March-April 2016

NEWS & PREVIEWS

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17th Annual Reading Fest Returns

The Southwest Florida Reading Festival is the largest one-day reading festival in the state, with an average of 18,000 people and more than 25 nationally acclaimed authors attending. The event features readings, book signings, storytelling, contests, live music, games, crafts, marketplace, Reading Rocks! Battle of the Bands, and the latest in library technologies. Admission is free and every child attending will receive a free book.

The festival kicks-off Friday evening, March 18 with ‘An Evening with the Authors’ at the Marina at Edison Ford, where attendees can meet and mingle with authors. The cocktail reception in the Edison Ford Coconut Grove on the beautiful Caloosahatchee River begins at 6pm, followed by dinner and program at 7pm. The dinner will honor author Debbie Macomber with the 2016 Distinguished Author Award for her generosity and work as world spokesperson for World Vision's Knit for Kids program. The Marina at Edison Ford is located at 2360 W. First St. in downtown Fort Myers. Reservations are required.

The SWFL Reading Festival is Saturday, March 19, 10am-4pm, with ongoing presentations, entertainment, activities and events for adults, teens and children. The adult area is located in the Harborside Event Center. The youth and family area is located across the street in Centennial Park. A few of the award-winning authors scheduled to attend include adult authors Meg Cabot, Paul Doiron, Debbie Macomber, teen authors Joelle

Charbonneau and Trish Dollar; children’s authors Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann, and many more.

The Harborside Event Center is located at 1450 Monroe St. in downtown Fort Myers’ historic River District. Centennial Park is located across the street at 2000 W. First St. on the riverfront. For information, call 479-4636.

Bonita

Blues Fest Celebrates 10 Years

The 10th annual Bonita Blues Festival will be held on Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 at Riverside Park in downtown Bonita Springs. Both days will feature award-winning blues musicians from around the country as well as a wide variety of food, a ‘happy hour’ Friday with discounted prices for beer and wine from 1-5pm. Gates open at 1pm on March 11 with music ending at 9pm. Gates open at 11am on March 12 with music ending at 9pm.

For its 10th Anniversary, the Blues Festival is bringing back acts that have performed at the Festival in the past, including favorites Kate Moss, Albert Castiglia, Sean Chambers, Victor Wainwright, Damon Fowler, and JP Soars, as well as local favorites Tommy Lee Cook & the Wild Bunch, and Deb and the Dynamics.

Kate Moss returns to the Bonita Blues Festival on March 11 for a Moss Family Reunion.

Author Debbie Macomber will be honored at the SWFL Reading Festival’s ‘AnEvening with the Authors’ on March 18.

Friday, March 11

1:30pm: Deb & The Dynamics

3pm: Josh Garrett & Damon Fowler

4:30pm: Danielle Nicole Band

6pm: Albert Castiglia Band with Sean Chambers

7:45pm: Moss Family Reunion featuring Nick, Joe & Kate Moss

afterparty: Nick Schnebelen Band

Saturday, March 12

11:30am: Lauren Mitchell Band

1pm: Tommy Lee Cook

2:39pm: Karen Lovely & Ben Rice

4:15pm: Brandon Santini with Victor Wainwright & Gracie Curran

6pm: Shawn Holt & the Teardrops

afterparty: Victor Wainwright & the Wildroots

Proceeds of the Bonita Blues Festival will benefit the Music for Minors Foundation, providing musical instruments to local youth, and The Music Therapy Program at the Golisano Children’s Hospital.

Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome, but coolers and pets are not allowed.

The Festival is rain or shine at Riverfront Park, located on Old US 41 in Bonita Springs. For information, call 898-2939.

ArtPoems MatchesArtists With Poets

ArtPoems, a Southwest Florida collaboration between poets and artists, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with three events at three different venues in Southwest Florida.

The first performance was at BIG ARTS on Sanibel, on February 27. The second performance will take place March 16 at 7:30pm at The Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers. The third performance will be on April 6 at 6pm. at the Cape Coral Library.

Numerous poets and artists, in the past ten years, have collaborated to produce poems inspired by art work and art inspired by poetry. In December, 11 artists were randomly matched with 11 poets, shared work, and set about creating new works of art and poetry. Twenty-two new pieces of work were created. Poets will read their work while digital images of the accompanying art are produced on a large screen.

This year's poets include JD

Daniels, Dan Reed England, Joyce Berrian Ferrari, Lorraine Walker Williams, Joe Pacheco, Holly Lee McEntyre, Sid Simon, Linda Hughes, Gary McLouth, Larry Stiles and Sandy Greco. The artists are Ava Roeder, Honey Costa, Roy Rodriguez, Scott Guelcher, Beth Everhart, Jaye Boswell, Paul David Adamick, Linda Lally, Jonas Stirner, Kathy Kuser and Paula Eckerty.

The Alliance for the Arts Is located at 10091 McGregor Blvd. In Fort Myers. The Cape Coral Library is located at 921 SW 39th Terrace in Cape Coral. Cal 9392787 for information.

History Museum Explores Civil Rights Movement In Florida

The groundbreaking exhibit, ‘Civil Rights in the Sunshine State’ is one of the first attempts to view the Florida civil rights movement through a statewide lens. From Miami to Tallahassee and St. Petersburg to St. Augustine, the Florida movement is explored at the local, state and national levels.

This exhibit explores the struggle of African Americans for

equality in Florida from the end of Reconstruction (1877) through the 1970s. It examines the deep history of black activism in the state and reveals the multigenerational effort of men and women whose courage and sacrifice ended centuries of institutionalized racism.

‘Civil Rights in the Sunshine State" was curated by the Museum of Florida History to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and includes historical narratives, archival images, films featuring footage of civil actions and interviews, and oral histories. It is augmented with a Southwest Florida segment in collaboration with the Lee County Black History Society

Life at Babcock Ranch

Ronald Newsom’s new book, Living and Farming on the Babcock Ranch: Florida’s Last Frontier, not only tells the story of the Ranch’s rich and varied history, but also offers a glimpse into what life was like at the Ranch for the people living and working the land.

News om began visiting his uncle at the Babcock Ranch in the early 1960s and his father moved the family to the area in 1966.

The book is a personal recollection of those times, working hard in the fields harvesting squash, cucumbers, melons, and tomatoes, as well as dodging alligators, rattlesnakes and cattle as he played on the expansive property.

Chock full of personal stories and photographs, Living and farming on the Babcock Ranch helps readers appreciate the wild Florida that is too quickly disappearing as well as understanding the lives of the farmworkers and cowboys that made that land their home.

For information about the self-published book, contact Ron Newsom at rnartman@yahoo.com.

and Williams Academy Black History Museum.

‘Civil Rights in the Sunshine States’ is on display thru June 11. The Southwest Florida Museum of History is located at 2031 Jackson St. in downtown Fort Myers historic River District. The museum is open Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. Call 321-7430 for information.

Conservancy of SWFL Hosts Earth Day Fest

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida celebrates our water, land, wildlife and the planet’s future at its annual Earth Day Festival on April 16, 10am-4pm.

The day-long event will feature a variety of environmental exhibitors showcasing educational and entertaining family activities and experiences for children and adults alike, including guest speakers, live music, interactive activities, art contest, live animal programs, face painting, and crafts, as well as nature walks, electric boat rides and kayak or canoe rentals.

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is a not-forprofit environmental protection organization with a 50 year history focused on the issues impacting the water, land, wildlife and future of Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties.

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is located at 1495 Smith Preserve Way in Naples. For information, call 430-2466.

The exhibit ‘Civil Rights in the Sunshine State’ explores the movement in Florida from the 1870s thru the 1970s

Artists At Work In Public

Members of the SWFL Fine Craft Guild will demonstrate their specialties at the Alliance for the Arts during ‘Artists@Work’ on Saturday, March 5, 10am-1pm, during the weekly Alliance GreenMarket. Artists at work on March 5 include Lorraine Capps, Sherry Moesch, Martha Grattan, Lynn Ondercin & Trudy Sampson, Renee Farr, Toni Ory, Randy & Analilia Clay, Nancy-Gray-Giffin, Suzanne Suber, Nancy Van Tassell, Sandy Johnston, and John Hampton.

The Alliance for the Arts is located at 10091 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers. For more information, call 239-939-2787.

The Alliance for the Arts is also partnering with the Lee County Library System to showcase the work of Lee County artists with their ‘Artists@Work’ featuring interactive demonstrations in North Cornog Plaza outside the downtown Fort Myers Regional Library each Wednesday in March and April from 1-3pm.

‘Artist@Work’ Schedule

MAR 2: Masking Tape Art –Dale & Jeff Ocasio

MAR 9: Painting – Terry Lynn Spry

MAR 16: Sketching – Leo Johnson

MAR 23: Fiber Arts – Rose Young

MAR 30: Spray Paint Stencils –Pat Collins

APR 6: Yoga – Yoga Bird

APR 13: Palm Fronds –Shawn Holiday

APR 20: Glass Demo –Lorraine Capps

APR 27: Music – Peter McGrain

Father Al Releases CD

Father Al and The Jazz Congregation has been a favorite of Southwest Florida’s jazz fans since 2009, playing clubs from Cape Coral and Sanibel to Fort Myers and Na pl es. His fans throughout the area, as well as jazz lovers everywhere, can now enjoy Father Al’s music whenever they wish thanks to the release of his first album, Here’s to Life, featuring vocalist Cheryl Morrell.

The album showcases Morrell’s delightful singing, no more so on the opening track, the standards ‘Love Being Here With You’ and ‘The Nearness of You’ or on Bob Dylan’s ‘Make You Feel My Love.’

But it is Father Al’s playful piano playing that really makes the re cord so remarkable. Always tasteful and soulful, with inventive solos, his playing is reminiscent of the greats Oscar Peterson and Bobby Timmons.

With a collection of songs ranging from Bonnie Raitt’s ‘Love Me Like a Man’ and the Etta James classic ‘At Last’ to a soft bossa nova and a sweet samba, the CD is sure to be a gift for their fans in Southwest Florida as well as a wonderful introduction to jazz lovers everywhere. Available at www.CDBaby.com, the album can be streamed on YouTube. For more information, visit www.fatheral.com.

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800-338-9467

MARCH 3: vs Boston Red Sox *

MARCH 5: vs Baltimore Orioles

MARCH 8: vs St. Louis Cardinals

MARCH 9: vs Philadelphia Phillies

MARCH 11: vs Miami Marlins.

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MARCH 20: vs NY Yankees.

MARCH 21: vs Pittsburgh Pirates

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MARCH 23: vs Tampa Bay Rays

MARCH 26: vs Pittsburgh Pirates

MARCH 29: vs Boston Red Sox

MARCH 30: vs Toronto Blue Jays

MARCH 31: vs Boston Red Sox

North Cornog Plaza is located outside the downtown Fort Myers Library at 2450 1st St.in Fort Myers. Call 939-0794 for information.

Founding Females Portrait Exhibit At Edison & Ford Estates

The ‘Founding Females’ portrait exhibit opens in the historic Caretaker’s Cottage at Edison & Ford Winter Estates on March 6 with a gallery talk, reception and book signing with authors, Tom Hall and Robin Tuthill from 35pm. The reception also will feature a painting demonstration by Linda Busch Benson.

Along with the exhibit, there will be lectures, films, teas, and other activities to explore the lives of women both in Southwest Florida and

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MARCH 2: vs Minnesota Twins

MARCH 4: vs Tampa Bay Rays

MARCH 6: vs Baltimore Orioles

MARCH 7: vs Tampa Bay Rays

MARCH 10: vs Minnesota Twins

MARCH 12: vs Miami Marlins

MARCH 14: vs Pittsburgh Pirates

MARCH 15: vs NY Yankees *

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MARCH 24: vs New York Mets

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MARCH 27: vs Philadelphia Phillies

MARCH 28: vs Toronto Blue Jays

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throughout the world. The exhibit commemorates National Women's History Month, celebrated in March, and is open through May 27.

Tom Hall, co-author of Female Pioneers of Fort Myers, explains that the exhibit "puts a face with the names of the women who

Terry Lynn Spry will be painting in Cornog Plaza in downtown Fort Myers on March 9.

The ‘Founding Females’ portrait exhibit is on view at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates March 6-May 27.

settled in Fort Myers in the years following the end of the Civil War and helped transform the town in the last third of the 19th Century from a rough-and-tumble cow town into the commercial, cultural and tourist center of Southwest Florida."

Artists with works in the exhibition include Tracy Owen Cullimore, Vicki Baker, Mary Barbato, Linda Busch Benson, Beth Everhart, Cindy Jane, Megan Kissinger, Leoma Lovegrove, Africa Valdez, Genie Witzel, Joan Woolam. In addition, the Edison Ford Winter Estates will be including Greg Biolchini's portrait of Mina Edison in the show.

Hall and Tuthill will also host a book signing at the Edison Ford Shoppe at Bell Tower Shops on March 23, 5-7pm.

The Edison & Ford Winter Estates, open daily 9am-5:30pm, is located at 2350 McGregor Blvd. In downtown Fort Myers. For information, call 239-334-7419.

Polk Museum’s Mayfaire Celebrates 45th Anniversary

The Polk Museum in Lakeland, Florida hosts the 45th annual MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake art show and festival on Mother’s Day weekend, May 7 & 8 along the shores of Lake Morton. The festival features the work of about 165 artists from across the country and attracts about 65,000 visitors from throughout Florida. Admission is free.

Mayfaire also features live performances throughout the weekend on the shady lawn in front of the Lakeland Public

Library as well as a hands-on children’s art tent and a kids zone that includes activities such as bounce houses and a rock climbing wall.

Included during the weekend of activities is Mayfaire Saturday Night, a free concert at the Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror 5:30-11pm, followed by fireworks over the lake.

The Polk Museum of Art is located at 800 E.Palmetto St. in Lakeland.Call 863-688-7743 for information.

W ANTED Scholarships

Application deadline for about a dozen scholarships from the ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife SocietyFriends of the Refuge, ranging from $1,000-$1,500 each, is March 31. High school seniors and college students in or from Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades counties intending to pursue degrees in environmentalrelated studies can apply.

The scholarships will be awarded at a special ceremony at the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island in June.

For information, call 292-0566.

Artists

Alliance for the Arts is partnering with Congressman Curt Clawson for the 2016 High School Congressional Art Competition. High school students are invited to submit their original artwork for the competition for Florida’s 19th District. This year’s theme is Our Southwest Florida Community.

Artwork must be twodimensional. Each piece must be no larger than 28 inches high by 28 inches wide. Artwork must be dropped off at either the Naples or Cape Coral District Office on or before April 15.

Winners will be announced at

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APR 7: vs Bradenton Marauders

APR 8: vs Bradenton Marauders

APR 11: vs Brevard Manatees

APR 12: vs Brevard Manatees

APR 13: vs Brevard Manatees

APR 14: vs Brevard Manatees

APR 19: vs Jupiter Hammerheads

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APR 22: vs Charlotte Stone Crabs

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MAY 5: vs St. Lucie Mets

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MAY 10: vs Bradenton Marauders

MAY 12: vs Bradenton Marauders

MAY 20: vs Tampa Yankees

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MAY 23: vs Tampa Yankees ***.

