July-August 2017

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& PREVIEWS

MangoMania Celebrates 21st Anniversary

MangoMania, Pine Island's Tropical Fruit Fair, is celebrating its 21st Anniversary the weekend of July 15 & 16. Held at the German-American Social Club, located at 2101 Pine Island Rd. in Cape Coral, the fair is open Saturday, July 15, 10am-7pm and Sunday, July 16, 10am-5pm.

MangoMania features food & recipe contests (professional and amateur), games, contests, kids’ activities, live music, tastings, arts & crafts, educational exhibits & lectures, face painting, and tree & plant sales.

The event also includes: Mr. Mango Head, Precision Mango Toss, Mango Pie Eating Contests, Mango Hat Parade, Mango Hat Judging, World’s Largest Mango Contest, Mango Juggling, and the World’s Longest Mango Throw.

Performers on July 15 are Ayla Lynne (12-1pm), Mike Imbasciani & Bluez Rockerz (1-4pm), Neon Summer (4-6:30pm).

Performers on July 16 are Ayla Lynne (10:30-11am), Cooter Creek Bluegrass ((11am-2pm), and Brotherly Love (3-5pm). For information, call 283-0888.

Comedian Michael Palascak performs at the annual ‘Laughter Is The Best Medicine’ fundraiser on July 22 at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in Fort Myers’ River District.

MangoMania

Comedy Benefit at Davis Art Center

Two nationally acclaimed comedians will perform at the third annual ‘Laughter Is the Best Medicine Comedy Night’ to benefit SalusCare on July 22, at 7pm.

Michael Palascak returns for the third time and will serve as emcee for the evening as well as perform his stand-up comedy routine. Pat McGann will perform the finale. Palascak was one of five finalists on NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2015. He has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and was the winner of HBO’s Lucky 21 Stand-

up Contest. McGann created and hosted the Emmy nominated television show The Chicago Stand Up Project

In addition, six celebrity comics will be competing for the title of Lee County’s Best Comic. Each of the celebrities will perform a five-minute stand-up routine. Attendees will ‘vote’ for the best comedic performance by placing cash or checks in containers labeled for each comic. Scheduled to perform are:

• Chris Hansen, LEE HEALTH BOARD MEMBER

• Dayna Harpster, WGCU EXPRESSIONS EDITOR

• Charles Runnells NEWS-PRESS WRITER

• Frank Mann, LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER

• Cole Peacock, RC PEACOCK CONSULTING

• Will Prather, BROADWAY PALMOWNER

Funds raised at the event will be used to provide outpatient psychiatry and therapy to children and adolescents in our area whose families can least afford it.

‘Laughter Is the Best Medicine Comedy Night’ is at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, located at 2301 1st St. in downtown Fort Myers’ Historic River District. The night’s events includes a VIP reception with the comedians, hors-d’oeuvres, beer/wine and show. General admission tickets are available for dessert, beer/wine and show only. Call 791-1575 for information.

New IMAG to Debut Virtual Reality Exhibit

The Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium is morphing into the new IMAG History & Science Center with an exciting virtual reality (VR) exhibit slated to debut in late July.

The exhibit will provide visitors with a state-of-the-art virtual reality experience, immersing them in a location that has not been visited in over 150 years — the original fort of Fort Myers! Visitors will be among the first to see the fort since it was torn down following the Civil War.

The exhibit will consist of three stations featuring flat screen televisions displaying graphics. These images will be viewed in 3D through VR headsets that include headphones playing a narrated guided tour.

The IMAG History & Science

The 2017

T-shirt was designed by 11 year old Clayton McCurdy.

Center is located at 2000 Cranford Ave. in Fort Myers’ Historic River District. It is open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 12-5pm. For information, call 243-0043.

Marco Museum FeaturesDigital Photography Exhibit

The Marco Island Historical Museum presents an exhibition by the Naples Digital Photography Club, ‘What’s Old is Not Forgotten’ thru August 26.

The exhibit features images captured within Collier County by local photographers. One of the photographers to be featured is Nic Provenzo, who chose to capture photographs of the 19th century Horr Plantation House on Marco Island.

The Naples Digital Photography Club was formed in 2004 and meets monthly. They offer workshops, tips and group discussions.

The Marco Island Historical Museum explores Southwest Florida’s Calusa Indians and their vanished civilization with informative displays and a recreated village scene. Temporary and traveling exhibits trace the

settlement of this subtropical island from its early pioneer roots as a fishing village, pineapple plantation and clam cannery, through its growth and development in the 1960s by the Miami-based Deltona Corporation.

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

Marco Players Presents Songwriter Showcase

The J. Robert Florida Songwriter Showcase is a series of Monday evening concerts featuring Florida songwriters who have composed and recorded original music. The evening includes a performance, Q & A with the musician, and jam session. During the shows, the musicians will share personal

stories about Florida heritage that inspired their songwriting and their musical talents. The music series is produced and directed by J.Robert, a fourth generation Floridian, songwriter, and fiddler.

The Florida Songwriter Showcase is every Monday thru August 28, 7-10pm. The schedule of performers is:

JULY 3 : Rita Youngman

JULY 10 :Roy Schneider

JULY 17 :Nate Martin

JULY 24 :Ray Cerbone

JULY 31 :Captn Jac

AUGUST 7: Pete Gallagher & Pat Barmore

AUGUST 14 : Andy Wahlberg

AUGUST 21 : Cindy Hackney

AUGUST 28 : Joerey Ortiz

The Songwriter Showcase is at The Marco Players Theater, located in Marco Town Center at 1089 N. Collier Blvd. on Marco Island. Call 642-7270 for information.

FGCU Celebrates 20 Years of Art

In celebration of Florida Gulf Coast University’s 20th Anniversary, the Art Galleries of the Bower School of Music & the Arts at Florida Gulf Coast University present ‘20/20: Art Alumni Exhibition,’ an exhibition of works by twenty alumni from the FGCU Art Program, in the Wasmer Art Gallery and ArtLab Gallery from August 21September 21. An opening reception will be held in both

Guitarist extraordinaire, Andy Wahlberg performs August 14 at The Marco Players Theater on Marco Island as part of their Florida Songwriter Showcase this summer.

The Marco Island Historical Museum presents the photography exhibit, ‘What’s Old Is Not Forgotten,’ thru August 26.

galleries and ‘20th Anniversary Art Walk’ from 5-8pm.

The ‘20th Anniversary Art Walk’ also includes ‘20 Years: The Creation of FGCU’ in the Archives & Special Collections Gallery in the FGCU Library, August 31December 15; and ‘Selections from the FGCU Art Galleries’ Permanent Collection’ in the Library Reference Area on the first floor of the Library Building, August 21-December 15.

FGCU’s The Wasmer Art Gallery is in the Arts Complex and the ArtLab Gallery is at the west side of the Library building on FGCU’s main campus at 10501 FGCU Blvd. S. Exhibits will be on view Monday-Wednesday & Friday 10am-4pm, and Thursday 10am-7pm. For information call 590-7199.

Ocasiocasa’s ‘Fin Folk’ at DAAS Gallery

DAAS Co-op Art Gallery & Gifts will host ‘Fin Folk,’ the works of Jeff & Dale Ocasio, with an opening reception scheduled for Saturday, July 8, during the SoCo Second Saturday art crawl, 6-8pm. The makers of the Ocasiocasa, as they dubbed their magical studio on the second floor of the Edwards Building of the Alliance for the Arts campus, will display more than 30 pieces in the

gallery, including sculptures, wall hangings and art prints, all created using paper masking tape over wire and reclaimed objects, glue and acrylic paint. Many of their sculptures are documented through their own digital illustrations and animations. “Fin Folk” is their newest collection, and presents daydream-like portrayals of life forms beneath the waves.

‘Fin Folk’ will be on view July 8-August 5. DAAS Co-op Art Gallery is open WednesdaySaturday, 11am-5pm, through September 30, 2017. The gallery is one of the cultural venues involved in the SoCo Second Saturday Art Crawl, which takes place every month from 6-10pm.

DAAS Gallery is located in the Royal Palm Square at 1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 84, in Fort Myers. Call 590-8645 for information.

WANTED PHOTOGRAPHS

Island Conclave Fine Art Gallery in Bokeelia is sponsoring a ‘Pine Island Things To Do Photo Contest.’ Photographs of locations, events and activities on Pine Island, Little Pine Island or Matlacha, and surrounding waters, will be judged in the following categories: Eco-Tourism & Nature; Events, Entertainment or Activities; Retail Shopping & Galleries; Home Grown Food/Beverage, Fruit or

Plant/Tree Presentations at area restaurants, nurseries or farms.

Photographs must be submitted on Island Conclave Fine Art Gallery’s Facebook page by August 25. There is an entry fee. Prizes valued at over $4000 will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place as well as a ‘Fan Favorite.’

For information, call Island Conclave Fine Art Gallery at 2828488. The gallery is located at 5101 Pine Island Rd. in Bokeelia.

ARTISTS & PHOTOGRAPHERS

Lee County’s Alliance for the Arts is inviting artists, craftspeople and photographers to submit works for two juried exhibitions upcoming this fall.

‘Fired Up’ will feature works inspired by fire or in some way use flames and heat in their creation, including ceramics, glass and welded pieces. Work must be submitted on the Alliance for the Arts website by August 12. ‘Fired Up’ will be on view September 8-30.

‘Your Best Shot’ is a photography exhibition. Any camera can be used, but images digitally altered beyond standard optimization will be disqualified. Photographs must be submitted on the Alliance for the Arts website by August 26. ‘Your Best Shot’ will be on view October 6November 4.

There are cash prizes and entry fees. For information, call the Alliance for the Arts at 939-2787. The Alliance is located at 10091 McGregor Blvd. In Fort Myers.

ACTORS

The Naples Players will hold auditions for their production of the dramatic comedy, ‘She Kills Monsters’ on August 12, 12-

4pm. Auditions are by appointment only. They are seeking three men and six women, ages teens-30s.

Rehearsals are August 28October 10. Performances are Wednesdays-Sundays, October 11-November 5.

The Naples Players will also hold auditions for their production ‘Maple & Vine’ on August 12, 12-4pm. Auditions are by appointment only. They are seeking three men and two women, ages 20s & 30s.

Rehearsals are September 18October 24. Performances are Wednesdays-Sundays October 25-November 15.

