NOVEMBER 2022 FREE Theatre•Concerts•Art•Dining•Music•Calendar Naples•FortMyers•CapeCoral•PortCharlotte•BonitaSprings
SWFLStrong
Wow,didwealljustexperiencean amazinglypowerfulstorm.Inmy nearly20yearshereinSWFlorida,I havenotexperiencedanythingquite likethisone.Thelossoflifeandpropertyismindboggling,nottomention thehardhittoourlocaleconomy.As weallcanimagine,itwill takeyearsforusto recoverfromthisdevastation.
Nonetheless,wewill recover.Wewillrebuild. Wewillmoveforward. Together,wewilldothis. Wehaveto.
It’ssoencouragingto seesomanypeople, businessesandorganizationsintheartscommunitycometogetherto helponeanother.
Intheentertainmentandfood industry,somanypeoplearewithout jobs...again.Likewedidn’thavea toughenoughtimewiththeCOVID pandemic.Meanwhile,somanymusicians(localandnational)havebandedtogethertosupportoneanother andtosupportthosewholosteven more.
Somanypeoplehaveextendeda helpinghandtoneighborsand strangers.Thatisawesome.
KathyandIaresohonoredand proudtoliveinacommunitylikethis andthatwecancallitourhome. Optimistically,Ilookforwardtothe futurewithhopeandfaiththatwewill comebackstronger,renewedand maybealittlemorekindertoone another.WeareSWFLStrong.
Onstage
Despitedamagefromthehurricane,mostifnotallofourtheatrical venuesarebackopenandoperating againasofthiswriting.Sometheatresdelayedthestartoftheirproductionsormovedshowsaround.So let’sdiveinandtellyouwhoison stage.
ThePlayersCircleTheatrein NorthFortMyersstartsitsnewseasonwithMurderattheHoward Johnson’sNov.1-20.
AChorusLineisonstageat BroadwayPalminFortMyersnow throughNov.12.Thatwillbefollowed byIrvingBerlin’sWhiteChristmas Nov.18throughDec.30.
TheCharlottePlayersproduction ofBlitheSpiritplaysOct.28-Nov.12 attheLangdonPlayhouse.
JekyllandHydethemusicalisat NewPhoenixTheatrein FortMyersnowthrough Nov.13.
InCapeCoral, CulturalParkTheateris revisingitsBroadway seriesscheduleandis lookingaheadto Decemberwhenthey kickofftheirconcert series.
Afterdealingwitha floodeddowntowntheatre,FloridaRepertory TheatregivesusIncident atOurLadyofPerpetualHelpnow throughNov.13.
TheNaplesPlayerswillgetusinto theholidayspiritwhentheystageA ChristmasCarol,themusicalNov.23 -Dec.18.
TheThanksgivingPlaywillbepresentedNov.4-20atLaboratory TheaterofFloridainFortMyers.
IntheOffBroadwayPalm,Not Now,DarlingplaysuntilNov.5.That willbefollowedbyHa!Ha!Ho!The HolidayShowonstageNov.10 throughDec.25.
FGCUTheatreLabhasmovedthe performancedatesforEnemyofthe PeopletoNov.18-20.
InNaples,GulfshorePlayhouse presentsSteelMagnoliasNov.12to Dec.4attheNorrisCenter.
TheStudioPlayerswillperform OtherDesertCitiesNov.25-Dec.18 inNaples.
TheatreZoneisexcitedtostart theirnextseasoninNapleswhen theypresentHomefortheHolidays Dec.9-11.
OnMarco,theArtsCenterTheatre givesusApartment3Anowthrough Nov.13.ThatwillbefollowedbyThe OddCouple(femaleversion)Nov.30 -Dec.18.
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MurderattheHowardJohnson’s opensseasonatPlayersCircleTheater
PlayersCircleTheaterwill openits2022-23professional theaterseasonwiththehilariouscomedyMurderatThe HowardJohnson’sonTuesday, Nov.1.
ThisBroadwayscrewball comedyaboutthreemurder plotsthatgohysterically wrong,willstarnationally knowncomicandareafavorite RCSmith,AngelaWatsonfrom TV’sStepbyStep(7seasons), whichsheco-starredwith SusanSummersandPatrick Duffy,andlocalfavoriteSteven Coe,wholastyearstarredin PlayersCircleTheater’s, LifespanofaFact.
Theplayisdirectedby RobertCacioppo.
This1980BroadwaycomedywrittenbyRonClarkand SamBobrickhasbeencalled “AHolidayofLaughter”by NBC-TVsinceitsthreefastpacedscenestakeplaceon Christmas,July4thandNew Year’sEve.InMurderatthe HowardJohnson’s,weseea dentist(StevenCoe),hislover(Angela Watson)andherusedcardealerhusband (RCSmith)alltryingtokilleachotheron threesuccessiveholidays.
“JustasMelBrookssatirizedcowboy westernsinBlazingSaddlesandHitchcock moviesinHighAnxiety,playwrightsClark& Bobrickcleverlysatirizesexualitycharged murdermystery’slikeDoubleIndemnity andThePostmanAlwaysRingsTwice,” saysCacioppo.
Thelocalproductionfeaturessetdesign byStephenMcLean,lightsandsound designbyTylerOmundson,costume designbyTerriSchaeferandstagemanagement/propsbyReneeLudwig.
“ThishasbeenanextraordinarilydifficulttimeformanySouthwestFloridians.It hasbeensaidthatlaughteristhebest medicine,sowearedelightedtoopenour 2022-23seasonwiththisfunescapistplay! AmazinglyourtheaterattheShellFactory, itslobbyandrestaurantsufferednodamage.WeweregoingtoopenOct.25,but wantedtogiveourbelovedcommunity anotherweektoheal,”saysproducing
directorCarrieLundCacioppo.
Co-foundersofPlayersCircle,Robert andCarrieCacioppoarenostrangersto MurderattheHowardJohnson’s,having produceditstarringCarrieanddirectedby Robertin1992atSanibelIsland’sPirate Playhouse.Theyalsoproducedittwiceat FloridaRep,whichtheywereco-founders, bothin2000and2015.“It’sjustoneof thoseshowsthataudiencesreallygetto relax,unwindandhavefun,”says Cacioppo.
DiscountedpreviewsrunfromNov.14,Tuesday-Thursdayat7p.m.and Fridaysat8p.m.Allticketsforpreviews only$30.OpeningNightstakeplaceonthe firstSaturdayofeachproductionwitha complimentarychampagneandmusical entertainment30minutesbefore7p.m. curtain.
PerformancesrunNov.1–20.Allperformancesareat7p.m.exceptFridaysat 8p.m.andSundaysat2p.m.VIPtickets are$50forsouthsection(centersection) andfrontrowsoneastandwestsections. Generalsidesectionticketsineastand
westsectionsinrows2-5areonly$35. Subscriptionpackagesstartatfourshows foraslittleas$100.Formoreinformation ortopurchaseticketsorsubscriptions,call 239-800-3292orgoonlineat Playerscircletheater.com.
MurderattheHowardJohnson’sisperformedinthrustconfigurationwithaudiencesonthreesides.Only150seatswith noseatmorethanfourrowsfromthe stage.Parkingisfree.Dinnerisavailable inSouthernGrillRestaurantadjacentto theater’slobby(call239-995-3999for reservations)orenjoythenewupscale menuavailableinthetheater’slobbyto theaterpatronsonly,mustbeseated90 minutesbeforetheshow.Enjoyafree glassofwinewitheveryentreepurchased. Fordinnerreservations,tellboxoffice whenorderingyourticketsat239-8003292.
Toviewthenewlobbymenu,goonline atPlayerscircletheater.com.PlayersCircle PerformingArtsCenterattheShellFactory islocatedat15644NorthTamiamiTrail, NorthFortMyers.
HEATRE 6-NOVEMBER2022 HappeningsMagazine
RCSmith,AngelaWatsonandStevenCoe. photobyMikeShapiro
THECHARLOTTEPLAYERS
BlitheSpiritplaysthrough
Nov.12atLangdonPlayhouse
Afteradelayby HurricaneIan,TheCharlotte Playersseasonisbackup andrunningwithBlithe Spirit.
Thisplayconcernsthe socialiteandnovelist CharlesCondomine,who invitestheeccentricmedium andclairvoyant,Madame Arcati,tohishousetoconductaseance,hopingto gathermaterialforhisnext book.
Theschemebackfires whenheishauntedbythe ghostofhisannoyingand temperamentalfirstwife, Elvira,aftertheseance. Elviramakescontinual attemptstodisruptCharles's marriagetohissecondwife, Ruth,whocannotseeor heartheghost.
BlitheSpiritwillbeperformedOct.28-30,Nov.3 -6andNov.10-12atthe LangdonPlayhouse,1182 MarketCircleinPort Charlotte.
BlitheSpiritisdirectedby SandiWoodwithscene designbyBillOlsonand ChrisSmith.
ADeanMartinand Friendstributeshowis scheduledforNov.17and 18at7:30p.m.atthe LangdonPlayhouse.
TheCharlottePlayerswill notbepresentingNeil Simon’sRumorsonstagein Novemberasoriginally planned.
Theseasonwillmove forwardwithTheBest ChristmasPageantEverthe musicalDec.7-11.Inthis hilariousChristmasclassic, acouplestrugglingtoputon achurchChristmaspageant isfacedwithcastingthe Herdmankids-probablythe mostinventivelyawfulkids inhistory.Youwon'tbelieve themayhem-andthefunwhentheHerdmanscollide withtheChristmasstory headon.Thisdelightful comedyisadaptedfromthe best-sellingyoungadult book,andhasbecomea holidaystapleforgroups acrosstheUnitedStates.
Forticketsandmore information,call941-2551022orvisitonlineat www.charlotteplayers.org
HappeningsMagazine NOVEMBER2022-7
HomefortheHolidays atTheatreZoneinNaples
TheatreZoneinNapleskicksoffits 2022-2023seasonwithitsoriginal, annualproductionHomeforthe Holidays.
Performancesarescheduledfor 7:30p.m.onDec.9and10.Matinees arescheduledfor2p.m.onDec.10 and11.
HomefortheHolidaysisconceivedanddirectedbyTheatreZone’s FounderandartisticdirectorMark Danni,togetherwithmusicaldirector CharlesFornaraandchoreographer KarenMolnarDanni.Itisafestive feastofthesensesandentertainswith aselectionofbelovedandmemorable songs,exuberantanduniquechoreography,andextravagantlycolorfulcostumesilluminatedforadazzlingeffect.
Performedbyaprofessionalcast
andliveorchestra,Homeforthe Holidaysremindsaudiencesoftheuniversalpowerofmusic,songand dance,celebratedinuniquewaysby audiencestheworldover.“Ourintentionistoupliftthespiritsatthebeginningofajoyoustimeoftheyear,” notedMarkDanni.
Heartwarmingholidayclassics include“SleighRide,”Rockin’Around theChristmasTree,”'AllIWantFor ChristmasIsYou","I'llBeHomeFor Christmas","MerryChristmasDarling" andmanymore.
Ticketsrangefrom$50-$65 dependingonselectedseats,withpremiumseatsavailableat$85.Formore informationandtopurchasetickets, visitTheatre.Zoneorcall888-9663352x1.
TheatreZone’ssmallprofessional theatrescontractwiththeActors’ EquityAssociationensuresaccessto thebestactors,singers,dancers, musiciansandstagemanagement professionalsfromthroughoutthe country.
Thenonprofit,501©3wasestablishedin2005byMarkDanniand KarenMolnarDanni,whohaveboth enjoyedsuccessfulcareersonand Off-Broadway.
TheatreZonestagesitsmusical productionsinanintimate,250-seat theatreconvenientlylocatedinNaples at13275LivingstonRoad,between PineRidgeandVanderbiltBeach Roads,inadedicatedbuildingnestled withinthecampusofCommunity SchoolofNaples.
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Jekyll&Hyde atNewPhoenixTheatre
NewPhoenixTheatreinFortMyers opensitsnewseasonwithJekyllandHyde themusicalOct.20-Nov.13.
Theepicstrugglebetweengoodand
evilcomestolifeonstageinthemusical phenomenon,Jekyll&Hyde.Basedonthe classicstorybyRobertLouisStevenson andfeaturingathrillingscoreofpoprock hitsfrommulti-Grammy-andTony-nominatedFrankWildhornanddouble-OscarandGrammy-winningLeslieBricusse, Jekyll&Hydehasmesmerizedaudiences theworldover.
Anevocativetaleoftwomen–one,a doctor,passionateandromantic;theother, aterrifyingmadman–andtwowomen–one,beautifulandtrusting;theother,beautifulandtrustingonlyherself–bothwomen inlovewiththesamemanandboth unawareofhisdarksecret.
ThelocalproductionisdirectedbyScott CarpenterwithmusicaldirectionbyJulie BeardenCarver,choreographybyCarling WittandcostumesbyBrendaKensler. PerformancesareOct.20,21,27and28 andNov.10and11at8p.m.;Oct.22and 29andNov.12at6p.m.;andOct.23,30 andNov.13at3p.m.
Thetheatreislocatedat3211 McGregorBlvd.,unit1and2,FortMyers. Forticketsandinfo,call239-284-5214 orvisit www.newphoenixtheatrefortmyers.org
HappeningsMagazine NOVEMBER2022-9
CostumesbyBrendaKensler
CulturalParklooksaheadtoconcertseason
ByMarkFleming
Asweallstruggletorecoverfrom thewrathofHurricaneIanandthe destructionleftinhiswake,Cultural ParkTheatreCompanywillspend mostofthemonthofNovemberreconstructingourremainingseasonof BroadwaySeriesproductions.We hopetopublishanewschedulesoon.
Beingdirectlyinvolvedinandgiving backtoourcommunityhasalways beenparamounttoourtheatrecompanyandnow,morethanever,we’llbe exploringwaystochannelourbest resourcestowardbuildingbackour SWFloridaparadise.We,asalways, remainSWFloridaStrong!
Wearelookingforwardtoour ConcertSeries,beginningDec.2at CulturalParkTheatreCompany.
AlyssaLeMayandFriendsopens ourholidayconcertmonthonDec.2at 7p.m.withtheirtributetotheholidays. We’relookingforwardtowelcoming NeilZirconia,TheUltimateFaux Diamond,backtoourconcertstageon Saturday,Dec.3at7p.m.and
Sunday,Dec.4at3p.m.forhis Holidayconcert.
DavidMorinreturnstotheCPTC stagewithhisliveElvis&FriendstributetotheholidaysonFriday,Dec.9 andSaturday,Dec.10at7p.m.and Sunday,Dec.11at3p.m.Andback forhisone-nightonlyannualclassic ChristmasconcertisCPTCfavorite MichaelD’AmoreonThursday,Dec.15 at7p.m.
Onlineticketingiscoming.Our onlineticketingoptionforCPTCand shouldbeupandrunningverysoon.
Ticketpricesarereduced.Asweall continuetobattletheeconomicissues causedbytheongoingCovidpandemic,wehaveloweredourticketpricesto makeattendinglivetheatermore affordableforeveryone.Startplanning yourentertainmentcalendarnow!Call foryourindividual,seasonorflexpass ticketstoday.
Sponsorsandpatronsarealways welcomeatanylevel.Weencourage alltoreviewthenewlevelsofsupport thatareavailable.Patronswhocon-
tributeanyamountwillbefeaturedon ourlobbydigitaldisplays.Sponsorand adpricinghasbeenrevisedandone cannowadvertiseinourplaybillforas littleas$35foraone-timeindividual showad.Visitourwebsiteforupdated informationonsponsorshipopportunities.
Parkconstructioniscomplete. We’relookingforwardtostagingseveraleventsinandaroundtheparkitself. Withitsnewlylandscapedgroundsto thewalkingpaths,CulturalPark’sscenicbeautyprovidesapicturesque backdropforpatronstoenjoyastroll orawelcomerestononeofthemany benches.
CulturalParkTheatre…Wherethe funis.
