November 2024 Happenings Magazine

Publisher’s Spotlight

Livetheatre

There’snothinglikeastage productiontogetyoucheerful, andwehavemanytochoicefrom hereinSouthwestFlorida. Despitehurricanesandtheirdevastatingimpacts,ourtheatresare openandarewaitingforyouto buyyourtickets.

Withoutanyfurtherchitchat, let’sseewhatison stageinSWFlorida.

Gulfshore Playhouseisopening itsnewBakerTheatre andEducationCenter inNapleswithaproductionofAnything Goes.Themusical runsNov.1-24.

Aftersomeadjustments,CulturalPark TheatreinCapeCoral isnowstagingCarriethemusical throughNov.3.Theyhave bumpedSealedforFreshnessto December.

jugglingwasmadeatTheBelle Theatre.BeautyandTheBeastis nowonstageuntilNov.10.

LetterstoSalawillbestagedat theFGCUTheatreLabinFort MyersNov.1-3andNov.8-10.

Additionally,FGCUTheatre ProgramwillpresentanEmerging PlaywrightsFestivalwithstaged readingsonNov.22andNov.24.

ChicagotheMusicalcontinues nowthroughNov.9atthe BroadwayPalmDinnerTheatrein FortMyers.ARatPackHoliday Showwillfollowandrunfrom Nov.12-16.Then,AChristmas CaroltheMusicalwillbeonthe mainstageNov.22throughDec. 25.

TheLaboratoryTheaterof Floridamadesomeschedule adjustmentsaswell.Dracula:A ComedyofTerrorsisplayingOct. 25throughNov.10inFortMyers. The24-HourPlaywritingeventwill nottakeplaceinNovemberas originallyplanned.

Almost,Mainecontinuesitsrun toNov.10inTheNaplesPlayers’ newPriceStudioTheatre.

BedroomFarceisonstageat PlayersCircleTheaterinFort MyersthroughNov.17.Thatwill befollowedbyGreetingswhich playsNov.25toDec.22.

InCapeCoral,moreschedule

ThecomedyBen Butlerisonstageat thehistoricalArcade Theatreindowntown FortMyers.TheFlorida RepertoryTheatreproductionwillrunthrough Nov.10.

TheMurderof RogerAckroydopens Nov.26atFloridaRep andrunsthroughDec. 15.

TheCharlottePlayerspresent NoSexPlease:It’sChristmas Nov.21-30andDec.1-15at theLangdonPlayhouseinPort Charlotte.

Thelaughskeepcomingatthe OffBroadwayPalmTheatrein FortMyers.BarefootintheParkis onstagethroughNov.16.On Nov.28,AnotherNightBefore Christmaswillopenandplayto Dec.25.

TheNaplesPlayerswillpresent AChristmasStory:TheMusical Nov.20throughDec.22atthe KizzieTheater.

JoeSimonelli’sWhereThere’s AWillopensNov.6attheArts CenterTheatreonMarcoIsland. ThatproductionrunstoNov.17.

InNaples,TheStudioPlayers willgiveusANiceFamily ChristmasNov.29-Dec.8.

TheatreZoneinNapleswillkick offits20thseasonwithHomefor theHolidaysDec.20-22.

Again,somuchtochoose. Remember,theatreticketsalso makeforgreatholidaygifts.

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

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GulfshorePlayhouseopensnew theatrewith AnythingGoes

KristenCoury,CEO andproducingartistic directorofGulfshore Playhouse,has unveiledthestellarcast settodazzleaudiences intheupcomingproductionofAnything Goes.

Theseexceptional performerswillbring theirBroadwayexpertisetoNaples,promisinganunforgettable theatricalexperienceat thebrandnewBaker TheatreandEducation Center.AnythingGoes officiallyopensNov.1, withpreviewsstarting Oct.27,atthenew buildinglocatedat100 Goodlette-FrankRoad S.inNaples.

"Iamthrilledtointroducetheextraordinary castofAnythingGoes," saidCoury."Theybring awealthoftalentand energythatwillignite ournewstageandbring thisspectacularmusical tolife."

ONTHECOVER:SarahBowdenplaysRenoSweeneyinAnythingGoes. photobyMatthewSchipper

LeadingthecastisSarahBowden (Broadway&nationaltour:Moulin Rouge)asRenoSweeneyandJosh Canfield(Broadway:Natasha, Pierre,andtheGreatCometof 1812,DoctorZhivago; Television:Survivor)asBilly Crocker.

AlsoappearingisSaraEsty (Broadway&NationalTour:An AmericaninParis;OffBroadway:AChorusLine)as HopeHarcourt,MikeLabaddia (GulfshorePlayhouse: Bedlam'sSt.Joan,Higher)as MoonfaceMartin,Maya Santiago(Nationaltour:OnYourFeet) asErma,MicheleRagusa(Broadway: Titanic,Ragtime,YoungFrankenstein; GulfshorePlayhouse:AFunnyThing HappenedontheWaytotheForum)as

EvangelineHarcourt,DavidBaida (nationaltour:IntheHeights;Gulfshore Playhouse:SheLovesMe)asElisha Whitney,andKiltyReidy (Broadway:InMyLife,The DrowsyChaperone)asLord EvelynOakleigh.

ThecastalsoincludesJay AubreyJonesasCaptain, AbbeyFriedmannasPurity, MiyaHeulittasChastity, KennedyPerezasVirtue, KirstyFullerasCharity,Josh LevinsonasSpit,andChristian DavidTinajeroasDippy.The EnsembleincludesAbby Linderman,ValMoranto,AlexHayden Miller,JackWunsch,GrahamKeen, DarrellT.Joe,AndrewWinans,and SarahDearstyne.

Eachmemberofthecastbringsa

uniqueblendoftalent andexperiencetotheir roles,promisingaproductionthatwillcapture theessenceofCole Porter'stimelessmusic andthisshow’shilarious storylines.

Theshowisdirected byGulfshore’sKristen CourywithmusicdirectionbyTrevorM.Pierce (Nationaltour:Anything Goes;Gulfshore Playhouse:Winter Wonderettes,Stompin’ attheSavoygala).The showwillbechoreographedbySaraBrians (Broadway:Matildathe Musical,BillyElliot, WhiteChristmas)and theassociatedirectoris DannDunn(Gulfshore Playhouse:Winter Wonderettes, Midsummer).Scenic designisbyKellyJames Tighe(PaperMill Playhouse,SanJose RepertoryTheatre, LagunaPlayhouse),costumedesignbyMary Folino(WalnutStreetTheatre, MilwaukeeRepertoryTheatre),lighting designbyDaltonHamilton(Gulfshore Playhouse:SheLovesMe,Intothe Breeches,Camelot),andsounddesign byVictoriaDeiorio(Oregon ShakespeareFestival,TheGoodman, SteppenwolfTheatre).

AnythingGoesrunsthroughNov. 24.

ThenewBakerTheatreand EducationCenterhousesa350-seat mainstagetheatreanda125-seatstudiospace,inadditiontonumerous events,rehearsalandeducational spaces.

Formoreinformationabout GulfshorePlayhouseortopurchase tickets,visit www.gulfshoreplayhouse.orgorcall 239-261-PLAY.

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CulturalParkTheatre makesseasonadjustments

CulturalParkTheatrehas announceditsreturnafterthe recentdisruptionscausedby HurricaneMilton.Thestorm ledtosomenecessary changesintheirseason schedule,buttheyareback andreadytobringtheatre magictothecommunity.

CarrietheMusicalisnow runningonstageOct.25–27andNov.1–3.

ThecastincludesMaegan Levesque(CarrieWhite), CassieHuff(MargaretWhite), BaileeGull(SueSnell), ShaelynCrabtree(Chris Hargensen),KeithWilliams (TommyRoss),TylerConnelly (BillyNolan),LaurenKurkimilis (MissGardner),BrianBlanks (Mr.Stephens/Preacher), AdriannaFarrugia(Norma), EstherZaercher(Frieda), SophiaGuth(Helen),David Hernandez(George),Cosmo Pina(Stokes),BradenOdum (Freddie)andensemblemembersEllieHertzandPeyton Eubanks.

SeasonAdjustments:

Duetothehurricane,they havehadtomakesignificant updatestotheirupcoming season.Unfortunately,they mustannouncethecancellationofRudolphJr.“We understandhowmuchthis productionwasanticipatedby manyinthecommunity,and weshareinthedisappointmentofnotbeingableto presentthisshow,”thetheatreannounced.

However,theyconfirm thatthehighlyanticipated

comedy,Sealedfor Freshness,willnowberunningfromDec.6toDec.15. Thishilariousproductionis suretoliftspiritsandbring much-neededlaughteraftera challengingfewmonths.

UpcomingAuditions

Lookingahead,theyare alsoexcitedtoannounceour nextroundofauditions!We willbeholdingauditionsfor "SomethingRotten"onNov. 23from10a.m.to2p.m. Auditionersshouldprepareto showcasetheirdanceskills (includingtap)andpresent 16barsofamusicalselection oftheirchoice.

SpecialEvents:

Inadditiontothemain stageproductions,theywill beintroducingsomesmall eventstoengagethecommunitythroughouttheseason.Keepaneyeontheir websiteandsocialmediafor detailsontheseupcoming events.

Thetheatrestaffwantsto expresstheirgratitudetothe patronsfortheircontinued supportandpatienceduring thistime.TheentireCultural ParkTheatrefamilyiseager towelcomeyoubacktothe theatreandlooksforwardto sharingthemagicofliveperformanceonceagain.

Formoreinformation,visit www.culturalparktheatre.org orcontacttheboxofficeat 239-772-5862.Thetheatreis locatedat528CulturalPark Blvd.inCapeCoral.

CarrietheMusicalisonstageOct.25–27&Nov.1–3.

Draculaprovides‘comedyof terrors’ atLaboratoryTheaterthroughNov.10

TheLaboratoryTheaterofFloridawillpresentthe SouthwestFloridapremiereofDracula:AComedyofTerrors byGordonGreenbergandSteveRosen.

Dracula:AComedyofTerrorsisanuproariousblendof classichorrorandside-splitting humor.ThiscomedicadaptationbreathesnewlifeintoBram Stoker'siconicnovel,delivering anunforgettabletheatrical experiencethatwillleaveyou howlingwithlaughter.

JointhefearlessVan Helsing,thebumblingJonathan Harker,andacastofeccentric charactersastheyconfrontthe ultimatevampirehimself,Count Dracula,inabattleofwitsand whimsy.Withcleverdialogue, ingenioussightgags,andplentyofsurpriseslurkinginthe shadows,Dracula:AComedy ofTerrorsisafang-tasticromp that'sperfectforfansofcomedyandhorroralike.

Dracula:AComedyof TerrorsisdirectedbyHeather JohnsonandfeaturesSteven CoeasDracula,Katherine TaylorasDr.Westfeldtandothers,AnghelaChavezasLucy andothers,ChristianRiveroas Minaandothers,andLiam TritaikasHarkerandothers.

ArtisticdirectorAnnette Trossbachadds,”DraculaA ComedyofTerrorslivesinthe sameveinasTheMysteryof IrmaVepandThe39Steps. JustrightfortheHalloween season,thisoversexedDracula willbiteanythingthatmoves, withhilariousresults.Getready tosinkyourteethintothe SouthwestFloridapremiereof thistwistedtakeonatimeless taleofterror.”

Therevisedperformance dates(asaresultofHurricane Milton)areOct.25,26,31and Nov.1,2,7,8,9at7:30p.m. MatineeswillbestagedOct.27 andNov.3and10at2p.m.

Ticketsare$37eachor$10 forstudentswithvalidstudent IDs.

Fortickets,calltheboxofficeat239-218-0481oronlineat www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com.

Thetheaterislocatedat1634WoodfordAve.indowntown FortMyers.

BedroomFarceatPlayersCircleTheater

PlayersCircleTheateropenstheir 2024-2025seasonwithAlan Ayckbourn’sintertwiningtaleoffourcouples,BedroomFarce,runningnow throughNov.17.

Awickedlyfunnycomedy,Bedroom Farceisabouttheblitheinconsideration ofthesuffering.

TrevorandSusannahareacouple whosemarriageisheadedfortherocks, andoverthecourseofoneendless Saturdayevening,playedoutinthree bedrooms,thetwoofthemblazeapath ofdestructionthroughthemarriedlives ofsixoftheirnearestanddearest friends.Chaosensuesasthetwoof themlaywastetothreeseeminglyhappilymarriedcouples:NickandJan, MalcolmandKate,andevenTrevor’s ownparents,ErnestandDelia.

PlayersCircle’sproductiondelivers powerfulcharacterizations,strongcomic timing,andplentyoflaughter.

“WeareexcitedtowelcomeaudiencesbacktoPlayersCircleaftera tremendouslysuccessfulseason,with oneofthemostintelligentlywritten comediesofalltime,”cheeredPlayers CircleTheater’sArtisticDirectorandthe play’sdirector,RobertCacioppo.

BedroomFacewelcomesbackto thestageseveralofSouthwestFlorida

favorites,includingproducingdirector CarrieLundCacioppo(SixDance LessonsinSixWeeks,ButterfliesAre Free,TheCocktailHour,Miracleon SouthDivisionStreet),ChloeElliottChan(Proof),JimHeffernan(Breaking Legs),StevenKennedy(TheForeigner), AJMendini(MyWay:AMusicalTribute toFrankSinatra,Godspell),Kimberly Suskind(MyWay:AMusicalTributeto FrankSinatra,Godspell,Ho!Ho!Ho! TheChristmasShow,TheCocktail Hour),MadelaineWeymouth(The Foreigner)andassociateartisticdirector TedWioncekIII(MyWay:AMusical TributetoFrankSinatra,ButterfliesAre Free,BreakingLegs,ILoveYou,You’re Perfect,NowChange).

Thecastisjoinedbyateamof designersincludingsetdesignby StevenMcLean,lightingbyWillGibbons Brown,sounddesignbyTraceTalley, costumedesignbySallyanne Bianchetta,technicaldirectionbyGavin WhiteandproductionstagemanagementbyMeaghanDaley.

Nextup,thelocaltheaterinvites audiencestocelebratethemostwonderfultimeoftheyearwithTom Dudzick’sGreetings(Nov.25–Dec.22) directedbyTedWioncekIII.ThismiraculouslyfunnycomedyfollowsaCatholic

boywhobringshomehisJewish/atheist fiancéeforChristmas.Filledwithhumor andfantasy,thistouchingandendearing playisaboutafamilyblessedwitha miracle.

Kickingoffthenewyearisthe DramaDeskandObieWinningBest Play,JoshuaHarmon’sAdmissions (Jan.7–26)directedbyRobert Cacioppo.

PlayersCircle’sseasoncontinues withtheworld’slongestrunningmusical, TheFantasticks(Feb.4–March2), directedbyTedWioncekIII.

ASoutheasternUnitedStatespremieretakesthestageinthespringby renownedplaywright,BruceGraham. DirectedbyRobertCacioppo, Flatlanders(March11–April6),isa newcomicrompthatallbeginswhena cargetsstuckinaPoconosblizzard.

WrappinguptheseasonisRichard Garris’ingeniouswestendthriller,The BusinessofMurder(April15–May11) directedbyRobertCacioppo.Running eightyearsinLondon,thispsychological thrillercentersonatrioofcharacters.

Formoreinformationandtickets, visitonlineatPlayersCircleTheater.com orcall239-800-3292.

PlayersCircleTheaterislocatedat 13211McGregorBlvd.inFortMyers.

Beauty&TheBeastat BelleTheatretoNov.10

ByTylerYoung

Ourseasonisinfullswing withBeautyandtheBeaston stagethroughNov.10,and wehavesomanyfantastic productionsfollowingright behind.

Don'tmissyourchanceto seethismagicaltalebeforeit closes!BeautyandtheBeast istheperfectshowforall ages,offeringaentertaining eveningofnostalgiaandwonder.Revisedperformance datesforBeautyandThe BeastareOct.25–27,Nov. 1–3andNov.9and10.

Upnextistheheartwarmingstageadaptationofthe belovedTVspecial,ACharlie BrownChristmas.WithpreshowChristmascarols,festiveholidayactivities,anda picture-perfectopportunityfor holidayphotos,thisshowisa must-seeforfamilieslooking togetintothespiritofthe season.JoinusDec.18to Dec.22andstartanewholidaytraditionwithyourloved ones.

We'llringinthenewyear withthethrillingstageadaptationofTheDaVinciCode, basedonDanBrown’sinternationalbest-sellingnovel.

RunningfromJan.3to Jan.19,thismystery-packed productionpromisestokeep youontheedgeofyourseat.

Ourthirdseasonwillcontinuewithclassicandbeloved productionslikeTheSoundof

Music,Harvey,DirtyRotten Scoundrels,andAlfred Hitchcock'sThe39Steps. Theseshowsareperfectfor audiencesofallgenerations—whetheryou'rerevisitingoldfavoritesorintroducing themtonewfaces.

