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NOVEMBER 2021
Colt Ford
at The Ranch
Punta Gorda Symphony
Dazzling DelRays Gulfshore
Opera
Festival of Trees
Florida
Rep Theatre
John Fogerty
& & Foreigner Foreigner at at Hertz Hertz Arena Arena
Naples • Fort Myers • Cape Coral • Port Charlotte • Bonita Springs
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Lots of live theatre
The Southwest Florida theatre scene is alive and well in these final two months of the year. Gulf Coast Symphony presents Altar Boyz the musical Oct. 27 through Nov. 13 at the Music and Arts Community Center in Fort Myers. Florida Repertory Theatre opens its main stage season with The Woman in Black in the Arcade Theatre now through Nov. 14. That will be followed by my favorite all time musical, West Side Story, on stage Nov. 23 through Dec. 15. The Sound of Music continues on the main stage at Broadway Palm through Nov. 20. The Fort Myers theatre will then present Holly Jolly Christmas on stage Nov. 25 through Dec. 25. Shakespeare fans rejoice. The Laboratory Theater of Florida is performing The Tempest on its Fort Myers stage Nov. 5 through Nov. 20. The Naples Players will stage A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder Nov. 24 through Dec. 19. In Cape Coral, the Cultural Park Theater presents A Piece of My Heart Nov. 11 - 21 and All Together Now Nov. 13 and 14. In the Off Broadway Palm Theatre, No Claus for Alarm is being presented Nov. 11 through Dec. 25. Florida Rep has extended the run of its Let’s Fall in Love revue. The tribute show will now run until Nov. 21 in downtown Fort Myers. Joey and Maria’s Comedy Wedding will be presented in Naples on select dates starting in November. The Charlotte Players are staging A Nice Family Christmas Nov. 5 - 14 at the Langdon Playhouse in Port Charlotte. There’s been a change in the New Phoenix Theatre schedule for November. Instead of I Hate Hamlet, the New Phoenix Theatre will present I’ll Eat You Last...A Chat with Sue Mengers Nov. 11 - 21. FGCU Theatre presents The Misanthrope Oct. 29 - Nov. 7.
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In Naples, TheatreZone is gearing up for its new season. Home for the Holidays will play Dec. 10 - 12 at the G & L Theatre. Gulfshore Playhouse officially opens its new season Nov. 11 with Radio Golf. The August Wilson play will run through Dec. 5 at The Norris Center in Naples. The Lifespan of a Fact is on stage at Players Circle Theatre in North Fort Myers Oct. 27 through Nov. 14.
More concerts
Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee has added more concerts and festivals to its lineup for the next six months. Dionne Warwick, Trace Adkins, Wayne Newton and Three Dog Night have been added to the concert schedule. Seminole Casino will host three free festivals in the first three months of 2022. In January, we have the Southern Fried Swamp Jam featuring 38 Special, Molly Hatchet, the Fabulous Thunderbirds and Georgia Satellites. In February, step back in time with Rockabillaque Florida. The fest will feature Reverend Horton Heat, The Legendary Sack Shakers, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band and more. In March, the Southland Bluegrass Wilderness Festival will take place and feature Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Yonder Mountain String Band, Sam Bush, Del McCoury Band and others.
More at the arena
Hertz Arena recently announced a long-term partnership with Oak View Group Facilities to increase bookings at the area’s largest indoor venue. This new partnership between Oak View, Hertz Arena and the Hoffmann Family of Companies could be just the thing to bring new live entertainment to Southwest Florida. Let’s be optimistic and hope for the best for the team at Hertz Arena. Rock on,
Jamie
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Altar Boyz
the musical at MACC Dj Salisbury
Paul Hambidge
Ramon Licairac
Bobby MacDonell
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The award-winning musical Altar Boyz is coming to Southwest Florida for a three-week run. Altar Boyz opens Oct. 27 and runs through Nov. 13 at the Gulf Coast Symphony’s new Music and Arts Community Center – The MACC, located at 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. Altar Boyz is the winner of the 2005 Outer Critics Circle Award, Best Off-Broadway Musical. Altar Boyz was nominated for seven 2005 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical, Book, Lyrics, Music and Orchestration; four 2005 Lucille Lortel Awards, including Outstanding Musical and the 2005 Drama League Award, Distinguished Production of a Musical! This foot-stomping, rafterraising musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy band on the last night of their national “Raise the Praise” tour. The Boyz are five all-singing, all-dancing heartthrobs from Ohio: Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham. Altar Boyz will be directed and choreographed by D. J. Salisbury who has extensively worked nationwide: Paper Mill Playhouse, Dallas Summer Musicals, Orlando Shakespeare, Arkansas Shakespeare, Sacramento Music Circus, Lyric Theatre of OK, Ogunquit Playhouse, Musical Theatre West-LA, Pioneer Theatre in Salt Lake City, Riverside Theatre and Off-Broadway (CHIX 6). His production of Les Miserables was nominated for LA’s Scenie Award - best musical). In NYC, he has worked with or alongside Broadway masters Tommy Tune, Jeff Calhoun, Jerry Mitchell, and Susan Stroman. He has choreographed for ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars Road Trip.” A nationwide search was conducted and five accomplished
singer/actors will round out this phenomenal cast, They have sung in musical across the country and will come together to create this incredible musical with the Gulf Coast Symphony at the Music and Arts Community Center.
The cast of Altar Boyz: Paul Hambidge Jr. (Luke) is excited to be back at the MACC with GCS for Altar Boyz! Recent credits include: Songs for a New World (Man 2), Into the Woods (Rapunzel’s Prince), The Rocky Horror Show (Riff Raff), and The Drowsy Chaperone (Robert Martin). Paul also performs with the vocal groups “Bailamos” and “Citizen West” as a guest entertainer on cruise ships, and has spent recent years as a production singer with the Carnival company (Holland America Line). Paul is a graduate of Point Park University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Ramón Licairac (Juan) is a 2010 graduate of the University of Arts in Philadelphia for Vocal Performance. As a Singer/Actor/Dancer, most of his career has entailed being a Production Singer for theme parks and cruise ships. His theater credits
include Altar Boyz (2011), Hairspray (2011), West Side Story (2010), Crazy For You (2006), and Showboat (2010), among many others. Currently, Ramón is a production singer/dancer for Carnival Cruise Line. You can see him on the Carnival Vista out of Galveston, Texas starting February 2022. Bobby MacDonell (Abraham) is thrilled to be making his Gulf Coast Symphony debut in Altar Boyz. Recent regional credits include [Title of Show] (Jeff), Crazy For You (Moose), and most recently the area premier of Kinky Boots (Harry) in Illinois. Bobby has also written his own music, and can find his music discography on all streaming platforms alike... BFA University at Buffalobobbymacdonell.com//@bob bymacdonell Zac Molegraff (Mark) is ecstatic be a part of the Altar Boyz company. Some previous credits include Reefer Madness (Jimmy), All Shook Up (Dean Hyde) and Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear). Zac will be graduating from Montclair State University with his BFA in Musical Theatre in December. Tanner Scot (Matthew) is excited to be making his Gulf Coast Symphony debut! Regional: Robbie (The Wedding Singer), Chad (All Shook Up), Munkustrap (CATS), Sonny (Grease), Eddie (Mamma Mia!), Dream Curly (Oklahoma!). TV/Film: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), Gossip Girl (HBO), The Time Traveler’s Wife (HBO). “We love the energy of the cast and working with accomplished director DJ Salisbury. We feel this fun and raise the roof musical will be a great musical theatre experience for Southwest Florida,” said Maestro Andrew M. Kurtz. For more info and tickets, visit www.gulfcoastsymphony.org or call 239-277-1700 ext. 105 Happenings Magazine
The Woman in Black
at the Florida Rep
Making his Florida Florida Rep debut, Repertory Steve Pacek Theatre directs the producannounces its tion. Based in return to the Philadelphia, Historic Arcade Pacek is an actor Theatre with The and director Woman in Black, whose work at a spine-tingling other theatres ghost story, just includes Virginia in time for Heidenreich Stage, the Arden Halloween. Theatre, the Alley Previews begin Theatre, Walnut Oct. 26, and the Street Theatre, show runs Milwaukee Rep, through Nov. 14. and the 11th Hour For a detailed Theatre, where he list of Covid safecurrently serves ty guidelines, as transitional visit artistic director. FloridaRep.org Pacek leads an for up to date expert creative health and safety team, including regulations ensemble set aimed at keeping Darrow designer Jim patrons, volunHunter (The Fox teers, performers, on the Fairway), and staff safe costume designer Jillian inside Florida Rep’s facilities. Parzych (Florida Rep debut), Adapted by Stephen lighting designer Alyssandra Mallatratt from the novel by Docherty (Florida Rep debut), Susan Hill, The Woman in sound designer Joel Abbott Black follows a lawyer who is (Florida Rep debut), and obsessed with a curse that ensemble stage manager he believes has been cast Janine Wochna (A over his family by the specter Gentleman’s Guide). of a woman in black. The Tickets are $59/$55 and man engages a skeptical $39/$35 for previews, and young actor to help him tell available online at his terrifying story and exorwww.FloridaRep.org and cise the fear that grips his through the box office at 239soul. The Guardian called it 332-4488. Performances are “a roller coaster of thrills and Tuesday – Saturday at 7 chills…a masterpiece.” p.m., Wednesday, Saturday The production stars and Sunday at 2 p.m., and 8 ensemble member V Craig p.m. for the opening night Heidenreich, and guest artist gala performance on Friday, David Darrow. Heidenreich Oct. 29. returns to the Arcade after Florida Rep's parking lot appearances in in the 2019will open two hours before 2020 season in Barefoot in each performance and offers the Park and as the inspector guests free parking across in An Inspector Calls, in addithe street from the Arcade tion to many other roles. Theatre. David Darrow returns to Florida Repertory Theatre Florida Rep after appearing in Florida Rep’s 2020 produc- performs in the Historic Arcade Theatre and the tion of A Gentleman’s Guide ArtStage Studio Theatre on to Love and Murder, just Bay St. between Jackson & before the pandemic forced Hendry. the theatre to close its doors.
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The Tempest opens Nov. 5 THEATRE
at Laboratory Theater of Florida
The Laboratory Theater of Florida will present William Shakespeare’s The Tempest from Nov. 5 to Nov. 20, with two half-priced preview nights on Nov. 3 and 4. Shakespeare’s classic comedy about betrayal and family will lead you on a magical journey. Trapped on an island by a jealous sibling, and aided by a variety of spirits, Prospero plans to avenge his banishment and provide for his daughter, Miranda. Adapted and directed by Annette Trossbach, the production features John McKerrow (Prospero), Isabel Isenhower (Miranda), Esther Obain (Ariel), Justin Larsche (Caliban), Art Keen (Alonso), Jack Weld (Sebastian), Kagan Vann (Ferdinand), Renee Freeman (Gonzala), Robert Barner (Adrian/Boatswain), Ken Bryant (Fransicso/Master), Daniel Sabiston (Trinculo), Amanda Collins (Stephanie/Juno), Beth Garner (Ceres/Mariner), Samadhi Salazar (Iris/Fairy), Jayden Davis (Fairy), Zach Hendra (Sprite) and Lorelei Davis (Fairy). Lifelong Shakespeare lover and scholar Trossbach says, “I am beyond delighted to be able to work with a star of stage and screen, John McKerrow, as Prospero in this production of William Shakespeare's classic, The Tempest. Our incredible cast of storytellers invites you to the magical world of Prospero's island, full of strange sounds and spirits coming and going. With costumes by Kaci Davis, sound design by Jonathan Johnson, and lighting design by Steven Michael Kennedy, our magical world will both charm and delight.” Performance dates are Nov. 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 each or $10 for students with valid student ID. There is a half-priced preview on Nov. 3 and 4, and a Thrifty Thursday special ticket price of $25 each for adults. Seating is limited for safety.
Adrian (Robert Barner) and Francisco (Ken Bryant)
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Prospero (John McKerrow) and his daughter Miranda (Isabel Isenhower)
For tickets, call the box office at 239-218-0481 or online at www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com. The theater is located at 1634 Woodford Ave. in the Fort Myers River District.
Antonio (Todd Lyman), Alonso (Art Keen) and Sebastian (Jack Weld)
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Andrew Fehrenbacher as Captain von Trapp with the von Trapp children.
The Sound of Music
at Broadway Palm
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Melissa Whitworth as Maria
Broadway Palm presents the family classic The Sound Of Music playing now through Nov. 20 on the Fort Myers stage. This endearing musical is based on the book The Story of the Trapp Family Singers and the 1965 film starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound Of Music has touched the hearts of audiences around the world for decades. Follow Maria, the high-spirited, aspiring nun as she is sent from her convent to be the governess to seven unruly children of a strict father, Captain von Trapp. The children eventually come to like Maria and she finds herself falling in love with the captain. The timeless score includes “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and “The Sound of Music.” Performances are Wednesday through Sunday evenings with select matinees. Beginning Nov. 2, performances are Tuesday through Sunday with select matinees. Tickets are $50 to $75 with children and group prices available. Tickets are now on sale and can be reserved by calling 239- 278-4422, visiting www.BroadwayPalm.com or in person at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers. Happenings Magazine
New comedy debuts at Off Broadway Palm
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is kicking off the holiday season with the British farce No Claus For Alarm playing Nov.11 through Dec. 25. This all-new production is written by Southwest Florida resident and Broadway Palm favorite Victor Legarreta and is making its premier in The Off Broadway Palm. Fitz-Lloyd Crowley and Abraham Bacrumby of the law office Abe Bacrumby and Fitz are in a bit of a pickle when Abe unknowingly brings the head of the Russian Mafia on as a client. It’s Christmas and they must try to keep two girlfriends, a bossy barrister, and a clueless receptionist from finding out about each other or there will be more than chestnuts roasting on an open fire. The cast features all Broadway Palm alumni Victor Legarreta including Rachael Endrizzi, Caitlin Moss, Megan Orlowski, Ken Quiricone, Christopher Russell, Rob Summers and Michael Weaver. Directing No Claus For Alarm is Victor Legarreta. The Off Broadway Palm is an intimate theatre located
in the main lobby of Broadway Palm. Performances are Wednesday through Sunday evenings with select matinees. Ticket prices range from $45 to $65 with discounts available for groups of 20 or more. Tickets are now on sale and can be reserved by calling 239-278-4422, visiting www.BroadwayPalm.com or in person at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.
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NOV. 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 8 pm www.LaboratoryTheaterFlorida.com
NOV. 7 & 14 at 2 p.m.
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THEATRE
THE NAPLES PLAYERS
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
From Nov. 24 – Dec. 19, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is on stage in Blackburn Hall at The Naples Players. Nominated for ten Tony Awards, this comedic romp is filled with unforgettable music and non-stop laughs. The show follows Monty Navarro (Luke Jaconis) who finds out he is ninth in line to inherit an earldom and a large family fortune. He decides he must eliminate the other eight heirs standing in his way ... The story is set in London in 1907. Monty is a penniless clerk who receives news of his potential inheritance with the death of his mother. The earldom of Highhurst is controlled by the wealthy D’Ysquith banking family, all members of which are portrayed by one actor (Mark Vanagas). The eight D'Ysquiths ahead of Monty all begin dying in 12 - NOVEMBER 2021
comedic conditions. Meanwhile, the plot thickens as Monty tries to win the heart of Sibella Hallward (JamieLynn Bucci) until he finds himself drawn to Phoebe D’Ysquiths (Elizabeth Feins). A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is directed by Bryce Alexander with choreography by Dawn Lebrecht Fornara and musical direction by Charles Fornara. “This show has been on our bucket list for a long time,” says Bryce Alexander, CEO/executive artistic director. “Catchy music, hilarious comedy, and beautiful costumes make Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder the perfect, light-hearted night at the theatre.” The show wouldn’t be complete without an excellent ensemble cast, many of whom have become regular staples in The Naples Players’ performances. The cast includes (in
alphabetical order): Melanie Capparelli, Scott Davis, Kat Ebaugh, Nathan Eichhorn, Frankie Federico, Lisa Federico, Shelley Gothard and David Shaffer. The show will be stage managed by Cole Butcher with assistant stage managers KC Allen, Adam Garcia and Patricia Puia. A red carpet event open to the public is slated for Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and features local vendors, food, drinks and live music from the band Chariot. Performances take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Both general public and season tickets are on sale at the TNP Box Office. Those interested can visit www.NaplesPlayers.org anytime or call the TNP Box Office at 239-2637990. Happenings Magazine
Florida Rep extends
Let’s Fall in Love
Florida Repertory Theatre announces the extended run of Let’s Fall in Love: A World Premiere Cabaret Event in the ArtStage Studio Theatre until Nov. 21. Masks are required for all patrons while inside Florida Rep facilities, and the theatre asks that all patrons comply with posted health and safety guidelines. Let’s Fall in Love celebrates the music of Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Tony Bennett, but it begins with the crooner who started it all, Bing Crosby. With Evan Tyrone Martin at the center of the action, the cabaret charts the singer’s journey and how these iconic voices inspired him to become a professional singer. Using the music of Nat King Cole as a way in, audiences will take a journey through American musical history to see how Bing made way for
a new genre of singer, and how Nat King Cole broke barriers to rise to international stardom while crossing paths along the way with Frank, Sammy, and Tony Bennett. Chicago-based singer and actor Evan Tyrone Martin makes his Florida Rep debut in Let’s Fall in Love, but he is no stranger to the music of Nat King Cole. Martin appeared in two national tours with Chicago’s Artists Lounge Live, starring in one-manshows saluting Cole, Unforgettable: Falling in Love with Nat King Cole and An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas. Let’s Fall in Love is a collaboration between Martin, Florida Rep associate artistic director Jason Parrish, and longtime guest musical director and arranger Victoria Casella. Tickets are available at www.FloridaRep.org and through the box office at 239-332-4488.
