Join the Uncommon Friends Foundation as we celebrate the value of character education in our schools and business ethics in our community. The program includes annual scholarship awards, character education teacher awards and the 2011 Business Ethics Award.
(Revised Times) Come and join us as we celebrate the opening of Steering Strokes, a collection that will be presented by Olympian artist John Stillings. This captivating showcase will take place on Friday, June 3rd 6pm-8pm at Art of the Olympians Al Oerter Center for Excellence. We welcome you to come out and get inspired.
Venue: Art of the Olympians Al Oerter Center for Excellence
Organization: Art of the Olympians Al Oerter Center for Excellence
Date: Friday - June 3, 2011Time: 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.
Come and join us as we celebrate the opening of Steering Strokes, a collection that will be presented by Olympian artist John Stillings. This captivating showcase will take place on Friday, June 3rd 6pm-8pm at Art of the Olympians Al Oerter Center for Excellence. We welcome you to come out and get inspired!
Venue: Art of the Olympians Al Oerter Center for Excellence
Date: Saturday - June 4, 2011Time: 10:00 AM
- 5:00 AM
The life and times of the world-famous Pedro Cuban Pete Aguilar are showcased in this debut exhibition. The Latin dance world was forever changed by this Maestro of Mambo who also was consulting choreographer for the hit film, Mambo Kings. This exhibition will feature spectacular costumes, vibrant music, Mambo Kings memorabilia and much more at the SWFL Museum of History June 4th - October 15
We will have season auditions on June 4th and 18th from 4 to 8 pm. Auditionees should check in at the west (Lee Street) entrance of the First Presbyterian Church on Lee and Second Street, downtown Fort Myers. *auditions are by appointment only - please call 218.0481 to set an audition time *auditions will be in 10-minute intervals *auditions will be for all roles this upcoming season *auditions for one-act plays will occur throughout the season *please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue for your audition; we cannot guarantee that sides will be available for all shows Rehearsals are typically three to four nights a week plus one block of time at the weekend for 5-8 weeks before production. In addition to performers, other volunteers are needed backstage and at the front of the house. A great way to get involved is to help out in a non-performance capacity. Our upcoming Gulf Coast Shakespeare Festival requires many volunteers to man booths and be on-hand throughout the two-day festival, November 18th and 19th, 2011. Our upcoming season will include: THE LARAMIE PROJECT THE INTERVIEW A CHRISTMAS CAROL ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S ROMEO AND JULIET IN THE NEXT ROOM, or the Vibrator Play POLISH JOKE THE PLAGUE
Date: Friday - June 10, 2011Time: 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
Date: Saturday - June 11, 2011Time: 10:00 PM
- 1:00 AM
It's time for Lee County's FIRST poetry & arts open mic lounge 239 Acoustic Affairs again! The special June edition will feature the debut of our brand new 239AA LIVE BAND! Come enjoy local jazzicians, singers, poets, musicians, entertainers and more AND you get a MAJOR dosage of the 239AA LIVE BAND. See you there!
Let's celebrate National Iced Tea Month! While tea has been hailed as the elixir of immortality, it has also been served as a vegetable, "encouraged" with raw eggs, and considered the villainous ruin of the British race. See a real tea brick, the art that tea has inspired and learn of tea's perilous - and amusi
Date: Friday - June 17, 2011Time: 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.
We will have season auditions on June 4th and 18th from 4 to 8 pm. Auditionees should check in at the west (Lee Street) entrance of the First Presbyterian Church on Lee and Second Street, downtown Fort Myers. *auditions are by appointment only - please call 218.0481 to set an audition time *auditions will be in 10-minute intervals *auditions will be for all roles this upcoming season *auditions for one-act plays will occur throughout the season *please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue for your audition; we cannot guarantee that sides will be available for all shows Rehearsals are typically three to four nights a week plus one block of time at the weekend for 5-8 weeks before production. In addition to performers, other volunteers are needed backstage and at the front of the house. A great way to get involved is to help out in a non-performance capacity. Our upcoming Gulf Coast Shakespeare Festival requires many volunteers to man booths and be on-hand throughout the two-day festival, November 18th and 19th, 2011. Our upcoming season will include: THE LARAMIE PROJECT THE INTERVIEW A CHRISTMAS CAROL ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S ROMEO AND JULIET IN THE NEXT ROOM, or the Vibrator Play POLISH JOKE THE PLAGUE
Date: Saturday - June 18, 2011Time: 9:00 AM
- 2:00 PM
Sample tropical fruit for FREE after paying $1 admission (FREE for ages 8 and younger). There will also be a Carmen Miranda Look-A-Like contest at noon with cash prizes (adults and children can compete). For more information please call 239-543-9910
Date: Friday - June 24, 2011Time: 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.
The SWFL Hispanic Chamber of Commerce along with Renzos Designs Green Developers, present the first annual "Legends and Traditions Art Show". Opening night will take place on Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 from 5:30pm until 8:00pm at Harborside Event Center.
The show will feature visual artists from different backgrounds expressing a story of a legend or tradition that have touched their souls.Featured artists include Cecilia Valadez, Quintin Perez along with Juan Romero, Jackie Schuette, Joseph Swenarton, Fernando Malagon and Xavier Portilla. This exhibit will run through August of this year and it will be open during Art Walk. For more information, please call (239) 418-1441.
Date: Thursday - June 30, 2011Time: 9:30 PM
- 1:30 AM
Come join us at the City Tavern for a night of your favorite new and classic rock tunes. You know its always a good fun time with acoustic duo Aruba Red. Bring your thirst for some great drinks and kicking music.
Venue: The City Tavern
Organization: The City Tavern
Address: 2206 Bay Street, Downtown Fort Myers, FL 33901
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