November 2016 Happenings Magazine

Theatre • Concerts • Art • Dining • Comedy • Music

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Jana Kramer

Chase Bryant

Naples • Fort Myers • Cape Coral • Port Charlotte

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And the curtain rises

It’s November, and time for some great live theatre.

As always, we have so many choices and here they are: The Naples Players present Outside Mullingar now through Nov. 20 at the Sugden Theatre.

In Fort Myers, Laboratory Theater of Florida will perform Wings Nov. 11 - 26.

William Shakespeare’s The Tempest will be staged at FGCU Theatre Nov. 11 - 20.

Evita continues its run at the Broadway Palm Theatre in Fort Myers through Nov. 19. That show will be followed

by White Christmas, which will play Nov. 24 - Dec. 25.

In the Off Broadway Palm Theatre, The Nerd runs through Nov. 12. Then, Another Night Before Christmas will be presented Nov. 17 - Dec. 25.

In Cape Coral, Elvis Has Left the Building is on stage Nov. 4 13 at Cultural Park Theatre.

In November, Florida Repertory Theatre is producing four productions. Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End runs through Nov. 6 at the ArtStage Studio Theatre. Best of Enemies will then play Nov. 15 Dec. 15. Meanwhile, on the historic Arcade Theatre stage, Florida Rep continues its production of Over the River and Through the Woods until Nov. 16. Agathie Christie’s The Mousetrap opens Nov. 29 and runs through Dec. 18.

In LaBelle, the Firehouse Theatre presents A Farce of Nature Oct. 28 - 30 and Nov. 3 - 6.

Coney Island Christmas will be presented by the Naples Players Nov. 23 through Dec. 18 at the Sugden Theatre.

On Sanibel, BIG ARTS opens its season with a Christmas Carol on stage Nov. 28 - Dec. 23 at Strauss Theater.

Florida SouthWestern College will perform Paragon Springs Nov. 3 - 12 at the Fort Myers campus.

The Charlotte Players present Becky’s New Car Nov. 10 - 20 at Langdon Playhouse in Port Charlotte.

In Naples, Gulfshore Playhouse will stage My Fair Lady Nov. 12 - Dec. 11 at The Norris Center.

Art festival season is here

As our weather gets more comfortable, that can only mean that it is art festival season, too.

The first Art in the Park will be Nov. 5 outside the Naples Art Association. Charlotte Arts presents the annual Art on the Harbor Nov. 6 in Punta Gorda. The Naples Artcrafters will observe their 50th anniversary on Nov. 12 in Cambier Park. The Estero Fine Art Show takes place Nov. 18 and 19 at Miromar Design Center. The annual Sanibel Masters Art Show is Nov. 25 and 26.

Of course, Fort Myers Art Walk is Nov. 4 and 5, and the new SoCo Second Saturday event is Nov. 12 at Royal Palm Square in Fort Myers.

An abundance of concerts

November is shaping up to be one of the busiest months for national concerts in Southwest Florida. At press time, there were 23 concerts on the month’s schedule. Just from Nov. 6 - 12, we have 14 different concerts taking place in our three counties we call Southwest Florida. We seem to have swung the pendulum toward a very active season. If we want to keep up this kind of great music coming to our venues, we have to buy tickets and support these shows.

Artists scheduled to be in our area in November are ZZ Top, Les Stroud, Soul Asylum, Big Smo, Rick Springfield, James Otto, Gavin DeGraw & Andy Grammer, Blues Traveler, Joe Louis Walker, Frankie Ballard, King’s X, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Casting Crowns, Jana Kramer & Chase Bryant, Annie Moses Band, The LACS and Moonshine Bandits, 38 Special, T-Pain, Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots, Tyler Farr, Mannheim Steamroller, Bob Dylan and Dave Koz. December is looking to be active, too, with Sara Evans, Craig Morgan, Marshall Tucker Band, Hunter Hayes, Kellie Pickler, Martina McBride, Chris Lane, Luke Combs, The Beach Boys, Here Come the Mummies, Judy Collins, the Eli Young Band and more.

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What’s Inside

Theatre

pages 6 - 17

Wings, The Tempest, Outside Mullingar

Art

pages 18 - 29

Outdoor art festival season begins

Music

pages 30 - 41

Annie Moses Band, Sanibel Jazz & Blues

In Concert

pages 42 - 43

Les Stroud, Big Smo, Rick Springfield

Comedy Clubs

page 44

Comedy club schedules for November

River District

pages 46 - 49

Festival of Trees, Art Walk, trolley resumes

Dining

pages 50 - 51

ROW Seafood and 13 other options

Calendar

pages 52 - 59

November cultural events in SW Florida Publishers & Owners

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Wings tells the engaging story of a woman who suffers a stroke

A massive stroke robs Emily Stilson of her senses. Dramatic sound, lighting and video help audiences imagine her world.

The next show on the Laboratory Theater stage will immerse audiences in a sensory experience. Thanks to a grant from the City of Fort Myers, Wings uses a new surround-sound system, video and lighting to communicate what it is like for Emily Stilson from just moments before she suffers her stroke, through to two years into her recovery.

Opening night is Nov. 11, with a pre-show reception beginning at 7:15 p.m. at The Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave. in the Fort Myers River District.

Loved ones of stroke sufferers, in particular, will appreciate the perspective shared in Wings. It is an opportunity to understand those around us.

Producing Artistic Director Annette Trossbach leads this pro-

duction. “Wings is the most challenging and rewarding show I’ve directed. This is not a living room drama; this will be an amazing experience for our audience members, who will be along for the ride in this stream-of-consciousness story.”

This fast-paced monologue is the story of Emily Stilson, played expertly by New York City actor Cindy Chase, with supporting characters played by Kate Dirrigl, Patrick Erhardt, Rachel Blithe, Steven Coe and Lois McGuiness.

Surround sound is designed by Mitch Haley, video by Brandon Grendell, lighting by Rosie DeLeon and set design by Matt DeNoncour.

Wings by Arthur Kopit is on stage at The Laboratory Theater of Florida on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday nights, Nov. 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday afternoons Nov. 13, 20 and 26 at 2 p.m. Also in November, Laboratory Theatre of Florida will host Square One

This fast-paced monologue is the story of Emily Stilson, played expertly by New York City actor Cindy Chase, with supporting characters played by Kate Dirrigl, Patrick Erhardt, Rachel Blithe, Steven Coe and Lois McGuiness.

Improv. The performance will be Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. Square One Improv puts you in the driver's seat for a hilarious, completely improvised performance!

Every aspect of the show is based on your suggestions, including songs and musicals created on the fly! With years of experience performing and competing nationally, Square One delivers a gutbusting, one-of-a-kind show every time.

Individual tickets are $12.

On Nov. 21 at 7 p.m., staged readings featuring True Colors by Melanie Payne will take place. Individual tickets are $5 each, or free for season pass holders.

It was the roaring ‘20s when one of the New York’s wealthiest and most eligible bachelors married a domestic worker.

That fact alone would have been sufficient to keep tongues wagging for years, but what was more shocking to New York society was that Alice Jones wasn’t just a former maid. She was a former maid

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whose father was a black man. What followed from that public revelation was a trial that dominated national news as Leonard Kip Rhinelander pleaded for an annulment, claiming he had unwittingly married a woman of color. True Colors tells the story of the trial and, in flashback scenes, the courtship and marriage of Alice and “Kip.” The play explores the complexities of racial identity, while documenting a long-forgotten true story of interracial love.

Staged readings are a wonderful opportunity for playwrights to hear their words spoken by actors, and on a stage.

They are also opportunities for a community of theater-goers and arts advocates to encourage new work, give valuable feedback and to connect with emerging talent.

Tickets are available online at www.LaboratoryTheaterFlorida.com or by calling 239-218-0481.

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FGCU Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s The Tempest Nov. 11 - 20

The Theatre Program in the Bower School of Music & the Arts at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) presents William Shakespeare’s The Tempest from Nov. 11 - 20 at FGCU’s Theatre Lab. Having been forced into exile, a mother and daughter are stranded on an enchanted isle. Mother learns the island’s magical secrets and uses them to conjure a storm that will bring her enemies to shore. Many scholars believe that The Tempest is Shakespeare’s last play to write alone.

Our production celebrates the master writer’s threadbare and well-worn love affair with the magical world of the stage.

FGCU theatre professor, Barry Cavin, directs this classic Shakespearean piece with a modern twist in honor of

the 400th anniversary of the playwright’s death. This production features eleven FGCU students playing over 20 characters.

Performances will be Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 13, 19 and 20 at 2 p.m., with a post-performance discussion with the actors, director and crew following the Nov. 19 performance.

Individual tickets to The Tempest at Florida Gulf Coast University are on sale now and cost $10 for the general public and $7 for students. Tickets and further information are available online at www.theaterlab.fgcu.edu or at the door, based on availability. The TheatreLab is located in the Arts Complex on FGCU’s main campus at 10501 FGCU Blvd. S. Parking is available in Lot 7 for patrons of the theatre and other guests.

Roger Chamieh, Mutation 3 (detail), 2016, Styrofoam, rope, and pine & oak wood, 12 x 3 x 4ʼ. This piece of art will serve as the focal point of the shipwrecked set.

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Elvis Has Left the Building on Cape Coral stage CULTURAL PARK THEATER

ance of laugh filled comedy. Elvis Has

By Michael Moran Left the Building will be on stage They say truth is stranger than fiction and through Nov. 13 with Thursday, Friday, there are plenty of strange stories surrounding Saturday evening performance and the undisputed Elvis Presley. One of the oddest matinees on Saturday and Sunday. is what happened in December of 1970, when Also returning to the Cultural Park the “King of Rock ’n’ Roll” stage is a live concert starring Angela disappeared for a few days Pierre and her Motown Four Revue. before Christmas.

On stage Nov. 18, 19 and 20 for four Director Christi Wengerter performances only. Come join us for said, “He had a fight with this magical concert and enjoy your Priscilla about his spending. favorite music from the Motown era.

He was giving away cars Diana Ross, Mary Wells, Four Tops, and she told him to slow it Jackson Five, Aretha Franklin and so down and cut back.” many more great performers who Wengerter, who directs the gave us the music and the soul that Cultural Park Theaters’ prolives on in our hearts every day. duction of Elvis Has Left The Building, which Angela Pierre is from Cape Coral and opens Friday night, Nov. 4. She said after the is a talent you will not forget and you fight, Elvis ran off for a couple of days. “Nobody will see her career grow on stage, knew where he was or how to find him,” she singing and acting into the amazing said, which is where the Cultural Park Players’ professional career that is out there comedy starts. “It takes place in Colonel waiting for her. She brings with her to Parker’s office,” Wengerter said.

Left to right are Jerry Olin, Laurie Strum, Bob Fliss, Sandra Dixon and Louis the stage guest singer, JD Douse, and Parker was Presley’s long-time manager and Monaco in Cultural Park Theaterʼs production of Elvis Has Left the Building. her own Motown Four girls, Cantrella he held a remarkable amount of control over the Canady, Katherine Oni and Erica singer’s life and finances. He was also a gamBrown. bler and spent a lot of Elvis’s money entertaining a mobster’s wife,” Wengerter said. “But nobody knows I suggest you begin to plan to get your tickets for these his habit. According to biographers, Parker’s gambling where he is.” In fact, Presley never even appears in the productions soon. Call the box office at 239 – 772 – debts ran into the tens of millions of dollars and may have play, the director added. “But there are two impersonators 5862. For more information, check out our brand new been a deciding factor in why Presley signed to perform at Colonel Parker has hypnotized,” It’s a very strange and website at www.culturalparktheatre.com and visit us on a Las Vegas casino in 1969. very funny play.

Facebook But for the purpose of this very fictional comedy, Christi Wengerter is a veteran director at Cultural Park, Michael Moran is executive director of the Cultural Parker owes money to some Las Vegas mobsters. “And to and along with her cast, Louis Monaco, Laurie Strum, Park Theatre Company get out of it, he needs to get Elvis to perform a concert for Jerry Olin, Bob Fliss and Sandra Dixon offer a perform-

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Another Night Before Christmas opens Nov. 17 at Off Broadway Palm

The Off Broadway Palm Theatre presents Another Night Before Christmas playing Nov. 17 through Dec. 25. From the writers of Married Alive and A Dog’s Life comes this all new musical comedy about a cynical social worker, a “burglar” and finding the true meaning of Christmas.

‘Twas the night before Christmas…and there’s a “burglar” in the house, but his eyes twinkled and his dimples were merry. A cynical social worker is about to have her humbug attitude turned upside down in this charming and amusing musical comedy. You’ll be reminded of the true meaning of Christmas while you laugh ’til you jiggle

like a bowlful of jelly.

Another Night Before Christmas is playing at The Off Broadway Palm Theatre Nov. 17 through Dec. 25. The Off Broadway Palm is an intimate 100-seat theatre, located in the main lobby of Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.

Performances are Tuesday through Sunday evenings with select matinees.

Ticket prices range from $35 - $55 with group discounts available for parties of 20 or more.

Tickets are now on sale and can be reserved by calling (239) 278-4422, by visiting www.BroadwayPalm.com or by stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.

Pictured (back) are Farce of Nature cast members Callie Burley and Trevor Battams; (front) Jeff Schmitt, Brittany Hilton, Bob Speckin, Richelle Battams, Jack Webb and Brenda Barnes. Not pictured is Tammar Hammer.

Farce of Nature on stage at Firehouse Theatre in LaBelle

Get ready to laugh out loud and have a great time at the Firehouse Community Theatre in LaBelle. The 24th season kicks off with Farce of Nature.

In this side-splittingly funny southern-fried comedy, you’ll meet the Wilburn family of Mayhew, Ark., and spend an outrageously funny day at Reel 'Em Inn…the finest little fishing lodge in the Ozarks.

Can the lodge be saved from gangsters, love-starved females, jealous husbands, ruthless corporate executives, a cranky senior citizen, a maid packing heat, a jittery man masquerading as a woman, and vicious varmints?

This funny comedy is guaranteed to win you over—hook, line, and sinker. It is directed by Deb Speckin and Cindy Shough. Farce of Nature is written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten.

Performances are Oct. 28 - 30 and Nov. 3 - 6. Show times are 7 p.m.

Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. om Sundays. Tickets are $14 in advance and $16 at the door. For more information, visit www.firehousecommunitytheatre.com or call the ticket hotline at 863-675-3066 (leave a message).

The Firehouse Theatre is located at 241 N. Bridge St. in LaBelle.

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Over the River and Through the Woods opens Oct. 28 FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE

Florida Repertory Theatre announces the opening of Joe DiPietro's Over the River and Through the Woods, a hilarious and warm-hearted family fiasco.

Over the River and through the Woods plays at Florida Rep Oct. 28 – Nov. 16 with four previews Oct. 25 - 27.

"We are delighted to open our Arcade Theatre with a comedy that many of our audiences will relate to," said producing artistic director Robert Cacioppo. "This is a revival for us, and on top of being just plain funny, its a play that will pull on your heartstrings. We want you to feel a part of the family, a part of our family, after all, the Florida Rep family is the best looking and most intelligent!"

See what happens when 29-year-old Nick tells both pairs of doting ItalianAmerican grandparents he’s leaving Hoboken to take a dream job across the country. His grandparents are stunned.

Why would he want to leave his family and New Jersey? Chaos ensues as his grandparents plot and scheme to find a way to keep him in Hoboken.

Over the River and Through the Woods will feature a variety of Florida Rep ensemble members as well as many

noteworthy actors out of New York City.

Cacioppo directs and is joined by an expert team of designers including set designer Bert Scott (The Unexpected Guest), costume designer Alice Neff, lighting designer David M. Upton (Becky's New Car), sound designer John Kiselica (The Dingdong), and production stage manager Janine Wochna (The Cocktail Hour).

Over the River and Through the Woods plays in the Historic Arcade Theatre Oct. 28 to Nov. 16 with four previews Oct. 25 at 8 p.m., Oct. 26 at 2 and 8 p.m. and Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. Regular performances are Tuesday - Saturday at 8 p.m. and matinees on Wednesday, Sunday and select Saturdays.

Priced at $52 and $45 for regular performances and $32 and $25 for previews, single tickets are now on sale through the box office at 239-332-4488 and online at www.floridarep.org.

Florida Repertory Theatre performs in the Historic Arcade Theatre and the ArtStage Studio Theatre on Bay Street between Jackson & Hendry with limited free parking in the Fort Myers River District.

Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End runs through Nov. 6

Florida Repertory Theatre opened its 2016-2017 season with another onewoman tour-de-force, Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End starring Florida Rep ensemble member and audience favorite Carrie Lund.

Written by journalists and playwright sisters Allison Engel and Margaret Engel, Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End plays in Florida Rep's intimate 110-seat ArtStage Studio Theatre now to Nov. 6.

Hot off its world premiere in Washington, D.C., comes a witty and moving look at one of our country’s most beloved voices. Erma Bombeck captured the frustrations of her generation as a mother and wife. Discover the story behind the award-winning humorist who championed women’s lives with wit that sprang from the most unexpected place of all — the truth.

"I couldn't be more excited to present this hilarious and relatable comedy," said producing artistic director Robert Cacioppo, "After the wild success of last season's I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti, it only seemed right to open our season once again with another one woman show. And what better choice than Erma Bombeck, the woman who chronicled life of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s through not only humor, but plain, undeniable reality."

Florida Rep co-founder and ensemble member Carrie Lund has been seen in all eight Florida Rep shows reviewed

by The Wall Street Journal: The Cocktail Hour, One Slight Hitch, Arsenic and Old Lace, The Little Foxes, God of Carnage, Sylvia, You Can’t Take It with You, and Dancing at Lughnasa stars as the bold and witty columnist Erma Bombeck.

In 2012, she was named Best Actress of the Year and named one of the Power Women of the Year by Florida Weekly. She has produced theatre companies in her hometown of Erie, Penn., and New York City and has performed in regional theatres in New York, Vermont and North Carolina, as well as the Three River Shakespeare Festival, Pittsburgh Playhouse, and American Ibsen Theatre in Pittsburgh. In 1987, the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce awarded her the Distinguished Citizen Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997.

Priced at $52/$45, single tickets are now on sale through the box office at 239-332-4488 and online at www.floridarep.org. Florida Repertory Theatre performs in the Historic Arcade Theatre and the ArtStage Studio Theatre on Bay Street between Jackson & Hendry with limited free parking in the Fort Myers River District.

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A Christmas Carol on stage Nov. 28

BIG ARTS launches new site and season

BIG ARTS, now celebrat(Boardwalk Empire soundtrack) ing its 39th year, will launch Kathy Brier. its 2016-2017 season with a “I am excited about the caliber brand new website. of talent coming in,” said BIG Take a peek and learn ARTS artistic director at Strauss more about a season that Theater Bobby Logue. “I am also kicks off in November and excited for the fact that none of December with Dick Hyman these shows have ever been and the Lew Del Gatton done here on the island, besides Sextet, a fabulous adaptaNunsense, which was done 17 tion of Christmas Carol – years ago.” complete with a visit from Phillips and Founders Santa -- and a return Galleries’ walls will be filled all engagement of Sanibel’s season with the visually stimulatown, much-loved and gifted ing work from talented artists from singer songwriter, Wendy all over the region. BIG ARTS will Rob Sommers Webb. have four juried exhibits this seaplays Scrooge in The rest of the season son, including In the Night (Oct. A Christmas Carol roars in with The Official 26-Nov. 26), The Itty Bitty Art Nov. 28 - Dec. 23 Blues Brothers Revue, the Exhibit Miniature Art (Feb. 8-March at Strauss Theater. outrageous, “over the top” 18), After Rauschenberg (March Artrageous group, the awe22-April 29) and Pressing Matters inspiring magic of Adam Trent and one of (March 22-April 29). the most innovative BIG ARTS classical The new BIG ARTS website also feaprograms ever with international violist virtures portals to digitally submit artwork for tuoso Pinchas Zukerman and the Pinchas these juried exhibits, which can be found in Zukerman Trio and the American Brass each of the exhibits’ webpages.

Quartet. For blue grass lovers, don’t miss In all, BIG ARTS visual arts department Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out and will host 14 exhibits. Currently, Doug experience again -- or for the first time -MacGregor’s Campaign Cartoons from John Sebastian of The Lovin’ Spoonful 1980-2016 entitled A Hysterical and fame, whose music helped define the Historical Retrospective is being shown in American 1960s songbook.

Phillips Gallery, while The Visual Voice – A night of foot-stompin’ fun with Live News Press exhibit is in Founders Gallery.

From Nashville, an evening of hilarity with Film nights are back at BIG ARTS, with Chicago’s own comedy troupe, The the widely popular Monday Night Film kickSecond City, the Drifters and great theater ing the season off Oct. 17, with Grandma. round out the season. out the season.

There will be three different series held Great theater fare is in is punctuated by on Wednesday evenings at the Island more great theatrical fare at the BIG ARTS Cinema, located at 535 Tarpon Bay Road Strauss theater -- including a world prein Sanibel. The Edgy, Thought-Provoking miere of an original work created just for Works will include four films, starting Nov. BIG ARTS: The Sophie Tucker Project 23 and running through Dec. 14. starring Grammy Award winner Boardwalk The award-winning documentaries will Empire’s, Kathy Bier. Kathy’s original porstart March 1 and be shown through March trayal of this larger than life iconic enter22, while the Director’s Series will container, known as “the last of the red hot clude the Wednesday nights starting March mamas", promises to be a real theatrical 29 and running through April 19. treat. The popular comedies Lend me a Of course, some of the highest attendTenor and Nunsense round out the theater ed at BIG ARTS comes with the line-up.

