June 2016 happenings

THEATRE • CONCERTS • ART • DINING • COMEDY • MUSIC

JUNE 2016

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Publisher’s Spotlight

Theatre choices available

Despie the end of tourist season, we still have some theatre options to consider this month.

Laboratory Theater of Florida presents An Empty Plate in the Cafe du Grand Boeuf June 3 through July 2 in Fort Myers.

In Cape Coral, Where There’s A Will is on stage June 24 - 26 at Cultural Park Theater.

The hilarious Menopause the Musical has returned to the Broadway Palm in Fort Myers. That show plays now through July 2.

In the Off Broadway Palm Theatre, Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers will be performed June 16 through July 30.

The Naples Players are making us laugh with Stage 2 Improv now through June 18 at the Sugden Theatre. Catch Me If You Can will open July 1 and run all moth long.

Looking ahead

In last month’s magazine, we started to unveil the new theatre season schedules for Artis–Naples and TheatreZone.

In this month’s magazine, we have more 2016-17 theatre seasons for you to consider. They include the Off Broadway Palm Theatre, Florida Repertory Theatre, the Naples Players and Laboratory Theater of Florida.

Of course in the July magazine, we will publish more 2016-17 schedules from some of our other theatre partners.

A fond farewell

The Naples Players are saying goodbye to a long-time talent at the Sugden Community Theatre. Dallas Dunnagan recently announced her resignation as artistic director after 16 years with the local theatre group. We thank Dallas for her tremendous contribution to the local theatre community and we wish her well in her next production in life.

New venue

At the end of the month, we will welcome a new performing arts venue to Southwest Florida. After more than three years in the making, Brien Spina will be opening the new Southwest Florida Performing Arts Center June 25 at the corner of Bonita Beach Road and Imperial Parkway in Bonita Springs. The new facility will have a 500 person capacity and will serve as an events and performing arts center with programming throughout the year. The dinner theatre schedule will include traveling shows. The facility will also include teatro restaurant featuring chef Michael Psilakis. Spina says his Off the Hook Comedy Club will remain in Naples and not be part of the new Bonita venue. We congratulate Brien Spina on his newest business venture and we look forward to the artistic talent he will showcase there.

Still plenty of concerts

Southwest Florida and the Sun Coast will welcome numerous national performers in the coming months. Some of the national concerts include Weird Al Yankovic, Kirk Franklin, The Tubes, John Waite, Eric Paslay, Jason Bonham, Cyndi Lauper, Tracy Lawrence, Chris Cornell, Firefall, Poco, Butch Trucks, Ted Nugent, Leon Russell, The Go-Gos, Ray LaMontagne, Alice Cooper, Seal, Mark Chesnutt, Steven Tyler, Brian Wilson, John Michael Montgomery, Chick Corea, Celtic Thunder, Bonnie Raitt, ZZ Top, Jason Isbell, Les Stroud, Kansas and more.

For those of you who want some great national acts and want to see them on the water, music cruises are always a fun option.

Examples include Country Cruising Jan. 14 - 19 (from Tampa), Monsters of Rock Cruise Feb. 2 - 7 (from Tampa), the Flower Power Cruise Feb. 27 - March 4 (from Fort Lauderdale) and the Rock and Romance Cruise March 11 - 16 (from Fort Lauderdale).

Jamie

What’s Inside

Theatre

pages 6 - 12

Empty Plate, Menopause the Musical

Music

pages 13 - 19

Elvis Fest returns, Star Wars concert

In Concert

pages 20 - 21

Weird Al, Eric Paslay, Randy McAllister

Comedy Clubs

Comedy club schedules for June

Art

page 22

pages 24 - 29

Harbour View Gallery, Alliance exhibits

River District

pages 30 - 33

Bacchus moving, The Connection closes

Dining

pages 34 - 35

Mona Lisa expands into Cape Coral

Calendar

pages 36 - 39

June cultural events in SW Florida

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Laboratory Theater to stage ‘Empty Plate’

Laboratory Theater of Florida will present An Empty Plate in the Café du Grand Boeuf

by Michael Hollinger June 3 through July 2 at its Fort Myers theatre.

No menu necessary at the world's greatest restaurant, the Café du Grand Boeuf in Paris. Why? "Because we have everything," head waiter Claude admonishes waiter-intraining Antoine. On this hot July night in 1961, the two join waitress Mimi and chef Gaston in awaiting the imminent arrival of Victor, the café's owner and sole patron.

But when "Monsieur" returns from the bullfights in Madrid, disheveled and morose, his wish is simple: to die of starvation at his own table. The frantic staff, whose very lives depend on Victor's appetite, try all means to change his mind: How will they save the day?

“An Empty Plate is a delightful fast-paced comedy, and also a story of deep longing,” said Artistic Director Annette Trossbach.

Audience mouths will water at the wait staff's service of an extravagant multi-course dinner, plated and kept in the kitchen and richly described to the subtlest ingredient.

Words, language, and Hemingway are tonight's specials!

This comic tragedy in seven courses is directed by Barry

ing her Lab theater debut, Marta Sand.

Performances of An Empty Plate will be on June 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, July 1, 2 at 8 p.m. and on June 19, and 26 at 2 p.m.

Season auditions June 5

Hazen. He is an actor and director newly moved to this area from Santa Fe, N.M., where he was involved in the Santa Fe Playhouse. His cast stars Ken Bryant as Victor. Bryant has directed for the Lab, including this past season’s Velocity of Autumn and has performed in memorable roles such as Sir Andrew Aguecheek in last month’s Twelfth Night and Skelly in The Rimers of Eldritch. The cast includes Mike Dinko (The Eight, The Underpants), Juan Alejandro (The Rauschenberg Project Play), Dave Chesebro (The Rauschenberg Project Play), Dena Galyean (The Eight, The Underpants), and mak-

The award-winning Laboratory Theater of Florida will host open auditions for its upcoming 2016-2017 season on Sunday, June 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. No appointments will be made; auditions will be on a firstcome, first-seen basis.

Actors should prepare one comedic and/or one dramatic monologue, each not to exceed 2 minutes in length. Actors who arrive without a prepared monologue will be given a monologue. Actors should bring their resumes and headshots. Actors unable to attend the open auditions may send their headshots and resumes to: The Laboratory Theater of Florida, Attn: Casting, PO Box 334, Fort Myers, FL 33902 Call-backs for specific shows will be by invitation, and later in the summer and autumn.

Information on shows and roles may be found at www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com.

For more information, call 239-218-0481. The theater is located at 1634 Woodford Ave. in downtown Fort Myers.

Dallas Dunnagan says goodbye to Naples Players after 16 years

artistic director for the Hilton John Sorey, executive director Head Playhouse and the Self of The Naples Players, announced Family Arts Center in South May 3 the resignation of Dallas Carolina. She has a degree in Dunnagan, artistic director of the theatre from Rollins College, organization.

Winter Park, Fla. In addition to her role develop“We are saddened to see ing and implementing the artistic Dallas leave the theatre, as vision for the organization and for she has been a driving force major decisions regarding play behind our tremendous sucselection and oversight of staff cess over the years,” said and marketing, Dunnagan, in her Sorey. “She is well loved by 16th season with the Naples staff and volunteers alike, but Players, has directed more than Dallas we certainly understand her 30 productions over the course of Dunnagan desire to start a new chapter in her tenure with the theatre. Some her life and wish her much hapof her most notable directing sucpiness.” cesses include The Drowsy Chaperone, The Naples Players will immediately The Mystery of Irma Vep, The 39 Steps, commence a search for Dunnagan’s The Foreigner, Les Misérables, The replacement and Dunnagan will remain on Producers, All Shook Up, A Christmas staff until that transition has been completCarol, and The Importance of Being ed.

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Cultural Park Theater offers concerts & comedy

By Michael Moran June is a special month for Cultural Park Theatre. We open the month with a live concert starring Angela Pierre and her Motown Four Revue. On stage June 10, 11 and 12 for four performances only, come join us for this magical concert and enjoy your favorite music from the Motown era … Diana Ross, Mary Wells, Four Tops, Jackson Five, Aretha Franklin and so many more great performers who gave us the music and the soul that lives on in our hearts every day. Angela Pierre is from Cape Coral and is a talent you will not forget and you will see her career grow on stage, singing and acting into the amazing professional career that is out there waiting for her. She brings with her to the stage guest singer, JD Douse and her own Motown Four girls, Cantrella Canady, Katherine Oni and Erica Brown.

Next up in June, Staten Island playwright Joe Simonelli's original play, Where There's A Will, will run for four performances one June 24, 25 and 26.

Directed by Christi Wengerter, the plot revolves around 21st century Staten Island Playwright Gordon Coldridge played by (Louis Monaco) a moderately successful working playwright with a few

published plays and some regional pro theatre under his belt, but still striving to get his big Broadway hit.

Gordon however tends to gamble too much and has trouble moving on from past relationships which seriously threatens his current relationship with his muse Cassandra played by (Brandy Razavi). To add to the pressure, his overbearing manager Al, (Bob Fliss) is after him to finish the play he is struggling with because they have already received a nice advance and the publisher’s deadline is looming. Just when all seems lost who shows up to save the day but the “Bard” (Tyler Omundsen) himself, offering advice and commenting on modern accoutrements of the day. I’m not going to give away and any plot points on how he got there or what happens to him, You’re just going to have to venture over to Cultural Park Theatre to see, and laugh for yourself! Don’t forget our special summer season ticket price of $18 for any seat in the house (providing you get your tickets before we sell out.)

Cultural Park Theater is located at 528 Cultural Park Blvd. in Cape Coral.

For ticket information for these shows and our other concert performances, please call our box office at 239-7725862. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Michael Moran is the executive director of the Cultural Park Theater.

Off Broadway Palm announces new season

The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is Broadway Palm’s second performance venue. The Off Broadway Palm’s 20th season begins Oct. 6, 2016 and runs through July 29, 2017. Ticket prices range from $35 to $55. Performances are Tuesday through Sunday evenings (no Tuesday evening performances May through October) with select matinees. Call 239-278-4422.

The Off Broadway Palm productions include: The Nerd (Oct. 6 – Nov. 12) The hilarious comedy about Willum, a young architect who gets a surprise visit from Rick, a fellow-ex-GI he’s never met, but who saved his life in Vietnam. Rick turns out to be a hopeless “nerd” – a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little intelligence and even less tact. The delight of the visit fades when Rick overstays his welcome and his continued presence among Willum and his friends leads to one uproarious incident after another.

Another Night Before Christmas (Nov. 17 – Dec. 25) ‘Twas the night before Christmas…and there’s a “burglar” in the house, but his eyes twinkled and his dimples were merry. A cynical social worker is about to have her humbug attitude turned upside down in this charming and amusing musical comedy.

You’ll be reminded of the true meaning of Christmas while you laugh ’til you jiggle like a bowlful of jelly.

Savannah Sipping Society (Jan. 19 – March 4) Four Southern women, strangers to one another, are drawn together by fate and turn weekly happy hours into a mission to renew the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Their raucous humor and collective strengths see them through unexpected challenges and to their surprise; they realize it’s never too late to make lifelong friends.

Things My Mother Taught Me (March 9 – April 29) A brand new romantic comedy by the author of the smash hit Nana s Naughty Knickers. Olivia and Gabe are moving halfway across the country from their parents into their first apartment together.

Imagine their surprise when the whole family shows up to help them. Funny and touching, this sweet story will make you laugh out loud and fall in love all over again.

Right Bed, Wrong Husband (June 15, 2017 – July 29, 2017) In order to increase his allowance, young bachelor Ted writes his tight-fisted uncle to tell him he has married. When his uncle unexpectedly drops in and mistakes Ted’s best friend’s wife as his wife, things get a bit complicated. The ante increases every time the uncle kisses Ted’s “wife” and so does the laughter when you add in a maid who’s mistaken for something else, Ted’s real fiancée and a neighborly drunk!

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Menopause the Musical at Broadway Palm

Broadway Palm is thrilled to present for the second time “The Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change,” Menopause the Musical playing now through July 2.

This international phenomenon has been seen by more than eleven million people in eleven countries since it debuted in a 76-seat perfume-shop-turned-theatre in Orlando, Florida in 2001.

Four women at a Bloomingdale's lingerie sale have nothing in common except a black lace bra … and memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex, chocolate binges, day-to-day challenges with aging parents, aging children and aging partners. They share their ups and downs through a collection of 26 re-lyricized baby boomer songs from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. The Disco hit “Stayin' Alive” becomes “Stayin' Awake,” Motown favorite “My Girl” is transformed into “My Thighs” and “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” switches to “In the Guest Room or on the Sofa, My Husband Sleeps At Night.”

Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, writer and producer Jeanie Linders created the show as a celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change.” From its first performance, the show has evolved as a “grassroots” movement of women who deal with life after 40 and all the challenges that result in the mental, physical and spiritual freedom of the baby boomer generation.

Ticket prices range from $39 to $62 with discounts for children and groups of 20 or more. Tickets are now on sale and can be reserved by calling (239) 2784422, by visiting www.BroadwayPalm.com or by stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.

Classic Neil Simon Comedy

Last of the Red Hot Lovers opens June 16 at Off Broadway Palm The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is heating things up this summer with Last of the Red Hot Lovers playing June 16 through July 30. This Neil Simon classic is one of his most amusing comedies.

Last of the Red Hot Lovers tells the story of Barney Cashman, a middle-aged restaurateur who married his high school sweetheart. Barney yearns for an extramarital affair in his faithful marriage before his life is over.

Realizing his mother’s apartment is vacant all afternoon; he uses it to make attempts at seducing women only to learn that he just can’t succeed in sinning!

The Off Broadway Palm is an intimate 100-seat theatre, located in the main lobby of Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Performances are Tuesday through Sunday evenings with selected matinees. Ticket prices range from $33 - $53 with group dis-

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counts available for parties of 20 or more.

Tickets are now on sale and can be reserved by calling (239) 2784422, by visiting www.BroadwayPalm.com or by stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.

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Florida Repertory Theatre unveils 2016-17 season

Florida Repertory Theatre has announced its 2016-2017 season in the Historic Arcade Theatre and ArtStage Studio Theatre.

Running Oct. 7 to May 14, the season includes Agatha Christie's most famous whodunit, a Tony-winning musical, multiple comedies, an American classic, a world-premiere, and more.

