February 2025 Happenings Magazine

Publisher’s Spotlight

Morelivetheatre

Theatreisaliveandkickingin SouthwestFloridathistimeofyear. Visitorshaveflockedtoourareafrom thenorthandhavesomanychoices oflivetheatretoconsume.Hereis whatisonourareastagesin February:

IntheOffBroadwayPalmTheatre, thelaughscontinuewithCaughtin theNet.ThatrunsnowthroughFeb. 23.Itwillbefollowedby SavannahSipping SocietyFeb.28through April13.

GoodBadPeopleis beingpresentedat LaboratoryTheaterof FloridainFortMyersnow throughFeb.8.The smashhitJesusChrist Superstarwillthenbe performedFeb.28 throughMarch23.

FloridaRepertoryTheatrepresents BocaFeb.11throughMarch2atthe ArcadeTheatreindowntownFort Myers.

BloomsdayisattheFloridaRep’s ArtStageStudioTheatreindowntown FortMyersJan.28throughMarch2.

TheCharlottePlayerswillstage DrinkingHabitsFeb.6-28atthe LangdonPlayhouseinPortCharlotte. CamelotisonstageattheMusic andArtsCommunity CenterinFortMyersJan. 29throughFeb.8.That willbefollowedbyMurder forTwoonstageFeb.26 throughMarch15.

ArtsBonitapresents TheBoyfromBlock66Jan.30 throughFeb.2.

NorthFortMyersHighSchool presentsPippinthemusicalonstage Jan.31throughFeb.2.

InCapeCoral,TheBelleTheatre hasTheSoundofMusiconstage nowthroughFeb.9.ThatwillbefollowedbyHarveyFeb.14-23.Atthe endofthemonth,DirtyRotten ScoundrelsopensFeb.28andplays throughMarch16.

TheatreZoneinNaplespresents TheRinkFeb.6-16attheG&L Theatre.

CulturalParkTheatreinCape CoralwillstageGrandma’sMurder ClubnowthroughFeb.2.OnFeb.21, SomethingRottenwillopenandrun throughMarch2.

BroadwayPalmDinnerTheatre hasBuddy:TheBuddyHollyStoryon stagenowthroughFeb.15.Crazyfor YouwillopenFeb.21andrun throughApril5.

InNaples,DialMforMurderis beingstagedbyGulfshorePlayhouse nowthroughFeb.6.NoisesOffwill bepresentedFeb.27throughMarch 16.

PlayersCircleTheaterinFort MyerspresentsTheFantasticksFeb. 4throughMarch2.

TheNaplesPlayers presentsThePlayThat GoesWrongnowthrough Feb.16.

TheMurderMystery DinnerTraininFortMyers isbackandbetterthan ever.AMurderofCrowsis currentlybeingperformed WednesdaysthroughSundaysuntil March2.

RadiumGirlsisonstageFeb.1423attheFGCUTheatreLab.

TheatreConspiracywillperform JitneyFeb.13-23atFouldsTheatre attheAlliancefortheArtsinFort Myers.

InNaples,TaintedLovewillbepresentedJan.31throughFeb.16by TheStudioPlayers.

TheOddCoupleisonstagein MarcoFeb.5-23attheArtsCenter Theatre.

ABeautifulNoise:TheNeil DiamondMusicalisatBarbaraB. MannPerformingArtsHallatFSW Feb.18-23.Thatwillbefollowedby ComeFromAwayFeb.25through March2.

MammaMiaisonstageat Artis–NaplesFeb.4-9.

GypsythemusicalwillbeperformedFeb.27throughMarch16at FortMyersTheatre.

Asusual,wehaveoptionsfrom musicalstocomediestodramasand everythinginbetween.

Thankyouforsupportingourlocal theatrecommunity.

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DavidHernandez(asNigelBottom),JaneSeth(asNickBottom),JonathanOlsen(asNostradamus) andRyanCraig(asShakespeare)inCulturalParkTheatreʼsproductionofSomethingRottenon stageFeb.21throughMarch2. photosbyJamieKuser

SomethingRottenopens Feb.21atCulturalParkTheatre

CulturalParkTheatreisthrilledto announceitsupcomingproductionofthe hilariousandcrowd-pleasingBroadway musical,SomethingRotten.

Aftermonthsofhardworkanddedication,thishighlyanticipatedshowwill openFeb.21,promisinganunforgettable theatricalexperiencefortheentirecommunity.

SinceearlyDecember,theteamhas beenhardatworkbringingthisambitious productiontolife.Featuringatalented castofmorethan30performers, SomethingRottenhighlightstheincrediblecommitment,creativityandenergyof ourlocalcommunity.

TheshowisdirectedbyShaelyn Crabtree,withchoreographybyReese ThurmerandvocaldirectionbyCarrie Guffy.Together,thiscreativeteamhas collaboratedtoensureeveryaspectof theproductionshines.

SetintheRenaissanceera, SomethingRottenfollowstheBottom brothers,NickandNigel,astheystruggle tofindsuccessinthetheatricalworld

whilecompetingwiththerockstarof thetime,WilliamShakespeare. Facedwithfinancialdifficultiesand Shakespeare'soverwhelmingpopularity,thebrothersseekthehelpofa soothsayerwhopredictsthenextbig thingintheatre:musicals!

Whatfollowsisawildlycomedic journeyastheyattempttocreatethe world'sfirstmusical,filledwithoverthe-topcharacters,cleversatire,and show-stoppingmusicalnumbers. Withamixofheartwarming momentsandoutrageouscomedy, SomethingRottenisamust-seefor theatreenthusiastsandnewcomers alike.

SomethingRottenwillbeon stageFeb.21throughMarch2with performancesFridaysandSaturdays at7p.m.andSundaysat3p.m.

Thetheatreislocatedat528 CulturalParkBlvd.inCapeCoral. Forticketsandinformation, call239-772-5862orvisitonlineat culturalparktheatre.org

TheFantasticks atPlayersCircleTheater

Stillfantasticafterallthese years,PlayersCircleTheater presentsTheFantasticks Feb.4throughMarch2.

TheFantastickstellsthe enchantingmusicaltaleofa boyandagirlwhofallmadlyin love,andthetwomeddlesome fatherswhotrytokeepthem apart.PlayersCirclebeckons audiencestousetheirimaginationandfollowthemintoa heartfeltandhypnoticworldof moonlightandmagic,asthey presentarenewedenergyto thisbelovedclassic.

“Thetitlesaysitall.Atthe coreofitsbreathtakingpoetry andsubtletheatricalsophisticationispurityandsimplicity. Theresultisatimelessfable thatmanagestobenostalgic anduniversalatthesame time,”statesPlayersCircle's associateartisticdirectorTed WioncekIII,whoservesas directorfortheproduction.

TheFantasticksopenedon May3,1960,(starringJerry Orbach)andplayedoffBroadwayfor17,162performancesbeforeclosingonJan. 13,2002,makingitthelongest runningmusicalinhistory.The Fantasticksfeaturesanawardwinningscoreincludingbreakoutsongslike“Tryto Remember”and“SoonIt’s GonnaRain”andmanymore.

“Rememberedandrenewed –thathasbeenourmission

throughoutthecreative process.Wearepayinghomagetotheoriginalproduction's vintagecharmwhilefindinga contemporaryresonanceto thisiconicclassic,”added Wioncek.

Theproductionwelcomes backseveralofPlayersCircle favorites,includingRachael Lord(Godspell),AJMendini (BedroomFarce,MyWay, Godspell),RickyPope(Ho! Ho!Ho!TheChristmasShow,I LoveYou,You’rePerfect…),as wellasintroducesseveralnew facestothePlayersCircle stage,includingBrad Chidester,JacobClanton, ChrisDurso,CraigSherman andLexiRaeSmith.

Thecastisjoinedbyan expertteamofdesigners, includingsetdesignbySteven McLean,costumedesignby SallyanneBianchetta,choreographybyKimberlySuskind, musicdirectionbyRickyPope, technicaldirectionbyGavin Whiteandproductionstage managementbyMeaghan Daley.

Theproductionwillalso featurea20minute,post-performancetalkbackfollowing theFeb.15performance.

Formoreinfoandtickets, visitPlayersCircleTheater.com orcall239-800-3292.Thetheatreislocatedat13211 McGregorBlvd.inFortMyers.

GoodBadPeopleatLabTheater

TheintenselyrawandthoughtprovokingplayGoodBadPeople, byYaleDramaPrizewinner RachelLynett,isonstageatThe LaboratoryTheaterofFloridain FortMyers.

GoodBadPeopleopensduring theaftermathofthedeathofAmiri Johnson,a23-year-oldBlackman livinginLosAngeleswhowas shotbyapoliceofficerwhiletakingoutthetrash.

HissisterJunereturnshometo helpherfamilyandfindsthather fatherhasdisappeared,hermotherisrefusingtoleaveherbedroom,andhersisterAudreis doingeverythinginherpowerto controlpublicperceptionsofAmiri’s death.

Oldresentmentsbegintoboil overasthethreewomenattempt,in verydifferentways,tonegotiatetheir privategriefagainstthepublicoutrage thatAmiri’sdeathhassparked.

DirectorSonyaMcCartersays,

“There'ssomethingcaptivatingabout seeingastoryplayoutonstagethat sparksmorequestionsthanit answers.Itreallymakesyouthink, challengesyourviews,andinvites

youtoempathizewithothers,evenif justforalittlewhile.GoodBad Peopledivesintothetoughtopicof losingalovedoneinaracially chargedincident,pushingusto reflectonhowsociety'stakeonthat tragedyshapesourownexperience ofit.”

TheplayfeaturesReneeFreeman (Miriam),DelisaSmith(Audre),Loyse Michel(June),EmilieBaartman (Lucy)andChloeElliot-Chan (Camille).

Remainingperformancedatesare Jan.30,31andFeb.6,7and8at 7:30p.m.withmatineesFeb.1and2 at2p.m.

Ticketsare$37eachor$10for studentswithvalidstudentIDs.There isanewThursdaynightspecialticket priceof$32eachforadults.Fortickets,calltheboxofficeat239-2180481orlaboratorytheaterflorida.com.

LaboratoryTheaterislocatedat 1634WoodfordAve.indowntownFort Myers.

Lucy(EmilieBaartman)andJune (LoyseMichel)faceoffinGoodBadPeople. photobySiskMedia

GulfshorePlayhousestagesDialMforMurder

GulfshorePlayhousepresentsDialMforMurderinthe MoranMainstageattheBaker TheatreandEducationCenter inNaplesnowthroughFeb.6.

Thisfreshadaptationofthe classictalethatinspiredAlfred Hitchcock’siconicfilmpromisesedge-of-your-seatsuspense,atwistedwebof intrigue,andsurprisesthatwill leaveaudiencesguessinguntil thefinalmoments.

“Iamsothrilledtohave onlyopenedournewBaker TheatreandEducationCenter twomonthsagoandto alreadybeinthepositionof havingtoextendashow,”said KristenCoury,CEOandproducingartisticdirectorof GulfshorePlayhouse.“Itreallyisa dreamcometrue.”

Thisproductionisdirectedby JacksonGay,whosepreviousworkon IntotheBreechesatGulfshore PlayhousehadNaplesaudiencesin stitches."Iamthrilledtobereturningto

GulfshorePlayhousewhereIonce againgettoworkwithGulfshore'sstellarstaffandcrewinoneofthemost beautifulsettingsintheworld,”said Gay.“Ilovedhearingtheaudience's laughterduringIntotheBreechesand nowIgettomakepeoplejumpoutof theirseatsastheyexperiencethe

heart-thumpingDialMFor Murder.Treachery,greedand illicitloveaffairsmakeupthe worldofDialManditwillbe somuchfuntosharethis fast-paced,clever,andterrifyingthrillerwiththeNaples community."

ThecastincludesAshley Bufkin(GulfshorePlayhouse: IntheNextRoom(orthe VibratorPlay))asMaxine Hadley,CaitlinClouthier (MiamiNewDrama: DangerousDays)asMargot Wendice,LiamCraig (Broadway:Boeing,Boeing) asInspectorHubbard,Lucas Dixon(YaleRep:Assassins)as TonyWendiceandChristopher JoelOnken(Broadway:The Inheritance)asLesgate.

TheBakerTheatreandEducation Centerislocatedat100GoodletteFrankRoadSouth,Naples.

Ticketscanbeorderedonlineat gulfshoreplayhouse.orgorbyphoneat 239-261-PLAY.

CaitlinCluthierasMargotWendiceinGulfshorePlayhouseʼs DialMforMurder. photobyNickAdams

Buddy:TheBuddyHollyStory atBroadwayPalmDinnerTheatre

Getreadytorockand rollasBroadwayPalm DinnerTheatrepresents Buddy:TheBuddyHolly Story,runningnow throughFeb.15.

Thiselectrifyingproductiontellstheinspiring storyofBuddyHolly’s meteoricrisetofame, celebratinghisoriginal soundandremarkable talent.

Audienceswillbe treatedtoliveperformancesofover20of BuddyHolly’sgreatest hits,including“Maybe Baby,”“EveryDay,” “PeggySue,”“That’llBe TheDay,”“OhBoy,”and “RaveOn,”aswellas RitchieValens’“La

Bamba”andTheBig Boppers’“ChantillyLace.” Experiencetheenergy, music,andlegacyofa truerock-and-rolllegendin thisunforgettablemusical journey.

TicketsforBuddy:The BuddyHollyStoryareon salenowandcanbepurchasedthroughthe BroadwayPalmwebsiteat broadwaypalm.com,callingtheboxofficeat239278-4422,orinpersonat thetheatrelocatedat1380 ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers. Showandmealprices startat$85,withshowonlyoptionsavailable. Groupdiscountsarealso offeredforpartiesof20or more.

CaughtintheNetatOffBroadway PalmthroughFeb.23

BroadwayPalmDinnerTheatreinvites youtolaughoutloudwithitsOff BroadwayPalmproductionofCaughtin theNet,runningnowthroughFeb.23.

Thisside-splittingfarce,writtenbyRay Cooney,istheuproarioussequeltothe hitcomedyRunforYourWife.

ThestoryfollowstaxidriverJohn Smith,whoisdesperatelytryingtokeep histwoseparatefamilies—andhis bigamy—asecret.Whenhisteenage childrenfromeachmarriageaccidentally meetonline,chaoserupts,leadingtoa webofhilarity,mistakenidentities,and franticcover-ups.

EnjoyanafternoonoreveningofnonstoplaughterinthecharmingOff BroadwayPalmTheatre.Getyourtickets nowforCaughtintheNetbyvisitingthe BroadwayPalmwebsiteatbroadwaypalm.com,callingtheboxofficeat239278-4422,orstoppingbythetheatrein personat1380ColonialBlvd.inFort Myers.

Showandmealpricesstartat$65, withshow-onlyoptionsavailable.Group discountsarealsoofferedforpartiesof 20ormore.

Short,intertwiningcomediesatFloridaRep

FloridaRepertoryTheatrepresents theplayBocaintheHistoricArcade TheatrefromFeb.11throughMarch2.

Bocaisaseriesofshortintertwiningcomediesthatfollowa groupofretireeswhosoakupthe goodlifeinthefictionalretirementcommunity,theBocaOasis. Theretheweatherholdssteady at75,justlikeBoca’swell-maintainedseniors,who,between roundsofgolf,pickleball,and Botox,discoverthekeytohappinesslieswithintheirverycommunity.

“JessicaProvenz’splayis fresh,funnyandasurprisingly familiarportrayalofretirementlife inFlorida,”saidGreg Longenhagen,producingartistic directoratFloridaRep.“Each vignetteinthisnewcomedy explorescommonanduncommonsituationsfacedbymenand womenofacertainage.Theout-

comesleaveaudiencesinstitches.”

Thecastfeaturesensemblemembers VikiBoyle(Ripcord)andWilliamMcNulty

(ASherlockCarol).NewYork-based actorsSusanCella,SusanJ.Jacksand BruceSabathmaketheirFloridaRep debutsandbringnotableBroadway, OffBroadway,regionaltheatre,televisionandfilmcredits.

FloridaRepensemblemember ChrisClavellidirectstheplayandis joinedbyanexpertcreativeteam includingsetdesignerJimHunter, costumedesignerKristinaTollefson, sounddesignerKatieLowe,lighting designerAbbyMayandstagemanagerJanineWochna.

SingleticketpricesforBocastart at$67forregularperformances fromFeb.14throughMarch2,with discountedpreviewpricingforperformancesonFeb.11-13.

Ticketsstartat$67andmaybe purchasedonlineatwww.floridarep.orgorbycallingthebox officeindowntownFortMyersat 239-332-4488ortoll-freeat877787-8053.

BloomsdayatArtStageStudioTheatre

FloridaRepertoryTheatrepresentsBloomsdayfromJan. 28toMarch2intheimmersiveArtStageStudioTheatrein downtownFortMyers.

BloomsdayiswrittenbyStevenDietz,theauthorof Becky’sNewCar.ThestorytakesplaceduringDublin’sannual“Bloomsday”celebrationandfollowsamiddle-aged Americanacademic,Robert,whoreturnstoIrelandtoreunite withthewomanwhocapturedhisheartthirty-fiveyearsearlier. Dancingbackwardthroughtime,RobertandCaitretracetheir stepsanddiscovertheiryoungerselves–Robbieand Caithleen.Toldwithwit,humor,andheart,Bloomsdayisa buoyant,movingstoryaboutmakingthemostofthepresent beforeitbecomesthepast.

ThecastfeaturesNewYork-basedactorsLynnHawleyand JessicaMoshermakingtheirFloridaRepdebutsalongside returningguestartistDukeLafoonwhoappearedinFlorida Rep’sMaytagVirginin2023andBraydieAldrich,a2023-2024 seasoninternwhoappearedinFloridaRep’sTheatrefor

YoungAudiencetouringproductionsandthe2024PlayLab Festival.

FloridaRepensemblememberMaureenHeffernandirects theplayandisjoinedbyanexpertcreativeteamincluding ensemblemembersetdesignerRichardCrowell,costume designerCharleneGross,sounddesignerKatieLowe,lighting designerWestonWilkersonandstagemanagementbyByron F.Abens.

“StevenDietz’stime-travellovestorybeautifullyaddresses theinnocenceofyouth,middle-ageregrets,andthepossibilitiesofwhatifs,”saidFloridaRepproducingartisticdirector GregLongenhagen.“Whatifyoucouldgobackintimeand giveyourselfadviceonlove?Wouldyouryoungerselflisten? Wouldanythingchange?‘Bloomsday’exploresthispremiseby takingatouchingandheartfeltapproach.”

Ticketsstartat$67andmaybepurchasedonlineat www.floridarep.orgorbycallingtheboxofficeat239-332-4488 ortoll-freeat877-787-8053.

Susan J.Jacks

Bruce Sabath

Susan Cella

Viki Boyle

William McNulty

WidevarietyonstageatTheBelleTheatre

ByTylerYoung

What’syourfavoritetheatre genre?Mystery?Comedy? Musical?Classic?NewWork?

Greatnews!Nomatterwhat you’refavorite,wehavesomethingforeveryoneatTheBelle inFebruary.

OnstagethroughFeb.9,the hillsarealivewithTheSoundof Music.Ataleofresistance, courage,andjoyTheSoundof Musicfeaturesanunforgettable Tony,GrammyandAcademy AwardwinningBestScore, includinglegendaryfavorites “MyFavoriteThings,”“Do-ReMi,”“ClimbEv’ryMountain,” “Edelweiss”and“TheSoundof Music.”

SoundofMusicisonstagenowthroughFeb.9 atTheBelleTheatreinCapeCoral.

Bringingusagoodlaughistheheartwarmingcomedy,Harvey.OnstageFeb. 14–Feb.23,thestoryofElwoodP. Dowdandhisbestfriend,a6-footinvisiblerabbitnamedHarveyexploresfriendship,acceptanceandthejoyofliving withanopenheart.

ClosingoutFebruary,DirtyRotten

Scoundrelstakesthestagewithahighenergy,laugh-out-loudstoryabouttwo charmingconmen,Lawrenceand Freddy.Theyworktheirscamson wealthywomenontheglamorousFrench Riviera,andeventuallyfindthemselves competingforthesameterritory,aplan tooutsmarteachotherandmistaken identitiesmakesthisproductiononenot

HarveywillbestagedFeb.14–23.

tobemissed.DirtyRottenScoundrels willrunFeb.28–March16.

Ticketsforourentire2024-2025seasonarenowavailable!Visitourwebsite atTheBelleTheatre.comorcallourbox officeat239-323-5533toreserveyour seatstoday.Stayconnectedwithuson Facebook(@thebelletheatre)forallthe latestupdates.

TheBelleTheatreislocatedat2708 SantaBarbraBlvd.,unit135,Cape Coral.

TylerYoungisfounderandexecutive directorofTheBelleTheatre

MurderMysteryDinnerTrainroll ingin2025

TheMurderMysteryDinner TraininFortMyersisrolling againatfullspeedin2025.

AMurderofCrowsiscurrently beingperformedWednesdays throughSundaysuntilMarch2.

Thedinnertrain’sseasonof suspensewillcontinuewith DeathandOtherPeopleMarch5 -May4,TheEnemyofMy EnemyisMyEnemyMay7July6,Today’sForecast...Murder July9-Sept.7,Devil’sTrain Sept.10-Nov.16andHoliday HavocNov.19-Dec.24.

ForValentine’sDay,the MurderMysteryDinnerTrain encouragesyoutocomeaboard theSweetheartExpressFeb.12 -Feb.14.

AnEastercelebrationis plannedforSunday,April20at5:30p.m.

TheMurderMysteryDinnerTrainrunsontheSeminoleGulfRailway. Thestationislocatedat2805ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers. Reserveonlineatsemgulf.comorcall239-275-8487

GulfshorePlayhousestages TheLehmanTriology

KristenCoury,CEOand producingartisticdirectorof GulfshorePlayhouse announcedthecastandcreativeteamofthecritically acclaimedTonyAward-winningplayTheLehmanTrilogy.

Thistheatricalmasterpiece offersasweepingexploration oftheAmericanDreamand theriseandfallofoneofthe mostinfluentialfinancial dynastiesinhistory.

Thisepicproduction chroniclesthejourneyofthe Lehmanbrothers,fromtheir humblebeginningsas Bavarianimmigrantsin1844 totheirroleinshapingglobal finance—andtheirfirm'sultimatecollapsein2008.Over thecourseofthreecaptivatingacts,threepowerhouse actorsportraymorethan50 charactersovernearly170 years,deliveringperformancesthataremonumentalyet intimate.

Thecastincludesastellar lineupofEquityactors,includingGulfshorefavoriteIan MerrillPeakes(Gulfshore Playhouse:MaytagVirgin, SomethingIntangible)as HenryLehman&others; GeoffreyCantor(Broadway: SideMan;TV:Marvel’s Daredevilseries)asEmanuel Lehman&othersandCody Nickell(GulfshorePlayhouse: Constellations,Jacob Marley’sChristmasCarol) portraysMayerLehman& others.

DirectedbyGulfshore PlayhouseveteranJeffrey Binder,TheLehmanTrilogy featuresanextraordinary

designteamwhobringsthe storytolifewithstunningvisualsandsound.Scenicdesign isbyBaronE.PughwithcostumedesignbyKircheLeigh Zeile.GrahamZellersreturns toGulfshoreaslighting designer,whilesounddesign andoriginalmusicisbeing craftedbyLindsayJones. DialectscoachingisbyGary Logan,andtheproductionis beingstagemanagedby MadelynHawver.Thisproductionhasbeencastby castingdirectorMichael Cassara,CSA.

