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

Fort Myers FL

04 December, 2021

10:14 AM

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Press release from Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce: 2021-12-03 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/ Dec. 3-31, 11:30 am Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:30 pm Tuesdays (Arrive 15 minutes early to register), $16 Indra Yoga Dec. 3 – 4, 11 am – 10 pm, Dec. 5, 11 am – 5 pm, $2 Donation Entry Festival of Trees Dec. 3, 5:30 pm, No Cost Ben Allen Band Concert Dec. 3 – 29, Entry Donation (Opening Dec. 3, 6 pm) Capital Gallery: Gifted Dec. 4, 10 am – 2 pm, $6 per Child (No Cost for Ages 2 & Under) Santa's Block Party Dec. 4, 7:30 pm – 10 pm, No Cost The Memphis Motown Soul Experience Dec. 6, 7 pm, $10 General Admission, $8 Students & Seniors (Doors open 6:30 pm) T.G.I.M. Dec. 16, 8 pm, $10 General Admission Art & Poetry Networking – Gulf Coast Leisure Dec. 17, 8 pm – 11 pm, DJ Selecta AJ, No Cost Music on the Rooftop at Sidney's Friday Nights 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 Dec. 3, 5:30 pm – 10 pm, No Cost Tree Lighting – Country Christmas/Ben Allen Dec. 3, 6 pm – 10 pm, No Cost Art Walk – Artisan Market Dec. 17, 6 pm – 10 pm, No Cost Music Walk Dec. 31, 6 pm – 12:30 am, No Cost Downtown Countdowy – Ball Drop & Fireworks 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/ Dec. 3 – 31, No Cost (Opening Dec. 3, 6 pm; Exhibit through Jan. 3) The Art of Giving by the SWFL Fine Craft Guild Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 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/ Dec. 3 – 26, No Cost (Opening Dec. 3, 6 pm) Art of Dom-O-Nick Ollie Mack Gentry Photography Ollie Mack Gentry Photography Studio & Gallery is a full-service photography studio, offering the highest quality images and service for a variety of different occasions. From individual headshots and family portraits to iconic people, places and things. Location: 2443 First Street Phone: 239-440-0061 Website: https://www.olliemackgentryphotography.com/ Dec. 3, 6 pm Pet Portraits during Art Walk 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 Dec. 3-15, Single Tickets Start at $55 West Side Story 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/ Dec. 3 – 24, 26 – 31, 5:30 – 9:30 pm, $20 Self-Guided Tours Adults, $10 Teens ages 13-19, $2 Children ages 6-12; $30 Guided Tours Adults, $25 Teens ages 13-19, $18 Children ages 6-12, $10 Members (Runs to Jan. 2) 46th Annual Holiday Nights Celebration Dec. 4 – 5, 9 am, No Cost Annual Bromeliad Show and Sale Dec. 5, 10 am, $40 Members, $60 Non-Members Boondoogle Weaving Class with Artist Megan Kissinger Dec. 11, 10 am, $60 Members, $75 Non-Members Holiday Centerpiece Terrarium Class Dec. 18, 10:30 am, $90 Members, $100 Non-Members (Registration required at least 24 hours in advance) Silk Scarf Painting Class with Marie Dyer Dec. 20 – 23, 9 am, $160 Members, $185 Non-Members School Break Camp: Creative Chemistry Dec. 27 – 30, 9 am, $160 Members, $185 Non-Members School Break Camp: Design and Innovation 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/ Dec. 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 29, 8 p.m., $18, Reservations Required Haunted History Tour Dec. 4, 9, 18, 23, 10:30 a.m., $18, Reservations Required River District History Tour Dec. 1-31, Call for Pricing, Reserve your own 60-Minute Private Session from Your Home/Venue Reservations Required The Armchair Tour Dec. 1-31, Call for Pricing, Reserve your own Private Tour Reservations Required Private Tour 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 Dec. 4, 3 pm, No Cost Holiday in the Park Kickoff Event Dec. 10, 6 pm, No Cost Holiday in the Park Movie Night: The Preacher's Wife 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 Dec. 5, 12, 18, 26, Noon – 4 pm, No Cost East Palm Locals Bazaar Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28, 7 pm – 10 pm, No Cost Jelly Jam SWFL Band JAM-Boree The North Law Firm and the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency present this first-of-its-kind battle of the bands event bringing the exciting sights and sounds of some of the best show-style marching bands to Fort Myers! • Lakewood H.S. (St. Petersburg, FL) vs. Hertford H.S. (Hertford, NC) • Dunbar H.S. (Fort Myers, FL) vs. Spoto H.S. (Tampa, FL) • Tampa Tech H.S. (Tampa, FL) vs. Yulee H.S. (Yulee, FL) • Ribault H.S. (Jacksonville, FL) vs. Kendrick H.S. (Columbus, GA) Special Guest Bands: Marching Typhoons/Coahoma College (Clarksdale, MS) The ROAR/Florida Memorial University (Miami, FL) Special Guest: Emcee-C Akeem McCullough "Dolla Watson", Social Media Star Location: North Law Firm Stadium, 3800 Edison Avenue Phone: 224-678-4901 Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swfl-marching-band-jam-boree-tickets-210543490247 Dec. 5, 3 – 7 pm, $10 Advance Tickets, $12 at the Gate Inaugural SWFL Band JAM-Boree Quality Life Center Join the festivities at Quality Life Center on December 17 as the community unites at Let's Celebrate Kwanzaa! Reserve your space now! Due to limited capacity, there is a mandatory R.S.V.P. Location: Quality Life Center, 3210 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Website: www.facebook.com/qualitylifecenter R.S.V.P. Required: [email protected] Dec. 17, 7 pm Let's Celebrate Kwanzaa! 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/ Dec. 3 – 4, $10 Not on My Walls Pop-Up Exhibition Dec. 3 – 5, 7:30 pm, Dec. 4, 2 pm The Descendants, presented by Alliance Youth Theatre Dec. 4, 9 am – 1 pm, No Cost Arts & Ends Holiday Sale and Craft Show Dec. 10, No Cost Small Works Off the Wall Exhibition Dec. 9 – 11, 16 – 18, 7:30 pm, Dec. 19, 2 pm, $25 Members, $30 Non-Members The Roommate, a Comedy Dec. 12, 3 pm, $15 Members, $16 Non-Members Outdoor Bluegrass Concert – Bear Hill Bluegrass and Justing Mason & Blue Night Dec. 19, 6 pm, $10 Members, $12 Non-Members Holiday Outdoor Movie Double Feature: Elf and Christmas Vacation Dec. 19, 4 pm, $15 Members, $16 Non-Members Reckless Saints and Java Moon Band Outdoor Concert #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   This press release was produced by Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.