CULTURAL PARK THEATRE COMPANY
Day of the Dead
with Adrienne DeSalvo
November 2 at 6:30 p.m.
The Sicilian Tenors in concert November 5 at 7 pm & November 7 at 3 pm
A Piece of My Heart A Drama by Shirley Lauro
Nov. 11 - 21
November 13 & 14 at 7 pm SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR THEATRE SPONSORS
Cultural Park Theater 528 Cultural Park Blvd. • Cape Coral
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TheatreZone season starts Dec. 10 TheatreZone, a professional Equity theatre now in its 17th season specializing in Broadway musicals, is ready for its 2021-2022 season of shows and concerts. The season kicks off Dec. 10 - 12 with four productions of Home for the Holidays, a TheatreZone original. Now in its fifth year, Home for the Holidays celebrates the joy of the season, with a professional orchestra and TheatreZone fan favorites performing holiday favorites among an array of sparking costumes and energetic dance. Well received when TheatreZone staged the production in its fifth season, I Love My Wife (Jan. 13 - 23, 2022) is an innovative satire of the sexual revolution. Set in the 1970’s, this comedic production features musicians on the stage and melded into the
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play, where they sing, dress up in fancy clothes and comment on the action, all as kind of a Greek chorus. Bright Star, inspired by a true story and featuring a Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, will be presented Feb. 10 - 20. Bright Star tells a beautiful story of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds audiences tightly in its grasp. Bright Star is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful. From March 10 - 20, TheatreZone will present Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot, starring TheatreZone fan favorite Whitney Winfield (Tonya & Nancy: The Rock Opera) as Guenevere. Audiences can expect to experience a youthful, edgier
version of this legendary love triangle of King Arthur, Guenevere and Sir Lancelot. The Bridges of Madison County (April 21 - May 1) is based on the bestselling novel and developed by the Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning creative team of Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, Parade, Songs for a New World) and Marsha Norman. Winner of the 2014 Tony Award for Best Score and Orchestrations, this sweeping romance about the roads we travel, the doors we open and the bridges we dare to cross will leave audiences breathless. Larry Alexander will star in the lead role as National Geographic photographer Robert Kincaid. Tickets range from $50-$65 with premium seats available at $85. For more info, visit www.theatre.zone or call 888-966-3352 x1. TheatreZone is located in-residence at the 250-seat G&L Theatre on the Community School of Naples campus, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples.
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Cultural Park Theater offers wide variety of
shows in November
By Joy Ursillo November is a busy month at Cultural Park Theater. On Nov. 2, Adrienne DeSalvo joins us for one evening only with her “Day of the Dead” presentation. Join Adrienne as she discusses the afterlife, receiving messages from the other side and communicating them to some audience members. She will explain and demonstrate how this form of contact offers hope and comfort, with the understanding that we will, one day, be reunited with our departed friends and family. Adrienne walks you through the mystery of the afterlife with humor, sensitivity, compassion and love. This event includes an introduction, question and answer session and, as the Spirits guide, a sampling of communication with some audience members. If the spirit moves you, feel free to dress in Day of the Dead clothing and/or accessories and bring along photos and trinkets of your departed loved ones for our altar. Aaron Caruso, Elio Scaccio and Sam Vitale appear in “The Sicilian Tenors” Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. The Sicilian Tenors bring together three marvelous tenor voices, each singing their own interpretation of the world’s best music and take the audience on a romantic journey from Hollywood to Broadway to Italy with singing a wide variety of marvelous songs that America loves. Combined with light-hearted fun, this is a concert for all ages and musical tastes. Our theater salutes the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and those who served. Opening Nov. 11, “A Piece of My Heart” is the Happenings Magazine
powerful true drama about six women who went to Vietnam and their experiences before, during and after the war. It spans 40 years of the characters’ lives from how they got involved in the war to how it affected them later in life. This production continues through Nov. 21, with performances on Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. The Brotherhood of Heroes is hosting a fundraising event during the 7 p.m. performance on Nov. 20. Special preshow events are scheduled in the lobby of the theater prior to show time. (This production contains adult subject matter and language). Running concurrently with A Piece of My Heart, we’re proud to be participating in presenting the MTI sponsored production of All Together Now. All Together Now! is a global event celebrating local theatre! Music Theatre International is empowering schools and theatres around the world to locally produce and perform this exclusive musical revue featuring songs from MTI’s beloved shows and will be presented live on our stage on Nov. 13 and 14. Cultural Park Theater strongly suggests that all staff, volunteers and patrons wear a mask when inside our building. Social distancing is still being practiced, so seating is limited, and we continue to take temps of anyone entering our facility. The Cultural Park Theater is located at 528 Cultural Park Blvd. in Cape Coral. Call the box office for more information at 239-772-5862. Joy Ursillo is executive director of the Cultural Park Theatre Company.
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Christmas comes early for Charlotte Players
The Charlotte Players kicks off the holiday season in November with a trio of shows guaranteed to put smiles on audiences’ faces. First up is playwright Phil Olson’s “comedy with a heart,” A Nice Family Christmas, which opens on Nov. 5 for a seven-show run at the Langdon Playhouse. “Sometimes, theater performances can be thoughtprovoking, sometimes compelling, sometimes tragic, sometimes funny, and it is my view that they should always be entertaining,” said director and Charlotte Players president Jenni Elliott. “A Nice Family Christmas is definitely funny, sometimes thought-provoking and certainly entertaining.” Elliott believes audiences will enjoy following the Minnesota family as they gather on Christmas Eve. Mom and Grandma greet Carl, a journalist and the middle son; Michael, the eldest and a doctor; and Steven, the youngest, who is gay and has quite some difficulty explaining his situation to Grandma. Uncle Bob arrives unexpectedly, slightly tipsy and sporting a bottle of whiskey. Then comes the lovely Jill, who is separated from Michael and is hoping to reunite with him. “Mix all this together with the discovery of a secret that Mom is hiding, and you definitely have A Nice Family Christmas,” said the director. “So, I hope everyone will feel that they are eavesdropping on this family’s Christmas Eve and most of all, I hope they all enjoy the show.” A Nice Family Christmas premiered at
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the Group Rep Theatre in Los Angeles in November 2016. The play won first place at the McLaren Comedy Festival in Midland, Texas, finished second out of 125 competitors for the Robert J. Pickering Award for Playwriting Excellence, and was a semi-finalist in the New Play Contest at the Neil Simon Festival in Cedar City, Utah For A Nice Family Christmas, there are five 7:30 p.m. shows and a pair of 2 p.m. Sunday matinees. Tickets are $22 for adults and $11 for students and may be ordered at www.charlotteplayers.org or by calling 941-255-1022. The Langdon Playhouse is located at 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. Next up at the Langdon in November is a return engagement by the popular Peace River Trio for one night only at 7:30
Peace River Trio
p.m. on Nov. 16. Tickets are $22 for adults and $11 for students and may be ordered at the places noted above. Trio members John Welsh, Marsha Carpenter, and Dave Heveron present a musical tribute to the great folk music artists of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, including Peter, Paul and Mary, John Denver, Simon and Garfunkel, The New Christy Minstrels, Johnny Cash, The Kingston Trio, Joan Baez, The Seekers, and many more. Their incredible three-part harmony, along with their mastery of multiple instruments (six- and 12-string guitars, mandolin, banjo, conga drum, kazoo, tambourine, harmonica, and more), will delight you, as will their funny banter among themselves and the audience. Later in the month at the Langdon, the Players is presenting the perfect continuation of a family Thanksgiving holiday. Squawk! The Show features a group of parrots displaying some amazing talents, such as painting, mind reading, performing card tricks, solving math problems and much more. The birds are full of personality and deliver a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud show that appeals to people of all ages. The feathered company takes the stage on Saturday, Nov. 27, for shows at 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Children three and younger will be admitted free. Order tickets at www.charlotteplayers.org or by calling 941-255-1022. The birds appeared on the America’s Got Talent TV show in 2011. The performance of a bird named Danny awed cohost Piers Morgan: “That was amazing,” he declared. “It was the most intelligent animal I’ve ever seen in my whole life. He’s incredible To see the birds in action, visit www.vegasbirds.com.
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Joey and Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding opens Nov. 12 in Naples
Joey and Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding is an interactive dinner show that began in 1992. This show is written by Darlyne Franklin who is formerly Darlyne Dorato a native East Bostonian and now a resident of Bonita Springs. The show was derived from her observing how people enjoyed (in the early ‘90s) the trending murder mysteries and karaoke. People wanted to be part of the show. Merging her comedy and TV writing experience she decided to write a comedy wedding. An event where the audience is part of the show, they’re the invited guests, they dance, drink, eat, mingle with each other and the bridal party. Believing “it’s best to write what you know,”,she made the show like her own families’ traditional weddings, Italian. At every Italian wedding, the dad chooses the music, the uncle sings Mack the Knife, the groomsman makes a revealing toast about the groom, the Nonna sings the wrong lyrics to Cellaluna, someone over drinks, someone gets a “weekend pass from jail” from the
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Governor, you know, a regular wedding. It’s a blast. It has run in more than 19 major cities across the United States including Las Vegas, Boston and New York. It is also played in The United Kingdom, Greece, Ireland, Australia and Canada. Joey & Maria’s Comedy Wedding opens Nov. 12 at The Ballroom inside The Naples Women’s Club, 570 Park St. (off 5th Ave). Ticket price for November and December is $75 per person and includes dinner prepared by Artichoke & Company. Upcoming show dates are Nov. 12, 14, 18, 19 and 27. Also in January through March, the show will be running random dates at The Elks Bonita/Estero, 3231 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs. Tickets there will be $60 per person with dinner. Visit online at www.comedyitalianwedding.com or call 1-888-5-NAPLES (1-888-562-7537) for tickets and more information.
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Another comedy at New Phoenix
New Phoenix Theatre’s second show of its new season will be I’ll Eat You Later: A Chat with Sue Mengers. The comedy will be presented Nov. 11 - 21. Sue Mengers (one of Hollywood’s most successful talent agents) has just been fired by Barbra Streisand. While waiting for Barbra to return her call and explain, Sue dishes with the audience. Brilliantly played by local actress Bonnie Knapp, you will enjoy this juicy script written by John Logan. Performances are Nov. 11 - 13 at 8 p.m., Nov. 14 at 3 p.m., Nov. 18 - 20 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25. The debut 2013 American production starred Bette Midler. New Phoenix Theatre was originally planning to produce I Hate Hamlet in November, but the season schedule has changed. Others show in the season: Quartet Jan. 6 – 23 Quartet is a beautiful and funny play, that is also very touching. The story takes place in a home for retired musicians. It focuses on three old friends: opera
The Tale of the Allergistʼs Wife March 10 – 27 Marjorie Taub, a middle-aged Upper West Side Doctor's wife, is devoted to mornings at the Whitney, afternoons at the MOMA and evenings at BAM. Plunged into a mid-life crisis of Medea-like proportions, she's shaken out of her lethargy by the reappearance of a fascinating and mysterious childhood friend.
singers. Their peace is destroyed with the arrival of Jean, an old friend of theirs who worked successfully with them on a Quartet many years ago.
Pageant the musical Feb. 10 – 27 Like no beauty pageant you've ever seen before, six contestants vying for the title of Miss Glamouresse compete in swimsuit, talent, gown, and spokesmodel categories. Judges selected from the audience get to pick the winner - so no performance is ever the same...and the suspense is real.
Head Over Heels April 7 – 28 Featuring the music of the Go Gos, Head Over Heels is the story of what happens when the royal court of Arcadia is threatened by the mystical Oracle of Delphi with the loss of its "Beat", the divine power that ensures the kingdom's prosperity. Through a plot containing usurped kingship, unlikely lovers, and gender-fluid disguises, Head Over Heels preaches unconditional love and acceptance of yourself and everyone you know. New Phoenix Theatre is located at 13211 McGregor Blvd., units 1 and 2, Fort Myers. For tickets and info, call 239-284-5214 or visit online at www.newphoenixtheatrefortmyers.org.
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TRIBUTE SHOWS
NOV 4 - Johnny Rogers rock & roll history NOV 5 - Fabulous Girls of Motown tribute NOV 6 - Bob Seger, Cher, Billy Joel, Lady Gaga tribute NOV 11 - Rod Stewart, Linda Ronstadt, Patsy Cline, Connie Francis tribute NOV 12 - Neil Diamond tribute NOV 13 - Jersey Boys tribute NOV 18 - CSNY and Creedence tribute NOV 19 - Eagles tribute NOV 20 - Fleetwood Mac tribute NOV 25 - Special Thanksgiving Dinner NOV 26 - Fabulous Girls of Motown tribute NOV 27 - Temptations, Four Tops tribute
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DEC 2 - Bob Seger, Cher, Billy Joel, Lady Gaga tribute DEC 3 - Neil Diamond tribute DEC 9 - Christmas Party with Fabulous Girls of Motown tribute DEC 10 - Rolling Stones, Bee Gees tribute DEC 11 - Eagles tribute DEC 26 - Temptations, Four Tops tribute DEC 27 - Bob Seger, Cher, Billy Joel, Lady Gaga tribute DEC 29 - ABBA tribute DEC 30 - Fabulous Girls of Motown tribute DEC 31 - Jersey Boyz tribute (matinee and evening shows)
Check our website for upcoming shows or to plan your party!
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Gulfshore Playhouse presents Radio Golf
Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright August Wilson’s play Radio Golf will officially open the 2021-2022 main stage season at Gulfshore Playhouse. Directed by Marshall Jones III, Radio Golf will play at The Norris Center in Naples from Nov. 11 through Dec. 5. The final play in August Wilson’s American Century Cycle, Radio Golf tells the story of Harmond Wilks, an ambitious real estate developer in 1990s Pittsburgh. Determined to save his blighted childhood neighborhood and become the first Black mayor of Pittsburgh, Harmond quickly learns that revitalizing his neighborhood comes with a cost. Harmond’s plans to demolish a dilapidated house that sits on a development site are interrupted when the home’s owner, Elder Joseph Barlow, refuses to let the property go. As the opposing forces of history and progress collide, Harmond’s mission becomes a battle for his soul. Producing artistic director Kristen Coury said, “Relevance is a huge factor when it comes to season selection. Radio Gol’ was a relevant choice for myriad reasons. The most important of these is that in the midst of ongoing conversations surrounding race, theater can contribute to that conversation through telling stories. August Wilson is one of our artform’s most gifted storytellers, and his work does what I always aim to do as a theatermaker: foster a discussion that helps us understand our common humanity. I think our audience will find Radio Golf relatable as it
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mirrors many of the issues we are facing in our community and in our nation. Naples is currently undergoing a period of growth and development, and as a community we are asking ourselves similar questions to those posed in Radio Golf. This stunning story will be brought to life by an astonishingly talented creative team that I am so thrilled to have as part of the Gulfshore Playhouse family.” The cast features Joseph C. Phillips as Harmond Wilks. Phillips has numerous theater, film, and television credits including the Broadway production of Six Degrees of Separation and television series like13 Reasons Why, The Resident and The Cosby Show. Genevieve VenJohnson will play Mame Wilks. VenJohnson is a Chicagobased actor who has performed in numerous productions both regionally and internationally. She has performed at Steppenwolf, Broadway in Chicago, and the Goodman Theatre, as well as in the European tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. Marvin Bell, an actor with a passion for the work of August Wilson, will star as Elder Joseph Barlow. Brian Nelson Jr. will make his Gulfshore Playhouse debut as Sterling Johnson. Rounding out the cast is Chauncy Thomas as Roosevelt Hicks Tickets are on sale starting at $43 per person. $36 tickets are available for preview performances on Nov. 11 and 12. To purchase, visit www.gulfshoreplayhouse.or g or call 239-261-7529. The Norris Centre is located at 755 8th Ave. S. in Naples
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Ceramic plates and stone sculptures at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center ART
The Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center offers two unique art exhibitions for the month of November. The opening night reception takes place during Art Walk on Friday, Nov. 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. The Art on a Plate exhibition fills the Grand Atrium Gallery featuring intuitive designs, portraits, and geometric puzzles, strange characters, and fantasies, just as one would expect from a very diverse group of artists – each one is unique, provocative, and extremely well crafted. The Kendal Art Collection was conceived by Leonardo Rodriguez and developed in the Fine Arts Ceramic Center. The word “ceramic” comes from the ancient Greek “keramos” meaning “potter soil”, a clay made of inorganic composite material. The clay is very malleable in its natural form but becomes stiff after drying or firing. The technique of firing clay began with utilitarian objects for prehistoric society. Over the years, people learned that clay could change color depending on the mixtures of different oxides and that it could be coated (glazed) and decorated. Soon, crude pottery was transformed into more substantial objects of varied shapes and suitable for painting. Opening upstairs in the Capital Gallery, When Stone Speaks gives a voice where there was none. Working with material as old as the earth itself, Alice Kiderman’s series of sculptures explores themes of transition and reinterpretation. It
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On opening night during Art Walk on Friday, Nov. 5, Roots Almighty, a reggae band from SWFL bringing the message of love and consciousness with an irie vibe, will be performing up on the rooftop @ Sidney’s from 7 to 11 p.m. The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First St. in downtown Fort Myers. For more info call 239-333-1933 or visit the website at www.sbdac.com.
is also a study in bridging past and present. Several sculptures are accompanied by poetry written by Shira Atik conveying human emotion and experiences that are translated into sculpture for the viewer to contemplate upon. These beautiful pieces are accompanied by poetry written by Shira Atik conveying human emotion and experiences that are translated into sculpture for the viewer to contemplate upon. Both art shows are on display through Nov. 22.
