March 2024 Happenings Magazine

PeaceRiver ArtFestival

Publisher’s Spotlight

Livetheatre

Wow,areweblessedherein SouthwestFloridatohavesomany livetheatricalchoices.It’shighseason,andwehaveamultitudeof optionsfromdramastocomedyto musicals.

Here’swhat’sonstagein SouthwestFlorida:

AComedyofTenors continuesthrough March3atFlorida RepertoryTheatrein FortMyers.

InNaples,Gulfshore Playhousecontinuesits productionofIntothe Breechesthrough March10atTheNorris Center.ThatwillbefollowedbySheLoves Me,whichplaysMarch 21throughApril21.

TheCharlottePlayerswillstage NunsenseII:TheSecondComing March14-31attheLangdon PlayhouseinPortCharlotte.

Joey&Maria’sComedyItalian WeddingwillbepresentedMarch9 and23attheBonita-EsteroElks.

AnatomyofGraywillbeperformedMarch7-10atCypress LakeHighSchool

Beautiful:TheCaroleKing Musicalisonstageatthe BroadwayPalminFortMyersnow throughApril6.

InCapeCoral,CulturalPark TheatrepresentsBye,ByeBirdie nowthroughMarch10.Thatwillbe followedbySisterActMarch28to April7.

TheLaboratoryTheaterof FloridaisperformingRidethe CyclonenowthoughMarch23atits downtownFortMyerslocation.

InNaples,TheatreZone’snext productionwillbeNeilSimon’sLittle Me.ThatwillbestagedMarch717attheG&LTheatre.

TheGinGamecontinuesthrough March10attheFloridaRep ArtStageStudioTheatreindowntownFortMyers.

TheNaplesPlayerspresents Laugh,Cry,Pee,Repeat!now throughMarch10atNaplesUnited ChurchofChrist.

TheBelleTheatreinCapeCoral willpresentGroundedMarch2230.

ThelaughscontinueattheOff BroadwayPalmTheatreinFort Myers.TheSweetDelilahSwim ClubplaysnowthroughApril14.

TheatreinFortMyers.

FloridaRepertory Theatrepaystributeto HankWilliamswith LostHighwayonstage March22throughApril 14inFortMyers.

GulfCoast

Symphonyperforms

TheMusicManMarch 23and24atBarbara B.MannPerforming ArstHallatFSW.

NunsenseII:TheSecond Comingisbeingperformednow throughMarch15attheMusicand ArtsCommunityCenterinFort Myers.

SixDanceLessonsinSixWeeks isonstageMarch12-April7at PlayersCircleTheater,FortMyers.

ArtsCenterTheatreonMarco presentsVanitiesMarch13-30.

InNaples,TheStudioPlayers presentsBusStopnowthrough March24attheGoldenGate CommunityCenter.

Tina-TheTinaTurnerMusicalis beingstagednowthroughMarch3 atBarbaraB.MannPerformingArts HallatFSW.Thatwillbefollowed byMrs.DoubtfireonstageMarch 26-31.

SixisonstageMarch19-24at Artis–Naples.

Compton&BennettpresentA CrackeratTheRitzMarch12and 19atArtsBonita.ThatwillbefollowedbyAssistedLivingthemusicalonMarch23.

Somanychoices...solittletime. Grabyourticketsnow,beforethe nextcurtainrises.

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GulfshorePlayhousepresents IntotheBreeches!

GulfshorePlayhousehasunveiledthe talentedensemblecastofIntothe Breeches!,adelightfulbackstagecomedyaboutagroupofwomenactorslookingtokeeptheirBostontheatrealive whilethemenareoverseasduringWorld WarII.AimingtomountthefirstallfemaleproductionofShakespeare's HenryV,thisisastoryofcommunity, perseverance,genderequality,andthe

transformativepoweroftheatreintimes ofadversity.

ThecastbringingIntotheBreeches! tolifeincludesKarenPeakes(Steel Magnolias,MaytagVirgin)asMaggie Dalton,BethHylton(SteelMagnolias,A Doll’sHouse,BlitheSpirit)asCeleste Fielding,DanButler(sixseasonsplaying Bob"Bulldog"BriscoeonTV’s“Frasier”) asEllsworthSnow,JoanFrancesTwiss asWinifredSnow,KevinLorequeas StuartLasker,EbonyBlakeasIda Green,BeccaBallengerasJune BennettandLeaDiMarchiasGrace Richards.

UnderthedirectionofJackson Gay,thisproductionwrittenby GeorgeBrant,promisestoresonate andevenholdupamirrortotoday. IntotheBreeches!depictsatime whenourcountrypulledtogetherin commonsacrifice.Inaddition,while theplaypokesfunatthesometimes absurdworldofthetheatre,italso sharestheatre’suniqueabilityto allowapersontobecometheirbest selfwhileportrayingsomeoneelse.

Thecreativeteamalsoincludes scenicdesignbyKristenMartino (Camelot,Higher,TheRevolutionists),

costumedesignbyTracyDorman (BarefootintheParkandThe39Steps), lightingdesignbyDaltonHamilton (Camelot,WinterWonderettes,Higher), sounddesignbyDanielBaker,fight directionbyKodyJonesandproduction stagemanagerDannyKuenzel.

Theyearis1942andWorldWarII hascalledmillionsawaytoEurope, includingtheleadingplayersofOberon PlayHouse.Enteragroupofpassionate, albeitinexperienced,bandofactresses whoseizethechancetomovefromthe sidelinestocenterstage.Forthefirst time,theywillreceivepayfortheirtalentsastheymountanambitiousproductionofShakespeare’sHenryV.

Theplayfollowsthehumorousand poignantjourneyofthesepassionate, amateuractressesastheynavigateboth thechallengesofthestageandthecomplexitiesoftheirpersonallives.Intothe Breechesisacelebrationofresilience, camaraderie,allwrappedupinahilariouslovelettertotheater.

IntotheBreechesplaysnowthrough March10atTheNorrisCenterinNaples. Ticketscanbepurchasedonlineat GulfshorePlayhouse.orgorbycalling 239-261-7529.

JoanFrancesTwiss(asWinifredSnow) andDanButler(asEllsworthSnow) photosbyMatthewSchipper

Musicalsonstageat CulturalParkTheatre

Theshowscontinueat CulturalParkTheatreinCape Coral.

ThemusicalBye,Bye BirdieisonstageFeb.29 throughMarch10.

SarahRichardKrausz directsthemusical.Youth, rockandrollandnationaltelevision:Bye,ByeBirdiecapturestheenergyandexcitementofthelate1950sinits prime.Bye,ByeBirdietells thestoryofatalentagent, Albert,andhisgirlfriend, Rosie,tryingtosave AlmaelouMusicCompany aftertheirstarclient,Conrad Birdie,getsdraftedintothe Army.

SisterActwillbeonthe CapeCoralstageMarch28 throughApril7.

DelorisVanCartierisan aspiringsingerin Philadelphia,wheresheis auditioningtoperformather gangsterboyfriend'snightclub.Delorisbelievesthat Curtisisgoingtointroduce hertoabigproducerbutis upsetwhenhetellshershe isnotready.Hurtandreject-

ed,Delorisdecidestobreak upwithhim,butwhenshe goestofindhim,sheaccidentallyseeshimkilloneof hiscronies.Delorisrunsto thepolice,whoplaceherin hidingataconventuntil Curtisisbroughttotrial.

Atfirst,Delorisfeelsas thoughitwillbetheworst thingintheworld,chafing againsttheconstraintsof conventlifeandanimmovableReverendMother,but oncesheisintroducedtothe strugglingchoirattheconvent,everythingchanges. Shefindsthatmanyofthe nunsattheconventarenot thatdifferentfromher,and thattheyarequitefuntobe around.Theyhelpgivehera biggerpurposeinherlife, showingheragenuinelove andaffectionthatwasmissingpriortoherarrivalatthe convent.SisterActisajoyousshowthatusesmusicto bringdifferentcommunities, andlifestyles,together.The directorforSisterActisCathy James.SisterActwaswritten byCheri&BillSteinkellner withmusicbyAlanMenken andlyricsbyGlennSlater.

Performanceswillbe Thursdays,Fridaysand Saturdaysat7p.m.and Sundaysat3p.m.

Moreinformationandticketscanbefoundonlineat culturalparktheater.comorby callingtheboxofficeat239772-5862.Thetheatreis locatedat528CulturalPark Blvd.inCapeCoral.

RidetheCyclone atLaboratoryTheaterofFlorida

ThecultclassicRidetheCycloneismaking itsSouthwestFloridapremiereatThe LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida,playingnow throughMarch23.

RidetheCyclonebook,lyricsandmusicare writtenbyJacobRichmondandBrooke Maxwell.

ThelivesofsixteenagersfromaCanadian chamberchoirarecutshortinafreakaccident aboardarollercoaster.Theyawakeinasurreal,carnivallimboinwhichtheycompetetowin aprizelikenoother:thechancetoreturnto life.ThemoderncultclassicandviralhitRide theCyclonewillhaveyouaskingthebigquestionswhilehavingamusementparkfun.

ProducingartisticdirectorAnnette Trossbachsays,"Thisshowisanexplosionof talentonourstage!It'seccentricandzanywith layersthatpeelbacktorevealthedeeperpurposeandjoyoflife.Themusicandchoreoare outstanding.Onebyone,thestudentsperform toshowwhytheyshouldbetheonetobe broughtbacktolife.Thesongwritingisdynamicandeclectic,witheverythingfromEuropean post-warcabarettoautotuneraptocheer,and whythismusicalissopopulartoday."

DirectedbyTrossbach,RidetheCyclone featuresJaniaBoucher(OceanO’Connell Rosenberg),NickBeyor(NoelGruber), GabrielleLansden(JaneDoe),SethBalcer (MischaBachinski),JonattanDeclet(Ricky Potts),BrittanyRingsdore(Constance Blackwood)andTraceMeier(voiceofKarnak). MusicdirectionisbyEarlSparrowandchoreographybyEricaFiore.KaciDavisisstage managerandassistantdirector.Setdesignis byJonathanJohnsonandGabrielleLansden.

RemainingperformancedatesareFeb.29 andMarch1,2,7,8,9,14,15,16,21,22and 23at7:30p.m.Matineeswillbepresented March3,10and17at2p.m.

Ticketsare$40eachor$15forstudents withvalidIDs.Fortickets,calltheboxofficeat 239-218-0481.Formoreinformationvisit www.LaboratoryTheaterFlorida.comorthetheaterat1634WoodfordAve.intheFortMyers RiverDistrict.

ATLEFT:RidetheCycloneatTheLaboratory TheaterofFloridafeaturesJaniaBoucher, BrittanyRingsdore,JonattanDeclet,Seth BalcerandNickBeyor. photobySiskMedia

TheGinGameatFloridaRepArtStageStudioTheatre

FloridaRepertory TheatrepresentsThe GinGamebyD.L. Coburnnowthrough March10.Theproductionwillbestagedinthe intimateArtStageStudio Theatreandstarsthe sameduoofactorsfrom DrivingMissDaisy.

TheGinGameisa sharp-witted,darkcomedycenteredarounda pairofnursinghomeresidentswhogetswept awayinanever-ending gameofGin.Asthe storyunfolds,tensions andluckebborflowas eachcharacterreveals secretsandregretsfrom theirlivesoutsidethe nursinghome.Revelationsquicklybecomeweaponsasthe gametranscendsfromafriendlycompetitionintoamind gamefueledbytheemotionalbaggagetheyeachcarry.

“WearepleasedtopresentthisPulitzerPrize-winning Americanclassic,”saidproducingartisticdirectorGreg Longenhagen.“Coburn’splayissmart,humorous,and heart-wrenching,settingupagameofGinasametaphor

forlife.”

Thecastfeaturestwo returningactors,ensemblememberSaraMorsey (Ripcord)andMujahid Abdul-Rashid(Fences), lastseentogetherin FloridaRep’sSeason24 productionofDriving MissDaisy.

Theplayisdirected byensemblemember MaureenHeffernan (Freud’sLastSession” whowillbejoinedbyan expertcreativeteam includingensembleset designerRayRecht (LobbyHero),costume designerAliceNeff(The Mountaintop),lighting designerAnneCarncross (AlwaysPatsyCline),sounddesignerKatieLowe(The Mountaintop),andstagemanagerMaryRuthKnackstedt (AndThenThereWereNone).

Ticketsmaybepurchasedonlineatwww.floridarep.org orbycallingtheboxofficeat239-332-4488ortoll-freeat 877-787-8053.FloridaRepertoryTheatreislocatedinthe FortMyersRiverDistrict.

NeilSimon’sLittleMe atTheatreZoneinNaples

NeilSimon’shystericalmusicalLittleMewilldebutat Naples’TheatreZoneonThursday,March7,portrayingthe romanticadventuresofBellePoitrine.

ItisbasedonthenovelbyPatrickDennis(AuntieMame) titled“LittleMe:TheIntimateMemoirsofthatGreatStarof Stage,ScreenandTelevision,BellePoitrine.”

Theoriginal1962Broadwayproductionstarred SidCaesar,withmusicbythelegendarycomposerCyColeman (SweetCharity,CityofAngels) andchoreographybyBobFosse. Itsappealandsuccessinspired severalrevivalsandmultipleTony Awardnominations.

MarkDanni,foundingartistic directorofTheatreZone,said“Little Mehasbeenonmyshortlistfora longtime.It’sagoldenagemusical withfantasticmusicbyCyColeman andthehumorofNeilSimon.”

DanniaddedthattheTheatreZone productionwillhave“agreatorchestra ledbymusicdirectorKeithThompson andfuntap-dancingchoreographyby KarenMolnarDanni.It’saveryentertainingnightatthetheatre.”

ThemusicalfollowsBellePoitrine’s (neeSchlumpfert)comic50-yearjourney fromahumblebeginninginDrifter’sRow. Sheyearnsforamoreexaltedlifelikethan onTheBluff,fallsinlovewiththewealthy NobleEggleston,andcrisscrossesAmerica andEuropeinapursuittoearnhismother’s favor.Hermultipleloveaffairsandmarriageselevateherstatus withwealth,cultureandsocialposition.

varietyofcharacters: Belle’sfirstlove,abanker, theatricalproducer, Frenchentertainer,nightclubowner,Hollywooddirector,soldierandMonteCarloprince.

TherolewasoriginatedbySidCaesarinthe original1962production,witha1982revivalstarringJamesCoco,andasecondBroadwayrevival in1998starringMartinShort,whowonthe1999 TonyAwardforBestPerformancebyaLeading ActorinaMusical.

MarkDannisaid,“Wehadanextensiveand competitiveauditionprocessforthecovetedrole ofonepersonplayingsevencharacters. Adolpho’sauditionwasstellar.Everycharacter andeveryaccentwasperfectlydone.”

BellePoitrinewillbeplayedbyLauren CulverinhersecondTheatreZonemusical sinceplayingVibratainAFunnyThing HappenedontheWaytotheForumin2012. CulverisonstagefortheentiretyofLittle Me,lendingcomedytotheshowasshe agesandchangescostumesonstagein frontoftheaudience.

“Laurenabsolutelykilleditintheaudition.Sheisastellaractress,greatsinger andperformer,”saidDanni.

LittleMewillbedirectedbyMark Danni.Performanceswillbeat7:30p.m. onMarch7-10and14-17andat2 p.m.March9,10,16and17.

Ticketsare$50,$65and$85,dependingonseatselection.

SevenmeninBelle’slifewillbeplayedbyasingleperformer:NewYork-basedactorAdolphoBlaire,returningto TheatreZoneforhis20thperformancetoplayanastonishing

TheatreZonepresentsitsmusicalperformancesintheintimate250-seatG&LTheatreconvenientlylocatedinNaplesat 13275LivingstonRoad,betweenPineRidgeandVanderbilt BeachRoads.

Fortickets,visitwww.Theatre.Zoneorcalltheboxofficeat 888-966-3352,ext.1.

ThelaughskeepcomingatOffBroadwayPalmTheatre

TheOffBroadwayPalmTheatrepresents TheSweetDelilahSwimplayingFeb.29 throughApril14.ThisJonesHopeWooten comedyisaboutfivesouthernwomenand theireverlastingfriendships.Thewritersalso wroteTheSavannahSippingSociety, Doublewide,Texasandmore.

ThishilariousandtouchingcomedyfollowsfiveSouthernwomen,whosefriendshipsbeganontheircollegeswimteam,as theysetasideoneweekendeveryAugustto rekindletheirrelationships.Freefromhusbands,kids,andjobs,theymeetatthesame beachcottageonNorthCarolina’sOuter

Bankstocatchup,laugh,andmeddlein eachothers'lives.Astheyearspass,these womenrelyononeanother,throughallthat lifeflingsatthem.

TheOffBroadwayPalmisanintimate theatre,locatedinthemainlobbyof BroadwayPalm.PerformancesareTuesday throughSundayeveningswithselectmatinees.Ticketpricesrangefrom$55to$70 withdiscountsavailableforgroupsof20or more.Ticketsarenowonsaleandcanbe reservedbycalling239-278-4422,visiting BroadwayPalm.comorinpersonat1380 ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

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Beautiful:TheCaroleKingMusical onstageatBroadwayPalmthroughApril6

BroadwayPalmpresentsBeautiful,TheCarole KingMusicalnowthrough April6.

ThisTonyandGrammy Award-winningmusicalhas abookbyDouglas McGrathwithwordsand musicbyCaroleKingand GerryGoffinwithother songsbyBarryMann, CynthiaWeilandothers.

Thisinspiringmusical tellsthetouchingandtrue storyofCaroleKing’s remarkablejourneyfrom teenagesongwriterto Rock&RollHallofFame.Beginningas anordinarygirlwithextraordinarytalent,chroniclingherrock‘nrollsongwritingwithherhusbandGerryGoffin, exploringherconnectiontobestfriends

CynthiaWeiland BarryMann,tobecomingoneofthemost successfulsoloartists inmusichistory. Featuringover24 classicsincluding “You’veGotaFriend,” “OneFineDay,”“Up ontheRoof,”“You’ve LostThatLovin’ Feeling,”“WillYou LoveMeTomorrow” and“NaturalWoman, thiscrowd-pleasing phenomenonisfilled withsongsyourememberandastoryyou’llneverforget.

PortrayingtheroleofCaroleKingis IsabellaAndrews.Isabellaoriginates fromChicago,whereregionalcredits includeYoungFrankenstein(Inga)and

SisterAct(SisterMaryRobert)at MercuryTheatreChicago,BrightStar (AliceMurphy)atTimberLake Playhouse,DaddyLongLegs(Jerusha Abbot)atTowleTheatre,Gentleman’s Guide(MissBarley)atFarmersAlley Theatre,TheSoundofMusicatMarriott Theatre,MyWay(Woman2)at MetropolisPAC,andNewFacesSing Broadway1987atPorchlightMusic Theatre.IsabellaholdsaBFAin MusicalTheatrefromWrightState Universityandisrepresentedby Grossman&JackTalent.

PerformancesareTuesdaythrough Sundayeveningswithselectmatinees. Ticketsare$70to$95withgroupand children’spricesavailable.Ticketsare nowonsaleandcanbereservedby calling239-278-4422,visiting BroadwayPalm.comorinpersonat 1380ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

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Elvis,Groundedonstageat BelleTheatreinCapeCoral

ByTylerYoung

Aswewrapupthewinterwith springjustaroundthecorner, we’reexcitedforourfinalfewproductionsinoursecondseason.

LoveElvis?Thenyou’rein luck.MattStoneasElvis:In Persontakesthestageforone weekendonlyMarch1-3,bringingbackthemoves,costumes, voiceandcharmofthe“King”you knowandlove.AGracelandTop 10performer,MattStoneisloved byElvisfansaroundthecountry.

GroundedbyGeorgeBrant landsonourstageMarch22-30. Themulti-awardwinningplaytells thestoryofahot-shotF16fighter pilotwhoseunexpectedpregnancy endshercareerinthesky.The emotion-packedsolodramaisa heartbreaking,gripping,andpowerfulimmersionexperiencethat youwon'twanttomiss

Reassignedtooperatemilitary dronesfromawindowlesstrailer outsideLasVegas,shehuntsterroristsbydayandreturnstoher familyeachnight.Asthepressure totrackahigh-profiletarget mounts,theboundariesbeginto blurbetweenthedesertinwhich shelivesandtheoneshepatrols halfaworldaway.

Wanttostayuptodateonthe latesthappeningsatTheBelle? BesuretofollowusonFacebook (@thebelletheatre).Readytobook tickets?Visitusonline, TheBelleTheatre.com,giveusa callat239-323-5533orstopby theboxofficeat2708Santa BarbaraBlvd.,#135,inCape Coral,Tuesday-Fridaynoon–4 p.m.SeeyouatTheBelle.

TylerYoungisfounderand executivedirectoratTheBelle Theatre

FringeFortMyers May30-June2

PerformingartsfestivalFringeFortMyers returnstoAlliancefortheArts(AFTA)fromMay30 toJune2.

FringeFortMyers2024strivestohavesomethingforeveryone,fromone-personshows,to danceandmusic,magic,stand-upcomedyandso muchmore.Mostshowsare60minutesinlength, whilesomeareshorter.

FringeFortMyers2024willmaintainthelongstandingtraditionsofbeing100%uncensored, 100%unjuriedand100%inclusive,with100%of ticketsalesgoingdirectlytotheartists.

FringeFortMyers2024willkickofftheevening ofMay30withthefunandfreneticTeaserShow, whereeachperformancegroupgetstwominutesto sellaudiencesontheirshow.Overthenextthree days,eachperformerisguaranteedthreetimeslots aswellasareviewbyBroadwayWorldFortMyers.

Afterthefinalcurtain,FringeFortMyers2024 willhosttheFringeawardsceremonycelebrating theartiststhatmakeFringeanincredibleexperienceforaudiences.TheAllianceislocatedat 10091McGregorBlvd.inFortMyers.Formoreinfo, call239-939-2787,visitusatwww.ArtInLee.org

TheCharlottePlayers presentingNunsenseII atLangdonPlayhouse

TheCharlotte Playerspresent NunsenseII:The SecondComing onstageMarch14 –31atthe Langdon Playhouse.

