December 2022 Happenings Magazine

It’sshowtime

Well,ourlocalstagesareabuzz withactivityjustintimefortheholidays.Frommusicalstomysteriesand lotsofChristmascheer,there’satheatricalproductionjustrightforyou.So manyoptionstochoose, soherewego...

TheatreZonein Naplesstartsitsnew seasonwithHomefor theHolidaysDec.9-11.

FloridaRepertory TheatrepresentsAnd ThenThereWereNone Dec.2-18indowntown FortMyers.

AChristmasCarolthe musicalisonstageat TheNaplesPlayersnow throughDec.18.

InCapeCoral,CulturalPark Theaterhasreopenedandhasa busyscheduleofconcertsin Decemberbeforetheyreturntothe Broadwayseriesinthenewyear.

IrvingBerlin’sWhiteChristmasis onthemainstageatBroadwayPalm nowthroughDec.30.

InNaples,TheStudioPlayersgive usOtherDesertCitiesonstagenow throughDec.18.

TheParkingLotwillbestagedoutdoorsattheAlliancefortheArtsin FortMyersDec.8-18.

AttheOffBroadwayPalmTheatre, enjoysomelaughsandholidaycheer withHa!Ha!Ho!TheHolidayShow playingnowthroughDec.25.

AlsoinNaples,Gulfshore Playhousehasextendedtherunof SteelMagnoliastoDec.11atthe NorrisCenter.

TheCharlottePlayerswillstage TheBestChristmasPageantEver Dec.10-18attheLangdon PlayhouseinPortCharlotte.

GulfCoastSymphonypresents SnowbirdFolliesDec.3-18atits MusicandArtsCommunityCenterin FortMyers.

Sistas:TheMusicalwillbeperformedDec.16-Jan.14atThe LaboratoryTheaterofFloridain downtownFortMyers.

Freud’sLastSessionwillbepresentedinFloridaRep’sArtStage StudioTheatreDec.13through

Jan.15inFortMyers.

PlayersCircleTheatergivesus TheLadywithAlltheAnswersNov. 29throughDec.18ontheirNorth FortMyersstage.

OnMarcoIsland,TheOddCouple (femaleversion)ison stageNov.30-Dec.18 attheArtsCenter Theatre.

Inrelatednews,longtimeconcertpromoter andtalentbuyerJay Goldberghasannounced thelaunchofhisnewest businessventure...Gold Theatricals.Lookfortheir firstproductionsinearly 2023.

Livemusic,concerts

SinceHurricaneIanhitSouthwest Florida,therehavebeenanumberof musiceventstobenefitvictimsofthe massivestorm.Additionally,someof thenationalactsrescheduledconcertsinourarea.

Needlesstosay,thelocalentertainmentindustrywasagainhithard puttingmanymusicians,venuestaff andproductionpeopleoutofworkfor awhile.Ifyoucan,pleasecontinueto supportthesefinefolksasweallget backonourfeet...again.

Ournationalconcertscheduleis gettingfullagain.Herearejustsome ofthefolkscomingtoourarea...

JohnTesh,TonyOrlando,Debbie Gibson,TheTemptations,TheFour Top,ClayWalker,RitaRudner,Robert KleinandTheTexasTenorsarecomingtoSeminoleCasinoHotel.

JerrodNiemann,DrivinNCryin, ColtFord,TravisDenning,GeoffTate, DemunJones,DustyLeigh,Tracy Lawrence,MattStellandEaston CorbinarecomingtoTheRanch ConcertHallandSaloon.

AtHertzArena,lookforReba McEntire,ForKingandCountry, TobyMac,KoeWetzel,Pitbullanda hurricanebenefitconcertDec.1featuringLynyrdSkynyrdandahostof otherbignames.

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HomefortheHolidays atTheatreZoneDec.9-11

TheatreZoneinNapleskicksoffits 2022-2023seasonwithitsoriginal, annualproductionHomeforthe Holidays.

Performancesarescheduledfor 7:30p.m.onDec.9and10.Matinees arescheduledfor2p.m.onDec.10 and11.

HomefortheHolidaysisconceivedanddirectedbyTheatreZone’s FounderandartisticdirectorMark Danni,togetherwithmusicaldirector CharlesFornaraandchoreographer KarenMolnarDanni.Itisafestive feastofthesensesandentertainswith aselectionofbelovedandmemorable songs,exuberantanduniquechoreography,andextravagantlycolorfulcostumesilluminatedforadazzlingeffect.

Performedbyaprofessionalcast

andliveorchestra,Homeforthe Holidaysremindsaudiencesoftheuniversalpowerofmusic,songand dance,celebratedinuniquewaysby audiencestheworldover.“Ourintentionistoupliftthespiritsatthebeginningofajoyoustimeoftheyear,” notedMarkDanni.

Heartwarmingholidayclassics include“SleighRide,”Rockin’Around theChristmasTree,”'AllIWantFor ChristmasIsYou","I'llBeHomeFor Christmas","MerryChristmasDarling" andmanymore.

Ticketsrangefrom$50-$65 dependingonselectedseats,withpremiumseatsavailableat$85.Formore informationandtopurchasetickets, visitTheatre.Zoneorcall888-9663352x1.

TheatreZone’ssmallprofessional theatrescontractwiththeActors’ EquityAssociationensuresaccessto thebestactors,singers,dancers, musiciansandstagemanagement professionalsfromthroughoutthe country.

Thenonprofit,501©3wasestablishedin2005byMarkDanniand KarenMolnarDanni,whohaveboth enjoyedsuccessfulcareersonand Off-Broadway.

TheatreZonestagesitsmusical productionsinanintimate,250-seat theatreconvenientlylocatedinNaples at13275LivingstonRoad,between PineRidgeandVanderbiltBeach Roads,inadedicatedbuildingnestled withinthecampusofCommunity SchoolofNaples.

AChristmasCarol themusicalatNaplesPlayers

Aftermorethana decade-longrunatthe TheatreatMadisonSquare Garden,AChristmasCarol, theMusicalisaspectacular adaptationofCharles Dickens’mostwell-known storyplayingnowthrough Dec.18inBlackburnHallat TheNaplesPlayers.

Broadwayheavyhitters AlanMenken(Disney’s BeautyandtheBeast, Disney’sTheLittleMermaid, LittleShopofHorrors)and LynnAhrens(Ragtime, Seussical,OnceonThis Island),breathefantastic newlifeintotheclassictale ofEbenezerScrooge(Brad Brenner)andhisghostly encounters.

CEO&executiveartistic directorBryceAlexander directstheproductionand willbejoinedbyassistant directorDianeDavis,choreographerDawnLebrecht Fornara,musicdirector CharlesFornara,scenic designerSadieWard,lightingdesignerJustinMiller, sounddesignersJacob MynyandBradleyVan

Houten,costumedesigner DotAuchmoody,stagemanagerLuciaStandridgeand choreographyassistant EricaSample.

"Thisproductionhasall ofthedepthandspectacle thatwe'vecometoexpect fromaBroadwayproduction,butit'sshorterlength makesitaperfectnightout atthetheaterforthewhole family,"saidAlexander.

Alexanderwillleadan all-starensemblecastof Naplesfavorites,manyof whomhavebecomeregular staplesofTheNaples Playersmostpopular shows.Thecastincludes(in alphabeticalorder):Santi Alezard,AleenaArico, RobinBacheGray,Veronica Becerra,EmirBilen, MaximusBogert,Maddie Brendel,BradBrenner, BraxtonCabrera,William Condit,JordanCrawford, FrankScottDavis,Vivienne Engelmann,Elizabeth Fincher,LinHart,Cindy Hile,KevinKenneally,Olivia Lachance,Joseph Loiacono,PaulLopresti, Elizabeth Marcantonio, LizzyMehler, SydneyMiller, AlexMinarik, GavinOtt,Bret Poulter,TomRex, Roseann Ruggiero,Sandra Salcedo,Lorelai Vega,Renee Vrehasand BealeyCate White. Performances areWednesdays andThursdaysat 7:30p.m.,Fridays andSaturdaysat 8p.m.and Sundaysat2p.m. Thoseinterested canvisitonlineat NaplesPlayers.org anytimeorcall 239-263-7990.

CulturalParkTheaterreopensinCapeCoral

ByMarkFleming

HurricaneIanRecovery:Thecityneededtoinspectallbuildings,oursincluded. Duetotheoverwhelmingdemandfor inspectionsittooksometime,butweare nowreopenedandreadytoproceedwith somerearranging.Ourheartsgooutto thosewhoarestilldealingwithchallenges.

BroadwaySeries:SoundofMusicwill openJan.12andrunthroughJan.22as previouslyannounced.Pippinwillopenon Feb.16andrunthroughFeb.26.Grease willopenMarch9andrunthroughMarch 19.Wearecontinuingtoreviewtherestof ourscheduledseason.

WearelookingforwardtoourHoliday ConcertSeriesatCulturalParkTheatre Company.AlyssaLeMayopensourholiday concertmonthonDec.2at7p.m.withher tributetotheholidays.We’relookingforwardtowelcomingNeilZirconia,The UltimateFauxDiamond,backtoourconcertstageonSaturday,Dec.3at7p.m. andSunday,Dec.4at3p.m.forhisholidayconcert.DavidMorinreturnstothe CPTCstagewithhisliveElvistributetothe holidaysonFriday,Dec.9at7p.m.,

NeilZirconiaDec.3&4

Saturday,Dec.10at7p.m.andSunday, Dec.11at3p.m.AndbackforhisonenightonlyannualclassicChristmasconcert isCPTCfavoriteMichaelD’Amoreon Thursday,Dec.15at7p.m.

Withthenewly-landscapedgroundsof CulturalParkasabackdrop,wewillbefeaturingsomeofSWFlorida’sbestfood trucksduringeachperformance.Favorites suchasDave’sNeapolitanPizza,SkewU FoodTruck,DoubleDee’sandCosmic

Cupcakesarejustafewthatarescheduled.Visitourwebsitefordetailsonwhen yourfavoritewillbehere.

We’reexcitedtoofferouronlineticketingoptionstoallpatrons.Asweallcontinuetobattletheeconomicissuescausedby theongoingCovidpandemic,wehaveloweredourticketpricestomakeattendinglive theatermoreaffordableforeveryone.Start planningyourentertainmentcalendarnow. Useourwebsitetoorderonlineorcallfor yourticketstoday.Visitusatwww.culturalparktheater.com/online-ticket-sales,oruse theconvenientorderticketsnowbuttonson eacheventwebpage.

Weareaskingthateachpatronbringa donationofcannedgoods,non-perishable fooditemsoranew,unwrappedtoyto everyperformance.Thesedonationswill bedistributedtomembersofthecommunitywhoarestillstruggling.

TheCulturalParkTheaterislocatedat 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral.Call theboxofficeat239-772-5862orvisit www.CulturalParkTheater.com

MarkFlemingisexecutivedirectorof theCulturalParkTheatreCompany.

AlliancefortheArts continuestoofferout oftheboxperformanceswithTheParking Lot.Director MadelaineWeymouth takestheatregoers outdoors,totheparkinglot,towatchthe mostprivateandintimateexchangeinthe mostpublicandopen venue.

Bringyourchairsand coolerstowatchasJand Terryworkthroughansweringoneoflife’sbiggest questions:Shouldtheyget divorced.Theproduction runsDec.8–18andstars RachaelEndrizziandKen Quiricone.

Ticketsare$25formembers,$30fornon-members

andavailableonlineat ArtInLee.org.Thisperformancetakesplaceoutsidein theparkinglot.Intheevent ofinclementweather,The Alliancewillreachouttoyou toeitherrefundorrescheduletheviewing.

Formoreinformation,call 239-939-2787orvisitonline atwww.ArtInLee.org.

TheCharlottePlayerspresentTheBestChristmas PageantEverDec.10–18atTheLangdonPlayhousein PortCharlotte.

InthishilariousChristmasclassic,acouplestrugglingto putonachurchChristmaspageantisfacedwithcastingthe Herdmankids-probablythemostinventivelyawfulkidsin history.Youwon'tbelievethemayhem-andthefun-when theHerdmanscollidewiththeChristmasstoryhead-on.

Thisdelightfulcomedyisadaptedfromthebest-selling youngadultbook, andhasbecomea holidaystaplefor groupsacrossthe UnitedStates.It featuresplentyof greatrolesforchildrenandadults,a fewfavorite ChristmasCarols, andalotof laughs.

Langdon Playhouseislocatedat1182Market CircleinPort Charlotte.Forticketsandmoreinfo, call941-255-1022 orvisitwww.charlotteplayers.org

KenQuiricone

RachaelEndrizzi

JointheGulfCoast SymphonyfromDec.3-18 forSnowbirdFolliesThe MusicalattheMusic&Arts CommunityCenterinFort Myers.

NomadsfromtheNorth havebeenflockingtothesunshinestateforwellover100 years.ComeenjoyawhimsicalmusicalyuletidecelebrationwithawinkingnodtoFort Myers’originalsnowbirds, ThomasEdisonandHenry Ford.

From“BoogieWoogie SantaClaus”to“White Christmas,”thisrevueisa playfuljourneythrough decadesofholidayfavorites, sprinkledwithlocalhistory.

Thisbrandnewmusical revuehasbeenconceived

andcreatedbyrenowned directorandwriterDJ SalisburyandGulfCoast SymphonyMaestroAndrew Kurtz,witharrangementscreatedbyJulieCarver.

Thisfeelgoodmusicalwill bringasmiletoyourfaceand willhaveyouswayinginyour seataseveryonegetsintothe holidaymood.

Ticketsare$39-$50.

Fortickets,call239-2771700orgoonlineat GulfCoastSymphony.org.The MusicandArtsCommunity Centerislocatedat13411 ShireLane,FortMyers(just ofDanielsParkway).

GulfCoastSymphonywas foundedinlate1995byits currentmusicdirectorand CEO,Dr.AndrewKurtz.

Ha!Ha!Ho!

TheHolidayShow atOffBroadwayPalm

TheOffBroadway PalmTheatrepresentsHa!Ha!Ho!The HolidayShowplaying nowthroughDec.25. Thisall-newmusicalrevueiswrittenby SouthwestFlorida residentand BroadwayPalm favoriteVictor Legarreta.

Celebratethespiritoftheseasonwiththisha, ha,hoholidayrevue.Enjoy lotsoflaughsandtraditional holidayfavoritesyouknowand love.JoinSanta,hiselves,a fewreindeerandmaybeeven anElvisortwo!

Thereissomethingfor everyoneinthisholidayrevue

thatwillwarmyour heartandisguaranteed togetyouinholiday spirit.

TheOffBroadway Palmisanintimatetheatre,locatedinthe mainlobbyof BroadwayPalm. Performancesare Wednesdaythrough Sundayeveningswith selectmatinees.Ticket pricesrangefrom$50to$70 withdiscountsavailablefor groupsof20ormore.