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Nikki Taylor at Hirdie Girdie Hirdie Girdie Gallery welcomes ink pen artist Nikki Taylor as November guest artist. Nikki is a self-described free spirit who grew up in Florida and has lived on various Caribbean islands. The natural environment of the ocean is the source of her artistic inspiration. Since her first dive at the age of 10, Nikki has logged over 600 dives around the world, and considers each dive a unique experience. She is fascinated by the beauty of undersea life, and her main focus is creating underwater photography and fine point pen ink art. Nikki loves the simplicity of using just a pen to create images of great complexity and depth. She is able to use this simple and basic tool to create moving images that make the viewer look twice at the detail and story behind each original fine art piece.
Hirdie Girdie Gallery is located at 2490 Library Way on Sanibel Island. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. For more information, call 239-395-0027 or visit online at www.hirdiegirdiegallery.com
Abstraction and Expressionism exhibit on Marco Island
This Abstraction and Marco Island Center for the Expressionism exhibition was Arts welcomes visitors to designed to engage viewers in Abstraction and Expressionism, art that conveys emotion and an exhibition featuring the work meaning through means that is of four artists of different medinot directly representational. ums. The Art Center will open this Artists participating include show Tuesday October 12 with a Nancy Norman, Cheryl Costley, reception at 5:30pm where visiDani Papanikolaou, and Gary tors can view the show and Armstrong. These artists all speak with the participating explore abstraction and expresartists. sionism through different color Abstraction and palettes, textures, and variety of Expressionism will be in the interpretations. The range of Lauritzen and Rush Gallery now media including carved bamthrough Nov. 23 with a gallery boo, textile, clay, canvas, and Nancy Norman reception Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. paper are used to depict not The center is located at 1010 objective reality but rather Winterberry Drive on Marco Island. Call 239-394-4211 for shapes, colors and forms to achieve the artistic effect or more information. subjective emotions and responses.
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COCO Art Gallery expands to Naples
The COCO Art Gallery in Estero has now opened a new gallery in Coastland Center in Naples close to Macy's. This beautiful new art gallery shows work from artists who are members of one of 21 organizations under the umbrella of The Arts Council of SW Florida. Artwork is replaced when sold, and new pieces are juried in every month, keeping the 200 plus pieces fresh and exciting. All artistic modalities are welcome, and most are represented, including pastels, oils, acrylics, ceramics, photography, jewelry, holiday ornaments, cards, fused glass….offering an incredible value. Ample covered parking is available near entrance #8. The COCO Art Gallery of Naples is open noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday Sunday. Artists frequently create work in the gallery. The original COCO Art Gallery is located in Coconut Point Mall at 8074 Mediterranean Drive, next to Panera Bread. For more details about both galleries, visit www.cocoartgallery.com.
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DAAS Co-Op features art of Rodney Acosta ART
In the month of November, DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery & Gifts is showcasing the artwork of Puerto Rican artist Rodney Acosta. The opening reception is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 5 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in conjunction with the monthly Fort Myers Art Walk. The exhibition, entitled Theater of the Absurd, will be on display through Nov. 28. Rodney Acosta is native of Puerto Rico, migrating to Florida shortly after graduating with a degree in fine arts from the School of Visual Arts. He later attended Rollings College, pursuing additional credits in fine arts. He has been working and exhibiting his works in the United States and the Caribbean. Acosta’s works are mixed media on board and canvas, utilizing found objects, oils, spray paint and textiles. In this collection, Acosta aims at expressing the strange side of what most call “normal” or maybe the inexplicable. From alien scenarios with strange plants to abandoned sites with melancholic glimpse of better and happier times. Some pieces are inspired in the artist’s experiences while others belong strictly to the unconscious. “I like to play with the Easter egg concept of hiding social protest or mischievous hints in my
work,” says Acosta, whose technique consists in dramatic contrasts of light, adding a tridimensional effect, combined with aggressive surface scratching in a constructive and destructive manner. “To me, this is the cycle of life in itself.” The gallery invites all Southwest Florida art collectors, supporters and enthusiasts to join them for the opening reception on Nov. 5 to 24 - NOVEMBER 2021
meet the artist. DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery & Gifts is located at 1815 Fowler St. in the Butterfly Estates complex in Fort Myers. The gallery’s temporary business hours are Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information about the venue and how to become a member can be found at www.daascoop.com or by calling 239-590-8645. Happenings Magazine
Naples Artcrafters next show set for Nov. 13
The Naples Artcrafters will host their second juried fine art and craft show of the new season on Saturday, Nov. 13. The event showcases the work of 90 juried local artists and craftsmen who will be selling their paintings, jewelry, pottery, art glass, sculptures and more in lovely Cambier Park, which is located on 8th Street South, just one block south of 5th Ave South in downtown Naples. Meet well known and emerging Naples’ artists in this celebration of creativity. It will be a wonderful opportunity to shop local and support your artists.
Admission is free, and free parking is nearby. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Naples Artcrafters was founded in 1966 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of local artists and the encouragement of the development of artistic endeavors in the Naples area. The group provides local artists and craftsmen a venue for displaying and selling their work by sponsoring juried outdoor shows during the season. The remaining 202122 season has shows in Cambier Park scheduled for Dec. 11, Jan. 8, Feb. 12 and April 9. The March 12 show will be in Fleischman Park. For more about the group, visit www.naplesartcrafters.com.
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Neenie’s House celebrates anniversary with a shop local bazaar November 27
Janeen Vanko started Neenie’s House as a cool gift shop, selling art, fashion, collectibles and antiques. She wanted to turn her East Palm Beach Boulevard location into a New Bohemia. Three years later, the space has grown into a mélange of activity. When Neenie’s added the back yard “Peace Plaza,” the event space was host to rock bands, fleamarkets, quinceaneras and even yoga. The space is available to be rented by the public, for just about anything. When Angela Page’s Love Your Rebellion Group needed a home for their Zine Library, Janeen welcomed it. Neenie’s House has become involved with the local homeless community, accepting donations, and delivering them directly to the folks that need them. “What will the future bring for Neenie’s? Hopefully, more people. Most don’t know it exists, just like East Fort Myers, itself. So come over,” says Vanko. Join the celebration on Nov. 27 for Shop Local Saturday and Neenie’s House third anniversary from noon to 5 p.m. There will be live music, artists, vendors, and Vilma will be there with her Loveboat ice cream creations. Neenie’s House - It’s an Arts &
Cultural Emporium - just like the sign says. Neenie’s House is located at 481 Marsh Ave., just off Palm Beach Boulevard. For more details, call 224678-4901 or visit online at www.neeenieshouse.com
The Peace Plaza has hosted a wide variety of events.
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Meet Marie Dyer, others at Artbeat Studios
Artist Marie C. Dyer has embraced and painted the rugged and graceful nature of southwest Florida for more than 30 years. From her studio at Cowlick Ranch in Punta Gorda, she captures the colors and innocence of her surroundings, from her beloved cows and chickens to majestic shorelines and flower gardens. Known to many as a signature artist at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Marie has been highlighted in such publications as Southern Living magazine and Chico’s catalog, and her artwork has been used in promotional advertising by the City of Alexandria, Va. Marie’s impressionist style draws the observer into the work, following the path amongst the flowers or paddling by kayak into the still and calm backwaters. Her travels take her to New England in the summers, where inspiration comes from the forests of birch trees, gardens bursting with color
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and the rocky New Hampshire coastline. Marie is offering a beginner’s workshop in silk scarf painting on Saturday, Nov. 13 at ArtBeat Studios. All materials (and inspiration) are provided for this class, and you and may register online at www.ArtBeatStudios.org or call ArtBeat Studios at 239-225-9770. Other upcoming classes will include graphic floral painting and landscape painting on canvas and wreath and bow-making workshops. Plan now to come to “Meet the Artists” night on Thursday, Nov. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. Meet and mingle with Marie and many of ArtBeat Studio’s member artists and artisans and enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments. Entertainment will be provided by the vocal/guitar duo of John R. Butler and Susan Chastain aka “Little Fools.” ArtBeat Studios Gallery and Gifts is located at 1400 Colonial Blvd., suite 35, Fort Myers, in Royal Palm Square.
Naples Artcrafters Fine Art & Crafts Show
Saturday, November 13th 10 am to 4 pm
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Arts for ACT
Gallery showcases
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Sharon Shaw is the featured artist in November at Arts for ACT Gallery in downtown Fort Myers. The gallery will host an opening reception on Friday, Nov. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. in conjunction with Art Walk. Sharon has lived many roles, a wife for 54 years, mom of 10 children, former owner of a bridal design business and most recently at age 74, an artist. Her media of choice is oils, but expresses herself as well in charcoal, pastels and mixed media including gold leaf. Sharon has shown her works at Cape Coral Art League, Rookery Bay Gallery, Lorne’s Gallery, Visual Arts International Exhibit, Pine Island Art Association annual exhibit. She has been a regular participant at COCO Art Gallery in Estero. Sharon loves to paint water birds, seashells, and plant life inspired by her Florida surroundings. She has expanded to creating “one of a kind” jewelry pieces. Come view her works at the November Fort Myers Art Walk. This non-profit gallery is devoted to representing the distinctive and offers premium quality original works of art! The monies raised support Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc., the domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking center serving Lee, Hendry and Glades counties. Come view these creative artworks and support ACT Gallery. This exhibit continues through Monday, Nov. 29. Arts for ACT Gallery is located at 2265 First St. in downtown Fort Myers. For more details, call 239337-5050.
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Union Artist Studios, Arts & Eats Café
present holiday mini pop-up in November
In the month of November, The Union Artist Studios and Arts & Eats Café are hosting a holiday mini pop-up event on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Artists, crafters and artisans will set up displays for their holiday inspired creations along the porch of the Edwards Building at 10051 McGregor Blvd. (Alliance for the Arts campus) in Fort Myers. This is a great opportunity for the community to support the efforts of these local creatives and at the same time, find unique items to add to their holiday gift giving. Artists Lorrie Bennett and Julia Rocha are spearheading this initiative and hope everyone enjoys a great variety of locally made products such as delicately painted ornaments, jewelry, apparel, artworks, and more. The event is free for artists to
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participate, and all profits go to the artists. Artists interested in participating as vendors, please send an email with photos of your inventory and/or website link to pozartdesign@gmail.com and lorriebennettstudios@gmail.com no later than Sunday, Nov. 21. Details and instructions will be sent upon vendor acceptance. The Union Artist Studios, founded in 2012, and Arts & Eats Café are part of an initiative by artists David Acevedo and Xavier Brignoni, in partnership with Jamie Burnette, focused on bringing more exposure opportunities to the ever-growing local arts community. The studios are open to the public from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays, while the café opens Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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New York Yankees memorabilia
at The Baker Museum Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum announced the opening of Baseball Heroes: Works from the Jay H. Baker Collection, which will grant museum visitors exclusive access to one of the most significant collections of baseball memorabilia outside of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The immersive multimedia installation celebrates baseball as an integral part of American life for nearly 200 years through the presentation of original objects related to the careers of five iconic New York Yankees players: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and Derek Jeter. Baseball Heroes will be on view now through May 15, 2022. “Artis—Naples’ theme throughout our multidisciplinary 2021-22 season is Esprit de Corps, and Baseball Heroes is certainly a prime representation of the value of teamwork,” said CEO and president Kathleen van Bergen. “We are thrilled to welcome visitors again to experience communal cultural activities and to enjoy this unparalleled collection of baseball memorabilia that truly helps explain the grip that ‘America’s game’ has on the world.”
Nathaniel Fein (American, 1914-2000). Babe Ruth Bows Out, June 13, 1948. Jay H. Baker Collection.
Mickey Mantleʼs Sultan of Swat crown, 1956. Jay H. Baker Collection.
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Museum director and chief curator Courtney McNeil said she hopes the exhibition will inspire visitors to reflect on baseball’s influence on American identity. “These five players—Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle and Jeter—are seen through the exhibition as not just baseball heroes, but also as figures who transcended the sport of baseball to become cultural icons,” McNeil said. “This exhibition celebrates both their talents and their humanity.” Baseball Heroes presents original documents and artifacts coupled with historical photographs, film from iconic moments in the sport and dynamic large-scale graphics. More than 130 artifacts from the collection of Jay H. Baker are on view, including Ruth’s earliest known game-used bat, Mantle’s first signed professional contract and the jersey worn by Jeter for his Yankees debut in 1995. Seminal moments in the history of the sport are represented in the contract by which the Red Sox sold Ruth to the Yankees, giving rise to the legendary “Curse of the Bambino,” and the uniform worn by Don Larsen when he pitched the only perfect game to date in a World Series. The Baker Museum is located at 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., in Naples. For more information, call 239-597-1111 or visit www.artisnaples.org Happenings Magazine
BIG ARTS opens season with Chailosky exhibit
BIG ARTS opens the 2021-2022 fine arts season with sculpture artist Alberto Chailosky. Chailosky’s exhibit, “Lost but Not Forgotten,” consists of miniature, mixedmedia sculptures that depict important places of Chailosky’s past that, sadly, no longer exist, due to years of gentrification. However, the memories and stories these places held will remain forever within these works. The hope is that by memorializing them in sculpture, their cultural impact is preserved. The exhibit opened on Oct. 22. There will be an artist talk and reception on Friday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. in BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery on Sanibel. A virtual 3D tour of the exhibit will be available online at www.bigarts.org on Oct. 27. A graduate of RISD and NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Chailosky has had an extensive career in the arts as a sculpture artist, graphic designer, and art director, including 11 successful years as a set designer for various Broadway shows and Saturday Night Live. “I have many inspirations from different times in my life. They have inspired me in different ways,” said Cholesky. “My two earliest were when I was a
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young boy. First was one day after moving to the U.S. and watching color television, I saw magic! It was the opening scene to Mister Roger's Neighborhood. The camera panned through this amazing miniature city and ended up watching a trolley car, which transitions to Mister Rogers’ house. I get chills to this day watching that scene. The second was also as a young boy a bit later when I saw pictures of Red Groom's "Ruckus Manhattan.” I also got into miniatures through the theatre world. This led me to one eventful day when I met Hal Prince and he introduced me to one of the greatest set designers of all time, Eugene Lee. Eugene became a major influence, and I assisted him on many Broadway shows and Saturday Night Live.” For Chailosky, his “Lost but Not Forgotten” exhibit is both a historical trip and an autobiographical adventure of the late ’80s and ’90s. “The very first thing I do when starting a piece is pick the place I want to sculpt and the story I want to tell. I'm not interested in doing random places. My story is just as important as the art. Each sculpture is both a work of art and a piece of my life and a story of me,” Chailosky explained.
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NOVEMBER CALENDAR Live Music, Theatre, Art Exhibits, Concerts and Special Events
AURA The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com
MON -1 Classic Car Show
Buddy Holly tribute Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 7:30 p.m., 239-549-3000
Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 3 - 7 p.m., 239-463-3257
High Tide Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454
Wendy Renee The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Danny Sinoff Trio Players Circle Theater, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N Fort Myers, 7 p.m., 239-800-3292
Roots Almighty will play at Sidneyʼs Rooftop Bar in Fort Myers Friday, Nov. 5 from 7 p.m to midnight.
