Publisher’s Spotlight
Onstage
Whiletemperaturesriseoutdoors, ourindoortheatricalproductionscool offabitinthesummer.
Thechoicesmaybeslimmer,but therearesomegreatshowsbeing producedonourareastagesthis summer.
TheNaplesPlayers presentSweeneyTodd nowthroughJuly27at theKizzieTheater.
Everyone’sfavorite orphanisonstageat BroadwayPalmDinner Theatre.Annieplays July3throughAug.9in FortMyers.
TheCompleteWorks ofWilliamShakespeare (abridged)isatPlayers CircleTheaterinFort MyersJuly4-13.
FourthofJuly
AsAmericancitizens,weare veryblessedtobeabletoobserve ourindependencewithawidevarietyofactivities.
HereinSouthwestFlorida,we lovetoshowourprideandpatriotismonIndependenceDay.
ArtsBonitapresents therockmusicalHairJuly11toJuly 20inBonitaSprings.
TheatreConspiracycontinuesits farewellseasonattheOffBroadway PalmTheatreinJuly.TomatoesTried toKillMeButBanjoesSavedMyLife runsJuly10-13.ThatwillbefollowedbyEscapedAlonewhichwillbe performedJuly18-26.
Ifyoulikesolvingmysteriesand ridingtrains,thentheSeminoleGulf Railwayhassomethingforyou.The MurderMysteryDinnerTrainruns WednesdaysthroughSundaysinFort Myers.
CapeCoral’sCulturalParkTheatre summercampshowsinJulyinclude HighSchoolMusical2JRJuly11and 12andTheLittleMermaidJRJuly25 and26.
InNaples,theGulfshore PlayhouseConservatorypresents MatildathemusicalJRJuly25-27at theBakerTheatreandEducation Center.
CirqueduSoleilbringsanewversionofthehitshowOVOtoHertz ArenainEsteroJuly31-Aug.3for sixperformances.Thecostumes, characters,acrobaticsandmusicare alwaysathrill.
InCapeCoral,CabaretopensAug. 1andplaysthroughAug.16atThe BelleTheatre.
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InCapeCoral,countryartistGeorgeBirge willheadlineRed,White andBoom.
TheBenAllenBand willbeonstageatthe StarSpangledBonita. IndowntownFort Myers,theCaloosa RiverBandwillperform atCaloosaSound Amphitheater.
Paradesandfireworksarescheduledin manyofourcommunitiesaswell.
Nomatterhowyouchooseto celebrateournation’sindependence,pleasebecareful,kindand courteous.
IslandHopperFest
The11thannualIslandHopper SongwriterFestivalhasannounced someofitsmusicaltalentfor2025. HeadliningthefestivalwillbeChris YoungwhowillperformSept.28at PinkShellResortandMarinaon FortMyersBeach.
LoCashisscheduledtoperform Sept.22atTheWestininCape Coral.
Ticketsarearenowonsalefor bothofthesebigshows.
Meanwhile,morethan40local andnationalsongwritershavebeen placedontheschedule,withmany moreexpectedtobeadded.
The11thannualfestivalwillstart onCaptivaSept.19-21,moveto CapeCoralSept.22-23,then headtodowntownFortMyersSept. 24-25.Itwillwrapupatvenueson FortMyersBeachSept.26-28.
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TheNaplesPlayerspresents SweeneyTodd
TheNaplesPlayersannouncethe highlyanticipatedopeningof SweeneyTodd:TheDemonBarber ofFleetStreet,StephenSondheim’s TonyAward-winningmusical,running nowthroughJuly27attheKizzie Theater.
Thisthrilling,fast-pacedmusical adventureblendsrazor-sharpwit, unforgettablemelodies,andadash ofdelightfulmischief.Farfromatypicaldarkdrama,SweeneyToddisa masterfullycraftedtaleburstingwith humor,heart,andsoaringsongsthat willhaveaudiencescaptivatedfrom themomentthecurtainrises.
Underthevisionarydirectionand choreographyofDawnLebrecht Fornara,andwithmusicaldirection byCharlesFornara,thisproduction promisesabold,unforgettabletheatricalexperience.Scenicdesignby MichaelSantosandcostumesby MollieBerman&MaryAnne McKerrowwilltransportaudiences directlytothefoggystreetsof VictorianLondon.
PeterCaporalstarsasthebroodingandcharismaticSweeneyTodd, amanreturningtoLondonwitha plan—andarazor—tosettleold scores.
MaryAnneMcKerrowshinesas thedelightfullyeccentricMrs.Lovett, whosequestionablemeatpiesspark plentyoflaughsandchaos.
JohnMcKerrowbringscommandingauthorityasthemorallycorrupt JudgeTurpin.
LandonLibbeyandJorjaEvans charmastheyounglovers,Anthony andJohanna,whosequestforfreedomaddsaheartfeltlayertothe story.
RoundingoutthecastareKelly Rossbergastheever-watchful Beadle,LaddBorisastheflamboyantAdolfoPirelli,andatalented ensemblecastbringingthislively taletolife.
FeaturingSondheim’siconic score,includingbelovedsongslike
“TheWorstPiesinLondon,”“Johanna,” and“ALittlePriest,”thisproduction bringsoneofmusicaltheatre’sgreatest workstotheNaplesstageinanexciting andhighlyentertainingnewway.
Ticketsareavailableonlineat NaplesPlayers.orgorbycallingtheTNP BoxOfficeat239-263-7990.Prices
rangefrom$50-$55.Showsrun WednesdaythroughSaturdayat7:30 p.m.andSundaysat2p.m.Student, educator,andveterandiscountsare available.
TheNaplesPlayersKizzieTheateris locatedat7015thAvenueSouth, Naples.
Whyseeing SweeneyTodd livewill changeeverythingyouthoughtyouknew
IfthenameSweeneyToddbrings tomindbroodingstares,mutedgray palettes,andbucketsofmovieblood— you’renotalone.Formany,Tim Burton’s2007filmadaptationintroducedthemtotheDemonBarberof FleetStreetwithallthegothicflair you’dexpectfromthedirector…and notmuchofthewit,warmth,orwonderthathasmadethestageversion aneight-timeTonyAward-winning musicaltheatremasterpiece.
Buthere’sthething:SweeneyTodd onstageisanentirelydifferentexperience.Andifyoudidn’tlovethemovie, don’tletthatstopyoufromdiscovering whatmakesthisshowoneofthemost thrilling,entertaining,andsurprisingly funnyproductionsevertohitthemusicalstage.
TheStageMusical:Big,Bold, andBrilliantlyBalanced
Theoriginalmusical—createdby thelegendaryStephenSondheimand HughWheeler—isn’tjustataleof
vengeance.It’satheatricalroller coasterpackedwithrazor-sharpwit, heart,andhauntinglybeautifulmusic. Theliveversionwalksafineline betweenchillingandcheeky,with unexpectedhumor,fast-pacedstorytelling,andcharactersthatcometolife inthehandsofadynamicensemble.
Thissummer,TheNaplesPlayers arebringingthatbalancetolifewitha castof38talentedlocalperformers, backedbyapowerhouse18-piecelive orchestra.You’llheareverythrilling note,feeleverybeat,andexperience theshowthewayitwasmeanttobe— live,immediate,andelectric.
MoreThanMood
ItʼsaMusicalAdventure
Wherethefilmleansheavilyinto moodandvisuals,thestageversion soarsonitsmusicalstrength.Songs like“Johanna,”“TheWorstPiesin London,”and“ALittlePriest”aren’t justsung—they’reperformedwithrich characterandemotion.Theycarrythe
storyforwardandrevealtheheart(and humor)behindeverytwist.
You’lllaugh.Youmighttearup.And you’llleavewithatunestuckinyour headandasurprisingamountofjoyin yourheart.
SoWhySeeItLive?
BecauseSweeneyToddissomuch morethanadarktale—it’sathrilling musicaljourneyburstingwithpersonality,wit,andtheatricalmagic.Seeingit liveaddsalayerofconnectionand energyyousimplycan’tgetfroma screen.Thestorybreathesdifferently. Thecharactersconnect.Andtheexperiencestayswithyou—especially knowingthetremendoustalentyou seeonstage(andbehindthescenes) islargelyvolunteer-driven.
SeeingitatTheNaplesPlayers supportslocalarts,localartists,and oneofSouthwestFlorida’smostcherishedlivetheatreorganizations— deeplyrootedinbuildingcommunity throughthepoweroftheatre.
Annie atBroadwayPalm
ThesunwillcomeoutatBroadwayPalm withAnnieplayingJuly3throughAug.9on themainstage.
Theheartwarmingstoryabouteveryone’s favoriteorphanandherdogSandywillcapturetheheartsofaudiencemembersofall ages.Aspunkyorphan,Annie,isdetermined tofindherparents,butinsteadherfun-filled adventuresleadhertobillionaireOliver Warbucks.
AspartofapublicitycampaignforMr. Warbucks,AnnieandherdogSandyare placedinthelapofluxuryforaweek. However,Annie’sstayturnsouttobemuch morethananyonehadbargainedforasshe worksherwayintoeveryone’shearts!The onlythingstandinginAnnie’swayisanevil schemecookedupbythecruelandbitter MissHannigan.ThisTony-Award-winningBest Musicalfeaturessomeofthegreatestmusical theatrehitsincluding“It’stheHardKnockLife,” “EasyStreet”and“Tomorrow.”
AnnieisbeingplayedbyAddieJaymesand SofiaNesanelisalternating.Theremainingalternatingorphansare(yellowteam):Penelope MartoneasMolly,AlyssaJaquezasKate, MaslinBrownasDaisy,KylieHillasTessie, SarahSalernoasPepper,GrayceNelsonas Minnie,MatildeDiazasJulyandGrainne McClearyasDuffy;(purpleteam)AustinKate MassimoasMolly,NinaVoisinasKate,Claire LeonardasDaisy,BrynnBarnsteadasTessie, AvalynCalandraasPepper,EvelynRootas Minnie,JuniperNeffasJulyandVirginiaRoot asDuffy.
WarbucksisbeingplayedbyMychal Leverage,whileMissHanniganisplayedby Heidi-LizJohnson.MorielBeharhastheroleof
Grace,whileRachelReddingisLily. OthercastmembersincludeAbigail Aldridge(asMrs.Push),Savanna Worthington,GiselleMeyer,Isabelle Cintron,GraceMoore,Robert McCandlish(asRooster),Frank Hughes(asBundles),Thomas Netter(asBertHealy),Ry Cavanaugh,NathanStevenson, CaissonDobsonandAdamLevine. AmyMcClearydirectsandchoreographstheproductionofAnnie. MusicaldirectorisLorenStrickland withsetdesignbyRobertKovach. Ticketsrangefrom$65-$85,children18andunderare$35. Ticketsareavailablebycalling239-278-4422,onlineatbroadwaypalm.com orainpersonat1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers.
MurderDowntheAisleatBroadwayPalm
BroadwayPalmDinnerTheatre invitesyoutoanightofsuspense, humorandunexpectedtwistswith itsthrillingnewproductionMurder DowntheAisle,runningJuly9 throughAug.9intheRoyalPalm diningroom.
Thismodern,roaringwhodunnit willkeepyouontheedgeofyour seatasyoutrytouncoverthetruth behindadeadlyweddingdaysurprise.
