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Rachel Moulton makes her Florida Rep debut in Lewis Black’s ‘One Slight Hitch,’ January 6-28 in the Historic Arcade Theatre in Fort Myers’ River District. ONTHE COVER: ‘Re-Purposed,’ at The Ringling Museum of Art, February 13–May 17

NEWS & PREVIEWS

Botanical Garden Hosts Sculpture Exhibit

Naples Botanical Garden and the National Sculpture Society are presenting ‘All Creatures Great and Small,’ featuring 32 sculptures, all with an animal theme, many created in bronze. The exhibit will be on display throughout the Naples Botanical Garden, January 8 – March 8.

The sculptures were created by some of the country’s most exciting artists, including the President of Bok Tower Gardens, David Price, whose lifelike alligator, ‘Focused Attention,’ measures nearly 10 feet long. Other noted wildlife and animal sculptors with work on view include Kent Ullberg, Floyd DeWitt, Bart Walter, and Leo Osborne, as well as pieces by several talented new artists from across the United States.

National Sculpture Society was founded in New York City in 1893 by a group of America’s most prominent sculptors. Its members have created much of this country’s public sculptures, coins, and medals since the late 1800s. The Society received nearly 100 entries for ‘All Creatures Great and Small.’ A panel of five jurors, including two representatives from Naples Botanical Garden, reviewed all show submissions and selected the final pieces to exhibit.

Garden docents will be available to discuss the works. The exhibit is free with general admission.

Naples Botanical Garden is

Lurrie Bell and his Chicago Blues Band headline the Bonita Blues Festival, Saturday night, March 8, in Riverside Park.

170-acres of gardens featuring the plants and cultures of the tropics and subtropics between the latitudes of 26 degrees North and 26 degrees South including Brazil, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and Florida. There is also an interactive Children’s Garden along with 90 acres of restored natural habitats, walking trails and a Butterfly Garden.

The Naples Botanical Garden, open daily 9am-5pm, is located at 4820 Bayshore Dr. in Naples. For information, call 643-7275.

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hris Cain and Lurrie Bell’s Chicago Blues Band headline the 9th annual Bonita Blues Festival, Friday & Saturday, March 7 & 8, in Riverside Park in downtown

The exhibit, ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ includes 32 scultures throughout the Naples Botanical Garden.

Bonita Springs. Gates open Friday at 1pm, with music 1:30-9pm, and open Saturday at 11am, with music from 11:30am-9pm. Headlining the concerts are award-winning singer and guitarist, Chris Cain on Friday night and multiple award-winning Chicago blues icon, Lurrie Bell, closing the weekend festival on Saturday night. Also scheduled to perform are roots ‘n’ blues supergroup Southern Hospitality, featuring Damon Fowler, Victor Wainwright & JP Soars, as well as

Miami all-star blues guitarist Albert Castiglia, the Jeremiah Johnson Band from St. Louis, Israeli Blues Challenge winner Ori Naftaly, the Rusty Wright Band from Michigan, the Old No.5’s from Kansas City, the Ben Rice Band from Oregon, the Peterson Brothers from Austin, TX and 2015 Southwest Florida Blues Society IBC Challenge winner RJ Howson Band.

FRIDAY March6

1:30PM: Peterson Brothers

3PM: Old No. 5’s

4:30PM: Ori Naftaly

6PM: Albert Castiglia

7:30PM: Chris Cain

SATURDAY March7

11:30AM: RJ Howson Band

1PM: Ben Rice Band

2:30PM:Rusty Wright Band

4PM: Jeremiah Johnson Band

6PM: Southern Hospitality (Damon Fowler, Victor Wainwright & JP Soars)

7:30PM: Lurrie Bell’s Chicago Blues Band

Blankets and deck chairs allowed, but no coolers or pets. Concert rain or shine.

Proceeds of the Bonita Blues Festival will benefit the Bonita Springs Assistance Office, Music for Minors Foundation and The Music Therapy Program at the Golisano Children’s Hospital. Riverside Park is located at 26740 Pine Ave., off W. Terry St., in Bonita Springs. For information, call 898-2939.

The exhibit, ‘Florida in the Civil War,’ at the SWFLMuseum of History, includes documents, letters, uniforms, and other artifacts from the Civil War.

History Museum Hosts Civil War Exhibit

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Myers, the Southwest Florida Museum of History is hosting a special exhibit, ‘Florida in the Civil War,’ featuring framed documents, interactive exhibits, artillery, letters, medical surgical kits, Confederate money, a ceremonial sword, and other artifacts dating from the Civil War era.

Visitors can try on uniforms, hear music of the era and listen to letters exchanged between a soldier and his wife during the war.

Although often overlooked, Florida played an important role in the Civil War. The state sent the largest percentage of troops to fight, and also contributed much-needed supplies, like salt and beef, to soldiers and their families throughout the Confederacy.

Abandoned following the Seminole Wars, Fort Myers was reoccupied by Union soldiers in December 1863 to confiscate livestock from cattle ranches, preventing shipment of beef to Confederate armies. It also was used as a refugee center for escaped slaves and Union sympathizers. The fort was garrisoned by the 2nd Florida Cavalry, a company of the 110th New York Volunteers, and a company of black soldiers of the 2nd United States Colored Infantry.

The Battle of Fort Myers was fought on February 25, 1865, during the last months of the Civil War. Fighting broke out when the Confederate Cattle Guard Battalion demanded the fort to surrender. The demand was refused, leading to the exchange of fire throughout the day. The Cattle Guard Battalion retreated the next morning. One black Union soldier was killed in the skirmish and two Union soldiers were injured. One Confederate soldier was injured.

‘Florida in the Civil War’ is on display January 10 – March 30 at the Southwest Florida Museum of History, located at 2031 Jackson St. in the Fort Myers River District. The museum is open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Call 3217430 for information.

Matsumotos Exhibit at The Alliance

The Alliance for the Arts presents, ‘Matsumoto,’ an exhibition featuring new fiber artwork by Polly Matsumoto and prints by her late husband, renowned artist and

weaving in the 1960s. Her mixed media works incorporate weavings, paintings, and found objects to create pieces rich with colors and textures.

The Alliance for the Arts campus and galleries, located at 10091 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers, are free and open to the public from Mon-Fri 9am-5pm & Sat 9am-1pm. Call 939-2787 for information.

designer Ikki Matsumoto, who passed away last year after a long & successful career. The artistic couple spent years in Southwest Florida making their art, and operated a gallery on Sanibel Island for more than a decade.

The MATSUMOTO opening reception on February 13 from 57pm is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be on display from February 6-28. Prints by Fort Myers artist Mike Kiniry will be displayed in the Member Gallery. A Dozen Portraits: Diana Rutherford will be featured in the Foulds Theatre Lobby.

Ikki Matsumoto was born in 1935, in Tokyo, Japan. He came to the U.S. in 1955 and studied at the John Herron School of Art in Indianapolis. He met his future wife, fiber artist Polly Adamson, after transferring to the Art Academy of Cincinnati, Ohio a few years later.

Ikki worked in advertising for more than 15 years before moving to Sanibel Island in 1975, where he established a career as a painter and printmaker. He and Polly opened a gallery in 1987 which they operated for more than a decade.

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The Alliance for the Arts presents, ‘Matsumoto,’ an exhibit of Polly’s fiber art and Ikki’s graphics, February 6-28.

Florida Rep Premieres Lewis Black Play F

lorida Repertory Theatre will be presenting the Florida premiere of ‘One Slight Hitch,’ a madcap romantic comedy farce from popular stand-up comedian and writer, and regular special commentator on ‘The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.’

"We are delighted to continue our season with a Florida Premiere that is sure to keep audiences laughing," said Producing Artistic Director, Robert Cacioppo,. “Sit back, relax, and enjoy this wildly funny family as they stumble their way through One Slight Hitch.”

Life in suburban Cincinnati circa 1981 is good for Doc and Delia

Coleman. It’s the morning of their daughter’s wedding and they plan to throw her the lavish celebration they never had. Everything is perfect — until the doorbell rings and one slight hitch wreaks glorious havoc on all of their best laid plans.

The production features ensemble member, Carrie Lund; performance intern, Courtney Feiman; and a cast making their Florida Rep debuts: Georgia Mallory Guy, Martin LaPlateny, Rachel Moulton, Sid Solomon, and Nate Washburn.

Ms. Lund is Florida Rep's cofounder and Associate Producer, and was last seen in this season’s ArtStage opener Tribes, last season’s Heart Song, and the nationally acclaimed production of Arsenic and Old Lace.

Florida Rep Associate Artistic Director, Chris Clavelli directs the production and is joined by a creative team including set designer Ray Recht, lighting designer Matthew McCarthy, costume designer Stefanie Genda, sound designer John Kiselica, and production stage manager Linda Harris Lewis Black’s ‘One Slight Hitch’ plays at Florida Rep January 9-28 with previews on January 6-8 in the Historic Arcade Theatre in Fort Myers’ River District, located on Bay St. between Jackson & Hendry Streets. For information, call 332-4488.

Sanibel Music Fest Celebrates 29 Years

The Sanibel Music Festival is celebrating its 29th season, this year, with Tuesday and Saturday night concerts by world renowned artists throughout the month of March at the Congregational United Church of Christ on Sanibel. The 2015 Music Festival features pianist Jon Nakamatsu on March 3; the Claremont Piano Trio on March 7; pianist Sara Daneshpour on March 10; the Emerson String Quartet on March 14; the American Chamber Players, with guest clarinetist Chad Burrow, on March 21; and The Opera Theater of Connecticut performing ‘An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein’ on March 24 and ‘Puccini: Selections from La Bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, and Turandot,’ on March 28.

All concerts start at 8pm. Congregational United Church of Christ is located at 2050 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel Island. For information, call 344-7025.

FGCU Art ExhibitExplores Mercury in Marine Life

The ArtLab Gallery in the Bower School of Music & the Arts at Florida Gulf Coast University presents ‘Joe Griffith: Mercury Switch,’ with an opening reception at 5pm, January 15. A Gallery Talk with the artist is scheduled for January 13 at the Print Studio of the Arts Complex with a walkthrough of the display.

The exhibition features sculpture, photography and mixed media tracing the flow of mercury through the environment into marine life and the human body.

Joe Griffith is a nationallyrecognized artist whose interest in science and the natural world allowed him to engage scientists at FGCU in their research on mercury in marine life. Griffith conceived of an exhibition that highlights a number of ways people contribute to and suffer from the accumulation of mercury in the environment. His artwork considers its presence around and inside us in an attempt to inspire change in the handling and disposal of this toxic substance.

As part of the exhibition, the public is invited to send in photographs showing their

amalgam dental fillings. The photos will be displayed in the gallery to draw attention to the use of mercury in fillings.

‘Joe Griffith: Mercury Switch’ is on view January 15-February 12. The ArtLab is located in the Library on FGCU’s main campus at 10501 FGCU Blvd. S. Parking Lot 7. Regular viewing hours are Mon-Wed & Fri 10am-4pm and Thu 10am-8pm. Call 590-7199 for information.

Symphony Plays Songs of Rat Pack and Fred & Ginger

This winter, the Gulf Coast Symphony presents two Symphonic Pops concerts featuring the classic sounds of The Rat Pack and routines of Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers.

The Rat Pack concert on January 18 is a recreation of the legendary Sands Hotel performances by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr., performed by Broadway veterans Sal Viviano, Nat Chandler and Eric Jordan Young. Classic songs such as Martin’s ‘That's Amore,’ Sinatra’s ‘The Lady is a Tramp," and Sammy Davis’ ‘Mr. Bojangles” will be performed with the Gulf Coast Symphony.

February 8 the Symphony performs the music of the films of Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers in a night of song and dance, Dancing & Romancing, featuring Joan Hess & Kirby Ward.

Both concerts are at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, at 13350 Edison Pkwy. in Fort Myers, and begin at 7pm. For information, call 277-1700 or 481-4849.

BIG ARTS Introduces New Week-Long Workshops

For three weeks in February BIG ARTS is offering a new program, called ‘A Week On,’ that offer unique access and insight into the history, art, beaches, foliage, and historic buildings on Captiva Island. ‘A Week On’ Captiva’ encompasses three separate events where participants to learn the story of early Captiva settlements, experience the magic of the Rauschenberg Estate or enjoy painting en plein air on the Gulf.

"BIG ARTS has offered workshops almost since our inception," says Lee Ellen Harder, Executive Director. "Providing opportunities for lifelong learningfrom painting, drawing, and pottery, to history, religion, and technology-is central to our mission. These programs take that learning experience a step further and deeper to enable participants to really engage in the topics, but still within just a week's time."

A Week On Education

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A Week On Education offers participants the opportunity to learn more about and discuss the state of education in our community and throughout our country. The popular Current Events Discussion Group, which meets every Monday at BIG ARTS, starts it off on January 26.

On January 28, the FORUM Lecture Series will feature Kevin Carey, Director of the Education Policy Program at the New America Foundation and an expert on pre-K-12 and higher education issues. Carey will address ‘creating the future of learning’ in his lecture. The FORUM event itself is already sold out, but BIG ARTS is offering a first-ever live simulcast of a FORUM lecture at the Sanibel Community House for nonFORUM-subscribers to be able to participate in all the week's events.

On January 29, a panel of education professionals —covering pre-K through college, Connecticut to Lee County to Watts, Los Angeles — present, discuss and take questions about our education systems and what to do about

The American Chamber Players perform March 14 during the 29th annual Sanibel Music Festival.

them. participants also work in small groups to formulate problem statements and potential solutions to share with the audience.

The week wraps up again at Current Events on February 2, to review and share what participants have learned.

A Week On Captiva FEBRUARY 17-21 Inside the Rauschenberg Studio

Centered on the rich art and history of Captiva, A Week On Captiva begins in February with a guided stroll through the island's historic village. The walking tour includes sites and tales from the past 130 years, such as McCarthy's Marina, the site of the island's original mailboat service, Chapel By The Sea and the Historic Gallery at the Captiva Library, plus lunch at the Old Captiva House at 'Tween Waters Inn.

On February 19, BIG ARTS will host a rare tour of the Rauschenberg Studio & Estate.

Acclaimed as one of the leading artists of the 20th century, Bob Rauschenberg came to Captiva in

1970, spending almost 40 years living and working on the island. His 20-acre estate has been transformed into a creative center that welcomes artists from around the world to live, work and create. Participants will experience the magic of Rauschenberg's state-ofthe-art studio, the ‘Ding’ Darling Fish House and the Weeks House. The centerpiece of the week is a three-day plein air workshop, February 19-21. Renowned artist and instructor Douglas David leads this new course in which participants will learn the basic principles of oil painting landscapes and seascapes en plein air — literally ‘in full air’ outdoors. Days one and three take place at the Captiva Community Center, where students will be indoors learning and outdoors on the beach painting. Day two will be spent at the Rauschenberg Residency, painting and learning at sites throughout the estate. Douglas David will lead a plein air class. "BIG ARTS has held plein air workshops before, and offers numerous painting classes each season," adds Harder. "But this is a

very special opportunity not only to learn from a highly regarded plein air artist, but also to be able to experience the Rauschenberg Estate and paint some of the same scenes that inspired Bob's talent for so many years."

BIG ARTS is located at 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Call 395-0900 for information.

Black & White Exhibit Features Florida Artists

The Alliance for the Arts is bringing together four accomplished Florida artists who all work primarily in black & white for its January exhibit, The Black & White. The opening reception January 9, 5-7pm is free and open to the public. All four artists –Luke Greer, Ted Lincoln, Steve Pennisi, and Joel Shapses –will hold a free Gallery Walk on January 10 at 10am.

The Black & White exhibit will be on display January 9-January 31. Works by Alliance instructors and their students will be displayed in the Member Gallery. The Alliance campus and galleries, located at 10091 McGregor Blvd in Fort Myers, are open to the public from Mon-Fri 9am-5pm & Sat 9am-1pm. Call 939-2787 for information.

TheatreZone Presents Broadway Stars B

roadway and television star Megan Hilty will perform three concerts of Broadway showstoppers, along with selections from her new album, ‘It Happens All the Time’ when she makes her Southwest Florida concert debut for TheatreZone at the G & L Theatre, January 23 at 8pm and January 24 at 2 & 8pm. Hilty was the star of NBC's ‘Smash’ and starred on Broadway in ‘Wicked’ and ‘9 to 5: The

Musical,’ and is currently starring on NBC's ‘Sean Saves The World.’

Legendary Broadway singer Andrea McArdle is returning for the fourth time to TheatreZone to headline the non-profit Equity theatre group’s 10th anniversary concerts February 20-22.

The anniversary concert cast includes TheatreZone co-founder Karen Molnar as well as Larry Alexander, Karen Cipriani, Wayne Morton, Gerrit Vandermeer, Carolann Sanita, and Charles Fornara, backed by a 10-piece live orchestra and conducted by Danni.

The concert will include songs from the group’s past decade of musical performances and concludes with Ms. McArdle’s rendition of ‘Tomorrow,’ from ‘Annie – The Musical.’

Four concerts are scheduled for February 20 at 8pm, February 21 at 8pm, and February 21 at 2 & 7:30pm. There is a wine and cheese reception immediately following each concert in the G & L Theatre annex.

TheatreZone is in residence and performs in the intimate 250-seat G & L Theatre housed on the campus

of The Community School of Naples, one block north of Pine Ridge Rd. at 13275 Livingston Rd. For information, call 888-966-3352.

WANTED volunteers

ArtFest Fort Myers, Southwest Florida’s premier fine art festival, is seeking volunteers for its 15th anniversary, February 6-8. Volunteers work a four-hour shift and can choose to help with the professional artists, sell commemorative shirts and

posters, assist in the children’s Art Yard, welcome VIP’s, or one of dozens of other assignments. Call 768-3602 for information.

artists

The Alliance for the Arts is seeking artists of original works in all printmaking media, including monoprints, monotypes, mixed printmaking media and threedimensional prints, for juried exhibition scheduled for March 625. Applications are due February 7. Works will be judged by Lise Drost, Associate Professor, Chair of the Department of Art & Art History at the University of Miami. First, second and third place winners receive cash awards. For information, call 939-2787.

actresses

The Naples Players will hold auditions for ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore,’ on January 17 at 2pm at the Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Ave. S. in Naples. No appointments necessary. Five women of all ages above 19 years of age are needed. Those auditioning are

asked to prepare a monologue of their choosing from the script. Rehearsals begin February 16. Show dates are April 1-25. Call 434-7340 for information.

playwrights

Gulfshore Playhouse is seeking submissions for its third annual New Works Festival, planned for October. The New Works Festival will bring together four playwrights and a team of actors and directors for a week-long festival in which each playwright will hone their play and then present their work to an audience. Gulfshore Playhouse will accept the first 125 submissions from playwrights and agents for consideration. Those interested should submit digital copies of plays that have not had a full production. Gulfshore Playhouse will announce ten plays selected as semifinalists for the Third Annual New Works Festival on August 1. Four finalists will then be chosen to participate in the festival and receive a $500 honorarium. For more information, call 261-7529.

Andrea McArdle performs at TheatreZone’s 10th Anniversary concerts, February 23 &24.