"Florida Rep prides itself on producing a wide variety, and we are especially excited about that variety next season," said producing artistic director Robert Cacioppo. "There are comedies for those who want to laugh, dramas for those who want to be challenged, and for the first time in a few years, a musical on the Arcade Theatre stage.

This lineup will also showcase the variety in our ensemble of actors, directors, and designers, with so many stories to bring to life through the year.

This is not a season to be missed."

Florida Rep's 19th season is once again full of laughter and compelling storytelling, and it features a wide variety of comedies, dramas, new works, and a musical across two unique venues.

Erma Bombeck: At Witʼs End

by Allison Engel and Margaret Engel Oct. 7 – Nov. 6 In the ArtStage Studio Theatre A witty and hilarious southeastern United States premiere! Discover the story behind the award-winning humorist! “Full of wit and wisdom of the woman herself!” –DC Theatre Scene

Over the River and Through the Woods

by Joe DiPietro Oct. 28 – Nov. 16 In the Historic Arcade Theatre A hilarious and warm-hearted family fiasco from the author of "I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change"! See what happens when Nick, a single Italian-American, has to tell his doting grandparents he’s moving across the country!

The Best of Enemies

by Mark St. Germain Nov. 18 – Dec. 18 In the ArtStage Studio Theatre A gripping & electrifying true story from the author of the Florida Rep hit, "Camping with Henry and Tom"! A stirring new play that exposes the poison of prejudice and the beauty of friendship!

Agatha Christieʼs The Mousetrap

Dec. 2 – 18 In the Historic Arcade Theatre The world’s longest running play! A spine-tingling whodunit that is edge-ofyour-seat fun!

The House of Blue Leaves

by John Guare Jan. 6 – 25 In the Historic Arcade Theatre A Tony-nominated BEST PLAY about dreaming big! “An enchantingly zany and original farce!” –NY Times

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PRESENTS

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Motown 4

Shear Madness

by Paul Pörtner Jan. 20 – March 12 In the ArtStage Studio Theatre Seen by over 11-million people!

America’s favorite comedy whodunit! keeps audiences laughing as they try to outwit the suspects and catch the killer!

Harper Leeʼs To Kill A Mockingbird

Adapted by Christopher Sergel Feb. 17 – March 8 In the Historic Arcade Theatre A poignant and moving drama! The timeless American classic comes to vivid life onstage!

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin Conceived by Rebecca Feldman March 24 – April 12 In the Historic Arcade Theatre A Tony-winning musical that took Broadway by storm! “An entirely adorable new musical! Quirky, satirical, riotously funny!” –NY Times A World Premiere: To Be Announced this Summer April 14 – May 14 In the ArtStage Studio Theatre Be the first audiences in America to see an amazing new play! Florida Rep promises a new play that will thrill and delight to close the 2017 Season!

Subscriptions are on sale now and start as low as $150 (for six plays), and offer the best seats and biggest savings (up to 43% off). Packages are available that work for any budget or any schedule. New and renewing subscribers must call before May 30 in order to secure their seats. Priced at $52/$45 and $32/$25 for previews, single tickets for the new season will go on sale July 14.

Florida Repertory Theatre performs in the Historic Arcade Theatre and the ArtStage Studio Theatre on Bay St. between Jackson & Hendry with limited free parking in the Fort Myers River District.

Visit online at www.FloridaRep.org or call the box office at 239-332-4488.

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June 10, 11 & 12

PERFORMANCES: Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday at 3 p.m.

Where There’S A Will Written by Joe Simonelli

Directed by Christi Wengerter

June 24, 25 & 26

PERFORMANCES: Friday & Saturday 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 3 p.m.

Also on Stage this Summer Martin & Lewis: The Tribute July 22 - 24 Sammy, Liza, Frank: The Ultimate Tribute Aug. 5 - 7

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Naples Players present Stage 2 Improv at Sugden

The Naples Players present Stage 2 Improv now through June 18 in the Tobye Studio at Sugden Community Theatre.

Back by popular demand, Stage 2 will be making audiences laugh this summer at the Sugden for its fourth consecutive year.

This local improvisational group, founded

by Michael and Judith Santos, performs games, scenes, skits and songs driven by Joe Zerbo, suggestions from the audience for a night of unscripted, spontaneous comedy. Think Whose Line Is It Anyway, mixed with local humor, and you’ve got Stage 2 Improv Naples style.

All ages will enjoy Stage 2 Improv, but for those who enjoy more risqué humor, the 9:00 pm show is the show for you.

Actors performing in Stage 2 Improv this year include Gina Balducci, Danielle Channell, Jim Corsica, Casey Debrowski, Synthia DuBose, Kat Ebaugh, Adam Santa

Jim Corsica and Danielle Channell

Fe, Marilu Holmes, Steve Johnson, Judith Gangi Santos, Michael Santos, Brandon Somers, Rosie Spinosa, Lucy Sundby and Joe Zerbo.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students 21 and under, and can be purchased at the box office, by calling 239263-7990, or by visiting www.naplesplayers.org. Sugden Community Theatre is located at 701 5th Avenue South in downtown Naples.

THE LABORATORY THEATER OF FLORIDA PRESENTS

An Empty Plate in the Cafe du Grand Boeuf June 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 & 24-25 at 8 p.m.

July 1-2 at 8 p.m., June 19 & 26 at 2 p.m.

2016-17 season revealed for Laboratory Theater of Florida

The 2016-2017 season at The Laboratory Theater of Florida represents the company’s 8th season, and it is filled with shows that represent diverse and topical themes: health & wellness, culture, classics and new shows only recently closed on Broadway.

The Best Man by Gore Vidal Oct. 7 – 29 Remember a time when presidential candidates were chosen at conventions?

With smoke filled rooms, arm twisting, and backstabbing? Come back to those times with Gore Vidal's play that inspired the movie with Henry Fonda and Cliff Robertson: two candidates are vying for their party's nomination, as well as the former President's endorsement of the best man.

Wings by Arthur Kopit Nov. 11 – 26 Having suffered a massive stroke, Emily Stilson is robbed of her senses.

Dramatic sound and lighting to highlight Emily's new consciousness are thanks to a grant from the City of Fort Myers. Don't miss this emotional portrayal of the spirit of survival.

I and You by Lauren Gunderson Dec. 9 – 23 Caroline, so sick she has been homebound for months, receives a surprise visit from classmate Anthony, who reveals that they must complete a poetry project for English class using Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass. Through the words of a classic piece of literature, the two realize that they are more connected than they thought. Gunderson explores the mysteries of life and love in a way that will leave you reeling at the end!

Fresh from its successful Off-Broadway run!

Mothers and Sons

by Terrence McNally Jan. 6 - 21 Katharine's son died of AIDS 20 years ago. Bitter and resentful, she has come to a turning point in her own life and decides to visit his former lover, Cal. While she can't seem to understand the social changes in the gay community, Cal and his new family are presented with an opportunity to open the mind and heart of this damaged woman.

Burn This by Lanford Wilson Feb 3 – 25 Choreographer Anna buries her best friend and is shocked when her dead friend's brother comes to collect the personal effects. His coarse honesty and overbearing personality are the antithesis of Anna's artist boyfriend and everyone else in her life.... and yet the attraction is magnetic. This romance between the seemingly mismatched Anna and Pale exemplifies the strength, humor, and complexity of all of Lanford Wilson's work.

Play On! by Rick Abbot March 10 – April 1 What do you get when a group of community theater actors try to put on a show and the playwright continues to interrupt rehearsal with revision after revision? You end up with a side-splitting comedy full of mishaps, mistakes, and mayhem! Anything that could possibly go wrong during a production does, starting with rehearsals and right through to the performance.

The Last Night of Ballyhoo

by Alfred Uhry April 14 – 30 Though Hitler is in power overseas, the Freitag family of Atlanta, Ga., cares more about Ballyhoo, the biggest social event of the year. Romance, self-revelations, prejudice, and obligations are masterfully woven into this award-winning play by the author of Driving Miss Daisy. Winner of the 1997 Tony Award for Best Play & Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Broadway Play.

Season tickets are on sale now, and will gain holders entry to all staged readings, speakers series events, 2016 summer shows, the 24-hour playwriting project, and all main stage 2016-2017 season shows. Adult season ticket is $175.

Senior/military season ticket is $140.

Snowbird ticket is $70 for staged readings and main stage shows from Jan. 1April 30, 2017. Season tickets are nontransferable. They are available for purchase through Sept. 30 online at www.

LaboratoryTheaterFlorida.com and at the box office prior to shows.

For more information, call 239-2180481.

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Naples Players announce schedule for next season at the Sugden Theatre

The Naples Players have assembled a compelling combination of plays and musicals for the upcoming year, all of which reflect a satisfying mix of music, mayhem, and laughter for their eight play season at Sugden Community Theatre.

Rocky Horror Show with book, music and lyrics by Richard O’Brien kicks off the fall on the Blackburn Hall stage Oct. 12 – Nov. 6. This rocking musical is a humorous tribute to the cheesy science fiction and horror B movie genre. The story follows the innocent and newly-engaged Brad and Janet as they get caught in a storm and find themselves at the mansion of Dr. Frank N Furter who is anything but innocent. Come on, “Let’s Do The Time Warp Again!”

Outside Mullingar by John Patrick Shanley comes to the Tobye Studio Oct. 26 – Nov. 20. Anthony and Rosemary are neighbors in rural Ireland. He is an introverted farmer and she is the woman who vows to have him at all costs. When Anthony’s father threatens to disinherit his son, Rosemary steps into the middle of a land feud and family eccentricities beyond what one might imagine. Full of dark humor and poetic prose, John Patrick Shanley’s tenderhearted portrait reminds us that love, early or late, always arrives on time.

Coney Island Christmas by Donald Margulies takes the Blackburn stage Nov. 23 – Dec. 18. From Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald Margulies comes this funny and heartwarming holiday play about Shirley Abramowitz, a young Jewish girl during the Depression, who is cast as Jesus in her school’s Christmas pageant, much to her immigrant parents’ chagrin. As Shirley, now much older, recounts the memorable story to her great-granddaughter the audience is captured by the merriment, nostalgia and music of the era. Coney Island Christmas captures what it means to be an American during the holidays.

Bell, Book, and Candle by John Van Druten follows in Blackburn Hall Jan. 11 – Feb. 5. Gillian Holroyd is a witch. When she casts a love spell on her handsome mortal neighbor things start getting tricky, as witches who fall in love lose their supernatural powers. Further complicating matters is her meddling aunt, a mischief making brother, and an author-turnedwitch hunter who’s out to expose the magical goings on in 1950s high society Manhattan.

The dark comedy Dead Accounts by Theresa Rebeck, will fill the Tobye with laughter Feb. 1 – 26. After spending several years in New York, Jack unexpectedly returns to Cincinnati and his family needs to know why. Is he in some sort of trouble? Where’s that wife everyone hates? And how did he get all that money? Theresa Rebeck’s comedy tack-

les the timely issues of corporate greed, small town values, and whether or not your family will always welcome you back… with no questions asked.

Timeless favorite My Fair Lady with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and Music by Frederick Loewe, comes to life on the Blackburn stage March 1 – April 2.

This classic musical is the Cinderella story of Eliza Doolittle, a cockney flower girl who grows into a refined lady with the help of the haughty speech therapist, Henry Higgins. As Eliza blooms, so does their romance, but coming from two different worlds proves to be challenging. My Fair Lady boasts a memorable score with songs like “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face,” and “On the Street Where You Live.”

These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich takes the Tobye stage March 2 – April 15. Set in the 1920’s, Catherine and her friends develop serious medical conditions due to the glowing paint they use to make clocks dials. When the company they work for refuses to acknowledge the issue the women choose to stand up and fight for justice. These Shining Lives chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance.

Ending the Blackburn season is the comedy I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick, which will run April 19 – May 14.

Television actor, Andrew Rally has moved to New York and has been offered to play Hamlet. The only problem? He hates Hamlet. While dealing with a girlfriend who is keeping a firm grip on her chastity, a canceled TV show and struggling with Shakespeare, he is visited by the ghost of John Barrymore. The laughs are nonstop as Barrymore introduces our ambivalent young friend to the joys of fame, dames and melancholy Danes.

Blackburn Hall performances are Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tobye Studio shows are held Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Blackburn Hall adult tickets are $40 for musicals and $35 for plays. Adult tickets for the Tobye Studio are $30. All performances offer a discounted ticket price of $10 for students 21 and under. Subscriptions, which offer a savings over individual ticket prices and provide assured seating, are currently available for the entire Blackburn or Tobye seasons. Individual tickets will go on sale in September. Subscriptions can be purchased at the box office, by calling 239263-7990 or by visiting www.naplesplayers.org. Sugden Community Theatre is located at 701 5th Avenue South, Naples.

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Elvis Fest returns to Seminole Gulf Coast Symphony: Star Wars family Casino Hotel June 25 & 26 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee invites Elvis Presley enthusiasts to Elvis Fest 8 on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26.

The best Elvis tribute artists from all over the United States will celebrate and compete to become the King.

Additionally, all attendees will receive a complimentary Blue Hawaiian drink. Admission to all Elvis Fest 8 events is free for Seminole Player's Club members; anyone 21 or older can join - it's fast, free and easy.

"We are proud to host this yearly festival and to bring award-winning Elvis tribute artists back to loyal fans in Southwest Florida," said Tony Alves, general manager at Seminole Casino Hotel. "At Elvis Fest 8, our visitors will see several eras of Elvis through song, wardrobe and appearance. We look forward to another wonderful competition and King-size celebration."

On Saturday, June 25, the Elvis Tribute Artists' Contest qualifying round will begin at 11 a.m. (doors open at 10:45 a.m.) in the casino's Seminole Center and run through 12:30 p.m. The tribute artists will take a break from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and the contest will continue from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

The qualities the judges look for include musical talent, performance and overall stage presence that evoke the late, great Elvis Presley. First place will receive $1,000, second place will receive $500 and third place will receive $300. Attendees will also vote on their favorite for People's Choice each day. Following the contest, attendees can join the tribute artists at the casino's Zig Zag Lounge from 6 to 8 p.m.

On Sunday, June 26, the Seminole Center will open again and the Elvis tribute artists' second round will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. There will be a break from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and the tribute second round will continue from 4 to 5:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., the People's Choice Award and contest winners will be announced. The winner of the contest will perform in the Zig Zag Lounge at 6 p.m.