BenandKatie’slong-awaited weddingtakesanunexpectedturn whensomeonedropsdeadatthe
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altar.Aschaosunfolds,awisecracking detectivestepsintosolvethemystery.Is ittheparanoidgroom,thebitterbridesmaid,theoverbearingmother,theinept weddingplanner,theshadypriest,orthe questionablepianist?Witheachcharacter hidingsecretsandmotives,thelaughs comefast,andthetensionneverletsup. ReservationsforMurderDowntheAisle canbemadebycallingtheBroadway Palmboxofficeat239-278-4422.Show andmealticketsare$70.Groupdiscounts arealsoofferedforpartiesof20ormore. BroadwayPalmTheatreislocatedat1380 ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers.
PastproductionphotosofAnnie courtesyofBroadwayPalmTheatre
CulturalParkTheatreannouncesexcitinglineup ofsummercampshows,auditionsandannualgala
ByRobinMurray
ThecurtainisrisingonanunforgettablesummeratCulturalParkTheatre.
Withapassionforliveperformance anddeepcommunityroots,we’rethrilled towelcomeaudiencesofallagestoa vibrantseasonpackedwithfamily-friendlymusicals,auditions,specialevents, andopportunitiestogetinvolvedbothon stageandbehindthescenes.
SummerCampShowSchedule
Joinusforadazzlingshowcaseof ourtalentedsummercampersasthey bringbelovedmusicalstolife.Allseats arejust$10andincludethecomfortof airconditioning—soyoucanbeatthe heatwhilesoakingupthearts.
NewsiesJR
Friday,June27at7p.m.
Saturday,June28at10a.m.&2p.m.
HighSchoolMusical2JR
Friday,July11at7p.m.
Saturday,July12at10a.m.&2p.m.
TheLittleMermaidJR
Friday,July25at7p.m. Saturday,July26at10a.m.&2p.m.
BeetlejuiceJR
Friday,Aug.8at7p.m. Saturday,Aug.9at10a.m.&2p.m.
UpcomingAuditions
Readytotakecenterstage?Don’t missourfirsttwoauditiondates: Matilda:Saturday,Aug.2at10a.m. Don’tDressforDinner:Saturday,Aug. 16at10a.m.
Moredetailsaboutauditionrequirementsandrolesareavailableonour website.
SavetheDate
MarkyourcalendarforourSecond AnnualGala:“Act2:HonoringOurPast, EmbracingOurFuture”whichisscheduledforSaturday,Aug.16at7p.m.at CulturalParkTheatre.
Staytuned—fulldetailscomingsoon.
FallActingClasses
ThisSeptember,we’rethrilledtowelcomethetalentedMaxRousseautolead ourfallactingclasses.Registrationis opennow—secureyourspotviaour website.
ThankYouforYourSupport
CulturalParkTheaterisdeeplygratefulfortheongoingsupportofourcommunity.Whetheryou’reaperformer, patron,sponsororvolunteer,youarethe heartofourtheaterfamily.Wecan’twait toshareamagicalsummerwithyou!
Forshowtickets,auditioninfo,class registration,andmorevisitourwebsiteat culturalparktheatre.org.Thetheatreis locatedat528CulturalParkBlvd.in capeCoral.Call239-772-5862formore details.
Let’smakethissummeroneto remember—seeyouatthetheater.
RobinMurrayisexecutivedirectorat CulturalParkTheatre
SteveCoe,AJMendiniandStevenKennedyinTheCompleteWorksofWilliam Shakespeare(abridged)atPlayersCircleTheatreinFortMyersJuly1-13.
TheCompleteWorksofWilliamShakespeare (abridged)atPlayersCircleTheaterinJuly
PlayersCircleTheaterinvitesaudiencestomarvelasthreewackymen performallofShakespeare’s37playsin just97minutesintheirreverentandirresistiblecomedyTheCompleteWorksof WilliamShakespeare(abridged)by AdamLong,DanielSingerandJess Winfield.
Jam-packedfullofhijinksandhilarity, thismadcapcomedyoffersanendless bevyofsidesplittinglaughs.Ifyoulike theShakespeare,you’llloveit.Andifyou hateShakespeare,you’llreallyloveit.
ThelocalproductionrunsJuly4–13 (withdiscountedpreviewsJuly1-3).
Inadditiontofullscaleproductions, PlayersCirclepresentsaone-manmultimediaperformanceofSeeger:The MusicofPeteSeegerJuly18–20,a heartfelttributetothelegendaryfolk singerwhosesongshelpedshapeageneration.
Starringourarea’smosttalented, duck-tailed,andbobby-soxedyoung adults(rangingfrom15–22yearsold), PlayersCircleStudiopresentsGrease Aug.1–Aug.10withmusic,lyricsand bookbyJimJacobsandWarrenCasey.
Getreadyforablastfromthepastand enjoy“SummerNights,”“Greased Lightning”and“WeGoTogether.”
WrappingupthesummerisTony AwardwinnerThe25th AnnualPutnamCounty SpellingBee(Aug.19–Sept.7)withmusicand lyricsbyWilliamFinn, bookbyRachelSheinkin andconceivedby RebeccaFeldman.This riotousBroadwaymusical followsaneclecticgroup ofawkwardteensasthey vieforthespellingchampionship.Sixspellers enter:Onlyonespeller leaveschampion.
Ticketsrangefrom $35-$55for Shakespeareand SpellingBee.Ticketsfor Seegerare$25.Tickets forGreaserangefrom $15-$25.
Forticketsandmore information,visit
PlayersCircleTheater.comorcall239800-3292.PlayersCircleTheatreis locatedat13211McGregorBlvd.in FortMyers.
Seeger:TheMusicofPeteSeegerrunsJuly18–20,a multimediashowwritten&performedbyRandyNoojin.
TheatreConspiracyseasoncontinues atOffBroadwayPalmTheatreinJuly
TheatreConspiracy’sfarewellseasoncontinuesinJulywithtwoplayson stageattheOffBroadwayPalmTheatre inFortMyers.
TomatoesTriedtoKillMe,But BanjosSavedMyLifewillbepresented July10-13.
TomatoesTriedtoKillMeButBanjos SavedMyLifeismorethanashow—it’s amovement.CreatedbyKeithAlessi anddirectedbyErikaConway,ittells theinspiringtruestoryofhowalifethreateningcancerdiagnosisledKeith toleavethecorporateworldand embracehispassionforthebanjo.This heartfelt,humorous,anddeeplymoving hitcelebratesresilience,music,andthe poweroffollowingyourdreams.
Withsold-outrunsacrossCanada,
theUnitedStates,Off-BroadwayinNew York,andattheEdinburghFringe Festival(soldouttwoyearsinarow with5-starreviews),thisaward-winning productionhascontinuedtoinspireand empoweraudiencesaroundtheworld withitsmessageandphilanthropy.
EscapedAlonebyCarylChurchillwill bestageJuly18–26withapreviewon July17.
Threeoldfriendsandaneighbor.A summerofafternoonsinthebackyard. Teaandcatastrophe.CarylChurchill’s EscapedAloneis,byturns,hilarious andharrowing,exploratory,andutterly relevantplaybyamodernplaywriting master.
Ticketsareavailablebycalling239208-1003orattheatreconspiracyfl.com
SingleticketsonsaleJuly15 forFloridaRep’s28thseason
FloridaRepertoryTheatreannounces its28thseasonintheHistoricArcade andArtStageStudioTheatreswhich opentopreviewsonSept.30.
Thenine-show2025-2026season runsthroughMay10,2026,andfeaturesmusicals,comedies,dramas,and newworks.Subscriptionsareonsale nowtorenewingpatronsandnewsubscribers,andpackagesstartaslowas $294forsixshows.Packagesareavailablefor9,8,7,and6shows,andoffer thebiggestsavingsoversingleticket priceswhichgoonsaleonJuly15.
“Inseason28,ourprofessionaltheatrewillproducenostalgicmusicals,an ingeniousholidayclassic,newandiconiccomedies,andheartfeltandelectrifyingdramas,”saidproducingartistic directorGregLongenhagen.“Florida RepertoryTheatrealsocontinuesits commitmenttobringaudiencesin SouthwestFloridaanextraordinarytheatreexperienceataffordablepricing. Audiencesshouldexpecttoseehighly talentedandnotableprofessionalactors andtop-qualitytheatricaldesigns expertlycraftedonourtwostages.”
OnSept.30,FloridaRep’s28thsea-
sonkicksoffintheArtStageStudio TheatrewithTheRatPackLoungeby JamesHindmanandRayRoderickand arrangedbyJohnGlaudini.Thisfresh andfunnymusicalrevuecelebratesthe musicofFrankSinatra,DeanMartin, andSammyDavis,Jr.Inthemagical storythefamous‘ratpack’trio,nowin heaven,returnstoearthforonespecial nighttotreataudiencestoover30hit songs.TheshowplaysthroughNov.9.
DramaignitesOct.28intheHistoric ArcadeTheatrewiththeexplosive PulitzerPrize-andTonyAward-winning dramaDoubt:AParablebyJohnPatrick Shanley.DoubtplaysthroughNov.16.
Formoreaboutthe28thseasonand todownloadasubscriptionorderform, visitwww.FloridaRep.org.Torenewor becomeanewsubscriberoverthe phone,calltheboxofficeat239-3324488.
Foundedin1998,FloridaRepertory Theatreisafullyprofessional,livetheatreintheFortMyersRiverDistrict. PerformancesareheldintheHistoric ArcadeTheatreandtheArtStageStudio TheatreonBaySt.betweenJackson& Hendry.
Rockmusicalon stageinBonita
Hairthemusicalbeginsitsrunat ArtsBonitaonFriday,July11and playsthroughthatweekendandthe next.
Hairisarockmusicalthatdebuted onBroadwayin1968afterayearof Off-Broadwayruns.Itisconsidereda conceptshowthattakesplaceduring theVietnamWarandrevolvesaround hippiecounterculture.AgroupofpoliticallyactivehippiescalledtheTribe fightagainstconscriptionintothewar; butmaincharacterClaudejuggles betweenthechoiceofenlistmentor revolution.
Hairisconsideredthefirstmusical oftherockgenre.Songsfromthe showinclude“Aquarius,”“Good MorningStarshine”and“Hair.”.
“Hairisanimportantshowtobring toSouthwestFlorida,becauseofthe expressionofpeaceandlove,”states castmemberHalleHeckman.“The ideaofthetribeconnectstheimportanceofourcommunityandsenseof positiveunderstanding.”
Performancesaresetfor7p.m.on July11,12,18and19andat2p.m.on July13and20atthePerformingArts Center,HinmanAuditorium,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings.
Ticketsare$32,$25and$20witha studentticketavailableforonly$12.
Ticketsareavailableforpurchase onlineorattheboxoffice.Formore informationandticketreservations, visitArtsBonita.orgorcall239-4958989.
Offeringawiderangeofperformances,educationalprograms,and exhibitions,ArtsBonitasupportsthe region'sculturalvitalitywhilefostering thegrowthanddevelopmentoflocal talent.
Cabaretupnextat TheBelleTheatre
ByTylerYoung Bigthingsarehappening
atTheBelleTheatre.
Nextuponourmainstage istheTony-Awardwinning musicalCabaret,running Aug.1–16.Setin1930s Berlin,thisboldandpowerful showinvitesaudiencesinto theworldoftheKitKat Club—wherelifeisbeautiful, thedrinksareflowing,and nothingisquiteasitseems.
Withunforgettablesongs like“MaybeThisTime”and “Wilkommen,”Cabaretisa thrillingmixofheart,grit,and show-stoppingspectacle.You don’twanttomissit.Joinus foramatinee,eveningorour speciallatenightperformance.