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ollis Jeffcoat speaks only one language, one that doesn’t revolve around letters, but instead is made up entirely of color and canvas. For 35 years she has been painting all day, every day. “My work is my life. I’m driven, and I love it,” she admits.

Jeffcoat’s work is widely collected and hangs in several museums in Canada and New York City, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum and the Morgan Library. She’s had 21 solo exhibits, numerous speaking engagements nationally and internationally, and 44 group shows in the United States, Canada and France. Her paintings grace the homes of collectors and the famous, such as the Matese family, Frances Bacon and Joan Mitchell, to name a few.

A fifth generation Floridian, Jeffcoat has lived and taught in Florida, France, Canada, and New York.

At one time she owned an art school in Naples, with friend and fellow artist Maureen Watson.

“I met Hollis in 2001 at an art function in Naples,” says Watson, owner of the Watson MacRae Gallery on Sanibel. “I discovered that she attended the New York Studio School, an acclaimed and rigorous institution. I was familiar with the kind of painting their artists produce. As expected, I found her work to be extremely accomplished. She is a great colorist who infuses her paintings with energy and spirit which moves it to a new level.”

Watson continues, “Whenever a gallery devotes the entire space to one artist, it is a big commitment. It’s a statement about the artists’ talent, stature and exceptional work. Since I’ve owned the gallery, I’ve had only a few solo exhibits and Hollis was one of them. One of the things I admire is that she continues to be true to oil painting even though it may not be as fashionable as other forms of art. She carries on the tradition but in a very contemporary way.”

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at the Watson MacRae Gallery on Sanibel island

Jeffcoat is an abstract painter. She explains that abstract art is an acquired taste and is not meant to depict any particular thing. The viewer is expected to feel as well as see the image. “One doesn’t walk up to my paintings and have everything spelled out for them,” Jeffcoat says. “It’s not so representational that everyone sees the same thing. My purpose is to take them on a journey.”

“Everyone is always trying to figure out what an abstract painting is supposed to be,” says Watson. “It’s the natural thing

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our brains want to do. In essence this form of art is meant to be felt. Hollis goes beyond abstract expressionism, managing to create a style that is hers alone. Her work always reflects her love of nature therefore is filled with intensity.”

After spending 25 years away from her native Florida, Hollis returned to Sanibel in 2009. “As much as I loved living in New York, it was no longer conducive to my work,” she says. “I paint landscapes, my work is based on nature. Living in a loft in New York just didn’t make sense.”

Growing up in Southwest Florida infused her blood with the love of this lush nature and she took that wherever she traveled. She explains, “My paintings are based on the contact between my sensibility and nature. I know what I’m looking for when I start a painting, but as the process progresses my emotions take over and I let it evolve.”

At first the Jeffcoat family wasn’t excited about their daughter becoming an artist. “They thought I would starve to death,” she says. “They wanted me to

“One doesn’t walk up to my paintings and have everything spelled out for them. Not everyone sees the same thing. My purpose is to take them on a journey.”

study business. I just chuckled and told them I don’t even speak that language.” She never worried about her annual income. “Maybe it comes from an indifference to security and money. To me, happiness is and always has been, all about art not money.”

Hollis considers herself one of the fortunate few who are born knowing what and who they were going to be when they grew up. “When I was only four years old,” she recalls, “I remember my nanny telling me to get my bicycle out of the way of driveway traffic. At the time, I was coloring. I looked at her with a serious expression and told her that she should never interrupt me when I’m coloring.

“Not long after, I remember looking up at the sun setting and enjoying the

various colors in the sky. As young as I was I had the urge to go inside and paint what I just witnessed. By the time I was in the first grade I announced to my classmates that I was going to be an artist when I grew up.”

At 16, Jeffcoat took her first private art lessons from local artist, Gail Bennett, and continued until graduating from Fort Myers High School. She taught art for Bennett while attending Edison State College, before leaving for the Kansas City Art Institute. Her education continued at the New York Studio School in New York City, where she studied with Mercedes Matter, the founder of the school, as well as Philip Guston, George McNeil and other accomplished artists. She also apprenticed with Joan Mitchell in France for three years. Hollis says, “These artists taught me

structure and made me aware that even the smallest change in a painting can make a huge difference.”

Jeffcoat’s work continues to evolve and remain fresh and is constantly garnering recognition and admirers. She always welcomes new challenges. “There’s always a painting calling to me and at a certain moment I’m sure a sculpture will call,” she says. “I haven’t sculpted since my 20s but it’s a medium that has always interested me.”

Jeffcoat will be one of four artists in a show at the Watson MacRae Gallery on Sanibel in February. “She has a good set of collectors, a good following of people who patiently wait for new pieces. We are expecting a very successful show,” says Watson. •

“I know what I’m looking for when I start a painting, but as the process progresses my emotions take over and I let it evolve.”

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eron Ennis is like a breath of fresh air. You can feel the positive energy coming from not only her personality, but also her gallery, VEMA (Veron Ennis Modern Art). The lively colors used in her abstract work tell a story — a relaxed, brilliantly colored and welcoming story. As you walk into VEMA you instantly take in the white floors and walls, with art at every turn. The function and flow of the rooms create a relaxed and cozy feel. Veron is inviting, pleasant to talk with and extremely passionate about her work. An acclaimed artist herself, she often reaches out to support other artists in the community. With such a positive attitude, raw talent, grinding work ethic, and commitment to giving back, Ennis is destined to be well known nationally and internationally in the coming years.

Recently Veron attended Art Basel in Miami, not presenting her work, but rather following the art market. Events such as Art Basel provide artists a perfect platform to see what galleries are picking as their most important pieces. “When you’re looking for what galleries you want to start a relationship with, you want galleries already carrying work similar to yours. Sometimes it’s hard to tell from just a website,” Veron explains. Many times the owners of these galleries will be in their own booth. Speaking with them directly can give artists a more complete feel for who they are and how they run their gallery.

As an artist, Veron attends shows such as Art Basel looking for new techniques she can incorporate into her own creative process. She says exposing herself to new applications helps her work progress in new directions. She says, “It’s so exciting to see somebody use a new lacquer or a new way of doing something I can’t figure out. There’s a constant growing when you’re an artist. How can your craft get better and better? Do I get a better sanding technique? Do I use different tools to pull the paint? Do I use different inks? How do I step it up to the next level craft-wise? I’m really looking at how someone binds something to the wood or what wood they’re using, not just what are they making and the subject. Would I use those materials and does that interest me?”

Veron also frequents many art exhibits here in Lee and Collier counties. She is a firm believer attending events close to

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home will help the local art culture grow. “It’s such a supportive art community,”she says. “I don’t get the sense of competition. Everyone wants everyone else to rise together. We’re all in the same boat. We’re all on the same team.”

One of the original 12 artists of MAMA (Movement of Aleatoric Modern Artists), Veron explains the movement as one where the artist relies on some version of chance to depict the final work. She describes her own pieces as containing elements of intended result, but also partially created through chance, such as when she pulls paint with a trowel over the work. Chance helps drive the paintings in a direction she can’t control. She explains, “I think of MAMA as an analogy for life, always falling in and out of control and being OK with it. I’m a really slow painter. I will stand and stare for so long drafting a painting. It’ like playing chess. You have to think so many steps forward and imagine where it might be going. As soon as you actually apply something though, all of that changes, and you’re back to square one, changing your entire game plan. So, my work is planned but then it changes and then changes again.”

Representatives from the movement found her and pursued her through the internet. At first, not knowing what the movement was about, she didn’t take their inquiries seriously. But after being persuaded to meet, she welcomed the opportunity to join and has since been instrumental in helping the movement grow.

The first part of creative process for Veron is the color palette. How does it make her feel? She describes color as being her biggest inspiration and she premixes large amounts of custom shades into jars before starting any painting. This simple step allows her more freedom in the composition. She can be confident there will be enough of that particular shade throughout the creative process. “It’s very distracting to have to go back and forth comparing a color to match.”

At times it can take Veron all day to mix the perfect shade of a particular color, sighting the importance of perfection. Veron also likes to go through magazines and color palettes online, viewing what graphic designers are using as the latest color schemes. She uses this material as inspiration for future shades she may create. Many times she finds herself gravitating to similar colors. She believes the colors she chooses show a very true representation of where she is at mentally and emotionally. Veron describes herself as a positive person and she enjoys

making work that conveys that feeling. She doesn’t paint when she is upset or feeling negative. She doesn’t want that out there. She says, “Painting while negative just solidifies that feeling in the world.” It is not surprising to find she has helped name and create a movement called OPT. (Open Positive Transference). Started in early 2013, OPT is explained as not wanting to put out art created during a negative state into society permanently. After conversations with several like-minded artists, she and her colleagues decided they couldn’t be the only artists making work in this way —there must be many. Veron says OPT is an open movement —anyone can say they’re an OPTist.

So, how does Veron come to complete a piece? With abstract work, the subject is typically free-flowing. Is there a natural stopping point? “I love answering this question,” says Veron. “I teach this in my Intro to Basic Composition class. You train yourself to recognize when you’re comfortable or done finding issues. You want to give the viewer something to do, keep them busy. The eye should be led around the work, but stay in it, not going somewhere else. If my eye keeps getting stuck somewhere on a painting, I have to determine if it’s because it’s great or because something’s wrong. Maybe I need to add something or completely cover it. I’ve had to completely cover over an entire area I’ve worked on for weeks. But once you do that, it’s fresh and new. That part is solved. It’s like having a talk with the piece to see what you should do.”

One of Veron’s biggest goals is to make abstract art appeal to the masses on a very basic level. She wants the work to be more approachable. “I think it can be really intimidating,” she admits. “Abstract work can totally freak people out. It makes them uncomfortable.”

Much of the time the responses Veron gets to her work are pleasant in nature and often she finds people will walk up and want to touch the work. She says, “It may be because on a basic level it doesn’t look like you could ruin it. You’re not going to put fingerprints on it. Since childhood we’re trained not to touch things.” She continues, “The work is bright. I think that’s attractive, especially to children. Also, I work on wood. Its tangible and soft, a natural fiber I think everyone can relate to.”

With VEMA opening in March of 2013, Veron has seen many new faces stopping by to view her work. Her Fort Myers gallery is located in what is referred to as The Art Loft in the

upstairs mezzanine of the Edwards Building on the Alliance for the Arts campus.

Veron works heavily with the Alliance by volunteering and supporting shows. It’s an opportunity for her to give back. “The Alliance has been supporting me since I moved here,” she notes. “They’re so nice. They truly want artists to do better and do everything they can to help their careers. Plus, they are an excellent source of information. I love the gallery being a part of them. When they have openings we try to have openings. I say we, including the artists next door. It’s a little community up here. We all work on and promote this specific area.

As a curator, Veron suggests to emerging artists that they be as professional as possible. “Sometimes the business of art can be a mystery. The rules are hard to

find out,”she advises. “I would say the first thing these days is to have a website. It just makes life easier being able to see the work, your bio and your art statement. It’s a very international business now. You can get into galleries in any country.” As an example, Veron is currently represented in Dusseldorf, Germany by the Von Fraunberg Art Gallery and was recently mentioned in British Vogue magazine.

She continues, “You also want a good relationship with the galleries you work with. It’s a partnership. You have to trust a lot with them. I love Lauren and Emily at HW Gallery in Naples. They’re really great people. I like calling them and seeing how they are doing. I bring them new work and they are excited about it. It’s not like I just want to be in any gallery. I want to meet them, feel their energy and decide whether or not I

can have a good relationship with them.

Veron also suggests saving documents. “I can’t stress that enough,” she advises. “Organize and photograph your work as soon as you are finished and make it a quality photograph. Have your biography updated. Make sure everything is current. When you’re applying for a deadline, it may be in a week because you just found out about it. You can just click and the information is ready. It’s a lot of work when you’re just starting, but as long as you keep up with it, it becomes a lot easier.”

Veron suggests to young artists that they get out there and be seen by submitting work to competitions, group shows and open calls. Making a mailing list as soon as possible is vital. You want to invite people to shows that will come see your work in person. This helps build your resume which should

also include your exhibition list, where you’ve been published, and the like. The process doesn’t change much as an artist becomes more popular, but applying to national competitions, and international competitions, especially where there’s cash rewards, helps an artist’s career immensely.

She seeks out and applies to new opportunities using websites such as CallForEntry.org or Re-title.com and says there are many websites out there to help young artists move up the ranks.

Veron explains opening VEMA has been an incredible social space. “We host what is called Art Talks here at the gallery,” she notes. Along with her neighboring artists and gallery owners, VEMA invites artists and art enthusiasts for an open discussion of the their community, the business of art, and everything related. “The talks mean so much to me,” she says. The talks include helping

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“If my eye keeps getting stuck somewhere on a painting, I have to determine if it’s because it’s great or because something’s wrong.”

emerging artists discuss issues they may be having getting their work seen, what steps to take, what's coming up for one artist or another, how they do what they do. “We help each other create this market.”she says. “We make sure we have our bases covered and we promote each other. We meet new artists. It’s kind of like a live Facebook. Instead of it always being on a screen, there’s discussion. People come and we talk face-to-face about artwork.”

She admits, “There’s really no goal. We’re not trying to make a sale or anything like that. It’s nothing about profit on that night. I think that’s what’s relieving to people that come. It’s not a show. When you have a show, there’s

pressure, you’re ‘on.’ At Art Talks we’re not ‘on.‘ We’re relaxed. We encourage visitors to bring their own beer and wine. This is a format where we can all be very open with each other, just be together without it being about one person in particular.

For more information on scheduling and other

information please go to Vemacreative.com.

Another project Veron has been recently working on can be viewed at Toccanation.com. “I was looking at Twitter campaigns and trying to crack that code,” she explains. “How do you promote yourself on something billions of people are on? Influencers on Twitter tend to look for give-away items. It provides them something they can promote to their followers. So, what do you give away as a visual artist? I can’t spend hundreds of dollars printing and mailing for free. So, I thought the only thing you could give away was something digital. At Toccanation.com you can download free artwork for your IPhone or desktop

background. I thought, I wouldn’t go to a website that only had one person on it. So, I asked several artists such as David Acevedo, Xavier Brignoni, Tony Myles, and several others to be a part of this group. They made their digital backgrounds from their work and I designed the website from scratch. This website is sort of a collaborative community, with fun, free art. I need that balance. What can I give back? How can I make this fun?

To see Veron’s work in person, you can always visit her at her gallery, VEMA, at the Alliance for the Arts, located at 10091 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers. For information, call 849-7772. •

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A Regional Affair O

PERA AFICIONADOSin Southwest Florida now have more choices from which to fulfill their operatic needs. Gulfshore Opera has opened its proverbial doors, and their inaugural season is sure to please opera fans young and old. Headed by Steffanie Pearce, a founder of Opera Naples, this new venture is a regional affair with performances scheduled at venues in Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties. They received a warm reception back in November debuting for audiences with selections from Viva Verdi’s Requiem, featuring over 100 performers onstage. Opening night was in Naples at North Naples Church, followed by repeat performances within the next three days at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center in Punta Gorda and Harborside Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers. Each presentation was also augmented by the use of a video screen so audiences were able to see the artists up close. Now with the season off and running, we spoke with Gulfshore Opera founder Steffanie Pearce about the concept and lineup ahead.

“I’ve always believed that providing high level professional product and keeping prices affordable to the general public is the way to go,” Ms. Pearce ruminates, “We also present a variety of repertoire every season to attract both someone who’s new to opera as well as the aficionado who just wants something different.” She adds, “When I was separated from the company I founded, I started thinking about all the things I wish I could have done. I turned it into an opportunity to restructure on the principles that I believed in from the beginning and make it the regional company that I wanted it to be. I had only thought about Collier and Lee counties, then I found out about this lovely theatre in Punta Gorda, the Charlotte Performing Arts Center.” Located on the campus of Charlotte High School, CPAC offers 850 seats and will be one of two locations for Gulfshore Opera’s only full scale production this season, Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan. Mikado will be performed in

by Julie Clay

English, somewhat of a rarity for this genre, and ticket prices are half of what you would normally pay for this level of production.

“Gilbert and Sullivan is considered operetta, which means light opera. That was right around the turn of the century when there wasn’t Broadway or music theatre yet. It was the immediate predecessor to music theatre.,” she explains. “It does have dialogue, so it’s not so challenging as Puccini and Verdi melodies. It’s very familiar and very accessible to the general public.”.

Featuring traditional sets, costumes and specialists of the Gilbert and Sullivan New York repertoire, Mikado will be performed February 28 at CPAC and March 5 & 6 at the Center for the Performing Arts in Bonita Springs.

The new year kicks off with a special gala fundraising concert on January 4, featuring tenor Michael Fabiano performing in Hayes Hall at Artis–Naples. Attendees are invited to meet Mr. Fabiano at a wine reception after the show.

Opera fans can also look forward to future performances at Harborside Event Center in downtown Fort Myers. Ms. Pearce paints the picture: to be able to park, shop, have dinner, watch sunset over the harbor and catch a show. “It’s got gorgeous lobbies and it’s

“I’ve always believed that providing high level professional product and keeping prices affordable to the general public is the way to go.”

ABOVE: Maestro Paul Nadler conducts. LEFT: Artistic Director, Steffanie Pearce, sings.

right on the waterfront. I am very grateful that the Fort Myers Redevelopment Agency saw the potential of adding Gulfshore Opera to the offerings. The mayor told me that our timing is perfect to go with their redevelopment,” she emphasizes.

Pearce stresses that Gulfshore Opera is committed to having a presence is all three counties. “We’re working with the school up in Charlotte County affiliated with CPAC. We’re doing an internship program with their theatre and choir kids. In Collier County we’re at Artis–Naples, Barbara B. Mann in Lee and CPAC in Charlotte County. I’m in talks with the major venues in southwest Florida to do a grand opera production next year.”

Besides expanding offerings to a tri-county audience, Gulfshore Opera is also opening the door to opera and general enrichment for atrisk kids with the Gulfshore Harmony Choir.

“We’re members of the El Sistema network, an outreach program that is really a social program, but it uses music as the conduit to help build a more harmonious community,” she explains. “Being a resident of Collier County and aware of the socioeconomic demography, there are some isolated pockets of our population that will really benefit from this type of a program. What we’ve

chosen to do is focus on recent immigrant families, mostly Haitian and South American families. The program teaches music, but it also teaches group dynamics and self esteem. It’s an opportunity to blend in with the new environment and to have mentors that maybe can help develop the child and the family to be more connected to the larger community.”

She adds that the program is free to families, with the first nucleo (choir) already in place with Artis–Naples and the program reaching to Lee County next. “We’ve identified a community center in Fort Myers where perhaps next year we’ll open a second nucleo,” she says. “One hundred percent of that is funded through contributions to the company, so we need to make it work like that ‘build it and they will come’ philosophy.”

“I’ve been spending a good five hours each Saturday going and picking up the kids and chaperoning the program. The kids have gone from being really quiet to really joyful and open,” she notes, adding, “I’m getting

as much out of it as the kids are.”

Cape Coral based Friends of the Opera are also looking forward to the upcoming season. Until now bus trips to performances in Miami were their only option to enjoy live opera. The group’s President, Robert S.Withey says that Gulfshore Opera is “an exciting, worthwhile and much desired boon to Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties’ cultural life, and a joy to the ears for all lovers of beautiful singing and the pleasures of live opera!” For more information about Friends of the Opera, call 945-6117.