“I’msoexcitedthatThe LehmanTrilogyisoneofthe playsKristenchoseforthe inauguralyearinthenew StruthersStudio,”shared Binder.“Withoutaprosceniumtohidesetsandpropsin thewingsandforceyoureye toaparticularplace,the Struthersdrawsustothe mostfundamentalaspectof theatre—theconnection betweentheactorandthe audiencethroughthestory.”

Performancesrunnow throughMarch2atTheBaker TheatreandEducation Center,StruthersStudio,100 Goodlette-FrankRoadSouth, Naples.Ticketscanbepurchasedatgulfshoreplayhouse.orgorbycallingthe boxofficeat239-261-7529.

Ticketsstartat$40. Discountedticketsareavailableforpatronsunder35; educators;familiescomposed oftwoadultsandtwochildren;activemilitary,veterans, firstresponders,andtheir immediatefamilies.

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Ian Peakes Geoffrey Cantor

TheNaplesPlayers: ThePlayThatGoesWrong

TheNaplesPlayers bringside-splittingcomedytothestagewiththe award-winning Broadwayhit,ThePlay ThatGoesWrong,runningnowthroughFeb. 16inthenewlyrenovatedKizzieTheater.

Ariotousmixofphysicalcomedy,technical mishaps,anddelightfully clumsyperformances, ThePlayThatGoes Wrongfollowstheamateurtheatretroupeof theCornleyDrama Societyastheyattempt tostageamurdermystery.Withcollapsing sets,forgottenlines,and uncooperativeprops, chaosreignssupreme—leavingaudiencesinstitches.

Theproductionboastsanoutstandingcastoflocaltalent,including

ColeButcher,ChristianConn,James Duggan,KitFitzsimons,Sarah Gamblin,BradGoetz,EricaJones, TinaMoroni,andMichaelSantos. Addingtothemagic,thecreative

teamfeaturesTonynominatedsound designerJoshuaReid, whopreviouslylenthis expertisetoTNP’ssummer2024productionof 42ndStreet.

“Wearethrilledto welcomeJoshuaReid backtoTNPforthisproduction,”saidBryce Alexander,CEOand executiveartisticdirector ofTNP.“Hisincredible expertise,pairedwith thetalentofourcast andcrew,ensuresthat ThePlayThatGoes Wrongwillbeatechnicalandcomedicmasterpiece.

Ticketsareavailable onlineatNaplesPlayers.orgorbycalling239-263-7990.TheNaples PlayersKizzieTheaterislocatedat 7015thAve.S.,Naples.

RadiumGirls atFGCUTheatre

RadiumGirls,writtenby D.W.Gregoryanddirectedby FGCUalumniBrittneyBrady, willbestageinTheatreLabin theArtsComplexatFGCU.

Thisproductionwillrun fromFeb.14-23.

PerformanceswillbeFeb. 14,15,21and22at7:30 p.m.andFeb.16,22and23 at2p.m.Therewillalsobea discussionwiththecastand crewfollowingthe2p.m.performanceonFeb.22.

Basedonactualhistorical events,RadiumGirlsdepicts theplightoftheAmerican femalefactoryworkerswho sufferedanddiedfromradiumpoisoningwhileworking withluminousradium-based paintacenturyago.

Theplayrecountsthe excruciatingjourneyof Grace,Kathryn,andIreneas theyfacedownthecallous institutionsthatcausedthem harmandtriedtosilence

them,whiletheyseekjustice incourt.RadiumGirlsurges ustobearwitnessand rememberwhathappens whenprofitsareprioritized overpeople,whenwomen aresilenced,andhow unyieldingperseverancecan bringaboutchangewhen individualsadvocateforjusticeforall.

Thisproductionwillfeature theworkofTheatreProgram alumni,includingdirector BrittneyBrady(’11),scenic designerLeaPick(’24),lightingdesignerMaddie Anderson(‘21),costume designerNateTria(’19)and assistanttechnicaldirector KyleCarson(’24),withthe marketinggraphicfortheproductiondesignedbyOlivia Daley(’23).

Ticketsare$15forthe generalpublicand$7forstudentsandcanbepurchased atfgcu.edu/theatrelab.

CamelotonstageatMACC

SouthwestFloridaTheatre CompanywillopenitsproductionofLernerand Loewe’sCamelotonJan.29 attheMusicandArts CommunityCenter(MACC).

Theproductionwillrun throughFeb.8withperformancesoccurringon Wednesdaysat7p.m., Thursdaysat2and7p.m., Fridaysat7:30p.m.and Saturdaysat2and7:30p.m.

Patronswillexperiencethe smallcasttheatricalproductionofthebelovedmusical. BorrowingfromArthurianlegends,CamelotisLernerand Loewe’sfantasticalmasterpiecewhichtriumphedon Broadwaywithitsrichscore, boastingsuchgemsas“IfI WouldLeaveYou,”“The LustyMonthofMay”andof course“Camelot.”

CamelotstarsBranch

FieldsasArthur,Elizabeth D’AiutoasGuenevereand ScottO’BrienasLancelotwith CalebPless,GriffinCole, KoleMckinely,Keenan PasquaandCiaranWelchin supportingrolesasthe KnightsoftheRoundTable.

Theshowisdirectedby JeremyWebb,withJulie Carverasmusicdirector, KimberlySuskindaschoreographer,BrianJannsenas sounddesigner,MayaFaye Gordonascostumedesigner, DevonGarbusaslighting designer,andNiaBennservingasstagemanager.The showisproducedbyMaestro AndrewKurtz.

Fortickets,calltheGulf CoastSymphonyboxofficeat 239-277-1700.MusicandArts CommunityCenterislocated at13411ShireLaneinFort Myers.

TheatreZonecontinuesseason ofmusicalswith TheRink

TheatreZonecontinuesits20th anniversaryseasonwiththeFeb.6openingofTheRink,theBroadwayroller-skatingmusicalaboutamotherseekingto moveonwithherlifeandalong estrangeddaughterhopingtocomeback home.

“TheRinkisamusicalaboutlettinggo ofthepastwhilerestoringthebondsthat endure,”explainsTheatreZone’sfounding artisticdirectorMarkDanni.“It’sastory aboutarelationshiptornapartbyanger anddeceptionandhowitcanberebuilt withforgiveness–allsettoincredible musicandlyricsbythelegendaryteamof JohnKanderandFredEbb,”headds. KanderandEbbaretherenowned teambehindCabaret;Chicago;Kissof theSpiderWoman;TheVisit,andthe world-famoussong,“NewYork,New York.”TheRinkwastheir10thcollaboration.

ThebookforTheRinkisbyTerrence McNally.LizaMinnelliandChitaRivera originatedtherolesonBroadwayin1984, andRiverawonherfirstTonyawardand DramaDeskAwardforherperformance asAnna.

TheoriginalversionofTheRinkhas notbeenavailableforlicensingfor40 years.“Thiswillbethefirsttimeinfour decadesthatanyonewillhearthisstory

andmusicasoriginallyintended,”Danni said.

TheatreZone’saccesstotheoriginal materialisduetoDanni’spersonalconnectionwithJohnKander.“Iloveddoing TheRink,”Kanderremarkedinarecent interview.“Theshowwasanincredible, emotionallyfulfillingexperienceandit’sa pieceI’mespeciallyproudof.ItrepresentssomeofFredandTerrence’sbest work.AndI’mjustthrilledit’sbeingdone atTheatreZone.”

Setin1978inadecliningConey Island-styleamusementboardwalk,The Rinktellsthemother-daughterrelationshipthroughflashbacks,movingthrough the1950s,1960sand1970s,andreflectingtheculturalshiftsoftheeras.

TheRinkalsoofferslighthearted momentsthroughitsdancenumbersand thecomediccharmof“TheWreckers,”six maleperformerswhoplayvariouscharacters,includingwomenintheflashbacks.

KarenMolnarDannileadstheproductionasAnna,themotherandownerofthe skatingrink.Aseasonedactressandchoreographer,andTheatreZone’sassociate artisticdirectorandco-founder,Danni alsochoreographstheshow.She describesTheRink’schoreographyasa nostalgicjourney,featuringroller-skating numbers,swingdancing,discoand

CharlottePlayerscontinuetheirseason withmorelaughswhentheypresentDrinking HabitsbyTomSmith.TheplayrunsFeb.6 throughFeb.28attheLangdonPlayhousein PortCharlotte.

Accusations,mistakenidentities,and romancesrunwildinthis,laugh-out-loud farce.TwonunsattheSistersofPerpetual Sewinghavebeensecretlymakingwineto keeptheconventopen,butPaulandSally, reportersandformerfiancées,arehotontheir trail.Theygoundercoverasanunandpriest, buttheirpresencespursparanoiathroughout theconventthatspieshavebeensentfrom Rometoshutthemdown.Wineandsecrets arespilledaseveryonetriestopreservethe

Broadwaysoft-shoestyles.

SarahBethGaneystarsasAngel, Anna’sestrangeddaughter.Thismarks hersecondTheatreZoneappearance afterCarrie:TheMusical,inwhichshecostarredwithKarenMolnarDanni.“Angel loveshermothermorethananything, eventhoughsheoriginallylefthomefeelingbetrayed,”Ganeyexplains.

OthercastmembersincludeAdolpho Blaire,WillKnoop,MasonHensley, JacksonMattek,GianniSaverio,Hugo MorenoandAniceDucanes.

TheRinkwillrunFeb.6throughFeb. 16withperformancesat7:30p.m.Feb.6 –8andFeb.13–6and2p..matinees Feb.8,9,15and16.

Ticketpricesrangefrom$50to$85.A post-showtalkbackwiththecastandcreativeteamwilltakeplaceaftertheFeb. 13performanceatnoadditionalcharge. Visitwww.theatre.zoneforinformationand ticketsorcall888-966-3352.TheatreZone performsitsmusicalproductionsinthe 250-seatG&LTheatrelocatedinNaples at13275LivingstonRoad,betweenPine RidgeandVanderbiltBeachroads,ina dedicatedbuildingattheCommunity SchoolofNaples.

conventandreconnectwithlostloves.The localproductionisdirectedbyJerryJones withscenicdesignbyRonBates.

TicketsareonsalenowandmaybepurchasedthroughtheCharlottePlayerswebsite www.charlotteplayers.orgorattheLangdon Playhouseboxofficeat1182MarketCirclein PortCharlotteorbycalling941-255-1022. Additionally,theCharlottePlayersarepresentingthreeshowsattheCharlotteHarbor EventandConferenceCenterinFebruary. TheshowsincludetheEdwardsTwinsFeb. 10&11at7:30p.m.,PaulAnkaSongbook TributeFeb.16at2p.m.andaJamesTaylor tributeFeb.24at7:30p.m.Theeventcenter islocatedat75TaylorSt.,PuntaGorda.

SarahBeth Ganey

Karen MolnarDanni

TheatreConspiracypresentsJitney

TheatreConspiracyatAlliancefor theArtswillpresentJitneyby AugustWilsonintheFouldsTheatre thisFebruary.

ThisproductionrunsFeb.13-15, 20-22at7:30p.m.andFeb.23at2 p.m.Ticketsare$35fornon-members,$27formembersand$15for studentswithvalidID.

Setinthe1970sinPittsburgh’s HillDistrict,Jitneyoffersagripping portrayaloftheunofficial,unlicensed taxidrivers—jitneys—whoservea communityneglectedbytraditional taxiservices.Atitsheartisalively, richlytexturedcabstationownedby JimBecker,wherearagtaggroupof driverssharetheirstrugglesandtriumphs.

Throughasymphonyofconversationthatsings,swings,andsoars, Wilsonexploresprofoundthemesof familyconflict,racism,addiction,and thelastingimpactoftheVietnamWar.Thismasterful ensemblepiececapturestheresilienceandhumanityof thedriversandthecommunitytheyserve.

JitneyistheeighthinstallmentinWilson’scelebrated

PittsburghCycle,whichchronicles AfricanAmericanlifeineachdecade ofthe20thcentury.Atwo-time PulitzerPrizewinner,Wilson’s extraordinarybodyofworkalso includesFences,ThePianoLesson, andMaRainey’sBlackBottom.

AugustWilsonismostknownfor hisAmericanCenturyCycle,acollectionoftenplaysthatspanacross decadestodocumentAfrican Americanexperiencesinthe20th century.Theplayschroniclethe effectofsocialandhistoricalsituationsofeachdecadeonindividual character.Jitneyischronologically theeighthofthetenplays,andthe sixthoftheperformancesatAFTA.

TheatreConspiracyhasmadethe commitmenttoproducealltenofthe CenturyCycleworks.

Thelocalproductionisdirectedby SonyaMcCarter.

AllperformanceswilltakeplaceattheAllianceforthe Arts,locatedat10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers. Ticketscanbepurchasedonlineatartinlee.orgorbycalling239-939-2787.

JesusChristSuperstar

TheLaboratory TheaterofFloridawill presenttheiconicrock operaJesusChrist SuperstarFeb.28 throughMarch23.

WithlyricsbyTimRice andmusicbyAndrew LloydWeber,JesusChrist Superstarisarockopera thathascaptivatedaudiencesforover50years. ToldfromJudasIscariot’s pointofview,theshow focusesonthefinalweek ofthelifeofJesusof Nazareth.

LabTheaterartistic directorToddLymansays, “ThisproductionofJesusChristSuperstaraimstostripaway thereverenceandpresentaraw,humanstoryoffaith,doubt, andbetrayal,exploringthetimelessthemesofpower,celebrity, andthepriceofrevolutionthroughacontemporarylens.”

Utilizinginnovativestaging,dynamicchoreography,and powerfulrockmusictodelveintothecharacters'complexities andtheenduringrelevanceoftheirstrugglestocreateavisceralandemotionallychargedexperiencethatresonateswith today’saudiences.

Thisisnotatraditionalreligiousspectacle,butanexaminationofhumannature.Itismoreareflectiononthedangersof blindfaithandtheimportanceofcriticalthinking.Weinviteyou tojoinusonthisjourneyaswerediscoverthepassionand powerofthisiconicrockopera.

Fromitselectrifyingscoretoitsrevolutionarystorytelling, JesusChristSuperstarcontinuestocaptivateaudiences aroundtheglobewithitspowerfulmessageandunforgettable

Theweddingplannersarebackfortheir thirdseasonatTheElksClubinBonita. JoeyandMaria’sComedyItalianWedding isaninteractivedinnershowthatbeganin Bostonin1992.

TheshowwaswrittenbyDarlyne Franklin,formerlyanativeEastBostonian, nowfulltimeresidentofBonitaSprings.

Theshowwasderivedfromherobservinghowbackinthe1990speopleenjoyed thetrendingmurdermysteriesandkaraoke. MerginghercomedyandTVwritingexperienceshedecidedtowriteanItaliancomedywedding.Aneventwheretheaudience ispartoftheshow,they’retheinvited

music.Setagainstthe backdropofJesus Christ'sfinaldays,this groundbreakingmusical takesaudiencesonarivetingjourneythrough faith,betrayal,and redemption.Withits dynamicblendofrock, gospel,andcontemporary music,JesusChrist Superstartranscendsthe boundariesoftraditional theater,creatingan immersiveexperiencethat speakstoaudiencesofall agesandbackgrounds.

DirectedbyAnnette Trossbach,withmusic directionbyW.EarlSparrowJr.,andchoreographybyErica Fiore,thisshowfeaturesAseemUpadhyay(Jesus),Cameron Rogers(Judas),BrasheenaKinney(MaryMagdelene), JonattanDeclet(Peter),DanielKinney(JamesandU/Sfor Jesus),DerekKemp(SimonZealotesadU/SforJames), DominicAbney(Caiaphas),BrittanyRingsdore(KingHerod), TraceMeier(PontiusPilate),JencyEmo(Annas),RileyHart (SouldGirl),andTracyWeaver,TillmanEmo,ChristianRivero, GuineereBortnicker-Kiniry,LauraPerera,RaulMorales,and CierraLindo(ensemble).

PerformancedatesareFeb.28,March1,6,7,8,13,14,15, 20,21and22at7:30p.m.withmatineessetforMarch2,9, 16and23at2p.m.Half-pricepreviewnightsareFeb.26and 27at7:30p.m.

Fortickets,calltheboxofficeat239-218-0481oronlineat www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com.Thetheatreislocatedat 1634WoodfordAve.indowntownFortMyers.

guests,theydance,drink,eat,minglewith eachotherandthebridalparty.

Believing“it’sbesttowritewhatyou know,”shemadetheshowlikeherown

familiestraditionalweddings,Italian.At everyItalianwedding,thedadchoosesthe music,theunclesingsMacktheKnife,the groomsmanmakesarevealingtoastabout thegroom,theNonnasingsthewrong lyricstoCellaluna,someoneoverdrinks, someonegetsa“weekendpassfromjail” fromthegovernor,youknow,aregular Italianwedding!It’sablast.

Joey&Maria’sComedyWeddingisperformedattheBonitaEsteroElks,3231 CoconutRoad,nowthroughApril6.Tickets are$75andincludedinner.

Forticketsandinfo,call1-888-562-7537 orvisitonlineatcomedyitalianwedding.com

CrazyforYouopensFeb.21

Getreadytobeswept offyourfeetasBroadway PalmDinnerTheatrepresentstheTonyAward-winningmusicalcomedyCrazy forYou,runningfromFeb. 21throughApril5.

Thishigh-energyproductionfeaturesthetimeless musicofGeorgeandIra Gershwinandisfilledwith dazzlingdancenumbers, laugh-out-loudmoments, andunforgettablesongs. FollowthejourneyofBobby Child,ayoungbankerwith dreamsofbecominga Broadwaystar,whoissent toforecloseonasmall-town theater.

Inatwistoffate,hefallsinlovewiththetheaterowner’sdaughter, Polly,andgoestogreatlengths—includingimpersonatingafamous Broadwayproducer—tosavethetheaterandwinherheart.

AudienceswillbedelightedbyclassicGershwintuneslike“IGot Rhythm,”“EmbraceableYou”and“SomeonetoWatchOverMe.”

Ticketsareonsalenowandcanbepurchasedthroughthe BroadwayPalmwebsiteatbroadwaypalm.com,callingtheboxofficeat 239-278-4422,orinpersonatthetheatrelocatedat1380ColonialBlvd. inFortMyers.

SavannahSippingSociety atOffBroadwayPalm

BroadwayPalmDinnerTheatreinvites youtoenjoyaneveningoflaughterand camaraderiewithitsOffBroadwayPalm productionofSavannahSippingSociety, playingFeb.28throughApril13.

Thisheartwarmingcomedyfromthe playwrightsofTheSweetDelilahSwim ClubandTheHallelujahGirlstellsthe delightfulstoryoffriendship,resilience andsecondchances.

JoinfourSouthernwomen,eachfacingacrossroadsintheirlives,asthey formanunlikelybondduringweekly happyhours.Throughtheirsassyhumor andmutualsupport,theynavigatelife’s twistsandturns,discoveringit’snever toolatetoreignitetheirzestforlifeand formlastingfriendships.Audienceswill betreatedtoanightoflaugh-a-minute comedy,loveandarefreshingreminder ofthepoweroffemalefriendship.

Ticketscanbepurchasedthrough thewebsiteatbroadwaypalm.com, callingtheboxofficeat239-278-4422, orinpersonatthetheatreat1380 ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers.

Allianceshowcasesmembersof SWFloridaPastelSociety

TheAlliancefortheArts invitesthepublictoitsopening receptionforthreenewgallery exhibitionsonFriday,Feb.7 from5to7p.m.

Themaingalleryexhibition, PurelyPastel,featurestheworks ofmembersoftheSouthwest FloridaPastelSociety.Theatre GallerywillfeaturetheWorksof PaulFirmin.TerryLynnSpry’s StudioPainterswillbefeatured intheMemberGallery.Light refreshmentswillbeprovidedby JayneBaker.

TheSouthwestFloridaPastel Society(SWFPS)wasfounded in2001bySandyJackoboice,a winterresidentofNaples,who recognizedtheneedforaformal grouptopromotesoftpastelart. Initiallyformedasasatelliteof theGreatLakesPastelSociety, thegroupbecameindependent inJanuary2002,establishingits ownleadershipandlaterjoining theInternationalAssociationof PastelSocieties(IAPS).

ByDecember2002,membershiphadgrownto40andhas sinceexpandedtoaround100. Thesocietyoperatesasa 501(c)(3)nonprofit,hosting monthlymeetings(October–May),children’spastelworkshops,theSamPlatt Scholarshipforhighschoolseniors,pleinairoutings,workshops withrenownedinstructors,and anonlinenationalshow.

Paul“KINI”Firminisprimarily atraditionalartistmakingmodernstrides.Heexploresboth2D and3Dart,howeverhispreferredmediumispaint.Paul’s workexploresthemarriage betweenthephysicalandspiritualandreflectshisownexaminationofhisspiritandthehuman conditionasawholeinthe hopesofbetterconnectingthe worldthroughunderstanding.

Firminhasparticipatedin exhibitionsacrossSouthFlorida andhasbeenawardedhonors suchastheSanibel-Captiva RotaryClubofExcellenceAward (2018),andtheRobert RauschenbergResidency PrivateStudioTourAward (2018),Methods&Concept Scholarship(2023),Southwest FloridaFineCraftGuildAwardof Excellence(2023),andFGCU ArtGalleriesFeaturedArtist Award.Paulcurrentlyresidesin SouthFloridawherehewas raised,andcontinueshispaintingpracticewhileexploringnew techniquesandnewmediums.

FordecadesattheAlliance, variouspaintersofalllevelsand interestshavecometogether underthetutelageofTerryLynn Sprytoexplorecreativepossibilitiesandtofurthertheirabilities. Usingprimarilyoilsandacrylics, theseartistslearnnotonlyfrom herteachings,demosanddiscussions,butalsofromeach

other.Withtheconfidencethatcomesfromasupportive andjoyfulatmosphere,thestudiopaintersoftenstepout oftheircomfortzonesandfindtherearenolimitswhenit comestoexpressingthemselvesthroughfineart. TheseexhibitswillbeondisplayfromFeb.7–27. TheAlliancecampusandgalleriesareopentothe publicfrom9a.m.to7p.m.TuesdaythroughFriday,and from9a.m.to1p.m.onSaturdays.Thecampusislocatedat10091McGregorBlvd.justsouthofColonial BoulevardinFortMyers.Formoreinformation,call 239-939-2787,visitonlineatwww.ArtInLee.org

PaulFirmin

RutheSholler

astudentofTerryLynnSpry

LisbethAscanioexhibitatDAASCo-OpGallery

DAASCo-OpArtGallery &Giftsisshowcasing FloridaVibesbyartist LisbethAscanioinFebruary.

Theopeningreceptionis scheduledfortheevening ofFriday,Feb.7from5:30 to9p.m.Thisisafree event,andtheadjacentArts &EatsCaféwillbeopen duringthesamehours.

Ascanioisamultifaceted artistskilledintherealmsof abstractandfigurative expression.Herartisticjourneybeganatatenderage, inspiredbyherelderartistic brother.Bytheageof seven,theartistcouldfaithfullyrenderportraitswith meticulousprecision,nurturingherinnateconnection withart.Thisprofoundaffinityledherdownthepathoffashion design,whereshefurtherhonedhervisualacumen,seamlessly mergingitwiththeworldofcouture.

