May 2022 Happenings Magazine

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Winding down

Southwest Florida’s theatre season is definitely winding down as some of our stages are putting on their final performances before taking a well deserved summer break.

Nonetheless, we do have some offerings to take note of ...

Les Liaisons Dangereuses plays through May 7 at the Laboratory Theater of Florida in downtown Fort Myers.

Stories of Spoon River is being staged now through May 1 at FGCU TheatreLab. In Naples, TheatreZone wraps up its season with The Bridges of Madison County now through May 1 at the G & L Theatre.

Head Over Heels is on stage now through May 1 at New Phoenix Theatre in Fort Myers.

After taking a short break for “a positive Covid case inside the show’s production circle,” Florida Repertory Theatre has extended the run of Maytag Virgin until May 29 in the ArtStage Studio Theatre.

In the Heights is still on stage through May 14 at Broadway Palm in Fort Myers.

The Charlotte Players wrap up their season with Wedding Belles May 13 - 20 at the Langdon Playhouse in Port Charlotte.

In Naples, Gulfshore Playhouse presents Another Revolution April 30 May 15 at The Norris Center.

The ‘80s rock musical Rock of Ages opens May 20 at Broadway Palm and runs through June 25.

The Jacksonian will be on stage at Moe Auditorium in Bonita Springs May 27 through June 5.

The Naples Players return to the stage in June with Something Rotten playing June 22 to July 24.

Several of our area theatre groups have announced their season schedules for 2022-23. Over the next few months, we will share those new schedules with our readers. In this month’s magazine, we have the new season for TheatreZone in Naples and The Naples Players.

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More concerts

Our area concert venues keep adding to their schedules, and we have many great shows on tap.

The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers has Chris Cagle on May 7, Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line on May 14, Jackyl on May 15, Frank Foster on May 20, Moonshine Bandits on May 26, Stryper on May 27, Chase Matthew on June 4, Tom Keifer Band on July 24, Eddie Montgomery on Oct. 14, Tracy Lawrence on Oct. 21 and David Lee Murphy on Oct. 29.

Hertz Arena in Estero welcomes Brit Floyd on May 29, Brooks and Dunn on June 3, Dierks Bentley on Aug. 18, Luke Bryan on Sept 29, Pitbull on Oct. 15 and Greta Van Fleet on Oct. 22.

The Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW has Ted Nugent on July 17, Steely Dan on July 30, Earth Wind & Fire on Sept. 22 and Lady A on Oct. 5.

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Music cruises going fast

Cabins are selling super fast for some of our favorite music cruises in 2022 and early 2023. Our friends at StarVista Live have announced the dates for their six themed music cruises. The Malt Shop Memories Cruise is Oct. 30 - Nov. 6 of this year.

For 2023, the schedule includes Country Music Cruise Jan. 22 - 29, Soul Train Cruise Jan. 29 - Feb. 5, Ultimate Disco Cruise Feb. 25 March 2, 70s Rock and Romance Cruise March 16 - 23 and Flower Power Cruise March 23 - 30.

At press time, Flower Power Cruise had less than 30 cabins left, while the Malt Shop Cruise and Country Music Cruise each had about 100 available.

These music cruises are like getting a VIP pass to see and meet some of your favorite bands. Visit www.starvistalive.com for details, and use the promo code HAPPENINGS to save on your cabin.

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A dangerous game of seduction among the aristocrats is underway at The Lab. Pictured, left to right, are Tourvel (Chloe Elliot-Chan), Emilie (Amanda Collins), Valmont (Steven Coe) and Cecile (Adrial McCloud).

Les Liaisons Dangereuses at The Laboratory Theater of Florida

Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton plays at The Laboratory Theater of Florida now through May 7.

Using sex as a weapon, this is a tale of seduction. Set among aristocrats before the French Revolution, the classic drama (adapted from the 18th-century novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos) explores decadent sexuality, morals, and manipulation as the ultimate game played - with tragic results. This play is sensual, with a biting wit and a healthy dose of lust, intrigue, and sexual gamesmanship that will keep you on your toes until the final scene.

Director Paul Graffy says, “What is most interesting to me about Les Liaisons Dangereuses is not what these characters do, but why they do it in the first place, and what the end results are. Madame Rosemonde so prophetically states near the 6 - MAY 2022

end of Act One, ‘The only thing that might surprise one is how little the world changes.’

That line resonates very deeply with me.

Cruelty to others as sport is not unique to this story or historical period. It is as prevalent today as it was dramatized over two centuries ago. Think cyberbullying, anonymous blogging, social media, etc. With the benefit of hindsight, it is easy to see that, as many societies evolve, the polarities between the haves and have-nots widen, and political revolutions arise. How many major revolutions have we witnessed in just the past few years or are happening now? This production presents the artifice that defined late 18th-century France as we strive to expose what lies beneath that artifice. We also look to explore the timelessness of these abhorrent behaviors in an effort to recognize, albeit sadly, ‘How little the world changes.’”

The cast features Sonya McCarter (Merteuil), Steven Coe (Valmont), Chloe Elliot-Chan (Tourvel), Cameron Rogers (Danceny), Daniel Sabiston (Azolon), Adrial McCloud (Cecile), Gerrie Benzing (Volanges), Amanda Collins (Emilie), Tracy Weaver (Rosemonde), Emarie Wakefield Spiller (ladies maid), and Mark King (Major Domo). Costume design is by Ariana Davis.

Due to mature themes and nudity, no one under 18 will be admitted. Remaining performance dates are April 28, 29 and 30 and May 5, 6 and 7 at 8 p.m.; May 1 at 2 p.m.

If socially distant seating is required, call the box office to arrange it. Masks are required to be worn when inside the theater.

For tickets, guests may call the box office at 239-218-0481 or go online at www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com. The Laboratory Theater of Florida is located at 1634 Woodford Ave. in Fort Myers.

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The Jacksonian on stage at Moe Auditorium in Bonita

The Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs will have one theatrical offering in May. The Jacksonian by Beth Henley will be on stage May 27 - June 5 at the Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium & Film Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road.

From the mind that brought us Crimes of the Heart and The Miss Firecracker Contest comes this gem that originally starred Ed Harris, Glenne Headly and Amy Madigan.

We travel back to Jackson, Mississippi, 1964.

When his wife kicks him out, respectable dentist Bill Perch moves into the seedy

Jacksonian Motel. There, his downward spiral is punctuated by encounters with his teenage daughter, a gold-digging motel employee, a treacherous bartender and his now-estranged wife.

Revolving around the night of a murder, The Jacksonian brims with suspense and dark humor.

For tickets and more information, call 239-4958989 or visit online at www.artcenterbonita.org.

Charlotte Players to present Wedding Belles May 13 - 20

The Charlotte Players wrap up their regular season in May with Wedding Belles.

Four garden club ladies meet a young girl who has come to their little Texas town to marry an infantry man before he ships off for World War II. The women impulsively decide to throw the girl an elaborate wedding. Their lives and friendships are thrown into turmoil as they race to accomplish the nuptials in one frenzied afternoon.

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Wedding Belles will be presented May 13 – 20 at the Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte.

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THEATRE

In The Heights 8 - MAY 2022

Broadway Palm presents In The Heights now through May 14.

In The Heights won Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography, and Best Orchestrations. The show was conceived and written by the creator of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda.

The Tony-award winning story of a vibrant Cuban, Dominican, and Puerto Rican community in New York City’s Washington Heights where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music.

When a winning lottery ticket, a power outage, and romantic tension all hit the neighborhood, the longtime friends and neighbors make discoveries about each other, themselves, and the place they all call home.

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Gulf Coast Harmonizers

80s rock musical opens

May 20 at Broadway Palm

Broadway Palm is going back to the ‘80s with Rock Of Ages playing May 20 through June 25. Head back to the time of big bands, big egos, big guitar solos, and even bigger hair.

This five-time Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical features the hits of bands including Journey, Bon Jovi, REO Speedwagon, Poison, Twisted Sister, Pet Benatar, White Snake and more.

This smash hit musical tells the rags-to-riches story of a small-town girl, a city boy, and a rock ‘n’ roll romance on the Sunset Strip. When the ultimate rock bar is set to be demol-

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ished it’s up to these wannabe rockers and their friends to save the day. The electric score features all of your favorite ‘80s rock anthems including “I Wanna Know What Love Is,” “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Here I Go Again,” “Don’t Stop Believin” and so many more.

Performances are Wednesday through Sunday evenings with select matinees. Tickets are $50 to $75 with group prices available.

Tickets are now on sale and can be reserved by calling 239-278-4422, visiting www.BroadwayPalm.com or in person at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.

Directing In The Heights is Eliseo Roman, and the choreographer and assistant director is Rebecca Kritzer.

Roman, who made his directorial debut here with last season’s On Your Feet, was seen on Broadway in In The Heights, Leap of Faith, Hair and On Your Feet. Kritzer was part of the original cast of In The Heights first national tour working with the original creative team and performing with the show’s creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. The musical supervisor for this production is Zachary Dietz who worked on Broadway with In The Heights along with Mrs. Doubtfire, School of Rock and Wicked, among others.

Performances are Tuesday through Sunday evenings with select matinees. Tickets are $50 to $75 with children and group prices available. Tickets are now on sale and can be reserved by calling 239-278-4422, visiting online at www.BroadwayPalm.com or in person at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.

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Maytag Virgin wraps up season for Florida Rep Florida Repertory Theatre’s 20212022 season concludes with the humorous and heartwarming romantic comedy, Maytag Virgin by Audrey Cefaly. The new play is a romance that follows a year with Lizzy Nash and Jack Key, two Alabama school teachers who thought love had passed them by, and plays in the ArtStage Studio Theatre now to May 29.

"We designed our 2021-2022 season to be hopeful, uplifting, and provide an escape for audiences," said Florida Rep's artistic director Greg Longenhagen, “and Maytag Virgin strikes all the perfect notes for the final offering of this memorable year. This is the story of two people finding that love is still possible for them, and over the course of a year, we see them both recover from personal tragedies and take a step forward toward love once again. I know our audiences will love this tender, funny, and uplifting story about making a connection – a story we all need right now.”

