October 2025 Happenings Magazine

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Readyornot,thetheatreseason isunderwayinSouthwestFlorida withmanyofourvenuesoffering thrillingproductions.

ArtsBonitapresentsCarriethe musicalOct.3-12inBonitaSprings

FloridaRepertoryTheatrehas extendedtherunofits RatPackLoungeto Nov.16intheArtStage StudioTheatrein downtownFortMyers.

NeilSimon’s Rumorswillstartoffthe newseasonforPlayers CircleTheaterinFort Myers.Thatwillplay Oct.21throughNov. 16.

BroadwayPalm DinnerTheatrepresentsPrettyWomanthe musicalOct.3throughNov.15in FortMyers.

throughNov.2atthedowntownFort Myersvenue.

AdaandtheEnginewillbeperformedOct.15-Nov.9atThe NaplesPlayers’PriceStudioTheater.

Greatconcerts

Ourareavenuesthathostnationalartistshavestartedto announcealotmore showsthatarecoming totown.

InCapeCoral,TheBelleTheatre givesusYoungFrankensteinon stageOct.17-31.

TheCharlottePlayerspresent Let’sMurderMarshaOct.9-26at theLangdonPlayhouseinPort Charlotte.

CulturalParkTheatreinCape Coralopensitssecondshowofthe newseasononOct.17.Don’tDress forDinnerwillrunthroughOct.26.

Who’sAfraidofVirginiaWoolf? willstartthenewseasonfor GulfshorePlayhouseinNaples.That willrunOct.21throughNov.23at theBakerTheatreandEducation Center.

TheOffBroadwayPalmTheatre inFortMyerswillstageSteel MagnoliasOct.10throughNov.15.

FloridaRepertoryTheatre’smain stageproductionofDoubtopens Oct.28andrunsthroughNov.16in FortMyers.

TheNaplesPlayerspresentsAnd ThenThereWereNoneOct.1-19 attheKizzieTheater.

TheLaboratoryTheaterofFlorida beginsitsseasonOct.3withthe GreyHouse.Thatproductionwillrun

SeminoleCasino HotelImmokaleewill welcomeJorge Celedon,DavidNail, FloydNation,Towerof Power,TheSpinners, MarshallTuckerBand, MollyHatchet,Bellamy BrothersandPure PrairieLeague.They alsowillhost

CelebratingMeatLoaf: BatOutofHelloweenandOneNight ofQueen.Watchformoreshowsto beaddedtothisschedule.

TheRanchConcertHalland SalooninFortMyershasasolid schedule,too.Thatlistincludes AdamCalhoun,AshlandCraft, PriscillaBlock,TyMyers,EliYoung Band,SteelPanther,The Expendables,CreedFisher,Hudson Westbrook,JoshMeloy,TracyByrd andmore.

HertzArenawillhostCrowder, Passion,JordanDavis,Warren Zeiders,ChaceBeckham,Treaty OakRevival,JoeBonamassa,Bailey Zimmerman,Styx,CheapTrick, ParkerMcCollumandThirdDay. TheCaloosaSound AmphitheaterindowntownFort MyerswelcomesClayWalkerand DrakeMilligan.

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Players Circle Theater kick starts season with Neil Simon’s Rumors

Players Circle Theater kicks off their 2025-2026 season in October which features a dynamic mix of productions, from feel-good revues and heartfelt dramas to side-splitting comedies, all designed to entertain, uplift and inspire

“Laughter is a common theme this season,” cheered Robert Cacioppo, Players Circle’s artistic director. “We’re presenting a sophisticated farce, a delightful nostalgic holiday revue, and a new Broadway musical of a celebrated classic, followed by a comedy about family, a Pulitzer Prize nominated play, and a hilarious one-woman show in which we cook up even more laughter Finally, we close our season with a classic long running Broadway American comedy Who could ask for anything more?”

The season begins with Neil Simon’ Rumors which plays Oct 21 – Nov 16 At a posh New York townhouse, the deputy mayor ’s selfinflicted gunshot wound and his wife’s disappearance spark chaos As four couples arrive for an anniversary party, secrets unravel and confusion reigns Misunderstandings multiply in this fast-paced farce filled with coverups, rumors, and non-stop comedic twists.

Robert Cacioppo will direct Simon’s hilarious farce for the third time in his illustrious career

“If you’re looking for laughs, you simply don’t get any better than Neil Simon I’ve directed it [Rumors] two times at two different theater companies – each time was a smash hit! Audiences just can’t get enough,” states Cacioppo Rumors premiered at the Old Globe Theatre (San Diego) on Sept 22, 1988 Rumors opened on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre on Nov 17, 1988, and transferred to the Ethel Barrymore

Theatre where it closed after 535 performances

“You won’t believe what we can do in this intimate theater” says associate artistic Director Ted Wioncek III “In addition to razor sharp comedy,

our production of Rumors will feature our largest and most elegant set to date; showcasing a two-story interior set that will be bedecked with posh furnishings throughout It is going to be stunning!”

Artistic director Bob Cacioppo poses with an array of characters representing different productions in the 2025-26 season at Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers

PlayersCircle’scastof Rumorswillfeaturetenof regionaltheatersfinest actorsincludingNicole Anderson,FrankBlocker, CarrieLundCacioppo, StevenCoe,Elizabeth D’Aiuto,KellyJoMadoian, ThomasMarsh,AJ Mendini,RickyPopeand LaurenElizabethReed.

Thetheatricalseason willcontinuewiththemusicalrevueHo!Ho!Ho!The ChristmasShowDec.221,thenLittleWomenwill bestagedJan.6-Feb.1. LittleWomenisastory thatsweptthenationis broughttolifeinthisepic musical!Fullofshowstoppingmelodiesanduplifting spirit.Thistimelesstale abouttheenduringpower offamilyisguaranteedto captureyourheartand astonish.

OvertheTavernwillbe presentedFeb.10-March 8,followedby4,000Miles March17-April5.Over theTavernbyTomDudzick isabeguilingfamilycomedysetinBuffalointhe Eisenhower1950s.The Pazinskifamilyhasalot goingonintheircramped apartmentoverDad’sbar. Butallhellbreaksloose, when12-year-old,wisecrackingRudyquestions beingCatholic.Aftera cross-countrybiketrip, youngLeomakesan unplannedvisittohisfeisty 91-year-oldgrandmother VerainherGreenwich VillageapartmentinAmy Herzon’s4,000Miles.Over thecourseofasingle monththeseunlikelyroommates,infuriate,bewilder, andultimatelyreacheach otherinthischarming dramedy.

ILoved,ILost,IMade Spaghettiwillbeperformed April14-May10.ILoved, ILost,IMaeSpaghettiby JacquesLamarreisatasty comedyinvitesyouinto Giulia’skitchenasshe recountsastringof botchedromancesand failedloveaffairswhile preparingahomecooked

meal.Sixteenluckypatrons willenjoya3-coursedinner,*asGiuliawinsthe audienceshearts.*$25surchargeforsubscribers; $60-$80surchargefornonsubscribers.

ThePCTseasonwill endwithSameTime,Next YearMay19-June7.

SameTime,NextYear byBernardSladeisoneof themostpopularromantic comediesofthelastcentury,SameTime,NextYear ranfouryearson Broadway,winningmultiple TonyAwards.Theplotfollowsaloveaffairbetween twopeople,Dorisand George,marriedtoothers, whorendezvousoncea year.Twenty-fiveyearsof mannersandmoralsare hilariouslyandtouchingly playedoutbythelovers.

“Ithinkit’sreallyaperfectseason,filledwitha widevarietyofmaterialand talent.Iknowyou’regoing toloveit!That’snorumor, that’safact!”concludes Cacioppo.

Inaddition,Players Circlehasreachedan agreementwithActors EquityAssociationthatwill permitthetheatertohire membersoftheunion underaguestartistcontract.PlayersCircle’s20252026seasonopener, Rumors,willstarAEA memberFrankBlockerin NeilSimon’ssophisticated farce.Blockerisaprominentfigureinlocalprofessionalregionaltheater.

“Thisismajorstepfor ourorganization–onethat willallowustowidenour talentpoolandcontinueto bringFortMyersaudiences theverybestofthebest,” addedCacioppo.

Performancesare Wednesday-Saturdayat 7:30p.m.,Saturdayand Sundayat3p.m.VIPticketsare$55,generalare $40andpreviewsare$35.

PlayersCircleislocated at13211McGregorBlvd., FortMyers.Callboxoffice at239-800-3292orvisit playerscircletheater.com

PrettyWomanmusical onstageatBroadwayPalm

BroadwayPalmDinnerTheatre hasannounceditsupcomingmain stageproductionofPrettyWoman: TheMusical,runningOct.3 throughNov.15.

BasedononeofHollywood’s mostbelovedromanticcomedies ofalltime,thisdazzlingnewmusicalwillsweepaudiencesofftheir feetwithitsirresistiblecharm, humor,andunforgettablelove story.

Fallinlovealloveragainwith VivianandEdwardastheirworlds collideinthismodern-day Cinderellatale.Featuringascore byGrammyAwardwinnerBryan AdamsandJimVallance,anda bookbythemovie’slegendary directorGarryMarshalland

screenwriterJ.F.Lawton,Pretty Woman:TheMusicalcapturesall theiconicmomentsfromthefilm whileaddingafresh,exciting Broadwayflair.

Withshow-stoppingproduction numbers,heartwarmingromance, andplentyoflaughs,Pretty Woman:TheMusicalisanexperienceyouwon’twanttomiss.

BroadwayPalmoffersacompleteafternoonoreveningoutwith adeliciousbuffetandtop-notch livetheatreallunderoneroof.

Ticketsareonsalenowand canbereservedbycalling 239-278-4422,visitingonlineat BroadwayPalm.com,orstopping bytheboxofficeat1380Colonial Blvd.inFortMyers.

SteelMagnolias opens Oct.10atOffBroadwayPalm

TheOffBroadwayPalmTheatrepresentsthe timelesscomedy-dramaSteelMagnolias,playingOct.10throughNov.15.

Thisheartfeltandhumorousstoryaboutthe strengthoffemalefriendshipandtheresilience ofthehumanspirithascapturedtheheartsof audiencesfordecadesandisnowtakingthe stageinFortMyers.

Setinasmall-townLouisianabeautysalon, SteelMagnoliasfollowsaclose-knitgroupof womenastheyshareineachother’sjoys,sorrows,andeverythinginbetween.Withsharpwit, laugh-out-loudhumor,andtouchingmoments, thisplayisbothacelebrationoffriendshipanda movingreminderoflife’sfragility.

WrittenbyRobertHarling,SteelMagnolias firstpremieredin1987andquicklybecamean audiencefavorite,laterinspiringthehit1989film starringSallyField,DollyParton,andJulia Roberts.Belovedforitswarmth,humor,and unforgettablecharacters,itcontinuestoresonatewithaudiencesofallages.

Ticketscanbereservedbycalling239-2784422,visitingBroadwayPalm.com,orstopping bytheboxofficeat1380ColonialBlvd.inFort Myers.

Don’tDressforDinner partofactiveschedule atCulturalParkTheatre

ByRobinMurray

CulturalParkTheatreis thrilledtoannounceavibrant lineupofeventsthisOctober, invitingtheentirecommunity tojoininthefunandgiving.

Auditions

Callingallaspiringperformers.AuditionsforOld SchoolLiving(LivinginOur OldSchool)arescheduled forOct.4at10a.m.at CulturalParkTheatre.This productionwillbedirectedby LauraLeRoy.Whetheryou’re aseasonedactororstepping ontothestageforthefirst time,wewanttoseeyourtalent.Formoreinformation, visitculturalparktheatre.org.

AfterDarkCabaret

Breakoutyourneonand joinusforourveryfirstCPT AfterDarkCabaret–80s NightonOct.11at7p.m. Admissionisfree—wesimply askthatyoubringadonation: anewtoy(forOma’sHeart), drygoods(forCapeCoral CaringCenter)orsuppliesfor ourfurryfriends(CapeCoral AnimalShelter).Let’smakeit anightofmusic,funand generosity.

SecondShowofSeason

Don’tDressforDinner opensOct.17andruns throughOct.26.

Getreadyforahilarious eveningwithDon’tDressfor Dinner—afast-pacedfarce fulloflaughsandsurprises.It willbedirectedbyShaelyn Crabtree.Bringyourfriends andfamilyforashowthatwill keepyouguessinguntilthe finalcurtain.

ThecastofDon’tDress forDinnerincludesJonathan OlsonasBernard,Austin MurrayasRobert,Katie FreemanasJacqueline, EstherZuercherasSuzanne,

CassyTerwilligerasSuzette andMaxRousseauas George.Performanceswillbe Oct.17and18at7p.m.,Oct. 19at3p.m.,Oct.24and25 at7p.m.&Oct.26at3p.m.

ShowTroupePerformance

CatchourtalentedShow Troupeastheyperformatthe LocalLadiesSocial Network’sFallFest,heldat CulturalPark(theparkright behindthetheatre).Joinus at10a.m.onOct.18fora livelycommunitycelebration andenjoythetalentsofour youngperformers.

Halloween

CelebrateHalloweenwith us.StopbyCulturalPark TheatreonOct.31between 5and8:30p.m.incostume topickupatreatandenjoya fewfestivesurprises. Whetheryou’reouttrick-ortreatingorjustwanttosay hello,we’llbecelebratingthe spiritoftheseasonandwelcomingneighborsofallages.

AGreenerStage: OurNewCurtain

We’reexcitedtounveilour brand-newstagecurtainand valence,madepossiblebya generousdonor.Thisstunningadditionwascrafted fromover1,500recycled waterbottles,reflectingour commitmenttocreativityand sustainability.

