July 2023 Happenings Magazine

Atourtheatres

Julyisnotaterriblybusymonthfor ourlocaltheatrecompanies,butwe dohaveahandfulofgreatshowson stage.

FootlooseisonstageuntilJuly1 attheBroadwayPalminFortMyers. ThatwillbefollowedbyDisney’sThe LittleMermaidwhichopensJuly7 andplaysthroughAug. 12.

Additionally,the BroadwayPalmisofferinganinteractivemurdermysteryonselect datesJuly12through Aug.12.

TheNaplesPlayers areontheroadwhile theirmainfacilityon5th AvenueSouthundergoesa$20millionrenovation.InJuly,The NaplesPlayersare stagingTheHunchbackofNotre DameJuly3-July23attheG&L Theatre.ThisislocatedonthecampusofTheCommunitySchoolof Naplesandisthehomefor TheatreZone.Ilovewhenourarts communityworkstogether.Hatsoffto BryceAlexander(TheNaples Players)andMarkDanni (TheatreZone)andtheirteamsfor makingthishappen.

InFortMyers,TheLaboratory TheaterofFloridaEducationisgiving usSheKillsMonstersonstageJuly 13-16.

TheCentersfortheArtsBonita SpringshasCompton&Bennett doingACrackeratTheRitzJuly11 and25atMoeAuditorium.

InCapeCoral,CulturalPark TheaterisnotdoingatheatricalproductioninJuly,butwillbedoinga fundraisingeventonJuly8that includesaconcertbyThe Freecoasters.

Thelastfewmonthswehavebeen sharingsomeofthe2023-24theatre seasonscheduleswithourreaders. Countingthismonth’sissue,wehave toldyouaboutthenewseasonsfor BroadwayPalmandOffBroadway Palm,CulturalParkTheater,Florida RepertoryTheatre,Laboratory TheaterofFlorida,PlayersCircle

Theater,TheNaplesPlayersand TheatreZonesofar.

Wewillbesharingmoreseason scheduleswithyouinupcoming issuesofthemagazine.

IslandHopperreturns

TheannualIslandHopper SongwriterFestivalwillbereturning thisfall.The10-dayevent willstartonCaptivaSept. 22-24,movetoCape CoralSept.25-26,then todowntownFortMyers Sept.27-28andwrap uponFortMyersBeach Sept.29-Oct.1.The ninthinstallmentincludes theadditionofsome CapeCoralvenuesfor thefirsttime.Hurricane Ianhitjustthreedays afterthefinalshowoflast year’sfestival,wipingout manyrestaurantsandbars.Someof thoseestablishmentshavesince reopenedorplantoreopenintimefor thisyear’sfestival.Asofpresstime, thefestivalorganizershavealready booked45nationalandlocalsingersongwriterstoperformat18different venues.AbigthankstoourLee CountyVisitorandConvention Bureau,BMIandiHeartRadiofor makingthishappenagainthisyear. WehereatHappeningsMagazineare proudtoagainbeapartnerforthis fantasticmusicevent.Wehopeyou willjoinusaswecontinuetorebuild ourcommunitiesandlocaleconomy devastatedbyHurricaneIan.

Cruiseupdate

Twomoremusiccruiseshavesold outsincewelastspoke.TheMalt ShopMemoriesCruiseforthisfall andthe70sRockandRomance CrusiefornextMarchareofficially soldout.Meanwhile,youcanstill reserveacabinfortheBigEasy CruiseNov.4-11(withTedeschi Trucks)andtheSandyBeaches CruiseJan.13-20(withDelbert McClinton).Usepromocode HAPPENINGSoreithercruiseand youcansavesomecash.

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TheNaplesPlayersperformoffsite: HunchbackofNotreDame

Whatmakesamonsterandwhatmakesaman?Venture intothetimelessretellingofVictorHugo’srenownednovel, TheHunchbackofNotreDame.

TheNaplesPlayerspresentsTheHunchbackofNotre DameJuly5-23attheCommunitySchoolofNaples,13275 LivingstonRoad,homeofTheatreZone.

Featuringa14-pieceorchestra,16-personon-stagechoir, AlanMenken’ssweepingscore,andStephenSchwartz’s movinglyrics,sounddesignbyTonynomineeJoshuaReid andcostumesbyDisneycostumedesignerJoshua Winchester,TheHunchbackofNotreDamewillkickoffTNP’s new2023-2024season.

Billedasa“dramaticretellingofthefamouslovestoryon agrandscale,withalush,emotionallyrichscore,”byPlaybill

Magazine,themusicalfeaturesatroveofcherishedsongs fromtheDisneyclassic,including“OutThere,”“GodHelpthe Outcasts,”and“Hellfire,”andmanynewsongsanddance numbers.

ThemusicalbeginsasthebellsofNotreDamesound throughthefamedcathedralinfifteenth-centuryParis. Quasimodo,thedeformedbell-ringerwholongstobe“Out There,”observesallofParisrevelingintheFeastofFools. Heldcaptivebyhisdeviouscaretaker,thearchdeaconDom ClaudeFrollo,heescapesforthedayandjoinstheboisterouscrowd,onlytobetreatedcruellybyallbutthebeautiful Romaniwoman,Esmeralda.Quasimodoisn’ttheonlyone captivatedbyherfreespirit,though–thehandsomeCaptain PhoebusandFrolloareequallyenthralled.Asthethreevie forherattention,Frolloembarksonamissiontodestroy theRoma–andit’suptoQuasimodotosavethemall.

“Tohavetheopportunitytoseeaproductionofthis incrediblygrandspectacleofashowinaspaceasintimateasTheatreZoneisauniqueexperience,”says musicdirectorCharlesFornara,“DirectorDawn LebrechtFornara’sthoughtfulstaging,greatchoreographyandbrilliantstorytellingisamerefewfeetaway fromeveryseat.”

Aftermusicdirecting50productionsatTNP,Fornara claimsthat“fromamusicalperspective,thisshowis shapinguptobeoneofTNP'sverybest.”

TheFornarasleadanall-starensemblecastof Naplesfavorites,manyofwhomhavebecomeregular staplesofTheNaplesPlayers’mostpopularshows.The castincludes(inalphabeticalorder):JamieLynnBucci (asEsmeralda),JosephByrne(asQuasimodo),Austin Gardner(asClaudeFrollo),EduardoMarin(asClopin) andAseemUpadhyay(asCaptainPhoebus)intheprincipalroles;BrianBoland,JordanCrawford,Christian Dinsmore,FrankieFederico,JordanGersbach,Jillian Keith,LilaMastro,SydneyMiller,GiaProvinzino,Kelly Rossberg,MattSchwabauer,DavidShaffer,Vanessa Tarabocchia,LorelaiVega,CiaranWelchandJackWeld intheensemble.

ThechoirfeaturesBraxtonCabrera,JodyCameron, F.ScottDavis,CarolinaGrau,RileyHart,Madeleine Howe,AmyHughes,DaniIvanov,AdlerMonpremier, AbigailNelson,RoseannRuggiero,LynnelleSt.Albord, CindiSpanier,FredleySylvain,KennyTranandRachel Weiner.

TheHunchbackofNotreDamewillbeTNP’sfirstoff siteproductionforthisseasonwhiletheir5thAvenue Souththeaterundergoesa$20millionrenovation.For tickets,call239-263-7990orvisit www.naplesplayers.org

CulturalParkTheater announces2023-24season ofBroadwayshows,concerts

CulturalParkTheatre CompanyinCapeCoralhas announcedits61stseason ofBroadwayshowsandconcertsfor2023-24.

TicketsfortheentireseasongoonsaleJuly1.

Aug.13TheBTBTrio3 p.m.–TheBTBTrioentertainswithhitsofthe‘50s, ‘60sandmore!

Sept.8–17,Boeing, Boeing7p.m.onFridayand Saturday,3p.m.onSunday. Threeflightattendantsthink they’reengagedtoBernard! Willadisasteroccurwhen theyallmeet?

Sept.23,Reiko&Friends –7p.m.–Aneveningof classicalentertainmentfeaturingaseven-piececlassicalorchestra!

Sept.28–Oct.8–This musicalistooexcitingto sharenow!Watchforour Septembermusical announcementsoon!

Oct.18–22,Bewarethe HouseonHauntedHill! Weds/Thurs/Fri/Sat7p.m., Sun3p.m..Canvisitorssurviveanightatthehaunted mansion?

Nov.4,TheFrankBang Four7p.m.Theblueswill neverapologize.Ultimately, FrankBangwilljustmake youfeelsomethingoreverything.

Nov.9–19,Famethe Musical,Thurs/Fri/Satat7 p.m.,Sunat3p.m.

Dec.9,HighLonesome Sound–SongwriterRound, 7p.m.Don'tmissthis incrediblenightofstoryand song,presentedbythe songwritersthemselves!

Dec.13-17,TheLittle TownofChristmas(byPat Cook),Dec13-167p.m.; Dec173p.m.You'reinfor aneveningofholidaylaughterandwarmth.

Dec.21,MichaelD’Amore –OneNightOnly,7p.m.

Jan.6,TheChampJaxon Band,7p.m.ChampJaxon isa12yearoldaspiring blues-rockmusicianbased outofSouthwestFlorida.

Jan.18-28,Jamesand GiantPeach7p.m.on FridayandSaturday,3p.m. onSunday

Feb.3,Katelyn&Jules,7 p.m.Theiroriginalsoundis fullofmanyemotionsand stylescombinedintolistenablemusic.

Feb.9–18,Nana’s NaughtyKnickers,7p.m.on FridayandSaturday,3p.m. onSundayGrandmaisrunninganillegalboutiquefrom herapartment,sellinghandmadenaughtyknickersto everyseniorcitizeninthe five-borougharea!?Will nanagetarrested–orworse –evicted?

Feb.24,RealDeal DuelingPianos,7p.m.This all-requestshowispartcomedy,improv,music,karaoke, andaudienceinteractionso it’sneverthesameshow twice!

Feb.29-March10,Bye ByeBirdie,Thurs/Fri/Satat7 p.m.,Sunat3p.m.

March28–April7,Sister Act–Thurs/Fri/Satat7p.m., Sunat3p.m.

May23–June2,Intothe Woods,Thurs/Fri/Satat7 p.m.,Sunat3p.m.

June14-2,Agatha Christi’sMurderonthe OrientExpress,7PMon FridayandSaturday,3p.m. onSunday July20,2014,Whiskey County,7p.m.Honoringthe lastgreateraofcountry music!

CulturalParkTheatreis locatedat528CulturalPark Blvd.inCapeCoral.

Forticketsandmore information,call239-7725862orvisitonlineat www.culturalparktheater.com

FloridaRepertoryTheatre’s newseasonstartsSept.19

FloridaRepertoryTheatre announcedits26thseasoninthe HistoricArcadeandArtStageStudio Theatres.The2023-2024season openstopreviewsintheArtStage StudioonSept.19,andthenine-show seasonrunsthroughMay19,2024.

Subscriptionsareonsalenowto renewingpatrons andtonewsubscribers,andpackagesstartaslow as$234forsix shows.Packages offerthebiggest savingsoversingle ticketprices–whichincrease whentheygoonsaleinJuly2023.

“AllofusatFloridaRepwishto thanktheloyalpatronsandsupporters whocameouttothe theatrethisseason–especiallyconsideringtheimpactof HurricaneIan.Aswe allcontinueonthe pathtorecovery,we arethankfultobegin preparationsforour twenty-sixthseason,” saidproducingartisticdirectorGregLongenhagen.“Our 2023-2024seasonwillbefullofjoyful laughter,electrifyingdrama,andbeautiful,iconicmusicandwetrulylookforwardtosharingit withyou.”

FloridaRep’s 26thseasonkicks offonSept.19in

theArtStageStudio

Theatrewith

BeguiledAgainfeaturingmusicby RichardRogers, lyricsbyLorenz

Hart,conceivedbyJ.BarryLewis, LynnetteBarkley,andCraigD.Ames, withmusicalarrangementsbyCraigD. Ames.Thisglamorous,romantic,and nostalgicsalutetoAmerica’smost belovedsongwritingteam,Rogers andHart,features overfiftysongs including “Bewitched,”“My FunnyValentine,”andmanymore.

TheHistoricArcadeTheatreopens

Oct.27withTheLegendofGeorgia McBridebyMatthewLopez.Whena down-and-outElvisimpersonator’sgigataseedy, Floridabarisabouttobe replacedbyasecond-rate dragshow,“theKing”gets amake-overbysomefabulousnewfriends andstealstheshow inthisbig-heartedandmusic-filled comedy.

Theseasoncontinuesin DecemberintheHistoric ArcadeTheatrewithA SherlockCarol,aregional premierebyMarkShanahan. TheworldsofCharles DickensandSirArthurConan Doylecollideinthisinventiveholidaywhodunnitfullofintrigue,suspenseandagoodhelpingof holidaycheer.

Thesurrealisticfantasy,The MountaintopbyKatoriHallopens Dec.15intheArtStageStudio. Thisgrippingand electrifyingdrama imaginesa chance encounter betweenDr. MartinLutherKing,Jr. andamysterious strangeronthenight beforeheisassassinated.

