September 2025 Happenings Magazine

Publisher’s Spotlight

Theatreseasonpreview

It’sonceagaintimeforourannual theatreseasonpreviewissueofour localartsmagazine.Inthe2025-2026 season,thereare117differentproductionsat19ofourareatheatricalvenues inSouthwestFlorida.Wehavealready startedanotherawesomeseason,and againwehavesomanychoicesforall thetheatrelovers.

So,withoutfurtherchit chit,let’sseewhatison stageinthisnewseason.

FloridaRepertory TheatrehasTheRatPack Lounge,Doubt:A Parable,TheTrialof EbenezerScrooge, Advice,Always...Patsy Cline,Tuesdayswith Morrie,ThePlayThat GoesWrong,LittleShop ofHorrorsandTheBride.

TheCompleteWorksofWilliam Shakespeare(abridged).

TheOffBroadwayPalmTheatrehas SteelMagnolias;WinterWonderettes; UnnecessaryFarce;Love,Lies&the LotteryandMisery.

GulfshorePlayhousewillpresent Who’sAfraidofVirginiaWoolf?;White Christmas;TheMousetrap;Circle Forward;TheImportanceof BeingEarnest;DearJack, DearLouisandBeautiful: TheCaroleKingmusical.

TheBelleTheatre presentsStandingO!AModern BroadwayRevue,WhileTheLights WereOut,YoungFrankenstein,Frozen themusical,AnythingGoes,Alwaysa Bridesmaid,9to5themusicalandThe GodsofComedy.

FGCUTheatrewillgiveusTheSkin ofourTeeth,TheGoodDoctorandShe KillsMonsters.

TheatreZone’sseasonincludes HomefortheHolidays,GrumpyOld Men,Gutenbergthemusical,Buddy: TheBuddyHollyStoryandOliver.

ArtsBonitawillpresentCarriethe musical,Titanicthemusical,Dogfight themusicalandFrozenthemusical.

TheNaplesPlayers’seasonhasAnd ThenThereWereNone,Adaandthe Engine,LittleWomenthemusical,Beau Jest,TheCuriousIncidentoftheDogin theNight-Time,9to5,APieceofMy HeartandMuchAdoAboutNothing.

PlayersCircleTheaterpresents Rumors;Ho!Ho!Ho!TheChristmas Show;LittleWomenthemusical;Over theTavern;4,000Miles;ILoved,ILost, IMadeSpaghettiandSameTime,Next Year.

Artis–Naples’Broadwayshows includeLesMiserables,&Juliet, Chicago,ABeautifulNoiseandThe MusicMan.

CulturalParkTheatrewillperform Matildathemusical,Don’tDressfor Dinner,OldSchoolLiving,White Christmas,SweeneyTodd,DogWood Winter,EscapetoMargaritavilleand

TheStudioPlayerswill presentTheMogul,The Missionary,TheMustang; Glengarry,GlenRoss;The Cottage;Novemberand ShowPeople.

TheCharlottePlayers haveLooking,Let’sMurder Marsha,OvertheTavern, OntheHighSeas,Caught intheAct,DialMfor Murder,SwingtimeCanteen andTheVelocityofAutumn.

BroadwayPalmDinnerTheatrepresentsMurderforTwo,PrettyWoman,A ChristmasStory,FiddlerontheRoof, CATS,AllShookUp,TheSoundsof 1967:ASummerThatChanged EverythingandTheWizardofOz.

SWFloridaTheatreCompanypresentsOnceUponaChristmastime, MillionDollarQuartet,TheBridgesof MadisonCountyandSh-Boom!Life CouldBeaDream.

ArtsCenterTheatrewillgiveus Baggage,MissMagnoliaSeniorCitizen BeautyPageant,Moonlightand Magnolias,CaliforniaSuiteandYou’ve GotHateMail.

LaboratoryTheaterofFloridapresentsGreyHouse,ClownBarChristmas, AFunnyThingHappenedontheWayto theForum,TwoTrainsRunningand JuliusCaesar.

TheMurderMysteryDinnerTrain servesupDevil’sTrain,HolidayHavoc, ColdCase,OfftheRails,Secretto VictoryandIfAnyoneAsks.

TheBroadwayseriesatBarbaraB. MannPerformingArtsHallincludes SomeLikeitHot,&Juliet,Backtothe Futurethemusical,MammaMia, KimberlyAkimboandMoulinRougethe musical.

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MurderforTwo atBroadwayPalmthroughSept.27

ThecriticallyacclaimedMurderforTwoisonstageat BroadwayPalmDinnerTheatrenowthroughSept.27.

Withathrillingcombinationof mystery,comedy,andlivemusicawhodunitwithatwist-this uproariousmusicalmysterywill havetheatergoersontheedgeof theirseatswithanunpredictable plot,infectioussongs,andlargerthan-lifeperformances.

Catchthemostthrillingmusical whodunitoftheyearwhereeveryoneisasuspect,andthelaughs neverstop.MurderforTwoisthe ultimatemurdermysterymusical. Withaminimalcastbutmaximal fun,it’saone-of-a-kindtheatrical experience.

Settoanoriginalscoreand filledwithlaugh-out-loud moments,MurderforTwocenters onthemysteriousmurderofa wealthysocialite,andtheensuing investigationledbythebumbling, yetearnest,DetectiveMarcus Moscowicz.Butthere’satwist. Marcusmustsolvethecrime whileanotheractorperforms everysingleroleintheshow,from

thesuspectstothevictims,andeventheaccompanist!And bothactorsplaythepianoaddingtothehilariousandhighenergyridethat’sunlikeanyother musicalcomedy.

WrittenbyJoeKinosian(musicand lyrics)andKellenBlair(bookand lyrics),MurderforTwodeliversa cleverscriptandinfectioustunesguaranteeafreshtakeonthemurdermysterygenre,blendingold-schoolwhodunitthrillswithadynamic,musical twist.“Thismusicalisacelebrationof allthethingsweloveabouttheater— comedy,music,mystery,andunexpectedsurprises,”saidJoeKinosian andKellenBlair,thecreatorsofthe show.“WithMurderforTwo,wewantedtobringsomethingtothestagethat wasfun,fast-paced,andallowedfor incrediblechemistrybetweenthetwo performers.We’rethrilledtobringthis showtoanewaudienceandwatch themtrytofigureout‘whodunit’while they’relaughingalongtheway.”

BroadwayPalmTheatreislocated at1380ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers. Ticketsare$68to$88andareavailablebycalling239-278-4422orvisitingonlineatbroadwaypalm.com

FloridaRepertoryTheatrekicksoff

28th seasonwithTheRatPackLounge

FloridaRepertoryTheatrepresentsTheRatPack LoungeOct.3throughNov.9intheintimate ArtStageStudioTheatre.

Inthemusicaltribute,TheRatPackLoungeby JamesHindmanandRayRoderick,GodsendsOl’ BlueEyes–andhispalsSammyandDean–back toEarthtofulfillapromiseandhelpVic,thestrugglingowneroftheRatPackLounge.Thefamedtrio takeoverthebodiesofalimodriverandacouple barregularstohelpVicfindhisvoiceandanewoutlookonlife.Thenearly30hitsongsbyFrank Sinatra,DeanMartin,andSammyDavis, Jr.movethestoryalongandgivethe audienceanunforgettablenostalgictreat. Amongthemanyhitsaudienceswillhear, “MyWay,”WhatKindofFoolAmI?” “EverybodyLovesSomebodySometime” andmore.

“ThemusicalisanentertainingmashupofForeverPlaidandIt’saWonderful Life,”saidFloridaRepertoryTheatre’s producingartisticdirectorGreg Longenhagen.“Audiencesofallageswill beenthralledbythetalentedactorstaking onthevoicesandswaggerofthefamed RatPack.Patronswillalsoenjoyengagingwithoursetwhichincludesafunctioningbarallowingthemtoliftaglassin honorofthelegendarycroonersatintermission.”

Thecastfeaturesreturningguestactor MichaelLiebhauser(TheLegendof GeorgiaMcBride),andfellowNewYorkbasedactorsColeJ.Campbell,Alex

Gossard,SamanthaStevensandMarcWinskimakingtheirFloridaRepdebuts.Allactorshaveextensivestageandscreenexperience.

FloridaRepertoryisaself-producingtheatrecompanythatcraftsone-of-a-kindtheatricalproductions expertlydesignedanddirectedbytheatreprofessionals.

MichaelMarotta(ForeverPlaid)returnstodirect andchoreographTheRackPackLoungeandis joinedbythedesignteambehindFloridaRep’sproductionofShout!TheModMusical,JordanMoore (scenic),KimGriffin(costume),Braden Downing(sound),pluslightingdesigner ToddO.Wren(TheMurderofRoger Ackroyd)andstagemanagerAshleigh David(FloridaRepdebut).

SingleticketpricesforTheRatPack Loungestartat$73forregularperformancesfromOct.3throughNov.9with discountedpreviewperformancesSept. 30throughOct.2startingat$51.Curtain timesare7p.m.Tuesdaythrough Saturdaywith2p.m.matineeson Thursdays,SaturdaysandSundays,and 8p.m.fortheopeningperformanceon Friday,Oct.3.

FloridaRep'sdowntownparkinglot openstwohoursbeforeeachperformanceandoffersguestsfreeparking acrossthestreetfromtheArcade Theatre.Ticketsstartat$73andmaybe purchasedonlineatwww.floridarep.orgor bycallingtheboxofficeat239-332-4488 ortoll-freeat877-787-8053.

FloridaRepConservatoryprogrampresentsShrek,TheMusical,Jr.

Shrek,TheMusical,Jr.isbasedon theOscar-winningDreamWorksanimationfilmandbookbyWilliamSteigand featuresbookandlyrics byDavidLindsay-Abaire andmusicbyJeanine Tesori.Thestorycenters aroundanogre,Shrek, wholeadsacastoffairy talemisfitsonanadventuretorescueaprincess andfindtrueacceptance.Themusicalis filledwithcomedy,imaginativecostumes andsets,andlivelysongssuchas“Big BrightBeautifulWorld,”“(Iknowit’s) Today,”“I’maBeliever,”andmore.Part romanceandparttwistedfairytale,

Shrek,TheMusical,Jr.isanirreverently funshowwithapowerfulmessagefor thewholefamily.

“Don’tbefooledbythe ‘Junior’inthetitleofthis conservatoryproduction,” saidFloridaRepeducation programdirectorMonique Caldwell.“Thatsimply meansthecontentwas softenedslightlytobetter suityoungeraudiences.Audiences attendingFloridaRep’sConservatory productionwilldiscoverauniqueand freshtakeonthisfan-favoritestory,professionalstaging,andincredibleperformancesbythe37-localSouthwestFlorida youthages9–18whomakeupour cast.”

FloridaRep’sConservatoryproductionisdirectedbyMoniqueCaldwell, withmusicdirectionbyRosalindMetcalf andchoreographybyMeganLeonard, FloridaRep’sassistanteducationdirector -allthreepartofthecreativeteam behindFloridaRepEducation’sspring productionofHairspray.Fillingoutthe designteamareCharlesClark(scenic design),AmandaMiller(costume design),andBradenDowning(sound design).

Ticketsare$30foradultsand$15for students.Call239-332-4488topurchase orvisitfloridarepeducation.org.

CulturalParkopensseasonwithMatilda

ByRobinMurray

Asthecurtainclosesonanincredibly successfulsummercampseason—marked bymanysold-outperformances—Cultural ParkTheatreisthrilledtoannouncethat rehearsalsarenowunderwayforthefirst productionofour63rdseason:Matildathe Musical,openingSept.19at7p.m.

Thiseventisnotonlyacelebrationof openingnightbutalsotheofficialkickoffto anexcitingnewchapterinourtheatre’sstoriedhistory.

Addingtothesummer’shighlights,wewerehonoredtohost SpecialPopulationfortheirinauguralImprovShowcase.Itwas anunforgettableeveningwherenewstarswerebornandthe spiritofcommunityshonebrightlyonourstage.

Ourcommunitycontinuestogrow.Volunteercoordinator JaniceStaffordrecentlyhostedseveralvolunteermeet-andgreets,welcomingmanynewfacestotheCulturalPark Theatrefamily.Itwaswonderfultomeetsomanyenthusiastic peoplewhoareeagertosharetheirtimeandtalents—bothon stageandbehindthescenes.Theirenergyandpassionare alreadymakingadifference,andwe’reexcitedtoseehowour volunteercommunityflourishesthisseason.IfyouareinterestedinvolunteeringatCulturalParkTheatre,call239-772-5862

Ourcommitmenttoartseducationcontinuesthisautumn.

There’sstilltimetoregisterforourTechIntensive Class,taughtbyAustinMurray,onSept.7,designed forthoseeagertolearnthemagicbehindthescenes. OurAdultActingClass,taughtbyMaxRousseau, startsSept.14—withjustafewspacesleft.Visitour websiteforfulldetailsandregistrationforalloureducationprograms.

Callingallperformers.AuditionsforthebelovedholidayclassicWhiteChristmaswillbeheldSept.27from 10a.m.–2p.m.DirectorDebbieEmlingisexcitedto bringthisbeautifulstorytolifeandcan’twaittosee theincredibletalentourcommunityhastooffer. Informationonwhattopreparefortheauditioncanbefoundon ourwebsiteculturalparktheatre.orgundertheauditiontab.

Withapackedcalendarofclasses,auditionsandshows, SeptemberpromisestobeavibrantmonthatCulturalPark Theatre.Whetheryou’realifelongtheatreloverordiscovering usforthefirsttime,there’ssomethingforeveryonetoenjoy andbepartof.

Fortickets,classregistrationandmoreinformation,visit culturalparktheatre.orgLet’smakethis63rdseasonourmost memorableyet—onstage,behindthescenesandintheaudience.

CulturalParkTheatreislocatedat528CulturalParkBlvd. inCapeCoral.

RobinMurrayisexecutivedirectoratCulturalParkTheatre

TheatreZoneseasonauditionsSept.13&14

TheatreZonehasannouncedaudition datesinNaplesandinNewYorkCityfor itsupcomingseason,anannualevent thatattractstop-tiertalentfromthroughoutthecountrytoSouthwestFlorida.

Morethan200actorsareexpected toarriveinNaplesSept.13andSept. 14toauditionformorethan40rolesin TheatreZone’sfivemusicalsforits 2025-2026“Hilarity&Heart”season, announcedTheatreZone’sfounding artisticdirectorMarkDanni.

TosecureanappointmentinNaples, actorsmustemail Auditions@Theatre.Zonewithapreferreddateandtimerangefortheir audition.Actorswithoutappointments willbeseenthroughoutthedayastime permits.Submissionssenttopersonal emailaddresseswillnotbeaccepted. Fullinformationisavailableonlineat Theatre.Zone/Auditions.

Actorsareaskedtoprepare32bars ofasongandhaveacontrastingselectionready.Sheetmusicinthecorrect keyisrequired,andanaccompanistwill beprovided.Actorsshouldalsobringa pictureandresume,stapledtogether, andbepreparedtodanceifasked.

VideosubmissionsforNewYork-

basedactors,should emailaresumeandheadshotinonedocumentto Auditions@Theatre.Zone, andcreateYouTubevideo ofcontrastingsongswitha briefmonologue,tobe uploadedtoaGoogle Drivedocumentincluded onalinkat Theatre.Zone/Auditions, nolaterthanSept.12.

Sidesforthemusicals willbeemailedinadvance andprovidedattheauditions.Visuallyimpairedperformersmayrequestanadvancecopy ofthesideswhenmakinganaudition appointment.