Maytag Virgin is a heartwarming new comedy and an old-fashioned romance about two people who thought they’d never find love again. Cefaly’s tender story follows Lizzy Nash, an Alabama teacher, and her new neighbor, Jack Key, as they cope with personal tragedy and embrace the

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healing power of connection, forgiveness, and renewal. One of the hot new titles being produced on regional stages across the country, Maytag Virgin was voted Best Comedy by “ArtsAtlanta” in 2018.

Maytag Virgin stars Tyler Layton as Lizzy Nash and Duke Lafoon as Jack Key. Layton returns to Florida Rep after appearances in “Time Stands Still” in 2013 and Florida Rep’s 2015 world premiere production of “Split in Three” – and is no stranger to Southwest Florida having spent a number of years as a professor of theatre at FGCU. Ms. Layton is a former company member at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and on the small

screen, she played recurring roles on “Ellen,” “Charmed,” and “Silk Stalkings.”

Duke Lafoon makes his Florida Rep debut with “Maytag Virgin,” but is a regional and New York veteran whose recent appearances include OffBroadway, Gateway Playhouse, Goodspeed, Orlando Shakespeare, Florida Studio Theatre, Signature, and The Old Globe. Mr. Lafoon also works extensively on television with roles in “Hostages,” and “Mindhunter,” among others.

Greg Longenhagen (Barefoot in the Park) directs the production and is joined by an expert creative team including ensemble scenic designer Ray Recht (Barefoot in the Park), costume designer Alice Neff (A Fox on the Fairway), ensemble lighting designer Todd O. Wren (Driving Miss Daisy), sound designer Katie Lowe (A Doll’s House, Part 2) and ensemble stage manager Janine Wochna (Morning After Grace”.

Tickets start at $59 for regular performances are available online at www.FloridaRep.org and through the box office at 239-332-4488.

The discounted previews are filling up quickly. Subscriptions are on sale now for Florida Rep’s 20222023 25th anniversary season.

Florida Rep's parking lot opens two hours before each performance and offers guests free parking across the street from the Arcade Theatre in downtown Fort Myers.

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Cultural Park welcomes Mark Fleming

Cultural Park Theater welCultural Park Theater looks comes to its stage the Gulf forward to May 27 when Alyssa Coast Harmonizers for one perLeMay, drag queen extraordiformance only on Sunday, May naire, appears for a one night 15 at 2 p.m. only benefit performance at The Cape Coral Chapter of 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of the Barbershop Harmony “Cher Through Time…” as Society is an organization of Alyssa takes us on a musical men dedicated to the preservajourney through Cher’s tion and promotion of fourunequaled career. Alyssa Mark Fleming part A cappella harmony sung LeMay is the comedic, in the barbershop style, and is Broadway belting, bingo callcommitted to musical excellence, pasing, alter ego of Andy Spaulding. sionate about community service, and Originating from Canton, Ohio, Andy brotherhood. The Gulf Coast is a graduate of Ashland University, with Harmonizers is a membership organizaa bachelor’s in music education. tion of singers who meet regularly to Working various gigs and growing as a practice, perform, socialize, and have music editor, vocalist, DJ and seamfun. stress, Alyssa made a name as an They currently have over 40 singers accomplished hostess. After moving to from all walks of life, and all parts of the Florida, Alyssa has performed all over Cape Coral, Fort Myers, North Fort the state and competed for National Myers, Estero and Bonita areas. The Entertainer of the Year, All American year 2022 marks their 30th year enterGoddess and the Nation Comedy taining the people of Lee County as the Queen Pageants. Alyssa held the title of Cape Chorale, and in recognition of the Miss Cape Coral Pride 2020 and 2021. greater geographical scope both of that No matter the event, Alyssa is known for membership and their customers, quick witted comedy, sarcastic comethey’ve chosen to rebrand themselves backs and leaving the audience wanting the Gulf Coast Harmonizers. more!

Registrations are open for Cultural Park’s summer theater camps which begin on June 13.

Cultural Park Theater welcomes executive director Mark Fleming. He is now the new executive director of the Cultural Park Theater. He has produced/directed over 250 productions in the Jersey Shore, Lincroft, Manasquan, N.J. area and Off-Broadway. He has worked with local and equity performers including Tony Award winner, American Idol, TV and film. He has produced and directed original comedies by television and stage writers that are now produced around the world. Many performers on Broadway, television, Disney and film had their start with Mark. The Cultural Park Theater looks forward to moving the theater forward through the 60th Anniversary Season and beyond with Mark at the helm.

Cultural Park Theater welcomes all staff, volunteers and patrons to wear a mask when inside our building. Social distancing is still being practiced.

The Cultural Park Theater is located at 528 Cultural Park Blvd. in Cape Coral. Call the box office for more information at 239-772-5862.

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TheatreZone in Naples THEATRE

unveils its 2022-23 schedule

TheatreZone in Naples has released its 18th season of musical theatre and concerts. The 2022-23 lineup inspired the theme “Romantics & Rockers,” and features shows that originate from luminaries such as Stephen Sondheim, Jimmy Buffet, Marvin Hamlisch, and iconic 80s rock bands.

The season debuts with the traditional season opener, Home for the Holidays. The main stage productions that follow celebrate beloved ballads, folk songs and rock-n-roll classics.

“TheatreZone intends to get you on your feet and sing along as the beat continues with four concerts with homages to memorable hit-makers such as James Taylor, Billy Joel and Elton John,” says TheatreZone founder Mark Danni.

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Here’s the 2022-23 season:

Home for the Holidays Dec. 9-11, 2022

Home for the Holidays, a festive feast of the senses, entertains with a selection of memorable songs, exuberant and unique choreography, and extravagantly colorful costumes illuminated for a dazzling effect. Performed by a professional cast and live orchestra, Home for the Holidays reminds audiences of the universal power of music, song and dance celebrated by audiences the world over.

Heartwarming holiday classics inspire audiences to sing along. Home for the Holidays, now in its seventh year, is conceived and directed by Mark Danni with choreography by Karen Molnar Danni.

A Little Night Music Jan. 12-22, 2023

A Little Night Music, Stephen Sondheim’s 1973 Broadway musical, is a romantic farce about the lives of several upper-middle-class couples set in early 20th century Sweden. It was suggested by Ingmar Bergman’s Smiles of a Summer Night, an evening of sexual musical chairs on the longest night of the year. The couples, mostly mismatched at the start, end up with more desirable partners by the final curtain.

Sondheim’s score features his bestknown song, “Send in the Clowns.” A Little Night Music won a 1973 Tony Award for best musical.

Escape to Margaritaville Feb. 9-19, 2023

Escape to Margaritaville and step

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into “island time” in this hilarious, heartwarming musical featuring classic Jimmy Buffet hits. Based on a true story, the musical was written by Emmy award winner Greg Garcia and Emmy nominee Mike O’Malley and made its debut in 2018. Set in the rundown Margarita hotel on a small Caribbean island, visiting girlfriends mingle with the hotel’s resident colorful characters and become romantically involved. The show follows the characters over a three-year time span following the sudden closure of the hotel due to a natural disaster. The group reunites at the reopened hotel for a sweet and satisfying finale. Jimmy Buffet songs include “Come Monday,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and “Margaritaville,” which was inducted into the 2016 Grammy Hall of Fame for its cultural and historic significance.

The Goodbye Girl March 9-19, 2023

The Goodbye Girl is Neil Simon’s 1993 Broadway adaptation of his Academy Award-nominated 1977 film.

The Broadway production starred Martin Short and Bernadette Peters and received Tony Award nominations for best musical, best actress in a musical and best actor in a musical.

The plot centers on a struggling actor who has sublet a Manhattan apartment

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blossoms and the story ends happily when the curtain falls.

Rock of Ages April 27-May 7, 2023

from a friend and the current occupants -- his friend's ex-girlfriend and her precocious young daughter. The famed comedy is an adventure about love and commitment, with music scored by Marvin Hamlisch and with lyrics by David Zippel. It is also known for coining the phrase “The Goodbye Girl Syndrome” which describes a woman abandoned by a boyfriend.

But in The Goodbye Girl, true love

Eighties classic rock is a virtual character in Rock of Ages, which has a timeless plot featuring star-crossed lovers and their youthful dramas. The five-time Tony Award-nominated musical originally debuted on Broadway in 2009. It features hits by the most famous glam metal bands of the 80s including Whitesnake, Journey, Bon Jovi, REO Speedwagon, Jefferson Starship and many more. Set in Los Angeles, aspiring rockers and actresses couple up and break up as they compete and begin to succeed. They unite in their protest of the destruction of the Sunset Strip by developers who want to clean up the Strip’s “sex, drugs and rock-n-roll” lifestyle. As the characters mature in the process, the musical ends on a high note with audiences cheering for them.

For more information, visit www.Theatre.Zone or call 888-9663352 x1. TheatreZone is a nonprofit, 501©3, professional Equity theatre located in-residence at the 250-seat G&L Theatre on the Community School of Naples campus, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples.

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THEATRE

The Naples Players

announce 69th season

The Naples Players is moving forward into their dynamic 69th season. This upcoming season is dedicated to building community, instilling laughs, and looking to the future.

The following season was unveiled in February: From June 22 to July 24, the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical, Something Rotten! welcomes you to the Renaissance and Blackburn Hall. The story follows brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom who are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of a Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.”

The Bottom Brothers set out to write the world’s very first musical! Don’t forget - the KidzAct production of Something Rotten! Teen will be in Blackburn Hall from Aug. 5 - 7.

