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5-6TH - COUNTRY ROAD QUILTER OF OCALA PRESENTS THEIR 35TH ANNIVERSARY QUILT

SHOW: 9am-4pm at Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th Street, Ocala, FL 34481. Admission $8. Over 200 quilts on display. Opportunity quilt, raffle baskets, challenge quilts, door prizes. Visit our website at https://www.crqocala.org 9TH - ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF VETERAN BRUNCH: Salute the men & women of the armed forces who have served our country during times of war & peace. Full breakfast & entertainment included and is FREE for veteran & one guest. Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keene Rd., Largo. Call 727-518-3131 for more info. 7TH & 9TH - THE TAMPA BAY SYMPHONY FALL CONCERT SERIES: November 7th, at 2:30 pm at the Straz Performing Arts Center in Tampa, and on Tuesday November 9th, at 8:00 pm at the Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg. $20. For more information, call 727-827-8087 or go to our website, https://www.tampabaysymphony.org 12TH - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY: Experience the true story of Buddy Holly’s meteoric rise to fame, from “That’ll Be the Day” hitting the airwaves in 1957 to “The Day The Music Died” two years later. 8pm. $49 Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota, 34236. 941-366-9000 https://floridastudiotheatre.org

13TH - BEE GEES NOW. CLOSE YOUR EYES & YOU WILL SWEAR THE REAL GIBB BROTHERS

WERE PERFORMING!: Open your eyes & experience the illusion that they’re standing in front of you! $25 - $59. Doors open 6pm. Showtime 7-9pm. Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota 34231. https://riverviewperformingarts.com/ 14TH - MARION CIVIC CHORALE VETERANS DAY CONCERT: Featuring patriotic selections and songs about hope, gratitude, triumph, and perseverance. FREE to the public. Donations greatly appreciated. 3pm. Countryside Presbyterian Church, 7768 SW Hwy 200, Ocala. https://www. facebook.com/groups/marioncivicchorale/. 14TH - STRIKE UP THE BAND!: The legendary Lee County Community Band will begin its 136th year with a lively, fun-filled, free concert (donations accepted), and open to the public.on November 14 at 3 p.m. at Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd, one block North of Veterans Pkwy. 239-945-2554. https://www.leecountyband.org 14TH - BAYSIDE ESTATES MEN’S CLUB HOSTS ITS MONTHLY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Every  2nd Sunday, 8 to 11 am., in the Bayside Recreation Hall-and all are invited to attend. Enjoy scrambled eggs, sausages, coffee,  orange juice and all-you-can-eat pancakes for the cost of $6. For only $1 more, get a made to order omelet. Bayside Estates is just off San Carlos Blvd., south of Pine Ridge Road. Ft. Myers Beach. Call Ken 609-226-9955 for more information. 17TH - BRANDON NEWCOMERS CLUB: A club for new or existing residents. 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am, September to May. Brandon Community Center, 502 E. Sadie St., Brandon. Activities include card games, book club, arts & crafts, flick chicks, gal’s night out and more. $20 year dues. Call Lilly 813-653-4381 for more information. 27TH - THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SUN CITY CENTER: 1210 Del Webb Blvd. W., is seeking vendors for its Gift & Craft Fair on Nov 27th from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Preference will be given to handmade and one-of-a-kind crafts; however, direct sales vendors are welcome to a limited extent if space is available.  Booth fees range from $15 - $30.  Indoor and outdoor spaces available.  For more information, email holliefx@gmail.com

DEC 10TH - BONITA SPRINGS – ESTERO CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON:

Reservations must be received by Dec 3. Luncheon cost: $30 inclusive. Seating begins at 11am. The Club at Grandezza, 11481 Grande Oak Blvd., Estero. Call Jan with questions at 815-545-5056. https://www.cwcflorida.org SUBMIT AROUND TOWN EVENTS: Please send Around Town events or Event Flyers to Lifestyles After 50, P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583; email info@lifestylesafter50.com fax (813) 331-2634 by the 15th of the month prior to the event. (i.e. submit December events by 11/20/21).

PUNTA GORDA WINE & JAZZ FESTIVAL WEEK

For those who love jazz, wine or just gathering with friends and community, the 16th annual Punta Gorda Wine and Jazz Festival is set for November 17 through 20. The festival events change each day. Listed below are the projected entertainment for each day of the event. Wednesday, November 17: Mindi in the Gardens, part of the 3rd Annual Mindi Abair Wine + Music Festival. Mindi Abair trio to perform in an open-air environment. Gate opens at 5 pm, show starts at 5:30 pm. Cash bar available for beer, wine and soda. Tickets are $80. Thursday, November 18 (SOLD OUT): Mindi Abair and Ron Reinhardt in the courtyard of Carmelo’s Restaurant. First, enjoy a complimentary wine excursion, a pre-show “wine + music tasting,” hosted by Mindi Abair and Eric Guerra, which features the wines of their wine + music company, ReserveTastings.com. Then settle in for a fabulous dinner and show by Mindi and Ron. Please reserve soon as space is limited at this great destination. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Cash bar – $125.00 includes dinner, tax, tip and show. Part of the 3rd Annual Mindi Abair Wine + Music Festival. Friday, November 19: Mindi Abair and full band to perform at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, Punta Gorda, with opening act Shawn Brown. Doors open at 6 pm. Show starts at 6:30pm. Cash bar and concessions. Tickets $75 + admin fee. VIP $100 + admin fee. VIP includes front seats and Meet’n’Greet with artist prior to show (between acts). This is part of the 3rd Annual Mindi Abair Wine + Music Festival.

Saturday, November 20: Eric Darius and Selina Albright and their full bands to perform at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, Punta Gorda. Doors open at 6pm. Show starts at 6:30pm. Cash bar and concessions. Tickets $75 + admin fee. VIP $100 + admin fee. VIP includes front seats and Meet’n’Greet with artist prior to show (between acts). Purchase your tickets for Friday and Saturday via Ticketmaster, from the Chamber for Wednesday and Thursday. Visit puntagordachamber.com/product/16th-annual-winejazz-festival-2021/ for more information. When: November 17 through 20 Where: Punta Gorda Laishley Park, Nesbit Street Cost: Varies between events, from $75