Alongside Ms. Pearce, the Gulfshore Opera artistic team includes former Southwest Florida Symphony Conductor, Paul Nadler and Musical Director and Chorus Master, Trent Brown. Along with a committed board of directors, it looks like Steffanie Pearce’s vision of a regional opera presence is coming to fruition. For a complete listing of performances and more information about Gulfshore Opera, call 529-3925. •

Gulfshore Opera is a regional affair with performances scheduled at venues in Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties.

AHEAD EXCITING

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ART

FOOSANER ART MUSEUM

Florida Institute of Technology

1463 Highland Avenue • MELBOURNE

321-674-8916

Pop Art in America — MAY 30–AUGUST 30

BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART

Mizner Park 501 Plaza Real • BOCA RATON

Elliott Erwitt Photography — THRU JANUARY 11

An exhibition of more than 80 images selected by Erwitt himself, a renowned documentary photographer. Born in France, he fled with his family at the onset of World War II. Erwitt's images, known for their sense of humor, helped define the mid-20th century with iconic photographs of JFK and Che Guevara as well as the famous photograph of Marilyn Monroe standing over a New York City subway grate. bocamuseum.org

561-392-2500

Pop Art was a term first coined in 1955 as a new art movement, often characterized by imagery borrowed from pop culture, packaging and the media, that emerged in London. By the late 1950s the movement was sweeping New York City and by the late 1960s became the dominant avant-garde style. At once a celebration and satire of post-war consumerism. This exhibition features works by the most acclaimed and popular artists of the Pop Art movement: Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, James Rosenquist, Larry Rivers, Jim Dine, and Robert Indiana. foosanerartmuseum.org

The John and Mabel RINGLING MUSEUM OF

POLK MUSEUM OF ART

800 East Palmetto Street • LAKELAND 863-688-7743

Her Self: Portraits by Kathy Sosa

THRU MARCH 14

Inspired by contemporary folk art and the American Southwest, Kathy Sosa's artistic style is characterized by prismatic color combinations and an emphasis on graphic patterns. Although she creates literal portraits of women from various backgrounds, Sosa also includes her painted inter- pretations of their cognitive and spiritual exis- tences — presenting painted portraits that portray their thoughts, dreams and aspirations.

polkmusuemofart.org

THE BAKER MUSEUM

Artis—Naples

5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard • NAPLES 239-597-1900

Gods and Heroes

ART

5401 Bay Shore Road • SARASOTA 941-359-5700

Re:Purposed

FEBRUARY 13–MAY 17

The exhibition includes some 20 works by 10 artists, from established artists such as El Anatsui and Nick Cave to emerging and mid-career artists such as Jill Sigman and Mac Premo. 'Re:Purposed' presents works exploring three themes: Identity, Index and Environment, as well as several of the trends, from Marcel Duchamp’s early 20th century development of the 'readymade' to the continuing traditions of assemblage using cast-off or disposed materials, who 'repurpose' garbage or junk in creating new artworks. ringling.org

Masterpieces from the École des Beaux-Arts, Paris

FEBRUARY 19 – MAY 17

More than 100 works by such masters as François Boucher, Jacques-Louis David and Jean-Honoré Fragonard chronicle one of history’s most celebrated art academies and its pivitol role in influencing so much of the history, content and style of 17th-, 18thand 19th-century European art. The exhibit is organized around several epic themes, such as courage, sacrifice and death.

artisnaples.org

TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART

120 Gasparilla Plaza • TAMPA 813-274-8130

American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell

MARCH 7–MAY 31

For nearly seven decades, while history was in the making all around him, Norman Rockwell chronicled our changing society in the small details and nuanced scenes of ordinary people in everyday life, providing a personalized interpretation of American identity. Created for the covers and pages of our nation’s periodicals rather than for the walls of galleries and museums, Rockwell’s contributions to our visual legacy, many of them now icons of American culture, have found a perma- nent place in our national psyche. 'American Chronicles' traces the evolution of Rockwell’s art and iconography throughout his career. tampamuseum.org

THE DALI MUSEUM

NORTON MUSEUM OF ART

727-823-3767

One Dali Boulevard • ST. PETERSBURG

Picasso/Dalí,Dalí/Picasso

THRU FEBRUARY 16

Arguably the two most influential 20th century Spanish artists, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí, come together in this landmark exhibition at The Dalí Museum, organized by The Dalí and the Museu Picasso in Barcelona. The exhibition features more than 80 works, many rarely loaned from more than 20 international museums and collectors world- wide, including paintings, drawings, prints, sculp- ture and archival documents such as postcards from Dalí to Picasso. The exhibit sheds light on the more than 30-year relationship and interactions between these two Spanish-born artists, and highlights the similarities in their artistic evolution. thedali.org

1451 S. Olive Avenue • WEST PALM BEACH

832-5196

Coming into Fashion: A Century of Photography at Condé Nast

THRU FEBRUARY 15

Featuring some 150 images created by 80 of the world’s most famous fashion photographers, the exhibition showcases nearly 100 years of fashion imagery from the renowned publishing group’s titles, including Vogue, Glamour nd W. The exhibition features a selection of the work of Baron Adolph de Meyer, considered the first fashion photographer, and illustrates how fashion photography has evolved since, both in terms of subject matter and technique, including the work of Edward Steichen, Irving Penn, Helmut Newton, Peter Lindbergh, and Steven Meisel, among others. norton.org

RUTH FUNK CENTER FOR TEXTILE ARTS

Florida Institute of Technology

321-674-8313

150 W. University Boulevard • MELBOURNE

Modern Twist: Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art

JANUARY 31–APRIL 25

An exhibition exploring the innovative shape bamboo art has taken since the mid-20th century, 'Modern Twist' brings together 38 works by 17 artists from the Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture, including rare wall-hung installations and pieces never before seen in the United States. The exhibition celebrates these artists who have helped to redefine a traditional craft as a modern genre, inventing unexpected new forms and pushing the medium to groundbreaking levels of conceptual, technical, and artistic ingenuity. textiles.fit.edu

FOOSANER ART MUSEUM

Florida Institute of Technology

1463 Highland Avenue • MELBOURNE

321-674-8916

Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nicholas Muray — JANUARY 10 – MARCH 22

The exhibition includes approximately 50 photographic portraits of the Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, dat- ing from 1937-1946, taken by Frida's friend, lover and confidant. Muray was a pioneering portrait pho- tographer, with work regularly featured in Harper's Bazaar, Vanity Fair, McCall's, and Ladies Home Journal. The exhibit also includes reproductions of correspondences between Kahlo and Muray.

oosanerartmuseum.org

The Naples Art Association

THE VON LIEBIG ART CENTER

585 Park Street • NAPLES

239-262-6517

Viva la France! — APRIL 30–MAY 29

The exhibition spotlights the art of the French artist, Bernard Villemot, who became famous for the successful advertising posters he created for leading French firms such as Air France, Pierre, Orangina and the French National Railway Company. Examples of posters by other artists are included in the exhibition to demon- strate the importance of art posters in the history of modern French culture, including works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Leonetto Cappiello and A.M. Cassandre. naplesart.org

CORNELL MUSEUM OF ART & AMERICAN CULTURE

Delray Beach Center for the Arts

Old School Square • 51 N. Swinton Avenue

DELRAY BEACH

Language Art — THRU MARCH 8

The Cornell Museum of Art has created an exhibit that explores emotional, social, political and personal themes through the infusion of text in the image. The exhibit, which features three pieces by world-fanous pop-art painter, Robert Indiana, is anchored by Trey Speegle's large-scale works, and also features the work of Mary Coyle, Michael Dinges, Reed Dixon, Kathy Halper, Meryl Pataky, Johnny Romeo, Matthew Rose and Annie Vought. delrayarts.org

561-243-7922

POLK MUSEUM OF ART

800 East Palmetto Street • LAKELAND

863-688-7743

African American Art Since 1950: Perspectives from the David C. Driskell Center

MARCH 21–JUNE 27

African American Art Since 1950 featuring works by renowned artists such as Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett and Sam Gilliam as well as exciting new artists, including Chakaia Booker, Lorna Simpson and Kara Walker. The relationships and contrasts between these artists and works reflects the growing prominence and complexity of African American art over the last 60 years. 'African American Art Since 1950' honors the legacy of the 1976 landmark exhibition, 'Two Centuries of Black American Art: 1750-1950' and explores the next pivotal chapter of African American art. polkmusuemofart.org

NAPLES DEPOT MUSEUM

1051 Fifth Avenue S. • NAPLES

239-262-6525

‘Images from the Land of the Descending Dragon’ by Paul Arsenault

JANUARY 7-31

Paul Arsenault traveled throughout Vietnam in 1995 and 1998, painting from the Mekong Delta and Saigon to Halong Bay and Sapa to Hanoi and small villages along Highway 1. Arsenault's paintings offer a unique perspective of Vietman shortly after the American boycott was lifted and before the country became a popular destination for tourists, 40 years after the end of the Vietnam War.

colliercountymuseums.com

2015 SWFL

ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS

10091 McGregor Boulevard • FORT MYERS

239-939-2787

artinlee.org

MON-FRI 9AM-5PM & SAT 9AM-1PM

The Alliance for the Arts connects art, culture and community with year round gallery exhibitions, concerts, festivals, art classes, and a variety of other art and culture programs. The Alliance is an artistic gathering place, a cultural community center, where people connect to the arts.

EXHIBITIONS

Jan 9-31 :Black & White: Ted Lincoln, Luke Greer, Steve Pennisi & Joel Shapses.

MEMBERGALLERY :Artistic Collaborations

Feb 6-28 : Matsumoto. MEMBERGALLERY : Mike Kiniry

Mar 6-25 : Printmaking: A Juried Exhibit. MEMBERGALLERY : Marilyn Hedlund

Mar 30–Apr 24 :The Future Of Art: Student Exhibits.

MEMBERGALLERY : Art(ist) Teachers Exhibit

May 8-30 : Best in Show Winners: The Past Decade. MEMBERGALLERY : Vic Delnore

Jun 5-27 :Annual All Florida Juried Exhibit. MEMBERGALLERY : Alliance Youth Programs

July 3-31 : Portfolio: Juried Exhibit. MEMBERGALLERY : Alliance Youth Programs

Aug 7-29 :Dog Days: Members Exhibit. MEMBERGALLERY : Sarah Tumm

ART COUNCIL OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CO-OP ART GALLERY

Coconut Point Mall • 8074 Mediterranean Drive • ESTERO

239-949-3073

acswf.org

TUE-THU & SAT 10AM-6PM, FRI 11AM-7PM, SUN 12-5PM

Co-op Art Gallery offers original art work by local artists, including Paintings, Drawings, Photography, Pottery, Ceramics, Jewelry, Fiber Art, Mixed Media, Fused Glass. Artists are members of one of the nineteen member organizations of the Art Council of Southwest Florida, the umbrella organization for visual arts in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades & Hendry counties. In addition to the Co-op Art Gallery, the Art Council holds a biennial show each year with the 2015 Winners’ Circle Show held at the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda, March 16-28.

ARTS FOR ACT GALLERY STUDIO AND BOUTIQUE

2265 First Street • FORT MYERS

239-337-5050

artsforactgallery.com

SUN-SAT 11AM-5PMAND 1ST & 3RD FRIOFMONTHTIL 10PM

A non-profit gallery co-op owned by Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc., shelters for the victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual assault.

FEATUREDARTISTINMAINGALLERY

Jan : Martha Dodd

Feb : Jerry McGreens

Mar : Art Poems

Apr : Art Quilters Unlimited ‘City Scapes’

May : Steve Pennisi

Jun : Renee Schultz

Jul : Open Themed Exhibit

Aug : Joe LeMay

Sep : Rachel Moorman

Oct :The Hall Brothers ‘Family Plot’

Nov : Kyra Belan

Dec :Dan Cronin

BERT'S PINE BAY GALLERY

4332 Pine Island Road • MATLACHA

239-283-1335

BertsGallery.com

SUN 12-5PM, MON 10AM-5PM, TUE-SAT 10AM-7PM

A unique giftshop in quaint Matlacha, Bert's Gallery at Pine Bay shares the waterfront with local shrimp boats and fishermen. They feature local art, local shirts, books, jewelry, and a great kids section. They have a special affinity for mermaids and pirates!

BIG ARTS

900 Dunlop Road • SANIBEL

239-395-0900

bigarts.org

MON–FRI 9AM–4PM (PLUS SAT 9AM–1PM JAN–MAR)

BIG ARTS’ visual arts programs integrate and support art in the community and foster a heightened awareness and appreciation for art by presenting a diversity of gallery exhibits from local, regional, and international artists whose work will educate, enrich, and challenge the imagination of the viewer.

FOUNDERS GALLERYEXHIBITIONS

thru Jan. 11 : Big and Small, Buy It Off the Wall

Jan 14–Feb 28 : People and Places:

Paintings by Peter Zell

Mar 4–28 : Flora and Fauna of the Islands

Apr 1–28 : Making Faces: The Art of Dennis Joyce

PHILLIPS GALLERYEXHIBITIONS

thru Jan. 11 : Artist’s Choice: 39th Annual Juried Art Council of Southwest Florida AND Sanibel-Captiva Art League Exhibit

Jan 14–Feb 28 : Temptation

Mar 4–28 : A Touch of the Blues: Florida Artists Group

Apr 1–28 : Inflorescence (featuring the works of Lyle Bowen and Cory Hunter)

CAPE CORAL ART LEAGUE

516 Cultural Park Boulevard • CAPE CORAL

239-772-5657

CapeCoralArtLeague.org

MON-THU 11AM-4PM

The Cape Coral Art League is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering art education and support. Classes in all media, as well as workshops by nationally known artists, are offered. The League hosts monthly exhibits in the gallery October-May with wine & cheese opening receptions from 5-7pm.

EXHIBITIONS

Jan : Art thru the Lens

Feb : Wild about Wildlife

Mar : March Madness

Apr : Media Mix

May : Fish and Ships

Oct : Color Our World

Nov : Happy Hour

Dec : Celebration

CAPE CORAL ARTS STUDIO

Rubicond Park • 4533 Coronado Parkway

CAPE CORAL 239-574-0802

capeparks.com

MON-SAT 9AM-4PM

FRI & SAT UNTIL 9PMWHENCLASSESINSESSION

Cape Coral Arts Studio has been a viable force in the SW Florida arts movement since 1977. Located in Rubicond Park, it features monthly exhibits showcasing area artists. Other amenities include: year-round class programming, art supply store, summer art camp, special events, and a gift shop.

EXHIBITIONS

Jan 9-29 : Contemporary Abstraction

Feb 6-26 : A Walk on the Wild Side (SWFL Fine Craft Guild)

Mar 6-26 : Art Focus (student exhibit)

Apr 3-30 : Ring of Fire

May 8-28 : May’s Bouquets

Aug 28–Sep 24 : Aquarium 2015

Oct : Tina Kraus Photography

CENTER FOR VISUAL ARTS OF BONITA SPRINGS

26100 Old 41 Road • BONITA SPRINGS

239-495-8989

artcenterbonita.org

MON-FRI 9AM-5PM & SAT 1PM-5PM

The Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs now offers two centers with one mission; ‘To provide arts for all.’ Our Center for Visual Arts has two galleries to host national and local exhibitions and lectures. The center offers adult education classes and workshops in glass, painting, drawing, sculpture, clay, photography, metal and more. Our new Center for Performing Arts offers live theater, music and dance performances as well as youth and adult education classes in theater, dance, music, singing, acting and improv.

EXHIBITIONS

Feb 6-26 : Annual Members’ Exhibition

Mar 6-26 : Surface Tension: Pattern, Texture and Rhythm

Apr 3-23 : Looking at Ourselves: The Human Experience

CLYDE BUTCHER’S BIG CYPRESS GALLERY

52388 Tamiami Trail • Mile Marker 54 • OCHOPEE

239-695-2428

clydebutchersbigcypressgallery.com

DAILY 10AM-5PM

Located in the heart of the Everglades, surrounded by more than a million acres of National Park, wetlands, and cypress hammocks of wild Florida. Large selection of Clyde’s art work. Also offers guided swamp walk tours and vacation rentals behind gallery.

SPECIALEVENTS

Feb 14 & 15 : President Weekend Annual Open House

CLYDE BUTCHER’S VENICE GALLERY & STUDIO

237 Warfield Avenue South • VENICE

941-486-0811

clydebutcher.com

TUE-FRI 9:30AM-4:30PM, CALLFORWEEKENDAPPOINTMENTS

Because the location also houses their 2000 square foot darkroom, they are located in an industrial park in the quaint town of Venice, south of Sarasota.

SPECIALEVENTS

March 21 : Annual Open House

COLLIER COUNTY MUSEUMS

colliermuseums.com

More than 10,000 years of Southwest Florida History is on display at Collier County Museums’ five locations: the main museum in Naples, Marco Island, Everglades City, Immokalee, and the Naples Depot. Special programs and exhibitions are offered throughout the year. Admission to all museums are free.

COLLIER COUNTY MUSEUM

3331 Tamiami Trail East • NAPLES

239-252-8476

MON-FRI 9AM-5PM

EXHIBITIONS

Jan 7–Mar 31 : ArtCalusa: Representing Florida’s History Through Art

MARCO ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM

180 S Heathwood Drive • MARCO ISLAND

239-642-1440

TUE-SAT 9AM-4PM

EXHIBITIONS

Apr 7–May 16 : The Way We Worked

NAPLES DEPOT MUSEUM

1051 5th Avenue South • NAPLES

239-262-6525

TUE-FRI 9AM-5PM & SAT 9PM-4PM

EXHIBITIONS

Jan 7-31 : Images from the Land of the Descending Dragon (paintings by Paul Arsenault)

ENGLEWOOD ART CENTER

350 S. McCall Road • ENGLEWOOD

941-474-5548

ringling.edu/eac

TUE 9AM-9PM; WED-SAT 9AM-4PM

EAC is a division of Ringling College of Art & Design, a premier, non-profit, private, independent college, located in Sarasota, Florida. The Center includes four gallery spaces: Ken Mitchell Gallery offering invitational exhibitions, Warren Loranger Gallery, which is dedicated to community artists, our Members Gallery, showcasing our EAC Member Artists' works and the Mangrove Sales Gallery of high quality work by Florida artists. The Center also includes studio classrooms, pottery studio, digital media studio, and lending library.

