November 2022 Happenings Magazine

SWFLStrong

Wow,didwealljustexperiencean amazinglypowerfulstorm.Inmy nearly20yearshereinSWFlorida,I havenotexperiencedanythingquite likethisone.Thelossoflifeandpropertyismindboggling,nottomention thehardhittoourlocaleconomy.As weallcanimagine,itwill takeyearsforusto recoverfromthisdevastation.

Nonetheless,wewill recover.Wewillrebuild. Wewillmoveforward. Together,wewilldothis. Wehaveto.

It’ssoencouragingto seesomanypeople, businessesandorganizationsintheartscommunitycometogetherto helponeanother.

Intheentertainmentandfood industry,somanypeoplearewithout jobs...again.Likewedidn’thavea toughenoughtimewiththeCOVID pandemic.Meanwhile,somanymusicians(localandnational)havebandedtogethertosupportoneanother andtosupportthosewholosteven more.

Somanypeoplehaveextendeda helpinghandtoneighborsand strangers.Thatisawesome.

KathyandIaresohonoredand proudtoliveinacommunitylikethis andthatwecancallitourhome. Optimistically,Ilookforwardtothe futurewithhopeandfaiththatwewill comebackstronger,renewedand maybealittlemorekindertoone another.WeareSWFLStrong.

Onstage

Despitedamagefromthehurricane,mostifnotallofourtheatrical venuesarebackopenandoperating againasofthiswriting.Sometheatresdelayedthestartoftheirproductionsormovedshowsaround.So let’sdiveinandtellyouwhoison stage.

ThePlayersCircleTheatrein NorthFortMyersstartsitsnewseasonwithMurderattheHoward Johnson’sNov.1-20.

AChorusLineisonstageat BroadwayPalminFortMyersnow throughNov.12.Thatwillbefollowed byIrvingBerlin’sWhiteChristmas Nov.18throughDec.30.

TheCharlottePlayersproduction ofBlitheSpiritplaysOct.28-Nov.12 attheLangdonPlayhouse.

JekyllandHydethemusicalisat NewPhoenixTheatrein FortMyersnowthrough Nov.13.

InCapeCoral, CulturalParkTheateris revisingitsBroadway seriesscheduleandis lookingaheadto Decemberwhenthey kickofftheirconcert series.

Afterdealingwitha floodeddowntowntheatre,FloridaRepertory TheatregivesusIncident atOurLadyofPerpetualHelpnow throughNov.13.

TheNaplesPlayerswillgetusinto theholidayspiritwhentheystageA ChristmasCarol,themusicalNov.23 -Dec.18.

TheThanksgivingPlaywillbepresentedNov.4-20atLaboratory TheaterofFloridainFortMyers.

IntheOffBroadwayPalm,Not Now,DarlingplaysuntilNov.5.That willbefollowedbyHa!Ha!Ho!The HolidayShowonstageNov.10 throughDec.25.

FGCUTheatreLabhasmovedthe performancedatesforEnemyofthe PeopletoNov.18-20.

InNaples,GulfshorePlayhouse presentsSteelMagnoliasNov.12to Dec.4attheNorrisCenter.

TheStudioPlayerswillperform OtherDesertCitiesNov.25-Dec.18 inNaples.

TheatreZoneisexcitedtostart theirnextseasoninNapleswhen theypresentHomefortheHolidays Dec.9-11.

OnMarco,theArtsCenterTheatre givesusApartment3Anowthrough Nov.13.ThatwillbefollowedbyThe OddCouple(femaleversion)Nov.30 -Dec.18.

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MurderattheHowardJohnson’s opensseasonatPlayersCircleTheater

PlayersCircleTheaterwill openits2022-23professional theaterseasonwiththehilariouscomedyMurderatThe HowardJohnson’sonTuesday, Nov.1.

ThisBroadwayscrewball comedyaboutthreemurder plotsthatgohysterically wrong,willstarnationally knowncomicandareafavorite RCSmith,AngelaWatsonfrom TV’sStepbyStep(7seasons), whichsheco-starredwith SusanSummersandPatrick Duffy,andlocalfavoriteSteven Coe,wholastyearstarredin PlayersCircleTheater’s, LifespanofaFact.

Theplayisdirectedby RobertCacioppo.

This1980BroadwaycomedywrittenbyRonClarkand SamBobrickhasbeencalled “AHolidayofLaughter”by NBC-TVsinceitsthreefastpacedscenestakeplaceon Christmas,July4thandNew Year’sEve.InMurderatthe HowardJohnson’s,weseea dentist(StevenCoe),hislover(Angela Watson)andherusedcardealerhusband (RCSmith)alltryingtokilleachotheron threesuccessiveholidays.

“JustasMelBrookssatirizedcowboy westernsinBlazingSaddlesandHitchcock moviesinHighAnxiety,playwrightsClark& Bobrickcleverlysatirizesexualitycharged murdermystery’slikeDoubleIndemnity andThePostmanAlwaysRingsTwice,” saysCacioppo.

Thelocalproductionfeaturessetdesign byStephenMcLean,lightsandsound designbyTylerOmundson,costume designbyTerriSchaeferandstagemanagement/propsbyReneeLudwig.

“ThishasbeenanextraordinarilydifficulttimeformanySouthwestFloridians.It hasbeensaidthatlaughteristhebest medicine,sowearedelightedtoopenour 2022-23seasonwiththisfunescapistplay! AmazinglyourtheaterattheShellFactory, itslobbyandrestaurantsufferednodamage.WeweregoingtoopenOct.25,but wantedtogiveourbelovedcommunity anotherweektoheal,”saysproducing

directorCarrieLundCacioppo.

Co-foundersofPlayersCircle,Robert andCarrieCacioppoarenostrangersto MurderattheHowardJohnson’s,having produceditstarringCarrieanddirectedby Robertin1992atSanibelIsland’sPirate Playhouse.Theyalsoproducedittwiceat FloridaRep,whichtheywereco-founders, bothin2000and2015.“It’sjustoneof thoseshowsthataudiencesreallygetto relax,unwindandhavefun,”says Cacioppo.

DiscountedpreviewsrunfromNov.14,Tuesday-Thursdayat7p.m.and Fridaysat8p.m.Allticketsforpreviews only$30.OpeningNightstakeplaceonthe firstSaturdayofeachproductionwitha complimentarychampagneandmusical entertainment30minutesbefore7p.m. curtain.

PerformancesrunNov.1–20.Allperformancesareat7p.m.exceptFridaysat 8p.m.andSundaysat2p.m.VIPtickets are$50forsouthsection(centersection) andfrontrowsoneastandwestsections. Generalsidesectionticketsineastand

westsectionsinrows2-5areonly$35. Subscriptionpackagesstartatfourshows foraslittleas$100.Formoreinformation ortopurchaseticketsorsubscriptions,call 239-800-3292orgoonlineat Playerscircletheater.com.

MurderattheHowardJohnson’sisperformedinthrustconfigurationwithaudiencesonthreesides.Only150seatswith noseatmorethanfourrowsfromthe stage.Parkingisfree.Dinnerisavailable inSouthernGrillRestaurantadjacentto theater’slobby(call239-995-3999for reservations)orenjoythenewupscale menuavailableinthetheater’slobbyto theaterpatronsonly,mustbeseated90 minutesbeforetheshow.Enjoyafree glassofwinewitheveryentreepurchased. Fordinnerreservations,tellboxoffice whenorderingyourticketsat239-8003292.

Toviewthenewlobbymenu,goonline atPlayerscircletheater.com.PlayersCircle PerformingArtsCenterattheShellFactory islocatedat15644NorthTamiamiTrail, NorthFortMyers.

RCSmith,AngelaWatsonandStevenCoe. photobyMikeShapiro

THECHARLOTTEPLAYERS

BlitheSpiritplaysthrough

Nov.12atLangdonPlayhouse

Afteradelayby HurricaneIan,TheCharlotte Playersseasonisbackup andrunningwithBlithe Spirit.

Thisplayconcernsthe socialiteandnovelist CharlesCondomine,who invitestheeccentricmedium andclairvoyant,Madame Arcati,tohishousetoconductaseance,hopingto gathermaterialforhisnext book.

Theschemebackfires whenheishauntedbythe ghostofhisannoyingand temperamentalfirstwife, Elvira,aftertheseance. Elviramakescontinual attemptstodisruptCharles's marriagetohissecondwife, Ruth,whocannotseeor heartheghost.

BlitheSpiritwillbeperformedOct.28-30,Nov.3 -6andNov.10-12atthe LangdonPlayhouse,1182 MarketCircleinPort Charlotte.

BlitheSpiritisdirectedby SandiWoodwithscene designbyBillOlsonand ChrisSmith.

ADeanMartinand Friendstributeshowis scheduledforNov.17and 18at7:30p.m.atthe LangdonPlayhouse.

TheCharlottePlayerswill notbepresentingNeil Simon’sRumorsonstagein Novemberasoriginally planned.

Theseasonwillmove forwardwithTheBest ChristmasPageantEverthe musicalDec.7-11.Inthis hilariousChristmasclassic, acouplestrugglingtoputon achurchChristmaspageant isfacedwithcastingthe Herdmankids-probablythe mostinventivelyawfulkids inhistory.Youwon'tbelieve themayhem-andthefunwhentheHerdmanscollide withtheChristmasstory headon.Thisdelightful comedyisadaptedfromthe best-sellingyoungadult book,andhasbecomea holidaystapleforgroups acrosstheUnitedStates.

Forticketsandmore information,call941-2551022orvisitonlineat www.charlotteplayers.org

HomefortheHolidays atTheatreZoneinNaples

TheatreZoneinNapleskicksoffits 2022-2023seasonwithitsoriginal, annualproductionHomeforthe Holidays.

Performancesarescheduledfor 7:30p.m.onDec.9and10.Matinees arescheduledfor2p.m.onDec.10 and11.

HomefortheHolidaysisconceivedanddirectedbyTheatreZone’s FounderandartisticdirectorMark Danni,togetherwithmusicaldirector CharlesFornaraandchoreographer KarenMolnarDanni.Itisafestive feastofthesensesandentertainswith aselectionofbelovedandmemorable songs,exuberantanduniquechoreography,andextravagantlycolorfulcostumesilluminatedforadazzlingeffect.

Performedbyaprofessionalcast

andliveorchestra,Homeforthe Holidaysremindsaudiencesoftheuniversalpowerofmusic,songand dance,celebratedinuniquewaysby audiencestheworldover.“Ourintentionistoupliftthespiritsatthebeginningofajoyoustimeoftheyear,” notedMarkDanni.

Heartwarmingholidayclassics include“SleighRide,”Rockin’Around theChristmasTree,”'AllIWantFor ChristmasIsYou","I'llBeHomeFor Christmas","MerryChristmasDarling" andmanymore.

Ticketsrangefrom$50-$65 dependingonselectedseats,withpremiumseatsavailableat$85.Formore informationandtopurchasetickets, visitTheatre.Zoneorcall888-9663352x1.

TheatreZone’ssmallprofessional theatrescontractwiththeActors’ EquityAssociationensuresaccessto thebestactors,singers,dancers, musiciansandstagemanagement professionalsfromthroughoutthe country.

Thenonprofit,501©3wasestablishedin2005byMarkDanniand KarenMolnarDanni,whohaveboth enjoyedsuccessfulcareersonand Off-Broadway.

TheatreZonestagesitsmusical productionsinanintimate,250-seat theatreconvenientlylocatedinNaples at13275LivingstonRoad,between PineRidgeandVanderbiltBeach Roads,inadedicatedbuildingnestled withinthecampusofCommunity SchoolofNaples.

Jekyll&Hyde atNewPhoenixTheatre

NewPhoenixTheatreinFortMyers opensitsnewseasonwithJekyllandHyde themusicalOct.20-Nov.13.

Theepicstrugglebetweengoodand

evilcomestolifeonstageinthemusical phenomenon,Jekyll&Hyde.Basedonthe classicstorybyRobertLouisStevenson andfeaturingathrillingscoreofpoprock hitsfrommulti-Grammy-andTony-nominatedFrankWildhornanddouble-OscarandGrammy-winningLeslieBricusse, Jekyll&Hydehasmesmerizedaudiences theworldover.

Anevocativetaleoftwomen–one,a doctor,passionateandromantic;theother, aterrifyingmadman–andtwowomen–one,beautifulandtrusting;theother,beautifulandtrustingonlyherself–bothwomen inlovewiththesamemanandboth unawareofhisdarksecret.

ThelocalproductionisdirectedbyScott CarpenterwithmusicaldirectionbyJulie BeardenCarver,choreographybyCarling WittandcostumesbyBrendaKensler. PerformancesareOct.20,21,27and28 andNov.10and11at8p.m.;Oct.22and 29andNov.12at6p.m.;andOct.23,30 andNov.13at3p.m.

Thetheatreislocatedat3211 McGregorBlvd.,unit1and2,FortMyers. Forticketsandinfo,call239-284-5214 orvisit www.newphoenixtheatrefortmyers.org

CostumesbyBrendaKensler

CulturalParklooksaheadtoconcertseason

ByMarkFleming

Asweallstruggletorecoverfrom thewrathofHurricaneIanandthe destructionleftinhiswake,Cultural ParkTheatreCompanywillspend mostofthemonthofNovemberreconstructingourremainingseasonof BroadwaySeriesproductions.We hopetopublishanewschedulesoon.

Beingdirectlyinvolvedinandgiving backtoourcommunityhasalways beenparamounttoourtheatrecompanyandnow,morethanever,we’llbe exploringwaystochannelourbest resourcestowardbuildingbackour SWFloridaparadise.We,asalways, remainSWFloridaStrong!

Wearelookingforwardtoour ConcertSeries,beginningDec.2at CulturalParkTheatreCompany.

AlyssaLeMayandFriendsopens ourholidayconcertmonthonDec.2at 7p.m.withtheirtributetotheholidays. We’relookingforwardtowelcoming NeilZirconia,TheUltimateFaux Diamond,backtoourconcertstageon Saturday,Dec.3at7p.m.and

Sunday,Dec.4at3p.m.forhis Holidayconcert.

DavidMorinreturnstotheCPTC stagewithhisliveElvis&FriendstributetotheholidaysonFriday,Dec.9 andSaturday,Dec.10at7p.m.and Sunday,Dec.11at3p.m.Andback forhisone-nightonlyannualclassic ChristmasconcertisCPTCfavorite MichaelD’AmoreonThursday,Dec.15 at7p.m.

Onlineticketingiscoming.Our onlineticketingoptionforCPTCand shouldbeupandrunningverysoon.

Ticketpricesarereduced.Asweall continuetobattletheeconomicissues causedbytheongoingCovidpandemic,wehaveloweredourticketpricesto makeattendinglivetheatermore affordableforeveryone.Startplanning yourentertainmentcalendarnow!Call foryourindividual,seasonorflexpass ticketstoday.

Sponsorsandpatronsarealways welcomeatanylevel.Weencourage alltoreviewthenewlevelsofsupport thatareavailable.Patronswhocon-

tributeanyamountwillbefeaturedon ourlobbydigitaldisplays.Sponsorand adpricinghasbeenrevisedandone cannowadvertiseinourplaybillforas littleas$35foraone-timeindividual showad.Visitourwebsiteforupdated informationonsponsorshipopportunities.

