August 2023 Happenings Magazine

Summertheatre

Augustisnotahugemonthfor theatreinSouthwestFlorida,butwe dohaveahandfulofoptionsforyou.

Disney’sTheLittleMermaidplays nowthroughAug.12atBroadway PalminFortMyers.

AlsoattheBroadwayPalm, MurderinParadise,aninteractive murdermystery,runs throughAug.12.

TheLaboratory TheaterofFloridapresentsPOTUSonstage Aug.4throughAug.20 inFortMyers.Thisplay isalsoknownasBehind EveryGreatDumbass AreSevenWomen TryingtoKeepHimAlive.

AttheAllianceforthe Arts,TheatreConspiracy givesusSanctuaryCity. ThatwillrunAug.17-19 andagainAug.24-27.

TheStudioPlayerspresentThe CemeteryClubAug.4-20atthe GoldenGateCommunityCenterin Naples.

AfterasuccessfulrunwithThe HunchbackofNotreDame,The NaplesPlayerswilltakealittlebreak andreturntothestagewithThe DiningRoomOct.4-22atthe NaplesUnitedChurchofChrist.

NextupattheBroadwayPalmis MurderonTheOrientExpress.That willopenAug.18andrunthrough Sept.16.

TheCharlottePlayerspresentThe WildWomenofWinedaleSept.7-17 attheLangdonPlayhouseinPort Charlotte.

GulfshorePlayhouse’sannualNew WorksFestivalreturnsSept.15-17 atTheNorrisCenterinNaples.The threewinningfinalistsincludeCircle ForwardbyDebHiett,TheLion TamerbyIvanR.LopezandHrdzaby F.J.Hartland.

FloridaRepertoryTheatrewillopen itsnextseasononSept.19with BeguiledAgainintheArtStageStudio TheatreindowntownFortMyers.

InCapeCoral,CulturalPark Theater’snextproductionisBoeing, BoeingwhichwillbestagedSept.8Sept.17.

Futureconcerts

Ourlocalconcertvenuesarereally startingtoannouncetheirschedules forthesecondhalfof2023andearly 2024.

It’sbeenawhile,butHammond StadiuminFortMyerswillbethesite foracoolconcertthisfalltobenefit somelocalcharities.TheCharityPros willpresentMatchbox Twentywithspecial guestDonFelder(formerlyofTheEagles)on Oct.7.(Hammond Stadiumishometothe MightyMusselsbaseball teamandtheMinnesota Twinsfortheirspring training.)

TheIslandHopper SongwriterFestival returnsSept.22-Oct.1.

Organizershave announcedcountrystar ChrisJansonwillbethisyear’sheadliner,andhewillperformatapool partyOct.1atPinkShellResort& MarinaonFortMyersBeach.

Meanwhile,ourregularconcert venueshavesomegrowinglineups.

AtSeminoleCasinoHotel Immokalee,wehaveMaryChapin Carpenter&ShawnColvin,Tito Nieves,HereComeTheMummies, BruceHornsby,MarieOsmondand TheLettermensofar.

AtTheRanchConcertHall& SalooninFortMyers,theschedule includesMetalChurch,Matisyahu, TylerBraden,TheRedJumpsuit Apparatus,JonLangston,The Frontmen,CooperAlan,Common Kings,TheExpendables,Ernest, DemunJonesandTheLACS.

Atourbiggestvenue,HertzArena welcomesJasonAldean,Thomas Rhett,BrettYoung,JonPardi,Hardy, JustinMoore,RussellDickerson,Joe BonamassaandSteveMillerBand.

Othernationalartistscomingto SWFloridasoonareCountingCrows, AaronLewis,Gov’tMule,Zack Williams,CelticThunder,Dierks Bentley,LittleBigTownandKansas.

Rockon, Jamie

POTUSsettoopenAug.4at LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida

TheLaboratoryTheaterofFlorida announcedanotherFloridapremiere thissummer.POTUS:Or,Behind EveryGreatDumbassareSeven WomenTryingtoKeepHimAliveby SelenaFillingerwillopenAug.4atThe LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida.

Whenonefour-letterwordcreatesa publicrelationsnightmareduringinternationalnucleartalks,theseven womenorbitingthepresidentwillrisk everythingtokeeptheCommanderin Chiefoutoftrouble.Zanyandhilarious,POTUSwillhaveyourollinginthe aislesonlybecauseitisn'ttrue...yet.

DirectorHeatherJohnsonsays, “Thesesevenwomenaretryingto handlenumerouscrisesthatareall producedbyoneman,thepresidentof theUnitedStates.Thepresidentis neverseenbytheaudiencewhich helpsinmakinghimagenericrepresentationofanyandallU.S.presidents,whichofcoursehaveallbeen men.Eachwomaninthisshowhas herownagendasandlife,andIfeelall

womenhavebeenintheirshoesin somefashionatsomepoint.Theaudience,especiallythemen,actuallyget toseewhatpowerhousesfemales reallyareandhowtheyjuggletheir livesdayinanddayout.Yes,thisisa hilariouscomedywithwitandchaos, andIabsolutelyloveasmart,oreven aridiculous,comedymorethanmost, butPOTUShasbecomemorethan that.Underneath,itportraysstrong, powerfulwomen,beingfunnyof course,butalsoasintelligentandreal andsurvivorsoftheoppressionofthe patriarchy.Don’tgetmewrong,it’sa hilariousshow,whichIfeelweallneed rightnowinthistimeinourcountry. Laughingatsomethinglikepolitics, andallthatgoeswithit,makesitmore palatable.”

"LabTheaterbringsourregionyet anotherincrediblepremiereshow.It's sassy,smart,sometimesvulgar,and alwayshilarious.Theshowguarantees tohavepeoplerollingwithlaughterin theaisles,"saysartisticdirector

AnnetteTrossbach.

ThisshowfeaturesCeleneEvans (Margaret),LoyseMichel(Chris),Stacy Stauffer(Jean),SharonIsern (Stephanie),GabrielleLansden (Dusty),AllisonLund(Bernadette)and NancyAntonio(Harriet).

Thisproductioncontainsstrong adultlanguageandsituations;foradult audiences.

PerformancedatesareAug.4,5, 10,11,12,17,18and19at8p.m.and Aug.6,13and20at2p.m.

Half-pricepreviewswillbeAug.2 and3at8p.m.

Ticketsare$35eachor$10forstudentswithvalidstudentIDs.Thereare half-pricedpreviewsonAug.2and3, andthereisanewThursdaynightspecialticketpriceof$27eachforadults. Fortickets,calltheboxofficeat239218-0481oronlineatwww.laboratorytheaterflorida.com.

Thetheaterislocatedatat1634 WoodfordAve.intheFortMyersRiver District.

ThecastofPOTUS(back,fromleft)LoyseMichel(Chris),StacyStauffer(Jean),CeleneEvans (Margaret),NancyAntonia(Harriet)andGabrielleLansden(Dusty);(front,fromleft)SharonIsern (Stephanie)andAllisonLund(Bernadette). PhotobySiskMedia

BoeingBoeingopens Broadwayseasonat CulturalParkTheater

CulturalParkTheatre CompanyinCapeCoralhas announcedits61stseasonof Broadwayshowsandconcertsfor2023-24.

TicketsfortheentireseasonwentonsaleJuly1.

Aug.13TheBTBTrio3 p.m.–TheBTBTrioentertainswithhitsofthe‘50s,‘60s andmore!

Sept.8–17,Boeing, Boeing7p.m.onFridayand Saturday,3p.m.onSunday. Threeflightattendantsthink they’reengagedtoBernard! Willadisasteroccurwhen theyallmeet?

Sept.23,Reiko&Friends –7p.m.–Aneveningof classicalentertainmentfeaturingaseven-piececlassical orchestra!

Sept.28–Oct.8–Footloosethemusical. Followingateenwhorefuses tofallinline,thisclassic musicalfeaturesenergetic dancenumbersandiconic songs.

Oct.18–22,Bewarethe HouseonHauntedHill! Weds/Thurs/Fri/Sat7p.m., Sun3p.m.Canvisitorssurviveanightatthehaunted mansion?

Nov.4,TheFrankBang Four7p.m.Theblueswill neverapologize.Ultimately, FrankBangwilljustmakeyou feelsomethingoreverything.

Nov.9–19,Famethe Musical,Thurs/Fri/Satat7 p.m.,Sunat3p.m.

Dec.9,HighLonesome Sound–SongwriterRound,7 p.m.Don'tmissthisincrediblenightofstoryandsong, presentedbythesongwriters themselves!

Dec.13-17,TheLittle TownofChristmas(byPat Cook),Dec13-167p.m.;Dec 173p.m.You'reinforan eveningofholidaylaughter andwarmth.

Dec.21,MichaelD’Amore –OneNightOnly,7p.m.

Jan.6,TheChampJaxon Band,7p.m.ChampJaxon isa12yearoldaspiring blues-rockmusicianbased outofSouthwestFlorida.

Jan.18-28,Jamesand TheGiantPeach7p.m.on FridayandSaturday,3p.m.

onSunday

Feb.3,Katelyn&Jules,7 p.m.Theiroriginalsoundis fullofmanyemotionsand stylescombinedintomesmerizingmusic.

Feb.9–18,Nana’s NaughtyKnickers,7p.m.on FridayandSaturday,3p.m. onSundayGrandmaisrunninganillegalboutiquefrom herapartment,sellinghandmadenaughtyknickersto everyseniorcitizeninthe five-borougharea!?Willnana getarrested–orworse–evicted?

Feb.24,RealDealDueling Pianos,7p.m.Thisallrequestshowispartcomedy, improv,music,karaoke,and audienceinteractionsoit’s neverthesameshowtwice!

Feb.29-March10,Bye ByeBirdie,Thurs/Fri/Satat7 p.m.,Sunat3p.m.

March28–April7,Sister Act–Thurs/Fri/Satat7p.m., Sunat3p.m.

May23–June2,Intothe Woods,Thurs/Fri/Satat7 p.m.,Sunat3p.m.

June14-2,Agatha Christi’sMurderontheOrient Express,7PMonFridayand Saturday,3p.m.onSunday

July20,2014,Whiskey County,7p.m.Honoringthe lastgreateraofcountry music!

CulturalParkTheatreis locatedat528CulturalPark Blvd.inCapeCoral.

