November 2025 Happenings Magazine

Publisher’s Spotlight

It’sshowtime

Wow,ourtheatreseasonisinfull swingandcurtainsarerisingallover SouthwestFlorida.Whetherit’sa classicmusical,greatcomedies, dramas,mysteriesorrevues,theatre goershavesomanychoices. Withoutanyfurtherfanfare,let’ssee whatisonstage.

Who’sAfraidof VirginiaWoolf?started thenewseasonfor GulfshorePlayhousein Naples.Thatrunsnow throughNov.23atthe BakerTheatreand EducationCenter. Additionally,Gulfshore Playhousewillpresent IrvingBerlin’sWhite ChristmasNov.14 throughDec.21.

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BroadwayPalmDinnerTheatre presentsPrettyWomanthemusical nowthroughNov.15inFortMyers. ThatwillbefollowedbyAChristmas StorythemusicalwhichopensNov. 21andrunsthroughDec.28.

FloridaRepertoryTheatre’smain stageproductionof DoubtopensOct.28 andrunsthroughNov. 16inFortMyers.

TheOffBroadway PalmTheatreinFort MyersisstagingSteelMagnolias nowthroughNov.15.Thatwillbe followedbyWinterWonderettesNov. 27throughDec.28.

FloridaRepertoryTheatrehas extendedtherunofitsRatPack LoungetoNov.16intheArtStage StudioTheatreindowntownFort Myers.

FGCUTheatreisstagingThe SkinofOurTeethNov.7-16atthe FortMyerscampus.

NeilSimon’sRumorsstartedoff thenewseasonforPlayersCircle TheaterinFortMyers.Thatplays nowthroughNov.16.Ho!Ho!Ho! TheChristmasShow!willthenbe performedDec.2-21.

Devil’sTrainplaysnowthrough Nov.16onSeminoleGulfRailway’s MurderMysteryTraininFortMyers. ThatwillbefollowedupbyHoliday HavocrunningNov.19throughDec. 24.

AdaandtheEngineisbeingperformednowthroughNov.9atThe NaplesPlayers’PriceStudio Theater.

InCapeCoral,CulturalPark Theatreishostingseveralevents includingauditions,concert,cabaret, comediansandaChristmaslighting

TheNaplesPlayers presentsLittleWomen themusicalNov.19 throughDec.21.Their sixthannualFestivalof Treeswillrunintandem withthatshow.

TheCharlotte Playerswillperform OvertheTavernNov. 20throughDec.14at theLangdonPlayhouse inPortCharlotte.

TheBelleTheatre’snextmain stageproductionwillbeFrozenDec. 18-28inCapeCoral.

SouthwestFloridaTheatre CompanyandGulfCoastSymphony presentOnceUponaChristmastime Nov.19-Dec.6attheMusicand ArtsCommunityCenterinFort Myers.

TheatreConspiracy’sfarewell tourpresentsMuttnikNov.7-9at CalusaNatureCenterinFortMyers.

TheStudioPlayersinNaplesperformGlengarryGlenRossOct.31 throughNov.16atGoldenGate CommunityCenter.

TheCapeCafeDessertTheatre inCapeCoralpresentsTheSpiritof BayManorthroughNov.2.Thatwill befollowedbyaChristmascabaret everyweekendNov.14through Jan.11.

InNaples,TheatreZoneisgearingupforitsannualHomeforthe HolidaysonstageDec.19-21.

OnMarcoIsland,ArtsCenter TheatrewillperformBaggageDec.6 -Dec.23.

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GulfshorePlayhouseopensseason withWho’sAfraidofVirginiaWoolf?

GulfshorePlayhouseinNapleshas announcedthecomplete2025-2026season.PerformancesbeganOct.21.

GulfshorePlayhousewillwelcome castsandcreativeteamsfromBroadway andbeyondtogracetheBroadway-sized MoranMainstageandblackboxStruthers Studio.

“Thisseasonisintendedtocontinue wideningourofferings,includinga Christmasmusicalandaworldpremiere ofanewwork.Werunthegamutinterms ofgenre,timeperiod,andstyle,andI knoweachandeveryshowwillbeahuge crowd-pleaser,”saysKristenCoury, founder,CEOandproducingartisticdirectorofGulfshorePlayhouse

IntheMoranMainstage,therearefour productionslinedup.LaunchingtheseasoninNovemberisthebelovedBroadway spectacularIrvingBerlin’sWhite Christmas.AssociateartisticdirectorDann DunnwilldirectthisholidayfavoritealongsideSaraBrians(AnythingGoes)whowill

choreograph.Fullofdazzlingmusicaltheatrespectacle,thisistheperfectwayto kickofftheholidayseason.Inthewinter, we’llringinthenewyearwiththegenredefiningwhodunitAgathaChristie’sThe Mousetrap,directedbyLauraKepley.

Continuingtheseason,we’llproduce theclassiccomedyTheImportanceof BeingEarnestbyOscarWildedirectedby KristenCoury.

WrappinguptheseasonisBeautiful: TheCaroleKingMusical,directedbyMatt LenzandchoreographedbyDannDunn. Chockfullofsongsyouknow,themusical tellsthelittle-knownstoryofKing’sriseto fame.

IntheStruthersStudio,Gulfshore Playhousewilldesignthreedifferentstage configurationsforthreethought-provoking productions.Firstup,thepowerfulplay EdwardAlbee’sWho’sAfraidofVirginia Woolf?,directedbyKristenCoury,opens inOctober.

TheproductionrunsthroughNov.23.

Thiswell-knownplayaboutthedisillusionmentinmarriagewillbeperformedina prosceniumconfiguration.

CastmembersforWho’sAfraidof VirginiaWoolf?includeBethHylton(as Martha),JeffreyBinder(asGeorge), BeccaBallenger(asHoney)andSam Bell-Gurwitz(asNick).

Next,freshfromthe2023NewWorks Festivalistheupliftingworldpremiereof DebHiett’sCircleForward,directedby JeffreyBinder,andperformedinthe thrust.Last,they’llproducethetouching playabouthisparents’courtship,Ken Ludwig’sDearJack,DearLouisedirected byRisaBraininandperformedinthe round.

Ticketscanbeorderedonlineatgulfshoreplayhouse.orgorbyphoneat239261-PLAY.GulfshorePlayhouseisnow producingintheBakerTheatreand EducationCenter,locatedatthecornerof Goodlette-FrankRoadand1stAvenue South,Naples.

BethHylton(asMartha)andJeffreyBinder(asGeorge)inGulfshorePlayhouseʼsproductionofWhoʼs AfraidofVirginiaWoolf? photobyMatthewSchipper

ExcitingNovemberlineup atCulturalParkTheatre

ByRobinMurray

Novemberissettobean unforgettablemonthat CulturalParkTheatre,and we’rethrilledtoinviteyouand yourlovedones—especially thosevisitingfortheholidays—tojoinusforamonth packedwithentertainment, heartandcommunityspirit.

Asexecutivedirector,I’m continuallymovedbythe supportandenergyourcommunitybringstoCulturalPark Theatre.Myjourneyinlive theatrebeganasachild,and afteryearsaway,Ifoundmy passionrekindledinthewelcomingarmsofcommunity theatre.

Now,withmyfamilybymy sideandtheCulturalPark Theatrefamilyallaround,it’s mymissiontomakesure everyonefeelsathome here—becausethere’strulya placeforeveryoneonour stage,behindthescenes, andinouraudience.

ThisNovember,wehave somethingforeveryone:

SweeneyToddauditions

Nov.1from10a.m.-2p.m.

Dreamedofbeingpartof aclassic?Auditionforour upcomingproductionof SweeneyTodd.

Fulldetailsareavailableat culturalparktheatre.org.

ANightofMiscastMischief CabaretNov.8at7p.m.

Ourfirstcabaretnightwas suchahit,we’rebringingit back!Admissionisfree—just bringadonationforalocal cause:

AnewtoyforOma’sHeart Dogorcatfoodforthe CapeCoralAnimalShelter Cannedordryfoodforthe CapeCoralCaringCenter Comedressedasyour favoriteBroadwaystarand secureyourfreeticketsearly.

AVeryVictorianMurder Nov.9at2p.m.

CulturalParkTheatreand GibsonHouseMystery

Performerspresentaninteractivewhodunit.Enjoyan elegantselectionofsweet treatsandsavorybitesbefore themysteryunfolds.More infoavailableonourwebsite.

Katelyn&JulesandCharlie McCoyNov.16at2p.m.

Experienceanintimate, soul-stirringafternoonwith JosieMusicAward-nominated duoKatelyn&Jules,joined bylegendaryNashvillemusicianCharlieMcCoy—who’s playedwithElvis,Johnny Cash,DollyPartonandmore.

Oops!WeʼreaTroupe! HolidayImprovShow Nov.22at7p.m.

Getreadyforlaughsand lotsofaudienceparticipation inthisfamily-friendlyimprov performance,featuringveterancomedians,specialguest improvisers,andmaybeeven Santahimself!DonyourugliestChristmassweaterand jointhefun.

3rdAnnualChristmas LightsLightingCeremony Nov.29,startingat5p.m.

Enjoycookiedecorating, ornamentmaking,andlively entertainmentfromourShow Troupe.Thismagicaleventis freeandopentothewhole community—gatherwith friendsandneighborsaswe lightupthetheatreandcelebratetogether.

TechIntensiveNov.30

Curiousaboutwhathappensbehindthescenes? Joinusthisyearforimmersivebehind-the-scenestraining.Whetheryou’rejuststartingoutorreadytolevelup yourskills,we’llshowyouthe ropesandhelpyouget hands-onwithrealtech.Sign upnowandunlockyour potential.

Forticketsandmore,visit culturalparktheatre.orgorcall 239-772-5862.Thetheatreis locatedat528CulturalPark Blvd.inCapeCoral.

RatPackLoungeextendedtoNov.16

FloridaRepertory

TheatrepresentsTheRat PackLoungenowthrough Nov.16intheintimate ArtStageStudioTheatre. Inthemusicaltribute, TheRatPackLoungeby JamesHindmanandRay Roderick,GodsendsOl’ BlueEyes–andhispals SammyandDean–back toEarthtofulfillapromise andhelpVic,thestruggling owneroftheRatPack Lounge.Thefamedtrio takeoverthebodiesofa limodriverandacouple barregularstohelpVicfind hisvoiceandanewoutlookonlife.Thenearly30 hitsongsbyFrankSinatra,Dean Martin,andSammyDavis,Jr.movethe storyalongandgivetheaudiencean unforgettablenostalgictreat.Amongthe manyhitsaudienceswillhear,“My Way,”WhatKindofFoolAmI?” “EverybodyLovesSomebody Sometime”andmore.

toliftaglassinhonorof thelegendarycroonersat intermission.”

Thecastfeatures returningguestactor MichaelLiebhauser(The LegendofGeorgia McBride),andfellowNew York-basedactorsColeJ. Campbell,AlexGossard, SamanthaStevensand MarcWinskimakingtheir FloridaRepdebuts.All actorshaveextensive stageandscreenexperience.

“Themusicalisanentertaining

mash-upofForeverPlaidandIt’sa WonderfulLife,”saidFloridaRepertory Theatre’sproducingartisticdirector GregLongenhagen.“Audiencesofall ageswillbeenthralledbythetalented actorstakingonthevoicesandswaggerofthefamedRatPack.Patronswill alsoenjoyengagingwithoursetwhich includesafunctioningbarallowingthem

MichaelMarotta (ForeverPlaid)returnsto directandchoreograph TheRackPackLounge. FloridaRep'sdowntownparkinglot openstwohoursbeforeeachperformanceandoffersguestsfreeparking acrossthestreetfromtheArcade Theatre.

Ticketsmaybepurchasedonlineat www.floridarep.orgorbycallingthebox officeat239-332-4488ortoll-freeat 877-787-8053.

FloridaReppresentsDoubt

FloridaRepertoryTheatrepresents Doubt:AParableOct.31throughNov. 16intheHistoricArcadeTheatre.

ThestoryinJohnPatrickShanley’s Doubt:AParableisanexplosivedrama setinaBronxCatholicschoolasthe exactingprincipal,SisterAloysius,suspectsimproperrelationsbetweena charismaticpriestandamalestudent. Asthedramaunfolds,shemustwrestle withwhat’sfactandwhat’sspeculation, andhowfarshe’llgotoexposewhatshe seesasthetruth.Theplayearneda TonyforBestPlayandwasthewinner ofthePulitzerPrizeforDramain2005.

“‘Doubt’isamodernmasterpiece,” saidFloridaRep’sproducingartistic directorGregLongenhagen.“Mr. Shanley’splaywontheTonyandthe Pulitzerforareason,andaudienceswill seewhywhenthesparksfly.Thiseloquentscriptwalksatightropebetween mystery,manipulation,andempathy, anditwillkeepyourivetedtoyourseat.

Plus,we’veassembledadynamitecastto tellthisprovocativeandgrippingstorythat isastimelynowasitwaswhenitpremiered.”

Thecastfeaturesreturningguestactors MattLytle(ASherlockCarol)andTaylor Reister(2025PlayLab),andNewYork basedactorsJuliaBrothersandAlia ShakiramakingtheirFloridaRepdebuts.

SingleticketpricesforDoubtstartat $69forregularperformancesfromOct.31 throughNov.16withdiscountedpreview pricingforperformancesonOct.28-30. Curtaintimesare7p.m.Tuesdaythrough ThursdayandSaturdays,with2p.m.matineesonWednesdays,Fridays,Saturdays andSundays,and8p.m.fortheopening nightperformanceOct.31.FloridaRep's parkinglotopenstwohoursbeforeeach performanceandoffersguestsfreeparking acrossthestreetfromtheArcadeTheatre. Ticketsmaybepurchasedonlineat www.floridarep.orgorbycallingthebox officeat239-332-4488or877-787-8053.

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TheNaplesPlayerscelebratetheholidayswith LittleWomen:TheMusical

Thisholidayseason,TheNaples Playersinvitesaudiencestocelebrate family,love,andresiliencewithLittle Women:TheMusical,performingNov. 19throughDec.21intheKizzieTheater. Thisheartwarmingproductiontransforms LouisaMayAlcott’sbelovednovelintoa sweepingmusicalthatcapturesthespirit oftheseasonandthepoweroffollowing one’sdreams.

LittleWomen:TheMusicalfollowsthe journeyoftheMarchsisters—Jo,Meg, Beth,andAmy—astheygrow,dream, anddiscoverwhotheyareinaworldof change.Theirstoryofcourage,creativity, andcompassionmakesthistimeless classicaperfectwaytoembracethe warmthandwonderoftheholidays.

TheshowwillbedirectedandchoreographedbyDawnLebrecht-Fornara,a longtimememberofTNP’screativeteam,withmusicaldirection byherhusband,renownedconductorandmusicianCharles Fornara.Thecreativeteamalso includesStarletJacobs(scenic design),EvanCarlson(lighting design),andSean McGinley(sound design).

ThetalentedcastfeaturesVanessa RossbergasJoMarch,MalenaTucker asMegMarch,HannahSchumacheras BethMarch,AlessaVazquezasAmy March,andDedeBrownleeasMarmee March,alongsideChristianDeSalvo (LaurieLaurence),MatthewSchwabauer (ProfessorBhaer),BretPoulter(Mr. Laurence),JonDeclet(Mr.Brooke)and CarolinaGrau(Mrs.Kirk).

“Eachyear,ourholidayproductions remindushowtheatrebringspeople together,”saidBryceAlexander,executiveartisticdirector.“LittleWomenis filledwithlaughter,music,andthekindof heartfeltstorytellingthatmakestheholidaysatTNPtrulymagical.Thisshow celebratesfamilyandhopeinawaythat feelsbothtimelessandbeautifully human.”

Inadditiontoitsfullrun,arelaxed performance—designedtoprovidea comfortable,judgment-freeenvironment forindividualsandfamilieswhobenefit fromamorerelaxedsetting—willtake placeonTuesday,Dec.9.Forallother performances,thePattiHepburn SensoryBooth,theonlyoneofitskindin theUnitedStates,willbeavailablefor reservationtoguestswhopreferasensory-friendlyviewingexperience.

ThroughouttherunofLittleWomen: TheMusical,TNP’slobbywillonceagain betransformedforthe6thAnnual FestivalofTrees.ThisbelovedNaples traditionfeaturesdozensofartist-decoratedandthemedtrees,wreaths,and décorpiecesavailableforpurchase,with proceedssupportingTNP’scommunity programs.

TicketsforLittleWomen: WednesdaythroughSaturdayat 7:30p.m.andSundaysat2p.m.

Seasoncontinueswith Disney’sFrozenonstage atTheBelleTheatre

ByTylerYoung

It’sNovemberalready?

Ourfourthfabulousseasonof live,localentertainmentin CapeCoralisinfullswing. We'reproudtoannouncethat TheBellewasjustvoted2025 BestLivePerformance TheatreinCapeCoral!Thank youtoourpatrons,performers andvolunteersforvoting!

Ournextmainstageproductionisthefull-scaleproductionofDisney’sFrozen Dec.18-28.

WhenQueenElsa’shidden powersplungethelandof Arendelleintoaneternalwinter,hersisterAnnasetsoutto findherandsavethekingdom beforeit’stoolate.Butasthe stormrageson,bothsisters mustlearnthatonlyanactof truelovecanthawafrozen heart.Audiencesofallages willenjoythisjourneypacked withthrillingsurprises,hilariouscharactersandsoaring music,includinghitsongs: “FortheFirstTimeinForever,” “DoYouWanttoBuilda Snowman?”andfanfavorite “LetitGo.”