David Morin took For more information about second place at Elvis Fest 8, visit www.semiElvis Fest in 2015. noleimmokaleecasino.com.

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Jerome Jackson took top honors at last yearʼs Elvis Fest at Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee. He beat out 11 other competitors in the Elvis tribute contest. He was the judgeʼs top pick and was also the peopleʼs choice award winner. Jackson also won Elvis Fest 6 in 2013.

May the music be with you.

On Sunday, June 12, the Gulf Coast Symphony presents a Star Wars Summer Family Concert at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW. At 1 p.m. children (and adults) can try the instruments of the orchestra in the Musical Discovery Zone in the lobby, and meet members of the symphony.

At 2 p.m., the program moves to the theater for a concert featuring the music from Star Wars, and other works that explore space and the universe. On the program is: Star Wars Suite (Music from Episode 4), Star Wars Epic 1 (Music from Episodes 1-3), Star Wars Episode 7, Phantom Menace Selections (Episode 1) arranged by Brubaker, Ewok Parade (Episode 6), Star Trek Through the Years, and Superman March – all composed by John Williams, and The Planets-Mars, composed by Gustav Holst.

Children are encouraged to join the musicians onstage to experience the concert up-close, and costumes are welcomed and encouraged for this event.

Tickets to the Gulf Coast Symphony’s Star Wars Summer Family Concert are $10, and seating is general admission.

Now in its 21st season, the Gulf Coast Symphony is the largest community orchestra in the country, and is led by founder and music director Dr. Andrew M. Kurtz.

To make a reservation, call the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall box office at 239-481-4849, or buy online at www. GulfCoastSymphony.org.

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Stardust Memories Big Band kicks off summer concert series at Shell Point

Many Southwest Florida residents are searching for year-round activities during the slower summer months, and the Shell Point Summer Concert Series offers an engaging lineup of highly acclaimed, talented musicians at an affordable price. Buy your tickets early, and invite a friend or neighbor to join you. Advance series passes and individual tickets are available through the box office.

The Stardust Memories Big Band will perform Tuesday, June 14 at 7:30 Stardust Memories Big Band p.m. at The Village Church Auditorium. The Stardust Memories Big Band was The Gulfshore Trio will play Thursday, created to carry forward the legacy of this Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at The Village Church true and original American art form at dance Auditorium. This ensemble is well-known venues and concert stages through public throughout the area for presenting an and private performances. The energetic appealing and diversified repertoire – from group, founded by Craig Christmas of the chamber Masterworks of Mozart to Naples, Florida, plays the original arrangemusic on the lighter side. Enjoy this evening ments made famous by great bands and with the Gulfshore Trio, comprised of band leaders, including Tommy Dorsey, accomplished violinist Reiko Niiya, concert Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, and many pianist William Dawson, soloist with the more. Tickets are $20.

Boston Pops and various other orchestras, Ethan Uslan, Rag time pianist, will perand phenomenal young cellist Shea Kole. form Thursday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. at The Tickets are $20.

Village Church Auditorium. Ethan Uslan is a The Southwest Florida Symphony ragtime, jazz, and silent film pianist based Chamber Orchestra will perform a special in Charlotte, North Carolina. This three-time bonus concert on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 7:30 winner of the World Championship Oldp.m. at The Village Church Auditorium. Join Time Piano Playing Contest has performed the Southwest Florida Symphony and internationally, and is ideally suited for the Maestro Nir Kabaretti as they kick off their demands of silent film accompaniment. The 56th season a few months early at this rollicking sounds of his ragtime and 1920s “Summer Staycation” concert, featuring jazz are a splendid match for the antics of Mozart's Eine Klein Nachtmusik (A Little Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, and Harold Serenade) and other light, popular, classic Lloyd. A formidable improviser, Ethan shifts pieces for your enjoyment. Tickets are $25. keys, styles, speeds, and harmonies to Call the box office for tickets at (239) unite the sounds of the piano with the 454-2067 or visit www.shellpoint.org/conaction on the silver screen. Tickets are $20. certs.

Classic Chamber Concerts Board names Nancy Kerns executive director

Classic Chamber Concerts’ Board Visitor Information Center specialist of Directors announced that Nancy with The Greater Naples Chamber Kerns was named the new executive of Commerce. In this role, she prodirector of the nonprofit organization moted tourism in Collier County by during the April 20 board meeting. coordinating consistent information “We’re excited that Nancy acceptto all visitor centers in conjunction ed the position — not only does she with the Naples, Marco Island and have direct experience with Classic Everglades Convention and Visitors Chamber Concerts, she is wellBureau. known and respected in our commuAdditionally, Kerns remains nity for her vast leadership experiactively involved with the Business ence in tourism, volunteer manageImprovement District for 5th Kerns ment, fundraising and special Avenue, Collier County Tourist events,” explains board chair Merlin Development Council, Naples Lickhalter.

Code Enforcement Board, 5th Avenue Kerns, who has been with the organizaEvents Committee, Collier Citizens Council, tion since 2014, served as the administraPark Shore Foundation, Baker Park tive director for Classic Chamber Concerts, Fundraising Committee and The Naples overseeing marketing, public relations and Players Committee. office management. In her new role, effecCCC will launch its 22nd season on Dec. tive May 1, she is responsible for leading 19 with the Fifth Avenue Chamber staff and volunteers in enhancing CCC’s Orchestra and special guests, The Peliska mission to provide world-class music and Brothers, Joseph and Sam. For information educate and encourage young audiences to on subscriptions for the Classic Chamber enjoy classical music.

Concerts, call The Sugden Theatre box Prior to her work with CCC, she was the office at 239-263-7990.

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Pure Florida offers sunset music cruises in Naples & Fort Myers

Pure Florida will offer Sunset Music Cruises on Friday, July 22 at 7:15 p.m. departing from its Naples and Fort Myers locations. The 90-minute excursions will take passengers on a relaxing cruise featuring a live musical performance and the stunning Southwest Florida sunset.

Passengers cruising from Pure Florida’s Naples location will travel along the Gordon River and Naples coastline as the sun begins to set over the Gulf of Mexico. Aboard the M/V Double Sunshine, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking scenery while listening to live music performed by Sunset Steel.

Guests visiting Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location will cruise aboard the M/V Edison Explorer, drifting along the Caloosahatchee River. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the evening scenery of downtown Fort Myers on the water and the beautiful bird rookery accompanied by live music performed Jon Dunnicliff.

Aboard the vessel, guests are invited to relax, have a drink and enjoy the beauty of the natural surroundings, showcasing the unique wildlife native to Southwest Florida. While Pure Florida cannot guarantee animal sightings in the wild, potential wildlife sightings include dolphins, eagles, manatee, native birds

and more. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase on-board the vessels, and snacks will also be available for purchase aboard the M/V Double Sunshine. Once out to sea, the captain will stop the vessel as the sun begins to set so that guests can enjoy the famed Southwest Florida sunset and take advantage of this premier photo opportunity. Once the sun has dropped below the horizon, the vessel will begin its return voyage, providing the opportunity for guests to enjoy the rich colors in the sky and twinkling evening lights on the river, set to the tune of the evening’s musical performance. Upon returning to the Pure Florida dock, guests can conclude their experience by exploring the local shops and restaurants of Tin City or downtown Fort Myers.

The M/V Double Sunshine departs from the historic Tin City, located at 1200 Fifth Ave. S. in Naples and the M/V Edison Explorer departs from The Marina at Edison Ford, located at 2360 W. First St. in Fort Myers. Reservations are required. For pricing and registration for the Sunset Music Cruises, contact Pure Florida’s Naples location at 239263-4949 or Fort Myers location at 239919-2965. For more information on Pure Florida and its cruises, visit www.PureFL.com.

Swinging Bridge to play June 12 at Foulds Theatre in Fort Myers Swinging Bridge

Live bluegrass music returns to the Foulds Theatre at the Alliance for the Arts on Sunday, June 12 when Palmgrass welcomes Venice-based Swinging Bridge.

The extremely talented and highly entertaining five piece band will play two sets from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available online at www.ArtInLee.org/tickets or at the door. Seating is open and first come, first serve. Children 12 and under are free if accompanied by an adult.

Doors open at 1 p.m. Visit ArtInLee.org or call 239-939-2787 for more information. To learn more about bluegrass and acoustic music in Southwest Florida visit www.Palmgrass.org.

The Alliance campus and galleries are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, located at 10091 McGregor Blvd. just south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.

Sarasota Concert Association's Great Performers Series continues “bringing Carnegie Hall to Sarasota” with a dazzling lineup of world-class musicians and ensembles.

The 2016-2017 season, which runs December 2016 through March 2017, features the Minnesota Orchestra, recently returned from a triumphal visit to Cuba; the legendary Emerson String Quartet; the National Symphony of Ukraine; the Royal Scottish National Orchestra; young piano sensation Daniil Trifonov, and a sixth concert featuring Cleveland's famed baroque orchestra, Apollo's Fire.

For the past many years, SCA's Great Performers Series consisted of five classical music concerts at the Van Wezel held during a three-month period—January through March.

The 2016-17 Great Performers Series season opens on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. with a performance by the renowned Emerson String Quartet.

The season continues on Monday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. with the Minnesota Orchestra, conducted by Osmo Vänskä, and featuring cellist Alisa Weilerstein.

The season’s third concert features National Symphony of Ukraine (NSU), conduct-

ed by Theodore Kuchar, with pianist Alexei Grynyuk, on Monday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

The season continues on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. with Apollo’s Fire at Riverview Performing Arts Center.

Next, is the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Peter Oundjian, with acclaimed Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti, on Thursday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m.

The final concert of the season, Thursday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m., features Daniil Trifonov, one of the most sought-after young virtuoso pianists of today’s concert world, in a program of duo piano music with his long-time teacher at the Cleveland Institute of Music, Sergei Babayan.

Five of the Great Performers Series concerts are at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 North Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. The Feb. 22 concert is at the Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way in Sarasota.

Subscriptions for all six concerts are $180, $230, $250, $28, and $320. Single tickets go on sale after Sept. 1.

For subscription information, call 941-2256500. Forms for subscriptions can also be downloaded at www.scasarasota.org.

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ACMA welcomes Tom Begich and Paul Garfinkel

The American Community Music ing local prom parties and events for pay. They Association (ACMA) continues to bring world changed their name to ‘The Waywinds Three,’ call Americana music to the Fort Myers area in dropped the Peter, Paul & Mary persona, and June. added a standup bass player. They won a City Tom Begich will perform on Saturday, June of Philadelphia-sponsored ‘Battle of the ‘folk 11. Dave Clayton will be the opening act. bands’ competition and then sang ‘live’ on a The bohemian son of a family steeped in Philly radio station. Things were looking good Alaska politics and the product of a life of music and then, as the saying goes, ‘life happened,’ and art, Tom Begich ’s music and poetry resand with graduation, the other group members onates with the stories and the conflicts of the quit to go their separate ways. human condition.

But Dave never gave up on his music. He Part of the Alaska music scene in the early served four years in the U.S. Marines, and after 1980’s, Tom dropped out and tuned in to the being discharged, moved to Los Angeles to world of politics and business for a decade pitch his songs to the big record companies, before finding his way back to local coffee got married, studied music theory at LACC for a shops, street corners, and music festivals. year and a half, became a father, formed anothSince returning to performing and recording, er band called ‘The Clayton Gang,’ got Tom has opened for recording artists Kelly Joe divorced, moved to Nashville to write and pitch Phelps, Anne McCue, Samarabalouf, the Santa his tunes there, met Katheryne and remarried, Cruz River Band, Tim Mason, Stephen Fearing, finally retiring to Florida where he continues his Don Morrell, Paul Geremia, lifelong quest to write and Randall Williams, Terry perform his music.

Holder, and Kim Richey. Tom On June 18, the ACMA also hosted a monthly will host a homegrown Songwriter’s Showcase in his show featuring the Loose hometown of Anchorage for Nutz Band. three years and has This will be a fun show appeared on XM Radio and with locals Bob Covington performed live on numerous and Bob Williams. The radio stations and on the Bobs are both songwriters nationally syndicated radio and storytellers that will shows “West Coast Live", leave no stone unturned "River City Folk", as they don’t solve any of "Paradigms", "the Camille the world’s problems. A Conte Show" and "In the good time is on hand as Phone Booth (Anchorage they take turns singing Observer Internet Show)". and try to outdo each Tom has released six other with the stories CDs, Such a World in 1997, behind the songs. Mike Hotel Metropol in 1999, McMillian will be accomAlbuquerque Road in 2001, panying the Bob’s with Cool Blue Light in 2004/2005. some fancy guitar licks.

His new release, Traveling Pete Benson & Glen Through, was released in late Sabatka will start the 2014. Tom and Bone evening off by opening for Tom Begich Collectors partner Tim Mason the Bobs. The night will released their self-titled live end will the one and only CD - a compilation of music show of The Loose Nutz and spoken word - also in 2014.

