March 2025 Happenings Magazine

Publisher’s Spotlight

Localtheatre

WeareattheheightofourseasonhereinSouthwestFloridaas everyone’sstageislitupandaudiencesaretakinginavarietyofdramas,comediesandmusicals.

Ifyouhavebeenwaitingtobuy ticketstoyourfavoritelocaltheatre, waitnofurther.Ticketsareselling fastthroughoutSouthwestFlorida andyoudon’twantto getshutoutfromseeingyourfavoriteshow.

Let’stakealookat theoptionsonourarea stages.

JesusChrist SuperstaropensFeb. 28andplaysthrough March23atLaboratory TheaterofFloridain downtownFortMyers.

Bloomsdayison stagethroughMarch2 atFloridaRep’s ArtStageStudioTheatre.

LangdonPlayhouseinPort Charlotte.

WestSideStorywillbeperformedwiththeGulfCoast SymphonyMarch22and23at BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts HallatFSWinFortMyers.

TheBelleTheatreinCapeCoral isstagingDirtyRottenScoundrels March7-16.Thatwillbefollowed byThe39StepsMarch 28throughApril13.

InCapeCoral,SomethingRotten isonstagethroughMarch2at CulturalParkTheatre.Thatwillbe followedbySouthernFriedFuneral March21-March30.

CrazyforYouisonthemain stageatBroadwayPalmDinner TheatreinFortMyersnowthrough April5.

FloridaRepertoryTheatreinFort MyerspresentsBocanowthrough March2.

TheSouthwestFloridaTheatre CompanypresentsMurderforTwo nowthroughMarch5attheMusic andArtsCommunityCenterinFort Myers.

InNaples,GulfshorePlayhouse presentsNoisesOffnowthrough March20.Additionally,Gulfshore PlayhousepresentsLadyDayat Emerson’sBar&GrillMarch16 throughApril19.

TheFantasticksisbeingstaged nowthroughMarch2atPlayers CircleTheaterinFortMyers.

TheCharlottePlayersgiveus AgathaChristie’sAMurderis AnnouncedMarch13-30atthe

Shout!TheMod Musicalwilltakeaudiencesonamusicaljourneybacktothe1960s March18toApril13at FloridaRepertory Theatreindowntown FortMyers.

TheatreZonepresentsJerseyBoysMarch 6-16attheG&L TheatreinNaples.

SavannahSipping SocietyisonstageattheOff BroadwayPalmTheatreFeb.28 throughApril13.

TheNaplesPlayerspresentMan ofLaManchaMarch12through April13attheKizzieTheater.

Flatlandersisonstageat PlayersCircleTheaterinFortMyers March11throughApril6.

InNaples,theStudioPlayersare doingLendMeaTenorMarch28 throughApril13.

Boeing,Boeingisonstageon MarcoIslandMarch5toMarch23.

TheMurderMysteryDinnerTrain presentsDeathandOtherPeople March5throughMay4onthe SeminoleGulfRailway.

ComeFromAwayisonstageat theBarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHallFeb.25throughMarch2. ThatwillbefollowedbyTheBook ofMormonMarch7-9.

TheCherShowwillbeperformedMarch4-9atArtis–Naples. MJthemusicalwillbepresented March25-30.

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JesusChristSuperstar atLaboratoryTheaterofFlorida

TheLaboratoryTheaterofFlorida presentstheiconicrockoperaJesus ChristSuperstarfromFeb.28through March23.

WithlyricsbyTimRiceandmusicby AndrewLloydWeber,JesusChrist Superstarisarockoperathathascaptivatedaudiencesforover50years.Told fromJudasIscariot’spointofview,the showfocusesonthefinalweekofthelife ofJesusofNazareth.

LabTheaterartisticdirectorTodd Lymansays,“ThisproductionofJesus ChristSuperstaraimstostripawaythe reverenceandpresentaraw,human storyoffaith,doubt,andbetrayal,exploringthetimelessthemesofpower, celebrity,andthepriceofrevolution throughacontemporarylens.”

Utilizinginnovativestaging,dynamic choreography,andpowerfulrockmusic todelveintothecharacters'complexities andtheenduringrelevanceoftheir strugglestocreateavisceralandemotionallychargedexperiencethatres-

onateswithtoday’saudiences.

Thisisnotatraditionalreligiousspectacle,butanexaminationofhuman nature.Itismoreareflectiononthedangersofblindfaithandtheimportanceof criticalthinking.Weinviteyoutojoinus onthisjourneyaswerediscoverthepassionandpowerofthisiconicrockopera.

Fromitselectrifyingscoretoitsrevolutionarystorytelling,JesusChrist Superstarcontinuestocaptivateaudiencesaroundtheglobewithitspowerful messageandunforgettablemusic.Set againstthebackdropofJesusChrist's finaldays,thisgroundbreakingmusical takesaudiencesonarivetingjourney throughfaith,betrayal,andredemption. Withitsdynamicblendofrock,gospel, andcontemporarymusic,JesusChrist Superstartranscendstheboundariesof traditionaltheater,creatinganimmersive experiencethatspeakstoaudiencesof allagesandbackgrounds.

DirectedbyAnnetteTrossbach,with musicdirectionbyW.EarlSparrowJr.,

andchoreographybyEricaFiore,this showfeaturesAseemUpadhyay(Jesus), CameronRogers(Judas),Brasheena Kinney(MaryMagdelene),Jonattan Declet(Peter),DanielKinney(James andU/SforJesus),DerekKemp(Simon ZealotesadU/SforJames),Dominic Abney(Caiaphas),BrittanyRingsdore (KingHerod),TraceMeier(Pontius Pilate),JencyEmo(Annas),RileyHart (SouldGirl),andTracyWeaver,Tillman Emo,ChristianRivero,Guineere Bortnicker-Kiniry,LauraPerera,Raul Morales,andCierraLindo(ensemble).

PerformancedatesareFeb.28, March1,6,7,8,13,14,15,20,21and 22at7:30p.m.withmatineessetfor March2,9,16and23at2p.m.HalfpricepreviewnightsareFeb.26and27 at7:30p.m.

Fortickets,calltheboxofficeat239218-0481oronlineatwww.laboratorytheaterflorida.com.Thetheatreislocatedat 1634WoodfordAve.indowntownFort Myers.

JesusandhisfollowersinJesusChristSuperstar. photobySiskMedia

Charmingcomedynext atCulturalParkTheatre

CulturalParkTheatrewarmlyinvitesyoutoexperience SouthernFriedFuneral,acharmingcomedythatwilltickle yourfunnyboneandtugatyourheartstrings.

Jointhemforthisdelightfulshowonopeningweekend March21and 22at7p.m., March23at3 p.m.,andMarch 28and29at7 p.m.,andMarch 30at3p.m.

Guidedby thetalented CathyJames, whoshares,"I amenjoying workingwiththis talentedcast! SouthernFried Funeralisfinger-lickin'funny,"thisproductionpromisesaneveningof laughterandjoy.

DiveintothechaoticandcomedicworldoftheFryefamily astheynavigatetheaftermathofDeweyFrye'sdeath.With familymembersatodds,you'llbeontheedgeofyourseat, laughingattheiranticsandwonderingifthey'llmakeitthrough withoutafamilyfeud!

Don'tmissoutonthisendearingSoutherncomedy.Get yourticketsnowforaneveningfilledwithlaughter,warmth, andSoutherncharm.Thelocalcommunitytheatrelooksforwardtosharingthisspecialexperiencewithyou.

Thetheatreislocatedat528CulturalParkBlvd.inCape Coral.

Forticketsandinformation,call239-772-5862orvisit onlineatculturalparktheatre.org

SomethingRottenrunstoMarch2

DavidHernandez(asNigelBottom),JaneSeth(asNickBottom), JonathanOlsen(asNostradamus)andRyanCraig(as Shakespeare)inCulturalParkTheatreʼsproductionofSomething RottenonstagenowthroughMarch2. photobyJamieKuser

Murder forTwo atMACC throughMarch15

TheSouthwestFloridaTheatre Company,inconjunctionwithDutch AppleDinnerTheatre,willopenMurder forTwoonFeb.26attheMusicand ArtsCommunityCenterinFortMyers.

TheshowwillrunthroughMarch15, withperformancesonWednesdaysat7 p.m.,Thursdaysat2and7p.m., Fridaysat7:30p.m.,andSaturdaysat2 and7:30p.m.

Thismarksthefirstcollaboration betweenSouthwestFloridaTheatre CompanyandDutchAppleDinner Theatre.

Akillercomedy,MurderforTwostars twoguys(JoshGlackenasMarcusand RobbieHarrisonas“TheSuspects”). Onepianoandinfinitelaughs.It’sa

blendofmusicalcomedyandmadcap mystery.

Asmall-townpolicemandreamsof becomingadetective.Onenight,a greatAmericannovelistismurdered, andthenearestdetectiveisanhour away.Canthesmall-townpoliceman provehissleuthingskills?Inthishilariousmurdermystery,thetwoactorsplay 13differentroles.Oneinvestigates whiletheotherplayseachofthe12suspects-withbothplayingthepiano.

TheMusicandArtsCommunity Centerislocatedat13411ShireLanein FortMyers(justoffDanielsParkway).

Ticketsstartat$55.Fortickets,call theGulfCoastSymphonyat239-2771700orgotoGulfCoastSymphony.org

GulfCoastSymphonypresents WestSideStory,LeonardBerstein’s classictaleofloveatfirstsight,comingtoBarbaraB.MannPerforming Artshallfortwonightsonlyon Saturday,March22at7:30pmand Sunday,March23at7pm.

Theproductionwillfeatureafull cast,backedbyGulfCoast Symphony.

In1957,TonymeetsMariaata NewYorkCityhighschooldance. Theirburgeoningromancehelpsfuel thefirebetweenrivalgangs,theJets andSharksastheyvieforcontrolof thestreets.Astheirlovegrows,sodo thetensionsbetweentheirrespective friends,buildingtowardtragedy.

Fortickets,calltheBarbaraB. Mannboxofficeat239-481-4849or visitgulfcoastsymphony.org.

CharlottePlayerscontinuetheirseason whentheypresentAgathaChristie’sAMurder isAnnounced(adaptedforthestageby LesleyDarbon).TheplayrunsMarch13-30 attheLangdonPlayhouseinPortCharlotte.

MissMarplemustsolveamurderthatis publishedbeforeithappens.Anannouncementinthelocalpaperstatesthetimeand placewhenamurderistooccurinMiss Blacklock'sVictorianhouse.Whatfollowsisa classicChristiepuzzleofmixedmotives,concealedidentities,aseconddeathandadeterminedinspectorgrimlyfollowingthecase's twistsandturns.Thelocalproductionis directedbyKyleMarie-Lineswithscenic designbyRonBates.

SexPlease,We’reSixty:themusicalwill bepresentedApril10–27.Mrs.Stancliffe’s RoseCottageBed&Breakfasthasbeensuccessfulformanyyears.Herguestsreturnyearafteryear.Her neighbor,silver-tongued“Bud”,believestheycometospend

timewithhiminromanticliaisons.Reluctantly, Mrs.Stancliffeacceptsthefactthat“Budthe Stud”is,infact,goodforbusiness.Throwina retiredchemistwhohasdevelopedabluepill toincreasethelibidoofmenopausalwomen, threefemaleguests,andamix-upbetween thebluepillsandViagra,andyou’vegota perfectformulaforlaughterwiththisnew musical.

TicketsareonsalenowandmaybepurchasedthroughtheCharlottePlayerswebsite www.charlotteplayers.orgorattheLangdon Playhouseboxofficeat1182MarketCirclein PortCharlotteorbycalling941-255-1022.

TheCharlottePlayersarepresentingthe BayKingsBandonMarch4at7:30p.m.at theCharlotteHarborEventandConference Center,75TaylorSt.,PuntaGorda. SplishSplash,aBobbyDarintributeshow onMarch18at7:30p.m.willbeheldattheCharlotte PerformingArtsCenter,701CarmalitaSt.,PuntaGorda.

GulfshorePlayhousepresentsNoisesOff

KristenCoury,CEOandproducing artisticdirectorofGulfshorePlayhouse, announcesthecastandcreativeteamof theproductionofNoisesOff,writtenby TonyAwardwinnerMichaelFrayn.

Underthedirectionoftheacclaimed PeterAmster(GulfshorePlayhouse: BarefootInthePark,The39Steps),this belovedcomedywillrunattheBaker TheatreandEducationCenteronthe MoranMainstage,promisingaudiences anunforgettableexperiencefilledwith nonstoplaughter.

Inresponsetotheoverwhelming excitementfromthecommunity, GulfshorePlayhouseisdelightedto announcethattheproductionhas alreadybeenextendedbeforerehearsals evenbegan,givingaudiencesevenmore opportunitiestoenjoythisfunshow.With previewsrunningFeb.23,25and26, NoisesOffwillopenonThursday,Feb. 27andwillnowrunthroughThursday, March20.

Stepintothehilariouslychaoticworld ofNoisesOff,abrilliantplay-within-aplaythatrevealsthebackstageanticsof NothingOn,afictionalproduction doomedbychaosandcalamity.With misplacedprops,forgottenlines,and behind-the-scenesdrama,thisslapstick comedytakesyouonawildridethrough thetrialsandtribulationsofatheatre companytryingtoholditalltogether. Ingeniouslywitty,NoisesOffisacelebrationofeverythingthatmakeslivetheatresounpredictable—andsowonderful.

NoisesOfffeaturesanexceptional castofseasonedtheatreprofessionals, eachbringingtheircomedictalentsto thisensemble-drivenfarce.

MicheleRagusa(Broadway: Ragtime,Titanic,Cyrano),whomost recentlyjoinedusasEvangeline HarcourtinAnythingGoes,willstepinto theroleofDottyOtley,thescatterbrainedyetloveableaccomplished actress.TessFrazer(Steppenwolf:Mary

PageMarlowe)willplayBrookeAshton, whoseobliviousnessandconstant searchforlostcontactlensesaddtothe mayhem.

AngieJanas(GulfshorePlayhouse: SteelMagnolias,TheMerchantof Venice)willtakeontheroleofPoppy Norton-Taylor,theharriedstagemanager jugglingtheproduction,whileEdward Staudenmayer(Broadway:Wonderland, firstnationaltourofAnastasia)willtake thestageasLloydDallas,theexasperateddirectortryingtowranglethechaos.

DanFenaughty(TuacahnCenterfor theArts:IrvingBerlin’sWhiteChristmas) willbringinthelaughsasGaryLeJeune, theoverthetopactor,andJordanSobel (GulfshorePlayhouse:BarefootInthe Park)willdelightasconfidence-lacking FreddyFellowes.

TomAulino(IAmMyOwnWife NationalTour)willjointhemastheloveableandoccasionallytipsySelsdon Mowbray,theveteranactorwho’salways onelineawayfromdisaster.BrianOwen (GulfshorePlayhouse:The39Steps)will portrayTimothyAllgood,theoverwhelmedassistantstagemanager,while

LarissaKlinger(The39StepsNational Tour,VirginiaStageCompany:Dear Jack,DearLouise)bringsherwittothe endlesslycheerfulBelindaBlair.

Roundingoutthecompanyaretalentedunderstudies,includingSusanDohan, GrantEdwardNeale,MattMiles,andLily Kren.

MasterofcomedyPeterAmster (GulfshorePlayhouse:Barefootinthe Park)willleadtheproduction.Scenic designerLeeSavage(Broadway:The LightningThief;ClueNationalTour) designedthemulti-levelsetandTracy Dorman(GulfshorePlayhouse:DialMfor Murder,BarefootinthePark)designed thecostumes.

JamesE.LawlorIII(Broadway:Be MoreChill,HeadOverHeels;Gulfshore Playhouse:MyFairLady)willdesignthe lighting,JoelAbbott(Broadway:AllMy Sons,TheHumans;Gulfshore Playhouse:The39Steps)willdesignthe sound,andMarkRose(AsoloRep:Dial MforMurder,BornwithTeeth)willserve asbothfightchoreographerandassistantdirector.IntimacydirectorErica Mansfield(Broadway:Mrs.Doubtfire; GulfshorePlayhouse:DialMforMurder, AnythingGoes)anddialectcoachGary Logan(KennedyCenter:MasterClass; GulfshorePlayhouse:SteelMagnolias) willjointheproduction,alongsidewith StageManagerMarkJohnson (MilwaukeeRep:PreludetoaKiss,the musical).

TheBakerTheatreandEducation Center,MoranMainstage,islocatedat 100Goodlette-FrankRoadSouth, Naples.

Ticketsareonsalenowandcanbe purchasedatgulfshoreplayhouse.orgor bycallingtheboxofficeat239-261-7529. Ticketsarenowonsaleandstartat$40. Discountedticketsareavailablefor patronsunder35;Educators;Families composedoftwoadultsandtwochildren;Activemilitary,veterans,first responders,andtheirimmediatefamilies.

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Jordan Sobel

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BelleTheatreseasoncontinueswithmusic,comedy

ByTylerYoung

DirtyRottenScoundrelsopens March7andrunstoMarch16witha triptotheFrenchRiviera.Ahighenergy,laugh-out-loudstoryabout twocharmingconmen,Lawrence andFreddy.

Theyworktheirscamsonwealthy women,andeventuallyfindthemselvescompetingforthesameterritory,aplantooutsmarteachother andmistakenidentitiesmakesthis productiononenottobemissed.

FollowingDirtyRottenScoundrels webringAlfredHitchcock’sThe39 Stepstolifeonstage.Awildlyinventivestageadaptationoftheclassic 1935film.

ThisTonyAward-winningplay reimaginesHitchcock’siconicthriller withjustfouractorstakingonover 150characters,deliveringawhirlwindofintrigue,romance,andslapstickhumor.

ThestoryfollowsRichard Hannay,anordinarymanwhogets caughtupinaninternationalespionageconspiracyafteramysterious womanismurderedinhisLondon

flat.Ontherunfromboththepolice andashadowyspyorganization knownas“The39Steps,”Hannay embarksonabreakneckjourney

acrossBritaintoclearhisnameand uncoverasecretthatcouldchange theworld.The39Stepsisonstage March28–April13.

Visitourwebsiteat TheBelleTheatre.comorcallourbox officeat239-323-5533toreserve yourseatstoday.

Stayconnectedwithuson FacebookandInstagram(@thebelletheatre)forallthelatestupdates.

TheBelleTheatreislocatedat 2708SantaBarbraBlvd.,unit135, CapeCoral.

TylerYoungisfounderandexecutivedirectorofTheBelleTheatre

CrazyforYouatBroadwayPalm

Getreadytobesweptoffyourfeetas BroadwayPalmDinnerTheatrepresentsthe TonyAward-winningmusicalcomedyCrazyfor You,runningnowthroughApril5.

Thishigh-energyproductionfeaturesthetimelessmusicofGeorgeandIraGershwinandis filledwithdazzlingdancenumbers,laugh-outloudmoments,andunforgettablesongs.Follow thejourneyofBobbyChild,ayoungbankerwith dreamsofbecomingaBroadwaystar,whois senttoforecloseonasmall-towntheater.

Inatwistoffate,hefallsinlovewiththetheaterowner’sdaughter,Polly,andgoestogreat lengths—includingimpersonatingafamous Broadwayproducer—tosavethetheaterandwin herheart.

Audienceswillbedelightedbyclassic Gershwintuneslike“IGotRhythm,” “EmbraceableYou”and“SomeonetoWatch OverMe.”