EducationalTheatreisa hugepartofourprogramat TheBelleincludingstudents fromages5-18withafull arrayofproductions.

Thesetalentedyoungperformershavebeenhavingfun andworkinghard!Theytake thestagestartingNovember 7thwithSheKillsMonsters:

YoungAdventurersEdition (Nov.7-9),thenAnnieJR (Nov.13-15),AladdinKIDS (Nov.21-23),andNewsiesJR (Dec.12-14).Ourstudentperformedtheatreistheperfect opportunitytointroduce youngeraudiencestolivetheatreorforpatronstosupport thenextgenerationofperformingartists.

Speakingofstudents,our Christmaswreathfundraiser runsnowthroughNov.15.

Allproceedsbenefitour EducationalTheatreprogram andassistusinprovidinga well-roundedperformingarts educationtoallstudentsin SWFlorida.Enjoylivegreenerytodecorateyourhome andsupportagreatcause!

Ourmainstageseason continueswithfavoriteslike AnythingGoes,theJonesHope-WootencomedyAlways ABridesmaid,9to5:The Musical,andKenLudwig’s TheGodsofComedy.

Forticketsandmoreinformationaboutourupcoming productionsandevents,visit usonline, TheBelleTheatre.comorgive usacallat239-323-5533.To stayuptodateonthelatest happeningsatTheBellebe suretofollowusonFacebook andInstagram(@thebelletheatre).

TylerYoungisfounderand executivedirectorofTheBelle Theatre

PrettyWomanmusicalatBroadwayPalmthroughNov.15

BroadwayPalmDinnerTheatre’smain stageproductionofPrettyWoman:The MusicalrunsnowthroughNov.15.

BasedononeofHollywood’smost belovedromanticcomediesofalltime,this dazzlingnewmusicalwillsweepaudiences offtheirfeetwithitsirresistiblecharm, humor,andunforgettablelovestory.

FallinlovealloveragainwithVivianand Edwardastheirworldscollideinthismodern-dayCinderellatale.Featuringascoreby GrammyAwardwinnerBryanAdamsand JimVallance,andabookbythemovie’slegendarydirectorGarryMarshallandscreenwriterJ.F.Lawton,PrettyWoman:The Musicalcapturesalltheiconicmomentsfrom thefilmwhileaddingafresh,exciting Broadwayflair.

Withshow-stoppingproductionnumbers, heartwarmingromance,andplentyoflaughs, PrettyWoman:TheMusicalisanexperience youwon’twanttomiss.

Ticketscanbereservedbycalling 239-278-4422,visitingonlineat BroadwayPalm.com,orstoppingbythebox officeat1380ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

BroadwayPalmpresentsAChristmasStory

BroadwayPalmisspreading holidaycheerwiththetimeless familyfavoriteAChristmasStory, playingNov.21throughDec.28.

Basedonthebeloved1983 film,thislaugh-out-loudmusical capturesallthewarmth,nostalgia, andhilarityofRalphieParker’s unforgettablechildhood Christmas.

Setin1940sIndiana,young Ralphiedreamsofonlyonething forChristmas–anofficialRed Rydercarbine-action200-shot rangemodelairrifle.Audiences willdelightastheyfollowRalphie’s quest,encounteringalltheiconic momentsalongtheway:theinfamousleglamp,thepinkbunny pajamas,thecrankydepartment storeSanta,and,ofcourse,the triple-dogdare.

Filledwithlivelymusic,clever choreography,andheartwarming humor,

AChristmasStoryisaholidaytreatforthewholefamily. Whetherit’syourfirsttimeexperiencingthetaleorit’sa cherishedtradition,thisproductionwillleaveyousmiling andfullofChristmasspirit.

PerformancesareTuesdaythroughSundayevenings withselectmatinees.Ticketsareonsalenowandcanbe reservedbycalling239-278-4422,byvisiting BroadwayPalm.com,orbystoppingbytheboxofficeat 1380ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

SteelMagnolias atOffBroadwayPalm

TheOffBroadwayPalmTheatrepresentsthetimelesscomedydramaSteelMagnolias,playingnowthroughNov.15.

Thisheartfeltandhumorousstoryaboutthestrengthoffemale friendshipandtheresilienceofthehumanspirithascapturedthe heartsofaudiencesfordecadesandisnowonstageinFortMyers.

Setinasmall-townLouisianabeautysalon,SteelMagnoliasfollowsaclose-knitgroupofwomenastheyshareineachother’sjoys, sorrows,andeverythinginbetween.Withsharpwit,laugh-out-loud humor,andtouchingmoments,thisplayisbothacelebrationoffriendshipandamovingreminderoflife’sfragility.

WrittenbyRobertHarling,SteelMagnoliasfirstpremieredin1987 andbecameanaudiencefavorite,laterinspiringthehit1989film.

DirectedbyPaulBernier,thecastincludesShannonConnolly (Truvy),RachaelLord(Annelle),Mary-LisaGraham(Clairee),Megan Urz(Shelby),JennySmith(M’Lynn)andDonnaSchulte(Ousier).

Ticketscanbereservedbycalling239-278-4422,visiting BroadwayPalm.com,orstoppingbytheboxofficeat1380Colonial Blvd.inFortMyers.

GulfshorePlayhousecelebratesholidays withWhiteChristmasNov.11-Dec.21

KristenCoury,CEO andproducingartistic directorforGulfshore Playhouse,isdelightedtocelebratethe holidayseasonwith IrvingBerlin’sWhite Christmas,playing Nov.11–Dec.21on theMoranMainstage attheBakerTheatre andEducationCenter.

Thisbelovedholidayclassicfeatures dazzlingdancenumbers,agloriousscore packedwithIrvingBerlinhits,andaheartwarmingstorysuretomakespiritsbright. DirectedbyDannDunn,withchoreography bySaraBriansandmusicdirectionby TrevorM.Pierce,WhiteChristmasbrings togetherBroadwaytalenttodeliverafestiveproductionperfectforthewholefamily.

Leadingthecastastheiconicsongand-danceduoareBenMichaelasBob WallaceandChrisMcNiffasPhilDavis. Michael’screditsincludetheOriginal BroadwayCastofParadiseSquareand thefirstnationaltourofAnAmericanin Paris,whileMcNiffpreviouslytoured nationallyinIrvingBerlin’sWhiteChristmas andthenationaltourofMemphis.

StacieBonostarsasBettyHaynes, freshfromBroadway’sTonyAwardⓇ-winningrevivalofParadeandtheworldpre-

miereofBroadway’s QueenofVersailles whereshewasthe standbyforKristin Chenoweth.Cassie AustinjoinsasJudy Haynes,withcredits includingtheFirst NationalTourofHello, Dolly!andPhantom (TheGateway). Bringingwarmthand hearttothestoryareTomGalantichas GeneralWaverly,whoseBroadwaycredits includeTheLehmanTrilogyandFunny Girl,andCharisLeosasMarthaWatson,a veteranperformerwithcreditsspanning WalnutStreetTheatre,PioneerTheatre Company,andMaineStateMusicTheatre.

Addingholidaymagic,theroleofSusan Waverlywillbesharedbytwoyoungperformers.NaplesnativeSoleiCarlotta Bourgeois,who,asaConservatorystudent,madeherGulfshorePlayhousedebut asAnnieinAnnieJr.in2021.Shewill alternateperformanceswithOrlando/New York-basedactressAliceDeHaen.

Buyticketsatgulfshoreplayhouse.orgor byphoneat239-261-PLAY.Gulfshore PlayhouseisnowproducingintheBaker TheatreandEducationCenter,locatedat thecornerofGoodlette-FrankRoadand 1stAvenueSouth,Naples.

Newmusical

debutsatMACC

TheSouthwestFloridaTheatre Company,incollaborationwiththe GulfCoastSymphony,announces theworldpremiereofOnceUpona Christmastime,anoriginalholiday musicalthatbringsfestivecheer andfairy-talemagictotheMusic& ArtsCommunityCenterNov.19 throughDec.6.

OnceUponaChristmastimeisa brandnewproductionconceivedby ProducerAndrewM.KurtzandcreatedbyJulieCarver,Southwest FloridaTheatreCompany’smusic director.Thisheartwarmingmusical invitesaudiencesintoalandfar,far away,wherebelovedfairy-tale charactersembarkonajourneyto discoverthetruemeaningof Christmas.

Blendingtimelessholidaysongs withimaginativestorytelling,Once UponaChristmastimecapturesthe wonder,joy,andspiritoftheseason.

OnceUponaChristmastimewill bedirectedbyfrequentSouthwest FloridaTheatrecollaboratorand Broadwayveteran,actoranddirectorRaymondMcLeod.

Performanceswilltakeplaceat theMusic&ArtsCommunity Center,13411ShireLane,Fort Myers.

Fortickets,call239-277-1700or visitgulfcoastsymphony.org.

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CharlottePlayerstostageOvertheTavern Nov.20-Dec.14atLangdonPlayhouse

TheCharlottePlayerscontinue theirlandmark65thseasonofcommunitytheatreattheLangdonPlayhouse, runningnowthroughMay.

Thismilestoneseasonoffersa vibrantmixofeightmainstageproductions,specialmusicalguests, stand-upcomedynights,andbeloved events,eachpromisinglaughter,inspiration,andunforgettableentertainment foraudiencesofallages.

“Thisyear’slineupisbold,diverse, anddownrightfun,”saidexecutive directorSherrieMoody.“We’vegot hilariouscomedies,amusicalbased onafan-favoriteplay,thrillingmysteries,andawidearrayofspecialevents topleasejustabouteveryone.”

Fortheholidayseason,Overthe Tavernoffersaheartfeltcoming-of-age

storysetin1950sblue-collarBuffalo, whereaprecocious12-year-oldboy questionsauthorityandseeksanswers ofhisown.

OvertheTavernplaysNov.20Dec.14.

KickingoffthenewyearinJanuary, FourOldBroadsontheHighSeas setssailwithfourfeistyseniorswhose anticsaboardacruiseshipbringbelly laughsandmischief.

InFebruary,thehilariouslycloisterednunsreturninDrinkingHabits2: CaughtintheAct,wheresecrets,mistakenidentities,andslapstickchaos abound.

Marchfeaturesthesuspenseful classicDial“M”forMurder,agripping andstylishthrillerfilledwithdeception, betrayal,anddeadlyconsequences.

AprilwelcomesSwingtimeCanteen, amusicalsetina1940sLondoncanteen.Featuringperiodhitsandpatrioticflair,thisspiritedrevuecapturesthe heartandsoulofwartimecamaraderie.

TheseasonconcludesinMaywith TheVelocityofAutumn,apoignant dramedyaboutanagingartistfiercely defendingherindependenceasher sontriestoreconnectwithher.

Memberships,seasonsubscriptions,andindividualticketsarenow available.

Forthelatestupdates,showtimes, andticketinformation,visitwww.charlotteplayers.orgorcall941-255-1022.

TheCharlottePlayers’Langdon Playhouseislocatedat1182Market Circle,PortCharlotte.

FGCUTheatreProgramwill presentThorntonWilder'sclassic TheSkinofOurTeethaspartofthe celebrationofAmericanplaywrights inhonorofUSA250.

DirectedbyBarryCavin,The SkinofOurTeethwillbepresented Nov.7,8,14and15at7:30p.m. andNov.9,15and16at2p.m.

Everyfamilyhasitsissues,but theAntrobusfamilyhastodealwith amurderousson,awhinydinosaur andmammoth,aherdofneedy humanstryingtoescapean encroachingwallofice,anapocalypseortwo,andaphilandering husband,allwhilekeepingthehome firesburning.

Therewillbeadiscussionwith thecastandcrewfollowingtheNov. 15performance

FGCUTheatreProgramwillpresentNeilSimon'sclassicTheGood Doctoraspartofthecelebrationof Americanplaywrights.

DirectedbyBarryCavin,The

GoodDoctorwillbestagedFeb.13, 14,20and21at7:30p..andFeb. 15,21and22at2p.m.

Ournarrator,theanguished writer,weavestogetheraseriesof hilariousshorttalesaboutthe absurdbanalityofhumanlifeinNeil

Simon’sadaptationofshortstories fromAntonChekhov.

FGCUTheatreProgramwillpresentQuiNguyen’sSheKillsMonsters asitsfinalproductionoftheseason.

DirectedbyDanBacalzo,She KillsMonsterswillbepresentedApril 10,11,17and18at7:30p.m.and April12,18and19at2p.m.

Ayoungwoman,grievingtheloss ofherfamily,embarksuponwhat maybethegreatestadventureof herlife.

Canshenavigateadangerous worldfullofdungeonmasters,paladins,elves,bugbears,demons, dragons,andevilcheerleaders?Qui Nguyen’sDungeons&Dragonsinspiredplayisfilledwithcomedy, stagecombat,andfamilydrama. JoinAgnesasshesearchesforthe LostSoulofAthens.(That’sAthens, Ohio,incaseyouwerewondering.)

Ticketsare$15forthegeneral publicand$7forstudentsandcan bepurchasedatfgcu.edu/theatrelab

Rumors,thenaholidayrevue onstageatPlayersCircleTheater

PlayersCircleTheateriscurrently runningNeilSimon’sRumors,afastpacedfarcefilledwithcover-ups,gossip andnon-stopcomedictwists,now throughNov.16.

“Youdon’tgetanyfunnierthanNeil Simon,”sharesartisticdirectorRobert Cacioppo.“WhenRumorspremieredon Broadway,criticshaileditashaving‘500 laughs!’-Iwouldarguethatourproductionhasover1,000!”

PlayersCircle’sproductionstarssome ofthearea’smostprominentactors, includingafewnewfacestoSouthwest Florida’smostintimatetheater.

“It’simportanttokeeptheensemble fresh,alwaysgrowingandevolving.Iam excitedtowelcomenewtalenttothemix, whilecelebratingfamiliarfavorites.”

Yet,despitethetheatercurrently beinginproductionforRumors, rehearsalsarealreadyunderwayfortheir nextshow,guaranteedtobringaudiencesplentyofholidaycheer!

Brimmingwithlove,laughter,andall yourfavoriteholidaysongs,Ho!Ho!Ho! TheChristmasShow!isbackbypopular demandatPlayersCircleonstageDec. 2-21.

“Ourrevueisguaranteedtoputyouin

theholidayspirit,completewith singing,dancing,livemusic, andallyourfavoritetoe-tapping Christmasclassics,”says Cacioppo,whooriginatedthe revue.“Thisholidayseasonwe areproudtopresentaudiences withasophisticatedandcharmingmusical,reminiscentofthe classictelevisionspecialswe fondlyrecallfromyearsgone by.”

Ho!Ho!Ho!TheChristmas Show!featuresover30heartwarmingholidayclassics, includingoriginalmaterialand raremusicalgems,including “WhiteChristmas,”“It’stheMost WonderfulTimeoftheYear”and more.

“Thereisalittlesomething foreveryone;includingalive pianist,tap-dancing,andlittle hiddenChristmasmagic,” explainsCacioppo.“Itiselegant anduplifting,makingittheperfectnightoutforadate,the entirefamily,orevenabigoffice party.”

FrankBlockerinNeilSimonʼsRumorsplayingnow throughNov.16atPlayersCircleTheater.

In2023,therevueplayedtosold-out

houses,capturingtheheartsandadulationofpatronsandcriticsalike.

Cacioppodescribesthecreationof thisnewpieceas“afunandmagical collaborativeprocess”as“throughout theyears,therehavebeenseveralcontributionsmadebyclosefriendsand artists.”Now,PlayersCircle’s2025productionseekstoupdatethematerial, everexpandingthenewholidaytradition,whilekeepingitfreshyetfamiliar.

“ItiscleartoseethatHo!Ho!Ho! TheChristmasShow!wasmadewith love.Inmanyways,itisourChristmas cardandlovelettertoourpatrons,who havemadePlayersCirclepossible.Itis ourwayofsendingjoytheirwaythis season,”sharesassociateartisticdirectorTedWioncekIII.

AsPlayersCircleentersitsfirstweek oftherun,thetheaterwillbegin rehearsalforLittleWomenthemusical, openingJan.6andplayingthroughFeb. 1.

PlayersCircleislocatedat13211 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.Callbox officeat239-800-3292orvisitplayerscircletheater.com

ThisNovember,theSidney&Berne DavisArtCenterpresentsBeyondthe Brush:ACreativeManifesto,asoloexhibitionbymultimediaartistRichardBravo, whoseworkpushesthelimitsoftraditional paintingthroughthecollisionofstreetart, fineartandculturalcommentary.

Theexhibitwillbeondisplayinthe GrandAtriumNov.7–25.Anopening receptionwillbeheldFriday,Nov.7at6 p.m.inconjunctionwiththemonthlyFort MyersArtWalk.

Steepedingraffitirootsandrefinedby classicaltraining,Bravo’sartistryembodies tensionandtransformation—whereraw energymeetsmeticulousprecision.

AgraduateofNewYork’sFashion InstituteofTechnology,Bravohascarveda distinctivepaththatbridgestheunderground andtheacademic.Hisworkcapturesthe pulseofthestreetsandthepolishofhigh fashion,blendingpop-impressionism,surrealism,chiaroscuroandpoliticalsatireinto boldvisualstatements.

Aveteranstorytelleranddesigner, Bravo’screativereachextendswellbeyond thecanvas.Hisvisualdirectionhasbeen featuredinalbumart,musicvideos,and fashioncampaignsforiconslikeWu-Tang

BeyondtheBrush:ACreativeManifesto byRichardBravoatDavisArtCenter HeidiSchmitzexhibitatCapitalGallery

TheSidney&BerneDavisArt CenterpresentsLayeringatits Best,asoloexhibitionbyHeidi Schmitzthatexplorestheemotionalforceoflayeredmaterials andluminouscolor.OnviewNov. 7–25intheCapitalGallery,the exhibitioninvitesvisitorstolook beyondthesurfaceanddiscover storiesthatunfoldwitheverypass.