Forticketsandinfo,call 239-772-5862orvisitonline atculturalparktheater.com

TheNaplesPlayers(TNP)areofficiallyenteringtheirdynamic 70thseasonwithpublicaccesstoindividualticketsforallupcomingproductions.

DespiteTNP’s$20millionrenovationontheir5thAvenuebuilding,they’vesoldouttwoproductionsduringtheir70thseasonand enjoyedanearlysold-outrunoftheirfirstshowoftheseason,The HunchbackofNotreDame.

Learnmoreaboutwhat’snexttocomeatTheNaplesPlayers astheyperformontheroadduringrenovations.

A.R.Gurneymasterfullyweavestogether60differentcharactersfromdifferentfamilies,timeperiods,andbackgroundsinthe secondshowoftheseason,TheDiningRoom.Eachofthese piecesbringslife,laughter,andtogethernesstotheplacewhere familiesgather:TheDiningRoom.CatchthisclassicfamilycomedyfromOct.4toOct.22inMcSpaddenHallatNaplesUnited ChurchofChrist.

CelebratetheholidaysinstylewithMissBennet:Christmasat Pemberley,playingNov.1toNov.19inMcSpaddenHallatNaples UnitedChurchofChrist.TwoyearsafterMr.Darcysweeps ElizabethBennetoffofherfeetinPrideandPrejudice,theBennet familyiscelebratingChristmasatPemberley,theDarcyresidence. Whenanunexpectedvisitorjoinsthecelebrations,thesistersare forcedtochangetheirperspectivesonlife,love,andtheirrolein society.

Fortwonightsonly,celebrateChristmasindowntownNaples withIt’saWonderfulLife:ALiveRadioPlayDec.8-9.Thisbeloved Americanholidaystaplecomestocaptivatinglifeasalive1940s radiobroadcast.Withthehelpofanensemblethatbringsafew dozencharacterstothestage,thestoryofidealisticGeorgeBailey unfoldsasheconsidersendinghislifeonefatefulChristmasEve.

FromJan.10-28inMcSpaddenHallatNaplesUnitedChurch ofChristwillbeMaryChase’sclassicplay,Harvey.Inthisshow, friendshipcomesinallshapesandsizes-atleast,that’swhat47year-oldElwoodP.Dowdandhisverybestfriend,Harvey,believe. Theonlychallenge?Harveyisaninvisible,6-foot-tallrabbit.Made popularbythemoviestarringJimmyStewart,followtheduointhe hilariousPulitzerprize-winningshowaboutloyalty,friendship,and acceptance.

FromFeb.14-March3inMcSpaddenHallatNaplesUnited ChurchofChrist,TheNaplesPlayerswillhighlightlocaltalentin theformofthelaugh-out-loudcomedy,Laugh,Cry,Pee,Repeat! FromlocalplaywrightsPattiCaroli,CaroleFenstermacher,and NatalieKingcomesthisuproariouscomedyaboutwomanhood, aging,andeverythinginbetween.

FromMarch13-April7,TheNaplesPlayerswillreopenthe5th AvenuebuildingwithMelBrooks’classicmusical,TheProducers, presentedonthenewly-renovatedKizzieTheaterstage(previously BlackburnHall)byLakeMichiganCreditUnion.Thislaugh-out-loud spectaclefollowsaBroadwayproducerandhisaccountantwho mastermindaschemetoproduceBroadway'sbiggestflopand exploittheirinvestors.Butwhentheshowisanaccidentalsmash hit,thetwoscrambletoputittogether,findingthemselvesinone hilarioussnafuafteranother.

Tocompletetheseason,ThePlayThatGoesWrongwillbe presentedontheKizzieTheaterstageMay1-26.ThePlayThat GoesWrongwelcomesyoutoopeningnightofTheMurderat HavershamManorwherethingsarequicklygoingfrombadto utterlydisastrous.Withanunconsciousleadinglady,acorpsethat can’tplaydeadandactorswhotripovereverything(includingtheir lines).Fortickets,visitNaplesPlayers.orgorcall239-263-7990.

TheDiningRoomwillbenextstage productionforTheNaplesPlayers SanctuaryCityonstageat

TheAllianceAug.17-27

TheatreConspiracyatAlliancefortheArtspresentsSanctuary CitybyMartynaMojokanddirectedbyMiguelCintronAug.17-27.

Matinees: AUG6,13,20 at2p.m.

PulitzerPrizewinnerMartynaMajokbringsusthepowerful storyoftwoyoungDACADREAMerswhofighttoestablisha placeforthemselvesinAmerica,theonlycountrytheyknowas home.Poignant,timely,andhighlytheatrical,SanctuaryCityilluminatesthetriumphsandchallengestheselifelongfriendsface, andhowmuchtheyarewillingtoriskforeachotherwhenthey haveeverythingtolose.Beingyoungishardenoughwithoutthe loomingfearofbeingdeportedfromtheonlyhomecountryyou’ve everknown.Inthisstirringtale,twoundocumentedfriendsseekto findaplaceforthemselvesinaworldthatthreatenstotearthem apart.

Ticketsare$25formembers,$30fornon-membersandavailableatArtInLee.orgorbycalling239-939-2787.Performancesare Aug.17-19,24-26at7:30p.m.andAug.27at2p.m.TheAlliance fortheArtsislocatedat10091McGregorBlvd.inFortMyers.

Florida Premiere

MurderinParadiserunsthroughAug.12

BroadwayPalmis dyingtobringyou

MurderinParadise playingnowthrough Aug.12.Thisfunnight ofmurdermystery comedyisaninteractiveproduction, wrappedarounda four-coursemealthat isservedtoyourtable bythesuspects,of course.Bringyour imaginationand appetite…it’scomedy todiefor.

You’reinvitedtoa veryspecialbirthday party.Whenyou arrive,you’llbegiven anewnameanda newidentityforthe eveningasyouarean honoredguest.During thecourseofthe evening,you’llwitnessseveralcrimes,includingatleast onemurder,andit’syourjobtofigureout“whodunnit.”

Therewillbeadetectivetoleadtheinvestigation,but

you’refreetodoalittle detective-workyourself. Becomepartofthe actionorjustsitback andwatchthemystery unfoldwhileenjoyinga fabulousdinner.Prizes areawardedtothepersonthatsolves,or comesclosesttosolving,themystery.This fun-filledeveningis perfectfortheentire familyandaunique waytocelebratebirthdays,anniversaries,or anyspecialoccasion!

MurderInParadise isplayingintheRoyal PalmRoom,located insideBroadwayPalm. Performancesare Wednesdaythrough Saturdayeveningsand ticketsare$65each.

Ticketscanbereservedbycalling239-278-4422,byvisitingBroadwayPalm.comorbystoppingbytheboxoffice at1380ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

GulfshorePlayhouseannounces2023-24 seasonatTheNorrisCenterinNaples

KristenCoury,CEOandProducing ArtisticDirectorofGulfshore Playhouseannouncedthe2023-2024 season.Duetoconstructiondelays causedbyHurricaneIan,thenewThe BakerTheatreandEducationCenter willopenin2024.Assuch,Gulfshore Playhousewillproducethe2023-2024 seasoninTheNorrisCenter,7558th Ave.South,Naples.

Theseasonisfilledtothebrim withheartfeltmusicals,charming comedies,andadouble-edgedworld premierethatwillmakeyoulaughand think.Thefallwillopenwiththereturn ofthepreviouslycanceled26Milesby QuiaraAlegríaHudes.Thentocelebratetheholidayseasonisthe ChristmasmusicalrevueWinter

Wonderettes.Freshfromitsworkshop intheGulfshorePlayhouse2022New WorksFestival,TheRefugeesby

BrentAskariwillmakeitsworldpremiereinthenewyear.Followingis GeorgeBrant’sdelightfulcomedyInto theBreeches!Andtoclosetheseason,asalovelettertoalmosttwo decadesattheNorrisCenter,isthe classicHarnickandBockmusicalShe LovesMe.

“Wehadtocancelouroriginal productionof26MilesduetohurricaneIan,”saidCoury.“Iamsoglad weareabletobringthissweet, charming,familydramabacktoour stageinourfinalseasonintheNorris Center.Aswebidafondfarewellto theplacethathasbeenourhomefor nearlytwodecades,welookwith brighteyesandeagerheartstoward theopeningofthenewGulfshore PlayhouseattheBakerTheatreand EducationCenterinthefallof2024.”

Singleticketsareonsalenow.

Additionally,thosewhopurchasea 2023-2024FlexPassbetweennow andFebruary2024willbegiven exclusiveaccesstopurchaseand redeemFlexPassesforthefirstseasoninthenewBakerTheatreand EducationCenterbeforetheygoon saletothepublic.

FlexPassescanbeorderedonline atgulfshoreplayhouse.orgorby phoneat239-261-PLAY.

The2023-2024seasonincludes... 26Miles

Oct.12-29

WinterWonderettes

Nov.16–Dec.17

TheRefugees

Jan.11–Feb.4

IntotheBreeches!

Feb.15-March10

SheLovesMe

March21-April21

Murder on TheOrientExpress atBroadwayPalm

ComeaboardtheluxuriousOrient Expressandfollowthetwistsand turnsofAgathaChristie’sclassic murdermystery,MurderonThe OrientExpress,playingAug.18 throughSept.16.

Thisplot-twistingmasterpiece fromtheworld’smostpopularmysterywriterwillkeepyouguessing “whodunit.”

Thiscleveradaptationofthe AgathaChristieclassicboastsglamour,intrigue,suspense,andhumor. TheOrientExpressissurprisinglyfull forthetimeoftheyear,butbymorningthetrainisonepassengerfewer.

AnAmericantycoonliesstabbed todeathwithhisdoorlockedfrom theinside.Isolatedandwithakiller amongthem,thepassengersrelyon

detectiveHerculePoirottofindthe murdererbeforeheorshestrikes again.

PerformancesareWednesday throughSundayeveningswithselect matinees.Ticketsare$60to$85 withgrouppricesfor20ormore available.Ticketsarenowonsale

andcanbereservedbycalling 239-278-4422,byvisiting BroadwayPalm.comorbystopping bytheboxofficeat1380Colonial Blvd.inFortMyers.

Disney’sTheLittleMermaidison stageatBroadwayPalmnow throughAug.12.

