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Southwest Florida Symphony to host movie screening of ‘Green Book’ Aug. 11

The Southwest Florida Symphony, the only professional orchestra in Lee County and fourth oldest orchestra in the state, will feature “Green Book” as part of its “Cinema with the Symphony” summer movie screening series The showing will take place at 6:30 p m , Friday, Aug 11, at the symphony’s Artistic & Operations Center at Bell Tower in Fort Myers, 13499 S Cleveland Ave , Suite #175

Lee County Black History Society Executive Director Autumn Watkins Holloway will introduce the film and provide insight into the Green Book’s significance for our local community. The pre-screening remarks begin at 6 p m

Tickets are $20 Popcorn, wine, soft drinks and movie style snacks will be available for a suggested donation Proceeds from these fundraising events will be used to support the symphony’s programming and educational initiatives At all showings, attendees will receive a discount code that can be used toward the purchase of concert tickets during the symphony’s 2023-24 season

The Southwest Florida Symphony’s “Cinema with the Symphony” features a variety of music-themed movies The last movie screening of the series featuring “Quartet” will be held Friday, Sept. 22.

To reserve tickets, visit swflso org or call 239-4181500

The Alliance for the Arts to present Into the Green: Botanical Insights through Aug. 28

The Alliance for the Arts invites the public to its opening reception of Into the Green: Botanical Insights by Susan Martin on August 4 from 5 to 7 p m The free event features the works of the Merritt Island based painter Susan Martin as well as light refreshments The exhibit will be on view from August 4-28, 2023 at 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.

For more information visit www ArtInLee org

About Alliance for the Arts

The Alliance for the Arts is a nonprofit community visual and performing arts center located in the heart of Fort Myers, Florida. Since 1975, the Alliance has been committed to transforming lives and improving community through the arts The Alliance campus and galleries are open to the public from 9 a m to 7 p m Tuesday through Friday, and from 9 a m to 1 p m on Saturdays

Located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard just south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers For more information, p l e a s e c a l l 2 3 9 - 9 3 9 - 2 7 8 7 , v i s i t u s a t www ArtInLee org, find us on Facebook, Instagram or follow us on Twitter

Comedian Josh Blue brings his ‘Freak Accident Tour’ to Seminole Casino Hotel Oct. 28

GOLD Entertainment presents comedian Josh Blue live in concert as part of “The Freak Accident Tour” at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Saturday, Oct 28 at 8 p m with doors opening at 7 p m Advance tickets are on sale now for $49. Additional fees may apply

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster or at www moreinp a r a d i s e c o m

Attendees must be 21 years old

Parking is free

After his groundbreaking win on “Last C o m i c

Standing” in 2006, Blue has risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world In 2018, Blue crushed his set on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon ” In the same year, he was honored with a performance at the William H Macy Gala at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada He wrapped up 2018