MAY 24: vs Palm Beach Cardinals

MAY 25: vs Palm Beach Cardinals

MAY 26: vs Palm Beach Cardinals

MAY 31: vs St. Lucie Mets

JUN 1: vs St. Lucie Mets

JUN 2: vs St. Lucie Mets

JUN 3: vs Daytona Tortugas

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JUN 6: vs Daytona Tortugas.

JUN 20: vs Charlotte Stone Crabs

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JUN 26: vs Bradenton Marauders **

a reception at Alliance for the Arts on April 23, 11am-1pm. For information, call 939-2787.

Playwrights

The Naples Players’ ETC… Readers’ Theatre is now accepting original one-act scripts for its 13th Annual ‘An Evening of New Plays’ contest for Southwest Florida playwrights. Deadline for submission is June 30.

Submitting playwrights must reside in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Glades or Hendry counties of Florida. Entries must be nonmusical, and we suggest that the cast not exceed seven characters.

Each play must be the writer’s own original work, not an adaptation, and not commercially published or

JUL 1: vs Jupiter Hammerheads

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JUL 3: vs Jupiter Hammerheads **

JUL 7: vs Bradenton Marauders

JUL 8: vs Dunedin Blue Jays

JUL 9: vs Dunedin Blue Jays *

JUL 10: vs Dunedin Blue Jays **

JUl 11: vs Dunedin Blue Jays ***

JUL 17: vs Lakeland Flying Tigers

JUL 18: vs Lakeland Flying Tigers

JUL 19: vs Lakeland Flying Tigers

JUL 20: vs Lakeland Flying Tigers

JUL 25: vs Palm Beach Cardinals

JUL 26: vs Palm Beach Cardinals

JUL 27: vs Palm Beach Cardinals

JUL 29: vs Clearwater Threshers

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AUG 1: vs Clearwater Threshers

AUG 8: vs St. Lucie Mets

AUG 9: vs St. Lucie Mets

AUG 10: vs St. Lucie Mets

AUG 11: vs Charlotte Stone Crabs

AUG 12: vs Charlotte Stone Crabs *

AUG 13: vs Charlotte Stone Crabs **

AUG 19: vs Jupiter Hammerheads.

AUG 20: vs Jupiter Hammerheads *

AUG 21: vs Jupiter Hammerheads **

AUG 23: vs Palm Beach Cardinals

AUG 24: vs Palm Beach Cardinals

AUG 25: vs Palm Beach Cardinals

SEP 1: vs Bradenton Marauders

SEP 2: vs Bradenton Marauders

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produced, though it may have been work-shopped or presented in staged readings. A submitted play also may have been entered in an earlier ‘Evening of New Plays’ contest one time, so long as it was not an earlier finalist.

As many as four finalists will each receive a $100 performance royalty, memorial plaque, event poster, and two complimentary tickets to the reading. Winning plays will be presented on December 2 & 3 at 7:30pm. An awards ceremony and champagne reception for all in attendance will follow the plays on December 2. Winners will be notified by September 30.

For information, call 263-7990.

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For the Love of Basketball and Art W

ITH THE RECENT PASSING of Boston Celtics legend

Celtic teammate

Jim Loscutoff, basketball fans knew they had lost someone special. A California-born power forward, he played his entire record-setting professional career with the Celtics from 1955-1964 – world champions seven of the ten years. Coached by the renowned Hall of Famer Red Auerbach, the lineup also included greats Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, Bill Sharman, Sam Jones, and Tommy Heinsohn. Upon retiring, Loscutoff insisted his jersey number 18 not be retired so future Celtics could proudly wear it. Instead, the banner raised in his honor at the Boston Garden simply reads ‘Loscy,’ his nickname. The number was later retired to honor Celtics great, Dave Cowens.

Post-Celtics, Loscutoff and his wife Lynn opened a summer day camp, Camp Evergreen in Andover, Massechusetts, which is still owned and operated by family members. Jim also coached basketball at Boston State College (now Boston College) for many years.

Written by his wife, Lynn Leon Loscutuff, Loscy & Me: The Artist & the Boston Celtics Legend, Jim Loscutoff… A Scrapbook Memoir, tells not just his story, but their story together, portraying what life was like over the years for Lynn behind the scenes as wife, mother and aspiring painter with dreams of her own.

Lynn recalls the fledgling team, “When Jim was playing in those early years, Boston was not at all interested in basketball; they loved hockey. As a young fan, I kept a scrapbook of my husband. The reporters would give me the original 8 x 10s. I kept those. They were pretty special and at that time neither the Celtics or the newspapers were keeping archives.” ‘Loscy and Me’ is that archive.

Life as the spouse of a professional athlete, especially back in those days, could be a lonely time, with all the ‘away’ games; then constant practices and commitments while home. As it turns out, writing this book was somewhat cathartic for Lynn. “When I started writing it 30 years ago it was to vent a little of my frustration because of the rules that Red set up as far as the wives were concerned. We were off the radar. The publishers would say that I’d have to write my own story – so I did. Then as time went on, I fought for my own interests.”

She continues, “To me, all of the years were very interesting. All of the years were very different. The years Jim played and we had babies. Then when we started our camp and Jim and I were working together, we

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found how different we were. Then I went into Boston and went into the arts.”

In the book, Lynn details how her goal had always been to paint, but raising their three children and supporting her husband’s livelihood came first. It wasn’t until after he retired from the Celtics and subsequent coaching career, and after they got Camp Evergreen off the ground, that Lynn even considered rekindling her passion for painting. Celtic teammate Tommy Heinsohn, as it turned out, also happened to be an artist, encouraging Lynn to once again pick up a paintbrush. She also got involved with Boston’s famed Copley Society of Art, eventually joining its Board of Directors.

“I was able to start really painting and traveling and got a studio for myself. I was fortunate to have all the opportunities when I was writing the book. The world was my canvas,” Lynn shares, “When I actually wrote a couple of books on painting and traveling, I had the opportunity to teach on cruise ships. I really enjoyed seeing different things and sketching them. What’s significant was that I was able to take my love of painting all over the world. When I look back at everywhere I went, I am astounded.”

One memory in particular always comes to mind. “The first time I was invited to teach on the Queen Elizabeth II was when it was going out just after 9/11. That experience was so extraordinary. Most of the American passengers cancelled, but my friend and I went. It was a memorable time. At first I had 20 people in a class, then the class grew to 100 students and people watching. Most of these students didn’t speak English and they were sharing equipment. The crew would be looking for papers and pencils when we docked. What I realized was how these people needed to be close to each other. It’s probably the most memorable teaching experience I’ve ever had.”

Teaching and being outdoors are two of her favorite things, the latter of which is reflected in her work consisting largely of vibrant garden displays. “I concentrate mostly on watercolors. I work on a particular kind of paper called Yupo. It has a surface that allows you to wipe off and start over. People think that watercolor is not correctable, but I’ve come upon

Tommy Heinsohn, as it turned out, also happened to be an artist, encouraging Lynn to pick up a paintbrush.

Jim Locutoff was a star on seven World Champion Boston Celtic teams, with teammates Bill Russell and Bob Cousey.

this particular technique.” She continues, “I love color and line and letting the paint move around, and to teach a method that allows the freedom of the watercolors.”

Operating out of studios both in Gloucester, Massechusetts as well as here in Naples at Artisans Plaza, Lynn has also taught at the Naples Art Association.

Acclaimed painter and author today, devoted Celtics wife and mother in an earlier, busier time, Mrs. Loscutoff has certainly experienced a life of excitement.

She reminices, “It was different then. We all sat together at games. We helped each other with babies. Players often carpooled to the airport and practice. We were some young couples just struggling along in that particular employment. Now it’s a huge business all over the world and the salaries are so incredibly high. In those days all the players had summer jobs,” adding “I miss the camaraderie. Jim missed all the friendships that he had with his teammates.”

“My husband passed away December 1 and the Celtics invited [the family] to their home game on December 9. We sat in a private box, about 20 or 30 of us, and when the team came out to warm up they were all

wearing shirts that said ‘Loscy’ on them. They also acknowledged Jim on the scoreboard. It was quite a tribute and very special.”

Her Naples studio is one of 16 that are hosting open houses and will be showcasing artists’ works as part of an upcoming benefit on Sunday, March 20 for the Naples Parkinson’s Association. This is a cause dear to Lynn’s heart as Jim suffered from Parkinson’s disease in his later years. Studios will be open 1-5pm.

On Saturday, March 26, from 10am12pm, Lynn will be signing her book at Barnes & Noble in the Waterside Shop, located at 5377 Tamiami Trail N. in Naples.

Loscy & Me, the Artist & the Boston Celtics Legend, Jim Loscutoff… A Scrapbook Memoir is available in bookstores and online. For infor-

mation about the book as well as Lynn’s artwork, visit www.Lynnloscutoff.com. Lynn’s studio is #8 at Artisan’s Plaza, located at 5760 Shirley St. in Naples. For information, call 776-2680. •

Lynn is hosting an open house at her studio in Naples on March 20 as part of a benefit for the Naples Parkinson’s Association.

Divine Women

by Carol DeFrank

INEQUALITY OF GENDERS is a current popular topic of conversation, commentary and even news magazines. While much has been recorded on the issue, it takes on a new life where Dr. Kyra Belan is concerned. Author, artist, art historian, mythologist, and educator, Belan took the subject and combined it with her belief that historically, women have been plagued with an inferior position, even in mythology. Her passion was to correct the status quo, so she put aside six years of her life to write a book titled Divine Ladies in America

The book was written with the hope that knowledge would help validate the strength of women. Kyra truly believes there is a gross imbalance of power in our society and that powerful women equate to successful cultures. “I have always thought that females have been ignored throughout mythological history and men have always been in the forefront,” adding “But, if you do the research, you discover many important women figures that haven’t received the recognition they deserve. I find these ladies interesting and feel that their stories are important to women and girls. It not only gives them insight into their heritage, it will hopefully make them proud.”

In the introduction, she writes, “Two thousand years of patriarchal order supported by a male dominated religion conditioned women to accept secondary roles within the Christian Church.” She continues to state that her mission is “to clarify and expand upon the knowledge and understanding of sacred femininity within the diversity of America in the new millennium.”

Lady Liberty graces the cover of the book, which has a chapter dedicated to her. Belan speaks of ‘the gigantic woman’ with utmost respect; referring to her as “a powerful symbol for American democracy, an archetypal Goddess, a direct prototype of the ancient Roman Goddess of Liberty.”

Another chapter is devoted to the Goddess Athena and her American Parthenon. In an effort to prove the importance of this mythical lady, Belan explains, “Through her we can reconnect to our ancient classical heritage of western civilization. This Goddess is a part of the women’s movement, spirituality movement, New Age movement, and the Pagan American movement. As a shape

shifter, she can be whatever we want her to be at different times in our lives.”

Other chapters examine femaile icons of significance such as Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother Earth, and Mary Magdalene.

From the beginning, the concept and contents of this book made it so important that the need for her to own it became imperative. Although Kyra has six other books in print via conventional means, Belan self-published Divine Ladies in America. “That’s not to say that later I won’t go the conventional way, but when I was writing, it was imperative that I do everything at my own pace without dealing with a deadline or outside editing.” She adds, “ I did what I felt was necessary to get an in-depth knowledge of all the ladies I wanted to incorporate in the prose. I needed time to think, to make sure I was able to research in a variety of ways including travel, internet, personal contact, scholarly research and actual experience.”

A lot of travel was involved as it was critical to get her own ‘take’ on the information available. “I visited many places and when it wasn’t possible to go to a particular country I either contacted the powers that be in a similar place in the United States or obtained permission to participate in ceremonies that replicate the ones that take place in the original countries.

For instance, she didn’t fly to India but was able to attend ceremonies at a Hindu Temple in the United States. On the other hand, she did travel to New York for Lady Liberty and to Mexico to research Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Goddess of the Americas, even though there are a number of places that have celebrations in her honor every December 12.

Finally, she felt the manuscript was perfected. The immense efforts were done willingly because her passion to make this vital information accessible was fulfilled.

In her own words, “Divine Ladies describes and analyzes the subtle but powerful presence that these women have in contemporary American pop cul-

“When I was writing, it was imperative that I do everything at my own pace without dealing with a deadline or outside editing.”

“I believe that our culture can be greatly enriched by including the feminine heritage .”

ture. The legendary and heroic background of these icons takes us all over the world. Their existence is manifested on many levels besides mythical; it is also spiritual and emotional. I want females to understand their mythical presence within the world and how they continue to evolve. I believe that our culture can be greatly enriched by including the feminine heritage into our mainstream society.”

Belan is also an acclaimed and popular artist, and takes pride in all of the illustrations that appear throughout the book. They were computer generated using personal drawings and photographs.

While artists are known to focus on one or two mediums, Belan enjoys them all. “I appreciate that I am different from most artists because I don’t specialize in a particular medium,” she says. “I like drawing, painting, mixed media, digital art, colored pencil, installations and pho-

tography. And as you can see in Divine Ladies, I even embrace technology in my art.”

That being said, she is known for her portraiture and a style she refers to as ‘magical realism,’ because it has surreal elements.

Kyra is already well into another book that will focus on installation art and will be published by Mellon Press. She explains that instal-

lation art consists of a number of techniques and themes, “Everything is site-specific. An artist is given space parameters, usually interior space, but on occasion is expanded to the outdoors. “Sometimes I have to space crunch because I am allowed to only use the floor and walls. Other times I can use the ceiling and not the floor space because several events may be scheduled simultaneously. I work with the specifications dictated by the institution. It’s a lengthy process.” She is currently custom designing an installation piece for the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center in Fort Myers.

Belan’s artworks are found in numerous public and private collections, and her work has been featured in countless publications. She has participated in more than 60 solo art exhibitions and 90 group art exhibitions, and she is a frequent presenter at art and art history conferences. She has authored six non-fiction books and one fiction book. Her future includes writing an adult book about animals as well as continue painting, drawing, and installation art projects.

Divine Ladies in America is available at Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle formats, and at selected bookstores. For more information about her books and her artwork, visit www.kyrabelan.com. •

Belan is also an acclaimed and popular artist, and takes pride in all of the illustrations that appear throughout the book.

Thackara encourages readers to reassess their understanding of how humans can collaborate and cohabit with nature.

Building a Green Future

by Dean Simms-Elias

How to Thrive in the Next Economy: Designing Tomorrow's World Today

John Thackara THAMES & HUDSON

How to Thrive in the Next Economy is a manual on how communities can integrate sustainable alternatives into their life and work. John Thackara has been called one of the greatest voices on sustainability and has served as a designer, educator and activist, leading the school of thought on sustainable development in local economies. The book brings you on a journey through a collection of anecdotes and ideas on how communities can work together to thrive.

Thackara shares how he developed his philosophy on rethinking everyday functions through sustainable design, with examples of inter-connections that enrich both people and the environment. The book encourages readers to reassess their understanding of how humans can collaborate and cohabit with nature. It is full of smart solutions to social challenges using clever design, advocacy and organization.

Intertwining the disciplines of ecology, sociology, urban design, and economics, Thackara develops a holistic view through which to design a renewed world. He explores the history of the environmental movement and highlights the accumulation of knowledge on sustainable civil practices.

Thackara describes how artists in different cultures open our eyes to different ways of looking at and acting in the world. He explains how the health of living systems, not money, is the ultimate measure of wealth.