Community Collaborations concerts, where The site is a user-friendly one, which friends and family can watch loved ones on makes it easy to purchase tickets, while the featured stage. As has been in the enjoying one of the five categories users past, the talented Wendy Webb will hold can select from: performing arts, fine arts, her November Moon Concert at BIG ARTS education, film or community collaborations.

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“The new website really enhances the The schedule is jam packed with local BIG ARTS experience and creates an easimusicians, performers and singers, with er path for our guests to check out what the BIG ARTS Community Chorus holding we have to offer,” BIG ARTS executive three concerts Dec. 6, March 28 and director Lee Ellen Harder said. “It has visuMarch 30. ally stimulating aspects, along with all the The BIG ARTS Concert Band has two information needed to know on how to scheduled performances Dec. 17 and enjoy BIG ARTS.” March 3, while the Writers Read events will Throughout the entire season, BIG be Dec. 8 and March 9.

ARTS Strauss Theater will be having four Once again, the Southwest Florida enticing productions, including A Christmas Symphony has two concerts, the first being Carol (Nov. 28 - Dec. 23), Lend Me a Jan. 12 and the second March 8. Another Tenor (Jan. 11 - Feb. 10), the first-ever BIG popular event will be held again, with the ARTS world premiere production The BIG ARTS Pottery Sale being March 5.

Sophie Tucker Project (Feb. 17 - 28) and The nearly 200 scheduled workshops the musical hit of Nunsense (March 16 are also available to sign up for, with the April 15).

Education Brochure out. For more informaThe Sophie Tucker Project will be a tion, or to purchase tickets or to sign up for highlight to the season, with the original BIG ARTS workshops, log into work starring Grammy award winner www.BIGARTS.org or call 239-395-0900.

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Naples Players present Outside Mullingar at Sugden

Starring as Anthony The Naples Players Reilly, the lonely and present the comedyshy love interest of drama Outside Rosemary, is Greg Mullingar Oct. 26 Sofranko. This will be through Nov. 20 in the Sofranko’s first perTobye Studio at Sugden formance with The Community Theatre in Naples Players. downtown Naples.

Michael Troop will Anthony and perform the role of Rosemary are neighweathered Tony Reilly, bors in rural Ireland. He Anthony’s father. Troop is an introverted farmer was seen on stage and she is the woman previously as Charles who vows to have him in The Clean House as at all costs. When well as in ETC… Anthony’s father threatReaders Theatre’s ens to disinherit his From left: Denise Villarreal as Rosemary, Bonnie Knapp as shows. son, Rosemary steps Naples Players’ into the middle of a land Aoife, Michael Troop as Tony, and Greg Sofranko as intern, Sarah feud and family eccen- Anthony in The Naples Players production of Outside Mullingar, playing Oct. 26 – Nov. 20.

Chichester, will direct. tricities ensue beyond Chichester is a graduwhat one might imagine. ate of NYU in educaFull of dark humor and poetic prose, John Patrick Shanley’s tender-hearted por- tional theatre. She has directed Off-Broadway, Off-Off trait reminds us that love, early or late, always arrives on Broadway and regionally in Chicago, Washington DC, and New Jersey, as well as internationally in Israel. She time. is a four time award-nominated director in NYC. The feisty and determined Rosemary Muldoon will be Performances are Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 played by Denise Villarreal. Villarreal has appeared on p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 The Naples Players’ stage in previous shows, including p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students 21 Distracted, Spinning into Butter, and Love, Loss & What and under, and can be purchased at the box office, with I Wore. credit card by calling 239-263-7990, or online at Bonnie Knapp performs as Aoife Muldoon, the sharp and opinionated mother of Rosemary. Knapp performed www.naplesplayers.org. Sugden Community Theatre is located at 701 5th Avenue South, Naples. most recently in A Sleeping Country as Isabella Orsini.

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Bonnie Knapp as Aoife and Michael Troop as Tony in The Naples Players production of Outside Mullingar.

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Evita at Broadway Palm

Sarah Cammarata as the Mistress.

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Broadway Palm is thrilled to present the dynamic musical Evita playing now through Nov. 19. This Tony Award-Winning production is based on the unforgettable life story of Eva Peron, an activist, suffragist and adored celebrity.

Said to be one of the most popular collaborations between Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Evita tells the story of Argentina's controversial First Lady. Rising from nothing, driven by ambition and blessed with charisma, Eva Peron “saint to the working-class, reviled by the aristocracy and mistrusted by the military” was destined to leave a fascinating political legacy unique in the 20th century. She was a starlet at twenty-two, the president’s mistress at twenty-four, First Lady at twenty-seven and dead at thirty-three. The mesmerizing score features the memorable song “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina.”

Directing Evita is Brian Enzman and choreographing is Amy Marie McCleary. Starring as Eva Peron is April Monte. Audiences may remember April from numerous Broadway Palm productions including Cabaret, All Shook Up, Miss Saigon, The Wedding Singer, CATS and most recently as the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The cast also includes local children Jamie Dorris, Liam Hutt, Chase King, Maddie Negip, Hannah Roos, Annika Veldhuyzen van Zanten, Eli Veldhuyzen van Zanten and Marianna Young.

The musical masterpiece Evita is playing now through Nov. 19 at Broadway Palm. Performances are Tuesday through Sunday with select matinees. Ticket prices range from $40 to $65 with group discounts available for parties of 20 or more. Tickets are now on sale and can be reserved by calling (239) 278-4422, by visiting BroadwayPalm.com or by stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.

April Monte as Eva Peron.

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FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE

Best of Enemies opens Nov. 18 Florida Repertory Theatre announces the opening of the gripping true story Best of Enemies by Mark St. Germain.

From the author of the Florida Rep hit, Camping with Henry and Tom, comes an electrifying and tense new play that follows the relationship between a hate-filled leader of the KKK and a pioneering African-American civil rights activist. The unlikely pair must work together during Durham, NC’s heated 1971 desegregation battle. This stirring new play that exposes the poison of prejudice and the beauty of friendship plays Florida Rep's ArtStage Studio Theatre Nov. 18 – Dec. 16.

Best of Enemies features two Florida Rep ensemble members, Rachel Burttram (A Christmas Story, Split in Three), and Graham Smith (The Seafarer, Camping with Henry and Tom), as well as an incredible pair of talents out of New York City making their Florida Rep debuts, Mary E. Hodges and Beethovan Oden.

The production is directed by regional theatre veteran actor and director V Craig Heidenreich (Twelve Angry Men), who is the founder and artistic director of the Banyan Theater in Sarasota. Heidenreich is joined by an expert team of designers including set designer Jim Hunter (A Christmas Story, August: Osage

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Beethovan Oden

Graham Smith

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County), costume designer Stefanie Genda (The Unexpected Guest), lighting designer Julie Duro (Twelve Angry Men), sound designer John Kiselica (Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End, The Dingdong), and production stage manager Joshua Quinn (Florida Rep debut).

Best of Enemies plays in the ArtStage Studio Theatre Nov. 18 – Dec. 16 with discounted previews on Nov. 15 and 16 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 17 at 2 and 8 p.m. Regular performances are Tuesday - Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinees on Thursday, Sunday and select Saturdays.

Priced at $52 for regular performances and $32 for preview performance, single tickets are now on sale through the box office at 239-3324488 and online at www.floridarep.org.

Subscriptions for the 2016-2017 season offer the best seats and the biggest savings, and packages start as low as $125 for five plays and offer up to 57% off single ticket prices.

Florida Repertory Theatre performs in the Historic Arcade Theatre and the ArtStage Studio Theatre on Bay St. between Jackson & Hendry with limited free parking in the Fort Myers River District. Visit Florida Rep online at www.FloridaRep.org, and by following the company on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube.

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Paragon Springs on stage at Florida SouthWestern Nov. 3-12

duction at FSW, Paragon Springs Florida SouthWestern

by Steven Dietz.

State College Theatre Paragon Springs is a town presents Paragon with a secret. The "healing Springs by Steven Dietz waters" of the town's warm in November. springs are a point of civic pride Based on Ibsen's and the tourists who come to 1882 An Enemy of the bath in the springs are the main People, Paragon Springs source of the town's prosperity. will be performed Nov. 3 Dr. Thomas Stockman, the chief 5 and Nov. 10 - 12 at 8 medical officer of the springs, has p.m. (Saturdays at 2 and discovered a problem. The water 8 p.m.) at the L-119b is dangerously contaminated.

Black Box Theatre, 8099 Stockman's discovery plunges College Parkway, Fort the town into confusion as the Myers.

Mayor undertakes to manage the The hero of the Flint crisis by discrediting the doctor. water crisis is coming to In this vibrant, often funny, and FSW as part of the FSW highly theatrical re-imagining of Theater program's fall Dianella Gil, Tim Cash and Ibsen's An Enemy of the People, production. Dr. Marc Steven Dietz puts the lure of capEdwards, MacArthur fel- Kendall Millang in FSW's fall production of Paragon Springs italism, greed, and self-interest low and professor of

by Steven Dietz. squarely on trial. engineering at Virginia This is an entertaining and Tech University will illuminating drama with powerful speak at FSW on contemporary resonance. From Flint Michigan Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. in the Rush to the waters of Southwest Florida, this is a Auditorium. Dr. Edwards' and his students timely play about the human cost of political took on the EPA and other state and local gamesmanship. agencies by providing evidence that disproved Tickets for Paragon Springs are $5 for stuthe assertion that the water in Flint was safe to dents and $10 general admission and are drink. Dr. Edwards' own experiences echo available at www.brownpapertickets.com those of the hero of the play currently in pro-

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THE CHARLOTTE PLAYERS

Becky’s New Car at Langdon Playhouse

The Charlotte Players continue their season at the Langdon Playhouse with the production Becky’s New Car Nov. 10 - 20.

Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage – with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night, Becky is offered nothing short of a new life.

Enjoy this devious yet delightful romp down the road not taken.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students.

Other shows this season at Langdon Playhouse include the following: Weekend Comedy Jan. 6 – 15 The Savannah Sipping Society Feb. 2 - 12 The Last Romance March 9 19 Things My Mother Taught Me April 6 - 15 Langdon Playhouse is located at 1182 Market Circle in Port Charlotte. Call the box office at 941-255-1022 for tickets.

Gulfshore Playhouse will perform My Fair Lady Nov. 12 – Dec. 11 at The Norris Center in Naples.

In this musical adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, Henry Higgins, a pompous linguistics professor, takes a bet to transform Eliza Doolittle, a stubborn flower girl, into the picture of high-society grace. As these two strong-willed characters go head-to-head, both find themselves treading new and unexpected paths.

Gulfshore Playhouse’s scaled

down, 10-person, two-piano version of this beloved, Tony Awardwinning musical will be presented like you’ve never seen before.

Gulshore Playhouse offers several subscription packages where patrons can purchase tickets for three to six shows and receive special benefits. Subscription package prices range from $148.50 to $375 per subscription.

Single tickets start at $45. To purchase a subscription or tickets, visit www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org or call 239-261-PLAY (7529).

My Fair Lady opens Nov. 12 in Naples

Come for the food.

Stay for the dancing!

OPEN AT 10 AM FOR RESERVATIONS

TRIBUTE BANDS & OTHER MUSIC ACTS

Oct. 28 - The Eagles tribute

Nov. 12 - ABBA tribute

Oct. 29 - Motown, Santana tribute

Nov. 16 - Neil Diamond tribute

Nov. 2 - Brylcream

Nov. 17 - The Beach Boys tribute

Nov. 3 - Swing, soul, rock & roll

by Mark Raisch

Nov. 18 - The Beatles tribute Nov. 19 - Journey, Bon Jovi tribute

Nov. 4 - Doobie Brothers, America, Eric Clapton, Steely Dan tribute Nov. 5 - Fleetwood Mac tribute Nov. 9 - Lady of Soul - 50s and 60s Nov. 10 - Bob Seger, Billy Joel, Cher, Lady Gaga tribute Nov. 11 - Temptations and Four Tops tribute

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Nov. 23 - Jimmy Buffett tribute Nov. 24 - Closed Thanksgiving Nov. 25 - The Eagles tribute Nov. 26 - Led Zeppelin tribute Nov. 30 - Jimmy Mazz Variety Show from Vegas - Also Celine Dion, Patsy Cline, Connie Francis tribute with Dean Martin as emcee

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John Agnew exhibit at Center for the Arts of Bonita springs

The Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs on Old 41 Road is exhibiting the art of John Agnew now through Dec. 31.

Crocodilian Scratchboards, Paintings and Drawings by John Agnew explores crocodilians as studies in texture and form. Agnew likes the scratchboard technique for its affinity to the engravings in early texts about zoology, and its ability to treat the species in exquisite detail. The contrast of black and white lines is well suited for showing off intimate details of a crocodile’s scaly texture. Intimate portraits plus scenes from daily crocodilian life and even interactions with humans are all subjects explored in this exhibit. In addition to scratchboard, field sketches and paintings of crocodilians and their worldwide habitat round out this exhibit.

Free family activity Saturdays will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 & 19 and Dec. 3 & 17.On select Saturday during the “Crocodilian Scratchboards” exhibition the Centers for the Arts offers free family activity days for children and adults. Enjoy a tour of this fun exhibition and then complete art projects that engage the theme of the exhibition.

For more information or to save your space at a Saturday activity day, call the Center for the Arts at 239-495-8989.

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Punta Gorda celebrates art of the British Isles

The 2016 Fine Arts Festival kicks off with a dancing by Gillian McCormack of Fiddle N’ Feet. ribbon cutting and mural reveal on Oct. 31 at Tickets start at $35 and are available now by callnoon, the first of many events devoted to this ing the Visual Arts Center: (941) 639-8810. year’s theme: Great Art, Great Fun, Great The Fine Arts Festival, which began in 2003, is British Isles; featuring the art of England one of the VAC’s most successful and most anticiIreland, Scotland and Wales with Events pated fundraisers of the year. Both artists and Celebrating the Victorian Era. non-artists alike can appreciate the variety of The Victorian Era was a time of prosperity entertainment offered. Other festival events: known for romantic works of art by the PreNov. 2, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Victorian luncheon Raphaelites, who drew inspiration from literature catered by Trabue and one-woman show, “Muses and the simplicity of style used in the Middle to the Masters: A Pre-Raphaelite Tea Party” preAges. An exhibit of reproduced art from this era sented by Seva Anthony. Enjoy a unique Victorian will be on display in Goff Gallery Oct. 29 – Nov. auction! $40 members/$50 non-members, 29 at the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda.

Reservations for tables of 10 available.

Guests at the ribbon cutting will get a first look Nov. 3, 6 to 7 p.m.: Book discussion at of the art exhibit and the unveiling of the largeCopperfish books. Diane Madsen presents,” scale mural painted by Ed Kosiewicz. All art will Cracking the Code of the Canon: How Sherlock be for sale with proceeds benefitting the Visual Holmes Made his Decisions.” at 103 W Marion Arts Center. The Ravenous Rhino food truck will Ave. also be on site serving lunch.

Nov. 8, 1 to 3 p.m.: Movie viewing and discusSeveral Victorian-era activities and worksion of “Effie Gray” at FGCU located at 117 Reproduction by shops will take place in the weeks leading up to Herald Ct, Suite 211.

Ed Kosiewicz the main event of the Fine Arts Festival: An Nov. 11, 4 to 9 p.m.: “An Evening at Ascot” Evening at Ascot. During the event, expect a horse race, followed by after-race festivities lively ‘horse race’ featuring tricycles jockeyed by including appetizers catered by Trabue, cash bar, prominent community members and fitted with fabric horse heads Irish music by Trinity and Irish dancing by Gillian McCormack of fashioned by the VAC fiber arts group Common Threads. The public Fiddle N’ Feet. $50 VIP ticket with terrace viewing and libations/ $35 can support their favorite jockey by making post position donations: Guest ticket with grandstand viewing. for every $100 earned, the jockey will advance one foot at the startThe Visual Arts Center is located at 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda ing line. Guests will also enjoy after-race festivities including appeand can be reached at (941) 639-8810. The galleries are free and tizers catered by Trabue, cash bar, Irish music by Trinity and Irish open to the public. Check out www.VisualArtCenter.org for details.

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Davis Art Center showcases art of Bradford Hermann

This November, the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center hosts the paintings of Bradford Hermann.

His exhibition, Letting Go, contains works that explore how people rid themselves of negativity. As a special engagement, the Lighthouse of SWFL will present works by blind artists in the East Lobby.

Enjoy the opening night celebration during Art Walk on Friday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m.

Bradford Shaw Hermann is a selftaught artist of 16 years. He has been creating palm frond art for the past 14 years in SW Florida, where he resides with his daughter. Bradford's inspiration and artistic endeavors have been largely influenced by traveling to such locations as: Africa, Egypt, the Seycelle Islands, Mexico, Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, and almost all of the continental United States.

Hermann has donated his art to such organizations as: Children's Cancer Foundation, Breast Cancer, Cystic Fibrosis, Tuberculosis, Autism, Humane Society, Animal Awareness Foundations, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's research, Mote Marine Laboratory, Veteran Outreach, and many other independent fundraisers/groups. Donating his art will always be part of his artistic journey. Visit www.artsofpalm.com for more info on Bradford Hermann.

The Lighthouse of SWFL’s mission is to enable people of all ages living with a visual impairment or blindness to remain independent, active and productive in our society. The organization provides services for all age groups, offering courses in

assistive technology, independent living, teen transition, and more. The works featured in their show will be created entirely by blind artists.

Explore the beauty and power of art during this month’s showcase. The exhibit closes Nov. 22. The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First St. in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District. Visit www.sbdac.com for more info.

The Co-operative Art Gallery of the Art Council of Southwest Florida will launch its “in-season” schedule of monthly offerings with an opening reception Nov. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m.

The gallery, located next to Panera in the Coconut Point Mall, offers for sale the work of artists and crafts people who are members of nearly 20 art associations and studios throughout Southwest Florida. The juried work presented at the gallery includes a varied selection of paintings, photography, ceramics, and jewelry, along with work in mixed media.

The Nov. 10 reception provides an opportunity for residents both to view the ever-changing offerings of the gallery and to meet some of the artists, enhanced with live music, wine and hors d’oeuvres.

“Our gallery offers the very best of the work from the many art and craft studios of Southwest Florida in a beautiful open space,” said Judi Fuchs, director of the gallery. “It is one of the really outstanding points of interest for shop-

pers coming to this popular mall. Every month features an entirely new selection of work, making the gallery a frequent opportunity for browsing and buying.”

The gallery is operated each day by some of the artists who are members of the cooperative, and always willing to provide information about the artists and the participating organizations which make up the Art Council of Southwest Florida (website www.acswf.org).

The gallery will be open six days a week in November (Tuesday to Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.), and seven days a week in December for holiday shopping.

The gallery is located at 8074 Mediterranean Drive at Coconut Point in Estero. For additional information about the gallery, phone 239-949-3073.

Bradford Hermann

Art Council to host reception Nov. 10 at co-op gallery

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ACT: Jerry McGreens, Lesley Morrow & Rob Goldey

Arturo Vega exhibit at Rauschenberg

Florida SouthWestern State College announces Empire: An Arturo Vega Retrospective at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery. Opening with a public reception on Friday, Nov. 4 from 6 – 8 p.m., this ambitious survey runs through Dec. 17 and will include guest lectures, performances and a panel discussion exploring Arturo Vega’s broader impact on popular culture and contextualizing his work as a visual artist.

A collaboration with The Arturo Vega Foundation in NYC, Empire: An Arturo Vega Retrospective is the late Mexican-born artist’s first solo U.S. museum retrospective and features photography, collage and a number of iconic canvases from the artist’s Supermarket and Silver Dollar series (begun in the 1970s); his Flags and socalled “word paintings” from Insults and other series produced during the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.

The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery is located on the Lee County campus of Florida SouthWestern State College.

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Arts for ACT Gallery, located at 2265 First St. in downtown Fort Myers will host an opening reception during Art Walk on Friday, Nov. 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. For anyone unable to make the Friday night event, then come downtown on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to view the exhibits at a slower pace.

This month, ACT Gallery will feature the popular low brow artist Jerry McGreens along with portrait painter Leslie Morrow and artist Rob Goldey.

Jerry McGreens began his art career after high school. He took an apprenticeship to tattoo, while attending some art classes on campus at Lesley Morrow UNLV. After his apprenticeship was over, he began tattooing full time in his home city of Las Vegas. Ten years later, he moved to Florida to continue his career. Jerry always dabbled in painting but work had kept him too busy. After spending an additional ten years tattooing and recreating someone else’s ides, he felt the need to express his own through painting full time.

Jerry’s art consist of a dark blend of cute and creepy that invites the viewer to move into a world where these creatures have their own agendas. These eccentric souls explore their odd worlds and guide us through what is their reality. The world around him, his dreams, and other artists that Jerry meets with musically, lyrically, and artistically inspires him.