Joinusforamemorable monthofperformances,communityspirit,andgivingat CulturalParkTheatre. CulturalParkTheatreis locatedat528CulturalPark Blvd.inCapeCoral. Formoreinformation,call 239-772-5862.

RobinMurrayisexecutive directoratCulturalPark Theatre

CharlottePlayerstostageLet’sMurder MarshaatLangdonPlayhouseOct. 9- 26

TheCharlottePlayershavestartedtheirlandmark65th seasonofcommunitytheatreattheLangdonPlayhouse,runningnowthroughMay2026.Thismilestoneseasonoffersa vibrantmixofeightmainstageproductions,specialmusical guests,stand-upcomedynights,andbelovedeventslike ComedyforaCause—eachpromisinglaughter,inspiration, andunforgettableentertainmentforaudiencesofallages.

“Thisyear’slineupisbold,diverse,anddownrightfun,” saidexecutivedirectorSherrieMoody.“We’vegothilarious comedies,amusicalbasedonafan-favoriteplay,thrilling mysteries,andawidearrayofspecialeventstopleasejust abouteveryone.”

OctoberbringsLet’sMurderMarsha,aHalloween-timed comedyoferrorsinwhichawomanobsessedwithmystery novelsbelievesshe’suncoveredarealmurderplotunfolding inherhome.ThisproductionwillrunOct.9-26.

Fortheholidayseason,OvertheTavernoffersaheartfelt coming-of-agestorysetin1950sblue-collarBuffalo,wherea precocious12-year-oldboyquestionsauthorityandseeks answersofhisown.KickingoffthenewyearinJanuary,Four OldBroadsontheHighSeassetssailwithfourfeistyseniors whoseanticsaboardacruiseshipbringbellylaughsandmischief.OvertheTavernplaysNov.20-Dec.14.

InFebruary,thehilariouslycloisterednunsreturnin DrinkingHabits2:CaughtintheAct,wheresecrets,mistaken identities,andslapstickchaosabound.Marchfeaturesthe suspensefulclassicDial“M”forMurder,agrippingandstylish thrillerfilledwithdeception,betrayal,anddeadlyconsequences.

AprilwelcomesSwingtimeCanteen,amusicalsetina 1940sLondoncanteen.Featuringperiodhitsandpatriotic flair,thisspiritedrevuecapturestheheartandsoulofwartime camaraderie.TheseasonconcludesinMaywithTheVelocity ofAutumn,apoignantdramedyaboutanagingartistfiercely defendingherindependenceashersontriestoreconnect withher.

Ahighlightoftheseason,the13thAnnualComedyfora CausereturnsOct.24atTheTwistedFork.Thissignature fundraiserfeatureslocalcommunityleadersperforming unscriptedimprovskitsinacoveredoutdoorvenue.Tickets are$95fordinnerandshow,or$40forshow-onlyadmission. Memberships,seasonsubscriptions,andindividualtickets arenowavailable.Forthelatestupdates,showtimes,and ticketinformation,visitwww.charlotteplayers.orgorcall941255-1022.TheCharlottePlayers’LangdonPlayhouseis locatedat1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte.

GulfshorePlayhouseopensseason withWho’sAfraidofVirginiaWoolf?

GulfshorePlayhouseinNapleshas announcedthecomplete2025-2026season.PerformancesbeginOct.21.

GulfshorePlayhousewillwelcome castsandcreativeteamsfromBroadway andbeyondtogracetheBroadway-sized MoranMainstageandblackboxStruthers Studio.

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

IntheMoranMainstage,thereare fourproductionslinedup.Launchingthe seasoninNovemberisthebeloved BroadwayspectacularIrvingBerlin’s WhiteChristmas.AssociateartisticdirectorDannDunnwilldirectthisholiday favoritealongsideSaraBrians(Anything

Goes)whowillchoreograph.Fullofdazzlingmusicaltheatrespectacle,thisisthe perfectwaytokickofftheholidayseason. Inthewinter,we’llringinthenewyear withthegenre-definingwhodunitAgatha Christie’sTheMousetrap,directedby LauraKepley.

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.TheproductionrunsOct.21-

Nov.23.Thiswell-knownplayaboutthe disillusionmentinmarriagewillbeperformedinaprosceniumconfiguration.

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.

Ticketscanbeorderedonlineat gulfshoreplayhouse.orgorbyphoneat 239-261-PLAY.GulfshorePlayhouseis nowproducingintheBakerTheatreand EducationCenter,locatedatthecornerof Goodlette-FrankRoadand1stAvenue South,Naples.

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.

RatPackLoungeextendedtoNov.16

FloridaRepertoryTheatre presentsTheRatPackLounge Oct.3throughNov.16inthe intimateArtStageStudio Theatre.

Inthemusicaltribute,The RatPackLoungebyJames HindmanandRayRoderick, GodsendsOl’BlueEyes–andhispalsSammyandDean –backtoEarthtofulfilla promiseandhelpVic,thestrugglingowneroftheRatPackLounge. Thefamedtriotakeoverthebodiesofa limodriverandacouplebarregularsto helpVicfindhisvoiceandanewoutlookonlife.Thenearly30hitsongsby FrankSinatra,DeanMartin,and SammyDavis,Jr.movethestoryalong andgivetheaudienceanunforgettable nostalgictreat.Amongthemanyhits audienceswillhear,“MyWay,”What KindofFoolAmI?”“EverybodyLoves SomebodySometime”andmore.

“Themusicalisanentertaining mash-upofForeverPlaidandIt’sa WonderfulLife,”saidFloridaRepertory Theatre’sproducingartisticdirector GregLongenhagen.“Audiencesofall

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ageswillbeenthralledbythetalented actorstakingonthevoicesandswaggerofthefamedRatPack.Patronswill alsoenjoyengagingwithoursetwhich

includesafunctioningbar allowingthemtoliftaglassin honorofthelegendarycroonersatintermission.”

Thecastfeaturesreturning guestactorMichaelLiebhauser (TheLegendofGeorgia McBride),andfellowNew York-basedactorsColeJ. Campbell,AlexGossard, SamanthaStevensandMarc WinskimakingtheirFloridaRep debuts.Allactorshaveextensivestage andscreenexperience.

MichaelMarotta(ForeverPlaid) returnstodirectandchoreographThe RackPackLounge.

PreviewperformanceswillbeSept. 30-Oct.2.TheOct.3openingnight performanceissoldout.

FloridaRep'sdowntownparkinglot openstwohoursbeforeeachperformanceandoffersguestsfreeparking acrossthestreetfromtheArcade Theatre.

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

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Julia Brothers Alia Shakira

Taylor Reister

Matt Lytle

Michael Liebhauser

Cole Campbell

Alex Gossard

Samantha Stevens

Marc Winski

AndThenThereWereNonewillbestagedOct.1-19intheKizzieTheater.

TheNaplesPlayersbeginseason withanAgathaChristiemystery

ThisOctober,TheNaples Playersdeliverstwicethedrama withasuspense-filledAgatha Christieclassicandasweepinghistoricalromance.

Fromtheshadowysecretsof AndThenThereWereNonetothe visionarybrillianceofAdaandthe Engine,audienceswillexperience thethrilloflivetheatreatitsfinest —rightintheheartofNaples. Whetheryou’reamysterylover,a historybuff,orsimplyafanof exceptionalstorytelling,yourseatis waiting.

FromOct.1–19inTheKizzie Theater,AgathaChristie’slegendary murdermysteryAndThenThere WereNoneunfoldsonasecluded islandwheretenstrangersare drawntogetherbyamysterious host.Asthetensionrises,the guestsdiscovertheyareeach accusedofaterriblecrime—and onebyone,theybegintodie. DirectedbyMarcusDeanFuller,this timelessclassickeepsaudiences guessinguntilthefinalbreath.

ThetalentedcastincludesJo

Atkinson,BobCappetta,Andrew Ciliberto,AlannaDachille,Mason Fuller,KevinKenneally,John McGonigle,BrianMuniz,Cynthia Sepich,AseemUpadhyayand PerryVentro.

Then,beginningOct.15and runningtoNov.9inThePrice StudioTheater,Lauren Gunderson’sAdaandtheEngine bringstheinspiringstoryofAda Lovelacetolife.Passion,innovation,andromancecollideasAda —abrilliantmathematicianand visionary—worksalongside CharlesBabbageontheworld’s firstmechanicalcomputer,pushing theboundariesofhertime. DirectedbyPhillipFazio,thisintimateandpoeticdramacelebrates awomandeterminedtoleaveher markonhistory.

ThecastfeaturesChristian Conn,ChloeElliott-Chan,Shelley Gothard,TomGregus,Melissa HennigandMattSchwabauer.

Ticketsareavailableat NaplesPlayers.orgorbycallingthe boxofficeat239-263-7990.

YoungFrankensteinatTheBelleTheatre

ByTylerYoung

Octoberkicksoffwiththe monstrouslyfunnyBroadway hitYoungFrankenstein,on stageOct.17–31,including aspecialHalloweenNight closingperformance.

ThishilariousMelBrooks musicalcomedyistheperfect waytocelebratespookyseasonwithsongslikePuttin’on theRitz,TheBrain,and TransylvaniaManiayou’llbe tappingyourtoesandlaughingoutloud!

JustbeforeHalloween,we invitethecommunitytojoin usforourfirst-everHaunted TheatreWalk,runningOct.27 –30from6:30to9:30each night.Thisuniqueeventis designedforthewholefamily, withadmissionjusta$5 donationperpersonor$20 perfamily.Thewalkendswith afestivetabletreatingevent—acreativetwistontrunk-ortreat,withdecoratedtablesfullofgoodies.

TheHauntedWalkwillalsofeatureaSensory-Friendly Night,offeringreducedlightingeffects,lowersoundvolumes, andamorerelaxedatmospheresoallfamiliescanenjoythe fun.TicketsfortheHauntedWalkcanbepurchasedatthe

door,onthenightofthe event.

Theexcitementcontinues beyondOctober.TheBelle’s youngperformersbringfantasytolifeinSheKills Monsters:YoungAdventurers Edition,runningNov.7–9. Thisaction-packedplay blendshumor,heartandepic adventure.

Ourseasoncontinueswith Disney’sFrozen:TheMusical, AnythingGoes,9to5,and more.

Readytogetonstage? Auditionsforourwinterand springproductionsarescheduledforNov.8and11.

Forticketsandmoreinformationaboutourupcoming productionsandevents,visit usonlineat TheBelleTheatre.comorgive usacallat239-323-5533.Stay up-to-dateonthelatesthappeningsatTheBelle,Besureto followusonFacebookandInstagram(@thebelletheatre). TheBelleTheatreislocatedat2708SantaBarbaraBlvd., unit135,CapeCoral.

TylerYoungisfounderandexecutivedirectorofTheBelle Theatre

GreyHouseopensOct.3atLaboratoryTheater

TheLaboratoryTheaterpresentsthe SouthwestFloridapremiereofLevi Holloway’sstunningpsychologicalthriller GreyHouseOct.3–Nov.2.

Whenayoungcouplecrashestheir carduringablizzardonaremotemountainpass,theyseekshelterinanisolat-

edcabin.Inside,theyaretakeninbyan enigmaticwomanandthestrange, unnervinglyintelligentchildrenshecares for.Whatstartsasafortunaterescue quicklydescendsintoanightofpsychologicalandsupernaturalterror.Trapped bythestorm,thecoupleisforcedtoparticipateinunsettlinggamesandlistentotwistedstoriesthatblurthe linebetweenrealityandnightmare, forcingthemtoconfrontaterrifying truththatthecabinitselfiseagerto reveal.

AudiencesatTheLaboratory TheaterofFloridawillbeleftquestioningwhatisrealinthisclaustrophobictalewhereeveryshadow holdsasecretandsurvivalmeans playingalong.

ArtisticdirectorToddLymansays, “GreyHouseisasthought-provokingasitiscreepy.Everydoorlocks

behindyou,pullingusdeeperintoa worldwheremysteryanduneasereign.”

DirectedbyHeatherJohnson,this showfeaturesMadelaineWeymouth (Max),JustinLarsche(Henry),Lauren Miller(Raleigh),RoslynKellogg (Marlow),AnghelaChavez(Bernie),Lily Maggio(A1656),MagnoliaGallant (Squirrel),DianaLund(TheBoy),Lorelei Davis(TheGirl),AbbySeeley(The Ancient)andSavannahMcNamor(U/S TheAncient),withasetdesignedby JohnathanJohnsonandcostumesby BritaneeClark.

Ticketsare$37eachor$10forstudentswithvalidstudentIDs.Thereisa newThursdaynightspecialticketpriceof $32eachforadults.Fortickets,callthe boxofficeat239-218-0481oronlineat laboratorytheaterflorida.com.

Thetheaterislocatedat1634 WoodfordAve.indowntownFortMyers.

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Alliancecelebratesgrand reopeningwithnewexhibit

TheAlliancefortheArts invitesthecommunitytocelebratethegrandreopeningof itsupdatedcampusandthe openingofitslatestexhibition, "IInk,ThereforeIAm."

The"refresh"renovation projecthasrevitalizedkey areasoftheWilliamR.Frizzell CulturalCentre,including updatedflooring,lighting,new drywall,freshpaint,bathroom enhancements,renovated classroomsandprepkitchen. Thecommunityisinvitedto seetheresultsofthese upgradesduringtheopening receptionfor"IInk,ThereforeI Am,"anexhibitionthatcelebratesinkartistryasapowerfulandexpressiveartform.

"Thetransformationofthe Alliancecomesatapivotal timeinourhistoryanda recommitmenttoourmission," saidJordanJameson,director ofoperationsfortheAlliance fortheArts."Thisrefreshrenovationwasmadepossibleby thevisionandeffortofmany

people,andwearethrilledto usethisrenewedspaceto continueleadingandserving theartscommunity."