Withsummerinfullswing, our“FabulousFourth Season”isjustaroundthe corner—andit’sgoingtobe ourbiggestyet.WithmusicalslikeYoungFrankenstein comediessuchasAlwaysA Bridesmaidandtheholiday classicAChristmasCarol, thisseasonhassomething
foreveryone!Enjoymoretheatreandsavewithseason tickets.
Andforallourstudents, performers,andaspiring stars—Fallclassesbeginin September.Whetheryou're brandnewtotheatreorready totakeyourskillstothenext level,we’vegotsomethingfor you.Frommusicaltheatreto actingandevenbehind-thescenestech,oureducation programcontinuestogrow withfreshopportunitiesforall ages.
Whetheryou’relookingfor anightout,aplacetoperform,oracreativecommunity tobepartof—there’salways somethinghappeningatThe Belle.
VisitTheBelleTheatre.com orfollowusonsocialmedia @TheBelleTheatretograb yourtickets,signupforclasses,andbethefirsttohear aboutourexcitingnewseason.Orcallusat239-3235533.
TheBelleTheatreislocatedat2708SantaBarbra Blvd.,unit135,Cape Coral. Seeyouattheshow.
TylerYoungis founderandexecutive directorofTheBelle Theatre
OVObyCirqueduSoleil
Created15yearsago,thefamous showOVO(“egg”inPortuguese)by CirqueduSoleil,willbemakingastopin SouthwestFloridawitharenewedversion.
Afterseveralmonthsofwork,the OVOteamwillbepresentingthenew iterationoftheshow:Areimaginedset design,newacrobaticacts,originalcharacters,reimaginedcostumes,andreinventedmusic.
OVOdazzlesmorethaneverwithits fascinatinginsectcolony,bringingtogether53acrobatsandmusiciansinashow
thatdelightsbothadultsandchildren.
Burstingwithbreathtakingacrobatics inspiredbytheabilitiesofcreaturesboth realandimagined,thisjoyfulspectacle transformstheeverydaylivesofinsects intoanepiccelebrationofbiodiversity, transformation,andcommunity.
Inthisvibrantecosystem,crickets leapskyward,butterfliessoarmidair, antsjugglewithprecision,andspiders contort,bendandtwistindefianceof gravity—eachactshowcasingtheexceptionaltalentofaninternationalcast.Asa quirkynewcomerflyfallsheadover wingsforaspiritedladybug, aplayfullovestoryunfolds attheheartoftheshow. Themysteriousegghecarriessparkscuriosityand wonderamongthecolony, symbolizingcyclesof change,renewalandpossibility.
Drivenbyapulsating Brazilian-inspiredlive score,OVOisafeastfor thesenses—visuallyspectacular,rhythmicallyvibrant andemotionallyuplifting. Withdazzlingcostumes,
immersivestaging,high-energychoreographies,andasenseofwonderthat speakstothechildinallofus,OVO drawsaudiencesintotheenchantingand unexpectedworldbeneathourfeet.
Aftercaptivatingaudiencesin40 countriesandenchantingcrowdsin Europe,theMiddleEastandEgypt,OVO isreturningtoNorthAmericaandwillbe presentedatHertzArenainEsteroJuly 31toAug.3.PerformancesareJuly31, Aug.1and2at7p.m.,Aug.2at3p.m. andAug.3at1and5p.m.Ticketsare availableonlineatcirquedusoleil.comor hertzarena.com
NewgroupexhibitinJulyatDAASGallery
InthemonthofJuly, DAASCo-OpArtGallery& Giftsisshowcasingavery specialgroupexhibition entitledInOurOwn Words.
Thisexhibitionunites theartistsoftheUnion ArtistStudiosandDAAS Co-Opinaboldexplorationoflanguage.Each workcentersaroundwords orphrases,transforming textintovivid,personal expressions.
Theopeningreception isscheduledforthe eveningofFriday,July4 from5:30to9p.m.
Throughtheirdiverse stylesandmediums,In OurOwnWordsblursthelinebetweenimageandmeaning, invitingviewersintoadialogueofstories,emotionsandideas. LongtimemembersoftheUnionArtistStudios,suchasDiana Ripoll,havecreatedpiecesspecificallyforthisexhibition. Ripoll,whoownsStudio22intheEdwardsBuildingofthe AlliancefortheArtscampus,choseasimpleyetdirect approachtowardstheexecutionofherpiecesincludedinthe show.Herabstractexpressioniststyle,combinedwithimpeccableattentiontodetail,complimentthegallery’svisionforthis showcase.Ripollisoneofeighteenartistsparticipatinginthis exhibition.
DominickTascher, abstractartistandlongtimememberoftheUnion ArtistStudios,accepted thechallengeand expandedhisusuallyfractalandsuggestivecompositionstocreatethepiece “WhoAmI?”Hisrenderingexposesacertainvulnerabilityandself-awareness.Theboldcolorssuggeststrength,whilethe fontsportraystrongreassurance.Tascher,who occupiesoneofthemany studiospacesinthe EdwardsBuilding,works mainlyinoilsandoil sticksoncanvas.Someof theotherparticipant artistsintheexhibitionareNickMasiello,JohnRizza,Xavier Brignoni,DavidAcevedo,DanielleBranchaud,KellyMorrison, BriannaJackson,Ocasiocasa,SoniaRosa,JuliaDarocha, BernieHyland,EricRadde,StaceyBrown,KateSwanstrom, LesleyMorrowandguestartistKenShaw.
DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Giftsislocatedat10051 McGregorBlvd.,suite104,inFortMyers,(adjacenttoArts& EatsCafé)ontheAlliancefortheArtsCampus.
Thegallery’sbusinesshoursareWednesdaytoSunday from10a.m.to2p.m.Informationaboutthevenuecanbe foundatdaascoop.comorbycalling239-955-0422.
SandyMoontoleadVisualArtsCenterinPuntaGorda
TheBoardofDirectorsofthe VisualArtsCenterhas announcedtheappointmentof SandraMoonastheorganization’spermanentexecutivedirector,followinghersuccessful tenureasinterimexecutive directorsinceJanuary.
Moonbringsovertwo decadesofleadershipexperienceinnonprofitmanagement andculturalprogramming.Her workwithmuseums,artsorganizations,andcommunityinitiativeshasbeenmarkedbyinnovation,collaboration,andadeepcommitmenttoaccessibilityinthearts.
“WearethrilledtoconfirmSandra Moonasthepermanentexecutivedirector,”saidRoseAskew-Hergenhan,presidentoftheboard.“Injustafewshort
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months,Sandrahas demonstratedexceptional leadership,clarityofvision, andastrongconnectionto ourmission.Thedecision tomakeherrolepermanentwasunanimous.”
UnderMoon’sguidance,theVisualArts Centerhasalready launchedseveralnewinitiativesfocusedonartist support,publicengagementandeducationaloutreach.AsExecutive Director,shewillcontinuetooversee thecenter’sstrategicdirection,curatorialprogramming,andcommunitypartnerships.
“I’mhonoredtocontinueleadingthe VisualArtsCenteratsuchanexciting
moment,”saidMoon.“Theartsplaya vitalroleinshapingvibrant,inclusive communities.Ilookforwardtoexpandingaccess,elevatingdiversevoices, andbuildingontheCenter’slegacyof creativityandexcellence.”
TheVisualArtsCenterremainsa cornerstoneofculturallifeintheregion, offeringexhibitions,classesandevents thatengagethousandsofresidentsand visitorseachyear.
TheVisualArtsCenterserves CharlotteCountyandbeyondwiththree majorgalleries,classrooms,studios,an artslibrary,giftgalleryandartsupply storeat210MaudSt.inPuntaGorda.
Formoreinformation,operating hoursandfortheclassschedulefor thefall,call941-639-8810,email info@visualartcenter.orgorvisitonline atvisualartcenter.org
SandyMoon
ArtsforACTGallery featuresDonnaChase
ArtsforACTGalleryindowntownFortMyerswillfeature“BitsandPieces.” theintricateandcaptivatingmixedmediacollageworksofartistDonnaChase inJuly.AnopeningreceptionwillbeheldFriday,July4from5to9p.m.in conjunctionwiththemonthlyFortMyersArtWalk.
DonnaChase'sartisticjourneybeganwithherfirstjuriedartshowin2014. Shehassincegarneredsignificantrecognition,includingbeingchosenby MarcusJansenforthePop50AllianceoftheArtsshow.Herpopartchairs havebeenacceptedintoprestigiousexhibitionslikethe2015AllFlorida Show.
Beyondherexhibitions,Donnahassharedherknowledgebyteaching classesinmixedmedia.ShehasalsoparticipatedintheAlliancefortheArts Artists’StudioTour,engagingdirectlywithartenthusiastsandfellowartists.
DiscoverDonnaChase'splayful,colorfulanddiverseartworks,available forprivatecollectors,interiordesignersandcommercialuse.Printsofselect artarealsoavailable.Visitherwebsiteformoreinformationat www.Donnachaseart.com
ThisexhibitcontinuesthroughMonday,July28.ArtsforACTGalleryis locatedat2265FirstSt.inthedowntownRiverDistrict.Formoredetails,call 239-337-5050.
TowerGalleryonSanibelIslandhas announcedanewexcitingartisthasjoined theirranks.
EricRadde’suniquestyleblendsgeometricshapes,abstractelementsandalittle quirkinesstotheartinspirationshesees acrossthearea’scoastallandscape. Ericcallshisnewartstyle“Dr.Seuss meetsMatisse.”It’sablendofboldcolor, simplifiedshapes,andaloveofthingsthat makeyoulookatthecomplexthroughthe eyesofacartoon-lovingkid.
Comevisitthegalleryandexperiencethe uniqueartofEricRadde.
Summerhoursareeveryday10a.m.to 5p.m.TowerGalleryislocatedat751 TarponBayRoadonSanibelIsland.For moreinformation,call239-472-4557orvisit towergallery.net
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FamilyConnectionsexhibitJuly3-24 atSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter
TheSidney&BerneDavis ArtCenterannouncestwoart exhibitionsopeningon Thursday,July3.
TheGrandAtriumhosts FamilyConnections:An InclusiveArtShowcaseby ArtsembleUndergroundand FamilyInitiative.Thesecond floorCapitalGallerywillshowcaseTheGreatCollabII,an invitationalgroupartshow.
ArtsembleUndergroundand FamilyInitiativearethrilledto announceacollaborativeart exhibition,"FamilyConnections: AnInclusiveArtShowcase." Thisremarkableeventshowcasesthepowerofarttoinspire changeandcelebratesthecreativityandcommunitythathas beenfosteredthroughthispartnership.
SinceMay2024,Artsemble Undergroundco-founderBrianWeaver workedcloselywithFamilyInitiative,alocal non-profitorganizationdedicatedtosupportingchildren,adolescents,andyoung adultsimpactedbyAutismSpectrum Disorderandthosewithinthechildwelfare systemthroughcommunity-basedprogramsandclinicalservices.Specifically, BrianguidedstudentsfromThrive Academy,aFamilyInitiativeprogram, throughanartisticjourneythatculminated inthisuniquecollaborativeshowcase.
The"FamilyConnections"galleryevent featuresadiverserangeofartworks, includingmurals,sculptures,andmultimediapieces,allcreatedbystudentsandchildren,adolescents,andyoungadultsinthe communityunderBrianWeaver'smentorship.Thisexhibitionisatestamenttowhat canbeachievedwhenartandeducation intersect,highlightingitsroleinfostering inclusivityandunderstandingwithinthe community.