TicketsareonsalenowandcanbepurchasedthroughtheBroadwayPalmwebsiteat broadwaypalm.com,callingtheboxofficeat239278-4422,orinpersonatthetheatrelocatedat 1380ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

SavannahSippingSocietyatOffBroadwayPalm

BroadwayPalmDinner Theatreinvitesyoutoenjoy aneveningoflaughterand camaraderiewithitsOff BroadwayPalmproduction ofSavannahSipping Society,playingFeb.28 throughApril13.

Thisheartwarmingcomedyfromtheplaywrightsof TheSweetDelilahSwim ClubandTheHallelujah Girlstellsthedelightful storyoffriendship, resilienceandsecond chances.

JoinfourSouthern women,eachfacinga crossroadsintheirlives,as theyformanunlikelybond duringweeklyhappyhours. Throughtheirsassyhumor andmutualsupport,they navigatelife’stwistsand turns,discoveringit’snever toolatetoreignitetheirzest forlifeandformlastingfriendships.Audienceswillbetreatedtoanightoflaugh-a-minutecomedy,loveanda refreshingreminderofthepoweroffemalefriendship.

Ticketscanbepurchasedthroughthewebsiteat broadwaypalm.com,callingtheboxofficeat239-278-4422, orinpersonatthetheatreat1380ColonialBlvd.,Fort Myers.

TheatreZoneunveils21st season

TheatreZone’s21stseasonpromises hilarityandheartwithfivemusicalproductions,beginningwithitsannualholiday showinDecember,followedbyfourmusicalsthatshowcaseablendofcomedyand drama.

Theseasonwasannouncedby TheatreZone’sfoundingartisticdirector MarkDanniwhonotesthat,“TheproductionswilllaunchDec.19,2025,withour festiveHomefortheHolidays,followedby fourmusicalsthatfeaturepassionate searchesforromance,fameandfortune.”

Theseasonalsoincludesthreeconcertsfeaturingsomeofthegreatestpopular musicofthe‘50sand‘60swithtributesto legendarymusicalicons.

HomefortheHolidaysDec.19-21

MusicaltellsthestoryofMaxandJohn, twofeudingneighborswhohavespent mostoftheirlivesatoddswitheachother. Oldernow,theyknowtheyarelosingtheir vitality,facingretirementissuesandwonderingwhethertheywilleverexperience anothersparkofromanceorexcitement. Theirrivalrytakesacomedicturnwhen Ariel,astunningandcharismaticnew neighbor,movesinacrossthestreet.As romanticrivals,MaxandJohnengageina seriesofhilariousanticsbeforediscovering aheartwarmingresolutiontotheirlongstandingdifferences.

Gutenberg:TheMusicalFeb.5–15

TheatreZone’soriginalmusicalextravaganza,HomefortheHolidays,isa SouthwestFloridatraditioncelebratingits ninthannualproductionin2025.Theshow delightsaudienceswith belovedtraditionalandpopularChristmas songs,sparkling andelaborate costumes,and Christmasthemedscenery. ThecastcombinesprofessionalEquityperformersanda fewyoungstars ofthefuture, addingcharm andfuntotheperformances.Homeforthe HolidayscreatorMarkDanni, TheatreZone’sfoundingartisticdirector, reimaginestheshoweveryyeartoenchant audienceswithnewmusicandglittering costumesandscenery.Homeforthe Holidays’castmembersperformenergetic danceroutines,choreographedby AssociateArtisticDirectorKarenDanni, accompaniedbyaliveorchestra leavingtheaudiencesfilledwith joyaftereveryperformance.

GrumpyOldMen:TheMusical Jan.8–18

Basedonthe1993film GrumpyOldMenbyMark StephenJohnsonstarringJack Lemmon,WalterMatthauandAnn Margaret,the2018musicalincorporatesfunnyone-linersanda lightheartedmusicalscorewitha bookbyDanRemmes,scoreby NeilBergandlyricsbyNick Meglin.GrumpyOldMen:The

Gutenberg: TheMusicalisa comedic,fastpaced,two-man showabounding withenergy. Writtenand composedby ScottBrownwith AnthonyKing, thisTony-nominatedBest Musicalfollows Bud(Adolpho Blaire)and Doug(Larry Alexander)as theatrewriters andcomposerswhotrytosellahilariously inaccuratemusicalaboutJohannes Gutenberg,theinventoroftheprinting press,topotentialinvestorsinabackers’ audition.BudandDougsingallthesongs andplayeveryroleintheirself-proclaimed “nextgreatAmericanmusical.”Brimming withenthusiasm,theynarratethestoryto theaudience.Armedwithonlyelementary research,BudandDougdeliverachaotic yetendearingperformancewithboundless ambition,hopingtosecurethefundingthat willfinallybringtheirself-proclaimedmasterpiecetolife.

Buddy: TheBuddyHollyStory March5-15

Buddy:TheBuddy HollyStorycelebratesthe youthfulenergy,creativity, andlegacyofarock-n-roll iconwhochangedpopular musicandusheredinthe rock-n-rollera.Writtenby AlanJanes,thismusical followsBuddyHolly’s meteoricrisetofame,his groundbreakingcareer andhisfinalperformance attheSurfBallroomin

ClearLake, Iowa.Ithighlightshispioneeringspirit anddeterminationtobreak fromtraditional countryinfluences.The showfeatures morethan20of Buddy’sgreatesthits,including“That’llBe theDay,” “PeggySue,” “Oh,Boy!”and “RaveOn,”alongsidememorableperformancesof“LaBamba”byRitchieValensand “ChantillyLace”byTheBigBopper.With scenesfromhishistoricApolloTheater debut,histimewithTheCricketsandhis romancewithMariaElena,themusical vividlybringshisstorytolife.

Oliver!June4–14

Fewshowsareasiconicandtimeless asOliver!,astagemusicalwithbook, musicandlyricsbyLionelBart. Entertainingaudiencessince1960,this belovedmusicalwillbecreativelybrought tolifeatTheatreZone.BasedonCharles Dickens’1838novelOliverTwist,Bart’s adaptationtransformstheoriginalnovel intoatunefilledshow, whileretaining itsexploration ofpovertyand loss.

Unforgettable songslike “Food,Glorious Food,”“Where IsLove?,”and “AsLongasHe NeedsMe,”are wovenintothe story.Oliver! premieredon Broadwayto criticalacclaim,earningsevenTonyAward nominationsandwinningthreeTony Awards,includingBestOriginalScore.

TheatreZoneperformsitsmusicalproductionsintheintimate250-seatG&L TheatrelocatedinNaplesat13275 LivingstonRoad,betweenPineRidgeand VanderbiltBeachRoads,inadedicated buildingnestledwithinthecampusofthe CommunitySchoolofNaples.

Visitwww.theatre.zoneforinformation andticketsorcalltheboxofficeat888966-3352.

MusicaltakesFloridaRep audiencesbacktothe’60s

FloridaRepertoryTheatrepresents Shout!TheModMusicalintheHistoric ArcadeTheatrefromMarch18through April13.

Shout!TheModMusicaltakesaudiencesbacktothemusic,fashionand freedomofthe1960s.Thesmashing revuetracksfivegroovygalsasthey comeofageduringtheliberatingdays thatmadeEnglandswing.Themusical featuresinfectiousandsoulfulpop anthemsandballadsthatmadehouseholdnamesofstarslikePetulaClark, DustySpringfieldandLulu.

Shout!usesletterstoanadvice columnist,trueconfessions,quizzesand advertisementsasaframefornew arrangementsofchart-toppinghitssuch as“ToSirWithLove,”“Downtown,”“Son ofaPreacherMan,”“Goldfinger”and others.Themusicalwascreatedby PhillipGeorgeandDavidLowenstein, withcontinuitybyPeterMorris.

“Thismusicalrevueisknownforan irresistibleblendofhip-swivelinghits, eye-poppingfashions,andpsychedelic

dancesfromthe60s”saidGreg Longenhagen,producingartisticdirector atFloridaRep.“Audiencesofallages aresuretobesweptupbytheenergyas theyenjoyfamiliarsongsfromtheiryouth ordiscoverthesepopularclassicsforthe firsttime.”

Thecastfeaturesreturningguest actressesNatalieBrouwer,Renée JacksonandBaileyReeves(lastseenin Beehive:The60sMusical),NewYorkbasedactressTaylorAronsonmaking herFloridaRepdebutandFloridaRep actingcompanyinternJacquelineSt. Pierre(LuckyStiff).

FloridaRepassociateartisticdirector andensemblememberJasonParrish (LuckyStiff)directsthemusicalandis joinedbyanexpertcreativeteamincludingmusicdirectorMattCusack(Hank Williams:LostHighway),choreographer RebeccaFrazier(FloridaRepdebut),set designerJordanMoore(MillionDollar Quartet”,costumedesignerKimGriffin (HankWilliams:LostHighway),lighting designerJulieDuro(“Buddy:TheBuddy

HollyStory”),sounddesignerBraden Downing(FullyCommitted)andstage managerAliciaDigiorgi(LuckyStiff).

Theproductionfeaturesaliveband ledbymusicaldirectorMattCusackon bass,VincentFedericionguitar, AlexanderLaPlanteonkeyboard, AndrewPongraczonpercussion,and FrankSandersandJorgeYlisastigui playingsaxophone.

SingleticketpricesforShout!startat $71forregularperformancesfromMarch 21throughApril13,withdiscountedpreviewpricingforperformancesonMarch 18-20.Curtaintimesare7p.m. TuesdaythroughThursdayand Saturdays,with2p.m.matineeson Wednesdays,Fridays,Saturdaysand Sundays,and8p.m.fortheopening nightperformanceonMarch21.Florida Rep'sparkinglotopenstwohoursbefore eachperformanceandoffersguestsfree parkingacrossthestreetfromthe ArcadeTheatre.Ticketsmaybepurchasedatwww.floridarep.orgorbycalling239-332-4488or877-787-8053.

Taylor Aronson

BaileyJ. Reeves

Jacqueline St.Pierre

Natalie Brower

Renee Jackson

TheNaplesPlayersannounce72nd season

TheNaplesPlayers(TNP)unveiled theirhighlyanticipated72ndseason, featuringanextraordinarylineupof musicals,dramas,comediesandclassictales—allperformedbySouthwest Florida’slocaltalent.

TheNaplesPlayers'72ndseason bringslaughter,mystery,musicand powerfulstoriestothestagewitha dynamiclineupofproductionsranging fromtimelessclassicstomodern Broadway.Theseasonshowcasesthe powerofstorytellingtoentertain, inspire,andbringthecommunity together.

Withamixoflarge-scaleproductions,intimateplays,andarobusteducationalseries,Season72invitesaudiencesofallagestoexperiencethe magicoflivetheatrelikeneverbefore.

Season72isalsoacelebrationof growthandpossibility.TNP'snewlyrenovatedKizzieTheater,PriceStudio TheaterandGlassEducationalTheater providestate-of-the-artspaceswhere artistryandconnectionthrive.These venuesaremorethanstages—theyare homesforstorytelling,creativity,and thecollaborationofcountlessartists, volunteers,andstaffwhopourtheir passionintoeveryproduction.

2025-2026SeasonLineup

•SweeneyTodd:TheDemonBarber ofFleetStreet(June25–July27in KizzieTheater)Athrillingtaleof vengeance,wit,andchillinglyunforgettablemusic.

•AndThenThereWereNone(Oct.1 –Oct.19inKizzieTheater)Agatha Christie’smasterpieceofmystery, deception,andshockingtwists.

•AdaandtheEngine(Oct.15–Nov. 9inPriceStudioTheater)Afascinating andheartfeltlookatAdaLovelace,the womanwhopioneeredcomputerprogramming.

•LittleWomen:TheMusical(Nov.19 –Dec.21inKizzieTheater)Atimeless holidayfavorite,celebratinglove, resilienceandfamily.

•BeauJest(Jan.14–Feb.15,2026 inKizzieTheater)Alaugh-out-loudcomedyaboutlove,deception,andfamily expectations.

•TheCuriousIncidentoftheDogin theNight-Time(Feb.4–March1,2026 inPriceStudioTheater)Anaward-winningdramathatfollowsabrilliant teenager’sjourneyofdiscoveryand courage.

•9to5:TheMusical(March11–April12,2026inKizzieTheater)Ahighenergymusicalcomedycelebrating friendship,resilience,andstandingup forwhat’sright.

•APieceofMyHeart(April1–April 26,2026inPriceStudioTheater)A powerfultributetothenursesofthe VietnamWarandtheiruntoldstories.

•MuchAdoAboutNothing(May6–May24,2026inKizzieTheater) Shakespeare’stimelesscomedyof love,wit,andmistakenidentity

2025-2026Academyof

DramaticArtsSeasonLineup

•BeetlejuiceJr.(July18-20,2025 inPriceTheater)

•SweeneyToddTEEN(Aug.8-10, 2025inKizzieTheater)

•HighSchoolMusicalJr.(Oct.2528,2025inGlassTheater)

•Cats(Dec.6-15inKizzieTheater)

•RENTSchoolEdition(April18-28, 2026inGlassTheater)

•FootlooseJr.(May16-19,2026in GlassTheater)

SeasonticketsforTheNaples Players’72ndseasonareavailablefor purchasenow.Seasonticketholders receiveexclusivebenefits,includingpriorityseating,savingsonindividualtickets,andearlyaccesstoupcomingproductions.Individualticketsaleswill beginonJune1.Newthisyeararealso TNPWork&PlayPasses.Passesact likevouchersandcanberedeemedfor futureKizzieTheatershowsbeginning May1.

Seasonticketsrangebetween$42 and$46perseat,whileIndividual Ticketsrangebetween$55and$57. TNPAcademyofDramaticArtsticketsare$25.

Formoreinformationandtopurchaseseasonticketsvisit NaplesPlayers.orgorcalltheboxoffice at239-263-7990.

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MarcoIslandNationalFine ArtShowMarch8&9

TheMarcoIslandNationalFineArt Show’ssecondannualfree,two-dayevent willoccuronMarch8and9from10a.m.to 5p.m.onSaturdayand10a.m.to4p.m. onSundayatVeteransCommunityPark, 901ParkAve.

Thisinternationaljuriedshow,whichis opentothepublic,willtransformthepark intoanimmersiveshowcaseoffineart acrossvariousmediums,includingpainting, fiber,glass,jewelry,metal,mixedmedia, photographyandsculpture.Withthegoalof bringingfinearttoMarcoIsland,theevent willfeatureoversixtynationalandinternationalartist’sexhibits.

“TheMarcoIslandNationalFineArt Showhighlightssomeofthemosttalented artistsfromSouthwestFloridaandacross theglobe,providingaplatformwhereyou canengagewiththeartists,viewand obtainoriginalartwork,"saidMaureen Roberts,theshow’sdirector."Joinusand experienceaweekendfilledwithexceptionalartanddeliciousfood."

MauRichProductionscollaboratedwith theMarcoIslandCenterfortheArtstopro-

ducethisyear’sMarcoIslandNationalFine ArtShow.Aportionoftheproceedsfrom thiseventwillsupportthemissionofthe ArtsCenter.

Artistsexhibitingatthe2025Marco IslandNationalFineArtShowinclude CameronAllen,CharlesAnnibale,Andee Axe,JavierBaron,GeorgeBragg,Deborah Brawley,JorgeBrito,KathyCooper,Lisa Cunningham,DouglasDavid,RobDeBara, JenDecker,MaryDemarco,JohnDenis, PhilDimmer,PamelaEngland,Trevor English,MiriamEsteve,AndyFriederich, YoramGal,CarolinaGarzon,JaimeeLee Gentile,ScottGerber,TaraGillespie,Shah Hadjebi,AndreaHalkin,DarylHarwood, BonnyHawley,KierstenHeitmann,Eric Heitmann,JMiguelHernandez,Megan Horan,Masako(Mako)Ichikawa,John WayneJackson,MartiJohnson,Kurt KeremKabatas,LyndaKodwyck,Brigit Kowalczyk,AntoniKozlowski,Stephanie Lavender,GaryLove,LucileMartin,Gail McCoy,RubenMedina,StanMegdall, MichaelMeissner,WayneGao&Michelle Chang,ThomasMillsap,AshleyNebbia,

NancyReyna,LaurelSchmid,Nancy Schneider,CherylSette,PettyShepard, GlorySpinuzzi,PamStockfish,Clayton Swartz,JaneVallejo,MicheleVillaumeDriscoll,AileneVranaMacdougall,Gary Wilson,KyleWilsonandTrishZimbalatti.

TolearnmoreabouttheMarcoIsland NationalFineArtShowandpreviewthis year’sfeaturedartists,visitminfas.org.

Alliancecelebrates50yearswithpopupevent,exhibit

TheAlliancefortheArtsinvitesthe communitytocelebrateits50th anniversarywithPop-UpMuseum50,a specialtwo-dayexhibitionjuriedby internationallyrenownedartistMarcus Jansen.

Thisexclusiveshowcaseofferstwo distinctexperiences:aticketedopening nightreceptiononMarch1andafree publicgalleryviewingonMarch2.The AlliancefortheArtsislocatedat10091 McGregorBlvd.FortMyers,FL33919.

ArtistsfromTampatoMarcoIsland wereinvitedtosubmitoriginalworksin avarietyofmedia,includingpainting, drawing,photography,sculpture,printmaking,andtextiles.Theselected worksreflectoriginality,creativity,anda boldcontemporaryvision.Theexhibitionalsofeaturescashprizesfortop artists,with$500forfirstplace,$250 forsecondplace,and$150forthirdplace.

OnMarch1,ticketedguestswillenjoyaneleganteveningof art,livejazzbytheRobLawQuartet,andgourmethorsd’oeuvres,whilebeingthefirsttoexperiencethisremarkableexhibition.

Theeventalsoincludesanexclusive opportunitytopurchaselimited-edition printsbyMarcusJansenbeforetheyare releasedtothepublic.

Thecelebrationcontinueswithafree publicviewingoftheexhibitiononMarch2, providingthecommunityanopportunityto experiencetheartworkattheirownpace andengagewiththecreativevoicesshapingtoday’scontemporaryartscene.

InhonoroftheAlliancefortheArts’50th anniversary,MarcusJansenhassigned andnumbered50limited-editionprintsof hispowerfulpiece,MonumentWarsII. Theseexclusiveprintshavebeendonated tohelpraisefundsfortheAlliance,ensuringcontinuedsupportforartsandculturein SouthwestFlorida.ThankstoG+HPrinting inNaplesandtheMarcusJansen Foundation,100%oftheproceedsfrom theseprintswilldirectlybenefittheAlliance fortheArts.

TicketsfortheMarch1openingreceptionareavailablenowat www.artinlee.org.Formoreinfo,call239-939-2787.TheAllianceis locatedat10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.

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DAASGallerytoshowcaseNickMasiello&others

InthemonthofMarch,DAASCo-OpArt Gallery&Giftsisshowcasing“Noton Canvas”featuringtheartofguestartist NickMasielloandmembersoftheUnion ArtistStudios.

Theopeningreceptionisscheduledfor Friday,March7from5:30to9p.m.Thisis afreeevent,andtheadjacentArts&Eats Caféwillbeopenduringthesamehours.

BorninDover,Delaware,Masielloisa painter,sculptorandstreetartist.Working mainlywithaerosol,acrylics,silkscreens, metal,foundobjects/recycledmaterial,and photographyhe createsabstractlandscapes,portraits, sculptures,gra ti,andwrittenwordpieces thatreflectthecurrentissuesintheworld. Suchtopicsincludeequalhumanrights, socialclassinequalities,warandviolence inothernations,economicandpolitical unrest,ourinteractionwiththeearth,life anddeath,dreamstatesandnightmares, andourhumanconnectiontotheuniverse.