BrianWeaverexhibit,skateboardplanks ondisplayatSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter

TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenterannouncestwo artexhibitionswillopenduringFortMyersArtWalkon Friday,Aug.4.

ANewBeginningbyartistBrianWeaverwillbe showninthedownstairsGrandAtrium,showcasinga collectionofmanydifferentmemoriesandstories.Inthe secondfloorCapitalGallery,thegroupshowOnBoard willfeaturetheskateboardartsubculture.

LocalfavoriteBrianWeaverhastraveledthrough manyroadscollectingmanydifferentmemoriesandstories.HalfofthebelovedandpopularArtsemble Underground,BrianWeaverstrivestobringarttoeveryone:artforthepeople.Artsemblewasalsocreatedto helplocalbusinessesattracttrafficwithmurals,sculpturesandartevents.

HeandbusinesspartnerCesarAguileraforgedan all-immersivemultimediaexperienceofartandlife, whereconceptscouldbereplicatedanywhere,without theneedofanartinstitutionorgallery,touseartasan instrumentofsocialchangeinsteadofacommodity.

BrianWeaverattendedtheSchoolofCommunication ArtsinNorthCarolina,graduatingwithadegreein graphicdesignandcomputeranimation.Hemovedto CapeCoralin2013whereheproducedthemonthlyart festivalAllWalksofArtatDolphinKeyResort.TheFort MyersRiverDistrictAlliancecommissionedhimto developMysteryWalk,andBrianalsospearheaded “TheEpicenter,''anemptywarehousetransformedinto anartisthub,whereartistsgettogethertoworkandbe inspired.

OndisplaydownstairsintheGrandAtrium,experiencetheunparalleledcreativityandboldexpressionsof Weaver’s uniqueblendof vibrantcolors, intricate designs,and thoughtprovokingmessages. “RunningThroughMyspace”byBrianWeaver

UpstairsintheCapitalGallery,August’s groupexhibitioncelebratesthepartart playsintheskateboardingworld,andwhat partskateboardingplaysintheartworld. Fromgraffiti,boardartandclothing,to skatefilms,photography,games,and music,visualartisn’tjustconnectedwith skateboarding,it’sembeddedintothefabricoftheculture.

Skateboardinghashadasurprisingly profoundinfluenceonmanyotherunrelatedelements,creatingarecognizable skateboardartsubculture.Tobeincluded intheAugustOnBoardexhibition,selected

submissionspaytributetowhatstartedit all-theskateboard-andallartisactually createdonskateboardplanks.

Openingnightforbothexhibitionswill beAug.4from6to10p.m.including musicunderthestarswithChrisBepko from7to11p.m.atSidney’sRooftop SculptureGarden.

Bothartexhibitionswillbeondisplay throughAug.24.TheSidney&Berne DavisArtCenterislocatedat2301First St.inthehistoricdowntownFortMyers RiverDistrict.Formoreinformation,call 239-333-1933orvisitwww.sbdac.com

“ButterflyQueen”byBrianWeaver

AlliancefortheArtsto showcaseSusanMartin

TheAlliancefortheArts invitesthepublictoitsopeningreceptionofIntothe Green:BotanicalInsightsby SusanMartinonFriday, Aug.4from5to7p.m.The freeeventfeaturesthe worksoftheMerrittIsland basedpainterSusanMartin aswellaslightrefreshments.

SusanMartin,originally fromSouthTexas,hasbeen fascinatedbythevisualrichnessofthebotanicalworld sincechildhood.Her BotanicaSeriesreflectsthis consuminginterestinthe varietyofcolors,shapes, andlinesfoundinnature. Stronglightrevealsintriguingformsandtextures. Fromthemassofplantlife, Martincarvesouttightly croppedcompositions,eliminatingunessentialelements andparingdownthepaintingsubjecttowhatfirst attractedher.

Thoughhersubjectmatterisrecognizable,Martin’s paintingsareconceivedand paintedasabstracts.Allthe parts:Foregroundandbackground,positiveandnegativespacesaretreatedas equallyimportant.The branches,vines,flowers, andleavesbecomeshapes, lines,andtextureswhich makeacomplexabstraction whenviewedupclose.The imageryissometimeslarger thanlife,withsomeofthe

featuredpiecesreachingup tofivefeetinonedirection, andallarepaintedina ‘superreal’manner.The intensecolorsarearesultof manylayersofacrylic paints.Martinencourages theviewertolookcloselyat thepaintingandtoimagine beingapartofthisprivate place.

WorksbyJadeGriffinwill befeaturedinthetheatre galleryinAugust.“TheFirst TheatreProduction”(2023) isacollectionofnarrativedrivenoilpaintingscreated overthiscalendaryearby visualartistJadeGriffin. Thisbodyofworkcrosses theboundariesofnormalcy andwhatisacceptable.It pushestheboundariesof howweseeourselvesand strangersineverydaylife. Cartoonishfacialfeatures, exaggeratedscenes,and extendedlimbsofferanew perspectiveonhumanity througheachpiece.

Jade’sartisticvisionis influencedbyGeorge Condo’sartificialrealism movement.Throughfictional charactersthatarecapable ofbeingactualpeoplewith realemotionsandtendencies,Jadestrivestomake artthatdefiesnorms.

Theexhibitswillbeon viewAug.4-28at10091 McGregorBlvd.FortMyers. Formoreinfo,call239-9392787orvisitArtInLee.org.

“Celebration”bySusanMartin

DAASCo-Oppresentsart ofMichaelV.Santacroce

InthemonthofAugust,DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Gifts presentsI’minMyHeadAgain,theartworkofvisualartist MichaelV.Santacroce.

TheopeningreceptionisscheduledforFriday,Aug.4from 6to9:30p.m.inconjunctionwiththemonthlyFortMyersArt Walk.TheexhibitionwillbeondisplaythroughAug.27.

MichaelV.SantacrocegraduatedfromFloridaGulfCoast UniversityintheSpringof2020withaBachelorofArts,focusingonprintmaking.HecurrentlyworksasthegallerycoordinatorattheCapeCoralArtCenter.In2022,hestartedacollaborationwiththeFGCUWasmerArtGallerytocurateanannual alumniexhibitionhostedattheartcenter.Additionally,Michael teachescoursesonintroductoryandadvancedreliefprintmakingattheCapeCoralArtCenter.Heiscurrentlyworkingona bigprojectwithFGCUthatwillbeunveiledinOctober.

Santacroce’sprocessofcreatingartusesastreamofconsciousnessapproach,inwhichhislineworkbecomesautomaticandareflectionofhisownsubconsciousthoughts.He findsthecarvingprocessesinvolvedinreliefprintmakingtherapeuticandfocusesontheexpressivequalitiesofhisartto helpworkthroughcomplexemotionsandideas.Hiswork drawsinspirationfromhisownpersonalstruggleswithidentity,sexuality,andmentalhealth.Thoughheprimarilyworksin ink,Michaelhasrecentlybeenapplyinghisprintmakingskills toceramicsandenjoyingtolearnanewmediumfromwhich tocreate.

DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Giftsislocatedat1815Fowler St.intheButterflyEstatescomplexinFortMyers.

MichaelV.Santacroce

Thegallery’sbusinesshoursareWednesdaytoSunday from10a.m.to3p.m.Moreinformationaboutthevenueand howtobecomeamembercanbefoundatdaascoop.comor bycalling239-590-8645.

MembersShowcaseondisplayinPuntaGorda; NationalArtExhibitionreturnsinearly2024

TheVisualArtsCenterinPuntaGorda hostsitsMembersShowcaseexhibitnow throughAug.24.Anawardsreceptionis scheduledforAug.3at5p.m.

TheVACisinvitingartiststoparticipate inanewmuralfundraiserbycreatingoriginalworksofart,inavarietyofmediumson 5inchx5inchcanvases.Collectedcanvaseswillbehungtogethertocreatea beautifulmuralSept.14–Oct.31.Afirst choicebuyersreceptionsneakpeekwillbe heldSept.13.Thedeadlineforartiststop submittheirworkisAug.30at5:55p.m. Artistscansupplytheirowncanvasesor comeintotheVAC&pickupafew.Each piecewillbea100%donationtotheVAC andalltheproceedsofthesaleofeach piecewillbenefittheVisualArtscenter operations.

TheVisualArtsCenterwillshowcasethe NationalArtExhibition(NAE),ahighly

anticipatedartexhibitionthatdisplaysevery twoyears,inearly2024.

Oneofthenation’smostprestigious juriedexhibitionsoftwo-dimensionalmedia, thisshowishostedbytheVisualArts Center,locatedintheheartofPuntaGorda alongbeautifulCharlotteHarbor.Totalprize moneywillbemorethan$10,000.

TheexhibitionwillbejuriedbyJean Pederson,whohasbeenrecognizedforher manyhonorsandawardsforconsistently exceptionalpainting,andforherinternationalwritingtopromotearteducation.

AcalltoartistsbeganJuly24,andthe deadlinetoregisterisDec.4.Artistswillbe notifiedbyDec.29.Theexhibitwillbeon displayFeb.16–April12.

TheVisualArtsCenterislocatedat210 MaudSt.inPuntaGorda.Formoredetails, call941-639-8810orvisitonlineat www.visualartcenter.org

“Sassy”bySusanFraley

HeatherHolahan’sGlitterandGrindexhibit atOllieMackGentryPhotographyStudioinAugust

OllieMackGentry PhotographyStudiowelcomesHeatherHolahan withTheGlitterandthe GrindexhibitinAugust.

HeatherHolahan's childhoodwasstraightout ofthesuburbsinMichigan, andhaslivedinMaui,Los Angeles,Chicago,New YorkCity,andnowNaples. Shehasalwaysbeen interestedinthedichotomy oftheglitterandthegrind oflife.Thisisalsothe nameofherblog,which featuresherphotography andpoetry.

Photographyandwritingareherpassionsand areherwaysofexpressingherself.Sheknewshewas hookedonphotographywhenshestartedsettingthe alarmat5amtotraveltoherlocationandcatchtheshort andsweetgoldenhouraftersunrise.

Sheappreciatesthehistoryofphotographersworking

inthedarkroomsand"shakingitlikeapolaroid"butshe isadigitalphotographer.Her mainmediumistransferring herimagesintoartworkon canvas.Herrealsatisfaction comesfromoneofherphotographsresonatingwith someoneonapersonal level.Heatherhashadsuccesswithherartshowson MarcoIslandandNaples, andsheislookingforwardto connectingwiththeglitter andthegrindofFortMyers artworldinAugust.