KEN MITCHELL GALLERYEXHIBITIONS

Jan 7-29 :Michéle Des Verney Redwine

Feb 3–Mar 4 :Mike Hodges

Mar 10–Apr 8 :Melissa Maddonni Haims & Constance Culpepper

Apr 11–May 8 :Ringling College of Art & Design Students

LORANGER GALLERYEXHIBITIONS

Jan 7-29 : Photography: Celebrating Florida Landscape (Englewood Camera Club)

Feb 3–Mar 6 : Celebrating Florida Landscape

Mar 10–Apr 1 : Textile and Fiber Art

Apr 7-22 : Students & Studios – Poets & Painters

Apr 27–May 7 : Annual Youth Art Exhibition

MEMBERS GALLERYEXHIBITIONS

Jan 7-29 : Alison Belsan

Feb 3–Mar 6 : Joyce Dean

Mar 10–Apr 1 : Joyce Ferrie & Jackie Towell

MANGROVE GALLERYEXHIBITIONS

Jan 7-29 :Mary Lundeberg

Feb 4–Mar 5 : Jacobina Trump

Mar 10–Apr 8 : Tapestry Artists of Sarasota

Apr 11 –May 6 : Pat Kelly

FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY

ART GALLERIES

10501 FGCU Boulevard South • FORT MYERS 239-590-7199

artgallery.fgcu.edu

MON-FRI 10AM-4PM & THUUNTIL 8PM

The FGCU Art Galleries focus on contemporary art from local, national, and international artists as well as the faculty and students. The Art Galleries offer diverse selections of mediums, content and culture while collaborating with other departments on campus to expand the scope of the visual arts.

MAIN GALLERYEXHIBITIONS

Jan 15–Feb 26 : Belonging: Caputo, Frorup, Mason

Mar 19–Apr 2 :17th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition

Apr 16–May 1 :Senior Projects

May 14–Jun 18 : Stand Before Us: Photographs and Paintings

ARTLABEXHIBITIONS

Jan 15–Feb 12 : Mercury Switch: Joe Griffith

Feb 26–Mar 19 : Reunion: Baker, Gerhard, Heubeck5

Apr 2-30 :Studio Project: A Year in Clay

FORT MYERS BEACH ART ASSOCIATION

3030 Shell Mound Boulevard • FORT MYERS BEACH

239-463-3909

fortmyersbeachart.com

MON-SAT 10AM-3PM & SUN 12-3PM

SUMMER HOURS: WED & THURS 9AM-12PM

A working artist gallery with a continuously changing display of local art for show and sale with free admission. You may find artists painting during your visit or see a workshop in progress. See website for class and workshop information.

EXHIBITIONS

Jan 10-22 : Just Beachy member show

Jan 10-22 : Experimental Group

Jan 26–Feb 19 : Winter Juried Show

Feb 21–Mar 12 :Outdoor Painters

Feb 23–Mar 26 : Spring Juried Show

Mar 28–Apr 9 : Anything Goes member show AND Pastel Group

Apr 12–15 :Student Scholarship show

Apr 18–tba : Summer Show

HARBOUR VIEW GALLERY

5789 Cape Harbour Drive • # 104 • CAPE CORAL

239-540-5789

harbourviewgallery.com

DAILY 11-8

Local artists, fine art, unique gifts. Featuring: pottery, paper castings, glass art, fabric art, jewelry, watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings, photography.

EXHIBITIONS

Jan : Angela Brown. Ed Laneville

Feb : Huguette Haaland, Zdenka Fiala

Mar : Sue Kapachinski, Sandy Jones

Apr : Erma Jean Woodis, Jay Gilliford

May : LuAnne Nutt, David & Diane Pfoertner

Jun : Tom Olden

Jul : Marie Cahill

Aug : Patrick Dwyer

Sep : Pat Cleveland

Oct : Irma Backelant

Nov : John Edebohls, Tom Ewald

Dec : Sue Krasny, Chris Young

ISLAND VISIONS GALLERY & GIFTS

4643 Pine Island Road Northwest • MATLACHA

239-282-0452

islandvisions-timeless.com

DAILY 10AM-5PMORLATER

An eclectic gallery of local art and curiosities from around the Globe. Discover 'Matlachic' art, home, jewelry, and gifts. December thru March enjoy demonstrations, meet the artists or visit trunk shows featuring 60+ local fine artists and artisans.

JO-ANN SANBORN

Sunshine Studios of Marco Island at the Esplanande

760 North Collier Boulevard • # 102

MARCO ISLAND

239-404-9179

joannsanborn.com

WED-FRI 10AM-5PM &SAT 10AM-2PM

Sunshine studios is the studio/gallery of fine artist Jo-Ann Sanborn, who uses bold forms and uncommon colors to paint the Everglades in and around Marco Island. Her images are familiar, palms, water, clouds, sky, and the work is colorful and unique. The public is welcome to visit during open hours. In addition to paintings, there are also small gift items and her book available for purchase.

KATHLEEN BRADFORD STUDIO/GALLERY

4259 Bonita Beach Road • BONITA SPRINGS

239-776-6844

artistkb.com

OCT-MAY: TUE-SAT 11AM-5PM, JUN-SEPBYCHANCEORAPPOINTMENT

The Artist Kathleen Bradford Studio/Gallery is located approximately 1.5 miles west of US 41 on the south side of Bonita Beach Road in the Lighthouse Square Mall (ample parking behind the building). Kathleen creates fine and functional abstract art on site. Each piece of fine art is an organic mixed media assemblage on wood. The Gallery is filled with her artwork as well as artwork by the newest, cutting edge artwork of local artists.

ART DISCUSSIONS

Jan 17 : Abstract Shape Construction

Feb 21 : Element Organization

Mar 21 :Reclaimed Functional Pieces

NAPLES ART ASSOCIATION

AT THE VON LIEBIG ART CENTER

585 Park Street • NAPLES

239-262-6517

www.NaplesArt.org

MON-SAT 10AM-4PM

Over the course of 60 years, the Naples Art Association is one of the major founding organizational forces of the community. People who are passionate about history, art education and art appreciation love the connection the art association has with the community. The Naples Art Association is here for the community.

EXHIBITIONS

Jan 17–Feb 28 : John Costin: Florida Birds &Wild Florida

MEMBERS' GALLERY :Mother Nature, Living the Wildlife & Wild Florida (Naples Art Association Member Artists).

Mar 14 - Apr 18 : National Art Encounter Competition 2015

MEMBERS' GALLERY: Order/Disorder, The Balancing Act (Jade N. Riedel Scholarship Competition.

Apr 30 - May 29 : Viva la France!

MEMBERS' GALLERY: Petite Pursuits (SWFL Pastel Society Exhibition)

Jun 15 - Jul 17 : Camera USA 2015: National Photography Exhibition

MEMBERS' GALLERY: Pictures in Process 2015: Photography Exhibit

Jul 27 - Sep 4 : Gareth Rockliffe: The Great American Coastline

MEMBERS' GALLERY: Olde Naples: Works from the Legacy Collection

Sep 21 - Oct 17 : Your Choice 2015

NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN

4820 Bayshore Drive • NAPLES

239.643.7275

www.naplesgarden.org

9 AM – 5 PMDAILY, 8 AM – 5 PMON TUESDAYS

Naples Botanical Garden is pleased to present All Creatures Great and Small. This juried exhibition of 32 sculptures, animal themed and mostly in bronze, will be displayed throughout the Garden January 8 to March 8, 2015. Free with general admission, guests c an discover these sculptures created by great American artists.

EXHIBITIONS

Jan 8–Mar 8 : All Creatures Great and Small

THE ARTIST GALLERY MARCO ISLAND

760 North Collier Boulevard • #107 MARCO ISLAND

239-784-4436

marcoislandgallery.com

MON-WED & FRI 10AM-5 PM, THU 10AM-7PM, SAT 10AM-4PM, SUN 10AM-2PM

An eclectic gallery featuring the contemporary paintings of Betty Newman, and phot ograp hy and jewelry by Lindy Kowalczyk. The gallery also features many local talented artists, including watercolors, oils, mixed media, photography, cards, and gift items.

SANIBEL CAPTIVA ART LEAGUE

SANIBEL sancapart.com

Sanibel Captiva Art League is a non-profit organization formed to promote interest and appreciation of the fine arts. The Art League, a member of the SWFL Art Council, features monthly meetings with demo’s, weekly plein air painting, workshops, member shows, and exhibits at the Sanibel Library and BIG ARTS.

EXHIBITIONS

thru Jan 10 : Art Council of SWFL exhibit (AT BIG ARTS)

Feb 2–Mar 2 : Member Show (AT SANIBEL LIBRARY)

Feb. 5-24 : Council Exhibit (AT CAPTIVA CIVIC CENTER)

Mar 2–Apr 6 : Member Show (AT SANIBEL LIBRARY)

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FINE CRAFT GUILD

4533 Coronado Parkway • CAPE CORAL 239-574-0802

swflfinecraftguild.org

MEETINGSTHIRD SAT OFMONTH SEPT-APRIL AT THE CAPE CORAL ARTS STUDIO

The mission of the Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild is to encourage high standards of performance and accomplishments in fine crafts. Guild members are active members of the art community providing demonstrations, art scholarships and exhibitions.

EXHIBITIONS

Jan 5-29 : Extra Dimensions (AT VISUAL ARTS CENTEROF PUNTA GORDA)

Feb 6-26 :Walk on the Wild Side (AT CAPE CORAL ARTS STUDIO, CAPE CORAL)

Jul tba :Art Attack (AT SIDNEY &BERNE DAVIS ART CENTER, FORT MYERS)

THE JOHN &MABEL RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART

5401 Bay Shore Road • SARASOTA

941-359-5700

ringling.org

DAILY 10AM-5PM, THUUNTIL 8PM

The Ringling is the remarkable legacy of circus entrepreneur, collector of art, and financier, John Ringling and his wife, Mable. The 66-acre estate includes the Museum of Art, the Venetian-Gothic Ca' d'Zan mansion, their winter-residence; the 18th-century Historic Asolo Theater; Circus Museum, and Bayfront Gardens.

EXHIBITIONS

thru Feb 2 : Ladies of the Ring

thru Feb 28 : Seeing the Unseen

thru Mar 22 : Expressive Bodies

thru Mar 29 : De Vos Banners

Feb 4–Jun 1 : Evolution of Commercial Printing

Feb 13–May 17 : Re:Purposed

Apr 3–Jun 28 :Fan-Tastic!

Apr 17–Sep 13 : Trenton Doyle Hancock

Jun 3–Sep 14 :From the Four Corners of the Globe

Jul 10–Sep 13 : Builder Levy: Appalachia USA

Sep 25–Dec 6 :Paul Rudolph

Oct 9–Jan 3, 2016 :Royal Taste

TIMELESS

2218 First Street • River District • FORT MYERS 239-332-8463

islandvisions-timeless.com

DAILY 11AM-6 PMORLATER

'Items of Interest & Illumination.' Far from the ordinary, experience a creative blend of local art, unique jewelry and gifts, and imaginative Steampunk elegantly displayed in a turn of the century setting.

TOWER GALLERY

751 Tarpon Bay Road • SANIBEL 239-472-4557

towergallery.net

DAILY 10AM-9PM

Tower Gallery is a cooperative gallery consisting of 23 award-winning artists and has been in business over 30 years. Art is exhibited in a historic, legendary beach house in the rich tradition of Sanibel Island. Tower offers a wide variety of paintings, jewelry, ceramics, and other fine art creations.

VEMA VERON ENNIS MODERN ART

10051 McGregor Boulevard • # 201 • FORT MYERS

239-849-7772

vemacreative.com

SAT 10AM-1PMDURINGTHE GREEN MARKETANDBYAPPOINTMENT

VEMA is the very alive, social, and energetic art studio of abstract painter Veron Ennis. VEMA's creative space presents her artwork and works by select guest artists in a comfortable, modern, and inviting setting located in the Art Loft, the upstairs mezzanine of the Edwards Building on the Alliance for the Arts campus. Exhibiting paintings, sculptures, and photography by Veron Ennis, Luke Greer, Mila Bridger, Newel Hunter, and Ted Lincoln, throughout the year.

VINO’S PICASSO

15250 South Tamiami Trail • #109 • FORT MYERS • 239-288-6953

Galleria Shoppes • 2367 Vanderbilt Beach Road

vinospicasso.com

TUE-FRI 2:30-9PM & SAT 12-9PM

• #805

• NAPLES • 239-431-8750

Vino’s Picasso is a number of things. First and foremost they are a paint studio where you can create your own masterpiece and have 100+ paintings that they teach. They are also a gallery and feature over 20 original pieces from various local artists. They have an eclectic collection with pieces to fit everyone’s budget.

VISUAL ARTS CENTER

210 Maud Street • PUNTA GORDA 941-639-8810

visualartcenter.org

SEP-MAY: MON-FRI 9AM-4PM & SAT 10AM-2PM & JUN-AUG: MON-FRI 10AM-2PM

The Visual Arts Center aspires to inspire, explore, create and promote art in Southwest Florida. Their two galleries and gift shop always have something new to explore, including artwork from members and instructors. Visit their website for more information on classes, workshops and membership opportunities.

FEDERAL GALLERYEXHIBITIONS

Jan 5-22 : Art of Photography

Jan 26–Feb 19 : Wind and Wheels

Mar 5-12 : VAC Student Show, Winner’s Circle, Elementary Art

Apr : Middle/High School Exhibit, PrimaVera.. It’s Spring!

May : Charlotte Academy

Jun : In the Wild, America Celebrates

Jul : Surf, Sand & Shells

Sep : Taking the Scenic Route

Oct : Color

Nov : Harvest of Art

Dec : Generations

GOFF GALLERYEXHIBITIONS

Member artists featured every month

Jan 2-30: Southwest Florida Craft Guild

Jan 30–Feb 27 : VAC Plein Air Artists

Feb 27–Mar 27 : David Sussman One Man Photography Show

‘Lost on the River’ features new songs written with longlost lyrics Bob Dylan wrote 45 years ago.

The Year’s Best

by Andrew Elias

IN 2014,one of the best albums of the year ressurrected songs lost for some 45 year, while another paid tribute to a beloved artist lost last year. One of the best CDs of the year was by a guy in his mid-70s, while another was by a garage band whose accumulated ages are about equal. And three of the best CDs of the past year are by groups of sisters, while another is by an entire family.

THE NEW BASEMENT TAPES Lost On The River NEWHARVESTRECORDS

T-Bone Burnett recently came upon unfinished lyrics written by a 27 year old Bob Dylan during the time he was living in Woodstock and recording with The Band in the basement of a big pink house, songs and fragments that were never recorded and long forgotten. Burnett gathered a group of musicians who had previously not worked together and asked them to write music for these lyrics and record an album —all in two weeks.

The results are astounding.

T-Bone brought together his old pal Elvis Costello and some of today’s most exciting young artists: Marcus Mumford, My Morning Jackets’ Jim James, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, and Rhiannon Giddens of the Carolina Chocolate Drops. The group gelled quickly and, much like the original ‘Basement Tapes,’ embraced the looseness and sense of fun, collaborating freely and playing various instruments in differing combinations on different songs.

Lucky for us all, in addition to an outstanding CD, the sessions were filmed by Showtime. The documentary is an incredible record of the joys and frustrations even the biggest stars and acclaimed artists experience during the creative process as well as how these particularly talented musicians approach their work.

For me, the star of the project is Marcus Mumford, who despite deep doubts, in the end writes and performs the very best of a collection of outstanding songs. HIGHLIGHTS: Mumford’s ‘Kansas City’ and ‘When I Get My Hands on You,’ James ‘Nothing To It,’ Goldsmith’s ‘Florida Key,’ and Giddens’ ‘Spanish Mary’ and ‘Lost on the River.’

ANGALEENA PRESLEY American Middle Class SLATECREEKRECORDS

If Bruce Springsteen was born a girl in Kentucky instead of a boy in New Jersey, he just might be writing the songs that Angaleena Presley has released on this, her debut album. Much like Springsteen, Presley paints a picture of a modern middle-class America captured between the

lofty promises and grounded realities of everyday life. Her songs are honest examinations of the human condition, telling stories about the lives of society’s winners and losers, about ordinary people seeking excitement, if not freedom. The title track, ‘American Middle Class’ is as powerful an anthem as anything Springsteen has written.

As a writer and a singer she is an original, but as a reference she can be compared to some of the greatest women in American music: Lucinda Williams (‘Blessing and a Curse,’ ‘Drunk’), Dolly Parton (‘Knocked Up,’ ‘Pain Pills’), Sheryl Crow (‘’All I Ever Wanted,’ ’Ready to Surrender’), Bonnie Raitt (‘Ain’t No Man’).

Angaleena Presley is the real deal.

As part of the Pistol Annies, along with Miranda Lambert and Ashley Monroe, her talents are only scratching the surface. With her debut solo album she proves that she’s destined to become a star. HIGHLIGHTS: ‘American Middle Class,’ ‘Ain’t No Man,’ ‘Drunk,’ ‘Blessing and a Curse,’ ‘Ready to Surrender.’

DR. JOHN

Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch CONCORDRECORDS

Now making arguably the best records of his long and illustrious career, Dr. John celebrates the music of fellow New Orleans icon, Louis Armstrong, backed by a great band and special guests such as fellow Crescent City stars, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and trumpeters Nicholas Payton and Terence Blanchard, as well as Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and singers, Bonnie Raitt, Shemekia Copeland, the Blind Boys of Alabama, and the McCrary Sisters. Dr. John reinvents Armstrong staples such as ‘Wonderful World’, ‘Mack the Knife,’ ‘When You’re Smiling,’ and ‘I’ve Got the World on a String’ and revives lesser known gems such as ‘Sweet Hunk o’ Trash’ and ‘Dippermouth Blues.’ Passing it forward, Dr. John, with his unique voice and devilish attitude, proves that the music Satchmo was popularizing a century ago is as entertaining and vital as it ever was. HIGHLIGHTS: ‘Mack the Knife,’ ‘Gutbucket Blues,’ ‘That’s My Home.’

THE ORWELLS Disgraceland CANVASBACK

In the great American punk rock tradition, The Orwells have taken up the mantle of the likes of Iggy Pop, New York Dolls, The Replacements, Nirvana, The Strokes, and The

Angaleena Presley is in the Pistol Annies with Miranda Lambert and Ashley Monroe, but this is her debut solo release.

Ramones, and are running with it full speed ahead. Most songs clock in at about three minutes, packed with all the teen angst, suburban frustration and garage band confidence that you’d expect from a bunch of high-schoolers from the mid-west, with songs about sex and partying. Play loud and let yourself go. Whether you’re 20 or 60, rock’n’roll like this is the great age equalizer. HIGHLIGHTS: ‘Southern Comfort,’ ‘The Rightgeous One, ‘Let It Burn,’ ‘Who Needs You.’

JOSEPH ARTHUR

Lou

VANGUARDRECORDS

Lou Reed passed away in 2014. One of the most revered of the rock ‘n’ roll icons, he was an inspiration to countless younger musicians and songwriters –Joseph Arthur among them. This is a wonderful tribute from a friend for a mentor, the album highlights the subtle simplicity of Reed’s music as well as the cool dryness of his poetry.

Arthur covers Lou’s songs with care. Whether it’s Reed’s hits (‘Walk on the Wild Side,’ ‘Satellite of Love,’ ‘Heroin’) or lesser known classics (‘Pale Blue Eyes,’ ‘Coney Island Baby,’ ‘Dirty Blvd.’), his versions, acoustic and sparse, are all renditions Lou would love. HIGHLIGHTS :‘ NYC Man,’ ‘Stephanie Says,’ ‘Sword of Damocles’).

