May 2024 Happenings Magazine

Publisher’s Spotlight

Windingdown

Blessedasweareherein SouthwestFlorida,sadlyitisthattime oftheyearwhensomeofourtheatres closeouttheirseasonsandgodark forawhile.Butnofrets,westillhave someveryactivestagesinourarea. Let’stakealookawhatisoutthere.

Carriethemusicalisat TheatreZoneinNaplesnowthrough May5.Thisproductionwillwrapup TheatreZone’sseason.

InCapeCoral, CulturalParkTheatrewill stageIntotheWoods May23toJune2.Prior tothat,theywillhosta 62ndseasonannouncementpartyonMay18.

TheAddamsFamily musicalcontinuesat BroadwayPalmTheatre inFortMyersuntilMay 25.Thatwillbefollowed bySwingwhichopens May31andrunstoJune22.

Additionally,theLaboratory TheaterwillholditsNewPlayContest May16-18.

TheAlliancefortheArtsandthe OffBroadwayPalmTheatrewillhost FringeFortMyersperformingartsfestivalMay30-June2.

Moreconcerts

Summermaymeanafewless concertstoattend,butwestillhave manygreatshowsto checkout.

Godspellisonstagenowthrough May12atPlayersCircleTheaterin FortMyers.PCTwillthenpresent ILoveYou,You’rePerfect,Now ChangeMay21-June16.

TheNaplesPlayerswillstagetheir finalproductionontheroadbefore theyreturntotheirbeautifullyrenovatedbuildingon5thAvenueSouthin June.Cluewillbeonstageatthe McSpaddenHallatNaplesUnited ChurchofChristMay1-19.

InCapeCoral,TheBelleTheatre willpresentaBacktothe90sconcert May17-19.

OleannacontinuesattheFlorida RepArtStageStudioTheatreindowntownFortMyersuntilMay19.

FloridaRepertoryTheatre’sannual PlayLabFestivalwillbeMay2-5in thehistoricArcadeTheatre.

TheCharlottePlayerspresent MorningAfterGraceMay16-26at theLangdonPlayhouseinPort Charlotte.

IntheOffBroadwayPalmTheatre, catchthelaughswithPerfect WeddingwhichplaysthroughMay19.

TheLaboratoryTheaterofFlorida indowntownFortMyersiswrapping upitsrunofCrocodileFeverwhich playsnowthroughMay5.

AtTheRanch

ConcertHall&Saloonin FortMyers,theSam GallowayConcertSeries welcomesKameron MarlowonMay23and DillonCarmichaeland GeorgeBirgeonSept. 13.OtherupcomingconcertsatTheRanch includeDoyleandOtep, TexasHippieCoalition, Queensryche,SelwynBirchwood, CollieBuddz,RyanMontgomeryand 49Winchester.

SeminoleCasinoHotelin

ImmokaleehasChrisJansononApril 25,LaMafiaonMay3,Stephen MarleyonMay4,BillyCurringtonon May31,WayneNewtononJune1, TheJacksonsonJune12,Jorge CeledononJuly12,JohnLodgeon Aug.2andHunterHayesonAug.3.

Localandlivemusic

Ofcourse,SWFloridaisalso blessedwithsomuchlocaltalentand greatspotstocatchsomeofyour favoriteperformers(andgrababeverageorbitetoeat).Besuretostopby someofourfavoritespotslike RumrunnersorCapeCabaretDinner TheaterorDolphinKeyTikiHutin CapeCoral;TheCenterBarat PromenadeatBonitaBayorThe StageinBonitaSprings;TheTwisted ForkinPortCharlotte;OxbowBar& GrillorLuminaryHotel&Co.indowntownFortMyers;SouthernGrillor Tommy’satTheShellFactoryin NorthFortMyers;ortheZigZag LoungeatSeminoleCasinoHotel.

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JenFalk,DebJonsson, BobWilliams,BethPreddy, RachelApplegate,KathyBernier, JillianKeith,PaulaSisk

Godspell atPlayersCircleTheater

PlayersCircleTheateris raisingtheroofwiththeirlargest productiontodate,Godspell, runningnowthroughMay12.

Chockfullofhitrocksongs, topicalhumor,andirresistible goodwill,Godspellspreadsthe poweroflovebymodernizinga seriesofparablesfromthe GospelofSaintMatthewby usingawidevarietyofpopculturereferences,games,andfun audienceinteraction.

PlayersCircle’sproduction hassetouttobringnewlifeto thisfamiliarfavorite.

“Youmaythinkyouknow Godspell,butIassureyou… you’veneverseenitquitelike this,”cheersPlayersCircle’s associateartisticdirectorTed WioncekIII,whodirectsthe musicalforthethirdtime.“Our productionisincrediblyunique andhighlyimmersive,aswe breakdownthebarriersofconventionaltheaterandinvitethe audiencetobecomeapartof theaction.”

Inadditiontobreakingthe fourthwall,PlayersCircle’sversionfeaturesanall-starcastof tenperformers,eachofwhom playtheirownmusicalinstrumentsthroughout,highlighting aneclecticblendofmusical stylingsfrompoptoVaudeville.

“Intheoriginal,Jesus bestowsthecastwithclown makeuptosymbolizetheirfree spiritandinnerchild.Inourversion,weusemusicalinstruments,allowingmusictoplayanevengreaterroleinourcreativestorytelling.Onebyone,thecastlearnshowtousetheir giftstospreadthewordastheyjointogethertomakeajoyful noise,”continuesWioncek.

Godspellfeaturesacastofprofessionalshailingfromnear andfar,includingMatthewCamardo(NewJersey),Shane Dinan(NorthCarolina),RuthgenaFaraco(CapeCoral), WhitneyGrace(PuntaGorda)RachaelLord(FortMyers),AJ Mendini(FortMyers),CalebPless(Tennessee),Darby Pumphrey(Philadelphia),AmandaRoss(NewYork),and KimberlySuskind(FortMyers).

GodspellmadeitsNewYorkdebutin1971,composedby theacclaimedStephenSchwartz(Pippin,Wicked)withabook John-MichaelTebelak.Themusicalwasaninstanthit,running over2,600performancesinNYCbeforeitwasadaptedintoa successfulHollywoodFilmin1973.Thefilmsoundtrackgar-

neredaGrammyAwardand themusical’santhem,“Dayby Day”spent14weeksonthe BillboardHot100.Godspell wouldgoontolaunchthe careersofGildaRadner,Martin Short,VictorGarber,Eugene Levy,andmore.

ArtisticdirectorRobert Cacioppoadds,“Godspellis vibrant,fresh,andalwaysrelevant.Theenergyandexcitementofthishigh-spiritedproductionwillengageaudiences ofallgenerations.”

Wioncekisjoinedbyan expertteamofdesigners: ChoreographybyKimberly Suskind(Ho!Ho!Ho!The ChristmasShow,TheCocktail Hour).MusicdirectionbyRicky Pope(Ho!Ho!Ho!The ChristmasShow,ILoveYou, You’rePerfect,NowChange). SetdesignbyStevenMcLean (SixDanceLessonsInSix Weeks,Proof,ButterfliesAre Free,Ho!Ho!Ho!The ChristmasShow,Breaking Legs,TheForeigner).Lighting designbyWillGibbonsBrown. SoundDesignbyAndrew Zebroski(SixDanceLessons InSixWeeks,Proof,Butterflies AreFree,Ho!Ho!Ho!The ChristmasShow,Breaking Legs).Costumedesignby SallyanneBianchetta(Six DanceLessonsInSixWeeks, Proof,ButterfliesAreFree,Ho! Ho!Ho!TheChristmasShow).StagemanagementbyParker Slaybaugh(SixDanceLessonsInSixWeeks,Proof).

Wioncekconcluded,“Weliveinanageofconstantcontact, yetwearemoredisconnectedthanever.Weyearnforasense ofbelonging…atruecommunity.Andthat’spreciselywhatour productionofGodspellwillprovide.Injusttwohoursyouwillbe castunderitsspellandcarryitwithyoulongafteryouleave thetheater.It’smorethanashow…morethanaproduction… it’sanexperience!”

PerformancesareheldTuesday–Saturdayat7:30pm, Sundaysat3pm,andselectSaturdaysat3pm.

Ticketsrangefrom$35–$55.Thisproductionisstagedin theround.DetailsregardingsubscriptionpackagesareavailableatPlayersCircleTheater.comorbycallingtheboxofficeat 239-800-3292.

GodspellwillmarkthesixthproductionatPlayersCircle’s newhomeat13211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.

GodspellplaysnowthroughMay12atPlayersCircle TheaterinFortMyers. photobyParkerSlaybaugh

IntotheWoods at CulturalParkTheatre

CulturalParkTheatrecontinuesitsspectacularlineup ofshowswithIntotheWoods andMurderontheOrient Express.,Plus,thetheatreis gettingreadytomakeitsbig announcementforthenext seasonshowschedule.

FromMay23toJune2, immerseyourselfinthe enchantingworldofIntothe Woods.Finally,fromJune14 toJune23,prepareto embarkonathrillingjourney withMurderontheOrient Express.

Seasonannouncement

Butfirst,jointhemfora livelyeveningatCulturalPark Theatre'sFashionShow announcementPartyMay18 at5p.m.Thisiswhenthey willrevealtheirexciting62nd seasonlineup.

Enjoyentertainment,raffles,andtastysnacksaswe showcasetheintersectionof theatreandfashion.Get readyforafun-fillednightcelebratingcreativity.

IntotheWoods

Experiencetheenchanting worldofIntotheWoodsat CulturalParkTheatrefrom May23toJune2.This belovedmusicalintertwines classicfairytalesascharactersjourneyintoamysterious foresttofulfilltheirwishes, revealingunexpectedtwists andmoraldilemmasalong

theway.Withacaptivating storyline,memorablemusic byStephenSondheim,and talentedperformers,thisproductionpromisesanenchantingtheatricaladventurefor audiencesofallages.The localproductionisdirectedby DavidHernandezandmusic directedbyCarrieGuffy.

PerformancesofIntothe WoodswillbeThursdays, FridaysandSaturdaysat7 p.m.andSundaysat3p.m.

Murderonthe OrientExpress

Stepaboardtheluxurious OrientExpressforajourney likenootherinAgatha Christie'sclassicmurdermystery.Asthetrainhurtles throughEurope,renowned detectiveHerculePoirotfinds himselfentangledinawebof deceitandintriguewhena passengerisfounddead.The localproductionisdirectedby DebbieEmling.

Debbie,whoisalsoonthe theatre’sexecutiveboard, saidsheisveryexcitedto takeonthischallenge.She saidsheisthrilledtobe directingtheintriguingwhodunitmystery.“Icannotwait fortheaudiencetomeetthe magnificentlyuniqueAgatha Christiecharactersbroughtto lifebyouramazingcast,and embarkonajourneyintothe moralissueifitsisever alrighttocommit murder…cuethe‘dundun dun’soundeffect,”adds Debbie.

Performanceswillbe

FridaysandSaturdaysat7 p.m.andSundaysat3p.m.

Don'tmissoutonthese extraordinaryproductionsand eventsatCulturalPark Theatre.Fortickets,visit onlineatwww.culturalparktheater.comorcall239-7725862.CulturalParkTheatre islocatedat528Cultural ParkBlvd.inCapeCoral.

TheNaplesPlayers bringCluetostage

TheNaplesPlayers(TNP)is bringingnewmeaningtothephrase, “lifeisagame,andalltheworld’sa stage,”withafinalshowoftheir70th season-Clue:OnStage.

WithperformancesMay1-May 19atNaplesUnitedChurchofChrist inMcSpaddenHall,Clue:OnStage, muchliketheboardgamefrom whichitderived,isgoodfun.Filled withmurder,mystery,andmayhem, thispopularcultclassicfilm-inspired whodunitwillhaveaudiencesonthe edgeoftheirseatsandguessingto theveryend.

Onadarkandstormynightin 1954,sixuniqueguests,abutler,and amaidassembleforadinnerpartyat thehomeofMr.Boddy.Whenthe hostturnsupdead,itbecomesclear thatnooneissafe.Watchallofyour favoriteCluecharacterscometolifeon stageastheyracetofigureoutwhothe killeris.WasitMrs.Peacockinthe kitchenwithacandlestick?Perhapsit wasMr.Greeninthebilliardroomwith thewrench?

“Everygenerationhastheirversionof Clue-theboardgame,themovie,and nowthestageplay.Eachiterationbrings itsownversionofjoyandmysteryto

homesandfamiliesaroundthenation, landingClueasafamilyfavorite,”says CEOandexecutiveartisticdirectorBryce Alexander.“Whileweanticipatemoving backintoourhome,wewantedtobring ourownversionofthatveryjoyand mysterytoourfamilyhereinNaples.”

DirectorJamesDugganisjoinedby thefollowingteamofindustryprofessionals:scenicdesignerMichaelSantos, lightingdesignerChrisRiley,sound

designerSeanMcGinley,costume designerDotAuchmoody,propdirectorAmyHughes,stagemanager TaylorMatthewsandassistantstage managersNancyHayer,Judy ScribnerandNicholasYoung.

Dugganwilldirectanall-starcast ofNaplesfavoritesincluding(inalphabeticalorder):BobCappetta,Kelsey CrossasYvette,KatieCrossatMiss Scarlet,NathanEichhorn,Marcus DeanFullerasMr.Green,Carolina Grau,JenHartasMrs.White,Jon HartasProfessorPlum,Jennifer ManceasMrs.Peacock,Michael SantosasColonelMustard,andMark VanagasasWadsworth.

FromMay1-19atNaplesUnited ChurchofChristinMcSpaddenHall, Clue:OnStagewillbeTNP’sfinaloffsiteproductionbeforetheymoveback hometotheir$21million,newlyrenovatedtheateron5thAveS.