Ticketsareonsaleandcan bereservedbycalling239278-4422,visiting BroadwayPalm.comorinpersonat1380ColonialBlvd.in FortMyers.

VictorLegarreta

FloridaReppresents AgathaChristieclassic

FloridaRepertoryTheatre’s25th anniversaryseasoncontinueswitha thrillingmystery,AndThenThereWere None,byAgathaChristie.

Inthechillingwhodunnit,ten strangersaresummonedtoaremote islandbyamysterioushost.Whenone ofthegueststurnsupdead,the remainingvisitorsfindthemselvesina beat-the-clockgameoflifeanddeath astheyattempttounraveltheirconnectionsandidentifytheculprit.

TheproductionrunsintheHistoric ArcadeTheatreDec.2-18,withdiscountedpreviewsNov.29-Dec1.

Setin1940’sEngland,AndThen ThereWereNonetellsthestoryoften strangerswho,afterreceivingan intriguinginvitationfromamysterious host,headofftoaremoteislandfora weekendgetaway.

Uponarrival,badweathermaroons thegroupmakingthemeasytargetsfor foulplay.Aspastsecretsarerevealed, mayhemunfoldsandonebyone, guestsfallpreytomurder.Willthevisitorsidentifytheassailantbeforeit’stoo late?

“Audiencesgettoexercisetheir sleuthingskillswhentheyjoinusfor thissuspensefultale,andourtalented castwillhavethemmesmerizedasthey bringChristie’scharacterstolifeonthe stage,”saidGregLongenhagen,producingartisticdirector.“Thisplayis notoriousforhavingtwoendingsto choosefrom…whichwillFloridaRep deliver–optionA,B,orboth? Attendanceisrequiredtofindout!”

ThecastofAndThenThereWere NonefeaturesensemblemembersV CraigHeidenreich(IntotheBreeches), WilliamMcNulty(AnInspectorCalls), SaraMorsey(DrivingMissDaisy),and PeterThomasson(AChristmasCarol).

DanaBrooke(Alabaster)andEllyn Heald(AnInspectorCalls)makea returntoFloridaRep’sstage,and MichaelStewartAllen,Jason Blackwater,SamCrabtree,SethRobert Patterson,andSean-MichaelWilkinson maketheirFloridaRepdebuts.

EleanorHoldridgereturnstoFlorida RepafterdirectingIntotheBreeches! duringSeason24.Sheisjoinedbyan expertcreativeteamincludingset designerDennisMaulden(LadyDayat Emerson’sBar&Grill),costumedesignerCharleneGross(MorningAfter Grace),lightingdesignerToddWren (DrivingMissDaisy),sounddesigner KatieLowe(IncidentatOurLadyof PerpetualHelp)andensemblestage managerJanineWochna(LadyDayat Emerson’sBar&Grill).

AgathaChristieisknownthroughout theworldastheQueenofCrime.Her bookshavesoldoverabillioncopiesin Englishwithanotherbillioninforeign languages.

Christieisthemostwidelypublished authorofalltimeand,inmanylanguages,outsoldonlybytheBibleand Shakespeare.Sheistheauthorof66 crimenovels,150shortstorycollections,over20plays,andsixnovelswrittenunderthenameMaryWestmacott.

SingleticketpricesforAndThen ThereWereNoneare$63/$59forregularperformancesplannedDec.2-18. Discountedtickets($39/$35)willbe offeredNov.29–Dec.1duringpreview performances.Curtaintimesare Tuesday–Saturdayat7p.m., Wednesday,SaturdayandSundayat2 p.m.and8p.m.fortheopeningnight performanceonFriday,Dec.2.

FloridaRep'sparkinglotopenstwo hoursbeforeeachperformanceand offersguestsfreeparkingacrossthe streetfromtheArcadeTheatreinthe historicFortMyersRiverDistrict.

Ticketsmaybepurchasedbyvisiting www.floridarep.orgorthroughthebox officeat239-332-4488ortoll-freeat 877-787-8053.

VCraig Heidenreich

Sara Morsey

Dana Brooke

William McNulty

Peter Thomasson

Ellyn Heald

JoeyandMaria’sComedy Italian Weddingreturns

ThecastofJoey& MariasComedyWedding willbereturningtothe BonitaEsteroareaagain in2023.

Youcanseetheshow atTheElksClubinBonita (opentothepublic).There theyhavevariousdates JanuarytoApril.

Joey&Maria’s ComedyWeddingopens Sunday,Jan.8atthe BonitaEsteroElks,3231 CoconutRoad.

Ticketpriceis$65per personandincludesdinner.Doorsopenat5:30 p.m.,anddinnerisat6:15 p.m.

Additionalperformance datesareJan.13and26, Feb.4,11and18,March 11and25andApril1.

JoeyandMaria’s ComedyItalianWedding isaninteractivedinner showthatbeganin1992.

Thisshowiswrittenby DarlyneFranklinwhois formerlyDarlyneDoratoa nativeEastBostonianand nowaresidentofBonita Springs.

Theshowwasderived fromherobservinghow peopleenjoyed(inthe early‘90s)thetrending

murdermysteriesand karaoke.Peoplewanted tobepartoftheshow. Merginghercomedyand TVwritingexperienceshe decidedtowriteacomedy wedding.Aneventwhere theaudienceispartofthe show,they’retheinvited guests,theydance,drink, eat,minglewitheach otherandthebridalparty.

Joey&Maria’s ComedyWeddinghas alsogainedalotofrecognitionasa“FundRaiser” helpingraisemillionsof dollarsnationwidefornonprofitorganizations.It’s alsoahitamongclubs.

Countryclubs,golf clubs,restaurants,ifyou havetheroomyoucan havetheshowcometo you.

Privatecorporations andhospitalsfindthe showtobeamoralbooster.Havingemployees gathertosocializewhile beingentertained.Itreally isaperfectnightout.

Forticketsandmore information,call1-888562-7537orvisitonlineat www.comedyitalianwedding.com

WhiteChristmasatBroadwayPalm

BroadwayPalmwelcomesinthe holidayseasonwithIrvingBerlin’s WhiteChristmasplayingnowthrough Dec.30.

The1954filmstarredBingCrosby, DannyKaye,RosemaryClooneyand VeraEllen.

Thisheart-warmingclassictakes youbackto1954wheretwoex-GI’s turnedshowbizpartnersfollowacoupleofsingingsisterstoaVermontinn. Whentheydiscovertheirformercommandingofficer,whoownstheinn,is injeopardyoflosingtheproperty,the foursomedecidestoputonashow.

You’llhearsomeofthegreatest songseverwrittensuchas“Happy Holidays,”“Sisters,”“BlueSkies”and theAcademyAward-winning“White Christmas.”

PerformancesareTuesday throughSundayeveningswithselect matinees.Ticketsare$55to$85with childrenandgrouppricesavailable. Ticketsarenowonsaleandcanbe

reservedbycalling239-278-4422,by visitingBroadwayPalm.comorby

stoppingbytheboxofficeat1380 ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

AssistedLivingTheMusical comingtoPuntaGordain2023

AssistedLiving:The MusicalcomestoThe CharlottePerformingArts CenterinPuntaGordawhenit isperformedbyitsauthors Compton&Bennett.There arematineeandeveningperformancesat2and6p.m.on SaturdayMay13,2023andat 6pmonSundayMay14, 2023.

Thisshowisasell-out aroundthecountry,andPunta Gordashouldbenoexception.

Theshowpromises“The TalesGrannyWillNeverTell” anditdelivers.Intheopening scene,anewly-departedcouplediscoverstheirsonhas pulledtheirplugstogethis Dad’svintageCorvette.The coupledoesn’tmind.

Theshowrompsthrough the“bestyearsoftheirlives” atPelicanRoost,anactive seniorlivingcommunity, where70-somethingisthe new20-something,onlywith looserskin.Theplaceoozes withcharacters,eachwith uniqueanswerstolater-life’s questions.

“It’slikeacruise,”explains PelicanRoostresidentNaomi Lipschitz-Yamamoto-Murphy, “exceptthefinaldestinationis notTheBahamas.”Naomiis oneof18-charactersplayed bythetwoactors.Thisisnot yourgrandma’sassistedliving.Songsinclude“Help!I’ve Fallen(ForYou)andICan’t GetUp,” “WalkerDude@Facebook.Com ”and“TheUpliftingViagra

Medley.”Residentsare advised,“It’soktogetclose, butdon’tgetsomething gross.”

AssistedLiving:The MusicalopenedinNaplesin 2010andimmediatelydrew theattentionofnationalpress. ItenjoyedAPcoveragein morethan180newspapers, andontheradioincludingthe BBCandABCWorldRadio News.

Whenitpremieredonthe WestCoast,TheSan FranciscoExaminercalledit “Wickedlyfunny.”TheSan JoseMercuryNewswarned, “You’lldieifyoumissthis one.”BroadwayWorldcalled it“Absolutelythrilling”and “Charming.”TheTampaTimes gushedthatitis“Ajoyto savorandsavoragain.”

Theshow’sauthorshavea differenttakeonagingthan some.“Oldageisnomore aboutfixedincomesanddisabilitythanyouthisaboutstudentdebtandhangovers,” saysRickCompton.

“Imagineaworldinwhich nooneexpectsyoutowork, noonecangetpregnant,and whereyougeta20%discount justforbeingalive,”Betsy Bennettsays.“That’sAssisted Living.”AssistedLiving:The Musicalisperformedbyits authorsRickComptonand BetsyBennettinthreeperformancesMay13and14. Forticketsandinformation,go towww.goldtheatricals.comor call800-514-ETIXforpurchase.

Sistas:TheMusical atLaboratoryTheaterofFlorida

TheLaboratoryTheaterofFloridawill presenttheSouthwestFloridapremiereof DorothyMarcic’sSistas:TheMusical.The showplaysfromDec.16–Jan.15.

AfterGrandma’sdeath,thewomenin thefamilycleanoutheratticandunpack loveandmemories.Theysinghittunes thattracethehistoryofBlackwomen, fromthetrialsofthe1930sthroughthe girlgroupsofthe’60stotheempowermentofthe’90s.

Nominatedforthe2012TonyforBest NewMusicalandjustmonthsoffitsOffBroadwayrun,thisupliftinghitshow highlightsthemusicaljourneyofamultigenerationalAfrican-Americanfamily. Featuringsongssuchas“OhHappy Day,”“StormyWeather,”“StrangeFruit,” “Stop!IntheNameofLove,” “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.,”“IWillSurvive,”“Single Ladies,”“WeAreFamily”andmore,this musicalwillliftyourspiritsandleaveyou singingallthewayhome.

ThisshowreplacesAin’tMisbehavin’: TheFatsWallerStoryandisincludedin theSeason14pass.ThoseholdingticketstoAin’tMisbehavin’willhavethose automaticallyexchangedforidenticaltickets(inthesameseatsandonthesame nightoftheweek)forSistas:TheMusical.

ArtisticdirectorAnnetteTrossbach

says,"Audiencesaregoingtolovethis show.Themusicisiconic,theactorsare sotalented,andthesetisbeautiful. Songsliketheseoftenmarkmilestonesin ourownlives:weallrememberwhatwas playinginthebackgroundofspecial momentslikeourfirstdance,ourfirst kiss,andspecialgatheringswithfriends andfamily.Thejourneyofthisshowisn’t justthemusic,buthowthatmusichas beenthesoundtracktoourownlives.”

DirectorSonyaMcCartersays,“The OxfordEnglishDictionarydefinessisterhoodas‘thefeelingofkinshipwithand closenesstoagroupofwomenorall women.’Thatfeelingofkinshipcan’tbe forcedorcoerced;ithastoliveand breatheorganicallyanddoesnotrequire familialties.Sistas:TheMusicalexplores thebondofsisterhood:thegood,thebad, andtheugly.Ittakesusonajourney throughtimeusingmusicandsongasa vehicletoreflectonlessonsthatshould bepassedontothenextgeneration.It remindsusofwhat’simportant:togethernessandlove–evenwhenwedon’t agree.Itcelebrateswhatitmeanstobea womaninallhercultured,frustrated, enlightened,steady,vulnerable,and (Insertadditionaladjectivesthatcan neversumupallthatitmeanstobea

woman)sophisticatedglory.Myhopeis thatyouleaveremindedoftheneedto cultivatethatveryspecialrelationshipthat existswithinasisterhood.Gatheryour sisterhoodandcomecelebratethe womenwhohaveimpactedyourlife.”

DirectedbySonyaMcCarter,Sistas: TheMusicalfeaturesMyrtleOctober (Simone),MakaylaDavis(Roberta), SimoneFarrell(Gloria),JulissaJean-Bart (Tamika)andChelseaFleeman (Heather).Theproductionchoreography isbyIsabelIsenhowerandmusicdirectionbyW.EarlSparrow.

PlaywrightMarcicsays,"Ultimately, Sistas:TheMusicalisastoryoffamily,of thehistorythatbindsus,andofthelove wesharethattranscendsourdifferences. Itisajoyouscelebrationofstrong women."

PerformancedatesareDec.16,17, 28,29,30,Jan.5,6,7,12,13and14at 8p.m.andmatineesonDec.18,Jan.8 and15at2p.m.Half-pricepreviewswillb Dec.14and15,andapostperformance talkbackwillbeheldJan.8.

Fortickets,calltheboxofficeat 239-218-0481oronlineat www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com.The theaterislocatedat1634WoodfordAve. indowntownFortMyers.

MyrtleOctober,JulissaJean-Bart,MakaylaDavisandSimoneFarrell. photobySiskMedia

StephenBlancettexhibit atDAASCo-OpArtGallery

InthemonthofDecember,DAASCoOpArtGallery&Giftsisshowcasingthe artworkofinternationallyrenownedartist StephenBlancett.

Theopeningreceptionisscheduledfor Friday,Dec.2from6to9:30p.m.inconjunctionwiththemonthlyFortMyersArt Walk.Theexhibitionwillbeondisplay throughDec.31.

BlancettwasborninSoutheastOhio andstudiedCommercialArtattheArt InstituteofFortLauderdaleandBusiness atNovaSoutheasternUniversity.Hehas livedinFloridaforthepast40years.In additiontohiscontemporarypaintings, internationalartistStephenBlancettenjoys creatingculinaryworksofart.Hewasa finalistinthe2021NationalFavoriteChef Competition,heisalsotheauthoroftwo books;ArtistInTheKitchen-Culinary MasterpiecesMadeEasy,anawardwinning,5starratedcookbookandTIDBITSLittleRecipesForAHappyLife.Thebook isavailableinthegalleryforsale.