Lesley Morrow is an artist whose paintings are raw and sensitive to the eye. She expresses the feminine experience, the mystique, Rob Goldey through figurative and portraiture that has

included both celebrity and iconic women. Capturing not only the strengths, she sees in these women and their faces but also the chaos behind the façade.

She has mastered this duality in her painting.

Through the body of her artworks, you can see a roadmap, almost a narrative, of the pieces of her psyche in such a way as to find her OWN core strength.

As a child, Lesley was influenced by her professional illustrator parents then focused on photograJerry McGreens phy at The School of Visual Arts in New York City and at City College of San Francisco, California.

After becoming a wife and mother of two children she took 25 years off from her art. Feeling lost and needing to find herself later in life, Lesley turned back to art and found her voice, painting.

Rob Goldey is a self-taught artist who was born in Lexington, Ky. He spent many years in Nashville, Tenn., where he developed his unique style using pen, pencil and ink, and later on, acrylic. He currently lives in Fort Myers. Goldey’s influences are Salvador Dali, Piet Mondrian and Wayne White. Goldey has exhibited at various local venues and galleries in Fort Myers, and at Fashion Week in Naples, Florida. One of his paintings is at the Housing Authority of Fort Myers.

He is currently part of the Bootleggers Gallery, which is an open air gallery in downtown Fort Myers. Goldey’s art is considered minimalist chaos, a combo of op surrealism and modern abstract. Most of what he creates with pen, pencil or ink starts with a dot and grows from there.

For more details, call the gallery at 239-337-5050.

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SoCo Second Saturday event returns Nov. 12

The New SoCo Cultural District in Fort Myers is riding the momentum of its extremely successful inaugural Second Saturday Cultural Event and planning the next to be held Saturday, Nov. 12 from 5 to 10 p.m.

Event goers can expect to experience outstanding art and interact with artists at all cultural venues including artists’ studios, DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery, the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, unique shops, and more. The event will be held at stops throughout the district, which include the Alliance for the Arts Campus, studios in the Key West Professional Center, and several stops in the newly renovated Royal Palm Square.

Additionally, carefully selected local artists and craftspeople will have booths located throughout the event. During the event, live musicians will provide entertainment at various locales.

Visual artist Jason McDonald presents his Tunnel of Love exhibition at DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery & Gifts.

McDonald, a former Union Artist Studios member, creates symbolic and expressive images in a variety of mediums. His works have been displayed in several art galleries in the state, including a recent solo exhibition at the Alliance for the Arts

Members Gallery. The Union Artist Studios, located in the Edwards building of the Alliance for the Arts campus, will host its second local artists market and a special art sale. Local artists wishing to participate in the market can visit theunionstudios.com for information.

The proximity of all the participating venues conveniently allows for a selfguided walking tour or there is plenty of parking space available at both the Alliance for the Arts campus and the Royal Palm Square. An after party, starting at 10 p.m., will be held at the Broadway Palm Theatre. A map of the cultural stops will be located at all participating venues and can also be printed online at socoswfl.com. Guests can select which events to attend and design their own tour within the district. The SoCo Cultural District committee encourages art patrons and guests to visit all cultural venues in the map and support their local artists and vendors.

More information about the SoCo Cultural District and the Second Saturday event can be found at socoswfl.com and their Facebook page.

Businesses and vendors wishing to be part of this event can email info@daascoop.com or visit socoswfl.com.

BIG ARTS kicks off new visual season

The walls of the Phillips and Founders Galleries at BIG ARTS on Sanibel will be filled all season with the visually stimulating work from talented artists from all over the region. BIG ARTS will have four juried exhibits this season, including In the Night (Oct. 26 Nov. 26), The Itty Bitty Art Exhibit Miniature Art (Feb. 8 - March 18), After Rauschenberg (March 22 April 29) and Pressing Matters (March 22 - April 29).

The new BIG ARTS website also features portals to digitally submit artwork for these juried exhibits, which can be found in each of the exhibits’ web pages.

In all, BIG ARTS visual arts department will host 14 exhibits.

Currently, Doug MacGregor’s Campaign Cartoons from 1980-2016 entitled A Hysterical and Historical Retrospective is being shown in

Phillips Gallery, while The Visual Voice – News Press exhibit is in Founders Gallery.

On Nov. 30, BIG ARTS will open two new exhibits: “Two Ways to Abstraction: Carol Staub and Muffy Clark Gill” in Phillips Gallery.

Featuring two award-winning abstract artists, this exhibit will explore each artist’s distinct creativity. Staub’s dark color palette and textures echo urban landscapes, while Gill’s work encompasses natural colors and organic subject matter.

The artists reception will be Friday, Dec. 9, starting at 5:30 p.m. at BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery.

Complimentary snacks and wine will be available and is open to the public.

For more information, log on to www.BIGARTS.org or call 239395-0900.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Nov. 12 at 10 am

Naples Artcrafters

Fine Art & Craft Show Celebrating 50 YEARS

SATURDAY, NOV. 12TH 10am - 4pm

Cambier Park

580 8th Street South, Naples just south of 5th Avenue

Free Admission & Parking • More Than 70 Juried Artisans!

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Open November: Tues thru Sun - Noon - 6:00 PM

16 Local Ar t Organizations with 50 - 60 ar tists each month displaying Paintings, Ceramics, Wood Car vings, Jewelr y and much more

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Island Conclave Fine Art Gallery opens in Bokeelia

Island Conclave Fine Art Gallery is the newest gallery to Pine Island and brings together local artists and artisans from all over Southwest Florida.

Unique and one of kind glass, wood carvings, paintings, sculptures, pottery, burnings, inks, metal, hand crafted jewelry, décor items and furniture as well as Pine Island made lotions, spices, soaps and more can be found here. This gallery has prices for every pocketbook.

Island Conclave promotes a “buy local” attitude, encouraging visitors to buy from local talented artists and artisans.

You can sign up for classes in a variety of mediums including glass fused art by Glass Fusion, a myriad Paintings and jewelry by Joyce Lake of painting classes with Wendy White and Roland Ruocco, modeling clay Friday Gallery Event 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with Martha Grattan and the ancient art of Friday, Nov. 25. Expect shocking gallery Henna with Pam Trent. pricing during this one-day “only” event and The gallery hosts at least one spectacuelegant door prizes. lar event per month that is worth checking The Craft Fair Event will be held on out. November events include The Black Saturday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday Gallery Event, Island Conclave’s Craft will feature outdoor vendors including handFair with outdoor vendors. Then there are made jewelry, weaving, photographs transartist exhibitions, of which the next one ferred to wood, demonstrations by some of opens in December and goes through the the gallery’s artists and pet photography if end of the month. you bring your pet.

Register for a special gift at The Black Island Conclave’s next artist exhibition will be that of Wendy White opening on Saturday, Dec. 10 in the front salon from 7 to 9 p.m. Cocktail parties with goodies and giveaways are what you can expect on the gallery’s opening night artist exhibitions. White is amazingly accomplished, showing and selling her works of art all over the world. “Ms. White is now a resident of Pine Island and we are extremely lucky to have her as one of our artists,” says Jennifer Russell, gallery owner. Get on their mailing list for private invites.

Island Conclave Fine Art Gallery is located at 5101 Pine Island Road, Bokeelia, on Pine Island. Call 239-282Sculptures by Ken Follman 8488 for more details.

DAAS Co-Op Gallery features Jason McDonald in November

DAAS Co-Op Gallery spent his formative years in invites you to meet artist rural Southwest Florida. It Jason McDonald and enjoy was during his youth that his fascinating illustrative he began what he calls his work at their special guest “doodling” that lay the artist opening reception groundwork for his lyrical scheduled for Saturday, and fluid style of rendering Nov. 12 from 6 to 10 pm. today. The subject matter The exhibition will continue of his work integrates through the first week of empirical knowledge with December. bold flirtations of both the The special exhibition ridiculous and the fantastic.

Tunnel of Love is a collecThe product is a creation of tion of words and pictures an intertwining, never enddescribed by the artist as a ing whirlpool for the eye to memory palace disguised follow, of loops and turns, as a book disguised as a and every changing Jason McDonald collection of 38 illustrations. anamorphic creatures It is a memory palace done in a deliberate and because it deals with the breathtaking fashion. interpretation and distortion of memory DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery is located in and a book that remains closed until the the Royal Palm Square at 1400 Colonial reader is ready to open it and receive its Blvd., suite 84, Fort Myers. For more info, contents. call 239-590-8645 or visit Self-taught artist Jason McDonald www.daascoop.com.

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Lorne’s Gallery showcases cartoonist Mark Herron

Lorne’s Gallery will showcase cartoonist Mark Herron in the month of November.

An art reception is scheduled for Nov. 19 form 5 to 8 p.m. at the gallery located in unit 108 at Marina Village at Tarpon Point in Cape Coral.

MR Herron (not to be confused with Mother Goose) is an author and a professional cartoonist. For 35 years, he’s lent his many talents to clients including McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Delta Airlines and the OrganWise Guys.

His experience runs the gamut from Happy Meal boxes, MR Herron children’s books, and teaching kids how to live a healthy lifestyle, to current political and social issues. His editorial work enhances the words of Rush Limbaugh and Rusty Humphries, also a national radio talk show host.

MR recently moved to the Cape from Atlanta and has wholeheartedly embraced our community. Now, Herron is focusing his storytelling skills, quirky sense of humor and artistic flair to creating a new book and cartoon series that takes a lighthearted look at those like himself who are “Living the Dream” in this Floridian paradise. Please join Lorne’s Gallery as they welcome MR Herron and meet his “Snowbirds.”

For more details, call Lorne’s Gallery at 239-945-0866 or Frame Gallery and Gifts in Cape Coral at 239-574-5111 or visit www.framegalleryandgifts.com

Gareth Rockliffe, Jim Freeman images at Shangri-La in Bonita; reception Nov. 9

Around the world there tion to Bonnie Beck, are places that take one’s who recently passed breath away. Capturing away after a strong fight them with photography or with cancer. She came deciding to just take in the to Shangri La every moment and enjoy them can week to use the spa be a tough decision. services and have These fleeting moments lunch. She and her husin nature have been capband were the first coutured in the show Earthple to enjoy the organic Scapes at Shangri-La dinner service there on Springs featuring the photoart night. Knowing that graphic works of Jim she found respite on the Freeman and Gareth historic, botanical Rockliffe. These two artists grounds and seeing her have made a life of captursmile when she walked ing these amazing moments in the door is the greatfor us so that we may enjoy est honor for the them. grounds and staff there.

The artist reception for Bonnie was and always Gareth Rockliffe is on will be a part of the Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 6 Shangri-La Springs famto 9 p.m. Gareth will be on ily. site to talk about his works If you have not visitand answer any questions ed this beautifully prethat you may have. This served piece of old artist reception falls on the Florida, they are open monthly Art & Nature night seven days a week with which will guide you through free entry at 27750 Old a multimedia artistic experi41 Road in Bonita Gareth Rockliffe ence unique to Southwest Springs. For more Florida. information, call the gift Shangri La Springs is shop at (239) 949-0749 dedicating the November community artist recepor visit online at www.shangrilasprings.com

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Naples Artcrafters hit 50-year anniversary

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Naples Artcrafters.

For recognition of 50 years of service to the arts community, Naples Mayor Bill Barnett has proclaimed Nov. 12, 2016, as Naples Artcrafters Day. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. during the show in Cambier Park.

They were originally organized 50 years ago this 2016-2017 art show season by five women. Their objective was to share their art and crafts skills and knowledge with the community of Naples and to support and develop local visual arts and crafts. Naples Artcrafters has grown over the past 50 years.

The group produces seven major art fairs in October through April in the Naples area. The shows are held on the second Saturday of the month. The shows in October through February and in April are held in Cambier Park. The March show moves to Fleischmann Park. The group has the second oldest sponsored art show in the Naples area. The shows provide an opportunity for the residents and visitors to Naples and Collier County with public access to quality art work produced by local artists. All of the artists are highly juried, and they only allow artists to show work that is of the highest quality and techniques.

The shows feature fine painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, stained glass and much more, all produced by local artists. Normally there are 70 to 90 exhibiting artists that participate. The Naples Artcrafters are known as the local quality art show in the park.

Naples Artcrafters is composed of individuals who have an interest in the arts and crafts. We are dedicated to supporting established local art and crafts persons and students who wish to develop their talents.

Membership is open to all who meet the criteria of the constitution and bylaws. All members are expected to take active roles to produce and run the art shows. They are the only art fair in the Naples and Collier County community that is completely run by the artists.

Naples Artcrafters reaches out to local schools and community organizations in providing support and donations for art programs and for much needed art supplies.

These donations are presented each year at the annual recognition dinner. Many of the members work with these organizations in furtherance of their art programs.

To find out more about the Naples Artcrafters, visit online at www.Naplesartcrafters.com

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Art in the Park returns Nov. 5 NAPLES ART ASSOCIATION

The Naples Art Association announces a variety of events for November.

Topping the list is the return of the seasonal Art in the Park on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art in the Park runs November through April and features local artists exhibiting on Park Street, outside the Naples Art Association. Stroll down Park Street and enjoy the oldest outdoor art show in Naples. Art in the Park is co-sponsored by Happenings Magazine.

ARTScool City Hall Exhibition is on display. View artwork created in the Naples Art Association’s 18th Annual ARTScool program for children and teens. The exhibition is on view at Naples City Hall now through Jan. 12, 2017. Naples City Hall is located at 737 8th St. South (just across Cambier Park from the Naples Art Association).

Artwork is on view on the first floor.

Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Gallery 104: It’s Nature’s Way is on display now through Dec. 10 at the Naples Art Association. The natural world finds its own balance. It cures and regenerates. In this exhibition artists find solace in nature and reveal her strength for resilience and renewal.

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Biennial 2016 show runs Oct. 29 through Nov. 26. During each even numbered year the Naples Art Association highlights the work of its talented faculty instructors. NAA Instructors have a wealth of experience, knowledge and abilities in the visual arts and in educating people of all ages and skill levels.

Dinner with Artists hosted by the Naples Art Association is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 15. Cost is $100 per person. Art feeds the creative soul and Dinner with Artists will delight your senses. Feast with your eyes and palate at this spectacular series hosted by the Naples Art Association. Join renowned artists paired with executive chefs who collaborate on creating and presenting original works of art and culinary masterpieces.

Dinner with Artists is an interactive artistic experience in an intimate and engaging setting. Each event includes a multi-course gourmet meal and wine.

Each location brings with it a unique and intimate ambiance that provides excellent backdrops for an event that buzzes with creativity and artistic style.

The Naples Art Association is located at 585 Park St. For more details, visit online at www.NaplesArt.org or call 239-262-6517.

Art on the Harbor Nov. 6

Charlotte Arts, the local arts and humanities council, announces Art on the Harbor returns in November.

The fine arts and book show will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, harborside on the Great Lawn of Four Points by Sheraton in historic Punta Gorda.

The event will give Southwest Florida artists and authors the opportunity to

showcase their latest works and eventgoers will have the opportunity to purchase beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces of art or locally-written books.

Local musicians will provide live entertainment at the event. Free admission. Free parking.

For more details, contact the Charlotte Arts office at 941-764-8100 or email Info@CharlotteArts.org.

Four local artists will be showing their work during November in the art gallery of the Cape Coral Public Library, which is located at 921 SW 39th Terrace. The exhibits will be available for viewing during library business hours Nov.1 - 29.

Original abstract paintings by Carol M. Williams will be on display in the alcove area of the gallery. Williams is not only an artist, but is also author of the novel Burning Down the Country House. Carol expresses her love for the sun and the sea by blending the colorful drama of the Caribbean landscape into a backdrop of light in her paintings, which are rendered in acrylic and inspired by her imagination.

Carol is committed to promoting childhood literacy and advocating for impoverished children worldwide to experience safe, healthy, and spiritually fulfilled lives. Carol credits her creative passions, including her love of painting, for her audacity to dream beyond the realities of an impoverished upbringing.

Photographs by Dee Fehlberg will be featured in the gallery hall. Since retiring to Cape Coral, Dee has had time to enjoy her creative side and has found photography to be particularly satisfying. Contrary to the the well-worn saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, Fehlberg insists that “Beauty is Beauty.” She explains: “I capture that beauty with a photo lens - as I see it from the miniscule to the grand!” In addition to the art of the lens, Dee likes to write, had a successful side business teaching ceramics and has also worked in glass, copper-plate etching and pottery sculpture.

Some examples of her 3-dimensional art-

work will be featured in one of the gallery cases.

A six-panel series of oil paintings by local artist Barbara Magner will be on display in one of the gallery cases. This series, titled “Christmas at the Beach” was specifically completed for the library exhibit.

Most of these panels were painted from photos taken at the Cape Coral Yacht Club beach, which is a block from her home and is often the subject of her work. Ms. Magner and her husband Mike are active members of the Cape Coral Art League, and Barbara serves on the Board of Directors as Secretary. The couple can be found at Open Painting on any given Wednesday afternoon at CCAL and recently chaired the Welcome to the Big Top art show as well as the Annual January Art Fair for the league.

Rounding out the cases in the library gallery will be sea shell creations by Howard Wolper. These include decorative lamps, shadow boxes, jars, and more. He has always had an attraction to the sea and its wonders. As a matter of fact, he and his wife moved here from New Hampshire in 2009 to be near Sanibel Island. “These shells,” states Howard “truly are ‘gifts from the sea.’” Howard Wolper is also a talented photographer, and his images of sunrises, local wildlife, and a variety of shells will be featured in the library gallery in December.

The exhibits are sponsored by the Friends of the Cape Coral Library. For more information, contact Art Gallery chairperson Monica Rahman by calling (239) 258-2991 or emailing her at monica4608@comcast.net.

Cape Coral Library to showcase four local artists in November

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Estero Fine Art Show Nov. 19 & 20

Voted as one of the top 100 art shows in America, Hot Works 18th bi-annual Estero Fine Art Show will be held Nov. 19 and 20.

The show will feature up to 160 professional artists at Miromar Design Center in Estero who will be exhibiting and selling their artwork in all disciplines – painting, sculpture, clay, glass, digital, jewelry, wood, fiber, photography, mixed media and more. All work is original and personally handmade by the artist in the booth.

The Estero Fine Art Show is juried by art professionals with more than 120 combined years of art show and/or art education experience. Criteria for selecting the artists are based on originality, technique/execution and booth appearance. This art show offers something for everyone, in all price ranges.

For the very first time, Gail Markiewicz is one of the juried professional artists who will be at Miromar Design Center. Markiewicz stated, “My work is a labor of my love to design and execute beautiful detailed art in the medium of clay.

The extreme time devoted to each piece is not of any concern; my only focus is to produce the best art sculptural pieces I can.”

Markiewicz further stated, “Patty Narozny, who produces the Hot Works shows, juries in the best artists from around the country. She runs art shows of pure talent. Her dedication to the arts is evident when you come to her shows.”

While at the art show, be sure to enjoy quality food from local area restaurants and great entertainment.

The Estero Fine Art Show is sponsored

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by Hot Works. The Institute for the Arts & Education is Hot Works’ 501(c)3 non-profit arm that focuses on visual arts, diversity, fostering art education among young stu-

dents, and community enrichment.

As part of their commitment to bring art education into the community, the Youth Art Competition for students in grades K-8 or ages 5 - 13 is integrated into the art fair. Sponsored by Institute for the Arts & Education, students are invited to enter his/her original art that is publicly displayed in the art show the entire weekend. The deadline to apply is Nov. 10.

Applications for all Hot Works shows can be found at www.hotworks.org.

There is $250 in Budding Artist awards – four winners will also receive a beautiful two-foot long gorgeous ribbon - the same size ribbon received by the professional artist award winners.

Youth Artist awards are announced on Sunday at 3 p.m. under the Youth Art tent.

Whether you’re a beginning collector or are adding to your existing collection, there will be something at the Estero Fine Art Show for you, and plenty of fine artists and crafters to help you along the way, always willing to discuss their art and their methods.

The Estero Fine Art Show is located at Miromar Design Center, off I-75 and exit #123/Corkscrew Road. Event hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day. There is a $5 admission charge and plenty of free parking. More information is online at www.hotworks.org.

Natalie Guess art at Naples Depot

Artist Natalie Guess is featured in a solo show titled "Reflections In Batik" in Naples.

Due to inclement weather, the original opening on Oct. 6 was canceled. A new opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Natalie will be there talking about her unique fine art medium, batik on fabric.

She has been creating batik paintings on silk or cotton for over 36 years in the Naples area of local subject matter.

The show will be at the Naples Depot Collier County Museum located at 1051 5th Ave. S, Naples. Her works will be up through Dec. 30.

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Harbour View Gallery to feature Cheryl Herold and Lynn Ondercin

Harbour View Gallery in excellent bird watching Cape Coral will welcome migration over the winfeatured artists Lynn ter months. Cheryl said Ondercin (stone sculpture) that taking a walk surand Cheryl Herold (photogrounded by nature the raphy) at a reception on sight, sounds, bloom of Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 6 to 8 flowers make every p.m. day a great experiLynn Ondercin creates ence. stone sculptures that reCheryl has enjoyed imagine nature. Her works photography since she are carved by hand and was a little girl watchLynn Ondercin rotary tool from alabaster, ing her father photochlorite, soapstone and rhyolite. graph scenic landscapes to later watercolOndercin’s subjects range from a Mayan or paint. Cheryl’s first photography class goddess with blown-back hair to a curvawas in high school and she used film camceous female form that emerges from a eras and later developed the images in a whale tail. dark room.