Band. Word is the Nutz are tighter than ever His first book of poetry, "Six Truths: Fifty before. You don’t want to miss this benefit show Sonnets" was published in 2013. Tom continues for the ACMA. All tickets are $10. to perform both his music and poetry throughPaul Garfinkel will perform Saturday, June out the country, preferring smaller venues and 25. Special guest will be Ray Cerbone. more intimate audiences. Citing musicians as “I was born in a log cabin in White Plains, different as Taj Mahal, Harry Chapin and New York and was splitting rails to help support Christopher Parkening as influences, Tom commy family by the time I passed my third birthbines an easy picking style with blues rhythms day. We soon migrated north to the mountain in and storytelling skill to create a musical monsearch of a purer existence. There my parents tage that is always interesting to the ear. His found Valhalla and Pegasus, my older brother music includes a wide-variety of music ranging discovered rock and roll, and I met Robert from acoustic instrumentals to blues and folk Kennedy, the politics of compassion, the pure rock. A musician with a wholly original sound, pleasure of a clear stream, and both the spirituTom Begich will keep you humming long after al and sensual power of music. I exchanged he’s done. deep, emotional conversation with a clarinet "My goal is to reach people where they live. and dived into deep blue depths followed by My songs and my poetry speak to that. They soaring to unimaginably colorful peaks at the reflect a life devoted to our community, and heels of a saxophone. Then I was blessed with designed to move us further down the road... to a guitar,” says Paul Garfinkel. change minds and lives. Over the next decades “Yes, I did pass through all of the youthful my aim is to get that message across through rituals of multiple garage bands and worshiping music, poetry, and the story-telling I use to at the feet of Dylan. Friday night it was an alto weave the two together... saxophone solo on “Come Back to Sorrento” David Clayton is a co-host of the ACMA’s with my high school jazz band. Saturday night it guitar circle, which take place every Sunday in was playing acoustic folk sets during my band’s Fort Myers. Check out the ACMA web page for breaks at the dance in front of the community more info. Dave got his first guitar, a Sears pool at the village park. There was a goodly Silverstone, at thirteen, and like many other portion of Cat Stevens and Jim Croce played kids in the early 60’s, he fumbled along, trying on a nameless Japanese 12-string while my to master the chord fingerings. Progress was bandmates drank beer out of their trunks and painfully slow until his high school put on a tested their carnal fantasies in the parking lot, Variety Show in which he was cast as Peter in adds Garfinkel. an imitation of the popular Peter Paul & Mary “College took me in a westerly direction folk trio. Not wanting to embarrass himself in where I studied the intricacies of government front of his classmates, Dave began seriously and economics, bluegrass and the wildwood studying the guitar, aided by a classmate who flower. I tried my hand a poetry then, also war had classical training. The Peter, Paul & Mary protesting, and solo coffee house gigs now act was a hit, and soon after they began playfilled with songs by Donovan and James Taylor

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in addition to the ever-preSarasota where he won the sent Stevens and Croce. I open stage competition. The fell in love there and disTrio also recently performed covered that combining my at The Will Maclean Festival. poetry with a three chord His music crosses several melody didn’t hurt in that genres from storyteller balregard. Married me a flute lads, folk, country and blues player who continues to to personal interpretations. perform with me and for Projects include The Ray some reason assents to Cerbone Trio with Maria continue to be my wife.

Valsi and Gil Jusino, and, as That being the best of all RaferJohn, singing lead in things to ever happen,” the blues rock band, The says Garfinkel.

Apocalypse Blues Revue.

“My second solo album The band was recently Songs from Sand Lake signed by Mascot Records was released in 2011 and and their first CD of all origiwas named Florida CD of nal songs, Unfrontable, is the Year by Jacksonville’s scheduled for release in Florida Times-Union. Soon August along with a after, I accepted an invitaEuropean tour. tion to join Florida’s The Americana Gatorbone Records label, Community Music where I am currently workAssociation provides a ing on my third solo album venue for local and touring with the working title artists, many are award winPaul Garfinkel Expecting December,” says ning performers in the Garfinkel.

Americana/Folk community.

Ray Cerbone moved to All shows are in a quiet, intiSouthwest Florida seven years ago and soon mate setting and every show is a meet and became one of the founding members of The greet with the artists. YouTube any of these Americana Music Association, He has opened artists and be prepared to be impressed by the for Florida singer songwriters Roy Schneider, talent that is available to you all year round for Larry Mangum, Brian Smalley, Pierce Pettis, a cost of $10-$15 donation. and Jaime Michaels. He performed alongside The ACMA is a non-sectarian not for profit well known Nashville songwriters in The Island organization. These concerts are held at All Hopper Festival last year and both solo and Faiths Congregation located at 2756 McGregor with The Ray Cerbone Trio, has also performed Blvd. in Fort Myers. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. all at The ACMA and local house concerts as well shows start at 7 pm. For more information, visit as folk festivals in Barberville, Eustis, and www.americana.org

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SummerJazz on the Gulf starts June 25 in Naples

A popular Southwest Florida tradition continues as The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club will again host its annual SummerJazz on the Gulf concert series.

This will mark the 31st consecutive year of the fun, free, and familyfriendly concert series, which combines festive Jazz entertainment with truly beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico, extraordinary sunsets, cool breezes, and a relaxing atmosphere.

Each concert is held on the familyowned resort’s picturesque Watkins Lawn overlooking the Gulf.

SummerJazz on the Gulf will take place one Saturday evening per month June - September, and each concert will be from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

According to Susan Savino, director of Conference Services at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club and organizer of the annual concert series, the SummerJazz on the Gulf lineup is: Pocket Change – June 25 Vodkanauts – July 16 The Betty Fox Band – Aug. 20 Late Night Brass – Sept. 24 “We are very pleased to bring back four of our most popular SummerJazz bands in celebration of the 31st anniversary of the concert series,” said Savino. “Pocket Change is the perfect way to kick off this year’s SummerJazz. They are a vibrant, high-energy band which is returning to SummerJazz for the

Pocket Change - June 25

Betty Fox Band - Aug. 20

The Vodkanauts - July 16

Late Night Brass - Sept. 24

Lots of music on tap at Cultural Center of Charlotte County

The Cultural Center of Charlotte County has another month of great musical performances.

Charlotte County Big Band June 6

The Charlotte County Big Band loves music so much that they have decided to go on tour for the summer.

You are cordially invited to join them on their journey as they take a USO World War II Tour around the world. Don’t let the heat get you down. You can enjoy a staycation every month through September with this great series.

The band heads to Europe on June 6 with a stop in Madrid, Spain, followed by a jaunt to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in sultry South America on July 11. The tour continues with a hop across the pond to London, England on Aug. 1 and their tour concludes in picturesque Paris, France on Sept. 12.

Each show begins at 7 p.m. and features jokes, skits, dancers and great Big Band swing music honoring the city of the month.

Tickets are $12 in advance or $11 for Cultural Center members. On the day of the show, tickets are $13 for all.

The Gold Tones June 17

The Cultural Center Theater’s summer season gets into full swing on Friday, June 17 at 7 p.m. with a fantastic performance from the Gold Tones. From Sarasota to Naples, the Gold Tones are one of

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fourth time. They always do a great job, and are such a crowd-pleaser. It promises to be a terrific concert series.”

Pocket Change is a talented sixpiece, high-energy show band performs Motown, Funk, R&B Variety, Soul, and Dance/Party music. Known for their beautiful vocals and harmonies, and for their showmanship, Pocket Change is led by Bandleader Eddie “The Thrill” Carmichael and Music Director Otis “Maestro” McCarthy. The band has opened for Sean Paul, Journey, Blue Oyster Cult, Paul Revere and The Raiders, Cheap Trick, and Joan Jett and The Blackhearts. They have performed at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, Universal Studios Florida, Seminole Casino, Walt Disney World®, and House of Blues (in Orlando and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina). This will mark their fourth appearance at SummerJazz on the Gulf.

Hotel guests will receive complimentary parking at the resort. For those not staying at the resort there will be parking just north of the hotel at Lowdermilk Park, with free parking provided to those with a Naples beach sticker, and free trolley service to the resort and back. Guests may bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating, however no outside food and beverage is allowed. Call (239) 261-2222 for additional information and directions.

Southwest Florida’s hottest doo wop groups. They’ll bring back nostalgic, street corner harmony just as you remember it.

Enjoy your favorite music from the ‘50s and ‘60s including “In The Still Of The Night,” “Little Darlin’,” “Teenager In Love,” “Runaround Sue,” “Could This Be Magic,” and many more!

Tickets are $13 for Cultural Center members, $15 for non-members or $15 for all buyers on the day of the show.

Lotela Gold Show Band June 25

On Saturday, June 25 at 7 p.m., JG Bigstar presents Lotela Gold Show Band.

Show props, several dress changes and skit performances are some of the entertainment you'll experience during this live '50s & '60s classic hits concert performance. The real beauty is the harmony of the vocalists and the unique sassy sound of the saxophone. Band member Gary Johnson will electrify the audience with the clarity of his sax play.

Tickets are $13 for Cultural Center members or $15 for non-members.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.theculturalcenter.com or at The Cultural Center Box Office, which is located at 2280 Aaron St. in Port Charlotte. They are open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and one hour before any show.

You can also call (941) 625-4175 for more information.

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LOCAL & LIVE MUSIC IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Anthony’s on the Blvd.

Fishermen’s Village

The Rhythm House

Backstreets

Hogbody’s Bar & Grill

The Sandy Parrot

1303 Del Prado Blvd. S. Cape Coral • 239-772-5900 915 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral • 239-945-7555

The Barrel Room

2210 Bay St. Fort Myers • 239-333-2225

Bert’s Bar & Grill

4271 Pine Island Rd Matlacha • 239-282-3232

Blue Monkey Bar & Grille

755 Mission Hills Drive, Naples 239-597-2583

Bootleggers BBQ

2200 Main St. Ft. Myers Beach 239-463-3043

Buckingham Blues Bar 5641 Buckingham Road Fort Myers • 239-693-7111

The Buddha Bar

12701 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 239-482-8565

Cape Cabaret

4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 239-549-3000

The Cigar Bar

Gulf Coast Town Center, Fort Myers • 239-267-6020

The Cottage

1270 Estero Blvd., Ft Myers Beach 239-765-5440

Dixie Roadhouse

1023 SE 47th Terrace Cape Coral • 239-541-7900

Fathoms

5785 Cape Harbour Drive Cape Coral 239-542-0123

Some of the many places to hear live music in SW Florida.

1200 W. Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda • 941-639-8721 10440 Bayshore Road, North Ft Myers 239-543-8800

Hotel Indigo

1520 Broadway, Fort Myers 239-337-3446

Hurricane Charley’s

300 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda • 941-639-9695

The Hut

5150 Buckingham Road Fort Myers • 239-225-0907

Jacaranda

1233 Periwinkle, Sanibel 239-472-1771

The Keys Bar & Grille

9905 Gulf Coast Main St., Fort Myers • 239-433-3323

Mona Lisa Restaurant 7091-17 College Parkway Fort Myers • 239-939-5344

Nervous Nellie’s

1131 First St., Ft Myers Beach 239-463-8077

Old Naples Pub

255 13th Avenue S., Naples 239-649-8200

Paradise Tiki Hut at Dolphin Key Resort

1502 Miramar St. Cape Coral • 239-540-8454

Parrot Key Caribbean Grill 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 239-463-3257

Pete’s Time Out 1005 Estero Blvd.

Fort Myers Beach 239-463-5900

16440 S. Tamiami Trail Fort Myers • 239-466-8326 17200 S. Tamiami Trail Fort Myers • 239-454-8454

Seminole Casino Hotel 506 S. 1st St., Immokalee 800-218-0007

The Shell Factory

2787 N. Tamiaimi Trail North Fort Myers 239-995-2141

Smokin Oyster Brewery

340 Old San Carlos Blvd.

Ft Myers Beach 239-463-3474

Sneaky Pete’s

3465 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs • 239-498-8887

The Stage

9144 Bonita Beach Road Bonita Springs • 239-405-8566

Ter-Tini’s

7050 Crystal Drive, Fort Myers • 239-277-5475

Tiki at Wyndham Garden 6890 Estero Blvd.

Fort Myers Beach 239-463-5711

Tiki Bar at Days Inn

18051 S. Tamiami Trail Fort Myers • 239-267-7900

Twisted Vine Bistro

2214 Bay St., Fort Myers 239-226-1687

The Village Pub

4360 Gulf Shore, Naples 239-262-2707

Yucatan Beach Stand 250 Old San Carlos Fort Myers Beach 239-333-4386

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Gin Blossoms at The Ranch SAM GALLOWAY CONCERT SERIES

The Sam Galloway Concert Series welcomed the Gin Blossoms May 13 to The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers. Photos by Jamie K. Kuser

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IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA & THE SUN COAST

Thursday, June 2 Kirk Franklin

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

Friday, June 3

The Tubes & John Waite Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

Saturday, June 4 Eric Paslay

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

Sunday, June 5 Weird Al Yankovic

Barbara B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

Tuesday, June 7 Jason Bonham

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

Wednesday, June 8 Cyndi Lauper

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

Saturday, June 11 Happy Together Tour

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

Thursday, June 16 Chris Cornell

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

Saturday, June 25 Tracy Lawrence

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

Monday, July 4 Red White & Boom Cape Coral

Sunday, July 10 Firefall, Poco

Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

Saturday, July 16 Mark Chesnutt

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

Friday, July 22

Butch Trucks & The Freight Train Band Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

Saturday, July 23 Ted Nugent

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

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Weird Al tour to stop in Fort Myers June 5

Following his wildly successful 2015 tour, four-time Grammy-winning artist Weird Al Yankovic has announced the continuation of his Mandatory World Tour in 2016 including a stop in Fort Myers.

Yankovic will play Sunday, June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW. The 2015 tour took Weird Al and his long-time band to more than 100 cities in the US, Canada, Europe and Australia.

This year’s tour (beginning June 3) will see Yankovic bringing his high-energy comedy rock show to an additional 79 cities across North America.

According to Al: “I’ve decided to do the Mandatory World Tour for one more year, after learning that some people didn’t make it out to the show this last time around. Apparently, they don’t know the meaning of the word ‘mandatory’!!”

The tour follows Yankovic’s Grammywinning Mandatory Fun, which was the first comedy album in over fifty years to hit #1 on the Billboard charts and the first comedy album in history to debut at the top spot.

Weird Al Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history, earning four Grammys and 15 career nominations. He is best known for his hilariously irreverent parodies of hit songs by the biggest stars in the musical universe over the past three decades, including “Eat It,” “Like A Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Amish Paradise,” “White & Nerdy,” and “Tacky."

In 2015, Yankovic released his 14th studio album, the Grammy Award-winning Best Comedy Album Mandatory Fun making history as the first comedy album to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart and the first time a comedy album has reached the top of the chart in

Leon Russell

Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

Tuesday, Aug. 2 The Go-Goʼs

Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

Friday, Aug. 12 Ray LaMontagne

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

Saturday, Aug. 13 Alice Cooper

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

Friday, Aug. 19 Seal

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater more than 50 years. The single “Word Crimes” debuted in the Billboard Top 40, making Al one of only three people to have had Top 40 singles in each of the last four decades (the other two are Michael Jackson and Madonna).

Yankovic has found success in multiple entertainment formats including the film world with his cult classic UHF, his CBS TV series The Weird Al Show, online with The Nerdist Channel with his faux celebrity interview web series Face 2 Face with “Weird Al” Yankovic, and the publishing world with Weird Al: The Book (an illustrated hardcover on Al’s life and career) and his children’s books, including the New York Times bestseller When I Grow Up. Weird Al has performed more than 1500 dates over the course of his career and continues to direct videos and be an innovator in the entertainment community.

