Publisher’s Spotlight
Summerseason
Thelocaltheatreseasonismoving intoitssummermode,butwestill haveplentyoftheatricalproductions toconsider.
FringeFortMyers2025Festival wrapsupitsfour-dayrunonJune1at theAlliancefortheArtsandtheOff BroadwayPalm Theatre,bothinFort Myers.
TheatreZonein Naplesisdoingitsfirst summermusicalthis year.Ghostthemusical willbepresentedJune5 throughJune15atthe G<heatre.
LegallyBlondeison themainstageat BroadwayPalmDinner TheatreinFortMyers May30throughJune 28.
sentedJune13-22intheOff BroadwayPalm.
ArtsBonitapresentsFiddleronthe RoofJr.June12-21atthe PerformingArtsCenterinBonita Springs.
InNaples,ProdigalSonplaysnow throughJune1atTheStudioPlayers.
VanitiescontinuesatPlayersCircle TheaterinFortMyersuntilMay8. ThatwillbefollowedbyTheComplete WorksofWilliamShakespeare (abridged)July4-13.
TheBelleTheatreinCapeCoral willstageInPieces,anewmusical, June13-22.
TheNaplesPlayerswillpresent SweeneyTodd(TheDemonBarberof FleetStreet)June25throughJuly27 attheKizzieTheater.
FloridaRepertoryTheatrewillkeep uslaughingthissummerwhenthey produceTilDeathDoUsPart:Late NiteCatechism3whichplaysJune11 throughJuly3inArtStageStudio TheatreindowntownFortMyers.
InNaples,GulfshorePlayhouse TeenConservatoryperformsThe LightningThief:ThePercyJackson MusicalJune27-29intheStruthers StudioattheBakerTheatre& EducationCenter.
TheEnemyofMyEnemyisMy EnemycontinuesitsrunthroughJuly 6ontheMurderMysteryDinnerTrain inFortMyers.
TheatreConspiracykicksoffits farewelltourinJune.EulaMae’s Beauty,BaitandTacklewillbeperformedJune5-8attheOff BroadwayPalmTheatreinFort Myers.The39Stepswillthenbepre-
Newconcerts
Itmaybegettinghot outside,butwehave somegreatconcerts comingourwayin SouthwestFlorida.
Toppingthelisthasto bethefirsteverconcert insideJetBlueParkin FortMyers.Country superstarLukeBryanwill bethefirstartisttoperforminside.Theshowis setforSaturday,June 14.Itisgreattofinally seethisevent.Hopefully,itgoeswell andwewillseemoreinsidethestadium.
TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon inFortMyershassomegoodshows onthebooks.Sofar,theschedule includesRestlessRoad,Ryan Montgomery,SteelPulse,Ballyhoo, BrianKelley,CooperAlan,TyMyers, andtheEliYoungBand.
SeminoleCasinoHotelin Immokaleeisworkinghardonanew concertscheduleandhopesto announcesoon.
AtHertzArenainEstero,somebig namesontapincludeHeart,Riley Green,Crowder,SteveMillerBand, JordanDavis,WarrenZeidersand JoeBonamassa.
TheBarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHallatFSWscheduleincludes ElvisCostello,Cain,AirSupplyand Herman’sHermitsstarringPeter Noone.
Thisyear’sRedWhiteandBoom inCapeCoralwillfeaturecountry artistGeorgeBirgeonJuly4. CaloosaSoundAmphitheaterin downtownFortMyershasClay WalkerandDrakeMillianonthe books.Insiderssayanewconcert announcementmaybecomingsoon. Rockon, Jamie
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TheatreZoneinNaplestostage Ghostthemusical
TheatreZoneinNaplesissummoning serioustalentforitssummerproduction ofGhost:TheMusical,runningJune5 throughJune15attheG<heatrein NorthNaples.
Basedonthe1990Oscar-winningfilm, thecasttakesontheiconicrolesimmortalizedbyPatrickSwayze,DemiMoore andWhoopiGoldberg.
ThemusicalissetinNewYorkCity featuringapowerfuloriginalscoreby GrammywinnerDaveStewart (Eurythmics).Ittellsthestoryofayoung couple,Molly,asculptorandpottery maker,andSamwho’sinfinanceonWall Street.WhenSamistragicallymurdered, hebecomestrappedasaghostbetween thisworldandthenext.Withthehelpof OdaMaeBrown,aphonystorefrontpsychicwhoneverexpectedtocommunicate
withthebeyond,Samfightstoexposehis murdererandsavethewomanheloves.
AnthonyNuccio,basedinFrederick, Md.,starsasSamWheat,thefinance guy-turned-ghostonamissionfromthe beyond.Anationallyrecognizedrock musicaltheatreperformer,Nuccio becamewell-knownbymillionsthroughouttheU.S.asDrew,theleadcharacter inthe10thanniversary,10-monthnationaltourofRockofAges.Ghostfeatures pop-rockmusic,Nuccio’sforteasa singer.“Sam,”hesays,“isagreatlesson forpeople,especiallyinthehighintensity WallStreetculture.It’saboutspirituality andtheperseveranceoflove.”
InadditiontohisroleinRockofAges, hehasbeenfeaturedinTheLastMatch, apro-wrestlingrockexperience,andin rockoperaslikeJesusChristSuperstar.
Nuccioisalsothewriterandsingerfor thehardrockbandAnimalIonandthe frontmanforthe‘80sbandTheReagan Years.HesayshisroleasSaminGhost willremindaudiences“toliveinthe momentandappreciatethepeople aroundyou,becauseyouneverknow whenitwillbetoolate.”
KaraKonkenplaysoppositeNuccioas MollyJensen,thegrievingsculptortrying topieceherlifebacktogether.Basedin Naples,Konkenismakingher17th appearanceonTheatreZone’sstagewith herroleinGhost:TheMusical,having previouslyperformedinTheatreZone’s productionsofGypsy(DaintyJune),9to 5(Doralee),IntotheWoods(Cinderella), andAida(Amneris).
Konkenpreppedforherrolewitha six-weekpotteryclassandcontinues
JasmineVizenaasOdaMaeBrowninGhost. photobyNickShirghio
ONTHECOVER:KaraKonken(asMollyJensen)and AnthonyNuccio(asSamWheat)inTheatreZoneʼs productionofGhostthemusical. photobyNickShirghio dailyvocalwarm-upsforher challengingvocalrole.She sayssheismovedbyMolly’s transitionfromjoytogrief, andherrediscoveryofher trueselfinthefaceofher grief.Afavoritelyricfroma songinGhostlendsahopeful messageforKonken, “Becausetheworldkeeps turning.AndIguessitalways will.Icanchoosetoturn aroundorIcanchoosetojust standstill.Eitherway,nothing stopsanotherday.”
JasmineVizena(Oda MaeBrown)isawell-known Naplesperformerwhohas recentlyreturnedtoNaples fromLosAngeles,whereshe honedherperformancecraft. ShetrainedattheAmerican MusicalandDramatic Academyandboastscredits includingChicago(Velma), Footloose(Rusty),Guysand Dolls(HotBoxDoll),The ImportanceofBeingErnest (Cecily),andAnnie(Starto Be).
ShewillplayOdaMae Brown,originallyperformedin thefilmbyWhoopiGoldberg. ShealsoplayedtheGoldberg filmroleofDoloresinthe musical,SisterAct.
Vizenawillbringcomedic timingtoOdaMaeBrown, whoshesays,“isacon womanwithaheartofgold whoserealpsychicabilities emergeinthestory.”Vizena willdrawonherownexperienceswithpsychicsand mediumsinherGhostrole andbelievesthatsomepeopledohaveanextrasensory gift.
Ghost:TheMusicalwillbe directedbyMarkDanniwith choreographyby TheatreZone’sassociate artisticdirectorKarenMolnar Danni,andmusicaldirection byCharlesFornara.
PerformanceswillbeJune 5,6,7,12,13and14at7:30 p.m.andJune7,8and15at 2p.m.
TheatreZonepresents musicalperformancesinthe 250-seatG<heatrelocatedinNaplesat13275 LivingstonRoad,between PineRidgeandVanderbilt Beachroads,onthecampus oftheCommunitySchoolof Naples.
Topurchasetickets($50, $65and$80),visitonlineat Theatre.Zoneorcallthebox officeat888-966-3352.
ElizabethDʼAiuto,NatalieBrowerandKimberlySuskindinVanitiesplayingnowthroughJune8atPlayers CircleTheaterinFortMyers.Forticketsandmoreinfo,call239-800-3292orvisitplayerscircletheater.com
VanitiesatPlayersCircleTheater
PlayersCircleTheater’ssummerseason kicksoffwithVanities:TheMusical(now throughJune8)byJackHeifner,withlyrics& musicbyDavidKirshenbaum.Thiscomicmusicaljourneyfollows3bubblyTexasteensfrom cheerleaderstosororitysisterstohousewives, liberatedwomen,andbeyond.Atruecoming-ofagestory,thishiddengemtakesaudiences throughthe60sand70sinamusicalscrapbook offriendscaughtupintimesthatarea-changing.
Next,PlayersCircle’seducationalwing, PlayersCircleStudio,willholdacampfor youngperformers.Aspiringactorsages8-14are invitedtostepintothewhimsicalworldofDr. Seuss.Thisexcitingthree-weektheatercamp (SeussicalJr.)runsfromJune4-20. Registrationsareavailableonline.
InJuly,theintimatetheaterinvitesaudiences tomarvelasthreewackymenperformallof Shakespeare’s37playsinjust97minutesinthe irreverentandirresistiblecomedy,TheComplete WorksofWilliamShakespeare(Abridged)by AdamLong,DanielSingerandJessWinfield.If youliketheBard,you’llloveit.Ifyouhate Shakespeare,you’llreallyloveit.
Starringthearea’smosttalented,ducktailed,andbobby-soxedyoungadults(ranging from15–22yearsold),PlayersCircleStudio presentsGrease(Aug.1–10)withmusic,lyrics
andbookbyJimJacobsandWarrenCasey.Get readyforablastfromthepastandenjoy “SummerNights,”“GreasedLightning”and“We GoTogether.”
WrappingupthesummerisTonyAwardwinnerThe25thAnnualPutnamCountySpelling Bee(Aug.19–Sept.7)withmusic&lyricsby WilliamFinn,BookbyRachelSheinkin, ConceivedbyRebeccaFeldman.Thisriotous Broadwaymusicalfollowsaneclecticgroupof awkwardteensastheyvieforthespelling championship.Sixspellersenter:Onlyone spellerleaveschampion.
