jan. 10, Gary Puckett & the Union Gap on Jan. 11, Hot Tuna on Jan. 22, Shawn Colvin on Jan. 26, Nashville songwriters Phillip Lammonds, Ken Johnson & Andi Zack-Johnson on Jan. 27, David Bromberg on Jan. 31, Al Di Meola on Feb. 5, Travis Tritt on Feb. 6, Gaelic Storm on Feb. 9, Los Lobos Feb. 14 (two shows), Justin Hayward on Feb. 18, 10,000 Maniacs on March 7, Bret Michaels on March 17, Joan Osborne on March 23 and Jefferson Starship on March 27.

For tickets and other show info at the Key West Theater, visit online at www.thekeywesttheater.com.

The Revivalists will play As for the outdoor venues ...

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Air Supply will perform at Sunset Green Event Lawn at 24 North Hotel on Friday, Jan. 25. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. The Beach Boys will perform at the Sunset Green Event Lawn on April 4.

At the Key West Amphitheater, The Revivalists are scheduled to perform April 6. Located at the new Truman Waterfront, the Key West Amphitheater is situated near Fort Zachary with stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico from the top of the lawn - don't miss the world famous Key West Sunset on show day. With a grassy general admission lawn, intimate reserved seats, and a one of kind panoramic backdrop, the amphitheater provides the perfect entertainment space for all music fans.

For tickets to Rams Head concerts at Sunset Green Event Lawn and Key West Ampitheater, visit www.keywestconcertseries.com.

the Key West Amphitheater April 6. Photo by Zackery Michael January 2019 - 77

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Florida Keys Seafood Festival Jan. 19 & 20

Seafood lovers can savor dishes made with Florida Keys fish and crustaceans, and salute the local commercial fishermen who harvest them, at a flavorful Key West festival scheduled Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 19-20.

The annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival is set for 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the island city’s Bayview Park, located at Truman Avenue and Jose Marti Drive.

Admission is $5 per adult including entry in a raffle for $250 worth of seafood.

Children under age 12 are admitted free to the family-friendly event.

Attendees can purchase and feast on offerings that typically include grilled Florida spiny lobster, fried fish baskets or platters, stone crab claws, smoked fish dip, peel-andeat Key West pink shrimp and more — all caught, cooked and served by Keys commercial fishermen and their families.

The menu also includes favorite dishes such as conch chowder, ceviche and fritters as well as traditional flan and Key lime pie. Soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails are to be available for purchase to complement the culinary treats.

In addition to the sumptuous seafood, planned event highlights include hourly demonstrations by local celebrity chefs and an eco-discovery zone for kids.

Attendees also can expect nonstop entertainment by regional musicians and bands, arts and crafts booths showcasing handcrafted wares, raffles and Keys conservation organizations displaying education and marine life exhibits.

Proceeds from the festival benefit the Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen’s Association, its support for sustainable fisheries management and its scholarships for college-bound students from Key Largo to Key West.

For more event info, visit www.floridakeysseafoodfestival.com

Food & Wine Festival marks 10th anniversary Jan. 23 - 27

Fans of fine food and vintages can indulge their appetites for both at the 2019 Key West Food and Wine Festival.

Scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 23 - 27, the edible extravaganza bears the lighthearted slogan “Flip Flops Required” in salute to its subtropical island setting.

The 10th annual festival is celebrating Key West's Culinary Culture and Historical Architecture.

Featuring gourmet galas and tastings, cuisine seminars and only–in–Key West experiences that spotlight the region’s lively culinary scene, talented chefs, indigenous ingredients, all held in historical places, hosted by the Oldest House Museum & Gardens.

The event’s enticing “first course” is the Conch Kick-Off Party planned for 5 - 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 23, in the Garden at the Oldest House Museum, at 322 Duval St. The gala is to feature domestic and international wines, Conch culinary treats by Great Events Catering and live entertainment presented by The Fabulous Spectrelles, against a backdrop of this tropical garden at the Oldest House Museum.