The2025-2026seasonis TheatreZone’s21stseasoninNaples. Dannihasselectedtreasured,awardwinningmusicals:

•HomefortheHolidays(first rehearsalDec.15,runsDec.19-21)with fiveEquityactorcontractsandthree non-Equityactorcontractsavailable.

•GrumpyOldMen:TheMusical(first rehearsalDec.29,runsJan.8-18)with eightEquityactorcontractsandsixnon-

Equityactorcontracts available.

•Gutenberg:The Musical(firstrehearsal Jan.26,runsFebruary 5-15)withtwoEquity actorcontractsavailable.

•Buddy:TheBuddy HollyStory(first rehearsalFeb.23,runs March5-15)withseven Equityactorcontracts andfivenon-Equity actorcontractsavailable.

•Oliver(firstrehearsal May25,runsJune4-14) witheightEquityactorcontractsandsix non-Equityactorcontractsavailable

“TheannualarrivalinNaplesof triple-threatperformers--giftedactors, singersanddancers–isahighlightof ourseasonaswebuildtowardourfirst showinDecember,”saidDanni.“They comefromNewYorkCity,throughout thesoutheasternU.S.,andbeyond.”

TheliveauditionsinNapleswillbe heldatTheatreZone’sG&LTheatre, locatedat13275LivingstonRoadin Naples,onthecampusofthe CommunitySchoolofNaples.

TheNaplesPlayersstartseason withanAgathaChristiemystery

ThisOctober, TheNaples Playersdelivers twicethedrama withasuspensefilledAgatha Christieclassicand asweepinghistoricalromance.

FromtheshadowysecretsofAnd ThenThereWere Nonetothevisionarybrillianceof Adaandthe Engine,audiences willexperiencethe thrilloflivetheatre atitsfinest—right intheheartof Naples.Whether you’reamystery lover,ahistory buff,orsimplya fanofexceptional storytelling,your seatiswaiting.

AndThenThereWereNonewillbestagedOct.1-19intheKizzieTheater.

FromOct.1–19inTheKizzieTheater,AgathaChristie’slegendarymurdermysteryAndThenThereWereNoneunfoldson asecludedislandwheretenstrangersaredrawntogetherbya mysterioushost.Asthetensionrises,theguestsdiscoverthey areeachaccusedofaterriblecrime—andonebyone,they begintodie.DirectedbyMarcusDeanFuller,thistimeless classickeepsaudiencesguessinguntilthefinalbreath.

ThetalentedcastincludesJoAtkinson,BobCappetta, AndrewCiliberto,AlannaDachille,MasonFuller,Kevin Kenneally,JohnMcGonigle,BrianMuniz,CynthiaSepich, AseemUpadhyayandPerryVentro.

AdaandTheEngineplaysOct.15Nov.19inthePriceStudioTheater.

Then,beginningOct.15and runningtoNov.9inThePrice StudioTheater,Lauren Gunderson’sAdaandtheEngine bringstheinspiringstoryofAdaLovelacetolife.Passion,innovation,andromancecollideasAda—abrilliantmathematician andvisionary—worksalongsideCharlesBabbageonthe world’sfirstmechanicalcomputer,pushingtheboundariesof hertime.DirectedbyPhillipFazio,thisintimateandpoetic dramacelebratesawomandeterminedtoleavehermarkon history.

ThecastfeaturesChristianConn,ChloeElliott-Chan, ShelleyGothard,TomGregus,MelissaHennigandMatt Schwabauer.

TicketsareavailableatNaplesPlayers.orgorbycallingthe boxofficeat239-263-7990.

BroadwayPalmlaunches33rd season

BroadwayPalmDinnerTheatreis raisingthecurtainonits33rdsensational season,bringingSouthwestFlorida anotheryearfilledwithmusic,laughter, drama,andunforgettablediningexperiences.

The2025–2026seasonfeatureseight spectacularmainstageproductions,five productionsintheOffBroadwayPalm, fourChildren’sTheatreshows,andfive concerts,offeringsomethingforevery ageandtaste.

Throughoutthe2025–2026season, audiencescanlookforwardtoaspectacularlineupofBroadway-stylemusicals,

timelessclassics,andfanfavorites,all pairedwiththetheatre’ssignatureallyou-can-eatbuffetanddecadent desserts.

“Weareincrediblygratefultoour loyalpatronsandtalentedstaffformaking33seasonspossible,”saidWill Prather,BroadwayPalmownerand executiveproducer.“Thisseasonpromisestobeoneofourmostexcitingyet, andwecan’twaittowelcomeeveryone back.”

BroadwayPalm’smainstageopens withMurderforTwoandendswithThe WizardofOz.

BroadwayPalm’smainstageproductions:

MurderforTwo Aug.22–Sept.27

PrettyWoman Oct.3–Nov.15

AChristmasStory Nov.21–Dec.28

FiddlerontheRoof Jan.3–Feb.14

CATS Feb.20–April4

AllShookUp April10-May16

TheSoundsof1967:ASummerThat ChangedEverything May22-June20

TheWizardofOz June26–Aug.8

Formoreinformation,visitonlineat BroadwayPalm.com,call239-278-4422 orstopbytheboxofficeat1380Colonial Blvd.,FortMyers.

Charlotte Players present Looking Sept. 11 - 21

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Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples has announced the complete 2025-2026 season Performances begin Oct 21 Gulfshore Playhouse will welcome casts and creative teams from Broadway and beyond to grace the Broadway-sized Moran Mainstage and black box Struthers Studio “This season is intended to continue widening our offerings, including a Christmas musical and a world premiere of a new work We run the gamut in terms of genre, time period, and style, and I know each and every show will be a huge crowdpleaser,” says Kristen Coury, founder, CEO and producing artistic director of Gulfshore Playhouse

In the Moran Mainstage, there are four productions lined up Launching the season in November is the beloved Broadway spectacular Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Associate artistic director Dann Dunn will

direct this holiday favorite alongside Sara Brians (Anything Goes) who will choreograph Full of dazzling musical theatre spectacle, this is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season In the winter, we’ll ring in the new year with the genre-defining whodunit Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, directed by Laura Kepley

Continuing the season, we’ll produce the classic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde directed by Kristen Coury

Wrapping up the season is Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, directed by Matt Lenz and choreographed by Dann Dunn Chock full of songs you know, the musical tells the little-known story of King’s rise to fame

In the Struthers Studio, Gulfshore Playhouse will design three different stage configurations for three thought-provoking

productions First up, the powerful play Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, directed by Kristen Coury, opens in October The production runs Oct 21 - Nov 23 This well-known play about the disillusionment in marriage will be performed in a proscenium configuration

Next, fresh from the 2023 New Works Festival is the uplifting world premiere of Deb Hiett’s Circle Forward, directed by Jeffrey Binder, and performed in the thrust Last, they’ll produce the touching play about his parents’ courtship, Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise directed by Risa Brainin and performed in the round

Tickets can be ordered online at gulfshoreplayhouse org or by phone at 239261-PLAY Gulfshore Playhouse is now producing in the Baker Theatre and Education Center, located at the corner of GoodletteFrank Road and 1st Avenue South, Naples

T HEATRE

PlayersCircleTheaterofferinga varietyofentertainmentthisfall

PlayersCircle’sEncoresummer seasoncontinuesthroughSeptember andOctoberwithafullcalendarof worldclassentertainmentandfuneducationopportunitiesforallages.

BrianGurlandCarlannEvanswill performSept.5–7.Whatdoyouget whenyoucrossthetalentsof Liberace,VladimirHorowitzandJerry LeeLewis?Theone,theonly…Brian Gurl.Pianist,vocalistandarranger extraordinaireGurlwillbejoinedby CarlannEvans,violinvirtuosoand memberofSarasotaOrchestra,fora captivatingeveningofmusicalartistry. EnjoyBroadwaytoBillyJoel&Tangoes toBoogie–Woogie!Performanceswillbe FridayandSaturdayat7:30p.m.and Sundayat3p.m.

PlayersCircleTheaterwelcomesthe DannySinoffTrioSept.12–14.TheDanny SinoffTriodeliversanunforgettablemusical experience,ledbythecharismaticSinoff–anaccomplishedpianist,vocalist,andbandleaderwhosemagneticstagepresenceand musicalflaircaptivateaudiencesfromthe veryfirstnote.Eachperformancefeaturesa newuniquelineup.Performanceswillbe Fridayat7:30p.m.-SinatratheEarlyYears, Saturdayat7:30p.m.-TheBestofPorter& GershwinandSundayat3p.m.-TheBestofSinatra.

ADayinHollywood–ANightonBroadwaywillbepresented Sept.18–21.JoinfourofyourfavoritePlayersCircleall-starsas theytakeyouonamultimediamusicaltourthroughTinseltown andtheGreatWhiteWay,featuringyourfavoritemoviemusicals andBroadwayBlockbusters,fromAnnieGetYourGunand Singin’intheRaintoWickedandbeyond.Showswillbe Thursday–Saturdayat7:30p.m.&Saturday&Sundayat3p.m. PlayersCirclewrapsupthemonthwithcomicRCSmith& FriendsonSept.27at7:30p.m.Laughthenightawaywithtelevision’s(LateNightwithJimmyFallon)bestwarm-upcomicinthe

businessandaPlayersCirclefavorite. Hisstyleisrapid-fire,relentless&guaranteedtoproducenon-stoplaughter. OctoberwillkickofwithmimeBill BowersperformingOct.3–5.Bill Bowersbringshumorandhearttothe stageinBetweenUs,apowerfulstory toldthroughmime.Bowersisa Broadwayactor(LionKing),hehasperformedthroughAmerica(RadioCity MusicHall,KennedyCenterandThe WhiteHouse).Andaroundtheworldin Europe,AsiaandtheEdinburgh Festival.Hewasastudentoflegendary mime-MarcelMarceau.Performances willbeFridayandSaturdayat7:30p.m. andSundayat3p.m.

Thisfall,PlayersCircleStudiooffersa dynamicrangeofclassesforbothkidsand adults,designedtoinspirecreativity,build confidence,developperformanceskillsand havefun.Whetheryou’reayoungaspiring actororanadultlookingtoexplorethe stage,ourexperiencedinstructorsprovide supportive,engaginginstructioninacting, improvisationandmore.Classoptions includecomedyclasswithcomicRCSmith (ages18+)Sept.22–Oct.6;RisingStars actingclass(ages8-14)Sept.22–Oct.6; Musicaltheatredanceseries(ages8-adult) Nov.17–Dec.1.

ThetheatricalseasonwillstartbackuponOct.21when PlayersCirclepresentsRumorsonstagethroughNov.16.That willbefollowedbyHo!Ho!Ho!TheChristmasShowDec.2-21, thenLittleWomenwillbestagedJan.6-Feb.1.OvertheTavern willbepresentedFeb.10-March8,followedby4,000Miles March17-April5.ILoved,ILost,IMadeSpaghettiwillbeperformedApril14-May10.ThePCTseasonwillendwithSame Time,NextYearMay22-June7.

PlayersCircleislocatedat13211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers. Callboxofficeat239-800-3292orvisitplayerscircletheater.com

SteelMagnoliasbeginsseasonatOffBroadwayPalm

TheOffBroadwayPalm’sseason beginswithSteelMagnoliasonstage Oct.10throughNov.15.Heartfelt, humorous,andmoving,SteelMagnolias celebratestheunbreakablebondof friendship.Setinasmall-townLouisiana beautysalon,sixstrong,wittySouthern womennavigatelife’striumphsand tragedieswithhumorandgrace.Asthey sharelaughter,love,andoccasional tears,you’llberemindedoftheresilience ofthehumanspirit.Abelovedclassic

filledwithcharmandwarmth,thisunforgettablestorywillleaveaudienceslaughing,crying,andcherishingthepowerof friendship.

TheOffBroadwayPalmTheatreis BroadwayPalm’ssecondperformance venue.

TheOffBroadwayPalmproductions include:

SteelMagnolias Oct.10–Nov.15 WinterWonderettes Nov.27–Dec.28

UnnecessaryFarce

Jan.16–Feb.21

Love,LiesandtheLottery Feb.27–April11

Misery April17–May23

PerformancesareWednesday throughSundayeveningswithselect matineesandTuesdayevenings.

Formoreinformationvisit BroadwayPalm.com,call239-278-4422 orstopbytheboxofficeat1380Colonial Blvd.inFortMyers.

TheBelleTheatre’sfourthseason startswithmodernBroadwayrevue

ByTylerYoung

Thecurtainrisesonourfabulousfourthseasonthis SeptemberatTheBellewith twoawesomeproductionsthat showcasethepowerofliveperformance—fromshow-stopping Broadwayhitstoside-splitting comedy.

Openingthismonthis StandingO!AModern BroadwayRevue,runningSept. 5–13.Thisconcert-stylecelebrationofmodernBroadway hitshighlightstoday’smost belovedmusicalswithpowerhousevocalsanddynamicperformances—amust-seefor Broadwayfansofallages.

ApastseasonproductionatTheBelleTheatreinCapeCoral.

FollowingStandingO!isthe murder-mysteryfarceWhiletheLightsWereOut,onstage Sept.19–27.Thisfast-pacedwhodunitcombinesmystery withoutrageouscomedyasamansionfullofeccentriccharactersscramblestosolveamurderthathappenedinthe dark.Ablackout,agunshot,adinnerparty,allinalarge mansionwithpartyguestsgalore?Withamysteryaround everycornerandacastofhilariouscharactersthisfarcewill haveaudienceslaughingfromstarttofinish.

Ourfabulousfourth seasonalsoincludes YoungFrankensteinOct. 17-31,Disney’sFrozen Dec.8-28,Anything GoesJan.9-24,Always aBridesmaidFeb.6-21, 9to5themusicalFeb.27 -March14andKen Ludwig’sTheGodsof ComedyApril10-18. Readyforafullseason ofoutstandingentertainment?Seasonticketsare onsalenow.Subscribe andsave. Forticketsandmore informationaboutour upcomingproductionsand events,visitusonline, TheBelleTheatre.comorgiveusacallat239-323-5533. Stayup-to-dateonthelatesthappeningsatTheBelle, besuretofollowusonFacebookandInstagram (@thebelletheatre).

TheBelleTheatreislocatedat2708SantaBarbara Blvd.,unit135,CapeCoral.