Astheholidaysapproach, therearemanywaysyoucan supportTheBelleandhelp keeptheartsalivein SouthwestFlorida.Participate inouryearlyFreshWreath Sale.You’llreceiveafresh, beautifulwreathorgarland, andTheBellegetsaportion oftheprofits.Perfectforyour homeorasathoughtfulgift. Notintowreaths?

Youcanalsomakeadifferencebypurchasingtickets toanupcomingshow,gifting aBelleTheatregiftcertificate, orvolunteeringatthetheatre. Everycontributionhelpsus continuetobringtheartsto life.Tolearnmoreorpurchaseawreath,visitusat TheBelleTheatre.com.

Ticketsforourentire20242025seasonareavailableat TheBelleTheatre.comorby callingtheboxofficeat239323-5533orstopbythebox officeat2708SantaBarbara Blvd.#135inCapeCoral Tuesday-Fridaynoon–4 p.m.Stayconnectedwithus onFacebook(@thebelletheatre)forallthelatestupdates TylerYoungisfounderand executivedirector

FloridaReppresentsBenButler

FloridaRepertoryTheatrewillpresentBenButler,ahistorical,wittycomedybyRichardStrand,intheHistoricArcade TheatrenowthroughNov.10.

Inspiredbytrueevents,BenButlerisaCivilWartale packedwithsurprisinghumorandwit.Whenarunawayslave arrivesatFortMonroedemandingsanctuaryheforcesthe newlyinstalled(andunconventional)Gen.BenjaminButlerto faceanimpossiblemoraldilemma:followthelaworalterthe courseofU.S.history.Partsatire,partcomedyofmanners, thislaugh-out-loud“battleofwits”tellsthetruestoryofhowa legalloopholehelpedwintheCivilWar.

“RichardStrand’splayissmartlywrittentakingahumorous lookatapivotalmomentinhistory,”saidproducingartistic directorGregLongenhagen.“Atitscore,it’sasituationalcomedythatpokesfunatthesocietalnormsoftheday. Charactersoftenengageeachotherwithhystericalironycre-

atingabrilliantcomedicsettingforBenButler’sdramaticplot tounfold.”

ThecastfeaturesNewYork-basedactorsBrandon Haagenson,MichaelSeanMcGuinness,andBrandonPierce, allmakingtheirFloridaRepdebutsalongsidereturningguest artist,LarryTobias,whoappearedinFloridaRep’sRingof Firein2023.

Longenhagendirectstheplayandisjoinedbyanexpert creativeteamincludingsetdesignerJimHunter(Ripcord), costumedesignerStefanieGenda(KenLudwig’sAComedyof Tenors),sounddesignbyBradenDowning(ForeverPlaid), andlightingdesignbyCharlesClark(FloridaRepdirectorof production)andstagemanagementbyArtieD’Alessio(The MiracleWorker).

Ticketsmaybepurchasedonlineatwww.floridarep.orgor bycallingtheboxofficeat239-332-4488or877-787-8053.

TheMurderofRogerAckroydopensNov.26

FloridaRepertoryTheatrewillpresent TheMurderofRogerAckroyd,Agatha Christie’smostbelovedwhodunitstory, playingNov.26throughDec.15inthe HistoricArcadeTheatre.

TheMurderofRogerAckroydwasvoted thebestcrimenoveleverwrittenbythe BritishCrimeWriter’sAssociation,and MarkShanahan’splayisthefirsttimethe classicnovelhasbeenadaptedforthe stage.Thethrillingplotfeaturesamysteriouscastofsuspectsinaworldfilledwith

secrets,gossip,misdirection,redherrings, plottwists,andatangledmurderinvestigationthatonlythegreatHerculePoirot, Christie’smostfamousdetective,can solve.SetintheidyllicEnglishvillageof King’sAbbot,atight-knitcommunitywhere everybodyknowseverybodyelse’sbusiness–andmurderdoesn’tseempossible –becomesahotbedofsuspicionand intriguewhenwealthyandeccentricaristocratRogerAckroydisfounddead.

“Weareverypleasedtopresentthe

regionalpremiereofMarkShanahan’snew stageadaptationofthisChristiefan-favorite story,”saidproducingartisticdirectorGreg Longenhagen.“Audiencesareinfora sleuthingtreat.Shanahanhaslovingly adaptedChristie’snovelforthestage,and ourtop-notchcastandcreativeteamare bringingittolifesoaudiencesmaytryto workoutwhoamongthesuspiciouscharactersmurderedRogerAckroyd!”

Ticketsmaybepurchasedonlineat floridarep.orgorbycalling239-332-4488.

LarryTobias,BrandonHaagenson,BrandonJ.PierceandMichaelMcGuinnessinFloridaRepʼs productionofBenButler. PhotobyJoeDafeldecker

BarefootintheParkatOffBroadwayPalm

BroadwayPalm DinnerTheatrehas kickedoffitsOff BroadwayPalm seasonwithNeil Simon’sclassic comedyBarefootin thePark.

Thisdelightful productionrunsto Nov.16.

Barefootinthe Parkoffersa humorousand heartwarminglook attheupsand downsofnewlywed life.TheplaycentersonPauland CorieBratter,a youngcouplestartingtheirmarried lifeinacharming butchallenging Manhattanapartment.

Theirhoneymoonblissisdisruptedbyanunexpected visitfromCorie’seccentricmotherandadinnerwith theirquirkyneighbor,Velasco.AsPaulandCorie

attempttoplay matchmaker,a seriesofcomedic mishapsandmisunderstandings ensue,testingtheir patienceandlove whilerevealingthe realitiesofmarriageandtheircontrastingpersonalities.

Audiencescan lookforwardtoan eveningfilledwith laughter,romance, andNeilSimon’s signaturewit. Performanceswill beheldatOff BroadwayPalm Theatre Wednesdaythrough Sundayevenings andselectmatinees. Ticketpricesrangefrom$60to$85,withspecialrates forgroups.Ticketscanbereservedbycalling239-2784422,visitingwww.BroadwayPalm.com,orinpersonat 1380ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

DirectedbyPaulBernier,BarefootintheParkcastincludesNancyAntonio, BradChidester,ChanceCintron,RachaelEndrizzi(Corie),FrankHughes, RachelLord,KenQuiricone(Paul),SueSchaffelandMichaelWeaver.

TheNaplesPlayerspresents AChristmasStory:TheMusical

Thisholidayseason, TheNaplesPlayers (TNP)bringabeloved classictothestagewith AChristmasStory:The Musical,runningNov.20 throughDec.22atthe newlyrenovatedKizzie Theater.

Basedontheiconic 1983film,themusical followsyoungRalphie Parker’shumorousand heartfeltquesttogetthe ultimateChristmaspresent.

Packedwithenergeticdancenumbers andunforgettablesongs like"RedRyderCarbine ActionBBGun"and "You'llShootYourEye Out,"themusicaladdsa fresh,theatricalspintothecherished holidayfavorite.Withlargeensemble numbersandafestiveatmosphere,it’s theperfectfamilyoutingfortheholiday season.

byCharlesFornara,featuringanexciting blendoflocaladultandyouthtalent includingeleven-year-oldMatiasPiscoya asRalphie.

TheproductionisdirectedbyDawn LebrechtFornarawithmusicaldirection

“Theleveloflocaltalentinvolvedin thisproductionistrulyremarkable,”said BryceAlexander,CEOandexecutive artisticdirectorofTheNaplesPlayers.

TheNaplesPlayers(TNP)arecelebratingthenearcompletion ofPhaseIIoftheirmulti-million-dollarrenovationwithapacked performanceschedule,featuringfourdistinctshowsinfourdifferent venuesoverthenextfourweeks—allshowcasinglocalperformers, crewsandcreativeteams.

Thefallseasoncontinues withthecriticallyacclaimed Almost,Maineinthenewly unveiledPriceStudioTheatre, runningnowthroughNov.10. Awhimsicalromanticcomedy setintheremote,mythical townofAlmost,Maine,this showexploresloveandlossin unexpectedways,makingit theperfectopeningproduction forthisintimatenewspace.

Next,theTNPAcademy presentsYoungFrankenstein, theelectrifyingmusicaladaptationofMelBrooks’classicfilm,

“We’refortunatetohave anincrediblepoolof actors,fromouryoungest starstoseasonedperformers,whobringa uniqueenergytothis show.It’swhatreally makesthisproduction shineandconnectsour community.”

Showtimesare Wednesdaythrough Saturdayat7:30p.m. andSundaymatineesat 2p.m.

Attendeeswillalso enjoyadmissiontothe Trees&TeasFestival takingplaceatThe NaplesPlayersduring therunoftheshow. Artist-designedtreeswill fillthelobbyandother spacesthroughthenewlyrenovated theater.

Ticketsareavailablenowat www.naplesplayers.orgorbycallingthe boxofficeat239-263-7990.TheNaples PlayersKizzieTheaterislocatedat701 5thAve.S.,inNaples.

runningNov.2to5.Thisyouthproductionisthefirsttotakeplace inthenewGlassEducationalTheater,akeyhighlightofthePhase IIopeningofTNP’srecentrenovations.

OnNov.9and10,theTNPReadersTheatrepresentsThe MakingofScrooge,aheartwarmingnewmusical withbookandlyricsbyShawnRyanandcomposerGabrielAguilarintheintimatenewBrallahan Studio.

ThemonthculminateswiththeopeningofA ChristmasStory:TheMusicalonNov.20inthe KizzieTheater.

“Wearethrilledtobringsuchawiderangeof productionstoourstagesinsuchashortspanof time,”saidBryceAlexander,CEO&executive artisticdirectorofTheNaplesPlayers.“Thislineup trulydemonstratesthewidevarietyoflocaltalent wehaveandthescopeofournewlyrenovated spaces.We’reeagerforaudiencestoexperience themagictheseshowshavetooffer.”

Formoreinfoandtopurchasetickets,visit www.naplesplayers.orgorcall239-263-7990.

EmergingPlaywrightsFestival debutsNov.22&24atFGCU

TheBowerSchoolofMusic&theArtsat FloridaGulfCoastUniversity’sTheatre ProgramwillpresenttheinauguralFGCU EmergingPlaywrightsFestivalinTheatreLabin theArtsComplexatFGCUonNov.22&24. Theperformanceswillbeat7:30p.m.andare freeandopentothepublic.

FGCUTheatrepresentsstagedreadingsof newworksbytwoindividualswithstrongtiesto ourprogram.DaneFutrell(’21,Philosophywith Theatreminor)receivedaBAinPhilosophy fromFGCU,wherehealsoactedfrequently andbeganhisplaywritingjourney.Henow attendsArizonaStateUniversity’sDramatic WritingMFAprogramwherehewritesand developsnewtheatrerelentlessly.Robin O’Connell(senior,EnglishwithTheatreminor) isaplaywright,dramaturgandperformer,who hasbeeninvolvedinnumerousFGCUTheatre shows.TheyareaseniorEnglishmajorat FGCUwithminorsintheatreandcreativewriting.TheFGCUEmergingPlaywrightsFestival performanceswillbepresentedinTheatreLab intheArtsComplexandarefreeandopento thepublic.

Directionsandparkinginformationcanbe foundatfgcu.edu/theatrelab.

LetterstoSala atFGCUTheatreNov.1-10

TheBowerSchoolofMusic&theArtsatFloridaGulfCoastUniversity’s TheatreProgramwillpresentLetterstoSalawrittenbyArleneHutton,originallyconceivedbyLawrenceSacharowandbasedonthebookSala’sGift byAnnKirschner.

DirectedbytheatreprofessorKristinMellianinTheatreLabintheArts ComplexatFGCU,thisproductionwillrunNov.1-10.Performanceswill beNov.1,2,8and9at7:30p.m.andNov.3,9and10at2p.m.Therewill alsobeadiscussionwiththecastandcrewfollowingthe2p.m.performanceonNov.9.

Inhergoldenyears,thereal-lifeSalaGarncarzKirschnerrevealedher 50-yearsecrettoherdaughter,Ann,whenshegiftedAnn350letterswritten andexchangedduringWorldWarII.ArleneHutton’sLetterstoSala,based onSala’sstoryandadaptedfromAnnKirschner’sbookSala’sGift,chroniclesyoungSala’ssurvivaljourneyasayoungJewishwomanworkingin sevenWW2Nazilaborcamps.

Duringherjourney,youngSala'slettersgiveherhopeandbearwitness toherexperiences.LetterstoSalaalsofollowsAnn’sresearchandexplorationofhermother’spainfulhistory,whileolderSalarevisitsthecircumstances,people,andplacesofherrecentlyunearthedpast.Threegenerationsofwomenwrestlewithwhatshouldbecomeoftheletters,astheyrecognizetheweightoftheirJewishheritage,thepoweroflovingbonds,and theresilienceofthehumanspirit.

Ticketsare$15forthegeneralpublicand$7forstudentsandcanbe purchasedatfgcu.edu/theatrelab.

CharlottePlayersstageholiday comedy atLangdonPlayhouse

TheCharlottePlayerspresentNoSexPlease:It’s ChristmasatLangdonPlayhouse.

NoSexPlease:It’sChristmasbyMichaelParkerwillbe stagedNov.21–Dec.15.

It’sChristmasEve,andabuilder,hasinvitedprospective buyers,FredandGladysMcNicoll,tospendtheholidaysin “Thehouseofthefuture,”inthehopesthatthe“spiritofthe season”willclosethedeal.Willtheysignthecontract,orwill theChristmasEveshenanigansruinthebuilder’sdreamofoffloadingthishuge“WhiteElephant?”This“NaughtybutNice” Christmasplaywillhaveyouho-ho-hoingtilltheveryend.

PerformancesofNoSexPlease:It’sChristmasareNov.21 -24and30-Dec.1,Dec.4-8andDec.11-15.

TheremainingseasonfortheCharlottePlayers: FourOldsBroadsJan.9-26

DrinkingHabitsFeb.6-28

AMurderisAnnounced March13-30

SexPlease,We’reSixty April10-27

NanaDoesVegasMay15-25

Forticketsandinformation,call941-255-1022orvisit onlineatwww.charlotteplayers.org.

TheLangdonPlayhouseislocatedat1182MarketCircle, PortCharlotte.

AChristmasCarol:TheMusical atBroadwayPalmDinnerTheatreNov.22-Dec.25

BroadwayPalmDinnerTheatreinvitesyouto experiencethetimelessandjoyousmagicofA ChristmasCarol:TheMusical,runningNov.22to Dec.25.

JoinEbeneezerScroogeonatransformativejourneythroughChristmasespast,presentandfuturein thisbelovedadaptationofCharlesDickens’iconic tale.Packedwithheartwarmingmoments,festive songs,andmemorablecharactersliketheGhostsof Christmas,BobCratchitandTinyTim,thisshowis suretobringthespiritoftheholidaystoaudiencesof allages.

Perfectforfamiliesandholidayenthusiasts,A ChristmasCarolpromisestodeliveranunforgettable

eveningofentertainment.Audienceswillleavewith warmheartsandareminderofthetruemeaningof Christmas.

TicketsforAChristmasCarolareonsalenowand canbepurchasedthroughtheBroadwayPalmwebsite,callingtheboxoffice,orinpersonatthetheatre. Matinee,evening,andtwilightperformancesareavailable.Seatsareexpectedtosellquickly—don’tmiss outonthistreasuredholidayclassic.

Ticketsarenowonsaleandcanbepurchased throughtheBroadwayPalmwebsiteat BroadwayPalm.com,callingtheboxofficeat239-2784422,orinpersonatthetheatrelocatedat1380 ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

OffBroadwayPalmoffersholidaylaughs

Getreadytolaughandbe inspiredasBroadwayPalmDinner Theatrepresentstheheartwarming andhilariousmusicalcomedy AnotherNightBeforeChristmas,runningfromNov.28toDec.25aspart oftheirOffBroadwayPalmseries. Thismodernholidaystoryfollows Karol,acynicalsocialworker,who unexpectedlyencountersahomeless manclaimingtobeSantaClauson ChristmasEve.Withcharm,wit,and atouchofholidaymagic,Another NightBeforeChristmasdeliversa delightfulreminderthatthetruespirit oftheseasoncanbefoundinthe

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mostsurprisingplaces.

Forthoseseekingafreshand funnyholidayshow,thisfeel-good comedywillleaveaudiencesreflecting,smiling,andmaybeevenbelievinginmiracles.

Matinee,eveningandtwilightperformancesareavailable.

TicketsforAnotherNightBefore Christmasarenowonsaleandcan bepurchasedthroughtheBroadway PalmwebsiteatBroadwayPalm.com, callingtheboxofficeat239-2784422,orinpersonatthetheatre locatedat1380ColonialBlvd.inFort Myers.

TheatreZoneinNaplesstarts20thseason inDecemberwithHomefortheHolidays

MarkDanni,foundingartisticdirectorof TheatreZoneinNaples, hasannouncedthe theatre’s2024-2025 musicalproductions. Thetheatrecompany willcelebrateits20th anniversaryin2025 withayear-longobservationofitsmilestones.

Their2024-2025 seasonbeginswithits traditionalopenerin December,Homefor theHolidays,andcontinueswiththeTony Awardwinningbest musicalsOnce;JerseyBoys;theKander andEbbtreasureTheRink,andthe musicalversionofthehitfilmGhost.