TheLittle SistersofHoboken return…and they’refunnier, zanier,andmore lovablethanever!

Abitslickerafter havingbeen“bittenbythebug,”thesinging nunsdanceandcroontheir wayintoyourhearts.

TwoontheAisle,Threein aVanbyMaryLynnDobson willbestagedApril17–28.

SummerfunRepertory Theatre-whereactorsspend theirdowntimearoundan agingtechie'svan.This asphaltoasisincludesa stressedartisticdirector,a divarealizingheringenue expirationdatehaspassed,a manvyingtodirectmusicals withaTarrentinospinanda

choreographerwantingto includeakicklineinThe GlassMenagerie.Theshow provestheoldadagethat somehow,someway,the showmustgoon.Itdoes... justnotalwaysasplanned.

TheCharlottePlayerswill stageMorningAfterGrace May16–25.

Hilariousandheart-warming,thisunconventionalnew comedytackleslove,loss, andcomingtotermswith growingold.Afterafuneral meetingthedaybefore, AgnusandAbagail findthemselves sharingabedthe nextmorning.Setin anearbyFlorida retirementcommunity,thischarming andbig-hearted comedytakesuson anunexpectedjourneytowardanew leaseonlife.

Forticketsand information,call 941-255-1022or visitonlineat www.charlotteplayers.org.

TheLangdon Playhouseislocatedat1182Market CircleinPort Charlotte.

FloridaRepertoryTheatrepaystribute toHankWilliamswithLostHighway

FloridaRepertoryTheatrewillstageHankWilliams: LostHighwaybyRandalMyerandMarkHarelikMarch 22throughApril14intheHistoricArcadeTheatre.

Toldbyacompanyofactor-musicians,HankWilliams: LostHighwayisanaward-winningtributetooneofthe greatinnovatorsofAmericanpopularcountrymusic.The storyfollowsWilliams’risefromhumblebeginningson theLouisianaHayridetotriumphsontheGrandOle Opry,andhiseventualself-destructionattheageof twenty-nine.

Theproductionincludesindeliblesongslike“I’mSo LonelyICouldCry,”“MoveItOnOver,”“Hey,Good Lookin’,”“HonkyTonkBlues,”“YourCheatingHeart,”and others.

“Audiencesareinforamusicaltreatwiththisbiography musical,”saidproducingartisticdirectorGregLongenhagen. “HankWilliamsmadeanincredibleimpactonthepathofcountrymusicandhelpedmoveitintothemodernera.Ourverytalentedactor-musiciansbrilliantly conveythespiritofWilliam’s musicastheyconveyHank’s short,yetillustriouslife.”

Thecastfeaturesreturning actorsMattCusack(Ringof Fire),AllisonAnnKelly(Ringof Fire),CarolynMessina (Alabaster),JeremySevelovitz (KenLudwig’sAComedyof Tenors,MillionDollarQuartet), andmakingtheirFloridaRep debutsareNoahCanales, MargaretDudasik,Vince Federici,DavidFinch,Joel NewsomeandSamSherwood.

Associateartisticdirector JasonParrish(TheLegendof GeorgiaMcBride)directsthe productionandisrejoinedby membersofthecreativeteam behindlastseason’sRingof

FireincludingmusicaldirectorMattCusack,setdesignerBert Scott,costumedesignerKimGriffin,lightingdesignerTyler PerryandsounddesignerKatieLowe.Theproductionwillbe stagemanagedbyPhillMadore(TheMountaintop).

Singleticketpricesstartat$69for regularperformancesonMarch22–April14,withdiscountedpreviews offeredMarch19-21.Eveningperformancesareofferedat7Tuesday throughSaturday,withanopening nightperformancebeginningat8 p.m.onFriday,March22.Matinee performancesareofferedat2p.m. onWednesdays,Saturdaysand Sundays.Plus,allnewthisseason,2 p.m.matineeson2ndand3rd Fridays(ArcadeTheatreproductions only).FloridaRep'sparkinglotopens twohoursbeforeeachperformance andoffersguestsfreeparkingacross thestreetfromtheArcadeTheatreon BayStreetindowntownFortMyers.

Ticketsmaybepurchasedonline atwww.floridarep.orgorbycallingthe boxofficeat239-332-4488ortoll-free at877-787-8053.

GulfCoastSymphonypresentsTheMusicMan

TheMusicManmakesatriumphant returntoBarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHallatFSWwithGulfCoast Symphonyfortwoperformanceson Saturday,March23at7:30p.m.and Sunday,March24at7pm.

TheMusicManisabelovedmusical thatfollowsthecharmingandcharismaticconartistHaroldHillashe arrivesinthesmalltownofRiverCity.

Posingasatravelingmusicsalesman, Hillconvincesthetownspeopleto investinaboys’bandhepromisesto organizedespitehislackofmusical expertise.

AsHill’selaborateschemesunfold, thecommunityexperiencesatransformativejourneyoflove,friendship,and self-discovery.Filledwithtoe-tapping tunesandheartwarmingmoments,The

MusicManisatimelesscelebrationof thepowerofmusicandthemagicof redemption.Thisclassicmusicalhas capturedaudiences’hartsforgenerationswithitscatchymelodies,spirited choreography,anddelightfultaleof secondchances.

Fortickets,call239-481-4849or onlineatwww.bbmannpah.comor www.gulfcoastsymphony.org.

Jeremy Sevelovitz

Carolyn Messina

AllisonAnn Kelly

Matt Cusack

NunsenseIIattheMACCinFortMyers

NunsenseII:The SecondComingison stagenowthroughMarch 15attheMusicandArts CommunityCenterinFort Myers.

NunsenseII:The SecondComingtakes placesixweeksafterthe hilariouseventsseenin Nunsense,whenthesisterspresentedtheirfirst benefittohelpburytheir dearlydepartedsisters killedinatragiccooking accident.

Havingbeen“bittenby thetheaterbug”thesistersarebacktopresenta “thank-you”showforall thepeoplewhosupported theminthepast.Things gettoofftoarousing startasthesisterssing “Nunsense,theMagic Word,”butbeforelong

chaoserupts.TwoFranciscans cometoclaimSisterMary Amnesia(whohaswonthe PublishersClearingHouse Sweepstakes)asoneoftheir own.Atthesametimethenuns hearthatatalentscoutisinthe audiencetoseethemstruttheir stuff.

Fromtheriotousbingo gamerunbySisterAmnesiato thehilariousduet“WhatWould ElvisDo?”totherousingfinale, “There’sOnlyOneWaytoEnd YourPrayers”and“That’sto SayAmen!,”thisshowwillhave yourollingintheaisles.

Remainingperformancesof SisterActIIareWednesdaysto SaturdaysthroughMarch15. TheMusic&ArtsCommunity Centerislocatedat13411 ShireLane,FortMyers(justoff DanielsParkway).Fortickets andinfo,call239-277-1700or visitgulfcoastsymphony.org

GulfshorePlayhouseinNaples: SheLovesMe

KristenCoury,CEOand producingartisticdirector, hasannouncedthetalented castofSheLovesMe. Consideredbymanytobe themostcharmingmusical everwritten,SheLovesMe isawarmromanticcomedy withanendearinginnocencethathasinspired manyadaptations,including thebelovedfilmYou’veGot Mail.

FeaturinglyricsbySheldon HarnickandmusicbyJerryBock(Fiddler ontheRoof),theSheLovesMescore featuresclassicsongsincluding"Vanilla IceCream,”madefamousbyBarbara Cookintheoriginal1963Broadwayproduction.

SheLovesMeopensonMarch23and willrunthroughApril21atTheNorris CenterinNaples.

MeetAmaliaandGeorg,twoperfumeryclerkswhoaren’tquitethebestof friends.Constantlybumpingheadswhile onthejob,thesparringcoworkerscan’t seemtofindcommonground.Butlittledo theyknowtheanonymouspenpalsthey havebothbeenfallingforhappentobe eachother!Willlovecontinuetoblossom

oncetheiridentitiesarerevealed?

DirectedbyKristenCoury,SheLoves Mewillbetheperfectlovelettertobid adieutonearlytwodecadesofperformancesatTheNorrisCenterbeforemoving intotheBakerTheatreandEducation Centerinthefallof2024.

Leadingthecastastheanonymous penpalsareLeeHarringtonasAmalia BalashandBenFankhauserasGeorg Nowack.Fanhauserisbestknownfor playingDaveyintheoriginalBroadway castofDisney’sNewsiesandHarrington mostrecentlystarredinMaryPoppinsat TheArgyle.

Thebrashandegotisticalshopsalesman,StevenKodaly,willbeplayedby DanielA.Lopez,wholooksforwardto

returningtoGulfshore Playhouseafterappearing lastseasoninCamelotas

Lancelot.Kodaly'ssecret paramour,IlonaRitter,will beplayedbyKateMarilley, comingstraightfromher roleasDeliainBroadway’s firstnationaltourof

Beetlejuice.Otherof

Kate’sBroadwaycredits includeFlyingOver Sunset,TheProm,MyFair LadyandBroadway’sfirst nationaltourofBillyElliott.

Thegruffowneroftheperfumery,Mr. Maraczek,willbeperformedbyDavid Studwell(TheBand’sVisit,FirstNorth AmericanTourandApplause!,NYCity Center’sEncores).DavidBaida, (Broadway’sTony-nominatedOnYour Feet)hasbeencastasthesympathetic co-workerLadislavSipos.JackMastrianni (AChristmasStory,originalBroadway cast)willappearastheeagerassistant ArpadLaszlo.AlsocastareHana Culbreath,OliviaGjurich,KevinPatrick Martin,AdrianaMilbrathandBenSears.

Ticketsareonsale.Ticketscanbe orderedonlineatgulfshoreplayhouse.org orbyphone239-261-PLAY.

Daniel A.Lopez

Ben Fankhauser

Lee Harrington

Kate Marilley

TheNaplesPlayerssettostart newseasoninrenovatedbuilding

TheNaplesPlayers(TNP)isexcited toreturnhometotheirhistoric5th AvenueSouthbuildingfortheirdynamic 71stseason.

Followinga$21millionrenovation, thelocaltheatreis planningaseason dedicatedtoinstillinglaughs,paying homagetothe pastwithclassics, andlookingtothe future.

Kickingoffthe openingofTNP’s brandnewKizzieTheaterwillbe Broadway’smostbelovedtoe-tapping show:42ndStreet.Thissplashyand grandthree-timeTonyAwardandOlivier Awardwinningmusicalwillbeonstage June26toJuly21.FollowPeggy Sawyer,atalentedyoungsmall-town performerwithstarsinhereyeswho finallygetsherbigbreakonBroadway asachorusgirl.Butjustbeforeopening night,theleadingladybreaksherankle. WillPeggybeabletostepinand becomeastarinjust36hours?

Nov.20toDec.22.JoinyoungRalphie Parkeronhisquestfortheultimate Christmasgift,asheencounterseccentriccharacters,challenges,andunexpectedjoyalongtheway.Thisbelovedtale capturesthespiritoftheseason withhumor,warmthandcharm thatresonateswithaudiencesof allages.

Afteralong-awaiteddelay, ThePlayThatGoesWrongwill hittheKizzieTheaterstageJan. 15toFeb.16,2025.Welcome totheopeningnightofThe MurderatHavershamManor wherethingsarequickly goingfrombadtoutterly disastrous.Withanunconsciousleadinglady,a corpsethatcan’tplaydead, andactorswhotripover everything(includingtheir lines),it’s“tonsoffunforall ages”(HuffPost)and“comic gold”(Variety)–sureto bringdownthehouse!

aheadoftheirtimewillbegracingthe PriceStudioTheaterstagefromApril227inTheHalf-lifeofMarieCurie.In 1912,amidapersonalscandal,accomplishedscientistandNobelPrizewinner MarieCuriefindssolaceattheseaside homeofafellowfemalecolleague.This newworkfromLaurenGundersonrevels inthepoweroftwofearlessfemalescientistsattheheightsanddepthsoftheir careersandlives.

RoundingoutTNP’sseasonwillbe TheHallelujahGirls-aplaytakingplace intheKizzieTheaterthat’llteachthe audiencethatit’snevertoolatetochase yourdreams.Afterthe deathofadearfriend,the ladiesofEdenFalls,Ga., decideit’stimetomakea changeandachievetheir dreams.Theyunfoldas theymeetweeklyatSPADEE-DAH!-anabandoned church-turned-day-spa.

Rumors,ashowchockfullofsecrets, scandalsandside-splittingchaos,willbe inKizzieTheaterfromOct.2to20.

Whenthehostofaneveningdinner partygoesmissing, rumorsrunwildand hilarityensuesinthis laugh-out-loudjourneyofmistaken identities,absurd misunderstandings, andtangledtruths.

Rumorswillkeepyoulaughingand guessinguntilthefinalcurtain.

UnveilingTNP’sfreshlyrenovated PriceStudioTheaterwillbeoneofthe mostproducedplaysintheworld, Almost,Maine-ashowforpeoplewith bigheartsandendlesslove.Escapeto theenchantingtownofAlmost,Maine, wherelove,laughter,andunexpected connectionsilluminatethewintersky. Thisheartwarmingandwhimsicalcollectionoftalesisacelebrationofthe extraordinarymomentsthattransform ordinarylives.Almost,Mainewillbeon stageOct.16toNov.10.

Ringinaseasonofmusicalmerriment andholidayhumorwithAChristmas Story:TheMusicalinKizzieTheaterfrom

DeathofaSalesman,on stageinPriceStudioTheaterfromFeb.5 toMarch2,isaTonyAwardandPulitzer Awardwinningplaythatinvestigatesthe evolutionoftheAmericandream.Arthur Miller’sclassicworkportraysthestrugglesofWillyLoman,asalesman grapplingwithfadingsuccess, strainedrelationships,andthe consequencesofchasinganelusiveaspiration.Theplaydelves intotimelessthemesofidentity, disillusionment,andthehighcost ofsocietalexpectations.

Inthespring,theTonyAward-winning musicalManofLaManchawillhitthe KizzieTheater.Theclassicmusical odysseyofdreamsandcouragewillbe onstagefromMarch12-April13.

Timelessandcaptivating,ittakesyouon anepicadventurealongsidethe indomitabledreamer,DonQuixote.With ascorethatwilltug atyourheartstrings andatalethat inspiresthedreamer inusall,ManofLa Manchadeliversa poignantanduplifting theatricalexperience.

Twopowerfuland fearlessfemales

Friendship,resilienceand thepursuitofjoywillleave youshouting“Hallelujah!” TheHallelujahGirlswillbeonstagefrom May7to25.

TNPhasalsoannouncedtheireducationseason.FromJuly26to28,School ofRockwillbepresentedinthebrandnewGlassEducationalStudioTheater.

FromAug.2toAug.11intheGlass EducationalStudioTheater,comesthe modernandexcitingmusical,The LightningThief,basedonRickRiordan’s best-sellingnovel.

Ifinterestedinauditioningforanyof TheNaplesPlayers’productions,keep aneyeontheirwebsite

NaplesPlayers.orgformoreinformation.

SeasonticketsareonsaleattheTNP BoxOffice.SeasonTicketholdersto Season71getthefirstchoiceofseatsin therenovatedKizzieTheater,Price StudioTheaterandGlassEducational Theater.KidzActperformancesgoon saleonApril1. Individualticketsfor 42ndStreetgoonsale onApril1.Individual ticketsfortherestof theseasongoonsale onJuly1.Fortickets, visitNaplesPlayers.org anytimeorcall239263-7990.

PeaceRiverNationalArtFestival March16&17inPuntaGorda’sLaishleyPark

ThePeaceRiverNationalArtFestivalwillbeheldMarch16 and17from10a.m.to4p.m.inLaishleyParkindowntown PuntaGorda.

Thefestivalwillpresentakaleidoscopeofcreativitywhenit convenesonthebanksofthePeaceRiverinhistoricPunta Gorda.Morethan60nationallyrecognizedartistswilldisplay theirworksincludingartglass,fiberarts,jewelry,leather goods,metalwork,oilpaintings,photography,pottery,sculptures,andwatercolor.

Thefestivalis hostedbytheVisual ArtsCenterofPunta Gorda,whoserves CharlotteCountyand beyondwiththree majorgalleries,an extensiveartslibrary, anartsupplystore, andagiftgalleryof uniquehand-crafted items.

Thistwo-dayevent drawsthousandsof visitorsfromCharlotte Countyandthesurroundingareas.

TheAnnualPeace RiverNationalArts Festivalbeganin2007,shortlyafterHurricaneCharleydevastatedPuntaGordaandCharlotteCounty.Whatbeganasa fundraisertorepairtheVisualArtsCenterfacility,hascontinuedsupportingtheartsinPuntaGordaoverthepastdecade asoursignatureevent.

Thisisalwaysafuneventandsomuchtodo.Therewillbe music,food,drinks,andlotsofgreatarttoviewandbuy.The VisualArtCenterisexcitedtobringthisopportunitytolocal artistsandtothecommunity.Admissionis$5.

Moreinformationisavailableonlineatvisualartcenter.org

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AnisaStewart

ONTHECOVER:“PinkandYellowCottages”byThomMillsap

DAASGalleryshowcasesKellyMorrison

DAASCo-OpArtGallery& Giftsisfeaturingtheartofguest artistKellyMorrisoninMarch.

Theexhibition,entitledLifein Color,willhaveitsopening receptiononFriday,March1 from6to9:30p.m.inconjunctionwiththemonthlyFortMyers ArtWalk.Theexhibitionwillbe ondisplaythroughMarch31.

KellyMorrisonisamixed mediaartistcreatingcolorful andwhimsicalinterpretationsof hersurroundingsinSouthwest Florida.Growingup,Kellywas thekidalwaysintheartroom. Althoughherfatherencouraged hertogotoschoolforbusiness, arthasalwaysbeenherpassion.Thebusinessknowledge andcreativegifttogetheris whathasenabledhersuccess. Shehasworkedonmanymediums includingglass,silver,clayandpaint.

sheisrecognizedforhercolorful abstractpaintingsandherlineof funkywoodenfish.

WhenMorrisonmovedtoFloridain 1994,shediscoveredcolor.Today,

“Mypaintingsarefilledwithlayers ofcolor,textureandpatterns–

inspiredbymysurroundingsof theocean,tropicalgardensand colorfulpeople,”mentionsthe artist,whowillbepresentduring theopeningreceptionandis eagertomeetandgreetallthe attendees.

DAASCo-OpArtGallery& Giftsislocatedat1815Fowler St.intheButterflyEstatescomplexinFortMyers.Asanawardwinningvenue,ithostsartworks fromsomeofthebestlocal artistsinSouthwestFlorida.The venueisalsoavailableforprivatefunctionsandevents. Pleasecontactthevenuevia emailtoinfo@daascoop.comfor moreinformation.

Thegallery’shoursare WednesdaytoSundayfrom10 a.m.to2p.m.Moreinfoabout thevenue,artclasses,eventsand howtobecomeamembercanbe foundatdaascoop.comorbycalling 239-590-8645.

AnnualAllFloridaexhibition atAlliancefortheArtsinMarch

TheAlliancefortheArtsreceived691 submissionsforthisyear’sAnnualAll FloridaJuriedExhibit.Outofthosesubmissions,thejurorselected56piecesto beincludedinthe38thinstallmentofthe Alliance’slongestrunningexhibition.

Theopeningreceptionwillbeheld March1from5to7p.m.Thefreeevent willfeaturepiecescreatedbyartists workinginawidevarietyofmediafrom alloverthestateofFlorida,aswellas lightrefreshmentsprovidedbyJayne Baker.Theexhibitwillbeonviewfrom

March1-30attheAlliance, 10091McGregorBlvd.,Fort Myers.

ThejurorLauraGuerrero willbeonhandduringthe galleryopeningtopresent awardsincluding$1,000 cashforBestInShow,a $300secondplacegiftcertificatetoBlickArt Materials,$150cashfor thirdplaceandJuror's ChoiceAward(s)ofAlliance fortheArtsmembership(s).

“Thisexhibitionisa wonderfulglimpseinto thestrengthofFlorida’s contemporaryartscene,” saidgallerymanager EmilyRadomski.“The exhibitionfeaturesartists fromalloverthestate,in allstagesoftheir careers,fromyoungstudentstoestablished artists,workingina rangeofmediums.The diversityintheworkis themostincrediblepart oftheexhibition.”

Receptionsandtalksareopento thepublicanddonotrequiretickets orreservations.Whilegalleryadmis-

sionisfree,a$5suggesteddonation keepsAllianceprogrammingaffordable andaccessible.Formoreinformation, call239-939-2787orvisit

ArtInLee.org/AllFlorida2023.

"StillLifeWithTowel"byAndersFernbach

"HydrangeaMacrophylla"byTyRaderstorf

"ReadyforCruising-Ft.LauderdaleBeach"byChrystyneNovack

NationalexhibitatVisual ArtsCenterinPuntaGorda

TheVisualArtsCenterannouncestheprestigious14thBiennial NationalArtExhibitionopenedinFebruaryandfeaturemanygenres oftwo-dimensionalartfromartistsallovertheworld.

TheexhibitionwillbeondisplaynowtoApril12.Thecenter invitesartenthusiaststoview,enjoyandpurchasethiswonderfulart.

TheNAEhas120different2Dfineartistsfromalloverthe worldondisplay.Thisis“BestoftheBest.”Theexhibitionisfree tovisitduringVisualArtsCenteropenhours–Mondayand Friday10a.m.to4p.m.,Tuesday–Thursday10a.m.to7p.m. andSaturday10a.m.to2p.m.