Formorethan30years,Blancetthas workedintheadvertisingandpublishing industries,asacreative/artdirectorfor clientsrangingfromCitibanktoTheWalt DisneyCompany.“Ilovethebusiness,but creativityissometimeslimitedbyamarket, productortheme.Myfineartallowsme thefuelandfreedomtoexpressmyself,my feelingsandmyindividuality.Itallowsme tobeme,”saystheartist,whostarted paintingandwinningawardsforhisworkat theyoungageofseven.Hispaintingsare inthecollectionofnotablecelebrities,and incorporateandprivatecollectionsaround theworld.Hisworkhasbeenfeaturedin numerouspublicationsandexhibitedingalleriesintheU.S.andinternationally.In addition,Blancett’spaintingshavebeen exhibitedatArtBaselinMiami;NewYork; London,England;Vienna,Austria; Strasbourg,France;Tokyo,Japanandin St.Thomas,U.S.VirginIslands,wherehe hasasecondhomeandstudio.Hehas beenpublishedtwiceintheInternational ArtBooks,ContemporaryMasters Collection.Blancett’smainstudioislocated inthesmallcountrytownofAlva,wherehe liveswithhishusband,James,andtheir twodogsandtwoparrots.

“Inmyabstractpaintings,Iexplore howweashumansfeelaboutourlives andthevariousemotionsthatthey evoke.Someofthesefeelingscome fromsignificantmomentsinlifelikefamilyorcareerevents;othersstemoutof asensememorysuchastraveling abroadforthefirsttime.Ultimatelyitis thoseinnermostpersonalthoughts whichprovideinspirationtocreatean imagefocusedonyourownself-reflec-

tion,”heconcludes.

DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Giftsis locatedat1815FowlerSt.inthe ButterflyEstatescomplexinFortMyers. Thegallery’sbusinesshoursare WednesdaytoSundayfrom10a.m.to 3p.m.

Moreinformationaboutthevenue andhowtobecomeamembercanbe foundatdaascoop.comorbycalling 239-590-8645.

Winnersannouncedforannual paintingexhibitionatRookeryBay

FriendsofRookeryBayand theUnitedArtsCouncilofCollier Countyannouncethetopthree worksintheir2022Painting AnnualExhibitioncurrentlyon viewuntilJan.27from9a.m.to4 p.m.MondaythroughSaturdayin theartgalleryattheRookeryBay EnvironmentalLearningCenter, 300TowerRoad,Naples.

Attheopeningreceptionon Nov.3,jurorMichaelMunroe selected“ViewfromtheTop”by BetsyBarnesatfirstplace, “HideawayBeach”byTammy DeCaroassecondplaceand “KaleSeedNaplesBotanical Garden”byMaggieOlandasthird place.

Otherartistsfeaturedinthe showareLisaBatch,LillianaCojocariu,BrettDalziel,MeganHoolihanDalziel,Muffy ClarkGill,KaitlynHandley,LeighHerndon,EllieHofer,PeggyKeigley,DanellLytell, DeborahMartin,JoseyPrior,PatriceSchelkun,JoanSonnenberg,CarmenVillaranga, andTheresaWebb.Alloftheworksareforsale.Admissiontothelearningcenteris$8 forages13andup,$5forchildrenages6-12,andfreeforactiveandretiredmilitary personnelandtheirfamilies.Formoredetails,call239-530-5940.

EmbroiderersGuild Dec.1-3inFortMyers

TheSeaGrape Chapterofthe Embroiderers’Guild ofAmericawillhold itsneedleartexhibit calledStitchesfrom theHeartDec.1-3 inBrowningHallat St.Hilary’sEpiscopal Church,5011 McGregorBlvd.,Fort Myers.

Thisneedleart exhibitwillshowcase avarietyofhand stitchedneedleart madebythemembersoverthepast threeyears.Theexhibitisdedicated totwoformermemberswhoshared theirextensiveknowledgeofstitching.Theeventwillincludestitching demonstrations,ateacupauction, displayofthechapter’soutreachprogramandaboutiquewherehand stitcheditemsmaybepurchased.

ExhibithoursareDec.1from noonto4p.m.,Dec.2and3from10 a.m.to4p.m.Followthemonlineat FacebookandInstagram.

BetsyBarnes-firstplace

CharlotteNelson

CentersfortheArtsBonitaSprings offersvarietyofartfulevents,exhibits

Decemberisanotheractivemonth fortheCentersfortheArtsBonita Springs.

ItallstartswiththeannualfundraiserOfftheWallsscheduledforFriday, Dec.2at6p.m.atHinmanauditorium, 10150BonitaBeachRoad.Proceeds fromthecenters’signaturefundraiser helpprovideartseducationscholarshipsforthousandsoflocalchildren. Thisisyouronce-a-yearopportunityto enjoythecompanyoflike-mindedart aficionadosasyouviewanamazing selectionofartwork,finejewelryand themedcollections.

Eachguestpurchasesaticketfor $175,andwhenyournumberisdrawn, youtakeyourwinningselectionhome withyou.Noauction,nobidding,everyonewins.Thecatalogofitemsincludes beautifulart,jewelry,food,wineand liquorcollections,andtechieitemslike anapplewatchoriPad—theperfect giftsforthatsomeonespecialonyour holidayshoppinglist.Viewtheonline catalogaheadoftime,andpickout yourfavoritetreasures,thenjointhem foracocktailreceptionwithheavyhors

TheBlackandWhite exhibitwillbeondisplay Dec.9-Jan.17.

d'oeuvresastheycallthenumberslive.

TheFigurativelySpeakingexhibitcontinuesin Decemberandshowcasestheworksfromthe centersfigurestudyclasses.Thisexhibitionhighlightstheartists’skillofcapturingboththepersonalityofthemodelandthebeautyofthe humanform.ItopenedNov.11andrunsthrough Dec.20atHinmanGalleryintheRound.

TwonewexhibitswillopeninDecemberatthe VisualArtsCenterat26100Old41Roadin BonitaSprings.

Black&WhitewillopenDec.9andrun throughJan.17inthemaingallery.Thispopular open-callexhibitionfeaturesastunningcollection ofworks,whichmaycontain10percentcolor,but mustbepredominantlyblackandwhite.

SummerSolitude:artbyAndyOwenand ChandaJamiesonwillbeondisplayDec.9 throughJan.17intheTranovichGallery.Artists AndyOwenandChandaJamiesonareboth inspiredbythenaturalecosystemofSouthwest Florida,buttheyexpressthemselvesthroughdifferentartisticdisciplines.Owenusesprintmaking andphotographytocapturethebeautyand fragilityofourestuaries,bays,andislands.Born intoacommercialfishingfamily,Jamiesonwrites poetryexpressingheremotions,whilefishingand crabbingthequietwaterways.

Anopeningreceptionwillbeheldforbothnew exhibitsonFriday,Dec.9from6to8p.m.

Formoreaboutthecentersandtheirprograms,call239-495-8989orvisitonlineat www.artcenterbonita.org

AndyOwen

TheAlliancefortheArtswillkickoff Decemberwithawhite-elephant-style exhibitionofunwantedart.NotonMy Wallsisacollectionthatawaitsyour discerningeye.Thissalewillhelpyou cycleoutartthatnolongerfitsyour

aesthetic,purchasenewart andsupportthe Alliance.Allproceedsgoright backintoour communityand theAlliance’s missiontotransformlivesand improveourcommunitythroughthe arts.

AlsoondisplayinDecemberisthe annualMembersOnlygalleryexhibition,SmallWorksOfftheWalls.This galleryshowfeaturesartworksofall mediumspricedat$200orless.All salesare“cashandcarry,”meaning purchaserswillgettotakethepiece withthemwhentheybuyit,insteadof waitinguntiltheendoftheexhibit.

Botheventswillopenwithatacky holidayreceptionjudgedandhosted byMarcCollinsandStephanieDavis onThursday,Dec.1from5to7p.m. Ticketsare$10.Getfirstdibsand

enjoythecamaraderieaswellas lightrefreshments providedbyJayne Baker.

IfaSaturday morningismore yourspeed,join theAllianceforthe annualArts& EndsHolidaySaleonDec.3from9 a.m.to1p.m.TheGreenMarket groundswillbefilledwithlocal craftersandartistswillhavetables ladenwithhomemadeitems.Mark yourcalendarstocheckoffyourholidayshoppinglist.

TheatreLobbyGallery:ArtbyJohn Merchantwillbeondisplayinthetheatrelobbygallery,andEllaEllis’art willbeshowninthemembergallery.

TheAlliancefortheArtsislocated at11091McGregorBlvd.inFort Myers.Formoreinformation,call 239-939-2787orvisitonlineat www.ArtInLee.org.

PaulDavidAdamickatapastexhibit

HolidayeventsatVisualArtsCenterinPuntaGorda

TheVisualArtsCenterinPunta Gordahasalotgoingoninthe finalmonthoftheyear.

TheVisualArtsCenterhasits 2022“HolidaysintheHall”now throughDec.30.Theeventcelebratestheholidaysbyofferinga largevarietyofornamentsand smallgiftshandmadebylocal artists.TheVAC’sRebeccaHall hasbecomeawonderlandof lights,colorsandholidaydecor. Localartistsweregivenapproximately5feetofspacetodecorate

withtheirhandmadegiftsand ornaments.Theresultisafairylanddisplayfullofdelightfulthings tobuyandgivefortheholidays.

TheVisualArtsCenterpresentsOfftheWallexhibit,aspecial displayof2D&3Dartthatis$200 orless.TheMainGallery&Goff GallerywillhostOfftheWallan interestingartdisplayintimefor theholidays.Allartis$200or underandwhenapurchaseis made,thecustomerwilltakeit right“offthewall.”Inaregularart

Holidays inthe Hall

runsnow through Dec.30.

exhibit,worksmustbeleftuntilthe endoftheexhibit,whichmakes thisacute,eclecticshowthatall shouldcomeandsee.OfftheWall willbeondisplaythroughoutthe holidayseasonNov.30toDec.30.

EtchedWineGlasseswith BelindaDucloswillbeheldDec.7. Enjoyafuneveningofwineand glassetching.You’llcreateasetof playfullyetchedwineglassesthat aredishwashersafeandwon’t fadeovertime.Sessionsbegin withaglassofwineat6p.m.and endbefore9p.m.

MosaicsandMargaritashosted byAnnaHicknerwillbeheldDec. 14.Eachmonthisafunnew mosaiccreation!Enjoyafun eveningofmargaritasandmosaic artmaking.Sessionsbeginwitha margaritaservedat6p.m.and endbefore9p.m.withafinished pieceofmosaicart.

TheVACislocatedat210 MaudSt.inPuntaGorda.

Formoredetails,toregisterfor classesorspecialevents,visit www.visualartcenter.orgorcall 941-639-8810.

AnnualfestivalreturnstoCapeCoralJan.14&15

The38thAnnualCapeCoralArts Festival&MarketPlace,hostedbythe RotaryClubofCapeCoral,isrampingup fortheirhighlyanticipatedevent.Even thoughHurricaneIanheavilyimpactedthe downtownareaofCapeCoral,theRotary ClubofCapeCoralislookingforwardto kickingoffthenewyearwithsomethingfun foreveryone.Thefestivalwilltakeplace Jan.14and15.

“TheArtFestival&MarketPlaceisthe biggesteventourorganizationputson yearly,“saysRotaryClubofCapeCoral presidentBobWelsh.“Themoneyweraise goesbacktothelocalcommunitytosupportorganizationssuchastheCapeCoral CaringCenterandSpecialPopulations. Thesefundsalsosupportprojectslike

RotaryParkandtheSchoolBusBench Project,whichlaunchedafterthe2019 deathof8-year-oldLaylaAiken.Thisevent ismorethanjustanartfestival,itishow weserveourcommunity,andit’ssomething welookforwardtoeveryyear”.

Thoseinterestedinbecomingasponsor fortheeventcangetmoreinformationon howtoapplybyvisitingwww.capecoralfes-

tival.com.Forsponsorshipquestions,contacttheeventchairatchair@capecoralfestival.comor239-699-7942.

TheCapeCoralArtsFestival&Market Placeisoneofthemostsignificantannual eventsinLeeCounty.Theeventbringsin over120,000attendeestoenjoythearts everyJanuary.Guestscanenjoylocalart, stores,non-profits,andrestaurantsduring thetwo-dayweekend.

Afterthesuccessofthevirtualeventin 2022,theCapeCoralArtFestival& Marketplacewillbringbackitsvirtualevent duringits2023festival.Anyartistorcrafter acceptedtothestreetfestivalwillbegiven anonlinestoreforthevirtualfestival.This optionallowspatronstopreviewthework andshoponlinefromJan.2-31,2023.

MosaicsandMargaritaswillbeDec.14.

LiveMusic,Theatre, ArtExhibits,Concerts andSpecialEvents

THU-1

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

BootsontheSand:Lynyrd Skynyrd,GavinDeGraw,RaeLynn, TracyLawrence,JohnRich,Ted Nugent,BrianKelley,IraDean HertzArena, 11000EverbladesPkwy,Estero 6:30p.m.hostedbyJimBreuer, benefitsHurricaneIanvictims 239-948-7825

GoodwillFestivalofTrees ThroughDec.4 SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 239-333-1933

HolidaysintheHall, OfftheWallexhibits ThroughDec.30 VisualArtsCenter, 210Maudst.,PuntaGorda 941-639-8810.