JULES SHEAR Longer to Get to Yesterday

CUSSYINACASERECORDS

Jules Shear is a hopeless romantic, and after listening to his new release you might be as well. Shear has a knack for writing infectious melodies with magnetic hooks; his lyrics are simple, sweet and personal; his arrangements are lushly textured. He writes pop songs with panache, and sings them with an intimacy that makes you care. The most romantic of all here is ‘Let’s Walk,’ where he invites his love for a special winter stroll through a city blanketed in snow.

Shear has always been influenced by Brian Wilson’s Beach Boys’ harmonies and it’s never been more obvious than here, with songs like the title track, ‘Let’s Walk,’ ‘You Don’t Love Me,’ and ‘California.’ HIGHLIGHTS: ‘Nothing Compared to the Moon,’ ‘Let’s Walk’, ‘Not Until Then,’ ‘More Reason Than the Wind.’

THE HADEN TRIPLETS THIRDMANRECORDS

The Hadens make music steeped in the Americana traditions of Appalachian bluegrass and southern gospel music traditions. Produced by and with Ry

Cooder’s band behind them, it’s a celebration of the music of their grandparents, the popular music of the depression and war years. Singing with three beautiful and distinct voices, and the most gorgeous harmonies, they cover songs by Webb Pierce, Ralph Stanley, Kitty Wells, Bill Monroe, the Louvin Brothers, and the Carter Family. HIGHLIGHTS : ‘Single Girl, Married Girl,’ ‘My Baby’s Gone,’ ‘Billy Bee.’

KENNY BARRON & DAVE HOLLAND The Art of Conversation BLUENOTERECORDS

The album showcases the remarkable talents and exquisite tastes of pianist Kenny Barron and bassist Dave Holland. Barron’s playing is pretty standard straight-on bop and post-bop, while Holland has often delved into more avant-garde jazz, but here we find the two masters meeting comfortably to make jazz that anybody and everybody can love. Barron swings the melodies while Holland drives the rhythms, each playing off and pushing each other. Music for quieter times, it’s a conversation worth listening to.

HIGHLIGHTS: ‘The Only One,’ ‘In Walked Bud,’ ‘ Seascape.’

THE SECRET SISTERS Put Your Needle Down REPUBLICRECORDS

With seemingly effortless harmonies and the guidance of T-Bone Burnett, sisters Lydia & Laura Rogers have crafted an album of uptempo country rock (‘Rattle My Bones,’ ‘River Jordon), gothic ballads (‘Iuka’’) and jazzy blues (‘Dirty Lie,’ a song Burnett had them finish for Bob Dylan), and mid-60s girl groups (‘Black and Blue, ‘I Cannot Find a Way’). Like a female version of the Everly Brothers, they have a sound that could be described as a cross somewhere between Loretta Lynn and Lana Del Ray –sexy and strong, down home and dangerous. HIGHLIGHTS : ‘Rattle My Bones,’ ‘Dirty Lies,’ ‘Black and Blue,’ ‘Good Luck, Good Night, Goodbye.’

THOMPSON Family FANTASYRECORDS

It must be hard growing up in a family overflowing with talent. The pressure to be creative, original and successful can be an overbearing bur-

den. Lucky for the Thompson children they don’t need to worry much. Their talents, though possibly not as formidable as their parents, are remarkable nonetheless. Teddy Thompson addresses the issue immediately on the album’s title and opening track, singing, ‘Sean Lennon, you know what I mean.’

Although Richard and Linda Thompson are in fact legendary rock musicians (founding members of 1960s folk-rock band, Fairport Convention), their children, Teddy and his sister Kami, are talented artists in their own right, skillful songwriters, exceptional vocalists and accomplished musicians.

The album includes two songs each from father Richard Thompson, mother Linda Thompson, son Teddy and daughter Kami, as well as one song each from half-brother Jack and cousin, Zak Hobbs. Richard’s songs showcase his dry wit as he ponders the state of the world, both politically (‘That’s Enough’) and personal (‘One Life at a Time’); Linda’s her haunting tenderness (‘Perhaps We Can Sleep’). Teddy and Kami, joined by her husband and Chrissie Hynde’s guitarist, James walbourne, each have one ballad and one rocker. Richard Thompson’s guitar playing, as always, is exceptional. HIGHLIGHTS : Richard’s ‘That’s Enough,’ Teddy’s ‘Right,’ Kami’s ‘Careful.’

JOHN HAMMOND Timeless PALMETTORECORDS

When considering the Best CDs of 2013 I included John Hammond’s ‘Timeless,’ not realizing that I had been listening to an advance copy and the official release date was not until January 2014. Because ‘Timeless’ is such a great album, an excellent recording of an intimate performance in a small club by one of the truly great bluesman of all time, I had to include Hammond’s CD again this year in the list of the Best CDs of 2014. HIGHLIGHTS : ‘Further on Up the Road,’ ‘That Nasty Swing,’ and Tom Wait’s ‘No One Can Forgive Me But My Baby’ and ‘Jockey Full of Bourbon.’ •

JAN 1

THURSDAY

•Steve Trevino: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf Center Dr, E110, Ft Myers. 8p. 389-6901.

2

FRIDAY

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers, 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.

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

•Car Show: Live music, food. Six Bends, 9501 Thunder Rd, Fort Myers. 5-8p. Free. 275-4647.

•Dan Miller- Lew Del Gatto Sextet: Concert. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus –Built to Amaze!: Germain Arena,11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Steve Trevino: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf Center Dr, E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 389-6901.

•Tas Cru & His Tortured Souls: Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers.9p. 693-7111.

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

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Auditorium,4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 8p. 398-9192.

•Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus –Built to Amaze!: Germain Arena, 11000Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 11a, 3 & 7p. 948-7825.

•Steve Trevino: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf Center Dr, E110, Fort Myers. 8 & 10p. 3896901.

•The Bluegrass Parlor Band: Featuring Cory & Jarrod Walker with Mark Kreitzer & Jon Garon. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 2133058.

•Vanessa Williams: Concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

4 SUNDAY

•Chamber Music Concert: Mozart, Haydn and Mendelssohn. Naples Philharmonic musicians. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Corvette, Open Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show: Live music, food. Six Bends, 9501Thunder Rd, Fort Myers. 5-8p.Free. 275-4647.

•Island Jazz: Free concert. Boler Garden, BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 3p.472-9700.

•Jazz in the Garden: Alan Darcy Trio. Naples Garden,4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples.2-4p. 643-7275.

SATURDAY

•Art in the Park: Free outdoor art festival. Park St, downtown Naples. 10a-4p. Free.262-6517.

•Gregg Allman: Concert. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Improv Cafe - Little Shop of Improv: CFABS Youth Improv Group. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, BonitaSprings. 3p. 495-8989

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

•Neapolitan Opry – Cluster Pluckin’: Andy Wahlberg, Beargrass Bluegrass,The Bottom Feeders, The Bean Pickers, BoBrewton, Little Eddie & friend, Jebry, Bob & Lucia, J. Robert Houghtling & Son.Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 213-3058.

•Queen of Bingo: Let’s Put on a Show Productions. Golden Gate Community Center, Joan Jenks

•Michael Fabiano Tenor, Gala Concert: Gulfshore Opera concert w Joyce El-Khoury & Laurent Philippe. Arts–Naples, 5833 Pelican BayBlvd, Naples. 7p. 529-3925.

•Queen of Bingo: Let’s Put on a Show Productions. Golden Gate Community Center,Joan Jenks Auditorium, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 3 & 7p. 398-9192.

•Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus –Built to Amaze!: Germain Arena, 11000Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 1 & 5p. 948-7825.

•St Shelton’s Trio: Free outdoor jazz concert. Mercato Mall lawn, 9132 Strada Pl, Naples. 2p. Free. 7752800.

•Steve Trevino: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf Center Dr, E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 389-6901.

5 MONDAY

•TGIM: Independent film screening & discussion. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails. 6:30p, show 7p. 333-1933.

•The Beach Boys: Concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

6 TUESDAY

•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery: 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 40-5789.

•Art Talk: Artist Myra Roberts & author Ella Nayor. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7p. 333-1933.

•Chamber Music Concert: Mozart, Haydn and Mendelssohn. Naples Philharmonicmusicians. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Lunch & Learn Lecture: The Everglades Queen & Other Tales of Old Florida. Rookery Bay Research rsvp, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5950.

7 WEDNESDAY

•All That Jazz: Kevin Mahogany concert.Artis— Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 36 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Art Alive: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at dozens of Art Alliance

Naplesgalleries & studios.

Naples Art District, Pine Ridge Industrial Park, Pine Ridge Rd, west ofAirport Rd, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 821-1061.

•Art Reception: Collier County Museum, 3301 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 774-8476.

•Art Reception: Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 6-8p. Free. 262-6525.

•Documentary Film: Cuba: The Accidental Eden. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge VisitorCenter, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 2:30p. Free. 472-1100.

•Land of Make Believe: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 277-1700.

8 THURSDAY

•Alan Jackson: Concert. Also Jon Pardi & Brandy Clark. Germain Arena, 11000Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

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

•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free.

941-639-8810.

•Art Reception: Wine & cheese.Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 5-7p. Free. 772-5657.

•Exhibition Opening: All Creatures Great and Small.Naples Garden,4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.

•Jerry Dyke: The Hut at the Peace Tropical Gardens, 5150 Buckingham Rd, FtMyers. 6-9p. Free. 225-0907.

9 FRIDAY

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

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

•Car Show: Live music, food. Six Bends, 9501 Thunder Rd, Fort Myers. 5-8p.Free.275-4647.

•Chamber Music Concert: Chrysalis Chamber Players.Ave Maria U Choir. Salley Auditorium, FSW Sate College, 7505 Grand Lely Dr, Naples. Naples. 7p. 775-2800.

•Creative Coast Weekend:

TheatreZone presents Megan Hilty in concert, January 23 &24 in the G &L Theatre on the campus of the Community School of Naples. Call 888-966-3352 for information.

Galleries & shops in Matlacha open late. exhibits, demos,classes, live music. Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 5-10p. Free. 283-0888.

•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Germain Arena, 11000Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Florida’ Finest Tenors: Concert. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 BonitaBeach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Lil Duval: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf CenterDr, E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 389-6901.

•Scheherazade: Naples Philharmonic Masterworks concert.Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Tied Up in Knotts: Comedian Karen Knotts. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 213-3058.

SATURDAY

•Art Reception: Englewood Art Center,350 S. MaCall Rd, Englewood. 2-4p.Free. 941-474-5548.

•Big Cypress Seminole Reservation 119th

Anniversary Celebration: Seminole Casino Immokalee, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 11a-1a, concert 7p. 800-218-0007.

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

•Cape Coral Festival of the Arts: Outdoor art fair,

entertainment, food. Del Prado Blvd &Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 10a-5p. Free. 699-7942.

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

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

•Gallery Walk with the Artists: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 9-10a. Free.939-2787.

•Gary Allan & Montgomery Gentry: Concert.Seminole Casino Immokalee, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 7p. 800-218-0007.

•Josh Garrett: Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 9p. 693-7111.

•Lil Duval: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf Center Dr,E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 389-6901.

•Musical Discovery –Strings: Gulf Coast Symphony kids workshop & concert. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 MvGregor Blvd, Ft Myers.10a. Free. 277-1700.

•Naples Jazzmasters: Dixieland concerts. River Park Community Center, 3rd Ave N &11th St N, Naples. 1-3p. Free. 263-1113.

•Riverdale Kiwanis

Medieval Faire: Costumed re-enactors, entertainment, crafts, food, kids activities. Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. 9a6p. www.medievalfaire.com.

•Roy Schneider & Kim Mayfield: Americana Community Music Association concert.All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.

11 SUNDAY

•Art After Dark: Receptions, exhibits, demos, music at several galleries & studios.Crayton Cove, Naples City Dock, 8th St S & 12th Ave S, Naples. 69p. Free. 403-8393.

•Baroque & Jazz: FGCU Faculty & Guest Artist Concert.Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.

•Bluegrass in the Theatre: Southwind, John Stey Band, Frank Corso. Presented by Acoustic Music Society of SWFL.Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2-5p. 939-2787.

•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park, 10450Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 4958989.

•Cape Coral Festival of the Arts: Outdoor art fair, entertainment, food. Del Prado Blvd &Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral. 10a-5p. Free. 699-7942.

•Creative Coast Weekend: Galleries & shops in Matlacha. exhibits, demos, classes, livemusic. Pine Island Rd, Matlacha.

5-10p. Free. 283-0888.

•Dick Hyman: Selections from Sondheim. Concert.

Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Island Jazz: Free concert. Boler Garden, BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel.3p. 472-9700.

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

•Lil Duval: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf Center Dr,E110, Fort Myers. 8 & 10p. 3896901.

•Naples Dixieland Jazz Band: Free concert. Cambier Park, 6th Ave S & 8th St S,Naples. 2-4p. Bring blankets & chairs. Free. 263-1113.

•Riverdale Kiwanis

Medieval Faire: Costumed re-enactors, entertainment, crafts, food,kids activities. Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. 9a6p. www.medievalfaire.com.

•Surf’s Up: Beach Boys tribute concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 3 & 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Tim Zimmerman & The King’s Brass: Concert. Shell Point, Village Church, 15101 Shell Pt Blvd, Ft Myers.7:30p. 454-2067.

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Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 9 48-7825.

•Patsy Cline: Jacqueline Moynihan Royal Palm Players, 131 1st St W, Boca Grande. 941-2694.

•Que Sera Sera – An Eveining with Doris Day: Damaris Peters Pike onewoman show.Ft Myers Library, South bldg, 1651 Lee St, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 479-4636.

•Simply Classic: SWFL Symphony Concert. Schein Hall, BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd,Sanibel. 8p. 472-9700.

•Who’s Bad?: Concert. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, FtMyers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

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THURSDAY

•Art Reception & Gallery

Talk: FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU BlvdS., Ft Myers. 5-8p. Free. 5907199.

•Bobby Collins: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf Center Dr,E110, Fort Myers. 7:30p. 389-6901.

•Chris MacDonald –Memories of Elvis Rockin Birthday Bash: Concert. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

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MONDAY

•Lil Duval: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf Center Dr,E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 389-6901.

•Naples Jazz Orchestra: Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples.7p. Free.2078299.

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TUESDAY

•Art Reception & Gallery Talk: FGCU ArtLab in library, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.

•Dvorak - From the New World: Concert. Shell Point, Village Church, 15101 Shell Pt Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p454-2067.

•Speaking of South Florida: Frank Abagnale, Jr. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

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WEDNESDAY

•A Wandering Mind – An Evening with Storyteller Kim Weitkamp: Foulds Theatre, Alliancefor the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 939-2787.

•Florida Everblades vs Wheeling Nails: Germain Arena, 11000Everblades

at dozens of Art Alliance Naplesgalleries & studios. Naples Art District, Pine Ridge Industrial Park, Pine Ridge Rd, west of AirportRd, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 821-1061.

•Art Discussion: Abstract Shape Construction. Kathleen Bradford Studio/Gallery, 4259 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2-3p. Free. 7766844.

•Art Reception: The von Leibig Art Center, 585 Park St, Naples. 5:307:30p. 262-6517.

•Auditions: For ‘Love, Loss & What I Wore’ by Naples Players. Sugden CommunityTheatre, 701 5th Ave S. 2p. No appt. 434-7340.

•Author Lecture & Lunch: Deborah Crombie. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, FtMyers. 12p. 333-1933.

•Backyard Bluesfest: JP Soars & The Red Hots. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, FtMyers. 2p-12a. 693-7111.

•Bobby Collins: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf CenterDr, E110, Fort Myers. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.

FRIDAY

•Asleep at the Wheel: Concert. Seminole Casino Immokalee, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 7p. 800-218-0007.

•Bobby Collins: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf CenterDr, E110, Fort Myers. 7 & 9p. 389-6901.

•Car Show: Live music, food. Six Bends, 9501 Thunder Rd, Fort Myers. 5-8p.Free.275-4647.

•Fire & Rain – Tribute to James Taylor: Concert. Naples Garden,4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 6:30p.643-7275.

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

•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries.

DowntownFt Myers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 855-732-3836.

•Off the Walls!: Fundraiser art show. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs,10150 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs.495-8989

•Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: BB Mann, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.

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•Art Alive: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music

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

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

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

•Psychic Gary Spivey: Seminole Casino Immokalee, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 7p. 800-218-0007.

•Riverdale Kiwanis

Medieval Faire: Costumed re-enactors, entertainment, crafts, food,kids activities. Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. 9a6p. www.medievalfaire.com.

•SWFL Symphony: American Masterpieces. Concert. BB Mann PAH, 13350Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. lecture 7p, concert 8p. 418-1500.

•Woman Rebel: One-wonmam show w Janina Birtolo plays Margaret Sanger. Marco Players, 1055 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 12p. 6427270.

SUNDAY

•Art Alive: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at dozens of Art Alliance Naplesgalleries & studios. Naples Art District, Pine Ridge Industrial Park, Pine Ridge Rd, west of

Kate Davis perform in concert at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in Fort Myers’ River District on January 17. For information, call 337-1933.

what Goes on

AirportRd, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 821-1061.

• B o b b y C o l l i n s : Off the Ho ok Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf CenterDr, E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 389-6901.

•Music to Touch Your Heart: Voices of Naples concert.St. Leo Catholic Church, 28290 Beaumont Rd, Bonita Springs. 3p.455-2582.

•Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples.2p. Free. 263-9521.

•Riverdale Kiwanis

Medieval Faire: Costumed re-enactors, entertainment, crafts, food,kids activities. Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. 9a6p. www.medievalfaire.com.

•The Capitol Steps: Comedy. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice.8p. 941-488-1115.

•The Merling Trio: Concert. Phillips Gallery, BIG ARTS Center,900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 3:30p. 472-9700.

•The Rat Pack: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

•Vocal Trash: Concert. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

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Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Al Holland: Former member of The Platters. Concert. Fish-Tale Marina Propeller Lounge, 7225 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 7p. 463-3600

•Amphion String Quartet: Concert. Schein Hall, BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel.7:30p. 4729700.

•Jerry Dyke: The Hut at the Peace Tropical Gardens, 5150 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 225-0907.

•Last of the Red Hot Lovers: CFABS Community Players. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 BonitaBeach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Mentalist, Illusionist Wayne Hoffman: Seminole Casino Immokalee, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 7p. 800-218-0007.

•Monroe Martin: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf CenterDr, E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 389-6901.

•The Bronx Wanderers: Concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 &8:30p. 597-1900.

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MONDAY

•First & Final Beethoven: Amernet String Quartet concert. Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples.8p. 434-8505.

•Los Lobos: Concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•The Capitol Steps: Comedy. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 3 & 8p. 941-488-1115.

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TUESDAY

•Painting & Pints!: Guided painting session by Vino’s Picasso. Dublin Ale House, 1708 cape Coral Pkwy W, Cape Coral. 11a. rsvp. 288-6953.

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WEDNESDAY

•Documentary Film: John James Audubon: Drawn from Nature. ‘Ding’ Darling WildlifeRefuge Visitor Center, 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 2:30p. Free. 472-1100.

•The Bronx Wanderers: Concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd,

Masterworks concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

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THURSDAY

•Al Holland: Former member of The Platters. Concert. Fish-Tale Marina Propeller Lounge, 7225 Estero Blvd, Naples. 7p. 463-3600

•Amphion String Quartet: Concert. Schein Hall, BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 4729700.