Tickets for the Fort Myers show are on sale at the box office, online at www.bbmannpah.com or call (239) 481-4849.

Happy Together Tour at Ruth Eckerd Hall June 11

The Happy Together Tour returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on Saturday, June 11 at 7 p.m., starring The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, Mark Lindsay formerly of Paul Revere and the Raiders, The Cowsills, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap and The Spencer Davis Group.

The Happy Together Tour Marketplace in the Grand Concourse at Ruth Eckerd Hall will open at 5 p.m.

During the show, the multi-media highlights during each of the performances will reference the time period of the music. Listeners can truly feel and

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see the soundtrack of their youth during a Happy Together show as they are transported back in time.

The Happy Together Tour began in 1984 with mainstays The Turtles. It started up again in 2010 and the overwhelming response and love for the music has endured. Tickets are priced at $65, $47, $40 and are available at the Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office, by calling 727-791-7400 or visiting www.RuthEckerdHall.com. Pre-show dining is also available. The Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office is open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm and one hour prior to show time.

Monday, Aug. 29 Steven Tyler

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

Sunday, Sept. 11 Brian Wilson

Van Wezel Hall, Sarasota

Saturday, Sept. 24

John Michael Montgomery

The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers

Wednesday, Oct. 12 Chick Corea Elektric Band Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

Sunday, Oct. 16 Celtic Thunder

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

Tuesday, Oct. 18 Jason Isbell

Barbara B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

Wednesday, Nov. 2 Bonnie Raitt

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

ZZ Top

Artis–Naples

Friday, Nov. 4 Les Stroud

Barbara B. Mann Hall, Fort Myers

Friday, Nov. 11 Kansas

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

Daily concert updates at HappeningsMagazine.net

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Eric Paslay, Tracy Lawrence at The Ranch in June SAM GALLOWAY CONCERT SERIES

The Sam Galloway Concert Series continues to bring in great national talent to The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers.

This month, the Ranch welcomes Eric Paslay on June 4 and Tracy Lawrence on June 25.

Tickets for Eric Paslay start at $23.

Eric Paslay, delivers a powerful punch as a renowned, Platinum-selling, hit songwriter and dynamic performer. Paslay has celebrated five No. 1 hits including “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” (Eli Young Band), “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” (Jake Owen), “Angel Eyes” (Love & Theft), “Rewind” (Rascal Flatts) and “Friday Night.”

Tickets for Tracy Lawrence start at Eric Paslay $28. JJ McCoy will open the show that night.Tracy Lawrence is one of the most recognizable voices in Country music with songs such as “Paint Me A Birmingham,” “Time Marches On,” “Alibis,” and “Find Out Who Your Friends Are.” The entertainer has enjoyed twenty-two songs on the Billboard top ten charts with eighteen number one singles, selling over thirteen million albums.

The Multi-platinum CMA and ACM award winning recording artist has helped shape the sound of Country music for two decades, recently celebrating twenty-years in music. Few country artists have ever known the kind of success that Tracy Lawrence has earned and the influence his iconic voice has contributed to the Country music genre.

His music has inspired a whole new generation of entertainers and fans. Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan frequently pay tribute to the singer live in concert by playing his double-platinum hits like “Time Marches On” and Alibis.” Songs that help make Lawrence among one of the most played artists on radio.

Mark Chesnutt will perform at The Ranch on Saturday, July 16. Fans of country music hit-maker Mark Chesnutt will want to circle the date of July 8 on their calendar as the traditional-minded singer will release his 15th studio album that day, aptly titled Tradition Lives.

Tradition Lives, his first disc of all-new material since 2010, was produced by Jimmy Ritchey -- someone that Chesnutt says is a crucial part of his sound, having worked with him for years.

Tracy Lawrence Tradition Lives includes 12 new Chesnutt tracks, each with the pure honky-tonk sounds that have helped to make him one of the most revered and respected artists in the business. The album also includes a tribute to the late Merle Haggard and famed songwriter, Red Lane, “There Won’t Be Another Now.” John Michael Montgomery is scheduled to perform Saturday, Sept. 24.

The Sam Galloway concert series was started in the fall of 2014 to help bring awareness to Community Cooperative (The Soup Kitchen) and the good work they do in the community, says Brian Tidwell, general sales manager of Sam Galloway Ford.

The concert series features rock and country artists on a regular basis at the venue which opened in late 2014.

Portions of the profits of each concert go to help Community Cooperative feed the community, Tidwell said. For every pound of food donated, Sam Galloway Ford donates $1 to Community Cooperative. Concert goers are also encouraged to bring canned food items to the concerts at The Ranch.

The country concerts at The Ranch are done in partnership with local radio station Gator Country 101.9.

For tickets & details, visit www.theranchfortmyers.com. The Ranch can be reached at 239-985-9839.

For concerts, the doors open at 7 p.m. at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers

Mark Chesnutt

John Michael Montgomery

Punta Gorda hosts Blues, Brews & BBQ June 24 - 26

The Punta Gorda Chamber of Space is limited. The craft brewer will be Commerce announces the return of the attending from Darwin Brewing of Bradenton, annual Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival, set which focuses on exotic flavors from both for the weekend of June 24 - 26.

Florida and Latin America.

Following on from last year’s successful The main stage event of the Blues, Brews launch of a new summertime program and BBQ Festival will take place on Saturday designed to stimulate visitors to the city in a June 25, with the gates opening at 1 p.m. for traditionally slower season of the year, the regular ticket holders. Those tickets are $30.

2016 festival is nearly here.

The festival welcomes headliner Randy This year, the festival will move to a largMcAllister. Supporting acts include Tucci and er venue – the great lawn behind the Four Dave Powers. Music will run from 1 to 6 p.m.

Points by Sheraton Hotel in Punta Gorda.

Randy McAllister is one of the premier The hotel will be providing free shuttle servsinger, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist to ice from both their perimeter parking lots to emerge from Texas. Heartbreak, humor, high the south and the city parking garage in hair and tall Texas tales all play a part in the Herald Court. song writing of Randy McAllister. His music has On Friday, June 24, at the Dockside been hailed as some of the most original and Grill, in the Four Points Sheraton hotel, innovative being made today. While comparistarting at 7:30 p.m., you are invited to a son's are not easy, it has been said that his master craft brewer’s beer and food pairing music is a cross between Doug Sahm, John Randy McAllister supper. Four specialty brews will be paired Hiatt and Delbert McClinton, with a blues with four small plates to create a fun night of man's background and sensibilities thrown into food and beer sampling, accompanied by great live Blues music the mix.

– poolside/or on the patio – weather permitting. Tickets for this Raised in the small Texas town of Novice, McAllister is a fifthportion of the festival are $40 (including food, beer, tax and tip) generation Texan, whose father was both a fireman and musiand are available in the online payment center of www.puntagorcian. His father was a drummer in a band called The Flames. At dachamber.com or by calling 941-639-3720 while tickets last. a very young age, Randy followed in his fathers foots steps. He

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began to take up drumming, but the drums were just the beginning for Randy, as he began to develop as a singer and songwriter.

McAllister has released 10 critically praised albums beginning with his debut "Diggin' for Sofa Change", followed by "Grease, Grit, Dirt and Spit", the much heralded "Double Rectified Bust Head", 2002 GRAMMY NOMINEE "Givers and Takers", "Temporary Fixes" and A "Little Left of Center" all built on a firm foundation that is his songwriting. His much anticipated Compilation CD, "Flying High While Staying Low Down" was released in late 2006, "Dope Slap Soup" in June of 2007. "Dope Slap Soup" in 2008. "Ain't Like the Movies" in 2009 and "Be Like Water" in 2011.

Every ticket holder will receive a beer sampling cup to enjoy over 80 craft ales, being offered by Peace River Distributing. As long as supplies of each ale last, you can sample as much as you like. Pick a favorite and stick with it, or travel the length and breadth of the craft beer world to taste as many ales as you can manage.

The party continues on Sunday, June 26 with a special Blues Cruz hosted by King Fisher Fleet, based at beautiful Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda. The cruz heads out on the waters of Charlotte Harbor at 4:30 p.m. for an hour and a half trip, including live blues music and complimentary beer samplings and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets for the cruz are $30 and can be purchased by calling 941-639-0969 or by visiting www.kingfisherfleet.com For more info, visit www.puntagordachamber.com.

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Comedy Clubs JUNE

WEDNESDAY - 1

Freakshow

8 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

Valerie Storm & Tommy Torres

8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

THURSDAY - 2

Marsha Warfield & Marc Price

SATURDAY - 11

Mark Evans & Rich Shultis

SATURDAY - 4 continued

Valerie Storm & Tommy Torres

6 & 9:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SUNDAY - 5

7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

8 & 10 .m.

Off the Hook Comedy

8 & 10 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

6 & 9:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

6 & 9:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

Rick Glassman

Alanzo Bodden

Rick Glassman

SUNDAY - 12

8 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

TUESDAY - 7

Grandma Lee

SATURDAY - 18

Danny Johnson & Chris Z

7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Steve-O

Affion Crockett

comedy club calendar online at www.HappeningsMagazine.net

Alanzo Bodden

Dale Jones & David Beck

SUNDAY - 19

8 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

8 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

Steve-O

8 p.m.

Grandma Lee

Dale Jones & David Bec k

Jimmie Walker

8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

Mark Evans & Rich Shultis

Danny Johnson & Chris Z

Mike McCar thy & John Jacobs

THURSDAY - 9

THURSDAY - 16

FRIDAY - 3

7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

8 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

8 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

8 & 10 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

Marsha Warfield & Marc Price Affion Crockett

Valerie St orm & Tommy Torres 8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

SATURDAY - 4

Marsha Warfield & Marc Price

7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Affion Crockett

8 & 10 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

Ric k Glassman

Alanzo Bodden

Steve-O

FRIDAY - 10

Dale Jones & David Bec k

Mark Evans & Rich Shultis

FRIDAY - 17

Danny Johnson & Chris Z

7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

8 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

8 & 10 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

7 & 9:45 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

Ric k Glassman Steve-O

Alanzo Bodden

Dale Jones & David Bec k

SATURDAY - 25

Mike McCarthy & John Jacobs

WEDNESDAY - 22

7 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

Valerie Storm & Tommy Torres

Jimmie Walker

8:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

8 & 10 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

7 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

WEDNESDAY - 15

Br yan Callen

8 & 10 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

WEDNESDAY - 8

7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Dale Jones & David Beck

7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

Affion Crockett

FRIDAY - 24

Mike McCarthy & John Jacobs

THURSDAY - 23

Br yan Callen

Jimmie Walker

6 & 9:30 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

WEDNESDAY - 29

Mike Armstrong

7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

8 p.m.

Off the Hook Comedy

Myke Herlihy & Kevin White

Br yan Callen

Jimmie Walker

8 p.m.

The Comedy Zone

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

8595 College Parkway Fort Myers 239-479-5233 laughincomedycafe.com

FIREWORKS

THURSDAY - 30

7:30 p.m.

Laugh In Comedy Cafe

* schedules subject to change

Off the Hook Comedy Club 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road unit #1100, Naples 239-389-6901 offthehookcomedy.com

The Comedy Zone at Visani Restaurant

2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte 941-764-3463 visani.net

DJ • LIVE MUSIC MULTIPLE STAGES FREE ADMISSION

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Americana Community Music Association Inc.

Americana Acoustic

Upcoming ACMA Shows PAUL GARFINKEL

MAY 28 - Nate Currin Opening Bill Veach

JUNE 11 - Tom Begich Opening Dave Clayton

JUNE 18 - HomeGrown Bob Covington, Bob Williams with Mike McMillian Opening Glen Sabatka & Pete Benson, plus the Loose Nutz Band JUNE 25 - Paul Garfinkel special guest Ray Cerbone

$10 - $15 donation per concert. Pay at door. The ACMA is a not for profit and is funded by tax deductible donations. Please check website for more information and visit YouTube on any of the above artists.

Info: 239-691-4069 • www.AmericanACMA.org

All concerts held at All Faiths Unitarian Congregation 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts 7 p.m.

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Annual Florida show at Alliance for the Arts

Tracy Owen-Cullimore

Alliance for the Arts will open its 30th Annual All Florida Juried Exhibit with a public reception on June 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibition will feature works by 47 artists who live in Florida.

Featured artists: Eileen Amster, Brooke Anderson, David Belling, Celeste Borah, Steve Bufter, Willow Cada, Brian Cast, Dennis Church, Geoff Cie, Muffy Clark Gill, Patricia Collins, Sheri Dahl, Laurent Dareau, Sally Dutko, Ehren Gerhard, Elise Gold Sewell, Barbara Groenteman, Sarah Hull, Leo Johnson, Pamela Jones, Rose Jung, Megan Kissinger, Alexis Lago, Deborah Martin, Polly Matsumoto, Carolyn McGahey, John Merchant, Julie Obney, Jeff & Dale Ocasio, Lynn Ondercin, Andy Owen, Tracy Owen-Cullimore, Jose Pardo, Scott Parker, Rick Plummer, Renee Rey, Pamela Richardson, Roy Rodriguez, Caitlin Rosolen, Maria Sanchez, Joel Shapses, Herb Sklar, Stephen Staack, Mimi

Stirn, Daniel Venditti, Patricia Zalisko and Peter Zell.

Exhibit juror Harry Messersmith maintains a full service bronze/glass foundry and sculpture atelier in Deland. He says he continues to refine his sculpture he describes as triangulated figures. “I have been developing a series of triangulated, figurative, architectural works since 1982. My work addresses the evolution of technology and its positive and negative effects upon the human condition. I strive to express, through the human figure, a dynamic balance of tension that exists between science and spiritual enlightenment, a condition for civilization to progress with dignity.”

Messersmith will present awards during the opening reception, including $1,000 cash for Best in Show and a $250 Golden Artists Colors gift certificate for second place, and $100 cash for third place, Jurors Choice Award-Artist

Ehren Gerhard

Membership for third place. He will lead a Gallery Walk and Talk on June 4 at 10 a.m. The exhibit runs through June 30. Artwork by Alliance youth artists will be displayed in the Member Gallery.

The Alliance campus and galleries are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays in Fort Myers.