Sustainable Innovation: Build Your Company’s Capacity to Change the World

Andrew Hargadon

STANFORD BUSINESS BOOKS

The world of business is changing and organizations are looking for ways to evolve with the 21st century. Companies are realizing that sustainable values and social responsibility can be harnessed as a competitive advantage. Sustainable Innovation is a business theorem and change management guide that declares sustainability to be the most vital strategy for companies in the the 21st century economy.

Hargadon’s casual writing outlines how corporate culture can instill an innate sense of values and initiative to innovate through sustainability. He draws upon his vast knowledge of corporate governance and economic dynamics to illustrate how a road towards sustainable innovation can be paved in any company. Sprinkling in lessons from corporate history

and personal anecdotes, Hargadon steers away from the standard trial-and-error method of innovation and towards innovating through one's values, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and horizontal corporate structures that allow the innovative ideas to surface.

Describing best practices for companies working for a triple bottom line (people, planet, profit) the book proves how sustainability generates multitude benefits beyond just reputational gain. Hargadon offers many tips on how to act as a change agent reforming corporate practices to be more environmentally and socially responsible.

A must read for anyone starting a business, this book encourages both leaders and employees to proactively adapt by utilizing sustainable innovation. He skillfully explains how in our increasingly interconnected world a company who neglects its externalities will eventually hurt their bottom line. Thackara compels enterprising professionals to meet the impending challenges brought about by climate change and overcome them through values-driven sustainable innovation.

Atmosphere of Hope: Searching for Solutions to the Climate Crisis

Tim Flannery GROVE ATLANTIC

Tim Flannery, best-selling author and renowned scientist and environmentalist, brings a robust set of facts and wit to this thorough and accessible scientific analysis of the causes of pollution, climate disruption and acidification of oceans.

Atmosphere of Hope delves into the variety of ways humans have weakened the ecological systems of our planet and proposes a host of innovative solutions. Flannery’s holistic view of the obstacles we face is countered with information about the technological advancements that are re-engineering our energy system and ecology. With wide-ranging expertise, he presents alternative options that can steer us away from the brink of environmental catastrophe. Illustrating how our civilization has degraded the environment and destabilized the climate, Flannery explains how human-assisted ecological enhancements can foster a renewed planet.

Flannery’s writing is filled with both urgency and optimism as it jumps from obstacles to options, making the case that science and human ingenuity can always create solutions. He suggests that policy shifts and public will are also essential for actualizing these ambitions •

Flannery delves into the ways humans have weakened the ecological systems of our planet and proposes a host of innovative solutions.

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K obrin,Schwartz,Warner Piano Trio

Acclaimed Russian pianist Alexander Kobrin has won numerous prizes, including the Gold Medal in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Israeli violinist Sergiu Schwartz has been featured in concerts on four continents and has appeared on NPR, CNN and the BBC.

W endy Warner won first prize in the Fourth International Rostropovich Competition in Paris.

J asper String Quartet

The ensemble was winner of the prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award, the Grand Prize and Audience Prize in the Plowman Chamber Music Competition, the grand prize at the Coleman Competition, first prize at Chamber Music Y ellow Springs, and the silver medal at the Fischoff Chamber Music Competitions twice.

David Finckel & Wu Han

Acclaimed as the ‘Power Couple of Chamber Music,’ Cellist David Finckel and his wife, pianist Wu Han, have served as the Artistic Directors of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center since 2004. They are also the founders and Artistic Directors of Music@Menlo, a chamber music festival in Silicon Valley. Wu Han was soloist with the Pacifica String Quartet. David Finckel is the original cellist of the Emerson String Quartet. Vad

ym Kholodenjo

In 2013, this young Ukranian pianist won the Gold Medal in the 14th Cliburn Competition, sweeping all major prizes, including best performances of both the piano quintet and of a commissioned work. While on a plane flying from his home in Moscow to the competition, he composed his own cadenza for his performance of Mozart's C Major Concerto.

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Opera Theater of Connecticut An E vening of Cole Porter

Artistic Director Alan Mann and Music Director Robert

Ashens, and Opera Theater of Connecticut return to the Festival for the 20th year. This musical evening features six professional singers performing hit tunes by the celebrated American composer, whose works include “Kiss Me Kate,”

"Silk Stockings” and “Anything Goes.”

Opera Theater of Connecticut

Mozart Mast erpieces Music Director Kyle Swann returns for his 10th Festival for an evening of highlights and scenes by the world's most important composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose operas, concertos, symphonies and sonatas profoundly shaped classical music. Six professional opera singers perform excerpts from ‘The Marriage of Figaro,’ ‘Abduction from the Seraglio,’ ‘Cosi fan tutti,’ and ‘Don Giovanni.’

Olga Kern

Ms. Kern first performed at the Festival in 2001, after becoming the first woman to win Gold at the Cliburn in more than thirty years. In 2015, she performed with The Stuttgarter Philarmoniker, at the Helsingborg Piano Festival and France's Dinard Festival, with the National Symphony Orchestra in Turin and Milan, and a recital in Lima, Peru. In the United States, besides many orchestral performances, she gave five recitals with Renee Fleming, including one at the JFK Center for the Performing Arts.

by Shakti Barnhill

I’ll start a yoga practice when…

When?

The answers are many.

When I lose a few pounds, after this semester, when my busy life settles down, when I get caught up on my bills, when there’s a yoga studio near me, when the kids are... And the list goes on.

When is the best time to begin your yoga practice?

Most yoga teachers will tell you that this is a common question they are asked. A collective answer most of them would offer is – Now!

Yes, but that is an answer for the 20-70 year olds seeking something more in their lives.

Personally, I feel that yoga classes in Kindergarten would be an asset to our society and to all sentient beings. Beginning a yoga practice at 4 or 5 years old (or earlier) would teach children that the physical aspects of yoga are a great regimen for a healthy life

and mindset. Yoga is much more than going to recess, and it is not just gym or PE.

The principles of yoga include beautiful moral precepts that are neither religious nor spiritual. In a non-verbal way, yoga says ‘accept the parts that speak to you, and give little or no attention to the rest.’ The principles of yoga teach you how to think, feel, love, and live a healthier, saner life, and even a spiritual life, if you want to explore that side of you.

Learning yoga from Swami Vishnu Devananda, founder of the Sivananda Organization, wonderfully ingrained Five Points of Yoga into my daily life.

• Proper Exercise

• Proper Breathing

• Proper Relaxation

•Proper Diet

• Positive Thinking and Meditation

What more could a kindergartener want or need but a fun, loving, caring, disciplined half-hour every day at school? This is how we can foster peace in everyday life.

Proper Exercise

Yoga keeps the body healthy, happy and nourished so that it can gain and maintain vitality. A daily yoga practice of at least 15-20 minutes is a way to live to a ripe old age in the best of physical, mental, and even spiritual condition. The subtlety of yoga Asanas provides everything the body needs for optimal health and strength. For example, if one does the Sun Salutations as a daily practice, or does some type of hot or power yoga, it is possible to reduce weight gain, and even lose weight!

Proper Breathing

Bringing attention to breath is often used as a means to reduce stress from things like test taking, driving, swimming, childbirth, and even pain management, to name a few. What better vehicle do we have for the mind to have a resting place, a place to rejuvenate, than by bringing benefit to the respiratory and circulatory systems of the body?

In yoga, an emphasis on deep abdominal

breathing brings attention to proper breath. When a baby is born you will notice the abdomen rises on inhalation, and descends when exhaling. Somewhere in life, most people adopt just the opposite flow and, with that, often take shallow breaths. Yogic and mindfulness breathing re-teaches the correct flow of breath to not only increase lung capacity, but to increase Prana, the force of nature that lives within all of us. Pranayama means the control of the Prana, and is key in controlling the mind. A phrase often used in yoga classes is to breathe more than air, to imagine breathing in that vital life force energy. Isn't it funny that the media would have you believe Prana is related to mattresses or sleep?

Proper Relaxation

Deep relaxation includes physical, mental and emotional rest. Savasana, or ‘Corpse Pose,’ teaches us to relax every part of our body, from the toes up or the head down, through auto-suggestion and visualization. Savasana is the ultimate rest, and can be

equated to a nap or a resting place within, where one can identify with higher, healthier, more joyful or spiritual aspects of themselves.

Proper Diet

Vegetarianism is the preferred choice in the Yogic diet, but moderation and balance in all aspects of nutrition is what gives yogic power. Natural and simple foods are key. The old adages ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ and ‘you are what you eat’ still ring true. Diet affects our digestion, metabolism, moods, mental capacities, weight, and Prana. A yogi will eat to live, not live to eat, as a means that increases his/her vital life force energy.

Positive Thinking and Meditation

Our thoughts create who we are, what we do, and how we live. Meditation is a centuries-old practice to increase awareness, to possibly experience and gain a glimpse into the unknown. It is a means to consciously relax the mind enough to ask ‘Who am I? Why am I here? What do I want

to be right now? and What do I want to achieve in this life?’ The techniques of meditation are numerous. Simplicity is most valuable and a mindfulness practice that can be taught to a 5-year-old child will bring benefits that will last for the rest of their life!

A Practice

Close your eyes. Count your breath in and out from one to four while imagining the blank screen behind your eye lids and in front of your eye balls. Yes – that one! Tell yourself that nothing will disturb you, keep your body still no matter what, and don't scratch the itch. Let it just Be. Let your mind notice whatever it will allow as it attempts to continue counting the breath or “Prana.’ As soon as you notice that you’re off a number, gently bring it back to one and start again. Breath is life force and you are that force of nature. •

Shakti Barnhill has been a Certified Yogi Raj for 36 years. Trained by Swami Vishnu Devananda, she teaches at CasaShanti, the House of Peace, located in downtown Fort Myers.

AHA! A Holistic Approach Center

15971 McGregor Boulevard

FORT MYERS

239-433-5995

www.AHolisticApproachCenter.com

MON-FRI 9AM-7PM & SAT 8:30AM-5PM

Health &Harmony Center. A holistic wellness center and yoga studio, AHA! embraces the mind, body, spirit approach to healing. Iyengar and Alignmentfocused yoga are important foundations of the modalites we have available. In addition, they offer Chair Yoga, Tai Chi, Stretch and Strength and a range of holistic wellness choices: Quantum Energetics, Massage, CST, Full Spectrum Infra-Red Sauna, Acupuncture And Psychotherapy. Located in the historic Iona Schoolhouse professional complex.

CasaShanti

2052 Cottage Street

FORT MYERS

239-208-9872

www.CasaShanti.us

OPENBY APPOINTMENTOR CLASS

Nestled in the heart of downtown Fort Myers, CasaShanti is a house of peace, a creative soul space, a culture center of education and awakening offering intimate, profound, personal attention to individual student needs, yogic life coaching, direct Mataji instruction into Classical Yoga with an American twist, and experienced direction of what Kundalini is and can feel like. Teacher

Shakti Barnhill is a direct disciple of Swami Vishnu Devananda. Yoga classes Tue 7pm, Thu 6 &7pm, Fri 10am; Meditation classes Tue 2pm & Fri 6pm.

Joyful Yoga & Spa

3405 Pelican Landing Parkway

BONITA SPRINGS

239-947-9845

www.joyfulyoga.com

DAILY 9AM-4PM

ANDBYAPPTANDCLASSES

Offering over 60 classes per week in a beautiful 7600 sq. ft. studio. All levels and styles of practice, meditation instruction as taught by the Chopra Center. Ayervedic Spa and boutique with props and a variety of yoga fashions. Joyful Yoga Academy, offering 200 hour & 500 hour Teacher Training. Experienced staff offers massage, skin care, yoga therapy, Ayurvedic consultations, treatments and education in all things yoga. Ayurvedic Spa offers Eminence Skin Care and own Joyful line of organic oils and products. Free/donation classes available.

Shangri-La Springs

27750 Old 41 Road

BONITA SPRINGS

239-949-0749

www.shangrilasprings.com

MON-FRI 9AM-4PM

Organic Wellness and Experiential Learning Center offering a variety of healthoriented programs for mind, body, spirit, and sustainable lifestyles. Expert teachers create engaging learning environments that motivate and challenge each person. Classes and workshops include meditation, qigong and a variety of yoga styles. Located in a restored landmark on eight acres with a health spa featuring the original mineral spring the area is named for, as well as places for recreation and spaces conducive to peace of mind. Shangri-La nurtures the feeling of sacred ground, a healing place that helps restore understanding. Organic lunch 11:30am-2:30pm.

Terell Stafford and Rayford Griffin have recorded touching tributes to their heroes.

All That Jazz

by Andrew Elias

TERELL STAFFORD

BrotherLee Love

CAPRI RECORDS

Philadelphian Terell Stafford’s loving tribute to the late great Lee Morgan, one of the greatest trumpeters of the 1950s & 1960s. Morgan joined Dizzy Gillespie’s band at age 18, played on Coltrane’s classic Blue Train album, was one of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, and recorded some of the best jazz albums of all time.

Stafford doesn’t so much recreate Morgan’s sound or reinterpret his tunes as he reimagines how Morgan might play his music now. Stafford tackles classics like ‘Candy,’ ‘Speedball’ and ‘Petty Larceny’ as well as few more obscure titles, always tight and driving –just like Lee.

RAYFORD GRIFFIN

Reflections of Brownie

RAZOREDGE RECORDS

Also on any short list of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time is Clifford Brown. At the time of his untimely death in a car crash at the age of 25, Brown had just recorded, in four short years, four albums with Max Roach that still stand among the most iconic jazz albums ever.

Drummer Rayford Griffin pays tribute to the music of his Uncle Clifford, updating the music for a new audience. With the help of musicians like the late keyboardist George Duke, saxophonist Everett Harp, and trumpeter Nicholas Payton – as well as Clifford Brown Jr. and Clifford Brown III – Rayford breathes new life into gems ‘Daahoud’ and ‘Cherokee.’

CARLOS HENRIQUEZ

The Bronx Pyramid

BLUE ENGINE RECORDS

Bassist Henriquez has been playing with the likes of Tito Puente, Eddie Parlmieri and Celia Cruz since he was 14, and was plucked out of high school by Wynton Marsalis for his Septet and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Now, with his debut album, he mas-

terfully mixes the varied exotic musical influences of his life, from the street beats of The Bronx to Puerto Rican and Dominican rhythms of the clubs to classical melodies. These inspirations are the musical pyramid that makes this album so rich and refreshing.

PAQUITO D'RIVERA

Paquito & Manzanero

SUNNYSIDE RECORDS

Paquito D’Rivera has been one of the most acclaimed jazz saxophonists for decades, still regularly winning Latin Grammys and relentlessly releasing new material. His newest album explores and celebrates the music of the great Mexican composer Armando Manzanero. From tango to waltz to bebop, D’Rivera’s beautiful arrangements and tasteful soloing make this album irresistibly romantic and soulful. Manzanero sings on three tracks and although his voice seems a bit frail, his emotional phrasing is devastatingly affecting

CHARLES LLOYD & THEMARVELS I Long To See You BLUE NOTE RECORDS

Lloyd, one of the jazz icons of the 1960s, has teamed up here with Bill Frisell and Greg Leisz, two of the most innovative guitarists around to create an album that defies categorization. Mostly instrumental (Willie Nelson sings ‘Last Night I had the Strangest Dream’ and Norah Jones sings Billy Preston’s ‘You Are So Beautiful to Me’), it can just as easily be described as a jazz album as it could be described as Americana or even spiritual music.

