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Theater – Exhibitions – Attractions – Parks – Live Music Clubs – Farmers Markets
1 Friday
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7:30p. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: Art League of Ft Myers, 1451 Monroe St | Ft Myers. 6-10p. Free. 275-3970.
•Art Reception: Art of the Olympians, 1300 Hendry St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Free. 332-5055.
•Art Reception: Artist Kathleen Bradford Studio/ Gallery, 4259 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 776- 6844.
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery, 332 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 5-9p. Free. 283-1335
•Art Reception: Bob Rauschenberg Gallery, Edison State College, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6-8p, talk w Curator 7p. Free. 489-9313.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Reception: Howl Gallery, 1514 Bwy, Ft Myers, 6-10p. Free. 332-0161.
•Art Reception: The Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.
•Art Reception: Unit A, 1922 Evans Ave, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Free. 338-8449.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, entertainment at galleries in Ft Myers River District. 6-10p.Free. 855-732-3836.
•Bach Ensemble Concert: The Passion According to St. John. First United Methodist Church, 388 1st Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 732-1055.
•Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates: JetBlue Park, 11500 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 888-REDSOX6.
•Call Me Waldo: Theatre Conspiracy, Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 936-3239.
•’Ding’ Darling Lecture: Guide to the Birds of North America. Shell Point, 15101 Shell Point Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a & 1p. 466-1131.
•Everblades vs Gwinnett: Germain Arena, off I-75 at Alico Rd & Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Lena: A Lovesome Thing: Nnenna Freelon sings tribute to Lena Horne. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Ringling in Bloom: Celebration of fine art & flowers. Floral arrangements by 30 designers, lectures, demo, workshops. Grounds tours 10:30a; lectures in Asolo Theatre 10:30a. Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Reserve. 941-359-5700.
•Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show: BB Mann, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 418-1500.
•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Entertainment, live music, games, rides, contests, demos, kids area, livestock. etc. Lee County Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 5-11p. 543-8368.
•Tattoo & Music Festival: Live music, demos, exhibitions, magic show, tattooing, contests, food, vendors. Harborside Event Center, 1375 Monroe St, Ft Myers. 12-11:30p. Mushroomhead concert 9:30p. 699-0913.
•The Cracker Cowboy Poet - Hank Mattson: One-man show. East County Regional Library, 881 Gunnery Rd, Lehigh Acres. 3p. Reserve. 479-4636.
•The Odyssey Experience: Florida Repertory Theatre Lunchbox Series, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 Bay St, Ft Myers. 11a. For grades 3-7. 332-4488.
•Those Glorious Hollywood Musicals: Philharmonic Pops & Chorale. Phiharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
2 Saturday
•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & crafts show. Park St, Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 263-9521.
•Art Show: Art Council of SWFL Gallery, Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero. Tue-Th & Sat 11a-6p, Sun 12-5p. Free. 463-1947.
•Barbershop & Brylcream - A Little Dab of Doo Wop: Spirit of the Gulf concert. First Christian Church, 2061 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 218-2999.
•Book Signing & Reading: Robert Macomber. Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, Cape Coral. 10a-12p. Free. 540-5789.
•Everblades vs Gwinnett: Germain Arena, off I-75 at Alico Rd & Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Gallery Walk & Talk: Artists Jeff Murphy & Heather Freeman. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10-11a. Free.. 939-2787.
•Lena: A Lovesome Thing: Nnenna Freelon sings tribute to Lena Horne. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Mercato Fine Arts Festival: Mercato, US 41 & Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples.10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Miles Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-33-TWINS.
•Ringling in Bloom: Celebration of fine art & flowers. Floral arrangements by 30 designers, lectures, demo, workshops. Gounds tours 10:30a; lectures in Asolo Theatre 10:30a. Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Reserve. 941-359-5700.
•SWFL & Lee County Fair: Entertainment, live music, games, rides, contests, demos, kids area, livestock, etc. Lee County Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Rd, N Ft Myers. 12-11p. 543-8368.
•Taste of Latin America: Collier County Museum, 3301 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. 252-8476.
•Tattoo & Music Festival: Live music, demos, exhibitions, magic show, tattooing, contests, food, vendors. Harborside Event Center, 1375 Monroe St, Ft Myers. 12-11:30p. Red Jumpsuit Apparatus concert 9:30p. 699-0913.
•The Odyssey Experience: Florida Repertory Theatre Lunchbox Series, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 Bay St, Ft Myers. 11a. For grades 3-7. 332-4488.
•Those Glorious Hollywood Musicals: Philharmonic Pops & Chorale. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Trio Cavatina: Sanibel Music Festival. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 8p. 344-7025.
3 Sunday
•Art Focus Festival: Exhibit, reception & activities. Cape Coral Arts Studio, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 10a-4p, reception 11a-1p. Free. 574-0802.
•Art Reception: Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc, Donora & Shellmound, Ft Myers Beach. Gallery talk 1p, reception 2-3p. Refreshments. Free. 463-3909.
•Bach Ensemble Concert: The Passion According to St. John. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1101 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 3p. 732-1055.
•Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees: JetBlue Park, 11500 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1:35p. 888-REDSOX6.
•Carnival of Music: Concerts, clowns, magicians, games, food, family activities. SWFL Youth Orchestra, Dunbar Marching Band, Cypress Lake HS Jazz Ensemble, N Ft Myers Academy of the Arts Steel Drums, Lee Community Youth Chorus, Creative Theatre Workshop. 11a-3p. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Fundraiser for SWFL Symphony & Youth Orchestra. 574-5607.
•Charles Lindbergh: The Lone Eagle: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 4p. 395-0900.
•Forum: Rami George Khouri: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. 395-0900.
•Gulf Coast Symphony: Symphony at Sunset. Free outdoor concert. Chairs, blankets, picnics welcome. Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Ct, Cape Coral. 481-4849.
•Herons Glen Annual Art Show: Herons Glen Ballroom, 2250 Avenida Del Vera, N Ft Myers. 10a-3p. Free. 567-2989.
•Indiana Wesleyan Choir: Concert. Village Auditorium, Shell Point, 15100 Shell Point Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 454-2067.
•Jazz in the Garden: Rebecca Richardson Quartet. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 4p. 643-7275.
•Mercato Fine Arts Festival: Mercato, US 41 & Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples.10a-5p. Free. 262-6517.
•Naples Concert Band Concert in the Park: Cambier Park Bandshell, Park St, Naples. 2p. Free. 263-9521.
•New Odyssey: Concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.
•Opening Reception: ‘Next to Normal.’ Presentator Dr. Scott Haltzman. TheatreZone, G & L Theater, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 5-6p. 888-966-3352.
•Ringling in Bloom: Celebration of fine art & flowers. Floral arrangements by 30 designers, lectures, demo, workshops. Grounds tours 10:30a; floral arranging workshops 10:30a & 2:30, 2, 4p. Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Reserve. 941-359-5700.
•Russian National Orchestra: w/ piano soloist Barry Douglas. BB Mann, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 418-1500.
•Sleeping Beauty: Moscow Festival Ballet. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Sounds of Spring: Ft Myers Symphonic Mastersingers concert. Pine Island United Methodist Church, 5701 Pine Island Rd, Bokeelia. 4p. Free. 283-2386.
•Spirit of the Gulf Spring Concert: w/ guests Bling & Brylcream. First Christian Church, 2061 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 3p. 218-2999.
•Tattoo & Music Festival: Live music, demos, exhibitions, magic show, tattooing, contests, food, vendors. Harborside Event Center, 1375 Monroe St, Ft Myers. 12-9:30p. Trapt concert 7:30p. 699-0913.
4 Monday
•Art Reception: Hirdie-Girdie Gallery, Library Way & Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. 5:30-7:30p. Free. 395-0027.
•Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays: JetBlue Park, 11500 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1:35p. 888-REDSOX6.
•Classic Chamber Concert: 5th Avenue Chamber Orchestra. Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Ave. S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Jesse Cook: Concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•John Glenn:. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Monday Night Film: Sanibel Oscar Night: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. 395-0900.
5 Tuesday
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•Art Reception: Watson MacRae Gallery, 2340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 5-7p. Free. 472-3386.
•Boston Red Sox vs Team Puerto Rico: JetBlue Park, 11500 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 888-REDSOX6.
•Columbus’ Nina & Pinta: Replica ships, guided tours. Docked at Tin City, Naples. Mar 5-18 daily 9a-6p. 672-2152.
•Gould Trio with Robert Plane: Sanibel Music Festival. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 8p, 344-7025.
•Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Miles Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-33-TWINS.
•Soup Kitchen Benefit Gala: Sam Galloway Ford, off Boy Scout Dr, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6p, dinner 7p, Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra concert 8p. 332-7687.
6 Wednesday
•Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates: JetBlue Park, 11500 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1:35p. 888-REDSOX6.
•Clyde Butcher Book Signing: Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamimai Tr, Ochopee. 10a-4p. Free, 695-2428.
•Columbus’ Nina & Pinta: Replica ships, guided tours. Docked at Tin City, Naples. Mar 5-18 daily 9a-6p. 672-2152.
•Lunch with Catherine the Great: One-woman show. Quail West Country Club, Bonita Springs. 11:30a. Reserve. 495-8989.
•Minnesota Twins vs Team Puerto Rico: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Miles Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-33-TWINS.
•Opera Naples: Student Apprentice Young Artists & Professional Resident Artists. Erich Kunzel Community Concert Series, Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 643-7275.
•The Curious Archaeology of Spanish Explorers in Florida.: Collier County Museum, 3301 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. 252-8476.
•The Hit Men – Rock On: Concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Underground Art Wednesday: Art receptions, exhibitions, demos at galleries. North Naples Alliance. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, Pine Ridge Rd west of Airport Rd. 5-8p. Free. 821-1061.
7 Thursday
•Alla Prima, Alla Fun: Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 5:30-8:30p. Reserve. 495-8989.
•Art Poems: Art exhibit & poetry reading. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 939-2787.
•Big Impressions by Little Artists: Fundraiser, live auction, entertainment, refreshments. The von Liebig Art Center, 585 Park St, Naples. 5:30-8p. Reserve. 262-6517.
•Columbus’ Nina & Pinta: Replica ships, guided tours. Docked at Tin City, Naples. Mar 5-18 daily 9a-6p. 672-2152.
•Gaither Vocal Band: BB Mann, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.
•Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Miles Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-33-TWINS.
•NPO Around Town - Beethoven’s Second: First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7:30p. 597-1900.
•Sanibel Shell Fair & Show: Exhibits, crafts, food. Sanibel Community Assoc, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 9a-5p. Free. 472-2155.
•The Hit Men – Rock On: Concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Twilight at the Tower: Live music, fashion shows. Bell Tower Shops, US 41 & Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. Free. 489-1221.
8 Friday
•Bonita Blues Festival: Outdoor music festival. Jimmy Thackery, Southern Hospitality featuring JP Soars, Damon Fowler and Victor Wainwright, The Reba Russell Band, Big Buck & the Biscuit Boys, The Certified Band. Riverside Park, 27300 Old Rd 41, Bonita Springs. Food & drinks. 1:30-10p. 898-2939.
•Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: JetBlue Park, 11500 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 888-REDSOX6.
•Columbus’ Nina & Pinta: Replica ships, guided tours. Docked at Tin City, Naples. Mar 5-18 daily 9a-6p. 672-2152.
•’Ding’ Darling Lecture: How To Read a Florida Gulf Coast Beach. Shell Point, 15101 Shell Point Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a & 1p. 466-1131.
•Disney On Ice - Worlds of Fantasy: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 800-745-3000.
•Fred Hersch Trio: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.
•Ikenana Int’l Naples Exhibition: Ancient Traditions & Modern Expressions. Flower arranging demos 10:30a-3:15p. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbor Dr, Naples. 10:30a-5p. 594-9612.
•NPO Around Town - Beethoven’s Second: Wesley United Church, Marco Island. 8p. 597-1900.
•Richard Nader’s Doo Wop & Rock N’ Roll: BB Mann, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 418-1500.
•Sanibel Shell Fair & Show: Exhibits, crafts, food. Sanibel Community Assoc, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 9a-5p. Free. 472-2155.
•The Last Days of Judas Iscariot: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
•Yappy Hour: Dog & dog owner get-together. Live music, fashion shows. Bell Tower Shops, US 41 & Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. Free. 489-1221.
9 Saturday
•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26805 S Bay Dr, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. Free. 495-8989.
•All-Star Jam: Concert with former members of Boston, the Doobie Brothers & Steely Dan. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7-11p. 333-1933.
•Art After Dark: Receptions, exhibits, refreshments. Galleries at Crayton Cove, 12th Ave S & 8th St S, City Dock, Naples. 6-9p. Free. 572-4701.
•Art Reception: Guess-Fisher Gallery & Phil Fisher Studio/Gallery, Crayton Cove, 10 12 Ave. S, Naples. 6-8p. Free. 659-2787.
•Bonita Blues Festival: Outdoor music festival. Ed & the Blues Imperials, Lil Ronnie & the Grand Dukes, Biscuit Miller & the Mix, Skyla Burrell, The Juice Blues Band, Deb & The Dynamics, Cracker Blues Band. Riverside Park, 27300 Old Rd 41, Bonita Springs. Food & drinks. 11a-10p. 898-2939.
•Book Signing: Jan DiRuzzo. Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery, 4332 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. 1-4p. Free. 283-1335.
•Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles: JetBlue Park, 11500 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 888-REDSOX6.
•Calusa Heritage Day: Family activities, kids area, boat & walking tours, games, tastings, etc. Merald Clark, featured speaker 1p. Calusa Heritage Trail, Randell Research Center, 13810 Waterfront Dr, Pineland. 10a-4p. 283-2062.
•Columbus’ Nina & Pinta: Replica ships, guided tours. Docked at Tin City, Naples. Mar 5-18 daily 9a-6p. 672-2152.
•Dance Alliance Season Concert: Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 939-2787.
•Disney On Ice - Worlds of Fantasy: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 11:30a, 3:30 & 7:30p. 800-745-3000.
•Ikenana Int’l Naples Exhibition: Ancient Traditions & Modern Expressions. Flower arranging demos 10:30a-3:15p. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbor Dr, Naples. 10:30a-4p. 594-9612.
•Intercultural Journeys: Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2p. 597-1900.
•Naples Philharmonic Orchestra: The Village Auditorium, Shell Point, 15100 Shell Point Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 454-2067.
•Old Florida Festival: Historical re-enactors, crafts, demos, live music, storytellers. Collier County Museum, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 9a-5p. 252-8476.
•Sanibel Shell Fair & Show: Exhibits, crafts, food. Sanibel Community Assoc, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 9a-4p. Free. 472-2155.
•SWFL Symphony: Masterworks Series – Kodaly, Shostakovich, Dvorak. BB Mann, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 418-1500.
•The Arabesque Winds: Sanibel Music Festival. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 8p, 344-7025.
•The Last Days of Judas Iscariot: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
10 Sunday
•Bonita Springs National Art Festival: Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26805 S Bay Dr, Bonita Springs. 10a-5p. Free. 495-8989.
•Back Home Again - Tribute to John Denver: Concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.
•Charles Lindbergh: The Lone Eagle: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 4p. 395-0900.
•Columbus’ Nina & Pinta: Replica ships, guided tours. Docked at Tin City, Naples. Mar 5-18 daily 9a-6p. 672-2152.
•Disney On Ice - Worlds of Fantasy: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 1 & 5p. 800-745-3000.
•Forum: Verrastro: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. 395-0900.
•Gulf Coast Big Band Concert in the Park: Cambier Park Bandshell, Park St, Naples. 2p. Free. 263-9521.
•Gulf Coast Symphony: Andrew Lloyd Webber UnMasked. Starring Doug Labrecque & Christiane Noll. BB Mann, Edison State College, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Lee County Community Band: Concert. Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral. 3p. Free. 995-2097.
•Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Miles Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-33-TWINS.
•Old Florida Festival: Historical re-enactors, crafts, demos, live music, storytellers. Collier County Museum, 3331 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 9a-5p. 252-8476.
•Steppin’ Out With My Baby – The Songs of Irving Berlin: Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•TalkBack: Following performance of ‘Next to Normal,’ with Dr. Scott Haltzman. TheatreZone, G & L Theater, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 4:30p. 888-966-3352.
•The Oracle Trio: Signature Chamber Concert. Unitarian Universalist Church of Ft Myers, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft Myers. 3p. 303-9165.
•The Resolvers: Outdoor concert. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5p. 939-2787.
11 Monday
•Back Home Again - Tribute to John Denver: Concert. Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 3 & 8p. 941-488-1115.
•Classic Chamber Concert: 5th Avenue Chamber Orchestra. Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Ave. S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Columbus’ Nina & Pinta: Replica ships, guided tours. Docked at Tin City, Naples. Mar 5-18 daily 9a-6p. 672-2152.
•Films for Film Lovers: Departures. Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Kodo: Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Monday Night Film: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. 395-0900.
•Purdue Glee Club: Concert. Village Auditorium, Shell Point, 15100 Shell Point Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p 454-2067.
•Steppin’ Out With My Baby – The Songs of Irving Berlin: Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Young Artists Awards Gala: Silent auction 5:30p dinner 6p, show 7p. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Reserve. 278-4422.
12 Tuesday
•Academy of St. Martin in the Fields: Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Ariel Quartet: Sanibel Music Festival. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 8p, 344-7025.
•Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays: JetBlue Park, 11500 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1:35p. 888-REDSOX6.
•Columbus’ Nina & Pinta: Replica ships, guided tours. Docked at Tin City, Naples. Mar 5-18 daily 9a-6p. 672-2152.
•SWFL Symphony: Debussy, Mozart, Hayden. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 418-1500.
•Tierney Sutton: Concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Whistling in Schwarzenberg Platz: Lecture. FGCU Bower School of Music, Faculty & guest artist series. U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers. 7:30p. Free. 590-7268.
13 Wednesday
•Columbus’ Nina & Pinta: Replica ships, guided tours. Docked at Tin City, Naples. Mar 5-18 daily 9a-6p. 672-2152.
•Everblades vs South Carolina: Germain Arena, off I-75 at Alico Rd & Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Itzhak Perlman: Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Lecture & Dinner: Hall of Shame: Unlikely Villains. Holocaust Museum of SWFL, Sandalwood Sq, 4760 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Reserve. 263-9200.
•Lecture/Book Signing: Author Michele Albion, The Quotable Edison: The Florida Life of Thomas Edison and the Quotable Henry Ford. Collier County Museum, 3301 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. 252-8476.
•Marvlous Wonderettes: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 2p. 395-0900.
•Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Miles Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 800-33-TWINS.
•Southwest Florida Symphony: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.
•Tierney Sutton: Concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
14 Thursday
•Art Reception: Gardner Colby Gallery, 386 Broad Ave S, Naples. 5:30-7:30p. Free. 403-7787.
•Carmina Burana: Naples Phil Orchestra. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Chris Tomlin: Concert. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 800-745-3000.
•Columbus’ Nina & Pinta: Replica ships, guided tours. Docked at Tin City, Naples. Mar 5-18 daily 9a-6p. 672-2152.
•Irish Night: Live music, Kellyn Celtic Arts Irish Dance Academy Dance & Storytelling, storyteller Kate Danaher. Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S. Bay Dr. Bonita Springs.7p. 495-8989.
•Lecture: Native Wildflowers: Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 1p. 643-7275.
•Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Miles Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-33-TWINS.
•The Last Days of Judas Iscariot: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
•Twilight at the Tower: Live music, fashion shows. Bell Tower Shops, US 41 & Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. Free. 489-1221.
15 Friday
•Swamp House Party: Open house. Yard Dogs perform. Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7-10p. Benefits ‘Ding’ Darling Preserve.. 472-2155.
•Art Reception: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5:30p. 395-0900.
•Art Reception: The von Liebig Art Center, 585 Park St, Naples. 5-7p. Free. 262-6517.
•Arts on the Avenues: Art exhibit & live music. Coconut Point Mall, 23106 Fashion Dr, Estero. 5:30-7:30p. Free. 992-9966.
•Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: JetBlue Park, 11500 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 888-REDSOX6.
•Carmina Burana: Naples Phil Orchestra. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Celtic Spectacular: w Vocal Artistry, Kellyn Celtic Arts Irish Dance Academy, Bill Larsen. Village Auditorium, Shell Point, 15100 Shell Point Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 454-2067.
•Cinema Toast - Celebrating the Music of the Movies: Concert. BIG Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 472-6862.
•Columbus’ Nina & Pinta: Replica ships, guided tours. Docked at Tin City, Naples. Mar 5-18 daily 9a-6p. 672-2152.
•’Ding’ Darling Lecture: Bringing Environmental Education to Russia. 15101 Shell Point Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a & 1p. 466-1131.
•Lehigh Acres Spring Festival: Veteran’s Park, 55 Homestead Rd S., Lehigh Acres. Until March 23.
•Marcus Jansen’s ARTSalon: Expressionism Today: Urban, Socio-Political Painting. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 4-5p, followed by reception 5:30p. 472-9700.
•Miranda Lambert: Concert. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 800-745-3000.
•Music Walk: Live music at galleries, shops, restaurants, streets. Downtown Ft Myers River District. 7-11p. Free. 855-732-3836.
•Outdoor Family Movie Night: An American Tail. Alliance for the Arts. 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 939-2787.
•Redemption SWFL: Concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 7-10p. Free. 333-1933.
•SWFL Reading Festival: Evening of the Authors. Meet authors, reception & dinner. Royal Palm Yacht Club, 2360 W 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-9p. Reserve. 337-7323.
•The Last Days of Judas Iscariot: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
16 Saturday
•Antique Auto Show: Naples Depot Museum, 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. 10a-3p. 262-6525.
•Art Fair: Downtown Fort Myers River District, Saturdays after the third-Friday Music Walk. 11a-4p. Free.
•Art Reception: Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. 5-9p. Free. 472-4557.
•Batfish Bash for the Bay: Fundraiser, silent auction, old Florida fare, live music & dancing. Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 6:30-10p. 417-6310.