Movies at The Moe: The Truffle Hunters Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p.m., 239-495-8989 TGIM Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers Thank God for Indie Movie Mondays, 7 p.m. 239-333-1933 www.fortmyersfilmfestival.com
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The Sound of Music Through Nov. 20 Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 239-278-4422 Larry Wells The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141
East Palm TuesNite Jelly Jam Neenie’s House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers All acoustic, any genre, all instruments, 7 - 10 p.m., 224-678-4901 Florida Repertory Theatre: Let’s Fall in Love Through Nov. 21 ArtStage Studio Theatre, Bay Street, Fort Myers 239-332-4488 Florida Repertory Theatre: The Woman in Black Through Nov. 14 Arcade Theatre, Bay Street, Fort Myers, 239-332-4488 Day of the Dead with Adrienne DeSalvo Cultural Park Theater 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral 6:30 p.m., 239-772-5862
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Gatlin Dinner Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 6 - 9 p.m., 239-463-3257 The Lifespan of a Fact Nov. 3 - 14 Players Circle Theater, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N Fort Myers, 239-800-3292 World of Pearl The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Altar Boyz: The Musical Through Nov. 13 Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers 239-277-1700 www.gulfcoastsymphony.org
Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-333-2225 Randy & Brad Duo Sneaky Pete’s Bar & Grill, 3465 Bonita Beach Road SW #20, Bonita Springs, 6:30 p.m. 239-498-8887
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Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 7 - 10 p.m., 239-463-3043 Elvis, Buddy Holly, Prince tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Rusty & Laurie Wright The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Erich Dance Party Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 6:30 p.m., 239-549-3000
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The Beatlemaniax Mercato, 9132 Strada Place, Naples 6:30 p.m., 239-254-1080 Smokin Aces Trio Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Frank Torino Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 6 - 9 p.m., 239-463-3257 Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Blues Brothers tribute The Elks, 3231 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs Grand buffet 5-7 p.m., show at 7:15 p.m. 239-949-1066 Dan Miller Jazz Quartet The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-333-2225 Floyd Nation Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda, 7:30 p.m. www.floydnation.live
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Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 8 - 11 p.m., 239-463-3043 Marc Anthony in concert Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero 8 p.m. www.hertzarena.com Eagles tribute - 7:30 p.m. Gene Merola - 7:30 p.m. Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 239-549-3000 Elliott West Band The Cove at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 239-252-4386 ACT Gallery exhibit opens Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 First St., Fort Myers Sharon Shaw exhibit, 6 - 10 p.m., 239-337-5050 When Stone Speaks exhibit Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers Opening 6 - 10 p.m., closes Nov. 22 239-333-1933
Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141
Sunset Celebration with High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900
Art on a Plate exhibit Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers Opening 6 - 10 p.m., closes Nov. 22 239-333-1933
Tom Craig Band The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com
60s and 70s folk tribute by Carlene Thiessen The Norris Center, 755 8th Ave. S., Naples 7 p.m., 239-213-3049
Roots Almighty Sidney’s Rooftop Bar, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers 7 p.m. - midnight, 239-333-1933
The Sicilian Tenors Cultural Park Theater 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral 7 p.m., 239-772-5862
Randy & Brad Duo Seaside Bar & Grill, 24850 Old 41 Road, unit 12, Bonita Springs, 7 p.m. 239-288-1470
Rodney Acosta exhibit opens DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery & Gifts, 1815 Fowler St., unit 3, Fort Myers, 6 - 9:30 p.m., 239-590-8645 Red Hannah Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-540-8454 Dazzling DelRays Sneaky Pete’s Bar & Grill, 3465 Bonita Beach Road SW #20, Bonita Springs, 8 p.m. 239-498-8887
Fabulous Girls of Motown tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Fort Myers Art Walk Downtown Fort Myers 6 -10 p.m. fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com Michael Anderson Lobby Bar at Luminary Hotel & Co., 2200 Edwards Dr., Fort Myers 6 - 9 p.m., 239-314-3800
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NOVEMBER CALENDAR The Charlotte Players: A Nice Family Christmas Nov. 5 - 14 The Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte 941-255-1022
FRI - 5 CONTINUED
ABBA Girls tribute The Elks, 3231 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs Grand buffet 5-7 p.m., show at 7:15 p.m. 239-949-1066
SAT - 6
Annual Artisan Marketplace Nov. 5 and 6 Naples’ Woman’s Club, 570 Park St., Naples, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.napleswomansclub.org
Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 8 - 11 p.m., 239-463-3043
ACMA: Grant Peeples in concert All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 7 p.m. www.americanacma.org
Sase the Singer The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141
Yellow Brick Road: Tribute to Elton John Performing Arts Center, Hinman Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m., 239-495-8989
Vendor Marketplace Show Bell Tower, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 239-489-1221
Laboratory Theater of Florida: The Tempest Nov. 5 - 20 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers 239-218-0481
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In November, you can hear the Randy and Brad Duo play at many venues in SW Florida including Sneaky Peteʼs in Bonita, Seaside Bar and Grill in Bonita, Snook Inn on Marco, The Center Bar in Bonita and Dogtooth in Naples. Find out more about the duo at www.randybradduo.com
Barry Manilow, Linda Ronstadt, Connie Francis, Patsy Cline tribute The Elks, 3231 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs Grand buffet 5-7 p.m., show at 7:15 p.m. 239-949-1066
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Colt Ford in concert The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, doors open 7 p.m., 239-985-9839
Alan Small Lobby Bar at Luminary Hotel & Co., 2200 Edwards Dr., Fort Myers 6 - 9 p.m., 239-314-3800
Bob Seger, Lady Gaga, Cher, Billy Joel tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
Dead Ataris Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454
Funny Fellas Comedy The Norris Center, 755 8th Ave. S., Naples 7 p.m., 239-213-3049 Jimmy Keys Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 7:30 p.m., 239-549-3000 GreenMarket Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-939-2787 Dazzling DelRays Pinchers Tiki Bar, Wyndham Garden, 6890 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, 6 p.m., 239-463-2909 Nicole D’Andrea Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., 239-226-1687 Myke Towers in concert Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero 8 p.m. www.hertzarena.com Frank Torino Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 7 - 10 p.m., 239-463-3257 Simply-Fi The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Shana Tucker Performing Arts Center, Hinman Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 8 p.m., 239-495-8989 Sol - Pink Floyd tribute The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 8 p.m., 239-333-2225 Sunset Celebration with Double Standard Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Ben Clifford The Cove at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 239-252-4386 Happenings Magazine
Randy & Brad Duo North Naples Country Club 10095 Tamiami Trail N, Naples 8 p.m., 239-594-0555 Makers Market The Butterfly Estates, 1815 Fowler St., Fort Myers 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. www.daascoop.com
SUN - 7
Brian Piercy The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 3 p.m., 239-995-2141 Jazz Brunch with Roy Gerson and Don Mopsick The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 239-333-2225 Randy & Brad Duo Snook Inn, 1215 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco 6 p.m., 239-394-3313 Bluegrass concert Alliance for the Arts, 11091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Bill Metts and Rekindled Grass, 3 p.m., 239-939-2787 Juan Dehoyos Oxbow Bar & Grill, 1300 Hendry St., Fort Myers 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 239-314-3856 East Palm Locals Bazaar Neenie's House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 224-678-4901 Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs Concert Covenant Church of Naples, Tamiami Trail North, Naples 7 p.m., 239-287-7331 Top Shelf Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454 The Sicilian Tenors Cultural Park Theater 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral 3 p.m., 239-772-5862 SW Florida Concert Band South Fort Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Road, 2 p.m., southwestfloridaconcertband.org
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NOVEMBER CALENDAR MON - 8
Danny Sinoff Trio Players Circle Theater, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N Fort Myers, 7 p.m., 239-800-3292 Joey Fiato The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Movies at The Moe: The Song of Names Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p.m., 239-495-8989
TUE - 9
The Heights Party Band will perform Nov. 11 at The Heights Center in Fort Myers. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10. For tickets, visit www.heightsfoundation.org or call 239-482-7706.
Larry Wells The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141
World of Pearl The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141
Kenny Rogers tribute Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 7:30 p.m., 239-549-3000
Gulfshore Playhouse: Radio Golf Nov. 11 - Dec. 5 The Norris Center, 755 8th Ave. S., Naples, 239-261-7529
East Palm TuesNite Jelly Jam Neenie’s House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers All acoustic, any genre, all instruments, 7 - 10 p.m., 224-678-4901
Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-333-2225
Meet the Artists ArtBeat Studios Gallery & Gifts, 1400 Colonial Blvd., ste 35, Ft Myers Meet and mingle with some of the gallery’s finest artists. Music by Little Fools, refreshments, 5 - 7 p.m. 239-225-9770
Fort Myers Boat Show Nov. 11 - 14 Downtown Fort Myers www.goboatingflorida.com
ACMA: Songwriters on the Plaza Cornog Plaza, Fort Myers Library, 2450 First St., downtown Fort Myers Mary Dahl, Carolyn Stanley, Smokey Daytona and The Floridians, 6 p.m. free, www.americanacma.org Fire & Ice The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com
WED - 10
Gatlin Dinner Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 6 - 9 p.m., 239-463-3257 High Tide Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Josh Rowand Duo The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Randy & Brad Duo Sneaky Pete’s Bar & Grill, 3465 Bonita Beach Road SW #20, Bonita Springs, 6:30 p.m. 239-498-8887 36 - NOVEMBER 2021
Salsa Social, Dance - 7 p.m. Rolling Stones tribute - 7:30 p.m. Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 239-549-3000
THU - 11
Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 7 - 10 p.m., 239-463-3043 I’ll Eat You Last... A Chat with Sue Mengers Through Nov. 21 New Phoenix Theatre, 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 239-284-5214 Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Frank Torino Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 6 - 9 p.m., 239-463-3257 SW Florida Symphony Trio Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers 7:30 p.m. 239-333-1933 Evening on Fifth 5th Avenue South, Naples 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 239-692-8436
Dan Miller Jazz Quartet The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-333-2225 A Piece of My Heart Nov. 11 - 21 Cultural Park Theater 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral 239-772-5862 No Claus For Alarm Through Dec. 25 Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 239-278-4422 Randy and Brad Duo The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Rod Stewart, Linda Ronstadt, Patsy Cline, Connie Francis tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 The Heights Party Band The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Drive Fort Myers 6:30 p.m. $10, 239-482-7706 www.heightsfoundation.org
Smokin Aces Trio Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454
FRI - 12
Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 8 - 11 p.m., 239-463-3043 Joey & Maria’s Comedy Wedding Women’s Club Ballroom, 570 Park St., Naples Interactive dinner show, doors at 6 p.m., 888-562-7537 www.comedyitalianwedding.com Atlanta Rhythm Section in concert The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, doors open 7 p.m., 239-985-9839 Sunset Celebration with High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Dazzling DelRays Dogtooth Bar, 5310 Shirley St., Naples, 7 p.m., 239-431-7004 Soapy Tuna Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Happenings Magazine
Stage Reading Series Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m., 239-495-8989
Naples Artcrafters Fine Art & Crafts Show Cambier Park, 580 8th St. S., Naples 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.naplesartcrafters.com
Elliott West Band The Cove at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 239-252-4386
Dazzling DelRays 50th anniversary concert Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave, S, Naples, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-213-3058
Neil Diamond tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
Elvis Crespo, Charlie Cruz Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 1st St., Immokalee 8 p.m., www.moreinparadise.com
Richie C - 6:30 p.m. Michael D’Amore - 7 p.m. Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 239-549-3000
Joey Gilmore The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com
Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141
Tony Holiday The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 8 p.m., 239-333-2225
New York Rhythm The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com
Jersey Boyz tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
Claire Liparulo Lobby Bar at Luminary Hotel & Co., 2200 Edwards Dr., Fort Myers 6 - 9 p.m., 239-314-3800 Tedeschi Trucks Band Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers, 7:30 p.m., 239-481-4849 Arts on Tap Nov. 12 and 13 Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 239-939-2787
SAT - 13
Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 8 - 11 p.m., 239-463-3043
Aerosmith and Loverboy tribute - 7:30 p.m. Frank Del Pizzo - 7:30 p.m. Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 239-549-3000 Tenille Arts in concert The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, doors open 7 p.m., 239-985-9839 Sase the Singer The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Fabulous Girls of Motown tribute The Elks, 3231 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs Grand buffet 5-7 p.m., show at 7:15 p.m. 239-949-1066
Hand & Harvest Artisan Market Mercato, 9132 Strada Place, Naples 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 239-254-1080
Sunset Celebration with ESP Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900
Battle of the Arts Bell Tower, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers 5 - 8 p.m., 239-489-1221
ZZ Top in concert Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers, 8 p.m., 239-481-4849
Randy & Brad Duo Seaside Bar & Grill, 24850 Old 41 Road, unit 12, Bonita Springs, 7 p.m. 239-288-1470
Frank Torino Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 7 - 10 p.m., 239-463-3257
Nicole D’Andrea Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., 239-226-1687 Happenings Magazine
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NOVEMBER CALENDAR SAT - 13 CONTINUED
GreenMarket Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-939-2787 Alan Small Lobby Bar at Luminary Hotel & Co., 2200 Edwards Dr., Fort Myers 6 - 9 p.m., 239-314-3800 Cross Street Station The Cove at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 239-252-4386 Civilian Conservation Corps Fest Highlands Hammock State Park, 5931 Hammock Road, Sebring 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 863-386-6094 All Together Now Nov. 13 and 14 Cultural Park Theater 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral 7 p.m., 239-772-5862 Rock the Stage Showcase Gulf Coast Town Center, Fort Myers 5 p.m. 239-932-7625
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SUN - 14
Brian Piercy The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 3 p.m., 239-995-2141 Jazz Brunch with Roy Gerson and Don Mopsick The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 239-333-2225 Collaboration Band Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454 Joey & Maria’s Comedy Wedding Women’s Club Ballroom, 570 Park St., Naples Interactive dinner show, doors at 6 p.m., 888-562-7537 www.comedyitalianwedding.com Blues and Bloodys Concert Series The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, noon - 7 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com
Juan Dehoyos Oxbow Bar & Grill, 1300 Hendry St., Fort Myers 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 239-314-3856 East Palm Locals Bazaar Neenie's House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 224-678-4901 Lee County Community Band Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barabra Blvd., Cape Coral, 3 p.m. www.leecountyband.org Gulf Coast Symphony Tribute to John Williams Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers, 7 p.m., 239-481-4849 Bonita Springs Concert Band Riverside Park, Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, 2 p.m. www.bonitaspringsconcertband.org
MON - 15
Classic Car Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 3 - 7 p.m., 239-463-3257
Movies at The Moe: The Painter and the Thief Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p.m., 239-495-8989
TUE - 16
Larry Wells The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 East Palm TuesNite Jelly Jam Neenie’s House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers All acoustic, any genre, all instruments, 7 - 10 p.m., 224-678-4901 The Peace River Trio The Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte 7:30 p.m., 941-255-1022 The Kingston Trio Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers, 7 p.m., 239-481-4849
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WED - 17
Gatlin Dinner Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 6 - 9 p.m., 239-463-3257 Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-333-2225 World of Pearl The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 High Tide Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Wendy Renee The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Salsa Social, Dance - 7 p.m. ABBA tribute - 7:30 p.m. Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 239-549-3000
THU - 18
Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 7 - 10 p.m., 239-463-3043 Randy & Brad Duo Dogtooth Bar, 5310 Shirley St., Naples, 7 p.m., 239-431-7004 Gulf Coast Jazz Collective: Music of Art Blakey Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers 7 p.m. 239-277-1700 www.gulfcoastsymphony.org
Dan Miller Jazz Quartet The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-333-2225 The Del Prados The Elks, 3231 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs Grand buffet 5-7 p.m., show at 7:15 p.m. 239-949-1066 Frank Torino Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 6 - 9 p.m., 239-463-3257 Handbag Happy Hour Auction The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, $50, 5 - 9 p.m., benefits Valerie’s House and Nature Park Environmental Education Foundation 239-995-2141 x110 Smokin Aces Trio Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Erich Dance Party Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 6:30 p.m., 239-549-3000 Edith Diamond The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com FOLKS: Beach N Brews Lovers Key State Park, Fort Myers Beach, 5 p.m. www.friendsofloverskey.org
FRI - 19
Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 8 - 11 p.m., 239-463-3043
Holiday Magic Village Opens Bell Tower, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers 11 a.m., 239-489-1221
Eagles tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Creedence Clearwater tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow, Kendell Marvel in concert Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero 7 p.m. www.hertzarena.com
Joey & Maria’s Comedy Wedding Women’s Club Ballroom, 570 Park St., Naples Interactive dinner show, doors at 6 p.m., 888-562-7537 www.comedyitalianwedding.com
Rusty Wright Band The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com
Michael Banks The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141
Fresh Voices: Paul McDonald and Kyleigh Modig Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers 7:30 p.m. 239-277-1700 www.gulfcoastsymphony.org
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NOVEMBER CALENDAR FRI - 19 CONTINUED
The Goldtones - 7 p.m. Jimmy Keys - 7:30 p.m. Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 239-549-3000 Joey & Maria’s Comedy Wedding Women’s Club Ballroom, 570 Park St., Naples Interactive dinner show, doors at 6 p.m., 888-562-7537 www.comedyitalianwedding.com Southern Proof The Cove at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 239-252-4386 Randy & Brad Duo Seaside Bar & Grill, 24850 Old 41 Road, unit 12, Bonita Springs, 7 p.m. 239-288-1470 Hot Keys & G Strings Friday - Sunday Players Circle Theater, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N Fort Myers, 239-800-3292
40 - NOVEMBER 2021
Not Guilty Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454
Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 8 - 11 p.m., 239-463-3043
Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141
Mustang Car Show Bell Tower, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 239-489-1221
Sunset Celebration with High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900