Opening with a powerful take on Dylan’s ‘Masters of War,’ with blistering dueling guitars by Leisz and Frisell leading into a wild solo by Lloyd, makes it clear that this is no ordinary recording. The band dissects and rebuilds tra-

Paquito D’Rivera pays trubute to the great Mexican composer Armando Manzanera.

ditional spirituals ‘Shenandoah,’ ‘All My Trails’ and ‘Abide by Me,’ and swings through Lloyd’s originals with the abandon of musicians locked in a groove that comes along few times in a career.

An indefinable but essential album for those interested in truly new music beyond genre.

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA with WYNTON MARSALIS Live in Cuba

BLUE ENGINE RECORDS

This two-CD set captures the excitement and phenomenal performances over a three-night stand at Havana’s Mella Theater in 2010. The band is in high gear, and joined on some tracks by Chucho Valdes’ Afro-Cuban Messengers, blowing through jazz standards, Afro-Cuban numbers and modern original compositions with equal aplomb and you can hear the crowds explode in appreciation at the end of each track.

A true celebration, these concerts reaffirmed the power of music to bring people together

and this recording can be a wonderful reminder of the incredible music created on those hot nights in Havana.

GEORGE CABLES In Good Company

HIGHNOTE RECORDS

Renowned pianist Cables is what you would call reliable. His playing is understated, but intelligent, flavoring his bebop chops with flourishes of funk. His newest release, an excellent collection performed with a trio Essiet Essiet on bass and Victor Lewis on drums), is among his finest. Tracks like ‘Lush Life,’ ‘Love You madly’ and ‘It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t

Got That Swing)’ are wonderful, with Cables’ solos, while not particularly innovative, are as entertaining as ever.

HERLIN RILEY New Direction

MACK AVENUE RECORDS

Riley’s debut album finds the drummer exploring the many influences he absorbed in a music family in New Orleans. Riley takes his Afro-Cuban, jazz, and blues experiences, and shakes it into a sound that is both new yet familiar. An enticing collection of modern New Orleans music, funky jazz for folks who enjoy their musical gumbo on the hot side. •

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

MARCH

APRIL

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TUESDAY

March 1

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

•Barbary Coast Dixieland Band: Shell Point, Village Church, 15101 Shell Pt Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 454-2067.

•Birding in the Garden: Guided tour. Naples Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 8a.Rsvp. 643-7275.

•Girl’s Night The Musical: BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Kobrin, Schwartz, Warner Piano Trio: Sanibel Music Festival concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 8p. 344-7025.

•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Rides, entertainment, music, kids activities, livestock shows, crafts, contests, etc. Lee Civic Center grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 10a-10p. 543-7469.

•The Harlem Globetrotters: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

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

2

WEDNESDAY

•Art Alive: Receptions, exhibits, demos, livemusic at dozens of Art Alliance Naples galleries & studios. Naples ArtDistrict, Pine Ridge Industrial Park, Pine Ridge Rd, west of Airport Rd,Naples. 5-8p. Free. 821-1061.

•Artists Talk: Albert Kresch. Watson MacRae Gallery, 2340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 11a. Free. 472-3386.

•Artists@Work: Meet artists Dale & Jeff Casio, interactive demos. N Cornog Plaza, Ft Myers Library, 2450 1st St, Ft Myers. Free. 1-3p. 939-0794.

•Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-7337696.

•Comedians’ Ball Finale: Comedian competition. Seminole Casino Resort, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 7:30p. 800-218-0007.

•Evening with the Red Sox: Reception, dinner, autograph signing, meet players, fundraiser. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers. 5:30p. Rsvp. 334-1866.

•Florida Everblades vs Toledo Walleye. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades

Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 9487825.

•Gordon Lightfoot: BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.

•Ikebana Meeting & Workshop: Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9:30a.254-9999.

•Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra: BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.

•Lecture: Rising Sea Levels: Fact or Fiction? BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 10a. 395-0900.

•Naples Beach Homes: Presentation & book signing. Collier County Museum, 3301 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. Rsvp. 252-8738.

•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Rides, entertainment, music, kids activities, livestock shows, crafts, contests, etc. Lee Civic Center grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 10a-10p. 543-7469.

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

3 THURSDAY

•Island Jazz: In Boler Garden. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 3-4:30p. Free. 395-0900.

•Los Lonely Boys: Seminole Casino Resort, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800218-0007.

•Magic Under the Mangroves: Conservancy of

•Art Reception: Unit A, 1922 Evans Ave, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Free. 340-6467.

•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at severalgalleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 610p.Free. 855-732-3836.

•BIG ARTS CENTER

Concert Band Spring

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

•Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

•Florida Everblades vs Toledo Walleye. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•It’s About the Art: Lecture about Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’. Center for the Visual Arts, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 5:30p 495-8989.

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

•Backyard Bluesfest: Sean Chambers, Little Mike & The Tornadoes, Tommy Lee Cook & The Wildbunch. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2p-12a. 693-7111.

•Birding Seminar: FGCU Cohen Center, 10501 FGCU Blvd N, Ft Myers, 8:30a4p. 533-7275.

•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.

•Exhibition Reception: Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 1-3p. Free. 695-0008.

•Florida Everblades vs Toledo Walleye. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Gallery Walk & Talk: With artist. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a. Free. 939-2787.

SWFL gala fundraiser. Conservancy of SWFL Nature Center, 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples. 5:30p. Rsvp. 403-4218.

•Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 800-338-9467

•Richard Nader’s Doo Wop and Rock n Roll Concert: BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Rides, entertainment, music, kids activities, livestock shows, crafts, contests, etc. Lee Civic Center grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 10a-10p. 543-7469.

•The McCartney Years presents Sir Paul’s Greatest Hits: Artis–Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Virtuoso Violin: Kinga Augustyn & Michael Baron. U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.

4 FRIDAY

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

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

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

•Rebecca Richardson & Dan Heck – Evolution of the Ladies of Swing: Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Rides, entertainment, music, kids activities, livestock shows, crafts, contests, etc. Lee Civic Center grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 10a-10p. 543-7469.

•The McCartney Years presents Sir Paul’s Greatest Hits: Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Tony Orlando: Seminole Casino Resort, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800218-0007.

5 SATURDAY

•A Night at the Opera: Symphonic Chorale of SWFL with SWFL Symphony. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 560-5695.

•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. ParkSt, downtown Naples. 10a-4p. Free.262-6517.

•Art Reception & Open House: Exhibit, presentation, book signing. Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Tr, MM 54, Ochopee. 10a5p. Free. 695-2428.

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

•Artists@Work: Meet SWFL Fine Craft Guild artists, interactive demos. N Cornog Plaza, Ft Myers Library, 2450 1st St, Ft Myers. Free. 10a-1p. 939-0794.

•Improve Tonight: Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Jasper String Quartet: Sanibel Music Festival concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 8p. 344-7025.

•Live Native Butterflies of SWFL: Lecture. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 1p. Free. 4721100.

•Mark Farner with Maiden Cane: Seminole Casino Resort, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-2180007.

•Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467

•My Sinatra: SWFL Symphony w Cary Hoffman. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 418-1500.

•Naples Orchid Society Show: Naples Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 1-4p.643-7275.

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

•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Rides, entertainment, music, kids activities, livestock shows, crafts, contests, etc. Lee Civic Center grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 10a-10p. 543-7469.

•The McCartney Years: BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.

6 SUNDAY

•Americana Festival: Lawn at the Mercato, 9115 Strada Pl, Naples. Naples. 11a-5p. Free. 775-2800.

Jo Dee Messina will be performing at The Ranch Concert Hall&Saloon in Fort Myers on April 16. Call 985-9839 for information.

•Art Reception & Open House: Exhibit, presentation, book signing. Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Tr, MM 54, Ochopee. 10a5p. Free. 695-2428.

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

•Bluegrass Concert: Andy Wahlberg, Southwind, Banyan Bluegrass. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 11a-4p. 939-2787.

•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 495-8989.

•Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-7337696.

•Brahm’s Requiem: Ft Myers Symphonic Mastersingers. With Gulf Coast Symphony & Ft Myers High School Greenwave Choir. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 288-2535.

•Exhibition Opening Reception: Founding Females Portrait exhibit, gallery talk, book signing. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3-5p. Free. 334-7419.

•Island Jazz: In Boler Garden. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 3-4:30p. Free. 395-0900.

•Jazz Brunch: Father Al & the Jazz Congregation. Matanzas on the Bay, 416 Crescent St, Ft Myers Beach. 11a-3p. 463-3838.

•Leoma Lovegrove – My Studio: Art performance. Broadway Palm, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 10:45a, show 12p. 278-4422..

•Meet the Composers: Franz Joseph Haydn –A Man for All Seasons. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 3p. 495-8989.

•Naples Jazz Orchestra: Tribute to Glenn Miller. Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtownNaples. 7p. Free. 207-8299.

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

•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Rides, entertainment, music, kids activities, livestock shows, crafts, contests, etc. Lee Civic Center grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 10a-10p. 543-7469.

•The Kingston Trio: Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

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MONDAY

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

•Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

•Charlie Thomas’ Drifters: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & Dinner

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

•Chicago Brass Quintet: Shell Point, Village Church, 15101 Shell Pt Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 454-2067.

•Richard Perron –

Acoustically Speaking: Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p.213-3058.

•The Kingston Trio: Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 3 & 8p. 941488-1115.

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TUESDAY

•American Made Movie: Documentary film screening. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

•David Finckel & Wu Han: Sanibel Music Festival concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 8p. 344-7025.

•Garden Through the

Artist’s Eyes: Photographer Dennis Goodman. Luncheon & lecture. Naples Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 11a.Rsvp. 643-7275.

•Il Volo: BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Minnesota Twins vs St Lousi Cardinals: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467

•Ying String Quartet: Opera Naples concert. Wang Opera Center,2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 8p. 963-9050.

9 WEDNESDAY

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

•Artists@Work: Meet artist Terry Lynn Spry, interactive demos. N Cornog Plaza, Ft Myers Library, 2450 1st St, Ft Myers. Free. 1-3p. 939-0794.

•Chris Botti: With Naples Philharmonic. Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Elton John: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.

•First the Bicycle, Then the Vote – Women’s Suffrage: Lecture. Marco Island Historical Museum,180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 2p. Free. 252-8738.

•Indiana Wesleyan U Concert Choir: Shell Point, Village Church, 15101 Shell Pt Blvd, Ft Myers. 6p. 4542067.

•Minnesota Twins vs Philadelphia Phillies: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. p. 800-338-9467

•Thhe N Newws s Sororityy, , D Diaanne Sawyer, Katie Couric, Christine Amanpour and the Triumph of Women in TV News: CFABS luncheon. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 11:30a. 495-8989.

THURSDAY

•Arsenic & Old Lace: CFABS Community Players. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Art Reception: ACSWFL Co-op Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, FtMyers, 4-6p. Free. 949-3073.

•Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-7337696.

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

•Gallery Talk: Ro Lohin & Kevin Wixted.Watson MacRae Gallery, 2340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 4p. Free. 472-3386.

•Moody Blues: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.

•The News Sorority, Diane Sawyer, Katie Couric, Christine Amanpour and the Triumph of Women in TV News: CFABS luncheon. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 11:30a. 495-8989.

•Writers Read: BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.

11 FRIDAY

•Arsenic & Old Lace: CFABS Community Players. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Art Reception & Open House: Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs.68p. Free. 495-8989.

•Bonita Blues Festival: Deb & The Dynamics, Josh Garrett & Damon Fowler, Danielle Nicole Band, Albert Castiglia Band with Sean Chambers, Moss Family Reunion with Nick, Joe & Kate Moss. Riverside Park, Old US 41, Bonita Springs. 1-9p. bonitablues.com.

•Minnesota Twins vs Miami

Marlins: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467

•My Sinatra: SWFL

Symphony w Cary Hoffman. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 418-1500.

•Reverend Billy Wirtz: Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 9p-12a. 693-7111.

•Strolling Science Seminars: The Lives of CREW’s Most Interesting Plants.CREW Marsh Hiking Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. 9a. Register. 657-2253.

•The Lew Del Gatto Sextet: BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.

•Water & Wheels: In-water boat show & classic car show. Cape Harbour, 5703 Cape Harbour Dr, Cape Coral. 10a-8p.Free. 9456116.

•Zoobilee: Live music, dancing, animal encounters, food. Naples Zoo, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. 6-11p. 262-5409.

12 SATURDAY

•An Evening of Overtures: Naples Philharmonic. Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Arsenic & Old Lace: CFABS Community Players. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

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

•Art in the Pavilion: Outdoor art show, tent outside Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 10a5p.Free. 540-5789.

•Balsam Range: Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Bonita Blues Festival: Lauren Michell Band, Tommy Lee Cook, Karen Lovely & Ben Rice, Brandon Santini with Victor Wainwright & Gracie Curran, Shawn Holt & the Teardrops. Riverside Park, Old US 41, Bonita Springs. 11a-8p. bonitablues.com.

•Book Signing: Ron Newsom . Babcock Wilderness Adventures, 8000 State Rd 31, Punta Gorda. 800-500-5583.

•Book-in-a-Day Workshop: Debra Dixon, presented by SWFL Romance Writers. Elks Lodge, 3231 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs. 9a-4p. Rsvp. 731-0305.

•Boston Red Sox vs Miami Marlins: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

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

•Vadym Kholdenko: Sanibel Music Festival concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 8p. 344-7025.

•Water & Wheels: In-water boat show & classic car show. Cape Harbour, 5703 Cape Harbour Dr, Cape Coral. 10a-8p.Free. 9456116.

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SUNDAY

•A Fun Night at the Opera: Voices of Naples concert. Scholarship Winners, Angelie Batista & Jayden Cluff perform.StLeo’s Catholic Church, BonitaBeach Rd & US 41. 3p.455-2582.

•Arsenic & Old Lace: CFABS Community Players. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 3p. 4958989.

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

•Island Jazz: In Boler Garden. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 3-4:30p. Free. 395-0900.

•Jazz in the Garden: Naples Garden,4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 24p.643-7275.

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

•Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467

•Sinnaatra a F Forevver f feaaturinng g Rick Michel: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & Dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.

•The Streisand Songbook featuring Ann Hampton Calloway: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 2771700.

•Tony Bennett: Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Water & Wheels: In-water boat show & classic car show. Cape Harbour, 5703 Cape Harbour Dr, Cape Coral. 10a-8p.Free. 9456116.

The Helios Swingtet Orchestra & Big Band perform April 15 at the Center for Performing Arts in Bonita Springs. For information, call 495-8989.

what Goes on

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MONDAY

•Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-7337696.

•DaPonte String Quartet: Concert & reception. Shell Point, Village Church, 15101 Shell Pt Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 454-2067.

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TUESDAY

•Boston Red Sox vs NY

Yankees: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 6p. 888-733-7696.

•Irish Night: Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Nick Cannon: FGCU’s Half Way to NestFest. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.

•Opera Theater of Connecticut – An Evening of Cole Porter: Sanibel Music Festival concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 8p. 344-7025.

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WEDNESDAY

•Art Reception: Meet artists, interactive tours, live music, fundraiser. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5:30-8p. 590-7199.