“Mycreativeendeavorisrootedintheambitiontocraft piecesthatseamlesslycoexistwiththeirsurroundings,radiating theirintrinsicessence,light,andpositiveenergy.Eachstroke andhueaimtoimbuetheviewerwithasenseoftranquility, offeringrespitefromthecomplexitiesofourmodernworld,”said Ascanio,whosefemalefacerenderingsandformsholdaspe-

cialfascinationandinnate elegance,whilecurvature servesasthecornerstoneof manyofhercreations.This penchantisundoubtedly influencedbyherdeep-seatedconnectiontotheworld offashion.

Theartist’sappetite knowsnobounds;thecaptivatingrealmofabstractart beckonswithitsbeguiling danceofcolorsandtextures.Shefindsherself drawnintoamesmerizing tapestryofcreativity, embracingtheboundless potentialitoffers.“Mywellspringofinspirationflows fromtheceaselesscadence oflife,observedinthe everydayworldandthrough therichgalleryofimagesadorningsocialmediaandtheinternet.Thesemyriadinfluences,whenmergedwithmyuniqueperspective,culminateinoriginal,evocativeartworksthataremy truepassion,”concludesAscanio.

DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Giftsislocatedat10051 McGregorBlvd.,suite104inFortMyers,(adjacenttoArts& EatsCafé)ontheAlliancefortheArtscampus.Galleryhours areWednesdaytoSunday10a.m.to2p.m.Detailsaboutthe venuecanbefoundatdaascoop.comorcall239-955-0422.

BonitaSpringsArtFestivalFeb.8&9

ArtsBonitaisdelightedtoannounce itssecondBonitaSpringsNationalArt FestivaltakingplaceonSaturday,Feb. 8andSunday,Feb.9from10a.m.to5 p.m.atscenicRiversideParkindowntownBonitaSprings.

BuildingonthesuccessofJanuary’s festival—whichdrewinanestimated attendanceof7,500patronsandfeaturedanextensiveartistroster–the Februaryeventpromisesaneven greatershowcaseofworld-classtalent andartistry.

Thispremiereventbringstogether someofthemostaccomplishedartists fromacrosstheUnitedStatesand beyond.Visitorscanexploreanincrediblearrayoffineart,includingpaintings, glasswork,metalsculptures,woodwork, jewelry,andmixedmedia.Eachpiece isatestamenttotheartists’expertise andcreativity,offeringcollectorsandart enthusiastsalikeachancetoacquire unique,high-qualityworks.Thefestival’sreputationforexcellenceattracts nationallyrenownedartistsandemergingtalents,ensuringadiverseand

dynamicexperienceforall.

AspartofArtsBonita’s25th AnniversaryCelebration,thefestivalwill hostanexclusiveartistreceptionon Friday,Feb.10attheVisualArts Center.Theeveningoffersattendees thechancetomeettalentedartistsand enjoyafestivestarttotheweekend’s activities.

FamiliesareinvitedtotheKids Corner,whereyoungcreativescanparticipateinfunandengagingartsactivitiestailoredforchildrenofallages. Beer,waterandsoftdrinkswillbeavailablethroughoutfestivalgroundsto keepvisitorsrefreshedacrossthe event.

“Iamthrilledwiththeexceptional qualityofartistswhowillbeparticipatingintheFebruaryshow,”said MaureenRoberts,ArtsBonitafestival director.“Theirincredibletalentand dedicationtotheircraftwillundoubtedly provideanunforgettableexperiencefor everyonewhoattends.”

Foodenthusiastswilldelightinthe diverseculinaryofferingspresentedby

RooftopatRiverside,theevent’ssponsor.Attendeescanenjoydelectable dishesfromavarietyoffoodtrucks, featuringfreshseafood,Mexicancuisine,andmoretosatisfyeverypalate.

TheFebruaryNationalFineArt Festivalisfreetoattend,withasuggesteddonationof$10.Proceedswill directlysupportArtsBonita’smission, fundingover$150,000inscholarships forunderservedyouthandeducational programsinTitle1Schools.Thesecontributionsplayavitalroleinmakingthe artsaccessibletoeveryonewhilefosteringcreativityforfuturegenerations.

"WearedeeplydedicatedtobringingexcellencetoBonitaSpringsand SouthwestFlorida,"saidAlyonaUshe, executivedirectorofArtsBonita."Our festivalsnotonlycelebratetheartsbut alsosupportvitalprogramsthatenrich ourcommunityandinspirethenext generation."

Formoreinformationaboutthefestival,theartistreception,orArtsBonita’s programs,visitartsbonita.orgorcall 239-495-8989.

ArtsACTGalleryindowntownFortMyerswillfeaturethe colorfulworksofartistAmanda ZirzowinFebruary.

Anopeningreceptionwillbe heldFriday,Feb.7from5to9 p.m.inconjunctionwiththe monthlyFortMyersArtWalk.

AmandaC.ZirzowisaFort Myers-basedartistwhose vibrantandevocativepaintings capturetheintricatebeautyof natureanditsconnectionsto humanexperience.Amanda's workisdeeplyrootedinher backgroundasascientist, blendingherexpertiseinbiologywithhercreativevisionto createpiecesthatareboththoughtprovokingandvisuallycaptivating.Her passionforthenaturalworldshines throughineverybrushstroke,asshe skillfullyhighlightsthedetailsandstoriesbehindhersubjects.

Amanda'sartisticjourneyisinspired byherexperiencesinthefieldand underwater.AsacertifiedSCUBAdiver andenvironmentaleducator,shehas

exploredcoralreefs,observeddiverse marineecosystemsandworkedhandsonwithconservationefforts.These adventuresfuelhercreativity,giving herauniqueperspectivethatshe translatesontocanvas.Amanda'sabilitytoinfusecolorandemotionintoher depictionsofwildlife,marinelife,and landscapesinvitesviewerstoseethe worldthroughhereyes-aworldwhere

scienceandartcoexistharmoniously.

Hercurrentexhibitfeaturesa collectionofworksthatcelebrate theresilienceandcomplexityof Florida'secosystems.Fromthe luminousdepthsofcoralreefsto thevibrantlifethrivinginmangrovesandestuaries,eachpaintingtellsastoryofbalance,adaptation,andtheinterconnectednessofalllivingthings.Amanda alsodrawsattentiontothechallengesfacedbytheseecosystems,encouragingviewersto reflectontheirroleinpreserving thenaturalworld.

Inadditiontoherart,Amanda isadedicatededucatorandadvocate forenvironmentalawareness.

SheteachesbiologyandmicrobiologyatFloridaSouthwesternState College,wheresheintegratesherlove fornatureintoherteachingand research.

Thisexhibitcontinuesthrough March3.Thegalleryislocatedat2265 FirstSt.,FortMyers.

DanielleBranchaud andXavierBrignoni

atSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter

TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenterannouncestwoartexhibitionsopeningduringFortMyersArtWalkonFriday,Feb.7.

TheGrandAtriumhostsanexhibitiontitledHypnopompia,a seriesofintimatedreamscapesbyDanielleBranchaud.

ThesecondfloorCapitalGallerywillexhibittheworksof XavierBrignoniinhisshowXO.

Branchaud’sworkisdescribedasaseriesofintimatedreamscapes.Theartistdescribestheinspirationoftheshowtobefrom theexplorationofrealmsofconsciousnessthatexistbetween realities.Shedescribeshowuncoveringtheexistencescanbean intensiveandunpredictableprocess,butitisthesolepurposeof theHypnopompiaserieswhichistobringthosefeelings,memories,anddreamstolife.

Hypnopompiaisdefinedasthestatebetweensleepandwaking,wherethedreamworldspillsintoourreality,justenoughthat ithasbeenknowntocausehallucinations–suchasnightterrors –orwakingdreams.Hypnopompicstatesdon’tcommonlyoccur ineveryone.Itisauniqueexperienceandthroughthisseriesit ledBranchaudonapersonaljourneyofpullingapartthevisions thathavecometoherovertheyears.Thisexhibitionshowsthe developmentofanintimatetheme,presentinganewseriesthat divesintothedeepestrecessesofthehumanexperience,invokingemotionsandimagerythatareboundtoprovokeamyriadof sensations.Whiletheoverallthemeinvolvestheexperienceof dreaming,thereareavarietyofsymbolsandsubjectsthatlead directlyintoherownmemoriesaswellasherperceptionoflife, love,painandconnection.

Whilestillutilizingherhomestudio,shealsohasastudiospaceat theUnionArtistStudiosonthe AlliancefortheArtscampus.Her UnionArtistStudiocanbevisitedby thepubliconselectdaysoftheweek –wheresheisoftenworkingonlarge scaleandcomplexpiecesofartfor hernewseries.

TheHypnopompiaexhibitionwill featureupwardsof40newpaintings, includingapaintedwalltapestry,collaborativeworks,aswellasauniquelyconstructedsuspendedwiresculpture.Theopeningreceptionis designedtobeanimmersiveexperience,withacuratedmusicplaylist andaspecialperformancepiece–featuringcollaboratingperformers SoniaRosaandBrandonYatesalong withseveralothersandtheartistherself–thatwilloccurat8:30p.m.

Inthiscollectionofnewworks, XavierBrignoniisrepresentingthe differenttypesorinfluencesfromhis formerworkstothemostrecent experimentaltechniques.He’sbeen knowntobreakfreefromtraditional

mediumsandcontinuestostaytruetohimselfasanartistand person.Hisartworkincorporatesavarietyofmediumsashepursueshispassionforinstallationandconceptualart.

BorninSanturce,PuertoRico,Xavier Brignonihasbeenacustomframer,an educator,adecorator,andsince2008,a conceptualartist.HemovedtoSouthwest Floridain2000,followinganopportunity toreshapeandredirecthisprofessional career.AlongsidelifetimefriendandvisualartistDavidAcevedo,heco-founded DAASGalleryindowntownFortMyers.In 2012,heco-foundedtheUnionArtists StudiosintheAlliancefortheArtscampus.

Asaconceptualistwithapowerful influenceonpopart,Brignoni’sworkis boldandrelatable.Hetouchesonhis ownlifeandexperiencestoexpresshis emotionsinavarietyofmediums.His favoritetechniqueisthefine-art decoupage.

BothshowsopenduringArtWalkon Feb.7from6to10p.m.andrunthrough Feb.27.SBDACwillalsofeaturelive musicfrom7to11p.m.onSidney’s RooftopSculptureGardenFeb.7.The Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenterisat 2301FirstSt.inthehistoricdowntown FortMyersRiverDistrict.

Formoreinformation,call239-3331933orvisitonlineatwww.sbdac.com

HappeningsMagazine

DanielleBranchaud

XavierBrignoni

TowerGalleryfeaturesCharlieMcCullough

TowerGalleryonSanibelisanartists’cooperativeconsistingof27artistsintwo-dimensional andthree-dimensionalmediumssuchasoil, acrylic,watercolor,photography,ceramic,jewelry, fiber,wood,glassandmetal.

CharlieMcCulloughisoneoftheartistsat TowerGallery.

CharlieMcCulloughcapturedhistoricimages ofoldSanibelandCaptivafromthe1940s throughthe1970sandbeyond.

Vacationingherewhenhewasachild,acameracameintoCharlie’shandsatage13andit neverleft.Aftermanyyearsofvisitinghisgrandfather’shomeonSanibelhesettledinSanibel permanentlyinthe70s.

TowerGalleryisluckyenoughtohavemany ofCharlieMcCullough’sphotographsandishavingashowdedicatedtohishistoricworkon Thursday,Feb.6from5to7p.m.

TowerGalleryartistsincludeJoAnneBedient, CharlieBrown,SteveBufter,MikeDanley, KathleenDennison,SallyDutko,LudmilaEvans, KatieGardenia,ShahHadjebi,MeganKissinger, IkkiMatsumoto,CharlieMcCullough,Kelly Morrison,CaroleNastars,MarianneRavenna, ChristineReichow,JohnRizza,JoanRoberts, SusanSadler,RonSebring,AnneSchroeder,Kathy Seguin,EliseSewall,AnisaStewart,BuckWard, LindaWigginsandChristinaWyatt.

TowerGalleryislocatedat751TarponBayRoadonSanibel andisopensevendaysaweekfrom10a.m.to4p.m. Formoreinformation,callthegalleryat239-472-4557orvisit onlineatwww.towergallery.net

HirdieGirdieGallerywelcomes JohnBeallandKarenMeredith

HirdieGirdiewelcomestwoguest artistsforthemonthofFebruary:woodturnerJohnBeallandoilpainterKaren Meredith.

Thegallerywillhosta“meetand greet”duringtheirextendedhourson Thursday,Feb.6from5to8p.m. InteractwiththeartiststocreatesomethingwithValentine's Dayinmind.

Johnsculptswood byusingatechnique calledsegmented wood-turning.Thetechniqueofbasketillusion istodesignandthen drawapatternofthe pieceongraphpaper. Oncethisisdone,segmentsofwoodarecut andgluedinroundsto formtheshapeofthe piece.Thelatheisthen usedtoturntherings intotheshapeofthe design.Horizontal beadsarethenturned intothepiece.Afterverticallinesaredraw,a woodburningtoolis usedtoformthethou-

sandsofindividualsmallbeads.The beadsarepaintedwithIndiainktomirrortheoriginaldesign.Whencompleted itgivetheillusionofbeingawoven basket.Overtheyearshehasreceived manyawardsandhassoldpiecesat variousartshowsandgalleries.

Karenisanawardwinningartistoil painterwhoisinspired bylightandcolorand itistheirdynamic interplaythatcreates beautyandinterestin hervisualworld.She canfindherfavorite imagesoutdoors,either insunlitspacesor moodyshadows.Sheis enamoredwithFlorida’s localscenes,especially thedynamiccloudsthat decoratetheskies. Whensheisnotableto paintoutsidesheuses referencephotosor pullstogetheritems nearbytocreateastill lifescene,usually involvingflowers,for whichshehasbecome known.Karenisa

memberofseveralnationalandlocal organizations.

HirdieGirdieisanartists'cooperative, alltheirartistsarefromSWFlorida.The uniqueworkiscreatedbymember artists:LauraBlack,ChrisChristian, TracyOwen-Cullimore,TamaraCulp, ReneeFarr,ZdenkaFiala,Maureen Ginipro,JoAnnLaPadula,JanPronko, OliverMartin,SusanOliver,Christine Music,PennyRipley,GilbertoSanchez, SharonShaw,MartyShermanandKay Stammers.

HirdieGirdieislocatedat2490 LibraryWay,Sanibel.HoursareMondaySaturday10a.m.to5p.m.andSundays 11a.m.to4p.m.Findoutmoreabout thegalleryandanyschedulechangesat hirdiegirdiegallery.com

TribbyArtsCenterhostsexhibits,CaveofBones

TheTribbyArtsCenterpresentsworld-classartexhibitions andoffersthought-provokinglectures.

AtTheTable:JuriedWorksbyShellPointartistswithglass creationsbyPetraKaiserwillbeondisplaythroughFeb.22.

Residentartistswerechallengedto createworksthatinterpretthetheme

AtTheTable,andentrieswillinclude allmediums.Theexhibitionwillbe displayedinallTribbygalleriesand includeaspectacularglassinterpretationofthethemebyskilledguest artistPetraKaiserofCapeCoral.

NationalGeographicLive:Cave ofBoneswillbepresentedFeb.13 at2p.m.and7p.m.Ticketsare$35.

VentureintotheCaveofBoneswith paleoanthropologistandNational GeographicexplorerLeeBerger,who bringsbackastonishingstoriesabout hisdiscoveriesofourearlyancestors

inSouthAfrica.Thisisa TribbyArtsCenterexclusive inSouthwestFlorida.

TheBiennialArtShow& SalewillbeFeb.28and March1from10a.m.–3 p.m.Thisexcitingeventin TribbyArtsCenterwilloffera varietyofartworksand includescardsfeaturingoriginalart;ceramics;collage; fusedglass;paintingsinoil, acrylic,watercolor,andpastel;mixedmedia;photography;textiles;andwoodwork, allmadeandofferedforsale bythetalentedartistsofShellPoint.

TheTribbyArtsCenerislocatedat17281OnParBlvd.,Fort MyersatShellPointFindoutmoreattribbyartscenter.comor call239-425-5667.

KarenMeredith

CaveofBones

JohnBeall

PetraKaiser

ArtsandMusicFestivalFeb.6-9at

BigCypressSeminoleIndianReservation

“HonoringOurElders”isthe themeforthethirdannual IndigenousArtsandMusic Festival(IAMF)setforFeb.68ontheBigCypressSeminole IndianReservation.

Theeventwilltakeplaceat theJuniorCypress EntertainmentComplex,500 RodeoDriveinClewiston,from 9:30a.m.–6p.m.forallthree days.

IAMFwillshowcaseengagingIndigenousspeakersand performersfromacrosstheUS andCanada.

Thethree-dayeventwill featuremusicalanddanceperformancesbyPaulBuster (SeminoleTribe),The BearheadSisters(PaulFirst Nation),PolynesianProud,The BirdFamilyPerformers,Andy Buster(SeminoleTribe),Cecil Grey(KiowaNation),Sage Cornelius(Navajo,Oneida, Potawatomi,andKickapoo), PuraFe(Tuscarora/Taino),

CreekHymnSingers,andthe OsceolaBrothersBand (SeminoleTribe).

Legendarycountryartist JohnAndersonwillcloseout theeventThursdayevening.A NashvilleSongwritersHallof Fameinducteeandbeloved memberofthecountrymusic community,Andersonhas enjoyed60chartingsinglesin fourconsecutivedecades includingfiveNo.1songs.

Indigenouswillcloseout theeventFridaynight.The groupreleasedtheirdebut album,ThingsWeDoon PachydermRecordsin1998.

Apaneldiscussionon Saturdaywillfeatureveteran nativeactorsGrahamGreene andTantooCardinal.

Eventadmissionisfree. Otherofferingsincludenative food,wildlifedemonstrations, art,craftsandmore.Forevent scheduleanddetails,visit indigenousamf.com.

ArtshowFeb.15&16atGilchristPark

GilchristParkwillfeaturethesixthannualInvitationalatPunta Gorda.Thisunique,boutiquefineartshowwithmarvelousviews ofthebay.TheInvitationalatPuntaGordatakesplaceSaturday andSunday,Feb.15and16,from10a.m.to5p.m.bothdays withfreeadmission

Thisboutiquestyleartshowwillfeaturemakersandartists acrossmultiplemediums.Comeouttosupportartisansandfind theperfectbelatedValentine'sgiftforthatspecialsomeone. Presentedasanopenairartgallery.Glassblowers,potters, jewelers,fiberartists,photographers,lampmakersandsomany otherintriguingmediumswillbeondisplay.Nationallyacclaimed, awardwinningartistswilldisplay,sell,engageandeducate patronsabouttheircreations.Attendeescansupportlocalartists andcraftersduringthisdifficulttimebybuyingdirectfromthem. Askthemtheprocess,theirinspirationandwhatdrivesthem.

PotterKellyWilliamsonreturnswithherfunkytwistonclay. Featuringmermaids,octopus, turtlesandeven barnacles.Each creationcreated withtheocean andbeachin mind.Handbuilt andwheel thrownfunctionalsea-themed ceramicsmade withstoneware, slips,stains, glazesandhigh firedtocone6. Somedecorativerakupieces.

Dinnerwareis microwaveand dishwashersafe. Mixedmedia artistandsculptor BibiKhanisa refreshingaddition.Thehandmadewallart incorporatesonly thebestmaterials, likeresin,plaster, fabric,shells, glass,oilpaint, andacrylicpaint. Everypieceislovinglycreatedwith careandattentiontodetailwiththeintentionalofspreadinglove andtranquilitytotheviewer.

PhotographerJasonPfitzerenjoystakingpicturesalongthe way.Withnoformaleducationinphotography,allofhisworkisa reflectionoftheexperienceofhisjourney.Imagescapturedare fromallaroundhisworld,capturingthebeautyinnearlyeverythingheencounters.Jasondoesnotspecializeinanyparticular typeofphotography,justashisisnotjustaspecificpath.His camerajoinsonthosetravelsandexplorationsoflife.Vividpicturescelebratelifeandthewondersofit.Allimagesareshotwith adigitalcameraandprintedoncanvasandpaper.

Applicationsareopenandmaybeobtainedonlineat www.daniellesblueribbonevents.com.

GilchristParkislocatedat400W.RettaEsplanade.Thisevent isproducedbyBlueRibbonEvents,LLC.Theyhavemorethan50 yearsofcombinedmanagementexperienceinretail,marketing, andart/craftshowindustry.

ExhibitsextendedatVisualArtsCenterinPuntaGorda

TheVisualArtsCenterin PuntaGordahasextended thedisplayofthreecurrent exhibitsintoFebruary.

Color: Exhibitorswere askedto“ExpressYourself throughColor!”Thisisa juriedshowthatincludes2D &3Dart.Exhibitisfreeto view.

BlackandWhite: This exhibitisallaboutthebeauty ofBlack&Whiteasanart form.Both2D&3Dworkwill beincludedinthedisplay. Black&Whiteisfreetoview.

AfternoonDelight: Come &viewtheAlcoholInk& WaterMediaShowondisplayinRebeccaHall.Vibrantcolors,abstracts,andmoredefinethis medium.ArtistsmeetonFridayafternoonsforopenstudiofellowship&itisalwaysadelightfultime.

TheVisualArtsCenterislocatedat210MaudSt.inPuntaGorda. Formoreinformation,call941-639-8810orvisitwww.visualartcenter.org

KellyWilliamson

JasonPfitzer

DebbieEngel

DottieBrydges

SeaGrapeGalleryshowcasesDonnaPape

FromFeb.1toFeb.28, SeaGrapeGallerywillbe featuringoneofits'artists, DonnaPape,anoilpainter. DonnaPapehashadan interestinoilpaintingever sinceshewasinhigh school.Shethenfollowed herdesiretopaintby studyingattheChicago AcademyofFineArtsand theArtInstituteofChicago. SincemovingtoFlorida, Donnahasfoundaspecial inspirationinthebeautyof naturewhichisevidentin manyofhercolorfulpaintings.Oneareathathas capturedDonna’simaginationisthemanycolorful touristattractionsinthe areawhichshecapturesin herbeautifulworksofart.

AsDonnaexplains,“I hopemypaintingsofthese wonderfulsiteswillbring backhappymemoriesfor

thosethathavevisited theselocationsandcan continuetoenjoythem whenpurchasingmyart.” DonnaspendsherFriday afternoonsteachingatthe VisualArtCenterofPunta Gorda.

ManyofDonna'sbeautifulandvibrantpaintings areondisplayattheSea GrapeGallery.Moreofher artandtheartworkofall SeaGrapeartistscanbe viewedatwww.seagrapegallery.com.

SeaGrapeGallery recentlyreopenedaftersignificanthurricanedamage andwillbecelebratingits 37thyearofbeingPunta Gorda'spremierartgallery.

SeaGrapeGalleryis locatedat113W.Marion Ave.,PuntaGorda,and canbereachedon941575-1718.