Theexhibitionisfreetovisit.Additionally,thecenterishostinganarttalkonMarch21entitled“HowtoViewandTalkAbout Art.”Itpromisestobeaninsightfulandengagingdiscussion. Instructorandaward-winningartistRosalieMackgivesatalk aboutart-whattolookfor,howtochoose,andwhatmakesit good.Arttalkisfrom5:30–7p.m.Costis$5eachandsignup atwww.VisualArtCenter.org

TheVisualArtsCenterislocatedat210MaudSt.inPunta Gorda.Formoredetails,call941-639-8810orvisitonlineat www.visualartcenter.org

“Subsrate”byNadineSaitlin

“ReturntoClassicism”byYeqiangWang

COCOartgallerieshostreceptionsinEstero&Naples

TheArtCouncilofSouthwestFloridaannounces MarchopeningreceptionsattheEsteroandNaples galleries.

COCOArtGalleryinEsterowillhostitsopening receptiononWednesday,March6from5to7p.m.The featuredexhibitistheSouthwestFloridaWatercolor Society. Jointhemfor lightbites,mixand minglewiththe artistsandshop newartbylocal artists.

Thenextreceptionwillbeheld April3willshowcasetheEsteroArt League.

TheEstero galleryislocated at8074 Mediterranean DriveatCoconut PointMall. Call239-949-3073for moreinformation.

COCOArt GalleryinNaples willholditsopeningreceptionon Wednesday,March 13from5to7 p.m..Thefeatured exhibitforMarchis theSouthwest FloridaPastel Society.Meetthe artists,mixand mingleandshop thenew8,000sq. ft.gallery.

Thenext Naplesreception willtakeplaceApril 10showcasingthe MarcoIsland CenterfortheArts.

TheNaples galleryislocated at1758TamiamiTrailNorthintheCoastlandCenter.Call239436-3530formoreinformation.Formoreabouttheartcouncil andthegalleries,visitwww.cocoartgallery.com

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KarenHarris

HirdieGirdieGallerywelcomes PennyRipleyasanewmemberartist.

Pennyisaglassartistwhoseinspirationcomesfromthesandybeaches andbluewaterthatsurroundher SanibelIslandhome.

Evenherartmediumofglassis derivedfromthesanditself.Shehas aneyeforcombiningcolorsand shapesresultinginbeautifulstained glasspiecesrangingfromwallartand windowinsertstomixedmediapieces containingmetalsandwood,andshe especiallylovestocreatestained glassworksbasedonpets.

Herartisticendeavorshavenowevolvedtoincludeglass fusion,creatingpiecesthatgivetheimpressionofblownglass. Pennyappreciatestheendlesspossibilitiesformixingcolors,creatingshapes,andcombiningmaterialsthatworkinginglassprovides.

Thegallery’sguestartistforthemonthofMarchisRobinette Apelgren,awatercolorpainter.Robinette’schildhoodinterestinart resultedinacareerasanelementaryschoolartteacherinIndiana. Throughoutherlife,sheexperimentedwithseveralmediums,but watercolorremainsherfavorite.Sheenjoysattendingclassesand workshopswithcelebratedartiststofurtherhonehercraft.

ShehastaughtwatercolorandotherartclassesinNewYork

andFortMyers,andhaswrittenandillustratedthreebooks inspiredbylifechangingeventsshehasexperienced.Hersubjectsincludeflorals,landscapes,andstilllifes,andsheespecially enjoyspaintingportraitsofpeopleandpets.Robinettesaysthat paintingallowshertoenteranotherworldoflookingatcreationin anewwayanddepictingitsbeauty.

ThegallerywillbehostingareceptiononMarch14from5to7 p.m.featuringtheartworkofPennyRipleyandRobinetteApelgren. EveryoneisinvitedtomeetthegalleryartistsandenjoycomplimentaryrefreshmentsandlivemusicbyBobHousler.

HirdieGirdieGalleryislocatedat2490LibraryWayonSanibel. Formoredetails,call239-395-0027orvisithirdiegirdiegallery.com

PennyRipley

RobinetteApelgren

Annualfine artfestivalin BonitaSpringsMarch2&3

TheCenterforVisualArtsinBonitaSpringswillholdits thirdnationalartfestivaloftheseasoninMarch.

ThefinaloneofthreeBonitaSpringsNationalArts FestivalswillbeheldMarch2and3atRiversidePark, 10451Old41RoadinBonitaSprings.

DiscoverartisticexcellenceattheBonitaSprings NationalArtFestivals!Thisisafantasticcelebrationof creativitywherenationalandinternationalartistsconverge topresentadiverse andsophisticated visualartsshowcase.SetindowntownBonita Springs,thesefestivalsallowpatrons toengagewiththe creativeprocess, explorecurated installations,and acquireunique piecesfromadiscerningartisanmarketplace.Withlive musicprovidinga harmonious ambiance,attendeescanconnect withtheartists

SWFloridaquiltshow March8&9inPuntaGorda

TheSouthwestFloridaQuiltersGuildwillholdits14thbiennialquiltshowMarch8and9attheCharlotteHarborEvent Center,75TaylorSt.inPuntaGorda.

Friday’shourswillbe9a.m. to5p.m.,whileSaturday’s hourswillbe9a.m.to4p.m.

Theeventwillfeaturea merchantmall,silentauction, quiltersboutiqueandraffle baskets.

The2024rafflequilt chancesare$1eachorsix chancesfor$5.

Eventadmissionisa$10 donation.Infoaboutgroupdiscountsisavailablebycontactingswfqg@gmail.com.

Formoreontheguild,visit onlineatwww.swfqg.com

behindthemasterpieces,makingthisculturaleventarefinedexperienceforartenthusiastsofallages.

Thefestivalruns10a.m.to5p.m.bothdays.TheCenterfor VisualArtsislocatedat26100Old41Road,BonitaSprings.For moreinfo,call239-495-8989orvisitonlineatartsbonita.org

SeaGrapeGallery’sannual courtyardsaleMarch8-9

SeaGrapeGallery’sannualend-of-seasonCourtyard SalewilltakeplaceonFriday,March8andSaturday, March9from10a.m.to4p.m.

Theartistsarecleaningouttheirstudiosandwillbe offeringqualityartatvalueprices.Paintingsinavarietyof styles,mediums,sizes,andsubjectswillbeavailable,as wellasgicléeprints,photography,glassart,fiberart, ceramics,jewelry,andmore.

Thisisawonderfulopportunitytoupdateyourhomeor officedécor,selectgiftsforupcomingoccasions,ortreat yourselftosomethingspecial.Therewillbeagreatvariety ofarttobrowse,andyouaresuretofindsomethingyou love.ThebestselectionwillbeavailableonMarch8and9, butthesalewillcontinueindoorsonalimitedbasisthrough March30.

SeaGrapeGalleryislocatedat113W.MarionAve.in PuntaGordaandcanbereachedat941-575-1718.Visit onlineatwww.seagrapegallery.com

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Hubcapartexhibit atTribbyArtsCenter

“OntheRoadAgain:TheHubcap asArt”intheTribbyArtsCentergalleriesrunsthroughMarch30. Concernfortheenvironmentinspired thisexhibitionofmorethan200artworks,eachoneincorporatingoneor morediscardedhubcapsandcreated byfull-timeprofessionalartistsacross theglobe.

Theexhibitionwasoriginally pairedwiththeSmithsonian InstitutionexhibitionWaste Notandpresentedin2014 as“SecondTimeAround: TheHubcapasArt”in theMuseumofthe ShenandoahValley, Va.

Followingthat venue,agreatly abbreviatedversionoftheexhibitiontoured nationally.This isthefirsttimein 10yearsthatthe collectionasshown inthe“SecondTime Around”exhibitionwill beonpublicdisplayinnearlyitsoriginal,dazzlingandfascinatingentirety.

TribbyArtsCenterexhibitions arefreeandopentothepublic TuesdaythroughSaturdayfrom10 a.m.to3p.m.

TribbyArtsCenterislocatedwithin

ShellPoint,at17281OnPar BoulevardinFortMyers. Visitonlineattribbyartscenter.com

LarryCarroll, California

WyattGragg, Kentucky

FMHSstudentsatDavisArtCenter

TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenterannouncestwoart exhibitionsopeningduringArtWalkonFriday,March1.

FortMyersHighSchoolInternationalBaccalaureateVisual ArtsExhibitionwillbefeaturedinthedownstairsGrandAtrium, andtheTimeKillsexhibitbyartistAvaWilliamswillbeondisplayintheupstairsCapitalGallery.

FortMyersHighSchoolpresentsthe2023International BaccalaureateSeniorVisualArtsExhibition,showcasingthe creativityof38students.Duringthepasttwoyearsthesestudentshavecreateduniqueworksofartandexploredtheworks ofhistoricalandcontemporaryartists,investigatedcriticaltheoriesinart,andcreatedextensivedocumentationoftheirart makingprocessesinaseriesofsketchbookentries.

FMHSIBstudents areproudtoshowcase worksofartcreatedin fulfillmentofthe International BaccalaureateVisual Artsrequirements.The artworkspresentedat theSidney&Berne DavisArtsCenter exploreawiderange ofvisualmediaincludingtraditionalanddigitalphotography,acrylic andoilpainting,pen andink,printmaking, fiberarts,sculpture, ceramics,andmore.

TheCapitalGallery exhibit’stitle,Time Kills,playsintoAva Williams’personallife experiencesthathave pushedhertocreate

themessagesinherartworks.Asan18-year-oldartist,Ava feelsasifthereisabittersweetnatureinthefactthatsomuch timehaspassedinherperspective,butalsosomuchisleftto live.

Thegeneralthemeinherself-insertedportraitworksis curatedaroundtheideaofgrowingupandstrugglingtoletgo ofthevividimagerystuckinhermind.TimeKillsisanexhibitionfocusingonanexplorationofmediumsrepresentingdetails ofoverlookedobjectsinherworld.Colors,textures,andmediumsarechosenspecificallytoexhibitthefeelingsexpressed bythosebelongings-these“overlookedobjects”haveastory thatresonateswithlife.Whetheritbetheartist’sfaceinserted inaworldof‘80stechnology,oracollectionofforgottenchildren’stoys,Williamsbelieves thatdisplayingtheseportraits inanartisticmannerspeaks tothegeneralaudienceabout voicesthatarebeggingtobe heard.

Openingnightforboth exhibitionswillbeduringArt WalkonMarch1from6to10 p.m.Bothexhibitionswillbe ondisplaythroughMarch28. FridayNightsatSidney’swill alsopresentHavyRodriguez withMiamiSplashduringArt WalkatSidney’sRooftop SculptureGardenfrom7to 11p.m.

TheSidney&BerneDavis ArtCenterislocatedat2301 FirstSt.inthehistoricdowntownFortMyersRiver District.Formoreinformation call239-333-1933orvisitthe websiteatwww.sbdac.com

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AvaWilliamsexhibitinCapitalGalleryinMarch

AbigailTapia-FMHS

SeaGrapefeaturesBarbAlbin,GarySkelly

SeaGrapeGallerywillbefeaturingtwooftheir artists,BarbaraAlbin(acrylicsandwatercolors) andGarySkelly(ceramics)fromMarch7toApril 4.

BarbAlbinhasalwayslovedartandsoldher firsttwopaintingsattheageof17toNorthern IllinoisUniversity.SincemovingtoFloridafrom theChicagoarea,shehastaughtartatthelocal artcenter,hasenteredover300juriedandinvitationalshows,hasjuriedseveralartshows,and enjoyspresentingartworkshops.BarbisamemberoftheFloridaWatercolorSociety,Women ContemporaryArtistsinSarasota,TheNational LeagueofAmericanPenWomen,alongwithbeing anactivememberofmanylocalartsorganizations. Barb’spaintingsarebrightandvibrantwithcolor. AsBarbsays,“Ilovecolor.Ilovehowtheworldis sofullofcolorandlife.Ifeeltheenergyofnature pulsatingthroughtheearthandtheatmosphere.”Whenviewing Barb’spaintings,itisevidentthatthisisherinspirationasshe capturesoncanvasalltheemotionsandjoyshefeels.

GarySkellyisaceramicsartistwhohasover35yearsof experienceinpottery,sculpture,andporcelainlighting.He worksbothonthewheelandwithslabbedpiecesofclayand hasextensiveexperiencewithRakuandSaggarfiring.Although continuinghisloveofworkinginporcelain,Garyhasrecently venturedintotheintricatehighfireprocessofcrystallinepottery wherecrystalsareactuallygrownonthesurfaceofthepotsduringacontrolledfiringprocess.Inadditiontohiscrystallinework, Gary’sartworkalsoincludesuniquecarvedfloraanddinosaur

eggs.Garyexplainsthat“Iamconstantlystrivingtomake piecesthatcommunicateasenseofbalanceandcomplexity, hopingtoleavebehindsomethingthatnotonlybringssome beautyintotheworldbutalsomightbringasenseofbalance andserenitywhenviewed”.WhenviewingGary’sspectacular artwork,itbecomesevidentthathehasaccomplishedthisgoal.

ManyofBarb’sbeautifulcolorfulpaintingsandGary’sceramicpiecesareprominentlyondisplayattheSeaGrapeGallery. Inaddition,moreoftheirartandtheartworkofallSeaGrape artistscanbeviewedatwww.seagrapegallery.com.

SeaGrapeGalleryislocatedat113W.MarionAve.indowntownPuntaGordaandcanbereachedat941-575-1718.

BarbAlbin

GarySkelly

AiringoftheQuilts SpringFairMarch16atSt.Hilary’s

ThefourthannualAiringoftheQuiltsSpringFair isscheduledforSaturday,March16atSt.Hilary’s EpiscopalChurchinFortMyers.

Theeventwillrunfrom9a.m.to2p.m. Admissionandparkingarefree.

ConsideredtobeoneofLeeCounty’slargest outdoorcharitablequiltshows,thedaywillinclude quiltsaleandraffle,localfarmersmarketvendors, ministryfair,concessions,localarts&craftvendors,cookiesaleandachurchopenhouse.

Toviewthequiltsaheadoftime,visitonlineat www.loveinablanket.com

SaintHilary'sEpiscopalChurchislocatedat 5011McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.Formoredetails, call239-936-1000.

ACTGalleryshowcasesRogerBrown

ArtsforACTGalleryinFort Myerswillshowcasetheartof RogerBrowninMarch.Anopening receptionwillbeheldFriday,March 1from6to9p.m.inconjunction withArtWalk.

RogerBrownisanartistwho drawsuponalifetimeofexperiences tocreateartdaily.Asaninternationalbanker,andbusinessman,hehas livedinandconductedbusinessin NewYork,Germany,France, Singapore,Iran,Thailand,India, ChinaandSanDiego.

Since1998,hehasdevotedhimselfentirelytoart.10yearsasa creatorofmosaicswithovera dozensoloshowsdedicatedtothemedium.Hestudiedtheart forminRavenna,Italy,undermasterLucianaNotturniofScula ArtedelMosaico.Hismosaicsareownedbycollectors throughoutthecountryandnumberover200.

A“lifetime”painter,andlargelyself-taught,hebenefited greatlyfromanextendedperiodofstudyin2009underEmmy awardwinningartistDavidDunlapoftheSilvermineGuildArts Center,NewCanaan,Connecticut.Hisworksinoilarerepresentationalandrelatetohisdesiretohavefunwithformand

Thewallsoftheartgalleryofthe CapeCoralLibrary,locatedat921SW 39thTerrace,willfeaturegorgeous watercolorsbyartistKayFootefrom March2throughMay2.

KaygrewupinDavenport,Iowa, wherehergradeschoolteacherfostered aninterestinartbyencouragingherto lookforthevarietyofhuesandshades

color.Hisstilllifecompositionsare brightandthoughtful,oftenrevealingasidenarrative.

WatercolorswillalsobefeaturedinMarch.Hehasdeveloped aninterestingstyleofmixing watercolorandpastelintounique texture-basedpaintings.These piecesarehighlycollectibleand presentasurprisingarrayofcolor andmystery.

Retired,Rogercontinuesto travelandpaintdaily.Heestimates thathehascompletedmorethan 2,000worksofartfindingpleasure ineachone.Hissocialmedia accountonInstagram(tileandpaint)hasmorethan21,400followers.Heandhiswife, Cynthia,areresidentsofFortMyersbutcontinuetospend muchtimewiththeirchildrenandgrandchildrenin Massachusetts.TheexhibitioncontinuesthroughApril2.

ACTGallery,locatedat2265FirstSt.indowntownFort Myers,iscuratedbyClaudiaGoodewiththehelpofACT artistsandvolunteers.Thegalleryiscurrentlyseekingvolunteersandnewartists.Ifyouloveart,andwanttohelpagreat organization,contactcgoode@actabuse.com.

innature,pointingoutthatevenablade ofgrasscontainsmanycolorvariations. “Itisbecauseofmyearlyeducationthat I'vebeeninspiredtopaintwatercolors depictingthecolorfulworldsurrounding me,”Footesays.

ThedisplaycasesattheCapeCoral Librarywillbefilledwithuniquefused glasscreatedbyLoisJohnston.Bornin

Westchester,N.Y.,Johnstonstudiedart atthePropersiSchoolofArtin Greenwich,ConnecticutandvariousuniversitiesinNewYork.Changingexhibits inthelibrary’sgalleryaresponsoredby theFriendsoftheCapeCoralLibrary andaredesignedtoaffordlocalartists andartisanstheopportunitytoshare theirworkinthispublicforum.

KayFoote,LoisJohnstonatCapeCoralLibrary

LiveMusic,Theatre, ArtExhibits,Concerts andSpecialEvents

ONGOING

OntheRoadAgainexhibit

ThroughMarch30

TribbyArtsCenter, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers 239-415-5667

NationalArtExhibition

ThroughApril12

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

FloridaRepertoryTheatre: TheGinGame

ThroughMarch10

ArtStageStudioTheatre, BayStreet,DowntownFortMyers 239-332-4488

GulfshorePlayhousepresents IntotheBreeches!

ThroughMarch10

TheNorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 239-261-7529

TheNaplesPlayers: Laugh,Cry,Pee,Repeat!

ThroughMarch10

McSpaddenHall, NaplesUnitedChurchofChrist, 5200CraytonRoad,Naples 239-263-7990

SouthwestFloridaAgExpo

ThroughMarch10

LeeCountyCivicCenterComplex, 11831BayshoreRoad,NorthFort Myers,www.swflagexpo.com

FloridaRepertoryTheatre: AComedyofTenors

ThroughMarch3

ArcadeTheatre,BayStreet, DowntownFortMyers 239-332-4488

NunsenseII:TheSecondComing

ThroughMarch15

Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 239-277-1700

Beautiful:TheCaroleKingMusical

ThroughApril6

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

ByeByeBirdie

ThroughMarch10

CulturalParkTheatre, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-772-5862

TheRowdyBards

TheLaboratoryTheaterofFlorida presentsRideTheCyclone

ThroughMarch23

LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida 1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers 239-218-0481

TheSweetDelilahSwimClub

ThroughApril14

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

FRI-1

JennyVe

LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3723

MattStoneasElvis

March1-3

TheBelleTheatre,2788Santa BarbaraBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-323-5533

BobSegertribute-7:30p.m. TonyDavid-6p.m.

SeethaandRobChurchill Comedy-7p.m.

CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

KellyMorrisonexhibit DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Gifts, 1815FowlerSt.,unit3,FortMyers, Opening6-9:30p.m.,exhibitruns throughMarch31,239-590-8645

13South

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

JohnnyRodgerstributetoElvis, JohnnyCashandmore Ter-Tini’sMusic&EventHall, 1901CrystalDrive,FortMyers Buffet5:30p.m.,show6:30p.m., 239-344-6147

FortMyersHighSchool

IBVisualArtsexhibit

March1-28

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Reception6p.m.,grandatrium, 239-333-1933

RogerBrownexhibit

ArtsforACTGallery

2265FirstSt.,FortMyers 5-9p.m.,exhibitendsApril2 239-337-5050

AlmostABBA

CharlotteHarborEventCenter, 75TaylorSt.,PuntaGorda 7:30p.m.

www.vintagevinylproductions.com

TinaTurner,BluesBrothers, KC&TheSunshineBandtribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

EndlessSummer

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

AvaWilliamsexhibit March1-28

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Reception6p.m.,capitalgallery, 239-333-1933

FortMyersArtWalk

DowntownFortMyers 5-9p.m.www.myriverdistrict.com

Tina

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-8p.m.,239-995-2141

LegendsConcertSeriespresents ChicagoandEaglestributes ParadiseCoastSportsComplex, 3940CityGateBlvd.N,Naples 6-9:30p.m.

www.legendsconcertseries.com

RewindBand

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

38thAnnualallFloridaexhibit March1-30

AlliancefortheArts,10091 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers Reception5p.m.239-939-2787

OperaNaplesFestivalUnder theStars:PavarottiForever CambierPark,Naples 7p.m.,239-963-9050

SAT-2

CarlingWitt

LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3723

BonitaSprings

NationalArtFestival SaturdayandSunday

RiversidePark, Old41Road,BonitaSprings 10a.m.-5p.m.artsbonita.org

RandyandBrad

SnookInn, 1215BaldEagleDrive,Marco 1p.m.,239-394-3313

Pupchella

BellTower, 13499S.ClevelandAve.,FortMyers livemusic,vendors,games noon-3p.m.www.belltowerfl.com

ChicagoHeat-6p.m. RockinRandy-6p.m. ZZTopandStevieRay Vaughantribute-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

SouthwestFlorida ReadingFestival

FortMyersRegionalLibrary, 2450FirstSt.,FortMyers 10a.m.-4p.m.www.readfest.org

MercatowillhostShamrockSocialfeaturingTheRowdyBardson Sunday,March17from1to6p.m.TheSt.PatrickʼsDayblock partywilltakeplaceonthestreetbetweenBarTuliaandDunkinʼs Diamonds.Liveperformancesfrombagpipers,Irishdancers,stilt walker,aerialistandTheRowdyBards.experiencemercato.com

SAT-2continued

OperaNaplesFestivalUnder theStars:Zarzuela&Flamenco CambierPark,Naples 7p.m.,239-963-9050

CharlesMeyers

BeaconSocialDrinkery atLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 1-4p.m.,239-314-3723

ACMA:RoyBookBinder

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

RedHannah

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

JacobEngelking

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

Sase

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

Ashantiinconcert

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

FleetwoodMac &StevieNickstribute

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

ThunderBeach

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

CapeCoralQuiltersGuildShow CapeCoralLibrary, 921SW39thTerrace 10a.m.-3p.m. www.capecoralquiltguild.com

MusicandArtNight

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

SUN-3

LaurieandRustyWright

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

TheTemptations

MichaelJay OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 12:30-3:30p.m.,239-314-3856

OperaNaplesFestivalUnder theStars:JeanetteDonatti CambierPark,Naples 7p.m.,239-963-9050

MikeGleansingsSinatra CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 6p.m.,239-549-3000

Bluegrass:PennyCreekBand AlliancefortheArts,10091 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 3p.m.239-939-2787

AntonDurantributeto BillyJoelandEltonJohn Ter-Tini’sMusic&EventHall, 1901CrystalDrive,FortMyers Buffet2p.m.,show2:45p.m., 239-344-6147

ACMASongwritersCircle AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.,www.americanacma.org

JoeYeomanDuo

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

AnnualTasteoftheCape CulturalPark,CapeCoral 11a.m.-6p.m.239-549-6900 www.tasteofcapecoral.com

RodStewart,TomJones,Meat Loaf,LindaRonstadt,PatsyCline, CelineDiontribute TheStage,9144Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

KatOrlando Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

OliverAnthonyinconcert

HertzArena, 11000EverbladesParkway,Estero 7p.m.,239-948-7825

Charlie

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

Traptinconcert

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

NaplesConcertBand: AmericanaRoadTrip CambierPark, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 2p.m.naplesconcertband.org

TasteofPuntaGorda LaishleyPark, 150LaishleyCourt,PuntaGorda 11a.m.-5p.m. www.tasteofpuntagorda.org

CahalDunne

LangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 7:30p.m.,941-255-1022

FortMyersMastersingers: SeeHowLoveSees

St.MichaelLutheranChurch, 3595Broadway,FortMyers 3p.m.mastersingersfm.com

MON-4

TylerKluesner

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,5-8p.m.,239-540-8454

MariaSimic Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

FilmAsFineArt:Plan9from OuterSpaceandOutsider:David “TheRock”Nelson

MoePerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

DaniLightner

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

RatPacktribute

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

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

TUE-5

FloridaSnowbirdPolkaBand

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

LeviJohn

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

SanibelMusicFestival: ManhattanChamberPlayers PeaceLutheranChurch, 5840McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-344-7025 www.sanibelmusicfestival.org

ErichDanceParty-6:30p.m. TheFirmjazz&blues6:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

BillBeck

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

CelticWomaninconcert

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHallatFSW,13350FSW Parkway,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-481-4849

Galleryopeningreception

HarbourViewGallery,5789Cape HarbourDrive,suite104,Cape Coral,6-8p.m.,featuredartists KimCarioto-KrugleandJanButler, harbourviewgallery.com

SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokaleepresentsTheTemptationsand TheFourTopsonMarch16.Forticketsandinformation,visit www.moreinparadise.com

BethAnne

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

Temptations,FourTopstribute

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

WED-6

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3723

RobNorum

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

LeeBirchfield-1p.m.

