June 2017 Happenings Magazine

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Theatre continues

A handful of our area theatrical venues stay up and running during the summer. So, don’t get discouraged, there are still some opportunities to see live theatre during the summer.

In Fort Myers, Laboratory Theater of Florida presents Whatever Happened to Baby Jane: A Parody of the Horror June 16 through July 15.

The Broadway Palm has us all guessing the outcome with Clue the Musical on stage now through June 24.

Just a few days later, Mary Poppins will open June 29 and run through Aug. 12 at the Broadway Palm in Fort Myers.

In the Off Broadway Palm Theatre, audiences will stay laughing with the performances of Right Bed, Wrong Husband. This show plays June 15 through July 29.

The Naples Players will perform Sister Act at the Sugden Theatre. The show opens June 29 and plays through July 30.

In Cape Coral, Cultural Park Theater will pay tribute to local theatre by holding its fifth annual Marquee Awards on June 10.

Of course, we can’t forget the non-stop, year-round fun aboard the Murder Mystery Dinner Train from Seminole Gulf Railway in Fort Myers.

Looking ahead, we are sharing some more 2017-18 theatre seasons in this month’s magazine. In this issue, look for the new schedules for Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples, Florida Repertory Theatre, Laboratory Theater of Florida, Broadway Palm and the Off Broadway Palm Theatre. We will share more future schedules in the coming months.

Songwriters galore

To get us primed for the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest this fall, my wife and I traveled to Key West in early May for the annual Key West Songwriters Festival. We were fortunate to see some of the songwriters who have been to Southwest Florida for Island Hopper, but we also got to hear some artists we had not seen before. In all, the Key West Songwriters Festival boasts 200 plus performers, more than 50 shows over five days. Pretty impressive ... to say the least. But, they have been doing it for 22 years. Hats off to Charlie Bauer at Smokin Tuna Saloon in Key West, BMI and the whole festival team.

Before our local festival was launched in 2014, organizers sat down with the Key West festival folks and got some great ideas. Meanwhile, the fourth annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest will be Sept. 22 through Oct. 1 on Captiva, downtown Fort Myers and on Fort Myers Beach. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss it.

More theme cruises

Last month, we told you about the 70s Rock and Romance Cruise that sails again in March of 2018. Well, this month, we are featuring four more theme cruises from the same cruise organizers. In this issue, you can read about the artists and experiences for the 2018 sailings of the Southern Rock Cruise, the Country Music Cruise, the Soul Train Cruise and the Flower Power Cruise. We have teamed up again with organizers StarVista Live on all five cruises. When you use the promo code “Happenings” on the phone or online to book your cruise, you have the opportunity to save hundreds of dollars on select cabins.

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What’s Inside

Theatre

pages 6 - 12

Sister Act, Clue, “Baby Jane”

Dining

pages 14 - 15

Downtown House of Pizza and 12 others

Music

pages 16 - 23

Sounds of Summer, Jazz on the Gulf

In Concert

pages 24 - 25

Bacon Brothers, Paul Shaffer and his band

Comedy Clubs

page 26

Area comedy club schedules for June

Art

pages 28 - 33

Art & Nature, Positive/Negative exhibits

River District

pages 34 - 37

New hotel and restaurant, sculptures move

Calendar

pages 38 - 43

June cultural events in SW Florida

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Sister Act opens June 29 in Naples The Naples Players present their summer spectacular Sister Act the Musical.

This feel-great musical comedy is filled with powerful gospel music, rich loveable characters, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story that will leave audiences raising their voices to sing along well into the fall. This inspiring show’s hymnal is by Tony and eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors) and was nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Musical.

Directed and choreographed with the creative, upbeat stylings of Dawn Lebrecht-Fornara, and accompanied by a full orchestra led by Charles Fornara, TNP’s production of Sister Act the Musical has more than a prayer of being the runaway hit of the summer in Southwest Florida.

“Sister Act is a sparkling tribute to the universal

power of friendship,” says TNP’s artistic director Bryce Alexander. “In this time of political conflict, this story of acceptance and devotion is not only a fitting community conversation, but also an uplifting and exciting escape into the music and emotions that defined a generation.”

The sparkling story follows disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Sister Act’s cast of unforgettable characters includes Deloris Van Cartier (Jasmine Vizena) the feisty, strongwilled, larger than life character with moves, the haughty, well-spoken Mother Superior who is a stickler

for rules (played by local songstress Debi Guthery), the timid Sister Mary Robert who finds her voice (Erica Sample), the bubbly excitable Sister Mary Patrick (Gina Bucci), the confident chilled-out gangster Curtis (Bret Poulter) and many more. Sister Act includes music by Alan Menken, book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner, additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane, based on the Touchstone Pictures motion picture, Sister Act, written by Joseph Howard.

“Sister Act is a show that brings people of all ages together to enjoy the music and friendship which is the heart of the story,” says Alexander.

Sister Act opens June 29, with performances through July 30 at the TNP’s Sugden Theater in Blackburn Hall, 701 5th Ave South, Naples.

Performances will be Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $45 adults, $35 subscribers and $10 students & educators. For tickets and more information, visit www.naplesplayers.org

Lab Theater starts summer with ‘Baby Jane’

The Laboratory Theater of Florida announces its upcoming ninth season starting summer 2017. This will also mark the first season that the theater will be performing in its permanent home, as the theater is in the process of purchasing the building it has been occupying for the last six years.

“We are thrilled about this upcoming season which has something for everyone,” says artistic director Annette Trossbach. “We have several brand new shows as well as some well-known audience favorites. As usual, we will have plenty of community outreach events connected to our shows. And, in December, look forward to our expanded education program.”

The summer kicks off with the production of Whatever Happened to Baby Jane: A Parody of the Horror by Dale Gutzman. The show will open June 16 with performances through July 15.

Making its Southwest Florida premiere, many are familiar with the 1962 over-the-top, camp-filled dark comedy cult-classic movie starring Joan Crawford and Bette Davis.

Set in a run-down mansion in the Hollywood hills, two sisters attempt to live out their daily existence amid constant torment and despair.

The second of the summer shows will be The Smell of the Kill by Michele Lowe. It will be presented Aug. 4 – 26.

Every month, three wives meet in one of their homes while their husbands (old college friends) hang out. Each woman is experiencing her own version of marital issues – financial, sexual, emotional – and each is considering divorce.

Though typically nothing more than a gripe-and-moan session, this month's gathering sees something different...the men have accidentally locked themselves in the meat locker downstairs.

Laboratory Theater’s regular 2017-18 season:

Sordid Lives

By Del Shores • Sept. 15-30 Set in a small Texas town, a family gathers to deal with the death of their elderly matriarch, made more difficult by the fact that the details of her demise are sure to cause embarrassment from the townsfolk, but the family members themselves give reason enough for embarrassment, as we see them at both their best and their worst (think big hair, lots of booze, cheating, revenge, cross-dressing, and guns)! Loosely based on the playwright's own life.

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tion how much we really care about what other people think.

Misery

By William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King • Oct. 20 - Nov. 4 Also making its Southwest Florida debuit: Based on one of Stephen King’s most terrifying novels, famous novelist, Paul Sheldon, is rescued after a near-fatal car crash by Annie Wilkes (a nurse by trade) in the snowy Colorado landscape. Grateful for her help, Paul allows Annie to read his latest manuscript, in which he has killed her favorite heroine, Misery Chastain. She demands he write a new novel before he can leave; however, Paul is realizing that Annie may have other intentions.

An Act of God

By David Javerbaum • Nov. 17 – Dec. 9 Ever wondered about the answers to some of mankind's most thought-provoking questions? God is here to answer them. Along with some of His Archangels, the Almighty is not afraid to re-tell the Bible the way it was meant to be told...including His all-new-and-vastly-improved Ten Commandments!

Crimes of the Heart

By Beth Henley • Jan. 5 – 20 Nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play, this heartwarming play begins with the Magrath sisters (Meg, Babe, and Lenny) coming together in their grandfather's house in Mississippi. The catalyst for their reunion, however, is a doozy – Babe has shot her abusive husband. Having been raised in a household filled with dysfunction, the play explores how each sister has dealt with the repercussions of her choices in life, including past resentments, past relatives, and past relationships.

The Way We Get By

By Neil LaBute • Feb. 2 - 18 Oh, the awkwardness of a one-night stand – For Doug and Beth, the morning after a wedding reception (with lots of alcohol) reveals some surprising twists that neither could have anticipated. Audiences will encounter love and sex, along with societal expectations that might make some ques-

The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940

By John Bishop • March 9 - 31 For fans of the movie Clue this play is a must-see! The team responsible for a recent flop have gathered at the estate of a potential wealthy backer for their latest project.

(The reason for their previous failure? Three of the chorus girls were murdered by the “Stage Door Slasher,” who has yet to be caught.) From secret passageways to sliding panels, and a strange German maid, mayhem ensues when the killer shows up to strike again! Filled with satire and lots of wit, don't miss this hilarious murder-mystery!

Visiting Mr Green

By Jeff Baron • April 13 - 28 Winner of numerous Best Play awards from around the world, this is one that will make audiences laugh and cry.

Having almost hit 86-year-old widower, Mr. Green, Ross Gardiner (a young executive in the corporate world) is charged with reckless driving. He must now complete a form of community service – visit Mr. Green every week for the next six months. Though both men are quick to resent these forced visits, their conversations soon reveal family secrets and past hardships. A story of acceptance and open-mindedness, replete with charm and poignancy.

Special events: 24-Hour Playwriting Project: Playwrights will bring their sleeping bags and coffee mugs to Lab Theater, where they will be assigned a theme, a director, and actors. Within just twenty-four hours, the audience will see the fruits of their labor when they stage all the 15-minute one-act plays.

Staged readings will take place on Oct. 23 and Nov. 20, 2017, and Jan. 15, Feb. 12, March 19, and May 7, 2018.

Titles are to be announced.

Chip and Gus - Oddball acquaintances Chip and Gus meet once a month in the back room of a rundown Schenectady bar to play ping pong. But on this funny, sad, and surprising night, something will change their relationship forever. Feb. 23-25, 2018.

The Laboratory Theater of Florida is located at 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers. For tickets and info, call the theater at (239) 218-0481 or visit online at www.LaboratoryTheaterFlorida.com.

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Cultural Park ends theatre season with awards and a party

By Michael Moran Cultural Park Theatre will host its 5th annual Marquee Awards on Saturday, June 10 to celebrate the completion of our 54th season and the productions of our Culliton Gunterberg Charitable Foundation 2016-2017 season.

The event cost is $10 and open to the public. Patrons will be treated to an evening with a Roaring Twenties theme, featuring song and dance, Hors d’oeuveres, desserts, drinks and a silent auction in addition to learning who wins the coveted awards. The celebratory evening will honor all of the volunteers from the season. The show for the night will honor all ten main stage productions and feature musical numbers from this years’ outstanding musicals and revues. Along with the standard awards, our community theatre will also honor a group of individuals who have given at least 30 years of service. And special awards will be given to our sponsors for the season.

Nominees for the Marquee Awards will include: Best Actor: Bob Fliss as The Colonel in Elvis Has Left The Building, Bill Allenfort as Leo in The Porch, James Clayton as Jack in The Importance of Being Earnest, Louis Monaco as Algy in The Importance of Being Earnest and as Tom Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie, Yonni Georgoulis as Bernard in Don’t Dress For Dinner.

John Alday as Robert in Don’t Dress For Dinner. Best Actress Musical: Krista Carroll as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray;

Dana Alverez as Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical the Musical; Noel Aparte as Mayzie La Bird in Seussical the Musical; Kayla Clements as Natalie Haller in All Shook Up, Carling Witt as Penny Pingleton in Hairspray , and Lexi Brady as Amber von Tussle in Hairspray. Other Nominees for Best Actress in a Play and Best Actor in Musicals will be presented to one of these outstanding actors, Liam Hutt, Nicholas Teeter, Jesse Daraujo, Justin Becker, Tyler Omundsen, Joey Worley, Normand Caissie, Laurie Strum, Suzanne Davies, Gerrie Benzing and Lisa Kuchinski. Best Supporting Actress and Actors include: Louis Monaco, Jerry Olin, Patrick Shepherd, Jacob Ertter, Bobby Rosso, Doug Porter, Spencer Barney, Matthew Aparte, Shane Talbott, JD Douse, Sandra Dixon, Christi Wengerter, Jennifer Dube, Kathleen Baldini, Jocelyn Baldini, Chloe Chan, Shelley Sanders, Rachel Salerno, Zan Jabara, Elieen Little, Ruthgena Augustine, Angela Pierre, Lisa Kuchinski Awards will also be given for best featured actor, best choreography, best production, best set and best technical production and many others. Awards Night will take place on the main stage of Cultural Park Theater, so get your tickets soon. Don’t forget to check with our box office for upcoming summer productions of our Jersey Girls Revue, Men are Dogs and more.

Cultural Park Theater is located at 525 Cultural Park Blvd. in Cape Coral. Order tickets at the box office or by phone at 239-772-5862 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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

Naples Players present Stage 2 Improv at Sugden

Back for its fifth year of delighting audiences, Stage 2 Improv is a Naples-based improvisational theatre group featuring scenes, games and songs. Every scene is driven by suggestions from the audience; some games may even feature audience participation. All games are created on the spot, which makes each show different.

You’ll laugh until you cry, in a good way.

The Naples Players present Stage 2 Improv on Fridays, June, 2, 9 and 16 at 8 p.m. at Saturdays, June 3, 10 and 17 at 7 and 9 p.m.

Adult tickets are $20, and student tickets are $10.

Visit online at www.naplesplayers.org or call (239) 263-7990. The Sugden Theatre is located at 701 5th Ave. S, Naples.

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Broadway Palm’s 25th anniversary season

Broadway Palm has announced its 25th anniversary season which includes eight main stage productions.

Individual tickets go on sale June 1. Broadway Palm’s main stage opens on Sept. 7, 2017, and runs through Aug. 11, 2018. Show prices range from $45 to $70 with group and children’s prices available. Performances are Tuesday through Sunday evenings (no Tuesday evening performances May through October) with select matinees.

Groovin: The 60s and 70s Musical • Sept. 7 – Oct. 8 If you loved Yesterday’s and Those Were The Days, you will be ready to travel back in time again with this funfilled revue! Victor Legarreta is at it again with another allnew musical comedy that will take you back in time to groove to the music of the 60s and boogie to the songs of the 70s! Songs include Midnight Train To Georgia, Let’s Get It On, Sweet Home Alabama, Saturday Night Fever, I Want You Back, Stayin’ Alive and so many more!

Pippin • Oct. 12 – Nov. 18 Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, Pippin, is a magical, unforgettable tale about a young prince’s journey to be extraordinary! The new circus-inspired production features an acrobatic troupe of performers, led by the charismatic Leading Player. Throughout his journey, the young prince is continuously encouraged by the flashy performers to try his hand at war, love, and other pleasures. In the end, he struggles with settling down and pursuing a peaceful life or continuing to make magic with the dazzling troupe of entertainers.

A Christmas Story • Nov. 23 – Dec. 25 Based on the wildly-popular holiday movie, A Christmas Story takes place in 1940s Indiana, where a

bespectacled boy named Ralphie wants only one thing for Christmas: an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle! The infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, an irritable department store Santa, and a triple dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the obstacles that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish. The iconic scenes from the movie, delightful songs and splashy production numbers make this the perfect holiday treat for the whole family!