Brew-Ha-Ha Craft Beer Festival Mercato, 9132 Strada Place, Naples Live music by The Lineup, 5 - 8 p.m., 239-254-1080 www.pacecenter.org
Fort Myers Music Walk Downtown Fort Myers 6 p.m. www.explorefortmyers.com
Music & Art Night Lorne’s Gallery, Marina Village at Tarpon Point, unit 105, Cape Coral Featured artist Lorne Hosack, 5 - 8 p.m., 239-945-0866
Paula Canon Lobby Bar at Luminary Hotel & Co., 2200 Edwards Dr., Fort Myers 6 - 9 p.m., 239-314-3800
SAT - 20
Gaelic Symphony with Gulf Coast Chamber Orchestra Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers 7:30 p.m. 239-277-1700 www.gulfcoastsymphony.org
Honkey Tonk Sideshow The Cove at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 239-252-4386 Blue Highway Band Performing Arts Center, Hinman Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m., 239-495-8989
Jimmy Niteclub - 6:30 p.m. Electric Lipstick - 7 p.m. Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 239-549-3000 GreenMarket Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-939-2787 Fall Garden Festival Nov. 20 - 21 Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 239-334-7419 Dottie Kelly The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com David Rojas Jr. Lobby Bar at Luminary Hotel & Co., 2200 Edwards Dr., Fort Myers 6 - 9 p.m., 239-314-3800 Sase the Singer The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141
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Frank Torino Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 7 - 10 p.m., 239-463-3257
Juan Dehoyos Oxbow Bar & Grill, 1300 Hendry St., Fort Myers 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 239-314-3856
Bad Latitude Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454
Punta Gorda Symphony Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda 7:30 p.m., 941-205-5996
Nicole D’Andrea Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., 239-226-1687
Randy & Brad Duo Snook Inn, 1215 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco 6 p.m., 239-394-3313
Sunset Celebration with Remedy Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900
Cars & Coffee 239 Mercato, 9132 Strada Place, Naples 9 - 11 a.m., 239-254-1080
Dave Chastain Band The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 8 p.m., 239-333-2225 Kolby Cooper The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, doors open 7 p.m., 239-985-9839
East Palm Locals Bazaar Neenie's House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 224-678-4901 Manny T The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 5 - 8 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com
Fleetwood Mac tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566
Slick Willy Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454
Fort Myers Mastersingers Caloosa Sound Convention Center, downtown Fort Myers 6 p.m., 239-288-2535
John Fogerty, Foreigner in concert Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero 6:30 p.m. www.hertzarena.com
SUN - 21
MON - 22
Brian Piercy The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 3 p.m., 239-995-2141 Jazz Brunch with Roy Gerson and Don Mopsick The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 239-333-2225
Danny Sinoff Trio Players Circle Theater, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N Fort Myers, 7 p.m., 239-800-3292
Joey Fiato The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com
Casey Bishop
Southwest Floridaʼs Casey Bishop will perform at Hertz Arena on Nov. 21 as part of The Charity Proʼs benefit concert with John Fogerty and Foreigner. For tickets, visit www.thecharitypros.org
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NOVEMBER CALENDAR MON - 22 CONTINUED Movies at The Moe: Non Fiction Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p.m., 239-495-8989
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East Palm TuesNite Jelly Jam Neenie’s House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers All acoustic, any genre, all instruments, 7 - 10 p.m., 224-678-4901 Mannheim Steamroller in concert Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples, 8 p.m. 239-597-1900 Fire & Ice The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com Florida Repertory Theatre: West Side Story Through Dec. 15 Arcade Theatre, Bay Street, Fort Myers, 239-332-4488
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Larry Wells The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141
WED - 24 The Naples Players: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder Through Dec. 19 701 5th Ave. S., Naples 239-263-7990
Gatlin Dinner Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 6 - 9 p.m., 239-463-3257 Gerald Augustin Jazz Trio The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-333-2225 Salsa Social, Dance - 7 p.m. Frankie Valli tribute - 7:30 p.m. Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 239-549-3000
High Tide Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454 Josh Rowand Duo The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com World of Pearl The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141
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Holly Jolly Christmas Through Dec. 25 Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 239-278-4422 Smokin Aces Trio Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 6 - 9 p.m., 239-540-8454
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The Breakfast Club The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com DJ Selecta AJ Sidney’s Rooftop Bar, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First St., Fort Myers 7 p.m. - midnight, 239-333-1933 Chuck Peterson The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Memphis Lightning The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 8 p.m., 239-333-2225 Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 8 - 11 p.m., 239-463-3043 Chicago Heat Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 6:30 p.m., 239-549-3000
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NOVEMBER CALENDAR Iconic Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 11 p.m., 239-540-8454 Holiday Nights Through Jan. 6 Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 239-334-7419 Sunset Celebration with High Tide Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Badger and Rose The Cove at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 239-252-4386 Jenny Ve Lobby Bar at Luminary Hotel & Co., 2200 Edwards Dr., Fort Myers 6 - 9 p.m., 239-314-3800 Fabulous Girls of Motown tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 Vendor Marketplace Shows Nov. 26 and 27 Bell Tower, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers 5:30 - 8 p.m., 239-489-1221
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Dueling Pianos with Real Deal The Shrimp Dock, 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 8 - 11 p.m., 239-463-3043 The Boots Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 7 - 10 p.m., 239-540-8454 Nicole D’Andrea Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., 239-226-1687
Joey & Maria’s Comedy Wedding Women’s Club Ballroom, 570 Park St., Naples Interactive dinner show, doors at 6 p.m., 888-562-7537 www.comedyitalianwedding.com Sase the Singer The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 Shop Local Bazaar and Third Anniversary Celebration Neenie's House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers noon - 5 p.m. 224-678-4901 Memphis Lightning The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 7 - 10 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com David Rojas Jr. Lobby Bar at Luminary Hotel & Co., 2200 Edwards Dr., Fort Myers 6 - 9 p.m., 239-314-3800 Temptations, Four Tops tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7:30 p.m. 239-405-8566 GreenMarket Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 239-939-2787 Sunset Celebration with ESP Times Square, Fort Myers Beach 6 p.m. (weather permitting) 239-463-5900 Frank Torino Show Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach 7 - 10 p.m., 239-463-3257 Fleetwood Mac tribute Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 7:30 p.m., 239-549-3000
Nick Ramo The Cove at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 239-252-4386
Jazz Brunch with Roy Gerson and Don Mopsick The Barrel Room, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 239-333-2225
Elvis, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee, Prince, Buddy Holly tribute The Elks, 3231 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs Grand buffet 5-7 p.m., show at 7:15 p.m. 239-949-1066
East Palm Locals Bazaar Neenie's House, 481 Marsh Ave., Fort Myers 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 224-678-4901
Pop-up marketplace Union Artists Studios 10051 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 239-590-8645
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Brian Piercy The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 3 p.m., 239-995-2141
Cruise-in Bell Tower, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers 8:30 - 11 a.m., 239-489-1221
MON - 29 Danny Sinoff Trio Players Circle Theater, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N Fort Myers, 7 p.m., 239-800-3292
Juan Dehoyos Oxbow Bar & Grill, 1300 Hendry St., Fort Myers 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 239-314-3856
Wendy Renee The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 6 - 9 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com
AURA The Center Bar, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 5 - 8 p.m., www.thecenterbar.com
Movies at The Moe: Nine Days Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 7 p.m., 239-495-8989
Thunder Beach Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., 239-540-8454 Dave Koz and Friends Artis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples, 7 p.m. 239-597-1900 ACMA: Annie Wenz, Marie Nofsinger, Tim McGeary Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 4 p.m. 239-939-2787
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Larry Wells The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers, 4 p.m., 239-995-2141 The Naples Players: Trees & Teas Festival Through Dec. 19 701 5th Ave. S., Naples 239-263-7990 www.naplesplayers.org GO Divas Concert Mercato Lawn stage, Naples 7 p.m., $35-$45, 239-529-3925 www.gulfshoreopera.org
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Dazzling DelRays celebrate 50 years with special Naples concert Nov. 13
Sometimes the treasure is buried on the back hill. Ask the Dazzling DelRays. They absorbed musical wisdom from stars in their descent and turned it into their own jet fuel. During the 1970s, the New Jerseyborn group opened for Jay and the Americans, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, Little Anthony and the Imperials, the Coasters, the Platters and many more
Skip the psychedelia The three men behind the group — drum and guitar playing brothers Larry and Jim Farese and bassist Jim Meade — actually began singing and playing after the era of their favorite music. "You'll remember that in the late '60s rock music became very psychedelic. It was a big drug culture, right? People who loved the '50s music and early '60s music didn't like it, and we weren't crazy about it either," recalled Larry Farese. "So in the early ‘70s in the New York area, they had Sha Na Na. They were NYU students," he said. "The '50s revival started in the early ‘70s." At the time, all three were trying to pay for college. "That was a no-brainer for us to play these oldies, because we worked five to six nights a week. Plus the music is terrific. The harmonies are terrific," he said. "So we just started playing it." The group worked hard at developing the sound of those hit-makers. That, along with the fact that all could sing, got them calls to open for stars of that era or to be their pick-up band for East Coast shows. "We backed up Little Anthony," Farese said. "He wasn't a big star any more, but we loved his songs and had some we wanted him to do. But he said, 'Nah, I don't want to do that one.'" "We were the backup band for The Drifters. They had to be impressed because we could back up in harmony, too. We learned all their songs, even their choreography," he continued, as his brother cracked: "I don't think you want to see us doing their choreography now, though." They played '50s and ''60s rock nostalgia shows that brought in young talent 46 - NOVEMBER 2021
Bruce Inman (horns), James Farese (lead guitar, lead vocals), Larry Farese (lead vocals), Sharon Vath (lead vocals), James Meade (bass guitar vocals) and Kevin Dolan (drums).
when voices and laughs were needed and met names before the word "big" was in front of them. Patty Smyth, later of Scandal ("The Warrior"), was their vocalist for some shows. The comedy came from a young guy named Jerry Seinfeld. Jim Farese chuckled, remembering he had to ferry Seinfeld to the remote gig because he didn't drive. We're in Naples but not to retire What is an East Coast rock 'n' roll band like this doing in Naples? In a word: Retirement. And that word has to be qualified. Jim Farese and Jim Meade, who had kept the group alive in New Jersey, moved down here to be near Larry Farese, who had moved to Naples to practice law in 1980. In theory, they were going to retire. In reality, the two took on a property management company. And they welcomed their barrister brother back into the group. "When they moved down here, it was like the Blues Brothers — we got the band back together. We're on a mission from God," joked Larry Farese. They quickly began to add local personnel: vocalist Sharon Vath, Kevin Dolan on drums, Bruce Inman on horns to back up
and the three originals Jim Farese, Larry Farese and Jim Meade front the group complete with dazzling outfits and choreography. Today, the band plays hits that largely span late '50s, early '60s — including Beatles and Temptation songs — and early '70s music. "What gives us a lot of satisfaction is it's like a high school dance 50 years later. Everybody's doing the dances. Everybody's singing along, from the first song on," Jim Farese said. "The beauty of it is that everybody's got their problems in life. They've lost a spouse. They've got their aches and pains. When they hear us, they're back in high school," Larry Farese added. So if you had a happy high school experience, you're happy when you hear us play. For three hours you forget all your problems." The Dazzling DelRays will perform a 50th anniversary concert Saturday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cambier Park in Naples. Admission is free. Other upcoming performances are Nov. 5 at Sneaky Pete’s in Bonita Springs, Nov. 6 at Pinchers Tiki on Fort Myers Beach, Nov. 12 at Dogtooth in Naples. For more about the group, visit online at www.thedazzlingdelrays.com Happenings Magazine
Psalms, Hymns
and Spiritual Songs
Concert Nov. 7 in Naples
musician & conductor Jeff Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the most Faux, violinist Jeff Leigh, exciting events in Southwest bestselling author and storyteller Bob Petterson and Florida, the annual Psalms, more. Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Admission is free, but a Concert, presented by ticket is required. Visit Storytellers Creative Arts to www.eventbrite.com be held Sunday, Nov. 7 at 7 Concert attendees will p.m. at Covenant Church of hear their stories Naples, Tamiami of hope and healTrail N. near ing and have the Pelican Bay. opportunity to Experience a support the minjoy-filled plethora istry as it continof hymns and ues to fulfill its special music mission of healperformed in varing and transious genres, forming lives including gospel, through the arts. jazz, bluegrass, Adding to the and classical, unparalleled with audience Audrey Mbuyazi enjoyment is participation. knowing that the The concert generous free-will will feature a donations conmass Gospel tribute to Choir and other Storytellers notable artists: Creative Arts’ proConcert pianist grams and outTamra Richardt, reach to the Naples underprivileged, Philharmonic’s homeless, and in principal bassist recovery. Kevin Mauldin Amy Bright For informaand principal tion on tickets, second violin donations and sponsorships, Dave Mastrangelo, South call 239-287-7331 or visit African recording artist www.scanaples.org or email: Audrey Mbuyazi, vocalists Dr. William Barnett, presiChristi Cole, Amy Bright and dent, at Lisa Velasquez, Naples perbill.barnett@scanaples.org. cussionist Chad Craig,
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Punta Gorda Symphony opens season Nov. 21
dates to ancient times in SubPunta Gorda Symphony celeSaharan Africa and was popularized brates a return to the concert hall on over the centuries to South America, Nov. 21 with a mix of well-known Central America, Mexico, and the classics and newer works: the music Caribbean, most often in folk music. of Guiseppe Verdi, Paul Creston's The success of Creston's innovative Marimba Concertino, Danzon No. 2 Concertino sparked the fire that by living composer Arturo Márquez, brought the marimba into the world and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2. of orchestral music and its place on Most notably, Punta Gorda concert stages in the 20th century Symphony features its principal perUnited States. cussionist Dean Anderson as a "I'm very interested in people seesoloist on Paul Creston's Marimba ing and hearing the marimba," Concertino. Before retiring to Anderson says. "Our audiences do Southwest Florida and joining Punta not very commonly know it because Gorda Symphony, Anderson was when you look at the back of the principal percussionist with the orchestra in the percussion section, it Boston Ballet Orchestra for 25 years isn't always there. This piece presand a member of the Boston Pops ents the instrument as a nice solo Esplanade Orchestra for 42 years. voice, and I hope I do it justice." He has also performed extensively The Sunday, Nov. 21 concert at with the Boston Symphony Charlotte Performing Arts Center, Orchestra and Pops, Pittsburgh 701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda, Symphony Orchestra, the Boston launches a season that highlights Opera, and served as chair of the Dean Anderson well-loved familiar composers and Percussion Department at Berklee introductions to those destined to College of Music in Boston from become new favorites. Maestro Raffaele Livio Ponti continues 1974 to 2010, where he led the world's most extensive perto explore composers and works from around the globe that cussion educational program. highlight diverse cultures, schools of thought, and points of "During the past several years, I have had the opportunity view, all performed by a talented and diverse group of guest to work closely with Dean Anderson, and he is truly an amazartists and musicians from Southwest Florida. ing musician," said Maestro Raffaele Livio Ponti. "Dean's perFor tickets, call 941-205-5996 or visit formance is one that people will not want to miss." www.pgsymphony.org for more details. For those unfamiliar with the marimba, the instrument
Charlotte Chorale Christmas concert Dec. 11
Ring in the Christmas season with The Charlotte Chorale's highly anticipated Christmas choral concert, "A Time of Wonder" Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center in Punta Gorda at 4 p.m. Celebrate the Christmas season with world renowned music by composers John Rutter, arrangements by Mark Hayes, traditional and not so traditional Christmas favorites accompanied by local instrumental musicians. The Charlotte Chorale is Charlotte County's largest community vocal ensemble under the distinguished and expert direction of Dr. William Dederer. "A Time of Wonder" will transport you back to a simpler time of Christmas memories of children, family, friends, good food and warm wishes. Once again, The chorale brings the sounds of
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the season with quality choral music that will fill your heart with joy and peace. The Charlotte Chorale is a 70-voice community choir dedicated to the enrichment of music of all genres from the great masters to current composers. The Christmas concert is the first of three concerts during the 2021-22 season. The chorale has a long history of excellent concerts and has been cited as one best performing arts groups in
Charlotte County by Harbor Style Magazine. Reserved seat tickets can be purchased by calling 941-204-0033. Adults tickets are $25, and student tickets are $10. The Charlotte Performing Arts Center is located at 701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda, with ample parking. Ask about season ticket discounts. For additional information, visit www.charlottechorale.com
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Gulfshore Opera
Holiday Harmony - Dec. 9 in Bonita and Dec. 14 in Punta Gorda.
holiday performances
throughout SW Florida
Gulfshore Opera offers several events to get you in the holiday spirit this year. Join the GO Divas at Mercato on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Mercato lawn stage across from Silverspot Cinema. This popular, exciting vocal group of six beautiful, highly skilled women perform a variety of vocal ensembles with rich harmonies and piano accompaniment. Their repertoire spans the centuries from opera to unique arrangements of pop songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Chairs will be included in the ticket price with a cash bar also available. Tickets are $35 and $45. On Dec. 2, rejoice with GO at the 8th Annual Holiday Taste of Opera at The Club at the Strand in Naples. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a wine reception followed by dinner and a show featuring holiday classics and opera favorites. The featured performer is New York City Opera artist, Elise Quagliata, who starred in GO’s Season 7 Carmen Gala. This annual yuletide Happenings Magazine
tradition is hosted by Larry Waller and Becky Wilder. On Dec. 9 and 14, GO will be on tour with the Holiday Harmony concerts in Charlotte and Lee counties. These one-hour concert feature two versatile Florida artists, Lauryn Kay, mezzo-soprano and Jonathan Tibbetts, baritone. Hum along to popular songs like “Baby it’s Cold Outside” and “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas” and traditional Christmas carols like “O Holy Night.”.At some locations, the Gulfshore Opera Harmony Choir will join the professional artists for some children’s holiday songs. Gulfshore Opera’s community engagement programs enrich the lives of a diverse cross-section of the Southwest Florida region. The Harmony Choir program provides musical and vocal instruction with choral singing for students of elementary and middle school ages. This after school program operates in Charlotte, Lee, and Collier counties. Purchase tickets by visiting www.gulfshoreopera.org or by calling 239-529-3925.