Inadditiontofull-scaleproductions,Players Circleplanstoaddstand-upcomedy,livemusic, andavarietyofeclectictheatricalentertainment totheirsummerprogramming.
Throughoutthesummer,PlayersCirclewill welcomebacktothestageseveralSouthwest Floridafavorites,includingAJMendini,Kimberly Suskind,RachaelLord,LexiRaeSmith,Natalie Brouwer,StevenKennedy,ElizabethD’Aiuto andmore.AssociateartisticdirectorTed WioncekIIIisslatedtodirecteachofthemain stageproductions.Directorofeducation KimberlySuskindwilldirectGrease. Forticketsandmoreinformation,visit PlayersCircleTheater.comorcall239-800-3292. PlayersCircleTheatreislocatedat13211 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.
InPiecesonstageJune13-22at TheBelleTheatreinCapeCoral
ByTylerYoung
TheBelleisheatingup thesummerwithanawesomelineupofperformancesandprograms.From theempoweringteen takeoverofMeanGirlsto thebrandnewmusical,In Pieces,thisJuneis packedwithcan’t-miss moments.
Firstup,ourtalented youngadultstudentstake thestageastheybringthe hitmusicalMeanGirls: HighSchoolVersiontolifeJune6–8.Withsharpwit, iconiccharacters,andawholelotofpink,thishigh-energyproductionistheperfectwaytokickoffthemonth.
Next,openingJune13–22,TheBelleisproudto bringInPieces:ANewMusicalbyJoeyContrerastolife onstage.Amodernandmovingmusicalexploringlove, identity,andthemomentsthatshapeus,featuringa heartfeltscoreandafresh,dynamiclookatthewayswe love.
Haveabuddingactoror actressathome?Summer campkicksoffbeginning June9welcomingyoung performersforweeksof creativity,confidence-building,andfun.Camperswill gainhands-onexperience inacting,singing,dancing, andteamwork—onstage andoff.
And…we’rejustgetting started.Ourfourthseason isonthehorizon,packed withpowerfulstories,bold productions,andcommunityfavoritesthatpromiseto bringtheatremagicrighttoCapeCoral,checkusouton Facebook(@TheBelleTheatre)andvisitourwebsite, www.TheBelleTheatre.comformoreinformationorcall 239-323-5533toreserveyourseatstoday.
TheBelleTheatreislocatedat2708SantaBarbra Blvd.,unit135,CapeCoral.
TylerYoungisfounderandexecutivedirectorofThe BelleTheatre
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LateNiteCatechism returnstoFloridaRep
FloridaRepertoryTheatrewill presentTilDeathDoUsPart:Late NiteCatechism3,aninteractive comedybyMaripatDonovan,in theArtStageStudioTheatreJune 11throughJuly3.
TilDeathDoUsPart:LateNite Catechism3returnsaudience memberstothecatechismclassroomsettingunderthecomedic tutelageof“Sister”who,after teachingcountlessstudentsabout thesaints,venialsins,limboand more,isnowofferinguphilarious, interactivelessonsonthesacramentsofmarriageandthelast rites,includingherownwackyversionofthenewlywedgame. Audiencemembersdon’tneedto beCatholictoenjoytheprogram because“Sister”clearlyexplains religiousreferencesinalightheartedway.Theyalsodon’tneedtobe
marriedtoappreciateSister’s compellingandsurprisingtakeon marriageanddying.Plus,each performanceisamixofscripted dialogandimprovisationcreating afreshanduniqueexperiencefor attendees.
FloridaRep’sproductionstars Denise(MarieChristina)Fennell whoreturnsafterplayingthe engagingandfeistynuninlast season’spresentationofLateNite Catechism.
GregLongenhagen,Florida Repproducingartisticdirector, said,“Wearepleasedtobring ‘Sister’backtoFloridaRepfor anotherrousingandraucous engagement.Lastsummer,Denise Fennellquicklybecameafanfavoritethroughherengagingand interactivestyle.Classroomparticipationcontinuestobeencouraged
sobringalongyoursweetieandyoursenseof humorandjoinusforamostunconventionaland hilarious‘counseling’session.”
TilDeathDoUsPart:LateNiteCatechism3is producedbyEntertainmentEvents,Inc.andhas playedincitiesaroundtheUnitedStates.
Matineeperformancesareofferedat2p.m.on Wednesdays,Thursdays,Fridays,Saturdaysand Sundays;eveningperformancesat7p.m.on FridaysandSaturdaysinFloridaRep’sArtStage StudioTheatre.TheTheatre’sBayStreetparking lotopens2hoursbeforeeachperformanceand offersguestsfreeparkingacrossthestreetfromthe FloridaRepentrance.
Ticketsare$67andmaybepurchasedonlineat www.floridarep.orgorbycallingtheboxofficeat 239-332-4488ortoll-freeat877-787-8053.
GulfshorePlayhouseConservatory: TheLightningThief
KristenCoury,founder,CEO&productionartisticdirector ofGulfshorePlayhouse,announcedthecastandcreative teamforitsupcomingSummerTeenConservatoryproduction ofTheLightningThief:ThePercyJacksonMusical.
Featuringacastofexceptionalstudentperformers betweentheagesof13and18,thisaction-packedmusical adventurewillbeperformedJune27-29intheStruthers Studioatthestate-of-the-artBakerTheatreandEducation Center.
AdaptedfromRickRiordan’sbest-sellingnovel,The LightningThieffollowsPercyJackson,ateenwhodiscovers he'sthehalf-bloodsonofaGreekgod.WhenZeus’smaster lightningboltisstolen,Percyembarksonaquesttofindthe truth,clearhisname,andpreventawaramongthegods—all whilenavigatingpowershecan'tcontrolandmonstershe can'tescape.
Thishigh-energyproductionfeaturesanoriginalrock scoreandisappropriateforaudiencesages8andup.
DirectorJohnPerineshared,“Beyondgettingtobeapart oftellingoneofmyfavoritestoriesonstage,I'mmostexcited forTheLightningThieftoprovideanopportunityforthese studentstoplaykidsonstage,allowingthemtobringintheir livedexperiencestoinformtheirinterpretationofacharacter. Thismusicalisabeautifulcelebrationoftheuniquegifts everyonebringstothisquestcalledlifeandapowerful
reminderthatwearestrongertogetherthanwearealone.”
ThecastincludesCayleeValenciaasPercyJackson, CamilaTenorioasAnnabethChase,LindsayLancasteras GroverUnderwood,BrytaniHensonasLuke&others, SamanthaDooneyasSally&others,JamesCorliss-Rivero asChiron&others,ScarlettMeinertasClarisseLaRue&others,RiverInskipasMr.D&others,JillianCinnamonas SilenaBeauregarde&others,SamanthaCraparoasKatie Gardener&others,MaryKateMastersonasCharon&others,JordanDanielsasAres&others,OliviaDooneyasThe Oracle&others,JiaCinnamonasMrs.Dodds&others, MichaelSrokaasPoseidon/ensemble&others,Brecken VishioasHades/ensemble&others.
DirectorofEducationStevenCalakosadded,“Thiswillbe ahigh-levelproductioninthebeautifulStruthersStudio,givingourteensthechancetoperformwithprofessionallighting, sound,costumes,andscenicdesign.It’sarareopportunity foryoungperformerstoexperiencewhatit’sliketoworkina professionaltheatre.It’strulythehighestlevelofexperience ayoungactorcanhaveinNaples,andthey’llhaveanunforgettabletimewithus!”
Ticketsare$25andavailableforpurchaseonlineat gulfshoreplayhouse.org.StruthersStudioattheBaker TheatreandEducationCenterislocatedat100GoodletteFrankRoadSouth,Naples.
CulturalParkTheatreunveils63rd season
CulturalParkTheatreheldaspecialpartyMay17andunveiledits 63rdseasonschedule:
Matildathemusical Sept.19-28
MatildatheMusicalfollowsabrilliantyounggirlwithextraordinary powerswhostandsuptohercruel parentsandtheevilheadmistress, MissTrunchbull.Withheart,humor, andcatchysongs,thisupliftingstory celebratescourageandimagination.
DonʼtDressforDinner Oct.17-26
Bernardplansaromanticweekend withhismistresswhilehiswifeis away,butthingsquicklyunravelwhen hiswifereturnsearly,hisbestfriendis clueless,returnsearly,hisbestfriend isclueless,andchaosensueswith mistakenidentitiesandmiscommunications.
OldSchoolLiving (InOurOldSchool) Nov.14-23
Attheir45thclassreunion,Denise pitchestheideaofbuyingtheir recentlyvacatedhighschoolandconvertingtheclassroomsintocondos. Morningannouncements,guest
speakers,activities,andexerciseprogramslendawholenewmeaningto beingaseniorinhighschool.
Amusical(TBA) Dec.12-21
SweeneyTodd Jan.23-Feb.1
Aninfamoustale:SweeneyTodd, avengefulbarber,returnsto19thcenturyLondontoseekjustice againstthejudgewhoruinedhislife. TeamingupwithpieshopownerMrs. Lovett,hisdeadlyplanleadstoa shockingnewrecipe—andawaveof blood-soakedrevenge.
DogwoodWinter Feb.20-March1
JimmyBuffettʼsEscapeto Margaritaville March20-29
EscapetoMargaritavilleisamusicalcomedyfeaturingclassichitslike “Margaritaville,”“Cheeseburgerin Paradise”and“Fins.”Withahilarious bookbyGregGarcia&MikeO’Malley, it’stheultimatepartyonstage.
TheCompleteWorksofWilliam Shakespeare(abridged) May22-31
TheCompleteWorksofWilliam Shakespeare(Abridged)isafastpaced,hilariousrompthroughallof Shakespeare’splays.Join3madcap actorsastheyracethroughtheBard’s comedies,historiesandtragediesin onewild,laughter-filledperformance.
Thetheatreislocatedat528 CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral.For ticketsandinfo,call239-772-5862or visitculturalparktheatre.org
Whennewly-divorcedGrace VaughnreturnshometoSavannah, Georgia,sheknowsshecancounton hermotherRubytobethereforher. AlongwithRubyandherdinercome Ruby’sfriends,allhashingouttheir owntrialswithplentyofsnarkycommentsandmusingsaboutlife.
TheNaplesPlayerspresents SweeneyTodd
TheNaplesPlayersannounce thehighlyanticipatedopeningof SweeneyTodd:TheDemonBarber ofFleetStreet,Stephen Sondheim’sTonyAward-winning musical,runningfromJune25 throughJuly27attheKizzie Theater.