Artistreceptionswillbe heldonFriday,Aug.4during ArtWalkandagainon Friday,Aug.18duringMusic

Walk.FormoreaboutHeatherHolahan,visitonlineat www.theglitterandthegrind.comOllieMackGentry PhotographyStudioislocatedinsideGrandIllusion CreativeServicesat2443FirstSt.indowntownFort Myers.Callthestudioat239-440-0061formoredetails.

HeatherHolahan

CapeCorallibrarygalleryfeaturing VedaKrust,BarbaraGomes,BethBlewett

ChangingexhibitionsintheCapeCoral Library’slargeartgalleryaresponsored bytheFriendsoftheCapeCoralLibrary. Thelibraryislocatedat921SW39th Terrace,offofMohawkParkway,andthe currentexhibitisopenforviewingduring theirregularbusinesshoursnowthrough Aug.30.

GourdartbyBarbaraGomesandVeda Krustisonexhibitinthethreelighteddisplaycases.Alengthyprocessisinvolved increatingthesebeautifullydecoratedand embellishedpiecesofart.Itstartswith collectinganassortmentofspecialgourds thathavebeendriedforabouttwoyears. Thegourdsarethencarefullycutopen andcleanedout.Woodburning,drilling, carving,dyingwithinkorpaintingmay thenbeemployedforadesiredvisual effect.Naturalmaterials,beads,piecesof costumejewelryorotherdecorationscan beappliedresultinginuniqueworksofart.

ThelocalcommunityhashadtheopportunitytoappreciateBarbaraandVeda’screationsatvariousartshows,craftfairsand galleries-andnowattheCapeCoral Library.

Thirtypaintingsbyaward-winningartist BethBlewettarefeaturedonthewallsof thegallery.Shepaintsprimarilywith acrylicsbutoccasionallyemployspastels oroils,andherbeautifulartworkcoversa widerangeofsubjects.Bethisaretired plantbiologistandcorporateR&Ddirector. PaintingisnowBeth’savocation,enjoymentandthemediumthroughwhichshe hopestoconveyherlovefortheworldof nature,thepeople,andtheplacesofthis blueplanetwecallhome.BethBlewettis amemberoftheCapeCoralArtLeague, PineIslandArtAssociation,Alliancefor theArtsandtheVisualArtCenterinPunta Gorda.Herpaintingshavewonnumerous awardsacrosstheselocations,including

“BestofShow”atthe2017and 2019PineIslandArtShows. Formoreinformation,emailart gallerychairpersonMonicaRahman atgallery@capefriends.orgorvisit www.capefriends.org.Follow “FriendsoftheCapeCoralLibrary” onFacebook.

VedaKrust

FortitudeatTribbyArtsCenter

showcasesbarrierislandartists

Nearly60paintingsby37 regionalartistsarenowon displaythroughSept.7in TribbyArtsCenter.

Tribbyresidentcurator MargeLeesaysFortitude: WorksbytheFortMyers BeachArtAssociationand Sanibel-CaptivaArtLeague presentspaintingscreatedin awiderangeofmediums, fromdelicatewatercolorsto fabriccollages.

Theexhibitionwasthe resultofanappealfordisplay spaceissuedbytheFort MyersBeachArtAssociation (FMBAA)whenHurricaneIan destroyedthatgroup’sgallery inFortMyersBeach.Tribby ArtsCenterwasamonglocal artsorganizationsthat steppedforwardtohostexhibitionsofFMBAAmembers’ works.

CuratorLeenotedthatit wasimportanttotheTribbyto alsoincludemembersofthe Sanibel-CaptivaArtLeague, asmanyofthatgroup’smembersalsowereimpactedby HurricaneIan’sdestruction.

“Becausesomanyartists intheregionwere andcontinuetobe displacedor impactedby HurricaneIan,we wereuncertainhow manyartistswould beabletorespond toFortitude’scall forentries,”said Lee.“Butthisexhibitionof58engagingworksproves thatourlocalartists havefortitudeand arecreatingexcellentwork.”

Severalthemes stronglyemerge throughoutthe bodyofworkon display,including interpretationsof thethemefortitude, depictionsofpopularplacesinthe region,florals, landscapes,and more.

Ondisplayconcurrently with“Fortitude,”theTribby’s CollaborationsGallerydisplaysthenewestexhibitionof theongoing“Ekphrasis” series,withpoemsbyBruce Bunchandrelatedpaintings ofDavidTompkins,bothShell Pointresidents.IntheTribby LegacyandOverlook Galleries,“NewHorizons: ArtworksbyShellPointGlass Artists,Photographers,and Potters”isondisplay.

Afterviewingtheexhibition ondisplay,visitorsalsocan visitSerendipity,theShopin TribbyArtsCenterthatoffers awidevarietyofartist-made giftitemsandjewelry.Tribby ArtsCenter,whichopenedin 2021onthecampusofthe ShellPointRetirement Community,islocatedat 17281OnParBlvd.inFort Myers.Thegalleriesand Serendipityareopenfreeof chargetoallfrom10a.m. until3p.m.Tuesdaythrough Saturday.Formoreinformation,visitwww.shellpoint.org orcall1-800-780-1131.

“AftertheStorm”byTamaraCulpofthe FortMyersBeachArtAssociation

VarietyofsummershowsatArtsBonita

SummerisheatingupattheCentersfor theArtsinBonitawithafullscheduleof shows.

ArtsBonitawelcomesRoseMaxand RamatisonSaturday,Aug.5at7:30p.m. Singer-songwriterRoseandguitaristand producerRamatiswerebornandraisedin RiodeJaneiroCity(thecapitalofBossa NovaandSamba).TheymovedtotheU.S. in1993,havebecomehighlyrecognizedin theBrazilian,Spanish,andAmericancommunities,andhavewonmanyawards, suchasBestBrazilianSingerandBest BrazilianProducerandMusician.

Treatyourselftoanoutstandingnightof jazzwithworld-renownedbassist/composer ChuckBergeronandhisensembleon Saturday,Aug.12at7:30p.m.Bornand raisedinNewOrleans,Chuckbeganstudyingmusicatage8.Afterswitchingfrom drumstobassat17,hebeganworkingprofessionallyaroundtown.Chuckcontinued hiseducationbyearningabachelor’s degreeinmusicfromLoyolaUniversityand

amaster’sdegreeinjazzstudiesfromthe UniversityofMiami.ChuckmovedtoNew York,whereheresidedfor12yearswhile touring,performing,andrecordingwitha widerangeofjazzluminariesincludingJoe Williams,StanGetz,RandyBrecker, RonnieCuber,andmanymore.In2000, Chuckacceptedateachingpositionatthe UniversityofMiami.

NannyAssiscomestoMoeAuditorium onSaturday,Aug.19at7p.m.NewYorkbasedpercussionist,singer-songwriter,and guitaristNannyAssiswasborninSalvador, Brazil.Hehasplayedwithwell-known artistssuchasJanisSiegel,Vinicius Cantauria,EumirDeodato,JoaoDonato, andPaulSimon.Heisateacherof Brazilianjazz,Afro-Brazilianmusic,and otherfolksoundsofhisnativeland.Hehas agreatcapacityforBrazilianJazz,Bossa Nova,Forro,andaseriesofAfro-Brazilian sounds.In2011,hereceivedtheprestigious“BestSingeroftheYear”awardfrom theBrazilianInternationalPress.Nanny

Assishasrecordedthreealbums“Honey andAir,”“BrazilianVibes,”and“Double Rainbow,”andhastouredandperformed allovertheworld.

ArtsBonitapresentsjazzsaxophonist JesseJonesJr.onSaturday,Aug.26at 7:30p.m.TheMiaminativeisasaxophonistvirtuosoandcontinuestobeattheforefrontofaburgeoningjazzrenaissancein SouthFlorida.JesseandhisbrotherMelton Mustafa,oneofthegreattrumpetplayers ofourtime,havebeenrulingforcesinthe musicindustryformanyyears.Jesse JonesJr.isoneofthosehiddentreasures youcan’thelpbutsharewiththeworld—he willoverwhelmyouwithhisinfectiouspositiveattitudeanddynamicstagepresence. Inadditiontoworkingwithhisownquartet, Jessegigswithotherperformersandother bandsasafreelancer.

MoeAuditoriumislocatedat10150 BonitaBeachRoadinBonitaSprings.For ticketsandmoredetails,call239-495-8989 orvisitwww.artsbonita.org

ChrisMacDonald’sMemoriesofElvisAug.19

Backbypopulardemand,Chris MacDonald’sMemoriesofElvisin ConcerttributetotheKingofRockand RollreturnstoSeminoleCasinoHotel ImmokaleeSaturday,Aug.19at8p.m.

ChrisMacDonaldisthestarandcreatorofChrisMacDonald'sMemoriesof ElvisinConcert,anationaltouringfullproduction,multi-mediatribute,completewithadynamicbandandsingers. Withtheultimatehonorofbeingthe onlytributeartisthiredbyElvisPresley EnterprisestoperformatGraceland’s HeartbreakHotel,MacDonalddraws hisaudienceinwiththelook,sounds andnuancesthatmadeElvistheKing. Theshowisnotaparodyoranoverdone

impersonation;rather,thereisatrue understandingofwhatElvisdidbest, connectingwithhismusicandtheheart ofhisaudience.Itisanatural,heartfelt tributetoanAmericaniconandhis music.

Asanaccomplishedandexperiencedentertainer,MacDonaldhasperformedinVegasandBranson,andwith thefamousLegendsinConcertstage productions.Hehasalsoheadlinedwith Elvis'ownoriginalbackupgroup,the JordanairesandD.J.Fontana,atthe world-renownedHardRockLive ConcertArena.Ticketsareonsalefor $49andavailablefromTicketmasteror atwww.moreinparadise.com.

RoseMax&Ramatis JesseJonesJr.

ChuckBergeron NannyAssis

Asthefirstanniversaryof thedevastationofHurricane Ianapproaches,theCharity Prosareannouncingtheir “HurricaneHeroes”All-Star ConcerteventonOct.7at HammondStadiuminFort Myers.