By The Way, Meet Vera Stark runs from Oct. 19 to Nov. 6 in the Tobye Studio Theater and follows aspiring starlet Vera Stark during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She works as a maid to Gloria Mitchell, an aging star grasping at her fading career. Worlds collide when Vera lands a trailblazing role in an antebellum epic starring…her boss. While Vera’s portrayal of a slave turns out to be groundbreaking, decades later scholars and film buffs still grapple with the actress’ legacy in Hollywood and the impact that race had on her controversial career…

Blithe Spirit will be in Blackburn Hall from Sept. 28 to Oct. 23. This smash comedy hit offers up a fussy, cantankerous, and spiritual skeptic in Charles Condomine. When the ghost of Charles’ late first wife, Elvira, accidentally materializes, his spiritual skepticism vanishes. Elvira is only visible to Charles and is not letting a little thing like death stand in the way of getting him back…

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Dec. 18, A Christmas Carol: the Musical features the classic tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge and his ghostly encounters. This spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’ masterpiece enjoyed more than a decadelong run at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. Audience members will also be treated to complimentary admission to our highly anticipated Trees and Teas Festival.

Southern Comforts runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 18 in the Tobye Studio Theater. In a sprawling New Jersey Victorian, a taciturn Yankee widower and a vivacious grandmother from Tennessee find what they least expected - a second chance at love. Told with warmth and perceptive humor, this offBroadway success is an affecting, late-in-life journey of compromise and rejuvenation, of personal risk and the rewards of change.

From Jan. 11 – Feb. 5, 2023, The Game’s Afoot will be in Blackburn Hall. This play tells the story of Broadway star William Gillette, who has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolat-

ed house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous.

Featuring cherished songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” and “My Favorite Things,” The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. In Blackburn Hall from March 1 to April 2, the story follows an exuberant young governess who brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power.

CEO and artistic director Bryce Alexander says, “I’m thrilled to be working with my team and our incredible volunteers to offer the community another fabulous season of live theatre. Our productions reflect incredible local talent, and our enthusiastic audiences are a demonstration of the vital and exciting role the arts play in Naples.”

During the 2022-2023 season, The Naples Players will also feature new plays by their Readers Theatre program. It Takes Two to Tango (Oct. 9), That’s What Dreams are Made of (November 13), Annual New Play Festival (Jan. 22) and Taking Chances (April 16).

If interested in auditioning for any of The Naples Players’ productions, keep an eye on their website NaplesPlayers.org for more information. Each main stage production will feature a Red Carpet Opening Night outside the theater with local sponsors, vendors, and entertainment for patrons and passersby to enjoy. Sensory friendly performances will be available for select productions and announced at a later date.

Both general public and season tickets are on sale at the TNP Box Office. Those interested can visit www.NaplesPlayers.org anytime or call 239-263-7990.

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ART

Davis Art Center showcases grant recipients Embracing Stillness exhibit upstairs in Capital Gallery

The City of Fort Myers Public Art Committee will be exhibiting its Biennial Individual Artist Grant Recipients show being featured in the downstairs Grand Atrium of the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in May. Upstairs in the Capital Gallery, an exhibit titled Embracing Stillness, a group show that explores the art of still life, will be on display Both galleries are open for viewing May 6 - 26. Opening night for both exhibitions will be during Art Walk on Friday, May 6 from 6 to 10 p.m.

The City of Fort Myers strives to encourage artistic quality and program innovation, to develop new audiences, and to challenge existing audiences, through their annual Individual Artist Grants. The city aims to promote lifelong arts and cultural education, multicultural inclusion, and also increase private support for the arts & culture and economic development and tourism.

This valuable grant opportunity encourages art and culture in all Fort Myers communities, creating a nurturing environment in which artists can flourish.

The exhibition showcases the work of visual and performing artists who received grants from the City of Fort Myers in 2020 and 2021. But this is no ordinary visual arts show. Rather, it will be headlined by artist

Lambertus “Berry” van Boekel

Lily Hatchett performing her renowned Paper Grotto Live! to musical accompaniment by Kat Epple and feature a 3:36 minute trailer of multi-Emmy recipient and nominee Connie Bottinelli’s new film, Driving Mrs. M as well as a durational performance poem by FGCU English professor and Ghostbird Theatre Company cofounder James Brock.

Also included in the show will be works by popular local artists Katherine Boren, Patricia Collins, Stephen Hayford, Krista Johnson, Leo Johnson, Leila Mesdaghi, Dana Roes, Terry Lynn Spry, Lambertus “Berry” van Boekel and Roseline Young.

Upstairs in the Capital Gallery, Embracing Stillness is an educationinspired exhibition that is bound to result in a prolific array of artworks from creators of varying skill levels.

This is an open-call exhibition, inviting artists of all walks of life to produce art inspired by this subject. One of the most effective and widely used educational tools for artists is practicing still life, which is defined as creating art depicting a subject that is inanimate or dead.

Most artists are exposed to this practice frequently in order to help hone their skills, while others consider it their preferred subject matter. In either case, exploring the art of still life is essential in an artist’s developDoug Shemenski, Embracing Stillness exhibit ment of skill and style.

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By hosting a juried exhibition with an emphasis on a basic subject such as still life, SBDAC can encourage both emerging and established artists to go beyond comfort zones and learn something new in the process.

Adding to the talent that evening, the music of The Kelly Neff Band will be featured on the rooftop at Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden.

The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is located in the heart of historic downtown Fort Myers at 2301 First St. For more information, visit www.sbdac.com or call 239333-1933.

Elise Sewall, Embracing Stillness exhibit

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ArtBeat Studios

welcomes visiting artists

ArtBeat Studios, located in Royal Palm Square in Fort Myers, welcomes three visiting artists in May. Bill Jewell began drawing as a child, and as an adult, became intrigued with the unique color transitions and silhouettes at sunset and sunrise. Bill makes many of his own pigments from the numerous rocks and minerals he has collected over the past decades. The crystalline structure of the finely ground minerals is the intrinsic element in his process.

Bill Jewell

The pen and ink drawings of Faith Gaillot will be on display at ArtBeat Studios through May. Artists often shy away from the painstaking detail of this medium, but Faith has won numerous awards and has taught this

Faith Gaillot

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Elyse Martin

medium in Maryland and Virginia before moving to Florida. Faith has been featured in many local galleries and publications and ArtBeat Studios is proud to be among them.

Elyse Martin began reaching for a pen as soon as she could sit. The canvases of her toddlerhood consisted of herself, her room and her brother. Her art has since evolved to include drawing, painting, needle felting, jewelry crafting, calligraphy, photography and any other medium that intrigues her. Elyse is spending her sophomore year of high school designing posters, investigating digital art, excelling in her studies, looking forward to advanced art classes and feeding her creative spirit. ArtBeat Studios is honored to showcase Elyse’s talent.

The “Spread the Love for PACE” young artist contest is continuing through May with judging on June 1. Children ages 5-15 are eligible. Go to www.ArtBeatStudios.org or call 239-225-9770 for more details.

Come to ArtBeat Studios on Thursday, May 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. and meet the artists.

The evening includes live music and light refreshments.

ArtBeat Studios Gallery and Gifts is located at 1400 Colonial Blvd., Suite 35, Fort Myers.

MAY 2022 - 17

DAAS features the art of Lawrence Dineen ART

In the month of May, DAAS CoOp Art Gallery & Gifts is showcasing the art of visual and tattoo artist Lawrence Dineen. The opening reception is scheduled for Friday, May 6 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in conjunction with the monthly Fort Myers Art Walk. The exhibition will be on display through May 29.

Lawrence Dineen was born in Wilmington, Delaware, located just south of Philadelphia, PA. He first showed his interest in art at an early age. Dineen’s art was heavily influenced by street art and graffiti.

In third grade, he entered a pencil drawing of a rhino into national competition and won first place.

From there on, he saw his potential and was motivated to pursue an art career. Throughout his school years, his love for art came and went. Being told he would never go anywhere with his art, along with few tragedies he endured, Dineen walked away from his passion, putting his pens, markers, and spray cans down. Not for too long though. Eventually he returned to what made him happy, creating.

During this artistic revival, he painted with his friends, a local graffiti crew known as Cangoods.

He also worked as a barber, while producing art at his studio. After a long career in cosmetology, the artist took his love for creating art to the skin and

became a tattoo artist at Ancient Art Tattoo Studio in North Fort Myers.

Today, he draws inspiration from music, family, past experiences and his first love: Graffiti. His art ranges styles from an urban to dark macabre. He is not limited to one view of the world and recommends ours not to be either. The bright colors in his street style awaken the brain while his darker macabre style takes down the path of his inner torment and personal struggles. That being said, he always finds the beauty amongst the dark.

“Life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows and neither is my art.” – says Dineen, who considers himself a self-taught artist in all facets of his work from, cosmetology to painting and tattooing. This exhibition embodies the visions of his thought process. “Remove the rose-colored glasses to see what I see,” says Dineen.

Art lovers, collectors and enthusiasts are invited to meet the artist during the Fort Myers Art Walk reception May 6 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery & Gifts is located at 1815 Fowler St. in the Butterfly Estates complex in Fort Myers. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information about the venue can be found at www.daascoop.com or by calling 239-590-8645.

Baker Museum acquires Pam Longobardi’s Swerve Artis—Naples has announced a significant acquisition to The Baker Museum permanent collection: Swerve by Pam Longobardi, currently on view in the exhibition Pam Longobardi: Ocean Gleaning.

This acquisition was made possible by a gift from Anne and Mark Rubin. Created in 2019, the wallmounted work consists of more than 500 ocean plastic objects from Alaska, Greece, California, Hawaii, the Gulf of Mexico and Costa Rica.

The exhibition is on view through July 24 on the first floor of The Baker Museum.

Longobardi, who is regents’ professor at the Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design at Georgia

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State University in Atlanta, has been working with found ocean plastics for more than 15 years, since discovering the mountainous piles of plastic debris the ocean was depositing on the remote shores of Hawaii. She refers to this body of work as the Drifters Project.

In collaboration with local communities, Longobardi has cleaned beaches around the globe—including Clam Pass in Naples—removing tens of thousands of pounds of plastic from the environment and converting them into epic artworks.