Thisthrilling,fast-pacedmusical adventureblendsrazor-sharpwit, unforgettablemelodies,andadash ofdelightfulmischief.Farfroma typicaldarkdrama,SweeneyTodd isamasterfullycraftedtaleburstingwithhumor,heart,andsoaring songsthatwillhaveaudiences captivatedfromthemomentthe curtainrises.
Underthevisionarydirection andchoreographyofDawn LebrechtFornara,andwithmusical directionbyCharlesFornara,this productionpromisesabold,unforgettabletheatricalexperience. ScenicdesignbyMichaelSantos andcostumesbyMollieBerman& MaryAnneMcKerrowwilltransport audiencesdirectlytothefoggy streetsofVictorianLondon.
PeterCaporalstarsasthe broodingandcharismaticSweeney Todd,amanreturningtoLondon withaplan—andarazor—tosettle oldscores.
MaryAnneMcKerrowshinesas thedelightfullyeccentricMrs. Lovett,whosequestionablemeat piessparkplentyoflaughsand chaos.
JohnMcKerrowbringscommandingauthorityasthemorally corruptJudgeTurpin.
LandonLibbeyandJorjaEvans charmastheyounglovers, AnthonyandJohanna,whose questforfreedomaddsaheartfelt layertothestory.
RoundingoutthecastareKelly Rossbergastheever-watchful Beadle,LaddBorisastheflamboyantAdolfoPirelli,andatalented ensemblecastbringingthislively taletolife.
FeaturingSondheim’siconicscore, includingbelovedsongslike“The WorstPiesinLondon,”“Johanna,”and “ALittlePriest,”thisproductionbrings oneofmusicaltheatre’sgreatestworks totheNaplesstageinanexcitingand highlyentertainingnewway.
Ticketsareavailableonlineat NaplesPlayers.orgorbycallingthe
TNPBoxOfficeat239-263-7990. Pricesrangefrom$50-$55.Showsrun WednesdaythroughSaturdayat7:30 p.m.andSundaysat2p.m.Student, educator,andveterandiscountsare available.
TheNaplesPlayersKizzieTheater islocatedat7015thAvenueSouth, Naples.
TheatreConspiracybeginsfarewell touratOffBroadwayPalmTheatre
TheatreConspiracy announcesits33rdconsecutiveseasonandisproud toannounceastunning lineupacrossavarietyof venuesforitsfinalseason inFortMyers.Continuing decadesofbold,boundarypushingtheatrein SouthwestFlorida,producingartisticDirectorBill Taylorwillofferanunforgettable“FarewellFloridatour season.”
TheatreConspiracyhas builtthisfinalseasonhonoringthetenetsofartistic collaboration,generously givingbacktothecommunityitserves,and providingnewandnever-before-seenworks thathavemadeitacommunityfavoritefor overthreedecades.
EulaMae’sBeauty,Bait&Tacklewillbe performedJune5-8attheOffBroadway PalmTheatreonColonialBoulevardinFort Myers.
EulaMae’sBeauty,Bait&TackleisbyFrankBlockerandClark Richards.
ThestoryissetinOdeopolis,Ala.EulaMaelefttherodeocircuit andbuiltherownbusiness,EulaMae’sBeauty,BaitandTackle–formerlyEulaMae’sBaitandTackle,butchangedtoaccommodatethe town'sneedforan“all-in-oneshop.”Thisisnottomentionfacilitating RitaMaeRaspberry’ssixthconsecutivefruitlesscampaigntobecome MissAlabama.Thisyear,she’saimin’towin.
AsRitaMaesays,“Youhavetowantthatcrown,BodyandSoul.” Afterall,MissAlabamaisnotjustanotherpageant.Itwon’thappen, however,iftheinterview,swimsuit,andtalentcompetitionshaveanythingtosayaboutit.Helpingthefacadeareallthecolorfulcharacters thatmadetheplayaninstitutioninAtlanta.
The39Steps,byRickBarlow,fromthenovelbyJohnCuchan, basedonthemoviebyAlfredHitchcock,willbepresentedJune1322attheOffBroadwayPalm.
The39StepsisastageplayadaptedbyPatrickBarlowfromthe 1915novelbyJohnBuchanandthe1935AlfredHitchcockfilmofthe samename.
TheplayfollowsthestoryofRichardHannay,amanwhofindshimself caughtupinadangerousandexcitingadventure.Setin1930sEngland,the playbeginswithHannayattendingadulleveningatthetheater.
Hiseveningtakesanunexpectedturnwhenhemeetsamysteriouswoman whoaskstoaccompanyhimbacktohisflat.
Ticketsareonsalenow,andpricingvariesbyeventandvenue.Ticketsare availablebycalling239-208-1003oratwww.theatreconspiracyfl.com
LegallyBlonde atBroadwayPalmDinnerTheatre
BroadwayPalmDinner
Theatrepresentsthefabulously fun,award-winningLegally BlondeTheMusical,running May30throughJune28.
Thishigh-energyhitisa vibrantcelebrationofself-discovery,empowerment,andthe powerofpink.
Basedonthebeloved2001 film,LegallyBlondeTheMusical followsfashion-forwardsorority queenElleWoodsasshetrades MalibuforHarvardLawSchool inaboldattempttowinbackher ex-boyfriend.Alongtheway,Elle challengesexpectations,shattersstereotypes,anddiscovers she’sfarmorethanjustapretty face.Withcatchysongs,dynamicchoreography,andaheartwarmingmessage,thismusical issomuchfun,itshouldbeillegal!
Thelocalproductionstars
KendallParrettasElleWoods andBryanChanasEmmett.
Performancestakeplaceat BroadwayPalmDinnerTheatre, locatedat1380ColonialBlvd.in FortMyers.Eveningshowsfeatureadinnerat5:30p.m.followedbytheperformanceat 7:30p.m.Matineeperformances offerlunchat11:30a.m.witha1 p.m.showtime.Ticketprices startat$85fordinnerandshow, $75forlunchandshow,and$65 forshow-onlyoptions.Groupdiscountsareavailableforparties of20ormore.Studentrushtickets(showonly)willalsobeavailablefor$45withavalidstudent IDattheboxoffice,withmeal upgradesavailable.
Ticketsareonsalenowand canbepurchasedonlineat BroadwayPalm.com,bycalling theboxofficeat239-278-4422, orinpersonatthetheatre.
KendallPaigeParrettasElleWoodsandCaliAlessiasBruiser
BryanChanasEmmettandKendallParrettasElle WoodsinLegallyBlonde. photosbyMikeShapiro
NewgroupshowinJune atArtsforACTGallery
ArtsforACTGallery willfeature“ABird’sEye View”groupexhibitin Junethatfeaturesthe currentworksofRose Jung,AnnMcCarty-Rose andStevenHill,and paystributetolateartist Dom-O-Nick. Anopeningreception isscheduledforFriday, June6from5to9p.m. inconjunctionwiththe monthlyFortMyersArt Walk.
RoseJungisamixed mediaartist,whoviews herartasanexpressionofnature,influencedbyenvironmentalchangeandits impactontheworld.Herloveofglobal traveltoAsia,Europeandyearslivingin MicronesianandHawaiiisreflectedin herphotographyandherjewelry.
AnnMcCarty-Rose hasbeenplayingwith colorandcreatingfrom anearlyage.Annstarted showingherworksin 1995,winningawards locally,andnationally. Shebeganteachingin 1997.In2014,she receivedabachelor’s degreeincommunication. Thestrongestemotions evokethestrongestcreations.
StevenHillcomes fromafamilyofartists andmusicians. Surroundedbycreativity,Stevenfellin lovewiththegreatmastersofimpressionsandtheRenaissance.Steven receivedabachelor’sdegreeinartfrom SyracuseUniversity.Heisoftenseedisplayingbothhisartandmusicaltalents
atFortMyersMusicWalkandArtWalk. Dom-O-Nickwasknownasthe“Glass Wizard,”andhepassedonMarch15.He foundjoyinrestoringandrepairingcrystalandglassitems.Piecesdamaged beyondrepairwereusedtocreatenew, fascinatingoriginalworksofbrokenglass art.Asheoftensaid,“Eachpieceof glassIplaceonthecanvasisequivalent toasinglestrokeofabrush
ThisexhibitcontinuesthroughJune 30.
ArtsforACTGalleryprovidesaquality,contemporaryexhibitiongalleryfeaturingoriginalart,limitededitionprints, giclees,hand-craftedfinecrafts,tee shirts,silverandglassbeadjewelry, gourdart,raku,clay,andartcards.Itisa “mustsee”destinationforallartlovers andcollectors,providingauniqueopportunityforeveryonetolearnandenjoyart.
Thegalleryislocatedat2265FirstSt. intheDowntownRiverDistrict.
AnnMcCarty-Rose
Dom-O-Nick
TowerGalleryfeaturesareaartists
TowerGalleryonSanibelIslandneedstobearegular stopineveryone’slifewholivesinorvisitsourarea.This largebeautifulcooperativegalleryhas23localartists whoworkintwodimensional,threedimensional,oil, acrylicandwatercolors,photography,ceramic,fiber,wood glassandmetal.Theworkisalwayschangingandthere’s alwayssomethingnewandexcitingtosee.There’ssomethingreallywonderfulaboutthisspace.
TowerGalleryhasbeenopensince1982(43years ago!andwasmovedonthebackofaflatbedtruckfrom thebeachtoitspresentlocationin1994.
Thegalleryhasbeenthroughafairamountofhurricanes,theworstbeingHurricaneIanandstoodstrong. Thegallerywasn’tfloodedandalltheartlived.We reopenedsoonafterthebridgewasrepairedandhave beengoingstrongsince!
Comeseewhattheyallhavebeenworkingon.They areopensevendaysaweekfrom10a.m.to6p.m.
TowerGalleryislocatedat751TarponBayRoadon SanibelIsland.Formoreinformation,call239-472-4557 orvisittowergallery.net
Icons&Idols:ArtinPopCulture atSidney&BerneDavisArtCenterinJune
TheSidney& BerneDavisArt Centerannounces twoartexhibitions openingduringArt WalkonFriday, June6.
TheGrand AtriumhostsIcons &Idols:ArtinPop Culture(ajuried exhibition).ThesecondfloorCapital GallerywillshowcaseCreative Horizons:Art Teachers’Visions co-curatedby VictoriaWebber.