The Naples Players perform at the Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave. S. in Naples. Call 263-7990 for information.

1960S CHRISTMAS & SANIBEL MEMORABILIA

The Sanibel Historical Village is seeking to borrow 1960s memorabilia for its Christmas display this year. The theme will be ‘A Sanibel ’60s Christmas... Change is on the Way.’ The event will highlight what it was like here on Sanibel during Christmas in the 1960s. Festivities will take place from 3:30-5:30pm on Luminary Day, December 1.

The Christmas committee is looking for any and all 1960s-era items, including Chatty Cathy dolls, Barbie & Ken dolls, Barbie’s Dream House, Easy-Bake Oven, G.I Joe dolls, Wham-O Super Balls, Lite Brites, Hot Wheels, Play-Doh, Slinky, Mr. Potato Head, the Twister game, SketchO-Matic, roller skates with a key, lunch boxes, hula hoops, hop scotch games, pill box hats, poodle skirts, bobby socks, saddle shoes, high school letter jackets and sweaters, 45 rpm records, Davy Crockett hats, Sanibel Causeway coupon books, any Sanibel news items pertaining to the causeway, and other things that were happening on the island during the decade, as well as aluminum Christmas trees, household items or decorations, and 1960s clothing items.

The Sanibel Historical Village is open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10am1pm, through July 29. The museum will re-open for season on October 17. Full guided tours are at 10:30am.

The Sanibel Historical Village is located at 950 Dunlop Rd. For information, call 472-4648.

FGCU’s art galleries present ‘20/20: Art Alumni Exhibition,’ August 21September 21.

‘Fin Folk,’ an exhibition of new works by Jeff & Dale Ocasio, is on view at DAAS Co-op Art Gallery in Fort Myers, July 8-August 5.

The Gulf Coast Writers Association (GCWA) constituted itself 25 years ago in a private living room where a small group of Fort Myers area writers gathered for the reasons writers everywhere gather: critique, coffee, companionship.

Today, that coffee klatch, many of its original members in-tack, meets every third Saturday morning, ten-to-noon, conducting business in support of the original mission. New and veteran members alike look forward to sharing the company of like-minded people while listening to special professional guest speakers. They also enjoy the opportunities to announce their “good news” writing accomplishments, and keep fellow writers up-to-date on personal as well as professional activities.

GCWA membership has established annual writing contests, open to the public, and built a website to serve Southwest Florida writers and writers all over the world interested in our Southwest Florida community. Our memberships’ participation and interaction with other regional writers’ groups and art organizations (Lee County Alliance for the Arts, Art Poems, the Poetry Alliance, and Sanibel Island Writers) including associations with writers groups in Peace River and Marco Island. We invite writers of Southwest Florida to join us on a third Saturday of your choice. It’s free, and it’s fun.

Gary McLouth GCWA SPECIAL PROJECTS

So This Guy Walks into a Bar

by J. E. Marksteiner

I’ve been trying to forget the guy.

I’m a salesman. I travel all the time and I meet a lot of people; most of them I forget almost before I’m out the door. But this guy was something else. Boy, was he something else.

I was just finishing my second beer when he walked in. He sat at the bar, two stools away from me. He looked tired. I mean really tired, like he hadn’t slept well in months. He leaned his elbows on the bar and dropped his face into his hands. The bartender brought him a beer. Nodding his thanks, he glanced over at me. “Mind some company?”

I get pretty lonely on the road so I didn’t mind. He moved over next to me and stuck out his hand. I took it and almost got my fingers broken. He told me his name was Joe Peterson; I told him mine was Benjamin Horvath.

He took a swig of beer and rubbed his big hand over his face as if he were trying to wipe off some of the tiredness.

“You ever have a dream you can’t get rid of, Ben? I mean the kind of dream you have every time you close your eyes?” Joe didn’t wait for my answer, just kept right on talking. “I do. The dream comes every night now. I wake up when my wife starts shaking me. I open my eyes real wide to try to get myself waked up so I can go back to sleep and try to dream something else.

“That damn dream is so real!” Joe’s big fist slammed down on the bar. “It’s like some weird creature trying to swallow my soul. Does that sound wild?” Joe glanced sideways at me and laughed a kind of sad laugh. “Yeah, that sounds wild. But it’s getting harder and harder to fight it. Even when I know what it’s doing to me, I get drawn back into it night after night. It’s getting tougher to wake up. Suzie, that’s my wife’s name, Suzie. Anyway, Suzie says it’s taking her longer to wake me up than it did at first. She says I start moaning and my arms and legs jerk sometimes. That’s when she wakes me up, or tries to.”

Joe shifted on his stool. He kept looking down at his beer like he was ashamed to look me in the eye. I guessed he was feeling funny, telling a stranger about something so personal. Trying to change the subject, I asked him what he did for a living.

“Construction, farming, odd jobs, whatever I can get,” he said. “You know, I’m fine in the daytime. I get up, shave, eat breakfast,

drive to work. Most of the jobs keep me outside all the time and I like that. I’ve worked out in the open all my life, ever since high school. That’s when the dream always starts, high school. I didn’t do too good back then, just coasted through, with grades barely high enough to stay eligible for the football team. But in my dream I’m one of those really bright guys. You know the type, the ones who carry a briefcase to school when they’re fourteen, and belong to the science club. In fact, when the dream starts, I’m in the science lab.

“I can see that round-faced clock over the door. It says 10:30, but when I look around I can see through the windows that it’s dark outside, so I know it’s 10:30 at night and not during the day. Mr. Mayfield is standing beside me and we’re working together on some project. I can’t tell what we’re doing, but we must have done it right because the next thing I know I’m in college and working on my Ph.D. in physics. Physics, for God’s sake! I can’t even spell the word, but in this dream, I’m a damn genius.” Joe shook his head and stared into his glass. “Anyway, next I’m in this big lab. Real state of the art stuff like you see on TV – only this place has things you never saw before. Somehow in the dream I know what all of it does. In fact, I think I invented some of it.”

Joe gulped his beer and rubbed his hands over his face, like he could erase the dream from his mind if he rubbed hard enough. He leaned his elbows on the counter again, his head slumped into his hands. He stayed that way so long I thought he’d gone to sleep. I was getting ready to pay up and head out when he seemed to come out of it.

Honest to God, you’re going to think I’m crazy, but Joe’s face had actually changed. His voice too. He went from a good old boy to a cultured, well-educated man, right before my eyes. But he still looked and sounded more exhausted than I’ve ever seen anybody look before or since.

He raised his head and noticed me. It was like he was seeing me for the first time. He extended his hand, very politely, and said, “I’m Dr. Joseph Peterson. Very happy to meet you, sir.”

“Benjamin Horvath,” I mumbled, shocked. I stuck out my hand automatically. Instead of the bone-crusher handshake he’d given me a few minutes ago, his grip was now merely strong, like a man’s handshake ought to be. And now he was meeting my eyes while he talked.

“You look like a man who can keep a secret, Ben. I can call you Ben, can’t I?”

I nodded, dazed.

“Call me Joseph; that’s what my family always called me.” He shook his head, looking rueful. “They probably think I’m dead. I haven’t even called them in years. It’s the same with the others in the project. All we think about is the project. We only eat and sleep because we have to. If the med boys could make a pill to take the place of food and rest, we’d work twenty-four hours a day.”

He waved the bartender over and ordered Scotch on the rocks. “Time is getting short. We need to make a breakthrough soon.” He rubbed his face, but it wasn’t like before. Instead of trying to rub the skin off, he just kind of passed his hand over his face. It looked like a habitual gesture, one he wasn’t even aware of.

“Two weeks ago a co-worker asked me to check his experiment to see if I could spot something he missed. He said he was too close to it to be objective any more. Damn good thing he did have it checked! His next step would have blown up not only the lab but the northern half of the state as well. When I pointed out his error, he started to shake so hard I had to call the doctor. Now we all check each other’s work every day. It’s getting so close now, any of us could make a mistake. Any little mistake, and it would be the last one.”

His eyes probed mine. He said, “Have you ever had a recurring dream? For a while now, I’ve been having one. It starts when I was in high school, but this time instead of studying all the time to get a scholarship, I’m on the football team. I never had time to date when I was in high school, in fact never had time for it later on either, but in this dream I’m dating a cute little cheerleader named Suzie.” He chuckled. “I tell you, Ben, sometimes I don’t want to wake up.”

The guy tossed down the last of his Scotch and stuck out his hand again. “Well, got to get back to the lab. It’s been nice talking with you, Ben.”

We shook hands and the guy left. I’d have just put him down as a schizo except for what happened next. Just after he walked out the front, the back door of the tavern opened and this cute little woman came in. The bartender looked up and said, “Hey, Suzie, looking for your old man? He just left.” She laughed and thanked him, and went back out.

I shook my head and finished my beer, thinking the mystery was solved. Just a good old boy after all, putting on an act for the stranger in town. My face must have been really comical. I could just imagine Joe and Suzie laughing about it.

But then the front door opened and another man came in. The bartender called, “Hey, Dr. Wagner, lost your buddy again? Dr. Peterson just left. You probably passed him on the road.”

As the bartender wiped down the bar, he caught my eye. My face must have looked really strange this time because he came back and leaned over to whisper in my ear, “Don’t ask.”

Courage with a Small “c”

by Patricia Herchuk Sheehy

Iwas 17 years old that November day in 1963 when President Kennedy was shot and killed. Long into the first night and right through the funeral, our living room took on the surreal blue glow of non-stop television. It was like that across the nation. Everybody watching. Everybody numb.

When I could no longer endure endless replays of the assassination, I retreated to a corner of the bedroom I shared with my sister. I sat there for hours, a hunched figure on the floor, notebook paper balanced on my knees, writing down feelings, asking unanswerable questions, attempting to add order to chaos, to make sense of the unthinkable. Kennedy’s death exposed me to a type of courage different from anything I’d known before.

I grew up experiencing courage through the heroes and anti-heroes of Saturday morning television. This is where Mighty Mouse saved the day, the Lone Ranger and his faithful friend Tonto courted danger to help others, and ordinary men risked life and limb for their country, becoming war heroes in the process. These shows romanticized a bold, Capital “C” adrenaline-based, savethe-drowning-woman kind of courage that required selfless disregard for personal safety. I was captivated by such valor, but fairly certain that, put to the test, I would fail miserably; instead of running into a burning building to save a neighbor’s child, my feet would remain glued to the pavement while I shouted from the sidelines. I judged myself seriously lacking in what I imagined was a genetic bravery gene. But with the death of President Kennedy, I suddenly had another touchstone for defining courage.