Parkconstructioniscomplete. We’relookingforwardtostagingseveraleventsinandaroundtheparkitself. Withitsnewlylandscapedgroundsto thewalkingpaths,CulturalPark’sscenicbeautyprovidesapicturesque backdropforpatronstoenjoyastroll orawelcomerestononeofthemany benches.

CulturalParkTheatre…Wherethe funis.

TheCulturalParkTheaterislocated at528CulturalParkBlvd.inCape Coral.Calltheboxofficeformore informationat239-772-5862orvisit www.CulturalParkTheater.com

MarkFlemingisexecutivedirector oftheCulturalParkTheatreCompany.

AChristmasCarol themusicalatNaplesPlayers

AftermorethanadecadelongrunattheTheatreat MadisonSquareGarden,A ChristmasCarol,theMusical isaspectacularadaptationof CharlesDickens’mostwellknownstoryandwillplayNov. 23–Dec.18inBlackburn HallatTheNaplesPlayers. Broadwayheavyhitters AlanMenken(Disney’s BeautyandtheBeast, Disney’sTheLittleMermaid, LittleShopofHorrors)and LynnAhrens(Ragtime, Seussical,OnceonThis Island),breathefantasticnew lifeintotheclassictaleof EbenezerScrooge(Brad Brenner)andhisghostly encounters.

CEO&executiveartistic directorBryceAlexander directstheproductionandwill bejoinedbyassistantdirector DianeDavis,choreographer DawnLebrechtFornara, musicdirectorCharles Fornara,scenicdesigner SadieWard,lightingdesigner JustinMiller,sounddesigners JacobMynyandBradleyVan Houten,costumedesigner DotAuchmoody,stagemanagerLuciaStandridgeand

choreographyassistantErica Sample.

"Thisproductionhasallof thedepthandspectaclethat we'vecometoexpectfroma Broadwayproduction,butit's shorterlengthmakesitaperfectnightoutatthetheater forthewholefamily,"said Alexander.

AlexanderwillleadanallstarensemblecastofNaples favorites,manyofwhomhave becomeregularstaplesof TheNaplesPlayersmost popularshows.Thecast includes(inalphabetical order):SantiAlezard,Aleena Arico,RobinBacheGray, VeronicaBecerra,EmirBilen, MaximusBogert,Maddie Brendel,BradBrenner, BraxtonCabrera,William Condit,JordanCrawford, FrankScottDavis,Vivienne Engelmann,Elizabeth Fincher,LinHart,CindyHile, KevinKenneally,Olivia Lachance,JosephLoiacono, PaulLopresti,Elizabeth Marcantonio,LizzyMehler, SydneyMiller,AlexMinarik, GavinOtt,BretPoulter,Tom Rex,RoseannRuggiero, SandraSalcedo,Lorelai Vega,Renee VrehasandBealey CateWhite.

Aredcarpet eventopentothe publicisslatedfor Wednesday,Nov. 23from6:30to 7:30p.m.andfeatureslocalvendors,food,drinks, andlivemusic fromtheband Chariot.

FromNov.23–Dec.18,performancesare Wednesdaysand Thursdaysat7:30 p.m.,Fridaysand Saturdaysat8 p.m.andSundays at2p.m.Those interestedcanvisit onlineat NaplesPlayers.org anytimeorcall 239-263-7990.

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TheThanksgivingPlayatLaboratoryTheater

TheLaboratoryTheaterofFloridawill presenttheSouthwestFloridapremiereof LarissaFastHorse’sTheThanksgivingPlay onNov.4.ThecomedyrunsuntilNov.20.

PlaywrightLarissaFastHorse(Sicangu LakotaNation)isa2020MacArthurFellow, andTheThanksgivingPlaywillopenatthe HayesTheateronBroadwayinspring 2023.

TheThanksgivingPlayexploresagroup ofwhiteteacherswhoenthusiasticallyplan tocreatearespectfulandpoliticallycorrect Thanksgivingplayfortheirschoolchildren. AfterwinningagranttohireaNative Americanactress,mayhemandhilarity ensuewhentheactressturnsouttobea whiteladywithatan.

ArtisticdirectorAnnetteTrossbach says,"thissatireisrazor-sharp,serving upcomedicmomentaftermomentabout traditionalelementaryschool Thanksgivingplaysandthewhitewashed UnitedStateshistorythatinformsthem,aswellasthewell-meaningbutterriblylostteachersbehindthewholeendeavor.Audiences youngandoldwilllaughalongbecause,atitsheart,it'salltrue."

DirectorMadelaineWeymouthsays,“IlovewhenIhavenoidea whereaplaywillgonext.TheThanksgivingPlayisfullofthose

surprises.Youwidenyoureyesat

LarissaFastHorse’saudacity,andthen you’regigglingbehindyourhand,not sureifyoushouldbelaughingatall,until you’relaughingoutloud.Everyonegets lampoonedinTheThanksgivingPlay.

FastHorseshowsusthepoliticsofteachersandsmall-timetheaterthroughafun housemirrorandmakesitfeelridiculous andnaturalatthesametime.It’sgotit all:Physicalgags,strongjokes,sleeper linesthatyouonlyrealizearefunnyafter you’vethoughtaboutitforasecond.It's oneofthoseshowsthatleavesyou guessinghowitcouldpossiblyend...and whenFastHorsedeliversyouthere,you think,oh,ofcourse!inawaythat'strue tosatire.”

TheThanksgivingPlayfeatures

StacyStauffer(Logan),RyanAdair (Jaxton),KassidyRenee(Alicia)and AndrewSarkozy(Caden).

PerformancedatesareNov.4,5,10,11,12,17,18and19at8 p.m.andNov.6,13,19and20at2p.m.Half-pricedpreviewsare onNov.2and3at8p.m.Fortickets,call239-218-0481oronline atwww.laboratorytheaterflorida.com.TheLaboratoryTheateris locatedat1634WoodfordAve.indowntownFortMyers.

AndrewSarkozy,KassidyRenee,StacyStauffer, andRyanAdairinTheThanksgivingPlayatThe LaboratoryTheater. photobySiskMedia

IncidentatOurLadyofPerpetualHelp

FloridaRepertoryTheatre reopenswithnewcomedy

AsHurricaneIan tookitstollonthe localcommunity, FloridaRepertory Theatredidnot escapeitswrath. However,afterseveralweeksofflood remediationand repairs,FloridaRep’s HistoricArcade Theatreisnowready towelcomeaudiences tothefirstmainstage productionofits25th anniversaryseason.

IncidentatOur LadyofPerpetual Help,anew,situationalcomedyby KatieForgette,opens Friday,Oct.28and runsthroughNov.13. Asagifttothecommunity,FloridaRepis offeringfreeadmissionforB-section seatingatthe7p.m. performanceon Saturday,Oct.29. Limitedfreeseating available;advance reservationsrequired.

“Ourlocalcommunitywasbatteredby thestorm,andlikeall ofusatFloridaRep, hasbeenworkingdiligentlytosalvage, recover,andrepair ourpropertiesinan attempttoreturnto ‘normal,’”saidGreg Longenhagen,producingartisticdirector.“Wethinkour friendsandneighbors needagoodlaughto lifttheirspiritsandour productionofIncident promisestodojust that.”

IncidentatOur LadyofPerpetual Helpissetin1973 andcentersaround

theO’Sheas,afamily justlikeanyotherin town:middle-class, Irish,Catholic,and well-behaved. Nineteen-year-old Lindaislefttotellher youngersisterabout thebirdsandthe bees,andchaos ensueswhentheir parishpriestoverhears thebawdydetails. FatherLovettconfrontsthefamilyabout the“corruptionoftheir daughter’ssoul,”andit takeseveryO’Sheato savethefamilyname frompublicridicule.

Theproduction starsensemblememberDavidBreitbarth, EmmaGeer,Gigi Lieze-Adams,Carine Montbertrandand SuzanneO’Donnell.

Ensemblemember ChrisClavellidirects andisjoinedbyan expertcreativeteam includingsetdesigner JimHunter,costume designerKimGriffin, lightingdesignerJulie Duro,sounddesigner KatieLowe,and ensemblestagemanagerAudreyM.Brown.

Ticketsare$63/$59 forregularperformances,withdiscounted previewsofferedat $39/$35onOct.2527andmaybepurchasedbycallingthe boxofficeat239-3324488ortoll-freeat 877-787-8053orby visitingwww.floridarep.org.

FloridaRepertory Theatreislocatedat 2268BaySt.inhistoricdowntownFort Myers.

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Suzanne OʼDonnell

Emma Geer

Carine Montbertrand

Gigi Lieze-Adams

AChorusLine atBroadwayPalm

Theshowmustgoon,soBroadwayPalmhasreopenedafter HurricaneIanwithAChorusLineplayingnowthroughNov.12. Theoriginalproductionwasanunprecedentedboxofficehit receivingtwelveTonyAwardnominationsandwinningnine.This sensationalmusicalcapturesthespiritandtensionofaBroadway chorusaudition.

OriginallyscheduledtoopenOct.7,HurricaneIandelayedthe newseasonandAChorusLinedidnotopenuntilOct.13. BroadwayPalmhasbeenanintegralpartofSouthwestFloridafor 30yearsandtheyarecommittedtoaidintherecoveryofthe communityduringthisdevastatingtime.TheBroadwayPalmteam keptverybusybefore,during,andafterthestormbydonating theirtimetolocalorganizationsandhelpingfriends,familyand membersofthecommunity.Thetheatrewasaresourceforfood andwaterimmediatelyfollowingthestormandtheypartnered withWorldCentralKitchentoamplifyefforts.Inaddition, BroadwayPalmwillbedonatingaportionofticketsalesdirectlyto localHurricaneIanrelief funds.

Thousandsauditioned, 17gettothestage,butin theendonlyeightwillwin thechancetodance!A ChorusLineexploresthe innerlivesandbittersweet ambitionsofprofessional Broadwayperformers.The showfeaturesonepowerhousenumberafteranoth-

erandisabrilliantfusionofsong,dance,andauthenticdrama. Thememorablescoreincludes“One,”“ICanDoThat,”“Atthe Ballet,”“TheMusicandtheMirror,”“IHopeIGetIt”andmore.

AChorusLineisbeingdirectedandchoreographedbyAmy MarieMcCleary.ThisisanextraspecialshowforMcClearyas thiswasthefirstshowinwhichsheworkedwithPrather Productions,20yearsagoasacastmember.Sinceherperformingdebut,shehasperformedin,directedand/orchoreographed countlessproductionsforBroadwayPalmandPrather Productions.

PerformancesareWednesdaythroughSundayeveningswith selectmatinees.BeginningNov.1,performancesareTuesday throughSundaywithselectedmatinees.Ticketscanbereserved bycalling239-278-4422,byvisitingwww.BroadwayPalm.comor bystoppingbytheboxofficeat1380ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

OffBroadwayPalmrestartsseason

TheOffBroadwayPalm’sseason beganSept.22andrunsthroughMay 20,2023.

PerformancesareTuesdaythrough Sundayevenings(noTuesdayevening

performancesMaythroughOctober)with selectmatinees.

TheOffBroadwayPalmseason beginswithNotNow,Darling.Itplays nowthroughNov.5.

Thismadcapfarcefeaturesmistresses,minks,mobsters,mistakenidentities,misguidedshoppers,suspicious wives,andscantilycladwomenhiding incupboards.ALondonfursalonowner sellshisnewmistress'husbandafur coatforanextremelylowpriceinorder towinheraffection,butthingsgoarray whenthehusbanddecidestogivethe coattohisownmistress.

ThatshowwillbefollowedupbyHa! Ha!Ho!TheHolidayShowNov.10 throughDec.25.Celebratetheseason withthisha,ha,hoholidayrevue.Enjoy lotsoflaughsandtraditionalholiday favoritesyouknowandlove.Join Santa,hiselves,afewreindeerand maybeevenanElvisortwo!Thereis somethingforeveryoneinthisholiday revuethatwillwarmyourheartandis

guaranteedtogetyouinholidayspirit!

TheOffBroadwayPalmTheatreis BroadwayPalm’ssecondperformance venue.Ticketpricesrangefrom$50to $70withsubscription,group,andchildren’spricesavailable.

Formoreinformation,visitonlineat www.BroadwayPalm.com,call239-2784422orstopbytheboxofficeat1380 ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

WhiteChristmaswillbeat BroadwayPalmNov.18-Dec.30.

KenQuiriconeandChristopherBrentin NotNow,Darling.

TheHolidayShowplaysNov.10through Dec.25intheOffBroadwayPalm.

TheBowerSchool ofMusic&theArtsat FloridaGulfCoast University’sTheatre Programwillpresent AnEnemyofthe Peoplewrittenby HenrikIbsenand directedbytheatre professorDan Bacalzo.

OriginallyscheduledforOct.21-30, theproductionwas delayedbyHurricane Ianandwillnowbe presentedNov.1820inTheatreLabin theArtsComplexat FGCUinFortMyers.

Astubborndoctorwantstosave livesbybringingattentiontoapublic healthcrisis,buthiseffortsare stymiedbypoliticiansandcitizens

concernedwitheconomicrepercussions.Brandedan“enemyofthepeople”bythoseseekingtosilencehim, hestandstoloseeverythingdearto

him–hisjob,his reputation,hisfamily,andtheirfuture well-being–ifhe continuestospeak out.

Performanceswill beNov.18and19 at7:30p.m.and Nov.19and20at2 p.m.

Therewillalsobe adiscussionwiththe castandcrewfollowingthe2p.m. performanceonNov. 19.

Ticketsforthis eventare$10for thegeneralpublic and$7forstudentsandareavailable forpurchaseonlineatfgcu.edu/theatrelab,oratthedoor,basedon availability.

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BirthofAestheticEcologyatDavisArtCenter

BinaryPerceptionofVenusbyFrancescoGilliainCapitalGallery

TheSidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter announcestwoartexhibitionsopeningatArtWalk onFriday,Nov.4.Shivoo-Shivoo,TheBirthof AestheticEcology,agroupexhibition,willbeon displayinthedownstairsGrandAtrium.Upstairsin theCapitalGallery,anexhibitcalledTheBinary PerceptionofVenusbyartistFrancescoGilliawill befeatured.

TheShivoo–Shivoo,ThebirthofAesthetic Ecologyexhibitiongivesbirthtoamovementinart thatwillbeknownas“TheData-AArtMovement.” Itsdevelopmentbeganin1980withnothingmore thanavisionforakindofartthatcouldrespondto theincreasingcrisesofanunsustainablehuman civilizationandaglobalenvironmentthatiscollapsingunderthepressureofhumanactivity.

Fortytwoyearsinthemaking,thevisionis nowarealityandasufficientlyrobustaesthetic calledData-Ahasemergedreadytopresentan artmovementtorespondtothehumanandenvironmentalcrisis.TheData-Aaestheticwouldhave neverbeenpossiblewithoutthecollaborationof manyartistsandorganizingspecialistsandthe assistanceofGovernmentofficials,Scientists, Privateenterprises,Religiousinstitutions,media asintelevision,radio,newspapers,magazines andthousandsofpeoplefromallwalksoflifewho

contributedtomakingthevisionareality.

