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Theater to present ‘Little Women’

The Fort Myers Theatre is performing “Little Women: The Broadway Musical” on Feb 3-12 at 16120 San Carlos Blvd , Fort Myers Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, it follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America Tickets are $ 2 5 - 3 5 F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a n d t i c k e t s , v i s i t https://ftmyerstheatre com/

Hodges Connect and Investment Concepts to present Successful

Retirement Seminars in Februar y Hodges Connect Professional Education and Training, and Investment Concepts present a series of three seminars about the many aspects of planning for a successful retirement The February seminars will be held from 6-8 p m at Hodges Universityin Building H

Attendees will learn about strategies to manage dayto-day finances, tax reduction, and investment management Additionally, attendees will learn about proper planning to be prepared for a comfortable financial future Some of the seminar topics include financial basics, retirement income, risk management, investments, and estate planning

The instructor for the seminars is Esai Ferguson, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional. He operates Investment Concepts, a private practice

The seminar dates are on Thursday, Feb 9, 16, and 23 The cost is $75 and includes one Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement workbook Each attendee may bring a spouse or friend for free Hodges University is at 4501 Colonial Blvd , Fort Myers

T o r e g i s t e r a n d g e t m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t https://www hodges edu/retirement-seminar

The Laborator y Theater of Florida to present ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’

T h e L a b o r a t o r y T h e a t e r o f F l o r i d a t o p r e s e n t

“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” Feb 10 through March 11

Sweeney Todd, an unjustly-exiled barber, returns to 19th-century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice Mrs Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up and the carnage has only just begun!

Book by Hugh Wheeler, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Based on the 1973 play of the same name by Christopher Bond

Photography and videography of this production are strictly prohibited.

Don't wait! Reserve your seats early for this thrilling musical!

Performance dates:

∫ Feb 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25 at 8 p m

∫ Feb 12, 19, and 26 at 2 p m

∫ March 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11 at 8 p m

∫ March 5 at 2 p m

For more information visit https://laboratorytheaterflorida com/2022-23-season/ or call 239-218-0481

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Edison, Ford estates to host Spring Garden Festival

The Edison and Ford Winter Estates will host its annual Spring Garden Festival on Feb. 11-12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p m outdoors under large shade trees at the estates, at 2350 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers

Over 60 vendors from around the state will have exotic and native plants and trees for sale

The festival will also feature food trucks and live music

“This event has grown over the last 10 years,” Horticulture Director Debbie Hughes said “Each year, we have more vendors participating, which gives our members and visitors a larger selection of plants to choose from ”

Vendors will have many types of plants and trees, including air plants, bromeliads, butterfly plants, cacti, fruit trees, herbs, hibiscus, orchids, palms, succulents and hard-to-find species They will also offer garden supplies, such as flowerpots, fertilizer and worm castings

The Garden Shoppe will also be open and offer a large selection of unusual tropical and Florida native plants that thrive in Southwest Florida Ceramic flowerpots, vegetable and flower seeds, garden art, and gardening gift items will be available for purchase Members receive a discount on all their purchases

A limited number of garden carts will be available, so attendees are encouraged to bring a cart or wagon for transporting their plants A designated plant holding tent and loading spot will be offered

Parking and admission to the festival is free

F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t t h e e v e n t , v i s i t EdisonFord org

Share the Love: Dueling Pianos 2023

This Valentine’s Day, share the love and enjoy an interactive outdoor dueling piano concert with a catered buffet dinner benefiting two great organizations: the Alliance for the Arts and Our Mother’s Home

Feel good about doing good, eating good and drinking good, as proceeds from this event will benefit both the Alliance for the Arts and Our Mother’s Home Tickets are $100 per person and include dinner, dessert, entertainment and a champagne toast Gates open at 5 p m and the show takes place from 6 – 10 p m on the Alliance for the Arts festival grounds under our new café lights