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Intellectualization Mondays
Date: Monday - January 3, 2011       Time: 7:00 PM
Help decide which movies make it into next year's Fort Myers Film Festival. Mingle, grab a drink and talk movies during film screenings every Monday night through March. Admission is $2. Interact with local film makers, celebrity judges and co-hosts, musicians and comedians. Join public discussions after watching short films and student films being considered for the March festival. For more information please visit the website.
Venue: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Organization: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center

Address: 2301 First St. Downtown Fort Myers
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: fortmyersfilmfestival.com
Sylvia
Date: Wednesday - January 5, 2011       Time: 8:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
Sylvia
Date: Wednesday - January 5, 2011       Time: 2:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and itelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
Sylvia
Date: Thursday - January 6, 2011       Time: 8:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
" Show YOURSelf" Exhibt
Date: Friday - January 7, 2011       Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Open juried show by Arts of ACT Gallery features 2D or 3D works in any media that represents or evoke the artist interpretation of " Show YOURSelf" The judge will be David Acevedo of daas Gallery. For more information please call 337-5050
Venue: Arts for ACT Gallery
Organization: Arts for ACT Gallery

Address: 2265 First Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Art Walk
Date: Friday - January 7, 2011       Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The monthly arts celebration returns with art exhibits, live theater, live music and more. It happens at bars, restaurants and other venues across downtown Fort Myers. The after party starts at 10pm at Spirits of Bacchus. So come and join us for some fun.
Venue: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Organization: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center

Address: 2301 First St. Downtown Fort Myers
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: fortmyersartwalk.com
Through The Eyes of a Child
Date: Friday - January 7, 2011       Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bring your friends and your family to the wonderful event. Through The Eyes of a Child has to do with Education, Culture and it also helps kids on how to be drug free. This event is also an international Children Art Exhibit. Your child is going to have the chance to meet the two time gold medalist in diving, Pat McCormick. Admission is FREE!
Venue: Art of the Olympian
Organization: Art of the Olympian

Address: 1300 Hendry Street Fort Myers
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: www.artoftheolympians.org
Sylvia
Date: Friday - January 7, 2011       Time: 8:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
Photographic Impressions of the Female
Date: Friday - January 7, 2011       Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Going on from January 7 - 28. Doug Heslep and Jonathan Kane are presenting an exploration of feminine beauty through two different lenses. You will be able to view these works or art during the art walk. They are going to be located at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center.
Venue: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Organization: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center

Address: 2301 First St. Downtown Fort Myers
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Sylvia
Date: Saturday - January 8, 2011       Time: 8:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
Sylvia
Date: Saturday - January 8, 2011       Time: 2:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
The 15th Annual Winter Home& Garden Show
Date: Saturday - January 8, 2011       Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Home improvement tradeshow featuring local vendors... See the newest in home imprevement products and services. Furnishings, accessories, decorating and remodeling ideas. The latest from floor to roof, patio to pool, deck to dock, inside and out.
Adults: $5.00, 18 and Under: FREE
Venue: Harborside Event Center
Organization: Harborside Event Center

Address: 1375 Monroe Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: www.harborsideevents.com
The 15th Annual Winter Home& Garden Show
Date: Sunday - January 9, 2011       Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Home improvement tradeshow featuring local vendors... See the newest in home imprevement products and services. Furnishings, accessories, decorating and remodeling ideas. The latest from floor to roof, patio to pool, deck to dock, inside and out.
Adults: $5.00, 18 and Under: FREE
Venue: Harborside Event Center
Organization: Harborside Event Center

Address: 1375 Monroe Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: www.harborsideevents.com
Sylvia
Date: Sunday - January 9, 2011       Time: 2:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
Fort Myers Film Festival Mixer
Date: Monday - January 10, 2011       Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Eric Raddatz, film curator to the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, will host live independent film screenings. Come together to intellectualize after watching short films in consideration for the Fort Myers Film Festival.
Monday nights 7pm
Tickets are $2 at the door
Venue: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Organization: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center