Chicago • Dec. 30 – Feb. 10 The longest running American musical in Broadway history comes to Broadway Palm! Set in 1920s Chicago and based on true murders and trials, Chicago follows Roxie Hart, an aspiring vaudevillian who murders her lover and is arrested. In jail, Roxie meets her hero, the double-murderess and nightclub entertainer Velma Kelly.

When both vixens obtain the same lawyer, tensions run high as they fight for the spotlight. This tale of fame and fortune includes incredible dancing and one show-stopping song after another.

Mamma Mia • Feb. 15 – April 7 Through ABBA’s greatest hits, Mamma Mia tells the comical story of Sophie, a bride-to-be, and her search for her birth father on a beautiful Greek island. After reading her mom’s diary, Sophie secretly invites the three men her mom wrote about to her wedding. This enchanting and unforgettable tale of love, laughter, family and friendship is set to ABBA classics including Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me, SOS and the title song Mamma Mia! My Fair Lady • April 12 – May 19 My Fair Lady tells the unlikely love story between a

professor, Henry Higgins, and a cockney flower seller, Eliza Doolittle. Professor Higgins wagers a bet that he can transform Eliza into a high society lady. As Eliza becomes more refined, and less reliant upon him, Professor Higgins realizes that he can't live without her.

The unforgettable score includes I Could Have Danced All Night, The Rain in Spain, I’m Getting Married in the Morning, On the Street Where You Live and Wouldn’t it be Loverly.

Ring of Fire • May 24 – June 23 Even after his passing, Johnny Cash is still one of the most popular entertainers of all-time. Ring of Fire tells his remarkable life story of passion, redemption, humor and salvation. Performed by a multi-talented cast, this production paints a musical portrait of The Man in Black that promises to be a foot-stompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to this remarkable legend! Featuring over 30 Johnny Cash hits including I Walk the Line, I’ve Been Everywhere, A Boy Named Sue and the title track Ring of Fire.

Annie • June 28 – Aug. 11 The classic musical about everyone’s favorite orphan and her dog Sandy will capture the hearts of audience members of all ages. As part of a publicity campaign for Oliver Warbucks, Annie and her dog Sandy are placed in the lap of luxury for a week. However, Annie’s stay turns out to be much more than anyone had bargained for as she works her way into everyone’s hearts! The only thing standing in her way is the cruel and bitter Miss Hannigan.

The popular score includes It’s the Hard Knock Life, Easy Street and Tomorrow.

For more information, visit www.BroadwayPalm.com, call (239) 278-4422 or stop by the box office at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.

Off Broadway Palm 2017-18 season

The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is Broadway Palm’s second performance venue. The Off Broadway Palm’s season begins Sept. 21 and runs through July 22.

The Odd Couple: Female Version Sept. 21 – Oct. 29 The men are out and the ladies are in!

Neil Simon’s hilarious twist has taken the classic hit The Odd Couple and replaced the two male leads with females.

A Tuna Christmas • Nov. 16 – Dec. 25 It’s the holiday season in Tuna, Texas, the third-smallest town in the Lone Star State, and just two actors bring over twenty zany characters to life in this hilarious and heartwarming play.

The Hallelujah Girls • Jan. 11 – Feb. 24 The Hallelujah Girls will have you

laughing all the way to SPA-DEE-DAH!, the abandoned church-turned-day-spa where a group of friends gather every Friday.

Church Basement Ladies: Rise Up, O Men March 1 – April 29 The sixth helping from the Church Basement Ladies series is here!

The Savannah Sipping Society June 14 – July 22 Back by popular demand after a soldout run last season is the fabulous The Savannah Sipping Society!

For more information visit www.BroadwayPalm.com, call (239) 2784422 or stop by the box office at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.

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New season for Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples woman in York, Pennsylvania plans to leave her immense fortune to her late sister's long lost children, Max and Steve, they see an opportunity to end to their woes. What seems like a perfect plan quickly dissolves into mayhem as they discover that the woman’s relatives are not nephews, but nieces! Jack and Leo give their greatest performance yet as “Maxine and Stephanie” in this laugh out loud comedy by the genius who brought us Moon Over Buffalo and The Game’s Afoot.

Gulfshore Playhouse announces its 2017-2018 season. Gulfshore Playhouse aspires to challenge and delight with each new year and the 2017-2018 is a hearty mix of brand new plays, uproarious comedies, and exalted classics.

The season schedule is as follows:

The Fifth Annual New Works Festival Sept. 7 – 16

Gulfshore Playhouse’s Annual New Works Festival will present four staged readings of unproduced plays by emerging playwrights as well as special readings of Miss Keller Has No Second Book which Gulfshore Playhouse will be premiering later in the season.

Julius Caesar

by William Shakespeare Jan. 13 – Feb. 4

Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears; Will Julius Caesar, the formidable hero of the Roman Empire who now stands to inherit its crown, become a tyrant? In the face of this threat, a group of conspirators come to a shattering conclusion: Caesar must fall. Shakespeare's timeless parable on the corrupting nature of power will take on new life in this original, intimate, and poignant adaptation.

Paradise

by Laura Maria Censabella Oct. 14 – 29

Is love a science? Fresh from its world premiere and Gulfshore Playhouse’s Fourth Annual New Works Festival, Paradise explores matters of love, faith, and culture. Two worlds collide as Yasmeen, an ambitious student at an inner city high school, entreats her irascible science teacher, an ex-professor with a mysterious past, to embark on a neurological study, which leads to questions and challenges that lie at the heart of our own identity, cultural expectations, and personal desires.

Scapin by Molière Feb. 17 – March 18

Leandre is in love with Zerbinette and Octave is in love with Hyacinth but both of their fathers have other plans in mind. Hilarity ensues as the two young men look to the crafty servant Scapin to help them dupe their fathers into a grand scheme that will lead to a riotously happy ending for all. Starring Gulfshore Playhouse artistic associate and Broadway veteran

Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig Nov. 11 – Dec. 12

When two struggling actors hear that a dying

Jeffrey Binder, this funny French farce is directed with a modern twist and will leave you laughing all the way home.

Miss Keller Has No Second Book

by Deb Hiett (world premiere) March 31 – April 15

It’s been nearly 50 years since the notoriously reclusive Agnes Keller published her first and only book. In the wake of a life-changing event, Agnes’ small sanctuary is punctured by interruptions from a series of unwanted visitors. In this funny and touching world premiere production, straight from the Fourth Annual New Works Festival where it received raves from Gulfshore Playhouse audiences, Agnes must grapple with the inevitability of change, the tangled tethers of family, and the very big question: what does an artist owe the world?

The Mystery of Irma Vep

by Charles Ludlam April 28 – May 20

Set in the mythical world of Gothic England, awash with mummies, ghosts, and vampires, this two-person “vaudeville tour-de-force” is a spookily hilarious spoof of iconic gothic melodrama that will leave you eternally laughing.

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For more information about Gulfshore Playhouse, visit online www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org. Gulfshore Playhouse shows are performed in The Norris Center in Naples.

Whatever Happened to Baby Jane: A Parody of the Horror

By Dale Gutzman

June 16 - July 15 2017 - 2018 Season Announced The Smell of the Kill Aug. 4 - 26 Sordid Lives Sept. 15 - 30 Misery Oct. 20 - Nov. 4 An Act of God Nov. 17 - Dec. 9 Crimes of the Heart Jan. 5 - 20

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The Way We Get By Feb. 2 - 18 Chip and Gus Feb. 23 - 25 The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 March 9 - 31

Visiting Mr. Green April 13 - 28 239-218-0481

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Clue the Musical at Broadway Palm Whodunit? That’s what Broadway Palm needs your help discovering as they present Clue the Musical, playing now through June 24.

The internationally popular board game is now a fun-filled, interactive musical which brings the world’s best known suspects to life! Broadway Palm invites the audience to help them solve the mystery: Who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room and with what weapon?!

Clue the Musical is an entertaining, family-friendly and interactive new musical that invites you, the audience, to play the game of Clue and help solve the mystery! Three audience members are selected to choose a suspect card, a room card and a weapon card. The entire audience receives forms to keep track of

clues given throughout the performance so they can play along.

Even the actors don't know prior to each performance who, where and how! Six quirky characters, famous murder weapons, comedic antics and humorous lyrics carry this fun-filled investigation from room to room. With 216 endings, you can enjoy this hilarious murder mystery over and over again!

Will you figure out whodunit?

Performances are Wednesday through Sunday evenings with select matinees. Ticket prices range from $40 to $65 with discounts for groups of 20 or more.

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

Clue the Musical plays now through June 24 at Broadway Palm in Fort Myers.

Americana Community Music Association Inc.

Americana Acoustic Shows

Bill Bynum & Company June 3 - Paul Phillips opens

2PM Band

June 10 - Another Fine Mess opens

Homegrown J Robert June 17 - Keith Parker opens

Randy & Lori Thomas June 24 - Dr and Dave open

Singer Songwriters Guitar Circle Every Sunday 2 - 5 pm Free and Open to All

INFO: 239-691-4069

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Grammy Award winner

Randy & Lori Thomas $10 - $15 donation per concert. Pay at door. The ACMA is a not for profit and is funded by tax deductible donations. Please check website for more information and visit YouTube on any of these artists.

Concerts held at All Faiths Unitarian Congregation 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts 7 p.m.

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Florida Rep unveils its 20th anniversary season

Florida Repertory Theatre, recently called "One of America's top repertory companies" by "The Wall Street Journal, announces its 2017-2018 season - its 20th anniversary - in the Historic Arcade Theatre and ArtStage Studio Theatre.

The season will open two weeks earlier than previous years and includes A.R. Gurney's comedy about a street-smart pooch, Sylvia, a Tony-winning musical, multiple comedies, an American classic, a world-premiere and new Cole Porter revue.

"We are pleased to offer a 20th anniversary season that will showcase our ensemble of artists in a wide variety of work," said producing artistic director Robert Cacioppo. "There are comedies for those who want to laugh, dramas for those who want to be challenged, and another acclaimed musical on the Arcade Theatre stage. Plus, we are reviving Sylvia by A.R. Gurney starring ensemble member Michelle Damato. That play was a huge hit for us in 2011, and it is the single most requested play my audiences ask me to revive."

New for the 20th anniversary season, Florida Rep's weekday evening performances will now begin at 7 p.m. Beginning in September, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday's evening performances in both venues are now set for 7 p.m. curtain times. Matinee performances will not change. Weekend curtain times will remain at the traditional 8 p.m. time slot.

Florida Rep's 20th season is once again full of laughter and compelling storytelling, and it features a wide variety of comedies, dramas, new works, and a musical across two unique venues.

Subscriptions are on sale now and start as low as $150 (for six plays), and offer the best seats and biggest savings (up to 51% off). Packages are available that work for any budget or any schedule. New and renewing subscribers must call before May 30 in order to secure their seats. Priced at $55/$45 and $35/$25 for previews, single tickets for the new season will go on sale during the month of July.

Florida Rep’s new season: Outside Mullingar

by John Patrick Shanley Sept. 22–Nov. 15 Previews: Sept. 19–21 In the ArtStage Studio Theatre A delightful and heart-warming romantic Broadway comedy! From the Pulitzer Prize, Academy Award, and Tony Awardwinning author of Doubt and Moonstruck.

Starring ensemble members Rachel Burttram and Brendan Powers.

Sylvia

by A.R. Gurney Oct. 27–Nov. 15 Previews: Oct. 24–26 In the Historic Arcade Theatre Back by popular demand! Celebrate Florida Rep's 20th anniversary with a revival of the theatre's biggest hit! A howlingly funny comedy from the author of The Cocktail Hour! Once again starring ensemble member Michelle Damato as Sylvia!

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Disgraced

by Ayad Akhtar Nov. 10 – Dec. 10 Previews: Nov. 7–9 In the ArtStage Studio Theatre A Gripping Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway drama! One of the most produced plays of 2016. An engaging and provocative story that explores religion, race, and betrayal.

The Last Night of Ballyhoo

by Alfred Uhry Dec. 1–17 • Previews: Nov. 28–30 In the Historic Arcade Theatre A Tony Award-winning Best Play from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Driving Miss Daisy". Starring ensemble member Carrie Lund.

Night and Day: A Cole Porter Revue Music and Lyrics of Cole Porter, Conceived and directed by Robert Cacioppo Dec. 22–Feb. 25 Previews: Dec. 19–21 In the ArtStage Studio Theatre Anything Goes in this glamorous and thrilling journey into the music of one of America's most beloved songwriters! From the creator of Fascinatin' Gershwin and Too Marvelous for Words: A Salute to Johnny Mercer!

How the Other Half Loves

by Alan Ayckbourn Jan. 12–31 • Previews: Jan. 9–11 In the Historic Arcade Theatre One secret affair, two disastrous dinner parties, and three couples heading for matrimonial mayhem! Marital discord has never been funnier in this masterfully crafted farce from the Tony Award and Olivierwinning author of previous Florida Rep hits, Bedroom Farce and Relatively Speaking. Starring your favorite Florida Rep ensemble members.

The Miracle Worker

by William Gibson Feb. 16–March 7, 2018 Previews: Feb. 13–15 In the Historic Arcade Theatre A timeless American classic and Tony Award-winning Best Play. Witness the captivating and uplifting true story of how 21year-old Annie Sullivan rescued a young Helen Keller from a dark and tortured silence!

Cabaret March 23–April 11 Previews: March 20-22 In the Historic Arcade Theatre

A world premiere (TBA this summer) April 16 – May 6 • Previews: April 3–5 In the ArtStage Studio Theatre Be the first audiences in America to see an amazing new play.Florida Repertory Theatre performs in the Historic Arcade Theatre and the ArtStage Studio Theatre on Bay St. between Jackson & Hendry with limited free parking in the Fort Myers River District. Visit Florida Rep online at www.FloridaRep.org.

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Naples Players, Steampunk Stompers plan July 12 concert

The Naples Players invite you to get ready for the Sugden Theatre,” says Musician and Steampunk concert of the summer and the theme is steam! Strap Stomper band member Mark E. Pettey. “The theatre on your goggles, corsets, top hats, bustles and bows has been so instrumental in supporting musicians that and experience the largest steampunk show in we wanted to do something to support them while Southwest Florida history. showcasing The Stompers. Followers have been conMaster musician Mark E. Pettey and his Steampunk tacting us from across the country to tell us they are Stompers band perform a concert of contemporary booking their tickets for the show.” songs with unique steampunk twists complete with a Pettey has performed on stages around the world tuba that shoots steam and a geared up animatronic for 40 plus years. Originally trained as a classical musisteampunk drumset. As if that were not enough the concian, he has been a member of several symphony cert includes special guest performance by the cast of orchestras, played on TV specials for Ringling Bros TNP’s fall hit The Rocky Horror Show and yes, you will Circus, toured as keyboardist for the Marshall Tucker do “The Time Warp” again! VIP experience opportunities Band (appearing in several of their music videos on include a pre-show reception for great photo opportuniCMT), performed on recordings for smooth jazz artists, ties while you mix it up with The Steampunk Stompers appeared in concert with Frank Sinatra,Jr., Doc and TNP’s cast of The Rocky Horror Show.