TheCulturalParkTheaterislocated at528CulturalParkBlvd.inCape Coral.Calltheboxofficeformore informationat239-772-5862orvisit www.CulturalParkTheater.com
MarkFlemingisexecutivedirector oftheCulturalParkTheatreCompany.
T HEATRE 10-NOVEMBER2022 HappeningsMagazine 13211McGregorBlvd.#1&2,FortMyers 239-284-5214•BUYTICKETSONLINE www.NewPhoenixTheatreFortMyers.org NEW PHOENIX THEATRE Oct.20-Nov.13 DirectedbyScottCarpenter MusicalDirectorJulieBeardenCarver ChoreographybyCarlingWitt CostumesbyBrendaKensler MusicbyFrankWildhorn•BookbyLeslieBricusse LyricsbyFrankWildhorn,LeslieBricusse&SteveCuden
AChristmasCarol themusicalatNaplesPlayers
AftermorethanadecadelongrunattheTheatreat MadisonSquareGarden,A ChristmasCarol,theMusical isaspectacularadaptationof CharlesDickens’mostwellknownstoryandwillplayNov. 23–Dec.18inBlackburn HallatTheNaplesPlayers. Broadwayheavyhitters AlanMenken(Disney’s BeautyandtheBeast, Disney’sTheLittleMermaid, LittleShopofHorrors)and LynnAhrens(Ragtime, Seussical,OnceonThis Island),breathefantasticnew lifeintotheclassictaleof EbenezerScrooge(Brad Brenner)andhisghostly encounters.
CEO&executiveartistic directorBryceAlexander directstheproductionandwill bejoinedbyassistantdirector DianeDavis,choreographer DawnLebrechtFornara, musicdirectorCharles Fornara,scenicdesigner SadieWard,lightingdesigner JustinMiller,sounddesigners JacobMynyandBradleyVan Houten,costumedesigner DotAuchmoody,stagemanagerLuciaStandridgeand
choreographyassistantErica Sample.
"Thisproductionhasallof thedepthandspectaclethat we'vecometoexpectfroma Broadwayproduction,butit's shorterlengthmakesitaperfectnightoutatthetheater forthewholefamily,"said Alexander.
AlexanderwillleadanallstarensemblecastofNaples favorites,manyofwhomhave becomeregularstaplesof TheNaplesPlayersmost popularshows.Thecast includes(inalphabetical order):SantiAlezard,Aleena Arico,RobinBacheGray, VeronicaBecerra,EmirBilen, MaximusBogert,Maddie Brendel,BradBrenner, BraxtonCabrera,William Condit,JordanCrawford, FrankScottDavis,Vivienne Engelmann,Elizabeth Fincher,LinHart,CindyHile, KevinKenneally,Olivia Lachance,JosephLoiacono, PaulLopresti,Elizabeth Marcantonio,LizzyMehler, SydneyMiller,AlexMinarik, GavinOtt,BretPoulter,Tom Rex,RoseannRuggiero, SandraSalcedo,Lorelai Vega,Renee VrehasandBealey CateWhite.
Aredcarpet eventopentothe publicisslatedfor Wednesday,Nov. 23from6:30to 7:30p.m.andfeatureslocalvendors,food,drinks, andlivemusic fromtheband Chariot.
FromNov.23–Dec.18,performancesare Wednesdaysand Thursdaysat7:30 p.m.,Fridaysand Saturdaysat8 p.m.andSundays at2p.m.Those interestedcanvisit onlineat NaplesPlayers.org anytimeorcall 239-263-7990.
HappeningsMagazine NOVEMBER2022-11
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TheThanksgivingPlayatLaboratoryTheater
TheLaboratoryTheaterofFloridawill presenttheSouthwestFloridapremiereof LarissaFastHorse’sTheThanksgivingPlay onNov.4.ThecomedyrunsuntilNov.20.
PlaywrightLarissaFastHorse(Sicangu LakotaNation)isa2020MacArthurFellow, andTheThanksgivingPlaywillopenatthe HayesTheateronBroadwayinspring 2023.
TheThanksgivingPlayexploresagroup ofwhiteteacherswhoenthusiasticallyplan tocreatearespectfulandpoliticallycorrect Thanksgivingplayfortheirschoolchildren. AfterwinningagranttohireaNative Americanactress,mayhemandhilarity ensuewhentheactressturnsouttobea whiteladywithatan.
ArtisticdirectorAnnetteTrossbach says,"thissatireisrazor-sharp,serving upcomedicmomentaftermomentabout traditionalelementaryschool Thanksgivingplaysandthewhitewashed UnitedStateshistorythatinformsthem,aswellasthewell-meaningbutterriblylostteachersbehindthewholeendeavor.Audiences youngandoldwilllaughalongbecause,atitsheart,it'salltrue."
DirectorMadelaineWeymouthsays,“IlovewhenIhavenoidea whereaplaywillgonext.TheThanksgivingPlayisfullofthose
surprises.Youwidenyoureyesat
LarissaFastHorse’saudacity,andthen you’regigglingbehindyourhand,not sureifyoushouldbelaughingatall,until you’relaughingoutloud.Everyonegets lampoonedinTheThanksgivingPlay.
FastHorseshowsusthepoliticsofteachersandsmall-timetheaterthroughafun housemirrorandmakesitfeelridiculous andnaturalatthesametime.It’sgotit all:Physicalgags,strongjokes,sleeper linesthatyouonlyrealizearefunnyafter you’vethoughtaboutitforasecond.It's oneofthoseshowsthatleavesyou guessinghowitcouldpossiblyend...and whenFastHorsedeliversyouthere,you think,oh,ofcourse!inawaythat'strue tosatire.”
TheThanksgivingPlayfeatures
StacyStauffer(Logan),RyanAdair (Jaxton),KassidyRenee(Alicia)and AndrewSarkozy(Caden).
PerformancedatesareNov.4,5,10,11,12,17,18and19at8 p.m.andNov.6,13,19and20at2p.m.Half-pricedpreviewsare onNov.2and3at8p.m.Fortickets,call239-218-0481oronline atwww.laboratorytheaterflorida.com.TheLaboratoryTheateris locatedat1634WoodfordAve.indowntownFortMyers.
12-NOVEMBER2022 HappeningsMagazine
AndrewSarkozy,KassidyRenee,StacyStauffer, andRyanAdairinTheThanksgivingPlayatThe LaboratoryTheater. photobySiskMedia
IncidentatOurLadyofPerpetualHelp
FloridaRepertoryTheatre reopenswithnewcomedy
AsHurricaneIan tookitstollonthe localcommunity, FloridaRepertory Theatredidnot escapeitswrath. However,afterseveralweeksofflood remediationand repairs,FloridaRep’s HistoricArcade Theatreisnowready towelcomeaudiences tothefirstmainstage productionofits25th anniversaryseason.
IncidentatOur LadyofPerpetual Help,anew,situationalcomedyby KatieForgette,opens Friday,Oct.28and runsthroughNov.13. Asagifttothecommunity,FloridaRepis offeringfreeadmissionforB-section seatingatthe7p.m. performanceon Saturday,Oct.29. Limitedfreeseating available;advance reservationsrequired.
“Ourlocalcommunitywasbatteredby thestorm,andlikeall ofusatFloridaRep, hasbeenworkingdiligentlytosalvage, recover,andrepair ourpropertiesinan attempttoreturnto ‘normal,’”saidGreg Longenhagen,producingartisticdirector.“Wethinkour friendsandneighbors needagoodlaughto lifttheirspiritsandour productionofIncident promisestodojust that.”
IncidentatOur LadyofPerpetual Helpissetin1973 andcentersaround
theO’Sheas,afamily justlikeanyotherin town:middle-class, Irish,Catholic,and well-behaved. Nineteen-year-old Lindaislefttotellher youngersisterabout thebirdsandthe bees,andchaos ensueswhentheir parishpriestoverhears thebawdydetails. FatherLovettconfrontsthefamilyabout the“corruptionoftheir daughter’ssoul,”andit takeseveryO’Sheato savethefamilyname frompublicridicule.
Theproduction starsensemblememberDavidBreitbarth, EmmaGeer,Gigi Lieze-Adams,Carine Montbertrandand SuzanneO’Donnell.
Ensemblemember ChrisClavellidirects andisjoinedbyan expertcreativeteam includingsetdesigner JimHunter,costume designerKimGriffin, lightingdesignerJulie Duro,sounddesigner KatieLowe,and ensemblestagemanagerAudreyM.Brown.
Ticketsare$63/$59 forregularperformances,withdiscounted previewsofferedat $39/$35onOct.2527andmaybepurchasedbycallingthe boxofficeat239-3324488ortoll-freeat 877-787-8053orby visitingwww.floridarep.org.
FloridaRepertory Theatreislocatedat 2268BaySt.inhistoricdowntownFort Myers.
HappeningsMagazine NOVEMBER2022-13
David Breitbarth
Suzanne OʼDonnell
Emma Geer
Carine Montbertrand
Gigi Lieze-Adams
AChorusLine atBroadwayPalm
Theshowmustgoon,soBroadwayPalmhasreopenedafter HurricaneIanwithAChorusLineplayingnowthroughNov.12. Theoriginalproductionwasanunprecedentedboxofficehit receivingtwelveTonyAwardnominationsandwinningnine.This sensationalmusicalcapturesthespiritandtensionofaBroadway chorusaudition.
OriginallyscheduledtoopenOct.7,HurricaneIandelayedthe newseasonandAChorusLinedidnotopenuntilOct.13. BroadwayPalmhasbeenanintegralpartofSouthwestFloridafor 30yearsandtheyarecommittedtoaidintherecoveryofthe communityduringthisdevastatingtime.TheBroadwayPalmteam keptverybusybefore,during,andafterthestormbydonating theirtimetolocalorganizationsandhelpingfriends,familyand membersofthecommunity.Thetheatrewasaresourceforfood andwaterimmediatelyfollowingthestormandtheypartnered withWorldCentralKitchentoamplifyefforts.Inaddition, BroadwayPalmwillbedonatingaportionofticketsalesdirectlyto localHurricaneIanrelief funds.
Thousandsauditioned, 17gettothestage,butin theendonlyeightwillwin thechancetodance!A ChorusLineexploresthe innerlivesandbittersweet ambitionsofprofessional Broadwayperformers.The showfeaturesonepowerhousenumberafteranoth-
erandisabrilliantfusionofsong,dance,andauthenticdrama. Thememorablescoreincludes“One,”“ICanDoThat,”“Atthe Ballet,”“TheMusicandtheMirror,”“IHopeIGetIt”andmore.
AChorusLineisbeingdirectedandchoreographedbyAmy MarieMcCleary.ThisisanextraspecialshowforMcClearyas thiswasthefirstshowinwhichsheworkedwithPrather Productions,20yearsagoasacastmember.Sinceherperformingdebut,shehasperformedin,directedand/orchoreographed countlessproductionsforBroadwayPalmandPrather Productions.
PerformancesareWednesdaythroughSundayeveningswith selectmatinees.BeginningNov.1,performancesareTuesday throughSundaywithselectedmatinees.Ticketscanbereserved bycalling239-278-4422,byvisitingwww.BroadwayPalm.comor bystoppingbytheboxofficeat1380ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.
OffBroadwayPalmrestartsseason
TheOffBroadwayPalm’sseason beganSept.22andrunsthroughMay 20,2023.
PerformancesareTuesdaythrough Sundayevenings(noTuesdayevening
performancesMaythroughOctober)with selectmatinees.
TheOffBroadwayPalmseason beginswithNotNow,Darling.Itplays nowthroughNov.5.
Thismadcapfarcefeaturesmistresses,minks,mobsters,mistakenidentities,misguidedshoppers,suspicious wives,andscantilycladwomenhiding incupboards.ALondonfursalonowner sellshisnewmistress'husbandafur coatforanextremelylowpriceinorder towinheraffection,butthingsgoarray whenthehusbanddecidestogivethe coattohisownmistress.
ThatshowwillbefollowedupbyHa! Ha!Ho!TheHolidayShowNov.10 throughDec.25.Celebratetheseason withthisha,ha,hoholidayrevue.Enjoy lotsoflaughsandtraditionalholiday favoritesyouknowandlove.Join Santa,hiselves,afewreindeerand maybeevenanElvisortwo!Thereis somethingforeveryoneinthisholiday revuethatwillwarmyourheartandis
guaranteedtogetyouinholidayspirit!
TheOffBroadwayPalmTheatreis BroadwayPalm’ssecondperformance venue.Ticketpricesrangefrom$50to $70withsubscription,group,andchildren’spricesavailable.
Formoreinformation,visitonlineat www.BroadwayPalm.com,call239-2784422orstopbytheboxofficeat1380 ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.
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WhiteChristmaswillbeat BroadwayPalmNov.18-Dec.30.
KenQuiriconeandChristopherBrentin NotNow,Darling.
TheHolidayShowplaysNov.10through Dec.25intheOffBroadwayPalm.
14-NOVEMBER2022 HappeningsMagazine
TheBowerSchool ofMusic&theArtsat FloridaGulfCoast University’sTheatre Programwillpresent AnEnemyofthe Peoplewrittenby HenrikIbsenand directedbytheatre professorDan Bacalzo.
OriginallyscheduledforOct.21-30, theproductionwas delayedbyHurricane Ianandwillnowbe presentedNov.1820inTheatreLabin theArtsComplexat FGCUinFortMyers.
Astubborndoctorwantstosave livesbybringingattentiontoapublic healthcrisis,buthiseffortsare stymiedbypoliticiansandcitizens
concernedwitheconomicrepercussions.Brandedan“enemyofthepeople”bythoseseekingtosilencehim, hestandstoloseeverythingdearto
him–hisjob,his reputation,hisfamily,andtheirfuture well-being–ifhe continuestospeak out.
Performanceswill beNov.18and19 at7:30p.m.and Nov.19and20at2 p.m.
Therewillalsobe adiscussionwiththe castandcrewfollowingthe2p.m. performanceonNov. 19.
Ticketsforthis eventare$10for thegeneralpublic and$7forstudentsandareavailable forpurchaseonlineatfgcu.edu/theatrelab,oratthedoor,basedon availability.
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FGCUBowerSchoolofMusic&theArtspresents AnEnemyofthePeopleNov.18-20 THELABORATORYTHEATEROFFLORIDAPRESENTS www.LaboratoryTheaterFlorida.com239-218-0481 1634WoodfordAve. DowntownFortMyers SponsoredbyArleneForeman•HalfPricePreviewsNov.2&3 NOVEMBER4,5,10,11, 12,17,18&19 at8pm Matinees: NOV.6,13 19,20 at2p.m. TheThanksgivingPlay SWFL Premiere
HappeningsMagazine NOVEMBER2022-17
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BirthofAestheticEcologyatDavisArtCenter
BinaryPerceptionofVenusbyFrancescoGilliainCapitalGallery
TheSidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter announcestwoartexhibitionsopeningatArtWalk onFriday,Nov.4.Shivoo-Shivoo,TheBirthof AestheticEcology,agroupexhibition,willbeon displayinthedownstairsGrandAtrium.Upstairsin theCapitalGallery,anexhibitcalledTheBinary PerceptionofVenusbyartistFrancescoGilliawill befeatured.
TheShivoo–Shivoo,ThebirthofAesthetic Ecologyexhibitiongivesbirthtoamovementinart thatwillbeknownas“TheData-AArtMovement.” Itsdevelopmentbeganin1980withnothingmore thanavisionforakindofartthatcouldrespondto theincreasingcrisesofanunsustainablehuman civilizationandaglobalenvironmentthatiscollapsingunderthepressureofhumanactivity.
Fortytwoyearsinthemaking,thevisionis nowarealityandasufficientlyrobustaesthetic calledData-Ahasemergedreadytopresentan artmovementtorespondtothehumanandenvironmentalcrisis.TheData-Aaestheticwouldhave neverbeenpossiblewithoutthecollaborationof manyartistsandorganizingspecialistsandthe assistanceofGovernmentofficials,Scientists, Privateenterprises,Religiousinstitutions,media asintelevision,radio,newspapers,magazines andthousandsofpeoplefromallwalksoflifewho
contributedtomakingthevisionareality.