Address: 2301 First St. Downtown Fort Myers
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: www.sbdac.com
23rd Annual Senior Expo & Health Fair
Date: Tuesday - January 11, 2011       Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Register to win the grand prize! 3 days/ 2 nights in key west. Learn how to make your investments work for you. Discover great travel opportunities. Search out ideal retirement living choices. Health recreation, fitness, and much more. In the health pavilion there will be health screenings...Hospitals & Physicians, bone density, skin cancer, foot, blood glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and more. FREE "Educational Seminars." Hourly drawings & Door prizes. 2 full days of great entertainment. FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING. (bagged meters ONLY!
Venue: Harborside Event Center
Organization: Harborside Event Center

Address: Downtown Fort Myers, corner Monroe Street & Edwards Drive
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Sylvia
Date: Tuesday - January 11, 2011       Time: 2:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
23rd Annual Senior Expo
Date: Wednesday - January 12, 2011       Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Learn how to make your investments work for you, discover great travel opportunities, search our ideal retirement living choices, health, recreation, fitness and much more! Free "educational seminars", hourly drawings and dorr prizes. At the Health Pavillion, health screenings, hospitals and physicians bone density, skin cancer, foot, blood glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and more.
Venue: Harborside Event Center
Organization: Harborside Event Center

Address: 1375 Monroe Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: www.harborsideevents.com
Downtown Walking Tour
Date: Wednesday - January 12, 2011       Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Downtown Walking Tour Discover the Heitman Building and other historic gems of Fort Myers. Put on your walking shoes and follow the path to the past with a Downtown River District Walking Tour. Learn about the people and places that created this charming city during a 1 1/2 hour guided stroll. Wednesdays & Saturdays January 5-April 27, 2011 10 am departure from the Museum but please arrive 30 minutes early. Spaces limited so reservations are required. Cost is $10 per person $5 children. For more information please call 239-321-7430
Venue: SWFL Museum of History
Organization: SWFL Museum of History

Address: Downtown Fort Myers
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
23rd Annual Senior Expo & Health Fair
Date: Wednesday - January 12, 2011       Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Register to win the grand prize! 3 days/ 2 nights in key west. Learn how to make your investments work for you. Discover great travel opportunities. Search out ideal retirement living choices. Health recreation, fitness, and much more. In the health pavilion there will be health screenings...Hospitals & Physicians, bone density, skin cancer, foot, blood glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and more. FREE "Educational Seminars." Hourly drawings & Door prizes. 2 full days of great entertainment. FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING. (bagged meters ONLY!
Venue: Harborside Event Center
Organization: Harborside Event Center

Address: Downtown Fort Myers, corner Monroe Street & Edwards Drive
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Sylvia
Date: Thursday - January 13, 2011       Time: 8:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
23rd Annual Senior Expo
Date: Thursday - January 13, 2011       Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Learn how to make your investments work for you, discover great travel opportunities, search our ideal retirement living choices, health, recreation, fitness and much more! Free "educational seminars", hourly drawings and dorr prizes. At the Health Pavillion, health screenings, hospitals and physicians bone density, skin cancer, foot, blood glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and more.
Venue: Harborside Event Center
Organization: Harborside Event Center

Address: 1375 Monroe Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: www.harborsideevents.com
Sylvia
Date: Friday - January 14, 2011       Time: 8:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
SWFL Symphony 50th Anniversary GrandBall
Date: Saturday - January 15, 2011       Time: 6:00 PM
A wintry world of enchantment is coming to Fort Myers for one night only... Prepare to be Captivated! The Southwest Florida Symphony Society presents Masquerade~A Midwinter Night's Fantasy! Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Southwest Florida Symphony. $ 125.00 per ticket
Venue: Harborside Event Center
Organization: Harborside Event Center

Address: 1375 Monroe Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: www.harborsideevents.com
Surf and Song Festival
Date: Saturday - January 15, 2011       Time: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Main Stage at Centennial Park : Headliners are John Waite (When I See You Smile and Missing You) and Country Star Craig Morton (Red Neck Yacht Club and  That's What I Love About Sundays). Gates Open at 3 PM & Music from 4 to 11 PM