The Baker Museum is located at 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples.

For more details, call 239-597-1900 or visit www.artisnaples.org Happenings Magazine

Roger Deering, Kim Carioto-Krugle art on display at Cape Coral Library

The art of Roger Deering and Kim Carioto-Krugle is on display at the Cape Coral Library in April and part of May. The library is located at 921 SW 39th Terrace, and the current exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours now through May 14.

Southwest Florida’s natural beauty is Roger Deering’s favorite subject. He creates his gorgeous oil paintings by employing a brush as well as a palette knife to achieve the desired effect.

Roger Deering

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Although Deering took some art classes way back when he was in college, he didn’t’ have the time to enjoy painting during the decades he was busy working. It’s now been twenty years since he retired, took some more art courses, picked up the brushes, and started winning awards in several art organizations first in Maine and later here in Florida. Roger is currently an active member of the Cape Coral Art League.

Kim Carioto-Krugle’s art is primarily created using either of two different media: oil paint or paper.

The paintings are on canvas and executed using brush and/or palette knives. The paper pieces are a combination of cut and torn papers. Some of her paper “mosaics” are so intricate that viewers often believe at first glance that they are actually paintings.

Kim Carioto received a Bachelor’s of Science in Art Education and a Masters in Humanities with a Fine Arts concentration. Her art teaching career

Kim Carioto-Krugle

spanned 36 years in four states and included all grade levels. After retirement, Kim is living in Florida and is a member of the Cape Coral Art League, where she has won many awards in the monthly shows. In 2017, she had a solo exhibit at Cape Coral Library. Her work has also been displayed at the Cape Coral Art Center, COCO Gallery in Estero, the Annual Cape Coral Festival of the Arts and the Slidell Cancer Center.

MAY 2022 - 19

ART

New group exhibit at

Arts for ACT Gallery

Arts for ACT Gallery will feature a group exhibit with more than 20 artists featuring new works from the

Alex Wilkinson

volunteer co-op artists in May. An opening reception will be held on Friday, May 6 from 6 to 10 p.m. in conjunction with the monthly Fort Myers Art Walk.

The May exhibit will feature new works in a variety of 2-D or 3-D art, with a wide array of media, pastels, oils, collage and more. This group of creative artists will have furniture, shrines, sculptures and wearables and visual wall art.

Gallery visitors will find abstract, surrealism, stylized, naïve, minimalist, graphic, naturalistic, realist and more.

This exhibit continues through Monday, May 30.

Arts for ACT Gallery is located at 2265 First St. in downtown Fort Myers. For more details, call the gallery at 239-337-5050.

Catilyn Eakins

Monthly ArtSmack, weekly fleamarket

and more events at Neenie’s House

What’s happening at Neenie’s House? More and more.

In the three plus years since Janeen Vanko created Neenie’s House, it has evolved into what she really wants it to be. But it will always continue to be what the community needs, says Vanko.

Currently, besides housing Love Your Rebellion’s Zine Library and having a Saturday and Sunday Fleamarket, every Sunday at noon, Neenie’s hosts The Helping Hands community dinner.

Neenie’s is involved in the local homeless community by supplying clothes, books and more. So now people can get a free home cooked meal, shop for clothes and food, and have a stress free experience all in one place.

Janeen’s mission was to make her East Palm neighborhood a haven for the arts of all kinds. She has created events

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Peace Plaza

to spotlight the talents of local musicians and artists, along with enabling those interested in social justice and doing good, with a cool space for their occasion. Coming up will be “Meet and Greet” events for local candidates.

Another new thing happening, is “Spiritual Wellness” with Maria Materra. Every Wednesday night is this powerful experience.

The April 8 ArtSmack event was such a success, and that event will now be the second Friday night of each month.

And coming in June will be a plant sale with a twist. This will be a market place for anyone to sell their own plants and related stuff. And don’t forget that Neenie’s back yard, Peace Plaza, is available to rent for any occasion. They recently held a baby shower there for 80 people.

So stay tuned to Neenie’s House.

Like them on Facebook, and watch all the good stuff happening in East Palm. Besides Facebook and Instagram, visit online at www.neenieshouse.com or call 224-678-4901. Neenie’s House is located at 481 Marsh Ave., just off Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers.

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MAY 2022 - 21

MAY CALENDAR Live Music, Theatre, Art Exhibits, Concerts and Special Events

Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 7 p.m., 239-463-3043

SUN - 1

Dan Miller Jazz Quartet The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-333-2225

Laboratory Theater of Florida: Les Liaisons Dangereuses Through May 7 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers 239-218-0481 Taste of the Beach The Shrimp Dock parking lot, Salty Sam’s Marina, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., 239-463-3043 www.fortmyersbeach.org Maytag Virgin Through May 29 Florida Repertory Theatre, Bay Street, Fort Myers, 239-332-4488 The Special Consensus Performing Arts Center, Hinman Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m., 239-495-8989 Head Over Heels the musical New Phoenix Theatre, 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 3 p.m., 239-284-5214 TheatreZone presents The Bridges of Madison County G & L Theatre, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples 2 & 7:30 p.m. 888-966-3352 ext 1 In The Heights Through May 14 Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 239-278-4422 Jazz Brunch with Roy Gerson and Don Mopsick The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

239-333-2225 No Dogs Allowed Through May 13 Broadway Palm Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 239-278-4422 New York Rhythm The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 5 - 8 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Sarasota Music Conservatory String Quartet Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers 7 p.m., 239-277-1700 x 108 www.gulfcoastsymphony.org 22 - MAY 2022

The 26th annual Key West Songwriters Festival is May 4 - 8.

Headliners include Chris Young, Riley Green and Ernest. For fest tickets and schedule, visit www.keywestsongwritersfestival.com The Sound Machine Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 3 - 7 p.m., 239-540-8454 Brunch Karaoke Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 1 - 4 p.m., 239-542-0185 Tim Burton Sr. The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 3 p.m., 239-995-2141

MON - 2

Movies at The Moe: Invisible Life Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p.m., 239-495-8989 10,000 Songs from the 10,000 Islands Margood Harbor Theater, 321 Pear Tree Ave, Goodland Rita Youngman, Capt Jac, Marie Nofsinger, J.Robert and more, 6:30 p.m. 239-642-7462

TUE - 3

Breeze The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Featured artists show Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Drive, suite 104, Cape Coral, 6 - 8 p.m. www.harbourviewgallery.com Drag Bingo and Open Mic Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 6 p.m., 239-542-0185 Lee County Travel Rally and Community Celebration Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m. www.visitfortmyers.com

WED - 4

Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-333-2225 World of Pearl The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Sean Paxson The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com High Tide Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Spiritual Wellness Neenie’s House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 7 p.m., 224-678-4901 Who’s Ed? Duo Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 6 - 9 p.m., 239-542-0185 Latin Dance with Angela Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers 6:30 lessons, 7:30 p.m. dance party 239-333-1933 Queen tribute - ballroom Salsa Dance Party - lounge Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral Salsa at 6 p.m., Queen tribute at 7:30 p.m., 239-549-3000

THU - 5

Wendy Renee The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

Mercato Nights Music Series: Cinco de Mayo with Sanctum Soul Mercato, Naples, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., 239-254-1080 Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 OMB! Open Mic Bonita Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p.m., 239-495-8989 Smokin Aces Duo Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Elton John, Olivia Newton-John, Faith Hill and Adele tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Frank Torino Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 6 - 9 p.m., 239-463-3257 Michael D’Amore - ballroom Holly Faris - lounge Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral Michael at 7 p.m., 239-549-3000 Cinco de Mayor Festival with Bad Latitude Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 6 - 9 p.m., 239-542-0185

FRI - 6

Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 8 - 11 p.m., 239-463-3043 Sunset Celebration with High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 ACT Gallery exhibit opens Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 First St., Fort Myers group exhibit, 6 - 10 p.m., 239-337-5050 Happenings Magazine

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Lee Hagen Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 6 - 9 p.m., 239-542-0185 Pam Taylor and The Flying Vs The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 8 p.m., 239-333-2225 Electric Lipstick Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 7 p.m., 239-549-3000 Fort Myers Art Walk Downtown Fort Myers 6 -10 p.m. fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com Lawrence Dineen exhibit DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery & Gifts, 1815 Fowler St., unit 3, Fort Myers, 6 - 9:30 p.m., 239-590-8645 Jersey Mike Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., 239-226-1687 Individual Art Grant Recipient Show and Embracing Stillness exhibit openings May 6 - 26 Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers 6 - 10 p.m., 239-333-1933 South Shore Band The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com The Temptations and The Four Tops tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

24 - MAY 2022

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

Sase the Singer The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141

Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141

Coral Stone Band The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

Kelly Neff Band Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers 8 p.m., 239-333-1933

SAT - 7

Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 8 - 11 p.m., 239-463-3043 Thistle and Lace Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., 239-226-1687 East Palm Fleamarket Saturday & Sunday Neenie’s House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 224-678-4901 Heart tribute - ballroom Tony Bennett tribute - lounge Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral Heart at 7:30 p.m., 239-549-3000 ACMA: Sofia Talvik All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 7 p.m. Dan Philgreen opens www.americanacma.org Sunset Celebration with Remedy Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900

Tyler Kluesner - noon Riverside - 7 p.m.