Severinsen, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The “It is so exciting that The Steampunk Stompers was Four Tops, Jody Watley, Peabo Bryson, Johnny Mathis, born because of the connection that has developed Barry Manilow and many others of note. between the very musicians who play during our musiThe Steampunk Stompers Orchestra includes Mark cals,” says TNP’s artistic director Bryce Alexander. “It is Pettey - keyboards / trumpet / steel pan / bagpipes / even more delightful that these incredible musicians vocals; Timothy Torres - electric cello / electric guitar / have chosen to give back to the organization that banjo; Kirsten Trembley - electric violin; Adren Hance brought them together by providing the concert’s prosousaphone; Todd Betz - drums; Moe Perrera - percusceeds directly to The Naples Players. We are so thanksion and Nick Rogers - electric guitar. ful that they are willing to share their passions with us in Mark Pettey & Kirsten Trembley of the Steampunk Stompers A Midsummer Night’s Steam, Southwest Florida’s so many diverse and dynamic ways.” largest steampunk concert is Wednesday, July 12 at 8 The Steampunk Stompers are five professional musip.m. at the Sugden Theater in Blackburn Hall, 701 5th cians with backgrounds rich in performance, gathered to Ave South, Naples. VIP tickets include a 7 p.m. preTransvestite” (aka Sweet Transvesteam) followed by a create a unique blend of styles and sounds. Each player show reception with The Steampunk Stompers and TNP’s steampunk version of the theme song to “Stranger Things” has an impressive resume of concerts, shows and appear- (aka Steamier Things) with it all wrapping up with “The cast of The Rocky Horror Show. Tickets are $25 adults, ances with internationally-known artists. Drawing the era $15 students/educators and $50 for VIP access.

Time Warp” (aka Steamwarp). Steampunk culture, showof music that inspired Steampunk culture and mixing it For tickets and more information visit www.naplesplaymanship and a great time for all is the theme for the with current hits gives The Steampunk Stompers their ers.org or call (239) 263-7990. The Naples Players perevening and ticket sales benefits The Naples Players to unique sound. Guests can expect the concert to kick off form at the Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Avenue South, support community theatre. with the cast of Rocky Horror performing “Sweet Naples.

“Our band was born in the Orchestra Pit of TNP’s

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SUMMER DINING FOR LOCALS 1st Street Deli at Seminole Casino Hotel

506 South 1st Street, Immokalee 800-218-0007 www.seminoleimmokaleecasino.com

Diners at the Seminole Casino Immokalee will enjoy the 1st Street Deli. The authentic New York-style delicatessen brings a distinctly unique dining concept to the casino, featuring deli pickles, fresh bread and sandwiches bigger than your appetite.

Offerings include piled high pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, reubens, hot paninis, hamburgers and salads. It is open 24/7 with a special overnight menu including breakfast.

Capt’n Fishbones Seafood Grill at The Shell Factory

Capt'n Fishbones at The Shell Factory has moderately priced lunches, dinners and a full selection of cocktails. We serve Florida favorites like: shrimp, crab cakes, fish fries, burgers and sandwiches.

Enjoy the great tropical weather at Dogbones Café or the Swamp Bar and Patio where even the four legged "children" are welcome. Large group rates are available for lunches, dinners and meetings.

Plan your next special event at one of our venues, Weddings, Receptions, Retirement Parties, Corporate Gatherings and Children's Birthday Parties, you name it, we are your perfect culinary choice. Capt’n Fishbones opens daily at 11 a.m. with daily specials and Happy Hour all day, every day. Hear live entertainment in the Swamp Patio daily from 4 - 7 p.m. Classic car shows are held every Thursday 4 - 7 p.m.

2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 239-995-2141 www.shellfactory.com

GameTime

at Gulf Coast Town Center

At GameTime, you can play and eat in style! With a wide variety of menu selections including appetizers like Ahi Tuna Crisps and Fried Mac N' Cheese Balls; entreés that include Baby Back Ribs, Churrasco, Salmon and Pasta dishes; great kid’s meals; healthy Salads and delicious Sports Bar staples like Chicken Wings and Nachos, you are certain to have a fantastic dining experience while everyone has a great time! We offer a full liquor Sports Bar and 2-4-1 all day every day on any individual beer and wine.

10037 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers 239-204-5964 www.gametimeplayers.com

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EE-TO-LEET-KE Grill

at Seminole Casino Hotel

EE-TO-LEET-KE Grill at Seminole Casino Immokalee is your place for down-home favorites. The Grill is serving up a delicious new menu featuring gluten-free and organic items, such as the gluten-free Cobb Salad and savory Organic Herb Roasted Chicken.

The EE-TO-LEETKE Grill opens daily at 11 a.m. and serves all day breakfast, sandwiches, seafood, steaks, tableside flambé desserts and the popular Seminole Fry Bread.

506 South 1st St., Immokalee 800-218-0007 www.seminoleimmokaleecasino.com

Ichiban Japanese & Chinese Located at the entrance to the Hotel

Indigo, we offer a wide selection of Japanese and Chinese menu items.

Stop by for lunch or dinner. They are open seven days a week.

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

Lucky Mi at Seminole Casino Hotel

Asian-inspired upscale restaurant Lucky Mi Noodle House at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee has unveiled several creative new menu items that further enhance the dining experience. In addition to Avocado Tempura, Sesame Seared Tuna, and Shanghai Ribs, Lucky Mi has added hot rocks house specials that allow guests to cook their own entrees to perfection at the table on volcanic rock heated to 575 degrees. The new Hot Rocks House Specials include Mixed Seafood (sea scallops, tiger shrimp, king salmon, Asian vegetables), Beef Tenderloin (thinly sliced beef tenderloin and Asian vegetables) and Surf and Turf (cold water lobster tail, sliced beef tenderloin and Asian vegetables), all served with steamed rice and lemon-ginger vinaigrette, hoisin sweet soy and Thai sweet chili dipping sauces.

506 South 1st Street, Immokalee 800-218-0007 www.seminoleimmokaleecasino.com

Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & Bistro

Treat your taste buds to simply prepared fish, premium steaks, an impressive wine selection and handcrafted cocktails. Dine indoors or outside on the patio and savor your favorite dish al fresco while overlooking the breathtaking views of the Caloosahatchee River, The Gulf of Mexico and Tarpon Point Marina. Happy Hour Daily from 4– 7 p.m.

5961 Silver King, Cape Coral 239-541-5600 www.Marker92.com

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Downtown House of Pizza Enjoy it by the slice or get a whole pie, Downtown House of Pizza has something for every size appetite.

Pizza choices include cheese, Grandma’s Sicilian, veggie, white, meat lovers, supreme, tomato basil and others. In addition to great pizza, Downtown House of Pizza offers hot wings, a variety of fresh salads, and hot and cold subs.

1520 Hendry St., Downtown Fort Myers 239-337-DHOP www.downtownhouseofpizza.com

Pinchers

at The Marina at Edison Ford

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

Caught from local waters by local fishermen, Pinchers brings the best catch from the water to the table. With 2 for 1 Happy Hour all day every day and kids eat free, Pinchers is Florida Seafood, Florida Style.

Pinchers has 11 Florida locations including Tin City Naples, Bonita Springs, Tarpon Point Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beacah and Gulf Coast Town Center.

2360 West First St., Fort Myers 239-745-7049 www.pinchersusa.com

Shangri-La Springs

For an extraordinary dining experience, join us at the legendary Shangri-La Springs for lunch or dinner, indoors or out.

Our all organic menu pays homage to our seasons and is sourced from our certified organic gardens on property. Dinner is served from 5 to 8 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Lunch is 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Reservations are strongly recommended as this historic property offers limited seating.

27750 Old 41 Road, historic Downtown Bonita Springs 239-949-0749 www.shangrilasprings.com

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill

at Dolphin Key Resort

There's always something to do at the Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at the Dolphin Key Resort. Located in Downtown Cape Coral, the biggest Tiki bar in the world offers live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday, Key West Style Relax Wednesday and Thursday, Light Rock and Country to listen and dance to Friday and Saturday, and then of course, let’s really dance Sunday afternoon to Brylcream with Doo Wop and Motown for the real dancers.

The Tiki is a dog friendly bar, offers an outdoor atmosphere, so family, and friends two or four legged are welcome. Great food menu, with Florida Specials, pool table,TVs. Open 7 days.

Kitchen open late.

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

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Twisted Vine Bistro

Twisted Vine Bistro located in downtown Fort Myers' historic River District, prides itself on an extraordinary dining experience. We offer only the freshest seafood, certified Angus Beef, and other unique innovative entrees. We also feature an extensive boutique wine list, with more than 30 wines by the glass. Twisted Vine Bistro grows our house herbs and spices in our courtyard garden! We can accommodate small private event parties for after hours, social gatherings or rehearsal dinners. Dinner is served seven nights a week. We are open Monday through Thursdays 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m to 9 p.m.

Join us for brunch in our courtyard garden. The Twisted Vine Bistro has expanded with the opening of The Barrel Room featuring live music and a late menu.

2214 Bay Street, Fort Myers 239-226-1687 www.twistedvinebistro.com

The Veranda

The Veranda's romantic setting in two turn-of-the-century homes, combined with our Southern Regional Cuisine, an extensive wine list, and first class service staff will provide you with the most unique dining experience in SW Florida.

Celebrating more than 35 years in business, The Veranda is consistently honored as one of the most award-winning restaurants in the area.

2122 Second St., Fort Myers 239-332-2065 www.verandarestaurant.com

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Music

Sounds of Summer at Davis Art Center •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

The Sounds of Summer In July, the series continare coming to downtown ues with Strange Fort Myers. This exciting Arrangement on Friday, July concert series brings popu14. Hailing from the tropical lar performers to the Sidney paradise Pine Island, & Berne Davis Art Center Strange Arrangement is a from June through August. creative musical “family” The multi-genre, biweekorganized by the Brothers ly series includes the Van Kirk. The group consists People’s Choice Awards for of dedicated musicians who the June Juried Exhibition are making a positive impact and culminates in the on future generations with a Summer Singer Songwriter multifaceted approach to Competition. Each concert creating and delivering will bring audiences a music. Brothers Warren and unique and entertaining Gregory each have a unique, experience. broad range of musical The series begins with tastes that are incorporated Sarah Hadeka Frankie Colt and Sarah into their original music. With Hadeka performing on familiar rhythms and catchy Friday, June 9. hooks, Strange Arrangement is creating music that’s Frankie Colt is an independent artist based in Southwest appealing to people of all ages and walks of life.

Florida. She has been playing guitar since the age of 12 Ries Brothers & The Freecoasters will perform Friday, years old. Over the years, her musical styling has been July 28. The Ries Brothers are a brother duo from Tampa playing acoustic folk, bluegrass to her now heavier sound of Bay who are influenced by their love of rock, blues, funk, alternative rock music in her latest release with her EP, and reggae. The brothers have just completed a summer Transmutation. headlining tour, highlighted by a performance at "The Sarah Hadeka's debut EP, Here I Am, is an entirely selfHouse that Les Paul Built,” the legendary Iridium in NYC. written and self-produced foray into the wide realm of origiThe Ries Brothers have also opened for the Allman nal music. Her songs prove her incredible ability play after Brothers, David Cook, Daughtry, Los Lonely Boys, REO play and have left her fans wanting more. Sarah is currently Speedwagon, Little River Band, the Edgar Winter Band & back in the recording studio working on new songs in the The Family Stone among others. realm of pop/rock/alternative genres. Stay tuned for some The Freecoasters are a reggae band from SWFL. Their extraordinary works including her stellar vocals and songunique blend of reggae, soul, and ska have made them a writing prowess. fixture in SWFL venues. This summer, the Freecoasters will On Friday, June 23, the series welcomes Rosaline and embark on their first U.S. tour. Their 2016 album, Show Up, Kyle Anne Duggan to the stage. has been successful in the genre, and earned the Rosaline is an alternative Freecoasters the title of Best Band in Fort country rock band from Myers by Florida Weekly.

Southwest Florida. Band The summer concert series continues in members Caleb Neff, Phil August with Danny Sinoff and Morgan Marie Heacox and Rick Setser on Friday, Aug. 11. describe their sound as counDanny Sinoff embraces the Great American try rock swagger that meets Songbook, touching thousands of people's singer/songwriter introspeclives with his jazz music. When Danny sits tion. Rosaline just completed down at his piano and sings these graceful their first album, One Stoplight melodies, it takes you back to a time where a Town, due out this year. great show, beautiful music, and being surKyle Anne Duggan is an rounded by your friends and family made a accomplished singer-songnight out complete. writer, arranger, composer, Morgan Marie is a vocalist from SWFL best and performer. She studied known for her throwback sound. A jazz singer Songwriting at the prestigious at heart, Morgan Marie has been involved in a Berklee College of Music in variety of projects, from country and pop to Boston, MA, with voice as her jazz and blues. Her musical companion, Alec principle instrument. Kyle’s Prorock, is a musician and multi-instrumentalEP, Florida, was released last ist residing in Fort Myers, Florida, where he year, and since has received attends the Bower School of Music & The Arts great reviews from local and at Florida Gulf Coast University. He released Rosaline national outlets. his debut solo album “Cloud Chameleon” on

Frankie Colt

photo by Seeker Photography

in 2016. Alec is a student of the master musicians Matthew Sonneborn, Dan Miller and Danny Jordan.

A Summer Singer Songwriter Competition is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 25. This competition invites musical artists ages 18 and up to enter for a chance to win Grand Prize or People’s Choice. The Grand Prize winner will receive 12 hours of recording time at the brand new Six Fingers Studio inside the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, plus a performance spot at the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest. The People’s Choice winner will receive 8 hours of recording time at Six Fingers Studio inside the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Sign up begins June 9 at www.sbdac.com.

Sounds of Summer tickets are $5 per show. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Performances are at 8 p.m. Visit www.sbdac.com for info and tickets.

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

Kyle Anne Duggan

photo by Seeker Photography

Gulf Coast Symphony’s Super Summer Concert set for June 11

It’s a world full of super heroes and super villains!

Join the Gulf Coast Symphony on Sunday, June 11 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall for a Super Summer Concert that’s sure to be fun for the whole family.

At 1 p.m., come dressed as your favorite hero – or villain – and try out the instruments of the orchestra at a Musical Discovery Zone in the lobby. At 2 p.m., activities

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move to the theater where the Gulf Coast Symphony will perform a concert featuring music from the worlds of heroes and villains including Superman, Spiderman, Batman, Indiana Jones, The Incredibles and more.

Established in 1996, the Gulf Coast symphony, led

by Music & Executive Director Dr. Andrew M. Kurtz, is one of the most dynamic community orchestras in the United States. Recognized for its high-quality symphon-

ic performances, as well as its active community engagement and commitment to arts education, the Gulf Coast Symphony exists to contribute to the cultural enrichment of Lee County and the greater Southwest Florida area.

Tickets for the Super Summer Concert are $10. Call the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Box Office at (239) 481-4849 or visit www.GulfCoastSymphony.org.

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Bill Bynum & Co, 2PM, Randy Thomas AMERICANA COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

The Americana Community Music Association kicks off the month with Bill Bynum & Co. in concert on June 3.

Although a Detroit native, Bill’s musical roots are in the South. His parents migrated from Black Oak, Arkansas to work in Detroit’s steel industry in the 1940s, bringing—like many others—their love for bluegrass and country music. Bill grew up listening to artists like Johnny Cash and Buck Owens on Detroit’s country radio station, “The Big D.” Detroit rock drove Bill’s early musical career.

But in 1999, Bill turned on the radio and heard “Yours Forever Blue” by Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band. From that moment on he found himself with a “nonstop desire to hear and play those songs.”