Musicalsareasfollows: HomefortheHolidays-Dec.20-22 TheatreZone’soriginalmusicalextravaganza,HomefortheHolidays,isa SouthwestFloridatraditioncelebratingits eighthannualproduction.Theshow delightsaudienceswithbelovedtradition-

alandpopularChristmas songs,sparklingandelaboratecostumes,and Christmas-themedscenery.

Once-Jan.9-19

Once,theTonyAward-winningBestMusicalof2012, tellsastoryofpassionfor music,heartbreak,intimacies, andwonderaboutthefuture. Themusical,basedonthe 2007filmofthesamename byJohnCarney,woneight TonyAwards.TheBroadway castalbumwonaGrammyfor BestMusicalTheatreAlbum.

TheRink-Feb.6-16

Kander&Ebb’sTheRinkmadeits Broadwaydebutin1984andwasnominatedforfiveTonyAwards.ItstarredLiza Minnelli,JasonAlexanderandChita Rivera,whowontheTonyAwardfor OutstandingActressinaMusical.

JerseyBoys-March6-16

JerseyBoys,the2006TonyAward-

winningBestMusical,wasablow-out successdramatizingtheformation,success,andbreakupof1960sgroupThe FourSeasons.

Ghost-June5-15

Ghost:TheMusicalisanadaptation ofthe1990AcademyAward-winninghit film.SamandMollyaredeeplyinlove. Theirconnectiontakesashockingturn whenSamiskilledinamuggingthat turnsouttobeaplannedmurderbya closeassociateofthecouple.Unwilling andunabletoleaveMolly,Samhovers betweentwoworldsandlearnsthetruth ofhismurder.TocommunicatewithMolly, heturnstoastorefrontpsychic,OdaMae Brown,acharacterwitharapsheetfor conningmoneyoutofvulnerablewidows. aboutaconnectionthatevendeathcannotsever.

Topurchasetickets,visit www.Theatre.Zoneorcalltheboxoffice at888-966-3352,ext.1.TheatreZone, presentsitsmusicalperformancesinthe 250-seatG&LTheatrelocatedinNaples at13275LivingstonRoad,onthecampus oftheCommunitySchoolofNaples.

Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenterfeatures DanielVenditti,WhitneyHackett

TheSidney&BerneDavisArt Centerannouncestwoartexhibitions openingduringArtWalkonFriday, Nov.1

InNovember,theGrandAtrium hostsanexhibitiontitledEnigmaby DanielJudeVenditti.Thesecondfloor CapitalGallerywillexhibitartworkby WhitneyHackett.

ThewordEnigmafromGreekroots meanstospeakinriddles.Thisshow seekstochallengetheviewertofind themeaning-theirmeaning-ineach piece.Eachfigurerepresentsan aspectofthehumancondition-anger, happiness,fear,confidence,sensuality -oracombinationofanyoftheseemotions.

Vendittilosthisfatherlastyear whilecreatingmostoftheworkinthe Enigmaexhibition.Thelossandcelebrationofhislifeisapartofeverywork representedinthegallery.Arthas alwayshelpedhimaddresstheraw emotionsthatarefeltthroughhisstate ofexistence.Hisfascinationwiththe humanform,humannature,andhis cultureledtothediscoveryanddevel-

opmentofhisartisticstyle,leadingwith theintentiontomaketiesbetweenhimself,thesubject,andtheobserver.His Italianheritage,coupledwithpastand contemporaryEuropeanmastersalso influencedhisartisticstyle.

Heexpresseshisdeepestthoughts, greatestjoys,andhisdarkestfears throughfigurativeartwork.Hestates thatthehumanfaceandgestureof one’sbodyspeakstousinlifeandart. Thereisastoryineachpiecewhichis differentforeachviewer.Venditti’swork variesdependingonthemedia.His paintingsarefigurativeinnatureas wellasintrospectiveandautobiographical.Hissculpturesareimmediateand abstract.Hisprint-workstendtofall somewhereinbetweenhistwostyles throughgraphicfigureandportraiture. Hisbodyofworkispersonal,reflecting whatmoveshimemotionally.Howa pieceturnsoutisdeterminedbythe medium.

VendittireceivedhisBachelor’s DegreeinFineArtfromPrattInstitute in1987.HelaterattendedtheNew YorkAcademyofArtandreceivedhis master’sinpaintingand sculpturein1994.

WhitneyHackettgrewup inFortMyerswhereshe

currentlylivesandworksasanartist.Shehasa BFAfromtheUniversityofFlorida,withafocuson painting.Sheexploresmemoryandnostalgia throughherbodyofdreamyandcelebratorypaintings.Herinnocentappreciationforeverydaylifeencouragesachild-likeplayfulness inherwork.Throughthe enshrinementofsimple things,sheelevatestheordinary,totheextraordinary.The juxtapositionofherimagery speakstotheinterconnectednessofalllife,thewaywe assignmeaningtothematerialworld,andthehonoringof ourexistence.

BothshowsopenNov.1 from6to10p.m.andrun throughNov.27.SBDACwill alsofeaturedancemusicby DJJulzfrom7to11p.m.on Sidney’sRooftopSculpture Garden.Thecenterisat2301 FirstSt.intheFortMyers RiverDistrict.Formoreinfo, call239-333-1933orvisitthe websiteatwww.sbdac.com

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ObscuritygroupexhibitcontinuesatDAAS

DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Giftscontinuesthe ObscuritygroupexhibitioninNovemberthatfeaturesa selectgroupoftalentedartistsfromSouthwestFlorida. AveryspecialvendoreventcelebratingtheDayofthe DeadisscheduledfortheeveningofFriday,Nov.1 from5:30to9p.m.

Theartistsfeaturedinthecurrentexhibitionare DanielleBranchaud,WillSoto,DavidMartin,Alex Lago,JuliBobman,KeslerRoman,StanHuhn,Xavier BrignoniandDavidAcevedo.Afterthesuccessoflast month’sopeningreception,theartistshopetohave anotheropportunitytointeractwiththenewvisitors attendingthe night’scelebrations.

Forthepast fewmonths, DAASCo-Op hasincorporated sixartiststudios,while maintainingitsmonthly guestartistschedulefor futureexhibitionreceptions. NowintegratedwithArts& EatsCafé,consideredthe onlyartcaféintown,the galleryispartofanextensiveconceptoflocalart, exhibitions,artstudiosand

greatfood.Together withtheUnionArtist Studios,locatedon thesecondfloorof thesameEdward’s Building,theArt Triadcommunityis nowestablished.

TheDiadeLos Muertosvendor eventonNov.1will hostanarrayof craftersandartisans,offering everythingfrom jewelry,clothing andotherhand madeitems–all undertheDayof theDeadatmosphere.SomeoftheconfirmedvendorsareThomas Burdick,CarolRuizPasquel,MariaDominguez,JoyPurcell, KaitlynFennell,KathleenFennell,ShannonTurner,LauraCook, BettyGonzalezandVanessaSkarski,amongothers.

DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Giftsislocatedat10051McGregor Blvd.,suite104,inFortMyers(adjacenttoArts&EatsCafé)on theAlliancefortheArtscampus.Thegallery’sbusinesshoursare WednesdaytoSundayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.

Informationaboutthevenuecanbefoundatdaascoop.comor bycalling239-955-0422.

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StanHuhn

Alliancetoshowcase FloridaArtistsGroup

TheAlliancefortheArtsinvitesthe publictoitsopeningreceptionforthree newgalleryexhibitionsonFriday,Nov.1 from5to7p.m.

Themaingalleryexhibition,Florida Medley,featurestheworksofmembers oftheFloridaArtistsGroup.TheFoulds TheatreGalleryfeaturestheshowThe LandscapeofGuitarbyBruceHecksel. WavesandWhispers:APrivateBlue SymphonybyYingMcLanewillbefeaturedintheMemberGallery.Light refreshmentswillbeprovidedbyJayne Baker.

TheFloridaArtistsGroup(FLAG)is thestate’spremierprofessionalorganizationdedicatedtoinspiring,celebrating, andpromotingtheexcellenceofFlorida's topvisualartists.Audienceswillbe immersedinadiversearrayof2Dand 3Dartworks,includingdigitalart,drawing,mixedmedia,paintingandphotography.AdistinctFloridianinfluenceweaves throughthecollection,witheachpiece expressingthewondersofthestate throughtexture,color,shape,energy, curiosity,andmystery.Thismedleyof creativeexpressionsshowcasesthe uniquespiritandbeautyofFlorida.

Withalegacyrootedinitsfoundingby universityprofessorsandleadingartprofessionalsin1949,FLAGcontinuesto thriveasadynamicleaderinthearts community.Itsupportsitsmembers' ongoingachievementsthroughapresti-

giousAnnualSymposiumand Exhibition,alongsideavarietyof year-roundexhibitionsandnetworkingevents.Committedto inclusivityandartisticexcellence, FLAGchampionscreativework acrossalldisciplines,continually enhancingthevisibilityand careersofitsartists.

Thegroupalsofosterscollaborationswithcomplementaryarts organizationsandpromotesits members’workacrossthestate. Theupcomingmaingalleryexhibitionwillfeature49worksfrom27 memberartistsfromthreeregions. FeaturedFLAGartistsare CherylBogdanowitsch(Winter Park),JanasBrothers(LiveOak),David Chang(Miramar),LindaChipperfield (AtlanticBeach),MindyColton(Orlando), CherylAnnDay-Swallow(St. Petersburg),NancyDillen(Melbourne), BruceFerguson(Tampa),AbbyHoward Murphy(Jacksonville),MargaretJuul (Tampa),CarsonKapp(NewSmyrna Beach),GraceLeal(Cocoa),Vicky Lennon(Jacksonville),SusanMartin (MerrittIsland),MarkMitchell(Treasure Island),KathyO’Meara(NewSmyrna Beach),ClareRadigan(Deltona), AnnaRac(Naples),JulianaRomnes (NewSmyrnaBeach),Margaret SchneblyHodge(OrmondBeach), JeffreySmartBaisden(LiveOak), JimSwallow(St.Petersburg). TheTerraGuitarra (LandscapeofGuitar)series oforiginalacrylicpaintingsis designedtoinspirehealing throughart.Allofthepaintings inthegalleryarepartofThe LandscapeofGuitarAnimated PaintingConcertExperience, takingplaceattheAlliancefor theArtsonNov.9at7p.m. Ticketsareavailableat www.tix.com.

thegracefulpresenceofwomenwho embodybothstrengthandvulnerability. YingMcLaneisdeeplycaptivatedbythe sereneyetpowerfulessenceofwater andhownaturemirrorsourinnerlandscapes.

TheseexhibitswillbeondisplayNov. 1-30at10091McGregorBlvd.,Fort Myers.

Formoreinformation,call239-9392787orvisitonlineatwww.ArtInLee.org.

WavesandWhispers:A PrivateBlueSymphonyisa celebrationofthesubtleyet powerfulconnectionbetween water,nature,andthehuman spirit.Thiscollectionofpaintingscapturestheserene rhythmofoceanwaves,the delicatebeautyofflowers,and

FLAG-MargaretJuul

HirdieGirdiereopensforseason

HirdieGirdieGalleryisopenandwants youtocomevisit.TheyareopenMondaySaturday10a.m.to5p.m.,Sundays11 a.m.to4p.m.Theynowhas17localarea artistsinourgalleryandtwoguestartists permonth.

Toenableyoutomeetalltheartists, theywillbeextendinghoursonceamonth until8pm.onthefirstThursdayofthe month(Nov.7).

GuestartistsforthemonthofNovember willbeRebeccaChristopher(2D-acrylic artist)andJanButler(3D-glassartist).

Likemanyartists,RebeccaChristopher startedcreatingartatanearlyage.Inthe beginning,shefocusedonwatercolorportraits.AftermovingfromAtlantatoNew Yorkandstartedworkingatpublishing giant,Simon&Schuster,wheresherarely, ifever,hadtimetopaint.

Aftergivingbirthtotwins,herarttooka backseat…andsheassumedthatthis wouldbetheendofherartcareer.Her greatestinspirationisnature’sglorious beauty,whethersheispaintingasceneof thedunes,aarrayofflowers,oraseaanimal,shetriestoincludehertechniqueof blowingthecolorsintoplace.Shehas alwaysadmiredimpressionistart,andshe feelsthattermbestsuitsherstyle.Instead ofjustpaintingwhatshesees,sheprefers

toletthecolorsdrivehercreation.

TheHirdieGirdieArtGalleryislocated at2490LibraryWay,Sanibel.Formore details,visitwww.hirdiegirdiegallery.com

JanButlerdescribesherselfasalifelongartmediumsampler.She"triedevery paintingclass,acrylic,oil,watercolor,pastel,evensilkscarfpaintingbutnothingfelt justright."Whenshemovedontopottery sheknewshefoundtheartformforher. Then,after15yearsofpottery,agroupof potteryfriendsandsheheardaboutfused glass.Afterafewyearsofworkingwith fusedglass,sheknewshehadtochoose afavorite."Fusedglassisasmuchscience asitisart,withalotofexcitementeach timeoneopensthekiln.Therearesomany techniquesandsomanytypesofglass, thatforsomeonewhoiswillingtokeep learningandexperimenting,thereisnoend tothejourney.”

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RebeccaChristopher

FacesoftheWateratTribbyArtsCenter

TribbyArtsCenterinvitesvisitorstoexperiencefascinating facesofunderwaterrealms,presentedinstunningphotography andelegantwoodworks,in“FacesoftheWater:TheArtistryof ChrisGugandMikeSorge,”ondisplaythroughDec.28.

ChrisGugisconsideredbymanytobeAmerica’sforemost underwateroceanphotographer.Hehascreatedimagesin morethan60countries,haswonmorethan100majorphotographyawards,beenpublishedinnumerousmagazines,and hasdisplayedhisworkintheU.S.Smithsonianmuseums, London’sNaturalHistoryMuseum,andmore.

MikeSorgeisknownforhislarge,wood-turnedsculptures thatseemtodefygravityandseektoupliftthehumanspirit. Hisdistinctionsincludetopawardsinprestigiousjuriedartsfestivals,mostrecentlybeingnamedbestexhibitorinthethreedimensionalcategoryinthe2024Columbus(Ohio)Arts Festival.Sorgeparticipatedinthe2023SmithsonianAmerican FineCraftShow,hasexhibitedhisworkinexhibitionsin Maryland,Virginia,NorthCarolina,andWashingtonD.C.,and teacheswoodturningtechniquesforchapterclubsofthe AmericanAssociationofWoodturners.

InFacesoftheWater,ChrisGugdisplays20large-format imagesprintedonmetalandrepresentinglocationsin Australia,theBahamas, Curacao,DutchAntilles, Florida,Greece,Hawaii, India,Indonesia,Mexico, NewGuinea,andTurks andCaicos.Two9-foot triptychsarestandouts andincludethestunning “Pinkaboo”(WestPapua, Indonesia)and “Candyland”(Papua,New Guinea).

Whiletheseandother imagesshowthebeauty oftheunderwaterworld, othersintheexhibition showitshumorand includepicturesofa horse,apig,andanelephantswimminginthe seas.Inaddition,Gug’s

imagesof“aliens”presentastartlinglookatthecreaturesthat risefromtheoceandepthsatnighttofeed.

MikeSorgewilldisplayhissignatureformsevokingmanta raysthatswimbeneaththeoceans’surfacesandthebirdsthat soarabovethem.InspiredbyNativeAmericanconcepts,his “SpiritBirds”incorporateartisan-madeglassmarblesbyIan StromandKevinO’Grady,thelatterArizonaartistknown nationwideashavingcreatedthevortexmarbletechnique. Sorge’s“MantaRays”areboxforms,asarehis“Blossom Vessels,”whichevokelotusflowers,and“KissingFish Vessels.”

FacesoftheWateristheperfectviewingexperience,especiallyforthosewhohavefriendsandfamilyvisitingfortheholidays,”saidTribbyResidentCuratorMargeLee,addingthatthe exhibitionwillappealtoallageswhiledeliveringasubtleenvironmentalmessage.

ConcurrentlyondisplayintheTribbywithFacesofthe Wateris“InFabricandWood:Marie-MichelleMcCarthyand TomYoung.”This“legacy”exhibitionhonorstwoofShell Point’smostaccomplishedartistsandwilldisplayneedle-art worksbyMcCarthy,includingquiltsandhookedrugs,aswell asfurniture,hand-carvedobjects,andmorebyTomYoung.

Tribbyexhibitionsare openfreeofchargetoall. TheFacesoftheWaterexhibitionintheShellPoint Galleryisopen10a.m.to3 p.m.Tuesdaythrough Saturday.TheTribby’sshop, Serendipity,offeringunique giftitemsandjewelry,isopen duringthesamehours.“In FabricandWood”inthe Tribby’sOverlookandLegacy Galleriesisavailableforviewingfrom10a.m.to5p.m. daily.

TribbyArtsCenterislocatedat17281OnParBlvd. withintheCoastalCommons neighborhoodofShellPoint. FormoreaboutTribbyArts Center,call239-415-5667.