She credits sculptor Henry Moore as an Cheryl was awarded Photographer of inspirational source. Eleven The Year, Photograph of years of stone work has seen The Year, various first place her style evolve from elaboawards, honorable mention rate and detailed to abstractand merit awards. She won ed, clean and graceful. She Grand Champion and first is currently interested in conplace photography awards ceptual art which guides her in the Freeborn County Fair. to convey ideas and emoCheryl’s photography has tions. been published several Cheryl is from Minnesota. times in The Albert Lea After years of vacationing in Tribune and the Southern beautiful Florida she is proud Minnesota Magazine to call Florida home. Every Their work will be on disday is truly living in paradise. play through November. The Just minutes to some of the gallery is located at 5789 best beaches, nature preCape Harbour Drive, Cape serves and home to some Coral.

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Sanibel Masters Art Festival scheduled for Nov. 25 & 26

In a beautiful, secluded and shaded tropical yard in quiet Punta Gorda sits a very unique artist’s studio; a 14-foot 1964 Winnebago travel trailer. Bolts of fabric and patterns fill the rear portion of the little trailer, and three sewing machines and a serger jockey for position on a table surrounded on three sides by windows which let in the subdued light and Gulf breezes.

Just outside this studio you will likely find Billie Barthelemy, one of the nation’s finest fiber and garment artists, embroidering in a chair under the Sabal Palms.

Billie (her given name is Wilhelmina) sits by the canal embroidering one of her hand-made pieces, looking up occasionally to enjoy the sight of an osprey overhead, a mullet jumping in the creek, or a gopher tortoise munching on nearby foliage.

Billie splits her time between Minnesota and her home in Southwest Florida. She arrives in Florida each year in early November and travels all over the state carrying her kayak and sewing machine to wonderful locations and the many art events that she participates in.

She is a well know fiber artist whose garments are not only worn by her customers but several are included in the collection of museums and art centers.

Billie will be displaying her work alongside 65 local and national artists at

Billie Barthelemyʼs fiber art

The Sanibel Masters Art Festival Nov. 25 and 26 on the grounds of The Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Proceeds from the event support the programs at The Sanibel Community House and BIG ARTS. For more information on the event, visit www.boulderbrook.net or call 239293-9448.

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New Sanibel Jazz & Blues Fest Nov. 6

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Music at the Moe debuts in Bonita

This season, the Center for the Arts Bonita Springs will present a new, exciting series of eight concerts that intertwine Chamber Music with New Age, Jazz, Chill Out, and Latin Jazz the third Thursday of each month, from November to June at 7:30 p.m., in the intimate settings of the Moe Auditorium.

The Music at the Moe series features an array of top international musicians joining local flautist and Center for Arts faculty member, Luis Sandoval, performing outstanding original music along with timeless and favored classics.

The first show of the season will be Thursday, Nov. 17. Breath of Life takes audiences on a journey where the pure sound of quartz singing bowls, flutes, cello, piano, and ethnic percussion merge with the crystal clear vocals of Italian mezzo-soprano Daniela de Mari, resulting in an experience of wholeness that transcends time and space. Daniela de Mari and Breath of Life were nominated for the Best Vocal Album 2016 Awards by “One World Music Radio U.K.” for their album “Awakening.” They have performed their music in India, Mexico, Colombia, and the United States.

Cost is $25 per person. Moe Auditorium & Film Center is located at 10150 Bonita Beach Road. For tickets and info, call 239-495-8989 or visit online at www.artcenterbonita.org.

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Sanibel Island has gained a new fesThey just won the 2016 Regional International tival this year called the Sanibel Jazz & Blues Competition of S.W. Florida, and also the Blues Festival, organized by the SanibelPeople’s Choice Award.

Captiva Optimist Club.

The closing act of this festival will be the This Sanibel Jazz & Blues Festival is widely acclaimed British guitar virtuoso and the premier edition of this new, annual British Blues Hall of Famer, Matt Schofield. Matt festival and will take place behind Scofield is regarded as one of the most innovaBailey’s General Store on Sanibel Island tive guitarists to have emerged in generations. on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 1 to 7 p.m.

Tickets are $40 regular / $125 VIP and are British Blues Hall of Famer Matt available at Bailey’s General Store, George and Schofield will headline the inaugural fesWendy’s Sanibel Seafood Grill, The Sanibel tival. Experience blues and jazz on the Café, the Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, island like never before with some wellfrom members of the Optimist Club, and online known, professional local artists and at www.sanibelbluesandjazzfest.org. All prointernational talent. ceeds from this festival will benefit the Optimist Matt Schofield These are in following order: Club’s college scholarship program, youth proThe Jazz Matics is a local, popular grams at the JN “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge, jazz band that frequently performs at the and Community Housing and Resources of Roadhouse café in Fort Myers. They will be the opening Sanibel, among others. act of this festival followed by JP Soars who is not a typical If attendees plan to come by car, they are strongly blues guitarist. encouraged to carpool before entering the causeway to the JP Soars toured the globe playing jazz and blues and island. On-island parking is limited and will be available recorded several records before finding his home in the with transportation to the festival site. Attendees are also blues. In 2009, Soars' unique approach paid off as he and strongly encouraged to use bicycles to reach the site with his trio The Red Hots defeated bands from around the free valet bike parking provided. world to win the annual International Blues Challenge in The people behind this festival are the Sanibel-Captiva Memphis, TN. Soars also won the Albert King Award for Optimist Club whom are known for their other activities most promising guitarist. such as the Charity walk, Road rally and the Winter Wine The popular Marty Stokes band is a local band that perFest. They are also widely known in the area for its devoforms and records blues and jazz in clubs around Florida. tion to children’s needs.

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Taste of the Town at JetBlue Park Nov. 6 SOWFLO

The Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. (JLFM) will hold its 34th Annual Taste of the Town on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at JetBlue Park, located at 11500 Fenway South Drive in Fort Myers.

Taste of the Town is the signature fundraising event of the Junior League of Fort Myers and is Southwest Florida’s original “taste” event and one of the largest outdoor food and entertainment festivals.

Admission is $5 and parking is $5.

The Junior League is excited to announce the entertainment lineup for this year’s event, headlined by SOWFLO. Don't miss this amazing local band featuring Jake Dorris, Christian Yacono, Daniel Danger, Nick Grim and Wes Miztelfeld. SOWFLO is an original rock and reggae band from Southwest Florida. After two EP releases and multiple self-booked national tours, SOWFLO has built themselves a growing fan base that extends beyond their native shores of Naples.

Three Crooked Steps is a three-piece

band that plays “a little this…a little that.”

This SWFL based band originated in 2013 with its versatile veteran members hailing from Florida, Saint Louis and New York.

Strong Side Draw, a local country rock band, will be opening the event. Strong Side Draw speaks to every generation of country music. Established in early 2014, Strong Side Draw continuously impresses crowds with their unique twist on the country rock genre.

A great mix of music will be presented between bands by Beasley Media Group of Southwest Florida.

The band schedule is as follows: 11:45 am – 1:15 pm: Strong Side Draw 1:45 – 3:15 pm: Three Crooked Steps 3:45 – 4:45 pm: SOWFLO For more information about the annual Taste of the Town, call 239-277-1197 or email tasteofthetown@jlfm.org. For ongoing updates on Taste of the Town, visit www.jlfmtaste.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jlfmtaste.

Taste of the Islands Nov. 13 on Sanibel

CROW has announced the lineup of the 16 restaurants participating in the 35th Taste of the Islands taking place on Sunday, Nov. 13 at Sanibel Community Park from noon to 5 p.m.

The premier island food festival will showcase the vibrant and diverse restaurant community of Sanibel and Captiva with new, exciting culinary experiences along with long-time favorites.

Restaurants will offer a delicious array of signature items for $5 and under, allowing guests the opportunity to sample an even greater variety of items.

Admission to Taste of the Islands is $5 for adults and free for children 12 years of age and younger.

Coolers are not allowed, but guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs.

Taste of the Islands Restaurants: Blue Giraffe, The Bubble Room, Cip’s Place, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, Fresh Taqueria, IL Cielo, Love Boat Ice Cream, Matzaluna

Pocket Change Italian Restaurant, Sanibel Deli, Sanibel Fish House, Sanibel Sweet Shoppe, Shima at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, Thistle Lodge, Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market and Traders.

This year’s music will be provided by Pocket Change.

For more information, visit www.CrowClinic.org

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Annie Moses Band at Mann Hall Nov. 11

PBS sensation and classical-crossover artist Annie Moses Band, well-known for their fiery string playing and soulful renditions of beloved American songs, are bringing their newest show to the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on Friday, Nov. 11.

The band will be collaborating with Storytellers Creative Arts, a music and theatre outreach program in Southwest Florida.

Founded in 2002 by Bill Barnett, the group’s aim is “transforming lives through the arts.” The concert benefits Storytellers Creative Arts outreach programs to children, youth ands adults who are disadvantaged, homeless and in recovery.

The Annie Moses Band siblings began training at a young age, first in classical music (their studies took them to the Juilliard School) and then expanded into an astonishing variety of genres including folk, bluegrass, and pop.

The Art of the Love Song is their newest creation, an exquisitely arranged PBS special featuring a curation of the greatest love songs ever written. This family of musicians is at home in every style of music, whether it’s a re-imagining of Paul Williams’ “Just An Old Fashioned Love Song” or a spellbinding rendition of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”. The band’s original songwriting and innovaStephanie tive arranging are also on call in beautiSummers

Noah Waddell

Annie Moses Band ful ballads (“Steady Hands”) or show-stopping fiddle fusion (“Orange Blossom Special”). It’s a colorful musical ride that keeps you guessing!

Fox 4 Morning Blend’s Stephanie Summers will serve as emcee for the special evening.

Whether you’re a family intrigued by this family’s musical dynamics or a couple looking for a night out on the

town, The Art of the Love Song is a perfect outing. So don’t miss the Annie Moses Band in The Art of the Love Song at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, Nov. 11.

Local concert pianist Noah Waddell will also perform that night. Noah Waddell began playing the piano shortly after his 7th birthday. For the first few years, he looked forward to his weekly lesson, but it was simply an extracurricular activity among his many other interests. In 2011, Noah discovered his amazing God-given gift after winning a competition and started to practice regularly.

For tickets, call the box office at 239-481-4849 or online at www.bbmannpah.com.

For more information about Storytellers Creative Arts, visit www.storytellerscreativearts.org.

Americana Community Music Association Inc.

Americana Acoustic Shows

Songwriters at the Library Nov. 12 at 2 pm

Bruce & Cecile Gallent, Carolyn & David Stanley 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero (FREE)

Jeff Black -

Opening Baker & Golbitz Nov. 12 at 7 pm All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, Fort Myers

Great Songwriters Tribute Nov. 19 at 7 pm

Tribute to Guy Clark, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, John Prine and Jackson Browne. Local songwriters perform the great songs that inspire them.

All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, Fort Myers

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

Songwriters at Sunset

Concerts held at All Faiths Unitarian Congregation

8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach (FREE)

INFO: 239-691-4069 www.AmericanACMA.org

Dec. 1 at 3:30 pm

Roy Schneider, Kay Mayfield and JRobert Lovers Key State Park

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2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts 7 p.m.

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Annual Coconut Festival Nov. 10-13 in Cape Coral

The Cape Coral Coconut Festival is an annual celebration of Cape Coral's uniqueness to the Southwest Florida area. The event includes bands, entertainment, carnival rides, games, food, contests, fireworks and more.

This year’s event runs Nov. 10 - 13 at the Sun Splash festival grounds and features national headliners 38 Special, Jana Kramer and Chase Bryant.

On Friday, Nov. 11, the fest 38 Special along with Cat Country 107.1 will welcome country artists Jana Kramer and Chase Bryant. The night will include fireworks.

In just a little over three years, Kramer has become one of country music's brightest new stars. Her platinum debut single, "Why Ya Wanna," rocketed to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2012 making her the most played new artist of that year. Her self-titled debut album hit No. 5. In 2013, the Academy of Country Chase Bryant Music honored her with its Top New Female Artist Award.

Jana Kramer His upbringing, his craft, more – Timeless hits that his inspiration and his obsesremain a staple at radio, sions are all centered in the immediately recognizable same – which is good – because there’s from the first opening chord, and paving no other way to explain how Chase Bryant, the way to their present-day touring regia 23-year-old Texan could already be a men. top-flight guitar player, head-turning songBarracuda, a Heart tribute band, will writer, Red Bow recording artist and coalso perform Saturday. A fireworks specproducer of his debut album. tacular is planned for that night, too.

On Saturday, Nov. 12, it’s Coco Rock Admission is $7 per day. Children under Night. Festival organizers and 94.5 The 5 are admitted free. Parking is free, but Arrow welcome 38 Special. With sales in limited. Festival hours are 5 to 10 p.m. on excess of 20 million, most associate the Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, band with their arena-rock pop smashes, noon to midnight on Saturday and noon to “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” 10 p.m. on Sunday. All day carnival wrist“Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d bands are available.

Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” For more details, visit online at “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance,” and www.cocofest.com or all 239-573-3128.

Gulf Coast Symphony to perform Dec. 3

Join the Gulf Coast Symphony on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW for the Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 in d minor, Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Ballet Suite, and the world premiere of Escape from composer Jeff Myers.

Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 in d minor, composed in 1937, depicts the conflicting moods, fears, and suffering of the Soviet people. Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Ballet Suite captures the drama and passion derived from William Shakespeare’s classic tale. Escape, written by American composer Jeff Myers, is a symphonic poem that describes the calm and impending threat before, and the chaos during, a storm.

The world premiere of Jeff Myers’ Escape was commissioned by the Gulf

Coast Symphony as part of its 2020 Commissioning Project. As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, the Gulf Coast Symphony created a new fund to commission and premiere at least ten new pieces for symphony orchestra from some of today’s best composers for the concert and theater stage.

Over the past seasons, Gulf Coast Symphony has commissioned and performed Cello Concerto by Ilya Levinson, Celebration Overture by Patrick Soluri, Walt’s America for chorus and orchestra by Robert Paterson, and now Escape by Jeff Myers.

Tickets for Shostakovich, Prokofiev, & Myers start at $22 and can be purchased by calling the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Box Office at (239) 481-4849 or online at www.GulfCoastSymphony.org

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Young Artists Awards announces audition dates

Audition dates have been set for the 14th Annual Young Artists Awards, open to area students ages 8-21 in the performing arts from throughout Southwest Florida.

All auditions will be held on the Alliance for the Arts/Foulds Theatre campus on the following dates.

Saturday, Jan. 21 Contemporary Voice and Musical Theatre-ages 13-16 Instrumental Music-ages 13-16 & 17-21 Sunday, Jan. 22 Dance-ages 8-14, 15-21 Contemporary Voice and Musical Theatre-ages 8-12 Saturday, Jan. 28 Classical Voice-ages 13-16 and 17-21 Contemporary Voice and Musical Theatre-ages 17-21 Sunday, Jan. 29 Drama-ages 13-16 and 17-21 Students must be preregistered to participate and may audition in multiple categories. Thirty-five cash awards and other prizes will be granted this year.

Participants will have the opportunity to perform before panels of professional adjudicators; judges from throughout the nation in various fields in the performing arts participated last year. Students will receive scoring sheets and written comments from all members of their judging

panel. All genres of music, acting, dance, and vocal performance are encouraged.

Twenty-two finalists will be chosen to perform individually at our fourteenth annual gala at the Broadway Palm Theatre on March 6, 2017. The finalist and eleven runners-up will also receive cash awards.

In addition, all participating students will be given the opportunity to perform at various community events. As a not for profit organization, the Young Artists Awards also collaborates with other area organizations to provide additional information to our student participants in the performing arts.

For a guaranteed audition slot, registrations must be postmarked by Dec. 15, 2016. A limited number of late registrations will be accepted on a space available basis only if postmarked by Dec. 31, 2016.

Audition fee waivers are available for students unable to pay the registration fee.

Please note that many students were unable to participate last year because of space and time limitations, so register before the deadline.

Visit the Young Artists Awards website at www.youngartistsawards.org to download the registration form, and email info@youngartistsawards.org or call 239574-9321 for more information. Like the Young Artists Awards Facebook page for additional updates and information.

Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida

Symponic Chorale offers free American Tapestry concerts Nov. 18-20 The Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida is inviting area residents and visitors to be part of a very special series of concerts, An American Choral Tapestry, conducted by artistic director Trent R. Brown.

These concerts will present a selection of American composers and repertoire in three locations, Bonita Springs, Sanibel and Fort Myers on Nov. 18, 19 and 20. There is no admission charge to attend these concerts, and the Symphonic Chorale is thrilled to present this gift to the community.

These special concerts are dedicated to our southwest Florida veterans and groups that serve veterans in our community are being invited to have a lobby display that patrons can visit at the concert. These displays tables are free of charge to veterans’ organizations that want to spread the word about their services.

Patrons are encouraged to bring non-perishable food or travel-sized toiletries to be distributed to homeless veterans.

The concerts themselves will be works of art. Starting off with the brilliant Jubilant Song

by Pulitzer Prize winning composer Norman Dello Joio, the concerts will feature a crosssection of some of America’s best composers.

“This piece sets the tone for these concerts and our entire season with spirited proclamations about music, harmony and lofty ideals that define our passion for our country, and the

choral art form we celebrate all year,” says the Dr. Brown, also an associate professor of music at FGCU. “Our organization is dedicated to enriching Trent Brown the community through choral music’s power.”

Featured works also include Frostiana, a seven-movement work of Robert Frost’s poetry and the music of Randall Thompson. There is Sweet Music Here by Zachary J. Moore and Stephen Paulus’s Hymn for America will also be featured.

The first concert will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 9801 Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs on Friday, Nov. 18. The following night, An American Choral Tapestry will be presented at the Sanibel Community Church at 1740 Periwinkle Way, again at 7 p.m.

The final concert will be offered in Fort Myers at 3 p.m. at the newly opened New Hope Presbyterian Church at 10051 Plantation Road.

The Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida cordially invites the community to be part of this celebration of America and American music. For more information, go to www.symphonicchorale.org or call (230) 5605695. Concert admission is free, but attendees should reserve seats online since seating is limited at each venue.

Festival on 5th is a wine and food extravaganza scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. on 5th Avenue South in Naples.

This event will feature more than 50 premium wines and 30 craft beers, along with food from many participating 5th Avenue South restaurants. The Saturday night party also includes music groups and entertainment all along the avenue.

Additionally, this year’s festival will offer VIP Vintner’s Dinners, held at select 5th Avenue restaurants, with special menus and exclusive wines, providing an opportunity for unique dining experiences.

Musical entertainment includes Mason Williams, Nicholas Roberts, Jon Bowlin, Silver Sneakers and Nostaljah Live.

Proceeds from the festival benefit a variety of charitable causes. To purchase tickets, visit www.napleswine.org. Buy early to take advantage of a limited amount of dis-

counted tickets.

The main event, held on Saturday evening, is a full six blocks of entertainment, food, wine and craft beers all along Naples' famous Fifth Avenue South. That night Fifth is closed to all vehicles and the whole street turns into a huge party zone.

The Rotary Club of Naples, chartered on Nov. 26, 1951, has been serving the community for 65 years, embracing the motto “Service Above Self.” The club gives funds to charities such as: Polio Plus (a campaign to end polio worldwide), Gift of Life (heart surgeries for critically ill children), Learn2Earn Scholarships (providing financial assistance and success coaching to students in our community), and Naples High School Interact Scholarship for leadership awards.

There are numerous levels of sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, contact event chair Mia Delk at 239272-5186 or e-mail info@rotarynaples.org.

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ACMA launches new series at library in Estero

The ACMA starts a new series Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. at South County Regional Library located at 21100 Three Oaks Parkway in Estero. Songwriters at the Library will be free concerts on the second Saturday of the month for the next six months. Kicking off the first show is Bruce & Cecile Gallent and Carolyn & David Stanley.

Bruce Gallent has been writing song for more than 30 years.

His songs are a reflection of different times in his life and he considers them his journal. His wife, Cecile, accompanies him – playing mandolin. They have been performing together for seven years. Bruce has been in several original rock and acoustic bands that performed many of his songs at local pubs, festivals, and charity events back in New Hampshire. Cecile and Bruce moved to Fort Myers in 2011. They now enjoy playing his songs at open mikes and festivals. Bruce strums and sings his songs while Cecile adds a sweet and simple sound of the mandolin that give them a unique style that you have to hear for yourself. They have recorded one album together “Her and Me” and are presently working on their second album. Bruce runs the ACMA guitar circle every Sunday and is proud contributor to Hope by Song.

Performing David's originals and songs from some of their favorite singer songwriters, Carolyn and David Stanley sing and play an eclectic mix of acoustic music. They trade off singing lead while David plays guitar and harmonica and Carolyn plays guitar, charango, or claw hammer style banjo.

Back at their normal Saturday location at All Faiths Unitarian Congregation at 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, the ACMA has a big show planned with Jeff Black on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. For Jeff Black, it is his life's work that has driven him to build a career like few other singer/songwriters in the business.