Soon he was writing them too. Bill is a firstprize winner in the Metro Detroit Songwriting Showcase with his song “Lovin’ You.” He has collaborated with bluegrass legend Pete Goble, an International Bluegrass Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Bill lives for the joy of entertaining his audience. A true showman!

With songs both traditional and original, and a sound that's at once as comfortable as old jeans and as fresh as a new blade of grass, Bill Bynum & Co. is a band that’s easy to love and hard to quit. The band’s core of rhythm guitar, fiddle, Dobro, bass and harmony vocals can lean into country, veer toward bluegrass, or take listeners on a unique journey through Bill’s original songs.

ACMA member Paul Phillips opens the show. Paul Phillips trained musically, American Songbook, on a Hammond Organ, but switched to guitar in a Vermont college, where he was also introduced to Americana music, and folk music. Living on the South Shore of Boston, he was a high school literature teacher and then President of the teachers union. He played guitar pretty much every night in his cellar studio, and for friends at events and weddings; but not for the public. Retiring from union thuggery, he moved to Florida, where he found there are no cellars, and so began playing above ground in his home studio, at open mics, and at song circles in the Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda area; and joined ACMA at the suggestion of friends.

The band 2PM will perform at the ACMA listening room on June 10. 2PM is Pete Price, Pete Hennings and Mike Jurgensen, a trio of talented musicians who blend their varied musical talents into an eclectic mix of material, from original songs to well-known standards, from Byrds and Dylan to country and western to contemporary folk. With Price on guitar and bass, Hennings on guitar, bass, mandolin, and violin, and Jurgensen on guitar and harmonica, these three performers combine tight instrumentation with pristine vocal harmonies to delight audiences of all musical tastes. All three are talented songwriters and have performed solo as well as with other bands: Hennings and Price with Jon Semmes and the Florida Friends, and Jurgensen and Hennings with Myriad. The combination of Pete, Pete and Mike as 2PM, however, is a unique trio that has delighted audiences at

town as Alter Ego, their five piece band. Since 2015 Randy and Lori have enjoyed being a duo for the simplicity it brings.

Randy is looking forward to doing something different at the ACMA, performing his original music.

Lori will join him on stage in harmony and backup vocals. Thomas performed with Sam Scott and Bob Carlisle in Psalm 150, then joined the Sweet Comfort Band in 1975. Sweet Comfort was the band's debut recording for Maranatha! Music in 1976. Switching to Light Records, Sweet Comfort Band produced five more records, the last titled Perfect Timing. A best-of compilation, Prime Time, followed. Randy and Lori currently reside in Fort Myers.

In 1984, Thomas formed the band Allies with Scott and Carlisle. They spent nine years between 1984-1993 doing Bill Bynum & Company concerts and recording six albums. The band's debut was self-titled. The most successful Allies recording was Long way from Paradise with two No. 1 singles: "Devil Is a Liar" acoustic venues and folk festivals around the state of and "Take Me Back." During this period, Thomas and Carlisle Florida. became a well-known songwriting team. The first country 2PM has released their second CD project Let's Just Play song they penned was the 1989 Dolly Parton No. 1 song One More to complement their first CD Keepin' Time.

"Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That?"[2] Opening for 2PM will be Another Fine Mess, which conPolyGram Music, now Universal Music, signed Thomas sists of ACMA members Michael Roberts and Debbie as a staff writer in 1995. He wrote material for artists such as Jamieson joined by Linda and Glenn Smith, with Pete Price Bob Carlisle, Cliff Richard, Raybon Brothers, and Jeff Carson on bass. as well as for Dolly Parton, Hank Williams Jr., Highway 101, On June 17, J.Robert & Friends will take the ACMA Colin Raye, Ty England, Lila McCann, and Engelbert stage. Keith Parker will open the night of exceptional music.

Humperdinck.

J.Robert Houghtaling is a member of the ACMA and was Former Allies drummer Brian Fullen introduced Thomas to recently honored as Marco Island’s Artist of the Year.

Robert John "Mutt" Lange and his wife, Shania Twain. Lange J.Robert is a musician, composer, and Twain hired Thomas as a guitarist songwriter and producer. / vocalist for live international performJ.Robert sings and plays acoustic ances to debut the Mercury Records and electric guitars, violin, mandolin, release The Woman In Me. Thomas harmonicas and steel drum. He often also played with Canadian artist Paul volunteers to play during special Brandt, and later SHeDAISY. events in Marco Island and Naples.

He shared the 1997 Grammy J.Robert has most recently recorded Award for Best Country Song with and produced an entire music score Bob Carlisle for writing the song for the PBS documentary “The Great "Butterfly Kisses" which sold over Florida Cattle Drive: Unbroken three million units and was awarded a Circles” which will air nationally this Platinum Single Award. summer. Returning this month from The Dr and Dave will open for the annual Florida Folk Festival, Randy and Lori Thomas. They began J.Robert has also played for Marco singing together and found their voicIsland’s 50th Anniversary Gala, the es worked together to form unusual Goodland Arts Alliance Annual harmonies that seemed to twine and Harbor Arts and Music Festival as blossom as they continued to hone well as the Cultural Carnivale spontheir musical union. Dave began playsored by the Cultural Alliance of ing guitar and writing songs during his Marco Island and Goodland. junior year of high school in JRobert is a talented musician Waukegan, IL, and by the 80s he had who writes his own original music developed a portfolio of some of the and lyrics, which are usually about best songs no one had ever heard.

Marco Island, the Ten Thousand Some did find their way to the stage Islands and Florida. In his music he Randy & Lori Thomas with several bands that played at shares insights of the Florida way of bowling alleys and Chinese restaulife. And his enthusiasm shows a love rants. Val began singing at 11 in New to perform.

York City, and was privileged to spend three summers at the Keith Parker started playing guitar at age Manhattan School of Music where she was trained classical13 and has performed in many cover bands ly. When she arrived in Florida in 1995, she began singing since 1979. He enjoys many different genres with the SW Florida Symphony Chorus, and Dave, who which has also influenced his original compocame to Florida in 2000, joined her in this endeavor in 2009. sitions. Keith has a passion for writing, coThey soon began to meld their passion for music, marrying writing, arranging, recording and performing in 2010. Now they collaborate on songs Dave has written, original music. Keith is a fairly new member creating new versions, as well as new songs, that combine of the ACMA, and is only in town a few their musical passion and skills. weeks at a time. His impact has been greatly The Americana Community Music Association provides a felt by everyone who has heard him and or venue for local and touring artists, many are award winning performed with him. Not only is he an excelperformers in the Americana/Folk community. All shows are lent songwriter, he is also a terrific lead guitar in a quiet, intimate setting and every show is a meet and play. Keith is currently playing with the greet with the artists. YouTube any of these artists and be Canyon Wind band as well as sideman for a prepared to be impressed by the talent that is available to few different cover bands in Ohio. Canyon you all year round for a cost of $10-$15 donation.

Wind will be releasing their third album later The ACMA is a non-sectarian, not for profit organization. this year.

Most concerts are held at All Faiths Congregation located at Grammy Award winning artist Randy 2756 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers. Doors open at 6:30 Thomas (“Butterfly Kisses’) comes to the p.m., and all shows start at 7 p.m. For more info, visitACMA on June 24. Randy and his wife, Lori, fwww.americanacma.org 2PM is Pete Price, Pete Hennings and Mike Jurgensen were performing at various venues around

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Watermelon Festival Sheena Brook

June 2 - 4 at Fleamasters

Fleamasters’ Watermelon Festival celebrates the local watermelon crop with water-melon-themed activities, music, shopping, and plenty of old-fashioned, family-friendly entertainment. The summer harvest season celebration kicks off June 2, 3 and 4 with the 7th Annual Watermelon Festival at Fleamasters Fleamarket located at 4135 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fort Myers.

Enjoy free slices of sweet, local grown melon and purchase a melon or two to take home.

The three-day event features live entertainment plus traditional watermelon competitions: Seed spitting and speed eating.

For seed spitting and speed eating, medals, prizes and bragging rights will be awarded for each of three age groups: 10 and under, 11 to 16, 17 and over.

“Last year, Fort Myers resident Brent Ray came within 4 feet, 2 inches of breaking the world seed spitting record,” said Linda Steele, Fleamasters marketing director. Brent propelled a tiny watermelon seed an amazing 71 feet at the 2016 Watermelon Festival. Top distance in the 11 to 16-year-old age group was set in 2015 at 28 feet, 3 inches. Twenty-five feet is the record to beat in the 10 and under age group.

The world record for watermelon seed spitting was set in 1995 when Jason Schayot, a junior at Southwestern University, spit a watermelon seed 75 feet, 2 inches at the De Leon, Texas Peach and Melon Festival. He beat the previous P&M Festival record of 49 feet 1/4 inch and eclipsed the world record of 68 feet, 91/8 inches set by Lee Wheelis at the Luling, Texas Watermelon Thump in 1989.

“If anyone at Fleamasters’ 2017 Watermelon Festival breaks Jason

Schayot’s world seed-spitting record, they’ll win $500 cash from Fleamasters Fleamarket,” Steele said. “We’re also bringing back ‘Minute to Win It,’ open to all ages, and our cow-milking con-test, for kids age 12-and-under,” Steele said. “‘Minute to Win It’ is a skill competition with watermelon seeds and chopsticks. Cow milking is not with a real cow. That would be messy. Our cow is wooden, but the mechanics are the same.” The Whispering Pines Clydesdales will be back, along with pony rides, a kid’s craft area, face painting, and the extraordinarily tall stilt walker Way Too Tall Torrie.

A wide variety of entertainers are scheduled to perform, including The Dixielanders and Blue Dirt Dixie Strollers, The Entertainers, Mary Lou and Double Stop, guitarist Paul Cottrell, and violinist Laura Leary.

Southwest Florida musical artist Sheena Brook, who recently appeared on NBC’s Season 12 of the Voice, will perform Sunday afternoon at the Watermelon Festival.

Shop for crafts and decorative items, including jewelry, quilts, artwork, home decor, clothing, and innumerable other items. Fleamasters Fleamarket is open Friday 9 am to 3 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm, rain or shine. The market showcases hundreds of unique, owner-operated stores. If you have something to sell (especially if you’re an artist or crafter) Fleamasters’ Watermelon Festival is a great place to display your wares.

Space starts at only $5 per day. Estimated weekend attendance is 15,000+ (historically based). Find info about Fleamasters Fleamarket and the Watermelon Festival at fleamall.com, or connect on Facebook for festival updates or call 239-334-7001.

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Theme cruises offer musical memories Southern Rock Cruise Jan. 20 - 25

StarVista Live will launch its sweet home on a cruise ship (where the skies are so blue) when the new Southern Rock Cruise sails through the Caribbean from Jan. 20 through Jan. 25, 2018, with 38 Special, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Wet Willie, Louisiana’s Leroux, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Black Stone Cherry, The Curt Towne Band and Live At The Fillmore: A Tribute To The Allman Brothers all onboard.

The highlight of the five night voyage is a once-in-a-lifetime private party and concert with legends Lynyrd Skynyrd on the island of Jamaica, just for the cruise’s guests.

“I thought I’ve done it all, but our conLynyrd Skynyrd cert for the Southern Rock Cruise folks photo by Clay Patrick McBride is going to be something special,” says Lynyrd Skynyrd lead vocalist Johnny Van workshops, Q&A sessions where fans can Zant. “When I was told about this cruise, I ask their favorite artists just about anything, knew it was going to be one rockin’ ship with bourbon tastings and parties plus theme all those southern rock fans hanging out. nights that celebrate the Southern Rock We’re happy to meet up with them in lifestyle.

Jamaica for an amazing show along the The Southern Rock Cruise will depart way.” from Tampa and travel to Jamaica and “Lynyrd Skynyrd’s music is the soundGrand Cayman before returning to Tampa. track for several generations, including the Cabin prices start at $1,199 per person and current one,” adds Mike Jason, Senior Vice include admission to all concerts, the private President of Live Entertainment at StarVista Lynyrd Skynyrd concert and party in Live. “I can't wait to rock out with true Jamaica, parties, meals and even daytime American music legends.” room service. To book a cabin, call toll-free In addition to the daily concerts, cruisers 844-677-6884 or go to www.southernrockwill kick back with the rock superstars on the cruise.com/happenings ship during activities including songwriter

Soul Train Cruise Jan. 27 - Feb. 3 Back by popular demand, The Soul Train Cruise will bring along several of the biggest fan favorites who have performed on “The Hippest Trip at Sea” over the past five years when it sails in January 2018.

Charlie Wilson, Eddie Levert of The O’Jays Jeffrey Osborne, The Whispers, The Spinners, Gerald Alston of The Manhattans, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr, and Howard Hewett will all deliver command performances, joined by cruise newcomers The Pointer Sisters, The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, Maxi Priest, Rose Royce, The Trammps featuring Earl Young and more. The Soul Train Cruise will travel from Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 27 through the Caribbean, with stops at St. Maarten, St. Croix and the private island of Half Moon Cay aboard the luxuriously appointed Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam before returning on Feb. 3.

“I had such a great, great time on the Soul Train Cruise,” says Eddie Levert, who performed with The O’Jays on the inaugural voyage in 2013. “The special thing about the cruise is that the people onboard are really true fans. They know your music and they’ve been with you since Soul Train was on television.”

“They get a chance to be up close and personal with me on the cruise,” Charlie Wilson adds. “We’re up on the deck, we’re up on the floors, we’re going to lunch and dinner…I’m obliging everyone for a photo or

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The Country Music Cruise will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a superstar-studded party when it sails from Feb. 3 - 10, 2018, with Alabama, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Mickey Gilley, Lorrie Morgan, Bobby Bare, Jim Stafford, Johnny Lee, T. Graham Brown, Dailey & Vincent, Lacy J. Dalton, Asleep At The Wheel, Jeannie Seely, Wade Hayes, Chuck Mead and his Grassy Knoll Boys, comedian Jon Reep, host Lorianne Crook and a slew of Elvis tribute artists onboard.

The cruise will also present a very special performance event, the Grand Ole Opry At Sea, bringing the best of the country music institution onto the ship just for guests.

Alabama photo by Alan Messer The Country Music Cruise will depart from Fort Lauderdale aboard Holland America’s stunning Signature ly embraced the experience – class ship, the Nieuw Amsterdam, and journey a combination of the very best to St. Maarten and St. Kitts before returning to in country music and the vacaFort Lauderdale. tion of a lifetime – with more than 50 live per“I am excited and honored to be back on formances by the biggest names in country The Country Music Cruise,” says Larry Gatlin of music, select artists making special appearThe Gatlin Brothers, “especially on this fifth ances at the Gospel hour, during songwriter anniversary journey. I was on the first one back workshops, guitar playing seminars, panel disin 2014, so it means a lot to me to be asked to cussions, Q&A events, cooking exhibitions, help celebrate with the guests and the team autograph sessions, hilarious live game shows, onboard. The whole cruise – from the concerts a number of incredible jam sessions and all to the country-filled events to all of the time the kinds of interactive artist events. Guests have artists spend with the fans – is like nothing else unprecedented opportunities to meet and minout there.” gle with the stars aboard what has been called “It’s as if someone took the greatest parties, the ultimate country music party. concerts and fans and put them all in one Every person aboard the The Country Music place. You can’t even imagine how much fun Cruise attends main stage concerts, daily activiand great music you can fit into a week until ties and gourmet meals, all included in the you’ve gone on The Country Music Cruise,” cabin price. Fares start at just $1,975 per persaid Randy Owen of Alabama. son. To book a cabin, call toll-free 866-476The Country Music Cruise has sold out 2879 or go online to every year since its launch in 2014. Fans quickwww.countrymusiccruise.com/happenings

Flower Power Cruise Feb. 24 - March 3 The Pointer Sisters a hug or a little bit of a conversation, cause I don’t like to tell fans no.”