TheNaplesPlayers: AChristmasCarol ThroughDec.18 TheNaplesPlayers, 7015thAve.S,Naples 239-263-7990

OMB!OpenMicBonita PerformingArtsCenter,Moe Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

FloridaRepertoryTheatre: AndThenThereWereNone ThroughDec.18

HistoricArcadeTheatre, 2268BayStreet,FortMyers 239-332-4488

Ha!Ha!Ho!TheHolidayShow ThroughDec.25 OffBroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422

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

NotonMyWalls, OfftheWallsexhibits AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers Openingreception5-7p.m., exhibitsruntoDec.31, 239-939-2787

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

IrvingBerlin’sWhiteChristmas ThroughDec.30 BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422

GulfshorePlayhouse presentsSteelMagnolias ThroughDec.11 NorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 239-261-PLAY

ABBAtribute-7:30p.m. WhitneyHoustonand DonnaSummertribute-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

MercatoNightsMusicSeries TheBealemaniax Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 6:30,www.mercatoshops.com

TheOddCouple(femaleversion) ThroughDec.18 ArtsCenterTheatre atMarcoTownCenter www.marcoislandart.org

TheStudioPlayers: OtherDesertCities ThroughDec.17 JoanJenksAuditorium,GoldenGate CommunityCenter,4701Golden GateParkway,Naples 239-398-9192

HolidayNights ThroughJan.1 EdisonandFordWinterEstates, 2350McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-334-7419

Trees&TeasFestival ThroughDec.18 TheNaplesPlayers, 7015thAve.S,Naples 239-263-7990

EmbroiderersGuildShow Dec.1-3 St.Hilary’sEpiscopalChurch, 5011McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers

FRI-2

ChuckPeterson

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

GulfshorePlayhousehasextendedtherunofSteelMagnoliastoDec.11atTheNorrisCenterin Naples.Forticketsandinfo,call239-261-7529orvisitonlineatwww.gulfshoreplayhouse.org

FortMyersArtWalk

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

WreathLighting-NowhereBand

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-333-1933

SimplyFi

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

BillyJoel,Cher,BobSeeger andLadyGagatribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

AnnualWreathAuction

EdisonandFordWinterEstates, 2350McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 6p.m.,239-334-7419

StephenBlancettexhibit

DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Gifts, 1815FowlerSt.,unit3,FortMyers, Opening6-9:30p.m.,exhibitruns throughDec.31,239-590-8645

OfftheWallsfundraiser

PerformingArtsCenter,Hinman Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 6p.m.,239-495-8989

TonyOrlando’sChristmasShow

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

Riverside

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

AlyssaLeMay&Friends HolidayConcert

CulturalParkTheater, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 7p.m.239-772-5862

BackporchConcert withHillbillyRyezen

Neenie’sHouse, 481MarshAve.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,free,224-678-4901

BobHope’sChristmas CroonersShow

TheGulfTheater, 900W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 3and7p.m.,941-205-8545

Nightrain

Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6:30p.m.,941-235-3675

AnnualChristmasWalk andTreeLighting

5thAvenueSouth,Naples 5p.m.239-692-8436

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

BigBadWolves-7:30p.m. FrankDelPizzo-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

AnnualPotterySale, EmptyBowlsfundraiser ArtComplexCourtyard,FGCU, 10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 10a.m.,11:30a.m. 239-745-4268

GulfCoastSymphony: DecktheHalls BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWPkwy.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

HolidayTreeLighting BellTower, 13499S.ClevelandAve.,FortMyers 6-8p.m.,239-489-1221 www.belltowerfl.com

AllisBright-FGCUStrings

U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.239-745-4268

SAT-3

SasetheSinger

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

FleetwoodMac, StevieNickstribute

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

TheCharlotteChorale

CharlottePerformingArtsCenter, 701CarmalitaSt.,PuntaGorda 4p.m.,941-204-0033

BromeliadSale Dec.3nd4

EdisonandFordWinterEstates, 2350McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 9a.m.-4p.m.,239-334-7419

PlayersCircleTheater: TheLadywithAlltheAnswers ThroughDec.18

PlayersCirclePerformingArts Center,ShellFactory,15644N. TamiamiTrail,NorthFortMyers 239-800-3292

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

JohnTeshwillbeinconcertDec.8at8p.m.at SeminoleCasinoHotelin Immokalee.Fortickets, visitmoreinparadise.com

D ECEMBER C ALENDAR

SAT-3continued

NeilZirconia: TheUltimateFauxDiamond Dec.3and4 CulturalParkTheater, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-772-5862

HolidayCraftShow

Dec.3and4 BellTower, 13499S.ClevelandAve.,FortMyers 10a.m.,239-489-1221 www.belltowerfl.com

SmackDaddy

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

PuntaGordaSymphony:Jazzon theLawn:PatriciaDean&Friends

FloridaSouthWesternCollege Lawn(nearbuildingO) 26300AirportRoad,PuntaGorda 4p.m.,941-205-5996

BackporchConcert

withHillbillyRyezen Neenie’sHouse, 481MarshAve.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,free,224-678-4901

Drivin’nCryin’inconcert

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

NaplesArtinthePark Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 10a.m.-5p.m.239-262-6517

DazzlingDelRays

CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 7p.m.,239-549-3000

ArtsandEatsHolidaySale

AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 9a.m.-1p.m.,239-939-2787

ACMApresents

CliffEberhardtinconcert

AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.LouiseMosrieopens www.americanacma.org

SnowbirdFollies

HolidayMusical Dec3-18 MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 239-277-1700

MemphisMotown

SoulExperience

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

SUN-4

NewYorkRhythm

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

BluegrassConcert:Sawgrass

DriftersandSwingingBridge

AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 3p.m.,239-939-2787

NisitaConcertSeries: LoganSkelton,piano

U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 3p.m.239-745-4268

Remedy

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3:30-7:30p.m., 239-540-8454

LeftBankArtShow

TheEsplanade,740CollierBlvd., MarcoIsland,10a.m.-4p.m. 239-290-7927

SammyDavisJr.

andDianaRosstribute

CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 7:30p.m.,239-549-3000

KabakaPyramidinconcert

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

NaplesConcertBand

CambierPark, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 2p.m.,239-597-3240

ABrother’sRevival-Allman BrothersTribute,ChampJaxon Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 1p.m.,941-235-3675

MON-5

WendyRenee

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

Reba

RebaMcEntirewillperformDec.10at7:30p.m.atHertzArenain Estero.Forticketsandinfo,visitwww.hertzarena.com

MoviesattheMoe:Audrey

PerformingArtsCenter,Moe Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

J.Robert’s10,000Songs fromthe10,000Islands

MargoodHarborTheater, 321PearTreeAve.,Goodland 6:30p.m.239-642-7462

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

FortMyersFilmFestival:TGIM

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 6:30p.m.,239-333-1933

TUE-6

BethAnne

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

ChristmasCarolSing

FirstPresbyterianChurch, 2438SecondSt.,FortMyers, 3and7p.m.239-334-2261

Fire&Ice

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

ChristmasParade 5thAvenueSouth,Naples 6p.m.239-692-8436

D ECEMBER C ALENDAR

WED-7

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

JoshRowand

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

CJandPearl

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

JerseyBoystribute

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

HighTide

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

SalsaDanceParty-7p.m. Boston&Styxtribute-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

LatinDanewithAngela

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

THU-8

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

SmokinAcesDuo

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

FrankieValli&theFourSeasons

BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWPkwy.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

ForKing&Countryinconcert HertzArena, 11000EverbladesPkwy,Estero 7p.m.239-948-7825

FleetwoodMactribute

CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 7:30p.m.,239-549-3000

SandiPatty

TheVillageChurchatShellPoint, 15100ShellPointBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-415-5667

WhenheisnottouringthecountryasleadsingerofTheCapris, MichaelDʼAmoreisperformingsoloalloverSouthwestFlorida.In December,catchMichaelDʼAmoreatCulturalParkTheaterin CapeCoralonDec.15foraspecialChristmasshow.Cape CabaretDinnerTheatreinCapeCoralwillfeatureMichaelonDec. 23.Above,MichaelDʼAmoresingswithTheCaprisonboardthe annualMaltShopMemoriesCruisewhichsailedOct.30-Nov.6 onHollandAmericaʼsNieuwAmsterdam. PhotobyJamieKuser

Crosby,Stills,Nash&Young andBeesGeestribute

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

SolReal

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

TheParkingLot Dec.8-18 AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-939-2787

SeniorProjectsopening

WasmerArtGallery,ArtComplex, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 5p.m.,exhibitrunsDec.9-16 239-745-4268

HolidayConcertazo

IonaHallatSt.ColumbkilleCatholic Church,12171IoanRoad,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-489-3973

PianoEnsembles

U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 5p.m.239-745-4268

TubaChristmas-SugdenPlaza 5thAvenueSouth,Naples 6:30p.m.239-692-8436

PuntaGordaSymphony: ComposersLuncheon IslesYachtClub, 1780W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 11a.m.,941-205-5996

FRI-9

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

ConfederateRailroad, JimBrownandDerekSt.Holmes Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6:30p.m.,941-235-3675

AtilioandDiane-7p.m. RichieCDanceParty-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

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

TheatreZonepresents HomefortheHolidays Dec.9-11 G&LTheatre, 13275LivingstonRoad,Naples 888-966-3352x1

TheFabFour: TheUltimateBeatlesTribute BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWPkwy.,FortMyers 8p.m.,239-481-4849

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

America,JamesTaylor,Simon& Garfunkel,DoobieBrotherstribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

ElvisHolidayConcert withDavidMorin Dec.9-11 CulturalParkTheater, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-772-5862

BackporchConcert withNightTrain Neenie’sHouse, 481MarshAve.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,free,224-678-4901

SummerSolitudeexhibit, Black&Whiteexhibitopen VisualArtsCenter,26100Old41 Road,BonitaSprings Openingreception6-8p.m., ExhibitsruntoJan.17 239-495-8989

GrandReopening PeaceRiverWildlifeCenter, 3400PoncedeLeonParkway, PuntaGorda 4-6p.m.,941-637-3830

RockinBlueChristmasShow TheGulfTheater, 900W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 7p.m.,941-205-8545

FortMyersWoman’sCommunity ClubpresentsHolidayHouse Dec.9-18 Langford-KingstonHome, 2500FirstSt.,FortMyers free,5-9p.m.,www.fmwcc.net

HowlidayHappyHour BellTower, 13499S.ClevelandAve.,FortMyers 6-8p.m.,239-489-1221 www.belltowerfl.com

D ECEMBER C ALENDAR

SAT-10

RebaMcEntireinconcert

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

SasetheSinger

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

TheCollaborationBand ToysforTotsEvent

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 5-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

NeilDiamondtribute

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

BadLatitude

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

GulfCoastSymphony: TheNutcracker BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWPkwy.,FortMyers 3&8p.m.,239-481-4849

DwightIcenhower: ElvisGospelChristmas FaithUnitedMethodistChurch, 15690McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.1-800-514-ETIX

ArtintheGlades ArtsandCraftsFair McLeodPark,EvergladesCity 10a.m.-1p.m.239-695-2905

ColtFordinconcert

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

Soundsofthe60sand70s withDaveRode Dec.10and11 NewPhoenixTheatre, 3211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-284-5214

BackporchConcert withNightTrain Neenie’sHouse, 481MarshAve.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,free,224-678-4901

TheCharlottePlayers:

TheBestChristmasPageantEver Dec.10-18 TheLangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022

SUN-11

BluesandBloodysConcert TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, noonto7p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

LeeCountyCommunityBand CapeCoralHighSchool,2300 SantaBarbaraBlvd.,CapeCoral 3p.m.,www.leecountyband.com

DannyMastersBand TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,63:30-7:30p.m., 239-540-8454

HolidayMarket EdisonandFordWinterEstates, 2350McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 4-9p.m.,239-334-7419

JoeyGilmoreBand, MartyStokesBand CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 6p.m.,239-549-3000

GulfCoastBigBand CambierPark, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 2p.m.,239-877-6090

RockTheStage2022-TheFinals AlliancefortheArts,10091 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 10a.m.-9p.m. www.eventbrite.com

GulfshoreOpera: HolidayWineTasting

FGCU’sHoffmanFamilyof CompaniesWineLab,SugdenHall, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers 4p.m.239-529-3925

BonitaSpringsConcertBand RiversidePark,Old41Road, BonitaSprings,2p.m. bonitaspringsconcertband.org

MON-12

WendyRenee

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

ChrisTopher

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

MoviesattheMoe:TheOutfit

PerformingArtsCenter,Moe Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

StardustMemoriesBigBand

RiversidePark,Old41Road, BonitaSprings,7p.m., stardustmemoriesbigband.com

RockinontheRiver: BigBadVoodooDaddyinconcert CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, 2101EdwardsDrive,FortMyers gatesat6p.m.,showat7p.m. www.caloosasoundamp.com

SWFLSymphonyHolidayPops

TheGulfTheater, 900W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 7p.m.,941-205-8545

NaplesBigBand

CambierPark, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 7p.m.,404-822-5550

SouthwestFloridaSymphony HolidayPops

TheVillageChurchatShellPoint, 15100ShellPointBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-415-5667

TUE-13

BethAnne

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

SanPaxson

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

ACMASongwritersatthePlaza: TheRecklessSaints

CornogPlazaatFortMyersRegional Library,FirstStreet 6p.m.,free www.americanacma.org

StardustMemoriesBigBand

CambierPark, 7558thAve.S.,Naples,7p.m., stardustmemoriesbigband.com

FloridaRepertoryTheatre: Freud’sLastSession ThroughJan.15 ArtStageStudioTheatre, 2268BayStreet,FortMyers 239-332-4488

WED-14

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

JoshRowand

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

TheEaglestribute

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

Queentribute-7:30p.m. SalsaDanceSocial-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

HighTide

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

OwnthePlatform

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

THU-15

C.J.Matthew

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

MichaelD’Amore HolidayConcert

CulturalParkTheater, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 7p.m.239-772-5862

OliviaNewton-John,Connie FrancisandRodStewarttribute

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

Goldtones-7p.m. FrankTorino-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

SmokinAcesDuo

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

JazzattheMACC: SwingingHoliday

MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-277-1700

SantaPawsatRocktheBlock Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 6p.m.,LittleEddieandTheFat Fingers,www.mercatoshops.com

FRI-16

ChuckPeterson

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

LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida: Sistasthemusical ThroughJan.14 1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers 239-218-0481

FortMyersMusicWalk DowntownFortMyers 6p.m.www.myriverdistrict.com

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

SolReal

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

TigerBlue

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

DebbieGibsoninconcert

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

DitchfieldFamilyChristmas

TheGulfTheater, 900W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 7p.m.,941-205-8545

RCSmith-7:30p.m. ChicagoHeat-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

BackporchConcertwithBuckshot

Neenie’sHouse, 481MarshAve.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,free,224-678-4901

DJDreamJay

Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 6:30p.m.,239-333-1933

RichWilsonChristmasprogram

TheVenueatMudgeRanch,1323 LoblollyBayRoadSW,LaBelle 7p.m.,labelleentertainment.com

RooseveltCollier,K-Luv, UnitedFunkFoundation

Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6:30p.m.,941-235-3675

SouthwestFloridaConcertBandwillperformitsChristmasconcertSunday,Dec.18at2p.m.at SouthFortMyersHighSchool.Formoreinfo,visitonlineatwww.southwestfloridaconcertband.com

SAT-17

SasetheSinger

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

EdithDiamond

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

Blink-180Deux

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

TheBoots

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

TheBeachBoys andJimmyBuffetttribute

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

Fundraiser@TheFunPark

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,11a..m.,239-995-2141

BackporchConcertwithBuckshot

Neenie’sHouse, 481MarshAve.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,free,224-678-4901

ArtGalleryOpenHouse

Lorne’sGallery,TarponMarina 5591SilverKingBlvd.,CapeCoral 10a.m.-7p.m.239-945-0866

GulfshoreBallet:TheNutcracker ConnieBrownHall,TribbyArts CenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers 6p.m.,239-415-5667

SUN-18

JohnPattiandEricErdman TheGulfTheater, 900W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 7p.m.,941-205-8545

TheSoundMachine TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3:30-7:30p.m., 239-540-8454

ToysforTotsChristmasParty CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 7p.m.,239-549-3000

NewYorkRhythm

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

HolidayMovieDoubleFeature

AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers NightmareBeforeChristmasand Krampus,6&8p.m., 239-939-2787

PuntaGordaSymphony: AClassicalHoliday CharlottePerformingArtsCenter, 701CarmalitaSt.,PuntaGorda 2and7:30p.m.,941-205-5996

DixielandJazz CambierPark, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 2p.m.,239-206-7968