Theopeningreceptionand revealwilltakeplaceonOct.3 from5to7p.m.,offeringan eveningofart,livemusic,and complimentaryhorsd'oeuvres providedbyJayneandBrian Baker.Theeventisfreeand opentothepublic.

"IInk,ThereforeIAm"isan exhibitionthatwillshowcase thebroadhistoryofinkasa medium.Theshowcallwas openforlocalartiststosubmit awiderangeofworks,includingtattoophotography,flash sheetdesigns,inkpaintings, illustrations,sumi-e, scrimshaw,andapprenticeship andfakeskinstudies.Inkhas arichhistorythatextends beyondtraditionalfineart. Frompenmanshipandillustrationtotattoos,thismedium continuouslyevolvestotell newstoriesandreinforcepast ones.Inink,you’llfindhistory, rebellion,andevolution.

OpenhousesetforOct.11

TheAlliancefortheArtsinvitesthepublicto Re-imagined&Revealed:AnOpenHouseCelebration onSaturday,Oct.11from10a.m.tonoon.Thisspecial eventisdesignedtoshowcasethecreativity,connection andopportunitiestheAlliancehastoofferwhilealso highlightingalloftheexcitingnewupgrades.

Coincidingwiththisexhibition,theMemberGallerywill feature"InBlack&White,"a showhighlightingthevisual dynamicsofblackandwhitein anymedium.Bothexhibitions willbeondisplayuntilNov.1.

Inashowofcommunity supportandfundraising,the AlliancefortheArtsisoffering

auniqueopportunityforbusinessesandpatronsto"tattoo" awall(noneedlesrequired!). Foradonationof$50,aspace onthe"LeaveYourMarkWall" canbepurchased.Abusiness logoornamewillbedisplayed throughoutthemonhthof October.Formoreinformation,visitartinlee.orgorcall 239-939-2787.

DoublefeatureeventOct.18:Movie&maze

It’sjustajumptotheleft…andastep intotheultimatecultclassiccelebration. Thisyear,bothTheRockyHorrorPicture ShowandtheAlliancefortheArtsturn 50,andthemilestonewillbemarked withaone-of-a-kindHalloweenkickoff.

OnSaturday,Oct.18,theAlliance presentsaspecialdoublefeature:the RockyHorrorPictureShowoutdoor movieeventandtheexclusivepremiere ofCurtainCallCarnage,abrand-new hauntedmazewheretheatrecollides withterror.

Foroneticketprice,guestscanenjoy anightofcostumes,laughs,interactive fun,andspine-tinglingscares.Curtain CallCarnagelaunchestheinaugural13 NightsofStageFright,runningOct.18–Nov.1.

Thisfullyimmersivehauntedwalkthroughmazeoffersachillingtheatrical nightmarewithastorylineasgrippingas itisgruesome,perfectforthrill-seekers, Halloweenenthusiasts,andthesimply curious.

Getreadytoyellatthescreen,dance

theTimeWarp,andthrowpropsinperfectsyncwiththemovie.Leadingthe mayhemwillbeaspecialguesthost extraordinaire,ensuringoutrageous

Gatesopenat5p.m.,Carnagepreviewruns5to7p.m.andthemovie beginsatdusk.

Ticketsare$30generaladmission and$25formembers.VIPis$55or$50 formembers.

Visitartinlee.orgforticketsandinfo. AlliancefortheArtsislocatedat 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.

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MelaniePotteratDAASGallery

DAASCo-OpArt Gallery&Giftsisshowcasingtheartworkof abstractartistMelanie PotterinOctober.

Theopeningreceptionisscheduledfor Friday,Oct.3from5:30 to9p.m.

Theexhibitionwillbe ondisplayuntilNov.5.

Potterisapainter basedinTampa.She graduatedfromFlorida GulfCoastUniversityin 2022.Shecreates abstract,expressionist art,wheresheshares herperspectiveasa youngwoman.

Pottersays,“Ilovecreatingabstractworkbecause eachpersoninterpretsthepaintingdifferently.”Theartist adds,“Toseemyintention,noticethelayersofcolors, symbolism,andthe“feeling”ofthepainting.”InPotter’s work,thelongeryoulook,themoreyousee.

Potter’spaintingsreflectavarietyofsymbolsandreferencestoherpersonallifeexperienceswithafeminist’s pointofview.

Natureisarecurrentsubjectmatterinherwork. Everyoneisinvitedtoattendthisfreeeventonthefirst FridayofOctober.DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Giftsis locatedat10051McGregorBlvd.,suite104inFortMyers (adjacenttoArts&EatsCafé)ontheAlliancefortheArts campus.

Thegallery’shoursareWednesdaytoSundayfrom10 a.m.to2p.m.Informationaboutthevenuecanbefound atdaascoop.comorbycalling239-955-0422.

DarkArt returns toDavisArtCenter

TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter throwsopenitsdoorstotheunknownin October.DarkArt2025descendson downtownFortMyersbeginningFriday, Oct.3at6p.m.,unleashinganexhibitionthathasbecomeoneofthemost electrifying—andhaunting—ArtWalk traditionsinSouthwestFlorida.

Nowinitsnextchapter,DarkArt invitesartistsandaudiencestostep

beyondtheordinaryandintothesurreal,themacabre,andtheunexplainable. Frompaintingsandsculpturestoinstallations,photography,andperformance, theGrandAtriumtransformsintoaliving galleryofshadowsandspectacle.

Amongtheeeriebrillianceliesa prizewithlastingpower:BestinShow willbeawardedasoloexhibitionduring DarkArt2026.Foroneartist,thisyear’s hauntingshowcaseisjust thebeginning.

Onopeningnight,the Atriumitselfwillpulsewith creativityaslivepainters RosamundMerrill,Syzygy, JonathanKrichbaum, LindseyCalhoun,Josh Greer,Tiani,andDharma Lefevreconjurevisionsin realtime.Guestswillnot simplyviewart…they’ll witnessitcometolife beforetheireyes.

Theexhibitioncloses withtheSouthwestFlorida HalloweenArtGalaon Saturday,Oct.18,aticketedeventfusingcostumedrevelry,liveperformance,andafinal nightinsidethisimmersive worldofdarkimagination. Forticketsormoreinfo, call239-333-1933orvisit sbdac.com

ThisOctober,theSidney&Berne DavisArtCenterinvitesyoutostepinto thedarkness.In“EclipseOvertures:Art fromtheShadows,”acclaimedsurrealist artistCalebMorganunveilsahaunting confluenceofdarkartandtheevocative powerofmusic.

Eachworkhumswiththerhythmof theunseen—whereshadowbecomes melodyandsilencebecomessymphony. Morgan’spiecessummonvisceralemotionthroughmasterfuluseofnegative space,layeredtexture,andstarkcontrastsofdeepreds,blacks,andwhites.

Theexhibitopensupstairsinthe CapitalGalleryonFriday,Oct.3at6 p.m.inconjunctionwithFortMyersArt Walk.ItwillcloseonOct.17.

WhenthedoorsoftheSidney&Berne DavisArtCentercreakopenthisOctober, FortMyerswon’tjustwitnessafundraiser…itwillstepintothegreatestspectacle ofstudentartistrythecityhaseverseen.

Morethan400studentartists,dancers, musiciansandperformerswilltransformthe historicSBDACintoahauntedhiveof inventionandimaginationforWickedWalk. Guestswillstepinsidealiving,breathing laboratoryofcreativity,wheretwisted experimentsmeetstunningartistryina nightofimmersivemayhem.

Attheheartofthislegendaryeventis theFoundationforLeeCountyPublic Schools,whosededicationtoeducation fuelsthefutureoftheartsinourcommuni-

ty.ProceedsfromWickedWalkdirectly supportartseducationthroughboththe FoundationandSBDAC,ensuringthenext generationofvisionarieshastheresources tothrive.

Audienceswillbeguidedthroughthe buildinginsmallgroupsevery10minutes, encounteringmadscientists,musicalmayhem,andartworkthatdefiestheordinary. Outdoorperformanceskeepthespectacle alivefromstreettostage.

“WickedWalkisoneofthemostexciting andimportanteventsoftheyearbecauseit givesourstudentsthechancetoshowcase theircreativityinaprofessionalartssetting, whilealsoraisingvitalsupportfortheirprograms.Thiscollaborationnotonlyhigh-

lightstheincredibletalentofLeeCounty’s visualandperformingartsstudentsbutalso demonstratesthepoweroftheartstobring ourcommunitytogetherinatrulyunique andmeaningfulway,”saidDr.Jason Thomashefsky,assistantdirectorofarts, athletics,andactivitiesatLeeCounty Schools.

Oct.23:toursfrom6–9p.m.

Oct.24:gallerywalk5–6p.m.,tours 6:30–8p.m.

Ticketsare$15foradultsand$5for children.

Formoreinformation,visit sbdac.com/wicked.TheSidney&Berne DavisArtCenterislocatedat2301First St.,FortMyers.

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OctoberWhispers

OctoberWhispersexhibit atArtsforACTGallery

ArtsforACTGallerywill feature“ThroughtheDark, TowardstheLight”which showcasestheartofOctober Whispers.AnopeningrepletionwillbeheldFriday,Oct.3 from5to9p.m.inconjunctionwiththemonthlyFort MyersArtWalk.

ThroughtheDark, TowardstheLightisajourney throughOctoberWhispers’ creationsfrom2018tothe present,whereshadowsand lightentwine.Theseworks breathelifeintotheweightof sorrow,fear,anduncertainty, whilealsouncovering resilience,renewal,andquiet strength.Eachpiece becomesastepalongthe pathoftransformation,reflectingthebeautyfoundinstruggleandthehopediscovered

ontheothersideofdarkness.

OctoberWhispersexplores thedarkerfacetsofhuman emotionthroughablendof acrylicsandpaintmarkers, allowingthepainttoguidethe artist'srawexpression.Her worksdeeplyresonatewith viewers,invitingcontemplationandconnection.

Thisexhibitcontinues throughMonday,Nov.3.Arts forACTGalleryislocatedat 2265FirstSt.indowntown FortMyers.Formoreinfo,call 239-337-5050.

ArtsforACTGalleryprovidesaquality,contemporary exhibitiongalleryfeaturing originalart,limitededition prints,giclees,hand-crafted finecrafts,T-shirts,silverand glassbeadjewelry,gourdart, raku,clay,andartcards.

MonthlyArtWalkreturns toPromenadeatBonitaBay

PromenadeatBonitaBayannounces thereturnofitsmonthlyArtWalkwhich takesplaceOctoberthroughApril.

OneoftheartistsatOctober’sArt WalkwillbeBarbaraSwift.“Ihavebeen anartistallofmylife,fromoilandacrylic paintstophotographyandlampwork glass.Watercolorismynewpassionfor colorful,boldandhappyart.Thesubjects Ichooseistobringtheviewerintomy beautifulworld.Iaminspiredbythegorgeousbeachesandtropicallandscapes ofmySouthwestFloridahome,where ourfamilyhaslivedsince2006,”says Swift.

Shecontinues,“Meandmyhusband withourlittledogshavetraveledallover thecountrydisplayingmyartworkatgalleriesandartfairs.Meetingsomany peopleandlearningaboutvariousplaces hasinfluencedmypaintingsIcreate today.Throughoutmycareer,Ihavewon numerousprestigiousawardsformyart,

Variousexhibitsondisplayat VisualArtsCenter,PuntaGorda

TheVisualArtsCenter inPuntaGordahas numerousexhibitsondisplayatitsgallerieslocated at210MaudSt.

MelodyofArtJuriedArt Showisondisplay throughOct.14.

MakeSomeNoise Exhibitwillhangthrough Oct.14.

ArtworkofRaimundo LopezCorderoisondisplayinRebeccahall throughOct.14.

OhHenriexhibit(acelebrationofHenriMatisse) opensOct.21andruns throughNov.18witha receptionplannedforOct. 30from5to7p.m.

TheArtoftheSteal exhibitopensOct.21andrunsthroughNov.18.

TheartworkofLionelLewiswillbeondisplayinRebecca HallOct.21throughNov.18.

Formoreinfo,call941-639-8810orvisitvisualartcenter.org

andIamproudtohavemanycollectors ofmywork.”

Barbaraisfromafamilyofartists. Bothofherparentswereartistsandfrom averyyoungageshewasencouraged topursuehercreativework.Inthepast, Barbarawasrecognizedasoneofthe countriespremierglassbeadlampwork artists.

ForthepastseveralyearsBarbara hasmasteredhernewartform,watercolor.Hercurrentworkisavibrantcollectionofthefloraandfaunaoftheplants andanimalsofSWFlorida.

Youcanviewandpurchaseherwork andtheworkofothertalentedartistsat ThePromenadeArtWalkonSaturday, Oct.25fromnoonto7p.m.andSunday, Oct.26from10a.m.to5p.m.at PromenadeatBonitaBayinBonita Springs.

Formoreinformation,call239-2939448orvisitpromenadeshops.com.

DedicatedArtistsofSWFlorida

Membersofthe DedicatedArtistsof SouthwestFloridaInc. (DASF)havereturnedto exhibitattheCape CoralLibrary,locatedat 921SW39thTerraceoff MohawkParkway.A hugearrayofmorethan 160piecesofartby19 differentDASFmembers fillsthegallerywallsand illuminatedcasesinthe libraryandwillbein placethroughOct.30.

Visitorscanenjoythe exhibitionfreeofcharge duringregularbusiness hoursandwillbe impressedwiththevarietyofdesigns,media andpaintingsurfaces.

TheDedicatedArtistsofSouthwestFloridaisalocalclubwith over60memberswhoarefullorpart-timeresidentsofvarious citieswithinthelocaltri-countyarea.

Formoredetails,visitwww.DASFartists.com.