FloridaRepkicksoff2024in theHistoricArcadewithBeehive: The60sMusicalcreatedby LarryGallagher.Thisnonstop,energeticcelebrationof thepowerfulfemalevoicesof the1960sfeaturescharttoppersfromDianaRoss&The Supremes,PetulaClark, ArethaFranklin,JanisJoplin, andmore.

ThemodernAmericanclassic andPulitzerPrize-winningplay, TheGinGamebyD.L.Coburnopens Feb2intheArtStageStudio.This touching,heart-wrenchingstory followstwonursinghomeresidentsastheyreflectonthehighs andlowsoftheirlives whileplayinggame aftergameofgin.

OnFeb16,Ken

Ludwig’sAComedyof

TenorsopensintheHistoricArcade Theatre.Thismadcapcomedyfullof mistakenidentitiesandbedroomhijinksissetin1930s Pariswheretheconcertof thecenturyisabouttotake place…aslongastheproducercankeephisstarsin line.

InMarch,HankWilliams: LostHighwaybyRandalMylerand MarkHarelikispresentedbyacompanyofactor-musiciansintheHistoric ArcadeTheatre.The musicalfeaturesmany ofWilliamshitslike “Hey,GoodLookin’,” “MoveitonOver,”and followstheinfluential singer-songwriter’srise fromhumblebeginnings,throughcareer triumphs,andtragic deathatage29.

FloridaRep’sseasonclosesinthe ArtStageStudiowithanexplosivemasterpiecebyDavidMamet. Oleanna,openingApril19,is filledwithelectrifyingdialog, blazingemotion,andanendingthatwillleaveaudiences talkingforweeks.Theriveting dramafollowsacollegeprofessorandhisfemalestudent whobecomeembroiledinan escalatingwarofwordsthat transformsaserenecollegecampus intoabattlegroundforjustice.

SingleticketsgoonsaleJuly10and startat$65/$61forregularperformancesand $43/$39forpreviews. SingleticketsforBeehive andLostHighwaystartat $69/$63.

Toreadmoreabout the26thSeasonandto downloadasubscription orderform,visit www.FloridaRep.org.To reneworbecomeanewsubscriber overthephone,calltheboxofficeat 239-332-4488.

FloridaRepertoryTheatreperforms intheHistoricArcadeTheatreandthe ArtStageStudioTheatreon BaySt.betweenJackson& Hendrywithfreeparkingin theFortMyersRiver District.

SheKillsMonstersatLaboratoryTheater

TheLaboratoryTheaterofFlorida’s award-winningeducationdepartment willpresenttheSouthwestFloridapremiereofQuiNguyen’sSheKills Monsters:YoungAdventurersEdition July13-16.

Agnesrediscoversherrecently deceasedsisterinamagicalgameof DungeonsandDragons.Sheslashes herwaythroughorcs,dragons,and cheerleadersandlearnsthere'smore tohersisterthansheeverknew.This funnyandimaginativeplayisauniversalstoryofhonoringthosewe'velost.

TheLaboratoryTheaterofFlorida takesa"wholeactor"approachtoacting.Inadditiontophysicaltheater, stagecombat,voicemodulation,blocking,stagecraft,andscenestudy,studentsalsolearnthebasicsofset design,lightinginstrumentsand design,costuming,stagemakeup, stagemanagement,andtheateretiquetteandbestpractices.And,of course,theatergames.

"Qualityeducationintheater includesvaluablelessonsincommunication,teamwork,organization,and responsibility-aswellasspecificskills

onallelementsoftheater.Inthis,our 15thyear,IamproudofthehighstandardofeducationLabTheateroffers. Ourcampersaregoingtohaveablast withtheshowandlearnsomanyskills thatwillhelppreparethemforthe world,"saysartisticdirectorAnnette Trossbach.

MadelaineWeymouthandSteven MichaelKennedyarereturningasthe camp’sco-directors.

Ontheshow,Weymouthsays,“one oftheLab’sprioritieswhenpicking summercampshowsistochoose

playswithteenagemaincharactersto highlighttheimportanceoftelling authenticstoriesthatresonatewithour campers.Weworkwiththemtoshine alightontheirdreams,fears,and emotionsinawaythatallaudiences, notjustteenaudiences,canidentify with.Nomatteryourageorgaming ability,you’llberootingforAgnes,Tilly, andtheirfriendsthroughthegoofy shenanigansofSheKillsMonsters.”

PaulaSisk,theLab’sdirectorof education,adds,“Asateachingtheater,Ilovethattheeducationteam continuestofindfreshandcreative plays,likeSheKillsMonsters:Young AdventurersEdition,forourcampers.I amexcitedtowatchourstudentsmasterthecomplexitiesofthiscomedic rompthroughthefantasyworldcreatedinaDungeonsandDragonscampaign.”

PerformancedatesJuly13,14and 15are8p.m.andJuly16at2p.m.

Formoreinformation,visit www.LaboratoryTheaterFlorida.comor call239-218-0481orvisitthetheater at1634WoodfordAve.intheFort MyersRiverDistrict.

TheLittleMermaid attheBroadwayPalm

Thissummer,BroadwayPalmisgoingunderthesea withDisney’sTheLittleMermaidplayingJuly7through Aug.12.

Thisfull-scale,stageproductionisbasedonthepopular

1989animatedfilmofthesamenamethatquicklybecame aDisneyfavorite.

TheatregoersofallageswillenjoywatchingtheDisney classicTheLittleMermaidcometolifeonstage!Takea diveintoamagicalkingdom wherethebeautifulmermaid, Ariel,longstoleaveherocean hometoliveintheworldabove. WhenArielfallsinlovewiththe humanPrinceEric,shemakesa bargainwiththeevilseawitch,but thebargainisn’twhatitseems. You’llseeallyourfavoritecharactersandheartheirresistiblesongs including“UnderTheSea,”“Kiss TheGirl,”“PartOfYourWorld” andmore.

PerformancesareWednesday throughSundayeveningswith selectmatinees.Ticketsare$55 to$85withgrouppricesavailable. Thereisasummerspecialand ticketsforanyone16andunder arejust$30includingthemeal. Ticketsarenowonsaleand canbereservedbycalling239278-4422,byvisiting BroadwayPalm.comorbystoppingbytheboxofficeat1380 ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

FringeFortMyersannounces winnersfrominauguralfestival

TheinauguralFringeFortMyers performingartsfestivalJune1-4at theAlliancefortheArtsbrought togethernineperformingactsfeaturing27artistsfromaroundtheworld.

TheAlliancefortheArtsteamed upwithBroadwayPalmDinner Theatretohostmorethan40shows overfourdays,spanninggenresfrom storytelling,dance,burlesque,comedy,mysteryandmuchmore.

FringeconcludedonSunday eveningatBroadwayPalmwithan awardsceremonyinwhichthefollowingwinnerswereannounced:Frank BlockerinSouthernGothicNovelBestofVenueforOffBroadwayPalm; LailaLeeinTheLightBringer-Best ofVenueforAllianceClassroom; DanceBochettePresentsFuture Perfect-BestofVenueFoulds Theatre.TheawardforAudience FavoritewenttoTinyTheatre PresentsTheHuntforMiloGatto.

"Weareincrediblygratefulforthe supportthiscommunityhasgivenour inauguralFringeFestival.Withthat kindofsupport,wehavedefinitelylaid thegroundworkforafestivalthatwill continuetoattractqualityactsfrom aroundtheworld.Ican'twaittosee howwegrow!Besuretojoinusfor thenextFringeFortMyers,May30–June2,2024,"saidBillTaylor,producingartisticdirector.

Duringthefourdaysofthefestival, AFTAsawover1,000attendeesand 72volunteers.“Iamdelightedthat Fringewassowellreceivedandwe lookforwardtoFringe“partdeux” nextyear,”saidMollyRowan-Deckart, executivedirectorofAFTA.

KidsFringeheldtheyoungest audiencemembers'attentionoverthe weekend:TwospecialeditionsofFree FamilyArtLabwerehostedbyAFTA instructorsVeronicaTierraofTierra& FriendsandTianiRosado.Citrus

Circusdelightedaudienceswiththeir high-flyingskillsonSaturdayand Sunday.CarmenCrussardandthe studentsofCypressLakeHighSchool broughtthemagicalandinteractive worldofAliceinWonderlandtolife.

BillVeach,SmokeyDaytonaBand, BruceGallantandBillMettsallperformedontheFringemusicvenue overtheweekend.FredBall,The RecklessSaintsandKimMayfield werenotabletoperformdueto weatherconditions.

AFTAextendedspecialthanksto LovrBoys,MamaMarie’sandArts& EatsCaféforfeedingeveryonethat attendedFringeFortMyers,andto WhattheFlock?forflockingtheAFTA campuswithalmost200flamingoes.

TheAlliancefortheArtsislocated at10091McGregorBlvd.justsouthof ColonialBoulevardinFortMyers.For moreinformation,call239-939-2787, visitatwww.ArtInLee.org.

BroadwayPalm’s31 st seasonlineup

BroadwayPalmannouncedits31st seasonwhichincludeseightmainstage productions,fiveproductionsintheOff BroadwayPalm,fourChildren’sTheatre productionsandsixconcerts.

IndividualticketswentonsaleJune1. OwnerWillPrathersaid,“Lastseasonwe celebratedour30thanniversaryingrand fashionwithastellarlineupofhits,andwe arethrilledtofollowitupthisyearwith anotherseasonofterrificshowsandconcerts.”

BroadwayPalm’smainstageopenson Aug.18andrunsthroughAug.10,2024. Showpricesrangefrom$60to$95with groupandchildren’spricesavailable. PerformancesareTuesdaythrough Sundayevenings(noTuesdayevening performancesMaythroughOctober)with selectmatinees.

Themainstageproductionsinclude:

MurderonTheOrientExpress (Aug.18–Sept.16)

ThiscleveradaptationoftheAgatha Christieclassicboastsglamour,intrigue, suspenseandhumor.Theluxurious OrientExpressissurprisinglyfullforthe timeoftheyear,butbymorningthetrain isonepassengerfewer.AnAmerican tycoonliesstabbedtodeathwithhisdoor lockedfromtheinside.Isolatedandwitha killeramongthem,thepassengersrelyon detectiveHerculePoirottofindthemurdererbeforeheorshestrikesagain.

Hairspray(Sept.22–Oct.28)

It’s1962andBaltimore’sTracy Turnblad,abiggirl,withbighairandan evenbiggerheart,winsaspotonthelocal TVdanceprogramandovernightistransformedfromanoutsidertoateencelebrity.Canthisnewtrendsetterwintheheart ofheartthrobLinkLarkinandintegratea televisionshowwithoutdentingher‘do? Theupbeatscoreincludes“GoodMorning Baltimore,”“YouCan’tStoptheBeat”and thetitlesong,“Hairspray.”

Elfthemusical(Nov.10–Dec.25)

Basedonthepopularfilm,thishilariousmusicalcomedyfollowsBuddytheElf

inhisquesttofindhistrueidentity.Raised intheNorthPole,Buddyisunawarethat heishumanuntilhisenormoussizeand poortoy-makingabilitiescausehimto facethetruth.BuddyembarksonajourneytoNewYork.Thisholidayclassicis suretobringoutthetruespiritof Christmas...afterall,thebestwayto spreadChristmasCheerissingingloud foralltohear!

Elvis:AMusicalRevolution (Dec.30–Feb.17)

ThisofficialElvisPresleybio-musical takesacloserlookattherockstarand culturaliconwhoseimpactshapedthe historyofmusic.SpanningfromhischildhoodinTupelo,Mississippitohistriumphant1968“ComebackSpecial”and hisascenttobe“TheKing.”You’llhear iconichitsincluding“AllShookUp,” “HeartbreakHotel,”“BurningLove,” “HoundDog,”“Don’tBeCruel,”“Jailhouse Rock,”“BlueSuedeShoes”andmore!

Beautiful:TheCaroleKingMusical (Feb.23–April6)

TheTonyandGrammyAward-winning musicaltellsthetruestoryofCarole King’sremarkablejourneyfromteenage songwritertoRock&RollHallofFame. Featuringover24classicsincluding “You’veGotaFriend,”“OneFineDay,” “UpontheRoof,”“You’veLostThatLovin’ Feeling,”“WillYouLoveMeTomorrow” and“NaturalWoman,”thiscrowd-pleasing phenomenonisfilledwithsongsyou rememberandastoryyou’llneverforget.

TheAddamsFamily

(April12-May25)

America’sdarkestfamilycomestolife inthiscomicalfeastthatembracesthe wackinessineveryfamilyandfeaturesan originalstoryaboutlove,family,honesty andgrowingup.WednesdayAddams,the ultimateprincessofdarkness,hasgrown upandfalleninlovewithasweet,smart youngmanfromarespectablefamily. Everythingwillchangeonthefatefulnight theyhostadinnerforWednesday’s“normal”boyfriendandhisparents.