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Gulf Coast Symphony busy at two Fort Myers venues
Gulf Coast Symphony presents a variety solos, and his creation of the Jazz of musical events in November and Messengers. Blakey made a name for December at Barbara B. Mann Performing himself in the 1940s in the big bands of Arts Hall and its own Music and Arts Fletcher Henderson and Billy Eckstine. Community Center. He then worked with bebop musicians A tribute to John Williams with the Gulf Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, and Coast Symphony will be performed Nov. 14 Dizzy Gillespie. In the mid-1950s, at 7 p.m. at Barbara B. Mann Hall. John Horace Silver and Blakey formed the Williams is one of the most awarded film Jazz Messengers, a group that the composers ever, having composed for such drummer was associated with for the blockbusters as Star Wars, E.T., Indiana next 35 years. Jones, Jaws, and countless others. Join us The Fresh Voices series continues as we explore the works that made him with Paul McDonald and Ryleigh Modig famous, and maybe a few you didn’t know on Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the MACC. he composed. Fresh from her 2021 appearance on The Nutcracker with the Gulf Coast NBC’s The Voice, Ryleigh Modig brings Symphony will be presented Dec. 4 at 3 her special talents to Southwest Florida and 8 p.m. at Mann Hall. This holiday seato perform on the Gulf Coast son, join us as the lights dim, the music Symphony’s Fresh Voices series. Ryleigh Modig soars, snowflakes swirl, flowers dance, and Ryleigh was inspired to get into music a little girl dreams about a whole new world. by her father, who plays in a band. The Gulfshore Ballet and the Gulf Coast A singer-songwriter from Huntsville, Symphony present the timeless Ala., Paul McDonald is now based in Tchaikovsky classic in a glorious producNashville, and has appeared on stages tion. around the country and in Europe. The Deck the Halls holiday concert with McDonald placed 8th on the tenth seathe Gulf Coast Symphony is scheduled for son of American Idol and since 2005, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at Barbara B. Mann he has been the lead singer of the band Performing Arts Hall. The festive sounds of Hightide Blues, renamed The Grand the season ring through the Barbara B Magnolias in 2010. Mann Performing Arts Hall, as the Gulf Gaelic Symphony with the Gulf Coast Symphony and Fort Myers Coast Chamber Orchestra will be perSymphonic Mastersingers present your formed Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the favorite holiday medleys. From Leroy MACC. Gaelic Symphony, also known Anderson’s endearing Sleigh Ride, a medas Symphony in E Minor, Op. 32, was ley of music from Christmas movie classics, written by American composer Amy to Silent Night as arranged by Mannheim Beach (1867-1944). The symphony preSteamroller, and much, much more. miered Oct. 30, 1896, in Boston and For tickets to shows at Mann Hall, call was the first symphony by an American 239-481-4849 or visit www.gulfcoastsymwoman composer to gain international phony.org attention. Beach composed the symGCS presents Altar Boyz the musical phony in response to Dvorak’s exhortaOct. 27 through Nov. 13 at the Music and tion to American composers to explore Arts Community Center in Fort Myers. their musical and cultural roots. Winner of the 2005 Outer Critics Circle Holiday Jazz at the MACC is schedAward, Best Off Broadway Musical! uled for Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. The Gulf Nominated for seven 2005 Drama Desk Coast Jazz Collective celebrates the Paul McDonald Awards, including Outstanding Musical, holiday season with special guest Book, Lyrics, Music and Orchestration; four artists saxophonist Valerie Gillespie and 2005 Lucille Lortel Awards, including Outstanding Musical and the trombonist Herb Bruce and brings the Collective’s special swing2005 Drama League Award, Distinguished Production of a ing style to holiday classics. Gulf Coast Jazz Collective founded in Musical! This foot-stomping, rafter-raising musical comedy about 2021, the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective brings the best of live Jazz a fictitious Christian boy band on the last night of their national performance to Southwest Florida. Under he artistic direction of “Raise the Praise” tour. drummer, educator, composer & arranger Paul Gavin, the Jazz The music of Art Blakey will be presented Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Collective invites the best artists from the country to collaborate in the MACC. The Gulf Coast Jazz Collective is joined by trumpeter concerts that span the entire genre of jazz. James Suggs and saxophonist Valerie Gillespie to play the music The MACC is located at 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers (just off of Art Blakey. Master drummer Art Blakey was one of the most Daniels Parkway). For tickets to shows at the MACC, call 239prolific band leaders of his time, known for his powerful drum 277-1700 ext 108 or visit www.gcsymphony.org. 50 - NOVEMBER 2021
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Rock the Stage 2021
showcase Nov. 13
We will, we will, rock you at the 1st Annual Rock the Stage, a monumental, community event and fundraiser, presented by the Lewis P. Tabarrini Children’s Music Outreach Foundation. Rock The Stage 2021 is a brand new music competition in Southwest Florida to benefit The Lewis P. Tabarrini Children’s Music Outreach Foundation. Anyone of any age can participate; a solo or group, performing covers or original music. It’s an opportunity to take their musical journey to the next level. All participants that audition will receive valuable input from professional musicians to help them grow.
Rock the Stage Showcase
The Top 25 will showcase their talent on Nov. 13 at Rock the Stage Showcase. The music filled event will be at Gulf Coast Town Center starting at 5 p.m. General admission tickets are just $5. VIP tickets are $75 and include table service for food and drinks by Burntwood Tavern, and an invitation to the VIP After Party at Nauti Parrot Oasis in south Fort Myers. Tickets at https://bit.ly/RockTheStage202 1
Rock the Stage Fest
The top 3 will compete in the finals on Dec. 5 at the 1st Annual Rock The Stage Fest (a free, family-fun event and fundraiser at Club Square, Cape Coral, behind Rack ‘Em Spirits & Times) along with top
local and national acts, vendors, food, drinks and more! The winner receives recording session time to record an EP at Farmadelica Sound. They will also receive a free year of the Performance, Songwriting, or Band Coaching programs from School of Rock Fort Myers, a promo pack that includes a custom designed logo and business cards from S2R Studios and printed tshirts from TDT’s, local news coverage by ABC7 Southwest Florida, a headline slot or opening act for a national headliner at Buddha Live, and a paid performance at Rock the Stage 2022. Two runners-up each will receive a one song EP from House Immortal Recordings or The Fort Studios, six months of the performance, songwriting, or band coaching programs from School of Rock Fort Myers, and local news coverage. Auditions are currently being held every Sunday at School of Rock Fort Myers now through Oct. 31. Local and national performers and personalities are judging auditions, offering valuable feedback and tips for improvement. Audition sign-up can be completed online at rockthestageswfl.com or by calling 239-932-7625. Submissions can be sent to rockthestage2021@gmail.com until Oct. 31. If chosen to perform live, those submitting videos will be required to attend.
AMERICANA COMMUNITY M USIC ASSOCIATION ort Myers home for original Americana music!
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Grant Peeples in concert David Hintz opens
NOVEMBER 6 at 7 pm
All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets at door ($12 member/$18 public)
SONGWRITERS ON THE PLAZA Mary Dahl & Carolyn Stanley, Smokey Daytona & The Floridians NOVEMBER 9 at 6 pm - FREE
Cornog Plaza, Fort Myers Library, Downtown Bring chair or blanket. Show moves indoors depending on weather
ACMA @ THE ALLIANCE SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND
Annie Wenz, Marie Nofsinger, Tim McGeary
NOVEMBER 28 at 4 pm
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Tickets $15 (members), $18 (public). www.ArtinLee.org Show moves indoors depending on weather.
Feed Flor ida Benefit Harr y Chapin Food Bank Online at Americana Community Music Association Facebook Page NOVEMBER 29 at 9 pm Singer-songwriter Bob Williams
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ACMA live acoustic shows MUSIC
The Americana Community Music Association is Fort Myers home for original Americana music. The ACMA provides venues for local and touring artists, many are award winning performers in the Americana/Folk community. All shows are in a quiet, intimate setting and every show is a meet and greet with the artists. YouTube any of these artists and be prepared to be impressed. The ACMA welcomes Grant Peeples in concert on Saturday, Nov. 6. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and ACMA member David Hintz will open the show at 7 p.m. at All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Fort Myers eagerly anticipating another fun evening with Grant Peeples. He is known for his axesharp socio-political tunes, raucous humor and entertaining ballads. He is a pure storyteller in the best American folk tradition. Door donations are $12 for member and $18 for general public. For this indoor show masks are required, and the ACMA prefers everyone to be fully vaccinated.
Songwriters in the Plaza The monthly Songwriters at the Plaza continues on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Cornog Plaza at the Fort Myers Regional Library in downtown Fort Myers. November’s songwriters include Mary Dahl& Carolyn Stanley and Smokey Daytona and The Floridians. The free acoustic concerts feature all original music. Concerts will take place in the amphitheater, which is located on South Cornog Plaza. Bring a chair or a blanket; shows will be moved indoors depending on weather. Carolyn Stanley began playing guitar as a teenager learning to finger pick country blues from her older brother. Since then she has played solo, and joined several duos and an eclectic string band. Mary Dahl performed for 20 years with The Lite Side quartet in Pennsylvania. Their highlights included six performances at the White House, Christmas specials at Hershey Chocolate World and opening for the
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Kingston Trio. Carolyn and Mary have forged a harmonious duet and friendship since joining the ACMA Gene Martin has been singing in church choirs and choruses since childhood, playing guitar since his teen years and joined the ACMA in 2016 when he began song writing. Martin soon founded “Smokey Daytona and The Floridians,” a trio that features his original songs and covers with the tight harmony, which is their specialty. This trio includes Al Candelaria and Mary Dahl. Al Candelaria is a member of the trio The Innocents and is a BMI songwriter. Highlights include being featured in the PBS special, “Rock, Rhythm, and Doo Wop” in 2001.
Songwriters in the Round Songwriters in the Round will be held Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. at The Alliance for the Arts and feature Annie Wenz, Marie Nofsinger and Tim McGeary. Tickets ($15 for members and $16 for non) are available at www.artinlee.org The Alliance will be accepting the first 132 people for concert reservations. If weather threatens the outdoor concert it will be moved to our indoor theatre for general admission seats. If there is no weather threat we will sell additional tickets at the door the day of the concert.
Annie Wenz has shared her songs & stomped her dusty musical boots through 25 countries around the world… from festivals, ralliess, street corners, schools & arts centers. Her music has been heard on Sirius XM, and radio stations internationally. She’s taught with Roy “Futureman” Wooten of Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, collaborated with Dr Jeri Nielsen of the Ice Bound book & movie, and National Boyd Award winning novelist Robert Macomber. Known as the “Outlaw Songwriter,” award winning songwriter, national touring performer and recording artist Marie Nofsinger will take you on a journey into the soul of America. Lilting melodies, swamp stomp rhythms, as well as jazzy swing tunes carry the lyrics into your memory. Her credits include her CD “Boots” which was voted City Link Magazine’s “Best Acoustic CD of 1999” and the latest 2010 release “The Wildlife Rides Again” chosen as “Best Roots and Acoustic CD of 2010” by the Palm Beach Post entertainment editor. Tim McGeary hails from Naples where he has lived for the past 20 years. Tim has been writing songs and performing since the ‘80s and was with the band “The Rescue” on AM records and toured with Billy Idol, Roxy Music, Depeche Mode, The Cure and many more. Recently Tim got a publishing deal in Nashville as a songwriter. His songs have been featured on TV shows ( Smallville, One Tree Hill,Glory Days) and movies like, Girl Got Moe (HBO), Most recently he had 7 of his songs placed in two full length motion pictures, ” In Mysterious Ways” and “The Knowers.” Songwriters circle Singer songwriters circle ever other Sunday 2-4 PM All Faiths Unitarian Congregation at 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. The circle is for acoustic songwriters of all levels. Songs and experiences are shared in a non-judgmental, casual atmosphere. No membership required. All are welcome to come and play or just to listen. Check Facebook for schedule. For more information visit online at www.americanacma.org
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Elton tribute, blugrass & cello in Bonita The Performing Arts Center in Bonita Springs welcomes Yellow Brick Road . A Tribute to Elton John on Friday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. The center guarantees you’ll be singing along to “Rocket Man,” swaying gently to “Candle in the Wind” and you may even be caught hopping and bopping to the “Crocodile Rock” and that’s because there is no other tribute that provides the experience of being at an Elton John concert the way Gerald Brann and Yellow Brick Road do. Their admiration for the icon’s music comes shining through, and so do their outlandish replica costumes. Tickets are $43 - $51. Singer-songwriter & cello phenom Shana Tucker will perform Saturday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. at Hinman Auditorium in Bonita. With a deep respect for lyrical storytelling, Shana Tucker delivers a unique
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voice through her self-described genre of “ChamberSoul. “Shana’s music weaves melodies that echo in your head for days. Musicians, vocalists and audience experience the music in a tangible way, highly personal, warm and resonating. You may have encountered Shana’s uncommon creativity in major auditoriums across the US, perhaps Cirque du Soleil’s KA in Las Vegas or the Grammy nominated NuSoul Collective. Tickets are $35 - $50. Catch award-winning bluegrass with the Blue Highway Band on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Hinman Auditorium. In their 25 years of touring, highly esteemed bluegrass band Blue Highway has earned a collective 28 IBMA Awards, six SPBGMA Awards, one Dove Award, plus three Grammy nominations as a band. Their momentum brings them to Bonita with three powerhouse songwriters
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and vocalists: Tim Stafford, Wayne Taylor and Shawn Lane, whose harmonies soar over the dynamic banjo of Jason Burleson and the tasteful Dobro of Gary Hultman. Tickets are $32 - $45. Hinman Auditorium is located at 10150 Bonita Beach Road,in Bonita Springs. For tickets and more details, call 239-495-8989 or www.artcenterbonita.org
Bonita Springs Concert Band returns Nov. 14 The first free concert of the 2021-22 season kicks off with the Bonita Springs Concert Band on Sunday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. at Riverside Park in Downtown Old Bonita Springs. The band will pay tribute to all veterans in honor of Veterans Day. The concert will feature “Armed Forces Salute,” “Star Spangled Salute,” “Flying Fortress” and “America the Beautiful,” sung by Mark Sanders. Mark is a local favorite who has sung on numerous occasions with the band. Sanders will also perform “Barry Manilow on Tour.” Other songs will include: “Land of Liberty,” “Ask Not” and “American Flourish.” The band is half its normal size following Covid guidelines for social distancing. Members are under the direction of Gary Smith who retired after 24 years as conductor of the 54 - NOVEMBER 2021
University of Illinois Marching Illini Band and Symphonic Band. This is the 8th season that Gary has led the band. Gary says “the talent of these musicians is tremendous, ranging in age from 15 to 90.” Become a “Friend of the Band” for just $50. Find out more at www.bonitaspringsconcertband.org. The concert will also be available on Facebook at Bonita Springs Concert Band. Bring a lawn chair and a friend Nov. 14. Be sure to wear a mask into the park and socially distance per CDC guidelines. This year’s Christmas concert will be Dec.12 at 2 p.m. Keep up on the concert band’s activities online at www.bonitaspringsconcertband.org. Happenings Magazine
Music fest in Everglades City
Nov. 6 to benefit building renovations
Kick off the winter season with an outdoor music festival on Saturday, Nov. 6 where history is the theme. Favorite Florida performers will entertain us at the historic Rod & Gun Club in historic Everglades City to raise money to renovate the historic Bank of Everglades Building. The lineup of musicians includes
Cottondale Swamp, Raiford Starke, J.Robert, Val Wisecracker, The Florida Boys and more, who are all donating their time and talents to the SaveBOE fund in this remote rural little ECity. The event starts at noon but get there early to browse the arts & crafts booths and examine the items that
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will be auctioned during the afternoon. Admission is $50 for a reserved seat, $40 for a car full of people, or $20 for a bike/pedestrian. To book your places, see www.SaveBOE.com or phone Marya at 239-695-2905 for information.