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BarbaraSwift

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BucklerFallCraftFair

Nov.1&2atLeeCivicCenter

The33rdAnnualFallCraft FairisscheduledforNov.1 and2attheLeeCivicCenter inNorthFortMyers.

JoinBucklerShowsfor theiryearlyone-of-a-kind shoppingexperienceshowcasingPinterestinspired craftsbylocalandnationwide artistsandcrafters.

Findsomethingforeveryoneonyourholidayshopping list…andforyourself,too. Browsethroughmorethan 160boothsfilledwithcustom home&holidaydecor, uniquegifts,wreaths,candles,farmhousedécor,yard art,babyitems,decorated clothing,woodworking,dazzlingjewelry,totes,painted furniture,floral,carfresheners,petitems,country& primitive,homemadefudge& gourmetdelights,artwork,air plants,personalizeditems, recycledtireart,sportsdécor, beanbagfrogs,crochet items,pettoys&blankets,

photography,ceramics,gourmetdips.homemadesoaps, lotions&scrubs,vintage refinisheditems,shellart, gourds,greetingcards,holidaycandy,tumblers,shawls, wineslushmixes,tutus& accessories,homemadejams &jellies,planters,woodturnings,angels,coastaldécor, repurposeditems&more.

Freehourlydoorprizes willbeawarded.Theshow runs10a.m.to5p.m.on Saturday,Nov.1and10a.m. to4p.m.onSunday,Nov.2.

Admissionis$6foradults. Children12andunderare admittedfree.Parkingisfree. Bringanon-perishablefood itemforadiscount.Food itemswillbenefittheHarry ChapinFoodBankof SouthwestFlorida.

TheLeeCivicCenteris locatedat11831Bayshore RoadinNorthFortMyers. Formoreinfo,visitonlineat bucklershows.com

TowerGalleryannualArtfromtheAtticSaleOct.17- 19

EveryOctoberit’sanexcitingtimefortheartistsofTower GalleryonSanibelIsland.

TherenownedyearlyArtfromtheAtticSaleisscheduledforthe weekendofOctober17,18and19from10a.m.to4p.m.

Manyofthepaintings,jewelry,fabricart,fineceramicartaswell asphotographywillbesoldathugediscountstomakeroomfor theyear’snewcreations.

Thegalleryartistsarelookingforwardtoseeingtheirold friends,familiarfacesandmeetingnewfriendsandsupportersof TowerGallery.

TowerGalleryisopensevendaysaweekfrom10a.m.to5 p.m.Stopbyandseethebeautifulnewwork.

Thegalleryislocatedat751TarponBayRd,Sanibel.Formore information,call239-472-4557orvisitonlineattowergallery.net

NaplesFineArtShowdebutsatCoastlandCenter

Markyourcalendarsforaweekendofcreativityandinspiration.

TheNaplesFineArtShowbyHot WorksissetforSaturdayand Sunday,Oct.25and26andMarch 14-15atitsnewlocation— CoastlandCenter.

ShowhoursareSaturday10 a.m.–5p.m.andSunday10a.m.–4p.m.Admissionandparkingare free,makingthisamust-attendcommunityevent.

Thisjuriedfineartandcraftshow isnationallyrecognizedforitsquality andintegrity.Eachartistiscarefully selectedtoensurethatallworkis originalandpersonallyhandmadeby theexhibitor.Withsomethingfor everyone,frompaintingsandsculpturetojewelry,glass,clay,fiber, wood,photography,andmore,you’ll discovertreasuresatallpriceranges— perfectforstartingorexpandingyourcol-

lectionorsimplyfindingaone-of-a-kind gift.

Beyondtheremarkabletalentofpro-

fessionalartists,theNaplesFineArt Showalsoshinesaspotlightonthenext generationofcreatorsthroughitsYouth ArtCompetition.Opentostudentsin gradesK–8(ages5–13),thecompetitionencouragesbuddingyoungartiststo showcasetheirworkinaprofessional setting.

Visitorsareinvitedtostopbythe youthtent,enjoythecreativityoflocal students,andsupportthefutureofthe arts.

ProducedbyHotWorks,LLC— organizersoftop-ratedshowsnationwide—theNaplesFineArtShowis morethananevent;it’sacelebrationof culture,community,andthetransformativepowerofthevisualarts.Whether you’reaseriouscollector,acasualart lover,orafamilylookingforafunand enrichingouting,thisshowpromisesa rewardingexperience.

Formoreinfo,visitHotWorks.org.

FortMyersBeachArtAssociationcelebrates75years

TheFortMyersBeachArtAssociationannounces“Celebration,”alandmarkart exhibitioncommemoratingits75thAnniversary,andthegrandopeningonNov.1of itsnewgalleryat13451McGregorBlvd,Unit#1,inFortMyers.

TheexhibitionwillrunOct.27throughDec.5,showcasingworksfrombothlongstandingandemergingmemberartists.

LocatedintheheartofFortMyers,thenewgalleryoffersexhibitionandclassroomspacetosupporttheassociation’sgrowingprogramsinarteducationandcommunityoutreach.Thegallery’slocationinthebeautifulCypressSquareshopping centerhonorsoldFloridacoastallivingwhileprovidingacontemporaryandwelcomingspaceforartistsandvisitorsalike.

The75thAnniversarygrandopeningwillbeheldonSaturday,Nov.1from3-7 p.m.,featuringsoul-stirringliveacousticmusicbyKeyWestX-Press,refreshments, doorprizesandopportunitiestomeettheartists.

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NanciPolomski

LiveMusic,Theatre, ArtExhibits,Concerts andSpecialEvents

ONGOING

FacesintheSandexhibit ThroughOct.18

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

TheNaplesPlayers: AndThenThereWereNone ThroughOct.19

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

PleinAirShowexhibit ThroughOct.24

FortMyersBeachArtAssociation, 13451McGregorBlvd.,#1,FtMyers Thursday-Saturdaynoon-6p.m. fortmyersbeachart.com

LeomaLovegroveexhibit ThroughNov.15

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

TheRatPackLounge ThroughNov.16

FloridaRepArtStageStudioTheatre, BayStreet,FortMyers 239-332-4488

MurderMysteryDinnerTrain presentsDevil’sTrain Wednesdays–Sundays throughNov.16

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

SteveKeene:Rauschenberg100 ACentennialCelebration ThroughDec.6

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

OrigamiintheGardenexhibit ThroughApril18

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

OCTOBER

WED-1

DaveJ

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

O CTOBER C ALENDAR

Carrie:TheMusicalwillbepresentedOct.3–12atthe PerformingArtsCenter,10150BonitaBeachRoad,Bonita Springs.Carrie:TheMusicalisachillingrockmusicalbasedon StephenKingʼsgroundbreaking1974debutnovel,which cementedhislegacyasthemasterofmodernhorror.Thestory followsCarrieWhite,abulliedteenagegirlwithadeeplyreligiousmother,whodiscoversshehastelekineticpowers—leadingtoanunforgettablenightofvengeanceaftersheishumiliatedatherseniorprom.Forticketsandmoreinfo,callArts Bonitaat239-495-8989orvisitonlineatartsbonita.org

DJBlackout

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

THU-2

SmokinAces

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

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

ItalianhitsandDooWop withMichaelD’Amore TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

RooftopKaraoke

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

MercatoNights featuringTheLineup EventLawn,Mercato, 9110StradaPlace,Naples 6:30-8:30p.m.,239-254-1080 experiencemercato.com

FRI-3

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

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

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

PrettyWomanthemusical ThroughNov.15 BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422

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

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

TheHeroes

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,moreinparadise.com

RewindBand

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

Carriethemusical Oct.3-5

PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 239-495-8989

DarkArt2025exhibit ThroughOct.18

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

Crowder&Passioninconcert HertzArena, 11000EverbladesParkway,Estero 7p.m.,hertzarena.com

CalebMorganexhibit ThroughOct.17 CapitalGallery, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Openingreception6p.m. 239-333-1933

ComedianRonFeingold MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411Shirelane,FortMyers 7:30p.m.239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org

MimeBillBowers Oct.3-5

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

IInk,Therefore,IAmexhibit ThroughNov.1 AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers receptionOct.3from5-7p.m. 239-939-2787artinlee.org

HauntedWalk ThroughOct.26

CalusaNatureCenterand Planetarium,OrtizAvenue,Fort Myers,Friday-Sunday calusanature.org

GreyHouse ThroughNov.2 LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida, 1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers 239-218-0481

SAT-4

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

TheHeroes

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,moreinparadise.com

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

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

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

AmericanaCommunityMusic Association:AliceWallace AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers DennisMichaelopens, 7p.m.,www.americanacma.org

NeilDiamondtribute

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

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

BonitaNaplesRotary presentsOktoberfest2025 RiptideBrewingCo.,28120Hunters RidgeRoad,BonitaSprings 3-8p.m.eventbrite.com

SUN-5

JoeYeomanBand

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

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

MON-6

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

TUE-7

Cayman

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

WED-8

DaveJ

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

SLG

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

THU-9

SmokinAces

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

Carriethemusical Oct.9-12 PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 239-495-8989

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

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

KC&TheSunshineBand,Kool& TheGang,DonnaSummertribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

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

Motown&Martinis

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

CharlottePlayers: Let’sMurderMarsha Oct.9-12

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

FRI-10

Rocker

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

AMERICANA COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

FortMyershomefororiginalAmericanamusic! Alice Wallace

OCT.4

DennisMichaelopens

HouseboatJimopens BenGage

NOV.1

ALLFAITHSUNITARIANCONGREGATION

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

CalusaNatureCenterPlanetarium 3450OrtizAve.,FortMyers•Ticketsatcalusanature.org MUSICUNDERTHESTARS: RobertBidney, BuddyMondlock&BruceGallant

THURSDAY,OCT.23 at7pm

VisitourFacebookpageandwebsite formoreinfo&fullcalendarofevents www.americanacma.org

FRI-10continued

FMBand

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,moreinparadise.com

TomPetty,CSNY,Creedence ClearwaterRevivaltribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

GaryAllaninconcert

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

SteelMagnolias ThroughNov.15

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

WaywardSouls BaysidePark,OldSanCarlosBlvd and1stStreet,FortMyersBeach 5:30-8:30p.m.,free, fortmyersbeach.org

SAT-11

DirtyWork

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

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

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

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

AfterDarkCabaret:80sNight CulturalParkTheatre, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 7p.m.,239-772-5862 culturalparktheatre.org

JohnnyRogersBandsalutesElvis, RoyOrbison,BuddyHolly&more TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

CapeCoralBikeNight SE47thTerrace,CapeCoral 5-10p.m.SchoolofRockBandat5 p.m.,CharliePacebandat6:30 p.m.,Hardwired:Metallicatribute at8:30p.m.,ccbikenight.com

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MurderMysteryDinnerTrain

TheMurderMysteryDinnerTrainpresentsDevilʼsTrainWednesdays–Sundaysthrough Nov.16.SeminoleGulfRailwayislocatedat2805ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers.Forticket reservations,call239-275-8487orgoonlinetosemgulf.com

JazzattheMACC: DominicWalker MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411Shirelane,FortMyers 7:30p.m.239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org

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

SUN-12

TheBoots

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

AirSupplyinconcert

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

SweetFleet-Atribute toFleetwoodMac Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte Storytellersopens,VIPgates5:30 p.m.,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com

TUE-14

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

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

WED-15

DaveJ

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

SLG

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

TheNaplesPlayers: AdaandtheEngine ThroughNov.9 PriceStudioTheater, 7015thAve.S.,Naples 239-263-7990naplesplayers.org

THU-16

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

RooftopJazzLounge Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 6p.m.,239-333-1933

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

RocktheBlockwith PhenomenalAnimal EventLawn,Mercato, 9110StradaPlace,Naples 6:30-8:30p.m.,239-254-1080 experiencemercato.com

MikeImbasciani&HisBluez Rockerz-greatestguitarplayers TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

CharlottePlayers: Let’sMurderMarsha Oct.16-19

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

Dinner,comedy-FrankDelPizzo DeRomo’s,PromenadeatBonita Bay,26795SouthBayDrive, BonitaSprings 6p.m.promenadeshops.com

FRI-17

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

BacklotRave,Rap&RockCircus SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers ShyBlossom,TheElectricMud,Soul, BillieRose,SimonSaysNothingand Omnichroma,6p.m. 239-333-1933

Joe Yeoman Band

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

Simply-Fi

Bayside Park, Old San Carlos Blvd and 1st Street, Fort Myers Beach

5:30 - 8:30 p m , free, fortmyersbeach org

Joanne Shaw Taylor

Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs

7:30 p m , 239-495-8989

Fort Myers Music Walk

Downtown Fort Myers

6 p m www myriverdistrict com

Blues Brothers & Friends tribute

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

Young Frankenstein

Oct 17 - 19

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

Improv Comedy:

Slasher Films of the 80s

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

Don’t Dress for Dinner

Oct 17 - 19

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

Comedian James Yon

Florida Repertor y Theatre

Bunch Performance Hall, Bay Street, Fort Myers 7 p m , 239-332-4488

Annual Art from the Attic Sale Oct 17 - 19

Tower Galler y, 751 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel 10 a m - 4 p m 239-472-4557

Boots and Beats: A Night of Country Music & EDM

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

Heat Latin Jazz Band

Music and Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire lane, Fort Myers 6 & 8:30 p m 239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony org

Cape Coral Oktoberfest Oct 17 - 19

German American Social Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral 239-283-1400 capecoraloktoberfest com

Pandora’s Box - Aerosmith tribute

Bert’s Back Porch Live, Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte

Iconic opens, VIP gates 6 p m , 941-235-3675

twistedfork freshtix com

Streetlight

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

SAT - 18

Family ArtLab

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

Michael Dutra - Sinatra tribute

DeRomo’s, Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26795 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs 6 p m promenadeshops com