Swing(May31–June22)

Jumpandjivewithover30songsfrom theBigBandEra!Swingexplodedoutof Harlemandshatteredculturalandethnic barriersandnowyoucanrelivethedance phenomenonthatswepttheworld.Thisall singing,alldancingextravaganzafeatures “ItDon’tMeanaThingIfItAin’tGotthat Swing,”“BoogieWoogieBugleBoy,”“In TheMood,”“SingSingSing,”“Stompin’at theSavoy,”“CryMeARiver,”“BounceMe Brother”andmore.

DisneyʼsMaryPoppins (June28–Aug.10)

Everyone’sfavoritenannyisback! YoungJaneandMichaelhavesentmany anannypackingbeforeMaryPoppins arrives.Usingacombinationofmagicand commonsense,shehelpsteachthefamilyhowtovalueeachotheragain.Mary Poppinsisanenchantingmixtureofan irresistiblestory,breathtakingdancenumbersandunforgettablesongssuchas “ChimChimCher-ee,”“ASpoonfulof Sugar”and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”

TheOffBroadwayPalmTheatreis BroadwayPalm’ssecondperformance venue.TheOffBroadwayPalm’sseason beginsOct.11andrunsthroughJune2, 2024.

Ticketpricesrangefrom$55to$70. PerformancesareTuesdaythrough Sundayevenings(noTuesdayevening performancesMaythroughOctober)with selectedmatinees.

TheOffBroadwayPalmproductions include:

PopcornFalls(Oct.11–Nov.18),A DoublewideTexasChristmas(Nov.23–Dec.25),RunForYourWife(Jan.11–Feb.25),TheSweetDelilahSwimClub (Feb.29–April14)andPerfectWedding (April18–June2).

Formoreinformation,visitonlineat BroadwayPalm.com,call239-278-4422or stopbytheboxofficeat1380Colonial Blvd.inFortMyers.

GulfshorePlayhousenamesfinalists forannualNewWorksFestival

GulfshorePlayhouseisthrilledto announcethe10finalistsfromwhich threewinnerswillultimatelybechosento participateintheTenthAnnualNew WorksFestival.

EachNewWorksFestivalsubmission isreviewedduringamonths-longanonymousprocessbyacommitteeoftheatre professionals.Thetenfinalistsarethen chosenbytheGulfshorePlayhouseartisticteam,andultimatelythreewinnerswill takepartintheweek-longFestival.

TheAnnualNewWorksFestivalwill takeplaceatGulfshorePlayhousefrom Sept.14throughSept.17.Thefestival willincludedevelopmentalworkshopsfor thewinningplaysandwillculminatewith stagedreadings.

The10finalistsare:

BloodoftheLambbyArleneHutton

BUZZbyHopeVillanueva

CircleForwardbyDebHiett

CrackedPotsbyKristenLePine

EmergencyProtocolCamouflageby ErinOsgood HrdzabyF.J.Hartland

StockadebyAndrewRosendorf

TheGentleLife-ChangingMagicof BurningitAllDowntotheGroundby HeatherBeasley

TheLionTamerbyIvanR.Lopez WestminsterbyBrendaWithers

“AsamemberoftheLeagueof ResidentTheatres,webelieveitisour dutytocontributetothecreationofnew work,”saidKristenCoury,Founder,CEO &ProducingArtisticDirector.“Iwasreallyimpressedwithhowwell-craftedthis year’ssubmissionswere,plustheyall hadsomethingimportanttosay.Theten finalistschosenstoodoutnotonlyinhow welltheytellastory,butintheiruniqueness.”

Eachofthewinnerschosenduring themonths-longselectionprocesswill receiveactorinput,revisiontime,anda stagedreadingthatwillhelpinitsdevelopment.TheseareplaysthatGulfshore Playhousemayormaynotproduce,but thePlayhousefeelsitimportanttocontributetothecreationofnewworkby providingfeedbackthataprofessional

director,talentedcast,andinvestedaudiencecanprovide.

Inadditiontothethreewinners,who willeachreceive16hoursofrehearsal whichwillculminateinastagedreading, GulfshorePlayhousewillalsobeworkshoppingoneortwoothershowsthatit hasinterestinspecificallydevelopingfor futureproduction.Theseshowshave beenselectedfordevelopmentbythe artisticteamatGulfshorePlayhouseand willreceiveafulltwo-weekworkshop. Theseshowswillalsobeperformedas stagedreadingswithlightblockingand somepropsalongsidethethreewinners. Apost-performanceQ&Awiththeplaywrightoftheshowwillfolloweachperformance.Thisgivestheplaywrightan opportunitytoreceivefeedbackfroman audience,avitalpartofaplay’sdevelopmentprocess.

Ticketsareonsalefor$20.Three, fourandfive-showpackagesarealso availableatdiscountedrates.Ticketscan beorderedonlineatgulfshoreplayhouse.orgorbyphone239-261-PLAY.

ArtsforACTGallery celebratesreopeninginRiverDistrict

ArtenthusiastsareinvitedtojoinArtsforACT Gallery,locatedat2265FirstSt.indowntownFort Myers,onFriday,July7from6to9p.m.tocelebrate thegrandreopeningreception.Additionally,thatnight visitorscanmeettheartistsfortheJulyFortMyersArt Walk.Thismonth,ACTGallerywillfeatureagroup exhibitbytheACTartists/volunteers.

InSeptember2022,HurricaneIanbroughtdevastationtotheArtsforACTGallery.Floodingofover2 feetofriverwaterandmudcoveredtheentire2,300 squarefeetofthegallery.ACTGallerywasdestroyed, alldisplays,furniture,andalotofthearthadtobedisposedof.

Finally,afterninemonths,theArtsforACTGallery willhostitsgrandre-openingonJuly7.ThefirstfeaturedexhibitwillbeaBlackandWhiteExhibitfeaturingalltheACTco-opartists/volunteers.Itisencouragedthatallparticipantsandartlovingpatronswear blackandwhiteforthere-openingcelebrationfrom6 to9p.m.

TheArtsforACTGalleryisback…Samegallery withatotallynewlookbutstillownedbyandbenefit-

tingAbuseCounselingandTreatment, Inc.Thecentershelters,supportsand counselsmenwomenandchildren thatarevictimsorsurvivorsofdomesticviolence,sexualassault,and humantrafficking.Thisnon-profit galleryisdevotedtorepresentingthe distinctiveandofferspremiumquality originalworksofartandfinecraft.

ThisgalleryiscuratedbyClaudia Goode(oneoftheco-foundersofArt

Walk)withthehelpofACTartistsand volunteers.Thegalleryiscurrently seekingvolunteersandnewartists.If youloveart,andwanttohelp,contact cgoode@actabuse.com.“Buyartand savelives,”saysGoode.“Pleasestop byandsupporttheoldestgalleryin downtownFortMyers.”

Thegalleryhourswillbe11a.m. to6p.m.MondaythroughSaturday andnoonto5p.m.onSunday.

ONTHECOVER:TheArcadeBuildingbyShah Hadjebi.ThegalleryispartoftheArcadeBuilding.

“TheCraneandTheWolf”byAmandaZirzow

Openhouse,receptionJuly7inBonitaSprings

TheCentersfortheArts

BonitaSpringswillopentwo newexhibitionsonFriday,July7 attheVisualArtsCenter,26100 Old41Road.Anopenhouse andreceptionwillbeheldfrom6 to8p.m.

JackeMcCurdyhasmade seventripstotheAfricancontinent,wheresheenjoysthenaturalbeautyandpeopleof Batswana,Ghana,Kenya, Morocco,Namibia,Tanzania, andZimbabwe.Jackehasmaculardegenerationandwas recentlydeclaredlegallyblind. Lastyear,whileonsafari,she couldnotsee,andshefully expectedhersister,ArdenMcCurdy,wouldhavetotakethe photographs,andthatshewouldsimplyenjoytheatmosphereandpeople.Muchtohersurprise,Jackediscovered shestillhastheabilitytotakebeautifulandcompellingphotographs.“Igazedtowardthesavannahandcouldn’tseea thing,”Jackesaid.“ThenIpickedupmycameraanditwas likeamiracle—everythingwasclearthroughthedigital viewfinder.Icouldhardlybelieveit.Icouldseetheanimals

again.”Thisexhibitionfeaturesa selectionofJackeMcCurdy’s 2022safariphotographs.

Inadditiontobeingaworld travelerandphilanthropist, JackeMcCurdywasthefirst womanadmittedtothe BaltimoreCountyBar Association,thefirstfemale AssistantStateAttorneyfor BaltimoreCounty,sheservedas oneofthefirstfemaledelegates intheMarylandHouseof Delegatesandwasthefirst femaleVicePresidentofJoseph E.SeagramandSons.

AlsoopeningonJuly7is

SweetLandofLiberty,ajuriedawardsexhibitionfeaturingartworkcreatedforArtsBonita’s annualpatriotic-themedexhibitionduringthemonthofJuly. TheSweetLandofLibertyexhibitionisonviewthroughJuly 27andfeaturesartworkbySouthwestFloridaartistsina varietyofmediaincludingpainting,sculpture,photography, andmixedmedia.

Formoredetailsabouttheexhibits,call239-495-8989or visitartsbonita.org

OndisplayatVisualArtsCenterinPuntaGorda

Julyisanotheractivemonthfor theVisualArtsCenterinPunta Gorda.

TheVisualArtsCenterishaving anartsalenowthroughJuly17. Thisisn’tjustanyartsale;itisafire saleofallthedonatedartthathas beengiftedtothemovertheyear. Theyareslashingpricesonthese one-of-akindpiecestoraisemoney foryouthartprograms,hurricane repairs,andoperationalexpenses.

BlackandWhiteMoralityexhibit featuringB.A.WikoffwillbeondisplayinRebeccaHallnowthrough July17,andtheSummertimeexhibit

willhanginthemaingalleryJune26 toJuly17.Areceptionforboth exhibitswillbeheldonJune29at 5p.m.

TheMembersShowcaseexhibit opensJuly22andwillbeondisplay toAug.24.Anawardsreceptionis scheduledforAug.3at5p.m.

TheVACisinvitingartiststoparticipateinanewmuralfundraiserby creatingoriginalworksofart,ina varietyofmediumson5inchx5inch canvases.Collectedcanvaseswillbe hungtogethertocreateabeautiful muralSept.14–Oct.31.Afirst

choicebuyersreceptionsneakpeekwill beheldSept.13.Thedeadlineforartists topsubmittheirworkisAug.30at5:55 p.m.ArtistscansupplytheirowncanvasesorcomeintotheVAC&pickupafew. Eachpiecewillbea100%donationto theVACandalltheproceedsofthesale ofeachpiecewillbenefittheVisualArts centeroperations.

TheVisualArtsCenterislocatedat 210MaudSt.inPuntaGorda.Formore details,call941-639-8810orvisitonline atwww.visualartcenter.org

JackeMcCurdy,Innocence,2022,photograph,20x30inches

ClaytonLong

KelliNash

JamesHayes

DavisArtCentertofeaturesixSpanish artistsplusStephenKinginspiredart

TheSidney&BerneDavis ArtCenterwillhavetwoart exhibitionsopeningduringArt WalkonFriday,July7.

IberianInfluences: SpanishArtistsofFloridawill beagroupshowinthe downstairsGrandAtrium showcasingtherichand diverseartisticcreationsof sixartistsfromSpainlivingin Miami.

InthesecondfloorCapital Gallery,thegroupshow, FollowTheKingwillfeature StephenKinginspiredworks culledfromalocalcallto artists.

Openingnightforboth exhibitionswillbeJuly7from 6-10p.m.includingmusic underthestarswithDJ SelectaAJfrom7-11p.m. atSidney’sRooftop SculptureGarden.

OndisplayintheGrand Atrium,IberianInfluences celebratestheworksof SpanishartistsofFloridaand promotesculturalexchange betweenSpainandthe UnitedStatesbyshowcasing therichanddiverseartistic creationsofSpaintothe localcommunity.Theartists includeAlbertoPancorbo,JosepMariaVeciana,Montserrat Rams,JaimeAngulo,MarioAlmaguer,andJuanMiguel Vazquez,allofwhomaimtoprovideanopportunityfor Floridiansto experiencethe beautyandcreativityofSpanish artinallits forms,without havingtotravel abroad.Indoing so,thecohort hopestocontributetothe overallcultural developmentof theSouthwest Floridacommunityandfoster understanding

andappreciationofdifferent cultures.Byprovidingaplatformforartisticexpression, SpanishArtistsofFloridacreatesavibrantandthrivingart communitythatenrichesthe culturalfabricofSouthFlorida.

UpstairsintheCapital Gallery,July’sgroupexhibition celebratestheworksof StephenKingandhisiconicliterature.Kinghaspublished64 novels,includingsevenunder thepennameRichard Bachman,andfivenon-fiction books.

Hisbookshavesoldmore than350millioncopies,and manyhavebeenadaptedinto films,televisionseries,miniseries,andcomicbooks.Hehas alsowrittenapproximately200 shortstories,mostofwhich havebeenpublishedinbook collections.

WithclassicslikeTheGreen Mile,Carrie,It,TheShawshank Redemption,TheDarkTower, PetSematary,TheShining, ChildrenoftheCorn,Standby Meandmanyothers,theinspirationisendlesstocreatesome greatmasterpiecesbasedon hisworks.