Notes exhibit opens June 3 at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center

This year’s juried exhibition at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center involves Notes: Musical, Monetary and Handwritten. An award reception will be held during the June 3 Art Walk in downtown Fort Myers.

Notes are a part of our lives in a variety of ways, but all kinds of notes are ways of communicating, economically, socially, or spiritually. We invite artists to explore Notes, be they musical, monetary, handwritten, love notes, sticky notes, etc. Artwork should incorporate “notes” theme into their composition, either as media, subject, or thematically.

Artists submitted two- and threedimensional works related to this year’s theme and were announced by jury selection of acceptance into the exhibit.

Of the pieces chosen, three prizes will be awarded.

Prizes include: Best of Show, cash prize in the amount of $500; SBDAC Pick, cash prize in the amount of $250; People’s Choice, cash prize in the amount of $250. Prizes will be awarded at 7:15 p.m. on June 3 during Art Walk.

Ballots for People's Choice will be available throughout the show and announced at the Art Talk and Closing Party on June 21.

Come see these innovative and unique installations designed by our community members. Cast your vote and

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Kiki Brewsaugh

share your voice.

The exhibition closes June 21 during Art Talk Tuesday / Closing Party from 6 – 8 p.m. The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First St., Fort Myers.

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ACT Gallery welcomes Diana Ripoli, Dharma LeFevre & Alex Wilkinson

Arts for ACT Gallery, located at 2265 First St. in downtown Fort Myers, will host an opening reception on Friday, June 3 in conjunction with the monthly Art Walk.

In June, featured artists include Diana Ripoll, showing in the main gallery; Dharma LeFevre in the white gallery; and Alex Wilkinson off the main gallery. This exhibit continues through June 27.

Diana Ripoll was born with a natural fascination for brilliant color and abstract ideas. She has had the good fortune of traveling the world and her mind has become a vast well of snapshots and experiences that her subconscious draws upon to create her paintings. Diana chooses the color that attracts her at the moment, and then continues to add colors and watch how they flow, mix and move. The paintings begin to form themselves, she then finds what is hidden, and begins to consciously bring it out. Only when the work is completed does she find the true meaning of the piece and what inspired it. With each completed piece, Diana looks forward to revisiting the story it represents.

Dharma LeFevre is a fine art figurative artist that calls Fort Myers home.

Raised in Naples, she attended college in Oklahoma at Neo A&M Junior College for graphic arts. There she found that she disliked the graphic arts and decided to go on a different career path. Dharma took a 20-year creative hiatus and instead focused on a family and job.

Five years ago, she decided to create again and taught herself how to paint in various mediums from acrylic to coffee and teas. Her artistic background is based in fantasy, mythology and figurative works. Her current body of work has inspirations that pull from feminine Art Nouveau, urban lines and techniques and vintage influences in saturated colorful pieces.

Diana Ripoli

Dharma LeFevre

Alex Wilkinson

Alex Wilkinson is a self-taught mixed media artist. She has worked as a needle arts designer and instructor for 20 years using pieces of fabric as her canvas. Today, Alex employs traditional pen and ink, acrylic paint, colored pencils, oil pastels, markers, paper and found objects to create her mixed media art work on canvas or Bristol board. Her favorite subjects are animals, feathered friends, Art Deco, and Celtic lore. Her often whimsical fold art designs include small stitch-like black and white line patterns in the Zen Tangle inspired art style.

Zen Tangle (doodling) has been around since ancient times. It was visible on the walls of Egyptian Pyramids, in Celtic Manuscripts and in basic borders and shapes worldwide. Come view the Zen of Alex Wilkinson.

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Frame Gallery & Gifts showcases art of Hilary Hemingway in June

Frame Gallery & Gifts in Cape Coral will feature the artwork of Hilary Hemingway in June.

Hilary Hemingway was born in Miami.

She spent her first two years living aboard a boat, and took her first steps in Jamaica.

Eventually, her parents bought a home on Miami Beach.

Hilary spent most of her summers in the Bahamas helping her father with his Bimini newspaper.

Hilary has worked the last 30 years as a writer for print media, TV and film. She has five published books, two plays and her latest screenplay, Hemingway and Fuentes, co-written with Andy Garcia, is in pre-production.

Recently Hilary returned to her love of fine art; using the bold color palette of the Caribbean, she has begun to produce mixed-media works of marine life and colorful island settings. Hilary believes that her artwork tells a story. A moment caught on canvas may tell of a struggle of life and death between marlin and tuna, the expression of speed, passion and fear within the chase, the ultimate survival at sea. Yet her color choices are surreal, as if the struggle were seen with mermaid eyes.

Hilary’s canvas art has sold in galleries and at auction for charity. She is Ernest Hemingway’s niece, and wife of NY Times bestselling author, Jeff Lindsay.

Located at 1830 Del Prado Blvd., Frame Gallery & Gifts is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call the gallery at 239-574-5111 for more details.

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Sky exhibit opens June 8 at Shangri La Springs in Bonita Sky is the newest exhibit of artwork at the historic Shangri La Springs in Bonita Springs.

Don’t miss a free and public artist reception on Wednesday, June 8 from 6 to 9 p.m.

In the summer, those who stay in Florida get to enjoy the rich growth and vibrant days of summer. We often find ourselves looking up at the sky toward the dense cloud-scape and color-show of sunlight fading. For this exhibit, Shangri La brings the sky into the cool Great House at Shangri-La Springs with the fine art works of Mary Taglieri, Celeste Borah and Michael Monroe.

On this evening celebrating sky, there will be even more than visual art to entice you.

Alchymie fills the great house with Native American Flute and Piano. The dining room is open with garden view dinner seating, Interactive food art by new Chef Pyro and free butterfly card making with Susan Scholle-Martin.

Outside under the giant Mysore fig tree is the live dulcimer music of Debo Sylla. In the Longhouse, visitors will find master sidewalk painter Jane Portauppi Durand at work and a free yoga class with Gary Granza from 6:30-7:30 p.m.. The 8.5 acres of botanically rich Shangri La grounds swell up to the sky and remind you of the power nature has. What better way to celebrate the sky above us then on the grounds of Historic Shangri La Springs. Don’t forget to stop by their

beautiful full service spa.

Shangri La Springs is located one block north of Bonita Beach Road at 27750 Old 41 Road. Pardon the construction as they beautify downtown Bonita.

For more details, visit www.shangrilasprings.com or call (239)949-0749.

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Visual Arts Center showcasing Artisan’s Atelier, Color exhibit

The Visual Arts Center is hosting the Artisan’s Atelier, a venue of working artists' studios and gallery located in Downtown Punta Gorda.

Featured artists include: Gina Battle, Dedo Christina, Helen Gerro, Howard Haich, Lisette Otero-Lewis, Nick Masiello, Diane Port, Susan Sammis and Kathy Wood. The artists will present a myriad of disciplines and mediums in the exhibition open to the public now through June 16.

Expect to see photography, intricate travel journals, handcrafted jewelry, abstract paintings, digital art and sculpture.

“Because of the different methods and approaches to making art, the Atelier is a great place for artist to work.

Susan Sammis

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Marquelynn Raposa

Everyone is both a teacher and student as we learn from each other. Whenever artists are working the public is invited to explore the space, look at both completed work and work in process. This is a unique opportunity for people who are curious about the process of art making.

The artists are always happy to discuss their particular methods and work,” the artists said in a group statement. The artists will be available to share more details on their work at a reception on Thursday, June 2 at 5 p.m. in Goff Gallery.

Also, the center will host a reception for multimedia fine art exhibit Color on Thursday, June 2 at 5 p.m. Color will be display until June 24.

Additionally, the multimedia exhibit America the Beautiful will be on display at the Visual Arts Center June 25 – Aug. 19. A festive awards reception is scheduled for Thursday, July 14 at 5 p.m.

The Visual Arts Center is located at 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda, and can be reached at (941) 639-8810. The galleries are always free and open to the public. Check out the website at www.VisualArtCenter.org for details on events, exhibits, classes, workshops and more.

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Quest for Permanance exhibit at FGCU

The Art Galleries of the Bower School of Music & the Arts at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) present Quest for Permanence at the Main Gallery in the Arts Complex.

The May 19 opening began with an introduction by the artists followed by a performance from Ghostbird Theatre and a reception.

This exhibition is a collaboration between the art and theatre faculty and the Galleries, and is co-curated by gallery director John Loscuito, and FGCU professors Barry Cavin (theatre) and Michael Salmond (art). The exhibition runs through June 23.

Quest for Permanence features local, national and international artists Kent Anderson Butler, Benjamin Grosser, Chad Jensen, Leila Mesdaghi, Ghostbird Theatre and Cyane Tornatzky. The exhibition includes prints, video installation, projection, sculpture, interface design and a zoetrope.

Co-curator Cavin said, “Quest for Permanence is a human project in time and place. We leave traces to give us the illusion of permanence. We are brave in this adventure because we battle time itself or we collude with time all the while planning our greatest deception. We assure ourselves that it is for others that we leave our traces. Our generosity will enlighten or entertain. The truth is, of course, we want to live forever. Quest for Permanence is an exhibit of work that examines humans at play with time in its many forms and the tensions that arise as time and place collide.”

The gallery is in the Arts Complex on FGCU’s main campus at 10501 FGCU Blvd. S. Parking is available in Lot 7 for gallery visitors. Regular viewing hours are

Chad Jensen, Silhouette de la Garonne, polished stainless steel and solid mirror polished aluminum, 37 x 72 x 15.5 inches

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.

For further information on this exhibition and others, go to artgallery.fgcu.edu or call (239) 590-7199.

Janet Watermeier joins Visual Arts Center as executive director

on Florida’s Transportation The Board of Directors of the Commission, Southwest Florida Visual Arts Center announces International Airport’s Special Janet Watermeier has joined Management Committee, the Visual Arts Center as its Southwest Florida’s Regional executive director as of May 9.

Planning Council, Junior Janet has more than 25 Achievement and Habitat for years of experience in leaderHumanity Boards of Directors and ship and consulting for non-profmany local, regional and state it community organizations, workforce, economic development public/private partnerships, govand chamber of commerce organiernment and growth-oriented Watermeier zations. companies. She started her Before moving to Southwest Southwest Florida career in Florida, Janet owned a fashion colPunta Gorda as one of the lege and managed a fabric store with her founding partners in Five Star Realty, moved to Lee County where she worked as mother, Norma Bradley (who was a technology instructor at the VAC). She is lookvice president of commercial operations for ing forward to blending her business knowlWestinghouse Communities, Inc., and then edge with the creativity of working with the served as Lee County’s economic developVisual Arts Center to help it grow to the ment director.

She went on to form an economic devel- next level. Janet graduated magna cum laude from Old Dominion University and opment, real estate and business manageattended State University of New York ment consulting firm serving private investSchool of Law. ment, business and real estate developThe Visual Arts Center is located at 210 ment clients, as well as four colleges and Maud St., Punta Gorda, and can be universities, six state agencies, seven comreached at (941) 639-8810. The galleries munity organizations, 12 economic development organizations and fourteen counties are always free and open to the public.

Gallery hours are Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – and cities, including Charlotte County and 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. the City of Punta Gorda.

Check out the website at Janet has been very involved in www.VisualArtCenter.org for details on Southwest Florida through appointed posievents, exhibits, classes, workshops and tions and volunteer activity at the local, more. regional and state level, including serving

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Naples Art Association showcases art of students with disabilities

The Naples Art Association has unveiled the My Art My Way exhibition, which features artwork created by students with disabilities from Oakridge and Golden Gate Middle Schools. The exhibit will be on display now through June 16 at the Naples Art Association’s Watson Gallery.

Provided under contract with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the My Art My Way exhibit is a new partnership between the Naples Art Association, VSA Florida, and Collier County Schools in which teaching artists Dr. Eva Smidova and Susan Bagrationoff taught students with and without disabilities.

The students' best works - including pieces led by Juliette Francoeur, an artist with a disability who led a collaborative project - will be on display. For more information, about the My Art My Way

artist in residence program, visit www.vsafl.org or contact William Coleman, director of education, at 813974-0735.

The Naples Art Association is located at 585 Park St. in Downtown Naples and is open to the public with no admission charge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information about the Naples Art Association, visit www.NaplesArt.org or call 239-262-6517.

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Harbour View Gallery features Barbara Broderick, Bonnie Wallace Harbour View Gallery in Cape Coral will welcome featured artists Bonnie Wallace (acrylic and watercolor) and Barbara Broderick (glass art) at a reception on Tuesday, June 7 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Bonnie M. Wallace, now residing in Cape Coral, was born in western Pennsylvania and raised in Northeast Ohio. Bonnie started her artistic journey as a photographer. In 2005, she decided to expand her artistic palette and be-gan to paint. Starting with watercolor, she was led to mixed media, the style in which she continues to work.

Bonnie studied with many nationally known artists including Tony Couch, Jean Grastorf and Janet Rogers.

Bonnie’s work has been presented in juried group exhibits at the Appleton Museum, Ocala Civic Theatre, Brick City for the Arts (award winning piece) Homosassa State Park (award winning piece) and Wallace Cape Coral Art League (award winning piece). She has done two- and three-woman shows and was accepted twice into the Florida Watercolor Society online show.

Barbara Broderick has always loved the beauty of glass, the way light can transform it to radiant and glow. Any art gallery that displayed glass, she kept her family waiting while she studied and admired each piece. So naturally, when an opportunity came up to learn stained glass, she grabbed it. After the first class, she came home and told her husband, "I now know what I'm supposed to do." It came natural and brought her pure joy.

Today, now 16 years later, her artwork is owned all over the world. Born and raised on the southwest side of Chicago, she raised her family in the area's south suburb of Tinley Park. Her stained glass has been sold in countless shows and galleries in the Chicago area.

Over the years, her artwork emerged into her own style of a 3-D stained glass and art accent tables. "I love the idea of functional art. My tables are meant to be treasured as art that can be handed down as heirloom pieces in the home."

Now a resident of Cape Coral, this is the first time Barbara is bringing her art to Florida. The stained glass literally pops out at you creating a truly beautiful, unique effect not seen elsewhere. Each piece is an original that will never be replicated.

With the use of her kiln, her artwork is exceptionally thought out and detailed.