•Carmina Burana: Naples Phil Orchestra. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Columbus’ Nina & Pinta: Replica ships, guided tours. Docked at Tin City, Naples. Mar 5-18 daily 9a-6p. 672-2152.
•David Finckel with Wu Han & Philip Setzer: Sanibel Music Festival. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 8p, 344-7025.
•Everblades vs South Carolina: Germain Arena, off I-75 at Alico Rd & Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Gulf Coast Symphony Dinner & Auction Fundraiser: 50 Shades of Green. Crown Colony Country Club, 8851 Crown Colony Blvd, Ft Myers. 7p. 277-1700.
•La Guayabera: Speaker Hilda Luisa Diaz-Perera. Collier County Museum, 3301 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. 252-8476.
•Magic Carpet Strings: Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 9:30 & 11:30am. 597-1900.
•Mangrove Gathering Eco Cafe: Live music, networking. Eco Living Center at Rutenberg Park, 6500 South Pointe Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30-10p. Free. 432-2163.
•Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Miles Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-33-TWINS.
•Moving Ethos: Dance performance. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7:30p, show 8p. 333-1933.
•SWFL Reading Festival: Dozens of best-selling authors, readings, book signings, author presentations, storytellers, family activities, crafts, contests, booksellers, teen battle of the Bands. Harborside Event Center & Centennial Park, riverfront, downtown Ft Myers. 10a-4p. Free. 337-7323.
•The Last Days of Judas Iscariot: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
•Third Weekend Art: Receptions, exhibits, demos at studios & galleries. Art Alliance Naples & Shirley Street Galleries/Studios. Pine Ridge Industrial Park (N Pine Ridge Rd & W of Airport Rd, Naples. 11a-4pp. Free. 821-1061.
17 Sunday
•Baby Boomer Comedy Show: Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 8p. 941-488-1115.
•Bluegrass in the Theater: Acoustic Music Society of SWFL. Outdoor concert Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2p. 939-2787.
•Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays: JetBlue Park, 11500 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1:35p. 888-REDSOX6.
•Columbus’ Nina & Pinta: Replica ships, guided tours. Docked at Tin City, Naples. Mar 5-18 daily 9a-6p. 672-2152.
•Estero Concert Series: Chamber Music III – Music of Bohemia. Art Hall, Koreshan State Historic Site, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 4p. 596-8404.
•Everblades vs South Carolina: Germain Arena, off I-75 at Alico Rd & Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy, Estero. 5p. 948-7825.
•Irish Tenors: Phiharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Jazz in the Park: Stu Shelton Quartet. Bayshore Cultural & Performing Arts Center event. Sugden Regional Park, Naples. 2-4p. Free admission/$5 pking. 775-2800.
•Left Bank Arts Fest: Marco Island Foundation of the Arts art show & sale. The Esplanade, 740-760 Collier Blvd, Marco Island. 10a04p. Free. 642-0015.
•St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Live music, corned beef & cabbage, green beer. Downtown Ft Myers River District. 6-11p.
•The Last Days of Judas Iscariot: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 2p. 218-0481.
•Third Weekend Art: Receptions, exhibits, demos at studios & galleries. Art Alliance Naples & Shirley Street Galleries/Studios. Pine Ridge Industrial Park (N Pine Ridge Rd & W of Airport Rd, Naples. 11a-4p. Free. 821-1061.
•Voices of Naples Concert: Ten Years of Reflection. East Naples United Methodist Church, 3301 Airport Rd S, Naples. 3p. 455-2582.
18 Monday
•Baby Boomer Comedy Show: Venice Theatre, 140 W Tampa Ave, Venice. 3 & 8p. 941-488-1115.
•Columbus’ Nina & Pinta: Replica ships, guided tours. Docked at Tin City, Naples. Mar 5-18 daily 9a-6p. 672-2152.
•Florida Tarpons vs Sarasota Thunder: Indoor football. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 674-3100.
•Jodie DeSalvo Piano Concert - The Greatest of Gershwin: Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 7p. 597-1900.
•Minnesota Twins vs Miami Marlins: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Miles Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-33-TWINS.
19 Tuesday
•Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles: JetBlue Park, 11500 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1:35p. 888-REDSOX6.
•Invitation to the Dance: Celtic, tango, tap & ballroom dance concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Lord of the Dance: BB Mann, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.
•Pacifica Quartet with Wu Han: Sanibel Music Festival. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 8p, 344-7025.
•Retablo: An Art of Symbolic Storytelling: The von Liebig Art Center, 585 Park St, Naples. 5:30p. Free. 262-6517.
20 Wednesday
•Art Cruise: Cruise and tour Matlacha art district, outdoor painting session, champagne meet & greet, lunch. Hosted by Vino's Picasso. 8:30a--1p. Reserve. 288-6953.
•Chorus Spring Concert: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 2p. 395-0900.
•Invitation to the Dance: Celtic, tango, tap & ballroom dance concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Ikebana Int’l Naples: Meeting & demo. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbor Dr, Naples. 9a. Free. 206-2639.
•Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Miles Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 800-33-TWINS.
•Pajanimals Live: BB Mann, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 418-1500.
•Seth Rudetsky’s Big Fat Broadway Show - The Songs of Irving Berlin: Concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
21 Thursday
•Boston Red Sox vs Philadelphia Phillies: JetBlue Park, 11500 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 888-REDSOX6.
•Chorus Spring Concert: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. 395-0900.
•Community Theater Play Readings: BIG Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. 472-6862.
•Flamenco Puro is Back: Music & dance concert. Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26821 S Bay Dr, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Fort Myers Film Festival Black Tie Red Carpet Gala: BB Mann, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Cocktails 5p, screening 7p, after party 9p. Reserve. 489-3033.
•Invitation to the Dance Celtic, tango, tap & ballroom dance concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Lorna Luft - Songs My Mother Taught Me: Concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Mendelsohn’s Elijah: Opera Naples. Moorings Presbyterian Church, Naples. 7:30p. 963-9050.
•Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Miles Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 800-33-TWINS.
•The Last Days of Judas Iscariot: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
•Twilight at the Tower: Live music, fashion shows. Bell Tower Shops, US 41 & Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. Free. 489-1221.
22 Friday
•SWFL Symphony: Tribute to John Williams. BB Mann, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 418-1500.
•Band Spring Concert: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. 395-0900.
•’Ding’ Darling Lecture: The Secret Lives of Birds on the Southeastern Coast. Shell Point, 15101 Shell Point Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a & 1p. 466-1131.
•Everblades vs Cincinnati: Germain Arena, off I-75 at Alico Rd & Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Fort Myers Film Festival: Screenings. Davis Art Center 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 333-1933.
•Invitation to the Dance: Celtic, tango, tap & ballroom dance concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Lorna Luft - Songs My Mother Taught Me: Concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Mendelsohn’s Elijah: Opera Naples. Moorings Presbyterian Church, Naples. 7:30p. 963-9050.
•Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Miles Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-33-TWINS.
•Naples Flower Show & Garden Market: Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
•The Florida Dream: Speaker Dr. Gary R. Mormino. Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S. Heathwood Dr, Marco Island. 7p. Free. 642-1440.
•The Last Days of Judas Iscariot: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
23 Saturday
•Art of the Clarinet: FGCU Bower School of Music, Faculty & guest artist series. U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates: JetBlue Park, 11500 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1:35p. 888-REDSOX6.
•CREW Concert: Mudbone & The Sarah Hadeka Band. 23998 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 657-2253.
•Downtown Naples Festival of the Arts: Outdoor art & crafts show. 5th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 263-9521.
•Everblades vs Cincinnati: Germain Arena, off I-75 at Alico Rd & Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Fort Myers Film Festival: Screenings. Davis Art Center 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 333-1933.
•Ft Myers Film Festival: Screening. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2p. 939-2787.
•Invitation to the Dance: Celtic, tango, tap & ballroom dance concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 8p. 597-1900.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association: Zion Lutheran Church, 7401 Winkler Rd, Ft Myers. Meets third Sat ea. mos. 10am-12pm. 489-1673.
•Naples Flower Show & Garden Market: Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-5p. 643-7275.
•Opera Theater of Connecticut – Viva Verdi: Sanibel Music Festival. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 8p. 344-7025.
•Painting Session on the Beach: Dinner & drinks. Hosted by Vino's Picasso. Bonita Bill's Waterfront Grill, 702 Fisherman's Whard, Ft Myers Beach. 6:30p. Rserve. 288-6953.
•Sarasota Folk & Acoustic Music Festival: More than 30 acts on 3 stages. Headliners: Sam Pacetti, Hi Tide, Passerine, Michelle & Scott Dalziel. Oscar Scherer State Park, US 41 S, Osprey. 11a-10p. 941-371-1433.
•Spring for the Arts: Bayshore Cultural & Performing Arts Center Gala. Windstar on Naples Bay, 1700 Windstar Blvd, Naples. 6:30-8:30p. 775-2800.
•SWFL Symphony: Tribute to John Williams: BB Mann, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 418-1500.
•The Last Days of Judas Iscariot: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
24 Sunday
•America’s Got Talent: BB Mann, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.
•Art Bazaar: Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc. Santini Marina Plaza, 7205 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 1-4p. 463-3909.
•Dionne Warwick: Phiharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Downtown Naples Festival of the Arts: Outdoor art & crafts show. 5th Ave S, Naples. 10a-5p. Free. 263-9521.
•Eddie Mekka - with a Little Ragoo on the Side: Fundraising gala & show. G& L Theater, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. 5-9p. Reserve. 888-966-3352.
•Florida Tarpons vs Lakeland Raiders: Indoor football. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 674-3100.
•Fort Myers Film Festival Awards Ceremony: Champagne & dessert. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Reserve. 333-1933.
•Fort Myers Film Festival: Screenings. Davis Art Center 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 333-1933.
•Minnesota Twins vs Toronto Blues Jays: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Miles Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-33-TWINS.
•Naples Concert Band Concert in the Park: Cambier Park Bandshell, Park St, Naples. 2p. Free. 263-9521.
•Sarasota Folk & Acoustic Music Festival: More than 30 acts on 3 stages. Headliners: Sam Pacetti, Hi Tide, Passerine, Michelle & Scott Dalziel. Oscar Scherer State Park, US 41 S, Osprey. 11a-5p. 941-371-1433.
•String Variations: Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
25 Monday
•Films for Film Lovers – Dinner & Documentary Night: Wasteland . Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. Reserve. 495-8989.
•Minnesota Twins vs St. Louis Cardinals: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Miles Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-33-TWINS.
•Monday Night Film: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. 395-0900.
•The Wiz: KidzAct, Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Ave. S., Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.
26 Tuesday
•Full Moon Walk: Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7751 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. 730p. Reserve. 533-7550.
•Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Miles Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-33-TWINS.
•Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: BB Mann, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.
•Second City - Laughing Matters: Comedy show. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•The Wiz: KidzAct, Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Ave. S., Naples. 5 & 7:30p. 263-7990.
27 Wednesday
•Boston Red Sox vs Miami Marlins: JetBlue Park, 11500 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1:35p. 888-REDSOX6.