Stepintoaworldofcreativefusionat TheGreatCollabII,aboldandimaginative groupinvitationalexhibitionupstairswhere
collaborationtakescenterstage. FollowingthesuccessoftheoriginalGreatCollab,thissecond installmentbringsafreshtwist: participatingartistshavebeenrandomlypairedandchallengedto combinetheirdistinctstyles,mediums,andvisionsintounifiedworks ofart.
Participatingartists:Danielle Branchaud,LindsayCalhoun,Will Soto,IsraelAlpizar,Dharma Lefevre,LesleyMorrow,Mully, MarvinRouse,ArielleKatarina, MikeVancleve,Heather Donaldson,JasonSanders,Cesar Aguilera,KristinaJackson,Juliana Versari,MichaelSantacroce, ChristiandeJesus,Savannah Leslie,PiperRudichandJean Crenshaw.
BothshowsopenonThursday,July3 duetotheFourthofJulycelebrations.The gallerieswillnotbeopentothepublicfor viewingonJuly4.Theopeningdaygallery hourswillbe6to8p.m.TheartistreceptionwillbeheldonJuly11from6to10 p.m.TheshowswillrunthroughJuly24. SBDACwillalsofeatureLatinmusicwith DJJConJuly11from9p.m.tomidnight onSidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden.The Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenterisat2301 FirstSt.inthehistoricdowntownFort MyersRiverDistrict.Formoreinformation, call239-333-1933orvisitwww.sbdac.com
MembersShowcaseinPuntaGorda
MembersShowcaseexhibitwillbeon displayJuly9toAug.23attheVisualArts CenterofPuntaGorda.
Theexhibitwillhighlighttheworkof50 distinguishedartists.Thisvibrantexhibition willfillthreegallerieswitharichvarietyof artisticexpressions-fromclassicoilpaintingstointricatesculpturesandmore.
Eachartistwillbefeaturedina5-foot displayspace,exhibitingthreeto10oftheir finestpieces.Thisformatoffersaunique windowintotheircreativejourneys,presentingabroadspectrumofstyles,mediums,andperspectives.
Morethanjustavisualexperience,the
showcasefostersasenseofcommunity andcollaboration,encouragingartiststo connect,shareinspiration,andcelebrate theirworktogether.Visitorsareinvitedto explorethestoriesandmotivationsbehind eachpiece,deepeningtheirappreciationfor thecreativeprocess.
AdmissionisfreeduringtheVisualArts Center’sregularhours.
Anawardsreceptionisscheduledfor Thursday,July24from5to7p.m.
Thecenterislocatedat210MaudSt.in PuntaGorda.Formoredetails,call941639-8810orvisitonlineat visualartcenter.org
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RobertBozekatCapelibrary
Over40paintings,inavarietyofsizes,byartistRobert BozekwillbeonexhibitintheCapeCoralLibrary’sartgallery July8–Aug.28.
Robert(CaptainBob)Bozek,anartistbornandraisedin NewYork,maintainsahomeaswellasastudioinCape Coral.Hisvariedpaintingsthatrangeinsubjectfromlighthousesandseascapesallthewaytoabstractshavebeen widelyexhibitedandsoldthroughouttheHamptonsofNew York.
Overhis90-yearlifetime,RobertBozekworkedasalayout managerforNewsdayfor43yearsandasalicensedboat captainholdingaMasters 100-tonrating.
Changingexhibitionsin theCapeCoralLibrary’s expansiveartgalleryare sponsoredbytheFriends oftheCapeCoralLibrary. Thelibraryislocatedat 921SW39thTerrace,off ofMohawkParkway,and thecurrentexhibitwillbe openduringregularbusinesshours.Formore information,contactart gallerychairpersonMonica Rahmanatgallery@capefriends.orgorvisitonline atcapefriends.org.
NorthFortMyersArtAssoc.showJuly12
TheNorthFortMyersArtsAssociationinvitesthepublictoa vibrantnewartshowandsalefeaturing18localartists,hostedin thecommunityspaceatCalusaHarbourontheFortMyersriverfront.Thiseventoffersauniqueopportunitytodiscoveroriginal worksbyregionalartistsinanunexpectedandwelcomingsetting. Theeventisfreeandopentothepublicwithamplefreeparking,
"We’rethrilledtoshowcasethesetalentedartistsinthisunexpectedspacewithbeautifulviewsoftheCaloosahatcheeRiver," saidDeeStevenson,vicepresidentoftheNorthFortMyersArts Association."It’satruepop-upgalleryexperience—accessible, intimateandrichwithlocalcharacter."
Theartshowandsale,featuringpaintingsinoil,watercolor, acrylic,charcoaldrawings,andmorewillbeheldonSaturday, July12from9a.m.to3pm.Visitorscanmeettheartists,purchaseoriginalworks,andenjoyaquiet,inspiringwalkthroughthis indoorshowcase.
CalusaHarbour,ahigh-riseresort-styleseniorcommunity,is locatedat2525FirstSt.indowntownFortMyers.Learnmoreat www.nfmaa.orgorfollowalongonsoicalmedia.
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TheCityofCapeCoralParksand RecreationDepartmentannouncesthe annualRed,WhiteandBoomon Friday,July4.
TheCapeCoralBridge,aswellas CapeCoralParkwayfromDelPrado tothebridge,willcloseat3a.m.on July4topreparefortheday’sactivities.
CountryartistGeorgeBirgewillbe theheadlineentertainmentthatnight priortothefireworksdisplay.Mikalay WilliamswillsingtheNationalAnthem at9:25p.m.
Musicwillstartat5:15p.m.withDJ RifikofiHeartRadio,followedby BrendanWalteronstageat6:30p.m., andGeorgeBirgeperformsat8p.m. Fireworkswillbeat9:30p.m.
GeorgeBirgewasscrollingthrough theTikTokaccounthehadjustcreatedwhenhecameacross astaroftheplatformpokingfunatcountrymusic.Erynn Chambers,knowntoherthree-quarterofamillionfollowersas Rynnstar,jokedthatmanycountrysongsarejustrepetitious dittiesaboutbeer,trucks,andgirls.Tohercredit,shehada point,butBirgewasdeterminedtoprovetoRynnstarthatin therighthandseventhemostmundaneofphrasescaninspire agreat,multi-layeredsong.
Withthatinmind,theTexas-born,Nashville-basedsongwritergrabbedhisguitarandwrote“BeerBeer,TruckTruck,” anup-temposing-alongthatisaboutfarmorethanthosewrit-
ing-roomtropes.It’saboutmissingthe oneyouloveandwooingthemtocome back.“Iknowthecitycalledyou,go babyspreadyourwings/I’llbehere waitingonyou,outhereinthecountry,” Birgesings.
“Thewholepointwastosaythat, yeah,thecountrylifestylemaynotbe asflashyorasfast-pacedasthecity, butthere'smoretoitthanmeetsthe eye—andifyougivemeachance,I'll showyouhowgooditcanbe,”Birge says.Asthelyricsdrivehome,it’snot all“beer,beer/truck,truck/girlsinthem tightjeans.”
ProducedbyAshBowers,“Beer Beer,TruckTruck”blendsthestudio loopsandeffectsthatpowercountry music’smodern-dayhitswiththetraditionalsoundsthatBirgeheardgrowing upinAustin—hisfamilyaresuchGeorgeStraitfansthathis momjokeshewasnamedaftertheTexasiconandnotGeorge BirgeSr.
Theendresultisbothinterestingandirresistible. Justtwoweeksafterheposted“BeerBeer,TruckTruck”to TikTok,hisvideohadaccumulatednearly3millionviewsand hegrewhisfollowersfromlessthan50to130,000.Bestofall, itwonoverRynnstar,whosharedthesongwithhermassive following.Birgecreditedherasco-writer.
Admissiontotheannualeventisfree,andlawnchairsare encouraged.Formoreeventdetails,visitwww.capeboom.com
BenAllenBandatStarSpangledBonita GeorgeBirgeatRed, White&Boom
TheCityofBonita Springswillbehavingits annualJuly4thStar SpangledBonitaeventat RiversideParklocatedat 10450ReynoldsSt.,just offOld41Road.
Thefreeeventwill beginat6p.m.withlive musicbytheBenAllen BandattheRiverside ParkBandshell.
Foodandbeverages willbeavailablewithproceedsfrombeverage salesgoingtotheBonita SpringsRotaryClub.
BenAllenofEstero, begancompetingonseason19ofNBC’sTheVoicein October2020.CountrystarandjudgeBlakeSheltonoriginallyturnedhischairandaddedBenAllentohisteam.After
20-JULY2025
aneliminationround,pop starandjudgeGwen StefanisavedBenand addedhimtoherteam. Aftersomefiercecompetition,BenAllenwaspartof thefinalninesemifinalists beforebeingvotedoff.
TheBenAllenBand includesBenAllen(vocals andguitar),JeffScheeler (guitar),CharlesCamisa Jr.(drums),Joe Fernandez(guitar)and BretDeising(bassand vocals).
Theband’sperformancewillbefollowedbya fireworksandlaserlightshowfinaleanddroneshow. Formoreeventdetails,visitwww.cityofbonitasprings.org orcall239-949-6262
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ArtsBonita musicinJuly
ArtsBonita’slivemusiccontinuesin Julyandthroughoutthesummerwith showsatthePerformingArtsCenterin BonitaSprings.
The RustyWrightBand willperform July11at8p.m.Wright,afieryguitarist andsongwriter,defiesmusicalboundaries,blendingblues,rock,andbeyond intoanunforgettablesound.FromopeningforLynyrdSkynyrdtoscoringfilms, mentoringatRock‘n’RollFantasy Camp,andevencreatinghisownart, Wrightisatruerenaissancemanof music.Thiswillbeoneofthefinalperformancesfortheband.
ZacharyBartholomew willperform OscarMeetsEllaonJuly24at7:30 p.m.
ThePowerofLove –ATributeto
HueyLewis&TheNewsisscheduled forJuly25at7:30p.m.ThePowerof Lovedeliversanelectrifyingperformanceoftheband’sgreatesthits,from “TheHeartofRock&Roll”to“HiptoBe Square,”“Workin’foraLivin’,”and,of course,“ThePowerofLove.”
AnEveningwith PatrickLamb and specialguest DeborahSilver willbe July26at7:30p.m.JoinArtsBonitafor aspectacularnightofjazz,soul,and show-stoppingtalentasworld-renowned saxophonistandvocalistPatrickLamb sharesthestagewithBillboard-charttoppingjazzsensationDeborahSilver.
CelebratingBroadwaywith Mark Sanders –BroadwayClassics:A MusicalJourneyissetforJuly31at 7:30p.m.
Futureshowsforbluesfansare AlbertCastigliaonAug.2,Matt SchofieldonSept.20,KevinBurt&Big MedicineonOct..9,JoanneShaw TayloronOct.17andCocoMontoyaon Oct.18.
Forjazzenthusiasts,ArtsBonitahas FrankVignolaandVinnyRanioloon Oct.11.
Otherupcomingshowsinclude comedianJoeSibsonOct.24,WeAre theChampionsQueentributeonOct. 25andGoNow-TheMusicofThe MoodyBluesonOct.29.
ThePerformingArtsCenterislocatedat10150BonitaBeachRoadin BonitaSprings.
Fortickets,call239-495-8989orvisit onlineatartsbonita.org.
DannySinoffTrioatSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter
TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter welcomesbackalocalpianoandvocal sensation,DannySinoff,joinedbyfellow localmusiciansforSBDAC’s2025 SoundsofSummerConcertSerieson Aug.15.
