Fort Myers Redevelopment Areas Arts & Culture Newsletter

Fort Myers FL

02 April, 2021

7:31 PM

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From the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce: We are excited to share this monthly communication dedicated to Arts & Culture activities within our redevelopment areas. The Fort Myers CRA with its numerous community partners have supported arts and cultural developments in the City of Palms since 1984. We invite you to share and participate in these events. Your support is invaluable to our community. For questions related these activities, or to share a community art or cultural event occurring within our redevelopment areas call (239) 321-7100 or email us at [email protected] As one of the fastest growing areas in the nation, the RDA strives to preserve the essence of downtown while promoting the growth of the business and economic sectors that make the area thrive. Location: 1401B Lee Street Website: www.myriverdistrict.com Apr. 1-30, No Cost Music Legends Public Art Apr. 2, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., No Cost Art Walk Apr. 16, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., No Cost Music Walk True Tours walking history tours are not only fun, the history is documented, fascinating and often surprising. Our tours consistently receive 4.5 Star + reviews for their entertainment and educational value. Private tours are available. All tours (except The Armchair Tour) leave from The Franklin Shops, 2200 First Street. Location: 2200 First Street Phone: 239-945-0405 Website: https://truetours.net/ Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 28, 10:30 a.m., $18, Reservations & Masks Required River District History Tour Apr. 3. 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 8 p.m., $18, Reservations & Masks Required Haunted History Tour Apr. 1-30, Call for Pricing, Reserve your own 60-Minute Private Session from Your Home/Venue Reservations Required The Armchair Tour Apr. 1-30, Call for Pricing, Reserve your own Private Tour Reservations & Masks Required Private Tour Luminary Hotel & Co. More than a hotel, Luminary is the hub of excitement and discovery – a focal point where locals and travelers make their unique imprint on the city's own story. A story begun years ago by a brilliant cast of audacious luminaries. Create your own story by joining in one (or more!) of the many events offered by Luminary and Co. Location: 2200 Edwards Drive Phone: 239-314-3800 Website: https://www.luminaryhotel.com/events/ Apr. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., No Cost Live Music at Oxbow Bar & Grill Apr. 1 – 30, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., No Cost Live Music at the Rooftop Bar Apr. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., No Cost Live Music at the Lobby Bar Apr. 3, 10, 17, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., $12, 4th Floor Outdoor Pool Deck Saturday Morning Yoga by the Pool Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., No Cost, Dean St. Coffee Roastery Coffee Roasting Demonstration Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., No Cost Frank Sinatra Tribute at the Lobby Bar Apr. 29, 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., $39 in Advance, $45 at the Door, 4th Floor Pool Deck, Over 21 Only Full Moon Party on the Pool Deck Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center (SBDAC) was founded in 1997 by Jim Griffith as Florida Arts, Inc. SBDAC hosts concerts, theatrical performances, art exhibits, dance, independent film, cotillion, and arts education. Its mission is to nurture innovation and excellence in the visual and performing arts through these events and community outreach programs. Location: 2301 First Street Phone: 239-333-1933 Website: https://www.sbdac.com/ Apr. 2-30, 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays (Arrive 15 minutes early to register), $16 Indra Yoga Apr. 2-28, $1 (Opening Apr. 2, 6 p.m.) Grand Atrium: Remodeling by Norlam de Leon Capital Gallery: Radial Pilgrim by Alex Lago Apr. 9, 7:30 p.m., $30 in Advance (Doors open 6:30 p.m.) Bluegrass: The Barefoot Movement Apr. 16, 7:30 p.m., $45 /$65 VIP (Doors open 6:30 p.m.) Vinyl Vibes: Turnstiles – Billy Joel Tribute Band Apr. 18, 8 p.m., $10 Art & Poetry Networking Arts for ACT Gallery Arts for ACT Gallery is the non-profit art gallery, studio and boutique owned by Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. (ACT), the