•Documentary Series: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 1:30p. 395-0900.
•Don Quixote: Opera live from the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow. BIG Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. 472-6862.
•Puccini’s Turnandot: Sarasota Opera. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Second City - Laughing Matters: Comedy show. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
28 Thursday
•Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: JetBlue Park, 11500 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 888-REDSOX6.
•Dick Hyman - All That Jazz: Concert w/ Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Doug Renfroe with LaVon Mattson: Concert. Woodlands, Shell Point, 14441 Woodsong Ln, Ft Myers. 7p. 454-2067.
•Three Romantic Sonatas for Double Bass & Piano: FGCU Bower School of Music, Faculty & guest artist series. U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers. 7:30p. 590-7268.
•Twilight at the Tower: Live music, fashion shows. Bell Tower Shops, US 41 & Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. Free. 489-1221.
29 Friday
•American Virtuoso: Violinist Peter Winograd concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7:30p, show 8p. 333-1933.
•Blue Holes of the Bahamas: Presentor Kenny Broad, National Geographic cave diver & environmental anthropologist. Schein Hall, BIG Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7:30p. 395-0900.
•’Ding’ Darling Lecture: The Refuge’s Prescribed Burns. Shell Point, 15101 Shell Point Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a & 1p. 466-1131.
•Eagles Tribute Concert: Alter Eagles & Patchouli. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 5:30-9p. 643-7275.
•Everblades vs Orlando: Germain Arena, off I-75 at Alico Rd & Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 948-7825.
•Louise Pitre: Concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Miles Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1p. 800-33-TWINS.
•Queen Latifah: Concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Workshop: Digitally Photographing Your Art Work. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. 9a-4p. Reserve. 772-5657.
30 Saturday
•An Evening in Paris: Live music & French cuisine. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6-9p. 333-1933.
•Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: JetBlue Park, 11500 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 1:35p. 888-REDSOX6.
•Egg Hunt: Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 9a-12p. 643-7275.
•Everblades vs Orlando: Germain Arena, off I-75 at Alico Rd & Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 948-7825.
•Fully Committed: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 8p. 395-0900.
•Lisa Lampanelli: BB Mann, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 418-1500.
•Louise Pitre: Concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Mambo: Speaker Grande Dame of Mambo Barbara Craddock. Collier County Museum, 3301 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. 2p. Free. 252-8476.
•Miss Naples USA & Naples Teen USA Pageants: Edison State College Auditorium, 7007 Lely Cultural Pkwy, Naples. 4p. 877-6096.
•Spring Art Affair: Art show, live music, kids activities. Bell Tower Shops, US 41 & Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 12-7p. Free. 939-2787.
31 Sunday
•Diane Bish: Concert. Village Auditorium, Shell Point, 15100 Shell Point Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 454-2067.
1 Monday
•Monday Night Film: Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 7p. 395-0900.
•Wendy Webb: Concert. BIG Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Reception 7p, concert 8p. 472-6862.
2 Tuesday
•Art Reception: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, Cape Coral. 6-8p. Free. 540-5789.
•Art Reception: Watson MacRae Gallery, 2340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 5-7p. Free. 472-3386.
•Miami City Ballet: With Naples Phil Orchestra: Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
3 Wednesday
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Art Reception: FGCU Arts Complex, FGCU 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.
•Celebration of the Arts: FGCU Chamber Ensembles concert. FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd, S, Music Building U, Tobe Recital Hall, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 590-7292.
•Dog Wish: FGCU TheatreLab, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. 590-7268.
•Miami City Ballet: With Naples Phil Orchestra. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Naples Ballet: Tir Na Nog Academy of Irish Dance. Erich Kunzel Community Concert Series. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 643-7275.
•Underground Art: Receptions, exhibits, demos at studios & galleries. Art Alliance Naples & Shirley Street Galleries/Studios. Pine Ridge Industrial Park (N Pine Ridge Rd & W of Airport Rd, Naples. 5-8p. Free. 821-1061.
4 Thursday
•Alla Prima, Alla Fun: Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 5:30-8:30p. Reserve. 495-8989.
•Carpe Diem String Quartet: The Village Auditorium, Shell Point, 15100 Shell Point Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 454-2067.
•Dog Wish: FGCU TheatreLab, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. 590-7268.
•Ft Myers Miracle vs Bradenton: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•I Never Saw Another Butterfly: Florida Rep Lunchbox Theatre, Arcade Theater, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 11a. Grades 7 & up. 332-4665.
•The Dan Miller Jazz Quintet: Promenade at Boniat Bay, 26821 S Bay Dr, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show: Concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Twilight at the Tower: Live music, fashion shows. Bell Tower Shops, US 41 & Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. Free. 489-1221.
5 Friday
•Art Exhibition: Marco Bronzini Art School & Studio. 5567 Taylor Rd, Naples. 5-7p. Free.
•Art Reception: Art League of Ft Myers, 1451 Monroe St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Free. 275-3970.
•Art Reception: Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Free. 337-5050.
•Art Reception: BIG Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 5:30-7p. Free. 472-9700.
•Art Reception: Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 6-10p. Free. 333-1933.
•Art Reception: Howl Gallery, 1514 Bwy, Ft Myers, 6-10p. Free. 332-0161.
•Art Reception: The Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 6-8p. Free. 495-8989.
•Art Walk: Receptions, exhibits, demos, entertainment at galleries in Ft Myers River District. 6-10p.Free. 855-732-3836.
•’Ding’ Darling Lecture: Sea Turtles. Shell Point, 15101 Shell Point Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a & 1p. 466-1131.
•Dog Wish: FGCU TheatreLab, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. 590-7268.
•Sand Bash: Women’s Master Sandsculpting Competition.Exhibits, demos, contests, entertainment, kids area. Holiday Inn, 6890 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. Free. 463-5711.
•Savion Glover: Concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Wildflower Festival: Exhibits, demos, entertainment guided hikes. Bonita Nature Place, 27601 Kent Rd, Bonita Springs. 7-9p. 657-2253.
6 Saturday
•Art Exhibition: Marco Bronzini Art School & Studio. 5567 Taylor Rd, Naples. 1-3p. Free.
•Art in the Park: Outdoor art & crafts show. Park St, Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 263-9521.
•Art Reception: The von Liebig Art Center, 585 Park St, Naples. 5-7:30p. Free. 262-6517.
•Arts Worldwide – Empty Bowls: Live music, dance & theater from other countries & cultures. Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 12-4p. Free. 495-8989.
•Celebration and Reflection: Ft Myers Symphonic Mastersingers concert with Ft Myers HS Choir. First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 992-3233
•Dog Wish: FGCU TheatreLab, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. 590-7268.
•Ft Myers Miracle vs Bradenton: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•Sand Bash: Women’s Master Sandsculpting Competition.Exhibits, demos, contests, entertainment, kids area. Holiday Inn, 6890 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. Free. 463-5711.
•Schoolhouse Rock Live: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Florida Rep Lunchbox Theatre. 11a. 332-4488.
•SWFL Symphony: Masterworks Series - Rimsky-Korsakov Russian Easter Overture. BB Mann Hall, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers.8p. 418-1500.
•Wicked Divas: With the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Wildflower Festival: CREW Cypress Dome Trails, 3980 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee. 8:301-2p. 657-2253.
7 Sunday
•BBQ, Bands & Brew: Outdoor concert & food fest. Local bands, contests, kids activities, fundraiser. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 11a-5p. 938-0056.
•Canadian Brass: Concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Celebration and Reflection: Ft Myers Symphonic Mastersingers concert with Ft Myers High School Choir. First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. 4p. 992-3233
•Dog Wish: FGCU TheatreLab, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 590-7268.
•FGCU Choir & Chamber Choir Concert: FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd, S, Music Building U, Tobe Recital Hall, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 590-7292.
•Gulf Coast Symphony: Broadway Showstoppers Starring Ryan Silverman & Melissa Errico. BB Mann Hall, Edison State College, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Jazz in the Garden: The Trio!. Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. 4p. 643-7275.
•Lee County Community Band: Concert Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd. 3p. Free. 995-2097.
•Mixed Bag of Laughs: Naples Players Readers Theatre. Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 8p. 263-7990.
•Naples Players’ ETC…Readers’ Theatre: Breaking In. Tobye Studio, Sugden Theatre, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 7:30p. 263-7990.
•Sand Bash: Women’s Master Sandsculpting Competition.Exhibits, demos, contests, entertainment, kids activities. Holiday Inn, 6890 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. Free. 463-5711.
8 Monday
•Sand Bash: Women’s Master Sandsculpting Competition.Exhibits, demos, contests, entertainment, kids aactivities. Holiday Inn, 6890 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. Free. 463-5711.
•Smokey Robinson: Concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
9 Tuesday
•Ft Myers Miracle vs Jupiter: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•An Evening with Martin Short: Concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Sand Bash: Women’s Master Sandsculpting Competition. Exhibits, demos, contests, entertainment, kids activities. Holiday Inn, 6890 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. Free. 463-5711.
10 Wednesday
•Dog Wish: FGCU TheatreLab, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. 590-7268.
•Ft Myers Miracle vs Jupiter: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Lecture & Dinner: Hall of Shame: Unlikely Heroes. Holocaust Museum of SWFL, Sandalwood Sq, 4760 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. 4:30p. Reserve. 263-9200.
•Sand Bash: Women’s Master Sandsculpting Competition. Exhibits, demos, contests, entertainment, kids activities. Holiday Inn, 6890 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. Free. 463-5711.
11 Thursday
•Dog Wish: FGCU TheatreLab, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. 590-7268.
•Ft Myers Miracle vs Jupiter: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Giselle: Ballet live on screen from Royal Opera House, London. BIG Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 3p. Free. 472-6862.
•Naomi Niskala with Michael Baron: Concert. FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd, S, Music Building U, Tobe Recital Hall, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 590-7292.
•Sand Bash: Women’s Master Sandsculpting Competition. Exhibits, demos, contests, entertainment, kids activities. Holiday Inn, 6890 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. Free. 463-5711.
•Twilight at the Tower: Live music, fashion shows. Bell Tower Shops, US 41 & Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. Free. 489-1221.
•Viennese Favorites: Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
12 Friday
•Art Reception: Cape Coral Arts Studio, 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. 5-7p. 574-0802.
•Dog Wish: FGCU TheatreLab, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. 590-7268.
•FGCU Chamber Winds/Percussion Ensemble Concert: FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd, S, Music Building U, Tobe Recital Hall, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 590-7292.
•Nosemaker’s Apprentice - Chronicles of a Medieval Plastic Surgeon: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
•Sand Bash: Women’s Master Sandsculpting Competition.Exhibits, demos, contests, entertainment, kids activities. Holiday Inn, 6890 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. Free. 463-5711.
•Viennese Favorites: Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
13 Saturday
•Art After Dark: Art receptions, exhibits, demos, entertainment, refreshments at Crayton Cove Galleries, 8 & 12 Aves S, Naples. 6-8p. Free. 659-2787.
•Art Reception: Guess-Fisher Gallery & Phil Fisher Studio/Gallery, Crayton Cove, 10 12 Ave. S, Naples. 6-8p. Free. 659-2787.