Clan,DMX,BustaRhymes,andEve, cementinghisreputationasaculturaltranslatorbetweenworlds.Hisportraitsof NotoriousB.I.G.andTupacShakur,draped inCoogisweatersandVersacescarves,are notjusttributes—they’reconversations aboutlegacy,identity,andimageinthepubliceye.

BeyondtheBrushunfoldsasavisual symphony—onethatdefiescategorization andchallengeshowaudiencesexperience art.Bravo’sworkignitesdialoguearound howwerememberouricons,whatfashion revealsaboutlegacy,andhowpopculture becomesmythology.Everycanvas,collage, andinstallationinthecollectionspeaksas partofBravo’slargerdeclaration:creativity isuncontainable,boundariesareillusions, andthebrushisjustonetoolinalimitless manifesto.

Visitorscanexpectanimmersiveand provocativeexhibitionthatfusesgraffitigrit withgallerysophistication,invitingaudiencestoexplorelayerednarrativesofstyle, identity,andsocialreflection.

TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenteris locatedat2301FirstSt.,FortMyers. Formoreinformation,call239-333-1933 orvisitwww.SBDAC.com.

Schmitzpushesthelanguage ofpaintingwithfearlessexperimentation.Coffee,tar,wax, acrylics,andresinmeetoncanvas,wood,Alu-Dibond,andacrylic glass,creatingdepth,texture,and movement.Eachworkbuildsinlayers,revealingfragmentsof colorandenergythatshiftaslightandperspectivechange. Theresultisaboldvisualvocabularythatfeelsbothvisceral andrefined.

HeidiSchmitzbeganherpracticeintheearly1980sand

developedastrongfoundation acrossawiderangeofpaintingtechniques.Earlyimpressionisticwatercolorsremainatouchstoneinher work,knownforluminouspalettes, expressivesplashes,andaccentsin crayonandink.Sincetheearly 2000sshehasexpandedinto abstraction,mixedmedia,resin,and photographiccollage,embracinglayeringasacoreprinciple.

Schmitzhasexhibitedacross EuropeinMunich,Innsbruck, Cannes,Florence,andLondon,as wellasinNewYorkandFlorida.She teachesattheAdultEducation CenterinMunichandleadsprivatestudiocourses. TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenterislocatedat2301 FirstSt.,FortMyers. Formoreinformation,call239-333-1933orvisit www.SBDAC.com.

FortMyersBeachArtAssociation celebrating75yearsNovember1

TheFortMyersBeachArt Associationannounces “Celebration,”alandmarkart exhibitioncommemorating its75thAnniversary,andthe grandopeningonNov.1of itsnewgalleryat13451 McGregorBlvd,Unit#1,in FortMyers.

Theexhibitionwillrun Oct.27throughDec.5, showcasingworksfromboth long-standingandemerging memberartists.

Locatedintheheartof FortMyers,thenewgallery offersexhibitionandclassroomspacetosupportthe association’sgrowingprogramsinarteducationand communityoutreach.

Thegallery’slocationin thebeautifulCypress Squareshoppingcenter

honorsoldFloridacoastal livingwhileprovidingacontemporaryandwelcoming spaceforartistsandvisitors alike.

The75thAnniversary grandopeningwillbeheld onSaturday,Nov.1from37p.m.,featuringsoul-stirring liveacousticmusicbyKey WestX-Press,refreshments, doorprizesandopportunitiestomeettheartists.

FortMyersBeachArt Associationwillhostitsfirst gallerytalkoftheseason Nov.8at10a.m.withElyse Olney.

Formoreinformation abouttheFortMyersBeach ArtAssociation,upcoming events,ortoinquireabout membership,visitonlineat fortmyersbeachart.com

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AlexisLagoexhibitatAlliance

TheAlliancefortheArts(AFTA) invitesthepublictoitsopening receptionforthreenewgallery exhibitionsonFriday,Nov.7from 5to7p.m.

Themaingallerywillfeature worksbyCuban-bornartistAlexis Lago,whiletheFouldsTheatre GalleryfeaturesworksbyJulio Julio.

TheMemberGallerywillfeature collagepiecesbycurrentAlliance Members.Lightrefreshmentswill beprovidedbyJayneBaker.

AlexisLago’sworkdelvesinto theintersectionofmyth,symbolism, andhumanity’srelationshipwith nature,bothtangibleandimagined. Hisimageryarisesfromapersonal andspiritualinquiry,reflectingthe tensionbetweenthefleetingnature ofhumanexistenceandthevast, mysteriousuniversethatresonates withinus.Natureservesasboth subjectandmetaphor,representing innerlandscapesshapedbycontemplation,aspiration,andmystery. Throughthisperspective,spiritualitybecomesaguidingforce,illuminatingandchallenginginequal measure.

Lago’sworksreflectadeepappreciationforcraftsmanshipandtactileprocess,createdthroughadiverserangeof materialsandtechniques,includingacrylics,oils,pencil, printmaking,watercolor,and ink.Hisinfluencesincludethe spatialsensitivityofJapanese andChinesepainting,the intricacyofPersianminiatures,medievalillumination, andselectmodernandcontemporaryartists.Hisseries LiquidForestreflectsonthe chaoticflowofcontemporary life,searchingforstillness andmeaningamidconstant motion.

Inhiscurrentpractice, Juliobeginshisprocesswithoutadefinedconcept,applyingcolorandgesturefreelyto createspontaneous,abstract compositions.Fromthis unstructuredbeginning,naturalformsoftenemerge,suggestinglandscapes,figures, orfantasticalcreatures.He buildsontheseintuitivediscoveriesbylayering,obscuring,andrevisitingelements, allowingeachpiecetoevolve

organically.Theresultingworksaretitledafterthefiguresor vistasheperceiveswithinthem,offeringviewersaglimpse intohisimaginationwhileinvitingthemtofindtheirown interpretations.

CurrentAlliancemembers wereinvitedtosubmittheircollage-basedworksforacurated exhibitionintheMember Gallery,celebratingtheversatilityandcreativityofthemedium. Theshowhighlightstraditional collage’suniquepowertotransform,reinterpret,andreimagine reality.

Featuredartistsinclude DeniseAndresen,MarianFuller, AlbaOlea,PriscillaJeffcoat, LeahSchneider,HillelZaremba, GlindaStamm,CarolynGora, MaureenGinipro,TaylorScalzo, PattiWisniewski,JayneBaker, AnthonyRecord,SharynDahn, NathalieSteer,ElizabethDi Donna.

TheseexhibitswillbeondisplayfromNov.7-29.The AlliancefortheArtsislocated at10091McGregorBlvd.,Fort Myers.Formoreinformation, call239-939-2787orvisitat www.ArtInLee.org

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ArtsBonitamemberartistswillbeondisplay atCOCOArtGalleryinEsteroNov.5–30. ThisCreativeCrossroadsexhibitexplores theideaofcrossroads—literalormetaphorical. Itcanreflecta momentof decision,a mergingof influences,a culturalintersection,ora personaljourney.Weinvite artiststoconsiderhow crossing paths—whetherwithpeople,places,materials,ormoments—hasshapedtheirwork. Thegalleryislocatedat8074MediterraneanDriveatCoconutPoint. Meanwhile,atArtsBonita’sVisualArtsCenter,theTammyDeCaroexhibitandthe JeanetteRichardsexhibitareondisplaythroughDec.4at26100Old41Road,Bonita Springs.

FormoreaboutArtsBonita,call239-495-8989orvisitartsbonita.org

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DAASArtGalleryshowcasesSyzygy

InthemonthofNovember,DAAS Co-OpArtGallery&GiftsisshowcasingtheartworkoftheSyzygy collaborative.

Theopeningreceptionforthis exhibitionentitledThoughtCrimesis scheduledfortheeveningofFriday, Nov.7from5:30to9p.m.

Theexhibitionwillbeondisplay untilNov.30.

Syzygyisdefinedastheuncannycollisionofcelestialbodies. Likewise,theuncannycollisionof eachdistinctivestyle,process,and inspirationfromthesethreeartists lendstotheproductionofunique andunexpectedworksofart.

Whatisthenatureofcollaboration,butartthatdefiestheruleof law?Thereisnostandardprocess forit,nostrictexpectations–just thebeautyofembracingtherandom.Andtheworksproducedby artistsNickMasiello,WillSoto,and DanielleBranchaudareatestament tothat.

Foreverypreconception,thereisimprovisation.

Foreverynoteofchaos,thereis order.Butmostofall,theseworksare sprungfromthatmostvitalcharacteristicofcollaborativeartwork:community. Creatingartwithyourfriendsandpeers iswhattheSyzygyCollaborativeart projectisallaboutandhasbeensince itsadventin2015.Originallyfoundedby DanielleBranchaudandNickMasiello, Syzygyhasbeenforginganexampleon embracingopportunitiesforartiststo worktogether–andwasproudto includeWillSotointheprocessforthis latestexhibition“Thought Crimes.”.Togetherthethreeofthemproducedavarietyofworksthattouchon everyfiberofexperience–anevident resultofallowingwhateverthoughtor concepttoemergeorganicallyasthe piecewascreated.

DAASCo-OpArtGallerylocatedat 10051McGregorBlvd.,suite104,in FortMyers(AlliancefortheArtscampus).Thegallery’shoursare WednesdaytoSundayfrom10a.m.to 2p.m.Informationaboutthevenuecan befoundatdaascoop.comorbycalling239-955-0422.

ACTGalleryfeaturesSuzanneHolt

ArtsforACTGallerywillholdan openingreceptionforthemixedmedia artofSuzanneHoltonFriday,Nov.7 duringFortMyersArtWalk.

SuzanneHoltisatransplantto Florida,bywayofOhioandNew Jersey.Shespecializesinmixedmedia artwork,mostlyfabriconcanvas,but dabbleswithalcoholink,upcycledart, andmodelingpaste.Sheisaddictedto fabricandcan'tgetenoughcolors,textures,patterns,and,ofcourse,stuffthat sparkles!Suzanne’sinspirationcomes fromeverythingaroundher,including theamazingsceneryhereinFlorida andelsewhereandhopesherworkis reflectiveinsomesmallwayofGod's creationandbringsjoytoothers.

Suzanne’sworkhasbeeninKey WestArtCenter,Frangipani,IslandArts andShadyPalminMarathon.HerartworkhasbeenfeaturedintheFringe Theatre’splaybillinKeyWest. SuzannewasamemberoftheStudios ofKeyWestandregularlyparticipated inthemembershows.Whileinthe Keys,Suzannewasawardedagrant fromtheAnneMcKeeArtistFund.Later

sheservedontheBoard.Sheenjoys sharingherloveofartwithothers.She taughtartclassesforchildrenatsummercampfortwoyearsandhasheld artclassesatformentallyilladults.

SincemovingtotheCapeCoralFortMyersarea,Suzannehasjoined theCapeCoralArtCenterandthe AlliancefortheArts.Sheisanartistat ArtsforACTindowntownFortMyers andatHarbourViewGalleryinCape Coral.Suzanneisalwaystryingtolearn somethingnewandenjoysexperimentingwithnewtechniquesandnewmaterials.

ImpulsiveArtisacollectionofworks fromartist,SuzanneHolt,thatevokes Instinctualism,utilizingvibrantcolors, enjoyabletopics,andtexturesthat encourageafurtherlook.Suzanne’s workcontainslayeruponlayerofsmall piecesoffabricandothermaterials untilthefinalpieceisachieved.

Thisartexhibitcontinuesthrough Dec.1.

ArtsforACTGalleryislocatedat 2265FirstSt.indowntownFortMyers. Formoreinfo,call239-337-5050.

ThreenewartdisplaysatCapeCoralLibrary

Changingexhibitionsin theCapeCoralLibrary’s expansiveartgalleryare sponsoredbytheFriendsof theCapeCoralLibraryand aredesignedtoaffordlocal artiststheopportunityto sharetheirworkinthispublicforum.

Thelibraryislocatedat 921SW39thTerrace,offof MohawkParkway,andthe latestexhibitwillbeopen duringregularbusiness hoursfromNov.5through Dec.29.

Thewallsofthelibrarygallerywill featurebeautifulpaintingsbyawardwinningartistElaineWeissbornandincrediblephotographsbyRonLindensmith. Ondisplayinthethreeilluminated caseswillbepaintingsand3-Dartwork byatalentedgroupoftenindividuals whorefertothemselvesasthe “DisplacedArtistsofMatlacha”or“DAM” forshort.

ElaineWeissbornhasbeeninterestedinartandnaturefromanearlyage. Sheearnedabachelor'sinmedical technologyandlaterinlifeamaster'sin libraryinformationandscience.After

morethan20yearsofservicewiththe LeeCountyLibrarySystem,sheretired andwasabletoseriouslypursuethe creativearts.Shestudiedwithseveral instructorsatthePineIslandArt AssociationandtheCapeCoralArt League,winningawardsatbothorganizations.Elaineworksmostlyinacrylic paints,buthasrecentlytriedherhand withwatercolors.Sheenjoyscombining herinterestsinphotographyaswellas paintingandfrequentlypaintsfromher ownphotographicimages.

RonLindensmithbecameinterested inphotographywhenhegotaPolaroid Swingerasahighschoolgraduation

present.Whileracingsports carswashishobby,photographingracecarsthen becameapassion.Whenhe movedtoFlorida,wildlifeand travelphotographyjoinedhis listofinterests.Mostrecently, photosofthesunandmoon risingandsettinghavebecome afocusofhisattention.

TheDisplacedArtistsof Matlacha(alsoknownasDAM) isagroupofartistswhowere displacedfromgallerieslocated inMatlachainthewakeof damagecausedbyHurricanelan.Many ofthemwererepresentedattheWild ChildGallery,whichwasapartofthe businesscommunitylocatedalongthe MatlachaPassforover25years.The artistsinthelibraryshow,whoworkina widevarietyofmedia,areBethLane Williams,DianePalmquist,Jacqueline Philip“JAX”,KathyFitzgerald,Lenea Howe,NancyCunningham,PatSt. Onge,SandiDavis,TheresaShelton andWandaStone.

Forinfoonexhibitionsatthelibrary, contactartgallerychairpersonMonica Rahmanbyemailtogallery@capefriends.orgorvisitwww.capefriends.org.

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NaplesArtcraftersstartingnew seasonNov.8inCambierPark

TheNaples Artcrafterswillhosttheir firstjuriedfineartand craftshowofthenew seasononSaturday, Nov.8.

Theeventshowcasestheworkofjuried localartistsandcraftsmenwhowillbeselling theirpaintings,jewelry, pottery,artglass,sculpturesandmoreinlovely CambierPark,whichis locatedon8thStreet South,justoneblock southof5thAveSouth indowntownNaples.

Meetwellknownand emergingNaples’artists inthiscelebrationof creativity.Itwillbea wonderfulopportunitytoshoplocalandsupportyour artists.

Admissionisfree,andfree parkingisnearby.

Theshowrunsfrom10 a.m.to4p.m.

TheNaplesArtcrafterswas foundedin1966asanonprofitorganizationdedicated tothesupportoflocalartists andtheencouragementofthe developmentofartistic endeavorsintheNaplesarea. Thegroupprovideslocal artistsandcraftsmenavenue fordisplayingandsellingtheir workbysponsoringjuriedoutdoorshowsduringtheseason.

Theremaining2025-26 seasonhasshowsinCambier ParkscheduledforDec.13, Jan.10,Feb.28,March7 andApril11.

FormoreabouttheNaplesArtcraftersgroup,visit onlineatnaplesartcrafters.com.

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HirdieGirdiereopensonSanibel

HirdieGirdieGallery onSanibelisopenforthe seasonasofNov.1.

Theartistsareexcited tobeginthe2025-2026 seasonandwelcomeyou tostopbyandviewthe newworksofartwehave created.

Locatedat2490 LibraryWayonlovely SanibelIsland,the galleryisanartists’cooperative.Allthemember artistsarefrom SouthwestFloridaand participateintheday-todayoperationofthe gallery.

Whenyouvisityouwillhavethe opportunitytomeetanartistfromthe gallerywhocanansweranyquestions youmayhave.

Thisseasontheyareadestination onthenewSanibelArtTrolley.Check theSanibelChamberofCommerce

websitefordetails.

HirdieGirdiewelcomesaninvited guestartistmonthly.Theseguestartists willshowtheirworkatthegalleryfor themonth.Checktheirwebsiteat hirdiegirdiegallery.comforinformation ontheguestartistsandreceptions.

Theywelcomeand encourageyoutojoin themfortheseevents.

Theprofessionalartist membersofHirdieGirdie Galleryare:

3DArtists-ReneeFarr (glass),ZdenkaFiala(jewelry),OliverMartin(woodworking),PennyRidley (glass),KayStammers (woodcarving),Gilberto Sanchez(sculpture),Kori AnnEvans(popupcards) andCarolynGora(lamp work)

2DArtists-Christine Music(watercolor),Laura Black(batik),TracyOwenCullimore(oil),Tamara Culp(pastel),MaureenGinipro(pen& ink),JoAnnLaPadula(watercolor), MartySherman(acrylic)

VisittheHirdieGirdieArtGallery Monday-Saturdayfrom10a.m.to5 p.m.andSundayfrom11a.m.to4p.m. Formoreinfo,call239-395-0027.