SeasonticketsforTNP’s71stSeason inthehistoricaldowntownNaplesareon salenow.PerformancesofClue:On StageareWednesdaysandThursdays at7:30p.m.,FridaysandSaturdaysat8 p.m.andSundaysat2p.m.

Thoseinterestedcanvisit NaplesPlayers.orgorcall239-263-7990.

Gobacktothe’90satTheBelleTheatre

ByTylerYoung

Mayisuponus,andourteamatThe Belleisreadyforanexcitingsummer ahead.

Aswegetreadyforwhat’ssuretobea thrillingthirdseasonwithfamiliarfavorites, excitingnewproductionsandfunevents throughout,we’vegotafantasticsummer seasonupfirst.

Firstup,May17-19getreadyto “RaisetheRoof”aswetakeatripBackto the90swithallyourfavoritebopsfromthe 1990sinahigh-energyconcertthat’s gonnabedabomb!

Ournextmainstageproductionisthe TonyAwardwinningproductionFalsettos, whichpremieredonBroadwayin1992

whenitwasnominatedforsevenTony AwardsandwontheawardsforBestBook &BestOriginalScorewitharevivalhitting thestagein2016withanall-starcast includingChristianBorle,AndrewRannells andStephanieJ.Block.

JustintimetocelebratePrideMonth, FalsettostakesthestageJune7-16,the storyofagaymannamedMarvin,hislover Whizzer,Marvin’swifeTrina,andtheir extendedfamilyfromtheearly‘80sthrough theearlydaysoftheAIDScrisis.

ThesummerseasonwrapsupinAugust withthesmashhit,RENTonstageAug.211.

Inadditiontoourmainstageproductions,we’vegotajam-packedsummerwith

eventslikea“kick-offtosummerparty”on May31,openmicnightsonselect evenings,summermovienights,summer campbeginningJune3andsomuchmore.

Wanttostayuptodateonthelatest happeningsatTheBelle?Besuretofollow usonFacebook(@thebelletheatre).

Forticketsandmoreinformationabout ourupcomingproductionsandevents,visit usonlineatTheBelleTheatre.com,giveus acallat239-323-5533orstopbythebox officeat208SantaBarbaraBlvd.,#135,in CapeCoralTuesday-Fridaynoon–4p.m. Seeyouattheshow.

TylerYoungisexecutivedirectorofThe BelleTheatre

FloridaRepcloses season withOleanna

FloridaRepertory Theatre’s2023-2024seasonclosesintheArtStage StudioTheatrewithDavid Mamet’srivetingdrama, Oleanna,playingnow throughMay19.

LaudedasMamet’s mostcontroversialdrama, Oleannaisatwo-character powerstrugglebetweena collegeprofessorandhis femalestudentasaccusationsofsexualharassment threatentheprofessor’s tenure.Thepairbecome embroiledinawarof wordsthattakesadangerousturn.

“Mamet’splaysetsup anescalatinghe-said,shesaidbattleforjusticethat (figuratively)challengesthe audiencetotakeaside,” saidproducingartisticdirectorGregLongenhagen.“It’sfilled withelectrifyingdialogandblazingemotion,andwillsurely promptdiscussionlongafterthecurtaincall.”

OleannastarstwoNewYork-basedactorsreturningto

FloridaRepafterappearancesduringSeason25. EllaOlesen,lastseenin TheImportanceofBeing EarnestplaysCarol,and MichaelTurnerplaysJohn afterappearingasC.S. LewisinFreud’sLast Session.

Ensemblememberand residentdirectorChris Clavelli(AComedyof Tenors)willdirecttheproductionandisjoinedbyan expertcreativeteamincludingensemblesetdesigner RichardCrowell(The Mountaintop),costume designerTonyToney(Let’s FallinLove),lighting designerWestonWilkerson (FloridaRepdebut),sound designerKatieLowe(The GinGame)andensemble stagemanagerJanineWochna(AComedyofTenors).

Ticketsmaybepurchasedonlineatwww.floridarep.orgor bycallingtheboxofficeat239-332-4488ortoll-freeat877787-8053.

MichaelTurnerandEllaOleseninOleanna.

FringeFortMyersMay30-June2atAlliance fortheArtsandOffBroadwayPalmTheatre

TheAlliancefortheArtsandBroadway PalmDinnerTheatrepresentFringeFort Myers2024performingartsfestivalMay30 -June2.FringeFortMyers2024featuresa widevarietyofperformances,fromonepersonshows,todanceandmusic,to stand-upcomedyandmuchmore.

FringeFortMyers 2024isthenewestmemberoftheCanadian AssociationofFringe Festivals(CAFF),andthe firsttocometoSouthwest Florida.FringeFortMyers 2024followsthelongstandingFringetraditions ofbeing100percentindependent,100percent inclusiveand100percent unique,with100percent ofticketsalesgoing directlytotheartists.

TransMasculineCabaret, StarringVulvaVa-Voom–fromTampa

"TragiComictransgender-identifyingtrue confessional"and"obscene,maniacalburlesqueheadliner"seemlikeincompatible elements...butthisgrittysong-and-dance nightclubcomedianhascombinedstranger, stickierthingsonstage. Nine-timeFringehonoree VulvaVa-Voomasksof queeridentity:"Whogetsto definewhethersomeoneis adragqueen,king,oraninbetween?"Hardships,meet hilarity.Thisshowcontains adultlanguageandcontent andisnotsuitableforthose undertheageof18.

FringeFortMyers2024kicksoff Thursday,May30at5p.m.witha “FlaminglewiththeArtists''receptioninthe Alliancegallery,givingpatronsachanceto meettheartists,followedbythepreview showat6:30p.m.

Atthepreview,eachperformerhas threeminutestoselltheaudienceonwhy theyshouldseetheirshow.“Theycanperformascenefromtheirshow,talkabout theshoworjustburpforthreeminutes,” saidBillTaylor,producingartisticdirectorat theAlliancefortheArts.“Whateverthey thinkwillgetyoutobuyaticket!”

Thiseventisopentothepublic.

Duetoadultlanguage,contentand themes,someoftheperformancesarenot suitableforthoseundertheageof18.

FouldsTheatreattheAlliance: TomatoesTriedToKillMeButBanjos SavedMyLife–fromVancouver,BC

Whenfacedwithacancerbattle,Keith Alessi’slifelongdreambecomesthekeyto savinghislife.Thisshowissuitableforall ages.Showtimes:May30at7:30p.m., June1at5:30p.m.,June2at2:30p.m.

TheCarouselofBurlesque:

BehindtheCurtain–fromFortMyers

TheCarouselofBurlesquepremiered lastyearwiththehistoryofburlesqueinthe U.S.Nowit'stimetotakealookbehindthe curtain.Thisshowcontainsnudityandis notsuitableforthoseundertheageof18. Showtimes:May31at8:30p.m.,June1at 8:45p.m.,June2at4p.m.

Showtimes:May31at7 p.m.,June1at7p.m.,June 2at1p.m.

ClassroomStageattheAlliance: TheOtherSide–fromOrlando

TheOtherSideisastoryofsurvival,an experienceofmagic,andamessageof hope.MagicianSebastianGerhardtwas22 yearsoldwhenhewasdiagnosedwithan inoperable,malignantbraintumorandtold hehadsixmonthstolive.Itwastimeto saygoodbyetohisfamily,friends,and lovedones.Thisshowishisstory;combiningmagicandstorytellingtoexpresshis newfoundappreciationforlifeandinspire otherstodothesame.Thisshowissuitableforthose12+.Showtimes:May31at7 p.m.,June1at5:30p.m.,June2at1p.m.

CockTalk–fromFortMyers

AmaleversionoftheplayVagina Monologues.Fourmenexplain,discuss, anddebatethetrialsandtribulationsofthe “member.”Thisshowcontainsadultlanguageandcontentandisnotsuitablefor thoseundertheageof18.Showtimes:May 31at8:30p.m.,June1at7:15p.m.,June 2at2:30p.m.

LoveLetterstoHumanity-fromFloyd,Va.

Thisone-womanshowweavesdance, theatreandstand-upcomedytorevealboth thedarkandthelightonthesearchfor innerpeace.Frommovementpoetryto grotesqueplay,thispieceholdssatirewith compassioninahilariousdepictionofthe wildrealityofbeinghuman.ThisshowcontainsadultlanguageandisratedPG-13. Showtimes:May30at7:30p.m.,June1at 8:45p.m.,June2at4p.m.

OffBroadwayPalmTheatre: TheChase:ALightBringer Story–fromLutz,Fla.

AsequeltoTheLightBringer,The Chaseisanothertrue-lifestorytellingshow, writtenandperformedbyLailaLee,who weavesataleofmystery,intrigue,andsurvivalthatbeginswitharudeawakeningto beingstuckbetweenavirtualrockanda hardplace.Thisshowissuitableforthose 16+.Showtimes:May31at7p.m.,June1 at5:30p.m.,June2at1:00p.m.

StabilizedNotControlled–fromNaples

Evillandlord"Killer"Joegoestowaron thetenantsofhisfive-floor,stabilizedapartmentbuildinginManhattan. SeptuagenariansexaddictLorna Breedlove,the"mother"ofthemall,guides hereccentricneighborstokeepupthe goodfightinthisbitingcomedythatranfor twoyearsatManhattan'sStageLeftStudio. Thisshowcontainsadultlanguageand contentandisnotsuitableforthoseunder theageof18.Showtimes:May30at7:30 p.m.,June1at8:30p.m.,June2at4p.m.

RunawayPrincess:AHopeful TaleofHeroin,Hookingand Happiness–fromBronx,N.Y.

FormerNewYorkCitycallgirlMary Gogginsharesthetrue,award-winning storyofhertraumaticIrishCatholic upbringing,alcoholism,drugaddictionand prostitution.Fortunately,likeallfables, thereisahappyending.Aswepeelaway thelastlayerofabrokenwomanwho neverfeltshefitin,wefindtheprincess, reunitedatlastwithhermostprecious treasures.ThisshowcontainsadultlanguageandcontentandisratedPG-13. Showtimes:May31at8:30p.m.,June1at 7p.m.,June2at2:30p.m.

Mostshowsare60minuteslong.Allof theshowsare$16,andpatronscanbuy multipleshowsforadiscount:Threeshows for$45orsixshowsfor$80.Allshowsare includedinthediscountexceptthe CarouselofBurlesque.

Therearenorefunds,noexchanges, andnoexceptions.NotethatallFringeFort Myersshowsbeginatthetimestatedon yourreservation.TherewillbenolateseatingforanyoftheFringeshows.Tickets maybepurchasedonlineatartinlee.orgor bycallingtheboxofficeat239-939-2787. TheAllianceislocatedat10091McGregor Blvd.andtheOffBroadwayPalmislocated at1380ColonialBlvd.

TheAddamsFamilyatBroadwayPalm

BroadwayPalmpresentsThe AddamsFamily,ANewMusical ComedyplayingnowthroughMay25.

They’recreepyandthey’rekooky, mysteriousandspooky,they’reall togetherooky,andnowtheystarina hilariouslyghoulishmusical!

America’sdarkestfamilycomesto lifeinthiscomicalfeastthatembraces thewackinessineveryfamilyandfeaturesanoriginalstoryaboutlove,family,honestyandgrowingup.

WednesdayAddams,theultimate princessofdarkness,hasgrownup andfalleninlovewithasweet,smart youngmanfromarespectablefamily.

Everythingwillchangeonthefatefulnighttheyhostadinnerfor Wednesday’s“normal”boyfriendand hisparents.

PerformancesareWednesday throughSundayeveningswithselect matinees.

Ticketsare$60to$85withgroup andchildren’spricesavailable.Snap upyourticketsatbroadwaypalm.com, call239-278-4422,orvisitusat1380 ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

LabTheatersetssightsonsummer

TheLaboratoryTheaterof Floridaisthrilledtoannounceits 16thseason.

TheLaboratoryTheaterof Floridaisproudtocontinuethe traditionofcommunityservice whileaddingitsowntraditionof bringingnewandthought-provokingtheatertoourarea,with anotherseasonpackedwith premieres.

Season16featuresanother worldpremiereandalineupthat includesamusicalfreshoff Broadway,aFloridapremiere,and sixsouthwestFloridapremieres.Inacontinuedefforttokeeptheateraffordablefor everyone,LabTheaterofferstwohalfpricepreviewnights,ThriftyThursdaydiscounts,deeplydiscountedstudenttickets, andexpandedseason-passoptions.

ReturningforSeason16istheperennial favorite24-HourPlaywritingProject,the NewPlayContest,stagedreadings,postperformancetalkbacks,specialevents, andmore.

ThisJune,theLabpresentsanoriginal musicalparodyoftheiconic1979film Alien.Themotleycrewofcosmonauts awakesfromhyper-sleeptoinvestigatea distresssignalfromanearbyplanet.They unwittinglybringontotheshipanaggressivealienbentonreproductionanddomination.Withtapdancing!

WithbookandlyricsbyLaboratory TheaterartisticdirectorAnnette TrossbachandmusicbyEarlSparrow,

thisbrandnewmusicalparodyofthe iconic1979filmAlienmakesitsworldpremiereonourstagethisJune.Enjoysongs like“WhyMansplainingisForYourOwn Good,”“EveryoneWho’sHomophobicis SecretlyGay,”andthetap-dancingshow stopper“Sacrifice.”Thismotleycrewof cosmonautsandcephalopodswillhave youlaughing,applauding,androotingfor ouralien,whojustwantstobeamom. PerformancedatesareJune7–29.

SquirrelGirlGoestoCollegebyKaren Zaraciasisalimitedengagementoffering fromJuly11-14aspartofthetheater's award-winningeducationprogram. DoreenGreen,akaSquirrelGirl,wants whatanytypicalcollegestudentwants–tomakefriends,havecoolprofessors, andgotoparties.Butwhenitcomestime tosavethedayfromanevilvillain,can shedoitwhileprotectinghersecretidentity?

LabTheaterwrapsupthesummerwith theSouthwestFloridapremiereof Clyde’s,byPulitzerPrize-winningauthor LynnNottage,openingonJuly26and runningtoAug.10.

ThiscomedyfeaturesClyde,whorules overhersandwichshopwithanironfist. Herex-constaffhopesforasecond chanceatlifeoutsideprison–willbuilding theperfectsandwichguaranteeredemption?Clyde'sisasandwichshopandlastchancehavenforthosewhohavebeen castasidebysociety.Theindomitable Clyde,playedbySonyaMcCarter,overseeshereclecticteamofmisfitswithan ironfist,whiletheyallgrapplewiththeir owndemonsandstriveforabetterfuture. Fortickets,calltheboxofficeat239-2180481.Formoreinformation,visitonlineat www.LaboratoryTheaterFlorida.comorthe physicallocationat1634Woodford Avenue,intheFortMyersRiverDistrict.

TheCharlottePlayers:Starsearchand MorningAfterGraceatLangdonPlayhouse

HelptheCharlottePlayers,alongwith musicaldirectorSharonPonte,indiscoveringthenextlocalstaronFriday,May10at 7:30p.m.

Contestantswillbecompetinginavocal competitiontowinthegrandprizeoftheir ownshowattheLangdonPlayhousethis fall2024.One"voteticket"willbeincluded withyourticketpurchaseandadditional "votetickets"willbeavailableforpurchase thenightoftheshowforanominalfee.

TheCharlottePlayerswillstageMorning AfterGraceMay16–25.

Hilariousandheart-warming,thisunconventionalnewcomedytackleslove,loss,andcomingto

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termswithgrowingold.Afterafuneral meetingthedaybefore,AgnusandAbagail findthemselvessharingabedthenext morning.SetinanearbyFloridaretirement community,thischarmingandbig-hearted comedytakesusonanunexpectedjourney towardanewleaseonlife.

PerformanceswillbeMay16-19and May22-26onWednesday,Thursday, FridayandSaturdayat7:30p.m.and Sundayat2p.m.

Forticketsandinfo,call941-255-1022 orvisitonlineatwww.charlotteplayers.org. TheLangdonPlayhouseislocatedat1182 MarketCircle,PortCharlotte.

ILoveYou,You’rePerfect,NowChange

PlayersCircleTheater presentsthehilarious musicalILoveYou,You’re Perfect,NowChangewith bookandlyricsbytwo-time TonywinnerJoeDePietro andmusicbyJimmy Roberts.

Itwillbeperformedon stageMay21throughJune 16inFortMyers.

ThisacclaimedOffBroadwaymusicalranfor over5,000performancesin NewYorkCity,makingit thesecondlongestrunning musicalinOff-Broadway history.

Thisingeniouslyfunnymusical exposeseverythingyou’vesecretly thoughtaboutdating,matingandmarriage.

ILoveYou,You’rePerfect,Now Changeispresentedinaseriesof vignetteswiththethemeofloveand relationships.Theplay’staglineis

“Everythingyouhaveeversecretly thoughtaboutdating,romance,marriage,lovers,husbands,wivesandinlaws,butwereafraidtoadmit.”

TheplayisdirectedbyPlayers Circlefounderandartisticdirector RobertCacioppo,whosays,“I’m delightedtobebringingbackthis smashhittothePlayersCirclestage.

Theshowisuniversalinits appealandjustplainhilarious.Itcoverseveryaspectof themale-femalerelationship fromfirstdatestomarriage, fromhavingchildrentoaskit ofaseniorcitizen‘pickingup’ anothersenioratafuneral.”

Thefourpersontourde forcewelcomesbackNatalie Brouwer(Ho!Ho!Ho!The ChristmasShow,Breaking Legs,Laughteronthe23rd Floor),ShaneDinan (Godspell,Ho!Ho!Ho!The ChristmasShow,Laughteron the23rdFloor,AmandaRoss (Godspell)andassociateartistic directorTedWioncekIII(Godspell, Ho!Ho!Ho!TheChristmasShow, BreakingLegs)

Ticketsandmoreinfoareavailable atPlayersCircleTheater.comorby calling239-800-3292.PlayersCircle Theaterislocatedat13211McGregor Blvd.,FortMyers.

FloridaRepertoryTheatrehosts AnnualPlayLabFestivalMay2-5

FloridaRepertoryTheatrewillhold itsPlayLabFestivalMay2–5inthe HistoricArcadeTheatreindowntown FortMyers.The2024PlayLablineup includesfiveplaysreflectingFlorida Rep’smissiontoproduceawidevarietyofworkbyemergingandwellestablishedwriters.

Ticketsare$30perreadingor $150foranall-accesspassthat includesadmissiontoallfivereadingsplustheplaywright'spanel.

AVIPall-accesspackageisalso availablefor$185andincludescomplimentaryconcessionsateachreading.

Selectedworksincludetwo unconventionalromanticcomedies, DunkCitybyStephenBrown(May2 at7p.m.),andTenMinutesOnA BenchbyKennethJones(May3at7 p.m.),atoughlovedramedyMinding MissMaeMaebyPhillipChristian

Smith(May4at2p.m.),amoving dramedyabouthealingandmoving forward,HowItFeelsToFallFrom TheSkybyDominicFinocchiaro (May4at7p.m.)andanintense dramathatreimaginestheoutcome ofareal-lifetragedy,Room12by MichelleKholosBrooks(May5at4 p.m.).

Eachofthefestivalplaywrights workswithaprofessionaldirector andcastofactorsandreceives15 hourstoworkshopanddeveloptheir piecebeforeithasonepublicreading duringtheintensiveweekendfestival.

Theplaysareeachinconsiderationforafuturepremiereproduction inasubsequentFloridaRepseason. Thefestivalculminateswithaplaywrightpanelsessionmoderatedby JasonParrish,FloridaRep’sassociateartisticdirector.

“Eachreadingperformance

includesatalk-backandadiscussion withtheplaywrights,directorsand actors,”saidJasonParrish,thefestivalorganizer.“Audiencefeedbackis instrumentalinthedevelopment processandhelpstheplaywrights perfecttheirscriptsandhelpsguide FloridaRepasitdecideswhetherto includeoneoftheseplaysinafuture season.”

Examplesofpastplaysselected forproductionbyFloridaRepinclude MarkShanahan’splaysASherlock Carolproducedin2023and“The Dingdong”in2016,“Damascus”by BennettFisherproducedin2018, AlabasterbyAudreyCefalyproduced in2019,andSplitinThreebyDaryl LisaFazioproducedin2015.

Formoreinformationortopurchasetickets,visitfloridarep.orgor call239-332-4488ortoll-freeat877787-8053.

Carriethemusical at TheatreZoneinNaples

Carrie:The Musical,thethriller basedonStephen King’sfirstpublished novel,isplayingat TheatreZoneApril25 throughMay5.

Setinthepresent inthesmallNew Englandtownof Chamberlain,Maine, Carrieisamulti-layeredcoming-of-age storydealingwith feelingsofisolation, bullyingandreligious fanaticism.

“Carrieisahighenergythrillerbased onaniconicbook andfilmwithallthe horroranddark humorofStephen King’snovel,”said TheatreZonefounder andartisticdirector MarkDanni. “Audiencesfamiliar withthebookandfilm willbeontheedges oftheirseatswithour highlydramaticproductionaboutthe plightofamisfitwith auniquegift.”

CarrieWhite, playedbyFGCU sophomoreKeeley Pendergrass,is repressedbyadomineering,ultra-religiousmother, MargaretWhite (McLeanPeterson). Sheistormentedby herpeersatschool forbeingdifferent. Hereffortstofitin leadtoadramatic andviolentconfrontationduringthesenior prom,whenanunimaginably crueljokeisplayedonher.

Carriefindsthatshehas theabilitytomovethingswith hermind,calledtelekinesis. Sherepresseshertelekinesis, butitisdiscoveredbyher motherwhoviewsthetelekinesisaspunishmentforsin.

Thecruelbullyingof Carrie’sclassmatesisledby thehighschoolqueenChris

Hargensen,played byGraceFluharty. Thestoryisnarrated onstagebyacross examinationofSue Snell(Brianna Bauch),whodiscoverscompassionand empathyforCarrie— toolate.

“Whatdoesitcost tobekind,”servesas amantraforthe story.examiningthe waypeopletreat eachotherandhow achoicecanmakea differenceinsomeone’slife.

Theproduction featuresmusicby AcademyAwardwinnerMichaelGore (Fame,Termsof Endearment),with lyricsbyAcademy AwardwinnerDean Pitchford(Fame, Footloose).

“Carrieisapowerful,modern,poprockmusicalwith amazingballadsand energizing moments,”remarked Danni.

Thebandisledby musicdirector CharlesFornaraand featuressevenmusicianswhoplaykeyboards,bass,drums, guitarsandcello.

Theshowis directedbyMark Danniwithchoreographyby TheatreZone’sassociateartisticdirector KarenMolnarDanni.

Carrie:The Musicalwillbeperformedat 7:30p.m.April25-28and May2-5,andat2p.m.April 27-28andMay5.

TheatreZoneislocatedin Naplesat13275Livingston Roadonthecampusofthe CommunitySchoolofNaples.

Fortickets,visit www.Theatre.Zoneorcallthe boxofficeat888-966-3352, ext.1.

Keeley Pendergrass

Grace Fluharty

McLean Peterson

Brianna Bauch

Allianceshowcasescitygrantrecipients

TheAlliancefortheArts invitesthepublictoitsopening receptionfortheBiennialArtist GrantRecipientExhibitionon May3from5to7p.m.

Thefreeeventfeaturesthe worksofvisualartistsLinda Benson,StaceyBrown,Martha DeLaCruz,LilyHatchettand RolandRuocco.Theexhibitwill beondisplayMay3toJune1at 10091McGregorBlvd.,Fort Myers.

Therewillbeperformances duringtheopeningreceptionin theAlliance’sFouldsTheatre. Eachfeaturedvisualartistand performancegroupreceivedan arts&culturegrantfromtheCity ofFortMyersin2022,2023or bothgrantcycles.TheCityof FortMyersArts&CultureGrant programisdesignedtosupport andfostertheartsorganizations andindividualartistswhocontributetotheflourishingartsandculturescenethatdistinguishesthecity.

LindaBensonisaseasonedartisthereinSouthwest

Floridaandhasalwayssurroundedherselfwithart.Bensonworked forover20yearsasaprofessional creativeartist,workingonthe mainlandandtheislands.Asa retiredcommercialartist,shenow channelshercreativeenergies intoteachingart.

StaceyBrownisanative SouthwestFloridaartistwho worksprimarilyinmixedmedia paintingsandcollageartoncanvasandpaper.

MarthaDelaCruzisanAfroTainoartistwhoutilizesvideos, installationsandsculptureto investigateissuesofcoloniality, decolonization,identity,race,and power.Herpracticeisguidedby hercolonialwoundandthedesire tochangetherealitiesoftheglobalsouth.

RolandRuoccoconveyshis perceptionoftheworldaround himthroughartworksthatinvolve diversesubjectmatter,artisticstyles,andmedia. Formoreinformation,call239-939-2787orvisitat www.ArtInLee.org

TribbyArtsCenterfeatures73artists

Artworksby73artistsareondisplay nowthroughJune22inthetwonewest exhibitionstoopeninShellPoint’sTribby ArtsCenter.

OndisplayintheShellPointGallery, SeeingRed:WorksbyShellPointArtists &Writersfeaturesworkinawidevariety ofmediums,includingceramics,fused andstainedglass,paintings,digitaland printedphotographs,textiles,wood,and mixedmedia.

Jurorsselected64outofnearly100 submissionsfordisplayintheexhibition, with17oftheselectedworksreceiving perfectscoresontheratingsystem.In all,theobjectsinSeeingRedrepresent 46ShellPointresidentartists,several beingworkingorretiredprofessional artists.

Garneringthejurors’topscoreswere glassworksbyMichaelArmstrong,Vicki Bundschu,andJeannetteLindman; mixedmediapiecesbyPatricia ArmstrongandJanFrieden;paintingsby CarolynBachman,KarenMeredith,Anita

Putnam,andHelga Weichselbaum;photographsby TheresaBaldwin,HelenDonegan, andJohnIppensen;aceramic workbyDougHeatherly;andtextilesbyCarolSt.ClairandBibi Stein.

SeeingRedalsodisplaysten textsbyShellPointwriterswho alsoreflectedonthetheme.

Concurrentlyandinitssecond floorLegacyandOverlookgalleries,theTribbyisdisplaying28 stunningartquiltsinArtistas Muse:The20thAnniversary ExhibitionofArtQuilters Unlimited.

Finally,intheTribby CollaborationsGalleryandasa complementtotheSeeingRed exhibition,thedisplaySeeingRed: BytheBook:ArtworksbyYouthof theHeightsCenterArtProgramispresented.

TribbyArtsCenterislocatedat17281

OnParBlvd.withintheCoastal CommonsneighborhoodofShellPoint.

FormoreinformationaboutTribby ArtsCenter,call239-415-5667.

CarolSt.Clair

LindaBenson

PamelaJonesisfirstguestartistat newlocationforDAASCo-OpGallery

InthemonthofMay,DAASCoOpArtGallery&Giftsishostingthe veryfirstguestartistexhibitionat theirnewlocationintheAlliancefor theArtscampus.