MasiellomovedtoSouthwestFloridaas ayoungchildandgrewupinPort Charlotte.Hereceivedhisbachelor’s degreeinartfromFloridaGulfCoast UniversityinApril2012andhassincebeen aleadingmemberinthelocalartsscene. Hehasworkedwithseverallargename artistsandgalleriesinthearea,curating,

installing,andtransportingartworkssince 2009.

Heisoneofthefoundingmembersof BootleggersGallery,apop-upartgalleryon ArtWalkandMusicWalkwheretheartists takehome100%oftheirprofits.Theartist hasshownhisworksinArtBasel,the SidneyBiannualinAustralia,Museumof OutdoorArtsinDenver,FloridaGulfCoast University,AlliancefortheArts,HWGallery inNaples,SidneyandBerneDavisArt Center,ArtsBonita,ACHotelTampa, OthersideInkGalleryinPuntaGorda,Howl Gallery,DysfunctionalGraceGalleryin Ybor,amuralforViceNewsMiamiin2014, andothers.

TheUnionArtistStudiosisagroupof17 artistswithindividualspacesinthe EdwardsBuildingoftheAlliancefortheArts campus.Each“UnionArtist”bringtheir uniqueapproachandstyletotheshow, promisingtobeoneofthemostinteresting exhibitionsinthegallery’sschedule.

DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Giftsislocatedat10051McGregorBlvd.,suite104in FortMyers,(adjacenttoArts&EatsCafé) ontheAlliancefortheArtscampus.The gallery’shoursareWednesdaytoSunday from10amto2pm.Informationaboutthe venuecanbefoundatdaascoop.comorby calling239-955-0422.

ThelastinstallmentoftheBonita SpringsNationalArtFestivalsisthefirst weekendofthemonth,March1and2, from10a.m.to5p.m.,locatedin RiversidePark.

Thefestivalisfreetoattendwithasuggested$10donation.Allproceedsgoback intotheArtsBonitayouthinitiatives,such asyouthclasses,summercampsand scholarships.

Thisweekendisthelastfestivalofthe yeartocommemorate25yearsofArts Bonita.Therewillbenewandreturning artistsforpatronstochoosefrom,ranging inmediumsfromstonetomixedmedia,

photography,ceramicsandmore.The KidsCornerwillbeavailableoncemore forlittleonestocreatetheirownartwork, locatednexttotheInformationBoothto learnaboutArtsBonitaasanorganization.

SponsoringthiseventisRooftopat Riverside,offeringfoodtruckservingswith plentyofoptionsforalltoenjoy.Residing acrossthestreetfromRiversidePark,it makesforaconvenientanddelicious optionforthoseonasearchforlocal, nearbyfood.

OnSaturdayMarch1,followingthe closingofthefirstfestivalday,theArts BonitaVisualArtsCenteronOld41Road

hostsanartistreception.From5:30to 7:30p.m.,patronscancomeminglewith theartistsandexhibitorsthatmakethe BonitaSpringsNationalArtFestivalso special.

“Withthisbeingthelastfestivalofthe year,wefinditespeciallyimportantnotto bemissed,”saysMaureenRoberts,Arts Bonita’sfestivaldirector.“We’llhaveanew rosteroftalentedartiststhathavealotto showfor.Therewillbefamiliarnames frompastfestivals,aswellasbrand-new faceswithone-of-a-kindart!”

Findoutmoreatartsbonita.orgorcall 239-495-8989.

BonitaSpringsArtFestivalwrapsupseasonMarch1&2 PeaceRiverArtFestival March15&16inPuntaGorda

MarcusThomashasbeen selectedasthefeaturedartistat ThePeaceRiverArtFestivalin LaishleyParkindowntownPunta GordaonMarch15and16fro10 a.m.to4p.m.

MarcusThomaswasoncea vibrant,adventuroussoul,hislife filledwiththethrillofrockclimbing, therushofmountainbiking,and thejoyofsnowskiing.He dreamedofonedaybecomingan activitiesdirectorataresort.But onefatefulwinterday,hislife changedforever.

Whileskiingonanicyslope Marcusfellandcollidedintoatree. Thefalllefthimwithasevere spinalcordinjury,renderinghim quadriplegic.Thedoctorsdelivered thecrushingnews:hewouldnever regainmovementbelowhisneck. ForMarcus,theopenspaceshe soenjoyedseemedtoshrinkto theconfinesofahospitalbed,his dreamsofadventureslipping away.

Monthsofrehabilitationfollowedbutneverdwindledhis spirit.OnedayafterseeinganarticleaboutanartistwhopaintedwithabrushheldinhismouthhiswifeAnnegavehimagift ofabeginnerswatercolorsetandapaintbrushriggedtofit comfortablyinhismouth.Throughstrengthandanewfoundjoy ofcreativityMarcusdiscoveredthatartcouldtranscendthelimitsofhisbody.

“I’vealwaysbeenfascinatedwithflight,soitwasanatural

transitiontopaintingbirds.”he says. Audubonwasanearlyinfluence—thenRobertBateman,a Canadianartist.

“Peopleareverypassionate abouttheirbirds—theyreferto themas‘theirs’,”hesays.“Evenif theyjustcasuallybirdwatch.It’s aninterestingjourneyforbirders. They’reafascinatingpeople,and there’salotofthemoutthere.” Andhisworkappealstothem.In his25thyearofpainting,hebegun aprojecttopaint25ofhisfavorite hummingbirdsthroughoutthe world.

“Therearehundreds;it’smind boggling,”hesays.“It’sabeautiful littlebird.RightnowI’mfocused onSouthAmerica,primarily Brazil.”Ironically,ifnotforhisaccident,heprobablyneverwould havepickedupapaintbrush.“It wasaradicalchange,difficult,”he admitsaboutlifeafterhisaccident.“Butweneverlookedback. Forsomereason,wehadtheconfidencetokeepanopen heartandopenmind,andgoodthingsdidhappen.”

Peoplearecaptivatednotonlybytheartitselfbutalsoby thestorybehindit.Andso,witheverystroke,MarcusThomas paintsnotjustapicturebutalegacy—atestamenttothe enduringpowerofart,rehabilitation,andthehumanspirit. Proceedsfromthiseventhelpsupportlocalnon-profits. Formoreinformation,call239-293-9448.

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ACTGalleryfeaturesJohnRizza

ArtsACTGalleryin downtownFortMyers willfeature“characters andcaptures…recordingourpeopleand places”currentworksof JohnRizzainMarch.

Anopeningreception willbeheldFriday, March7from5to9 p.m.inconjunctionwith themonthlyFortMyers ArtWalk.

JohnRizzapermanentlyrelocatedtothe FortMyersBeacharea in2019.Afterretiring froma45-yearcareerin thegolfindustryworking tobeautifymanycourses.Retirementnowprovidestheabilityto spendhistimewithhis firstloveandpassionto createArt.

“charactersandcaptures…recordingour peopleandplaces”isan

exhibitthatmanyvisitors andartloverswillappreciate.Itwillbefuntotry torecognizethepeople andplacesfromaround SouthwestFlorida.

John’sworkincludes “pleinair”paintings includinglandscapes& wildlifeplushislovefigurativepieces,portraits. Johnisalsoavailableto paintcommissions.He isanaward-winning artist.

Hewaseducatedat NewYorkArtStudents League,WoodstockArt SchoolandNewYork StateUniversityatNew Paltzworkingtowarda bacheloroffinearts degree.

Thisexhibitcontinues throughMarch31.The galleryislocatedat 2265FirstSt.,Fort Myers.

AlliancehostsannualallFloridaexhibit

TheAlliancefortheArts (AFTA)willbehostingthe 39thAnnualAllFloridaJuried ExhibitMarch7-29.

ThisshowistheAlliance’s longestrunningexhibition.The showfeaturespiecescreated byartists,bothemergingtalentsalongsideestablished artists,workinginawidevarietyofmediafromalloverthe stateofFlorida.

Categoriesforentry include:sculpture,painting (includingoil,acrylic,collage, watercolorandmixedmedia), photography,printsanddrawing.Anentrymayconsistof1 to3artworks.

Theopeningreceptionfor theAllFloridaExhibitionwillbe heldMarch7from5to7p.m. Thejurorswillbeonhandto presentawardsincluding $1000cashforBestinShow, secondplacewillreceivea $300GiftCertificatetoBlick ArtMaterials,thirdplacewill receive$150cash.

KathleenKinkopfearnedbestinshowin2024

Additionally,JurorsChoiceAwardwillreceiveanArtist MembershiptoAFTA.TheartistchosenfortheAmericanArt CollectorAwardofExcellencewillreceiveafullpageadvertisementinAmericanArtCollectorMagazine.

ExhibitjurorsareBarbaraHillandTimJaeger.

Since2005,BarbaraHillhasprovidedadvisoryservicesto emerging,mid-careerandestablishedvisualartiststhroughout theUnitedStates,assistingartistsinidentifyingandachieving personalcareergoals.Hillalsoprovidesconsultingservicesto municipalities,non-profitculturalorganizationsandcollectors intheSouthwestFloridaregionandbeyond.

BarbaraHillhasmorethan30yearsofprofessional

experienceinexecutivepositions forFlorida'sleadingculturalinstitutions.Shealsoservesasindependentcurator,juror,grantwriter, collectionsmanagerandeducator. Sheisafoundingmemberofthe BarrierIslandGroupfortheArts andtheFloridaAssociationof PublicArtProfessionals,which recentlyhonoredHillwithEmeritus boardstatus.

TimJaeger,originallyfrom Paducah,Ky.,earnedhisBachelor ofArtsfromRinglingCollegeofArt andDesignin2002asaTrustee Scholar.Forovertwenty-five years,he'smaintainedastudioin Sarasota,Florida,participatingin exhibitionsacrossseveralstates andcountries,receivingawards suchasanArtistResidencyand FellowshipinFranceandtheArts LeadershipAwardinSarasota. Alongsidehisstudiowork, JaegerservesasDirectorand ChiefCuratorofGalleries+ ExhibitionsatRinglingCollegeof Art+Design,andisanartinstructor,husband,andfatheroftwo. Jaeger'srecentworksaregesturalconstructionsaboutobservingandunderstandingasubject/objectandgivingitanew abstract,materialbody.Theworkiscreatedthroughaprocess involvinganapplicationconsistingofavarietyofmediumsand materials,whichcreateafamiliarunionbroughttolifethrough theequalityofelements,patterns,anddesign.

TheAlliancecampusandgalleriesareopentothepublic from9a.m.to7p.m.TuesdaythroughFriday,andfrom9a.m. to1p.m.onSaturdays.TheAllianceislocatedat10091 McGregorBlvd.,justsouthofColonialBoulevardinFort Myers.Formoreinformation,call239-939-2787,visitusat www.ArtInLee.org. A RT

SeaGrapeGallery’sannualcourtyard eventscheduledforMarch14and15

SeaGrapeGalleryartistswillbe havingtheirannualCourtyardSale onMarch14and15from10a.m.to 4p.m.

Theywillbeofferinggreatly reducedpricesonqualityart,includingpaintings,gicléeprints,photography,jewelry,glass,metal,pineneedlesculpture,andmuchmore.This isanopportunitytoselectaunique gift,orfindnewartyouloveforyour homeoroffice.

Thebestselectionwillbeon March14and15,butthesalewill continueindoorsonalimitedbasis untilMarch31.Stopintomeetthe artistsandbrowseforartinthe courtyardandgallery.Lookforgreen dotsonsaleitems.

SeaGrapeGalleryislocatedat 113W.MarionAve.indowntown PuntaGorda.

Formoredetails,call941-5751718orvisitseagrapegallery.com

TowerGalleryfeaturesMarianneRavenna

TowerGallery onSanibelisan artists’cooperative consistingof27 artistsintwodimensionaland three-dimensional mediumssuchas oil,acrylic,watercolor,photography, ceramic,jewelry, fiber,wood,glass andmetal.

Marianne Ravennaisoneof theartistsatTower Gallery.Sheiscurrentlythepresident ofTowerGallery andhasresidedon SanibelIslandforthepast30years.

malcare,retainvividcolorfor decades.

GroovybowlsareMarianne’s uniqueexpressionoftheislands: shells,fish,turtles,birdsaswellas flowersandtropicaltrees.

UsinghardwoodBeechandMaple bowls,paintedwithwaterbased acrylicsandcoatedwithclear polyurethane,Groovybowls,withnor-

Marianne’sarthasevolvedand nowincludesanumberofwhiteline woodblockprintscreatedbycarving awoodmasterblockandtransferring paintfromthemaster.

TowerGalleryartistsinclude JoAnneBedient,CharlieBrown,

SteveBufter,Mike Danley,Kathleen Dennison,SallyDutko, LudmilaEvans,Katie Gardenia,Shah Hadjebi,Megan Kissinger,Ikki Matsumoto,Charlie McCullough,Kelly Morrison,Carole Nastars,Marianne Ravenna,Christine Reichow,JohnRizza, JoanRoberts,Susan Sadler,RonSebring, AnneSchroeder,Kathy Seguin,EliseSewall, AnisaStewart,Buck Ward,LindaWiggins andChristinaWyatt.

TowerGalleryislocatedat751 TarponBayRoadonSanibelandis opensevendaysaweekfrom10a.m. to4p.m.

Thegallerywillhostascavenger huntarteventonThursday,March13 from5to8p.m.

Formoreinfo,callthegalleryat 239-472-4557orvisittowergallery.net

AnythingGoesexhibitinPuntaGorda

TheVisualArtsCenterinPuntaGordahasanew exhibitinMarch.

AnythingGoes(almost!)exhibitwillbeondisplay nowthroughApril3.

AnythingGoes(almost)isanexciting&diverse artexhibitthatinvitesartiststoexploretheircreativity

withoutboundaries,showcasingboth2D and3DworksthroughoutallthreegalleriesoftheVisualArtsCenter.

Frompaintinganddrawingtosculpture,jewelry,pottery,andmixedmedia, thisexhibitionoffersaplatformforartisticexpressionacrossawiderangeof styles,techniques,andmaterials.Witha generous$2,100inprizemoney,the showfeaturesseparatejudgingand prizecategoriesfor2Dand3Dartworks, ensuringthateachmediumreceives focusedrecognitionforitsuniqueartistic value.

Theexcitementculminatesatthe openingreceptiononMarch6at5p.m., whenguestscanmeettheartists,minglewithfellowartenthusiasts,andexperiencefirsthandthecreativityondisplay.

Art&theHumanBrainLunch& LearnwillbeheldMarch22withlunch atnoonandthepresentationat1p.m. Thisisthethirdpresentationinthe seriesoffour.MabelLopez,PhDwill talkon“CreativityinParkinson’s Disease:TheSurprisingImpactofthe DiseaseandItsTreatments.”

Black&WhiteScratchboardworkshopwithSherylUnwinisscheduledfor March28–29.

TheVisualArtsCenteris locatedat210MaudSt.in PuntaGorda.Formoreinformation,call941-639-8810or visitwww.visualartcenter.org

SeaGrapeGallerytoshowcaseCherylMcClure

FromMarch1to March31,SeaGrape Gallerywillbefeaturing oneoftheirartists,Cheryl McClure,aphotographer. CherylMcClurelived inColoradoforseveral yearswheresheandher husbandlovedtoski. However,eventuallythey decidedtomovetothe warmerclimatesof SouthwestFloridato enjoyboththewondersof theoceanandspectacularwildlifethatexistsin thisarea.Cherylandher husbandspentmany vacationsscubadivingin theCaribbeanwhereshe trulylovedcapturingphotographsofthestrangeandwonderfullivingcreaturesofthe sea.Currently,Cherylisfocusinghercreativepassiononphotographinglocalbeautifulwildlifeincludingthemanycolorful

birdsthatinhabitthearea. Whenviewinghermany photographs,viewerscan’t helpfeelingliketheyare rightthereamongstthe wildlife.

ManyofCheryl’sbeautifulphotographsareprominentlyondisplayattheSea GrapeGallery.Inaddition, moreofherartandtheartworkofallSeaGrape artistscanbeviewedat www.seagrapegallery.com. SeaGrapeGalleryiscelebratingtheir37thyear anniversarythisyear. AdditionallyinMarch,the gallerywillbeshowcasing theartworkofguestartist StewRoles,potter.

ThegallerywillhostitsannualCourtyardSaleMarch14 and15.SeaGrapeGalleryislocatedat113W.MarionAve., PuntaGorda,andcanbereachedon941-575-1718.

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HirdieGirdiewelcomes guestartistsJaniceSams andNancyBurkein March.

Thegallerywillhavea “gallerytalk”inadditionto itsusual“meetandgreet” duringthereceptionon Thursday,March6from5 to8p.m.At6p.m.,memberartistKayStammers willexplainherprocessof creatingherbeautiful carvedandpaintedwoodenbirdsculptures.

GlassartistJanice Samscreatesone-of-akind,conversation-worthyglassartwork thatwillmakeyourhomeorbusiness comealive!Brokenglassishercurrent medium.Shehasworkedwithmosaic, acrylic,fabric,andnowglass.Sheloves thevibrantcolorsandrandomshapesof theglass,whichcausehertothinkoutsidetheboxtodevelophernextshatteredglasscreation.Janicelooksfortexture,shape,andcolorwhenshesources herglassfromglassblowersandother facilitiesrichwithdiscardedglassshards,

temperedglass,andstainedglass.

JewelryartistNancyBurke'spassion istocreatepiecesofjewelrythatareas uniqueasyouare.Herinspirationcomes fromthebeadsthemselves...eachpiece isoneofakind.Herloveofbeadsand jewelry-makingstartedafterwalkinginto astorefullofthem.Shespenthours “justlooking”anddecidedtotakeclassesandthatstartedherbeadaddiction. Overtheyears,shehasdabbledinall formsofjewelrycreations-fromcrystals

tovintagelooksteaching,and participatinginshows.

Janice'sandNancy'swork willbeondisplayforthe entiremonthofMarch.

HirdieGirdieisanartists' cooperative,allourartistsare fromtheSWFLarea.Our uniqueworkiscreatedby memberartists:LauraBlack, ChrisChristian,TracyOwenCullimore,TamaraCulp, ReneeFarr,ZdenkaFiala, MaureenGinipro,Sandra Jones,JoAnnLaPadula,Jan Pronko,OliverMartin,Susan Oliver,ChristineMusic,Penny Ripley,GilbertoSanchez,MartySherman andKayStammers.

Checkthewebsitehttps://hirdiegirdiegallery.com/foranychanges.Hirdie Girdie’sopenhouseisaneweventfor themandisscheduledforSaturday,April 12from1to4p.m.withmoredetails comingsoon.

HirdieGirdieislocatedat2490 LibraryWay,Sanibel.HoursareMondaySaturday10a.m.to5p.m.andSundays 11a.m.to4p.m.

SBDACshowcasesMarvinD.Rouse

TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter announcestwoartexhibitionsopening duringArtWalkonFriday,March7.

TheGrandAtriumwillhostArt4The Senses:See,Smell,Touch&Sound exhibitionbyMarvinD.Rouse.

ThesecondfloorCapitalGallerywill showcasePossibilitàs,AnExhibitionof EmergingTalents:GabrielleGarcia, AnnaFischler,&AlaynaCalkins.