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TowerGalleryfeaturesSallyDutko

TowerGalleryon Sanibelisacooperative consistingof25artistsin two-dimensionalandthreedimensionalmediumssuch asoil,acrylic,watercolor, photography,ceramic,jewelry,fiber,wood,glassand metal.

SallyDutkoisoneofthe artistsatTower.

Paint,splash,tear,dye, wrap,outline,sew,draw, assemble,cut,spray,glue, join,stretch,rip,repeat. Textureandcolorviefor leadingrolesinSally Dutko’sart.

Apassionforsurface designinspiresherfiber explorationscreatingfabric collagesandmixed-media wallhangings.Herdaily tools:brillianthand-dyed cottonsandsilks,mangledyarns, threadsofallcolors,twistedand sewn.Asafineartsgraduateof

CooperUnioninNewYorkCity,Sally workedasagraphicdesignerand artdirectorinpublicationsatCornell UniversityinIthaca,N.Y.Usingdyed

andpaintedfabrics,herwork addressessubjectsthrough color,texture,line,patternand typography.Afull-time Floridiansince2015,residing inFortMyers,Sallyfindsthat thevegetationandwildlife hereprovideavastamountof inspiration.

Shehasreceivedmany awards,hasshownwork nationally,andhascurated fiberartsexhibits.

Asaworkingmemberof theTowerGalleryonSanibel Island,sheisexcitedtoshow workattheGalleryandbea partofsuchatalented,creativeanddiversecommunity ofartists.

TowerGalleryislocatedat 751TarponBayRoadon Sanibelandisopenseven daysaweekfrom11a.m.to 6p.m.Formoredetails,callthe galleryat239-472-4557orvisitat www.towergallery.net

ArtsBonitafeaturesFortMyersBeachartists

ArtsBonitawillhostDreamstoWings, ajuriedartexhibitionofworksbyartists fromtheFortMyersBeachArtAssociation, Nov.21throughJan.2attheHinman GalleryInTheRound,10150BonitaBeach Road.

TheFMBAAnon-profitartgalleryhas operatedoutofFortMyersBeachforover 70years,hostingclasses,pleinairpainting groupevents,andexhibitions.Recently, theFMBAAgallerywasdestroyedby HurricaneIan,astormthatdevastated muchoftheSouthwestFloridacoastal region.Buttheseartistshavepersevered, stillparticipatingineventshostingbyvariousartcentersandhostingpleinair groupsacrossLeeandColliercounties.

DreamstoWingspromisestobea beautifulandprolificcollectionofartwork, andawardsforthebestpiecesintheexhibitionwillbepresentedattheopening

receptiononNov.21from6to8p.m. Thereceptionisfreeandopentothepublic.Lightbitesandbeverageswillbe served.

Thiseventwillalsoservetohighlight theirPhoenixRebuildingFund,afundraiserthatwillservetohelprebuildtheFort MyersBeachArtAssociationGallery. Throughthegenerosityofdonorsandart patrons,theyhopethatshowcasingthis artexhibitionatArtsBonitawillhelpcontributetotheircause.

Formoreinformationaboutthe FMBAA,visittheirwebsiteat fortmyersbeachart.com

Meanwhile,ArtsBonitapresentsthe uniquelycomplexandextraordinaryartworkofBradfordShawHermannthrough Dec.12attheVisualArtsCenter. Transcendingmediumsandmaterials,this collectionofmulti-dimensionalmixed mediaworkspresentsanunforgettable visualjourneyreflectingthehumanexperience,invitingviewerstodelveintothe depthsoftheirownemotionsandperceptions.

TheVisualArtsCenterislocatedat 26100Old41RoadinBonitaSprings. Formoreinfo,call239-495-8989or visitwww.artsbonita.org

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BradfordHermann

ACTwelcomesLesleyMorrow

ArtsforACT Gallerywillhostan openingreception onFriday,Nov.1 from5to9p.m.in conjunctionwith FortMyersArt Walk.Thismonth, ACTGallerywill featuretheartof LesleyMorrow.

LesleyMorrow's Borderline Conceptions exhibitshinesa lightonthemultifacetedfemale experience,showcasingtheunbridledstrengthand profounddepthof womenthroughevocativeportraits. Thiscaptivatingcollectionnotonly honorsthebeautyoffemininitybut alsoencouragesself-reflectionand empowerment.Throughthebodyof herwork,youcanseearoadmap, almostanarrative,ofthepiecesof herpsycheinsuchawayastofind

herowncorestrength.

Focusedonphotography,Lesley attendedTheSchoolofVisualArtsin NewYorkCityandCityCollegeof SanFrancisco,California.Aftera twenty-yearbreaksheturnedbackto artandfoundhervoice,painting.

LesleyMorrowisanartistinresidenceattheUnionArtistStudiosin

FortMyers,where shenowbreathesher passionthrough acrylic,oil,airbrush andmixedmedia. Shehasexhibitedin localSWFlorida Galleriesincludingthe SidneyandBerne DavisArtCenter,Arts forAct,DAAS, Space39,theLoft, Chico’sTAGAGallery, IslandConclave, BootleggersAlley Galleryandthe AllianceoftheArts. Herworkcanalsobe foundinpublicand privatecollections locallyandinternationally.TheBorderlineConceptions exhibitcontinuesthroughDec.2. Galleryhoursare11:30a.m.to8 p.m.MondaythroughSaturdayand noonto6p.m.onSunday.

ArtsforACTGalleryislocatedat 2265FirstSt.indowntownFort Myers.

Newexhibits,holidayeventsat VisualArtsCenterinPuntaGorda

TheVisualArtsCenterinPuntaGordahas anotheractivescheduleinNovember.

TheHolidayMarketplaceartandcraftshow willtakeplaceSaturday,Nov.2from10a.m.to3 p.m.Sharethejoyofartthisseason.The HolidayMarketplaceisanartandcraftfestival featuringadiverseselectionofhandmadegifts andartwork.

TheHolidaysintheHallsalewillrunfrom Nov.7toDec.28.It’safestiveChristmaswonderlandshowcasingholidayornamentsand delightfulsmallgiftscraftedbymembersofthe VisualArtCenter.Eachartistwillhavearound5 feetofspacetoadornwiththeiruniqueholiday creations.

TheHolidayShowcaseunder$200saleruns Nov.14toDec.28.Diveintoatreasuretroveof 2D&3DArtallfor$200orless.Eachtalented artistcanshowcaseandsellupto6fabulous pieces.Allartmediumsarewelcome,andeverythingispricedat$200orunder.

TheBattleoftheBrushesGrandFinale RevealissetforNov.23at6p.m.Overthepast fiveweeks,sixlocalVIPcelebritieshavepartneredwithprofessionalartistsfromtheVisual ArtsCentertocraftone-of-a-kindcollectibleartworks.Theseteamshavebeenworkingsecretly, andtheircreationswillbeunveiledandauctionedlive duringtheGrandFinale.EnjoyanightfilledwithaDJ, deliciousfood,andanopenbar.Purchaseyourtickets nowandsupporttheVisualArtsCenterfundraiser.

ThreeexhibitscurrentlyondisplaythroughNov.8 includeTheStudentShowcase,Expressionsof GratitudeandtheSeaGrapeGalleryartists.

VisualArtsCenterislocatedat210MaudSt.in PuntaGorda.Formoreinfo,call941-639-8810orvisit www.visualartcenter.org

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PerryThompson

ArtusArnel

NaplesArtcraftersstartingnew seasonNov.9inCambierPark

TheNaples

Artcrafterswillhost theirfirstjuriedfine artandcraftshowof thenewseasonon Saturday,Nov.9.

Theeventshowcasestheworkof juriedlocalartists andcraftsmenwho willbesellingtheir paintings,jewelry, pottery,artglass, sculpturesandmore inlovelyCambier Park,whichislocatedon8thStreet South,justoneblock southof5thAve Southindowntown Naples.

Meetwellknown andemerging Naples’artistsinthiscelebrationofcreativity.Itwillbea wonderfulopportunitytoshoplocalandsupportyour artists.

Admissionisfree,andfreeparkingisnearby.The

showrunsfrom10 a.m.to4p.m.

TheNaples Artcrafterswasfoundedin1966asanonprofitorganization dedicatedtothesupportoflocalartistsand theencouragementof thedevelopmentof artisticendeavorsin theNaplesarea.The groupprovideslocal artistsandcraftsmena venuefordisplaying andsellingtheirwork bysponsoringjuried outdoorshowsduring theseason.

Theremaining 2024-25seasonhas showsinCambier Parkscheduledfor Dec.14,Feb.1,March8andApril12.TheJan.11art showwillbeheldinFleischmannPark.

FormoreabouttheNaplesArtcraftersgroup,visit onlineatnaplesartcrafters.com.

LiveMusic,Theatre, ArtExhibits,Concerts andSpecialEvents

ONGOING

CarrieTheMusical ThroughNov.3

CulturalParkTheatre, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-772-5862

VoicesandVotesexhibition ThroughNov.8

CapeCoralLibrary

921S.W.39thTerrace,CapeCoral www.leelibrary.net

Chicagothemusical ThroughNov.9

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

TheNaplesPlayers: Almost,Maine ThroughNov.10

PriceStudioTheater,TheNaples Players,7015thAve.S.,Naples 239-263-7990

BenButler ThroughNov.10

FloridaRepertoryTheatre, 2268BaySt.,FortMyers 239-332-4488

BarefootinthePark ThroughNov.16

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

BedroomFarce ThroughNov.17

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

GulfshorePlayhouse presentsAnythingGoes ThroughNov.24

MoranMainstage,BakerTheatre andEducationCenter, 100Goodlette-FrankRoad,Naples 239-261-7529

FRI-1

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

Obscuritygroupexhibit ThroughDec.1

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

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CHICAGO

ChicagothemusicalplaysnowthroughNov.9atBroadwayPalm DinnerTheatreinFortMyers.Fortickets,call239-278-4422.

Oops!We’reaTroupe presentsDisorderintheCourt AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-939-2787

LegendsConcertSeries:Brooks &DunnandGarthBrookstribute ParadiseCoastSportsComplex, 3940CityGateBlvd.,N,Naples 6-10p.m. www.legendsconcertseries.com

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

DanielJudeVendittiexhibit ThroughNov.27

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

LesleyMorrowexhibit ArtsforACTGallery 2265FirstSt.,FortMyers reception5-9p.m.,239-337-5050

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

FloridaMedleyexhibit byFloridaArtistsGroup Nov.1-30

AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers Openingreception5-7p.m. 239-939-2787

LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida: Dracula:AComedyofTerrors Nov.1-3

LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida 1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers 239-218-0481

CharlottePlayers: AShiningStarisBorn LangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 7:30p.m.,941-255-1022

WhitneyHackettexhibit ThroughNov.27 CapitalGallery, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Reception6p.m.,239-333-1933

RumoursATL Nov.1and2 TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers, 7p.m.,239-415-5667

BeautyandTheBeast Nov.1-3

TheBelleTheatre,2708Santa BarbaraBlvd.,#135,CapeCoral 239-323-5533

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

ABBAManiaCanada PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

CandlelightConcerts: TributetoAdele-6p.m. TributetoQueen-8:30p.m. Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 239-277-1700

TheBrokenHearts

TheMusicofTomPetty Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6:30p.m.,941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

LetterstoSala Nov.1-3

TheatreLab,FGCU, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers 239-745-4268

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

SAT-2

Rocker

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

ACMA:JeffersonRoss

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

HolidayMarketArt&CraftShow VisualArtsCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda 10a.m.-3p.m.941-639-8810

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

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

Nightrain GunsNRosesExperience Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6p.m.,941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

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

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

SeanChambers PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

MusicandArtNight

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

30-NOVEMBER2024 HappeningsMagazine

CandlelightConcerts: Mozart,Bach-6p.m. TributetoColdplay-8:30p.m. Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 239-277-1700

SUN-3

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

Remedy

BaysidePark,OldSanCarlosPark &1stStreet,FortMyersBeach 4-7p.m.,fortmyersbeach.org

NewYorkRhythm

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

FGCUJazzEnsembleConcert MusicBuildingFGCU, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers 3p.m.,free,239-745-4268

DeltaCrossing

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

LeatherandLaceDuo-5p.m. SalsaDanceParty-5p.m. Chicago,EarthWind&Fire,Blood Sweat&Tearstribute-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

BonitaSpringsConcertBand RiversidePark,Old41Road, BonitaSprings,2p.m. bonitaspringsconcertband.org

UltimateAnthem

ArenaRockTribute

Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte noon,941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

MON-4

FortMyersFilmFestivalT.G.I.M. SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7p.m.,239-333-1933

EdZiehm

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

TUE-5

Galleryopeningreception HarbourViewGallery,5789Cape HarbourDrive,suite104,Cape Coral,6-8p.m.,featuredartists SusanPriessandShirleyHales, www.harbourviewgallery.com

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

DuelingPianos-6:30p.m. TheFirmJazz&Blues-6:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

WED-6

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

LatinDancewithAngela RooftopSculptureGarden, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Lesson6:30p.m.,Partyat7:30 p.m.withDJJulz,239-333-1933

LatinDanceSocial-6p.m. Eaglesand BobSegertribute-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

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

FGCUPercussion EnsembleConcert U.TobeRecitalHall, MusicBuildingFGCU, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,free,239-745-4268

THU-7

SmokinAces

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

LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida: Dracula:AComedyofTerrors Nov.7-10

LaboratoryTheaterofFlorida 1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers 239-218-0481

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

MeettheartistsatHirdieGirdie HirdieGirdieArtGallery, 2490LibraryWay,Sanibel 10a.m.-8p.m. www.hirdiegirdiegallery.com

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

AMERICANA COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

MattHannamopens,7pm JeffersonRoss

SATURDAY,NOV.2

RayBooneopens,7pm DavidG.Smith

SATURDAY,NOV.16

PeteBensenopens,7pm BlueCactus

SATURDAY,NOV.23

ALLFAITHSUNITARIANCONGREGATION 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers

Doorsopenat6:30pm.Ticketsatthedoor.

SONGWRITERSONTHE PLAZA

FredBall,J.D.Lashley &GarethRockliffe

TUESDAY,NOV.12 at6pm

CornogPlaza,FortMyersLibrary,Downtown FREE-Bringchairorblanket. Showmovesindoorsdependingonweather Dec.10,Jan.14,Feb.11,March11,April8&May13

SINGER-SONGWRITERCIRCLE-Sundays2pm-AllFaiths

VisitourFacebookpageandwebsite formoreinfo&fullcalendarofevents www.americanacma.org

THU-7continued FGCUWindChamberEnsembles U.TobeRecitalHall, MusicBuildingFGCU, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,free,239-745-4268

HolidayArtShows ThroughDec.28

VisualArtsCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda 941-639-8810

JoeyFiato TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, 5-9p.m.,www.thecenterbar.com

MercatoNightswithStartMeUp MercatoEventLawn,Naples 6:30-8:30p.m. www.experiencemercato.com

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

SudamericaLatinGroove PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

ConcertinthePark: SheenaBrook FourFreedomsPark, 4818TarponCt.,CapeCoral 5-8p.m.www.capecoral.gov

FRI-8

LetterstoSala Nov.8-10

TheatreLab,FGCU, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers 239-745-4268

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

CookingfortheArts: AnEveninginHavana SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 6p.m.,239-333-1933

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

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

N OVEMBER C ALENDAR

LatinDanceSocial-5p.m. BillPence-5p.m. Goldtones-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

NaplesConcertBand CambierPark,Naples 2-4p.m.naplesconcertband.org

JustinMoore

JustinMooreheadlinesCountryJamNaplesonNov.16at ParadiseCoastSportsComplex.Forticketsandinfo,visit onlineatwww.countryjamnaples.com

SoapyTuna

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

Temptations&FourTopstribute

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

HigherGround

PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

SAT-9

JoeVolpe

TikiHutBar&GrillatDolphinKey Resort,1502MiramarSt.,Cape Coral,7:30-10:30p.m., 239-540-8454

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

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

NaplesArtcrafters

FineArt&CraftsShow CambierPark, 5808thSt.S.,Naples 10a.m.-4p.m., www.naplesartcrafters.com

BlackberrySmoke

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 7p.m.,239-481-4849

MarlowRosado PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

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

BeautyandTheBeast Nov.9&10 TheBelleTheatre,2708Santa BarbaraBlvd.,#135,CapeCoral 239-323-5533

NaplesJazzmasters DixielandBand RiverParkCommunityCenter, 30111thSt.N.,Naples 2-4p.m., www.thenaplesjazzsociety.com

DiscoDanceParty-6p.m. TheTapMonkeys-6p.m. Motowntribute-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

SUN-10

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

TheEcho BaysidePark,OldSanCarlosPark &1stStreet,FortMyersBeach 4-7p.m.,fortmyersbeach.org

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

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

GulfCoastSymphony: AnAmericanSalute BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 7p.m.,239-481-4849

BluesandBloodysConcertSeries TheCenterBar, ThePromenadeatBonitaBay, 26811S.BayDrive,BonitaSprings, LCWilliams&TheDriverat1p.m., CrystalShawandaat3:30p.m. www.thecenterbar.com