ArtistPamelaJonespresentsher GypsyJazzcollection,withanopeningreceptionscheduledforFriday, May3from5:30to9p.m.TheexhibitionwillbeondisplaytoJune2.

OriginallyfromMissouri,Jonesis aself-taughtmixedmediaartistwho movedtoSouthwestFloridain2012. Soonafter,theurgetoexpressherselfkickedin.Pamela’sworkconsistsofhighlydetailedassemblages madewithrepurposedobjects,thrift storetreasuresandfascinatingfinds. Herartpathhasbeeninspiredby profoundpersonalevents,suchas seeingaCatholicreliquaryforthe firsttime,passingoutatthesightof clownsatage3anddiscovering ancestryinBohemia.

“Ialwayshavebeenattractedto

religious,ethnic,andfolkloricimagery,roadsidememorials,homealtarsandshrinesandoutsiderart.So,it’sno surprisemyartleanstowardassemblageandmixed media.RecentlyIshiftedtofiberartwiththeGypsy Jazzseries,inspiredbymyloveofthevibrantmusicof legendaryguitaristDjangoReinhardtandthecolorsand texturesofgypsylife,”commentstheartist,whoseartworkhasbeenjuriedintonumerousprestigiouslocal, regional,andnationalexhibitions,andisheldinprivate collectionsacrosstheU.S.

“Ilovediscoveringelementstotransformintoworks ofartandtrulybelieveMoreIsMore.Ienjoythe processofmakingart:solvingproblems,findingtheperfectelement,deconstructing,reconstructingandalotof justsittingandstaring--andknowingwhentostop.Also, Iliketocreateartworkinaseries,toexplorevarious aspectsofaunifyingtheme.Irarelycanstopatjustone piece,”concludesJones.

DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Giftsisnowlocatedat 10051McGregorBlvd.,suite104inFortMyers(adjacenttoArts&EatsCafé)intheAlliancefortheArts Campus.Thegallery’sbusinesshoursareWednesday toSundayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Infoaboutthevenue orhowtobecomeamemberisfoundatdaascoop.com orbycalling239-955-0422.

MaydisplaysatVisualArtsCenterinPuntaGorda

TheVisualArtsCentreinPunta Gordahasanotherbusyschedule inMay.

AreceptionforPlanetEarth exhibitbyBirgitTodewillbeheld May2from5:30–7p.m.Tode’s exhibitrunsthroughMay9.

Getreadytobeamazedbythe artisticbrillianceofourVisualArts Centerstaffandinstructorsasthey presentTeamPalletinthemain galleryMay7-24.Thisexhibition willfeatureadiversearrayoftalent includingstunningjewelrypieces, captivatingpaintings,intricateresin art,exquisitepottery,andmuch more.Ourinstructors,whoaretopnotchartistsintheirownright,will beshowcasingtheirwork,giving youauniqueinsightintotheircreativeminds.

Kate’sKollectionwillbeondisplayMay7–24.KatePrzepadlois alifelongpainterandmemberof theVisualArtsCenter.Inthisonewomanshowshedisplaysavariety ofherwork.“Ialwaysfoundgreat satisfactionandbeautyincreation."Ienjoymanycreative outlets,butitispaintingthatIreallygetlostin."

AwakeningsexhibitbySAQAFloridaStudioArtQuiltAssociation opensMay13andrunsthrough May24.SAQAiscommittedto championingtheartquiltandthe talentedindividualsbehindthem. Whetheryou'reanartist,acollector, orsimplyanenthusiast,weare heretoprovideyouwiththeinspirationandtoolsneededtofuelyour loveforartquilts.Bybecominga partofourvibrantcreativecommunity,youcancontributetothemovementofestablishingtheartquiltas arespectedformoffineartglobally.

AreceptionissetforMay16 from5:30to7p.m.forthetalented artistsfeaturedintheshowsTeam Pallet,Kate’sKollection,and Awakenings.

Additionally,theBackinTime exhibitandaPauletteMorrissey exhibitwillopenonMay29andrun intoearlyJuly.

TheVisualArtsCenterislocatedat210MaudSt.inPunta Gorda.

Formoredetails,call941-639-8810orvisitonlineat www.visualartcenter.org

ArtsBonitaopenstwoexhibitsinMay

TwonewexhibitswillopeninMay atArtsBonita’stwocenters.

TwoSidestoEverything:TheArt ofJoanSonnenbergwillbeondisplay May2–June20attheHinman GalleryIntheRoundatthe PerformingArtsCenter,10150Bonita BeachRoad.

Anopeningreceptionwillbeheld Thursday,May2from6to8p.m.at thePerformingArtsCenter.

Dismissingthecaveatofadheringto oneparticularstyleormannerof thinking,theartofJoanSonnenberg addressesthedichotomyofabstract andrealismbyembracingboth–teachingusthatinlifethereare alwaystwosidestoeverything.Joan Sonnenbergisahighlyaccomplished andprolificfineartistbasedin Naples.

Ahighschoolstudentshowcase exhibitwillbeondisplayMay23–30 attheVisualArtsCenter,26100Old 41Road.

JoinArtsBonitaincelebratingthe creativityandtalentofourlocalhigh

schoolstudents.Showcasingthe remarkableworksofbuddingartists fromvarioushighschoolsinthearea, thisexhibitionpromisestoigniteyour imaginationandinspireawe.

Fromvibrantpaintingstointricate sculptures,theexhibitionwillfeature adiverserangeofartisticexpressions,eachofferingauniqueglimpse intothemindsoftheseyoungvisionaries.Inadditiontoshowcasingtheir artisticdedication,exhibitingseniors vieforcollegescholarships.Witness theseyoungartistsastheycompete foropportunitiestofurthertheireducationandpursuetheirdreamsinthe worldofart.Aclosingreceptionis plannedforMay30from6to8p.m.

Meanwhile,twoexistingexhibits remainondisplayattheVisualArts CenterthroughMay16.Theyare VoicesThroughAbstraction,ajuried show,andAFusionofOrchidsandAI byphotographerandformerscientist MorrisHerstein.

FormoreaboutArtsBonita,call 239-495-8989orvisitartsbonita.org

“Nexus”byKarolKusmaul-Awakeningsexhibit

JoanSonnenberg

STARability,DharmaLefevreatDavisArtCenter

TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter hastwoartexhibitionsopeningduringArt WalkonFriday,May3.

DivergentInspiration,aninclusivegroup showbySTARabilityFoundation,willbe featuredinthedownstairsGrandAtrium, andtheshowSerendipitybyartistDharma Lefevrewillbeondisplayintheupstairs CapitalGallery.

Arthasalwaysbeenagreattooltohelp humanbeingsrepresentthemselves, becausenoonecantrulyknowhowothers perceivetheworldandtheuniverse.Every brainfunctionsinvastlyuniqueanddivergentways,withorwithouta“disability.”The STARabilityFoundationpresentsaspacethemedexhibittoappreciatethetherapeutic,skill-building,andlife-enhancing processofmakingart.DivergentInspiration encouragesvisitorsandartloverstosee lifeandartfromatotallynewperspective: TheviewpointofSTARabilityFoundation’s STARsandTrailblazers.Thisexhibitwill featureandofferforsaleartworkcreated byparticipantsoftheSTARabilitycommunity.STARabilityFoundationtransformsthe livesofhundredsofpeoplewithintellectual anddevelopmentaldisabilitiesthroughdaily in-personandvirtualprograms,plusvocationaltrainingandemploymentsupport.

DharmaLefevreisanartistbasedin

FortMyerswhouses vivid,dreamycolorsto takeherviewerstoan imaginarymythological world.Throughacrylics andwatercolors, Dharmacreatesart piecesthatdance aroundstoriesoffantasy,alwaysaddingher ownelements.She strivestobringvibrantly colorfulelementsinto spaceswherethey weren’tbefore,creating asenseofmagicand whimsythatishardto ignore.Dharma’sgoal istocreateartthat deliversasenseof peace,andthattransportsviewersfarand widetoaworldthatshe desirestoshare.She succeedsincreatinga fantasyworld,fullof subtlevibrancyand longingforthe unknown,whilesharingstoriesofthebeautifulmythologythathasinspiredhersincea smallchild.

Openingnightforboth exhibitswillbeMay3from 6to10p.m.Onthe rooftop,ThePatinaTurners performduringArtWalkat Sidney’sRooftopSculpture Gardenfrom7-11p.m. BothexhibitswillbeondisplaythroughMay30.The Sidney&BerneDavisArt Centerislocatedat2301FirstSt.inthe historicdowntownFortMyersRiverDistrict. Formoreinformation,call239-333-1933or visitthewebsiteatwww.sbdac.com

STARabilityFoundation

DharmaLefevre

SpringshowopensMay9atCOCOArtGalleryinEstero

TheArtCouncilofSouthwest Florida(ACSWF)willhostitsBiannualSpringShowatCOCOArt GalleryinEsteroMay9-June1.

Eighteenartorganizationsfall undertheumbrellaoftheACSWF. Thespringshowisamember’s showwhereseveraldifferentart mediumswillberepresented.

Photography,painting/drawings, sculpture,textiles,ceramics,collage/mixedmediaareallexamples ofartworkthatmaybeexhibitedin theshow.

Areceptiontocelebrateandgive awardswillbeheldonMay9from5-7pm.Smallbitesand beverageswillbeavailable.Artistswillbeminglingsoyoumay

meettheartistofmanyoftheshown artworks.

TheEsteroArtGalleryisopen dailyfrom11a.m.–5p.m.Itisan artistrungalleryandtheworking artistsonanygivendayarealways overjoyedtospeakwithotherart enthusiasts.TheCOCOArtGalleryin Esteroislocatedat8074

MediterraneanDriveatCoconutPoint Mall.Call239-949-3073formore details.

TheartcouncilalsohasaCOCO artGalleryinNaplesat1758Tamiami TrailNorthintheCoastlandCenter. Call239-436-3530formoreinformation.Findoutmoreabout thecouncilandthegalleriesonlineatwww.cocoartgallery.com

RebeccaChristopherexhibitatArtsforACT

ArtsforACTGallery,locatedat2265First St.indowntownFortMyers,welcomes RebeccaChristopherasthefeaturedartistsin May.AnopeningreceptionwillbeheldFriday, May3from5to9p.m.inconjunctionwithFort MyersArtWalk.

Rebeccastarteddrawingandpaintingata youngage,andbytheteenyears,herhobby hadgrowntoapassion.Herfocusinherearly yearswaswatercolorportraits.Rebecca movedtoNewYork,obtainedajob,andhadlittletimeforart.Shemarried,movedto

Tallahassee,Floridaandhadtwinsandartwas weighlaid,exceptfordoingchalkdrawings withherchildren.DuringtheCOVIDpandemic, Rebeccafinallyhadtimetopursueartagain. Rebeccabegantoplayanddiscoverthepossibilityofabstracts.Inwatchingpourvideos,she decidedtomixheracrylicwithpouringmedium,thensweptthemélangeofpremixedcolors ontoacanvasandletthecolorguideher. Veeringfromtraditionalbrushes,shespread hercolorswithapaletteknifeandblewthen intoshapeswithastraw.

TowerGalleryonSanibel showcasesJoAnneBedient

TowerGalleryonSanibelisacooperativeconsistingof25artistsintwodimensionalandthree-dimensional mediumssuchasoil,acrylic,watercolor,photography,ceramic,jewelry,fiber, wood,glassandmetal.

JoAnneBedientispartofthatcooperativeandisaceramicandmixed mediaartist.

ShehasbeenwiththeTower Gallery32outofthe42yearsit'sbeen inexistence.Primarilyaceramicartist, sheisahandbuilder(worknotdone onapotter'swheel)withmostofher ceramicworkfiredinarakukiln.

JoAnneisprobablybestknown throughtheyearsforherwhimsical ceramicshoeswhichsheisresurrect-

ingfora"comingsoon"springand summershowingatTowerGallery.She isalsodoingsomeprintmaking-some areoncanvasormattedandframed andsomearecollagedontoherclay formswith"HookedandRedHot"as examplesoftheprintscollagedonto ceramicforms.

Shedoesnotsticktoonethemeor subject.Youneverknowwhatyou'll find,butitwillalwayshaveatouchof sophisticatedwhimseyinvolved.

TowerGalleryislocatedat751 TarponBayRoadonSanibelandis opensevendaysaweekfrom11a.m. to6p.m.Formoredetails,callthe galleryat239-472-4557orvisitonline atwww.towergallery.net

JoAnneBedient

TracyPospeck

LiveMusic,Theatre, ArtExhibits,Concerts andSpecialEvents

ONGOING

Route66:ARockinRoadTrip

ThroughMay4

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

TheLaboratoryTheaterofFlorida presentsCrocodileFever

ThroughMay5

LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida 1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers 239-218-0481

JosephandTheAmazing TechnicolorDreamcoat

ThroughMay5

PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 239-495-8989

TheatreZonepresents CarrietheMusical

ThroughMay5

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

Godspell

ThroughMay12

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

PerfectWedding

ThroughMay19

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

NaplesPlayers:ClueonStage ThroughMay19

McSpaddenHall, NaplesUnitedChurchofChrist, 5200CraytonRoad,Naples 239-263-7990

FloridaRepertoryTheatre presentsOleanna

ThroughMay19

ArtStageStudioTheatre, BayStreet,DowntownFortMyers 239-332-4488

TheAddamsFamily ThroughMay25

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

SeeingRed,ArtistasMuseexhibits ThroughJune22

TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers, 239-415-5667

WED-1

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

RockinRandy-6p.m.

MichaelD’Amore-7p.m.

CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

CJ&Pearl

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

LeeBirchfield-1p.m.