MonthlyArtWalkcontinues atPromenadeatBonitaBay

PromenadeatBonita Bayannouncesthecontinuationofitsmonthly ArtWalkwhichtakes placeOctoberthrough April.

Oneoftheartistsat November’sArtWalkwill beGlorySpinuzzi.

Gloryisaself-taught oilpainterfromNaples. ShewasborninSri Lankain1989andimmigratedtotheU.S.in 2013,eventuallybecomingacitizen.

SriLankaisabeautifulislandsurroundedby theIndianOcean.Asachildgrowingup theseameanteverythingtoher.Some ofherfondestmemoriesareofplayingin theBaybehindhergrandmother’shouse andthesmelloffreshseafoodcooking. Theseaandthebeautyofthenatural worldhavebeenagreatinspirationfor

Glory’sartwork.

Shesaysshealwayshadacreative spirit.Shebegandrawingandsketching atanearlyage,butherurgetoexpress myselfwasn’tsatisfieduntilshetried painting.

“Iamprofoundlydrawntotheorganic

natureofoilpaint.Ihavefoundit bothsuitsmypersonalityandbest representsthefeelingandmovementofthesea.Thewayitblends, glows,moves,andexists,”says Glory.“Imakethebrushworkquick andspontaneous,withshapes madeupoflines,dabs,anddots. Onlyatadistancedoeswhat seemslikeaconfusionofwildly appliedpaintturnintoarecognizablecomposition.Iuseaglazing techniquethatallowsmetoachieve thefascinatingeffectofdepthand translucenceinmyworkofcontemporaryrealism.”

Youcanviewandpurchaseher workandtheworkofothertalented artistsatThePromenadeArtWalkon Saturday,Nov.22fromnoonto7p.m. andSunday,Nov.23from10a.m.to5 p.m.atPromenadeatBonitaBayin BonitaSprings.

Formoreinformation,call239-2939448orvisitpromenadeshops.com.

VarietyondisplayatVisualArtsCenterinPuntaGorda

Avarietyofexhibitsareondisplayatthe VisualArtsCenterinPuntaGorda.

TheArtoftheStealexhibitrunsthrough Nov.18.Allgreatartistshavetheirownunique style.Thecenteraskedartiststocreateamasterpieceinthestyleoftheirfavoriteartist. OhHenri!exhibitalsorunsthroughNov.18. Thisexhibitis acelebration ofHenri Matisse. Artistscreated inthestyleof Matisse.

TheartworkofLionel Lewisison displaythrough Nov.8.

TheVisualArtsCenterinPuntaGordarecognizes BelindaDuclosasNovemberʼsArtistoftheMonth, celebratingherremarkabletalentanddedicationto thecreativearts.Belindahasbeendesigningand creatingstainedglasssince1986.

JoyintheHallrunsNov. 14–Dec.29.Stepintoa festiveChristmaswonderlandwherethespiritofthe seasoncomesalive throughhandcraftedholiday ornamentsandcharming

smallgiftscreatedbyour talentedmemberartists. Whetheryou'relooking foraone-of-a-kindgift, specialdecorationsor simplywanttosoakin theholidaycheer,there’s somethingmagicalfor everyonetoenjoy.

ArtMeetsInnovation VIPreceptionisscheduledforFriday,Nov.14 at6p.m.AnEveningof Creativity,Technology& Community.Jointhem foraneveningoffine wine,horsd’oeuvresand livemusic,wherecreativitymeetstechnology throughinteractiveartanddigitalinnovation.ThisVIPreceptionsupportstheVisualArtsCenter’scampaigntobring moderntechnologyintoourclassrooms,galleries,andcommunityprograms.

VisualArtsCenterislocatedat210MaudSt.inPunta Gorda.Formoreinfo,call941-639-8810orvisitonlineat www.visualartcenter.org

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NancyCunningham

TowerGalleryreadyfornewseason

Allsummer,the20 talentedartistshave beenworkinghardto makeartforthenew seasonatTowerGallery.

Thegalleryfeatures oil,watercolorand acrylicpainters, ceramists,jewelers,fiber artistsaswellaswoodworkersandsculptors. There’salwayssomethingnewtosee.

TowerGalleryisopen sevendaysa weekfrom10 a.m.to5 p.m.,and startingin December thegallery willbeopen from10a.m. to6p.m.

OnFriday, Dec.12from 5to7p.m.,

theywillhaveanopeningof12”x12”paintingsallwithacoastal theme.

Thisistheperfect timetofindgiftsfor friendsandfamilyand evenforyourself.

TowerGalleryis locatedat751Tarpon BayRoadonSanibel. Call239-472-4557 orvisitonlineat towergallery.net

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ONGOING

GreyHouse ThroughNov.2

LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida, 1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers 239-218-0481

NaplesPlayers:Ada&theEngine ThroughNov.9

PriceStudioTheater, 7015thAve.S.,Naples 239-263-7990naplesplayers.org

PrettyWomanthemusical ThroughNov.15

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

SteelMagnolias ThroughNov.15

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

TheRatPackLounge ThroughNov.16

FloridaRepArtStageStudioTheatre, BayStreet,FortMyers 239-332-4488

NeilSimon’sRumors ThroughNov.16

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

FairatFenway ThroughNov.16

JetBluePark,11500FenwaySouth Dr.,FortMyers,fairatfenway.com

Doubt:AParable ThroughNov.16

FloridaRepArcadeTheatre, BayStreet,FortMyers 239-332-4488

MurderMysteryDinnerTrain presentsDevil’sTrain Wednesdays–Sundays throughNov.16

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

GulfshorePlayhousepresents Who’sAfraidofVirginiaWoolf? ThroughNov.23

TheBakerTheatreandEducation Center,100Goodlette-FrankRoad, Naples,239-261-7529

SteveKeene:Rauschenberg100 ACentennialCelebration ThroughDec.6

BobRauschenbergGalleryAnnex, FSWCollege,8099College Parkway,BuildingJ-118,FortMyers 239-489-9313

N OVEMBER C ALENDAR

GulfCoastSymphony: EpicJourneysandAdventures MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 6and8p.m.239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org

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

YatesMcKendree,TommyLee Cook&BuckinghamBluesBand, SandyAtkinson BuckinghamBluesBar, 5641BuckinghamRoad,FortMyers 2-7p.m.,239-693-1111, Buckinghambar.com

CountrymusiclegendClayWalkerwillperformSunday,Nov.2 at7p.m.attheCaloosaSoundAmphtheaterindowntownFort Myers.SpecialguestDrakeMIlliganwillalsoperformthatnight. Forticketsandinfo,visitcaloosasoundamp.comortixr.com

OrigamiintheGardenexhibit ThroughApril18

PeaceRiverBotanicalandSculpture Gardens,5827RiversideDrive, PuntaGorda,941-621-8299 peacerivergardens.org

NOVEMBER

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

CapeCoralMuseumofHistory presentsSalutetoService CulturalPark, 544CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 10a.m.-3p.m.239-246-1157 capecoralmuseum.org

FortMyersBeachArt Associationcelebrates75years 13451McGregorBlvd., unit1,FortMyers 3p.m.fortmyersbeachart.com

TheLinkinParktribute Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgates6p.m.,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com

Auditions:SweeneyTodd CulturalParkTheatre, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 10a.m.,239-772-5862 culturalparktheatre.org

AmericanaCommunityMusic Association:BenGage AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers HouseboatJimopens,7p.m., www.americanacma.org

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

AnnualBucklerFallCraftFair SaturdayandSunday LeeCivicCenter,11831Bayshore Road,NorthFortMyers Saturday10a.m.to5p.m., Sunday10a.m.to4p.m. bucklershows.com

FMBand ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

JeffersonMcDonald’s GreatBallsofFire PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

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

WarrenZeidersinconcert HertzArena, 11000EverbladesParkway,Estero 7:30p.m.,hertzarena.com

FloridaInternationalAirShow Nov.1and2 PuntaGordaAirport floridaairshow.com

SUN-2

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

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

BonitaSpringsConcertBand RiversidePark,Old41Road, BonitaSprings,6p.m. guestvocalistCarolannSanita bonitaspringsconcertband.org

ClayWalkerinconcert CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, 2101EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 7p.m.caloosasoundamp.com

FSWConcertBand andSymphonicOrchestra BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWPkwy,FortMyers 3p.m.,free,fsw.edu/artsfsw

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

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

Arts&CraftFair PromenadeatBonitaBay 26795SouthBayDrive, BonitaSprings,10a.m.-3p.m. promenadeshops.com

ClayWalker

TommyLeeCook &BuckinghamBluesBand BuckinghamBluesBar 5641BuckinghamRoad,FortMyers 3-6p.m.,239-693-1111 Buckinghambar.com

FortMyersSymphonic Mastersingers:FaureRequiem PeaceLutheranChurch, 15840McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 5p.m.,mastersingersfm.com

MON-3

FortMyersFilmFestivalTGIM

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

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

TUE-4

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

BillBeck

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

SideshowBob ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

WED-5

DaveJ

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

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

TommyLeeCook &BuckinghamBluesBand BuckinghamBluesBar 5641BuckinghamRoad,FortMyers 8-11p.m.,239-693-1111 Buckinghambar.com

FSWJazzEnsemble

BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWPkwy,FortMyers 7p.m.,free,fsw.edu/artsfsw

Cayman ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007

DeepBlueDebut EventLawn,Mercato, 9110StradaPlace,Naples 6-9p.m.,239-254-1080 experiencemercato.com

THU-6

SmokinAces

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

FunnyOldBroads

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

SamGallowayFord

ConcertSeries:EliYoungBand

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

TheTemptations, FourTopstribute

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

PaulTodd&Friends: TributetoBobbyDarin MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 7p.m.239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org

WendyRenee

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

RooftopKaraoke

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

FRI-7

ThoughtCrimesbySyzygyexhibit DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Gifts, 10051McGregorBlvd.,suite104, FortMyers,openingreception 5:30-9p.m.,239-955-0422

EatCrowe-tribute totheBlackCrowes Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgates6p.m.,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com

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

SWFloridaTheatreCompany presentsWickedGoodParty MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 6and8:30p.m.239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org

AMERICANA COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

FortMyershomefororiginalAmericanamusic! JannKlose

HouseboatJimopens BenGage

NOV.1

NOV.22 JoeTerlizziopens

JMichaelopens Joe Crookston

DEC.6

ALLFAITHSUNITARIANCONGREGATION

2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers, Doorsat6:30pm.Showat7pm.Ticketsatdoor.

SHOWCASE AT KORESHAN STATE PARK

BillMetts,KimMayfield&BozNabozny

WEDNESDAY,NOV.12 at7pm

KoreshanStatePark,Estero 3800CorkscrewRoad•Ticketsatfriendsofkoreshan.org

VisitourFacebookpageandwebsite formoreinfo&fullcalendarofevents www.americanacma.org

FRI-7continued

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

RichardBravoexhibit ThroughNov.25

GrandAtrium, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Openingreception6p.m. 239-333-1933

AlexisLargoexhibit ThroughNov.29

AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers receptionNov.7from5-7p.m. 239-939-2787artinlee.org

SteelPantherinconcert

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

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

N OVEMBER C ALENDAR

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

Streetlight ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,800-218-0007

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

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

EricDemmer

BuckinghamBluesBar, 5641BuckinghamRoad,FortMyers 8-11p.m.,239-693-1111, Buckinghambar.com

HeidiSchmitzexhibit ThroughNov.25 CapitalGallery, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers,Opening reception6p.m.,239-333-1933

TheSkinofOurTeeth Nov.7-9

TheatreLab,ArtsComplex, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers fgcu.edu/theatrelab

ComedianDylanVattelana FloridaRepertoryTheatre, BayStreet,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-332-4488

SAT-8

DirtyWork

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

RayFuller&TheBluesrockers BuckinghamBluesBar, 5641BuckinghamRoad,FortMyers 8-11p.m.239-693-1111 Buckinghambar.com

OneofTheseNights EaglesExperience Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgates6p.m.,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com

NaplesJazzmasters

DixielandBand NorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 1-3p.m.thenaplesjazzsociety.org

Dreamboats

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

AnEveningwith MegonMcDonough UnityChurchofBonitaSprings, 28285ImperialParkway,Bonita 6:30p.m.,unitybonita.org/events

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

GulfCoastSymphony: SciFiandFantasy MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 6and8p.m.239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org

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

Streetlight ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,800-218-0007

NaplesArtcrafters FineArtandCraftsShow CambierPark, 5808thSt.,Naples 10a.m.-4p.m. naplesartcrafters.com

CapeCoralVeteransDayParade CapeCoralParkway 11a.m.-1:30p.m.,capecoral.gov

MiscastMischiefCabaret CulturalParkTheatre, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 7p.m.,239-772-5862 culturalparktheatre.org

Herman’sHermits starringPeterNoone BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHallatFSW,FortMyers 7:30p.m.239-481-4849 bbmannpah.com

SUN-9

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

BenefitConcertforHeroes MakingMusicwithAllRise RevivalwithRJHowson TommyLeeCook&BBB, BrotherLove,Gary&Kerri BuckinghamBluesBar, 5641BuckinghamRoad,FortMyers noon-6p.m.239-693-1111 Buckinghambar.com

NaplesConcertBand: AVeteran’sSalute CambierPark,Naples 2-4p.m.guestvocalistHeather Ivy,naplesconcertband.org

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

TheBrokenHearts TributetoTomPetty Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgates6p.m.,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com

LeeCountyCommunityBand: Stars,StripesandSpotlights MarinerHighSchool, 701ChiquitaBlvd.,CapeCoral 3p.m.,www.leecountyband.org

GulfCoastSymphony: ANightatTheOscars

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHallatFSW,FortMyers 7p.m.239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org

BluesandBloodysConcertSeries

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

AVeryVictorianMurder CulturalParkTheatre, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 2p.m.,239-772-5862 culturalparktheatre.org

NisitaConcertSeries: JeanineDarnell&MichaelBaron U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers 3p.m.,fgcu.edu/bsma

MON-10

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

TUE-11

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

Cayman

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

WED-12

DaveJ

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

ACMASongwriterShowcase KoreshanStatePark,3800 CorkscrewRoad,Estero BillMetts,KimMayfieldandBoz Naboznyperform,7p.m., friendsofkoreshan.org

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

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

TommyLeeCook &BuckinghamBluesBand BuckinghamBluesBar 5641BuckinghamRoad,FortMyers 8-11p.m.,239-693-1111 Buckinghambar.com

GrandSlam

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

THU-13

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

ComedianTreyKennedy TheRelatableTour SeminoleCasinoHotel, 506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

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

Schism:TributetoTool Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgates6p.m.,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com

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

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

MotownandMartinis

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

TheExpendablesinconcert

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

JazzatTheMACC:TributetoElla FitzgeraldandLouisArmstrong MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 7p.m.239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org

FRI-14

Rocker

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

TheSkinofOurTeeth Nov.14-16 TheatreLab,ArtsComplex, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers fgcu.edu/theatrelab

FRI-14continued

DavidNailinconcert

SeminoleCasinoHotel, 506S.1stSt.,Immokalee SheenaBrookopens,8p.m., 800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

Frontiers-Journeytribute Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgates6p.m.,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com

GulfshorePlayhousepresents IrvingBerlin’sWhiteChristmas ThroughDec.21

TheBakerTheatreandEducation Center,100Goodlette-FrankRoad, Naples,239-261-7529 gulfshoreplayhouse.org

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

BadfishwithJoeSamba

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

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

SheenaBrook

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 9p.m.-1a.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

JoyintheHall ThroughDec.29 VisualArtsCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda 941-639-8810

DuelingPianos

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

SAT-15

RadioRoad

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

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

FloydNationinconcert SeminoleCasinoHotel, 506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

CoralStoneBand

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

GulfCoastSymphony: ASymphonyofFirsts MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411Shirelane,FortMyers 2and7:30p.m.239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org

BingoLoco

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

MikeImbasciani &HisBluezRockerz

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

CookingfortheArts

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 6p.m.,239-333-1933sbdac.com

JingleandJammies

HolidayLightingoftheVillage Fishermen’sVillage, 1200W.RettaEsplan.,PuntaGorda 5p.m.941-639-8721

FreeFamilyArtLab-10a.m. ReelFamiliesFilmSeries-noon AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-939-2787,artinlee.org

WelcomeHomecelebration forJohnnyAllenderwith TommyLeeCook&BBB, JoshRowand&friends BuckinghamBluesBar 5641BuckinghamRoad,FortMyers 2-7p.m.,239-693-1111 Buckinghambar.com

FMBand

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

SUN-16

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

Katelyn&Jules andCharlieMcCoy CulturalParkTheatre, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 2p.m.,239-772-5862 culturalparktheatre.org

NisitaConcertSeries: RawlinsChamberEnsemble U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers 3p.m.,fgcu.edu/bsma

ChoralArtistry: Haydn’sNelsonMass FaithPresbyterianChurch,4544 CoronadoParkway,CapeCoral 4p.m.,choralartistry.org

ForeverTattooParlour 20thAnniversary&Convention TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, noon-9p.m.,239-985-9839 theranchfortmyers.com

BruceTeller

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

TommyLeeCook &BuckinghamBluesBand BuckinghamBluesBar 5641BuckinghamRoad,FortMyers 3-6p.m.,239-693-1111 Buckinghambar.com

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

MON-17

JoeyFiato

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

TUE-18

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

GrandSlam

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

BillBeck

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

TUE-18continued

FSWChoralConcert

BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWPkwy,FortMyers 3p.m.,free,fsw.edu/artsfsw