TylerYoungisfounderandexecutivedirectorofThe BelleTheatre

Southwest Florida 2025-2026 SEASON THEATRE

Florida Repertor y Theatre

239-332-4488 Bay Street, Downtown Fort Myers floridarep.org

The Rat Pack Lounge SEPT 30 - NOV 9

Doubt: A Parable OCT. 28 - NOV. 16

The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge DEC 2 - 21

Advice

DEC. 9 - JAN. 11

Always...Patsy Cline JAN 6 - 25

Tuesdays with Morrie JAN. 27 - MARCH 1

The Play That Goes Wrong FEB 10 - MARCH 1

Little Shop of Horrors MARCH 17 - APRIL 12

The Bride APRIL 7 - MAY 10

The Belle Theatre

239-323-5533

2708 Santa Barbara Blvd #135, Cape Coral thebelletheatre.com

Standing O! A Modern Broadway Revue SEPT 5 - 13

While the Lights Were Out SEPT 19 - 27

Young Frankenstein OCT. 17 - 31

Frozen - The musical DEC 18 - 28

Anything Goes Jan. 9 - 24

Always a Bridesmaid FEB 6 - 21

9 to 5 the musical FEB 27 - MARCH 14

The Gods of Comedy APRIL 10 - 18

Magazine

TheatreZone

1-888-966-3352

13275 Livingston Road, Naples theatre zone

Home for the Holidays DEC. 19 - 21

Grumpy Old Men JAN 8 - 18

Gutenberg The Musical FEB. 5 - 15

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story MARCH 5 - 15

Oliver JUNE 4 - 14

FGCU Theatre

Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers 239-745-4268 fgcu.edu/theatrelab

The Skin of Our Teeth NOV. 7 - 16

The Good Doctor FEB. 13 - 22

She Kills Monsters APRIL 10 - 19

Arts Bonita

239-495-8989

10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita artsbonita.org

Carrie: The Musical OCT. 3 - 12

Titanic: The Musical APRIL 17 - 26

Dogfight: The Musical JUNE 19 - 28

Frozen:

The Broadway Musical JULY 17 - 26

The Naples Players

239-263-7990

701 5th Avenue S , Naples naplesplayers org

And Then There Were None

OCT 1 - 19

Ada and The Engine OCT. 15 - NOV. 9

Little Women the Musical NOV 19 - DEC 21

Beau Jest

JAN. 14 - FEB. 15

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time FEB 4 - MARCH 1

9 to 5

MARCH 11 - APRIL 12

A Piece of My Heart

APRIL 1 - 26

Much Ado About Nothing

MAY 6 - 24

Players Circle Theater

239-800-3292

13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers PlayersCircleTheater com

Rumors

OCT 21 - NOV 16

Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Show DEC 2 - 21

Little Women the Musical JAN 6 - FEB 1

Over the Tavern

FEB 10 - MARCH 8

4,000 Miles

MARCH 17 - APRIL 5

I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti APRIL 14 - MAY 10

Same Time, Next Year MAY 22 - JUNE 7

Artis– Naples

239-597-1111

5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples artisnaples org

Les Miserables

DEC. 30 - JAN. 4

& Juliet

JAN 27 - FEB 1

Chicago FEB. 10 - 15

A Beautiful Noise MARCH 24 - 29

The Music Man APRIL 14 - 19

Cultural Park Theater

239-772-5862

528 Cultural Park Blvd , Cape Coral culturalparktheatre org

Matilda the Musical SEPT 19 - 28

Donʼt Dress for Dinner OCT. 17 - 26

Old School Living NOV 14 - 23

White Christmas DEC 12 - 21

Sweeney Todd JAN 23 - FEB 1

DogWood Winter FEB 20 - MARCH 1

Escape to Margaritaville MARCH 20 - 29

Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) MAY 22 - 31

Off Broadway Palm

239-278-4422

1380 Colonial Blvd , Fort Myers broadwaypalm com

Steel Magnolias

OCT. 10 - NOV. 15

Winter Wonderettes

NOV 27 - DEC 28

Unnecessary Farce

JAN. 16 – FEB. 21

Love, Lies & The Lottery

FEB 27 - APRIL 11

Misery

APRIL 17 - MAY 23

Gulfshore Playhouse

1-239-261-7529

100 Goodlette Frank Road, Naples gulfshoreplayhouse.org

Whoʼs Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

OCT 23 - NOV 23

White Christmas

NOV. 14 - DEC. 21

The Mousetrap

JAN. 15 - FEB. 15

Circle Forward

JAN 29 - MARCH 1

The Importance of Being Earnest

MARCH 5 - APRIL 4

Dear Jack, Dear Louise MARCH 26 - APRIL 26

Beautiful:

The Carole King Musical

APRIL 30 - MAY 31

The Studio Players

239-398-9192

4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples thestudioplayers org

The Mogul, The Missionary, The Mustang SEPT 19 - 28

Glengarry, Glen Ross

OCT. 31 - NOV. 16

The Cottage JAN 9 - 25

November MARCH 13 - 29

Show People MAY 8 - 24

Charlotte Players

941-255-1022

1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte charlotteplayers org

Looking SEPT. 11 - 21

Letʼs Murder Marsha OCT 9 - 26

Over the Tavern NOV. 20 - DEC. 14

On the High Seas

JAN 8 - FEB 1

Caught in the Act

FEB. 1 - MARCH 8

Dial M for Murder

MARCH 18 - APRIL 4

Swingtime Canteen APRIL 16 - MAY 3

The Velocity of Autumn MAY 14 - 24

Southwest Florida Theatre Company

13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers 239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org

Once Upon a Christmastime NOV 19 - DEC 6

Million Dollar Quartet JAN. 28 - FEB. 14

The Bridges of Madison County

FEB. 25 - MARCH 7

Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream

MARCH 18 - APRIL 4

Broadway Palm 239-278-4422

1380 Colonial Blvd , Fort Myers broadwaypalm.com

Murder For Two AUG 22 - SEPT 27

Pretty Woman

OCT 3 - NOV 15

A Christmas Story NOV 21 – DEC 28

Fiddler on the Roof JAN 3 – FEB 14

CATS

FEB 20 - APRIL 4

All Shook Up APRIL 10 - MAY 16

The Sounds of 1967: A Summer That Changed Everything MAY 22 - JUNE 20

The Wizard of Oz JUNE 26 - AUG. 8

Arts Center Theatre

239-784-1186

1089 N Collier Blvd #432, Marco marcoislandart.org

Baggage

DEC 6 - 23

Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant JAN 9 - 25

Moonlight and Magnolias

FEB 5 - 22

California Suite MARCH 5 - 22

Youʼve Got Hate Mail APRIL 9 - 26

Laboratory

TheaterofFlorida

239-291-2905

1634WoodfordAve.,FortMyers laboratorytheaterflorida.org

GreyHouse OCT.3-NOV.2

ClownBarChristmas DEC.5-21

AFunnyThingHappened ontheWaytotheForum JAN.16-FEB.1

TwoTrainsRunning FEB.20-MARCH8

JuliusCaesar MARCH27-APRIL26

NewPlayContestReading MAY1-3

MurderMystery DinnerTrain

239-275-8487

2805ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers semgulf.com

DevilʼsTrain SEPT.10-NOV.16

HolidayHavoc NOV.19-DEC.24

ColdCase DEC.26-MARCH1

OfftheRails MARCH4-MAY3

SecrettoVictory MAY6-JUNE28

IfAnyoneAsks JULY1-SEPT.6

BarbaraB.Mann PerformingArtsHall

239-481-4849

13350FSWPkwy,FortMyers bbmannpah.com

SomeLikeitHot JAN.13-18

&Juliet FEB.3-8

BacktotheFuture: TheMusical FEB.17-22

MammaMia! MARCH10-15

KimberlyAkimbo APRIL1-5

MoulinRouge!TheMusical APRIL7-12

DAASGallerywelcomesChristianDeJesus

InthemonthofSeptember, DAASCo-OpArtGallery& Giftsisshowcasingtheartworkofdynamiccontemporary artistChristianDeJesús.

Theopeningreceptionis scheduledforFriday,Sept.5 from5:30to9p.m.Theexhibitionwillbeondisplayuntil Sept.28.

ChristianDeJesúswas bornin2002inFortMyers. Hisinnovativeapproachto paintingexplorestheprofound themesoflife,death,andthe pivotaldecisionsthatshape ourexistence.

Growingupinthevibrant culturallandscapeofFort Myers,DeJesúsdeveloped anearlypassionforart,which hasevolvedintoauniqueand compellingartisticvoice.His paintingsareafusionof abstractandfigurativeelements,oftenincorporating symbolicimagerythatreflects onthetransientnatureoflife andtheweightofourchoices.

Thebolduseofcoloranddynamicapplicationtechniques

resultinvisuallyarresting worksthatresonatewitha senseofurgencyandintrospection.

DeJesúscontinuesto pushtheboundariesofcontemporaryart,usinghisinnovativetechniquesandmaterialstoexploretheessential themesoflife,death,andthe decisionsthatdefineus.To createhispieces,heusesa varietyofmediums,suchas spraypaint,airbrush,acrylic paint,Sumiinkandpastels. Hisworkservesasapowerful reminderofthebeautyand complexityofthehumancondition.

DAASCo-OpArtGallery& Giftsislocatedat10051 McGregorBlvd.,suite104,in FortMyers(adjacenttoArts& EatsCafé)intheAlliancefor theArtscampus.

Thegallery’sbusiness hoursareWednesdayto Sundayfrom10a.m.to2p.m. Informationcanbefoundat daascoop.comorbycalling239-955-0422.

AlliancefortheArtsclosesmainbuildingfora‘refresh’

TheAlliancefortheArtshas announcedasignificantfacility refreshprojectcoincidingwithits50th anniversary.

TheAlliancewillpauseoperations initsmainbuildingbeginningSept.1, withtheanticipationofre-opening Oct.3,toundertakeessential upgradesfocusedonsafety,efficiencyandenhancingthevisitorexperienceforthenexthalfcentury.

Duringthistime,theEdwards Buildingwillremainopenforclasses, andasmallersatelliteversionofthe giftshopandofficewillbeavailable toensurecontinuedserviceandsupportforvisitors.

Thistransformativerenovation aimstoincludebrandnewflooring, anupgradedcateringprep-kitchen, gallerydrywallrepair,refreshedbath-

rooms,andothercrucialbehind-thescenesenhancements.These improvementsaredesignedtocreate anevenmorewelcoming,functional, andinspiringspaceforthethousands ofindividualswhoengagewiththe Alliancethroughevents,exhibitions, classes,andperformanceseach year.

“Ourmainbuildingisbuiltona greatfoundation—literallyandfiguratively.Fordecades,ithasnurtured creativity,connection,andconversationattheheartofourcommunity,” saiddirectorofoperationsJordan Jameson.“Thisrefreshismorethan cosmetic—it’saboldinvestmentin thefuture.Byenhancingtheexperience,safety,andaccessibilityofour space,we’remakingroomforeven moreinnovation,interaction,and

impact.It’satransformationthatwill empowerustowelcomeandinspire likeneverbefore.”

Tosupportthisambitiousproject, theAlliancefortheArtsislaunching its"RefreshFund"andinvitingthe communitytocontribute.Theorganizationisacceptingdonationsofboth fundsandin-kindgoodsandservices toensurethesuccessofthesevital renovations.Everycontribution,big orsmall,willdirectlyhelpcreatea betterspaceforartsandculturein SouthwestFlorida.

Additionally,theAllianceislooking forvolunteerstohelpwithprepping spaces,painting,organizingmaterials andmore.

Formoreinformation,call239939-2787orvisitonlineat www.ArtInLee.org

PamTrentatACTGallery

ArtsforACTGallerywill featureElements,Magickand MoretheeclecticartofPam TrentinSeptember.

Anopeningreceptionis scheduledforFriday,Sept.5 from5to9p.m.inconjunction withthemonthlyFortMyersArt Walk.

Discoverthecaptivating3D artcreationsofPamTrent, whoisapassionateartistat ArtsforACTGallery.

Learnaboutherjourney fromNewMexicotoFlorida andheruniqueartisticvision.

BornandraisedinNew Mexicountiltheageof50, PamTrentbroughtherartistic talentstoFloridain2008.Her backgroundinfaceandbody arthasshapedhercreative approach,leadingtostunning 3Dartcreationsthatresonate withtheFortMyerscommunity andbeyond.

PamTrent'spassionforart shinesthroughherintricate3D

creations.Heruniquestyleand commitmenttoArtsforACT Galleryreflectthegallery'smissiontosupportAbuse CounselingandTreatment,Inc. andraiseawarenessthrough art.

Elements,MagickandMore willbeaneveningtostepoutsidethebox.Experienceart comingoffthecanvas,faces fromyourchildhoodorgrowing upanddecoratedclothingthat willmakeyoustandoutinthe crowd.

Thisexhibitcontinues throughSept.29.

ArtsforACTGalleryprovides aquality,contemporaryexhibitiongalleryfeaturingoriginalart, limitededitionprints,giclees, hand-craftedfinecrafts,Tshirts,silverandglassbead jewelry,gourdart,raku,clay, andartcards.ArtsforACT Galleryislocatedat2265First St.indowntownFortMyers.For moredetails,call239-337-5050.

Exposedexhibitshowcasesfive photographersatSidney&BerneDavisArtCenter

Exposed,featuringfivevisionaryphotographers,isthenextexhibitintheGrand AtriumoftheSidneyandBerneDavisArt Center.

Fromsurrealportraituretoevocative landscapes,experiencephotographywithout filtersinSeptember.Openingduringthe monthlyFortMyersArtWalkonFriday,Sept. 5,theshowfeaturesthestrikingworkofMila Bridger,MichaelGeorge,TonyaBarnes, BrianTietzandBethEverhart.

Whathappenswhenfivevisionaryphotographersturntheirlensesontheworldsof beauty,truthandhumanexperience?You getExposed.

Exposedbringstogetherglobalandlocal perspectives:

MilaBridger’ssurrealportraitsthatfeel rippedfromdreams.

MichaelGeorge’sstorytellingimages fromsevencontinents,featuredinNational

GeographicandTheNewYorkTimes.

TonyaBarnes’stylizedportraitsinfused withdramaandimagination.

BrianTietz’ssharp,story-drivenphotographycapturesSouthwestFlorida’scharacter.

BethEverhart’setherealblack-andwhiteworkscreatedwithvintagecameras. Together,they’rereshapinghowwesee theworld,andhowtheworldsees SouthwestFlorida.

Theexhibitionopenswithareceptionon Sept.5from6to10p.m.,includinglive musiconSidney’sRooftopSculpture Garden.

ExposedrunsthroughSept.25.

TheSidney&BerneDavisArtCenteris locatedat2301FirstSt.inDowntownFort Myers.

Formoreinformation,call239-333-1933 orvisitonlineatsbdac.com

Studentphoto showcaseon displayatSBDAC

TheSidney&BerneDavis ArtCenterannouncesThe NextShot:AStudent PhotographyShowcase, openingFriday,Sept.5inthe CapitalGallery.

Thisopencallexhibition highlightsthecreativevoices oflocalhighschoolphotographers,offeringaplatformfor youngartiststosharetheir uniqueperspectives.From boldcompositionstoquiet glimpsesofeverydaylife, eachphotographisawindow intohowthesestudentssee theworld—andhowthey hopetheworldwillseethem.

Morethananexhibition, TheNextShotisaglimpse intothefutureoftheartsin SouthwestFlorida.These youngcreatorsrepresentthe nextgenerationofvisualstorytellers,blendingfreshperspectiveswithtechnicaltalent andemotionalinsight.Their workprovesthatthenext waveofphotographersis alreadyhere,shapingnarrativesthatareaspowerfulas theyarepersonal.

Theopeningreception takesplaceFriday,Sept.5 from6to10p.m.inconjunctionwiththemonthlyFort MyersArtWalk.NextShotwill remainondisplaythrough Sept.25.

FacesintheSand atTribbyArtsCenter

ThreenewexhibitsopenedAug.1 atTribbyArtsCenterinFortMyers andrunthroughOct.18.

FacesintheSandpairsthewhimsical,shell-basedsculpturesofAnna ChanofNewYorkwiththedreamy, impressionisticphotographsofGrace BergeofSt.Petersburg.

“DownbytheShore”highlightstextilesbytheShellPointQuiltersand worksbyShellPointglassartists,pottersandwoodworkersintheTribby’s LegacyandOverlookGalleries;

“SummerbytheSea”showcases worksbyShellPointpaintersand photographersintheTribby’s CollaborationsandCorridorGalleries.