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 239-540-8454 Grateful Dead tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Chris Cagle in concert The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, doors open 7 p.m., 239-985-9839 Frank Torino Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 6 - 9 p.m., 239-463-3257 Bands, Brews & BBQ Laishley Park, Punta Gorda Music by Deb & The Dynamics, The Marker 5 Band, Pure Country of SW Florida and Jake Hoot (season 17 winner of The Voice), 1 - 9 p.m. www.puntagordabbqfestival.com Rik Ferrell Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 7 - 10 p.m., 239-542-0185 Gulf Coast Symphony: A Grand Night of Opera Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers, 7:30 p.m., 239-481-4849

SUN - 8

Jazz Brunch with Roy Gerson and Don Mopsick The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

239-333-2225 Tim Burton Sr. The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 3 p.m., 239-995-2141 Randy & Brad Duo Snook Inn 1215 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco 6 p.m., 239-394-3313 Blues and Bloodys Concert Series The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, noon - 7 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com The Collaboration Band Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454

MON - 9

Movies at The Moe: Tucked Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p.m., 239-495-8989

TUE - 10

Breeze The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 ACMA Songwriters Showcase Cornog Plaza, Fort Myers Library, 2450 First St., downtown Fort Myers Member showcase, 6 p.m. free, www.americanacma.org

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Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart and Pink tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Randy & Brad Duo Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut 3448 Marinatown Lane, North Fort Myers 6 p.m., 239-349-7907 Drag Bingo and Open Mic Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 6 - 9 p.m., 239-542-0185

WED - 11

Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-333-2225 Bruno Mars tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Aerosmith and Loverboy tribute - ballroom Salsa Dance Party - lounge Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral Salsa at 6 p.m., tribute at 7:30 p.m.

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World of Pearl The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141

Dan Miller Jazz Quartet The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-333-2225

Frank Torino Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 6 - 9 p.m., 239-463-3257

Josh Rowand The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

Journeyman: A Tribute to Eric Clapton The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, doors open 7 p.m., 239-985-9839

Erich Dance Party - ballroom George Burns tribute - lounge Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral Erich at 6:30 p.m., 239-549-3000

High Tide Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454

Janny Ve & Comedy Competition Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 6 - 9 p.m., 239-542-0185

LunaFest Film Festival Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 6 and 8:30 p.m., 239-939-2787

Own The Platform Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, 2301 First St., Fort Myers 8 - 11 p.m., 239-333-1933

Smokin Aces Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454

Who’s Ed Duo Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 6 - 9 p.m., 239-542-0185

The Rat Pack tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

Spiritual Wellness Neenie’s House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 7 p.m., 224-678-4901

Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141

THU - 12

Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 7 p.m., 239-463-3043

Wendy Renee The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

FRI - 13

Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 8 - 11 p.m., 239-463-3043 Sunset Celebration with High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Jersey Mike Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., 239-226-1687

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MAY CALENDAR FRI - 13 continued

The Goldtones - ballroom Jimmy Keys - lounge Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral Goldtones at 7 p.m., Jimmy Keys at 7:30 p.m., 239-549-3000 Randy and Brad The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Slick Willy Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Clive Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 7 - 10 p.m., 239-542-0185 AC/DC and Led Zeppelin tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 SWFL Symphony presents Brave New Chamber Music with Andrew Lipke Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., 239-333-1933 Just For Laughs Comedy Show Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m., 239-495-8989 Charlotte Players: Wedding Belles May 13 - 20 The Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte 941-255-1022

ArtSmack Neenie’s House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 6 - 9 p.m., 224-678-4901

JP Soars and The Redhots The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 8 p.m., 239-333-2225

Yappy Hour Bell Tower, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers 6 - 8 p.m., 239-489-1221

Sase the Singer The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141

SAT - 14

Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 8 - 11 p.m., 239-463-3043 East Palm Fleamarket Saturday & Sunday Neenie’s House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 224-678-4901 Thistle and Lace Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., 239-226-1687 Sunset Celebration with ESP Band Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Tyler Kluesner - noon The Boots - 7 p.m.

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 239-540-8454 Randy & Brad Duo North Naples Country Club 10095 Tamiami Trail N, Naples 8 p.m., 239-594-0555 Anthony Piconne Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 7 - 10 p.m., 239-542-0185

Edith Diamond The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 A Day of Celtic Music Fishermen’s Village, Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda Seven Nations, West of Galway, Emily and Kel Thompson, McIntyre Bad, The Band Trinity, The Bryne Brothers, 941-639-8721 Brian Kelley in concert The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, doors open 7 p.m., 239-985-9839 Frank Torino Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 6 - 9 p.m., 239-463-3257 Dazzling Del Rays - ballroom Jimmy Niteclub - lounge Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral Jimmy at 6:30 p.m., Del Rays at 7:30 p.m., 239-549-3000

Joe Nichols, Parmalee in concert Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers www.milb.com/fort-myers

SUN - 15

Jazz Brunch with Roy Gerson and Don Mopsick The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

239-333-2225 Gulf Coast Harmonizers Cultural Park Theater 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral 2 p.m., 239-772-5862 Tim Burton Sr. The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 3 p.m., 239-995-2141 Dale The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 5 - 8 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Smokin Aces Band Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454 Jackyl in concert The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, doors open 7 p.m., 239-985-9839 Brunch Karaoke Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 1 - 4 p.m., 239-542-0185

MON - 16

Movies at The Moe: The Sleepwalkers Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p.m., 239-495-8989

TUE - 17

Breeze The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Randy & Brad Duo Nauti Parrot Oasis, 17200 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 6:30 p.m., 239-208-2349 Gatlin Dinner Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 6 - 9 p.m., 239-463-3257

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Drag Bingo and Open Mic Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 6 - 9 p.m., 239-542-0185

WED - 18

Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-333-2225 World of Pearl The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Fort Myers Film Festival May 18 - 22 Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers 239-333-1933 Rat Pack tribute - ballroom Salsa Dance Party - lounge Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral Salsa at 6 p.m., 239-549-3000 Sean Paxson The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Bad Latitude Unplugged Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 6 - 9 p.m., 239-542-0185 Spiritual Wellness Neenie’s House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 7 p.m., 224-678-4901 High Tide Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454

THU - 19

Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 7 p.m., 239-463-3043 Smokin Aces Duo Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Dan Miller Jazz Quartet The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-333-2225

Randy and Brad The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Tina Turner, The Blues Brothers and Whitney Houston tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566

Fort Myers home for original Americana music!

Florida Rep Conservatory: Spongebob the Musical Through May 28 Florida Repertory Theatre, Bay Street, Fort Myers, 239-332-4488

Sofia Talvik

Rock the Block Mercato, Naples, Joel DaSilva, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-254-1080 Frankie Valli tribute - ballroom Dance Fuzion - lounge Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral Dance Fuzion at 7 p.m., Frankie Valli tribute at 7:30 p.m., 239-549-3000 Frank Torino Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 6 - 9 p.m., 239-463-3257 Meet the Artists - Meet and Mingle with ArtBeat’s finest ArtBeat Studios Gallery and Gifts 1400 Colonial Blvd., ste 35, Ft Myers Live music, light refreshments, 5 to 7 p.m., 239-225-9770 GO Divas The Gulf Theater, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Goda 7 p.m. 239-529-3925

MAY 7

Dan Philgreen opens, 7 pm All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Doors open at 6:30 pm Tickets at door ($12 member/$18 public)

SONGWRITERS ON THE PLAZA

ACMA Member Showcase TUESDAY, MAY 10 at 6 pm

FREE - Fort Myers Library, Downtown

This show will be indoors & move outside for beautiful weather.

FRI - 20

Jaime Michaels

Fort Myers Music Walk Downtown Fort Myers 6 p.m. www.myriverdistrict.com Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 8 - 11 p.m., 239-463-3043 Daniel Dratch and The Blues Crusaders The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 8 p.m., 239-333-2225

Claire Liparulo Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 6 - 9 p.m., 239-542-0185

Bee Gees tribute - ballroom Chicago Heat - lounge Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral Chicago Heat at 7 p.m., Bee Gees tribute at 7:30 p.m., 239-549-3000

Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141

Sunset Celebration with High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900

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MAY 21

Bill Veach opens, 7 pm All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers

Doors open at 6:30 pm Tickets at door ($12 member/$18 public) SINGER SONGWRITER CIRCLE Ever y Sunday 2 - 4 pm

All Fait hs Unitarian Congregation

info 239-691-4069

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MAY CALENDAR FRI - 20 continued

Jersey Mike Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., 239-226-1687 Fabulous Girls of Motown The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Josh Rowand The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Deb & The Dynamics Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-540-8454 Frank Foster in concert The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, doors open 7 p.m., 239-985-9839 Rock of Ages Through June 25 Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 239-278-4422 Randy & Brad Duo Snook Inn 1215 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco 6 p.m., 239-394-3313 Michael Jay Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 7 - 10 p.m., 239-542-0185 Flora Band Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers 8 p.m., 239-333-1933

SAT - 21

Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 8 - 11 p.m., 239-463-3043 Tyler Kluesner - noon Bad Latitude - 7 p.m.

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 239-540-8454 Thistle and Lace Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., 239-226-1687 28 - MAY 2022

Music & Art Night Lorne’s Gallery, Marina Village at Tarpon Point, unit 105, Cape Coral Featured artist Lorne Hosack, music by Tommy Dee & Dee, 5 - 8 p.m., 239-945-0866 Sunset Celebration with Robert Holifield Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Bob Seger, Lady Gaga, Cher and Billy Joel tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Sase the Singer The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 ACMA: Jaime Michaels All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 7 p.m. Bill Veach opens www.americanacma.org Edith Diamond The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com The Jimmys - ballroom Robert Gonnelli - lounge Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral The Jimmys Blues Party at 6 p.m., Robert Gonnelli at 6:30 p.m., 239-549-3000 Matthew Curry The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 8 p.m., 239-333-2225 East Palm Fleamarket Saturday & Sunday Neenie’s House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 224-678-4901 Frank Torino Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 6 - 9 p.m., 239-463-3257 Daniel Wolkoff Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 7 - 10 p.m., 239-542-0185

SUN - 22

Cars & Coffee Bell Tower, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers 8:30 - 11 a.m., 239-489-1221

Jazz Brunch with Roy Gerson and Don Mopsick The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

239-333-2225 Jose Ramirez Band and Marty Stokes Band Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 1:30 p.m., 239-549-3000 Tim Burton Sr. The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 3 p.m., 239-995-2141 AURA The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 5 - 8 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Thunder Beach Band Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454 Randy & Brad Duo Dogtooth Sports Bar 5310 Shirley St., Naples 6 p.m., 239-431-7004 Brunch Karaoke Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 1 - 4 p.m., 239-542-0185 GO Divas Club at Pelican Bay, Naples 1 p.m. 239-529-3925