CarsandCoffee239 Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 9a.m.,www.mercatoshops.com

SouthwestFloridaConcertBand

SouthFortMyersHighSchool,14020 PlantationRoad,FortMyers,2p.m., southwestfloridaconcertband.com

MON-19

Fire&Ice

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

ChrisTopher

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

MoviesattheMoe: LastChristmas PerformingArtsCenter,Moe Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

TUE-20

BethAnne

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

MovieNight:BadMoms AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 6:30p.m.,239-939-2787

WendyRenee

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

MoviesontheLawn: AChristmasStory Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 6p.m.,www.mercatoshops.com

WED-21

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

JoshRowand

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

HighTide

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

BluesBrotherstribute-7:30p.m. SalsaDanceSocial-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

WineandPaint

Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 6p.m.,239-333-1933

THU-22

SeanPaxson

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

RollingStones,Creedence

ClearwaterRevivaltribute

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

ErichDanceParty-6:30p.m. JimmyNiteclub-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

SmokinAcesDuo

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

FRI-23

ChuckPeterson

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

VirgilCain

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

EricClaptontribute

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

BlackDog

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

MichaelD’Amore-7p.m. JimmyKeys-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

SAT-24

SasetheSinger

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

AURA

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

SUN-25

TopShelf

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3:30-7:30p.m., 239-540-8454

MON-26

Fire&ice

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

BillyJoel,Cher,BobSeger andLadyGagatribute

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

ChrisTopher

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

TUE-27

BethAnne

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

Fire&Ice

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

BluesBrothers,WhitneyHouston, TinaTurner,ArethaFranklintrib. TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

WED-28

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

JoshRowand

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

Temptations,FourTopstribute

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

HighTide

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

RhythmChicks-7p.m. SalsaDanceSocial-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

RooftopKaraoke

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

THU-29

AURA

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

ABBA,MammaMiatribute

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

SmokinAcesDuo

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

FrankTorino-7p.m. TheShiGirls-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

FRI-30

ChuckPeterson

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

C.J.Matthew

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

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

FabulousGirlsofMotown

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

Torched

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

SAT-31

SasetheSinger

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

SoulCityDanceBand CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 6p.m.,239-549-3000

NewYear’sEveBash withPureCountry

TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen8p.m.,239-985-9839

BadLatitude

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,8p.m.,239-540-8454

NewYear’sEvetribute(2shows)

TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 3p.m.and7:30p.m. 239-405-8566

TheCharlottePlayers: NewYear’sEveCelebration TheLangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 7:30p.m.,941-255-1022

KentRader: BabyBoomerComedyShow NorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 5p.m.,239-213-3049

NewYear’sEveRooftop

Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 9p.m.,239-333-1933

DowntownCountdown

DowntownFortMyers

FivestagesofmusicwithSmack Daddy,SchoolofRockFortMyers, CrownWattsBand,DJJCandsoloist DeannaJonak,6p.m. www.myriverdistrict.com

GasHouseGorillas

Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6p.m.,941-235-3675

NewYear’sEveCelebration

Fishermen’sVillage,1200W.Retta Esplanade,PuntaGorda 6p.m.,livemusicandfireworksat midnight,800-639-0020

EveningonFifth

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

DecktheHallswithGulfCoastSymphony

JointheGulfCoastSymphonyon Friday,Dec.2forDecktheHallsatthe BarbaraB.MannPerformingArtsHall atFSW.Celebratethespiritofthe seasonwiththisannualholidaytradition.

TheGulfCoastSymphonyisjoined bytheFortMyersSymphonic Mastersingers,MarkSandersplusthe KellynCelticArtsDanceAcademy, and,ofcourse,Santa.

Thefestivesoundsoftheseason ringthroughtheBarbaraBMann PerformingArtsHallastheGulfCoast Symphonypresentsyourmostfavorite

symphonicpopsholidaymedleys. FromLeroyAnderson’sendearing SleighRide,amedleyofmusicfrom Christmasmovieclassics,tothe MannheimSteamrollerSilentNight, andmuch,muchmore.

DecktheHallsisyourfavorite SouthwestFloridaholidaytradition, perfectforthewholefamily.Theholidayeventbeginsat7p.m.

Ticketsrangefor$39to$69.For ticketsandinfo,calltheboxofficeat 239-481-4849orvisitonlineat www.gulfcoastsymphony.orgor www.bbmannpah.com

CharlotteChoraleChristmasprogramDec.3

Christmasisaspecialtimeofyear thatstimulatesallofoursensesina personallyuniquemanner,creating lastingmemoriesthatwecherishall ofourlives.Fromfestivebrightcolors andblinkinglights,brassinstruments andchoirsseeminglyeverywhere,to thesofthushoflongwinternights, thereisaspecialkindofenchantment intheair.

TheCharlotteChoraleinvitesyou toindulgeyoursensesandrejoiceintheseasonastheypresent“TreasuredSoundsofChristmas”onDec.3at4p.m.atthe CharlottePerformingArtsCenterinPuntaGorda.

Experiencethepageantryoftheseasonasyouareregaled withclassicpiecessuchas“JourneyoftheKings”and“Angels fromtheRealmsofGlory,”marvelinthepeacefulwonderofthe seasonastheypresentbeautifulrenditionsofsacredmusic suchasthe“UkranianBellCarol”and“Still,Still,Still,”andfeel

theexuberantjoyoffamiliarcarolssuchas“JingleBells”and othertraditionalfavoriteswithaspecialholidaytwist.Youwon’t wanttomissthisyear’smusicalChristmascardfromThe CharlotteChoraletothecommunity.

CharlottePerformingArtsCenterislocatedat701Carmalita St.,PuntaGorda.Ticketsare$25foradultsand$10forstudents.Getticketsbycalling941-204-0033orformoreinformationonlineatwww.charlottechorale.com

SantaandMaestroAndrewKurtz

ACMAwelcomes CliffEberhardt

TheAmericana CommunityMusic AssociationisFortMyers homefororiginalAmericana music.TheACMAprovides venuesforlocalandtouring artists,manyareawardwinningperformersinthe Americana/folkcommunity.

CliffEberhardtwillbeon theACMAlisteningroom stageonSaturday,Dec.3. LouiseMosriewillopenthe showat7p.m.

Eberhardtknewbyage seventhathewasgoingto beasingerandsongwriter. GrowingupinBerwyn,Pa., heandhisbrotherssang togetherandtheirparents playedinstruments.Hisdad introducedhimtotheguitar andhequicklytaughthimself toplay.Fortunateenoughto liveclosetotheMainPoint (oneofthebestfolkclubson theEastCoast),hecuthis teethlisteningtothelikesof JamesTaylor,JoniMitchell, BruceSpringsteen,Howlin' Wolf,MuddyWaters,Bonnie RaittandMississippiJohn Hurt.

NewYorkwasanideal musician'sbootcamp. Thoughheputinlonghours asataxidriver,Cliffworked steadilyonhismusic throughoutthe‘80s,doing sologigsandstudiowork, andplayingguitaronthe roadwithRichieHavens, Melanieandothers.Singing advertisingjinglesforproductslikeCoke,MillerBeer

andChevrolet("The HeartbeatofAmerica"campaign)allowedhimtodevote moretimetohissongwriting.

In2011,Cliffgotaphone callfromtheFolgerTheatre andShakespeareLibraryin Washington,DC.Theyhad beenlisteningtohissong, "ThatKindofLove"along withdirectorAaronPosner andgotthebrilliantideato hireClifftowriteoriginal songsfortheShakespeare classic"TheTamingofthe Shrew."Itwouldbesetinthe oldWest-DeadwoodstyleandCliffwouldbecastas theblindbutwiseoldsaloon singerbookendingscenes withhispoignantsongsand guitarphrases.Theplaywas ahugesuccessandwon muchcriticalacclaimacross townand7weeksofsolid sold-outshowsintheSpring of2012.

In2013,CliffwasnominatedforacovetedHelen HayesAwardforSound Designandheandthecast wonforBestEnsembleand BestPlay.

Admissionatthedooris $12formembersand$18for nonmembers.

Singersongwriterscircle isheldeverySunday2-4 p.m.atAllFaithsUnitarian Congregationat2756 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.

TheACMAisanon-sectariannotforprofitorganization.Formoreinformation visitwww.americanacma.org

CliffEberhardt- photobyRodneyBursiel

SandiPattyleadsatrioof performancesatShellPoint

World-renownedvocalistSandiPattyisfeatured amongatriooffestiveperformancescelebratingtheholidayseasonatShellPoint.

SandiPattywillperformonThursday,Dec.8atThe VillageChurch.AsoneofthemosthighlyacclaimedperformersofourtimewithfiveGrammyAwards,four BillboardMusicAwards,threeplatinumrecords,fivegold records,and11millionunitssold,SandiPattyissimply knownas“TheVoice.”Ticketsareavailablefor$47. Groupratesarealsooffered.

SouthwestFloridaSymphonyHolidayPopswillperformonMonday,Dec.12at7p.m.atTheVillage Church.TheSouthwestFloridaSymphonyisLee County’sonlyfullyprofessionalorchestraandoneofthe oldestsymphonyorchestrasinthestateofFlorida. ConductedbyMaestroRaduPaponiu,musicdirector,the symphonyvisitsShellPointthisholidayseasonwith

whatiscertaintobeanimpressiveperformancefeaturingthe classicsofChristmas.Tickets areavailablefor$37.

GulfshoreBalletwillperform “TheNutcracker”inConnie BrownHallatTribbyArtsCenter onSaturday,December17at6 p.m.YourfavoriteTchaikovsky holidayclassicfeaturesnew choreographybyIlianaLopez andFranklinGamero.Tickets areavailablefor$47;children12

andunderare$15.Visitonline atwww.TribbyArtsCenter.comto purchaseticketsorcallthe TribbyBoxOfficeat239-4155667.

ShellPointRetirement Communityislocatedalongthe CaloosahatcheeRiverinFort Myers,Florida,justtwomiles beforeSanibelIsland.ForfurtherinformationaboutShell Point,visitwww.shellpoint.orgor call1-800-780-1131.

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Dwight Icenhower: Elvis Gospel Christmas

Gold Entertainment announced the popular international entertainer Dwight Icenhower will be bringing his special Elvis Gospel Christmas Concert for one show only to the Faith Church of Fort Myers.

Dwight Icenhower is a five time World Champion Elvis Presley tribute artist. Dwight is considered to be one of the best Elvis tribute artists in the world today. He has mastered the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s eras of Elvis’ career and has won a myriad of national Elvis awards.

Dwight Icenhower is recognized not only for his great personality on and off stage, but also for his amazing voice that has sometimes even been mistaken for Elvis Presley himself. He has performed with many of the original musicians who have worked with Elvis including The Jordanaires, The Stamps Quartet, The Sweet Inspirations, Joe Gerchio, DJ Fontana and Duke Bardwell (just to name a few). He has taken home over 75 “First Place” awards in contests from all over the world; and in

2015, Dwight Icenhower became the only Elvis tribute artist in history to ever win four World Championship “first place” titles consecutively during Elvis Week, in Memphis TN. In august 2016 Dwight's dreams came true when he won the Elvis Presley Enterprises Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.

In 2018, Dwight Icenhower’s popularity was catapulted when he was hand-picked by Apple to be the face of their new worldwide advertising campaign.

Dwight Icenhower will present his special holiday Elvis Gospel Christmas Concert at Faith Church on Saturday, Dec. 10. Doors open at 6 p.m., and show time will be 7 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season at Faith United Methodist Church, 15690 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, where there is plenty of free parking on site and everyone is invited.

Tickets are on sale now for $35 adults and $25 for children 14 and under. Tickets are available by phone at 1-800-514-ETIX or online at www.goldentertainment.us

World champion Elvis tribute artist Dwight Icenhower

PuntaGordaSymphonyoffersjazz andholidayconcertsinDecember

ThePuntaGorda Symphonypresentsexciting concertsinDecember-ajazz afternoonandamatineeand eveningperformancesofclassicalholidayfavorites–to delightmusicloversinthe community.

OnSaturday,Dec.3at4 p.m.,thesymphony’sthreeconcertJazzontheLawn seriesbeginsoutdoorsatthe FloridaSouthwesternState College,CharlotteCampus, withanafternoonofjazzpresentedbySouthwestFlorida’s PatriciaDean&Friends.

OnSunday,Dec.19at2 and7:30p.m.,thesymphony’smainstageconcertofA ClassicalHolidayfeatures NutcrackerSuiteandThe SnowMaiden.

TheDec.3outdoorconcertpresentedbyPatricia Dean&Friendsopensthe PuntaGordaSymphony’s JazzontheLawnseries.The groupincludespianistRoy Gerson,whoappearedinthe filmTheCottonClub,the accomplishedbassistandeducatorMarkNeuenschwander, andguitaristDaveTrefethen.PatriciaDean&Friendswill performsongsfromtheGreatAmericanSongbook,aswell asBrazilianBossaNova.

Chairsareprovided,andwineandbeerwill beavailableforpurchase,sobringapicnicand joinusforanenjoyableafternoonofjazz favorites.TheeventtakesplaceatFlorida SouthWesternCollege,CharlotteCampus, lawn(nearBuildingO),26300AirportBlvd., PuntaGordaTicketsare$30foradult,$15for youth/student.

ThesymphonyiswillonceagainholdaholidaytoydriveforthechildrenofValerie’s House,agriefsupportcenterforfamilieswho havelostalovedone.Patronscandonatean unwrappedtoy,andthesymphonytakescare oftheresttoensurethetoysaredeliveredto thechildrenintimefortheholidays.ThesymphonywillbecollectingtoysuntilDec.20,and theycanbedroppedoffatthesymphonyoffice orattheJazzontheLawnconcertortheholidayconcert.

TheDec.19concertincludesanexciting selectionofholidaymusic:Tchaikovsky’s NutcrackerSuite;Rimsky-Korsakov’sThe SnowMaiden:DanceoftheTumblers;two piecesbyBach;Hely-Hutchinson’sCarol Symphony;andAnderson’sSleighRide.The inspiredconductingofMaestroRaffaeleLivio Pontiensuresamemorableeveningforall. CharlottePerformingArtsCenterislocatedat 701CarmalitaSt.,PuntaGorda. TicketsforAClassicalHolidayare$35-$65 foradultand$15foryouth/student.Tickets areavailableonlineatwww.PGSymphony.org SubscriptionsandsingleticketstoPuntaGorda Symphonyconcertsareonsaleandavailableonlineorby callingtheofficeat941-205-5996.

PatriciaDean&FriendsperformatJazzonthe LawnDec.3atFSWCharlotteCampus.

NewstageatNeenie’sHouse builtforbackporchconcerts

Let’swelcomethe newestoutdoorvenuein FortMyers.

Neenie’sHousehas morphedthebackyard PeacePlazaintoaserious concertvenue.Goingto Neenie’sisstilllikehangingoutinsomeone’scool backyard,butthenew awesomestage,and updatedpatio,makethis spottheplacetobeon theweekends.