A grieving world watched Jacqueline Kennedy’s every move, analyzing, criticizing, admiring. How could she display so much public strength in response to such private pain? What does it take…where does it come from? I wanted to know. Maybe I would never run into burning buildings but, perhaps, I could watch others and learn this type of bravery, the kind that faces adversity with grace and dignity, the kind that doesn’t ask why me? but what now? . . . the kind that moves forward in faith even when faith is hard to find. Quiet, sustaining courage, written with a small “c.”

The seeker in me has always wanted to be a living example of Robert Frost’s Road not Taken. I wanted the adventure, the

unexpected twists and turns. I wanted a life path that would require bravery and fortitude, one less traveled, but not completely unexplored. I never did find that particular road. Overall, my journey has been fairly ordinary, even a bit predictable, filled with the ups and downs of a life well-lived but nothing to warrant a made-for-tv movie. There have been a few falls along the way — a couple of them major — and then mostly toe-trips. Lots and lots of toe-trips. What I’ve learned over the course of my life is that surviving the toe-trips can be our greatest challenge — and our greatest achievement — requiring a kind of inner bravery hardly noticed by those passing by.

One of my most courageous acts was giving away an expensive pair of truly beautiful, never-worn purple suede heels. Every autumn after the boating accident that broke my back, I would pull them out from deep inside my closet, still in their box, still nestled in tissue. I would sit on the floor mourning the lost me that had planned to wear them to a black-tie dinner and now could never again wear shoes this high and delicate. I wanted that person back, the one who dressed a certain way, wore cool shoes, and did whatever she wanted, never worrying about pain or limitations. But she was gone. And so I would sit and stroke the beautiful fabric, run my fingers along that sensual stiletto heel. Sometimes tears would come. Sometimes not. After a while, I would wrap the shoes in their tissue, put them in their box and tuck them back into the closet.

It took five years of this ritual before I finally gave the shoes away. Holding on was the easy part. Letting go — that’s what took courage. That, and a willingness to accept a new normal, to move ahead into territory unmarked, uncharted and slightly uncomfortable. Hmmm…sounds a bit like some road not taken and that adage about being careful what you wish for.

Mostly, I still wish for courage, for the courage it takes to get up each morning, accept whatever comes my way, live fully and joyfully with honor and integrity, and, at the end of the day, breathe a prayer of gratitude. It’s been more than 25 years since I gave those shoes away and still I think about them. I miss what they said about me more than I miss the shoes themselves. I go shopping and find myself a bit sad, slightly depressed and cranky, settling for sensible shoes, when I still really want those beautiful slender heels that once defined who I was and now suggest who I’m not.

Still, life is good these days. I’m strong, flexible, hopeful, ready for the next turn in the road and the quiet courage it might require. But rush into a burning building? I’m still not sure about that.

City Lawyer

by W Rosser Wilson

The psychiatrists declared me sane, sane enough if medicated that is, to stand trial. Upon hearing the news, the judge set the date. The next morning at five AM, five AM! the night ward attendant, Jose, unlocks the door to my room and shouts, “Okay, Doc, get up and get dressed,” and tosses my personal stuff in a plastic bag. I’m led out in handcuffs -- down the hall, past the empty common room, into the elevator and out to the parking lot. I look back at my home for the past year, a mammoth stone building -- the Southwest Virginia Psychiatric Hospital. I’m manhandled into the back of a van and belted to a bench. Jose sits on the bench opposite and is soon asleep, chin bouncing off his chest. After an hour I’m shoved into a cell at the jail next to the Farmford County courthouse. Jose didn’t say good-bye.

The Commonwealth of Virginia vs. John Lee MD is scheduled for a month from now. I’m accused of murder two. Bail denied. My mother bought me a new suit so I could appear as the respectable surgeon I once had been. She also hired my lawyer, Manfred Schwartz, known in courthouse circles as Mad Dog. So Mad Dog makes an appointment to meet with me at one o’clock on Monday.

I’m told his time is valuable and he is coming all the way from Richmond, 85 miles. I check my appointment schedule. It’s my nap time, but I pencil him in anyway, glad to get out of my cold cell. Monday after lunch I’m led to a seat at the heavy steel table in an otherwise barren cement- walled conference room where we the incarcerated are questioned or meet with lawyers and social workers. One o’clock sharp the locked door is unlatched and an arm holding a can of air freshener protrudes and blasts a mist of gardenia. A small man follows, fivefive I figure, and places his alligator skin briefcase on the shiny surface, slips out of his blue blazer, and hangs it on the back of his chair. No eye contact, not a word. He sits at the far end and with an index finger, points, indicating he wants me to move to the seat opposite, six feet away. It’s apparent he’s repelled by prisoner contact. His preventative measures have been successful so far, no signs of leprosy, nose and fingers intact. From the briefcase, he pulls a can of Lysol and wipes down the table top. A file folder is dropped with a slap and the briefcase snapped shut. He sits, leans back, loosens his tie, smooths any

gathers in his trousers, hooks his thumbs in his paisley braces, and, still silent, smiles a smile of satisfaction. He probably had a heavy lunch. I smile back.

His salt and pepper hair is short and neatly barbered. The intense fluorescent light is no friend to his face, inking in the wrinkles and creases, and his rimless glasses make wobbly shadows on his cheeks. I present my pasty face that I’m sure looks freshly exhumed. He carefully lays out a yellow legal pad and a gold Cross pen. He’s in no hurry, paid by the hour. Probably has big alimony payments.

“I suppose you know who I am,” he says. I am startled by his voice that is abnormally deep and loud for a small man.

I can be a jerk, too, so I say, “And I suppose you know who I am?” We’re off to a pleasant start.

He comes back with, “Manfred Schwartz. I’m hired to get you off. We need an understanding.” He leans forward and puts his arms on the sanitized steel. His gold cufflinks flash in the fluorescent light like mini-strobes, and the wristband of his two-pound Rolex makes chalkboard scrapes. He’s a regular light and sound show. “Doctor, these are the rules. I run your defense. Period! I won’t tell you how to take out my appendix, so don’t tell me what to do. Got that?” He looks directly at me, and I see there’s something off with his eyes. They don’t fuse on their target, me, and I try to figure out this neuro-ophthalmologic defect. His eyes pop from my face to his sheaf of papers. He must realize that his gaze looks peculiar; his left lateral rectus doesn’t work, which makes his left eye turn in. I conclude, based on dim memories of my psychiatry notes, his size and eyes have made him into a super compensator. He gives all the signs of an A-plus jerk.

I couldn’t care less about what he has just announced, and say loudly back into the air lock he has established between us, “I want to change my not guilty plea to a NGRI.” I add to be obnoxious, “That is — not guilty by reason of insanity.”

He shoots out of his chair. “Are you freaking nuts?” Yes sir, there’s the bark Mad Dog must be famous for. The reaction did catch me by surprise. At a near shout I say, “Yes, counselor, I do suffer from schizoaffective psychosis, but I’m sane enough to know I would rather be in a mental hospital than a prison.”

“My firm hired Russ Biviano here in Farmford to get the details of your story, review the evidence, and do all the pretrial hearings for me. Didn’t you plead not guilty?” Schwartz is still standing, waving a folder. “His report is right here! We got the charge reduced from first to second degree and even that won’t stick! Berringer hit you on the head, and while unconscious

your dog ripped his throat open, killed him. That’s corroborated by two pathologists’ depositions. And yeah, you did hide the body to save your dog. No problem. I’ll load the jury with pet owners.”

I see how effective this guy will be in a court room. I try shutting up, partially reconciled to his point of view. He sits and gives me another unfused look. To rub in the point he says, “If you got a NGRI you would sit on the back ward of a mental hospital for fifteen years or more, forgotten; versus we go for broke, and I get you off.” Large pause, I sit silent, poker-faced. He fills in the void. “John, I’m being paid big money. Let me work. Otherwise go ahead and rot on a mental ward. Your choice.”

I’m looking at Napoleonic “small man syndrome” in spades. He’s short, has a funny eye, and no beauty. I can imagine the slurs and slights he endured that forged this arrogant, combative personality, which once freed up by his status as a lawyer, made him a hardnosed winner.

I’m starting to believe in him, especially since he used my first name. Suddenly, we’ve got a little comradery going here. He gets down to work and spends forty-five minutes telling me what to expect, my necessary comportment, need for short answers to the prosecutor’s questions, no elaboration or he will turn any information I feed him back on me. Smile, don’t get angry. Look at the jury when you make a point in your favor. Nothing I hadn’t learned from Perry Mason. Mad Dog is no Perry Mason. He’ll chew the legs off hostile witnesses.

“I’m surprised you want me to testify, Manfred?” I use his first name as I assume we’re pals now. He didn’t ask me not to.

“John, you’re intelligent, make a good appearance, and you’re well-liked in this town. Your tragic story of how it came to be that a skilled, popular surgeon was driven mad and now lives in a trailer and wanders about penniless with his dog is well known. You already have the jury with you. The pluses to your testifying outweigh the negatives.”

We finish and make plans to meet before the trial. He extends his hand and I stretch my six-one flabby body over the table edge in an attempt to reach his hand without risking major groin injury. We shake. Then he pulls out a little square of foilwrapped alcohol-wipe and begins to clean his hands. Automatically I say, “Hey, pass one of those things over.” He flips one to me and we are cleaning hands together, like brothers, alcohol-wipe brothers.

He raps on the steel door, and as an afterthought turns and asks, “What happened to the dog, he was put down, right?”

I trust Manfred with my life, but I don’t trust him with Sunny’s, my yellow lab, and I lie. I tell him I have no idea.

When We Came Home

by Mary Beth Lundgren

We sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge on the way to Viet Nam. I just knew I’d never see it again and I cried. I wasn’t alone.

Forty-plus years ago this Friday, I flew back to the world. I remember the bag I carried, heavy with memories; we all had them; still do. We dream of war dogs; we smell heat, open sewers and napalm-charred flesh. We taste MREs, the good ones and the horrid, hard lima-bean ones; we hear the constant din--of guns, mortars, jungle screams, and the Whoomp….. Whoomp…..Whoomp…..of Hueys. Nothing else sounds like them.