TheTribbyArtsCentergalleries areopenTuesdaysthroughSaturdays from10a.m.to3p.m.inShellPoint at17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers.

Formoredetailsabouttheexhibits, visitonlineattribbyartscenter.comor call239-415-5667.

TravelingOrigamiexhibitopeningSept.13 atPeaceRiverBotanical&SculptureGardens

Abreathtakingfusionofartandnature isabouttounfoldinPuntaGorda.

FromSept.13throughApril19,the PeaceRiverBotanical&Sculpture Gardenswilltransformintoawonderland offoldedeleganceasitproudlyhosts OrigamiintheGarden—aworldrenownedoutdoorsculptureexhibitionby SantaFeartistsJeniferandKevinBox.

Astheyoungestgardeneverchosento showcasethisextraordinaryexhibit,Peace RiverGardenswilldazzlevisitorswith13 monumentaloutdoorsculpturesanda captivatingindoorgallery.Eachpieceisa masterfulblendofintricateorigamidesign androbustmetalwork,invitinggueststo explore,interact,andbeinspired.

Butthemagicdoesn’tstopthere—an excitinglineupofspecialeventsand

immersiveprogrammingwillaccompany theexhibition,promisingunforgettable experiencesforartlovers,natureenthusiastsandcuriousmindsalike.

TheheartofOrigamiintheGardenlies initsstorytelling.Throughacombination ofancientpaper-foldingtechniquesand cutting-edgemetalcasting,KevinBoxand hiscollaboratingorigamimasters,includingTeJuiFu,RobertJ.Lang,MichaelG. LaFosse,BethJohnsonandothers—bring delicatepapermodelstolifeasmonumentalpublicart.

Withinterpretivesigns,audiotoursand livedemos,visitorscanwitnessthemagic behindthemetal.Everysculpturebegins withasimplesquare.Everypathrevealsa newperspective.

HoursareTuesday–Sunday9a.m.to

2p.m.throughSeptember(closedon Mondays).OctobertoDecember,the hoursextendto9a.m.to4p.m.January throughApril,thegardensareopenseven daysaweekfrom9a.m.to4p.m.

Theexhibitiontravels,andiscurrently beingdisplayedatLeuGardensin Orlando.Theyareworkingtheirway throughtheEastCoastandFlorida.

Admissionis$20foradults,$10for reciprocalmembers,freeformembersand kids4andunderarefree,too.

Theywillalsohavemonthlyspecial programmingalongwiththeexhibition. ThePeaceRiverBotanical&Sculpture Gardensislocatedat5827Riverside DriveinPuntaGorda.

Formoredetails,call941-621-8299or visitonlineatpeacerivergardens.org

ArtsBonitaannouncesthreenewgalleryshows

ThreenewexhibitionswillopenintheArtsBonitagalleriesin September.

ArtsBonitapresents“CreatingaColorfulWorld,”asoloexhibitionbycelebratedwatercolorartistBarbaraSwift,onviewfrom Sept.4throughOct.16intheTranovichGalleryattheVisual ArtsCenter.Theexhibitionopenswithapublicreceptionon Thursday,Sept.4,from6to8p.m.

ArtsBonitaannouncesitsupcomingexhibition,“Re-Made”,a provocativeandinspiringshowcaseofcontemporaryartwork createdfromupcycledandrepurposedmaterials.Theexhibitwill beondisplayfromSept.4toOct.16attheVisualArtsCenter’s

MainGallery,withapublicopeningreceptiononSept.4from6 to8p.m.

TheVisualArtsCenterislocatedat26100Old41Road.

ArtsBonitapresents“InnovativeExpressions,”acaptivating soloexhibitionbyacclaimedmultidisciplinaryartistBonnie Sprung,onviewSept.25toNov.6intheHinmanGallery-in-theRoundatthePerformingArtsCenter,10150BonitaBeachRoad. ApublicopeningreceptionwillbeheldonThursday,Sept.25 from6to8p.m.

Formoreinformation,callArtsBonitaat239-495-8989orvisit onlineatartsbonita.org

LiveMusic,Theatre, ArtExhibits,Concerts

andSpecialEvents

ONGOING

SizzleDiningSWFlorida Sept.3-30

VariousRestaurantsinSWFlorida BenefitsBlessingsinaBackpack Listatsizzledining.org

MurderMysteryDinnerTrain presentsToday’sForecast:Murder Wednesdays–Sundays throughSept.7

SeminoleGulfRailway, 2805ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-275-8487semgulf.com

VerdantVisionsexhibit ThroughSept.18

HinmanGalleryintheRound PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 239-495-8989artsbonita.org

AnythingGoesexhibit ThroughSept19

FortMyersBeachArtAssociation, 13451McGregorBlvd.,#1,FtMyers Thursday-Saturdaynoon-6p.m. fortmyersbeachart.com

MorganT.Paineexhibition ThroughSept.25

WasmerArtGallery,ArtsComplex, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers 239-590-7199

MurderForTwo ThroughSept.27

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

FacesintheSandexhibit ThroughOct.18

TribbyArtsCenteratShellPoint, 17281OnParBlvd.,FortMyers, 239-415-5667

LeomaLovegroveexhibit ThroughNov.15

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

SteveKeene:Rauschenberg100 ACentennialCelebration ThroughDec.6

BobRauschenbergGalleryAnnex, FloridaSouthwesternStateCollege, 8099CollegeParkway, BuildingJ-118,FortMyers 239-489-9313

S EPTEMBER C ALENDAR

Prymal Rhythm

FRI-5

ChristianDeJesusexhibit DAASCo-OpArtGallery&Gifts, 10051McGregorBlvd.,suite104, FortMyers,openingreception 5:30-9p.m.,239-955-0422

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

OnSaturday,Sept.6from6to9p.m.,TheSidney&BerneDavis ArtCenterwillhostPrymalRhythm,anewimmersiveedition ofLuminancethatblendsart,soundandembodimentinan unforgettableevening.Formoreinformationortickets,call 239-333-1933orvisitsbdac.com.

SEPTEMBER

MON-1

BattleoftheBands andFoodTruckThrowdown Aug.29-Sept.1

CharlotteCountyFairgrounds, 2333ElJobeanRoad,PortCharlotte eventbrite.com

GrandSlam

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

TUE-2

Tat2Trio

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

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

ChoralArtistry:SummerSing LambofGodChurch,19691 CypressViewDrive,FortMyers 7-9:30p.m.choralartistry.org

WED-3

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

SideshowBob ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

THU-4

SmokinAces

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

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

BarbaraSwiftexhibit andRe-Madeartexhibit ThroughOct.16 VisualArtsCenter, 26100Old41Road,BonitaSprings Openingreception6-8p.m. 239-495-8989artsbonita.org

MercatoNightsMusicSeries: PitbullofBluesBand EventLawn,Mercato, StradaPlace,Naples 6:30-8:30p.m. experiencemercato.com

DisneyonIce Sept.4-7 HertzArena, 11000EverbladesParkway,Estero hertzarena.com

TheAustralianPinkFloydShow BarbaraB.MannPerforming ArtsHall,13350FSWPkwy,FtMyers 8p.m.,239-481-4849

Exposed:TheArtof PhotographyinSWFLexhibit ThroughSept.25 GrandAtrium, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Openingreception6p.m. 239-333-1933

SamGallowayFord ConcertSeries:IanMunsick TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839

HighwaytoHell AC/DCtributeband Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte Jack’DUpopens,VIPgates6p.m., 941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com

SoapyTuna

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

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

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

NFusion

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,moreinparadise.com

BrianGurlandCarlannEvans Sept.5-7 PlayersCircleTheater, 13211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 239-800-3292

TheNextshot:AStudent PhotographyShowcase ThroughSept.25

CapitalGallery, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers Openingreception6p.m. 239-333-1933

StandingO: AModernBroadwayRevue Sept.5-7

TheBelleTheatre, 2708SantaBarbaraBlvd., #135,CapeCoral,239-323-5533

SAT-6

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

NaplesJazzmasters NorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 1-3p.m.thenaplesjazzsociety.org

AmericanaCommunityMusic Association:NateCurrin AllFaithsUnitarianCongregation, 2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers CarleneThissenopens, 7p.m.,www.americanacma.org

RewindBand

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

NFusion

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,moreinparadise.com

Auditions:OvertheTavern Sept.6and7

TheCharlottePlayers,Langdon Playhouse,1182MarketCircle,Port Charlotte,7p.m.,941-255-1022

BullsandBands:TraceAdkins, JoDeeMessina&JasonByrd MosaicArena,2405NERoanSt., Arcadia,gatesopen3:30p.m. 863-494-2014arcadiarodeo.com

PrymalRhythm

SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 6-9p.m.239-333-1933

Openhouse VisualArtsCenter, 210MaudSt.,PuntaGorda 10a.m.-2p.m.941-639-8810

SUN-7

JoeYeomanBand

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

BaysideParkConcertSeries BaysidePark,OldSanCarlosBlvd and1stStreet,FortMyersBeach 4-7p.m.,free,fortmyersbeach.org

MON-8

AdamSandlerinconcert HertzArena, 11000EverbladesParkway,Estero 7:30p.m.,hertzarena.com

TUE-9

SoapyTuna

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

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

WED-10

DaveJ

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

MurderMysteryDinnerTrain presentsDevil’sTrain Wednesdays–Sundays throughNov.16

SeminoleGulfRailway, 2805ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers 239-275-8487semgulf.com

Tat2Trio ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

THU-11

SmokinAces

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

SamGallowayFord ConcertSeries:ChaseBryant TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,239-985-9839

StandingO: AModernBroadwayRevue Sept.11-13

TheBelleTheatre, 2708SantaBarbaraBlvd., #135,CapeCoral,239-323-5533

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

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

OpenStudios&Galleries NaplesArtDistrict,ShirleyStreet andJ&CBoulevard,Naples 1-5p.m.naplesartdistrict.com

CharlottePlayers:Looking Sept.11-14

TheCharlottePlayers, LangdonPlayhouse, 1182MarketCircle,PortCharlotte 941-255-1022,charlotteplayers.org

AMERICANA COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

RobertBidney,RoySchneider, KimMayfield,RayCerbone,BillMetz BuyTicketsatsbdac.com

Nate Currin

SEPT.6

CarleneThissenopens

FortMyershomefororiginalAmericanamusic! Alice Wallace

Sidney&BerneDavisArtCenter 2301FirstSt.,DowntownFortMyers,

DennisMichaelopens SEPTEMBER24

OCT.4

ALLFAITHSUNITARIANCONGREGATION

2756McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers, Doorsat6:30pm.Showat7pm.Ticketsatdoor.

VisitourFacebookpageandwebsite formoreinfo&fullcalendarofevents www.americanacma.org

FRI - 12

One Hot Mess

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St , Cape Coral, 7 - 10 p m , 239-540-8454

Johnny Rogers Band: Country Legends tribute

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

FM Band

Zig Zag Lounge, Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St , Immokalee 8 p m , moreinparadise com

Danny Sinoff Trio Sept 12 - 14

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

Yappy Hour

Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S Cleveland Ave , Fort Myers 6 - 8 p m belltowerfl com

Shrek The Musical Jr Sept 12 - 14

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

SAT - 13

On The Rocks

Tiki Hut Bar & Grill at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St , Cape Coral, 7 - 10 p m , 239-540-8454

Completely Unchained

Bert’s Back Porch Live, Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte Trey Wanvig opens, VIP gates 6 p m , 941-235-3675 twistedfork freshtix com

Frankie Valli and Bee Gees tribute

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

Origami in the Garden exhibit Through April 18

Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, 941-621-8299 peacerivergardens org

Auditions: TheatreZone season Sept 13 and 14

G & L Theatre, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples register at auditions@theatrezone

FM Band

Zig Zag Lounge, Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St , Immokalee 8 p m , moreinparadise com

S

Barbara Swift

Arts Bonita presents “Creating a Colorful World,” a solo exhibition by celebrated watercolor artist Barbara Swift, on view from Sept 4 through Oct 16 in the Tranovich Gallery at the Visual Arts Center The exhibition opens with a public reception on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Visual Arts Center is located at 26100 Old 41 Road

Folk & Flutter Butterfly Festival

Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, 9 a m - 2 p m ,

Trevor Bystrom & East 40 at 9 a m , Zack Pomerlau at 10:30 a m , Mike Imbasciani at noon, 941-621-8299 peacerivergardens org

The Magic of Motown

Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Ft Myers 7:30 p m , 239-481-4849

Fort Myers Home & Garden Show

Sept 13 and 14

Caloosa Sound Convention Center, 1375 Monroe St , Fort Myers 10 a m - 4 p m , free admission 855-321-2110

Fall Arts & Crafts Fair

Sept 13 and 14

Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St , Punta Gorda, 10 a m - 3 p m charlotteharborecc com

SUN - 14

Stereo Riot

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

The Echo

Bayside Park, Old San Carlos Blvd and 1st Street, Fort Myers Beach 4 - 7 p m , free, fortmyersbeach org

TUE - 16

Cayman

Zig Zag Lounge, Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St , Immokalee 6 - 10 p m , 800-218-0007 moreinparadise com

WED- 17

Dave J

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

SLG

Zig Zag Lounge, Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S 1st St , Immokalee 6 - 10 p m , 800-218-0007 moreinparadise com

FGCU Wind Orchestra

U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, 10501 FGCU Blvd S , Fort Myers 7:30 p m , free, fgcu edu/bsma

THU - 18

Smokin Aces

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

Decyo McDuffie

Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd , Fort Myers, 7 p m , 239-415-5667

A Day in Hollywood, A Night on Broadway Sept 18 - 21

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

FGCU Symphonic Band U Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, 10501 FGCU Blvd S , Fort Myers 7:30 p m , free, fgcu edu/bsma

Charlotte Players: Looking Sept 18 - 21

The Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte 941-255-1022, charlotteplayers org

Reception for three exhibits Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St , Punta Gorda 5 - 7p m 941-639-8810

FRI - 19

Fort Myers Music Walk Downtown Fort Myers 6 p m www myriverdistrict com

Matilda The Musical Sept 19 - 21

Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd , Cape Coral 239-772-5862 culturalparktheatre org

Island Hopper Songwriter Fest Sept 19 - 21

Singer-songwriters at various locations on Captiva Island islandhopperfest com

Sam Galloway Ford

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

ShrekTheMusicalJr.