Guests aboard the Soul Train Cruise will experience seven days of non-stop love, peace and soul, spending their days and nights with the stars during more than 50 live performances and 25 celebrity interactive events. The non-stop vacation of a lifetime includes Parties at the Pool, a Gospel Hour, All Access Pass LIVE TV interviews, cocktail receptions, Q&A sessions, dance classes with the original Soul Train Dancers, wine tasting, costume parties and so much more.

Cabin prices start at only $1,850 per person and include access to all of the major concerts, world-class gourmet meals, 24-hour room service and daily events. Further info is available at www.soultraincruise.com/happenings or by calling 844-266-7685.

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The music, the memories of the great things about and the spirit of the love genthat special time and putting eration will come together them all together in one once again when the 2018 place,” says Peter Noone of Flower Power Cruise sets sail Herman’s Hermits, “and that Feb. 24 through March 3, includes the people! I didn’t 2018, aboard the Celebrity want it to end, so I’ll be Summit. back on the cruise again A vacation experience for next year.” everyone who was a part of The 2018 Flower Power the movement – or for those Cruise - which has been who always wished they were sold out each year since its – the Flower Power Cruise first voyage in 2016 - is now embraces the culture, the sailing for seven full days soul and the music of the era and will feature over 40 live like nothing else. Concerts performances along with and throwback parties will fill more than 25 celebrity hostHermanʼs Hermits the days and nights, with ed interactive special events starring performances by Herman’s that bring guests side by Peter Noone Hermits (starring Peter side with the superstars of Noone), The Hollies, The the ‘60s for panel discusTurtles (featuring Flo & Eddie), Felix Cavaliere’s sions, a wine tasting, game shows, groovy trivia Rascals, The Guess Who, The Grass Roots, contests and a Make Love Not War vow renewThe Association, The Family Stone, Canned al ceremony led by one of the celebrities Heat, The Buckinghams, The Cowsills, Mitch onboard. Special themed nights including a Ryder & The Detroit Wheels and more, includSuper Groovy Costume Ball, Psychedelic ‘60s ing 50 Summers of Love starring Micky Dolenz Dance Party, and Bell Bottom Blast take the fun of The Monkees, Mark Lindsay (former lead and fashion to a whole new level. singer of Paul Revere & the Raiders) and The Cabin fares start at $1,799 per person and Fab Four. include admission to all shows, meals and “I was on the very first Flower Power Cruise events. For further info, call 844-700-3569 or in 2016 and let me tell you, it was like taking all visit www.FlowerPowerCruise.com/happenings.

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Betty Fox kicks off Summer Jazz on the Gulf series

A popular Southwest Florida tradition continues, as The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club will host its annual SummerJazz on the Gulf concert series for the 32nd consecutive year.

The fun, free concert series combines a diverse array of Jazz entertainment with truly beautiful views of the Gulf, stunning sunsets, refreshing breezes, and a relaxing atmosphere. Each concert is held on the AAA Four-Diamond resort’s picturesque Watkins Lawn overlooking the Gulf. “SummerJazz on the Gulf” will take place one Saturday evening per month JuneSeptember, and each concert will be from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. This year’s concerts will be on Saturday, June 17; Saturday, July 8; Saturday, Aug. 19; and Saturday, Sept. 16.

According to Susan Savino, director of conference services at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club and organizer of the annual concert series, the 2017 SummerJazz on the Gulf lineup is: • The Betty Fox Band – June 17 • Pocket Change – July 8 • Gloria West and the Gents – Aug. 19 • Late Night Brass – Sept. 16 “We are very pleased to bring back three of our most popular SummerJazz bands this year, as well as feature the very talented Gloria West and her gifted band as a new addition to our line-up,” said Savino. “The Betty Fox Band is a great way to kick off this year’s SummerJazz, as Betty and her band always do a terrific job and are such a crowd favorite. This promises to be a terrific concert series.”

Known for its blues and funk-infused soul, the band is led by talented songstress Betty Fox. The band was an

Betty Fox

International Blues Challenge finalist (in the top 8 of 150 bands), and is a two-time winner of Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay” as Tampa/St. Petersburg’s “Best Local Blues Act” in a reader’s poll. The band has opened for such artists as Mavis Staples, Ronnie Earl, Lucky Peterson, Jimmy Thackery, The Meter Men, and Damon Fowler. This will mark their fifth appearance at SummerJazz on the Gulf.

Hotel guests will receive complimentary parking at the resort. For those not staying at the resort there will be parking just north of the hotel at Lowdermilk Park, with free parking provided to those with a Naples beach sticker, and free trolley service to the resort and back. Guests may bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating, however no outside food and beverage is allowed. Call (239) 261-2222 for additional information and directions.

Pianist Richard Dowling to play at Shell Point June 16

Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers welcomes pianist Richard Dowling in concert Friday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. at The Village Church.

Acclaimed pianist Richard Dowling will perform the complete piano works of Scott Joplin, the famed African-American composer of classic ragtime. This native Texan is the first pianist in history to perform the complete cycle of Scott Joplin’s 53 piano works in public. Dowling’s Great Scott! solo piano recital features all six Scott Joplin piano works used in the 1974 Academy-Awardwinning movie The Sting.

Dowling will conclude with a magnificent piano transcription of “A Real Slow Drag,” the final number from Scott Joplin’s opera Treemonisha.

Purchase $25 tickets at www.shellpoint.org/summerconcerts or by calling the box office at 239-4542067.

Richard Dowling

Rhythm on the River June 16 at Edison & Ford Estates

The next Rhythm on the River event at Edison & Ford Winter Estates will celebrate Father's Day a little early with craft beer on Friday, June 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The special event will include craft beer and bratwurst from Pinchers, live music with Steve Farst and a sunset view along the Caloosahatchee.

Pinchers is introducing a new craft beer, South of South, a Belgian-style beer that is similar to Blue Moon.

Each guest will receive two craft beer tickets, bratwurst and Bavarian pretzel sticks with beer cheese. Additional beer tickets will be available for purchase.

Guests will have a selection of 10 craft beers to choose from. A cash bar will have beer, wine, soda and water in addition to the craft beer. Tickets are $30 for Edison Ford members, $35 for future members and may be purchased online at www.EdisonFordWinterEstates.org, at the Edison Ford ticket counter or at The Marina at Edison Ford.

For more information, contact Edison & Ford Winter Estates at 239-334-7419.

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SAM GALLOWAY CONCERT SERIES

Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw and Collin Raye at The Ranch

Collin Raye

Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Collin Raye gave a highly energized show May 5 at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers. Billed as Roots & Boots, the show was part of the ongoing Sam Galloway Concert Series. Above is Aaron Tippin. Photos by Jamie K. Kuser

Sammy Kershaw

22nd annual Key West Songwriters Festival The 22nd annual Key West Songwriters Festival presented by BMI was held May 10-14 and featured more than 200 performers at 50 plus shows over five days. Photos by Jamie K. Kuser

Even Stevens at The Pier House Resort

Robert Earl Keen at SmokinĘź Tuna Saloon for the Bloody Morning Bash

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Jack Ingram at The Pier House Resort

Wendell Mobley at The Pier House Resort

Julia Cole at Margaritaville Cafe

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LOCAL & LIVE MUSIC IN

Backstreets

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

915 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral • 239-945-7555

The Barrel Room

2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 239-333-2225

Hurricane Charley’s

The Rhythm House

Jacaranda

Seminole Casino Hotel

300 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda • 941-639-9695 1233 Periwinkle, Sanibel 239-472-1771

Bert’s Bar & Grill

The Keys Bar & Grille

4271 Pine Island Rd Matlacha • 239-282-3232

Blue Monkey Bar & Grille 7550 Mission Hills Drive suite 326, Naples 239-597-2583

Buckingham Blues Bar 5641 Buckingham Road Fort Myers • 239-693-7111

The Buddha Bar

12701 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 239-482-8565

Cape Cabaret

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

The Cigar Bar

9905 Gulf Coast Main St., Fort Myers • 239-433-3323

Lakehouse Bar & Grill

3401 Bay Commons Drive, Bonita Springs • 239-948-4400

Lansdowne Street

24851 S. Tamiami Trail #7 Bonita Springs • 239-495-3800

Mike’s

17200 S. Tamiaimi Trail Fort Myers • 239-454-8454

The Nauti Mermaid

5961 Silver King Blvd.

Cape Coral • 239-541-5600

Nervous Nellie’s

Gulf Coast Town Center, Fort Myers • 239-267-6020

1131 First St., Fort Myers Beach 239-463-8077

2059 Tamiami Trail East Naples • 239-774-6060

255 13th Avenue S., Naples • 239-649-8200

The Colosseum The Cottage

1270 Estero Blvd., Ft Myers Beach • 239-765-5440

Dixie Roadhouse

Old Naples Pub

Paradise Tiki Hut at Dolphin Key

1502 Miramar St. Cape Coral • 239-540-8454

1023 SE 47th Terrace Cape Coral • 239-541-7900

Parrot Key Caribbean Grill

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

Pete’s Time Out

Fathoms

Fishermen’s Village

1200 W. Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda • 941-639-8721

Hotel Indigo

1520 Broadway, Fort Myers 239-337-3446

2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach • 239-463-3257 1005 Estero Blvd.

Fort Myers Beach • 239-463-5900

16440 S. Tamiami Trail Fort Myers • 239-466-8326

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

The Shell Factory

2787 N. Tamiaimi Trail North Fort Myers • 239-995-2141

Smokin Oyster Brewery

340 Old San Carlos Blvd.

For Myers Beach 239-463-3474

Sneaky Pete’s

3465 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs • 239-498-8887

The Stage

9144 Bonita Beach Road Bonita Springs • 239-405-8566

Ter-Tini’s

1901 Crystal Drive, Fort Myers • 239-277-5475

Tiki at Wyndham Garden

6890 Estero Blvd.

Fort Myers Beach • 239-463-5711

Tiki Bar at Days Inn

18051 S. Tamiami Trail Fort Myers • 239-267-7900

Twisted Vine Bistro

2214 Bay St., Fort Myers • 239-226-1687

The Village Pub

4360 Gulf Shore, Naples 239-262-2707

Whiskey Park

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

Yucatan Beach Stand

250 Old San Carlos Fort Myers Beach • 239-333-4386

Some of the places to hear live music in Southwest Florida.

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May 27

July 1

Colt Ford

Firefall & Al Stewart

Tracy Lawrence

Asleep at The Wheel

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee

Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

July 4

Marshall Tucker Band Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

May 31

Brit Floyd

Germain Arena, Estero

June 2

John Michael Montgomery

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

June 3

The Bacon Brothers

Barbara B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

Joe Jackson

Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

June 8

Alan Stone

Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

June 10

Paul Shaffer & band

Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee

Ann Wilson

Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

Happy Together Tour

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

Dave Mason

SW FL Perf. Arts Center, Bonita

June 15

Yngwie Malmsteen

SW FL Perf. Arts Center, Bonita

June 21

Diana Ross

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

June 23

Thompson Square

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

L.A. Guns

SW FL Perf. Arts Center, Bonita

Diana Ross

Van Wezel Hall, Sarasota

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Paul Shaffer and his band at Seminole Casino June 10

Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment & It$ Not Ober Yet Productions present An Evening with Paul Shaffer & The World’s Most Dangerous Band at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Saturday, June 10 at 8 p.m. Shaffer will be joined by special guest vocalist Valerie Simpson from Motown’s Ashford & Simpson. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Best known for his 33 years as David Letterman's musical director and sidekick, Shaffer began his career in 1972 as musical director of the Toronto production of "Godspell." He played piano in "The Magic Show" on Broadway in 1974, then spent the next five years with the original "Saturday Night Live," where he played keyboards, composed special musical material and, in 1980, became a featured performer.

Shaffer collaborated with Gilda Radner on the songs for her Broadway show, in which he also appeared, and served as

musical director for the Blues Brothers – John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd – for their triple platinum album and national tour. His guest starring television appearances include “Ed”, “The Sopranos,” “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” and “How I Met Your Mother.”

Valerie Simpson is half of the legendary songwriting/ performing/producing entity formerly known as Ashford & Simpson.

Their award winning collaborations began four decades ago, with Simpson and her late husband Nick Ashford penning classic hits such as “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “You’re All I Need to Get By,” “Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand,” “I’m Every Woman,” “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing,” “Solid,” “Your Precious Love,” “I Don’t Need No Doctor” and “Let’s Go Get Stoned.” Tickets are $75 at the casino cashier, at www.MoreInParadise.com and by phone at 1-800-ETIX. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

Headspace Promotions announced The Bacon Brothers, Kevin and Michael, will perform at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on Saturday, June 3 at 8 p.m.

The Bacon Brothers are anything but a typical rock band. Brothers Michael and Kevin Bacon, each accomplished in their own right, play gritty rock that is unapologetically unique and authentic. Their style can best be described by their first album title, Forosoco, a word describing the blend of folk, rock, soul, and country influences. Now, over 20 years later, The Bacon Brothers continue to impress audiences and critics with their soulful sound and their latest offering of Americana 36 Cents.

The Bacon Brothers Band includes Michael Bacon on vocals, guitar and cello; Kevin Bacon on vocals, guitar and percussion; Paul Guzzone on bass guitar and backing vocals; Joe Mennonna on keyboards and accordion; Frank Vilardi on drums; and Ira Siegel on lead guitar, mandolin and backing vocals.

Now, over two decades after the band formed in 1995, The Bacon Brothers are a musical force to be reckoned with. Don’t let Kevin’s roots in Hollywood fool you. Tickets are $47. VIP tickets are available for $250 and include a meet and greet. Buy tickets online at www.bbmannpah.com or call the box office at (239) 481-4849.

Bacon Brothers at Mann Hall June 3

Jerrod Niemann, Jacob Davis

Cape Coral Red White & Boom

July 8

Gretchen Wilson

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

July 11 & 12 Ted Nugent

SW FL Perf. Arts Center, Bonita

July 15

Steve Miller Band & Peter Frampton

Germain Arena, Estero

July 25

CMTʼs Nashville in concert Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

August 25

Peter White & Euge Groove Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

August 26

Josh Thompson

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

September 8 Adam Ant

Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

September 17

Sammy Hagar & The Circle Coachman Park, Clearwater

September 30 Terri Clark

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

October 14 Don McLean

SW FL Perf. Arts Center, Bonita

October 27

William Michael Morgan

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

Daily concert updates at HappeningsMagazine.net

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SAM GALLOWAY CONCERT SERIES AT THE RANCH

John Michael Montgomery, Thompson Square

The Sam Galloway Concert Series in conjunction with Gator Country 101.9 keeps going strong this summer with more national artists performing at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers.

John Michael Montgomery returns to The Ranch Concert Hall on June 2. John Michael Montgomery has turned an uncanny ability to relate to fans into one of country music’s most storied careers. Behind the string of hit records, the roomful of awards and the critical and fan accolades that have defined his phenomenal success lies a connection that goes beyond his undeniable talent and his proven knack for picking hits. Since the days when “Life’s A Dance” turned him from an unknown artist into a national star, John Michael’s rich baritone has carried that most important of assets– John Michael Montgomery believability. Few artists in any genre sing with more heart than this handsome Kentucky-born artist. Tickets start at $25 in advance.