AestheticEcologyisanemergingnew fieldofstudythatisbornofthearts,to moveontoScience,Philosophyandseveralotherinterconnecteddisciplines,with theexpressedpurposeofaidinghumanitytoovercomethethreatofextinction posedbytheglobalenvironmentalcollapseoftheearth’sbiosphere.Whilethe idealsbehindAestheticEcologymay appearaugustatfirst,theartthatisdrivingitsmeaningandpurposeisdemonstrablyartoperatingatalevelofunity withthenaturalworld,ofakindthat humanityhasneverexperiencedbefore. Shivoo-ShivoogroupexhibitionparticipatingartistsincludeTiitéBaquero,Beth CarterBell,CesarAguileraandother specialguests.

TheBinaryPerceptionofVenusby artistFrancescoGilliawillbefeaturedin theCapitalGallery.Gillia’snudesareparticularlyevocativeofthecolumnsofmassivearchaicGreektemplesscattered acrossthelandscapeofsouthernItaly. FrancescomovedtoFloridain2013 wherethesacredviewofthebodytransitionedtotheabstractedrepresentationof wings,inacryliccolorsandgildedbackgrounds,amundanespinonthe Byzantinesacredicons,embracingthe popularityofselfietaking,manifestingin

facttheprofane.Thepaintingsarean attempttogetpeopletothinkbeyondthe superficialnatureofart,andtounderstandthatitisultimatelyameansto invokeideasinpeople,toinspireorcaptivatethemandthattheopenmawofthe Venusflytrapisonlycoloredredinorder toentraptheminacycleofdistraction.

Whileconfrontational,theinstallation locatestheviewerinatransitionalplace definedbyastateoftensionbetweenthe sacredperceptionofourbeingandthe sexualityofthesubject.Suchpositioning allowsforacontemporaryversionofthe classicaldichotomybetweenthesacred andtheprofane.

DuetoHurricaneIan,SBDAC'selevatortotheupperfloorsandrooftopisnot operational.Theyareworkingtorestore servicetotheelevatorsothatallspaces inSBDACwillonceagainbeaccessible toallmembersoftheSouthwestFlorida community.

Openingnightforbothexhibitionswill beNov.4from6to10p.m.Bothshows willbeondisplaythroughNov.22.The Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenterislocatedat2301FirstSt.inthehistoricdowntownFortMyersRiverDistrict.

Formoreinformationcall239-3331933orvisitthewebsiteat www.sbdac.com

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FrancescoGillia

DominickTascheratDAASGallery

InthemonthofNovember, DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Giftsis showcasingtheartworkof DominickTascherandhiscollectionentitledFeelingFree.

TheopeningreceptionisscheduledforFriday,Nov.4from6to 9:30p.m.inconjunctionwiththe monthlyFortMyersArtWalk.The exhibitionwillbeondisplay throughNov.27.

Additionally,DAASCo-Opis hostingapleinairdemowith SWFLartistsDanaEndersand JohnRizza,amongothers.The demonstrationswillhappenduring theMakersMarketEventon Sunday,Nov.6from9a.m.to3 p.m.

DominickTascherwasbornand raisedinBordeaux,France.He discoveredhispassionforthearts atayoungage,alwaysdrawing andaspiringtobeacardesigner oranarchitect.Growingupinone ofthemostbeautifulcitiesin France,hewassurroundedbyhistoryandvisualarts.Hesoonacquireda loveformusicandpaintings.

architect,buthispassionforthearts andpaintingneverlefthim.Moving toSt.Martinwithhisfamilyinthe late80s,thebeautyandcolorfulcultureoftheCaribbeaninspiredhimto gobacktohiseaselandstartpaintingagain.Hisjourneydidnotstop thereasherelocatedtotheUSin theearly2000sandhaslivedin Floridasincethen.Tascherhasbeen amemberoftheUnionArtist Studios,theonlyorganizedartists’ studiogroupinallSouthwest Florida,since2021.Tascherisa self-taughtartist,andhisworkis inspiredbydifferentperiodslike AbstractExpressionismandStreet Art.HisstudyofZenBuddhismhas alsoservedasinspiration.

DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Gifts islocatedat1815FowlerSt.inthe ButterflyEstatescomplexinFort Myers.Thegallery’sbusinesshours areWednesdaytoSundayfrom10 a.m.to3p.m.Moreinformation aboutthevenueandhowtobecome amembercanbefoundonlineat daascoop.comorbycalling239-5908645.

Tascher'spathledhimtobecomea physicianinsteadofacardesigneror

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BonitaSpringsshowcasesMaryParkman

Hindsight:APainters

Journey—MaryParkmanis anewartexhibitionopening Nov.4attheVisualArts CenteronOld41Roadin BonitaSprings.Thisshow highlightstheevolvingbody ofworkbyMaryParkman, celebratedartistandbeloved paintinginstructor.

MaryParkmangraduated fromCornellUniversityin Ithaca,NewYork,witha degreeinfineartsandcontinuedherstudyofartatthe NewYorkStudioSchoolin Manhattanandthe InternationalSchoolofArtin Umbria,Italy.

Havingbegunhercareer asarepresentationalpainter ofportraitsandlandscapes, Parkman’sworkisincreasinglyabstractwithgreater focusoncolor,texture,andtheprocessofapplyingpaint

Exhibitsextended,event updatesinPuntaGorda

TheVisualArtsCenterinPuntaGordahas updateditsprogrammingschedulefollowing HurricaneIan.

JointhePuntaGordaChamberofCommerce& ThePortCharlotteChamberofCommerceasthey “CuttheRibbon”whichwillopentheVisualArts Center“SeasonofArt”onNov.1.

Twoexhibitscontinuetobeondisplayin November.TheyincludetheColorexhibitinthe maingallerywhichrunsnowthroughNov.27. Artistsexpressthemselvesthroughcolorandthe resultsarespectacular.Thisisajuriedshowthat includesboth2D&3Dart.Areceptionwillbeheld Nov.10at2p.m.withawardsgiven.

ThesecondexhibitistheFloridaWatercolor Society’s51stannualexhibitionintheGoffGallery andRebeccaHall. Thatisondisplay throughNov.12.

tocanvas.

“Withhindsightthingsare obviousthatwerenotobvious fromtheoutset.Onecan evaluatepastchoicesmore clearlywiththepassageof time.Myyearsofexploration were,andcontinuetobe, deepdivesofcuriosity.The selectionofpaintingsinthe HindsightexhibitionrepresentsthebodyofworkIcreatedduringmyyearsof explorationinItaly,NewYork andNaples,”saysMary Parkman.

TheexhibitisonviewNov. 4–29atVisualArtsCenter, TranovichGallery,26100Old 41Road,BonitaSprings.

Anopeningreceptionwill beheldFriday,Nov.4from6 to8p.m.Formoreinformation,call239-495-8989orvisit onlineatwww.artcenterbonita.org.

BattleoftheBrushesrescheduled

TheVisualArtsCenterinPuntaGordais excitedtopresentthe2022Battleofthe Brushes.Theeventiscenteredaroundsix localcelebrities,pairedwithVisualArtsCenter professionalartiststocreateapieceofcollectibleartwork.Thecelebritywilldoallthe painting,withtheartistcoachprovidinginsight anddirection.

Thecelebritieswillberaisingmoneywhile theycreatetheirmasterpieces.Theleaderboardisupdatedtokeeptrackofhowthe donationsaregoing&whichcelebrityisleadingthebattle.Theeventwillconcludewitha GrandFinaleRevealGalaDinnerattheVisual ArtsCenterwherethecompletedartworkswill beupforauction.DuetoHurricaneIan,the galadinnerdatehasbeenchangedtoMarch 24,2023,toallowcelebrities,artistsandthe communitytimetorecoverfromthestorm.

Artistpairings:

•Shawn“Dali”GilstadwithThePurple HousematchedwithartistLauraPommier

TheVisualArtsCenterGiftGallery,artsupply storeandgallerieswillcelebrateSmallBusiness SaturdayonNov.26from10a.m.-2p.m.withdrawings,hotchocolateandartworkhandmadebyartists.

ThePeaceRiverNationalArtFestivalisCharlotte County'spremiereoutdoorjuriedfineartsshowheld inLaishleyParkeveryMarchandDecember.The festivalwillreturnDec.3and4from9a.m.to4p.m.

TheVACislocatedat210MaudSt.inPunta Gorda.Formoredetails,visitwww.visualartcenter.org orcall941-639-8810.

•Phyllis“O’Keeffe”WalkerwithMcCrory LawmatchedwithartistBeverlyYankwitt

•Brett“DaVinci”HawkerwithHeartland PaymentSystemsmatchedwithartistMairin Wilson

•Melissa“LouiseBourgeois”Lockhartwith HelpingHandsSWFloridamatchedwithartist BirgitTode

•Matt“VanGogh”NemecwithTheWyvern HotelmatchedwithartistcoachRosalieMack

•Pam“J.Mitchell”MonnierwithGrand CarePlusmatchedwithartistSusanFraley Findmoreinfoatwww.visualartcenter.org

“PathtoOliveTreesinUmbria”

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ChristosDiamantis

AnneStagg,LauraTannerexhibitatAlliance

FeedbackLoopfeaturingartistsAnne StaggandLauraTannerwillbeondisplayNov.4–26attheAllianceforthe ArtsinFortMyers.

AnneStaggandLauraTannerare visualartistswhoseworkpullsfromtheir experiencesgrowingupintheSouth.

AnneStaggeloquentlyaddresses someofthehumanitarianissuesofour timethroughmodesofformalabstraction,employednotonlywithinher denselylayeredpaintings,butalsoin theiterativeprocessthroughwhichher

workismade.ThepaintingsinherEdits &Omissionsseries,onviewinthe gallery,developoveranumberofyears andaretheresultofherre-workingdiscreetindividualpaintingsandthenreexhibitingthemintheiralteredstate.Her processisnotoneofeconomy,butone ofcatastrophiclossthroughanunforgivingprocessofeliminationusingwhite paint.Artworksinvariousstatesofher evolutionaryprocessareincludedinthe exhibition.

LauraTannerexaminesrevisionist historiesthatreinforcesystemsof inequitythroughherrichlydetailed, handdrawnandhandcutcollage-like constructions.Shecombinesinvented imageryderivedfromoralhistories togetherwithimagesborrowedfrom wallpaperpatterns,cookbooksand Americanaadvertisements,capitalizing onAmerica’spropensityforsentimentalitytoexposediscriminatorypowerstructuresthroughthelensofaSouthern femaleperspective.Usingdoublesided mylar,hermeticulouscraftweaves togetherdepictionsofAmericanain drawntapestry.Tanner’sdenseuseof visuallanguagebothconcealsand revealsalternativenarratives,enticing engagementwithandreflectiononthe

socialtexturesofourcontemporaryculture.

Anopeningreceptionissetfor Friday,Nov.4from5to7p.m.atthe AlliancefortheArts,10091McGregor Blvd.,FortMyers.Formoreprogrammingdetails,call239-939-2787orvisit onlineatwww.artinlee.org.

AnneStagg

LauraTanner

NaplesFineArtShowmovesto

ParadiseCoastSportsComplex

TheNaplesFineArtShowhasfounda newhome,asHotWorksFineArtShows hasmovedthepopulareventtoParadise CoastSportsComplex.

SetforNov.12and13,theNaplesFine ArtShowischanginglocationsfromthe Italian-AmericanClubofNaplestoCollier County’s180-acremultipurposesports complexjustnorthoftheintersectionofSR 951andI-75.

AdmissionandparkingtotheNaples FineArtShowbothdaysisfreefrom10 a.m.-5p.m.,andoptionaldonationssup-

porttheInstitutefortheArts& Education.

“Thedecisiontomovean importantlocaleventisnever easy,”HotWorksfounderPatty Naroznysaid.“However,thelossof parking,increasedtraffic,increased expensesandlogisticsatthe Italian-AmericanClubmadeit impossibletoprovideagreatexperienceforbothartistsandattending artpatrons.”

HotWorksFineArtShowsare consistentlyrecognizednationallyasoneofthe“Top100Art FairsinAmerica.”Aftermore than20yearsofproducing shows,Naroznyhasearnedthe loyalfollowingofthousandsof artistsandpatronswhofollowher showsinSarasota,Naples,Boca RatonandEstero/FortMyers.

TheNaplesFineArtShowfeatures LatinAmericansculptureartistLuis Amador.Foryears,Luiscraftedhis passionforart.Hisworkencompasses awiderangeofmediaandrevealsa richandvariantsourceofinspiration fornatureandpurifiedform.Luisconcentratedhistalentsontheperfect combinationofwood,aluminum,resin, andpewterthatcharacterizehisdecorativedesigns.Hisarthasawell-balancedmixofcontemporaryandmodernstylesthatwillaccentanyroom.

Theshowfeaturesqualityfineart andcraftscreatedbyaward-winning artists.Newhomeownerswillfind amazingpaintings,sculptures,and authenticallyuniquehandmadegiftsin

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clay,glass,fiber,wood,jewelry,andmore–allmadeinawiderangeofpricesbytop professionalartists.“SomeartistsaretravelingfromasfarasTexasandCalifornia,” Naroznysaid.

Narozny’spassionforencouraging youngartistsledhertocreatetheYouth ArtsCompetition.Youngartistsfromgrades 6-12orages9-19areinvitedtoexhibitat eachshow,learnaboutanartcareer,and competeforcashprizesandribbons.Last yearoneyoungartistsoldapaintingfor $2,200.Thenon-profitInstitutefortheArts &Educationpresentstheawardsandribbons.Localartistsintheappropriateage rangeareencouragedtoapplytoexhibit beforethedeadlineofNov.1.

ParadiseCoastSportsComplexislocatedat3940CityGateBlvd.N.inNaples.

FormoreinformationontheNaples FineArtShoworHotWorks,goto www.Hotworks.org.

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SWFLFineCraftGuild atCapeCoralLibrary

Ajuriedshowtitled “CreativePossibilities” featuringexceptional workbymembersof theSouthwestFlorida FineCraftGuildwill gracethewallsand displaycasesofthe CapeCoralLibraryart galleryNov.4through Dec.30.

Eachpieceinthis exhibitisahandmade,originaland uniqueproductofthe individualartist’s imagination.

TheSouthwest FloridaFineCraft Guild(SWFFCG)isa highlyrespectednonprofitartistcollective forcreativeminds. TheGuild’smissionistocometogetheras2Dand3Dartists withinnovativeapproachestotheirmedia.Themissionstates: “Whetheryou’reaprofessionallookingfornewinspiration,a brandnewstudenthopingtolearnathingortwoaboutfine crafts,orifyou’resimplyinterestedinpickingupanewhobby, theSouthwestFloridaFineCraftGuildisheretowelcomeyou intothefold.”FormoreinformationabouttheGuild,visittheir website:www.SWFFCG.org.