Sept.19-21

FloridaRepertoryTheatre, BayStreet,FortMyers 239-332-4488

LastTrain

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

WhiletheLightsWereOut

Sept.19-21

TheBelleTheatre, 2708SantaBarbaraBlvd., #135,CapeCoral 239-323-5533

EricClapton,BobDylan,Stevie RayVaughn,JimiHendrix, Santana,StrayCatstribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings

7:30p.m.239-405-8566

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

PliesDayinconcert

HertzArena, 11000EverbladesParkway,Estero 8p.m.,hertzarena.com

Streetlight

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,moreinparadise.com

SAT-20

Outsiderz

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

Rushour-tributetoRUSH Bert’sBackPorchLive,TwistedFork, 2208ElJobeanRd,PortCharlotte Twinkle&RockSoulRadioopens, VIPgates6p.m.,941-235-3675 twistedfork.freshtix.com

JimmyBuffett,JohnDenver,Bob Dylan,ArloGuthrie,CatStevens, GlenCampbelltribute TheStage,9144BonitaBeachRoad, BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.239-405-8566

IslandHopperSongwriterFest FrankMyers&JimmyNichols CaptivaCivicCenter,2p.m. 11550ChapinLane,Captiva islandhopperfest.com

NaplesJazzmasters NorrisCenter, 7558thAve.S.,Naples 1-3p.m.thenaplesjazzsociety.org

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

SeventynationalandlocalsongwriterswillperformSept. 19-28at26locationsthroughoutSouthwestFlorida.The 10-dayfestivalstartsonCaptivaIslandSept.19-21,and movestoCapeCoralSept.22and23.DowntownFort MyershoststhefestSept.24and25,anditwrapsupon FortMyersBeachSept.26-28.Mostperformancesare free,butahandfulareticketedevents.Forthefullscheduleofperformances,visitislandhopperfest.com

Streetlight ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,moreinparadise.com

AnnualKeyLime&TropicalFest Fishermen’sVillage, 1200W.RettaEsplan.,PuntaGorda noon-9p.m.,TheKollectionsBand atnoon,TropicalAvenueBandat5 p.m.941-639-8721

ChloeLowery:DecadeDivas MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411Shirelane,FortMyers 6&8:30p.m.239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org

ArtsandCraftFair BellTowerShops, 13499S.ClevelandAve.,FortMyers 10a.m.-3p.m.belltowerfl.com

SUN-21

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

CarsandCoffee239 EventLawn,Mercato, StradaPlace,Naples 9-11a.m.experiencemercato.com

OpenMicwithFGCUStorytelling WasmerArtGallery,ArtsComplex, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers 5p.m.,free,239-590-7199 fgcustorytelling.com

IslandHopperSongwriterFest CruisewithLillyMacPhee SilverKingBoatCruiseat TheWestinCapeCoral,6p.m. islandhopperfest.com

WED-24

DaveJ

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

SLG

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

IslandHopperSongwriterFest Sept.24&25 Singer-songwritersatvarious locationsDowntownFortMyers islandhopperfest.com

TamiamiTaleTellers

StorytellingShowcase WasmerArtGallery,ArtsComplex, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers 6p.m.,free,239-590-7199 fgcustorytelling.com

IslandHopperSongwriterFest

BaysideParkConcertSeries BaysidePark,OldSanCarlosBlvd and1stStreet,FortMyersBeach 4-7p.m.,free,fortmyersbeach.org

IslandHopperSongwriterFest RubyAmanfu&samAshworth CaptivaCruises,6p.m. islandhopperfest.com

MON-22

IslandHopperSongwriterFest Sept.22&23

Singer-songwritersatvarious locationsinCapeCoral islandhopperfest.com

IslandHopper:LoCashinconcert TheWestinCapeCoralResort atMarinaVillage,7p.m. islandhopperfest.com

TUE-23

Cayman

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

JulianneAnkleandTimMcGeary LuminaryHotel&Co.Workshop, 2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 6p.m.,islandhopperfest.com

ArtAfterHours

TheBakerMuseum,Artis–Naples, 5833PelicanBayBlvd.,Naples, 6-9p.m.,free,239-597-1111

IslandHopperFestival:ACMA Singer-SongwriterShowcase GrandAtrium, SidneyandBerneDavisArtCenter, 2301FirstSt.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,songwritersKim Mayfield,RobertBidney,Roy Schneider,RayCerboneandBill Metz,239-333-1933sbdac.com

THU-25

SmokinAces

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

BonnieSprungexhibit ThroughNov.6 HinmanGalleryintheRound PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings openingreception6-8p.m., 239-495-8989artsbonita.org

THU-25continued

IslandHopper:EssexCounty LuminaryHotel&Co.Workshop, 2200EdwardsDrive,FortMyers 6p.m.,islandhopperfest.com

PleinAirShowexhibit

ThroughOct.24

FortMyersBeachArtAssociation, 13451McGregorBlvd.,#1,FtMyers Thursday-Saturdaynoon-6p.m. fortmyersbeachart.com

WhiletheLightsWereOut Sept.25-27

TheBelleTheatre, 2708SantaBarbaraBlvd., #135,CapeCoral 239-323-5533

TrumpetTalk

MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411Shirelane,FortMyers 2p.m.239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org

FRI-26

JoeYeomanBand

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

FleetwoodMac andStevieNickstribute

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

MatildaTheMusical Sept.26-28

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

IslandHopperSongwriterFest Sept.26-28

Singer-songwritersatvarious locationsonFortMyersBeach islandhopperfest.com

Blippi:JointheBandTour HertzArena, 11000EverbladesParkway,Estero 6p.m.,hertzarena.com

PureCountry

TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon, 2158ColonialBlvd.,FortMyers, doorsopen7p.m.,KimEverett openstheshowat8p.m. 239-985-9839

CelebratingMeatLoaf:BatOutofHelloweenwillperform Friday,Oct.17at8p.m.atSeminoleCasinoHotel Immokalee.ThisconcertfeaturesMeatLoafbandmembersandAmericanIdolwinnerCalebJohnson.Forticketsandinfo,visitmoreinparadise.com

ArtAfterFive

NaplesArtDistrict,ShirleyStreet andJ&CBoulevard,Naples 5-8p.m.naplesartdistrict.com

GravityParade

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 8p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

SAT-27

BadLatitude

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

Auditions:WhiteChristmas CulturalParkTheatre, 528CulturalParkBlvd.,CapeCoral 10a.m.,239-772-5862 culturalparktheatre.org

BrettYounginconcert SeminoleBrightonBay Hotel&Casino, 15005ReservationRd,Okeechobee 8p.m.,863-467-9998 ticketmaster.com

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

Mud&Blues withAntonioCorrera PerformingArtsCenter,10150 BonitaBeachRoad,BonitaSprings 7:30p.m.,239-495-8989

ThePilot&ThePeeps

ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 9p.m.-1a.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

ComedianRCSmith&Friends PlayersCircleTheater, 13211McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers 7:30p.m.,239-800-3292

JazzatTheMACC:TheMusic ofRayBrownandBillEvans MusicandArtsCommunityCenter, 13411Shirelane,FortMyers 7:30p.m.239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org

IslandHopperpresentsCanvas& ChordswithDannyMyrick, KatrinaCain,LacyMcClary AlairCustomHome,FtMyersBeach 4p.m.,islandhopperfest.com

SUN-28

DirtyWork

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

IslandHopperSongwriterFest poolpartywithChrisYoung andAngieK. PinkShellBeachResortand Marina,275EsteroBlvd., FortMyersBeach,4:30p.m. islandhopperfest.com

Riverside BaysidePark,OldSanCarlosBlvd and1stStreet,FortMyersBeach 4-7p.m.,free,fortmyersbeach.org

FGCUJazzEnsemble U.TobeRecitalHall,MusicBuilding, 10501FGCUBlvd.S.,FortMyers 3p.m.,free,fgcu.edu/bsma

MON-29

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

TUE-30

SideshowBob ZigZagLounge,SeminoleCasino Hotel,506S.1stSt.,Immokalee 6-10p.m.,800-218-0007 moreinparadise.com

TheRatPackLounge ThroughNov.9 FloridaRepArtStageStudioTheatre, BayStreet,FortMyers 239-332-4488

SeptembershowsatTribbyArtsCenter

ShellPoint’sTribby ArtsCenter’sFine& PerformingArtsseason continueswithanarrayof performances.

TheNashvilleBrass willperformThursday, Sept.4at7p.m.

Discoverthevibrant andexhilaratingsoundsof TheNashvilleBrass,a bandthatseamlessly blendstherichtonesof brassinstrumentswiththe soulfulessenceofcountry music.Ledbythetalented HerbBruce,TheNashville Brassdeliversahighenergyperformancethat captivatesaudiencesofall ages.Withtheirunique musicalstyleanddynamicstagepresence,theypromiseanunforgettable experiencethatwillleaveyoutapping yourfeetandwantingmore.The NashvilleBrassbringsarefreshingand livelytwisttothecountrymusicscene. Ticketsare$50.

Stepintothegoldenageof jazzasaward-winningjazz vocalistDecyoMcDuffiepresentsaspectaculartributeto thelegendaryNat"King"Cole. Withavoicethatechoesthe warmthandeleganceofthe greats,McDuffiebringsCole’s timelessclassicstolife,from “Unforgettable”to“MonaLisa” and“L-O-V-E.”Audiences havecomparedMcDuffie’s smooth,velvetytonestothe likesofJohnnyMathisand NatKingColehimself,making hisfirstTribbyperformance oneyouwon’twanttomiss. Ticketsare$35.

ZachBartholomewTrioisscheduled totakethestageonTuesday,Sept.9at 7p.m.

Award-winningpianistDr.Zachary BartholomewandhistriofromMiami deliveranexcitingandunforgettableperformancecelebratingjazziconArmando “Chick”Corea.Arenownedpianist-composerandprolificexplorerofjazzand classicalmusic,ChickisaDownBeat Magazinehall-of-famer,27-timeGrammy winner,andoneofAmerica’smostcreativeandprolificmusicalforces.The concertwillalsofeaturesome ofBartholomew’soriginal musicthatpayshomageto thislarger-than-lifemusical legend.Ticketsare$35.

DecyoMcDuffiewill performThursday,Sept.18at 7p.m.

FloridaGulfCoast UniversityVocalRecitalis scheduledforMonday,Sept.29 at7p.m.

Experiencetheextraordinarytalentof thenextgenerationofvocalartists. StudentsfromtheprestigiousBower SchoolofMusic&theArtsatFlorida GulfCoastUniversitywilltakethestage foraninspiringeveningofclassicaland contemporaryvocalperformances.From soaringariastoheartfeltballads,these giftedmusicianswillshowcasetheir artistry,technique,andpassionfor music.Ticketsare$35.

TribbyArtsCenterislocatedat17281 OnParBoulevardinFortMyers.

Topurchasetickets,visitonlineat TribbyArtsCenter.comorcalltheTAC boxofficeat239-415-5667.

SummerSing setforSept.2

Bringafriendandjointhe membersofChoralArtistry astheysingSummerSing SeasonSampler.

SummerSingisacasual andfunwaytocelebratethe endofsummerandjoin membersoftheSouthwest Floridacommunityinsong.

Thisyear,theywillsamplepiecesforourupcoming season.Singerswilllearn abouttheworksandhavea chancetosingthemusictoo.

Thereisnoperformance, sotheeveningisacelebrationoftheprocessofmusic making.ChoralArtistrywill providesomerefreshments aswell,soparticipantscan meetandminglewithmembersofthecommunity.

Theeventisfreeand opentothepublic.Summer SingwillbeSept.2from7–9:30p.m.atLambofGod Church,19691CypressView

Drive,FortMyers.

Registrationisfreeandall arewelcome.Submityour registrationonlineat choralartistry.org

Otherupcomingevents includeHaydn’sLordNelson MassonNov.16inCape CoralandHolidayonTap Dec.9inFortMyers.

ChoralArtistryisanauditionedchorusundertheartisticdirectionofDr.TrentR. Brown.Groupmembers comefromFortMyers, Naples,BonitaSprings,Cape Coralandsurroundingareas.

NateCurrin,AliceWallace comingtoACMAlisteningroom

TheAmericanaCommunity MusicAssociationkeepsthelive musicgoingwithintimateconcertsattheirFortMyerslistening room.

Theremaining2025schedule attheACMAlisteningroom includesNateCurrinonSept.6, AliceWallaceonOct.4,Grant MalloyonOct.18,BenGageon Nov.1,DougMcLeodonNov. 15,JannKloseonNov.22and JoeCrookstononDec.6.

TheACMAwelcomesNate CurrintoFortMyerson Saturday,Sept.6.

Withover900showsperformedandmorethan800,000 milesbehindhim,NateCurrinis atroubadourinthetruestsense. RootedintheredclayofNorth Georgia,hisvoicecarriesthe gritandsouloftheSouth,yet hissongwritingismarkedbyan emotionalauthenticitythatdefies pretense.Overtheyears,Nate hassharedstageswithsomeof theindustry’sbiggestnames, hadhismusicfeaturedonmajor televisionshows,andearned accoladesalongtheway—yet heremainsastorytelleratheart, chasinggenuinehumanconnectiononesong,oneshow,one listeneratatime.

Fromsold-outclubstolisteningroomsandevenafour-year stretchlivingontheroadina motorhome,Natehasbuilthis careeronthebackofhardmiles andrealmoments.Hisdedicationhasearnedhim5 InternationalMusic& EntertainmentAwards—includingmultipleSongwriterofthe Yearhonors—aswellasnominationsforIndieMusicAwards andaGeorgiaMusicAward. CarleneThissenwillopenthe showonSept.6.

AliceWallaceisscheduled forOct.4attheACMAlistening room.

HereIAm,Nashville songstressAliceWallace declaresonhernewalbum,

releasedin2024,viaMuleKick Records.It’satitlethathintsat herdeeplypersonal,confessionalsongwritingstyle,onethat invitesthelistenertogazeat herbeatingheartaseachintimatesecretpoursout,propelled byapowerful,expressivedeliverythatmarksherasoneofthe truevocaltalentsofhergeneration.

Alicedoesnothidebehind themicrophone,butusesitto amplifyeverythinginsideher champingtogetout.She’ssurvivedthehighsandlowsoflife, love,andthemusicindustryand finallyproducedthealbumshe feelsshewasdestinedtomake. HereIAm,shesays,thereal AliceWallace.

Thisalbummarksareturnto themesofself-examinationafter severalcollectionsthatfeatured predominantlystorysongs.“I neededtomakearecordthat wasreallytruetomyself,bothfor meandformyfanswhohave encouragedmeinwaysIamso gratefulfor,”Aliceexplains. “SongsarehowIprocess.And writingthisalbumhelpedme processsomuchofwhathas happenedinthelastfewyears.”

AlicemovedtoNashvillea fewyearsagoaftermorethana decadeinsouthernCalifornia, andHereIAmisthefirstofher albumstoberecordedintrue MusicCitystyle,backedbya lineupofworld-classmusicians andrecordedintwowhirlwind dayswithnorehearsal,justthe waythebestsessionplayerslike todoit.

DennisMichaelwillopenthe showonOct.4.

Doorsopenat6:30p.m.for mostlisteningroomshows.The ACMAlisteningroomislocated atAllFaithsUnitarian Congregation,2756McGregor Blvd.,FortMyers.

Formoredetailsandschedules,visitamericanacma.orgor followthemonFacebook.

Folk&FlutterFestivalSept.13 atPeaceRiverBotanical&SculptureGardens

ThePeaceRiverBotanical andSculptureGardensin PuntaGordapresentsthe Folk&FlutterButterfly FestivalSept.13featuring livemusic,foodtrucks&bar.

Thisfestivalwillcoincide withtheopeningofthe OrigamiintheGardenexhibit whichrunsthroughApril19.

“Joinusforadayoffolk music,refreshments,andcelebratingallthingsButterflyat TheGardens.Enjoyamazing musicalperformances,cold alcoholicandnon-alcoholic beverages,vendors,plant sales,contestsanddelicious snacksprovidedbylocalfood trucks,”saidCassandra Bazinet,directorofengagement.

Festivaladmission includesfullaccesstothe brandnewOrigamiinthe

Gardenexhibition.Limitedseatingis available,andattendeesarewelcometobringchairsandblankets.

Attendeesareencouragedto wearyourbestbutterflygearand joininthefun.Therewillalsobea kidscornerofactivitiesandcrafts.

LivemusicincludesTrevor BystromandEast40from9to 10:30a.m.;ZackPomerleaufrom 10:30a.m.tonoonandMike Imbascianipresentsfolklegends fromnoonto2p.m.

Foodtruckswillinclude PrycelessIslandGrill,TheHungry Pony,L'Kjita,BeachpitNutritionand more!