WED-19

DaveJ

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

TommyLeeCook &BuckinghamBluesBand

BuckinghamBluesBar 5641BuckinghamRoad,FortMyers 8-11p.m.,239-693-1111

RobBrooks

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007

OnceUponaChristmastime ThroughDec.6

MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 239-277-1700

JoshRowand

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

TheNaplesPlayers: LittleWomenthemusical ThroughDec.21

KizzieTheater, 7015thAve.S.,Naples 239-263-7990naplesplayers.org

THU-20

SmokinAces

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

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

CharlottePlayers:OverTheTavern ThroughDec.14

TheCharlottePlayers, LangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022,charlotteplayers.org

AnnualAmerican SandsculptingChampionship Nov.20-24

DiamondHeadBeachResort, 2000EsteroBlvd.,FortMyersBeach 10a.m.-4p.m. fmbsandsculpting.com

N OVEMBER C ALENDAR

WinterWonderettes

SAT-22

TamiamiTaleTellers PeaceCommunityChurch 17671PineRidgeRoad, FortMyersBeach 2-4p.m.,239-849-7666

JohnnyRogersBandtributeto Elvis,RoyOrbison,BuddyHolly andJerryLeeLewis TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

TheOffBroadwayPalmTheatreisdeckingthehallswith festivefuninTheWinterWonderettes,playingNov.27 throughDec.28.Ticketscanbereservedbycalling239278-4422,visitingBroadwayPalm.comorstoppingbythe boxofficeat1380ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

DannyMasters

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

JazzLounge

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

DennisJonesBand

BuckinghamBluesBar, 5641BuckinghamRoad,FortMyers 8-11p.m.239-693-1111 Buckinghambar.com

HighwaytoHellAC/DCtribute Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgates6p.m.,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com

RewindBand

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

FRI-21

FortMyersMusicWalk DowntownFortMyers 6p.m.www.myriverdistrict.com

ComedianJakeKlark FloridaRepertoryTheatre, BayStreet,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-332-4488

TheLalasBurlesqueShow SeminoleCasinoHotel, 506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,800-218-0007

AChristmasStorythemusical ThroughDec.28 BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422

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

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

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

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

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

NFusion ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,800-218-0007

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

Nightrain:tributetoGunsNRoses Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgates6p.m.,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com

BackyardBluesfest:TommyLee Cook&BuckinghamBluesBand, JimmyCarpenterandTerryHanck BuckinghamBluesBar 5641BuckinghamRoad,FortMyers 2-7p.m.,239-693-1111 Buckinghambar.com

AmericanaCommunityMusic Association:JannKlose AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers JoeTerlizziopens,7p.m., www.americanacma.org

ArtWalk Nov.22and23 PromenadeatBonitaBay 26795SouthBayDrive, BonitaSprings Saturdaynoonto7p.m., Sunday10a.m.-5p.m. promenadeshops.com

HudsonWestbrookinconcert TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m., 239-985-9839,Soldoutshow. theranchfortmyers.com

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

Oops!We’reaTroupe! HolidayImprovShow CulturalParkTheatre, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 7p.m.,239-772-5862 culturalparktheatre.org

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

SAT - 22 continued

Treaty Oak Revival in concert

Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero 8 p m , hertzarena com

One Hot Mess

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St , Cape Coral, 7 - 10 p m , 239-540-8454

Christmas Countdown Arts & Crafts Show

Saturday and Sunday Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor St , Punta Gorda 10 a m - 3 p m 941-833-5444

N Fusion

Zig Zag Lounge, Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St , Immokalee 8 p m , 800-218-0007

SUN - 23

Dirty Work

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

Southwest Florida Concert Band

South Fort Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers

2 p m guest vocalist Heather Ivy southwestfloridaconcertband org

ACMA Songwriters Circle

All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers

2 p m , www americanacma org

Book of Moron: Robert Dubac Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p m , 239-495-8989

Robin Hawkins

The Center Bar,

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

Tommy Lee Cook & Buckingham Blues Band

Buckingham Blues Bar 5641 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers 3 - 6 p m , 239-693-1111

Naples Big Band

Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S , Naples 2 p m naplesbigband com

Candlelight Concerts:

A tribute to Taylor Swift - 6p.m. Best of The Beatles - 8:30 p m Music and Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers 239-277-1700

N O V E M B E R C A L E N D A R

Voices of Naples concert

First Presbyterian Church, 250 Sixth St , Naples 4 p m voicesofnaples org

MON - 24

Joey Fiato

The Center Bar,

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

TUE - 25

Wendy Renee

The Center Bar,

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

Soapy Tuna

Zig Zag Lounge, Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St , Immokalee

6 - 10 p m , 800-218-0007

Fort Myers Tip-Off

Nov 24 - 29

Sun Coast Credit Union Arean a at FSW, 13351 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers

Men’s and women’s college basketball www fortmyerstipof f com

Merry & Bright Art Market Through Dec 18

Cape Coral Art Center, 4533 Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral, 239-574-0802

WED - 26

Dave J

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

Tommy Lee Cook

& Buckingham Blues Band

Buckingham Blues Bar 5641 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers 8 - 11 p m , 239-693-1111 Buckinghambar com

Josh Rowand

The Center Bar,

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

Sideshow Bob

Zig Zag Lounge, Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St , Immokalee 6 - 10 p m , 800-218-0007

THU - 27

Winter Wonderettes Through Dec 28

Of f Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd , Fort Myers 239-278-4422

FRI

-

28

The Outsiderz

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St , Cape Coral, 7 - 10 p m , 239-540-8454

The Temptations, Four Tops tribute

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

50th annual Holiday Nights Nov 28 - Jan 4

Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers edisonfordwinterestates org

Comedian Jake Klark

Florida Repertor y Theatre, Bay Street, Fort Myers 7 p m , 239-332-4488

Limited Edition

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

K Luv & United Funk Foundation Zig Zag Lounge, Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St , Immokalee 8 p m , 800-218-0007

Holiday Nights on the Lawn Nov 28 and 29

Cape Coral City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd 4 - 8 p m , capecoral gov

SAT - 29

The Sixxes

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St , Cape Coral, 7 - 10 p m , 239-540-8454

Tower of Power in concert

Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St , Immokalee 8 p m , 800-218-0007 moreinparadise com

Cape Coral Museum of History presents Classic Car Fest Cultural Park, 544 Cultural Park Blvd , Cape Coral 10 a m - 1 p m 239-772-7037 capecoralmuseum org

Given to Fly:

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

Majesty of Rock:

The Music of Jour ney & Styx

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

Stor m Smart End of 2025

Hurricane Season Celebration Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 5 - 10 p m , 239-939-2787

Christmas Lights Ceremony Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd , Cape Coral 5 p m , 239-772-5862 culturalparktheatre org

Festival of Misfit Toys

Bay Street Yard, 2136 Bay St , Fort Myers, noon - 10 p m , music by Donefor, We’re Wolves, Twin Rova, Dirty Rivals, Discord Theor y, ALYK, 180xSummer, Create Control, Bargain Bin Heroes, free admission, unopened toy donations eventbrite com

Simply-Fi

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

K Luv & United Funk Foundation

Zig Zag Lounge, Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St , Immokalee 8 p m , 800-218-0007 moreinparadise com

SUN - 30

Breeze

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

One Night of Queen Live: Gary Mullen & The Works Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St , Immokalee 8 p m , 800-218-0007 moreinparadise com

Island Troy

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

ACMA Songwriters Circle

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

Naples Dixieland Jazz Band

Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S , Naples 2 p m thenaplesjazzsociety org

Tommy Lee Cook & Buckingham Blues Band

Buckingham Blues Bar 5641 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers 3 - 6 p m , 239-693-1111 Buckinghambar com

GulfshoreOperabringsCarmen tothreeSouthwestFloridavenues

GulfshoreOperaopensits 12thseasoninearlyDecember withanunforgettableproduction ofGeorgesBizet'sCarmen,presentedacrossSouthwest Florida'smajorperformingarts venues.

Knownforitsthrillingstory andiconicmusic,Carmenisa bold,crowd-pleasingoperathat marksGO'scontinuedleadership astheregion'sonlypresenterof full-scalegrandoperaatArtis–Naples,BarbaraB.Mann PerformingArtsHallandthe CharlottePerformingArtsCenter.

Thisclassicstagingof Carmencapturesthefireand freedomofBizet'smasterpiece, setin1830sSeville.TheproductionfeaturestraditionalSpanish scenery,boldvisuals,andrichly huedcostumes,withEnglishsurtitlestoenhanceaccessibility.

Inthetitlerole,Gulfshore Operaisthrilledtofeature acclaimedmezzo-sopranoLisa MarieRogali,hasbeenpraised forher“warm,nuancedvoice” and“spontaneity”onthestage.Arising star,Rogalihasperformedwithleading companiesacrossthecountry,including VirginiaOpera,MinnesotaOpera, DetroitOpera,andSarasotaOpera. Hercaptivatingartistryandpowerful stagecharismapromiseaCarmenwho isbothirresistiblyfree-spiritedand emotionallymagnetic.

Lyrictenorandrisingstar BrendanBoyleisrenowned forhiscombinationofheroic soundandimposingstage presence.HewillplayDon Jose.

TylerPutman,bass-baritone,hasbeenpraisedfor his“robustandresonant” voiceandversatileperformances.Hewillplaytherole ofEscamillo.

AveryBoettcher,soprano,returnsto GOafterherdazzlingperformanceof DonnaElvirainSeason9Don Giovanni.InCarmen,shewillplay Micaela.

Otherperformingartistsinclude sopranoJuliaIzquierdoasFrasquita, mezzo-sopranoKellyGuerraas Mercedes,bass-baritoneLuisOrozco

asElDancairo,tenorSeth YoungloveasElRemendado, tenorDavidDai-HanLeeas Zunigaandbass-baritone JosephCalzadaasMorales. Musicdirectorandconductor isJorgeParodi,whileJosh Shawisstagemanager. Performanceswillfeature liveorchestralaccompaniment bytheFloridaPhilharmonicin FortMyersandPuntaGorda, aswellastheNaples PhilharmonicinNaples. Attheheartofthedramais Carmen—awomanwhorefusestobepossessed,enchanting allwhocrossherpath.When herindependenceclasheswith DonJosé’sobsessivelove, passionspiralsintojealousy, leadingtoinevitabletragedy. Throughunforgettablemelodies likethe“Habanera”andthe “ToreadorSong,”Carmen explorestheintoxicatingpower ofdesireandtheperilouscost oftruefreedom.

"Carmenishighdramayou canfeel—melody,movement,andcharacterinperfecttension,"saidGOgeneraldirectorandartisticdirector SteffaniePearce."We’rethrilledto launchSeason12withsuchanemotionallypowerfulproductionthatembodiestheboldspiritofourcompany."

Performanceschedule: Dec.2at7p.m.atBarbara B.MannPerformingArtsHall, FortMyers Dec.4at7p.m.at CharlottePerformingArts Center,PuntaGorda Dec.7at7p.m.atHayes Hall,Artis–Naples,Naples Purchaseticketsandfind moreinformationat www.GulfshoreOpera.orgor call239-529-3925.

LisaMarieRogali

TylerPutman

BrendanBoyle

AveryBoettcher

NaplesBigBandstartsseasonNov.23

TheNaplesBigBand kicksoffitsnewseason Nov.23at2p.m.witha concertatCambierPark indowntownNaples.

TheNaplesBigBand entertainsthepublicwith dynamicbigbandperformancesinstyles spanningtheswingera tothemodernday,while alsonurturingthemusicaldevelopmentoflocal youthswithourfinancial support.Witha20-year historyofdeliveringdynamicpublicandprivateperformances,theNaplesBigBandisreachingnewheightsmusically andphilanthropically.

Packedwithprofessionalplayers,thebandisdirectedby renownedtrumpeterandflugelhornistJamesCastaldi.His devotionandunderstandingofthemusichaveresultedin growingaudiencesandanexpansionofthenumberof showsandvenuesweperformat.

Thebandhasalwayssupportedmusiceducationinlocal schoolswithsubstantialmonetaryaid.Thoughtheawards havegrown,theyalwayshaveadesiretodomore.

The2025-26scheduleforCambierParkincludesDec. 15at7p.m.,Jan.12at7p.m.,Feb.9at7p.m.,March8at 2p.m.andApril13at7p.m.

Theschedulefor VeteransParkon MarcoIslandincludes Jan.4at2p.m., Feb.1at2p.m.and March1at2p.m.

A$10perperson suggesteddonation duringintermissionat publicconcertsin CambierParkand VeteransParkis appreciated.

Newthisyear, NaplesBigBandwill beplayingatArtsBonitaPerformingArtsCenteronBonita BeachRoad.ThefirstconcerttherewillbeWednesday, Dec.17at7p.m.Thisconcertwillfeatureanunforgettable eveningofclassicholidayfavoritesandtimelessbigband standardsthatwillhaveyoudancingintheaisles.Ourband bringsthesophisticatedsoundsofthebigbanderatolife withbrassthatgleamsasbrightasChristmastinseland rhythmsthatswingharderthanSanta'ssleighbells.

FutureArtsBonitaconcertswillbeJan.31,Feb.13and March28.Theseareticketedeventsheldinatheatre.Itwill havecabaretandtraditionalseatingwithabaranddance floor.Fortickets,call239-495-8989orvisitartsbonita.org FormoreinformationabouttheNaplesBigBand,visit naplesbigband.com

BonitaSpringsConcertBandopensseasonNov.2

TheBonitaSpringsConcertBandwillpresentitsfirstconcertoftheseasonSunday,Nov.2at6p.m.atRiversidePark inOldBonita.Theband’sveryspecialguestvocalistwillbe CarolannSanitawithguestconductorPaulMurtha.

AlsoavailablewillbethepatrioticpoembyRobertChapin, “TheWall.”Autographcopieswillbeavailablefor$10with proceedsgoingtotheBonitaSpringsConcertBand.

Carolannwillsing“U.S.ArmedForcesSalute”and“God BlessAmerica.”Theconcertisasalutetoourtroops,veterans andfamilyalike.Othersongsinclude“Tapsfor3Solo TrumpetsandWindBand,”“SweetLandofLiberty”andPaul Murthawillconduct“Arlington(wheretheGiantsLie Sleeping)”and“BillyJoelTribute.”

CarolannSanitaisthrilledtoperformagainwiththeBonita SpringsConcertBand.ShehastouredasMarianinThe

MusicManandMariainWestSideStory’sinternationaltours. HernotablecreditsincludeperformanceswithLindaEderon Broadway,androlesinvariousproductionssuchasLes Miserables,MackandMabel,andUrinetown.Recently,she reprisedherroleasMariainWestSideStoryandstarredin SpamalotasTheLadyoftheLake.Carolannhassoloedwith multipleorchestrasandcurrentlyteachesvoiceatFGCUwhile owningCSVVocalStudioinNorthNaples.

MembersofthebandareunderthedirectionofGarySmith whoretiredafter24yearsasconductoroftheUniversityof IllinoisMarchingIlliniBandandSymphonicBand.

Becomea“FriendoftheBand.”Findoutmoreatbonitaspringsconcertband.org.Theconcertwillalsobereplayed laterintheweekonFacebookatbonitaspringsconcertband. BringyourfamilyandfriendswithalawnchairNov.2.

TheKCandthe SunshineBand:Doin’It WorldTourwithopening actLuciMartinandNorma JeanWrightisheadingto SeminoleCasinoHotel ImmokaleeonFriday,Feb. 13at8p.m.withgates openingat7p.m.

KCandtheSunshine Bandarestillaswidely populartodayasthey werewhentheyfirst dancedintothemusic scene50yearsago.Harry WayneCasey–KCfor short–developeda uniquefusionofR&Band funk,withahintofaLatin percussiongroove,giving usanimpressivestringof hitslike“GetDown Tonight,”“That’sTheWay(ILikeIt)”and “ShakeYourBooty.”Withsalesofover 100millionrecords,nineGrammynominations,threeGrammyAwardsandan AmericanMusicAward,KCandthe SunshineBandwasoneofthemostprogressivebandsofthe70sandiscredited withchangingthesoundofmodernpop music.Today,KCandtheSunshine Bandplayover100liveshowsannually, circlingthecountryandplayingdates regularlythroughoutEurope,Australia andSouthAmerica.Thisyear,KCwill celebrate50yearsofentertainingus, writingsongs,andperformingaroundthe worldandhasnointentionofstopping.

hissingle,“UnconditionalLovefeaturing BimboJones.”InMarchof2015KCand theSunshineBandreleased“Feeling You!The60s.”Thealbumwasatribute totheerathatshapedKCintotherevolutionaryartisthebecameinthe70s. Coversonthealbumincludesongsby sixtieslegendsBobDylan,BenE.King, TheKinks,TheRighteousBrothers, JackieDeShannon,AaronNevilleand manymore.JustliketherestofAmerica duringthattimehewasinspiredbythe music,innocence,sex,socialandpoliticalmovementsandcountercultureofthe era,whichledtohimfoundingtheDance Revolutionandteachingtheworldhow toboogie.

InthelastdecadeKChascontinued toinfluencethedanceanddiscoscene byreleasingnewmusic,mostrecently

OpeningforKCwillbeLuciMartin andNormaJeanWright,whobrought style,sophistication,andsoultoCHICas

thegroup’soriginallead vocalists.AlongsideproducersNileRodgersand BernardEdwardsanddrummerTonyThompson,these legendaryladiesmadeCHIC synonymouswithinfectious hooksandtimelessgrooves. Theycollectedawallofgold andplatinumalbums,fueling thechartswithhitsthatdominatedclubsandairwaves acrosstheglobe.