MarvinRousewantedtoprovide guestswithaonce-in-a-lifetimeexperiencebyhostingaspecialconcertand livepaintingperformancetokickoffhis soloshowstartingat7pm.Thisfree eventwillfeatureNewYorkjazzpianist SteveBlanco,Blkbok-aprodigymusicianofmultiplegenres,andRousehimselfpaintingapiecethatwillbecome partoftheexhibition.Rousestatesthat theexhibitionencompasseshisimaginativeworkstobesharedwiththeseeingandhearingimpairedtostimulate thecreativeexperienceforall.Theexhibitionwillbeanimmersivejourneyfor

everyone.Visitorswho aresightimpairedcan usetheirtouchtocreate theirinterpretationof whattheartworkreveals tothem.Portionsofthe showwillbeinteractive, inwhichthevieweris includedintheworkof art,andthemomentcan becapturedandshared onsocialmedia.

Possibilitàs,An ExhibitionofEmerging TalentsfeaturesGabrielle Garcia,AnnaFischler,& AlaynaCalkins. Possibilitasbringstogetherthepioneeringworks ofthreeyoungartists whohavefreshlygraduatedfromhighschool. Thisexhibitionisnotjust ashowcaseoftheirtalent butacelebrationofthe boundlesspotentialthat thefutureholds. Bothshowsrun throughMarch27. SBDACwillalsofeature livemusicfrom7to11 p.m.onSidney’s RooftopSculpture Garden.DavisArt Centerisat2301First St.indowntownFort Myers.Formoreinformationcall239-3331933orvisitthewebsite atwww.sbdac.com

TheSidneyandBerneDavisArt CenterpresentsTheEdgeofCouturein theGrandAtriumonFriday,March14.

EdgeofCouture:TheArtofFashion invitesenthusiaststowitnessarevolutionaryfusionoffashionandperformanceart.Thisavant-gardefashionshow willfeaturevisionaryartistsanddesignersfromSouthwestFlorida,transformingthetraditionalrunwayintoaliving canvas.

Thespring-themedshowcaseexemplifiestheartoffashion,whichcollides thefreedomofartisticenergywithfashionpoise.Fromboldstatementstointricatedesigns,thiseventcelebrates

diversity.Eachperformancewilluniquelyexplorestyleandcreativitywhile blurringthelinesbetweenfashionand art.Featuredperformanceactswillbe byLacyKelly’sAerialistTroupe.Live housemusicandcustomDJmixingwill beperformedbyDAYYLITE.

Doorsopenat7p.m.,andtherunwayshowbeginsat8p.m.Ticketsare $45forgeneraladmissionor$60for premiumrunwayseating.

TheSidney&BerneDavisArt Centerislocatedat2301FirstSt.in thehistoricdowntownFortMyersRiver District.Formoreinfoandtickets,visit www.sbdac.comorcall239-333-1933.

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AlaynaCalkins

AnnaFischler

AiringoftheQuilts SpringFair

March15atSt.Hilary’sinFortMyers

ThefifthannualAiringoftheQuiltsSpringFairisscheduled forSaturday,March15atSt.Hilary’sEpiscopalChurchinFort Myers.

Theeventwillrunfrom9a.m.to1p.m.Admissionandparkingarefree.

Dozensofquiltswillbehungbetweentheoaktreesinthe yard.

Consideredtobe oneofLeeCounty’s largestoutdoor charitablequilt shows,thedaywill includequiltsale andraffle,local farmersmarketvendors,ministryfair, concessions,local arts&craftvendors.

Toviewthequilts aheadoftime,visit onlineat www.loveinablanket.com

SaintHilary'sEpiscopalChurchislocatedat5011McGregorBlvd.,Fort Myers.Formoredetails,call239-936-1000.

Newexhibitsopenat TribbyArtsCenter

ThegalleriesofTribbyArtsCenterfeaturethreeexhibitions March.

TheBiennialArtShow&SalerunsFeb.28throughMarch1 from10a.m.to3p.m.ThisexcitingeventinTribbyArtsCenterwill offeravarietyofartworksandincludescardsfeaturingoriginalart; ceramics;collage;fusedglass;paintingsinoil,acrylic,watercolor, andpastel;mixedmedia;photography;textiles;andwoodwork,all madeandofferedforsalebythetalentedartistsofShellPoint.

Bill&Bart:ArtworksinWoodbyBillSchmigleandBartSharp willbeondisplayMarch7–May10from10a.m.to3p.m.

GuestartistBillSchmigleofNaplesjoinsShellPointresident BartSharpinthistourdeforceofwoodworkingskills.Bartwilldisplaythedazzlingbowlsforwhichheisknown,manyinfusedwith resinstoglowfromwithin,andmore.Bill’sbodyofwork,ondisplay forthefirsttimeinthisexhibition,featuresintricatecarvingsand amazinglybeautifulandcomplexwood-turneddesigns.

TheWinners’Circle:Award-winningworksbytheArtsCouncil ofSouthwestFloridawillalsobeondisplayMarch7–May10from 10a.m.to3p.m.

Oneoftwo biennialexhibitionspresented byACSF,The Winners’Circle displaysartworks oforganization memberswho have won awards during theprevioustwo years.By natureof itscriteria,this exhibitionpromisestodisplayworksofthehighestartisticquality.

TribbyArtsCenterislocatedat17281OnPar Blvd.withintheCoastalCommonsneighborhood ofShellPoint.FormoreinformationaboutTribby ArtsCenter,call239-415-5667orvisit TribbyArtsCenter.com.

ChangingexhibitionsintheCapeCoralLibrary’sexpansive artgalleryaresponsoredbytheFriendsoftheCapeCoral Libraryandaredesignedtoaffordlocalartiststheopportunityto sharetheirworkinthispublicforumandtoselltheirartdirectly withoutcommissions.

Thelibraryislocatedat921SW39thTerrace,offofMohawk Parkway,andthelatestexhibitwillbeopenduringtheirregular businesshoursfromMarch5throughMay5.

ArtworkbyPatSt.Ongewillbeondisplayonthewallsofthe library’sgallery.Pat'sconstantlyevolving"tool-box"ofpainting techniqueshasgrownoutofheryearsofexperienceinbothfine andcommercialart.

Visitorstothelibrarygallerywillenjoyseeingglasscreations byPatJohnsoninthethreedisplaycases.Johnsonisafused glassartistaswellasamanagingmemberatHarbourViewGalleryinCapeCoral.

Forinformationaboutlibraryexhibits,contactartgallerychairpersonMonicaRahmanbyemail togallery@capefriends.orgorvisitwww.capefriends.org.

BillSchmigle

SteveCanton

BartSharp

KarenMeredith

PatJohnson

LiveMusic,Theatre, ArtExhibits,Concerts andSpecialEvents

ONGOING

GulfshorePlayhouse presentsTheLehmanTrilogy ThroughMarch2

BakerTheatre&EducationCenter, 100Goodlette-FrankRoad,Naples 239-261-7529

MurderMysteryDinnerTrain presentsAMurderofCrows Wednesdays–Sundays throughMarch2

SeminoleGulfRailway, 2805ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-275-8487semgulf.com

Bloomsday ThroughMarch2

FloridaRepertoryTheatre, 2268BaySt.,FortMyers 239-332-4488

TheFantasticks ThroughMarch2

PlayersCircleTheater, 13211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-800-3292

TheNaplesPlayers: DeathofaSalesman ThroughMarch2

PriceStudioTheater,TheNaples Players,7015thAve.S.,Naples 239-263-7990

SomethingRotten ThroughMarch2

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

Boca ThroughMarch2

FloridaRepertoryTheatre, 2268BaySt.,FortMyers 239-332-4488

SouthwestFloridaAgExpo ThroughMarch9

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

MurderForTwo ThroughMarch15

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

GulfshorePlayhouse presentsNoisesOff ThroughMarch20

BakerTheatre&EducationCenter, 100Goodlette-FrankRoad,Naples 239-261-7529

M ARCH C ALENDAR

MarcoArtShow

TheMarcoislandNationalFineArtShowwillbeheldMarch8 and9atVeteransPark.Formoredetails,visitminfas.org

LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida: JesusChristSuperstar ThroughMarch23

LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida 1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers 239-218-0481

CrazyforYou ThroughApril5

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

SavannahSippingSociety ThroughApril13

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

SAT-1

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

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

OneHotMess

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

Pop-UpArt Museum50Celebration AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7-10p.m.,239-939-2787

ThunderBeach-2p.m. PureCountryofSWFL-7p.m. SWFloridaAgExpo,LeeCounty CivicCenterComplex,11831 BayshoreRoad,NorthFortMyers, swflagexpo.com

SUN-2

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

Pop-UpArtMuseum50Exhibition AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 11a.m.-4p.m.,239-939-2787

Leather&LaceDuo-6p.m. NeilDiamondand BarryManilowtribute-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

TasteoftheIslands SanibelCityHall,800DunlopRoad 11a.m..-4p.m. tasteoftheislands.org

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

ACMA:HankWoji&Friends AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers BillFreyopens,7p.m., www.americanacma.org

SanibelMusicFestival: DavidFinckelandWuHan SanibelCongregational UnitedChurchofChrist. 2050PeriwinkleWay,Sanibel 7:30p.m.239-344-7025 sanibelmusicfestival.org

DiscoDanceParty-6p.m. BillPence-6p.m. YachtRocktribute-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

BonitaSprings NationalArtFestival SaturdayandSunday RiversidePark, 10450ReynoldsSt.,BonitaSprings 10a.m.-5p.m.artsbonita.org

LateNightCatechism BIGARTS, 900DunlopRoad,Sanibel 7:30p.m.239-395-0900

CountryJamNaples: JustinMoore,Walker Montgomery,JayWebb ParadiseCoastSportsComplex, 3940CityGateBlvd.N.,Naples 4p.m.countryjamnaples.com

EarthWind&Firetribute Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgatesatnoon.,K-Luvand UnitedFunkFoundationopens, 941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

NaplesConcertBand CambierPark,Naples 2-4p.m.naplesconcertband.org

EricVonBand-2p.m. Iconictheband-6p.m. SWFloridaAgExpo,LeeCounty CivicCenterComplex,11831 BayshoreRoad,NorthFortMyers, swflagexpo.com

DevonMeyers

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

RockShop

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

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

OscarNightattheAlliance AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 5:30p.m.,239-939-2787

TasteofPuntaGorda LaishleyPark, 120LaishleyCourt,PuntaGorda 11a.m.-5p.m. tasteofpuntagorda.org

MON-3

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

JohnDenver,JimmyBuffett, OliviaNewton-John,DollyParton andGlenCampbelltribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings

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

FortMyersFilmFestivalT.G.I.M.

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

BillyRiceBand

SWFloridaAgExpo,LeeCounty CivicCenterComplex,11831 BayshoreRoad,NorthFortMyers, 7-10p.m.swflagexpo.com

TUE-4

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

BeeGeesand

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

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

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

CharlottePlayers presentsBayKingsBand CharlotteHarborEventCenter, 75TaylorSt.,PuntaGorda 7:30p.m.,941-255-1022

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

TropRockJunkies

SWFloridaAgExpo,LeeCounty CivicCenterComplex,11831 BayshoreRoad,NorthFortMyers, 7-10p.m.swflagexpo.com

SanibelMusicFestival: JonNakamatsu,piano SanibelCongregational UnitedChurchofChrist. 2050PeriwinkleWay,Sanibel 7:30p.m.239-344-7025 sanibelmusicfestival.org

WED-5

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

RockShop

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

AlterEagles

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

TheIncorrigibles

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

LatinNightwithAngela RooftopSculptureGarden, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers lessons6:30p.m.,party8p.m., 239-333-1933

NeilDiamondtribute Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6p.m.,941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

TheHolyRockaRollaz SWFloridaAgExpo,LeeCounty CivicCenterComplex,11831 BayshoreRoad,NorthFortMyers, 5-7:30p.m.swflagexpo.com

MurderMysteryDinnerTrain presentsDeathandOtherPeople Wednesdays–Sundays throughMay4 SeminoleGulfRailway, 2805ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-275-8487semgulf.com

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

THU-6

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

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

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

ConcertinthePark: NoWrongTurn CulturalPark,CapeCoral 5-8p.m.capeconcerts.com

MeettheartistsatHirdieGirdie HirdieGirdieArtGallery, 2490LibraryWay,Sanibel 5-8p.m. www.hirdiegirdiegallery.com

Patchouli

SATURDAY MARCH15

MaryDahlopens,7pm

SATURDAY MARCH1

BillFreyopens,7pm

BillBurkertopens,7pm RodAbernethy

SATURDAY,MARCH29

ALLFAITHSUNITARIANCONGREGATION

2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers,Doors6:30pm.Ticketsatdoor.

BobWilliams,KimMayfield,MarieNofsinger

TUESDAY,MARCH11 at6pm CornogPlaza,FortMyersLibrary,Downtown FREE-Bringchair,blanket.Showmovesinsidedependingonweather

SUNDAY,MARCH23 at3pm

10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers AlliancefortheArts

VisitourFacebookpageandwebsite formoreinfo&fullcalendarofevents www.americanacma.org

THU-6continued

OneNightinMemphis March6and7

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

ZachBartholomew andKateKortum PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

CountryLineDancing RooftopSculptureGarden, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers lessons7p.m.,party8p.m., 239-333-1933

TheatreZonepresentsJerseyBoys March6-9 G&LTheatre, 13275LivingstonRoad,Naples 888-966-3352

GrandPianoSeries: PavelHaasQuartet Artis–Naples, 5833PelicanBayBlvd.,Naples 3and7:30p.m.239-597-1700

M ARCH C ALENDAR

DisneyonIce March6-9

HertzArena,11000Everblades Parkway,Estero www.hertzarena.com

Artawardsandreception VisualArtsCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda receptionat5p.m.,AnythingGoes exhibitrunsFeb.27-April3 941-639-8810

PhenomenalAnimal Mercato,EventLawn, StradaPlace,Naples 6:30-8:30p.m. www.experiencemercato.com

Elephant&Piggie’s WeAreinaPlay ThroughApril3

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

Freecoasters SWFloridaAgExpo,LeeCounty CivicCenterComplex,11831 BayshoreRoad,NorthFortMyers, 7-10p.m.swflagexpo.com

MatteoBocelliinconcert

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

FRI-7

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

Leather&LaceDuo-6p.m. JimmyKeysComedy-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

NotonCanvasgroupshow featuringNickMasiello DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Gifts, 10051McGregorBlvd.,suite104, FortMyers,openingreception5:30 -9p.m.,239-955-0422

Art4Sensesexhibit featuringMarvinD.Rouse ThroughMarch27 GrandAtrium, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Reception6p.m.,239-333-1933

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

DirtyRottenScoundrels March7-9 TheBelleTheatre,2708Santa BarbaraBlvd.,#135,CapeCoral 239-323-5533

JohnRizzaexhibit ArtsforACTGallery 2265FirstSt.,FortMyers reception5-9p.m.,239-337-5050

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

Hairdaze SWFloridaAgExpo,LeeCounty CivicCenterComplex,11831 BayshoreRoad,NorthFortMyers, 7-10p.m.swflagexpo.com

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

FRI-7continued

TinaTurner,CelineDion andChertribute

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

GibsonhouseMystery Performers:MurderbyBingo Bonita-EsteroElks, 3231CoconutRoad,Estero 7p.m.,239-867-6098

39thAnnualAllFlorida Juriedexhibition ThroughMarch31 AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers Openingreception5-7p.m., 239-939-2787

GabrielleGarcia,AnnaFischler andAlaynaCalkinsexhibit ThroughMarch27 CapitalGallery, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Reception6p.m.,239-333-1933

Dervish PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

M ARCH C ALENDAR

SouthernCrosstributeto CrosbyStillsNashandYoung Ter-Tini’sMusic&EventHall, 1901CrystalDrive,FortMyers 5:30p.m.,239-344-6147

TheBookofMormon March7-9

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 239-481-4849

ImprovComedyArtsShow PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

Sixxes

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

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

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

SAT-8

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

NaplesArtcrafters FineArt&CraftsShow CambierPark, 5808thSt.S.,Naples 10a.m.-4p.m., www.naplesartcrafters.com

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

AlmostABBA CharlotteHarborEvent& ConferenceCenter, 75TaylorSt.,PuntaGorda 7p.m.,941-833-5444

TobyKeithtribute Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6:45p.m.,941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

MarcoIslandNational FineArtShow SaturdayandSunday VeteransCommunityPark, 901ParkAve.,MarcoIsland Saturday10a.m.-5p.m. Sunday10a.m.-4p.m. minfas.org,maurichproductions.org

KettleofFish

SWFloridaAgExpo,LeeCounty CivicCenterComplex,11831 BayshoreRoad,NorthFortMyers, 7-10p.m.swflagexpo.com

SanibelMusicFestival: HorszowskiTrio SanibelCongregational UnitedChurchofChrist. 2050PeriwinkleWay,Sanibel 7:30p.m.239-344-7025 sanibelmusicfestival.org

JohnJorgensenQuintet PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

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

SAT-8continued

Outsiderz

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

GeorgeMichaelReborn BIGARTS, 900DunlopRoad,Sanibel 7:30p.m.239-395-0900

SamGallowayFord ConcertSeries:Parmalee TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839

SUN-9

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

TheFirm-6p.m.

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

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

HeatLatinJazzBand-2p.m. OrquestaTropicalSound-6p.m. SWFloridaAgExpo,LeeCounty CivicCenterComplex,11831 BayshoreRoad,NorthFortMyers, swflagexpo.com

MichaelAllmanwith ScottBrown&Friends Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgatesatnoon,Phenomenal Animalopens,941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

M ARCH C ALENDAR

DwightIcenhower’s TributetotheKing

BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 1and7p.m.,239-278-4422

BluegrassSeries:SwingingBridge AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 3-5p.m.,239-939-2787

MadiHilton

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

24HourFestival

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

SmokinAces

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

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

SWFloridaConcertBand

SouthFortMyersHighSchool, 14020PlantationRoad,FortMyers 2p.m.TheGreatestShowman southwestfloridaconcertband.org

MON-10

DwightIcenhower’s TributetotheKing

BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 1and7:30p.m.,239-278-4422

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

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

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

ZZTopinconcert BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

Frontiers:TributetoJourney March10and11 TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers, 7p.m.,239-415-5667

TUE-11

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

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

SanibelMusicFestival: WilliamYang,piano SanibelCongregational UnitedChurchofChrist. 2050PeriwinkleWay,Sanibel 7:30p.m.239-344-7025 sanibelmusicfestival.org

ACMA:SongwritersonthePlaza FortMyersLibrary,CornogPlaza, FirstStreet,DowntownFortMyers 6p.m.,BobWilliams,KimMayfield MarieNofsinger,free www.americanacma.org

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

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

4Voices:FortheLoveofMusic AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-939-2787

StardustMemoriesBigBand: ClassicFemaleVocals RiversidePark,10450ReynoldsSt., BonitaSprings,7p.m. stardustmemoriesbigband.com

Flatlanders ThroughApril6 PlayersCircleTheater, 13211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-800-3292

WED-12

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

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

RandyandBrad DogtoothSportsandMusicBar, 5310ShirleySt.,Naples 6:30p.m.,239-431-7004

ArtHouseCinema:Kim’sVideo AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 6p.m.,239-939-2787

United Irish - 1 p m

Rock Shop - 6 p.m.