EveryFridayand Saturdayfrom6to9p.m. willbelivemusic–country,countryrock,bluegrass andwhoknowswhatelse mixedin.Locally,thereis notalotofplacesplaying thesegenres.Neenie’shasalways hostedalternativeformsofthearts, andtheseliveperformancesshould certainlybringouttheirfans.And

Neenie’sisboastingtohavethebest

December’slineupincludesHillbilly RyezenonDec.2and3,NightTrain

onDec.9and10and BuckshotonDec.16and 17.

Alongwiththelivemusic, therewillalsobeArtisans Alley-agroupofvendors showcasingtheirjewelry, fashiondécor,andpsychic readings.Foodandbeverageswillbeavailable.There willalsobea50/50raffle tobenefitOurHomeless Community.Oh–andthe bestpart–theconcertsare free,andparkingacrossthe streetisfree.Sodosomethingnew-headovertothe EastPalmneighborhood, andhaveyourselfagreat time.

Neenie’sHouseislocatedat481MarshAve.,FortMyers.For moreinformation,callJaneenVanko at224-678-4901.FollowNeenie’s HouseinFacebookandInstagram.

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ThenewstageatNeenieʼsHouse.

RocktheStage2022 finalistscompeteDec.11

RocktheStageFest2022–TheFinalswillbe heldSunday,Dec.11attheAlliancefortheArts.

Afterbattlingitoutinsemifinalslastmonth,the topfivefromeachdivisionwillcompeteinthe RocktheStagefinalsatthesecondannualRock TheStageFest,afamily-funeventandfundraiser.

ThefinalistsareUnder18:EvanBarrero, KayahBonilla-Mas,LilyBradford,Adriana McDonaldandAlexaMurphy.18&Over:3HR Tour,MatrasaLynn,MartiniRuss,MichaelPatton andMadisonShort.

Theeventhastoplocalandnationalacts, vendors,raffles,asilentauction,food,drinksand more.

Themusiclineupthatdayincludes:Shootto Thrill(AC/DCTributeBand),KISSAlive(KISS TributeBand),ThePatinaTurners,BargainBin Heroes,RoxxRevoltandtheVelvetsandthe SchoolofRockFortMyersHouseBand

ThewinnerintheUnder18divisionwillreceive oneyearofPerformance,SongwritingorBand CoachingatSchoolofRockFortMyersanda $2,500collegescholarshipfund.

Thewinnerinthe18&Overdivisionwill receiverecordingsessiontimetorecordafoursongEPatMoonSoundbythelegendaryChrisMoon,anda custompresspackfromS2RStudios.

TicketsforRocktheStageFest–TheFinalsareonsale nowatwww.eventbrite.com

Generaladmissionis$10,andticketsdonotincludeseating. Youmaybringyourownchair.

VIPticketsare$25aninclude:Preferredseating,privateVIP bar,andindoorVIPrestrooms.

RocktheStageispresentedbytheLewisP.Tabarrini Children’sMusicOutreachFoundationandSchoolofRockFort Myers.Thisyear,proceedsfromtheeventwillgotoMUSIC aLiveSWFL,anon-profitorganizationassistingSouthwest FloridamusiciansinneedintheaftermathofHurricaneIan.

TheAlliancefortheArtsislocatedat10091McGregorBlvd., FortMyers.Theeventruns10a.m.–9p.m.Formoreinfo,visit www.rockthestageswfl.com

SWFloridaConcertBandplaysDec.18

TheSouthwestFloridaConcertBand willperformAFloridaFamilyChristmas ConcertwithfeaturevocalistJannaBraun onSunday,Dec.18,at2p.m.atSouth FortMyersHighSchool,14020Plantation Road,FortMyers.

The35membercommunitybandwill performaconcertofseasonalmusicand givetheaudienceanopportunitytojoinin asing-a-longoftheirfavoritecarols.The programwillstartthejourneywithAn AmericanChristmasandtheChristmas classic,TheMostWonderfulTimeof Year.

Oneofthehighlightsoftheshowfor theyoungandyoungatheartwillbe musicfromthefilmsPolarExpressand HowtheGrinchStoleChristmaswhichis suretobringoutthekidinallofus.Our

guestvocalist,JannaBraun,willsingthe YouRaiseMeUpandtheGrownUp ChristmasListtoinspirestrengthtoovercomedifficulttimes.ThebandwillperformFestiveSoundsofHanukah,‘Twas TheNightBeforeChristmas,Leroy Anderson’sSleighRideandmore.

TherewillalsobeavisitfromThe BrassMonkeysbrassquintetforacouple ofnumbers.Bringyourbestvoicesfora chancetosingalongwiththebandon somefavoriteChristmascarols.Itisanot tobemissedperformanceofthenewest concertbandinSouthwestFlorida.

Allconcertsarefreewithdonations accepted.Informationonthegroup,the scholarshipprogram,andotherperformancescanbefoundonourwebsite. www.SouthwestFloridaConcertBand.org

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RocktheStagefinalistswillcompeteDec.11. photobyBrianKKreuser

DebbieGibsonatSeminoleCasinoHotelDec.16

GOLDEntertainment presentsthemulti-talented DebbieGibsonandher “Winterlicious”tourlivein concertatSeminoleCasino HotelImmokaleeonFriday, Dec.16at8p.m.

Gibson,asinger,songwriter,actressandproducer,wasborninBrooklyn andraisedinLongIsland, N.Y.Her1987debutalbum, “OutoftheBlue,”went triple-platinumandlaunched herunparalleledcareerat theageof16.Thealbum’s single“FoolishBeat”made Gibsontheyoungestartist towrite,produce,andperforma#1trackonthe BillboardHot100andshe isstilltheyoungestfemale todoso,todate.

Asthesolecomposer oneachofherTop20singles,GibsonwasrecognizedbyASCAPas SongwriteroftheYearin 1989.Shehassoldmore

than16millionalbumsworldwideandreleased10studio albumsandfivecompilations. Shecontinuestoscorecharttoppingtracks,including2020’s #VegasVibeRemixfrom“Girls NightOut(TracyYoung Remixes),”whichhit#4onthe BillboardDanceClubchartand UKMusicWeeksinglescharts, and2022’s“OneStepCloser (Remixes),”whichreachedNo. 3ontheSwissdancecharts andlandedatNo.8onthe CommercialPopMusicWeek chartintheUK.Hernewalbum “TheBodyRemembers” promptlyshotupto#2onthe ApplePopchartsandachieved onemillionstreamsinitsfirst month.

Ticketsare$65.AVIPexperiencealsowillbeavailablefor $210eachthatwillincludeone premiumreservedticket,preferredseating,andameet& greetwithDebbieGibson.For tickets,call1-800-514-ETIXorat www.moreinparadise.com.

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GulfCoastSymphonyandGulfshore BalletpresentTheNutcrackerDec.10

JointheGulfCoastSymphonyon Saturday,Dec.10forTheNutcrackerat theBarbaraB.MannPerformingArtsHall atFSW.

Thisholidayseason,jointhesymphony asthelightsdim,themusicsoars, snowflakesswirl,flowersdance,andalittlegirldreamsaboutawholenewworld.

TheGulfshoreBallet,principalguest artistsfromMiamiCityBalletKatia CarranzaandLuizSilva,andtheGulf CoastSymphonypresenttheTchaikovsky holidayclassicinagloriousproduction withnewchoreographybyIlianaLopez& FranklinGamero.Thistwo-actballetis basedonaholidaystorybyE.T.A. Hoffmannthatcentersonafamily’s

ChristmasEvecelebration.Itisa greatintroductiontoclassicalmusic anddancefortheentirefamily.

TheNutcrackerwillbeperformed Dec.10at3p.m.and8p.m.Tickets rangefrom$45to$69andare

availablebycalling239-481-4849or visitingonlineat www.bbmannpah.com.TheBarbara B.MannPerformingArtsHallis locatedat13350FSWParkwayin FortMyers.

LeeCountyBandDec.11atCapeCoralHighSchool

TheLeeCountyCommunityBandwill presentitsannualChristmasconcerton Sunday,Dec.11.

Thisfun-filled,freeprogrambeginsat 3p.m.atCapeCoralHighSchool.

Thebandwillperformavarietyof sacredandsecularmusic,includingtraditionalcarolsandbelovedholidaysongs thatwillrekindlethewonderofChristmas fromyearspast.Theprogramincludes “SantaBaby,”withvocalistJanFenn; “WhiteChristmas,”“CelticBellCarol,” “HallelujahChorus,”“FelizNavidad”and “'TwastheNightBeforeChristmas.”

The50-memberadultbandpresents sixconcertsbetweenNovemberand April.Programsreflecttheband’swellearnedreputationforlively,upbeatmusic andpromiseanentertainingmixofold favorites,energeticmarches,beloved

patriotictunes,Broadwayandsilverscreen hits,soloswithvocalistsNormanJonesand JanFenn,andasing-along.

AdditionalconcertdatesareJan.8,Feb. 5,March12,andApril23.

Bandmembersaremusiciansfromall walksoflifewhoresideinLee,Collier,and Charlottecounties.Thebandwelcomes newmemberseveryyear.PersonsinterestedinjoiningmayphoneFrancesPaceat 239-691-3115.

LeeCountyCommunityBandconcerts arefreeofcharge(donationsaccepted), andopentothepublic.

AllconcertswillbeatCapeCoralHigh School,2300SantaBarbaraBlvd.,one blocknorthofVeteransParkway,beginning at3p.m.

Foradditionalinformation,visit www.leecountyband.org

12/31EsteroCountryClub-private

1/3TheCabanaatHeritageBay-private

1/6TheCenterBar-BonitaSprings-7pm

1/8SnookInn-MarcoIsland-1pm

1/11PelicanBay-private

1/14NorthNaplesCountryClub-8pm

1/17Nau ParrotOasis-FortMyers-6pm

1/19TheCenterBar-BonitaSprings-6pm

1/21LelyResort-Naples-private

1/22SnookInn-MarcoIsland-1pm

1/25CapeCabaret-CapeCoral-6pm

1/27SeasideBar&Grill-BonitaSprings-7pm Moredatestocome. www.RandyBradDuo.com

GulfshoreOperasocialengagementprograms

Everyyear,GulfshoreOpera(GO)plans avarietyofsocialeventsthroughoutits threecountyservicearea.Theseevents complimenttheconcertandoperaproductionschedulebyprovidingfunandfriendly socialopportunities.

Startingthisyear(season9),these eventswillbegroupedtogetherunderthe name,GOSocial.Typicallyheldatprivate clubsandunique,intimatevenues,GO Socialeventsgenerallyincludefood,wine andlightentertainment.Patronsenjoy meetingtheperformerssociallyandmaking newfriendsintheGOcommunity.Aside fromhavingagoodtime,GOSocialattendeeswillsupportthesocialmissionof GulfshoreOpera“tofosterasenseof belongingwithinourdiversecommunity throughsocialengagementactivities.” Proceedsfromtheseeventssupportthe HarmonyChoir,TalentedTeens,summer campandotherGOyouthdevelopment educationprograms.

TheGOAmbassadors,avolunteer

guildofGO,organizeanumberofthe socialevents.Theywillhostthe CelebratingtheHolidaysWineTastingat FGCU’sHoffmanFamilyofCompanies WineLabonDec.11at4p.m.Thiseducationalwinetastingconcludeswithlight musicalentertainment,horsd'oeuvresand dessert.

OnJan.18,youcanGOSocialatthe PorschePartyinNaples.Enjoyluxurycars, beautifulsongsperformedbyGulfshore OperaProfessionalArtists,qualitywineand horsd’oeuvresintheelegantatmosphere ofthePorschedealershipinNaples.

Theambassadorswillconcludeseason 9activitieswiththeirfirstProgressive HappyHouronApril12th.Eat,drinkandbe merryattwolovelyhomesinPelican Landing.Entertainmentwillincludecameo appearancesbycharactersfromtheDon Giovannicast.

Inadditiontothethreeambassadors events,the5thannualStyleandSong LuncheoninpartnershipwithKay’sonthe BeachreturnstoGreyOaksCountryClub

onFeb.28.Enjoyadeliciouslunchwhile beingserenadedbythehandsomemenof GulfshoreOperaandtreatedtoanexclusivefashionshowpresentedbyKay’son theBeach.Jewelrysalesandraffletickets helpfundtheHarmonyChoirafterschool programforat-riskyouth.

GulfshoreOperaalsooffersthepopular TasteofOperaserieswhereguestsenjoy elegantdinnerswithlightentertainmentin variousprivatecountryclubs.Atthese events,GOProfessionalArtistsdelightdinerswithscenesfromfamousoperasand classicmusicaltheaterbetweencourses.

Jan.31marksthefirstTasteofOperaat theHideawayBeachClubonMarcoIsland, followedbyTheColonyBayClubinEstero andtheIslesYachtClubinPuntaGorda. GOSocialeventsbringthecommunity togetherbyprovidingamemorableexperiencewitholdandnewfriendswhoshare thecommoninterestsofhighqualitymusic andcommunitysupport.

Formoreinformation,visitwww.gulfshoreopera.orgorcall239-529-3925.

BonitaSpringsConcertBandDec.11atRversidePark

TheBonitaSpringsConcertBandwillpresentitsChristmas concertDec.11at2p.m.atRiversideParkinDowntownOld BonitaSprings.Thebandwillbeplayingallyourholidayfavorites including“JingleBells,”“LettheBellsRing”and“SantaBaby.” MarkSanderswillbeguestvocalistandwillbesinging“OCome AllYeFaithful,”“ShoutforJoy”and“NessunDorma.”

MarkSandershasperformedintheBroadwaynationaltourof “FiddlerontheRoof”.HehasalsoperformedinMammaMia,The Fantasticks,TheBuddyHollyStory,MyFairLadyandGuysand Dolls.

MembersareunderthedirectionofGarySmithwhoretired after24yearsasconductoroftheUniversityofIllinoisMarching IlliniBandandSymphonicBand.

Thisisthe9thseasonthatGaryhasledtheband.Garysays “thetalentofthesemusiciansistremendous,ranginginagefrom 16to80.”

Becomea“FriendoftheBand”forjust$50.Findoutmoreat www.bonitaspringsconcertband.org.

TheconcertwillalsobeavailablestreamedonFacebookat www.facebook.com/bonitaspringsconcertband

ThenextGOAmbassadorPorschePartywillbeJan.18at7p.m.atPorscheofNaples.

Joinfellowmusicloversfor anotherofthepopularoutdoor bluegrassconcertsonSunday, Dec.4at10091McGregor Blvd.FortMyers.

Theconcertwillbeheldon theGreenMarketStage.Gates openat2p.m.withSawgrass Driftersplayingat3p.m.and SwingingBridgetakingthe stageat4:00p.m.Chairsand coolersarepermitted.