Boston's WUMB listeners voted Jeff Black as one of the top 100 most important Folk artists of the last 25 years.

Black's songs have earned Grammy recognition, radio charttopping stats and numerous BMI awards. Although flying below the radar as a performer himself, he has been recognized by NPR as a musical pioneer in the digital age and his catalogue of critically acclaimed albums continues to grow. Composing music for film and television, his credits include numerous indie-film sound tracks and a repertoire of songs cut by artists as diverse

as Alison Krauss & Union Station, Waylon Jennings, BlackHawk, Dierks Bentley, Jon Randall, John Oates, Jerry Douglas and Sam Bush. Black has forged a reputation as a true folk troubadour entertaining audiences globally for over three decades. A master songwriter and performer in the tradition of the great storytellers, his passionate, soul driven live performances of songs from his vast catalog are not to be missed.

Folklore is the 10th release from the prolific songwriter.

Recorded over a two-day period in Nashville at Arcana Studios, Jeff Black arms himself with a guitar, harmonica and a banjo to traverse the clay-dust roads that trace the cutting edge of pop Jeff Black culture, delivering a collection of modern folk and acoustic classics.

Opening for Jeff Black will be Ricky Baker & Jason Peters – a.k.a. Rick Cegelis and Peter Golbitz, two well known artist from Maine. They have been performing both solo and together for over 15 years. The duo has opened for well-known acts such as Fred Eaglesmith and Kelly McRae and they have spent time crafting songs and their musical talents with Richard Thompson and Shawn Colvin. Ricky Baker plays rhythm and finger-picking guitar and harmonica, while Jason Peters plays rhythm and lead guitar (acoustic and electric), slide guitar, mandolin and harmonica. These two snowbirds put on an energetic show with excellent original songs.

Join the ACMA Nov. 19 for the Royal Flush Tribute Night presented by our own local ACMA singer songwriters. Another fun filled night at the ACMA where local artists have the opportunity

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to present their own interpretations of songs written or performed by these great artist that have influenced all of us. A full night of some of their most famous songs and many deep cut, obscure songs. This is a night where artist and listeners can come together to celebrate theses legends in a quiet listening room. The night will pay tribute to the music of Guy Clark, Neil Young, John Prine, Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne.

Dec. 1 will mark the return of the ACMA Songwriters at Sunset series at Lover’s Key State Park. Roy Schneider & Kim Mayfield with JRobert will perform at 3:30. Be sure to give yourself an extra 30 minutes to park and take the tram to the beach. The show is free, but parking is $8 per car.

Roy Schneider is a singer-songwriter in the grandest tradition of Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams, Guy Clark and Lyle Lovett. But, his voice, songwriting skill, stagecraft, and instrumental talent are all his own. His gift for blending Southern-influenced folk, blues, country, and rock into a seamless genre with his own signature sound demonstrates his connection to the best in the tradition of fine roots music.

Schneider's original songs have earned spots in the 30A Songwriters Festival, Telluride Blues and Brews Festival, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Kerrville's New Folk competition. JRobert was just honored by being named this year’s Marco Island Artist of the Year. JRobert is a musician, composer, songwriter and producer. He has been singing, playing acoustic and electric guitars, violin, and steel drums for over 15 years.

The Americana Community Music Association provides a venue for local and touring artists. All shows are in a quiet, intimate setting and every show is a meet and greet with the artists.

ACMA suggests a $10-$15 donation per concert. The ACMA is a non-sectarian not for profit organization. Most concerts are held at All Faiths Congregation located at 2756 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. all shows start at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.americana.org

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Village Church at Shell Point announces 2016-17 Season of Praise Concert Series

Tickets are on sale for the 2016-2017 Season of Praise Concert Series, an annual series of sacred music and inspirational worship celebrations offered by The Village Church at Shell Point.

Six performances in the 2016-2017 Season of Praise Concert Series bring a variety of singers, solo and instrumental ensembles, bells, orchestra, and choirs, and even a brass band to The Village Church at Shell Point.

The artist roster and dates are as follows: • Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers – Sunday, Nov. 13 at 6:15 p.m. The Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers and the debut of the City of Palms Youth Choir will present a festive celebration of sacred songs.

• A Christmas Celebration – Sunday, Dec. 11 at 6:15 p.m. This festive program

by The Village Church choir, accompanied by the Celebration Ringers and the Southwest Florida Festival Orchestra, will weave Hal Hopson’s classic arrangements into a service of lessons and carols that celebrates the joy of the season.

• Tim Zimmerman & The King’s Brass – Sunday, Jan. 8 at 6:15 p.m. The King’s Brass blends three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, percussion, and keyboards for this performance that will highlight classic hymn arrangements with a contemporary flair.

• Ballet Magnificat’s Deliver Us – Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7:15 p.m. The art of dance and drama will take the stage as Ballet Magnificat delivers a riveting story about Moses and the enslaved Jewish people’s cry for deliverance – a vivid prophetic picture pointing to the Easter story and God’s love for all people.

• Of Wardrobes and Rings – Sunday, March 12, at 6:15 p.m. This dramatic presentation spends an evening with C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien at Oxford’s historic Eagle and Child pub for a visit tempered by thawing humor, confession, and reconciliation.

• Easter Celebration with Stuart Neill – Sunday, April 16, at 6:15 p.m.

Internationally acclaimed tenor soloist Stuart Neill will sing classic hymns, sacred arias, and art songs during this Easter evening concert celebration.

“As friends join together each week for worship services, these musical opportunities provide additional spiritual renewal and refreshment,” said Randy Woods, minister of worship & music at The Village Church.

All concerts take place in The Village Auditorium, 15100 Shell Point Blvd., Fort Myers. $10 non-refundable tickets are available for purchase online at www.shellpoint.org/seasonofpraise or by calling the Village Church office at 239454-2147.

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center launches jazz series The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center (SBDAC) brings to Southwest Florida the incredible sounds of three brilliant jazz bands in the Jazzy Nights Concert Series.

Direct from the Rainbow Room and Jazz at Lincoln Center, these performers will have you swinging, dancing, and singing all Glenn Crytzer Orchestra night long.

The series begins with the Ferguson, and Woody Herman. He brings Glenn Crytzer Orchestra performing on together a tremendous group of musicians Friday, Nov. 11. for an evening of hard swinging acoustic The Glenn Crytzer Orchestra is a full jazz music, including legendary tenor saxoswing-era big band from New York City phonist Lew Del Gatto (Saturday Night Live performing the music of Benny Goodman, Band 1975-2005 & Frank Sinatra), pianist Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Joe Delaney, bassist Don Mopsick and Duke Ellington, Chick Webb and dozens of drummer Patricia Dean. other classic bands from the 1920s, ‘30s, Wycliffe Gordon is scheduled for Friday, and ‘40s. The band has performed at presMarch 24. Highly acclaimed trombonist tigious events and venues such as Lincoln Wycliffe Gordon’s high-energy, hard-swingCenter’s Midsummer Night’s Swing, the ing style captivates audiences of from all Rainbow Room, and the Glen Echo walks of life. A modern day Louis Ballroom.

Armstrong, he is equally at home as a Veronica Swift with the Dan Miller-Lew composer, arranger and recording artist Del Gatto Jazz Quintet will appear on with over 50 recordings to his credit, 23 of Friday, Jan. 27. which he is leader or co-leader. He is one Vocalist Veronica Swift is recognized of America's foremost music educators and around the country as one of the top young currently serves on the faculty of the jazz singers on the scene. Swift recently Manhattan School of Music. won a top prize at the prestigious Doors opens for cocktails at 7 p.m., and Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition, folthe show starts at 8 p.m. lowed by a concert at the Tribeca General admission tickets are $29 in Performing Arts Center in New York City. advance or $35 at door. Buy the series for She was also a guest artist with Michael $60 and save 32%. Purchase tickets online Feinstein at Jazz at Lincoln Center. at sbdac.com or at the SBDAC Box Office.

NYC jazz trumpeter Dan Miller built his The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is reputation touring and recording with Harry located at 2301 First St. in the historic Connick Jr., Wynton Marsalis, Maynard downtown Fort Myers River District.

Southwest Florida Symphony Society presents annual Holiday House

The much-anticipated Southwest Florida Symphony Society’s Holiday House opens to the public Nov. 10 - 13 and Nov. 17 – 20. Holiday House hours are from 10 a.m. until 4p.m. Tickets cost $20 per person and are available for purchase at the Holiday House during the event or in advance by visiting or calling the Southwest Florida Symphony box office.

The security gate at Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club will provide a map to the Holiday House.

Don’t miss the chance to see this beautiful estate home dressed up for the holidays and enjoy all the treats that go with it.

The Southwest Florida Symphony Society’s Holiday House Event benefits the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra.

This year’s featured Holiday House is a Grand Estate Home in Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club. The newly built and professionally decorated, gorgeous estate

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home will be adorned in holiday decor by some of Fort Myers’ most innovative interior decorators and florists. Grand gift baskets will be available to bid on through a Chinese auction.

Local artists and jewelry designers will also display their wares throughout this spectacular home. Art, jewelry and many floral displays will all be available for purchase. The Holiday House will also feature a Holiday Treats Tea Room and for an additional donation, guests are invited to enjoy refreshments offered there. Maps to the other model homes in the community will be available so that attendees have an opportunity to tour this exclusive private community and all it has to offer.

For more information and for membership applications, call the Southwest Florida Symphony Society Office at 239731-0426, visit www.swflso.org or the Society’s Facebook page.

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Southwest Florida Symphony opens 56th season of Masterworks Nov. 12

The Southwest Florida Symphony, Lee County’s only professional orchestra and the one of oldest on Florida’s gulf coast, opens its 56th season of Masterworks with Celebrating 30 Years at Barbara B. Mann Hall on Saturday, Nov. 12.

This performance happens at 8 p.m. Prior to the performance, at 7 p.m., patrons are invited to attend a conductor led pre-concert lecture. These lectures are offered in order to better educate audiences about the pieces David being performed.

Masterworks I: Celebrating 30 Years at Barbara B. Mann Hall is conducted by the Southwest Florida Symphony’s internationally renowned music director, Maestro Nir Kabaretti. This concert features repertoire that the Southwest Florida Symphony presented during the first concert it performed at Barbara B. Mann Hall 30 years ago this month. Those pieces include Shostakovich’s Festive Overture, Saint Saens’ Organ Symphony and Rachmaninoff’s breathtaking Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini featuring rising star guest pianist, David Fung.

Pianist David Fung is widely recognized for performances that are elegant and

refined, yet intensely poetic and uncommonly expressive.

Fung has appeared extensively with the world’s premier ensembles including the Cleveland Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, the National Orchestra of Belgium, the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the San Diego Fung Symphony Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony, and the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, and with the major orchestras in Australia, including the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

Tickets cost between $24 and $84 per person and may be purchased online at www.swflso.org, by visiting the Southwest Florida Symphony Box Office located at 8290 College Parkway, Suite 103 in Fort Myers, by calling the Symphony Box Office at (239) 418-1500 or at the door, one and a half hours prior to the concert. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall is located at 13350 FSW Parkway in Fort Myers.

Gulfshore Opera and Southwest Performing Arts Center team up for Southwest Florida’s Got Vocal Talent! on Nov. 15 The final round will be live with the public invited to vote Nov. 15 at Southwest Florida Performing Arts Center on Bonita Beach Road.

This talent show audition is for Gulfshore Opera’s production of Speed Dating Tonight at Southwest Performing Arts Center Feb. 12 and 13, 2017.

Speed Dating Tonight is an immersive, interactive comic opera in one act about ordinary people looking for love in a postmillennial world. This intimate, characterdriven show, set in a nightclub, pulls the curtain back on dating in the 21st century.

With jazz ensemble accompaniment, the

style is border line music theater.

Any singing actor with stage age of 1835 may apply fro an audition. Not all roles require trained voices, the style is jazzy and scenes can be adjusted to fit the range of the singers. Dance talent will also be considered.

To apply, send a two-minute video clip of your best song in character to info @gulfshoreopera.org. Finalists compete in the live talent show. The live finals will be Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the SanJuan Theater at the Southwest Florida Performing Arts Center at 11515 Bonita Beach Road SE, Bonita Springs.

For more information, call between 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at (239) 529-3925. Prizes are a role in the production plus a cash prize between $200 - $600.

The Lee County Community Band will begin its 131st season with the first of six monthly concerts on Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. at Cape Coral High School.

In keeping with tradition for the season's first concert, Director Richard Bradstreet has selected a program featuring spirited and patriotic American music by American composers and a salute to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The band will perform six concerts between November and April. The programs are free of charge (donations accepted), and open to the public; all will take place in the Cape Coral High School auditorium, 2300

Santa Barbara Blvd., beginning at 3 p.m.

Additional concert dates are Dec. 11, Jan. 22, Feb. 12, March 5 and April 2.

The 50-member adult band rehearses Thursday evenings at St. Michael Lutheran School, Fort Myers.

Band members are musicians from all walks of life – career musicians, amateurs, and folks renewing skills from years past – who reside in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties. The band welcomes new members every year.

Persons interested in joining may phone Norman Jones at 239-995-2097. For additional information, visit www.leecountyband.org

Gulfshore Opera talent show auditions Nov. 15

Lee County Community Band plays Nov. 13

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TheatreZone expands concert series

TheatreZone’s Board of Directors announced the non-profit professional theatre group is expanding its Concert Series at TheatreZone (previously known as the Cabaret Series) to offer four new concerts in 2017 in addition to its Season 12 theatre selections and Home for the Holidays shows. Concert Series at TheatreZone is a series of music concerts of all genres performing in the 250-seat G&L Theatre on the campus of The Community School of Naples.

“As TheatreZone continues to grow, we are offering our patrons an extraordinary opportunity to experience legendary performers in an intimate atmosphere,” TheatreZone artistic director Mark Danni explains.

These performers are musical legends and Broadwaycaliber talents who are sure to please old fans and win news ones believes Danni.

Concert Series at TheatreZone kicks off Friday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. for a one-night-only, world premiere of Marvin & Me featuring former Marvin Hamlisch singer Valerie Lemon in an amazing tribute to the Academy Award-winning composer and dedicated to his past and present triumphs.

Marvin & Me is filled with stories of 12 years of Valerie Lemon’s travels with Hamlisch on the road as a symphony vocalist as well as tales of the huge influence he has had on her singing career. She shines the spotlight on the man responsible for some of the bestloved songs of his generation from “The Way We Were” to the Pulitzer Prize winning score for A Chorus Line. Tickets to Marvin & Me cost $55 for premium seats and $50 for orchestra and box seats. A limited number od $125 f VIP tickets include preferred aisle seating, a pre-show reception with wine and cheese and a post-show reception meet-and-greet with Ms. Lemon.

In February, TheatreZone fan favorite actor/singer Larry Alexander brings his My Broadway cabaret show for one-night-only on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 8 pm presenting an evening of some of Broadway's best and most beloved songs from Stephen Sondheim, Andrew

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Lloyd Webber, Cy Colman, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, and Rodgers & Hammerstein along with a few surprises. Premium seats cost $55 and orchestra and box seats cost $50. A limited number of $100 VIP tickets include aisle seating and a VIP pre-show reception with wine and cheese.

An Evening with Maureen McGovern starring multiGrammy nominee and Broadway songstress Maureen McGovern takes place on Thursday, Feb. 23 and Friday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. Well known for her renditions of the songs “The Morning After” from the 1972 film The Poseidon Adventure and “We May Never Love Like This Again” from The Towering Inferno in 1974, Ms. McGovern’s career spans 40 years, including recordings, concerts, theater, film, television, radio and songwriting, all with a voice that defies categorization.

Premium seats cost $55 and orchestra and box seats cost $50. A limited number of $175 VIP tickets include aisle seating, a pre-show reception with wine and cheese and a post-show reception meet-and-greet with Maureen McGovern.

The concert series concludes Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15 with two performances by Rock & Rock Hall of Famer and American roots folk legend John Sebastian, the well known founder of ‘60s super group The Lovin’ Spoonful and Woodstock performer with songs like “Darling Be Home Soon,” “Do You Believe in Magic,” “Nashville Cats,” “Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind,” and “You Didn’t Have To Be So Nice” to solo hits like the theme song “Welcome Back” from the television series Welcome Back Kotter.

Tickets to John Sebastian in Concert cost $55 for premium seats and $50 for orchestra and box seats. A limited number of $175 VIP tickets include aisle seating, a pre-show reception with wine and cheese and a post-show reception meet-and-greet with John Sebastian.

For more info or to purchase tickets, call TheatreZone at 1-888-966-3352 or online at www.theatrezone-florida.com .

Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers to perform two unique concerts in November

Founded in 2001 as a small chorus of music lovers, the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers has grown into a highly respected, select ensemble of eighty-plus voices dedicated to excellence in music. Under the baton of talented Artistic Director Jeff Faux, the Mastersingers will begin their 2016 – 2017 season with two exciting and entertaining concerts in November.

On Wednesday, Nov. 9, the Mastersingers will collaborate with Opera Naples in a performance of Puccini’s lush final opera, Turandot. Conducted by Ramon Tebar, the performance will take place at Artis-Naples (5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples) at 8 pm. Ticket and other information can be found on the Opera Naples website at www.operanaples.org On Sunday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m., the Mastersingers will perform "The Future of Music,” at The Village Church Auditorium at Shell Point, 15100 Shell Point Blvd Fort Myers. Tickets are $10. The concert will feature an all-sacred

repertoire and will include Mastersingers, Mastersingers Chamber Chorus, and the premiere performance of the new Mastersingers City of Palms Youth Choir. Tickets are available at www.shellpoint.org “These two performances are exciting to our singers and, we trust, entertaining to our growing Southwest Florida audiences,” said Anthony Contino, Mastersingers president. “We are delighted to be renewing our collaboration with Opera Naples and to have the opportunity to perform in Naples once again.”

“We are equally excited about our second concert, ‘The Future of Music.’ It’s at this concert that we will introduce the new City of Palms Youth Choir, sponsored by the Symphonic Mastersingers. We are committed to music excellence and believe that this new ensemble builds upon that commitment and represents an important aspect of the future of choral music in Southwest Florida,” said Contino.

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Wendy Webb on Sanibel Nov. 13

As has been in the past, the talented Wendy Webb will hold her November Moon Concert at BIG ARTS Strauss Theater on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m.

There will be a pre-concert Rum Reception hosted by Doc Ford’s at 7:15 p.m.

American singer/songwriter Wendy Webb has released her fourth album, This Is The Moment. Reminiscent of classic records by Jackson Browne and Norah Jones, Webb takes you through a journey with her poetic lyrics by fusing elements of folk, pop, jazz and blues while creating her own style. Webb’s debut album, Morning In New York, won critical acclaim in 2003 and was followed with live

recordings of solo performances on her first vinyl album, Moon On Havana, in 2010. In 2012, Webb released Edge Of Town along with her first music video, “Has To be My Birthday.”

This Is The Moment was produced by Danny Morgan and John McLane, and was mastered by Chris Bellman, who has worked with artists such as Neil Young, Carole King, Elton John, Ricky Lee Jones, Van Halen and many more.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, or to purchase tickets or to sign up for BIG ARTS workshops, log on to www.BIGARTS.org or call 239-395-0900.

‘70s Rock and Romance Cruise sails The Caribbean March 11-16 Happenings Magazine readers save on cabins

StarVista Live, producer of the Malt Shop Memories Cruise, The Country Music Cruise, Soul Train Cruise and Flower Power Cruise, launches the latest addition to its sold-out roster of theme cruise experiences, the Rock & Romance Cruise.

This feel-good voyage of a lifetime will sail from Fort Lauderdale through the Caribbean from March 11 - 16, 2017, for five nights of sun-kissed 70s memories on the elegantly appointed Celebrity Summit.

Guests will be transported back in time by superstars Peter Frampton (in a special appearance on March 13), America, Little River Band, The Orchestra (starring former members of ELO), Christopher Cross, Ambrosia, Orleans, Stephen Bishop, Firefall, Player, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, radio personality Delilah and cruise host Barry Williams and more.

“This is a cruise that will take us back to one of the most special and feel good times in our lives – the seventies.” says Alan Rubens, executive producer of the Rock & Romance Cruise.

“And these are the unforgettable performers and musicians who created the music that showed how rock could help us understand what love and Christopher Cross romance

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was all about. Now we bring it all together for a vacation of a lifetime.”

Throughout the voyage, guests will also be delighted with special events that bring them up close and personal with the artists onboard, including wine tastings, a live gourmet cooking demonstration, behind the music Q&As, panel discussions and unforgettable theme parties. All will take place aboard the luxurious Celebrity Summit, renowned for excellence in dining, deluxe cabins and stunning showrooms.

Celebrity Cruises represent modern luxury in cruise lines, through sleek cruise ships and top-of-the-line amenities.

Cabin fares include admission to all shows, meals and events. For further information on The Rock and Romance Cruise, call 844-466-7625 or visit online at RockAndRomanceCruise.com/happenings.

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Kool and the Gang at Seminole Casino Hotel

Lonestar at The Ranch

Kool and The Gang perform Oct. 15 at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee.

The Sam Galloway Concert Series welcomed Lonestar to The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon Oct. 14.