Artistsconsideredfor thisshowwerechallengedtocreateapiece ofartofanymedium includingpainting,song, shortfilm,illustration,or sculptureinspiredbyany oftheworksofStephen King. Bothartexhibitions willbeondisplay throughJuly27.The Sidney&BerneDavis ArtCenterislocatedat 2301FirstSt.inthehistoricdowntownFort MyersRiverDistrict.

Formoreinformation call239-333-1933orvisit thewebsiteat www.sbdac.com

FollowtheKingexhibit: CarrieKeller

SpanishArtistsofFloridaexhibit-AlbertoPancorbo

FollowtheKingexhibit:MaryLaGarde

BakerMuseumopenallyear

Artis—Naplesannouncedthat TheBakerMuseumwillremain openyear-roundforthefirsttimein its23-yearhistory.

WhileinrecentyearsthemuseumhadbeenclosedfromlateJuly throughLaborDay,themuseum willnowremainopenduringthat timeperiod,withtheusualoperatinghoursofTuesdaythrough Saturdayfrom10a.m.to4p.m. andSundayfromnoonto4p.m.

Themuseum’sadjacentcafe, Heidi’sPlace,willalsooperate throughthesummertoaccompany thischange.Additionally,Artis— Napleshasplannedtwoevening programsinDanielsPavilionto complementthemuseum’sexpandedschedule.Otherrelatedevents, includingArtAfterHours,aPrison Nationexhibitionlecture,Make-andTakefamilyworkshopsanddocent toursarealsoplanned.

ThreeDegreesofSeparationexhibit:Stanton Macdonald-Wright(American,1890-1973).LʼAge dʼOr:SesSoleilles(TheGoldenAge:ItsSuns), 1966-67(reworked1967-70).Oilonthreewoodpanels,96x144in.Artis—Naples,TheBakerMuseum. GiftofCharlieandEliseBrown,2016.4.1. Photo: RoseBudzProductions.

“Withthesizeandbreadthofour museum’spermanentcollectionever–expanding,andasweseethepopulationanddiversityoftheSouthwest Floridacommunitygrow,wearedelightedtoannouncethatTheBaker Museumisnowayear-roundmuseum,”

saidKathleenvanBergen,CEOand presidentofArtis—Naples.“Wealso lookforwardtoextendingourmultidisciplinarymissionallsummerlongwith additionalperformancesandeventsthat welcomeallpatronstoArtis—Naples. Withawidevarietyofexcitingexhibitionsandprogrammingplanned,we inviteeveryonetoescapetheheatand

visitusthissummer.”

ExhibitionscurrentlyondisplayinTheBakerMuseum includeNaplesCollects2022-23 (onviewthroughOct.15),Three DegreesofSeparation:Artistic ConnectionsinthePermanent Collection(onviewthroughJuly 30)andthe14thAnnualStudent Exhibition(onviewthroughJuly 22).

TheexhibitionPrisonNation opensonJuly1,withalecture bytheexhibition’scuratorDr. NicoleR.Fleetwoodplannedfor Thursday,Aug.31at2p.m.in TheBakerMuseum’sSignature EventSpace.Tolearnmore aboutthemuseum’sexhibitions, visitonlineat artisnaples.org/bakermuseum/exhibitions.

OtherArtis—Naplessummer programsincludeArtAfterHoursevents onthelastWednesdayofeachmonth (June28,July26andAug.30),which offerlivemusicperformedbylocalmusicians,foodandbeveragesandfree admissiontoallmuseumexhibitions. Formoreinformation,visitonlineat artisnaples.org

DanielleBranchaudatDAASGallery

InthemonthofJuly,DAASCo-OpArt Gallery&GiftspresentsThereafter,theartworkofvisualartistDanielleBranchaud.

Theopeningreceptionisscheduledfor Friday,July7from6to9:30p.m.inconjunctionwiththemonthlyFortMyersArt Walk.Theexhibitionwillbeondisplay throughJuly30.

"Oneofmygreatestpleasuresasan artististotaketimewithdepictionsof nature.Thereisnoshortageofinspiration tobefoundinwhatliesbeyondthisconcretejungle,intothegreatwidegreen spacesfilledwithcountlesslivingthings,” explainsBranchaud,whohasbeenproducingnewpiecesexclusivelyforthisexhibit.

“InthisventureIamremindedofallthat

connectsustoeverybeing,beit floraorfauna,andIhumble myselfbeforeit–asapenitentin thesacredchapelofthisearth. Eventhesmallestandsimplestof creaturesgivesmejoytobringto lifeoncanvas,asifinpreserving themthereImightpreserve somethingofthemforposterity,” addstheartist,whoisknownfor therealismandenigmaticcompositionsonherwork.

AsBranchaudintrospects,she describesspeculationofafuture thatmaybedevoidofsuchwondrouslifethatgivesherpause.“I wonderoftenhowtheworld wouldbesosorelylackingand sufferforlossofanyonething–beitbird orinsect,flowerortree.ThenIcan’thelp butimaginehowtheworldwouldthrive withoutus,thatinvasivehumanelement.”–shestates.“Allofthesethoughtsareof coursefueledbythegrowinganxietyoflivingonaplanetduringatimewhereits adaptationtoourinfluenceisreachingits breakingpoint.Theremaybenoreal meansofre–establishingthatdelicatebalance–nomatterhowpainfulitisto acknowledge.Therealityofourworldnow hasforeverchanged,forusandforallthat whichlivesandbreathesalongsideus. Onlytimewilltellifwecanpossiblyperseveredespiteofit.”–remarksBranchaud, whoalsoseesaremarkableendurancein nature.Shehaswitnesseditagainand again,ineveryplacewhereoncehumans thrived-nowabandoned–hasbeenovertakenandreclaimedbynewlife.“The greenandgrowingthingswillemergeand evolvelongafterwearegone.Thisbelief–howeverdismaltosome-givesmehope,” concludestheartist.

Thisexhibitioncapturesthebeautyof theperseveranceofnature,aswellas

exploringthosesimplejoystheartistfinds bypaintingeveryfiberandfeather.These paintingsarenotadeathnotefor humankind.Theyareanhomagetothe affectionBranchaudhasfortheliving,from thefamiliarinhabitantsofherowngarden tothegreatunknowablebeingsunderthe deepestsea.“MaytheyalllivelongafterI amgone,andflourishinallthatisleft thereafter,”saysBranchaud.

Thereafterexploresavarietyoflocal floraandfaunaintraditionallybeautiful depictions,butwithadarktouch-and-cheek twisttoeachone.Inthisseriesthereisa profoundsenseoftheartist’saffectionfor thesecreatures,butwithasubtledoseof humorandmetaphor–asiftosmileinthe faceofaworldwherenaturethriveslong afterhumanity’sabsence.

DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Giftsislocatedat1815FowlerSt.intheButterfly EstatescomplexinFortMyers.The gallery’sbusinesshoursareWednesdayto Sundayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.

Moreinformationaboutthevenuecan befoundatdaascoop.comorbycalling 239-590-8645.

COCOArtGalleryinNaplesmovestonewlocation

TheArtCouncilofSouthwestFloridaannouncedthenew locationofitsCOCOArtGalleryattheCoastlandCenterMallin Naples.Thegalleryisnowlocatedadjacenttothefoodcourt.

ScottBrown,gallerydirector,offeredthefollowingaboutthe newspace,“Weloveournewspaceandthinkourcustomerswill too.Thelocationmakesitveryconvenientforvisitorstoenjoy ourgalleryandthenexploretherestofwhatthemallhastooffer. Wehaveattractedmanyawardwinninglocalartiststodisplay theirworkinourgalleryoverthepastfewmonthsthatwethink youwillappreciate.Weexpecttocontinuetohostreceptions andspecialeventsonaregularbasisandhopeyouwillcomeby toseeus.Ifyouenterthefoodcourtfromtheoutsideandwalk

straight,youcan’tmissournewlocation!”

LocatedatCoconutPointMallinEsteroandattheCoastland CenterMallinNaples,Florida,theCOCOArtGalleriesarecooperativesoperatedbytheArtCouncilofSouthwestFlorida (ACSWF).Theyareyear-roundvenuesforexhibitingandselling theworkoftheartistswhoaremembersoftheArtCouncil's23 affiliateorganizations.Talentedartistsofferawideselectionof oil,pastel,acrylicandwatercolorpaintings,photography,ceramics,glass,textiles,jewelry,wood,seasonalcards,fiberartand more.

TolearnmoreabouttheCOCOArtGalleries,visittheirwebsitewww.cocoartgallery.com

Newartexhibitionopening July6atCapeCoralLibrary

AnewexhibitopensJuly6 attheCapeCoralLibraryfeaturingBethBlewett,Barbara GomesandVedaKrust.

Thewallsofthelibrary gallerywillfeaturepaintings byaward-winningartistBeth Blewett.Shebeganalonghelddreamofbecominga workingartistbytakingclassesattheCapeCoralArt Leagueafterretiringfroma rewardingprofessionasa plantbiologistandcorporate R&Ddirector.Herworking careerhadallowedhertovisit manylocationsacrossthe UnitedStatesandinternationally,andgainanappreciation forthenaturalandcultural wondersthatexistinthe world.

Afterretirement,Bethand herhusbandrelocatedfulltimetoCapeCoralin2015.In additiontoinspirationaltravel intheirlittletrailernicknamed “BabyAl,”paintingisnow Beth’savocation,enjoyment andthemediumthrough whichshehopestoconvey herlovefortheworldof nature,thepeople,andthe placesofthisblueplanetwe callhome.Shepaintsprimarilywithacrylicsbutoccasionallyemployspastelsoroils,and hernextchallengeisto

explorealternativemethods andsubjects.BethBlewettis amemberoftheCapeCoral ArtLeague,PineIslandArt Association,Allianceforthe ArtsandtheVisualArtCenter inPuntaGorda.

GourdartbyBarbara GomesandVedaKrustwillbe onexhibitinthethreelighted displaycases.Thereisa lengthyprocessinvolvedin creatingthesebeautifullydecoratedandembellished piecesofart.Itstartswithcollectinganassortmentofspecialgourdsinvaryingshapes andsizesthathavebeen driedforapproximatelytwo years.Thegourdsarethen carefullycutopenand cleanedout.

Woodburning,drilling, carving,dyingwithinkand/or paintingmaythenbe employedforadesiredvisual effect.Ornamentedtopsmay beadded.Naturalmaterials, beads,piecesofcostume jewelryorotherdecorations canbeappliedtoresultina uniqueworkofart.Vedahad enjoyedusingdriedgourdsas anartisticmediumfortwenty yearsbeforesharinghertechniquesoveradecadeago withfriendBarbara,who becameinstantlyhookedas well.

Changing exhibitsinthe CapeCoral Library’sexpansiveartgallery aresponsored bytheFriends oftheCape CoralLibrary. Thelibraryis locatedat921 SW39th Terrace,and theexhibitswill beopenforviewingduringtheirregularbusiness hoursfromJuly6through Aug.30.Formoreinfo, emailartgallerychairpersonMonicaRahmanat gallery@capefriends.org orvisitwww.capefriends.org.Follow “FriendsoftheCape CoralLibrary”on Facebook.

BethBlewett

GourdartbyBarbaraGomes&VedaKrust

1stStreetDeli

Thisawardwinning112seatauthentic NewYork-style delicatessen (theonlyone inSouthwest Florida)is opendaily servingbreakfast,lunchand dinner.1st StreetDelibringsadistinctlyuniquediningexperienceto theSouthwestFloridamarketformerlyfoundonlyinNew YorkCity.Hereyoucangrabasandwichthatisbigger thanyourappetite.OfferingsattheDeliincludepiled highpastramiandcornedbeefsandwiches,reubens,hot paninis,hamburgersandsalads.Opendaily1–8p.m.

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

EE-TO-LEET-KEGrill

TheEE-TO-LEET-KEGrillatSeminoleCasinofeaturescontemporaryregionalcuisinesutilizingthefreshestselectionsof

Primeaged beef,fresh seafood,and anarrayof locallysourcedproduce.Its wide-ranging menuoffers pastas, housemadesoups,steaks,seafoodandchefspecialty itemsincludingaward-winningtwinlobstertails,smotheredchickenandtheever-populargrilledribeye.Open daily9a.m.–midnight.

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

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EllaMae’sDiner

Nostalgiaservedwithasmile.A funretro-inspiredeateryserving comfortfoodandclassicdiner fare.Slideintoaboothorpullup tothecounterforaburgerand milkshakeorthebestall-day breakfastyou’veeverhad.Ella Mae’sprovidesawelcometwistto theclassicsoutherndiner.

CelebratingDr.EllaMaePiper’s legacy,it’sherethecommunity comestogethertosharestoriesas theyenjoyamealamidstvintageinspiredfinishesandabrightcolor palette.EllaMae’sYogurtParfait includesfreshseasonalberries, granola,andadrizzleofhoney.

