Greater Fort Myers Chamber Of Commerce: Fort Myers Redevelopment Areas Arts & Culture Newsletter

Fort Myers FL

02 July, 2021

11:14 AM

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Press release from Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce: 2021-07-01 Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency Dear colleagues and community partners, 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]. www.cityftmyers.com/cra River District Alliance The mission of the River District Alliance (RDA) is to promote and enhance the continued development of the historic Fort Myers River District as a hub of economic, social and cultural activity. 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 July 2, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., No Cost Art Walk July 4, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., No Cost Freedom Fest July 17, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., No Cost Music Walk 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/ July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., $5 – 15 Make It/Take It Classes July 2- Aug. 2, No Cost (Opening July 2, 6 p.m.) Main and White Gallery: Open Themed Group Exhibit – Altars, Shrines, Ditty Boxes and Cabinets of Curiosities Neenie's House Neenie's House is an arts and cultural emporium in the East Palm neighborhood in Fort Myers, FL. This unique venue hosts art openings, music performances, and more. The venue is available for private parties. Visit Neenie's House Mercado every weekend! Location: 481 Marsh Avenue Phone: 224-678-4901 Website: www.NeeniesHouse.com July 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., No Cost Zine Library & Cafe with WiFi July 4, 11, 18, 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., No Cost East Palm Mercado July 4, 8 p.m. – Midnight, $10, Ages 21+ Swamp Showcase July 18, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., No Cost Green Dreams: Garden Arts Plant Sale July 23, 8 p.m., No Cost Daffodil (Music and Vendors) Laboratory Theater of Florida The Laboratory Theater of Florida is dedicated to the promotion of the performing arts, through live performance, education, community outreach, experimentation and the development of ensemble work. Location: 1634 Woodford Avenue Phone: 239-218-0481 Website: http://www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com/ July 1 – 3, 8 p.m., $30, $12 Students, Adult Language & Raunchy Humor: Masks required Sunset Schmoulevard July 29 – 31, 8 p.m., $17, $12 Students, Masks required Failure: A Love Story By Philip Dawkins 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/ July 2 – 31, 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays (Arrive 15 minutes early to register), $16 Indra Yoga July 2 – 29, $1 (Opening July 2, 6 p.m.) Grand Atrium: The Three M's Synergy | Marcus, Mully, & Marvin Capital Gallery: Me, You and Them | Cath Branwood July 2, 9, 23, 30, 7 p.m – MIdnight Music on the Rooftop at Sidney's Friday Nights July 4, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m., $99 in Advance, $125 Day of Event 4th of July Rooftop Bash Live Music by Roxx Revolt & The Velvets July 15, 8 p.m., $10 Art & Poetry Networking July 16, 9 p.m., $10 (Doors open 8:30 p.m.) Sounds of Summer Music – Retro '70s, '80s & '90s dance party With 105.5 DJ Selecta AJ DAAS Co-Op Gallery at the Butterfly Estates 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/ July 2-31, No Cost (Opening July 2, 6 p.m.) The Art of Ian Summers 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/ July 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., No Cost Live Music at the Lobby Bar July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., No Cost, Dean St. Coffee Roastery Coffee Roasting Demonstration July 4, 11, 18, 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., No Cost Live Music at Oxbow Bar & Grill July 4, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., $100-125 per Person Oxbow Bar & Grill – July 4th Celebration July 4, 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m., $59 per Person July 4th Celebration on the Pool Deck July 17, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., $49, The Workshop Culinary Theater, Luminary Hotel Beer Flights & Bites with Fort Myers Brewing Co. July 21, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., No Cost, Oxbow Bar & Grill, The Lofton Room, ArtFest Popup Boutique Art Event July 22, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., $79, The Workshop Culinary Theater, Luminary Hotel Wine Dinner Hosted by Gourmet with Blakely & Daou Winery Snouts & Strokes: Pet Pub, Portraits & Provisions Pub for you and your pet. Pet Treats & Pet Accessories. ART Gallery & Pet Portraits. Canvas Printing. Vinyl Decals. Paint Workshops. House Music – DJ Lounge on Thursday & Friday Nights. Location: 1518 Jackson Street Phone: 239-628-9593 Website: www.snoutsandstrokes.com July 2, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m., No Cost Night Moves – Independence Day Edition July 9, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m., No Cost Vibes, a Night of House Music – Celebrating Wendy B. White's B-Day July 16, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m., No Cost Let's Go Fridays July 21, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m., No Cost Paint Night at the Pub True Tours 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/ July 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 8 p.m., $18, Reservations Required Haunted