Greater Fort Myers Chamber Of Commerce: Ding! Family Fun Alert!

Fort Myers FL

08 December, 2021

10:21 AM

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Press release from Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce: 2021-12-07 Ding! Family fun alert! Bring the entire family and check out the endless possibilities with our art classes, movie nights, concerts and more. Free Family Art Labs Saturday, December 11 • Drop in for free, hands-on family fun from 10 a.m. to noon. Explore something new every month like art making, gallery activities, games and more – all inspired by artworks on view in the gallery, famous artists, national holidays and artistic traditions around the world. Come ready to imagine and create! After the fun, peruse local produce and products at our GreenMarket. Jumpstart/Refresher Watercolor Basics – Onsite Class (Ages 13+) Workshop, December 11 • This six-hour introductory workshop provides a solid understanding of important basic watercolor techniques and theory for beginner watercolorists and those who feel they want a "refresher" course. Outdoor Bluegrass Concert (Bear Hill Bluegrass and Justin Mason & Blue Night) Sunday, December 12 • Join fellow bluegrass music lovers for great live music by bands from southwest Florida and beyond! Our popular Palmgrass bluegrass concerts are always a toe-tapping good time. Holiday Outdoor Movie Double Feature: Elf and Christmas Vacation Sunday, December 19 • Pack your lawn chair and blankets for a merry little movie night! This outdoor double feature on December 19 will feature Elf at 6 p.m. and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation at 8 p.m. Tickets are required for this event, but children ages 4 and under are free. Reiko and Friends Outdoor Holiday Concert Monday, December 20 • Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and park yourself on our festival grounds for a special evening orchestral performance by Reiko Niiya, former concertmaster of the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra. Reiko will be joined on stage with 10 of her musician friends for a family-fun, festive and free concert! Off the Wall Street Art (Ages 12 – 18) Thursdays, January 6 – 27 • Using traditional media, students will explore the contemporary field of street art (typography, character design, environmental interaction, etc.) creating pieces that build upon classic art techniques. Bob Ross Classic: "Cool Waters" – Painting Workshop (Ages 13+) Workshop, January 8 • All supplies for this workshop are provided! Come enjoy the Bob Ross philosophy of, "there are no mistakes, just happy accidents." Saturday GreenMarket Each and every Saturday • Our outdoor farmer's market is loaded with local produce, artisanal foods, edible and landscape plants, yoga on the lawn, live music, art, one-of-a-kind gifts, backyard farming workshops and all the good flavors and good vibes you can fit into your Saturday morning. Plus, there's plenty of shade, camaraderie and community – the perfect setting to enjoy a bite and relax! Our weekly market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each and every Saturday, year-round and rain or shine. Alliance for the Arts • ArtInLee.org 239-939-2787 • 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers Membership • Donate • Classes • Exhibits • Theatre   This press release was produced by Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.