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

Latin Dance Social - 6 p m

Doobie Brothers and Santana tribute - 7:30 p m

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

Rod Stewart, Linda Ronstadt, Tom Jones and Meat Loaf tribute

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

TheatreZone presents Jersey Boys

March 12 - 16

G & L Theatre, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples 888-966-3352

The Naples Players: Man of La Mancha Through April 13

Kizzie Theater, The Naples Players, 701 5th Ave S , Naples 239-263-7990

The Lovin’ Spoonful, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, The Classics IV

Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers 7:30 p m , 239-481-4849

THU - 13

FGCU Wind Chamber Choirs

U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S , Fort Myers, 7:30 p m , free, 239-745-4268

Sister Hazel in concert

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

Latin Night with DJ JC Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers 8 p m , 239-333-1933

Storytelling Festival

March 13 - 16

Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 239-939-2787

Fabulous Girls of Motown and Exciting Ladies of Disco tribute

The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs

7:30 p m 239-405-8566

Charlotte Players presents A Murder is Announced

March 13 - 16 Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte 941-255-1022

Atelier Exhibition and Susan Anderson exhibit

Through April 24

Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs

Opening reception 6 p m artsbonita org 239-495-8989

ABBA tribute

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 7 p m , 239-549-3000

Celebrating Broadway with Mark Sanders

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

Tower Gallery Scavenger Hunt

Tower Galler y, 751 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel 5 - 8 p m , 239-472-4557

Smokin Aces

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

FRI - 14

Boyd Baker

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

38 Special in concert

Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 2101 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers 7 p m , caloosasoundamp com

Dirty Work

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

Leather & Lace Duo - 6 p m

Salsa Dance Party - 6 p.m.

Bruce Spingsteen trib. - 7:30 p.m.

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

Johnny Rogers tribute to Country Legends

Ter-Tini’s Music & Event Hall, 1901 Cr ystal Drive, Fort Myers 5:30 p m , 239-344-6147

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

March 14 - 16

The Belle Theatre, 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd , #135, Cape Coral 239-323-5533

Beatles tribute

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

The Edge of Couture

Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers 8 p m , 239-333-1933

Sea Grape Courtyard Sale

March 14 and 15

Sea Grape Galler y, 113 W Marion Ave , Punta Gorda 941-575-1718

Jazz at Lincoln Center presents New Orleans Songbook BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel 7:30 p m 239-395-0900

SAT - 15

Emma Briggs Coleman

Beacon Social Drinker y at Luminar y Hotel & Co , 2200 Edwards Dr , Fort Myers 11 a m - 2 p m , 239-314-3723

Annual Airing of the Quilts Spring Fair

St Hilar y’s Episcopal Church, 5011 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 9 a m - 1 p m 23-936-1000

Damon Fowler

Bert’s Back Porch Live, Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte 6:30 p m , Trey Vanwig opens, 941235-3675, twistedfork freshtix com

Cape Coral Museum of History

Annual Brew Fest

Cultural Park, 544 Cultural Park Bvd , Cape Coral 1 - 5 p m , 239-772-7037 capecoralmuseum org

Joey & Maria’s Comedy

Italian Wedding

Bonita-Estero Elks, 3231 Coconut Road, Estero 6 p m , 888-562-7537

Peace River Art Festival

Saturday and Sunday Laishley Park, Punta Gorda 10 a m - 4 p m , 239-293-9448

Estero Fest 2025

Estero Park & Rec Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd , Estero Expo 1 p m , Ben Allen Band 6 p m esterofest org

Smokin Aces - 6:30 p.m.

Tina Tur ner tribute - 7:30 p m

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

Music and Art Fusion Walk SE 47th Terrace , Cape Coral 5 - 9 p m capecoral gov

ACMA: Patchouli

All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers Mar y Dahl opens, 7 p m , www americanacma org

The Boots

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

Majesty of Rock:

Music of Styx & Jour ney

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

M A R C H C A L E N D A R

Retro Rooftop Dance Party

Rooftop Sculpture Garden,

Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers 8 p m , 239-333-1933

SUN

- 16

ACMA Songwriters Circle

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

Southbound Writers Round Tour

Bert’s Back Porch Live, Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte VIP gates at noon, The Boots opens, 941-235-3675

VIP at twistedfork freshtix com

Devon Meyers

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

Chamber Series: Curtis on Tour

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

Bonita Springs Concert Band

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

Phenomenal Animal

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

Cars and Coffee 239

Mercato, Event Lawn, Strada Place, Naples 9 - 11 m www experiencemercato com

Rat Pack tribute

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

Gulf Coast Symphony:

Trinity, Classically Irish

Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers 7 p m , 239-481-4849

Leather & Lace Duo - 6 p.m.

Salsa Meets Hustle - 6 p.m.

Frank Sinatra and Liza Minnelli tribute - 7 p.m.

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

Lee County Community Band

Mariner High School, 701 Chiquita Blvd , Cape Coral 3 p m , www leecountyband org

MON

- 17

Bad Company, Foreigner and Aerosmith tribute

The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs

7:30 p m 239-405-8566

Sarasota Jazz Festival

Various locations in Sarasota sarasotajazzfestival com

Charlotte Players presents Whitney Grace Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte 7:30 p m , 941-255-1022

Shamrock Social with the Rowdy Bards

Mercato, Strada Place, Naples

2 - 6 p m

www experiencemercato com

TUE

- 18

Polka band - noon

Tina Soloman - 6 p m

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

Mike Imbasciani and His Bluez Rockerz

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

Shout! The Mod Musical Through April 13

Historic Arcade Theatre, Florida Repertor y Theatre, 2268 Bay St , Fort Myers 239-332-4488

Charlotte Players presents Splish Splash: The Music of Bobby Darin Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St , Punta Gorda 7:30 p m , 941-255-1022

The Fir m Jazz & Blues - 6:30 p m

The Beatles tribute - 7:30 p.m.

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

Sanibel Music Festival: Opera Theater of Connecticut

Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 7:30 p m 239-344-7025 sanibelmusicfestival org

Movies on the Lawn: Little Women Mercato, Event Lawn, Strada Place, Naples 7:45 p m www experiencemercato com

WED - 19

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

Latin Dance Social - 6 p.m.

Echo band - 7 p.m.

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

Rock Shop

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

Wine and Paint, Karaoke Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers 6:30 p m , karaoke 8:30 p m , 239-333-1933

Fort Myers Community Concerts

National Symphony Orchestra

Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers 7:30 p m , 239-481-4849

Charlotte Players presents A Murder is Announced March 19 - 23

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

THU - 20

Smokin Aces

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

Absolute Queen

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

Little River Band in concert

Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers 8 p m , 239-481-4849

Gentlemen of Motown

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 7:30 p m , 239-549-3000

Reggae Sunset Jams

Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers

8 p m , 239-333-1933

Art and Poetry Networking Event

Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers 8 p m , 239-333-1933

UPCOMINGTRIBUTESHOWSCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY,FEB.26 AbsoluteQueen

THURSDAY,FEB.27 AlmostABBAandMammaMia

FEBRUARY,FEB.28

BuddyHolly,Elvis,JerryLeeLewis, RoyOrbison,BrendaLee&PatsyCline

SATURDAY,MARCH1 FleetwoodMacandStevieNicks

SUNDAY,MARCH2

LynyrdSkynyrd,ZZTop,TedNugent, GaryClarkbyMikeImbasciani

MONDAY,MARCH3

JohnDenver,JimmyBuffett, OliviaNewton-John,DollyParton andGlenCampbell

TUESDAY,MARCH4 BeeGees,KC&theSunshineBand

WEDNESDAY,MARCH5 AlterEagles

THURSDAY,MARCH6

TheRollingStones,DoobieBrothers andSteveMillerBand

FRIDAY,MARCH7

TinaTurner,CelineDion,Cher

SATURDAY,MARCH8

FrankieValli,FourSeasons,JerseyBoys

SUNDAY,MARCH9 TheTemptations,TheFourTops

MONDAY,MARCH10

NeilDiamond,BarbraStreisand

TUESDAY,MARCH11

JohnnyRogersBand: LegendsofCountry

WEDNESDAY,MARCH12

RodStewart,LindaRonstadt, TomJonesandMeatLoaf

THURSDAY,MARCH13

FabulousGirlsofMotown andExcitingLadiesofDisco

FRIDAY,MARCH14 TheBeatles

SATURDAY,MARCH15

MajestyofRock: MusicofStyx&Journey

SUNDAY,MARCH16 TheRatPack

MONDAY,MARCH17 BadCompany,Foreigner,Aerosmith

TUESDAY,MARCH18 MikeImbasciani&HisBluezRockerz tributetogreatestguitarplayers

WEDNESDAY,MARCH19 TBA

THURSDAY,MARCH20 AbsoluteQueen

FRIDAY,MARCH21

TinaTurner,BillyJoel,BarryManilow

SATURDAY,MARCH22

BrassEvolution:EarthWind&Fire, Chicago,BloodSweat&Tears

SUNDAY,MARCH23 AlmostABBAandMammaMia

MONDAY,MARCH24 BrunoMars,JustinTimberlake andMichaelJackson

TUESDAY,MARCH25 AlterEagles

WEDNESDAY,FEB.26 TheRollingStones,DoobieBrothers andSteveMillerBand

THURSDAY,MARCH27 BeeGees,KC&theSunshineBand

FRIDAY,MARCH28

NeilDiamond,BarbraStreisand

SATURDAY,MARCH29 FleetwoodMac&StevieNicks

SUNDAY,MARCH30 Temptations&FourTops

THURSDAY,APRIL3

JohnnyRogersBand: LegendsofCountry

THU - 20 continued

Gulfshore Playhouse presents Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill Through April 19

Struthers Studio, Baker Theatre and Education Center, 100 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples 239-261-7529

Peking Acrobats

BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel 7:30 p m 239-395-0900

Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit

Wasmer Art Galler y, FGCU Arts Complex, Fort Myers

Reception 5 p m , exhibit runs March 21 - April 3, 239-590-7199

Rock the Block: Brad Alison Band Mercato, Strada Place, Naples www experiencemercato com

FRI

- 21

Fort Myers Music Walk

Downtown Fort Myers 6 p m www myriverdistrict com

Leather & Lace Duo - 6 p.m.

Robert Gonnelli - 6:30 p m Fleetwood Mac tribute - 7:30 p.m.

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

Randy and Brad Duo

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

Last Train

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

Souther n Fried Funeral

March 21 - 23

Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd , Cape Coral 239-772-5862

Tina Tur ner, Billy Joel and Barry Manilow tribute

The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs

7:30 p m 239-405-8566

Jazzy Nights: Danny Sinoff Trio

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

Johnny Rogers History of Rock Ter-Tini’s Music & Event Hall, 1901 Cr ystal Drive, Fort Myers 5:30 p m , 239-344-6147

Fort Myers River Fest

March 21 - 23

Downtown Fort Myers

Friday 4 - 10 p m , Saturday 11 a m10 p m , Sunday 11 a m - 6 p m paragonfestivals com

Foo Fighters tribute

Bert’s Back Porch Live, Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte 6:30 p m , 941-235-3675 twistedfork freshtix com

SAT - 22

James Prather

Beacon Social Drinker y at Luminar y Hotel & Co , 2200 Edwards Dr , Fort Myers 11 a m - 2 p m , 239-314-3723

Pitbull Trio

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

The Tap Monkeys - 6 p.m.

The Edwards Twins - 7 p m

RC Smith Comedy - 7 p m

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

Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago, Blood Sweat & Teas tribute

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

Refuge: The Love Story of Ruth U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S , Fort Myers, 7:30 p m , free, 239-745-4268

Sounds of Jazz & Blues

Rick Braun headlines

Coral Oaks Golf Course, 1800 NW 28th Ave , Cape Coral 5 - 9 p m capeconcerts com

Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen

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

BIG ARTS Annual Benefit featuring Shadows of the 60s

BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel 6 p m 239-395-0900

Sanibel Music Festival:

Isidore String Quartet

Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 7:30 p m 239-344-7025 sanibelmusicfestival org

SUN - 23

ACMA Songwriters Circle

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

Bill Pence - 6 p.m.

Dueling Pianos - 6:30 p m

The Edwards Twins - 7 p m

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

Fake Fest - tribute to rock legends

The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd , Fort Myers, 4 p m , 239-985-9839

ABBA FAB

Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd , Fort Myers 1 and 7 p m , 239-278-4422

Gulf Coast Symphony: West Side Story Saturday and Sunday

Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers 239-481-4849

Refuge: The Love Story of Ruth U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S , Fort Myers, 3 p m , free, 239-745-4268

Edison Schetter

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

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

Joey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding Bonita-Estero Elks, 3231 Coconut Road, Estero 6 p m , 888-562-7537

Chasing Ava

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

Almost ABBA and Mamma Mia tribute

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

ACMA: The Honey Badgers and Fred Ball

Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 3 - 5 p m , 239-939-2787

MON - 24

Sheldon Upchurch

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

Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson tribute

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

Stardust Memories Big Band: The Lighter Side of Big Band

Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S , Naples, 7 p m stardustmemoriesbigband com

ABBA FAB

Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd , Fort Myers 1 and 7:30 p m , 239-278-4422

TUE - 25

Polka band - noon

Tina Soloman - 6 p.m.

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

Alter Eagles

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

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

Stardust Memories Big Band: The Lighter Side of Big Band Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St , Bonita Springs, 7 p m stardustmemoriesbigband com

Fort Myers Community Concerts - Piano Battle Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers 7:30 p m , 239-481-4849

The Fir m Jazz & Blues Quintet Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 6:30 p m , 239-549-3000

WED - 26

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

Latin Dance Social - 6 p m

80s Arena Rock tribute - 7:30 p.m. Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

WED - 26 continued

Rock Shop

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

Rolling Stones, Doobie Brothers and Steve Miller Band tribute

The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs

7:30 p m 239-405-8566

Grand Piano Series:

Andrew von Oeyen Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd , Naples

3 and 7:30 p m 239-597-1700

Charlotte Players presents A Murder is Announced March 26 - 30

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

Odyssey Road: Tribute to Jour ney Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers

6 & 8:30 p m 239-277-1700

Tamiami Tale Tellers Storytelling Showcase

Wasmer Art Galler y, FGCU Arts Complex, Fort Myers

6 p m , free, 239-745-4268

THU - 27

Smokin Aces

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

Jazz at The MACC Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers

7 p m 239-277-1700

Majesty of Rock:

Music of Styx and Jour ney Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral

7:30 p m , 239-549-3000

Indie Music Night

Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers

8 p m , 239-333-1933

Bee Gees and KC & The Sunshine Band tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs

7:30 p m 239-405-8566

#IMomSoHard - Flashback

Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers

7:30 p m , 239-481-4849

Almost Eagles

Ter-Tini’s Music & Event Hall, 1901 Cr ystal Drive, Fort Myers

5:30 p m , 239-344-6147

Groovin on the Roof with Funkin Grateful Mercato, 4th floor parking garage, Strada Place, Naples

6:30 - 8:30 p m

www experiencemercato com

FRI - 28

Jeffrey Whidby

Lobby Bar at Luminar y Hotel & Co , 2200 Edwards Dr , Fort Myers

6 - 9 p m , 239-314-3723

Atilio and Diane - 6 p.m.

Elvis tribute - 7:30 p m

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

Randy and Brad Giuseppe and the Lion, 1585 Pine Ridge Road, Naples 6:30 p m , 239-5920050

Souther n Fried Funeral March 28 - 30

Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd , Cape Coral 239-772-5862

Liza and Frank tribute by Whitney Grace and Tony Sands Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers 7:30 p m 239-277-1700

Radio Road

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

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and Samantha Fish in concert

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

Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand tribute

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

Bluegrass Series:

Jacob Jolliff Band

Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers

7:30 p m , 239-333-1933

The 39 Steps Through April 13

The Belle Theatre, 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd , #135, Cape Coral 239-323-5533

Anton Doran tribute to Royalty of Rock

Ter-Tini’s Music & Event Hall, 1901 Cr ystal Drive, Fort Myers 5:30 p m , 239-344-6147

SAT - 29

Madi Hilton Beacon Social Drinker y at Luminar y Hotel & Co , 2200 Edwards Dr , Fort Myers 11 a m - 2 p m , 239-314-3723

Jersey Beat - 6:30 p.m.

Smokin Aces - 6:30 p m

Girl Krush - 7 p.m.

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

Joey & Maria’s Comedy

Italian Wedding

Bonita-Estero Elks, 3231 Coconut Road, Estero 6 p m , 888-562-7537

Annika Chambers and Paul DesLauriers

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

Joe Yeoman Band

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

Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks tribute

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

ACMA: Rod Aber nethy

All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers

Bill Burkert opens, 7 p m , www americanacma org

Jazz on the Green Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 11 a m - 5 p m , 239-939-2787

Josh Meloy in concert

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

The Players (for mer members of Chicago) BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel 7:30 p m 239-395-0900

SUN - 30

ACMA Songwriters Circle

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

Naples Concert Band Cambier Park, Naples 2 - 4 p m naplesconcertband org

BBQ Bands & Brew Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 2101 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers 11 a m - 6 p m , leebuilderscare com

James Prather

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

13 South

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

The Temptations and The Four Tops tribute

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

Gulf Coast Symphony: 30th Anniversary Celebration

Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers 7 p m , 239-481-4849

Leather & Lace Duo - 6 p m

Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Earth Wind & Fire tribute - 7 p.m. Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

MON - 31

Sheldon Upchurch

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

SanibelMusicFestival

SanibelMusicFestivalis delightedtowelcomethe renownedduocellistDavid FinckelandpianistWuHanfor aspecialbenefitconcerton March1.Beginwithanup closeandpersonalfundraiser cocktailpartyataprivate Sanibelhometheeveningprior. Ticketsarelimitedforthis sought-afteroccasion.Call404226-3842toreserveyourplace.

Continuingwiththestartof theirofficial38thseasonon March4,theyshallshowcase JonNakamatsu,whoisinhis thirddecadeofworldtoursand isaVanCliburnGoldMedalist.

TheHorszowskiTrio,which completedatourofGermany(19concertsin23days)in2022withgreatsuccess,willwowtheaudiencewiththeir prowessonMarch8.

OnMarch11,thefestivalwillwelcomeWilliamYang,thefirstprizewinnerofthe2025U.S.NationalChopin PianoCompetition.Yang,23,hasbeen recognizedinseveralcompetitions, includingSecondPrizeatthe2014 MidwestInternationalPiano Competition,SixthPrizeatthe2018 ThomasandEvonCooperInternational PianoCompetition,andsemifinalistand winnerofthespecialBachPrizeatthe 2015ClevelandInternationalPiano Competition.

OnMarch18,theOperaTheaterof Connecticutwillregaleattendeeswith familiartunesfromKanderandEbb-Chicago,Cabaret,SinatraandMinelli. Wrappinguptheseasonwillbethe

powerfulandinspiringIsidoreString QuartetonMarch22,winnerofthe14th BanffInternationalStringQuartet Competition.

Comerevelintheintimacyofthe festivalvenueandbeupclosewith worldclassartists.Plantoaugment yourexperiencewithadonationof $1,000ormoretoachieverecognition intheEncoreSociety.Perksfora

$1,000donationincludenot onlytworeserved,namedseats atconcertsbutalsoaninvitationtotheAfterGloreception followingconcertstomingle withtheesteemedartistsandto learnabitmoreabouttheir livesandmusicalstyles.

