CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MARCH/APRIL 2010
JUST FOR KIDS
Airboat Tours, Fishing, & Museum of the Everglades, Everglades City, 239-775-4936, www.florida-everglades.com.
Babcock Wilderness Adventures, Punta Gorda, 941-637-4611, www.babcockwilderness.com.
Everglades Wonder Gardens, Bonita Springs, 239-992-2591, www.gulfcoastattractions.com.
Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium, Fort Myers, 239-321-7420, www.imaginariumfortmyers.com.
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel, 239-472-1100, www.fws.gov/dingdarling.
Koreshan State Historic Site, Nature Park & Campgrounds, Estero, 239-992-0311, www.floridastateparks.org/koreshan.
Naples Botanical Garden, Naples, 239-643-7275, www.naplesgarden.org.
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Naples, 239-262-5409, www.napleszoo.com.
Pirate Party Cruise, Salty Sam’s Marina, Fort Myers Beach, 239-765-7272, www.piecesofeight.com.
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Guided Tour Walks, Fort Myers, 239-533-7400, www.leeparks.org.
Southwest Florida Museum of History, Fort Myers, 239-321-7430, www.swflmuseumofhistory.com.
The Shell Factory and Nature Park, North Fort Myers, 239-995-2142, www.shellfactory.com.
RSW LIVE
Jersey Boys (until March 7), Musical about the rock-and-roll hall of famers, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com.
Are We There Yet? (until March 7), Theater performance at the Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, www.broadwaypalm.com.
The King and I (until April 10), The timeless love story performed at the Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, www.broadwaypalm.com.
Moscow Festival Ballet: Coppélia (March 1, 8 p.m.), Performance at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org.
Sanibel Music Festival (March 2–23), Concert series at the Sanibel Congregational Church, 239-336-7999, www.sanibelmusicfestival.org.
An Enchanted Evening (March 8, dinner at 5.30 p.m., show at 7.30 p.m.), Music from Broadway’s most popular shows at the Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, www.broadwaypalm.com.
Little House in the Prairie (March 9–14), Musical version of the American classic, Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org.
Moody Blues (March 10, 8 p.m.), Live concert at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com.
Flamenco! (March 11, 7.30 p.m.), Live performance at the Promenade at Bonita Bay, 239-495-8989, www.artcenterbonita.org.
Love, Sex & the IRS (March 11 to May 2), Live theater performance at the Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, www.broadwaypalm.com.
Bonita Blues Festival (March 12 and 13), Blue, blue weekend at the Riverside Park, Bonita Springs, 239-992-2556, www.cityofbonitasprings.org.
Relatively Speaking (March 12–28, previews March 9–11), Alan Ayckbourn’s farce about classical misunderstandings in a performance of the Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-332-4488, www.floridarep.org.
Star Spangled Pops (March 12 and 13, 8 p.m.), The Southwest Florida Symphony and Youth Chorus perform. Conductor: Joseph Caulkins, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Ft. Myers, 239-418-1500, www.swflso.org.
Dublin’s Traditional Irish Cabaret (March 15, 8 p.m.), Getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day with Irish song, dance, and comedy at Big Arts, Schein Hall, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, www.BIGARTS.org.
High Fives on 5th (March 15, 8 p.m.), Fifth Avenue Chamber Orchestra, Jasper Quartet, and Chamber Chorus perform Schubert and Mozart at the Sugden Community Theatre, Fifth Avenue South, Naples, 239-434-8505, www.classicchamberconcerts.org.
Miami City Ballet: Dances at a Gathering (March 16 and 17, 8 p.m.), Performance at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org.
Cirque Dreams Illumination (March 16–21), Fantasy stage spectacle at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com.
Quintus Quintet (March 17, 7.30 p.m.), Melodies from Gershwin to Jelly Roll Morton. Live performance at the Promenade at Bonita Bay, 239-495-8989, www.artcenterbonita.org.
A Couple of Blaguards (March 17 and 18, 5 and 7.30 p.m.), Frank and Malachy McCourt’s two-character comedy at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org
Jeff Dunham: Identity Crisis Tour (March 18, 7.30 p.m.), The ventriloquist and stand-up comedian performs live at Germain Arena, Fort Myers, 239-334-3309, www.germainarena.com.