PanDaveSteelDrums-5p.m. Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 239-790-5786

RobNorum

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

LatinDancewithAngela

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

EricClapton,StevieRayVaughan, JimiHendrix,Santanatribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

JoshRowand

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

THU-2

AlanSmall

OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3856

SheldonUpchurch

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

TwoSidestoEverything: JoanSonnenbergexhibit May2-June20 HinmanGallery,PerformingArts Center,10150BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings,Reception6-8 p.m.,239-495-8989

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

Cayman

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

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

BirgitTodeexhibitreception VisualArtsCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda 5:30p.m.,941-639-8810

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

FloridaRepertoryTheatre presents2024PlayLabFestival May2-5 HistoricArcadeTheatre, BayStreet,DowntownFortMyers 239-332-4488

SolReal

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

HarlemGlobetrotters

HertzArena, 11000EverbladesParkway,Estero 7p.m.,239-948-7825

FRI-3

EmanuelZuckermanIII

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

GypsyJazzexhibit

featuringPamelaJones

ThroughJune2

DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Gifts, 10051McGregorBlvd.,suite104, FortMyers,Reception5:30-9p.m. 239-955-0422

AlterEagles

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

RewindBand

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

N2LTrio-6p.m.

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

DivergentInspirationexhibit May3-30

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

LaMafia,Masizzzoinconcert SeminoleCasinoHotel, 506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 9p.m.,outdoors, www.moreinparadise.com

BiennialArtistGrant Recipientexhibit

ThroughJune1

AlliancefortheArts,10091 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers Reception5-7p.m.239-939-2787

Tina

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-8p.m.,239-995-2141

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

RebeccaChristopherexhibit

ArtsforACTGallery

2265FirstSt.,FortMyers 5-9p.m.,exhibitendsJune3 239-337-5050

13South

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

LegendsConcert:Brooksand Dunn,GarthBrookstributes

ParadiseCoastSportsComplex, 3940CityGateBlvd.N,Naples 5:30-9:30p.m. www.legendsconcertseries.com

EndlessSummer

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

DharmaLefevreexhibit

May3-30

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

SAT-4

PaulaCanon

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

KentuckyDerbyParty

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,partystartsat11a.m.,race at6p.m.,specialsallday,derby hatcontest,239-995-2141

SteveMiller,DoobieBrothers andCreedencetribute

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

ACMA:HymnforHer

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

KentuckyDerbyParty-4p.m. GumbyNavedo-6p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

JazzwithKatelynandJules AlliancefortheArts,10091 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.239-939-2787

Rocker

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-11p.m.,239-540-8454

ClaireLiparulo

BeaconSocialDrinkery

atLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 1-4p.m.,239-314-3723

JacobEngleking

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

StephenMarleyinconcert

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

LaurieandRustyWright

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

SUN-5

KatieDietz OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 12:30-3:30p.m.,239-314-3856

TheVivaBand,RockinintheUSA Bert’sBackPorchLive atTwistedFork,2208ElJobean Road,PortCharlotte 1p.m.,941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

Deb&TheDynamics-6p.m. TapMonkeys-5p.m. Latindancesocial-6p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

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

ACMASongwritersCircle

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

RocktheDock:AmericanMade Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

DeltaCrossing

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

Charlie

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

GulfCoastSymphonyFellows

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

MON-6

MariaSimic

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

EdZiehm

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

TUE - 7

Beth Anne

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p m , 239-995-2141

Dueling Pianos - 6:30 p.m.

The Fir m Jazz & Blues - 6:30 p.m.

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

Danny Sinoff Trio

Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd , Fort Myers, 7 p m , 239-415-5667

Indigo Girls in concert

Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7:30 p m , 239-481-4849

Doyle of The Misfits & Otep in concert

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

Gallery opening reception

Harbour View Galler y, 5789 Cape Harbour Drive, suite 104, Cape Coral, 6 - 8 p m , featured artists

Jacqueline Philp and Sandy Jones, harbour viewgaller y com

Bill Beck

The Center Bar,

The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p m , www thecenterbar com

WED - 8

CJ & Pearl

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p m , 239-995-2141

Lee Birchfield - 1 p.m.

Pan Dave Steel Drums - 5 p m Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 239-790-5786

Michael Dutra - Sinatra tribute

Lobby Bar at Luminar y Hotel & Co , 2200 Edwards Dr , Fort Myers 6 - 9 p m , 239-314-3723

Rob Norum

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

Smokin Aces - 6 p.m.

Erich dance party - 6:30 p m

Latin dance social - 6 p m

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

Wednesday Night Market

Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 5 - 8 p m 239-939-2787

Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand tribute

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

Wednesdays with DJ Don Fresh

Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers 8 p m , 239-333-1933

Josh Rowand

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

THU - 9

Sheldon Upchurch

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p m , 239-995-2141

Smokin Aces

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

COCO Art Gallery reception

COCO Art Galler y at Coconut Point, 8074 Mediterranean Drive, Estero 5 - 7 p m Spring show reception and awards, 239-949-3073

Michael Jay

Oxbow Bar & Grill, 1300 Hendr y St , Fort Myers 6 - 9 p m , 239-314-3856

Scott Par mer Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

The Incorrigibles Unplugged Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p m , 239-495-8989

Tom Petty, America, Crosby Stills

Nash & Young tribute

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

Texas Hippie Coalition in concert

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

Tide Up

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

Evening on Fifth 5th Avenue South, Naples 6:30 - 9:30 p m , 239-248-4151

Latin Night with DJ JC

Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers 8 p m , 239-333-1933

FRI - 10

Thunder Beach, Maiden Cane

Bert’s Back Porch Live at Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte

6:30 p m , 941-235-3675

VIP at twistedfork freshtix com

Tina

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 8 p m , 239-995-2141

Tony David - 6 p m

Elvis tribute - 7:30 p.m.

Mike Rivera and Vien The Comic Doc - 7 p m

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

Enchanted Forests & Poisoned Apples exhibit reception

Cape Coral Art Center, 4533 Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral Reception May 10 from 5 - 7 p m , exhibit runs May 3 - June 27 239-574-0802

Fabulous Girls of Motown

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

Sheena Brook

Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers 8 p m , 239-333-1933

Flamencodanza

Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 7:30 p m 239-939-2787

Endless Summer Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

Dirty Work

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

Carling Witt

Lobby Bar at Luminar y Hotel & Co , 2200 Edwards Dr , Fort Myers 6 - 9 p m , 239-314-3723

The Charlotte Players: Star Search

Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte 7:30 p m , 941-255-1022

Glenn Crytzer Quartet

Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers 7:30 p m , 239-333-1933

Johnny Caribe & The Hurricanes

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

Kateʼs Kollection exhibit will open May 7 and run through May 24 at the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda. “Rainy Days & Mondays” by Kate Przepadlo

SAT-11

MichaelJay

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

MusicandArtNight

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

JoeVRevival

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

Sase

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

Oops,We’reaTroupe

presentsDisorderintheCourt AlliancefortheArts,10091 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.239-939-2787

AlanSmall

BeaconSocialDrinkery atLuminaryHotel&Co., 2200EdwardsDr.,FortMyers 1-4p.m.,239-314-3723

Salsadanceparty-6p.m. TapMonkeys-6p.m. TheDazzlingDelRays-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

JacobEngleking

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

AC/DC,LedZeppelintribute

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

ThunderBeach

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

SUN-12

ThomasO’Brien

OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 12:30-3:30p.m.,239-314-3856

ACMASongwritersCircle

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

ChicagoHeat-5p.m.

Echo-7p.m.

CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

SmokinAces

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

Charlie

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

PaulRazmus

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

Queensrycheinconcert

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

BluesandBloodysConcertSeries

TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, TheShaelynBandat1p.m.,BigAl &TheHeavyweightsat3:30p.m. www.thecenterbar.com

MON-13

Film:TheWindinTheWillows PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings, 7p.m.,239-495-8989

MariaSimic Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

AURA

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

TUE-14

BethAnne

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

ACrackerinTheRitz PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989

LeviJohn

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

ACMASongwritersShowcase CornogPlaza,FortMyersRegional Library,2450FirstSt.,Downtown FortMyers,6p.m.,indoorsifbad weather,www.americanacma.org

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

FortMyershomefororiginalAmericanamusic!

DanPhilgreenopens,7pm HymnforHer

SATURDAY,MAY4

SATURDAY,MAY18

KarenCohenopens,7pm

FredBallopens,7pm Passerine

SATURDAY,JUNE1

MAY14-SONGWRITERSHOWCASE-SEASONFINALE 6pm-CornogPlaza,FortMyersLibrary,Downtown-FREE AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers

Doorsopenat6:30pm. Ticketsatthedoor.

SINGER-SONGWRITERCIRCLE-Sundays2pm-AllFaiths

VisitourFacebookpageandwebsite formoreinfo&fullcalendarofevents www.americanacma.org

TUE-14continued

LindsayGarritson

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

TheFirmJazzandBluesQuintet

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

WED-15

MichaelDutra-Sinatratribute

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

TonyDavid-6p.m.

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

RobNorum

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

CJ&Pearl

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

LeeBirchfield-1p.m. PanDaveSteelDrums-5p.m. Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 239-790-5786

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

WineandPaint-6:30p.m. RooftopKaraoke-8:30p.m.

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

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

THU-16

JohnHousley

OxbowBar&Grill, 1300HendrySt.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,239-314-3856

DuelingPianos

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

GratefulDeadtribute

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

Tina

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-8p.m.,239-995-2141

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

CandlelightConcerts: ATributetoTaylorSwift Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 6and8:30p.m.,239-277-1700

Outsiderz

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

ElvistributeartistDwightIcenhowerwillperformMay10and24 atCapeCabaretDinnerTheaterinCapeCoral.Forreservations, call239-549-3000orvisitonlineatwww.capecabaret.com

SheldonUpchurch

TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4-7p.m.,239-995-2141

Cayman

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

JazzattheMACC

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

F#&%upNightsFortMyers,Vol.5 AlliancefortheArts,10091 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 5p.m.239-939-2787

SmokinAces

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

TheLaboratoryTheaterofFlorida presentsNewPlayContest

May16-18

LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida 1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers 239-218-0481

TheCharlottePlayers: MorningAfterGrace

May16-19

LangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022

Art&PoetryNetworkingEvent

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

DonnaSummer,Madonna, PointerSisters,ArethaFranklin andEttaJamestribute

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

ReceptionforKate’s Kollections,Awakenings andTeamPalletartexhibits VisualArtsCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda 5:30p.m.,941-639-8810

SolReal

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

FRI-17

JohnHousley

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

TheHenrys,SoulCircusCowboys Bert’sBackPorchLive atTwistedFork,2208ElJobean Road,PortCharlotte 6p.m.,941-235-3675

VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

EndlessSummer

Rumrunners,5848Cape HarbourDrive,CapeCoral 1-4p.m.239-790-5786

Backtothe90sConcert May17-19

TheBelleTheatre,2788Santa BarbaraBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-323-5533

TonyDavid-6p.m.

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

HotButteredNuggets

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

RandyandBrad

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

SAT-18

ClaireLiparulo

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

JimmyNightclub-6:30p.m.

Boston&Styxtribute-7:30p.m.

CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

FamilyArtLab

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

DwightIcenhower

ACMA: Jennings and Keller

All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers

Karen Cohen opens, 7 p m , www americanacma org

Jacob Engleking Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

Sase

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p m , 239-995-2141

Bad Latitude

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

Paul Mezzanotte

Beacon Social Drinker y at Luminar y Hotel & Co , 2200 Edwards Dr , Fort Myers 1 - 4 p m , 239-314-3723

Marlow Rosado Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p m , 239-495-8989

Cultural Park Theatre’s 62nd Season Announcement Party Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd , Cape Coral 5 p m , 239-772-5862

Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban tribute

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

Southwest Florida Symphony: 70s, 80s & 90s Unplugged

Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers 7:30 p m , 239-481-4849

Selwyn Birchwood in concert

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

Annual Day of Celtic Music Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda noon - 9 p m , 800-639-0020

South Shore Band

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

SUN - 19

Katie Dietz

Oxbow Bar & Grill, 1300 Hendr y St , Fort Myers 12:30 - 3:30 p m , 239-314-3856

ACMA Songwriters Circle

All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 2 p m , www americanacma org

ABBA tribute - 7 p.m.

Salsa dance party - 6 p m

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

Scott Par mer

Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

Charlie

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p m , 239-995-2141

Phenomenal Animal

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St , Cape Coral, 3 - 6 p m , 239-540-8454

New York Rhythm

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

MON - 20

Maria Simic Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

Ed Ziehm

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

TUE - 21

Beth Anne

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p m , 239-995-2141

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Through June 16

Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 239-800-3292

Bill Beck

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

Dueling Pianos - 6:30 p.m.

The Fir m Jazz & Blues - 6:30 p.m.

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

WED - 22

CJ & Pearl

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p m , 239-995-2141

Smokin Aces - 6 p.m. Latin dance social - 6 p.m. Erich dance party - 6:30 p m

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

Michael Dutra - Sinatra tribute Lobby Bar at Luminar y Hotel & Co , 2200 Edwards Dr , Fort Myers 6 - 9 p m , 239-314-3723

Rob Norum

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

Lee Birchfield - 1 p.m.