Ticketscanbepurchasedonline atpeacerivergardens.orgoratthe ticketboothonthedayoftheevent. PeaceRiverBotanical& SculptureGardensarelocatedat 5827RiversideDriveinPunta Gorda.Formoreinfo,call941-6218299orvisitpeacerivergardens.org

DavidNailatSeminoleCasinoHotelNov.14

RadioPromotionsEntertainmentpresentsmulti-platinumsinger-songwriterDavidNailliveinconcertat SeminoleCasinoHotelImmokaleeonFriday,Nov.14at 8p.m.

Nailhasmultiplechart-toppinghitsandbelovedsongs like“LetItRain,”“WhateverShe’sGot,”“RedLight,”“The Secret,”“SoundofAMillionDreams”andmore.His prowessasatrueartistinanerathatrewardsartificially enhancedartshouldnotbeoverlooked.

Somemightevencallhima“tourdeforce”ashis songspullnopunchesinevokingthedemonswithwhich hehaswrestledthroughmuchofhislife.Nail’screative maturityreflectsinbothhissongwritingandvocalability, widelyhailedasoneofthebestmalevoicesinNashville. Hisconsistentqualityoutputandstorytellingoverhis nearlytwo-decadecareeriswhatkeepsmusiclovers comingbackandbringingothers.

TicketsareavailablenowfromTicketmasterorat www.moreinparadise.com.Parkingisfree.

SeminoleCasinowelcomesTowerofPowerNov.29

FunkandsoullegendsTowerof PowerwillperformatSeminoleCasino HotelImmokaleeSaturday,Nov.29.

For57years,TowerofPowerhas deliveredthebestinfunkandsoul music.Thebandsdebutalbum,“East BayGrease,”definedtheirsoundand landedthemwithWarnerBrothers. Their1972debutforthatlabel,“Bump City,”wasahitonboththeBillboard 200andtheR&BAlbumschartand nettedthemthehits“You’reStillA YoungMan”and“DowntoThe Nightclub.”The1970swereaboom periodwithradioclassicslike“SoVery HardtoGo”and“WhatIsHip?,”and thebandcontinuedtotourandrecord overtheyears.

In2018,theyreturnedtoOakland, Calif.tocelebratetheirlandmark50th anniversary.Tower’swindow-rattling groovesandraucouspartyspirithas beenabalmforthesoulthroughout theirhalf-centuryexistence,butthe releaseof“50YearsofFunk&Soul: LiveattheFoxTheater”couldn’thave arrivedatabettertime.

Thebandhastraveledtheworld, enjoyinghitsinglesontheirownand backinglegendaryartistsincludingOtis Redding,EltonJohn,Santana,the GratefulDead,JohnLeeHooker, Aerosmith,BonnieRaitt,andcountless others.Intheprocessthey’vedefinedan “OaklandSoul”soundasinstantlyrecog-

nizableasthosefromDetroit,aswellas inspirationslikeMemphisand Philadelphia.

Ticketsareavailablenowfrom Ticketmasterorat www.moreinparadise.com.Attendees mustbe21.Parkingisfree.

Alimited-availabilityVIPpackage–theTowerofPowerVIPSoundcheck Experience–includes:

•Onepremiumreservedorgeneral admissionticket

•Earlyentryintothevenue

•AccesstoTowerOfPower’s preshowsoundcheck

•AccesstoanintimateQ&Awith TowerofPower

•VIPgroupphotowiththeband

•Priorityaccesstomerchandise shopping(whereavailable)

BestoftheBestTributeBandsarePerformingat THESTAGE

CATERING•WEDDINGS•EVENTS•PRIVATEPARTIES FEATUREDDINNER&SHOWS•WALK-INSACCEPTED•PLEASERESERVEFORBESTSEATING

FRIDAY,AUG.29

TinaTurner,CelineDion,Cher

SATURDAY,AUG.30

JohnnyRogersBandtributeto JohnnyCash,WillieNelson,GeorgeJones, BuckOwens,MerleHaggard,Waylon Jennings,PatsyCline,LorettaLynn

FRIDAY,SEPT.5

Temptations&FourTops

SATURDAY,SEPT.6

RewindBand

FRIDAY,SEPT.12

JohnnyRogersBandtributeto GeorgeStrait,AlanJackson, TimMcGraw,MartinaMcBride, VinceGill,JuiceNewton, ShaniaTwain,MartinaMcBride

SATURDAY,SEPT.13

FrankieValliandBeeGees

FRIDAY,SEPT.19

EricClapton,BobDylan,StevieRayVaughn, JimiHendrix,Santana,StrayCatstributes byMikeImbasciani&HisBluezRockerz

SATURDAY,SEPT.20

JimmyBuffett,JohnDenver,BobDylan, ArloGuthrie,CatStevens,GlenCampbell tributes-MikeImbasciani&BluezRockerz

FRIDAY,SEPT.26

FleetwoodMacandStevieNicks

SATURDAY,SEPT.27

RodStewartandBillyJoel

THURSDAY,OCT.2

ItalianNight-MichaelD’Amore

FRIDAY,OCT.3

RewindBand

SATURDAY,OCT.4

NeilDiamondandBarbraStreisand

THURSDAY,OCT.9

Temptations&FourTops

FRIDAY,OCT.10

TomPetty,CreedenceClearwaterRevival, CrosbyStillsNash&Young

SATURDAY,OCT.11

JohnnyRogersBand

THURSDAY,OCT.16

EricClapton,BobDylan,StevieRayVaughn, JimiHendrix,Santana,StrayCatstributes byMikeImbasciani&HisBluezRockerz

IslandHopper Songwriter FestSept.19-28

Nowinit’s11thyear,theIsland HopperSongwriterFestreturnsto SouthwestFloridaSept.19-28.

The10-dayfestivalwillfeature 70nationalandlocalsongwriters at26differentvenues.

ThefestkicksoffSept.19-21 onCaptivaIslandwith25songwritersperformingateightvenues.OnSept.22and23,thefest movestoCapeCoralwhere14 artistswillperformatfivedifferent venues.

DowntownFortMyerswillhost thefestivalSept.24and25when 16songwriterswillperformatfour differentvenues.Thepopularfest wrapsuponFortMyersBeach Sept.26to28andfeatures27 songwritersperformingatninedifferentvenues.

“There’sjustsomethingabout ourcommunitythatmakesIsland HopperSongwriterFestsospecial.Thewaypeoplecometogethertolistentogreatmusicinthese uniquesettingswiththemost beautifulbackdropissomething youdon’tgetanywhereelse,”said MiriamDotson,communications managerforIslandHopper SongwriterFest.

“Wearesoexcitedtooffer somenewexperiencesthisyear includingCuttheChord StringQuartet, songwriter cruisesand ofcourse ourheadliners, Chris Youngand LoCash.We inviteeveryonetofindat leastoneperformanceover the10-dayevent tocomeoutand havesomefun,” sheadds.

Whilemostperformancesarefree,ahandful

ofspecialeventsareticketed.

Thefestsendswithagiant poolpartyatPinkShellBeach Resort&MarinaonFortMyers Beach.Multi-platinumBMI singer-songwriterandglobal entertainerChrisYoungwill headlineIslandHopper SongwriterFest’sclosingconcert onSunday,Sept.28.SingersongwriterAngieK.willalsoperformatthatticketedevent. Doorsopenat4:30p.m.andthe musicstartsat5p.m.

IslandHopperalsowelcomes countrymusicfavoriteandBMI singer-songwritersLoCash.The popularduowillperform Monday,Sept.22atTheWestin CapeCoralResortatMarina VillageinCapeCoral.

IslandHopperSongwriter Festhasbeennamedoneofthe Top5musicfestsbyUSAToday 10BestReaders’Choice Awards,givesfanstheopportunitytoseesinger-songwriters performinsmallervenueswitha tropicalsettingasthebackdrop.

“BMIisthrilledtocontinueour longstandingpartnershipwiththe IslandHopperFest,”saidDan Spears,BMI’sVPIndustry Relations.“Witheachpassing year,thefestivalcontinuesto growandhas becomeapremiermusic destination, drawingfans fromevery cornerofthe nationto Southwest Florida.”

Spearsadds: “Wewantto thanktheparticipatingBMI-licensed barsandrestaurants forprovidingourtalentedsongwriterswith aplatformtoshowcase theircraftandsharethe

Aveteranperformerattheevent,hit-makingsongwriter DannyMyrickreturnsthisyear. photobyJamieKuser

storiesbehindtheirmusic.I’mlookingforwardtohearingsomegreatmusicinoneofthemostbeautifullocationsaroundandenjoyingthelocalcuisineanddrinks alongsideourpartnersatiHeartRadio’sCatCountry 107.1,FloridaRestaurant&LodgingAssociationand FortMyers–Islands,Beaches,andNeighborhoods.” Forthefulllineupandmoreticketinformation,visit IslandHopperFest.comordownloadtheIslandHopper app.

IslandHopperSongwriterFestispresentedbyBMI, iHeartRadio’sCatCountry107.1,FloridaRestaurant &LodgingAssociationandFortMyers–Islands, BeachesandNeighborhoods.Visit IslandHopperFest.com.Followthefestivalhashtag #islandhopperfestaswellasInstagramandFacebook. HappeningsMagazineisalong-timeIslandHopper Festsponsor.

SomefacesatIslandHopperSongwriterFest

IslandHopperSongwriterFestiskickingoffits11thyear withafulllineupofspecialticketedexperiences.

WhilemostIslandHoppershowsarefree,makeplans nowtograbyourticketsforauniqueandup-closeperformancebythegreatestBMIsinger-songwritersfromNashville andbeyond.

Ticketedexperiencesinclude:

Sept.20:BMIsinger-songwriterFrankMyerswillperform withCuttheChordStringQuartetandJimmyNicholsatthe CaptivaCivicCenteronCaptivaIsland.

Sept.21:CaptivaCruiseswillhostaSongwriterSunset Cruise.TakeinbreathtakingviewsoftheGulfcoastwhilelisteningtolivemusicfromBMIsinger-songwritersRuby AmanfuandSamAshworth.

Sept.22:LoCashwilltaketheIslandHopperstagein CapeCoralatTheWestinCapeCoralResortatMarina Village.BooktheIslandHopperroompackagedealat islandhopperfest.comtoreceiveticketsincludedinyourstay.

Sept.23:TaketheSongwriterSunsetCruisewithBMI singer-songwriterLillyMacPheeaboardtheSilverKing WatertaxiatTheWestinCapeCoralResortatMarinaVillage inCapeCoral.Limitedticketsavailable.Hotelguestsreceive freeadmission.Limitedseatsavailable.

Sept.24:JulianneAnkleyandTimMcGearywillperform attheLuminaryHotel&Co.’sIslandHopperDinner ExperienceindowntownFortMyers.

Sept.24:AmericanaCommunityMusicAssociation (ACMA)ShowcaseatSidney&BerneDavisArtCenterin downtownFortMyerswillfeatureavarietyofperformances includingRobertBidney,KimMayfield,BillMetts,Roy SchneiderandRayCerbone.

Sept.25:EssexCountywillreturntoperformatLuminary Hotel&Co.’sIslandHopperDinnerExperienceindowntown FortMyers.

Sept.27:CanvasandChordsletsyouimmerseyourself inthesoundsofBMIsinger-songwritersDannyMyrickand KatrinaCainatAlairCustomHomesonFortMyersBeach whilelocalislandartistLacyMcClarypaintsacustomwork ofart.TicketproceedswillsupportSWFLReefs.

Sept.28:Multi-platinumBMIsinger-songwriterand Grammy-nominatedChrisYoungwillwrapupIslandHopper withapool-partyperformanceatPinkShellBeachResort& MarinaonFortMyersBeach.Forticketinfo,visit islandhopperfest.comordownloadfreeIslandHopperapp.

MattSchofieldhighlightsanother monthofmusicatArtsBonita

ArtsBonita’slivemusic continuesinSeptemberwith showsatthePerformingArts CenterinBonitaSprings.

ArtsBonitawelcomesMatt SchofieldonSept.20at7:30 p.m.atMoeAuditorium.

BritishbornandnowU.S.based,MattSchofieldcontinuestopushthefrontiersand reshapetheboundariesofthe BritishBluestradition.Amultiaward-winningguitarvirtuoso, singer,songwriter,producer andbandleader,aftermore than30yearsofperforming, and20yearsintohissolo career,Schofield'simpactas oneofthemostinfluentialanddistinctiveguitaristsofhisgenerationisunquestionable.

Alongwithastoriedcareerthathastakenhimandhisband tonearly30countriesworldwidecomeawards,industryand criticalacclaim-threetime"BritishBluesGuitaristoftheYear", "BritishBluesAlbumoftheYear"andthefirstguitaristinducted intothe"BritishBluesAwardsHallofFame".MojoMagazine "BluesAlbumoftheYear"andGuitar&BassMagazines"Top TenBritishBluesGuitaristofAllTime"alongsideEricClapton andPeterGreen.

“MattSchofieldisaperformerthatwearesoexcitedto bringtoourorganization,”saysAlyonaUshe,ArtsBonitaexecutivedirector.“Hiscreativemusicalstyle,energizingsongsand presenceonthestagewillbeanighttoberemembered!”

OnSept.11,joinacclaimedjazzpianistZachBartholomew andhisquartetforathrillingtributetooneofthemost iconicjazzalbumsofalltime—DaveBrubeck’sgroundbreakingTimeOut.Knownforitsadventurousrhythms andunforgettablemelodies,TimeOutbrokebarriersand redefinedwhatjazzcouldbe.Experiencedynamicrenditionsofclassicslike“TakeFive,”“BlueRondoàlaTurk” andmore.

Friday,Sept.19isanother installmentofArtsBonita’s ImprovComedyArtsShow.The ArtsBonitaimprovtroupefeaturesactorsspanningacross youngandoldgenerations,providinganeveningofhumorthat anyonecanfindentertaining. Audienceparticipationisencouraged.

Closingoutthemonthon Sept.27isMud&Blues:Tales fromtheSwampwithbluesartist andFloridaswampconnoisseur AntonioCorrera.Traveling acrossthestatetolearnand write,Correra’spurposeasa musicianistotellstoriesof Florida’suniqueecosystemthroughthelensesofabluesartist. Ticketsrangefrom$38to$48basedontierchoice.

“OurseasonatArtsBonitaisreallystartingtokickoffthis month,”saysUshe.“Whatabetterwaytostartitthanwithour localperformersandshowcasingtheirtalent.”

KevinBurt&BigMedicinewillperformOct.9at7:30p.m.at MoeAuditorium.Knownforhisrich,soulfulvoiceandmasterful musicianship,KevinBurthasbeencaptivatingaudiencesfor years.WinneroftheInternationalBluesChallenge(solo/duo), alongwiththeBestGuitaristandLeeOskarBestHarmonica Playerawards,Kevinbringsafreshyetdeeplyrootedtakeon theblues.

ThePerformingArtsCenterislocatedat10150Bonita BeachRoadinBonitaSprings.Fortickets,call239-495-8989 orvisitartsbonita.org.

ChrisYoung toheadlineannual IslandHopperFest

Multi-platinumBMIsingersongwriterandglobalentertainerChrisYoungwillheadlineIslandHopperSongwriter Fest’sclosingconcertwitha poolpartyperformanceon Sunday,Sept.28at4:30p.m. atPinkShellBeachResort& MarinaonFortMyersBeach.

AngieK.willalsoperform.