Bach & More (March 19, 7.30 p.m. at the Village Church, Shell Point, and March 21, 7 p.m. at Big Arts, Sanibel), The Southwest Florida Symphony and Chamber Chorus perform. Conductor: Michael Hall, 239-418-1500, www.swflso.org.
Janis Ian (March 19, 8 p.m.), The singer and songwriter (Jesse) performs at Big Arts, Schein Hall, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, www.BIGARTS.org.
Disney Live Rockin’ Road Show (March 21, 12.30 and 3.30 p.m.), Live at Germain Arena, Fort Myers, 239-334-3309, www.germainarena.com.
A Musical Journey (March 22, 7 p.m.), Concerto competition of the Southwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra. Conductor: Michael Hall, South Fort Myers High School, 239-418-1500, www.swflso.org.
Jazz Forum (March 24, 7.30 p.m.), Dan Heck and Rebecca Richardson live at the Promenade at Bonita Bay, 239-495-8989, www.artcenterbonita.org.
Alice: An Evening with the Tart-Tongued Alice Roosevelt-Longworth (March 24, 7 p.m. and March 25, 2 and 7 p.m.), Joy Davidson performs at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org
Something’s Afoot (March 25 to April 24), Murder mystery musical farce at the Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater, Sanibel, 239-472-6862, www.the schoolhousetheater.com.
Bill Cosby (March 26, 5.30 and 8.30 pm), Live performance at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com.
Jazz Greats (March 26, 8 p.m.), Roger Kellaway, Russell Malone, and Jay Leonhart perform at Big Arts, Schein Hall, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, www.BIGARTS.org.
Passion and Fury (March 27, 8 p.m.), The Southwest Florida Symphony performs Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich. Conductor: Michael Hall, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Ft. Myers, 239-418-1500, www.swflso.org.
In the Heights (March 29 to April 3), Award-winning musical at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org.
Illusionist Jason Bishop (April 2, 7.30 p.m.), Award-winning sleight of hand, grand illusions, and laughs at Big Arts, Schein Hall, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, www.BIGARTS.org.
Cabaret Unkempt (April 2, 7.30 p.m.), Satirical performance, live at the Promenade at Bonita Bay, 239-495-8989, www.artcenterbonita.org.
The Beach Boys (April 2, 8 p.m.), Live concert at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com.
Trying (April 9–25, previews April 6–8), The Joanna McClelland Glass play in a performance of the Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-332-4488, www.floridarep.org.
Roberta Flack (April 11, 8 p.m.), The legendary singer and songwriter performs at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (April 13–18), Classic tale at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com.
Red Hot Ragtime (April 14, 7.30 p.m.), Toe-tapping piano and sultry vocals live at the Promenade at Bonita Bay, 239-495-8989, www.artcenterbonita.org.
Chicago (April 14, 8 p.m.), Long-running rock band at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org.
Ring of Fire (April 15 to June 5), The Broadway hit celebrates the songs of the legendary Johnny Cash at the Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, www.broadwaypalm.com.
The Power of Three (April 18, 4 p.m.), The Southwest Florida Chorus, Chamber Chorus, and Youth Chorus perform. Conductors: Joseph Caulkins and Catherine Trusedale, Faith United Methodist Church, Ft. Myers, 239-418-1500, www.swflso.org.
Xanadu (April 23–25), Musical “on wheels” at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org.
Latin Fiesta (April 24, 8 p.m.), The Southwest Florida Symphony performs Debussy, Rodrigo, Ginastera, Chabrier, and Marquez. Conductor: Michael Hall, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Ft. Myers, 239-418-1500, www.swflso.org.
Classical Jazz & Rising Stars (April 26, 8 p.m.), The Antonio Madruga Jazz Quartet performs at the Sugden Community Theatre, Fifth Avenue South, Naples, 239-434-8505, www.classicchamberconcerts.org.
The Emperor’s New Clothes (April 28 to May 30), Hans Christian Andersen’s tale comes with a family buffet at the Broadway Palm Children’s Theatre, Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, www.broadwaypalm.com.