MON - 23

World of Pearl The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Josh Rowand The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Claire Liparulo Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 6 - 9 p.m., 239-542-0185 High Tide Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Spiritual Wellness Neenie’s House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 7 p.m., 224-678-4901 Eagles tribute - ballroom Salsa Dance Party - lounge Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral Salsa at 6 p.m., Eagles tribute at 7:30 p.m., 239-549-3000

THU - 26

Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 7 p.m., 239-463-3043 Dan Miller Jazz Quartet The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-333-2225

Movies at The Moe: Profile Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p.m., 239-495-8989

Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141

TUE - 24

Manny T The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

Breeze The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Drag Bingo and Open Mic Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 6 - 9 p.m., 239-542-0185

WED - 25

Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-333-2225

Smokin Aces Duo Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Bike Night with Thunder Beach Band Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 6 - 9 p.m., 239-542-0185 The Alter Eagles The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Happenings Magazine

Frank Torino Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 6 - 9 p.m., 239-463-3257

Stryper in concert The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, doors open 7 p.m., 239-985-9839

Moonshine Bandits in concert The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, doors open 7 p.m., 239-985-9839

Cher Through Time with Alyssa LeMay Cultural Park Theater 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral 7:30 p.m., 239-772-5862

Art and Poetry Networking Event Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers 8 p.m., 239-333-1933 Erich Dance Party - ballroom Steve Roman - lounge Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral Erich at 6:30 p.m., 239-549-3000

FRI - 27

Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 8 - 11 p.m., 239-463-3043 The Jacksonian Through June 5 Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 239-495-8989 Jersey Mike Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., 239-226-1687 Sunset Celebration with High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Journey & Styx tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Simply Fi The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

Little Eddie and The Fatfingers Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers 8 p.m., 239-333-1933 Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie tribute - ballroom RC Smith - lounge Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral Stevie Wonder tribute at 7:30 p.m., 239-549-3000

SAT - 28

Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 8 - 11 p.m., 239-463-3043 Thistle and Lace Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., 239-226-1687 Tyler Kluesner - noon Remedy - 7 p.m.

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 239-540-8454 Sunset Celebration with School of Rock Band Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900

Seafood Festival: Susie Badge Trio 1 -4 p.m.

Rocky Trop Duo 7 - 10 p.m.

Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 239-542-0185

Jazz Brunch with Roy Gerson and Don Mopsick The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

239-333-2225

Sase the Singer The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141

New York Rhythm The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 5 - 8 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

East Palm Fleamarket Saturday & Sunday Neenie’s House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 224-678-4901

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 Old 41 Band The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com

Brunch Karaoke Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 1 - 4 p.m., 239-542-0185

Frank Torino Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 6 - 9 p.m., 239-463-3257 Best of ABBA and Mamma Mia tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Soul City Dance Party Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 7 p.m., 239-549-3000

SUN - 29

Tim Burton Sr. The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 3 p.m., 239-995-2141 Brit Floyd Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero, 8 p.m., www.hertzarena.com

MON - 30

Movies at The Moe: Tenet Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p.m., 239-495-8989

TUE - 31

Breeze The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Drag Bingo and Open Mic Duval Street, 4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 6 - 9 p.m., 239-542-0185

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MUSIC

Gulfshore Opera offers romantic French

melodies and joyful spring concerts

As part of Gulfshore Opera’s growth, the company has added themed recitals highlighting specific countries and languages for an intimate off-season experience.

On May 15 at 2 p.m., indulge in the beauty of French mélodie, popular songs and arias from French operas and operettas at the Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church in Naples. Luiz González, baritone, joins Steffanie Pearce, soprano, and other Gulfshore Opera artists to perform with piano accompaniment in Vanderbilt Presbyterian’s 2021/2022 concert series. Enjoy selections from Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann, Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande, and songs Luiz Gonzalez

by Ravel, Fauré and Debussy.

Translations will be provided and a free will offering will be taken by the church. For more info, call 239-597-5410 or visit www.vpcnaples.org

GO Divas May 19 and 22

Gulfshore Opera’s regionally based women’s ensemble, the GO Divas, are now in their third season. This sought after group will perform two spring concerts on May 19 and 22 featuring rich harmonies, with piano accompaniment.

Audiences will hear familiar music ranging from Mozart to the Beatles. Popular, upbeat melodies are interspersed with beautiful, classical vocal ensembles creating a memorable concert of fine vocal music.

GO Divas

The May 19 concert will be at 7 p.m. at the Gulf Theater in Punta Gorda. Tickets are $25 and $35.

The May 22 event at 1 p.m. will include a lunch buffet with sliced turkey with cranberry relish, chilled salmon platter with dill sauce, and quiche Lorraine before the concert at a favorite private club in North Naples. Tickets are $85.

For tickets and info for either GO Divas event, call Gulfshore Opera at 239-529-3925 or visit www.gulfshoreopera.org

Gulf Coast Symphony wraps up season in early May

Gulf Coast Symphony offers two concerts in May: One at the Music and Arts Community Center and one at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW. The Sarasota Music Conservatory Faculty String Quartet returns to the Music and Arts Community Center in Fort Myers on May 1 at 7 p.m. for an intimate evening of chamber music. The Music and Arts Community Center is located at 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. For tickets, call 277-1700 ext 108 or visit www.gulfcoastsymphony.org Gulf Coast Symphony presents A Grand Night of Opera May 7 at 7:30 p.m. at B.B. Mann Hall The concert will feature an incredible 30 - MAY 2022

Sarasota Music Conservatory String Quartet

evening of your favorite operatic gems from the grand opera repertoire with music by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, Mozart and more!

Performers include five amazing operatic stars of today: soprano Maria Valdes; mezzo-soprano Sarah Nordin; tenor Cody Austin; baritone Jeff Brynes; and bass Branch Fields.

Enjoy arias and scenes from Rigoletto, La Traviata, Cosi fan Tutte, Lakme, Don Carlos, Faust, La Boheme and many more on stage at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall with full symphony orchestra. For tickets, call the box office at 239-481-4849 or visit online at www.bbmanpah.com.

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Special Consensus May 1 at Hinman Auditorium in Bonita

The Special Consensus will perform Sunday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, Hinman Auditorium in Bonita Springs.

The Special Consensus is the award-winning, modern-classic bluegrass band whose infectious sound reminds people of the past while utilizing the innovations of today. Band leader Greg Cahill’s unique banjo playing style sets the foundation, Greg Blake (guitar),

Dan Eubanks (bass) and Michael Prewitt (mandolin) effortlessly support each other and consistently maintain their Bluegrass center whether they’re playing a Jazz-tinged instrumental or any of their award-winning songs.

Tickets are $37 to $46.

Call 239-495-8989 or visit online at www.artcenterbonita.org. Hinman Auditorium is located at 10150 Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs.

Gulf Coast Harmonizers

The Gulf Coast Harmonizers will perform Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m. at the Cultural Park Theater in Cape Coral.

The group features more than 40 singers from throughout Southwest Florida. For tickets, call the box office at 239-772-5862. Cultural Park Theater is located at 528 Cultural Park Blvd. in Cape Coral.

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AMERICANA COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Sofia Talvik May 7

Sofia Talvik

The Americana Community Music Association welcomes Sofia Talvik in concert on May 7 at 7 p.m. at the ACMA listening room in Fort Myers.

Local ACMA member Dan Philgreen will open the show.

Sofia Talvik is a rare artist and an avid storyteller with a voice comparable to giants like Joni Mitchell, or as the folk/Americana magazine No Depression said it, ”A singer/songwriter who is able to evoke the essence of Laurel Canyon circa the ‘60s as expressed in the work of Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Buffy Sainte-Marie and others who were able to paint beautiful tapestries from words and music.”

Prepare yourself for an unique and intimate evening, not unlike the ‘70s coffeehouses and speakeasy's. You will be up close and personal with a world class act that has played big festivals like Lollapalooza and SxSW and opened for artists like Maria McKee and David Duchovny (X-files, Californication). It is in

this kind of setting where she can casually joke and communicate with the audience that her strength as a performer shines the most.

Her delicate songs are performed in an intimate way, showing off Sofia’s angelic voice enhanced only by a tasteful mix of harmonies and delays, accompanied by the steady picking of her acoustic guitar and the rhythm section consisting of her own two feet, bells and a stomp box.

Talvik's 8th studio album "Paws Of a Bear" was released September 2019. The album is reflecting inwards instead of to her surroundings, exploring thoughts about identity and home. The single "Take Me Home" has been charting on Folk and Americana radio charts in the U.S and Europe.

Admission is $12 for members and $18 for non-members. The ACMA listening room is located at 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.

For more information, visit online at www.americanacma.org

ACMA member showcase at Fort Myers library May 10

The Lee County Library has joined with the Americana Community Music Association to offer free acoustic concerts of all original music.

Concerts usually take place in the amphitheater, which is located on

South Cornog Plaza.

The Tuesday, May 10 event will feature members of the local Americana Community Music Association.

The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fort Myers Regional Library, 2450

First St. in downtown Fort Myers.

The show will be indoors. If the weather is beautiful, the concert will move outdoors to the plaza.

For more information, visit online at www.americanacma.org

Jaime Michaels to perform May 21 The Americana Community Music Association presents Jaime Michaels in concert on May 21 at 7 p.m. at the ACMA listening room in Fort Myers.

Local ACMA member Bill Veach will open the show.

A venue operator in California refers to Jaime Michaels as a “songwriters’ songwriter.” He came late to the craft having enjoyed a long career as a cover artist both as a soloist and, for a while, full tilt rock and roll band lead singer with The Truly Dangerous Swamp Band. Not being much of a radio fan, he chose his covers carefully…sometimes something recognizable like Dylan or the Beatles, sometimes just

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Jaime Michaels

damned fine songs he happened to run across from lesser known writers like Canadian Murray MacLauchlan. He sang the hell out of all of them.