EllaMae’sDineratLuminaryHotel&Co.isafunretro-inspiredeatery servingupcomfortfoodandclassicdinerfare.Slideintoaboothorpull uptothecounterforaburgerandmilkshakeorthebestall-daybreakfastyou’veeverhad.EllaMae’sisopendailyfrom7amto2pm. Servingbreakfastalldayandlunch.

LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 239-314-3854

www.LuminaryHotel.com

OxbowBar andGrill

Casualdocksidediningon thedoorstepofDowntown FortMyers.Panoramicriverfrontviewsonthe Caloosahatchee.Aboater’s retreatwithanupbeatnauticalvibe.Servingcoastalcuisineandmoreforbrunch, lunchanddinner.Retailand rentalstoigniteyourspiritof adventure.Diveintofreshseafood,oystersonthehalfshell,steaks,signaturesandwiches,freshsalads,localcraftbeersandcuratedcocktails. OurhoursareMonday-Thursday11a.m.-10p.m.,Fridayand Saturday11a.m.-11p.m.andSunday11a.m.-9p.m.Wenowoffer brunchonSaturdaysandSundays11a.m.-3p.m.

1300HendrySt.FortMyers 239-314-3856

www.oxbowfortmyers.com

SilverKingOceanBrasserie

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

LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers

239-314-3855

www.LuminaryHotel.com

SouthernGrill

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

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

www.shellfactory.com

TikiHutBar&Grill

atDolphinKeyResort

There'salwayssomethingtodoattheTikiHutBar& GrillattheDolphinKeyResort.LocatedinDowntownCape Coral,the biggestTiki barinthe worldoffers liveentertainment

Wednesday through Sunday,Key WestStyle Relax

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

1502MiramarSt.,CapeCoral 239-540-8454

www.dolphinkeyresort.com

TwistedFork

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

2208ElJobeanRoad,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675

www.twistedfork.net

DylanScottatRed,White andBoominCapeCoral

TheCityofCapeCoralParksand RecreationDepartmentannouncesthe returnoftheannualRed,WhiteandBoom onTuesday,July4.

TheCapeCoralBridge,aswellasCape CoralParkwayfromDelPradotothe bridge,willcloseat3a.m.onJuly4topreparefortheday’sactivities.

CountryartistDylanScottwillbethe headlineentertainmentthatnightpriorto thefireworksdisplay.Musicwillstartat 5:15p.m.,followedbyTigirlilyGoldperformingat6:30p.m.,thenDylanScottperformsat8p.m.

TheNationalAnthemwillsungby A’layahnaC.at9:25p.m.

CurbRecordsrecordingartistDylan Scottisatriplethreat—apowerfulvocalist withadeep,unmistakabledrawl;anoldsoulsongwriterwithayoungspirit;anda familymanwithatenderheart.

ThemultiPlatinum singerhasnotchedtwoNo.1 singlesatradio(“MyGirl”and “Nobody”),aswellasTop5hit “Hooked.”Followinghisfirst careernominationfor“Best NewCountryArtist”attheallgenreiHeartRadioMusic Awardsandacovetedspot amongCountryRadio

Seminar’sNewFacesofCountryMusic,his Platinum-certifiedodetohiswife,“Nobody,” earnedhima2021CMTMusicAwardfor BreakthroughVideooftheYear.

DylanpresentedtheCMTBreakthrough VideooftheYearAwardatthe2022CMT MusicAwardsonCBS.Withcareerstreams exceeding1.3billion,theLouisiananativehas providedtoursupportforGarthBrooks,Luke Bryan,andChrisYoung,amongothers, cementinghimasanin-demandliveact.

Livin’MyBestLife,thehighly-anticipated follow-uptohischart-toppingNothingToDo TownEP,wasreleasedin2022,andfeatures fieryleadsingle“NewTruck”andviralTikTok ballad“Can’tHaveMine(FindYouAGirl).”

SisterduoTigirlilyGoldhasbeenplaying musictogethersincetheycouldwalk,and officiallyformedtheirbandinhighschool. Growingup,theycrisscrossedtheMidwest, growingafiercefanbaseandsellingout amphitheatersacrosstheirhomestateof NorthDakota.AftermovingtoNashville,they landedaweeklyresidenceatDierksBentley’sWhiskeyRow onNashville’sfamedlowerBroadway.

Afterreleasingtheiroriginalsong“SomebodyDoes,”in 2021,thetracktoppedtheiTuneschartandTigirlilyGoldwas signedtoMonumentRecords.Theyreleasedtheirself-titled, debutEPinJuly2021.

Admissiontotheannualeventisfree,andlawnchairsare encouraged.VIPticketsaresoldout.

Formoreeventdetails,visitwww.capeboom.com

BenAllenBandatStarSpangledBonita

TheCityofBonitaSpringswillbe havingitsannualJuly4thStar SpangledBonitaeventatRiverside Parklocatedat10450ReynoldsSt., justoffOld41Road.

Thefreeeventwillbeginat6p.m. withlivemusicbytheBenAllenBand attheRiversideParkBandshell.

BenAllenofEstero,begancompetingonseason19ofNBC’sTheVoice inOctober2020.Countrystarand judgeBlakeSheltonoriginallyturned hischairandaddedBenAllentohis team.Afteraneliminationround,pop starandjudgeGwenStefanisaved

Benandaddedhimtoherteam.After somefiercecompetition,BenAllen waspartofthefinalninesemifinalists beforebeingvotedoff.

TheBenAllenBandincludesBen Allen(vocalsandguitar),JeffScheeler (guitar),DustinMelton(drums),Joe Fernandez(guitar)andBretDeising (bassandvocals).

Theband’sperformancewillbefollowedbyafireworksandlaserlight showfinaleatdusk.

Formoreeventdetails,visitonline atwww.cityofbonitasprings.orgorcall 239-949-6262

DylanScott

BenAllenBand

TigirlilyGold

Songs&StorieswithDennyLaine

AlliancefortheArtswelcomes backDennyLaine,two-time GrammyAwardwinner,Rockand RollHallofFameinducteeand foundingmemberofbothThe MoodyBluesandPaulMcCartney’s post-BeatlesbandWingsforone nightonlyonSaturday,July8at7 p.m.

The90-minute“Songs&Stories” showfeaturesDennyperforming soloacousticversionsofsongsfrom hisexpansivecareerincludinghis dayswithTheMoodyBlues,Ginger Baker’sAirForce,Wingsandothers. He’llsharesongsbysomeofthe artiststhatinspiredhimasayoung musicianaswellassongshehada handinthatearnedhimaplacein rockandrollhistory.Anaturalstoryteller,Dennyrecountsbehind-thescenesanecdotesaboutsomeof thelegendarymusicianshehas workedwithandtheplaceshehas beenthroughouthisremarkablecareer.

In2018,Dennywasinductedintothe RockandRollHallofFameasafounding memberofTheMoodyBlueswhowere oncetouringmateswithTheBeatles.After theMoodyBlues,LainewentontojoinThe ElectricStringBand,Balls,AirForceand WingswithbothPaulandLindaMcCartney.

AfterDennydepartedTheMoodyBlues, heformedTheElectricStringBand,writing thehit“SayYouDon’tMind,”andopened showsforJimiHendrixinLondon.Denny

joinedthebandBallsaswellasGinger Baker’sAirForce,singingleadonthe memorable“ManofConstantSorrow.” Dennyhasworkedwithvariousmembers ofTheBeatles,TheWho,LedZeppelin, Cream,ELO,TheZombies,TheHollies andmanymore.

AstheonlymemberofWings,besides Paul&LindaMcCartney,tobewiththe groupforitsentirerun,Dennyenjoyed tremendoussuccessthroughoutthe‘70s. Thegroupbecameoneofthebiggest

bandsofthedecade.TheincomparableBandontheRunalbumsold sixmillioncopies,reaching#1inthe U.S.threedifferenttimesandwas thetopsellingBritishalbumof1974. Thetitletrackwas#1intheUKfor sevenweeks,andin1975wona Grammy®Award.Thatwasfollowed byanother#1albumandmorehit singleswiththe1976releaseof WingsattheSpeedofSound.The top-grossingWingsOverAmerica tourfollowedwhichfeaturedDenny performingselectsoloandWings numbersincluding“GoNow”and “TimeToHide.”

ThebiggestcommercialandcriticalsuccessofDenny’scareerwould comein1977withthehit“Mullof Kintyre,”whichheco-wrotewith McCartney.Itwouldreach#1inthe UK’sGuinnessChartsofBritishHits Singlesthatyearandbecamethe UK'shighest-sellingsingleeverat thattimeaswellasthefirstUKsingleto passtwomillionsales.

His“Songs&Stories”showisaunique opportunitytoexperiencethemusicofone ofRock’smostenduringvoicesinaway you’veneverheardhimbefore.Hisprevious2022showattheAlliancesoldout.

Ticketsare$49andcanbepurchased bycalling239-939-2787oronlineat www.artinlee.org.TheAlliancefortheArts islocatedat10091McGregorBlvd.just southofColonialBoulevardinFortMyers.

LostonHarrisinBonitaJuly29

TheCentersfortheArts

BonitaSpringspresentsjazz pianistandvocalistLoston

HarrisatthePerformingArts Center,HinmanAuditoriumon BonitaBeachRoadforthefirst timeonSaturday,July29at 7:30p.m.

IfyoulovetheGreat AmericanSongbookandstars likeNatKingColeandFrank Sinatra,thenyoudon’twantto missanightwithLostonHarris.

FamedsingerMichael Feinsteinhailshisworkas“… contemporary,stylish,soulful andimmenselysatisfying…a combinationofhumanityand genius."Formorethanadecade

jazzpianistLostonHarrishas headlinedatthelegendary BemelmansBarlocatedinThe CarlyleHotelinManhattan’sstoriedUpperEastSide.This “home”iswhereabevyofgreat cabaretandjazzgreatshave performedfordecades.Hehas alsotouredwithWyntonMarsalis andappearedworldwideonthe PBSspecial“PortraitsinBlue” withGrammy-nominatedpianist MarcusRoberts.

HinmanAuditoriumislocated at10150BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings.Ticketscan bepurchasedonlineat artsbonita.org,byphoneat 239-495-8989orinperson.

Regionalblueschallenge atMangoRita’sRhythmHouse

Localandregionalblues artistsgetashotatthe Memphisbluessceneandthe largestsinglegatheringof bluesartistsintheworldwith theannualInternationalBlues Challenge.

TheSouthwestFlorida BluesSocietyandMango Rita’sRhythmHouse,willbe partneringonSunday,Aug.20 topresentthisyear’sannual SouthwestFloridaRegional I.B.C.Forthewinnersitsetsin motionahistorictrip,setting themsquarelyonthe“Roadto Memphis”andtheInternational BluesChallenge.

Thiscompetitionisfor bandsandsolo/duomusicians whoareinterestedinahigher levelofregional,nationaland internationalrecognition. Thereisalsoayouthshowcasecategorythatprovides youngerartists(allmembers under21duringtheMemphis IBC)withanopportunityto performinMemphisduringthe youthshowcaseevent.Inlarge partthiscategoryisawho’s whoofupcomingbluestalent thatyou’llwanttokeepaneye on.

TheRegionalIBCcreates anenvironmentwherethewinnersareinabetterpositionto negotiatenewgigs,byvalidatingtheirtalentthroughagroup ofindependentjudgesduring theregionalcompetition. WinningtheregionalIBChelps increasetheirrecognitionand marketability.Thisopportunity couldevenleadtosigningwith amajorrecordlabelorgaining therecognitionneededtowork withsomeoftheindustry’s leadingagents,promotersand eventproducers.

WinningtheSWFlorida BluesSociety’sRegionalI.B.C. andthenlatercompetingatthe "I.B.C."inMemphiscouldprovideartistswithsomeifnotall theoptionsjustdescribed above.

Therearehundredsof bandsthatcompeteworldwide everyyearforthisopportunity andyoucanonlygetthere whenyou'vebeenselectedby aBluesFoundationAffiliate Membertocompete.Thelocal S.W.F.B.S.isaBlues

Foundationaffiliatemember. Inthepast,Memphiscompetitorshaveincludedasmanyas 255actsfrom40statesand16 countries(andfourcontinents). Oneofwhichwasour2019 SouthwestFloridaBlues SocietyRegionalwinner,Josh RowandandThePitbullof BluesBand.Joshandthe bandfinishedthirdoverallin Memphisin2020,playingat theiconicOrpheumTheater.

Rightnowisanexciting timetobeabluesbandanda bluesfaninSWFlorida. OpportunitiesliketheIBConly comebyonceayearandonly inspecificlocations.Thiswill undoubtedlybeadayto rememberwithsomeofour bestentertainersinonelocationcompetingforachanceto gototheI.B.C.inMemphis andrepresentSWFlorida.

Cashprizesarealways awardedtoourregionalwinnerstohelpoffsettheirtravel expensestoMemphis,and yourdoorcoverchargehelps dothat.Fansareencouraged tocomeandvote,fora“people’schoicewinner”whichgarnersatrophyandlocalbraggingrightsforthefollowing year.TheBluesSocietyinvites youtocomeoutforagreat dayofmusicandvoteforyour favoriteband.Besidesgreat music,MangoRita’swillbe providingsometastyfoodand coldbeverages,therewillbe bluessocietyeventT’s,50/50 raffle,ticketgiveawaysandour spin-to-wingiveaways,these aresomethingsyoucanlook forwardtoonSundayAug.20.