KimCarioto-Krugle,MarthaStevensonartinCapeLibrary

ChangingexhibitionsintheCape CoralLibrary’sart galleryaresponsored bytheFriendsofthe CapeCoralLibrary andaredesignedto affordlocalartiststhe opportunitytoshare theirworkinthispublicforumandtosell theirartdirectlywithoutcommissions.The libraryislocatedat 921SW39thTerrace, offofMohawk Parkway,andthecurrentexhibitwillbe openduringtheirregularbusinesshours nowthroughFeb.27.

ArtworkbyKim Carioto-Kruglewillbe ondisplayonthewallsofthelibrary’sgallery.Herworkisdone eitherinoilpaintorusingpaperpieces.Thepaintingsareon canvasandexecutedwithbrushesand/orpaletteknives.Her uniquepaperartimagesarecomprisedofcutandtornpapers. Theyhavetheiroriginsfromyearsofusingcutpaperdesigns andmosaicprojectswithelementaryandhighschoolstudents.

BorninPittsburgh,shereceivedaBachelor’sofSciencein ArtEducationfromIndianaUniversityofPAandaMaster’sin HumanitieswithaFineArtsconcentrationfromArcadia UniversityinPA.Herartteachingcareerspanned36yearsin fourstatesandincludedallgradelevelsincludingpre-school andK-12.

MarthaStevenson’sartworkwillbefeaturedinthethree displaycasesinthelibrarygallery.Hersmallpaintingsarerenderedwithavarietyofmedia(acrylic,watercolor,markers,pen andink….),onmanydifferentsurfaces,andofdiversesubject matter.Allofthemarecheerful,colorfulandwhimsical.

GrowingupinnorthernOhioandBuffalo,N.Y.,area,Martha wasanartistevenbeforesheknewshewasanartist!Witha creativefatherandanimaginativemother,schoolprojects alwayshadlotsofvisualextras.Nowasanadult(andSW Floridaresidentsince1984),Marthaneverstopspaintingand neverstopslearning,takingonlineclasseslocallyandfrom instructorsaroundtheworld.Marthaalsoteachesartclasses onlineusingZoom.Asateacher,Marthaisencouragingand sharing-alwaysleadingstudentpainterstodiscovertheirown abilitiesandstyles.HerpreviouslifetimeexperienceasatechnicalclassinstructorendowedMarthawiththeabilitytocommunicatecolorandtechniques;thuspaintersneednotrelyon alinedrawing.

Forinfoaboutexhibits,contactartgallerychairMonica Rahmanbyemailtogallery@capefriends.orgorvisitonlineat capefriends.org.

SueHavensexhibitatFGCUWasmerArtGallery

TheFGCUArtGalleriespresenttheupcomingexhibition,Sue Havens,FindingForm:ThroughLinenowthroughFeb.20inthe WasmerArtGalleryintheArtsComplexontheFloridaGulfCoast Universitycampus.

TheworkswithinFindingForm:ThroughLinewillcombine two-andthree-dimensionalworkstocreateanimmersiveinstallationinthegallery.

Disparateinfluences—suchasthelightsonamusementpark ridesatthestatefair,dottedsidewalkpavers,paintedlinesin parkinglots,thriftstorefabrics,crackedpavement,Turkishkilims andruins,supermarketpackaging,miniaturegolfarchitecture, andtreebark—arebolsteredbyongoinginvestigationsofflatness,dimensionality,color,andpatternwithinpaintingandsculpture.

Havenscreatesnewformsbycullingreferencesfromareas livedin,placestravelled,andbyobjectsandephemeracollected -sothatcontentmightberemembered,discovered,andfelt.

Thehybridnatureofherexpandingpracticeevolvesincycles, assheexhaustspossibilitiesforpushingboundarieswithinmedia.

FGCUArtGalleriesareopen10a.m.to4p.m.Monday–Friday.Forfurtherinformationorgotofgcu.edu/artgalleries.

KimCarioto-Krugle

MarthaStevenson

LiveMusic,Theatre, ArtExhibits,Concerts andSpecialEvents

ONGOING

GulfshorePlayhouse presentsDialMforMurder ThroughFeb.6

MoranMainstage,BakerTheatre andEducationCenter, 100Goodlette-FrankRoad,Naples 239-261-7529

Lerner&Loewe’sCamelot ThroughFeb.8

Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 239-277-1700

HorizonArtInstallation ThroughFeb.16 MercatoEventLawn,Naples www.experiencemercato.com

Buddy:TheBuddyHollyStory ThroughFeb.15

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

TheNaplesPlayers: ThePlayThatGoesWrong ThroughFeb.16

KizzieTheater,TheNaplesPlayers, 7015thAve.S.,Naples 239-263-7990

CaughtintheNet ThroughFeb.23

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

GulfshorePlayhouse presentsTheLehmanTrilogy ThroughMarch2

StruthersStudio,BakerTheatre andEducationCenter, 100Goodlette-FrankRoad,Naples 239-261-7529

MurderMysteryDinnerTrain presentsAMurderofCrows Wednesdays–Sundays throughMarch2 SeminoleGulfRailway, 2805ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-275-8487semgulf.com

Bloomsday ThroughMarch2

ArtStageStudioTheatre, FloridaRepertoryTheatre, 2268BaySt.,FortMyers 239-332-4488

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NaplesArtcrafters

TheNaplesArtcraftersFineArtandCraftsShowwilltakeplace Saturday,Feb.1from10a.m.to4p.m.atCambierParkin Naples.Formoreinfo,visitnaplesartcrafters.com

SAT-1

NaplesArtcrafters FineArt&CraftsShow CambierPark, 5808thSt.S.,Naples 10a.m.-4p.m., www.naplesartcrafters.com

ACMA:VerlonThompson AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers RayCerboneopens,7p.m., www.americanacma.org

Grandma’sMurderClub ThroughFeb.2

CulturalParkTheatre, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-772-5862

Discodanceparty-6p.m. SmokinAces-6:30p.m. FleetwoodMactrib.-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

Pippinthemusical ThroughFeb.2

NorthFortMyersHighSchool 1856ArtsWay,NorthFortMyers Jan.31andFeb.1at7p.m., Feb.2at3p.m.,239-997-2131 www.ticketleap.com

TheSoundofMusic ThroughFeb.2

TheBelleTheatre,2708Santa BarbaraBlvd.,#135,CapeCoral 239-323-5533

ArtFestFortMyers ThroughFeb2

HendryStreetandEdwardsDrive, DowntownFortMyers Friday6-9p.m.,Saturday10a.m.5p.m.,Sunday10a.m.-4p.m. artfestfortmyers.com

TheBoyfromBlock66 ThroughFeb.2

PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 239-495-8989

EnglewoodSeafood andMusicFestival ThroughFeb.2 DearbornStreetPlaza, 348W.GreenSt.,Englewood Friday4-10p.m.,Saturday11a.m. -10p.m.,Sunday11a.m.-6p.m., paragonfestivals.com

YachtRocktheDockwith Ambrosia,PeterBeckett, JohnFordColey,ElliotLurie andWalterEganinconcert SeminoleCasinoHotel, 506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,www.moreinparadise.com

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

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

TobyMacinconcert HertzArena,11000Everblades Parkway,Estero,7p.m. www.hertzarena.com

LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida: GoodBadPeople Feb.1-2 LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida 1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers 239-218-0481

RobertJon&TheWreck PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 8p.m.,239-495-8989

MajestyofRock: MusicofStyxandJourney Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgatesat6p.m.,941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

SUN-2

ACMASongwritersCircle AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.,www.americanacma.org

RadioRoad

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-6p.m.,239-540-8454

SWFloridaConcertBand MusicYouLove SouthFortMyersHighSchool, 14020PlantationRoad,FortMyers 2p.m. southwestfloridaconcertband.org

NisitaConcertSeries: BaronandNavarroPianoDuo U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.S.,Fort Myers,3p.m.,239-745-4268

GulfCoastSymphony andTheDooWopProject BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 7p.m.,239-481-4849

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

America,JamesTaylortribute Ter-Tini’sMusic&EventHall, 1901CrystalDrive,FortMyers 3:30p.m.,239-344-6147

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

MON-3

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

FortMyersFilmFestivalT.G.I.M. SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-333-1933

JohnDenver,JimmyBuffett, OliviaNewton-John,DollyParton, GlenCampbelltribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

TUE-4

GulfCoastSymphony WomenWhoRock BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

Galleryopeningreception HarbourViewGallery,5789Cape HarbourDrive,suite104,Cape Coral,6-8p.m.,featuredartists ChristopherChristianandA.J. Woods,harbourviewgallery.com

TheFirmJazz&Blues-6:30p.m. RodStewarttribute-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

JadeStringscandlelightconcert Mercato,EventLawn, StradaPlace,Naples 6-8p.m. www.experiencemercato.com

Mrs.Edison’sHymnSing FirstPresbyterianChurch, 2438SecondSt.,FortMyers 1and4p.m.239-334-2261

TheFantasticks ThroughMarch2 PlayersCircleTheater, 13211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-800-3292

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

WED-5

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3723

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

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

TheNaplesPlayers: DeathofaSalesman ThroughMarch2

PriceStudioTheater,TheNaples Players,7015thAve.S.,Naples 239-263-7990

KennyWayneShepherdBand BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

BuddyHolly,Elvis,JerryLee Lewis,RoyOrbison,PatsyCline, BrendaLeetribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

LatinNightwithAngela RooftopSculptureGarden, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers lessons6:30p.m.,party8p.m., 239-333-1933

THU-6

TheSoundofMusic Feb.6-9

TheBelleTheatre,2708Santa BarbaraBlvd.,#135,CapeCoral 239-323-5533

JPSoars&TheRedHots Mercato,EventLawn, StradaPlace,Naples 6:30-8:30p.m. www.experiencemercato.com

FGCUWindOrchestra U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.S.,Fort Myers,7:30p.m.,free, 239-745-4268

MeettheartistsatHirdieGirdie HirdieGirdieArtGallery, 2490LibraryWay,Sanibel 5-8p.m. www.hirdiegirdiegallery.com

TowerGalleryreception TowerGallery, 751TarponBayRoad,Sanibel 5-7p.m.,239-472-4557

DavidShifrinandMiroQuartet BIGARTS, 900DunlopRoad,Sanibel 7:30p.m.239-395-0900

LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida: GoodBadPeople Feb.6-8

LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida 1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers 239-218-0481

AMERICANA COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

RayCerboneopens,7pm VerlonThompson

SATURDAY,FEB.1

SATURDAY,FEB.8

AndyGetchopens,7pm LipboneRedding

SATURDAY,FEB.22

RalphLeesebergopens,7pm

SATURDAY,MARCH1

BillFreyopens,7pm

ALLFAITHSUNITARIANCONGREGATION

2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers,Doors6:30pm.Ticketsatdoor.

MattHannam,RayBoone,BruceGallant

TUESDAY,FEB.11 at6pm

CornogPlaza,FortMyersLibrary,Downtown FREE-Bringchair,blanket.Showmovesinsidedependingonweather

MareWakefield&Nomad

JDLashleyopens

SUNDAY,FEB.16 at3pm

10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers AlliancefortheArts

VisitourFacebookpageandwebsite formoreinfo&fullcalendarofevents www.americanacma.org

THU-6continued

RandyandBrad DogtoothSportsandMusicBar, 5310ShirleySt.,Naples 6:30p.m.,239-431-7004

SmokinAces

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

TheatreZonepresentsTheRink Feb.6-9

G&LTheatre, 13275LivingstonRoad,Naples 888-966-3352

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

CharlottePlayers presentsDrinkingHabits Feb.6-9

LangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022

F EBRUARY C ALENDAR

ManinBlack

ManinBlack:ATributetoJohnnyCashwillbeperformedby ShawnBarkeronSunday,Feb.8at8p.m.atSeminoleCasino HotelImmokalee.Forticketsandmoreinformation,visitonline atmoreinparadise.com

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

FRI-7

FortMyersArtWalk DowntownFortMyers 5-9p.m.www.myriverdistrict.com

Hypnopompia:Danielle Branchaudexhibit ThroughFeb.27 GrandAtrium, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Reception6p.m.,239-333-1933

Leather&LaceDuo-6p.m. JimmyKeysComedy-7p.m. Deb&TheDynamics-6p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

SteveMillerBandand DoobieBrotherstribute Ter-Tini’sMusic&EventHall, 1901CrystalDrive,FortMyers 5:30p.m.,239-344-6147

FRI-7continued

SWFloridaPastelSocietyexhibit ThroughFeb.27

AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers Openingreception5-7p.m., 239-939-2787

TheReverendPeyton’s BigDamnBand

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

AmandaZirzowexhibit ArtsforACTGallery 2265FirstSt.,FortMyers reception5-9p.m.,239-337-5050

XO:XavierBrignoniexhibit ThroughFeb.27

CapitalGallery, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Reception6p.m.,239-333-1933

LisbethAscaniaexhibit DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Gifts, 10051McGregorBlvd.,suite104, FortMyers,openingreception5:30 -9p.m.,239-955-0422

F EBRUARY C ALENDAR

DoverQuartet

TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers, 7p.m.,239-415-5667

AliceCooperinconcert

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 8p.m.,239-481-4849

RockCandy

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

TheCars,Aerosmithtribute

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

SAT-8

SmackDaddy

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

NisitaConcertSeries: RaymondJaramilloMcLeod U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.S.,Fort Myers,7:30p.m.,239-745-4268

WickedSerenity-TheUltimate TributetoGodsmack Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgatesat6p.m.,ForgedinFire opens,941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

FleetwoodMacand StevieNickstribute

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

InfernoRadioHomeGrown Showcase:Donefor,DirtyRivals, BayfrontViewandmore NiceGuysPizza,1404CapeCoral Parkway,CapeCoral doors7p.m.,infernoradio.com

WolfstockBrewfest ParadiseCoastSportsComplex, 3940CityGateBlvd.N.,Naples 4p.m.www.wolfstockfl.com

ACMA:LipboneRedding AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers AndyGetchopens,7p.m., www.americanacma.org

CapeCoralBikeNight SE47thTerrace,CapeCoral 5p.m.ccbikenight.com

AuthenticUnlimited BIGARTS, 900DunlopRoad,Sanibel 7:30p.m.239-395-0900

TheMerseyBeatles

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

GulfCoastSymphony TheMusicofQueen

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 8p.m.,239-481-4849

BonitaSprings NationalArtFestival

SaturdayandSunday RiversidePark, 10450ReynoldsSt.,BonitaSprings 10a.m.-5p.m.artsbonita.org

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

SAT-8continued

CarsonFifth 5thAvenueSouth,Naples 10a.m.-4p.m.,carsonfifth.com

BillPence-6p.m.

RichieC-6:30p.m.

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

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

SUN-9

ACMASongwritersCircle AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.,www.americanacma.org

Leather&LaceDuo CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 6p.m.,239-549-3000

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SmokinAces

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-6p.m.,239-540-8454

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

MON-10

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

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

CharlottePlayers presentsEdwardsTwins Feb.10-11

CharlotteHarborEvent andConferenceCenter, 75TaylorSt.,PuntaGorda 7:30p.m.,941-255-1022

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

TUE-11

StardustMemoriesBigBand: BigBandGoestoBroadway RiversidePark,10450ReynoldsSt., BonitaSprings,7p.m. stardustmemoriesbigband.com

DuelingPianos-6:30p.m. TheFirmJazz&Blues-6:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

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

ACMA:SongwritersonthePlaza FortMyersLibrary,CornogPlaza, FirstStreet,DowntownFortMyers 6p.m.,MattHannam,Bruce Gallant,RayBoone,free www.americanacma.org

SudamericaLatinGroove PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

PaulToddJr.’stributetoRatPack Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 7p.m.239-277-1700

Boca ThroughMarch2 ArcadeTheatre, FloridaRepertoryTheatre, 2268BaySt.,FortMyers 239-332-4488

WED-12

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3723

CandlelightConcerts: ATributetoAdele Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 8:30p.m.239-277-1700

APPEARINGINFEBRUARY

2/6Dogtooth,Naples-6:30p.m. 2/8TheCenterBar,BonitaSprings-7p.m. 2/9ValenciaBonita(private) 2/12SneakyPete’s,BonitaSprings-8p.m. 2/13TheBritanny(private) 2/21TheCenterBar,BonitaSprings-7p.m. 2/22NorthNaplesCountryClub-8p.m. 2/27SpringRun(private)

Moredatestocome. www.RandyBradDuo.com

WED-12continued

SweetheartExpressaboardthe MurderMysteryDinnerTrain Feb.12-14

SeminoleGulfRailway, 2805ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-275-8487semgulf.com

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

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

GibsonhouseMystery Performers:MurderinVegas Bonita-EsteroElks, 3231CoconutRoad,Estero 7p.m.,239-867-6098

TomPetty,America,Creedence ClearwaterRevivaltribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

FortMyersCommunityConcerts: ImaniWinds&BostonBrass BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

CharlottePlayers presentsDrinkingHabits Feb.12-16

LangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022

Latindancesocial-6p.m. EltonJohnand

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

ABBAtribute

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

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

WillieNelson&Familyinconcert

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

TheatreConspiracy:Jitney Feb.13-15

AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-939-2787

WillieNelsonandFamilywillperformoutdoorsonThursday, Feb.13at8p.m.atSeminoleCasinoHotelImmokalee.For ticketsandmoreinfo,visitonlineatmoreinparadise.com

WednesdayNightMarket AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 5-7p.m.,239-939-2787

RandyandBrad

SneakyPete’s,3465BonitaBeach RoadSW,#20,BonitaSprings 8p.m.,239-498-8887

THU-13

Harvey Feb.13-16

TheBelleTheatre,2708Santa BarbaraBlvd.,#135,CapeCoral 239-323-5533

NationalGeographic Live:CaveofBones TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers, 2and7p.m.,239-415-5667

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

TheatreZonepresentsTheRink Feb.13-16 G&LTheatre, 13275LivingstonRoad,Naples 888-966-3352

JupiterandJasperQuartets BIGARTS, 900DunlopRoad,Sanibel 7:30p.m.239-395-0900

Galentine’sDay Mercato,StradaPlace,Naples 6-8p.m. www.experiencemercato.com

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

GrandPianoSeries: AnnaGeniushene Artis–Naples, 5833PelicanBayBlvd.,Naples 7:30p.m.239-597-1700

ChrisBottiinconcert BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

EveningonFifth 5thAvenueSouth,Naples 6:30-9:30p.m.,239-248-4151

THU-13continued FGCUSymphonicBands

U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.S.,Fort Myers,7:30p.m.,free, 239-745-4268

FRI-14

Sixxes

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

Leather&LaceDuo-6p.m. RCSmithComedy-7p.m. MajestyofRock:Styx andJourneytribute-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

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

PhatCatSwinger BIGARTS, 900DunlopRoad,Sanibel 7:30p.m.239-395-0900

BestofTheEagles

Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgatesat6p.m.,941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

JohnnyRogerstributetoElvis Ter-Tini’sMusic&EventHall, 1901CrystalDrive,FortMyers 5:30p.m.,239-344-6147

JerseyBoystribute-matinee AtterEagles-evening TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings,239-405-8566

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

RankyTanky TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers, 7p.m.,239-415-5667

RadiumGirls

Feb.14-16

TheatreLab,ArtsComplex,FGCU, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers, fgcu.edu/theatrelab

SAT-15

Outsiders

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

F EBRUARY C ALENDAR

AaronLewis

FGCUChamberChoir TrinitybytheCoveEpiscopalChurch, 553GalleonDrive,Naples 4p.m.,free,239-745-4268

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

Rocker

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-6p.m.,239-540-8454

AaronLewiswillperformoutdoorsonSaturday,Feb.15at8 p.m.atSeminoleCasinoHotelImmokalee.Forticketsandmore information,visitonlineatmoreinparadise.com

LynchMobinconcert BuddhaLive, 12701McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers doorsat6p.m.239-457-8990

EdisonFestivalofLight GrandParade DowntownFortMyers 7p.m.,www.edisonfestival.org

TheTapMonkeys-6p.m. JerseyBeat-6:30p.m. MarvelsofMotown-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

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

PuntaGordaInvitationalArtShow SaturdayandSunday GilchristPark,400W.Retta Esplanade,PuntaGorda 10a.m.-5p.m. daniellesblueribbonevents.com

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

HotelCalifornia PerformingArtsCenter,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 3&7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

FamilyArtLab AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 10a.m.-noon,239-939-2787

BonitaBrewFest SaturdayandSunday RiversidePark, 10450ReynoldsSt.,BonitaSprings 4-7:30p.m.bonitabrewfest.com

Joey&Maria’sComedy ItalianWedding Bonita-EsteroElks, 3231CoconutRoad,Estero 6p.m.,888-562-7537

GulfCoastSymphony: TheMusicofStarWars Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 6&8p.m.239-277-1700

EltonJohn,BillyJoeltribute Ter-Tini’sMusic&EventHall, 1901CrystalDrive,FortMyers 5:30p.m.,239-344-6147

SUN-16

BluesandBloodysConcertSeries TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 1p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

ACMASongwritersCircle AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.,www.americanacma.org

GulfCoastSymphony: MichaelCavanaugh performsmusicofEltonJohn BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 7p.m.,239-481-4849

LeeCountyCommunityBand MarinerHighSchool, 701ChiquitaBlvd.,CapeCoral 3p.m.,www.leecountyband.org

CharlottePlayerspresents PaulAnkatribute CharlotteHarborEvent andConferenceCenter, 75TaylorSt.,PuntaGorda 2p.m.,941-255-1022

ACMAattheAlliance: MareWakefieldandNomad AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers JDLashleyopens,3p.m., 239-939-2787artinlee.org

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

ANightinHavana andSanJuan-5:30p.m. Leather&LaceDuo-6p.m. RatPacktribute-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

MON-17

SheldonUpchurch

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

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

TUE-18

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

TheMerseyBeatles Feb.18&19 G&LTheatre,13275Livingston Road,Naples,888-966-3352

TheFirmJazz&Blues-6:30p.m.