ChangingartexhibitionsintheLibrary’sgalleryaresponsoredbytheFriendsoftheCapeCoralLibraryandare designedtoaffordlocalartiststheopportunitytosharetheir workinthispublicforum.ThevarietyofvisualexperiencebenefitsLibraryvisitorsofallages.

Thelibraryislocatedat921SW39thTerrace,offMohawk Pkwy,andtheexhibitwillbeopenduringregularbusiness hours.Forinformation,contactMonicaRahman,artgallery chair,atgallery@capefriends.orgorvisitwww.capefriends.org. FollowFriendsoftheCapeCoralLibraryonFacebook.

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PamelaRichardson

N OVEMBER C ALENDAR

LiveMusic,Theatre, ArtExhibits,Concerts andSpecialEvents

TUE-1

BethAnne

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

AChorusLine

ThroughNov.12

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

NotNow,Darling ThroughNov.5

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

SeanPaxson

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

FloridaRepertoryTheatre:

OurLadyofPerpetualHelp

ThroughNov.13

HistoricArcadeTheatre, 2268BayStreet,FortMyers 239-332-4488

PlayersCircleTheater: MurderatTheHowardJohnson’s ThroughNov.20

PlayersCirclePerformingArts Center,ShellFactory,15644N. TamiamiTrail,NorthFortMyers 239-800-3292

WED-2

CJandPearl

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

HighTide

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

JoshRowand

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

TheNaplesPlayers: BytheWay,MeetVeraStark

ThroughNov.6

TheNaplesPlayers, 7015thAve.S,Naples 239-263-7990

LukeBryaninconcert

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

LatinDancewithAngela Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Lessons6:30p.m.,party7:30p.m., 239-333-1933

SpiritualAwareness

Neenie’sHouse, 481MarshAve.,FortMyers 7p.m.,224-678-4901

Apartment3A ThroughNov.13

ArtsCenterTheatre atMarcoTownCenter www.marcoislandart.org

THU-3

JohnnyRogers: ElvisandBuddyHollytribute

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

TheCharlottePlayers:BlitheSpirit Nov.3-6

TheLangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022

OMB!OpenMicBonita PerformingArtsCenter,Moe Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

SolParty

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

SmokinAcesDuo

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

Jekyll&Hydethemusical ThroughNov.13

NewPhoenixTheatre, 3211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-284-5214

BrantleyGilbert, JellyRollinconcert HertzArena, 11000EverbladesPkwy,Estero 7p.m.239-948-7825

MajestyofRock Journey&Styxtribute Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 6:30-8:30p.m.,eventlawn www.mercatoshops.com

JohnCafferty andTheBeaverBrownBand AlliancefortheArts,10091 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers Doorsat4p.m. www.musicaliveswfl.org

FRI-4

ChuckPeterson

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

LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida: TheThanksgivingPlay ThroughNov.20

1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers 239-218-0481

HereCometheMummies

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

ShivooShivooexhibitopens ThroughNov.22

Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenter

2301FirstSt.,FortMyers

FeaturesTilteBaquero,BethCarter Bell,CesarAguilera,MatthewKelly, JohnBiffar&KristinaB.Persson, 6p.m.,239-333-1933

DominickTascherexhibit

DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Gifts, 1815FowlerSt.,unit3,FortMyers, Opening6-9:30p.m.,exhibitruns throughNov.27,239-590-8645

FeedbackLoopexhibit

AnneStaggandLauraTanner Nov.4-27

AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers OpeningreceptionNov.4,5p.m. 239-939-2787

FrancescoGilliaexhibitopens

ThroughNov.22

Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenter 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers upstairs,6p.m.,239-333-1933

TheTemptations, TheFourTopstribute

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

MichaelRayinconcert

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

JustForLaughs: AComedyVarietyShow

PerformingArtsCenter,Hinman Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

HistoryofRocknRoll:

TheJohnnyRogersShow

GulfTheater, 900W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 7p.m.,941-205-8545

Simply-Fi

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

ZachWilliamsinconcert

BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWParkway,Fort Myers,7p.m.,239-481-4849

Noteworthyand

MaryParkmanexhibitsopen

VisualArtsCenter,26100Old41 Road,BonitaSprings Openingreception6-8p.m., 239-495-8989

FortMyersArtWalk

DowntownFortMyers

6-10p.m.www.myriverdistrict.com

SoundMachine

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

SAT-5

SasetheSinger

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

KatyPerry,Blondie andNoDoubttribute

TheStage,9144BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings

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

ArtinthePark

Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 10a.m.-5p.m.239-262-6517

GulfCoastChamberOrchestra

Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-277-1700

NikoMooninconcert

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

LaurieandRustyWright

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

ACMA: AnneE.DeChantTrioinconcert

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

Remedy

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

WINKTasteoftheTown Nov.5&6

CentennialPark,EdwardsDrive, DowntownFortMyers Saturday11a.m.-6p.m.,Sunday11 a.m.-5p.m.www.bscevent.com

SUN-6

SWFloridaReliefFundConcert

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, CharliePaceBand,ElectricLipstick, BenAllen,CollaborationBand, AlbertCastiglia,AnikkaChambers

DeslauriersandPaulDeslauriers, RobertWilliamsonBand,noonto7 p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

Psalms,Hymns&SpiritualSongs

FirstPresbyterianChurch, 9751BonitaBeachRoadSE, BonitaSprings,6p.m. 239-287-7331

FGCUJazzEnsemble

CapeCoralHighSchool,2300 SantaBarbaraBlvd.,CapeCoral 3p.m.239-745-4268

ACMASinger-SongwriterCircle

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

SouthwindandBluegrassCentral

AlliancefortheArtsamphitheater, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers free,3p.m.239-939-2787

BonitaSpringsConcertBand

RiversidePark,Old41Road,Bonita Springs,2p.m. bonitaspringsconcertband.org

MarcAnthonyinconcert

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

OperaalFresco:

GODivasandDinner

Carmelio’sItalianRistorante,321W. RettaEsplanade,PuntaGorda, 6p.m.www.gulfshoreopera.org

AnnualMakers’MarketEvent

TheButterflyEstates, 1815FowlerSt.,FortMyers 9a.m.-3p.m.239-590-8645

DonnyMasters

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3:30-7:30p.m., 239-540-8454

MajestyofRock: MusicofJourney&Styx

Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 1p.m.,941-235-3675

MON-7

SouthShoreBand

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

FortMyersFilmFestival:

ThankGodIt’sMonday

Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenter

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

MoviesattheMoe:LicoricePizza

PerformingArtsCenter,Moe Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

MON-7continued

AdamSandlerinconcert

HertzArena, 11000EverbladesPkwy,Estero 7:30p.m.239-948-7825

FGCUWindChamberEnsembles

U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers

7:30p.m.239-745-4268

TUE-8

BethAnne

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

FireandIce

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

FGCUPercussion ChamberEnsembles

U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers

7:30p.m.239-745-4268

N OVEMBER C ALENDAR

WED-9

CJandPearl

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

NisitaConcertSeries: NightattheMovies

U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers

7:30p.m.239-745-4268

TheBluesBrothers,TinaTurner, WhitneyHoustonand ArethaFranklintribute

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings

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

JoshRowand

TheCenterBar,

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

OwnThePlatform

Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers

Bar6p.m.,music8p.m., 239-333-1933

COCOArtGalleryreopening

COCOArtGallery, CoconutPointMall,8074 MediterraneanDrive,Estero 5-7p.m.,239-949-3073

HighTide

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

THU-10

BillyJoel,Cher,BobSeger andLadyGagatribute

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings

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

EveningonFifth

5thAvenueSouth,Naples

6:30-9:30p.m.239-692-8436

MattStellinconcert

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

VisualArtistMixer

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

TheCharlottePlayers:BlitheSpirit Nov.10-13

TheLangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022

ArtandPoetryNetworkingEvent

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

SmokinAcesDuo

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

Ha!Ha!Ho!TheHolidayShow ThroughDec.25

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

FireandIce

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

RebaMcEntireinconcert

HertzArena, 11000EverbladesPkwy,Estero 7:30p.m.239-948-7825

THU-10continued

OperaalFresco:GODivas MercatoLawnStage,Naples, 7p.m.www.gulfshoreopera.org

Colorexhibitreception,awards

VisualArtCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda 2p.m.941-639-8810

FRI-11

ChuckPeterson

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

FabulousGirlsofMotown

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

SoapyTuna

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

ASalutetoOurVeterans

Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 6-7p.m.,eventlawn www.mercatoshops.com

SolReal

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

KabakaPyramidinconcert

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

FieldofDreamz

CountryClassicMusicFestival Nov.11and12

CharlotteCountyFairgrounds,2333

ElJobeanRoad,PortCharlotte JordanDavisheadlinesFriday, GaryAllanheadlinesSaturday 305-761-8860www.eventbrite.com

VeteransDayTribute

GulfTheater,

900W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 7p.m.,941-205-8545

RhythmontheRiver: AppalachianRoadShow

EdisonandFordWinterEstates, 2350McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 6:30p.m.239-334-7419

SAT-12

Nightbird:TheUltimate TributetoStevieNicks

PerformingArtsCenter,Hinman Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

N

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ACMASinger-SongwriterCircle

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

GrandPianoSeries: NicoNamoradze

GulfTheater, 900W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 4p.m.,941-205-8545

NaplesConcertBand

CambierPark, 7558thAve.S,Naples 2p.m.,239-270-1221

MON-14

WendyRenee

Reba

RebaMcEntirewillperformNov.10at7:30p.m.atHertzArenain Estero.Forticketsandinfo,visitwww.hertzarena.com

SasetheSinger

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

TheBoots

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

RockyHorrorPictureShow OutdoorMovieEvent AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 5p.m.239-939-2787

LightingoftheVillage

Fishermen’sVillage,1200W.Retta Esplanade,PuntaGorda 5p.m.www.fishermensvillage.com

EvergladesCityArts&CraftsFair

McLeodParkontheCircle, EvergladesCity 10a.m.-1p.m.239-695-2905

Journeytribute

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

EastonCorbininconcert

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

LaurieandRustyWright

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

KevinHartinconcert

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

NaplesFineArtShow Nov.12and13

ParadiseCoastSportsComplex, 3940CityGateBlvd.S,Naples 10a.m.-5p.m.www.hotworks.org

GulfshorePlayhouse presentsSteelMagnolias ThroughDec.14

NorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 239-261-PLAY

SUN-13

SWFloridaBluesSociety

InternationalBluesChallenge CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 1p.m.,239-549-3000

MeatLoaftributeandBrakeFail Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 1p.m.,941-235-3675

GODivasBenefitConcert

TheArboratEstero, LambofGod,19691CypressView Drive,FortMyers 4p.m.www.gulfshoreopera.org

GulfCoastSymphony:

HurricaneIanReliefFundraiser

BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWParkway,Fort Myers,7p.m.,239-481-4849

BluesandBloodysConcert

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, JoeyTenutoBand,EllieLeeBand, noon-7p.m.,thecenterbar.com

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

MoviesattheMoe:AfterLove

PerformingArtsCenter,Moe Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

TUE-15

BethAnne

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

SeanPaxson

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

OperaalFresco:LatinInfusion

Shangri-LaSprings,27750Old41 Road,BonitaSprings 7p.m.www.gulfshoreopera.org

FGCUSymphonicBand

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

MoviesontheLawn:

HungerGames

Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 6p.m.,eventlawn www.mercatoshops.com

WED-16

CJandPearl

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

WineandPaint,DanceParty

Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Paint6:30p.m.,party8:30p.m., 239-333-1933

WED-16continued

NeilDiamondtribute

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings

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

HighTide

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

JoshRowand

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

MannheimSteamrollerChristmas

BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWParkway,Fort Myers,7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

FGCUWindOrchestra

U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers

7:30p.m.239-745-4268

THU-17

AbsoluteQueentribute

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

SmokinAcesDuo

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

DeanMartin&Friendstribute Nov.17&18

TheLangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022

JazzattheMACC: MusicofMilesDavis

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

CoralStoneBand

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

CodyJohnson, RandyHouserinconcert

HertzArena, 11000EverbladesPkwy,Estero 7:30p.m.239-948-7825

GulfshoreOpera: LatinInfusionConcert&Dinner

BodegaOle, 9654thAve.N.,Naples 6p.m.www.gulfshoreopera.org

JackRussell’s

TheSWFLStrongBenefitConcertonNov.18willfeatureJack RussellʼsGreatWhite,FireHouse,BenAllenBand,RoxxRevolt& TheRevolvers,Vallion,FelicityandtheSchoolofRockFort MyersHouseBand.Theeventruns2-10p.m.attheAlliancefor theArtsinFortMyers.Forticketsandmoredetails,visit www.niceguysproduction.com. photobyJamieKuser

FGCUSymphonicBand

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

FRI-18

ChuckPeterson

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

AlterEaglestribute

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

TheBrooklynBoys:ATributeto

BarryManilowandNeilDiamond GulfTheater, 900W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 7p.m.,941-205-8545

FGCUStringChamberEnsembles

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

DylanScottinconcert

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

Riverside

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

SmalltownDuo

Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Bar6p.m.,music8p.m., 239-333-1933

JohnnyCaribe andTheHurricanes

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

IrvingBerlin’sWhiteChristmas ThroughDec.30

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

LiveatTheGarden: ATributetoBillyJoel

PerformingArtsCenter,Hinman Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

FortMyersMusicWalk

DowntownFortMyers 6p.m.www.myriverdistrict.com

SWFLStrongBenefitConcert: JackRussell’sGreatWhite, Firehouseandmore AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2-10p.m. www.niceguysproduction.com

TheMichaelBubleExperience featuringPaulToddJr. Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-277-1700

EnemyofthePeople Nov.18-20

TheatreLab,ArtsComplex,FGCU, 10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 239-745-4268

MagicofLights Nov.18-Jan.1

CollierCountyFairgrounds, 75139thAve.NE,Naples www.magicoflights.com

LoveYourRebellionpresents

BabefestfeaturingL.A.Witch

NiceGuysPizza,1404CapeCoral

ParkwayEast,CapeCoral 8p.m.www.eventbrite.com

SAT-19

SasetheSinger

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

RollingStones,Creedence ClearwaterRevivaltribute

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

BadLatitude

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

TacoFest

MercolaMarket, 125SW3rdPlace,CapeCoral 11a.m.-5p.m.www.bscevent.com

BikeNight-Wildfireperforms

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,5-8p.m.,239-995-2141

ZOSOTheUltimate

LedZeppelinExperience

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

RidersintheSky

PerformingArtsCenter,Hinman Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

RocktheStage

SemiFinalsShowcase

AlliancefortheArts,10091 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 4-9p.m.,rockthestageswfl.com Ticketsatwww.eventbrite.com

RookeryBayClassicCarShow

FloridaSouthWesternStateCollege, 7505GrandLelyDrive,Naples 9a.m.-1p.m.239-394-3458

Kickin’TheBluesMusicFestival RiversidePark,10450ReynoldsSt., BonitaSprings,4-9p.m. www.groundingwire.org

CJMatthew

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

ACMA:KraigKenninginconcert

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

Foreignerinconcert

BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWParkway,Fort Myers,8p.m.,239-481-4849