AestheticEcologyisanemergingnew fieldofstudythatisbornofthearts,to moveontoScience,Philosophyandseveralotherinterconnecteddisciplines,with theexpressedpurposeofaidinghumanitytoovercomethethreatofextinction posedbytheglobalenvironmentalcollapseoftheearth’sbiosphere.Whilethe idealsbehindAestheticEcologymay appearaugustatfirst,theartthatisdrivingitsmeaningandpurposeisdemonstrablyartoperatingatalevelofunity withthenaturalworld,ofakindthat humanityhasneverexperiencedbefore. Shivoo-ShivoogroupexhibitionparticipatingartistsincludeTiitéBaquero,Beth CarterBell,CesarAguileraandother specialguests.
TheBinaryPerceptionofVenusby artistFrancescoGilliawillbefeaturedin theCapitalGallery.Gillia’snudesareparticularlyevocativeofthecolumnsofmassivearchaicGreektemplesscattered acrossthelandscapeofsouthernItaly. FrancescomovedtoFloridain2013 wherethesacredviewofthebodytransitionedtotheabstractedrepresentationof wings,inacryliccolorsandgildedbackgrounds,amundanespinonthe Byzantinesacredicons,embracingthe popularityofselfietaking,manifestingin
facttheprofane.Thepaintingsarean attempttogetpeopletothinkbeyondthe superficialnatureofart,andtounderstandthatitisultimatelyameansto invokeideasinpeople,toinspireorcaptivatethemandthattheopenmawofthe Venusflytrapisonlycoloredredinorder toentraptheminacycleofdistraction.
Whileconfrontational,theinstallation locatestheviewerinatransitionalplace definedbyastateoftensionbetweenthe sacredperceptionofourbeingandthe sexualityofthesubject.Suchpositioning allowsforacontemporaryversionofthe classicaldichotomybetweenthesacred andtheprofane.
DuetoHurricaneIan,SBDAC'selevatortotheupperfloorsandrooftopisnot operational.Theyareworkingtorestore servicetotheelevatorsothatallspaces inSBDACwillonceagainbeaccessible toallmembersoftheSouthwestFlorida community.
Openingnightforbothexhibitionswill beNov.4from6to10p.m.Bothshows willbeondisplaythroughNov.22.The Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenterislocatedat2301FirstSt.inthehistoricdowntownFortMyersRiverDistrict.
Formoreinformationcall239-3331933orvisitthewebsiteat www.sbdac.com
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BethCarterBell
FrancescoGillia
DominickTascheratDAASGallery
InthemonthofNovember, DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Giftsis showcasingtheartworkof DominickTascherandhiscollectionentitledFeelingFree.
TheopeningreceptionisscheduledforFriday,Nov.4from6to 9:30p.m.inconjunctionwiththe monthlyFortMyersArtWalk.The exhibitionwillbeondisplay throughNov.27.
Additionally,DAASCo-Opis hostingapleinairdemowith SWFLartistsDanaEndersand JohnRizza,amongothers.The demonstrationswillhappenduring theMakersMarketEventon Sunday,Nov.6from9a.m.to3 p.m.
DominickTascherwasbornand raisedinBordeaux,France.He discoveredhispassionforthearts atayoungage,alwaysdrawing andaspiringtobeacardesigner oranarchitect.Growingupinone ofthemostbeautifulcitiesin France,hewassurroundedbyhistoryandvisualarts.Hesoonacquireda loveformusicandpaintings.
architect,buthispassionforthearts andpaintingneverlefthim.Moving toSt.Martinwithhisfamilyinthe late80s,thebeautyandcolorfulcultureoftheCaribbeaninspiredhimto gobacktohiseaselandstartpaintingagain.Hisjourneydidnotstop thereasherelocatedtotheUSin theearly2000sandhaslivedin Floridasincethen.Tascherhasbeen amemberoftheUnionArtist Studios,theonlyorganizedartists’ studiogroupinallSouthwest Florida,since2021.Tascherisa self-taughtartist,andhisworkis inspiredbydifferentperiodslike AbstractExpressionismandStreet Art.HisstudyofZenBuddhismhas alsoservedasinspiration.
DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Gifts islocatedat1815FowlerSt.inthe ButterflyEstatescomplexinFort Myers.Thegallery’sbusinesshours areWednesdaytoSundayfrom10 a.m.to3p.m.Moreinformation aboutthevenueandhowtobecome amembercanbefoundonlineat daascoop.comorbycalling239-5908645.
Tascher'spathledhimtobecomea physicianinsteadofacardesigneror
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DominickTascher
BonitaSpringsshowcasesMaryParkman
Hindsight:APainters
Journey—MaryParkmanis anewartexhibitionopening Nov.4attheVisualArts CenteronOld41Roadin BonitaSprings.Thisshow highlightstheevolvingbody ofworkbyMaryParkman, celebratedartistandbeloved paintinginstructor.
MaryParkmangraduated fromCornellUniversityin Ithaca,NewYork,witha degreeinfineartsandcontinuedherstudyofartatthe NewYorkStudioSchoolin Manhattanandthe InternationalSchoolofArtin Umbria,Italy.
Havingbegunhercareer asarepresentationalpainter ofportraitsandlandscapes, Parkman’sworkisincreasinglyabstractwithgreater focusoncolor,texture,andtheprocessofapplyingpaint
Exhibitsextended,event updatesinPuntaGorda
TheVisualArtsCenterinPuntaGordahas updateditsprogrammingschedulefollowing HurricaneIan.
JointhePuntaGordaChamberofCommerce& ThePortCharlotteChamberofCommerceasthey “CuttheRibbon”whichwillopentheVisualArts Center“SeasonofArt”onNov.1.
Twoexhibitscontinuetobeondisplayin November.TheyincludetheColorexhibitinthe maingallerywhichrunsnowthroughNov.27. Artistsexpressthemselvesthroughcolorandthe resultsarespectacular.Thisisajuriedshowthat includesboth2D&3Dart.Areceptionwillbeheld Nov.10at2p.m.withawardsgiven.
ThesecondexhibitistheFloridaWatercolor Society’s51stannualexhibitionintheGoffGallery andRebeccaHall. Thatisondisplay throughNov.12.
tocanvas.
“Withhindsightthingsare obviousthatwerenotobvious fromtheoutset.Onecan evaluatepastchoicesmore clearlywiththepassageof time.Myyearsofexploration were,andcontinuetobe, deepdivesofcuriosity.The selectionofpaintingsinthe HindsightexhibitionrepresentsthebodyofworkIcreatedduringmyyearsof explorationinItaly,NewYork andNaples,”saysMary Parkman.
TheexhibitisonviewNov. 4–29atVisualArtsCenter, TranovichGallery,26100Old 41Road,BonitaSprings.
Anopeningreceptionwill beheldFriday,Nov.4from6 to8p.m.Formoreinformation,call239-495-8989orvisit onlineatwww.artcenterbonita.org.
BattleoftheBrushesrescheduled
TheVisualArtsCenterinPuntaGordais excitedtopresentthe2022Battleofthe Brushes.Theeventiscenteredaroundsix localcelebrities,pairedwithVisualArtsCenter professionalartiststocreateapieceofcollectibleartwork.Thecelebritywilldoallthe painting,withtheartistcoachprovidinginsight anddirection.
Thecelebritieswillberaisingmoneywhile theycreatetheirmasterpieces.Theleaderboardisupdatedtokeeptrackofhowthe donationsaregoing&whichcelebrityisleadingthebattle.Theeventwillconcludewitha GrandFinaleRevealGalaDinnerattheVisual ArtsCenterwherethecompletedartworkswill beupforauction.DuetoHurricaneIan,the galadinnerdatehasbeenchangedtoMarch 24,2023,toallowcelebrities,artistsandthe communitytimetorecoverfromthestorm.
Artistpairings:
•Shawn“Dali”GilstadwithThePurple HousematchedwithartistLauraPommier
TheVisualArtsCenterGiftGallery,artsupply storeandgallerieswillcelebrateSmallBusiness SaturdayonNov.26from10a.m.-2p.m.withdrawings,hotchocolateandartworkhandmadebyartists.
ThePeaceRiverNationalArtFestivalisCharlotte County'spremiereoutdoorjuriedfineartsshowheld inLaishleyParkeveryMarchandDecember.The festivalwillreturnDec.3and4from9a.m.to4p.m.
TheVACislocatedat210MaudSt.inPunta Gorda.Formoredetails,visitwww.visualartcenter.org orcall941-639-8810.
•Phyllis“O’Keeffe”WalkerwithMcCrory LawmatchedwithartistBeverlyYankwitt
•Brett“DaVinci”HawkerwithHeartland PaymentSystemsmatchedwithartistMairin Wilson
•Melissa“LouiseBourgeois”Lockhartwith HelpingHandsSWFloridamatchedwithartist BirgitTode
•Matt“VanGogh”NemecwithTheWyvern HotelmatchedwithartistcoachRosalieMack
•Pam“J.Mitchell”MonnierwithGrand CarePlusmatchedwithartistSusanFraley Findmoreinfoatwww.visualartcenter.org
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ClaudeMcCoy
ChristosDiamantis
AnneStagg,LauraTannerexhibitatAlliance
FeedbackLoopfeaturingartistsAnne StaggandLauraTannerwillbeondisplayNov.4–26attheAllianceforthe ArtsinFortMyers.
AnneStaggandLauraTannerare visualartistswhoseworkpullsfromtheir experiencesgrowingupintheSouth.
AnneStaggeloquentlyaddresses someofthehumanitarianissuesofour timethroughmodesofformalabstraction,employednotonlywithinher denselylayeredpaintings,butalsoin theiterativeprocessthroughwhichher
workismade.ThepaintingsinherEdits &Omissionsseries,onviewinthe gallery,developoveranumberofyears andaretheresultofherre-workingdiscreetindividualpaintingsandthenreexhibitingthemintheiralteredstate.Her processisnotoneofeconomy,butone ofcatastrophiclossthroughanunforgivingprocessofeliminationusingwhite paint.Artworksinvariousstatesofher evolutionaryprocessareincludedinthe exhibition.
LauraTannerexaminesrevisionist historiesthatreinforcesystemsof inequitythroughherrichlydetailed, handdrawnandhandcutcollage-like constructions.Shecombinesinvented imageryderivedfromoralhistories togetherwithimagesborrowedfrom wallpaperpatterns,cookbooksand Americanaadvertisements,capitalizing onAmerica’spropensityforsentimentalitytoexposediscriminatorypowerstructuresthroughthelensofaSouthern femaleperspective.Usingdoublesided mylar,hermeticulouscraftweaves togetherdepictionsofAmericanain drawntapestry.Tanner’sdenseuseof visuallanguagebothconcealsand revealsalternativenarratives,enticing engagementwithandreflectiononthe
socialtexturesofourcontemporaryculture.
Anopeningreceptionissetfor Friday,Nov.4from5to7p.m.atthe AlliancefortheArts,10091McGregor Blvd.,FortMyers.Formoreprogrammingdetails,call239-939-2787orvisit onlineatwww.artinlee.org.
AnneStagg
HappeningsMagazine NOVEMBER2022-21
LauraTanner
NaplesFineArtShowmovesto
ParadiseCoastSportsComplex
TheNaplesFineArtShowhasfounda newhome,asHotWorksFineArtShows hasmovedthepopulareventtoParadise CoastSportsComplex.
SetforNov.12and13,theNaplesFine ArtShowischanginglocationsfromthe Italian-AmericanClubofNaplestoCollier County’s180-acremultipurposesports complexjustnorthoftheintersectionofSR 951andI-75.
AdmissionandparkingtotheNaples FineArtShowbothdaysisfreefrom10 a.m.-5p.m.,andoptionaldonationssup-
porttheInstitutefortheArts& Education.
“Thedecisiontomovean importantlocaleventisnever easy,”HotWorksfounderPatty Naroznysaid.“However,thelossof parking,increasedtraffic,increased expensesandlogisticsatthe Italian-AmericanClubmadeit impossibletoprovideagreatexperienceforbothartistsandattending artpatrons.”
HotWorksFineArtShowsare consistentlyrecognizednationallyasoneofthe“Top100Art FairsinAmerica.”Aftermore than20yearsofproducing shows,Naroznyhasearnedthe loyalfollowingofthousandsof artistsandpatronswhofollowher showsinSarasota,Naples,Boca RatonandEstero/FortMyers.
TheNaplesFineArtShowfeatures LatinAmericansculptureartistLuis Amador.Foryears,Luiscraftedhis passionforart.Hisworkencompasses awiderangeofmediaandrevealsa richandvariantsourceofinspiration fornatureandpurifiedform.Luisconcentratedhistalentsontheperfect combinationofwood,aluminum,resin, andpewterthatcharacterizehisdecorativedesigns.Hisarthasawell-balancedmixofcontemporaryandmodernstylesthatwillaccentanyroom.
Theshowfeaturesqualityfineart andcraftscreatedbyaward-winning artists.Newhomeownerswillfind amazingpaintings,sculptures,and authenticallyuniquehandmadegiftsin
KatyPratasenia
clay,glass,fiber,wood,jewelry,andmore–allmadeinawiderangeofpricesbytop professionalartists.“SomeartistsaretravelingfromasfarasTexasandCalifornia,” Naroznysaid.
Narozny’spassionforencouraging youngartistsledhertocreatetheYouth ArtsCompetition.Youngartistsfromgrades 6-12orages9-19areinvitedtoexhibitat eachshow,learnaboutanartcareer,and competeforcashprizesandribbons.Last yearoneyoungartistsoldapaintingfor $2,200.Thenon-profitInstitutefortheArts &Educationpresentstheawardsandribbons.Localartistsintheappropriateage rangeareencouragedtoapplytoexhibit beforethedeadlineofNov.1.
ParadiseCoastSportsComplexislocatedat3940CityGateBlvd.N.inNaples.
FormoreinformationontheNaples FineArtShoworHotWorks,goto www.Hotworks.org.
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MiriamEsteve
SWFLFineCraftGuild atCapeCoralLibrary
Ajuriedshowtitled “CreativePossibilities” featuringexceptional workbymembersof theSouthwestFlorida FineCraftGuildwill gracethewallsand displaycasesofthe CapeCoralLibraryart galleryNov.4through Dec.30.
Eachpieceinthis exhibitisahandmade,originaland uniqueproductofthe individualartist’s imagination.
TheSouthwest FloridaFineCraft Guild(SWFFCG)isa highlyrespectednonprofitartistcollective forcreativeminds. TheGuild’smissionistocometogetheras2Dand3Dartists withinnovativeapproachestotheirmedia.Themissionstates: “Whetheryou’reaprofessionallookingfornewinspiration,a brandnewstudenthopingtolearnathingortwoaboutfine crafts,orifyou’resimplyinterestedinpickingupanewhobby, theSouthwestFloridaFineCraftGuildisheretowelcomeyou intothefold.”FormoreinformationabouttheGuild,visittheir website:www.SWFFCG.org.
ChangingartexhibitionsintheLibrary’sgalleryaresponsoredbytheFriendsoftheCapeCoralLibraryandare designedtoaffordlocalartiststheopportunitytosharetheir workinthispublicforum.ThevarietyofvisualexperiencebenefitsLibraryvisitorsofallages.
Thelibraryislocatedat921SW39thTerrace,offMohawk Pkwy,andtheexhibitwillbeopenduringregularbusiness hours.Forinformation,contactMonicaRahman,artgallery chair,atgallery@capefriends.orgorvisitwww.capefriends.org. FollowFriendsoftheCapeCoralLibraryonFacebook.