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SW Florida Concert Band to play Nov. 7 in Ft. Myers
The Southwest Florida Concert Band will perform a free concert Salute to our Veterans on Sunday Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at South Fort Myers High School auditorium, 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers. The 40-member community band will perform a show of patriotic music and more. The program will start with a salute to the Armed Forces including the five main branch songs and move to the reflective Hymn of Freedom. The band will play some traditional American folk songs and a rousing Sousa march called Liberty Bell. They will play the memorable Homefront, Songs of World War II for the veterans to sing along to. The first concert of the season will conclude with “The Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Phillip Sousa. The wide variety of music is certain to appeal to all audience members and it is a not to be missed concert of the newest concert band in Southwest Florida. All concerts are free with donations accepted. Information on the group, its scholarship program and other performances can be found on our website www.SouthwestFloridaConcertBand.org. To protect the health of our supportive patrons all audience members must wear masks during performances until further notice. Check the website for updates.
Beach N Brews Nov. 18
Friends of Lovers Key (FOLKS) will be hosting Beach N’ Brews on the beach at Lovers Key State Park on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. Join them for a night of music and fun on the beach featuring craft beer from local breweries and delicious treats from popular food trucks. This event will feature live music by the Yabo Brothers, brews from local breweries, a silent auction and food trucks. All proceeds from the event will go to the new Welcome & Discovery Center at Lovers Key State Park. Several local breweries will be in attendance including Riptide Brewing, Coastal Dayz Brewing, Labelle Brewing, Islamorada Beer Company, Fundy Buddha, Tampa Bay Brewing Company and more. Food trucks on site will be The DogHouse and Cajun Gringos. Come choose your favorite beer for the People’s Choice Award. General ticket admission is $50 and includes a commemorative cup and free beer samples all night. VIP tickets are $75 and allow guests to arrive at 5 p.m. VIP ticket admission includes early entry, VIP gazebo seating, food voucher, a gift bag and a beautiful sunset. Tickets can be purchased at www.friendsofloverskey.org on Eventbrite or on the Friends of Lovers Key Facebook page.
Rockabillaque Florida at Seminole Casino
Jim Phantom, The Rhythm Florida Weekly presents Shakers, Deke Dickerson & Rockabillaque Florida at Bloodshot Bill, Tammi Savoy Seminole Casino Hotel on Feb. & The Chris Casello 19 and 20 beginning at 10 a.m. Combo, Lara Hope & the each day. This festival is free Ark-Tones, The Jimbos, and open to all ages. Hillbilly Casino, The Rockabillaque Florida is the Swayzees, The Pine Hill biggest festival of its kind in Haints, Matchstick Johnny, Florida, celebrating mid-century Jared Petteys & the and 1950s Americana. This Headliners, Megan Jean action-packed day and night and the KFB, Nik Flagstar features musical acts from all and His Dirty Mangy Dogs, over the country, a classic car Skinny McGee and His and vintage bike show, contests, Mayhem Makers, and food and more. Professor Pennygoode’s “Celebrating Rockabilly and Mighty Flea Circus. the 1950s, Rockabillaque Classic cars and vintage Florida drew over 10,000 attenReverend Horton Heat bikes will be on display each dees at its inaugural event in day from 10 a.m. to 4:30 2020, and we are excited to p.m. Multiple contests will be held throughout the day including bring this original concept back to Seminole Casino Hotel for a Beard & Mustache competition, 1950s Pin-Up Contest, and a Southwest Florida to enjoy,” said Tony Alves, General Manager Tattoo Contest. of Seminole Casino Hotel. “Based on its popularity, we have All concerts are free and held outdoors. Attendees are welexpanded this year’s offering to include two full days of entercome to bring chairs and all ages are welcome. A large selectainment and car and bike displays.” tion of food trucks and merchants will be at the event. Coolers, The entertainment lineup features free performances from backpacks and pets will not be permitted during this event. For Reverend Horton Heat, The Legendary Shack Shakers, more information, visit FLROCKS.com. Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, The Delta Bombers, Slim
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Annual Arts on Tap
Nov. 12-13 at The Alliance for the Arts
Brewing, Hopsized Brewing, The Alliance for the Arts LaBelle Brewing, Millennial in Fort Myers announced Brewing Company, Palm the return of its annual City Brewing, Point Ybel fundraiser Arts On Tap. This Brewing, Riptide Brewing year’s event spans two days and Flying Eagle and features an exciting Kombucha and unlimited mash up of Southwest bites from Arts and Eats, Florida’s burgeoning craft Death by Tacos, Green Cup beer and vibrant arts scenes and The Standard. Tickets and a performance by twoinclude these free, unlimited time Grammy-nominated hip tastings. hop group the Nappy Roots. Saturday, Nov. 13 feaOn Friday, Nov. 12, tures craft beers for purguests will mingle, play, sip chase, food trucks, live art and savor as local craft The Nappy Roots experiences and lawn brewers pour award-wingames and culminates with ning, rare and brand new a once-in-a-lifetime performance by Nappy Roots. artisan brews, play twisted pub games, rub elbows with A $100 ticket grants access to both November 12 & craft brewers and Grammy-nominated hip hop group the 13 events. General admission to the Nappy Roots conNappy Roots, bid on silent auction items and enjoy live cert is $25. VIP experiences for up to four people are music. available for $500. Celebrate this premier tasting event with unlimited To purchase tickets or to find out more, call 239-939sips from Bone Hook Brewing, Coastal Dayz Brewery, 2787 or visit www.ArtInLee.org/OnTap. Crazy Dingo Brewing, Eight Foot Brewing, Fort Myers
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Trace Adkins at Seminole Casino Dec. 3 County music legend Trace Adkins will perform live in concert at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Friday, Dec. 3 as part of his “The Way I Wanna Go Tour.” The concert will begin at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Adkins is 25 years into a career filled with bold authenticity and chart-topping smashes, fusing a booming baritone and commanding stage presence with sounds from all across the Country spectrum. Since his debut in 1996, the larger-than-life star has sold over 11 million albums and charted more than 37 singles, sending 14 into Billboard’s Top 10. He’s also racked up two billion streams and boasts a reputation for fiery live performance – not to mention his multiple Grammy nominations, awards from the ACM and CMT, and a willingness to think outside the box. Now, with his 13th studio album, “The Way I Wanna Go,” 25 all-new tracks celebrate the 25th anniversary of his “Dreamin’ Out Loud” debut. Steeped in the cultural meltingpot of his Louisiana upbringing, “The Way I Wanna Go” finds
Adkins leaning in to a lonewolf spirit and continuing down the road which made him a shapeshifting member of the Grand Ole Opry. The new album touches on all aspects of Adkins’ hitmaking career – from profound traditional balladry to clever-Country party anthems. With a sound that ranges from timeless twang to beat-driven bravado, the album brings a who’s who of unpredictable guests along for the ride. All-star collaborators include Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Stevie Wonder on harmonica, Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, Keb’ Mo’ and Melissa Etheridge. And Adkins’ creative craftsmanship is sharper than ever. Advance tickets are on sale now for $99 and are available by phone from Ticketmaster at 1-800-653-8000 or online at www.moreinparadise.com. Attendees must be 21 years of age.
Lee County Community Band is back Nov. 14 Strike up the band. The legendary Lee County Community Band will begin its 136th year with a lively, fun-filled, free concert on Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. at Cape Coral High School. In keeping with tradition for the season's first concert, director Richard Bradstreet has selected a program featuring spirited and patriotic American music by American composers and a salute to U.S. military veterans. The program includes “Hosts of Freedom March,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “American Patrol,” Irving Berlin’s “Songs for America,” Patriotic Sing-Along, The Armed Forces Salute and other popular melodies. The 50-member adult band will perform six concerts between November and April. Programs reflect the band’s
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well-earned reputation for lively, upbeat music and promise an entertaining mix of old favorites, energetic marches, beloved patriotic tunes, Broadway and Silver Screen hits, and a sing-along with emcee and vocalist Norman Jones. Band members are musicians from
all walks of life – career musicians, amateurs, and folks renewing skills from years past – who reside in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties. The band welcomes new members every year. The band rehearses Thursday evenings at St. Michael Lutheran School, Fort Myers. Persons interested in joining may phone John Fenn at 239-454-6430. Lee County Community Band concerts are free of charge (donations accepted), and open to the public. Additional concert dates are Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13, and April 10. All concerts will be at Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd., one block north of Veterans Parkway, beginning at 3 p.m. For additional information, visit www.leecountyband.org Happenings Magazine
Randy Stephens and The Groove Makers (photos by Jamie Kuser)
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earn top honors in regional IBC The Southwest Florida Blues Society held its regional International Blues Challenge Sunday, Oct. 3 at Cape Cabaret in Cape Coral, and the results are in. Advancing to the IBC in Memphis are Randy Stephens and The Groove Makers (group), Robert Ross (duo/solo), and Champ Jaxon will represent SW Florida in the youth division. Randy Stephens and The Groove Makers was also awarded the People's Choice Award. The regional competition was co-sponsored by Happenings Magazine.
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IN CONCERT
PERFORMANCES
JAN 8, 2022
IN SW FLORIDA
38 Special, Molly Hatchet, Fabulous Thunderbirds
Seminole Casino, Immokalee
OCT 29
Rodney Atkins
The Ranch, Fort Myers
JAN 11
The Spinners
Seminole Casino, Immokalee
OCT 30
Jim Brown
The Ranch, Fort Myers
Clint Black
Seminole Casino, Immokalee
NOV 5
Marc Anthony
Hertz Arena, Estero
NOV 6
Colt Ford
The Ranch, Fort Myers
NOV 12
Tedeschi Trucks Band BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers
Atlanta Rhythm Section
The Ranch, Fort Myers
NOV 13 ZZ Top
BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers
Tenille Arts
The Ranch, Fort Myers
Elvis Crespo
Seminole Casino, Immokalee
NOV 16
The Kingston Trio
Tedeschi Trucks Band
Tedeschi Trucks Band will be at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW in Fort Myers on Nov. 12. For tickets and info, call 239-481-4849 or visit www.bbmannpah.com
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John Fogerty, Foreigner
Hertz Arena, Estero
NOV 23
Mannheim Steamroller Artis–Naples
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Puddle of Mudd
Bertʼs Back Porch Live, Port Charlotte
Michael Bolton Artis–Naples
JAN 26
Chubby Checker
BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers
JAN 27
Marshall Tucker Band
Seminole Casino, Immokalee
JAN 28
Johnny Mathis
BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers
Trace Adkins
Seminole Casino, Immokalee
Thomas Rhett Live Fest, Naples
JAN 29
Hermanʼs Hermits starring Peter Noone
FEB 3
DEC 15
Seminole Casino, Immokalee
Hertz Arena, Estero
The Temptations, The Four Tops
BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers
Blackberry Smoke The Ranch, Fort Myers
Everclear
Kolby Cooper
DEC 10
JAN 23
Toby Keith
Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow
NOV 20
The Ranch, Fort Myers
BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers
DEC 11
DEC 4
Hertz Arena, Estero
The Outlaws
Righteous Brothers
DEC 3
BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers
NOV 19
DEC 9
JAN 14
The LACS
The Ranch, Fort Myers Gator Mikeʼs Cape Coral
DEC 8
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers
Joe Bonamassa Hertz Arena, Estero
DEC 12
Seminole Casino, Immokalee
Dionne Warwick
Seminole Casino, Immokalee
DEC 18
Luis Enrique
Dwight Yoakam
BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers
The Drifters
Seminole Casino, Immokalee
FEB 4
LeAnn Rimes Neal McCoy
The Ranch, Fort Myers
Seminole Casino, Immokalee
FEB 12
DEC 22
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David Foster
BB Mann Hall, Fort Myers
Blue Oyster Cult
Seminole Casino, Immokalee
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Tenille Arts will be at The Ranch Nov. 13.
Colt Ford returns to The Ranch Nov. 6. photo by Jeff Fasano
Country & rock shows at The Ranch Concert Hall
The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon has quite an active season ahead. Many more concerts have been added to the country and rock schedule. The Sam Galloway Ford Concert Series welcomes Colt Ford on Nov. 6, Tenille Arts on Nov. 13, Blackberry Smoke on Dec. 3, The LACS and Demun Jones on Dec. 4, Neal McCoy on Feb. 4, Tracy Byrd on Feb. 12 and Shenandoah on March 12.
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Other upcoming concerts at The Ranch Concert Hall (not part of the Galloway series) include Jim Brown on Oct. 30, Atlanta Rhythm Section on Nov. 12, Kolby Cooper on Nov. 20, The Outlaws on Dec. 9, Paradise Kitty on Dec. 16 and The Original Wailers on Dec. 14. For tickets and more details, go online to www.theranchfortmyers.com. The Ranch can be reached at 239-985-9839. For most concerts, the doors open at 7 p.m. at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, which is located at 2158 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.
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John Fogerty, Foreigner at Hertz Arena Nov. 21 IN CONCERT
The Charity Pros, a Fort Myers nonprofit, has announced the launch of the “Charity Pros for Heroes” concert tour to honor the frontline healthcare workers and first responders who lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fundraiser events will help provide educational scholarships and a “Megan’s Wish” grant to the children left behind by the death of our fallen heroes. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend John Fogerty will headline the three Florida events with support from powerhouse classic rock band Foreigner, Hall of Fame band Cheap Trick, country artist Lauren Alaina and a special appearance by American Idol finalist, and Florida native, Casey Bishop. John Fogerty and special guest Foreigner will perform Nov. 21 at Hertz Arena in Estero. “Every day, we learn of the incredible stories of the children nationwide who are dealing with the effects of losing their parent,” explains Megan Maloney, founder of The Charity Pros. “These heroes go to work on the front lines every day, during our darkest times; many have given their lives protecting us from the very fate they eventually suffered, COVID-19.” Megan, a young entrepreneur and budding philanthropist, co-founded the Charity Pros with her father, Brad Maloney, and family friends like Keith Hudson, father of pop star Katy Perry, just prior to the pandemic. Their mission was to advocate for children’s social causes and help provide them opportunities for a better life. But once the pandemic hit, Megan learned about the hundreds of struggling children left behind by the fallen heroes and revamped some of the programming of the charity to offer them help. “These kids need our help; they are grieving the loss of a parent,” explains Keith Hudson. “This really goes straight to your heart. So many of these kids couldn’t see their parent for days due to
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John Fogerty photo by Lee Cherry
reach out about getting involved,” Megan added. “We need donors to join us supporting these kids and sponsors to take the tour around the country. The Charity Pros are here to make a difference. Music heals the mind, body, and soul. You never know, we may be coming to a city near you.” Event organizers are working with local fire departments for the huge community event on Nov. 21 to honor first responders. There will be raffles and fundraiser activities. Plans are to honor area fire and law enforcement personnel who have passed recently. For people wanting to support the efforts, here are some options: • You can send a Hero to the concert, make a $100 donation and ticket will be donated to local public service departments for distribution. • Make a $200 donation and go to the VIP Pre-show Party hosted by Casey Bishop (she will perform) complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and special appearance by Foreigner (not performing) • Tony Christensen Future Firefighter Scholarship - Make a donation to provide financial assistance to individuals wanting a career as a firefighter. Tickets for the Nov. 21 show are on sale online at Ticketmaster and www.thecharitypros.org
working around the clock and the need to quarantine. Some kids never even got to say goodbye to their hero. It’s heartbreaking.” John Fogerty will be playing his iconic hits from Creedence Clearwater Revival and his solo career every night of the Heroes Tour and will be joined by one of the supporting bands and some surprises on every stop. “Each show will be a little different,” explains Megan. “Plus, you never know who else may show up. It is truly a blessing to have John Fogerty and all of these incredible artists join us in honoring the heroes.” The Charity Pros are already planning additional tours and events for 2022. Kelly Hansen and Mick Jones of Foreigner “We have had several artists photo by Krishta Ambruzzin
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Puddle of Mudd at Bert’s Back Porch Live Dec. 10
Bert’s Back Porch Live in Port Charlotte welcomes rockers Puddle of Mudd in concert on Dec. 10. Puddle of Mudd rise from the ashes with their sixth studio album in nearly a decade, entitled Welcome to Galvania. Formed in 1991, Puddle of Mudd has sold over seven million albums and has had a string of number-one singles, including the hits “Blurry,” “She Hates Me” and “Famous.” The new album, Welcome to Galvania, was produced by Cameron Webb (Alkaline Trio, Disturbed, Motorhead). It also marks the band’s first full-length album since Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love and Hate in 2009. “This album has been a long time coming. I’m just so happy to finally get it out there for my fans,” says Puddle of Mudd’s frontman Wes Scantlin. “I hope the new music inspires my fans to live their lives. I’m just trying to crawl under people’s skin and help them through their life musically.” Scantlin has provided Puddle of Mudd with lead vocals and rhythm guitar since the band’s inception. The origins of the band’s name came from the Missouri River flooding, damaging their rehearsal space. Puddle of Mudd released their first major album, Come Clean, on Aug. 28, 2001, which spawned the singles “Control” and “Blurry.” These hits propelled Puddle
Puddle of Mudd band members are Wes Scantlin (guitar, lead vocals), Dave Moreno (drums, vocals), Matt Fuller (guitar, vocals) & Michael John Adams (bass, vocals).
