January-February 2018

Sanibel Music Festival Celebrates 32nd

Year

The Sanibel Music Festival returns to the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ for concerts Tuesdays & Saturdays in March.

The first concert of the Festival is Saturday, March 3, featuring The Boston Trio. Violinist Irina Muresanu, cellist Jonah Ellsworth, and pianist Heng-Jin Park each have distinguished careers as soloists and have appeared with major orchestras and premier chamber music festivals throughout the United States and Europe.

Yekwon Sunwoo, 2017 Cliburn Gold Medalist, performs on Tuesday, March 6. The 28-yearold pianist earned his bachelor’s degree at the Curtis Institute of Music, his masters at the Juilliard School, and his artist diploma at the Mannes School of Music.

The concert Saturday, March 10 features the Jasper/Jupiter String Octet. Two internationally acclaimed quartets, the Jupiter and Jasper Quartets, join forces for a combined performance.

Based in Philadelphia, the Jasper Quartet is the Professional Quartet-in-Residence at Temple University’s Center for Gifted Young Musicians.

The Jupiter String Quartet, the String Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, has won first prize in multiple competitions including the Banff International String Quartet Competition and the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.

One of the great pianists of our time, Olga Kern and her son Vladislav perform a joint piano concert on Tuesday, March 13. With family ties to both Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff, Olga Kern was the Gold Medal winner of 11th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the winner at the first Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition at the age of 17.

Vladislav Kern began his music education at the Central Music School of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory, and currently studies at the Juilliard School of Music. He is the first pianist in the history of Juilliard’s Pre-College Division to receive the prestigious Van Cliburn scholarship.

On Tuesday, March 20, The Opera Theater of Connecticut presents ‘The Gems of Broadway’s Golden Age, with a Tribute to Leonard Bernstein,’ with five professional singers paying tribute to the works of Comden & Green, Lerner & Loewe, Cole Porter and others, with selected pieces from shows such as Kiss Me Kate, Annie Get Your Gun, Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady, among others, all backed by illustrative projections.

The concert also features a special tribute to Leonard Bernstein, in celebration of his 100th birthday, featuring songs from West Side Story, On the Town, and others.

The Opera Theater of Connecticut returns on Saturday, March 24, with six professioanl opera singers for an evening of ‘Love, Passion and Revenge,’ the motivating themes that run through so many operas and operettas. The program features arias and ensembles from the works of Verdi, Bizet, Leoncavallo, Puccini, Lehar, Romberg, Strauss and others. The concert is punctuated with appropriate, humorous, and informative narrations from the stage by OTC’s Artistic Director, Alan Mann.

The St, Lawrence String Quartet perform the closing concert of the Festival on Tuesday, March 27. The SLSQ won both the Banff Quartet Competition and the Young

Concert Artists, and has served as Ensemble-in-Residence at Stanford University for a decade.

The Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ is located at 2050 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. All concerts begin at 7:30pm. Call 344-7025 for information.

Sing Out! Chorale Festival Celebrates Black Composers

The Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida presents the ‘5th Annual Sing Out! Chorale Festival’ on Saturday, February 17 & Sunday, February 18 at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers. Rehearsals are 10am-5pm, February 17 and the Festival concert, ‘Lift Ev’ry Voice,’ concludes the Festival on February 18 at 3:30pm.The concert is free and open to the public.

This year’s Festival theme focuses on the music of Black composers, featuring classical,

The Boston Trio open the 32nd annual Sanibel Music Festival on Saturday, March 3.

gospel and spirituals, in honor of Black History Month.

The first half of the concert will feature the Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida joined by Florida Gulf Coast University’s University Choir & Chamber Choir. The Chorale and the FGCU choirs are under the artistic direction of Dr. Trent Brown. The latter half of the concert will feature the Festival Chorus, led by Festival Clinician Dr. James Kinchen, Jr., Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at the University of Wisconsin –Parkside, an expert in the music of black composers.

The repertoire for the Festival Chorus includes many favorites such as ‘Ezekiel Saw de Wheel,’ ‘Every Time I Feel the Spirit’, ‘Arise Beloved,’ ‘Let Everything that Hath Breath,’ and the culminating piece, ‘Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.’

Registration to participate in the Festival is required. Student singers (15 years of age and older) can participate free of charge.

The Sing Out! Chorale Festival will be held at the New Hope Presbyterian Church, located at 10051 Plantation Rd. in Fort Myers. For information, call the Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida at 560-5695.

Jazz Festival Returns to Sarasota

The Jazz Club of Sarasota presents the 38th Annual Jazz Festival, March 7-10. The Festival kicks off with a Jazz Trolley & Pub Crawl on Wednesday, March 7. Trolleys start running at 5:30, taking music lovers to eight venues where more than 50 jazz musicains are scheduled to play. The trolley stops running at 10pm.

The Festival continues with four concerts in the Art Ovation Hotel Ballroom, March 8-10. There is a reception starting at 5pm on Thursday, March 9, before the first of two sets planned for the evening, beginning at 7:30pm. The Kristian Leth Trio (Leth on drums, Hans Backenworth on bass and Ole Kock Hansen on piano) is joined by vocalist Sinne Eeg, performing the first set and is joined for a second set by

ArtFest, the free outdoor art festival, is February 3 & 4, in downtown Fort Myers’ Historic River Distrcit.

saxophonist Jimmy Greene, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, and Ken Peplowski on reeds.

The Jazz Festival continues Friday, March 9 at 10am with a screening of the film, Django, about legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhart, followed by a performance of ‘gypsy jazz’ by the Hot Club SRQ at Burns Court Cinema.

Friday evening’s event starts at 5pm with a pre-concert reception before a 7:30pm concert. The first set features guitarist Diego Figueiredo, saxophonist Jimmy Greene and vocalst Chiara Izzi. The second set features the Kristian Leth Trio joined by the great Houston Person on saxophone and guitarist Graham Dechteronr.

There is a concert Saturday afternoon, March 10 at 2pm, featuring Houston Person, Ken Peplowski, Graham Dechter, Diego Figueriedo, organist Akiko Tsuruga, pianist Ehud Asherie, drummer Jeff Hamilton, vocalist Chiari Izzi, and the Kristian Leth Trio. A pre-concert reception begins at noon.

The Jazz Festival ends on Saturday evening, March 10 with a pre-concert reception at 5pm and concert at 7pm. The first set features the Kristian Leth Trio joined by Ehud Asherie and Ken Peplowski.The second set features Houston Person, Jeff Hamilton, Akiko Tsurga, Graham Dechter, and Hans Bakenroth. The finale features both groups.

The Art Ovation Hotel is located at 1255 North Palm Ave. in Sarasota. Burns Court Cinema is located nearby at 506 Burns Court in Sarasota.

Volunteers are needed for the Festival as ticket sellers, ticket takers, and ushers. For information about events and volunteering, call 941-366-1552.

ArtFest On the River

ArtFest Fort Myers returns to downtown Fort Myers’ historic River District waterfront on Saturday & Sunday, February 3 & 4, with an opening night party on Friday, February 2. Attendees can experience hands-on art activities, live music and great food while looking at paintings, drawings, sculpture, fine crafts, and jewelry by more than 200 artists from across the country. ArtFest Fort Myers offers attendees the opportunity to meet the artists behind the work.

The opening night celebration February 2, 6-9pm allows attendees to meet and mingle with more than 60 artists in a relaxed and intimate setting. The event, at Hendry St. in downtown Fort Myers, is free and open to the public. Food and drinks will be available, and there will be live entertainment.

The free outdoor art festival will be open 10am-5pm on February 3 & 4. The family-friendly event showcases high school artists’ work at the Art Under 20 exhibit & competition. Students can create large street paintings in the Chalk Block and the Youth Stage offers live entertainment throughout the day.

The entrance to ArtFest is at Edwards Drive at Hendry St. in Historic downtown Fort Myers. Call 768-3602 for information about the event and volunteering.

Leoma Lovegrove Performs at Broadway Palm

Leoma Lovegrove and her hit one-woman show My Studio returns to Broadway Palm for seven performances, January 4-7. Matlacha-based Lovegrove shares stories of her artistic adventures and the many interesting people, places and motifs she’s painted while she creates new artworks on stage live to a medley of nostalgic tunes. Lovegrove proclaims, “During the shows, I will not only invite you into my studio, but my life as well.”

Lovegrove is an impressionist

Saxophonist Houston Personwill be appearing March 9 &10 at the 38th annual Sarasota Jazz Festival.

painter known worldwide for her vibrant color palette and exuberant strokes, which she applies via brushes, squirt bottles and even her fingers and hands. The presidential library of George W. Bush, the private collections of actress Sharon Stone and actor Jesse Metcalf, and the permanent collections of Fort Myers, Lakeland, Florida Gulf Coast University and the Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy in Sarasota proudly contain examples of her work.

Leoma Lovegrove’s My Studio is playing in the Off Broadway Palm, located inside Broadway Palm. Performances are Thursday-Sunday evenings with matinees on Thursday, January 5 and Saturday & Sunday, January 6 &7. Reservations are recommended.

Broadway Palm is located at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. Call 278-4422 for information.

Painting Exhibition at Marco Museum

The Marco Island Historical Museum presents ‘Coastal Trade — Bounty, Booty and Boats of the Gulf and Glades from Naples to Key West,’ an exhibition featuring paintings by Paul Arsenault, thru March 2.

The exhibition includes paintings that represent the pioneer days of southwest Florida’s maritime trading networks, as well as folk art, posters, and artifacts that relate to this heritage.

Arsenault’s paintings include fish houses in Naples and Isles of Capri, markets and general stores in Key West, clam canneries on Marco Island, and trading posts in the Everglades that were used by pioneers and Seminole Indians.

Marco Island Historical Museum is located at 180 South Heathwood Drive on Marco Island. The museum is open Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm. Admission is free. Call 642-1440 for information.

‘Coastal Trade — Bounty, Booty and Boats of the Gulf and Glades from Naples to Key West,’ and exhibition of paintings by Paul Arsenault, is on view at the Marco Island Historical Museum thru March 2.

FGCU Art Gallery Hosts Wendy Wischer Exhibition

The Florida Gulf Coast University

Art Galleries of the Bower School of Music & the Arts present the

exhibition, ‘Wendy Wischer: Parallel Journeys’ in the Wasmer Art Gallery, February 1-March 1. There will be an artist lecture in the U. Tobe Recital Hall in the Music Building On February 1, followed by an opening reception in the Arts Complex until 7pm.

Wischer exhibits both nationally and internationally using a variety of media from sculptural objects, to installations, to video, sound and public works. ‘Parallel Journeys’ marks her first exhibition in Fort Myers. She has partnered with Win Everham, FGCU Professor of Environmental Studies, as well as other faculty and students to create new sitespecific restorative artwork on campus and will present new digital works inside the gallery based on the research she has done in Southwest Florida over the past six months.

The Wasmer Art Gallery is located in the Arts Complex on FGCU’s main campus at 10501 FGCU Blvd. S. Parking is available in Lot 7 for gallery visitors. The gallery is open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm & Thursday 10am7pm. Admision is free. For information, call 590-7199.

Rookery Bay Reserve Celebrates Festival of Birds

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve celebrates their ‘Festival of Birds’ (formerly known as the Southwest Florida Nature Festival), January 12-14. Guests can explore the local environment through almost 40

The exhibition, ‘Wendy Wischer: Parallel Journeys’ is on view in FGCU’s Wasmer Gallery, February 1-March 1.

Leoma Lovegrove will paint live to music at the Broadway Palm in Fort Myers, January 4-7.

guided field trips around Southwest Florida and several educational programs at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, including dozens of field trips, birding walks, buggy rides and boat tours. Some highlights include: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Buggy Excursion, Twelve Island Kayak Tour, Harns Marsh Birding Walk, and the Big Cypress National Preserve Red Cockaded Woodpecker Tour. Registration for field trips is required.

On Friday, January 12, the Environmental Learning Center is offering field trips all day.

On Saturday, January 13, the Learning Center is offering three lectures: ‘Birding as a Treasure Hunt: My Collier Big Year’ at 1pm, ‘A (Stuffed) Bird in the Hand: The Importance of Modern Natural History Collections’ at 2pm and ‘The Recipe for Saving Beach Birds: Education, Monitoring and Nice Legs’ at 3pm.

The Keynote presentation onSaturday evening at 6pm is by Dr. Ken Meyer, with the Avian Research Conservation Institute.

His presentation is ‘Data-Driven Conservation for Florida's Imperiled Raptors and Water Birds: 20 Years of Discovery Through ARCI's Remote Tracking Studies.’ Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is located at 300 Tower Rd. in Naples. The Learning Center is open 9am-4pm. For information, call 530-5940.

Bonita Springs Gets the Blues

The 12th Annual Bonita Blues Festival will be held on Friday & Saturday, March 9 &10 in Bonita Springs’ Riverside Park. Both days will feature award-winning blues music from around the country and a wide variety of food and other vendors. Gates open Friday at 1pm and the music continues to 9pm. Friday will feature ‘happy hour’ prices on beer and wine from 1-5pm. Gates open Saturday at 11am and ends at 9pm. There will be an after-party both Friday & Saturday. The Bonita Blues Charitable

Jontavious Willis will be performing on Sunday, March 10 at the Bonita Blues Festival in Bonita Springs’ Riverside Park.

Foundation will host a Blues & Bloodys brunch on Sunday, March 11, beginning at 12pm.

Artists performing this year include Little Freddie King, Karen Lovely & Friends featuring John ‘Del Toro’ Richardson and Ben Rice, Hurricane Ruth with Scott Holt, Harlis Sweetwater Band, Altered Five Blues Band, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram, Rae Gordon Band, Annika Chambers,

Jontavious Willis and Country Royalty, Noah Wotherspoon and Mark Telesca.

After parties are at Maria’s Mexican restaurant, located at 27080 Old 41 Rd. in Bonita Springs. Festival wristbands are needed for entry.

The Blues & Bloody’s brunch party is at The Center Bar at The Promenade at Bonita Bay, located at 26811 S. Bay Drive in Bonita Springs. The band is to be announced.

The event will go on rain or shine. Blankets and lawn chairs are recommended, but coollers and pets are not allowed. For information, call 898-2939.

Dinosaurs in the Garden

Naples Botanical Garden presents ‘Dinosaurs: Back with a Roar!,’ February 17-June 3. The interactive exhibit includes ten large scale animatronic dinosaur models such as a winged Quetzalcoatlus and her nest, and a 40-foot Tyrannosaurus Rex.

The life-sized replicas move and growl, incorporating key details from paleontological findings and research from around the world. Signage and docents will be on hand to help interpret the exhibit.

Dinosaurs will be located in two gardens: the Kathleen & Scott Kapnick Brazilian Garden and the Karen & Robert Scott Florida Garden.

Many of the plants placed throughout this exhibit are symbolic of plants alive during the time of the dinosaurs.

Naples Botanical Garden is working to preserve the flora of Florida and the region between the 26th latitudes from extinction

‘Dinosaurs: Back with a Roar!’ will be on display at the Naples Botanical Garden February 17-June 3.

through education, research, and conservation projects.

Dinosaurs: Back with a Roar! will be included with regular Garden admission and take place during regular Garden hours. Garden.

The 170-acre Naples Botanical Garden features the plants and cultures of the tropics and subtropics between the latitudes of 26 degrees North and 26 degrees South, including Brazil, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia and Florida. The Botanical Garden also features a hands-on interactive Children’s Garden, walking trails and a Butterfly Garden.

HAMMOND STADIUM

14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy. Fort Myers

800-338-9467

FEB 22 : vs U of Minnesota

FEB 25 : vs Tampa Bay Rays

FEB 26 : vs St. Louis Cardinals

FEB 27 : vs Boston Red Sox

FEB 28 : vs Tampa Bay Rays

MAR 2 : vs Toronto Blue Jays

MAR 4 : vs Pittsburgh Pirates

MAR 6 : vs Baltimore Orioles

MAR 10 : vs Boston Red Sox

MAR 13 : vs Baltimore Orioles

MAR 14 : vs Boston Red Sox

MAR 16 : vs Tampa Bay Rays

MAR 18 : vs Philadelphia Phillies

MAR 21 : vs Pittsburgh Pirates

MAR 22 : vs New York Yankees

MAR 23 : vs Houston Astros

MAR 25 : vs Boston Red Sox

Naples Botanical Garden is open daily 9am-5pm, with an early opening Tuesdays at 8am.

JETBLUE PARK

11500 Fenway South Drive Fort Myers 888-733-7696

FEB 22 : vs Northeastern U AND vs Boston College

FEB 23 : vs Minnesota Twins

FEB 24 : vs Tampa Bay Rays.

Feb 25 : vs Baltimore Orioles

FEB 27 : St. Louis Cardinals

MAR 3 : vs New York Yankees

MAR 7 : vs Minnesota Twins

MAR 8 : vs Tampa Bay Rays.

MAR 11 : vs Baltimore Orioles

MAR 15 : vs Toronto Blue Jays

MAR 16 : vs Minnesota Twins

MAR 17 : vs Tampa Bay Rays

MAR 19 : vs Philadelphia Phillies

MAR 20 : vs Pittsburgh Pirates

MAR 24 : vs Houston Astros

MAR 26 : vs Chicago Cubs

MAR 27: vs Chicago Cubs

The Garden is located at 4820 Bayshore Drive in Naples. For information, call 643-7275.

FloridaArtMuseums 2018 EXHIBITION PREVIEW

Thomas Hart Benton and the Navy

February 16 - June 3

This exhibition presents an important series of 24 paintings and drawings that capture the heroic actions and moments of respite that made up life aboard submarines and around shipyards during World War II. In the 1940s, Benton’s patriotic ardour, which remained a driving force throughout his career, drew the attention of Abbott Laboratories, a leading p harmaceutical company that wo und up underwriting the artist’s work throughout the war. Abbott later donated many of Benton's World War II era images to the United States Naval History & Heritage Command, which lent them for this exhibition.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART

Jacksonville

cummermuseum.org

Grace Hartigan 1960-1965

The Perry Collection

January 19 – March18

The exhibition presents a rare selection of paintings and collages that represent Hartigan’s noted Abstract Expressionist style as it evolved in the early 1960s. Long overlooked, Haritgan was a key innovator among the painters of the New York School and is noted for her influence on three generations of graduate students as Director of Maryland Institute College of Art's Hoffberger School of Painting. The paintings in this exhibition are characteristic of Hartigan’s style at the time, a style of vivid color and texture on a large scale.

MENNELLO MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

Orlando

mennellomuseum.org

Flora

March 30 – September 9

'Flora' is a group exhibition featuring contemporary artwork inspired by spring, flowers, and plant life, including everything from new growth to the beautiful decay. The exhibition includes immersive installations, artwork created from real flowers, depictions of fl ow ers, and everything in between by nationally and internationally acclaimed artists.

CORNELL ART MUSEUM

Old School Square

Delray Beach

oldschoolsquare.org

FloridaArt 2018 EXHIBIT

Internal Landscapes: The Mysterious World of Steven Kenny

January 21 – April 15

The exhibition features nearly 50 paintings by renowned surrealist painter, Steven Kenny, including two recent donations to the museum’s permanent collection. The exhibition highlights Kenny’s love of mysticism, focusing on the beauty and mystery of a world of contradictions and unpredictability, where men and women are adorned with mysterious headdresses and meld into the landscape to become one with nature. As ethereal and physical worlds collide, the subconscious emerges through surreal yet harmonious symbolic juxtapositions. His refined craftsmanship and lush colors create a world where reality is not as it appears but as he understands it.

LEEPA-RATTNER MUSEUM OF ART

St. Petersburg College

Tarpon Springs leeparattner.org

Alfred Eisenstaedt: Defining Moments thru March 18

Alfred Eisenstaedt was one of the luminaries of American photojournalism. The German-born Eisenstaedt learned his craft in Europe in the 1920s and 30s, pioneering the use of the small Leica 35mm camera. He became one of the first photojournalists of LIFE magazine, the weekly newsmagazine that chronicled the twentieth century in pictures. His career photographing historically significant events and the notable people spanned nearly forty years, resulting in some of the most iconic images of the era. The photographs in the exhibition includes portraits of 20th-century legends Ernest Hemingway, George Bernard Shaw and Bette Davis.

The John & Mable RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART

State Art Museum of Florida – Florida State University Sarasota ringling.org

The Domes of the Yosemite February 13 – mid-July

The largest known painting by American artist Albert Bierstadt will be exhibited through a special loan of the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum in Vermont. The 1867 oil-on-canvas, measuring almost 10 by 15 feet, will be installed following conservation in Miami. The painting, created during a period of self-discovery for Americans fascinated by the western landscape, depicts one of the nation's most admired natural wonders. In an era when California remained a distant and inaccessible region for most Americans, Bierstadt's monumental painting offered viewers a compelling personal experience of its grandeur. The painting has not been on display outside the Athenaeum since its first installation in 1872.

The Charles Hosmer MORSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Winter Park morsemuseum.org

rt Museums TION PREVIEW

Rembrandt and the Jews

January 20 – March 18

The exhibition features a collection of 22 etchings by the Dutch master that explore the relationship between the artist and the Jewish residents of his Amsterdam neighborhood. Rembrandt’s legacy as an etcher is characterized by the new and innovative techniques he introduced to printmaking. Breaking with traditional depictions of biblical narratives, Rembrandt added emotional and psychological depth to his subjects through expressive faces, dramatic body language, and his bold use of shadow and light. In Rembrandt’s interpretation of Protestant Old Testament narratives, he consulted Jewish theologians for a nuanced perspective. He also painted and etched portraits of prominent Jews.