Icons&Idols:Art inPopCultureexhibitionshowcases creativeinterpretationsoftheicons, trends,andphenomenathathave shapedourculturallandscape.Thisopen callinvitedartiststosubmittheirwork andtoexplorethevibrantandeverevolvingworldofpopculturethrough theiruniqueartisticlens.Accepted artists'workswillbejudgedandthetop twoprizeswillbeannouncedonopening night.Thepublichasasayinwho
shouldwinthePeople'sChoiceAwards, whichisannouncedonMusicWalk, June20duringtheRealDealdueling pianosconcertandonSBDACsocial mediaplatforms.VotescanbepurchasedinpersonattheSidney&Berne DavisArtCenter.
Whetherartistswerecaptivatedby thegoldenageofHollywood,fascinated bythelatestviraltrends,orinspiredby theiconsofmusic,television, andsocialmedia,SBDACcelebratestheircreativitywiththis popularannualjuriedexhibition. Thewinnersoftheexhibitionwill bedecidedbyapanelofjudges. The2025JuneJuriedJudges willbeMariaPaterno,Mariapia MalerbaandDianeGiraldo. UpstairsintheCapitalGallery, CreativeHorizons:ArtTeachers’ Visionsexhibitionbringstogether thediverseandimaginative worksoftheVisualArtTeachers fromtheSchoolDistrictofLee CountyandLeeCountyCharter Schools.Thisshowprovidesa uniqueplatformfortheseeducatorstostepoutsidetheirclassroomsandexpresstheirartistic autonomy.Throughthisexhibition,theteachersrevealtheir
personalcreativejourneys,showcasinga varietyofmediums,styles,andthemes. Eachpiecereflectsthepassionand expertisethattheseeducatorsbringto theirteaching,offeringviewersaglimpse intotheartisticvisionsthatinspirethe nextgenerationofartists.
BothshowsopenduringFortMyers ArtWalkonFriday,June6from6to10 p.m.andwillrunthroughJune26. SBDACwillalsofeaturelivemusicfrom 7to11p.m.onSidney’sRooftop SculptureGarden.TheSidney&Berne DavisArtCenterisat2301FirstSt.in thehistoricdowntownFortMyersRiver District.Formoreinformation,call239333-1933orvisitthewebsiteat www.sbdac.com
AndyJeter
JasonFleenor
JulianaVersari
DAASGalleryshowcases artofAndreaGornik
DAASCo-OpArtGallery&GiftsisexhibitingtheworkofmultimediaartistAndreaGornikinthemonthofJune.
AnopeningreceptionisscheduledfortheeveningofFriday, June6from5:30to9p.m.Thisisafreeevent,andtheadjacent Arts&EatsCaféwillbeopenduringthesamehours.TheexhibitionisondisplayuntilJune29..
AndreaGornikisamultimediaartistwhoseworkexploresthe evolvingnatureofcreativeexpression.Hercurrentexhibition showcasesadiversebodyofwork,rangingfromabstractforms tobotanicalstudiesandwildlifesubjects—thatreflectthefluidity andongoingevolutionofherartisticvoice.
Workingprimarilyinacrylicandmixedmedia,Gornikemphasizestextureasbothavisualandtactileexperience,inviting viewerstoengagewitheachpieceonmultiplesensorylevels. Herartisatestamenttogrowthinmotion,alwaystransforming, yetrootedinadeepappreciationfornature’sformandfeeling.
“Thiscollectionrepresentsapivotalchapterinmycreative journey—onedefinedbyexploration,transition,anddiscovery,” explainsGornik,inreferencetotherawemotionofabstractcompositionstotheorganicintricacyofbotanicalformsandthe vibrantpresenceofwildlifeinherwork.
“Eachpieceisareflectionofmovementandmetamorphosis. Myprocessisrootedintexture,builtthroughlayersofacrylic, jointcompound,andmixedmedia—toevokebothdepthand immediacy,”concludestheartist,whoseexhibitionisnotabout arrivingatasinglestyle,butabouthonoringtheflux,thefreedom,andtherichnessthatcomesfromallowingtheworkto evolvealongsideher.
Everyoneis invitedtoattend thiseventand meettheartiston thefirstFridayof June.DAASCoOpArtGallery& Giftsislocatedat 10051McGregor Blvd.,suite104,in FortMyers(adjacenttoArts&Eats Café)onthe Allianceforthe Artscampus.
Thegallery’shoursareWednesdaytoSundayfrom10 a.m.to2p.m.Moreinformationaboutthevenuecanbe foundatdaascoop.comorbycalling239-955-0422.
NewexhibitsopeninginJune atVisualArtsCenterinPuntaGorda
TheVisualArtsCenterinPuntaGordahasthree newexhibitsopeninginJune.
CoastalVibes
There’ssomethingtransformativeaboutbeingnear thecoast-a uniqueblendof beautyand serenitythat awakensallthe senses.The seaspeaksto usoflife’svastness,depth, mystery,and unpredictability. Thisexhibition showcasesart thattransports ustotheshore andcaptures theextraordinaryessence ofcoastallife.Coast VibeswillbeondisplayJune10toJuly1.
OvertheBridge
Reimagine:AFreshPerspectiveinArt
Toreimagineistoseethefamiliarwithneweyes.It’sthat momentwhenwhatsomethingmeans,howit’sused,orhow it’smadeshifts-andsuddenly,itbecomessomethingentirely different.Thisexhibitionfeatures2Dand3Dartworkthathas beenboldlyreconceptualized.Thesepiecesinviteustoponder,toimagine,andtobedelightfullysurprised.Reimagine exhibitwillhangJune10toJuly1.
ThisexhibitunitestheperspectivesofB.A.WikoffandLily ObsitnikexploringlifealongthePeaceRiverandthesurroundinglandscapesofsouthwestFlorida.Throughthemesof transition,community,andconnection,theartistsofferadialogueshapedbytheirexperiencesinthisever-changing region.OvertheBridgewillbeondisplayJune4toJuly9.
AnawardsreceptionissetforThursday,June12from5to 7p.m.
TheVisualArtsCenterislocatedat210MaudSt.inPunta Gorda.Formoreinformation,call941-639-8810orvisitonline atvisualartcenter.org
KathleenWilke
NicoleSandling
LanceHenderson
RipplesexhibitshowcasesFortMyers BeachArtAssociationandTaniaBegg
TheTribbyArtsCenter atShellPointpresents Ripples,anexhibitfeaturingartbymembersofthe FortMyersBeachArt Associationandartist TaniaBegg. Continuingthrough July19,Ripplesisacelebrationofpaintings,with morethan80worksofart bythemembersofthe FortMyersBeachArt Association,alongwitha varietyofsculpturescreatedbyaward-winning, multi-mediumartistTania BeggofPuntaGorda. Featuringworksfrommanylocal artists,Ripplesincludesadiversemix ofstylesandmediums—pastel, acrylicandoilpainting,watercolor painting,mixedmedia,andmore.
Thisyear'stheme,Ripples,encouragesyoutoslowdown,lookcloser, andfeeltheechoes—whetherpersonal,environmental,oremotional— thatshapeourinterconnectedworld.
TheexhibitopenedMay17. GalleryhoursatTribbyArtsCenter areTuesdaytoSaturday10a.m.to3 p.m.Admissionisfree.Thecenteris locatedat17281OnParBlvd.,Fort Myers.Call239-415-5667orvisittribbyartscenter.comformoredetails. FormoreabouttheFortMyers BeachArtAssociation,visitonlineat fortmyersbeachart.com
TaniaBegg
KarenMeredith-FMBAA
LukeBryanwillbefirstartist toperforminsideJetBluePark
CountrymusicsuperstarLuke Bryan,whowillkickoffabrandnew30 pluscitytourthissummer,the“Country SongCameOnTour,”willmakehistory inFortMyersasthefirstartisttoperforminsideJetBlueParkatFenway South,thespringtraininghomeofthe BostonRedSox.
Thefive-timeEntertainerofThe Year,whohasplayedfornearly15millionfansduringhiscareer,willmake hishistoricappearanceatJetBluePark atFenwaySouthinFortMyerson Saturday,June14.
“LeeCountyresidentsandRedSox fanshavebeenaskingforustoreplicatetheconcertswedoinBostonat JetBlueParkforyearssowearereally excitedtobeabletomakethishappen,”saidseniorvicepresident/Fenway ConcertsandEntertainmentLarry Cancro.“Asthefirstshowinside JetBluePark,Ithinkattendeesarereallygoingtobesurprisedatthetransformationfromwhattheyareusedtoseeingforaspringtraininggame.Picturea hugestageintheoutfield,largevideo
displayscreens,tonsoflightsandactualhardsurfaceflooringoverthegrass. Thisshowwillgivefansthatpurchase fieldseatingachancetoactuallyhave aseatonfieldnexttotheGreen Monster.”
JetBlueParkwasdesignedtobea replicaofFenwayParkinBostonand theconcertexperiencewillmimicthe FenwayConcertSeriesthatformore than20yearshasbeenaleadingconcertdestinationfeaturingadiverse rangeoftopartists.
“WehadagreatexperienceofworkingwithLukeBryanatFenwayandhe putsonanamazingshowsoweknow thisisgoingtobeahomerunasthe firstinsideJetBlueParkandthere’s nothingbetterthananoutdoorconcert underthestars.”Cancroadded.
BillboardsaysLukehaslonghoned inonhisshowmanshipcraft,“thekey tohissuccessasoneofcountry music’sforemostambassadorsfor morethanadecadehasbeenhislongperfectedonstageblendoflovable goofball,sultryswaggerandpositive
attitude.”Asalongtimesupporterand advocateforyoungtalent,Lukewill featuresomeofcountrymusic’supand comingartistsasspecialguestsonthis show,includingConnerSmith,Ashland Craft,andAdrienNunez.DJRockwill alsoappearonthisshow.
“Foroveradecade,JetBluePark hasbeentheheartofRedSoxbaseballinSouthwestFlorida,andnow we’reexcitedtoexpanditsroleasan entertainmentdestination,”saidpresidentandCEOoftheBostonRedSox SamKennedy.
“Livemusicissuchahugepartof theFenwayParkexperienceandbringingthattraditiontoFortMyershas beenalongtimegoal.We’rethrilledto haveLukeBryankickthingsoff,and wecan’twaitforfanstobepartofwhat wehopeisthestartofsomethingspecial.HugethankstoourincrediblepartnersatLiveNationandinLeeCounty formakingthishappen,”addsKennedy
ThetourisproducedbyLiveNation.
Ticketsstartat$84andareonsale atredsox.com/lukebryan
WyattEasterling,Bear&Robert atACMAlisteningroominJune
TheAmericanaCommunityMusic Associationkeepsthelivemusicgoing thissummerandfallwithintimateconcerts attheirlisteningroominFortMyers.