LynnOndercin
PamelaRichardson
HappeningsMagazine NOVEMBER2022-23
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LiveMusic,Theatre, ArtExhibits,Concerts andSpecialEvents
TUE-1
BethAnne
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
AChorusLine
ThroughNov.12
BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422
NotNow,Darling ThroughNov.5
OffBroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422
SeanPaxson
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
FloridaRepertoryTheatre:
OurLadyofPerpetualHelp
ThroughNov.13
HistoricArcadeTheatre, 2268BayStreet,FortMyers 239-332-4488
PlayersCircleTheater: MurderatTheHowardJohnson’s ThroughNov.20
PlayersCirclePerformingArts Center,ShellFactory,15644N. TamiamiTrail,NorthFortMyers 239-800-3292
WED-2
CJandPearl
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
HighTide
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
JoshRowand
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
TheNaplesPlayers: BytheWay,MeetVeraStark
ThroughNov.6
TheNaplesPlayers, 7015thAve.S,Naples 239-263-7990
LukeBryaninconcert
HertzArena, 11000EverbladesPkwy,Estero 7p.m.239-948-7825
LatinDancewithAngela Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Lessons6:30p.m.,party7:30p.m., 239-333-1933
SpiritualAwareness
Neenie’sHouse, 481MarshAve.,FortMyers 7p.m.,224-678-4901
Apartment3A ThroughNov.13
ArtsCenterTheatre atMarcoTownCenter www.marcoislandart.org
THU-3
JohnnyRogers: ElvisandBuddyHollytribute
TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566
TheCharlottePlayers:BlitheSpirit Nov.3-6
TheLangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022
OMB!OpenMicBonita PerformingArtsCenter,Moe Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989
SolParty
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
SmokinAcesDuo
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
Jekyll&Hydethemusical ThroughNov.13
NewPhoenixTheatre, 3211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-284-5214
BrantleyGilbert, JellyRollinconcert HertzArena, 11000EverbladesPkwy,Estero 7p.m.239-948-7825
MajestyofRock Journey&Styxtribute Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 6:30-8:30p.m.,eventlawn www.mercatoshops.com
JohnCafferty andTheBeaverBrownBand AlliancefortheArts,10091 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers Doorsat4p.m. www.musicaliveswfl.org
FRI-4
ChuckPeterson
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida: TheThanksgivingPlay ThroughNov.20
1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers 239-218-0481
HereCometheMummies
SeminoleCasinoHotel, 506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.www.moreinparadise.com
ShivooShivooexhibitopens ThroughNov.22
Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenter
2301FirstSt.,FortMyers
FeaturesTilteBaquero,BethCarter Bell,CesarAguilera,MatthewKelly, JohnBiffar&KristinaB.Persson, 6p.m.,239-333-1933
DominickTascherexhibit
DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Gifts, 1815FowlerSt.,unit3,FortMyers, Opening6-9:30p.m.,exhibitruns throughNov.27,239-590-8645
FeedbackLoopexhibit
AnneStaggandLauraTanner Nov.4-27
AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers OpeningreceptionNov.4,5p.m. 239-939-2787
FrancescoGilliaexhibitopens
ThroughNov.22
Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenter 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers upstairs,6p.m.,239-333-1933
TheTemptations, TheFourTopstribute
TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566
MichaelRayinconcert
TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839
JustForLaughs: AComedyVarietyShow
PerformingArtsCenter,Hinman Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989
HistoryofRocknRoll:
TheJohnnyRogersShow
GulfTheater, 900W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 7p.m.,941-205-8545
Simply-Fi
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
ZachWilliamsinconcert
BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWParkway,Fort Myers,7p.m.,239-481-4849
Noteworthyand
MaryParkmanexhibitsopen
VisualArtsCenter,26100Old41 Road,BonitaSprings Openingreception6-8p.m., 239-495-8989
24-NOVEMBER2022 HappeningsMagazine
OriginallyscheduledforSept.29,LukeBryanwillperformNov.2 at7p.m.atHertzArenainEstero.Forticketsandinfo,visit www.hertzarena.com. photobyJamieKuser Luke Bryan
FortMyersArtWalk
DowntownFortMyers
6-10p.m.www.myriverdistrict.com
SoundMachine
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454
SAT-5
SasetheSinger
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
KatyPerry,Blondie andNoDoubttribute
TheStage,9144BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings
7:30p.m.239-405-8566
ArtinthePark
Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 10a.m.-5p.m.239-262-6517
GulfCoastChamberOrchestra
Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-277-1700
NikoMooninconcert
TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839
LaurieandRustyWright
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
ACMA: AnneE.DeChantTrioinconcert
AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.JoyceKnakeopens www.americanacma.org
Remedy
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454
WINKTasteoftheTown Nov.5&6
CentennialPark,EdwardsDrive, DowntownFortMyers Saturday11a.m.-6p.m.,Sunday11 a.m.-5p.m.www.bscevent.com
SUN-6
SWFloridaReliefFundConcert
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, CharliePaceBand,ElectricLipstick, BenAllen,CollaborationBand, AlbertCastiglia,AnikkaChambers
DeslauriersandPaulDeslauriers, RobertWilliamsonBand,noonto7 p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
Psalms,Hymns&SpiritualSongs
FirstPresbyterianChurch, 9751BonitaBeachRoadSE, BonitaSprings,6p.m. 239-287-7331
FGCUJazzEnsemble
CapeCoralHighSchool,2300 SantaBarbaraBlvd.,CapeCoral 3p.m.239-745-4268
ACMASinger-SongwriterCircle
AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.www.americanacma.org
SouthwindandBluegrassCentral
AlliancefortheArtsamphitheater, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers free,3p.m.239-939-2787
BonitaSpringsConcertBand
RiversidePark,Old41Road,Bonita Springs,2p.m. bonitaspringsconcertband.org
MarcAnthonyinconcert
HertzArena, 11000EverbladesPkwy,Estero 8p.m.239-948-7825
OperaalFresco:
GODivasandDinner
Carmelio’sItalianRistorante,321W. RettaEsplanade,PuntaGorda, 6p.m.www.gulfshoreopera.org
AnnualMakers’MarketEvent
TheButterflyEstates, 1815FowlerSt.,FortMyers 9a.m.-3p.m.239-590-8645
DonnyMasters
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3:30-7:30p.m., 239-540-8454
MajestyofRock: MusicofJourney&Styx
Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 1p.m.,941-235-3675
MON-7
SouthShoreBand
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
FortMyersFilmFestival:
ThankGodIt’sMonday
Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenter
2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-333-1933
MoviesattheMoe:LicoricePizza
PerformingArtsCenter,Moe Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989
HappeningsMagazine NOVEMBER2022-25 AMERICANA COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION FortMyershomefororiginalAmericanamusic! SINGER SONGWRIT ER CIRCLE Eve r y Sunday 2 pm All Fait hs Unitarian Congregation SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5 Joyce Knake opens, 7 pm Anne E. DeChant Trio SONGWRITERSINTHE ROUND Tim McGeary, Marie Nofsinger, Kim Mayfield SUNDAY, NOV. 20 at 3 pm Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Bring chair. Show moves indoors depending on weather. $16 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19 Bruce Gallant opens, 7 pm Kraig Kenning All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Doors open at 6:30 pm Tickets at door ($12 member/$18 public) Visit our Facebook page and website for more info & full calendar of events www.americanacma.org ACMA @ The Alliance
MON-7continued
AdamSandlerinconcert
HertzArena, 11000EverbladesPkwy,Estero 7:30p.m.239-948-7825
FGCUWindChamberEnsembles
U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers
7:30p.m.239-745-4268
TUE-8
BethAnne
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
FireandIce
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
FGCUPercussion ChamberEnsembles
U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers
7:30p.m.239-745-4268
N OVEMBER C ALENDAR
WED-9
CJandPearl
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
NisitaConcertSeries: NightattheMovies
U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers
7:30p.m.239-745-4268
TheBluesBrothers,TinaTurner, WhitneyHoustonand ArethaFranklintribute
TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings
7:30p.m.239-405-8566
JoshRowand
TheCenterBar,
ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
OwnThePlatform
Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers
Bar6p.m.,music8p.m., 239-333-1933
COCOArtGalleryreopening
COCOArtGallery, CoconutPointMall,8074 MediterraneanDrive,Estero 5-7p.m.,239-949-3073
HighTide
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
THU-10
BillyJoel,Cher,BobSeger andLadyGagatribute
TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings
7:30p.m.239-405-8566
EveningonFifth
5thAvenueSouth,Naples
6:30-9:30p.m.239-692-8436
MattStellinconcert
TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839
VisualArtistMixer
AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 5p.m.239-939-2787
TheCharlottePlayers:BlitheSpirit Nov.10-13
TheLangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022
ArtandPoetryNetworkingEvent
SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 8p.m.,239-333-1933
SmokinAcesDuo
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
Ha!Ha!Ho!TheHolidayShow ThroughDec.25
OffBroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422
FireandIce
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
RebaMcEntireinconcert
HertzArena, 11000EverbladesPkwy,Estero 7:30p.m.239-948-7825
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OperaalFresco:GODivas MercatoLawnStage,Naples, 7p.m.www.gulfshoreopera.org
Colorexhibitreception,awards
VisualArtCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda 2p.m.941-639-8810
FRI-11
ChuckPeterson
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
FabulousGirlsofMotown
TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566
SoapyTuna
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454
ASalutetoOurVeterans
Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 6-7p.m.,eventlawn www.mercatoshops.com
SolReal
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
KabakaPyramidinconcert
TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839
FieldofDreamz
CountryClassicMusicFestival Nov.11and12
CharlotteCountyFairgrounds,2333
ElJobeanRoad,PortCharlotte JordanDavisheadlinesFriday, GaryAllanheadlinesSaturday 305-761-8860www.eventbrite.com
VeteransDayTribute
GulfTheater,
900W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 7p.m.,941-205-8545
RhythmontheRiver: AppalachianRoadShow
EdisonandFordWinterEstates, 2350McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 6:30p.m.239-334-7419
SAT-12
Nightbird:TheUltimate TributetoStevieNicks
PerformingArtsCenter,Hinman Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989
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C ALENDAR
ACMASinger-SongwriterCircle
AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.www.americanacma.org
GrandPianoSeries: NicoNamoradze
GulfTheater, 900W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 4p.m.,941-205-8545
NaplesConcertBand
CambierPark, 7558thAve.S,Naples 2p.m.,239-270-1221
MON-14
WendyRenee
Reba
RebaMcEntirewillperformNov.10at7:30p.m.atHertzArenain Estero.Forticketsandinfo,visitwww.hertzarena.com
SasetheSinger
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
TheBoots
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454
RockyHorrorPictureShow OutdoorMovieEvent AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 5p.m.239-939-2787
LightingoftheVillage
Fishermen’sVillage,1200W.Retta Esplanade,PuntaGorda 5p.m.www.fishermensvillage.com
EvergladesCityArts&CraftsFair
McLeodParkontheCircle, EvergladesCity 10a.m.-1p.m.239-695-2905
Journeytribute
TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566
EastonCorbininconcert
TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839
LaurieandRustyWright
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
KevinHartinconcert
HertzArena, 11000EverbladesPkwy,Estero 7p.m.239-948-7825
NaplesFineArtShow Nov.12and13
ParadiseCoastSportsComplex, 3940CityGateBlvd.S,Naples 10a.m.-5p.m.www.hotworks.org
GulfshorePlayhouse presentsSteelMagnolias ThroughDec.14
NorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 239-261-PLAY
SUN-13
SWFloridaBluesSociety
InternationalBluesChallenge CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 1p.m.,239-549-3000
MeatLoaftributeandBrakeFail Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 1p.m.,941-235-3675
GODivasBenefitConcert
TheArboratEstero, LambofGod,19691CypressView Drive,FortMyers 4p.m.www.gulfshoreopera.org
GulfCoastSymphony:
HurricaneIanReliefFundraiser
BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWParkway,Fort Myers,7p.m.,239-481-4849
BluesandBloodysConcert
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, JoeyTenutoBand,EllieLeeBand, noon-7p.m.,thecenterbar.com
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
MoviesattheMoe:AfterLove
PerformingArtsCenter,Moe Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989
TUE-15
BethAnne
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
SeanPaxson
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
OperaalFresco:LatinInfusion
Shangri-LaSprings,27750Old41 Road,BonitaSprings 7p.m.www.gulfshoreopera.org
FGCUSymphonicBand
U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.239-745-4268
MoviesontheLawn:
HungerGames
Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 6p.m.,eventlawn www.mercatoshops.com
WED-16
CJandPearl
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
WineandPaint,DanceParty
Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Paint6:30p.m.,party8:30p.m., 239-333-1933
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WED-16continued
NeilDiamondtribute
TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings
7:30p.m.239-405-8566
HighTide
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
JoshRowand
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
MannheimSteamrollerChristmas
BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWParkway,Fort Myers,7:30p.m.,239-481-4849
FGCUWindOrchestra
U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers
7:30p.m.239-745-4268
THU-17
AbsoluteQueentribute
TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566
SmokinAcesDuo
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
DeanMartin&Friendstribute Nov.17&18
TheLangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022
JazzattheMACC: MusicofMilesDavis
Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-277-1700
CoralStoneBand
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
CodyJohnson, RandyHouserinconcert
HertzArena, 11000EverbladesPkwy,Estero 7:30p.m.239-948-7825
GulfshoreOpera: LatinInfusionConcert&Dinner
BodegaOle, 9654thAve.N.,Naples 6p.m.www.gulfshoreopera.org
JackRussell’s
TheSWFLStrongBenefitConcertonNov.18willfeatureJack RussellʼsGreatWhite,FireHouse,BenAllenBand,RoxxRevolt& TheRevolvers,Vallion,FelicityandtheSchoolofRockFort MyersHouseBand.Theeventruns2-10p.m.attheAlliancefor theArtsinFortMyers.Forticketsandmoredetails,visit www.niceguysproduction.com. photobyJamieKuser
FGCUSymphonicBand
U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.239-745-4268
FRI-18
ChuckPeterson
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
AlterEaglestribute
TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566
TheBrooklynBoys:ATributeto
BarryManilowandNeilDiamond GulfTheater, 900W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 7p.m.,941-205-8545
FGCUStringChamberEnsembles
U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.239-745-4268
DylanScottinconcert
TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839
Riverside
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454
SmalltownDuo
Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Bar6p.m.,music8p.m., 239-333-1933
JohnnyCaribe andTheHurricanes
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
IrvingBerlin’sWhiteChristmas ThroughDec.30
BroadwayPalmTheatre, 1380ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-278-4422
LiveatTheGarden: ATributetoBillyJoel