TheSanibelMusicFestival isanall-volunteerorganization andstrivestokeeptickets pricesreasonable,buttodoso theydependonthegenerosity oftheirpatronsasonly40%of expensesarecoveredbyticket sales.Donationsofanyamount maybemadeontheirwebsite ormailedtoSMF,P.O.Box 1623,Sanibel,FL33957.

SanibelMusicFestivalisa501(c)(3) organization,whichallowsyourcontributiontobeconsideredastax deductible.

Onlineticketpurchaseswillgenerate ascancodethatyoumayshowonyour phone,whichwillnotonlyexpediteyour entryintothevenuebutwillalsocontinuetheecology-friendly“Sanibelspirit.”

SMForganizersbelievetheartsare acompellingforceinthepositiverecoveryofourregionafterHurricaneIan. Theyaregratefulforyourcontinued involvementandsupport.

AllSanibelFestivalconcertswillbe heldatSanibelCongregationalUnited ChurchofChrist,2050PeriwinkleWay, Sanibel.Allconcertsbeginat7:30p.m. Topurchaseticketsonline,visitthe websiteatsanibelmusicfestival.org. Selectyourtickets.Completetheeasy andsecureticketpurchaseprocess. Discountsare availableonthe website.

Forthosewho wishtobuytheir ticketsinperson, visitBankofthe Islandsat1669 PeriwinkleWay, Sanibel(cashor checkonly)or buyatthevenue door,halfhour beforetheconcert.

DavidFinckelandWuHan-March1

ACMAwelcomesHankWoji, PatchouliandRodAbernethy

TheAmericanaCommunity MusicAssociationkeepsthelive musicgoingwithintimateconcerts attheirlisteningroominFort Myers.

Thecurrentscheduleatthe ACMAlisteningroomincludes HankWoji&FriendsonMarch1, PatchoulionMarch15,Rod AbernethyonMarch29,Rebecca FolsomonApril12,HymnforHer onApril26,KarenOliveronMay 10andRBStoneonMay31.

Aself-described“JerseyShore Ex-PatturnedWestTexasDesert Rat,”HankWojicuthismusical teethasabassistinthevibrant AsburyPark,NJmusicsceneofthe 1980s&90s,playinginsomeofthe GardenState’smostdynamicandinnovativebands,whileperformingatfestivals,andinclubsandconcerthalls,from VirginiatoOntario,instylesrangingfrom BluesandR&BtoReggaeandRock& RolltoCountyRockandWorldbeat!

Hankhasreleasedsixself-produced CDs:Medallionin2005;American Dreamsin2008;ThereWasATimein 2010;HolyGhostTownin2013;The WorkingLifein2014;andmostrecently Highways,Gamblers,Devilsand Dreamsin2023.

IntheSpringof2001Hankmovedto Houston,fellinwithacommunityof greatTexassongwriters,andfounda newmusicalvoiceasaSinger Songwriter.But,destinyturnedapage anditwashischancemove,in2009,to thefarWestTexasdeserttownof Terlinguathathasmostreshapedhislife andhismusic.

BillFreyopenstheshowMarch1. TouringmusiciansandACMAfoundingmembersPatchouliwillbeonthe ACMAstageMarch15.

Patchouli&TerraGuitarraismaster guitaristBruceHeckselandsinger-songwriter,guitaristJuliePatchouli.

With22albumsrecordedandappearancesonTV,filmandradioprograms aroundtheworld,theduo'ssoundisa soulfulfusionofblazingSpanishand worldguitarinstrumentals,heartstring tugginglyrics,lushvocalharmonies, andepicfolkrockanthems.MaryDahl opensthisshow.

TheACMAwelcomesRod AbernethyonMarch29.Rod Abernethyisauniqueblendofan authenticsouthernfolktroubadour, masteracousticguitarist,andaward winningsongwriterandcomposerfor film,TVandvideogamesandthe OverallGrandPrizeWinnerofthe 2021InternationalAcousticMusic Awards.In2019hewastheGrand PrizewinnerofAmericanSongwriter's BobDylanSongContest.Hislast albumNormalIsn’tNormalAnymore, producedbyGrammynominatedproducerNeilsonHubbard(Mary Gauthier,KimRichey,GlenPhillips), receivedravereviewsfromNo

Depression,AmericanHighwaysand TheWallStreetJournalandwastheTop 20CDof2021atNo.11ontheFolk InternationalFolkCharts.BillBurkert opensthatnight.

Doorsopenat6:30p.m.formostlisteningroomshows.TheACMAlistening roomislocatedatAllFaithsUnitarian Congregation,2756McGregorBlvd., FortMyers.

Formoredetailsandschedules,visit www.americanacma.orgorfollowthem onFacebook.

RodAbernethy-March29

Patchouli-March15

HankWoji-March1

TrinityClassicallyIrishwithGulfCoastSymphonyMarch16

Trinity:ClassicallyIrishis back.

Originallyrecordedbythe GulfCoastSymphonyin2021, theshowfeaturingthreesymphony-backedIrishvocalists, returnstotheBarbaraB.Mann PerformingArtsHallonSunday, March16at7p.m.,justintime forSt.Patrick’sDay.

EnjoyaneveningofIrish musicasthischarmingtrioperformsfresharrangementsof

belovedsongs.Trinity: ClassicallyIrishfeaturesEmmett O’Hanlon,ConorMurphy,and RonanScolard-allwithperformanceexperienceonstages aroundtheworld.Songsinclude RedistheRose,DannyBoy, ThePartingGlass,TheRocky RoadtoDublin,andmore! Ticketsstartat$55.Fortickets,calltheBarbaraB.Mann boxofficeat239-481-4849or visitgulfcoastsymphony.org.

JazzontheGreen atAlliancefortheArtsMarch29

TheAlliancefortheArtspresents JazzontheGreen,anelectrifyingdaylongfestivalcelebratingtherichand diversesoundsofjazzfromaroundthe world.

Setagainstthescenicbackdropof theAlliance’samphitheatreonMarch29, thiseventwillbringtogetherinternationallyrenownedartistsforanunforgettable musicalexperience.

Audiencescanexpectaworld-class lineup,featuringthemesmerizing StephaneWrembelTrio,celebratedfor theiruniqueGypsyjazz-inspiredsound; AlexCuba,afive-timeLatinGrammy winnerwhosefusionofCubanrhythms androckinfluenceshascaptivatedglobal audiences;andtheDannySinoffTrio, knownfortheirseamlessblendofclassic jazzandcontemporarygrooves. Additionally,theeventwillshineaspotlightonemerginglocaltalent,includinga performancebyhighschooljazzmusiciansledbyEduardoOrtega,further emphasizingthefestival’sdedicationto fosteringthenextgenerationofjazz artists.

Amulti-LatinGrammy-winningartist and2022Grammywinner,AlexCuba’s musicblendsCubanrootswithrock, soul,andjazzinfluences.Hislatest album,VocesDeMiFamilia,was releasedinMay2024.

AGrammy-winningguitaristandcomposer,Wrembelisbestknownforhis workontheMidnightinParissoundtrack.His2024three-partalbumseries,

Triptych,showcaseshissignatureblend ofGypsyjazzandmodernimprovisation.

DannySinoffisadynamicpianist, vocalist,andbandleaderknownforhis captivatingperformancesanddeeppassionforjazz.GracingstagesfromNew YorkCity’sApolloTheatertoFlorida’stop jazzfestivals.

Acuratedselectionoffoodtrucksand vendorswillprovidedeliciousofferings, whileVIPticketholderscanenjoyexclusiveperks,includingaprivatetented tableforeight,cocktailservice,and accesstoindoorrestrooms.

Generaladmissionis$45(Alliance members$35).Children5&underare admittedfree.VIPtableforeightis

$1,500and Includesa10x 10tent, reservedtable, cocktailwaitressservice, andaccessto indoorrestrooms–limited tablesavailable. Gatesopen at11a.m.will musicplaying to5p.m.The AlliancefortheArtsislocatedat10091 McGregorBlvd.,justsouthofColonial Boulevard,inFortMyers.

Formoreinformationandtopurchase tickets,visitArtInLee.org.

AlexCuba

DannySinoff

StephaneWrembel

SarasotaJazzFestivalMarch17-22

TheJazzClubofSarasotapresentsthe SarasotaJazzFestivalMarch17-22at variouslocationsinSarasota.

Thefourmainstageconcertswillbe heldindoorsattheSarasotaMunicipal Auditorium.

Thisyear’sfestivalincludesperformancesbyEmmetCohenTrio,GeorgiaHeers andTerellStaffordonMarch20;Tony MonacoandEricAlexanderonMarch21; andMarcusMilleronMarch22.

Otherfestivalhighlightsinclude MondayNightJazzCabaretatFlorida StudioTheatreonMarch17,Trolley PubCrawlindowntownSarasotaon March18.

Ticketsareonsalenowand availableforpurchaseonlineat www.sarasotajazzfestival.com. Groupdiscountsareavailable.

APPEARINGINMARCH

3/6HighlandWoods(private)

3/7TheCenterBar,BonitaSprings-7p.m.

3/11Villages@CountryCreek(private)

3/12Dogtooth,Naples-6:30p.m.

3/15SpringRun(private)

3/21TheCenterBar,BonitaSprings-7p.m. 3/26FortMyersRVPark(private) 3/28Giuseppe&TheLion,Naples-6:30p.m. 3/29RotaryRaffle(private) 3/30ValenciaBonita(private) Moredatestocome. www.RandyBradDuo.com

TonyMonaco

MarcusMiller

MusicDirectorTerellStafford

AlmostABBAshowinPuntaGordaMarch8

Putonyourdancingshoes andstepbackintimewith AlmostABBAMarch8at7 p.m.attheCharlotteHarbor EventandConferenceCenter inPuntaGorda.

AlmostABBA-#1tributeto ABBArecreatesthemagicand nostalgiaofABBAinacostumed,choreographedaudienceinteractiveexperience. Theyhaveperformedforthe U.S.military,NBC,Universal andthereleaseofMamma Mia!AlmostABBAhaveper-

formedforaudiencesaslarge as50,000andwererecently askedtoopenforCheronher "HereWeGoAgain"tourof Australia.

Theeventcenterislocatedat 75TaylorSt.indowntownPunta Gorda.

Forticketsandinfo,call941833-5444oronlineatticketmaster.comorwww.charlotteharborecc.comorwww.vintagevinylproductions.com.

Moreinfocanbefoundat www.AlmostABBA.com

Christone‘Kingfish’Ingram &SamanthaFish atSeminoleCasino

GoldEntertainment announcedanunforgettablenightofliveblues musicwithChristone “Kingfish”Ingramand SamanthaFish,twoof thegenre’sbrightest stars,takingthestage onFriday,March28.

Theoutdoorconcert atSeminoleCasino HotelinImmokaleewill showcasetheincredible talentofthesetwo renownedmusicians andprovideanexciting opportunityforfansto experiencetheirelectrifyingperformances undertheFloridasky.

Grammy-winning guitarist,vocalistand songwriterChristone“Kingfish”Ingramhasquicklybecomethe definingbluesvoiceofhisgeneration.Fromhishometownof Clarksdale,Mississippi,tostagesaroundtheglobe,theyoung bluesstarhasalreadyheadlinedmultipleU.S.andEuropean tours,andamazedfansinAustralia,NewZealand,andIndia. Sinceheburstontothescenein2019,Ingramhasbeennominatedfor10BluesMusicAwardsandwonthemall.Rolling Stonedeclared,“Kingfishisoneofthemostexcitingyoungguitaristsinyears,withasoundthatencompassesB.B.King,Jimi HendrixandPrince.”

Asanartist,singer,songwriter,andguitarist,Grammy-nominatedSamanthaFishhasearnednumerousaccoladesforher uniqueself-expression,whichshechannelsthroughexplosive

ONTHECOVER:SamanthaFish (photobyDanielSanda)

riffs,visceralrhythms,andspine-tinglingvocals.Hertalenthas beenrecognizedbynoneotherthanEricClapton,whoinvited hertoperformathisCrossroads2023inLosAngeles.She alsohelpedkickoffSlash’sS.E.R.P.A.N.T.Tour,andiscurrentlyperformingintheHendrixExperienceTour.

“Expecttobeblownawayatthetalentlightingupthestage underthestars,”saysJayGoldbergofGoldEntertainment, “thisisacan’tmissshowforallintheSouthwestFloridaarea!”

Ticketsareavailableinadvanceonlineatwww.moreinparadise.comorwww.goldentertainment.us.Reservedseattickets startat$49.Theshowbeginsat8p.m.andgatesopenat7 p.m.Allagesarewelcometothisoutdoorconcert,andplenty offreeparkingisavailableonsite.

Christone“Kingfish”Ingram (photobyColinHart)

CAPECORALMUSEUMOFHISTORY

AnnualBrewFest andClassicCarFest March15inCapeCoral

TheCapeCoralMuseum ofHistoryhasteamedup withSuncoastBeveragefor itsthirdannualBrewFestin CulturalPark.

Theeventwillbeheld March15from1to5p.m. directlybehindthemuseum.

Ticketholderswillreceive atastingcupallowingthem tosamplealltheycandrink fromatleast10different breweriesthroughoutthe event.Therewillalsobe foodtrucks,liveentertainment,avendorvillageand gamesonsite.Asanadded attraction,theMuseumis combiningtheirmonthly ClassicCarFestwiththe BrewFest.

Strollyourwaythrough over100ClassicCarsas youenjoyyourbeverages. Themuseumwillbeopento tourforfreeduringthe event.Allproceedsbenefit themuseumanditsmission.

TheClassicCarFest, foodtrucks,vendorvillage andentertainmentareall availabletothegeneralpublicwithoutpurchasingtickets.Alcoholisonlyavailable toticketholders(21+,ID checkedatentrygate).

CulturalPark(behindthe CapeCoralMuseumof History)islocatedat544 CulturalParkBlvd.inCape Coral.

FeaturedBreweries includeTampaBayBrewing Company(TBBC), Motorworks,Riptide,Scotty’s Bierwerks,BoneHook, FunkyBuddha,Florida Avenue,Kona,Ankrolab,3 Daughtersandmore.

Liveentertainmentwillbe providedbyRobert Gonnelli,DeenadaSinger

andtheDannyMasters Band.

VIPticketsare$65each (100ticketsavailable)

VIPticketincludestasting cup,guaranteedseating underVIPtent,snacks, accesstoaVIPonlybeer and10freethrowsat Chuck-ItAxes!

Generaladmissiontickets are$35each.Tastingcup includedwithticketprice.

Topurchasetickets,visit capecoralmuseum.org/brewfest.Onlineticketsales close3/14/25Ticketswillbe soldatthegatetheday-of.

Forquestionsaboutthe event,contactthemuseum at239-772-7037oremail events@capecoralmuseum.org.BrewFestat CulturalParkwillbeheld rainorshine.

Interestedinsponsoring theevent?Headto https://capecoralmuseum.org /brew-fest/andcheckout thevarietyoflevels.

Sinceitsinceptionin 1987,theCapeCoral MuseumofHistoryhas soughttodiscover,preserve, andsharethehistoryof CapeCoralthroughits archives,museumexhibits andpublicprograms.The MuseumistheofficialrepositoryforthehistoryofCape Coralandservesasapublic resourceforallsectorsof thelocalcommunity,aswell asinternationalandU.S. tourists.Operatedbythe CapeCoralHistorical Society,themuseum exhibitsartifacts,documents,andphotographspertainingtothehistoryofCape CoralandSouthwest Florida.

March’smusiclineupatArtsBonita

ArtsBonita’slivemusiccontinuesinMarchwithanothermonth ofgreatshowsatthePerforming ArtsCenterinBonitaSprings.

ThemonthkicksoffwithThe Incorrigiblesdoingclassicsoul& MotownonMarch5at7:30p.m.

ZachBartholomewperforms“A NightinNewYork”featuringNYC vocalistKateKortum,onMarch6 at7:30p.m.

DervishperformsMarch7at 7:30p.m.DervishisaniconicIrish bandhonoredwithalifetime achievementawardbytheBBC. DescribedbyTheGuardianasa bandthat“carriesIrishhistorywith them,”Dervishblendsdazzling tuneswithstunninginterpretations oftraditionalsongs.Ledby renownedsingerCathyJordan, Dervish’srichmusicaltraditions fromSligoandLeitrimhave inspiredtheiracclaimedalbums.

Getreadyforanunforgettable nightofmusicastheworld-renowned JohnJorgenson’sQuintettakesthestage March8at7:30p.m.JohnJorgenson, celebratedforhisunparalleledguitar prowessandversatilemusicianship,has sharedthespotlightwithlegendslike EltonJohn,LucianoPavarotti,andBob Dylan.TheQuintet,oftenhailedasthe “U.S.ambassadorsofgypsyjazz,”will transportyouto1930sPariswiththeir authenticstring-drivenswing.

ANightofNelsonsissetforMarch9 at7p.m.Multi-platinumrecordingartists MatthewandGunnarNelson,theidenticaltwinsonsofRockandRollHallof FamerRickyNelsonandgrandsonsof

’50sTViconsOzzie&HarrietNelson, continuethelegacyofAmerica’smost extraordinaryshowbusinessfamily.They havewrittenandperformedonenumberoneandfiveTop10singles,garnered fournumber-oneMTVvideos,soldover fivemillionrecords,andenthralledfans worldwide.

CelebratingBroadwaywithMark Sanders–StephenSondheimisscheduledforMarch13at7:30p.m.

FrankSolivan&DirtyKitchenperform March22at7:30p.m.Itwillbeanightof electrifyingbluegrasswithmulti-Grammy nominatedFrankSolivan&DirtyKitchen.

LaurenMitchellwillperformMarch23

at7:30p.m.Withbluesinherbloodand avoicethatBluesMusicMagazine describesas“mesmerizing”and“forthe ages,”Laurenhasearnedaccolades worldwideforherpowerfulperformances.

GulfshoreOperapresentsRusalkaon March25at7p.m.

AnnikaChambersandPaul DesLauriers,alsoknownasthe ChambersDesLauriersBand,performs March29at7:30p.m.

ThePerformingArtsCenter,islocated at10150BonitaBeachRoadinBonita Springs.

Fortickets,call239-495-8989orvisit onlineatwww.artsbonita.org.

OneNightinMemphis,Journeytributeon stageatShellPoint’sTribbyArtsCenter

ShellPoint’sTribbyArtsCenter’s2024-2025Fine&PerformingArtsseasoncontinueswithanarrayofperformancesalongwithjazzandclassicalconcerts.

OneNightinMemphiswillbepresentedMarch6and7at7p.m.

CreatedanddirectedbyJohnMueller,thiscriticallyacclaimedtributetothelegendarySunRecordsrecordingartistsCarlPerkins,JohnnyCash,JerryLeeLewis,and ElvisPresleybringsthemagicofthe1950saliveonstage.StarringformercastmembersoftheBroadwaysmashhitMillionDollarQuartet,thiselectrifyingshowfeatures authenticrockabilly,country, gospel,and1950srock’n’ roll.Ticketsare$60.

Frontiers:ATributeto JourneywillperformMarch 10and11at7p.m.

Hailedastheultimate homagetotheiconicrock band,Frontiersbringsthe magicofJourney’smusicto lifewithunparalleledprecisionandpassion.Ledbyfive exceptionallytalentedmusiciansfromtheNewYorkCity area,Frontiersrecreates everynuance,everyiconic riff,andalltheheartfeltemotionsofJourney’sgreatest hits.Ticketsare$60.