of Mudd to reach the No. 5 slot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This success led to the band venturing out on a full-scale European and American tour, hitting the road with Linkin Park, Stone Temple Pilots, and
Bertʼs Back Porch Live welcomes Los Lobos in concert on Feb. 11, 2022. Happenings Magazine
Staind. Come Clean reached triple platinum status in January of 2003. The subsequent album, Life on Display, was released in 2003 and reached gold status. They went on to release Famous in 2007. In 2009, they released Vol. 4: Songs in the Key of Love and Hate. In 2011, the band released an album of cover songs, entitled Re:(disc)overed. Now, Puddle of Mudd is ready to return to the rock scene with their sixth studio album, Welcome to Galvania. Inking a deal with Pavement Entertainment, their new material is primed to reach longtime and new fans. “Sometimes in life you come across people who want to bring you down and rip apart your soul. Well, those days are gone,” says Scantlin. “I have surrounded myself with a great team of people. They believe in me and I believe in them. I’d like to thank each and every one of them for their hard work and perseverance. I’d also like to thank all of my fans for their patience. This is just the beginning. I have a lot more rock ‘n’ roll in me to share with the world!” Tickets for Puddle of Mudd’s Dec. 10 concert in Port Charlotte are available at www.freshtix.com/events/puddle-of-mudd Bert’s Back Porch Live is located next to Twisted Fork and Bert’s Black Widow HarleyDavidson, 2208 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte. More details can be found online at www.bertsbackporch.com NOVEMBER 2021 - 63
Festival of Trees runs Dec. 2 - 5 FORT MYERS RIVER DISTRICT
The 15th Annual Festival of Trees returns to the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in December. Experience the tremendous trees decorated by local businesses to raise money for Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida and SBDAC, all taking place Dec. 2 - 5. Experience one of the most sensational holiday traditions in Southwest Florida. Presented by Publix Super Markets Charities, Festival of Trees is a huge holiday event downtown where these beautiful trees are decorated and filled with presents by local businesses to help raise money for Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida and the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. ‘Tis the season to get creative with one of SW Florida’s favorite local artists, Dharma Lefevre. This talented and quirky elf is going to present how to create a gorgeous wintery landscape. This is not like other paint parties, Dharma will be teaching color theory, how to translate landscapes and simplify what is seen to produce scenery with depth and soul! Each artist will be supplied with canvas, paint, brushes, and of course… wine. Sign up at www.sbdac.com/wine-andpaint/ All trees will be raffled (except the tree being donated to Golisano Children’s Hospital). Each raffle winner
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will be notified and receive the decorated tree, and all gifts beneath! This includes delivery and set up in your home or office. Raffle Tickets are $10 each or three for $25. The value of each tree along with all the presents beneath it is over $1,500. Admission is $2 for Festival of Trees Viewing (5 and under free.) Plus, take part in the fun with the whole family at Santa’s Block Party. A not to be missed Festival of Trees favorite, Santa’s Workshop is an opportunity for kids to create holiday art, color Christmas and holiday cards, decorate yummy cookies from Publix Super Market, and kids will get to write letters to Santa and our military service members! Santa’s workshop admission is only $6 per child and includes one train ride!
Additional train ride tickets may be purchased for $2 at the train depot. Get a sneak preview of the Festival of Trees at the exclusive Tree Preview Party on Dec. 1, from 5 until 7 p.m. The preview party will be held the night before the official Festival of Trees opening. Join in and celebrate the Festival of Trees Southwest Florida’s favorite holiday tradition and take a stroll through the gorgeous winter wonderland! You could win a beautifully decorated tree filled with gifts at Festival of Trees Tree Raffle or bid on an extravagant silent auction package! Tickets are $25 per person and include heavy hors d'oeuvres, a full cash bar, silent auction, early entry into the Festival of Trees, and first chance at the tree raffles! Also Friday at 7 p.m., join Mayor Kevin Anderson as he lights the giant wreath, followed by another amazing free public performance by the Ben Allen Band. On Saturday night, the entertainment continues with a free outdoor concert with The Memphis Motown Soul Experience, and so much more. The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First St. in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District. Always call ahead at 239-333-1933 or visit www.sbdac.com to check for possible schedule changes.
The Ben Allen Band will perform Friday, Dec. 3
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The Makers Market returns Nov. 6 to the
Butterfly Estates
On Saturday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Butterfly Estates will be filled with vendors, music and fun for all ages. Crafters, artists and makers will line up the north section of the complex, selling handmade items such as soaps, artwork, jewelry, apparel and more. This event, just as last year's, will follow social distance protocols to ensure everyone's safety. The event is outdoors and organizers expect great weather. Parking is free, but it is recommended guests arrive early and follow the signage for additional parking areas. The butterfly house will be open to the public during Happenings Magazine
the event. This is a great opportunity to witness the many species of butterflies housed in the complex and learn about their cycle of life, host plants and more. Staff will be on site conducting short presentations and answering questions. The use of a mask is mandatory inside the conservatory and all shops around the complex. The three specialty shops at the Butterfly Estates will also be open and offering special discounts and other surprises. The Butterfly Estates is located at 1815 Fowler St. in Fort Myers. More information is available at www.daascoop.com/events. NOVEMBER 2021 - 65
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Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Megan Linville at The Barrel Room
Kylie Morgan and Jay Allen at City Tavern
Danny Myrick at The Barrel Room
Frank Myers at City Tavern
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The annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest was on Captiva Sept. 17 - 19, downtown Fort Myers Sept. 20 - 23 and on Fort Myers Beach Sept. 24 - 26 and featured national and local songwriters. photos by Jamie Kuser
Joey McGee at The Social House
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Boat Show Nov. 11 - 14
The 49th Annual Fort Myers Boat Show once again takes over the historic downtown riverfront Nov. 11 - Nov. 14. Online tickets are available. Admission is $16 (children under 16 are free with paid adult). Boat show hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday – Saturday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more details, visit www.goboatingflorida.com/boatingshows/2021-fort-myers-boat-show/
Fandom Fest Dec. 11 at library downtown
The Lee County Library System’s annual Fandom Fest, a free, all-ages celebration of geek and pop culture, returns noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Fort Myers Regional Library outdoor plaza, 2450 First St., in downtown Fort Myers. Festival goers are encouraged to attend in costume. The festival will be divided into fandom-themed areas offering a mixture of activities, games and DIY makerspaces for a variety of ages and interests. Festival goers can spend the afternoon making crafts, winning prizes, climbing the rock wall and creating cosplay accessories among many other free activities. There will be live entertainment at the outdoor Cornog Plaza Amphitheater featuring electronic music and remixes by DJ Jo. Tampa Taiko will kick off the festival with Japanese drumming. New this year, the festival will offer K-Pop dance tutorials with Residance. A virtual reality tech hub and gaming will be provided by Rolling Games Fort Myers. Fans of Star Wars, Disney, Minions and Marvel Happenings Magazine
will have a chance to meet and take photos with their favorite characters. There will be a designated preschool area with games and activities just for that age group. Food will be available for purchase and local gaming and comic book shops will sell merchandise and offer role-playing game tutorials and card trading. A cosplay costume contest will be held at 3 p.m. to cap off the event. Participants can register for free at the Judges Booth from noon to 2 p.m. Winners will be selected in the following categories: Birth to Preschool, Children (5-11 years old), Teens (12-17 years old) and Adults (18 years old and up). Winners will be awarded family four pack theme park tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (pre-k and kids) or Universal Studios (teens and adults). Volunteer opportunities at the festival are available. Interested teens can apply at www.leelibrary.net/fandomfest. To sign up for the Fandom Fest e-newsletter and get all the latest news, visit online at www.leelibrary.net/fandomfest.
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DINING
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1st Street Deli
This award-winning 112-seat authentic New York-style delicatessen (the only one in Southwest Florida) is open daily serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. 1st Street Deli brings a distinctly unique dining experience to the Southwest Florida market formerly found only in New York City. Here you can grab a sandwich that is bigger than your appetite. Offerings at the Deli include piled high pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, reubens, hot paninis, hamburgers and salads. Open daily 1 – 8 p.m.
506 South 1st Street, Immokalee 800-218-0007 www.moreinparadise.com
Cape Cabaret
Cape Cabaret Dinner Theater is a beautiful upscale venue dedicated to dining, dancing, live music and comedy shows. We feature a complete dinner menu, two full bars, two large dining rooms with hardwood dance floors & the best live music from the 60's to the 90's. Executive Chef Pablo Felix and his staff prepare delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts daily for your enjoyment. Our entertainment includes live music from the 60s to the 90s for dancing, comedy shows and the best tribute band concerts in SWFL. We also specialize in hosting your private events and parties for 24 to 350 guests. We take reservations and welcome walk-ins.
4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 239-549-3000 www.capecabaret.com
EE-TO-LEET-KE Grill
The EE-TO-LEETKE Grill at Seminole Casino features contemporary regional cuisines utilizing the freshest selections of Prime aged beef, fresh seafood, and an array of locally-sourced produce. Its wide-ranging menu offers pastas, house made soups, steaks, seafood and chef specialty items including award- winning twin lobster tails, smothered chicken and the ever-popular grilled ribeye. Open daily 9 a.m. – midnight.
506 South 1st St., Immokalee 800-218-0007 www.moreinparadise.com
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Ella Mae’s Diner
Serving breakfast all day, Ella Mae’s Diner guests love the Eggs Benedict. Two eggs delicately poached and served atop a sliced English muffin and covered with a rich hollandaise sauce, with breakfast potatoes and Canadian bacon on the side. Ella Mae’s Diner offers Southern style comfort food and warm hospitality. You’ll find a fun, retro-inspired atmosphere and classic diner fare. Slide into a booth or pull up to the counter for a burger and milkshake or the best all-day breakfast you’ve ever had. Ella Mae’s provides a welcome twist to the classic southern diner. Celebrating Dr. Ella Mae Piper’s legacy, it’s here the community comes together to share stories as they enjoy a meal amidst vintage-inspired finishes and a bright color palette. Ella Mae’s Diner is open daily from 7 am to 2 pm. Serving breakfast all day and lunch.
Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers 239-314-3854 www.LuminaryHotel.com
Ichiban Japanese & Chinese
Located at the entrance to the Hotel Indigo, we offer a wide selection of Japanese and Chinese menu items. Stop by for lunch or dinner. They are open six days a week (closed Sundays).
1520 Broadway, #105, Downtown Fort Myers 239-334-6991 www.IchibanDowntownFortMyers.com
The Original Shrimp Dock
The Shrimp Dock is more than just a great waterfront restaurant on Fort Myers Beach, it’s a part of Florida history and it also boasts some of the best live entertainment in the area. Go see the fantastic REAL DEAL Dueling Pianos show every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Enjoy “Sunday Church” $1 Bloody Marys and $3 mimosas from 9 a.m. - noon on Sundays.The Shrimp Dock is next to Salty Sam’s Marina and the Key West Express.
2200 Main Street, Fort Myers Beach 239-463-3043 www.OriginalShrimpDock.com
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Oxbow Bar & Grill
Available on the dinner menu daily at Oxbow Bar & Grill, dine on a luscious 12 oz. NY Strip Steak grilled to your preference. Includes mashed potatoes, carrots, and a red wine reduction. Top it with your choice of grilled onions or mushrooms. Oxbow Bar & Grill offers waterside casual dining right on the Caloosahatchee River. Open daily, serving lunch, dinner, and Sunday Brunch. Live music on Sundays. Live music on Sundays. Open Monday Wednesday: 11am – 9 pm, Thursday: 11 am – 10 pm, Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 11 pm and Sunday: 10 am – 9 pm.
1300 Hendry St. Fort Myers 239-314-3856 www.oxbowfortmyers.com
Silver King Ocean Brasserie
Available Tuesday – Saturday from 5 – 6:30 pm, enjoy a prix fixe three-course early dining special menu at The Silver King Ocean Brasserie. For $39 per person, this special menu includes main entrée choices of Loch Duart salmon, hand-cut beef tender, and Mediterranean chicken breast, plus The Silver King salad or conch beignet appetizer, side dishe and dessert. Enjoy half-priced bottles of wine (up to $100) on Tuesdays. Executive Chef Brent Gauthier has taken the culinary helm at Luminary Hotel & Co. leading the hotel’s culinary team at The Silver King Ocean Brasserie, Ella Mae’s Diner, Beacon Social Drinkery, and Oxbow Bar & Grill. Silver King Ocean Brasserie showcases fresh seafood through clean, simple preparations for the modern palate. Centered on an open kitchen, the contemporary décor welcomes guests for an elevated dining experience.
Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers 239-314-3855 www.LuminaryHotel.com
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Southern Grill
The Southern Grill at the Shell Factory is a full restaurant including liquor, beer and wine. We have an outdoor bar and party venue. There is no entry fee to get into the Shell Factory store or restaurants. Parking is free. While you are here visit the Nature Park, Fun Park, Carousel and Soaring Eagle Zipline.
16554 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers 239-995-3999 www.shellfactory.com
Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort
There's always something to do at the Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at the Dolphin Key Resort. Located in Downtown Cape Coral, the biggest Tiki bar in the world offers live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday, Key West Style Relax Wednesday and Thursday, Light outdoor atmosphere, so family, and friends two or four legged are welcome. Great food menu, with Florida Specials, pool table,TVs. Open 7 days. Kitchen open late.
1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral 239-540-8454 www.dolphinkeyresort.com
Twisted Vine Bistro
Located in Fort Myers River District, we pride ourselves in an eclectic menu, full liquor bar, boutique wine list and extraordinary dining experience. Twisted Vine Bistro, located in downtown Fort Myers' historic river district, prides itself in an extraordinary dining experience. We are a beautiful polished, casual upscale restaurant that has an eclectic menu, a full liquor bar, and a wonderful boutique wine list. We offer only the freshest seafood, certified Angus Beef, and other local unique innovative entrees. We also feature an extensive wine list, with over thirty wines by the glass. We even grow our own house herbs and spices in our courtyard garden, which is available for private parties and events. The Barrel Room (next door) offers live music also.
2214 Bay Street, Fort Myers 239-226-1687 www.twistedvinebistro.com
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MUSIC
Island Hopper
Songwriter Fest
The annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest was on Captiva Sept. 17 - 19, downtown Fort Myers Sept. 20 - 23 and on Fort Myers Beach Sept. 24 - 26 featuring national and local songwriters. Fort Myers Beach photos by Jamie Kuser
Heidi Raye and Julianne Ankley at Matanzas on the Bay on Fort Myers Beach
Jimmie Allen at Pink Shell Beach Resort
2022 dates: Sept. 16 - 25
Brad Hutsell at Matanzas on the Bay
Bridgette Tatum at Nervous Nellies on Fort Myers Beach
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Nick Wayne at Matanzas on the Bay on Fort Myers Beach
Kristen Kelly at Yucatan Beach Stand
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Trailer Choir at Nervous Nellies on Fort Myers Beach
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Angie K at Nervous Nellies
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Texas Hill at Nervous Nellies on Fort Myers Beach
Rich LaFleur at Matanzas on the Bay
Hannah Ellis at Matanzas on the Bay on Fort Myers Beach
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