Thompson Square will perform June 23 at The Ranch.

The duo of Keifer and Shawna Thompson are a force to be reckoned with in the modern day Country music landscape.

International Country music stars, Thompson Square has topped the radio charts across the Unites States, Canada and Australia with #1 hits “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not,” “If I Didn’t Have You” and “Everything I Shouldn’t Be Thinking About,” respectively.

After taking its headlining “Just Feels Good Tour” across the U.S., Asia and Australia in 2014, Thompson Square took time off to collaborate in the studio with both Dann Huff and celebrated producer Mickey Jack Cones (Dustin Lynch/ Joe Nichols) to work on the Stoney Creek Records duo’s upcoming third album.

The result is a barefaced, emotionally charged and gutsy sound from the married duo that was honored as both the ACM and CMA “Vocal Duo of the Year” in 2012. Thompson

Square continued its streak in 2013, once again securing the ACM Award for “Vocal Duo of the Year.” In all, Thompson Square has scored three #1 hits, six Top 20 hits, seven mainstream industry awards, over 25 award nominations and appeared on major media franchises from The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, CBS This Morning to Elle, Glamour, People, Rolling Stone, USA Today, USA Weekend and many more. Tickets for Thompson Square start at $30.

Tracy Lawrence returns to The Ranch on July 1. He is one of the most recognizable voices in country music with songs such as “Paint Me A Birmingham,” “Time Marches On,” “Alibis” and “Find Out Who Your Friends Are.” The entertainer has enjoyed 22 songs on the Billboard top ten charts with 18 number one singles, selling over thirteen million albums.

The Multi-platinum CMA and ACM award winning recording artist has helped shape the sound of country music for two decades, recently celebrating twenty-years in music.

Few country artists have ever known the kind of success that Tracy Lawrence has earned and the influence his iconic voice has contributed to the country music genre. Tracy Lawrence tickets start at $25.

Other upcoming shows in the Sam Galloway Concert Series include Gretchen Wilson on July 8 ($45 in advance), Josh Thompson on Aug. 26 ($15 in advance), Terri Clark on Sept. 30 ($25 in advance) and

Tracy Lawrence

Thompson Square

William Michael Morgan on Oct. 27 ($20 in advance).

The Sam Galloway Concert Series was started in the fall of 2014 to help bring awareness to Community Cooperative (The Soup Kitchen) and the good work they do in the community, says Brian Tidwell, general sales manager of Sam Galloway Ford.

The concert series features rock and country artists on a regular basis at the venue. Portions of the profits of each concert go to help Community Cooperative feed the community, Tidwell said. For every pound of food donated, Sam Galloway Ford donates $1 to Community Cooperative.

Concert goers are also encouraged to bring canned food items to the concerts at The Ranch.

For tickets & details, visit www.theranchfortmyers.com.

The Ranch can be reached at 239-985-9839.

For most concerts, the doors open at 7 p.m. at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.

Village People return to Seminole Casino Hotel this fall Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment & IT$ NOT OBER YET Productions present An Evening with Village People, one of disco’s most recognizable and energetic hit-makers.

The legendary group will perform their iconic music at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m.

Known as the “Kings of Disco,” Village People have sold more than 100 million records worldwide since the 1970s with such career defining hits as “Macho Man,” “Y.M.C.A,” “In the Navy” and “Can’t Stop the Music.”

In 1979, the American Music Awards presented the group with the “Favorite Musical Group” award. They also won the American Guild of Variety Artist’s Georgie Award, West Germany’s Gold Lion Award for Music Excellence, and Brazil’s Award for Best Act. In 1980, Village People starred in their own major feature film, Can’t Stop the Music, co-starring Steve

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Guttenberg, Valerie Perrine and Bruce Jenner. It remains a popular cult film worldwide. Their music also can be heard in dozens of major motion pictures including Down Periscope, Wayne’s World II, Addams Family Values and In and Out. In 2008, Village People received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Most recently, the group released “Let’s Go Back to the Dance Floor,” its first worldwide single in 25 years.

The song was written and produced by KC and the Sunshine Band’s Harry Wayne Casey.

Village People are Raymond Simpson (Cop and lead singer), Felipe Rose (Native American), Alexander Briley (GI/Military), Eric Anzalone (Biker), Bill Whitefield (Construction Worker) and Jim Newman (Cowboy).

Tickets are available now for $55 and can be purchased at the casino, online at www.jaytv.com or by phone at 800-514-ETIX(3849).

Concert attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

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THURSDAY - 1

Greg Hahn 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Eddie Iff t 7:30 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Mutzie & Roy Haber 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

FRIDAY - 2

Greg Hahn 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Eddie Iff t 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Mutzie & Roy Haber 8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SATURDAY - 3

Greg Hahn 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Eddie Iff t 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Mutzie & Roy Haber 6 & 9:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

8595 College Parkway Fort Myers 239-479-5233 laughincomedycafe.com

Off the Hook Comedy Club

2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road unit #1100, Naples 239-389-6901 offthehookcomedy.com

The Comedy Zone at Visani Restaurant

2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte 941-764-3463 visani.net

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SUNDAY - 4

Eddie If ft 7:30 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club

WEDNESDAY - 7

Bull Ohse 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

THURSDAY - 8

Al Romas 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Erik Myers 7:30 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Bret Ernst 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

FRIDAY - 9

Al Romas 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Mike Epps 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Bret Ernst 8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SATURDAY - 10

Al Romas 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Mike Epps 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Bret Ernst 6 & 9:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

Wednesday - 14 continued Dale Jones 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

THURSDAY - 15

Frankie Paul 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Chris Roac h 7:30 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Dale Jones 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

FRIDAY - 16

Frankie Paul 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Chris Roac h 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Dale Jones 8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SATURDAY - 17

Frankie Paul 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Chris Roac h 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Dale Jones 6 & 9:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SUNDAY - 18

Chris Roac h 7:30 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Dale Jones 7 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

TUESDAY - 20

SUNDAY - 11

Grandma Lee 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

WEDNESDAY - 14

Grandma Lee 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

Mike Epps 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Matt Fernandez 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

WEDNESDAY - 21 THURSDAY - 22

Danny Johnson 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Comedy Club calendar online at www.HappeningsMagazine.net

Laugh In Comedy Cafe welcomes Al Romas

Al Romas will be at the Laugh In Comedy Café in Fort Myers June 8 - 10.

Al Romas began his career in comedy, while serving in the U.S. Navy, cutting his teeth in the open mic circuit of Tidewater, Va. Al's performances in Norfolk bars and Virginia Beach clubs before audiences of rowdy college students, rowdier sailors, and sunburned tourists allowed him to hone his act, and he soon graduated to paid gigs throughout the region Within a few short years of his start, Al found himself living in New York, performing in New York City in clubs such as The Comedy Cellar, Stand Up NY and Caroline’s, while also logging thousands of miles on the road. Al's hilarious material and his natural rapport with his audiences also got him gigs working

Thursday - 22 continued Donnell Rawlings 7:30 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Jamie Kennedy 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

FRIDAY - 23

Danny Johnson 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Donnell Rawlings 7:30 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Jamie Kennedy 7 & 10 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SATURDAY - 24

Danny Johnson 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Donnell Rawlings 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Jamie Kennedy 6 & 9:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

* schedules subject to change

with some of the biggest names in comedy, such as Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Carrey, Jimmy Fallon and Dennis Miller.

Al also has numerous television appearances under his belt, including VH1's "Standup Spotlight," A&E's "Evening at the Improv," MTV's "Half Hour Comedy Hour" and Comedy Central's "Short Attention Span Theater." Currently, he can be heard daily, on Sirius XM radio's RawDog Comedy channel 99.

The Fort Myers show will be at 7:30 p.m. on June 8 and 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. on June 9 and 10. Laugh In Comedy Cafe is located at 8595 College Parkway, Fort Myers.

For tickets, call 239-4795233 or visit online at www.laughincomedycafe.com

SUNDAY - 25

Donnell Rawlings 7:30 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club

WEDNESDAY - 28

Philly Plowden & Juanita Lolita

8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

THURSDAY - 29

Cal Verduchi 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Carlos Mench 7:30 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club

Philly Plowden & Juanita Lolita

8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

FRIDAY - 30

Cal Verduchi 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Carlos Mench 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club

Philly Plowden & Juanita Lolita

8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

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Davis art Center showcases positivenegative artwork in juried group show

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The ninth annual June Juried Art Exhibition prompted artists to submit work based on the theme positive/negative. This group show contains works from nearly 40 artists, and culminates in a competition for overall best of show, SBDAC’s pick, and people’s choice awards.

On Friday, June 2, see these eclectic works for the first time from 6 to 10 p.m. during Art Walk. Then, on Friday, June 23, take part in the People’s Choice Awards with musical performances by Kyle Anne Duggan and Rosaline.

This year, artists were asked to show how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world, and how they may give rise to each other

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as they interrelate to one another.

Positive space refers to the main focus of a picture, while negative space refers to the background.

When used creatively and intelligently, positive and negative space together can tell a story using visual composition alone.

You cannot have one without the other.

The show’s purpose is to exhibit how positive and negative forces cannot exist without one another, and how they can coexist. Pieces should explore the tensions and contrast between positive and negative, both formally and thematically. Art can include opposite or opposing attitudes, symbols, energies, tricks of perception, etc.

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

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ACT Gallery features art of Tom Breckenridge and 25 artists of DAAS Co-Op Gallery & Gifts

Arts for ACT Gallery, located at 2265 First St. in downtown Fort Myers will host an opening reception on Friday, June 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. This month, ACT Gallery will feature Tom Breckenridge and DAAS@ACT, A DAAS Member Collective. New works of the ACT Co-op artists will also be featured.

Tom Breckenridge was born in 1966, in Keosauqua, Iowa, and he grew up in Fort Lauderdale area. Immediately after high school, he went into the Marine Corp. His art styles reflect having traveled to 17 countries and 5 continents. He served in the US Coast Guard, and graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1998. His background includes being an insurance agent and owning his own agency. In 2016, Tom brought his art skills to the SW Florida area. It is here he became a full time self-taught artist. He learned his unique style of color and composition using predominantly acrylics as his medium. Tom has a realist and impressionist style. His earlier works include many nautical and beach themes. Tom produces a wide array of pieces including darker themes, some with emotion and some even with humor, produced numerous pieces of varying styles and commissions. He started showing and selling in the Arts for Act Gallery in September of 2016 and is a familiar figure at Art Walk.

Arts for ACT Gallery and DAAS CO-OP Art Gallery & Gifts are joining forces to bring you an exciting collaborative exhibition. DAAS@ACT will feature the works of approximately 25 artists who are currently members of DAAS Co-O Gallery and Gifts.

“This is the first time we collaborate with Arts for ACT as an entity. As individual artists, many DAAS members have contributed to their fundraising events or

Tom Breckenridge exhibited at the ACT gallery. This [exhibit] will be like bringing a little DAAS into ACT Gallery,” said Xavier Brignoni, who is one of the artist members and co-founder of the cooperative gallery. “We will feature paintings, sculptures and even a selection of artistic jewelry from the members.” – concludes Brignoni, who also serves as vice-president of DAAS Co-Op. For additional information, call the gallery at 239-337-5050. For information about DAAS Co-Op and how to become a member, visit daascoop.com.

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SoCo Second Saturday art crawl June 10

Jeff Abbott exhibit at DAAS Co-Op DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery & Gifts will host the works of local artist Jeff Abbott during the month of June, with an opening reception scheduled to coincide with the SoCo Second Saturday art crawl of June 10, starting at 6 p.m.

Abbott will be presenting a series of paintings and sculptural works entitled “People and Paintings.” Depictions of typical scenes as main subjects are the artist’s focus, bringing attention to everyday living in familiar surroundings.

Originally from Naples, Abbott attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, where he studied under Bob Gelinas and Harrison Covington. His favorite artists include Francis Bacon, Philip Pearlstein, David Hockney and Lynn Davison. From an early age, he has always been infatuated with figurative art.

Currently, Abbott lives in Bokeelia with his wife Pam who is challenged with Multiple Sclerosis.

DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery & Gifts just celebrated its first anniversary. The artists in the membership are proud of the accomplishments of the venue during this past year and continue focused in the vision of the organization to make sure that every visit is a pleasant one for the art patrons of southwest Florida. The business hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The gallery is also one of the main cultural venues of the SoCo Second Saturday art crawl, which takes place every month from 6 to 10

Jeff Abbott p.m. More information about the event is available at www.socoswfl.com.

The gallery is located in the Royal Palm Square at 1400 Colonial Blvd., suite 84, in Fort Myers. More information is available at www.daascoop.com or by calling the gallery directly at 239-5908645.

Two Newts showcases photographer Rick Weber

Two Newts Gallery will be featuring the work of photographer and author Rick Weber.

Rick’s photos have been published in the Los Angeles Times as well as numerous other publications. Rick says wildlife and sunsets are his passion. "I've always felt an undeniable attraction to the ocean, especially at sunset and low tide. The colors come alive. The calm sheet of water serves as a mirror of oranges, pinks and purples. This is where I go to fill my soul. The perfect ending to any day," he says.

Rick is also an accomplished author, writing Pink Lips & Fingertips as well as contributing to three Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Come by and check out Rick’s artwork for yourself and pick up a copy of "Pink Lips and Fingertips."

Two Newts is located at 2070 Bayside Parkway in Downtown Fort Myers in the

historic River District (between McGregor Boulevard and West First Street). Gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information, call (239) 3322300 or email pvolz@2newtsgallery.com.

Kids Tag Art is a program of the Lee City Tax Collector in partnership with the Foundation for Lee City Public Schools.

Students’ templates are provided to each art class for each student in fifth grade to create a unique design which can be made into a front-

end license plate.

The Art League of Fort Myers had a large display of the final products in May. On June 2 at 6:30 p.m. a reception and exhibit titled "Jumping into June" will be on display and will run through June 30 at the Art League of Fort Myers at 1451 Monroe St.

Rick Weber

New exhibit opens June 2 at Art League of Fort Myers

Andrew Corke art installed at Ding Darling

Phase I of a new visual restroom interpretation began on May 9 at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge – the first of its kind in the 550-plus-refuge National Refuge System. The installation of a mother manatee, fashioned by local artist Andrew Corke entirely out of recycled bicycle tires, kicked off a project that is expected to be completed by late summer.

Funded by a grant from the West Coast Inland Navigation District, Project #LearningLav will create educational messaging inside the lavatories at the “Ding” Darling Visitor & Education Center and on the outdoor wall leading to them. Simple teaser messages and visual artistic representations of mangroves, recycling, manatees, sea turtles, fish, and birds will entice visitors to go into the Visitor and Education Center to learn more.

“We have identified a major missed opportunity for educating visitors,” said Birgie Miller, executive director of the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge, which is facilitating the grant and project. “Whereas we see nearly a million visitors to the refuge each year, only about a quarter of those numbers enter the center.

We were finding that many came to use the

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Artist Andrew Corke (front) mounts his manatee “sculptire” with the assistance of Nick Masiello, refuge manager Paul Tritaik and Lawrence Voytek (on ladder). restrooms without ever stepping foot inside to see all of our wonderful educational exhibits.”