Theseriescontinuesinto 2023,withperformanceson Jan.8,Feb.5andMarch5.

Ticketsare$15formembers,$16fornon-members andareavailableonlineat ArtInLee.orgorbycalling239939-2787.

Additionalticketsmaybeavailableatthedoor,

Moreinformation,includingalistofperformers,can befoundatartinlee.org/bluegrass.

ClayWalkeratSeminoleCasinoHotelFeb.2

GoldEntertainmentannouncescountry musicentertainerClayWalkerwhowill performingforoneshowonlyatthe SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokaleeon Feb.2.

ClayWalkerisatruefanfavoritewith adevotedlegionoffollowersacrossthe country.Clayhassoldover11million albums;hashad11No.1hitsingles,four RIAAPlatinumandtwoGoldcertified albumsunderhisbelt.Offstageandout ofthestudio,ClayisthefounderofBand AgainstMS(BAMS)anon-profitcharity thatfundsMSresearchandeducation. WalkerestablishedBAMSin2003with thegoalofhelpingotherslivingwiththe samediseasehehasbattledsince1996.

Manyofthecountryfansbehindthe almost20millionon-demandandvideo streamsforhislatestsingle"NeedABar Sometimes"–whomayalsobeamong his750,000TikTokfollowers–arewholly unawareofWalker'shistory.DiscoveredinaBeaumontareabar bynotedproducerandheadofGiantRecordsJamesStroud (TobyKeith,TracyLawrence,TimMcGraw,KennyRogers), Walkerwasinhisearlytwentieswhenhestartedrattlingoffa stringofsmashhits.Amongthem,“LiveUntilIDie,”"Dreaming

WithMyEyesOpen,"“ThisWomanAndThis Man,”"HypnotizeTheMoon,""RumorHas It,"“ThenWhat,”"ICan'tSleep"and"She Won'tBeLonelyLong."Hisself-titleddebut albumrocketedtoplatinumstatus,thefirstof fourtocrossthemillion-soldmark.Racking upmorethan30chartedsinglesand11No. 1swasn'twithoutitsstruggles,however. "BeingbornandraisedintheHouston area,Ithoughtofmyselfinthelineof GeorgeStraitandClintBlack,butmyfirst producerhadotherideas,"Walkersays. "JamesStroudpushedmemoretowards popsoundsIfoughtwith.Whathewassaying,andIthinkhewasright,was,'Clay, you'vegotsomegearstoyouthatwillexcite peopleifyouletit.'Iwasyoung–23–and didn'treallysettlewiththat.ButnowI'mina sweetspotinmusic,inlife,andIdefinitely feeltheaudiencehasswungaroundto appreciatingmusicthatmakesthoseconnections."

Doorsopenat7p.m.,andshowtimewillbe8p.m.Mustbe 21yearsofage.Reservedseatticketsareonsalenowfor$89. Ticketsareavailablebyphoneat1-800-514-ETIXonlineat www.goldentertainment.usorattheSeminoleCasinoHotel Immokaleeticketcenter.

RockabillaquereturnsinJanuary

FloridaWeeklypresentsRockabillaque FloridaatSeminoleCasinoHotelwiththe maineventonJan.21beginningat11a.m. Thisfestivalisfreeandopentoallages.

RockabillaqueFloridaisthebiggest festivalofitskindinFlorida,celebrating mid-centuryand1950sAmericana.This action-packeddayandnightfeaturesmusicalactsfromalloverthecountry,aclassic carandvintagebikeshow,contestsincludingpin-up,tattooandbeard&moustache, plusavendor’smarket,foodtrucksand more.

“Nowinitsthirdyear,weareexcitedto bringthefestivalbackforanotheractionpackedcelebrationfeaturinganepiclineup ofmusicfromalloverthemap,ourpopular pin-upcontest,aneclecticselectionofclassiccars,hotrods,vintagemotorcyclesplus swingdancing,evenmorecontestsand goodtimesforall,”saysfestivalproducer SimonCantlonofViveLeRock Productions.“Thisyearwillbeonenotto misswithsomethingforeveryonetoenjoy.”

Theentertainmentlineupfeaturesfree performancesfromheadlinersSquirrelNut ZippersandLosStraitjacketsplusmore nationalactsincludingLegendaryShack Shakers(featuringtheirreunitedoriginal

line-up),HotRodWaltandthe Psycho-DeVilles,EddieClendening andtheBlueRibbonBoysw/their 1955tributetoElvis(Eddieisa 2022AmeripolitanMusicAwards nominee),LaraHope&theArkTones(Laraisa2017Ameripolitan MusicAwardwinnerforBest FemaleRockabillyArtist),The Swayzees(leadsingerLesGreene sangthevocalsforLittleRichard’s “TuttiFrutti”inthehitmovieElvis), JaneRoseandtheDeadEnds (Janeisa2022AmeripolitanMusic Awardsnominee),JaredPetteys& theHeadliners(whowroteandperformthe“RockabillaqueTheme Song”),plusregionalmusicacts ThePatinaTurners,BlackValley Moon,LittleSheba&theShamans, andTheKreepyTikis.

Classiccarsandvintagebikeswillbe ondisplayfrom11a.m.to4:30p.m. Multiplecontestswillbeheldthroughout thedayincludingaBeard&Mustache competition,a1950sPin-UpContest,anda TattooContest.Thisyearwewillalsobe featuringaFridaynightkick-offpartyatthe ZigZagLoungeandaVIPPoolPartyon

Sundaywithavintageswimsuitcompetition,livemusicandmore.

Allconcertsarefreeandheldoutdoors. Attendeesarewelcometobringchairsand allagesarewelcome.Alargeselectionof foodtrucksandmerchantswillbeatthe event.Coolers,backpacksandpetswillnot bepermittedduringthisevent.Formore information,visitFLROCKS.COM.

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BootsontheSand: LynyrdSkynyrd andmanymore HertzArena,Estero

DEC2

TonyOrlando SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

DEC3

DrivinNCryin TheRanch,FortMyers

DEC4

KabakaPyramid TheRanch,FortMyers

DEC6

TheCommodores Artis–Naples

DEC8

FrankieValliand theFourSeasons BBMannHall,FortMyers

JohnTesh SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

ForKingandCountry HertzArena,Estero DEC9

ConfederateRailroad TwistedFork,PortCharlotte

DEC10

BradPaisley, 38Special,JakeOwen LiveFest,Naples

RebaMcEntire HertzArena,Estero

TravisDenning-Jan.7

MattStell-March25

EastonCorbin-May12

TheRanchConcertHall updatescountry&rockschedule

AftersomepostponementsduetoHurricanesIan andNicole,TheRanchConcertHall&SalooninFort Myershasarevisedscheduleofnationalrockand countryartists.

Here’swhat’sonthenewscheduleatpresstime: TheSamGallowayFordConcertSeriespresents JerrodNiemannonNov.26,ColtFordonDec.10, TravisDenningonJan.7,DemunJones&Dusty LeighonFeb.11,TracyLawrenceonMarch3,Matt StellonMarch25andEastonCorbinonMay12, 2023.

OtherupcomingshowsatTheRanchConcertHall (notpartoftheGallowayseries)includeAmerican Idiots-GreenDaytributeonDec.2,DrivinnCryinon Dec.3,KabakaPyramidwithNattaliRizeonDec.4, Blink-180DeuxonDec.17,GeoffTateonJan.12,Pig FloydonJan.13,Nightbird-TheUltimateTributeto StevieNicksonJan.14,WageWarwithNonpointand FameonFireonJan.21andWarrenZeidersonFeb.

ColtFord-Dec.10 (photobyJeffFasano)

4,RiseAgainstonFeb.18and TraptonFeb.252023.

Forticketsandmoreinformation,visitonlineatwww.theranchfortmyers.com.TheRanch ConcertHallcanbereachedat

239-985-9839. Formostconcerts,thedoors openat7p.m.atTheRanch ConcertHall&Saloon,whichis locatedat2158ColonialBlvd.in FortMyers.

TracyLawrence-March3

LynyrdSkynyrdheadlinesreliefconcertDec.1

Rock&RollHallofFamegroupLynyrd SkynyrdwillheadlineaHurricaneIan BenefitConcertatHertzArenainEsteroon Thursday,Dec.1.

Thenightwillalsofeatureperformances byIraDean,BrianKelley(ofFlorida GeorgiaLine),GavinDeGraw,Tracy Lawrence,RaeLynn,JohnRichandTed Nugent.NaplesresidentcomedianJim Breuerwillhosttheevening.

LynyrdSkynyrd’sJohnnyVanZantsays, “YouknowweareaFloridabandandtrue Floridians,wehavegrownupwith Hurricanesbeingapartofourlives. HurricaneIandidmajordamageandpeoplelostlovedonesandeverythingthey had.ThefolksinLeeandCollierCounty, tookthedirectimpactofthestorm,guitarist RickeyMedlockeandourtourmanager, bothliveinFort Myers.Wecouldn’tsit byandnottrytohelp peopleinatimeof need.Hopefully,we canraiseabunchof moneyforthevictims ofthestorm,getsome

musicianfriendstocomedownandjoinus, andbringsomesmilestothefacesofthose peoplethathavelostsomuch.Wecan’t waittoseeeveryoneonDec.1attheHertz Arena!’#FloridaStrong”

TheeventisproducedbyLiveNation andIraDeanforBootsontheSand,Inc. Proceedsfromtheconcertwillbedirected todisasterreliefeffortsthroughVolunteer FloridaandtheCommunityFoundationsof SouthwestFlorida.

Deanadds,“Mybetterhalf,Jennifer Parisi,andherwholefamilyarefrom Naples,soFloridaismysecondhome.I thinkweallhaveseenthenewsfootageof carsturnedupsidedown,butthisdoesn’t

capturethefullpicturedownhere. SpendingatonoftimeinSWFL,Iknow thatitislargelymadeupofbluecollar, hardworkingfolks.Ididn’trealizethedevastationthatIanleftinitspathuntilIgot downheretocheckonthehouse.Ispent theweekwithJennifer,inNaplesandsaw peoplesleepingintheirfrontyards,and witnessedpeopleintearsthatlostloved ones.Iknewrightthen-Ihadtodosomething.So,withalottahelpfromJennifer, wepartneredupwithHertzArena(the Hoffmannfamily),LiveNation,andiHeart Radio,andbegancallingallmymusician friendstothrowahurricanereliefconcert, where100%ofthemoneyraisedgoesto thevictimsofthisdevastatingdisaster.”

BootsontheSand,Inc.,aFloridanot forprofitcorporation,isdedicatedtothe recoveryofSouthwestFloridaintheaftermathofHurricaneIan,oneofthetopfive mostdevastatingstormsinU.S.history. BootsontheSand,Inc.,israisingfundsto addressthespecificneedsofindividuals impactedacrossthestatebyHurricaneIan.

TicketsareonsaleatTicketmaster.com ortheHertzArenaBoxOffice.

HolidayNightsatEdisonFordWinterEstates

EdisonandFordWinterEstateskicked offthe47thannualHolidayNightscelebrationNov.25withatreelightingceremony. Guestsparticipatedinthecountdownwith DaveEliasfromNBC-2whenthe ChristmastreeontheFordpropertywaslit withthousandsofanimatedlightschoreographedtoholidaymusic.Femalevocalists,theAmericanSirens,performedshortly afterthetreelighting.

Thisyear'sthemeis"Holidaysonthe Riverfront"andwillincorporatewaterand nauticalelements.HolidayNightswillrun nightlythroughJan.1,exceptChristmas EveandChristmasnight.GuidedHoliday TraditionTourswillbeofferedat6and7 p.m.everynightexceptopeningnightor visitorscanchoosetomeanderattheirown paceonaself-guidedtour.Inside-theHomestourswillbeofferedonNov.30, andDec.7,14and21at6:30p.m.fora specialup-closelookatthehomes'decoratedinteriors.

Severalnewlightdisplaysarebeing installedthisyear.Whenvisitorsenterthe riversideoftheproperty,theywillwalk throughanewlightedtunnel.Thiswillset thestageandleadgueststothenewfountaintreewithanimatedlights.Thetreethat willbeusedforthetreelightingceremony isalsonewandincorporatesanimated lightschoreographedwithmusic.

Thefamily-orientedeventincludesthe

Children'sTreeTrail,whichfeaturesdozens oftreesdecoratedwithhandmadeornamentsfromLeeCountyschoolchildren. SantaandMrs.Clauswillbevisitingon Sundayeveningsfrom6to8p.m.through Dec.18.The"WildWizard"(Edison'snickname)willconductscienceexperimentson Tuesdaynightsat6p.m.throughDec.20.

Therewillalsobemusiconseveral nights.StrollingcarolerswillsingonDec.7 and16,theFortMyersSymphonic MastersingerswillperformonDecember 14,andatenorsaxophoneplayerwillperformDec.16-23.Anantiquecircuscar(a Calliope)withabuilt-inpipeorganwillbe playedfrom6-8p.m.on Dec.5.Curatorswillbeon handtoanswerquestions aboutthecar,whichisa modified1914ModelT Ford.

Guestscanshopmultiplevendorboothsduring thenewHolidayMarketon Dec.11from4-9p.m. TheMuseumStoreand GardenShoppewillbe openuntil9p.m.every nightofHolidayNightsand willbestockedwithunique giftitemsforthathard-tobuy-forlovedone. Refreshmentswillbeavail-

ableforpurchaseonFriday,Saturdayand SundayeveningsandDec.19-23and Dec.26and27.

HolidayNightsticketsforadultsare$20, teens(13-19)are$10,children(6-12)are $2,andEdisonFordmembersgetinfree. GuidedHolidayTraditionToursare$30for adults,teensare$25,children$18,and $10forEdisonFordmembers.Inside-theHomesHolidayToursare$50.LeeCounty residentswithidentificationwillreceive$5 offHolidayNightsadmissiononSunday nights.Topurchaseticketsorviewthe nightlyschedule,visitthewebsiteat www.edisonford.org.

BigBadVoodooDaddy atCaloosaSoundAmphitheaterDec.12

Thefreeconcertseriesat CaloosaSoundAmphitheater continuesDec.12withcontemporaryswingrevivalists BigBadVoodooDaddy.

Locatedadjacentto LuminaryHotel&Co.in downtownFortMyers,the newriverfrontCaloosaSound Amphitheaterkickedoffits Rockin’ontheRiverconcert seriesSept.13withTheFixx, PabloCruiseonOct.30and LorrieMorganonNov.21.

Allshowsbeginat7p.m., withdoorsopeningat6p.m.

Generaladmissiontickets arefree,withnoadditional servicecharges,butmustbe claimedinadvanceat www.CaloosaSoundAmp.com

Inadditiontothefreegeneraladmissionticketsinthe lawnarea,concertswillnow offerthreepaidticketoptions: $20generaladmissiontickets thatincludeanunassigned seatinareservedarea;VIP ticketsstartingat$35that includeareservedseatin frontofthestage(withinthe firstfiverows)onecomplimentarydrinkandaccessto VIPrestrooms;and$50 SuperVIPticketsthatinclude allVIPticketbenefitsplusan exclusivemeet-and-greet withtheartist.