•Jerry Dyke: The Hut at the Peace Tropical Gardens, 5150 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Free. 2250907.

•Last of the Red Hot Lovers: CFABS Community Players. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Mentalist, Illusionist Wayne Hoffman: Seminole Casino Immokalee, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. 7p. 800-218-0007.

•Monroe Martin: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf Center Dr, E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 389-6901.

•The Bronx Wanderers: Concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 5971900.

•Trumpet in the New Year: Naples Philharmonic

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

•Brother Sun: Americana Community Music Association concert. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.

•Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival Kick-Off Party: Live music featuring West of Galway, Rathkeltair, Albannach. Food, beer, vendors. Ft Myers Riverfront Basin, Bay St & Hendry St.5-10p. Free. 321-7530.

•Car Show: Live music, food. Six Bends, 9501 Thunder Rd, Fort Myers. 5-8p.Free.275-4647.

•Gulfshore Opera Dinner Series: Concert & Dinner. Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7p. 529-3925.

•Last of the Red Hot Lovers: CFABS Community Players. Center for the Arts BonitaSprings, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Megan Hilty: Concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275

Naples Philharmonic: Concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Ballpark Festival of Beers: Craft beers, food, live music. Hammond Stadium, 14400 SixMile Cypress Parkway, Ft Myers. 6-9p. 21 & over. 768-4210.

•Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival: Live music featuring Screaming Orphans, Rathkeltair, Albannach. Food, beer, vendors. Centennial Park, W 1st St, Ft Myers riverfront. 11:30a10p. 321-7530.

•Carnival In The Sky: Largest land-based fireworks show.Seminole Casino Immokalee, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee.8p, fireworks 9p.

•JW-Jones: Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 9p. 693-7111.

•Last of the Red Hot Lovers: CFABS Community Players. Center for the Arts BonitaSprings, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

Livingston Rd, Naples. 8p. 888-966-3352.

: Off the Ho ok Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf CenterDr, E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 389-6901.

SATURDAY

•Art Fair: Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 10a-4p. Free. 772-5657.

•Audra McDonald: with

25 SUNDAY

•Art Reception & Gallery

Talk: Edison & Ford Winter Estates Museum:2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2-4p. 3347419.

•Art Fair: Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral. 10a-4p. Free. 772-5657.

•Dwight Icenhower’s Tribute to The King: Concert & dinner. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Dinner 5:30p & show 7p. 278-4422.

• E m a l i e S a v o y : Concert. Schein Hall, BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel.3:30p. 472-9700.

•Girl’s Night – The Musical: Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Megan Hilty: Concert. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd,Naples. 2 & 8p. 888-966-3352.

•Monroe Martin: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf CenterDr, E110, Fort Myers. 8 & 10p. 3896901.

•The Second City Hits Home: Comedy. Schein Hall, BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel.7:30p. 472-9700.

•Last of the Red Hot Lovers: CFABS Community Players. Center for the Arts BonitaSprings, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2p. 495-8989.

•Martina McBride: Concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900..

• M o n r o e M a r t i n : Off the Ho ok Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf CenterDr, E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 389-6901.

•Under the Sea 1960’s Beach Party: Live surf music fundraiser for Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. Sanctuary Golf Club, 2801 Wulfert Rd, Sanibel. Rsvp. 395-2233

JW-Jones performs at Buckingham Blues Bar on January 24. Call 693-7111 for information.

The Center for Arts Bonita Springs presents Little Shop of Improv on January 3 and February 7 at the Center for Performing Arts in Bopnita Springs. For information, call 495-8989.

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MONDAY

•Dwight Icenhower’s Tribute to T The K King: Concert & meal. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 ColonialBlvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a & show 1p, dinner 5:30p & show 7p. 278-4422.

•Girl’s Night – The Musical: Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 3 & 8p.941-488-1115.

•Jodie DeSalvo’s Piano Music: Russianmania.

Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

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

•The Capitol Steps: Comedy. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•The Highwaymen: Florida’s AfricanAmerican Landscape Painters: Author GaryMonroe presentation, book signing & reception. Boca Grande Community Center, 131 1st StW, Boca Grande. 11a. Free. 941964-1600.

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TUESDAY

•1950’s – The Golden Era of Black & White: Naples Philharmonic Pops concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Chamber Chorus Concert: Ft Myers Symphonic Mastersingers.St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 3751 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 7p. 288-2535

•Rhonda Vincent: Concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8:30p. 597-1900.

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Philharmonic Pops concert.Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican BayBlvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•A Night of Popera with Duo Romantico: Concert Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd,Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free. 941-639-8810.

•Sarah Colonna: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf CenterDr, E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 389-6901.

•SWFL Symphony w Evan Drachman & Richard Dowling: Concert. Shell Point, Woodlands, 15101 Shell Pt Blvd,Ft Myers. 7p. 454-2067.

•The Second City: Comedy. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

FRIDAY

•1950’s – The Golden Era of Black & White: Naples Philharmonic Pops concert.Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican BayBlvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Art Walks the Runway Weekend of Fashion: Local Fashion. Fundraising fashion show. DavisArt Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8p. 333-1933.

•Brass in Blue: US Air Force band of the West concert. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. Free, rsvp. 939-2787.

•Car Show: Live music, food. Six Bends, 9501 Thunder Rd, Fort Myers. 5-8p.Free.275-4647.

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

•Art Walks the Runway Weekend of Fashion: Couture. Fundraising fashion show. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 8p. 333-1933.

•Bonita Springs National

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

•Chili Cook-Off: Six Bends, 9501 Thunder Rd, Fort Myers. 11a-2p.Free. 275-4647.

•Country Jam: Concert

w Lee Brice, Jerrod Niemann, Frankie Ballard. Rib cook-off,arts & crafts, kids area, food, drinks.Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39 Ave NE, Naples. 1p-8p.

•Eyeball Soiree: Gourmet food & wine, music fundraiser. Everglades Wonder Gardens,27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6p. rsvp. 389-9999.

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

•Inland Art, Craft & Music Festival: Barron Park,360 N Bridge St,LaBelle. 10a3p. Free.303-5849.

•Jet Set Soiree: Concert & dinner fundraiser. Forest Country Club, 6100 Club Blvd SW, Ft Myers. 6p. 405-9713.

•Last of the Red Hot Lovers: CFABS Community Players. Center for the Arts BonitaSprings, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Nikki Talley: Americana Community Music Association concert. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.

WEDNESDAY

•1950’s – The Golden Era of Black & White: Naples Philharmonic Pops concert.Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican BayBlvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Florida Everblades vs South Carolina Sting Rays: Germain Arena,11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Last of the Red Hot Lovers: CFABS Community Players. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

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THURSDAY

•1950’s – The Golden Era of Black & White: Naples

•Last of the Red Hot Lovers: CFABS Community Players. Center for the Arts BonitaSprings, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Sarah Colonna: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf CenterDr, E110, Fort Myers. 8 & 10p. 389-6901.

•The Second City: Comedy. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

SATURDAY

•1950’s – The Golden Era of Black & White: Naples Philharmonic Pops concert.Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican BayBlvd, Naples. 2 & 8p. 597-1900.

•Sarah Colonna: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf CenterDr, E110, Fort Myers. 8 & 10p. 3896901.

•Special Workshop: How to Build Your Word Press Author Websitew Joe Jacobson.FSW College, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 10a-2p. Rsvp. 247-4515.

FEB 1 SUNDAY

•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Outdoor fine art & fine craft fair. Riverside Park,

what Goes on

10450Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. 4958989.

•Island Jazz: Free concert. Boler Garden, BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel.3p. 472-9700.

•Jazz in the Garden: Bob Zottola & Jazz Simpatico. Naples Garden,4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 2-4p.643-7275.

•Last of the Red Hot Lovers: CFABS

Community Players. Center for the Arts

BonitaSprings, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 2p. 495-8989.

•Naples Dixieland Jazz Band: Free concert.

concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd,Naples. 36 & 8:30p. 597-1900.

•Art Alive: Receptions, exhibits, demos, live music at dozens of Art Alliance Naplesgalleries & studios.

Naples Art District, Pine Ridge Industrial Park, Pine Ridge Rd, west of Airport Rd, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 821-1061.

•Boston Pops: Concert.

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

Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Mariinsky Orchestra: Artis—Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Third Coast Percussion: Concert. Schein Hall, BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 472-9700.

•Violins of Hope: FGCU Faculty & Guest Artist Concert. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.

Springs,26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free.495-8989.

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

•ArtFest Opening Night: Party, live music, food, drinks. Edwards Dr & Hendry St, Fort Myers Riverfront. 6-9p. Free.768-3602.

Pine Bay Gallery, 4332 Pine Island Rd and Bert’s Bar & Grill, 4271 Pine Island Rd,,Matlacha. Free. 283-1335 & 282-3232.

•SWFL Symphony: Sports Themes, Fight Songs and the Sounds of Team Spirit. Concert. BB Mann PAH, 13350Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. lecture 7p, concert 8p. 418-1500.

7 SATURDAY

4332 Pine Island Rd and Bert’s Bar & Grill, 4271 Pine Island Rd,, Matlacha. Free. 283-1335 & 2823232.

•Brandon T. Jackson: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 GulfCenter Dr, E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 3896901.

•Coconut Point Art Festival: Art fair, live music. Coconut Point Mall, , 23130 Fashion Dr,Estero. 10a-5p. Free. 561-746-6615.

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MONDAY

Cambier Park, 6th Ave S & 8th St S,Naples. 2-4p. Bring blankets & chairs. Free. 263-1113. 2

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

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

•TGIM: Independent film screening & discussion. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails

6:30p, show 7p. 333-1933.

•The Sounds of Harry James & the Andrews Sisters: Concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.

•Three Tremendous Piano Trios: Concert. Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples.8p. 434-8505.

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TUESDAY

•Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band: Concert. Germain Arena, 11000Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Discover DaVinci & Michelangelo Side by Side: Multi-media performance. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs,10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 495-8989.

•Lunch & Learn Lecture: The Scent of ScandalInside the Wild World of Orchid Smugglers. Rookery Bay Research rsvp, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 12p. 530-5950.

•Miami City Ballet: Artis— Naples,5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

WEDNESDAY

•All That Jazz: Pat Martino

•Documentary Film: The 11th Hour. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 2:30p. Free. 472-1100.

•Ikebana Meeting: Japanese Flower Arranging Society. Baskets workshop. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791Harbour Dr, Naples. 9a. 254-9999.

•LaBohme: Teatro Lirico D’Europa.BB Mann, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.

•Rebelution: Concert. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.

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THURSDAY

•Alton Brown – Edible Inevitable Tour: Concert. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

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

•Art Reception: Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. 5-7p. Free. 941-639-8810.

•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Blvd, Cape Coral.5-7p. Free. 772-5657.•Art Reception: Wine & cheese. Cape Coral Art League. 5-7p. Free. 772-5657.

•Brandon T Jackson: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf CenterDr, E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 389-6901.

•Cosi Fan Tutte: Opera Naples concert. David & Cecile Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples. 8p. 963-9050.

•Florida Southwestern State College Jazz Ensemble: Concert. Fish-Tale MarinaPropeller Lounge, 7225 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 7p. 463-3600

•Improviganzapalooza Jam: Improv Anonymous & local improv groups: Comedy. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs,10150

•A Celebration of Harold Pinter: Solo performance by Julian Sands, directed by JohnMalkovich.

Historic Asolo Theater, The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.

•Almost Manilow – A Charlie Vee Tribute: Concert. 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 8p. 772-5862.

•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, 6-9p. Free. 337-5050.

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

•Art Reception: Center for the Arts Bonita

•Brandon T Jackson: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 GulfCenter Dr, E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 3896901.

•Harry Connick, Jr: Concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Improviganzapalooza Jam: Improv Anonymous & Improv Boston: Comedy.Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Jamie Eubanks: Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 9p. 693-7111.

•Monster X Tour: Monster truck show. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 9487825.

•Naples Philharmonic Brass Quintet: Ave Maria U Choir. Salley Auditorium, FSW Sate College, 7505 Grand Lely Dr, Naples. Naples. 7p. 775-2800.

•Parade of Mermaids: Bert’s

•A Celebration of Harold Pinter: Solo performance by Julian Sands, directed by JohnMalkovich. Historic Asolo Theater, The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 7:30p. 941-359-5700.

•Almost Manilow – A Charlie Vee tribute: Concert. 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 8p. 772-5862.

•Antique Car Show: Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-2p. Free.3342999.

•Art in the Park: Free outdoor art festival. Park St, downtown Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 262-6517.

•Art Reception: Englewood Art Center, 350 S. MaCall Rd, Englewood. 2-4p. Free. 941-474-5548.

•ArtFest Fort Myers: Outdoor art fair, entertainment, food, activities. Edwards Dr & Hendry St, Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-5p. Free. 768-3602.

•Bert’s Island Pirate Fest: Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery,

•Cosi Fan Tutte: Opera Naples concert. David & Cecile Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples.2p. 963-9050.

•Frank Bang & The Secret Stash: Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 9p. 693-7111.

•Improviganzapalooza Jam: Improv Anonymous & Improv Boston: Comedy. Center forthe Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Improviganzapalooza Jam: Little Shop of Improv: Comedy. Center forthe Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 3p. 495-8989.

•Jerry Seinfeld: Comedy. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Rebecca Lobe: Americana Community Music Association concert. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.

•SWFL Symphony: Sports Themes, Fight Songs and the Sounds of Team Spirit. Concert. BB MannPAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. lecture 7p, concert 8p. 418-1500.

8 SUNDAY

•Almost Manilow – A Charlie Vee tribute: Concert. 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 8p. 772-5862.

•ArtFest Fort Myers: Outdoor art fair, entertainment, food, activities.Edwards Dr & Hendry St,Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-5p. Free.7683602.

•Bert’s Island Pirate Fest: Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery, 4332 Pine Island Rd and Bert’s Bar & Grill,4271 Pine Island Rd,, Matlacha. Free. 283-1335.

•Bluegrass in the Theatre: Acoustic Music Society of SWFL. Foulds Theatre, Alliancefor the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2-5p. 939-2787.

The Speedbumps perform in concert, February 19, at the Fish-Tale Marina in Fort Myers Beach. Call 463-3600 for information.

•Brandon T Jackson: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 GulfCenter Dr, E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 389-6901.

•Chamber Music Concert: Bach and Beethoven. Naples Philharmonic musicians. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Coconut Point Art Festival: Art fair, live music. Coconut Point Mall, , 23130 Fashion Dr,Estero. 10a-5p. Free. 561-746-6615.

•Dancing & Romancing: Gulf Coast Symphony concert. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.

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

•Naples Concert Band: Free outdoor concert. Cambier Park bandshell, Park St, downtown Naples.2p. Free. 263-9521.

•Neil Berg’s 106 Years of Broadway: Concert. Artis— Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3 & 7p. 597-1900.

•Rick Howard Trio: Free outdoor jazz concert. Mercato Mall lawn, 9132 Strada Pl, Naples. 2p. Free. 775-2800.

•The Voice of the Masters: Ft Myers Symphonic Mastersingers concert. Faith Presbyterian Church, 4544 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 4p. 288-2535.

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

•Salut d’Amour – Love’s Greeting: SWFL Symphony Concert. Schein Hall, BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd,Sanibel. 8p. 472-9700.

•Sweetheart Express: Dinner & strolling violin. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater,2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.

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MONDAY

•Jodie DeSalvo’s Piano Music: Americana. Artis— Naples, 5833 Pelican BayBlvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.

•Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo: Artis— Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 5971900.

•Martin Preston as Liberace: Concert & meal. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, FtMyers. Lunch 11:30a & show 1p, dinner 5:30p & show 7p. 278-4422. 10

TUESDAY

•Art Talk: Artist John Williams. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, FtMyers. 7p. 333-1933.

•Chamber Music Concert: Bach and Beethoven. Naples Philharmonic musicians. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Mrs Edison’s Hymn Sing: First Presbyterian Church, 2438 Second St, Ft Myers. 1, 4 & 7p.Free. 334-2999.

•The Virtuosity of the Tenor Saxophone: FGCU Faculty & Guest Artist Concert. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.

WEDNESDAY

•Florida Everblades vs Fort Wayne Komets: Germain

•Thomas Edison’s Birthday Party: Edison & Ford Winter Estates,2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Free. 334-2999. 12

THURSDAY

•An American Valentine: Naples Philharmonic Masterworks concert. Artis—Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Missy Raines & The New Hip: Concert. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd,Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

•Sweetheart Express: Dinner & strolling violin. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater,2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.

•The Hit Men: Concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900. 13

FRIDAY

•Aaron Neville: Concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p.597-1900.

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

•Artist Demos: Island Visions Gallery & Gifts, 4643 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha. 12-5p Free. 282-0452.

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

•Danny Brooks: The Hut at the Peace Tropical Gardens, 5150 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 8-11p. Free. 225-0907.

•Disphotic Twilight Zone: FGCU TheatreLab.FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.

•Exhibition Opening: Ringling Museum of Art,5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 10a-5p. 941359-5700.

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

•Peridance Contemporary Dance Company: Schein Hall, BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 472-9700.

•Richard Smith & Andy Wahlberg: Concert.Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7p. 213-3058.

•Sweetheart Express: Dinner & strolling violin. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater,2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.

•The Hit Men: Concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p.597-1900.

•Valentine’s Day Concert: Gulfshore Opera concert w Anthony Kearns. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr, , Naples. 7p.529-3925.

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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. 403-8393.

•Artist Demos: Island Visions Gallery & Gifts, 4643 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha. 12-5p.Free. 282-0452.

• B Y O B M a t l a c h a P a i n t Session!: Guided painting session by Vino’s Picasso. Lovegrove gallery & Gardens, 4637Pine Island Rd NW,

Matlacha. 11a. rsvp. 288-6953.

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

•Disphotic Twilight Zone: FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.

•Florida Everblades vs Kalamazoo Wings: Germain Arena, 11000Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Gallery Walk with the Artists: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers.9-10a. Free. 939-2787.

•Jimmy Keys: Music & comedy. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7 & 9p.213-3058.

•John Shain: Americana Community Music Association concert. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.

•Naples Jazzmasters: Dixieland concerts. River Park Community Center, 3rd Ave N &11th St N, Naples. 1-3p. Free. 2631113.

•Open House: Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Tr, mile marker 54, Ochopee. 10a-5p. 6952428.

•Sweetheart Express: Dinner & strolling violin. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater,2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 6:30p. 275-8487.

•The Hit Men: Concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p.597-1900.

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•Artist Demos: Island Visions Gallery & Gifts, 4643 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha. 12-5p.Free. 282-0452.

•Chamber Music Concert: Shostakovich and Dvorak. Naples Philharmonic musicians. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.

•Creative Coast Weekend: Galleries & shops in Matlacha. exhibits, demos, classes, livemusic. Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 5-10p Free. 283-0888.

•Disphotic Twilight Zone: FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 590-7268.

•Island Jazz: Free concert. Boler Garden, BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel.3p. 472-9700.

•Marbin: The Hut at the Peace Tropical Gardens, 5150 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 2-6p. Free. 225-0907.

•Michael Feinstein – The Sinatra Centennial: Concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Open House: Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Tr, mile marker 54, Ochopee. 10a-5p. 6952428.

