Greater Fort Myers Chamber Of Commerce: Do Things Differently!

Fort Myers FL

11 February, 2022

10:18 AM

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Press release from Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce: 2022-02-10 Tired of Valentine's clichés? Do things differently! Roses droop. Chocolates get eaten. Teddies slump on the bedside table. Give them what they actually want – an upcoming event or theatre production, an art class or gallery exhibition! Share the Love: Dueling Pianos Dinner Under the Stars Monday, February 14 • This Valentine's Day, share the love and enjoy an interactive outdoor dueling piano concert with a catered buffet dinner benefiting two great organizations: the Alliance for the Arts and Our Mother's Home. Tickets are $50 per person and include dinner, dessert, entertainment and a champagne toast. Online Wine & Paint Night with David Acevedo Wednesday, February 16 • Make it it a one-of-a-kind "I love you!" A Valentine's Day gift worthy of an XO, come belly up to the brush bar and paint along virtually with creative genius David Acevedo! For one night only, enjoy an evening of creating and clinking while wearing your comfy pants! David will take you through the steps to create your one of a kind masterpiece to fill that empty wall space you've been staring at. Pour a drink, grab a snack and settle in for an exciting night of sipping and swirling Outside Mullingar by John Patrick Shanley and directed by Bill Taylor Performances February 17 – 27 • A "softhearted comedy freckled with dark reflections" (The New York Times) by the author of Moonstruck and Doubt. Near Killucan, Ireland, Tony Reilly schemes to sell the family farm and disinherit his son, Anthony. Standing in his way is a small plot of land belonging to the neighbor, Rosemary—and her long-simmering grudge. Destiny—whether embracing or fighting it—means everything in this very Irish story told with a rich tapestry of language, compassion and a few surprises. This production is sponsored by Noreen Raney. Art Classes for All Ages and Abilities Your creative journey starts with you, so pick your level and don't stop until you get to your destination. Stay connected and inspired from your living room, kitchen table or studio with our online art classes or connect outdoors or in our classroom. Upcoming classes include: • Introduction to SoulCollage® • Bob Ross Classic: "Ocean Breeze" – Painting Workshop (Ages 13+) • Online Wine & Paint Night with David Acevedo • A Matter of Drama: The Life and Art of JMW Turner – Online Art Lecture • A Potpourri of Legal Issues for the Visual Artis • "Are You Stuck?" Workshop (Ages 16+) • Batique Techniques Workshop (Ages 15+) • Continuing Belly Dance (Ages 14+) • Beginning Belly Dancing (Ages 14+) • Oil Painting for Beginners (Ages 16+) • LGBTQ+ Dating Violence ArtReach (Ages 12 – 18) • Intermediate Playing with Pastels (Ages 16+) • Realistic Seasonal Watercolor Landscapes (Ages 13+) • Classical Painting AM – Onsite Class • Classical Painting PM (Ages 16+) • Painting Studio – Onsite Class • Movement Workshop Exploring Bill T. Jones' Ghostcatching • Early Morning Tai Chi – Outdoor Class • No Fault Art (Ages16+) Weekly GreenMarket Saturdays and Sundays • Starting the first weekend of February, the GreenMarket will be on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. While onsite, explore the Alliance for the Arts' 10-acre campus or come inside to shop the gift shop or explore its current gallery exhibitions. The gallery is free and open to the public, though a $5 suggested donation keeps Alliance programming affordable and accessible. Uncover a fresh backyard experience with a locally rooted vibe at our weekly GreenMarket! Spring Break Arts Camp Registration, scholarship opportunities and volunteer applications open February 14 • Our Spring Break Arts Camp combines hands-on art-making activities, creative games and playtime in the park for the opportunity to connect and craft in our classrooms, galleries and theatre spaces. Free Family Art Labs Saturday, February 19 • Drop in for free, hands-on family fun from 10 a.m. to noon! This month, we'll take inspiration from the gallery and work with pastels to explore February's themes such as Valentines day, President's Day and of course Black History Month. Come ready to imagine and create! After the fun, peruse local produce and products at our GreenMarket. Outdoor Concert (Muriel Anderson) Sunday, February 20 • Muriel Anderson is a guitarist/harp-guitarist and composer, embracing music from all over the world with grace, joy and humor. Muriel is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. Truly an experience of all the senses, her show often incorporates aspects of her new project Acoustic Chef with visuals by celebrated photo-artist Bryan Allen. Her new TrueFire channel brings her in-demand teaching to a wider audience. Muriel is host of the renowned Muriel Anderson's ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHT and founder of the MUSIC FOR LIFE ALLIANCE charity. Alliance for the Arts • ArtInLee.org 239-939-2787 • 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers Membership • Donate • Classes • Exhibits • Theatre Janet & Bruce Bunch · The Claiborne & Ned Foulds Foundation Leigh Frizzell Hayes · Mary Lou & Richard Helms Meisenberg Family Trust · Jon & Megan Romine · Arthur Zupko And incredible people like you!   This press release was produced by Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.