PerformingArtsCenter,Hinman Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989
FortMyersMusicWalk
DowntownFortMyers 6p.m.www.myriverdistrict.com
SWFLStrongBenefitConcert: JackRussell’sGreatWhite, Firehouseandmore AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2-10p.m. www.niceguysproduction.com
TheMichaelBubleExperience featuringPaulToddJr. Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-277-1700
EnemyofthePeople Nov.18-20
TheatreLab,ArtsComplex,FGCU, 10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 239-745-4268
MagicofLights Nov.18-Jan.1
CollierCountyFairgrounds, 75139thAve.NE,Naples www.magicoflights.com
LoveYourRebellionpresents
BabefestfeaturingL.A.Witch
NiceGuysPizza,1404CapeCoral
ParkwayEast,CapeCoral 8p.m.www.eventbrite.com
SAT-19
SasetheSinger
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
RollingStones,Creedence ClearwaterRevivaltribute
TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566
BadLatitude
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454
TacoFest
MercolaMarket, 125SW3rdPlace,CapeCoral 11a.m.-5p.m.www.bscevent.com
BikeNight-Wildfireperforms
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,5-8p.m.,239-995-2141
ZOSOTheUltimate
LedZeppelinExperience
TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839
RidersintheSky
PerformingArtsCenter,Hinman Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989
RocktheStage
SemiFinalsShowcase
AlliancefortheArts,10091 McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 4-9p.m.,rockthestageswfl.com Ticketsatwww.eventbrite.com
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GreatWhite
RookeryBayClassicCarShow
FloridaSouthWesternStateCollege, 7505GrandLelyDrive,Naples 9a.m.-1p.m.239-394-3458
Kickin’TheBluesMusicFestival RiversidePark,10450ReynoldsSt., BonitaSprings,4-9p.m. www.groundingwire.org
CJMatthew
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
ACMA:KraigKenninginconcert
AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.BruceGallantopens www.americanacma.org
Foreignerinconcert
BarbaraB.MannPerformingArts Hall,13350FSWParkway,Fort Myers,8p.m.,239-481-4849
FallGardenFestival
EdisonandFordWinterEstates, 2350McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 9a.m.-4p.m.239-334-7419
BestofTheEagles, GasHouseGorillas
Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6:30p.m.,941-235-3675
Brew-Ha-HaCraftBeerFestival Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 5-8p.m.,eventlawn www.mercatoshops.com
HarryChapinFoodDrive
Fundraiser:Car,Truck,BikeShow BellTower, 13499S.ClevelandAve.,FortMyers 10a.m.-2p.m.239-851-6169
SUN-20
ACMA@TheAlliance
SongwritersintheRound
AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers TimMcGeary,MarieNofsinger andKimMayfield,3p.m. www.americanacma.org
ThunderBeachBand
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3:30-6:30p.m., 239-540-8454
GulfCoastHarmonizers: FallHarmonyFest
CypressLakePresbyterianChurch, 8260CypressLakeDr.,FortMyers 2p.m.,www.gcharmonizers.com
BillBurrinconcert HertzArena, 11000EverbladesPkwy,Estero 7p.m.239-948-7825
PuntaGordaSymphony: BrahmsSymphonyNo.1,Rossini CharlottePerformingArtsCenter, 701Carmalitast.,PuntaGorda 7:30p.m.941-205-5996 www.pgsymphony.org
NewYorkRhythm
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 5-8p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
ACMASinger-SongwriterCircle AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.www.americanacma.org
CarsandCoffee239
Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 9-11a.m.www.mercatoshops.com
NisitaConcertSeries: SarahBarber,mezzosoprano, andPriscilaNavarro,piano U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, FGCU,10501FGCUBlvd.,FortMyers 3p.m.239-745-4268
MON-21
RockinontheRiver:
LorrieMorganinconcert CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, 2101EdwardsDrive,FortMyers gatesat6p.m.,showat7p.m. www.caloosasoundamp..com
MoviesattheMoe:Lucky
PerformingArtsCenter,Moe Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989
SouthShoreBand
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
TheNorthPoleonThird:Tree
LightingandSnowfallCelebration ThirdStreetSouth,Naples 6p.m.www.thirdstreetsouth.com
TUE-22
BethAnne
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
FireandIce
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
WED-23
CJandPearl
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
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THURSDAY,NOV.3 JohnnyRogers:Elvis,BuddyHolly FRIDAY,NOV.4 TheTemptations&TheFourTops SATURDAY,NOV.5 KatyPerry,Blondie&NoDoubt WEDNESDAY,NOV.9 BluesBrothers,TinaTurner, ArethaFranklin&WhitneyHouston THURSDAY,NOV.10 BillyJoel,Cher,BobSeger,LadyGaga FRIDAY,NOV.11 FabulousGirlsofMotown SATURDAY,NOV.12 Journey WEDNESDAY,NOV.16 NeilDiamond THURSDAY,NOV.17 AbsoluteQueen FRIDAY,NOV.18 TheAlterEaglesBand SATURDAY,NOV.19 RollingStones,CreedenceClearwaterRevival WEDNESDAY,NOV.23 DeanMartin&SammyDavisJr. FRIDAY,NOV.25 OliviaNewton-John,ConnieFrancis,RodStewart SATURDAY,NOV.26 BestofABBAandMammaMia WEDNESDAY,NOV.30 JohnnyRogers:Elvis,BuddyHolly BestoftheBestTributeBands arePerformingatTHESTAGE Catering-Weddings-Events-HolidayParties stagebonita.com•thestageeventscenter.comTHESTAGE 9144BonitaBeachRoadSE • SunshinePlaza • BonitaSprings • 239-405-8566 UPCOMINGTRIBUTESHOWSCHEDULE
WED-23continued
DeanMartin, SammyDavisJr.tribute
TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings
7:30p.m.239-405-8566
HighTide
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
JoshRowand
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
TheNaplesPlayers:
AChristmasCarol
ThroughDec.18
TheNaplesPlayers, 7015thAve.S,Naples 239-263-7990
THU-24
SmokinAcesDuo
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
AnniversaryShow withTheZydegatorz
Neenie’sHouse, 481MarshAve.,FortMyers
6-8p.m.,free,224-678-4901
FRI-25
ChuckPeterson
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
OliviaNewton-John,Connie Francis,RodStewarttribute
TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings
7:30p.m.239-405-8566
TigerBlue
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454
Simply-Fi
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
RetroRooftopDanceParty
Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 8p.m.,239-333-1933
BackporchConcertwithBuckshot Neenie’sHouse, 481MarshAve.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.,free,224-678-4901
HolidayNightsOpeningNight
EdisonandFordWinterEstates, 2350McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 6p.m.239-334-7419
TheStudioPlayers: OtherDesertCities
ThroughDec.17
JoanJenksAuditorium,GoldenGate CommunityCenter,4701Golden GateParkway,Naples 239-398-9192
SAT-26
SasetheSinger
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
BestofABBA, MammaMiatribute
TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566
BlackDog
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7-11p.m.,239-540-8454
JerrodNiemanninconcert
TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839
CharliePace
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 7-10p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
HolidayArtisanMarket
Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples noon,www.mercatoshops.com
SmallBusinessSaturday VisualArtCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda 10a.m.-2p.m.941-639-8810
SUN-27
SolReal
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 5-8p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
ACMASinger-SongwriterCircle
AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 2p.m.www.americanacma.org
DaveKoz&Friendsinconcert Artis–Naples,5833PelicanBay Blvd.,Naples,7p.m.239-597-1900
TheSoundMachine
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,3:30-6:30p.m., 239-540-8454
MON-28
SouthShoreBand
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
MoviesattheMoe:Lion
PerformingArtsCenter,Moe Auditorium,10150BonitaBeach Road,BonitaSprings 7p.m.,239-495-8989
TUE-29
BethAnne
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
FireandIce
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
PeterMayer:Stars andPromisesChristmasTour
GulfTheater, 900W.MarionAve.,PuntaGorda 7p.m.,941-205-8545
FGCUChoirs
andSymphonicOrchestra MooringsPresbyterianChurch, 791HarbourDrive,Naples 4&7p.m.fgcu.edu/joyful
TheNaplesPlayers: TreesandTeasFestival ThroughDec.18
TheNaplesPlayers, 7015thAve.S,Naples 239-263-7990
WED-30
CJandPearl
TheShellFactory&NaturePark, 16554N.ClevelandAve.,N.Fort Myers,4p.m.,239-995-2141
JohnnyRogers: Elvis,BuddyHollytribute
TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566
WineandCharcuterie
Sidney’sRooftopSculptureGarden, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 6:30p.m.,239-333-1933
HighTide
TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,6-9p.m.,239-540-8454
JoshRowand
TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 6-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com
FestivalofTreesPreviewParty
SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 5p.m.,239-333-1933
Winterlude:TreeLighting
andCirqueExperience
Mercato,9118StradaPlace,Naples 5-8p.m.www.mercatoshops.com
TheOddCouple(femaleversion) ThroughDec.18
ArtsCenterTheatre atMarcoTownCenter www.marcoislandart.org
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TheNaplesPlayersannualTreesandTeasFestivalkicksoff Nov.29andrunsthroughDec.18.
PGSymphonyperformsNov.20
ThePuntaGordaSymphony’sexciting 2022-2023seasonwillfeaturesix MainstageConcerts,threeJazzonthe Lawnconcerts,renownedguestartistand classicalpianistRomanRabinovich,and reveredsymphonicandjazzworksthat willbemusictotheearsofSouthwest Floridianseagerforliveconcertexperiencesinsideandoutsidetheconcerthall.
MainstageConcertsattheCharlotte PerformingArtsCenterwillfeaturewellknowntitlesbyBrahms,Copland,Dvorák, Wagner,Schubert,Shostakovich,Rossini, Elgar,Rachmaninoff,andAClassical HolidaywithRimsky-Korsakov,Bach,and Tchaikovsky.ThefirstMainstageConcert oftheseasonfeaturesBrahms’ SymphonyNo.1,Rossini’sTheThieving Magpie,andWoodNotesbyWilliam GrantStill,knownasthe“DeanofAfroAmericancomposers.”Thatwillbeheld Nov.20at7:30p.m.
Bringingnewsoundstoourearsin futureMainstageConcertswillbethe musicofFlorencePrice,thegroundbreakingcomposerwhowasthefirstAfrican Americanwomantohaveacomposition playedbyamajororchestra,andSpanish composerManueldeFalla,renownedfor hisballetmusicbasedonSpanishdance. OurseasonfinaleconcertCinematic Soundswillboastthemusicofgreatfilms attheCharlotteHarborEvent& ConferenceCenter,withafestiveafterparty.
TheSymphony’sJazzontheLawn seriespresentsthreeSouthwestFlorida jazzgroups,performingonthelawnatthe FloridaSouthWesternStateCollege,
CharlotteCampus.OnDec.3,jazzclassicsfromtheGreatAmericanSongbook, aswellasafewBrazilianBossaNovas, willbeperformedbyPatriciaDean,oneof thefewartistsinjazzwhoplaysdrumsand sings,accompaniedbyhertalentedgroup ofmusiciansonpiano,bassandguitar. ThesymphonypresentLewDelGatto& FriendsonFeb.18,andRandySandke& FriendsonMarch18.TheJazzonthe Lawnconcertsbeginat4p.m.,andchairs areprovided.Wineandbeerwillbeavailableforpurchase,sobringapicnicand shareanafternoonofgreatjazzwith friendsandfamily.
There’smuchmoretoenjoy.Joinusfor aComposer’sLuncheonseveraldays beforeeachMainstageConcertattheIsles YachtClub,forlunchandwineatthemodestpriceof$30.Musicianswillplay
excerptsfromanddiscusstheupcoming program.TheFridaybeforeeach MainstageConcert,gobehindthescenes ofthemusicyoulovewithMaestro RaffaeleLivioPonti’scommunityBehind theNotesprogram.TheMaestro’slectures arefreetoall,andareheldatthePunta GordaLibraryfrom5-6p.m.Maestro Pontialsositsdownattheconcertvenue at6:30p.m.beforeeachMainstage ConcertforMusicalConversations,sharing furtherinsightsintotheevening’sprogram.
SubscriptionstotheMainstageConcert seriesandtheJazzontheLawnseriesare stillavailable,witha10%discountonticketpricing.
Visitwww.PGSymphony.org/performancesformoreinformationandtopurchasetickets.
BonitaSpringsConcertBandreturnsNov.6
Thefirstconcertofthe seasonbytheBonita SpringsConcertBandwill beSunday,Nov.6at2p.m. atRiversideParkindowntownOldBonita.Guest soloistisCJGreer.
Theconcertwillfeature musicalhighlightshonoring ourVeteransandMilitary personal.Songswill include“ArmedForces Salute”withCJGreer-vocalist.OthersongsincludeJohnPhilip Sousa’s“U.S.FieldArtilleryMarch.”
“StarsandStripesForever,” “StarSpangledSalute”and “AmericatheBeautiful.”CJ willalsosing“Freedom’s Call,”IrvingBerlin’s“Songs ofAmerica"and“Don’tRain onmyParade.”
CJisamusicandmusic theaterfacultymemberat theUniversityNevada-Reno campus.Shehasperformedaroundtheworld fromthemeparksto BroadwaytoCarnegieHall.Asaperformer,hersinginghasbeendescribed
as“warm,lovely,powerful,andemotional.”CJhasreceivedmultipleHelen HayesAwardnominationsforherperformances.
TheBonitaSpringsConcertBandis underthedirectionofGarySmithwho retiredafter24yearsasconductorofthe UniversityofIllinoisMarchingIlliniBand. Thisisthe9thseasonthatGaryhasled theband.Garysays“thetalentofthese musiciansistremendous,ranginginage from15to90.”
Becomea“FriendoftheBand”for just$50.Findoutmoreatwww.bonitaspringsconcertband.org.
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Bluegrassserieskicksoffwithfreeconcert
Asasmallwayofgivingbacktoourcommunityduringthesetryingtimes,theAlliancefortheArtsisproudto offerafreeoutdoorbluegrassconcertonSunday,Nov.6 at10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers.
TheconcertwillbeheldontheGreenMarketStage. Gatesopenat2p.m.withSouthwindplayingat3p.m. andBluegrassCentraltakingthestageat4p.m.Chairs andcoolersarepermitted.
“Thingshavenotbeeneasyforanyoneinthearea sincehurricaneIan,”saysBillTaylor,producingartistic
director.“Thisisourwayofofferingeveryoneafreeand funwaytorelaxforafewhours.”Reserveyourfreeticketbygoingtowww.ArtInLee.org.
TheseriescontinuesonDec.4,Jan.8,Feb.5and March5.Ticketsfortherestoftheseasonare$15for members,$16fornon-membersandareavailableonline atArtInLee.orgorbycalling239-939-2787.
Pre-saleseatingislimitedto132andisfirstcome, firstserve.Incaseofbadweather,theshowwillbe movedindoorstotheFouldsTheatre.Additionaltickets maybeavailableatthedoor,weatherpermitting.More information,includingalistofperformers,canbefound atartinlee.org/bluegrass.
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AnneE.DeChantTrio,KraigKenning amongtheACMAshowsinNovember
TheAmericanaCommunityMusic AssociationisbackinNovemberwitha concertfeaturingtheAnneE.DeChantTrio. TheperformancewilltakeplaceSaturday, Nov.5,andJoyceKnakewillopenthe show.
AnneE.DeChantisaNashvillerecordingartistoriginallyfromAvonLake,Ohio. Sheisafive-timewinnerofCleveland's Singer-SongwriteroftheYearanda2020 KerrvilleFolkFestivalSongwriting CompetitionFinalistandcreatorof"The 11:30BathroomBreak."
DeChantisfirstandlastastoryteller,an artistwhowriteswithashit-kickerurgency andsweetunderstandingofthepeoplewho stumbleandkeepkeepingon.She'sperformedwithMelissaEtheridge,Sheryl Crow,StevieNicks,DonHenry,Travis Meadowsandahostofothers.
AnneE.wastheselectedlocalartistat LilithFair(Cleveland)andhasdelivered standoutshowsinstoriedvenuesranging fromTheBluebirdCafé,TheAlabama CountryMusicHallofFametotheClinton WhiteHouse.
AnneE.beganhercareerasthe dynamicleadsingerofClevelandfan favoriteOddGirlOutbeforebecomingthe powerhousesheistodaywithelevenindependentstudioalbumreleasestohercredit.Hermasterfullycrafted,poignantsongs createworldswherehercharactersand theirstoriesspringtolifewithacommandingvoiceandperfectlynuanceddelivery.
DeChant’ssignaturesong,“Girlsand Airplanes,”isatributetothosewomenwho duringWWII,walkedthroughtheirfront yardgateandwenttoworkpilotingplanes.
OpeningforAnneisACMAmember, singer-songwriterJoyceKnake.Multi-talented(guitar,banjo,paintings,pottery) Joycecontinuestoamazeandinspireus
withherwonderfuloriginalsongs,andcreations.
TheACMAwelcomesnationalslideguitarchampionKraigKenningtothelistening roomonSaturday,Nov.19.
Callhimcontemporaryfolk,acoustic blues,rootsrockorAmericanfingerstyle. Thefactis,Kraighasmanagedtomergea bitofalltheabove,whilemaintaininga closeandpersonalconnectionwithhis audience.Kraighasplayedupto200dates ayeartouringtheUSforthelastthree decades,showcasingsongsfromhiseight CDscontainingalmostexclusivelyoriginal material.
Kenninghasshapedhimselfintooneof themostcapableperformersontheplanet. "Thereisanexchangeataspirituallevelin agreatperformance.Mygoalistojourney withallmylistenerstothismagicalplace," saysKenning.
Kenninghasinspiredcomparisonswith EricClapton,DuaneAllman,BobDylanand JacksonBrowne…tonameafew.Hisfinger pickingoftenbringsremindersof Kraig'slongtimeheroLeoKottke.