APPLETON MUSEUM OF ART

College of Central Florida

Ocala

appletonmuseum.org

Towards Impressionism: Landscape Painting from Corot to Monet

Highlights from the Musée des Beaux Arts, Reims

January 20 – April 8

One of only two venues nationwide to host this collection of 45 French 19th-century landscape paintings. The exhibition traces the revolutionary evolution of landscape painting in France from Romanticism up to Impressionism. The Barbizon painters, artists like Rousseau, Corot, Boudin, and Millet rejected urban life and burgeoning industrialization, seeking untouched nature in its original form and fascinated by the forest and the rural tradition. The exhibition will also feature paintings by several Impressionists, including works by Monet, Renoir, and Pissarro.

CORNELL FINE ARTS MUSEUM

Rollins College

Winter Park

rollins.edu/cfam

State of Excellence:

Treasures from Florida Private Collections

January 26 – April 29

The exhibition will present 60 outstanding works of art from private collections throughout the State. Focusing on American and European art, it will include paintings, sculptures and significant decorative works from the 18th through the mid-20th century. Showcasing art and collections that are not otherwise available to the public, the exhibition will provide opportunities to learn about the importance of private collections to cultural vitality, collecting philosophies and the art of connoisseurship. In addition, it will bring new recognition to the depth and breadth of collecting in Florida today.

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART

Orlando

omart.org

2018 SWFL GUIDE

art GALLERY

Alliance for the Arts

10091 McGregor Boulevard

FORT MYERS

239-939-2787

artinlee.org

MON-FRI 9AM-5PM & SAT 9AM-1PM

The Alliance for the Arts is a vibrant, exciting and welcoming arts center located in the heart of beautiful southwest Florida. Connect to the arts through gallery exhibitions, theatre shows, art classes, concerts, a weekly market and more.

EXHIBITIONS

JAN 12-FEB 3: Animal Life:Hatchett, Maldonado, Ocasio and Spry

FEB 9-MARCH 3 : Passion for PastelSouthwest Florida Pastel Society

MAR 9-29 : All Florida juried exhibition

APR 4-28 : The Future of Artstudent exhibition

MAY 4-26 : Along the CoastLaura Waller & Sarah Hull

JUN 1-30 : Augmented Reality, Alliance Youth Programs

SUMMER :Hometown TeamsHow Sports Shape America

FALL : Identity - members exhibit

Another Time

1414 Dean Street

FORT MYERS

239-672-4607

islandvisions-timeless.com

DAILY 11AM-6PM

FRI & SAT 11AM-8PMORLATER

New from the owners of Timeless (and just around the corner), experience even more original Steampunk items. With a bit of an Island Vision, find unique jewelry, 2D & 3D art, nautically themed brass & wood, and so much more, all in the heart of the River District.

2018 SOUTHWESTFLORIDA

Arsenault Studio & Banyan Arts Gallery

1199 Third Street South NAPLES

239-263-1214

arsenaultgallery.com

MON-SAT 10AM-5PM & SUN 1-5PM ANDBYAPPOINTMENT

Art by Paul Arsenault including original paintings, giclee prints, tiles and books. The gallery also features paintings by James P. Kerr and guest artists throughout the year. Clyde Butcher limited edition photographs are also available.

Art Council of Southwest Florida Co-operative Art Gallery

Coconut Point Mall

8074 Mediterranean Drive

ESTERO

239-949-3073 acswf.org

MON-SAT 11AM-5PM & SUN 12-5PM

The Art Council of SWFL's Co-operative Art Gallery is a non-profit umbrella group consisting of 19 affiliate visual arts organizations and studios (Alliance for the Arts, Art League of Fort Myers, Art Quilters Unlimited, Arts of the Inlands, Cape Coral Art League, Cape Coral Art Studio, Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, Edison Porcelain Artists, Estero Art League, Marco Island Center for the Arts, Naples Art Association, Pine Island Art Association, Sanibel-Captiva Art League, Shell Point Artists and Artisans, Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild, Southwest Florida Pastel Society, Southwest Florida Watercolor Society, Visual Arts Center, and Weavers of Char-Lee). The Council’s website –acswf.org – provides links to these member organizations and an updated schedule of exhibits open to all of their members. More than 300 artists who are members of the 19 Council organizations display and sell their art at the Gallery. Artwork is changed monthly, with a reception 4-6pm the first Thursday of the month, October-May.

EXHIBITIONS

JAN 15-19 : Estero Art League

JAN 20-FEB 9 : Weavers of Char-Lee

Art League of Fort Myers

1451 Monroe Street FORT MYERS

239-275-3970

artleagueoffortmyers.org

TUE-SAT 11AM-3PM & 6-9 FIRST FRIOFMONTH

The Art League of Fort Myers is in it's 62nd year and is located in downtown Ft. Myers. We are a non-profit member-financed organization and we are a member of the Art Council of Southwest Florida. Our purpose is to offer artists a resource to display their art in addition to offering the public interaction with our art Community. We offer free open painting every Wednesday from 9:30 to noon and we also offer classes in acrylics, oils, watercolor, stained glass, apron Painting, painting parties and classes to teach perspective and the effects of light on volume and many more.

EXHIBITIONS

JAN : Ring in The New

FEB : Heart's Desire

MAR : March Winds

APR : April Showers

MAY : May Flowers

JUN : June Blooms

JUL : Celebrate

AUG : Arts of Summer

SEP : Changing Seasons

OCT : Wandering Spirits

NOV/DEC : Holiday Arts

ART GALLERY GUIDE

Arts for ACT Gallery

2265 First Street

FORT MYERS

239-337-5050 artsforactgallery.com

MON-SUN 11AM-5PM

EVENTNIGHTSOPENTIL 10PM

Located in the heart of the historic downtown river district, Arts for ACT Gallery is owned by ACT, the domestic violence shelter. This award winning, nonprofit gallery is devoted to representing the distinctive and extraordinaire by offering premium quality works of art. The SoHo like space has over 75 co-op artists and two exhibition spaces that change monthly. Gallery rooms range from formal to funky and are as diverse as our artwork. New shows start first Friday of the month.

EXHIBITIONS

JAN : Guy Tiemans, SWFL Craft Guild

FEB : George Mitchell, Veronica Benning & Ollie Mack Gentry

MAR : Jan Ellen Atkielski, Rachel Moorman

APR : Art Poems, Terry Lynn Spry

MAY : Whitney Hackett, Tina Marie Fleury

JUN : Rey Lozano, Joe LeMay

JUL : Of Myth or Lore - group exhibit

AUG : TBA

SEP : Katherine Boren

OCT : Arts for ACT auction artwork

NOV : Tracy Cullimore

DEC : Gary Hall

Bert's Pine Bay Gallery

4332 Pine Island Road

MATLACHA

239-283-1335 bertsgallery.com

SUN 12-5PM, MON 10AM-5PM, TUE-SAT 10AM-7PM

A unique giftshop in quaint Matlacha, Bert's Gallery at Pine Bay shares the waterfront with local shrimp boats and fishermen; we feature local art, local shirts, books, jewelry, and a great kids section. We have the largest selection of Crocs in Southwst Florida.

EVENTS

JAN 20 : Mel Meo

FEB 9 : Parade of Mermaids

BIG ARTS

900 Dunlop Road

SANIBEL

239-395-0900 bigarts.org

FOUNDERS GALLERY: MON–FRI 9AM–4PM PLUS SAT 9AM-1PM JAN-MAY PHILLIPS GALLERY: MON–SAT 1–4PM

BIG ARTS’ visual arts programs integrate and support art in the community and foster a heightened awareness and appreciation for art by presenting a diversity of gallery exhibits from local, regional, and international artists whose work will educate, enrich, and challenge the imagination of the viewer.

EXHIBITIONS

PHILLIPS GALLERY

JAN 4-FEB 3 : SanCap Art League - Show Off

FEB 7-MAR 11 : The Art of Music

MAR 14-APR 28 :Please Don’t Eat the Art

MAY 2–31 :Art by the disABLEd

JUN 5-JUL 28 :TBA

FOUNDERS GALLERY

JAN 4-FEB 3 : On Location - A Plein Air Show

FEB 7-MAR 11 : Michael GeorgeTravel Diary 2012-17

MAR 14-APR 28 : Please Touch the Art

MAY 2–31 :Open Doors

JUN 5-JUL 28 : TBA

2018 SOUTHWESTFLORIDA

Cape Coral Art League

516 Cultural Park Boulevard

CAPE CORAL

239-772-5657

capecoralartleague.org

MON-THU 11AM-4PM, FRI 1-9PM, SAT 9AM-1PM, SUN 1-4PM

The Cape Coral Art League is a non-profit organization that promotes the advancement of art throughout SWFL with year-round classes for adults, youth and children, 8 major art exhibits, an annual January art fair, workshops by world-renowned instructors and a scholarship program.

EXHIBITIONS

JAN 9-31 : Art Through the Lens

FEB 8-28 : Wild About Wildlife

MAR 7-31 : March Madness & Class Act

APR 2-30 : Media Mix

MAY 7-31 : Fish & Chips

Cape Coral Arts Studio

4533 Coronado Parkway

CAPE CORAL

239-574-0802

capeparks.com

MON-SAT 9AM-4PM

The Cape Coral Arts Studio has been a viable force in Southwest Florida since 1977, offering classes in fine arts and fine crafts year-round for adults and youth. The Art Gallery features monthly exhibits. All opening receptions are free and open to the public.

EXHIBITIONS

JAN 5-25 : Small Scale Works –Alicia Schmidt

FEB 2-22 : Collaborations & InspirationsSWFL Fine Craft Guild

MAR 2-29 : Art Focus - Cape Coral Arts Studio Student Exhibit

APR 2-26 : Ring of Fire - Florida Society of Goldsmiths.

MAY 5-24 :May’s Bouquets - Floral Exhibit

AUG 31-SEP 27 :Aquarium

Center for Visual Arts

Bonita Springs

26100 Old 41 Road

BONITA SPRINGS

239-495-8989

artcenterbonita.org

MON-SAT 9AM-5PM

The sky is the limit when it comes to our fine arts and fine crafts classes and workshops. Our Center for Visual Arts provides One-Night Sessions, Mini Workshops, Master Workshops and ongoing Multi Week Courses. And art doesn’t just mean painting. You can create with clay, glass, jewelry or textiles. Or, why not explore music, film, photography or acting classes!

EXHIBITIONS

JAN 5-25: Robert Heir - Giving Back

JAN 13-14 : Bonita Springs National Art Festival

FEB 2-22: Annual Member’s Only Show

FEB 10-11 : Bonita Springs National Art Festival

FEB 22-APR 21: Southwest Florida Watercolor Society *

MAR 9-26: Open Call

MAR 3-4 : Bonita Springs National Art Festival

APR 6-26: Line and Shape

* AT CENTERFOR PERFORMING ARTS, 10150 BONITA BEACH RD, BONITA SPRINGS

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COLLIER COUNTY MUSEUMS colliermuseums.com

MON-SAT 9AM-4PM

Collier Museum at Government Center

3331 Tamiami Trail East • NAPLES • 239-252-8476

Collier Museum at Government Center offers exhibits and galleries that capture the full panorama of local history. The main gallery offers over 10,000 square feet of displays, plus a traveling exhibit room, lecture hall, native gardens, restored Naples cottages, archaeology lab, Seminole village, Calusa Indian camp, and more! Free admission.

Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch

1215 Roberts Avenue West • IMMOKALEE • 239-658-2466

Originally home to cattleman Robert Roberts and his family, this 13-acre historic site and museum features exhibits, programs, and fifteen original buildings that tell the story of cow hunters, ranchers and pioneer-spirited families who struggled to tame this vast wilderness prairie on the edge of the Big Cypress Swamp. Free admission.

Marco Island Historical Museum

180 S Heathwood Drive • MARCO ISLAND • 239-642-1440

Marco Island Historical Museum explores Southwest Florida’s Calusa Indians and brings this vanished civilization to life with displays and a recreated village scene. Temporary exhibits trace this island paradise from its early pioneer roots as a fishing village, pineapple plantation and clam cannery, through its explosive growth in the 1960s. Free admission.

Museum of the Everglades

105 West Broadway • EVERGLADES CITY • 239-695-0008

Opened in 1927 as a commercial laundry, Museum of the Everglades dates to a time when construction of the Tamiami Trail was underway and the settlement of Everglades served as the first County seat. Permanent and temporary exhibits feature an in-depth look at over 2,000 years of area history. Free admission.

Naples Depot Museum

1051 5th Avenue South • NAPLES • 239-262-6525

Set in Naples’ first passenger train station, the restored Naples Depot Museum takes visitors back to Florida’s railroading heyday and tells how technology and transportation helped Naples grow from a village of 300 souls to today’s glittering Gulf Coast resort. Free admission.

DAAS Co-op Art Gallery & Gifts

1400 Colonial Boulevard suite 84 Fort Myers

239-590-8645

daascoop.com

TUE-SAT 10AM-6PM & 2ND SAT OFMONTH 6-10PM

DAAS Co-op is a cooperative gallery with more than 25 members. All artists reside and produce their works in Southwest Florida. It was established by visual artists David Acevedo and Xavier Brignoni, and has become Fort Myers’ premier and most active Art Gallery.

EXHIBITIONS

JAN : James Massacci

FEB : Bill Kramer

MAR : Charlene Lowe

APR : Paul Adamik

MAY : TBA

JUN : TBA

JUL : TBA

AUG : Union Artists Studios

SEP : TBA

OCT : Gina Battle

NOV : Laine Nixon

DEC : Aja Reeser

2018 SOUTHWESTFLORIDA

Englewood Art Center

Ringling College of Art and Design

350 South McCall Road • ENGLEWOOD 941-474-5548

ringling.edu/eac

TUE 9AM-9PM, WED-SAT 9AM-4PM

The Englewood Art Center is the destination for arts for the 2018 season on the gulf coast. EAC has a spectacular line up of classes, workshops, exhibitions and events, emphasizing the landscape, lifestyle and leisure of this very special creative outpost. EAC invites all artists, art enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to support the creative community in Englewood to join us this season.

EXHIBITIONS

LORANGER GALLERY

JAN 2-26 : Change of Pace

JAN 30-MAR 2 :Textile & Fiber Art

MAR 6-23 :Englewood Camera Club

MAR 27-APR 20 : Florida - Past, Present, Future /Poets & Painters

APR 24-MAY 3 : Annual Youth Art Exhibition

MANGROVE GALLERY

JAN 2-26:Steve Whitlock

JAN 30-MAR 1 : Nichole Moranda

MAR 27-APR 19 : Plein Air Events Exhibition

APR 24-MAY 3 : EAC Student Artwork

MEMBERS GALLERY

JAN 2-26: Debbie McDougall

MAR 27-APR 19 : Seminole Tracker

APR 24-MAY 3 : EAC Youth Artwork

MITCHELL GALLERY

JAN 2-31:Elizabeth Saveri

FEB 6-MAR 1 : Ariana Franco

MAR 6-23 : Pat Gorman

MAR 27-MAY 2:Vintage Englewood Photographs

Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries

10501 FGCU Boulevard South FORT MYERS

239-590-7199 artgallery.fgcu.edu

MON-FRI 10AM-4PM & THU 10AM-7PM

Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries’ mission is to broaden the learning and cultural experiences of FGCU students and the community through exhibitions and programming. Exhibitions focus on contemporary art from local, national and international artists as well as the faculty and students. Exhibitions are in the ArtLab Gallery (west side of Library Building) and Wasmer Art Gallery (Arts Complex). All opening receptions and exhibitions are free and open to the public. Opening receptions are the evening before exhibit opening, 5-7pm.

EXHIBITIONS

WASMER GALLERY

FEB 1-MAR 1 :Wendy WischerParallel Journeys

MAR 22-APR 5 :Annual Student Juried Exhibition

APR 20-MAY 4: Senior Projects

ARTLAB GALLERY

JAN 18-FEB 8 :Radical Landscape DesignAddressing Scarcity & Abundance in the Public Ecosphere through the Material Culture of Bees

FEB 22-MAR 29 : Sugar CoatedAndy Browne & Sherry Rohl

Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Working Gallery

3030 Shell Mound Boulevard FORT MYERS BEACH

239-463-3909 fortmyersbeachart.com

OCT 19-MID APR MON-SAT 10AM-3PM

MID APR-OCT 19 : WED & THU 9AM-12PM

This is a working artist gallery with a continuously changing display of local art for show and sale with free admission. You may find artists painting during your visit or see a workshop in progress. See website for class and workshop information. For more information on shows or classes please call the gallery or visit our website.

EXHIBITIONS

THRU JAN 11 :Art Divine

JAN 15-FEB 15 : 50 Shades - FMBAA

Winter Juried Show

FEB 17-MAR 1 :Millie Perriera & Joanne Shamp

FEB 19-MAR 22 : Permission to PlayFMBAA Spring Juried Show

MAR 3-22 :Experimentalists Group Show

MAR 24-APR 5 : Anything Goes

MAR 24-APR 5 : Fred & Meg Bushnell

APR 7-11 : Student Scholarship

APR 25-29 :Student Scholarship Show

APR 18-FALL 2018 : FMBAA Summer Show

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Gardner Colby Galleries

386 & 365 Broad Avenue South NAPLES

239-403-7787

gardnercolbygallery.com

MON-SAT 10AM-5PM & SUNDAY 12-5PM

For over 20 years, Gardner Colby Gallery has been connecting discerning collectors with their eclectic collection of living American artists. Artworks ranging from Abstract to Realism are presented in two warm and welcoming showrooms in the charming Third Street South shopping district.

EXHIBITIONS

OPENING JAN 24 : Color & MotionJuan Carlos Collada & Theresa Girard.

OPENING FEB 21 :Corso! - new works

by Frank Corso

OPENING MAR 14 : Art of the FigureClaire McArdle, Harry Hutchinson, Kimberlee Alemian.

Harbour View Gallery

5789 Cape Harbour Drive # 204 CAPE CORAL

239-540-5789 harbourviewgallery.com

DAILY 11AM-8PM

An artists-owned cooperative gallery comprised of award winning local artists at the Cape Harbour Marina Promenade of Cape Harbour in Southwest Florida. Featured artist receptions first Tuesday of every month, 68pm — free and open to the public.

EXHIBITIONS

different artists featured every month

Island Visions Gallery & Gifts

4643 Pine Island Road NW MATLACHA

239-282-0452

islandvisions-timeless.com

DAILY 10AM-5PM

An eclectic and vibrant gallery of art and curiosities from more than 60 local artists as well as artists across the United States and around the globe. Art and home decor, jewelry, gifts. Discover 'Matlacha.'

2018 SOUTHWESTFLORIDA

Jo-Ann Sanborn

Everglades Artist

MARCO ISLAND

239-404-9179

joannsanborn.com

DAILYBYAPPOINTMENT

Working studio and gallery of internationally known artist Jo-Ann Sanborn. View new works and works in progress. Sanborn is inspired by the bold forms and vibrant colors of the Everglades and South Florida landscape and works in both large and small format. Landscape commissions welcome. Classes Monday mornings January-March, with occasional classes en plein aire.

Kathleen Bradford Studio/Gallery

4259 Bonita Beach Road

BONITA SPRINGS 239-776-6844 artistkb.com

OCTOBER-MAY: TUE-SAT 11AM-5PM

JUNE-SEPTEMBER: BY APPOINTMENTORCHANCE

For 6 years at this location on Bonita Beach Road, Kathleen continues to use as many organic materials in her abstract Mixed Media Assemblages as she can find. This includes mirror shards, beads, wire, rope, broken pottery, glass and old jewelry. In some of her compositions, Kathleen also uses seashells from the local beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. All of her artwork is completed in her working studio on site.

Marco Island Center for the Arts

1010 Winterberry Drive • Marco Island 239-394-4221

marcoislandart.org

MON-FRI 9AM-4PM & 2ND TUEOFMONTH 5:30-7PM

Marco Island Center for the Arts is a nonprofit that offers year round classes for children and adults, and musical performances and special events. The Exhibitions change monthly and include local, national and international artists. It is known as the place for cultural exploration on the Island. Opening receptions 2nd Tue of month 5:30-7pm.

EXHIBITIONS

MAIN GALLERY

JAN 2-30: East Meets West

FEB 5-23 : Members Mixed Media

MAR 5-27 : Art Council of SWFL

APR 2-17 : Adult Student Show

MAY 4-29 : Rock Paper Scissors

JUN 4-26 : Sea Life

JUL 2-31 : Big, Bold and Beautiful

AUG 6-28 : Power It Up - The Art of Energy

SEP 4-25 : Color, Texture, Form

LA PETITE GALERIE

JAN 2-30 : Vera Ripley

FEB 5-23 : Rick Granneman

MAR 5-27 : Donald Sunshine

APR 2-27 : Marco Island Academy Students

APR 23-27 : Collier County High School

Scholarship Show

MAY 4-29 : Billie Granneman

JUN 4-26: Peter Sottong

JUL 2-31 : Gail Coppack

AUG 6-28 : Martha Fort

SEP 4-25 : Susan Fraley

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Ocasiocasa Art Studio

10051 McGregor Boulevard # 201

FORT MYERS

239-691-8292

ocasiocasa.com

SAT 10AM-1PM & 2ND SAT OFMONTH 6-10PM ANDBY APPOINTMENT

Jeff and Dale Ocasio create their artwork collaboratively. Sculpting with paper masking tape over wire and reclaimed objects is where their artwork begins. Visitors can learn about the artists’ masking tape sculpting technique as they share their process and hold monthly classes.