Themassivestorm destroyedover5,000homes, wipedouthundredsofbusinesses,includingover30live musicvenues,andseverely damagedtensofthousandsof homes.

Internationallyacclaimed rockbandMatchboxTwenty willheadlinetheeventbringing theirdecadesofsmashhits thathavedominatedtheradio airwavesandcharts,garnering multipleGrammyAwardnominations,producingbillionsof streams,andsellingover40 millionrecords.

Specialguest,Rockand RollHallofFamemember,and four-timeGrammywinnerDon Felder,formerlyoftheEagles forover27years,willalsobe takingthestage.Theco-writer of“HotelCalifornia”willperform allhisgreatesthits.

“Thiseventwillbringthe communitytogethertohelp honorheroesofHurricaneIan,” saysMeganMaloney,founder oftheCharityPros.“Inaddition totheheroismofourbravefirst responderssavingthelivesof thousandsofpeopleandanimals,therearesomany incrediblestoriesofregular folks,unsungheroes,thathave exhibitedincredibleactsof humanity,kindnessandgenerosityoverthispastyear,” explainsMegan.

SWFloridarockbandRed Hannahwillkickofftheirallstarset,featuringspecial appearancesbylocalprofessionalmusiciansMattyJolie, SheenaBrookandmoresurprises.Proceedsfromthisspecialeventwillhelpsupport MusicAliveSWFL,the TabarriniChildren’sOutreach Foundation,andtheCharity Pros“Megan’sWish”program.

“Youdon’twanttomissthis incredibleshow;itwillbea veryspecialtributetomany thathavesacrificedandsufferedfromthisstorm,”says BradMaloney,vicepresidentof operationsandeventsforthe CharityPros.“Ithasbeen manyyearssincetherehas beenaconcertonthefieldat HammondStadium;weare veryproudtobeworking togetherwiththeMighty MusselsorganizationandLee CountyParksandRecreation tobringthisshowtothecommunityforagreatcause.”

Forticketsandmoreinfo, gotowww.thecharitypros.org

CreedleadsingerScottStappbroughthissolotourtoSeminoleCasino HotelImmokaleeonJune24. PhotosbyJamieKuser

LegendaryrockerTedNugentperformedJuly12at SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokalee.

CharlesEsten &JuliaCole

Scott Stapp Ted Nugent

TheSamGallowayConcertSerieswelcomedCharlesEstenandJuliaColeJuly15atTheRanchConcertHall&SalooninFortMyers.

DeidreMcCalla,GrantMaloySmith atACMAlisteningroominAugust

TheAmericana CommunityMusic Association(ACMA)welcomesDeidreMcCallato thelisteningroomstageo Saturday,Aug.5at7 p.m.

DeidreMcCallaisnot afraidoftheheat.Her upcomingtouriscoming throughFloridainAugust andthispowerhousetalentwillmakeherfirsttimeappearanceonthe localACMAstage.

DeidreMcCalla doesn’tmerelytakethe stage-sheownsit.Her songsembodyhopeand celebration,struggle, loss,andlonging-sometimesallinonesong!

Adreadlockedsingersongwriter-guitaristfor closetofivedecades DeidreMcCalla,black woman,mother,lesbian, feminist,haslongbeenin theforefrontofthegrowingnumberofblackmusiciansreconfiguringperceptionsofhowblackfolkdo folk.

Withfiveindependentalbumstoto hercredit,includinghermostrecent releaseEndlessGrace,DeidreMcCalla hastouchedaudiencesfromMauito Maine,churchbasementsandcollege coffeehousestoCarnegieHall.

In2021,DeidrereceivedaSERFA AwardfromtheSoutheastRegionalFolk Alliancefordistinguishedserviceand exceptionalcontributionstofolkmusicin theSoutheastregionofFolkAlliance International.

Herpowerfulsongwritingexhibitsan unyieldinglyhonestperspectivegroundedinherlifeandexpressedwithalyric touchthatissimpleanddirectandfearlesslycelebratesthepoweranddiversity ofthehumanspirit.

LocalsongwriterRobertBidneywillbe theperfectopenerforthisshow.His messageisasstrongashismelodies. Hismusicisrelatable.Aseasonedperformer,Bidneyconnectswithhisaudiencesthroughhisinfectiousenergyand emotionalperformances.

GrantMaloySmithreturnstothe ACMAlisteningroomstageonSaturday, Aug.26at7p.m.

GrantMaloySmithisaBillboardTop

10recordingartistandMusicRow CountryBreakoutchartingsongwriterof AmericanRootsmusic.Hislatestalbum, Appalachia:AmericanStories,isearning ravereviewsfromAmericanaHighways, MusicRowMagazine,BluegrassToday, RootsMusicReport,andmore.Hispreviousalbum,DustBowl:American Stories,spent17 weeksonthe Billboardcharts, including11 weeksintheTop 10.

Grantmadehis CarnegieHall debutin2018and haswonnumerousawards, includingtwo Grammycertificates.He appearedat CarnegieHall againinApril 2022,andLincoln Centerin December2021. Hehasjustbeen inductedintothe IndieMusicHall ofFamein Hollywood.

OpeningtheAug.26 showisACMAmember andsinger-songwriter PeterBensen.Anold handatgaragebands andrehearsalstudios, hewasborninBrooklyn andraisedonLong Island,N.Y.Peternow makeshishomein Estero.Heisamultiinstrumentalist,playing acousticandelectricguitars,bassandelectric andacousticpercussion. TicketsfortheAug.5 andAug.26concertswill beavailableatthedoor. Doordonationsare$12 formembersand$18for generalpublic.Doors openat6:30p.m.

TheACMA SongwritersCircleis everyotherSundayat2 p.m.forthesummer. ChecktheACMA Facebookpageforthe circleschedule.Thisfree eventisheldatAllFaithsandisopento allsongwriters.

TheACMAlisteningroomislocatedat AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation,2756 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.Formore detailsandACMAschedules,visit www.americanacma.org

GrantMaloySmithreturnstotheACMAstageAug.26.

DeidreMcCallawillperformAug.5. photobyIreneYoung

ChrisJansontoheadline2023 IslandHopperSongwriterFest

Withanewlocationaddedtothelineup andnewexperiencesformusiclovers,the ninthIslandHopperSongwriterFestpromisestobeevenstrongerafterthestorm.

HurricaneIandevastatedtheFortMyers areaonSept.28,rightafterlastyear’s IslandHopper.ButtheresiliencyofFort Myers–Islands,Beachesand Neighborhoodscontinuestoshinethrough, andthiseventwillnodoubthelpinthe recoveryefforts.

MakeplansnowtobepartofIsland HopperSongwriterFestivalSept.22 throughOct.1.

IslandHopperSongwriterFest announcedChrisJansonwillperformatthe PinkShellBeachResort&Marinapool partyonFortMyersBeachSunday,Oct.1. Ticketsareonsalenow.

ChrisJanson,proudmemberofthe GrandOleOpryandmulti-platinumsongwriterandartist,ispartofcountry’snew breed.Intouchwiththelightersideoflife withself-pennedNo.1s“FixADrink,” “GoodVibes,”andthetripleplatinum“Buy MeABoat,”aswellasthemorethoughtful truthsof“Done,”“ThingsYouCan’tLive Without,”andtheCMASongoftheYear nomineeandACMVideooftheYear “DrunkGirl.”Both“Boat”and“Girl”were

namedtotheNashvilleSongwriters AssociationInternational’sprestigious “SongsIWishIWishI’dWritten”list, whichiswhyartistslikeTimMcGraw (“TruckYeah,”“HowI’llAlwaysBe”),Justin Moore(“OffTheBeatenPath”),Cody Johnson(“Let’sBuildAFire”),andthe iconicHankWilliamsJr.(“GodFearin’ Man,”“ThoseDaysAreGone”)reachfor Janson’ssongsfortheirownprojects. Beyondhisartistryarehisliveshows, whereallthatheart-on-the-four-wheeler songwritingmeetsthefanswherethey cometorock.

RollingStoneproclaimedhim“alive legacyinthemaking.”

Newthisyear–IslandHopperwelcomesthecityofCapeCoraltothelineup. Thefourlocationsanddatesinclude: CaptivaIslandSept.22–24;CapeCoral Sept.25–26;downtownFortMyersSept. 27–28;andFortMyersBeachSept.29–Oct.1.

Whilemostshowsarefree,newthis yeartoIslandHopperwillbemorewaysto enjoyunique,ticketedliveperformances including:TheChrisJansonconcertatthe PinkShellBeachResort&Marinapool partyonFortMyersBeachOct.1,Island Hoppingcruises,songwriterbrunches,

chef’sdinnerandwinepairingsandmusic atMoundHouseonFortMyersBeach.

AsoflateJuly,64songwritersare scheduledtoperformincludingApril Cushman,BillyMcKnight,BobbyTomberlin, BrianSutherland,CatieOfferman,Claire Liparulo,ClintDaniels,ClareCunningham, EssexCounty,CorettaKing,FrankMyers, DannyMyrick,DaveGibson,DylanAltman, EmilyShackleton,JoeyMcGee,Sheena Brook,PhilO’Donnell,TimJamestoname afew.Twentyvenueswillhostsongwriters.

Forthefulllineupandticketinfo,visit islandhopperfest.comordownloadtheapp. IslandHopperSongwriterFestispresented byBMI,FortMyers–Islands,Beachesand Neighborhoods,andiHeartRadio.

HappeningsMagazineisagainasponsorofthefestival.

SummerconcertseriescontinuesatTribbyArtsCenter

ShellPoint’sSummerConcertSeriescontinuesatTribbyArts CenterwithapairofAugustconcertsinConnieBrownHall.

ViolinistAlexCameron,17,willplaytheentireTchaikovsky ViolinConcerto withorchestral accompaniment duringatruly uniquemultimediaperformance onFriday,Aug. 11at7p.m. Ticketsare$25. Inpartnership withthe Americana Community Music Association,artist RodMacDonald, aveteranofthe Greenwich Villagefolkscene andaconstant presenceat manyofNew

York’smostprestigiousfolkclubs,willperformonThursday,Aug. 24at7p.m.Ticketsare$25.