domestic violence, sexual assault and Human Trafficking Center. Location: 2265 First Street Phone: 239-337-5050 Website: http://www.artsforactgallery.com/ Apr. 2 – May 3, No Cost (Opening Apr. 2, 6 p.m.) Main Gallery: Barbara Gage Mulford White Gallery: ACT Co-op Artists We are Southwest Florida's premier Art Gallery, featuring some of the best artists of our area. Our gallery operates in a cooperative system, which means that we all participate, collaborate, coordinate and tend to all business matters. DAAS stands for David Acevedo Art Studio. Acevedo is the founder, curator and director of the venue. DAAS Gallery holds exhibition opening receptions every first Friday of the month, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., in conjunction with Fort Myers Art Walk. Location: 1815 Fowler Street, Unit 3 Phone: 239-590-8645 Website: https://daascoop.com/ Apr. 2 – May 1, No Cost (Opening Apr. 2, 6 p.m.) ICONIC Pub for you and your pet. Art. Events. Canvas Printing. Paint Workshops! Bar and Lounge! Thursday and Friday nights we turn into "The Lounge" with DJs during Art Walk. Location: 1518 Jackson Street Phone: 239-628-9593 Website: https://www.facebook.com/snoutsandstrokespetpub/ Apr. 2, 6 p.m., No Cost The Lounge Location: 481 Marsh Avenue Phone: 239-333-9267 Website: www.NeeniesHouse.com Apr. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., No Cost East Fort Myers Mercado Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., $10 Wednesday Yoga Apr. 9, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., No Cost ARTGROOVES SIX Apr. 23, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., No Cost Zine Fest by Love Your Rebellion We are excited to share this monthly communication dedicated to Arts & Culture activities within our redevelopment areas. The Fort Myers CRA with its numerous community partners have supported arts and cultural developments in the City of Palms since 1984. We invite you to share and participate in these events. Your support is invaluable to our community. For questions related these activities, or to share a community art or cultural event occurring within our redevelopment areas call (239) 321-7100 or email us at [email protected]. As one of the fastest growing areas in the nation, the RDA strives to preserve the essence of downtown while promoting the growth of the business and economic sectors that make the area thrive. Location: 1401B Lee Street Website: www.myriverdistrict.com Apr. 1-30, No Cost Music Legends Public Art Apr. 2, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., No Cost Art Walk Apr. 16, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., No Cost Music Walk Location: 2200 First Street Phone: 239-945-0405 Website: https://truetours.net/ Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 28, 10:30 a.m., $18, Reservations & Masks Required River District History Tour Apr. 3. 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 8 p.m., $18, Reservations & Masks Required Haunted History Tour Apr. 1-30, Call for Pricing, Reserve your own 60-Minute Private Session from Your Home/Venue Reservations Required The Armchair Tour Apr. 1-30, Call for Pricing, Reserve your own Private Tour Reservations & Masks Required Private Tour Location: 2200 Edwards Drive Phone: 239-314-3800 Website: https://www.luminaryhotel.com/events/ Apr. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., No Cost Live Music at Oxbow Bar & Grill Apr. 1 – 30, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., No Cost Live Music at the Rooftop Bar Apr. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., No Cost Live Music at the Lobby Bar Apr. 3, 10, 17, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., $12, 4th Floor Outdoor Pool Deck Saturday Morning Yoga by the Pool Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., No Cost, Dean St. Coffee Roastery Coffee Roasting Demonstration Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., No Cost Frank Sinatra Tribute at the Lobby Bar Apr. 29, 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., $39 in Advance, $45 at the Door, 4th Floor Pool Deck, Over 21 Only Full Moon Party on the Pool Deck Location: 2301 First Street Phone: 239-333-1933 Website: https://www.sbdac.com/ Apr. 2-30, 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays (Arrive 15 minutes early to register), $16 Indra Yoga Apr. 2-28, $1 (Opening Apr. 2, 6 p.m.) Grand Atrium: Remodeling by Norlam de Leon Capital Gallery: Radial Pilgrim by Alex Lago Apr. 9, 7:30 p.m., $30 in Advance (Doors open 6:30 p.m.) Bluegrass: The Barefoot Movement Apr. 16, 7:30 p.m., $45 /$65 VIP (Doors open 6:30 p.m.) Vinyl Vibes: Turnstiles – Billy Joel Tribute Band Apr. 18, 8 p.m., $10 Art & Poetry Networking Location: 2265 First Street Phone: 239-337-5050 Website: http://www.artsforactgallery.com/ Apr. 2 – May 3, No Cost (Opening Apr. 2, 6 p.m.) Main Gallery: Barbara Gage Mulford White Gallery: ACT Co-op Artists Location: 1815 Fowler Street, Unit 3 Phone: 239-590-8645 Website: https://daascoop.com/ Apr. 2 – May 1, No Cost (Opening Apr. 2, 6 p.m.) ICONIC Location: 1518 Jackson Street Phone: 239-628-9593 Website: https://www.facebook.com/snoutsandstrokespetpub/ Apr. 2, 6 p.m., No Cost The Lounge Location: 481 Marsh Avenue Phone: 239-333-9267 Website: www.NeeniesHouse.com Apr. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., No Cost East Fort Myers Mercado Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., $10 Wednesday Yoga Apr. 9, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., No Cost ARTGROOVES SIX Apr. 23, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., No Cost Zine Fest by Love Your Rebellion Location: 2350 McGregor Blvd. Phone: 239-334-7419 Website: https://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/ Apr. 10, 10 a.m., $10 Members, $15 Non-Members Garden Talk – Bulbs For The South Apr. 13, 10:30 a.m., No Cost (Registration Required) Digital Discussion: Edison Family Military Connections Apr. 13, 1:30 p.m., $35 Members, $50 Non-Members Garden Class – Container Gardening and Introduction to Floral Arranging Apr. 14, 11 a.m., No Cost Members, Included with Admission Non-Members Museum Musings: Edison's Electric Motor Apr. 20, 1:30 p.m., $30 Members, $45 Non-Members Garden Class – Growing Roses in Southwest Florida Apr. 24, 9 a.m., $10 Members, $15 Non-Members Grow Fort Myers Plant Sale and Festival Apr. 28, 11 a.m., No Cost Members, Included with Admission Non-Members Museum Musings: Edison's Little Monster Location: 2000 Cranford Avenue Phone: 239-243-0043 Website: https://theimag.org/ Registration Open Now, $190/week Family Membership, $240/ per week Non-Members Camp IMAG Spring Break & Summer Registration Location: 2267 First Street Phone: 239-332-4488 Website: http://www.FloridaRep.org Apr. 14 – 24, 8 p.m., $60 – $100 for a 6-Person Square (Safe & Socially-Distant Outdoor Seating, Masks Required, Free Parking) Florida Rep Teen Conservatory Program Presents INTO THE WOODS in Florida Rep's Outdoor Theatre Apr. 28 – May 2, 8 p.m., $60 – $100 for a 6-Person Square (Safe & Socially-Distant Outdoor Seating, Masks Required, Free Parking) Florida Rep Teen Conservatory Program Presents INTO THE WOODS Jr. in Florida Rep's Outdoor Theatre Location: 1634 Woodford Avenue Phone: 239-218-0481 Website: http://www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com/ Apr. 30 – May 15, $30, $12 Students, Adult Language & Mature Themes: Masks required Race by David Mamet The venue below is located near our redevelopment areas but not within them. We feature them as a partner in the arts to the Fort Myers CRA and other venues within the redevelopment areas. Location: 10091 McGregor Boulevard Phone: 239-939-2787 Website: https://www.artinlee.org/ Apr. 8, 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., $25 Members, $30 Non-Members Online Paint Night with David Acevedo Apr. 8 – 10, 7 p.m., $10 – $40 Youth Theatre Presents Bible HerStory Apr. 15, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., No Cost Members/$15 Non-Members Seeing is Believing: How to Look at a Masterpiece – Online Art Lecture Apr. 17, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., $116 Members, $145 Non-Members Shapes of Water: Painting Water with Oils with Terry Lynn Spry – Onsite Workshop Apr. 17, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., $22 Members, $27 Non-Members Hula Hoop 101 (Ages 10+) – Outdoor Workshop Apr. 18, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., $15 Conversations for Change Equity Series – Online Event Ongoing, Cost Varies Classes for all Ages and Abilities, Onsite, Online or Outside Sign Up Now! Summer Arts Camp Grades 1 – 7 (Sessions June 21 – July 30) Musical Theatre Intensive Camp at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre for Grades 7 – 12 (Sessions July 5 – 30) This press release was produced by the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed are the author's own.