- 11 Satellite Stages Throughout 4-Block Downtown Area With Activities Starting at 11 AM

- Food, Beverages and Children activities throughout!
Venue: 4 Block area of Downtown & Centennial Park
Organization: Lee Memorial Health System's SW FL Autism Center Initiative

Address: Downtown & Centennial Park
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Email: mvonp@comcast.net
Website: surfandsongfestival.com
Downtown Walking Tour
Date: Saturday - January 15, 2011       Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Downtown Walking Tour Discover the Heitman Building and other historic gems of Fort Myers. Put on your walking shoes and follow the path to the past with a Downtown River District Walking Tour. Learn about the people and places that created this charming city during a 1 1/2 hour guided stroll. Wednesdays & Saturdays January 5-April 27, 2011 10 am departure from the Museum but please arrive 30 minutes early. Spaces limited so reservations are required. Cost is $10 per person $5 children. For more information please call 239-321-7430
Venue: SWFL Museum of History
Organization: SWFL Museum of History

Address: Downtown Fort Myers
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Masquerade
Date: Saturday - January 15, 2011       Time: 6:00 PM
A wintry world of Enchantment is coming to Fort Myers for only one night! The Southwest Florida Symphony Society Presents Masquerade A Midwinter Night's Fantasy. Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Southwest Florida Symphony. Escape with Master & Mistress of Ceremony, Trey Radel & Amy Wegmann, for a Magical Night of glamour and fantasy. Dance and Dine Among the Shimmering Trees of the Mystical Wintry Forest and prepare to be Captivated! Tickets are $125 per person.
Venue: Harborside Event Center
Organization: Harborside Event Center

Address: 1375 Monroe Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: www.harborsideevents.com
Sylvia
Date: Saturday - January 15, 2011       Time: 8:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
Southwest Florida Bridal Show
Date: Sunday - January 16, 2011       Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Create the wedding of your dreams! Meet with leading wedding professionals, enjoy an exquisite bridal fashion show and win beautiful gifts. Admission is FREE!!!!
Venue: Harborside Event Center
Organization: Harborside Event Center

Address: 1375 Monroe Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: www.harborsideevents.com
Sylvia
Date: Sunday - January 16, 2011       Time: 2:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
Fort Myers Film Festival Mixer
Date: Monday - January 17, 2011       Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Eric Raddatz, film curator to the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, will host live independent film screenings. Come together to intellectualize after watching short films in consideration for the Fort Myers Film Festival.
Monday nights 7pm
Tickets are $2 at the door
Venue: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Organization: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center

Address: 2301 First St. Downtown Fort Myers
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: www.sbdac.com
Teatime Tuesdays at the Burroughs Home
Date: Tuesday - January 18, 2011       Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Getting Acquainted with the Burgundy of Teas: A Keemun Tea Tasting
Keemun tea, known as the Burgandy of Teas, is considered to be one of the 10 most famous and most flavorful of Chinese teas and comes from one of the oldest tea producing regions of the world - Anhui. We'll sample five different varieties of Keemun as well as learn of its lineage and which foods pair best with it. $28.00
Venue: Burroughs Home & Gardens
Organization: Uncommon Friends Foundation

Address: 2505 First Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Email: christine@burroughshome.com
Website: www.burroughshome.com
Sylvia
Date: Tuesday - January 18, 2011       Time: 8:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
Downtown Walking Tour
Date: Wednesday - January 19, 2011       Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Downtown Walking Tour Discover the Heitman Building and other historic gems of Fort Myers. Put on your walking shoes and follow the path to the past with a Downtown River District Walking Tour. Learn about the people and places that created this charming city during a 1 1/2 hour guided stroll. Wednesdays & Saturdays January 5-April 27, 2011 10 am departure from the Museum but please arrive 30 minutes early. Spaces limited so reservations are required. Cost is $10 per person $5 children. For more information please call 239-321-7430
Venue: SWFL Museum of History
Organization: SWFL Museum of History