TheDannySinoffTrio,featuring CameronKayneonbassandHarvel Nakundiondrums,willperforminthe GrandAtrium.Themusiciansperform classicsalongwithpassionatevariations ofthecompositionsbydriftingintocompleximprovisationsthattakeguestsona journeythroughtheirpoeticrhythms. Sinoff’swarmvoicehasagoldenquality thatisradiantandintimate.Histoneis infusedwithasubtle,mischievoussparkle
thatplaysintohischarismaticstagepresence.With eachsong,thereisasenseofeffortlesssophisticationashesavorseachlyricandmomenttoecho timelesstunesofswing,jazz,andblues.Whilethe communitycanaccessperformancesofSinoffregularlyatfinediningjazzclubsandconcerthalls,this performancewillbeanincomparablecombinationof world-classentertainmentwithSinoffandhistrio’s life-timeexperiencetogetheronthestage.
Doorsopenat6:30p.m.andtheconcertstartsat 7:30p.m.Generaladmissionis$15inadvanceand $20onthedayofshow.Studentticketsare$10.
TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenterisat2301 FirstStreetinthehistoricdowntownFortMyers RiverDistrict.
Formoreinformation,call239-333-1933orvisit www.sbdac.com
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SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokalee hasannouncedsomeconcertsforthe upcomingfallschedule.
CelebratingMeatLoaf–BatOutof Helloween willperformFriday,Oct.17at 8p.m.Thisstunningconcertistheonly authenticreimaginingofthelegendary MeatLoafandJimSteinmansongbook performedbrilliantlybyworld-classalumniofMeatLoaf'sofficialband,thesame musicianswhobroughthismusical visionstolifebothinthestudioandon stagesaroundtheworld.
CalebJohnsonreturnswiththeband, havingestablishedhislegitimacyasthe premierleadvocalistforthistimeless musicthroughhispowerfulinterpretationsandfuriouslyelectrifyingstage presence.
LedbyMeatLoaf'slongtimerecord producer/musicdirector/guitaristPaul CrookalongsidefellowalumniJohn Miceli(drums),RandyFlowers(guitar), LyssaLynne(femalelead/backing vocals),DannyMiranda(bass)and includingAndyAscolese(piano),Mark Kelt(piano)andKileyBaxter(featured
vocals),thebandandJohnsonperforma thoughtfullycuratedsetlistofMeat Loaf'sbestlovedclassicssuchas"Bat OutofHell,""ParadisebytheDashboard Light"and"IWouldDoAnythingFor Love."Asanaddedsecondsetbonus, theshowincludeshitsongsfromthe iconicfilm"TheRockyHorrorPicture Show"inwhichMeatLoafstarredas lucklessdeliverydriverEddieandsang theshowstopper"HotPatootie.BlessMy Soul."
Celebratingthe50thanniversaryof PinkFloyd’siconicalbum“WishYou WereHere,” FloydNation willperformat SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokaleeas partofthe“WishWeWereThere”tour Saturday,Nov.15at8p.m.
In1975,PinkFloyd’slegendarymembers–RogerWaters,DavidGilmour, RickWright,andNickMason–embarkedonajourneytocreateafollow-upto“TheDarkSideoftheMoon”at EMIStudios,nowtheworld-famous AbbeyRoadStudios.Despiteatumultuousstart,whatemergedwas“Wish YouWereHere,”a6timePlatinummas-
terpiecethatremainsoneofthegreatest rockalbumsofalltime.
Now,50yearslater,FloydNation proudlycarriesthetorch,celebratingthis milestonewiththe“WishWeWereThere Tour.”Inafull-circlemoment,Floyd NationrecentlyhadthehonorofrecordingatAbbeyRoadStudios,furthersolidifyingtheirdeepconnectiontoPink Floyd’slegacy.Fansyoungandoldwill betransportedonasonicandvisual journeywithanalbum-inspiredsetlist (plusmuchmore!)andacustomdesignedlaserandlightshowcreatedby anaward-winninglightingdirector.
ComposedofagroupofU.S.-based musicianswhoaredie-hardfansofthe music,FloydNationstrivestocarefully re-createtheliveexperience,andmore importantlythe“feel”ofPinkFloyd.
Comedian TreyKennedy isbringing “TheRelatableTour”toSeminoleCasino HotelImmokaleeonThursday,Nov.13 at8p.m.
TicketsforalltheseshowsareavailablefromTicketmasteroratwww.moreinparadise.com.Parkingisfree.
ChristyLee,KeithReaatACMAlisteningroom SeminoleCasinoaddsnewshows
TheAmericana CommunityMusic Associationkeepsthelive musicgoingthissummer andfallwithintimateconcertsattheirlisteningroom inFortMyers.
Thecurrentscheduleat theACMAlisteningroom includesKristyLeeonJuly 12,KeithReaonJuly26, GeorgeWorthmoreandthe DivebombersonAug.23, NateCurrinonSept.6, AliceWallaceonOct.4, GrantMalloyonOct.18, BenGageonNov.1and DougMcLeodonNov.15
KristyLeeperformsforthefirsttimeontheACMAstageon July12.
Kristy’scareerstartedintheearly2000’swithanexclusive dealthroughTargetStoresacrosstheU.S.releasingherfirst album,Lifescapes.She’sbeentouringtheU.S.andoverseasfor thelast20plusyears.
Althoughshewasdiagnosedwithmultiplesclerosisin2012, hercreativespiritisprovingtobethetherapythatisstronger thanthedisease.
Herlatestrelease(2023),TheOliveTree,debutedat#1on theiTunesbluescharts.
Kristy’srawauthenticityhascapturedtheheartsofaloyal internationalfanbaseaswellassomeofmusic’stopnames.
Shehastouredand sharedthestagewith LeonRussell,Zac BrownBand,Indigo Girls,G.Love& SpecialSauce,Jack Johnson,Jason Isbell,SisterHazel andImagineDragons –tonameafew.She hasplayedsomeof themostprestigious musicfestivalsinthe worldincluding BluesFestAustralia, theHangoutFest, 30ASongwriters Festival,Cayamo&TheRockBoatFestivalsatSea,andher ownconception,theUnleashedWomen’sMusicFestivalin Pensacola.
OpeningtheJuly12showisKevinJohnAllen. Singer,songwriter,storytellerandnowauthorofa book…KeithReahasbeenatitsincehewas9yearsoldand hasneverlookedback.He’satrueroadwarrior,playingfestivals, listeningrooms,andlivingroomsalloverthecountry.
OpeningforKeithonJuly26isACMAmemberRayBoone. Doorsopenat6:30p.m.formostlisteningroomshows. TheACMAlisteningroomislocatedatAllFaithsUnitarian Congregation,2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.Formore detailsandschedules,visitwww.americanacma.orgorfollow themonFacebook.
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ChrisYoungtoheadlineIslandHopperFest
Multi-platinumBMIsinger-songwriter andglobalentertainerChrisYoungwill headlineIslandHopperSongwriterFest’s closingconcertwithapoolpartyperformanceonSunday,Sept.28atPinkShell BeachResort&MarinaonFortMyers Beach.
Young’simpressiveaccomplishments includemembershipintheiconicGrand OleOpry,morethan9billionglobal streamsand14careerNo.1singles.He hasalsoearnedCMTMusicAwardsfor “PerformanceoftheYear”and “CollaborativeVideooftheYear.”
TheGrammyandAcademyofCountry MusicAward-nominatedartistrecently releasedhislatestsingle,“TiltheLastOne Dies,”underanewlabel,BlackRiver Entertainment.Thiscomesontheheelsof his2024album“YoungLove&Saturday Nights”releasedafterthesuccessofhis 2020smash“FamousFriends”withKane Brown.Youngrosetofameafterwinning season4oftherealitysingingcompetition program“NashvilleStar.”
IslandHopperalsowelcomescountry musicfavoriteandBMIsinger-songwriters LoCash.Thepopularduowillperform Monday,Sept.22,atTheWestinCape CoralResortatMarinaVillageinCape Coral.
Named“Countrymusic’siconicfeelgoodduo”byPeoplemagazine,Preston BrustandChrisLucashaveearnedeight
chartingsinglesincludingtheirplatinumsellingbreakout,“ILoveThisLife.”Their mostrecenthit,“HometownHome,”peaked ontheBillboardCountryAirplaychartas No.1,thefirsttimesince2016whentheir song,“IKnowSomebody,”reignedNo.1.
Inits11thyear,IslandHopper SongwriterFest,namedoneoftheTop5 musicfestsbyUSAToday10Best Readers’ChoiceAwards,givesfansthe opportunitytoseesinger-songwritersperforminsmallervenueswithatropicalsettingasthebackdrop.
WhilemostIslandHoppershowsare free,boththeYoungandLoCashperform-
ances,alongwithafewothershowswillbe ticketedincluding:
•FrankMyerswillplaywithCutthe ChordstringquartetattheCaptivaCivic CenteronSept.20.
•SongwriterCruisesdepartingfrom CaptivaIsland&CapeCoral
•EssexCountywillperformduringa winedinnerattheLuminaryHotel&Co.on Thursday,Sept.25.
Headlinerticketswillgoonsale10a.m. Friday,June27.
Morethan60singer-songwriterswill performover80performancesduringthe 10-daymusicfest.
BesuretocatchaliveIslandHopper performanceatthesefourlocationsaround theFortMyersarea:
•CaptivaIsland,Sept.19-21
•CapeCoral,Sept.22–23
•DowntownFortMyers,Sept.24–25
•FortMyersBeach,Sept.26–28
Forthefulllineupandmoreticketinformation,visitIslandHopperFest.comor downloadtheIslandHopperapp. IslandHopperSongwriterFestispresentedbyBMI,iHeartRadio’sCatCountry 107.1,FloridaRestaurant&Lodging AssociationandFortMyers–Islands, BeachesandNeighborhoods.Visit IslandHopperFest.com.Followthefestival hashtag#islandhopperfestaswellas InstagramandFacebook.Happenings Magazineisalong-timefestivalsponsor.
BigEasyCruiseaddsLarkinPoetolineup
TheBigEasyCruiseannouncesartistadditionstothe2026lineuptocontinuethecelebrationofthespirit,music,foodandcultureofthe CrescentCity.
GrammyAward-winningartistTrombone Shorty&OrleansAvenue,MarciaBall,Johnny SansoneandPineLeafBoyswillreturnfortheir secondconsecutivevoyage,whileGrammywinningduoLarkinPoeandNewOrleans nativeKyleRousselwillperformonboardfor thefirsttime.
Followingtheoverwhelmingsuccessofthe soldout2025voyageinonlyitssecondyear, StarVistaLive’s2026BigEasyCruiseoffersan alreadystellarline-upthatincludesperformancesbyLittleFeat,SamanthaFish,GalacticFt. JellyJoseph(*specialappearanceatfamed clubTipitina’swhiletheshipisinNewOrleans), AndersOsborne,MarcBroussard,CyrilNeville withOmariNevilleandTheFuel,JonCleary& TheAbsoluteMonsterGentlemen,TheSoul
Rebels,CowboyMouth,BeauSoleilAvec MichaelDoucet,GeorgePorterJr.&Runnin’ Pardners,ChubbyCarrier,D.K.Harrell,John “Papa”Gros,Shake‘EmUpJazzBand,Honey IslandSwampBand,SusanCowsill,Helen Gilletandmoreforamusicalgumboofmore than100liveperformances.
UsePROMOCodeHAPPENINGSandget specialdiscountedcabinprices.Visit www.bigeasycruise.com/happeningsorcall 855-923-7456.