Island Hopper Songwriter Fest showcases local, national talent

Even Stevens at Doc FordĘźs on Captiva.

Brandon Kinney at CrowĘźs Nest on Captiva.

Husband and wife Shelley Skidmore and Greg Bates at Cantina Captiva.

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Stephanie Quayle and Marie Nofsinger at Key Lime Bistro on Captiva.

Dylan Altman

The third annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest Sept. 23 - Oct. 2 featured 70 local and national songwriters who performed on Captiva, Fort Myers Beach and in downtown Fort Myers. Photos by Jamie K. Kuser

Ruthie Collins and Ty March at Key Lime Bistro on Captiva.

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LOCAL & LIVE MUSIC IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Backstreets

Hotel Indigo

Seminole Casino Hotel

The Barrel Room

Hurricane Charley’s

The Shell Factory

915 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral • 239-945-7555 2210 Bay St. Fort Myers • 239-333-2225

Bert’s Bar & Grill

4271 Pine Island Rd Matlacha • 239-282-3232

Blue Monkey Bar & Grille

755 Mission Hills Drive, Naples 239-597-2583

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

The Buddha Bar

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

Cape Cabaret

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

The Cigar Bar

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

Coconuts

850 Lafayette St. Cape Coral • 239-541-3221

The Cottage

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

Dixie Roadhouse

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

Fathoms

5785 Cape Harbour Drive Cape Coral 239-542-0123

Fishermen’s Village

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

1520 Broadway, Fort Myers 239-337-3446 300 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda • 941-639-9695

Jacaranda

1233 Periwinkle, Sanibel 239-472-1771

The Keys Bar & Grille

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

Lakehouse Bar & Grill

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

Lansdowne Street

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

The Nauti Mermaid

5961 Silver King Blvd.

Cape Coral • 239-541-5600

506 S. 1st St., Immokalee 800-218-0007 2787 N. Tamiaimi Trail North Fort Myers 239-995-2141

Smokin Oyster Brewery

340 Old San Carlos Blvd.

Ft Myers Beach 239-463-3474

Sneaky Pete’s

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

The Stage

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

Ter-Tini’s

7050 Crystal Drive, Fort Myers • 239-277-5475

Tiki at Wyndham Garden

Nervous Nellie’s

6890 Estero Blvd.

Fort Myers Beach 239-463-5711

Old Naples Pub

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

1131 First St., Ft Myers Beach 239-463-8077 255 13th Avenue S., Naples 239-649-8200

Paradise Tiki Hut at Dolphin Key Resort

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

Parrot Key Caribbean Grill

2500 Main St., Ft Myers Beach 239-463-3257

Pete’s Time Out 1005 Estero Blvd.

Fort Myers Beach 239-463-5900

The Rhythm House

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

Tiki Bar at Days Inn Twisted Vine Bistro

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

The Village Pub

4360 Gulf Shore, Naples 239-262-2707

Whiskey Park

3380 Mercantile Ave. Naples • 239-263-6777

Yucatan Beach Stand 250 Old San Carlos Fort Myers Beach 239-333-4386

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IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

November 2 ZZ Top

Artis–Naples

November 4 Les Stroud

Barbara B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

Soul Asylum

Englewood Event Center

November 6 Big SMO

Dixie Roadhouse, Cape Coral

Rick Springfield

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

James Otto

Six Bends Harley-Davidson Ft Myers

November 7

Gavin DeGraw & Andy Grammer

Barbara B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

November 9 Blues Traveler

SW FL Perf. Arts Center, Bonita

November 10 Joe Louis Walker

The Rhythm House, Fort Myers

Frankie Ballard

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

Kingʼs X

SW FL Perf. Arts Center, Bonita

Fabulous Thunderbirds

Hinman Auditorium, Bonita Springs

November 11 Casting Crowns

Germain Arena, Estero

Jana Kramer, Chase Bryant Coconut Fest, Cape Coral

Annie Moses Band

Barbara B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

November 12 The LACS

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

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Coconut Fest, Cape Coral

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Les Stroud coming to Mann Hall Nov. 4

Les Stroud is a man of many talents, a Renaissance man of sorts. Fans of his wildly popular reality TV series “Survivorman” on the Discovery Channel know him not only for his un-surmountable survival skills and camera work, but also for his killer harmonica riffs showcased in several episodes of the show.

Les is a genuine musician and he is about to start the quintessential adventure of his life.

From the time he was a teenager, Les has been writing, singing and performing professionally. He has released several independent records and has the chops to back up his musical endeavors as evidenced on his forthcoming project, Survivorman; Mother Earth, featuring the first single and music video “Arctic Mistress.”.

Through his travels as Survivorman, Les has been immersed in nature, experiencing first-hand the beauty and perils of Mother Earth. The songs he’s written are testimonies to these personal adventures and now he wants to spread his message of love for the Earth and preserve her greatness for generations to come.

The song, “Arctic

Mistress” features Inuit Throat Singing (recorded on an iceberg during the filming of an episode of "Survivorman"), a haunting melody, and poignant lyrics. It calls on the listener to “breathe the Arctic air...” in an attempt to enlighten mankind to stop, listen, and take note of the World around us. Breathe in the message, before it’s too late. Survivorman; Mother Earth embodies all that is Les Stroud, the man and his mission, coming together in the music. “Arctic Mistress” is but a brief glimpse into what is yet to come.

Come hear Les Stroud live with his 5piece band at Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall on Nov. 4 at 8 p.m.

His show will entertain the audience with music, storytelling, and scenes from his travels.

Tickets are available at www.bbmannpah.com or at the box office 239-4814849.

A portion of the shows’ proceeds benefit CREW Land and Water Trust and the Boy Scouts of America. CREW’s mission is to protect the watershed, preserve panther and bear habitats, be a steward of clean water, and provide environmental education to the public. They have protected over 60,000 acres of land spanning Lee and Collier Counties since 1989 that include guided nature-walks, hiking, biking, birding, geocaching, and more.

To support the Boy Scouts of America, enter BSA passcode when purchasing tickets at bbmannpah.com. Any proceeds to BSA will go to support their Camp Flying Eagle and Miles operations for a chance to buy a new canoe or two for their camps.

Big Smo at Dixie Roadhouse Nov. 6 A3 Concerts presents Big SMO in concert on Sunday, Nov. 6 at Dixie Roadhouse in Cape Coral.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. General admission tickets are $25, VIP tickets are $32. A3 Concerts is offering advance purchase specials on all tickets. Buy tickets online at Big www.A3concerts.com or at Dixie Roadhouse.

“This album is definitely about growth.” So says Smo, whose growth as a force in American music cannot be denied. Having topped 50 million views on YouTube, sold more than 450,000 tracks and dominated both the country and rap charts, the charismatic Tennessee-bred artist, outdoorsman and family man draws fans from across all social boundaries.

How does he do it? He speaks truth. He lays down epic rhymes that challenge listeners to party when they can, to champion the values on which they were (or should have been) raised, to look straight into the eyes of life, to laugh and love and even get angry every Smo once in a while if that helps make things right.

These many sides of Smo are represented proudly on his latest album. Yes, We The People is about growth, in creative horizons as well as in a worldview nurtured by time and trial. But it’s also about the growth it inspires among his ever-expanding audience, who see their own stories mirrored in his.

Dixie Roadhouse is located at 1023 SE 47th Terrace in Cape Coral.

November 17

T-Pain at Eaglepalooza Germain Arena, Estero

November 18

Bobby Bones and The Raging Idiots

Barbara B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

November 19 Tyler Farr

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

Mannheim Steamroller

Barbara B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

November 20

Bob Dylan and His Band

Barbara B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

November 27 Dave Koz

Artis–Naples

December 1 Sara Evans

Englewood Event Center

December 2 Craig Morgan

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

Marshall Tucker Band

SW FL Perf. Arts Center, Bonita

Hunter Hayes, Kellie Pickler Germain Arena, Estero

December 8

Martina McBride

Barbara B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

Chris Lane

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

December 9

Luke Combs & Friends

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

December 10

Here Come The Mummies

Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee

December 11 Judy Collins

SW FL Perf. Arts Center, Bonita

December 14 The Beach Boys

Barbara B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

December 16 Eli Young Band

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

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SAM GALLOWAY CONCERT SERIES AT THE RANCH

Rick Springfield, Frankie Ballard, Tyler Farr

The LACS and Moonshine The Sam Galloway Concert Bandits will be in concert Nov. Series continues this fall with a 12. Advance tickets start at stellar lineup of national artists per$18. forming at The Ranch Concert Hall Tyler Farr will perform Nov. & Saloon in Fort Myers.

19 at The Ranch Concert Hall Pop rocker Rick Springfield & Saloon. Columbia Nashville’s returns to The Ranch Concert Hall Tyler Farr released his highly on Sunday, Nov. 6. anticipated sophomore album, Known by many for his 1981 Suffer In Peace, on April 28.

No. 1 hit “Jessie’s Girl,” Springfield Suffer In Peace made its debut has also had four other Top 10 hits in the top 5 on the Billboard with "I've Done Everything for You," Top 200 Albums and Billboard "Don't Talk to Strangers," "Affair of Country Albums Charts. the Heart" and "Love Somebody."

Previously with the release of Advance tickets range from $37 to his debut album Redneck $250 for Rick Springfield’s show on Crazy, which released in 2013, Nov. 6. landing Farr at No. 2 on the Frankie Ballard will perform at Frankie Ballard Billboard Country Albums Chart The Ranch Nov. 10. In early 2011, and #5 on the Billboard Top 200 Ballard made his debut appearmade Farr the only solo male ance at the Grand Ole Opry. country artist in the last 10 years Ballard released his second single, to have his first two studio albums debut in the top-5 “A Buncha Girls”, in early 2011. on the Billboard 200 Chart. His #1, platinum-selling This song has also made top 40.

Rick Springfield - Nov. 6 title-track “Redneck Crazy” was called the “song of Both of his singles are included on the summer” by The New York Times and projected his self-titled debut album, which Farr forward to celebrate back-to-back #1 singles, including was released in May 2011. Also in 2011, he opened for Lady his first #1 as a songwriter, with his Gold-certified hit “Whiskey Antebellum. in my Water.”

In 2013, Ballard moved to Warner Bros. Records and The Missouri native’s dry wit and energetic live show have released his third single, “Helluva Life.” It is the lead single to earned him industry recognition as a 2014 CRS New Faces of his second album, Sunshine & Whiskey. It became his first Country Radio and 2014 Music Row “Breakthrough Artist of number 1 single in early 2014. Later in the year, the album’s title track also went to number 1. “Young & Crazy”, the album’s the Year” nominee. Tyler has appeared on the Today Show and Fox & Friends’s All American Summer Concert Series. third single, also went to No. 1.

Tyler’s first single off the newly released Suffer In Peace The first single from Ballard’s third album, “It All Started album, “A Guy Walks into a Bar,” is proving to be Farr’s third with a Beer,” was released to country radio on Nov. 16, 2015. radio hit, currently residing in the Top 5 at country radio, and is The album, El Rio, was released on June 10, 2016. The now RIAA Certified gold. Advance tickets for Tyler Farr start at album’s second single, “Cigarette” released to country radio on August 8, 2016. Ballard also co-wrote “I Came to Git Down” $28.

Other shows scheduled for The Ranch Concert Hall include on Big & Rich’s 2014 album Gravity. Advance tickets start at Craig Morgan Dec. 2, Chris Lane Dec. 8, Luke Combs Dec. 9, $23 for Frankie Ballard.

Here Come the Mummies at Seminole Casino Dec. 10

Fabulous Thunderbirds in Bonita Springs Nov. 10

The Fabulous Thunderbirds will be in concert on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. at the Center for the Arts Bonita Springs.

For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. The group’s distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid via such barnburners as “Tuff Enuff” and “Wrap It Up”. Co-founder Kim Wilson, the sole original member, still spearheads the group as it evolves into its newest incarnation. In addition to Wilson, the current Thunderbirds line-up features Jay Moeller on drums, Johnny Moeller and Mike Keller on guitar, and Randy Bermudes on bass. The thread throughout the T-Birds career has been the respect the group commanded for its peerless musicianship and devotion to the sounds of blues, R & B and rock ‘n roll.

Tickets starts at $45. The Center for Performing Arts Bonita Springs is located at 10150 Bonita Beach Road.

For tickets and info, call 239-495-8989 or visit online at www.artcenterbonita.org.

The funk-rock band Here Come the Mummies will bring its “Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave” to Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee for a concert on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m.

Here Come the Mummies is rumored to be made up of reincarnated Grammy-winning studio musicians, and has just released Underground, its eighth fulllength studio record. Here Come the Mummies is known for its high energy, live performances and has opened for P-Funk, Al Green and Cheap Trick. The band has performed at Summer Camp Music Fest 2015/16, Common Ground 2015, Voodoo Fest 2015, Musikfest 2016, Summerfest, Riverbend 2016 and Super Bowl Village.

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has also become a regular on the nationally syndicated “The Bob and Tom Show.”

Tickets are available for $30 and can be purchased at the casino cashier or by calling 800-218-0007.

Concert attendees must be 21 years of age or older. For complete details visit www.moreinparadise.com.

Other upcoming concerts at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee include Air Supply Jan. 14, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Jan. 26, The Spinners Feb. 18 and Clint Black March 11.

- Nov. 10

Tyler Farr - Nov. 19

Eli Young Band Dec. 16 Aaron Lewis Feb. 11 and Neal McCoy March 17.

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

The concert series features rock and country artists on a regular basis at the venue which opened in late 2014. Portions of the profits of each concert go to help Community Cooperative feed the community, Tidwell said. For every pound of food donated, Sam Galloway Ford donates $1 to Community Cooperative. Concert goers are also encouraged to bring canned food items to the concerts at The Ranch.

The country concerts at The Ranch are done in partnership with local radio station Gator Country 101.9. For tickets & details, visit www.theranchfortmyers.com. The Ranch can be reached at 239-985-9839.

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

Blues Traveler in Bonita Nov. 9

The SanJan Theater at Southwest Florida Performing Arts Center in Bonita Springs welcomes Blues Traveler in concert on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m.

After selling millions of records and logging thousands of miles on the road, Grammy Award-winning band Blues Traveler continue to chart new musical directions evident on their upcoming record Blow Up The Moon. A clever collaboration between various artists, Blow Up The Moon sees Blues Traveler keep an open-minded perspective on making music and enlists an eclectic mix of songwriters influenced by the band’s remarkable 25+ year career.

Tickets start at $35. The center is located at 11515 Bonita Beach Road SE, Bonita Springs. For tickets and info, call 239-389-6901 or visit online at www.swflpac.com.

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Comedy Clubs

NOVEMBER

WEDNESDAY - 2

SATURDAY - 5 continued Frank Del Pizzo & Will Jacobs 6 & 9:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

Costaki Economopoulos 8 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club

SUNDAY - 6

Frank Del Pizzo & Will Jacobs 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

John Car fi 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

THURSDAY - 3

Craig Shoemaker 7 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club

John Carfi 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

TUESDAY - 8

Craig Shoemaker 7 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club

Andy Gross 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Frank Del Pizzo & Will Jacobs 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

Greg Morton 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

FRIDAY - 4

Craig Shoemaker 7 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club

SATURDAY - 5

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

8595 College Parkway Fort Myers 239-479-5233 laughincomedycafe.com * schedules subject to change

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FRIDAY - 11

Tim the Dair y Farmer 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Off the Hook Comedy Club 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road unit #1100, Naples 239-389-6901 offthehookcomedy.com

The Comedy Zone at Visani Restaurant

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

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Greg Mor ton 6 & 9:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SUNDAY - 13

THURSDAY - 10

Greg Morton 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

Craig Shoemaker 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club

Judy Tenuta 6 & 8 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club

Sid Davis & Ricky Reyes 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

Judy Tenuta 7 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club

John Carfi 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

SATURDAY - 12

Tim the Dair y Farmer 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

WEDNESDAY - 9

Tim the Dair y Farmer 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Frank Del Pizzo & Will Jacobs 8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

Greg Mor ton 8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

Judy Tenuta 7 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club

Greg Morton 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

John Carfi 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Friday - 11 continued Judy Tenuta 7 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club

TUESDAY - 15

WEDNESDAY - 16

Sid Davis & Ricky Reyes 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

THURSDAY - 17

David Merr y 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Loni Love 8 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Sid Davis & Ricky Reyes 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

FRIDAY - 18

David Merr y 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Loni Love 8 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club

Comedy Club calendar online at www.HappeningsMagazine.net

Laugh In Comedy Cafe welcomes Andy Gross

Andy Gross will be at the Laugh In Comedy Café in Fort Myers for one night only.

Andy Gross is one of the hottest stand up comic, magician and ventriloquist working today as evidenced by his sold out shows and devoted following! His videos have over 100 million views and counting on the internet! He performs over 150 shows a year at comedy clubs, Las Vegas, cruise ships, fortune 500 corporate events, colleges and performing arts theaters everywhere. He is considered one of the best by his peers in the entertainment industry and he will leave you spellbound.

You may recognize him from his numerous TV appearances, including most recently The

Friday - 18 continued Etta May & Mia Jackson 8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SATURDAY - 19

David Merr y 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Judy Tenuta 6, 8 & 10 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Etta May & Mia Jackson 6 & 9:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SUNDAY - 20

Etta May & Mia Jackson 8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

MONDAY - 21

Etta May & Mia Jackson 8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

Ellen show and an NBC television special featuring his talents.

Andy is multi-talented entertainer that currently combines stand up comedy, magic and ventriloquism successfully together making him one of the most sought after corporate entertainers in the world.

Audiences are absolutely unanimous in their praise of this amazing performer. His voice throwing is amazing to hear and only a few people in the world can throw their voice, it is must heard to believe.

The single Fort Myers show will be at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Laugh In Comedy Cafe is located at 8595 College Parkway, Fort Myers.

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

FRIDAY - 25

Steve Sabo 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Michael Mack 7 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Ken Miller & Carmen Vallone

8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SATURDAY - 26

Steve Sabo 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Michael Mack 7 & 9 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club Ken Miller & Carmen Vallone

6 & 9:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SUNDAY - 27

TUESDAY - 22

Michael Mack 7:30 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy Club

WEDNESDAY - 23

Laugh In Line Up 2 7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Etta May & Mia Jackson 8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone Etta May & Mia Jackson 8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

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River District

Festival of Trees Nov. 30 - Dec. 4

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Goodwill’s annual Festival of Trees is returning to the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center for its tenth year. The Festival of Trees, a holiday tradition in the Fort Myers River District, is the signature event of the Southwest Florida Goodwill Foundation.

This year’s festival opens to the public on Nov. 30 and runs until Dec. 4. Admission to view the trees is $2, with children under 12 attending free.

The festival displays more than 20 lavishly decorated trees, designed by businesses and individuals in the community. Festival visitors will be able to acquire raffle tickets throughout the festival for a chance to win one (or more) of the trees, most of which are valued at more than $750. Tickets are available for a suggested minimum donation of $10.

“We experimented with a tree raffle last year, and the response was overwhelming. Everyone wanted a ticket,” says Kirsten O’Donnell, director of public relations and marketing for Goodwill.

“This year, every tree will be up for raffle, with the exception of our signature Teddy Bear Tree.”

This year’s Festival of Trees will see other changes, says O’Donnell. A special preview party will provide a sneak peek of the trees, and

also include a wine tasting with food pairings.

The preview will be held Nov. 29, with tickets available at www.GoodwillTrees.com.

“The Preview Party takes the place of our Tux & Trees Gala,” explains Sue Hegarty, community relations coordinator for Goodwill.

“We’ll also have a silent auction and also a live auction of the Very Beary Christmas tree.”

More new additions to the festival include an Ugly Sweater Party and Contest on Nov. 30, and a Paint Your Own Tree party with Painting with a Twist on Dec. 1.

Return visitors to the festival will enjoy the River District Holiday Stroll and Art Walk on Friday, Dec. 2, and the popular Santa’s Block Party on Dec. 3. Santa’s Block Party includes Brunch with Santa, hosted by the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center (www.sbdac.com), a holiday vendor showcase, and a Children’s Holiday Workshop that includes games, crafts, movies, and more. Tickets will be available online and at the door.

Last year, the Festival of Trees raised more than $78,000 to support Goodwill’s mission of helping people in the Southwest Florida community by providing life-changing opportunities to employment and independence.

Free trolley returns

LeeTran’s free River District Trolley serving downtown Fort Myers begins seasonal service Nov. 17.

Stops include both regular LeeTran stops and designated trolley stops marked by a gold and blue sign.

LeeTran schedules and bus/trolley stops can be found online at www.rideleetran.com.

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Holiday Open House SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

Door Prizes•Refreshments•Lots of Cheer

Ivy Cottage Antiques & Treasures

2259 Widman Way (formerly Peck St.) Fort Myers, FL (239) 226-0025

Deck the Halls with Savings & Good Cheer!

Fine Antiques to Shabby and Cottage Chic. Vintage Treasures of times gone by. Collectibles, Lighting, Candles, Home Decor and much more. We invite you to take a relaxing stroll through more than 6,000 square feet filled with treasures.

Ivy Cottage is a Multi Dealer Mall

Tuesday through Friday 11-5, Saturday 11-4 Hope to see you soon!