Pan Dave Steel Drums - 5 p m Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 239-790-5786

The Charlotte Players:

Mor ning After Grace

May 22 - 26

Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte 941-255-1022

14th Annual

Fort Myers Film Festival

May 22 - 26

Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers www fortmyersfilmfestival com or www sbdac com

Josh Rowand

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

THU - 23

Sheldon Upchurch

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p m , 239-995-2141

Smokin Aces

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

Into The Woods

May 23 - 26

Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd , Cape Coral 239-772-5862

High School student exhibit

May 23 - 30

Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs

Reception May 30 from 6 - 8 p m , 239-495-8989

Roy Rivers tribute to John Denver Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd , Fort Myers, 7 p m , 239-415-5667

Scott Par mer Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

Emanuel Zucker man III

Oxbow Bar & Grill, 1300 Hendr y St , Fort Myers 6 - 9 p m , 239-314-3856

Youth Theatre presents

Alice by Heart

May 23 - 26

Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 239-939-2787

Zach Bartholomew Jazz Quartet Music of Thelonious Monk Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p m , 239-495-8989

Sam Galloway Concert Series: Kameron Marlowe in concert

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

Temptations & Four Tops tribute

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

Danny Masters

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

FRI - 24

Tina

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 8 p m , 239-995-2141

Tody David - 6 p.m.

Elvis tribute - 7:30 p m

Bill “Bull” Ohse and Rob Churchill comedy - 7 p m

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

Nightrain:

The Guns N Roses Experience

Bert’s Back Porch Live at Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte 6:30 p m , 941-235-3675

VIP at twistedfork freshtix com

Friday Nights with DJ Selecta AJ

Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers 8 p m , 239-333-1933

FRI - 24 continued

Endless Summer

Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

Paula Canon

Lobby Bar at Luminar y Hotel & Co , 2200 Edwards Dr , Fort Myers 6 - 9 p m , 239-314-3723

Soapy Tuna

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

Fleetwood Mac tribute

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

SAT - 25

Alan Small

Beacon Social Drinker y at Luminar y Hotel & Co , 2200 Edwards Dr , Fort Myers 1 - 4 p m , 239-314-3723

Majesty of Rock:

Music of Jour ney and Styx

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

Sase

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p m , 239-995-2141

Katie Dietz

Lobby Bar at Luminar y Hotel & Co , 2200 Edwards Dr , Fort Myers 6 - 9 p m , 239-314-3723

Jacob Engleking

Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

Simply-Fi

The Center Bar,

The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p m , www thecenterbar com

The Jersey Beat - 6 p m

Rewind band - 7 p.m.

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

SUN - 26

Sean Paxson

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

Thomas O’Brien

Oxbow Bar & Grill, 1300 Hendr y St , Fort Myers 12:30 - 3:30 p m , 239-314-3856

Paul Razmus Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

Dirty Work

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St , Cape Coral, 3 - 6 p m , 239-540-8454

Charlie

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p m , 239-995-2141

MON - 27

Maria Simic Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

AURA

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

TUE - 28

Beth Anne

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p m , 239-995-2141

Compton & Bennett: A Cracker in The Ritz Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p m , 239-495-8989

The Fir m Jazz & Blues Quintet

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 6:30 p m , 239-549-3000

Levi John Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

Laurie and Rusty Wright

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

WED - 29

Wine and Charcuterie - 6:30 p m

Douglas Coventry - 8 p m

Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers 239-333-1933

Michael Dutra - Sinatra tribute Lobby Bar at Luminar y Hotel & Co , 2200 Edwards Dr , Fort Myers 6 - 9 p m , 239-314-3723

Lee Birchfield

Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m , 239-790-5786

Latin dance social - 6 p.m.

Jacob’s Ladder - 7 p m

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

Rob Norum

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

CJ & Pearl

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 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

THU - 30

Alan Small

Oxbow Bar & Grill, 1300 Hendr y St , Fort Myers 6 - 9 p m , 239-314-3856

Dueling Pianos - 6:30 p.m.

Doobie Brothers, Santana and Steve Miller tribute - 7:30 p.m.

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

Cayman

Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

Sheldon Upchurch

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 7 p m , 239-995-2141

Smokin Aces

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

Into The Woods

May 30 - June 2

Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd , Cape Coral 239-772-5862

Sol Real

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

Fringe Fort Myers Opening Night

Alliance for the Arts, 10091

McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 5 - 8 p m Festival runs through June 2 at the Alliance and Broadway Palm Theatre, 239-939-2787

FRI - 31

Paul Mezzanotte

Lobby Bar at Luminar y Hotel & Co , 2200 Edwards Dr , Fort Myers 6 - 9 p m , 239-314-3723

Fringe Fort Myers

Through June 2

Alliance for the Arts and Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers 239-939-2787 www artinlee org

Johnny Rogers Band

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

Tina

The Shell Factor y & Nature Park, 16554 N Cleveland Ave , N Fort Myers, 4 - 8 p m , 239-995-2141

Phenomenal Animal

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

Billy Currington in concert

Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St , Immokalee 8 p m , outdoors, www moreinparadise com

Endless Summer

Rumrunners, 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral 1 - 4 p m 239-790-5786

Swing!

Through June 22

Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd , Fort Myers 239-278-4422

Retro Dance Party

Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St , Fort Myers 8 p m , 239-333-1933

Wildfire

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

Tony David - 6 p.m.

Deb & The Dynamics - 7 p m

Jeff Gerbino and Jason Damm comedy - 7 p m

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd , Cape Coral 239-549-3000

Avarietyofsounds atTribbyArtsCenter

ShellPoint’sTribbyArtsCenter Encore!Seasonoffersjazz,classical,popandAmericanaconcerts. PianistJavorBracicperforms onThursday,May2at7p.m. Immerseyourselfintheinthe timelessbrillianceofFranzLiszt’s pianomasterpieces—fromthe etherealbeautyofhisConcert Etude“UnSospiro,”tothedreamlikemelodiesofLiebestraumNo. 3.ThecrowningjeweloftheperformancewillbeLiszt’smagnum opus,thebreathtakingSonatainB minor.

Bracicexplorestherootsof motivicdevelopmentinherited fromBachandBeethoven,a processthatnotonlygaveriseto Wagner’sconceptofleitmotif,but alsofounditswayintothecaptivatingsoundtracksoficonicfilms likeStarWarsandLordofthe Rings.Ticketsare$30.

DannySinoffTriowillperform onTuesday,May7at7p.m.This enchantingmusicalvoyagewith theDannySinoffTriojourneysthrough theheartofjazzstandardsandthetimelessmelodiesoftheGreatAmerican Songbook.Thetriodelvesintotheiconic

worksofmusicallegendslikeCole Porter,GeorgeandIraGershwin, RodgersandHart,JimmyVanHeusen, JohnnyMercerandJeromeKernwhile exploringbelovedclassicsandhidden gems.Thiseveningofsheermusical delightcelebratestherichtapestryof Americanmusichistory.Ticketsare$30.

LindsayGarritsonperformson Tuesday,May14at7p.m.From thequietmagnificenceofJ.S. Bach’sSheepMaySafelyGraze andthetimelesseffervescenceof anearlyBeethovenSonata,tothe poetryofChopin’sbeloved NocturnesandthefireofLiszt’s spectacularSpanishRhapsody, pianistLindsayGarritson’sprogramsimultaneouslyembodies bothtruepoeticbeautyandpure joy.Ticketsare$30.

RoyRiverspaystributetoJohn DenveronThursday,May23at7 p.m.Anaward-winningsingersongwriterinhisownright,with 200songstodate,RoyRivers happenstobetheworld'snumberoneJohnDenvertributeartist.Not onlyisheagiftedwriterand singer,he’salsoanincrediblytalentedguitarist.Rivers’John DenverTributeconcertatthe famousRedRocksAmphitheater inColoradosoldout9,000seats— twice.Ticketsare$30

Topurchaseeventtickets,visit TribbyArtsCenter.comorcalltheTribby BoxOfficeat239-415-5667.

DannySinoff-May7

LindseyGarritson-May14

HymnforHer,Jennings&Keller attheACMAlisteningroominMay

TheAmericanaCommunityMusic Associationkeepsthelivemusicgoingin thewithseveralintimateconcertsattheir listeningroominFortMyers.

TheupcomingscheduleatthelisteningroomincludesHymnforHeronMay 4andJenningsandKelleronMay18, PasserineonJune1andAdamEzra GrouponJune8.

TheACMAwelcomesHymnforHer onSaturday,May4.HymnforHerbegan astheduoofWayneWaxingandLucy Tightsome20yearsagoinPhiladelphia, playinggaragerockandroots-punkvia Waxingondrumswhilealsoplaying eitherguitarorbanjo,andTightoncigarboxguitar,hasblossomedintoatriowith themanytimesadditionofdaughter, Diver,onkeys.Diverhasbeenpartof thetouringunitsincebirth,hustledalong withmomanddadinthetouring

Airstreamastheymadetheirwayaround thecountryonwhatseemedtobea never-endingtour.ACMAsinger-songwriterDanPhilgreenwillopentheMay4 show.

Jennings&KellerwillhittheACMA stageonSaturday,May18.

Theyareanaward-winningnationally touringduobasedoutofFlorida.They offerup21stCenturyAmericanawith influencesinfolk,jazzandrootsmusic. Theyfusemanydifferentmusicalelementsintoauniqueeclecticstylethatis refreshinglydiverse.

DanaKeller,aveteranpedalsteel, dobro,andguitarplayer,hasspentyears performingonstageorinthestudiowith

suchluminariesas VinceGill,Ricky Skaggs,Stevie Wonder,Larry Graham,Marvin Gaye,DaveMason, JohnnyRodriguez andTheAllen Brothers,tonamea few.Danahasbeen anendorseeofthe GretschGuitarand DrumCompanysince 1980.Hisdobroplayinghasbeencalled “jaw-droppinglygood”. Alongwithbeinglaudedforhisworld-class musicianship,heis knownasa“songwriter’ssongwriter”, oftendrawingcomparisonstoGeneClarkandJessie Winchester.

opentheMay18show.

TheACMAwelcomesPasserineon Saturday,June1.

LaurieJenningsOudinisaformer Shakespeareanactresswhohasspent manyyearsonthestage.Hertheater backgroundcombinedwithalifetimeof professionalsinginggivesheranobvious commandofthestageaswellasthe songsshesings.Withavocalstylethat rangesfromearlyJoniMitchellto EmmylouHarris,Laurieleavesaudiencesmesmerizedbyherstunningvocal delivery.

Inthe11yearsofplayingtogether, Jennings&Kellerhavereleased4CDs. Theyhavereceivedaccoladesandairplayfromradiostationsatoneendof thecountrytothe other.Intruetroubadourspirit,Laurie andDanatravelthe countryintheir motorhome,performingatfestivals, cafes,wineriesand houseconcerts. Alongwithdevelopingalargeand loyalfanbase,they haveearnedareputationforquality musicianshipand expertstorytelling.

Localmusician, singer-songwriter KarenCohenwill

Formedin2009,Passerine’sdistinctivesoundcombinesvocalharmonies, thecrisprhythmsofanacousticguitar, thehauntingvoicesofthefiddleand dobro(resonatorslideguitar),theresonantlowsofanacousticbass.With inventivevocalharmoniesandsong-writing,supportedbythesoundsofacoustic strings,thisdynamicgroupoffersafresh takeontraditionalfolkandbluegrass musicaswellasarepertoireoforiginal songsthatrangefromsweetballadsto theedgiersideofcontemporary Americana.

Passerineissinger/songwriter/guitaristCarmelaPedicini,DavidBrainon dobro,SaraStovallonviolinandvocals, andDougConroyonbassguitarand vocals.Theystaybusytouringaround Florida.OutsideofFloridahastaken themasfarnorthasMaineand Massachusetts.In2017,Passerinespent amonthinGermanyduringaninternationalEuropeantour.Theirlatestalbum, “ShinyThings”wasreleasedinMay, 2023.

ACMAmemberandsinger-songwriter FredBallopenstheJune1show.

Doorsopenat6:30pm.formostlisteningroomshows.TheACMAlistening roomislocatedatAllFaithsUnitarian Congregation,2756McGregorBlvd., FortMyers.Formoredetailsandschedules,visitwww.americanacma.orgorfollowthemonFacebook.

TheJacksonsatSeminoleCasinoJune12

World-renownedmusicalgroup TheJacksonswillperformat SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokalee onWednesday,June12at8p.m. withdoorsopeningat7p.m.

TheJacksonshavecelebrated 50yearsasoneofthemostsuccessfulgroupsinmusichistory.

Jackie,Tito,Jermaine,Marlon, andMichael,fivebrothersfrom Gary,Ind.,knownoriginallyasThe Jackson5andlaterTheJacksons, rosetofamefortheircombination ofextraordinarymusicaltalentand spectacularchoreography.

Theyearnedthestatusofpop royaltyinthemusicworld,providingthelaunchingpadforwhat wouldbecomeMichaelJackson’s legendarysolocareer.Thegroup foundinternationalsuccessat Motownin1969withtheirfirstsingle“IWantYouBack”reachingNo.1 ontheBillboardHot100.

Thegroup’snextthreesingles “ABC,”“TheLoveYouSave,”and“I’ll BeThere”followedsuit,makingmusic historywithfourdebutsinglesall reachingNo.1.Theyscored17Top

40singlesontheHot100,following withhitssuchas“NeverCanSay Goodbye”and“DancingMachine.”To date,theirMotownrecordingsalone havesoldmorethan200million.

In1976,thegroupleftMotownfor EpicRecords,andchangedtheir

nametoTheJacksons.They releasedfivehitalbums between1976and1981,includingTheJacksons(1976), Destiny(1978)andTriumph (1980),fromwhichtheyproducedthesmashsingles“Enjoy Yourself,”“BlameItOnThe Boogie,”“ShakeYourBody (DowntotheGround),”and “CanYouFeelIt.”

TheJacksonshavebecome theinspirationforseveralgenerationsofboybands,including TheBackstreetBoys,New Edition,N*SYNC,andNewKids ontheBlock,amongothers.

In1980,TheJacksonswere honoredwithastaronthe HollywoodWalkofFame. Additionally,theywereinducted intotheRockandRollHallof Famein1997andtheVocalGroup HallofFamein1999.