Os Urbanos Studios/Gallery

1342 Colonial Boulevard # C24

FORT MYERS

239-877-9878

lucianodeandrade.com

SAT 10AM-2PM & 2ND SAT OFMONTH 5-10PM ANDBYAPPOINTMENT

Os Urbanos Studios/Gallery is home to artist Luciano DeAndrade and is where all of his one-of-a-kind pieces are constructed. Originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Luciano carries in his art the influence of his transition from the concrete jungle that is Sao Paulo to the lush garden of Southwest Florida. More than a working studio, Os Urbanos is a place of reflection and peace of mind, where the artist shares his love of artmaking and good vibrations with family and close friends.

Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center Art Gallery

300 Tower Road NAPLES

239-530-5940

rookerybay.org

MON-FRI 9AM-4PM

The art gallery hosts several exhibitions each year. A partnership with the United Arts Council of Collier County enables annual exhibitions of environmentallythemed painting and photography juried by local art experts while other showings feature works by local students and occasionally individuals. Most of the works are available for purchase.

EXHIBITIONS

THRU JAN 31 : Annual Painting Exhibition

FEB 2-MAR 29 : Annual Photography Exhibition

APR 2-MAY 17 :Collier County Student Art Exhibition

SUMMER :TBA

2018 SOUTHWESTFLORIDA

Sanibel Captiva Art League

SANIBEL

sancapart.com

Sanibel Captiva Art League is a non-profit organization formed to create opportunities to create art, share art, support art education and to enhance our community artistically. The Art League is a member of the SWFL Art Council and features monthly informative meetings, weekly Plein Aire outings, workshops, member’s shows and exhibits at the Sanibel Public Library and Big ARTS.

EXHIBITIONS

JAN : Annual Juried All Members Show (at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd., Sanibel)

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center

2301 First Street FORT MYERS

239-333-1933 sbdac.com

MON-FRI 9AM-5PM & EVENINGHOURSDURINGEVENTS

SUMMER HOURS: MON-FRI 10AM - 4PM

Florida Arts, Inc. nurtures innovation and excellence in the visual and performing arts via exhibitions, performances, education, and community outreach. Through our development and management of the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, we carry on the legacy of Berne Davis and her mission to provide a world-class venue and open access to the arts for all members of the Southwest Florida Community.

EXHIBITIONS

JAN 5-26 : Weaving Water group show

FEB 2-24 : Myra Roberts - Dream Peace

FEB 2-24 : Carded - Mini Masterpieces

MAR 2-27 : London Amara - Ethos

APR 6-24 : Art - Physicians group show

MAY 4-22 : In Search for the Metal MuseJuxtapositions in DisarrayAn Esposito & Lana Collection of Works

JUN 1-26 : X juried show

JUL 6-25 : There’s Something in the WaterBob Halstead, Arturo Samaniego, Mila Bridger

AUG 3-28 : Abstracted - Karen Gozzo Nelson, Michael Pohlman, Jeffrey Scott Lewis, Yvonne Krystman

smallwalls

6240 Shirley Street # 202 NAPLES

402-415-6114

smallwallsart.com

WED 3-5PMORBYAPPOINTMENT

OCT-MAY 1ST WED 5-8PM & 3RD SAT 11AM-4PM

Two artists and art educators, Mary & Gary Day returned to Florida in 2015 establishing smallwalls as an independent studio and exhibition space. Both artists create contemporary abstraction in a variety of mediums. Each derives inspiration from the structure of the natural world.

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Timeless

2218 First Street

FORT MYERS

239-332-8463

islandvisions-timeless.com

DAILY 11AM-6PM FRI & SAT 11AM-8PMORLATER

Eclectic gallery featuring items of interest, illumination and intrigue, Timeless offers a creative blend of local art and imaginative steampunk art elegantly displayed in a turn of the Century setting located in the historic River District of downtown Fort Myers.

Vino's Picasso

Paint & Wine Bar

15250 S. Tamiami Trail # 109

FORT MYERS

2367 Vanderbilt Beach Road # 805

NAPLES

239-288-6953

vinospicasso.com

Wed-Mon 3-9pm & Sun 1-6pm

Paint, sip and shop! Vino's Picasso is Southwest Florida’s #1 paint bar. Specialize in paint parties for the unartistic, but also feature local artists in our gallery.

The Visual Arts Center

210 Maud Street

PUNTA GORDA

941-639-8810

visualartcenter.org

MON-FRI 9AM-4PM & SAT 10AM-2PM

The Visual Arts Center serves Southwest Florida with three galleries always free and open to the public, an extensive arts library and gift shop filled with unique creations by local artists. Fine art, craft and pottery classes are offered year-round. Come to explore, create and be inspired!

EXHIBITIONS

JAN 3-25 : Instructor Showcase

JAN 9-25 : Plein Air & Quickdraw

FEB 2-MAR 20 : National Art Exhibition

MAR 24-APR 5 : Artists in Action

MAR 24-APR 26 : Primavera

APR 5-13 : Palette to Palate

APR 14-26 : Life Drawing & Portraits

APR 27-MAY 19 : Charlotte County Public Schools

MAY 11-31 : Pictures in Paradise

MAY 22-Jun 22 : Water, Water Everywhere

JUN 1-21 : Breaking Relevance

JUN 23-JUL 20 : Member Showcase

JUL 21-AUG 24 : Color

JUL 23-AUG 24 : Florida and All Its Facets

SEP 10-27 : Artists of the Atelier

SEP 11-OCT 5 : Taking Shape 3D

SEP 28-OCT 25 : Open Studio Artists

OCT 6-26 : Ways to Go!

OCT 26-NOV 16 : Fine Arts Festival

OCT 27-NOV 30 : Harvest of Art

DEC 3-28 : Artist Invitational

DEC 4-28 : VAC Student Show

by Julie Clay

When you can’t get outside for some nature, experiencing a Corso could be just the invigorating jolt you need to get on with your day. No, it’s not a new brand of coffee; it’s the work that acclaimed artist Frank Corso delivers each time he takes paint to canvas. Sweeping, delirious sunset beach vistas and charming countryside panoramas exist alongside portrayals of our cherished Florida Everglades. His ever-growing audience of over 30 years is always eager to see what the next ‘Corso’ is going to be.

It’s not so surprising then, to discover that his technique is a deft combination of sheer talent, years of practice and study, as well as total immersion. Yes, Mr. Corso is known to have planted his easel in the middle of his intended scene, be it a flooded Everglades prairie or the late afternoon mist of a mountain lake, in order to truly live the moment that he’s bringing to life. Not that he’s taking so many chances anymore, especially in the Everglades.

Frank explains, “When I first came down to Florida I was doing that. It kind of spooked me, but it was always kind of exciting. I’ve never been able to take a photograph that represents what I saw out there. It does introduce an entirely different element of danger into the mix when you’re out there by yourself! I’d walk three, four miles out in those prairies and I’d be coming back at eight or nine at night, in the dark. It’s amazing that I never stepped on a snake!” From safer surroundings, Corso continues to bring to life a myriad of vivid landscapes depicting nature’s true beauty at varying times of day. At first glance you might even think you’re looking at a photograph. It’s a technique he calls the illusion of realism.

“When you look at my paintings up close, it’s not much detail,” he says, “It’s all brush strokes and paint. You get a good two feet away and it looks all blurry. When you stand 10 feet back it looks clear. I’ve worked on that for many years. I do a couple strokes, then back up and look at it. When I paint outside you’ll see a 1015 foot strip back from the easel because I’m walking back and forth to look at it.” Frank adds, “I like to paint the feeling. That’s something that I’ve worked on as long as I’ve been painting. I have a big painting at the Ritz Carlton Tiburon and people comment all the time.”

During a recent visit to his studio, we could see from both up close and a few feet back the canvas he was currently working on and understand his logic. Also, sitting on the floor next to his easel were a banjo and guitar, since as it turns out, Frank is also quite the musician. He paused for a moment during our conversation, picked up the banjo and strummed a few chords.

‘Music and art for me have always gone hand in hand,” he ruminates,” I don’t really know which one I like more. I can’t imagine my life without either one of them. I always have three or four guitars set up on one side. I’ll paint for a couple hours, then I’ll sit down and play. Then I’ll paint. Even when I’m painting, I’ll write lyrics. I’ll write them on my iPhone, then I’ll go back later and finish fabricating the song. It just happens that I make a living from painting, but both go hand in hand.”

Corso remembers what first inspired him to paint when he was a young boy growing up in Syracuse, New York, “When I was a kid my parents had a painting on the wall of a fall scene and a creek. I just really loved it. I would sit there on the couch and just stare at that painting. I started drawing, and I found out pretty quickly that I was good at drawing. My mother sent me to the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse. Then I got to be pretty good at drawing from that point on.”

He took art classes in school, even switching high schools to focus more on his craft. This is where his teacher, oil painter George Benedict, became a mentor, influencing Frank to switch from pastels to oils, hosting classes at his home at night. With high school ending, Frank was shocked to learn his parents, who had been supportive of his art all along, insisted he major in something more ‘realistic’ in college. He decided on architecture as a close substitute, but his true calling was too strong. Around this time, he also met Austrian painter Robert Hoffmann.

A lifetime of work behind him, including painting celebrities, Hoffmann became a mentor to Corso as well, “I met him at an art show where I was playing my guitar. He was around 80 when we met. I went to his house and I saw a life size portrait of Winston

“Frank’s paintings play off the tension between the beauty, danger and fundamental loneliness of places like the Everglades.”

Churchill. He said, ‘I can teach you how to paint. If you want to be an artist you have to learn how to cry.’ He became my closest friend and I was with him, studying and painting, until he died at 98. I studied everything he could give me. Robert and George were hugely inspirational to me. When everyone else was telling me I couldn’t do this, they were telling me I could.“

Back in southwest Florida, Corso has garnered quite the following. Collector and friend of 13 years, Selma Nettle owns close to two dozen Corsos. She says, “Frank’s paintings play off the tension between the beauty, danger and fundamental loneliness of places like the Everglades or a northern river. My favorites are the late in the day Florida paintings where you can almost feel the heat and see the light shimmer in the hazy surroundings.” Gardner Colby Gallery in Naples is the area’s foremost gallery to view Corso’s works.

Gallery owner Nancy Winch says, “Gardner Colby’s relationship with Frank Corso goes back more than 20 years, to 1994, when we first opened our gallery on Martha’s Vineyard. In the years we’ve represented him, Frank has firmly established himself asthepreeminent interpreter of the Florida landscape. We are proud to have a been a part of this true ‘Renaissance Man’s’ growing legacy.”

Gardner Colby will host the first exhibition of Corso’s works in more than two years in February, with an opening reception on February 21. You can also catch his musician side when he performs his repertoire of ‘ragtime country blues’ as part of Neopolitan Cluster Pluckin’ at The Woodwork on Saturday, January 18. Corso will also be performing as part of the Palmgrass concert series at the Alliance of the Arts in Fort Myers on April 29. You could say

that Frank Corso has figured out how to live life by one’s own direction.

“I love portrait painting, but the problem is there was too much direction from other people. I finally just said I’m done with this because I don’t want someone else telling me what to do. That’s how I’ve lived my whole life, by following my own set of rules and not listening to other people. I believe in what I’m doing,” he reflects, adding, “It was that painting above the couch when I was young. It was like a magic trick that I really loved. That’s the magic of oil painting that I love so much.” •

The opening reception for ‘Corso!,’ an exhibition of new works by Frank Corso, is February 21, 5:30-7:30pm. The reception is free and open to the public. Gardner Colby Galleries is located at 386 & 365 Broad Avenue South in downtown Naples. For information, call 403-7787.

The sun was shining and traffic remained light as I drove past the manicured lawns and upscale resorts thatsurround Third Street in Naples. This area of town is enchanting with its assortment of boutiques and restaurants, the perfect place for cultures to converge and flourish. I found parking almost directly in front of my target, the Arsenault Studio & Banyan Arts Gallery, where I was to meet with Paul Arsenault to discuss his current and upcoming shows.

I walk upstairs where Paul has assembled quite a collection of work within several spacious rooms. Many of the pieces he has on display focus on the 14 months he spent in the West Indies approximately 40 years ago. Alongside his own paintings, the gallery also displaysartwork by Paul’s much appreciated artist colleagues who share his love for nature. Currently on display is impressionist, James P. Kerr and world-renowned landscape photographer, Clyde Butcher.

Eileen, Paul’s wife and partner, greets me and explains that Paul is making his way back from their home, only a block away, with some additional paintings for me to view.

by Cindy-Jo Dietz

Paul Arsenault has seemingly been documenting the world as he sees it through his art for much of his life, from his early years in New England, to his travels abroad, to the time he has spent cruising up and down the Gulf Coast.

In fact, throughout Paul and Eileen’smarriage they would often take time annually to visit family and friends back in Eileen’s home state of Louisiana. During such excursions, the Arsenaults would systematically duck into ports along the way, a habit Paul says they have continued to nurture for over the past 40 years. It has allowed both of them to develop their unique perspective and abundantenthusiasm for the history of the gulfside coastal communities.“We’ve been very fortunate to be able to move around and keep this going.”

Paul says he has always been drawn to the waterfront, simply painting the scenes in front of him at the time. Part of that process happened to include capturing the many background stories that accompanied the area. This helped to morph Paul into an

historian of sorts. “I went from painter on the waterfront to painter on the waterfront in historic days to modern day.” Paul says for him, coming home with a painting was one thing, but coming back with a painting and a story meant so much more.“That's what becomes the historical part of it. It’s one thing to have a painting, but to have a caption that really goes into it, it just gives it weight and a dimension that really adds to the experience.”

He says he tries to consciously pick and choose the way his art depicts a community.“I’m inspired by community, and try to expand on what makes that community special. I’m not trying to be a window in a sentimental journey, but more of a window into a special place that

deserves acknowledgement, unifying humanity and nature.”

I asked him if he had an overall personal message he would like to convey.“Honor the time you are here. Honor the place. Glorify it, and while you’re at it, leave things as intact as possible, something for the next generation,” was his answer.

Coinciding with Paul’s message to leave something for the next generation, he and Eileen have chosen to make their residence walking distance from the gallery, in a historic home that sits directly next to one of the oldest grand banyan trees in Naples. They lovingly refer to the residential property as‘The Banyan

Art, Social and Pleasure Club’. The pleasure club doubles as the publishing division of Arsenault Studios. The name was inspired by a New Orleans tradition. Paul explains,“In New Orleans it’s customary, when non-related people begin hanging out in a spot, they establish a social aid andpleasure club. The group gathers together making plans for Mardi Gras or food drives and the like.”

By the time they moved in, during the early 1980’s, the property had previously been used as a rental for close to 40 years. Consequently, they found many writers and painters had taken refuge, at one time or another, on site. One of them being the poet Robert Frost, whose stay was restricted to about a week. Others included Emil and Robert Gruppe, John Ruthven, Richard Segalman, and James P. Kerr.

The Arsenaults have hosted many art related events in theresidence throughout the

years, with proceeds going towards helping the art and environmental communities, and humanitarian aid, locally and globally. Paul explains that in order to continue their efforts, renovations are necessary.The home’s 100 year anniversary is in 2018. The first order of business is lifting part of the sagging structure.“We have quite a list and a legacy, which is the reason we’re trying to straighten her up,” he admits.

Currently on view at the Marco Island HistoricalSociety is a collection of Paul’s work displayed under the title‘Coastal Trade: Bounty, Booty, and Boats of the Gulf and Glades from Naples to Key West.’ The show consists of paintings representing the pioneer days of Southwest Florida’s maritime trading networks. Aside from paintings, there are folk art exhibits, posters and artifacts relating to the heritage.

Paul includes many historically referenced pieces, such as work depicting many of the ships that transferred merchandise and passengers, and plied the Gulf catching fish and making deliveries. These include the‘Ina’ and ‘Bertie Lee,’ and a pirate ship turned floating home office for Mel Fisher in the 1970’s. He also includes fish houses of Naples and the Isle of Capri, markets and general stores of Key West, clam canneries on Marco Island, and trading posts of the Everglades

“I’m inspired by community, and try to expand on what makes that community special. I’m not trying to be a window in a sentimental journey, but more of a window into a special place that deserves acknowledgement, unifying humanity and nature.”

used by pioneers and SeminoleIndians. Also included are images of many of the homesteads used by early growers whose produce was brought to market from deep in the Everglades.

Paul’s execution of the artwork would not be complete had he not had the opportunity to sit with many of the oldtimers with solid roots in the area.“I could approach them with confidence, because mygrandfather had a lumber schooner,” he says. Many times, the pioneers Paul often spoke with were in their 90s back in the 1970s and 1980s, meaning they grew up in the areaoften times as early as the 1890’s.“They were the Tom Sawyers of the pioneer generation,” Paul says.

Recounting his interactions with the locals of the time, Paul speaks about Rob Storter, whose uncle had owned the Rod & Gun Club.“His daddy also had the Birdie Lee. At 90 years old he created a half model of the Birdie Lee, which he continued tomaintain. It was the prettiest schooner of Southwest Florida,” he relates. “We have a description of how he sat on the foredeck coming into Key West going by Mallory Dock Steamship Wharf, the sponge docks, the shrimp docks…”

Paul continues, “All these worlds of waterfront commerce through the eyes of this guy. He was so rich with information.That’s really what got me going and the same with another guy from the schooner Ina. I met him in Tarpan Springs when I was setting up a show. He comes over to me and says,‘Oh my God!That’s the Ina!’ He said his father had the marina at Old Marco and the Ina used to come in every couple of years to get her bottom redone. He was 89 back in 1975 when I met him,” adding, “So, those are the kinds of stories that lock me in, not only as a painter-observer, but in an engagement of the history from the guys that lived though it when they were kids.”

Paul says, “The Marco show contains a lot of rich material, image wise, and the stories make you proud. A lot of people feel they’ve ended up in Florida out of default. This is theiradopted home. Thisisn’t where their roots are. This isn’t where Grannie held them on the knee.”

Paul says he finds Florida history to be

dismissed by a lot of people in this day and age. He wants tosurprise people by showing them that there actually is rich history, especially in communities such as Marco Island and the like.“Marco had remarkable history. So did all of the communities here. They all have their story,” he insists.

I was curious. Even though he had met with so many old timers and received countless stories from the past, did he ever feel it necessary to use reference material to bring to life the scenes in his paintings?

“A lot of the best paintings I’ve got I did on location, just because I was painting the waterfront back when I did. It’s changed a lot, of course, but I also learned that to really tell more about the key cornerstones of history, sometimes it’s good to throw in a black and white shot of how it was,” he explains.“Using a black and white shot, perhaps a couple of them, to recreate something, that is... Wow! That’s how it really looked!”

He continues, “I was involved with the early stages of building and fundraising for the Marco Museum. During that time, I was also tapped as curator through Tallahassee to choose artists to depict the four corners of Marco, including Caxambus, Old Marco, Goodland, and Horr’s Island (now called Key Marco). We called the fundraising effort ‘Art Interprets History.’ We were each given a quadrant to represent the four different corners of Marco. Each artist created two pieces. One painting would go for charity andfundraising, the other painting’s proceeds went to the artist. But, we used old photographs to interpret the history.Thanks to the unveilings, many pledges came in to help build the museum in record time. It was a remarkably fast and successful commitment to the community of Marco, and it’s history.”

What’s next for Paul Arsenault? Aside from his current show, his next will take him into the Everglades and the new community of Ava Maria.The show’s current title is‘Harvesting Bounty, Preserving Paradise, Seeking Balance in Southwest Florida’ and is scheduled for late February.The show honors Lee County and North Collier with elements starting from the Everglades and working their way to the coast.

Paul is already quite established in Collier County, but admits that up until recently he hasn’t taken the opportunity to gain much exposure in Lee. Part of Paul’s excitement behind working with Ava Maria stems from the fact they are not your typical gallery, nor museum. They are actually a library.“This will be a really big show,” he explains. “It’s a great building, and very well regarded. Quite frankly, I’ve done a lot on my own. I haven’t

really partnered with galleries or academically. I just arrive and put on my show, and I haven’t organizedmyself in the fine arts up north, in Lee County, so this was an opening to put myself out there with strong historical imagery and elementsfrom history people might not know.”

Paul’s focus over the years has not always been strictly on exhibitions. He has organized several publications including calendars and storybooks. Once he began publishing his work it seemed people were shocked.He jokes, “They had no idea I left Old Naples.They thought I was such a backwater rat.”

This backwater rat appears to have been slinking away, and quite often. His publications are filled with scenes from the Bahamas to New England, Oman to Iran, Dubai to Boston, Nantucket to Florida.They include adventures such as hoppingfreight trains, and tales of early Corkscrew, indian days with the Smallwood store, and Chokoloskee before Hurricane Andrew tore it down.

Paul’s lifetime of work, his endless travels, and his ability to not only be an artist, showing historythrough images captured in time, but also as a storyteller, helping secure history as it really was, from a community’s perspective, keeps us acutely aware of the changes that have taken place over time.

Paul notes, “Iinadvertently kind of assumed myself into a position of historian, not intending to, but just painting the scenes and taking names and stories.” And what a storyteller Paul is! He has the ability to recount namesand places as if he were there yesterday. This storytelling ability coupled with his unrestrained artistic talent make any exhibition of his an interesting and entertaining event. •

Arsenault Studio & Banyan Arts Gallery is located at 1199 Third Street in downtown Naples. For information, call 263-1214.

themakingof Meo

utsider Artists is not a new term, but neither is it one that is readily recognized, even by those in the profession. It’s a term sometimes used to describe artists who haven’t had the privilege of a formal education and who create their craft outside the boundaries of the official art culture. Local artist Mel Meo totally relates to this term.

“I heard this phrase while listening to a program on National Public radio. It’s a phenomenon of its own. Outsiders come from all walks of life, all cultures, all age groups. The common denominator is that we are self taught and don’t follow the normal rules of the masters. I even discovered that there are enough of us to warrant our own art galleries.”