Last Train

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

Naples Jazzmasters Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S , Naples 1 - 3 p m thenaplesjazzsociety org

Coco Montoya

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

Show Troupe

Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd , Cape Coral 10 a m , 239-772-5862 culturalparktheatre org

Americana Community Music Association: Grant Maloy Smith

All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers

Steve Waterbur y opens, 7 p m , www americanacma org

Gulf Coast Symphony: The Music of Star Wars

Music and Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire lane, Fort Myers 6 & 8 p m 239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony org

13 Nights of Stage Fright: Curtain Call Car nage Through Nov 1

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

Rocky Horror Picture Show and Haunted House preview Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 5 - 10 p m 239-939-2787 artinlee org

SAT-18continued

Streetlight

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,moreinparadise.com

FallFestival

EdisonandFordWinterEstates, 2350McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 9a.m.to4p.m.edisonford.org

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

SWFLHalloweenArtGala

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

SUN-19

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

FGCUSymphonyOrchestra

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

ACMASongwritersCircle

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

MightyMystic

Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte Phoenix5opens,VIPgatesnoon, 941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com

MON-20

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

RyanBinghamand TheTexasGentlemeninconcert BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWParkway, FortMyers,7:30p.m., 239-481-4849

TUE-21

Tat2Trio ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

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

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QuiltShow

TheEdisonandFordWinterEstatesinFortMyerswillholditsannualQuiltShowOct.25from10 a.m.to2p.m.Seethehomesdecoratedwithquiltsfeaturingintricate,whimsicaldesignsatthe “AiringoftheQuilts”quiltshow.DozensofquiltsfromtheSouthwestFloridaQuiltersGuildwillbe ondisplay,suspendedfromclotheslinesbetweenthepalmsinfrontofthehistorichomes.Quilters Guildparticipantswillalsohavequiltsavailableforsale.Thequiltshowisincludedwithadmission. AdmissionisfreeforEdisonFordmembers.Formoredetails,visitedisonford.org

NeilSimon’sRumors ThroughNov.16

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

GulfshorePlayhousepresents Who’sAfraidofVirginiaWoolf? ThroughNov.23

StruthersStudio,TheBakerTheatre andEducationCenter, 100Goodlette-FrankRoad,Naples 239-261-7529 gulfshoreplayhouse.org

HauntedHoedown Mercato, 9110StradaPlace,Naples 5:30-7p.m.,239-254-1080 experiencemercato.com

WED-22

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

SLG

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

THU-23

SmokinAces

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

ACMAMusicUndertheStars CalusaNatureCenterand Planetarium,3450OrtizAve., FortMyers,songwritersRobert Bidney,BuddyMondlockandBruce Gallant,7p.m.,calusanature.org

FGCUWindChamberChoirs U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,free,fgcu.edu/bsma

AnnualWickedWalk Oct.23and24

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 239-333-1933

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

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

YoungFrankenstein Oct.23-26

TheBelleTheatre, 2708SantaBarbaraBlvd., #135,CapeCoral 239-323-5533

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

SalsaNight

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

CharlottePlayers: Let’sMurderMarsha Oct.23-26

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

JulieCarverpresents HowlattheMoon MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411Shirelane,FortMyers 7p.m.239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org

FRI-24

RadioRoad

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

NFusion

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,moreinparadise.com

Don’tDressforDinner

Oct.24-26

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

CapeCoralTrunkorTreat CapeCoralCityHall, 1015CulturalParkBlvd. 5p.m.capecoral.gov

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

ComedianJoeSib

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

TyMyersinconcert

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

CapeCoralOktoberfest Oct.24-26

GermanAmericanSocialClub,2101 SWPineIslandRoad,CapeCoral 239-283-1400 capecoraloktoberfest.com

RodneyCarringtoninconcert

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

Candlelight:AHauntedEvening ofHalloweenClassics

MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411Shirelane,FortMyers 6&8:30p.m.239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org

SAT-25

JorgeCeledoninconcert SeminoleCasinoHotel, 506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 9p.m.,moreinparadise.com

Quiltshow

EdisonandFordWinterEstates, 2350McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 10a.m.to2p.m.edisonford.org

NaplesFineArtShow Oct.25and26 CoastlandCenter, 1900TamiamiTrailN.Naples Saturday10a.m.-5p.m., Sunday10a.m.-4p.m. hotworks.org

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

GulfCoastSymphony: HogwartsHalloween

BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWParkway, FortMyers,1p.m.,239-481-4849

OneHotMess

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

HalloweenSpooktacular: EveningonFifth 5thAvenueSouth,Naples 5-8p.m.,239-248-4151

BillyJoel,BarryManilow andTinaTurnertribute

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

ArtWalk Oct.25and26

PromenadeatBonitaBay 26795SouthBayDrive, BonitaSprings Saturdaynoonto7p.m., Sunday10a.m.-5p.m. promenadeshops.com

JordanDavisinconcert HertzArena, 11000EverbladesParkway,Estero 7p.m.,hertzarena.com

NFusion

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,moreinparadise.com

SUN-26

DirtyWork

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

Caininconcert

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

NisitaConcertSeries:J.Michael Weiss-Holmes,saxophone, andAbigailAllison,piano U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers 3p.m.,fgcu.edu/bsma

TUE-28

SideshowBob

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

Doubt:AParable ThroughNov.16 FloridaRepArcadeTheatre, BayStreet,FortMyers 239-332-4488

WED-29

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

HalloweenGhostTrains Oct.29-31

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

Simply-Fi

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

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

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

SpookyStoriesNightMarket AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 5-8p.m. 239-939-2787artinlee.org

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HalloweenCostumeContest

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 7:30p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

ForeverOzzytributeband

Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte HollowPointopens,VIPgates6 p.m.,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com

Halloweenat

CulturalParkTheatre

CulturalParkTheatre, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 5-8:30p.m.,239-772-5862 culturalparktheatre.org

TheAmericanaCommunityMusicAssociationwelcomes BenGagetoitsFortMyerslisteningroomonNov.1. HouseboatJimwillopentheshowat7p.m.Formore info,visitonlineatamericanacma.org

THU-30

SmokinAces

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

Sip,ShopandStroll PromenadeatBonitaBay 26795SouthBayDrive, BonitaSprings 4-8p.m.promenadeshops.com

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

YoungFrankenstein Oct.30-31

TheBelleTheatre, 2708SantaBarbaraBlvd., #135,CapeCoral 239-323-5533

Artexhibitreception VisualArtsCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda 5-7p.m.941-639-8810

FRI-31

Outsiders

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

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

Riverside BaysidePark,OldSanCarlosBlvd and1stStreet,FortMyersBeach 5:30-8:30p.m.,free, fortmyersbeach.org

RooftopHalloweenParty

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

MonsterMashHalloweenParty

AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7-10p.m. 239-939-2787artinlee.org

FortMyersFallFest

2400FirstSt.,FortMyers MusicbyTommyLeeCook&the BuckinghamBluesBandand MaidenCane,gatesat5:30p.m. ticketsateventbrite.com

OctobermusicatArtsBonita

ArtsBonita’slivemusiccontinuesinOctoberwithshowsat thePerformingArtsCenterin BonitaSprings.

ZachBartholomew performsPassion,Peaceandthe RealMcCoyOct.2at7:30 p.m.

KevinBurt&BigMedicine willperformOct.9at7:30p.m. atMoeAuditorium.Knownfor hisrich,soulfulvoiceandmasterfulmusicianship,KevinBurt hasbeencaptivatingaudiences foryears.Winnerofthe InternationalBluesChallenge (solo/duo),alongwiththeBest GuitaristandLeeOskarBest HarmonicaPlayerawards, Kevinbringsafreshyetdeeply rootedtakeontheblues.

FrankVignolaandVinny Raniolo willperformOct.11at 7:30p.m.Renownedfortheir dynamicinterplayandinnovativearrangements,thisduo bringsafreshperspectiveto classicmelodies.

JoanneShawTaylor hits thestageatArtsBonitaOct.17 at7:30p.m.Standingasoneof today’sforemostblues-rock artists,JoanneShawTaylor hasbeenhonoredwithBritish BluesAwardsforBestFemaleVocalist (2010,2011)andSongwriteroftheYear (2011).Herartistryisdefinedbyexceptionalguitarwork,soulfulvocals,and songwritingthatblendsblues,rock,and soulwithstrikingauthenticity.Joanne

ShawTaylordeliversapowerhouseperformancefeaturingtracksfromherlatest album,Black&Gold.Openingactwillbe RickHowardandSusieHulcher.

CocoMontoya willperformOct.18at 7:30p.m.CocoMontoyaisapower-

houseofmodernblues, renownedforhisfieryguitar work,emotivevocals,andelectrifyingliveperformances.A self-taught,left-handedguitarist whoplayswiththestrings upsidedown,Montoyahoned hiscraftunderthementorship ofblueslegendsAlbertCollins andJohnMayall.Hissolo debut,GottaMindtoTravel (1995),earnedhimtheBlues MusicAwardforBestNew Artist,propellinghimintothe spotlight.

MarkSanders presentsA NightattheTonysOct.23at 7:30p.m.

QueenLives! willperform Oct.25at7:30p.m.Ledbythe captivatingRoyGomez-Cruz, whochannelsFreddie Mercury’selectrifyingstage presence,theshowtakesaudiencesonaspectacularjourney throughQueen’stimelesshits.

GoNow!MoodyBlues Tribute isscheduledforOct. 29at7:30p.m.Experiencethe timelessmusicofTheMoody BlueslikeneverbeforewithGo Now!,theultimatetributeled bylegendarydrummerGordy Marshall,whotouredwiththe iconicbandfor25years.Heisjoinedby MickWilson,formerleadsingerof10cc.

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

BonitaSpringsConcertBandopens newseasonNov.2atRiversidePark

TheBonitaSpringsConcertBandwill presentitsfirstconcertoftheseason Sunday,Nov.2at6p.m.atRiverside ParkinOldBonita.Theband’sveryspecialguestvocalistwillbeCarolann SanitawithguestconductorPaulMurtha. Alsoavailablewillbethepatriotic poembyRobertChapin,“TheWall.” Autographcopieswillbeavailablefor $10withproceedsgoingtotheBonita SpringsConcertBand.

Carolannwillsing“U.S.ArmedForces Salute”and“GodBlessAmerica.”The concertisasalutetoourtroops,veteransandfamilyalike.Othersongs include“Tapsfor3SoloTrumpetsand WindBand,”“SweetLandofLiberty”and PaulMurthawillconduct“Arlington (wheretheGiantsLieSleeping)”and “BillyJoelTribute.”

CarolannSanitaisthrilledtoperformagainwiththe BonitaSpringsConcertBand.Shehastouredas MarianinTheMusicManandMariainWestSide Story’sinternationaltours.Hernotablecreditsinclude

performanceswithLindaEderon Broadway,androlesinvariousproductionssuchasLesMiserables,Mackand Mabel,andUrinetown.Recently,she reprisedherroleasMariainWestSide StoryandstarredinSpamalotasThe LadyoftheLake.Carolannhassoloed withmultipleorchestrasandcurrently teachesvoiceatFGCUwhileowning CSVVocalStudioinNorthNaples. Membersofthebandareunderthe directionofGarySmithwhoretiredafter 24yearsasconductoroftheUniversity ofIllinoisMarchingIlliniBandand SymphonicBand.Garysays“thetalent ofthesemusiciansistremendous,ranginginagefrom16to90.”

Becomea“FriendoftheBand.”Find outmoreat bonitaspringsconcertband.org.Theconcertwillalsobe replayedlaterintheweekonFacebookatbonitaspringsconcertband.

BringyourfamilyandfriendswithalawnchairNov.2 at6p.m.atRiversidePark.

CarolannSanita

AliceWallace,GrantMaloySmith toplayatACMAlisteningroom

TheAmericanaCommunity MusicAssociationkeepsthelive musicgoingwithintimateconcertsattheirFortMyerslistening room.

Theremaining2025schedule attheACMAlisteningroom includesAliceWallaceonOct.4, GrantMaloySmithonOct.18, BenGageonNov.1,Doug McLeodonNov.15,JannKlose onNov.22andJoeCrookston onDec.6.

AliceWallaceisscheduled forOct.4attheACMAlistening room.

HereIAm,Nashville songstressAliceWallace declaresonhernewalbum, releasedin2024,viaMuleKick Records.It’satitlethathintsat herdeeplypersonal,confessionalsongwritingstyle,onethat invitesthelistenertogazeather beatingheartaseachintimate secretpoursout,propelledbya powerful,expressivedelivery thatmarksherasoneofthetrue vocaltalentsofhergeneration.

Alicedoesnothidebehind themicrophone,butusesitto amplifyeverythinginside herchampingtogetout. She’ssurvivedthehighs andlowsoflife,love,and themusicindustryandfinallyproducedthealbumshe feelsshewasdestinedto make.HereIAm,shesays, therealAliceWallace.

Thisalbummarksa returntothemesofselfexaminationafterseveral collectionsthatfeatured predominantlystorysongs. “Ineededtomakearecord thatwasreallytrueto myself,bothformeandfor myfanswhohaveencouragedmeinwaysIamso gratefulfor,”Aliceexplains. “SongsarehowIprocess. Andwritingthisalbumhelpedmeprocesssomuchofwhat hashappenedinthelastfewyears.”

AlicemovedtoNashvilleafewyearsagoaftermorethana decadeinsouthernCalifornia,andHereIAmisthefirstofher albumstoberecordedintrueMusicCitystyle,backedbya

lineupofworld-classmusicians andrecordedintwowhirlwind dayswithnorehearsal,justthe waythebestsessionplayerslike todoit.

DennisMichaelwillopenthe showonOct.4.