Frontiers-March10and11 OneNightinMemphis-March6and7

TribbyArtsCenterislocatedon 17281OnParBoulevardinFort Myers.Topurchaseeventtickets, visitTribbyArtsCenter.comorcallthe TribbyBoxOfficeat239-415-5667.

RickBraun toheadline CapeSoundsofJazz&Blues

Legendaryjazztrumpeter RickBraunwillheadlinethis year’sCapeCoralSoundsof JazzandBluesonSaturday, March22attheCoralOaks GolfCourse.

TheSoundsofJazzand Bluesisthepremiermusical eventinCapeCoral.TheCape CoralParksandRecreation Departmentisproudtobring someofthebesttalentsfora nightofmusicalmagic,food, andfun.Joininthecitywidecelebrationofjazzandblues music.

Gatesopenat4:30p.m.The musicstartsat5p.m.withPaul Rozmus,followedbyMike Imbascianiat6p.m.RickBraun goesonstageat7:30p.m.

Generaladmissionis$25in advance,$30atgateifavailable.Organizershighlyencour-

TheSidneyandBerneDavisArt CenterpresentsCurtisOnTour,achamberconcertonSunday,March16.

Thetwoshowcasedmusicianswillbe violistRobertoDíazandguitaristJason Vieaux.

RobertoDíazisaviolistofinternationalreputation.HeispresidentandCEOoftheCurtis InstituteofMusic,following inthefootstepsofrenowned soloist/directorssuchas JosefHofmann,Efrem Zimbalist,andRudolf Serkin.

Asasoloist,Díazcollaborateswithleadingconductorsofourtimeonstages throughouttheworld.Hehas alsoworkeddirectlywith important20th-and21stcenturycomposers,includingKrzysztofPenderecki— whoseviolaconcertohehas performednumeroustimes withthecomposeronthe

podiumandwhosedoubleconcertohe premieredintheUnitedStates—aswell asEdisonDenisov,JenniferHigdon, RicardoLorenz,andRobertoSierra.

AlongwithDíazwillbeGrammy-winnerJasonVieaux,“amongtheeliteof today’sclassicalguitarists”

agebringingchairsand blanketstoenjoytheshow. Noseatsareprovidedfor generaladmissionguests. Beverageswillbeavailable forpurchase.

Experienceticketsare $50inadvanceand$55day ofshow.Includesbuffet-style cateredmealand2drink tabsforbeer,wine,orsoda. Waterisincluded.Additional drinkscanbepurchasedat thebar.Roundtableseating isprovidedforexperience guests.Notablereservationswillbeaccepted.

Thegolfcourseislocated at1800NW28thAve.,Cape Coral.Ticketsareavailable atwww.capeconcerts.com. Forinfoorspecialaccommodations,call239-5733128.

(Gramophone),whoisdescribedbyNPR as“perhapsthemostpreciseandsoulful classicalguitaristofhisgeneration.”

InappearancesfromNewYork’s LincolnCentertoAmsterdam’s ConcertgebouwandtheSeoulArts Center,JasonVieauxhascementedhis reputationasanartistof brillianceanduncompromisedmastery.

Theperformancewillbe intheGrandAtriumwith theater-styleseating.Doors openat6:30pm,andthe concertbeginsat7:30pm. Ticketsare$45inadvance or$50dayoftheshow. Studentticketsareavailable for$10.

TheSidney&Berne DavisArtCenterislocated at2301FirstSt.inthehistoricdowntownFortMyers RiverDistrict.Visit www.sbdac.comorcall 239-333-1933formoreinfo.

RobertDiaz

JasonVieaux

SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokalee presentsMickyDolenzinApril.

MickyDolenz,oftheiconic1960s bandTheMonkeeswillbeliveinconcert onSaturday,April12at8p.m.Advance ticketsareavailablefor$95.

Dolenzisanactor,singer,director, producer,writer,radioDJ,inventor,and all-aroundperformerextraordinaire,and standstallasaparagonoftasteand accomplishmentintherough-and-tumble worldofshowbusinessandentertainment.

Dolenzisbestknownasavocalist anddrummerofthe1960spoplegends TheMonkees.TheMonkeesnotonly achievedgreatsuccessasaTVshow, butalsoasrecordingartistssellingin excessof65millionunitsandachieving worldwidesuccess.Theirfirstfour albums–“TheMonkees”(1966),“More oftheMonkees”(1967),“Headquarters” (1967),andPisces,Aquarius,Capricorn andJones,LTD.(1967)–allreachedthe number-onepositiononthechartsand launchedthreenumber-onesingles: “LastTraintoClarksville,”“I'maBeliever” (bothwithleadvocalsbyDolenz),and

“DaydreamBeliever.”Thegroup'sfirst fivealbumsalsowentplatinum.

Dolenzhasalsoreleasedseveral criticallyacclaimedsoloalbums:“Kingfor aDay,”“Remember,”and“ALittleBit Broadway,ALittleBitRockandRoll.”

TheMonkeesalsore-groupedfora50th anniversaryalbumin2016entitled“Good Times”onRhino.

Hetouredin2019aspartofthe“It WasFiftyYearsAgoToday,”acelebrationofTheBeatles’“WhiteAlbum,”with ChristopherCross,ToddRundgren,and JoeyMollandofBadfinger.InMarch 2019,hereleasedtheaward-winning “DolenzSingsNesmith”onEngland’s7a Records.

Dolenzhasalsotouredextensively onhisownandjustlastyearfronted “MickyDolenzCelebratesTheMonkees,” whichwasasell-outateverystop.In addition,heperformedattheannual JamesBurtonevent,thistimein England,whichalsofeaturedRonWood; BrianMayandVanMorrison.

InNovember2023,Dolenzreleased theEP“DolenzSingsR.E.M.”(7a Records)featuringfoursongsfrom R.E.M.Laterthatyear,hereleasedthe book“I’mToldIHadAGoodTime:The MickyDolenzArchives–Volume1.”

Ticketsareavailablefrom Ticketmasterorat www.moreinparadise.com.

GrandPianoSeriesclosesseasonwith angels,demonsandcelestiallyricism

BySueWade

Withtheangelic,thedemonicand FrédéricChopin’sheavenlylyricismatits artists’fingertips,GrandPianoSeries meanstoconcludeitsninthseasonina burstoftranscendence.

Havingperformedeverywherefrom thefuturisticHarpaconcerthallin IcelandtoanopulentNewYear’scelebrationfortheSultanofOman, American-bornpianistAndrewvon Oeyenisathomeamidextremes.

Acclaimedforhiselegantartistryand brillianttechnique,vonOeyenhasestablishedhimselfasoneofthemostcaptivatingpianistsofhisgeneration.His choiceofmaterialforMarch’s“Angels& Demons”promisesajourneythroughthe extremesofthehumancondition:good andevil,angelsanddemons,darkness andlight.

VonOeyen’sprograminMarchbrings togetherworksofdivineanddemonic inspirationinkeyboard,orchestral,operaticandchoralmusicspanning300 yearsfromBachtoMessiaen.

“It’sajourneyintothedarkestcorners ofhumanemotion,butalsotowardsraptureandcatharsis,”hesaid,“confronting andcontemplatingthepowerfulforces thatdwellabove,below,amongand withinus.”

ExpectequalintensityinMayfrom 27-year-oldAmericanpianistEricLu, whoseraptplayinghasbeendescribed

intermsofinner calm,sensitivity, fluidity,poetry, magic,evenrisk taking.

“Whenyou’re playing,you’rein themoment,”he said.“Youforget aboutthetechnique,thenotes andyourstrategies, andthemusic takesoverand becomesthedriver.”

“Andifyoudon’t takerisks,”hecontinued,“youlose thatextraedge,especiallyinanemotionallychargedpassagethatneedsacertainpainful,dramaticsoundwithserious intensitytoit.Itrequiresaveryspecific kindoftouch,andincertaindifficultpassagestheremightbemorepossibilityof wrongnotes.Butyoustillplayittheway youfeelthemusicneeds.”

HamburgerAbendblatt. ReturningasaGrand PianoSeriescrowdfavorite forthisseason’sall-Chopin recital,Lusaid,“I’veplayed Chopinthemostinmylife, soonapersonallevelIfeel veryemotionallycloseto him.”

AndrewvonOeyenperformsMarch26at3p.m. andMarch27at7:30p.m. atUbbenSignatureEvent Space,withanonlinepreconcerttalkonhowcomposerschannelreligiousfervorintheirworks,usingthe pianotodepictboththe celestialandtheinfernal.

AlreadybeingcomparedtoRadu Lupu,thelateRomanianpianistwhom Ludescribesas“oneofthegodsof piano,”theyoungvirtuoso’scareerhas soaredsincehetookfirstplaceatthe prestigiousLeedsInternationalPiano Competition.

“Alreadyagreatone,”wrotethe

EricLuperformsMay1at7:30p.m. atDanielsPavilion,withanonlinepreconcerttalkonhowChopin’smazurkas andpolonaisesbecameasymbolof resistanceandnationalidentity,andhow hisharmoniclanguage,auniqueblend oflyricismandemotionaldepth,paved thewayforfuturegenerationsofcomposers.

AllperformancestakeplaceatArtis— Naples,5833PelicanBayBlvd.,Naples. Purchasetickets($59)atgrandpianoseries.orgorartisnaples.org.For moreinformation,callGrandPiano Seriesat469-333-3231orArtis—Naples at239-597-1900.

AndrewvonOeyen

EricLu

BonitaSpringsConcertBand

atRiversideParkMarch16

TheBonitaSprings ConcertBandwillpresentits nextconcertoftheseason onSunday,March16at2 p.m.atRiversideParkin DowntownOldBonita Springs.

Theband’sveryspecial guestvocalistwillbeCJ Greer.CJwasastudentof conductorGarySmithatthe UniversityofIllinoisandhas performedwiththeband numeroustimes.

CJwillperform“I DreamedaDream”fromLes Miserable,“OntheSunny SideoftheStreet”,and Abba’s“TheWinnerTakesit All.”CJiscurrentlyonthe voicefacultyatthe UniversityofNevada,Reno, implementinganewmusical theatredegreeprogram.

Alsoperformingwiththe bandwillbeDr.Thomas Cimarusti,anoutstanding accordionplayer.He’llplay “ParisMontmartie.”

Membersofthebandare underthedirectionofGary Smithwhoretiredafter24 yearsasconductorofthe UniversityofIllinois MarchingIlliniBandand SymphonicBand.

Garysays“thetalentof thesemusiciansistremendous,ranginginagefrom16 to90.”

Becomea“Friendofthe Band.”Findoutmoreat www.bonitaspringsconcertband.org.

Theconcertwillalso bereplayedlaterinthe weekonFacebookat bonitaspringsconcertband.

GulfCoastSymphonycelebrates 30thanniversarywithspecialconcert

Celebrate30yearsofGulfCoast SymphonyonSunday,March30at7pm attheBarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall.

A30thAnniversaryConcert CelebrationwillfeaturefrequentsymphonycollaboratorsGulfshoreBalletand FortMyersSymphonicMastersingers. Theconcertwillalsofeatureanewly commissionedworkby19-year-old

BonitaSpringsnativeFrazierP.Henry, calledSeaofGlass,amongotherselectionsbyexecutiveandmusicdirector MaestroAndrewKurtz.

GulfCoastSymphonyhashadthe privilegeofplayingthemusicyouloveto hearfortheFortMyersregionfor30 yearsfromitspopsseriesatBarbaraB. Mann,theirsymphony,jazz,and SouthwestFloridaTheatreseriesatthe

JacobJolliffBandbrings bluegrass toDavisArtCenterMarch28

TheSidneyandBerne DavisArtCenterBluegrass ConcertSeriesfeaturesthe JacobJolliffBand.Theconcertwillbeheldinthe GrandAtriumonMarch28. Thisconcertwillimpress enthusiastsofthebluegrass genreandfansofthemandolin,asJacobJolliffisa masterofhiscraft.Inthe JacobJolliffBand,heshowcaseshisintricatetechnical abilitiesandsoothingvocal quality.Theirsongsare heartfeltandrichwith Southernandgospelroots. Astheenergybuilds throughthemusic,crowds can’thelpbutrespondto theinfectiousrhythms throughfeetstomping,hand clapping,orbeingfullyout oftheirchairsdancing.

TheJacobJolliffband formedafterJolliff’sfull-time tourwiththeYonder MountainStringBandas theirmandolinistin2019.

Doorsfortheconcert openat6:30p.m.,andthe performancebeginsat7:30 p.m.Ticketsare$45in advanceor$50ontheday oftheshow.Studenttickets areavailablefor$10. Tablesoffourare$225, andtablesofeightare $450.Bluegrassseriestshirtsareavailableforpurchase.

TheSidney&Berne DavisArtCenterislocated at2301FirstSt.indowntownFortMyers.Formore infoandtickets,visit www.sbdac.comorcall239333-1933.

Music&ArtsCommunityCenter,aswell asmanyoutdoorperformances,educationalprograms,andcommunityoutreach.Celebratethistremendousmilestonewithusaswelookforwardto another30yearsofcreatingcommunity throughmusic.

Fortickets,calltheBarbaraB.Mann boxofficeat239-481-4849orvisitonline atgulfcoastsymphony.org.

TheSidneyandBerneDavisArtCenterJazzyNightsSeries willhosttheDannySinoffTriofeaturingRussellHallandByron LandhamintheGrandAtriumonFriday,March21.

Lastyear,thistriobroughtthecrowdtoastandingovation becauseoftheircaptivatingpresenceandunmatcheddisplayof skill.Themusicianseachget lostinthecompositionsanddrift intocompleximprovisationsthat takeguestsonajourney throughtheirpoeticrhythms. Doorsopenat6:30p.m.,and theperformancebeginsat7:30 p.m.Ticketsare$45inadvance or$50onthedayoftheshow. Studentticketsareavailablefor $10.Tablesoffourare$225and tablesofeightare$450.The Sidney&BerneDavisArt Centerislocatedat2301First St.inthehistoricdowntownFort MyersRiverDistrict. Formoreinfoandtickets, visitwww.sbdac.comorcall239333-1933.

ByronLandham

DannySinoff

SouthlandBluegrassMusicFestivalApril6

SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokaleewelcomesthefourthannualSouthland BluegrassMusicFestivalSunday,April6 startingatnoon.Thefreefestivalwillfeatureoutdoorconcertswithconcertsinthe ZigZagLoungebothbeforeandafterthe festival,aswellasavarietyoffoodtrucks.

Theoutdoorentertainmentlineup announcedhighlightsfreeperformances fromheadlinersRhondaVincent&The Rage,DelMcCoury,TheInfamous Stringdusters,TheTravelin’McCourysand AlligatorAlley.ZigZagLoungeperformanceswillbeannouncedatalaterdate.

Allconcertsarefreewiththemainfestivalperformancesheldoutdoors.Attendees arewelcometobringchairsandallages arewelcome.Alargeselectionoffood truckswillbeattheevent.Coolers,backpacksandpetswillnotbepermitted.

Outdoorfestivalperformers: RhondaVincent&TheRage Itwasherpivotalbluegrassalbum “BackHomeAgain”thattransformed RhondaVincentintotheAll-American BluegrassGirlandcrownedhertheNew QueenofBluegrassbyTheWallStreet Journalin2000.Amulti-awardwinner,with a2017GrammyforBestBluegrassAlbum, anEntertaineroftheYear2001,Songof

theYear2004,sevenconsecutiveFemale VocalistoftheYearawardsfromthe InternationalBluegrassMusicAssociation 2000-2006,andaneighthwinofIBMA FemaleVocalistoftheYearin2015.Her lifelongdreamcametruewhenshewas invitedtobeamemberoftheGrandOle OpryonFeb.28,2020.

Rhondawaitedan345daysandwas officiallyinductedasamemberofthe GrandOleOpryonFeb.6,2021.

DelMcCouryBand

TheInfamousStringdusters

TheInfamousStringdustersareacelebratedAmericanprogressivebluegrass bandknownfortheirvirtuosicmusicianship, innovativearrangements,andgenre-blendingstyle.TheGrammyAward-winning Americanaquintethavemusicalinfluences thattrulyrunthegamut.

TheTravelinʼMcCourys

TheMcCourybrothers-Ronnie(mandolin)andRob(banjo)-werebornintothe bluegrasstradition:theirfather,Del,is amongthemostinfluentialandsuccessful musiciansinthehistoryofthegenre.Years ontheroadwiththeirfatherencouraged theduotoimaginehowtraditionalbluegrasscouldcutinnovativepathwaysinto 21stcenturymusic.

AlligatorAlley&

FloridaBluegrassExpress

FormedinSouthFloridain2014, AlligatorAlleyboastsfourtalentedsingers, musiciansandsongwriterswhoeachbring theirownflavortotheband’ssound.

Evenamongthepantheonofmusic’s finestartists,DelMcCourystandsalone. Fromthenascentsoundofbluegrassthat charmedhardscrabblehillbillyhonkytonks, ruralschoolhousestages,andthecrowning gloryoftheGrandOleOprytothepresentdayculture-buzzofviralvideosanddigital streams,Delisthelivinglink.Onprimetime andlate-nighttelevisiontalkshows,thereis Del.Fromheadliningsold-outconcertsto musicfestivalsofallgenres,includingone carryinghisnamesake,thereisDel.Where audiencesnumberinthetensofthousands,andadmirersasdiverseascountryrockiconSteveEarleandjambandroyalty Phishcountastwoamonghundreds,there isDel.NowhelmingtheDelMcCoury Band,withsonsRonnieandRob,the ensembledidandcontinuestorepresentin alarger,growingmusicalcommunitya peerlesstorchbearerfortheentiresweep andscopeofbluegrasshistory.

Formoreinformation,visitonlineat www.moreinparadise.com.

PERFORMANCES INSWFLORIDA

FEB27

Ole60

TheRanch,FortMyers

MAR1

JustinMoore

ParadiseCoast SportsComplex,Napless

MAR2

TheBeachBoys Artis–Naples

MAR7

TheTemptations &TheFourTops SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

MAR8

MollyHatchet BuddhaLive,FortMyers

Parmalee TheRanch,FortMyers

MAR10

ZZTop BBMannHall,FortMyers

MAR12

LovinSpoonful,Gary Lewis&ThePlayboys, TheClassicsIV BBMannHall,FortMyers

I N C ONCERT

TheLovin Spoonful

APR11

FrankieValli BBMannHall,FortMyers

APR12

MickyDolenz SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

APR26

TravisTritt HertzArena,Estero

StarsoftheSixtiesonMarch12featuresTheLovinSpoonful, GaryLewis&ThePlayboysandTheClassicsIVinconcertat BarbaraB.MannPerformingArtsHallatFSWinFortMyers. Forticketsandmoreinformation,call239-481-4849orvisitonline atbbmannpah.com

MAR13

SisterHazel TheRanch,FortMyers

MAR14

38Special CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, DowntownFortMyers

MAR15

LynchMob BuddhaLive,FortMyers

MAR20

LittleRiverBand BBMannHall,FortMyers

MAR22

RickBraun CoralOaksGolf,CapeCoral

MAR28

ChristoneIngram, SamanthaFish SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

APR3

RascalFlatts HertzArena,Estero

APR5

MercyMe HertzArena,Estero

MAY2

PatBenetar andNeilGiraldo BBMannHall,FortMyers

MAY8

DiamondRio TheRanch,FortMyers

MAY9

L.A.Guns BuddhaLive,FortMyers

MAY14

BritFloyd BBMannHall,FortMyers

MAY15

DylanScott HertzArena,Estero

MAY19

Coheed&Cambria, Mastodon HertzArena,Estero

APR6

UncleKracker TheRanch,FortMyers

VillagePeople Artis–Naples

TheSamGallowayFordConcertSerieswelcomesUncleKracker toTheRanchConcertHallandSalooninFortMyersonApril6. Forticketsandinfo,visitonlineattheranchfortmyers.com

SouthlandBluegrass MusicFestival SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

Dailyconcertupdatesat HappeningsMagazine.net

MAY25

TexasHippieCoalition TheRanch,FortMyers

MAY31

RestlessRoad TheRanch,FortMyers

JUL10

EvlisCostello BBMannHall,FortMyers

Parmalee,SisterHazel,DiamondRio atTheRanchConcertHall&Saloon

TheRanchConcertHall&SalooninFortMyerscontinues toshowcasenationalcountryandrockartists.