PanDaveSteelDrums-5p.m.

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 239-790-5786

CJandPearl

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

SalsaDanceParty-6p.m. SmokinAces-6p.m.

FrankieValliand

BeeGeestribute-7:30p.m.

CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

FabulousGirlsofMotown

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

COCOArtGalleryreception

COCOArtGalleryatCoconutPoint, 8074MediterraneanDrive,Estero 5-7p.m.featuringSouthwest FloridaWatercolorSociety, 239-949-3073

NaplesArtDistrict-ArtAfterDark GalleriesandstudiosalongShirley StreetandJ&CBoulevard,Naples 4-8p.m.,free,239-249-1977 naplesartdistrict.com

LatinDancewithAngela, RooftopDanceParty

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

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

OperaNaplesFestivalUnderthe Stars:LucianoPavarotti-HisLife CambierPark,Naples 7p.m.,239-963-9050

THU-7

TomBurgess

OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3856

MercatoNightsMusic:Majestyof Rock-MusicofJourney&Styx Mercato,9110StradaPlace,Naples 6:30p.m.eventlawn, experiencemercato.com

AnatomyofGray

March7-10

CypresLakeHighSchool, CenterfortheArts, 6750PantherLane,FortMyers www.cypresslaketheatre.com

RandyandBrad

DogtoothSports&MusicBar, 5310ShirleySt.,Naples 6:30p.m.,239-431-7004

DuelingPianos-7p.m.

TributetoMotown-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

SmokinAces

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

Cayman

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

DowntownHoedown:LittleTexas andTheKentuckyHeadhunters LaishleyPark, 150LaishleyCourt,PuntaGorda 5p.m.www.goldentertainment.us

SolReal

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

AnnualSamGallowayJr.& FriendsSoupKitchenBenefit SamGallowayFord, 1800BoyScoutDrive,FortMyers 5:30p.m.,239-332-7687x101

SpringIntotheArts

GalaBenefitBrunch QuailCreekCountryClub, 13300ValewoodDrive,Naples 11a.m.239234-2745

SheldonUpchurch

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

Elvis,RoyOrbison,BuddyHolly, JerryLeeLewistribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

THU-7continued

MarcAnthonyinconcert

HertzArena, 11000EverbladesParkway,Estero 8p.m.,239-948-7825

JazzattheMACC

Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-277-1700

TheatreZonepresents

NeilSimon’sLittleMe March7-10

G&LTheatre,CommunitySchoolof Naples,13275LivingstonRoad 888-966-3352

BobDylaninconcert

SuncoastCreditUnionArena atFSW,FortMyers 8p.m.,239-481-4849

FortMyersCommunityConcert Association:FlamencoBallet

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHallatFSW,13350FSW Parkway,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

OpenStudiosNaplesArtDistrict GalleriesandstudiosalongShirley StreetandJ&CBoulevard,Naples 1-5p.m.,free,239-249-1977

naplesartdistrict.com

OperaNaplesFestivalUnderthe Stars:Carmen,GulfshoreBallet CambierPark,Naples 7p.m.,239-963-9050

FRI-8

PaulaGanon

LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3723

SoapyTuna

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

JazzyNightsMusicSeries: DannySinoff&Friends

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-333-1933

Jimmykeyscomedy-7p.m.

TonyDavid-6p.m.

Boston,Styxtribute-7:30p.m.

CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

TheU.S.BeeGees

Ter-Tini’sMusic&EventHall, 1901CrystalDrive,FortMyers Buffet5:30p.m.,show6:30p.m., 239-344-6147

NaplesArtcrafters

TheNaplesArtcraftersnextfineartsandcraftshowwillbe Saturday,March9from10a.m.to4p.m.atCambierPark,Naples.

Tina

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-8p.m.,239-995-2141

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

EndlessSummer

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

TheCarstribute

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

SeaGrapeAnnualCourtyardSale March8and9

SeaGrapeGallery, 113W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 10a.m.to4p.m.,941-575-1718

SWFloridaQuiltersGuild 14thBiennialQuiltshow

CharlotteHarborEventCenter, 75TaylorSt.,PuntaGorda Friday9a.m.-5p.m., Saturday9a.m.-4p.m. www.swfqg.com

TheBeachBoysinconcert

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHallatFSW,13350FSW Parkway,FortMyers 3and7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

LittleEddie&TheFatfingers

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

MarkDupay-1p.m. Simply-Fi-7p.m.

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, www.thecenterbar.com

OperaNaplesFestivalUnder theStars:MadamaButterfly CambierPark,Naples 7p.m.,239-963-9050

SAT-9

MichaelJay LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3723

AStarryNight-SeniorProm BellTower, 13499S.ClevelandAve.,FortMyers 4p.m.www.belltowerfl.com

CharlesMeyers

BeaconSocialDrinkery atLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 1-4p.m.,239-314-3723

SanibelMusicFestival:National ChopinWinnerAveryGagliano PeaceLutheranChurch, 5840McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-344-7025 www.sanibelmusicfestival.org

Joey&Maria’sComedy

ItalianWedding Bonita-EsteroElks, 3231CoconutRoad,BonitaSprings 6:30p.m.dinner,888-562-7537

JoeVRevival

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

LastinLine&Atrium

Bert’sBackPorchLive atTwistedFork,2208ElJobean Road,PortCharlotte gates6:30p.m.,941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

MajestyofRock:

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

MarcoIslandNationalArtShow March9and10

VeteransCommunityPark, 901ParkAve.,MarcoIsland 10a.m.-5p.m.

www.maurichproductions.com

RhapsodyinBlue(Gershwin) intheNaplesArtDistrict GalleriesandstudiosalongShirley StreetandJ&CBoulevard,Naples 1-5p.m.,free,239-249-1977 naplesartdistrict.com

JimmyNightclub-6:30p.m.

TonyDavid-6p.m.

FleetwoodMactrib.-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

JacobEngelking

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

3RedneckTenors

PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

LynyrdSkynyrdandZZTop HertzArena, 11000EverbladesParkway,Estero 7p.m.,239-948-7825

NaplesArtcrafters

FineArts&CraftShow CambierPark, 5808thSt.S.,Naples 10a.m.-4p.m. naplesartcrafters.com

JoshRowandand

ThePitbullofBluesBand TheCenterBaratBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

OperaNaplesFestivalUnder theStars:GregoryKunde CambierPark,Naples 7p.m.,239-963-9050

Sase

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

SUN-10

BryanSpainhower

OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 12:30-3:30p.m.,239-314-3856

AntonDurantributeto AcousticMastersofRock Ter-Tini’sMusic&EventHall, 1901CrystalDrive,FortMyers Buffet2p.m.,show2:45p.m., 239-344-6147

OperaNaplesFestivalUnder theStars:MadamaButterfly CambierPark,Naples 7:30p.m.,239-963-9050

TheTapMonkeys-6p.m. Queentribute-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

BluesandBloodysConcertSeries TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, JoelDaSilvaBandat1p.m., AnthonyGeraci&TheBostonBlues All-Starsat3:30p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

ACMASongwritersCircle

AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.,www.americanacma.org

SmokinAces

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

KatOrlando

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

GulfCoastSymphony: FolkAnthemsofthe70s

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHallatFSW,13350FSW Parkway,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-481-4849

FortMyersMastersingers: AClassicalAfternoon St.Hilary’sEpiscopalChurch, 5011McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 3p.m.mastersingersfm.com

Charlie

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

EltonJohn,BarryManilowtribute

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

TheFourTops

LeeCountyCommunityBand MarinerHighSchool, 701ChiquitaBlvd.N.,CapeCoral 3p.m.leecountyband.org

NaplesDixielandJazzBand CambierPark,Naples 2p.m.,naplesjazzsociety.com

MON-11

TylerKluesner

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,5-8p.m.,239-540-8454

StardustMemoriesBigBand: TheGreatAmericanSongbook CambierPark, 7558thAve.S.,Naples,7p.m. stardustmemoriesbigband.com

MariaSimic

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

MichaelJackson,Justin Timberlake,Pinktribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

AURA

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

TUE-12

FloridaSnowbirdPolkaBand

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

SanibelMusicFestival: BostonTrio PeaceLutheranChurch, 5840McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-344-7025 www.sanibelmusicfestival.org

TheFirmJazz&BluesQuintet CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 6:30p.m.,239-549-3000

FrankTorino

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

ACMASongwritersonthePlaza: ThePearlStreetBand CornogPlaza,FortMyersRegional Library,2450FirstSt.,Downtown FortMyers,6p.m.,indoorsifbad weather,www.americanacma.org

Compton&Bennett: ACrackeratTheRitz PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

BethAnne

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

StardustMemoriesBigBand:

TheGreatAmericanSongbook RiversidePark,Old41Road, BonitaSprings,7p.m. stardustmemoriesbigband.com

PaulAnkainconcert

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHallatFSW,13350FSW Parkway,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

EarthtoMars(BrunoMarstribute) TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings

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

CandlelightConcerts: ATributetoTaylorSwift Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 6&8:30p.m.,239-277-1700

WendyRenee

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

WED-13

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3723

N2LTrio-5p.m.

Eaglestribute-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

LeeBirchfield-1p.m.

PanDaveSteelDrums-5p.m. Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 239-790-5786

COCOArtGalleryreception

COCOArtGalleryatCoastland Center,1758TamiamiTrail,Naples 5-7p.m.featuringSWFlorida PastelSociety,cocoartgallery.com

CJandPearl

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

WednesdayswithDJDonFresh Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 8p.m.,239-333-1933

RobNorum

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

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

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

SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokaleepresentsTheTemptationsand TheFourTopsonMarch16.Forticketsandinformation,visit www.moreinparadise.com

Foreignerinconcert

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHallatFSW,13350FSW Parkway,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

JoshRowand

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

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

THU-14

EmanuelZuckermanII

OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3856

BadLatitude

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

RomancingtheStoneand SharingCreativityexhibits

ThroughApril11 VisualArtsCenter, 26100Old41Road,BonitaSprings Receptionandopenhouse6p.m., 239-495-8989artsbonita.org

PianistEvrenOzel

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

OpenStudiosNaplesArtDistrict GalleriesandstudiosalongShirley StreetandJ&CBoulevard,Naples 1-5p.m.,free,239-249-1977 naplesartdistrict.com

ScottParmer

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

HirdieGirdieGalleryreception HirdieGirdieGallery, 2490LibraryWay,Sanibel ArtistsPennyRipleyandRobinette Apelgren,5-7p.m.,239-395-0027

ThroughtheWindow exhibitreception

TowerGallery, 751TarponBayRoad,Sanibel 5-8p.m.,239-472-4557

GODivas PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

SheldonUpchurch

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

FGCUWindOrchestra

DunbarHighSchool, 3800EdisonAve.,FortMyers, 7p.m.,free.239-745-4268

DisneyOnIce March14-17

HertzArena, 11000EverbladesParkway,Estero 239-948-7825

EveningonFifth 5thAvenueSouth,Naples 6:30-9:30p.m.,239-248-4151

TheatreZonepresents

NeilSimon’sLittleMe March14-17

G&LTheatre,CommunitySchoolof Naples,13275LivingstonRoad 888-966-3352

TheEdwardsTwins

CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 7p.m.,239-549-3000

AlterEagles

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

LittleRiverBandinconcert

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHallatFSW,13350FSW Parkway,FortMyers 8p.m.,239-481-4849

TideUp

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

TheCharlottePlayers:

NunsenseII:TheSecondComing March14-17

LangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022

JamminontheRoof: Funkin’Grateful Mercato,fourthfloorparking garage,Naples 6p.m.,experiencemercato.com

FRI-15

JohnHousley

LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3723

CollaborationBand

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

PioneersofRock Beatles&MoreTribute Ter-Tini’sMusic&EventHall, 1901CrystalDrive,FortMyers Buffet5:30p.m.,show6:30p.m., 239-344-6147

FRI - 15 continued

The Freecoasters

Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers 8 p m , 239-333-1933

David Lynn - 6 p m

RC Smith comedy 7 p.m.

The Edwards Twins - 7 p m

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

Wicked Serenity

Ultimate Tribute to Godsmack Bert’s Back Porch Live at Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte gates 6 p m , 941-235-3675

VIP at twistedfork freshtix com

Fort Myers Music Walk Downtown Fort Myers 6 p m www myriverdistrict com

Bee Gees, Simon & Garfunkel, America tribute

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

Jesse Jones Jr.

Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p m , 239-495-8989

Endless Summer

Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

Tina

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 8 p m , 239-995-2141

Larry Fleet in concert

The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd , Fort Myers, doors open 7 p m , 239-985-9839

Steve Hackett: Genesis Revisited

Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 8 p m , 239-481-4849

Bluegrass Music Series:

Mama Said String Band

Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers 7:30 p m , 239-333-1933

The Old 41 Band

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

SAT - 16

Katie Dietz

Lobby Bar at Luminar y Hotel & Co , 2200 Edwards Dr , Fort Myers 6 - 9 p m , 239-314-3723

Estero Fest 2024

Estero Community Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd , Estero 1 to 9 p m , esterochamber org

Tito Puente Jr - 6 p m

Tony David - 6 p.m.

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

Cape Coral Art and Music Fusion Walk

SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral 5 p m capecoral gov

Family ArtLab

Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 10 a m - noon 239-939-2787

Candlelight Concerts:

A Tribute to Adele Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers 6 & 8:30 p m , 239-277-1700

Charles Meyers

Beacon Social Drinker y at Luminar y Hotel & Co , 2200 Edwards Dr , Fort Myers 1 - 4 p m , 239-314-3723

Fourth Annual Airing of the Quilts Spring Fair St Hilar y’s Episcopal Church, 5011 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 9 a m - 2 p m 239-936-1000

SW Florida Symphony

Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7:30 p m , 239-481-4849

Smokin Aces

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

ACMA: Shawna Caspi

All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers J D Lashley opens, 7 p m , www americanacma org

Sanibel Music Festival: Viano String Quartet

Peace Lutheran Church, 5840 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 7:30 p m , 239-344-7025

www sanibelmusicfestival org

Scott Par mer

Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

The Weight Band

Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p m , 239-495-8989

Sase

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p m , 239-995-2141

Peace River National Art Festival Saturday & Sunday

Laishley Park, 100 Nesbit St , Punta Gorda 10 a m - 4 p m 941-639-8810

The Temptations and

The Four Tops in concert Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St , Immokalee 8 p m , www moreinparadise com

Relentless Fire

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

Brass Evolution: Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears

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

US2 - The U2 Tribute Experience

Bert’s Back Porch Live at Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte 6 p m , 941-235-3675

VIP at twistedfork freshtix com

SUN - 17

Jenny Ve

Oxbow Bar & Grill, 1300 Hendr y St , Fort Myers 12:30 - 3:30 p m , 239-314-3856

ACMA Songwriters Circle

All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 2 p m , www americanacma org

Last Train

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St , Cape Coral, 3 - 6 p m , 239-540-8454

Shamrock Social: The Rowdy Bards Mercato, Strada Place, Naples 1 - 6 p m between Bar Tulia and Dunkin’s Diamonds, experiencemercato com

Sunday Chamber Music: Stokes & Koztowski Duo Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers 7 p m , 239-277-1700

Rock the Dock with American Made

Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

Sarasota Jazz Festival March 17 - 23

Sarasota Municipal Auditorium 801 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota sarasotajazzfestival com

Murder Mystery - 6 p.m.

The Tap Monkeys - 6 p m

Bruno Mars Prince and Lady Gaga tribute - 7:30 p.m. Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

Irish Rockers tribute: U2, Ed Sheeran, Van Morrison

Ter-Tini’s Music & Event Hall, 1901 Cr ystal Drive, Fort Myers Buf fet 2 p m , show 2:45 p m , 239-344-6147

ACMA Songwriters in the Round: Charlie McCoy, Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 5 p m 239-939-2787

Charlie

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p m , 239-995-2141

Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks tribute

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

Bonita Springs Concert Band Riverside Park, Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, 2 p m , bonitaspringsconcertband org

Regina Bonelli

The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 5 - 8 p m , www thecenterbar com

MON - 18

Tyler Kluesner

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St , Cape Coral, 5 - 8 p m , 239-540-8454

MON-18continued

MariaSimic

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

AlmostABBA andMammaMiatribute

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

FilmAsFineArt:DickTracy MoePerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

FortMyersFilm

Festival:MovieMondays

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-333-1933

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

TUE-19

FloridaSnowbirdPolkaBand

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

LeviJohn

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

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

BethAnne

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

SanibelMusicFestival:

DavidFinckelandWuHan

PeaceLutheranChurch, 5840McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-344-7025 www.sanibelmusicfestival.org

FloridaRepertoryTheatre:

HankWilliamsLostHighway

ThroughApril14

ArcadeTheatre,BayStreet, DowntownFortMyers 239-332-4488

TheFirmJazz&BluesQuintet

CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 6:30p.m.,239-549-3000

M ARCH C ALENDAR

Little River Band

ScottParmer

LittleRiverBandreturnstoSouthwestFloridaonMarch14at8 p.m.toperformattheBarbaraB.MannPerformingArtsHallat FSW.Call239-481-4849orvisitbbmannpah.comforticketsand information.Picturedislongtimeleadsingerandbassplayer WayneNelsonofLRB. photobyJamieKuser

JohnnyRogersBand

CountryLegendstribute

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

FortMyersCommunityConcert Association:KyivVirtuosi SymphonyOrchestra

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHallatFSW,13350FSW Parkway,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

BillBeck

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

WED-20

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3723

RobNorum

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

RandyandBrad

SneakyPete’s,3465BonitaBeach RoadSW#20,BonitaSprings 8p.m.,239-498-8887

LeeBirchfield-1p.m. PanDaveSteelDrums-5p.m. Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 239-790-5786

TheCharlottePlayers: NunsenseII:TheSecondComing March20-24

LangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022

CJandPearl

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

AbsoluteQueen

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

GrandPianoSeries: FlorianNoack St.LeoAuditorium, 28290BeaumontRoad, BonitaSprings,3p.m. grandpianoseries.org

JoshRowand

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

RockinRandy-6p.m.

RatPacktribute-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

THU-21

ThomasO’Brien

OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3856

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

SmokinAces

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

26thAnnualJuried StudentArtExhibition

ThroughApril4

WasmerArtGallery,ArtsComplex, FGCU,10501S.FGCUBlvd.S., FortMyers,reception5pm.,free 239-590-7199

DuelingPianos-6:30p.m.

BruceSpringsteentrib.-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

RandyandBrad

GiuseppeandtheLion, 1585PineRidgeRoad,Naples 5:30p.m.,239-592-0050

OpenStudiosNaplesArtDistrict GalleriesandstudiosalongShirley StreetandJ&CBoulevard,Naples 1-5p.m.,free,239-249-1977 naplesartdistrict.com

RocktheBlock:JahRockaz Mercato,9110StradaPlace,Naples 6-9p.m.blocknearChipotle, experiencemercato.com

ACMA:JimLauderdaleinconcert AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,www.eventbrite.com

GulfshorePlayhouse presentsSheLovesMe ThroughApril21

TheNorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 239-261-7529

SWFloridaGuitarfest

PerformingArtsCenter,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

SheldonUpchurch

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

Jay&TheAmericans,TheClassics IV,TheShadesofBlue,Chris Ruggieroinconcert

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHallatFSW,13350FSW Parkway,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

SamGallowayConcertSeries:

KylieMorganinconcert

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

NeilDiamondand

BarbraStreisandtribute

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

LatinNightwithDJJC

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

SolReal

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

FRI-22

TomBurgess

LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3723

TonyDavid-6p.m.