An older friend strung the ears of VC he’d killed on a cord as a necklace; feels them leather-like, still, though he threw them away long ago.

Nobody warned us we’d get angry or be hurt back home, but when we arrived at the airport, a chick in a miniskirt threw roses with thorns at us. “Hey, soldier!” she yelled. “How many kids you kill today?”

After being home awhile, some guys moved to the mountains, some to vacant lots or the street. A friend calls me often at night just to talk while he fondles his gun. Too few guys ask for help, too many die.

Our tours in-country were wildly different one guy to the next-some in firefights every day, some like me merely setting up equipment at a gorgeous Nha Trang beach on the South China Sea, Bom-de-bom in one hand, Camel in the other. No matter how eventful our days of war, all of us were warriors, all wounded.

Today is Memorial Day.

After the parade, we vets and civilians sing Lennon’s “IMAGINE” together by the huge cement fountains in the park. Who would have believed that?

A young man in JROTC gear comes up to me and salutes. Stunned, I return it. He holds out his hand and we shake. Talk about who would have believed…?

My war over young man getting ready for the next. “Welcome home, sir,” he says, turns, and lopes off to catch up to his unit.

THIRDPRIZE • NONFICTION

The Riverview Melting Pot

by Jan Nieman

Emil’s chunky pink fingers thumped the Wurlitzer organ, and the vibrating basses drove the rhythm through my body. A boy draped over the rink’s railing left his post and skated over to me. He placed his arm around my waist and asked the magic words, “You want to do the next dance?” Giddy with teenage delight, we rolled off together.

After years of trying out for cheerleading or a role in a highschool play, my friend Grace and I realized we were never going to be members of the in-group. We switched gears and poured our energy into roller skating. To our surprise, but total satisfaction, our social life took off.

On Friday evenings we exited our bus at Milwaukee’s Riverview skating rink and dashed down steep wooden steps leading to the river. There a shabby monster of a concrete building belched out the tunes of our day. Emil’s heavy beat on the rink’s organ drifted up, compelling us to join the fun inside, where rolling wheels bruised wooden planks, creating a dusty, nostril-assaulting odor that clung to our clothes, yet beckoned us week after week.

We weren’t the first skating generation at the Riverview. The original 1917 structure featured a ceiling with an elevated bandstand hanging from it and when lowered, doubled as a venue for political speeches and prize fights. Ladies wore long skirts, frilly hats, and large puffed sleeves as they glided along on the recent invention of four-wheeled fitted shoe skates.

In 1929 a fire turned the structure into a pile of ashes and rebuilt in 1940, sans the ceiling bandstand, into an enormous rink that hosted Wisconsin State Roller Skating Championships. By then, women skaters wore slacks or kneehigh swinging skirts, and had abandoned the simple style of skating around and around the rink. Men skaters limited their wardrobe to long pants…forever. Intricate jumps, lifts, and figures with predetermined steps were incessantly practiced by solo and couple dancers.

Except for dressing in jeans or skimpy skirts, nothing much had changed by 1954 when Grace and I showed up. We practiced our moves on areas adjacent to the main rink until we braved join-

ing the skaters. The payoff for all that rehearsal was hearing a guy ask, “Hey, you interested in skating together?”

Of course!

The Riverview was a melting pot that thrust together the offspring of parents who did not look kindly to their children crossing narrow cultural and religious boundaries. East-side wealthy teens did not meet there. Neither did the rink beckon Asians nor Blacks. This was the hangout for lower-middle-class German, Italian, Irish, and Polish kids. They came from segregated but adjoining neighborhoods and sought out one another over objections from parents who seldom dated outside their ethnicities. My ‘50s teen generation ignored those unwritten rules and formed friendships based on three new ones:

Rule #1: accept “most” skating invitations

Rule #2: show up at the rink on Friday nights

Rule #3: keep one’s butt off the floor

Grace’s strict Baptist parents took issue with skimpy skating skirts that scarcely covered one’s heinie, but under her persistent pestering they allowed her to wear demure slacks. I sewed short taffeta skirts and topped them with buttoned-down-the-back sweaters…such hot stuff. I dared to puff my first and last cigarette at the rink, learned how to flirt and gently decline with a “No, thank you” to men much too old for me (an exception to Rule #1 about accepting “most” invitations).

My first serious skating partner was Polish/Catholic. I was German/Lutheran, but soon we were going steady (skating partners tended to become dating partners). His father discovered our mismatched religions, and further disturbed by disparate ancestries, banned him from the rink. End of relationship (See Rule #2 about showing up).

However, the Riverview offered up another skating beau and we rolled off together for several months before my mother discovered he was Italian/Catholic and sniped, “Can’t you find any Lutherans there?” Religion trumped German ancestry, but not by much. She did allow me to continue my Friday night outings.

My new partner and I considered entering one of Wisconsin’s roller skating contests. By studying other skaters, we learned and practiced the simple steps for couples without any lifts or jumps. We graduated to increasingly difficult dances: the Keats Foxtrot, the Progressive Tango, and the California Swing.

My team-mate was significantly more graceful and fearless than I as we swayed around the rink. I could not overcome my fear and embarrassment of falling. We practiced for two years and felt ready to fill out the contest entry forms when one Friday night he shared some disturbing news.

“I hate to tell you this, but my family is moving back to Michigan.”

Our plans to enter Wisconsin’s Roller Skating Championships were dashed (Rule #2 about being present). I moped, skated alone, and attempted a few jumps. I considered entering the solo competition, but my previous fears prevented me from giving it my all (Rule #3 – keep butt off floor).

Meanwhile, I graduated from high school and entered college, where anyone could find a compatible group – another melting pot. I discovered dancing at the student union and teaching it at Arthur Murray’s helped with tuition. My Friday nights at the rink became fewer.

In English 201 I chanced to sit next to a neat guy with a sense of humor. Notes and whispers flew back and forth, irritating several nearby classmates. Did we care? No! I believe I received a C-minus.

We dated for a couple of weeks, and holding my breath, I asked, “Have you ever roller skated?”

“Not really. Cedarburg is pretty small. No roller rinks there. Why?”

“I used to skate quite a bit. Maybe we could go sometime?”

“Ah, I don’t have skates.”

“Oh, that’s OK. You can rent them at the rink.”

I hoped that along with becoming my boyfriend, he’d become my third skating partner. After several dates at the Riverview, he was still holding himself upright by clutching my sleeve while his knees skimmed the wood planks. He flunked Rule #3. Did you recall keeping butt off floor?

Decision time: Skating Partner or Boyfriend?

Mom asked, “Is he Lutheran?”

“I think so.”

“There you are. Who cares if he can’t skate?” Head coyly tilted, she added, “Any chance he would be German?”

“Maybe.” I wasn’t sure.

For her…a miracle…one and perhaps two out of two!

Despite my mother’s approval (known as the kiss of death for a teen romance), I wed that German/Lutheran non-skater. Grace, her parents relieved she hadn’t met the devil on skates, married a Baptist farmer and lived hundreds of miles from anything rolling except hay bales.

We matured beyond lives totally absorbed and wrapped up in roller skating. But once in a while, a woodsy aroma infiltrates my dreams. The deep pulsating of a Wurlitzer beats out a longforgotten rhythm, and I’m swaying, flying around the rink, an uncertain teen who found a place of acceptance at the Riverview melting pot.

THIRDPRIZE • FICTION

To Name the God of My Father

by Martin Nakell

It is 1881. It is 2016. It is June 23. It is July 2, 2016. My name is my name you cannot have it. Not that I wouldn’t lend it to you for the sake of this fiction. I would. Would I give it to you? Yes. I can’t. God won’t allow me to. Why? Because you nearly went mad? I don’t know. I don’t talk to God the way you did. When you nearly went mad. Then how do I know that God prohibits me from giving away my name? My father told me. He once did it, my father gave his name away. It was searing, he told me. No one on earth, he said, has ever known such a searing pain. It was God who carried my father’s name back to him. On June 14, 1958. Or it was September 10, 1996. God told my father that never again would he allow anyone to give away his or her name because he, God – my father’s God – He could never again stand witness to such suffering.

My name is Martin Reuven Nakell. As a young man, I started out full of hope, faith and promise. A very close friend – Lawrence – gave me a nickname: Searing Pain. Why? I never knew. Lawrence never told me. Others, hearing about it, used it, calling me Searing Pain. On the schoolgrounds. On the streets. In the bars & cafés. Once, another friend, Jack, told me that Lawrence told my friend, Noam, who told Yosef, who was telling me, that Lawrence said he had given me that nickname when he heard God tell him to. I told Jack that Lawrence was crazy.

But I lied. Lawrence was not crazy. Lawrence was a genius. Years later, when I saw Lawrence after a long, acrimonious silence between us, he came up to me: “Searing Pain,” he addressed me, “as young men, you and I shared a certain hope, faith, and promise. You have fulfilled yours. I have failed. You are poor. I am wealthy. No matter.”

I told Lawrence: “Only because you gave me that name, am I fulfilling every day, each moment, that promise. Because of you.”

“No,” Lawrence said, “because of God.”

Yes, Lawrence is mad. I am not. God is not. My father is not. You are not. But I cannot give you my name. Not my nickname, not my name. Although, as you well know, my nickname is Searing Pain. My name is Martin Reuven Nakell.

Yesterday, the day a man, whose name is Elie Weisel – just before he died – I gave him his Dying Name, I called him Total-YetAbsurd-Faith. And I called myself 1881.

In that Ukrainian village so far from here, Cossack soldiers gather on horseback at dawn, their horses breathing heavily, snorting and restless. These Cossacks haven’t yet attacked our village. They

gather because a young Lieutenant, their leader, whom they think of as a god, has told them to halt here for a moment. Lieutenant Pogrom slept last night with two women at once. And a young, nameless and faceless boy. The Lieutenant’s Mother, entering the room, ordered the boy to take up a whip to beat the Lieutenant. The boy did as he was commanded. It was the Lieutenant’s favorite sexual game. Now, satiated in his psycho-sexual and in his psycho-spiritual desires, Lieutenant Pogrom halts here for a moment to watch those desires turn slowly to blood. The blood that will soon come. The blood, that is, of the citizens of the ghetto of this Ukrainian village which I have just now named Searing Pain, and the blood of God. Martin Reuven Nakell, so far away in space and time whispers into Lieutenant Pogroms ear: “The blood of the God of my father so very solemnly blesses the earth of every murder and every battlefield. Yet, will He so curse the earth of this village that you will never know your name. So speaks my father unto you.” At that, Lieutenant Pogrom turns his horse to face his squadron. He doesn’t shout out to them, “Go home!” He shouts out: “Charge!” And they charge.