History Tour July 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30 a.m., $18, Reservations Required River District History Tour July 1-31, Call for Pricing, Reserve your own 60-Minute Private Session from Your Home/Venue Reservations Required The Armchair Tour July 1-31, Call for Pricing, Reserve your own Private Tour Reservations Required Private Tour Edison & Ford Winter Estates Edison and Ford Winter Estates is the internationally-known winter home site of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Visitors will enjoy touring 20+ acres of historic homes, buildings and gardens, the Edison Botanic Research Laboratory and the Edison Ford Museum. Location: 2350 McGregor Blvd. Phone: 239-334-7419 Website: https://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/ July 10, 10 a.m., $10 Members, $15 Non-Members Garden Talk: Tropicals for the Hot Summer July 20, 10:30 a.m., No Cost (Registration Required) Digital Discussion: The Amish and Amish-Mennonites of Sarasota, Florida ArtFest Fort Myers Now in its 22nd year, ArtFest Fort Myers is scheduled for Feb. 5 – 6, 2022, on the downtown Fort Myers riverfront. ArtFest Fort Myers is coming back in 2022 as you knew us pre-COVID. The festival will once again be a FREE, non-gated event for all members of the Southwest Florida community. On the first weekend in February, ArtFest will enliven the Fort Myers waterfront with exceptional art by more than 200 select artists, plus lively entertainment, delicious food, and fun children's art activities. It's one of the area's most popular art events with made-in-the-USA originals, including ceramics, jewelry, glass, unique paintings, wearable art and more. Also visit and shop the artists virtually on ArtFest@Home right from the art festival's main website at ArtFestFortMyers.com. Location: 1375 Monroe Street Phone: 239-768-3602 Website: https://artfestfortmyers.com/ July 21, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., No Cost, Oxbow Bar & Grill, The Lofton Room, 2nd Floor, 1300 Hendry Street ArtFest Popup Boutique Art Event Williams Academy Black History Museum The Williams Academy Black History Museum preserves the history and culture of Black people in Lee County. Housed in the 1942 addition to the original 1913 Williams Academy building, the Williams Academy was one of the area's first schools built for Black students using government funds. The Lee County Black History Society, Inc. (LCBHS), acquired the building in 1995, moved it to Roberto Clemente Park, and historically restored it, where they educate, preserve, and display the history and culture of black people in Lee County. Location: 1936 Henderson Avenue Phone: 239-332-8778 Website: https://www.leecountyblackhistorysociety.org/ Now Open with Limited Hours! Call 239-332-8778 for information and schedules Museum Tours IMAG History & Science Center The IMAG History & Science Center is a family-friendly destination offering fun and educational interactive exhibits, aquariums, history displays, and a 3D theater. The mission is to engage guests in the exploration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and more recently the history of Southwest Florida. This is achieved through hands-on experiences and educational programs that further the understanding of the natural and human-made world, and foster an appreciation for Southwest Florida's unique environment, natural waterways, and rich history. A visit to the IMAG nurtures intellectual curiosity, discovery, and innovation. Hours: Tuesdays – Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sundays Noon – 5 p.m., Closed Mondays 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 Summer Registration Florida Repertory Theatre Florida Rep is committed to providing a first-class regional theatre for Southwest Florida; to creating, nurturing and developing an ensemble of theatre professionals who will develop long term relationships working on a wide variety of plays; to helping improve the quality of life in our community through all the arts; and to making the arts, especially theatre, accessible to all. Location: 2267 First Street Phone: 239-332-4488 Website: http://www.FloridaRep.org Back Onstage in 2021! Subscriptions & Single Tickets Now On Sale Tickets for Florida Rep's 2021-2022 Season 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. Alliance for the Arts The Alliance for the Arts is a vibrant and welcoming nonprofit visual and performing arts center located in the heart of southwest Florida. The Alliance is creative space that spurs and supports self-expression, imagination and equity. Location: 10091 McGregor Boulevard Phone: 239-939-2787 Website: https://www.artinlee.org/ July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., No Cost Saturday Greenmarket July 4, 8 p.m., No Cost ($10 suggested donation) Reiko and Friends Fourth of July Outdoor Concert July 8, 2 p.m., No Cost ($10 suggested donation) Art & Soul of Black Broadway with Tim Wright – Online Art Lecture July 9 – Aug. 28, No Cost ($5 suggested donation) Different Strokes – Members Exhibition Ongoing, Cost Varies Classes and Workshops for all Ages and Abilities, Onsite, Online or Outside Sign Up Now! Summer Arts Camp Grades 1 – 7 (Sessions July 1 – July 30) Musical Theatre Intensive Camp at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre for Grades 7 – 12 (Sessions July 5 – 30) #REDEVELOPMENTWORKS Stay connected and learn more about your CRA!   This press release was produced by Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.