ABBAtribute-7:30p.m. NathanWallacecomedy-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

EndlessSummer Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

Motowntribute

Ter-Tini’sMusic&EventHall, 1901CrystalDrive,FortMyers Twoperformances5:15&7:15p.m., 239-344-6147

FLORA

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

Riverside

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

Tina

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-8p.m.,239-995-2141

SamGallowayConcertSeries: JordanRainerinconcert

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

TheBeatlestribute

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

JohnnyCaribe&TheHurricanes

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

Grounded

March22-30

TheBelleTheatre,2788Santa BarbaraBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-323-5533

SAT-23

BryanSpainhower

LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3723

JacobEngelking

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

CharlesMeyers

BeaconSocialDrinkery atLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 1-4p.m.,239-314-3723

SanibelMusicFestival:

OperaTheaterofConnecticut PeaceLutheranChurch, 5840McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-344-7025 www.sanibelmusicfestival.org

SalsaDanceParty-6p.m. TonyDavid-6p.m. LedZeppelintribute-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

TheBoots

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

Joey&Maria’sComedy ItalianWedding Bonita-EsteroElks, 3231CoconutRoad,BonitaSprings 6:30p.m.dinner,888-562-7537

Compton&Bennett: AssistedLivingtheMusical Saturday&Sunday PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 2and7p.m.,239-495-8989

GulfCoastSymphony:

TheMusicMan

March23and24

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHallatFSW,13350FSW Parkway,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-481-4849

Sase

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

SAT - 23 continued

The Commodores and WAR in concert

Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St , Immokalee 8 p m , outdoors, www moreinparadise com

Naples Concert Band:

Life is a Cabaret Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S , Naples 7 p m naplesconcertband org

Bad Company, Foreigner and Aerosmith tribute

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

Cape Coral Museum of History presents Annual Brew Fest Cultural Park, Cape Coral 1 - 5 p m capecoralmuseum org

Damon Fowler

Bert’s Back Porch Live at Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte gates 6 p m , Mike Imbasciani opens, 941-235-3675

VIP at twistedfork freshtix com

Opera Workshop

perfor mance of Dido & Aeneas

U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU, 10501 S FGCU Blvd S , Fort Myers, 7 p m , free 239-745-4268

Naples Downtown Art Festival March 23 and 24

Cambier Park, 580 8th St S , Naples 10 a m - 5 p m naplesart org

Wayward Souls

The Center Bar,

The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p m , www thecenterbar com

SUN - 24

Katie Dietz

Oxbow Bar & Grill, 1300 Hendr y St , Fort Myers 12:30 - 3:30 p m , 239-314-3856

ACMA Songwriters Circle

All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 2 p m , www americanacma org

Reggae at The Fork

Bert’s Back Porch Live at Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte 1 p m , 941-235-3675

VIP at twistedfork freshtix com

Annual BBQ, Bands and Brew

Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 2101 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers 11 a m - 6 p m www leebuildscare org

Mike Glean sings Sinatra - 6 p m

Tap Monkeys - 6 p.m.

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

Phenomenal Animal

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St , Cape Coral, 3 - 6 p m , 239-540-8454

Paul Razmus

Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

SW Florida Concert Band South Fort Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers 2 pm southwestfloridaconcertband org

Charlie

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p m , 239-995-2141

Opera Workshop

perfor mance of Dido & Aeneas U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU, 10501 S FGCU Blvd S , Fort Myers, 3 p m , free 239-745-4268

AURA

The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 5 - 8 p m , www thecenterbar com

MON - 25

Tyler Kluesner

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St , Cape Coral, 5 - 8 p m , 239-540-8454

Stardust Memories Big Band: Mel Tor me & Rosemary Clooney Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S , Naples, 7 p m stardustmemoriesbigband com

Maria Simic

Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

Temptations, Four Tops tribute

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

Wendy Renee

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

TUE - 26

Marshall Tucker Band in concert Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 2101 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers gates at 6 p m , show at 7 p m www caloosasoundamp com

Florida Snowbird Polka Band

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St , Cape Coral, noon - 3 p m , 239-540-8454

The Fir m Blues & Jazz Quintet

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 6:30 p m , 239-549-3000

Frank Torino

Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

Beth Anne

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p m , 239-995-2141

Stardust Memories Big Band:

Mel Tor me & Rosemary Clooney

Riverside Park, Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, 7 p m stardustmemoriesbigband com

John Denver, Jimmy Buffett, Olivia Newton-John, Dolly Parton, Glen Campbell tribute

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

Candlelight Concerts:

A Tribute to Coldplay Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers 6 & 8:30 p m , 239-277-1700

Dale Schwegel

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

WED - 27

Michael Dutra - Sinatra tribute Lobby Bar at Luminar y Hotel & Co , 2200 Edwards Dr , Fort Myers 6 - 9 p m , 239-314-3723

Rob Norum

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

Lee Birchfield - 1 p.m.

Pan Dave Steel Drums - 5 p m

Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 239-790-5786

Chamber Music Series: American String Quartet

Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers 7:30 p m , 239-333-1933

CJ and Pearl

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p m , 239-995-2141

Bob Seger, Billy Joel, Lady Gaga, Cher tribute

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

Smokin Aces - 6 p m

Jacob’s Ladder - 7 p.m.

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

Josh Rowand

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

Candlelight Concerts: A Tribute to Queen Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers 6 & 8:30 p m , 239-277-1700

Mark Vee & The Killer Vees celebrate music of Neil Diamond Bert’s Back Porch Live at Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte gates 6 p m , 941-235-3675 VIP at twistedfork freshtix com

The Charlotte Players: Nunsense II: The Second Coming March 27 - 30

Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte 941-255-1022

Randy and Brad

Blue Martini, Mercato 9114 Strada Place, Naples 6:30 p m , 239-591-2583

Treorchy Male Choir

Opera Naples, 2408 Linwood Ave , Naples, 7:30 p m , treorchymalechoirtour com

THURSDAY,FEB.29

AlterEagles

FRIDAY,MARCH1

LategreatTinaTurnerperforming withBluesBrothers, KC&TheSunshineBand

SATURDAY,MARCH2

FleetwoodMac&StevieNicks

SUNDAY,MARCH3

RodStewart,TomJones, MeatLoaf,LindaRonstadt, PatsyCline,CelineDion

MONDAY,MARCH4

TheRatPack

TUESDAY,MARCH5

TemptationsandFourTops

WEDNESDAY,MARCH6

FabulousGirlsofMotown

THURSDAY,MARCH7

JohnnyRogersBand:Elvis,Roy Orbison,BuddyHolly,JerryLeeLewis, JohnnyCash,WillieNelson&more

FRIDAY,MARCH8

Touch&Go:TheUltimateCarsTribute

SATURDAY,MARCH9

MajestyofRock-Styx&Journey

SUNDAY,MARCH10

EltonJohn&BarryManilow

MONDAY,MARCH11

MichaelJackson, JustinTimberlakeandPink

TUESDAY,MARCH12

EarthtoMars-BrunoMars

WEDNESDAY,MARCH13

RollingStones,DoobieBrothers, CreedenceClearwaterRevival

THURSDAY,MARCH14

AlterEagles

FRIDAY,MARCH15

BeeGees,America, Simon&Garfunkel

SATURDAY,MARCH16

BrassEvolution10piecehornband featuringEarthWind&Fire, Chicago,BloodSweat&Tears

SUNDAY,MARCH17

FleetwoodMac&StevieNicks

MONDAY,MARCH18

AlmostABBAandMammaMia

TUESDAY,MARCH19 CountryLegends

WEDNESDAY,MARCH20

AbsoluteQueen

THURSDAY,MARCH21

NeilDiamond,BarbraStreisand

FRIDAY,MARCH22 TheBeatles

SATURDAY,MARCH23

BadCo.,Foreigner,Aerosmith

MONDAY,MARCH25

TemptationsandFourTops

TUESDAY,MARCH26

JohnDenver,JimmyBuffett, OliviaNewton-John, GlennCampbell,DollyParton

WEDNESDAY,MARCH27

BobSeger,LadyGaga,Cher,BillyJoel

THURSDAY,MARCH28

JerseyBoys,BeachBoys, LindaRonstadt

FRIDAY,MARCH29

BoogieNightsShowBandperforms thebestofDonnaSummer, OhioPlayers,Kool&TheGang, JamesBrown,ChakaKhanand KC&TheSunshineBand

SATURDAY,MARCH30

RodStewart,TomJones, MeatLoaf,LindaRonstadt, PatsyCline,CelineDion

MONDAY,APRIL1

TBA

TUESDAY,APRIL2

TomPetty,SteveMiller,CSNY

WEDNESDAY,APRIL3

RollingStones,DoobieBrothers, CreedenceClearwaterRevival

THURSDAY,APRIL4

AlterEagles

FRIDAY,APRIL5

TheRatPack

THU-28

JohnHousley

OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3856

Cayman

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

ForeignerandStyxtribute

CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 7:30p.m.,239-549-3000

Art&PoetryNetworkingEvent

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

AlmostEaglesand LindaRonstadttribute

Ter-Tini’sMusic&EventHall, 1901CrystalDrive,FortMyers Buffet5:30p.m.,show6:30p.m., 239-344-6147

TreorchyMaleChoir

TheNorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples, 3p.m.,treorchymalechoirtour.com

SmokinAces

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

ZachBartholomewTrio

PerformingArtsCenter,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

SheldonUpchurch

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

JerseyBoys,TheBeachBoys, LindaRonstadttribute

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

PaulToddJr.:MusicofBroadway Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-277-1700

SisterAct

ThroughApril7

CulturalParkTheatre, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-772-5862

OpenStudiosNaplesArtDistrict GalleriesandstudiosalongShirley StreetandJ&CBoulevard,Naples 1-5p.m.,free,239-249-1977 naplesartdistrict.com

M ARCH C ALENDAR

NisitaConcertSeries: EmileNaoumoff,piano U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501S.FGCUBlvd.S., FortMyers,7:30p.m. 239-745-4268

RandyandBrad

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

SoundsofJazzandBlues

RichardElliott,BettyFox

CoralOaksGolfCourse,CapeCoral 5-9p.m.capeconcerts.com

FRI-29

MichaelJay

LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3723

Mark,LoriEvanscomedy-7p.m. TonyDavid-6p.m.

Chicago,EarthWind&Fire,Blood Sweat&Tearstribute-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

EndlessSummer

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

BacktrackBluesBand

PerformingArtsCenter,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

TreorchyMaleChoir

UnityofNaples,2000UnityWay, Naples,6:30p.m., treorchymalechoirtour.com

RetroRooftopDanceParty

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

SailOn:BeachBoystribute

TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers, 4and7p.m.,239-415-5667

BoogieNightsShowBand: DonnaSummers,OhioPlayers, JamesBrown,Kool&TheGang, ChakaKhan,KC&TheSunshine Bandtribute

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

Tina

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-8p.m.,239-995-2141

TheUltimateDoors(tribute) Bert’sBackPorchLive atTwistedFork,2208ElJobean Road,PortCharlotte gates6:30p.m.,941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

VinylVibes:FireandRain-A JamesTaylortributebyGregPitts SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-333-1933

VirgilCain

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

SAT-30

EmanuelZuckermanII

LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3723

CharlesMeyers

BeaconSocialDrinkery atLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 1-4p.m.,239-314-3723

TreorchyMaleChoir

Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers,7:30p.m., treorchymalechoirtour.com

TheTapMonkeys-6p.m.

RobertGonnelli-6:30p.m. Elvistribute-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

Rocker

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

JacobEngelking

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

JeffHarnarSingsColePorter

PerformingArtsCenter,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

TreorchyMaleChoir

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-333-1933

ACMA:KalaFarnham

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

Sase

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

RodStewart,TomJones, MeatLoaf,LindaRonstadt, PatsyCline,CelineDiontribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

ThunderBeach

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

SUN-31

KatieDietz

OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 12:30-3:30p.m.,239-314-3856

PaulRazmus

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

TreorchyMaleChoir

ThePointe,NaplesBayResort& Marina,15005thAve.S.,7p.m., treorchymalechoirtour.com

Silverfish

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

Charlie

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

LaurieandRustyWright

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

RockinRandy

CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 6p.m.,239-549-3000

SanibelMusicFestivalreturnsinMarch

SanibelMusicFestivallaunchesthis year’ssixconcertserieswiththe dynamicManhattanChamberPlayers onMarch5.

“CriticssayMCPlightsupthestage andfloodsthehallwiththeirjoyofperformance,”saysNinaOrrell,Sanibel MusicFestivalvicepresidentandbookingmanager.“Thispopularensemble openedourseasonin2020,andweare delightedtohavethemback.”

SanibelMusicFestivalisavolunteer organizationfocusedonpresenting chambermusic,pianorecital,andvocal ensembleofthehighestcaliberevery yearinMarch.Startingwiththe ManhattanChamberPlayersonMarch 5,sixconcertswillbeheldat7:30pm onselectTuesdaysandSaturdaysat PeaceLutheranChurch,15840 McGregorBlvd.inFortMyers.

Visitwww.sanibelmusicfestival.orgor contactthehotlineat239-344-7025for $50generaladmission,discounts, donations,andpremiumseatingopportunities.Ticketsarealsoavailablein personatBankoftheIslands,1699 PeriwinkleWay(checkandcashonly) andatthedoor.Studentticketsare complimentary,underwrittenbythe SanibelCaptivaCommunityBank.

TheManhattanChamberplayers concertisfollowedonMarch9by NationalChopinPianoCompetition

WinnerAveryGagliano,whoseallChopinconcertin2020earnedastandingovationandmultiplecurtaincalls.

Theseasoncontinueswiththe BostonTriofeaturingviolinistIrina MuresanuonMarch12,followedon March16bytheVianoStringQuartet, oneofthemostsought-afterperforming youngensemblestoday.

OnMarch19,preeminentchamber musiciansDavidFinckelandWuHan, celloandpiano,directorsofthe ChamberMusicSocietyofLincoln Center,performfollowedbytheOpera TheaterofConnecticut,backonMarch 23forthe37thtime,singingthehitsof GilbertandSullivan.

“ManhattanChamberPlayersarea collectiveofNewYork-basedmusicians whosharethecommonaimofperformingthegreatestworksinthechamber repertoireatthehighestlevel,”says foundingartisticdirectorandaward-win-

ingviolistLukeFleming.“Weareall musiciansfromthetraditionofgreat musicmaking,suchastheMarlboro MusicFestival,SteansInstituteat Ravinia,PerlmanMusicProgramand theChautauquaInstitution.”

FellowMCPperformersMichael Katzcello,AdamGolkapiano,Brendan Spelkviolin,andGraceParkviolinare allacclaimedaward-winningmusicians intheU.S.andabroad.“TheMarch5 performersareformerstudentsofthe JuilliardSchool,NewEngland Conservatory,ManhattanSchoolof Music,RoyalAcademyofMusicin London,andthePeabody Conservatory,”explainedSanibelMusic Festivalco-presidentDebbieLarson. “Theirprogramwillincludebreathtaking pianoquintetsbyDvorakandBrahms.”

“Thisisanidealconcertforboth chambermusicenthusiastsandthose newtothechambergenre,”added boardmemberGloriaGarrett.“The venueisappreciatedbyartistsandlistenersalikeforexcellentacoustics enablinganintimateaudienceconnection.”

TheManhattanChamberPlayerswill performtheAntoninDvorakPiano QuintetinAmajor,Op.81and JohannesBrahmsPianoQuintetinF minor,Op.34.Formoreinformation visitmanhattanchamberplayers.com.

AveryGagliano-March9

ManhattanChamberPlayers:MichaelKatzcello,AdamGolkapiano,BrendanSpelkviolin, GraceParkviolin,andfoundingartisticdirectorLukeFlemingviola-March5

DavidFinckelandWuHan-March19

TreorchyMaleChoircomingto SWFloridaforsixperformances

TheworldfamousTreorchyMale ChoirfromWaleswillperformsix timesaspartoftheirSouthwest FloridatourinlateMarchandearly April.

TheTreorchyMaleChoiris delightedtoshareaspecialconcert seriesastheycelebratethistourof SouthwestFlorida.Theyare delightedtohavetheopportunityof meetingsomanynewpeopleduringtheirvisit,whetherWelsh-born andbredortrueAmericanthrough andthrough,theycanassureyoua nighttorememberastheyoffernotonlyatasteoftherichculturalheritageofWalesbutalsothehandoffriendshipfrom acrosstheseas.Thechoirisunitedinthecommonbondof music-makingandgivingpleasuretoothers.Theiraimisfor theirconcertstolivelonginthememory.

byregularradioandtelevisionbroadcasts,featurefilmsandanunequalled numberofcommercialrecordings.

ThechoirhasgivenRoyal Commandperformances,appeared alongsideinternationalentertainers suchasEllaFitzgerald,SirTom Jones,JulieAndrews,Burt Bacharach,KatherineJenkins, AndreaBocelli,amongstmanyothers,andundertakenanenviablenumberoftoursaroundtheworld,includingsinging,bythepresident’s request,atTheWhiteHouse.

Fromsuchinauspiciousbeginningswaybackin1883ina hometownpub,theTreorchyMaleChoirfirstfounditsvoice anddevelopedintowhatisprobablyoneofthegreatestchoral ensemblesofalltime.Earlycompetitionvictorieswerefollowed

TheSouthwestFloridatourschedulesincludessixperformancesandtheyareMarch27at7:30p.m.atOperaNaples, 2408LinwoodAve.;March28at3p.m.atTheNorrisCenter, 7558thSt.,Naples;March29at6:30p.m.atUnityofNaples, 200UnityWay;March30at7:30p.m.attheSidney&Bene DavisArtCenterindowntownFortMyers;March31at7p.m. atNaplesBayResort,15005thAve.S.;andApril1at7p.m.at St.BonifaceEpiscopalChurchinSarasota.

Fordetails&tickets,gotowww.treorchymalechoirtour.com

GulfCoastSymphony: FolkduoSwearingen&Kelli

GulfCoastSymphonywelcomesfolk duoSwearingen&KellionSundayMarch 10at7p.m.attheBarbaraBMann PerformingArtsHallatFSWastheyperformFire&Rain:FolkAnthemsofthe‘70s. Fire&Rainisajourneybackintimeto agreaterainfolkmusicfeaturingsongsby JimCroce,JamesTaylor,CaroleKing, GordonLightfoot,JoniMitchellandCat Stevens.

AJSwearingenhasbeenperformingfolk musicforover20years.Hisbaritone blendsperfectlywithJayneKelli’sangelic vocals.Inspiredbythegreat’70ssinger-

songwriters,theduoisonamissionto sharetheiconicmusicofsongwritersfrom the‘70s.

Theshowhasbeenawonderfulsuccess acrosstheUnitedStatesandCanadawith theduoperformingrenditionsoftimeless classicswithTheClevelandOrchestra,The DaytonPhilharmonic,theEdmonton Symphony,TheOmahaSymphonyand more.

Fortickets,calltheBarbaraBMann boxofficeat239-481-4849orvisitonline atwww.bbmannpah.comorwww.gulfcoastsymphony.org

AJSwearingenandJayneKelli

YoungstarslightupGrand PianoSeriesseasonfinales

BySueWade

GrandPianoSeries’two season-endingconcertspromiseamelangeofmusical experiences,fromthefleetfingersofpianistFlorianNoack, acreativetranscriber,tothe dazzlingyoungpiano-violin duoofYingLiandShannon Lee.

Transcription,Noacksaid, “isaformofcreativityand ingenuitythatforcesmeto approachmyinstrumentdifferently;searchingfornewtextures,richness,colorsorways tocombinemytenfingers.”

Strivingtokeeptheaudienceontheirtoeswithsome ofthemostinventiveinterpretationssinceLiszthimself, Noack’sMarch14program pairsLiszt’sOlympiantranscendentaletudeswiththose ofLyapunov.

IntandemwithaSchubert masterpiecesonataand Noack’stranscriptionofBach’s ownVivalditranscription,we getthebelovedandagreat dealofthenewinonebreathtakingevening.

Doublethetalent,double thedazzle.Thetwoyoung starswholastperformed togetherasCurtisInstituteof Musicstudentshaveagainput theirheadstogether,tocrafta flowinggrandfinaleprogram ofpianoandviolinvirtuosity, climaxinginapassionate wartimePoulencsonatafor violinandpiano.

Aftergarneringtopawards innumerousnationaland internationalcompetitions,

bothartistsnowdelightinperformingtheirownsolo favoritesaswellascollaboratinginchambermusic.

Leespokeofherloveof Telemann’sViolinFantasia, whichshefeltinvitedherto participateinitslanguageand improvisemorethanBach’s worksdo.

Li,whoalsochoseminorkeysoloworksfortherecital, includingBeethoven’sbeloved MoonlightSonata,said,“I’mat astagewheremymusicmakingisn’tjustforthesakeof competition,butrathertopresentwhoIam.”

“AndIlovechamber music,”continuedLi,whohas formedherowntrio.“Given myrigoroussoloandconcerto touringschedule,chamber musicislikecomingbackto mycomfortzone,likemyafternooncupoftea!”

PresidentandartisticdirectorMilanaStrezevasaidofthe pair,“YingLiamazedaudiencesatourChamberFestlast yearwithacaptivatingrenditionofStravinsky’sFirebird. Joiningheronstagethisyear isShannonLee,awonderful violinistandtopprizewinner oftheQueenElizabeth CompetitioninBelgium.”