Eventually the outdoor underwater 3-D mural will depict a number of refuge water species. Corke, a Sanibel School graduate, is currently working on a baby manatee, also made from recycled tires.

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Camera USA exhibit at Naples Art Association Lori Whalen

The Naples Art Association presents Camera USA which will be on display June 19 through Aug. 4.

Now in its seventh year, the Camera USA exhibition features recent work in color and black & white photography by photographers from across the United States.

The 2017 jurors are David Houston, director of the Bo Bartlett Center, Columbus State University; Gary Monroe, senior professor, Southeast Center for Photographic Studies, Daytona Beach; and Robin O’Dell, curatorial administrator and manager of Photographic Collections,

Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg.

Join the NAA for wine, cheese, art and live music by Joe Osment on June 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The 2017 Camera USA National Photography Award winner will be announced in the Frederick O. Watson Gallery beginning at 6:20 p.m. All Naples Art Association donors are welcome to attend the reception as a guest.

A $10 donation is requested at the door for the general public.

The Naples Art Association is located at 585 Park St. For more details, call 239262-6517 or visit online at www.naplesart.org.

Art and Nature night June 14 at Shangri-La Springs in Bonita

Arturo Samaniego

Built in 1921, the legendary ShangriLa Springs Resort in historic Bonita Springs, is a hidden treasure of Southwest Florida.

Nestled among lush botanical gardens, the property is host to the glorious rainbow-infused “springs” that Bonita Springs is named after, a full service organic spa and organic restaurant.

Free Art and Nature nights offer extensive interactive, multi-media experiences both indoor and out, every second Wednesday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m.

The beautiful Great House gallery features new local artists for two months at a time. Formal garden and history tours are available.

Shangri-La Springs is located at 27750 Old 41 Road in historic Downtown Bonita. For more info, call 239-949-0749 or visit www.shangrilasprings.com

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All Florida exhibition opens June 2 at Alliance for the Arts

The Alliance for the Arts June exhibition, All Florida, will exhibit from June 2 until June 30 with an opening reception June 2 at 10091 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers. This exhibition features pieces created by artists working in a wide variety of media from all over the state of Florida. The juried entries come together for an exciting exhibition representing today’s Florida artists.

“It’s exciting to host artists from across all the pockets of Florida,” says exhibitions coordinator Krista Johnson. “It truly showcases the breadth and creative talent of Florida’s independent artists.”

This year’s juror is Kimberly Riner. She is the visual arts director at the Averitt Center for the Arts in Georgia. She received her Master of Fine Art from Georgia Southern University in 3D art with an emphasis in ceramics. Riner has held faculty positions at Georgia Southern University and Ogeechee Technical College.

Riner is actively involved in growing the art scene in the Statesboro area. Her artwork has been exhibited both nationally

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Muffy Clark Gill

from the 2016 exhibition

and internationally and is held in private collections. Reiner previously exhibited at the Alliance for the Arts in January’s Changing States exhibition.

The opening celebration will be June 2 from 5 – 7 p.m. Riner will be on hand to present awards including $1,000 cash for Best In Show, a second place $250 gift certificate for Golden Paints, $100 cash for third place and Jurors Choice Award(s) of Alliance for the Arts membership(s). There will be a conversational gallery walk and talk with the juror on Saturday, June 3 at 10 a.m.

For more information, call 239-939-2787 or visit www.ArtInLee.org.

Harbour View Gallery to feature Tania Begg and Jacqueline Philip

Harbour View Gallery in Cape Coral will welcome featured artists Tania Begg (3D mixed media) and Jacqueline Philip (acrylic painting) at a reception on Tuesday, June 6 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Tania Begg, the artist, wife and mother, was born in London and has lived in Malta, Africa, London, New York, Boca Raton and Bermuda before moving to Southwest Florida in 1997.

Tania is a multimedia /multi-dimensional artist with her palette including sculpture, painting and jewelry. The area has become accustomed to seeing her inspired contemporary and abstract paintings while many adorn themselves in her personally designed and crafted jewelry. Truly mixed media, made from Scotch packaging tape, wire, and hand painted tissue paper into sculptures of birds so real looking tourists stop to take their pictures.

Tania’s passions rise when working in stone,

Jacqueline Philip

Tania Begg

and it is a marvel to see her vision come to life, it’s like her chiseling out the stone releases the animal within.

After celebrating 20 years of art in Florida, Tania is inspired and ready for twenty more.

Jacqueline Philip is a resident of Punta Gorda. Painting again after a 40 year sabbatical, she applies her creative talent to interior design, still actively working. Graduating with a B.A. in Fine Art from the College of Racine, WI, she also attended College of Artesia, N.M. She studied under William “Bill” Rakocy, known for landscape and historical genre paintings; Chester Kwiecinksi, teacher and freelance artist since 1988, and “Chase” Decker, from Aylett, VA, known for his sculpture and bold paintings.

She explores and “practices” all types of subjects, her background is in oil and water color, acrylic is her current medium.

Her goal is to emotionally bring the viewer into the art and stimulate imagination.

Their work will be on display through June. The gallery is located at 5789 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral.

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Recycle exhibit June 17-July 20 in Punta Gorda

Love & Luongo Art Show

FineMark National Bank & Trust hosted the Love and Luongo Art Show May 4 at its Creekside Lane location in Fort Myers. The VIP reception featured the works of master chocolatier Norman Love (left) and mixed media digital artist Steve Luongo (right).

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The Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda will open a new exhibit June 17 entitled Recycle, Reclaim or Recreate.

The multimedia exhibit features all recycled materials fashioned into new creations.

View Recycle, Reclaim or Recreate June 17 – July 20 at Tania Begg The Visual Arts Center, located at 210 Maud St in Punta Gorda (across from Fishermen’s Village).

The public is invited to attend an opening reception for Recycle, Reclaim or Recreate on Thursday, June 22 at 5 p.m. at The Visual Arts Center.

For more details, visit online at www.VisualArtCenter.org or call (941) 6398810. Gallery & gift shop hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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The works of artist Pat Cleveland were showcased at Arts for ACT Gallery in May.

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Luminary Hotel & Co. to open in 2019 Mainsail Lodging & Development unveiled its plans April 20 for a new 237-room hotel along the waterfront of downtown Fort Myers. Opening early 2019, Luminary Hotel & Co. will feature a signature restaurant, rooftop lounge, culinary theater, indoor and outdoor fitness facility, and spacious pool area on the fourth floor overlooking the Caloosahatchee River, as well as a local diner and retail space at street level. The 12story hotel will also house 8,000 square feet of function space and will be connected to the neighboring Harborside Event Center and adjacent to Centennial Park where a bandshell will also be constructed. The Luminary Hotel will be a Rendering of the future Luminary Hotel & Co. part of the prestigious Autograph Collection of Marriott International, into the rich culture of Fort Myers, engaging them Inc., and is expected to be the first Autograph hotel with the past and the vision for the future. Some of in the Fort Myers-Naples area. the dining and retail outlets will also take inspiration “The city’s history is a celebration of the pioneer from these characters and local landscape, inviting spirit, so we’re weaving those captivating stories guests to dig into the eclectic history of the area. into the design of the Luminary Hotel,” said Joe The logo of the Luminary will be dressed in an Collier, president of Mainsail Lodging & inviting palette of cool greys, navy blue and a touch Development. “We believe Fort Myers is really of kelly green to emote a fresh take on luxury with a something special and we’re thrilled to be a part of timeless and classic appeal. In addition, local Fort the transformation taking place downtown.”

Myers artist Joshua Noom’s work will illustrate the A colorful cast of local pioneers, businessmen brand stories behind the hotel and its outlets, while and innovators from Fort Myers’ past has inspired being showcased on materials and artwork disthe branding and design of Luminary Hotel, added played throughout the property.

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Oxbow Bar & Grill will occupy city pier building

During a May 15 meeting, the Fort Myers City Council officially accepted the recommendation from the City Selection Committee to move forward with Mainsail Lodging & Development, paving the way for the creation of Oxbow Bar & Grill, a new waterfront restaurant in downtown Fort Myers.

Located in the city-owned pier building (1300 Hendry St.), the new restaurant development on the Caloosahatchee will also feature retail space and rental services including kayaks, paddleboards, motorized watercraft and bicycles for exploring downtown streets and waterways. The timeline has not been set, but Mainsail hopes to coordinate the construction and opening of the Oxbow project to coincide with the opening of the recently announced Luminary Hotel.

“We’re grateful for the opportunity to take an integral role in making the city’s vision for a fully activated riverfront in downtown Fort Myers a reality,” said Joe Collier, president of Mainsail Lodging & Development. “As an independent restaurant, Oxbow will deliver an exceptional dining experience, but will also draw more people downtown to the water’s edge by offering an experiential component ideal for group activities, eco-tourism and adventure travel for visitors and locals alike.”

Inspired by its unique location on the Caloosahatchee, the casual 150-seat Oxbow Bar & Grill will offer both indoor and outdoor seating and menu selections such as fresh shrimp, oysters and other signature favorites, spanning seafood, craft sandwiches and steaks. Oxbow will also capture the wonder of the natural landscape and celebrate urban adventure by offering a watersports outfitter with kayak and paddleboard rentals, as well as a retail store for outdoor equipment, attire, accessories and destination souvenirs.

“There’s a lot going on in Fort Myers right now and we’re thrilled to be making a significant investment in the pier building as part of the transformation that’s taking place downtown,” added Joe Collier.

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Annual First Celebrates Freedom set for July 6

Hungry families and children out of school for the summer will benefit from an evening of patriotic music and fellowship at First Celebrates Freedom, presented by First Presbyterian Church of Fort Myers and sponsored by the Galloway Family of Dealerships.

The event, planned for Thursday, July 6 at First Presbyterian Church at 2438 Second St. in downtown Fort Myers, will be a 90-minute performance of patriotic music, hymns, instrumentalists, and special guests beginning at 7 p.m., with doors

opening at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is free, although voluntary cash donations and cans of non-perishable food will be accepted to benefit Community Cooperative (The Soup Kitchen).

“For some families, summer means a certain kind of freedom. For the families we serve, it means just the opposite.

Summer months can be the cruelest season for families who can’t rely on the schools to feed their hungry children,” said Community Cooperative CEO Tracey Galloway.

Eight of the iron sculptures that are part of the 23-piece “Allure Your Senses” art exhibit by internationally-renowned artist Edgardo Carmona have been moved to new locations in the River District for various reasons including to make room for construction of the new Luminary Hotel & Co. and other new development taking place in the downtown.

Since arriving in the city last year, the exhibit has drawn attention from art lovers, residents and visitors alike. The city had requested that the monumental exhibit remain in historic downtown for as long as possible, so JAXI has worked with the artist to again extend the duration of the exhibit and has also gone to the expense of relocating many of the pieces.

The massive effort to move the pieces that weigh anywhere from about 200 pounds to more than 1,000 pounds and are seven to 10 feet tall required heavy machinery be brought in overnight.

The sculptures that were moved: Caracol was moved from the city building to the water basin promenade; Al Galope was moved from the library to the city building; Al Filo was

moved from the library to the water basin in between Sintonia and Utopia; Juego de Ajedrez was moved from across Sydney & Berne Davis Art Center to the entrance of the Arcade Theatre on First Street; Negacion a Baco was moved from across Sydney & Berne Davis Art Center to the north side of the bridge over the water basin; Apareo was moved from the Harborside Event Center to the water basin promenade area; and 10.0 (the ballerina) has also been moved to due to the hotel construction. The ballerina is now in front of the wall on the Broadway side of city hall where, in the evening, her shadowed-silhouette is cast on the wall creating the look of a painted mural.

Duo Sinfonico also has a new home on One’s future site at 2583 First St. He was relocated from the Southwest Florida International Airport where he had been playing his flute for travelers since January 2016.

JAXI, developers of Allure and the recently announced One condominiums, brought the exhibit to downtown in January of 2016 through a private-public initiative and titled it “Allure Your Senses.”

Eight sculptures moved due to construction, development Allure Your Senses exhibit extended

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Thursday -1 Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Paul Roush, noon-3 p.m. & Salty Paws Muttini Mingle, 5:30-8 p.m., Center Court – Music

by Danny Beach! 941-575-3007 Chamber Music Naples Botanical Garden Kapnick Hall 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples Join the Naples Philharmonic for a free chamber music performance at 1 p.m. artisnaples.org Concert Series: Wilder Sons with Sprout Mercato, 9132 Strada Place, Naples Help us kick off the summer and celebrate many months of quiet roads, dining without reservations and locals on the beaches. Sprout Music opens for Wilder Sons. Bring your blanket, dog, chair, baby or best friend. But please leave coolers at home.

Naples Flatbread & Wine Bar will have an outdoor and food. Or get takeout from 10+ other Mercato eateries. 6 - 9 p.m. 239-254-1080

The Naples Players present Stage II Improv Sugden /Tobye Studio, 701 5th Ave. S, Naples Fridays June 2, 9 & 16 @ 8 pm & Saturdays June 3, 10 & 17 @7 & 9 p.m. Adults $20, Students $10 www.naplesplayers.org 239-263-7990 Chamber Music The Baker Museum 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples Join the Naples Philharmonic for a free chamber music performance at 2 p.m. www.artisnaples.org 239-597-1111 Chamber Music Moorings Park Bower Chapel 120 Moorings Park Drive, Naples Join the Naples Philharmonic for a free chamber music performance at 10:30 a.m. www.artisnaples.org

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

John Michael Montgomery The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers Doors open at 7 p.m. 239-985-9839

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

Positive/Negative Juried Exhibition Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First Street, Fort Myers Exhibit opens June 2 during Art Walk from 6-10 p.m. Runs through June 23. 239-333-1933

Friday -2 All Florida Juried Exhibit

Lee County Alliance for the Arts.

10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 2 through Friday, June 30 This exhibition features works created by artists working in a wide variety of media from all over the state of Florida. The juried entries come together for an exciting exhibition representing today’s contemporary Florida artists. Opening Reception: June 2 from 5-7 p.m. Walk & Talk with Juror: June 3 at 10 a.m. Member Gallery: Alliance Youth Programs 239-939-2787 Annual Watermelon Festival Through Sunday Fleamasters Flea Market, Fort Myers Music and contests. Performers include Sheena Brook, The Dixielanders, The Entertainers, and Laura Leary. Free admission, Free parking. Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.fleamall.com Sean Chambers Band The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Mike Imbasciani Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

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ACT Gallery exhibit opens Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 First St., For Myers Reception for an exhibit featuring Tom Breckenridge and numerous artists from DAAS CoOp Art Gallery. 6 - 10 p.m. during Art Walk.

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Chamber Music South Regional Library 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples Join the Naples Philharmonic for a free chamber music performance at 5 p.m. artisnaples.org

Clue the Musical Through June 24 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Royal Palm Square, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers 239-278-4422

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The Heat of the Moment Exhibit Center for Visual Arts, 26100 Old 41 Rd., Bonita Springs Opening Reception: June 2 from 6 - 8 p.m. Exhibit runs through June 29 239-495-8989

Music and dancing with Erich The Cultural Center 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte Enjoy a variety of music and dance styles most Fridays in June at the Cultural Center. This event will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 2, 9, 16 and 23 in the Conference Center at the Cultural Center. $10 per person. 941-625-4175 The Sunset Celebration - High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Art Walk Downtown Fort Myers Always on the First Friday (rain or shine), visit the many exciting galleries, exhibitions, and performances. 6 - 10 p.m. www.fortmyersartwalk.com Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Variety and dance music featuring Dick & Kammy, 5-9 p.m., Center Court. 941-575-3007

Saturday -3 Tona Wong The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 GreenMarket Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers An exclusive selection of locally grown, caught and cultivated foods and other products available to sample and purchase. Enjoy live entertainment by local musicians and fun activities for kids, gardening classes and live cooking by local chefs. Every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-939-2787 The Bacon Brothers Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 8 p.m. 239-481-4849 ACMA concert - Bill Bynum & Co. All Faiths Unitarian Church, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m., $10-$15 donation.