Address: Downtown Fort Myers
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Sylvia
Date: Wednesday - January 19, 2011       Time: 2:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
Sylvia
Date: Wednesday - January 19, 2011       Time: 8:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
Sylvia
Date: Thursday - January 20, 2011       Time: 8:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
Sylvia
Date: Friday - January 21, 2011       Time: 8:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
Burroughs Home Historical Tour
Date: Friday - January 21, 2011       Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Built in 1901, this Georgian Revival Mansion was the scene of many social events that hosted the Fort Myers' elite including the Edisons, Fords, and Firestones. Antique furnishings, historical artifacts, and delightful tales of growing up as the privileged daughters of wealthy businessman Nelson Burroughs and his wife Adeline await visitors who want to take a step back in time.
Venue: Burroughs Home & Gardens
Organization: Uncommon Friends Foundation

Address: 2505 First Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Email: Christine@BurroughsHome.com
Website: www.burroughshome.com
2001 Florida Winter National Wood Art
Date: Saturday - January 22, 2011       Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Jan 22 & 23. Visit the "cutting edge" of carving today at the Florida Winter Nationals Wood Art Expo & Competition. Meet America's Greatest Wood Artist/ Sculptors, Fine wood Art for sale, 100s of carvings competing for cash prizes, live carving demonstrations, silent auction, hourly drawings for great prizes, food is available. One of the premier woodcarving shows in the country since 1986. a Dynamic show with hundreds of entries for competition, vendors of all kinds (woods, tools, blanks, dust equipment, art supplies, and more), demonstrations, raffle, silent auction, artists' displays and sales, and classes running the week after the exposition. World class judges perform demonstrations that cover everything in the carving milieu.
$7.00 one day
$10.00 two-day pass, kids 12 and under are FREE.
For more information please go to the website.
Venue: Harborside Event Center
Organization: Harborside Event Center

Address: 1375 Monroe Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: flwoodartexpo.com
Market Watch
Date: Saturday - January 22, 2011       Time: 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
2011 Expanded Format! Get the local, regional and national perspective on real estate. The premier business event of the year now has a bigger perspective with nationally renowned speakers as well as local real estate experts. Tickets $50 (general admission, single tickets) $479 (reserved tables, premium placement tables of 8) $599 (reserved tables, premium placement tables of 10) For more information please call 239-267-2638
Venue: Harborside Event Center
Organization: Harborside Event Center

Address: Downtown Fort Myers
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Sylvia
Date: Saturday - January 22, 2011       Time: 8:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
Downtown Walking Tour
Date: Saturday - January 22, 2011       Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Downtown Walking Tour Discover the Heitman Building and other historic gems of Fort Myers. Put on your walking shoes and follow the path to the past with a Downtown River District Walking Tour. Learn about the people and places that created this charming city during a 1 1/2 hour guided stroll. Wednesdays & Saturdays January 5-April 27, 2011 10 am departure from the Museum but please arrive 30 minutes early. Spaces limited so reservations are required. Cost is $10 per person $5 children. For more information please call 239-321-7430
Venue: SWFL Museum of History
Organization: SWFL Museum of History

Address: Downtown Fort Myers
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
2001 Florida Winter National Wood Art
Date: Sunday - January 23, 2011       Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Jan 22 & 23. Visit the "cutting edge" of carving today at the Florida Winter Nationals Wood Art Expo & Competition. Meet America's Greatest Wood Artist/ Sculptors, Fine wood Art for sale, 100s of carvings competing for cash prizes, live carving demonstrations, silent auction, hourly drawings for great prizes, food is available. One of the premier woodcarving shows in the country since 1986. a Dynamic show with hundreds of entries for competition, vendors of all kinds (woods, tools, blanks, dust equipment, art supplies, and more), demonstrations, raffle, silent auction, artists' displays and sales, and classes running the week after the exposition. World class judges perform demonstrations that cover everything in the carving milieu.
$7.00 one day
$10.00 two-day pass, kids 12 and under are FREE.
For more information please go to the website.
Venue: Harborside Event Center
Organization: Harborside Event Center

Address: 1375 Monroe Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: flwoodartexpo.com
Sylvia
Date: Sunday - January 23, 2011       Time: 2:00 PM
January 4-23, 2011
From the author of Florida Rep hits, The Middle Ages and A Cocktail Hour, Sylvia is a hilarious and intelligent comedy about a man, his wife and the street-smart mutt who puts their marriage in the doghouse. A laugh out loud comedy. Witty and intelligent.
Venue: Florida Repertory Theatre
Address: 2267 Bay Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org
Living History Tour
Date: Tuesday - January 25, 2011       Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Walk among live oaks and lush gardens, relax in a rocking chair on the verandah as you watch the river roll gently by....but, first, join Mona and Jettie Burroughs as they share the history and colorful tales of living in one of Fort Myers' oldest homes - The Burroughs Home.