Advanceticketsare$85andare availablefromTicketmasteroronline atwww.moreinparadise.com. Attendeesmustbe21yearsofage. Parkingisfree.

ArtsBonitaoffersamonth ofjazz,rockandLatinmusic

LivemusiccontinuesinMayatArts Bonita.

TheIncorrigiblesUnpluggedkicksoff themonthofmusiconThursday,May9 at7:30p.m.atMoeAuditorium.The IncorrigiblestakeyouonamusicalvoyageasSusieHulcher,RickHoward,and DarrellNutttakecenterstageforan electrifyingacousticconcertexperience.

Thesemasterfulmusicianswilltransportyoubackintimewiththeiconic soundsofthe60s,70sand80s,includingthesoulfulharmoniesofSimonand Garfunkel,infectiousrhythmsofThe Beatles,JoniMitchell’spoeticballads andthesoul-stirringmelodiesofThe MoodyBluesandJimCroce.Sitback, relax,andletthe“songsyouforgotyou remember“sweepyouawayonawave ofnostalgia.Ticketsstartat$35.

Getreadyfortheultimatetropical fiestawithtwo-timeGrammyAwardwinningsensationMarlowRosadoashe takesthestageSaturday,May18at7:30 p.m.

FromMarcAnthonytoElGran Combo,groovetothebestinSalsa, MerengueandCumbia.It’snotjusta show—it’safull-blownLatinclubexperi-

ence.Bethefirsttoknowas Marlowmakesaveryspecial announcementforhisnextseason’slineup,withsultrydancers addingsizzletothestage.

Anunforgettablenightof nonstopfunandirresistible rhythmsawaits.Freesalsa danceclasswithaward-winning dancerandchoreographer MarissaJankowskitakesplace at6:30p.m.attheMoe Auditorium.Ticketsstartat$35.

ZachBartholomewandhis fellowmusicianspresentthe musicofTheloniousMonkon Thursday,May23at7:30p.m.

TheloniousSphereMonk wasoneofAmerica’smost importantjazzpianistsand composers.Heisoneoffive jazzmusicianstohavebeen featuredonthecoverofTime Magazineandisthesecondmost-recordedjazzcomposer afterDukeEllington.

MarlowRosado-May18

Forthisconcert,pianistZach Bartholomewisbringinginaward-winningsaxophonistMarkSmall(former saxophonist andarrangerfor MichaelBuble) tojoinhistrioin showcasing Monk’sunique compositions.

Audiencescanexpectaneveningof rhythmic,dynamicandenergeticjazz youcan’tfindanywhereoutsideofNew YorkCity.Othermusiciansinclude BrandonLeeLewisondrumsandVince DuPontonbass.Ticketsstartat$35.

ThePerformingArtsCenterislocated at10150BonitaBeachRoadinBonita Springs.

Forticketsandmoredetails, call239-495-8989orvisitonlineat www.artsbonita.org

TheIncorrigiblesUnplugged-May9 (DarrellNutt,SusieHulcher&RickyHoward)

ZachBartholomew-May23

SeminoleCasinowelcomesWayneNewton

World-renownedentertainment superstarWayneNewtonwilltake thestageatSeminoleCasinoHotel ImmokaleeSaturday,June1with doorsopeningat7p.m.andthe showbeginningat8p.m.

Recognizedandreveredaround theworld,Newtonisknownforhis iconicsignaturesong,“Danke Schoen”inadditiontocountless othertophitsinglesincluding, “Daddy,Don’tYouWalkSoFast,” “RedRosesforaBlueLady,”“At ThisMoment,”“TheLetter,” “SummerWind”and“Years.”

Newtonhasrecordedand released,todate,anastounding 165albumsinhiscareer.Ina volatile,unforgivingindustrywhere careersandsuccessescanappear anddisappearlikevapors,he residesatopthe“MountRushmore ofEntertainers”etchedinmusic history.Newtonhasperformedlive infrontofmorethan40millionpeopleduringarecord-settingrunof25,000-plusshowsinLas Vegasalone.

Thisremarkablygiftedartist,whocanperform13differentmusicalinstrumentsonstage,hasdonesothroughout

hiscareerwithouteverbeingableto readasinglenoteofmusic. Newton’srareanduniqueabilities onlyfurtherepitomizethewealthof talent,glamourandunquenchable energythatisLasVegas.

Inadditiontohisliveprowesson stage,Newtonhaslongsinceestablishedhimselfasanaccomplished andsoughtafteractor,bothontelevisionandthesilverscreen,having appearedinsuchmemorablemovies as“VegasVacation”andtheclassic JamesBondthriller,“LicensetoKill.”

Blessedwithanexceptionalwork ethicaswellastheenergyandheart togive100percenttoeachand everyperformance,Newtonalsodisplaysaninnategiftandabilityto connectwithhisaudienceeachand everynight,adeptlytailoringand craftingeachshowtotheneedsand moodsofeachindividualaudience. Newtonknowsandloveshisaudiencesandtheyrespondinkind everynightthroughouttheyears.

Ticketsstartat$65andareavailablefromTicketmaster oratwww.moreinparadise.com.Attendeesmustbe21. Parkingisfree.

MaymusicatDavisArtCenter

TheSidneyandBerneDavis ArtCenterindowntownFort Myershasanothermonthof greatmusicinMay.

Ontherooftop,FridayNights atSidney’swillpresentThe PatinaTurnersduringArtWalk onFriday,May3atSidney’s RooftopSculptureGardenfrom 7to11p.m.ThePatinaTurners areanoriginal,instrumental “Surfabilly”bandbringinga blendofrockabillyandsurfguitarrock,alongwitheachmember’suniquemusicalinfluences, tocreateasoundandvibeto carrytheclassicAmericanRock &Rolltorchintothemodernera andbeyond.

TheJazzyNightsSeries wrapsuponFriday,May10with aperformanceinthegrandatriumbyGlennCrytzerQuartetat 7:30p.m.Advancegeneraladmission ticketsstartat$45.

GlennCrytzerisaNewYorkCity basedbandleader,arranger,composer,

guitaristandvocalistwhoisinlovewith themusicofthejazzageandswingera.

Whilecompletinghisformaltraininginclassicalcompositionandcello attheClevelandInstituteof MusicandtheFloridaState University,Glenntookup dancingtheLindyHopasa hobby.ThroughtheLindy, hisloveofearlyjazzgrew, buthelamentedthatthere weresofewmusicalgroups thatspecializedauthentic performanceofhisfavorite kindofmusic.Glenndecidedtoputhismusicaltrainingtouse,taughthimself guitar,banjo,andjazz arranging,andsetabout

bringingtolifethemusicheloved.

Nowinhismid30s,Glennhas becomeastapleinNewYorkCity’s jazzsceneasaguitaristandbandleader.Hehasreleased8albums withhisbigbandandcombosand dozensofhisrecordingshavebeen featuredinfilmsandTVshowsseekingtoevokethesoundofthegolden ageofradio.In2017,hisbigband wasnamedBestGroupinNewYork intheNYCJazzAwards.

Localsinger-songwriterfavorite SheenaBrookwillperformFriday, May10from8to11p.m.atthe rooftopbar.

HotButteredNuggetswillperform atSidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden onFriday,May17from8to11p.m.

Formoreinformationandtickets, call239-333-1933orvisitthewebsite atwww.sbdac.com.

Thecenterislocatedat2301First St.inthehistoricdowntownFortMyers RiverDistrict.

HotButteredNuggets-May17

ThePatinaTurners-May3

GlennCrytzer-May10

HunterHayes atSeminoleCasino HotelonAugust3

SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokalee hostsGrammyAwardnomineeHunter HayesliveinconcertSaturday,Aug.3 withdoorsopeningat7p.m.andthe showbeginningat8p.m.

Amulti-instrumentalistandplatinum-sellingartist,Hayesisanembodimentofthetypeofmusicianwho embraceschangeandstrivesto rewritetherules.Afterdebutingonthe scenewithaplatinum-certifiedalbum, Hayeshaschartedhisownpath,movingfromhiscountryrootsintothe genre-bendingworldthathewasdestinedfor.

Onhisalbum,“RedSky,”the singer-songwriterisexecutingatthe highestlevelofhismusicalcareer: craftingmemorablemelodiesand instantlycatchyhooksalbeitwitha top-notchmusician’sdiscerningear.

Hismusicisbotha reflectionofhisinfluences,andaproductof hisprodigiousmultiinstrumentaltalents, reflectedbythefactthat heplayseveryinstrumentonhisrecords.

TheLouisiananative hasgarneredovertwo billionon-demandglobal streamssincethe releaseofhisdebut album,alongwithsix goldandplatinum-certifiedsingles.Inadditiontohislegendaryheadliningshows,Hayeshas touredwithsuperstarslikeTaylorSwift andCarrieUnderwood,andhasheadlinedsold-outshowsacrosstheUnited States,Canada,EuropeandAsia.With

FRIDAY,APRIL26

RodStewart,TomJones, MeatLoaf,LindaRonstadt, PatsyCline,CelineDion

SATURDAY,APRIL27

MajestyofRock-Journey&Styx

WEDNESDAY,MAY1

EricClapton,StevieRayVaughan, BobDylan,JimiHendrix, Santana,StrayCats&more

THURSDAY,MAY2

JohnnyRogersBand:CountryLegends

FRIDAY,MAY3

AlterEagles

SATURDAY,MAY4

SteveMiller,DoobieBrothers, CreedenceClearwaterRevival

WEDNESDAY,MAY8

NeilDiamond&BarbraStreisand

THURSDAY,MAY9

TomPetty,America, CrosbyStillsNash&Young

FRIDAY,MAY10

FabulousGirlsofMotown

over50awardnominationsandwins, includingfiveGrammynominations, Hayesisjustgettingstarted.

Ticketsstartat$59andareavailablefromTicketmasteroratwww.moreinparadise.com.Attendeesmustbe 21.Parkingisfree.

SATURDAY,MAY11

AC/DCandLedZeppelin

WEDNESDAY,MAY15

RodStewart,TomJones, MeatLoaf,LindaRonstadt, PatsyCline,CelineDion

THURSDAY,MAY16

CUSTOMERAPPRECIATIONNIGHT

DonnaSummer,Madonna,Pointer Sisters,EttaJames,ArethaFranklin

FRIDAY,MAY17

TheGratefulDead

SATURDAY,MAY18

TaylorSwift,CarrieUnderwood,Kenny Chesney,LukeBryan,KeithUrban

THURSDAY,MAY23

TheTemptations&TheFourTops

FRIDAY,MAY24

FleetwoodMac

SATURDAY,MAY25

MajestyofRock-Journey&Styx

FRIDAY,MAY31

JohnnyRogersBand:Elvis,RoyOrbison, BuddyHolly,JerryLeeLewis

PERFORMANCES INSWFLORIDA

APR25

ChrisJanson SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

APR26

WheelerWalkerJr. TheRanch,FortMyers

APR28

BrandonLake HertzArena,Estero

APR30

GeorgeThorogood &TheDestroyers Artis–Naples

MAY3

LaMafia SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

MAY4

StephenMarley SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

MAY7

IndigoGirls BBMannHall,FortMyers

Doyle&Otep TheRanch,FortMyers

StephenMarley

MAY9

TexasHippieCoalition TheRanch,FortMyers

MAY12

Queensryche TheRanch,FortMyers

MAY18

SelwynBirchwood TheRanch,FortMyers

MAY23

KameronMarlowe TheRanch,FortMyers

MAY31

BillyCurrington SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

JUN1

WayneNewton SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

AUG2

JohnLodge SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

AUG3

HunterHayes SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

SEP13

DillonCarmichael &GeorgeBirge TheRanch,FortMyers

JUN12

TheJacksons SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

JUN15

CollieBuddz TheRanch,FortMyers

JUN21

RyanMontgomery TheRanch,FortMyers

JUL12

JorgeCeledon SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

SEP20

49Winchester TheRanch,FortMyers

OCT10

MercyMe HertzArena,Estero

OCT22

BarenakedLadies, ToadtheWetSprocket BBMannHall,FortMyers

Dailyconcertupdatesat HappeningsMagazine.net

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BillyCurringtonperformsMay31outdoorsatSeminoleCasino HotelImmokalee.Forticketsandinfo,visitmoreinparadise.com

Billy Currington

StephenMarleywithspecialguestInnerCirclewillperformMay4atSeminoleCasinoHotel Immokalee.Forticketsandmoreinformation,visitmoreinparadise.com photobyMikeLue

Rockandcountryshowsat TheRanchConcertHall

TheRanchConcertHall& SalooninFortMyersperformance scheduleisfilledwithnationalrock andcountryartists.

Here’swhat’sonthescheduleat presstime:

TheSamGallowayFord ConcertSeriespresentsNBC’sThe VoicefinalistKameronMarloweon May23onhisICanLietourwith specialguestsTuckerWetmore andLaciKayeBooth.Hewasa finalistonSeason15ofTheVoice in2018.Kameron’snextalbum Keepin’theLightsonisscheduled tobereleasedMay31.Doorsopen at7p.m.,andtheshowstartsat approximately8p.m.

Marlowehasbeennominated foranAcademyofCountryMusic Awardfornewmaleartistofthe year.TheACMAwardsshowairs liveMay16onPrimeVideo.

Inthefall,theSamGalloway ConcertSerieswelcomesDillonCarmichaelandGeorgeBirge onSept.13.

OtherupcomingshowsatTheRanchConcertHall(notpart oftheSamGallowayseries)includeWalkerWheelerJr.on April26,DoyleofTheMisfitsandOTOPonMay7,Texas HippieCoalitiononMay9,QueensrycheonMay12,Selwyn BirchwoodonMay18,CollieBuddzonJune15,Ryan MontgomeryonJune21and49WinchesteronSept.20.