Bluesmusicianshave alreadystartedtoregisterfor thisamazingcompetitionand youcanbeassuredyou’llgeta fantasticdayofmusic.This canquicklybecomeastanding roomonlyevent,soattendees areencouragedtocomeearly asseatingisonafirstcome basis.

TheannualeventiscosponsoredbyHappenings Magazine.

Completedetailsandregistrationformsareonlineat www.SWFBS.orgjustfollow the“InternationalBlues Challenge”navigationlink.

MiaBordersperformsJuly8atACMA; NouveauxHonkiesJuly20atTribbyArtsCenter

TheAmericana CommunityMusic Association(ACMA)welcomesMiaBordersin concertonSaturday,July 8.CaseyPageCulbreth ofCapeCoralwillopen theshowat7p.m.

Anativeofuptown NewOrleans,Mia Borders’powerhouse vocalsandcompelling songwritinghavemade heraperennialfigurein theregionalmusic scene.

Shehastouredin venuesallovertheU.S. Miahassharedbillswith B.B.King,CorinneBailey Rae,LeeFields,and MarcBroussard,among others.

Heraldedlocallyand nationallyasoneofthe city’sbesttalents, BordershasbeenfeaturedonAXSTV’scoverageofTheNewOrleans Jazz&HeritageFestival.

HerexpansivecatalogueincludessixLPs,variouslivealbums,fivesingles, andthreeEPs–including2019’s“well-steepedinclassic soul”GoodSideofBad(OffbeatMagazine).2021 broughtBorders’latestself-producedsingles,“Sweater Weather”and“RightonTime,”releasedunderBorders’ ownlabel,BlaxicanRecords.

TicketsfortheJuly8concertwillbeavailableatthe door.Doordonationsare$12formembersand$18for generalpublic.Doorsopenat6:30p.m.

TheACMASongwritersCircleiseveryotherSundayat 2p.m.forthesummer.ChecktheACMAFacebookpage forthecircleschedule.ThisfreeeventisheldatAll Faithsandisopentoallsongwriters.

TheACMAlisteningroomislocatedatAllFaiths UnitarianCongregation,2756McGregorBlvd.,Fort Myers.FormoredetailsandACMAschedules,visit www.americanacma.org

TheACMA@ShellPointAmericanaSeriesishappeningagain.TheACMAisthrilledtojoinwithShellPointto hosteventsatthebeautifulTribbyArtsCenter.The NouveauxHonkies,RebeccaDawkinsandTim O'Connell,kickitalloffonThursday,July20.

FromwaydownSouth,herecomeTheNouveaux Honkies.Thisviolin,guitar,bassanddrumquartetare rootsandrollthatrocks.

“IfJohnnyCashandFreddyKinghadababyitwould betheNouveauxHonkies,”saidtheFt.LauderdaleSun Sentinel."

Bouncingaroundthecountryforthe last10years,theNouveauxHonkies currentlyspreadtheirtimebetween EastTennesseeandSouthernFlorida. Yes,somewouldcallthem“snowbirds,” buttheywilldeclarethemselvesbi-statual.That’snotaword,butitwillbe.As faraswhatonewillhearwhenthey perform,theyconsideritgenreneutral. Theyplaysongstheywroteandsongs theywishtheywrote.Ifyouwannaget pickyit’scalled“motherlovin’,country folkin’blues.”Catchashowandyou willendupsmiling.

Ticketsareavailablenow,andall seatsare$25.Call239-415-5667or visitwww.tribbyartscenter.com

TheTribbyArtCenteratShellPoint isanamazingstate-of-the-artauditoriumwithaseatingcapacityof400. Onceyouwalkthroughtheheavyoak doorstheacousticsareastounding, creatingaperfectspaceforconcerts. Alongwiththetop-notchlightingthese shows.....pictureperfect.

TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint RetirementCommunityislocatedat 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers.Doors openat6:30p.m.,andtheshowstarts at7p.m.

MiaBordersisscheduledtoperformJuly8atthe ACMAlisteningroominFortMyers.

TheNouveauxHonkieswillperformJuly20attheTribbyArts CenteratShellPoint.

SaraDougaandSheenaBrookwillperformJuly21attheSidneyandBerneDavisArtCenterin downtownFortMyers.TheyrecentlyplayedtogetheraspartofthesecondannualTreasureCoast SongwritersFestivalinPortSalernoJune1-4. photobyJamieKuser

SaraDouga,SheenaBrook atDavisArtCenterJuly21

SoundsofSummercontinuesinJuly attheSidneyandBerneDavisArt Centerwithmoreperformancesandtalentedmusicians.

HappeningJuly21andAug.18,this seriesfeaturesasongwritersroundwith SheenaBrookandSaraDouga,andthe singer-songwritercompetition.

TheserieskickedoffonJune16with DuelingPianos,aninteractivemusical experience.

OnFriday,July21,experiencean eveningwithsinger-songwritersfeaturing TheF.E.M.Collective;SheenaBrookand SaraDougaperforminglive.

SheenaBrook(ofFortMyers)isa multi-instrumentalistwhohasentertained audiencesfordecadesthroughoutthe States.Hermusicandliveperformances aresimplycaptivatingasshesharesher personaljourneysthroughlife,loveand loss.BrookappearedonNBC’sSeason 12ofTheVoicewhereshewashandpickedbyAdamLevine.Sinceappearing onTheVoice,shehasgainedtheatten-

tionofmulti-platinumsongwritersand otherartiststofurtherhercreativityinher uniquestyle.

BrookfoundedTheF.E.M.(Female EmpoweringMusicians)Collective,an organizationthathostseventstoallow thesupportofwomenandprovidesan outletfortheirownspecialcreativity,a mediaandevent-drivencollective designedtocreateamovementthat amplifieswomen'svoices.

VibrantCajunwomanSaraDouga, whocurrentlyresidesinNashville, makeswaveseverywhereshegoes. FromtheBBCRadiotoappearingonthe GrandOleOpry,audiencesloveherfor herwarmheartandbigpersonality.

OnAug.18,thepopularsinger-songwritercompetitionreturns.Experiencean eveningoforiginalmusicfromlocaland nationalcompetitors.Seeperformers competeforamazingprizesincludingthe grandprize,whichoffersrecordingtime atSixFingersStudiosandaspotatthe IslandHopperSongwriterFestival,a10-

daymusicfestivalinSeptemberfeaturing performancesbysinger-songwritersfrom Nashvilleandnationwide.Theannual competitionfocusesonoriginalmusiciansinthesinger-songwritergenre. Competitorssubmitavideoofthemselvesperforminganoriginalsong,and thetopcompetitorsareinvitedtoperform theirsongliveonAug.18.Duringthe competitionapanelofjudgesselectsthe grandprizewinnerandtheaudiencewill voteforthepeople’schoicewinner. DeadlinetoenterisAug.9.

AftereachSoundsofSummerconcert themusicwillcontinueatSidney’s RooftopSculptureGardenwithDJ DreamJayfrom8-11p.m.

Doorswillopenat6:30p.m.withperformancesat7:30p.m.Earlyticketprice is$10,or$15weekofshow.

TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter islocatedat2301FirstSt.inthehistoric downtownFortMyersRiverDistrict.

Forticketsandmoredetails,call 239-333-1933orvisitwww.sbdac.com

TheStageinBonita staysopenforsummer

Knownfortheirtopnotchentertainment,tributebandsandgreatfood,The StageinBonitaSpringswillbeopenfor thesummer.

“We’retryingsomethingnew,”says ownerCampbellGault.Ratherthenshut downforthesummermonths,TheStage isnowopenonFridaysandSaturdays withafullscheduleoftributebandson tap.

June30featuresatributetothelate TinaTurnerplusatributetoKC&The SunshineBand.July1hastributesto BobSeger,BillyJoel,LadyGagaand Cher.

OnJuly7,tributesincludeDonna Summer,EttaJames,PointerSisters, MadonnaandArethaFranklin.Saturday, July8featuresaJerseyBoysanda LindaRonstadttribute.

July14startstheweekendoffwith TemptationsandFourTopstributes.A FleetwoodMacandStevieNickstribute isonthescheduleforSaturday,July15.

Friday,July21featuresanABBAand MammaMiatribute,whileJuly22showcasesEaglesmusicbyTheAlterEagles.

ThemonthwrapsupwithanAC/DC andLedZeppelintributeonJuly28.That willbefollowedbytributestoRod Stewart,TomJones,CelineDion, MeatLoaf,LindaRonstadtand PatsyClineonSaturday,July29.

Thetributeschedulecontinues intoAugustandSeptemberwith allyourfavorites.

“We’recallingitSummer NightsandSummerSavings,” addsmanagerHowardGreenof TheStage.Thesummerwillfeatureavarietyofdiscountsand specials.

TheStageislocatedat9144 BonitaBeachRoad,Bonita Springs(intheAceSunshine Plaza).

Forreservations,callThe Stageat239-405-8566.

IslandHopperSongwriterFestivalSept.22-Oct.1

Withanewlocationaddedtothelineup andnewexperiencesformusiclovers,the ninthIslandHopperSongwriterFestpromisestobeevenstrongerafterthestorm.

HurricaneIandevastatedtheFortMyers areaonSept.28,rightafterlastyear’s IslandHopper.ButtheresiliencyofFort Myers–Islands,Beachesand Neighborhoodscontinuestoshinethrough, andthiseventwillnodoubthelpinthe recoveryefforts.

MakeplansnowtobepartofIsland HopperSongwriterFestivalSept.22 throughOct.1.The10-day,award-winning festivalbringsNashvillesongwritersto SouthwestFlorida’stropicalparadiseto performinintimatesettings.Thisgivesfans theopportunitytointeractwiththemusi-

cians,upcloseandpersonal.

Newthisyear–IslandHopperwelcomesthecityofCapeCoraltothelineup. Thefourlocationsanddatesinclude: CaptivaIslandSept.22-24;CapeCoral Sept.25-26;downtownFortMyersSept. 27-28;andFortMyersBeachSept.29Oct.1.

Whilemostshowsarefree,newthis yeartoIslandHopperwillbemorewaysto enjoyunique,ticketedliveperformances, including:

•AnationalheadlinerconcertatthePink ShellBeachResort&Marinapoolpartyon FortMyersBeach,Sunday,Oct.1

•IslandHoppingcruises

•Songwriterbrunches

•Chef’sdinnerandwinepairings

•MusicontheMoundatMoundHouse onFortMyersBeach

Asofpresstime,45songwritersare scheduledtoperformincludingClint Daniels,ClareCunningham,EssexCounty, CorettaKing,FrankMyers,DannyMyrick, DaveGibson,DylanAltman,Emily Shackleton,SheenaBrookandPhil O’Donnelltonameafew.Atpresent,18 venuesarehostingsongwriters.

Forthefulllineupandticketinformation, visitislandhopperfest.comordownloadthe app.IslandHopperSongwriterFestispresentedbyBMI,FortMyers–Islands, BeachesandNeighborhoods,andiHeart Radio.

HappeningsMagazineisagainafestival sponsor.

TheAlterEagleswillperformSaturday,July22 atTheStageinBonitaSprings.

FleetwoodMaxpaystributetoFleetwoodMacand StevieNicksonJuly15atTheStageinBonita.

CatchAlmostABBAatTheStageinBonitaSpringsonFriday,July21.

MaryChapinCarpenter,ShawnColvin atSeminoleCasinoHotelSept.28

MaryChapinCarpenterandShawnColvinbringtheir GrammyAwardwinningcountryandfolkmusictoSeminole CasinoHotelImmokaleeThursday,Sept.28at8p.m.

Withhitslike“PassionateKisses”and“HeThinksHe’ll KeepHer,”MaryChapinCarpenterhaswonfiveGrammy Awards(with16nominations),twoCMAawards,twoAcademy ofCountryMusicawardsandisoneofonly15femalemembersoftheNashvilleSongwritersHallofFame.Overthe courseofheracclaimedcareer,Carpenterhassoldmorethan 16millionrecords.In2020,Carpenterrecordedtwoalbums–“TheDirtAndTheStars”releasedinAugust2020,and“One NightLonely,”recordedlivewithoutanaudienceatthelegendaryFileneCenteratWolfTrapinVirginia--duringthe COVID-19shutdown.“OneNightLonely”wasnominatedfor “BestFolk Album”atthe 64thGrammy Awardsin 2022.

Shawn Colvinstopped theindustryin itstrackswith herarresting 1989debut

“SteadyOn.”Thefollowingspring,ColvintookhometheGrammyAwardforBest ContemporaryFolkAlbum,establishingherselfasamainstayinthesinger-songwritergenre.Intheensuing30years,ColvinhaswonthreeGrammyAwards, released13superlativealbums,writtenacriticallyacclaimedmemoir,maintaineda non-stopnationalandinternationaltouringschedule,appearedoncountlesstelevisionandradioprograms,hadhersongsfeaturedinmajormotionpictures,and createdaremarkablecanonofwork.