LeeCountyCommunityBand MarinerHighSchool, 701ChiquitaBlvd.,CapeCoral 3p.m.,www.leecountyband.org

MON-11

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

TUE-12

ACMASongwriterson thePlaza:FredBall,J.D.Lashley, andGarethRockliffe AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 6p.m.,www.americanacma.org

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

RatPackHolidayShow ThroughNov.16

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

ACMASongwritersonthePlaza: FredBall,J.D.Lashley andGarethRockliffe FortMyersRegionalLibrary,Cornog Plaza,2450FirstSt.FortMyers 6p.m.,www.americanacma.org

ErichDanceParty-6:30p.m. TheFirmJazz&Blues-6:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

WED-13

JoshRowand

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

MannheimSteamrollerChristmas

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

CandlelightConcerts: Vivaldi’sFourSeason-6p.m. TributetoTaylorSwift-8:30p.m. Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 239-277-1700

LatinDanceSocial-6p.m. BoogieNightzBand-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

FGCUSaxophone

StudioChamberConcert

U.TobeRecitalHall, MusicBuildingFGCU, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,free,239-745-4268

N OVEMBER C ALENDAR

HyggeNightMarket AlliancefortheArts, 10091McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 5-8p.m.,239-939-2787

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

THU-14

TheBoots

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

StruggleJennings

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

AURA

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

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

JohnnyRogersBand:Elvis, RoyOrbison,BuddyHolly andJerryLeeLewistribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

FGCUSymphonicBandConcert U.TobeRecitalHall, MusicBuildingFGCU, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,free,239-745-4268

EveningonFifth 5thAvenueSouth,Naples 6:30-9:30p.m.,239-248-4151

FRI-15

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

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

AirSupply BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 7:30p.m.,239-481-4849

TonyDavid-6p.m. SmokinAces-6:30p.m. RCSmithComedy-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

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

Schism-Tooltribute Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte 6p.m.,941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

NeilDiamondand BarbraStreisandtribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7p.m.239-405-8566

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

Martin PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

SAT-16

BadLatitude

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

13thAnnualBrew-Ha-Ha CraftBeerFestival MercatoEventLawn,Naples 5-8p.m. www.experiencemercato.com

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

Badfish-ATributetoSublime, Seranation,WillEvans TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839

ACMA:DavidG.Smith AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers RayBooneopens,7p.m., www.americanacma.org

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

CountryJamNaples ParadiseCoastSportsComplex, 3940CityGateBlvd.,N,Naples JustinMoore,WalkerMontgomery andAustinSnell,4-11p.m. www.countryjamnaples.com

VanessaCollier PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

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

RewindBand

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

GulfCoastSymphony: BeethovenSymphonyNo.8 Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-277-1700

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

SUN-17

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

JoeYeoman

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

Cars&Coffee239 Mercato,Naples 9-11a.m. www.experiencemercato.com

WheelofFortuneLive

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

ThunderBeach

BaysidePark,OldSanCarlosPark &1stStreet,FortMyersBeach 4-7p.m.,fortmyersbeach.org

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

NisitaConcertSeries:Jossecarlo RomoandMichaelBaron U.TobeRecitalHall, MusicBuildingFGCU, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers 3p.m.,239-745-4268

TheFloridaPhilharmonic BurntStorePresbyterianChurch, 11330BurntStoreRd,PuntaGorda 3:30p.m.,941-529-6094

NaplesDixielandJazzBand CambierPark,Naples 2-4p.m., www.thenaplesjazzsociety.com

Leather&LaceDuo-5p.m. SalsaDanceParty-5p.m. Deb&TheDynamics-6p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

SouthwestFloridaConcertBand SouthFortMyersHighSchool, 14020PlantationRoad,FortMyers 2p.m. southwestfloridaconcertband.org

MON-18

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

GulfCoastSymphony: BeethovenSymphonyNo.8 Music&ArtsCommunityCenter, 13411ShireLane,FortMyers 3p.m.,239-277-1700

TUE19

98Degreesinconcert

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

DuelingPianos-6:30p.m.

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

BillBeck

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

FGCUSymphonicBandConcert SouthFortMyersHighSchool, 1420PlantationRoadFortMyers 7p.m.,free,239-745-4268

MoviesontheLawn: TheWizardofOz MercatoEventLawn,Naples 5:45p.m. www.experiencemercato.com

WED-20

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

TheNaplesPlayers: AChristmasStorythemusical ThroughDec.22

KizzieTheater,TheNaplesPlayers, 7015thAve.S.,Naples 239-263-7990

TomPetty,Creedence andAmericatribute

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

N OVEMBER C ALENDAR

WineandPaint,RooftopKaraoke RooftopSculptureGarden, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Wineandpaint6:30p.m., karaoke8p.m.,239-333-1933

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

ForbiddenBroadway’s GreatestHits ThroughDec.7

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

LatinDanceSocial-6p.m. Queentribute-7p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

THU-21

SmokinAces

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

CharlottePlayerspresents NoSexPlease:It’sChristmas Nov.21-24

LangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022

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

LimitedEdition

BaysidePark,OldSanCarlosPark &1stStreet,FortMyersBeach 5-8p.m.,fortmyersbeach.org

FGCUWindOrchestraConcert LelyHighSchool, 1LelyHighSchoolBlvd.,Naples 7p.m.,free,239-745-4268

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

RodStewarttribute CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 7p.m.,239-549-3000

Newsboys

BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 7p.m.,239-481-4849

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

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

ZachBartholomew &DavidFernandez PerformingArtsCenter,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

FRI-22

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

JoeYeomanBand BaysidePark,OldSanCarlosPark &1stStreet,FortMyersBeach 5-8p.m.,fortmyersbeach.org

AChristmasCarolthemusical ThroughDec.25

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

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

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

SmokinAces-6:30p.m. JimmyKeyscomedy-7p.m. FrankieValliand BeeGeestribute-7:30p.m. CapeCabaretDinnerTheatre, 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000

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

ChamberMusicSeries: ViolinLegends-Ysaye’sLegacy SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-333-1933

CelebratingBroadway withMarkSanders PerformingArtsCenter,10150Bonita BeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

Rushour-TributetoRush Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte p.m.,941-235-3675 VIPattwistedfork.freshtix.com

FRI - 23 continued

Emerging Playwrights Festival: Waterlogged by Robin O’Connell TheatreLab, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S , Fort Myers 7:30 p m , free, 239-745-4268

SAT - 23

The Boots

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

Garden Festival Nov 23 - 24

Edison and Ford Winter Estates 2350 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 9 a m – 4 p m , 239-334-7419

The Tap Monkeys - 6 p.m.

Salsa Dance tribute - 6 p m

Chicago Heat - 6:30 p.m.

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

Frankie Valli, Four Seasons, Jersey Boys & Bee Gees tribute

The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs

7:30 p m 239-405-8566

ACMA: Blue Cactus

All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers

Pete Bensen opens, 7 p m , www americanacma org

Retro Rooftop Dance Party

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

Guilty Pleasure

Bayside Park, Old San Carlos Park & 1st Street, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 8 p m , fortmyersbeach org

Smokin Aces

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

Gary Hoey

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

Auditions for Something Rotten Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd , Cape Coral 10 a m , 239-772-5862

SUN - 24

ACMA Songwriters Circle

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

Dirty Work

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

Bill Pence - 5 p.m.

Ladies & Gentlemen of Motown - 7 p m

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

AURA

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

Bluegrass Concert Series: HWY 41 South

Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 3 p m , 239-939-2787

Rock Candy Bayside Park, Old San Carlos Park & 1st Street, Fort Myers Beach 5 - 8 p m , fortmyersbeach org

Candlelight Concerts:

Neo Soul Favorites - 6 p.m.

Best of The Beatles - 8:30 p.m.

Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers 239-277-1700

Rock the Stage

SW Florida Semifinals

The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd , Fort Myers, www rockthestageswfl com

Emerging Playwrights Festival: Soul Magnet Beneath the Limestone by Dane Futrell TheatreLab, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S , Fort Myers 7:30 p m , free, 239-745-4268

MON - 25

Laurie and Rusty Wright

The Center Bar,

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

Greetings Through Dec 22

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

TUE

- 26

Wendy Renee

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

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Through Dec 15

Florida Repertor y Theatre, 2268 Bay St , Fort Myers 239-332-4488

The Fir m Jazz & Blues Quintet

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

WED - 27

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

Josh Rowand

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

Latin Dance Social - 6 p m

Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow tribute - 7 p m

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

THU - 28

Smokin Aces

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

Another Night Before Christmas Through Dec 25

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

FRI - 29

Radio Road

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

Holiday Nights on the Lawn Through Dec 1

Cape Coral City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd 4 - 8 p m , www capecoral gov

Deb & The Dynamics - 6 p m

Tony David - 6 p.m.

Atilio & Diane - 6:30 p m

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

Donna Summer, Etta James, Pointer Sisters, Madonna and Aretha Franklin tribute

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

Hardwired - A Tribute to Metallica

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

Relentless Fire

The Center Bar,

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

Annual Edison Holiday Nights Through Jan 5

Edison and Ford Winter Estates 2350 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers 239-334-7419

SAT - 30

Red Hannah

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

Charlotte Players presents No Sex Please: It’s Christmas Through Dec 15

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

Tina Tur ner, Celine Dion and Cher tribute

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

Jacob’s Ladder

The Center Bar,

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

Classic Car Fest

Cape Coral Museum of Histor y 544 Cultural Park Blvd , Cape Coral 10 a m - 1 p m , 239-772-7037

The Linkin Park Tribute, Nirvanna - Tribute to Nirvana

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

VIP at twistedfork freshtix com

Bill Pence - 5 p.m.

Jersey Beat - 6:30 p m

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

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

JeffersonRoss,BlueCactus, DavidG.SmithonACMAstage

TheAmericanaCommunity MusicAssociationkeepsthe livemusicgoingwithintimate concertsattheirlisteningroom inFortMyers.

Theupcomingscheduleat theACMAlisteningroom includesJonShainonOct.26, JeffersonRossonNov.2, DavidC.SmithonNov.16, BlueCactusonNov.23and CliffEberhardtwithLouise MosrieonDec.7.

TheACMAwelcomesback theirfavoriteBaptizerofthe Gumbo,witharichwhiskey voice,JeffersonRossonNov. 2.SouthernfolkartistJefferson Rossisasongwriter,singer, guitarslingerandpainterweavingstoriesfortheearsandtheeyes.Basedin ThePeachState,Jeffersontravels throughouttheU.S.andEuropeperforminghisoriginalmusicanddisplays hisartatfestivalsandgalleriesacross theSouth.

JeffersonRoss-Nov.2

CarolinaduoofStephStewartand MarioArnez,makeDreamCountry:a blendofgrit,glitz,groove,andtwang thatevokesacelestialsoundscapeof mid-centuryheartbreakandharkens comparisonseclecticandiconicas BobbieGentry,FleetwoodMac,and DavidBowie.

DavidG.Smith-Nov.16

INDYWeekamongothers. Followingtheircriticallyacclaimed2017debutanda stringofsinglesin2020, StrangerAgainsawtheband takingtheirsoundtoanambitiousnew plane,wherecountry-rockandlightpsychedeliamingle,vocalssoaringover twangyslideguitarsandpropulsive basslines.

PeteBensenwillopentheshowon Nov.23.

LocalsongwriterMattHannamwill opentheshowonNov.2.

DavidG.SmithwillbeontheACMA stageNov.16.Davidwasrecently acceptedasaJuriedArtistbyNoelPaul Stookey(Peter,Paul&Mary)Music-ToLifeorg.Heisa2008International SongCompetitionfirstplacewinner,a RobertOermannDISCoveryaward recipient,andtwo-timeISCsemifinalist.

Heperformsattheprestigious BluebirdCaféinNashvillewherehis showsareregularlysoldout.Davidhas released11albumsandMaryGauthier andKebMomakeappearancesonfour ofthemtoincludeaduetwithMary called“Shine.”

Hehasthreenationwide#1singles andfournationwide#1albumsto includehislatestrelease,Witness Trees,ontheRootsMusicReport (RMR)Folk&Alt-FolkCharts.Hissingle“RiverGonnaTalk”,wasanationwide2023#1addontheNACCchart andreached#1inthenationonRadio GuitarOne'sTop30AmericanaChart. ACMAmemberRayBoonewillstart theshowonNov.16.

TheACMAwelcomesBlueCactus onNov.23.BlueCactus,theNorth

Theirsophomorealbum,Stranger Again,releasedin2021onSleepyCat Records,nabbedenthusiasticattention fromtastemakersincludingNo Depression,AmericanSongwriter, FLOODMagazine,Talkhouse,and

Doorsopenat6:30p.m.formostlisteningroomshows.TheACMAlistening roomislocatedatAllFaithsUnitarian Congregation,2756McGregorBlvd., FortMyers.Formoredetailsand schedules,visitwww.americanacma.org orfollowthemonFacebook.

BlueCactus-Nov.23

GulfCoastSymphonylaunchesnew seasonwithmultipleperformances

GulfCoast Symphonylaunchesits 30thAnniversary Seasonwithfourperformancesshowcasing itsbreadthofprogramming.

OnSunday,Nov.10 at7pm,thesymphony willperformAn AmericanSaluteat BarbaraB.Mann PerformingArtsHallat FSWinFortMyers. Thisconcertisa Veteran’sDay Celebration,saluting ourtroopsandfirst responders,andwill featureprojected,historicalimagesfromEllis Island,narrationfrom immigrantlettersas theyenteredAmerica forthefirsttime,alltoPeterBoyer’sEllis Island,andotherenthrallingmusic.

TheGulfCoastJazzCollectivewill openitsseasononThursday,Nov.14at 7p.m.withtheMusicofCharlesMingus, ChristianMcBride,andtheCollective’s ownBrandonRobertsonattheMusic andArtsCommunityCenter(MACC)at 13411ShireLaneinFortMyers.

Robertsonwillperformuprightbass alongwithpianistZachBartholomew andmusicdirectorPaulGavinondrums andfeatureadynamictwo-hornsection.

Thefollowingweekend,theGulf CoastSymphonywillstartits30thseasonbyperformingBeethovenSymphony No.8andKevinPutsMarimba Concerto.Oftendescribedas Beethoven’smostcheerfulsymphony,

thisworkbrimswith playfulrhythms,innovativeorchestration, andvibrantenergy. Additionally,Kevin PutsMarimba Concertoisadelightful,lyricalpieceof marimbaandchamber musicinspiredby Mozart’spianoconcertos.Performanceswill beNov.16at7:30 p.m.andNov.17at3 p.m.attheMACC. Andlastbutnot least,theSouthwest FloridaTheatre Companyopensits seasonwithForbidden Broadway’sGreatest HitsonNov.20and runsthroughDec.7at theMACC.

ExperienceBroadway’sgreatesthitsin thishilarious,loving,andendlessly entertainingtributetosomeoftheatre’s mostcherishedstarsandsongwriters. ThisshowparodiesBroadwaywithwit, charm,andhystericallyrics.

Fortickets,calltheGulfCoast Symphonyboxofficeat239-277-1700or visitwww.guflcoastsymphony.org

BonitaSpringsConcertBandstartsseasonNov.3

TheBonitaSpringsConcertBandwillpresentitsfirstconcertoftheseasononSunday,Nov.3at2p.m.atRiverside ParkinDowntownOldBonitaSprings.Theband’sspecial guestvocalistwillbeHeatherIvyandguestconductorDr.Cody Birdwell.

TheNovemberconcertisdedicatedtoAmerica.Heather willsingThe“BattleHymnoftheRepublic”and“USAMedley”. TheBandwillperform“MyOldKentuckyHome”,“Starsand StripesForever”andmayotherfavorites.CodyBirdwellis DirectorofbandsattheUniversityofKentuckyandwillconduct the“KentuckyPease.”

HeatherIvy,internationallyacclaimedsoprano,hasmade hercareerdazzlingaudiencesonbothlandandseawith Broadway,OperaandPopfavorites.Herextraordinarytalent andgenuinewarmthshinesthrougheverythingshedoes.Her professionalcareerbeganontheconcertstagesofNewYork CityandtheBroadwayInternationalTourofDisney’sBeauty

andtheBeast.Shehasperformedinmultiplemusicalsaround theUSsuchasincludingtheOff-BroadwaygemChristmas Wrappings,andclassicslikeTheMusicMan,GuysandDolls, andLittleWomen,aswellasoperasDonGiovanni,Elisir D'amore,andLeNozzediFigaro.

Asasymphonicsoloist,Heatherhasappearedmultiple timeswiththeNaplesPhilharmonic,SouthwestFlorida SymphonyOrchestra,andtheGulfCoastSymphony,aswell assymphonicconcertbandsthroughoutFlorida.

MembersareunderthedirectionofGarySmithwhoretired after24yearsasconductoroftheUniversityofIllinois MarchingIlliniBandandSymphonicBand.Thisisthe11th seasonthatGaryhasledtheband.Garysays“thetalentof thesemusiciansistremendous,ranginginagefrom16to90.”