ThecurrentscheduleattheACMAlisteningroomincludesWyattEasterlingon June7,BearandRobertonJune21, KristyLeeonJuly12,GeorgeWorthmore andtheDivebombersonAug.23,Nate CurrinonSept.6,AliceWallaceonOct.4, GrantMalloyonOct.18,BenGageon Nov.1andDougMcLeodonNov.15
WyattEasterling’sdecadesofsuccess inthemusicindustryincludesamyriadof rolesfromperformertosongwriter,andas anexecutiveofbothamajorrecordlabel andpublishingcompany.Thiswealthof experienceandaccompanyingsuccessin allthesevaryingfacetsoftheindustry, givehimauniqueandvaluableunderstandingofthemusicbusiness.
WhenAtlanticRecordsopenedtheir Nashvilleoffice,Easterlingsigned onaschiefofA&R,andstartedhis trackrecordofsuccessbysigning artistssuchasTracyLawrence, MichaelJohnson,NealMcCoyand JohnMichaelMontgomery.
EasterlingalongwithDoug Johnson,producedMontgomery's multi-platinumdebutalbum,Life’sA Dance.Wyattthenpartneredwith MilesCopeland(Sting,ThePolice, IRSRecords)andformedthe NashvilleDivisionofBugle PublishingGroupandFirstars ManagementasDirectorof Operations.Easterlingbrought KeithUrbantoFirstars Managementandworkedatlength withUrbaninthestudiorecording theprojectthatlandedKeithhisfirst majordealatWarnerBros. Records.
TheACMAwelcomesbackthefolkblues-AmericanaduoBearandRoberton June21.CindyBearandFrancRobertare anawardwinningsinger-songwriterduo fromJacksonville.
Togethertheiracousticsoundhasbeen describedasadeepwellofofFolk,Blues andAmericanawithhighenergy.Thisduo placed#6inthetop10inthe2024Will McLeanBestNewFloridaSongContest! CindyandFranc’scatchymelodies,toe tappingrhythms,andsoulfullyricswill touchyourheartinmanydifferentways, andwillalwaysleaveyouwantingmore.
ACMAmembersandsinger-songwriters BillFreyandLenMakowskiwillopenthe June21show.
KristyLeeperformsforthefirsttimeon theACMAstageonJuly12.
Kristy’scareerstartedintheearly 2000’swithanexclusivedealthrough TargetStoresacrosstheU.S.releasing herfirstalbum,Lifescapes.She’s beentouringtheU.S.andoverseas forthelast20plusyears.
Inadditiontousheringnotableartists intothemainstream,Easterlingand CopelandcreatedBuglePublishing Group’sTheCastle,thefirstofitskind songwriter'sretreatheldyearlyatMiles Copeland’sChateauMarouattein France.
AfterBuglePublishing,Easterling decideditwastimetogetbacktosongwritingandpromptlysignedwith DreamWorksPublishing.Eventually WyattopenedTerraNovaMusic,his ownpublishingcompanyinNashville.
ACMAmemberRobertBidneywill opentheshowonJune7.
Althoughshewasdiagnosedwith multiplesclerosisin2012,hercreativespiritisprovingtobethetherapythatisstrongerthanthedisease. Herlatestrelease(2023),The OliveTree,debutedat#1onthe iTunesbluescharts.
Kristy’srawauthenticityhascapturedtheheartsofaloyalinternationalfanbaseaswellassomeof music’stopnames.Shehastoured andsharedthestagewithLeon Russell,ZacBrownBand,Indigo Girls,G.Love&SpecialSauce,Jack Johnson,JasonIsbell,SisterHazel andImagineDragons–tonamea few.Shehasplayedsomeofthe mostprestigiousmusicfestivalsinthe worldincludingBluesFestAustralia,the HangoutFest,30ASongwritersFestival, Cayamo&TheRockBoatFestivalsat Sea,andherownconception,the UnleashedWomen’sMusicFestivalin Pensacola.
OpeningtheJuly12showisKevin JohnAllen.
Doorsopenat6:30p.m.formostlisteningroomshows.
TheACMAlisteningroomislocatedat AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation,2756 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.Formore detailsandschedules,visitwww.americanacma.orgorfollowthemon Facebook.
BearandRobert
WyattEasterling
KristyLee
Duelingpianoskicksoff summeratDavisArtCenter
Getreadyforanightofnon-stopfun andmusicasRealDealDuelingPianos takethestageattheSidney&Berne DavisArtCenteraspartoftheSoundsof Summer2025MusicSeries.ThedynamicduoofPaulNicodemiandMatt Newboldwillbringtheiruniqueblendof high-intensityplaying,audienceinteraction,andcomedytoSouthwestFlorida onFriday,June20at7:30p.m.
Thisall-requestshowpromisestobe anunforgettableexperience,withthe duotakingrequestsfromtheaudience andplayingawiderangeofhits,from oldiestomodernclassics.Thisshow bringsbigcitypianobarvibesto SouthwestFloridaandinthegorgeous GrantAtriumoftheSidney&Berne DavisArtCenter.
PaulNicodemi,aDetroitnativewith classicalpianotraining,bringshisown styleofperformance,oftencomparedto BenFolds.MattNewbold,hailingfrom LasVegas,hasperformedaticonicvenuessuchastheGrandOleOpryand NewYork-NewYorkHotelCasino,and hasevenentertainedtroopswiththe USO.Together,theypromisetobringthe housedownwiththeirenergyandcharisma.
TheRealDealDuelingPianosshow isauniqueformofentertainmentthat combinesmusic,comedy,improv,and audienceinteraction,makingeachshow aone-of-a-kindexperience.Don'tmiss outonthefunandexcitementasthey bringtheelectrifyingpianobarexperiencetoDowntownFortMyers.ForparticipantsintheJuneexhibitioninthe GrandAtrium,makesuretoattendthe concert.ThewinnerfortheJuneJuried Exhibition(Icons&Idols:ArtinPop Culture)People’sChoiceAwardwillbe announcedduringtheduelingpianos concert.
TwoGrandAtriumeventsalongwith FridayNight’satSidney’sRooftopcompletetheSoundofSummer2025Music SeriesinJulyandAugust.TheJuly18 showwillbetheSummerSideshow: Rock,Hip-Hop&EDMAlternativeCircus (AnIndoorSBDAC“Backlot”Event).The finalconcertwillbetheDannySinoffTrio onAug.15.FridayNightsatSidney’s Rooftopcontinueswithavarietyoflive music,DJLatinnight,DJhousemusic night,open-micexperiences,andretrorooftopparties.
Formoreinformationandtickets,call 239-333-1933orvisitwww.sbdac.com
TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter isat2301FirstSt.inthehistoricdowntownFortMyersRiverDistrict.
DiamondRio atTheRanch
TheSamGalloway FordConcertSeries presentedDiamond RioonMay8atThe RanchConcertHall andSalooninFort Myers.TheGrammy Awardwinningband includesoriginalmembersMartyRoe(lead vocals),Jimmy Olander(guitar/banjo), DanaWilliams (bass/vocals)andDan Truman(piano)and newbandmates CarsonMcKee (fiddle/harmony vocals)andMicah Schweinsberg(drums). photosbyJamieKuser
MattNewbold
PaulNicodemi
ArtsBonita keepsthe musicgoinginsummer
ArtsBonita’slivemusiccontinues inJuneandthroughoutthesummer withshowsatthePerformingArts CenterinBonitaSprings.
ZacharyBartholomew willperformTheBlueNoteSound:HoraceScope,TheMusicofHoraceSilver onJune19at7:30p.m.
HoraceSilver’sensembles,compositions,andpianoplayingdefined oneofthemostmusically-richperiodsofjazz:HardBop.Silver’s musictakesthefieryvirtuosityof bebop,thesoulfulfeelingofthe blues,andcombinesitwithsophisticated(andcatchy)arrangements andcompositions.ThisconcertcelebratesthemusicofSilver’sbenchmarkalbumHorace-Scopewithan all-starbandassembledbyresident artistDr.ZacharyBartholomewwho willbeplayingtheroleofHorace Silverinthisenergetic,swinging, andblues-tingedshow.Ticketsstart at$38.
LittleMike&TheTornadoes willtake thestageonJune21at7:30p.m.
Thisisbluesthewayitwasmeantto beheard—authenticandstraightfromthe soul.Experienceahigh-voltagenightof Chicago-styleblueswithNewYorkattitudeasLittleMike&TheTornadoes maketheirhighlyanticipateddebutat ArtsBonita!LittleMike&TheTornadoes
deliverhigh-energyChicago-styleblues, ledbyharmonicavirtuoso,pianist,and producerMikeMarkowitz.Hailingfrom Queens,NewYork,thebandisrenowned foritsauthentic,hard-drivingsoundthat payshomagetothegreatChicagoblues bandsofthe1950s.Throughouttheir career,LittleMike&TheTornadoeshave collaboratedwithblueslegendssuchas PinetopPerkins,HubertSumlin,Jimmy Rogers,andBoDiddley.Theircontributionstothegenrewererecognizedwhen theiralbum“GenuineBluesLegends,” featuringPinetopPerkinsandJimmy Rogers,wasasemi-finalist(Top5)for BestTraditionalBluesRelease.Tickets startat$38.
TheHistoryof Rock‘NRollShow starringJohnny Rogers isscheduledforJune28at 7:30p.m.
Stepintoamusicaltimemachine withTheHistoryof Rock‘NRollShow, anelectrifyingtributestarringthe incomparable JohnnyRogers. Fromthebirthof rockabillytothe glorydaysofclassic rock,Rogersbrings
tolifethelegendarysoundsofElvis Presley,BuddyHolly,JerryLee Lewis,ChuckBerry,JohnnyCash, TheBeatles,RoyOrbison,andmany more.Withspot-onvocals,awesome guitarwork,andincredibleshowmanship,Rogersdoesn’tjustperformthe hits—hebecomesthelegends.This high-octane,family-friendlyshowwill haveyoudancingintheaislesand singingeveryword.Whetheryou’rea die-hardfanoftheclassicsordiscoveringthegoldeneraofrock‘nrollfor thefirsttime,TheHistoryofRock‘N RollShowisathrillingcelebrationof themusicthatchangedtheworld. Ticketsstartat$44forthisshow.
Futureshowsforbluesloversare RustyWrightBandonJuly11,Albert CastigliaonAug.2,MattSchofield onSept.20,KevinBurt&Big MedicineonOct..9,JoanneShaw TayloronOct.17andCocoMontoya onOct.18.