Their work will be on display through June. The gallery is located at 5789 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral. It is open 11 Broderick a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

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DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS T H E R I V E R D I S T R I C T

The Connection closes after 30 plus years

Located in the heart of the downtown River District, The Connection Bar & Grill (formerly The French Connection Cafe) has been a local mainstay since 1977.

A casual atmosphere combined with a friendly staff and great food made this a downtown favorite.

After 30 years in business, Larry Wilkerson and Pam Lemmerman closed the doors May 20.

A special farewell party was held May 18 at the City Pier building by friends and downtown colleagues.

THIRD FRIDAYS EVERY MONTH The next Music Walk will be Friday, June 17.

LIVE MUSIC STARTS AT 6 PM

Restaurant co-owners Larry Wilkerson and Pam Lemmerman.

FIRST FRIDAYS EVERY MONTH Fort Myers Downtown

6 TO 10 PM

River District RAIN or SHINE!

Shop Our Art Galleries & Art Spaces!

THE STUDIO• REVERIE & ROCK ART GALLERY • THE NEST ARTS FOR ACT GALLERY • ENJEWEL • UNIT A ART LEAGUE OF FORT MYERS • TWO NEWTS GALLERY SIDNEY & BERNE DAVIS ART CENTER • BURROUGHS HOME BOOTLEGGERS ALLEY • RENE MIVILLE GALLERY SPACE 39 • GRAND ILLUSION GALLERY • TIMELESS THE FRANKLIN SHOPS • OPEN DOOR SHOPPES AMERICAN LEGION VETERANS GALLERY • OLLIE MACK GENTRY

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Seven Day Lunch Menu!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. • Saturday Noon - 11 p.m.

Sunday Noon - 10 p.m.

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1520 Broadway • Suite 105

DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Tel: (239) 334-6991 • Fax (239) 334-6591 www.IchibanDowntownFortMyers.com

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Ivy Cottage

Antiques & Treasures 2259 Widman Way

Fort Myers River District (239) 226-0025

Summer Scented Candles Have Arrived (formerly Peck Street)

4,000 square feet filled with treasures.

Fine Antiques to Shabby and Cottage Chic. Vintage Treasures of times gone by.

Ivy Cottage is a Multi Dealer Mall Tuesday through Friday 11-5, Saturday 11-4

DIRECTIONS: Downtown Fort Myers ... Take MLK ... Look for the Oasis Restaurant.

Turn on to Hendry Street, then left on Widman Way. We are directly one block BEHIND the Oasis Restaurant.

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Twisted Vine Bistro opens The Barrel Room

MYERS

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THE

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Bryan Lee & The Blues Power Band performed May 13 & 14 at The Barrel Room at 2210 Bay St. which opened in late April next door to Twisted Vine Bistro.

Come visit us at ...

The

Bacchus Room

our temporary location above

Prime de Leon Steakhouse PATIO DE LEON

DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS RIVER DISTRICT

Stay tuned while we prepare our NEW permanent location.

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Spirits of Bacchus moving to new location

Fourth Friday now belongs to Pet Walk

The River District Alliance (RDA) announces Pet Walk, the newest Friday night event in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District, every fourth Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. on Hendry Street between Bay Street and Edwards Drive.

Free to the public, the RDA invites welltrained and leashed pets and their owners to enjoy an evening in the River District, including pet friendly exhibitors and vendors. Several downtown merchants will also be participating and welcoming pets.

Owners assume all responsibility and risk for their pet.

Remaining Pet Walk dates for 2016 include: June 24, July 22, Aug. 26, Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25 and Dec. 23.

Visit online at www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com for more details or contact Merry Coffman at 239-793-7529, or Jared Beck at 239-821-2765.

Spirits of Bacchus owner Suzy Lewis at a special event at the former long-time location.

After many years at the corner of Hendry and Bay streets, Spirits of Bacchus is moving to a new home, but that location had not been announced as of press time.

Spirits of Bacchus officially closed it doors to the public at the old location on May 14. A special farewell event was held May 11 at the former location with a packed house of friends, long-time customers and downtown neighbors in attendance.

Until the new location is ready to go, the staff can be found temporarily at The Bacchus Room, situated atop Prime de Leon Steakhouse in the Patio de Leon.

Loyal patrons are advised to stay tuned to Facebook and the Spirits of Bacchus website for updates on the new permanent location, says owner Suzy Lewis.

Live Music • Late Menu • Premium Spirits

Introducing

The River District’s

NEWEST VENUE

for Live Music

Bridget Kelly Band Thursday, June 16

John Allender Band Friday, June 3 Mike Imbasciani and the Bluez Rockerz Saturday, June 4 Wildfire Blues Band Friday, June 10 Joe ’Survival’ Caruso Saturday, June 11

All shows start at 9 pm

JL Fulks Band Friday, June 17 Marty Stokes Band Saturday, June 18 Anni Piper Band Friday, June 24 John Allender Band Saturday, June 25

River District • 2210 Bay Street • Downtown

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DINING PICKS FOR SPRING 1st Street Deli

at Seminole Casino Immokalee

Diners at the Seminole Casino Immokalee will enjoy the 1st Street Deli. The authentic New York-style delicatessen brings a distinctly unique dining concept to the casino, featuring deli pickles, fresh bread and sandwiches bigger than your appetite.

Offerings include piled high pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, reubens, hot paninis, hamburgers and salads. It is open 24/7 with a special overnight menu including breakfast.

506 South 1st Street, Immokalee 800-218-0007 www.seminoleimmokaleecasino.com

Bootlegger’s Waterfront BBQ

Florida’s best barbeque is located right here on Fort Myers Beach! Featuring Southern Pride smoked favorites such as chicken, ribs, pork, brisket and all your home cooked favorites served for lunch and dinner. Local craft beers and whiskey flights are served in a bootlegging atmosphere complete with bourbon and moonshine. Come for the sunset and stay for the moonshine. Bootleggers is located at Salty Sam’s Marina.

2220 Main Street, Fort Myers Beach 239-463-3043 www.bootleggersbarbeque.com

Capt’n Fishbones

Capt'n Fishbones at The Shell Factory has moderately priced lunches, dinners and a full selection of cocktails. We serve Florida favorites like: shrimp, crab cakes, fish fries, burgers and sandwiches.

Enjoy the great tropical weather at Dogbones Café or the Swamp Bar and Patio where even the four legged "children" are welcome.

Thursday- Monday live entertainment creates a fun festive atmosphere. Large group rates are available for lunches, dinners and meetings. Plan your next special event at one of our venues, Weddings, Receptions, Retirement Parties, Corporate Gatherings and Children's Birthday Parties, you name it, we are your perfect culinary choice.

2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 239-995-2141 www.shellfactory.com

EE-TO-LEET-KE Grill

at Seminole Casino Immokalee

EE-TO-LEET-KE Grill at Seminole Casino Immokalee is your place for down-home favorites. The Grill is serving up a delicious new menu featuring gluten-free and organic items, such as the gluten-free Cobb Salad and savory Organic Herb Roasted Chicken. The EE-TO-LEET-KE Grill opens daily at 11 a.m. and serves all day breakfast, sandwiches, seafood, steaks, tableside flambé desserts and the popular Seminole Fry Bread.

506 South 1st St., Immokalee 800-218-0007 www.seminoleimmokaleecasino.com

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GameTime

At GameTime, you can play and eat in style! With a wide variety of menu selections including appetizers like Ahi Tuna Crisps and Fried Mac N' Cheese Balls; entreés that include Baby Back Ribs, Churrasco, Salmon and Pasta dishes; great kid’s meals; healthy Salads and delicious Sports Bar staples like Chicken Wings and Nachos, you are certain to have a fantastic dining experience while everyone has a great time! We offer a full liquor Sports Bar and 2-4-1 all day every day on any individual beer and wine.

10037 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers 239-204-5964 www.gametimeplayers.com

Ichiban Japanese & Chinese

Located at the entrance to the Hotel Indigo, we offer a wide selection of Japanese and Chinese menu items.

Stop by for lunch or dinner. They are open seven days a week.

1520 Broadway, #105, Downtown Fort Myers 239-334-6991

www.IchibanDowntownFortMyers.com

Joe’s Crab Shack

Located on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, we offer a creative choice of seafood favorites. Sit at the bar with friends or experience our numerous menu choices. Kick back, strap on a bib and enjoy awesome crabs, seafood and jam to rockin’ tunes on the many picnic tables.

2024 W. First St., Fort Myers 239-332-1881 www.joescrabshack.com

Lucky Mi Noodle House at Seminole Casino Immokalee

Lucky Mi Noodle House pays tribute to a multitude of Asian cultures through the flavor profiles of its various Eastern cuisines. The blending of traditional ingredients with contemporary influences and advanced culinary accents expresses the restaurant’s interpretations of dishes like Vietnamese Pho Noodle Soup, Thai Panang Curry Noodles with Malaysian Sauce, Japanese Dynamite Prawn Tempura, Korean Bulgogi and Indonesian Shrimp. Experience Lucky Mi and tour the Far East without ever leaving Southwest Florida. Lucki Mi Noodle House at Seminole Casino Hotel is open Sunday-Thursday from noon to 10 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from noon to midnight.

506 South 1st Street, Immokalee 800-218-0007 www.seminoleimmokaleecasino.com

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Mona Lisa expands to Cape Coral

Great news! Mona Lisa has expanded with two new locations in Cape Coral. We have been family owned and operated since 1979. Mona Lisa has the best pizza in town and so much more. All locations will have dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering. Stop in for lunch, dinner, or even plan your next event at Mona Lisa. Please check us out on Facebook for grand openings and specials.

7091-17 College Parkway, Fort Myers • 239-939-5344 1017-B Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral • 205-6149 3108 Santa Barbara Blvd. #109, Cape Coral • 673-9309 Coming soon - 13650 Fiddlesticks Blvd, Fort Myers www.MonaLisaSWFL.com

Parrot Key Caribbean Grill

Voted best waterfront restaurant, we are located at the Salty Sam’s Marina. Our restaurant is a special place where colorful characters flock to eat, drink and be merry. Tales of mystery, adventure and enchantment float through the air & the tastes of the tropics tease your senses. Parrot Key welcomes Stuart Marsh as its new head chef. Chef Stuart has called Southwest Florida home for the past two years.

2500 Main St. Fort Myers Beach 239-463-3257 www.myparrotkey.com

Pinchers

at The Marina at Edison Ford

Located on the historic Caloosahatchee River and offering the best riverfront dining experience and sunset views, Pinchers at the Marina at Edison Ford is the place for the freshest seafood.

Caught from local waters by local fishermen, Pinchers brings the best catch from the water to the table. With 2 for 1 Happy Hour all day every day and kids eat free, Pinchers is Florida Seafood, Florida Style.

2360 West First St., Fort Myers 239-745-7049 www.pinchersusa.com

The Rhythm House

The Rhythm House is more than just the best place to catch live local entertainment. Our Menu is designed to fit the tastes of all patrons by offering amazing culinary delights. We utilize local fresh seafood, and cut our steaks and chops in house.

For those who enjoy the simpler side of dining, our 1/2 pound burgers are a crowd favorite. Our Kitchen Crew brings their decades of experience to the table, and serving you a wonderful meal is their passion. Stop in and check us out, for a quick lunch or for a special night out, Rhythm House is ready for you.

16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 239-466-8326 www.rhythmhousedinnerclub.com SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL SECTION

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Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort

There's always something to do at the Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at the Dolphin Key Resort. Located in Downtown Cape Coral, the biggest Tiki bar in the world offers live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday, Key West Style Relax Wednesday and Thursday, Light Rock and Country to listen and dance to Friday and Saturday, and then of course, let’s really dance Sunday afternoon to Brylcream with Doo Wop and Motown for the real dancers. The Tiki is a dog friendly bar, offers an outdoor atmosphere, so family, and friends two or four legged are welcome. Great food menu, with Florida Specials, pool table,TVs. Open 7 days. Kitchen open late.

1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 239-540-8454 www.dolphinkeyresort.com

Twisted Vine Bistro

Twisted Vine Bistro located in downtown Fort Myers' historic River District, prides itself on an extraordinary dining experience. We offer only the freshest seafood, certified Angus Beef, and other unique innovative entrees. We also feature an extensive boutique wine list, with more than 30 wines by the glass.

Twisted Vine Bistro grows our house herbs and spices in our courtyard garden! We can accommodate small private event parties for after hours, social gatherings or rehearsal dinners. Dinner is served seven nights a week. We are open for Monday through Thursdays 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m to 9 p.m. Join us for brunch in our courtyard garden. Tne Twisted Vine Bistro has expanded with the opening of The Barrel Room featuring live music and a late menu.

2214 Bay Street Fort Myers 239-226-1687 www.twistedvinebistro.com

The Veranda

The Veranda's romantic setting in two turn-of-the-century homes, combined with our Southern Regional Cuisine, an extensive wine list, and first class service staff will provide you with the most unique dining experience in SW Florida.

Celebrating more than 35 years in business, The Veranda is consistently honored as one of the most award-winning restaurants in the area.

2122 Second St., Fort Myers 239-332-2065 www.verandarestaurant.com

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Wednesday -1 Sunset Celebration Cape Coral Yacht Club 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, Cape Coral Sunset Celebration at the Cape Coral Yacht Club Celebrate the beauty of our SW Florida Sunset while listening to love music on the beach! There will also be food trucks , vendors selling arts & crafts, jewelry, gift items and much more.

5 - 8 p.m. 239-574-0806 Menopause The Musical Through July 2 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers 239-278-4422

Fantasy and Reality exhibit Reverie & Rock Art Gallery, 1528 Jackson St., Fort Myers Digital surrealism art by Kathy Kuser and concert photography by Jamie Kuser. 6 - 9 p.m.

239-278-5236 An Empty Plate in the Cafe du Grand Boeuf Through July 2 Laboratory Theater of Florida 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers 239-218-0481

Double Shot Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454

John Allender Band The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225

First Wednesday ART ALIVE openings North of Pine Ridge Rd., west of Airport Rd. Visit the galleries and working art studios in the Naples Art District from 5 - 8 p.m. Free.