GrantMaloySmithreturnsto ACMAOct.18inhisbeloved homestateofFlorida,bringing songsandstoriesfromhismost recentalbumMississippi: AmericanStories,aswellas frompreviouscritically-acclaimed andBillboardtop5charting albumslikeAppalachia: AmericanstoriesandDustBowl: AmericanStories.

Overtheyearshisalbums havespent17weeksonthe Billboardcharts,includingeleven weeksintheTop10onthe Americana/Folkalbumsales chartand#12ontheCountry albumsaleschart.Granthas performedtwiceatCarnegieHall andhaswonnumerousawards, includingtwoGrammycertificates.In2020,hewasinducted intotheIndieMusicHallofFame inHollywood.

SteveWaterburywillopen theOct.18show.

BenGagewillperformat theACMAlisteningroomon Nov.1withHouseboatJim openingthatshow.

MusicUndertheStars returnsattheCalusaNature CenterandPlanetariumin October.RobertBidney, BruceGallantandBuddy MondlockwillperformOct. 23at7p.m.

OnDec.11,MusicUnder theStarswelcomesAndy WahlbergandDoug Shemenski.Theseconcerts takeplaceinsidetheplanetarium.Ticketsareavailable atcalusanature.org

Doorsopenat6:30p.m. formostlisteningroomshows.TheACMAlisteningroomis locatedatAllFaithsUnitarianCongregation,2756McGregor Blvd.,FortMyers.

Formoredetailsandschedules,visitamericanacma.orgor followthemonFacebook.

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TribbyArtsCentershowsforthefall

ShellPoint’sTribbyArts Center’sFine& PerformingArtsseason continueswithavarietyof performances.

Rogers,Richie& Robinson–Celebrating KennyRogers,Lionel RichieandSmokey Robinsonfeaturing The Undercovers willbeon stageOct.9at7p.m. You’veheardthesesongs before.Butnotlikethis. Enjoybelovedhitslike Kenny’s“TheGambler,” Lionel’s“Hello,”and Smokey’s“Cruisin’,”reinterpretedwithThe Undercovers’signature touch.

JodieDeSalvoandTomCimarusti willperformOct.14at7p.m.Spend“A NightattheMovies”withJodieonpiano andTomonaccordionastheypresent thegreatestmoviethemesfromthelast 80years—includingclassicslikeThe Godfather,Dr.Zhivago,StarWars,Love Story,PhantomoftheOperaandmany more.

The FGCUWindOrchestra isscheduledtoperformOct.20at7p.m.

Pianist JavorBracic willtakethe stageOct.21at7p.m.Takinglisteners onajourneythroughFrédéricChopin’s mostbelovedworks,withastunning selectionofwaltzes,mazurkas,fantasies,nocturnes,andscherzo, acclaimedpianistJavorBracicshowcasesthecomposer’sextraordinaryabilityto blendlyricism,dancerhythmsandvirtuosity.

HaydeBluegrassOrchestra willper-

formNov.7at7p.m.Straightfrom Norwayandwinningheartsaroundthe world,HaydeBluegrassOrchestrabrings afresh,exhilaratingenergytothe Americanrootstradition.Withrichvocal harmonies,masterfulmusicianship,and astylethatblendsbluegrass,folk,and Americana,thiseight-pieceensemble deliversanunforgettableliveexperience. Warm,joyful,anddeeplyauthentic, HaydeBluegrassOrchestraisbluegrass likeyou’veneverhearditbefore.

AlisaWeilersteinandInon Barnatan arescheduledforNov.14 at7p.m.Knownforherpassionate interpretationsandtechnicalprowess, GrammyAward-winningcellistAlisa Weilersteinpairsseamlesslywith Barnatan’sexpressive,elegant pianism.Together,theybringdeep emotion,breathtakingvirtuosity,and dynamicchemistrytoaprogramfeaturingsomeofthemostpowerful worksinthecelloandpianorepertoire.

GrammyAwardwinner JohnMcEuen,a foundingmemberofthe iconicNittyGrittyDirt Band,andworldrenownedguitaristand harp-guitarist Muriel Anderson come togetherNov.18foran exceptionalperformanceblendingbluegrass,folk,classical, andbeyond.With decadesofartistry betweenthem,McEuen andAndersoncreatea rich,intimateevening

filledwithimpressiveinstrumentals. Theirunmatchedmusicianshipand easygoingcharmpromiseajoyfully entertainingconcertexperience. Celebratetwoofthefineststringplayers ofourtimeinanightthatbridgestraditionandinnovationwithpuremusical magic.

TribbyArtsCenterislocatedat17281 OnParBoulevardinFortMyers. Topurchasetickets,visitonlineat TribbyArtsCenter.comorcalltheTAC boxofficeat239-415-5667.

JavorBracic

MurielAndersonandJohnMcEuen

HaydeBluegrassOrchestra

TheUndercovers

FortMyersMastersingerscelebrate25years

TheFortMyersSymphonic Mastersingersiscelebratingtheir25th anniversaryseasonunderthedirectionof artisticdirectorMatthewKoller.

Performanceswillbeheldthroughout SouthwestFloridaandincludeavarietyof masterworks,newworksandclassical favorites.Mostnotably,theywillbepremieringTheWitness:IncidentsoftheWar oftheRebellioncomposedbyThomas LaVoy.

FauréRequiemwillbeperformedNov.2 atPeaceLutheranChurch,FortMyers. ComeexperiencethefirstoftwoperformancesofGabrielFauré’sRequiemwiththe FortMyersSymphonicMastersingers,as wedebutour25thAnniversaryseason! Thisintimateperformance,alongwitha selectchamberorchestra,highlightsthe gentlegraceofoneofFauré’smostwellknownandwell-lovedworks.Itismost notedforitsgentleandcomfortingnaturein comparisontoothermoredramatic Requiemsettingsandisacrowdfavorite youwon’twanttomiss.Plus,you’llalsobe treatedtoaperformanceofFauré’sMesse Bassebythenewwomen’schoirLuminara.

Messiah&MoreisscheduledforDec.7 atPeaceLutheranChurch,FortMyers.

Kickoffyourholidaycelebrationswiththe FortMyersSymphonicMastersingersand CityofPalmsYouthChoir.TheMessiah& Moreholidayconcertwillringintheseason.Theconcertfeaturestheadultchorus singingtheChristmasportionofHandel’s timelessoratorio,Messiah,alongwithcontemporaryChristmasfavorites.TheCityof PalmsYouthChoirroundsouttheprogram withseasonalselections.

DecktheHalls,presentedbyGulfCoast Symphony,willbeDec.13atBarbaraB. MannPerformingArtsHall,FortMyers. Comeoutforthebelovedannualholiday traditionofDecktheHalls!TheFortMyers SymphonicMastersingersjointheGulf CoastSymphony,alongwithspecialguest starAerialViolinistJaniceMartintocelebrateamemorableeveningfilledwith enchantingsoundsoftheseason.Plus, don’tmissavisitfromSantaClaushimself!

TheWitness:IncidentsoftheWarofthe Rebellion,ACommunityEngagement ProjectandWorldPremiereisscheduled forMarch21atFaithPresbyterianChurch, CapeCoral,andMarch22atFirst PresbyterianChurch,BonitaSprings.

JointheFortMyersSymphonic Mastersingersforaprofoundmusicalexpe-

rienceattheworldpremiereofThe Witness:IncidentsoftheWarofthe Rebellion.Thisgroundbreakingwork sharestheuntoldstoryofJamesWaxler, thegreat-greatgrandfatherofartisticdirectorMatthewKoller.Waxler’shonestand deeply-humanjournalentriestracehis transformationfromayoungUnionsoldier seekingglorytoamanhauntedbythedual brutalitiesofwarandslavery.Withinput fromlocalcommunityvoices,including leadersfromthehistoricDunbarcommunity,TheWitnessexaminesthecomplexculturaltapestryofournation'spast.

FrenchSuiteswiththeNaples CommunityOrchestrawillbeperformed April11atMooringsPresbyterianChurch, Naples.TheFortMyersSymphonic MastersingersjointheNaplesCommunity OrchestratoperformGabrielFauré’s RequiemastheconcludingpieceofacelebrationofFrenchmusicalexcellencethat alsofeaturessymphonyperformancesof piecesbyDebussyandRavel.Together, theseworkscreatearichtapestryof Frenchartistryandimaginationthatyou can’taffordtomiss.

Forscheduleupdatesandmoreinformation,visitonlineatmastersingersfm.com

JulieCarver’sHowl attheMoonOct.23

GulfCoastSymphonyinvitesaudiencestoanunforgettableeveningof musicandentertainmentwithJulie CarverpresentsHowlattheMoonon Thursday,Oct.23at7p.m.atthe Music&ArtsCommunityCenter.

JulieCarver,celebratedpianist, vocalistandentertainer,bringsher high-energy“HowlattheMoon”show totheMACCstage.Thiscabaret, inspiredbythelegendarydueling pianobars,blendspop,rock, Broadway,andclassicsing-alonghits inaninteractive,fun-fillednight.From powerhousevocalstoquick-witted musicalimprovisation,Carvercreates anatmospherewheretheaudienceis partoftheperformance.

Topurchasetickets,call239-2771700orvisitgulfcoastsymphony.org.

HeatLatinJazzOct.17

TheGulfCoastSymphonyinvites youtoanunforgettablenightof rhythm,soulandsizzlingLatinjazz asHeatLatinJazztakesthestageon Friday,Oct.17attheMusic&Arts CommunityCenter.Duetopopular demand,thebandwillperformtwo showsat6and8:30p.m.

Knownfortheirinfectiousenergy andseamlessfusionofjazzwithAfroCaribbeanandLatinAmericaninfluences,HeatLatinJazzdeliversa vibrantmusicalexperiencethatwill haveaudiencesswayingintheir seats.

Topurchasetickets,call239-2771700orvisitgulfcoastsymphony.org.

ThisOctober,stepintothespellbindingworldofHarryPotterandcelebrateHalloweenwiththeGulfCoast SymphonyatHogwartsHalloween. TheeventwilltakeplaceonSaturday, Oct.25at2p.m.attheBarbaraB. MannPerformingArtsHall.

Thefunbeginsat1p.m..witha festivecostumecontestandfamilyfriendlyactivitiesdesignedtodelight witches,wizards,andMugglesalike. Dressinyourbestmagicalattireand enjoythemedpre-concertfunbefore theSymphonytakesthestage.

At2p.m.,theGulfCoastSymphonywill performathrillingprogramofmusicinspired bytheHarryPotterfilmsandotherspooky favoritesthatwilltransportaudiencesstraight intothewizardingworld.Thisfamily-friendly

TheGulfCoastSymphonyannounced PopsattheMACC,abrandnewconcert seriesthatbringsfamiliarandbelovedmusic tolifewithfullorchestralperformances. AllshowswillbeheldattheMusic&Arts CommunityCenter(MACC),withtwoperformanceseachevening,at6and8.

Theinauguralconcertwilllaunchthe seriesonSaturday,Oct.18,withTheMusic ofStarWars.AudiencesareinvitedtojourneythroughtheStarWarssaga’sepic soundtrackforallnineSkywalkerSagafilms. UnderthebatonofMaestroKurtz,thisperformancewillrecreatetheimmersivemusical worldofagalaxyfar,faraway.Audience membersareencouragedtodressastheir favoriteStarWarscharacterastheMACC transformsintotheMosEisleyCantina. Pleasenote:thispresentationwillfeature musiconly(nofilmscreening).

concertistheperfectwaytocelebratethe seasonwithmusic,magic,andatouchof Halloweenenchantment.

Fortickets,call239-481-4849orvisit gulfcoastsymphony.org.

Ticketsstartat$62.

SubsequentconcertsinthePopsatthe MACCseriesinclude: Nov.1-EpicJourneys&Adventures:A sweepingselectionofHollywood’sgreatest soundtracks,fromIndianaJonesandPirates oftheCaribbeantoBraveheartandTheLord oftheRings.

Nov.8-SciFi&FantasySoundworlds: ThemusicofAlsosprachZarathustra,Star Trek,E.T.,CloseEncountersoftheThird Kind,JurassicPark,Avatar,andmore,taking listenersbeyondthescreenintowondrous realms.

March14-EchosoftheDanube:Echos oftheDanube—Aprogramcelebratingthe richmusicalheritageoftheDanuberegion. (Detailstocome.)

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

TheGulfCoastJazzCollectiveannounces HurricaneSummer:AlbumReleasePartyfeaturingacclaimedTampa-basedguitarist DominicWalker.

TheeventwilltakeplaceonSaturday,Oct. 11at7:30p.m.attheMusic&Arts CommunityCenter.Walkerwilldebutmaterial fromhisnewalbum,HurricaneSummer,performingalongsidetheGulfCoastSymphony JazzCollective,PaulGavin,Brandon Robertson,andZachBartholomew.

TheMACCislocatedat13411ShireLane inFortMyers(justoffDanielsParkway).

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

CATERING•WEDDINGS•EVENTS•PRIVATEPARTIES

FEATUREDDINNER&SHOWS•WALK-INSACCEPTED•PLEASERESERVEFORBESTSEATING

UPCOMINGTRIBUTESHOWSCHEDULE

THURSDAY,OCT.2

ItalianHitsandDanceDooWop withMichaelD’Amore

FRIDAY,OCT.3

RewindBandfeaturing WhitneyHouston&MultiGreatLadyHits

SATURDAY,OCT.4

NeilDiamond&BarbraStreisand

THURSDAY,OCT.9

KC&TheSunshineBand, DonnaSummer,Kool&TheGang

FRIDAY,OCT.10

TomPetty,CreedenceClearwaterRevival, CrosbyStillsNash&Young

SATURDAY,OCT.11

JohnnyRogersBandtributetoElvis, RoyOrbison,BuddyHolly,JerryLeeLewis

CHECKWEBSITE FORSHOWUPDATES

THURSDAY,OCT.16

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

FRIDAY,OCT.17

BluesBrothers&Friends

SATURDAY,OCT.18

PatBenetarandJanisJoplin

THURSDAY,OCT.23

HighTide-YachtRocktribute

FRIDAY,OCT.24

FrankieValli,BeeGees

SATURDAY,OCT.25

BillyJoel,BarryManilow,TinaTurner

THURSDAY,OCT.30

FlowerPowerRevival

FRIDAY,OCT.31

TheAlterEagles

FALLSPECIAL

SHOWTICKETSEATSFROM $2495 (showonly)

Orderoffour brandnewmenu!