Forjazzenthusiasts,ArtsBonitahas PatrickLambandDeborahSilveronJuly 26andFrankVignolaandVinnyRaniolo onOct.11.
OtherupcomingshowsincludeHAIR July11-20,PowerofLoveHueyLewis &TheNewstributeonJuly25,Mark SandersonJuly31,comedianJoeSibs onOct.24andWeAretheChampions QueentributeonOct.25.
ThePerformingArtsCenter,islocated at10150BonitaBeachRoadinBonita Springs.
Fortickets,call239-495-8989orvisit onlineatartsbonita.org.
ZacharyBartholomew
JohnnyRogers
TribbyArtsCenterperformancesinJune
ShellPoint’sTribbyArtsCenter’sFine &PerformingArtsseasoncontinuesthis summerwithanarrayofperformances.
TheFourCNotes willperform Thursday,June5at7p.m.Renownedas theMidwest’spremierFrankieValliand theFourSeasonstributeband,theFour CNotesarededicatedtoauthenticityas theymasterfullyrecreatethesignature soundanddancemovesthatmadethe originalNewarkgroupasensationinthe 1960s.Withadedicationtotheoriginal
iconicstyleandspirit,theFourCNotes transportaudiencesbacktoagoldenera ofmusic.
PaigeKingJohnson willtakethe stageonTuesday,June10at7p.m. PaigeKingJohnson’s“HonkyTonk Sweethearts”isanodtothelegendson whoseshouldersshestands.Withher distinctivelytraditionalcountrystyle, JohnsoncovershitsfromLorettaLynn, PatsyCline,DollyParton,Reba McEntire,TrishaYearwood,andPam Tillis,forwhomshehasopenedatthe GrandOleOpry.
The StardustMemoriesBigBand featuringvocalistDannySinoffare scheduledtoperformThursday,June12 at7p.m.Experiencetheiconicsounds ofthe1940sand50swithoriginal arrangementsoftimelessBigBandhits, includingLittleBrownJug,Moonlight Serenade,Stompin’attheSavoy,and more.Then,enjoyatasteofBroadway withdazzlinginstrumentalsandDanny Sinoff’sshow-stoppingvocalsonclassics likeEverything’sComingUpRoses,This CouldBetheStartofSomethingBig,On theStreetWhereYouLive,LuckBea Lady,andmore.
PaulToddJr. willperformThursday, June19at7p.m.ExperiencethetimelessmusicofMichaelBubléinthisunforgettableconcertevent!Accomplished entertainerPaulToddJr.bringsBublé’s greatesthitstolife,alongwithclassics fromSinatra,Darin,andmore.Don’t
missthisincredibleeveningofmusicand song.
FutureconcertsintheEncoreseries includeYachtRockGoldonJuly10, EmilyAnnThompsononJuly24,Paul GavinJazzTrioonAug.14andConBrio StringQuartetonAug.21.
TribbyArtsCenterislocatedon 17281OnParBoulevardinFortMyers. Topurchasetickets,visitonlineat TribbyArtsCenter.comorcalltheTAC boxofficeat239-415-5667.
PaulToddJr.
PaigeKingJohnson
OVObyCirqueduSoleilatHertzArena
Getreadytofindoutwhatthe buzzisallabout!
Created15yearsago,the famousshowOVO(“egg”in Portuguese)byCirqueduSoleil willbemakingastopin SouthwestFloridawitha renewedversion.
Afterseveralmonthsofwork, theOVOteamwillbepresenting thenewiterationoftheshow:A reimaginedsetdesign,new acrobaticacts,originalcharacters,reimaginedcostumes,and reinventedmusic.OVOdazzles morethaneverwithitsfascinatinginsectcolony,bringing together53acrobatsandmusiciansinashowthatdelights bothadultsandchildren!
Aftercaptivatingaudiencesin 40countriesandenchanting crowdsintheEurope,theMiddle EastandEgypt,OVOisreturningtoNorthAmericaandwillbe presentedatHertzArenain EsteroJuly31toAug.3.
Ticketsareavailableat cirquedusoleil.com
CaptivavilleatTweenWatersJune13-15
‘TweenWatersInn&Marinawillhosttheseventhannual CaptivavilleSongwritersWeekendJune13-15,bringingthree daysoflivemusic,coastalfunandsummerenergytoCaptiva.
Thefestivalwillfeatureperformancesbylocalandnational singer-songwritersBrian Sutherland,SheenaBrook, BridgetteTatum,CalebNeff, GableBradleyandPaigeKing Johnson.
Captivavilleoffers72hours ofmusicfromoriginalartists heldpoolsideatoneof Florida’smosticonicisland resorts.
“WhatIloveabout Captivavilleishowitbrings peopletogetherinsuchalaidback,joyfulway,”saidTony Lapi,chairmanoftheboardat SanibelCaptivaBeach Resorts.“There’ssomething specialabouthearinggreat musicwithfriendsallaround. It’soneofthoseweekends youlookforwardtoallyear.”
Guestsareencouragedtobooktheirstaysearly,asrooms at‘TweenWatersInn&Marinaareexpectedtosellout. Festivalgoerscanalsoenjoytheresort’spools,restaurants, marina,beachaccessandspathroughouttheweekend. Single-dayresortaccesspasseswillbeavailableforadvance purchasebeginningMonday, June9for$100pervehicle, providingaccesstoallresort amenitiesincludingkayaking, biking,privatebeachaccess andmore.
Formoreinfoabout Captivaville,visittweenwaters.com/event/seventhannual-captivaville-songwriters-weekend/.Topurchasea single-daypass,call239-4725161ext.1.
‘TweenWatersInn&Marina islocatedat15951Captiva Drive,CaptivaIsland.For reservationsormoreinformation,visittween-waters.comor call800-223-5865.
BridgetteTatum BrianSutherland
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PERFORMANCES INSWFLORIDA
MAY31
RestlessRoad TheRanch,FortMyers
JUN13
RyanMontgomery TheRanch,FortMyers
JUN14
LukeBryan JetBluePark,FortMyers
JUN25
Heart HertzArena,Estero
JUL4
GeorgeBirge RedWhiteandBoom, CapeCoral
JUL8
SteelPulse TheRanch,FortMyers
JUL10
ElvisCostello BBMannHall,FortMyers
AUG1
Ballyhoo TheRanch,FortMyers
AUG3
BrianKelley TheRanch,FortMyers
AUG7
RileyGreen HertzArena,Estero
SEP6
TraceAdkins, JoDeeMessina MosaicArena,Arcadia
SEP19
CooperAlan TheRanch,FortMyers
OCT2
ChrisTomlin FirstAssembly,FortMyers
OCT3
Crowder,Passion HertzArena,Estero
OCT4
SteveMillerBand HertzArena,Estero
OCT12
AirSupply BBMannHall,FortMyers
OCT24
TyMyers TheRanch,FortMyers
OCT25
JordanDavis HertzArena,Estero
OCT26
Cain BBMannHall,FortMyers
NOV1
WarrenZeiders, ChayceBeckham HertzArena,Estero
NOV2
ClayWalker, DrakeMilligan CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, DowntownFortMyers
NOV6
EliYoungBand TheRanch,FortMyers
NOV8
HermanʼsHermits starringPeterNoone BBMannHall,FortMyers
DEC5
JoeBonamassa
SteveMillerBand
JoeBonamassa
TheRanchConcertHallwelcomes BrianKelley,CooperAlan,EliYoung
TheRanchConcertHall&SalooninFortMyersfeaturesnational countryandrockartists.
Here’swhat’sonthescheduleatpresstime:
TheSamGallowayFordConcertSeriespresentsRestlessRoadon May31(withspecialguestKelseyHart),BrianKelleyonAug.3, CooperAlanonSept.19andtheEliYoungBandonNov.6.
Diamond-sellingsuperstarBrianKelleyentersthenextchapterofa record-breaking,history-makingcareerwithhissophomorealbum,Ed &MaryMargaret’sSon.Afollow-uptohisdebutTennesseeTruthand theDeluxeeditionviaBigMachineRecords,Kelleywrotethefulllengthprojectsolelybyhimself.Withasold-outrunofheadlineshows andSurfPostSessionsontap,afterback-to-backresidenciesatTribe KelleySurfPostinGraytonBeach–ownedbytheOrmondBeach nativeandhiswifeBrittney–Kelleycontinuestodiversifyhisthriving enterprisewithcollaborationsincludingTribeKelley(withBrittney), PapaSurfBurgerBar(withBrittney;JasonandBrittanyAldean;Tom andChrisGlavine),andapartnershipwithRealAmericanBeer.
FirstknownastheFloridahalfoftheGrammy-nominatedFlorida Georgia Line,the ACM
BreakoutArtistoftheDecadeAwardrecipientsgarnered19career #1sandbecamethefirstandonlyacttoachievetwoRIAA Diamondsinglesincountrymusichistory(14XPlatinum#1s: “Cruise”and“MeanttoBe”withBebeRexha).Surpassing17billion globalstreams,sellingmorethan40milliontracksand4.8million albumsworldwide,plusplayingtoover4millionfans,FGLhasbeen honoredbyAMA,Billboard,CMA,andCMTMusicAwards,aswell ashavingaFloridaGeorgiaLine:MixItUpStrongexhibitat Nashville’sCountryMusicHallofFameandMuseum.
OtherupcomingshowsatTheRanchConcertHall(notpartof theSamGallowaySeries)includeRyanMontgomeryonJune13, SteelPulseonJuly8,BettyFoxBandonJuly26,BallyhooonAug. 1,Donefor(CDreleaseparty)onAug.9andTyMyersonOct.24. Forticketsandmoreconcertinfo,visittheranchfortmyers.com. TheRanchConcertHallandSalooncanbereachedbycalling 239-985-9839.
Formostshows,doorsopenat7p.m.atTheRanchConcert Hall&Saloonlocatedat2158ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.
BrianKelley-Aug.3
D ININGIN S OUTHWEST F LORIDA
1stStreetDeli
LuckyMi
AnauthenticNewYorkstyledelicatessen,1stStreet Delibringsadistinctly uniquediningconcepttothe casino,featuringdelipickles, freshbreadandsandwiches biggerthanyourappetite. Thehotdeliplattersection featuresthreenewfavorites: housemademeatloafwith Yukongoldmashedpotatoesandbrowngravy;pot roastdinnermadewithslowbraisedbeefshortrib;andchickenMarsala. Opendailynoon–8p.m.