Built in 1901, this Georgian Revival Mansion was the scene of many social events that hosted the Fort Myers - elite including the Edisons, Fords, and Firestones. Antique furnishings, historical artifacts, and delightful tales of growing up as the privileged daughters of wealthy businessman Nelson Burroughs and his wife Adeline await visitors who want to take a step back in time.
Venue: Burroughs Home & Gardens
Organization: Uncommon Friends Foundation

Address: 2505 First Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Email: christine@burroughshome.com
Website: www.burroughshome.com
Downtown Walking Tour
Date: Wednesday - January 26, 2011       Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Downtown Walking Tour Discover the Heitman Building and other historic gems of Fort Myers. Put on your walking shoes and follow the path to the past with a Downtown River District Walking Tour. Learn about the people and places that created this charming city during a 1 1/2 hour guided stroll. Wednesdays & Saturdays January 5-April 27, 2011 10 am departure from the Museum but please arrive 30 minutes early. Spaces limited so reservations are required. Cost is $10 per person $5 children. For more information please call 239-321-7430
Venue: SWFL Museum of History
Organization: SWFL Museum of History

Address: Downtown Fort Myers
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Burroughs Home Historical Tour
Date: Friday - January 28, 2011       Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Built in 1901, this Georgian Revival Mansion was the scene of many social events that hosted the Fort Myers' elite including the Edisons, Fords, and Firestones. Antique furnishings, historical artifacts, and delightful tales of growing up as the privileged daughters of wealthy businessman Nelson Burroughs and his wife Adeline await visitors who want to take a step back in time.
Venue: Burroughs Home & Gardens
Organization: Uncommon Friends Foundation

Address: 2505 First Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Email: Christine@BurroughsHome.com
Website: www.burroughshome.com
Downtown Walking Tour
Date: Saturday - January 29, 2011       Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Downtown Walking Tour Discover the Heitman Building and other historic gems of Fort Myers. Put on your walking shoes and follow the path to the past with a Downtown River District Walking Tour. Learn about the people and places that created this charming city during a 1 1/2 hour guided stroll. Wednesdays & Saturdays January 5-April 27, 2011 10 am departure from the Museum but please arrive 30 minutes early. Spaces limited so reservations are required. Cost is $10 per person $5 children. For more information please call 239-321-7430
Venue: SWFL Museum of History
Organization: SWFL Museum of History

Address: Downtown Fort Myers
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Edison Day of Discovery
Date: Saturday - January 29, 2011       Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
54th Thomas Alva Edison Kiwanis Science and Engineering Fair. Open to the public after the judging. 22nd Thomas A. Edison Regional Inventors Fair. Open to the public after judging. Discovery Park, located in Centennial Park 10am-4pm. The discovery village features games, presentations,educational exhibits and vehicles presented by a variety of state and local organizations. A community stage will feature The Wild Wizard Stage Show and local talent. Exhibits will be presented by Florida Power & Light, Kraft, Turtle Time, Lee Memorial Blood Center, Calusa Nature Center, ECHO, Edison Inventors Association, Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Imaginarium Hands-On Museum, Southwest Florida Museum of History, Lee County Sheriff's Department, Fort Myers Fire Department, Six L Farms, Lee County Mosquito Control, Astronomical Society and many others. ADMISSION IS FREE!!!!! For more information please call 239-334-2999
Venue: Harborside Event Center
Organization: Harborside Event Center

Address: 1375 Monroe Street
Location: Downtown Fort Myers
Website: www.edisonfestival.org

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