Here’swhat’sonthescheduleatpresstime:

TheSamGallowayFordConcertSeriespresentsOle60 onFeb.27,ParmaleeonMarch8,UncleKrackeronApril6, DiamondRioonMay8andRestlessRoadonMay31(with specialguestKelseyHart).

Knownfortheirdistinctfamilyharmony,irresistible melodies,andsure-fireradiofavorites,includingBillboard’s MostPlayedCountrySongof2022,“TakeMyName,” Parmaleehasnot-so-quietlybecomeoneofthegenre’smost undeniablecontemporarycountryhitmakers.

Thegroup–comprisedofbrothersMattThomas (guitar/leadvocals)andScottThomas(drums),alongwith theircousinBarryKnox(bass)andlife-longfriendJosh McSwain(guitar)–hasaccumulatedmorethan1billionondemandstreamsandthreeNo.1hitsincludingtheirbreakthroughhit“Carolina,”theBlancoBrowncollaboration“Just TheWay”and“TakeMyName.”Parmalee’scurrentsingle, “GirlInMine,”isaTop10hitandclimbing.Allbut“Carolina” areonParmalee’snewalbum“ForYou2,”which,at18songs deep,isthedeluxeversionoftheband’sthirdstudioproject “ForYou,”whichwasreleased in2021.

GoldEntertainment announcesalternativerockers SisterHazelwillbecomingto TheRanchConcertHalland SaloononMarch13.

Thelegendaryrockband, knownfortheirchart-topping hitslike“AllforYou”and “ChangeYourMind,”willbring theirsignaturesoundtothe stageforanunforgettable nightofmusic.Joiningthemas aspecialguestisShy Blossom,abelovedlocalband knownfortheirenergeticperformancesanddedicatedfan base.

Formedin1993,Sister Hazelhasbecomeoneofthe

mostbelovedbandsinrock,blendingheartfeltlyricswiththeir signatureSouthern-inspiredsound.Withmultiplechart-toppingsingles,aloyalfanbase,andareputationforhigh-energyliveperformances,thebandcontinuestocaptivateaudiencesacrossthecountry.Theirmusic,knownforitsauthenticityandemotionalresonance,remainsastapleinthealternativerockscene.ThisupcomingshowatTheRanchwill offerfansthechancetoexperiencetheband'stimelesshits andnewmaterialinanintimatesetting.

ShyBlossomisarisingalt/rockbandfromSouthwest Florida,formedinearly2024,justbeforethereleaseoftheir debutalbumBloom.Thisconceptalbumexploresthemesof love,grief,pain,andloss,andfeaturesthelegendaryDavid Abbruzzese,formerdrummerofPearlJam.Ledbythe dynamicAdrianaMcDonald—singer,songwriter,andthe band'scommandingfrontwoman—ShyBlossomhasquickly establisheditselfasoneofthehardest-workingbandsinthe region,performingalloverFlorida.

Ticketsareavailableinadvanceonlineatwww.theranchfortmyers.comwww.goldentertainment.usorbyphoneat 800-514-ETIX(3849).

OtherupcomingshowsatTheRanchConcertHall(not partoftheSamGalloway Series)includeTexasTwisterZZToptributebandonFeb. 28,TheBrokenHearts-Tom PettytributeonMarch7, CharlyandJohayrononMarch 14,FakeFestonMarch22, JoshMeloyonMarch29, ZOSO-TheUltimateLed ZeppelinExperienceonApril 24andTexasHippieCoalition onMay25.Forticketsand moreconcertinfo,visitonline attheranchfortmyers.com. TheRanchConcertHalland Salooncanbereachedbycalling239-985-9839.Formost shows,doorsopenat7p.m.at TheRanchConcertHall& Saloonlocatedat2158 ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

Parmalee-March8

SisterHazel-March13

BBQ,Bands&BrewMarch30

LeeBIABuildersCare’spopular BBQ,Bands&Brewfundraisingevent isreturningonSunday,March30at CaloosaSoundAmphitheaterindowntownFortMyers.

Duringthe14thannualevent, SouthwestFlorida’stoppitmasterswill competeforthetitleof“BestBBQin Town,”accompaniedbyalineupoflive performancesincludingSoapyTuna, RiversideandheadlinerBenAllen Band.Additionally,theeventwillhave numerousvendorsandfun-filledactivitiesforallages,includingachildren’s playareawithabouncehouse,balloon artist,facepainting,gamesandmore. TheeventwillbeemceedbyBig Mama.

Proceedsfromtheeventsupport BuildersCare’smissiontoprovide emergencyconstructionservicesatno costtoneedyanddeservingelderly and/ordisabledhomeowners,andtheirfamilies,who cannotobtainrepairsthroughtraditionalmeans.To date,LeeBIABuildersCarehashelpedmorethan500 LeeCountyhouseholdsandprovidedover$5millionin emergencyconstructionservicesandmaterialsatno costtofamiliesandlocalhomeownersinneed.Since itsinception,theeventhasraisedover$880,000in supportofLeeBIABuildersCare.

AllStarEquipmentRentals&Salesisreturningas presentingsponsorforBBQ,Bands&Brew.Majorand officialsponsorsincludeBlueWaterConstruction,City ofFortMyers,CaloosaSoundAmphitheater,eAtlantic Engineering,FloridaInstall,FUSESpecialtyAppliances, GulfcoastEngineering,GulfStarMarina,Luminary Hotel&Co.,PlumbingSolutions,PriorityMarketing, RoyalPalmCoastRealtorAssociation,Submerged ConsultantsandTitanContracting.

PromotionssponsorsincludeHappeningsMagazine, BigMamaandCarter-PritchettAdvertising.Supporting sponsorsincludeDistinctiveShower,Glass&Mirror; Lennar;LSICompaniesandODCConstruction.

Riverside

Limitedsponsorshipopportunitiesarestillavailableat theVIPSponsorSeating($1,000)andBBQSauceSponsor ($525)levels,offeringavarietyofbenefits.

The2025BBQ,Bands&Brewwillbeheldfrom11a.m. to6p.m.onSunday,March30atCaloosaSound Amphitheater,2101EdwardsDriveinFortMyers.Tickets are$10inadvanceor$15atthegateforadultsandfree forchildren12andunder.Topurchaseticketsandlearn moreaboutremainingsponsorshipopportunities,visit LeeBuildersCare.com/BBQ-Bands-Breworcall239-9380056.

Performancetimesandafulllineupofbarbecueand foodvendorswillbereleasedinthecomingweeks.

BenAllenBand

38SpecialreturnsMarch14

Southernrock legend38Special returnstothestage atCaloosaSound Amphitheaterin downtownFort MyersonFriday, March14.

Havingreleased morethan15 albumssince1976, 38Specialcontinuestobringtheir signatureblastof SouthernRockto morethan100cities eachyear.

Fanscanexpect toheartheband’s arena-rocksmash hits,including“Hold OnLoosely,” “Rockin’Intothe Night,”“CaughtUpinYou,”“FantasyGirl,”“IfI’dBeenthe One,”“BackWhereYouBelong,”“ChainLightnin’,”“Second Chance,”andmore–alltimelesshitsthatremainastapleof radio,immediatelyrecognizablefromthefirstopeningchord.

istDonBarnes(an originalmember),keyboardist/vocalistBobby Capps,drummerGary Moffatt,bassistBarry Dunawayandguitarist JerryRiggs. Ticketscanbepurchasedonlineat www.tixr.comor caloosasoundamp.com. AselectionofVIP, reservedseating,and generaladmissionticketswillbeavailable. Concertgoerscan enjoyfoodanddrinks servedinsideCaloosa SoundAmphitheater; outsidefood,drinks, andcoolersareprohibited.Smalllawnchairs andblanketsarepermittedinthegeneraladmissionlawnarea.

Thecurrentlineupfor38Specialincludesguitarist/vocal-

38SpeciallastperformedattheCaloosaSound AmphitheateronJan.4,2024. CaloosaSoundAmphitheaterislocatedat2101Edwards DriveindowntownFortMyers.

Caloosahatchee CelticFest

ScreamingOrphansare alwaysacrowdpleaser attheannualfestival.

AllythePiperwasnewtothefestivalthisyear.

TheCityofFortMyerspresentedtheannualCaloosahatcheeCelticFestivalJan.24and25atCaloosaSoundAmphitheater. FestivalentertainmentincludedAllythePiper,ScreamingOrphans,Albannach,WestofGalway,Guns&HosesPipes&Drums, CageOʼHanlonandKellynIrishDancers.Above,AlbannachrockedtheCelticFestivalJan.24and25. photosbyJamieKuser

Reading FestMarch1

Twenty-fiveacclaimedand bestsellingauthorsarecoming toLeeCountytotalktofans andsignbooksatthe26th annualSouthwestFlorida ReadingFestivalfrom10a.m. to4p.m.Saturday,March1.

Thefestivaltakesplaceat theFortMyersRegional Library,2450FirstSt.,and bringsininternationallyrecognizedauthorsforadults,teens andchildrentocelebratethe powerofreading,promoteliteracyandlibraryservicesand encourageacommunitywide cultureofreadingforrecreation andpersonaldevelopment.

Thefestivalisadaylong eventfilledwithdiverseand dynamicauthorpresentations, booksignings,livelyactivities forteensandchildren,thelatestlibrarytechnology,youth writingawardpresentations, foodtrucksandmore.Plus, everychildandteenattending theeventwillreceiveafree bookoftheirchoosing,made possiblebyfundingfromfesti-

valsponsorSuncoastCredit Union.

“Seeingalltheexcitement centeredaroundreadingis sucharewardingexperience,” LeeCountyLibrarySystem directorMindiSimonsaid. “Kidshavegrownupwiththe annualtraditionofattending theSouthwestFloridaReading FestivalandtheLeeCounty LibrarySystemishonoredto bepartoftheirliteracyjourney.”

Thefulllistofscheduled authors,listofrelatedfestival events,directionsandmoreis availableonthelatestversion ofthefestival’smobileapp “SWFLReads,”thefestival websiteorbycalling239-4794636.Attendeesalsocansign upforthenewfestivalenewsletteronthewebsiteto receivemonthlyupdates.The SouthwestFloridaReading Festivalisfreeandcommunitysupportedthroughgenerous donations,sponsorshipsand grants.

ACMASongwriterson thePlazaMarch11

TheFortMyersRegional Libraryhasjoinedwiththe AmericanaCommunityMusic Association(ACMA),tooffer freeconcertsofalloriginal musicbylocalartists. Concertswilltakeplacein theamphitheater,whichis locatedonSouthCornog Plaza,2450FirstSt.inthe FortMyersRiverDistrict. Thefreeseasonalevent runsnowthroughMay.

OnTuesday,March11, BobWilliams,KimMayfield andMarieNofsingerwilltake theoutdoorstageat6p.m.

Bringachairorablanket. Showswillbemovedtothe meetingroomslocatednext totheamphitheaterifneeded dependingonweather.

BobWilliamsbeganhis songwritingjourneyatan earlyageandhasnever lookedback.Since2015,he hasreleasedfoursolo albumsandregularlyper-

formsinSouthwestFlorida andWesternNorthCarolina.

KimMayfieldisbetter knownashalfofthe AmericanaduoReckless Saints,withherhusband, RoySchneider.Shecontributedhalfofthesongson theduo’s2023release“Blue TwangledFolk‘n’Roll.” Mayfield’ssong“RingAround theMoon”madeherasemifinalistinthe2019 InternationalSongwriting Competition.

MarieNofsingerisknown asthe“OutlawSongwriter.” Awardwinningsongwriter, nationaltouringperformer andrecordingartist, Nofsingerwilltakeyouona journeyintothesoulof America.

Formoreaboutthe ACMA,visitonlineat www.americanacma.organd followthemonFacebookfor updates.

D ININGIN S OUTHWEST F LORIDA

1stStreetDeli

AnauthenticNewYork-styledelicatessen,1st StreetDelibringsadistinctlyuniquediningconcept tothecasino,featuringdelipickles,freshbread andsandwichesbiggerthanyourappetite.Thehot deliplattersectionfeaturesthreenewfavorites: housemademeatloafwithYukongoldmashed potatoesandbrowngravy;potroastdinnermade withslowbraisedbeefshortrib;andchicken Marsala.

Opendailynoon–8p.m. 506South1stStreet,Immokalee 800-218-0007www.moreinparadise.com

CapeCabaret DinnerTheater

CapeCabaretDinnerTheaterisabeautiful upscalevenuededicatedtodining,dancing,live musicandcomedyshows.Wefeatureacomplete dinnermenu,threefullbars,twolargedining roomswithhardwooddancefloorsandalargeoutdoorpatio.Ourentertainmentincludeslivemusic fromthe60’stothe90’sandthebesttributeband showsinSWFL.Wespecializeinhostingyourprivateeventsandpartiesfor24to350guests. ExecutiveChefPabloFelixandhisstaffprepare deliciousappetizers,entreesanddessertsdailyfor yourenjoyment.Walk-insarewelcome,butreservationsarerecommended.Reserveonlineorcall. 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000 www.capecabaret.com

EE-TO-LEET-KEGrill

TheEE-TO-LEET-KEGrillfeaturescontemporaryregional cuisinesutilizingthefreshest selectionsofsteaks,seafood,and anarrayoflocallysourcedproduce.ThestartersmenunowfeaturesSouthwesttenderlointacos withpicodegalloandchipotle aioli;chickenquesadillawithblack beans,roastedcornandpepper jack;andgrilledpeachsaladwith arugula,candiedpecans,goat cheeseandlemon vinaigrette.Newadditionstotheentréeselectionsincludebeerbatterfishand chipswithcoleslawandtartarsauce;blackenedFloridasnapper;crabcakes withroastedcornsalsa;grilled12-ounceribeyewithsofritoandgarlicpuree; andabeefBourguignonmadewithtenderlointips,pearlonions,mushrooms& redwine.Opendaily8a.m.–midnight.

506South1stSt.,Immokalee

800-218-0007www.moreinparadise.com

EllaMae’sDiner

Nostalgiaservedwithasmile.Afun retro-inspiredeateryservingcomfort foodandclassicdinerfare.Slideintoa boothorpulluptothecounterfora burgerandmilkshakeorthebestall-day breakfastyou’veeverhad.EllaMae’s providesawelcometwisttotheclassic southerndiner.CelebratingDr.EllaMae Piper’slegacy,it’sherethecommunity comestogethertosharestoriesasthey enjoyamealamidstvintage-inspired finishesandabrightcolorpalette.Ella Mae’sDineratLuminaryHotel&Co.is afunretro-inspiredeateryservingup comfortfoodandclassicdinerfare. Slideintoaboothorpulluptothe counterforaburgerandmilkshakeor thebestall-daybreakfastyou’veever had.EllaMae’sisopendailyfrom7am to2pm.Servingbreakfastalldayandlunch. LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 239-314-3854www.LuminaryHotel.com

LuckyMi

AnAsian-inspiredupscale restaurant,LuckyMiNoodle Houseispresentedasanopenkitchenconceptandfeaturesa noodlebar,diningroomandprivatefunctionarea.Chefsblend traditionalingredientswithcontemporaryinfluencestocreate newinterpretationsfordishes suchasVietnamesePho NoodleSoupandKoreanBeef andBroccoli.

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

OxbowBarandGrill

CasualdocksidediningonthedoorstepofDowntownFort Myers.PanoramicriverfrontviewsontheCaloosahatchee.A boater’sretreatwithanupbeatnauticalvibe.Servingcoastal cuisineandmoreforbrunch,lunchanddinner.Retailand rentalstoigniteyourspiritofadventure.Diveintofresh seafood,oystersonthehalfshell,steaks,signaturesandwiches,freshsalads,localcraftbeersandcuratedcocktails. OurhoursareMonday-Thursday11a.m.-10p.m., FridayandSaturday11a.m.-11p.m.andSunday11a.m.9p.m.WenowofferbrunchonSaturdaysandSundays 11a.m.-3p.m.

1300HendrySt.FortMyers

239-314-3856www.oxbowfortmyers.com

SilverKingOceanBrasserie

Acoastal,chef-drivenmenuunlikeanyotherrestaurantin FortMyers.Complementedbyastrikinginteriorthat’sas appealingtotheeyesasthedishesaretothepalette.Asthe Luminary’ssignaturerestaurant,TheSilverKingOcean Brasserieoffersamenushowcasingthequalityoffresh seafoodthroughclean,simplepreparationsusingclassic techniquesforamodernpalate.Centeredonanopen kitchen,thesophisticatedrestaurantfeaturesacoastalinspiredmenuandadditionaloutdoorseatstorelaxand indulgeinthefinestlocalseafoodinSouthwestFlorida. NestledwithinSilverKing,you’llfindTheFloridaRoom,aprivatediningspacethatseats14guests,perfectforintimate gatheringsandcelebrationsandnamedafterFlorida Heitman.Ifyourgroupislarger,wefeatureavarietyof venueswithentertainingoptionsavailablefromuniqueseatingtotailoredmenus.HoursareTuesday-Saturdayfrom 5-10p.m.

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

TikiHutBar&Grill atDolphinKeyResort

There'salwayssomethingtodoattheTikiHutBar&Grillat theDolphinKeyResort.LocatedinDowntownCapeCoral,the biggestTikibarintheworldoffersliveentertainmentWednesday throughSunday,KeyWestStyleRelaxWednesdayandThursday, Lightoutdooratmosphere,sofamily,andfriendstwoorfour leggedarewelcome.Greatfoodmenu,withFloridaSpecials,pool table,TVs.Open7days.Kitchenopenlate.

1502MiramarSt.,CapeCoral 239-540-8454www.dolphinkeyresort.com

TwistedFork

TheTwistedForkisahot-rodandmoto-culturethemedrestaurantfeaturingascratchkitchenandcustomcocktails.Afamily friendlyspaceadjacentBert'sBackPorchconcertvenuewith loadsofoutdoorspace,ithasrapidlybecomeCharlotteCounty's hottestplacetoeat,drinkandhavefun!"

2208ElJobeanRoad,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675www.twistedfork.net

YachtRock theDock

atSeminoleCasinoHotel

AmbrosiaheadlinedthesoldoutYachtRocktheDock concertFeb.1atSeminoleCasinoHotelImmokalee. OtherhitmakingperformersincludedJohnFordColey, WalterEgan,EliottLurieofLookingGlassandPeter Beckett,thevoiceofPlayer. photosbyJamieK.Kuser

BurleighDrummond,foundingmemberofAmbrosia

PeterBeckett,thevoiceofPlayer

WalterEgan

JoePuerta,foundingmemberofAmbrosia

JohnFordColey