•Artists@Work: Meet artist Leo Johnson, interactive demos. N Cornog Plaza, Ft Myers Library, 2450 1st St, Ft Myers. Free. 1-3p. 9390794.

•ArtPoems: Poetry reading and art exhibit. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 939-2787.

•Late Night Catechism –

‘Til Death Do Us Part: Artis–Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Minnesota Twins vs Bosston n Red d Sox: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800338-9467.

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Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-7337696.

•Disney on Ice presents Frozen: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Late Night Catechism –

‘Til Death Do Us Part: Artis–Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Los Lobos: Seminole Casino Resort, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800218-0007.

•Meet the Author: Jacquelyn Mitchard. Congregational United Church of Christ, 8210 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. Rsvp. 896-7029.

•Naples Philharmonic with Branford Marsalis: StarCrossed Prokofiev. Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•St Patrick’s Day Block Party: Beer sampling, Irish music, live music by Model Citisin, Ben Allen Band, Strange arrangement, Vinyl Countdown, more. Downtown Ft Myers historic River District. 6-11p. Free. 849-1380.

FRIDAY

•An Evening with the Authors: Debbie Macomber. SWFL Reading Festival reception and dinner. The Marina at Edison Ford, 2360 West 1st St, Ft Myers.

6-9p. Rsvp. 533-4826.

•Arsenic & Old Lace: CFABS Community Players. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-7337696.

•Disney on Ice presents Frozen: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Family Movie Night: ‘Epic.’ Alliance for the Arts lawn, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 939-2787.

•Late Night Catechism –‘Til Death Do Us Part: Artis–Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Michael McDonald: Seminole Casino Resort, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.

•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs &galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 855-732-3836.

•Naples Flower Show & Garden Market: Educational demos, horticultural exhibits, etc. Naples Garden,4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.

•Naples Philharmonic with Branford Marsalis: StarCrossed Prokofiev. Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•The Music of Your Life: Gene Ferrari. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 8p. 772-5862.

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SATURDAY

•Arsenic & Old Lace: CFABS Community Players. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Art Alive: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at dozens of galleries & studios. Naples Art District, Pine Ridge Industrial Park, Pine Ridge Rd, west of Airport Rd, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 821-1061.

•Art Discussion: Kathleen Bradford Studio/Gallery, 4259 Bonita Beach Rd, BonitaSprings. 2-3p. Free. 776-6844.

•Art Fair: Outdoor art & crafts exhibit & sale. Along 1st St,downtown Ft Myers. 10a-5p. Free. 337-5050.

•Atlantic City Boys: Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p.213-3058.

Louis Cradinals: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-7337696.

•Disney on Ice presents Frozen: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 1, 3 & 7. 948-7825.

•Downtown Naples Festival of the Arts: Outdoor art & craft fair. Hwy 41 & 3rd St S, Naples. 10a-6p. Free. 262-6517.

•Late Night Catechism –‘Til Death Do Us Part: Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Molly Hatchett & The Outlaws: Outdoor concert. Seminole Casino Resort, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 8p. 800-218-0007.

•Naples Flower Show & Garden Market: Educational demos, horticultural exhibits, etc. Naples Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.

•Naples Orchid Society Show: Naples Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 1-4p.643-7275.

•Naples Philharmonic with Branford Marsalis: StarCrossed Prokofiev. Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Neal McCoy: Concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.

•Open House: Lynn Loscutoff studio, Artisan’s Plaza, 5760 Shirley St, Naples. 14p. Free. 776-2680.

•Opera Theater of Connecticut – Mozart Masterpieces: Sanibel Music Festival concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 8p. 344-7025.

•Peace River National Art Festival: Outdoor art show. Laishley Park, Nesbit St & E Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 10a-5p. 941-6398810.

•SWFL Reading Festival: Dozens of authors, readings, book signings, exhibits, activities, entertainment. Harborside Event Center, 1375 Monroe St & Centennial Park, 2000 West 1st St, Ft Myers. 10a4p. Free. 479-4636,

•The Music of Your Life: Gene Ferrari. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 3 & 8p. 772-5862.

20 SUNDAY

•Arsenic & Old Lace: CFABS Community Players. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 3p. 495-8989.

•Art Alive: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at dozens of galleries & studios. Naples Art District, Pine Ridge Industrial Park, Pine Ridge Rd, west of Airport Rd, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 821-1061.

•Bach’s St Matthew Passion: Ft Myers

Symphonic Mastersinger Chamber Chorus with Gulfshore Opera & FGCU Chamber Choir. N Naples United Methodist Church, 6000 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. 3:30p. 288-2535.

•Back Home Again –Tribute to John Denver: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.

•Bruce T Gora Sunset Concert: The Resolvers. Reggae. Alliance for the Arts lawn, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5p. 939-2787.

•Disney on Ice presents Frozen: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 11a, 3 & 7p. 9487825.

•Downtown Naples Festival of the Arts: Outdoor art & craft fair. Hwy 41 & 3rd St

S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.

•Edison & Ford Garden Orchid: Vino’s Picasso paint session. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Bkvd, Ft Myers. 2p. Rsvp. 431-8750.

•Fort Myers Derby Girls vs Gold Coast Derby Girls: All-female roller derby. Bamboozles Skating & Event Center, 2095 Andrea Ln, Ft Myers. Happy hour 5p, game 6p. 482-7789.

•Island Jazz: In Boler Garden. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 3-4:30p. Free. 395-0900.

•J S Bach’s Saint Matthew Passion: Gulfshore Opera. N Naples United Methodist Church, 6000 GoodletteFrank Rd, Naples. 4p. 293925.

•La Traviata: Opera Naples concert. Ritz-Carlton, 2600 Tiburon Dr, Naples. 8p. 963-9050.

•Lehigh Concert Band: Faith Lutheran Church, 705 Leeland Heights Blvd, Lehigh Acres, 3p. Free. 849-5757.

•Minnesota Twins vs NY Yankees: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467

•Naples Jazz Orchestra: The Essential Buddy Rich. Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtownNaples. 7p. Free. 207-8299.

•Open Houses: 13 Artists’ studios, Artisan’s Plaza, 5760 Shirley St, Naples. 14p. Free. 776-2680.

•Peace River National Art Festival: Outdoor art show. Laishley Park, Nesbit St & E RettaEsplanade, Punta Gorda. 10a-5p. 941-6398810.

•The Music of Your Life: Gene Ferrari. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 3p. 7725862.

THURSDAY

•Art Reception & Gallery

Talk: FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Talk 6p. Free. 590-7199.

•Art Reception: Sea Grape Gallery, 113 W. Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. Free. 941-575-1718.

•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5p. Free. 941-6398810.

•Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles: JetBlue

•FGCU Chamber

Choir: Bach Passion with Gulfshore Opera.U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.

•Gema Pearl: Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p.213-3058.

•J S Bach’s Saint Matthew

Passion: Gulfshore Opera. Charlotte PAC, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 529-3925.

•La Traviata: Opera Naples concert. Ritz-Carlton, 2600 Tiburon Dr, Naples. 8p. 963-9050.

•Bach’s St Matthew Passion: Ft Myers Symphonic Mastersinger Chamber Chorus with Gulfshore Opera & FGCU Chamber Choir. First Christian Church, 2061 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 288-2535.

•Backyard Bluesfest: Terry Hanck, Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans, Tommy Lee Cook & the Wildbunch. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2p-12a. 693-7111.

•Batfish Bash: Cocktails, auctions, buffet, dancing, fundraiser. Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 6p. Rsvp. 530-5977.

•Boston Red Sox vs St

Los Lobos perform at the Seminole Casino Resort in Immokalee on March 17. For information, call 800-218-0007.

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•Back Home Again –Tribute to John Denver: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a, show 1p & dinner 5:30p, show 7p. 278-4422.

•Emanuel Ax: Pianist. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467

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TUESDAY

•Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467

•Olga Kern: Sanibel Music Festival concert. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 8p. 344-7025.

•Small Stage Symphonies: Stravinsky’s ‘A Soldier’s Tale. SWFL Symphony.

Faith Presbyterian Church, 4544 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 7:30p. 418-1500.

•Spirit of the Gulf Spring Concert: First Christian Church, 2061 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 844704-7464.

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Bonita Springs. 7p. 4958989.

•Deaconess Harriett Bedell: Lecture. Collier County Museum,3301 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. Rsvp. 252-8738.

•Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467

•Small Stage Symphonies: Stravinsky’s ‘A Soldier’s Tale. SWFL Symphony. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8p. 4181500.

24 THURSDAY

•A Soldier’s Tale: Mozart, Stravinsky w SWFL Symphony. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.

•Boston Red Sox vs New York Mets: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

•From Page to Stage –Becky’s New Car: Florida Rep presentation. S County Library, 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. 2p. Free. 533-4400.

•The Goldtones: Royal Palm Players, 131 1st St W, Boca Grande. 7p. 941-2694.

•The Majestic Piano: U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 745-4268.

2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7p. 775-2800.

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

•It’s About the Art: Lecture about Degas’ ‘Dancers’. Center for the Visual Arts, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 5:30p 495-8989.

•Jazz with Jebry: Judith Elenore Branch. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 4958989.

•Pet Walk: Hendry St btwn Bay St & Edwards Dr, downtown Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 793-7529.

•Rusty Wright Band: Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 9p-12a. 693-7111.

SATURDAY

•An Evening with the American Virtuosi: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8p. 333-1933.

•Book signing: Lynn Loscutoff. Barnes & Noble, Waterside Shops, 5377 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 10a-12p. Free. 7776-2680.

•Egg Hunt in the Garden: Naples Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9:30a-2p.643-7275.

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

•Gulf Coast Writers Association Meeting: Guest speaker Sid. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2439 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-12p. Free. 247-4515.

•Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467

•Musical Discovery Series –Brass & Woodwinds: Concert & musician Q&A. Gulf Coast Symphony. Grades K-6. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a. Free. 939-2787.

WEDNESDAY

•A Soldier’s Tale: SWFL Symphony. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8p. 418-1500.

•Artists@Work: Meet artist Rose Young, interactive demos. N Cornog Plaza, Ft Myers Library, 2450 1st St, Ft Myers. Free. 1-3p. 9390794.

•Austrian Music Salon: Chamber Music. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd,

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•Left Bank ArtFest: Outdoor art fair. The Esplanade, 740 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 10a-4p. Free. 3890280.

•Rachel Park: Pianist. Shell Point, Village Church, 15101 Shell Pt Blvd, Ft Myers. 6p. 454-2067.

28 MONDAY

•Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

29 TUESDAY

•BIG ARTS Community Chorus Spring Concert: BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. 395-0900.

•Bill Engvall: BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7 & 9:30p. 481-4849.

•Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800338-9467.

•Naples Philharmonic: Hooray for Hollywood. Artis–Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

30 WEDNESDAY

•Artists@Work: Meet artists, interactive demos. N Cornog Plaza, Ft Myers Library, 2450 1st St, Ft Myers. Free. 1-3p. 9390794.

•BIG ARTS Community Chorus Spring Concert: BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 2p. 395-0900.

•Minnesota Twins vs Toronta Blue Jays: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800338-9467.

•Naples Philharmonic: Hooray for Hollywood. Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

31 THURSDAY

Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

April 1 FRIDAY

•Art Reception & Open House: Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs.68p. Free. 495-8989.

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

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

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

•Art Reception: Unit A, 1922 Evans Ave, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Free. 340-6467.

•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at severalgalleries & studios in downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 610p.Free. 855-732-3836.

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

•Kathy Griffin: BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.

•Naples Philharmonic: Hooray for Hollywood. Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•The Bay Singers: Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

2 SATURDAY

•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & craft fair. ParkSt, downtown Naples. 10a-4p. Free.262-6517.

•FGCU String Chamber

FRIDAY

•American Virtuosi Chamber Concert: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7p, concert 8p. 333-1933.

•Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 6p. 888-7337696.

•Chrysalis Chamber Players: Opera Naples concert. Wang Opera Center,

•National Geographic LiveHow to Stand Still When the Hippos Charge: BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 3950900.

27 SUNDAY

•Boston Red Sox vs Philadelphia Phillies: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Ft Myers. 1p. 888-733-7696.

•Island Jazz: In Boler Garden. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 3-4:30p. Free. 395-0900.

•Art Reception & Gallery

Talk: FGCU ArtLab in library, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Talk 6p. Free. 590-7199.

•BIG ARTS Community Chorus Spring Concert: BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. 395-0900.

•Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-338-9467

•Naples Philharmonic: Hooray for Hollywood.

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

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

•Lehigh Concert Band: New Life Church, 5146 Leonard Blvd S, Lehigh Acres. 7p. Free. 849-5757.

•Naples Orchid Society Show: Naples Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 1-4p.643-7275.

•Naples Philharmonic: Hooray for Hollywood. Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 8p. 597-1900.

•Spring Art Affair: Outdoor art fair. Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy & Us 41, Ft Myers. 11a-6p. Free. 9392787

•The Shakespeare Experience: SWFL Symphony. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 418-1500.

3 SUNDAY

•BBQ, Bands & Brew: Bands TBA, food, family activities. Lawn, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 11a-6:30p. Free. 939-2787.

•Jazz Brunch: Father Al & the Jazz Congregation. Matanzas on the Bay, 416 Crescent St, Ft Myers Beach. 11a-3p. 463-3838.

•Meet the Composers: Happy Birthday Rachmaninoff –From Russia with Love. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 3p. 495-8989.

•Naples Jazz Orchestra: Chuck Redd & Terry Gibbs’ Dream Band. Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtownNaples. 7p. Free. 207-8299.

Ensembles: U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 7454268.

•Florida Everblades vs Gwinnett Gladiators

Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Gatsby Gala: Gulf Coast Symphony fundraiser, music by the Buzz Katz, dancing, desserts. Gateway Golf & Country Club, 12091 Gateway Greens Dr, Ft Myers. 6p. RSVP. 277-1700.

•Improve Café - Youth

•Play Readings: Naples Players Etc... Readers’ Theatre. ‘Reality Check, Please!.’ Tobye Studio, Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.

•Retrospective: Ft Myers Symphonic Mastersingers. Faith Presbyterian Church, 4544 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 2p. 288-2535.

•Retrospective: Ft Myers Symphonic Mastersingers. Faith United Methodist Church, 15690 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 2882535.

5 TUESDAY

•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape

The DaPonte String Quartet perform March 14 at Shell Point in Fort Myers. Call 454-2067 for information.

what Goes on

Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p.Free. 540-5789.

•Arts@FSW: BB Mann

Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 481-4849.

•Birding in the Garden: Guided tour. Naples Garden,4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 8a.Rsvp. 6437275.

•Broadway Pops International – The Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein: Shell Point, Village Church, 15101 Shell Pt Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 454-2067.

•FSW Concert Band: BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. free. 4814849.

6 WEDNESDAY

•Art Alive: Receptions, exhibits, demos, livemusic at dozens of Art Alliance Naples galleries & studios. Naples ArtDistrict, Pine Ridge Industrial Park, Pine Ridge Rd, west of Airport Rd,Naples. 5-8p. Free. 821-1061.

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

•Artists@Work: Meet Yoga Bird, interactive demos. N Cornog Plaza, Ft Myers Library, 2450 1st St, Ft Myers. Free. 1-3p. 9390794.

•ArtPoems: Poetry reading, art exhibit, reception. Cape Coral Library, 921 SW 39th Ter, Cape Coral. 6p. 2582991.