•Artists Studio Tour: Daylong self-guided tour of artists’ studios & homes. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 10a-4p. 939-2787.
•Dog Wish: FGCU TheatreLab, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 8p. 590-7268.
•Fine Art & Crafts Show: Outdoor art & crafts show. 5th Ave S, Naples. 10a-4p. Free. 263-9521.
•Florida Tarpons vs Sarasota Thunder: Indoor football. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 674-3100.
•House of Soul R&B House Party: Live music, food. Sanibel Community Assoc, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 7-10p. Free. 472-2155.
•I Never Saw Another Butterfly: Florida Rep Lunchbox Theatre. Arcade Theater, 2267 1st St, Ft Myers. 11a. Grades 7 & up. 332-4665.
•Nosemaker’s Apprentice - Chronicles of a Medieval Plastic Surgeon: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
•Sand Bash: Women’s Master Sandsculpting Competition. Exhibits, demos, contests, entertainment, kids activities. Holiday Inn, 6890 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. Free. 463-5711.
•Viennese Favorites: Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
14 Sunday
•Art Reception: Ft Myers Beach Art Assoc, Donora & Shellmound, Ft Myers Beach. Gallery talk 1p, reception 2-3:30p. Refreshments. Free. 463-3909.
•Dog Wish: FGCU TheatreLab, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 2p. 590-7268.
•FGCU Wind Orchestra Concert: Lamb of God Church, 19691 Cypress View Dr, Ft Myers. 3p. Free. 590-7292.
•Fort Rock Festival: Music fest, 11 bands. The Offspring, 3 Doors Down, Papa Roach, Stone Sour, Volebeat, more. JetBlue Park, 11581 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers. 11a-11p.
•Ft Myers Miracle vs Charlotte: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 4p. 768-4210.
•Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour: Dee Dee Bridgewater, Christian McBride, Benny Green, Lewis Nash, Chris Potter, Ambrose Akinmusire. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Naples Concert Band Concert in the Park: Cambier Park Bandshell, Park St, Naples. 2p. Free. 263-9521.
•Sand Bash: Women’s Master Sandsculpting Competition. Exhibits, demos, contests, entertainment, kids activities. Holiday Inn, 6890 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 10a-5p. Free. 463-5711.
•Sounds of Spring: Ft Myers Symphonic Mastersingers concert. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 4p 283-2386.
15 Monday
•Art Reception: Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 2-4p. 334-7419.
•Dog Wish: FGCU TheatreLab production. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7:30p, show 8p. 333-1933.
•Ft Myers Miracle vs Palm Beach: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•The Music of The Who: Naples Philharmonic Orchestra performs Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
16 Tuesday
•Dog Wish: FGCU TheatreLab production. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7:30p, show 8p. 333-1933.
•Ft Myers Miracle vs Palm Beach: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 2:30p. 768-4210.
17 Wednesday
•Art Reception: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 939-2787.
•Dog Wish: FGCU TheatreLab production. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7:30p, show 8p. 333-1933.
•Esperanza Spalding: Concert. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Ft Myers Miracle vs Palm Beach: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
18 Thursday
• The Voices of Naples Concert: Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S Bay Dr. Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
•Art Reception: FGCU Arts Complex, FGCU 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Ft Myers. 5-7p. Free. 590-7199.
•FGCU String Orchestra Concert: FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd, S, Music Building U, Tobe Recital Hall, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 590-7292.
•Frank Sinatra, Jr: Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
•Nosemaker’s Apprentice - Chronicles of a Medieval Plastic Surgeon: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
19 Friday
•Arts on the Avenues: Art exhibit & live music. Coconut Point Mall, 23106 Fashion Dr, Estero. 5:30-7:30p. Free. 992-9966.
•Balloons Over Paradise: Hot air balloon festival, live music, carnival games, car show, art show, food, etc. Seminole Tribe Youth Ranch Immokalee, 1195 SR 29, Immokalee. 800-218-0007.
•FGCU Symphonic Band Concert: FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd, S, Cohen Center Ballroom, Ft Myers. 7:30p. Free. 590-7292.
•Florida Tarpons vs Missouri Monsters: Indoor football. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 674-3100.
•Music Walk: Live music at galleries, shops, restaurants, streets. Downtown Ft Myers River District. 7-11p. Free. 855-732-3836.
•Nosemaker’s Apprentice - Chronicles of a Medieval Plastic Surgeon: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
•Outdoor Family Movie Night: The Muppets. Alliance for the Arts. 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 939-2787.
•Piano Night with Scott McDonald: Concert. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. 6-10p. Free. 333-1933.
•The Great Gatsby Gala: Opera Naples fundraiser. Port Royal, Naples. 963-9050.
20 Saturday
•A Midsummer’s Night Dream: KidzAct, Sugden Commuity Theatre Outdoor Stage, 701 5th Ave S, Naples. 263-7990.
•Balloons Over Paradise: Hot air balloon festival, live music, carnival games, car show, art show, food, etc. Seminole Tribe Youth Ranch Immokalee, 1195 SR 29, Immokalee. 800-218-0007.
•Grand Reopening Weekend: Exhibits, educational programs, speakers, music, entertainment, games, arts & crafts, kids activities. Conservancy of SWFL, New Smith Preserve Way & Goodlette Frank Rd., Naples. 10a-4p. 430-2466.
•Gulf Coast Writers Association: Zion Lutheran Church, 7401 Winkler Rd, Ft Myers. Meets third Sat ea. mos. 10am-12pm. 489-1673.
•Lewis Black: BB Mann, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 8p. 418-1500.
•Nosemaker’s Apprentice - Chronicles of a Medieval Plastic Surgeon: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
•Symphonic Chorale of SWFL Concert: An American Rhapsody. First Christian Church, 2081 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 8p. 560.5695.
•Third Weekend Art: Receptions, exhibits, demos at studios & galleries. Art Alliance Naples & Shirley Street Galleries/ Studios. Pine Ridge Industrial Park (N Pine Ridge Rd & W of Airport Rd, Naples. 11a-4pp. Free. 821-1061.
21 Sunday
•Balloons Over Paradise: Hot air balloon festival, live music, carnival games, car show, art show, food, etc. Seminole Tribe Youth Ranch Immokalee, 1195 SR 29, Immokalee. 800-218-0007.
•Family Fare with the Naples Phil Orchestra: Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 3p. 597-1900.
•Grand Reopening Weekend: Exhibits, educational programs, speakers, music, entertainment, games, arts & crafts, kids activities. Conservancy of SWFL, New Smith Preserve Way & Goodlette Frank Rd., Naples. 10a-4p. 430-2466.
•Jazz in the Park: Jazz Bands of: Gulf Coast HS, Barron Collier HS, Palmetto Ridge HS w guest appearances by Lew Del Gatto & Dan Miller. Bayshore Cultural & Performing Arts Center event. Sugden Regional Park, Naples. 2-4p. Free admission/$5 pking. 775-2800.
•Nosemaker’s Apprentice - Chronicles of a Medieval Plastic Surgeon: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 2p. 218-0481.
•Sunset Concert: The David Mayfield Parade, outdoor concert. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. 5p. 939-2787.
•Third Weekend Art: Art receptions, exhibitions, demos at galleries. North Naples Alliance. Pine Ridge Industrial Park, Pine Ridge Rd west of Airport Rd. 1-4p. Free. 821-1061.
•Women Who Dare to Believe: Concert. Village Auditorium, Shell Point, 15100 Shell Point Blvd, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 454-2067.
22 Monday
•Earth Day: Family activities, entertainment, info. Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 9a-4p. 417-6310.
•Films for Film Lovers: Arranged. Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7p. 495-8989.
23 Tuesday
•Brit Floyd - World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show: Concert. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7p. 800-745-3000.
•The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel: W/ Naples Phiharmonic Orchestra. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
24 Wednesday
•Endgame: Ghistbird Theatre Company. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7:30p, show 8p. 333-1933.
•Fort Myers Beach Film Festival: Welcome filmmakers sunset party cruise on Indian Princess. 314-9234.
•Shen Yun: BB Mann, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7:30p. 418-1500.
•The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel: With Naples Phil Orchestra. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
25 Thursday
•All That Jazz: Music of Jerome Kern w/ Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring guitarist Romera Lubambo. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 6 & 8:30p. 597-1900.
•Endgame: Ghistbird Theatre Company. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7:30p, show 8p. 333-1933.
•Fort Myers Beach Film Festival: Ribbon cutting & screenings all day. Beach Theater, 6425 Estero Bvd, Ft Myers Beach. 314-9234.
•Nosemaker’s Apprentice - Chronicles of a Medieval Plastic Surgeon: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
•The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel: With Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
26 Friday
•Art Reception: The von Liebig Art Center, 585 Park St, Naples. 5-7:30p. Free. 262-6517.
•Endgame: Ghistbird Theatre Company. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7:30p, show 8p. 333-1933.
•Fort Myers Beach Film Festival: Screenings all day. Beach Theater, 6425 Estero Bvd, Ft Myers Beach. Twilight film on beach behind Holiday Inn, 6890 Estero Blvd. 314-9234.
•Ft Myers Miracle vs Charlotte: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 7p. 768-4210.
•Nosemaker’s Apprentice - Chronicles of a Medieval Plastic Surgeon: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
•The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel: With Naples Phil Orchestra. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 8p. 597-1900.
27 Saturday
•Endgame: Ghistbird Theatre Company. Davis Art Center, 2301 1st St, Ft Myers. Cocktails 7:30p, show 8p. 333-1933.
•Florida Tarpons vs Georgia Rampage: Indoor football. Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero. 7:30p. 674-3100.
•Fort Myers Beach Film Festival: Screenings all day. Beach Theater, 6425 Estero Bvd, Ft Myers Beach. Independent Film Industry workshop. 314-9234.
•Ft Myers Miracle vs Charlotte: Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Ft Myers. 6p. 768-4210.
•Gulf Coast Symphony: An Evening of Stories & Song. Fould’s Theater, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. After show dessert, wine & cheese in Alliance Art Gallery. 7:30p. 481-4849.
•Nosemaker’s Apprentice - Chronicles of a Medieval Plastic Surgeon: Laboratory Theater of Florida. 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. 8p. 218-0481.
•Onstage with Florida Rep - Radio Daze: Vintage live radio program by Florida Rep & local celebs, fundraiser. Estero Country Club at the Vines, S Ft Myers. Reserve. 332-4488.
•The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel: With Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. 2 & 8p. 597-1900.
28 Sunday
•Artists Studio Tour: Self-guided tour of 7 studios & homes in Ft Myers. Breakfast at Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Hors d’oeuvres & wine tasting 3-4p at Unit A art space, 1922 Evans Ave, Ft Myers. 939-2787.
•Estero Concert Series: Chamber Music I. Art Hall, Koreshan State Historic Site, 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 4p. 596-8404.
•Fort Myers Beach Film Festival: Screenings all day. Beach Theater, 6425 Estero Bvd, Ft Myers Beach. Awards Ceremony & Audience Award film screening. 314-9234.