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

ABeautifulNoise

Feb.18-23

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 239-481-4849

EltonJohn,BarryManilow, BillyJoeltribute

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

WED-19

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3723

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

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

RodStewart,LindaRonstadt, TomJones,MeatLoaftribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

Martin PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

CharlottePlayers presentsDrinkingHabits Feb.19-23 LangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022

ArtHouseCinema: Santos-SkintoSkin AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 6p.m.,239-939-2787

WineandPaint

RooftopSculptureGarden, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Paint6:30p.m.,karaoke8:30p.m., 239-333-1933

THU-20

Harvey Feb.20-23

TheBelleTheatre,2708Santa BarbaraBlvd.,#135,CapeCoral 239-323-5533

TomPetty&Heartbreakerstribute

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

SamGallowayFordConcert SeriespresentsBraxtonKeith TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,ZachMeadows opens,239-985-9839

SmokinAces

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

JazzattheMACC

Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 7p.m.239-277-1700

IlyaYakushev BIGARTS, 900DunlopRoad,Sanibel 7:30p.m.239-395-0900

RatPacktribute

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

MemoriesofElvis G&LTheatre, 13275LivingstonRoad,Naples 4and7:30p.m.,888-966-3352

AlmostABBAtribute Ter-Tini’sMusic&EventHall, 1901CrystalDrive,FortMyers 5:30p.m.,239-344-6147

CelebratingBroadwaywithMark Sanders:Rodgers&Hammerstein PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

TheatreConspiracy:Jitney Feb.20-23 AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-939-2787

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

FGCUJazzEnsemble U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.S.,Fort Myers,7:30p.m.,free, 239-745-4268

FRI-21

AnnualGreekFest Feb.21-23

AnnunciationGreekOrthodox Church,8210CypressLakeDrive, FortMyers,Friday&Saturday11 a.m.-11p.m.,Sunday11a.m.-7 p.m.239-481-2099

FRI-21continued

SomethingRotten Feb.21-23

CulturalParkTheatre, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-772-5862

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

ComedianWilliamSloan FloridaRepertoryTheatre, 2268BaySt.,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-332-4488

BelCanto,Cantabileand UniversityChoirs U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.S.,Fort Myers,7:30p.m.,free, 239-745-4268

Leather&LaceDuo-6p.m. NathanWallaceComedy-7p.m. HeartandLed Zeppelintribute-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

PureCountryofSWFlorida Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgatesat6:30p.m., 941-235-3675

VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

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

MusicWalkatMcCollumHall McCollumHall,2701Dr.Martin LutherKingJr.Blvd.,FortMyers BrandonRoberston,LewDelGatto andmore,6-10p.m. 239-321-7100

CrazyforYou ThroughApril5 BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422

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

RadiumGirls

Feb.21-23

TheatreLab,ArtsComplex,FGCU, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers, fgcu.edu/theatrelab

F EBRUARY C ALENDAR

SoulCruisers

ArtsBonitawelcomesSoulCruisersonFeb.26atthe PerformingArtsCenterinBonitaSprigs.Forticketsandinfo, call239-495-8989orvisitonlineatartsbonita.org

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

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

LastTrain

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

SAT-22

TheBoots

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

SmokinAces

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

ACMA:DarrenNicholsonBand AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers RalphLeesebergopens,7p.m., www.americanacma.org

CompletelyUnchained tributetoVanHalen Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgatesat6p.m.,941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

BrassEvolution: EarthWind&Fire,Chicago, BloodSweat&Tearstribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

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

SmokeontheRiver BBQandMusicFestival LaishleyPark, 150LaishleyCt.PuntaGorda noon-6p.m.MusicbyPure CountryofSWFloridaandThe BackcountryBoys,eventbrite.com

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

RandyandBradDuo NorthNaplesCountryClub, 10095TamiamiTrailN,Naples, 8p.m.,239-594-0555

InternationalFest Mercato,EventLawn, StradaPlace,Naples 11a.m.-4p.m. www.experiencemercato.com

GulfCoastSymphony&Fort MyersSymphonicMastersingers Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 7:30p.m.239-277-1700

TheNationalArtFestival SaturdayandSunday CambierPark,Naples 10a.m.-5pm.naplesart.org

SUN-23

ACMASongwritersCircle AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.,www.americanacma.org

FGCUSymphonyOrchestra U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.S.,Fort Myers,3p.m.,free,239-745-4268

Leather&LaceDuo-6p.m. Chicago,EarthWind&Fire,Blood Sweat&Tearstribute-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

NaplesConcertBand RhapsodyinBlue AubreyRogersHighSchool, 15100PatriotPlace,Naples 2-4p.m.naplesconcertband.org

GulfCoastSymphony&Fort MyersSymphonicMastersingers Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 3p.m.239-277-1700

Sixxes

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3-6p.m.,239-540-8454

DonnaSummer,PointerSisters, ArethaFranklin,Madonnatribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

MON-24

StardustMemoriesBigBand presentsAnEveningwith Sal“TheVoice”Valentinetti CambierPark, 7558thAve.S.,Naples,7p.m. stardustmemoriesbigband.com

Buffett’sMargaritavilleconcert Feb.24and25

BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 1and7:30p.m.,239-278-4422

SheldonUpchurch

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

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

CharlottePlayerspresents JamesTaylor“Steamroller”tribute CharlotteHarborEvent andConferenceCenter, 75TaylorSt.,PuntaGorda 7:30p.m.,941-255-1022

UPCOMINGTRIBUTESHOWSCHEDULE

MONDAY,JAN.27

TheTemptations,TheFourTops

TUESDAY,JAN.28

RodStewart,LindaRonstadt, TomJonesandMeatLoaf

WEDNESDAY,JAN.29

KennyRogers&DollyParton

THURSDAY,JAN.30

LynyrdSkynyrd,ZZTop,TedNugent, GaryClarkbyMikeImbasciani

FRIDAY,JAN.31

MajestyofRock: MusicofStyx&Journey

SATURDAY,FEB.1

TaylorSwift,CarrieUnderwood

SUNDAY,FEB.2

AlmostABBAandMammaMia

MONDAY,FEB.3

JohnDenver,JimmyBuffett, OliviaNewton-John,DollyParton andGlenCampbell

TUESDAY,FEB.4

MikeImbasciani&HisBluezRockerz tributetogreatestguitarplayers

WEDNESDAY,FEB.5

BuddyHolly,Elvis,JerryLeeLewis, RoyOrbison,BrendaLee&PatsyCline

THURSDAY,FEB.6

FabulousGirlsofMotown andExcitingLadiesofDisco

FRIDAY,FEB.7 TheCarsandAerosmith

SATURDAY,FEB.8

FleetwoodMacandStevieNicks

MONDAY,FEB.10 TheBeatles

TUESDAY,FEB.11

BeeGees,KC&TheSunshineBand

WEDNESDAY,FEB.12

TomPetty,America, CreedenceClearwaterRevival

THURSDAY,FEB.13

TheRollingStones,DoobieBrothers, SteveMillerBand

FRIDAY,FEB.14

MATINEE:JerseyBoys EVENING:AlterEagles

SATURDAY,FEB.15

FrankieValli,FourSeasons,JerseyBoys

SUNDAY,FEB.16

InternationalIrishsuperstar DR.RONANTYNAN

MONDAY,FEB.17

TheTemptations,TheFourTops

TUESDAY,FEB.18

EltonJohn,BarryManilow,BillyJoel

WEDNESDAY,FEB.19

RodStewart,LindaRonstadt, TomJonesandMeatLoaf

THURSDAY,FEB.20 TheRatPack

FRIDAY,FEB.21

TheGratefulDead,BobDylan

SATURDAY,FEB.22

BrassEvolution:EarthWind&Fire, Chicago,BloodSweat&Tears

SUNDAY,FEB.23

DonnaSummer,PointerSisters, ArethaFranklin,Madonna

MONDAY,FEB.24

MikeImbasciani&HisBluezRockerz tributetogreatestguitarplayers

TUESDAY,FEB.25

NeilDiamond,BarbraStreisand

WEDNESDAY,FEB.26 AbsoluteQueen

THURSDAY,FEB.27 AlmostABBAandMammaMia

FEBRUARY,FEB.28

BuddyHolly,Elvis,JerryLeeLewis, RoyOrbison,BrendaLee&PatsyCline

F EBRUARY C ALENDAR

TUE-25

StardustMemoriesBigBand presentsAnEveningwith Sal“TheVoice”Valentinetti RiversidePark,10450ReynoldsSt., BonitaSprings,7p.m. stardustmemoriesbigband.com

TheFirmJazz&BluesQuintet CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 6:30p.m.,239-549-3000

ComeFromAway ThroughMarch2

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 239-481-4849

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

WED-26

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute LobbyBaratLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3723

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

Latindancesocial-6p.m. Brooks&Dunntribute-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

FGCUStudent CompositionsConcert U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.S.,Fort Myers,7:30p.m.,free, 239-745-4268

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

CharlottePlayers presentsDrinkingHabits Feb.26-28

LangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022

AileyII BIGARTS, 900DunlopRoad,Sanibel 7:30p.m.239-395-0900

SisterHazel

GoldEntertainmentpresentsSisterHazelinconcertonMarch13 aTheRanchConcertHallandSalooninFortMyers.Fortickets, visitgoldentertainment.usortheranchfortmyers.com

AbsoluteQueen

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

SoulCruisers

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

MurderforTwo ThroughMarch15

Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 239-277-1700

THU-27

SmokinAces

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

SouthwestFloridaAgExpo Feb.27-March9

LeeCountyCivicCenterComplex, 11831BayshoreRoad,NorthFort Myers,www.swflagexpo.com

Deb&TheDynamics

SWFloridaAgExpo,LeeCountyCivic CenterComplex,11831Bayshore Road,NorthFortMyers, 6-9p.m.swflagexpo.com

Satisfaction:RollingStonestribute Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgatesat6p.m.,941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

SamGallowayFord ConcertSeriespresentsOle60 TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839

GulfshorePlayhouse presentsNoisesOff ThroughMarch16

MoranMainstage,BakerTheatre andEducationCenter, 100Goodlette-FrankRoad,Naples 239-261-7529

Fandango BIGARTS, 900DunlopRoad,Sanibel 7:30p.m.239-395-0900

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

IndieMusicNights

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

TheJerseyTenors Feb.27and28

TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers, 7p.m.,239-415-5667

FRI-28

SomethingRotten ThroughMarch2 CulturalParkTheatre, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-772-5862

SavannahSippingSociety ThroughApril13 OffBroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422

LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida: JesusChristSuperstar ThroughMarch23

LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida 1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers 239-218-0481

DirtyRottenScoundrels ThroughMarch16

TheBelleTheatre,2708Santa BarbaraBlvd.,#135,CapeCoral 239-323-5533

AmericanVirtuosiGala

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 5:30p.m.,239-333-1933

RadioRoad

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

ComedianAlErnst

FloridaRepertoryTheatre, 2268BaySt.,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-332-4488

TheRosadaProject

SWFloridaAgExpo,LeeCountyCivic CenterComplex,11831Bayshore Road,NorthFortMyers, 7-10p.m.swflagexpo.com

AlterEagles

Ter-Tini’sMusic&EventHall, 1901CrystalDrive,FortMyers 5:30p.m.,239-344-6147

SWFloridaReadingFestival: AnEveningwiththeAuthors BurroughsHomeandGardens, 2505FirstSt.,FortMyers 5:30-8p.m.ticketsatreadfest.org

TexasTwister-ZZToptribute TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,GreylanJames opens,239-985-9839

BuddyHolly,Elvis,JerryLeeLewis, RoyOrbison,BrendaLee, PatsyClinetribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

Leather&LaceDuo-6p.m. Salsadanceparty-6p.m. RollingStonestribute-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

Cowboy:KidRocktribute Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte VIPgatesat6p.m.,941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

ConfederateRailroadtoheadline

EvergladesSeafoodFestival

TheEvergladesSeafood Festival,presentedbythe FloridaStoneCrabbers Association,issettocommenceFriday,Feb.7at 4:30p.m.,justoutside EvergladesCityHallat102 CopelandAve.North.The festwillconcludeat6p.m. Feb.9.

Thisyear’smusicheadlinerisConfederateRailroad. ConfederateRailroadfirst rolledontothenational countrymusicsceneinthe early90swithitsunique styleandsound.Headedby founderandfrontmanDanny Shirley,theformerbackup bandforbothDavidAllan CoeandJohnnyPaycheck gottheirbigbreakbysigning withAtlanticRecords.The firstsinglefromtheirdebut albumwas"SheTookItLikeAMan." ItwenttoNo.26,apreviewofwhat wastocome.Thenexttwosingles, "JesusandMama"and"Queenof Memphis"wenttothetopofthe charts.Threemorehugehitsfollowed,"TrashyWomen,""WhenYou LeaveThatWayYouCanNeverGo Back"and"SheNeverCried." "Trashy"wouldleadtoaGrammy nominationandbecometheirsignaturesong.Thatalbumwithsixhits andnearlythreemillionsales

ConfederateRailroadwillperformSaturday,Feb.8atthefestival.

Scheduleataglance

Hereisasummaryoftheentertainment:

Friday,Feb.7

4p.m.CharliePace

4:15p.m.NationalAnthemMaddieBrenner

4:20p.m.Ever.CitySchoolcheerleaders

4:40p.m.GabrielKey

6p.m.SamLowe

7:30p.m.JakeHairBand

9p.m.WheyJennings

Saturday,Feb.8

10a.m.Openingceremony

11:30a.m.JaydenDecker

12:45p.m.FloridaStraights

2:15p.m.CharliePace

3:45p.m.GatorNate

5:15p.m.WesShipp

6:45p.m.PureCountry

9p.m.ConfederateRailroad

Sunday,Feb.9

8:45a.m.ChokoloskeeChurchband

9:30a.m.AydinHolt

10:30a.m.JonPrestige NoonPickleMoney

1:30p.m.JackShealyBand

3p.m.RockRepublic

4p.m.FleetwoodMacTributeBand

broughtConfederatethe AcademyofCountryMusic's BestNewGroupAwardin 1993aswellasnumerous nominationsfromtheCountry MusicAssociationandthe BritishCountryMusic Foundation.

Thesecondalbum, Notorious,producedoneof thegroup'smostpopular songs"DaddyNeverWasthe CadillacKind"whichbecame aNo.1videoaswell."Elvis andAndy"and"Summerin Dixie"wouldfurtherestablish theRailroadasoneofthe mostversatileactsinthebusiness.Theyhavehad18chartedhitsandfivemillionalbums sold.

MadepossiblethroughgeneroussupportfromtheNaples, MarcoIsland,Everglades ConventionandVisitorsBureau (CVB)andlocalsponsors,thefestival willincludelivemusic,creativeworks bylocalartisans,anarrayofseafood, avarietyofbeveragesandcarnival rides.Thecompleteentertainment scheduleisforthcoming.

Eachyear,tensofthousandsof visitorsconvergeonEvergladesCity topartakeinfestivitiestobenefitthe community.Proceedsfromthe2024 festivalaidedstate-widehurricane recoveryefforts,thoughrestorationis ongoing.Financialassistancewas alsoextendedtotheEvergladesCity School,OurDailyBreadFoodPantry andotherlocalorganizations.

Thefestival'shoursareasfollows: Friday,Feb.7:4:30-10p.m. Saturday,Feb.8:10a.m.-10p.m. Sunday,Feb.9:10a.m.-6p.m. Attendeescangainadmissionon Fridayeveningbymakingacanned fooddonation.Saturdayand Sunday’sadultadmissionwillbea $10minimumcashdonation.

Beverageandcarnivalridetickets willbeavailableforpurchasewith cash(only),andATMswillbeavailableonsite.Formoreinformation, visitevergladesseafoodfestival.org

VerlonThompson,LipboneRedding, DarrenNicholsononthe ACMAstage

TheAmericanaCommunityMusic Associationkeepsthelivemusic goingin2025withintimateconcerts attheirlisteningroominFortMyers.

ThecurrentscheduleattheACMA listeningroomincludesVerlon ThompsononFeb.1,Lipbone ReddingonFeb.8,DarrenNicholson BandonFeb.22,HankWoji& FriendsonMarch1,Patchoulion March15,RodAbernathyonMarch 29,RebeccaFolsomonApril12and TannerBingamanonApril26.

TheACMAwelcomesVerlon Thompsonbacktotheirstageon Saturday,Feb.1.RayCerbonewill openthatnight.Thirtyyearsasaprofessionalsongwriterandtravelingtroubadourserveascredentials.Asasolo performer,andasthetrustedsidekickof TexasAmericanasongwritingiconGuy Clark,Verlonhasviewedtheworldfrom stageseverywherefromBarcelonato Binger(hishometowninOklahoma).

AlongthewayVerlonThompson compositionshavebeenrecordedby JimmyBuffettandAlanJackson,Dierks Bentley,AnneMurray,TheNittyGritty DirtBand,KennyRogers,RandyTravis, DelMcCoury,SamBush,Trisha Yearwoodandmanymore.Verlonhas co-producedGuyClark’sGrammynominatedCD“ColdDogSoup”aswellas “TheDark,”“WorkbenchSongs”and “SomedaystheSongWritesYou.”

LipboneReddingreturnstotheACMA stageonFeb.8.Lipboneisaone-man orchestraandaward-winningcollaborator,whomakesstoriesintosongs,and songsintobirds.Inhisearlyyears,he lefthishomeofNorthCarolinatolivein NewYorkCity,wherehebuskednightly forthreeyearsintheUptown6train subwaystationinSoHo.Theexperience ofNewYorkhasledhimtomanyaccoladesandadventures.Hismusicis groove-inspired,uniqueandheartfelt;a rootsy,soulfuljoythatcanmoveacrowd todancingwithjustamicrophoneanda guitar.Inhonorofhismanyinfluences fromaroundtheglobe,Lipboneis uncompromisinglytruetohisownvoice andmusic.

Lipboneisamasteratrousinga roomintohowlsandunbridledsingalongs.Withabandorsolo,hissongs arepepperedwithvocaltrombones andthroat-singingcrickets,fantastic animalsandahostofpoignantcharacters.Lipboneengagestheaudience asiftheyareadditionalbandmembers,andinvitesthemtoemploytheir voices,clapsanddancemovesforthe greatergood.

AndyGetchwillopentheshowon Feb.8.

TheDarrenNicholsonBandwill performatthelisteningroomonFeb. 22.Combiningtheinstrumentaltalent toblisteranythingwithstrings,along withincrediblevocalsandsuperbsongwritingskills,Darrenputstheicingon theperformancecakewithawicked senseofhumorandcompellingpersonalitythatwillbringeventhemosthardenedaudienceoutoftheirseats.

RalphLeesebergwillopenFeb.22. HankWojiandfriendswillperform March1withBillFreyopeningtheshow thatnight.

Doorsopenat6:30p.m.formostlisteningroomshows.TheACMAlistening roomislocatedatAllFaithsUnitarian Congregation,2756McGregorBlvd., FortMyers.

Formoredetailsandschedules,visit www.americanacma.orgorfollowthem onFacebook.

VerlonThompson-Feb.1

DarrenNicholsonBand-Feb.22

BluegrassandAmericana atAlliancefortheArts

TheAlliancefortheArts (AFTA)inFortMyers announcedthereturnoflive music,featuringanexciting lineupofperformancesthat includesAmericanCommunity MusicAssociation(ACMA) artistsandlivelybluegrass shows.

Ticketsarepricedat$18 forAlliancemembersand$20 fornon-members.Purchase ticketsonlineatwww.tix.com

TheAlliancefortheArtsis locatedjustsouthofColonial Blvd.at10091McGregor Blvd.,FortMyers.

LowGroundwillperform outdoorsonSunday,Feb.9at 4p.m.aspartofthebluegrassconcertseries.

LowGroundisadynamic, bluegrass-inspiredbandfrom SouthFlorida,knownfor blendingtraditionalstyleswith moderncreativity.Theirlive performancesshowcasea passionformusicandacommitmenttohonoringtherich historiesofbluegrass,swing, folk,rock,blues, jazzandjam, whilepushing sonicboundaries. ThebandfeaturesPaddyKing onfiddle, AmandaAccardi onuprightbass, IsaacTayloron banjo,Trevor Klutzonmandolin,and NicholasKiriazis onguitar,deliveringafreshsound

thatappealstobothtraditionalistsandthoseseeking somethingnew.

TheAmericanCommunity MusicAssociationConcert SerieswelcomesMare WakefieldandNomadon Sunday,Feb.16at3p.m. LocalACMAmemberJ.D. Lashleywillopentheshow.

ThisNashville-based Americanaduofeatures award-winningsoutheast TexassongwriterMare Wakefieldonguitarand Turkish-born,classicallytrainedNomadonpianoand accordion.Thishusband-andwifeduodelightsaudiences withtheirAmericana,oldnamecountryandcontemporaryfolk.FormerKerrvilleFolk FestivalNewfolkFinalistsand FalconRidgefolkfestival emergingartists,theduohad asongfeaturedina2017 LifetimeTVmovie.

Formoreinformation,call 239-939-2787,visitusat www.ArtInLee.org

LowGround-Feb.9

NicoleZuraitisatDavisArtCenterFeb.14

TheSidneyandBerneDavis ArtCenterJazzyNightsConcert Seriesbringsyouaspecial Valentine’sDayconcert,“Love IsInTheAir”byNicoleZuraitis intheGrandAtriumonFriday, Feb.14.Doorsopenat6:30 p.m.,andtheperformance beginsat7:30p.m.

NicoleZuraitisisaGrammy winningandtwotimeGrammynominatedjazzsinger-songwriter,pianistandarranger,New York-basedbandleaderandwinneroftheprestigious2021 AmericanTraditionsVocal CompetitionGoldMedal.Witha “heartasbigasherremarkable voice,”(JazzPolice),Nicolehas positionedherselfasoneofthe topartistsand“prolificsongwriters”(BroadwayWorld)towatch injazzandbeyond.

Asarecordingartist,Nicole hasreleasedfivealbumsas leader,andhersixthalbum, HowLoveBegins,co-produced witheight-timeGrammywinner ChristianMcBride,wonBest JazzVocalAlbumatthe2024

Grammyawardsandfeatures alloriginalmusic.

Besidesleadingherquartet, Nicoleisthepremiervocalistfor theBirdlandBigBandandfrequentlyheadlinesiconicNYC jazzclubslikeDizzy’sClubat LincolnCenter,Birdland,the BlueNote,theCarlyle,54 Belowandthelate,great55 Bar.Shehasappearedasa featuredsoloistwiththe SavannahPhilharmonic, AshevilleSymphonyandMacon Popsandhassupportediconic singerslikeMelanie,Morgan James,DarrenCrissand LivingstonTayloronpianoand vocals.

Ticketsare$45inadvance, or$50dayofshow.Tablesof fourare$225andtablesof eightare$450. Visitwww.sbdac.comorcall 239-333-1933forticketsand moreinformation.

TheSidney&BerneDavis ArtCenterislocatedat2301 FirstSt.inthehistoricFort MyersRiverDistrict.

BluegrassserieswelcomesJasonCarter,MichaelCleveland

TheSidneyandBerneDavisArt CenterBluegrassConcertSeries featuresJasonCarterandMichael ClevelandintheGrandAtriumon Feb.21.

Doorsfortheconcertopenat 6:30p.m.,andtheperformance beginsat7:30p.m.

IBMAFiddlenomineesand GrammyAwardwinningartists JasonCarterandMichael ClevelandreturntoSBDACforan inspiringnightofbluegrassmusic.

Thecaptivatingduo,Carterand Cleveland,metintheearly‘90s bluegrasssceneandquicklyrealizedtheyhadsimilarinfluential artiststhatenhancedtheirstyleand careerpath.Overthe15yearsof friendshiptheycollaboratedtogetherfromjamsessionstolargescale stageperformances,recordingoneach other’ssoloprojects,andnowhavetwo singles“GiveItAway”and"OutrunThe Rain,"whichisthesecondsinglesetto

befromtheirforthcomingalbum“Fiddle ManRecords.”Thisconcertisknownto beasell-outeventsobesuretopurchaseyourticketsinadvance.

Theirfirstsingle,“GiveIt Away,”becameaninstantradiohit andreached#1onBluegrass Today'sTop30Songscharttwo weeksinarow,andranked#1on theAugustTop20MonthlySongs chart.Thefiddlephenomsperformed“OutrunTheRain”forthe firsttimepubliclyontheGrand OleOpryinApril2024asaform ofcelebrationforthesong’scompletion,theircontinuedcollaborationandsuccess.Theyreceived twostandingovationsandaninvitationfromOprymanagementto returnforanotherperformance. Ticketsare$45inadvance,or $50dayofshow.Tablesoffour aresoldoutandtablesofeight are$450.