ORCHESTRAL MUSIC
Fifth Brandenburg on 5th (March 8, 8 p.m.), The Fifth Avenue Chamber Orchestra performs Bach, Vivaldi, and Mozart at the Sugden Community Theatre, Fifth Avenue South, Naples, 239-434-8505, www.classicchamberconcerts.org.
Schleswig Holstein Festival Orchestra (March 28, 8 p.m.), The acclaimed Orchestra plays Prokofiev, Brahms, and Mozart. Conductor: Christoph Eschenbach, Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org.
The Glory of Spring (April 11, 7 p.m.), Southwest Florida Symphony Chamber Series at Big Arts, Schein Hall, Sanibel, 239-395-0900, www.BIGARTS.org.
Magic Carpet Concert: Woodwinds (April 17, 9.30 and 11.30 a.m.), A small ensemble from the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra performs for children, Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org.
Benny Goodman Tribute (April 22, 8 p.m.), Classic sounds with the swinging Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and clarinetist Dave Bennett, Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Hayes Hall, Naples, 239-597-1900, www.thephil.org.
AROUND TOWN
Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair (until March 7), Old-fashioned county fair at Lee Civic Center, North Fort Myers, 239-543-8368, www.leeciviccenter.com.
Gulfshore Flower, Garden & Home Show (March 11–14), Germain Arena, Fort Myers, 239-334-3309, www.germainarena.com.
Love of Bonita Award Luncheon (March 24, 11.30 a.m.), The Bonita Springs Community Foundation presents the winners of this year’s award at the Hyatt Regency, 239-247-5900, www.floridacommunity.com.
Spring Fashion Fling (April 21, 12 to 4 p.m.), Fashion show and luncheon at Ellington’s restaurant. The event benefits Big Arts, Sanibel, 239-472-2783.
SPORTS AND OUTDOORS
Art in the Environment: Photographer Connie Bransilver (March 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Guided walk, visit at the artist’s home, and dining, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Naples, 239-262-0304, www.conservancy.org.
Western Everglades Exploration Series (March 2 and 9, 10.30 a.m.), Wildlife exploration with experts of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Naples, 239-262-0304, www.conservancy.org.
Sanibel Shell Fair & Show (March 4 and 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and March 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Shells, crafts, food, entertainment, and raffle at the Sanibel Community House, 239-472-2155, www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net.
Guided Nature Walk (March 6 and 20; April 3 and 17, 3 to 5 p.m.), Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Alva, 239-693-2690, www.leeparks.org.
Motorcycle and ATV Ice Racing Championships (March 7, 2 p.m.), Live in the Germain Arena, Fort Myers, 239-334-3309, www.germainarena.com.
Oxbow Kayak Trip and Paddling Clinic (March 9 and 18; April 13 and 22, 9 to 11 a.m.), Basic techniques, Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Alva, 239-693-2690, www.leeparks.org.
Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival (March 13 and 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) with Shrimp Festival Parade (March 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.), Fun, crafts, and shrimp dinners at Fort Myers Beach, www.fortmyersbeachshrimpfestval.com.
Art in the Environment: Photographer Clyde Butcher (March 15, 8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Trip to the Big Cypress Art Gallery, swamp walk, and outdoor lunch, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Naples, 239-262-0304, www.conservancy.org.
Second Annual Tahitian Gardens Car Show (March 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), Cars, music, food, and auction presented by the Royal Shell Companies and Performance Plus. The event benefits PURRE, Sanibel, 239-472-2783.
Caloosahatchee to Hickey’s Creek Kayak Trip (March 25 and April 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.), Experienced paddlers, Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Alva, 239-693-2690, www.leeparks.org.
Sanibel Captiva Lions Club Arts & Crafts Fair (March 26 and 27, 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.), Juried arts fair at the Sanibel Community House and Park, 239-472-3829, www.sanibelcaptivalions.org.
Spring Break Bonanza (March 29 and 30, 10.30 a.m.), Family days at the Nature Center of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Naples, 239-262-0304, www.conservancy.org.
Smucker’s Stars on Ice (April 1, 7 p.m.), Ice skate show, Germain Arena, Fort Myers, 239-334-3309, www.germainarena.com.
Children’s Spring Festival (April 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Easter and spring celebration at the Sanibel Community Park, 239-472-4538.