506South1stStreet,Immokalee 800-218-0007www.moreinparadise.com
EE-TO-LEET-KEGrill
TheEE-TO-LEET-KEGrill featurescontemporaryregional cuisinesutilizingthefreshest selectionsofsteaks,seafood, andanarrayoflocallysourced produce.Thestartersmenu nowfeaturesSouthwesttenderlointacoswithpicodegalloand chipotleaioli;chickenquesadilla withblackbeans,roastedcorn andpepperjack;andgrilled peachsaladwitharugula,candiedpecans,goatcheeseandlemonvinaigrette.Newadditionstothe entréeselectionsincludebeerbatterfishandchipswithcoleslawandtartarsauce;blackenedFloridasnapper;crabcakeswithroastedcorn salsa;grilled12-ounceribeyewithsofritoandgarlicpuree;andabeef Bourguignonmadewithtenderlointips,pearlonions,mushrooms&red wine.Opendaily8a.m.–midnight.
506South1stSt.,Immokalee 800-218-0007www.moreinparadise.com
EllaMae’sDiner
Nostalgiaservedwithasmile.Afun retro-inspiredeateryservingcomfortfood andclassicdinerfare.Slideintoabooth orpulluptothecounterforaburgerand milkshakeorthebestall-daybreakfast you’veeverhad.EllaMae’sprovidesa welcometwisttotheclassicsouthern diner.CelebratingDr.EllaMaePiper’s legacy,it’sherethecommunitycomes togethertosharestoriesastheyenjoya mealamidstvintage-inspiredfinishesand abrightcolorpalette.EllaMae’sDinerat LuminaryHotel&Co.isafunretroinspiredeateryservingupcomfortfood andclassicdinerfare.Slideintoabooth orpulluptothecounterforaburgerand milkshakeorthebestall-daybreakfastyou’veeverhad.EllaMae’sis opendailyfrom7amto2pm.Servingbreakfastalldayandlunch. LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 239-314-3854www.LuminaryHotel.com
AnAsianinspiredupscale restaurant, LuckyMi NoodleHouse ispresentedas anopen-kitchen conceptand featuresanoodlebar,dining roomandprivatefunction area.Chefsblendtraditionalingredientswithcontemporaryinfluencestocreatenewinterpretationsfordishes suchasVietnamesePhoNoodleSoupandKoreanBeef andBroccoli. 506South1stStreet,Immokalee 800-218-0007www.moreinparadise.com
TikiHutBar&Grill atDolphinKeyResort
There'salwayssomethingtodoattheTikiHutBar& Grillatthe DolphinKey Resort.Located inDowntown CapeCoral,the biggestTikibar intheworld offerslive entertainment Wednesday through Sunday,KeyWestStyleRelaxWednesdayandThursday, Lightoutdooratmosphere,sofamily,andfriendstwoor fourleggedarewelcome.Greatfoodmenu,withFlorida Specials,pooltable,TVs.Open7days.Kitchenopenlate. 1502MiramarSt.,CapeCoral 239-540-8454www.dolphinkeyresort.com
TwistedFork
TheTwistedForkisahot-rodandmoto-culture themedrestaurantfeaturinga scratchkitchen andcustom cocktails.Afamilyfriendlyspace adjacentBert's BackPorchconcertvenuewith loadsofoutdoor space,ithas rapidlybecomeCharlotteCounty'shottestplacetoeat, drinkandhavefun!"
2208ElJobeanRoad,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675www.twistedfork.net
F ORT M YERS R IVER D ISTRICT
’90scountryrevivalwith ClayWalker,DrakeMilligan
CaloosaSoundAmphitheaterpresentscountrymusiclegendClayWalker andspecialguestDrakeMilliganfora '90sCountryRevivalonSunday,Nov.2 at7p.m.
There'smoretothedualityofClay Walker'sdebutShowDogNashville albumTexasToTennesseethanthetitle. Certainly,therealitiesofplaceareas centralasthiscomebackalbum'sname implies:Nashvillebusilyworkingtoward thenextfreshhit;Texasmovingatits inimitableandfamiliarpace.There'salso amixofsongwritingandproduction approaches,evidentandmorenuanced relationshipsbetweenthesongsthemselves,andtheoverarchingpresenceof anaturallygiftedvocalistwhorelentlesslypursueshisowndevelopmentasa singer.
Inastoriedcareerdottedwithsmash singles,platinumalbumsandcountless honorsandacclaim,maybetheconnectionbetweencountry'stimelessthemes andmusic-of-the-momenttimelinesshas beenthereallalong.Manyofthecountryfansbehindthealmost20millionondemandandvideostreamsforhislatest single"NeedABarSometimes"–who
mayalsobeamonghis750,000TikTok followers–arewhollyunawareof Walker'shistory.
DiscoveredinaBeaumontareabar bynotedproducerandheadofGiant RecordsJamesStroud,Walkerwasin hisearly20swhenhestartedrattlingoff astringofsmashhits.Amongthem, “LiveUntilIDie,”"DreamingWithMy EyesOpen,"“ThisWomanAndThis Man,”"HypnotizeTheMoon,""Rumor HasIt,"“ThenWhat,”"ICan'tSleep"and "SheWon'tBeLonelyLong."Hisselftitleddebutalbumrocketedtoplatinum status,thefirstoffourtocrossthemillion-soldmark.Rackingupmorethan30 chartedsinglesand11No.1swasn't withoutitsstruggles,however.
"Beingbornandraisedinthe Houstonarea,Ithoughtofmyselfinthe lineofGeorgeStraitandClintBlack,but myfirstproducerhadotherideas," Walkersays."JamesStroudpushedme moretowardspopsoundsIfoughtwith. Whathewassaying,andIthinkhewas right,was,'Clay,you'vegotsomegears toyouthatwillexcitepeopleifyouletit.' Iwasyoung–23–anddidn'treallysettlewiththat.ButnowI'minasweetspot
inmusic,inlife,andIdefinitelyfeelthe audiencehasswungaroundtoappreciatingmusicthatmakesthoseconnections."
DrakeMilliganburstontothenational musicstageenteringtheBillboard EmergingArtistsChartat#5afterdominatingiTuneswithhisdebutalbum, Dallas/FortWorth,chartingback-to-back #1hitsontheiTunesCountrySongs Chart,#1oniTunesAll-GenreChartand reclaimedthe#1spotoniTunesCountry AlbumsChart,allwhilesimultaneously holdingpositions#1,#2,#3and#5on iTunesCountryVideoChart.
Ticketscanbepurchasedonlineat tixr.comandcaloosasoundamp.com.
Gateswillopenat6p.m.withthe openingactbeginningat7p.m.
Thisconcertwasoriginallyscheduled forJan.16.Allpreviouslypurchased ticketswillbehonored.Chairsareprovidedforalltickettypesexceptgeneral admissiontickets.Generaladmission ticketholderscanbringblanketsorfoldablelawnchairs.
CaloosaSoundAmphitheaterislocatedat2101EdwardsDrive(adjacentto theLuminaryHotel&Co.)
ClayWalker
Shenandoah
GrammyAwardwinningShenandoahbroughttheir ExtraMIleTourtoCaloosaSoundAmphitheater May11.OpenerwasJordanOaks. photosbyJamieKuser
FIRST FRIDAYS EVERY MONTH (rainorshine) 5PM
THIRD FRIDAYS EVERY MONTH
LiveMusic,Theatre, ArtExhibits,Concerts andSpecialEvents
ONGOING
Vanities ThroughJune8
PlayersCircleTheater, 13211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-800-3292
LegallyBlonde ThroughJune28
BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422
MurderMysteryDinnerTrain presentsTheEnemyof MyEnemyisMyEnemy Wednesdays–Sundays throughJuly6
SeminoleGulfRailway, 2805ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-275-8487semgulf.com
Ripplesexhibit ExhibitrunsthroughJuly17 TribbyArtsCenter, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers Tuesday-Saturday10a.m.-3p.m., 239-415-5667
MenAreDogs Saturdays&Sundays
CapeCafeTheatre,Durso’sDelites Cafe,110NE2ndPlace,CapeCoral Saturdayat7p.m.,Sundayat2 p.m.239-363-0848 joesimonelli.net
SUN-1
JoeYeoman TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-6p.m.,239-540-8454
WhenBullfrogsSingOpera CulturalParkTheatre, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 3p.m.,239-772-5862
FringeFortMyers2025 AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers OffBroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-939-2787artinlee.org
SoapyTuna
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 4-8p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
J UNE C ALENDAR
Creative Horizons
CreativeHorizonsexhibitopensJune6andrunstoJune26at theCapitalGallery,SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter,2301First St.,FortMyers.Openingreceptionwillbeat6p.m.duringthe monthlyFortMyersArtWalkonJune6.Formoredetails,call 239-333-1933.PicturedisartworkbyLauraWhite.