Visitwww.sbdac.comorcall 239-333-1933forticketsandmoreinformation.TheSidney&BerneDavisArt Centerislocatedat2301FirstSt.inthe historicFortMyersRiverDistrict.

JasonCarterandMichaelCleveland

NicoleZuraitis

TheTemptations&TheFourTops atSeminoleCasinoHotelMarch7

LegendarysinginggroupsThe TemptationsandTheFourTops willbringtheir40thAnniversary TourtoSeminoleCasinoHotel ImmokaleeMarch7at8pm.

TheTemptations,often referredtoas“AmericanMusic Royalty,”areworld-renowned superstarsofentertainment, reveredfortheirphenomenalcatalogofmusicandprolificcareer. TheTemptations,throughoutthe group’sevolution,haveproduced 53BillboardHot100Hitsingles, includingfourthatbecame#1Popsingles: “MyGirl,”“ICan’tGetNexttoYou,”“Just MyImagination,”and“PapaWasaRollin’ Stone.”Additionally,theyreleased43Top 10R&Bhitsingles,14ofwhichwere#1 R&Bhits,includingtimelessclassicssuch as“Ain’tTooProudtoBeg,”“BeautyIs OnlySkinDeep,”“IWishItWouldRain,” andsongsinfluencedbytheirfunk/psychedelicsoulsoundincluding“HappyPeople,” and“ShakeyGround.”Thegroupalsohas 16#1R&BAlbums.TheTemptation’s60yearhistoryspansboththe20thand21st

centuriesandtheirmusictranscendsgenerations.

TheFourTopshadtheirfirstMotownhit, “BabyINeedYourLoving”in1964,making themstars.Their1960strackrecordonthe labelisindispensabletoanyretrospective ofthedecade.“ICan’tHelpMyself(Sugar Pie,HoneyBunch),”ano.1R&BandPop smashin1965,isoneofMotown’slongestrunningcharttoppers;itwasquicklyfollowedby“It’sTheSameOldSong”(#2 R&B/#5pop).Theircommercialpeakwasa romantictrilogy:the#1“ReachOutI’llBe

There,”“StandingInTheShadowsOf Love”(#2R&B/#6pop)and“Bernadette” (#3R&B/#4pop),anextraordinaryrunof instantHolland-Dozier-Hollandclassics. Othertophitsinclude“AskTheLonely,” “SomethingAboutYou,”“YouKeep RunningAway,”coversof“WalkAway Renee”and“IfIWereACarpenter,”“When SheWasMyGirl,”“It’sAllInTheGame,” “StillWater(Love)”and“Ain’tNoWoman (LikeTheOneI’veGot).”

TicketsareavailablefromTicketmaster oratwww.moreinparadise.com.

TheFourTops

TheTemptations

DooWopProject atMannHallFeb.2

TheDooWopProjectisbackwithitsbrandnew show-AttheHop!Thegroupwillperformwiththe GulfCoastSymphonyat7p.m.onSunday,Feb.2 attheBarbaraB.MannPerformingArtsHall.

TheperformancewillbeconductedbyMaestro AndrewKurtz,CEOandmusicdirectorfortheGulf CoastSymphony.

Heardineverysockhop,car,andmaltshop;rock ‘n’rollruledtheairwavesinthe’50sand’60sand AmericanBandstandwasatthecenteroftheaction. AttheHop!istheDooWopProject’ssymphonic lovelettertothatindelibleshowandtheiconic songsheardonthatshow.SongsfromBobby Rydell,FrankieAvalon,Fabian,SmokeyRobinsonandmore.

DooWopProject-Feb.2

chancesareyou’vealreadyheardDWPandareafan,not, getsometicketsandenjoytheshow!

TheDooWopProjectisAmerica’spremieregroupdedicatedtopreservingandexpandingthegenreofthisgreatmusic weknowandlove-DooWop!Thissupergroupfeatures someoftheworld’smosttalentedperformersfromBroadway andbeyond.WithahitPBSspecialairingcountrywide,four albumsstreamingonallmajorplatforms,andovertenyears ofplayingsold-outshowsalloverthecountryandtheworld,

FeaturingstarsfromBroadwayshowsJerseyBoys, Motown,Beautiful,andHairspray,DWPisinspiredbyinnercityAfricanAmericanvocalgroupsliketheFlamingos,The FiveSatins,theMiraclesandlatertheFourSeasons,along withalloftheoriginalgroupsthatcreatedthesoundofDoo Wop.

Fortickets,call239-277-1700orGulfCoastSymphony.org

GulfCoastSymphonyperformsmusicofStarWars

GulfCoastSymphonystrikesback. TheMusicofStarWarsreturnstothe MusicandArtsCommunityCenteron Saturday,Feb.15withtwoperformances at6and8pm.

Travelthroughgalaxiesfar,faraway asthesymphonyrelivesthemusicof StarWars’epicsoundtrackforallnine moviesoftheSkywalkerSaga.

LedbyJediMaestroAndrewKurtz, jointheGulfCoastSymphonyfortheultimateStarWarsmusicalexperience,the forceawaits!Audiencemembersare encouragedtodressastheirfavorite StarWarscharacteraswetransformthe MACCintotheMosEisleyCantina.

TheshowwillfeaturetheGulfCoast Symphonyandwillbeconductedby

MaestroKurtz.

Costumesareencouraged(butare notrequired)forbothperformances. Theseconcertswillbemusiconly, andnotaccompaniedbyafilmscreening.

Fortickets,calltheGulfCoast Symphonyboxofficeat239-277-1700or visitgulfcoastsymphony.org

GetreadytorockoutwithMichael Cavanaughasheperformsthetimeless hitsofEltonJohn,suchas“TinyDancer,”

“RocketMan,”“BennieandtheJets,” CandleintheWind”andmanymore.

Thiselectrifyingshowfeatures Cavanaugh’spowerhousevocalsand incrediblepianoskills,accompaniedbya fullorchestra,conductedbyMaestro AndrewKurtz.Theperformanceoccurs onSunday,Feb.16at7p.m.atthe BarbaraB.MannPerformingArtsHall.

Thisperformancemarksthesecond collaborationbetweenCavanaughand theGulfCoastSymphony.Hisprevious show,Movin’Out,atributetoBillyJoel, soldoutBarbaraB.ManninMarchof 2022.

MichaelCavanaughisthenewvoice oftheAmericanRock&RollSongbook andacharismaticperformerandmusicianmadefamousforhispiano/lead vocalsintheBroadwaymusicalMovin’ Out.HandpickedbyBillyJoeltostarin Movin’Out,Cavanaughevokesastyle rivalingthePianoMan.Heappearedin theshowforthreeyearswithover1,200 performancesandreceivedmultiple accolades.Theshowculminatedin2003 withbothGrammyandTonyAwardnominations.

Fortickets,call239-277-1700or onlineatGulfCoastSymphony.org

AnnualGreekFest February21-23

Jointhefunon Feb.21-23atthe 50thAnnualFort MyersGreekFest.

Festivalhourswill beFridayand Saturdayfrom11a.m. to11p.m.andSunday from11a.m.to7p.m. forallofthemouthwateringGreekfood theGreekFestis knownfor.

TasteallthegoodiesYiayia(Grandma) usedtomake.

Appetizers,sandwiches,dinners,anddesserts.Gyros, Spanakopita,Baklavaandso muchmore.Vegetarianitems willalsobeavailable.Stopby onFridayandcomebackthey’reopenallweekend long.

Organizersarethrilledto bringbackthewonderful marketplace,kidzone(with carnivalrides)andgames andamazingauthenticGreek dancegroups.Theyhaveit all.

Parkingisfreeandkids under12areadmittedfree.A $5adultticketallowsthreedayadmission.

Musicwillbeprovidedby AegeanDuo.SteveTavelaris andNickMouganistogether formtheAegeanDuo.They aretheleadersofthe “Aegeans”,asuccessful Greekorchestrabasedin WesternNewYorkwithperformanceandconcertexperienceinmanynortheastern cities.Itsprincipalmembers havebeensingingandplayingtogethersince1980, appearingonaverageabout 70timesayear.

SteveandNick createanuancedand diverseGreekmusical experience,carefully mergingtraditional musicianshipwith moderntechnology.

Annunciation GreekOrthodox

Churchhasbeenapartof LeeCountyformanyyears servingover235families.For over50years,theparishhas entertainedLeeCountywith agloriousdisplayofthe sights,soundsandtastesof Greece.Familieshavebeen comingto8210Cypress LakeDriveformanyreasons -Nomatterthereason,they alwaysexperiencethe warmthandgenerositythat havebeenthehallmarksof theGreekculture.

Thisfestivalhelpsthe communitytofundthemultipleministriesthatserveour community–fromyouth groupstophilanthropic organizations.

Theweekendendswith thehugecashraffle.Drawing willbeheldonSunday,Feb. 23.Ticketsare$50eachand only1,200ticketswillbesold. Topprizeis$20,000.

Formoreinformation, topurchaseyourticketor placeyourto-goorder,call thechurchofficeat239-4812099ororderonlineat greekfestfortmyers.com.

AegeanDuo

GrandPianoSeriescelebrates springwithinternationalsuperstars

BySueWade

GrandPianoSeriesushersin Valentine’sDaywithafirecrackerpianist whomcriticsnoteforher“powerhouse sound,forcefulmusicalpersonalityand sheervirtuosity.”

ExhibitingwhatTheGuardiancalled “avirtuositywhichseemedbothjoyful andnatural,”VanCliburnInternational PianoCompetition2022silvermedalist AnnaGeniushenechannelsvirtuosic transcriptionsfromsuperstarpianist/composersofthepast—fromHandel’smagnificentChaconnetoVerdi’sbeloved operaticmelodiesandStravinsky’sblockbusterballetTheFirebird.

AnnaGeniusheneperformsFeb.13 at7:30p.m.atDanielsPavilion,precededbyBaczewska’spreconcerttalkon thepianovirtuosofrom4to5p.m.on Jan.30.

Marchbringsastar-studdedperformanceincludingseriesdirectorMilana Strezeva,afoundingmemberofthe award-winningManhattanPianoTrio. Strezevajoinsoneofthebiggestnames inchambermusictoday—thePraguebasedPavelHaasQuartet—inanallDvorákprogramfeaturingtwomaster-

piecesthatfusehisnativeCzechfolklorewiththeformalperfectionhe inheritedfromBrahmsand Beethoven.

BBCMusicMagazinefetedthe Czechensembleonits20thanniversarybynamingitoneofthemagazine’s10greateststringquartetsofall time.Thegrouphaswonfive GramophoneClassicalMusicAwards forrecordingsincludingDvoráktrios, quartetsandquintets.

ThePavelHaasQuartetwith MilanaStrezevawillperformat3and 7:30p.m.onMarch6atUbben SignatureEventSpace,withapreconcerttalkonAntonínDvorák’s “AmericanSound”from4to5p.m. Feb.20.

Acclaimedinternationallyforhis insightful,elegantartistryandbrilliant technique,AndrewvonOeyenhas establishedhimselfasoneofthe mostcaptivatingpianistsofhisgeneration.His“Angels&Demons”inlate Marchoffersanexcitingglimpseinto theproverbialbookendsofthehuman condition:goodandevil,angelsand demons,darknessandlight.

AnnaGeniushene-Feb.13

VonOeyen’sprogrambringstogether worksofdivineanddemonicinspiration inkeyboard,orchestral,operaticand choralmusicspanning300yearsfrom BachtoMessiaen.“It’sajourneyintothe darkestcornersofhumanemotion,but alsotowardsraptureandcatharsis,”he said,“confrontingandcontemplatingthe powerfulforcesthatdwellabove,below, amongandwithinus.”

AndrewvonOeyenperformsatMarch 26at3p.m.andMarch27at7:30p.m. atUbbenSignatureEventSpace,witha preconcerttalkonhowcomposerschannelreligiousfervorintheirworks,using thepianotodepictboththecelestialand theinfernal.

AllperformancestakeplaceatArtis— Naples,5833PelicanBayBlvd.,Naples. Purchasesingleticketsat$59atgrandpianoseries.orgorartisnaples.org.

Forassistance,callGrandPiano Seriesat469-333-3231orArtis—Naples at239-597-1900.

AlmostABBAshowinPuntaGordaMarch8

Putonyourdancing shoesandstepbackin timewithAlmostABBA March8at7p.m.atthe CharlotteHarborEvent andConferenceCenter inPuntaGorda. AlmostABBA-#1 tributetoABBArecreates themagicandnostalgia ofABBAinacostumed, choreographedaudience interactiveexperience. Theyhaveperformedfor theU.S.military,NBC, Universalandthe

releaseofMammaMia!Almost ABBAhaveperformedforaudiencesaslargeas50,000and wererecentlyaskedtoopenfor Cheronher"HereWeGo Again"tourofAustralia. Theeventcenterislocated at75TaylorSt.indowntown PuntaGorda. Forticketsandinfo,call 941-833-5444oronlineatticketmaster.comorwww.charlotteharborecc.comorwww.vintagevinylproductions.com. Moreinfocanbefoundat www.AlmostABBA.com

DiversemusiclineupatArtsBonita

ArtsBonita’slivemusiccontinueswith anotherbusymonthofgreatshowsin FebruaryatthePerformingArtsCenterin BonitaSprings.

RobertJon&TheWreck willperform Feb.1at8p.m.SouthernCalifornia’s ownRobertJon&TheWreckhavetaken southernrocktonewheights,forginga signaturesoundthatisdistinctlytheir own.Withpowerful,songs,electrifying guitarsolos,andlushvocalharmonies, thebandhasmesmerizedaudiences worldwide,sellingoutvenuesandsharing thestagewithlegendslikeJoe Bonamassa,BuddyGuy,Blackberry Smoke,TheMavericks,LittleFeat,and RivalSons.Theirgrowingsuccessledto adealwithBonamassa’sJourneyman Records,openingdoorstoexcitingnew opportunitiesinbothrecordingandtouring.

SudamericaLatinGroove presents HumansonFeb.11at7:30p.m.

RickHowardwithDannySinoff will performFeb.12at7:30p.m.

ZachBartholomew:“HowMyHeart Sings”TheMusicofBillEvanswillbe

presentedFeb.13at7:30p.m.

WhereDoIBegin:LoveSongs& MusicofTonyBennettwillbeperformed byEddieBruceonFeb.14at7:30p.m. Withacareerspanningoverfour decades, EddieBruce hascharmed audienceswithhiscaptivatingtributesto musicallegendssuchasTonyBennett, AnthonyNewley,andFrankSinatra,gracingiconicstageslikeResorts,Harrah’s, andtheBorgatainAtlanticCity, Feinstein’s,TheMetropolitanRoom,and Don’tTellMamainNewYork,aswellas prominentvenuesinPhiladelphia.

HotelCalifornia issettoperformFeb. 15at3and7:30p.m.HotelCaliforniais thepremiertributebandtothelegendary Eagles,faithfullyrecreatingtheiconic soundthatmadetheEaglesoneofthe best-sellingbandsofalltime.Hotel Californiacapturesitsessencewithstunningvocalaccuracy,preciseinstrumental work,andsoaringharmoniesthathave thrilledaudiencesforoverthreedecades.

Countryartist Martin willperformFeb. 19at7:30p.m.

CelebratingBroadwaywith Mark Sanders –Rodgers&Hammersteinis scheduledforFeb.20at7:30p.m.

BacktrackBluesBand willhit thestageFeb.21at7:30p.m. Recognizedasoneofthebest Chicagobluesbandsinthestate, theBacktrackBluesBandisa groupofperformersthathavetruly masteredtheircraft.Theywere foundedin1980byleadsingersongwriterSonnyCharles.Notonly didCharlesputtogetherthe BacktrackBlues,buthealso foundedtherenownedTampaBay BluesFestival,oneofthelargest bluesfestivalsinAmerica.The

bandconsistsofGrammy-Awardwinning bassplayerJeff“Stick”Davis,leadguitaristandseasonedvocalistKidRoyal, drummerandoneofthebestbluesand jazzpercussionistsinFloridaJoe Bencomo,andco-founderandrhythm guitaristLittleJohnnyWalter.

CyrilleAimée willperformFeb.22at 7:30p.m.Growingupinamultilingual householdwithAfro-Caribbeanrhythms andthevibrantjazzcultureofSamoissur-Seine,Cyrille’spassionformusic beganattheDjangoReinhardtFestival. InNewYorkCity,shequicklygaineda reputationasamatchlessinterpreterof song,performingwithlegendsandearningaGrammynomination.Now,withher latestalbum,AFleurdePeau,Cyrille combinesjazzsophistication,popimmediacy,andirresistibleCaribbeanrhythms. Joinusforanintimateandunforgettable eveningwithCyrilleAimée.

SoulCruisers:DestinationSoultown willperformFeb.26at7:30p.m.

ThePerformingArtsCenter,islocated at10150BonitaBeachRoadinBonita Springs.Fortickets,call239-495-8989or visitonlineatwww.artsbonita.org.

LeeCountyCommunityBand toperformLoveNotesFeb.16

ThelegendaryLeeCounty CommunityBandwillpresent LoveNotes,aromantic,funfilled,freeconcertonFeb.16 at3p.m.atMarinerHigh School,701ChiquitaBlvd.N., CapeCoral.

TheprogramfeaturesvocalistFredLambperformingTony Bennett’ssignaturetune,“ILeft MyHeartinSanFrancisco.” Lambwasraisedinafamilyof musiciansandsangwithThe UnitedStatesArmyBand, Pershing’sOwn,in Washington,D.C,formore than20yearsbeforeretiringto CapeCoralsevenyearsago.

Thebandalsowillperform “SomewhereMyLove”(Lara’s Theme,fromthefilmDoctor Zhigavo);“DamBusters,”from theBritishfilmofthesame name;Flutation,Highlights fromCarousel,Sousa’sLiberty BellMarch,andTributeto IrvingBerlin.

UnderthedirectionofGil

Peltola,the65-memberadult bandperformssixconcerts betweenNovemberandApril. Programsreflecttheband’s well-earnedreputationforlively,upbeatmusicandpromise anentertainingmixofnewand familiartunes,energeticmarches,andBroadwayandsilver screenhits.

Bandmembersaremusiciansfromallwalksoflifewho resideinLee,Collierand Charlottecounties.

LeeCountyCommunity Bandconcertsarefreeof charge(donationswelcome), andopentothepublic. Additionalconcertdatesare March16andApril13.AllconcertswillbeatMarinerHigh School701ChiquitaBoulevard North,beginningat3p.m.

Foradditionalinformation, visitwww.leecountyband.org, phone239-600-9052,oremail Leecountycommunityband@gm ail.com.

BonitaSpringsConcertBand

Feb.16atRiversidePark

TheBonita SpringsConcert Bandwillpresent itsnextconcertof theseason Sunday,Feb.16 at2p.m.at RiversideParkin DowntownOld BonitaSprings. Theband’sspecial guestvocalistwill beGinnaClaire Mason.GinnaClairestarredas Glindaforsixyearsinthe Broadwayproductionof Wicked.Shewillperforma Broadwaymedleythatissure toplease.

Thebandwillalsoperform “OurFlirtationMarch”byJohn PhilipSousa,andthe “SymphonicGershwin.”

GinnaClaireMasonisfrom Brentwood,Tenn.Shereceived herBachelorofFineArtsin MusicTheaterfromElon UniversityinNorthCarolina.

Aftergraduation, sheheadedtoNew YorkCityandhad rolesin Flashdance…the Musical,Duck Dynasty,Hairspray andGrease.She hasrecentlystarred inleadrolesina numberofHallmark Channelmovies. Membersofthe bandareunderthedirectionof GarySmithwhoretiredafter24 yearsasconductorofthe UniversityofIllinoisMarching IlliniBandandSymphonic Band.Garysays,“thetalentof thesemusiciansistremendous, ranginginagefrom16to90.”

Becomea“Friendofthe Band.”Findoutmoreat www.bonitaspringsconcertband.org.Theconcertwillalso bereplayedlaterintheweek onFacebookatbonitaspringsconcertband.

GinnaClaireMason

SanibelMusicFestival marks38thseasonMarch1

SanibelMusicFestivalisdelightedtowelcomethe renownedduocellistDavidFinckelandpianistWuHan foraspecialbenefitconcertonMarch1.Beginwithan upcloseandpersonalfundraisercocktailpartyataprivateSanibelhometheeveningprior.Ticketsarelimited forthissought-afteroccasion.Call404-226-3842to reserveyourplace.

Continuingwiththestartoftheirofficial38thseason onMarch4,theyshallshowcaseJonNakamatsu,who isinhisthirddecadeofworldtoursandisaVanCliburn GoldMedalist.

TheHorszowskiTrio,whichcompletedatourof Germany(19concertsin23days)in2022withgreat success,willwowtheaudiencewiththeirprowesson March8.

OnMarch11,thefestivalshallproudlypresentthe winneroftheU.S.NationalChopinPianoCompetition. OnMarch18,theOperaTheaterofConnecticutwill regaleattendeeswithfamiliartunesfromKanderand Ebb--Chicago,Cabaret,SinatraandMinelli.

Wrappinguptheseasonwillbethepowerfuland inspiringIsidoreStringQuartetonMarch22,winnerof the14thBanffInternationalStringQuartetCompetition. Comerevelintheintimacyofthefestivalvenueandbeup closewithworldclassartists.Plantoaugmentyourexperiencewithadonationof$1,000ormoretoachieve recognitionintheEncoreSociety.Perksfora$1,000 donationincludenotonlytworeserved,namedseats atconcertsbutalsoaninvitationtotheAfterGlo receptionfollowingconcertstominglewiththe esteemedartistsandtolearnabitmoreabouttheir livesandmusicalstyles.

TheSanibelMusicFestivalisanall-volunteer organizationandstrivestokeepticketspricesreasonable,buttodosotheydependonthegenerosityof theirpatronsasonly40%ofexpensesarecovered byticketsales.Donationsofanyamountmaybe madeontheirwebsiteor mailedtoSMF,P.O.Box 1623,Sanibel,FL33957.

SanibelMusicFestivalisa501(c)(3)organization,which allowsyourcontributiontobeconsideredastaxdeductible. Onlineticketpurchaseswillgenerateascancodethatyou mayshowonyourphone, whichwillnotonlyexpedite yourentryintothevenue butwillalsocontinuethe ecology-friendly“Sanibel spirit.”

SMForganizersbelieve theartsareacompelling forceinthepositiverecoveryofourregionafter HurricaneIan.Theyare gratefulforyourcontinued involvementandsupport.

AllSanibelFestivalconcertswillbeheldatSanibel CongregationalUnitedChurchof Christ,2050PeriwinkleWay,Sanibel. Allconcertsbeginat7:30p.m.

Topurchaseticketsonline,visit theSanibelMusicFestivalwebsiteat sanibelmusicfestival.org.Selectyour tickets.Completetheeasyand secureticketpurchaseprocess. Discountsareavailableonthewebsite.

Forthosewhowishtobuytheir ticketsinperson,visitBankofthe Islandsat1669PeriwinkleWay, Sanibel(cashorcheckonly)orbuy atthevenuedoor,halfhourbefore theconcert.

HorszowskiTrio-March8

DavidFinckelandWuHan-March1

Music&moreatTribbyArtsCenter

TheTribbyArtsCenterpresents itsmostexhilaratingseasonyet, showcasingworld-classartexhibitions,thought-provokinglectures andexcitingconcertsspanningpop, classical,bluegrass,country,folk, bigband,swingandjazz.