FallGardenFestival

EdisonandFordWinterEstates, 2350McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 9a.m.-4p.m.239-334-7419

BestofTheEagles, GasHouseGorillas

Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6:30p.m.,941-235-3675

Brew-Ha-HaCraftBeerFestival Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 5-8p.m.,eventlawn www.mercatoshops.com

HarryChapinFoodDrive

Fundraiser:Car,Truck,BikeShow BellTower, 13499S.ClevelandAve.,FortMyers 10a.m.-2p.m.239-851-6169

SUN-20

ACMA@TheAlliance

SongwritersintheRound

AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers TimMcGeary,MarieNofsinger andKimMayfield,3p.m. www.americanacma.org

ThunderBeachBand

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3:30-6:30p.m., 239-540-8454

GulfCoastHarmonizers: FallHarmonyFest

CypressLakePresbyterianChurch, 8260CypressLakeDr.,FortMyers 2p.m.,www.gcharmonizers.com

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

PuntaGordaSymphony: BrahmsSymphonyNo.1,Rossini CharlottePerformingArtsCenter, 701Carmalitast.,PuntaGorda 7:30p.m.941-205-5996 www.pgsymphony.org

NewYorkRhythm

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

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

CarsandCoffee239

Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 9-11a.m.www.mercatoshops.com

NisitaConcertSeries: SarahBarber,mezzosoprano, andPriscilaNavarro,piano U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 3p.m.239-745-4268

MON-21

RockinontheRiver:

LorrieMorganinconcert CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, 2101EdwardsDrive,FortMyers gatesat6p.m.,showat7p.m. www.caloosasoundamp..com

MoviesattheMoe:Lucky

PerformingArtsCenter,Moe Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

SouthShoreBand

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

TheNorthPoleonThird:Tree

LightingandSnowfallCelebration ThirdStreetSouth,Naples 6p.m.www.thirdstreetsouth.com

TUE-22

BethAnne

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

FireandIce

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

WED-23

CJandPearl

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

WED-23continued

DeanMartin, SammyDavisJr.tribute

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings

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

HighTide

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

JoshRowand

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

TheNaplesPlayers:

AChristmasCarol

ThroughDec.18

TheNaplesPlayers, 7015thAve.S,Naples 239-263-7990

THU-24

SmokinAcesDuo

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

AnniversaryShow withTheZydegatorz

Neenie’sHouse, 481MarshAve.,FortMyers

6-8p.m.,free,224-678-4901

FRI-25

ChuckPeterson

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

OliviaNewton-John,Connie Francis,RodStewarttribute

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings

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

TigerBlue

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

Simply-Fi

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

RetroRooftopDanceParty

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

BackporchConcertwithBuckshot Neenie’sHouse, 481MarshAve.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,free,224-678-4901

HolidayNightsOpeningNight

EdisonandFordWinterEstates, 2350McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 6p.m.239-334-7419

TheStudioPlayers: OtherDesertCities

ThroughDec.17

JoanJenksAuditorium,GoldenGate CommunityCenter,4701Golden GateParkway,Naples 239-398-9192

SAT-26

SasetheSinger

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

BestofABBA, MammaMiatribute

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

BlackDog

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

JerrodNiemanninconcert

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

CharliePace

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

HolidayArtisanMarket

Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples noon,www.mercatoshops.com

SmallBusinessSaturday VisualArtCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda 10a.m.-2p.m.941-639-8810

SUN-27

SolReal

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

ACMASinger-SongwriterCircle

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

DaveKoz&Friendsinconcert Artis–Naples,5833PelicanBay Blvd.,Naples,7p.m.239-597-1900

TheSoundMachine

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3:30-6:30p.m., 239-540-8454

MON-28

SouthShoreBand

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

MoviesattheMoe:Lion

PerformingArtsCenter,Moe Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

TUE-29

BethAnne

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

FireandIce

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

PeterMayer:Stars andPromisesChristmasTour

GulfTheater, 900W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 7p.m.,941-205-8545

FGCUChoirs

andSymphonicOrchestra MooringsPresbyterianChurch, 791HarbourDrive,Naples 4&7p.m.fgcu.edu/joyful

TheNaplesPlayers: TreesandTeasFestival ThroughDec.18

TheNaplesPlayers, 7015thAve.S,Naples 239-263-7990

WED-30

CJandPearl

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

JohnnyRogers: Elvis,BuddyHollytribute

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

WineandCharcuterie

Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 6:30p.m.,239-333-1933

HighTide

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

JoshRowand

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

FestivalofTreesPreviewParty

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 5p.m.,239-333-1933

Winterlude:TreeLighting

andCirqueExperience

Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 5-8p.m.www.mercatoshops.com

TheOddCouple(femaleversion) ThroughDec.18

ArtsCenterTheatre atMarcoTownCenter www.marcoislandart.org

TheNaplesPlayersannualTreesandTeasFestivalkicksoff Nov.29andrunsthroughDec.18.

PGSymphonyperformsNov.20

ThePuntaGordaSymphony’sexciting 2022-2023seasonwillfeaturesix MainstageConcerts,threeJazzonthe Lawnconcerts,renownedguestartistand classicalpianistRomanRabinovich,and reveredsymphonicandjazzworksthat willbemusictotheearsofSouthwest Floridianseagerforliveconcertexperiencesinsideandoutsidetheconcerthall.

MainstageConcertsattheCharlotte PerformingArtsCenterwillfeaturewellknowntitlesbyBrahms,Copland,Dvorák, Wagner,Schubert,Shostakovich,Rossini, Elgar,Rachmaninoff,andAClassical HolidaywithRimsky-Korsakov,Bach,and Tchaikovsky.ThefirstMainstageConcert oftheseasonfeaturesBrahms’ SymphonyNo.1,Rossini’sTheThieving Magpie,andWoodNotesbyWilliam GrantStill,knownasthe“DeanofAfroAmericancomposers.”Thatwillbeheld Nov.20at7:30p.m.

Bringingnewsoundstoourearsin futureMainstageConcertswillbethe musicofFlorencePrice,thegroundbreakingcomposerwhowasthefirstAfrican Americanwomantohaveacomposition playedbyamajororchestra,andSpanish composerManueldeFalla,renownedfor hisballetmusicbasedonSpanishdance. OurseasonfinaleconcertCinematic Soundswillboastthemusicofgreatfilms attheCharlotteHarborEvent& ConferenceCenter,withafestiveafterparty.

TheSymphony’sJazzontheLawn seriespresentsthreeSouthwestFlorida jazzgroups,performingonthelawnatthe FloridaSouthWesternStateCollege,

CharlotteCampus.OnDec.3,jazzclassicsfromtheGreatAmericanSongbook, aswellasafewBrazilianBossaNovas, willbeperformedbyPatriciaDean,oneof thefewartistsinjazzwhoplaysdrumsand sings,accompaniedbyhertalentedgroup ofmusiciansonpiano,bassandguitar. ThesymphonypresentLewDelGatto& FriendsonFeb.18,andRandySandke& FriendsonMarch18.TheJazzonthe Lawnconcertsbeginat4p.m.,andchairs areprovided.Wineandbeerwillbeavailableforpurchase,sobringapicnicand shareanafternoonofgreatjazzwith friendsandfamily.

There’smuchmoretoenjoy.Joinusfor aComposer’sLuncheonseveraldays beforeeachMainstageConcertattheIsles YachtClub,forlunchandwineatthemodestpriceof$30.Musicianswillplay

excerptsfromanddiscusstheupcoming program.TheFridaybeforeeach MainstageConcert,gobehindthescenes ofthemusicyoulovewithMaestro RaffaeleLivioPonti’scommunityBehind theNotesprogram.TheMaestro’slectures arefreetoall,andareheldatthePunta GordaLibraryfrom5-6p.m.Maestro Pontialsositsdownattheconcertvenue at6:30p.m.beforeeachMainstage ConcertforMusicalConversations,sharing furtherinsightsintotheevening’sprogram.

SubscriptionstotheMainstageConcert seriesandtheJazzontheLawnseriesare stillavailable,witha10%discountonticketpricing.

Visitwww.PGSymphony.org/performancesformoreinformationandtopurchasetickets.

BonitaSpringsConcertBandreturnsNov.6

Thefirstconcertofthe seasonbytheBonita SpringsConcertBandwill beSunday,Nov.6at2p.m. atRiversideParkindowntownOldBonita.Guest soloistisCJGreer.

Theconcertwillfeature musicalhighlightshonoring ourVeteransandMilitary personal.Songswill include“ArmedForces Salute”withCJGreer-vocalist.OthersongsincludeJohnPhilip Sousa’s“U.S.FieldArtilleryMarch.”

“StarsandStripesForever,” “StarSpangledSalute”and “AmericatheBeautiful.”CJ willalsosing“Freedom’s Call,”IrvingBerlin’s“Songs ofAmerica"and“Don’tRain onmyParade.”

CJisamusicandmusic theaterfacultymemberat theUniversityNevada-Reno campus.Shehasperformedaroundtheworld fromthemeparksto BroadwaytoCarnegieHall.Asaperformer,hersinginghasbeendescribed

as“warm,lovely,powerful,andemotional.”CJhasreceivedmultipleHelen HayesAwardnominationsforherperformances.

TheBonitaSpringsConcertBandis underthedirectionofGarySmithwho retiredafter24yearsasconductorofthe UniversityofIllinoisMarchingIlliniBand. Thisisthe9thseasonthatGaryhasled theband.Garysays“thetalentofthese musiciansistremendous,ranginginage from15to90.”

Becomea“FriendoftheBand”for just$50.Findoutmoreatwww.bonitaspringsconcertband.org.

CJGreer

Bluegrassserieskicksoffwithfreeconcert

Asasmallwayofgivingbacktoourcommunityduringthesetryingtimes,theAlliancefortheArtsisproudto offerafreeoutdoorbluegrassconcertonSunday,Nov.6 at10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.

TheconcertwillbeheldontheGreenMarketStage. Gatesopenat2p.m.withSouthwindplayingat3p.m. andBluegrassCentraltakingthestageat4p.m.Chairs andcoolersarepermitted.

“Thingshavenotbeeneasyforanyoneinthearea sincehurricaneIan,”saysBillTaylor,producingartistic

director.“Thisisourwayofofferingeveryoneafreeand funwaytorelaxforafewhours.”Reserveyourfreeticketbygoingtowww.ArtInLee.org.

TheseriescontinuesonDec.4,Jan.8,Feb.5and March5.Ticketsfortherestoftheseasonare$15for members,$16fornon-membersandareavailableonline atArtInLee.orgorbycalling239-939-2787.

Pre-saleseatingislimitedto132andisfirstcome, firstserve.Incaseofbadweather,theshowwillbe movedindoorstotheFouldsTheatre.Additionaltickets maybeavailableatthedoor,weatherpermitting.More information,includingalistofperformers,canbefound atartinlee.org/bluegrass.

BluegrassCentral

Southwind

AnneE.DeChantTrio,KraigKenning amongtheACMAshowsinNovember

TheAmericanaCommunityMusic AssociationisbackinNovemberwitha concertfeaturingtheAnneE.DeChantTrio. TheperformancewilltakeplaceSaturday, Nov.5,andJoyceKnakewillopenthe show.

AnneE.DeChantisaNashvillerecordingartistoriginallyfromAvonLake,Ohio. Sheisafive-timewinnerofCleveland's Singer-SongwriteroftheYearanda2020 KerrvilleFolkFestivalSongwriting CompetitionFinalistandcreatorof"The 11:30BathroomBreak."

DeChantisfirstandlastastoryteller,an artistwhowriteswithashit-kickerurgency andsweetunderstandingofthepeoplewho stumbleandkeepkeepingon.She'sperformedwithMelissaEtheridge,Sheryl Crow,StevieNicks,DonHenry,Travis Meadowsandahostofothers.

AnneE.wastheselectedlocalartistat LilithFair(Cleveland)andhasdelivered standoutshowsinstoriedvenuesranging fromTheBluebirdCafé,TheAlabama CountryMusicHallofFametotheClinton WhiteHouse.

AnneE.beganhercareerasthe dynamicleadsingerofClevelandfan favoriteOddGirlOutbeforebecomingthe powerhousesheistodaywithelevenindependentstudioalbumreleasestohercredit.Hermasterfullycrafted,poignantsongs createworldswherehercharactersand theirstoriesspringtolifewithacommandingvoiceandperfectlynuanceddelivery.

DeChant’ssignaturesong,“Girlsand Airplanes,”isatributetothosewomenwho duringWWII,walkedthroughtheirfront yardgateandwenttoworkpilotingplanes.

OpeningforAnneisACMAmember, singer-songwriterJoyceKnake.Multi-talented(guitar,banjo,paintings,pottery) Joycecontinuestoamazeandinspireus

withherwonderfuloriginalsongs,andcreations.

TheACMAwelcomesnationalslideguitarchampionKraigKenningtothelistening roomonSaturday,Nov.19.

Callhimcontemporaryfolk,acoustic blues,rootsrockorAmericanfingerstyle. Thefactis,Kraighasmanagedtomergea bitofalltheabove,whilemaintaininga closeandpersonalconnectionwithhis audience.Kraighasplayedupto200dates ayeartouringtheUSforthelastthree decades,showcasingsongsfromhiseight CDscontainingalmostexclusivelyoriginal material.

Kenninghasshapedhimselfintooneof themostcapableperformersontheplanet. "Thereisanexchangeataspirituallevelin agreatperformance.Mygoalistojourney withallmylistenerstothismagicalplace," saysKenning.

Kenninghasinspiredcomparisonswith EricClapton,DuaneAllman,BobDylanand JacksonBrowne…tonameafew.Hisfinger pickingoftenbringsremindersof Kraig'slongtimeheroLeoKottke.

AtNationalGuitar's1stAnnual SlideCompetition,Kraigtookfirst placehonorsasBestUnsignedArtist. Hehasopenedforslideguitarmaster SonnyLandreth;andhehasshared lineupswithclubandfolkseries favoritessuchasJohnGorkaand PattiLarkin.

ACMAmemberandsinger-songwriterBruceGallantopensthisshow. InhisownwordsGallantstates: "Writingandmusicarelikebreathing tome,theyarewhatIneedtogetme throughmylife."

TicketsfortheNov.5andNov.19 concertsare$18forgeneralpublic and$12forACMAmembers.

TheACMAattheAlliance

SongwritersintheRoundreturnson Sunday,Nov.20from1to3p.m.The eventwillfeaturelocalsongwritersTim McGeary,MarieNofsingerandKim Mayfield.

Thisisanoutdoorshowthatwillmove indoorsifnecessary.Ticketsare$16.They willbeacceptingthefirst132peoplefor concertreservations.Ifweatherthreatens theoutdoorconcert,itwillbemovedtothe indoortheatreforgeneraladmissionseats. Ifthereisnoweatherthreat,theywillsell additionalticketsatthedoorthedayofthe concert.