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stops at appealing local emporiums for samples of cuisine and wines.

The festival’s centerpiece event, the Sunset Grand Tasting, is set for 5 - 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, on the USCGC Ingham,

Coast Guard Cutter, located at the end of Southard Street, Truman Waterfront Park.

(The best sunset view in Key West!) The on board soiree blends unique wines and spirits, the vivid Key West sunset and casual yet elegant “light bites” provided by Small Chef at Large Catering. Also that evening, attendees can indulge in “It’s All About the Shrimp" everything shrimp.

At Conch Republic Seafood Company, 631 Greene Street. Saturday’s anticipated highlights include Old Town “Uncorked” X 10, a wine-focused stroll in Key West’s Old Town slated for 2 - 5 p.m.; and a paella cook-off staged at and benefiting the Truman Little White House, 111 Front St., where former President Harry Truman spent nearly six months while in office.

Among other festival standouts are an immersive sensory event with historical references of the indigenous food, a unique one of a kind experience. The “Brunch Bucket List” Series and a traditional Key West shrimp boil close to the working shrimp docks, at The Perry Hotel, always a sell out event.

For festival information and ticketing, visit www.keywestfoodandwinefestival.com or call 1-800-474-4319.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Literary Seminar Jan. 10 - 13

The 2019 topic is “Under the Influence.” Literary aficionados from around the world are to gather for readings, discussions and lectures led by some of contemporary literature’s most acclaimed writers. KWLS has assembled some of today’s most dazzling writers for a journey through literary archetypes—from Shakespeare and Homer to African folktales and early 20th-century novels and comicwww.kwls.org book heroes.

First Thursdays Art Walk Jan. 3, Feb. 7 from 6 - 9 p.m.

Join Studios Key West and Guild Hall Gallery as they host receptions for new works, artists, designers, book signings and jewelry trunk shows. Key West Local Luxe presents a trunk show of the decorative arts which includes galleries and boutiques and design studios, spanning from Studios of Key West at Eaton and Simonton, to Guild Hall Gallery on Duval and all the galleries and boutiques in the 500 block of Fleming 305-296-0458 & neighbors.

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Mile 0 Fest Key West

Jan. 29 - Feb. 2 Mile 0 Fest Key West is a new music festival considered a “must see” in the burgeoning Red Dirt & Americana music scene. Take in big shows at Truman Waterfront Park Amphitheatre, a state-of-the-art facility located blocks off the hopping streets of Duval, or get into a stripped down acoustic set with your favorite band leader at one of the theaters or bars off Duval. Many activities and memorable experiences await. www.mile0fest.com

Half marathon & 5K run Jan. 20

Recognized by Runners World magazine as one of the 10 great half-marathons of the winter season, the race follows a 13.1-mile course that includes Old Town Key West and the scenic waterfront. The race typically attracts American and international runners to compete in Key West’s balmy January climate. www.keywesthalfmarathon.com

KEY WEST Artisan Market

Jan. 13 & 27, Feb. 10 & 24, March 10 & 24 Art, food, wine, craft beer, shopping and entertainment. Free admission, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a new location, Higgs Beach.

January dates are Jan. 13 & 27. Bring your reusable bags. facebook.com/keywestartisanmarket

Key West Kingfish Mayhem Jan. 17 - 20

Big fish, big money! Come fish for some of the largest kingfish in Florida Keys waters in this new tournament. Fishing headquartered at Stock Island Marina. First prize could earn $15,000 cash, based on a 50-boat field.

www.meatmayhemtournamentsfl.com

Key West Home Tours

Jan. 18 - 19, Feb. 15 - 16, March 15 - 16 Presented by the Old Island Restoration Foundation, the annual self-guided tours from 3-6 p.m. each day showcase festively dressed Key West homes and gardens. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 day-of-tour. Proceeds benefit the foundation’s museum and programs. www.keywesthometours.com

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