Something happened a few years back when he moved west, far from his east coast roots, to a new home in Santa Fe, N.M. Maybe it was just the change of scenery, something in the big western night sky…but the songs started coming.

Finely crafted. Tuneful. Both spirited and spiritual…songs of kindness and true emotion.

Admission is $12 for members and $18 for non-members. The ACMA listening room is located at 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.

For more information, visit online at www.americanacma.org

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Southern

Grand Slam Music Festival The Southern Grand Slam Music Festival was held April 22 and 23 at the Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte. The festival featured performances by headliners Justin Moore and Dylan Scott. Other artists who performed included Jon Langston, Tobacco Road Band, Texas Hill, Jack Michael Music, Tom Jackson Band and Jim Brown. Portions of the proceeds went to benefit the Gary Sinise Foundation which helps wounded veterans. photos by Jamie Kuser

Tobacco Road Band

Texas Hill performed Friday at the music festival. Texas Hill includes Casey James, Adam Wakefield and Craig Wayne Boyd.

SW Florida Blues Society welcomes The Jimmys May 21

The Southwest Florida Blues Society invites you to come out and enjoy an intimate evening with internationally acclaimed blues artists The Jimmys on Saturday, May 21 at Cape Cabaret in Cape Coral.

Also appearing will be The Marty Stokes Band, a Southwest Florida Blues Society Regional IBC winner and four time People’s Choice award winner.

Current Blues Society members get in free. For select reserve seating identify that you are a member or a past Volunteer during your reservation process.

Reservations can be made by contacting Cape Cabaret 34 - MAY 2022

directly by calling 239-549-3000 or online at www.capecabaret.com This show is open to all blues fans.

Admission is $15 per person for “nonsociety members,” and includes a one-year membership to the Southwest Florida Blues Society. You can join at the door if any seats are still available at show time.

Doors open at 5 p.m., and music is scheduled for 5:30 to 10 p.m. Cape Cabaret has a customary $10 minimum purchase of food or beverage per person.

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theater is located at 4725 Vincennes Blvd. in Cape Coral.

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Country Music Cruise includes Randy Owen,

Clay Walker, Oak Ridge Boys and more

The 9th Annual Country Music Cruise aboard Holland America’s stunning Nieuw Amsterdam will feature Randy Owen, Clay Walker, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mark Chesnutt, Neal McCoy, Pam Tillis and many others. The seven-day cruise will depart from Ft. Lauderdale Jan. 22 Randy Owen and make stops in picturesque St. Maarten and San Juan before returning on Jan. 29, 2023.

In addition to the headliners, the exciting lineup includes Asleep At The Wheel, Johnny Lee, John Berry, Jimmy Fortune, T.G. Sheppard, Gary Morris, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, The Malpass Brothers, Ray Scott, Karen Hester – A Tribute To Dolly, Gil Grand “The Grand Tour,” 50 Shades of Hay, Chuck Mead, Tim Atwood & Chrissy Sparks, and more to be added. Perennial favorites the Elvis tribute artists and a very special Grand

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Ole Opry at Sea performance event return to the cruise.

Guests onboard The Country Music Cruise enjoy more than 100 live performances in seven different venues throughout the week.

Cruisers can socialize with their favorite artists at theme nights, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, jam sessions, meet and greets, and have Clay Walker unprecedented opportunities to meet and mingle with the stars aboard what has been called the ultimate country music party. The non-stop entertainment also includes country karaoke, Gospel Hour, dueling pianos, corn hole tournament and line dancing.

Use promo code HAPPENINGS and save on your 2023 cabin. For special cabin rates and more information, call 866-476-2879 or visit online at www.countrymusiccruise.com/happenings.

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ArtFlo festival features Soul Asylum,

Joan Osborne and Spin Doctors

Joan Osborne

Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee hosted the debut of the ArtFlo Arts and Music Festival April 9. The free festival featured performances

by Soul Asylum, Joan Osborne, Spin Doctors, Fastball and many more. photos by Jamie Kuser

Ryan Smith of Soul Asylum

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Chris Barron of Spin Doctors

David Pirner of Soul Asylum

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IN CONCERT

PERFORMANCES IN SW FLORIDA

AUG 5

Buddy Guy, John Hiatt Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

AND GULF COAST

AUG 18

Dierks Bentley

Hertz Arena, Estero

MAY 2

Boz Scaggs

SEP 14

Collective Soul, Switchfoot

Capitol Theater, Clearwater

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

MAY 7

Chris Cagle

The Ranch, Fort Myers

SEP 22

Earth Wind & Fire

BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers

MAY 13

Five for Fighting

Capitol Theater, Clearwater

MAY 14

Brian Kelley

The Ranch, Fort Myers

Joe Nichols, Parmalee Lee County Sports Complex, Fort Myers

Tommy Emmanuel

Capitol Theater, Clearwater

MAY 15 Jackyl

The Ranch, Fort Myers

MAY 20

Frank Foster

The Ranch, Fort Myers

MAY 26

Moonshine Bandits The Ranch, Fort Myers

MAY 27 Stryper

The Ranch, Fort Myers

George Benson

Capitol Theater, Clearwater

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Earth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind and Fire will perform at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and info, call the box office at 239-481-4849 or visit www.bbmannpah.com

MAY 29 Brit Floyd

JUL 17

JUN 1

JUL 23

Hertz Arena, Estero

Happy Together Tour

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

JUN 3

Brooks & Dunn Hertz Arena, Estero

Ted Nugent

BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers

Firefall, Orleans, Pure Prairie League

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

Howard Jones

Capitol Theater, Clearwater

JUL 24

The Ranch, Fort Myers

Tom Keifer Band, L.A. Guns, Faster Pussycat

JUN 26

JUL 30

JUN 4

Chase Matthew Ringo Starr

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

The Ranch, Fort Myers

Steely Dan

BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers

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Luke Bryan

Hertz Arena, Estero

OCT 1

Spyro Gyra

Capitol Theater, Clearwater

OCT 5 Lady A

BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers

OCT 14

Eddie Montgomery The Ranch, Fort Myers

OCT 15 Pitbull

Hertz Arena, Estero

OCT 21

Tracy Lawrence

The Ranch, Fort Myers

OCT 22

Greta Van Fleet Hertz Arena, Estero

OCT 29

David Lee Murphy The Ranch, Fort Myers

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Chris Cagle, Brian Kelley at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon Rock shows include Jackyl and Stryper in May

Great live music by national rock and country acts continues at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers.

The Sam Galloway Ford Concert Series presents Chris Cagle on May 7, Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line on May 14, Frank Foster on May 20, Chase Matthew on June 4 and Eddie Montgomery on Oct. 14.

Originally scheduled for April 22, the Tracy Lawrence concert has been rescheduled for Oct. 21.

Other upcoming concerts at The Ranch Concert Hall (not part of the Galloway series) include The Movement on April 28, Greggie and the Jets on April 30, Journeyman: A Tribute to Eric Clapton on May 12, Jackyl on May 15, Moonshine Bandits on May 26, Stryper on May 27, Cinderella’s Tom Keifer Band with LA Guns and Faster

Pussycat on July 24 and Honky Tonk Halloween on Oct. 29 with David Lee Murphy, Rob Hatch and Lance Miller.

For tickets and more details, visit online at www.theranchfortmyers.com.

The Ranch can be reached at 239-985-9839.

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

Tracy Lawrence - The April 22 show was rescheduled for Oct. 21.

Chris Cagle - May 7 Happenings Magazine

Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line - May 14

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Fort Myers Film Festival FORT MYERS RIVER DISTRICT

or by calling 239-333-1933.

Tickets are on sale now The Fort Myers Film Festival supfor the 12th annual Fort ports Lee County Schools filmmakMyers Film Festival which will ers, Raddatz Foundation, Family be held at the Sidney & Initiative and Golisano’s Children’s Berne Davis Art Center May Hospital. Sponsored by and part18 - 22. nered with The Sidney & Berne Davis The festival will feature 75 Art Center, UNIT A, Florida Weekly, J. fresh international and indeBert Davis M.D., F.A.C.S, Facial pendent films from all over Surgeon, Black Tie Tuxedos, the world, with many shot Riverside Realty, The Luminary right here in Florida. Tickets Hotel, Blu Sushi, Capone’s Pizza, for individual films and film Five Star Talent, IMAG, Broadway blocks start at $10 and can Palm Theater, Alliance for the Arts, be purchased online or in Pamela Templeton Unlimited, Kearns person (if not sold out.)

Restaurant Group.

The Fort Myers Film The Fort Myers Film Festival was Festival announced the openawarded the prestigious 2015 ing film for its 12th annual Chrysalis Award for Cultural gala and event is “Calendar Achievement by the Lee County Girls.” The opening night film Visitor & Convention Bureau and the will kick off at the Sidney & Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Berne Davis Art Center in Commerce Inc. at their annual downtown Fort Myers on May Celebration of Business & Tourism 18 with a red carpet rollout, Awards Luncheon and Trade Show at paparazzi, music, food and a the Harborside Event Center in celebration that will include a downtown Fort Myers. The Fort meet and greet with the Myers Film Festival was founded by Calendar Girls dancers, Eric Raddatz, the award-winning director, producers as well as presentation editor of Florida Weekly, stars of the movie. An after regular contributor for ABC7 and party will be held on the NBC-2 in Fort Myers, as well as host rooftop at Sidney’s. of Fort Myers Film Festival’s indie The 2022 film about a film show, T.G.I.M. group of local senior volunThe opening night event will feature the film Calendar Girls. teer dancers in Southwest Florida, who are determined to prove that age is just a number, is a coming-of-golden-age movie about the second teenage phase: the retirement phase. The Calendar Girls give it all they’ve got, and they have a lot to give — impressive makeup; handmade costumes; elaborate dance routines; and, most notably, their unparalleled enthusiasm and sparkling personalities.