Susan McCurdy (owner)

Directions: Downtown Fort Myers ... Take MLK ... Look for the Oasis Restaurant. Turn on to Hendry Street, then left on Widman Way. We are directly one block behind the Oasis Restaurant. Free Parking.

Come visit us at ...

The

Bacchus Room

... upstairs at Prime

DeLeon Steakhouse

PATIO DE LEON

DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS RIVER DISTRICT

Happy Hour Daily until 8 pm

SpiritsofBacchus.com Now open Sunday at 12:30 for football.

FIRST FRIDAYS EVERY MONTH (rain or shine) 6 - 10 PM

Legendary songwriters Even Stevens, Aaron Barker and Hugh Prestwood perform Sept. 27 at Hotel Indigo as part of the third annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival.

Island Hopper Songwriter Fest

At left, Florida songwriters Brian Sutherland and Sheena Brook play at The Indigo Room during the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest which was held Sept. 23 - Oct. 2 on Captiva, downtown and on Fort Myers Beach.

Artist Jan Ellen Atkielski was among the featured artists at Arts for ACT Gallery in October.

The next Art Walk is Friday, Nov. 4 from 6 - 10 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ICHIBAN Japanese & Chinese Cuisine ut our Ask abo inition h Def

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Seven Day Lunch Menu!

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Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. • Saturday Noon - 11 p.m.

Sunday Noon - 10 p.m.

Fast Friendly Service and Soft Music!

1520 Broadway • Suite 105

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Hotel Indigo

Closed Thanksgiving!

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Thank you, Don

A private party was held Oct. 10 at Harborside Event Center to celebrate the retirement of Don Paight, who served as founding executive director of the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency for 29 1/2 years. At left is Don and Nina Paight. Above, Mayor Randy Henderson applauds DonĘźs lengthy tenure.

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DINING PICKS FOR FALL 1st Street Deli

at Seminole Casino Hotel

Diners at the Seminole Casino Immokalee will enjoy the 1st Street Deli.

The authentic New York-style delicatessen brings a distinctly unique dining concept to the casino, featuring deli pickles, fresh bread and sandwiches bigger than your appetite. Offerings include piled high pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, reubens, hot paninis, hamburgers and salads. It is open 24/7 with a special overnight menu including breakfast.

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

Capt’n Fishbones

Capt'n Fishbones at The Shell Factory has moderately priced lunches, dinners and a full selection of cocktails. We serve Florida favorites like: shrimp, crab cakes, fish fries, burgers and sandwiches. Enjoy the great tropical weather at Dogbones Café or the Swamp Bar and Patio where even the four legged "children" are welcome. ThursdayMonday live entertainment creates a fun festive atmosphere.

Large group rates are available for lunches, dinners and meetings. Plan your next special event at one of our venues, Weddings, Receptions, Retirement Parties, Corporate Gatherings and Children's Birthday Parties, you name it, we are your perfect culinary choice.

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

EE-TO-LEET-KE Grill at Seminole Casino Hotel

EE-TO-LEET-KE Grill at Seminole Casino Immokalee is your place for downhome favorites. The Grill is serving up a delicious new menu featuring gluten-free and organic items, such as the gluten-free Cobb Salad and savory Organic Herb Roasted Chicken. The EE-TO-LEET-KE Grill opens daily at 11 a.m. and serves all day breakfast, sandwiches, seafood, steaks, tableside flambé desserts and the popular Seminole Fry Bread.

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

Ichiban Japanese & Chinese

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Located at the entrance to the Hotel Indigo, we offer a wide selection of Japanese and Chinese menu items.

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

1520 Broadway, #105, Downtown Fort Myers

www.IchibanDowntownFortMyers.com

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GameTime

At GameTime, you can play and eat in style!

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

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

Joe’s Crab Shack

Located on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, we offer a creative choice of seafood favorites. Sit at the bar with friends or experience our numerous menu choices. Kick back, strap on a bib and enjoy awesome crabs, seafood and jam to rockin’ tunes on the many picnic tables.

2024 W. First St., Fort Myers 239-332-1881 www.joescrabshack.com

Lucky Mi

at Seminole Casino Hotel

Asian-inspired upscale restaurant Lucky Mi Noodle House at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee has unveiled several creative new menu items that further enhance the dining experience. In addition to Avocado Tempura, Sesame Seared Tuna, and Shanghai Ribs, Lucky Mi has added hot rocks house specials that allow guests to cook their own entrees to perfection at the table on volcanic rock heated to 575 degrees.

The new Hot Rocks House Specials include Mixed Seafood (sea scallops, tiger shrimp, king salmon, Asian vegetables), Beef Tenderloin (thinly sliced beef tenderloin and Asian vegetables) and Surf and Turf (cold water lobster tail, sliced beef tenderloin and Asian vegetables), all served with steamed rice and lemon-ginger vinaigrette, hoisin sweet soy and Thai sweet chili dipping sauces.

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

Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & Bistro

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

Happy Hour Daily from 4– 7.

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

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ROW Seafood by Capt. Brien

ROW is your sea to table experience provided by Capt. Brien and his crew, literally off the boat. We invite you to close your eyes and imagine taking a brisk morning ROW down the Charles River during your dining experience. We personally thank you for your patronage and want every meal to feel like you are a guest at our family table.

2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, #1100, Naples 239-389-6901 www.RowSeafood.com

Pinchers

at The Marina at Edison Ford

Located on the historic Caloosahatchee River and offering the best riverfront dining experience and sunset views, Pinchers at the Marina at Edison Ford is the place for the freshest seafood. Caught from local waters by local fishermen, Pinchers brings the best catch from the water to the table. With 2 for 1 Happy Hour all day every day and kids eat free, Pinchers is Florida Seafood, Florida Style. Pinchers has 11 Florida locations including Tin City Naples, Bonita Springs, Tarpon Point Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beacah and Gulf Coast Town Center.

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

The Rhythm House

The Rhythm House is more than just the best place to catch live local entertainment. Our Menu is designed to fit the tastes of all patrons by offering amazing culinary delights. We utilize local fresh seafood, and cut our steaks.

For those who enjoy the simpler side of dining, our 1/2 pound burgers are a crowd favorite. Our Kitchen Crew brings their decades of experience to the table, and serving you a wonderful meal is their passion. Stop in and check us out, for a quick lunch or for a special night out, Rhythm House is ready for you.

16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 239-466-8326 www.rhythmhousedinnerclub.com

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill

at Dolphin Key Resort

DINING PICKS FOR FALL Twisted Vine Bistro

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

We are open for Monday through Thursdays 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m to 9 p.m. Join us for brunch in our courtyard garden.

The Twisted Vine Bistro has expanded with the opening of The Barrel Room featuring live music and a late menu.

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

The Veranda

The Veranda's romantic setting in two turn-of-the-century homes, combined with our Southern Regional Cuisine, an extensive wine list, and first class service staff will provide you with the most unique dining experience in SW Florida. Celebrating more than 35 years in business, The Veranda is consistently honored as one of the most award-winning restaurants in the area.

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

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

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

Kitchen open late.

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

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Tuesday -1 Fingerstyle Guitarist Drew Gale

Thursday -3 Pride and Patriotism

Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007

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

Miami City Ballet Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m. 239-597-1900

Leslie DaCosta Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Noon - 3 near Good ‘Ole Days Coffee & Salty Paws Muttini Mingle 5:30-8 pm in center court.

941-575-3007

Sherrie McCune The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Princess and Pearl The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326 Harbour View Gallery reception Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral Artists Cheryl Herold and Lynn Ondercin, 6 - 8 p.m. 239-540-5789

Wednesday -2 Brylcream The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Dinner seating begins at 5:45 p.m. Show 7:15 p.m.

239-405-8566 Brian Markley Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 All That Jazz Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 239-597-1900 ZZ Top Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m. 239-597-1900 Singer/Guitarist Michael Hirst Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 941-575-3007 Holiday Artisan Boutique Through Friday Naples Woman's Club 570 Park Street, Naples A Preview Party Nov. 2, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., will feature an exclusive first look at the more than 15 artists’ works, plus wine, hors d’oeuvres, and complimentary gift wrapping for the guests. Tickets for the party are $30. The boutique will continue freeof-charge for the public on Nov. 3- 4. www.gfwcnapleswomansclub.org Victorian luncheon, one-woman show-Muses to the Masters: A Pre-Raphaelite Tea Party The Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St. in Punta Gorda Presented by Seva Anthony. Luncheon catered by Trabue. $40 members/$50 non-members. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 941-639-8810 VisualArtCenter.org First Wednesday ART ALIVE openings Naples Art District (north of Pine Ridge Rd., west of Airport Rd.), Free. 5 - 8 p.m. 239-580-7999 Brian Lowe The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Swing/Soul/Rock and Roll Show by Mark Raisch The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Dinner 5:45 p.m. Show 7:15 p.m. 239-405-8566 The Del Prados Cape Coral Yacht Club 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, Cape Coral 6:30 p.m. 239-574-0806 FSW Theatre presents Paragon Springs Nov. 3-5 & 10-12 Black Box Theatre 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers $5 for students and $10 general admission. 8 pm (Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m.) brownpapertickets.com Dan Miller & Lew DelGatto Jazz Quartet The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 7 p.m. 239-333-2225 Scotty Bryan Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Farce of Nature Through Nov. 6 Firehouse Community Theatre, 241 N. Bridge St. LaBelle 863-675-3066 Nelson Illusions SW Florida Performing Arts Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p.m. 239-389-8901 wwwswflpac.com

Friday -4 Les Stroud - Music, Conversation & Video Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 8 p.m. 239-481-4849 Arts in Paradise exhibit Art League of Fort Myers, 1451 Monroe St. Reception 6 – 10 p.m. exhibit runs through Nov. 25 239-275-3970 ACT Gallery exhibit opens Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 First St., For Myers Opening reception for an exhibit featuring art of Jerry McGreens, Lesley Morrow and Rob Goldey.

6 - 10 p.m. during Art Walk. 239-337-5050 Maiden Cane bring Decades of Arena Rock Cultural Center Theater 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte 7 p.m. $13. for members, $15 for non-members in advance or $15 day of the show. www.theculturalcenter.com 941-625-4175 x221 Blair Crimmins & the Hookers Mercato, 9132 Strada Pl., Naples 6 - 9 p.m. 239-254-1080

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Fantasy and Reality exhibit Reverie & Rock Art Gallery, 1528 Jackson St., Fort Myers 6 - 9 p.m. 239-278-5236 Alley Katz The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Rocker Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Michael Hirst from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. near Good ‘Ole Days Coffee & Live Music by Tiki Tom 5-9 p.m. in the center court. 941-575-3007 Biscuit Miller & the Mix Friday & Saturday The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Florida Rep Reads Aloud Fort Myers Regional Library - North Cornog Plaza 2450 First St., Fort Myers The Florida Repertory Theatre will present a dramatic reading of selections from one of J.K. Rowling's lesser-known titles, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” Noon. 239-479-4636

Saturday -5 WINK Taste of Lee Centennial Park, downtown Fort Myers $5 admission, kids 12 and under free.

11 a.m. – sunset. www.tasteoflee.com Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show Band The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Dinner 5:45 p.m. Show 7:15 p.m. 239-405-8566 Saturday Art Walk Downtown Fort Myers 11 am to 4 pm fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com Annual Cabaret Show German American Social Club in Cape Coral 2101 SW Pine Island Rd. Cape Coral The Gulf Coast Harmonizers (formerly Cape Chorale), 2 p.m. 239-462-8444 www.capechorale.org Sue Shore and Dedo art exhibit Portside Tavern, 3636 Tamiami rail, Port Charlotte 5 - 8 p.m. 941-629-3055 Hester Prynn Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Dazzling Del Rays The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326 Reader’s Theatre of The Naples Players Tobye Studio at The Sugden Community Theatre, 701 Fifth Avenue South, Naples 2 p.m. $10 239-263-7990

Bradford Hermann & Lighthouse of SWFL Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St, Fort Myers 6 - 10 p.m. www.sbdac.com 239-333-1933

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

Seminole Museum Hosts 19th Annual American Indian Arts Celebration (AIAC) Friday and Saturday Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation 34725 West Boundary Road, Clewiston www.ahtahthiki.com

Bubbapalooza Seminole Casino Hotel 506 S 1st St, Immokalee Bubbapalooza, a live comedy and entertainment show with 96K-Rock on-air personality Bubba the Love Sponge and his crew at 7:30 p.m.

Complimentary admission to the show is available to guests 21 and older. A private VIP event costing $75 will be held at 6 p.m. www.96krock.com

Frank Torino “A Night with the Stars” Show Lake Kennedy Center, Cape Coral $10 per member and $15 per non-member. BYOB. Doors at 6:30 p.m. 239-574-0575 Naples Philharmonic Chamber Ensembles U.Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, Fort Myers $25 and $15 for students. 7:30 p.m. www.fgcu.edu/cas/bsma Elvis Has Left The Building Through Nov. 13 Cultural Park Theater 528 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral 239-772-5862 Art Walk Downtown Fort Myers 6-10 p.m. www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com The Sunset Celebration - High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900

Back to Barry, Billy & The Beatles Cultural Center Theater 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte 7 p.m. $19 for members or $21 for non-members. $21 for all day of show. www.theculturalcenter.com 941-625-4175 x221.

The Sunset Celebration - John Allender Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Cooking for the Arts: An Evening in Bangkok Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St, Fort Myers An exciting interactive dinner experience of culinary excellence. 6 - 10 p.m. Doors opens for cocktails at 6 p.m. • Interactive dinner starts at 7 p.m. $275 per couple. www.sbdac.com

Doobie Brothers/America Eric Clapton/Steely Dan Tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Dinner 5:45 p.m. Show 7:15 p.m. 239-405-8566

Swamp Buggy Parade 9th Street N., Naples The Parade will start at the corner of (9th Street North (US 41) at Fleischmann Blvd. Turning Left on 3rd Avenue North with the end and exit at Goodlette Rd. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 239-774-2701

Receptions Art Show Through Nov. 27 Barron Park House Gallery, 471 N. Lee St., LaBelle Reception: Nov. 4 • 5 - 7 p.m. 863-843-2929

Kathak Through The Ages Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7:30 p.m. 239-481-4849

Sweeney Todd Through Sunday Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 239-939-2787

Acadia Tour Group Show Through Dec. 8 Studio 2 at Fort Myers Beach Art Association 3030 Shell Mound Blvd, Fort Myers Beach www.fortmyersbeachart.com 239-463-3909

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Art in the Park 585 Park Street, Naples 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.NaplesArt.org 239-262-6517

Gulf Coast Big Band Concert Cambier Bandshell, 755 8th Ave S., Naples 2 - 4 p.m. 239-877-6090

Bucklers Craft Fair Saturday & Sunday Lee County Civic Center 11831 Bayshore Rd, North Fort Myers 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 239-543-8368

Car Cruise-In (near WINK Playland) Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 239-948-3766

Live Music featuring Singer Brett Wiscons Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda 5-9 p.m. in the center court.941-575-3007 Improv Tonight!

Center for Performing Arts Moe Auditorium & Film Center, Bonita Springs 8 p.m. $15 239-495-8989 35th Annual Show and Sale Saturday and Sunday Berne Davis Botanical Garden, 2166 Virginia Avenue, Fort Myers The Bonsai Society of Southwest Florida, Inc. will hold its annual show Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 239-560-3275 The Capitol Steps Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m. 239-597-1900

Sunday -6 34th Annual Taste of the Town

JetBlue Park, Fort Myers Admission $5, Children under 12 enter free, Parking $5, No Pets or Coolers Allowed. All food and beverage items will cost between $1 and $5 worth of tickets. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.jlfmtaste.com Rick Springfield The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 5:30 p.m. www.theranchfortmyers.com Brylcream Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454 Art on the Harbor Great Lawn, Four Points by Sheraton, Punta Gorda 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 941-764-8100 Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Purcell, Haydn and Beethoven Artis—Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 3 p.m. 239-597-1900 FGCU Wind Orchestra Artis—Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 3 p.m. 239-597-1900 Sanibel Jazz and Blues Fest The Bailey’s Center, 2477 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 1 - 7 p.m. www.sanibelbluesandjazzfest.com Let Freedom Ring The Cultural Center Theater 2280 Aaron Street in Port Charlotte.

Charlotte County Concert Band’s 43rd Season commences. Advance tickets $12, $11 for Members.

Day of show is $13. 3 p.m. 941-625-4175 Meet the Composers: Classical Music Series “Back to Bach – the Father of Western Music” Center for Performing Arts – Hinman Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs Join international artist and lecturer, Dr. Anne McLean as she performs in a multi-media presentation highlighting a great composer’s music, fascinating historical insights and visual images of that unique era.

3-5 p.m. $22, 239-495-8989 artcenterbonita.org

Jazz Brunch-Joe Delaney & Brandon Robertson The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers Music 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-333-2225

Monday -7 Gavin DeGraw & Andy Grammer

Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7:30 p.m. 239-481-4849 Fingerstyle Guitarist Drew Gale Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007 T.G.I.M. Indie Movie Mondays The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St, Fort Myers Meet guest judges Toni Gonzales, Don Molloy, Jamie Hufford, musical guest Abby Fletcher, host Eric Raddatz and co-host Melissa DeHaven. Watch short indie films submitted to the Fort Myers Film Festival and help decide whether or not it makes the grade for final programming during the annual festival held March 8 -12, 2017. Doors open 6:30 p.m. • Show at 7 p.m. Tickets $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. www.sbdac.com A Tribute to Count Basie The Cultural Center 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte 7 p.m. Advance tickets $12, $11 for Members. $13 day of show 941-625-4175 x221 www.theculturalcenter.com Paint the Beach – A Plein Air Art Festival Through Nov. 13 Various locations on Fort Myers Beach www.Paintthebeach.com 239-463-3909 Hirdie Girdie Gallery Season Opening Corner of Tarpon Bay Rd. & Library Way, Sanibel 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 239-395-0027 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Tuesday -8 Fingerstyle Guitarist Drew Gale

Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007 Purcell, Haydn and Beethoven Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 3 p.m. 239-597-1900 Sherrie McCune The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Princess and Pearl The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326

Wednesday -9 Odd Squad Live Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. 239-481-4849 Earth-scapes exhibit reception Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs Featuring artists Jim Freeman & Gareth Rockliffe 6 - 9 p.m. 239-949-0749

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Wednesday - 9 continued Singer/Guitarist Michael Hirst Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 941-575-3007

Live music with Singer Paul Roush Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007

Turandot Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m. 239-597-1900

Evening on 5th & Concierge Night 5th Avenue South, Naples Enjoy live music, shopping, dining, dancing on fabulous 5th Avenue South! 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. www.FifthAvenueSouth.com

James Armstrong The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 7 p.m. 239-333-2225

Joe Lewis Walker The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326

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

Frankie Ballard The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 7 p.m. www.theranchfortmyers.com

Hall of Fame 50s/60s/Motown Dance Band The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Dinner 5:45 p.m. Show 7:15 p.m. 239-405-8566

Annual Brushstrokes from the Soul Reception FineMark National Bank & Trust 12681 Creekside Lane, Fort Myers Art auction featuring paintings by individuals experiencing the various stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairment. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

239-437-3007

Those Plundering Pirates South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero Steve Valdespino presents a multimedia history lesson about the swashbuckling, rum drinking, expert sailing group. Registration required. 2 p.m.

239-479-4636 Brian Lowe The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Blues Traveler SW Florida Performing Arts Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p.m. 239-389-8901 wwwswflpac.com

Thursday - 10 Coconut Festival Through Nov. 13 Sun Splash Family Waterpark 400 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral www.cocofest.com

King’s X SW Florida Performing Arts Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p.m. 239-389-8901 wwwswflpac.com

Art Council reception Co-op Art Gallery at Coconut Point 8074 Mediterranean Drive, Estero 239-949-3073 Scotty Bryan Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Charlotte Players present Becky’s New Car Through Nov. 20 Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte 941-255-1022 Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Friday - 11 Mystery Walk

Downtown Fort Myers 6 pm. www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com

Dan Miller & Lew DelGatto Jazz Quartet The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 8 p.m. 239-333-2225

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

World Wine Tour Bell Tower Shops, Fort Myers 6-8:30 pm. $40 per person in advance - $50 at the gate. VIP tickets available for $150 each ($250 per couple) www.thebelltowershops.com

Coconut Festival: Jana Kramer & Chase Bryant Sun Splash Family Waterpark 400 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral www.cocofest.com

Paint, Sip, Listen, Relax Riverdale Branch Library 2421 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers Relax, listen to classical music and dabble with watercolors. 2 p.m. 239-479-4636 Words and Images Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral Art, music, libations! 5 - 7 p.m. www.capecoralartleague.org 239-772-5657 Bob Seger/Billy Joel/Cher/Lady GAGA Show The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Dinner 5:45 p.m. Show 7:15 p.m. 239-405-8566 Jerry Seinfeld Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. 239-481-4849 Fabulous Thunderbirds Centers for the Arts of Bonita Springs 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 8 – 10 p.m. 239-495-8989

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Annual USO Show Naples Depot , 1051-5th Ave. South, Naples Noon - 1:15 p.m. 239-262-5119 Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Singer Michael Hirst 11 a.m. – 2 near Good ‘Ole Days Coffee Café & Veteran Car Club show Village Parking Lot 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Live music by Chris G from 5-9 p.m. at the center court. 941-575-3007 Electric Lipstick Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 “An Evening at Ascot” horse race The Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda (Across from Fishermen’s Village) After-race festivities including appetizers catered by Trabue, cash bar, Irish music by Trinity and Irish dancing by Gillian McCormack of Fiddle N’ Feet.4 9 p.m. $50 VIP ticket with terrace viewing and libations, $35 grandstand seating. 941-639-8810

Jazzy Nights Series: Glenn Crytzer Orchestra The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St, Fort Myers Cocktails 7 p.m. • Performance 8 p.m. $29 in advance, $35 at door. www.sbdac.com The 46th Annual Christmas Bazaar The Cultural Center of Charlotte County 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11 and 12 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 13 at Admission free. 941-625-4175 Lip-Schtick: Journey to Fabulous and Back!

