Florida Studio Theatre proudly presents “The Wonder Years: The Music of the Baby Boomers,” a quirky music revue that takes audiences on a ride…
As I’ve become older, I’ve realized that my chances for going to Africa and embarking on a safari are probably diminishing. But the next best …
A new teaching tool will make its debut this year at the 23d Florida Frontier Days Festival, to be held Feb. 22-23 at Punt Gorda History Park.
The Englewood Elks proudly presents Almost ABBA at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 at Englewood Elks Lodge, 401 N. Indiana Ave.
Connie Francis & Roy Orbison Tribute Show presented by Legends In Time with Frankie and Donna will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the Wil…
All examples of Stephen Sidelinger’s art depict his distinctive personal visual language. After years of serving as professor of design at the…
Growing up in the Midwest with roots in Kentucky, Jock and Jeb Guthrie share a lot of history with the Everly Brothers — not to mention their …
The Rotary Club of Fort Myers brings The Screaming Orphans back for an outdoor concert on Feb. 23 at the Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor…
Katie Brooks and Harley Worthit are returning to Port Charlotte at 7 p.m. Feb. 22.
Beneath the beautiful Cyril Tucker designed hyperbolic paraboloid pavilion at Venice Public Beach is The Pilot House.
“Let the drums roll out, let the trumpets call, while the people shout, Strike Up The Band!” The Venice Institute for the Performing Arts will…
The Englewood United Methodist Church Music Ministry Concert Series presents the Sarasota Saxophone Orchestra Church Sanctuary, 700 E. Dearbor…
WEDNESDAY
Venice Musicale will present “The Magic of Music”, an eclectic mix of instrumental and vocal music ranging from classical to Broadway to pop t…
Acclaim is not new to Dailey & Vincent.
The Bugtussle Ramblers featuring banjo player Karen Batten are slated to perform at the next Bluegrass Saturday at 2 p.m. on Feb. 16. Monthly …
With regular sold out concerts in both Englewood and Sarasota, spectacular banjoist and vocalist Cynthia Sayer returns by popular demand for t…
A tribute to two of history’s greatest and most popular rock bands Journey and The Eagles.will be performed at the William H. Wakeman, III Cul…
The gymnasium-sized Fellowship Hall at Englewood United Methodist Church, 700 E. Dearborn, will be filled inside and out with thousands of ite…
When Sue and Nick Randall bought their second Punta Gorda restaurant two years ago, they didn’t anticipate serving three meals a day there.
Elizabeth Goodwill, education director of Art Center Sarasota, recently announced that renowned watercolor portrait artist, author, and educat…
The Lemon Bay Playhouse is proud to announce that the Tenth Annual Shorts Aloud Festival - “The Best of Shorts Aloud”, produced by Kathy Ameli…
Artist Series Concerts opens its 2019 Venice Lunch & Listen series with the Melodica Men, the young Juilliard and Peabody Conservatory-tra…
The Vienna Boys Choir, renowned as one of the finest vocal ensembles in the world for over five centuries, is a frequent visitor to North Amer…
Lotela Gold will be Performing their “Sounds of the 60’s, 70’s & Beyond Show” at 7 p.m. Feb. 15.
American Pie revisited featuring John Reno will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 16 at the WIlliam H. Wakeman, III Cultural Center, 2280 Aaron St., P…
A new gallery/studio, Artopia, has opened for business in Englewood. Artopia will be featuring paintings, repurposed artwork, art wear, sea-in…
Dozens of times, I’ve driven back and forth across Alligator Alley, not stopping anywhere between Naples and the east coast.
WEDNESDAY
The Southwest Florida Symphony, Lee County’s only professional orchestra, and the fourth oldest in the State of Florida, commences its 58th Se…
The Alliance for the Arts’ February exhibit, Nonagenarians, features renowned photographer Herb Sklar. The show runs from Feb. 8 through March…
The Sarasota Concert Association's free Music Matinees series continues its 2018-2019 season with pianists Michael Baron and Priscila Navarro,…
At nearly opposite ends of town are two chefs who, purely by coincidence, once worked in Netherlands kitchens. Both of them also opened a new …
Good Vibrations: A Beach Boys Tribute, will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Venice Performing Arts Center; 1 Indian Ave.
Through Feb. 27 two talented photographer/artists will display their work in a new art exhibit at the Unitarian Universalist’s Gallery.
If you are fortunate enough to have had access to produce that was not being displayed under artificial lighting in a supermarket, you know th…
Sure, a solo artist can have a hit, but when you’ve got two voices singing in harmony, that’s pure musical magic.
Two great bands share the stage as they pay tribute to the music that helped form a generation...and change music forever at 7 p.m. on Feb. 9 …
Florida Studio Theatre presents “Snow White,” the third production of its Children’s Theatre Series. After touring among Florida schools this …
The Gulfshore Opera presents Don Pasquale at 7 p.m. on Feb. 7 at William H. Wakeman, III, Cultural Center Theater, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.
When Ted Vigil was a teenager, friends told him how much he looked like John Denver. At age 22, when he met his future wife’s mother, the firs…
Grammy Award-winning folk legends, The New Christy Minstrels, under the direction of Randy Sparks, are back at the Venice Performing Arts Cent…
Bingo’s days as a game played solely by grannies with the eyes of a fly, the arms of an octopus, and the attitude of a hungover stevedore are over.
WEDNESDAY
On Feb. 14-16, the gymnasium-sized Fellowship Hall at Englewood United Methodist Church, 700 E. Dearborn St., will be filled inside and out wi…
The Charlotte Chorale is pleased to offer the R. Bruce MacGregor Memorial Scholarship of $3,000 to a graduating Charlotte County High School s…
The Glenridge Performing Arts Center’s 2019 season runs through March 30, featuring theatrical and musical performances. Highlights include th…
The Hermitage North at New College series continues with the founder of the celebrated International Contemporary Ensemble, Claire Chase, in a…
The Southwest Florida Symphony, Lee County’s only professional orchestra, and the fourth oldest in the State of Florida, continues its 58th Se…
“The Sounds of Harry James and the Andrews Sisters” bring their popular tribute show to Venice Theatre’s MainStage, 140 W. Tampa Ave., for two…
After five years of service to seven distinct communities Gulfshore Opera is moving its grand opera productions to the largest professional th…
Marie Laforge’s photographs of rippling water appear to float off the wall. They are unframed and huge, enabling viewers to experience the sea…
Since 1986, Southwest residents and visitors have flocked to the Old Salty Dog.
Ted has a huge estate, but his uncle controls it. To get a larger allowance, Ted — still a bachelor — tells his uncle he’s married. Which work…