TribbyArtsCenterislocatedinShellPoint,at17281OnPar Blvd.inFortMyers.Topurchasetickets,visit TribbyArtsCenter.comorcalltheTribbyBoxOfficeat239-4155667.ForfurtherinformationaboutShellPointRetirement Community,visitwww.shellpoint.orgorcall1-800-780-1131.

AlexCameron

RodMacDonald

ChrisJanson

SeminoleCasinoHoteladdsBruceHornsby, MarieOsmond,TheLettermentoschedule

SeminoleCasinohotelImmokaleehas announcedadditionstoitsdiverseconcert lineup.ThelatestadditionsincludeBruce HornsbyonNov.16,MarieOsmondon Dec.12,TheLettermenonFeb.9andthe HispanicHeritageMusicFestivalfeaturing TitoNievesonOct.7.Previously announcedshowsincludeChris MacDonaldMemoriesofElvisonAug.19, MaryChapinCarpenter&ShawnColvinon Sept.28,comedianJoshBlueonOct.28 andHereComeTheMummiesonNov.4.

SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokaleewelcomesBruceHornsby’s“SpiritTrail:25th Anniversary”tourNov.16at8p.m.Tickets startat$30.

Incelebrationofthe25thanniversaryof Hornsby’s1998album“SpiritTrail,”each ticketwillincludeacopyofthe“SpiritTrail: 25thAnniversaryEdition”three-CDboxset tobepickedupattheshow.

Hornsbyfirstrosetonationalprominencewith“TheWayItIs,”his1986 Grammy-winningdebutalbumwithThe Range.ThetitletrackbecamethemostplayedsongonAmericanradioin1987 whileTupacShakur’stimelesssong “Changes”buildson“TheWayItIs”andset thestageformanysubsequentversionsof thetrack.In1991Hornsbycollaborated withBonnieRaitt,playingonhericonichit “ICan’tMakeYouLoveMe.”Additionally, Hornsbywasapart-timememberofthe GratefulDeadfromSeptember1990to March1992,performingmorethan100 concertsinAmericaandEurope.The13timeGrammynomineehasalsosolidified hisstatusasahighlysought-aftercollaborator.Hornsby’sown23albumshavesold over11millioncopiesworldwide,andhe hasappearedonmorethan100records includingreleaseswithBobDylan,Don Henley,theGratefulDead,StevieNicks, RickySkaggs,BobSeger,ChakaKhan,

BonIver,BrandonFlowers,BonnieRaitt, Sting,MavisStaples,WillieNelsonand more.Hismostrecentstudioalbum, “‘Flicted,”wasreleasedinMay2022.

MarieOsmondperformsliveaspartof herOrchestralChristmasTourwithspecial guestDavidOsmondDec.12at8p.m. Ticketsare$129.

MarieOsmondhasspentmorethansix iconicdecadesintheentertainmentbusinessasasuccessfulsinger,televisionperformerandtalkshowhost,dancer,actor, author,entrepreneurandpublicspeaker. Shehascontinuedtomaintainrelevance, remaininganinstantlyrecognizablefigure acrosstheglobe.

Herdebutsingle,“PaperRoses,” reachedthenumberonespotontwo Billboardcharts,afeatthatnotonlyplaced heramonganeliteclassofmusicalroyalty, butalsoinstantlycatapultedherintointernationalsuperstardom.MarieOsmondisa multiplegoldandplatinumsellingartistand CMAwinner,garneringnumerousBillboard chart-toppingsinglesandalbums,andwritingthreeNewYorkTimesbestselling books.Shehasentertainedmillions throughouttheworldthroughtelevision, radio,film,literature,liveconcertsand Broadwayperformances.

GOLDEntertainmentpresentsThe Lettermenperformingtheirclassichitslive atSeminoleCasinoHotelImmokaleeon Feb.9at8p.m.Ticketsareonsalenowfor $79.

TheLettermenhavekeptthemeaning ofharmonyalivewiththeirsoft,romantic, harmonicblendofmusicwhichisaspopularwiththeirfanstodayasitwasin1961 whenthegrouprecordedtheirfirsthit,“The WayYouLookTonight.”Theirsecondsinglethatyeardidevenbetter.“WhenIFall

InLove,”anotherballadhitNo.7,establishingTheLettermenasthemostromantic singinggroupofageneration.

TheLettermenhaverecordedmore than75albums–numerouscertifiedgold–andamyriadofhitsincluding“WhenIFall InLove,”“ComeBackSillyGirl,”“Theme FromASummerPlace,”“Goin’OutOfMy Head/Can’tTakeMyEyesOffOfYou,”“Put YourHeadOnMyShoulder,”“HurtSo Bad,”and“Shangri-La.”

SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokaleewill hosttheHispanicHeritageMusicFestival featuringheadlineperformerTitoNieves Saturday,Oct.7at2p.m.withgatesopeningat1p.m.Generaladmissionticketsfor thisoutdoorconcertstartat$39;VIPtickets startat$69andincludeupfrontseatingand twodrinkticketsforbeer,wineorsoda.In additiontoNieves,festivalperformers includeTheCeliaCruzAllStars,Cachao’s MamboAll-Stars,CortaditoandBajoZero.

Ticketsfortheseperformancesare availableatTicketmasteroronlineat www.moreinparadise.com

MarieOsmond

TitoNieves

BruceHornsby(secondfromleft)andtheNoisemakers photobyJeffFasano

PERFORMANCES INSWFLORIDA

AUG4

CountingCrows

SuncoastCreditUnion ArenaatFSW,FortMyers

AUG8

MetalChurch

TheRanch,FortMyers

AUG24

JasonAldean HertzArena,Estero

Matisyahu

TheRanch,FortMyers

SEP14

ThomasRhett

HertzArena,Estero

SEP22

BrettYoung

HertzArena,Estero

TylerBraden

TheRanch,FortMyers

SEP24

TheRed JumpsuitApparatus

TheRanch,FortMyers

SEP28

MaryChapin Carpenter &ShawnColvin SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

OCT1

ChrisJanson PinkShell,FortMyersBeach

OCT4

AaronLewis

BBMannHall,FortMyers

Jason Aldean

OCT6

JonPardi HertzArena,Estero

OCT7

JonLangston TheRanch,FortMyers

TitoNieves

SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

MatchboxTwenty andDonFelder HammondStadium,FtMyers

OCT13

GovʼtMule BBMannHall,FortMyers

OCT14

TheFrontmen TheRanch,FortMyers

OCT20

ZachWilliams BBMannHall,FortMyers

OCT20

Hardy HertzArena,Estero

CooperAlan TheRanch,FortMyers

OCT21

CommonKings TheRanch,FortMyers

OCT27

JustinMoore HertzArena,Estero

OCT28

TheExpendables

TheRanch,FortMyers

OCT31

CelticThunder BBMannHall,FortMyers

NOV4 Ernest TheRanch,FortMyers

NOV4 HereCome

TheMummies SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

NOV11

RussellDickerson HertzArena,Estero

NOV16

BruceHornsby SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

NOV17

DemunJones TheRanch,FortMyers

DEC1

JoeBonamassa HertzArena,Estero

DEC2

TheLACS TheRanch,FortMyers

DEC9

DierksBentley, LittleBigTown LiveFest,Naples

DEC12

MarieOsmond SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

DEC13

SteveMillerBand HertzArena,Estero

JAN19

Kansas BBMannHall,FortMyers

FEB9

TheLettermen SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

JasonAldeanwillbeatHertzArenainEsteroonAug.24. Forticketsandmoreinformation,visitwww.hertzarena.com

TheRanchConcertHall hascountry&rockshows

TheRanchConcertHall&SalooninFortMyers welcomesawidevarietyofnationalcountryandrock artists.

Here’swhat’sonthescheduleatpresstime: TheSamGallowayFordConcertSeriespresents TylerBradenonSept.22,JonLangstononOct.7,The Frontmen(RichieMcDonald,LarryStewartandTim Rushlow)onOct.14,CooperAlanonOct.20,Ernest onNov.4,DemunJonesonNov.17andTheLACSon Dec.2.

OtherupcomingshowsatTheRanchConcertHall (notpartoftheGallowayseries)includeRyan MontgomeryonJuly28,IntheEnd-LinkinPark ExperienceonAug.3,PureCountryonAug.5, MetalChurchonAug.8,Matisyahu,G.Loveand

SpecialSauceonAug.24,WilderPalooza:BattleoftheFanson Sept.3,COLDonSept.5,TheCountryBumpinTouronSept.9, RedJumpsuitApparatusonSept.24,CradleofFilthandDevil DriveronOct.13,CommonKingsonOct.21,TheExpendableson Oct.28,CharlieCrockettonNov.16andNightbird-TheUltimate TributetoStevieNicksonJan.13,2024.

Forticketsandmoreinformation,visittheranchfortmyers.com. TheRanchConcertHallandSalooncanbereachedat 239-985-9839.

Formostconcerts,thedoorsopenat7p.m.atTheRanch ConcertHall&Saloon,whichislocatedat2158ColonialBlvd.in FortMyers.

CooperAlan-Oct.20

JonLangston-Oct.7

TylerBraden-Sept.22

TheFrontmen(RichieMcDonald,LarryStewart,TimRushlow)-Oct.14

Ernest-Nov.4

1stStreetDeli

Thisawardwinning112seatauthentic NewYork-style delicatessen (theonlyone inSouthwest Florida)is opendaily servingbreakfast,lunchand dinner.1st StreetDelibringsadistinctlyuniquediningexperienceto theSouthwestFloridamarketformerlyfoundonlyinNew YorkCity.Hereyoucangrabasandwichthatisbigger thanyourappetite.OfferingsattheDeliincludepiled highpastramiandcornedbeefsandwiches,reubens,hot paninis,hamburgersandsalads.Opendaily1–8p.m.

506South1stStreet,Immokalee 800-218-0007www.moreinparadise.com

EE-TO-LEET-KEGrill

TheEE-TO-LEET-KEGrillatSeminoleCasinofeaturescontemporaryregionalcuisinesutilizingthefreshestselectionsof Primeaged beef,fresh seafood,and anarrayof locallysourcedproduce.Its wide-ranging menuoffers pastas, housemadesoups,steaks,seafoodandchefspecialty itemsincludingaward-winningtwinlobstertails,smotheredchickenandtheever-populargrilledribeye.Open daily9a.m.–midnight.