Meo, a serious full-time artist and Pine Island legend, moved to Florida from Indianapolis in 1970 when she was 12 years old. “My mother was drawn to the Calusa Mounds located on the south side of the island known as Bokeelia.” Meo loved the beautiful, peaceful place but there wasn’t much entertainment for kids.

Out of boredom, she began to imitate her artistic brother David. “I decided to try my hand at art. I focused on watercolors because it’s a portable medium and l could carry everything I needed with me as I hiked around the island looking for interesting things to paint.” Her first subjects included the mounds, fishing boats and what she calls her version of people. “I’m not a portrait artist, but our local people are interesting and make great subjects. My version of people may not be the norm, but it’s my interpretation and I love painting them.”

From that time forward Meo knew that creating was the one thing that made her happy. She continued to find outlets

for her newfound love such as sewing and illustrating cook books. She began making and painting simple things like aprons and tee shirts. “I have an insatiable need to create. It’s with me when I go to bed at night and it’s there when I wake up in the morning. The only thing that changes is the process, the medium and the surface on which it appears.”

She started her family at the age of 20 and within five years had three children. Although her days were filled doing family things she managed to become a full-time working artist because as her family grew so did the need for extra income.

She credits fate for the evolution of her talents. Her success is based on giving customers what they want. As trends change, so does her art. “I’ve been known to re-invent myself over and over,” she says. “Some artists say that’s a sell-out, but I don’t agree. I’m a realist and don’t fit into any specific category. I like to get to the authenticity of the subject. To me that’s what gives the painting heart and soul. I would say my work is chameleon-like. Whatever comes my way and is my muse at the moment is what I focus on. But I don’t compromise because I think that’s what selling out is.”

Meo was the first artistto establish an artsy store on Bokeelia. “It was 1982 and I was the Lone Ranger for quite a while before other galleries started popping up. Like everything else in my life, the store just happened. I was working at a restaurant and customers saw and liked my art. Eventually I opened a store in a back room of the building.”

She filled it with a mixed bag of her own original art

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“I have an insatiable need to create. It’s with me when I go to bed at night and it’s there when I wake up in the morning. The only thing that changes is the process, the medium and the surface on which it appears.”

as well as that of other local artists. The store was soon filled with painted furniture, clothing, hand made aprons and canvas bags, wall art, hand painted greeting cards, memorabilia, and anything else that paint would adhere to. The pieces were funky, unusual, colorful, whimsical and priced right.

The one thing the store didn’t have was a name, but that didn’t stop customers from finding her. Before long, the back room shop became a destination and customers from all over south Florida made the trip to Bokeelia to purchase and enjoy her art. To this day Meo is amazed and grateful when people buy her eccentric and cheerful creations.

The next step of her career was a natural progression; art lessons. The beginner class is called Hibiscus 101 and it’s more about learning technique than painting the flower itself. She loves teaching and is always on the lookout for local talent.

Meo has much to be proud of.She credits Robert Rauschenberg for one of her biggest achievements. “I donated a painting I did right after 9/11 to an Arts for ACT auction. It was called ‘Tower of Hope’ and Rauschenberg purchased it for $15,000. It all went to charity, but I didn’t mind. ACT is a good cause and I was proud to help.” Rauschenberg, one of the greatest American artists of the 20th Century, lived and painted in New York, but also had a home and worked on Captiva.

During 30 years of producing art on the island her transformations have been voluntary. That is until hurricane Irma hit last summer. That storm forced her to change directions out of need rather than desire.

Meo is still recovering from Irma’s wrath. Her house, studio and Air B&B were all damaged. Due to flooding and roof leaks she was forced to move her art to a myriad of places. “Life immediately after Irma was hard for a lot of people and businesses. Everyone was so busy trying to survive and cleaning up their property that luxury items such as art was the last thing on their mind. That was not good for me because art is my livelihood. But like everyone else we will be okay eventually.”

Throughout the years she’s

actively supported many charities especially Beacon of Hope, an organization that helps the United Way. “Little did I realize that one day I would be a recipient of their help. After Irma I learned first-hand how important charities can be. I don’t know what I would have done without them.”

In spite of Irma’s chaos her future looks bright and, as usual, filled with creative ideas that include expanding her horizons. Like everything in her life, the first opportunity to do so fell right into her lap. She was an invited guest on two trips to fantastic and very different countries; Italy and Haiti. “I spent two wonderful weeks in Italy. Their cultural base is so vast I couldn’t absorb it all in such a short time so I took pictures of everything. I have beautiful images of olive and lemon trees, vineyards, poppy fields, landscapes, goats, chickens and dotted houses on the mountain sides.”

Meo’s experience in Haiti was quite different. “I was only there for seven days and my mission was charity work. It was the middle of August, very hot and there was no air conditioning. I didn’t have much time or extra energy to do any painting, but again I took a lot of pictures of landscapes, people, seascapes, and birds.” She says all of her experiences will eventually appear on canvas.

Regrets? She has a few. “I’ve always wanted to study and paint in a big city, but I never had that luxury. I’m finally beginning to feel re-energized and plan to approach some galleries on the east coast [of Florida] as soon as possible.Several of them have exhibited my work in the past so I’m hoping for a warm welcome. I also plan to research and learn more about Outsider Artist galleries.”

Also on her calendar is to continue mentoring her son, Nate. “I’m proud that he has already developed his own style. We’ve painted two series together, mangroves and crabs, and plan on doing other groupings. You can be sure that his art will be in the store when it re-opens.”

As for her business future, it’s not entirely clear yet. “Repairs of the store are almost complete. I’m very excited about it, but I’m ready to move on to new adventures. I’ve decided to pass the torch on to one of my creative family members. I will still be involved, but not on a day to day basis.

Mel expects her studio/store to open within the first couple of months of 2018. •

Mel Meo’s Studio is located at 5509 NWPine Island Road in Bokeelia. For information, call 283-0236.

Leonard Bernstein at 100

2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Leonard Bernstein, American composer, conductor, pianist, educator, activist, and humanitarian. He has been called "one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history."

“Lately, I’ve been disturbed by the racial-tension, rise of the white supremacy movement, the violence in America, and wanting with the art we present to combat it at Florida Rep. Recently I’ve thought a lot about a favorite quote of mine which is from Leonard Bernstein, ‘This will be our reply to violence, make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before!’ In other words, to combat the ugliness of the world with a greater devotion to creating beautiful, joyous theatre at the Rep.

ROBERT CACIOPPO Founder & Producing Artistic Director Florida Repertory Theatre

“How can we measure the reach of Bernstein's influence? While we celebrate his contributions as a composer, let us not forget his magnificent impact as teacher. His Young People's Concerts broadcast on CBS from 19581972 brought symphonic masterpieces into American homes, and Bernstein's thoughtful commentary made these works accessible to listeners. Through him, everyday citizens could understand and enjoy symphonic works. For me, his Harvard Lectures inspired me when I watched them as an undergraduate, and continue to open my ears as I view them today.”

TRENT R. BROWN Artistic Director

Symphonic Chorale of SWFL Associate Professor of Music Director of Choral Activities Bower School of Music Florida Gulf Coast University

“Leonard Bernstein was a huge influence for me and my wanting to pursue a career in conducting. I grew up watching him conduct on the newly created cable channel A&E and had the opportunity to see him live at Carnegie Hall a year before he passed away. Leonard Bernstein is also responsible for bridging the gap between classical music, jazz and musical theatre.”

MARK DANNI Artistic Director TheatreZone

“Leonard Bernstein is a shining example of what it means to be an American artist. Not only was he an incredible talent, he was an avid activist — who used his talents to not only create prolific works of art, but to promote positive social change, promote classical styles of art, and better his community. As a kid, I remember seeing him conducting on TV and hearing him speaking with passion about the world around him. To this day, I strive to be an artist that is as inspired and as engaged as he was.”

BRYCE ALEXANDER Artistic Director The Naples Players

“I love that Bernstein was a ‘cool cat.’ An amazing musician and composer who enjoyed the popular music of his day. No snobbery from this man. Bernstein was open minded. When asked about The Beatles he replied... ‘Three bars of ‘A Day In The Life’ still sustain me, rejuvenate me, inflame my senses and sensibilities'.”

GREG LONGENHAGEN Assistant Professor of Theatre Bower School of Music Florida Gulf Coast University

Best Albums of 2017 P

ERHAPS IT WASa recent visit to New Orleans that skewed my opinions of last year’s best albums, but I’d like to think that the music of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Hot 8 Brass Band and Delfeayo Marsalis would have made my list nonetheless. The Crescent City has a long and legendary history as a hotbed of musical talent and the latest releases by the aforementioned artists continue that tradition and push it even a bit farther.

On The Spot , the fifth album by The Hot 8 Brass Band , explodes with unbridled energy, infectious passions and an unequalled zeal to party. The record is a roaring celebration of life. Originals like ‘8 Kickin’ It Live,’

‘Can’t Nobody Get Down’ and ‘Keepin’

It Funky’ are exactly what you’d expect all party all the time. Songs like Stevie Wonder’s ‘That Girl,’ and Sade’s ‘Sweetest Taboo’ get the New Orleans treatment and become brand new. But

it’s the band’s 8-minute take on the classic blues of ‘St. James Infirmary,’ that somehow sets it apart from all previous versions (no small feat) that best exemplifies how great the Hot 8 are.

This is Mardi Gras music at its best, a clamoring of horns and chants impossible to resist, music that uplifts as it gets down.

Possibly the greatest of all New Orleans’ jazz bands, the iconic Preservation Hall Jazz Band, might have made their best album yet of their long and illustrious career. So It Is is a combustible gumbo of Crescent City funk spiced up with Cuban rhythms.

The title track opens the record with a smooth, jazzy shuffle, before exploding into the frenzied pace of ‘Santiago,’ which like ‘La Malanga,’ showcase the influence and inspiration of Cuba on the album, re-invigorating their sound, infusing their more traditional New Orleans-style jazz with newfound fervor. This is classic jazz performed with the impeccable taste and unequalled class that the Preservation Hall Jazz Band has been famous for for decades.

With the release of his two previous albums (Sweet Thunder: Duke and Shak and The Last Southern Gentleman ), Delfeayo Marsalis has achieved a level of acclaim nearing that of his older brothers, Branford and Wynton. The New Orleans native has

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made his best record yet, Kalamazoo, a live recording of Delfeayo fronting a quartet that included his father, Ellis, bassist Reginald Veal and drummer Ralph Peterson. From the very first honks of ‘Tin Roof Blues’ to the last muted musings of ‘Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans,’ the concert features Delfeayo’s slinky, sultry, sensual trombone playing, cementing him as possibly the best jazz trombonist of our time. The album also features the too-often underappreciated piano playing of Ellis. The two together make for a formidable team. Although the band’s renditions of standards

‘Autumn Leaves,’ ‘If IWere a Bell’ and ‘It Don’t Mean a Thing

If It Ain’t Got That Swing’ are outstanding, reverent yet new, it is their surprising take on the ‘Sesame Street Theme’ (which he declares he recently realized was a blues) and ‘My Funny Valentine’ (which is as soulful and delicate as any) that stand out. With Kalamazoo, Delfeayo has become an equal among brothers.

Chano Dominguez may be the greatest jazz pianist alive that you have never heard of, and Over the Rainbow, a remarkable recording of a 2012 solo performance, is just the album to make you a fan.

An endlessly inventive and often provocative player, his music is infused with the many and varied Spanish musical traditions. Throughout the album you will be awestruck by the sophisticated eloquence of his music. A pristine live recording, you will be hard-pressed to find a more gorgeous 74 minutes of piano playing, not the least of which is Chano’s breathtakingly beautiful version of ‘Over the Rainbow.’

With equal parts Chicago, Memphis and Delta blues, the man known as The Soul of John Black (John Bigham is his real name) has released, Early in the Moanin’ , the album his career was always leading him to. After years with the band Fishbone and working with several producers on previous solo records, Bigham produced this record himself and the result is as impressive a blues record as any in recent years.

Imagine a mix of Bill Withers’ rich vocals and Gary Clark, Jr.’s raunchy guitar, a mix of John Lee Hooker and Dr. Dre, and you’ll have some idea of what The Soul of John Black is all about. But although he sounds familiar he is an original. Standouts are the title track, the swampy blues

‘So It Is’ may be the best Preservation Hall Jazz Band ever.

Chano Dominguez may be the greatest jazz pianist alive.

of ‘Crooked Leg’ and ‘Cher,’ on which you might think you were listening to Bill Withers himself (it’s that good!). There isn’t a blues fan alive who won’t love this record.

Imelda May burst onto the scene with a kick-ass rockabilly band, a nouveau-retro look and a bunch of ballsy, bluesy songs. But after a few albums and guest spots singing with Jeff Beck, it was clear that her shtick would limit her creativity. Along comes producer extraordinaire, T Bone Burnett to guide her back to her music roots and help her find a newfound depth to her songwriting. Songs like ‘Call Me’ and ‘The Girl I Used to Be’ show off a far more vulnerable side than evident on her previous records, but it is songs like ‘Black Tears’ and ‘When It’s My Time’ that showcase that same sassy, sexy voice. Old fans will not be disappointed with Life Love Flesh Blood — songs like ‘Bad Habit’ wouldn’t be out of place on her previous records — and she should gain a whole lot more new admirers.

Jim Lauderdale ’s velvety vocals and easygoing style are hard to resist, and coupled with some of the strongest songwriting of his long career (it’s his 29th album), London Southern is among his best work to date. The Nashville veteran teams up here with Nick Lowe’s band and whether it be the hornenhanced soul of ‘I Can’t Do Without You,’ the gospel influenced ‘What Do You Have to Lose?,’ the jazzy blues of ‘If I Can Resist,’ the honky tonk fun of ‘Don’t Shut Me Down,’ or the melancholy ballad, ‘I Love You More,’ Lauderdale has put together a collection of original songs with a soulful country groove that defies easily definable genres.

Things have recently gotten very real for Justin Townes Earle and if Kids in the Street is any indication of how he hopes to meet his new life’s demands — sobriety, marriage, impending fatherhood — he should have nothing to worry about. At the very least, he’s making the best music of his life. With the experience and confidence of six albums behind him, Earle tackles

rockin’ rockabilly (‘Champagne Corolla’), heartbreaking honky tonk (‘What’s She Crying For?’), jazzy swing (‘What’s Goin’ On’), New Orleans’ R&B (‘15-25’), and bluesy soul (‘There Goes A Fool’) with the same songwriting prowess and sense of fun.

THE HOT 8 BRASS BAND On the Spot (TRU-THOUGHTS)

Earle has a way of being both of the country and comfortably urban, thoroughly modern and somewhat old-timey, a serious social commentator and a goodhumored balladeer. Perhaps that is why he can embrace so many and varied musical genres to convey his maturing personal angst and world view. His best album to date and a foreshadowing of better things to come.

if you were to hear just their heartbreaking versions of Townes van Zandt’s ‘You Are Not Needed Now’ and Bob Dylan’s ‘Minstrel Boy’ you might become a fan of Jolie Holland & Samantha Parton, but you would be missing so much more that they have to offer. Their own ‘Make It Up to Me’ showcases both their beautiful harmonies and insightful songwriting, and might be the best track on Wildflower Blues.

Their sound can best be described as soulful folk music, with simple instrumentation, sultry vocals, and thoughtful songs.

V an Morrison released two albums within weeks of each other in late 2017 and you would be hardpressed to choose between the two for which is best. Roll With the Punches is bluesier and Versatile is mostly jazz and pop standards, so the one you choose will have a lot to do with your musical predisposition.

PRESERVATION HALL

JAZZ BAND So It Is (SONY)

DELFEAYO MARSALIS

Kalamazoo

An Evening with Delfeayo Marsalis (TROUBADOUR)

CHANO DOMINGUEZ Over the Rainbow (SUNNYSIDE)

THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK

Early in the Moanin’ (CADABRA)

IMELDA MAY

Life Love Flesh Blood (VERVE)

JIM LAUDERDALE

London Southern (SKY CRUNCH RECORDS)

JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE

Kids In The Street (NEW WEST)

JOLIE HOLLAND & SAMANTHA PARTON

Wildflower Blues (CINQUEFOIL)

Originally two-thirds of Americana darlings, The Be Good Tanyas, Holland & Parton have an undeniable chemistry when they sing, Holland sounding at times a lot like Lucinda Williams at her most vulnerable and Parton adding sweet harmonies as support.

VAN MORRISON

Roll With the Punches (CAROLINE) Versatile (SONY)

Roll With the Punches features blues classics like T Bone Walker & Doc Pomus’ ‘Stormy Monday/ Lonely Avenue,’ Count Basie’s ‘Going to Chicago,’‘ Lightning Hopkins’ ‘Automobile Blues,’ and Bo Diddley’s ‘Ride On Josephine’ as well as Van’s more topical takes on the modern condition like ‘Ordinary People’ and ‘Fame.’ And it also features Jeff Beck on guitar on five tracks. Hearing these two rock giants together is a real treat. Morrison is still one of the great vocalists of our time and if his range and power may be diminishing slightly it is more than compensated for with his religious devotion to the music.

On Versatile, Van dives into standards like ‘Makin’ Whoopee,’ ‘I Get a Kick Out of You,’ ‘The Party’s Over,’ and ‘They Can’t Take That Away From Me.’ But it is his versions of ‘Bye Bye Blackbird,’ ‘Let’s Get Lost’ and ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco’ that stand out and prove again that Van is the man. After releasing a few albums in recent years that were not among his best work, it is nice to hear him return to form with not one, but two outstanding albums filled with great songs and an even greater spirit. •

JAN 4 THURSDAY

•Art Reception: ACSWF Coop Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, FtMyers, 4-6p. Free. 9493073.

•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-11:30p. 333-2225.

•Deb & The Dynamics: Blues band. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7:30p. 282-3232.

•Leoma Lovegrove - My Studio: Live painting & discussion. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 2784422.

•Mike Rivera: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Naples Philharmonic: Bronfman, Beethoven & French Moderns.ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

•Songwriters at Sunset: Acoustic music & BBQ. Bob Williams, Mike McMillan, Ed Summer, Bill Steel. Gazebo on beach, Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 4p. Bring chairs. Free. 463-4588.

5 FRIDAY

•Ari & The Alibi’s: Blues band. The Barrel Room,

Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 9p-1a. 333-2225.

•Art Reception: Art League of Fort Myers, 1451 Monroe St, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 275-3970.

•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Free. 3375050.

•Art Reception: BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5:30-7p. Free. 395-0900.

•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.

•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at severalgalleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p.Free. 3375050.

•Friday Night Concert: Silver Sneakers. Miromar Outets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd/Miromar Outlets Blvd, Estero. 6-9p. Free. 9483766.

•Leoma Lovegrove - My Studio: Live painting & discussion. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 2784422.

•Marty Stokes Band: Live music.Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7:30p. 282-3232.

•Mike Rivera: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•The Wailers: Concert. SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 245-9910.

•The Woodwork: Live music. Bone Hook

Brewing, 1514 Immokalee Rd, #106, Naples. 7-10p. 631-8522.

•Three On a String: Music & comedy. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

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SATURDAY

•Drum Circle: Bring drums, shakers. Happahatchee Center, 8791 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 3-5:30p. 9925455.

•Estero Fine Art Show: Outdoor art fair. Gulf Coast Town Center Center, 9903 Gulf Coast Main St, Estero. Free. 10a-5p. 941-7553088.

•Flockfest: Live music. TwoCan Blue 1-3p, The Good Bad Kids (4-6p), The Woodwork 7-9p. Riptide Brewing, 987 3rd Ave N, Naples. 8-11p. Free. 2286533.

•Gypsy Elise & The Royal Blues: Concert. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.

•Improv Tonight: Comedy. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 4958989.

•Jazz Brunch: Brandon Robertson Duo. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 11a2p. 333-2225.

•Leoma Lovegrove - My Studio: Live painting & discussion. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p. 278-4422.

•Mark Telesca: Blues band. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 9p-1a. 333-2225.

•Mike Rivera: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Naples Philharmonic: Bronfman, Beethoven & French Moderns.ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

•One Night in Memphis: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.

•Outdoor Art & Craft Show: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 10a-4p. Free. 394-4221.

•Pianorama: SWFL Symphony. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 418-1500.

•Reckless Saints: Concert. David Hintz opens. Americana Community Music Association Listening Room, All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 691-4069.

•Simply Tina: Tina Turner tribute band concert & dinner. SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Dinner 5:30, concert 7:30p. 2459910.

•The Hipnauticals: Live music.Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7p. 282-3232.

•Tommy & Friends: Live music, Tommy Lee Cook. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Free. 6937111.

7 SUNDAY

•Americana Sundays: The Prestage Brothers. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 4-7p. 333-2225.

•Estero Fine Art Show: Outdoor art fair. Gulf Coast Town Center Center, 9903 Gulf Coast Main St, Estero. Free. 10a-5p. 941-7553088.

•Jazz Brunch: Joe Delaney & Don Mopsick. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 11a2p. 333-2225.

•Leoma Lovegrove - My Studio: Live painting & discussion. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 2784422.

•Musical MomentsAmerican Rhythms: Concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 3p. 495-8989.

•Open Blues Jam: Live music. Buckingham Blues

Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Outdoor Art & Craft Show: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 10a-4p. Free. 394-4221.

•Tchaikovsky Symphony 4: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p.277-1700.

8 MONDAY

•Author Lecture & Lunch: Nathan Hill.Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 12p. 333-1933.

•Colorado Piano Trio: Concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.