KimMayfieldisbetterknownashalfof theAmericanaduoRoySchneider&Kim Mayfield(nowcalledRecklessSaints.) Reviewershavedescribedhermusicas 'pearlyandsashaying,''pleasantlyinvoking thelegendaryTammyWynette,'and'hauntedbyPatsyCline.'Mayfield'ssong,Ring AroundtheMoon,madeherasemi-finalist inthe2019InternationalSongwriting Competition.Sheiscurrentlyatworkona newRecklessSaintsprojecttobefollowed byherfirstsolorecording.

Knownasthe“outlawsongwriter,” awardwinningsongwriter,nationaltouring performerandrecordingartistMarie Nofsingerwilltakeyouonajourneyinto thesoulofAmerica.Liltingmelodies, swampstomprhythms,aswellasjazzy swingtunescarrythelyricsintoyourmemory.HercreditsincludeherCD“Boots” whichwasvotedCityLinkMagazine’s “BestAcousticCDof1999”andthelatest 2010release“TheWildlifeRidesAgain” chosenas“BestRootsandAcousticCDof 2010”bythePalmBeachPostentertainmenteditor.

TimMcGearyhailsfromNapleswhere hehaslivedforthepast20years.Timhas beenwritingsongsandperformingsince the‘80sandwaswiththebandThe RescueonAMrecordsandtouredwith BillyIdol,RoxyMusic,DepecheMode,The Cureandmanymore.RecentlyTimgota publishingdealinNashvilleasasongwriter. HissongshavebeenfeaturedonTVshows (Smallville,OneTreeHill,GloryDays)and movieslike,GirlGotMoe(HBO).Most recentlyhehad7ofhissongsplacedin twofulllengthmotionpictures,"In MysteriousWays",and"TheKnowers."Tim playsshowsinSWFlorida,Nashville,New YorkandNewJersey.

SingersongwriterscircleeverySunday 2-4p.m.atAllFaithsUnitarian Congregationat2756McGregorBlvd.,Fort Myers.TheACMAisanon-sectariannotfor profitorganization.Formoreinformation visitwww.americanacma.org

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RocktheStageseminfinalsNov.19

Auditionsarecomplete.Nowit’stimeto rock.

TheRockthe Stage2022semifinals willfeaturethetop12 fromeachdivisionas theycompetefortheir chancetomakeitto thefinals.

TheTop25will showcasetheirtalent onNov.19atthe RocktheStage Showcase.Themusic filledeventwillbeat AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregor Blvd.,FortMyers, startingat4p.m. Generaladmissionticketsare$10. VIPticketsarelimited-$100and includepreferredseating,complimentaryfood,privateVIPbar,VIPindoor restrooms,invitationtotheVIPafterparty,andonevoteforafinalistfrom eachdivisionasaVIPpicktogoto thefinals.

Thetop5fromeachdivisionwill

competeintheRocktheStagefinals onSunday,Dec.11from10a.m.–9 p.m.atthe2ndAnnualRockThe StageFest,afamily-funeventand fundraiseratAlliancefortheArts,Fort Myers.Toplocalandnationalacts, vendors,food,drinksandmore.

Themusiclineupthatdayincludes ShoottoThrill(AC/DCTributeBand), KISSAlive(KISSTributeBand),The

PatinaTurners,BargainBin Heroes,RoxxRevoltandthe VelvetsandtheSchoolof RockFortMyersHouse Band.

TicketsforRocktheStage Fest–TheFinalsonDec.11 are$10forgeneraladmission and$25forVIP.

“Wewill,wewill,rockyou” atthe2ndAnnualRockthe Stage,amonumental,communityeventandfundraiser, presentedbytheLewisP. TabarriniChildren’sMusic OutreachFoundationand SchoolofRockFortMyers.

Thisyear,proceedsfrom theeventwillgotoMusic aLiveSWFL,anon-profit organizationassistingSouthwest FloridamusiciansinneedintheaftermathofHurricaneIan.

RockTheStage2022isthe largestmusiccompetitionin SouthwestFlorida.

Ticketsforboththesemifinalsand finalsareavailableonlineat www.eventbrite.com.

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GulfCoastSymphony presentsfoureventsinNovember

TheGulfCoastSymphony,aprofessionalorganizationcomprisedofthe GulfCoastSymphony,theGulfCoast ChamberOrchestra,theGulfCoast JazzCollective,andtheMusic&Arts CommunityCenter(MACC)willpresent over100programsinits2022-2023that showcasethebestinclassicalmusic, jazz,worldmusic,ballet,opera,and musicaltheater.

TheSymphonyperformsatboththe BarbaraB.MannPerformingArtsHall anditsmoreintimate300seattheater attheMACC.

TheGulfCoastChamberOrchestra, nowinitsthirdseasonistheorchestra inresidenceattheMusic&Arts CommunityCenter.TheGCCOseason continuesitscommitmenttoshowcase worksbothgreatclassicalaswellas worksbylivingcomposer,womancomposersandpeopleofcolor.Thisseason wewillhearworksfromBeethoven, Mozart,Mendelsohn,Price,Farrenc, Montgomery,Theofandis,Higdonand more.Thisflexiblesizedensemble (from30to48players)willalsoperform withtheFortMyersSymphonic MastersingerandGulfshoreBallet.

BeethovenEroicaSymphonywillbe presentedSaturday,Nov.5at7:30p.m.

MusicalsattheMACCbringsaseasonofhilariouscomediestoFortMyers. Themusicaltheaterseasonopenswith theworldpremiereoftheSnowbird Follies(Dec3-18),awhimsicalmusicalyuletidecelebrationwithawinking nodtoFortMyers’originalsnowbirds, ThomasEdisonandHenryFord.From “BoogieWoogieSantaClaus”to“White Christmas,”thisrevueisplayfuljourney throughdecadesofholidayfavorites, sprinkledwithlocalhistory.TheThing AboutMen(Jan.19-Feb.4)isfromthe teamthatcreatedILoveYou,You’re Perfect,NowChange.Afourweekrun ofForeverPlaid(Feb.15toMarch11) bringstightfour-partharmonyaswe reliveclassicsofthe1950s.Theseason endswithNunsense(April13-29)as theLittleSistersofHobokenraise moneybyputtingonavarietyshow.

TheGulfCoastJazzCollective bringsthebestofliveJazzto SouthwestFlorida.Undertheartistic directionofdrummer,educator,composer&arrangerPaulGavin,theJazz

TheGulfCoastSymphonywillperforma ConcertfortheCommunity-HurricaneIan relieffundraiserNov.13at7p.m.at BarbaraBMannPerformingArtsHall.All ticketproceedswillgodirectlytothe SWFLEmergencyReliefFund.

Collectiveinvitesartistsfromaroundthe countrytocollaborateinconcertsthat spantheentiregenreofjazz.ThisseasonfeaturesmusicfromNewOrleans toMilesDavis,AfricatotheJUNO awardwinningvocalistLailaBiali.Music ofMilesDaviswillkickofftheserieson Thursday,Nov.17at7p.m.

TheMichaelBubleExperiencefeaturingPaulToddJr.willtakeplace Friday,Nov.18at7p.m.attheMACC.

TheGulfCoastSymphony’sSunday NightChamberMusicSeries bringsensemblesfromaround thecountrytoperforminconcertattheMACC.Thisseason includesthereturnsofpianist BrianLinandtheSTAMPS StringQuartet.SundayNight ChamberMusicSeriesdates willbeJan.15,Feb.19,March 12,March26andApril30.

TheGulfCoastSymphony’s SymphonicPopSeriesat BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHallcontinuestobring internationalstarstoourcommunity.TheDooWopProject featuresperformersfrom Broadway’sMotown:The MusicalandJerseyBoys.

Tony-awardwinnerBrycePinkhamand hiswife,doubleOliviernomineeScarlet StrallenpresentFromBroadwaytothe WestEnd:ALoveStory.InMarch, Grammy&TonynomineeMichael CavanaughpresentstheMusicofPaul Simon,JamesTaylorandNeilDiamond.

TheGulfCoastSymphonywillpresentafullproductionofthe1959classic Gypsy,starringTony-awardwinnerand voiceofDisney’sLittleMermaid,Jodi Benson.InApril,thesymphonyfeatures themusicofAndrewLloydWebberwith MusicoftheNight,featuringthereturn ofHughPanaro&ChristianeNoll.In AprilthemagicofCirquereturnswith anallnewshowCirqueGoestothe Movies.TheGulfCoastSymphonyseasonendswithafullproductionof Verdi’sbelovedoperaAMaskedBall (UnBalloinMaschera).

Theholidaysareatimeforfamily, friends,andofcourse,greatentertainment.Inadditiontotheholidayrevue SnowbirdFolliesattheMACC,andthe SwingHolidayJazz,twoperennial favoriteswillbeofferedattheBarbara B.MannPerformingArtsHall.

DecktheHallsonDec.2willfeature theFortMyersSymphonic Mastersingers,MarkSanders,Kellyn IrishDancersandSanta!Andthe GulfshoreBalletjoinstheSymphonyfor twoperformancesofTchaikovsky’s classicTheNutcrackeronDec.10.

Forticketsandinfo,visitonlineat www.gulfcoastsymphony.org

ThefirtsJazzattheMACCofthenewseasonwillbe Nov.17andshowcasethemusicofMilesDavis.

Neenie’sanniversaryfeaturesZydegatorz

OnFriday,Nov25at6p.m.,therewillbeabigpartyinthe EastPalmneighborhood.

Neenie’sHouseopenedupfouryearsago,totrytomake thispartoftown,Funkytown.Withallthedifferentethnicities andcultures,JaneenVankothoughtshecouldcreateaLittle NewOrleans.She’sstilltrying.Therehavebeenartshows, fashionshows,danceparties,babyshowersandZinefest.

Butnow,she’sstartingabignewthing–thestagehasbeen built,thebandshavebeenbooked–therewillbelivemusic everyweekend.ThepremiereisFriday,Nov.25withthe anniversaryshowfeaturingtheZydegatorzonstage.Thenthe nextnight(Nov.26)startsTheBackporchConcertswith Buckshotfrom6to9p.m.Neenie’sisbookedeveryweekend untilJunewithalllivemusicis underthestars.Admissionand parkingarefree.

Neenie’sHousehaspartneredwithhernewneighborLa MexicanaRestaurantetoprovideallyourfavoritesforthe newBackporchConcerts.They willevensendtheirpeopleover toservetheconcertgo-ers.La Mexicana,likeNeenie’s,wants tobeapositiveforceintheEast PalmNeighborhood.TheycurrentlyhostTheSWFLCarClub’s Saturdaynightcarmeetintheir lot.Andtheyalsoservethe

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homelesscommunity.Thetwo planonpartneringtocreate moreeventsinthefuture.

“So,pleasecomeoutand supportyourlocalpeoplethat supporttheartsandthecommunity,”saysVanko.

Neenie’sHouseislocated at481MarshAve.,Fort Myers.Formoreinformation, callJaneenVankoat224678-4901.FollowNeenie’s HouseinFacebookand Instagram.

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LatinInfusion!,GODivasontheroad

GulfshoreOperaplansavarietyoffallconcertsatfriendly localvenuesacrossthreecounties.Theseconcertsinclude returningpopularthemes,abenefitandanewLatintheme concert.

Thismonth,GulfshoreOperawillpresentLatinInfusion!, afestiveconcertincelebrationofHispanicArts&Cultureat uniquevenuesacrosscoastalSouthwestFlorida.AcharismaticensembleofcelebratedinternationalartistswillperformakaleidoscopeofLatinmusicincludingboleros, Zarzuela,LatinpopandtraditionalsongsfromMexico, Venezuela,Cuba,Peru,Spain,andmore.LatinInfusionconcertsincludeNov.3inFortMyers,Nov.15inBonitaSprings andNov.17inNaples.

ReturningfavoriteCubanbaritone,FernandoGonzalez singsoperaandpopmusic.HeisamemberoftheinternationalgroupLatinDivos.Hispartneronstageisthelovely Venezuelansoprano,ErikaRamirezwhoisamemberofthe GODivas.TheywillperformthisHispanicHeritageconcert withCubanguitarist,JoseAlfredoFernandez-Acosta(Joe Fredd),Cubanpianist,DanielEscudero,andCubanpercussionist,AlfredoChacon.

GulfshoreOperaDivas

Aversatileprogramofcrowd-pleaserfamoussongslike“Guantanamera” and“GirlfromIpanema”plushitsby GipsyKingsandSantanawillbeperformedincontrasttotraditionaljewels andsemi-classicalmelodiesfora diverseinfusionofLatinculture.

Backbypopulardemand,GO Divas,GulfshoreOpera’spopular women’svocalensemble,returnsfor thefallwithaseriesoffunandfriendly concertsfeaturingrichvocalharmoniesfromoperascenestopopular songsfromthe‘60sand‘70s.Their diverse,newprogramwillfeaturepop favoriteslike"BohemianRhapsody" and"HappyTogether,"ensembles

fromTheMagicFluteandCarmen, andanexhilaratingpassagefrom Handel'sDixitDominus.Thetour beginsatCarmelo’sItalianRistorante foranopenairconcertanddinneron Nov.6.Divas&Dinnerwillbefollowed byconcertsattheMercatoLawn StageonNov.10andthefalltour concludesatanewvenueinEstero onNov.13.GOispartneringwith LambofGodChurchtopresenta benefitconcertforFeedingthe5000 whichisthelargestThanksgivingoutreachmissioninSWFlorida.

Formoreinformation,visit www.gulfshoreopera.orgorcallGO Headquartersat239-529-3925.

CharlotteChoraleChristmasprogramDec.3

Christmasisaspecialtimeofyear thatstimulatesallofoursensesina personallyuniquemanner,creating lastingmemoriesthatwecherishall ofourlives.Fromfestivebrightcolors andblinkinglights,brassinstruments andchoirsseeminglyeverywhere,to thesofthushoflongwinternights, thereisaspecialkindofenchantment intheair.

TheCharlotteChoraleinvitesyou toindulgeyoursensesandrejoiceintheseasonastheypresent“TreasuredSoundsofChristmas”onDec.3at4p.m.atthe CharlottePerformingArtsCenterinPuntaGorda.

Experiencethepageantryoftheseasonasyouareregaled withclassicpiecessuchas“JourneyoftheKings”and“Angels fromtheRealmsofGlory,”marvelinthepeacefulwonderofthe seasonastheypresentbeautifulrenditionsofsacredmusic suchasthe“UkranianBellCarol”and“Still,Still,Still,”andfeel

theexuberantjoyoffamiliarcarolssuchas“JingleBells”and othertraditionalfavoriteswithaspecialholidaytwist.Youwon’t wanttomissthisyear’smusicalChristmascardfromThe CharlotteChoraletothecommunity.

CharlottePerformingArtsCenterislocatedat701Carmalita St.,PuntaGorda.Ticketsare$25foradultsand$10forstudents.Getticketsbycalling941-204-0033orformoreinformationonlineatwww.charlottechorale.com

CentersfortheArtsBonitaSpringsmusicschedule

TheCentersfortheArtsBonitaSprings continuesitslivemusicscheduleforthe 2022-23season.

Sofar,themusicscheduleincludes Nightbird:TributetoStevieNicksonNov. 12,LiveatTheGarden:TributetoBillyJoel onNov.18,RidersintheSkyonNov.19, TheHitMenofCountryonFeb.10,Lee RockerofStrayCatsonFeb.18,One NightinMemphisonFeb.25andAlan DoyleonMarch11.