It is July 2, 2016. Martin Reuven Nakell sneaks into the room where Elie Weisel lies on his deathbed. Leaning into Elie Weisel, Martin Reuven Nakell whispers into the ear of the dying Elie Weisel – who, with his ears – Elie Weisel had heard so much in his lifetime and with his eyes had seen so much, including the death of his own – Elie Weisel’s – father and the death of his – Elie Weisel’s – father’s God, and the death of the names of so many, that he – Elie Weisel –knows what it looks like to see, with his living eyes, a person walking whose name has already died. Martin Reuven Nakell whispers into the ear of this dying man – Elie Weisel – “Believe it or not, even I, too, though no one may know it, have seen people walking whose names are already dead. I was once one of them.”

Outside of that room, a woman reads a story to an unknown child. She calls it: “The Story of a Man of Searing Love.” The child, already weeping just at that, listens. The woman reads from her book: “It is 1748. Right now.”

“Yes, it is,” the child, a young boy named Hope Faith Promise, replies.

The woman reads: “It is 1748. On the Atlantic sea, slaves from Africa, terror-ridden, in chains and filth, crowded into the hold of a ship, have – added to their formidable misery – a God-awful storm. When the storm passes, with his ship’s heart broken and its boards

safe, the Captain, a man named John Newton, who would not stop running slave ships until 1754, suffered a vision and a conversion, hearing God’s voice, which,” the woman reads, “was not the God of Martin Reuven Nakell’s father. Captain John Newton wrote the poem, “Amazing Grace.” When he finished, Newton guzzled rum, went down into the dark dank shit-stinking piss-ridden nightmare hold of his terror-ship to sing the song “Amazing Grace” to his human cargo, every one of them yet screaming a name, passing it from one to another: “Elie Weisel!” who could not save them.

Yet weeping, the young boy peers into the death-room. He asks the woman: “Please. May I have the name ‘Elie Weisel.’”

“I can’t give that to you,” the woman answers.

“God won’t allow it?” the young boy says.

“I have no God,” the woman says, “and no God of anyone has ever spoken to me. Ask Martin Reuven Nakell if you can have that name.”

Martin Reuven Nakell comes out of the room. “Mr. Searing Pain,” the boy says to him, “please,” he begs, “can I please have the name Elie Weisel?”

“No,” Martin Reuven Nakell rebuffs the boy.

“Because God won’t let me? Please, please take my request to your God. He knows my need. Only He knows!”

“Your name,” Martin Reuven Nakell tells the young boy, “will never be Martin Reuven Nakell. Nor Elie Weisel. Nor, from this day forward, Hope Faith Vision. It can only be, and here I have no choice and Elie Weisel has no choice and this woman has no choice and my father’s God has no choice because your name is already Martin Luther King Jr.”

“Martin Luther King Jr is dead! He’s dead,” the boy’s body shakes with a bleak, morbid trembling.

“Yes,” Martin Reuven Nakell tells the boy. “He’s dead because an insane

Lieutenant murdered him. But, Honey Boy, I’ll tell you: I am not dead and you are not dead. Only God is dead.”

The boy, weeping, blurts out, “Yes.”

Martin Reuven Nakell says, “Yes.”

“But,” the boy asks, “who is Josef?”

“Do you mean Josef from the first page of this story?”

“Yes.”

“Yosef Chaim Brenner,” Martin Reuven Nakell says, “is Searing Pain.”

“Your father?”

“No.”

“You?”

“No.”

“God?”

“Almost.”

“A name in a story? A fictional man?”

“Yes.”

“In this story?”

“Yes.”

“And you wrote this story? Martin Reuven Nakell wrote this story?”

“No,” Martin Reuven Nakell says.

“A story by Yosef Chaim Brenner?” the boy asks.

“Yes,” Martin Reuven Nakell says.

“When did he write it?”

“He is about to write it just now. Where it is 1894. June 14, 1894. No. September 10, 1996. Or else it is Today.”

“Do you believe in God?” the boy asks the last question of his life, the last question that will pass this boy’s lips in a hereafter unquestioning life. “Do you believe in God?”

“I am God,” Martin Reuven Nakell says.

The boy laughs a boyish laugh.

“No, you’re not. You couldn’t ever take on the pure love of that kind of searing pain!”

“I wish I could.”

The boy laughs his boyish laugh again.

“No, you don’t.”

“I love I just love that laugh,” Martin Reuven Nakell says.

“I stole it from your father,” the boy tells him.

“I’ll give it to you, then. You may have it.”

“Like your father gave it to you.”

“He didn’t.”

“Why not?”

“God forbade it.”

“In His pain His love or His madness?”

“In the name of my father’s love for me. It was my father who first told me that I was not God because and only because I could not bear the sacred love the God of my father could not also bear.”

“OK, I am OK,” the boy calls himself “OK.”

“Yes,” Martin Reuven Nakell says. “It is indeed OK, Martin Luther King Junior.”

The woman standing there, closing the book, hands the book to my father, who spends the rest of his death looking for the Name of his God to give Him that book, so that his God – the God in the Name of the God of my father – might regain some bit of his Searing Original and Earthly Faith.

ILLUSTRATIONBY C AROLYN A RCABASCIO

FICTION

1STPRIZE – Judy Marksteiner : ’So This Guy Walks into a Bar

2NDPRIZE – Bill Wilson : City Lawyer

3RDPRIZE – Martin Nakell : To Name the Name of Your Father

NONFICTION

1STPRIZE – Rose Giro : China’s Big Balancing Act

2NDPRIZE – Patricia Sheehy : Courage with a Small “c”

3RDPRIZE – Jan Nieman : The Riverview Melting Pot

POETRY

1STPRIZE – Mary Beth Lundren : When We Came Home

2NDPRIZE – Joan Heller Winokur : Sowing Seeds

3RDPRIZE – Dan Reed England : Psyche’s Rhumba

CHILDREN’S FICTION

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July

1

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

SATURDAY

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

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

•Fort Myers Miracle vs St

Lucie Mets: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.

•Julie Savannah: Riptide Brewing, 987 3rd Ave N, Naples. 8-11p. Free. 228-6533.

•Marty Stokes Band: Live music. Big Blue Brewing, 4721 SE 10 Pl, Cape Coral. 9-12a. 471-2777.

•Tommy Lee Cook & Friends: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Free. 693-7111.

•Tracy Lawrence, CJ Solar: Concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 985-9839.

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SUNDAY

•Fort Myers Miracle vs St Lucie Mets: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 4p. 768-4210.

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

3 MONDAY

•Fort Myers Miracle vs St Lucie Mets: Hammond

Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Rita Youngman: Florida Songwriter Showcase.Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island. Concert 7p, Q & A: 8p, jam session 9p. 642-7270.

4 TUESDAY

•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p.Free. 540-5789.

5 WEDNESDAY

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

•Open Mic Night: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

6 THURSDAY

•Chris Workman: Live music. Big Blue Brewing, 4721 SE 10 Pl, Cape Coral. 7-10p. 471-2777.

•Eric Watters - My Huckelberry Friend: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Sheena Brooke: Free outdoor concert. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & US 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. 939-2787.

•The Disgruntled Clown: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

7 FRIDAY

•Art Reception: Art League of Fort Myers, 1451 Monroe St, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 275-3970.

•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Free. 337-5050.

•Art Reception: Cape Coral Arts Studio, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 10a-4p. Free.574-0802.

•Art Reception: Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs.6-8p. Free. 495-8989.

•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at severalgalleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p.Free. 337-5050.

•Beauty & The Beast Jr: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30p. 434-7340.

•Eric Watters - My Huckelberry Friend: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Palm

Beach Cardinals: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Moonchild : Live music. Big Blue Brewing, 4721 SE 10 Pl, Cape Coral. 9-12a. 471-2777.

•Reverend Billy Wirtz: Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.

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

8 SATURDAY

•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, Royal Palm Square, 1400 Colonial Blvd, # 84, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Free. 590-8645.

•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at severalgalleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 11a4p.Free. 337-5050.

•Beauty & The Beast Jr: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 2 & 6:30p. 434-7340.

•Edwin Watson - Songs of My Heart: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.

•Gretchen Wilson, Loving Mary: Concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 9p. 985-9839.

•Improv Café - Youth

Improv: Live comedy. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 3p. 495-8989.

•Improv Tonight: Comedy. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita 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. 877-9878.

•SummerJazz on the Gulf: Pocket Change.Free waterfront concert on Watkins Lawn. Naples Beach Hotel, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 261-2222.

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

•The Freecoasters: Live music. Big Blue Brewing, 4721 SE 10 Pl, Cape Coral. 9-12a. 471-2777.

•Tommy Lee Cook & Friends: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Free. 693-7111.

9 SUNDAY

•Beauty & The Beast Jr: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30p. 434-7340.

•Edwin Watson - Songs of My Heart: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Eric Watters - My Huckelberry Friend: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 2p. 941-488-1115.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 4p. 768-4210.

•Open Blues Jam: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Free. 693-7111. 10

MONDAY

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Palm Beach Cardinals: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Roy Schneider: Florida

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers presents ‘Mary Poppins’ thru August 12. For information, Call 278-4422.

Julie Savannah performs at Riptide Brewing in Naples on July 1. Call 228-6533 for information.

Songwriter Showcase. Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island. Concert 7p, Q & A: 8p, jam session 9p. 642-7270.

12 WEDNESDAY

•A Midsummer Night’s Steam: Steampunk concert fundraiser with Steampunk Stompers & cast of The Rocky Horror Show. Naples Players. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. Reception 7p, show 8p 263-7990.

•Art Reception: Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old US 41, Bonita Springs. Mon-Fri 69. Free. 949-0749.

•One Night Stand with Rahn Hortman: 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.