•The Capitol Steps: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

9 TUESDAY

•A Voice for the Everglades - Marjory Stoneman

Douglas: One-woman show by Janina Birtolo. South County Library, 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. 2p. Free, register. 4794636.

•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.

•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral.5-7p. Free. 772-5657.

•Lunch & Learn Lecture: Marjorie Harris Carr - Defender of Florida’s Environment. Rookery Bay Research rsvp, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5940.

•Naples Philharmonic

Pops: - Film with Orchestra.Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Naples Philharmonic: Sypert Salon Series.ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 5971900.

10 WEDNESDAY

•Art & Nature Community Night: Art reception, live music, organic dining, beer & wine, yoga. Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old US 41, Bonita Springs. 6-9p. Free. 949-0749.

•Bob Zottola & Company with Michelle Amato: Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7:30p. 775-2800.

•For Love of Beethoven: SWFL Symphony. BIG

EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS

JANUARY FEBRUARY

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Riders in the Sky perform at the Center for the Performing Arts in Bonita Springs

ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 418-1500.

•Ikebana Meeting & Workshop: Naples Botanical Garden, FGCU Research Center, Bueller Aud, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9:30a. Free. 2549999.

•Jimmy Keys: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Lecture: Historic Places of Naples. Naples Depot Museum:1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 2. Free. 262-6525.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Casablanca - Film with Orchestra.ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Open Blues Jam: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Scotty Bryan: Live music. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 6:30p. 282-3232.

•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. 6-8p. 275-3435.

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THURSDAY

•Art Reception: Cape Coral Arts Studio, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free.574-0802.

•Cirque Italia: Circus. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway S Dr, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 941-704-8572.

•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-11:30p. 333-2225.

•Dat Phan: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•For Love of Beethoven: SWFL Symphony. Shell Point Village Church, 15101 Shell Pt Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 454-2067.

•Lecture & Art Reception: FSW State College, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. Lecture 6p, recption 7-9p. Free. 4899313.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Casablanca - Film with Orchestra.ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: On the Map. Regal Cinema Bell Tower, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, FtMyers. 7p. 481-4449.

•The Hipnauticals: Live music.Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7p. 282-3232.

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FRIDAY

•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.

•Cirque Italia: Circus. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway S Dr, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 941-704-8572.

•Creative Coast Weekend: Galleries & shops inMatlacha open late. Exhibits, demos, classes, live music. Pine Island Rd NW,Matlacha. 5-10p. Free. 283-0888.

•Dat Phan: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Festival of Birds: Guided field trips, birding walks, buggy rides, boat tours. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-4p. Register. 530-5977.

•Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville IceMen: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•For Love of Beethoven: SWFL Symphony. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500

•Friday Night Concert: Neon Summer. Miromar Outets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd/Miromar Outlets Blvd, Estero. 6-9p. Free. 9483766.

•JP Soars & The Red Hots: Concert. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.

•Mike Imbasciani & The Bluez Rockerz: Live music. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7:30p. 282-3232.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Casablanca - Film with Orchestra.ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

•RJ Howard Band: Blues band. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 9p-1a. 333-2225.

•Staged Readings: Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 6:30p. 495-8989.

•The Drifters: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•The Modern Gentlemen: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.

SATURDAY

•Americana Music Concert: South County Library,

21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. 2p. Free. 479-4636.

•Andy T Band with Alabama Mike: Blues band. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 9p-1a. 333-2225.

•Art After Dark: Receptions, exhibits, demos,music at several galleries & studios. Crayton Cove, Naples City Dock,8th St S & 12th Ave S, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 8211061.

•Art on the Veranda: Sanibel Captiva Art League show & sale. Bailey’s General Store, 2477 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.10a-3p. Free. 4722483.

•Art Reception: & Artists Talk Englewood Art Center, 350 S. McCall Rd, Englewood. 2-4p. Free. 941-474-5548.

•Art Reception: DAAS Coop Gallery, Royal Palm Square, 1400 Colonial Blvd, # 84, Ft Myers. 610p. Free. 590-8645.

•Behind the Scene Tour: TheatreZone’s G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 12p. rsvp. 888-966-3352.

•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 4958989.

•Brother Love: Live music. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7p. 282-3232.

•Cape Coral Festival of the Arts: Outdoor art fair, entertainment, food. Cape Coral Pkwy btwn Del Prado Blvd& Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 10a-9p. Free. 699-7942.

•Cirque Italia: Circus. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway S Dr, Ft Myers. 2:30, 5:30 & 7:30p. 941704-8572.

•Clay Walker: Concert. Davisson Brothers Band opens. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 985-9839.

•Creative Coast Weekend: Galleries & shops inMatlacha open late. Exhibits, demos, classes, live music. Pine Island Rd NW,Matlacha. 5-10p. Free. 283-0888.

•Dat Phan: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Festival of Birds: Guided field trips, birding walks, buggy rides, boat tours. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300

Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-4p. Register. 530-5977.

•Gallery Walk & Talk: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 939-2787.

•Garden Talk: How to Garden in Florida. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a. 334-7419.

•Jazz Brunch: Brandon Robertson Duo. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 11a2p. 333-2225.

•Joe Marino’s Rock ‘ n Roll Hits Show: Concert, lunch, Q & A.Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 12p. 642-7270.

•Karla Bonoff: Concert. SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 245-9910.

•Kevin Hart: Comedy. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Casablanca - Film with Orchestra.ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 8p. 5971900.

•Nikki Talley & Jason Sharp: Concert. Chakulla opens. Americana Community Music Association Listening Room, All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 691-4069..

•Pineapple Festival: Lectures, arts & crafts, food, entertainment. Marco Island Historical Museum,180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 11a-2p. Free. 642-1440.

•Riders in the Sky: Music & comedy. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita

Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Second Saturday: SoCo Cultural District galleries, theaters, shops along Colonial Blvd, McGregor Blvd, Royal Palm Sq Blvd, Summerlin Rd. Ft Myers. 5-10p. Free. 8779878.

•Taps & Tunes Craft Beer & Music Festival: Live music by Problem Kids, Of Good Nature, Jukebox the Ghost. Food, beer. Centennial Park, 1320 Hendry St, Ft Myers. 2-10p. Free. 333-1933.

•The Drifters: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Tommy & Friends: Live music, Tommy Lee Cook. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Free. 6937111.

14 SUNDAY

•Americana Sundays: RJ Howson. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 4-7p. 333-2225.

•Art Garfunkel: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 5971900.

•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 4958989.

•Cape Coral Festival of the Arts: Outdoor art fair, entertainment, food. Cape Coral Pkwy btwn Del Prado Blvd& Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 10a-5p. Free. 699-7942.

•Cirque Italia: Circus. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway S Dr, Ft Myers.

2:30 & 5:30p. 941-7048572.

•Creative Coast Weekend: Galleries & shops inMatlacha open late. Exhibits, demos, classes, live music. Pine Island Rd NW,Matlacha. 5-10p. Free. 283-0888.

•Dat Phan: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Festival of Birds: Guided field trips, birding walks, buggy rides, boat tours. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-4p. Register. 530-5977.

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Serenade to Music, with Chamber Chorus & City of Palms Youth Choir. Messiah Lutheran Church, 2691 Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral. 3p. 288-2535.

•Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noone: Concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Jazz Brunch: Joe Delaney & Don Mopsick. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 11a2p. 333-2225.

•Moody Blues: Concert. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Naples Philharmonic: Sypert Salon Series.ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 5971900.

•Nikita Mndoyants: Pinao concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 3:30p. 395-0900.

•Open Blues Jam: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

Valarie Storm will be appearing at Laugh In Comedy Cafe in Fort Myers, January 19 & 20. For informationm call 479-5233.

MONDAY

•Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noone: Concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Staged Reading: TBA. Laboratory Theater of Florida,1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 7p. 2180481.

•Three Redneck Tenors: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.

•Yesterday: Beatles tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7:30p. 2784422. 16

TUESDAY

•Frank Huang: Violin concert. Wang Opera Center,2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7:30p. 963-9050.

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: The Invisibles. Regal Cinema Bell Tower, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, FtMyers. 7p. 481-4449. 17

WEDNESDAY

•Coffee, Tea & Broadway: Cabaretpresented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. Reception 10:30a, concert 11a, artist meet & greet 12p. 888966-3352.

•Interactive Art Presentation: Zan Lombardo demo & discussion. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 10a, 12 & 2p. Free. 333-1933.

•Marc ‘Skippy’ Price: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Open Blues Jam: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Scotty Bryan: Live music. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 6:30p. 282-3232.

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•ARTini on Marco: Art reception, martini tasting, live music, dancing, fundraiser. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7:30p. 3944221.

•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: 10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.

•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-11:30p. 333-2225.

•Glenn Miller Orchestra: Concert. Shell Point, Village Church, 15101 Shell Pt Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 454-2067.

•Memories of Elvis Rockin’ Birthday Bash: Chris MacDonald concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 4814849.

•Phil Vassar: Concert. SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 245-9910.

•Steve Martin & Martin Short w Steep Canyon Rangers & Jeff babko: Comedy & concert. Suncoast Arena, 13351 FSW Pkwy. Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Shelter. Regal Cinema Bell Tower, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, FtMyers. 7p. 481-4449.

19 FRIDAY

•Dan Miller-Lew Del Gatto Quintet: Music of George Gershwin. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7:30p. 775-2800.

•Elvis Tribute Show: Concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7p, show 8p. 333-1933.

•Friday Night Concert: The Electric Mud. Miromar Outets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd/Miromar Outlets Blvd, Estero. 6-9p. Free. 9483766.

•James Armstrong: Blues band. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 9p-1a. 333-2225.

THURSDAY

•Art Lecture & Demo: Sanibel Captiva Art League meeting. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 1-3p. Free. 472-2483.

•Art Reception: FGCU ArtLab in FGCU Library, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 5907199.

•Off the Walls: Art raffle, wine, food, fundraiser. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 6p. 495-8989.

•Rhythm on the River: Almost AHBA. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30p. 334-7419.

•The Lovin’ Spoonful: Concert. SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 245-9910.

•Valarie Storm: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Very Verdi Concert: Gulfshore Opera. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 6p. 529-3925.

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SATURDAY

•Art Alive: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at dozens of galleries & studios. Naples ArtDistrict, Pine Ridge Industrial Park, Pine Ridge Rd, west of Airport Rd,Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 289-5070.

•Backyard Bluesfest: Terry Hanck, Tommy Lee Cook & The Heathens. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-11p. 693-7111.

•Classic Cabaret: Gulfshore Opera. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 5293925.

•Gemma Pearl: Concert.

Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco island. 7p, 3896447.

•Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone: Concert w SWFL Symphony. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1:30 & 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Jazz Brunch: Brandon Robertson Duo. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 11a2p. 333-2225.

•JW Jones: Blues band. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 9p-1a. 333-2225.

•Mel Meo Art Reception: Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery, 4332 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 5-7p. Refreshments. Free. 2831335.

•Poor Boy’s Delight: Live music. Bone Hook Brewing, 1514 Immokalee Rd, #106, Naples. 7-10p. 631-8522.

•The Hipnauticals: Live music.Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7p. 282-3232.

•Thomas Edison Regional Science & Inventors Fair: Alico Arena, 12181 FGCU Lake Pkwy E, Ft Myers. 1:30-5p. Free. 334-2999.

•Valarie Storm: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Victoria Woodcock: Sr vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 7454268.

21 SUNDAY

•A Tribute to Ella: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p.277-1700.

•Americana Sundays: Ayla Lynn. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 4-7p. 333-2225.

•Bluegrass Concert: Trinity River Band. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2-5p. 9392787.

•ETC Readers Theater: Evening of New Plays. Naples Players. Tobye Studio,Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 263-7990.

•Gallery Talk: Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc, 3030 Shell Mound, Ft Myers Beach. Talk 1p. Free. 4633909.

•Gary & Kerri: Live music. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 3p. 282-3232.

•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker. Zion LutheranChurch, 7401 Winkler Rd, Ft Myers. 10a12p. Free. 770-906-7885.

•Jay White: Neil Diamond trinute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Jazz Brunch: Joe Delaney & Don Mopsick. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 11a2p. 333-2225.

The Gulfshore Opera presents ‘Very Verdi’ on January 19 at the Marco Island Historical Museum, February 10 at the Naples Art Association in downtown Naples, and February 23 at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers. Call 529-3925 for information.

•Lee County Community Band: Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd, CapeCoral. 3p. Free. 995-2097.

•Open Blues Jam: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Santiago Rodriguez: Piano concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.

22 MONDAY

•Art Reception: Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc, 3030 Shell Mound, Ft Myers Beach. Talk 1p, reception 2-3:30p. Free. 463-3909.

•Classic Cabaret: Gulfshore Opera. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30. 5293925.

•Jay White: Neil Diamond tribute. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Jodie DeSalvo - Music for Two Pianos: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 5971900.

•Juilliard String Quartet: Classic Chamber Concert. Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples.8p. 434-8505.

23 TUESDAY

•Jan & Dean Beach Party: Concert featuring Dean Torrence.Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 8p. 888-9663352.

•Nicholas Lewis: Jr vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 8p. Free. 745-4268.

•Rebecca Rocaunt: Jr vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 7454268.

•Kip Lawrence: Concert. Alan & Cindy Bickford opens. Americana Community Music Association Listening Room, All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 691-4069.

•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs &galleries.

Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 610p. Free. 855-732-3836.

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Talia, Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas double feature. Regal Cinema Bell Tower, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, FtMyers. 7p. 481-4449.

24 WEDNESDAY

• Jan & Dean Beach Party: Concert featuring Dean Torrence.Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston

what Goes on

Rd, Naples. 8p. 888-9663352.

•Art After Hours: Art exhibit & live music. ArtisNaples, Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 597-1900.

•Art Reception: Gardner Colby Galleries, 386 & 365 Broad Ave S, Naples. 5:307:30p. Free. 403-7787.

•Classic Cabaret: Gulfshore Opera singers with jazz combo. Naples Botanical Garden,4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 4:30 & 8p.5293925.

•In Perfect Harmony: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 5971900.

•John Charles Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Lecture: Coral Reef & Ocean Conservation in Cuba & the Caribbean by David Guggenheim. Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 7p. 5305977.

•Open Blues Jam: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Scotty Bryan: Live music. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 6:30p. 282-3232.

•Tav Benoit: Concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 4958989.

•The B Street Band: Springsteen tribute band concert & dinner. SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Dinner 5:30, concert 7:30p. 245-9910.

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•Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet: Jazz. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7-11:30p. 333-2225.

•Evan Drachman: Cello concert. Shell Point, Grand Cypress rm, The Woodlands, 14441 Woodsong Ln, Ft Myers.7p. 489-8472.

•Frisson Ensemble: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.

•Linda Chesis & Michael Baron: Flute & piano concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.

•Model for Matisse: Film & discussion. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 4p. 597-1900.

•Open House: Art reception & sale. Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc, 3030 Shell Mound, Ft Myers Beach. 9a-12p. Free. 463-3909.

•Poetry Open Mic: Open to all & all ages. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. Free. 939-2787.

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Comedy Road. Regal Cinema Bell Tower, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, FtMyers. 7p. 481-4449.

•Taste of Opera: Gulfshore Opera. Colony Bay Club, 5200 Pelican Colony Blvd, Bonita Springs. 5:30p. 529-3925.

•The Hipnauticals: Live music.Bert’s Bar & Grill, 4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7p. 282-3232.

26 FRIDAY

•Bear Webb: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

THURSDAY

•Art Reception: FGCU Library Archives, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., 3rd fl, rm 322. Ft Myers. 5:30-7:30p. Free. 590-7199.

•Bear Webb: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Bonita Springs Int’l Film

Festival Opening Night: Screenings, workshops, demos, Q & As. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Time TBA. 495-8989.

•Creole Clay - Heritage Ceramics in Contemporary Caribbean Culture: Lecture. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 590-7199.

Outlets Blvd, Estero. 6-9p. Free. 948-3766.

•Garden Circus: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 4:30 & 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Liverpool Live: Beatles tribute band concert & dinner. SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Dinner 5:30, concert 7:30p. 2459910.

•Mike Imbasciani & The Bluez Rockerz: Live music. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7:30p. 282-3232.

•Naples Philharmonic: Mozart & Matilla.ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

•Standing O! The Concert: Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 8p. 772-5862.

•Tas Cru: Concert. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.

27 SATURDAY

•Art Fair: Art show & sale. Art, crafts, photography, art demos, food, raffles, kids’ activities. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral.10a-4p. Free. 772-5657.

•Balsam Range: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.

•Bear Webb: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

Centennial Park, W 1st St, Ft Myers riverfront. 12-10p. 321-7530.

•Country Jam Music Festival: Randy Houser, Parmalee, David Nail, Runaway June. Music, rib cook-off, arts & crafts, kids area, food, drinks.Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39 Ave NE, Naples. 1p-8p.

•Echoes of The Platters: Tribute concert. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco island. 7p, 389-6447.

•Garden Circus: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 1:30, 4:30 & 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Jazz Brunch: Brandon Robertson Duo. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 11a2p. 333-2225

•Jazzy Nights: Kenny Washington with Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7p, show 8p. 333-1933.

•Lovestruck Soiree: Soprano Jennifer Paulino & harpist Diana Rowan. Symphonic Chorale of SWFL fundraiser. Dinner, entertainment, silent auction. Colonial Country Club, 9181 Independence Way, Ft Myers. 6p. 560-5695.

•Naples Philharmonic: Mozart & Matilla.ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

•Standing O! The Concert: Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 8p. 772-5862.

•The Rockin’ Jake Band: Blues band. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 9p1a. 333-2225.

•The Stray Cat Lee Rocker: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Tommy & Friends: Live music, Tommy Lee Cook. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Free. 6937111.

28 SUNDAY

•Americana Sundays: Christina Christian. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 4-7p. 333-2225.

•Art Fair: Art show & sale. Art, crafts, photography, art demos, food, raffles, kids’ activities. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral.10a-4p. Free. 772-5657.

•Back Home Again: John Denver tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Balsam Range: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 5971900.

Park, 3800 CorkscrewRd, Estero. 4p. 596-8404.

•Champagne Signature Fundraising Concert: U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 3p. 7454268.

•Gumbo Fest: Music & food festival. Live zydeco music by Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, The Porchdogs. Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N Tamiami Tr, N Ft Myers. 11a-6p. 995-2141.

•Hermitage Piano Trio: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 3:30p. 395-0900.

•Jazz Brunch: Joe Delaney & Don Mopsick. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 11a2p. 333-2225.

•One of These Nights: Eagles tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.

•Open Blues Jam: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Standing O! The Concert: Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 8p. 772-5862.

29 MONDAY

•Bonita Springs Int’l Film Festival: Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Time TBA. 4958989.

•Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival Kick-Off Party: Live Rathkeltair, House of Hamill, Albannach. Food, beer, crafts.Harborside Event Cennter, 1375 Monroe St, Ft Myers riverfront. 5-10p. 321-7530.

•Chamber Concert: Opera Arias & Classic Duets. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7p, show 8p. 333-1933.

•Chris O’Leary Band: Blues band. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 9p-1a. 333-2225.

•Friday Night Concert: Miromar Outets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd/Miromar

•Bill Mintz: Concert. Bill Burkert opens. Americana Community Music Association Listening Room, All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 691-4069.

•Bluegrass Jamboree: Sawgrass Drifters, Florida Bluegrass Express, Bluegrass Central. Music fest & BBQ. Cultural Park, 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 12-5p. 772-7037.

•Bonita Springs Int’l Film Festival: Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Time TBA. 4958989.

•Brother Love: Live music. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7p. 282-3232.

•Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival: Live music. Screaming Orphans, Albannach, Rathkeltair, West of Galway, Marcille Wallis & Friends, Kellyn Celtic Arts Irish Dancers. Food, beer, crafts.

•New Play Contest Fundraiser: Theatre Conspiracy reception & readings. Allaicne for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 9363239.

•Bonita Springs Int’l Film Festival Awards Night & Party: Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Time TBAp. 4958989.

•Chamber Music Concert: Art Hall, Koreshan State

•Back Home Again: John Denver tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•One of These Nights: Eagles tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft

FGCU’s Bower School of Music presents Linda Chesis & Michael Baron at U Tobe Recital Hall on January 25. For information, call 745-4268.

Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.

•Paul Anka: Concert. ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

30 TUESDAY

•Arienne Fort: Jr vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 7454268.

•Hypnotist Gary Conrad: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 4795233.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Ray, Motown & Beyond.Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Peter & Will Anderson Jazz Trio: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 394-4221.

•Piano Battle: Andreas Kern & Paul Cibis concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: The Wedding Plan. Regal Cinema Bell Tower, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, FtMyers. 7p. 4814449.

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WEDNESDAY

•Art Reception: Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.

•Diana Krall: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Gulfshore Opera - Vocal Tour de France: Concert.

Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

•Maria Jose Montiel: Opera concert. Wang Opera Center,2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7:30p. 963-9050.

•Mary Todd Lincoln - In the Shadow of Glory: Onewoman show by Janina Birtolo. Lakes Library, 15290 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. 2p. Free, register. 479-4636.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Ray, Motown & Beyond.Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Open Blues Jam: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Pat Dailey: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Scotty Bryan: Live music. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 6:30p. 282-3232.

•Storytelling ShowcaseThe Elephant: Ten local storytellers. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7-9p. 9392787.

•Vocal Tour de France: Gulfshore Opera. ArtisNaples, 58333 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples. 7p. 5293925.

FEB 1 THURSDAY

•Art Reception & Artist Talk: Wasmer Gallery, FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft

Bonita Springs.6-8p. Free. 495-8989.

•Art Reception: Art League of Fort Myers, 1451 Monroe St, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 275-3970.

•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Free. 3375050.

•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Live music. Free. 333-1933.