Ticketsare$59or$89andfromTicketmasteroratwww.moreinparadise.com. Attendeesmustbe21yearsold.Parkingisfree.

PlainWhite T’sJuly7

TheGrammy-nominatedPlainWhiteT’s bringtheirliveshowto SeminoleCasinoHotel

ImmokaleeonFriday, July7at8p.m.Since

emergingin1997,themulti-platinumChicagoquintethasamassedan enduring,engaging,andenigmaticcatalog,spanningtwogold-certified offerings“AllThatWeNeeded”(2005)and“EverySecondCounts” (2006)andunshakableanthemssuchasthedouble-platinum“1,2,3,4” andplatinum“RhythmofLove.”Amongthediscography,“HeyThere Delilah”wentquadruple-platinum,toppedtheBillboardHot100,and earnedapairof2008GrammyAwardnominationsinthecategoriesof “SongoftheYear”and“BestPopPerformancebyaDuoorGroupwith Vocal.”Ticketsare$39or$69andavailablefromTicketmasterorat www.moreinparadise.com.

TedNugentJuly12

RockerTed Nugentbringshis high-octanelive showtoSeminole CasinoHotel

ImmokaleeJuly

12at8p.m.From thegroundbreakingAmboyDukes' hit"Journeytothe Centerofthe

Mind,"toclassics like"Stranglehold" (rankedintheTop 100ClassicRockSongsand#1GuitarLick),"Cat ScratchFever,"(32ndBestHardRockSongofAll Time)DamnYankeeschartbuster"HighEnough,"and cultclassic"FredBear,”hehassoldover40million albums.Ticketsare$59or$79fromTicketmasteror atwww.moreinparadise.com.

MaryChapinCarpenter

ShawnColvin

PERFORMANCES INSWFLORIDA

JUN30

LadyA BBMannHall,FortMyers

JUL4

DylanScott CapeRedWhite&Boom

JUL7

PlainWhiteTʼs SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

JUL12

TedNugent SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

JUL14

SavannahDexter &BraboGator TheRanch,FortMyers

JUL15

JuliaCole& CharlesEsten

TheRanch,FortMyers

JUL16

Buckcherry TheRanch,FortMyers

JUL22

EddieMontgomery TheRanch,FortMyers

JUL28

RyanMontgomery TheRanch,FortMyers

AUG4

CountingCrows

SuncoastCreditUnion ArenaatFSW,FortMyers

GOLDEntertainmentpresentscomedianJoshBlueinconcertas partof“TheFreakAccidentTour”atSeminoleCasinoHotel ImmokaleeonSaturday,Oct.28.Advanceticketsareonsalenow for$49.GetticketsatTicketmasterorwww.moreinparadise.com photobyNickLarsonPhotography

AUG24

JasonAldean HertzArena,Estero

Matisyahu

TheRanch,FortMyers

SEP14

ThomasRhett HertzArena,Estero

SEP22

BrettYoung HertzArena,Estero

TylerBraden TheRanch,FortMyers

SEP23

98Degrees, All4One HertzArena,Estero

SEP24

TheRed JumpsuitApparatus

TheRanch,FortMyers

SEP28

MaryChapin Carpenter &ShawnColvin SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

OCT1

IslandHopper SongwriterFestival PinkShell,FortMyersBeach

OCT4

AaronLewis

BBMannHall,FortMyers

OCT6

JonPardi

HertzArena,Estero

OCT7

JonLangston

TheRanch,FortMyers

OCT14

TheFrontmen

TheRanch,FortMyers

OCT20

ZachWilliams

BBMannHall,FortMyers

Hardy HertzArena,Estero

OCT27

JustinMoore

HertzArena,Estero

OCT28

TheExpendables

TheRanch,FortMyers

OCT31

CelticThunder BBMannHall,FortMyers

NOV4

HereCome

TheMummies

SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

Ernest TheRanch,FortMyers

NOV11

RussellDickerson

HertzArena,Estero

DEC1

JoeBonamassa

HertzArena,Estero

DEC9

DierksBentley, LittleBigTown LiveFest,Naples

DEC13

SteveMillerBand

HertzArena,Estero

JAN19

Kansas BBMannHall,FortMyers

Josh Blue

TheRanchConcertHall hascountry&rockshows

TheRanchConcert Hall&SalooninFort Myerswelcomesavarietyofnationalcountry androckartists.

Here’swhat’sonthe scheduleatpresstime:

TheSamGalloway FordConcertSeries presentsSavannah Dexter&BraboGatoron July14,CharlesEsten& JuliaColeonJuly15, EddieMontgomery(with openerPureCountry)on July22,TylerBradenon Sept.22,JonLangston onOct.7,TheFrontmen (RichieMcDonald,Larry StewartandTim Rushlow)onOct.14and ErnestonNov.4.

Otherupcomingshows atTheRanchConcertHall(notpartoftheGallowayseries) includePepperonJuly1,Buckcherry(Doneforopens)on July16,RyanMontgomeryonJuly28,IntheEnd-LinkinPark ExperienceonAug.3,PureCountryonAug.5,Matisyahu,G. Love&SpecialSauceonAug.24,RedJumpsuitApparatus onSept.24,TheExpendablesonOct.28,PigFloydonNov. 25andNightbird-TheUltimateTributetoStevieNickson Jan.13,2024.

Forticketsand moreinformation, visitonlineat www.theranchfortmyers.com.

TheRanch ConcertHalland Salooncanbe reachedat239-985-9839.

Formostconcerts,thedoorsopenat7p.m.atTheRanch ConcertHall&Saloon,whichislocatedat2158Colonial Blvd.inFortMyers.

CharlesEsten&JuliaCole-July15

EddieMontgomery-July22

SavannahDexterand BraboGator-July14

TheFrontmen-Oct.14

Deb&TheDynamics,fireworks indowntownFortMyersJuly4th

TheRiverDistrictAlliance andtheCityofFortMyers presentDowntownFort MyersJuly4thCelebration withlivemusicandfireworks.

Thefree,familyevent runsfrom6to10p.m.and featureslivemusicbyDeb& TheDynamicsandafireworksshow.

AlltheJuly4thactivities willbeclosetothewaterfront intheareaofBayand HendrystreetsandEdwards Drive.

Therockandsoulband includesDebraBielaonbass guitarandvocals,Robert Morrisonguitar,Thomas Morrisondrums,MichaelBaeronkeyboards,ErnieCantuon tenorsax,MatthewRongstadontenor,altoandflute,Andrew RamosontromboneandAlexanderGranadasontrombone. Youcanfindoutmoreabouttheband,itsmembers,sched-

ule,musicvideosandcontactinformation,ontheir websitewww.debandthedynamics.net

Participatingfoodtrucks andvendors:BigSmoke BBQ,JP'sHotfish,World FamousEggrolls,Rocky's WingsandMore, SpectacularSweets,Chef's GlobalKitchen,Easy Cheesy,Luna'sLittle CheeseEmporium,Horse EyedJakes,NickelCity Redhots,VivaLaTaco, DonutNV,InaPickle, SweetLifeConcessions,J DubsChiTownDawgs, SugarHigh,LemonMeUp, Sandra'sSweetandSavory,OneBiteTreatsandFLFun Freeze Formoredetailsaboutthisdowntowneventandothers, visitwww.explorefortmyers.com

RooftopbashJuly4thatDavisArtCenter

TheSidney&BerneDavis ArtCenterinvitesoneandall tobreakoutthered,white andblueforaneveningof barbecue,libations,andlive musictocelebrateAmerica’s 247thIndependenceDay birthday.

Enjoylivemusicfrom RosalineandabarbecuebuffetbyBigNick’sonTuesday, July4from7to11p.m.

Generaladmissionis$99 each/$1,000VIPseating areasforsix.

Celebratefreedomabove thecrowdswithmusicbyRosaline,festivities,andallthefixingsbyspendingIndependenceDayatSidney’sRooftop SculptureGarden.Theeveningpromisestobefunforeveryonewithanexceptional360degreeviewofthecityandunobstructedviewsoftheannualdowntownFortMyersfireworks.

GeneraladmissionticketsincludeabuffetfromBigNick’s Barbecue,draftbeerandwine,livemusic,andbeautifulsunsetviewsoftheriverandfireworks.OnlyfourVIPseating areasforupto6guestsareavailable,whichincludea reservedprimelocationonloungefurniturewithtableservice, unlimitedbuffetfromBigNick’sBarbecue,fullopenbar,premi-

umviewsandlivemusic.

Thebuffetmenufeatures slicedbrisket,pulledpork,St. Louisspareribs,smokehouse ‘tatersalad,brisketmacand cheese,bakedbeans,anda freshcherrytomato,cucumber andonionsaladtossedwithfeta crumblesandalightItalian dressing.Bananapuddingand otherassortedgoodieswillbe offeredfordessert.

Rosalineisadiverserockn rollbandfromSouthwestFlorida composedofindustryveterans whohaveworkedfor,touredand playedwithmajorlabelnationalacts.Theyweredrawntogetheroutofashareddesiretocreatesomethingthatisbothrootedintheirsharedmusicalhistoryandforward-looking,combininganentertainingstylespectaclewithwell-craftedsongs thatareactuallyaboutsomething.Theirmusichasbeen describedas“TomPettymeetstheBlackCroweswiththejoyfulexuberanceofwhatrocknrollwas,andismeanttobe.” RosalinewillreleaseitsnewestsingleinfouryearsonJuly7.

TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenterislocatedat2301 FirstSt.intheFortMyersRiverDistrict.Visitwww.sbdac.com orcall239-333-1933formoreinformation.

Deb&TheDynamicswillperformatthefreeJuly4thparty.

RosalinewillreleaseitsnextsingleonJuly7.

TheVerandarestaurantcelebrates 45yearsoffinediningindowntown

Boththemodernandtraditionalanniversarygiftfora45thweddinganniversaryis sapphire.Sapphirehasbeenseenasa stoneofwisdomandprophecyandasymbolofpowerandstrength,butalsoofkindnessandwisejudgement.

Thosetraitsdefinitelyspeaktoaniconic dininginstitutiononits45thanniversary.

In2023,theVerandarestaurantin downtownFortMyersiscelebratingits45th yearofoperation.OwnerPaulPedensays itfeelslikeamarriageinsomewaysand heisveryhappytocelebratethismilestone anniversary.

Peden,whoboughtthetwothree-story, turn-of-the-centuryVictorianhomesin1978 andtransformedthemintotheVeranda, hasalwaysmaintainedthatthereisnofinishlinefortherestaurantandeverydayis acontinuousmentalexercisetoworkwith purpose.

“IenjoythechallengeeachdayandI gettoworkwithgreatpeoplewhocare aboutpeople,”hesaid.“Weareaccountableeverydayandthatappliestothevalet greetingguestsastheypullupandcarries overtothekitchenstaffandeverywherein between.”

Peden,whohasoperatednearly30 restaurantsinhiscareer,saysthe Veranda’ssuccessisduetokeepingits brandinline,stayingfocusedonquality, productandpeopleandthedistinctivediningexperienceitoffers.

“We’resellinganicheproductyoucan’t getanywhereelseinFortMyers,”hesaid. “Weofferaverydistinctivediningexperienceandwehavetobeverydetailorient-

edwithateamthatsharesasimilarDNA andunderstandsourmission.”

Thestaffisanextremelyimportantpart oftheVerandabrand.Asidefromtheir tuxedoattire,thestaff’spersonalitiesand tenureareintegraltotheguestexperience.

“IlovethisplaceandIloveDenny,”said PeteTurner,whoiscelebratinghis25th yearasawaiterattheVerandaandisreferencingrestaurantgeneralmanager DennisGenge.

Turnerbeganworkinginthelocal restaurantindustryonMarcoIslandbefore joiningSmitty’sindowntownFortMyers andultimatelytheVeranda.

“It’salwaysapleasureservingour guests.Isimplyputmyselfintheirseatand IapproacheachshiftlikeI'mservingmyself andhowIwouldwantthatdoneforme,”he said.“IjustenjoywhatIdo.Ilikepleasing people.I'maboutdetailand Itrytobeonestepahead ofmyguests.”

“Havingastaffthat maintainsandkeepstheir positiveattitudesandcontinuetolookforwardto beingpartofateamisa must,”saidPeden.“It’sa winningcombinationthat includesstaff,food,experience,setting.”

Fromthemaintenance mantomanyofthewaiters tothepastrychef,mostof theVerandateamhave beenwithMr.Pedenfor decades.

“Youhavetohiretherightpeople,not theresume,”hesaid.“Wearelikeabig familyandthebiggestchallengeforallof usistokeepoperatingatthelevelwe’re operatingatandthatourpatronshave cometoexpect.Expectationsarecontinuousandkeepevolving.”

PedenisoriginallyaVenicenativeand agraduateoftheUniversityofSouth Florida’sbusinessschool.Hegothisexperienceinthehospitalityindustrywaiting tablesatBern'sSteakHouseinTampa beforemovingtoFortMyersandworkingat localfavoriteSmitty’s.

Whentheopportunityarosetopurchase theVerandain1978hejumpedatit.