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

13

THURSDAY

•Deven Starr: Free outdoor concert. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & Us 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. 939-2787.

•Double Shot: Live music. Big Blue Brewing, 4721 SE 10 Pl, Cape Coral. 7-10p. 471-2777.

•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos &exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free.692-8436.

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

•Kristoff Geddie - Broadway, My Way: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Madagascar – A Musical Adventure Jr: Summer camp show. Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St, Ft Myers. 6p. Bring or buy lunch. 332-4665.

FRIDAY

•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5p. Free. 941-639-8810.

•James Armstrong: Blues band. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 8p-12a. 333-2225.

Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Peter Kolter: Live music. Big Blue Brewing, 4721 SE 10 Pl, Cape Coral. 9-12a. 471-2777.

•Strange Arrangement: Concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8p. 333-1933.

15

8p, jam session 9p 642-7270.

19

SATURDAY

•Brian Craft & Ashley Figlow - On the 21st Century: Cabaret concert.

Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs St Lucie Mets: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.

•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker. Zion Lutheran Church, 7401 Winkler Rd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. 247-4515.

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

•MangoMania: Food fest, contests, live music, arts & crafts, kids’ activities, Mango Queenparade. Pine Island. 10a-7p. Free. 283-0888.

•Mike Imbasciani: Live music. Big Blue Brewing, 4721 SE 10 Pl, Cape Coral. 9-12a. 471-2777.

•Tommy Lee Cook & Friends: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Free. 693-7111.

16

SUNDAY

•Brian Craft & Ashley Figlow - On the 21st Century: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 2p. 941-488-1115.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs St

Lucie Mets: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 4p. 768-4210.

•MangoMania: Food fest, contests, live music, arts & crafts, kids’ activities, Mango Queenparade. Pine Island. 10a-5p. Free. 283-0888.

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

17

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

•Kristoff Geddie - Broadway, My Way: Cabaret concert.

MONDAY

•Fort Myers Miracle vs St Lucie Mets: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 11a. 768-4210.

•Nate Martin: Florida Songwriter Showcase. Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island. Concert 7p, Q & A:

WEDNESDAY

•Moon Over Buffalo: Play. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

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

•Open Mic Night: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

20

THURSDAY

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

•Ayla Lynn: Free outdoor concert. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & Us 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. 939-2787.

•Chris Workman: Live music. Big Blue Brewing, 4721 SE 10 Pl, Cape Coral. 7-10p. 471-2777.

•Michelle Kasanofsky & Family - To All the Men

I’ve Loved Before: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Moon Over Buffalo: Play. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

•RC Smith, Vic Clevenger: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

21 FRIDAY

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Tampa Yankees: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Michelle Kasanofsky & Family - To All the Men

I’ve Loved Before: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Moon Over Buffalo: Play. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs &galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 855732-3836.

•RC Smith, Vic Clevenger Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Rich Lancaster: Live music. Big Blue Brewing, 4721 SE 10 Pl, Cape Coral. 9-12a. 471-2777.

22 SATURDAY

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Tampa Yankees: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile

Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.

•Laughter Is the Best Medicine Comedy Night: Comedians Michael Palascak & Pat McGann, local celebrities. Fundraiser. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. rsvp. 7p. 791-1575.

•Moon Over Buffalo: Play. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

•Nick Drivas - Love at First Sight: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•RC Smith, Vic Clevenger: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Riverside Band: Live music. Big Blue Brewing, 4721 SE 10 Pl, Cape Coral. 9-12a. 471-2777.

•Tommy Lee Cook & Friends: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Free. 693-7111.

•Tropical Fruits of the Summer: Demos, lectures, tastings, tours. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-3p.643-7275.

•Nick Drivas - Love at First Sight: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 2p. 941-488-1115.

•One Night Stand: 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. 3-6p. Free. 693-7111.

24 MONDAY

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Tampa Yankees: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Ray Cerbone: Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island. Concert 7p, Q & A: 8p, jam session 9p. 642-7270.

26 WEDNESDAY

•Laugh In Line Up: 6 comics. 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.

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

•Strange Arrangement: Free outdoor concert. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & Us 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. 939-2787.

28 FRIDAY

•Disney’s The Lion King Jr: Summer camp show. Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St, Ft Myers. 6p. Bring or buy lunch. 332-4665.

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

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

•Ries Brothers, The Freecoasters: Concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8p. 333-1933.

•The Jungle Boyz: Live music. Big Blue Brewing, 4721 SE 10 Pl, Cape Coral. 9-12a. 471-2777.

•Tommy Lee Cook & Friends: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Free. 693-7111.

23 SUNDAY

•Dorian and The Furniture: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Tampa Yankees: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 4p. 768-4210.

•Moon Over Buffalo: Play. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2p. 495-8989.

27 THURSDAY

•Brian Markley & Co : Live music. Big Blue Brewing, 4721 SE 10 Pl, Cape Coral. 7-10p. 471-2777.

•Disney’s The Lion King Jr: Summer camp show. Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St, Ft Myers. 6p. Bring or buy lunch. 332-4665.

•Liz Pascoe & Friends - Not My Type: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

29 SATURDAY

•Liz Pascoe & Friends - Not My Type: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 2p. 941-488-1115.

•Michele & David PruynTribute to The Carpenters: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

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

The Naples Players present ‘A Midsummer Night’s Steam,’ a concert featuring Mark Pettey and The Steampunk Stompers with the cast of ‘The Rocky Horror Show,’ on July 12 at the Sugden Theater in Naples. For information, call 263-7990.

what Goes on

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

•Relentless Fire: Live music. Big Blue Brewing, 4721 SE 10 Pl, Cape Coral. 9-12a. 471-2777.

30 SUNDAY

•Henry Ford’s 15 3 rd Birthday: Cake 10a, behindthe-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.

•Michele & David PruynTribute to The Carpenters: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 2p. 941-488-1115.

31 MONDAY

•Captn J Jac: Florida Songwriter Showcase.Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island. Concert 7p, Q & A: 8p, jam session 9p. 642-7270.

August

1 TUESDAY

•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p.Free. 540-5789.

2 WEDNESDAY

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

3 THURSDAY

•Eli Schildkraut - Songs You’ve Never Heard Before (and Maybe Some You Have): Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Jupiter Hammerheads: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

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

•Soulixer: Free outdoor concert. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & Us 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. 939-2787.

4 FRIDAY

•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 939-2787.

•Art Reception: Art League of Fort Myers, 1451 Monroe St, Ft Myers. 6-7:30p. Free. 275-3970.

•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Free. 337-5050.

•Art Reception: Cape Coral Arts Studio, Rubicond Park, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 10a-4p. Free.574-0802.

•Art Reception: Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs.6-8p. Free. 495-8989.

•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at severalgalleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 610p.Free. 337-5050.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Jupiter Hammerheads: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•JL Fulks: Blues band. The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. 8p-12a. 333-2225.

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

•Selwyn Birchwood: Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. 693-7111.

•Sinning Sirens: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Sister Act - teen version: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 434-7340.

5

SATURDAY

•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at severalgalleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 11a4p.Free. 337-5050.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Jupiter Hammerheads: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.

•Sinning Sirens: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Sister Act - teen version: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 2 & 7:30p. 434-7340.

•Tommy Lee Cook & Friends: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Free. 693-7111.

6 SUNDAY

• Eli Schildkraut - Songs You’ve Never Heard Before

(and Maybe Some You Have): Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 2p. 941-488-1115.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Jupiter Hammerheads: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 11a. 768-4210.

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

•Sister Act - teen version: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 2p. 434-7340.

7

MONDAY

•Pete Gallagher, Pat Barmore: Florida Songwriter Showcase. Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island. Concert 7p, Q & A: 8p, jam session 9p. 642-7270.

9

WEDNESDAY

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

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

•Sierra Club Calusa Group

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

•Summerstock Performers - Zombie Serenade or Songs in the Key of Aaaiiieee!: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

10 THURSDAY

•Evening on Fifth: Live music, dancing, art demos &exhibits, dining, shopping along 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free.692-8436.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

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

•Summerstock Performers - Zombie Serenade or Songs in the Key of Aaaiiieee!: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 11p. 941-488-1115.

•VT Staff - Don’t Quit Your Day Job: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

11 FRIDAY

•Danny Sinoff, Morgan

Marie: Concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8p. 333-1933.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•James & The Giant Peach: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30p. 434-7340.

•Metamorphosis: Summer camp show. Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7p. Bring or buy lunch. 332-4665.

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

•Seussical the Musical: Kids play. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

•Summerstock Performers - Zombie Serenade or Songs in the Key of Aaaiiieee!: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 11p. 941-488-1115.

•VT Staff - Don’t Quit Your Day Job: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

12 SATURDAY

•Alana Opie - Classic Country Cabaret: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Art Reception: DAAS Co-op Gallery, Royal Palm Square, 1400 Colonial Blvd, # 84, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Free. 590-8645.

•Disney’s The Lion King Jr: Summer camp show. Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St, Ft Myers. 7p. Bring or buy lunch. 332-4665.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.

•James & The Giant Peach: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 2 & 6:30p. 434-7340.

•Rich Leis: 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.

•Seussical the Musical: Kids play. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

13 SUNDAY

•Alana Opie - Classic Country Cabaret: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 2p. 941-488-1115.

•Ann Morrison - Ann’s Furniture Set: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Dunedin Blue Jays: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 4p. 768-4210.

•James & The Giant Peach: Naples Players’ KidzAct. Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 6:30p. 434-7340.

14 MONDAY

•Andy Wahlberg: Florida Songwriter Showcase. Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island. Concert 7p, Q & A: 8p, jam session 9p. 642-7270.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

15 TUESDAY

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

16 WEDNESDAY

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•One Night Stand: 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.

17

THURSDAY

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

•Deven Starr: Free outdoor concert. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & Us 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. 939-2787.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

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

•Syreeta Banks & Ariel Blue

Selwyn Birchwood performs August 4 at Buckingham Blues Bar in Fort Myers. Call 693-7111 for information.

- Soul Sisters, a Celebration of Divas: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

18

20

FRIDAY

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

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

•Random Acts - Hold My Beer : Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

19

SATURDAY

•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker. Zion Lutheran Church, 7401 Winkler Rd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. 247-4515.

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

•Random Acts - Hold My Beer : Cabaret concert.

Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•SummerJazz on the Gulf: Gloria West and the Gents. Free waterfront concert on Watkins Lawn. Naples Beach Hotel, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples. 6:30-9:30p. Free. 261-2222.

•Tommy Lee Cook & Friends: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Free. 693-7111.

Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Michael Panzeca, Steven Miller: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

25 FRIDAY

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Charlotte Knights: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.

•Melissa Cripps - Turning Point: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Michael Panzeca, Steven Miller: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Singer/Songwriter Competition: Concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 333-1933.

26 SATURDAY

29 TUESDAY

•Bryan Wallick: Piano concert. Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old US 41, Bonita Springs. 6-7:30p. Free. 949-0749.

30 WEDNESDAY

•Laugh In Line Up: 6 comics. 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.

31 THURSDAY

•Alec Prorock & Morgan Marie: Free outdoor concert. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & Us 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. 939-2787.

SUNDAY

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

•Open Mic Night: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 479-5233.

•Stephen DitchfieldThrough the Years: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 2p. 941-488-1115.

•Syreeta Banks & Ariel Blue - Soul Sisters, a Celebration of Divas: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

21

MONDAY

•Cindy Hackney: Florida Songwriter Showcase. Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island. Concert 7p, Q & A: 8p, jam session 9p. 642-7270.

23

WEDNESDAY

•One Night Stand: 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.

24

THURSDAY

•Evan Derby: Free outdoor concert. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & Us 41, Ft Myers. 5-7p. 939-2787.

•Melissa Cripps - Turning Point: Cabaret concert.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Charlotte Knights: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.

•Kim Kollar - Bad Ass Broads of Song: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Michael Panzeca, Steven Miller: Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30 & 9:30p. 479-5233.

•Tommy Lee Cook & Friends: Live music. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 3-6p. Free. 693-7111.

27 SUNDAY

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Charlotte Knights: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 4p. 768-4210.

•Kim Kollar - Bad Ass Broads of Song: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

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

•Stephen DitchfieldThrough the Years: Cabaret concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 2p. 941-488-1115.

28 MONDAY

•Joerey Ortiz: Florida Songwriter Showcase. Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island. Concert 7p, Q & A: 8p, jam session 9p. 642-7270.

1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Seussical the Musical: Aug 11-13.Center for the Arts BonitaSprings, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.

•Sister Act – teen version: Aug 4-6. The Naples Players KidzAct. Tobye Studio, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•Sister Act: thru Jul 30. The Naples Players. Blackburn Hall, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•The Cocktail Hour: Jul 21-Aug 6. The Studio Players, Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 5701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.

Jul 7-29: My Sky - Lee County Art Students & Alliance Youth Programs; Aug 4-31: Elevation – The Next Level (members), William Rodriguez. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-1p. Free. 939-2787.

•Another Time: 1414 Dean St, Ft Myers. Daily 11a-6p; Fri & Sat 11a-8p. Free. 672-4607.

•Art Council of Southwest Florida Co-Op Gallery: Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. Thu & Sat 10a-6p, Fri 11a-7p, Sun 12-5p. Free. 267-3049.

•Art Reception & Artists’ Talk: FGCU Arts Complex & ArtLab in library, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-8p. Free. 590-7199.

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

ongoing theater

•Beauty & The Beast Jr: Jul 7-9. The Naples Players KidzAct. Tobye Studio, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•Disney’s My Son Pinocchio: Jul 13-16. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•It’s My Funeral: thru Sep 3: Sun, Wed, Thu.Seminole Gulf Railway Murder Mystery Dinner Train,2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•James & The Giant Peach: Aug 11-13. The Naples Players KidzAct. Tobye Studio, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•Mary Poppins: thru Aug 12. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Moon Over Buffalo: Jul 19-23.Center for the Arts BonitaSprings, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.

•Murder on the Scottish Line: Jul 7-Nov 18: Fri & Sat.Seminole Gulf Railway Murder Mystery Dinner Train,2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•Right Bed, Wrong Husband: thru Jul 29. Off Broadway Palm Theatre,

•The Smell of the Kill: Aug 4-26. Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Three Strikes You’re Dead: thru Jul 1: Fri & Sat. Seminole Gulf Railway Murder Mystery Dinner Train,2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•Whatever Happened to Baby Jane – A Parody of the Horror: Jul 1-15. Laboratory Theater of Florida,1634Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Zombie Prom: Jul 28-Aug 12. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941-488-1115.

THEATERS

•Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre: thru Aug 12: Mary Poppins. 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers.278-4422.

•Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs: Jul 19-23: Moon Over Buffalo; Aug 11-13: Seussical the Musical. 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.

•Laboratory Theater of Florida: thru Jul 15: Whatever Happened to Baby Jane – A Parody of the Horror; Aug 4-26: The Smell of the Kill. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Off Broadway Palm Theatre: thru Jul 29:Right Bed, Wrong Husband. 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Venice Theatre: Jul 6- Aug 27: Summer Cabaret Festival; Jul 13-16: Disney’s My Son Pinocchio; Jul 28Aug 12: Zombie Prom. 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941-488-1115.

art galleries

•Alliance for the Arts: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers.

•Art League of Fort Myers: 1451 Monroe St, Ft Myers. Jul 7-28: Fireworks; Aug 425: Humid Daze; Sep 1-29: Autumn Beauty. Free open painting Wed 9:30-12p. TueSat 11a-3p & 6-9p 1st Fri of month. Free. 275-3970.

•Arts For ACT Gallery: 2265 First St, Ft Myers. thru Jul 3: Tom Breckinridge, DAAS Co-op Group show. Jul 7-31: The Year of the Rooster, Current Social Issues, Bizarre & Surreal; Aug 4-Sep 4: Lynn Bautista, Lynne Van Sceiver. Mon-Sat 11a-4:30p, 1st & 3rd Fri 11a-10p. Call for Sat hrs. Free. 337-5050.

•Baker Museum: ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. thru Jul 23: Olga Hirshhorn Collections. thru May 3: Robert IndianaNow & Then; thru Jul 23: Dawn’s Forest - sculptures of Louise Nevelson; Ongoing: Inside the Outside, The Pursuit of Abstraction. TueSat 10a-4p & Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.

•Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery: 4332 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Sun & Mon 10a5p, Tue-Sat 10a-7p. Free. 283-1335.

•BIG ARTS: 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Open Doors. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 3950900. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 395-0900.

•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery: Florida SouthWestern State College, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. thru Jul 29: James Franco & Kalup Linzy - Collaborations. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 11a3p. Free. 489-9313.

•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Meetings 1st Mon 9am. Open painting Wed 1-4p. Mon-Thu 11a-4p Sep-May. Free. 772-5657.

•Cape Coral Arts Studio: 4533 Coronado Pkwy in Rubicond Park, Cape Coral. Mon-Fri 9a-4:30p. Free. 574-0802.

•Centers for the Arts of Bonita Springs: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. thru

Gallagher is performing August 9 at the Laugh In Comedy Cafe in Fort Myers. Call 479-5233 for information.

what Goes on

Aug 19: Art of Harper, Jones & Kurzman; Jul 7-27: It Comes Naturally; Aug 425: Surrealist Summer.

Mon-Fri 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. 616-260-1533.

•Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery: 52388

Tamiami Tr, Ochopee. Daily

10a-5p. Free. 695-2428.

•Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio: 237 Warfield Ave, Venice.

Tue-Fri 10a-4:30p. Free.

486-0811.

•DAAS Co-op Art Gallery:

Royal Palm Square, 1400 Colonial Blvd, # 84, Ft

Myers. Jul 8-Aug 5: Fin

Folk - Ocasiocasa; Aug 5-

Sep 2: Erik Schlake. TueSat 10a-6p. Free. 590-8645.

•Deborah Martin Art Studio: 5760 Shirley St, #14, Naples. Free. 518-791-0251.

•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.

•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Main Gallery —Aug

21-Sep 21: 20/20 - FGCU

20th Anniversary Alumni Exhibition. ArtLab — Aug

21-Sep 21: 20/20 - FGCU

20th Anniversary Alumni Exhibition. Main Gallery in Arts Complex, ArtLab in Library. Mon-Fri, 10a-4p & Thu 10a-7p. Free. 590-7199.

•Fort Myers Beach Art Association: 3030 Shell Mound, Ft Myers Beach. thru Oct 5: Summer show. Wed & Thu 9a-12p. Free. 463-3909.

•Gardner Colby Gallery: 386 & 365 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. Free. 403-7787.

•Guardians of The Everglades: 1719 Trade Center Way, # 3, Naples. Wed 2-7 & by appt. 405-2010.

•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. Jul: Ellen Bianchi, Sandy (Mandy)

O’Grady. Aug: tba. Daily 11a-8p, closed Mon JunSep. Free. 540-5789.

•Harmon-Meek Gallery: 599 9th St N, #309, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p Nov-Apr. Free. 261-2637.

•Harmon-Meek Modern:

382 12th Ave S, Naples. Tue-Sat 12-5p Nov-Jul. Free. 261-2637.

•Howl Gallery/Tattoo: 4160 Cleveland Ave, Ft. Myers. Mon-Thu 11a-8p, Fri & Sat 12-10p,1st Sat of month 7-11p. 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. 282-8488.

•Island Visions: 4643 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Daily 10a-5p. Free. 282-0452.

•Jo-Ann Sanborn Sunshine Studios of Marco Island: The Esplanade, 760 N Collier Blvd, #102, Marco Island. Wed-Fri 10am-5pm & & Sat 10a-2p. 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. by appt. Free. 776-6844.

•Lovegrove Gallery & Garden: 4637 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha.Mon & Thu-Sat 11-5p, Sun 12-

4p.Free. 283-6453.

•Marc Harris Wildlife & Fine Art Photography Gallery: 1401 Lee St, #B, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 124p. Free. 789-7027.

•Marco Island Center for the Arts: 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 394-4221.

•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. thru Aug 26: What’s Old is Not

Forgotten. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.

•Marianne Friedland Gallery: 359 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat 10-5p. Free. 262-3484.

•Naples Art Association: 585 Park St, Naples. thru Aug 4: Camera USA; thru Aug 4: Pictures in Process; Aug 14-Sep 29: Your Choice. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. Free. 262-6517.

•Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. thru Jul 31: Transportation in the Digital Age. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 262-6525.