SATURDAY,NOV.1

FabulousGirlsofMotown& ExcitingLadiesofDisco

THURSDAY,NOV.6

TheTemptations&TheFourTops

FRIDAY,NOV.7

NeilDiamond

SATURDAY,NOV.8

FleetwoodMac&StevieNicks

THURSDAY,NOV.13

KC&TheSunshineBand,BeeGees

TheSpinnersatSeminoleCasino

SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokaleewelcomesR&BlegendsTheSpinnerslive inconcertFriday,Jan.9withdoors openingat7p.m.andtheshowbeginning at8p.m.

Withatoweringlegacyspanningmore thansixdecades,TheSpinnershave neverlosttheiruniversalappeal. Throughouttheyears,TheSpinners remainedperchedatopthePop,R&B, andAdultContemporaryCharts,with smashsingleslike“I’llBeAround,”“Could ItBeI’mFallingInLove,”“ThenCame You,”“TheRubberbandMan,”andmore.

ThegrouphasearnedsixGrammy nominations,18PlatinumandGold albums,astarontheHollywoodWalkof Fame,andsoldmillionsofrecordsworldwideintheprocess.Theirlegendary repertoirehasearnedapermanentplace intheAmericansongbook.

TicketsareavailablefromTicketmaster oratwww.moreinparadise.com.Attendees mustbe21.Parkingisfree.

BigEasyCruiseaddsLarkinPoe

TheBigEasyCruiseannounces artistadditionstothe2026lineupto continuethecelebrationofthespirit, music,foodandcultureoftheCrescent City.

GrammyAward-winningartist TromboneShorty&OrleansAvenue, MarciaBall,JohnnySansoneandPine LeafBoyswillreturnfortheirsecond consecutivevoyage,whileGrammywinningduoLarkinPoeandNew OrleansnativeKyleRousselwillperformonboardforthefirsttime.

Followingtheoverwhelmingsuccess ofthesoldout2025voyageinonlyits secondyear,StarVistaLive’s2026Big EasyCruiseoffersanalreadystellar line-upthatincludesperformancesby LittleFeat,SamanthaFish,GalacticFt. JellyJoseph(*specialappearanceat famedclubTipitina’swhiletheshipisin NewOrleans),AndersOsborne,Marc Broussard,CyrilNevillewithOmari

SalutetoServiceNov.1at

CapeCoral’sCulturalPark

TheCapeCoralMuseum ofHistoryandIncredible Bankhaveteameduptocreateaneventthatwillhonor andcelebratethosewhoare currentlyservinginthe ArmedForces,veteransand theirfamilieswithafestivalto beheldinCulturalParkon Nov.1from10a.m.to3p.m.

Thisfreeeventwillshowcasemanyoftheveteran supportorganizationswithin thecity,alongwithafullday ofpatrioticentertainment, foodtrucks,andavendorvillageonsite.Bringachairor blanketandenjoy!Asan addedbonus,theMuseum willbeopentotourforfree duringtheevent.Graba scavengerhuntsheetatthe Museum’sboothandenterto winaprizebasket.

Entertainmentincludes: HonorGuardpresentation oftheColors

IsabellaClarksingingthe NationalAnthem

RobertGonnelliand Associates–AMomentIn Time

Performancebythe CalendarGirls

PerformancebyGunsand Hoses

MarinerJROTCRifle Demonstration

Formoreeventinformationandperformancetimes, orforinformationonbecomingavendor,visitcapecoralmuseum.org/salute-to-service.

Forquestionsaboutthe event,contacteventchair LindaBiondiatlinda@rasorealty.comorcall/textat239246-1157.ASalutetoService andSacrificewillbeheldrain orshine.CulturalParkis locatedbehindtheCape CoralMuseumofHistory,544 CulturalParkBlvd..

NevilleandTheFuel,JonCleary&The AbsoluteMonsterGentlemen,TheSoul Rebels,CowboyMouth,BeauSoleilAvec MichaelDoucet,GeorgePorterJr.&Runnin’ Pardners,ChubbyCarrier,D.K.Harrell,John “Papa”Gros,Shake‘EmUpJazzBand, HoneyIslandSwampBand,SusanCowsill, HelenGilletandmoreforamusicalgumboof morethan100liveperformances.

UsePROMOCodeHAPPENINGSand getspecialdiscountedcabinprices.Visit www.bigeasycruise.com/happeningsorcall 855-923-7456.

Amultitudeofspecialactivitieswillbe availabletoallincludingliveartistinterviews andsongwritersessions,themedparties, cookingdemonstrationswithChefKevin Belton,Burlesqueshowsandmore.

TheBigEasyCruisewillsetsailJan.18–25,2026.TheshipwilldepartfromFt. LauderdaleandwillstopinNewOrleansand Cozumel,Mexicoaboardtheluxurious HollandAmericaLine’sm/sEurodam.

LarkinPoe

FloydNationtoperformNov.15

Celebratingthe50thanniversaryofPinkFloyd’siconic album“WishYouWereHere,” FloydNation willperformat SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokaleeaspartofthe“WishWe WereThere”tourSaturday,Nov.15at8p.m.

In1975,PinkFloyd’slegendarymembers–RogerWaters, DavidGilmour,RickWright,andNickMason–embarkedon ajourneytocreateafollow-upto“TheDarkSideofthe Moon”atEMIStudios,nowtheworld-famousAbbeyRoad Studios.Despiteatumultuousstart,whatemergedwas“Wish YouWereHere,”a6timePlatinummasterpiecethatremains oneofthegreatestrockalbumsofalltime.

Now,50yearslater,FloydNationproudlycarriesthe torch,celebratingthismilestonewiththe“WishWeWere ThereTour.”Inafull-circlemoment,FloydNationrecently hadthehonorofrecordingatAbbeyRoadStudios,further solidifyingtheirdeepconnectiontoPinkFloyd’slegacy.Fans youngandoldwillbetransportedonasonicandvisualjourneywithanalbum-inspiredsetlist(plusmuchmore!)anda custom-designedlaserandlightshowcreatedbyanawardwinninglightingdirector.

ComposedofagroupofU.S.-basedmusicianswhoare die-hardfansofthemusic,FloydNationstrivestocarefully

FloydNationwillperformNov.15atSeminoleCasinoHotel. photobyKatharineBoyle

re-createtheliveexperience,andmoreimportantlythe“feel” ofPinkFloyd.

TicketsareavailableonlinefromTicketmasterorat www.moreinparadise.com.Parkingisfree.

DavidNailatSeminoleCasinoHotelNov.14

RadioPromotionsEntertainmentpresentsmulti-platinumsinger-songwriter DavidNailliveinconcertatSeminoleCasinoHotelImmokaleeonFriday,Nov. 14at8p.m.

Nailhasmultiplechart-toppinghitsandbelovedsongslike“LetItRain,” “WhateverShe’sGot,”“RedLight,”“TheSecret,”“SoundofAMillionDreams” andmore.Hisprowessasatrueartistinanerathatrewardsartificially enhancedartshouldnotbeoverlooked.

Somemightevencallhima“tourdeforce”ashissongspullnopunchesin evokingthedemonswithwhichhehaswrestledthroughmuchofhislife.Nail’s creativematurityreflectsinbothhissongwritingandvocalability,widelyhailed asoneofthebestmalevoicesinNashville.Hisconsistentqualityoutputand storytellingoverhisnearlytwo-decadecareeriswhatkeepsmusicloverscomingbackandbringingothers.

TicketsareavailablenowfromTicketmasteroratmoreinparadise.com. Parkingisfree.

OneNightofQueenNov.30

GaryMullen& TheWorkswillperformtheirworldrenownedOneNight ofQueenliveconcertatSeminole CasinoHotel ImmokaleeSunday, Nov.30withdoors openingat7p.m. andtheshowbeginningat8p.m.

Formorethan20 years,GaryMullen& TheWorkshave beenperformingOne NightofQueen. GaryMullen&The Works,featuring GaryMullenon vocals,DavidBrockettonguitar,MalcolmGentlesonkeyboards,JonHalliwellondrumsandAlanMcGeochonbass guitar,willhaveyoudancingintheaislesduringtheshow, whilethebandpaystributetothestagetheatrics,showmanship,andmusicofarguablythegreatestrockbandof alltime:Queen.

In2000,GaryMullenwontheGranadaTVprogram “StarsinTheirEyes”withhisperformanceasQueen’slead

singer,Freddie Mercury.Mullen’s embodimentof FreddieMercury resultedinhimgaining864,838votesin theshow’sLiveGrand Final.Thenumberof fanswhovotedfor Mullenwasmorethan doublethatoftherunner-up,thussetting theall-time-record numberofvotesin thehistoryoftheprogram.

Forovertwo decades,GaryMullen &TheWorkshave performedaroundthe world,playingmorethan2,500liveshowstoaudiencesin morethan20countries,performingandsellingoutmanyof thesamevenuesasQueen.Asof2023,theyarethemost successfultributebandinFrance,playingtoover250,000 people.They“WillRockYou”andare“GuaranteedtoBlow YourMind.”

TicketsareavailableonlinefromTicketmasterorat moreinparadise.com.Attendeesmustbe21.Parkingisfree.

PERFORMANCES INSWFLORIDA

OCT3

Crowder,Passion HertzArena,Estero

AdamCalhoun TheRanch,FortMyers

OCT4

JeremyMcComb TheRanch,FortMyers

OCT9

AshlandCraft TheRanch,FortMyers

OCT10

GaryAllan BBMannHall,FortMyers

OCT12

AirSupply BBMannHall,FortMyers

OCT20

RyanBingham BBMannHall,FortMyers

OCT23

PriscillaBlock TheRanch,FortMyers

OCT24

TyMyers TheRanch,FortMyers

RodneyCarrington BBMannHall,FortMyers

OCT25

JorgeCeledon SeminoleCasinoImmokalee

JordanDavis HertzArena,Estero

OCT26

Cain BBMannHall,FortMyers

I N C ONCERT

Celebrating MeatLoaf

NOV29

TowerofPower SeminoleCasinoImmokalee

DEC5

JoeBonamassa HertzArena,Estero

DEC6

CelebratingMeatLoaf:BatOutofHelloweenwillperform Friday,Oct.17at8p.m.atSeminoleCasinoHotel Immokalee.ThisconcertfeaturesMeatLoafband membersandAmericanIdolwinnerCalebJohnson. Forticketsandinfo,visitmoreinparadise.com

NOV14

NOV1

WarrenZeiders, ChayceBeckham HertzArena,Estero

NOV2

ClayWalker CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, DowntownFortMyers

NOV6

EliYoungBand TheRanch,FortMyers

NOV7

SteelPanther TheRanch,FortMyers

NOV8

HermanʼsHermits starringPeterNoone BBMannHall,FortMyers

NOV13

TheExpendables TheRanch,FortMyers

Seether,Daughtry CharlotteCo.Fairgrounds

DavidNail SeminoleCasinoImmokalee

NOV15

GavinAdcock CharlotteCo.Fairgrounds

FloydNation SeminoleCasinoImmokalee

NOV20

CreedFisher TheRanch,FortMyers

NOV21

KameronMarlowe SeminoleBrightonBayHotel

NOV22

HudsonWestbrook TheRanch,FortMyers

TreatyOakRevival HertzArena,Estero

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

FEB19

BaileyZimmerman HertzArena,Estero

FEB25

Styx,CheapTrick HertzArena,Estero

TheRanchConcertHall&Saloonwelcomes

AdamCalhoun, AshlandCraft,PriscillaBlock

TheRanchConcertHall& SalooninFortMyersfeatures nationalcountryandrockartists.

Here’swhat’sontheschedule atpresstime:

TheSamGallowayFord ConcertSeriespresentsAdam CalhounonOct.3,AshlandCraft onOct.9,PriscillaBlockonOct. 23,theEliYoungBandonNov. 6,CreedFisheronNov.20, HudsonWestbrookonNov.22 (soldout)andTracyByrdon March28,2026.

AdamCalhoun’sCountryRap TourstopsatTheRanchonOct. 3andwillalsofeatureperformancesbyDustyLeigh,HardTarget andCympleMan.

AshlandCraftintroducedherbrand ofcountrymusicwithdebutalbum, TravelinKind,availableeverywhere now.AmongCMT’sNextWomenof CountryClassof2021andPandora’s CountryArtiststoWatch2021, AmericanSongwriterclaims,“there’sa newcountrybadassintown,andher nameisAshlandCraft,”alsopraising, “thisgirlhasstarqualityflyingoutof herboots.”FeaturedonHixtape:Vol. 2withBrothersOsborneon“ISmoke Weed,”CMT’s“can’tmiss’countrystar ontherise”andshejoinedLuke Bryan’sCountrySongCameonTour 2025includingplayingatJetBluePark atFenwaySouthinFortMyerson June14.

CraftsupportedAshleyMcBryde’s tourin2022addingtoherroad-driven resumealongsiderecentdirectsupportslotsopeningforCodyJohnson, BrothersOsborne,ZacBrownBand, LukeCombs,MorganWallen,Marcus KingandIanMunsick.Shediscovered herhonky-tonkspiritwhilecuttingher teeththroughoutbars,inandaround herSouthCarolinahometownof Piedmont.