ACMASongwritersCircle
AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.,www.americanacma.org
MON-2
ThePoelkerBrothers ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
TUE-3
GrandSlam ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
STOMP
June3and4 Artis–Naples,5833PelicanBay Blvd.,Naples,artisnaples.org
SmokinAces
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
Cayman
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
FortMyersBeachArt Association:Splashartshow ThroughJune28
FMBeachArtAssoc.Gallery, 13451McGregorBlvd.#1,FortMyers fortmyersbeachart.com
TheFourCNotes
TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers, 7p.m.,239-415-5667
TheatreZonepresents Ghost:TheMusical June5-8 G<heatre, 13275LivingstonRoad,Naples 888-966-3352theatre.zone
MercatoNightsMusicSeries ThunderBeach EventLawn,Mercato, StradaPlace,Naples 6:30-8:30p.m. experiencemercato.com
FRI-6
SoapyTuna
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454
Galleryopeningreception HarbourViewGallery,5789Cape HarbourDrive,suite104,Cape Coral,6-8p.m.,featuredartists JeffKriberschekandBevFox, harbourviewgallery.com
WED-4
CodyandCoby ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
THU-5
TheatreConspiracypresents EulaMae’sBeauty,Bait&Tackle ThroughJune8
OffBroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-208-1003 theatreconspiracyfl.com
AndreaGornikexhibit DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Gifts, 10051McGregorBlvd.,suite104, FortMyers,openingreception 5:30-9p.m.,239-955-0422
AntonTonyDuran
LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 8-11p.m.,239-314-3723
YayaDiamond& TheDreamChasers
Friday&Saturday ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
Icons&Idols: ArtinPopCultureexhibit GrandAtrium, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Openingreception6p.m.,exhibit runstoJune26,239-333-1933
FortMyersArtWalk DowntownFortMyers 5-9p.m.myriverdistrict.com
RoseJung,AnnRose,StevenHill andDom-O-Nickexhibit ArtsforACTGallery
2265FirstSt.,FortMyers reception5-9p.m.,239-337-5050
CreativeHorizonsexhibit CapitalGallery, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Openingreception6p.m.,exhibit runstoJune26,239-333-1933
MeanGirlsHighSchoolEdition June6-8
TheBelleTheatre,2708Santa BarbaraBlvd.,#135,CapeCoral 239-323-5533
SAT-7
SmackDaddy
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454
EmmaBriggsColeman BeaconSocialDrinkery atLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 11a.m.-2p.m.,239-314-3723
ChrisAndersonBand Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte TreyWanvigopens, VIPgates6p.m.,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com
AmericanaCommunityMusic Association:WyattEasterling
AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers RobertBidneyopens,7p.m., www.americanacma.org
SUN-8
RadioRoad
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-6p.m.,239-540-8454
ACMASongwritersCircle AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.,www.americanacma.org
Flora
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 4-8p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
MON-9
ThePoelkerBrothers ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
TUE-10
RobBrooks
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
PaigeKingJohnson TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers, 7p.m.,239-415-5667
WED-11
Simply-Fi
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
LateNiteCatechism ThroughJuly3
ArtStageStudioTheatre, FloridaRepertoryTheatre, 2268BaySt.,FortMyers 239-332-4488
WednesdayNightMarket AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 5-8p.m.,239-939-2787 artinlee.org
THU-12
SideshowBob
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
TheatreZonepresents Ghost:TheMusical June12-15
G<heatre, 13275LivingstonRoad,Naples 888-966-3352theatre.zone
Awards,receptionfor CoastalVibes,Reimagine andOvertheBridgeexhibits VisualArtsCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda 5-7p.m.941-639-8810
FiddlerontheRoofJr. June12-15
PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 239-495-8989
StardustMemoriesBigBand featuringvocalistDannySinoff TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers, 7p.m.,239-415-5667
TheSpongeBobMusical youthedition June12-27
BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422
AMERICANA COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION
FortMyershomefororiginalAmericanamusic!
Bear& Robert
JUNE21
BillFreyand LenMakowskiopen
JUNE7
RobertBidneyopens
Kristy Lee
JULY12
KevinJohnAllenopens
ALLFAITHSUNITARIANCONGREGATION 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers, Doorsat6:30pm.Showat7pm.Ticketsatdoor.
SINGER-SONGWRITERCIRCLE-Sundays2pm-AllFaiths
VisitourFacebookpageandwebsite formoreinfo&fullcalendarofevents www.americanacma.org
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Art&PoetryNetworkingEvent
SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 8p.m.,239-333-1933
SmokinAces
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
EveningonFifth
5thAvenueSouth,Naples 6:30-9:30p.m.,239-248-4151
FRI-13
FMBand
Friday&Saturday
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
DannySinoffTrio
Sinatra-TheCapitalYears PlayersCircleTheater, 13211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-800-3292
RyanMontgomeryinconcert
TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839
7thAnnualCaptivaville SongwritersWeekend June13-15
TweenWatersInn&Marine, 15951CaptivaDrive,CaptivaIsland BrianSutherland,SheenaBrook, BridgetteTatum,CalebNeff,Gable BradleyandPaigeKingJohnson tween-waters.comor472-5161x1
InPieces June13-15
TheBelleTheatre,2708Santa BarbaraBlvd.,#135,CapeCoral 239-323-5533
TheatreConspiracy presentsThe39Steps June13-15
OffBroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-208-1003 theatreconspiracyfl.com
AnnualGrouperFest
June13-15
FortMyersBrewingCo.,12811 CommerceLakesDrive,FortMyers Friday2-11p.m.:SoapyTuna,Gator NateDuo;Saturdaynoon-11p.m.: CharliePace,WendellRay,GotYou Covered;Sundaynoon-8p.m.: JohnHalmi,DJBigs,FMBrew.com
J UNE C ALENDAR
Tito PuenteJr.
TitoPuenteJr.andNestorTorreswillperformJune14at6and 8:30p.m.attheMusicandArtsCommunityCenter,13411Shire Lane,FortMyers.Forticketsandinfo,call239-277-1700orvisit onlineatgulfcoastsymphony.org
YappyHour BellTowerShops, 13499S.ClevelandAve.,FortMyers 6-8p.m.belltowerfl.com
Outsiderz
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454
SAT-14
BigDaddyRich BeaconSocialDrinkery atLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 11a.m.-2p.m.,239-314-3723
TheNaplesPlayersAuditions forAndThenThereWereNone, AdaandEngine TheNaplesPlayers, 7015thAve.S.,Naples noon,239-263-7990 registeronlinenaplesplayers.org
TitoPuenteJr.andNestorTorres MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 6and8:30p.m.239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org
RadioRoad
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454
TLJentgens Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 7p.m.,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com
DannySinoffTrio TheBobbyDarinSongbook PlayersCircleTheater, 13211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-800-3292
SecondAnnual ElectricBluesExtravaganza Fishermen’sVillage, 1200W.RettaEsplan.,PuntaGorda noon-9p.m.,CedrickTalton Experience,RockinJakeBand, ReggieKingSears,J.W.Gilmore, RonnyHill,Sp3ctacleBandand JoshRowand,941-639-8721
SUN-15
PhenomenalAnimal TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-6p.m.,239-540-8454
CarsandCoffee239 EventLawn,Mercato, StradaPlace,Naples 9-11a.m.experiencemercato.com
ACMASongwritersCircle AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.,www.americanacma.org
StrictlySinatra
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 4-8p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
FestivalofGreatOrganMusic Artis–Naples, 5833PelicanBayBlvd.,Naples 3p.m.,artisnaples.org
DannySinoffTrio TheRatPackSongbook PlayersCircleTheater, 13211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-800-3292
MON-16
GrandSlam ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
TUE-17
SoapyTuna ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
MoviesontheLawn:Grease EventLawn,Mercato, StradaPlace,Naples 8:30p.m. experiencemercato.com
WED-18
SideshowBob ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
WineandPaint
SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 6:30p.m.,239-333-1933
THU-19
SmokinAces TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
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ZacharyBartholomew: MusicofHoraceSilver PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989
RootsAlmighty
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
PaulToddJr.
TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers, 7p.m.,239-415-5667
GrandPianoSeries presentsDmitryYudin St.LeoCatholicChurch,28290 BeaumontRoad,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,469-333-3231 grandpianoseries.org
InPieces
June19-22
TheBelleTheatre,2708Santa BarbaraBlvd.,#135,CapeCoral 239-323-5533
FiddlerontheRoofJr.
June19-21
PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 239-495-8989
TheatreConspiracy presentsThe39Steps June19-22
OffBroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-208-1003 theatreconspiracyfl.com
FRI-20
Sixxes
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454
J UNE C ALENDAR
HertzArenainEsterowelcomesHeartinconcertJune25at7:30p.m.Ticketsstartat$39.50.For details,visithertzarena.comorcall239-948-7825.Pictured,lefttoright,areRyanWaters,Nancy Wilson,SeanLane,AnnWilson,PaulMoak,TonyLucido,andRyanWariner. PhotobyChrisCain
JeffreyWhidby LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 8-11p.m.,239-314-3723
AnnualGrouperFest
June20-22
FortMyersBrewingCo.,12811 CommerceLakesDrive,FortMyers Friday2-11p.m.:DJMason,Matt Walden,ZackCouron;Saturday noon-11p.m.:BobbyJames, AustinJameswithGio,Faded Roots;Sundaynoon-8p.m.:John Halmi,RealDealDuelingPianos, FMBrew.com
Streetlight
Friday&Saturday ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
RealDealDuelingPianos SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-333-1933
FortMyersMusicWalk DowntownFortMyers 6p.m.www.myriverdistrict.com
SAT-21
PureCountry Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgates6p.m.,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com
EmmaBriggsColeman BeaconSocialDrinkery atLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 11a.m.-2p.m.,239-314-3723
AmericanaCommunityMusic Association:BearandRobert AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers BillFreyandLenMakowskiopen, 7p.m.,www.americanacma.org
LastTrain
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454
LittleMike&TheTornadoes PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989
SUN-22
DirtyWork
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-6p.m.,239-540-8454
ACMASongwritersCircle
AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.,www.americanacma.org
RedHannah
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 4-8p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
MON-23
RelentlessFire
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
TUE-24
Tat2Trio
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
WED-25
Simply-Fi
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
Heartinconcert
HertzArena, 11000EverbladesParkway,Estero 7:30p.m.,hertzarena.com
TheNaplesPlayers: SweeneyTodd ThroughJuly27
KizzieTheater,TheNaplesPlayers, 7015thAve.S.,Naples 239-263-7990naplesplayers.org
PureCountry
PureCountrywillperformSaturday,June21at7p.m.atBertʼsBackporchLiveatTwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRoadinPortCharlotte.VIPgatesandbuffetareat6p.m.Formoreinformation,call 941-235-3675orvisittwistedfork.freshtix.com
THU-26
SmokinAces
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
Cayman
ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
FRI-27
JoeYeoman TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454
LanceWrightMalcolm LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 8-11p.m.,239-314-3723
AnnualGrouperFest June27-29
FortMyersBrewingCo.,12811 CommerceLakesDrive,FortMyers Friday2-11p.m.:NoWrongTurn, BenAllenBand;Saturdaynoon-11 p.m.:Briz&Lady,DJBigs,Rock Republic;Sundaynoon-8p.m.: OrlandoPhillips,JennyVe, FMBrew.com
TheHeroes Friday&Saturday ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
GulfshorePlayhouseConservatory presentsTheLightningThief June27-29 BakerTheatre andEducationCenter, 100Goodlette-FrankRoad,Naples 239-261-7529
BackinTimeHueyLewisandTheNewstribute Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte Phoenix5opens,gates6p.m., 941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com
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OneHotMess TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454
ArtsandCraftFair BellTowerShops, 13499S.ClevelandAve.,FortMyers 9a.m.-1p.m.belltowerfl.com
Carson1st FirstStreet,DowntownFortMyers 10a.m.-7p.m. carson1st.com
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HistoryofRockNRollShow withJohnnyRogers PerformingArtsCenter,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989
ComedianRCSmith&Friends PlayersCircleTheater, 13211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-800-3292
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SUN-29
ACMASongwritersCircle AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.,www.americanacma.org
StereoRiot
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-6p.m.,239-540-8454
RewindBand ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 4-8p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
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Tat2Trio ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com
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