Young’simpressive accomplishmentsinclude membershipintheiconic GrandOleOpry,morethan9 billionglobalstreamsand14 careerNo.1singles.Hehas alsoearnedCMTMusic Awardsfor“Performanceof theYear”and“Collaborative VideooftheYear.”

TheGrammyand AcademyofCountryMusic Award-nominatedartist recentlyreleasedhislatest single,“TiltheLastOne Dies,”underanewlabel, BlackRiverEntertainment. Thiscomesontheheelsof his2024albumYoungLove &SaturdayNightsreleased afterthesuccessofhis2020 smash“FamousFriends”with KaneBrown.Youngroseto fameafterwinningseason4 oftherealitysingingcompetitionprogram“NashvilleStar.”

Inits11thyear,Island

HopperSongwriterFestgives fanstheopportunitytosee singer-songwritersperformin smallervenueswithatropical settingasthebackdrop.

WhilemostIslandHopper showsarefree,theYoung performanceisticketed.Visit IslandHopperFest.com.

Besuretocatchalive IslandHopperperformanceat thesefourlocations:

CaptivaSept.19-21

CapeCoralSept.22-23

DowntownFortMyers Sept.24-25

FortMyersBeachSept. 26-28

Forfestivalscheduleand moreinformation,visit IslandHopperFest.comor downloadtheIslandHopper app.

IslandHopperSongwriter FestispresentedbyBMI, iHeartRadio’sCatCountry 107.1,FloridaRestaurant& LodgingAssociationandFort Myers–Islands,Beaches andNeighborhoods.Visit IslandHopperFest.com. Followthefestivalhashtag #islandhopperfestaswellas InstagramandFacebook.

HappeningsMagazineisa long-timeIslandHopperFest sponsor.

BIGARTS announces performingartsseason

BIGARTSonSanibelpresentthe2026 PerformingArtsSeries—adazzlingseason filledwithworld-classperformancesthat promisetoinspire,entertainandbringour communitytogether.

TicketsgoonsaleSept.15.

ShadesofBublé–Jan.10

Swingintoaneveningofvelvetyvocals, retrocharm,big-bandglamour,andcontemporaryhitswiththisdynamictrioof vocalstylistswhohavebeenwowingaudiencesaroundthecountry.

LonesomeRiverBand–Jan.15. Few bluegrassgroupshavebeenaroundfor fortyyears,andevenfewerhavebeen morepopular,morewidelyadmired,or moreinfluentialthantheLonesomeRiver Band.

YachtRock&Soul–Jan.17. YachtRock &Soulbringsyouauniqueexperienceof thebestinClassicR&B,SoftRock,and Soul.This6-piecetouringbandhas recordedandtouredtheworldwithsome ofthebestinmusic.

YoungConcertArtists–YCAonTour–Jan.22. Experiencethefutureofclassical music—withyoungstarswhocombine world-classtalentandcreativevisionto bringnewreachandrelevancetotheart form.

PortraitofArethastarringCeCeTeneal –Jan.24. Award-winningvocalistCeCe Tenealhonorsthelegacyofthe“Queenof Soul,”inthiselectrifyingtributetoAretha Franklin.

ThePlayers(formermembersof Chicago)–Jan.29. Afterasold-outshow in2025,BIGARTSisthrilledtowelcome ThePlayersback,astheyreturnwith anotherhigh-energyeveningofmusic.

MorganJames–Jan.31. Therightvocalistcanmakeyoufallinlove,elicittears,or transportyoutoadifferentera.Thatholds trueforNewYork-basedsinger,songwriter, andBroadwayactressMorganJames.

ApolloʼsFire–Feb.6. Baroquepassion ignitesthestagewithApollo’sFire,the GrammyAward-winningensembleledby harpsichordistandconductorJeannette Sorrell.

BrooklynRider–Feb.12. Hailedas“the futureofchambermusic”(Strings Magazine),BrooklynRiderpresentsboth traditionalandeclecticrepertoirethatcontinuestodrawravereviewsfromclassical, world,androckcriticsalike.

YesterdayandToday:TheInteractive BeatlesExperience–Feb.14. Thisisnot justanotherBeatlestributeshow—it’san unforgettablejourneythatplacestheaudienceattheveryheartoftheexperience.

LateNiteCatechism–WillMyBunny GotoHeaven?–Feb.18. Thislatest installmentinthesinfullyfunnyLateNite Catechismseriesisnottobemissed!Will MyBunnyGotoHeaven?unearthstheoriginsofEastertraditions.

WomenofAmericana:ACelebrationof AmericanMusic–Feb.20. Revelinthe soulofAmericanmusicwithCristinaVane andBrennenLeighastheyhonorfolk, gospel,andWesternswing.

Naturally7–CloserLook–Feb.26. Naturally7isn’tjustanotheracappella group;theytransformvoicesintodrums, guitars,andbrassinajaw-droppingart formtheycall“VocalPlay.”Theirnew show,CloserLook,blendscinematic themeswithsignatureoriginals.

ATributetoJimmyBuffett(withmembersofCoralReeferBand)–March4. WhenJimmyBuffettlosthisfightwithcancer,heleftbehindalegionoffansanda veryfineband.

AlexanderMalofeev–March12. Atjust 13,hestunnedtheworld.Today,pianist AlexanderMalofeevisaglobalsensation hailedforhistechnicalbrillianceandemotionaldepth.

BigTopBettyandHerAll-StarJubilee–March14. BigTopBettycombinesjoy, brass,circus,andvaudeville—witha twist—inafeel-goodspectaclelikeno other.It’sanexuberant,all-agesentertainmentextravaganza.

BrothersDoobie:ADoobieBrothers Experience–March21. Getreadyto “ListentotheMusic!”BrothersDoobie bringsthelegendarysoundofTheDoobie Brotherstolifeinthispowerhousetribute show.

JazzatLincolnCenterPresentsGreat AmericanCrooners–March27. Soakin thesoundsofthesilkymelodiesand smokyrhythmsofquintessentialcrooners, asyoustepintothegoldenageofswing.

ABBAFAB:ThePremiereABBA Experience–April18. Weinviteyouto sliponyourbellbottomsandplatform shoesand“partylikeit’s1979”when ABBAFABturnsChristensenPerformance Hallintoaglitteringdisco.

Visitonlineatbigarts.orgorcall239395-0900tolearnmore.BIGARTSis locatedat900DunlopRoadonSanibel Island.

Allshowsbeginat7:30p.m.in ChristensenPerformanceHall.

PERFORMANCES INSWFLORIDA

SEP5

IanMunsick TheRanch,FortMyers

SEP6

TraceAdkins, JoDeeMessina MosaicArena,Arcadia

SEP8

AdamSandler HertzArena.Estero

SEP11

ChaseBryant TheRanch,FortMyers

SEP19

CooperAlan TheRanch,FortMyers

PliesDay HertzArena.Estero

SEP22

LoCash TheWestin,CapeCoral

SEP27

BrettYoung SeminoleBrightonBayHotel

SEP28

ChrisYoung PinkShell,FortMyersBeach

OCT2

ChrisTomlin FirstAssembly,FortMyers

OCT3

Crowder,Passion HertzArena,Estero

AdamCalhoun TheRanch,FortMyers

I N C ONCERT

LoCash

IslandHopperSongwriterFestwelcomescountrymusicfavorite LoCash.ThepopularduowillperformMonday,Sept.22at7p.m. atTheWestinCapeCoralResortatMarinaVillage.Named “Countrymusicʼsiconicfeel-goodduo”byPeoplemagazine, PrestonBrustandChrisLucashaveearnedeightchartingsingles.Forfestlineupandticketinfo,visitIslandHopperFest.com

OCT4

JeremyMcComb TheRanch,FortMyers

OCT9

AshlandCraft TheRanch,FortMyers

OCT10

GaryAllan BBMannHall,FortMyers

OCT12

AirSupply BBMannHall,FortMyers

OCT20

RyanBingham BBMannHall,FortMyers

OCT23

PriscillaBlock TheRanch,FortMyers

OCT24

TyMyers TheRanch,FortMyers

RodneyCarrington BBMannHall,FortMyers

OCT25

JorgeCeledon SeminoleCasinoImmokalee

OCT26

Cain BBMannHall,FortMyers

NOV1

WarrenZeiders, ChayceBeckham HertzArena,Estero

NOV2

ClayWalker CaloosaSoundAmphitheater, DowntownFortMyers

NOV6

EliYoungBand TheRanch,FortMyers

NOV7

SteelPanther TheRanch,FortMyers

NOV8

HermanʼsHermits starringPeterNoone BBMannHall,FortMyers

NOV13

TheExpendables TheRanch,FortMyers

NOV14

Seether,Daughtry CharlotteCo.Fairgrounds

DavidNail SeminoleCasinoImmokalee

NOV15

GavinAdcock CharlotteCo.Fairgrounds

NOV20

CreedFisher TheRanch,FortMyers

NOV22

HudsonWestbrook TheRanch,FortMyers

TreatyOakRevival HertzArena,Estero

DEC5

JoeBonamassa HertzArena,Estero

DEC6

BillMurray &HisBloodBrothers BBMannHall,FortMyers

DEC12

TrishaYearwood Artis–Naples

DEC13

DariusRucker, RussellDickerson LiveFest,Naples

DEC14

MichaelW.Smith BBMannHall,FortMyers

JAN9

TheSpinners SeminoleCasinoImmokalee

TheRanchConcertHall&Saloonwelcomes

TheRanchConcertHall&Saloon inFortMyersfeaturesnationalcountryandrockartists.

Here’swhat’sonthescheduleat presstime:

TheSamGallowayFordConcert SeriespresentsIanMunsickonSept. 5,ChaseBryantonSept.11,Cooper AlanonSept.19,AdamCalhounon Oct.3,AshlandCraftonOct.9, PriscillaBlockonOct.23,theEli YoungBandonNov.6,CreedFisher onNov.20,HudsonWestbrookon Nov.22(soldout)andTracyByrdon March28,2026.

AnativesonofWyoming,Ian Munsickispaintingastampeding, spiritedportraitoftheAmericanWest withhissophomorealbumWhite Buffalo,outnow.The18-trackalbum spansunfilteredtalesofromanceand ranchlife,hard-workinganthemswith honkytonkhooksandmountain-time odestofamilyandforever-youngfun. Itbuildsuponthespaciousroots-pop beautyheintroducedonhismajor labeldebut,CoyoteCry.Overthe pastthreeyears,the30-year-oldhas accumulatedalmost1billionglobal streamsandahostofaccolades.He hasbeennamedan“ArtisttoWatch” bySpotify,CMT,Fender,MusicRow andmore.Aseasonedentertainer, havinggrownuptendingcattlebyday andplayingmusicinafamilyband eachnight,Munsicktouredrecently alongsidecountrymusicsuperstars MorganWallen,CodyJohnson& LaineyWilsonaswellasselling 100,000plusheadlineticketsin2024 alone.Beyondhisnoteworthyprofes-

sionalaccomplishments,hehasalso becomebothahusbandandafather. NowtheWarnerMusicNashville recordingartistandmulti-instrumentalistisrepresentinghishome,andits specialcastofpeople,likenever before.ThefirstreleasefromWhite Buffalo,standoutduet“LongLive Cowgirls”(withCodyJohnson),hit No.1onSiriusXM’sTheHighwayHot 30Countdown,wasnamedoneof AmazonMusic’sBestCountrySongs of2022andreceivedRIAAGold-certificationalongside“LongHaul”offhis debutalbumCoyoteCry.

Arisingstarwiththespiritofatrue entertainer,CooperAlanisanartist willingtotakecountrymusicwhere othershaveneverdreamed–and fanslovehimforit.Whetherit’sa deeplypersonal,step-by-stepromanticsaga,oranoff-the-wallparty anthem,Alan’smusicisalreadysome ofcountry’smostfearlesswork,and he’sjustgettingstarted.Anativeof Winston-Salem,N.C.,theindependentartisthasrackedupmorethan 750millionstreams,amassivedigital presencewithmorethan15million followersacrossallsocialmediaplatforms,andatouringfootprintthatsold over150,000ticketstodate.

AfterreleasingTakeForever,a five-songEPtellingthereal-lifestory behindhisweddingintheallof2023, Alanwasnamedasa2024Pandora TenArtistToWatchandnamedtothe SiriusXMandPandora2024Future FiveList.Soonafterlaunchinghis single“TakeForever,”itclimbedto

CooperAlan-Sept.19

numberoneonSiriusXMThe Highway’sHot30Weekend Countdown.Withhislatestsingles “PleadTheFifth”and“HolyGhost” Alantakeshisfirststepintothenext batchofmusictocome.Comingoffa soldoutAustraliaheadlinetouratthe endof2024,AlanlaunchedhisTo TheBarTourhittingmarketsall acrosstheUnitedStatesin2025.

OtherupcomingshowsatThe RanchConcertHall(notpartofthe SamGallowaySeries)includePure CountryonSept.26,90sHonkey TonkCircusTouronOct.4,TyMyers onOct.24,SteelPantheronNov.7, TheExpendablesonNov.13and JoshMeloyonMarch21,2026.

Forticketsandmoreconcertinfo, visittheranchfortmyers.com.

TheRanchConcertHalland Salooncanbereachedbycalling 239-985-9839.Formostshows,doors openat7p.m.atTheRanchConcert Hall&Saloonlocatedat2158 ColonialBlvd.inFortMyers.

F ORT M YERS R IVER D ISTRICT

ACMAsinger-songwritershowcase September24atDavisArtCenter

TheACMAandIslandHopper SongwriterFestwillonceagainshowcasesomeofthefinestlocalsongwritersattheSidneyandBerneDavisArt CenteronSept.24at7p.m.

AlltheartistsperformingaremembersoftheAmericanaCommunity MusicAssociation,aFortMyers-based nonprofitdedicatedtopromotingoriginalmusicyear-round.

PerformingintheroundareRoy Schneider,KimMayfield,RayCerbone, RobertBidneyandBillMetts.Theywill sharetheiroriginalsongsandthestoriesbehindthem.

Advanceticketsareonsalenowfor $10.Thepricegoesto$15theweekof theshow.Ticketsareavailableat sbdac.com.

RobertBidney

RobertBidneyisasinger-songwriter whosemessagesareasstrongashis melodies.Bidneyconnectswithhis audiencesthroughhisinfectiousenergy andemotion.Threestudioalbumshave nowbeenrecordedandafourthison theway.“ThankGoodness,”Bidney’s thirdalbum,wasamongtheTop50 most-playedalbumsonFolkRadio uponitsrelease.Thisalbumalsochartedforeightstraightweeksonthe AmericanaRootsTop50,debutingat #6.Bidneyisawinnerinthe“Musicfor Humanity”songwritingcontestandin

theInternationalAcousticMusic Awards.Bidney’sworkhasbeen praisedbysuchmedianotablesasBen Fong-TorresofRollingStone,Lee ZimmermanofGoldmineMagazine,Jon SteinofWTBQ93.5FMinNewYork andEliseCadyofAmericanaHighways Magazine.

RayCerbone

Oneofthefoundingmembersofthe FortMyersACMA(Americana CommunityMusicAssociation),Ray beganplayingguitarduringthelate'60s

folkscene.Withthesupportandinspirationoffellowlocalandtouringmusicians,hebeganwritingandplayingin earnestin2010.Travelingalongroad inashorttime,hismusicencompasses manygenres,includingAmericana,folk, blues,ballads,andalittlebitofcountry. Hisstorytellingstyletakesthelistener toanotherplaceintime,hismusicand lyricsbringingevocativeinsightsinto themanysidesoflife.Rayisalsoa singer/songwriter’ssong-singer.Thatis, hedoesinterpretivecoversofgreat originalsbyothertalentedartistsusing hisowncreativetouch.Hisinventive fingerstyleguitarisuniquelydiverse andeasy-on-the-ears.Ray’sreleased album,“HowMuchTime,”hasreceived glowingreviewsstatesideandoverseas.