•Broadway! The Big Band Years: BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Ikebana Meeting & Workshop: Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, Naples. 9a.254-9999.

•Open House: Lynn Loscutoff studio, Artisan’s Plaza, 5760 Shirley St, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 7762680.

•West Coast Railroads of Florida: Lecture. Collier County Museum,3301 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. Rsvp. 252-8738.

7 THURSDAY

•Art Reception: ACSWFL Co-op Gallery, Coconut Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, FtMyers, 4-6p. Free. 949-3073.

•FGCU University & Chamber Choirs: U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 7454268.

•Fort Myers Film Festival

Opening Night Black Tie

Red Carpet Gala: World Premier of ‘Marcus Jansen – Examine and Report,’ followed by Q & A,afterparty. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. Cocktails 5:30p film 7p. 810-6323.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Bradenton Marauders: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 800-338-9467.

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

FRIDAY

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

•Exile with Janie Fricke: Concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.

•FGCU University & Chamber Choirs: U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 7454268.

•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears

Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Fort Myers Film Festival

Gala: Screenings. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers 11a-11p & Regal

Cinema, Bell Tower Shops, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers 5-11p.810-6323.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Bradenton

Marauders: Hammond

Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 800-338-9467.

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

•The Illusionists – Live from Broadway: BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

9 SATURDAY

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

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

•Damon Fowler:

Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 9p-12a. 693-7111.

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

•Fort Myers Film Festival: Screenings & panel discussions at Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Bvd, Ft Myers11a-5p; screenings at Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers11a-11p; downtown Library, 2450 1st St. Ft Myers, Regal Cinema, Bell Tower Shops, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers 5-11p.810-6323.

•Mama Cooks It Up – The Hilarious Italian Musical: Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Music of the Americas: Symphonic Chorale of SWFL. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2439 McGregor Bvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 560-5695

•The Illusionists – Live from Broadway: BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

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SUNDAY

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

•FGCU Symphonic Band: Grace United Methodist Church, 13 SE 21st Pl, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 745-4268.

•Fort Myers Film Festival Awards Dinner Gala: Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 810-6323.

•Fort Myers Film Festival: Screenings & panel discussions at Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Bvd, Ft Myers 11a-5p; screenings at Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers11a-11p; downtown Library, 2450 1st St. Ft Myers, Regal Cinema, Bell Tower Shops, 13499 Bell Tower Dr, Ft Myers 511p.810-6323.

•High School Jazz Bands Festival: Lawn at the Mercato, 9115 Strada Pl, Naples. Naples. 11a-5p. Free. 775-2800.

•Island Jazz: In Boler Garden. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 3-4:30p. Free. 395-0900.

•Jazz in the Garden: Naples Garden,4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 24p.643-7275.

•Lee County Community

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

•Monday, Monday – Mamas & Papas Tribute: Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Music of the Americas: Symphonic Chorale of SWFL. Lamb of God Church, 19691 Cypress View Dr, Ft Myers. 3:30p. 560-5695

•The Illusionists – Live from Broadway: BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

11 MONDAY

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

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

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Brevard Manatees: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 800-338-9467.

•Monday, Monday – Mamas & Papas Tribute: Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 3 & 8p. 941488-1115.

12 TUESDAY

•Althea: Documentary film screening. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.

•FGCU Wind Chamber Ensembles: U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Brevard Manatees: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 800-338-9467.

•FSW Orchestra & Choir: BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 4814849.

•Naples Philharmonic: Sypert Salon Series. Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

13 WEDNESDAY

•Artists@Work: Meet artist Shawn Holiday, interactive demos. N Cornog Plaza, Ft Myers Library, 2450 1st St, Ft Myers. Free. 1-3p. 9390794.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Brevard Manatees: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 800-338-9467.

14 THURSDAY

•Art Reception & Gallery Talk: FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Talk 6p. Free. 590-7199.

•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5p. Free. 941-6398810.

•Chase Rice: FGCU’s NestFest. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.

•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 Brevard Manatees: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 800-338-9467.

•Naples Philharmonic: Mozart & Brahms. Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

15 FRIDAY

•Carousel – In Concert: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

•Elixer of Love: Featuring Anthony Kearns Gulfshore Opera. Charlotte PAC, 701 Carmalita St, Punta Gorda. 7:30p. 529-3925.

•Family Movie Night: Peanuts. Alliance for the Arts lawn, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free. 939-2787.

•FGCU Jazz Ensembles: U

Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.

•Helios Swingtet Orchestra & Big Band: Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs &galleries. Downtown Ft Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 855-732-3836.

•Naples Philharmonic: Mozart & Brahms. Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

SATURDAY

•Art Alive: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at dozens of galleries & studios. Naples Art District, Pine Ridge Industrial Park, Pine Ridge Rd, west of Airport Rd, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 821-1061.

•Art Fair: Outdoor art & crafts exhibit & sale. Along 1st St,downtown Ft Myers. 10a-5p. Free. 337-5050.

•Backyard Bluesfest: Commander Cody, TC Car & Bolts of Blue, Tommy Lee Cook & the Wildbunch. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2p-12a. 693-7111.

•Carousel – In Concert: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

•Earth Day Festival: speakers, live music, art contest, live animal programs, interactive exhibits,envi-

The art of Simone Eisenbeiss is on view at the Rene Miville Gallery in downtown Fort Myers. For information, call 333-3130.

ronmental exhibitors,face painting, crafts, nature walks, kids activities, boat rides, kayak & canoe rentals. Conservancy of SWFL Nature Center, 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples.10a-4p. 430-2466.

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

•Jo Dee Messina: Concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.

•Naples Orchid Society

Opera Center,2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 8p. 963-9050.

•Close to You – The Music of The Carpenters: Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 3 & 8p. 941488-1115.

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TUESDAY

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Jupiter Hammerheads: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 800-338-9467.

•FSW Jazz Band: BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 800-338-9467.

•Richard Perron –Acoustically Speaking: Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p.213-3058.

•The Perfect Island of Doctor Teed: Ghostbird Theatre. Unit A, 1922 Evans Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 691-4128.

22 FRIDAY

•Earth Day Celebration: Guided hikes, crafts, storytimes, kids activities. ‘Ding’Darling Wildlife Refuge,1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 9a-4p. 472-1100.

Strings: Concert & kids activities. Lawn, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10:30a. Free. 939-2787.

•Tamiami Trail Celebration: Walking tours, panels, lectures, antique cars, live music. Museum of the Everglades,105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.

24 SUNDAY

•Brian Regan: BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

blues music on several stages, food sampling, shopping in historic Ft Myers River District. 6-9p. Free. 945-0405.

•Kentucky Headhunters: Concert. The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 985-9839.

•Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition & Music Festival: Ft Myers River Basin, 1320 Hendry St, Ft Myers. 8p. Free. 333-1933.

Apr 6. Florida Repertory Theatre,2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Boeing Boeing: Mar 25-Apr

3 Cultural Park Theatrer

528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.

•Candidates for Murder: Fri & Satthru Mar 19.Murder

Mystery Dinner Train, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•Crazy Trains: Fri & Sat thru Mar 19.Murder

Mystery Dinner Train, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•Dames at Sea: Apr 28-May

Show: Naples Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 1-4p.643-7275. 17

SUNDAY

•Art Alive: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at dozens of galleries & studios. Naples Art District, Pine Ridge Industrial Park, Pine Ridge Rd, west of Airport Rd, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 821-1061.

•Close to You – The Music of The Carpenters: Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-4881115.

•Elixer of Love: Featuring Anthony Kearns Gulfshore Opera. Bishop Verot High School, 5598 Sunrise Dr, Ft Myers. 4p. 529-3925.

•FGCU Symphony

Orchestra: U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 3p. 745-4268.

•Fort Myers Derby Girls vs Dub City Derby Girls: Allfemale roller derby. Bamboozles Skating & Event Center, 2095 Andrea Ln, Ft Myers. Happy hour 5p, game 6p. 482-7789.

•Island Jazz: In Boler Garden. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 3-4:30p. Free. 395-0900.

•Jay Leno: BB Mann

Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.

•Left Bank ArtFest: Outdoor art fair. The Esplanade, 740 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 10a-4p. Free. 3890280.

•Naples Philharmonic: Sypert Salon Series. Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Tenore, Men’s Trio: Shell Point, Village Church, 15101 Shell Pt Blvd, Ft Myers. 6p. 454-2067.

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•Naples Jazz Orchestra: The Great American Songbook. Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtownNaples. 7p. Free. 207-8299.

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WEDNESDAY

•Air America & the Evacuation of Saigon, April 1975: Lecture. Collier County Museum,3301 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. Rsvp. 252-8738.

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

•Artists@Work: Meet artist Lorraine Capps, interactive demos. N Cornog Plaza, Ft Myers Library, 2450 1st St, Ft Myers. Free. 1-3p. 9390794.

•FGCU Chamber Winds & Percussion Ensembles: U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 745-4268.

•Fort Myers Beach Film Festival Opening Ceremony: Beach Theater, 6425 EsteroBlvd, Ft Myers Beach. 2p. Screenings 38p. 980-4381.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Jupiter Hammerheads: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 800-338-9467.

21 THURSDAY

•Art Reception: Sea Grape Gallery, 113 W. Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. Free. 941-575-1718.

•Elixer of Love: Featuring Anthony Kearns Gulfshore Opera. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 529-3925.

MONDAY

•An Evening in the Palacio de la Larzuela: Opera Naples concert. Wang

•Fort Myers Beach Film Festival: Workshops 11a1:30p, screenings 2-8p. Beach Theater, 6425 EsteroBlvd, Ft Myers Beach. 980-4381.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Charlotte Stone Crabs: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 800-338-9467.

•Free Outdoor Film: Fort Myers Beach Film Festival. Poolside at sunset. Pink Shell Beach Resort, 275 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 7p. 980-4381.

•It’s About the Art: Lecture about Manet’s ‘Life Flowers’. Center for the Visual Arts, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 5:30p 495-8989.

•Noah Waddell, Kapella Chamber Group: Opera Naples concert. Wang Opera Center,2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 7:30p. 963-9050.

•Pet Walk: Hendry St btwn Bay St & Edwards Dr, downtown Ft Myers. 6-8p. Free. 793-7529.

•Southern Express Band: Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p.213-3058.

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SATURDAY

•A ‘60s Coastal Affair: Junior League 50th Anniversary Party. Music, dancing, food, fundraiser. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. rsvp.277-1197.

•Congressional Art Competition: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 11a-1p. Free. 939-2787.

•Fort Myers Beach Film Festival: Screenings. Beach Theater, 6425 Estero Blvd.3-11p. 980-4381.

•Fort Myers Beach Film Festival: Workshops 11a1:30p, screenings 2-8p. Beach Theater, 6425 EsteroBlvd, Ft Myers Beach. 980-4381.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Jupiter Hammerheads: Hammond Stadium, 14400

•FGCU Wind Orchestra: Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3 & 8p. 745-4268.

•Fort Myers Beach Film Festival Closing Awards Ceremony: Fish Tale Marina,7225 Estero Blvd. 2p. 980-4381.

•Fort Myers Miracle vs Charlotte Stone Crabs: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers.4. 800-338-9467.

•Island Jazz: In Boler Garden. BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 3-4:30p. Free. 395-0900.

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

•Play Readings: Naples Players Etc... Readers’ Theatre. ‘Merchant of Venice.’ Tobye Studio, Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.

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MONDAY

•Naples Philharmonic Chamber Concert: U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.

27 WEDNESDAY

•Artists@Work: Meet artist Peter McGrain, interactive demos. N Cornog Plaza, Ft Myers Library, 2450 1st St, Ft Myers. Free. 1-3p. 9390794.

•Bohemian Music salon: Chamber music. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 4958989.

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•Fort Myers Miracle vs Charlotee Stone Crabs: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six MileCypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 800-338-9467.

•Joshua Seth: Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p.213-3058.

•Musical Discovery Series –

•The Perfect Island of Doctor Teed: Ghostbird Theatre. Unit A, 1922 Evans Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 691-4128.

30 SATURDAY

•Country Legends: With Naples Philharmonic. Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Fort Rock: Daylong outdoor hardcore rock festival. Rob Zombie, Megadeth, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Sevendust, 7 more bands. Jetblue Park, 11581 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers.

•Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition & Music Festival: Ft Myers River Basin, 1320 Hendry St, Ft Myers. 8p. Free. 333-1933.

ongoing theater

•2 Across: Mar 16-Apr 3. Marco Players. Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.

•A Funny Thing

Happened : Apr 5-24. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941488-1115.

•A Sleeping Country: Mar 23-Apr 16. The Naples Players. Tobye Studio, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps: Apr 8-17. FGCU TheatreLab.FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-7268.

THURSDAY

•The Perfect Island of Doctor Teed: Ghostbird Theatre. Unit A, 1922 Evans Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 691-4128.

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FRIDAY

•Fifth Friday on First: Live

•An Enemy of the People: Mar 24-Apr 17. Gulfshore Playhouse, Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 866-811-4111.

•Annual Silver Fox Show: Mar 22-26. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Bad Jews: Mar 11-26. Laboratory Theater of Florida,1634Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Becky’s New Car: Mar 15-

8. TheatreZone, G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.

•Dirty Dancing: Apr 26-May

1.BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.

•Funny Girl: Apr 7-May 14. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Haunted by Death: Fri & Satthru Mar 19.Murder Mystery Dinner Train, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•Hello Dolly: Mar 9-13. Royal Palm Players,131 1st St W, Boca Grande. 9412694.

•Into the Woods: Mar 3-13. TheatreZone, G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.

•James & the Giant Peach: Apr 16-May 7. Broadway Palm Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Kinky Boots: Mar 15-20.BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.

•Metamorphoses: Apr 28May 15. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Moon Over Buffalo: Thru Mar 13. Gulfshore Playhouse, Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 866-811-4111.

•Ragtime: Thru Mar 13. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941488-1115.

•Rauschenberg Project Play: Mar 31-Apr 5. Laboratory Theater of Florida,1634Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Sister Act: Thru Apr 2. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Stepping Out: Thru Mar

12.BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater,2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.472-6862.

•Sweet Charity: Thru Mar 13. Cultural Park Theatrer

what Goes on

528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.

•The Dingdong: Apr 19-May 8. Florida Repertory Theatre,2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•The Illusionists: Apr 810.BB Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.

•The Musical of Musicals: Mar 17-Apr 16.BIG ARTS

Herb Strauss Theater 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 472-6862.

•The Nether: Mar 4-19. Theatre Conspiracy. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.

•The Perfect Island of Doctor

Teed: Apr 21 & 22, 28 & 29. Ghostbird Theatre. Unit A, 1922 Evans Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 691-4128.

•The Rocky Horror Picture

Show: Thru Mar 19. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•The Tempest: Apr 22-30. Marco Players. Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.

•The Who and The What: Apr 28-May 15. Gulfshore Playhouse, Norris Center, 755 5th Ave S, Naples. 866-811-4111.

•Too Marvelous for Words

A Salute to Johnny

Mercer: Thru Mar 8. Florida Repertory Theatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 3324488.

•Twelfth Night: Apr 22-May 7. Laboratory Theater of Florida,1634Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Twelve Angry Men: Thru Mar 2. Florida Repertory Theatre,2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Unnecessary Farce: Thru Mar 5. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Venus in Fur: Mar 31-Apr 17. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941488-1115.