Theirstorybeginsin 1977,whenCHIC’sgoldsellingeponymousdebut featuringWrightasthe group’sfirstleadvocalist. Thealbumgeneratedapair ofchart-toppingdiscohits, “EverybodyDance”andthe Grammy-nominated“Dance, Dance,Dance.”Martinjoinedshortly thereafterandaccompaniedWrighton leadsduringCHIC’sfirsttour.When RodgersandEdwardsproducedWright’s self-titledsolodebut,yieldingherhitsingle"Saturday,”Martinsteppeduptofront CHICasleadvocalistsalongwithAlfa Anderson,spawninghitsongs“Le Freak,”“GoodTimes”andmanymore.

FollowingtheirtenureinCHIC, WrightandMartinhaveworkedcollectivelywithanarrayofmusiciconssuch asArethaFranklin,Madonna,Luther Vandross,MichaelJackson,DianaRoss, SisterSledgeandothers.

Ticketsforthisoutdoorconcertare availablefromTicketmasterorat www.moreinparadise.com.Theconcertis opentoallages.

DuelingpianosreturnsNov.14

toSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter

Getreadyforanightof unstoppableenergyand musicalfunasDueling PianostakesovertheGrand AtriumattheSidney& BerneDavisArtCenteron Friday,Nov.14.

Doorsopenat6:30p.m., andtheconcertbeginsat 7:30p.m.

Featuringpowerhouse performersPaulNicodemi andMattNewbold,thisinteractivemusicexperience bringstwograndpianosface tofaceinthecenteroftheAtrium, surroundedbyaudienceseatingin theround.Theaudiencedrivesthe show,selectingsongsandchallengingtheperformerstokeepupwith theirrequests.Frompophitstoclassicrockfavorites,eachsetbecomes aspontaneous,high-energyperformancethatthrivesonparticipation.

dictable,andendlesslyentertaining. Everyperformancefillstheroomwith laughter,music,andcamaraderie. Theeventhasalonghistoryofselling out,offeringoneofthemostexciting andaffordablenightsoutin DowntownFortMyers.

Backlotparty Nov.21atSBDAC

ThisNovember,theSidney&Berne DavisArtCenteronceagaintransforms MusicWalkintoanexplosionofsound, lightandartistry.

OnFriday,Nov.21at7p.m.,thehiddenbacklotbehindSBDACwillmorph intoanopen-aircreativeplaygroundas TheBackLot:[EventSubtitleHere]takes overdowntownFortMyers.

BornfromthemindofIzzyAyeEye,a free-rangemultidisciplinaryartistand musician,theBackLotmergesthespirit ofundergroundartistrywiththescaleand spectacleofafull-scalefestival.Nativeto MexicoandraisedintheMidwest,Izzy nowcallsSouthwestFloridahome—infusingtheregion’screativescenewithcolor, grit,andfearlessexperimentation.

DuelingPianosisafanfavoritefor goodreason.Itisengaging,unpre-

Purchaseticketsatsbdac.com Formoreinformation,callthebox officeat239-333-1933.TheDavisArt Centerislocatedat2301FirstSt., FortMyers.

ThemusiclineupincludesAmulet Yellow,Antonenow,Ichinen,DeadEnd Collective,EllenaJ,AriRose,SinLiedn’ Mcrk.

Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenteris locatedat2301FirstSt.,FortMyers.For ticketsandinfo,call239-333-1933orvisit sbdac.com.

BenGage,JannKlose atACMAlisteningroom

TheAmericanaCommunityMusic Associationkeepsthelivemusicgoing withintimateconcertsattheirFort Myerslisteningroom.

Theremaining2025scheduleatthe ACMAlisteningroomincludesBen GageonNov.1,JannKloseonNov.22 andJoeCrookstononDec.6.

BenGagewillperformattheACMA listeningroomonNov.1with HouseboatJimopeningthatshow.

BenGagegrewupintherustbeltof NortheastOhio,spreadoutinthecountrysidealongthegreatLakeErie.His rootsrundeepbesidethehardworking bluecollarsthatOhiohastoboast. Thattenacity,loveoffamily,and respectforalongdaycanbeseenin hismusic.Hedoesn’tshyawayfrom life’supsanddownsandsewshuman experiencewithinallhissongs,artfully, withouttheneedtobashyouoverthe headwithideas.InFallof2021Ben quithisjobinthetech-sectortopursue musicfulltime.NowhetravelstheUS sharingstoriesandsongsandalways collectingmore.

Folkandbluesmusicgivesusaway tohandalongastory,andit’swhat fuelsBen’ssongwritingandthereason heincludesthelistener.Thebeststory setsasidethecomplexitiesandfocuses onhonesty.Youwillfindyourselffeeling asthoughyou’veheardhissongs

beforeevenifit’syourfirsttime.

TheACMAwelcomesJannKlose backtothelisteningroomonSaturday, Nov.22.

SoaringAmericanavocalsalong withsomeartisticexperimentationinto reggaeandpunkgetsyou,JannKlose.

Heisanaward-winningpopsingersongwriter,whohasreleasedseven albumsandtwoEPs.Klosewasraised

Newsongwritershowcase

Nov.12atKoreshanStatePark

TheFriendsofKoreshanStateParkinEsterohavepartneredwiththeACMA(AmericanaCommunityMusic Association)topresentmonthlyconcertsfeaturingall-originalmusicbytalentedlocalartists.

AsongwritershowcaseisscheduledforNov.12at7 p.m.featuringBillMetts,KimMayfield&BozNabozny. Bringachairorblanketandsettleinforanevening underthestars.Iftheweatherdoesn’tcooperate,theshow willbecanceledandyourticketswillbehonoredatnext month’sperformance.

Ticketsare$10(includesparking)Childrenunder12are free.Advanceticketsareavailableonlineatfriendsofkoreshan.org.Gatesopenat6:30p.m.Showrunsfrom7to9 p.m.witha20minuteintermission

inKenya,SouthAfrica,Germanyand theUnitedStates.Singlesfromhis mostrecentalbumsSurrenderandIn Tandemhaveaccumulatedover10millionstreamsacrossallplatformsand chartedonTop40radioinboththeUS andSouthAfrica.

Jannservedasthesingingvoiceof TimBuckleyinthe2012filmGreetings fromTimBuckley.Hissongshavebeen heardontheGrammynominated HealthyFoodForThoughtcompilation, chartedintheBillboardTop10compilationActionMovesPeopleUnited,and haveappearedinMTVCribsandthe moviesMarriedYoung,DeadBroke andOneLittleFinger,whereheworked alongsideQuincyJones.

ACMAmemberJoeTerlizziwillopen theNov.22show.

OnDec.11,MusicUndertheStars attheCalusaNatureCenterwelcomes AndyWahlbergandDougShemenski. Theseconcertstakeplaceinsidethe planetarium.Ticketsareavailableat calusanature.org

Doorsopenat6:30p.m.formostlisteningroomshows.TheACMAlisteningroomislocatedatAllFaiths UnitarianCongregation,2756 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.

Formoredetailsandschedules,visit americanacma.orgorfollowthemon Facebook.

BenGage

JannKlose

BestoftheBestTributeBandsarePerformingat THESTAGE

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FlowerPowerRevival

FRIDAY,OCT.31

TheAlterEagles

SATURDAY,NOV.1

FabulousGirlsofMotown& ExcitingLadiesofDisco

THURSDAY,NOV.6

TheTemptations&TheFourTops

FRIDAY,NOV.7

NeilDiamond

SATURDAY,NOV.8

FleetwoodMac&StevieNicks

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KC&TheSunshineBand,BeeGees, DiscoDanceBand

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FRIDAY,NOV.14

TheAlterEagles

SATURDAY,NOV.15

EricClapton,BobDylan,StevieRayVaughn, JimiHendrix,Santana,StrayCatstributes byMikeImbasciani&HisBluezRockerz

THURSDAY,NOV.20

RewindDanceBand

FRIDAY,NOV.21

BadCompany,Foreigner,Aerosmith

SATURDAY,NOV.22

JohnnyRogersBandtributetoElvis, RoyOrbison,BuddyHolly,JerryLeeLewis, BrendaLee&PatsyCline

FRIDAY,NOV.28

TheTemptations&TheFourTops

SATURDAY,NOV.29

MajestyofRock: TheMusicofStyx&Journey

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WEDNESDAY,DEC.3

ARockinBlueChristmas withJohnnyRogersBand

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TheAlterEagles

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DoobieBrothers,SteveMillerBand, TheRollingStones

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NeilDiamond&BarbraStreisand

BOOKYOURHOLIDAY PARTYWITHUS!

GretchenWilsonatSeminoleCasinoHotelDec.5

“RedneckWoman”singerand countrypowerhouseGretchenWilson willperformatSeminoleCasinoHotel ImmokaleeFriday,Dec.5at8p.m., withdoorsopeningat7p.m.

Toallappearances,Wilsonwent fromtalentedobscuritytophenomenonalmostovernight.Hermeteoric rise,thekindexperiencedbyonlya handfulofartistsinthepastfew decades,wasthatrareinstance wheretalentandmomentmettoform aculturaltidalwave.

Herfirstsingle,“RedneckWoman,” spentsixweeksat#1in2004.Her debutalbum,“HereForTheParty,” soldmorethanfivemillioncopiesand spawnedthreemoretop5hitsincluding“Homewrecker,”“WhenIThink AboutCheatin’,”andthetitletrack, “HereForTheParty.”HersecondCD, “AllJackedUp,”sawfourmoresongs rideenthusiasticreviewstoplatinum status,andherthirdrecord,“Oneof theBoys,”solidifiedherpositionas oneofcontemporarymusic’smost

originalandmulti-facetedfemale artists.

Sinceherdebut,shehasbeenfeaturedon“60Minutes,”“DatelineNBC,” “20/20Primetime,”CNN’s“PeopleIn TheNews,”andshehasappearedon

virtuallyeverymorning,noonandlatenighttelevisionshowontheair.She haswonawardsfromACM,CMA, AMA,Billboard,andisaGrammywinner.

Aftermuchsoul-searching,prayer andconsultation,Wilsonleftheroriginallabelhomeandlaunchedherown labelRedneckRecordsin2009.She hasreleasedsixalbumsonthelabel. ShejoinedherbuddiesBig&Rich andCowboyTroyforthe 20thAnniversaryCelebrationTourearlierthisyearandreleasedanewsingle,“LittleMissRunnerUp.”Wilson wonTheMaskedSingerSeason13 as“Pearl”andrecentlywas announcedasthetourmanageron thenewCBSseries“TheRoad,” executiveproducedbyTaylor SheridanandBlakeSheltonandhostedbyKeithUrban.

Ticketsareavailablefrom Ticketmasteroratwww.moreinparadise.com.Attendeesmustbe21 yearsold.Parkingisfree.

LeeCountyCommunityBand

tosaluteveteransNov.9

atCapeCoralHighSchool

LeeCountyCommunity BandpresentsStars, Stripes&Spotlights:An AmericanCelebrationon Sunday,Nov.9at3p.m. atMarinerHighSchoolin CapeCoral.

LeeCountyCommunity BanddirectorGilPeltola, willleadtheover60-memberbandasStars,Stripes &Spotlightscelebrates America’ssoundtrack— fromBroadwayshowstopperstotimelessmarches, fromCopland’squiet lanestostadiumfanfare.

OnVeteransDay weekend,thebandwill honorservicemembers withArmedForcesSalute andunitethehallina patrioticsing-along. FeaturingtrombonefireworksinTailgateConcerto andclassicslikeNational Emblem,thisfamilyfriendlyconcertshinesa spotlightonthemusicthat hasliftedstages,parades, andcommunitiesacross thenation.

Theband’sfeatured vocalistisFredLamb, whosangformorethan 20yearswiththeUS ArmyBandPershing's Own,inWashington,DC, willalsobesinging.

TheLeeCounty CommunityBandwas originallyformedonNov. 21,1885,underthename oftheFortMyersBrass Band.

Thebandthatisknown todayastheLeeCounty CommunityBandwas incorporatedasa501(c)3 non-profItorganizationin 1982.Therehavebeen manychangesalongthe waybutonethinghas

beenkeptconstant–our commitmenttobringqualitymusicalentertainment totheLeeCounty Communityandtonever chargeafeetoattendour concerts.Weperformsix concertsduringanygiven season,whichrunsfrom Novemberofthecurrent yeartoAprilofthefollowingyear,toanearcapacityaudienceattheauditoriumoftheMarinerHigh SchoolinCapeCoral.

The60plusmembers areamateurs,semi-professionalandprofessional musicianswhograciously volunteertheirtimeand talenttosharetheirlove ofmusicwithourconcert attendees,justasthe originalmembersofthe FortMyersBrassBand didover130yearsago, makingthebandoneof theoldestsurvivingcommunitybandsintheUSA.

Concertswillbeperformedintheauditorium atMarinerHighSchool, 701ChiquitaBlvd.,Cape Coral.Thereisample parkingoffofTropicana ParkwayWest.

Allconcertsarefree andopentothepublic. Allconcertsbeginat3:00 PM.

Otherconcertdatesare Dec.7,Jan.11,Feb.15, March15andApril12.

Ifyouareinterestedin joiningordonatingtooffsetbandexpenses,phone 513-702-0380,visitonline atLeeCountyBand.org,emailthemat LeeCountyCommunityBan d@gmail.comorvisitus onFacebookand YouTube.

NovembershowsatArtsBonita

ArtsBonita’slivemusiccontinuesin NovemberwithshowsatthePerforming ArtsCenterinBonitaSprings.

Three-timeBroadwayWorldAward winner JeffersonMcDonald performs histributetothegoldeneraofrockand rollwithhisGreatBallsofFireBand, presentingthegreatsofJerryLeeLewis, ElvisPresley,ChuckBerry,JohnnyCash andmoreonNov.1at7:30p.m.

InLightofLedZeppelin,dedicated torevivifyingthelegendofLedZeppelin withvocalsandorchestralaspects,takes theArtsBonitaStageonNov.2at7p.m.

TheFunnyOldBroads,comedienne triowithanemphasisonstand-upand parodicalcomedy,returntoArtsBonita onNov.6at7:30p.m.

GreggieandtheJets,nationaltouringtributetotheclassicsofEltonJohn withoriginalarrangementsandglitzy costumechanges,performsatArts BonitaNov.7at7:30p.m.

HailingfromCalifornia,the Dreamboats areagroupofyoungperformersthatsingthetimelesssoundsof the1950sand60swithamodernflare. TheyperformatArtsBonitaonNov.8at 7:30p.m.

Residentartist ZachBartholomew dedicateshisNovemberconcerttotenor saxophonistHankMobley,knownbyhis nicknameMr.BlueNote,teamingupwith renownedsaxophonistJeffEllwoodon Nov.13at7:30p.m.

ShannonMcNally isaGrammy-nominatedsinger-songwriterknownforher blendedsoundofAmericana,soul,blues andcountrymusic.HershowatArts BonitatakesplaceNov.14at7:30p.m.

Residentartistandcabaretsinger MarkSanders celebratesthelegacyof FrankSinatrawith“SinatraonBroadway” onNov.18at7:30p.m.withhispianist PhilHinton.

Elements:TheEarth,Wind&Fire Experience isan11-pieceensemble dedicatedtoshowingthegrooveof Earth,Wind&Fire’sdiscographyand performances.TheyperformatArts BonitaNov.21at7:30p.m.

TaimaneGardner andherband, makingtheirArtsBonitadebutonNov. 21at8p.m.,usetheirukuleleskillsto blendthesoundsofclassical,rock,flamencoandislandtraditionsintoaunique musicalexperience.

ThetopVanHalentributeinthe UnitedStates, CompletelyUnchained, bringstheirenergytoArtsBonitaonNov. 22at7:30p.m.

TheBookofMoron combinesthe satireofstand-upandtheatricsoflive performanceintoonehilariousshow,

performedbyRobertDubaconNov.23 at7p.m.

GiventoFly capturesthelegacyof AmericanrockbandPearlJamandhas beenrecognizedbytheoriginalgroup, relayingthefactthattheirperformances areenjoyableandauthentic.Theyclose outthemonthwiththeirshowNov.29at 7:30p.m.

ThePerformingArtsCenterislocated at10150BonitaBeachRoadinBonita Springs.Fortickets,call239-495-8989or visitartsbonita.org.

Greggie&TheJets

Dreamboats

JeffersonMcDonald

Taimane

ChoralArtistrypresentspowerfulpairing ofclassicandcontemporarymasterworks

ChoralArtistryinvitesmusic loverstoaninspiringafternoonof choralbrillianceonSunday,Nov. 16at4pm.astheensemble presentsapowerfulandmoving concertfeaturingFranzJoseph Haydn’sLordNelsonMassand KylePederson’sAVision Unfolding.

Theconcertwillbeheldat FaithPresbyterianChurch,4544 CoronadoPkwy.inCapeCoral.

Theconcertopenswith Haydn’sLordNelsonMass,one ofthemostdramaticandcelebratedworksoftheClassicalera. Composedin1798duringatime ofpoliticalupheavalduetoongoingwarswithNapoleon,this massexudesbothpowerand reverence.

ItremainsoneofHaydn’s

mostenduringsacredcompositions.Itisalsoknownas“Massin UncertainTimes,”andpairswell withthesecondhalfrepertoire.

Pederson’sAVisionUnfolding, isamodernworkthatweaves poetryandmelodyintoanupliftingcallforunity,compassion, andcollectivehope.Composed in2020,thepiecespeakstothe beautyofdiversityandthepotentialofhumanitytoriseabovedivision.