AtNationalGuitar's1stAnnual SlideCompetition,Kraigtookfirst placehonorsasBestUnsignedArtist. Hehasopenedforslideguitarmaster SonnyLandreth;andhehasshared lineupswithclubandfolkseries favoritessuchasJohnGorkaand PattiLarkin.
ACMAmemberandsinger-songwriterBruceGallantopensthisshow. InhisownwordsGallantstates: "Writingandmusicarelikebreathing tome,theyarewhatIneedtogetme throughmylife."
TicketsfortheNov.5andNov.19 concertsare$18forgeneralpublic and$12forACMAmembers.
TheACMAattheAlliance
SongwritersintheRoundreturnson Sunday,Nov.20from1to3p.m.The eventwillfeaturelocalsongwritersTim McGeary,MarieNofsingerandKim Mayfield.
Thisisanoutdoorshowthatwillmove indoorsifnecessary.Ticketsare$16.They willbeacceptingthefirst132peoplefor concertreservations.Ifweatherthreatens theoutdoorconcert,itwillbemovedtothe indoortheatreforgeneraladmissionseats. Ifthereisnoweatherthreat,theywillsell additionalticketsatthedoorthedayofthe concert.
KimMayfieldisbetterknownashalfof theAmericanaduoRoySchneider&Kim Mayfield(nowcalledRecklessSaints.) Reviewershavedescribedhermusicas 'pearlyandsashaying,''pleasantlyinvoking thelegendaryTammyWynette,'and'hauntedbyPatsyCline.'Mayfield'ssong,Ring AroundtheMoon,madeherasemi-finalist inthe2019InternationalSongwriting Competition.Sheiscurrentlyatworkona newRecklessSaintsprojecttobefollowed byherfirstsolorecording.
Knownasthe“outlawsongwriter,” awardwinningsongwriter,nationaltouring performerandrecordingartistMarie Nofsingerwilltakeyouonajourneyinto thesoulofAmerica.Liltingmelodies, swampstomprhythms,aswellasjazzy swingtunescarrythelyricsintoyourmemory.HercreditsincludeherCD“Boots” whichwasvotedCityLinkMagazine’s “BestAcousticCDof1999”andthelatest 2010release“TheWildlifeRidesAgain” chosenas“BestRootsandAcousticCDof 2010”bythePalmBeachPostentertainmenteditor.
TimMcGearyhailsfromNapleswhere hehaslivedforthepast20years.Timhas beenwritingsongsandperformingsince the‘80sandwaswiththebandThe RescueonAMrecordsandtouredwith BillyIdol,RoxyMusic,DepecheMode,The Cureandmanymore.RecentlyTimgota publishingdealinNashvilleasasongwriter. HissongshavebeenfeaturedonTVshows (Smallville,OneTreeHill,GloryDays)and movieslike,GirlGotMoe(HBO).Most recentlyhehad7ofhissongsplacedin twofulllengthmotionpictures,"In MysteriousWays",and"TheKnowers."Tim playsshowsinSWFlorida,Nashville,New YorkandNewJersey.
SingersongwriterscircleeverySunday 2-4p.m.atAllFaithsUnitarian Congregationat2756McGregorBlvd.,Fort Myers.TheACMAisanon-sectariannotfor profitorganization.Formoreinformation visitwww.americanacma.org
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RocktheStageseminfinalsNov.19
Auditionsarecomplete.Nowit’stimeto rock.
TheRockthe Stage2022semifinals willfeaturethetop12 fromeachdivisionas theycompetefortheir chancetomakeitto thefinals.
TheTop25will showcasetheirtalent onNov.19atthe RocktheStage Showcase.Themusic filledeventwillbeat AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregor Blvd.,FortMyers, startingat4p.m. Generaladmissionticketsare$10. VIPticketsarelimited-$100and includepreferredseating,complimentaryfood,privateVIPbar,VIPindoor restrooms,invitationtotheVIPafterparty,andonevoteforafinalistfrom eachdivisionasaVIPpicktogoto thefinals.
Thetop5fromeachdivisionwill
competeintheRocktheStagefinals onSunday,Dec.11from10a.m.–9 p.m.atthe2ndAnnualRockThe StageFest,afamily-funeventand fundraiseratAlliancefortheArts,Fort Myers.Toplocalandnationalacts, vendors,food,drinksandmore.
Themusiclineupthatdayincludes ShoottoThrill(AC/DCTributeBand), KISSAlive(KISSTributeBand),The
PatinaTurners,BargainBin Heroes,RoxxRevoltandthe VelvetsandtheSchoolof RockFortMyersHouse Band.
TicketsforRocktheStage Fest–TheFinalsonDec.11 are$10forgeneraladmission and$25forVIP.
“Wewill,wewill,rockyou” atthe2ndAnnualRockthe Stage,amonumental,communityeventandfundraiser, presentedbytheLewisP. TabarriniChildren’sMusic OutreachFoundationand SchoolofRockFortMyers.
Thisyear,proceedsfrom theeventwillgotoMusic aLiveSWFL,anon-profit organizationassistingSouthwest FloridamusiciansinneedintheaftermathofHurricaneIan.
RockTheStage2022isthe largestmusiccompetitionin SouthwestFlorida.
Ticketsforboththesemifinalsand finalsareavailableonlineat www.eventbrite.com.
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GulfCoastSymphony presentsfoureventsinNovember
TheGulfCoastSymphony,aprofessionalorganizationcomprisedofthe GulfCoastSymphony,theGulfCoast ChamberOrchestra,theGulfCoast JazzCollective,andtheMusic&Arts CommunityCenter(MACC)willpresent over100programsinits2022-2023that showcasethebestinclassicalmusic, jazz,worldmusic,ballet,opera,and musicaltheater.
TheSymphonyperformsatboththe BarbaraB.MannPerformingArtsHall anditsmoreintimate300seattheater attheMACC.
TheGulfCoastChamberOrchestra, nowinitsthirdseasonistheorchestra inresidenceattheMusic&Arts CommunityCenter.TheGCCOseason continuesitscommitmenttoshowcase worksbothgreatclassicalaswellas worksbylivingcomposer,womancomposersandpeopleofcolor.Thisseason wewillhearworksfromBeethoven, Mozart,Mendelsohn,Price,Farrenc, Montgomery,Theofandis,Higdonand more.Thisflexiblesizedensemble (from30to48players)willalsoperform withtheFortMyersSymphonic MastersingerandGulfshoreBallet.
BeethovenEroicaSymphonywillbe presentedSaturday,Nov.5at7:30p.m.
MusicalsattheMACCbringsaseasonofhilariouscomediestoFortMyers. Themusicaltheaterseasonopenswith theworldpremiereoftheSnowbird Follies(Dec3-18),awhimsicalmusicalyuletidecelebrationwithawinking nodtoFortMyers’originalsnowbirds, ThomasEdisonandHenryFord.From “BoogieWoogieSantaClaus”to“White Christmas,”thisrevueisplayfuljourney throughdecadesofholidayfavorites, sprinkledwithlocalhistory.TheThing AboutMen(Jan.19-Feb.4)isfromthe teamthatcreatedILoveYou,You’re Perfect,NowChange.Afourweekrun ofForeverPlaid(Feb.15toMarch11) bringstightfour-partharmonyaswe reliveclassicsofthe1950s.Theseason endswithNunsense(April13-29)as theLittleSistersofHobokenraise moneybyputtingonavarietyshow.
TheGulfCoastJazzCollective bringsthebestofliveJazzto SouthwestFlorida.Undertheartistic directionofdrummer,educator,composer&arrangerPaulGavin,theJazz
TheGulfCoastSymphonywillperforma ConcertfortheCommunity-HurricaneIan relieffundraiserNov.13at7p.m.at BarbaraBMannPerformingArtsHall.All ticketproceedswillgodirectlytothe SWFLEmergencyReliefFund.
Collectiveinvitesartistsfromaroundthe countrytocollaborateinconcertsthat spantheentiregenreofjazz.ThisseasonfeaturesmusicfromNewOrleans toMilesDavis,AfricatotheJUNO awardwinningvocalistLailaBiali.Music ofMilesDaviswillkickofftheserieson Thursday,Nov.17at7p.m.
TheMichaelBubleExperiencefeaturingPaulToddJr.willtakeplace Friday,Nov.18at7p.m.attheMACC.
TheGulfCoastSymphony’sSunday NightChamberMusicSeries bringsensemblesfromaround thecountrytoperforminconcertattheMACC.Thisseason includesthereturnsofpianist BrianLinandtheSTAMPS StringQuartet.SundayNight ChamberMusicSeriesdates willbeJan.15,Feb.19,March 12,March26andApril30.
TheGulfCoastSymphony’s SymphonicPopSeriesat BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHallcontinuestobring internationalstarstoourcommunity.TheDooWopProject featuresperformersfrom Broadway’sMotown:The MusicalandJerseyBoys.
Tony-awardwinnerBrycePinkhamand hiswife,doubleOliviernomineeScarlet StrallenpresentFromBroadwaytothe WestEnd:ALoveStory.InMarch, Grammy&TonynomineeMichael CavanaughpresentstheMusicofPaul Simon,JamesTaylorandNeilDiamond.
TheGulfCoastSymphonywillpresentafullproductionofthe1959classic Gypsy,starringTony-awardwinnerand voiceofDisney’sLittleMermaid,Jodi Benson.InApril,thesymphonyfeatures themusicofAndrewLloydWebberwith MusicoftheNight,featuringthereturn ofHughPanaro&ChristianeNoll.In AprilthemagicofCirquereturnswith anallnewshowCirqueGoestothe Movies.TheGulfCoastSymphonyseasonendswithafullproductionof Verdi’sbelovedoperaAMaskedBall (UnBalloinMaschera).
Theholidaysareatimeforfamily, friends,andofcourse,greatentertainment.Inadditiontotheholidayrevue SnowbirdFolliesattheMACC,andthe SwingHolidayJazz,twoperennial favoriteswillbeofferedattheBarbara B.MannPerformingArtsHall.
DecktheHallsonDec.2willfeature theFortMyersSymphonic Mastersingers,MarkSanders,Kellyn IrishDancersandSanta!Andthe GulfshoreBalletjoinstheSymphonyfor twoperformancesofTchaikovsky’s classicTheNutcrackeronDec.10.
Forticketsandinfo,visitonlineat www.gulfcoastsymphony.org
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Neenie’sanniversaryfeaturesZydegatorz
OnFriday,Nov25at6p.m.,therewillbeabigpartyinthe EastPalmneighborhood.
Neenie’sHouseopenedupfouryearsago,totrytomake thispartoftown,Funkytown.Withallthedifferentethnicities andcultures,JaneenVankothoughtshecouldcreateaLittle NewOrleans.She’sstilltrying.Therehavebeenartshows, fashionshows,danceparties,babyshowersandZinefest.
Butnow,she’sstartingabignewthing–thestagehasbeen built,thebandshavebeenbooked–therewillbelivemusic everyweekend.ThepremiereisFriday,Nov.25withthe anniversaryshowfeaturingtheZydegatorzonstage.Thenthe nextnight(Nov.26)startsTheBackporchConcertswith Buckshotfrom6to9p.m.Neenie’sisbookedeveryweekend untilJunewithalllivemusicis underthestars.Admissionand parkingarefree.
Neenie’sHousehaspartneredwithhernewneighborLa MexicanaRestaurantetoprovideallyourfavoritesforthe newBackporchConcerts.They willevensendtheirpeopleover toservetheconcertgo-ers.La Mexicana,likeNeenie’s,wants tobeapositiveforceintheEast PalmNeighborhood.TheycurrentlyhostTheSWFLCarClub’s Saturdaynightcarmeetintheir lot.Andtheyalsoservethe
Zydegatorz
homelesscommunity.Thetwo planonpartneringtocreate moreeventsinthefuture.
“So,pleasecomeoutand supportyourlocalpeoplethat supporttheartsandthecommunity,”saysVanko.
Neenie’sHouseislocated at481MarshAve.,Fort Myers.Formoreinformation, callJaneenVankoat224678-4901.FollowNeenie’s HouseinFacebookand Instagram.
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LatinInfusion!,GODivasontheroad
GulfshoreOperaplansavarietyoffallconcertsatfriendly localvenuesacrossthreecounties.Theseconcertsinclude returningpopularthemes,abenefitandanewLatintheme concert.
Thismonth,GulfshoreOperawillpresentLatinInfusion!, afestiveconcertincelebrationofHispanicArts&Cultureat uniquevenuesacrosscoastalSouthwestFlorida.AcharismaticensembleofcelebratedinternationalartistswillperformakaleidoscopeofLatinmusicincludingboleros, Zarzuela,LatinpopandtraditionalsongsfromMexico, Venezuela,Cuba,Peru,Spain,andmore.LatinInfusionconcertsincludeNov.3inFortMyers,Nov.15inBonitaSprings andNov.17inNaples.
ReturningfavoriteCubanbaritone,FernandoGonzalez singsoperaandpopmusic.HeisamemberoftheinternationalgroupLatinDivos.Hispartneronstageisthelovely Venezuelansoprano,ErikaRamirezwhoisamemberofthe GODivas.TheywillperformthisHispanicHeritageconcert withCubanguitarist,JoseAlfredoFernandez-Acosta(Joe Fredd),Cubanpianist,DanielEscudero,andCubanpercussionist,AlfredoChacon.
GulfshoreOperaDivas
Aversatileprogramofcrowd-pleaserfamoussongslike“Guantanamera” and“GirlfromIpanema”plushitsby GipsyKingsandSantanawillbeperformedincontrasttotraditionaljewels andsemi-classicalmelodiesfora diverseinfusionofLatinculture.
Backbypopulardemand,GO Divas,GulfshoreOpera’spopular women’svocalensemble,returnsfor thefallwithaseriesoffunandfriendly concertsfeaturingrichvocalharmoniesfromoperascenestopopular songsfromthe‘60sand‘70s.Their diverse,newprogramwillfeaturepop favoriteslike"BohemianRhapsody" and"HappyTogether,"ensembles
fromTheMagicFluteandCarmen, andanexhilaratingpassagefrom Handel'sDixitDominus.Thetour beginsatCarmelo’sItalianRistorante foranopenairconcertanddinneron Nov.6.Divas&Dinnerwillbefollowed byconcertsattheMercatoLawn StageonNov.10andthefalltour concludesatanewvenueinEstero onNov.13.GOispartneringwith LambofGodChurchtopresenta benefitconcertforFeedingthe5000 whichisthelargestThanksgivingoutreachmissioninSWFlorida.
Formoreinformation,visit www.gulfshoreopera.orgorcallGO Headquartersat239-529-3925.
CharlotteChoraleChristmasprogramDec.3
Christmasisaspecialtimeofyear thatstimulatesallofoursensesina personallyuniquemanner,creating lastingmemoriesthatwecherishall ofourlives.Fromfestivebrightcolors andblinkinglights,brassinstruments andchoirsseeminglyeverywhere,to thesofthushoflongwinternights, thereisaspecialkindofenchantment intheair.
TheCharlotteChoraleinvitesyou toindulgeyoursensesandrejoiceintheseasonastheypresent“TreasuredSoundsofChristmas”onDec.3at4p.m.atthe CharlottePerformingArtsCenterinPuntaGorda.
Experiencethepageantryoftheseasonasyouareregaled withclassicpiecessuchas“JourneyoftheKings”and“Angels fromtheRealmsofGlory,”marvelinthepeacefulwonderofthe seasonastheypresentbeautifulrenditionsofsacredmusic suchasthe“UkranianBellCarol”and“Still,Still,Still,”andfeel
theexuberantjoyoffamiliarcarolssuchas“JingleBells”and othertraditionalfavoriteswithaspecialholidaytwist.Youwon’t wanttomissthisyear’smusicalChristmascardfromThe CharlotteChoraletothecommunity.
CharlottePerformingArtsCenterislocatedat701Carmalita St.,PuntaGorda.Ticketsare$25foradultsand$10forstudents.Getticketsbycalling941-204-0033orformoreinformationonlineatwww.charlottechorale.com
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CentersfortheArtsBonitaSpringsmusicschedule
TheCentersfortheArtsBonitaSprings continuesitslivemusicscheduleforthe 2022-23season.