Onepartendlessparty,onepart unmitigatedhonesty,andonepart bestfriendwhoalwaysgivesittoyou straight,evenwhenithurts,Priscilla Block’sdebutalbum,Welcometothe BlockParty,findsanartistwhois redefining‘threechordsandthetruth’ foranentirelynewgeneration.

Thoughshecametoprominencein 2020,Priscilla’srisehasbeenyearsin themaking,fullof hardwork,long hours,andcountry grit.Originallyfrom Raleigh,N.C.,she movedtoNashvilleto pursuemusicshortly afterhighschoolafter beingencouragedby hermomtopickup theguitarwhenshe foundoneintheattic ofthehouseshe sharedwithherfour siblings.“Iauditioned foreverysingle singingshow,”she rememberswitha laugh.“Thenassoon

asIcouldleavetown,Ipacked mybagsandmovedto Nashville.”

Ledbyanunmistakable vocalandbringingaTexas-rock edgetomoderncountryfor25 years,theEliYoungBand's never-changinglineupofMike Eli,JamesYoung,JonJones andChrisThompsonhasspent decadesontherun,growing fromhometownheroesinto globe-trotting,chart-toppingpioneers.…Andnow,they’recominghome.FoundedinDenton, Texas,andrisingtobecome arena-packingiconsofthe state’sindependentcountry scene,EYB’s2005albumLevel launchedthebandintothemainstream,followedbythreecareer BillboardTop5albumsincludingthe No.110,000TownsandPlatinumLife AtBest.

OtherupcomingshowsatThe RanchConcertHall(notpartofthe SamGallowaySeries)include90s HonkeyTonkCircusTouronOct.4,Ty MyersonOct.24,SteelPantheron Nov.7,TheExpendablesonNov.13 andJoshMeloyonMarch21,2026. Forticketsandmoreconcertinfo, visittheranchfortmyers.com.

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

AshlandCraft-Oct.9

EliYoungBand-Nov.6

PriscillaBlock-Oct.23

ClayWalkeratCaloosaSoundAmphitheaterNov.2

CaloosaSoundAmphitheaterpresentscountrymusiclegendClayWalker andspecialguestDrakeMilliganfora '90sCountryRevivalonSunday,Nov.2 at7p.m.

There'smoretothedualityofClay Walker'sdebutShowDogNashville albumTexasToTennesseethanthetitle. Certainly,therealitiesofplaceareas centralasthiscomebackalbum'sname implies:Nashvillebusilyworkingtoward thenextfreshhit;Texasmovingatits inimitableandfamiliarpace.There'salso amixofsongwritingandproduction approaches,evidentandmorenuanced relationshipsbetweenthesongsthemselves,andtheoverarchingpresenceof anaturallygiftedvocalistwhorelentlesslypursueshisowndevelopmentasa singer.

Inastoriedcareerdottedwithsmash singles,platinumalbumsandcountless honorsandacclaim,maybetheconnectionbetweencountry'stimelessthemes andmusic-of-the-momenttimelinesshas beenthereallalong.Manyofthecountryfansbehindthealmost20millionondemandandvideostreamsforhislatest single"NeedABarSometimes"–who

mayalsobeamonghis750,000TikTok followers–arewhollyunawareof Walker'shistory.

DiscoveredinaBeaumontareabar bynotedproducerandheadofGiant RecordsJamesStroud,Walkerwasin hisearly20swhenhestartedrattlingoff astringofsmashhits.Amongthem, “LiveUntilIDie,”"DreamingWithMy EyesOpen,"“ThisWomanAndThis Man,”"HypnotizeTheMoon,""Rumor HasIt,"“ThenWhat,”"ICan'tSleep"and "SheWon'tBeLonelyLong."Hisselftitleddebutalbumrocketedtoplatinum status,thefirstoffourtocrossthemillion-soldmark.Rackingupmorethan30 chartedsinglesand11No.1swasn't withoutitsstruggles,however.

"Beingbornandraisedinthe Houstonarea,Ithoughtofmyselfinthe lineofGeorgeStraitandClintBlack,but myfirstproducerhadotherideas," Walkersays."JamesStroudpushedme moretowardspopsoundsIfoughtwith. Whathewassaying,andIthinkhewas right,was,'Clay,you'vegotsomegears toyouthatwillexcitepeopleifyouletit.' Iwasyoung–23–anddidn'treallysettlewiththat.ButnowI'minasweetspot

inmusic,inlife,andIdefinitelyfeelthe audiencehasswungaroundtoappreciatingmusicthatmakesthoseconnections."

DrakeMilliganburstontothenational musicstageenteringtheBillboard EmergingArtistsChartat#5afterdominatingiTuneswithhisdebutalbum, Dallas/FortWorth,chartingback-to-back #1hitsontheiTunesCountrySongs Chart,#1oniTunesAll-GenreChartand reclaimedthe#1spotoniTunesCountry AlbumsChart,allwhilesimultaneously holdingpositions#1,#2,#3and#5on iTunesCountryVideoChart.

Ticketscanbepurchasedonlineat tixr.comandcaloosasoundamp.com.

Gateswillopenat6p.m.withthe openingactbeginningat7p.m.

Thisconcertwasoriginallyscheduled forJan.16.Allpreviouslypurchased ticketswillbehonored.Chairsareprovidedforalltickettypesexceptgeneral admissiontickets.Generaladmission ticketholderscanbringblanketsorfoldablelawnchairs.

CaloosaSoundAmphitheaterislocatedat2101EdwardsDrive(adjacentto theLuminaryHotel&Co.)

ClayWalker

NewFallFestivaltodebut

Oct.31withBuckingham BluesBand&MaidenCane

TheFortMyersFallFestwilldebutonHalloweennight onFriday,Oct.31bringinglivemusic,foodandfamilyfriendlyfuntodowntownFortMyers.

Theeventwilltakeplaceat2400FirstSt.,with entrancesatJacksonStreetandFirstStreet.Gatesopen at5:30p.m.

Thisbrandnewcommunityfestivalwillfeatureexciting liveperformancesbyTommyLeeCook&TheBuckingham BluesBand,knownfortheirpowerhouseblues-rock,and MaidenCane,afanfavoritefortheirhigh-energyclassic rockanthems.

TheFortMyersFallFestisdesignedasafamily event—welcomingallagesforaneveningofmusic,costumes,andseasonalcelebrationintheheartofdowntown. Kidsunder12receivefreeadmission,makingitanaccessibleandfestivenightforfamiliesacrossSouthwest Florida.

Admissionis$20foradultsand$10forages13–17. EventorganizerssaidtheFortMyersFallFestmarks thebeginningofanewseasonaltradition,bringingresidentsandvisitorstogetherforanightofmusic,fun,and communityspirit.

FallFestivalatEdisonand FordWinterEstatesOct.18

EdisonandFordWinterEstateswillcelebratefall withitsfourthannualFallFestivalonOct.18from9 a.m.to4p.m.

Thisfamily-friendlyeventwillincludecraftvendors,foodtrucks,music,andseveralfunactivities forchildren.

Activitiesincludeaninflatableobstaclecourse,a build-a-bearteddybearshop,pumpkinpatch,a flowertrucktomakefloralbouquets,facepainting, balloonartist,andthebanyantreeclimb.Alarge selectionofpumpkinswillbeavailableforpurchase, andparticipantswillhavetheoptiontopaintthe pumpkinsandenterthemintoacontest(paintwillbe provided).

Thereisnochargetostrollaroundthecraftvendorboothsandlistentomusic;however,thereisa feetoparticipateineachactivityandvisitorsare encouragedtobringcash.Thepopularbanyantree climbwillbeopentoadultsandchildren.Admission tothemuseum,laboratoryandriversideofthepropertyrequiresaseparateticket.Forinformationorto purchasetickets,visitEdisonFord.org.

TheEdisonandFordWinterEstatesarelocated at2350McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.

AnnualACTgalaand auctionsetforNov.8

IslandHopperSongwriterFestheldapreviewpartySept.4at SwampCatBreweryfeaturingsongwritersAngieK.,Sheena BrookandCalebNeff.The10-dayfestivalranSept.19-28. photosbyJamieKuser

AbuseCounselingandTreatment,Inc.(ACT)has announceditshighlyanticipatedannualfundraising event,ArtsforACT2025:“AllJazzedUp”Galaand Auction,takingplaceonSaturday,Nov.8atthehistoricBurroughsHomeandGardensindowntown FortMyers.

Theeveningwillbeginat5p.m.withcocktails,a silentauction,raffle,andengagingactivities.At6:00 p.m.,guestswillenjoyaseateddinner,followedby anenergeticliveauctionat7p.m.ledbyrenowned auctioneerScottRobertson.Thenightconcludes withmusicanddancingunderthestars.

Formorethanfourdecades,ACThasprovided critical,life-savingservicesforvictimsofdomestic violence,sexualassault,andhumantrafficking throughoutLee,HendryandGladescounties.All proceedsfromArtsforACTdirectlysupportACT’s missionofprotecting,sheltering,andempowering survivorsandtheirchildren.

“Wearethrilledtoonceagainbringthecommunitytogetherforaneveningofart,entertainment,and generosity,”saidJenniferBenton,CEOofACT. “Everyticketpurchasedandeverysponsorship pledgedmakesadirectimpactinthelivesofsurvivorsinSouthwestFlorida.”

Tolearnmore,visitevent.gives/artsforact2025or emailjbenton@actabuse.com.

SheenaBrook

CalebNeff

AngieK

D ININGIN S OUTHWEST F LORIDA

1stStreetDeli

AnauthenticNew York-styledelicatessen, 1stStreetDelibringsa distinctlyuniquedining concepttothecasino, featuringdelipickles, freshbreadandsandwichesbiggerthan yourappetite.Thehot deliplattersectionfeaturesthreenew favorites:housemade meatloafwithYukongoldmashedpotatoesandbrowngravy;pot roastdinnermadewithslowbraisedbeefshortrib;andchicken Marsala.

Opendailynoon–8p.m.

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

EE-TO-LEET-KEGrill

SilverKingCoastalKitchen

LuminaryHotel&Co. announcedtherebrandingofitssignature restaurant,formerly knownasTheSilver KingOceanBrasserie,to TheSilverKingCoastal Kitchen.Guestswillfind amenurichwithshareabletapas-styleplates, vibrantentréescrafted withfresh,localingredients,andafive-coursechef’stastingmenuforthoseseeking amoreadventurousdiningexperience.Morethanjustahotel restaurant,TheSilverKingCoastalKitchenisaplacewhere localsandtravelersalikecangatheroverfoodthatsparks conversation.Therefreshedconceptcoincideswiththehotel’s upcomingfive-yearanniversary,markinganewchapterfor oneofdowntownFortMyers’mostcelebrateddiningdestinations.TheSilverKingCoastalKitchenwelcomesguests Tuesday-Saturday5to10p.m.

LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 239-207-4613LuminaryHotel.com

TheEE-TO-LEET-KE Grillfeaturescontemporaryregionalcuisinesutilizingthefreshestselectionsofsteaks,seafood, andanarrayoflocally sourcedproduce.The startersmenunowfeaturesSouthwesttenderloin tacoswithpicodegallo andchipotleaioli;chicken quesadillawithblack beans,roastedcornandpepperjack;andgrilledpeachsaladwith arugula,candiedpecans,goatcheeseandlemonvinaigrette.New additionstotheentréeselectionsincludebeerbatterfishand chipswithcoleslawandtartarsauce;blackenedFloridasnapper; crabcakeswithroastedcornsalsa;grilled12-ounceribeyewith sofritoandgarlicpuree;andabeefBourguignonmadewithtenderlointips,pearlonions,mushrooms&redwine.Opendaily8 a.m.–midnight.

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

LuckyMi

AnAsian-inspired upscalerestaurant, LuckyMiNoodleHouse ispresentedasanopenkitchenconceptandfeaturesanoodlebar,diningroomandprivate functionarea.Chefs blendtraditionalingredientswithcontemporary influencestocreatenew interpretationsfordishessuchasVietnamesePhoNoodleSoup andKoreanBeefandBroccoli.

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

TikiHutBar&Grill atDolphinKeyResort

There'salways somethingtodoat theTikiHutBar& GrillattheDolphin KeyResort.Located inDowntownCape Coral,thebiggest Tikibarintheworld offersliveentertainmentWednesday throughSunday,KeyWestStyleRelaxWednesdayand Thursday,Lightoutdooratmosphere,sofamily,andfriends twoorfourleggedarewelcome.Greatfoodmenu,with FloridaSpecials,TVs.Open7days.Kitchenopenlate. 1502MiramarSt.,CapeCoral 239-540-8454dolphinkeyresort.com

TwistedFork

TheTwistedFork isahot-rodand moto-culturethemed restaurantfeaturing ascratchkitchen andcustomcocktails.Afamilyfriendly spaceadjacent Bert'sBackPorch concertvenuewith loadsofoutdoor space,ithasrapidlybecomeCharlotteCounty'shottestplace toeat,drinkandhavefun!" 2208ElJobeanRoad,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675twistedfork.net

IslandHopperSongwriterFest

The11thannualIsland HopperSongwriterFest washeldSept.19-28. ItstartedonCaptiva, thenmovedtoCape Coralfortwodays, downtownFortMyers fortwodaysand wrappeduponFort MyersBeachthelast threedays.The10-day festfeaturedmorethan 70nationalandlocal songwritersperforming atmorethantwo dozenvenues. photosbyJamieKuser

ChrisLucasandPrestonBrustofLoCashperformedSept.22at TheWestinBallroomatTarponPointMarinainCapeCoral.

SamAshworth&RubyAmanfuperformedSept.21atTweenWatersIslandResortonCaptiva.

FrankMyersandTimJamesat TheWestininCapeCoral