AVisionUnfoldingincludes piano,spokenword,violinand trumpetwithtextsbyLangston Hughes,WaltWhitman,Robert Bode,ShanelleGabrieland Pederson.

UnderthedirectionofDr. TrentBrown,ChoralArtistrywill bejoinedbytheirprofessional

soloistsandchamberorchestra. Thepairingoftheworksreminds usthattimesofuncertaintyor politicaldivisionsarenotnew,but canbeenduredandovercome throughremindersofourshared humanity.

Ticketsareavailablenowat choralartistry.orgGeneraladmissionis$20,preferredseatingis $35andstudentsare$5.

ChoralArtistryisSouthwest Florida’spremierchoralensemble,knownforpresentingdynamicperformancesthatspanthe breadthofchoralliterature—from masterworkstocontemporary compositions.Withacommitment toartisticexcellenceandcommunityengagement,ChoralArtistry bringsmusictolifeinfreshand meaningfulways.

PeaceRiverBotanical&SculptureGardens planstwo-daymusiceventinDecember

Celebratetheseasonwithgardensinbloomandjinglesintune.

ThePeaceRiverBotanical andSculptureGardensinPunta GordawillholdJingleandJam Saturday,Dec.13andSunday, Dec.14.

Theweekendwillfeaturelive music,holidaygiftshop,visitby Santaandspecialcharacter guests,kidsactivities,foodtrucks andbar.

Musicalperformersinclude DavidLapiosteelpanon Saturday,Dec.13from9a.m.to noon.HewillbefollowedbyBeat StreetBandonstagefromnoon

to2p.m.Saturdaywillwrapup withmusicbyPhenomenal Animalfrom2to4p.m.

ThemusiclineuponSunday, Dec.14willbeDavidLapiosteel panfrom9a.m.tonoon,followed byMarker5fromnoonto2p.m. TheKollectionswillendthe weekendofmusicperforming2to 4p.m.

Forticketsandmoreinformation,call941-621-8299orvisit onlineatpeacerivergardens.org. ThePeaceRiverBotanical andSculptureGardensarelocatedat5827RiversideDrivein PuntaGorda.

AaronLewiscomingback toSeminoleCasinoJan.30

AaronLewisand TheStatelinesarecomingtoSeminoleCasino HotelImmokaleeJan. 30at8p.m.withdoors openingat7p.m. Ticketsareavailable fromTicketmasterorat moreinparadise.com. LewisfirstfoundsuccesswithStaind,the 2000s-erahardrockerswhoinjectedmeditative muscleintoanerabetterknownformindless aggression.Embracinghisrootstoearnarare secondroundofsuccess,aseriesofsolocountryprojectshaveledtotwoNo.1Billboard CountryAlbumdebuts–“TownLine”(2011)and “Sinner”(2016)–plusaPlatinumcollabwith heroesGeorgeJonesandCharlieDaniels (“CountryBoy”),andaGold-certifiedBillboard No.1with“AmITheOnlyOne”in2021.

SouthernFriedSwampJamFestivalJan.17

SeminoleCasinoHotel Immokaleepresentsthe SouthernFriedSwampJam FestivalonSaturday,Jan.17, withgatesopeningat2p.m.

Thefreefestivalwillfeature outdoorconcertsbyThe MarshallTuckerBand,Molly Hatchet,BellamyBrothers,and PurePrairieLeague,aswellas merchantsandfoodtrucks.

Parkingandadmissionarefree andattendeesshouldbringtheir ownchairsforconcertviewing. Forfulldetails,visitmoreinparadise.com.

TwoSouthernFriedSwamp JamVIPexperiencesareavailableforpurchasefromTicketmaster:

TheGatorTentVIPExperiencefeatures anopenbar,exclusivemerchandise,$15 freeplay,privatebathroomsandlounge seating

TheReservedFrontStageExperience featuresareservedspotinfrontofthe stage(bringyourownchair),twocomplimentarydrinks,$10freeplayandmore.

Thelineupforthefestivalincludes:

TheMarshallTuckerBand:The MarshallTuckerBandcametogetherasa young,hungry,andquitedrivensix-piece outfitinSpartanburg,S.C.in1972–having dulybaptizedthemselveswiththenameof ablindpianotuneraftertheyfoundit inscribedonakeytotheiroriginalrehearsalspace–andthey’vebeenintunewith

tearingituponlivestagesbothbigand smallallacrosstheglobeeversince.The band’smightymusiccatalog,consistingof morethan20studioalbumsandascoreof livereleases,hasrackedupmulti-platinum albumsalesmanytimesover.

MollyHatchet:MollyHatchetfirmly cementedtheirplaceinmusichistoryinthe late1970s.Theystoodalongsideother iconicSouthernrockbandsoutof Jacksonville,suchasLynyrdSkynyrdand theAllmanBrothers.Aperfectmixtureof Englishinvasionrock,blues,country,and gospelremainstheuniquesoundofMolly Hatchet.Theywerethehardesthittingof theSouthernrockbandsatthetimewhen, in1978,EpicRecordsreleasedMolly Hatchet’sself-titleddebutalbum.Itreached

multi-platinumstatusandin 1979,MollyHatchet’ssecond album“Flirtin’withDisaster”also quicklyachievedmulti-platinum sales.

BellamyBrothers:Howard andDavidBellamycontinueto provethatthetrailthey’veriddentofamehasbeenasunique astheirmusicitself.The Bellamysofficiallyliftedoffthe launchpadin1976whentheir single,“LetYourLoveFlow,” becameaninstantsmashin boththeU.S.andEurope.By thelate‘70’sTheBellamyswere emergingonthecountrycharts withthesmashhit“IfISaidYou HadABeautifulBody(WouldYouHoldIt AgainstMe).”Itprovedtobethefirstofa stringof14#1singlesintheU.S.alone.

PurePrairieLeague:Fromtheirbeginningsinmid-1960sOhiotothepresent-day, PurePrairieLeaguecontinuestoembellish therich50-plusyearhistoryofoneof Country-Rock’spioneeringforces.Their eponymousfirstalbumhasbeenhailedas a“majorearlyinfluenceintheemerging popularityofCountry-Rockmusic.”Their secondeffort,themulti-platinum“Bustin’ Out”broughtfanstheCraigFuller-penned classic“Amie,”alongwithothergemsof thegenre.With“TwoLaneHighway,”nine morealbumsandcountlessshows,alegacyhasbeenforgedandenrichedthatcontinuestothisday.

MarshallTuckerBand

NightattheOscars Nov.9atMannHall

Getreadyforaredcarpet eveningofmusicandglamour astheGulfCoastSymphony presentsANightattheOscars onSunday,Nov.9at7p.m.at theBarbaraB.Mann PerformingArtsHallatFSW.

Thisdazzlingconcertbrings themagicofHollywood’s biggestnighttothestage,featuringAcademyAward–winningsongs,sweepingorchestralscores,andiconicthemesfromOscar-winning films.Frombelovedballadstocinematicshowstoppers,audienceswillreliveunforgettablemovie momentsingrandsymphonicstyle.

TheGulfCoastSymphonycontinuesitsnewPopsattheMACCconcert seriesinNovemberbringingfamiliarandbelovedmusictolifewithfull orchestralperformances.

AllshowswillbeheldattheMusic&ArtsCommunityCenter,withtwo performanceseachevening,at6and8p.m.

UpcomingconcertsinthePopsattheMACCseriesinclude: Nov.1-EpicJourneys&Adventures:Asweepingselectionof Hollywood’sgreatestsoundtracks,fromIndianaJonesandPiratesofthe CaribbeantoBraveheartandTheLordoftheRings.

Nov.8-SciFi&FantasySoundworlds:ThemusicofAlsosprach Zarathustra,StarTrek,E.T.,CloseEncountersoftheThirdKind,Jurassic Park,Avatar,andmore,takinglistenersbeyondthescreenintowondrous realms.

March14-EchosoftheDanube:EchosoftheDanube—Aprogram celebratingtherichmusicalheritageoftheDanuberegion.

Fortickets,call239-277-1700orvisitgulfcoastsymphony.org.

Theperformancewillfeatureacclaimedvocalist SalViviano,whoserichvocalsandcharismaticpresencebringthespiritofthesilverscreentolife.With lushorchestrationsandspectacularvisuals,ANightat theOscarspromisesacelebrationofmusic’smost memorablemomentsandthetimelessallureofthe movies.

Dresstoimpressandexperiencetheelegance, excitementandemotionofHollywoodrightherein SouthwestFlorida—becauseonthisnight,everyone’sastar.Topurchasetickets,call239-481-4849or visitgulfcoastsymphony.org.

Audiencesare invitedtostepintothe OzdustBallroomas theMACCpresents WickedGoodParty,a high-energycelebrationinspiredbythe belovedWickedmusicalandupcoming movierelease,Wicked:ForGood,premieringintheatersonNov.21.

Withdazzlinglivevocalistsandapowerhouse band,WickedGoodPartybringsGlindaand Elphaba’smosticonicsongstolifeinanimmersive, sing-alongexperiencethatcapturestheheart,humor, andmagicofOz.From“Popular”to“DefyingGravity,” theeveningpromisesmusicalmomentsfansknow andlove.

Guestsareencouragedtodressfortheoccasion—whetheryou’rechannelingyourinnerGood Witch,WickedWitch,orjustaddingatouchofOz sparkle,costumesarewelcome.

Don’tmissWickedGoodPartyonFriday,Nov.7at 6and8:30p.m.attheMusic&ArtsCommunity Center,13411ShireLane,FortMyers.

Fortickets,call239-277-1700orvisitonlineat gulfcoastsymphony.org.

TheGulfCoastJazzCollectivecelebratestwoofjazz’smostlegendary voicesinJazzattheMACC:ATributetoEllaFitzgeraldandLouis Armstrong,onThursday,Nov.13at7p.m.attheMusic&ArtsCommunity Center,13411ShireLane,FortMyers.

FromElla’ssilky-smoothvocalstoLouis’sunmistakabletrumpetand gravellycharm,thisunforgettableconcertcapturesthetimelessmagicofa duothatdefinedanera.TheeveningfeaturestheGulfCoastJazz Collective’sworld-classmusiciansperformingthesongsthatmadeEllaand Louisjazzicons—fromswingingclassicstosoulfulballads.

Fortickets,call239-277-1700orvisitgulfcoastsymphony.org.

TheGulfCoastSymphony opensits2025–2026seasonwithA SymphonyofFirsts,acaptivating concertexperiencethatcelebrates theimagination,innovationand artistrythatshapedthesymphonic tradition.

Twoperformanceswilltake placeonSaturday,Nov.15at2 and7:30p.m.attheMusic&Arts CommunityCenter,13411Shire Lane,FortMyers.

Fromtheeleganceofthe Classicaleratotheboldvisionof themodernage,ASymphonyof Firststracestheevolutionof orchestralsoundthroughlandmark worksthatchangedmusicforever. Eachpiecemarksadefining momentofcreativityandexpression—wherecomposersexpandedwhatanorchestracouldsay, andhowdeeplyitcouldmoveus.

Theprogramincludeshighlights

fromHaydn,Mozart,Beethoven, Berlioz,Tchaikovsky,Prokofiev, Debussy,andCopland—each revealinga“first”inthehistoryof thesymphony.

•Haydn–SymphonyNo.94 “Surprise”(2ndMovement)

•Mozart–OverturetoThe MagicFlute

•Beethoven–SymphonyNo.5 (1stMovement)

•Berlioz–RomanCarnival Overture

•Tchaikovsky–Romeoand JulietFantasyOverture

•Prokofiev–SymphonyNo.1 “Classical”(I.Allegro)

•Debussy–Nocturnes: “Nuages”(Clouds)

•Copland–Fanfareforthe CommonMan

Fortickets,call239-277-1700 orvisitonlineat www.GulfCoastSymphony.org

SalViviano

PERFORMANCES INSWFLORIDA

NOV1

WarrenZeiders, ChayceBeckham HertzArena,Estero

NOV2

ClayWalker, DrakeMilligan CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, DowntownFortMyers

NOV6

EliYoungBand TheRanch,FortMyers

NOV7

SteelPanther TheRanch,FortMyers

NOV8

HermanʼsHermits starringPeterNoone BBMannHall,FortMyers

NOV13

TheExpendables TheRanch,FortMyers

NOV14

Seether,Daughtry CharlotteCo.Fairgrounds

DavidNail SeminoleCasinoImmokalee

NOV15

GavinAdcock CharlotteCo.Fairgrounds

FloydNation SeminoleCasinoImmokalee

NOV20

CreedFisher TheRanch,FortMyers

BenFolds BBMannHall,FortMyers

I N C ONCERT

David Nail

DavidNailwillperforminconcertNov.14at8p.m.at SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokalee.SouthwestFlorida singer-songwriterSheenBrookwillopentheshow. Forticketsandinformation,visitmoreinparadise.com

NOV21

KameronMarlowe SeminoleBrightonBayHotel

NOV22

HudsonWestbrook TheRanch,FortMyers

TreatyOakRevival HertzArena,Estero

NOV29

TowerofPower SeminoleCasinoImmokalee

DEC5

JoeBonamassa HertzArena,Estero

GretchenWilson SeminoleCasinoImmokalee

DEC6

BillMurray &HisBloodBrothers BBMannHall,FortMyers

DEC12

TrishaYearwood Artis–Naples

DEC13

DariusRucker, RussellDickerson LiveFest,Naples

DEC14

MichaelW.Smith BBMannHall,FortMyers

JAN9

TheSpinners SeminoleCasinoImmokalee

JAN10&11

BarryManilow HertzArena,Estero

JAN17

MarshallTuckerBand, MollyHatchet, BellamyBrothers, PurePrairieLeague SeminoleCasinoImmokalee

JAN30

AaronLewis SeminoleCasinoImmokalee

FEB13

KC&SunshineBand SeminoleCasinoImmokalee

FEB19

BaileyZimmerman HertzArena,Estero

FEB25

Styx,CheapTrick HertzArena,Estero

FEB27

RighteousBrothers BBMannHall,FortMyers

MAR7

PaulAnka BBMannHall,FortMyers

MAR13

LittleRiverBand CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, DowntownFortMyers

MAR20

ThirdDay HertzArena,Estero

DonMcLean SeminoleCasinoImmokalee

MAR21

JoshMeloy TheRanch,FortMyers

MAR26

ParkerMcCollum HertzArena,Estero

MAR28

TracyByrd TheRanch,FortMyers

APR11

LosLobos SeminoleCasinoImmokalee

APR19

Foreigner HertzArena,Estero

TheRanchConcertHall& SalooninFortMyersfeatures nationalcountryandrock artists.

Here’swhat’sonthescheduleatpresstime:

TheSamGallowayFord ConcertSeries presentsthe EliYoungBandonNov.6, CreedFisheronNov.20, HudsonWestbrookonNov.22 (soldout)andTracyByrdon March28,2026.

Ledbyanunmistakable vocalandbringingaTexasrockedgetomoderncountry for25years,theEliYoung Band'snever-changinglineup includesMikeEli,James Young,JonJonesandChris Thompson.

SAMGALLOWAYCONCERTSERIES

EliYoungBand-Nov.6

The18xRIAA-certifiedcountryhitmakersEliYoungBandlaunchanew erawithStrangeHours,outnow.As theband’sfirstindependentlyreleased albumviaUnLevelRecordsandtheir firstfull-albumreleaseinoverthree years,EliYoungBandshareswhy theykeepStrangeHours.

StrangeHourscomprises13 songs,allco-writtenasabandorwith long-trustedcollaborators,andintroducesanewchapterdrivenbyexperienceandamillionmilesofwisdom, fromabandofbrotherswhogrew fromhometownheroesintoglobe-trotting,chart-toppingpioneersstillvery muchintheirprime.EricArjesand JimmyRobbinsproduced12ofthe13 tracks,while“BadLuck”wasproduced byJulianRaymondandScott Borchetta.

“Westartedthisthingwhenwe werelike20yearsold,andit’sbeen suchacrazyroadandsuchalonger roadthananyofuscouldhaveconceptualizedatthetime,”saysbassist JonJones.“Ithinkrightnowfeelsalittlefullcircle,inareallyniceway.”

Seekingbothafreshstartanda returntotheirrootswiththisproject, thenever-changinglineupofMikeEli, JamesYoung,JonJonesandChris ThompsonsoughtoutPanhandle HouseStudiointheirhometownof Denton,Texas–thebirthplaceofthe collegefriends-turned-bandmates’ 2005debutalbumLevel,which

spawnedfan-favoritessuchas“Small TownKid”andsetthestageforthe numeroushitsthathavefollowedin the20yearssince.

“Now,wegettostepbackintoour Texasshoes,”vocalistEliagrees.“I thinkthisnewstufffindsusreaching deepintoourpastasaband.We’re rememberingwherethemagicwas–allthosesongswewantedtorecord forourLevelrecord,thatfeltwaytoo edgyforCountryRadioatthetime.”

Fortheband,beingindependent againforthefirsttimeinyearsisn’ta challenge,it’sareward–andthey tookthechancetoembracenotjust renewedcreativefreedom,butthefun oftheirselfcontainedlive-bandphilosophy.

“GoingbacktoPanhandleHouse wherewerecordedLevel,itfeelslike wegottoremindourselveswhywe startedmakingthekindofmusicwe make,”Elisays.“Whenthismusic comesout,Ithinkfanswillknowitis 100%comingfromus.”

“Honestly,goingtoPanhandle Housefeelslikegoingbacktoyour childhoodhomeinaway,”Jones notes.“Itjustevokesthesememories, likethisslightly-youngerversionof ourselvescomesout.”