506South1stSt.,Immokalee 800-218-0007

www.moreinparadise.com

EllaMae’sDiner

Nostalgiaservedwithasmile.A funretro-inspiredeateryserving comfortfoodandclassicdiner fare.Slideintoaboothorpullup tothecounterforaburgerand milkshakeorthebestall-day breakfastyou’veeverhad.Ella Mae’sprovidesawelcometwistto theclassicsoutherndiner. CelebratingDr.EllaMaePiper’s legacy,it’sherethecommunity comestogethertosharestoriesas theyenjoyamealamidstvintageinspiredfinishesandabrightcolor palette.EllaMae’sDinerat LuminaryHotel&Co.isafun retro-inspiredeateryservingupcomfortfoodandclassicdinerfare.Slide intoaboothorpulluptothecounterforaburgerandmilkshakeorthe bestall-daybreakfastyou’veeverhad.EllaMae’sisopendailyfrom7 amto2pm.Servingbreakfastalldayandlunch.

LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 239-314-3854

www.LuminaryHotel.com

OxbowBar andGrill

Casualdocksidediningon thedoorstepofDowntown FortMyers.Panoramicriverfrontviewsonthe Caloosahatchee.Aboater’s retreatwithanupbeatnauticalvibe.Servingcoastalcuisineandmoreforbrunch, lunchanddinner.Retailand rentalstoigniteyourspiritof adventure.Diveintofreshseafood,oystersonthehalfshell,steaks,signaturesandwiches,freshsalads,localcraftbeersandcuratedcocktails. OurhoursareMonday-Thursday11a.m.-10p.m.,Fridayand Saturday11a.m.-11p.m.andSunday11a.m.-9p.m.Wenowoffer brunchonSaturdaysandSundays11a.m.-3p.m.

1300HendrySt.FortMyers 239-314-3856

www.oxbowfortmyers.com

SilverKingOceanBrasserie

Acoastal,chef-drivenmenuunlikeany otherrestaurantin FortMyers. Complementedbya strikinginteriorthat’s asappealingtothe eyesasthedishesare tothepalette.Asthe Luminary’ssignature restaurant,TheSilver KingOceanBrasserie offersamenushowcasingthequalityof freshseafoodthroughclean,simplepreparationsusingclassic techniquesforamodernpalate.Centeredonanopenkitchen, thesophisticatedrestaurantfeaturesacoastal-inspiredmenu andadditionaloutdoorseatstorelaxandindulgeinthefinest localseafoodinSouthwestFlorida.NestledwithinSilverKing, you’llfindTheFloridaRoom,aprivatediningspacethatseats 14guests,perfectforintimategatheringsandcelebrationsand namedafterFloridaHeitman.Ifyourgroupislarger,wefeatureavarietyofvenueswithentertainingoptionsavailable fromuniqueseatingtotailoredmenus.HoursareTuesdaySaturdayfrom5-10p.m.

LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers

239-314-3855

www.LuminaryHotel.com

SouthernGrill

TheSouthernGrillattheShellFactoryisafullrestaurant includingliquor, beerandwine. Wehaveanoutdoorbarand partyvenue. Thereisno entryfeetoget intotheShell Factorystoreor restaurants. Parkingisfree. Whileyouare herevisittheNaturePark,FunPark,CarouselandSoaring EagleZipline.

16554N.ClevelandAve.,NorthFortMyers 239-995-3999

www.shellfactory.com

TikiHutBar&Grill

atDolphinKeyResort

There'salwayssomethingtodoattheTikiHutBar& GrillattheDolphinKeyResort.LocatedinDowntownCape Coral,the biggestTiki barinthe worldoffers liveentertainment Wednesday through Sunday,Key WestStyle Relax

Wednesday andThursday, Lightoutdoor atmosphere,sofamily,andfriendstwoorfourleggedare welcome.Greatfoodmenu,withFloridaSpecials,pool table,TVs.Open7days.Kitchenopenlate.

1502MiramarSt.,CapeCoral 239-540-8454

www.dolphinkeyresort.com

TwistedFork

TheTwistedForkisahot-rodandmoto-culturethemed restaurant featuringa scratch kitchen andcustomcocktails.A family friendly space adjacent Bert's Back Porchconcertvenue withloadsofoutdoorspace,ithasrapidlybecome CharlotteCounty'shottestplacetoeat,drinkandhavefun!"

2208ElJobeanRoad,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675

www.twistedfork.net

ArtsforACT Galleryreopens

Afterninemonthsofcleanupandrenovationsdueto HurricaneIan,theArtsforACTGalleryhasreopened itsdoorsat2265FirstSt.indowntownFortMyers. AgrandreopeningpartyandreceptionwasheldJuly 7duringthemonthlyFortMyersArtWalk.

ProceedsfromthegallerybenefitAbuseCounseling andTreatmentInc.

Thenewgalleryhoursare11a.m.to6p.m.Monday throughSaturdayandnoonto5p.m.onSunday. Tovolunteer,call239-337-5050oremailClaudia Goodeatcgoode@actabuse.com

ACTexecutivedirectorJenniferBenton&ACTGallerydirectorandcuratorClaudiaGoodeatthegrandreopeningofthegalleryJuly7.

GaryOlsonwasamongthefirstartiststoexhibit atthereopenedgalleryinJuly.

StephenKinginspired artatDavisArtCenter

DonaAinsleywasamongtheartistsintheJulyexhibit attheSidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter.

ArtistLindseyCalhounparticipatedintheStephenKing inspiredexhibitinJuly.

D A A S s h o w c a s e s D a n i e l l e B r a n c h a u d

F a l l H o m e & G a r d e n S h o w A u g. 2 6 & 2 7

On Saturday and Sunday, Aug 26 and 27, the free admission 2023 Annual Fall Home & Garden Show returns to the Caloosa Sound Convention Center on Monroe Street, adjacent to the Luminary Hotel

“The Home & Garden Show is always a great opportunity to meet with contractors, remodelers and home specialists to help residents,” said Bill Anderson, president of Expo Management that produces the Home & Garden Shows. “During this show, attendees can find experts to

address all their home improvement needs under one roof over two days ”

Now in its 27th year, the annual Home & Garden Show features local and regional companies that display and present products and services to homeowners

The free event takes place from 10 a m to 4 p m on Saturday and Sunday

Attendees can experience the newest in-home improvement products and services inside and out from furnishings, accessories, decorating and remodeling ideas to landscaping and more Hourly

drawings and door prizes will also be given away

Expo Management Inc was established in Fort Myers in 1987. The company has successfully produced 615 events over the past 36 years In 2023, they will operate 24 events in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee

For more info about the Home & Garden Show, contact David Pardi of Expo Management at (239) 205-6139, email fldave@expomanagementinc.com or visit expomanagementinc com

DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery and Gifts, located at the Butterfly Estates, showcased the art of Danielle Branchaud in July

A UGUST C ALENDAR

LiveMusic,Theatre, ArtExhibits,Concerts andSpecialEvents

TUE-1

BethAnne

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

Galleryopeningreception

HarbourViewGallery,5789Cape HarbourDrive,suite104,Cape Coral,6-8p.m.,featuredartists

GlendaChamberlainandMary Widmer,harbourviewgallery.com

LaurieandRustyWright

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

WED-2

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute

LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3800

MajestyofRock MusicofJourney&Styx

MajestyofRockwillbringtheirJourneyandStyxtributetoBertʼs BackporchLivestageatTheTwistedForkinPortCharlotteon Saturday,Aug.12(forVIPticketsvisittwistedfork.freshtix.com). TheStageinBonitaSpringswillwelcomethebandonSaturday, Aug.26(forreservationscall239-405-8566).MajestyofRock includesJohnDʼAgostino(vocals),DarylThomas(guitar),Rob Doyle(bass),DennisPelchat(drums)andBarryGruber(keys).

HighTide

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

CJandPearl

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

Disney’sTheLittleMermaid

ThroughAug.12

BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422

MurderinParadise

ThroughAug.12

BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422

LatinDancewithAngela, RooftopDanceDJDreamJay SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Lesson6:30p.m.,party8p.m., 239-333-1933

JoshRowand

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

THU-3

SheldonUpchurch

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

MembersShowcasereception VisualArtsCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda Reception5p.m.,exhibitruns throughAug.24,941-639-8810

SmokinAces

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

Summerexhibitionopening RookeryBayLearningCenter, 300TowerRoad,Naples Reception5:30p.m.,exhibitruns throughOct.27,rookerybay.org

InTheEnd: LinkinParkExperience

TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839

BobLynch

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

MercatoNightsMusic SerieswithNastaljah MercatoEventLawn, StradaPlace,Naples 6:30p.m.,experiencemercato.com

FRI-4

FortMyersArtWalk DowntownFortMyers 6-10p.m.www.myriverdistrict.com

DannyBeach TwistedForkPatioStage, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 3p.m.,941-235-3675

ChuckPeterson

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

ANewBeginning:

BrianWeaverexhibit SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers

Opening6p.m.,exhibitruns throughAug.24ingrandatrium 239-333-1933

Simply-Fi

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

BlackDog

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454

TheLaboratoryTheater ofFloridapresentsPOTUS

Aug.4-20

LaboratoryTheater

1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers 239-218-0481

MichaelV.Sanatacroceexhibit

DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Gifts, 1815FowlerSt.,unit3,FortMyers, Opening6-9:30p.m.,exhibitruns throughAug.27,239-590-8645

NeilDiamondtribute

TheStage,9144BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

Artexhibitreception

ArtsforACTGallery

2265FirstSt.,FortMyers 6p.m.,239-337-5050

OnBoardgroupartshow

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Opening6p.m.,exhibitruns throughAug.24upstairsgallery 239-333-1933

80-HD

Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 7p.m.,941-235-3675

HeatherHolahanreception

OllieMackGentryPhotography Studio,2443FirstSt.,FortMyers 6p.m.,239-440-0061

IntotheGreen:BotanicalInsights exhibitbySusanMartin AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers ReceptionAug.4from5-7p.m., exhibitrunsthroughAug.26, 239-939-2787

SAT-5

NaplesJazzmasters DixielandBand

TheNorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 1p.m.,239-213-3058

SasetheSinger

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

Temptations,FourTopstribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

MikeImbasciani-11:30a.m. LeadFootGrey-7p.m. MaidenCane-8:30p.m. Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675