DoverQuartet performsFeb.7 at7p.m.Hailedasoneofthe greateststringquartetsofthelast 100yearsbyBBCMusicMagazine andtwo-timeGrammynominees, theDoverQuartetstandsatthepinnacleofthechambermusicworld. Thisextraordinaryquartetisthe PenelopeP.WatkinsEnsemblein ResidenceattheCurtisInstituteof MusicandholdsprestigiousresidenciesatNorthwestern University’sBienenSchoolofMusicand theWaltonArtsCenter’sArtosphere Festival.Ticketsare$55.

NationalGeographicLive:Caveof Bones willbepresentedFeb.13at2 p.m.and7p.m.VentureintotheCaveof Boneswithpaleoanthropologistand NationalGeographicExplorerLee Berger,whobringsbackastonishingstoriesabouthisdiscoveriesofourearly ancestorsinSouthAfrica,aTribbyArts CenterexclusiveinSWFlorida.Tickets are$35.

RankyTanky willperformFeb.14at 7p.m.TheGrammyAward-winningquintetfromCharleston,S.C.,bringsthe timelessmusicoftheGullahcultureto life.Celebratedfortheirvibrantblendof playfulgamesongs,ecstaticshouts,and heartfeltspirituals,RankyTankyhascaptivatedaudiencesworldwide.Ticketsare $60.

TheJerseyTenors arescheduledto beonstageFeb.27and28at7p.m.A sensationalopera/rockmash-upphenomenonthat’stakingtheworldby storm,theJerseyTenorscombinethe timelessclassicsofoperawiththeunforgettablehitsofrock’n’roll legendslikeQueen,Elton John,andBonJovitodeliver aperformancethatisboth explosiveandunforgettable. Ticketsare$60.

OneNightinMemphis performsMarch6and7at7 p.m.Createdanddirectedby JohnMueller,thiscritically acclaimedtributetothelegendarySunRecordsrecordingartistsCarlPerkins, JohnnyCash,JerryLee Lewis,andElvisPresley bringsthemagicofthe 1950saliveonstage.

Starringformercastmembersof theBroadwaysmashhitMillion DollarQuartet,thiselectrifying showfeaturesauthenticrockabilly, country,gospel,and1950srock’n’ roll.Ticketsare$60.

Frontiers:ATributeto Journey isscheduledforMarch 10and11at7p.m.Hailedasthe ultimatehomagetotheiconicrock band,Frontiersbringsthemagicof Journey’smusictolifewithunparalleledprecisionandpassion.Led byfiveexceptionallytalentedmusiciansfromtheNewYorkCityarea, Frontiersrecreateseverynuance, everyiconicriff,andalltheheartfeltemotionsofJourney’sgreatest hits.Ticketsare$60.

TribbyArtsCenteratShellPointis locatedat17281OnParBoulevard,Fort Myers.Forticketsandmoreinformation visitonlineatwww.TribbyArtsCenter.com orcall239-415-5667.

RankyTanky-Feb.14

DoverQuartet-Feb.7

SouthlandBluegrassMusicFestivalApril6

SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokalee welcomesthefourthannualSouthland BluegrassMusicFestivalSunday,April 6startingatnoon.Thefreefestivalwill featureoutdoorconcertswithconcerts intheZigZagLoungebothbeforeand afterthefestival,aswellasavariety offoodtrucks.

Theoutdoorentertainmentlineup announcedhighlightsfreeperformancesfromheadlinersRhondaVincent& TheRage,DelMcCoury,The InfamousStringdusters,TheTravelin’ McCourysandAlligatorAlley.ZigZag Loungeperformanceswillbe announcedatalaterdate.

Allconcertsarefreewiththemain festivalperformancesheldoutdoors. Attendeesarewelcometobringchairs andallagesarewelcome.Alarge selectionoffoodtruckswillbeatthe event.Coolers,backpacksandpets willnotbepermitted.

Outdoorfestivalperformers:

RhondaVincent&TheRage Itwasherpivotalbluegrassalbum “BackHomeAgain”thattransformed RhondaVincentintotheAll-American BluegrassGirlandcrownedhertheNew QueenofBluegrassbyTheWallStreet Journalin2000.Amulti-awardwinner,with a2017GrammyforBestBluegrassAlbum, anEntertaineroftheYear2001,Songof theYear2004,sevenconsecutiveFemale VocalistoftheYearawardsfromthe InternationalBluegrassMusicAssociation 2000-2006,andaneighthwinofIBMA FemaleVocalistoftheYearin2015.Her lifelongdreamcametruewhenshewas invitedtobeamemberoftheGrandOle

OpryonFeb.28,2020.Rhondawaitedan 345daysandwasofficiallyinductedasa memberoftheGrandOleOpryonFeb.6, 2021.

DelMcCouryBand

Evenamongthepantheonofmusic’s finestartists,DelMcCourystandsalone. Fromthenascentsoundofbluegrassthat charmedhardscrabblehillbillyhonkytonks, ruralschoolhousestages,andthecrowning gloryoftheGrandOleOprytothepresentdayculture-buzzofviralvideosanddigital streams,Delisthelivinglink.Onprimetime andlate-nighttelevisiontalkshows,thereis Del.Fromheadliningsold-outconcertsto musicfestivalsofallgenres,includingone carryinghisnamesake,thereisDel.

Whereaudiencesnumberinthetensof thousands,andadmirersasdiverseas country-rockiconSteveEarleandjambandroyaltyPhishcountastwoamong hundreds,thereisDel.Nowhelmingthe DelMcCouryBand,withsonsRonnieand Rob,theensembledidandcontinuesto representinalarger,growingmusical communityapeerlesstorchbearerforthe entiresweepandscopeofbluegrasshistory.

TheInfamousStringdusters

TheInfamousStringdustersareacelebratedAmericanprogressivebluegrass bandknownfortheirvirtuosicmusicianship,innovativearrangements,and genre-blendingstyle.TheGrammy Award-winningAmericanaquintethave musicalinfluencesthattrulyrunthe gamut.

TheTravelinʼMcCourys

TheMcCourybrothers-Ronnie(mandolin)andRob(banjo)-wereborninto thebluegrasstradition:theirfather,Del,is amongthemostinfluentialandsuccessful musiciansinthehistoryofthegenre.Years ontheroadwiththeirfatherencouraged theduotoimaginehowtraditionalbluegrasscouldcutinnovativepathwaysinto 21stcenturymusic.

AlligatorAlley&

FloridaBluegrassExpress

FormedinSouthFloridain2014, AlligatorAlleyboastsfourtalentedsingers, musiciansandsongwriterswhoeachbring theirownflavortotheband’ssound.Three MiamiboysandonemanfromtheBronx makeuptheband,bringingthathighenergyBluegrasssoundfromthemountainsto thecoast.

Formoreinformation,visitonlineat www.moreinparadise.com.

RhondaVincent

DelMcCouryBand

Christone‘Kingfish’Ingram,SamanthaFish toperformMarch28atSeminoleCasinoHotel

GoldEntertainment announcedanunforgettable nightoflivebluesmusicwith Christone“Kingfish”Ingram andSamanthaFish,twoof thegenre’sbrighteststars, takingthestageonFriday, March28.

Theoutdoorconcertat SeminoleCasinoHotelin Immokaleewillshowcasethe incredibletalentofthesetwo renownedmusiciansandprovideanexcitingopportunity forfanstoexperiencetheir electrifyingperformances undertheFloridasky.

Grammy-winningguitarist, vocalistandsongwriter Christone“Kingfish”Ingram hasquicklybecomethe definingbluesvoiceofhis generation.FromhishometownofClarksdale, Mississippi,tostagesaround theglobe,theyoungblues starhasalreadyheadlined multipleU.S.andEuropean tours,andamazedfansin Australia,NewZealand,and India.Sinceheburstontothe scenein2019,Ingramhas beennominatedfor10Blues MusicAwardsandwonthem all.RollingStonedeclared, “Kingfishisoneofthemost excitingyoungguitaristsin years,withasoundthat encompassesB.B.King,Jimi

HendrixandPrince.”

Asanartist,singer,songwriter,andguitarist,GrammynominatedSamanthaFish hasearnednumerousaccoladesforheruniqueselfexpression,whichshechannelsthroughexplosiveriffs, visceralrhythms,andspinetinglingvocals.Hertalenthas beenrecognizedbynone otherthanEricClapton,who invitedhertoperformathis

Crossroads2023inLos Angeles.Shealsohelpedkick offSlash’sS.E.R.P.A.N.T. Tour,andiscurrentlyperformingintheHendrixExperience Tour.

“Expecttobeblownaway atthetalentlightingupthe stageunderthestars,”says JayGoldbergofGold Entertainment,“thisisacan’t missshowforallinthe SouthwestFloridaarea!”

Ticketsareavailablein advanceonlineatwww.moreinparadise.comor www.goldentertainment.us. Reservedseatticketsstartat $49.Theshowbeginsat8 p.m.andgatesopenat7p.m.

Allagesarewelcometo thisoutdoorconcert,and plentyoffreeparkingisavailableonsite.

Christone“Kingfish”Ingram (photobyColinHart)

SamanthaFish (photobyScottLukes)

AmericanVirtuosireturnsatSBDAC

TheSidneyandBerne DavisArtCenterwelcomes backsomeofchamber music’smostvibrantplayers fromacrossthecountry.

AmericanVirtuosipresents twoexceptionalexperiences, astandaloneconcertaswell asanexquisitedinner-concert fusion.

OnFeb.26,theAmerican Virtuosiwillperforminthe GrandAtriumwiththeater styleseating.OnFeb.28,the Sidney&BerneDavisArt Centerwillbehostingits AmericanVirtuosiGalaDinner andConcert,aneveningofunparalleled eleganceintheGrandAtriumwiththe themePostcardsFromParis.

Eachshowwillexhibittwounique classicalprogramsfeaturingasoprano soloist.

OnFeb.26,relaxinthenewcushionedtheaterseatingtowatchtheelevatedstageperformance.Everyguestin theaudiencewillbeat“theedgeoftheir seat”withprimeviewsastheyexperiencebreathtakingperformancesbyleadingchambermusiciansofthenation.The

musiciansshowcasedatbothconcerts willbeSBDAC’sformerexecutivedirectorandprofessionalviolistJamesGriffith, violinistsPeterWinogradandCaterina Szepes,violistMatthiasBuchholz,cellist AniAznavoorianandpianistAndrew Armstrong.Therewillalsobeafeatured guest,JenniferRowley,asthesoprano soloist.Doorsopenat6:30p.m.forthe 7:30p.m.concert.Ticketsare$45per person,or$50thedayoftheconcert. Studentticketsare$10withpresented studentidentification.

TheAmericanVirtuosiGala DinnerandConcertonFeb.28 presentsanopportunityforthe publictosupportthenon-profit organizationthroughanevening ofeleganceandanexhibitionof talent.Audiencesgetthe chancetotakepartinanunforgettablyintimateeveningofoutstandinglivechambermusicfollowedbydeliciousdining,allto supporttheartsandmusicprogrammingoftheartcenter. Musicalcompositionswillbe fromFrenchcomposersClaude Debussy,JulesMassenet, GabrielFauré,MauriceRavel, GeorgesBizet,andLéoDelibes.Doors openat5:00pm.Ticketpurchases includethespecialcommandingperformancebeginningat5:30p.m.followedby afinediningexperiencefromFrisco’s Cateringat7pm.Individualticketsare $145,tablefortwois$275,tablefor eightis$1,000.

Visitwww.sbdac.comorcall239-3331933forticketsandmoreinformation. TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenteris locatedat2301FirstSt.inthehistoric FortMyersRiverDistrict.

SarasotaJazzFestivalMarch17-22

TheJazzClubofSarasotapresentstheSarasotaJazzFestival

March17-22atvariouslocations inSarasota.

Thefourmainstageconcerts willbeheldindoorsatthe SarasotaMunicipalAuditorium. Thisyear’sfestivalincludes performancesbyEmmetCohen Trio,GeorgiaHeersandTerell StaffordonMarch20;Tony MonacoandEricAlexanderon March21;andMarcusMilleron March22.

Otherfestivalhighlights includeMondayNightJazz CabaretatFloridaStudioTheatre onMarch17,TrolleyPubCrawl indowntownSarasotaonMarch 18.

Ticketsareonsalenowand availableforpurchaseonlineat www.sarasotajazzfestival.com. Groupdiscountsareavailable.

MarcusMiller

MusicDirectorTerellStafford

MidlandatSeminoleCasinoFeb.22

DoubleGrammynomineesMidlandbringtheir TheGetLuckyTourwith openingactPug JohnsontoSeminole CasinoHotelImmokalee Saturday,Feb.22at8 p.m.withgatesopening at7p.m.

Midlandhavesought toreintroducethe Westernplains,Laurel Canyon-cum-Bakersfield andLoneStarjukejoints toCountrymusicsince comingtogetherata friend’sweddingover commoninfluencesand theneedforareturnto thissortofpost-Urban CowboyCountry.

Forleadsinger/guitaristMarkWystrach,bassist/vocalist CameronDuddyandleadguitarist/vocalistJessCarson, thedoubleplatinumhit“Drinkin’Problem”setthestagefor theircriticallyacclaimed“OnTheRocks”andNo.1 BillboardTopCountryAlbumsdebut“LetItRoll”tounite classiccountryfans,hipstersandmediaincluding EntertainmentWeekly,GQ,TheWashingtonPost,Vogue, Esquire,Variety,RollingStoneCountryandNPR.

BasedinDrippingSprings,Texas,thetrioofsongwriters

whodevelopedtheirsound atTornillo,Texas’storied SonicRanchhavebeen buildingafollowingthat’s sold-outtheHoustonRodeo andLivestockShow, packedamultiple-night standatFt.Worth’siconic BillyBob’sandre-opened NorthHollywood’slegendaryPalominoClubfor onenightonly.Bringinglistenersaresurgenceoftheir thickharmonies,sad melodies,tartlyrics,and steelguitarwiththeirlatest album“TheLastResort: GreetingsFrom”(Big MachineRecords),the retro-Nuevotriohasgrown frombarbandtoanin-demandheadlinerwhohaveeven puttogethertheirowncruise.

PugJohnsongrewupontheoutskirtsofBeaumont, Texas,listeningtothemulticulturalsoundtrackofacity flankedbyLouisiana,theBigThicket,andtheGulfCoast. Withhissecondalbum,“ElCabron,”Johnsonsaluteshis homeland'straditionswhilecreatinghisownmusicalgeography.

Ticketsareonsaleandstartat$55fromTicketmasteror www.moreinparadise.com.Parkingfortheconcertisfree.

The#1TributetoABBArecreatesthemagicandnostalgiaofABBAina stunningcostumed,choreographed,audienceinteractiveexperience. AlmostABBAhasperformedforTheU.S.Military,NBC/Universalandthe releaseofMAMMAMIA!Theyperformforaudiencesaslargeas50,000 andwererecentlyaskedtoopenforCheronher"HereWeGoAgain"Tour ofAustralia.Withtheirsoundalikeperformance,intricateharmoniesand top-notchmusicianship,theytrulyliveuptotheirname,AlmostABBA!

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Midland

PERFORMANCES INSWFLORIDA

FEB1

TobyMac BBMannHall,FortMyers

Ambrosia, ElliotLurie, JohnFordColey,Peter Beckett,WalterEgan SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

FEB5

KennyWayne ShepherdBand BBMannHall,FortMyers

FEB6

LynyrdSkynyrd SeminoleBrightonBayHotel

FEB7

AliceCooper BBMannHall,FortMyers

WheyJennings

EvergladesSeafoodFest

FEB8

ConfederateRailroad EvergladesSeafoodFest

FEB13

ChrisBotti BBMannHall,FortMyers

WillieNelson&Family SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

FEB15

AaronLewis SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

FEB20

BraxtonKeith TheRanch,FortMyers

FEB21&22

TheDrifters Artis–Naples

I N C ONCERT

Ambrosia

AmbrosiaheadlinestheYachtRocktheDockconcertFeb.1at SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokalee.Otherperformersinclude PeterBeckett(thevoiceofPlayer),JohnFordColey,ElliotLurie ofLookingGlassandWalterEgan.PicturedareAmbrosia foundingmembersChristopherNorth(keys),JoePuerta(lead vocalsandbass)andBurleighDrummond(vocalsanddrums). Forticketsandinfo,visitmoreinparadise.com

FEB22

Midland,PugJohnson SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

FEB23

PaulAnka Artis–Naples

FEB27

Ole60 TheRanch,FortMyers

MAR2

TheBeachBoys Artis–Naples

MAR7

TheTemptations &TheFourTops SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

MAR10

ZZTop BBMannHall,FortMyers

MAR12

LovinSpoonful,Gary Lewis&ThePlayboys, TheClassicsIV BBMannHall,FortMyers

MAR13

SisterHazel TheRanch,FortMyers

MAR14

38Special CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, DowntownFortMyers

MAR15

LynchMob BuddhaLive,FortMyers

MAR20

LittleRiverBand BBMannHall,FortMyers

MAR22

RickBraun CoralOaksGolf,CapeCoral

MAR28

ChristoneIngram, SamanthaFish SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

APR3

RascalFlatts HertzArena,Estero

APR5

MercyMe HertzArena,Estero

APR6

UncleKracker TheRanch,FortMyers

VillagePeople

Artis–Naples

SouthlandBluegrass MusicFestival SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

APR11

FrankieValli BBMannHall,FortMyers

APR12

MickyDolenz SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

APR26

TravisTritt

HertzArena,Estero

MAY8

DiamondRio TheRanch,FortMyers

MAY9

L.A.Guns

BuddhaLive,FortMyers

BraxtonKeith,UncleKracker atTheRanchConcertHall&Saloon

TheRanchConcertHall& SalooninFortMyersshowcases nationalcountryandrockartists.

Here’swhat’sonthescheduleat presstime:

TheSamGallowayFordConcert SeriespresentsAshleyCooke(with openerGreylanJames)onJan.31, BraxtonKeithonFeb.20(with openerZachMeadows),Ole60on Feb.27,UncleKrackeronApril6, DiamondRioonMay8andRestless RoadonMay31(withspecialguest KelseyHart).

BraxtonKeithispartofanew generationofcountrysinger-songwriters“lightingupthecountrymusic world”(RFD-TV)andleadinga revivalofitscorecreativetenants.A Texasnativewhothesedayssplits timebetweenSanAntonioand Nashville,Keithwasbornin Midland,Texas,steepedincountry mystique.

Featuringanearnestloveofthe ‘80scountryaesthetic–andallbut addictedtotherushofthestage–Keithhasspentthelast fewyearsoflifeasaproudroaddog,schoolingnewfansof thetimelesspowerofarevvedupbandandrichorganic twang.Blendingthrowback-tonkwithasharp,barbed-wire vocalrecallingstarslikeTracyLawrence(plusalittleborderlandbuzzofSanAntonioSpanishinfluence),Keithbecamea regularfaceinvenuesallacrosshishomestate.

Nomatterwhathedoesorwherehegoes,UncleKracker adherestoasimple,yetrathertimelessphilosophy.“Ireally subscribetothismindsetofjusthavingfun,”UncleKracker affirms.“That’swhatit’salwaysabout.It’sthetrainthatI’m

foreveron.ThewayIfeelisifI’m enjoyingit,it’sreallyworthdoing.”

Nowhe’shavingmorefunthan ever.Anditcertainlyshowswith thereleaseofhisbrandnewsingle “Floatin’.”Thefeel-goodtrack recordedinNashvillecouples UncleKracker’sheartfelt,infectiouslyricswithacountrygroove thatwillkeepfanssmilingallsummerlong.

UncleKrackerwillbeshowcasinghisnewsonginshedsacross thecountry.Hisliveshowcontinuestogetbiggerandbetterwith everytour."It'sveryinteractive,"he says."It'smeanttobeaparty,and Iwanteverybodyinvolved.Each timewegoonstage,Iwantpeople toleavesmiling."

OtherupcomingshowsatThe RanchConcertHall(notpartofthe SamGallowaySeries)include EverclearonJan.30,the ReverendPeyton’sBigDamnBand onFeb.7,TexasTwister-ZZTop tributebandonFeb.28,TheBrokenHearts-TomPettytributeonMarch7,KipSweeny-GarthBrookstributeonMarch 8,SisterHazelonMarch13,CharlyandJohayrononMarch 14,FakeFestonMarch22,JoshMeloyonMarch29,Red withAdelitasWayonApril18andRestlessRoadonMay31. Forticketsandmoreconcertinformation,visitonlineat theranchfortmyers.com.

TheRanchConcertHallandSalooncanbereachedby calling239-985-9839.Formostshows,doorsopenat7p.m. atTheRanchConcertHall&Saloonlocatedat2158Colonial Blvd.inFortMyers.

BraxtonKeith-Feb.20

UncleKracker-April6

F ORT M YERS R IVER D ISTRICT

ArtFestFortMyersmarks25years

ArtFestFortMyersfounderSharon McAllisterwelcomeseveryonetoan artfulweekend.“Canyoubelieve2025 istheartfestival’s25thanniversary. After25yearsinleadershiptheartfestivalIlookforwardtothiseventevery year.Theartschangelifeforthebetter andaresoimportanttoourcommunity inSouthwestFlorida.”Sharoncontinued“Iamproudtobeapartofthis nationally-award-winningartfestival.”

Spendafewhours,alldayora weekendbeingsurroundedbyimagination,inspirationandincredibletalent alongthedowntownFortMyersriverfront.ArtFestFortMyersbringsmore than200exceptionalprofessional artiststotheheartofdowntownFort Myers;encourages300talentedlocal highschoolartiststopursuetheirartisticdreams;providesanopportunityfor thousandsofchildren,theirparents andgrandparentstotrytheirhandat creatingamasterpiece.

ChristineAdeleMoore’sstunningart piece“PartyofTwo”wasselectedas the2025CommemorativePoster. TalkingwithChristineyouquicklylearn that“CreatingartishowIlearnedto connectwithotherpeoplefromavery youngage.Isaw,andmoreimportantly,felttheimpactthatapieceofart, createdwithlove,canmakeonanother humanbeing.Itbecamepartofthe fabricofwhoIam,”Christinerecalls.

Meetallthestarsoftheshow–the artists.Theseincrediblycreativefolks,

travelfrom39statestosharetheirworkwithus. Amazingceramics,agorgeousjewelry,remarkable glass,uniquepaintings,wearableartandsomuch moreawaityouatArtFestFortMyers.

Besuretobringtheentirefamilytothisfree outdoorfineartfestival.Taketimetoenjoyourtalentedhighschoolartists’workattheArtUnder20 ExhibitandCompetitionandpreparetobeastonishedasthestudentscreatelargestreetpaintings intheChalkBlock.Alwaysacrowdpleaser,the PublixArtYardandCommunityStagearefullof opportunitiesforpeopleofallages.TheDining Gallerieswithtastyfoodandfunbeveragesprovidearelaxingbreak.

ArtFestFortMyersopensFriday,Jan.31with SymphonyontheSound,anexceptionalPops Concert,byGulfCoastSymphonyfrom7:15to 8:30p.m.;and65ofthe200artistsopen,funfood andbeverages.Theartfulweekendcontinues Saturday,Feb.1from10a.m.to5p.m.and Sunday,Feb.2from10a.mto4p.m.Formore information,visitonlineatArtFestFortMyers.com

ChristineAdeleMooreʼsstunningartpiece“PartyofTwo”wasselectedasthe2025 CommemorativePoster.