Becomea“FriendoftheBand,”andfindoutmoreat www.bonitaspringsconcertband.org.Theconcertwillalsobe replayedlaterintheweekonFacebook.

MaestroAndrewKurtz

DefLeppard,Train,BradPaisley headlineHarvestNightsMusicFestivalinJanuary

ThestarswillshineonJan.10-12 assomeofthebiggestnamesinentertainmentwilltakethestageattheJohn JimmieRodeoGroundsinImmokalee. CountrymusicsuperstarBradPaisley, Rock&RollHallofFameinductedDef Leppard,andGrammyAward-winning bandTrainwillallheadlinethethree-day charityevent.

"The"HarvestNightsMusicFestival" isthepremiermusiceventoftheyearin SWFL,"saysMeganMaloney,president oftheCharityPros,aFortMyersnonprofitorganization."Thisiswherewe bringsomeofthebestartistsandbands togetherwiththeirfansandthecommunity,allforawonderfulcharitable cause."

TheCharityProshasselectedthe ImmokaleeFoundation,Guadalupe Center,andtheCancerAllianceNetwork asbeneficiariesofthisyear'sannual Festival."Welovetheworkthatallof theseorganizationsdoforthechildren andfamiliesintheircommunity,"continuesMegan,"theirmissionsalignwith oursattheCharityProsinmakingadifferenceinachild'slife."

Theentertainmentcontinuesall weekend,featuringDonFelder,formerly oftheEagles,TylerHubbardofFlorida GeorgiaLine,multi-platinumrockband Tesla,TerriClark,AlanaSpringsteen, TedMontana,AmericanIdolfinalistsWill Moseley,JackBlockerandCasey BishopwithRockRepublic,andlocal

favoritestheBenAllenBandandMaiden Cane.

Friday’sschedulesincludesTrain, DonFelder,TerriClarkandtheBen AllenBand.

Saturday’slineupisDefLeppard, Tesla,TedMontana,MaidenCaneand CaseyBishopwithRockRepublic.

Sunday’sscheduleincludesBrad Paisley,TylerHubbard,Alana Springsteen,WillMoseleyandJack Blocker.

TheHarvestNightsMusicFestival willfeatureaFestivalVillagewithlive entertainmentbeforeandafterthemain stageconcerts,anarrayofartsand craftsbooths,localbusinessactivations, andvariousfoodtrucks.On-sitecampingisalsoavailableforRVs,trailers, andcampers.

Festivalticketsareonsalenow.The charityeventofferssingle-dayand three-daytickets,includingpremierVIP seating,apartypit,reservedseating,a grandstand,andlawnseating.Concert tickets,prepaidparking,andcampsites areallavailableat www.thecharitypros.org.

Vendorapplicationsandmoreinfois availableatwww.thecharitypros.org

Youcansupporttheeventandallof thecharityorganizationsthroughfestival sponsorshipanddonoropportunitiesby contacting Chante@chanteconnects.com

DefLeppard

BradPaisley

TheTemptations&TheFourTops atSeminoleCasinoHotelMarch7

LegendarysinginggroupsThe TemptationsandTheFourTops willbringtheir40thAnniversary TourtoSeminoleCasinoHotel ImmokaleeMarch7at8pm.

TheTemptations,often referredtoas“AmericanMusic Royalty,”areworld-renowned superstarsofentertainment, reveredfortheirphenomenalcatalogofmusicandprolificcareer. TheTemptations,throughoutthe group’sevolution,haveproduced 53BillboardHot100Hitsingles, includingfourthatbecame#1Popsingles: “MyGirl,”“ICan’tGetNexttoYou,”“Just MyImagination,”and“PapaWasaRollin’ Stone.”Additionally,theyreleased43Top 10R&Bhitsingles,14ofwhichwere#1 R&Bhits,includingtimelessclassicssuch as“Ain’tTooProudtoBeg,”“BeautyIs OnlySkinDeep,”“IWishItWouldRain,” andsongsinfluencedbytheirfunk/psychedelicsoulsoundincluding“HappyPeople,” and“ShakeyGround.”Thegroupalsohas 16#1R&BAlbums.TheTemptation’s60yearhistoryspansboththe20thand21st

centuriesandtheirmusictranscendsgenerations.

TheFourTopshadtheirfirstMotownhit, “BabyINeedYourLoving”in1964,making themstars.Their1960strackrecordonthe labelisindispensabletoanyretrospective ofthedecade.“ICan’tHelpMyself(Sugar Pie,HoneyBunch),”ano.1R&BandPop smashin1965,isoneofMotown’slongestrunningcharttoppers;itwasquicklyfollowedby“It’sTheSameOldSong”(#2 R&B/#5pop).Theircommercialpeakwasa romantictrilogy:the#1“ReachOutI’llBe

There,”“StandingInTheShadowsOf Love”(#2R&B/#6pop)and“Bernadette” (#3R&B/#4pop),anextraordinaryrunof instantHolland-Dozier-Hollandclassics. Othertophitsinclude“AskTheLonely,” “SomethingAboutYou,”“YouKeep RunningAway,”coversof“WalkAway Renee”and“IfIWereACarpenter,”“When SheWasMyGirl,”“It’sAllInTheGame,” “StillWater(Love)”and“Ain’tNoWoman (LikeTheOneI’veGot).”

TicketsareavailablefromTicketmaster oratwww.moreinparadise.com.

TheFourTops

TheTemptations

ArtsBonitawelcomesSeanChambers, VanessaCollier,GaryHoeyinNovember

ArtsBonitastartsanotheractivemonth ofgreatmusiconNov.1at7:30p.m.witha performancebyAbbaManiaCanadaatthe PerformingArtsCenterinBonitaSprings.

BlueslegendSeanChamberswillperformNov.2at7:30p.m.Chambersbegan hiscareerin1998playingguitarontour withChicagoblueslegendHubertSumlin. Whiletouringwithhim,Chamberswasrecognizedasoneofthetop50bluesguitaristsofthelastcenturybyBritain’s GuitaristMagazine.Healsoreleasedhis debutalbum,StrongTemptation,thatsame year.Chambershasreleasedmanyhighly acclaimedalbumssincethen.Afterthe releaseofTheRockHouseSessionsin 2011,itwasnominatedbytheBluesBlast MusicAwardsfor“BestBluesRockAlbum oftheYear.”His2017,albumTrouble& Whiskeyand2018albumWelcometoMy BluesbothchartedontheBillboardBlues AlbumsChartformultipleweeks.Hislatest album,That’sWhatI’mTalkin’About,was releasedin2021asatributetoHubert Sumlin.

SudamericaLatinGroovewillperform FromBoliviatoUSAonNov.7at7:30p.m.

SouthFlorida’sHigherGroundbandwill beonstageNov.8at7:30p.m.Thisyoung andelectrifyinggrouphasbeenthrilling crowdsfromMiamitoPalmBeachwithan incrediblemixofhitsongsspanningevery genre.Whetherit’sclassicrockfromElton John,theswaggerofJay-Z,orthepop magicofArianaGrande,HigherGround deliversitall.

MarlowRosadopresentsMambo!On Nov.9at7:30p.m.

Martinwillperformcountryoriginalsand coversonNov.15at7:30p.m.

AnEveningwithVanessaCollieris

scheduledforNov.16at7:30p.m.Collier isanartisttorackupmanyaccoladesin thestartingyearsofhercareer—eight BluesMusicAward(BMA)nominations,a BluesBlastAwardnomination,firstplacein theInternationalSongwritingCompetition, andsomanymorehugeaccomplishments.

ZachBartholomew&DavidFernandez present“TheLostCity”onNov.21at7:30 p.m.

CelebratingBroadwaywithMark SandersissetforNov.22at7:30p.m. whenhepaystributetoJerryHerman.

GaryHoey’sHoHoHoeyTourstopsin BonitaonNov.23at7:30p.m.GaryHoey madehisnameknownin1987afteran auditionwithOzzyOsbourne.Thoughit wasafailedaudition,Osbournecouldsee histalentandencouragedHoeytomoveto LosAngelestoexpandthat.Hiscareerskyrocketedin1992,thankstohiscoverof “HocusPocus,”whichputhimon Billboard’sTop5RockTracks.22original albumsandmanycoverslater,GaryHoey isnowrecognizedasoneofthetop100 guitaristsofalltime.

ThePerformingArtsCenter,islocated at10150BonitaBeachRoadinBonita Springs.Fortickets,call239-495-8989or visitonlineatwww.artsbonita.org.

LeeCountyCommunityBandtoperformNov.10

TheLeeCountyCommunityBandwilllaunchits2024-25 seasonwithASalutetoOurMilitaryonNov.10withaconcert atMarinerHighSchool,701ChiquitaBlvd.,CapeCoral.Free ofcharge(donationswelcome),theconcertstartsat3p.m.

UnderthedirectionofGilPeltola,thebandwillinviteaudiencememberstotakeatripdownmemorylanewithlively marches,oldfavorites,andpatrioticanthems,including“The BlueandtheGray,”ArmedForcesSalute,“AmericanPatrol” andTheHomefront:MusicalMemoriesofWorldWarII.Bring thekids,sitback,andenjoyanafternoonofgreatmusic.

ThebandperformssixconcertsbetweenNovemberand April;alltakeplaceatMarinerHighSchool,beginningat3p.m. AdditionalconcertdatesareDec.8,Jan.12,Feb.16,March 16andApril13.

AlegendinSouthwestFlorida,the60-memberadultbandis comprisedofcareerandamateurmusiciansandwelcomes newmemberseveryyear.Personsinterestedinjoiningmay phone239-600-9052orcontactthebandat Leecountycommunityband@gmail.com.

Foradditionalinformation,visitwww.leecountyband.org

GaryHoey

SeanChambers

VanessaCollier

UPCOMINGTRIBUTESHOWSCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY,OCT.30

Oktoberfest:Bonita/NaplesRotary Club&TheStageFundraiser

THURSDAY,OCT.31

Halloween-closed

FRIDAY,NOV.1

TheRatPack

SATURDAY,NOV.2

FabulousGirlsofMotown andExcitingLadiesofDisco

THURSDAY,NOV.7

ABBA

FRIDAY,NOV.8

TheTemptations,TheFourTops

SATURDAY,NOV.9

RodStewart,LindaRonstadt, TomJonesandMeatLoaf

THURSDAY,NOV.14

JohnnyRogersBand:BuddyHolly, RoyOrbison,Elvis,JerryLeeLewis

FRIDAY,NOV.15

NeilDiamond&BarbraStreisand

SATURDAY,NOV.16

MajestyofRock-Journey&Styx

WEDNESDAY,NOV.20

TomPetty,America, CreedenceClearwaterRevival

THURSDAY,NOV.21

AlterEagles

FRIDAY,NOV.22

RollingStones,SteveMiller BandandDoobieBrothers

SATURDAY,NOV.23

FrankieValli,FourSeasons, JerseyBoys,BeeGees

THURSDAY,NOV.28

Thanksgiving-closed

FRIDAY,NOV.29

DonnaSummer,EttaJames,Madonna PointerSisters,ArethaFranklin

SATURDAY,NOV.30

TinaTurner,CelineDion,Cher

WEDNESDAY,DEC.4

TheTemptations,TheFourTops

THURSDAY,DEC.5

FabulousGirlsofMotown andExcitingLadiesofDisco

FRIDAY,DEC.6

NeilDiamond&BarbraStreisand

SATURDAY,DEC.7

FleetwoodMac&StevieNicks

WEDNESDAY,DEC.11

MikeImbasciani&HisBluezRockerz tributetogreatestguitarplayers

THURSDAY,DEC.12 AlterEagles

FRIDAY,DEC.13

TBA

SATURDAY,DEC.14

RodStewart,LindaRonstadt, TomJonesandMeatLoaf

WENESDAY,DEC.18

TBA

THURSDAY,DEC.19

TBA

FRIDAY,DEC.20

JanisJoplin,JefferosnAirplane, Cream,TheBirds,CSNY, BuffaloSpringfield,GratefulDead

SATURDAY,DEC.21

TBA

THURSDAY,DEC.26

JohnnyRogersBand:BuddyHolly, RoyOrbison,Elvis,JerryLeeLewis, BrendaLee&PatsyCline

FRIDAY,DEC.27

AlmostABBAandMammaMia

SATURDAY,DEC.28 AlterEagles

SUNDAY,DEC.29

BeeGees,Simon&Garfunkel, Crosby,Stills,Nash&Young

AnnualChamberconcertseriesbegins Nov.22atSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter

TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter isexcitedtostartoffthe2024-2025 “EdgeofYourSeat”Seasonwiththefirst Chamberconcert,ViolinLegends: Ysaye’sLegacyonFriday,Nov.22at 7:30p.m.

TheconcertwillbeheldintheGrand Atriumwithasettingthatwillgiveeveryoneprimeseatingtoseemastersof theircraftinthechambermusicscene. Baskinunbridledemotionandvirtuosity asstarviolinistsJenniferFrautschi, BenjaminBeilman,andArnaud Sussmannshineinaneveningofevocativeworksforsoloviolin,stringquartet andpiano.Theywillbeaccompaniedby BethGutermanonviola,NickCanellakis oncelloandMichaelStephenBrownon piano.Theshowwillfeaturemusicof ChaussonandYsaye,twoarchitectsof modernviolinperformance.

EugèneYsaÿe'smusiciscelebrated foritsvirtuosity,emotionaldepth,and innovationinviolintechnique.ABelgianviolinistandcomposer,Ysaÿewasknownasthe"KingoftheViolin,"andhiscompositionsreflecthismasteryoftheinstrument.Hismost famousworks,theSixSonatasforSoloViolin,Op.27,showcasearangeoftechnicalchallengesandexpressivepossibilities,blendingelementsofBaroqueformswiththeRomantic spirit.Ysaÿe'smusicoftenfeaturesrichharmonies,intricate bowingtechniques,andalyrical,almostvocalquality,pushing theboundariesofviolinplayinginhistime.Hiscompositions

continuetobeatouchstonefor violinists,offeringbothtechnical masteryandprofoundmusical expression.

AmericanviolinistBenjamin Beilmanisacclaimedgloballyfor hispassionateperformances,rich tone,andlyricism.

JenniferFrautschi,atwo-time Grammynominee,hasappeared withmajororchestraslikethe ChicagoSymphonyandLos AngelesPhilharmonicandperformedatrenownedchamber musicfestivals.

ArnaudSussmann,winnerofa 2009AveryFisherCareerGrant, isartisticdirectoroftheChamber MusicSocietyofPalmBeachand adistinguishedviolinist.

BethGutermanChu,principal violaoftheSt.LouisSymphony, isanavidchambermusicianand recordingartist.

CellistNicholasCanellakishasperformedgloballyandis artisticdirectorofChamberMusicSedona.

PianistandcomposerMichaelStephenBrown,a2018 LincolnCenterEmergingArtistAwardwinner,hasperformed withnumerousorchestrasandatprestigiousfestivals.

TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenterisat2301FirstSt.in thehistoricdowntownFortMyersRiverDistrict.Fortickets andinfo,call239-333-1933orvisitwww.sbdac.com

SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokaleewillhostTheManinBlack:A TributetoJohnnyCashSaturday,Feb8at8p.m.Withhisstrikingly similarlooks,baritonevoice,andspot-onmannerisms,ShawnBarker’s uncannyresemblancetotheoriginal“ManInBlack”revitalizesthetrue characterandspiritofMr.Cashhimself,oneofAmerica’sgreatest musicalicons,foratrulyone-of-a-kindshow.

TheenergeticshowfeaturesBarkerincharacterthroughoutthe entireevening,walkingtheaudiencethrougheacheraofCash’slife andmusic,includinghitslike“FolsomPrisonBlues,”“IWalkTheLine,” “ABoyNamedSue,”“Hurt”and“RingofFire,”completewithafull backingband.Barker’sfirstManInBlackshowwasheldin2004ata casinoinNiagaraFallsandhehassinceperformedover1,000shows in12countries,sellingmorethanhalfamillionticketsoverthecourse ofhiscareer.

Ticketsstartat$68andareavailablefromTicketmasteroronlineat www.moreinparadise.com.Attendeesmustbe21andolder.Parkingis free.

BethGutermanChu

FallconcertseasonstartsatTribbyArtsCenter

ShellPoint’sTribbyArtsCenter’s2024-2025Fine&Performing ArtsseasonkicksoffwithapairofNovemberconcerts.

RumoursATL:AFleetwoodMacTributewillperformFriday, Nov.1andSaturday,Nov.2at7p.m.

PremierFleetwoodMactributebandRumoursATLhasbeen takingtheU.S.bystormsince2014.RenownedfortheirelectrifyingandauthenticrenditionsofFleetwoodMac’sgreatesthits,they haveearnedastellarreputationasthemust-seebandforfans acrossthenation.Ticketsare$60.

SouthwestFloridaSymphonywithPriscilaNavarrowillperform Thursday,Nov.7at7p.m.