239-580-7999

Hoolie’s Farewell Art Show Grand Illusion Gallery, 2443 First St., Fort Myers 6 - 10 p.m. during Art Walk, 239-461-7245

Chamber Music Temple Shalom 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples Join the Naples Philharmonic for a free chamber music performance. 7 p.m. 239-597-1900 Chamber Music Naples Regional Library (Downtown) 650 Central Avenue, Naples Join the Naples Philharmonic for a free chamber music performance. 3 p.m. 239-597-1900

Thursday -2 Del Prados

Cape Coral Yacht Club 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, Cape Coral Light snacks, iced tea & coffee will be served. Soda will be available for purchase. B.Y.O.B. 7 p.m. 239-574-0807 Mercato Nights Music Series: Wilder Sons Mercato, 9132 Strada Place, Naples, Wilder Sons is a captivating indie/rock four piece who have honed their musical talents in the heart of Southwest Florida. 6 p.m. 239-254-1080 Paul Roush Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007 Scotty Bryan Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Friday -3 Fort Myers Art Walk

Downtown Fort Myers Fort Myers Art Walk showcases new art shows! Art buyers and art enthusiasts can meet the artists during the show openings at most of the downtown galleries. 6 - 10 p.m. www.fortmyersartwalk.com 239-337-5050

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Notes Exhibit Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First Street , Fort Myers 6 - 10 p.m. 239-333-1933

Brian Lowe The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Michael Hirst Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. near Good ‘Ole Days Coffee. 941-575-3007

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Hester Prynn Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454

Michael Hirst Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. near Good ‘Ole Days Coffee.

941-575-3007 The Sunset Celebration - High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 30th Annual All Florida Juried Exhibit Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Exhibiting June 3 – June 30 Opening Reception: June 3, 5 - 7 p.m. Gallery Walk & Talk with Juror: June 4, 10 - 11 a.m. 239-939-2787 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 ACT Gallery exhibit opens Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 First St., For Myers Opening reception for new exhibit featuring artists Diana Ripoli, Dharma LeFevre and Alex Wilkinson.

6-10 p.m. during Art Walk. 239-337-5050 June Bug exhibit Art League of Fort Myers, 1451 Monroe St., Fort Myers 6 - 10 p.m. during Art Walk 239-275-3970 Naples Players: Stage 2 Improv Through June 18 Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Ave. S, Naples Fridays and Saturdays 239-263-7990

Saturday -4 GreenMarket

Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers An exclusive selection of locally grown, caught and cultivated foods and other products available to sample and purchase. Enjoy live entertainment by local musicians and fun activities for kids, gardening classes and live cooking by local chefs. Every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-939-2787 Tona Wong The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Eric Paslay The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers Doors open at 7 p.m. 239-985-9839

The Sunset Celebration - Troublemakerz Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Mike Imbasciani & the Bluez Rockerz The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Deb & The Dynamics The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326 Electric Lipstick Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454

Sunday -5 Weird Al Yankovic: The Mandatory World Tour Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Pkwy, Fort Myers 7 p.m. 239-481-4849 Festival of Great Organ Music Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples Hear the finest organists in Southwest Florida play the magnificent 3,604-pipe Casavant organ. The concert will showcase a wide range of music.

3 p.m. 239-597-1900 Brylcream Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454 Brian Lowe The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Monday -6 Drew Gale

Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Charlotte County Big Band Cultural Center of Charlotte County 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte 941-625-4175

Tuesday -7 Drew Gale

Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007 Harbour View Gallery reception Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral Artists Barbara Broderick & Bonnie Wallace, 6 - 8 p.m. 239-540-5789 Sherrin McClune The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Wednesday -8 Michael Hirst Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. near Good ‘Ole Days Coffee. 941-575-3007 Sky exhibit reception Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs Featuring artists Mary Taglieri, Celeste Borah & Michael Monroe 6 - 9 p.m. 239-949-0749

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Double Shot Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454

Double Standard Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454

Brian Lowe The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Alter Ego The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454

ACMA concert - Tom Begich All Faiths Unitarian Church, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., $10-$15 donation. Dave Clayton opens.

239-691-4069 www.americanacma.org

Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Joe “Survival” Caruso The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225

Thursday -9 Scotty Bryan

Friday - 10 101 Dalmatians-Kids

Through July 1 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is located at 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers Based on the Disney animated film, this fun-filled musical is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws on our stage! 239-278-4422 The Sunset Celebration - High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Michael Hirst Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. near Good ‘Ole Days Coffee. 941-575-3007 Angela Pierre and the Motown Four Through Sunday Cultural Park Theatre 528 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral 239-772-5862 Mystery Walk Downtown Fort Myers Join the Mystery every second Friday of the month for a new experience in the River District! With a new theme each event, there’s always something new. Free to attend, the event begins at 6 pm. www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com Wildfire Blues Band The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Bad Banditos Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Saturday - 11 Fourth Annual Talent Search

’Miromar Outlets 10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero Do You Think You Have Talent? Are you a musician, comedian, singer, or have another unique talent?

Join Miromar Outlets Saturdays: June 11, 18 & 25 Suite 67, near Neiman Marcus Last Call 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Ages 13 & under 2 to 4 p.m.; Ages 14 to 20. 239-948-3766 GreenMarket Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-939-2787 The Sunset Celebration - Manipulators Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900

Tona Wong The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Sunday - 12 Gulf Coast Symphony: Star Wars Summer Family Concert Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Pkwy, Fort Myers 1 p.m. 239-481-4849 Bluegrass In The Theatre – Swinging Bridge Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Palmgrass presents three hours of live bluegrass in the theatre beginning at 2PM. The concert features two full sets with Venice-based Swinging Bridge.

Tickets are $10 and are available online now.

Children 12 and under are free if accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 1 p.m. 239-939-2787 Top Shelf Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454 Brian Lowe The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Monday - 13 Drew Gale

Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Tuesday - 14 Michael Charles Bert's Bar & Grill 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha 6:30 p.m. 239-282-3232

Sherrin McClune The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Drew Gale Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007 Stardust Memories Big Band The Village Church Auditorium Shell Point Retirement Community, Fort Myers 7:30 p.m., $20 239-454-2067

Wednesday - 15 Magic & Ventriloquism Show with Jacki Manna Cape Coral Yacht Club 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, Cape Coral This show will feature a unique combination of ventriloquism, magic, stories and comedy that will leave you wanting more! Be sure to come early for Free crafts, games & face painting. Food will be available to purchase. $5 Admission. Doors open at 6 p.m. General admission seating. To reserve tickets, call 239-574-0806 Michael Hirst Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. near Good ‘Ole Days Coffee. 941-575-3007 Double Shot Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Brian Lowe The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Thursday - 16 Last of the Red Hot Lovers Through July 30 The Off Broadway Palm Theatre 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 239-278-4422 Scotty Bryan Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Bridget Kelly Band The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Gallagher The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers Leo Anthony Gallagher, Jr., known as Gallagher, is an American comedian and prop comic, known for smashing watermelons as part of his act. This is an all age show. Doors open at 7 p.m. Showtime 8:30 p.m. 239-985-9839 Third Thursdays On Third 3rd Street South, Naples Musical performance by Wendy Renee in the Fleischmann Courtyard. 6 - 9 p.m. 239-649-6707 Gallery Walk Downtown Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Downtown Merchants Association bring you Art-Music-Live Demonstrations-Shopping & Food! What better way to spend an evening out with old friends while you take the time to make new ones. 5 - 8 p.m. www.pgdowntownmerchants.com

Friday - 17 Rockin Horse

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 JL Fulks Band The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225

The Gold Tones Cultural Center Theater 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte From Sarasota to Naples, the Gold Tones are Southwest Florida’s hottest doo-wop group. They’ll bring back nostalgic, street corner harmony just as you remember it. Enjoy your favorite music from the ‘50s and ‘60s including “In The Still Of The Night,” “Little Darlin’,” “Teenager In Love,” “Runaround Sue,” “Could This Be Magic,” and many more! Tickets are $13 for Cultural Center Members, $15 for non-members or $15 for all buyers on the day of the show. 7 p.m. Tickets are available online (www.theculturalcenter.com), in person, or over the phone 625-4175 x221.

Music Walk Downtown Fort Myers The River District comes alive on the third Friday of the month as local and regional musicians line the streets. From jazz and blues to rock & roll, many genres can be heard and vary each month. Free to the public with many venues featuring additional attractions and specials. 6 - 10 pm. www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com The Sunset Celebration - High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Michael Hirst Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. near Good ‘Ole Days Coffee. 941-575-3007 Camera USA & Picture in Process preview reception with Naples Art Association von Liebig Art Center, 585 Park St., Naples Preview reception 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Exhibits run June 20 - Aug. 5 239-262-6517

Saturday - 18 Maks & Val Live On Tour: Our Way Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Pkwy, Fort Myers 8 p.m. 239-481-4849 GreenMarket Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-939-2787

Tona Wong The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 High Tide Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Bike Night Bootleggers Waterfront Barbeque Salty Sam’s Marina 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 5 p.m. 239-463-3043

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Saturday - 18 continued ACMA concert - Bob Covington, Bob Williams, Mike McMillian, Loose Nutz Band All Faiths Unitarian Church, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., $10-$15 donation. Glen Sabatka & Pete Benson opens. 239-691-4069 www.americanacma.org

Father/Son/Grandson Look-Alike Contest Miromar Outlets 10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero 10 a.m. near Bloomingdale’s The Outlet Store Fathers, sons, and grandsons compete together for prizes in this annual family event. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and contest begins at 11 a.m.

239-948-3766 The Sunset Celebration - Rock Solid Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Marty Stokes Band The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Dazzling Del Rays The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326 Lia Martino exhibit reception DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery & Gifts 1400 Colonial Blvd. suite 84, Fort Myers 6 p.m. 239-590-8645

Sunday - 19 Dads Day at The Shell Factory

Shell Factory & Nature Park 2787 North Tamiami Trail North Fort Myers Free Zip Line for dad, 20% off in the retail store men's shop, Free Mini Golf for the whole family Free admission to The Nature Park for dad, special Fathers Day cookout, Family fun package for the fun Park. 239-995-2141 Brylcream Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454 Brian Lowe The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Monday - 20 Drew Gale

Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Tuesday - 21 Drew Gale

Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007

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Sherrin McClune The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Wednesday - 22 Michael Hirst Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. near Good ‘Ole Days Coffee. 941-575-3007 Double Shot Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Brian Lowe The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Thursday - 23 Brit Floyd: Space & Time Continuum 2016 Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Pkwy, Fort Myers 8 p.m. 239-481-4849 Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Scotty Bryan Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 5 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454

Friday - 24 The Sunset Celebration - High Tide

Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Rocker Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Pet Walk Downtown Fort Myers Join the newest downtown event with Pet Walk!

The pet friendly gathering will occur every fourth Friday of the month beginning at 6 p.m. at the Hendry Street median. Pet owners are expected to have pets leashed and pick up any pet souvenir's. www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival Through Sunday Great Lawn of Four Points by Sheraton, 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda Brews provided by local craft beer brewers, BBQ and other foods by local BBQ specialists.

Entertainment: Grammy-nominated Texas singer/songwriter Randy McAllister! 941-639-3720 Michael Hirst Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. near Good ‘Ole Days Coffee. 941-575-3007 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Where There’s A Will Through Sunday Cultural Park Theatre 528 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral 239-772-5862

Tracy Lawrence, JJ McCoy The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers Doors open at 7 p.m. / 18+ Concert / Tickets start at $28. 239-985-9839

Eric Paslay The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers Doors open at 7 p.m. / 18+ Concert / Tickets start at $23. 239-985-9839

Bourbon, Brews and BBQ Six Bends, 9501 Thunder Road, Fort Myers Guests will have a chance to taste a variety of bourbons and craft beers, and then decide which BBQ dish they’ll enjoy from one of our many vendors. True BBQ lovers can compete in a rib eating contest ($10 entry fee) or in the children’s pie eating contest ($5 entry fee). All proceeds from the eating competitions will benefit Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida. The event will also include live entertainment by country singer Sheena Brook, raffles, and a kids play area. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Anni Piper Band The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225

Saturday - 25 SummerJazz on the Gulf: Pocket Change The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North, Naples 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 239-261-2222 GreenMarket Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-939-2787 Tona Wong The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141 Deb & The Dynamics Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Co Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival: Randy McAllister, Dave Powers, Tucci Great Lawn of Four Points by Sheraton, 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda 1 - 6 p.m. 941-639-3720 Joe Marino The Rhythm House 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. 239-466-8326

John Allender Band The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro 2210 Bay St., Fort Myers 9 p.m. 239-333-2225 Car Cruise-In Downtown Fort Myers From classic to cool, downtown streets are lined with the sight of these show cars on the fourth Saturday of the month from 4-8 p.m. Music, food, drinks, and more! Free to the public with many venues featuring additional specials. www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com

Sunday - 26 Blues & Brews Harbor Cruise

with King Fisher Fleet Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda 4:30 p.m. Call 941 639-0969 for information/reservations Top Shelf Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454

The Sunset Celebration - Remedy Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 10 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900

Brian Lowe The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

ACMA concert - Paul Garfinkel All Faiths Unitarian Church, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., $10-$15 donation. Ray Cerbone opens.

239-691-4069 www.americanacma.org

Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007

Elvis Fest 8 Features Elvis Tribute Artists Saturday & Sunday Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee Elvis Presley enthusiasts are invited to Elvis Fest 8.

The best Elvis tribute artists from all over the United States will celebrate and compete to become the King. Additionally, all attendees will receive a complimentary Blue Hawaiian drink. On Saturday, the Elvis Tribute Artists’ Contest qualifying round will begin at 11 a.m. in the casino’s Seminole Center and run through 12:30 p.m. The tribute artists will take a break from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and the contest will continue from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Following the contest, attendees can join the tribute artists at the casino’s Zig Zag Lounge from 6 to 8 p.m. On Sunday, the Elvis Tribute Artists’ second round will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. There will be a break from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and the Tribute second round will continue from 4 to 5:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., the People’s Choice Award and contest winners will be announced. The winner of the contest will perform in the Zig Zag Lounge at 6 p.m. 800-218-0007 Lotela Gold Show Band Cultural Center Theater 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte Lotela Gold Show Band really performs ‘50s & '60s Classic Hits concert. 7 p.m. Tickets are $13 for Cultural Center members or $15 for non-members.

They can be purchased online at www.theculturalcenter.com or at the box office, 941-625-4175 x221

Monday - 27 Drew Gale

Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Tuesday - 28 Drew Gale

Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda Performs from noon - 3 p.m. 941-575-3007 Sherrin McClune The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Wednesday - 29 Brian Lowe The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

Thursday - 30 Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. Swamp Patio, 239-995-2141

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