Freeconcertsinthe Rockin’ontheRiverseries willnowincludeacharitable componenttohelpsupport recoveryfromHurricaneIan.

Sinceitsformationinthe

early‘90sinVentura,Calif., thebandhastouredvirtually nonstop,performingonaverageover150showsayear, andhasproducedasizable catalogofrecordedmusic, withsalesofover2million albumstodate.

Theband,co-foundedby singerScottyMorrisand drummerKurtSodergren, wasattheforefrontofthe swingrevivalofthattime, blendingavibrantfusionof theclassicAmericansounds ofjazz,swing,andDixieland, withtheenergyandspiritof contemporaryculture.

BigBadVoodooDaddy’s alloriginalcoreline-up includesScottyMorris(lead vocalsandguitar),Kurt Sodergren(drums),Dirk Shumaker(doublebassand vocals),AndyRowley(baritonesaxophoneandvocals), Glen"TheKid"Marhevka (trumpet),KarlHunter(saxophonesandclarinet)and JoshuaLevy(pianoand arranger).

Theamphitheaterisa resultofapublic-privatepartnershipbetweenLuminary Hotel&Co.andtheCityof FortMyers.

Locatedat2101Edwards Drive,the4,000-capacity amphitheateropenedthis summeralongthe CaloosahatcheeRiver,adjacenttoLuminaryHotel&Co. andtheCaloosaSound ConventionCenter.

BigBadVoodooDaddy

FestivalofTreesNov.30-Dec.4

The16thAnnualFestivalofTrees returnstotheSidney&BerneDavisArt Center.Experiencethewinterwonderlandoftreesgorgeouslydecoratedand generouslybedeckedbylocalbusinessestoraisemoneyforGoodwillIndustries ofSouthwestFloridaandSBDAC,plus manyeventsalltakingplaceNov.30–Dec.4.

ExperienceoneofthemostsensationalholidaytraditionsinSouthwest Florida.PresentedbyPublixSuper MarketsCharities,FestivalofTreesisa hugeholidaydestinationdowntown wherebeautifultreesaredecoratedand filledwithpresentsbylocalbusinesses tohelpraisemoneyforGoodwill IndustriesofSouthwestFloridaandthe Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenter.

Offeringfamilyeventsforeveryage, theseasonalcelebrationsbeginwitha ticketedpreviewpartyonWednesday, Nov.30from5to7p.m.Comegetinto theholidayspiritwithasneakpreviewof theFestivalofTreesandcelebratewith horsd'oeuvres,asilentauctionandwine pull.

Aholidaythemedwineandpaint nightwillbeaticketedofferingThursday, Dec.1from6to9p.m.‘Tistheseason togetcreativewithoneofSWFlorida’s favoritelocalartists,DharmaLefevre. Thistalentedandquirkyelfwilldemonstratehowtocreateagorgeouswintery landscape.Eachartistwillbesupplied

withcanvas,paint,brushes,andof course…wine.

MayorKevinAnderson’sannualtraditionoflightingthemassivewreathgracingtheloggiaoftheSBDACfollowedby livemusicfromTheNowhereBandisa freeeventhappeningFriday,Dec.2from 7to10p.m.

Santa’sBlockPartywillbeheld Saturday,Dec.3from10a.m.to2p.m. JoinSantaforfamilyfunandholidayfestivities.Santa’sBlockPartyisanoppor-

tunityforkidstocreateholidayart,color Christmasandholidaycards,decorate yummycookiesfromPublixSuper Market,enjoyatrainride,andwriteletterstoSantaandourmilitaryservice members.MemphisMotownSoul ExperiencewillbeperformingonDec.3 from7:30to9:30p.m.

Andthepopulartreeraffledrawing wherealltreesandgiftswillberaffledoff totheluckywinnersisscheduledfor Sunday,Dec.4at5p.m.Exceptforthe treebeingdonatedtoGolisano Children’sHospital,alltrees,valuedat over$1,500each,willbemakingspirits brightintheirnewlocations.Winnerswill benotifiedandreceivethethemedtree plusallofthegiftsonandaround, includingdeliveryandsetup.Atoydrive willalsobeheldsobringyour unwrappedgiftforfreeentrytoseethe trees.

TheFestivalofTreesgeneraladmissionforviewing,votingforfavorites,and purchasingraffletickets($10eachor $25forthree)occursthroughoutthefivedayfestivalandis$2perperson,with kidsages5andunderadmittedfree.

TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter islocatedat2301FirstSt.inthehistoric downtownFortMyersRiverDistrict.

Formoreinformation,call239-3331933orvisitwww.sbdac.comfordetails, ticketsandtocheckforpossibleschedulechanges.

LorrieMorgandrawscrowdatamphitheater

SongwritersonthePlazarestarts Dec.13withTheRecklessSaints

TheFortMyersRegional Libraryhasjoinedwiththe AmericanaCommunityMusic Association(ACMA),tooffer freeconcertsofalloriginal musicbylocalartists.Concerts willtakeplaceintheamphitheater,whichislocatedonSouth CornogPlaza,2450FirstSt.in theFortMyersRiverDistrict.

Originallyscheduledto restartinOctober,theseasonal eventwasdelayedbydamages fromHurricaneIan.OnTuesday Dec.13,TheRecklessSaints willtaketheoutdoorstageat6 p.m.ThegroupfeaturesRoy SchneiderandKimMayfield. Bringachairorablanket. Allshowswillbemovedtothe meetingroomslocatednextto theamphitheaterifneeded dependingonweather.

TheACMAisaFortMyers basednotforprofitpromoting localartistswhoperformoriginalsongs.Whattoexpect,you

willhearsinger-songwriters sharingalifetimeofexperiencesinsongandtheinspirationbehindthesongs.Bepreparedtoenjoyaneveningof professionalqualityacoustic Americanamusic.Americana musicisacomingtogetherof blues,roots,folk,bluegrass andcountry.

Here’stheplazaseasonata glance: Dec13:TheRecklessSaints

Jan10:BillMetts,Ray Cerbone,RalphLeesberg Feb14:ThePearlStreet Band

March14:BobWilliams, DavidHintz,RobertBidney April11:KarenCohen,Dan Philgreen,BruceGallant May9:ACMAmember showcase

FormoreabouttheACMA, visitthewebsiteatamericanacma.organdfollowthemon Facebookforupdates.

Celebratetheholidays andhelpfeedthehungryby singingatthe31stAnnual ChristmasCarolSingsponsoredbyFirstPresbyterian ChurchandtheGalloway FamilyofDealerships.

TheChristmasCarolSing willbeTuesday,Dec.6at FirstPresbyterianChurch, 2438SecondSt.indowntownFortMyers,between LeeStreetandRoyalPalm Avenue.Admissionisfree, althoughorganizersrequest voluntarydonationsofat leasttwocansofnon-perishablefoodforSam’s CommunityCaféand Kitchenoperatedby CommunityCooperative, andavoluntarycashdonation,ifyoucan.

Becauseoftheoverwhelmingpopularityofthe event,twosing-alongsare plannedat3p.m.and7 p.m.Thedoorswillopen30 minutespriortoshowtime.

CommunityCooperative isaninnovativenonprofit organizationmadeupof socialserviceentrepreneurs fightingtoendhomelessnessandhungerinourcommunity.

“Theneedhasnever beengreaterwithsomany peoplestrugglingafterthe devastationcausedby HurricaneIan.Thefoodthat isdonatedwillgoimmediatelytothoseinourcommu-

nitywhodesperatelyneed it,”saidFirstPresbyterian pastorDr.PauldeJong.

Cashdonationsareespeciallyneededbecause CommunityCooperativecan buyfivetimesasmuchfood forthesameamountof moneythatresidentsspend atlocalgrocerystores.

TheChristmasCarolSing isafestivalofholidaymusic andfamilyfun.Thisyear’s 90-minuteperformancewill featuretheFirstPresbyterian ChurchChoir,soloistsand otherspecialguestssinging favoriteholidaycarolswith audiencesing-a-longs.

Thereisastrongrumor thatSantaClauswillbe makingasurprisevisitfor the“childreninallofus.”

Formoreinfo,call239334-2261orvisitonlineat www.fpcfortmyers.org.

ININGIN S OUTHWEST F LORIDA

1stStreetDeli

Thisaward-winning 112-seatauthenticNew York-styledelicatessen (theonlyonein SouthwestFlorida)is opendailyservingbreakfast,lunchanddinner.1st StreetDelibringsadistinctlyuniquedining experiencetothe SouthwestFloridamarket formerlyfoundonlyin NewYorkCity.Hereyoucangrabasandwichthatisbiggerthan yourappetite.OfferingsattheDeliincludepiledhighpastramiand cornedbeefsandwiches,reubens,hotpaninis,hamburgersandsalads.Opendaily1–8p.m.

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

CapeCabaretDinnerTheater

CapeCabaretDinner Theaterisabeautiful upscalevenuededicated todining,dancing,live musicandcomedy shows.Wefeaturea completedinnermenu, threefullbars,twolarge diningroomswithhardwooddancefloorsanda largeoutdoorpatio.Our entertainmentincludes livemusicfromthe60’s tothe90’sandthebest tributebandshowsinSWFL.Wespecializeinhostingyourprivate eventsandpartiesfor24to350guests.ExecutiveChefPabloFelix andhisstaffpreparedeliciousappetizers,entreesanddesserts dailyforyourenjoyment.Walk-insarewelcome,butreservations arerecommended.Reserveonlineorcall.

4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000www.capecabaret.com

EE-TO-LEET-KEGrill

TheEE-TO-LEETKEGrillatSeminole Casinofeaturescontemporaryregional cuisinesutilizingthe freshestselectionsof Primeagedbeef,fresh seafood,andanarray oflocally-sourcedproduce.Itswide-ranging menuofferspastas, housemadesoups, steaks,seafoodandchefspecialtyitemsincludingaward-winning twinlobstertails,smotheredchickenandtheever-populargrilled ribeye.Opendaily9a.m.–midnight.

506South1stSt.,Immokalee 800-218-0007 www.moreinparadise.com

EllaMae’sDiner

Nostalgiaserved withasmile.Afun retro-inspiredeatery servingcomfortfood andclassicdinerfare. Slideintoaboothor pulluptothecounter foraburgerandmilkshakeorthebestalldaybreakfastyou’ve everhad.EllaMae’s providesawelcome twisttotheclassic southerndiner. CelebratingDr.Ella MaePiper’slegacy,it’s herethecommunity comestogetherto sharestoriesasthey enjoyamealamidstvintage-inspiredfinishesandabright colorpalette.EllaMae’sYogurtParfaitincludesfreshseasonalberries,granola,andadrizzleofhoney.EllaMae’sDiner atLuminaryHotel&Co.isafunretro-inspiredeateryserving upcomfortfoodandclassicdinerfare.Slideintoaboothor pulluptothecounterforaburgerandmilkshakeorthebest all-daybreakfastyou’veeverhad.EllaMae’sisopendaily from7amto2pm.Servingbreakfastalldayandlunch.

LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 239-314-3854 www.LuminaryHotel.com

OxbowBar&Grill

Casualdocksidediningonthedoorstepof DowntownFortMyers. Panoramicriverfront viewsonthe Caloosahatchee.A boater’sretreatwithan upbeatnauticalvibe. Servingcoastalcuisine andmoreforbrunch, lunchanddinner.Retail andrentalstoignite yourspiritofadventure. Diveintofresh seafood,oystersonthe halfshell,steaks,signaturesandwiches,fresh salads,localcraftbeers andcuratedcocktails. OurhoursareMondayThursday4-10p.m.,FridayandSaturday11a.m.-11p.m. andSunday11a.m.-9p.m.Wenowofferbrunchon Saturdays,too.

1300HendrySt.FortMyers 239-314-3856 www.oxbowfortmyers.com

SilverKingOceanBrasserie

Acoastal,chef-driven menuunlikeanyother restaurantinFortMyers. Complementedbya strikinginteriorthat’sas appealingtotheeyesas thedishesaretothe palette.Asthe Luminary’ssignature restaurant,TheSilver KingOceanBrasserie offersamenushowcasingthequalityoffresh seafoodthroughclean, simplepreparationsusing classictechniquesfora modernpalate.Centeredonanopenkitchen,thesophisticatedrestaurantfeaturesacoastal-inspiredmenuandadditional outdoorseatstorelaxandindulgeinthefinestlocalseafood inSouthwestFlorida.NestledwithinSilverKing,you’llfindThe FloridaRoom,aprivatediningspacethatseats14guests, perfectforintimategatheringsandcelebrationsandnamed afterFloridaHeitman.Ifyourgroupislarger,wefeatureavarietyofvenueswithentertainingoptionsavailablefromunique seatingtotailoredmenus.HoursareTuesday-Saturdayfrom 5-10p.m.

LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 239-314-3855 www.LuminaryHotel.com

SouthernGrill

The SouthernGrillat theShell Factoryisafull restaurant includingliquor, beerandwine. Wehaveanoutdoorbarand partyvenue. Thereisno entryfeetoget intotheShellFactorystoreorrestaurants.Parkingisfree. WhileyouareherevisittheNaturePark,FunPark,Carousel andSoaringEagleZipline. 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

MaltShopMemoriesCruise

TheMaltShopMemoriesCruise sailedOct.30-Nov.6fromFort LauderdaletoSanJuan,PuertoRico, andSt.ThomasintheU.S.Virgin Islands,aboardHollandAmerica’sNieuw Amsterdam.ProducedbyStarVistaLIVE, thesoldoutmusiccruisefeatureddaily concertsandinteractiveactivitieswith cruisersandtheartistsincludingDion, FrankieAvalon,TheRighteousBrothers, Herman’sHermitsstarringPeterNoone,

ChubbyChecker,DarleneLove,Gary U.S.Bonds,GaryLewis&ThePlayboys andChrisMontez.Additionalperformers onboardwereBrooklynBridge,The Duprees,JaySiegel’sTokens,The Miracles,Jan&Dean’sBeachPartystarringDeanTorrence,TheCapris,The DixieCupsandcruisehostJerryBlavat (theGeatorwiththeHeater).

The2023MaltShopCruiseisnowon saleandthelineupincludesThe

Temptations,LittleAnthony,Jay&The Americans,TheLettermen,AlJardine, TheBronxWanderers,PeterAsherand more.

Savemoneyonyourcabinreservationandusethepromocode “Happenings.” Thiscruisesellsout eachyear. Call844-855-6258orvisitonlineat www.maltshopcruise.com/happenings

Dion

PeterNooneofHermanʼsHermits

ChubbyChecker

BillMedleyofTheRighteousBrothers

PhotosbyJamieKuser

DarleneLove

FrankieAvalon