TheVerandaislocatedat2122Second St.intwoturn-of-the-centuryVictorian homes.Forreservationsandmoreinfo,call 239-332-2065orverandarestaurant.com.

WaiterPeteTurneriscelebrating25yearsattheVeranda.

MichaelDutrapaystributetoFrankSinatraWednesdays from6to9p.m.inTheLuminaryHotelLobbyBar.Visit www.gotsinatra.comformoredetails. photobyJamieKuser

LiveMusic,Theatre, ArtExhibits,Concerts andSpecialEvents

SAT-1

SouthShoreBand

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

Footloose

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

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

SasetheSinger

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

BobSeger,BillyJoel, LadyGagaandChertribute

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

NaplesJazzmasters

DixielandBand

TheNorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 1p.m.,239-213-3058

BestoftheBestTributeBands

SUMMER NIGHTS & SUMMER SAVINGS

FRIDAY,JUNE30

TinaTurnerand KC&TheSunshineBand

SATURDAY,JULY1

BillyJoel,Cher, LadyGaga&BobSeger

FRIDAY,JULY7

DonnaSummer,EttaJames,Madonna, PointerSistersandArethaFranklin

SATURDAY,JULY8

JerseyBoysandLindaRonstadt

FRIDAY,JULY14

Temptations&FourTops

SATURDAY,JULY15

FleetwoodMac&StevieNicks

FRIDAY,JULY21

AlmostABBA&MammaMia

SATURDAY,JULY22

TheAlterEagles

FRIDAY,JULY28

AC/DCand LedZeppelin

SATURDAY,JULY29

RodStewart,TomJones, CelineDion,MeatLoaf, LindaRonstadt,PatsyCline

Pepper

“TwentyYearsofKonaTown”

TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen6p.m.,239-985-9839

JoanSonnenbergexhibit

ThroughJuly29

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

Black&WhiteMorality andSummertimeexhibits

ThroughJuly17 VisualArtsCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda 941-639-8810

TheKollections-11:30a.m. FortuneChild-6:30p.m. Lilac-8:30p.m. Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675

SUN-2

Laurie&RustyWright

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

SoundMachine

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

Tina

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

TaylorRea

OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 1:30-4:30p.m.,239-314-3856

CharlesMeyers

PoolDeck&Lounge

LuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 11a.m.-2p.m.,239-314-3723

RockOn80s

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

MON-3

Deena

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

TwinkleandRockSoulRadio

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

TUE-4

BonitaFirefightersParade

Old41Road,BonitaSprings 9a.m.,239-298-4706 www.bonitaspringsparade.com

Red,White&Boom: DylanScott,TigirlilyGold

CapeCoralParkwayatbridge Musicstartsat5:15p.m.,Tigirlilyat 6:30p.m.,DylanScottat8p.m. Fireworksat9:30p.m.,free www.capeboom.com

July4thPartyonthePoolDeck PoolDeck&Lounge LuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 7-11p.m.,food,drinks,music, fireworks,239-314-3723

StarSpangledBonita RiversidePark, Old41Road,BonitaSprings

LivemusicbyBenAllenBand, Fireworksatdusk.6-9p.m.,free, www.cityofbonitasprings.org

IndependenceDayCelebration Fishermen’sVillage,1200W.Retta Esplanade,PuntaGorda

MarkGorkaperformsnoon-4 p.m.,FreedomFestswimat2:30 p.m.,FromtheEdgebandplays59p.m.,fireworksdisplayat9p.m. free,941-639-8721

4thofJulyRooftopParty

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7p.m.,food,drinks,fireworks, musicbyRosaline,239-333-1933

TheJoanSonnenbergexhibitrunsnowthroughJuly29at theAlliancefortheArts,10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers. Formoreinfo,call239-939-2787orgotoartinlee.org

BethAnne

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

DowntownFortMyers

FourthofJulyCelebration

FortMyersRiverDistrict 6-10p.m.,livemusicbyDeband TheDynamics,fireworksatdusk, free,www.explorefortmyers.com

CollierCountyFireworksand IndependenceDaycelebration

ParadiseCoastSportsComplex, 3940CityGateBlvd.North,Naples gatesat6p.m.,bandat7p.m., fireworksat9p.m.,free www.playparadisecoast.com

NaplesParade

Paradeat10a.m.,startingon BroadAvenueSouthat3rdStreet South,to5thAvenueSouthto8th StreetSouthnearCambierPark 239-213-7120

LeadFootGreyDuo

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

WED-5

JoshRowand

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

HighTide

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

CJandPearl

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

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

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute

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

TheNaplesPlayerspresents TheHunchbackofNotreDame

ThroughJuly23

G&LTheatre, 13275LivingstonRoad,Naples 239-263-7990 www.naplesplayers.org

THU-6

SmokinAces

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

AURA

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

SheldonUpchurch

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

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

MeettheArtists

TowerGallery, 751TarponBayRoad,Sanibel 5-7p.m.239-579-0659 www.towergallery.net

FRI-7

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

GrandReopeningof ArtsforACTGallery

2265FirstSt.,FortMyers 6p.m.,239-337-5050

DanielleBranchaudexhibit DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Gifts, 1815FowlerSt.,unit3,FortMyers, Opening6-9:30p.m.,exhibitruns throughJuly30,239-590-8645

80H-D

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

Deb&TheDynamics

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454

FollowtheKingexhibit SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Opening6p.m.,exhibitruns throughJuly27inCapitalGallery 239-333-1933

ChuckPeterson

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

Openhouseand artexhibitionreception VisualArtsCenter,26100Old41 Road,BonitaSprings 6-8p.m.,239-495-8989

DonnaSummer,EttaJames, PointerSisters,Madonnaand ArethaFranklintribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

J

FRI-7continued FortMyersArtWalk DowntownFortMyers

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

IberianInfluences: SpanishArtistsinFloridaexhibit SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers

Opening6p.m.,exhibitruns throughJuly27ingrandatrium 239-333-1933

Galleryopeningreception

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

PlainWhiteT’sinconcert SeminoleCasinoHotel, 506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,www.moreinparadise.com

Disney’sTheLittleMermaid

ThroughAug.12

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

C ALENDAR

SasetheSinger

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

JerseyBoysand

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

D’NotheDuck&InvisibleBand TwistedForkPatioStage, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 4p.m.,941-235-3675

TheFreecoasterswillperformJuly8atCulturalParkTheaterʼs fundraisingevent.Doorsopenat6p.m.The7p.m.concerttickets are$25.Call239-772-5862orgotowww.culturalparktheater.com

SAT-8

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

13South

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

MusicandArtNight

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

ACMApresents MiaBordersinconcert

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

NaplesJazzmasters DixielandBand TheNorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 1p.m.,239-213-3058

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

Songs&Stories withDennyLaine AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-939-2787

SAT-8continued

DirtyWhiteBoys-noon JohnSalaway-6:30p.m. DukesofBrinkley-8:30p.m. Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675

SUN-9

BluesandBloodysConcert

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, noon-7p.m.,FlavorTrainat1p.m., TreyWanvigat4p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

SmokinAces

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

Tina

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

AlanSmall OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 1:30-4:30p.m.,239-314-3856

CharlesMeyers

PoolDeck&Lounge LuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 11a.m.-2p.m.,239-314-3723

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

MON-10

Deena

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

SeemoreworksbySouthwestFloridaartistRaulRubioonlineat www.rubiopintor.comorfollowhimonFacebookatRubioArt Studio.MeetRaulRubiobyappointmentathisstudiolocatedat RiversideParkCottage#5inBonita,athismainstudiolocatedat 3570BonitaBeachRoadSE,BonitaSpringsorcall239-304-6051.

FilmAsFineArt: TheDevilandDanielJohnston MoeAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

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

TUE-11

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

BethAnne

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

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

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

WED-12

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

HighTide

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

TedNugentinconcert SeminoleCasinoHotel, 506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,www.moreinparadise.com

CJandPearl

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

WednesdayNightMarket AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 5-8p.m.,239-939-2787

MurderinParadise

ThroughAug.12

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

OwnthePlatform

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

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

THU-13

DannyMastersDuo

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

TheBoots

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

EveningonFifth

5thAvenueSouth,Naples

Livemusicupanddownthe sidewalks,6:30-9:30p.m. 239-692-8436

SheldonUpchurch

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

LatinNightwithDJJC

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

SheKillsMonsters

July13-16

1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers 239-218-0481

FRI-14

TheDash

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

TigerBlue

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

ChuckPeterson

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

Temptations&FourTopstribute

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

Sidneys-DJBemix

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

SavannahDexter andBraboGatorconcert

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

#NoFilter

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

SAT-15

RelentlessFire

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

NaplesJazzmasters

DixielandBand

TheNorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 1p.m.,239-213-3058

CharlesEstenand

JuliaColeinconcert

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

SasetheSinger

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

FleetwoodMac andStevieNickstribute

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

TheBoots

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454

MangoManiafestival

OurLadyofMiraculous MedalCatholicChurch, 12175StringfellowRoad,Bokeelia 9a.m.-4p.m.,239-283-0888

FreeFamilyArtLab

AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 10a.m.,239-939-2787

AC/Duce/C(tributetoAC/DC)

QuarterlyBikeFest

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

SUN-16

BreakfastwithSanta

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,9a.m.,reservations required,239-995-2141x117

ThomasO’Brien

OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 1:30-4:30p.m.,239-314-3856

LaurieandRustyWright

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

DannyMastersBand

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

FortunateSons(CCRtribute)

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

CharlesMeyers

PoolDeck&Lounge

LuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 11a.m.-2p.m.,239-314-3723

SUN-16continued

Tina

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

Buckcherryinconcert

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

MON-17

Deena

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

TUE-18

SeanPaxson

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

BethAnne

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

WED-19

JoshRowand

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

HighTide

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

CJandPearl

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

WineandPaint

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

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

THU-20

ACMAandShellPointpresent

TheNouveauxHonkies

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

TheThunderBeachbandwillplayFriday,July28from710p.m.atTheCenterBaratThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings.FormoreaboutThe CenterBar,visitwww.thecenterbar.com

AURA

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

SmokinAces

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

SheldonUpchurch

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

ArtandPoetryNetworkingEvent

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

FRI-21

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

Deb&TheDynamics

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454

FortMyersMusicWalk

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

Sidneys-DJDreamJay

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

ChuckPeterson

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

ABBAandMammaMiatribute

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

TheF.E.M.Collectivefeaturing SheenaBrookandSaraDouga SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-333-1933

BulletproofBackpack

July21-23

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

SAT-22

SolReal

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

SoundMachine

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

MembersShowcaseexhibit

July22-Aug.24

VisualArtsCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda ReceptionAug.3at5p.m., 941-639-8810

SasetheSinger

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

TheAlterEaglesband

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

EddieMontgomeryinconcert

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

SUN-23

CarlCrosen

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

Silverfish

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

CharlesMeyers PoolDeck&Lounge LuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 11a.m.-2p.m.,239-314-3723

Tina

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

JennyVereline

OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 1:30-4:30p.m.,239-314-3856

MON-24

Deena

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

FilmAsFineArt:Paprika

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

TUE-25

LisaVazza

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

BethAnne

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

Compton&Bennett: ACrackeratTheRitz

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

WED-26

JoshRowand

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

HighTide

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

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

CJandPearl

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

RooftopKaraoke

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

THU-27

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

SmokinAces

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

SheldonUpchurch

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

FRI-28

ThunderBeach

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

SoapyTuna

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

ChuckPeterson

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

RyanMontgomeryinconcert

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

AC/DC&LedZeppelintribute

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings

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

Sidneys-DJSelectaAJ

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, Rooftop,2301FirstSt.,FortMyers

8p.m.,239-333-1933

SAT-29

SouthShoreBand

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

Just4Fun

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape

Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454

Jazzpianist,vocalistLostonHarris HinmanAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings

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

SasetheSinger

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

RodStewart,TomJones,Celine Dion,MeatLoaf,LindaRonstadt &PatsyClinetribute

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings

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

NaplesJazzmasters

DixielandBand

TheNorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 1p.m.,239-213-3058

SUN-30

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

BadHabits

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

BryanSpainhower OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 1:30-4:30p.m.,239-314-3856

CharlesMeyers

PoolDeck&Lounge LuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 11a.m.-2p.m.,239-314-3723

MON-31

Deena

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

TreasureCoasthosts songwritersfestival

iHeartMediaʼsWAVE92.7andBMI

presentedthesecondannualTreasure CoastSongwritersFestivalatPirateʼs CoveResortandMarinainPortSalerno June1-4.Thefour-dayeventfeatured multipleperformancesfrom12Florida andNashville-basedBMIsongwriters whoperformedandsharedthestories behindtheirhitsongs.Thesongwriters includedBrinleyAddington,Dean Alexander,SheenaBrook,SaraDouga, TaylorGoyette,AngieK.,Megan Linville,FrankMyers,DannyMyrick, JimmyNash,BrianSutherlandand ElstonTorres.

photosbyJamieKuser

DeanAlexander

JimmyNash

TaylorGoyetteandBrianSutherland

MeganLinvilleandDannyMyrick