FlorianNoackwillperform at3p.m.March20inSt.Leo Auditorium,28290Beaumont Road,BonitaSprings. Purchasesingleticketsat$45 ($50atthedoor)atgrandpianoseries.org.Magdalena Baczewskawillholdanonline preconcertlectureonLisztand Lyapunovfrom4to5p.m.on March14.Registeronlineat grandpianoseries.org.

YingLiandShannonLee willperformat3p.m.April24 inSt.LeoAuditoriumin BonitaSprings.Purchase ticketsat$45($50atthe door)at grandpianoseries.org. MagdalenaBaczewskawill holdanonlinepreconcertlectureonSchubert,Lisztand Beethovenfrom11a.m.to noononApril20.Registerat grandpianoseries.org.

Forassistance,call 469-333-3231.

OperaNaplesFestivalUndertheStars

OperaNaples,ledbyartisticdirectorRamónTebar, announcesthe2024FestivalUndertheStars,aspectacular multi-dayoutdooroperafestivalthatwillfeatureinternational operastarsinfamedstagedproductions.

2024FestivalUndertheStarsrunsFeb.29throughMarch 10andincludeseventsatCambierPark,WangOperaCenter, bothinNaples,andSt.LeoCatholicChurch(BonitaSprings).

ThefestivaltakesplaceprimarilyintheWangOperaCenter, St.LeoCatholicChurchandthetransformedCambierPark softballfieldwithanelevatedstage,reservedseating&VIP tables.

ThefestivalincludestwoeveningswiththeLuciano PavarottiFoundation,personallyhostedbyNicolettaPavarotti, whichcelebratethelegacyofLucianoPavarotti.Expecttobe mesmerizedbyworld-renownedoperaartists,suchasMarcelo Álvarez,GregoryKunde,JenniferRowleyin“Madama Butterfly,”andlocalfavoriteJeanetteDonatti.Wepaytributeto thegreatItalianoperacomposerGiacomoPuccinionthe100th anniversaryofhispassingwithourfullystagedMadama Butterfly.SeveralperformanceswillhaveaLatinflairaspartof the¡ARTEVIVA!FestivalCelebrationofHispanicArtsand

Culture,includingtheballetCarmenwithpartnerGulfshore Ballet,aswellasaneveningofZarzuelaandFlamencodancing.OperaNaplesisespeciallyexcitedtopartnerwithGrand PianoSerieswithpianistKonstantinSoukhovetski.

2024FestivalUndertheStarsschedule: (subjecttochange)

Feb29:KonstantinSoukhovetski:GrandPianoSeries: March1:PavarottiForever,MarceloÁlvarez

March2:FreeFamilyandCommunityDay(daytime)

March2:Zarzuela&Flamenco(evening)

March3:JeanetteDonatti,OperaStarsConcert

March6:LucianoPavarotti:HisLife,presentedbyNicoletta Pavarotti

March7:CarmenpresentedbyGulfshoreBallet

March8:MadamaButterflybyGiacomoPucciniwith JenniferRowley

March9:GregoryKunde,OperaStarsConcert

March10:MadamaButterflybyGiacomoPucciniwith JenniferRowley

Forticketstoallevents,visitOperaNaples.org.For MillenniumClubmembers,VIPtablereservations,orgroup salesbycalling239-963-9050orralbaugh@operanaples.org.

CapeCoralMuseumofHistorytohost BrewFestatCulturalParkMarch23

TheCapeCoralMuseumofHistory hasteamedupwithJ.J.Taylor DistributingforitssecondannualBrew FestinCulturalPark,directlybehindthe museum.

Ticketholderswillreceiveatasting cupallowingthemtosamplealltheycan drinkfrom15breweriesthroughoutthe event.Therewillalsobefoodtrucks,live entertainment,avendorvillageand gamesonsite.

Asanaddedattraction,themuseum iscombiningtheirmonthlyClassicCar FestwiththeBrewFestthisyear.Stroll yourwaythroughover100classiccars asyouenjoyyourbeverages.The Museumwillbe opentotourfor freeduringthe event.Allproceeds benefitthemuseumanditsmission.

Themusic entertainmentthat dayincludes RobertGonnelli, DeenadaSinger andtheband Resolution.

Theeventruns1to5p.m.

Ticketsare$65forVIP,and$35for generaladmission.TheClassicCarFest, foodtrucks,vendorvillageandentertainmentareallavailabletothegeneralpublicwithoutpurchasingtickets.Alcoholis onlyavailabletoticketholders(21+,ID checkedatentrygate).

Topurchasetickets,visitcapecoralmuseum.org/brew-fest.Onlineticket salesclose3/22/24.

Ticketswillbesoldatthegatethe day-ofifavailable.

Forquestionsabouttheevent,con-

tacttheMuseumat239-772-7037or emailevents@capecoralmuseum.org. BrewFestatCulturalParkwillbeheld rainorshine.

Themuseumislocatedat544 CulturalParkBlvd.inCapeCoral.

RobertGonnelli

Deena

LittleTexas,KentuckyHeadhuntersMarch7

Grabyourboots,yourhatandyour friendsandheadtoLaishleyParkas PuntaGorda’sDowntownHoedown returnsinMarchwithLittleTexas&The KentuckyHeadhunters.

TheDowntownHoedownhaslong beenaPuntaGordafavoriteandhas beenonhiatusduetothepandemicand HurricaneIan,respectively.Thisincarnationservestobeatriumphantreturnfor SouthwestFlorida.Theconcertwillbe heldThursday,March7at6p.m.

Intheearly’90s,asanewbrandof

countrymusicwascommanding theairwaves,therewasaFirst TimeforEverything.Withits debutalbum,LittleTexasburst ontothescenewithsongswritten,recorded,andperformed exclusivelybythemembers themselves,quicklybecoming oneofthetopvocalbandsof thedecade.Duringitsheyday, LittleTexasrackedup12Top 20singles(with7Top10sand 3consecutiveNo.1sina12monthperiod) andreceived multipleGrammy,CMA andACMnominations, winningtheACMforTop VocalGroupof1994.

TheKentucky Headhunters,declared “thegreatAmericanrock ‘n’rollband”byBillboard magazine,begantheir professionaljourneyin 1968whenbrothersFred andRichardYoungand cousinsGregMartinand

AnthonyKenneyformedtheSouthern blues-rockbandItchyBrother.Theband morphedintoTheKentuckyHeadhunters in1986.ThebandhaswonaGrammy Award,threeCountryMusicAwards,an AmericanMusicAwardandanAcademy OfCountryMusicAward.

Ticketsstartat$39,thereissomethingforeveryonewiththreetiersofticketsaswellasVIPtables.Ticketsare availableonlineatwww.goldentertainment.us,PuntaGordaConcerts.comand byphoneat800-514-3849.Ticketswill alsobeavailableatgateonshowday.

TheKentuckyHeadhunters

LittleTexas

Anotherjampackedmonth forACMAlisteningroom

TheAmericanaCommunityMusic Associationkeepsthelivemusicgoingin thewithseveralintimateconcertsattheir listeningroominFortMyers.

TheMarchscheduleatthelistening roomincludesRoyBookBinderon March3,ShawnaCaspionMarch16, JimLauderdaleonMarch21andKala FarnhamonMarch30.

RoyBookBinder

RoyBookBinderwillperform Saturday,March2at7p.m.BookBinder hasbeenramblingaroundtheworldfor thepast45years!Hegaveuphis GreenwichVillage"pad"intheearly 1970sandlivedinhis"TourBus"forthe next15yearscrisscrossingtheU.S.and appearingatfestivalsthroughout Canada&Europe.BookBindertraveled withthelegendaryRev.GaryDavisin thelate‘60s.TheBookrecordedhisfirst

RoyBookBinder-March2

soloacousticbluesalbuminthe‘70s, whichwasthefirsttoreceive5starsin Downbeatmagazine!Inthelate‘80s, TheBookwaspartofBonnieRaitt'sEast Coasttour,whichincludedanappearanceonTheGrandOldOprywhichled toalmost30appearancesonNashville Now'sRalphEmoryShow.Inthe‘90s, heoftenappearedwithJorma Kaukonen.(whorecorded2ofRoy's songs).OpeningtheshowisACMA memberandsinger-songwriterBillMetts.

ShawnaCaspi

TheACMAwelcomesShawnaCaspi onSaturday,March16at7p.m.Ina worldwherelanguageisforgedas rushedtextsandtweets,Toronto-based singer-songwriterShawnaCaspitakes

ACMApresentsJimLauderdaleMarch21

TheAmericanaCommunityMusicAssociationinFort MyersannouncedmultiGrammyAwardwinningJim Lauderdalewillbeperformingliveinconcerton Thursday,March21at7:30p.m.

Atanygiventime,you’relikelytofindJimLauderdale makingmusic,whetherhe’slayingdownanewtrackin thestudioorworkingthroughaspontaneousmelodyat hishomeinNashville.Andifhe’snotactivelycrafting newmusic,he’scertainlythinkingaboutit.

HehaswontwoGrammys,released36full-length albums,andtakenhometheAmericanaMusic Association’scovetedWagonmasterAward.

TheACMAlisteningroomislocatedat2756 McGregorBlvd.inFortMyers.FormoredetailsandACMAschedules,visitonlineat www.americanacma.orgorfollowthemonFacebook.

ForticketstotheJimLauderdaleshowonMarch21,visitwww.eventbrite.com.

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hertimecraftinglyricsthatarepoetic andmeaningful,oftenusingunusual rhymesandsurprisingturnsofphrase. Shedelightsinnuanceanddetail–the waywordssound,thewaythey’re shaped,thewaytheyrollaroundonthe palate.Hersongsresonatewithstories thatarerelatable,buttoldinnewand unexpectedways.Shawnaisaskilled guitarist,supportingherwarm,clear voicewithintricatefingerstyleaccompaniment.ACMAmemberJ.D.Lashley openstheMarch16show.

KalaFarnham

KalaFarnhamwillperformSaturday, March30at7p.m.Armedwithavoice andanentourageofinstruments, songstressKalaFarnhamsetoutinto theworldwithonevision:Toinspire throughthetransformativepowerof musicalstorytelling.Farnhamhasgarnerednumerousawardsandrecognition, includingservingasthecurrent ConnecticutStateTroubadour,2020 FalconRidgeFestivalEmergingArtist, 2020GreatAmericanSongContest Finalist,and2019RoseGarden PerformingSongwriterContestwinner. ACMAmemberSilviaMedinawillopen thatnight.

Doorsopenat6:30pm.formostlisteningroomshows.

TheACMAlisteningroomislocated atAllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.

FormoredetailsandACMAschedules,visitwww.americanacma.orgorfollowthemonFacebook.

KalaFarnham-March30

ShawnaCaspi-March16

Awidevarietyofmusic at Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenter

TheSidneyandBerneDavisArt CenterindowntownFortMyershas anotherbusymonthofmusicinMarch.

DannySinoff&Friends

JazzyNightsSerieswelcomescroonerDannySinoffwithfriendsRussellHall (bass)and Byron Landham (drummer)on

Friday,March 8at7:30p.m. Asaband leader,performer,pianist andsinger, Dannymesmerizesthe crowdwith hisengaging charismaand commandofthestage.Thisfantastic entertainernevermissestheopportunity toconnectwithhisaudienceandalways leavesthemontheirfeetwantingmore, fromthesupperclubtotheconcerthall.

MamaSaidStringBand

TheBluegrassMusicSeriespresents theaward-winningLouisvillebasedfourpieceMamaSaidStringBandonMarch 15at7:30p.m.Deliveringarefreshing reinventionofsoundsonceforgotten throughtheirownbrandofgrassroots, MamaSaidStringBandhasbeenmakinganimpactontheBluegrassscene

andbeyondsincetheir debutin2016.MamaSaid StringBandisafour-piece collectionofsongwriters andplayers-David O’Neal,Katie“Didit” Caudill,KaitlenFarmer andKrisPotts.

AmericanStringQuartet

OnWednesday,March 27at7:30p.m.,The AmericanStringQuartet gracesthestageatthe DavisArtCenter.The finalconcertofthe202324ChamberMusicSeries spotlightstheAmerican StringQuartet,internationallyrecognizedasoneoftheworld’s finestquartets,spendingdecadeshoning theluxurioussoundforwhichitis famous.Thequartet,PeterWinograd andLaurieCarneyonviolin,Daniel Avshalomovonviola,andWolfram Koesseloncello,celebratedits45th anniversaryin2019,and,initsyearsof touring,hasperformedinallfiftystates andhasappearedinthemostimportant concerthallsworldwide.Thegroup’spresentationsofthecompletequartetsof Beethoven,Schubert,Schoenberg, Barto,andMozarthavewonwidespread criticalacclaim,andtheirMusicMasters CompleteMozartStringQuartets,performedonamatchedquartetsetof instrumentsbyStradivarius,arewidely consideredtohavesetthe standardforthisrepertoire.

singer/songwriter/guitariststheworldhas everproduced.Theresultisanightof fantasticsongsandbrilliantguitar-work starringGregPitts,aperformerwhose lookandsoundwilltakeyoubacktothe earlydaysofJamesTaylor’scareer.

Formoreinformation,call239-3331933orvisitthewebsiteat www.sbdac.comTheCenterislocatedat 2301FirstSt.inthehistoricdowntown FortMyersRiverDistrict.

JamesTaylortribute

ThenextVinylVibes SeriesconcertisFireAnd Rain-AJamesTaylortribute withGregPittsonFriday, March29at7:30p.m.Also thateveningtheRetro Rooftopdancepartyisback atSidney’srooftopat8p.m. ThemusiciansfromFire& Rainhavebeentouringthe countryinvariousgroupsfor thebetterpartofthelast threedecadesandhavenow cometogethertopaytribute tooneofthegreatest

DannySinoiff-March8

AmericanStringQuartet-March27

MamaSaidStringBand-March15

GregPitts-March29

PupchellaatBellTowerMarch2

BellTowerinFort Myersinvitesthe communitytoits inauguralPupchella eventthisspring.

Pupchellaisa fun-filledmusicand artsfestivalthat givesanodtothe ultra-popularwest coastCoachellafestivalwhilecelebratingthelocalFort Myerscommunity’s loveofpets.

Theevent,tobe heldSaturday, March2,fromnoon to3p.m.,willbe locatedthroughout thecenter.

EntertainmentatPupchellawillincludeanumberof popularlocalmusicians,includingTheLineupBand,Matt Walden,DJRobertMcDonald,andtheevent’sheadliner bandTheFreecoasters,allhostedbyAmyLynnofCat Country107.1andiHeartMedia.

Therewillalsobefestivalmerchandiseforsale,an interactiveartdistrict,azenchillzone,anactivitiesarea,

andafestivalvendormarketplace. Thiseventisfree andopentothe public.Whileno ticketsarerequired toattend,guests areaskedtoconsidereitherasponsorshipordonation;proceedswill benefittheGulf CoastHumane Society,ano-kill animalwelfare organizationand longtimesupporter ofpet-themed activitiesatBell Tower,including thecenter’spopularmonthlyYappyHourevents.

Additionally,theSeniorProm(originallyscheduledfor Feb.17)hasbeenmovedtoSaturday,March9from4to 7p.m.Noregistrationisrequired.

Tolearnmore,visitwww.belltowerfl.comorfollowBell ToweronFacebookorInstagram.BellTowerislocatedat thecornerofDanielsParkwayandUS41.

TheFreecoasters

GreatmusicatArtsBonita

ArtsBonitacontinuesitsvarietyof musicinMarch.

3RedneckTenors

ArtsBonitawelcomesthe3Redneck TenorsonSaturday,March9at7p.m. The3RedneckTenorsareanewbreed inthe“tenorgenre”–theirmusicalcomedyfeaturingclassicallytrainedveteran artistsisliketheBlueCollarComedy TourgoestoCarnegieHall–downhome laughswithbigcitymusic!Ithasbeen saidthatifLarrytheCableGuy,IlDivo, andMrs.Doubtfirehadababy,thatchild wouldbeThe3RedneckTenors.

GODivas

GulfshoreOpera’spopularwomen’s vocalensemble,theGODivas,return Thursday,March14at7p.m.forafun andfriendlyconcertatArtsBonita.These fivebeautifulclassicallytrainedsingers willperformavarietyof repertoirewithpiano accompaniment.

JesseJonesJr.

Jazzsaxophonist extraordinaireJesse JonesJr.willperform onFriday,March15at 7:30p.m.TheMiami nativeisasaxophonist virtuosoandcontinues tobeattheforefrontof aburgeoningjazzrenaissanceinSouth Florida.Jessehas beenrulingforcesin themusicindustryfor manyyears.Jesse JonesJr.,ajazzluminaryrenownedforhis masteryofthesaxophoneandcaptivating vocals,hasleftan

indeliblemarkonthegenreover decadesandremainsalongtimefixture inMiami’sjazzscene.

TheWeightBand ArtsBonitapresentsTheWeight BandonSaturday,March16at7:30p.m.

TheWeightBandoriginatedin2013 insidethefamedWoodstock,N.Y.,barn ofLevonHelmwhenJimWeiderand RandyCiarlante—bothformermembers ofTheBand—performed“SongsofThe Band”withBandfounderGarthHudson. Inspiredtocarryontherockband’slegacy,Weider(guitar,mandolin,vocals)and Ciarlantebeganperformingfanfavorites fromTheBandcatalogtoaudiences acrossthecountry,invitingBrianMitchell (keyboards,organ,accordion,vocals)to completetheirsound.TheWeightBand lateraddedAlbertRogers(bass,vocals), MattZeiner(keyboards,vocals),and MichaelBram(drums, vocals)tomakeuptheir currentlineupwith WeiderandMitchell.

SWFLGuitarfest

RickHoward’s2024 SWFLGuitarfestis scheduledforThursday, March21at7:30p.m. Classical,blues,rock, jazz,folkandcountry…allrepresentedin thissixstringextravaganzafeaturingsomeof ourarea’smostpopular andaccomplishedguitarists!

ZachBartholomewTrio ZachBartholomew Triowillpresent88Keys MeettheGreatLadiesof JazzonThursday,March

28at7:30p.m.Award-winningpianist ZacharyBartholomewandhistrioare joinedbyworld-classvocalistandflautist, Dr.ArgaritaPalavicini-Johnson,topresentanexcitingandinteractiveconcert showcasingcompositionsandarrangementsofsongsfromthegreatladiesof jazz.

BacktrackBluesBand

TheBacktrackBluesBandperforms Friday,March29at7:30p.m.With impressiveaccoladesthatincludea GrammyAward,twoBluesMusicAwards andaKeepingtheBluesAliveAward, BacktrackBluesBandstandsasoneof America’senduringandhighlyaccomplishedbluesgroups.

JeffHarnar

JeffHarnar

singsCole Porteron Saturday, March30at 7:30p.m. Featuredat ColePorter’s Centennial Galaat

CarnegieHall,Harnar’ssoloperformancepremieredatTheRussianTea RoomandcontinuedatTheAlgonquin Hotel’sOakRoom.Harnar,aCarnegie Hallveteran,hasPBStelevisedconcerts andhasgarneredmultipleMAC,Bistro, andBroadwayWorldCabaretAwards, TheNoelCowardFoundationCabaret Award,andreleasedfoursoloCDs.

ThePerformingArtsCenterislocated at10150BonitaBeachRoadinBonita Springs.

Forticketsandmoredetails,call239495-8989orvisitwww.artsbonita.org

3RedneckTenors-March9

BacktrackBluesBand-March29

TheWeightBand-March16

JesseJonesJr.-March15

ConcertscontinueinMarchat ShellPointTribbyArtsCenter

ShellPoint’sFine& PerformingArtsSeriescontinueswithMarchconcertsin TribbyArtsCenter.

AmericanpianistEvren OzelwillperformatShell Point’sTribbyArtsCenteron Thursday,March14at7p.m. Ozelbeganhismusicalstudiesatage3inhishometown ofMinneapolis,MN.

Hehaswonnumerous honorsandawards,including scholarshipsfromtheU.S. ChopinFoundation andYoungArts Foundation,first prizeatthe2016 BostonSymphony Concerto Competition,second prizeatthe2016 ThomasandEvon CooperInternational Competition,and secondprize—as wellasMozartand Chopinspecialprizes atthe2018Dublin InternationalPiano Competition.Tickets are$50.

SailOn:The BeachBoysTribute willperformon

Friday,March29at4 p.m.and7p.m.at ShellPoint’sTribby ArtsCenter.

SailOnbringsto lifealloftheBeach

Boys’classichits—plussome treasuresfromtheband’s brilliantextendedcatalog— recreatingthesoundtrackto an“EndlessSummer”that’s completelyliveandinrich detail.Tickets$55.

Topurchaseeventtickets, visitTribbyArtsCenter.comor calltheTribbyBoxOfficeat 239-415-5667.Thecenteris locatedat17281OnPar Blvd.,FortMyers.

SailOn:BeachBoystribute-March29

EvrenOzel-March14

FortMyersMastersingers toperforminMarchandApril

TheFortMyersSymphonicMastersingerscontinuetheir performanceschedulefortheseasonunderthedirectionof newartisticdirectorMattKoller.

PerformanceswillbeheldthroughouttheSouthwest Floridaregionandincludeavarietyofmasterworks,newworks andclassicalfavorites.

Upcomingschedule:

SeeHowLoveSeesChamberConcert

TheMastersingersChamberChoirwillperformanafternoon ofbeautifulmusicincludingcompositionsbyMozart,Dvorak andBrahms,accompaniedbyJanetCarteronMarch3at3 p.m.atSt.MichaelLutheranChurchinFortMyers.Theconcert willalsofeaturesolosbythe2023RuthDeMasterYouth Scholarshipwinners.Thisconcertisfreeandopentothepublic.

Fundraiser-AClassicalAfternoon

JointheMastersingersforAClassicalAfternoon,avocal fundraisertobenefitallthreeofourchoirsonMarch10at3 p.m.atSt.Hilary’sEpiscopalChurchinFortMyers..Theconcertwillfeatureclassicalariaswithsolosandduetsfromselect operasandoperettas.Donationswillbetakenatthedoor.