Easter Egg Hunt (April 3, 9.30 a.m.), at Beach Elementary School, Fort Myers Beach, 239-454-7500, www.fortmyersbeach.org.
Easter Egg Hunt (April 3, 11 a.m.), 10.000 eggs, bunny hop, cone carry, egg toss, and ice-cream-eating contest at the Royal Scoop Homemade Ice Cream, Bonita Springs, 239-992-2000, www.royalscoop.com.
Women’s Outdoor Weekend (April 9–11), Open-air experience around the campfire at the Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Alva, 239-694-0398, www.leeparks.org.
Cape Coral’s Largest Rummage Sale (April 21, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.), Big yard sale on the beach at Cape Coral Yacht Club, 239-574-0806, www.capeparks.com.
Taste of the Islands (April 25, 12 to 6 p.m.), Food and music at the Sanibel Community Park, 239-472-3644, www.crowclinic.org.
Farmers’ Market (Wednesdays, 8 a.m.), Riverside Park, Bonita Springs, 239-992-2556, www.cityofbonitasprings.org.
Laughter Yoga (Fridays, 8 a.m.), Lynn Hall Park, Fort Myers Beach, 239-677-7017, www.laughteryoga.org.
Green Market (Saturdays, 9 a.m.), Everything is locally grown, caught, and cultivated, Alliance of the Arts Campus, Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, www.artinlee.org.
Sanibel Island Farmers’ Market (Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Open-air market at Tahitian Gardens, Sanibel, 239-472-3700, ext. 355, www.mysanibel.com.
ON VIEW
The Sanders Porcelain Collection (permanent exhibition), More than 100 pieces of 18th-century Chinese and Japanese porcelain at Edison State College, Rush Library, Fort Myers, 239-489-9220, www.edison.edu/library.
A Salute to Italy (permanent exhibition), Antiques and paintings from the 15th- and 16th-century School of Italian Old Masters at Edison State College, Rush Library, Fort Myers, 239-489-9220, www.edison.edu/library.
Contemporary Art by Caribbean Women (until March 19), Exhibition at the Art Gallery of Florida Gulf Coast University, 239-590-7238, www.fgcu.edu.
Jan-Ru Wan (until April 10), The power of thread: textile art, Bob Rauschenberg Gallery, Edison State College, Fort Myers, 239-489-9313, www.bobRauschenberggallery.com.
King Tut: Wonderful Things from the Pharaoh’s Tomb (until May), Exhibition at the SWFL Museum of History, Fort Myers, 239-321-7430, www.swflmuseumofhistory.com.
Fort Myers Art Walk (March 5, 6 to 10 p.m. and March 6, 12 to 4 p.m.) and Art Walk After-Party (March 5, 10 p.m.), Local art galleries and businesses join together for a night of fun, River District, Fort Myers, 239-332-0161 and 239-278-5236, www.fortmyersartwalk.com.
Film Series: Garage (March 5, 7.30 p.m. and March 6, 7 p.m.), Award-winning movie presented by Theatre Conspiracy and Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, www.ArtInLee.org.
Framing the Past—Inspiring the Future (March 5–27, reception March 5, 5 to 8 p.m.), Juried exhibition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Southwest Florida Symphony, Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, www.ArtInLee.org.
Spring Has Sprung (March 25 to April 20), Third Artescape juried exhibition at Florida West Arts, Bonita Commons, Bonita Springs, 239-948-4427, www.floridawestarts.com.
Fort Myers Art Walk (April 2, 6 to 10 p.m. and April 3, 12 to 4 p.m.), and Art Walk After-Party (April 2, 10 p.m.), Local art galleries and businesses join together for a night of fun, River District, Fort Myers, 239-332-0161 and 239-278-5236, www.fortmyersartwalk.com.
Film Series: L’Iceberg (April 16 and 17, 7 p.m.), Award-winning movie presented by Theatre Conspiracy and Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, www.ArtInLee.org.
The Awards Exhibition (April 29 to May 25), Artescape winners exhibition at Florida West Arts, Bonita Commons, Bonita Springs, 239-948-4427, www.floridawestarts.com.
Events are subject to change without notice. Always check ahead.
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