Enjoyaneveningofunparalleledmusicalexcellencewiththe SouthwestFloridaSymphony,featuringtheextraordinarytalentsof FloridaGulfCoastUniversityBowerSchoolofMusicgraduateand multi-award-winningpianistPriscilaNavarroassheperformsthe Mendelssohnpianoconcerto.Ticketsare$50.

Topurchaseeventtickets,visitTribbyArtsCenter.comorcallthe TribbyBoxOfficeat239-415-5667.

RumoursATL

PriscilaNavarro

ECityMusicFestivalNov.2

Savethedateforagreat gatheringofFloridafolkmusiciansonSaturday,Nov.2at theRod&GunClubinhistoricEvergladesCity.

Amongtheheadlinersare RaifordStarke,Marie Nofsinger,KenCrawford,and RitaYoungman.Thewillbe joinedbylocalstarCharlie Paceandlong-timeresident ParkerOglesby.Thelistof performerskeepschanging becausetheyaredonating theirtimeandtalentstosave theoldBankofEverglades building

Tostarttheday,the weeklyFloridaFolkShowon RadioSt.Petewillbebroad-

castlivefrom10a.m.Host PeteGallagher,whohelped organizethisjamboree,plans tointerviewsomeoftheperformersandlocaldignitaries aswellasspinningsongs.

TheECityMusicFestival beginsaroundnoonwithrafflesandauctionsofmeals, toursandartworkscontributedtohelpthefundraisingwhileaddingtothefun. Attendeescanalsoenjoya freshseafoodsandwichor otherdeliciousitemsoffthe menuontheporchofthe Rod&GunClub.

Forinfoandtickets,visit www.eshp.orgorphone239719-0020.

RatPackHolidayShow

Nov.12-16atBroadwayPalm

BroadwayPalmDinner Theatrewillkickoffits20242025concertserieswiththe belovedRatPackHoliday Show,runningNov.12toNov. 16.

Audienceswillbetransportedbacktotheswinging1960s asFrankSinatra,Sammy DavisJr.,andDeanMartin reuniteonstagetodeliveran unforgettable,high-energyperformance.Experiencethe magicofLasVegaswithtimelessclassicssuchas“LuckBe aLady,”“TheLadyIsaTramp” and“NewYork,NewYork.”

Withtheirundeniable charmandcharisma,theRat Packissuretoprovidean entertainingevening.Bythe endoftheshow,attendeeswill

HWY41South-Nov.24

Bluegrassconcertseriescontinues Nov.24atAlliancefortheArts

Livemusicisbackatthe AlliancefortheArts(AFTA) withanexcitinglineupof nineconcerts,featuring threeperformancesbythe AmericanCommunityMusic Association(ACMA)artists andsixbluegrassshows.

Toensureanintimate experience,seatingislimited to132attendees.Incaseof inclementweather,concerts willberelocatedindoorsto keepthemusicgoing,rainor shine.

bothapainterandmusician. Believinginthesynergy betweenmusicandpainting, hehasperformedacrossthe U.S.andinItaly,specializing inCountryBluesand Ragtimeonfingerstyleguitar.

TheFlatlanders-Jan. 12at3p.m.(outdoors)

leavewithsmiles,humming thetunesoftimelesshits,and fondmemoriesofaglamorous era.

TicketsfortheRatPack HolidayShowarenowonsale andcanbepurchasedthrough theBroadwayPalmwebsite, callingtheboxoffice,orinpersonatthetheatre.Bothmatineeandeveningperformancesareavailable.Seatsare limited—secureyourspot todayanddon’tmissthis thrillingRatPackexperience.

Ticketsareonsaleand canbepurchasedonlineat BroadwayPalm.com,calling theboxofficeat239-2784422,orinpersonatthetheatrelocatedat1380Colonial Blvd.inFortMyers.

Thebluegrassconcert seriescontinueswithHWY 41Southperformingon Sunday,Nov.24at3p.m. indoors.HWY41Southhas performedatnearlyevery majorbluegrassfestivalin Florida,surpassingtheirown expectationsasaband. They'vehadtheopportunity tomeetandplayalongside theirbluegrassheroes,backingupartistslikeJames Kingandsharingthestage withtopperformerssuchas ClaireLynchandJim Lauderdale.

Morebluegrassseries: BillMettsandFrank Corso-Dec.15at3p.m. (inside)

BillMettsisaseasoned musicianwhostartedhis careerplayingAmericanFolk andBluesonfingerstyleguitar.

FrankCorsoisamulti-talentedartistwhothrivesas

TheFlatlandersareone ofnorthFlorida’stopbluegrassandgospelbands, deliveringtightharmonies andaharddrivingtraditional soundwithacontemporary edge.

LowGround-Feb.9at 4p.m.(outdoors)

About:LowGroundisa dynamic,bluegrass-inspired bandfromSouthFlorida, knownforblendingtraditionalstyleswithmoderncreativity.

SwingingBridgeMarch9at3p.m.(inside)

SwingingBridge,establishedin1997,isafivememberbluegrassandclassiccountrygroupfrom Venice,Florida,performing regularlythroughout SouthwestFlorida.

TheACMAConcert SeriesincludesHouseof HamillJan.26,Grant PeeplesFeb.16andThe HoneyBadgersMarch23. Ticketsareavailable onlineatArtInLee.orgorby calling239-939-2787.

PERFORMANCES INSWFLORIDA

NOV8

HereCome

TheMummies

TheRanch,FortMyers

NOV9

BlackberrySmoke BBMannHall,FortMyers

NOV10

TheTenors SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

NOV14

StruggleJennings TheRanch,FortMyers

NOV15

AirSupply BBMannHall,FortMyers

ColeSwindell CharlotteCo.Fairgrounds

NOV16

BrantleyGilbert CharlotteCo.Fairgrounds

JustinMoore

ParadiseCoast SportsComplex,Naples

NOV19

98Degrees SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

NOV21

Newsboys BBMannHall,FortMyers

NOV22

AmyGrant Arts–Naples

MaggieBaugh TheRanch,FortMyers

I N C ONCERT

JAN25

Kansas SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

JAN31

AshleyCooke TheRanch,FortMyers

FEB5

98DegreeswillperformNov.19atSeminoleCasinoHotel Immokalee.Forticketsandmoreinformation,visitonlineat www.moreinparadise.com

DEC2

DaveKoz Arts–Naples

DEC6

TommyEmmanuel BBMannHall,FortMyers

DEC7

TheOutlaws SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

DEC10

MatthewWest BBMannHall,FortMyers

DEC13

BretMichaels,Dee

Snider,NightRanger HertzArena,Estero

DEC14

OldDominion, GooGooDolls, TheRitz-Carlton,Naples

ThomasMac TheRanch,FortMyers

DEC18

MindiAbair

CharlotteHarborEvent Center,PuntaGorda

KennyG

CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, DowntownFortMyers

JAN6

LosLobos Artis–Naples

JAN10

Styx HertzArena,Estero

Train,DonFelder JohnJimmieRodeo Grounds,Immokalee

JAN11

DefLeppard,Tesla JohnJimmieRodeo Grounds,Immokalee

JAN12

BradPaisley, TylerHubbard JohnJimmieRodeo Grounds,Immokalee

JAN18

RockabillaqueFlorida SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

JAN22

LeeGreenwood SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

JAN23

GavinAdcock TheRanch,FortMyers

KennyWayne

Shepherd BBMannHall,FortMyers

FEB13

ChrisBotti BBMannHall,FortMyers

FEB21&22

TheDrifters Artis–Naples

FEB23

PaulAnka Artis–Naples

MAR2

TheBeachBoys Artis–Naples

MAR7

TheTemptations &TheFourTops SeminoleCasino,Immokalee

MAR12

LovinSpoonful,Gary Lewis&ThePlayboys, TheClassicsIV BBMannHall,FortMyers

MAR20

LittleRiverBand BBMannHall,FortMyers

APR3

RascalFlatts HertzArena,Estero

Dailyconcertupdatesat HappeningsMagazine.net

HereCometheMummies, MaggieBaughatTheRanch

Theperformancescheduleat TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon inFortMyersshowcasesnational countryandrockartists.

Here’swhat’sonthescheduleat presstime:

TheSamGallowayFordConcert SerieswelcomesMaggieBaughon Nov.22,ThomasMaconDec.14 andAshleyCookeonJan.31.

GoldEntertainmentisbringing HereCometheMummiesbackto SouthwestFloridaonNov.8. RollingthroughontheirRoadTrip FallTour,HereComeTheMummies willbejoinedwithfunpartyband TheToxhards.

HereCometheMummiesisaneightpiecefunk-rockbandof5,000year-old EgyptianMummieswithaone-trackmind. Their"TerrifyingFunkfromBeyondthe Grave"issuretogetyouintothem(and possiblyviceversa).Somesaytheywere cursedafterdefloweringagreatPharaoh’s daughter.

Othersclaimtheyarereincarnated Grammy-Winningstudiomusicians. Regardless,HCTM’smysteriouspersonas, cunningsong-craft,andunrelentinglive showwillbendyourbrain,andmeltyour face.

OtherupcomingshowsatTheRanch ConcertHall(notpartoftheSamGalloway Series)includeSoulflyonOct.26,Struggle

JenningsonNov.14,Badfish-ATributeto SublimeonNov.16,Hardwired-ATribute toMetallicaonNov.29,King’sXonDec.8, BlackFlagionDec.12,NewYear’sEve withPureCountryonDec.31,IntheEndLinkinParkExperienceonJan.12, CompletelyUnchained-VanHalenTribute onJan.17,Nightbird-TheUltimateTribute toStevieNicksonJan.18andGavin AdcockonJan.23(soldout).

Forticketsandmoreconcertinformation, visitonlineattheranchfortmyers.com.

TheRanchConcertHallandSalooncan bereachedbycalling239-985-9839.For mostshows,doorsopenat7p.m.atThe RanchConcertHall&Saloon,whichis locatedat2158ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

ThomasMac-Dec.14

HereCometheMummies-Nov.8

MaggieBaugh-Nov.22

F ORT M YERS R IVER D ISTRICT

AnnualHolidayNightsopensNov.29 atEdisonandFordWinterEstates

OnFriday,Nov.29at 5:30p.m.,Edisonand FordWinterEstateswill kickoffthe49thannual HolidayNightscelebration withatreelightingceremony.

Guestswillhavean opportunitytoparticipate inthecountdownwith DaveEliasfromNBC-2 whentheChristmastree ontheFordpropertyislit withthousandsofanimatedlightschoreographed toholidaymusic.Female vocalists,theAmerican Sirens,willperformshortly afterthetreelighting.

HolidayNightswillrunnightlythroughJan.5(willbe closedChristmasEveandChristmasnight).GuidedHoliday TraditionTourswillbeofferedat6and7p.m.everynight exceptopeningnightorvisitorscanchoosetomeanderat theirownpaceonaself-guidedtour.Inside-the-Homestours willbeofferedonDec.4,11,and18at6:30p.m.foraspecial up-closelookatthehomes'decoratedinteriors.

Thefamily-orientedeventincludestheChildren'sTreeTrail, whichfeatures50treesdecoratedwithhandmadeornaments

fromLeeCountyschoolchildren.OnSundayeveningsfrom 6-8p.m.,childrencanvisitwith SantaandMrs.Claus.There willbemusiconseveralnights, includingstrollingcarolers,a pianist,andtenorsaxophone andtrumpetplayers.

TheMuseumStoreand GardenShoppewillbeopen until9p.m.everynightof HolidayNightsandwillbe stockedwithuniquegiftitems forthathard-to-buy-forloved one.Refreshmentswillbe availableforpurchaseonselect nights.

HolidayNightsticketsfor adultsare$20,teens(ages1319)$10,children(ages6-12)are$2,andchildren5yearsold andyoungerwillbeadmittedfree.EdisonFordmembersare alsoadmittedfree(fortheself-guidedtour).GuidedHoliday TraditionToursare$30foradults,$25forteens,and$18for children.Inside-the-HomesHolidayToursare$50perperson. LeeCountyresidentswithidentificationwillreceive$5offregular-pricedHolidayNightsadmissiononMondaynights.

Topurchaseticketsorviewthenightlyschedule,visitthe websiteatEdisonFord.org.

CookingfortheArts fundraisersetforNov.8

Everyone’sfavorite unique,creative,interactive diningexperienceisbackon Friday,Nov.8attheSidney& BerneDavisArtCenter.

CookingfortheArts:An EveninginHavanafeatures authenticCubancuisineand cocktails,plustonsoffun. Attendeescreatethecourses themselves,ledonstageby localcelebritychefGloria Cabral-JordanofJordan’s WineBar,locatedinFort Myers.

Jordangainedanappreciationandtalentforcooking byworkingalongsideher motherintheirkitchenin Cuba.BorninHavana,Cuba, shetraveledthroughout Europetogainherculinary training,beforeopeningher ownrestaurant,LaTrattoria CaféNapoliinFortMyers, nearly27yearsago.She transformedSpanishand

Italiancuisine,withherpersonaltouch,bymixingflavors fromfamilytraditions.In2023 ChefGloriaCabral-Jordan openedJordan'sWineBar andCellarbringingtoSouth FortMyersadifferentflavor. Herpopularspotfusesthe combinationofaWineBar, Tapas,Art,Musicandagood vibe.

ProceedsforCookingfor theArtsbenefittheSidney& BerneDavisArtCenter’sarts programming,education,and outreach.Theeducationprogramhastwodepartments, theDavisSchoolofMusic andtheDavisSchoolof VisualArts.

TheSidney&BerneDavis ArtCenterislocatedat2301 FirstSt.inthehistoricdowntownFortMyersRiver District.Formoreinformation, call239-333-1933orvisit www.sbdac.com.

AutumnGardenFestival Nov.23&24atEdisonFord

OnNov.23and24from9 a.m.to4p.m.,Edisonand FordWinterEstateswillhold itsannualAutumnGarden Festival.

Morethan100garden vendorsfromaroundFlorida andtheSoutheasternstates willhaveexoticandnative plantsandtreesforsale. Thefestivaltakesplaceoutdoors,underlargeshade trees,whereplantvendors willbespreadoutonseveral acresofthehistoricproperty.

Vendorswillhavemany typesofplantsandtrees, includingbromeliads,butterflyplants,cacti,fruittrees, herbs,hibiscus,orchids, palms,succulents,andmany hard-to-findspecies.

Vendorswillalsooffergardenart,flowerpots,andsoil

amendments.Theeventwill alsofeaturelivemusicand severalfoodtruckswillbeon site.

"There'snootherplant saleintheareathatcomes closetothesizeofthisone," saidKarenMaxwell,horticultureprogramscoordinator. "Manyofthevendorsthat attendtheFestivalarethe actualgrowersandtheywill beonhandtoprovideadvice andinformation,makingthis eventidealforbothnewand experiencedgardeners."

Parkingandadmissionto thefestivalarefree(toursof thehomes,museumandlaboratoryarenotincludedand requireanadmissionticket).

Formoreinformationorto purchaseticketsfortours, visitedisonford.org.

KennyGtoperform atamphitheaterDec.18

Foroneamazingnightonly,multi-platinumselling,Grammy Award-winningculturaliconKennyGisbringinghissignature brandofjazztodowntownFortMyersthisholidayseasonon Dec.18atCaloosaSoundAmphitheater.

Thelegendarysaxophonistwillfilltheairwithfestivespirit asheperformsfanfavorites,holidaystandards,andcontemporaryclassicsfromhischart-topping,50-yearcareer.

Generaladmissionticketsstartat$55,andVIPtickets startat$95.Doorswillopenat6p.m.withtheopeningact beginningat7p.m.

Concertgoerscanmaketheireveningevenmorespecial withpre-concertperksbyshowingtheirconcertticketatChips SportsPub,TheSilverKingOceanBrasserie,OxbowBar& Grill,orBeaconSocialDrinkeryonthedayoftheconcertto receivea10%discountofftheirbill.Formorediningoptions, browseLuminaryHotel&Co.’sofferings.Barsandsnackswill alsobeavailableonsiteforpurchasesbeforeandduringthe show.

Guestslookingtoavoidpost-concerttrafficcanstaythe nightatLuminaryHotel&Co.bybookingaroomandenjoy theconvenienceofbeingjuststepsawayfromthevenue.

CaloosaSoundAmphitheaterislocatedat2101Edwards Drive,adjacenttoLuminaryHotel&Co.

Purchaseticketsonlineattixr.com.

Foradditionalinformation,visitCaloosaSoundAmp.com.

JourneytributebandatCaloosa SoundConventionCenterDec.27

LuminaryHotel&Co.andthe CaloosaSoundConventionCenterwill berockingwithaJourneytributeband onDec.27at8p.m.

Thisshowwasoriginallyscheduled forOctober,butwasmoveddueto HurricaneMilton.

Foronenightonly,Departure:The JourneyTributeBandwillbringbackthe legendaryhitsandepicanthemsthat definedageneration,including“Don’t StopBelievin’,”“Who’sCryingNow,” “Faithfully”andmanymore.Themost respectedJourneytributebandinthe country,Departure’shigh-energyshow flawlesslybringsbackthelook,sound, andfeelofthe‘70sand‘80swhenthe rocksupergroupruledtheradio.