Amultitudeofspecialactivitieswillbeavailabletoallincludingliveartistinterviewsand songwritersessions,themedparties,cooking demonstrationswithChefKevinBelton, Burlesqueshowsandmore.
TheBigEasyCruisewillsetsailonJan.18 –25,2026.TheshipwilldepartfromFt. LauderdaleandwillstopinNewOrleansand Cozumel,MexicoaboardtheluxuriousHolland AmericaLine’sm/sEurodam.
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LukeBryanmakeshistoryatFenwaySouth
ThousandsofLukeBryanfansfilled JetBlueParkJune14asthecountry superstarmadehistorybybeingthe firstbigartisttoperforminsideat FenwaySouthinFortMyers.
Despiteaweatherrelateddelayof 45minutesinopeningtheJetBlue Parkstadiumgates,theperformance schedulewentonasplanned.Opening actwasAdrienNunez,followedby AshlandCraft(whowillperformatThe RanchConcertHallonOct.9).
AmericanIdolseason21winnerIam Tongithenwarmedupthecrowdprior toLukeBryan’sperformance.
“LeeCountyresidentsandRedSox fanshavebeenaskingforustoreplicatetheconcertswedoinBostonat JetBlueParkforyearssowearereally excitedtobeabletomakethishappen,”saidseniorVP/FenwayConcerts andEntertainmentLarryCancro(when theshowwasfirstannounced).“Asthe firstshowinsideJetBluePark,Ithink attendeesarereallygoingtobesurprisedatthetransformationfromwhat theyareusedtoseeingforaspring traininggame.”
“Foroveradecade,JetBlueParkhas beentheheartofRedSoxbaseballin SouthwestFlorida,andnowwe’reexcited toexpanditsroleasanentertainmentdes-
tination,”saidpresidentandCEOofthe BostonRedSoxSamKennedy.
“Livemusicissuchahugepartofthe FenwayParkexperienceandbringingthat traditiontoFortMyershasbeenalongtime goal.We’rethrilledtohaveLukeBryankick
thingsoff,andwecan’twaitforfanstobe partofwhatwehopeisthestartofsomethingspecial.Hugethankstoourincredible partnersatLiveNationandinLeeCounty formakingthishappen,”saidKennedy(in April).
LukeBryanatFenwaySouthatJetBlueParkinFortMyersJune14.
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JUL 4
George Birge
Red White and Boom, Cape Coral
JUL 8
Steel Pulse
The Ranch, Fort Myers
JUL 10
Elvis Costello
BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers
JUL 20
Keith Wallen
The Ranch, Fort Myers
AUG 1
Ballyhoo The Ranch, Fort Myers
AUG 3
Brian Kelley
The Ranch, Fort Myers
AUG 7
Riley Green
Hertz Arena, Estero
SEP 5
Ian Munsick
The Ranch, Fort Myers
SEP 6
Trace Adkins, Jo Dee Messina
Mosaic Arena, Arcadia
SEP 11
Chase Bryant
The Ranch, Fort Myers
SEP 19
Cooper Alan
The Ranch, Fort Myers
Joe Bonamassa
Legendary bluesman Joe Bonamassa returns to Hertz Arena in Estero Dec 5 For tickets and more details, visit hertzarena com or call 239-948-7825
SEP 22
LoCash
The Westin, Cape Coral
SEP 28
Chris Young
Pink Shell, Fort Myers Beach
OCT 2
Chris Tomlin
First Assembly, Fort Myers
OCT 3
Crowder, Passion Hertz Arena, Estero
OCT 4
Steve Miller Band Hertz Arena, Estero
Jeremy McComb
The Ranch, Fort Myers
OCT 9
Ashland Craft
The Ranch, Fort Myers
OCT 10
Gary Allan
BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers
OCT 12
Air Supply
BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers
OCT 23
Priscilla Block
The Ranch, Fort Myers
OCT 24
Ty Myers
The Ranch, Fort Myers
Rodney Carrington
BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers
OCT 25
Jordan Davis Hertz Arena, Estero
OCT 26
Cain
BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers
NOV 1
Warren Zeiders, Chayce Beckham
Hertz Arena, Estero
PERFORMANCES IN SW FLORIDA
NOV 2
Clay Walker, Drake Milligan Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, Downtown Fort Myers
NOV 6
Eli Young Band
The Ranch, Fort Myers
NOV 8
Hermanʼs Hermits starring Peter Noone BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers
NOV 13
The Expendables
The Ranch, Fort Myers
NOV 14
Seether, Daughtry Charlotte Co Fairgrounds
NOV 22
Hudson Westbrook
The Ranch, Fort Myers
DEC 5
Joe Bonamassa Hertz Arena, Estero
DEC 6
Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers
BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers
MAR 20
Third Day
Hertz Arena, Estero
MAR 28
Tracy Byrd
The Ranch, Fort Myers
TheRanchConcertHall& SalooninFortMyersfeatures nationalcountryandrockartists. Here’swhat’sonthescheduleatpresstime:
TheSamGallowayFord ConcertSeriespresentsBrian KelleyonAug.3,IanMunsick onSept.5,ChaseBryanton Sept.11,CooperAlanonSept. 19,AshlandCraftonOct.9, PriscillaBlockonOct.23,theEli YoungBandonNov.6,Hudson WestbrookonNov.22and TracyByrdonMarch28,2026.
Diamond-sellingsuperstar BrianKelleyentersthenext chapterofarecord-breaking, history-makingcareerwithhis sophomorealbum,Ed&Mary Margaret’sSon.Afollow-upto hisdebutTennesseeTruthand theDeluxeeditionviaBig MachineRecords,Kelleywrotethe full-lengthprojectsolelybyhimself. Withasold-outrunofheadline showsandSurfPostSessionson tap,afterback-to-backresidencies atTribeKelleySurfPostinGrayton Beach–ownedbytheOrmond BeachnativeandhiswifeBrittney–Kelleycontinuestodiversifyhis thrivingenterprisewithcollaborationsincludingTribeKelley(with Brittney),PapaSurfBurgerBar
(withBrittney;JasonandBrittany Aldean;TomandChrisGlavine), andapartnershipwithReal AmericanBeer.
FirstknownastheFloridahalfof theGrammy-nominatedFlorida GeorgiaLine,theACMBreakout ArtistoftheDecadeAwardrecipientsgarnered19career#1sand becamethefirstandonlyactto achievetwoRIAADiamondsingles incountrymusichistory(14X
Platinum#1s:“Cruise”and “MeanttoBe”withBebeRexha). Surpassing17billionglobal streams,sellingmorethan40 milliontracksand4.8million albumsworldwide,plusplaying toover4millionfans,FGLhas beenhonoredbyAMA,Billboard, CMA,andCMTMusicAwards, aswellashavingaFlorida GeorgiaLine:MixItUpStrong exhibitatNashville’sCountry MusicHallofFameand Museum.
OtherupcomingshowsatThe RanchConcertHall(notpartof theSamGallowaySeries) includeSteelPulseonJuly8, KeithWallenofBreaking BenjaminonJuly20,BettyFox BandonJuly26,Ballyhooon Aug.1,Donefor(CDrelease party)onAug.9,90sHonkey TonkCircusTourOnOct.4,Ty MyersonOct.24andThe ExpendablesonNov.13. Forticketsandmoreconcert info,visittheranchfortmyers.com. TheRanchConcertHalland Salooncanbereachedbycalling 239-985-9839. Formostshows,doorsopenat7 p.m.atTheRanchConcertHall& Saloonlocatedat2158Colonial Blvd.inFortMyers.
BrianKelley-Aug.3 IanMunsick-Sept.5
PriscillaBlock-Oct.23
ChaseBryant-Sept.11
SAMGALLOWAYCONCERTSERIES
D ININGIN S OUTHWEST F LORIDA
1stStreetDeli
LuckyMi
AnauthenticNewYorkstyledelicatessen,1stStreet Delibringsadistinctly uniquediningconcepttothe casino,featuringdelipickles, freshbreadandsandwiches biggerthanyourappetite. Thehotdeliplattersection featuresthreenewfavorites: housemademeatloafwith Yukongoldmashedpotatoesandbrowngravy;pot roastdinnermadewithslowbraisedbeefshortrib;andchickenMarsala. Opendailynoon–8p.m.
506South1stStreet,Immokalee 800-218-0007www.moreinparadise.com
EE-TO-LEET-KEGrill
TheEE-TO-LEET-KEGrill featurescontemporaryregional cuisinesutilizingthefreshest selectionsofsteaks,seafood, andanarrayoflocallysourced produce.Thestartersmenu nowfeaturesSouthwesttenderlointacoswithpicodegalloand chipotleaioli;chickenquesadilla withblackbeans,roastedcorn andpepperjack;andgrilled peachsaladwitharugula,candiedpecans,goatcheeseandlemonvinaigrette.Newadditionstothe entréeselectionsincludebeerbatterfishandchipswithcoleslawandtartarsauce;blackenedFloridasnapper;crabcakeswithroastedcorn salsa;grilled12-ounceribeyewithsofritoandgarlicpuree;andabeef Bourguignonmadewithtenderlointips,pearlonions,mushrooms&red wine.Opendaily8a.m.–midnight.
506South1stSt.,Immokalee 800-218-0007www.moreinparadise.com
EllaMae’sDiner
Nostalgiaservedwithasmile.Afun retro-inspiredeateryservingcomfortfood andclassicdinerfare.Slideintoabooth orpulluptothecounterforaburgerand milkshakeorthebestall-daybreakfast you’veeverhad.EllaMae’sprovidesa welcometwisttotheclassicsouthern diner.CelebratingDr.EllaMaePiper’s legacy,it’sherethecommunitycomes togethertosharestoriesastheyenjoya mealamidstvintage-inspiredfinishesand abrightcolorpalette.EllaMae’sDinerat LuminaryHotel&Co.isafunretroinspiredeateryservingupcomfortfood andclassicdinerfare.Slideintoabooth orpulluptothecounterforaburgerand milkshakeorthebestall-daybreakfastyou’veeverhad.EllaMae’sis opendailyfrom7amto2pm.Servingbreakfastalldayandlunch. LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 239-314-3854www.LuminaryHotel.com
AnAsianinspiredupscale restaurant, LuckyMi NoodleHouse ispresentedas anopen-kitchen conceptand featuresanoodlebar,dining roomandprivatefunction area.Chefsblendtraditionalingredientswithcontemporaryinfluencestocreatenewinterpretationsfordishes suchasVietnamesePhoNoodleSoupandKoreanBeef andBroccoli.
506South1stStreet,Immokalee 800-218-0007www.moreinparadise.com
TikiHutBar&Grill atDolphinKeyResort
There'salwayssomethingtodoattheTikiHutBar& Grillatthe DolphinKey Resort.Located inDowntown CapeCoral,the biggestTikibar intheworld offerslive entertainment Wednesday through Sunday,KeyWestStyleRelaxWednesdayandThursday, Lightoutdooratmosphere,sofamily,andfriendstwoor fourleggedarewelcome.Greatfoodmenu,withFlorida Specials,TVs.Open7days.Kitchenopenlate. 1502MiramarSt.,CapeCoral 239-540-8454 www.dolphinkeyresort.com
TwistedFork
TheTwisted Forkisahot-rod andmoto-culturethemed restaurantfeaturingascratch kitchenandcustomcocktails.A familyfriendly spaceadjacent Bert'sBack Porchconcertvenuewithloadsofoutdoorspace,ithas rapidlybecomeCharlotteCounty'shottestplacetoeat, drinkandhavefun!" 2208ElJobeanRoad,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675
www.twistedfork.net
TheCaloosaRiverBandmembersareEricShelman-leadvocals,ByronBabb-guitarandvocals,GaryStanczikguitarandvocals,GreggFettin-bassguitarandvocalsandDavidTrewartha-drumsandvocals.
