Broadway Palm is dying to bring you ‘Murder in Paradise’

Broadway Palm is dying to bring you "Murder in Paradise" playing now through Aug 12 This fun night of murder mystery comedy is an interactive production, wrapped around a four-course meal that is served to your table by the suspects, of course. Bring your imagination and appetite it’s comedy to die for!

You’re invited to a very special birthday party! When you arrive, you’ll be given a new name and a new identity for the evening as you are an honored guest During the course of the evening, you’ll witness several crimes, including at least one murder, and it’s your job to figure out “who dunnit ” There will be a detective to lead the investigation, but you’re

HGTV Star, John Gidding to speak at Edison and Ford Winter Estates

John Gidding, an architectural designer, tv host, and author will give a special presentation about his newly published book, "At Home with Nature, a Guide to Sustainable, Natural Landscaping" on Sunday, July 30, at Edison and Ford Winter Estates The book provides plans for turning a turfgrass lawn into a well-designed landscape, with the goal of welcoming pollinators and other wildlife, using less water, eliminating pesticides and herbicides, and minimizing fertilizer use.

Books will be sold at the event, and Gidding will be available for signing, starting at 10 a m near the Banyan Café at the Estates The presentation will start at noon and will be held in the South Florida Water Management District building at 2301 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901 (next to the Estates)

Gidding was previously the host of the HGTV shows “Curb Appeal,” “Curb Appeal Xtreme,” “Designed to Sell” and more He stars in the popular YouTube show, “In the Room” and is a frequent guest on Rachel Ray He has designed landscapes around the world; a few of his projects include the Brooklyn Bridge Park, Union Square in New York City, the campus plan for Carnegie Mellon University, and a pavilion for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing

"After years of installing lifeless lawns, I finally came to the stark realization of their ecological harm - ever since, I embarked on a journey to promote native planting," said John Gidding "In the pages of my new book, I invite you to join me in this voyage where we understand our relationship with nature, in the context of the history of the North American landscape " free to do a little detective-work yourself Become part of the action or just sit back and watch the mystery unfold while enjoying a fabulous dinner Prizes are awarded to the person that solves, or comes closest to solving, the mystery This fun-filled evening is perfect for the entire family and a unique way to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion!

Performances are Wednesday through Saturday evenings and tickets are $65 each Tickets are now on sale and can be reserved by calling 239-278-4422, by visiting BroadwayPalm com or by stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers

In partnership with the nursery, FastGrowingTrees, Gidding is facilitating a donation of trees to be planted in the gardens at the Estates to assist with hurricane recovery Several trees will also be given away to visitors during the event, and some will be donated to other organizations in Lee County

In celebration of Henry Ford’s birthday, the event is free and open to the public (does not include tours, or admission to the museum or laboratory) Register at EdisonFord org to reserve a seat for the presentation Registration also ensures entry in the tree giveaways For more information about the Estates, visit www edisonford org

Edison and Ford Winter Estates is at 2350 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers