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

Fort Myers FL

05 November, 2021

11:14 AM

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Press release from Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce: 2021-11-05 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 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/ Nov. 5 – 30, 11:30 am Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:30 pm Tuesdays (Arrive 15 minutes early to register), $16 Indra Yoga Nov. 5 – 22, Entry Donation (Opening Nov. 5, 6 pm) Grand Atrium: Art on a Plate Capital Gallery: When Stone Speaks Nov. 5, 7 pm – 11 pm, Roots Almighty Nov. 26, 7 pm – Midnight, DJ Selecta AJ Music on the Rooftop at Sidney's Friday Nights Nov. 11, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, $30 in Advance (Doors open 6:30 pm) SWFL Symphony String Trio: The Goldberg Variations 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/ Nov. 5 – 29, No Cost (Opening Nov. 5, 6 pm) Sharon Shaw Nov. 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 27, 1 pm – 3 pm, $5 – 15 Make It/Take It Classes 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/ Nov. 5 – 28, No Cost (Opening Nov. 5, 6 pm) Art of Rodney Acosta Nov. 6, 9 am – 3 pm, No Cost The Makers Market Event 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 Nov. 5, 6 pm – 10 pm, No Cost Art Walk Nov. 19, 6 pm – 10 pm, No Cost Music Walk Nov. 27, No Cost Small Business Saturday Florida Repertory Theatre Florida Rep is Back! Celebrating 24 years of Award-Winning Regional Theatre, Florida Repertory Theatre is a fully professional regional theatre company located in the heart of the Fort Myers River District. Performing in the Historic Arcade Theatre and the ArtStage Studio Theatre, Florida Rep welcomes over 90,000 visitors to Southwest Florida each year, to see nationally recognized comedies, dramas, new plays, and musicals. "As Good as Broadway!" -The Wall Street Journal Location: 2268 Bay Street Phone: 239-332-4488 Website: http://www.FloridaRep.org Nov. 5 – 14, Single Tickets Start at $55 The Woman in Black Nov. 23 – 30, Single Tickets Start at $55 (Runs to Dec. 15) West Side Story 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/ Nov. 6. 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 8 p.m., $18, Reservations Required Haunted History Tour Nov. 6, 11, 20, 10:30 a.m., $18, Reservations Required River District History Tour Nov. 1-30, Call for Pricing, Reserve your own 60-Minute Private Session from Your Home/Venue Reservations Required The Armchair Tour Nov. 1-30, Call for Pricing, Reserve your own Private Tour Reservations Required Private Tour 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 Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Noon – 4 pm, No Cost East Palm Locals Bazaar Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, 7 pm – 10 pm, No Cost Jelly Jam Nov. 27, Noon – 5 pm, No Cost Shop Local Saturday Bazaar 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/ Nov. 13, 8:45 am, $135 Members, $150 Non-Members VIP Tour: Naples Nov. 13, 10 am, $10 Members, $15 Non-Members Garden Talk: Build an Herb Mound Nov. 14, 10 am, $90 Members, $100 Non-Members Silk Scarf Painting Class with Marie Dyer Nov. 16, 10:30 am, No Cost Digital Discussion: Roberto Clemente, The Pittsburgh Pirates, and Thomas Edison's Connection with Baseball in Fort Myers Nov. 20 – 21, 9 am, No Cost Edison Ford Garden Festival Nov. 26 – 30, 6 pm, $20 Self-Guided Tours, $30 Guided Tours (Runs to Jan. 2) Holiday Nights Opening Night 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 am – 5 pm, Sundays Noon – 5 pm, Closed Mondays Location: 2000 Cranford Avenue Phone: 239-243-0043 Website: https://theimag.org/ Nov. 13, 6:30 pm, $150 General Admission, $250 VIP (Registration Required), Sponsorships Available 25th Anniversary Benefit 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 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/ Nov. 12 – 13, $25 – $100 Arts on Tap – Arts and Craft Beer Festival Nov. 27, 9 am – 2 pm Holiday Mini Pop-Up Event #REDEVELOPMENTWORKS Stay connected and learn more about your CRA! The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is an agency of the City of Fort Myers. Office hours: M – F 7:30 PM – 4:30 PM | 1400 Jackson Street, Suite 102, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Unsubscribe [email protected]   This press release was produced by Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.