BossaNova MoeAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

TideUp

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

SAT-5continued ACMApresents DeidreMcCallainconcert AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.RobertBidneyopens www.americanacma.org

SmackDaddy

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454

PureCountry

TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839

AnnualTikiFest

Fishermen’sVillage,1200W.Retta Esplanade,PuntaGorda noon,941-639-8721

SUN-6

CarlCrosen

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 5-8p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

A UGUST C ALENDAR

Tina TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,3p.m.,239-995-2141

ThunderBeach

Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte noon,941-235-3675

SoundMachine

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-7p.m.,239-540-8454

MON-7

Deena

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

FilmasFineArt: TheCityofLostChildren MoeAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

Flatwater

TwistedForkPatioStage, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6p.m.,941-235-3675

FRIDAY,JULY28

AC/DCandLedZeppelin

SATURDAY,JULY29

RodStewart,TomJones, CelineDion,MeatLoaf, LindaRonstadtandPatsyCline

FRIDAY,AUG.4

NeilDiamond

SATURDAY,AUG.5

Temptations&FourTops

FRIDAY,AUG.11

DonnaSummer,EttaJames,Madonna, PointerSistersandArethaFranklin

SATURDAY,AUG.12

BestofABBAandMammaMia

FRIDAY,AUG.18

TheAlterEagles

SATURDAY,AUG.19

RollingStones,DoobieBrothers, CreedenceClearwaterRevival

FRIDAY,AUG.25

BobSeger,BillyJoel,LadyGaga,Cher

SATURDAY,AUG.26

MajestyofRock:JourneyandStyx

UnitedArtsCollier SummertimeArtMixer TheNorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 5:30p.m.239-254-8242

TUE-8

BethAnne

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

MetalChurchinconcert

TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839

Compton&Bennett: ACrackeratTheRitz MoeAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

SeanPaxson TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

WED-9

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3800

CJandPearl

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

HighTide

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

OwnThePlatform

Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, DavisArtCenter,2301FirstSt.,Fort Myers,8p.m.,239-333-1933

JoshRowand TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

WednesdayNightMarket AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 5-8p.m.,239-939-2787

FRIDAY,SEPT.1

JerseyBoys&LindaRonstadt

SATURDAY,SEPT.2

FleetwoodMac&StevieNicks

THURSDAY,SEPT.7

FabulousGirlsofMotown SEASONSOFTOPENINGPARTY

FRIDAY,SEPT.8

BestofABBAandMammaMia

SATURDAY,SEPT.9

Temptations&FourTops

THURSDAY,SEPT.14

DonnaSummer,EttaJames,Madonna, PointerSistersandArethaFranklin

FRIDAY,SEPT.15

TinaTurner,KC&TheSunshineBand, BluesBrothers

SEPT.16- PrivateParty

THURSDAY,SEPT.21

BobSeger,BillyJoel,LadyGaga,Cher

FRIDAY,SEPT.22

MajestyofRock:JourneyandStyx

SATURDAY,SEPT.23

NeilDiamond

THU-10

SheldonUpchurch

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

TheBoots

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

LatinNightwithDJJC

Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 8p.m.,239-333-1933

AURA

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

EveningonFifth 5thAvenueSouth,Naples Livemusicupanddownthe sidewalks,6:30-9:30p.m. 239-692-8436

FRI-11

ChuckPeterson

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

DonnaSummer,EttaJames, PointerSisters,Madonnaand ArethaFranklintribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

SoapyTuna

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454

ViolinistAlexCameron TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-415-5667 www.tribbyartscenter.com

PureCountry Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 7p.m.,941-235-3675

FridayNightsatSidney’s Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers DJSkubi7p.m.,239-333-1933

WildFire TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

SWFLSymphonymoviescreening Artistic&OperationsCenter,Bell Tower,13499S.Cleveland,#175, FortMyers,6p.m.,239-418-1500

SAT-12

NaplesJazzmasters DixielandBand

TheNorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 1p.m.,239-213-3058

D’NotheDuck&InvisibleBand

TwistedForkPatioStage, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 4p.m.,941-235-3675

SasetheSinger

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

ABBAandMammaMiatribute

TheStage,9144BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings

7:30p.m.239-405-8566

ThunderBeach

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

TheBoots

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-10p.m.,239-540-8454

Jazz:ChuckBergeron MoeAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

Theatreauditions

CulturalParkTheater, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 10a.m.vocals,12:30p.m.dance, 239-772-5862

MajestyofRock: StyxandJourneytribute Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 7p.m.,941-235-3675

LiveArt&MusicPopUp

MercatoinfrontofBravoItalian Kitchen,StradaPlace,Naples 7p.m.,experiencemercato.com

SUN-13

Tina

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,3p.m.,239-995-2141

SmokinAces

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-7p.m.,239-540-8454

TheBTBTrio

CulturalParkTheater, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 3p.m.,239-772-5862

SUN-13continued BluesandBloodysConcertSeries

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, FlavorTrainat1p.m.,TreyWanvigat 4p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

MON-14

Deena

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

TUE-15

BethAnne

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

LaurieandRustyWright

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

A UGUST C ALENDAR

WED-16

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3800

CJandPearl

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

HighTide

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

Wine&PaintWednesdays andRooftopKaraoke

Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers class6:30p.m.,karaoke8p.m. 239-333-1933

JoshRowand TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

THU-17

SheldonUpchurch

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

SmokinAces

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

MannyT TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

TheatreConspiracy

presentsSanctuaryCity

Aug.17-19 AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-939-2787

RocktheBlock

Mercato,StradaPlacebetween BravoItalianKitchenand TommyBahama,Naples 6p.m.,experiencemercato.com

FRI-18

FortMyersMusicWalk

DowntownFortMyers

6-10p.m.www.myriverdistrict.com

ChuckPeterson

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

SoundsofSummerSeries: Singer-SongwriterCompetition SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-333-1933

TheAlterEagles

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

Riverside

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454

MurderonTheOrientExpress

ThroughSept.16

BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422

SlipperyWhenWet: TheUltimateBonJovitribute

Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte doorsopenat6p.m.,openingact at6:30p.m.,941-235-3675

HeatherHolahanreception

OllieMackGentryPhotography

Studio,2443FirstSt.,FortMyers 6p.m.,239-440-0061

SolReal

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

SAT-19

NaplesJazzmasters

DixielandBand

TheNorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 1p.m.,239-213-3058

SasetheSinger

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

RollingStones,DoobieBrothers andCreedencetribute

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

13South

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454

ChrisMacDonald: MemoriesofElvisinconcert SeminoleCasinoHotel, 506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,www.moreinparadise.com

Latin:NannyAssis

MoeAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

JoshRowandand

ThePitbullofBluesBand TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

MusicandArtNight

Lorne’sGallery,TarponMarina 5591SilverKingBlvd.,CapeCoral MusicbyTommyDeeandDee, 5-8p.m.239-945-0866

SUN-20

SWFloridaBluesSocietyRegional InternationalBluesChallenge MangoRita’sRhythmHouse,16440 S.TamiamiTrail#11,FortMyers Doorsnoon,music1p.m., www.swfbs.org239-466-8326

Tina

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,3p.m.,239-995-2141

DannyMastersBand

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-7p.m.,239-540-8454

CarlCrosen

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 5-8p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

CaribbeanChillers: ThemusicofJimmyBuffet Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 1p.m.,941-235-3675

MON-21

Deena

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

FilmasFineArt: TheMayberryEffect MoeAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

TUE-22

BethAnne

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

Compton&Bennett: ACrackeratTheRitz MoeAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

BillBeck TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

WED-23

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3800

RooftopKaraokebyManny

Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 8p.m.,239-333-1933

CJandPearl

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

HighTide

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

WED-23continued

JoshRowand

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

THU-24

SheldonUpchurch

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

ACMAandShellPoint

presentRodMacDonald TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-415-5667 www.tribbyartscenter.com

SmokinAces

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

Matisyahu,G.Love &SpecialSauceinconcert

TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839

AURA

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

JasonAldeaninconcert

HertzArena, 11000EverbladesPkwy,Estero 7:30p.m.239-948-7825

TheatreConspiracy presentsSanctuaryCity Aug.24-27 AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-939-2787

FRI-25

BrizandLady Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 8p.m.,239-333-1933

BobSeger,LadyGaga, Cher,BillyJoeltribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

SouthShoreBand

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

A UGUST C ALENDAR

TheLettermen

TigerBlue

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454

ElGranComboDePuertoRico SeminoleCasinoHotel, 506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,www.moreinparadise.com

ChuckPeterson

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

SAT-26

NaplesJazzmasters

DixielandBand

TheNorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 1p.m.,239-213-3058

SasetheSinger

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

MajestyofRock: JourneyandStyxtribute

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings

7:30p.m.239-405-8566

SoundMachine

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454

FallHome&GardenShow

Aug.26and27

CaloosaSoundConventionCenter, 1375MonroeSt.,FortMyers 10a.m.-4p.m.239-205-6139

JesseJonesJr.

MoeAuditorium,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

ACMApresents GrantMaloySmithinconcert AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.PeterBensenopens www.americanacma.org

Simply-Fi TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

InternationalCultureFest Fishermen’sVillage,1200W.Retta Esplanade,PuntaGorda noon,941-639-8721

SUN-27

Tina

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,3p.m.,239-995-2141

Silverfish

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-7p.m.,239-540-8454

SeanPaxson

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 5-8p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

MON-28

Deena

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

TUE-29

BethAnne

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

WendyRenee TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

PAWPatrolLive

Aug.29-30

HertzArena, 11000EverbladesPkwy,Estero 239-948-7825

WED-30

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3800

CJandPearl

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

HighTide

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

JoshRowand

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

ArtAfterHours

TheBakerMuseumand HayesHallGalleries,Artis–Naples, 5833PelicanBayBlvd.,Naples 6p.m.,239-597-1111

THU-31

SheldonUpchurch

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141

SmokinAces

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454

WildGardenexhibitreception WasmerArtGallery,ArtsComplex, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers Receptionandartisttalkat5p.m., exhibitrunsthroughSept.28featuresJenClay,CynthiaMason,Luca Molnar,GraceRamsey,Anastasia Samoylova,239-590-7199

MannyT TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

TheLettermenwillperformFeb.9atSeminoleCasinoHotel Immokalee.Fortickets,visitwww.moreinparadise.com