•Viva La Morte: Sun, Wed & ThuMar 2-May 15.Murder

Mystery Dinner Train,2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf: Apr 15-May 11.Let’s

Put On a Show Productions, Golden Gate Community Center, 5701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.

•Who’s Under Where?: Mar 10-Apr 30. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Young Frankenstein: Mar 2-Apr 3. The Naples Players. Blackburn Hall, Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

THEATERS

•BIG ARTS Herb Strauss

Theater: Thru Mar 12 :

Stepping Out; Mar 17-Apr

16 : The Musical of Musicals; 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 395-0900.

•Broadway Palm Children’s

Theatre: Apr 15-May 7:

James & the Giant Peach.

1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre: Thru Apr 2: Sister Act; Apr 7-May 14: Funny Girl. 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers.278-4422.

•FGCU TheatreLab: Apr 817: Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-7268.

•Florida Repertory Theatre: Thru Mar 6: Too

Marvelous for Words – A

Salute to Johnny Mercer; Thru Mar 2: Twelve Angry

Men; Mar 15-Apr 6:

Becky’s New Car; Apr 19May 8: The Dingdong.

ArcadeTheatre, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Laboratory Theater of Florida: Mar 11-26: Bad

Jews; Mar 31-Apr 5:

Rauschenberg Project Play; Apr 22-May 7: Twelfth Night. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Off Broadway Palm Theatre: Thru Mar 5:

Unnecessary Farce; Mar 10-Apr 30: Who’s Under

Where?. 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Theatre Conspiracy: Mar 4-19: The Nether. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the

Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.

•TheatreZone: Mar 3-13: Into the Woods; Apr 28May 8: Dames at Sea.G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.

•Venice Theatre: Thru Mar 13: Ragtime; Thru Mar 19: The Rocky Horror Picture Show; Mar 22-26: Annual Silver Fox Show; Apr 5-24: A Funny Thing Happened. 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941-488-1115.

exhibitions

•Alliance for the Arts: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Mar 4-31: Lee Brotherton, Melissa Barry; Member Gallery: Jason McDonald. Apr 6-30: The Future of Art: Student Exhibits,Member Gallery: Art by Kids with Cancer/Young Artists Awards. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-1p. Free. 939-2787.

•Art Bar: 1416 Dean St, Ft Myers. 292-8072.

•Art Council of Southwest Florida Co-Op Gallery: Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. Oct-Apr Tue-Thu & Sat 10a-6p, Fri 11a-7p, Sun 125p, May-Sep Thu & Sat 10a-6p, Fri 11a-7p, Sun 125p. Free. 267-3049.

•Art League of Fort Myers: 1451 Monroe St, Ft Myers. Mar 4-26: Members show; Apr 1-29: Birds & Bees. Free open painting Wed 9:30-12p. Mon-Fri, 11a-3p & 6-9p 1st Fri of month. Free. 275-3970.

•Arts For ACT Gallery: 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Mar 4-28: David Belling, Ron Evans, Michael Klein; Apr 1-25: Callie Ferraro Ayers, Dan Ayers. Mon-Sat 11a-4:30p, 1st & 3rd Fri 11a-10p. Call for Sat hrs. Free. 337-5050.

•Arts of the Inland Gallery: Keiser U at the Forum, 9100 Forum Corporate Pkwy, Ft Myers. Members exhibits. Mon-Thu 8a-8p, Fri 8a-5p, Sat 9a-1p. Free. Free. 277-1336.

•Baker Museum: ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Mar 6: Yves Saint Laurent + Halston - Fashioning the ‘70s; thru Mar 6: Dressed and Undressed - from the permanent collection; thru Mar 30: Paco Pomet; thru Jul 24: Dawn’s Forest –sculptures of Louise Nevelson; thru Jun19: Florida Contemporary; thru Jun 19: Naples Collects; opens May; Student Exhibition. Tue-Sat 10a-4p & Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.

•Barron Park House Gallery: 471 Lee St, LaBelle. Mar 326: Inspirations. Thu & Fri 12-6p, Sat & Sun 11a-4p. Free. 843-2929.

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

•BIG ARTS Center: 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel Founders Gallery — Mar 226: Dale Weber - Re-Visions; Mar 30-Apr 23: Fantastic Plastic - Stephen Hayford. Philips Gallery —Mar 226: Brian Cast – Sea Level/See Level; Mar 30Apr 23: Journeys. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 395-0900.

•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery: FSW State College, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. Thru May 14: Rauschenberg & Albers –Box vs Square.Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 11a-3p. Free. 489-9313.

•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Mar: Class Act, March Madness; Apr: Media Mix. Mon-Thu 11a4p. Free. 772-5657.

•Cape Coral Arts Studio: 4533 Coronado Pkwy in Rubicond Park, Cape Coral. Mar 4-24: Art Focus student exhibit; Apr 1-28: Ring of Fire (FL Society of Goldsmiths.Mon-Fri 9a4:30p. Free. 574-0802.

•Centers for the Arts of Bonita Springs: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Mar 11-24: Surf & Turf, Apr 128: Florida Artists Group 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. 616-2601533.

•Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio: 237 Warfield Ave, Venice. Mar 21: Open House. Tue-Fri 10a-4:30p. Free. 486-0811.

•Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery: 52388 Tamiami Tr MM 54.5, Ochopee. Opens Mar 5: The Natural World Along Tamiami Trail. Daily 10a5p. Free. 695-2428.

•Collier County Museum: 3301 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Thru Mar 16: Apron Strings – Ties to the Past. Educational programs, Wed, 2pm. Mon-Sat

9a-4p. Free. 252-8476.

•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. Thru Mar 8: Mushrooms in the Night. Mon-Fri 11a-4p & Sat 11a2p.Free.821-9459.

•Englewood Art Center: Ringling College of Art & Design, 350 S. McCall Rd, Englewood. Mitchell Gallery

Thru Mar 30: Jane Fine -Work on Paper. Loranger Gallery —Thru Mar 30:HuMan-MadeRecycled, Reused, Repurposed = Art. Members Gallery —Thru Apr 1:Russ Burch. Mangrove Gallery

Thru Mar 31: Boca Grande Arts Alliance.Tue

9a-9p & Wed-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 941-474-5548.

•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Main Gallery —Mar 17-31: Student Exhibition; Apr 14-29: Senior Projects. ArtLab — Thru Mar 17: Crossroads of Art & Science - Michael Massaro; Mar 31-Apr 28: Listen, The City is Breathing - Andres Martinez, Jr. Main Gallery in Arts Complex, ArtLab in Library. Mon-Fri, 10a-4p & Thu 10a-7p. Free. 5907199.

•Fort Myers Beach Art Association: 3030 Shell Mound, Ft Myers Beach. Thru Mar 10: Outdoor Painters Group Show; Mar

12-24: Watercolor Group Show; Mar 26-Apr 7: Anything Goes Show; Apr 9-15: Student Scholarship Show. Thru Mar 24: Spring Show; Apr 18-TBA:

Summer Show. Oct-May

Mon-Sat 10a-3p & Sun 123p, Jun-Sep Wed & Thu 9a-12p. Free. 463-3909.

•Gallerie du Soleil: 393 Broad Ave S, Naples. MonSat, 10a-6p & Sun 12-5p. Free. 417-3450.

•Gallery on Fifth: Mercato, 9115 Strada Pl, #5130, Naples. Mon-Sat, 10a-9p & Sun 12-6p. Free. 220-7503.

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

•Grand Illusion Gallery: 2443 First St, Ft Myers. Mon & Fri 10a-5p & Sat

11a-3p, 1st Fri of month

10a-10p. Free.461-7245.

•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. Mar: Shirley Blake, Angela Aradia; Apr: Marie Cahill, Deborah Hummer. Daily 11a-8p. Free.540-5789.

•Harmon-Meek Gallery: 599 9th St N, #309, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-5p. Free.2612637.

•Hirdie-Girdie Art Gallery: 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. Oct-May Mon-Sat

10a-5p. Free. 395-0027.

•Howl Gallery/Tattoo: 4160 Cleveland Ave, Ft. Myers. Mon-Thu 11a-8p, Fri & Sat

12-10p,1st Sat of month 711p. 332-0161.

•HW Gallery: 1305 Third St S, Naples. Daily 10a-5p. Free. 263-6640.

•Island Conclave: 5101 Pine Island Rd, Bokeelia. TueSat 11a-5p. 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. Season Mon-Fri 10a-5p, other 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. Mar 7-31: All the Hues of the Sunset. Mar 19: Art discussion. 2p. Oct-MayTueSat 11a-5p, Jun-Sep by appt. Free. 776-6844.

•Lovegrove Gallery & Garden: 4637 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha.Daily

10a-5p.Free. 283-6453.

•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 Apr 26: Isle of Capri… A Place in Time. Tue-Sat 9a4p. Free. 642-1440.

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

ThepaintingsofPhil Fisherareonviewthru

March 30 in the exhibit, ‘Naples’ Peaceful Places,’ at the Naples Depot Museum. Call 262-6525 for information.

•Museum of the Everglades: 105 W Bwy,Everglades City. Mar 1-31: Bountiful & Beautiful, Paintings of Coastal Communities - the Everglades to Key West Connection. Tue-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.

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

•Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center: 585 Park St, Naples. Mar

12-Apr 16: Annual Jade

Riedel Scholarship

Competition; Mar 12-Apr

16: Founders Juried Exhibit, Apr 29-Jun 3: World Piece (Fill in the Blank); Apr 29-Jun 3: Best of All Worlds, Journeys –Real or Imagined. Oct 20May 30: Mon-Sat 10a-4p; Jun 1-Oct 16: Mon-Fri 10a4p. Free. 262-6517.

•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Thru Apr 10: Nature

Connects®: Art with LEGO® Bricks Daily 9a5p, Tue8a-5p.643-7275.

•Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Thru Mar 30: Naples’ Peaceful Places; Apr 2-Sep 30: Rest in Peace – Cemeteries of Collier County. Mon-Sat 9a4p. Free. 262-6525.

•Ollie Gentry Mack

Photography: 2180 W 1st St, #210, Ft. Myers. Thru

Mar: Midwest; Apr-Jun: The Doors of Edison Park.

Tue-Thu 11a-6p & Fri 11a10p. Free. 332-1295.

•Phil Fisher Gallery: 810 12th Ave S, Naples. MonThu 11a-5p, Fri & Sat 11a9p. Free. 403-8393.

•Rene Miville Gallery: Franklin Shops, 2200 1st St, 2nd fl, Ft Myers. Thru Apr: Simone Eisenbeiss. Mon-Sat 10a-8p & Sun 127p. Free. 333-3130.

•Ringling College of Art + Design Galleries: Ringling College of Art + Design, 2700 N. Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Selby Gallery — thru Aug 5: Defining Abstraction. Basch Gallery — thru Mar 6: Nature. Thompson Gallery — thru Apr 2: Ferenc Beleznay. SepApr Mon-Sat 10a-4p; MayAug Mon-Fri 10a-4p. Free. 941-359-7563.

•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Thru Apr 17: Samurai - The Way of the Warrior; Ink, Silk and Gold - Islamic Art from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Ongoing: New Acquisitions, 20th Century Abstract Art, Asian & Cypriot Art. Circus Museum — Circus Posters Across Europe. Gardens of Ringling Guided Tour: Thu

10:30a. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.

•Rookery Bay

Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Thru Apr 4: Annual Florida

Photography Exhibit. Free.

Mon-Sat 9a-4p. 530-5940.

•Rosen Gallery & Studios: North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd, N Naples. Thru Mar 31: Tracy Megan Rosen

–Family Series. Mon-Sat, 12-6p. Free. 821-1061.

•Sanibel Captiva Art League: Thru Mar 7 & Mar 7-Apr 4: Member shows at Sanibel Library, 770 Dunlop Rd,Sanibel.Mon & Thu

9a-8p; Tue & Wed, Fri & Sat 9a-5p. Free. 472-2483.

•Sea Grape Gallery: 113 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. Mar:Kitt Moran.Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 10a-4p (closed Mon May-Sep). Free. 941-575-1718.

•Shangri-La Springs: 27750 Old US 41, Bonita Springs.Thru Apr 6: Human Potential. Mon-Fri

10a-3p. Free. 949-0749.

•Sheldon Fine Art: 460 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 10a10p. Free. 649-6255.

•Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers. Mar 4-27: Alina Eydel - Sacred Symmetry, Anastasia Zappas – Hair

Today; Apr 1-19: The Influence of Rauschenberg

– Jonas Stirner & Lawrence Voytek. 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 5:30close.Free. 204-9949.

•Sweet Art Gallery: 2054 Trade Center Way, Naples. Nov-AprMon-Fri 10a-5p, 1st Wed 5-8p, 3rd Fri 6-8p, Sat by appt; May-Oct MonFri 11a-4p & Sat by appt. Free. 597-2110.

•SWFL Museum of History: 2031 Jackson St, Ft Myers. Thru Jun 11: Civil Rights in the Sunshine State. Historical walking Tours Wed & Sat 10:30a thru Apr 30. Tue-Sat 10a5p. 321-7430.

•The Artist’s Gallery: 6240 Shirley St, #104, Naples. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat by appt. 596-5099.

•The Lady from Haiti: 110 10th St N, Naples. Mon-Sat 10:30a-5p. 649-8607.

•Tower Gallery: 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. Daily 10a-9p. Free. 340-6467.

•Trudy Labell Fine

Art: Bingham Galleria,2425 Tamiami Trail N, #102,Naples. Mon-Fri 11a-4p & Sat 11a2p. Free. 434-7778.

•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: 1922 Evans Ave, Ft Myers. Art by Marcus Jansen. Receptions 1st Fri of month 6-10p. By appt. Free. 240-1053.

•Vallez Studio: Crayton Cove, 784 12th Ave S, Naples. Free. 262-0381.

•Veron Ennis Modern Art: 10051 McGregor Blvd, # 201, Ft Myers. Sat 9a-1p & by appt. Free.849-7772.

•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. First Federal Gallery — Thru Mar 12: National Art Exhibition;Mar 15-31: Visual Arts Center Student Show;Apr 1 & 2: Charlotte Academy ;Apr 5-30: Primavera… It’s Spring!; May 3-21: CCPS Students; May 24-Jun 24: The Essence of Color. Goff Gallery —Mar 15-Apr 6: Salon De Refuses;Apr 915: Palette to Palate;Apr 19-May 18: Portrait Group.

Mon-Fri, 9a-4p & Sat 10a2p. Free. 951-639-8810.

•Watson MacRae Gallery: 2340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Mar 1-Apr 3: New York, New York; Apr 5May 1: Summer Salon. Mon-Sat 10:30a-5p. Free. 472-3386.

attractions

•Babcock Wilderness

Adventures: 8000 State Rd 31,Punta Gorda. TueSat. Reserve for tours. 800-500-5583.

•Bailey-Matthews Shell

Museum: 3075 SanibelCaptiva Rd, Sanibel. Raymond Burr Memorial Exhibit,Deep-Sea Mollusks Henry Domke - Nature Photographer. World Record-Sized Shells. Open Daily 10a-5p. 395h-2233.