St. John the Apostle MCC 3049 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers St. John the Apostle Metropolitan Community Church is presenting—fresh from Provincetown, MA—two benefit performances of David “Scarbie” Mitchell in Lip-Schtick: One Boy’s Journey to Fabulous and Back. Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. 239-344-0012 Frankie and Donna Cultural Center 2280 Aaron Street in Port Charlotte.

7 p.m., $17 per person. www.theculturalcenter.com 941-625-4175 x221 Annie Moses Band Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7:30 p.m. 239-481-4849

Del Prados The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 6 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Jason McDonald reception DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery, 1400 Colonial Blvd., suite 84, Fort Myers 6 - 10 p.m. 239-590-8645 Coconut Festival: 38 Special Sun Splash Family Waterpark 400 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral www.cocofest.com Rocker Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Gulfshore Playhouse presents My Fair Lady Through Dec. 11 The Norris Center, 755 8th Street, Naples 239-261-7529 ACMA concert - Jeff Black All Faiths Unitarian Church, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m., $10-$15 donation.

Baker & Golbitz open. 239-691-4069 www.americanacma.org

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

The LACS and Moonshine Bandits The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 7 p.m. www.theranchfortmyers.com

Casting Crowns: The Very Next Thing Tour Germain Arena 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero 7 p.m. 239-948-7825

The Four Freshmen The Village Church Auditorium Shell Point 15101 Shell Point Boulevard, Fort Myers $36. 7:30 p.m. 239-454-2067

Temptations/Four Tops Tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Dinner 5:45 p.m. Show 7:15 p.m. 239-405-8566

Naples Artcrafters Fine Art and Crafts Show Cambier Park, 580 8th Street South., Naples 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 239-776-8002

Classical Mystery Tour Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m. 239-597-1900

Damon Fowler The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225

The Tempest Through Nov. 20 TheatreLab, FGCU Arts Complex, Fort Myers www.fgcu.edu/CAS/BSMA 7th Annual Rockin’ Ribbons & Blues MarineMax, 14030 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Fundraising event to benefit the Compassionate Care Fund of the Regional Cancer Center. Tickets $100 per person and can be purchased www.LeeHealth.org 5:30 - 9 p.m. 239-343-6950.

Paint the Beach Awards Reception Santini Marina Plaza 7205 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach Tickets $10 Appetizers, cash bar & music. Collectors preview art for sale. 5 - 8 p.m. 239-463-3909 www.Paintthebeach.com Little G Weevil The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Del Prados The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326 Wings Through Nov. 26 The Laboratory Theater of Florida 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com 239-218-0481

Saturday - 12 Southwest Florida Symphony: Masterworks I Celebrating 30 Years Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 8 p.m. 239-481-4849

The Sunset Celebration - Manipulators Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 ABBA Tribute Show The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Dinner seating begins at 5:45 p.m. Show 7:15 p.m.

239-405-8566 Paint the Beach Quick Draw Times Square, 1000 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach Artists will paint from 9 - 11 a.m. with Awards announced at 12:30 p.m. Paintings will be for sale at the festival tent at Santini Marina Plaza until 6 p.m. www.Paintthebeach.com 239-463-3909 Creations At the Village Artist Demo Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gord Artists demos from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dixieland Jazz Music by Leslie DaCosta from 5-9 p.m. at the center court. 941-575-3007 Patchouli & Terra Guitarra Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. 239-597-1900 Legends of Country Show The Cultural Center 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte Jeff Gordon performing, 7 p.m. $17 in advance, $19 day of the show. www.theculturalcenter.com 941625-4175 x221 Bluegrass Show In Port Charlotte The Cultural Center 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte 1 p.m. $10 or $5 with a Southwest Florida Bluegrass Assoc. membership. www.theculturalcenter.com 941-625-4175 ext. 221.

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4th Annual Wharf Walk City Wharf on DeSoto Avenue along the Caloosahatchee River LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation is encouraging artists to sign up for a booth. LDRC is anticipating over 800 guests and there will be food, beer, wine and music. www.downtownlabelle.com Order/Chaos: An Evening on the Edge Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers The area’s top chefs will provide tastings of their culinary creations. Live & silent auctions. Music by Strange Arrangement 7 p.m. 239-939-2787 ACMA - Songwriters at the Library 211000 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero Bruce & Cecile Gallent, Carolyn & David Stanley, 2 p.m., free 239-691-4069 www.americanacma.org Electric Lipstick The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326 SoCo Second Saturday Event SoCo Cultural District, Fort Myers south of Colonial Boulevard, 5 p.m., arts-oriented activities. www.socoswfl.com Art After Dark Crayton Cove, Naples The Galleries of Crayton Cove will feature live music and art by over 30 artists and artisans represented

by Phil Fisher Gallery, Nora Butler Design & Gallery, Earth & Fire, Vintage Charm, Random Acts of Art and Guess-Fisher Gallery. The Galleries of Crayton Cove are located where 8th St. S. and 12th Ave. S. meet at the flagpole by the Bay. 6 – 9 p.m. www.GalleriesOfCraytonCove.com Fort Myers Bike Night Downtown Fort Myers 6 - 10 p.m. vendors and live music www.riverdistrictevents.com

Sunday - 13 CROW’s 35th Taste of the Islands Sanibel Community Park, 2231 Periwinkle Way Restaurants will offer a delicious array of signature items for $5 and under. Admission to Taste of the Islands is $5 for adults and free for children under 12 years of age. Noon – 5 p.m. www.crowclinic.org

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

RJ Howson solo The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 7 p.m. 239-333-2225

Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers The Future of Music The Village Church at Shell Point, 15100 Shell Point Blvd., Fort Myers 6 p.m. www.shellpoint.org

All That Jazz Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. 239-597-1900

Monday - 14 Charlotte Jazz Society - Jim Roberts Saxtet

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

Cultural Center Theater 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte 7 p.m. $20 www.theculturalcenter.com 941- 625-4175 x221

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

Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Naples Big Band Cambier Bandshell, 755 8th Ave S., Naples 7 - 9 p.m. 239-597-3240 Fall Member Judged Show Through Dec. 8 Studio 2 at Fort Myers Beach Art Association 3030 Shell Mound Blvd, Fort Myers Beach www.fortmyersbeachart.com 239-463-3909 Fingerstyle Guitarist Drew Gale Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007

Tuesday - 15 Best Of Enemies Through Dec. 15 Florida Repertory Theatre 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers 239-332-4488

Gulfshore’s Got Talent SW Florida Performing Arts Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p.m. 239-389-8901 wwwswflpac.com Fingerstyle Guitarist Drew Gale Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007

Mustang Car Show Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 941-575-3007

Princess and Pearl The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326

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

Dinner with Artists Naples Art Association 585 Park Street, Naples Feast with your eyes and palate at this spectacular series. Join renowned artists paired with executive chefs who collaborate on creating and presenting original works of art and culinary masterpieces. $100. 5:30 p.m. www.NaplesArt.org 239-262-6517

Lee County Community Band 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral 3 p.m. www.leecountyband.org Wendy Webb “November Moon Concert” BIG ARTS' Herb Strauss Theater 2200 Periwinkle Way. Sanibel Pre-concert Rum Reception hosted by Doc Ford’s at 7:15 p.m. Concert at 8 p.m. 239-472-6862 Naples Concert Band Cambier Park, 698 6th Ave South, Naples 2 - 4 p.m. 239-263-9521 www.NaplesConcertBand.org

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

Wednesday - 16 Neil Diamond Tribute Show The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Dinner 5:45 p.m. Show 7:15 p.m. 239-405-8566

Jazz Ensemble Concert in the U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus, Fort Myers This concert is free. 3 p.m. 239-590-1000

Singer/Guitarist Michael Hirst Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 941-575-3007

Jazz Brunch-Joe Delaney & Brandon Robertson The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers Music 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-333-2225

Senior Performance Showcase U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus, Fort Myers This concert is free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m. 239-590-1000

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Thursday - 17 Another Night Before Christmas Through Dec. 25 Off Broadway Palm Theatre 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers 239-472-6862 Mozart and Haydn Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m. 239-597-1900 Sip & Sample Venetian Village, 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 239-961-2975 Third Thursday on Third 3rd Street South, Naples Musical performance by Felix Jiles in the Fleischmann Courtyard and Love Hunter in front of Bad Ass Coffee Shop. 6 - 9 p.m. 239-649-6707 Singer Paul Roush Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007 Instrumental Chamber Ensembles Concert U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus, Fort Myers Free, 7:30 p.m. 239-590-1000 The Beach Boys Tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Dinner 5:45 p.m. Show 7:15 p.m. 239-405-8566

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

Friday - 18 Taste of Bonita Weekend

Riverside Park, Bonita Springs Friday, 5 -9 p.m., Wine Fest & Craft Beer Social Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Chili/BBQ Cook Off, Craft Fair & Kids Play Area 5 – 9 p.m., Concert Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Taste of Bonita 239-405-1400 Symphonic Chorale of SW Florida An American Choral Tapestry St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Bonita Springs 7 p.m., free, 239-560-5695 Angela Pierre & the Motown 4 Through Sunday Cultural Park Theater 528 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral 239-772-5862 All-Star Platters Revue Cultural Center Theater 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte Featuring former Platters members Verceal Whittaker, Al Holland & Kenn Johnson. 7 p.m. $20 www.theculturalcenter.com 941-625-4175 x221 Bad Banditos Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 The Blues Crusaders The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Friday Night Concert Series Miromar Outlets - in the Restaurant Piazza 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero Neon Summer, 6 to 9 p.m. 239-948-3766

Eaglepalooza with T-Pain Germain Arena 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero 8 p.m. 239-948-7825

Art & Poetry Networking Event The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First S., Fort Myers Gulf Coast Leisure showcases the best art and poetry Southwest Florida has to offer.

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

Music at the Moe: New Age Center for Performing Arts Moe Auditorium 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs $25 7:30 p.m. 239-495-8989.

Murder Mystery Sock Hop...Gone Sour Cape Coral Yacht Club 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, Cape Coral 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $34 239-574-0806

Sundown Stroll Tarpon Point Marina, Cape Coral Live music, kids entertainment, family fun, raffles and giveaways from the Marina Village Shops. 4 8 p.m. www.marinavillageshoppes.com

Frankly Funny Fridays Center for Performing Arts Moe Auditorium & Film Center, Bonita Springs Frankly Funny Fridays feature character and observation comedy by American playwright and award-winning comedian and actor Frank Blocker. $15 8 p.m. 239-495-8989

Punta Gorda Gallery Walk Downtown Punta Gorda , Punta Gorda 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 941-505-0130 Dan Miller & Lew DelGatto Jazz Quartet The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 7 p.m. 239-333-2225 Scotty Bryan Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Harper and the Midwest Kind The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326

Bobby Bones and The Raging Idiots Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 8 p.m. 239-481-4849 Symphonic Band Concert Estero High School, 21900 River Ranch Road 7:30 p.m. 239-590-1000 Holiday Magic at Cape Harbour Celebrate with the Artists at Harbour View Gallery 5789 Cape Harbour Drive, Suite 104, Cape Coral Enjoy live entertainment, our annual holiday tree lighting and a visit from Santa Claus. The event is open to everyone, admission and parking are free.

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American Sand Sculpting Championships 2016 Through Nov. 27 In front of the Wyndham Garden Hotel, 6890 Estero Boulevard Fort Myers Beach More than 40 Sand Sculptures, Quick Sand Speed Sand Sculpting, Photo Opportunity Sculptures, Kids Zone, Sand Sculpting demos and Lessons, Amateur Contest, State Championships, Sand Vendor Village. $7 at the gate – Kids 4 & Under Free. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.fmbsandsculpting.com Chicago Mob The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326 Music Walk Downtown Fort Myers 6 - 10 p.m. www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com Off the Wall: 200 Under $200 Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 239-939-2787 The Sunset Celebration - High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 The Big Beatles Show The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Dinner 5:45 p.m. Show 7:15 p.m. 239-405-8566 Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Michael Hirst performs from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. near Good ‘Ole Days Coffee Café and Tiki Tom performs from 5-9 p.m. in the center court. 941-575-3007

Saturday - 19 Lighting of the Village

Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Over one million lights and tropical themed decorations will be displayed at 5:30 p.m. Music, dancing, shopping, dining until 9 p.m. 941-575-3007 Tyler Farr The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 7 p.m. www.theranchfortmyers.com Art reception - MR Herron Lorne’s Gallery, Tarpon Point Marina, Cape Coral 5 - 8 p.m. 239-945-0866 Theatre Conspiracy New Play Contest Fundraiser Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 7 - 9 p.m. 239-939-2787 Joe Marino The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326 Joe Caruso Band The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Tona Wong The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 High Tide Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 ACMA concert - Songwriters tribute All Faiths Unitarian Church, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m., $10-$15 donation.

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Annual Holiday Bazaar The First Congregational Church 312 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral 9 am to 2 pm. 239 549-7938

Jazz Brunch-Joe Delaney & Brandon Robertson The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers Music 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-333-2225

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

Third Saturday ART ALIVE openings Naples Art District north of Pine Ridge Rd., west of Airport Rd. Free. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 239-580-7999

Symphonic Chorale of SW Florida An American Choral Tapestry New Hope Presbyterian Church, Fort Myers 3 p.m., free, 239-560-5695

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

Naples Community Celebration Anthony Park, 1500 5th Ave South, Naples 11 a.m. - 3p.m. 239-290-0599

Benedetto Lupo Artis—Naples 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 3 p.m. 239-597-1900

The Naples Players - Coney Island Christmas Through Dec. 18 Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Avenue South, Naples 239-263-7990 www.naplesplayers.com

Estero Fine Art Show Saturday & Sunday Miromar Design Center 10800 Corkscrew Road, Estero 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 239-390-5111 Chalk the Block Downtown Fort Myers, by the library Chalk contest is a great way to showcase your business or organization. Noon - 10 p.m.

ArtStumble@gmail.com or 239-461-7245 Journey/Bon Jovi Tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Dinner 5:45 p.m. Show 7:15 p.m. 239-405-8566 The Sunset Celebration-On Top (Troublemakerz) Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900

Gallery Talk & Reception Fort Myers Beach Art Association 3030 Shell Mound Blvd, Fort Myers Beach Gallery Talk from 1 - 2 p.m. & reception at 2:153:30 p.m. 239-463-3909 fortmyersbeachart.com Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Brylcream Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454

Monday - 21 Fingerstyle Guitarist Drew Gale

Thursday - 24 White Christmas Through Dec. 25 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers 239-278-4422 Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Scotty Bryan Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454

Friday - 25 Holiday Nights

Tellabration 2016 Lakes Regional Library 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers Presented by the Tamiami Tale Tellers, 10 storytellers will perform a variety of stories from ancient traditional tales to original stories written and performed by the teller. Registration required. 2 p.m.

239-495-8989

Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007

Sonny and Cher’s Shower of Stars Tribute Cultural Center 2280 Aaron Street in Port Charlotte.

7 p.m. $17 members and $19 non-members. www.theculturalcenter.com 941-625-4175 x221

Christmas on Third 3rd Street South, Naples 6 - 9 p.m. 239-649-6707

Sanibel Masters Art Festival Friday & Saturday Sanibel Community House, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

239-293-9448

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

Live Wire The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326

Annual Edison Garden Festival Saturday and Sunday Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers Parking and admission to the Garden Festival is free (tours of the homes, museum and lab are not included). Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 239-334-7419 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.239-481-4849 Festival on 5th–Food, Wine & Craft Beer Festival 5th Avenue South, Naples Festival on 5th is a true festival of fine food, exquisite wines, and outstanding artisan beers to benefit The Rotary Club of Naples Charitable Foundation.

Tickets $35 to $100. 5 - 9 p.m. NaplesWine.org Mozart and Haydn Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m. 239-597-1900 Symphonic Chorale of SW Florida An American Choral Tapestry Sanibel Community Church 7 p.m., free, 239-560-5695

Sunday - 20 Bob Dylan and His Band

Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 8 p.m. 239-481-4849 Bluegrass in the Theatre - Paddle Faster, Southwind and Swinging Bridget Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Doors open at 1:30 p.m. 239-939-2787

William & Beth Larsen, Flutists The Woodlands - Grand Cypress Room Shell Point 15101 Shell Point Boulevard, Fort Myers $26. 7 p.m. 239-454-2067

Tuesday - 22 Fingerstyle Guitarist Drew Gale

Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007 Celebration of Lights Through Nov. 26 Third Street South, Naples Weeklong celebration with musical performances to kick off the Holiday Season. Performances in courtyards. Snow falls each evening at 7:30 p.m. event takes place from 6 - 9 p.m. 239-649-6707 Sherrie McCune The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Princess and Pearl The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326

Wednesday - 23 Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show Band The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Dinner 5:45 p.m. Show 7:15 p.m. 239-405-8566 Singer/Guitarist Michael Hirst Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 941-575-3007 Rockin Jake Band The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 8 p.m. 239-333-2225

Through Jan. 1 Edison & Ford Winter Estates 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers www.edisonfordwinterestates.org

Grand Illuminations Tree Lighting Venetian Village, 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd N., Naples 7:30 p.m.,. 239961-2975 Beautiful Bobby Blackmon & B3 Band The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Michael Hirst 11 a.m.– 2 p.m. near Good ‘Ole Days Coffee Café. Visit Santa 1-5 p.m. Sunny Jim White 59 p.m. in the center court. 941-575-3007 Vinyl Countdown Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 The Sunset Celebration - High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 The Eagles Tribute Show The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Dinner 5:45 p.m. Show 7:15 p.m. 239-405-8566 Lotela Gold Show Band The Cultural Center 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte 7 p.m. $13 for members or $15 for non-members. www.theculturalcenter.com 941-625-4175 x221

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Black Friday Gallery Event Island Conclave Fine Art Gallery, 5101 Pine Island Road, Bokeelia 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 239-282-8488

Saturday - 26 The Sunset Celebration - Remedy Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Led Zeppelin Tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Dinner 5:45 p.m. Show 7:15 p.m. 239-405-8566 Live Music in the Village Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Visit Santa 1-5 p.m. Hot Flashz Dancers 2:30 p.m. & Singer Paul Roush 5-9 p.m. 941-575-3007 Gallery Craft Fair Island Conclave Fine Art Gallery, 5101 Pine Island Road, Bokeelia Southwest Florida Crafters as well as demos by gallery artists can be expected. Also, giveaways and a raffle. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 239-282-8488 Deb & the Dynamics Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 BJ Slaughter and the Country Classics Band The Cultural Center 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte 7 p.m. $13 for members or $15 for non-members. www.theculturalcenter.com 941-625-4175 x221 Car Cruise-In Downtown Fort Myers 4-8 p.m. www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com Anni Piper The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Tona Wong The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Deb & The Dynamics The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326

Sunday - 27 Naples Jazz Society Inc. Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S., Naples 2 - 4 p.m. 239-263-1113 Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2016 Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 7 p.m. 239-597-1900 Jazz Brunch-Joe Delaney & Brandon Robertson The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers Music 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-333-2225 Brass and Schubert Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 3 p.m. 239-597-1900 Top Shelf Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454

Monday - 28 Fingerstyle Guitarist Drew Gale

A Christmas Carol Through Dec. 23 BIG ARTS Strauss Theater 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 239-395-0900 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Tuesday - 29 Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap Through Dec. 18 Florida Repertory Theatre 2269 Bay Street, Fort Myers 239-332-4488

Fingerstyle Guitarist Drew Gale Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007 Handel’s Messiah Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 8 p.m. 239-597-1900 Brass and Schubert Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 3 p.m. 239-597-1900 Sherrie McCune The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Princess and Pearl The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326

Wednesday - 30 Jimmy Mazz Variety Show The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Also, Celine Dion/Patsy Cline/Connie Francis.

Dinner 5:45 p.m. Show 7:15 p.m. 239-405-8566 Tree Lighting Celebration Mercato, 9132 Strada Pl., Naples Live performances from Patchouli, Backstage Dance Academy, Dance Arts by Maria & more. MC is NBC2’s Krista Fogelsong. 5 p.m. 239-254-1080 Brian Lowe The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Brian Markley Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Steve Arvey solo The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 7 p.m. 239-333-2225 Art After Hours The Baker Museum, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples 6 p.m. 239-597-1900 Singer/Guitarist Michael Hirst Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 941-575-3007 The Festival of Trees Through Dec. 4 Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First Street, Fort Myers www.tuxandtrees.com Carol Staub and Muffy Clark Gill exhibit Through Dec. 30 BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel 239-472-9700

Fisherman’s Village, Punta Gorda Performs noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007

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