Forticketsandmoreinformation,visitonlineat theranchfortmyers.com.

TheRanchConcert HallandSalooncanbe reachedbycalling239985-9839.

Formostconcerts,the doorsopenat7p.m.at TheRanchConcertHall& Saloon,whichislocated at2158ColonialBlvd.in FortMyers.

GeorgeBirge-Sept.13

DillonCarmichael-Sept.13

CollieBuddz-June15

KameronMarlowe-May23

TexasHippieCoalition-May9

FortMyersFilmFestivalMay22-26 atSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter

TheFortMyersFilmFestival’s14th annualsoireeissettotakeplacefrom May22-26attheSidney&Berne DavisArtCenter.

“HellbentonBoogie”willkickoff thisyear’sfestivitiesattheSidney& BerneDavisArtCenterwithastarstuddedredcarpetrolloutreceptionon Wednesday,May22.Theeventwill includehighfashion,drinks,dancing, music,andfilmmakersattendingfrom aroundtheworld.

Thefilmwascompletelyshotin Floridaandisdirectedandproduced byVitoTrupiano,executiveproduced byK.C.Schulberg,andstarsShiloh Fernandez,EmilyTremaine Fernandez,RyanRamirez,andJohn Farley.Starsfromtheeventwillattend aprivatereceptionbeforethescreeningandwillbepresentforaQ&A afterward.Thenightwillfeaturechampagnetoasts,paparazzi,delicious treatsforVIPattendees,andanafter partyontheroofoftheSBDACwith fun,dancing,andanightnevertoforget.

TheFortMyersFilmFestivalwillbe benefitingseveralnonprofitsthisyear includingFloridaArtsInc.,#KindLee, RaddatzFoundation,FODASAand Kimmie’sRecoveryZone.

Theexclusivepartybeforethe biggestfilmpartyoftheyearwiththe biggeststarsoftheweekandbenefit fourgreatcausesMay22from5to6 p.m.attheSidney&BerneDavisArt Center.

Jointhisprivatedonorreception hostedbyColePeacockandGina Birchwiththestarsfromthisyear's officialFMFFfilmsfrom5-6p.m.inthe CapitalGalleryoftheSidney&Berne DavisArtCenterbeforetheopening nightredcarpetreceptionandfilm. Rubshoulders,getyourpictureswith thestars,haveamazingcocktailsand foodfromJordan'swithdessertsfrom AuxDeliciesandanopenbarwiththe featureddrinkofthenight“Star Sipping”byCaptivaSpiritsinthisintimateandprivatedonoreventtobenefitFloridaArtsInc.,Raddatz Foundation,KindLee,andFODASA.

Leavewithanexperienceofalifetime,asouvenircocktailglass,a FMFFT-shirt,swagbagandthesatisfactionofhelpingthecommunityhere inFortMyers.

Ticketscanbepurchasedfor$250 forthiseventwhichincludestheV.I.P. receptionandtickettoseetheopening nightfilmdownstairs(a$100value), aswellasattendtheafterpartyonthe rooftopSidney'safterthemovie.

TicketsfortheVIPRedCarpet eventat6p.m.onMay22are$100. Movieonlytickets(7p.m.)are$25.

Filmshowingtimesforthefestival areThursday,May23from10:30a.m. -11p.m.,;Friday,May24from11a.m. -11:30p.m.;Saturday,May25from 10a.m.p-10:30p.m.andSunday, May26from9:30a.m.to5:30p.m. Generaladmissionticketsare$10.

AFilmFestivalpanelandawards ceremonywillbeheldSunday,May26 at5:30p.m.

Forticketsandmoreinformation, visitatwww.fortmyersfilmfestival.com orwww.sbdac.com

ACMAwrapsupplaza seasononMay14with songwritershowcase

TheLeeCountyLibrary hasjoinedwiththeAmericana CommunityMusicAssociation (ACMA)toofferfreeconcerts ofalloriginalmusicbylocal artists.

Concertstakeplaceinthe amphitheaterlocatedon SouthCornogPlazaonFirst Street.Bringachairora blanket,showswillbemoved tothemeetingroomslocated nexttotheamphitheaterif neededdependingonweather.

TheACMAisaFortMyers basednotforprofitpromoting localartistswhoperformoriginalsongs.Whattoexpect, youwillhearsinger-songwriterssharingalifetimeofexpe-

riencesinsongandtheinspirationbehindthesongs.

Bepreparedtoenjoyan eveningofprofessionalqualityacousticAmericanamusic. Americanamusicisacoming togetherofblues,roots,folk, bluegrass,andcountry.Lots ofroomtospreadoutso bringafriend.

Thefinalconcertofthe seasonwillbeTuesday,May 14at6p.m.andfeatureseverallocalsongwriters.Thisis oneofthebestshowsofthe yearbecauseitfeaturesa varietyofmusicians.

FormoreabouttheACMA, visitthewebsiteatamericanacma.organdfollowthem onFacebookforupdates.

FIRSTFRIDAYS EVERYMONTH (rainorshine) 5PM

ThenextArtWalkissetforMay3

MarshallTuckerBand

LuminaryHotel &Co.ʼsRockin ontheRiver concertseries welcomedThe MarshallTucker BandMarch26at CaloosaSound Amphitheater. TheCrossfire CreekBand (fromClearwater) openedtheshow. Picturedare MarshallTucker Bandmembers DougGray(top), MarcusJames Hendersen(left) andChrisHicks (right). photosby JamieKuser

BBQ,Bands&Brewsraises fundsforLeeBuildersCare

The13thannualBBQ,BandsandBrewwasheldMarch24 atCaloosaSoundAmphitheaterandraisedmorethan $96,000tobenefitLeeBuildersCare.Thepeopleʼschoice awardwenttoBigSmokeBBQ&Catering.Bestoverall awardwenttoFamousDaveʼsBar-B-QueofAmerica.In additiontothegreatfood,livemusicwasprovidedbythe BenAllenBand,RockerandBlueWaveRockers. HappeningsMagazinewasamongthemanysponsorsfor theevent. photosbyJamieKuser

DustinMeltonoftheBenAllenBand

JeffScheelerandBenAllenoftheBenAllenBand

D ININGIN S OUTHWEST F LORIDA

1stStreetDeli

AnauthenticNewYorkstyledelicatessen,1stStreet Delibringsadistinctlyunique diningconcepttothecasino, featuringdelipickles,fresh breadandsandwichesbiggerthanyourappetite.The hotdeliplattersectionfeaturesthreenewfavorites: housemademeatloafwith Yukongoldmashedpotatoesandbrowngravy;potroastdinner madewithslowbraisedbeefshortrib;andchickenMarsala. Opendailynoon–8p.m.

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

CapeCabaretDinnerTheater

EllaMae’sDiner

Nostalgiaservedwithasmile.A funretro-inspiredeateryserving comfortfoodandclassicdinerfare. Slideintoaboothorpulluptothe counterforaburgerandmilkshake orthebestall-daybreakfastyou’ve everhad.EllaMae’sprovidesa welcometwisttotheclassicsoutherndiner.CelebratingDr.EllaMae Piper’slegacy,it’sherethecommunitycomestogethertoshare storiesastheyenjoyameal amidstvintage-inspiredfinishes andabrightcolorpalette.Ella Mae’sDineratLuminaryHotel&Co.isafunretro-inspiredeatery servingupcomfortfoodandclassicdinerfare.Slideintoabooth orpulluptothecounterforaburgerandmilkshakeorthebest all-daybreakfastyou’veeverhad.EllaMae’sisopendailyfrom7 amto2pm.Servingbreakfastalldayandlunch.

CapeCabaretDinner Theaterisabeautifulupscale venuededicatedtodining, dancing,livemusicandcomedyshows.Wefeaturea completedinnermenu,three fullbars,twolargedining roomswithhardwooddance floorsandalargeoutdoor patio.Ourentertainment includeslivemusicfromthe 60’stothe90’sandthebest tributebandshowsinSWFL.Wespecializeinhostingyourprivateeventsandpartiesfor24to350guests.ExecutiveChef PabloFelixandhisstaffpreparedeliciousappetizers,entrees anddessertsdailyforyourenjoyment.Walk-insarewelcome,but reservationsarerecommended.Reserveonlineorcall.

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

EE-TO-LEET-KEGrill

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

LuckyMi

AnAsian-inspired upscalerestaurant,LuckyMi NoodleHouseispresented asanopen-kitchenconcept andfeaturesanoodlebar, diningroomandprivate functionarea.Chefsblend traditionalingredientswith contemporaryinfluencesto createnewinterpretations fordishessuchas VietnamesePhoNoodle SoupandKoreanBeefandBroccoli.

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

TheEE-TO-LEET-KEGrill featurescontemporaryregionalcuisinesutilizingthefreshestselectionsofsteaks, seafood,andanarrayof locallysourcedproduce.The startersmenunowfeatures Southwesttenderlointacos withpicodegalloandchipotle aioli;chickenquesadillawith blackbeans,roastedcornand pepperjack;andgrilledpeachsaladwitharugula,candied pecans,goatcheeseandlemonvinaigrette.Newadditionstothe entréeselectionsincludebeerbatterfishandchipswithcoleslaw andtartarsauce;blackenedFloridasnapper;crabcakeswith roastedcornsalsa;grilled12-ounceribeyewithsofritoandgarlic puree;andabeefBourguignonmadewithtenderlointips,pearl onions,mushrooms&redwine.Opendaily8a.m.–midnight.

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

OxbowBarandGrill

Casualdocksidedining onthedoorstepof DowntownFortMyers. Panoramicriverfrontviews ontheCaloosahatchee.A boater’sretreatwithan upbeatnauticalvibe. Servingcoastalcuisineand moreforbrunch,lunchand dinner.Retailandrentalsto igniteyourspiritofadventure.Diveintofresh seafood,oystersonthe halfshell,steaks,signaturesandwiches,freshsalads,localcraft beersandcuratedcocktails.OurhoursareMonday-Thursday11 a.m.-10p.m.,FridayandSaturday11a.m.-11p.m.andSunday 11a.m.-9p.m.WenowofferbrunchonSaturdaysandSundays 11a.m.-3p.m.

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

Rumrunners

Ouraward-winning waterfrontrestaurant, wherethebeautyofthe watermeetsthedeliciousnessofourcuisine, offersawidevarietyof mouthwateringdishesfor everyfoodietype.

Offeringdailybrunch, lunch,anddinnerwitha fullbarandthebest viewsinCapeCoral!We featuredailylivemusic (rainorshine),boatdocking,anddoggiemenusforyourfurry friends.Calltobookyourreservationorvisitourwebsiteformore informationonupcomingevents,privateeventspace,andcateringservices.Opendailyfrom11a.m.to9p.m.

5848CapeHarbourDriveCapeCoral 239-790-5RUM(5786) www.rumrunners.cc

SilverKingOceanBrasserie

TikiHutBar&Grill atDolphinKeyResort

There's alwayssomethingtodoatthe TikiHutBar& Grillatthe DolphinKey Resort.Located inDowntown CapeCoral,the biggestTikibar intheworld offersliveentertainment

WednesdaythroughSunday,KeyWestStyleRelax WednesdayandThursday,Lightoutdooratmosphere,sofamily,andfriendstwoorfourleggedarewelcome.Greatfood menu,withFloridaSpecials,pooltable,TVs.Open7days. Kitchenopenlate.

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

Acoastal,chef-driven menuunlikeanyother restaurantinFortMyers. Complementedbyastrikinginteriorthat’sas appealingtotheeyesas thedishesaretothe palette.AstheLuminary’s signaturerestaurant,The SilverKingOcean Brasserieoffersamenu showcasingthequalityof freshseafoodthrough clean,simplepreparations usingclassictechniquesforamodernpalate.Centeredonan openkitchen,thesophisticatedrestaurantfeaturesacoastalinspiredmenuandadditionaloutdoorseatstorelaxandindulgein thefinestlocalseafoodinSouthwestFlorida.NestledwithinSilver King,you’llfindTheFloridaRoom,aprivatediningspacethat seats14guests,perfectforintimategatheringsandcelebrations andnamedafterFloridaHeitman.Ifyourgroupislarger,wefeatureavarietyofvenueswithentertainingoptionsavailablefrom uniqueseatingtotailoredmenus.HoursareTuesday-Saturday from5-10p.m.

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

SouthernGrill

TheSouthernGrillattheShellFactoryisafullrestaurant includingliquor,beer andwine.Wehavean outdoorbarandparty venue.Thereisno entryfeetogetinto theShellFactorystore orrestaurants. Parkingisfree.While youareherevisitthe NaturePark,Fun Park,Carouseland SoaringEagleZipline.

16554N.ClevelandAve.,NorthFortMyers 239-995-3999 www.shellfactory.com

TwistedFork

The TwistedForkis ahot-rodand moto-culture themedrestaurantfeaturinga scratchkitchen andcustom cocktails.A familyfriendly spaceadjacent Bert'sBack Porchconcert venuewith loadsofoutdoorspace,ithasrapidlybecomeCharlotteCounty'shottest placetoeat,drinkandhavefun!"

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

SouthlandBluegrass MusicFestival

SeminoleCasinoHotelinImmokaleehostedthe annualSouthlandBluegrassMusicFestivalApril7 whichfeaturedperformancesbyLeftoverSalmon, RailroadEarth,RhondaVincentandTheRage, TheGrascals,AlligatorAlley&FloridaBluegrass Express. photosbyJamieKuser

GrandOleOprymemberandGrammyAwardwinnerRhondaVincent.

DannyRobertsandJamieJohnsonofTheGrascals.

KristinScottBensonofTheGrascals.

MickeyHarrisofRhondaVincentandTheRage.