NightBird,theSouthwestFlorida-based, seven-pieceStevieNickstributebandfeaturingvocalistAngelaChang,isbackby populardemand.NightBirdcoversStevie Nickssongsfromthe’70s,’80s&’90s— fromheryearswithFleetwoodMac,right onthroughhersolocareer.You'llheara “Landslide”ofStevieNickshits,allinone captivatingconcertonNov.12at7:30p.m.

Everymonthsince2014,BillyJoelhas headlinedasold-outshowatworld-famous MadisonSquareGarden.After33Top40 Hits,allofwhichhewrote,there’snosign ofhisslowingdown.Butifyoucan’tmake ittohisshowatTheGarden,thereisno groupthatdeliverstheexperiencelike DavidClarkandhisBillyJoeltributeband onNov.18at7:30p.m.

JoinAmerica’sfavorite(funny)cowboys onatrailridethroughthethrillingdaysof yesteryearwithawacky,way-outWestern musicrevueonNov.19at7:30p.m.Riders

inTheSky,theworld’spremierWestern recordinggroupoftoday,continuesthe musicaltraditionpasseddownbythelikes ofGeneAutry,RoyRodgersandTheSons ofthePioneers.Standinghatsandshouldersabovetherest,thesecharismatic singingcowboyshavebecomemodern-day iconsbybrandingtheWesternmusicgenre withtheirownwitandhumor,straightoff theGrandOleOprystage.

HinmanAuditoriumislocatedat10150 BonitaBeachRoadinBonitaSprings.

Forticketsandmoredetails,call239495-8989orvisitwww.artcenterbonita.org

RidersintheSky-Nov.19

Nightbird:TributetoStevieNicks-Nov.12

TributetoBillyJoel-Nov.18

ChristmasconcertsatSeminoleCasinoHotel

TonyOrlandoDecember2

GOLDEntertainmentpresentsTonyOrlando’sChristmas ShowatSeminoleCasinoHotelImmokaleeonFriday,Dec.2 at8p.m.,withdoorsopeningat7p.m.

TonyOrlando'sChristmasShow offersawiderangeofholidayclassicscoveredasonlythesmooth vocalsofOrlandocandeliver, includingfavoritessuchas"White Christmas,""SilentNight,"“Jingle BellRock,”“Mary,DidYouKnow?” andmanymore.

Orlandohassoldmillionsof records,includingfivenumberone hits:“TieAYellowRibbon‘RoundTheOleOakTree,”“Knock ThreeTimes,”“Candida,”“MySweetGypsyRose”and“He Don’tLoveYou(LikeILoveYou).”

OneofAmerica’smostendearingandenduringstars, Orlandohashadhugesuccessinallaspectsoftheindustry. Theenormouslypopular“TonyOrlandoandDawn”variety showranonCBSfrom1974-1977,andhestarredin“Barnum” and“SmokeyJoe’sCafé”onBroadway.Orlandohasbeena recipientofthreeAmericanMusicAwards,aPeople’sChoice Award,andastarontheHollywoodWalkofFame.

Advanceticketsareonsalenowfor$79.

JohnTeshDecember8

GOLDEntertainmentpresents

JohnTeshperforming“AJazzy Swingin’Christmas”liveinconcertat SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokaleeon Thursday,Dec.8at8p.m.,withdoors openingat7p.m.

Tesh’scareerpathencompasses morethan50recordings,astringof #1radiohits,aKeyboardMagazine Performanceaward,12yearsasan investigativejournalistfortheCBSTV Network,a10-yearrunasanchoron “EntertainmentTonight,”broadcast hostandmusiccomposerforthe BarcelonaandAtlantaOlympicGames,andtheuniquedistinction ofcomposingwhatcriticshavehailedas“Thegreatestsports themesongintelevisionhistory,”theNBCSPORTS’NBA BasketballTheme.TeshhaswonsixmusicEmmys,receivedtwo Grammynominations,scoredthreegoldrecords,starredinseven PublicTelevisionspecials,andsoldeightmillionrecords.

Whetheratthesolopiano,witha12-piece'bigband'oran80pieceorchestra,Tesh’sabilitytocreateauniquejourneyforconcertfanswithmusicandstorytellinghastakenhimfromtheRed RocksAmphitheaterandtheColiseuminRometoCarnegieHall andTheKennedyCenter.Hislivetelevisionconcerts,including theseminal“LiveatRedRocks,”haveraisedmorethan$20millionforPublicTelevision.

Advanceticketsareonsalenowfor$69.

DebbieGibsonDecember16

GOLDEntertainmentpresentsthemulti-talentedDebbie Gibsonandher“Winterlicious” tourliveinconcertatSeminole CasinoHotelImmokaleeon Friday,Dec.16at8p.m.

Gibson,asinger,songwriter,actressandproducer, wasborninBrooklynand raisedinLongIsland,N.Y.Her 1987debutalbum,“Outofthe Blue,”wenttriple-platinumand launchedherunparalleled careerattheageof16.The album’ssingle“FoolishBeat” madeGibsontheyoungest artisttowrite,produce,and performa#1trackonthe BillboardHot100andsheis stilltheyoungestfemaletodo so,todate.

Asthesolecomposeron eachofherTop20singles, Gibsonwasrecognizedby ASCAPasSongwriterofthe Yearin1989.Shehassold morethan16millionalbums

worldwideandreleased10studioalbumsandfivecompilations.Shecontinuestoscore chart-toppingtracks,including 2020’s#VegasVibeRemix from“GirlsNightOut(Tracy YoungRemixes),”whichhit#4 ontheBillboardDanceClub chartandUKMusicWeeksinglescharts,and2022’s“One StepCloser(Remixes),”which reachedNo.3ontheSwiss dancechartsandlandedat No.8ontheCommercialPop MusicWeekchartintheUK. Hernewalbum“TheBody Remembers”promptlyshotup to#2ontheApplePopcharts andachievedonemillion streamsinitsfirstmonth.

Ticketsare$65.AVIP experiencealsowillbeavailablefor$210eachthatwill includeonepremiumreserved ticket,preferredseating,anda meet&greetwithDebbie Gibson.

DwightIcenhower:ElvisGospelChristmas

GoldEntertainment announcedthepopular internationalentertainer DwightIcenhowerwillbe bringinghisspecialElvis GospelChristmas Concertforoneshow onlytotheFaithChurch ofFortMyers.

DwightIcenhowerisa fivetimeWorld ChampionElvisPresley tributeartist.Dwightis consideredtobeoneof thebestElvistribute artistsintheworldtoday.Hehasmasteredthe‘50s,‘60s,and‘70serasof Elvis’careerandhaswonamyriadof nationalElvisawards.

DwightIcenhowerisrecognizednot onlyforhisgreatpersonalityonandoff stage,butalsoforhisamazingvoice thathassometimesevenbeenmistaken forElvisPresleyhimself.HehasperformedwithmanyoftheoriginalmusicianswhohaveworkedwithElvis includingTheJordanaires,TheStamps Quartet,TheSweetInspirations,Joe Gerchio,DJFontanaandDukeBardwell (justtonameafew).Hehastaken homeover75“FirstPlace”awardsin contestsfromallovertheworld;andin

2015,DwightIcenhower becametheonlyElvis tributeartistinhistoryto everwinfourWorld Championship“firstplace” titlesconsecutivelyduring ElvisWeek,inMemphis TN.Inaugust2016

Dwight'sdreamscame truewhenhewonthe ElvisPresleyEnterprises UltimateElvisTribute ArtistContest.

In2018,Dwight Icenhower’spopularity wascatapultedwhenhewashandpickedbyAppletobethefaceoftheir newworldwideadvertisingcampaign.

DwightIcenhowerwillpresenthis specialholidayElvisGospelChristmas ConcertatFaithChurchonSaturday, Dec.10.Doorsopenat6p.m.,and showtimewillbe7p.m.Celebratethe holidayseasonatFaithUnitedMethodist Church,15690McGregorBlvd.,Fort Myers,wherethereisplentyoffree parkingonsiteandeveryoneisinvited.

Ticketsareonsalenowfor$35 adultsand$25forchildren14and under.Ticketsareavailablebyphone at1-800-514-ETIXoronlineat www.goldentertainment.us

Blueschallenge movestoNov.13

Aftertwoschedulechanges,theannual regionalblueschallengehasbeenmoved toNovember.

TheSouthwestFloridaBluesSociety andCapeCabaretwillbepartneringon Nov.13at1p.m.topresenttheAnnual SouthwestFloridaRegionalI.B.C.Forthe winners,itwillmanifestintoabucket-list opportunity,whichisahistoricengagement settingthemsquarelyontheroadto MemphisandtheInternationalBlues Challenge.

Thiscompetitionisforbandsand solo/duomusicianswhoareinterestedina higherlevelofregional,nationalandinternationalrecognition.Thereisalsoayouth showcasecategory,thatprovidesour youngerartists(membersunder21during theMemphisIBC)withanopportunityto performinMemphisduringtheYouth Showcaseevent.HappeningsMagazineis apartnerofthisannualevent.

Doorsopenatnoon.CapeCabaretis locatedat4725VincennesBlvd.inCape Coral.Call239-549-3000.Detailsandregistrationformsareatwww.SWFBS.org.

MusiciansformerlyoftherockbandChicago andcurrentlyofEarthWind&Firewillheadlinea musicfestivalinBonitaSpringsthatorganizers plantotakestatewidetobenefitmentalhealth andsuicidepreventionandHurricaneIanrecoveryefforts.

Kickin’theBluesMusicFestivalisplannedfor Saturday,Nov.19from4to9p.m.atRiverside Park,10450ReynoldsSt.inBonitaSprings.

HeadliningthemusicfestivalwillbeBill Champlin,KeithHowlandandJeffCoffey,formerlyofthehitbandChicago,andJohnParis,currentmemberofEarth,Wind&Fire.Theywillbe performingthemusicthatmadethegroups famousinthe1970sand1980swithhitssuchas “25or6to4,”“Beginnings,”“Saturdayinthe Park,”“Searchin’,”“HardHabittoBreak,”“Boogie Wonderland”and“Fantasy.”

Musicwillbecontinuousthroughouttheevent withotherguestperformersslatedtoappearas well.

Theinauguraleventisbeingorganizedby GroundingWire,anewnon-profitorganization, foundedbyFrancesandBretBorshell,ahusbandandwifeteam whowanttohelpthosestrugglingswithanxietyandmental healthdisorders.

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with70percentreportingthattheyhavedebilitatingstress.Suicideisincreasingatanalarming ratealongwithgunviolence,”saidFrances Borshell.“Therearen’tenoughresourcestohelp thoseinneed,especiallyinSouthwestFlorida.”

Fundsraisedfromtheconcertwillbeusedto providementalhealthtoolkitstoschoolsandindividualsinneed.Thekitsincludeguidancefor activebreathing,presentmindawareness,and meditation,alongwithaccesstoresourcessuch asinteractivecontent,videos,educationalinformation,andotherhelpfuldigitalcontentprovided bymentalhealthexperts.

Borshellsaidmusicisawonderfulcoping mechanismforindividualswithmentalhealthconcernssoaconcertwasalogicalwaytoprovide resourceswhilelisteningtogreatartists.

Inadditiontomusic,thefestivalwillinclude mentalhealthproviderswhocanprovideinformationaboutmentalhealthresourcesavailable. Foodtrucks,beer,wineandhealthybeverages alsowillbeavailableforsale.Ameditationstation alsowillbeprovided.

Ticketsare$25forgeneraladmissionand$65forVIPadmission.

Ticketscanbepurchasedatwww.groundingwire.org.For moreinfoaboutsponsorships,emailinfo@groundingwire.org.

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PERFORMANCES INSWFLORIDA

OCT30

PabloCruise

CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, DowntownFortMyers

NOV2

LukeBryan HertzArena,Estero

NOV3

BrantleyGilbert, JellyRoll

HertzArena,Estero

NOV4

HereCome

TheMummies

SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

ZachWilliams

BBMannHall,FortMyers

MichaelRay TheRanch,FortMyers

NOV5

NikoMoon

TheRanch,FortMyers

NOV6

MarcAnthony HertzArena,Estero

NOV7

AdamSandler

HertzArena,Estero

NOV10

RebaMcEntire

HertzArena,Estero

MattStell

TheRanch,FortMyers

NOV11

KabakaPyramid

TheRanch,FortMyers

Foreigner

photobyJamieKuser

NOV11

JordanDavis

CharlotteCo.Fairgrounds

NOV12

EastonCorbin TheRanch,FortMyers

GaryAllan CharlotteCo.Fairgrounds

NOV16

MannheimSteamroller BBMannHall,FortMyers

NOV17

CodyJohnson, RandyHouser

HertzArena,Estero

NOV18

DylanScott

TheRanch,FortMyers

JackRussellʼsGreat WhiteandFireHouse AllianceforArts,FortMyers

NOV19

Foreigner

BBMannHall,FortMyers

NOV21

LorrieMorgan

CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, DowntownFortMyers

NOV26

JerrodNiemann TheRanch,FortMyers

DEC2

TonyOrlando SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

DEC3

DrivinNCryin TheRanch,FortMyers

DEC6

TheCommodores Artis–Naples

DEC8

FrankieValliand theFourSeasons

BBMannHall,FortMyers

JohnTesh

SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

ForKingandCountry HertzArena,Estero

DEC10

BradPaisley, 38Special,JakeOwen LiveFest,Naples

ColtFord

TheRanch,FortMyers

DEC12

BigBad

VoodooDaddy

CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, DowntownFortMyers

DEC16

DebbieGibson SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

JAN6

TheSpinners, Manhattans,Trammps BBMannHall,FortMyers

JAN7

TravisDenning TheRanch,FortMyers

JAN19

Styx

BBMannHall,FortMyers

JAN21

WageWar,Nonpoint TheRanch,FortMyers

FEB4

TobyMac HertzArena,Estero

FEB11

DemunJones &DustyLeigh

TheRanch,FortMyers

FEB14

TheTemptations

&TheFourTops

SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

Dailyconcertupdatesat HappeningsMagazine.net

TheRanchConcertHall has busyscheduleinNovember

Aftersomepostponementsdueto HurricaneIan,TheRanchConcert Hall&SalooninFortMyershasa jam-packednewscheduleofnational rockandcountryartiststoendthe year.

Here’swhat’sontherevised scheduleatpresstime:

TheSamGallowayFordConcert SeriespresentsMichaelRayonNov. 4,NikoMoononNov.5,MattStellon Nov.10,EastonCorbinonNov.12,

DylanScottonNov.18,Jerrod NiemannonNov.26,ColtFordon Dec.10,TravisDenningonJan.7, DemunJones&DustyLeighonFeb. 11andTracyLawrenceonMarch3, 2023.