Music,fireworksandmore intheRiverDistrictJuly4th
LuminaryHotel&Co.iscelebratingIndependenceDaywithtwo FourthofJulyeventsofferingfrontrowaccesstodowntownFortMyers’ mostanticipatednightofthesummer.
OntheLuminaryHotel’sfourthfloorpooldeck,guestsareinvitedto takepartinthereimaginedBubble Bash,arooftopcelebrationfilledwith panoramicviewsofdowntown,fireworks(weatherpermitting),theatrical entertainment,DJsets,bubble machines,immersivelighting,BBQ concessionsandthemedcocktails.
Thehighlightofthenightwillbea showstoppingacrobatperformance insideafloatingbubbleonthepool. Generaladmissionticketsstartat $50andincludeaccesstothe LookoutDeck,liveentertainment andscenicskylineviews.VIPticket optionsincludereservedtableseat-
ingforfourto10guests.
TheDowntownFortMyersFourth ofJulycelebrationtakesover CaloosaSoundAmphitheaterbeginningat6p.m.withlivemusicbyThe CaloosaRiverBand,aperformance oftheNationalAnthembyTyler Shep,andafireworksfinalepresentedbytheRiverDistrictAlliance (weatherpermitting).
TheCaloosaRiverBandmembersareEricShelman-leadvocals, ByronBabb-guitarandvocals,Gary Stanczik-guitarandvocals,Gregg Fettin-bassguitarandvocalsand DavidTrewartha-drumsandvocals.
Generaladmissionisfree(no ticketrequired),andVIPticketsare availableforpurchase,including reservedseating,achef-curated BBQdinnerandaccesstoair-conditionedrestrooms.
Lookingforsomewheretoenjoya
pre-concertmealordrink?Show yourticket(s)atChipsSportsPub, TheSilverKing,OxbowBar&Grill orBeaconSocialDrinkeryonconcertdayandenjoy10%offyourbill.
Thepartydoesn’thavetoend there–revelerscanskipthetraffic andtaketheelevatorhomewitha specialovernightpackagestartingat $399,whichincludesaone-night stayatLuminaryHotel&Co.;two ticketstoBubbleBashatLuminary’s LookoutDeck;andcomplimentary valetparking.
LuminaryHotel&Co.islocated at2200EdwardsDrive.Fortickets andmoreinformation,visitonlineat LuminaryHotel.com/Events.
Additionally,CityTavernonBay StreetwillholditsannualChiliDog EatingCompetitionandBlockParty from4to10p.m.onJuly4.Find moreinfoatmycitytavern.com
RooftopbashJuly4 atDavisArtCenter
TheSidney&Berne DavisArtCenterinvitesone andalltobreakoutthered, whiteandblueforan eveningofbarbecue,libations,andlivemusictocelebrateAmerica’sbirthday.
EnjoymusicbyDJSkubii andabarbecuebuffetbyBig Nick’sonFriday,July4from 7to11p.m.Generaladmission:$115/$1,000VIPseatingareasforuptosix guests,limited(four)VIP loungesectionsareavailable.Onlineseatselection available.
Celebratefreedomabove thecrowdswithmusicbyDJ Skubii,festivities,andallthe fixingsbyspending IndependenceDayat Sidney’sRooftopSculpture Garden.Theeveningpromisestobefunforeveryone withanexceptional360view ofthehistoricdistrictatthe largestopen-airrooftop venueinSWFlorida.
Starttheeveningwitha spectacularsceneofthe sunsetoverthe CaloosahatcheeRiverand endthenightwithabangby experiencingelevatedand unobstructedviewsofthe annualdowntownFortMyers fireworksshow.
Generaladmissiontickets includeabuffetfromBig Nick’sBarbecue,draftbeer andwine,swaggifts,dance music,andbeautifulviewsof theriverandfireworks. LimitedVIPseatingareasfor uptosixguestsareavailable,whichincludea reservedprimelocationon loungefurniturewithtable service,fullopenbar,an unlimitedbuffetfromBig Nick’sBarbecue,swaggifts, premiumviews,andlive entertainment.
Thebarbecuebuffet menufeaturesslicedbrisket, pulledpork,St.Louisspare ribs,smokehouse‘tater salad,brisketmacand cheese,andbakedbeans. Thesaladwillincludefresh cherrytomatoesandcucumberstossedwithfetacrumbles,redonion,andalight Italiandressing.Banana puddingandotherassorted goodieswillbeofferedfor dessert.
TheSidney&Berne DavisArtCenterislocated at2301FirstSt.inthehistoricdowntownFortMyers RiverDistrict. Visitwww.sbdac.comor call239-333-1933formore information.
TheMollyRingwalds gobacktothe80sonAug.8
Breakouttheneonandaquanet becauseTheMollyRingwaldsare bringingtheirlegendarytributeshow backtotheCaloosaSoundConvention CenteronFriday,Aug.8foraSecond Annual80sParty.
Thisisn’tjustaconcert—it’satotally tubularthrowbackwithbighair,bigger hitsandallthesynth-fuelednostalgia youcanhandleatCaloosaSound ConventionCenter.
WhytheCaloosaSoundConvention Center,youask?Well,it'ssimple:we're escapingthesummerheatandunpredictableweather.Let'sfaceit,leg warmersandsweatdon'tmix.
TheMollyRingwaldsdazzleand
engageaudienceswithenergyandpassion,takingthemonamusicaljourney filledwithallthehitsthattranscended the80'sanddefinedageneration.But themusicisonlypartoftheshow! Theseaccomplishedmusicianscombinetheirindividualtalentswiththe visualenormityandglamthatencompassestheessenceofthedecade’s musicscene.
Doorsopenat7p.m.forgeneral admissionticketholders.VIPticket holderswillreceiveearlyentryat6p.m. forthesoundcheckandameetand greetexperiencewiththeband.
Chairsareprovidedforallticket types,exceptgeneraladmissiontickets.
Generaladmissionisstandingroom only.
RoomratediscountatLuminary Hotel&Co.isavailablewiththepurchaseofeachticket.
Lookingforsomewheretoenjoya pre-concertmealordrink?Showyour ticket(s)atChipsSportsPub,TheSilver King,OxbowBar&GrillorBeacon SocialDrinkeryonconcertdayand enjoy10%offyourbill.
Fullbarsandfoodconcessionswill alsobeonsiteforpurchasebeforeand duringtheshow.
Parkingisnotincludedwithyour ticket.Forticketsandmoredetails,visit onlineatcaloosasoundamp.com
TheMollyRingwaldsbringtheir1980spartytodowntownFortMyersAug.8
Artistapplicationdeadline Sept.19forArtFestFortMyers
ArtFestFortMyers isnowacceptingartist applicationsforits 2026show,taking placeFeb.6to8.
Celebratingcreativity,communityand connection,ArtFestis callingonprofessional artistsfromacrossthe countrytoapplyand bepartofthishighly anticipatedcultural event.
Recognizedforits artist-firstapproach, scenicriverfrontsetting,anddynamiccommunityengagement,ArtFestFort Myersoffersawelcomingandwell-organizedexperience forartistsworkinginallmediums.Thefestivalannually attractstensofthousandsofenthusiasticattendees,art buyers,collectors,andcommunitysupporters.
“AsFortMyerscontinuestogrowandthrive—now rankedoneofthefastest-growingcitiesinthenation—
ArtFestisexcitedtogrow rightalongsideit,”said JuanSantiago,executive directorofArtFestFort Myers.“We'rereadyto welcomeartistsintoa vibrant,supportiveenvironmentwheretheirwork willbecelebrated,discoveredandcollected.”
Artistsselectedto exhibitwillhavethe opportunitytopresent theirworkinahigh-visibility,high-trafficvenuewith provensalessuccess— allwhilebecomingpartof afestivalthatplacestheartistexperienceatitscore. ApplicationsarenowopenviaZAPPlicationandwill beacceptedthroughSept.19,2025.Artistsmayapplyat https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13506 ArtFestFortMyershasbeenaculturalcornerstoneof SouthwestFloridaformorethan25years.Formore abouttheannualfestival,visitonlineatartfestmyers.com
LiveMusic,Theatre, ArtExhibits,Concerts andSpecialEvents
ONGOING
LateNiteCatechism
ThroughJuly3
ArtStageStudioTheatre, FloridaRepertoryTheatre, 2268BaySt.,FortMyers 239-332-4488
MurderMysteryDinnerTrain presentsTheEnemyof MyEnemyisMyEnemy Wednesdays–Sundays throughJuly6
SeminoleGulfRailway, 2805ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-275-8487semgulf.com
TheCompleteWorksof WilliamShakespeare:Abridged ThroughJuly13
PlayersCircleTheater, 13211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-800-3292
TheNaplesPlayers: SweeneyTodd ThroughJuly27
KizzieTheater,TheNaplesPlayers, 7015thAve.S.,Naples 239-263-7990naplesplayers.org
TUE-1
Galleryopeningreception HarbourViewGallery,5789Cape HarbourDrive,suite104,Cape Coral,6-8p.m.,featuredartists LauraBlackandBarbaraBroderick, harbourviewgallery.com
SideshowBob
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
WED-2
SLG
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
THU-3
FamilyConnectionsexhibit July3-24
GrandAtrium, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers OpeningreceptionJuly11 239-333-1933
J ULY C ALENDAR
FireworkswilllightuptheskiesalloverSouthwestFloridato celebratetheFourthofJuly.Communitieswithfireworksinclude CapeCoral,DowntownFortMyers,Naples,BonitaSprings, LehighAcres,PuntaGorda,Sanibel,FortMyersBeachand HammondStadium(FortMyers).