•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at severalgalleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p.Free. 3375050.

•ArtFest Fort Myers Opening Night: Party, live music, food, drinks. Edwards Dr & Hendry St, Fort Myers Riverfront. 69p. Free.768-3602.

•Drum Circle: Bring drums, shakers. Happahatchee Center, 8791 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 3-5:30p. 9925455.

•Edison Ford Antique Car Show: Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-2p. 334-7419.First Presbyterian Church of Ft Myers, 2438 2nd St, Ft Myers. 1, 4 & 7p. 334-7419.

•Florida Everblades vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Improv Café - Youth Improv: Comedy. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 5p. 495-8989.

Myers. 5-7p. Free. 5907199.

•Deb & The Dynamics: Blues band. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7:30p. 2823232.

•John Carfi: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Ray, Motown & Beyond.Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•NY Philharmonic String Quartet: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 3950900.

•Songwriters at Sunset: Acoustic music. Gazebo on beach, Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 4p. Bring chairs. Free. 463-4588.

•Stars of the Sixties with Jay & The Americans: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: The Testament. Regal Cinema Bell Tower, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, FtMyers. 7p. 481-4449.

•Taste of Opera: Gulfshore Opera. Hideaway Beach Club, 250 S Beach Dr, Marco Island, 6p. 5293925.

•Turnstiles: Billy Joel tribute band concert & dinner. SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Dinner 5:30, concert 7:30p. 2459910.

2 FRIDAY

•Art Reception & Open House: Center for the Visual Arts Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Rd,

•Florida Everblades vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Serenade to Music, with Chamber Chorus & City of Palms Youth Choir. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 2882535.

•G3 - Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Phil Collen: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•John Carfi Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Marty Stokes Band: Live music.Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7:30p. 282-3232.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Ray, Motown & Beyond.Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Opera Naples Renata Scotto Academy Concert: Wang Opera Center,2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7:30p. 963-9050.

•Patchouli Tera Guitarra: Concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•The Second City: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

3 SATURDAY

•ArtFest Fort Myers: Outdoor art fair, entertainment, food, activities. Edwards Dr & Hendry St, Ft Myers riverfront.10a-5p. Free. 768-3602.

•Improv Tonight: Comedy. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 4958989.

•John Carfi: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Melissa Welke, Annie Wenz & Kim Mayfield: Concert. Americana Community Music Association Listening Room, All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 691-4069.

•Mozart’s Requiem: SWFL Symphony w Symphonic Chorale of SWFL. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 4181500.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Ray, Motown & Beyond. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 8p. 597-1900.

•Open House & Art Reception: Englewood Art Center, 350 S. McCall Rd, Englewood. 1-3p. Free. 941474-5548.

•Outdoor Art & Craft Show: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 10a-4p. Free. 394-4221.

•The Hipnauticals: Live music.Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7p. 282-3232.

•The Screaming Orphans: Outdoor benefit concert Macgillioss opens. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 939-2787.

•The Second City: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Tommy & Friends: Live music, Tommy Lee Cook. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Free. 6937111.

4 SUNDAY

•ArtFest Fort Myers: Outdoor art fair, entertainment, food, activities. Edwards Dr & Hendry St, Ft Myers riverfront.10a-5p. Free. 768-3602.

•Musical MomentsRomantic Interludes: Concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 3p. 495-8989.

•Open Blues Jam: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Outdoor Art & Craft Show: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 10a-4p. Free. 394-4221.

5 MONDAY

•Independent Film Screening & Discussion: Hosted by Fort Myers Film Festival. Live music. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6:30, film 7p. talk after film. 8106323.

•Jesica Lang Dance: ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

•Jodie DeSalvo - Tribute to Victor Borge: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 5971900.

•Sounds of Harry James & the Andrews Sisters: Concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•The Jasper Quartet: Classic Chamber Concert. Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples.8p. 434-8505.

6 TUESDAY

•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p.Free. 5405789.

•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral.5-7p. Free. 772-5657.

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: An Act of Defiance. Regal Cinema Bell Tower, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, FtMyers. 7p. 481-4449.

7 WEDNESDAY

•Art Alive: Naples Art District Studio & Gallery

Kenny Washington joins Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto on January 27 for Jazzy Nights at the Sidney &Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers. Call 333-1933 for information.

what Goes on

Tours Receptions, exhibits, demos, livemusic at dozens of Art Alliance Naples galleries & studios. J & C Blvd, Shirley St & Trade Center Way,Naples. 5-8p. Free. 289-5070.

•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Ikebana Meeting & Workshop: Naples Botanical Garden, FGCU Research Center, Bueller Aud, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9:30a. Free. 2549999.

•Jeff Zenisek: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Open Blues Jam: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Opera Naples Young Artists Concert: Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 6:30p.643-7275.

•Rain: Beatles tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Scotty Bryan: Live music. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 6:30p. 282-3232.

8 THURSDAY

•Art Reception: ACSWF Coop Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, FtMyers, 4-6p. Free. 9493073.

•Art Reception: BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5:30-7p. Free. 395-0900.

•Art Reception: Cape Coral Arts Studio, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free.574-0802.

•Art Reception: Rookery Bay National Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 5:30-7:30p. 5305977.

•FGCU Wind Orchestra & Symphonic Band Concert: Estero High School, 21900 River Ranch Rd, Estero. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.

•Grand Opera Night: Gulfshore Opera. Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, 991 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 5293925.

•Madama Butterfly: Teatro Lirico D’Eutropa opera. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Mike Imbasciani & The Bluez Rockerz: Live music. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271

Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7:30p. 282-3232.

•Reno Collier: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Sponge: Concert. SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 245-9910.

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: Restoring Tomorrow. Regal Cinema Bell Tower, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, FtMyers. 3p. 481-4449.

•The Hipnauticals: Live music.Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7p. 282-3232.

9 FRIDAY

•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.

•Back to Chicago: Chicago tribute band concert & dinner. SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Dinner

5:30, concert 7:30p. 2459910.

•Barrage 8: Concert. Shell Point, Village Church, 15101 Shell Pt Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 454-2067.

•Birdland All-Stars: Jazz concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.

•Classic Barbershop Harmony: The Paradise Coastman Chorus concert. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7:30p. 775-2800.

•Cody Jinks: Concert. Ward Davis opens. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.

•Creative Coast Weekend: Galleries & shops in Matlacha open late. Exhibits, demos, classes, live music. Pine Island Rd NW,Matlacha. 5-10p. Free. 283-0888.

•Domo Emigrantes: Italian folk music concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.

•Festival of Spheres: Ghostbird Theatre Company. Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 7p. 691-4128.

•Florida Everblades vs Allen Americans: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 9487825.

•Parade of Mermaids: Costume parade, music, refreshments, fundraiser. Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery, 4332 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 5-8p. Refreshments. Free. 2831335.

•Reno Collier: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•The Temptations & The Four Tops: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 4814849.

•Thomas Edison’s 170th Birthday: Cake 10a, behind-the-scenes tours of The Mangoes, Ford’s winter home 11a, 12 & 1p. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-2p. Free, 334-7419.

10

SATURDAY

•Art After Dark: Receptions, exhibits, demos,music at several galleries & studios. Crayton Cove, Naples City Dock,8th St S & 12th Ave S, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 8211061.

•Art on the Veranda: Sanibel Captiva Art League show & sale. Bailey’s General Store, 2477 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.10a-3p. Free. 4722483.

•Art Reception: DAAS Coop Gallery, Royal Palm Square, 1400 Colonial Blvd, # 84, Ft Myers. 610p. Free. 590-8645.

•Atlantic City Boys: Concert & dinner. SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Dinner 5:30, concert 7:30p. 2459910.

•Behind the Scene Tour: TheatreZone’s G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 12p. rsvp. 888-966-3352.

•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 4958989.

•Brian Regan: Comedy. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 4814849.

•Creative Coast Weekend: Galleries & shops in Matlacha open late. Exhibits, demos, classes, live music. Pine Island Rd NW,Matlacha. 5-10p. Free. 283-0888.

•Dusty Storm: Country music & comedy by Debi Guthrery, lunch, Q & A. Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 12p. 642-7270.

•Festival of Spheres: Ghostbird Theatre Company. Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 7p. 691-4128.

•Fine Art Expo: Reception, deemos, exhibits, sale. Cape Coral Arts Studio, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy,Cape Coral. 9a-4p. 574-0802.

•Florida Everblades vs Allen Americans: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 9487825.

•Food Trucks & Craft Beer: Food, beer, music Edwards & Hendry St, Historic Ft Myers. 2-9p. Free. 3347419.

•Gallery Walk & Talk: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 939-2787.

•Garden Festival: Family festival, entertainment, food, kids crafts, petting zoo. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-5p. Free. 334-7419.

•JJ Grey & Mofro: Concert. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 693-7111.

•Liliana Carlisi: Jr vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 7454268.

•Lipbone Redding: Concert. Bruce & Cecile Gallant opens. Americana Community Music Association Listening Room, All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 691-4069.

•Mutt Strut: Hendry St btwn Edwards & Bay, Ft Myers. 3-7p. Free. 334-2999.

•Reno Collier: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Second Saturday: SoCo Cultural District galleries, theaters, shops along Colonial Blvd, McGregor Blvd, Royal Palm Sq Blvd, Summerlin Rd. Ft Myers. 5-10p. Free. 877-9878.

•STEMtastic Day of Discovery: Lee County Public Education Center, 2855 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-3p. Free. 3342999.

•Tommy & Friends: Live music, Tommy Lee Cook. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Free. 6937111.

•Very Verdi Concert: Gulfshore Opera concert. aples Art Assoc, 585 Park St, Naples. 7:30p. 5293925.

11 SUNDAY

•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair.

Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.

•Chorale Concert: Voices of Naples concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Perwinkle Way, Sanibel. 3p. Free. 4552582.

•Creative Coast Weekend: Galleries & shops inMatlacha open late. Exhibits, demos, classes, live music. Pine Island Rd NW,Matlacha. 5-10p. Free. 283-0888.

•FGCU Jazz Ensembles Concert: U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.

•Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers: Serenade to Music, with Chamber Chorus & City of Palms Youth Choir. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 3p. 288-2535.

•Garden Festival: Family festival, entertainment, food, kids crafts, petting zoo. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9a-5p. Free. 334-7419.

•Gary & Kerri: Live music. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 3p. 282-3232.

•Gladys Knight: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.

•Glen Campbell Xperience: Tribute band concert & dinner. SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Dinner 5:30, concert 7:30p. 2459910.

245-9910.

•Junior Parade, Coronation & Awards: Floats, marching bands, dancers, clowns, street performers, etc.Downtown Ft Myers Historic River District. Parade 2:30p; Coronation & Awards 4:30p, Harborside Event Center, 1375 Monroe St, Ft Myers. Free. 334-7419.

•Lee County Community Band: Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd, CapeCoral. 3p. Free. 995-2097.

•Open Blues Jam: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Sweetheart Express Murder Mystery: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 5:30p. 275-8487.

MONDAY

•Author Lecture & Lunch: Michael Byrnes.Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 12p. 333-1933.

•Chicago Symphony Orchestra:Concert. ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

•Motown Songbook: Concert. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 7p, 389-6447.

•Staged Reading: TBA. Laboratory Theater of Florida,1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 7p. 2180481.

•Sweetheart Express

Chuck Prophet performs at the Southwest Florida Event Center in Bonita Springs on February 18. For information, call

Murder Mystery: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.

•Tony Bennett: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Willie Nelson & Family: Concert. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

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Tower, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, FtMyers. 7p. 4814449.

•Taste of Opera: Gulfshore Opera. Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 5:30p. 529-3925.

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TUESDAY

•Art Reception: Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30-7p. Free. 394-4221.

•Daniel O’Donnell: Dance. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.

•Somang Shim: Sr vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 7454268.

•Stardust Memories Big Band: Concert. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 9392787.

•Sweetheart Express

Murder Mystery: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.

•SWFL Jewish Film Festival: I’ve Got To Be Me. Regal Cinema Bell

WEDNESDAY

•Art & Nature Community Night: Art reception, live music, organic dining, beer & wine, yoga. Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old US 41, Bonita Springs. 6-9p. Free. 949-0749.

•Coffee, Tea & Broadway: Cabaretpresented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. Reception 10:30a, concert 11a, artist meet & greet 12p. 888966-3352.

•Mad Dog Mike Adams: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 4795233.

•Open Blues Jam: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Scotty Bryan: Live music. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha.

6:30p. 282-3232.

•Sierra Club Calusa Group Meeting: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers.

6-8p. 275-3435.

•Sweetheart Express

Murder Mystery: Dinner & show. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.

•Travis Wall: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 4814849.

15 THURSDAY

•Audubon of SWFL Meeting: 10868 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. Free. 410-6971.

•Deb & The Dynamics: Blues band. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7:30p. 282-3232.

•Gordon Lightfoot: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Jazzy Nights: Willie Jones & Friends concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7p, show 8p. 333-1933.

•Miro Quartet: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 3950900.

•Naples Philharmonic: Mahler.Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Norm Shultz: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

16 FRIDAY

•Art Show: Shell Point, Grand Cypress rm, The

Woodlands, 14441 Woodsong Ln, Ft Myers. 10a-4p. 489-8472.

•Black Comedy: Play. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.

•Crafts on the River: Centennial Park, downtown Ft Myers riverfront. 10a5p. Free. 334-2999.

•Festival of Spheres: Ghostbird Theatre Company. Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 7p. 691-4128.

•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs &galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 610p. Free. 855-732-3836.

•Naples Philharmonic: Mahler.Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Norm Shultz: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Staged Readings: Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 6:30p. 495-8989.

•Virtuoso Violins, Jazz & a Hoedown: Concert. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7:30p. 775-2800.

17 SATURDAY

•Art Alive: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at dozens of galleries & studios. Naples ArtDistrict, Pine Ridge Industrial Park, Pine Ridge Rd, west of Airport Rd,Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 289-5070.

•Art Show: Shell Point, Grand Cypress rm, The Woodlands, 14441 Woodsong Ln, Ft Myers. 10a-4p. 489-8472.

•Backyard Bluesfest: Albert Castiglia, Gypsy Elise & The Royal Blues, Tommy Lee Cook & The Heathens. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-11p. 693-7111.

•Black Comedy: Play. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.

•Broadway Boys: SWFL Symphony. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 418-1500.

•Chris Young: Concert. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Coconut Point Art Festival: Art fair, live music. Coconut Point Mall parking lot, 23130

FashionDr, Estero. 10a-5p. Free. 561-746-6615.

•Crafts on the River: Centennial Park, downtown Ft Myers riverfront. 10a5p. Free. 334-2999.

•Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade: Night parade.Floats, marching bands, dancers, clowns, street performers, etc.Ft Myers High School to downtown Ft Myers Historic River District. 7p. Free. 334-7419.

•Edison Festival of Light Parade Celebration: Allday family-friendly party, live music, crafts, food. Centennial Park, downtown Ft Myers riverfront. 11a-7p. 334-7419.

•Festival of Spheres: Ghostbird Theatre Company. Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 7p. 691-4128.

•FGCU Symphony Orchestra Concert: U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 7454268.

•Grand Opera Night: Gulfshore Opera. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7p. 529-3925.

•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker. Zion Lutheran Church, 7401 Winkler Rd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. 770-906-7885.

•Lift Ev’ry Voice - Sing Out! Concert: SWFL Choral Festival Workshops. New Hope Presbyterian, 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft. Myers. 3:30p. Free. 560-5695.

•Lift Ev’ry Voice - Sing Out! SWFL Choral Festival Workshops. New Hope Presbyterian, 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft. Myers. 9a-4p. Register. 560-5695.

•Nightfever: Bee Gees tribute band concert & dinner. SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Dinner 5:30, concert 7:30p. 245-9910.

•Norm Shultz: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•O Sole Trio - Bravissimo Broadway: Concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•The Hot Sardines: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.

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Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 5907268.

•Classic Car Show: Historic downtown Ft Myers River District. Free. 334-2999.

•Coconut Point Art Festival: Art fair, live music. Coconut Point Mall parking lot, 23130 FashionDr, Estero. 10a-5p. Free. 561-746-6615.

•Crafts on the River: Centennial Park, downtown Ft Myers riverfront. 10a4p. Free. 334-2999.

•FGCU Chamber & University Choirs Concert: New Hope Prebyterian Church, 10051 Plantation Rd, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.

•Luca Salsi: Opera concert. Wang Opera Center,2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7:30p. 963-9050.

•Michael McDonald: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 481-4849.

•Muriel Anderson: Concert. Bill Metts opens. Americana Community Music Association Listening Room, All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 691-4069.

•Naples Philharmonic: Wang Chamber Music Series.Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Open Blues Jam: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•The Beach Boys:Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 5971900.

•The BottleRockets, Chuck Prophet: Concert. SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 245-9910.

19 MONDAY

•Rhythm of the Dance: Dance. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

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TUESDAY

•Barry Manilow: Concert. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Gypsy Sojourn: Concert. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. 5:30p. 394-4221.

SUNDAY

•Black Comedy: Play. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU

•Lezginka State Dance Company: From Russia’s Dagestan. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Lunch & Learn Lecture: Doc Anna -

JJ Grey & Mofro perform at Buckingham Blues Bar in Fort Myers on February 10. Call 693-7111 for information.

what Goes on

Swamp Doctor of Florida . Rookery Bay Research rsvp, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5940.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Music of Elvis, Sinatra & Mozart.ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

•Opera in the Garden: Opera Naples formal benefit gala cocktails, dinner & sunset concert. Naples Botanical Garden,4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 5:30p.rsvp. 6437275.

•Stolen Beauty - An evening with Laurie Lico Albanese: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6p. 9392787.

21 WEDNESDAY

•Art After Hours: Art exhibit & live music. ArtisNaples, Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 597-1900.

•Art Reception: Gardner Colby Galleries, 386 & 365 Broad Ave S, Naples. 5:30-7:30p. Free. 4037787.

•Gypsy - Music of Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac: Casey Weston concert. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival: Talks, storytelling, exhibits, workshops, guide walks & canoe trips.Museum of the Everglades,105 W Bwy, Everglades City. Free. 9a4p. 695-0008.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Music of Elvis, Sinatra & Mozart.ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

•Open Blues Jam: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Pilobolus: Dance performance. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.

•Pink Collier Comedy Drag Show: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Scotty Bryan: Live music. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 6:30p. 282-3232.

•The Mersey Beatles: Concert.Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 4 & 8p. 888966-3352.

•The Hipnauticals: Live music.Bert’s Bar &

Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7p. 282-3232.

22 THURSDAY

•Art Reception: & Artist Talk FGCU ArtLab in FGCU Library, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 57p. Free. 590-7199.

•Art Reception: Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.

•Boston Red Sox vs Northeastern U & vs Boston College: Doubleheader. JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

•Gino Vanelli: Concert. SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 245-9910.

•Kerry Pollack: Comic magician. Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival: Talks, storytelling, exhibits, workshops, guide walks & canoe trips.Museum of the Everglades,105 W Bwy, Everglades City. Free. 9a4p. 695-0008.

•Michael Baron & Pricila Navarro: Piano concert. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.

•Mike Imbasciani & The Bluez Rockerz: Live music. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha.

7:30p. 282-3232.

•Minnesota Twins vs U of Minnesota: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 800-338-9467.

•My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy: Steve Solomon show. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 5971900.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Music of Elvis, Sinatra & Mozart.ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Rides, entertainment, music, kids activities, livestock shows, crafts, contests, etc. Lee Civic Center grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4-10p. 543-7469.

•The Hipnauticals: Live music.Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7p. 282-3232.

•The McCartney Years: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Washington Saxophone Quartet: Concert. Shell Point, Grand Cypress rm, TheWoodlands, 14441 Woodsong Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 489-8472.

23 FRIDAY

•Bee Gees Tribute Band: Concert. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 7p, 389-6447.

•Betty Fox Band: Concert. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.

•Black Comedy: Play. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.

•Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: JetBlue

Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-7337696.

•David Morin: Elvis tribute concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 8p. 7725862.

•Don Mclean: Concert. SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 245-9910.

•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Jamey Johnson: Concert. Chris Hennessee opens. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 9859839.

•Kerry Pollack: Comic magician. Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•L’elsir d’amore: Opera Naples concert. Wang Opera Center,2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7:30p. 963-9050.

•Marcella Brown: Jr vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 5p. Free. 745-4268.

•Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival: Talks, storytelling, exhibits, workshops, guide walks & canoe trips.Museum of the Everglades,105 W Bwy, Everglades City. Free. 9a4p. 695-0008.

•My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy: Steve Solomon show. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 5971900.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Music of Elvis,

Sinatra & Mozart.ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Rides, entertainment, music, kids activities, livestock shows, crafts, contests, etc. Lee Civic Center grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4-10p. 543-7469.

•Very Verdi: Gulfshore Opera concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7p, show 7:30p. 333-1933.

24 SATURDAY

•Black Comedy: Play followed by discussion. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 590-7268.

•Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

•Brother Love: Live music. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 7p. 282-3232.

•CREW Concert & Silent Eco-Auction: High Voltage Band. Fundraiser. Riverside Park, 27300 Old Rte 41, Bonita Springs. 59p. Bring lawn chairs & blankets. 657-2253.

•David Morin: Elvis tribute concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 8p. 7725862.

•Doug MacLeod: Concert. Bill Metz opens. Americana Community Music Association Listening Room, All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 691-4069.

•Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville IceMen: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•J Robert - The Florida Fiddler: Concert, lunch, Q & A.Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 12p. 642-7270.

•Jacqueline Sherer: Sr vocal recital. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.

•Jefferson Starship: Concert. SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 245-9910.

•Kerry Pollack: Comic magician. Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•L’elsir d’amore: Opera Naples concert. Wang

Opera Center,2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7:30p. 963-9050.

•Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival: Talks, storytelling, exhibits, workshops, guide walks & canoe trips.Museum of the Everglades,105 W Bwy, Everglades City. Free. 9a4p. 695-0008.

•Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica: Concert. Center for the Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Naples Philharmonic Pops: Music of Elvis, Sinatra & Mozart.ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 8p. 5971900.

•Oklahoma: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p.2771700.

•Storytelling with Bill Lepp: Comedy. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2 & 7p. 939-2787.

•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Rides, entertainment, music, kids activities, livestock shows, crafts, contests, etc. Lee Civic Center grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 11a-10p. 543-7469.

•The Mersey Beatles: Tribute concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7p, show 8p. 333-1933.

•Tommy & Friends: Live music, Tommy Lee Cook. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Free. 6937111.

25 SUNDAY

•Black Comedy: Play. FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 5907268.

•Bluegrass Concert: Phil Ledbetter, Richard Bennett & the Walker Brothers. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2-5p. 939-2787.

•Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-7337696.

•Chamber Music Concert: Art Hall, Koreshan State Park, 3800 CorkscrewRd, Estero. 4p. 596-8404.

•David Morin: Elvis tribute concert. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 8p. 7725862.

•Fandango!: Concert. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers presents ‘Chicago’ thru February 10. Call 278-4422 for information.

Rd, Sanibel. 3:30p. 3950900.

•Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville IceMen: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Gallery Talk & Art Reception: Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc, 3030 Shell Mound, Ft Myers Beach. Talk 1p, reception 2p. Free. 463-3909.

•Howie Mandel: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

•Kerry Pollack: Comic magician. Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Let’s Hang On: Frankie Valli tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival: Talks, storytelling, exhibits, workshops, guide walks & canoe trips.Museum of the Everglades,105 W Bwy, Everglades City. Free. 9a4p. 695-0008.

•Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.

•Oklahoma: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p.2771700.

•Open Blues Jam: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Phantom Gala: Gulfshore Opera. Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, 1225 Piper Blvd, Naples. 3p. 529-3925.

•Singing for Scholarships: Voices of Naples concert. 5200 Crayton Rd, Naples. 3p. 455-2582.

•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Rides, entertainment, music, kids activities, livestock shows, crafts, contests, etc. Lee Civic Center grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 11a-10p. 543-7469.

•The Rave-Ons: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper tribute concert. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.

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Valli tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Minnesota Twins vs St Louis Cardinals: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.

•Neil Sedaka: Concert. Artis-Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 5971900.

•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Rides, entertainment, music, kids activities, livestock shows, crafts, contests, etc. Lee Civic Center grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers.

4-10p. 543-7469.

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TUESDAY

•Academy of St Martin in the Fields:Concert. ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

•Boston Red Sox vs St Louis Cardinals: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-7337696.

•Itzhak Perlman: Concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers.

7:30p. 481-4849.

•Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox: Hammond Stadium, 14400

Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 800-338-9467.

•SWFL & Lee County

Fair: Rides, entertainment, music, kids activities, livestock shows, crafts, contests, etc. Lee Civic Center grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 4-10p. 543-7469.

•Vienna Symphony Orchestra:Concert. ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

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ongoing theater

•A Streetcar Named Desire: Jan 12-Feb 4.The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 5701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.

•An American in Paris: Jan 16-21.Artis-Naples,5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.

•An American in Paris: Jan 23-28.BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.

•Black Comedy: Feb 16-25. FGCU TheatreLab.FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-7268.

WEDNESDAY

•Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467.

•Open Blues Jam: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Musicians welcome. Free. 693-7111.

•Scotty Bryan: Live music. Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 6:30p. 282-3232.

MONDAY

•Gulf Coast Symphony Free Sunset Concert: Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Ct, Cape Coral. 5p.277-1700.

•Let’s Hang On: Frankie

•Stayin’ Alive: Bee Gees tribute concert. BB Mann Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Vienna Symphony Orchestra:Concert. ArtisNaples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

•Charles Ives Take Me Home: Jan 17-Feb 11. The Naples Players. Blackburn Hall, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 2637990.

•Chicago: thru Feb 10. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Chip and Gus: Feb 23-25. Laboratory Theater of Florida,1634Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Circus Sarasota - Ovation Feb 9-Mar 4. Circus Sarasota Big Top. 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.

•Crimes of the Heart: Jan 520. Laboratory Theater of Florida,1634Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Don’t Drink the Water: Feb 6-11. Royal Palm Players,131 1st St W, Boca Grande. 8p. 941-2694.

•Dreamgirls: Feb 20-Mar

18. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941488-1115.

•Festival of Spheres: Feb 9 & 10, 16 & 17. Ghostbird Theatre Company. Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 7p. 691-4128.

•Finding Neverland: Jan 914. BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 4814849.

•Flamingo Court: Jan 3-21. Marco Players. Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.

•Footloose: Feb 911.CFABSTeen Players. Center for the Performing Arts BonitaSprings, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.

•Gidion’s Knot: Feb 8-18. Theatre Conspiracy. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.

•How the Oher Half Lives: Jan 9-31. Arcade Theatre. Florida Repertory Theatre,2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Last Train to Nibroc: Jan 11-28. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Mamma Mia!: Feb 15-Apr 7. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Me and My Girl: Jan 11-21. TheatreZone, G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.

•Night & Day - Cole Porter Revue: thru Feb 25. Artstage Studio Theatre. Florida Repertory

•The Pajama Game: Jan 1221. Cultural Park Theater 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.

•The Price: Jan 13-Feb 4. Gulfshore Playhouse, Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 866-811-4111.

•The Secret Garden: Feb 818. TheatreZone, G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.

•The Toxic Avenger: Feb 8Mar 24. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•The Way We Get By: Feb 2-18. Laboratory Theater of Florida,1634Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Trained for Deception: Jan 17-Apr 1: Sun, Wed, Thu.Seminole Gulf Railway Murder Mystery Dinner Train,2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

Theatre,2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Noir Confidential: Jan 19Apr 14: Fri & Sat.

Seminole Gulf Railway Murder Mystery Dinner Train,2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•Noises Off: Jan 11-Feb 17. BIG ARTS Strauss Theater,2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.472-6862.

•Ovation. Feb 9-Mar 4. Circus Sarasota, Ulla Searing Big Top, 140 University, Town Center Dr, Sarasota. 941-3559805.

•Rapture, Blister, Burn: Feb 1-Mar 4. The Naples Players. Tobye Studio, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•Scapino: Feb 17-Mar 18. Gulfshore Playhouse, Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 866-811-4111.

•Smokey Joe’s Cafe: Jan 9Feb 4. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Steel Magnolia’s: Feb 7-25. Marco Players. Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.

•The 39 Steps: Feb 9-18. Cultural Park Theater 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.

•The Hallelujah Girls: Jan 11-Feb 24. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•The King & I: Feb 711.Artis-Naples,5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.

•The Miracle Worker: Feb 13-Mar 7. Arcade Theatre. Florida Repertory Theatre,2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Your Love, Our Musical: Jan 11-14. Theatre Conspiracy. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.

THEATERS

•BIG ARTS Strauss Theater: Jan 11-Feb 17: Noises Off. 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 395-0900.

•Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre: thru Feb 10: Chicago; Feb 15-Apr 7: Mamma Mia!. 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Circus Arts Conservatory Feb 9-Mar 4. Circus Sarasota - Ovation.Ulla Searing Big Top, 140 University, Town center Dr, Sarasota. 941-355-9805.

•FGCU TheatreLab: Feb 1625: Black Comedy. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-7268.

•Florida Repertory Theatre: Arcade Theatre — Jan 931: How the Other Half Lives; Feb 13-Mar 7: The Miracle Worker. Artstage Studio Theatre —thru Feb 25: Night & Day - Cole Porter Revue. 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Off Broadway Palm Theatre: Jan 11-Feb 24: The Hallelujah Girls. 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•The Naples Players: Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. Jan 17-Feb

11: Charles Ives Take Me Home; Feb 1-Mar 4: Rapture, Blister, Burn. 263-7990.

•TheatreZone: Jan 11-21: Me and My Girl; Feb 8-18: The Secret Garden.G & L

Circus Sarasota’s new show, ‘Ovation’ is at the Ulla Searing Big Top, February 9-March 4. For information, call 941-355-9805.

what Goes on

Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.

•Venice Theatre: Jan 9-Feb

4: Smokey Joe’s Café; Jan 11-28: Last Train to Nibroc; Feb 8-Mar 24: The Toxic Avenger; Feb 20-Mar 18: Dreamgirls. 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941-488-1115.

art galleries

•Alliance for the Arts: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Jan 12-Feb 3: Animal Life, Educator/ Student Exhibit; Feb 9-Mar

3: SWFL Pastel Society, Paula Eckerty. Mon-Fri 9a5p & Sat 9a-1p. Free. 9392787.

•Andrea Beloff Fine Art: 5760 Shirley St, # 20, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-3p. Free. 305-773-0358.

•Another Time: 1414 Dean St, Ft Myers. Daily 11a-6p; Fri & Sat 11a-8p. Free. 672-4607.

•Arsenault Studio & Banyan Arts Gallery: 1199 3rd St, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 1-5p. Free. 263-1214.

•Art 41: 2084 J & C Blvd, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. Free. 249-2205.

•Art Council of Southwest Florida Co-Op Gallery: Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. Jan 15-19: Estero Art league; Jan 20-Feb 9: Weavers of Char-Lee. MonSat 11a-5p & Sun 12-5p. Free. 267-3049.

•Art League of Fort Myers: 1451 Monroe St, Ft Myers. Jan: Ring in The New; Feb: Heart’s Desire. Free open painting Wed 9:30-12p. TueSat 11a-3p & 6-9p 1st Fri of month. Free. 275-3970.

•Artis–Naples: Hayes Hall gallery, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Jan 13: Florida Contemporaryn. Thu-Sat 10a-4p, last Wed 6-9p. Free. 597-1900.

•Arts For ACT Gallery: 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Jan 5-29: Guy Tiemans, SWFL Craft Guild; Feb 226: George Mitchell, Veronica Benning & Ollie Mack Gentry. Mon-Sun 11a4:30p, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Fri 11a-10p. Free. 337-5050.

•Arts on Fire Studio & Gallery: 6210 Shirley St, #103, Naples. Mon-Thu 10a-4p. Free. 914-4840608.

•Baker Museum: ArtisNaples, Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Jan 14: Florida

Contemporary. Thu-Sat 10a-4p. free. Museum is closed for 2017-2018 season. 597-1900.

•Beth Sistrunk Fine Art: 5760 Shirley St, # 15, Naples. Tue & Thu 1-4p. Free. 293-4904.

•Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery:

4332 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Jan 20: Mel Meo

Reception; Feb 9: Parade of Mermaids. Sun & Mon 10a-

5p, Tue-Sat 10a-7p. Free. 283-1335.

•BIG ARTS: 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Phillips

Gallery — Jan 4-Feb 3:

Show Off - SanCap Art

League; Feb 7-Mar 11: The

Art of Music. Founders

Gallery —Jan 4-Feb 3: On

Location - A Plein Air Show; Feb 7-Mar 11: Michael George - Travel Diary. Mon-Sat 9a-4p & Sat 9a-1p. Free. 395-0900.

•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery: FSW State College, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers Jan 11-Mar 24: Jerry UelsmannImagemaker. Mon-Fri 10a4p & Sat 11a-3p. Free. 4899313.

•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Jan 9-31: Art Thru the Lens; Feb 8-28: Wild About Wildlife; . Open painting Wed 1-4p. Sun 1-4p, Mon-Thu 10a-4p, Fri 1-9p, Sat 9a-1p. Free. 772-5657.

•Cape Coral Arts Studio: 4533 Coronado Pkwy in Rubicond Park, Cape Coral. Jan 5-25: Alicia Schmidt; Feb 2-22: SWFL Fine Craft Guild. Mon-Fri 9a-4:30p. Free. 574-0802.

•Casa Art Studio: 5860 Shirley St, #104, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. Free. 2895070.

•Centers for the Arts of Bonita Springs: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Jan 5-25: Robert HelerGiving Back; Feb 2-Feb 22: Members Only show. MonFri 10a-4p & Sat 1-5p. Free. 495-8989.

•Clark Art Studio: Mercato, 9155 Strada Place, #5155, Naples. Mon-Sat 11a-9p & Sun 1-9p. Free. 616-2601533.

•Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery: 52388 Tamiami Tr, Ochopee. Daily 10a-5p. Free. 6952428.

•Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio: 237 Warfield Ave, Venice. TueFri 10a-4:30p. Free. 4860811.

•DAAS Co-op Art Gallery: Royal Palm Square, 1400 Colonial Blvd, # 84, Ft Myers. Jan: James Massacci - Sarcasms & Hypocrisies; Feb: Bill Kramer. Tue-Sat 10a-6p. Free. 590-8645.

•East West Fine Art: Bigham Galleria, 2425

Tamiami Tr N, #102, Naples. Mon-Fri 11a-4p & Sat 11a-2p.Free. 821-9459.

•East West Fine Art: Mercato, 9115 Strada Pl, #5130, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-9p & Sun 12-6p. Free. 220-7503.

•Elaine Murphy Art: 6240 Shirley St, #204 upstairs, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. Free. Naples. 941-320-1617.

•Emily James Gallery: 720 5th Ave Sm # 111, Naples. Tue-Sat 12-8p & Sun 125p. Free. 777-3283

•Englewood Art Center: Ringling College of Art & Design, 350 S. McCall Rd, Englewood. Loranger Gallery

—Jan 2-26: Change of Pace; Jan 30-Mar 2: Textile & Fiber Art. Mangrove Gallery

—Jan 2-26: Steve Whitlock; Jan 30-Mar 1: Nichole Moranda. Members Gallery

—Jan 2-26: Debbie McDougall. Mitchell Gallery

—Jan 2-31: Elizabeth Saveri; Feb 6-Mar 1: Ariana Franco. Tue 9a-9p & Wed-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 941-474-5548.

•Estero Art League: Estero Community Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Rd, Estero. Mar: Estero Art League & Estero Woodcarvers Show. 4895216.

•Everglades Wonder Gardens: 27180 Old 41 Rd, BonitaSprings. Thru Apr: Birds of the Everglades photo exhibit. Daily 9a-4p. 992-2591.

•Florida Gulf Coast University Library: 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. Jan 25-Feb: Creole Clay. Mon-Fri, 10a-4p & Thu 10a-7p. Free. 590-7199.

•Florida Gulf Coast University Library Archives: 10501 FGCU Blvd S, 3rd fl, rm 322, Ft Myers. Jan 4-Apr 18: Rape Culture - Zines & Artists’ Books. Mon-Fri, 10a-4p & Thu 10a-7p. Free. 5907199.

•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Wasmer Gallery — Feb 1-Mar 1: Wendy Wischer. ArtLab — Jan 15Feb 8: Radical Landscape Design; Feb 22-Mar 29: Sugar Coated - Andy Browne & Sherry Rohl. Wasmer Gallery in Arts Complex, ArtLab in Library. Mon-Fri, 10a-4p & Thu 10a-7p. Free. 5907199.

•Fort Myers Beach Art Association: 3030 Shell Mound, Ft Myers Beach. Thru Jan 11: Art Divine; Jan 15-Feb 15: 50 Shades; Feb 17-Mar 1: Millie Periera & Joanne Shamp; Feb 19-Mar 22: Permission to Play. Mon-Sat 10a-3p. Free. 463-3909.

•Gallery Vibe: 851 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. Free.417-3450.

•Gardner Colby Gallery: 386 & 365 Broad Ave S, Naples. Jan 24-Feb 18: Color & Motion - Juan Carlos Collada & Theresa Girard; Feb 21-Mat 11: Corso!. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. Free. 403-7787.

•Geoff Gleason Sculpture Studio: 5490 Yahl St, Naples. Mon-Fri 1-5p. Free. 703-597-2897.

•Grand Illusion Gallery: 2443 First St, Ft Myers. Tue-Sat 10a-6p & Sat 11a2p, 1st & 3rd Fri 6-10p, 1st Fri of month 10a-10p. Free.461-7245.

•Guardians of The Everglades: 1719 Trade Center Way, # 3, Naples. Wed 2-7 & by appt. 4052010.

•Guess-Fisher Gallery: 1187 8th St S, Naples. Mon-Thu 12-5p, Fr & Sat 12-9p, Sun 1-5p. Free. 263-3417.

•Harbour View Gallery: 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. Jan: Barbara Broderick, Roy

•Lovegrove Gallery & Garden: 4637 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha.Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 11a-4p.Free. 283-6453.

•Marc Harris Wildlife & Fine Art Photography Gallery: 1401 Lee St, #B, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 12-4p. Free. 789-7027.

•Marco Island Center for the Arts: 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. Jan 230: East Meets West, Vera Ripley; Feb 5-23: Members - Mixed Media, Rick Granneman. Tue-Sat 9a4p. Free. 394-4221.

John Fuller; Feb: TBA. Daily 11a-8p. Free. 5405789.

•Harmon-Meek Gallery: 599 9th St N, #309, Naples.

Thru Jan 5: Joan Konkel; Jan 8-26: Jessica Daryl

Winer; Jan 29-Feb 9: Hunt

Slonem; Feb 2-23: Jenness

Cortez; Feb 26-Mar 9: Laura Shechter. Mon-Fri

10a-5p. Free. 261-2637.

•Harmon-Meek Modern: 382 12th Ave S, Naples. Tue-Sat 12-5p. Free. 2612637.

•Hirdie-Girdie Art Gallery: 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. Free. 395-0027.

•Howl Gallery/Tattoo: 4160 Cleveland Ave, Ft. Myers. Mon-Thu 11a-8p, Fri & Sat 12-10p,1st Sat of month 711p. Free. 332-0161.

•HW Gallery: 1305 Third St S, Naples. Daily 10a-5p. Free. 263-6640.

•Iona Art Gallery: 16681 McGregor Blvd, #301, Ft Myers. Tue-Sat 10a-4p. Free. 246-5826.

•Island Conclave: 5101 Pine Island Rd, Bokeelia. TueSat 11a-5p. Free. 2828488.

•Island Visions: 4643 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Daily 10a-5p. Free. 282-0452.

•Jo-Ann SanbornSunshine Studios of Marco Island: The Esplanade, 760 N Collier Blvd, #102, Marco Island. Daily by appt. Free. 404-9179.

•John Ebling Veteran Art Gallery: American Legion Post #38, 1837 Jackson St, Ft Myers. Free. 332-1853.

•Kathleen Bradford Studio/Gallery: 4259 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Oct-MayTue-Sat 11a-5p, Jun-Sep by appt. Free. 776-6844.

•Keiser University Gallery: 9100 Forum Corporate Pkwy, Ft Myers. Mon-Thu 8a-8p, Fri 8a-5p, Sat 9a1p. Free. 277-1336.

•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Thru Mar 2: Coastal TradeBounty, Booty & Boats of the Gulf & Glades from Naples to Key West. TueSat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.

•Marianne Friedland Gallery: 359 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10-5p. Free. 262-3484.

•Michaela & Leigh Art: 6240 Shirley St, #103, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. Free. 272-6383.

•Michelle Kaytaz Gallery & Studio: 6230 Shirley St, #204 upstairs, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. Free. 817944-2407.

•Naples Art Association: 585 Park St, Naples. Thru Jan 1: The Great Outdoors; thru Jan 27: AnimalsFact & Fable; thru Jan 7: Telling a Story; Jan 8-27: Honing In; Jan 13-27: Human Trafficking Awareness; Feb 3-15: For the Love of Art; Feb 24Mar 17: Tiny Art; Feb 25Mar 25: 52nd Founders Exhibit. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. Free. 262-6517.

•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Thru Jan 30: A Blessing of Animals sculpture exhibition; Feb 17- Jun 3: Dinosaurs - Back with a Roar. Daily 9a-5p & Tue 8a-5p Oct-Jun; daily 8a-3p Jul-Sep. 643-7275.

•Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Thru Jan 27: Sites & Scenes - Collier County’s Historic Places. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 262-6525.

•Northwest Regional Library: 519 Chiquita Blvd N, Cape Coral. Jan 3-31: Thomas Edison, Lewis Latimer & the Light Bulb. Mon, Wed, Thu 10a-6p; Tue 12-8p; Fri & Sat 9a-5p. Free. 533-4803.

•Ocasiocasa Art Studio: 10051 McGregor Bvd, Edwards Bldg, #201. Sat 10a-1p & 2nd Sat 6-10p. 691-8292.

•Ollie Gentry Mack Photography Studio & Gallery: 2180 W 1st St,

The Alliance for the Arts presents the exhibit, ‘Animal Life: Hatchett, Maldonado, Ocasio & Spry,’ January 12-February 3. Call 939-2787 for information.

#210, Ft. Myers. Tue-Sat 10a-6p & 1st Fri 10a-10p. Free. 332-1295.

•Os Urbanos Studios/Gallery: 1342 Colonial Blvd, #C24, Ft Myers. Sat 10a-2p & 2nd Sat 5-10p. Free. 877-9878.

•Phil Fisher Gallery: 810 12th Ave S, Naples. MonThu 11a-5p, Fri & Sat 11a9p. Free. 403-8393.

•Quidley & Company Fine

Art Gallery: 375 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-7p & Sun 11a-5p. 261-4300.

•Rene Miville Gallery: Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, 2nd fl, Ft Myers. MonSat 10a-8p & Sun 12-7p. Free. 333-3130.

•Richard H Rush Library: Special Collections Gallery, FSW State College, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers.

Ongoing: High Renaissance to Impressionism, The Sanders Porcelain Exhibit.