Ticketscanbepurchasedonlinewith generaladmissionstartingat$29and VIPticketsstartingat$54.Doorswill openat7p.m.forgeneraladmission

ticketholders,whileVIPticketholders willenjoyearlyaccessat6p.m.,includinganexclusivesoundcheckanda meet&greetwiththeband.

Concertgoerscanmaketheir eveningevenmorespecialwithpreconcertperksbyshowingtheirconcert ticketatChipsSportsPub,TheSilver KingOceanBrasserie,OxbowBar& Grill,orBeaconSocialDrinkeryonthe

dayoftheconcerttoreceivea10%discountofftheirbill.

Formorediningoptions,browse LuminaryHotel&Co.’sofferings.Bars andsnackswillalsobeavailableonsite forpurchasesbeforeandduringthe show.

Guestslookingtoavoidpost-concert trafficcanstaythenightatLuminary Hotel&Co.bybookingaroomand enjoytheconvenienceofbeingjust stepsawayfromthevenue.Notethat concertticketsarenotincludedwith hotelbookingsandmustbepurchased separately.

CaloosaSoundConventionCenteris locatedat1375MonroeSt.indowntownFortMyers.

Purchaseticketsonlineat www.tixr.com.

Foradditionalinformation,visit CaloosaSoundAmp.com.

AnnualChristmasCarolSingDec.7

Celebratetheholidaysandhelp feedthehungrybysingingatthe 33rdAnnualChristmasCarolSing sponsoredbytheGallowayFamilyof DealershipsandSusanBennett Marketing&Media.

TheChristmasCarolSingwillbe heldforthefirsttimeeverona Saturday,Dec.7,atFirst PresbyterianChurch,2438Second St.indowntownFortMyers,between LeeStreetandRoyalPalmAvenue.

“TheCarolSinghastraditionally beenonthefirstTuesdayof December,butwethoughtwewould tryitonaSaturdaythisyear,in hopesthatmorefamilieswillattend,” saidtheRev.Dr.PauldeJong,pastor ofFirstPresbyterianChurchofFort Myers.

Admissionisfree,althoughorganizersrequestvoluntarydonationsof atleasttwocansofnon-perishable foodforTheSoupKitchen,operated byCommunityCooperative,anda voluntarycashdonation,ifyoucan.

Becauseoftheoverwhelmingpopularityoftheevent,twosing-alongs

areplannedat1p.m.and4p.m. Thedoorswillopen30minutesprior toshowtime.

CommunityCooperativeisan innovativenonprofitorganization madeupofsocialserviceentrepreneursfightingtoendhomelessness andhungerinourcommunity.Itprovidesmorethan26,000mealseach monththroughSam’sCommunity Café,MealsonWheelsprograms andschoolprograms,distributes morethan2.1millionpoundsofgroceriesthroughitsMobileFood Pantries,andserves14,000individualsandfamilieswithhomelessand comprehensivecasemanagement servicesthroughitsSocial& EducationResourceCenters.A proudUnitedWaypartner, CommunityCooperativeservesLee andCollierCounties.

Thechurchhasbeenastrong supporteroftheagencyfromthe beginningandcontinuestosupport itsministrytherebyprovidingvolunteersandothersupportforSam’s CommunityCafé&Kitchenandthe MealsonWheelsprogram.

“Theneedhasneverbeen greaterwithsomanypeoplestrugglingafterthedevastationcausedby HurricaneIanandHurricaneHelene. Thefoodthatisdonatedwillgo immediatelytothoseinourcommunitywhodesperatelyneedit,”deJong said.

Cashdonationsareespecially neededbecauseCommunity Cooperativecanbuyfivetimesas muchfoodforthesameamountof moneythatresidentsspendatlocal grocerystores.

TheChristmasCarolSingisafestivalofholidaymusicandfamilyfun. Thisyear’s90-minuteperformance willfeaturetheFirstPresbyterian ChurchChoir,soloistsandotherspecialguestssingingfavoriteholiday carolswithaudiencesing-a-longs.

ThereisastrongrumorthatSanta Clauswillbemakingasurprisevisit forthe“childreninallofus.”

Formoreinformation,callFirst PresbyterianChurchat239-334-2261 orvisitwww.fpcfortmyers.org.

IslandHopperSongwriterFest

ThetenthannualIslandHopper SongwriterFestwasheld Sept.22-29.ItstartedonCaptiva, thenmovedtoCapeCoralfortwo days,downtownFortMyersfortwo daysandwrappeduponFort MyersBeachthelastthreedays. The10-dayfestfeaturedmorethan 85nationalandlocalsongwriters. photosbyJamieKuser

Atleft:JulianneAnkleyandJoey McGeeperformatCityTavern Sept.25.

Bottomleft:EssexCounty performsatLuminaryHotel&Co.

Bottomright:ClaireLiparuloand SeveDuplantisplayatTheLucky ScrewSept.25.

SongwritersonthePlazareturnsNov.12

TheFortMyersRegionalLibraryhas joinedwiththeAmericanaCommunity MusicAssociation(ACMA),toofferfree concertsofalloriginalmusicbylocal artists.Concertswilltakeplaceinthe amphitheater,whichislocatedonSouth CornogPlaza,2450FirstSt.intheFort MyersRiverDistrict.

Thefreeseasonaleventreturnsin NovemberandcontinuesthroughMay.

OnTuesday,Nov.12,FredBall,J.D. LashleyandGarethRockliffewilltake theoutdoorstageat6p.m. Bringachairorablanket.Allshows willbemovedtothemeetingrooms

locatednexttotheamphitheaterif neededdependingonweather.

FredBallisalocalsinger-songwriter originallyoutoftheGreenwichVillage sceneinthe1960s.Fred’smusic shares“Talltalesandverities”inthetraditionofthe‘60s.

IffolksingerToddSniderdroppedhis kidbrotheronhishead,he’dhaveprobablywoundupalotlikeJ.D.Lashley. JDworkshardandwritesharder,trying topluckjokesandrhymesoutofthe grind.Hisstyleisheavilyinfluencedby AmericanaandRootsmusic,andhe’s notafraidtosneakinalittleHipHop.

GarethRockliffe,anativeofthe UnitedKingdom,isaprofessionalphotographerwhohasenjoyedwriting songsforthepast30years.Hissongs areoftendeeplypersonal,butwitha universalheartfeltappeal.

TheACMAisaFortMyersbasednot forprofitpromotinglocalartistswho performoriginalsongs.

TheremainingdatesareDec.10, Jan.14,Feb.11,March11,April8and May13.

FormoreabouttheACMA,visitthe websiteatwww.americanacma.organd followthemonFacebookforupdates.

PineIslandSoundMysteries

JUSTRELEASED

The9thnovelbySouthwest

FloridaauthorJohnD.Mills

CaptivaCoven: Fouryoungwomenfromdifferentpartsoftheworldbecomefriends whileworkingatSouthSeasResortonCaptivain2002.Duringtheirfriendship,they discovertheyhaveanuncannybond–theyallcomefromalegacyofwitches.One nightwhilecampingonadesertedbeachunderafullmoon,theydecidetoform theirowncoventobindthemtogetherforever.Theyagreetoreturneverytenyears tocelebratetheirfriendshipcementedbyformingtheirowncoven.Overthenext twentyyears,twoofthewitchesaremurderedinsadisticways.Whenthepoliceare notabletosolvethemurders,thetworemainingmembersoftheCaptivaCoven decidedtofindtheresponsiblepersonandadministertheirownversionofjustice.

JohnD.Millsisa fifthgeneration nativeofFort Myers,Florida.He grewupfishingthe watersofPine IslandSoundand it'sstillhisfavorite hobby.ThroughouttheyearsJohn hassupportedandsponsoredmany ofthelocalfishingtournaments benefitingthePineIslandcommunity.Hisbooksaresoldinsomeofthe mosticonicdestinationsinthebarrierislands.Readerswillgetarare andseldomheardhistorywrappedin nail-bitingthrillermysteries.Heis currentlyconcentratinghislaw practiceoncriminaldefenseand domesticviolenceinjunctioncases.

HisNineNovelsare:

ReviewbyKirkusIndie AFlorida-basedlegalthrillerrevolves aroundtherumorofburiedtreasure. Mills(TheHooker,theDancer,and theNun,2015,etc.)returnstohis comfortable,engagingsettingofPine IslandSoundforthistautandfanciful newinstallmentofhismysteryseries.Thestory openswithstateprosecutorFrankPowersand“seasoned”divorcelawyerBeth MancinitravelingtoPine IslandʼsTarponLodgeto attendtheweddingoftwo friendsandgetinsome sunnyrelaxationoftheir own.Atthelodge,Beth glimpses45-year-old,welloffwidowHelenHanover, whoʼsobsessedwiththe piratehistoryandloreofthisregionof Florida.Playingrightintothatpassion isfishingguideEddieWatson,whose friendhasjustrecentlyclearedsome nearbylandanduncoveredcluestoa long-buriedpiratetreasure.Admittedly formidablelogisticsstandintheir path:Thetreasurespotislocatedon asacredNativeAmericanburial mound.WhenEddieandHelenare laterfoundbrutallymurderedonthat spot,thenovelʼsplotmovessmoothly

fromromanticgetawayyarntosensationalmurdertrial,withFrankand Bethcaughtinthemiddleofitall. Millsisamostlysedatestoryteller;his talehasfewshocksandnosharp turns.Hedrawshischaracterswell,if simply,andhedolesouttheplotʼs developmentswithnorhetoricalfussorflourish.Thetwo mainattractionsofhisnew storyplaydirectlytohisown strengthsasawriter:He employshislongfamiliarity withthePinelandsettingto evokethesightsandsounds oftheplaceconfidently,and heuseshislongprofessional historyasaprosecutorinthe Floridalegalsystemtomake theextendedcourtroom scenesstandoutfortheir verisimilitude.TheresultisanatmosphericFloridathrillerintheveinof RandyWayneWhiteʼsDocFordnovels,withMillsdeliveringgreatswaths ofexpositionaboutthecolorfulhistory ofthePineIslandSoundareaalong theway.Theauthorbalancesthis materialadroitlywithhiscourtroom give-and-take. Aneffectivecourtroomdramawith generousdashesofpirateexoticism thrownin.

D ININGIN S OUTHWEST F LORIDA

1stStreetDeli

AnauthenticNewYork-styledelicatessen,1st StreetDelibringsadistinctlyuniquediningconcept tothecasino,featuringdelipickles,freshbread andsandwichesbiggerthanyourappetite.Thehot deliplattersectionfeaturesthreenewfavorites: housemademeatloafwithYukongoldmashed potatoesandbrowngravy;potroastdinnermade withslowbraisedbeefshortrib;andchicken Marsala.

Opendailynoon–8p.m.

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

CapeCabaret DinnerTheater

CapeCabaretDinnerTheaterisabeautiful upscalevenuededicatedtodining,dancing,live musicandcomedyshows.Wefeatureacomplete dinnermenu,threefullbars,twolargedining roomswithhardwooddancefloorsandalargeoutdoorpatio.Ourentertainmentincludeslivemusic fromthe60’stothe90’sandthebesttributeband showsinSWFL.Wespecializeinhostingyourprivateeventsandpartiesfor24to350guests. ExecutiveChefPabloFelixandhisstaffprepare deliciousappetizers,entreesanddessertsdailyfor yourenjoyment.Walk-insarewelcome,butreservationsarerecommended.Reserveonlineorcall. 4725VincennesBlvd.,CapeCoral 239-549-3000 www.capecabaret.com

EE-TO-LEET-KEGrill

TheEE-TO-LEET-KEGrillfeaturescontemporaryregional cuisinesutilizingthefreshest selectionsofsteaks,seafood,and anarrayoflocallysourcedproduce.ThestartersmenunowfeaturesSouthwesttenderlointacos withpicodegalloandchipotle aioli;chickenquesadillawithblack beans,roastedcornandpepper jack;andgrilledpeachsaladwith arugula,candiedpecans,goat cheeseandlemon vinaigrette.Newadditionstotheentréeselectionsincludebeerbatterfishand chipswithcoleslawandtartarsauce;blackenedFloridasnapper;crabcakes withroastedcornsalsa;grilled12-ounceribeyewithsofritoandgarlicpuree; andabeefBourguignonmadewithtenderlointips,pearlonions,mushrooms& redwine.Opendaily8a.m.–midnight.

506South1stSt.,Immokalee

800-218-0007www.moreinparadise.com

EllaMae’sDiner

Nostalgiaservedwithasmile.Afun retro-inspiredeateryservingcomfort foodandclassicdinerfare.Slideintoa boothorpulluptothecounterfora burgerandmilkshakeorthebestall-day breakfastyou’veeverhad.EllaMae’s providesawelcometwisttotheclassic southerndiner.CelebratingDr.EllaMae Piper’slegacy,it’sherethecommunity comestogethertosharestoriesasthey enjoyamealamidstvintage-inspired finishesandabrightcolorpalette.Ella Mae’sDineratLuminaryHotel&Co.is afunretro-inspiredeateryservingup comfortfoodandclassicdinerfare. Slideintoaboothorpulluptothe counterforaburgerandmilkshakeor thebestall-daybreakfastyou’veever had.EllaMae’sisopendailyfrom7am to2pm.Servingbreakfastalldayandlunch. LuminaryHotel,2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 239-314-3854www.LuminaryHotel.com

LuckyMi

AnAsian-inspiredupscale restaurant,LuckyMiNoodle Houseispresentedasanopenkitchenconceptandfeaturesa noodlebar,diningroomandprivatefunctionarea.Chefsblend traditionalingredientswithcontemporaryinfluencestocreate newinterpretationsfordishes suchasVietnamesePho NoodleSoupandKoreanBeef andBroccoli.

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

OxbowBarandGrill

CasualdocksidediningonthedoorstepofDowntownFort Myers.PanoramicriverfrontviewsontheCaloosahatchee.A boater’sretreatwithanupbeatnauticalvibe.Servingcoastal cuisineandmoreforbrunch,lunchanddinner.Retailand rentalstoigniteyourspiritofadventure.Diveintofresh seafood,oystersonthehalfshell,steaks,signaturesandwiches,freshsalads,localcraftbeersandcuratedcocktails. OurhoursareMonday-Thursday11a.m.-10p.m.,Friday andSaturday11a.m.-11p.m.andSunday11a.m.-9p.m. WenowofferbrunchonSaturdaysandSundays11a.m.3p.m.

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

SilverKingOceanBrasserie

Acoastal,chef-drivenmenuunlikeanyotherrestaurantin FortMyers.Complementedbyastrikinginteriorthat’sas appealingtotheeyesasthedishesaretothepalette.Asthe Luminary’ssignaturerestaurant,TheSilverKingOcean Brasserieoffersamenushowcasingthequalityoffresh seafoodthroughclean,simplepreparationsusingclassic techniquesforamodernpalate.Centeredonanopen kitchen,thesophisticatedrestaurantfeaturesacoastalinspiredmenuandadditionaloutdoorseatstorelaxand indulgeinthefinestlocalseafoodinSouthwestFlorida. NestledwithinSilverKing,you’llfindTheFloridaRoom,aprivatediningspacethatseats14guests,perfectforintimate gatheringsandcelebrationsandnamedafterFlorida Heitman.Ifyourgroupislarger,wefeatureavarietyofvenueswithentertainingoptionsavailablefromuniqueseatingto tailoredmenus.HoursareTuesday-Saturdayfrom5-10 p.m.

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

TikiHutBar&Grill atDolphinKeyResort

There'salwayssomethingtodoattheTikiHutBar&Grillat theDolphinKeyResort.LocatedinDowntownCapeCoral,the biggestTikibarintheworldoffersliveentertainmentWednesday throughSunday,KeyWestStyleRelaxWednesdayand Thursday,Lightoutdooratmosphere,sofamily,andfriendstwo orfourleggedarewelcome.Greatfoodmenu,withFlorida Specials,pooltable,TVs.Open7days.Kitchenopenlate.

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

TwistedFork

TheTwistedForkisahot-rodandmoto-culturethemed restaurantfeaturingascratchkitchenandcustomcocktails.A familyfriendlyspaceadjacentBert'sBackPorchconcertvenue withloadsofoutdoorspace,ithasrapidlybecomeCharlotte County'shottestplacetoeat,drinkandhavefun!" 2208ElJobeanRoad,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675 www.twistedfork.net

IslandHopperSongwriterFest

Thetenthannual IslandHopper SongwriterFestwas heldSept.22-29.It startedonCaptiva, thenmovedtoCape Coralfortwodays, downtownFortMyers fortwodaysand wrappeduponFort MyersBeachthelast threedays. The10-dayfest featuredmorethan 85nationalandlocal songwriters. photosbyJamieKuser

LEFT:Five-time Grammynomineeand BMIsinger-songwriter JeffreySteeleperformedSept.27with theGulfCoast SymphonyattheMusic andArtsCommunity CenterinFortMyers.

CountryartistScottyMcCreeryheadlinedthe2024IslandHopperSongwriterFestival.Heperformedthefinalshowofthe10-dayfestival onSept.29atPinkShellBeachResort&MarinaonFortMyersBeach.