•Ocasiocasa Art Studio: 10051 McGregor Bvd, Edwards Bldg, #201. Sat 10a-2p, 2ndSat 5-10p. 691-8292.

•Ollie Gentry Mack Photography Studio & Gallery: 2180 W 1st St, #210, Ft. Myers. Tue-Sat 10a-6p & 1st Fri 10a-10p. Free. 332-1295.

•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. 261-4300.

•Rene Miville Gallery: Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, 2nd fl, Ft Myers. MonSat 10a-8p & Sun 12-7p. Free. 333-3130.

•Ringling College of Art + Design Galleries: Ringling College of Art + Design, 2700 N. Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Thompson Gallery (Keating Center) — thru Sep 22: Jeffrey A CornwellPaintings; Stulberg Gallery (Basch Center) — thru Aug 11: Claudia Ryan – Drawings. Mon-Fri 10a-4p. Free. 941359-7563.

•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. thru Nov 30: Last 5 Years of Art of Our Time; thru Sep 10: Eternal Offerings - Chinese Ritual Bronzes; thru Oct 15: Skyway - A Contemporary Collection. Circus Museum thru Sep 11: Amazing Acts of The Greatest Show on Earth. Bayfront Gardens – thru Jul 1, 2018: 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.

•Rosen Gallery & Studios: North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd, N Naples. Mon-Sat, 12-6p. Free. 821-1061.

•Shangri-La Springs: 27750 Old US 41, Bonita Springs. thru Aug 8: Under Water. 2nd Wed: Community Art & Nature Night 6-9p. Mon-Fri 9a-4p, Sat & Sun 10a-3p. Free. 949-0749.

•Sheldon Fine Art: 460 Fifth

Ave S, Naples. 10a-10p. Free. 649-6255.

•Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers. Jul 7-26: Strictly Native & Untamed Wildlife Photography - Allen Hoffacker; Aug 4-23: Textures, Tones & Textiles.

Mon-Fri 10a-5p & 6-9p & 1st Fri of month. Free. 337-1933.

•Space 39 Art Bar & Lounge: 39 Patio de Leon, Ft Myers.

Tue-Sat 5:30-close. Free. 204-9949.

•Sweet Art Gallery: 2054 Trade Center Way, Naples. Mon-Fri 11a-4p & Sat by appt. Free. 597-2110.

•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. Tue-Sat 3-8p. Free. 649-8607.

•Thomas Riley Studio: 26 10th St. S, Naples. Mon-Fri 12-5p. 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.

•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: 2633 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Ft Myers. Marcus Jansen studio/gallery. Mon-Wed 11a-3p & by appt & special events. 240-1053.

•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. thru Jul 20: Recycle Reclaim

Recreate; Jul 22-Aug 24:

Mayhem Chaos & Confusion.Mon-Fri 9a-4p & Sat 10a-2p. Free. 951-639-8810.

•Watson MacRae Gallery: 2340 Periwinkle Way, #G1, Sanibel. thru summer: Summer Salon. Mon-Sat 10:30a-5p. 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 DomkeNature Photographer. World record-sized Shells. Daily 10a-5p. 395-2233.

•Baker Museum: ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. thru Jul 23: Olga Hirshhorn Collections. thru Jul 23: Dawn’s Forest - sculptures of Louise Nevelson; Ongoing: Inside the Outside, The Pursuit of Abstraction. Tue-Sat 10a4p & Sun 12-4p. 5971900.

•Burroughs Home & Gardens: 2505 First St, Ft Myers. Living history tours daily 11a & 1p, 5-9p. 337-0706.

•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. Wed, Thu & Sun 1-4p. 772-7037.

•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. 514-0084.

•Collier County Museum: 3301 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Educational programs, Wed, 2pm. MonSat 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. 348-9151.

•CREW: Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. 23998 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Guided walks: 1st & 3rd Tue & 2nd Sat, Nov-Apr, 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. May-Dec 9a-4p, Jan-Apr Sun-Fri 9a-5p. 472-1100.

•Edison & Ford Winter Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Ongoing: Edison & Rubber - A Scientific Quest, Edison & Ford in Florida. Daily 9a5:30p. 334-7419.

•Everglades Wonder Gardens: 27180 Old 41 Rd, BonitaSprings.Botanical gardens, animals, art gallery.Daily 9a-4p. 992-2591.

•Holocaust Museum & Education Center of SWFL: Sandalwood Square, 4760 Tamiami Tr N, # 107, Naples. Tue-Sun 1-4p. Guided Tours: 1:30p. Free. 263-9200.

•Imaginarium Science Center: 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-5p & Sun 12-5p. 321-7420.

•Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch: 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. Free. 658-2466.

•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. thru Aug 26: What’s Old is Not Forgotten. Tue-Sat 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. Jan-Apr Tue-Sat 9a-4p; May-Dec Tue, Wed & Sat 9a-4p. 765-0865.

•Museum of the Everglades: 105 W Bwy,

The exhibition, ‘Surrealist Summer’ is on view at the Centers for the Arts in Bonita Springs, August 4-25. For information, call 495-8989.

Everglades City. Tue-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.

•Museum of the Islands: 5728 Sesame, Pine Island Center. Free. 283-1525.

•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Dogs in the Garden walks Sun 9-11:30a, Tu 8-11a, Thu 3-5p. Daily 9a-5p & Tue 8a-5p Oct-Jun; daily 8a-3p Jul-Sep. 643-7275.

•Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. thru Jul 31: Transportation in the Digital Age. 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 10a; Guided garden tours: 1st & 3rd Thu of month 10a. Tours: Tue-Sat 1-4p. Free. 261-8164.

•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. thru Nov 30:

Last 5 Years of Art of Our Time; thru Sep 10: Eternal Offerings - Chinese Ritual Bronzes; thru Oct 15: Skyway - A Contemporary Collection. Circus Museum thru Sep 11: Amazing

Acts of The Greatest Show on Earth. Bayfront Gardens – thru Jul 1, 2018: 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. New interactive marine life exhibit. Daily programs: 11a & 2p. Guided boat & kayak tours Nov 4-Apr 30 Tue & Th. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. 530-5940.

•Sanibel Historical Museum & Village: 950 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Wed-Sat 10a-4p. 472-4648.

•Shangri-La Springs: 27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Mon-Fri 10a: organic garden tours; Mon-Fri 11a & 2p: history & botanical tours; Thu & Fri 5:308:30p: original live music in lounge. 949-0749.

•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. Daily 10a-5p. 995-2141.

•SWFL Historical Society: 10091 McGregor Blvd, FtMyers. Wed 9a12p & 4-7p, Sat 9a-12p. Free. 939-4044.

•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. 463-3764.

•Bunche Beach: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. 707-6794.

•Caloosahatchee Regional Park: 18500 North River Rd, Alva. 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. 9a4:30p. 695-3311.

•Hickeys Creek Mitigation Park: 17980 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva. 693-2690.

•Koreshan State Historic Site State Park: US Hwy 41 & Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 992-0311.

•Lakes Regional Park: 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. Guided walks: 1st Sat 8:30a, Garden tour: 2nd Sat. 533-7575.

•Lovers Key State Park: South of Ft Myers Beach. 463-4588.

•Lynn Hall Park: 950 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 229-7356.

•Manatee Park: 10901 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft Myers. 8adusk. 690-5030.

•Matanzas Pass Preserve: 119 Bay Rd, Ft Myers Beach. 707-3015.

•Myakka River State Park: 13207 SR 72, Sarasota. Canoeing, camping, wildlife

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

FOGG CAFÉ : Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 643-7275. Fogg Café offers creative food using local, sustainable and seasonal products including items from the Botanical Garden itself. Exciting garden-to-table inspired menu is changed seasonally, focusing on high quality. Open daily 9am5pm. naplesgarden.org

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

tours by air-boat & tram, scenic drive, guided walks. 361-6511.

•Naples Preserve: Ecocenter. 1690 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Dawn-dusk. 2614290.

•North Collier Regional Park: 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples. 252-4060.

•North Ft Myers Park: 2021

•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-Sun. 282-3232.

•Big Blue Brewing: 4721 SE 10th Pl, Cape Coral. Live music Thu-Sat nites. 471-2777.

•Bone Hook Brewing: 1514 Immokalee Rd, #106, Naples.. Live music select nites 6-9p. Free. 631-8522.

•Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Ft Myers. Open blues jam Wed 8-11p & Sun 3-6p. Live music weekends. 693-7111.

•Buddha Bar & Grill: 12701 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music Wed-Sun. 482-8565.

•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 Thu-Sat. 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.

•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. 334-4334.

•Point Ybel Brewing Company: 16120 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Tue: Open mic 7:3010:30p; Thu: Live music 79p; Fri: live music 8-10p. 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. 210-0300.

•Riptide Brewing: 987 3rd Ave N, Naples. Live music Fri & Sat 8-11p. 228-6533.

•RJ’s Bar & Grill: 1475 N. Tamiami Tr, N.Ft Myers. Live music nightly. 997-9600.

•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.

•Smokin’ Oyster Brewery: 340 Old San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely 6-10p. Free. 463-3474

•Space 39 Art Bar & Lounge: 39 Patio de Leon, Ft Myers. Live music WedSat 8:30-11p. 204-9949.

•The Barrel Room: Twisted Vine, 2214 Bay St, Ft Myers. Live music ThuSun. Thu 7-11p: Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Jazz Quartet; Fri & Sat nites: blues bands; Sun 10:30a1p: Jazz Brunch w Joe Delaney & Brandon Robertson. 333-225.

N Tamiami Tr, N Ft Myers. Yoga: Wed 6p. 652-4512.

•Rutenberg Park Eco-Living Center: ‘Florida-Friendly’ Garden/Landscape Workshops: Wed 10:30a. Free. 533-7515.

•Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 7791 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Free. 5337550.

•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. 463-3838.

•The Joint at Cape Harbour : 5785 Cape Harbour Dr, Cape Coral. Live music Tue, Fri, Sun. 542-0123.

•The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon : 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music select Fri & Sat. 985-9839.

•The Rhythm House: 16440 S Tamiami Tr, Ft Myers. Live music Fri 6:30p. 466-8326.

•The Veranda: 2122 Second St, Ft Myers. Piano Bar Tue-Sat 6:30-9p. 332-2065.