MusicWalkFeb.21 atMcCollumHall

ThenextMusicWalkat McCollumHall,presentedby theFortMyersCommunity RedevelopmentAgency (CRA),willtakeplaceduring BlackHistoryMonthon Friday,Feb.21.

Thismarksthesecond eventsincetheCRAtook overwhatbeganas Collaboratory’s“Night Market”in2022withtheidea ofbringingthecommunity togetherforfreelivemusic, foodtrucks,retailvendors andcommunitypartnersfor sharedexperiencesand interaction.

InconjunctionwithMusic Walk,andincelebrationof BlackHistoryMonthwhich takesplacethroughout February,theeventwillbe heldat2701DrMartinLuther KingJrBlvd.from6to10 p.m.

LewDelGatto,a renownedsaxophonistand originalmemberofthe SaturdayNightLiveBand from1975-1979and19852005,willbeoneofthefeaturedacts.Otherperformers thatnightincludethe BrandonRobertsonQuintet andtheFGCUJazzCombo.

“Ourfirsteventin Novemberwasanincredible engagingexperiencewithour communityresidentsand

partnersandofcourse incrediblelivejazzpresentations,”saidMicheleHyltonTerry,executivedirectorof theFortMyersCRA.“Now wearesoexcitedtoreignite McCollumHall’shistorical rootsduringBlackHistory Monthwithanotherlineupof greatjazzmusicians,fun, foodandmore.”

Theeventisfreeasislimitedparking(spacesfor100 vehicles)atthelotjust behindMcCollumHall.

Theeveningwillinclude foodtrucksandmerchant andartvendorsonsite.

Future2025dateswillbe May16andAug.15.

Builtin1938byClifford “Buck”McCollum,Sr.,a blackbusinessmanand entrepreneur,andhiswife Gertrude,McCollumHallwas thecenterpieceofcommerce,musicandentertainmentintheDunbarcommunity.Apopularstopfortouringblackentertainersonthe Chitlin’Circuitofthe1930sto 1950s,itssecond-floordance halljumpedtolifewhen musicianstooktothestage, includingDukeEllington,Ella Fitzgerald,LouisArmstrong, CountBasie,B.B.King, DizzyGillespie,OtisRedding andotherjazzandblues greats.

BrandonRobertson

AnnualMrs.Edison’sHymnSingFeb.4

CelebratetheEdisonFestivalofLight andhelpfeedthehungrybyattending Mrs.Edison’sHymnSingTuesday,Feb. 4atTheFirstPresbyterianChurchin downtownFortMyersatthecornerof SecondStreetandLeeStreet.

It’sthe35thanniversaryofthehymn sing,whichisanofficialsanctionedevent oftheEdisonFestivalofLight.Sponsors aretheGallowayFamilyofDealerships andSusanBennettMarketing&Media.

Becauseoftheoverwhelmingpopularityoftheevent,twoperformancesare plannedat1p.m.and4p.m.Thedoors willopen30minutespriortoeachperformance.

Admissionisfree,butbecauseofthe increasedneedforfoodforthehungry, organizersarerequestingthatthosewho attendbringcansofnon-perishablefood andavoluntarycashdonation,ifpossible,tobenefitSam’sCommunityKitchen &CafeofCommunityCooperative.

“WeneedtohelpTheSoupKitchen bydonatingasmuchcannedgoodsand cashaswecantohelpfamilieswho mostneeditinourcommunity,”saidthe Rev.Dr.PauldeJongofFirst PresbyterianChurch.

CommunityCooperativeisaninnovativenonprofitorganizationmadeupof socialserviceentrepreneursfightingto endhomelessnessandhungerinour community.Itprovidesmorethan26,000 mealseachmonththroughSam’s CommunityCafé,MealsonWheelspro-

gramsandschoolprograms,distributes morethan2.1millionpoundsofgroceriesthroughitsMobileFoodPantries, andserves14,000individualsandfamilieswithhomelessandcomprehensive casemanagementservicesthroughits Social&EducationResourceCenters.

AUnitedWaypartner,Community CooperativeservesLeeandCollier counties.

Thechurchhasbeenastrongsupporteroftheagencyfromthebeginning andcontinuestosupportitsministry therebyprovidingvolunteersandother

supportforSam’sCommunityKitchen& CaféandtheMealsonWheelsprogram

“Theneedhasneverbeengreater withsomanypeoplestrugglingafterthe devastationcausedbyHurricanesIan, HeleneandMilton.Thefoodthatis donatedwillgoimmediatelytothosein ourcommunitywhodesperatelyneedit,” saidDr.deJong.

CashdonationsareespeciallyvaluablebecauseCommunityCooperative canbuyfivetimesasmuchfoodforthe sameamountofmoneythatresidents spendatlocalgrocerystores.“However, thereisgreatsatisfactionincontributing atangibleitemyouknowwillbeablessingtosomeoneinneed.Bothformsof donationswilldogoodworkinourcommunityandwillbemostwelcomed,”said Dr.deJong.

Thisyear’seventwillfeaturetheFirst PresbyterianSanctuaryChoirandmany othersingers,alongwithapiano-organ combination.

InadditiontoMrs.Edison’sHymn Sing,FirstPresbyterianChurchannually presentsthepopularChristmasCarol SinginDecember.Botheventsbenefit Sam’sCommunityKitchen&Caféof CommunityCooperative.

Formoreinfoordirectionstothe church,call239-334-2261orvisit www.fpcfortmyers.org.FormoreinformationaboutCommunityCooperative, call(239)332-SOUPorvisitwww.communitycooperative.com.

ACMASongwritersonthePlazasetforFeb.11

TheFortMyersRegionalLibraryhasjoinedwiththe AmericanaCommunityMusicAssociation(ACMA),tooffer freeconcertsofalloriginalmusicbylocalartists.Concertswill takeplaceintheamphitheater,whichislocatedonSouth CornogPlaza,2450FirstSt.intheFortMyersRiverDistrict. ThefreeseasonaleventrunsNovemberthroughMay.

OnTuesday,Feb.11,RayBoone,MattHannamandBruce Gallantwilltaketheoutdoorstageat6p.m.

Bringachairorablanket.Allshowswillbemovedtothe meetingroomslocatednexttotheamphitheaterifneeded dependingonweather.

RayBooneisanativeFloridian.In2007,hemovedto NashvilletoproduceRFDTV’sMusicandMotorswithMike CurbandSonyMusicartistcousinLarryBooneandbegan writingsongs.HisFloridarootsbroughtstorysongsaboutlivingthecoastalsaltlifeandtheescapismthatitbrings.Rayis aBMIsongwriterandMFGRecordingartistandhashadsong cutsbyseveralindependentartists,includingHighSouth band,JakeClayton,RickyLeeTanner,andsyncmusicon

PBS,TheSportsmanChanneltelevisionshows.

MattHannamisacoverartistandsongwriterwhoperforms asasoloartist,andwithhissixpiecebandTheCollective. Mattisaformerschoolteacherthathasworkedinthe telecommunicationsindustryforthepast21years.Hehas beenamemberoftheACMAsincethefoundingyear,andisa formerboardmemberofboththeACMAandHopebySong.

Forover40years,BruceGallanthasbeenwritingsongs, usingthemasajournaltoreflectthedifferenttimesinhislife. "Istartedwritingsongsinmylate20sandhavenever stopped.Anythingofimportanceinmylifeisinoneofmy songs.Writingisessentialformysurvival.”Bruceisalsoon theboardoftheAmericanaCommunityMusicAssociation, andhoststheweeklysinger-songwritingcircle,andcanoften befoundperformingaroundtown.

TheremainingdatesareMarch11,April8andMay13.For moreabouttheAmericanaCommunityMusicAssociation,visit onlineatwww.americanacma.organdfollowthemon Facebookforupdates.

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38SpecialreturnsinMarch

Southernrocklegend38Special returnstothestageatCaloosaSound AmphitheaterindowntownFortMyers onFriday,March14.

Havingreleasedmorethan15 albumssince1976,38Specialcontinuestobringtheirsignatureblastof SouthernRocktomorethan100cities eachyear.

Fanscanexpecttoheartheband’s arena-rocksmashhits,including“Hold OnLoosely,”“Rockin’IntotheNight,” “CaughtUpinYou,”“FantasyGirl,”“IfI’d BeentheOne,”“BackWhereYou Belong,”“ChainLightnin’,”“Second Chance,”andmore–alltimelesshits thatremainastapleofradio,immediatelyrecognizablefromthefirstopening chord.

Thecurrentlineupfor38Special includesguitarist/vocalistDonBarnes (anoriginalmember),keyboardist/vocalistBobbyCapps,drummerGaryMoffatt, bassistBarryDunawayandguitarist JerryRiggs.

Ticketscanbepurchasedonlineat www.tixr.comorcaloosasoundamp.com. AselectionofVIP,reservedseating,and

generaladmissionticketswillbeavailable.Concertgoerscanenjoyfoodand drinksservedinsideCaloosaSound Amphitheater;outsidefood,drinks,and coolersareprohibited.Smalllawnchairs andblanketsarepermittedinthegener-

aladmissionlawnarea.

38Speciallastperformedatthe amphitheateronJan.4,2024.

CaloosaSoundAmphitheaterislocatedat2101EdwardsDriveindowntown FortMyers.

AnnualReading FestivalMarch1 EdisonFestivalof LightFeb.8-16

Twenty-fiveacclaimedandbestselling authorsarecomingtoLeeCountytotalk tofansandsignbooksatthe26thannual SouthwestFloridaReadingFestivalfrom 10a.m.to4p.m.Saturday,March1.

ThefestivaltakesplaceattheFort MyersRegionalLibrary,2450FirstSt., andbringsininternationallyrecognized authorsforadults,teensandchildrento celebratethepowerofreading,promote literacyandlibraryservicesandencourageacommunitywidecultureofreading forrecreationandpersonaldevelopment.

Thefestivalisadaylongeventfilled withdiverseanddynamicauthorpresentations,booksignings,livelyactivitiesfor teensandchildren,thelatestlibrarytechnology,youthwritingawardpresentations, foodtrucksandmore.Plus,everychild andteenattendingtheeventwillreceivea freebookoftheirchoosing,madepossiblebyfundingfromfestivalsponsor SuncoastCreditUnion.

“Seeingalltheexcitementcentered aroundreadingissucharewardingexperience,”LeeCountyLibrarySystemdirectorMindiSimonsaid.“Kidshavegrown upwiththeannualtraditionofattending theSouthwestFloridaReadingFestival andtheLeeCountyLibrarySystemis honoredtobepartoftheirliteracyjourney.”

AnEveningwiththeAuthors,thereadingfestival’sfeaturedfundraiser,takes placeFridayevening,Feb.28.Thisticketedeventgivesattendeesachanceto meetandminglewiththeauthorsaspart ofanunforgettablediningexperienceat theBurroughsHomeandGardens.The eveningalsoincludesasilentauctionwith proceedssupportingthefestivalandgivinggueststhechancetosnagspring trainingbaseballgametickets,weekend getawayhotelpackagesandmore Ticketsareavailableonthefestival websiteatreadfest.org.

Thefulllistofscheduledauthors,listof relatedfestivalevents,directionsand moreisavailableonthelatestversionof thefestival’smobileapp“SWFLReads,” thefestivalwebsiteorbycalling239-4794636.Attendeesalsocansignupforthe newfestivale-newsletteronthewebsite toreceivemonthlyupdates.

TheSouthwestFloridaReading Festivalisfreeandcommunity-supported throughgenerousdonations,sponsorshipsandgrants.

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TheEdisonFestivalofLightreturns in2025withavarietyoffuneventsfor theentirefamily.

JointhemfortheparadeforeveryoneonFeb.9at1:30p.m.TheEdison FestivalofLightJuniorParadehas grownintoSouthwestFlorida'slargest youthparadethatinvolveschildrenof allages.Itshowcasesthetalentand creativityofareachildren,familiesand organizations.

Otherfestivalhighlightsincludethe STEMtasticDayofDiscovery(10a.m.) andMuttStrutt(11a.m.)onFeb.8, JuniorFunRunonFeb.9atnoon, JuniorCoronationonFeb.9(afterthe parade),CraftFairFeb.15&16from 10a.m.-5p.m.,theGrandParade(at 7p.m.)and5KRun(at5:15p.m.)on Feb.15andtheclassiccarshowon Feb.16.

Additionally,anantiquecarshowis setforFeb.1from9a.m.-2p.m.,and theEdisonGardenFestivalwilltake placeFeb.8-9from9a.m.to4p.m., bothatEdisonFordWinterEstates. Seethecompletefestivalschedule online.

Forparaderegistrations,streetseat ticketsandmoreinformation,visitonline

TheEdisonFestivalofLightGrand ParadetakesplaceSaturday,Feb.15at 7p.m.Tobuystreetseats,goonlineto edisonfestival.org

atwww.edisonfestival.orgorcall239334-2999oremail info@edisonfestival.org.

Originally scheduledformidJanuary,Clay Walker’sconcert hasbeen rescheduledto Nov.2atCaloosa Sound Amphitheater. Renownedfor hissoulfulvoice andtimelesshits “IfICouldMakea Living,”“She Won’tBeLonely Long”and“What’sIttoYou,”Walker hasbeencaptivatingaudiencesfor decadeswithhisheartfeltlyricsand electrifyingstagepresence.Thisspecialperformancepromisestodeliver hissignaturetraditionalcountrysound

andanevening musicfanswon’t wanttomiss. Ticketscanbe purchasedonline withgeneraladmissionstartingat$50 andVIPtickets startingat$80. Doorswillopenat6 p.m.withtheopeningactbeginningat 7p.m.

CaloosaSound Amphitheateris locatedat2101EdwardsDrive,Fort Myers(adjacenttotheLuminaryHotel &Co.)

Purchaseticketsonlineattixr.com. Foradditionalinformation,visit CaloosaSoundAmp.com ClayWalkerrescheduledtoNov.2

D ININGIN S OUTHWEST F LORIDA

1stStreetDeli

AnauthenticNewYork-styledelicatessen,1st StreetDelibringsadistinctlyuniquediningconcept tothecasino,featuringdelipickles,freshbread andsandwichesbiggerthanyourappetite.Thehot deliplattersectionfeaturesthreenewfavorites: housemademeatloafwithYukongoldmashed potatoesandbrowngravy;potroastdinnermade withslowbraisedbeefshortrib;andchicken Marsala.

Opendailynoon–8p.m. 506South1stStreet,Immokalee 800-218-0007www.moreinparadise.com

CapeCabaret DinnerTheater

CapeCabaretDinnerTheaterisabeautiful upscalevenuededicatedtodining,dancing,live musicandcomedyshows.Wefeatureacomplete dinnermenu,threefullbars,twolargedining roomswithhardwooddancefloorsandalargeoutdoorpatio.Ourentertainmentincludeslivemusic fromthe60’stothe90’sandthebesttributeband showsinSWFL.Wespecializeinhostingyourprivateeventsandpartiesfor24to350guests. ExecutiveChefPabloFelixandhisstaffprepare deliciousappetizers,entreesanddessertsdailyfor yourenjoyment.Walk-insarewelcome,butreservationsarerecommended.Reserveonlineorcall. 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000 www.capecabaret.com

EE-TO-LEET-KEGrill

TheEE-TO-LEET-KEGrillfeaturescontemporaryregional cuisinesutilizingthefreshest selectionsofsteaks,seafood,and anarrayoflocallysourcedproduce.ThestartersmenunowfeaturesSouthwesttenderlointacos withpicodegalloandchipotle aioli;chickenquesadillawithblack beans,roastedcornandpepper jack;andgrilledpeachsaladwith arugula,candiedpecans,goat cheeseandlemon vinaigrette.Newadditionstotheentréeselectionsincludebeerbatterfishand chipswithcoleslawandtartarsauce;blackenedFloridasnapper;crabcakes withroastedcornsalsa;grilled12-ounceribeyewithsofritoandgarlicpuree; andabeefBourguignonmadewithtenderlointips,pearlonions,mushrooms& redwine.Opendaily8a.m.–midnight.

506South1stSt.,Immokalee

800-218-0007www.moreinparadise.com

EllaMae’sDiner

Nostalgiaservedwithasmile.Afun retro-inspiredeateryservingcomfort foodandclassicdinerfare.Slideintoa boothorpulluptothecounterfora burgerandmilkshakeorthebestall-day breakfastyou’veeverhad.EllaMae’s providesawelcometwisttotheclassic southerndiner.CelebratingDr.EllaMae Piper’slegacy,it’sherethecommunity comestogethertosharestoriesasthey enjoyamealamidstvintage-inspired finishesandabrightcolorpalette.Ella Mae’sDineratLuminaryHotel&Co.is afunretro-inspiredeateryservingup comfortfoodandclassicdinerfare. Slideintoaboothorpulluptothe counterforaburgerandmilkshakeor thebestall-daybreakfastyou’veever had.EllaMae’sisopendailyfrom7am to2pm.Servingbreakfastalldayandlunch. LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 239-314-3854www.LuminaryHotel.com

LuckyMi

AnAsian-inspiredupscale restaurant,LuckyMiNoodle Houseispresentedasanopenkitchenconceptandfeaturesa noodlebar,diningroomandprivatefunctionarea.Chefsblend traditionalingredientswithcontemporaryinfluencestocreate newinterpretationsfordishes suchasVietnamesePho NoodleSoupandKoreanBeef andBroccoli.

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

OxbowBarandGrill

CasualdocksidediningonthedoorstepofDowntownFort Myers.PanoramicriverfrontviewsontheCaloosahatchee.A boater’sretreatwithanupbeatnauticalvibe.Servingcoastal cuisineandmoreforbrunch,lunchanddinner.Retailand rentalstoigniteyourspiritofadventure.Diveintofresh seafood,oystersonthehalfshell,steaks,signaturesandwiches,freshsalads,localcraftbeersandcuratedcocktails. OurhoursareMonday-Thursday11a.m.-10p.m., FridayandSaturday11a.m.-11p.m.andSunday11a.m.9p.m.WenowofferbrunchonSaturdaysandSundays 11a.m.-3p.m.

1300HendrySt.FortMyers

239-314-3856www.oxbowfortmyers.com

SilverKingOceanBrasserie

Acoastal,chef-drivenmenuunlikeanyotherrestaurantin FortMyers.Complementedbyastrikinginteriorthat’sas appealingtotheeyesasthedishesaretothepalette.Asthe Luminary’ssignaturerestaurant,TheSilverKingOcean Brasserieoffersamenushowcasingthequalityoffresh seafoodthroughclean,simplepreparationsusingclassic techniquesforamodernpalate.Centeredonanopen kitchen,thesophisticatedrestaurantfeaturesacoastalinspiredmenuandadditionaloutdoorseatstorelaxand indulgeinthefinestlocalseafoodinSouthwestFlorida. NestledwithinSilverKing,you’llfindTheFloridaRoom,aprivatediningspacethatseats14guests,perfectforintimate gatheringsandcelebrationsandnamedafterFlorida Heitman.Ifyourgroupislarger,wefeatureavarietyof venueswithentertainingoptionsavailablefromuniqueseatingtotailoredmenus.HoursareTuesday-Saturdayfrom 5-10p.m.

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

TikiHutBar&Grill atDolphinKeyResort

There'salwayssomethingtodoattheTikiHutBar&Grillat theDolphinKeyResort.LocatedinDowntownCapeCoral,the biggestTikibarintheworldoffersliveentertainmentWednesday throughSunday,KeyWestStyleRelaxWednesdayandThursday, Lightoutdooratmosphere,sofamily,andfriendstwoorfour leggedarewelcome.Greatfoodmenu,withFloridaSpecials,pool table,TVs.Open7days.Kitchenopenlate.

1502MiramarSt.,CapeCoral 239-540-8454www.dolphinkeyresort.com

TwistedFork

TheTwistedForkisahot-rodandmoto-culturethemedrestaurantfeaturingascratchkitchenandcustomcocktails.Afamily friendlyspaceadjacentBert'sBackPorchconcertvenuewith loadsofoutdoorspace,ithasrapidlybecomeCharlotteCounty's hottestplacetoeat,drinkandhavefun!"

2208ElJobeanRoad,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675www.twistedfork.net

SWFloridaAgExpo Feb.27toMarch9

Getreadyfor“AnAg-citingAdventure”atthe SouthwestFloridaAgExpo fromThursday,Feb.27to Sunday,March9attheLee CountyCivicCenter Complex,11831Bayshore RoadinNorthFortMyers.

Theeventpromisestobe afamily-friendlyadventure filledwithfun,learningand excitementforallages.

Arangeofinteractive exhibits,thrillingrides,deliciousfoodandanup-close lookatagriculturecelebrates thehardworkanddedication ofthecommunity’syouth.

TheAgExpocontinues tohighlighttheworkof SouthwestFlorida’syouth involvedin4-H,FFAand otherprograms.Theevent willopenwithatraditionalribboncuttingat3:30p.m.on Thursday,Feb.27.Thelivestockeventskickoffthatevening withthepopulargoatagilityshowandwillcontinueuntilthe conclusionofthehorseawardsonSunday,March9.

Thisyear’sexpowillfeatureavarietyofactivitiesand attractions,including:

Livestockexhibitionsshowcasinglocaltalentandagriculturalexpertise.

CraftingandCreativeLivingdisplaystoinspirevisitorsof allages.

Midwaythrillswith ridesandattractionsfor theentirefamily. Delicioussweetand savorytreatsfromavarietyoffoodvendors. Outstandinglivemusic.

Thisyear'sCreative Livingcompetitionfeatureseightdivisions, includingthedebutofthe STEAM(Science, Technology,Engineering, Arts,andMathematics) andCottageFooddivisions.TheSTEAMdivisionaimstoengageparticipantsthrougheducationalandinnovative exhibitsthatdemonstrate theintersectionofcreativityandtechnicalskillsin variousfields.

TheCottageFooddivisionhighlightshomemadefoods, suchasbakedgoods,jamsandotherapprovedfoodproducts thatcomplywithFlorida’sCottageFoodLaw,showcasing localfood-relatedentrepreneurship.

Midwayfanscanpurchasea$30megapassfortheAg Expo.Itincludesgateadmissionandawristbandforunlimited mechanicalridesononedayofyourchoice.Getamegapass early;salesendwhentheAgExpoopensat4p.m.Feb.27. Themegapasscanbeconvenientlypurchasedonlineat www.SWFLAgExpo.com.

Advanceticketsforgeneralgateadmissionwill alsobeavailableforpurchaseatwww.swflagexpo.com.Generaladmissionis$10foradultsand $5forchildrenages4to11,whilechildren3and underreceivefreeentry.Activeandretiredmilitarypersonnelcanenjoyfreegateadmissionall day,everyday,withpropermilitaryID.

Themusiclineupisasfollows: Feb.27at6p.m.-DebandTheDynamics Feb.28at6p.m.–TheRosadaProject March1at2p.m.–ThunderBeach March1at7p.m.–PureCountryofSWFla. March3at7p.m.–BillyRiceBand March4at7p.m.–TropRockJunkies March5at7p.m.–TheHolyRockaRollaz March7at7p.m.–HairDaze Foracompletescheduleofevents,special promotions,ticketing,creativelivingregistration andparkinginformation,visitswflagexpo.comor followtheSWFLAgExpoonFacebookat www.facebook.com/swflagexpo.