Mon-Fri 10a-2p. Free. 4899220.

•Ringling College of Art + Design Galleries: Ringling College of Art + Design, 2700 N. Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Basch Gallery —

Jan 8-Mar 24: Cold, Cast & Cut Glass; Jan 12-Mar 17: Emily Larned/ILSSA.

Stulberg Gallery —Jan 12Mar 24: AsMany Hours As

It Takes. Thompson Gallery (Keating Center) —

Jan 19-Mar 23: Katie

Donson Cundiff. Willis Smith Gallery — Jan 12Mar 24: Peace Paper Project. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. Free. 941-359-7563.

•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Thru Jan 21: The Fallout of War -America & the Middle Eat; thru Jan 21: Approaching the Border; Feb 28: First 5 Years of Art of Our Time; thru Mar 18: Alfred

Eisenstaedt - Defining Moments; Feb 11-Jun 10: Hank Willis Thomas -

Branded/Unbranded; Feb

25-May 20: Toni Dove -

Embodied Machines. Circus Museum —thru Jan 14: Extraordinary Animals; Jan 19-May 7: 250 Years of the Circus in Print. Bayfront Gardensthru Jun 1: Ai Weiwei’s Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads. Gardens of Ringling

Guided Tour: Thu 10:30a.

Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.

•Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Thru Feb 1: Painting Exhibit; Feb

5-Mar 28: Photography

Exhibit. Free. Mon-Sat 9a4p. 530-5940.

•Rosen Gallery & Studios: North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd, N Naples. Jan 3Mar 6: Tracy Megen Rosen. Mon-Sat, 12-6p. Free. 821-1061.

•Sanibel Captiva Art

League:: Thru Jan 12:

Captiva Memories - at

Captiva Civic Center, 11550 Chapin Ln, Captiva. Jan 4Feb 3: Annual members

Juried Show - at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop St, Sanibel. Mon & Thu 9a-

8p; Tue & Wed, Fri & Sat

9a-5p. Free. 472-2483.

•Shangri-La Springs: 27750 Old US 41, Bonita Springs.

2nd Wed: Free Community Art & Nature Night 6-9p. 949-0749.

•Sheldon Fine Art: 460 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 10a10p. Free. 649-6255.

•Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers. Jan 5-27: Int’l Photography Show, Weavers of Char-Lee - Weaving Water; Feb 2-24: Myra Roberts - Dream Peace. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & 6-9p & 1st Fri of month. Free. 337-1933.

•SmallWalls: 6240 Shirley St, #202 upstairs, Naples.

Wed 3-5p, Oct-May 1st

Wed 5-8p & 3rd Sat 11a4p. Free. 402-201-6160.

•Space 39 Art Bar & Martini Lounge: 39 Patio de Leon, Ft Myers. Tue-Sat 5:30-close. Free. 2049949.

•Sweet Art Gallery: 2100-A Trade Center Way, Naples. Jan 3-28: Clemente Mimun. Mon-Fri 10a-5p, 1st Wed 5-8p, 3rd Fri 6-8p, Sat by appt. Free. 5972110.

•SWFL Int’l Airport: 11000 Terminal Access Rd, Ft Myers. thru Jul: Art in Flight - By the Sea. 9392787.

•The Artist’s Gallery: 6240 Shirley St, #104, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat by appt. Free. 596-5099.

•The Lady from Haiti: 110 10th St N, Naples. Oct-May Mon-Sat 10:30a-5p; JunSep Tue-Sat 3-8p. Free. 649-8607.

•Thomas Riley Studio: 26 10th St. S, Naples. thru May 25: Tadao Cern & Taek Lee. Mon-Fri 10a-5p; May 1-Aug 31: Mon-Fri 125p. 529-2633.

•Timeless: 2218 First St, Ft Myers. Daily 11a-6p; Fri & Sat 11a-8p. 332-8463.

•Tower Gallery: 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. Daily 10a-9p. Free. 340-6467.

•True Joy Studio: 6240 Shirley St, #201 upstairs, Naples. Mon-Fri 11a-4p. Free. 821-8806.

•Two Newts Gallery: 2502 2nd St, #104, Ft Myers. Tue-Fri 10a-6p, Sat 10a-4p, Sun 12-4p. Free. 332-2300.

•Union Artists Studios: Alliance of the Arts, 10051 McGregor Blvd, #202, Edwards Bldg, Ft Myers. Free. 826-3861.

•Unit A - Marcus Jansen Studio & Residency: 2633 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Ft Myers. Mon-Wed 11a-3p & by appt & special events. 240-1053.

•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Jan 3-25: Instructor Showcase; Jan 9-25: Plein Air & Quick Draw; Feb 2-Mar 20: Natioanl Art Exhibition. Mon-Fri 9a-4p & Sat 10a2p. Free. 951-639-8810.

•Watson MacRae Gallery: 2340 Periwinkle Way, #G1, Sanibel. Thru Jan 5: Fine Arts of Contemporary Crafts; Jan 9-Feb 2: That Devil Paint - Hollis Jeffcoat & Darby Bannard; Feb 6-Mar 2: Feminine Magic & Mystery. Mon-Sat 10:30a5p. Free. 472-3386.

attractions

•Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Tribe of Florida Museum: Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 30290

Josie Billie Hwy, Clewiston. Daily 9a-5p. 877-902-1113.

•Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum: 3075 SanibelCaptiva Rd, Sanibel. Ongoing: Journey to the Center of a Shell, Raymond Burr Memorial Exhibit, Deep-Sea Mollusks, Henry Domke - Nature Photographer. World record-sized Shells. Daily 10a-5p. 395-2233.

•Baker Museum: ArtisNaples, Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Jan 14: Florida Contemporary. Thu-Sat 10a-4p. Free. Museum is closed for 2017-2018 season. 597-1900.

•Burroughs Home & Gardens: 2505 First St, Ft Myers. Living history tours daily 11a & 1p, 5-9p. 3370706.

•Butterfly Estates: 1815 Fowler St, Ft Myers. Sun & Tue-Th 10a-5p, Sat 10a-7p. 690-2359.

•Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. Museum, butterfly aviary, trails, live reptile shows daily. Planetarium shows daily. Solar observing thru telescope Fri 11a. 10a-5p & Sun, 11a-5p. 275-3435.

•Cape Coral Historical Museum: 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Jan 27: Bluegrass Jamboree. Wed, Thu & Sun 1-4p. 7727037.

•Collier Museum at Government Center: 3301 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Educational programs, Wed, 2pm. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 774-8476.

•Conservancy of SWFL: 1495 Smith Preserve Way off Goodlette Frank Rd. Mon-Sat 9:30a-4:30p. Free. 430-2466.

•Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: 375 Sanctuary Rd W, Naples. Blair Audubon Center, Boardwalk Exploration & Exhibits. Daily 7a-5:30p. Free. 3489151.

•CREW: Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. 23998 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Guided walks: Tue 9a, Marsh Hiking Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. Trails open sunrise-sunset. Free. 657-2253.

•CROW: Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. Wonders of Wildlife: Nature presentations MonFri 11a. Tue-Sun 10a-4p. Free. 472-3644.

•’Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge: 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. Education

Center. Sun-Fri 9a-5p. 472-1100.

•Edison & Ford Winter Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Daily 9a5:30p. 334-7419.

•Everglades Day Safari: Pickups throughout SWFL. Daily 7:30a-5p. 472-1559.

•Everglades Wonder Gardens: 27180 Old 41 Rd, BonitaSprings.Botanical gardens, animals, art gallery.Thru Apr: Birds of the Everglades photo exhibit. Daily 9a-4p. 992-2591.

•Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Special hours for children on autistic spectrum: Breaking the Barriers, 2nd Sat of month 8-9a & Sensory Night, 4th Tue of month 5-8p. Register.

Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 11a4p. 514-0084.

•Holocaust Museum & Education Center of SWFL: Sandalwood Square, 4760 Tamiami Tr N, # 107, Naples. Tue-Sun 12:30-5p. Guided Tours: 1:30p. Free. 263-9200.

•IMAG History & Science Center: 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. Science

Saturdays: 1st Sat; History Saturdays: 2nd Sat. MonSat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 321-7420.

•Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch: 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 658-2466.

•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Thru Mar 2: Coastal TradeBounty, Booty & Boats of the Gulf & Glades from nNaples to Key West. TueSat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.

•Mound House: 451

Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. Guided tours Tue, Wed & Sat 9a-3p; programs Tue, Wed, Sat 10a; free guided beach walks Tue 9a, Newton Park, 4650 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. TueSat 9a-4p. 765-0865.

•MOTE Marine Laboratory & Aquarium: 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota. Thru Jun: Sea DebrisAwareness thru Art. Daily 10a-5p. 941-388-4441.

•Museum of Medical History: Edison State College, 1099 College

Pkwy, bldg AA room 178, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 10a-2p. Free. 489-9208.

•Museum of the Everglades: 105 W Bwy,Everglades City. Tue-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008. Closed until further notice.

•Museum of the Islands: 5728 Sesame, Pine Island Center. Free. 283-1525.

•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples.Thru Jan 31: A

Blessing of Animals; Feb 17-Jun 3: Dinosaurs - Back with a Roar. Dogs in the Garden walks Sun 9-

11:30a, Tue 8-11a, Thu 35p. Daily 9a-5p & Tue8a5p Oct-Jun; daily 8a-3p Jul-Sep. 643-7275.

•Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Thru Jan 27: Sites & Scenes - Collier County’s Historic Places. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 262-6525.

•Naples Museum of Military History: Naples Airport, Commercial Terminal, 500 Terminal Dr, Naples. MonSat 10a-4p & Sun 12-4p. Free. 941-575-0401.

•Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens: 1590 GoodletteFrank Rd, Naples. Daily 9a-5p. 262-5409.

•Palm Cottage Museum & Norris Gardens: Naples Historical Society, 137 12th Ave. S, Naples. Walking tours of Naples historic district: Wed 9:30a; Guided garden tours: 1st & 3rd Thu of month 10a. Tours: Tue-Fri 12-4p & Sat 1-4p. Free. 261-8164.

•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Thru Jan 21: The Fallout of War -America & the Middle Eat; thru Jan 21: Approaching the Border; Feb 28: First 5 Years of Art of Our Time; thru Mar 18: Alfred Eisenstaedt - Defining Moments; Feb 11-Jun 10: Hank Willis ThomasBranded/Unbranded; Feb 25-May 20: Toni DoveEmbodied Machines. Circus Museum —thru Jan 14: Extraordinary Animals; Jan 19-May 7: 250 Years of the Circus in Print. Bayfront Gardensthru Jun 1: Ai Weiwei’s Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads. Gardens of Ringling Guided Tour: Thu 10:30a. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.

•Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Thru Feb 1: Painting Exhibit; Feb 5-Mar 28: Photography Exhibit. Jan 12-14: Festival of Birds. Daily programs: 11a & 2p. Guided boat & kayak tours Nov-Apr TueFri. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. 5305940.

•Sanibel Historical Museum & Village: 950 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Wed-Sat, 10a-4p. 472-4648.

•Shangri-La Springs: 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 2nd Wed: Free Art & Nature Community Night 6-9p. 949-0749.

The exhibit, ‘The Art of Music’ is on view at BIGARTSin Sanibel, February 7-March 11. For information, call 395-0900.

•Shell Factory & Nature Park: 2787 N Tamiami Trail, N, Ft Myers. Shell exhibits, Animal exhibits, petting farm, Christmas House, Natural History Exhibit, Money Museum, water games, video arcade, miniature golf, playgrounds, Soaring Eagle Zip Line. Jan 28: Gumbo Fest. Daily 10a-5p. 995-2141.

•SWFL Historical Society: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Wed 9a-12p & 4-7p, Sat 9a-12p. Free. 9394044.

•SWFL Military Museum & Library: 4820 Leonard St, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 9a-5p. Free. 541-8704.

•Williams Academy Black History Museum: Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 12-4p. Free. 332-8778.

parks

•Bonita Beach Park: 27954 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs. 533-7444.

•Bowditch Point Regional Park: 50 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Guided walks: Tue & Sat 9:30a. 463-3764.

•Bunche Beach: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Guided walks: 1st & 3rd Tue 5p. 707-6794.

•Caloosahatchee Regional Park: 18500 North River Rd, Alva. Guided walk: 1st Sat & 3rd Tue of month 9a. 693-2690.

•Collier-Seminole State Park: US 41 (Tamiami Trail), S Naples. Guided walks: Sat 10a. Hiking trail, self-guided boardwalk nature trail, exhibits, camping, fishing, boating canoeing. 394-3397.

•Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park: 11135

Gulfshore Dr, Naples. Beach, fishing, picnic areas. 597-6196.

•Estero Park: 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. 248-1609.

•Everglades National Park: Gulf Coast Visitor Center,815 Oyster Bar

Ln.Everglades City. 9a-

4:30p. 695-3311.

•Hickeys Creek Mitigation Park: 17980 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva. Guided walks:

1st Tue 9a. 693-2690.

•Koreshan State Historic Site State Park: US Hwy 41 & Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 992-0311.

•Lakes Regional Park: 7330

Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers.

Halloween Festival: Oct 1731, weekends 10a-9p, weekdays 6-9p. Guided walks: 1st Sat 8:30a, Garden tour: 2nd Sat. 5337575.

•Lovers Key State Park: South of Ft Myers Beach. Yoga on Beach Mon 9:30a. 463-4588.

•Lynn Hall Park: 950 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Laughter Yoga: Fri

8a Nov-Apr. 229-7356.

•Manatee Park: 10901 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft Myers. 8adusk. 690-5030.

•Matanzas Pass Preserve: 119 Bay Rd, Ft Myers Beach. Guided walks: Thu 9:30a. 707-3015.

•Myakka River State Park: 13207 SR 72, Sarasota. Canoeing, camping, wildlife tours by air-boat & tram, scenic drive, guided walks. 361-6511.

•Naples Preserve: Ecocenter. 1690 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Jan 10-Apr 25:

Nature talks Tue 10a. Free. Dawn-dusk. 261-4290.

•North Collier Regional Park: 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples. 252-4060.

•North Ft Myers Park: 2021

N Tamiami Tr, N Ft Myers. Yoga: Wed 6p. 652-4512.

•Rutenberg Park EcoLiving Center: ‘FloridaFriendly’ Garden/Landscape Workshops: Wed 10:30a. Free. 533-7515.

•Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 7791 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Guided walks: daily 9a Nov-Apr. Free. 533-7550.

•Veterans Park: 55 Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres. 369-1521.

•Wa-Ke-Hatchee Park: 16730 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Flow Yoga & Mat Pilates: Mon-Thu 9a; Yoga & Meditation: Tue 4:30p; Tai chi: Wed 1p; Laughter Yoga: Wed 6:30p. Classes free. 432-2154.

live music & comedy

•Americana Community Music Association Listening Room: All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Select Fri, Sat, Sun 7p. Free. 691-4069.

•Bert’s Bar & Grill: 4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Live Tue-Sat afternoons & nites. 282-3232.

•Big Blue Brewing: 4721 SE 10th Pl, Cape Coral. Live music select nites. 4712777.

•Bone Hook Brewing: 1514 Immokalee Rd, #106, Naples. Live music select nites 6-9p. 631-8522.

•Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Ft Myers. Open blues jam Wed 8-11p & Sun 3-6p. Live music weekends. 6937111.

•Buddha Bar & Grill: 12701 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music Wed-Sun. 4828565.

•Bury Me Brewing: 4224 S Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 332-2337.

•Cape Coral Brewing Company: 839 Miromar St, Cape Coral. Live music select nites. 257-1033.

•City Tavern: 2206 Bay St, Ft Myers. Live music ThuSat. 226-1133.

•Cottage Bar: 1270 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nightly. 765-5440.

•Fort Myers Brewing Company: 12811 Commerce Lake Dr, #27, Ft Myers. Live music select Wed-Sat nites. 313-6576.

•Hotel Indigo: 1520 Broadway, Ft Myers. Wed: Open Mic. 337-3446.

•Howl Gallery/Tattoo Dive Bar: 4160 Cleveland Ave, Ft. Myers. Live music &

burlesque select nites. 332-0161.

•Laugh-In Comedy Café: 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Thu-Sat: comics 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Matanzas on the Bay: 414 Crescent St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely 6-9p. Fri: Father Al & The Jazz Congregation. 4633838.

•Millennium Brewery: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 271-2255.

•Momentum Brewhouse: 9786 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Live music select nites. 949-9945.

•Old Soul Brewing: 10970 S Cleveland Ave, #402, Ft Myers. Wed: Open Mic 810p. Live music or comedy select Fri & Sat nites. 3344334.

•Naples Beach Brewery: 4120 Enterprise Ave, #116, Naples. Live music WedSat nites. 304-8795.

•Paradise Tiki Hut: 1502 Miramar St, Cape Coral. Live music nightly. 5421988.

•Parrot Key Caribbean Grill: 2500 Main St, Ft Myers Beach. 463-3257.

•Point Ybel Brewing Company: 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music Thu & Fri nites. 603-6535.

•Red Rock Saloon: 2278 First St, Ft Myers. Live music Fri & Sat nites. 689-8667.

•Reserve Cigar & Wine Bar: 10950 S. Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. Live music Fri & Sat nites. 2100300.

•Riptide Brewing: 987 3rd Ave N, Naples. Irish music jam Wed 7-9p; live music Fri & Sat nites. 228-6533.

•RJ’s Bar & Grill: 1475 N. Tamiami Tr, N.Ft Myers. Live music nightly. 9979600.

•Roadhouse Café: 15660 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select nites. 415-4375.

•Shangri-La Springs: 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Thu 5-8p, Fri & Sat 6-9p: original live music in lounge. 949-0749.

•Shark Bar: 17979 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely. 313-6012.

•Smokin’ Oyster Brewery: 340 Old San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely 6-10p. Free. 463-3474.

•Sneaky Pete’s: 3465 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Live music nightly. 498-8887.

•Space 39 Art Bar & Martini Lounge: 39 Patio de Leon, Ft Myers. Live

Wi ne&Dine

SWFLDININGGUIDE

BERT'S BAR & SEAFOOD GRILL : 4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 282-3232. Dockside dining with a million dollar view and quality food at reasonable prices. Waterfront restaurant offering delicious and fresh local seafood, certified angus burgers, refreshing brews, and live entertainment Tue-Sun. 'All-U-Can-Eat' Fish Fry Wed & Fri 4-9pm. Open 7 days a week from 11am. www.bertsbar.com

BROADWAY PALM DINNER THEATRE: 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422. Southwest Florida’s premier dinner theatre features the best of Broadway, favorite shows of the past and the most recent musical hits. with nationally selected performers and a live orchestra. Featuring a delicious buffet. Tue-Sun: dinner 5:30pm, Matinees: lunch 11:45am. broadwaypalm.com

LATITUDE 26 BAR & RESTAURANT: Hyatt House Naples, 1345 5th Ave S, Naples. 775-1000. New menu of home-cooked comforts, including delicious entrees, gourmet sandwiches, a variety of snacks & sharables, premium beers and wines, and their signature ‘Smoke on the Water’ cocktail, served in nautical British West Indies-inspired décor. Wed: Prime Rib Night. Happy Hour Daily Specials 4-7pm: Lunch: daily 11am-4pm, Happy Hour: daily 4-7pm, Dinner: daily: 5-10pm. hyatthousenaples.com

LAUGH IN COMEDY CAFE: 8595 College Pkwy, # 270, Ft Myers. 479-5233. Laugh In's menu has everything from clams, mussels, crab cakes, and cod to the house favorite chicken parmesan and Shrimp Orleans to a 10 oz. NY strip steak with fresh vegetables & potato Late night menu features four cheese fried rigatoni, pulled pork nachos, hot wings, hot apple pie, citrus base sunshine cake! Shows:Thu7:30pm,Fri& Sat7:30&9:30pm. laughincomedycafe.com

The Restaurant atSHANGRI-LA SPRINGS : 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 949-0749. The legendary resort offers a beautiful, light-filled all organic restaurant. Ingredients are from the property’s organic gardens. Dine indoors surrounded by local fine art or select our canopied patio seating, nestled among lush botanical gardens. Enjoy garden fresh options with organic wine. Lunch: Mon-Sat 11am-2:30pm, Dinner: Thu, Fri & 2nd Wed 5-8pm. shangrilasprings.com

THE VERANDA restaurant: 2122 Second St. (at Bwy), Ft Myers. 332-2065. The Veranda's romantic setting in two turn-of-the-century homes, combined with their Southern Regional Cuisine, an extensive wine list, and first class service staff, provide a unique dining experience. Celebrating excellence since 1978 and consistently honored as one of the most award-winning restaurants in Fort Myers. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, Dinner: Mon-Sat 5:30-9pm. verandarestaurant.com

music Wed-Sat nites. 2049949.

•The Barrel Room: Twisted Vine, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. Live music Thu-Sun. Thu 7-

11p: Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Jazz Quartet; Fri & Sat 7-11p: blues bands; Sun

11-2p: Jazz Brunch, Sun 47p: Americana Sundays. 333-225.

•The Dek Bar: 4704 SE 15 Ave, Cape Coral. Live music nightly. 542-3745.

•The Joint at Cape Harbour: 5785 Cape Harbour Dr,

Cape Coral. Live music Tue, Fri, Sun nites. 5420123.

•The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select Fri & Sat nites. 9859839.

•The Rhythm House: 16440 S Tamiami Tr, Ft Myers. Live music Fri nite. 4668326.

•The Veranda: 2122 Second St, Ft Myers. Piano Bar Wed-Sat 6:30-9p. 3322065.

The exhibit ‘East Meets West’ is on view at the Marco Island Center for the Arts, January 2-30. Call 394-4221 for information.