OtherupcomingshowsatThe RanchConcertHall(notpartofthe Gallowayseries)includeHonkyTonk HalloweenonOct.29withDavidLee Murphy,RobHatchandLanceMiller, KabakaPyramidwithNattaliRizeon Nov.11,ZOSO:TheUltimateLed ZeppelinExperienceonNov.19,

AmericanIdiots-GreenDaytribute onDec.2,DrivinnCryinonDec.3, Blink-180DeuxonDec.17,PigFloyd onJan.13,Nightbird-TheUltimate TributetoStevieNicksonJan.14and WageWarwithNonpointandFame onFireonJan.21,2023.

Forticketsandmoreinformation, visitonlineatwww.theranchfortmyers.com.TheRanchConcertHallcan bereachedat239-985-9839.

Formostconcerts,thedoorsopen at7p.m.atTheRanchConcertHall& Saloon,whichislocatedat2158 ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

JerrodNiemann-Nov.26

EastonCorbin-Nov.12

MichaelRay-Nov.4

NikoMoon-Nov.5

DylanScott-Nov.18

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JuliaDaRochawasthefeaturedartistatDAASCo-OpArtGalleryandGiftsinOctober.

AmandaZirzowʼs“Eternity”exhibitwasondisplayintheCapitalGalleryatSidneyandBerneDavisArtCenterinOctober.

ButterflyEstateshosts Makers’MarketNov.6

Sunday,Nov.6willbea specialdayattheButterfly EstatesinFortMyers.

Thebeautifullyrevamped campusisshowcasingartisans,craftersandartistsfor their4thannualMakers’ Marketfestival.Thisyear, morethan15makerswillbe offeringtheirhandmade products,allcarefullyselectedbytheadministrationof DAASCo-OpArtGallery& Gifts–oneofthethree shopsinthecomplexand mainpromoterfortheevent.

TheButterflyEstates openedtothepublicin2009 andhasbeenoneofthe greatestfamilyattractions eversince.Today,thespace housesthreespecialtyshops anda3600squarefeetbutterflyconservatory,housing hundredsofspeciesand theirhostsplants.The FloridaNativeButterfly Society,anon-profitorganization,providesthenecessarycare,protectionand preservationforthebeautiful butterfliesandplantsthat thriveinthecomplex.DAAS Co-OpArtGallery&Gifts, ThriftyGardenandBullig Coffee&Bitesarethethree individuallyownedandoperatedbusinesseshousedin

theEstates.Duringthemarketday,theywillbeoffering specialsandsurprisesforall guests.

TheMakers’Marketstartedfouryearsago,attracting around1,500visitorstothe area.Manyattendeeshad neverbeentothebutterfly conservatoryorknewabout oneexistinginFortMyers. Thisyear,theentranceto theconservatorywillbefree ofcost.

Themakersselectedwill besellingavarietyofitems, rangingfromfinecrafts, handmadesoaps,lotions, crystals,magnets,jewelry, accessories,clothing,artwork,andmore.Asevery year,thefocusofourmarket isonqualityanduniqueness.Thesemakersareall southwestFloridacreatives whodedicateyearstotheir crafts.

TheButterflyEstatesand theshopsarelocatedat 1815FowlerSt.indowntown FortMyers.Theeventstarts at9a.m.andendsat3p.m. onSunday,Nov.6.More informationaboutthevenue andhowtobecomeaco-op membercanbefoundat daascoop.comorbycalling 239-590-8645.

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FestivalofTreesNov.30-Dec.4

The16thAnnualFestivalofTrees returnstotheSidney&BerneDavisArt Center.Experiencethewinterwonderlandoftreesgorgeouslydecoratedand generouslybedeckedbylocalbusinessestoraisemoneyforGoodwillIndustries ofSouthwestFloridaandSBDAC,plus manyeventsalltakingplaceNov.30–Dec.4.

ExperienceoneofthemostsensationalholidaytraditionsinSouthwest Florida.PresentedbyPublixSuper MarketsCharities,FestivalofTreesisa hugeholidaydestinationdowntown wherebeautifultreesaredecoratedand filledwithpresentsbylocalbusinesses tohelpraisemoneyforGoodwill IndustriesofSouthwestFloridaandthe Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenter.

Offeringfamilyeventsforeveryage, theseasonalcelebrationsbeginwitha ticketedpreviewpartyonWednesday, Nov.30from5to7p.m.Comegetinto theholidayspiritwithasneakpreviewof theFestivalofTreesandcelebratewith horsd'oeuvres,asilentauctionandwine pull.

Aholidaythemedwineandpaint nightwillbeaticketedofferingThursday, Dec.1from6to9p.m.‘Tistheseason togetcreativewithoneofSWFlorida’s favoritelocalartists,DharmaLefevre. Thistalentedandquirkyelfwilldemonstratehowtocreateagorgeouswintery landscape.Eachartistwillbesupplied

withcanvas,paint,brushes,andof course…wine.

MayorKevinAnderson’sannualtraditionoflightingthemassivewreathgracingtheloggiaoftheSBDACfollowedby livemusicfromTheNowhereBandisa freeeventhappeningFriday,Dec.2from 7to10p.m.

Santa’sBlockPartywillbeheld Saturday,Dec.3from10a.m.to2p.m. JoinSantaforfamilyfunandholidayfestivities.Santa’sBlockPartyisanoppor-

tunityforkidstocreateholidayart,color Christmasandholidaycards,decorate yummycookiesfromPublixSuper Market,enjoyatrainride,andwriteletterstoSantaandourmilitaryservice members.MemphisMotownSoul ExperiencewillbeperformingonDec.3 from7:30to9:30p.m.

Andthepopulartreeraffledrawing wherealltreesandgiftswillberaffledoff totheluckywinnersisscheduledfor Sunday,Dec.4at5p.m.Exceptforthe treebeingdonatedtoGolisano Children’sHospital,alltrees,valuedat over$1,500each,willbemakingspirits brightintheirnewlocations.Winnerswill benotifiedandreceivethethemedtree plusallofthegiftsonandaround, includingdeliveryandsetup.Atoydrive willalsobeheldsobringyour unwrappedgiftforfreeentrytoseethe trees.

TheFestivalofTreesgeneraladmissionforviewing,votingforfavorites,and purchasingraffletickets($10eachor $25forthree)occursthroughoutthefivedayfestivalandis$2perperson,with kidsages5andunderadmittedfree.

TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter islocatedat2301FirstSt.inthehistoric downtownFortMyersRiverDistrict.

Formoreinformation,call239-3331933orvisitwww.sbdac.comfordetails, ticketsandtocheckforpossibleschedulechanges.

LorrieMorganatCaloosa SoundAmphitheaterNov.21

Thefreeconcertseriesat CaloosaSoundAmphitheater continuesNov.21withcountry musiclegendLorrieMorgan.

Locatedadjacentto LuminaryHotel&Co.indowntownFortMyers,thenew riverfrontCaloosaSound Amphitheaterkickedoffits Rockin’ontheRiverconcert seriesSept.13withTheFixx, followedbyPabloCruiseon Oct.30.

Thefour-partserieswraps upDec.12withcontemporary swingrevivalistsBigBad VoodooDaddy.

Allshowsbeginat7p.m., withdoorsopeningat6p.m.

Generaladmissiontickets arefree,withnoadditional servicecharges,butmustbe claimedinadvanceat www.CaloosaSoundAmp.com.

Inadditiontothefreegeneraladmissionticketsinthe lawnarea,concertswillnow offerthreepaidticketoptions: $20generaladmissiontickets thatincludeanunassigned seatinareservedarea;VIP ticketsstartingat$35that includeareservedseatin frontofthestage(withinthe firstfiverows)onecomplimentarydrinkandaccesstoVIP restrooms;and$50SuperVIP ticketsthatincludeallVIPticketbenefitsplusanexclusive meet-and-greetwiththeartist.

Freeconcertsinthe Rockin’ontheRiverserieswill nowincludeacharitablecomponenttohelpsupportrecoveryfromHurricaneIan.When claimingtheirfreeticket,con-

certgoerswillhavetheopportunitytomakeadonation onlineandarealsoencouragedtobringcannedfood itemstodonateatthedoor.All fundsanddonatedgoodswill gototheHarryChapinFood BankofSouthwestFlorida.

LorrieMorganisundeniably oneofthemosteloquently emotivevocalistsofmodern times.Thefirstwomaninher genretobeginhercareerwith threeconsecutiveplatinum albums,Lorrieisbackinthe studiowithaward-winningproducerRichardLandis,working onanewalbum.

Onrecordssuchas“A PictureofMeWithoutYou” and“IGuessYouHadtoBe There,”theacheispalpable. Sheisfeistyandsassyon “WatchMe,”“WhatPartof No,”“FiveMinutes”and“I Didn’tKnowMyOwn Strength.”Shehaskickedup herstilettoheelsinfunonher hits“ExceptforMonday”and “GoAway.”Onherepic “SomethinginRed,”sheisan honest,strugglingeveryday woman.

Theamphitheaterisa resultofapublic-privatepartnershipbetweenLuminary Hotel&Co.andtheCityof FortMyers.

Locatedat2101Edwards Drive,the4,000-capacity amphitheateropenedthis summeralongthe CaloosahatcheeRiver,adjacenttoLuminaryHotel&Co. andtheCaloosaSound ConventionCenter.

1stStreetDeli

Thisaward-winning112-seatauthenticNewYorkstyledelicatessen(theonlyoneinSouthwestFlorida) isopendailyservingbreakfast,lunchanddinner.1st StreetDeli bringsadistinctlyunique diningexperiencetothe Southwest Floridamarketformerly foundonlyin NewYork City.Here youcangrab asandwichthatisbiggerthanyourappetite.Offerings attheDeliincludepiledhighpastramiandcornedbeef sandwiches,reubens,hotpaninis,hamburgersand salads.Opendaily1–8p.m.

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

EE-TO-LEET-KEGrill

TheEE-TO-LEET-KEGrillatSeminoleCasinofeaturescontemporaryregionalcuisinesutilizingthe freshestselectionsofPrimeagedbeef,freshseafood, andan arrayof locallysourced produce. Itswideranging menu offerspastas,house made soups, steaks,seafoodandchefspecialtyitemsincluding award-winningtwinlobstertails,smotheredchicken andtheever-populargrilledribeye.Opendaily9a.m. –midnight.

506South1stSt.,Immokalee 800-218-0007 www.moreinparadise.com

EllaMae’sDiner

Nostalgiaservedwithasmile.Afun retro-inspiredeateryservingcomfort foodandclassicdinerfare.Slideinto aboothorpulluptothecounterfora burgerandmilkshakeorthebestalldaybreakfastyou’veeverhad.Ella Mae’sprovidesawelcometwisttothe classicsoutherndiner.CelebratingDr. EllaMaePiper’slegacy,it’sherethe communitycomestogethertoshare storiesastheyenjoyamealamidst vintage-inspiredfinishesandabright colorpalette.EllaMae’sYogurtParfait includesfreshseasonalberries,granola,andadrizzleofhoney.Ella Mae’sDineratLuminaryHotel&Co. isafunretro-inspiredeateryserving upcomfortfoodandclassicdinerfare.Slideintoaboothorpulluptothe counterforaburgerandmilkshakeorthebestall-daybreakfastyou’ve everhad.EllaMae’sisopendailyfrom7amto2pm.Servingbreakfast alldayandlunch.

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

OxbowBar&Grill

Ourlimitedhoursafter HurricaneIan:Sunday-Thursday 4-10p.m.;FridayandSaturday4 -11p.m.Weareonlyopenfordinneratpresent.

Casualdocksidediningonthe doorstepofDowntownFortMyers. Panoramicriverfrontviewsonthe Caloosahatchee.Aboater’sretreat withanupbeatnauticalvibe. Servingcoastalcuisineandmore forbrunch,lunchanddinner.Retail andrentalstoigniteyourspiritof adventure.Diveintofresh seafood,oystersonthehalfshell, steaks,signaturesandwiches, freshsalads,localcraftbeersand curatedcocktails.

1300HendrySt.FortMyers 239-314-3856www.oxbowfortmyers.com

SilverKingOceanBrasserie

Acoastal,chef-driven menuunlikeanyother restaurantinFortMyers. Complementedbya strikinginteriorthat’sas appealingtotheeyesas thedishesaretothe palette.Asthe Luminary’ssignature restaurant,TheSilver KingOceanBrasserie offersamenushowcasingthequalityoffresh seafoodthroughclean, simplepreparationsusing classictechniquesfora modernpalate.Centeredonanopenkitchen,thesophisticatedrestaurantfeaturesacoastal-inspiredmenuandadditional outdoorseatstorelaxandindulgeinthefinestlocalseafood inSouthwestFlorida.NestledwithinSilverKing,you’llfindThe FloridaRoom,aprivatediningspacethatseats14guests, perfectforintimategatheringsandcelebrationsandnamed afterFloridaHeitman.Ifyourgroupislarger,wefeatureavarietyofvenueswithentertainingoptionsavailablefromunique seatingtotailoredmenus.HoursareTuesday-Saturdayfrom 5-10p.m.

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

SouthernGrill

TheSouthern GrillattheShell Factoryisafull restaurantincluding liquor,beerand wine.Wehavean outdoorbarand partyvenue.There isnoentryfeeto getintotheShell Factorystoreor restaurants.Parkingisfree.Whileyouareherevisitthe NaturePark,FunPark,CarouselandSoaringEagleZipline. 16554N.ClevelandAve.,NorthFortMyers 239-995-3999 www.shellfactory.com

TikiHutBar&Grill atDolphinKeyResort

There'salwayssomethingtodoattheTikiHutBar& Grillatthe DolphinKey Resort. Locatedin Downtown CapeCoral, thebiggest Tikibarinthe worldoffers liveentertainment Wednesday through Sunday,KeyWestStyleRelaxWednesdayandThursday, Lightoutdooratmosphere,sofamily,andfriendstwoorfour leggedarewelcome.Greatfoodmenu,withFlorida Specials,pooltable,TVs.Open7days.Kitchenopenlate. 1502MiramarSt.,CapeCoral 239-540-8454 www.dolphinkeyresort.com

TwistedFork

TheTwistedForkisahot-rodandmoto-culturethemed restaurantfeaturingascratchkitchenandcustomcocktails. Afamily friendly space adjacent Bert's Back Porchconcertvenue withloads ofoutdoor space,it hasrapidly become Charlotte County's hottestplacetoeat,drinkandhavefun!" 2208ElJobeanRoad,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675 www.twistedfork.net

TheannualIslandHopperSongwriterFest washeldSept.16-25.Itstartedon CaptivathenmovedtodowntownFort MyersbeforewrappinguponFortMyers Beach.The10-dayfestfeaturedmorethan 80nationalandlocalsongwriters.Here aresomeofthesongwriterswhoperformedSept.23-25atCabanasBeach BaratDiamondheadResort,Matanzason theBay,NervousNellies,YucatanBeach Stand,PiersideGrill,ShuckerʼsandPink ShellBeachResortonFortMyersBeach. photosbyJamieKuser

PaulMcDonaldatNervousNelliesSept.24

FestivalheadlinerGaryLeVoxofRascalFlattsatPinkShellResortSept.25

EssexCountyatPinkShellResortSept.25

AndrewMcGinnatMatanzas ontheBaySept.24

TheClousesatMatanzasontheBaySept.24