•Baker Museum: ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Mar 6: Yves Saint Laurent + Halston - Fashioning the ‘70s; thru Mar 6: Dressed and Undressed - from the permanent collection; thru Mar 30: Paco Pomet; thru Jul 24: Dawn’s Forest –sculptures of Louise Nevelson; thru Jun19: Florida Contemporary; thru Jun 19: Naples Collects; opens May; Student Exhibition. Tue-Sat 10a-4p & Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.

•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 animal shows daily, Planetarium shows, WedSat. Bluegrass concerts 2nd & 4th Thu 12-4p. 10a-5p & Sun, 11a-5p. 275-3435.

•Cape Coral Historical Museum: 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Wed, Thu & Sun 1-4p. 7727037.

•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. Thru Mar 16: Apron Strings - Ties to the Past. Educational programs, Wed, 2pm. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 774-8476.

•Conservancy of SWFL: 1495 Smith Preserve Way off Goodlette Frank Rd. Mon-Sat 9:30a-4:30p. Free. 430-2466.

•Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: 375 Sanctuary Rd W, Naples. Blair Audubon Center, Boardwalk Exploration & Exhibits. Daily 7a-5:30p. Free. 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. Sat-Thu 7a-7p. Education Center: May-Dec 9a-4p, Jan-Apr 9a-5p. Wildlife Dr closed Sat.472-1100.

•Edison & Ford Winter

Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Mar 6-May 27: Fort Myers Founding Females. Ongoing: Edison & Rubber – A Scientific Quest, Edison & Ford in Florida. Daily 9a-5:30p. 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. Thru May 1: At War’s End – The Nuremberg Trials; Jan-Apr

Tue-Sat 12:30-5p, Sat & Sun 1-4p; May-Jul & Sep-Dec

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. Thru Jun 5:TheWay We Worked: Immokalee, Ranch & Garden.Mon-Fri 9a-4p. Free. 658-2466.

•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Thru Apr 26: Isle of Capri… A Place in Time. Tue-Sat 9a4p. Free. 642-1440.

•Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium: 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota. Eco-boat tours daily. Immersion Cinema. Daily, 10a-5p. 941-388-4441.

•Mound House: 451 Connecticut St, Ft Myers Beach. Free guided beach walks Tue 9a at Newton Park, 4650 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Guided kayak eco-tours Wed & Sat 9:30a. Demos & lectures. Free. 765-0865.

•Museum of the Everglades: 105 W Bwy,Everglades City. Mar 1-31: Bountiful & Beautiful, Paintings of Coastal Communities – the Everglades to Key West Connection. 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. Thru Apr 10: Nature Connects®: Art with LEGO® Bricks. Daily 9a5p, Tue8a-5p. 643-7275.

•Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Thru Mar 30: Naples’ Peaceful Places; Apr 2-Sep 30: Rest in Peace – Cemeteries of Collier County. Mon-Sat 9a4p. Free. 262-6525.

•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: TueSat 1-4p. Free. 261-8164.

•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Thru Apr 17:

Samurai - The Way of the Warrior; Ink, Silk and Gold - Islamic Art from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Circus Museum — Circus Posters Across Europe. Gardens of Ringling Guided Tour: Thu 10:30a. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.

•Rookery Bay

Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Thru Apr 4: Annual Florida Photography Exhibit. Daily programs: 11a & 2p. Guided boat & kayak tours Nov 4Apr 30 Tue & Th. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. 530-5940.

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

•Seminole Casino Resort: 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 800-218-0007.

•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 Military Museum & Library: 4820 Leonard St, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 9a-5p. Free. 541-8704.

•SWFL Museum of History: 2031 Jackson St, Ft Myers. Thru Jun 11: Civil Rights in the Sunshine State. Historical walking Tours Wed & Sat 10:30a thru Apr 30. Tue-Sat 10a5p. 321-7430.

•Williams Academy Black History Museum: Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 12-4p. Free. 332-8778.

parks

•Bonita Beach Park: 27954 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs. 533-7444.

•Bowditch Point Regional Park: 50 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Guided walks: Tue & Sat 9:30a Nov-Apr. 463-3764.

•Bunche Beach: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. Guided walks: 1st & 3rd Tue 5p Nov-Apr. 707-6794.

•Caloosahatchee Regional Park: 18500 North River Rd, Alva. Guided walk: 1st Sat & 3rd Tue of month 9a Sep-May. 693-2690.

•Collier-Seminole State Park: US 41 (Tamiami Trail), S Naples. Guided walks: Sat 10a. Hiking trail, self-guided boardwalk nature trail, exhibits, camping, fishing, boating canoeing. 394-3397.

•Delnor-Wiggins Pass State

Park: 11135 Gulfshore Dr, Naples. Beach, fishing, picnic areas. 597-6196.

•Estero Park: 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. 248-1609.

•Everglades National Park: Gulf Coast Visitor Center, 815 Oyster Bar Ln. Everglades City. 9a-4:30p. 695-3311.

•Hickeys Creek Mitigation Park: 17980 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva. Guided walks: 1st Tue 9a Sep-May. 6932690.

•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. Laughter Yoga: Fri 8a Nov-Apr. 229-7356.

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

•Matanzas Pass Preserve: 119 Bay Rd, Ft Myers Beach. Guided walks: Thu 9:30a Nov-Apr. 707-3015.

•Myakka River State Park: 13207 SR 72, Sarasota. Canoeing, camping, wildlife tours by air-boat & tram, scenic drive, guided walks. 361-6511.

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

•North Ft Myers Park: 2021 N Tamiami Tr, N Ft Myers. Yoga: Wed 6p. 652-4512.

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

•Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 7791 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Guided walks: daily 9a Nov-Apr. Free. 533-7550.

•Veterans Park: 55 Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres. 369-1521.

•Wa-Ke-Hatchee Park: 16730 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Flow Yoga & Mat Pilates: Mon-Thu 9a; Yoga & Meditation: Tue 4:30p; Tai chi: Wed 1p; Laughter

Yoga: Wed 6:30p. Classes free. 432-2154.

music & comedy

•Bert’s Bar & Grill: 4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha.

Live Tue-Sun. Tue: Scott Bryan 6:30p; Thu: Deb & The Dynamics 7:30p. 2823232.

•Big Game Waterfront Grill:

2200 Main St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music Sun-Fri 4-6p,Fri & Sat 7-10p. 4633043.

•Bootleggers Waterfront

Barbeque: 2200 Main St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music

Wed-Sun. 463-3043.

•Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Ft Myers. Mar 5: Backyard Bluesfest w Sean Chambers, Little Mike & The Tornadoes, Tommy Lee Cook & The Wildbunch; Mar 11: Reverend Billy Wirtz; Mar 19: Backyard Bluesfest w Terry Hanck, Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans, Tommy Lee Cook & The Wildbunch; Apr 9: Damon Fowler; Apr 16: Backyard Bluesfest w Commander Cody, TC Car & Bolts, Tommy Lee Cook & The Wildbunch. 693-7111.

•Cottage Bar: 1270 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nightly. 765-5440.

•Freds Food, Fun & Spirits!: 2700 Immokalee Rd., Naples. Live music WedSun. 431-7928.

•Laugh-In Comedy Café: 8595 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Comics Fri & Sat. 479-5233.

•Matanzas on the Bay: 414 Crescent St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely

6-9p. 463-3838.

•Off the Hook Comedy Club: Row Seafood, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, #1100, Naples. Comics FriSun. 389-6901.

•Old Naples Comedy Club: 1100 6th Ave S, Naples. Comics Thu-Sun. 4552844.

•RJ’s Bar & Grill: 1475 N. Tamiami Tr, N.Ft Myers. Live music nightly. 9979600.

•Seminole Casino Resort: Seminole Casino Immokalee, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. Mar 3: Los Lonely Boys; Mar 4: Tony Orlando; Mar 5: Mark Farner with Maiden Cane; Mar 17: Los Lobos; Mar 18: Michael McDonald; Mar 19: Molly Hatchett & The Outlaws. 800-218-0007.

•Sneaky Pete’s: 3465 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Live music nightly. 498-8887.

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

•Teri-Tini’s: 7050 Crystal Dr, Ft Myers. Live music nitely 7:30-11pm. 2775475.

•The Dek Bar: 4704 SE 15 Ave, Cape Coral. Live music nightly. 542-3745.

•The Hut at the Peace Tropical Gardens: 5150 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 225-0907.

•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. Mar 19: Neal McCoy; Apr 8: Exile with Janie Fricke; Apr 16: Jo Dee Messina; Apr 29: Kentucky Headhunters. 985-9839.

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

•Yabo: 16230 Summerlin Rd, Ft Myers. Live music. 225-9226.

FARMERS MARKETS

TUESDAY

•Surfside Sunset Market: Shops at Surfside, 2408 Surfside Blvd, Cape Coral. Nov-Apr 4-8p. 549-6900.

•Santini Sunrise Fresh Market: Santini Marina Plaza, 7225 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Nov-Mar 9a1p. 433-8810.

WEDNESDAY

•Bonita Springs Riverside Farmers Market: Riverside Park, 27300 Old 41 Rd, BonitaSprings. Nov-Apr 7a-1p. 949-6262.

•Fenway South Farmers’ Market: JetBlue Park, 11581 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. Nov-Mar 9a-1p. 218-1055.

•Marco Island Farmers Market: Veterans Community Park, 50 Bald Eagle Dr,Marco Island. Nov-Apr 7:30a-1:30p. 3893917.

THURSDAY

•Coconut Point Greenmarket: Coconut Point, 23106 Fashion Dr, Estero. Oct-Apr 9a-1p. 594-9358.

•Gulf Coast Town Center Farmers Market: 9903 Gulf Coast Main St, San Carlos Park. Nov-Apr 10a2p. 273-2350.

•River District Farmers Market: Centennial Park, 2000 W First St, Ft Myers. 7a-1p. 321-7100.

•McGregor Fresh Market: Faith United Methodist Church, 15690 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Nov-Mar 9a-1p. 433-8810.

FRIDAY

•Bayfront Farmers Market: 465 Bayfront Pl, Naples. 4-8p. 293-9703.

•Bonita Springs Fresh Food Market: SWFL Performing Arts Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. Oct-Mar9a-1p. 389-6901.

•Friendly Farmers Market: Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 3-7p. 786942-8300.

Wine& Dine SWFLDININGGUIDE

BERT'S BAR & SEAFOOD GRILL : 4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 2823232. DAILYFROM 11AM. Million dollar waterfront view and quality food at reasonable prices. Casual dining on the dock. Featuring grouper, Gulf shrimp and certified angus burgers. Live entertainment. 'All-UCan-Eat' Fish Fry Wed & Fri 4-9pm. www.bertsbar.com

BROADWAY PALM DINNER

THEATRE: 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft. Myers. 278-4422. WED-SUN 5:30PM DINNER & 7PM SHOW, WITH SELECTED CHILDREN’S MATINEES 11:45AM LUNCH & 1:15PM SHOW. Southwest Florida's premier Dinner Theatre, is a great destination for those looking for quality entertainment and a delicious buffet at a great price. www.broadwaypalm.com

EL GAUCHO INCA : 4383 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-7504. MON-THU 11:30AM-9PM, FRI 11:30AM-10PM, SAT 12-10PM, SUN 12-8PM. Highest quality and freshest foods, always prepared to your desired taste. Three-country cuisine style and professional service with a personal touch. Special occasions, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, company parties, and more. www.elgauchoinca.com

FOGG CAFÉ atNaples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 643-7275. DAILY 9AM-5PM. Unique and creative food using local, sustainable and seasonal products including items from the Garden itself. Menus are changed seasonally, focusing on

•Government Complex Farmers Market: 3335 US 41 E, Naples. 11a-2p.

•Lakes Park Farmers Market: 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. Nov-Apr 9a-1p. 691-9249.

•Fort Myers Beach Farmers Market: 1st St & 2nd St, under Sky Bridge, Ft Myers Beach.Nov-Apr 7:30-11:30a. 765-0202.

•Shoppes at Vanderbilt Farmers Market: Collection at Vanderbilt, 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. 12-4p. 273-2350.

SATURDAY

•Alliance for the Arts’ GreenMarket: 10091 McGregor Blvd., Ft Myers. 9a-1p. 939-2787.

•Bonita Springs Farmers Market: The Promenade Shoppes, 26811 South Bay Dr,Bonita Springs. 7a-12p. 495-8464.

•Bonita Springs Lions Market: Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track parking lot,10601 SE Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7am12:30pm.992-4011.

•Cape Coral Farmers

high quality. In addition to incorporating an exciting garden-to-table inspired menu, Fogg Café offers some of the most beautiful dining views in the area. www.naplesgarden.org

IL POMODORO : 9861 Gladiolos Dr, Ft Myers. 985-0080. LUNCH: MON-FRI 11AM-2PM, DINNER: MON-SAT 4:309PM. Quaint and colorful familyowned restaurant specializing in home-cooked Italian cuisine and fine wine. From chicken, veal and seafood to pizza and pasta, they use only the freshest ingredients and flavors worthy of anyone's grandmother. www.ilpomodororestaurant.com

SHANGRI-LA SPRINGS: 27750 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. 949-5647. MON-FRI 11:30AM-3PM. Serving organic lunch weekdays.Dine in a beautiful dining room or take lunch outdoors and picnic under a tree. Offering a selection of salads and wraps as well as vegetarian, vegan and protein options. All food is fresh, organic and locally grown. Reservations suggested for parties of four. Private Luncheons can be arranged. www.shangrilasprings.com

THE HUTat the Peace Tropical Gardens : 5150 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 225-0907. T UE -S UN 11:30AM-CLOSE. Extraordinary dining experience at Florida’s most exceptional entertainment destination. Enjoy our stunning surroundings as you delight in all-new menus from a quick meal to an evening of casual paradise dining. www.hutrestaurant.com

Market: 2051 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral. Nov-Apr 8a-1p. 549-6900.

•Cornerstone Farmers Market: Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 8200 Immokalee Rd, Naples. Oct-Apr 8a-1p.

•North Naples Farmers Market: North Naples United Methodist Church, 6000 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. Nov-May 8a-1p. 398-8623.

•Friendly Farmers Market: Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 9a-3p. 786-942-8300.

•Naples Green Market: 2150 Goodlette Rd, Naples. Oct-Apr 8a-1p. 594-9358.

•Pine island Seafood & Farmer’s Market: Phillips Park, 5675 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. Feb-Apr 8a12p.283-0888.

•Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt Farmers Market: Collection at Vanderbilt, Airport Pulling Rd & Vanderbilt Beach

Rd,Naples. Oct-May 8a-1p. 273-2350.

•Third Street Farmer’s Market: 1220 Third St S, Naples. 7:30-11:30a. 6496707

SUNDAY

•Green Market at Miromar Outlets: 10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Nov-Apr 10a2p. 948-3766.

•Naples Depot Museum Farmers Market: 1051 5th Ave, Naples. Nov-Apr 10a2p. 293-9703.

•North Naples Green Market: Ole Towne Center, 8020 Grand Lely Dr, Naples. 12-4p. 594-9358.

•Pine Island Tropical Fruit Market: Stringfellow Rd & Ficus Tree Ln, Bokeelia. 10a-3p.

•Pine Ridge Farmers Market: Pine Ridge Rd & Airport Pulling Rd, Naples. Oct-May 9a-2p. 200-4401.

•Sanibel Island Farmers Market: Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 8a-1p. 691-9249.