Sofar,themusicscheduleincludes Nightbird:TributetoStevieNicksonNov. 12,LiveatTheGarden:TributetoBillyJoel onNov.18,RidersintheSkyonNov.19, TheHitMenofCountryonFeb.10,Lee RockerofStrayCatsonFeb.18,One NightinMemphisonFeb.25andAlan DoyleonMarch11.
NightBird,theSouthwestFlorida-based, seven-pieceStevieNickstributebandfeaturingvocalistAngelaChang,isbackby populardemand.NightBirdcoversStevie Nickssongsfromthe’70s,’80s&’90s— fromheryearswithFleetwoodMac,right onthroughhersolocareer.You'llheara “Landslide”ofStevieNickshits,allinone captivatingconcertonNov.12at7:30p.m.
Everymonthsince2014,BillyJoelhas headlinedasold-outshowatworld-famous MadisonSquareGarden.After33Top40 Hits,allofwhichhewrote,there’snosign ofhisslowingdown.Butifyoucan’tmake ittohisshowatTheGarden,thereisno groupthatdeliverstheexperiencelike DavidClarkandhisBillyJoeltributeband onNov.18at7:30p.m.
JoinAmerica’sfavorite(funny)cowboys onatrailridethroughthethrillingdaysof yesteryearwithawacky,way-outWestern musicrevueonNov.19at7:30p.m.Riders
inTheSky,theworld’spremierWestern recordinggroupoftoday,continuesthe musicaltraditionpasseddownbythelikes ofGeneAutry,RoyRodgersandTheSons ofthePioneers.Standinghatsandshouldersabovetherest,thesecharismatic singingcowboyshavebecomemodern-day iconsbybrandingtheWesternmusicgenre withtheirownwitandhumor,straightoff theGrandOleOprystage.
HinmanAuditoriumislocatedat10150 BonitaBeachRoadinBonitaSprings.
Forticketsandmoredetails,call239495-8989orvisitwww.artcenterbonita.org
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TributetoBillyJoel-Nov.18
ChristmasconcertsatSeminoleCasinoHotel
TonyOrlandoDecember2
GOLDEntertainmentpresentsTonyOrlando’sChristmas ShowatSeminoleCasinoHotelImmokaleeonFriday,Dec.2 at8p.m.,withdoorsopeningat7p.m.
TonyOrlando'sChristmasShow offersawiderangeofholidayclassicscoveredasonlythesmooth vocalsofOrlandocandeliver, includingfavoritessuchas"White Christmas,""SilentNight,"“Jingle BellRock,”“Mary,DidYouKnow?” andmanymore.
Orlandohassoldmillionsof records,includingfivenumberone hits:“TieAYellowRibbon‘RoundTheOleOakTree,”“Knock ThreeTimes,”“Candida,”“MySweetGypsyRose”and“He Don’tLoveYou(LikeILoveYou).”
OneofAmerica’smostendearingandenduringstars, Orlandohashadhugesuccessinallaspectsoftheindustry. Theenormouslypopular“TonyOrlandoandDawn”variety showranonCBSfrom1974-1977,andhestarredin“Barnum” and“SmokeyJoe’sCafé”onBroadway.Orlandohasbeena recipientofthreeAmericanMusicAwards,aPeople’sChoice Award,andastarontheHollywoodWalkofFame.
Advanceticketsareonsalenowfor$79.
JohnTeshDecember8
GOLDEntertainmentpresents
JohnTeshperforming“AJazzy Swingin’Christmas”liveinconcertat SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokaleeon Thursday,Dec.8at8p.m.,withdoors openingat7p.m.
Tesh’scareerpathencompasses morethan50recordings,astringof #1radiohits,aKeyboardMagazine Performanceaward,12yearsasan investigativejournalistfortheCBSTV Network,a10-yearrunasanchoron “EntertainmentTonight,”broadcast hostandmusiccomposerforthe BarcelonaandAtlantaOlympicGames,andtheuniquedistinction ofcomposingwhatcriticshavehailedas“Thegreatestsports themesongintelevisionhistory,”theNBCSPORTS’NBA BasketballTheme.TeshhaswonsixmusicEmmys,receivedtwo Grammynominations,scoredthreegoldrecords,starredinseven PublicTelevisionspecials,andsoldeightmillionrecords.
Whetheratthesolopiano,witha12-piece'bigband'oran80pieceorchestra,Tesh’sabilitytocreateauniquejourneyforconcertfanswithmusicandstorytellinghastakenhimfromtheRed RocksAmphitheaterandtheColiseuminRometoCarnegieHall andTheKennedyCenter.Hislivetelevisionconcerts,including theseminal“LiveatRedRocks,”haveraisedmorethan$20millionforPublicTelevision.
Advanceticketsareonsalenowfor$69.
DebbieGibsonDecember16
GOLDEntertainmentpresentsthemulti-talentedDebbie Gibsonandher“Winterlicious” tourliveinconcertatSeminole CasinoHotelImmokaleeon Friday,Dec.16at8p.m.
Gibson,asinger,songwriter,actressandproducer, wasborninBrooklynand raisedinLongIsland,N.Y.Her 1987debutalbum,“Outofthe Blue,”wenttriple-platinumand launchedherunparalleled careerattheageof16.The album’ssingle“FoolishBeat” madeGibsontheyoungest artisttowrite,produce,and performa#1trackonthe BillboardHot100andsheis stilltheyoungestfemaletodo so,todate.
Asthesolecomposeron eachofherTop20singles, Gibsonwasrecognizedby ASCAPasSongwriterofthe Yearin1989.Shehassold morethan16millionalbums
worldwideandreleased10studioalbumsandfivecompilations.Shecontinuestoscore chart-toppingtracks,including 2020’s#VegasVibeRemix from“GirlsNightOut(Tracy YoungRemixes),”whichhit#4 ontheBillboardDanceClub chartandUKMusicWeeksinglescharts,and2022’s“One StepCloser(Remixes),”which reachedNo.3ontheSwiss dancechartsandlandedat No.8ontheCommercialPop MusicWeekchartintheUK. Hernewalbum“TheBody Remembers”promptlyshotup to#2ontheApplePopcharts andachievedonemillion streamsinitsfirstmonth.
Ticketsare$65.AVIP experiencealsowillbeavailablefor$210eachthatwill includeonepremiumreserved ticket,preferredseating,anda meet&greetwithDebbie Gibson.
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Ticketstotheseconcertsareavailablebyphoneat1-800-514-ETIXoratwww.moreinparadise.com.Attendeesmustbe21yearsofage.
DwightIcenhower:ElvisGospelChristmas
GoldEntertainment announcedthepopular internationalentertainer DwightIcenhowerwillbe bringinghisspecialElvis GospelChristmas Concertforoneshow onlytotheFaithChurch ofFortMyers.
DwightIcenhowerisa fivetimeWorld ChampionElvisPresley tributeartist.Dwightis consideredtobeoneof thebestElvistribute artistsintheworldtoday.Hehasmasteredthe‘50s,‘60s,and‘70serasof Elvis’careerandhaswonamyriadof nationalElvisawards.
DwightIcenhowerisrecognizednot onlyforhisgreatpersonalityonandoff stage,butalsoforhisamazingvoice thathassometimesevenbeenmistaken forElvisPresleyhimself.HehasperformedwithmanyoftheoriginalmusicianswhohaveworkedwithElvis includingTheJordanaires,TheStamps Quartet,TheSweetInspirations,Joe Gerchio,DJFontanaandDukeBardwell (justtonameafew).Hehastaken homeover75“FirstPlace”awardsin contestsfromallovertheworld;andin
2015,DwightIcenhower becametheonlyElvis tributeartistinhistoryto everwinfourWorld Championship“firstplace” titlesconsecutivelyduring ElvisWeek,inMemphis TN.Inaugust2016
Dwight'sdreamscame truewhenhewonthe ElvisPresleyEnterprises UltimateElvisTribute ArtistContest.
In2018,Dwight Icenhower’spopularity wascatapultedwhenhewashandpickedbyAppletobethefaceoftheir newworldwideadvertisingcampaign.
DwightIcenhowerwillpresenthis specialholidayElvisGospelChristmas ConcertatFaithChurchonSaturday, Dec.10.Doorsopenat6p.m.,and showtimewillbe7p.m.Celebratethe holidayseasonatFaithUnitedMethodist Church,15690McGregorBlvd.,Fort Myers,wherethereisplentyoffree parkingonsiteandeveryoneisinvited.
Ticketsareonsalenowfor$35 adultsand$25forchildren14and under.Ticketsareavailablebyphone at1-800-514-ETIXoronlineat www.goldentertainment.us
Blueschallenge movestoNov.13
Aftertwoschedulechanges,theannual regionalblueschallengehasbeenmoved toNovember.
TheSouthwestFloridaBluesSociety andCapeCabaretwillbepartneringon Nov.13at1p.m.topresenttheAnnual SouthwestFloridaRegionalI.B.C.Forthe winners,itwillmanifestintoabucket-list opportunity,whichisahistoricengagement settingthemsquarelyontheroadto MemphisandtheInternationalBlues Challenge.
Thiscompetitionisforbandsand solo/duomusicianswhoareinterestedina higherlevelofregional,nationalandinternationalrecognition.Thereisalsoayouth showcasecategory,thatprovidesour youngerartists(membersunder21during theMemphisIBC)withanopportunityto performinMemphisduringtheYouth Showcaseevent.HappeningsMagazineis apartnerofthisannualevent.
Doorsopenatnoon.CapeCabaretis locatedat4725VincennesBlvd.inCape Coral.Call239-549-3000.Detailsandregistrationformsareatwww.SWFBS.org.
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MusiciansformerlyoftherockbandChicago andcurrentlyofEarthWind&Firewillheadlinea musicfestivalinBonitaSpringsthatorganizers plantotakestatewidetobenefitmentalhealth andsuicidepreventionandHurricaneIanrecoveryefforts.
Kickin’theBluesMusicFestivalisplannedfor Saturday,Nov.19from4to9p.m.atRiverside Park,10450ReynoldsSt.inBonitaSprings.
HeadliningthemusicfestivalwillbeBill Champlin,KeithHowlandandJeffCoffey,formerlyofthehitbandChicago,andJohnParis,currentmemberofEarth,Wind&Fire.Theywillbe performingthemusicthatmadethegroups famousinthe1970sand1980swithhitssuchas “25or6to4,”“Beginnings,”“Saturdayinthe Park,”“Searchin’,”“HardHabittoBreak,”“Boogie Wonderland”and“Fantasy.”
Musicwillbecontinuousthroughouttheevent withotherguestperformersslatedtoappearas well.
Theinauguraleventisbeingorganizedby GroundingWire,anewnon-profitorganization, foundedbyFrancesandBretBorshell,ahusbandandwifeteam whowanttohelpthosestrugglingswithanxietyandmental healthdisorders.
“MentalhealthissuesareimpactingthemajorityofAmericans
formerChicagomembers
with70percentreportingthattheyhavedebilitatingstress.Suicideisincreasingatanalarming ratealongwithgunviolence,”saidFrances Borshell.“Therearen’tenoughresourcestohelp thoseinneed,especiallyinSouthwestFlorida.”
Fundsraisedfromtheconcertwillbeusedto providementalhealthtoolkitstoschoolsandindividualsinneed.Thekitsincludeguidancefor activebreathing,presentmindawareness,and meditation,alongwithaccesstoresourcessuch asinteractivecontent,videos,educationalinformation,andotherhelpfuldigitalcontentprovided bymentalhealthexperts.
Borshellsaidmusicisawonderfulcoping mechanismforindividualswithmentalhealthconcernssoaconcertwasalogicalwaytoprovide resourceswhilelisteningtogreatartists.
Inadditiontomusic,thefestivalwillinclude mentalhealthproviderswhocanprovideinformationaboutmentalhealthresourcesavailable. Foodtrucks,beer,wineandhealthybeverages alsowillbeavailableforsale.Ameditationstation alsowillbeprovided.
Ticketsare$25forgeneraladmissionand$65forVIPadmission.
Ticketscanbepurchasedatwww.groundingwire.org.For moreinfoaboutsponsorships,emailinfo@groundingwire.org.
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CountrylegendandactorTraceAdkinsbroughthis25thanniversarytourtoSeminoleCasinoHotelOct.14. photobyJamieKuser
Nov.19festivaltofeature
BillChamplin
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PERFORMANCES INSWFLORIDA
OCT30
PabloCruise
CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, DowntownFortMyers
NOV2
LukeBryan HertzArena,Estero
NOV3
BrantleyGilbert, JellyRoll
HertzArena,Estero
NOV4
HereCome
TheMummies
SeminoleCasino,Immokalee
ZachWilliams
BBMannHall,FortMyers
MichaelRay TheRanch,FortMyers
NOV5
NikoMoon
TheRanch,FortMyers
NOV6
MarcAnthony HertzArena,Estero
NOV7
AdamSandler
HertzArena,Estero
NOV10
RebaMcEntire
HertzArena,Estero
MattStell
TheRanch,FortMyers
NOV11
KabakaPyramid
TheRanch,FortMyers
Foreigner
photobyJamieKuser
NOV11
JordanDavis
CharlotteCo.Fairgrounds
NOV12
EastonCorbin TheRanch,FortMyers
GaryAllan CharlotteCo.Fairgrounds
NOV16
MannheimSteamroller BBMannHall,FortMyers
NOV17
CodyJohnson, RandyHouser
HertzArena,Estero
NOV18
DylanScott
TheRanch,FortMyers
JackRussellʼsGreat WhiteandFireHouse AllianceforArts,FortMyers
NOV19
Foreigner
BBMannHall,FortMyers
NOV21
LorrieMorgan
CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, DowntownFortMyers
NOV26
JerrodNiemann TheRanch,FortMyers
DEC2
TonyOrlando SeminoleCasino,Immokalee
DEC3
DrivinNCryin TheRanch,FortMyers
DEC6
TheCommodores Artis–Naples
DEC8
FrankieValliand theFourSeasons
BBMannHall,FortMyers
JohnTesh
SeminoleCasino,Immokalee
ForKingandCountry HertzArena,Estero
DEC10
BradPaisley, 38Special,JakeOwen LiveFest,Naples
ColtFord
TheRanch,FortMyers
DEC12
BigBad
VoodooDaddy
CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, DowntownFortMyers
DEC16
DebbieGibson SeminoleCasino,Immokalee
JAN6
TheSpinners, Manhattans,Trammps BBMannHall,FortMyers
JAN7
TravisDenning TheRanch,FortMyers
JAN19
Styx
BBMannHall,FortMyers
JAN21
WageWar,Nonpoint TheRanch,FortMyers
FEB4
TobyMac HertzArena,Estero
FEB11
DemunJones &DustyLeigh
TheRanch,FortMyers
FEB14
TheTemptations
&TheFourTops
SeminoleCasino,Immokalee
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46-NOVEMBER2022 HappeningsMagazine ForeignerwillperformNov.19at8p.m.atBarbaraB.Mann PerformingArtsHallatFSWinFortMyers.Forticketsandmore information,call239-481-4849orvisitwww.bbmannpah.com
TheRanchConcertHall has busyscheduleinNovember
Aftersomepostponementsdueto HurricaneIan,TheRanchConcert Hall&SalooninFortMyershasa jam-packednewscheduleofnational rockandcountryartiststoendthe year.
Here’swhat’sontherevised scheduleatpresstime:
TheSamGallowayFordConcert SeriespresentsMichaelRayonNov. 4,NikoMoononNov.5,MattStellon Nov.10,EastonCorbinonNov.12,
DylanScottonNov.18,Jerrod NiemannonNov.26,ColtFordon Dec.10,TravisDenningonJan.7, DemunJones&DustyLeighonFeb. 11andTracyLawrenceonMarch3, 2023.