•Play Readings: Naples Players ETC... Readers’ Theatre new play contest winners. Tobye Studio,

Comedian Bobby Collins is appearing at Off the Hook Comedy Club in Fort Myers, January 15-18. Call 389-6901 for information.

Asleep at the Wheel perform at the Seminole Casino Immokalee on January 16. For information, call 800-218-0007.

what Goes on

Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.

•WWE Live: Pro Wrestling. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

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MONDAY

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

•Diana Ross: Concert. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Garrison Keillor: Concert. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

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

•Play Reading –

Copenhagen: BIG ARTS Community Players. Herb Strauss Theater, 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7:30p. 472-6862.

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TUESDAY

•Cirque de la Symphonie: Naples Philharmonic Pops concert.Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican BayBlvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.

•Jackson Browne: Concert. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

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•The Speedbumps: Concert. Fish-Tale MarinaPropeller Lounge, 7225 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 7p. 4633600

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WEDNESDAY

•Cirque de la Symphonie: Naples Philharmonic Pops concert.Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p.597-1900.

•Dancing Pros Live: BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Luke Bryan: Concert. Also Randy Houser & Dustin Lynch. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

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THURSDAY

•Cirque de la Symphonie: Naples Philharmonic Pops concert.Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p.597-1900.

•Jay & The Americans: Concert. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.

•Rocky LaPorte: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf Center Dr,E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 389-6901.

•Svetlana Smolina: Concert. Schein Hall, BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p.472-9700.

FRIDAY

•Andrea McArdle: Concert w TheatreZone Orchestra. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 8p. 888-966-3352.

•Caribbean Chillers –Tribute to Jimmy Buffett: Concert. Naples Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr,Naples.

6:30p. 643-7275.

•Cirque de la Symphonie: Naples Philharmonic Pops concert.Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p.597-1900.

•Crafts on the River & Vintage Market: Centennial Park, 200 W 1st St, downtown Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-5p.Free. 334-2999.

•Disphotic Twilight Zone: FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers.

7:30p. 590-7268.

•Into the Woods: CFABS Teen Players. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 4958989.

•Jack Jones: Concert. Schein Hall, BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p.472-9700.

•Music Walk: Live music & dancing at several cafes, clubs & galleries.

Downtown FtMyers’ historic River District. 6-10p. Free. 855-732-3836.

•Paula Poundstone: Comedy. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 481-4849.

•Rocky LaPorte: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf CenterDr, E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 389-6901.

•The Boss Project – Tribute to Bruce Springsteen: Concert. Naples Garden, 4820Bayshore Dr, Naples. 6:30p. 643-7275.

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•Andrea McArdle: Concert w TheatreZone Orchestra. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 8p. 888-966-3352.

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

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

•Backyard Bluesfest: JP Soars & The Red Hots. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 BuckinghamRd, Ft Myers. 2p-12a. 693-7111.

•Black History Read-

Bonita Springs. 2 & 8p. 495-8989.

•Pirate Day on Marco: Pirate theme family activities, arts & crafts, treasure hunt, entertainment.Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 12-4p. Free. 642-1440.

•Rocky LaPorte: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf CenterDr, E110, Fort Myers. 8p. 389-6901.

•SWFL Symphony: Viva Espana!. Concert. BB Mann PAH, 13350Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. lecture 7p, concert 8p. 418-1500.

•Tim Cavanaugh: Comedy. Norris Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 213-3058.

•WOW Improv - Let’s Make Stuff Up: Marco Players, 1055 N.Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 12p. 6427270.

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In: Collier County Museum, 3301 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Free. 1-3p. 7748476.

•Cirque de la Symphonie: Naples Philharmonic Pops concert.Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 8p.597-1900.

•Crafts on the River & Vintage Market: 10a-5p. Centennial Park, 200 W 1st St, downtown Ft Myers riverfront.334-2999.

•Disphotic Twilight Zone: FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2 & 7:30p. 590-7268.

•Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade: Ft Myers High School Stadium, 2635 Cortez Blvdto downtown

Ft Myers River District. 7p.Free. 334-2999.

•Edison Festival of Light Parade Celebration: Centennial Park,200 W 1st St, downtown Ft Myers riverfront.12-7p.Free. 334-2999.

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

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

•Into the Woods: CFABS Teen Players. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd,

Sanibel.3p. 472-9700.

•Music to Touch Your Heart: Voices of Naples concert. Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Rd, Naples. 3p.455-2582.

•Rocky LaPorte: Off the Hook Comedy Club, inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf CenterDr, E110, Fort Myers. 7p. 389-6901.

•Saxdance featuring Andy Lutkoff: Concert. Alliance for the Arts amphitheater, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5p. Lawnchairs & blankets. 939-2787.

•The Beauty of the Cello: FGCU Faculty & Guest Artist Concert. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Bldg, FGCU, 1051 FGCU BlvdS, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 745-4268.

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

SUNDAY

•8 Ball Aitkin: Americana Community Music Association concert. All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 691-4069.

•Andrea McArdle: Concert w TheatreZone Orchestra. Presented by TheatreZone. G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 2 & 8p. 888-966-3352.

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

•Classic Car Show: Downtown Ft Myers River District. 10a-3p.Free. 334-2999.

•Crafts on the River & Vintage Market: Centennial Park, 200 W 1st St, downtown Ft Myers riverfront. 10a-4p. 334-2999.

•Disphotic Twilight Zone: FGCU TheatreLab. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 590-7268.

•Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears: Germain Arena, 11000Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 5p. 948-7825.

•Glory of Gershwin: Gulf Coast Symphony 20th Anniversary Concert & Gala Dinner. BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p.277-1700.

•Island Jazz: Free concert. Boler Garden, BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd,

•Theater for the ThirstyMy Name is Daniel: Concert. Shell Point, Village Church, 15101 Shell Pt Blvd, FtMyers. 7:30p. 454-2067.

23 MONDAY

•Don Quixote: Russian National Ballet Theatre. BB Mann, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 693-4849.

•The Beach Boys: Concert & meal. Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Lunch 11:30a & show 1p, dinner 5:30p & show 7p. 278-4422.

•The Kingston Trio: Concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 3 & 8p. 941-488-1115.

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TUESDAY

•Majory Stoneman Douglas Festival: Demos, storytelling, art exhibit, workshops, nature walks, canoe trips, guide tours.Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 9a4p. Free. 695-0008.

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WEDNESDAY

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

•Majory Stoneman Douglas Festival: Demos, storytelling, art exhibit, workshops, nature walks,canoe trips, guide tours. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 9a4p.Free. 695-0008. 26

THURSDAY

•Art Reception & Gallery Talk: FGCU ArtLab in

Jerry Seinfeld is appearing at Artis–Naples, February 7. Call 597-1900 for information.

library, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers.5-8p. Free. 590-7199.

•Chris Tomlin: Concert. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 8p. 948-7825.

•Majory Stoneman Douglas Festival: Demos, storytelling, art exhibit, workshops, nature walks,canoe trips, guide tours. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 9a4p.Free. 695-0008.

•SWFL Symphony w Thomas Pandolfi: Concert. Shell Point, Woodlands, 15101 Shell Pt Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p.454-2067.

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FRIDAY

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

•ArtPoems: Artists and poets collaborate. Schein Hall, BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. 472-9700.

•Dinner with Berne –An Evening with the American Virtuosi: Dinner & chamber concert: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers.6p. 333-1933.

•Florida Everblades vs South Carolina Sting Rays: Germain Arena,11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.

•Majory Stoneman Douglas Festival: Demos, storytelling, art exhibit, workshops, nature walks,canoe trips, guide tours. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 9a4p.Free. 695-0008.

•Three on a String: Concert & comedy. Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, 10150Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 8p. 495-8989.

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South Carolina Sting Rays: Germain Arena,11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.

•Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado: Gulfshore Opera concert. Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St, Punta Gorda. 7p. 529-3925.

•Ira Stanley & Dixie Peach: Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. 9p. 693-7111.

•Majory Stoneman Douglas Festival: Demos, storytelling, art exhibit, workshops, nature walks, canoe trips, guide tours. Museum of the Everglades, 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. 9a4p.Free. 695-0008.

•Musical DiscoveryWoodwinds: Gulf Coast Symphony kids workshop & concert.Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers.10a. Free. 277-1700.

•So Good for the Soul: Tribute to the Music of Motown. Schein Hall, BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p.472-9700.

ongoing theater

•A Slim Chance of Murder: Thru Feb 22. Murder Mystery Dinner Train,2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•Agnes of God: Jan 9-24. Laboratory Theater of Florida,1634Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Annie: Feb 10-15.BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.

25. Marco Players, 1055 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.

•Blue Man Group: Feb 24Mar 1.BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.

•Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story: Jan 6-25. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•By the Way, Meet Vera Stark: Jan 8-25. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Cabaret: Feb 6-28. Laboratory Theater of Florida,1634Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Chicago: Feb 24 - Mar

1.Artis—Naples,5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.

•Crazy For You: Thru Feb 15. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Disphotic Twilight Zone: Feb 13-15 & 20-22: FGCU TheatreLab.FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-7268.

•Dixie Swim Club: Feb 1322 Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 772-5862.

•Fascinatin’ Gershwin: Jan 28 - Mar 22. Florida Repertory Theatre,2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•First Date: Jan 15 - Mar 7. Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial

Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•Freud’s Last Session: Jan 6-17.BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater,2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.472-6862.

•God of Carnage: Jan 14Feb 7. The Naples Players. Sugden Theater, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.

•Godspell: Feb 27 - Apr 4.BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater,2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.472-6862.

•Good People: Feb 6-21. Theatre Conspiracy. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.

•Last of the Red Hot Lovers: Jan 22 - Feb 1.CFABS Community Players. Center for the Arts BonitaSprings, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.

•Le Murder Nouveau: Sun, Wed & Thu Feb 25 - Apr 26.Murder Mystery Dinner Train,2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•Mack & Mabel: Jan 8-18; TheatreZone. G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.

•Mary Poppins: Feb 17Mar 15. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941-488-1115.

•Monty Python’s Spamalot: Jan 9-25. Cultural Park

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

•Murder Quite Undiplomatic: Fri & Sat Feb 6 - Apr 4.Murder Mystery Dinner Train,2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•One Slight Hitch: Jan 628. Florida Repertory Theatre,2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Ring of Fire - The Music of Johnny Cash: Feb 6 - Mar 1. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941488-1115.

•Rumors: Feb 12-15. Royal Palm Players,131 1st St W, Boca Grande. 941-2694.

•Snow: Feb 9-22. Ghostbird Theater. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 333-1933.

•Sweeney Todd: Feb 5-15; TheatreZone. G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.

•The Bible - The Complete Word of God (Abridged): Jan 3-24. Theatre Conspiracy. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.

•The Book of Mormon: Jan 13-18.Artis—Naples,5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 597-1900.

•The Book of Mormon: Jan 6-11.BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.

•The Fourth Wall: Jan 23Feb 21.BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater,2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 472-6862.

•The Great Gotsby Murder: Thru Jan 31.Murder Mystery Dinner Train,2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487.

•The Interview: Feb 11Mar 1.Marco Players, 1055 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 642-7270.

•The Lyons:Feb 20 - Mar 7. Let’s Put On a Show Productions, Golden Gate Community Center, 5701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 389-9192.

•The Phantom of the Opera: Jan 22 -Feb 1.BB Mann PAH, 13350 Edison Pkwy, Ft Myers. 481-4849.

•West Side Story: Feb 19Apr 5. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

THEATERS

395-0900.

•Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre: Thru Feb 14; West Side Story: Feb 19 - Apr 5. 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers.278-4422.

•Center for the Arts Bonita Springs: Jan 22 - Feb 1: Last of the Red Hot Lovers.10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.

•FGCU TheatreLab: Feb 1315 & 20-22: Disphotic Twilight Zone. FGCU Arts Complex, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 590-7268.

•Florida Repertory Theatre: Jan 6-28: One Slight Hitch; Jan 28 - Mar 22: Fascinatin’ Gershwin; Feb 10 - Mar 4.

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

•Murder Mystery Dinner

Train: Colonial Station, Colonial Blvd & Metro Pkwy.Thru Jan 31: The Great Gotsby Murder;Thru Feb 22: A Slim Chance of Murder;Feb 6 - Apr 4: Murder Quite

Undiplomatic: Fri & Sat Feb 6 - Apr 4;Feb 25Apr 26.Wed-Sun evenings. 275-8487.

•Off Broadway Palm Theatre: First Date: Jan 14 - Mar 7. 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 278-4422.

•The Laboratory Theater of Florida: Jan 9-24: Agnes of God; Feb 6-28: Cabaret. 1634Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 218-0481.

•Theatre Conspiracy: Jan 324: The Bible - The Complete Word of God (Abridged); Feb 6-21: Good People. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 936-3239.

•TheatreZone: Jan 8-18: Mack & Mabel; Jan 23 & 24: Megan Hilty concert; Feb 5-15: Sweeney Todd.G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 888-966-3352.

•Venice Theatre: A Christmas Carol: Jan 6-25: Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story; Jan 8-25: By the Way, Meet Vera Stark; Feb 6 - Mar 1: Ring of FireThe Music of Johnny Cash; Feb 17 - Mar: mary Poppins. 15140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. 941-488-1115.

exhibitions

SATURDAY

•Florida Everblades vs

•Around the World in 80 Days: Feb 10 - Mar 4. Florida Repertory Theatre,2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 332-4488.

•Becky’s New Car: Jan 7-

•BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater: Jan 6-17: Freud’s Last Session;Jan 23 - Feb 21: The Fourth Wall;Feb 27 - Apr 4: Godspell.2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.

•Alliance for the Arts: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Jan 9-31: Black & White - Ted Lincoln, Luke Greer, Steve Pennisi & Joel Shapses; Feb 6-28: Matsumoto. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-1p.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre presents Crazy For You thru Febraury 15. For information, call 278-4422,

The Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers presents Matsumoto, an exhibition of the works of Ikki &Polly Matsumoto, February 6-28. There is an opening reception, February13, 5-7pm. For information, call 939-2787.

what Goes on

Free. 939-2787.

•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. 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.Jan: Martha

Dodd;Feb: Jerry McGreens.Mon-Sat 11a-

4:30p, 1st & 3rd Fri 11a10p. Call for Sat hrs. Free. 337-5050.

•Arts of the Inland

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

•Baker Museum: ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Jan 4: Someday is Now - The Art of Corita Kent; thru: Fine Lines - American Drawings from the Brooklyn Museum; thru Jan 18: On Paper; thru Feb 1: Exploring AmericaWestern, Wildlife & Contemporary Art; Jan 17Apr 12: Face to FaceArtists’ Self-Portraits; Jan 31 - Apr 26: Florida

Contemporary; Jan 31May 3: The Discreet Charm of the BourgeoisieMagritte & the Belgian Surrealists; Feb 19 - May 17: Gods & Heroes.Tue-Sat 10a-4p & Sun 12-4p. 5971900.

•Beth Sistrunk Fine Art: 5760 Shirley St, # 15, Naples. Tue & Thu 1-4p. Free. 293-4904.

•Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery: 4332 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Feb 6: Parade of Mermaids; Feb 7 & 8: Pirate Fest. Sun & Mon 10a-5p, Tue-Sat 10a7p. Free. 283-1335.

•BIG ARTS: 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel.Main Gallery: thru Jan 11: “Big and Small, Buy It Off the Wall;Jan 14 - Feb 28:

People and Places:

Paintings by Peter Zell.Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 395-0900.

•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery: Florida SouthWestern State College, 8099 College Pkwy SW, Ft Myers. Thru Jan 24: RauschenbergChina/America Mix. MonFri 10a-4p & Sat 11a-3p. Free. 489-9313.

•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park

Blvd, Cape Coral.Jan: Art thru the Lens,Feb: Wild about Wildlife.Oct-May

Mon-Thu 11a-4p. Free, 772-5657.

•Cape Coral Arts Studio: 4533 Coronado Pkwy in Rubicond Park, Cape Coral.Jan 9-29:

Contemporary Abstraction; Feb 2-26: A Walk on the Wild Side: SWFL Fine Craft Guild.Mon-Thu 9a9p, Fri & Sat 9a-4p. Free. 574-0802.

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

6-26: Members’

Exhibition.

Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 1-5p.

Free. 495-8989.

•Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery: 52388 Tamiami Tr MM 54.5, Ochopee. Feb 14 & 15: Open House. Daily 10a-5p. Free. 695-2428.

•Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio: 237 Warfield Ave, Venice. TueFri 10a-4:30p. Free. 4860811.

•Collier County Museum: 3301 Tamiami Tr

E, Naples. Jan 5 - Mar 31:

ArtCalusa – Representing Florida’s History Through Art. Educational programs, Wed, 2pm. Mon-Sat 9a-4p.

free. 774-8476.

•Emily James Gallery: 720 5th Ave Sm # 111, Naples.

Mon-Wed 12-5p & Thu-Sat 12-9p. 777-3283

•Englewood Art Center: Ringling College of Art & Design, 350 S. MaCall Rd, Englewood Ken Mitchell Gallery:Jan 7-29:

Michéle Des Verney

Redwine; Feb 3 - Mar

4:Mike Hodges. Loranger

Gallery: Jan 7-

29: Photography: Celebrating Florida Landscape, Englewood Camera Club; Feb 3 - Mar

6:Celebrating Florida Landscape. Free. 941-474-5548.

•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Ft Myers. Main Gallery in Arts ComplexJan 15 - Feb 26:

BeLonging – Caputo, Frorup, Mason.ArtLab

–Jan 15 - Feb 12: Joe Griffith – Mercury

Switch;Feb 26 - Mar 19:

Reunion – Baker, Gerhard, Heubeck.Main Gallery in Arts Complex & ArtLab in Library: Mon-Fri, 10a-4p & Thu 10a-8p. Free. 5907199.

•Fort Myers Beach Art Association: 3030 Shell Mound, Ft Myers Beach.Jan 10-22: Just Beachy member show;Jan 26 - Feb 19: Winter

Show;Feb 21 – Mar 2

Outdoor Painters; Feb 23Mar 26: Spring Juried

Show.Oct-May Mon-Sat

10a-3p & Sun 12-3p, JunSep 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, 5130 Strada Pl, Naples. Mon-Sat, 10a-6p & Sun 125p. Free. 220-7503.

•Gardner Colby Gallery: 386 & 365 Broad Ave S, Naples. Jan 21Feb 2: What’s New; Feb 416: Abstraction in Nature; Feb 18 - Mar 2: The Storytellers. Mon-Sat 10a5:30p & Sun 12-5p. Free. 403-7787.

•Grand Illusion Gallery: 2443 First St, Ft Myers. Mon & Fri 10a-5p & Sat 11a-3p, 1st Fri of month 10a-10p. 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.Jan: Angela Brown. Ed Laneville;Feb: Huguette Haaland, Zdenka Fiala. Daily 11a-8p. Free. 540-5789.

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

•Hirdie-Girdie Art Gallery: 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. Mon-Sat 10a-5p. Free. 395-0027.

•Howl Gallery / Tattoo: 4160 Cleveland Ave, Ft. Myers.New shows monthly. Mon-Thu 11a-8p, Fri & Sat 12-10p,6-9p 1st Fri of month.Free. 332-0161.