Annie ThroughAug.9
BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422
SmokinAces
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
MercatoNightsMusicSeries PitbullofBluesBand EventLawn,Mercato, StradaPlace,Naples 6:30-8:30p.m. experiencemercato.com
FSWstudentexhibit July3-26
AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers openingreception5-7p.m. 239-939-2787artinlee.org
TheGreatCollabIIexhibit July3-24
CapitalGallery, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers OpeningreceptionJuly11 239-333-1933
Cayman
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
FRI-4
InOurWordsgroupexhibit DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Gifts, 10051McGregorBlvd.,suite104, FortMyers,openingreception 5:30-9p.m.,239-955-0422
NaplesFourthofJulyParade Beginsatcornerof3rdStreetSouth and5thAvenueSouth,Naples 9a..m.,naplesgov.com
FtMyersBeachparade,fireworks FortMyersBeach Paradeat10a.m.,fireworks9p.m. fortmyersbeach.org
CapeCoralRed,White&Boom CapeCoralParkway, atfootofthebridge,CapeCoral HeadlinerGeorgeBirgeat8p.m., fireworksat9:30p.m. www.capeboom.com
DowntownFortMyers MusicandFireworks CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, 2101EdwardsDrive,FortMyers TheCaloosaRiverBandperforms, TylerShepsingsNationalAnthem, fireworks,6p.m.,freeadmission, VIPatcaloosasoundamp.com
StarSpangledBonita RiversidePark, 10450ReynoldsSt.,BonitaSprings Foodtrucks,laserlights,fireworks andmusicbyBenAllenBand, 6p.m.,239-949-6262
SomeMiles-2p.m. NFusion-8p.m. ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee moreinparadise.com
KidKentucky(KidRocktribute) andAmericanBadassBand Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte SunsetStripopens, VIPgates6pm,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com
BonitaSpringsParade Old41Road,BonitaSprings 9a.m.bonitaspringsparade.com
IndependenceDayCelebration Fishermen’sVillage, 1200W.RettaEsplan.,PuntaGorda noon-9p.m.,CedrickTalton Experiencenoon-4p.m.,Mark Gorka5-9p.m.(centercourt)and FromtheEdgeBand5-9p.m.(dry beach),fireworks9p.m., 941-639-8721
DonnaChaseexhibit ArtsforACTGallery 2265FirstSt.,FortMyers reception5-9p.m.,239-337-5050
Sixxes
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454
TheGuiltyPleasureBand BaysidePark,OldSanCarlosBlvd and1stStreet,FortMyersBeach 5-8p.m.,free,fortmyersbeach.org
FourthofJulyRooftopBash Sidney’sRooftopGarden, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7-11p.m.,239-333-1933
ChiliDogEatingCompetition andBlockParty CityTavern,BayStreet,FortMyers 4-10p.m.mycitytavern.com
FireworksatNaplesPier 12thAvenueSouth,Naples 9p.m.,naplesgov.com
FourthofJulyFireworksShow VictoryTownCenter, 1201TaylorLane,LehighAcres Attractions,liveentertainment, foodandfireworks,5-9p.m., 239-470-5611,swflba.com
FourthFestandFireworks LaishleyPark,PuntaGorda noon-10p.m.,JosiSalat5:30 p.m.,GasHouseGorillasat7:30 p.m.,fireworksat9p.m. puntagordafireworks.com
SAT-5
LastTrain
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454
NFusion ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,moreinparadise.com
RambleOn(Zeppelintribute)
Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 80-HDopens, VIPgates6:15p.m.,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com
SUN-6
ACMASongwritersCircle
AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.,www.americanacma.org
OnTheRocks
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-6p.m.,239-540-8454
Simply-Fi
BaysidePark,OldSanCarlosBlvd and1stStreet,FortMyersBeach 4-7p.m.,free,fortmyersbeach.org
SoapyTuna
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 4-8p.m.,moreinparadise.com
MON-7
LineUpBand
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,moreinparadise.com
TUE-8
SteelPulseinconcert
TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839
RobBrooks
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,moreinparadise.com
WED-9
MurderMysteryDinnerTrain presentsToday’sForecast:Murder Wednesdays–Sundays throughSept.7
SeminoleGulfRailway, 2805ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-275-8487semgulf.com
NaplesPhilharmonic JazzOrchestra
Artis–Naples, 5833PelicanBayBlvd.,Naples, 6&8:30p.m.,239-597-1111
WednesdayNightMarket AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 5-8p.m.,239-939-2787 artinlee.org
MurderDownTheAisle ThroughAug.9
BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422
Simply-Fi
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,moreinparadise.com
THU-10
SmokinAces
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
ElvisCostello&TheImposters withCharlieSextoninconcert
BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 8p.m.,239-481-4849
YachtRockGold
TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers, 7p.m.,239-415-5667
EveningonFifth
5thAvenueSouth,Naples 6:30-9:30p.m.,239-248-4151
TheatreConspiracypresents TomatoesTriedtoKillMe ButBanjosSavedMyLife
July10-13
OffBroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-208-1003 theatreconspiracyfl.com
PolekerBrothers
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,moreinparadise.com
FRI-11
RustyWrightBand
PerformingArtsCenter,10150
BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 8p.m.,239-495-8989
FamilyConnections, GreatCollabIIreceptions
SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Openingreception6p.m.,exhibits runtoJuly24,239-333-1933
RadioRoad
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454
Hair
July11-13
PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 239-495-8989
YappyHour
BellTowerShops, 13499S.ClevelandAve.,FortMyers 6-8p.m.belltowerfl.com
HighSchoolMusical2JR FridayandSaturday CulturalParkTheatre, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-772-5862
AMERICANA COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION
FortMyershomefororiginalAmericanamusic!
Keith Rea
JULY26
RayBooneopens
KevinJohnAllenopens Kristy Lee
JULY12
SINGER-SONGWRITERCIRCLE-Sundays2pm-AllFaiths GeorgeWorthmore and TheDivebombers
AUG.23
BonMokadamopens
ALLFAITHSUNITARIANCONGREGATION
2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers, Doorsat6:30pm.Showat7pm.Ticketsatdoor.
VisitourFacebookpageandwebsite formoreinfo&fullcalendarofevents www.americanacma.org
FRI-11continued
FMBand
Friday&Saturday
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,moreinparadise.com
SAT-12
OneHotMess
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454
AmericanaCommunityMusic Association:KristyLee AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers KevinJohnAllenopens, 7p.m.,www.americanacma.org
NorthFortMyersArt AssociationShowandSale CalusaHarbour, 2525FirstSt.,FortMyers 9a.m.-3p.m.nfmaa.org
MangoMania2025
WinnDixiePlaza, 9940StringfellowRoad,PineIsland 9a.m.-5p.m.SheenaBrook performsat2p.m. pineislandchamber.org
SUN-13
ACMASongwritersCircle AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.,www.americanacma.org
SmokinAces
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-6p.m.,239-540-8454
TheGuiltyPleasureBand BaysidePark,OldSanCarlosBlvd and1stStreet,FortMyersBeach 4-7p.m.,free,fortmyersbeach.org
ThunderBeach
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 4-8p.m.,moreinparadise.com
MON-14
Tat2Trio
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,moreinparadise.com
TUE-15
MoviesontheLawn: Superman(1978)
EventLawn,Mercato, StradaPlace,Naples 8:30p.m. experiencemercato.com
J ULY C ALENDAR
YachtRockGold
Seeger:TheMusicofPeteSeeger PlayersCircleTheater, 13211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.239-800-3292
FamilyArtLab AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 10a.m.-noon,free,239-939-2787
YachtRockGoldwillperformThursday,July10at7p.m.atthe TribbyArtsCenteratShellPointinFortMyers.Thiselectrifying tributebringsbackallyourfavoritehitsfromthelate1970sto early1980s,celebratingthetimeless,feel-goodsoundsoflegendaryartists.Fortickets,visitonlineatTribbyArtsCenter.com.
Cayman
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,moreinparadise.com
WED-16
GrandPianoSeries: NarrativeMusicales Artis–Naples, 5833PelicanBayBlvd.,Naples, 3p.m.,239-597-1111
WineandPaint
SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 6:30p.m.,239-333-1933
SideshowBob
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,moreinparadise.com
THU-17
Simply-Fi
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
Art&PoetryNetworkingEvent
SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 8p.m.,239-333-1933
TheatreConspiracy presentsEscapedAlone July17-20
OffBroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-208-1003 theatreconspiracyfl.com
GrandSlam ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,moreinparadise.com
FRI-18
FortMyersMusicWalk DowntownFortMyers 6p.m.www.myriverdistrict.com
DirtyWork
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454
Seeger:TheMusicofPeteSeeger PlayersCircleTheater, 13211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.239-800-3292
Hair July18-20
PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 239-495-8989
ChinaGrove(DoobieBrostribute) Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte MikeImbascianiopens, VIPgates6p.m.,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com
SummerSideshow RaveandRockCircus SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7-11p.m.,239-333-1933
Streetlight Friday&Saturday ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,moreinparadise.com
SAT-19
SoapyTuna TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454
ArtsandCraftFair BellTowerShops, 13499S.ClevelandAve.,FortMyers 9a.m.-1p.m.belltowerfl.com
FutureoftheArtsTownHall AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 4p.m.,239-939-2787artinlee.org
GulfCoastJazzCollective MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411Shirelane,FortMyers 7:30p.m.239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org
SUN-20
ACMASongwritersCircle AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.,www.americanacma.org
CarsandCoffee239 EventLawn,Mercato, StradaPlace,Naples 9-11a.m.experiencemercato.com
Seeger:TheMusicofPeteSeeger PlayersCircleTheater, 13211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 3p.m.239-800-3292
PhenomenalAnimal
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-6p.m.,239-540-8454
Jacob’sLadder
BaysidePark,OldSanCarlosBlvd and1stStreet,FortMyersBeach 4-7p.m.,free,fortmyersbeach.org
KeithWallenofBreaking BenjaminwithLevelsinconcert TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen6p.m.,239-985-9839
RedHannah
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 4-8p.m.,moreinparadise.com
MON-21
SLG
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
TUE-22
StrictlySinatra
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
WED-23
SoapyTuna ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
THU-24
SmokinAces
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
Celticmusicwith EmilyAnnThompson TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers, 7p.m.,239-415-5667
ZacharyBartholomew: OscarMeetsElla PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989
ShadesofBuble Artis–Naples, 5833PelicanBayBlvd.,Naples, 6&8:30p.m., 239-597-1111,artisnaples.org
Awards,receptionfor MembersShowcaseexhibits VisualArtsCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda 5-7p.m.941-639-8810
TheatreConspiracy presentsEscapedAlone July24-26
OffBroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-208-1003 theatreconspiracyfl.com
LineUpBand ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,moreinparadise.com
FRI-25
JoeYeomanBand TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454
ThePowerofLove: HueyLewis&TheNewstribute PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings
J ULY C ALENDAR
7:30p.m.,239-495-8989
EmilyAnnThompson
EmilyAnnThompsonwillperformThursday,July24at7p.m.at theTribbyArtsCenteratShellPointinFortMyers.Fromfast, high-energyjigsandreelstosoulfulairsandenchantingsongs, EmilyAnnʼsperformanceisacaptivatingcelebrationofCeltic traditions.Amulti-talentedartist,EmilyAnncombinesbrilliant fiddlingwithfootpercussionandsingsbeautifullyinboth EnglishandIrishGaelic.Joiningherisherhusband,Kelly Thompson,whoserhythmicguitar,percussionandrichvocals adddepthandenergytotheperformance.Ticketsareavailable atTribbyArtsCenter.com.
MaidenCane
Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte TheMonsoonsopens, VIPgates6p.m.,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com
GulfshorePlayhouse Conservatorypresents MatildathemusicalJr. July25,26&27
BakerTheatre&EducationCenter, 100Goodlette-FrankRoad,Naples 239-261-7529
RetroRooftopDanceParty
Sidney’sRooftopGarden, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 8-11:30p.m.,239-333-1933
TheLittleMermaidJR FridayandSaturday CulturalParkTheatre, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-772-5862
TheHeroes Friday&Saturday ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,800-218-0007
SAT-26
Outsiderz
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454
AmericanaCommunityMusic Association:KeithRea AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers RayBooneopens, 7p.m.,www.americanacma.org
BettyFoxBand
TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839
PatrickLamb&DeborahSilver PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989
SUN-27
ACMASongwritersCircle AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.,www.americanacma.org
DirtyWork
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-6p.m.,239-540-8454
FloraBand
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 4-8p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
MON-28
GrandSlam
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
TUE-29
NoWrongTurnBand
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
WED-30
ArtAfterHours
TheBakerMuseum,Artis–Naples, 5833PelicanBayBlvd.,Naples, 6-9p.m.,free,239-597-1111 artisnaples.org
Simply-Fi
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
THU-31
SmokinAces
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
CirqueduSoleil:OVO ThroughAug.3
HertzArena, 11000EverbladesParkway,Estero hertzarena.comcirquedusoleil.com
CelebratingBroadway withMarkSanders PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989
Tat2Trio
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