•Island Jazz: Concert in the garden. BIG Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. 3p. Free. 472-6862.
theater
•Anything Goes: Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Mar 5-10. 597-1900.
•A Behanding in Spokane: Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. Apr 11-28. 941-488-1115.
•A Hard Day’s Death: Seminole Gulf Railway Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Ft Myers. Thru Apr 28. Wed, Thu, Sun. 275-8487.
•Annie: Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Mar 15-31. 772-5862.
•Bird of Prey: Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Seminole Gulf Railway, Ft Myers. Thru Mar 31, Fri & Sat. 275-8487.
•Call Me Waldo: Theatre Conspiracy, Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Thru Mar 2. 8p. 936-3239.
•Charles Lindbergh: The Lone Eagle: Big Arts’ Herb Strauss Theater, 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Mar 3 & 10, 4p. 395-0900.
•Constellation III – Dog Wish: FGCU TheatreLab, 10501 FGCU Blvd, Ft Myers. Apr 3-7 & 10-14. Wed-Sat, 8p & Sun 2p. 590-1000.
•Crowns: Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. Apr 2-21. 941-488-1115.
•Deathtrap: Marco Players,1055 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island. Mar20-Apr 7. 642-7270.
•Dixie Swim Club: Off Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Thru Mar 9. 1:15p &/or 7:30p. 278-4422.
•Educating Rita: Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 Bay St, Ft Myers. Apr 16-May 5. Tue-Sat 8pm, Wed, Sun 2pm, and select Sat 2pm. 332-4488.
•Fully Committed: Big Arts’ Herb Strauss Theater, 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Mar 29-Apr 27, mat Apr 10, 2p. 395-0900.
•Hello Dolly: Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. Thru Mar 17. 941-488-1115.
•Jake’s Women: Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Thru Mar 3. 772-5862.
•Les Misérables: BB Mann, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Thru Mar 17. 418-1500.
•Master Class: Gulfshore Playhouse. Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples . Apr 5, 6, 9-13, 16-20 @ 8p & Apr 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 @ 3p. 597-1900.
•Menopause – The Musical: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Apr 11-May 18. 278-4422.
•Miracle on South Division Street: Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 Bay St, Ft Myers. Thru Mar 2. Tue-Sat 8pm, Wed, Sun 2pm, and select Sat 2pm. 332-4488.
•Miss Nelson is Missing: Broadway Palm Children’s Theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Apr 19, 20, 23, 26, 28, 30, May 1 - 17. Lunch 12p, Show 1p. 278-4422.
•Next To Normal: Theatrezone, G&L Theater, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. Mar 7-10 & 14-17. 1-888-966-3352.
•Noir Confidential: Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Seminole Gulf Railway, Ft Myers. Apr 5-Jun 29. Fri & Sat. 275-8487.
•Nosemaker’s Apprentice: Chronicles of a Medieval Plastic Surgeon: The Laboratory Theater of Florida, Kiwanis Hall, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. Apr 12, 13, 18-21, 25-27. 218-0481.
•Other Desert Cities: Florida Repertory Theatre, Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 Bay St, Ft Myers. Mar 12-Apr 6. Tue-Sat 8pm, Wed, Sun 2pm, and select Sat 2pm. 332-4488.
•Our Town: Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. Mar 14-30. 941-488-1115.
•Roger Bean’s The Marvelous Wonderettes: Big Arts’ Herb Strauss Theater, 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Thru Mar 23. 395-0900.
•Second Samuel: Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. Apr 30-May 19. 941-488-1115.
•The Clean House: The Naples Players. Sugden Community Theatre, Tobye Studio, 701 5th Ave. S., Naples. Mar 27-Apr 30. 263-7990.
•The Fantasticks: Florida Repertory Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, 2267 Bay St, Ft Myers. Mar 21-May 5. 332-4488.
•The Fox on the Fairway: Off Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Mar 14-May 4. 1:15p &/or 7:30p. 278-4422.
•The Importance of Being Earnest: Gulfshore Playhouse, Norris Center, 755 8th Ave. S. Naples. Thru Mar 3. 8p, select Sun 3 & 8p. 261-PLAY (7529).
•The Last Days of Judas Iscariot: The Laboratory Theater of Florida, Kiwanis Hall, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. Mar 8, 9, 14-17, 21-23. 218-0481.
•The Last Romance: Marco Players,1055 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island. Thru Mar 3. 642-7270.
•The Liar: Theatre Conspiracy. Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Mar 15-16, 21-24, 28-30. 936-3239.
•The Mousetrap: The Naples Players. Sugden Community Theatre, Blackburn Hall, 701 5th Ave. S., Naples. Apr 17-May 11. Wed-Sat 8p & Sun 2p. 263-7990.
•The Producers: The Naples Players. Sugden Community Theatre, Blackburn Hall, 701 5th Ave. S., Naples. Thru Mar 30. Wed-Sat 8p & Sun 2p. 263-7990.
•The Silver Foxes 21st Annual Follies: Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave, Venice. Mar 20-24. 941-488-1115.
•The Sound of Music: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. Thru Apr 6. 278-4422.
•The Whipping Man: Gulfshore Playhouse, Norris Center, 755 8th Ave. S. Naples. Mar 15-30. 8p, select Sun 3 & 8p. 261-PLAY (7529).
THEATERS
•Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre: 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers. The Sound of Music, Thru Apr 6. Menopause – The Musical. Apr 11-May 18. Off Broadway: Dixie Swim Club, Thru Mar 9. The Fox on the Fairway, Mar 14- May 4. Children’s Theater: Miss Nelson is Missing, Apr 19 – 30 & May 1-17.
•FGCU Theatre Lab: FGCU Blvd, Ft Myers. Constellation III – Dog Wish, Apr 3-7 & 10-14.
•Florida Reportory Theatre: Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 Bay St, Ft Myers. Miracle on South Division Street, Thru Mar 2. Other Desert Cities, Mar 15-Apr 6. The Fantastiks, Mar 21-May 5. Educating Rita, Apr 16-May 5. Lunchbox Theatre: The Odyssey Experience, Mar 1 & 2. I Never Saw Another Butterfly, Apr 4 & 13.
•The Laboratory Theater of Florida: Kiwanis Hall, 1634 Woodford Ave, Ft Myers. The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Mar 8 & 9, 14-17, 21-23. Nosemaker’s Apprentice: Chronicles of a Medieval Plastic Surgeon, Apr 12 & 13, 18-21, 25-27.
•The Naples Players: Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Ave. S., Naples. Blackburn Hall: The Producers, Thru Mar 30. The Mousetrap, Apr 17-May 11. Tobye Studio: The Clean House, Mar 27-Apr 30. KidzAct: The Wiz, Mar 25 & 26. A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Apr 20.
•Theatre Conspiracy: Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Call Me Waldo, Mar 1 & 2. The Liar, Mar 15 & 16, 21-24 & 28-30.
•Theatre Zone: G&L Theater, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Rd, Naples. Next To Normal, Mar 7-10 & 14-17.
•Venice Theater: 140 West Tampa Ave, Venice. The Great American Trailer Park Musical, thru Mar 9. Hello Dolly, thru Mar 17. Mar 14-30: Our Town. Mar 20-24: The Silver Foxes 21st Annual Follies. Apr 2-21: Crowns. Apr 11-28: A Behanding in Spokane. Apr 30-May 19: Second Samuel.
exhibitions
•Alliance for the Arts: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Mar 1-28: Jeff Murphy & Heather Freeman - Dig & Momma’s Boy; Young Artists Awards; Jason McDonald. Apr 3-28: The Future of Art - Student Exhibit; Teachers’ exhibit. 939-2787.
•Art Council of Southwest Florida Co-Op Gallery: Coconut Point Mall, 8074 Mediterrranean Dr, Estero. Tue-Thu & Sat 11a-6p, Sun 12-5p. Free. 466-1947.
•Art League of Fort Myers: 1451 Monroe St, Ft Myers. Mar 1-29: March Masters. Apr 5-26: Through the Lens. Mon-Fri, 11a-3p. 275-3970.
•Art of the Olympians: Al Oerter Center of Excellence, 1300 Hendry St, downtown River District, Ft Myers. Thru Apr 30: Trifecta Show. Tue-Sat, 10a-4p. Closed Sun & Mon. 332-5055.
•ArtiCulture Art Gallery & Tattoo Studio: 1529 Lee St, Ft Myers. Daily 10a-2a. 339-7665.
•Arts For ACT Gallery: 2265 First St, Ft Myers. Mar 1-31: Lennie Jones’ ‘Roots & Branches’; Michael Pohlman; B.A. Mintz. Apr 5-May 1: Florida Penn Women Group exhibit; Andrew Miller; Kim Kraft Miller. Mon-Sat 11a-4:30p/ 1st & 3rd Fri, 11a-10p. Call for Sat hrs. Free. 337-5050.
•Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery: 4332 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Mar: Mel Meo - All-New Art. Sun & Mon, 10a-5p/Tue-Sat, 10a-7p. Free. 283-1335.
•BIG ARTS: Barrier Island Group for the Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Mar 4-30: Marcus Jansen; Silk Road. Apr 4-30: In Living Color, Fine Crafts Exhibition. Mon-Sat 1-4p. 395-0900.
•Bob Rauschenberg Gallery: Edison State College, 8099 College Pkwy, Ft Myers. Mar 1-Apr 13: Eye on the Storm. Mon-Fri 10a-4p & Sat 11a-3p. Free. 489-9313.
•Cape Coral Art League: 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Mon-Fri 1-4p. 9a-4p. 772-5657.
•Cape Coral Arts Studio: 4533 Coronado Pkwy in Rubicond Park, Cape Coral. Mar 1-28: Art Focus. Apr 5-25: Ring of Fire. SWFL Craft Guild meeting, 3rd Sat of month. Mon-Thu 9a-9p, Fri &Sat 9a-4p. 574-0802.
•Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs: 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. Mar 1-May 30: Portrait, People, Presence; Silly Faces. Apr 4- May 30: Miniatures; Get Squared. Mon-Fri, 9a-5p, Sat 9a-3p. Free. 495-8989.
•Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs Studios at the Promenade at Bonita Bay: 26811 S Bay Dr, Bonita Springs. Artists studios open Mon-Sat 10a-3p. Exhibitions, receptions and demos, live music. Thu 10a-7p. Art Walk last Thu of month 4-8p. Free. 495-8989.
•Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery: 52388 Tamiami Tr, Ochopee. Thru Mar: Saturday Swamp Walks. Reserve. Daily 10a-5p. 695-2428.
•Clyde Butcher’s Venice Gallery & Studio: 237 Warfield Ave, Venice. Tue-Fri 10a-4p. 486-0811.
•Collier County Sheriff’s Office Gallery: 3319 Tamiami Tr. East, Bldg J, Naples. Thru Mar 29: Crackers in the Glade - The Life, Art and Writings of Rob Storter, Everglades Pioneer. 252-0810.
•Davis Art Center: 2301 First St, Ft Myers. Mar: Acrylics & Aquarelles - The Art of Heidi Schmitz. Mon-Fri, 10a-5p. 333-1933.
•Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries: 10501 FGCU Blvd S. , Ft Myers. Thru Mar 14: Puno MoCA – A Project by Cesar Cornejo. Apr 3-11: StudentArt Exhibition. Apr 18-May 4: Finals - Spring 2013 Senior Projects. Mon-Fri, 10-4p & Thu 4-8p. ArtLab: Mon-Fri 10a-4p. 590-7199.
•Fort Myers Beach Art Association: Donora & Shell Mound, Ft Myers Beach. Mar 3-15: Spring Show. Mar 16-Apr 11: Anything Goes. Apr 13-18: Student Scholarship Show. Mon-Sat 10a-3p & Sun 12-3p. 463-3909.
•Gallerie du Soleil: 393 Broad Ave S, Naples. Mon-Sat, 10a-6p & Sun 12-5p. 417-3450.
•Gallery on Fifth: Mercato, 5130 Strada Pl, Naples. Mon-Sat, 10a-6p & Sun 12-5p. 220-7503.
•Gardner Colby Gallery: 386 & 365 Broad Ave S, Naples. Thru Mar 11: Fun & Games. Mar 14- Apr 12: A Slice of Life group show. Mon-Sat 10a-5:30p & Sun 12-5p. 403-7787.
•Guess-Fisher Gallery & Phil Fisher Gallery: 810 12th Ave S, Naples. Mon-Thu 12-5p, Fr & Sat 12-9p, Sun 1-5p during high season. 659-2787 & 403-8393.
•Harbour View Gallery: 5789 Cape Harbour Dr, #104, Cape Coral. Mar: Martha Dodd & Bev Spana. Apr: Mar-Louise Hooper & Joy Schultz. Art reception with visiting artists first Tuesday every month, 6-8p. Daily 11a-8p. 540-5789.
•Hirdie-Girdie Art Gallery: 2490 Library Way, Sanibel. Hirdie-Girdie Gallery: Mar: Pat Smart. Cooperative. Mon-Sat, 11a-5p. 395-0027.
•Howl Gallery/Tattoo: 1514 Broadway #101, Ft Myers. Mar 1-31: Veron Ennis. Apr 5-30: Group Show. Mon-Th 11a-8p, Fri & Sat 12-10p. 332-0161.
•Island Visions: 4643 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Daily 10a-5p. 282-0452.
•Kathleen Bradford Studio/Gallery: 4259 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Mar 1-29: Ursula Capelletti - Motions of Color- New Acrylic Abstracts. Tue-Sat 11:30a-6p. 776-6844.
•Lee County Commissioner’s Office: Old County Courthouse, 2120 Main St, Ft Myers. 533-2226.
•Lovegrove Gallery & Garden: 4637 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Matlacha Historic Walking Tours: Tue & Fri, 9a. 283-6453.
•Marco Island Center for the Arts: 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island. Art reception 2nd Tue of month. Tue-Fri 9-4, Oct-May. 394-4221.
•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island. Tue-Sat 9a-5p & Sat 9a-4p. 642-1440.
•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Thru Mar 24: Zimsculpt. Wed-Mon 9a-5p & Tue 8a-5p. 643-7275.
•Naples Museum of Art: 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Mar 24: Sight Unseen: International Photography by Blind Artists. Thru Apr 21: Painting Women. Thru Apr 28: Visual Connection: Painting, Sculpture & Photography Inspired by Dance. Thru Jul 7: Revelation - Major Paintings by Jules Olitski Tue-Sat 10-4p, Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.
•Nora Butler Designs: Crayton Cove, 800 12th Ave. S, Naples. Tue-Sat 11a-6p. 403-8287.
•Ocasiocasa Studio Gallery: 1540 Bwy, Ft Myers. Tue-Fri 11a-6p, Sat 1-5p. 691-8292.
•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Thru Mar 3: Ringling in Bloom. Thru Apr 14: Paolo Veronese - A Master & His Workshop in Renaissance Venice. Thru Jul 14: Mythic Creatures of China. Thru May 19: Herb Ritts – L.A. Style. Ongoing: 20th Century Abstract Art from the Ringling Collection & From the Vaults: John Ringling’s Asian & Cypriot Art. Thu: The Gardens of Ringling Guided Tour, 10:30. Daily 10a-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.
•Rosen Gallery & Studios: North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd, N Naples. Mar 6-May 7: Nancy Wood-Woltz: Expressions of Impressions. Daily tours of artist’s studios - Reserve. Mon-Sat, 12-6p. 821-1061.
•Southwest Florida Community Foundation: 8771 College Pkwy, bldg 2, rm 201, Ft Myers. Reception first Fri of month. 274-5900.
•Southwest Florida Museum of History: 2031 Jackson St, Ft Myers. Thru Apr 18: Wed & Sat 10a, Downtown walking tours. Tue-Sat 10a-5p. 321-7430.
•Space 39 Gallery: 39 Patio de Leon, Ft Myers. Mon-Wed 4p-12a & Thu-Sun 4p-2a. 690-0004.
•Sunshine Studios/Jo-Ann Sanborn: 760 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. New works daily. Wed-Sat 11a-5p, Thu til 8p. 642-6367.
•Sweet Art Gallery: 2054 Trade Center Way, Naples. Thru Mar 19: Art From the Heart. Mon-Fri 10a-5p & Sat 10a-1p. Free. 597-2110.
•Sylvie’s Artistic Selections: 16681 McGregor Blvd, #306, Ft Myers. Tue-Sat 11a-6p. 437-6959.
•The Artists’ Gallery: The Esplanade, 760 Collier Blvd, Marco Island. Winter: Mon-Wed 10a-5p, Thu & Fri 10a-8p, Sat 10a-4p, Sun 10a-2p. 784-4436.
•The von Liebig Art Center: 585 Park St, Naples. Thru Mar 16: Adult Student exhibition. Thru Apr 13: Following Footsteps – Three Generations of Plein Air Painters. Mar 30-Apr 27: 2D/3D Show. Apr 5-24: Alternate Realities - Florida’s Seminole-Miccosukee Indians & the Pioneers of Lee County. Apr 27-Jun 1: La Casa - Latin American Art, Words & Symbols. Mon-Sat 10a-4p. 262-6517.
•Tower Gallery: 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel. Beginning Mar 16: New Artists - New Art. Artist Cooperative of Fine Art. Historic beach house featuring professional area artists. Daily 10a-9p. 472-4557.
•Union Artists Studios: Alliance of the Arts campus, 10051 McGregor Blvd, #202, Edwards Bldg, Ft Myers. 826-3861.
•Unit A Art Space: Marcus Jansen, 1922 Evans Ave, Ft Myers. By appt. Receptions first Fri of month. 849-7772.
•Vallez Studio: Crayton Cove, 784 12th Ave S, Naples. 262-0381.
•Vavrina Art Gallery: 12581 New Brittany Blvd, Ft Myers. Open by appt. 936-0305.
•Watson MacRae Gallery: 2340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Mar: The Sea: In, On, Under. Apr: With Paper. Mon-Sat 10:30a-5p. 472-3386.
attractions
•Art of the Olympians Museum: 1300 Hendry St, downtown River District, Ft Myers. Tue-Sat, 10a-4p. Closed Sun & Mon. 332-5055.
•Babcock Wilderness Adventures: 8000 State Rd 31, Punta Gorda. Tue-Sat. Reservations for tours 800-500-5583.
•Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum: 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Raymond Burr Memorial Exhibit, Deep-Sea Mollusks, Henry Domke - Nature Photographer. World Record-Sized Shells. Open Daily 10a-5p. 395-2233.
•Burroughs Home & Gardens: 2505 First St, Ft Myers. Living history tours daily 11a & 1p, 5-9p. 337-0706.
•Butterfly Estates: 1815 Fowler St, Ft Myers. Tue-Sat, 9a-3p. 690-2359.
•Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Ft Myers. Live animal shows daily, Planetarium shows, Wed-Sat, 9a-5p & Sun, 11a-5p. 275-3435.
•Cape Coral Historical Museum: 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral. Wed, Thu & Sun 1-4p. 772-7037.
•Christopher Columbus’ Nina & Pinta: Replica ships, guided tours. Docked at Tin City, Naples. Mar 5-18 daily 9a-6p. 672-2152.
•Collier County Museum: 3301 Tamiami Tr E, Naples. Thru Jun 28: Obscured by Time – The Magic of Florida. Educational programs, every Wed, 2pm. Mon-Fri, 9a-5p. & Sat 9a-4p. 774-8476.
•Conservancy of SWFL: Grand Re-opening Weekend: Apr 20 & 21. New Smith Preserve Way & Goodlette Frank Rd. 9:30a-4:30p. 430-2466.
•Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: 375 Sanctuary Rd W, Naples. Blair Audubon Center, Boardwalk Exploration & Exhibits (Rod J Wiley – Audubon Florida Photographer of the Year). Daily 7a-5:30p. 348-9151.
•CREW: Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed, 23998 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Expert led guided walks, 1st & 3rd Tues & 2nd Sat, Thru Apr. Marsh Hiking Trails open sunrise-sunset. 657-2253.
•CROW: Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel. Healing Winds Visitor Education Center. Tue-Sun 10a-4p. 472-3644.
•’Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge: One Wildlife Dr, Sanibel. 472-1100.
•Edison & Ford Winter Estates: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers. Apr 15-May 25: Art in the Gardens - Snakes & Lizards. Discovering Southwest Florida with Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Daily 9a-5:30p. 334-7419.
•Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples: North Collier Park, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples. Special hours for children on autistic spectrum: Breaking the Barriers, Second Sat of month 8 - 9a & Sensory Night, 4th Tue of month 5-8p. Register. 514-0084.
•Holocaust Museum & Education Center of SWFL: Sandalwood Square, 4760 Tamiami Tr N, Naples. Thru Mar 30: Girl Power! How Young Women Impacted the Holocaust: Painting the Irene Sendler Story. Thru Apr: Tue-Sun 12:30-5p. Guided Tours: 1:30p. 263-9200.
•Imaginarium Science Center: 2000 Cranford St, Ft Myers. Family Friday Nites: every Friday open til 8p. Mon-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 12-5p. 321-7420.
•Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch: 1215 Roberts Ave, Immokalee. Thru Jul 26: Five Centuries of Tradition – Florida Cattle Ranching. Mon-Fri, 9a-5p. 658-2466.
•Marco Island Historical Museum: 180 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island. Thru Mar 30: Florida’s Got the Blues; Thru Jul 26: New World – Lost World. Tue-Sat 9a-5p & Sat 9a-4p. 642-1440.
•Museum of the Everglades: 105 West Broadway, Everglades City. Thru Mar 4: Unspoiled Florida. Mon-Fri, 9a-5p & Sat 9a-4p. 695-0008.
•Naples Botanical Garden: 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples. Thru Mar 24: Zimsculpt (daily guided tours). Thru Apr: Tai Chi in the Garden 10a; Yoga in in the Garden, Sun 10a. Wed-Mon 9a-5p & Tue 8a-5p. 643-7275.
•Naples Depot Museum: 1051 Fifth Ave S, Naples. Mar 1-Apr 25: The Spirit of the Coffee Bean. Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Sat 9a-4p. 262-6525.