OtherupcomingshowsatThe RanchConcertHall(notpartofthe Gallowayseries)includeHonkyTonk HalloweenonOct.29withDavidLee Murphy,RobHatchandLanceMiller, KabakaPyramidwithNattaliRizeon Nov.11,ZOSO:TheUltimateLed ZeppelinExperienceonNov.19,
AmericanIdiots-GreenDaytribute onDec.2,DrivinnCryinonDec.3, Blink-180DeuxonDec.17,PigFloyd onJan.13,Nightbird-TheUltimate TributetoStevieNicksonJan.14and WageWarwithNonpointandFame onFireonJan.21,2023.
Forticketsandmoreinformation, visitonlineatwww.theranchfortmyers.com.TheRanchConcertHallcan bereachedat239-985-9839.
Formostconcerts,thedoorsopen at7p.m.atTheRanchConcertHall& Saloon,whichislocatedat2158 ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.
JerrodNiemann-Nov.26
EastonCorbin-Nov.12
MichaelRay-Nov.4
NikoMoon-Nov.5
DylanScott-Nov.18
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JuliaDaRochawasthefeaturedartistatDAASCo-OpArtGalleryandGiftsinOctober.
AmandaZirzowʼs“Eternity”exhibitwasondisplayintheCapitalGalleryatSidneyandBerneDavisArtCenterinOctober.
ButterflyEstateshosts Makers’MarketNov.6
Sunday,Nov.6willbea specialdayattheButterfly EstatesinFortMyers.
Thebeautifullyrevamped campusisshowcasingartisans,craftersandartistsfor their4thannualMakers’ Marketfestival.Thisyear, morethan15makerswillbe offeringtheirhandmade products,allcarefullyselectedbytheadministrationof DAASCo-OpArtGallery& Gifts–oneofthethree shopsinthecomplexand mainpromoterfortheevent.
TheButterflyEstates openedtothepublicin2009 andhasbeenoneofthe greatestfamilyattractions eversince.Today,thespace housesthreespecialtyshops anda3600squarefeetbutterflyconservatory,housing hundredsofspeciesand theirhostsplants.The FloridaNativeButterfly Society,anon-profitorganization,providesthenecessarycare,protectionand preservationforthebeautiful butterfliesandplantsthat thriveinthecomplex.DAAS Co-OpArtGallery&Gifts, ThriftyGardenandBullig Coffee&Bitesarethethree individuallyownedandoperatedbusinesseshousedin
theEstates.Duringthemarketday,theywillbeoffering specialsandsurprisesforall guests.
TheMakers’Marketstartedfouryearsago,attracting around1,500visitorstothe area.Manyattendeeshad neverbeentothebutterfly conservatoryorknewabout oneexistinginFortMyers. Thisyear,theentranceto theconservatorywillbefree ofcost.
Themakersselectedwill besellingavarietyofitems, rangingfromfinecrafts, handmadesoaps,lotions, crystals,magnets,jewelry, accessories,clothing,artwork,andmore.Asevery year,thefocusofourmarket isonqualityanduniqueness.Thesemakersareall southwestFloridacreatives whodedicateyearstotheir crafts.
TheButterflyEstatesand theshopsarelocatedat 1815FowlerSt.indowntown FortMyers.Theeventstarts at9a.m.andendsat3p.m. onSunday,Nov.6.More informationaboutthevenue andhowtobecomeaco-op membercanbefoundat daascoop.comorbycalling 239-590-8645.
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Mapsandacompletelistingareavailableinselect downtownshops&restaurants.Formoreinfo,visit www.explorefortmyers.com or www.fortmyerscra.com Eat.Drink.Shop.Play.Explore. ArtWalkReturnsNov.4 CelebratingFirstResponders,PublicWorksPersonnel andLinemen.Besidesourregularartisanvendors, threefeaturedbandswillperform.Freetoattend.6-10p.m. MusicWalkNov.18 Comeenjoyavarietyofmusic.Freetoattend.6-10p.m. DowntownFortMyers
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FestivalofTreesNov.30-Dec.4
The16thAnnualFestivalofTrees returnstotheSidney&BerneDavisArt Center.Experiencethewinterwonderlandoftreesgorgeouslydecoratedand generouslybedeckedbylocalbusinessestoraisemoneyforGoodwillIndustries ofSouthwestFloridaandSBDAC,plus manyeventsalltakingplaceNov.30–Dec.4.
ExperienceoneofthemostsensationalholidaytraditionsinSouthwest Florida.PresentedbyPublixSuper MarketsCharities,FestivalofTreesisa hugeholidaydestinationdowntown wherebeautifultreesaredecoratedand filledwithpresentsbylocalbusinesses tohelpraisemoneyforGoodwill IndustriesofSouthwestFloridaandthe Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenter.
Offeringfamilyeventsforeveryage, theseasonalcelebrationsbeginwitha ticketedpreviewpartyonWednesday, Nov.30from5to7p.m.Comegetinto theholidayspiritwithasneakpreviewof theFestivalofTreesandcelebratewith horsd'oeuvres,asilentauctionandwine pull.
Aholidaythemedwineandpaint nightwillbeaticketedofferingThursday, Dec.1from6to9p.m.‘Tistheseason togetcreativewithoneofSWFlorida’s favoritelocalartists,DharmaLefevre. Thistalentedandquirkyelfwilldemonstratehowtocreateagorgeouswintery landscape.Eachartistwillbesupplied
withcanvas,paint,brushes,andof course…wine.
MayorKevinAnderson’sannualtraditionoflightingthemassivewreathgracingtheloggiaoftheSBDACfollowedby livemusicfromTheNowhereBandisa freeeventhappeningFriday,Dec.2from 7to10p.m.
Santa’sBlockPartywillbeheld Saturday,Dec.3from10a.m.to2p.m. JoinSantaforfamilyfunandholidayfestivities.Santa’sBlockPartyisanoppor-
tunityforkidstocreateholidayart,color Christmasandholidaycards,decorate yummycookiesfromPublixSuper Market,enjoyatrainride,andwriteletterstoSantaandourmilitaryservice members.MemphisMotownSoul ExperiencewillbeperformingonDec.3 from7:30to9:30p.m.
Andthepopulartreeraffledrawing wherealltreesandgiftswillberaffledoff totheluckywinnersisscheduledfor Sunday,Dec.4at5p.m.Exceptforthe treebeingdonatedtoGolisano Children’sHospital,alltrees,valuedat over$1,500each,willbemakingspirits brightintheirnewlocations.Winnerswill benotifiedandreceivethethemedtree plusallofthegiftsonandaround, includingdeliveryandsetup.Atoydrive willalsobeheldsobringyour unwrappedgiftforfreeentrytoseethe trees.
TheFestivalofTreesgeneraladmissionforviewing,votingforfavorites,and purchasingraffletickets($10eachor $25forthree)occursthroughoutthefivedayfestivalandis$2perperson,with kidsages5andunderadmittedfree.
TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter islocatedat2301FirstSt.inthehistoric downtownFortMyersRiverDistrict.
Formoreinformation,call239-3331933orvisitwww.sbdac.comfordetails, ticketsandtocheckforpossibleschedulechanges.
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LorrieMorganatCaloosa SoundAmphitheaterNov.21
Thefreeconcertseriesat CaloosaSoundAmphitheater continuesNov.21withcountry musiclegendLorrieMorgan.
Locatedadjacentto LuminaryHotel&Co.indowntownFortMyers,thenew riverfrontCaloosaSound Amphitheaterkickedoffits Rockin’ontheRiverconcert seriesSept.13withTheFixx, followedbyPabloCruiseon Oct.30.
Thefour-partserieswraps upDec.12withcontemporary swingrevivalistsBigBad VoodooDaddy.
Allshowsbeginat7p.m., withdoorsopeningat6p.m.
Generaladmissiontickets arefree,withnoadditional servicecharges,butmustbe claimedinadvanceat www.CaloosaSoundAmp.com.
Inadditiontothefreegeneraladmissionticketsinthe lawnarea,concertswillnow offerthreepaidticketoptions: $20generaladmissiontickets thatincludeanunassigned seatinareservedarea;VIP ticketsstartingat$35that includeareservedseatin frontofthestage(withinthe firstfiverows)onecomplimentarydrinkandaccesstoVIP restrooms;and$50SuperVIP ticketsthatincludeallVIPticketbenefitsplusanexclusive meet-and-greetwiththeartist.
Freeconcertsinthe Rockin’ontheRiverserieswill nowincludeacharitablecomponenttohelpsupportrecoveryfromHurricaneIan.When claimingtheirfreeticket,con-
certgoerswillhavetheopportunitytomakeadonation onlineandarealsoencouragedtobringcannedfood itemstodonateatthedoor.All fundsanddonatedgoodswill gototheHarryChapinFood BankofSouthwestFlorida.
LorrieMorganisundeniably oneofthemosteloquently emotivevocalistsofmodern times.Thefirstwomaninher genretobeginhercareerwith threeconsecutiveplatinum albums,Lorrieisbackinthe studiowithaward-winningproducerRichardLandis,working onanewalbum.
Onrecordssuchas“A PictureofMeWithoutYou” and“IGuessYouHadtoBe There,”theacheispalpable. Sheisfeistyandsassyon “WatchMe,”“WhatPartof No,”“FiveMinutes”and“I Didn’tKnowMyOwn Strength.”Shehaskickedup herstilettoheelsinfunonher hits“ExceptforMonday”and “GoAway.”Onherepic “SomethinginRed,”sheisan honest,strugglingeveryday woman.
Theamphitheaterisa resultofapublic-privatepartnershipbetweenLuminary Hotel&Co.andtheCityof FortMyers.
Locatedat2101Edwards Drive,the4,000-capacity amphitheateropenedthis summeralongthe CaloosahatcheeRiver,adjacenttoLuminaryHotel&Co. andtheCaloosaSound ConventionCenter.
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1stStreetDeli
Thisaward-winning112-seatauthenticNewYorkstyledelicatessen(theonlyoneinSouthwestFlorida) isopendailyservingbreakfast,lunchanddinner.1st StreetDeli bringsadistinctlyunique diningexperiencetothe Southwest Floridamarketformerly foundonlyin NewYork City.Here youcangrab asandwichthatisbiggerthanyourappetite.Offerings attheDeliincludepiledhighpastramiandcornedbeef sandwiches,reubens,hotpaninis,hamburgersand salads.Opendaily1–8p.m.
506South1stStreet,Immokalee 800-218-0007www.moreinparadise.com
EE-TO-LEET-KEGrill
TheEE-TO-LEET-KEGrillatSeminoleCasinofeaturescontemporaryregionalcuisinesutilizingthe freshestselectionsofPrimeagedbeef,freshseafood, andan arrayof locallysourced produce. Itswideranging menu offerspastas,house made soups, steaks,seafoodandchefspecialtyitemsincluding award-winningtwinlobstertails,smotheredchicken andtheever-populargrilledribeye.Opendaily9a.m. –midnight.
506South1stSt.,Immokalee 800-218-0007 www.moreinparadise.com
EllaMae’sDiner
Nostalgiaservedwithasmile.Afun retro-inspiredeateryservingcomfort foodandclassicdinerfare.Slideinto aboothorpulluptothecounterfora burgerandmilkshakeorthebestalldaybreakfastyou’veeverhad.Ella Mae’sprovidesawelcometwisttothe classicsoutherndiner.CelebratingDr. EllaMaePiper’slegacy,it’sherethe communitycomestogethertoshare storiesastheyenjoyamealamidst vintage-inspiredfinishesandabright colorpalette.EllaMae’sYogurtParfait includesfreshseasonalberries,granola,andadrizzleofhoney.Ella Mae’sDineratLuminaryHotel&Co. isafunretro-inspiredeateryserving upcomfortfoodandclassicdinerfare.Slideintoaboothorpulluptothe counterforaburgerandmilkshakeorthebestall-daybreakfastyou’ve everhad.EllaMae’sisopendailyfrom7amto2pm.Servingbreakfast alldayandlunch.
LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 239-314-3854www.LuminaryHotel.com
OxbowBar&Grill
Ourlimitedhoursafter HurricaneIan:Sunday-Thursday 4-10p.m.;FridayandSaturday4 -11p.m.Weareonlyopenfordinneratpresent.
Casualdocksidediningonthe doorstepofDowntownFortMyers. Panoramicriverfrontviewsonthe Caloosahatchee.Aboater’sretreat withanupbeatnauticalvibe. Servingcoastalcuisineandmore forbrunch,lunchanddinner.Retail andrentalstoigniteyourspiritof adventure.Diveintofresh seafood,oystersonthehalfshell, steaks,signaturesandwiches, freshsalads,localcraftbeersand curatedcocktails.
1300HendrySt.FortMyers 239-314-3856www.oxbowfortmyers.com
52-NOVEMBER2022 HappeningsMagazine D ININGIN S OUTHWEST F LORIDA PRINT - WEB MOBILE - SOCIAL HappeningsMagazine.net EntertainingSouthwest Floridasince1995
SilverKingOceanBrasserie
Acoastal,chef-driven menuunlikeanyother restaurantinFortMyers. Complementedbya strikinginteriorthat’sas appealingtotheeyesas thedishesaretothe palette.Asthe Luminary’ssignature restaurant,TheSilver KingOceanBrasserie offersamenushowcasingthequalityoffresh seafoodthroughclean, simplepreparationsusing classictechniquesfora modernpalate.Centeredonanopenkitchen,thesophisticatedrestaurantfeaturesacoastal-inspiredmenuandadditional outdoorseatstorelaxandindulgeinthefinestlocalseafood inSouthwestFlorida.NestledwithinSilverKing,you’llfindThe FloridaRoom,aprivatediningspacethatseats14guests, perfectforintimategatheringsandcelebrationsandnamed afterFloridaHeitman.Ifyourgroupislarger,wefeatureavarietyofvenueswithentertainingoptionsavailablefromunique seatingtotailoredmenus.HoursareTuesday-Saturdayfrom 5-10p.m.
LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 239-314-3855 www.LuminaryHotel.com
SouthernGrill
TheSouthern GrillattheShell Factoryisafull restaurantincluding liquor,beerand wine.Wehavean outdoorbarand partyvenue.There isnoentryfeeto getintotheShell Factorystoreor restaurants.Parkingisfree.Whileyouareherevisitthe NaturePark,FunPark,CarouselandSoaringEagleZipline. 16554N.ClevelandAve.,NorthFortMyers 239-995-3999 www.shellfactory.com
TikiHutBar&Grill atDolphinKeyResort
There'salwayssomethingtodoattheTikiHutBar& Grillatthe DolphinKey Resort. Locatedin Downtown CapeCoral, thebiggest Tikibarinthe worldoffers liveentertainment Wednesday through Sunday,KeyWestStyleRelaxWednesdayandThursday, Lightoutdooratmosphere,sofamily,andfriendstwoorfour leggedarewelcome.Greatfoodmenu,withFlorida Specials,pooltable,TVs.Open7days.Kitchenopenlate. 1502MiramarSt.,CapeCoral 239-540-8454 www.dolphinkeyresort.com
TwistedFork
TheTwistedForkisahot-rodandmoto-culturethemed restaurantfeaturingascratchkitchenandcustomcocktails. Afamily friendly space adjacent Bert's Back Porchconcertvenue withloads ofoutdoor space,it hasrapidly become Charlotte County's hottestplacetoeat,drinkandhavefun!" 2208ElJobeanRoad,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675 www.twistedfork.net
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TheannualIslandHopperSongwriterFest washeldSept.16-25.Itstartedon CaptivathenmovedtodowntownFort MyersbeforewrappinguponFortMyers Beach.The10-dayfestfeaturedmorethan 80nationalandlocalsongwriters.Here aresomeofthesongwriterswhoperformedSept.23-25atCabanasBeach BaratDiamondheadResort,Matanzason theBay,NervousNellies,YucatanBeach Stand,PiersideGrill,ShuckerʼsandPink ShellBeachResortonFortMyersBeach. photosbyJamieKuser
PaulMcDonaldatNervousNelliesSept.24
FestivalheadlinerGaryLeVoxofRascalFlattsatPinkShellResortSept.25
EssexCountyatPinkShellResortSept.25
AndrewMcGinnatMatanzas ontheBaySept.24
TheClousesatMatanzasontheBaySept.24
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