“Onethingthat’sreallyspecialis we’vecomefullcircleandremember thatenergy,butwe’realsoolderand wiser,”drummerThompsonadds.“We haveyearsofstudio,songwritingand

performingexperienceunder ourbelt,sowehavemoreof ahonededgegoingin. That’sareallycooladvantage.”

Thecomfortlevelisplainlyevident.Exploringnew cornersoftheirpatented soundbyday,andgoing hometotheirfamilieseach night,thebandmembers werefreetobringevery ounceofthelast25yearsto bear.Tracksliketheleadsingle“HomeInHometown”are proof,featuringalltheelementsthatmadeEYBwhatit is–fromtheelectricvocal deliverytothedeeplytexturedsonicsandsoulful theme.

Atrue-to-experienceballadoflife onthehighway,“HomeInHometown” standsasaheart-on-their-sleevetributetothosethebandlovesmost–andwhatthey’velearnedfrom20+ yearsaway.Whileatmosphericguitars andasteadyrhythmicpulsecapturea senseofanticipation,anothereuphoric chorushelpsthebandunpackwhat “home”reallymeans.

“IwasdiggingdeepintoourTexas roots,”Elisaysofthemodern-classic midtempo.“IwantedtowritesomethingthatfeltlikePatGreenorJack Ingramwouldcut.Andwhenyoutravellikewedo,alotoftimesyou’re thinkingaboutcominghomeand beingwithyourfamily–but,it’salmost likeiftheymeetyouontheroad,anywherecanbehome.Itjustfeelsright. Iwantedtocapturethat.”

OtherupcomingshowsatThe RanchConcertHall (notpartofthe SamGallowaySeries)includeSteel PantheronNov.7,TheExpendables onNov.13,BadfishwithJoeSamba onNov.14,Hardwired-AVanHalen TributeonJan.29,MaddieandTaeon Feb.20andJoshMeloyonMarch21.

Forticketsandmoreconcertinfo, visittheranchfortmyers.com.

TheRanchConcertHalland Salooncanbereachedbycalling239985-9839.Formostshows,doors openat7p.m.atTheRanchConcert Hall&Saloonlocatedat2158Colonial Blvd.inFortMyers.

FestivalofTreesDec.4-7 atSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter

Theglowofholidaylightsreturnsto theheartoftheRiverDistrictasthe19th AnnualFestivalofTreesfillstheSidney &BerneDavisArtCenterwithcolor,creativityandcommunityspirit.

FromDec.4throughDec.7,the grandhallsoftheartcenterwillbetransformedintoawinterwonderlandwhere eachtreetellsastoryofgenerosity.

Everytreeisdesignedanddecorated bylocalbusinesses,filledwithgiftsvaluedbetween$1,750and$2,000,and raffledofftoraisemoneyforGoodwill IndustriesofSouthwestFloridaandthe Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenter.The eventsupportsyear-roundprogramsthat bringart,education,andopportunityto peoplethroughoutourregion.Raffleticketsareavailablefor$10each,3for$25, 10for$50,or25for$100,andallproceedsstaylocal.

PreviewParty

Wednesday,Dec.3from6–8p.m.

TheseasonbeginswiththePreview Party,aneveningforconnectionandcelebrationsurroundedbytheglowofnewly decoratedtrees.Guestscanenjoyhors d’oeuvresandasilentauctionfeaturing uniqueholidayitems,withwinnerstaking hometheirprizesthatsamenight. Ticketsare$50perperson,andproceedsbenefitbothhostingorganizations.

PublicTreeViewing–Dec.4-7

Visitorsareinvitedtostrollthrough theartcenter,admirethecreativityofthe trees,andpurchaseraffleticketsfora chancetowin.

ViewingHours:

Dec.4from11a.m.–9p.m. Dec.5from11a.m.–10p.m. Dec.6from10a.m.–10p.m. Dec.7from11a.m.–6p.m. Generaladmissionis$2perperson, andchildren5andunderarefree.

WineandPaintNight

Thursday,Dec.4from6–9p.m.

AcozyeveningintheConservatory offersgueststhechancetosip,paint, andcreatetogether.Participantswillbe guidedthroughafestiveartprojectand enjoyarelaxingnightfilledwithlaughter, warmth,andaglassofwine.

ArtWalk,WreathLighting&concert–Friday,Dec.5fromnoonto10p.m.

DowntownFortMyerswillshinebright duringArtWalk.MayorKevinAnderson willlightthegiantwreathat7p.m.,followedbyafreeoutdoorconcertwiththe BenAllenBandfrom7:30to10p.m.The daybeginsatnoonwithlivemusicand festiveactivitiesthroughoutthedistrict.

SantaʼsBlockPartyandHoliday RooftopParty–Saturday,Dec.6

FamiliescanjoinSanta’sBlockParty from10a.m.–2p.m.forcrafts,train rides,facepainting,andphotoswith SantaintheConservatory.Asevening falls,thecelebrationcontinuesabovethe cityattheHolidayRooftopPartyfrom 7:30-10p.m.,featuringmusic,cocktails andtheglowofholidaylightsacross downtown.

RaffleDrawing

Sunday,Dec.7at5p.m.

Theweekendconcludeswiththe highlyanticipatedraffledrawing.Guests canattendinpersonorwatchliveonthe

GoodwillSouthwestFloridaFacebook pageasthewinningticketsare announced.Eachtree,completewithall itsgifts,willbedeliveredtothewinner’s homethefollowingweekcourtesyofTwo MenandaTruck.

FestivalofTreesisareflectionof whatmakesSouthwestFloridastrong: generosity,creativity,andconnection. Theeventalsowelcomestoydonations throughtheFriendsofJanetFoundation, alocalnonprofitthathonorsthegiving spiritofJanetandAnnWilson.Guests whobringnew,unwrappedtoysreceive freeadmission,andallcollectedtoysare sharedwithlocalchildren’scharities.

Fornearlytwodecades,thiscelebrationhasbroughttogetherartists,families, andbusinessestoraisefundsthatkeep ourregionvibrant.Thejoyfoundineach ornament,ribbon,andtwinklinglightcarriesforwardthewarmthofacommunity thatbelievesinhelpingoneanother.

Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenteris locatedat2301FirstSt.,FortMyers.

Forticketsandmoreinformation,visit fortmyersfestivaloftrees.com

AnnualACTgalaand auctionsetforNov.8

AbuseCounselingandTreatment, Inc.(ACT)hasannounceditshighly anticipatedannualfundraisingevent, ArtsforACT2025:“AllJazzedUp” GalaandAuction,takingplaceon Saturday,Nov.8atthehistoric BurroughsHomeandGardensin downtownFortMyers.

Theeveningwillbeginat5p.m. withcocktails,asilentauction,raffle, andengagingactivities.At6:00p.m., guestswillenjoyaseateddinner,followedbyanenergeticliveauctionat7 p.m.ledbyrenownedauctioneerScott Robertson.Thenightconcludeswith musicanddancingunderthestars.

Formorethanfourdecades,ACThasprovidedcritical, life-savingservicesforvictimsofdomesticviolence,sexualassault,andhumantraffickingthroughoutLee,Hendry andGladescounties.AllproceedsfromArtsforACT directlysupportACT’smissionofprotecting,sheltering, andempoweringsurvivorsandtheirchildren.

“Wearethrilledtoonceagainbringthecommunity togetherforaneveningofart,entertainment,andgenerosity,”saidJenniferBenton,CEOofACT.“Everyticket purchasedandeverysponsorshippledgedmakesadirect impactinthelivesofsurvivorsinSouthwestFlorida.”

Tolearnmore,visitevent.gives/artsforact2025oremail jbenton@actabuse.com.

LittleRiverBandmembersinclude(front)WayneNelson-leadvocalsandbassguitar andChrisMarion-keysandvocals;(back)RyanRicks-drumsandvocals, ColinWhinnery-leadguitarandvocalsandBruceWallace-guitarandvocals.

LittleRiverBand returningtoCaloosaSoundAmphitheater

LittleRiverBandreturnstotheCaloosaSound AmphitheaterindowntownFortMyersonFriday,March 13at7p.m.

Oneofthemosticonicbandsofthe’70sand’80s takesthestagewithclassicslike“Reminiscing”and “LonesomeLoser.”Withtheirtrademarkharmoniesand timelesssound,thisisyourchancetorelivethehitsunder thestarsalongtheriverfront.

Their2023showattheamphitheatersoldout.

LittleRiverBandgarneredhugechartsuccesswith multi-platinumalbumsandchart-toppinghitsinthe70s and80s.Theirworldwidealbum,CD,anddigitaldownloadsamasstomorethan350million.

LRBcontinuestodeliverdistinctiveharmoniesand vocalabilitiesunderthedirectionof44yearLRBveteran, leadvocalistandbassplayerWayneNelson.Todate,

Waynehascontributedhistalentson24ofLittleRiver Band’salbums/CDs.LRBwashonorablydubbed“the bestsigningbandintheworld.”byEaglesfoundingmember,thelateGlennFrey.

LittleRiverBandhasundergoneanevolutionortwo sinceitsoriginsasanAustralianrockbandhungryto makeitinAmerica.

Fansnostalgicforsuchtunesas“Reminiscing”or “Lady”canjoinustohearthecurrentincarnationfora nightoffantasticmusic,memoriesandmore.

BandmembersincludeWayneNelson–leadvocals andbassguitar,ChrisMarion–keyboardsandvocals, RyanRicks–drumsandvocals,ColinWhinnery–lead guitarandvocalsandBruceWallace–guitarandvocals. Forticketsandmoreinformation,visitonlineat caloosasoundamp.comortixr.com

AmphitheaterwelcomesYachtRockRevueJan.22

Embarkonanostalgicvoyage throughtheshimmeringseasofmusic withYachtRockRevue,theultimate purveyorsofthesmooth,yachtrock soundandwhomanyreverentlyconsiderthekeepersoftheYachtRock fire.

TheCaloosaSoundAmphitheater welcomesYachtRockRevueonJan. 22at7p.m.

HailingfromAtlanta,thissensationalbandhascaptivatedaudiences worldwidewiththeirimmaculaterenditionsofclassichitsfromthelate'70s andearly'80s.

Inspiredbythegoldeneraofsoft rock,YachtRockRevuehasmastered theartofrecreatingthebreezyand laid-backtunesthatdefinedageneration.Fromthesun-kissedmelodiesof SteelyDanandMichaelMcDonaldto thevelvetyharmoniesofHall&Oates, theirrepertoirespansanoceanof belovedhitsthatevokememoriesof palmtrees,oceanbreezes,andcarefreesummers.

Sincetheirformationin2007,Yacht RockRevuehasamassedadevoted

following,drawingfansfromallwalks oflifetotheirextraordinaryliveperformances.Theirattentiontodetail anddevotiontoauthenticityareunrivaled,transportingaudiencestoatime

whenyachtpartiesandsmoothsailing weretheorderoftheday.

Forticketsandmoreinformation, visitonlineatcaloosasoundamp.com ortixr.com

D ININGIN S OUTHWEST F LORIDA

1stStreetDeli

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

Opendailynoon–8p.m.

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

EE-TO-LEET-KEGrill

TheEE-TO-LEET-KEGrillfeaturescontemporaryregionalcuisinesutilizingthefreshestselectionsofsteaks,seafood,andanarrayoflocally sourcedproduce.Thestartersmenunowfeatures Southwesttenderlointacoswithpicodegalloand chipotleaioli;chickenquesadillawithblackbeans, roastedcornandpepperjack;andgrilledpeach saladwitharugula,candiedpecans,goatcheese andlemonvinaigrette.Newadditionstotheentrée selectionsincludebeerbatterfishandchipswith coleslawandtartarsauce;blackenedFloridasnapper;crabcakeswithroastedcornsalsa;grilled12ounceribeyewithsofritoandgarlicpuree;anda beefBourguignonmadewithtenderlointips,pearl onions,mushrooms&redwine.Opendaily8a.m. –midnight.

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

EllaMae’sDiner

Nostalgiaservedwithasmile.Afun retro-inspiredeateryservingcomfort foodandclassicdinerfare.Slideintoa boothorpulluptothecounterfora burgerandmilkshakeorthebestalldaybreakfastyou’veeverhad.Ella Mae’sprovidesawelcometwisttothe classicsoutherndiner.CelebratingDr. EllaMaePiper’slegacy,it’sherethe communitycomestogethertoshare storiesastheyenjoyamealamidst vintage-inspiredfinishesandabright colorpalette.EllaMae’sDinerat LuminaryHotel&Co.isafunretroinspiredeateryservingupcomfortfood andclassicdinerfare.Slideintoa boothorpulluptothecounterfora burgerandmilkshakeorthebestalldaybreakfastyou’veeverhad.Ella Mae’sisopendailyfrom7amto2pm.Servingbreakfastalldayandlunch. LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 239-314-3854LuminaryHotel.com

LuckyMi

AnAsian-inspiredupscale restaurant,LuckyMiNoodle Houseispresentedasan open-kitchenconceptandfeaturesanoodlebar,diningroom andprivatefunctionarea. Chefsblendtraditionalingredientswithcontemporaryinfluencestocreatenewinterpretationsfordishessuchas VietnamesePhoNoodleSoup andKoreanBeefandBroccoli. 506South1stStreet,Immokalee 800-218-0007seminoleimmokaleecasino.com

OxbowBarandGrill

Casualdocksidediningon thedoorstepofDowntownFort Myers.Panoramicriverfront viewsontheCaloosahatchee. Aboater’sretreatwithan upbeatnauticalvibe.Serving coastalcuisineandmorefor brunch,lunchanddinner. Retailandrentalstoignite yourspiritofadventure.Dive intofreshseafood,oysterson thehalfshell,steaks,signature sandwiches,freshsalads, localcraftbeersandcurated cocktails.OurhoursareMonday-Thursday11a.m.-10p.m.,Fridayand Saturday11a.m.-11p.m.andSunday11a.m.-9p.m.Wenowofferbrunch onSaturdaysandSundays11a.m.-3p.m. 1300HendrySt.FortMyers 239-314-3856oxbowfortmyers.com

SilverKingCoastalKitchen

Luminary Hotel&Co. announced therebrandingofitssignature restaurant, formerly knownas TheSilver KingOcean Brasserie,to TheSilver KingCoastal Kitchen. Guestswill findamenurichwithshareabletapas-styleplates,vibrant entréescraftedwithfresh,localingredients,andafivecoursechef’stastingmenuforthoseseekingamoreadventurousdiningexperience.Morethanjustahotelrestaurant, TheSilverKingCoastalKitchenisaplacewherelocalsand travelersalikecangatheroverfoodthatsparksconversation. Therefreshedconceptcoincideswiththehotel’supcoming five-yearanniversary,markinganewchapterforoneof downtownFortMyers’mostcelebrateddiningdestinations. TheSilverKingCoastalKitchenwelcomesguestsTuesdaySaturday5to10p.m.

LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 239-207-4613

LuminaryHotel.com

ShrimpShack

Shrimp Shackisnota fancyrestaurantwitha luxuriousinteriororentrée plateswithall thegarnishes &sauces. ShrimpShack isacasualno frillhometown restaurantthat simplyserve theregular folks.Simple startswith usingthe freshestingredients&qualityproducts.Wedonotuseanythingpre-cookedorprocessed.Freshchoppedproduce, fresh100%groundbeef,freshcutfish,freshporkloincutto order,freshonionshandcut&peeled,housemade desserts,sauces,soups&seasonings.Wearenotachain restaurant.ShrimpShackisaLeeCountyFloridaoriginal, startedbytwoFortMyerswomenin1998.Ourpassionis simplyofferinggreatfood&excellentserviceinacasual& friendlyatmosphere.Wehaveapetfriendlypatio&happily welcomeyourfurbabiestojoinyouonyournextvisit.Open daily10:30a.m.-9p.m.

TikiHutBar&Grill atDolphinKeyResort

There'salwayssomethingtodoattheTikiHutBar&Grillat theDolphinKeyResort.LocatedinDowntownCapeCoral,the biggestTikibarintheworldoffersliveentertainmentWednesday throughSunday,KeyWestStyleRelaxWednesdayand Thursday,Lightoutdooratmosphere,sofamily,andfriendstwo orfourleggedarewelcome.Greatfoodmenu,withFlorida Specials,TVs.Open7days.Kitchenopenlate.

1502MiramarSt.,CapeCoral 239-540-8454

dolphinkeyresort.com

TwistedFork

TheTwistedForkisahot-rodandmoto-culturethemed restaurantfeaturingascratchkitchenandcustomcocktails.A familyfriendlyspaceadjacentBert'sBackPorchconcertvenue withloadsofoutdoorspace,ithasrapidlybecomeCharlotte County'shottestplacetoeat,drinkandhavefun!" 2208ElJobeanRoad,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675 twistedfork.net

13361MetroParkway,FortMyers 239-561-6817

ShrimpShackUSA.com

IslandHopperSongwriterFest

FestivalheadlinerChrisYoungclosedoutthefestwithapoolpartyconcertSept.28atPinkShellBeachResortand Marina,FortMyersBeach.AngieKwastheopeningact.

HunterSmithandKurtStevensperformSept.28 atMatanzasontheBay,FortMyersBeach.

The11thannualIslandHopperSongwriterFestwasheld Sept.19-28.ItstartedonCaptiva,thenmovedtoCapeCoral fortwodays,downtownFortMyersfortwodaysandwrapped uponFortMyersBeachthelastthreedays.The10-dayfest featuredmorethan70nationalandlocalsongwriters performingatmorethantwodozenvenues. Thefestdatesfor2026areSept.18-27. photosbyJamieKuser