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

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

•Island Visions: 4643 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Daily10a-5p. 282-0452.

•Jo-Ann Sanborn Sunshine Studios of Marco Island: The Esplanade, 760 N Collier Blvd, #102, Marco Island. Wed-Fri 10a5p & Sat 10a-2p. 404-9179

•Kathleen Bradford Studio/Gallery: 4259 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs.Art Discussions: Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21 2p. Tue-Sat 11a-5p. 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. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.

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

•Miville Gallery: 2200 1st St, Ft Myers. Mon-Sat 10a-8p & Sun 12-7p. Free. 333-3130.

•Museum of the Everglades: 105 W Bwy,Everglades City. Tue-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.

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

•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples.Jan 8 - Mar 8: All Creatures Great & Small sculpture exhibit.Daily 9a-5p, Tue8a-5p.6437275.

•Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Jan 7-31: Images from the Land of the Descending Dragon by Paul Arsenault. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 262-6525.

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

•Richard H Rush Library: Special Collections Gallery, Florida SouthWestern State College, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Ongoing: High Renaissance to Impressionism, The Sanders Porcelain Exhibit. Mon-Fri 10a-2p. Free. 489-9220.

•Ringling Museum of

Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota.Thru Feb 2: Ladies of the Ring;thru

Feb 28: Seeing the Unseen

– Through Feb;thru Mar

22: Expressive Bodies;thru

Mar 29: De Vos Banners:

Feb 4 - Jun 1: Evolution of Commercial Printing;Feb

13 - May 17: Re:Purposed

Ongoing: New Acquisitions, 20th CenturyAbstract Art, Asian & Cypriot Art. Gardens of Ringling Guided Tour: Thu 10:30a. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.

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

•Sanibel Captiva Art

League: Member shows

Feb 2 - Mar 2 at the Sanibel Library, 770 Dunlop Rd,Sanibel.

•Selby Gallery: Ringling College of Art + Design, 2700 N. Tamiami Tr, Sarasota. Sep-Apr Mon-Sat

10a-4p; May-Aug Mon-Fri

10a-4p. Free. 941-3597563.

•Sheldon Fine Art: 460 Fifth Ave S, Naples.

10a-10p. Free. 649-6255.

•Sidney & Berne Davis Arts

Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers.Jan 2-23: Myra

Roberts’ Ancient Spirits to Angels on Earth; Feb 2-24: John Williams.Mon-Fri

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

•SWFL Communiity Foundation: 8771 CollegePkwy, bldg 2, # 201, Ft Myers. Thru Jan 4:

SWFL Fine Craft Guild. Mon-Fri 8a-5p. 274-5900. 8771 College Pkwy, bldg 2, #201, Ft Myers. Mon-Fri

8a-5p. 274-5900.

•SWFL Fine Craft Guild: Jan 5-29: Extra Dimensions at Visual Arts Center, Punta Gorda;Feb 6-26: Walk on the Wild Side at Cape Coral Arts Studio. 574-0802.

•SWFL Museum of History: 2031 Jackson St, FtMyers.Thru Jan 3: Sons of the Sun - The Highwaymen;Jan 10 - Apr 4: Florida in the Civil War. Tue-Sat 10a-5p. 321-7430.

•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. Mon-Fri 10a-5p, 1st Wed 58p, 3rd Fri 6-8p, Sat by appt. Free. 597-2110.

•The Artists’ Gallery: The Esplanade, 760 Collier Blvd, Marco Island Winter: Mon-Wed 10a-5p, Thu & Fri 10a-8p,Sat 10a-4p, Sun 10a-2p. Free. 7844436.

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

•The von Liebig Art Center: 585 Park St, Naples.Jan 17 - Feb 28: John Costin: Florida Birds. Members gallery : Mother Nature, Living the Wildlife &Wild Florida – Naples Art Association members. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 262-6517

•Tincture Gallery: 1412 Dean St, #100, Ft Myers. Daily 10a-9p. Free. 4724557.

The exhibition ‘What’s New’ is on view at Gardner Colby Galleries in Naples, January 21 - February 2. For information, call 403-7787.

5p.472-1100.

•Edison & Ford Winter Estates Museum: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Exhibit: Founding females. 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. Oct 1-31: Fall Exhibit. Jan-Apr Tue-Sat 12:30-5p, Sat & Sun 1-4p; May-Jul & Sep-Dec TueSun 1-4p. Guided Tours: 1:30p. 263-9200.

•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 11a4p & Sat 11a-2p. Free. 434-7778.

•Two Newts Gallery: 2502 2nd St, #104, Ft Myers. Tue-Fri 10a-6p, Sat 10a-4p, Sun 12-4p. 332-2300.

•Union Artists Studios: Alliance of the Arts, 10051 McGregor Blvd, #202, Edwards Bldg, Ft Myers. Free. 826-3861.

•Unit A contemporary art space: 1922 Evans Ave, Ft Myers. Art by Marcus Jansen. By appt.

Receptions 1st Fri of month 6-10p. Free. 2401053.

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

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

•Visual Arts Center: 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda. Federal Gallery:Jan 5-22: Art of Photography;Jan 26 - Feb 19: Wind and Wheels.Mon-Fri, 9a-4p & Sat 10a-2p. Free. 951-639-8810.

•Watson MacRae Gallery: 2340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Jan 6-31::Fine Art of Contemporary Crafts; Feb 3- Mar 1: Contemporary Florida Mon-Sat 10:30a-5p. Free. 472-3386.

attractions

•Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum: Seminole Tribe of Florida Museum. Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 34725 W. Boundary Rd., Clewiston. Daily 9a-5p. 877-902-1113.

•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. 395-2233.

•Baker Museum: ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Jan 4: Someday is Now - The Art of Corita Kent; thru: Fine Lines - American Drawings from the Brooklyn Museum; thru Jan 18: On Paper; thru Feb 1: Exploring AmericaWestern, Wildlife & Contemporary Art; Jan 17Apr 12: Face to FaceArtists’ Self-Portraits; Jan 31 - Apr 26: Florida

Contemporary; Jan 31May 3: The Discreet Charm of the BourgeoisieMagritte & the Belgian Surrealists; Feb 19 - May 17: Gods & Heroes.Tue-Sat 10a-4p & Sun 12-4p. 5971900.

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

•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. 10a5p & Sun, 11a-5p. 2753435.

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

•Captiva Cruises: 11401 Andy Rosse Ln, Captiva.

Sightseeing cruises to Cabbage Key, Useppa, Cayo Costa State Park, Boca Grande. Dolphin sighting shelling, sunset, sailing cruises. 472-5300.

•Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Special hours for children on autistic spectrum: Breaking the Barriers, Second Sat of month 8 - 9a & Sensory Night, 4th Tue of month 58p. Register. 514-0084.

•Collier County Museum: 3301 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Jan 5 - Mar 31: ArtCalusa – Representing Florida’s History Through Art. Educational programs, Wed, 2pm. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. free. 774-8476.

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

•Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: 375 Sanctuary Rd W, Naples. Blair Audubon Center, Boardwalk Exploration & Exhibits. Daily 7a-5:30p. 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. 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. 472-3644.

•Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge: 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. Sat-Thu 7a-7p. Education Center: May-Dec 9a-4p, Jan-Apr 9a-

Acquisitions, 20th CenturyAbstract Art, Asian & Cypriot Art. Gardens of Ringling

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

•Rookery Bay National Research Reserve: Environmental Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples.Daily programs: 11a & 2p. Guided kayak trips Tue & Th 10a & 1p. Mon-Fri 9a-4p. 530-5940.

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

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

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

•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. Tue-Sat 9a-4p. Free. 642-1440.

•Museum of the Everglades: 105 W Bwy, Everglades City. . Tue-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-4p. Free. 695-0008.

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

•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples.Jan 8 - Mar 8: All Creatures Great & Small sculpture exhibit.Daily 9a5p, Tue8a-5p.643-7275.

•Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Jan 7-31: Images from the Land of the Descending Dragon by Paul Arsenault. Mon-Sat 9a-4p. 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: Tue-Sat 1-4p. Free. 2618164.

•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota.Thru Feb 2: Ladies of the Ring;thru Feb 28: Seeing the Unseen – Through Feb;thru Mar 22: Expressive Bodies;thru Mar 29: De Vos Banners: Feb 4 - Jun 1: Evolution of Commercial Printing;Feb 13 - May 17: Re:Purposed. Ongoing: New

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. 693-2690.

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

•Seminole Casino Immokalee: Seminole Casino Immokalee, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. Jan 16: Asleep at the Wheel; Jan 17: Gary Spivey; Jan 22: Wayne Hoffman. 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. 9952141.

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

•SWFL Museum of History: 2031 Jackson St, FtMyers.Thru Jan 3: Sons of the Sun - The Highwaymen;Jan 10 - Apr 4: Florida in the Civil War. Tue-Sat 10a-5p. 321-7430.

•The Butterfly Estates: 1815 Fowler St, Ft Myers. Sun & Tue-Th 10a-5p, Sat 10a-7p. 690-2359.

parks

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

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

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

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

•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. 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. 707-3015.

•Myakka River State Park: 13207 SR 72, Sarasota. Canoeing, camping, wildlife tours by airboat & 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 EcoLiving Center: ‘FloridaFriendly’ Garden/ Landscape Workshops: Wed 10:30a. Free. 5337515.

•Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 7791 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Guided walks: daily 9a. 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.

live music & comedy

•Americana Community Music Association

Listening Room: All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 691-4069

Naples Botanical Garden presents ‘All Creatures Great and Small,’ an exhibtion of sculptures throughout the gardens, January 8 - March 8. Call 643-7275 for information.

what Goes on

•Alto Live Jazz Kitchen: 492 Bayfront Pl, Naples. Live jazz Tue-Sun. 261-2586.

•Belushi’s Live: Above Titled Kilt, 13851 S Tamiami Tr, Ft Myers. Comedy 1st wknd of month. Live music weekends. 433-5299.

•Bert’s Bar & Grill: 4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Live music. Thu: Deb & The Dynamics.282-3232.

•Big Game Waterfront Grill: 2200 Main St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music Sun-Fri 4-6p,Fri & Sat 7-10p. 4633043.

•Brew Babies Garden

Bistro: 1520 Lafayette St, Cape Coral. Live music

Wed-Sun 7-10p, jam sessions Sun. 542-2224.

•Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Ft Myers. Open blues jams Wed 8-11p & Sun 3-6p, free.Jan 17 & Feb 21: Backyard Bluesfest w JP Soars & The Red Hots;Jan

2: Tas Cru & His Tortured Souls;Jan 10: Josh

Garrett; Feb 6: Jamie

Eubanks;Feb 7: Frank

Bang & The Secret Stash; Feb 28: Ira Stanley & Dixie Peach.2p-12a.693-7111.

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

•C-Grape Coffee & Wine Bar: 4450 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Live music Fri & Sat 7-10p. 221-7388.

•City Tavern: 2206 Bay St, Ft Myers. Live music

Thu-Sat. 226-1133.

•Cottage Bar: 1270 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nightly. 765-5440.

•Freds Food, Fun & Spirits!: 2700 Immokalee Rd., Naples. Live music

Wed-Sun. 431-7928.

•Hotel Indigo: 1520 Broadway, Ft Myers. Wed: Open Mic. 337-3446.

•Laugh-In Comedy Café: College Pkwy Shopping Center at College Pkwy & Winkler Rd, Ft Myers. Live comedy Fri & Sat. 479-LAFF.

•Matanzas on the Bay: 414

Crescent St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nitely 6-9p. 463-3838

•Off the Hook Comedy Club: Inside House of Brewz, 10045 Gulf Center Dr, E110, Ft Myers.Jan 1-4: Steve Trevino;Jan 9-11: Lil

Duval;Jan 15-18: Bobby

Collins;Jan 22-25: Monroe

Martin;Jan 29-31: Sarah

Colonna;Feb 5-8: Brandon

T. Jackson;Feb 26-29: Janet Williams.. 389-6901.

•Old Naples Comedy Club: 1100 6th Ave S, Naples. 455-2844.

•Paradise Tiki Hut: 1502

Miramar St, Cape Coral. Live music nightly. 542-1988.

•Parrot Key Caribbean Grill: 2500 Main St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nightly 7-10p 463-3257.

•Red Rock Saloon: 2278 First St, Ft Myers. Live music Tue, Fri, Sat. 689-8667.

•Reserve Cigar & Wine Bar: 10950 S. Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. Live music Fri & Sat. 210-0300.

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

•Roadhouse Café: 15660 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music. 415-4375.

•Seminole Casino Immokalee: Seminole Casino Immokalee, 506 S 1st St, Immokalee. Jan 16: Asleep at the Wheel; Jan 17: Gary Spivey; Jan 22: Wayne Hoffman. 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. 277-5475.

•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.Jan 8 & 22: Jerry Dyke; Feb 13:Danny Brooks; Feb 15: Marbin. 225-0907.

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

•The Veranda: 2122 Second St, Ft Myers. Rick Russell: Thu-Sat 6:30-9:30p in piano lounge. 332-2065.

•Twisted Conch: 837 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral. Live Music. 542-6622.

•World of Beer: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. Live music Thu-Sat. 437-2411.

•Yabo: 16230 Summerlin Rd, Ft Myers. Live music. 225-9226.

farmers markets

MONDAY

•Fenway South Farmers’ Market: JetBlue Park, 11581 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 218-1055.

TUESDAY

•Surfside Sunset Market: Shops at Surfside, 2408 Surfside Blvd, Cape Coral. 4-8p. 549-6900.

Wine & Dine SWFLDININGGUIDE

BERT’S BAR & GRILL : 4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha.282-3232. Open Daily 11a-11p. Waterfront locationwith outside casual affordable dining on the Dock. Million Dollar View of Matlacha Pass and open water.Seafood, Burgers, Baskets & More. Wed & Fri 4-9pm All-YouCan-Eat Fish Fry $ 9.99. Live music nightly. www.bertsbar.com

BROADWAY PALM : 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft. Myers. 278-4422. Wed-Sun 5:30p dinner & 7p show, with selected children’s matinees 11:45a lunch & 1:15p show. Broadway Palm, 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

FOGG CAFÉ : Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 643-7275. Daily 9a-5p. Fogg Café features creative food using local, sustainable products with some items from the Garden itself. The menus changed seasonally, focusing on high quality and moderate pricing in a fast casual service setting. www.naplesgarden.org.

GARDNER'S PARK TEA HOUSE : Shops at The Butterfly Estates, 1815-3 Fowler St, Ft Myers. 690-2359. Sun-Thu 10a-5p, Fri & Sat 10a-7p. Gardner's Park Tea House celebrates the historic achievements of Southwest Florida's earliest residents. Enjoy robust organic teas, handmade soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, fudge and ‘Fogurt.’ www.gardnersparkteahouse.com

IL POMODORO : 9681 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. 985-0080. Lunch 11a-2p Mon-Fri, Dinner MonSat 4:30-9p. Cucina Italiana. Locally owned & operated. Great food and service in hip, casual, family-friendly room. A taste of Italy. News-Press: 3 1/2 stars. www.ilpomodororestaurant.com

WEDNESDAY

•Bonita Springs Riverside Farmers Market: Riverside Park, 27300 Old 41 Rd, BonitaSprings. 7a-1p. 949-6262.

•Marco Island Farmers Market: Veterans Community Park, 50 Bald Eagle Dr,Marco Island. 7:30a-1:30p. 389-3917.

THURSDAY

•Coconut Point Greenmarket: Coconut Point, 23106 Fashion Dr, Estero. 9a-2p. 594-9358.

•Gulf Coast Town Center Farmers Market: 9903 Gulf Coast Main St, San Carlos Park. 10a-2p. 273-2350.

•River District Farmers Market: Centennial Park, 2000 W First St, Ft Myers. 7a-1p. 321-7100.

FRIDAY

•Bayfront Farmers Market: 465 Bayfront Pl, Naples. 4-8p. 293-9703.

•Bonita Springs Fresh Food Market: SWFL Performing

MURDER MYSTERY TRAIN : 2805 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. 275-8487. Wed-Sat 5:45p & Sun 4:45p. All aboard for a unique dining experience. Enjoy a fun murder mystery show while the chef prepares your five course dinner on board. The train takes you on a 3 1/2 hour, 40 mile round trip journey across the Caloosahatchee River. Special holiday events. www.semgulf.com

RIVERWALK : at Tin City, 1200 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-2734. Open seven days for lunch & dinner, Sunday brunch. For outdoor waterfront dining that’s a little history and a lot of fun, since 1979. Freshest seafood, salads, steaks & sandwiches, Gulf Coast style. Sunday Brunch and Make Your Own Bloody Mary Bar. www.riverwalktincity.com

THE DOCK : At Crayton Cove, 12 Ave S, Naples. 263-9940. Open seven days for lunch & dinner, Sunday brunch. Bay views, great food and a laid back attitude. ‘The real taste of Naples’ since 1976. Freshest seafood, salads, steaks and sandwiches with tropical flair. Sunday Brunch and Make Your Own Bloody Mary Bar. www.dockcraytoncove.com

THE HUT at the Peace Tropical Gardens : 5051 Buckingham Rd. 225-0907. Tue-Sun 11:30am-close. The historic Hut has been completely restored. The magnificent gardens date back to the 1920's. Chef Jeff Rizzo brings his culinary artistry to the place in Southwest Florida for your special event or a night out. www.hutrestaurant.com

Z CRÊPES CAFÉ : Shops at The Butterfly Estates, 1815-1 Fowler St, Ft Myers. 690-2359. Sun-Thur 10a-5p, Fri & Sat 10a-7p. ZCrêpes Café offers a modern take to traditional French favorites. A simple menu richly infused with the freshest of flavors. www.zcrepes.com

Arts Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs.9a-1p. 389-6901.

•Friendly Farmers Market: Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 3-7p. 786-942-8300.

•Government Complex Farmers Market: 3335 US 41 E, Naples. 11a-2p.

•Lakes Park Farmers Market: 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. 9a-1p. 6919249.

•Fort Myers Beach Farmers Market: 1st St & 2nd St, under Sky Bridge, Ft Myers Beach.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.

•Cape Coral Farmers Market: 2051 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral. 8a-1p. 549-6900.

•Cornerstone Farmers Market: Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 8200 Immokalee Rd, Naples. 8a-1p.

•North Naples Farmers Market: North Naples United Methodist Church, 6000 Goodlette Rd N, Naples. 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. 8a1p. 594-9358.

•Pine island Seafood & Farmer’s Market: Phillips Park, 5675 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia. 8a-12p. 283-0888.

•Shoppes at Vanderbilt Farmers Market: Collection at Vanderbilt, Airport

Pulling Rd & Vanderbilt Beach Rd,Naples. 8a-2p. 273-2350.

•Third Street Farmer’s Market: 1220 Third St S, Naples. 7:30-11:30a. 649-6707

SUNDAY

•Green Market at Miromar Outlets: 10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 10a-2p. 948-3766.

•Naples Depot Museum Farmers Market: 1051 5th Ave, Naples. 10a-2p. 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. 9a-2p. 200-4401.

•Sanibel Island Farmers Market: Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 8a-1p. 691-9249.