EverydayWondersSpringConcert

OnApril7at4p.m.atNewHopePresbyterianjointhe MastersingersandCityofPalmsYouthChoirforaconcert unlikeanywe'vesungyet!EverydayWonders:TheGirlfrom AleppotellstheextraordinarystoryofNujeenMustafa,a Kurdishteenagerwithcerebralpalsyforcedbywartofleeher homeandembarkonanarduousjourneytoEuropewithher sister.Inthisfive-movementcantataNujeen’sstory–recounted inherbiographyTheGirlfromAleppo(co-authoredby ChristinaLamb)–isretoldbyKevinCrossley-HollandandrichlyscoredbyCeciliaMcDowall.

Fundraiser-AnAmericanSongbook

AnAmericanSongbookonApril21at3p.m.atSt.Hilary’s EpiscopalChurchwillhighlighthistoricalAmericansongs,featuringsingersofallagesfromourthreechoirs.Donationswill betakenatthedoor

Moreinformationaboutperformances,tickets,datesand locationscanbefoundatwww.mastersingersfm.com.

SWFloridaAgExporunstoMarch10

TheSouthwestFloridaAgExpois here.Planinadvancetotakeadvantageofalltheentertainment,exhibits, foodandrides.

TheSWFLAgExporunsThursday, Feb.29throughSunday,March10, withavarietyofentertainmentscheduledthroughouttheweek.

Hereisthecurrententertainment lineupfortheAgExpo:

CaribbeanChillers-7-9:30p.m.

Thursday,Feb.29

BenAllenBandBand–7-10p.m.

Friday,March1

PureCountryofSWFL–7-10p.m.

Saturday,March2

AlmostThere-4-5:30p.m.Sunday, March3

TheFreecoasters–noon-3p.m.

Sunday,March3

Deb&theDynamics-5-8p.m.

Monday,March4

SheenaBrook-7:30-9p.m.

Tuesday,March5

TheRenegades-5-7p.m.Tuesday, March5;5-5:45p.m.and7:30-9p.m.

Wednesday,March6;5-7p.m.Thursday, March7

TheDelPrados-3:30-5p.m.and6-

7:30p.m.Wednesday,March6

UnforgivenBand-8-10p.m.Friday, March8

MariachiGuadalupanoSWFL–1-3 p.m.Sunday,March10

Strollingperformersandshowswill rundailythroughouttheAgExpo.These includeTadpoletheClown,Jurassic KingdomLockdown,TheMoogician, CowboyCampwithLesMcDowell, MichaelFelk'sTinsmithingShow,Kids FoamZone&Gameshow,Porkchop Revue,PirateManDan,Agricadabra Magic&HypnosisShow,Roger AbrahamsontheGiantBowlTurner, ReggieDelarmEastKnollPotteryand

EudoraFarmsPettingZoo

Forcompletedetailsoftheshows andentertainersvisit www.swflagexpo.com;checkback often,entertainmentisaddeddaily.

Advanceticketsforgeneralgate admissionandthepopular$25megapassareavailableforpurchaseat www.swflagexpo.com.Themegapass includesgateadmissionandawristbandforunlimitedmechanicalrideson onedayofyourchoice.Getyourmegapassearly;salesendwhentheAg ExpobeginsonFeb.29.

TheAgExpoatLeeCountyCivic CenterComplex,11831BayshoreRoad inNorthFortMyerscelebratesthework andaccomplishmentsofSouthwest Floridayouthactivein4-H,FFAand morewhileofferingfun,foodandrides fortheentirecommunity.

Thecountyhascreatedawebsite andsocialmediachannelfortheAg Expo.

Thecompletescheduleofevents, specialpromotions,ticketingandparking informationwillbepostedatwww.swflagexpo.comorvisitFacebookforSWFLAg Expo.

PureCountryofSWFlorida

SarasotaJazzFestivalMarch17-23

TheJazzClubofSarasotapresents theSarasotaJazzFestivalMarch17-23 atvariouslocationsinSarasota.

Thefourmainstageconcertswillbe heldindoorsattheSarasotaMunicipal Auditorium.

Thisyear’sfestivalincludesperformancesbyDeeDeeBridgewateron March20,WycliffeGordononMarch21, JeffHamiltononMarch22,Chucho ValdesonMarch23,TerellStaffordon

March20,GraceKellyonMarch21, ValerieGillespieonMarch22&Houston PersononMarch23.

OtherfestivalhighlightsincludeJazz

intheParkatCivicGreenatTheBay Park,LateNightJazzSessionsatlocationstobedetermined,aJazzTrolley PubCrawlandaJazzfilmatBurns CourtCinema.

Ticketsareonsalenowandavailable onlineatwww.sarasotajazzfestival.com. Groupdiscountsareavailable.

DeeDeeBridgewater-March20

MusicDirectorTerellStafford

WycliffeGordon-March21

RichardElliotatCapeSoundsofJazz&Blues

RichardElliotwillheadlinethisyear’s CapeCoralSoundsofJazzandBlues onSaturday,March23attheCoralOaks GolfCourse.

TheSoundsofJazzandBluesisthe premiermusicaleventinCapeCoral. TheCapeCoralParksandRecreation Departmentisproudtobringsomeofthe besttalentsforanightofmusicalmagic, food,andfun.Joininthecitywidecelebrationofjazzandbluesmusic.

BorninScotlandandtransplantedto LosAngelesattheageof3,Richard ElliotwascaptivatedbyR&Bandsmitten withtheMotownsound.Atage16,Elliot recalls“Iwatchedthisbigmanonstage. Iwasmesmerized.DexterGordonblew thefirstnote,hishugesoundblewme away.”

AyoungRichardElliotpolishedhis chopsservingasasidemanforgiants, includingtheYellowjackets,NatalieCole, andMotownhitmakersSmokey RobinsonandtheTemptations.But manyfirstheardthesaxophonevirtuosity ofRichardElliotinthe1980s,asatouringmusicianwiththeBayAreasoul-funk outfit,TowerofPower.

Inthattime,hereleasedhisdebut soloalbum,“Trolltown”,andtheensuing successencouragedhimtomakea

nameforhimselfasasolo artist.Bythelate’80s,Elliot wassignedtoBlueNote Records,whereheworked withthelegendaryrecord executive,BruceLundvall,an earlychampionofElliot’s work.

Sincethen,RichardElliot hasreleasedmorethan20 albums.Hislistof#1albums include“OnTheTown,”“Soul Embrace,”“AfterDark,”“and Jumpin’Off”andElliotholdsa consistentpresenceatthetop oftheBillboardcharts.Hehas alsoenjoyedthedistinctionof havingtworeleaseschartsimultaneously;“ChillFactor”remainedonBillboard’s ContemporaryJazzChartforover94 weeks,withthe“TheBestofRichard Elliot”26weekssimultaneously.

sionguests.Beverageswillbeavailable forpurchase.

Gatesopenat4:30p.m.Themusic startsat5p.m.withJayandJazz Masters,followedbyBettyFoxat6p.m. RichardElliotgoesonstageat7:30p.m.

Generaladmissionis$25in advance,$30atgateifavailable. Organizershighlyencouragebringing chairsandblanketstoenjoytheshow. Noseatsareprovidedforgeneraladmis-

Experienceticketsare$50inadvance and$55dayofshow.Includesbuffetstylecateredmealand2drinktabsfor beer,wine,orsoda.Waterisincluded. Additionaldrinkscanbepurchasedat thebar.Roundtableseatingisprovided forexperienceguests.Notablereservationswillbeaccepted.

Thegolfcourseislocatedat1800 NW28thAve.,CapeCoral.Ticketsare availableatwww.capeconcerts.com.For infoorspecialaccommodations,call 239-573-3128.

ChrisJansonatSeminoleCasinoHotelApril25

SeminoleCasinoHotel Immokaleewelcomesmultiplatinumsongwriterandartist ChrisJansonperforminglive inconcertonThursday,April 25at8p.m.,withdoorsopeningat7p.m.

Ticketsstartat$85andare availablefromTicketmasteror atwww.moreinparadise.com.

ChrisJanson,proudmemberoftheGrandOleOpry,is partofcountry’snewbreed.In touchwiththelightersideof lifewithself-pennedNo.1s “FixADrink,”“GoodVibes,” andthequadrupleplatinum “BuyMeABoat,”Jansonalso channeledthemorethoughtful truthsof“Done,”“ThingsYouCan’tLiveWithout,”andtheCMA SongoftheYearnomineeandACMVideooftheYear“Drunk Girl.”Both“Boat”and“Girl”werenamedtotheNashville SongwritersAssociationInternational’sprestigious“SongsI WishIWishI’dWritten”list,whichiswhyartistslikeTim

McGraw(“TruckYeah,”“How I’llAlwaysBe”),JustinMoore (“OffTheBeatenPath”),Cody Johnson(“Let’sBuildAFire”), andtheiconicHankWilliams Jr.(“GodFearin’Man,”“Those DaysAreGone”)reachfor Janson’ssongsfortheirown projects.Beyondhisartistry arehisliveshows,whereall thatheart-on-the-four-wheeler songwritingmeetsthefans wheretheycometorock.

RollingStoneproclaimedhim “alivelegacyinthemaking,” andJansonisafrequentpresenceatthenation’sbiggest countryfestivals,tours,and unexpectedsit-ins.Foraman knownforhisoutdoorslifestyleandcollaborationswithBass ProShopsandCabela’s,makingmusicfromhisownlifehas establishedtheharmonica-forwardmulti-instrumentalistasthe go-toguyforyoungcountryforthelastdecade.

Attendeesmustbe21.Parkingisfree.

RichardElliot

ChrisJansonatthe2023IslandHopperSongwriterFestival onFortMyersBeach. (photobyJamieKuser)

TheAmericanaCommunityMusic Association(ACMA)andtheAlliancefor theArtswillholdaSongwritersinthe RoundonSunday,March17at5p.m.

Organizersdecidedtorepeatlast year’sshowfeaturingCountryMusicHall OfFamerCharlieMcCoywithRoy SchneiderandKimMayfield.

AnymusicianinNashvillehasheard ofCharlieMcCoy.AmainstayinMusic Citysincethe1960s,Charliehasplayed ondozensofhitrecords,includingwork withsuchlegendsasElvisPresley, JohnnyCash,DollyParton,Simonand Garfunkel,GeorgeJones,BobDylan, RoyOrbisonandmanymore.Thesolo workofthisCountryMusicHallofFame memberiscontainedonmorethanthree dozenalbumsthatCharliehasreleased overthepastfourdecades.

RecklessSaintsfounderRoy Schneiderwas16andinhidingwhena

ThenextoutdoorbluegrassconcertatTheAllianceforthe ArtsfeaturesthePennyCreekBandonSunday,March3at3 p.m.

ThePennyCreekBandisacontemporarybluegrassband formedin2005andbasedoutofMelbourne,Florida.Theyare auniquegroupofmusiciansthatproduceheart-felt,harddrivingbluegrassmusicwithtonsofvarietythatkeepstheiraudiencesontheedgeoftheirseats.

Ticketsare$15forAlliancemembersand$16fornonmembers.Forticketsandmoreinformation,visitwww.artinlee.orgorcall239-939-2787.TheAllianceislocatedat10091 McGregorBlvd.inFortMyers.

friendloanedhimaguitar. Hehadjustbrokenoutof aStraight,Inc.facilityafter ahorrificyear-longincarceration,wherehehad beendeniedtherightto playaninstrumentoreven listentomusic.Having accesstoaguitaragain–aswellasthesupportof goodfriends–helpedhim survivewhilehewaitedto turn18,andbeginhislifelongloveaffairwithmakingmusic.Schneiderwent ontopursuevisualarts, learninghowtodesign toysin3D,andwritingand drawingsyndicatedcomicstrip“The HumbleStumble”throughUnitedMedia. Kimisbetterknownashalfofthe AmericanaduoRoySchneider&Kim

Mayfield(nowcalled RecklessSaints.) Reviewershave describedhermusicas “pearlyandsashaying,” “pleasantlyinvokingthe legendaryTammy Wynette,”and“haunted byPatsyCline.”

Mayfield'ssong,Ring AroundtheMoon,made herasemi-finalistinthe 2019International Songwriting Competition. Ticketsare$15for Alliancemembersand $16fornon-members. Forticketsandmoreinformation,visit www.artinlee.orgorcall239-939-2787. TheAllianceislocatedat10091 McGregorBlvd.inFortMyers.

CharlieMcCoy

PennyCreekBand

SouthlandBluegrassMusicFestival returnstoSeminoleCasinoHotelApril7

SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokalee welcomesthethirdannualSouthland BluegrassandWildernessFestival Sunday,April7startingatnoon.

Thefreefestivalwillfeatureoutdoor concertswithconcertsintheZigZag Loungebothbeforeandafterthefestival, aswellasavarietyoffoodtrucks.

Theentertainmentlineupfeatures freeperformancesfromLeftoverSalmon, RailroadEarth,RhondaVincent&The Rage,TheGrascalsandAlligatorAlley& FloridaBluegrassExpress.

ZigZagLoungewillhostperformancesbyWanderingHoursandSwinging Bridgethenightbeforethefestival,with AbbyTheSpoonLadyperformingafter thefestivalconcludesSaturday.

Outdoorfestivalperformersinclude:

LeftoverSalmon

LeftoverSalmonfirstemergedfrom theprogressivebluegrassworldand cameofageasonetheoriginaljam bands,beforerisingtobecomearchitects ofwhathasbecomeknownasJamgrass andhelpingtocreatealandscapewhere bandsschooledinthetraditionalrulesof bluegrasscanbreakfreeofthosebonds throughnontraditionalinstrumentation andaninnateabilitytopushsongsin newpsychedelicdirectionslive.

RailroadEarth

Forovertwodecades,RailroadEarth hascaptivatedaudienceswithgleefully unpredictableliveshowsandeloquent andelevatedstudiooutput.Thegroup introduceditssignaturesoundon2001’s “TheBlackBearSessions.”

RhondaVincent &TheRage

Itwasherpivotalbluegrassalbum“BackHome Again”thattransformed RhondaVincentintothe All-AmericanBluegrass Girlandcrownedherthe NewQueenofBluegrass byTheWallStreet Journalin2000.Amultiawardwinner,theywona 2017GrammyforBest BluegrassAlbum,an EntertaineroftheYear 2001,SongoftheYear2004, anunprecedentedsevenconsecutiveFemaleVocalistof theYearawardsfromthe InternationalBluegrassMusic Association2000-2006,and aneighthwinofIBMAFemale VocalistoftheYearin2015. Herlifelongdreamcametrue whenshewasinvitedtobea memberoftheGrandOle OpryonFeb.28,2020

TheGrascals

Theircutting-edgemodern bluegrassisdeliveredwitha deepknowledgeof,andadmirationfor, theworkofthemusic'sfoundingfathers. Timelyyettimeless,TheGrascalsmake musicthatisentirelyrelevanttothehere andnowyetimmersedintraditionalvaluesofsoulandmusicianship.It’sa uniquesoundthathasearnedthree Grammynominationsandtwo EntertaineroftheYearawardsfromthe InternationalBluegrassMusic Association,aswellasnationalmedia attentionthatseemstoperpetually eludeactsentrenchedinnichegenres.

AlligatorAlley&

FloridaBluegrassExpress

FormedinSouthFloridain2014, AlligatorAlleyboastsfourtalented singers,musiciansandsongwriterswho eachbringtheirownflavortotheband’s sound.ThreeMiamiboysandoneman fromtheBronxmakeuptheband, bringingthathighenergybluegrass soundfromthemountainsdowntothe

coast.Whetherit’sanoldfavorite,an envelope-pushingcrossoveroraheartfeltoriginal,youknowyouaregetting some“BluegrasswithBite.”

Allconcertsarefreewiththemain festivalperformancesheldoutdoors. Attendeesarewelcometobringchairs andallagesarewelcome.Alargeselectionoffoodtruckswillbeattheevent. Coolers,backpacksandpetswillnotbe permitted.Formoreinformation,visit Moreinparadise.com.

TheGrascals

RhondaVincentandTheRage

LeftoverSalmon (photobyTobinVoggesser)

RailroadEarth (photobyAllieTishgart)

CommodoresandWARatoutdoor showMarch23atSeminoleCasino

Iconicsupergroups theCommodoresand WARwillperformtheir enduringhitsat SeminoleCasinoHotel ImmokaleeSaturday, March23withgates openingat7p.m.and theshowbeginningat8 p.m.

Fromthebeginningat TuskegeeInstitutein 1968,theCommodores wereknownassmart guys,buttheywere funky,too.Smartand funkyenoughtoopenfor theJackson5,tobediscoveredbyBerryGordyintheprocess,and tosellmorethan60millionrecordsfor Motown,becomingitslargestsellingactin the1970sand1980s.TheCommodores rackedupastringofhitsincluding “MachineGun,”“BrickHouse,”“Easy,” “ThreeTimesALady,”“SailOn,”“OhNo,” “SlipperyWhenWet,”“ToHotTaTrot,”

“Lady(YouBringMeUp),”theGrammywinning“NightShift”andmanyothersthat literallymovedanentiregeneration.

Multi-platinum-sellingWAR,theoriginal streetband,hasbeensharingitstimeless musicandmessageofbrotherhoodand harmonyforfivedecadesbeforemillions acrosstheglobe.WARhassoldmorethan 50millionrecordssinceitsformationto

include10BillboardTop10hits.Top40hits includethetimelessclassics“WhyCan’t WeBeFriends,”“LowRider,”“TheWorldIs AGhetto,”“TheCiscoKid,”andmany more.FifteenofWAR’salbumshave achievedGoldStatusintheUnitedStates andmanyofthemhavegonemulti-platinum.

Advanceticketsforthisoutdoorshow areavailablenowfor$59and$89from Ticketmasterorat www.moreinparadise.com.Attendeesmust be21.Parkingisfree.

RocktheArchesApril6&7

RocktheArcheswillbeheldApril6 and7attheAlliancefortheArts,10091 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.

The4thAnnualRockTheArches MusicFestivalisafundraiserforRestore FortMyersBeachArches,Inc.EverydollarraisedwillbematchedbyArches BayfrontandMossMarinauptoourgoal ofachieving$94,000fortheBowditch PointRegionalParkCommemorative Arch.

Festivalhoursare10:30a.m.–7p.m. bothdays.

Thetwo-dayeventfeatureseight hoursofmusic,arts&craft&product vendors,carandtruckshowandfood vendorseachday.

TheApril6rockandrolllineup includesperformancesbyHairdaze, RockCandy,RockRepublic,DirtyWork andDavidRojasJr.

TheApril7countryscheduleincludes

Unforgiven,HillbillyRyezin,WayOut South,A’FinnityBand,ChasCollinsand MatrasLynn.

Generaladmissionticketsare$13, andVIPticketsare$70inadvance.The dayoftheeventticketsare$15dailyand $75forVIPseating.

Chairsandblanketsareallowedin thegeneraladmissionarea.

Forticketsandmoreinformation,visit www.rockthearches.com

SeminoleCasinowelcomesPattiLaBelle

TheincomparablePatti LaBellewillperformliveinconcertatSeminoleCasinoHotel ImmokaleeonSunday,April14 withgatesopeningat7p.m. andtheshowbeginningat8 p.m.

PattiLaBelle’snamehas becomesynonymouswith grace,style,eleganceand class.Beltingoutclassicrhythm

andbluesrenditions,popstandardsandspiritualsonnetshas createdtheuniqueplatformof versatilityforwhichsheis knownandrevered.

Inbetweenrecordingand touring,LaBellehaswrittensix books:“Don’tBlockthe Blessings,”“LaBelleCuisine: RecipestoSingAbout,”“Patti’s Pearls,”“PattiLaBelle’sLite

Cuisine,”“RecipesfortheGood Life”and“DessertsLaBelle.” Recently,shereleaseda20th anniversaryeditionofherNew YorkTimesbestsellingcookbook,“LaBelleCuisine,”featuringthreenewrecipes.

Ticketsforthisoutdoorconcertstartat$60andareavailablefromTicketmasterorat www.moreinparadise.com.

Commodores

WAR

LeeCountyCommunity BandperformsMarch10

Oh,tobeIrishjustoncea year.TheLeeCounty CommunityBandwillcelebratetheIrishineachofus onMarch10whenitpresentsWhenIrishEyesare SmilingatMarinerHigh Schoolbeginningat3p.m. Theband’sconcertsarefree andopentothepublic(donationswelcome).

DirectorGilPeltolawill leadthebandinTheIrish Washerwoman,andAnIrish Rhapsody,andwillinvitethe audiencetojoininthe singingof“DannyBoy” (LondonderryAir).Theband alsowillplaythespirited “Go-Daddy-O;”livelymarches,including“Gallant Marines”and“Bull Trombone;”“Sandpaper Ballet”andhighlightsfrom FiddlerontheRoof.

Thebandperformssix concertsbetweenNovember andApril;thisseason,allare takingplaceatMarinerHigh School,701ChiquitaBlvd., North,CapeCoral,beginning at3p.m.

Thelastconcertofthe seasonissetforApril7.

AlegendinSouthwest Florida,the62-memberadult bandiscomprisedofcareer andamateurmusicians.The originalconcertbandofLee County,thebandandhas beenentertainingSWFlorida audiencessince1885.

Personsinterestedinjoining mayphone239-600-9052.

Foradditionalinformation, visitthemonlineat www.LeeCountyBand.orgor e-mailthemat

LeeCountyCommunityBand @gmail.com

SouthwestFloridaConcert BandtoplayMarch24

TheSouthwestFlorida ConcertBandwillperform SongsoftheSeaConcert withfeaturevocalistSteve BradleyonSundayMarch 24at2p.m.atSouthFort MyersHighSchool,14020 PlantationRoadinFort Myers.

The40membercommunitybandwillperformaconcerttocelebratethemusic ofthesea.

Theconcertwillstartwith AmericanRiverSongsby PierreLaPlante.

TheguestvocalistSteve Bradleywillsing“Some EnchantedEvening”from SouthPacific,“MoonRiver” andtheseachanty“The Wellerman.”

TherewillbeafunmedleyofmusicfromPiratesof theCaribbeanArgh!