Paul Phillips opens. 239-691-4069 www.americanacma.org Mike Imbasciani & His Bluez Rockerz The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Pro-Am Artis—Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples The “pros” of the Naples Philharmonic will team up with musicians from our community — the “amateurs” — in a special collaborative event that is open to the public. 7:30 p.m. 239-597-1900 Neon Summer Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Improv Tonight!

Center for Performing Arts Moe Auditorium & Film Center 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs $15 (10% off for current CFABS Members) 8 p.m.

239-495-8989 Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Yard Dog Charlie, Noon-4 p.m. Singer Paul Roush, 5-9 p.m. Center Court & The Kollections Band, 8:30 p.m. at Harpoon Harry’s. 941-575-3007 9th Annual Fashion Show and Auction La Venezia Ballroom in Club Square, South Cape 11 a.m-2:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit participant programs at Special Populations. 239-574-0574

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Saturday Art Walk Downtown Fort Myers Roads remain open for the Saturday event and many galleries will be offering special programs. www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com The Sunset Celebration - Remedy Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900

Thursday -8 Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Paul Roush, Noon-3 p.m., Center Court.

941-575-3007

Sunday -4 Live Music in the Village

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

Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Dan Meadows, 2-6 p.m. 941-575-3007

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

Meet the Composers: Mozart, the Immortal Center for Performing Arts Moe Auditorium & Film Center 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs $22 (10% off for current CFABS members) 3 p.m. 239-495-8989

Friday -9 The Sunset Celebration - High Tide

Tona Wong The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 GreenMarket Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers An exclusive selection of locally grown, caught and cultivated foods and other products available to sample and purchase. Enjoy live entertainment by local musicians and fun activities for kids, gardening classes and live cooking by local chefs. Every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-939-2787 SoCo Second Saturdays Art Crawl Multiple venues Corner of McGregor and Colonial, Fort Myers 5 - 10 p.m. www.SoCoSWFL.com

Festival of Great Organ Music Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples Hear the finest organists in Southwest Florida play the magnificent 3,604-pipe Casavant organ. 8 p.m.

239-597-1900

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

Music from Harry Havery The Cultural Center 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte California Toe Jam's lead singer, Harry Havery, performs '60s & '70s hits plus story songs, forgotten songs and more! $13 for members, $17 for nonmembers. 7 p.m. 941-625-4175 x221 www.theculturalcenter.com

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

Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Ken Mazur “Hot Metal Groove”, 5-9 p.m., Center Court. 941-575-3007

Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Yard Dog Charlie, Noon-4 p.m. & Singer Danny Beach, 5-9 p.m., Center Court. 941-575-3007

Storytelling Performance “The Company We Keep” with Elizabeth Ellis Office of Dr. Joel Ying 2335 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 206, Naples As a storyteller, she doesn't mince words. Filled with hilarious and poignant honesty, her stories deliver down-home wisdom, southern style. 7 p.m. $15. ElizabethEllisNaples2017.eventbrite.com

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

Joe Delaney & Brandon Robertson The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 239-333-2225 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Monday - 5

Rich Lancaster Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Tuesday - 6

Ron Howard Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Kenny G The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Harbour View Gallery reception Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral Artists Tania Begg & Jacqueline Philipl, 6 - 8 p.m. 239-540-5789

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

Art Alive Naples Art District Studio and Gallery Tours 5-8 pm. Forty professional artists showcase their recent works of art and demonstrating their medium. 239-596-5099 www.NaplesArtDistrict.com

Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900

Packrat’s Smokehouse The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225

The Jason Haram Group with Mark Appleby The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Sounds of Summer: Sarah Hadeka & Frankie Colt Doors open at 7:30 p.m, Show at 8 p.m. $5 239-333-1933 www.sbdac.com

Saturday - 10 Paul Shaffer & The World’s Most Dangerous Band with special guest Valerie Simpson Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee 506 S First St., Immokalee 8 p.m. 239-658-1313 Jeff Abbott exhibit at DAAS Co-Op DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery & Gifts, 1400 Colonial Blvd., suite 84, Fort Myers 5 p.m. 239-590-8645 Storytelling Workshop with Elizabeth Ellis-Crafting Stories Office of Dr. Joel Ying 2335 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 206, Naples Do you want to work on your own stories? Learn from a master teller. Register today: $60. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. ElizabethEllisNaples2017.eventbrite.com The Sunset Celebration - Hester Prynn Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 ACMA concert - 2PM All Faiths Unitarian Church, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m., $10-$15 donation.

Another Fine Mess opens. 239-691-4069 www.americanacma.org

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Sunday - 11 5th Annual Marquee Awards Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural aprk Blvd., Cape Coral Reception at 5:30 p.m., awards at 7 p.m.

239-772-5862 Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Variety music by Tiki Tom and L.A., 2-6 p.m., Center Court. 941-575-3007 Gulf Coast Symphony - Super Summer Concert Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall 3350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers At 1 p.m., come dressed as your favorite hero (or villain) and try out the instruments of the orchestra in a Musical Discovery Zone. Then at 2 p.m., we move into the theater for a concert featuring music from the worlds of heroes and villains including Superman, Spiderman, Batman, Indiana Jones, The Incredibles and more! Lobby activities 1 p.m., Concert at 2 p.m. Tickets $10. 239-481-4849 Joe Delaney & Brandon Robertson The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 239-333-2225 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Monday - 12

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

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Monday - 12 continued Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Tuesday - 13

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

Wednesday - 14 John McCormick The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Art & Nature Night Shangri La Springs 27750 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs 6 - 9 pm. 239-949-0749

Thursday - 15 Right Bed, Wrong Husband Through July 29 Off Broadway Palm Theatre 1380 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers 239-278-4422 Music at the Moe: Jazz Trio Center for Performing Arts Moe Auditorium & Film Center 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs $25 (10% off for CFABS members) Pianist and composer Orlando Sandoval will be joined by bassist Rey Guerra and drummer Michael Font to perform an intimate program featuring his original music. 7:30 p.m. 239-495-8989 Dan Miller & Lew DelGatto Jazz Quartet The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 7 p.m. 239-333-2225 Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Jim Vallie, 4-7 p.m., Center Court.

941-575-3007 Alive After Five (Formerly Punta Gorda Gallery Walk) Downtown Punta Gorda , Punta Gorda Every third Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. the downtown merchants bring you live music, artists and demoing, food trucks, other entertainment through out downtown. 941-391-4856 Pure and Spirited: Photographers of a Modern Era The Naples Art Association 585 Park St, Naples “Pure and Spirited: Photographers of the Modern Era” lecture with special guest speaker Gary Monroe. A wine and cheese reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. and the lecture will begin at 6 p.m.

The lecture is free to Naples Art Association contributors and $10 for general public. 239-262-6517

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

Third Thursday on Third 3rd Street South Shopping District The Jerzey Band playing in the Fleischmann Courtyard, 6-9 p.m. 239-649-6707

Friday - 16 Music Walk

Downtown Fort Myers The River District comes alive on the third Friday of the month as local and regional musicians line the streets. 6-10 pm. www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Heather Gillis Band The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225

Rhythm on the River Craft Beer Pre-Father’s Day Celebration Edison & Ford Winter Estates 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers The June Rhythm on the River celebration will be a special event for fathers with craft beer and mantizers (appetizers made for men), live music with Steve Farst and the opportunity to see a spectacular sunset and river view. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

239-334-7419 The Sunset Celebration - High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Pianist Richard Dowling Presents Great Scott!

Shell Point Retirement Community The Village Church 15101 Shell Point Boulevard, Fort Myers Acclaimed pianist Richard Dowling will perform the complete piano works of Scott Joplin, the famed African-American composer of classic ragtime.

7:30 p.m. $25. 239-454-2067 Classic Laser Light Show The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium (CNCP) 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers The laser shows highlight music from the likes of rock-n-roll legends Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, the Beatles, U2, B52s and genres of music such as ElectroPop, i-Pop, Hypnotica, Laser Magic Dance and more. The Laser Light Shows at the Planetarium are planned for the weekend of June 16-18 and June 23-25, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with evening showings at 7, 8, 9 and 10.

The cost is $10 per show and each show averaging 40 minutes. www.calusanature.org/laser-shows.

Saturday - 17 The Sunset Celebration - Rock Solid

Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900

Camera USA 2017 Reception The Naples Art Association 585 Park St, Naples Wine, cheese, art and live music by Joe Osment.

The 2017 Camera USA National Photography Award winner will be announced the Frederick O. Watson Gallery beginning at 6:20 p.m. All NAA donors are welcome to attend the reception as a guest. A $10 donation for the general public. 5:30 7:30 p.m. 239-262-6517

GreenMarket Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers An exclusive selection of locally grown, caught and cultivated foods and other products available to sample and purchase. Enjoy live entertainment by local musicians and fun activities for kids, gardening classes and live cooking by local chefs. Every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-939-2787

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

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

Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Frank Matyok, 5-9 p.m. Center Court & The Boogiemen Band, 8:30 p.m., Harpoon Harry’s.

941-575-3007

Dad's Day Out Village on Venetian Bay 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd. North, Venetian Village Enjoy an antique and exotic car show, and complimentary photos. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-261-6100

Whatever Happened To Baby Jane: A parody of the horror Through July 15 The Laboratory Theater of Florida 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers 239-218-0481 The Voice Karaoke Showcase Lake Kennedy Center 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. Cape Coral Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show Starts: 7 p.m. $10 per member and $15 per non-member 239-574-0575 pre-registration required Art & Poetry Networking Event Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First Street, Fort Myers Gulf Coast Leisure presents Art & Poetry Networking Events, showcasing the best art and poetry Southwest Florida has to offer. Artwork of every media is represented as well as music, spoken word, poetry, and crafts. Network with likeminded people and expand the artistic community.

8 p.m. $10, 239-896-0654 or www.sbdac.com

The Livesays The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 SummerJazz on the Gulf: Betty Fox Band Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North, Naples 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., free 239-261-2222

Sunday - 18 Live Music in the Village

Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Dan Meadows, 2-6 p.m. Center Court. 941575-3007 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Mike Imbasciani Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454 Joe Delaney & Brandon Robertson The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 239-333-2225 Father’s Day Cookout Shell Factory & Nature Park 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 239-995-2141

Monday - 19 Camera USA exhibit

Through Aug. 4 Naples Art Association, 585 Park St, Naples 239-262-6517 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Tuesday - 20

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

Wednesday - 21 Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Chris G, Noon-3 p.m., Center Court.

941-575-3007

ACMA concert - J.Robert All Faiths Unitarian Church, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m., $10-$15 donation.

Keith Parker opens. 239-691-4069 www.americanacma.org

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

Father/Son/Grandson Look-Alike Contest Miromar Outlets, Estero Fathers, sons, and grandsons compete together for prizes in this annual family event. 11 a.m. near Bloomingdale’s The Outlet Store. 239-948-3766

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

1st Annual Picnic in Paradise Fishermans Village 1200 W Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda Live entertainment featuring bluegrass and folk music and family-friendly, fun festivities. Live music

by Southwind Bluegrass Band, Kindred Spirit, Florida Mountain Men and Bugtussle Ramblers.

Noon to 4 p.m. 941-639-8721

Thursday - 22 Nettie The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Recycle, Reclaim or Recreate exhibit reception Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda Reception 5 p.m., exhibit runs June 17 - July 20 941-639-8810

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

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Friday - 23 The Sunset Celebration - High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900

Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Michael Hirst, 2-6 p.m.. 941-575-3007

Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Smooth Jazz music by the George Voss Duo, 5-9 p.m., Center Court. 941-575-3007

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

Sounds of Summer: Kyle Anne Duggan & Rosaline Doors open at 7:30 p.m., Show at 8 p.m. $5 239-333-1933 www.sbdac.com

Joe Delaney & Brandon Robertson The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 239-333-2225

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

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

Electric Lipstick Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Ray Fuller & The Blues Rockers The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Saturday - 24 The Sunset Celebration - Relentless Fire Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 ACMA concert - Randy & Lori Thomas All Faiths Unitarian Church, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m., $10-$15 donation.

Dr. and Dave opens. 239-691-4069 www.americanacma.org J3 Vocal Band The Cultural Center 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte They are dynamic musicians who have superlative harmony and genuinely love the music that they perform - '50s to '80s Classic Hit Songs! 7 p.m.

Tickets $13 for members or $17 for non-members. www.theculturalcenter.com or 941-625-4175 x221 Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Yard Dog Charlie performs cajun music, noon - 4 p.m. & variety music by Singer Michael Hirst, 5 - 9 p.m., Center Court. 941-575-3007 Hester Prynn Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 TC Carr & the Bolts of Blue The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Tona Wong The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 GreenMarket Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers An exclusive selection of locally grown, caught and cultivated foods and other products available to sample and purchase. Enjoy live entertainment by local musicians and fun activities for kids, gardening classes and live cooking by local chefs. Every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-939-2787

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Sunday - 25 Live Music in the Village

Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Paul Roush, Noon-3 p.m., Center Court. 941575-3007 Center for Performing Arts Exhibition: The Art of Harper, Jones and Kurzman Through Aug. 19 Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Harper, Jones and Kurzman are dedicated and prolific artists in their work. Opening reception June 29 from 6 - 8 p.m. 239-495-8989 The Naples Players - Sister Act Through July 30 The Naples Players at the Sugden Community Theater /Blackburn Hall, 701 5th Ave. S, Naples www.naplesplayers.org or 239-263-7990

Monday - 26

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

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

Friday - 30 The Sunset Celebration - High Tide

Tuesday - 27

Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900

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

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

Wednesday - 28 Live Music in the Village

Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Michael Hirst, Noon-3 p.m. & Trop Rock music by Danny Beach, 5-9 p.m. Center Court.

941-575-3007

Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Michael Hirst, Noon-3 p.m., Center Court.

941-575-3007 Art After Hours The Baker Museum 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples A monthly celebration of the arts. Enjoy free admission to The Baker Museum the last Wednesday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. A local band offers musical entertainment and audiences are welcome to view the galleries. 239-597-1111 Michelle Lambert Duo Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 John McCormick The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Thursday - 29 Mary Poppins Through Aug. 12 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers 239-278-4422 Nettie The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Bad Banditos Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Enjoy a Psychedelic Sixties Dance The Cultural Center 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte A 1960s Dance Party featuring Paisley Craze. 7 p.m. $15. www.theculturalcenter.com 941-625-4175 Sounds of Lake Kennedy Military Appreciation Concert Lake Kennedy Center 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. Cape Coral $3 per person. Doors open 1:30 p.m. Show starts at 2 p.m. 239-574-0575 pre-registration required Little Eddie & The Fat Fingers The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 The Art of Yoga for Cape Coral Art League YogaFit 1715 Cape Coral Parkway West, Cape Coral A night of fun, wine, light refreshments and a large variety of original artwork by members of the Cape Coral Art League. Proceeds from the art sales will help fund the replacement of the roof at the CCAL. 5 - 8 p.m., free, 239-443-4646

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