KimMayfield

KimMayfieldisalsoknownashalfof theAmericanaduo‘RecklessSaints,’ (withhusbandRoySchneider)and sharedinthesongwritingfortheirfirst twoalbums.Mayfield’ssong"Ring AroundtheMoon,"describedbya revieweras“hauntedbyPatsyCline,” earnedasemi-finalistspotinthe2019 InternationalSongwritingCompetition. RecklessSaintswerefinalistsinthe 2025KerrvilleNewFolkcompetition.

BillMetts

BillMettsstartedsingingandplaying guitarduringthecountrybluesrevivalof the1960sandfellinlovewiththeartof finger-styleguitar.Shortlyaftermovingto SouthwestFlorida,hewasaskedto serveontheboardofthenationally knownAmericanaCommunityMusic Association.Hebeganwritingsongsas aresultofbeingaskedtohosttheir weeklySongwriterCircleandforfour yearsdidso.Healsovolunteeredfor “HopebySongInc,”anot-for-profit organization,creatingsongsfromthe writingsofpeopledealingwithgreat

emotionaltraumainordertohelpthem healthroughthepowerinherentin music.HehasperformedattheprestigiousMississippiJohnHurtBlues Festival,theworld-famous"GroundZero" inClarksdale,Miss.,attheWillMcLean FestivalinBrooksville.

RoySchneider

FoundingmemberoftheAmericana duoRecklessSaints,RoySchneiderhas beenperforminghisoriginalmusic throughouttheUnitedStatesandabroad forthepasttwodecades.Hissongs havethricemadehimaNewFolkfinalist attheKerrvilleFolkFestival(TX),acon-

testantonNBC'sTheVoice-Season5andplacedhimintheTellurideAcoustic Bluescompetition(CO).NoDepression calledhim“Asongwriterinthegrandest traditionofSteveEarle,Lucinda Williams,GuyClarkandLyleLovett,but withavoice,songwritingskill,stagecraft andinstrumentaltalentallhisown.”Roy andRecklessSaintspartner,Kim Mayfield,releasedanalbumtitled‘Blue TwangledFolk’n’Roll,andarecurrently makingpreparationsforanewlive-instudiorecordfor2025."

TheSidneyandBerneDavisArt Centerislocatedat2301FirstSt.in downtownFortMyers.

IslandHopperSongwriterFest movesdowntownSept.24-25

The11thannualIslandHopper SongwriterFestreturnstodowntown FortMyersSept.24and25.

Sixteenlocalandnationalsongwriters willperformatfourdifferentvenuesin theFortMyersRiverDistrict.

With11performancestotal,eightof themarefreetoattend,whilethreeof themareticketedevents.

Thefreeperformanceson Wednesday,Sept.24includeTonySaint ToneandAlexRohanat6:30p.m.atThe LuminaryHotel&Co.pooldeck, MadelynGraceandCarlingWittat6:45 p.m.atLuckyScrew,KeefeKlugand MadisonMorrisat8p.m.atLuminary Hotel&Co.pooldeckandClaire LiparuloandCarganMurrayat8:15p.m. atLuckyScrew.

TicketedeventsonSept.24willbe JulianneAnkleyandTimMcGearyat6 p.m.atLuminaryHotel&Co.Culinary WorkshopandanACMAshowcaseof fivelocalsongwritersat6:30p.m.atthe SidneyandBerneDavisatCenter.

JulianneAnkley'ssoulfulAmericana, bluecountry,rootsstylehailsfroma smallMichiganbordertownclosetothe shoreofLakeHuronandwithinearshot ofthemusicalinfluencesofDetroit. Ankley’srelease“WhatMakesYou Dance”wonthe2025MichiganMusic AwardforOutstandingAmericana Single/Recordingandwasthenumber twomostplayedandrequestedsongfor yearonSonicCoastRadio.Herco-writtencutsforartists’Glenbrooke(“Tattoo Ain’tAboutYou”)andMichelle Chenard’s“MichiganWinter”canbe

heardontheradioandstreamednow. With14DetroitMusicAwards, JulianneAnkleyhasbeenwritingheartfeltsongsanddeliveringelectricperformancesforyears.Todateshehas releasedfoursoloalbumsandfoursingles.

TimMcGeary,internationalsingersongwriteroriginallyfromNewJersey andnowcallshishomeNaples,Florida. TimstartedoutintheNewYorkclub sceneplayingatCBGB's,Trax,and Danceteria,andwassignedtoA&M recordswiththebandTheRescue. Theyrecordedtheirfirstvinylrecordin LondonwithTonyMansfieldasproducer (NakedEyes).Sincethen,Timhas recorded3soloCDs,the firsttwounderthename "WonderfulJohnson"and theCD"Authentic MemphisSamich"in MemphiswithJohn Hamptonasproducer(Gin Blossoms).TheCDs"12" and"SecondHandSaint" producedbyRayNesbit. HisSongshavebeen placedontheTVshows Smallville,OneTreeHill, andGloryDaysandthe moviesGirlGotMoe,The Knowers,InMysterious WaysandmostRecently

in2019hissong"WhenWeFight"was placedinthefilm"American Confederate."

ThefreeperformancesonThursday, Sept.25areCarganMurray,Madelyn GraceandMadisonMorrisat6:30p.m. atLuminaryHotel&Co.pooldeck;Alex RohanandKeefeKlugat6:30p.m.at LuckyScrew;JulianneAnkleyandTony SaintTomeat8p.m.atLuckyScrew; andTimMcGearyandClaireLiparuloat 8:15p.m.attheLuminaryHotel&Co. pooldeck.

EssexCountywillperformaticketed showonSept.25at6p.m.atLuminary Hotel&Co.CulinaryWorkshop.

BritishbrothertrioEssexCountyis knownfortheirfusionofgritty,masculine,vocals,pristine,familyharmony,and irreverentguitar.Theexclusivemix earnedthe“SoGood”singersmillionsof streams,spotatopmultipleSpotify playlists,includingNewBootsplaylist andinvitationstoperformatsomecountrymusic‘smostprestigiousvenuesand festivals.Theband–NateBass,Mark BassandKieranBass–havebeenperformingtogethersincetheywerechildren.

Atleast70singer-songwriterswillperformover80performancesduringthe 10-daymusicfestSept.19-28.

Forthefulllineupandmoreticket information,visitIslandHopperFest.com ordownloadtheIslandHopperapp.

IslandHopperSongwriterFestispresentedbyBMI,iHeartRadio’sCat Country107.1,FloridaRestaurant& LodgingAssociationandFortMyers–Islands,BeachesandNeighborhoods. HappeningsMagazineisalong-time festivalsponsor.

GettheLedOutcoming toamphiheaterin2026

CaloosaSound

AmphitheaterwelcomesGet theLedOutonThursday, March19at7p.m.

Fromthebombasticand epic,tothefolkyandmystical, GetTheLedOut(GTLO) havecapturedtheessenceof therecordedmusicofLed Zeppelinandbroughtittothe concertstage.The Philadelphia-basedgroup consistsofsixveteranmusiciansintentondeliveringLed Zeppelinlive,likeyou’ve neverheardbefore.Utilizing themulti-instrumentalistsat theirdisposal,GTLOre-create thesongsinalltheirdepth andglorywiththestudiooverdubsthatZeppelinthemselvesneverperformed. Whenyouhearthreeguitars onthealbum...GTLOdelivers threeguitaristsonstage.No wigsorfakeEnglishaccents, GTLObringswhattheaudiencewants...ahighenergy Zeppelinconcertwithanhonest,heart-thumpingintensity.

Dubbedbythemediaas "TheAmericanLedZeppelin," GetTheLedOutoffersa strongfocusontheearly years.Theyalsotouchonthe deepercutsthatwereseldom, ifeverheardinconcert.GTLO alsoincludeaspecial “acousticset”withZep favoritessuchasTangerine andHeyHeyWhatCanIDo.

GTLOhasamasseda strongnationaltouringhistory, havingperformedatmajor clubandPACvenuesacross thecountry.GTLO’sapproach totheirperformanceofthis hallowedcatalogisnotunlike aclassicalperformance."Led Zeppelinaresortoftheclassicalcomposersoftherock era,"saysleadvocalistPaul Sinclair."Ibelieve100years fromnowtheywillbelooked atastheBachorBeethoven ofourtime.Ascliche asit sounds,theirmusicistimeless."

AGTLOconcertmimics the“lightandshade”thatare theembodimentof"The MightyZep."Whetherit'sthe passionandfurywithwhich theydelivertheblues-soaked, groove-drivenrockanthems, it'stheirattentiontodetailand nuancethatmakesaGetThe LedOutperformanceatruly awe-inspiringevent.

Bandmembersinclude PaulSinclair–leadvocals, harmonica;PaulHammond–electricandacousticguitars, mandolin,theremin;Tommy Zamp–electricandacoustic guitars,vocals;EddieKurek–keyboards,guitar,vocals,percussion;DerekSmith–drums,percussion;andSeth Chrisman–bass,vocals.

Forticketsandmoreinfo, visitcaloosasoundamp.com

D ININGIN S OUTHWEST F LORIDA

1stStreetDeli

AnauthenticNew York-styledelicatessen, 1stStreetDelibringsa distinctlyuniquedining concepttothecasino, featuringdelipickles, freshbreadandsandwichesbiggerthan yourappetite.Thehot deliplattersectionfeaturesthreenew favorites:housemade meatloafwithYukongoldmashedpotatoesandbrowngravy;pot roastdinnermadewithslowbraisedbeefshortrib;andchicken Marsala.

Opendailynoon–8p.m.

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

EE-TO-LEET-KEGrill

OxbowBarandGrill

Casualdockside diningonthe doorstepofdowntownFortMyers. Panoramicriverfront viewsonthe Caloosahatchee.A boater’sretreatwith anupbeatnautical vibe.Servingcoastal cuisineandmorefor brunch,lunchand dinner.Retailandrentalstoigniteyourspiritofadventure. Diveintofreshseafood,oystersonthehalfshell,steaks,signaturesandwiches,freshsalads,localcraftbeersandcurated cocktails.OurhoursareMonday-Thursday11a.m.-10p.m., FridayandSaturday11a.m.-11p.m.andSunday11a.m.9p.m.WenowofferbrunchonSaturdaysandSundays 11a.m.-3p.m.

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

TheEE-TO-LEET-KE Grillfeaturescontemporaryregionalcuisinesutilizingthefreshestselectionsofsteaks,seafood, andanarrayoflocally sourcedproduce.The startersmenunowfeaturesSouthwesttenderloin tacoswithpicodegallo andchipotleaioli;chicken quesadillawithblack beans,roastedcornandpepperjack;andgrilledpeachsaladwith arugula,candiedpecans,goatcheeseandlemonvinaigrette.New additionstotheentréeselectionsincludebeerbatterfishand chipswithcoleslawandtartarsauce;blackenedFloridasnapper; crabcakeswithroastedcornsalsa;grilled12-ounceribeyewith sofritoandgarlicpuree;andabeefBourguignonmadewithtenderlointips,pearlonions,mushrooms&redwine.Opendaily8 a.m.–midnight.

506South1stSt.,Immokalee 800-218-0007moreinparadise.com

LuckyMi

AnAsian-inspired upscalerestaurant, LuckyMiNoodleHouse ispresentedasanopenkitchenconceptandfeaturesanoodlebar,diningroomandprivate functionarea.Chefs blendtraditionalingredientswithcontemporary influencestocreatenew interpretationsfordishessuchasVietnamesePhoNoodleSoup andKoreanBeefandBroccoli.

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

TikiHutBar&Grill atDolphinKeyResort

There'salways somethingtodoat theTikiHutBar& GrillattheDolphin KeyResort.Located inDowntownCape Coral,thebiggest Tikibarintheworld offersliveentertainmentWednesday throughSunday, KeyWestStyleRelaxWednesdayandThursday,Lightoutdooratmosphere,sofamily,andfriendstwoorfourleggedare welcome.Greatfoodmenu,withFloridaSpecials,TVs.Open7 days.Kitchenopenlate.

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

TwistedFork

TheTwistedFork isahot-rodand moto-culturethemed restaurantfeaturing ascratchkitchen andcustomcocktails.Afamilyfriendly spaceadjacent Bert'sBackPorch concertvenuewith loadsofoutdoor space,ithasrapidlybecomeCharlotteCounty'shottestplace toeat,drinkandhavefun!"

2208ElJobeanRoad,PortCharlotte 941-235-3675twistedfork.net

SizzleDiningSept.3-30

SouthwestFlorida’sculinarycelebrationwithacause

SouthwestFlorida’sdining sceneisheatingupasthelist ofhighlyanticipatedSizzle Diningrestaurantsandmenus areunveiledat SizzleDining.org.

FromSept.3-30,locals andvisitorstoSouthwest Floridaareinvitedtoexplore theregion’sdiverseculinary scenewhilediningwithpurposeas$1fromeachSizzle Diningmealwillbenefit BlessingsinaBackpack,a localnonprofitthatprovides foodandnourishmenttoelementarystudentsduringthe schoolyear,sotheyhave healthymealsandsnacksto eatovertheweekend.The 2024eventfeatured114local restaurantsandraisedmore than$60,000.

“SizzleDiningcelebrates ourdiverseculinaryoptions whiledrivinglocalandvisitors toarearestaurantsatatimewhenthey needabigboosttokeeptheirdoorsopen andfamiliesfed,”saidGuyClarke,cofounder,SizzleDining.“Andwiththe slowerseasonuponus,Septemberisthe idealtimetocheckoutnewrestaurantsor visityourtried-and-truefavoritesagain.”

KeyrestaurantssupportingSizzle Dininginclude: AmberCove

Angelina'sRistorante

BackwaterJacks

Baleen-LaPlayaBeach&GolfResort Bistro821

BistroLaBaguette

TheBoathouseonNaplesBay BoneHookBrewery&CraftKitchen CLevelBar&Restaurant

Enzo'sItalianRestaurant

Estia Flaco'sMexicanRestaurant

FreshCatchInland

TheHangoutbyTwoGuys KababSpot

LuLu’sKitchen

TheMiniBar

OldVinesNaplesatMercato

SamSnead'sTavern

SanMatteoItalianRestaurant&Bar Season’s52

TabernaOle

Tap42CraftKitchen+Bar,Naples U.S.S.Nemo

Onceagain,SizzleDininghasbroken itsownrecordwith128restaurantsparticipatingfromCapeCoraltoMarco

Island,including41restaurantsjoining thediningeventforthefirsttime. Additionally,eightrestaurantswillhost specialone-day-onlythemedthreecoursebrunchoptionsthroughoutthe monthonSaturdaysandSundaysfor thoselookingtosavorandcelebrateearlierintheday.

Reservationsareavailableonlineat SizzleDining.org.

WatermarkGrille

Forthefulllistofparticipating restaurantsandtheirmouthwatering menus,visitSizzleDining.org.

Foreverymealpurchased,restaurantownersdonate$1oftheirproceedstohelpBlessingsinaBackpack ofSWFlorida,anorganizationthat helpsfeedlocalfood-insecureelementaryschoolchildrenovertheweekends.