Through revealing conversations and choreographed dance scenes, the film captures the challenges of being a woman over 60 and the delicate balance of family, home and dance. With laughter and tears, relationships and identities change as new dreams are discovered. The film was first screened virtually as an official selection of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival in January and quickly thereafter purchased by Juno Films for distribution. The film, which will be rolled out internationally in July, will be among the very first seen in the nation, and in the hometown of the Calendar Girls here in SWFL on May 18 at the Fort Myers Film One of the many films in this yearʼs festival is The Koreshans: Festival.

Legends and Legacies of Eserʼs Urban Pioneers by Ilene Safron.

Tickets start at $20 and are available at www.sbdac.com

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FORT MYERS RIVER DISTRICT

Caloosa Sound Amphitheater

Construction is nearly complete in Centennial Park for the new Caloosa Sound Amphitheater located between Edwards Drive and the Caloosahatchee River.

Final touches and landscaping were being worked on in late April.

The amphitheater lawn is designed so the audience will be at five different levels for better sight lines of the stage.

The City of Fort Myers reports a special event will be held some time in May to showcase the new city facility.

Programming of the new amphitheater will be handled

by Caloosa Sound Convention Center (Mainsail Lodging and Development owners of the Luminary Hotel & Co.) Photos taken April 21 42 - MAY 2022

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FIRST FRIDAYS EVERY MONTH (rain or shine) 6 PM

The next Art Walk is May 6.

THIRD FRIDAYS EVERY MONTH 6 PM

The next Music Walk is May 20.

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DINING

IN

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

1st Street Deli

This award-winning 112-seat authentic New York-style delicatessen (the only one in Southwest Florida) is open daily serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. 1st Street Deli brings a distinctly unique dining experience to the Southwest Florida market formerly found only in New York City. Here you can grab a sandwich that is bigger than your appetite. Offerings at the Deli include piled high pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, reubens, hot paninis, hamburgers and salads. Open daily 1 – 8 p.m.

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

Cape Cabaret

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theater is a beautiful upscale venue dedicated to dining, dancing, live music and comedy shows.

We feature a complete dinner menu, two full bars, two large dining rooms with hardwood dance floors & the best live music from the 60's to the 90's.

Executive Chef Pablo Felix and his staff prepare delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts daily for your enjoyment.

Our entertainment includes live music from the 60s to the 90s for dancing, comedy shows and the best tribute band concerts in SWFL. We also specialize in hosting your private events and parties for 24 to 350 guests. We take reservations and welcome walk-ins.

4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 239-549-3000 www.capecabaret.com

Duval Street

Duval Street in Cape Coral is a casual Key Weststyle bar and eatery offering appetizers, seafood, steaks, burgers and craft cocktails.

Sunday Brunch offers a Build your own Bloody Mary & Mimosa bar. Weekly events promise fun for everyone. Check out Drag Bingo ,paint party, comedy shows or Amazing live music. Duval Street is the place to be for Good vibes & Good food. Follow us on Facebook for event schedules. See you at Duval Street where it's always 5 o’clock!

4721 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 239-542-0185 www.DuvalStreetCC.com

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EE-TO-LEET-KE Grill

The EE-TO-LEET-KE Grill at Seminole Casino features contemporary regional cuisines utilizing the freshest selections of Prime aged beef, fresh seafood, and an array of locally-sourced produce.

Its wide-ranging menu offers pastas, house made soups, steaks, seafood and chef specialty items including award- winning twin lobster tails, smothered chicken and the ever-popular grilled ribeye. Open daily 9 a.m. – midnight.

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

Ella Mae’s Diner

Nostalgia served with a smile. A fun retro-inspired eatery serving comfort food and classic diner fare. Slide into a booth or pull up to the counter for a burger and milkshake or the best allday breakfast you’ve ever had.

Ella Mae’s provides a welcome twist to the classic southern diner. Celebrating Dr. Ella Mae Piper’s legacy, it’s here the community comes together to share stories as they enjoy a meal amidst vintage-inspired finishes and a bright color palette. Ella Mae’s Yogurt Parfait includes fresh seasonal berries, granola, and a drizzle of honey. Ella Mae’s Diner at Luminary Hotel & Co. is a fun retro-inspired eatery serving up comfort food and classic diner fare. Slide into a booth or pull up to the counter for a burger and milkshake or the best all-day breakfast you’ve ever had. Ella Mae’s is open daily from 7 am to 2 pm. Serving breakfast all day and lunch.

Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers 239-314-3854 www.LuminaryHotel.com

The Original Shrimp Dock

The Shrimp Dock is more than just a great waterfront restaurant on Fort Myers Beach, it’s a part of Florida history and it also boasts some of the best live entertainment in the area. Go see the fantastic REAL DEAL Dueling Pianos show every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Enjoy “Sunday Church” $1 Bloody Marys and $3 mimosas from 9 a.m. - noon on Sundays.The Shrimp Dock is next to Salty Sam’s Marina and the Key West Express.

2200 Main Street, Fort Myers Beach 239-463-3043 www.OriginalShrimpDock.com

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Oxbow Bar & Grill

Join in the fun at Oxbow’s Happy Hour, Monday – Thursday from 2 6pm with $1 off any glass of wine or draft beer, plus fun themes every night. Matchmaker Mondays have $7 Deep Eddy Martinis and $4 Pink Whitney shots, classic martinis, flavored martinis. Tuesday is Tequila Night with $1 Maestro Dobel floaters and $5 tequila drinks including margarita, tequila sunrise, Mexican mule, and the paloma. Wednesdays enjoy half-priced Four Roses drinks and the Bourbon Boardroom Dinner with grilled burger and side, a 16oz draft and a shot all for just $20.

Thursdays it’s the Tiki Takeover with $7 tiki drinks including the Pain Killer, Rum Runner, Bahama Mamma, Mai Tai and Dark & Stormy. Oxbow Bar & Grill is open at 11 am daily serving lunch, mid-day bites and dinner. Happy Hour is available Monday Thursday 2 - 6 pm and brunch is served Sunday 11 a.m. -4 pm.

1300 Hendry St. Fort Myers 239-314-3856 www.oxbowfortmyers.com

Silver King Ocean Brasserie

Available Tuesday – Saturday from 5 – 6:30 pm, enjoy a prix fixe three-course early dining special menu at The Silver King Ocean Brasserie. For $39 per person, this special menu includes main entrée choices of Loch Duart salmon, hand-cut beef tender, and Mediterranean chicken breast, plus The Silver King salad or conch beignet appetizer, side dishe and dessert. Enjoy halfpriced bottles of wine (up to $100) on Tuesdays. Executive Chef Brent Gauthier has taken the culinary helm at Luminary Hotel & Co. leading the hotel’s culinary team at The Silver King Ocean Brasserie, Ella Mae’s Diner, Beacon Social Drinkery, and Oxbow Bar & Grill. Silver King Ocean Brasserie showcases fresh seafood through clean, simple preparations for the modern palate.

Centered on an open kitchen, the contemporary décor welcomes guests for an elevated dining experience.

Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers 239-314-3855 www.LuminaryHotel.com

Southern Grill

The Southern Grill at the Shell Factory is a full restaurant including liquor, beer and wine. We have an outdoor bar and party venue. There is no entry fee to get into the Shell Factory store or restaurants.

Parking is free. While you are here visit the Nature Park, Fun Park, Carousel and Soaring Eagle Zipline.

16554 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers 239-995-3999 www.shellfactory.com

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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 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 Fork

Automotive-motorcycle-steampunkeclectic restaurant with a scratch kitchen and custom drinks. The menu is large and diverse with items such as Hog Wings, Goat Cheese Brussels Sprouts, Cran-Funk Grilled Cheese, and a Black Widow Burger just to name a few. The Fork has amazing pizzas, hand-cut steaks and many gluten-free options as well. Why be normal when you can come and get TWISTED with us?

2208 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte 941-235-3675 www.twistedfork.net

Twisted Vine Bistro

Located in Fort Myers River District, we pride ourselves in an eclectic menu, full liquor bar, boutique wine list and extraordinary dining experience. Twisted Vine Bistro, located in downtown Fort Myers' historic river district, prides itself in an extraordinary dining experience. We are a beautiful polished, casual upscale restaurant that has an eclectic menu, a full liquor bar, and a wonderful boutique wine list. We offer only the freshest seafood, certified Angus Beef, and other local unique innovative entrees. We also feature an extensive wine list, with over thirty wines by the glass. We even grow our own house herbs and spices in our courtyard garden, which is available for private parties and events. The Barrel Room (next door) offers live music also.

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

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Flower Power Cruise

After a couple years off for the pandemic, the fifth sailing of the Flower Power Cruise took place March 28 - April 4 on the Celebrity Summit and travelled from Miami to the U.S. and British Virgin Islands.

Featured performers included The Zombies, The Hollies, John Lodge of the Moody Blues, The Cowsills, The Guess Who, The Association, Jefferson Starship, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, Vanilla Fudge, Canned Heat, The Outsiders, The Box Tops, The Family Stone, Darren Dowler (former lead singer of Paul Revere & The Raiders), Classics IV & host Peter Asher. photos by Jamie Kuser

Derek Sharp of The Guess Who

Dusty Hanvey of The Grass Roots and Gary Puckett

Tony Hicks of The Hollies

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The Cowsills

Peter Asher

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Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone of The Zombies John Lodge of The Moody Blues

March 23 - 30, 2023

The 2023 sailing of the Flower Power Cruise will be March 23 - 30 on Celebrity Summit sailing from Miami to Belize City, Cozumel and Costa Maya.

The lineup includes Hermanʼs Hermits starring Peter Noone, Micky Dolenz, The Yardbirds, The Buckinghams, The Grass Roots, The Fifth Dimension, The Family Stone, The Cowsills, The Manfreds, Big Brother & The Holding Company and more. Use promo code HAPPENINGS to save on your cabin. Call 844-299-3569 or visit online at www.flowerpowercruise.com/happenings before this cruise sells out.

Mitch Ryder

Darren Dowler

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Rick Levy of The Box Tops

Jefferson Starship

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