ThebandwillplayRalph

VaughnWilliam’sEnglish folksongsandsomenauticalmusicinSeaMedley.

Thegroupwillalsothrow inthetubasoloCobbler’s Benchandthemusicfrom MissionImpossible.

Therewill,ofcourse,be theSousamarch“Hands AcrosstheSea”andthe showwillconcludewithan impressiveanddramatic arrangementofmusicfrom themovieTitanic.

Itisanottobemissed performanceofthenewest concertbandinSouthwest Florida.

Allconcertsarefreewith donationsaccepted.

Informationonthegroup, ourscholarshipprogram, andotherperformancescan befoundonthewebsiteat SouthwestFloridaConcertBa nd.org

PERFORMANCES INSWFLORIDA

MAR2

Ashanti SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

MAR3

OliverAnthony HertzArena,Estero Trapt TheRanch,FortMyers

MAR5

CelticWoman BBMannHall,FortMyers

MAR7

LittleTexasand TheKentucky Headhunters LaishleyPark,PuntaGorda

BobDylan SuncoastCreditUnionArena

MarcAnthony HertzArena,Estero

MAR8

TheBeachBoys BBMannHall,FortMyers

CraigMorgan TheRanch,FortMyers

MAR9

LynyrdSkynyrd andZZTop HertzArena,Estero

MAR12

PaulAnka BBMannHall,FortMyers

MAR13

PriscillaPresley SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

Foreigner BBMannHall,FortMyers

PriscillaPresley

MAR14

LittleRiverBand BBMannHall,FortMyers

MAR15

SteveHackett BBMannHall,FortMyers

LarryFleet TheRanch,FortMyers

MAR16

TheTemptations &TheFourTops

SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

MAR17-23

SarasotaJazzFestival

SarasotaMunicipalAuditorium

MAR21

Jay&TheAmericans, TheClassicIV, TheShadesofBlue BBMannHall,FortMyers

KylieMorgan TheRanch,FortMyers

MAR22

JordanRainer

TheRanch,FortMyers

MAR23

Commodores&WAR SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

RichardElliot CapeSoundsofJazz,Blues

MAR26

MarshallTuckerBand

CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, DowntownFortMyers

APR4

ThreeDogNight

SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

APR6

TheGuessWho

BBMannHall,FortMyers

FlatlandCavalry

TheRanch,FortMyers

REOSpeedwagon andCheapTrick HertzArena,Estero

APR7

Southland

BluegrassFest

SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

APR13

TheUpchurchShow TheRanch,FortMyers

APR14

PattiLaBelle

SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

APR19

BritFloyd HertzArena,Estero

APR20

RedClayStrays

TheRanch,FortMyers

APR25

ChrisJanson

SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

APR26

WheelerWalkerJr. TheRanch,FortMyers

APR28

BrandonLake HertzArena,Estero

APR30

GeorgeThorogood &TheDestroyers Artis–Naples

MAY7

IndigoGirls

BBMannHall,FortMyers

MAY12

Queensryche

TheRanch,FortMyers

MAY23

KameronMarlowe TheRanch,FortMyers

MAY31

BillyCurrington

SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

Dailyconcertupdatesat HappeningsMagazine.net

GOLDEntertainmentpresentsAnEveningwithPriscillaPresley March13atSeminoleCasinoHotelImmokalee.Forticketsand info,visitmoreinparadise.com

TheRanchConcertHall showcasesrockandcountry

TheRanchConcertHall&SalooninFortMyersperformancescheduleisfilledwithnationalcountryandrockartists.

Here’swhat’sonthescheduleatpresstime:

TheSamGallowayFordConcertSeriespresentsCraig MorganonMarch8(TheReevesBrothersopen),Kylie MorganonMarch21,NBC’sTheVoicefinalistJordanRainer

onMarch22(Brooks&Gillopen),RedClayStraysonApril20 andNBC’sTheVoicefinalistKameronMarloweonMay23.

OtherupcomingshowsatTheRanchConcertHall(notpart oftheSamGallowayseries)includeGlennHughesofDeep PurpleonFeb.27,TraptonMarch3,LarryFleetonMarch15, FlatlandCavalryonApril6,ZOSO-TheUltimateLedZeppelin ExperienceonApril11,TheUpchurchShow onApril13,WalkerWheelerJr.onApril26, DoyleofTheMisfitsandOTOPonMay7, QueensrycheonMay12andCollieBuddz onJune15.

Forticketsandmoreinformation,visit onlineattheranchfortmyers.com.

TheRanchConcertHallandSalooncan bereachedbycalling239-985-9839.

CraigMorgan-March8

KylieMorgan-March21

JordanRainer-March22

KameronMarlowe-May23

F ORT M YERS R IVER D ISTRICT

SWFloridaReadingFestivalMarch2

CelebratereadingandlibrariesatLeeCountyLibrary System’sSouthwestFloridaReadingFestival.

Thefree,outdoorreadingfestivalfeatures28bestselling authorsandiscelebratingits25thanniversaryfrom10a.m. to4p.m.Saturday,March2atthedowntownFortMyers RegionalLibrarycampusonFirstStreet.

Formorethantwodecades,thissignatureeventhas hostedhundredsofpowerhouseauthors,suchasDavid Baldacci,SandraBrown,JanetEvanovich,SueGrafton, DebbieMacomberandyouthwritersMegCabot,Jeff Kinney,LoisLowery,R.L.StineandRosemaryWells.

Thefirstreadingfestivalwas heldinCentennialParkand featuredauthorandjournalist CarlHiaasenasthekeynote speaker.

“Meetingtheauthorsand gettingtoheartheinspiration behindtheirstoriesisoneofmy favoritepartsoftheday. There’salwayssomethingnew andexcitingtoexperience,” saidMindiSimon,directorof theLeeCountyLibrarySystem.

Simonsaidsheseenfirsthandhowthiseventcanignite apassionforreadingand appreciationofthelibraryas fansdiscovernewauthorsand libraryresourceseachyear.

“Connectingreadersofall ageswithanewfavoriteauthor isakeyaspectofthefestival,” shesaid.

Thisyear’seventfeaturesa greatlineupofauthorswhowill discussandsigntheirbooks throughouttheday.Fromfiction tonon-fiction,thrillerstoromcoms,allageswillfinda favoriteamongtheadult,youth andteenwritersfeaturedduring thefestival.Severalpresentationswillbelivestreamedon festivaldayandavailablefor on-demandviewingthroughthe endofMarchonthelibrary’s YouTubechannel.

Familieswithyoungchildren canenjoyafun-filleddaywith storytimesessions,theLittle ReadersZone,crafts,andstiltwalkingballoonartistTooTall Torrie.Designedfortoddlers andpreschool-agedchildren, theLittleReadersZoneisa placefordiscoveryandlearning,filledwithSTEMactivities, carnivalgames,anddemon-

strationsofearlylearningresources.Everychildandteen attendingthefestivalwillreceiveafreebook.

FestivalcoordinatorMelissaBakersaid,thereareafew specialauthorssheisparticularlyexcitedabout,including SaraPennerwhosedebutnovel,“TheLostApothecary,”isa NewYorkTimesbestseller.

Anothergreataspectofthereadingfestivalisproviding residentsofLeeCountywithanopportunitytomeetnew authorsrightbeforetheybecomewidelypopular,likeLisa Unger,whowasafeaturedauthorin2005andisreturning thisyearjustasherhighlyanticipatednewnovelisaboutto bereleased.

ADULTAUTHORS (scheduledtoappear)

MaryKayAndrewsisTheNewYorkTimesbestselling authorof30novelsincluding“TheHomewreckers,”“The Newcomer,”and“Hello,Summer.”

CaraBlackisTheNewYorkTimesandUSATodaybestsellingauthorof21booksinthe“PrivateInvestigatorAimée Leduc”seriesandtwoWorldWarII-setnovelsfeaturing AmericanmarkswomanKateRees.

JaneK.Clelandwritesbothfictionandnonfiction,including theaward-winningandlong-runningJosiePrescottAntiques Mysteriesandnon-fictionbestsellers,“MasteringSuspense, Structure&Plot”and“MasteringPlotTwists.”

JefferyDeaverisaninternational#1bestsellingauthorof morethan40novels.

LeeMatthewGoldbergistheauthorof13novelsincluding “TheAncestor”and“TheMentor”alongwiththe“Runaway Train”seriesand“TheGreatGimmelmans,”whichwas releasedinNovember.

HeatherGrahamisTheNewYorkTimesandUSAToday bestsellingauthorofmorethan250novelsandnovellasincludingsuspense,historicalromance,vampirefiction,timetravel andChristmasfamilyfare.

IreneHannonisthebestselling,award-winningauthorof morethan65romanticsuspense&contemporaryromance novels.

KatherineHoweistheauthorofTheNewYorkTimesbestsellers“ThePhysickBookofDeliveranceDane”and “Vanderbilt:TheRiseandFallofanAmericanDynasty”with AndersonCooper.

SarahPennerisTheNewYorkTimesandinternationally bestsellingauthorof“TheLostApothecary”and“TheLondon SéanceSociety.”

NickPetrieistheauthorofeightnovelsinthe“PeterAsh” series,mostrecently“ThePriceYouPay.”

JoePosnanskiisTheNewYorkTimesbestsellingauthorof sixbooks,including“TheBaseball100,”“Paterno,”“TheSecret ofGolf”andhislatest,“WhyWeLoveBaseball.”

MatthewQuirkisTheNewYorkTimesbestsellingauthorof “InsideThreat,”“The500”and“TheNightAgent,”nowahittelevisionseriesonNetflix.

ViolaShipmanisthepennameofWadeRouse,anawardwinningmemoiristandbestsellingauthorof12books,which havebeenselectedasIndieNextandMichiganNotableBooks.

CharlesToddisTheNewYorkTimesbestsellingauthorof the“InspectorIanRutledge”seriesandthe“BessCrawford” series.

LisaUngerisTheNewYorkTimesandinternationallybestsellingauthorof20novels,including“SecludedCabinSleeps Six”and“TheNewCouplein5B,”aMarch2024release.

Otherhighlightedauthors atthe2024festivalinclude authorandillustratorDan Yaccarino,bestknownforhis creationofthekidsfavorite, “TheBackyardigans,”along withmastersofsuspense JefferyDeaver,Heather Graham,MatthewQuirkand CharlesTodd.Sportsfanswill beexcitedforJoePosnanski, asportswriterwhoselatest book,“WhyWeLove Baseball,”alignsnicelywith thespringtrainingtradition hereinSouthwestFlorida. Attendeesalsoshouldkeepan eyeoutforfrequentfestival presenterandfan-favorite MaryKayAndrews.

Beyondauthorpresentations,theReadingFestival givesattendeestheopportunitytolearnmoreaboutthe libraryanditsfreedigital resources,visitwithsponsors andenjoyfoodtrucks.Book fanscanchoosetosupportthe festivalbypurchasingtickets forthepopular“Namea Character”raffle,inwhichwinnerscanbenamedinan author’snextbook.

AnniversaryT-shirts,festival hats,totebagsandbeachtowelswillbeavailableforpurchase.

Readerswhowanttoplan theperfectfestivaldayare encouragedtodownloadthe mobileapp“SWFLReadFest” intheAppStoreorGoogle Play,wheretheycanviewthe completescheduleofevents andthelatestfestivalupdates. Moreinformationcanalsobe foundatwww.ReadFest.org.

ACMASongwriterson thePlazaMarch12

TheLeeCountyLibrary hasjoinedwiththeAmericana CommunityMusicAssociation (ACMA)toofferfreeconcerts ofalloriginalmusicbylocal artists.

Concertswilltakeplacein theamphitheaterlocatedon SouthCornogPlazaonFirst Street.Bringachairora blanket,showswillbemoved tothemeetingroomslocated nexttotheamphitheaterif neededdependingonweather.

Thenextconcertwillbe Tuesday,March12at6p.m. andfeatureThePearlStreet Band.

ThePearlStreetBandis comprisedofMikeMcMillan, BobWilliams,BillVeachand ClarkJohnson.Theyperform regularlyandperformmostly originalmusicandafewtasty covers.Theyreleasedone albumasagroup,Rocky Road,andmultiplealbums individually.

Youwillhearthesesingersongwriterssharingalifetime ofexperiencesinsongand theinspirationbehindthe

songs.Allfourmembersof thebandaresongwriters. Theirmusiccrossesabroad spectrumandhasalittlebitof somethingforeverybody.

Theycanrockoutinanice folkAmericanaway,andthen performaballadthatwillmelt youlikebutter.Agoodtimeof goodmusicisguaranteedfor all.

TheACMAisaFortMyers basednotforprofitpromoting localartistswhoperformoriginalsongs.Whattoexpect, youwillhearsinger-songwriterssharingalifetimeofexperiencesinsongandtheinsp rationbehindthesongs. Bepreparedtoenjoyan eveningofprofessionalqualityacousticAmericanamusic. Americanamusicisacoming togetherofblues,roots,folk, bluegrass,andcountry.Lots ofroomtospreadoutso bringafriend.

Theremainingconcert datesareApril9andMay14.

FormoreabouttheACMA, visitthewebsiteatamericanacma.organdfollowthem onFacebookforupdates.

MarshallTuckerBand atCaloosaSoundAmphitheaterMarch26

The2024Rockin’onthe RiverConcertSeriescontinueswithTheMarshall TuckerBandtakingthe stageatCaloosaSound Amphitheaterindowntown FortMyersonTuesday, March26at7p.m.

Joiningthemasspecial guestsaretherisingstars ofsouthernrock,The GeorgiaThunderbolts.This powerhouselineuppromisesanunforgettablenight filledwithsoulfulmelodies andhigh-energyperformances.

Fanscanexpecttohear theband’sarena-rock smashhits,including“Can’t YouSee”and“HeardItina LoveSong,”thatcontinuetoresonatewithfansofallages.The MarshallTuckerBandcontinuestohaveaprofoundimpacton generationsoflistenerswho’vebeen“Searchin’foraRainbow”and

founditwiththistried-andtrueSoutherninstitution overthedecades.

Thecurrentlineup includesleadvocalistDoug Gray;ChrisHicksandRick Willisonguitar;RyanWare onbass;drummerB.B. Borden;andMarcusJames Hendersononkeyboards, saxophoneandflute.

Ticketscanbepurchasedatwww.tixr.com.A selectionofVIP,reserved seatingandgeneraladmissionticketswillbeavailable, rangingfrom$54general admission(seatnotprovided)to$575VIPfrontrow reservedfourpersonhightop.

CaloosaSoundAmphitheaterislocatedat2101EdwardsDrive, FortMyers.

Formoreinformation,visitCaloosaSoundAmp.com

MarshallTuckerBand

Caloosahatchee CelticFestival

ThePlayers

Albannachwasamongthemanybandsatthe annualCaloosahatcheeCelticFestivalJan.27 &28attheCaloosaSoundAmphitheater.

FormermembersofChicagoJeffCoffey(bassandvocals) andBillChamplin(keysandvocals).

ThePlayersperformedFeb.9atCaloosaSoundAmphitheater. ThebandfeaturesformermembersofChicagoandEarthWind andFire. photosbyJamieKuser

D ININGIN S OUTHWEST F LORIDA

1stStreetDeli

EllaMae’sDiner

Thisaward-winning 112-seatauthenticNew York-styledelicatessen (theonlyonein SouthwestFlorida)is opendailyservingbreakfast,lunchanddinner.1st StreetDelibringsadistinctlyuniquediningexperiencetotheSouthwest Floridamarketformerly foundonlyinNewYorkCity.Hereyoucangrabasandwich thatisbiggerthanyourappetite.OfferingsattheDeliinclude piledhighpastramiandcornedbeefsandwiches,reubens,hot paninis,hamburgersandsalads.Opendailynoon–8p.m.

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

CapeCabaretDinnerTheater

CapeCabaretDinner Theaterisabeautiful upscalevenuededicated todining,dancing,live musicandcomedyshows. Wefeatureacomplete dinnermenu,threefull bars,twolargedining roomswithhardwood dancefloorsandalarge outdoorpatio.Ourentertainmentincludeslive musicfromthe60’stothe90’sandthebesttributeband showsinSWFL.Wespecializeinhostingyourprivateevents andpartiesfor24to350guests.ExecutiveChefPabloFelix andhisstaffpreparedeliciousappetizers,entreesand dessertsdailyforyourenjoyment.Walk-insarewelcome,but reservationsarerecommended.Reserveonlineorcall.

Nostalgiaservedwithasmile.A funretro-inspiredeateryserving comfortfoodandclassicdinerfare. Slideintoaboothorpulluptothe counterforaburgerandmilkshake orthebestall-daybreakfastyou’ve everhad.EllaMae’sprovidesawelcometwisttotheclassicsouthern diner.CelebratingDr.EllaMae Piper’slegacy,it’sherethecommunitycomestogethertosharestories astheyenjoyamealamidstvintageinspiredfinishesandabrightcolor palette.EllaMae’sDinerat LuminaryHotel&Co.isafunretro-inspiredeateryservingupcomfortfoodandclassicdinerfare.Slideintoaboothorpulluptothe counterforaburgerandmilkshakeorthebestall-daybreakfast you’veeverhad.EllaMae’sisopendailyfrom7amto2pm. Servingbreakfastalldayandlunch.

LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 239-314-3854www.LuminaryHotel.com

LuckyMi

AnAsian-inspiredupscale restaurant,LuckyMiNoodle Houseispresentedasan open-kitchenconceptandfeaturesanoodlebar,dining roomandprivatefunction area.Chefsblendtraditional ingredientswithcontemporary influencestocreatenewinterpretationsfordishessuchas VietnamesePhoNoodleSoup andKoreanBeefandBroccoli.

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

4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

www.capecabaret.com

EE-TO-LEET-KEGrill

TheEE-TO-LEET-KE

GrillatSeminoleCasino featurescontemporary regionalcuisinesutilizing thefreshestselectionsof Primeagedbeef,fresh seafood,andanarrayof locally-sourcedproduce. Itswide-rangingmenu offerspastas,housemade soups,steaks,seafood andchefspecialtyitemsincludingaward-winningtwinlobster tails,smotheredchickenandtheever-populargrilledribeye. Opendaily8a.m.–midnight.

506South1stSt.,Immokalee

800-218-0007

www.moreinparadise.com

OxbowBarandGrill

Casualdocksidedining onthedoorstepofDowntown FortMyers.Panoramicriverfrontviewsonthe Caloosahatchee.Aboater’s retreatwithanupbeatnauticalvibe.Servingcoastalcuisineandmoreforbrunch, lunchanddinner.Retailand rentalstoigniteyourspiritof adventure.Diveintofresh seafood,oystersonthehalf shell,steaks,signaturesandwiches,freshsalads,localcraftbeersandcuratedcocktails.Our hoursareMonday-Thursday11a.m.-10p.m.,Fridayand Saturday11a.m.-11p.m.andSunday11a.m.-9p.m.Wenow offerbrunchonSaturdaysandSundays11a.m.-3p.m.

1300HendrySt.FortMyers

239-314-3856

www.oxbowfortmyers.com

Rumrunners

Ouraward-winning waterfrontrestaurant, wherethebeautyofthe watermeetsthedeliciousnessofourcuisine, offersawidevarietyof mouthwateringdishesfor everyfoodietype. Offeringdailybrunch, lunch,anddinnerwitha fullbarandthebest viewsinCapeCoral!We featuredailylivemusic (rainorshine),boatdocking,anddoggiemenusforyourfurry friends.Calltobookyourreservationorvisitourwebsiteformore informationonupcomingevents,privateeventspace,andcateringservices.Opendailyfrom11a.m.to9p.m. 5848CapeHarbourDriveCapeCoral 239-790-5RUM(5786) www.rumrunners.cc

TikiHutBar&Grill atDolphinKeyResort

There's alwayssomethingtodoatthe TikiHutBar& Grillatthe DolphinKey Resort.Located inDowntown CapeCoral,the biggestTikibar intheworld offersliveentertainment

WednesdaythroughSunday,KeyWestStyleRelax WednesdayandThursday,Lightoutdooratmosphere,sofamily,andfriendstwoorfourleggedarewelcome.Greatfood menu,withFloridaSpecials,pooltable,TVs.Open7days. Kitchenopenlate.

1502MiramarSt.,CapeCoral 239-540-8454

SilverKingOceanBrasserie

www.dolphinkeyresort.com

Acoastal,chef-driven menuunlikeanyother restaurantinFortMyers. Complementedbyastrikinginteriorthat’sas appealingtotheeyesas thedishesaretothe palette.AstheLuminary’s signaturerestaurant,The SilverKingOcean Brasserieoffersamenu showcasingthequalityof freshseafoodthrough clean,simplepreparations usingclassictechniquesforamodernpalate.Centeredonan openkitchen,thesophisticatedrestaurantfeaturesacoastalinspiredmenuandadditionaloutdoorseatstorelaxandindulgein thefinestlocalseafoodinSouthwestFlorida.NestledwithinSilver King,you’llfindTheFloridaRoom,aprivatediningspacethat seats14guests,perfectforintimategatheringsandcelebrations andnamedafterFloridaHeitman.Ifyourgroupislarger,wefeatureavarietyofvenueswithentertainingoptionsavailablefrom uniqueseatingtotailoredmenus.HoursareTuesday-Saturday from5-10p.m.

LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 239-314-3855www.LuminaryHotel.com

SouthernGrill

TheSouthernGrillattheShellFactoryisafullrestaurant includingliquor,beer andwine.Wehavean outdoorbarandparty venue.Thereisno entryfeetogetinto theShellFactorystore orrestaurants. Parkingisfree.While youareherevisitthe NaturePark,Fun Park,Carouseland SoaringEagleZipline.

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

www.shellfactory.com

TwistedFork

The TwistedForkis ahot-rodand moto-culture themedrestaurantfeaturinga scratchkitchen andcustom cocktails.A familyfriendly spaceadjacent Bert'sBack Porchconcert venuewith loadsofoutdoorspace,ithasrapidlybecomeCharlotteCounty'shottest placetoeat,drinkandhavefun!"

2208ElJobeanRoad,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675

www.twistedfork.net