•Naples Museum of Art: 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Thru Mar 24: Sight Unseen: International Photography by Blind Artists. Thru Apr 21: Painting Women. Thru Jul 7: Revelation - Major Paintings by Jules Olitski Tue-Sat 10-4p, Sun 12-4p. 597-1900.
•Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples. Daily 9a-5p. 262-5409.
•Palm Cottage Museum & Norris Gardens: Naples Historical Society, 137 12th Ave. S, Naples. Walking tours of Naples Historic District – Wed 10a; Guided Garden Tours – Thu 10a; Reserve. Tue-Sat 1-4p. 261-8164.
•Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota. Thru Mar 3: Ringling in Bloom. Thru May 19: Herbs Ritts – L.A. Style. Thru Apr 14: Paolo Veronese - A Master & His Workshop in Renaissance Venice. Thru Jul 28: Mythic Creatures of China. Ongoing: 20th Century Abstract Art from the Ringling Collection & From the Vaults – John Ringling’s Asian & Cypriot Art. Ongoing: Sunsets in Joseph’s Coat, New Acquisitions Highlights. Thu: The gardens of Ringling guided tour, 10:30a. Daily 10-5p, Thu 10a-8p. 941-359-5700.
•Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: 300 Tower Rd, Naples. Thru Mar 31: Photo Annual exhibit. Apr 2-May 1: Collier County Public Schools Art Show. Daily programs: 11a & 2p. Guided kayak trips Tue & Th 10a & 1p. Hrs: M-Sat, 9a-4p. 417-6310.
•Sanibel Historical Museum & Village: 950 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Wed-Sat, 10a-4p. 472-4648.
•Shell Factory & Nature Park: 2787 N Tamiami Trail, N Ft Myers. Daily 10a-5p. 995-2141.
•Southwest Florida Museum of History: 2031 Jackson St, Ft Myers. Thru Apr 18: Wed & Sat, 10a, Guided Downtown walking tours. Tue-Sat 10a-5p. 321-7430.
parks
•Bonita Beach Park: 27954 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs. Tue: Leisure & Fitness Walk, 8a. Free. 533-7444.
•Bowditch Point Regional Park: 50 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Guided walk: Tue 9:30a. Free. 463-3764.
•Bunche Beach: 18201 John Morris Rd, Ft Myers. 707-6794.
•Caloosahatchee Regional Park: 18500 North River Rd, Alva. Guided Nature Walks: 9a. Free. Reserve 693-2690.
•Collier-Seminole State Park: US 41, S Naples. Sat - guided walks 10a. Free. Hiking trail, self-guided boardwalk nature trail, exhibits, camping, fishing, boating canoeing. 394-3397.
•Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park: 11135 Gulfshore Dr, Naples. Beach, fishing, picnic areas. Fri: Ranger programs 9:30a. Free. 597-6196.
•Estero Park: 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. 248-1609.
•Hickeys Creek Mitigation Park: 17980 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva. Guided walks 1st Thu of month 9a. Free. Reserve 693-2690.
•Koreshan State Historic Site State Park: US Hwy 41 & Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 992-0311.
•Lakes Regional Park: 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. Guided tours of the Botanic Garden - second Sat of month, 9a, Thru May. Strolling tour free. 533-7575.
•Lovers Key State Park: South of Ft Myers Beach. 463-4588.
•Lynn Hall Park: 950 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Laughter Yoga, Fri 8a. Free. 229-7356.
•Manatee Park: 10901 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft Myers. Daily: All About Manatees, daily, 11a & 2p, Fri 11a. 8a-sundown. 690-5030.
•Matanzas Pass Preserve: 119 Bay Rd, Ft Myers Beach. Thu: Guided Mangrove Walk, 9:30a. Free. 707-3015.
•Myakka River State Park: 13207 SR 72, Sarasota. Canoeing, camping, wildlife tours by air-boat & tram, scenic drive, guided walks. 361-6511.
•North Collier Regional Park: 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples. 252-4060.
•North Ft Myers Park: 2021 N Tamiami Tr, N Ft Myers. Free. Reserve. 652-4512.
•Rutenberg Park Eco-Living Center: ‘Florida-Friendly’ Garden/Landscape Workshops: Wed 10:30-11:30a. Free. 533-7515.
•Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 7791 Penzance Blvd, Ft Myers. Guided nature walks Daily 9:30a & 1:30p. Free. 533-7550.
•Veterans Park: 55 Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres. Wed: walking club, 9:30a. Free. 369-1521.
•Wa-Ke-Hatchee Park: 16730 Bass Rd, Ft Myers. Mon-Thu: Flow Yoga & Mat Pilates 9a. Tue: Yoga & Meditation 4:30p. Wed: Tai chi 1p. Wed: Laughter Yoga 6:30p. Classes free. 432-2154.
live music clubs
•1st Danz: 12901 McGregor Blvd #10, Ft Myers. Tea Dances: Wed-Sat 12-2p. Wed – Swing Dance Party; Thu – Ballroom Dance Party (waltz, foxtrot, swing, rumba, cha cha, salsa, Hustle); Fri – Argentine Tango Party; 1st, 3rd & 4th Sat – General Dance Party; 2nd Sat – Latin Dance Party (salsa, merengue, cha cha, bachata), Sun – Live Music with Cindy-Lee & the John Chapman Trio w/ dessert buffet. 931-3269.
•Bert’s Bar & Grill: 4271 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha. Live music. 282-3232.
•Big Game Waterfront Grill: 2200 Main St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music Sun-Fri 4-6p, Fri & Sat 7-10p. Sun: Toucan Do; Mon, Wed, Fri: Erik Huffman; Tue: Dave Dale; Thu: Anthony Wayne; Fri & Sat: Gatlin. 463-3043.
•Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Ft Myers. Open jams: Wed 8-11p & Sun 3-6p. Free. Live music Fri & Sat 9p-12a, Backyard BluesFest, selected Sat 1-11p. 693-7111.
•C-Grape Coffee & Wine Bar: 4450 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Live music Fri & Sat 7-10p. 221-7388.
•City Tavern: 2206 Bay St, Ft Myers. Live music Thu-Sat. 226-1133.
•Cottage Bar: 1270 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nightly. 765-5440.
•Freds Food, Fun & Spirits!: 2700 Immokalee Rd., Naples. Sun: Singer/Songwriter Workshop Jam 5-6:30p, Notorious Band of Misfits 7-10p; Wed: Open Mic; Fri & Sat; Live music. 431-7928.
•Hotel Indigo: 1520 Broadway, Ft Myers. Wed: Open Mic. Fun in the Sun: Every Sat 4p-9p, Rooftop Lounge. 337-3446.
•Laugh-In Comedy Café: College Pkwy Shopping Center at College Pkwy & Winkler Rd, Ft Myers. Live comedy Fri & Sat. 479-LAFF.
•Morgan House: 33 Patio DeLeon, Ft Myers. Live music Thu-Sat 6-10p. 337-3377.
•Parrot Key Caribbean Grill: 2500 Main St, Ft Myers Beach. Live music nightly 7-10p. Sun & Tue: Gatlin; Wed: The Island Doctor or Palmetto Band; Thu & Sat: Frank Torino; Fri: Taylor Stokes, Sat: 463-3257.
•Red Rock Saloon: 2278 First St, Ft Myers. Live music Tue, Fri, Sat. 689-8667.
•Reserve Cigar & Wine Bar: 10950 S. Cleveland Ave, Ft Myers. Live music Fri & Sat. 210-0300.
•RJ’s Bar & Grill: 1475 N. Tamiami Tr, N.Ft Myers. Live music nightly. 997-9600.
•Roadhouse Café: 15660 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers. Live music. 415-4375.
•Sneaky Pete’s: 3465 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Live music nightly. 498-8887.
•The Dek Bar: 4704 SE 15 Ave, Cape Coral. 542-3745.
•The Hut at the Peace Tropical Gardens: 5150 Buckingham Rd, Ft Myers. Thu 7:30-11p: Tommy Lee Cook & The Boys of Buckingham; Fri 7:30-11p: Harry Cassano & Tracy Mosley; Sat 7:30-11p: Candace Zona & The Certified Band. 225-0907.
•The Joint at Cape Harbour: 5785 Cape Harbour Dr, Cape Coral. Live music Tue, Fri, Sun. 542-0123.
•The Veranda: 2122 Second St, Ft Myers. Live music. 332-2065.
•Twisted Conch: 837 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral. Live Music. 542-6622.
•Yabo: Live music. 225-9226.
farmers' markets
MONDAY
•Fenway South Farmers Market: JetBlue Park, 11500 Daniels Pkwy, Ft Myers & Fenway S. Dr. 3-6p. Mar. 691-9249.
TUESDAY
•Surfside Sunset Market: Shops at Surfside, 2408 Surfside Blvd, Cape Coral. 4-8p thru Apr. 549-6900.
WEDNESDAY
•Bonita Springs Riverside Farmers Market: Riverside Park, 27300 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs. 7a-1p thru Apr. 949-6262.
•Marco Island Farmers Market: Veterans Community Park, 901 Park Ave & Elkcam Cir, Marco Island. 7:30a-1:30p thru Apr. 389-5196.
THURSDAY
•Coconut Point Greenmarket: Coconut Point, Estero. 10a-2p. 249-9480.
•Gulf Coast Town Center Farmers Market: 9903 Gulf Coast Main St, San Carlos Park. 10a-2p thru Apr. 273-2350.
•River District Farmers Market: Centennial Park, 2000 W First St, Ft Myers. 7a-1p. 321-7100.
FRIDAY
•Lakes Park Farmers Market: 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Ft Myers. 9a-1p thru Apr. 691-9249.
SATURDAY
•Alliance for the Arts’ GreenMarket: 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 9a-1p. 939-2787.
•Bonita Springs Farmers' Market: The Promenade Shoppes, US 41 & Bonita Bay Blvd, Bonita Springs. 7a-12p. 495-8464.
•Cape Coral Farmers Market: SE 47th Ter & S. 10th Pl, Cape Coral. 8a-1p thru May. 549-6900.
•Naples Green Market: IberiaBank Centre, 1465 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. 8a-1p Oct-Apr. 594-9358.
•Pine Island Tropical Fruit Market: Stringfellow Rd at Ficus Tree Ln, Bokeelia. 10a-4p Nov-Feb.
•Shoppes at Vanderbilt Farmers Market: Collection at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt Beach Rd & Airport Pulling Rd, Naples. 8a-1p. 273-2350.
•Third Street Farmer’s Market: Third St S & Gordon Dr, Naples. 7:30-11;30a.
SUNDAY
•Green Market at Miromar Outlets: 10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. 10a-2p thru Apr. 948-3766.
•Naples Depot Museum Farmers Market: 10th Ave S & Tamiami Tr Naples. 10a-2p thru Apr. 293-9703.
•Pine Island Tropical Fruit Market: Stringfellow Rd & Ficus Tree Ln, Bokeelia. 10a-3p winter months
•Sanibel Island Farmers Market: Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 8a-1p. 691-9249.