Prince Albert II of Monaco is coming to town to help raise money for the Art Of Olymians
On February 28th
Archive for February, 2011
Chocolate Festival this Saturday at the Butterfly estates….
On February 10th
Chocolate Festival
This Saturday
At The Butterfly Estates
From 10:00am until 2:00pm
$10. Members $12. Guests
Bring your sweetie
The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center presents
“An Evening of Rhythm” with French African Cuisine
Monday,February 14,2011
– The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is hosting “An Evening of Rhythm” with music by Aiyb Dieng
and his Rhythm Band. It is the third in a series of “Illuminating an Era of Art Dinners” with Berne Davis. Join us on a trip to Senegal
and enjoy a fabulous menu by chef and owner Rita Bhaduri-Sterk of Saute Catering. Dr. Paul and Sally Joslyn are co-chairing this event.
You will be greeted at 6 p.m. with a sparkilng Kir Royale and will sample Senegal Peanut Bisque with Curried Crème Fraiche and Moroccan Baby Lamb Chops with Minted Pomegranate Glaze, among other creations. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. with Grilled Prawn & Avocado Salade, followed by Yassa Chicken aux Ratatouille Farci with Shallot Lemon Sauce, Fluffy Cous Cous & Baby Vegetables. The chef’s dessert finale is Roasted Banana Caramel Crème Brulee with a Peanut Praline.
Experience an intimate evening of World Music with Aiyb Dieng and friends. Master World Percussionist Aiyb Dieng, born and raised in Senegal, West Africa, has worked and recorded frequently with Bill Laswell, founder of Material. He has also played with Herbie Hancock, Masabumi Kikuchi, Mick Jagger, Yoko Ono, Bob Marley, Pharoah Sanders, Ginger Baker, Bootsy Collins, Don Cherry, Karl Berger and many more. He has played at Carnegie Hall and Avery Fisher Hall in New York. His Valentine’s Day performance at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center will feature Sandra Moore (guitar and voice), Jamaica Dave Walker (keyboard), and Clint Anderson (bass); and his Rhythm Band, featuring Amain Claudia Myer (piano, organ B3 Hammond), Peter Apfelbaum (sax, flute) and Pheeroan Ak Laff (drums). You will hear Indian and Middle Eastern influences in the Rhythm Band’s cross-cultural jazz fusion- a rare and exciting musical experience.
A silent auction will open at 6 p.m. and conclude after dessert and coffee. Enjoy an intimate and unique evening of fine French African cuisine and innovative jazz music by world-renowned musicians. The Art Center is located in the River District, downtown Fort Myers, at 2301 First Street. Tickets are $175 per person
Daas Gallery is featuring Raymond Hernandez this Month.
On February 4th
The Passion of Raymond Hernández at daas
Opening Reception in conjunction with February’s Art Walk
February brings the fascinating and visionary work of artist Raymond Hernández to downtown Fort Myers. With an opening reception scheduled for the first Friday of February, Hernández presents his collection entitled Passionat daas Gallery. The event starts at 6:00PM.
A graduate from the Art Institute of Dallas, Texas in 1984, Hernández has created a vast array of provocative and mystical pieces. His signature installations of religious artifacts and images are simply captivating.
“My life has always revolved around different aspects of the art world. I approach photography, painting, illustration, design, landscaping, or maybe just cooking a meal, the same way. I strive to find beauty in all there is. My inspiration comes from art, nature, architecture, fashion, music, culture, and most of all my travels. Experiences from major cities to the deep jungles of the Amazon bring fuel to my fire. My art emerges from this accumulation of concepts, ideas and emotions.” – explains the artist.
Hernández has participated in a multitude of exhibitions around the United States. He is not only an artist, but an arts patron, curator and critic. He has written art columns for local and national magazines and has organized exhibitions and artistic projects locally and around the state.
The exhibition will be on display until February 25, 2011. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. More information is available at www.daasgallery.com.
Art Fest is this Saturday and Sunday Parking will be tight
On February 4th
The Rotary of Fort Myers is helping ease this concern for $5.oo you can park in the Old Blvd Shopping Plaza across from First Watch. I will be out there along with many of our Downtown Rotary Friends.
Bennetts Turns 3 years old next week.
On February 4th
Our good friends over at Bennetts is having a celebration.
It’s been 3 years thanks to you!
Dear Friends:
Next week is our 3rd anniversary! We can’t believe it’s been 3 years! Our friends in the Fort Myers area have embraced Bennett’s Fresh Roast to a degree that we had only dreamed possible when we first opened our doors in February 2008.
We want to let you be the first to know about a very special celebration coming up on Friday night, February 11th. Our special Bennett’s Fresh Roast Wine Tasting and Anniversary Celebration will take place from 6-9 p.m. We’re pulling out the stops and sampling some very, very special wines, cheeses and appetizers. Tickets are on sale at the shop for $20 each, advance sale only. This is the one not to be missed. But get your tickets early. Supplies are limited.
We’re also debuting a new donut for our anniversary. It’s called “The Elvis”. It’s a decadent little thing that contains fresh banana, chocolate icing and peanuts. Recent samplers have just smiled, moaned and sighed when asked how they like it. It’ll be available after Monday February 7th.
Do you celebrate a birthday with us? Just show us your ID and if your birthday is between 2/7 and 2/11, we’ll give you your donut for free.
And all day Friday 2/11, we’re featuring pure 100% Fresh Roasted Hawaiian Kona Extra Fancy coffee as our special-of-the-day. This expensive and very rich coffee will be fresh-roasted Thursday for the special occasion. And best of all, we’re rolling back the price of our in-house bottomless coffee to $2 Monday thru Friday, 2/7-2/11. And yes, even the Kona will be $2 (in-house) on Friday.
Don’t forget that Bennett’s isn’t just about the freshest fresh-roasted coffee or our delicious “to-die-for” hand cut, from-scratch donuts. Our lunches are getting kudos everyday! With a different special hot panini everyday, a homemade soup, chicken and tuna salad selections, the Bennett’s Salad Bowl and our signature Cobb Salad, there’s something for everyone on the menu. It’s served weekdays from 11-2.
We want you to know how grateful we are for your business and kind words. Bennett’s couldn’t have become what it is today without you. So whether you come to our big party or just drop by to say hi, we look forward seeing you during this very special week and telling you “Thank You” from the bottom of our hearts.
“True West” Final night at SBDAC is This Saturday.
On February 4th
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Events Fort Myers caught up with the Cast and the Director last week at an after party. They are so excited about the reaction the play has gotten. The last Performance is going to be their best yet make sure to sit in the front row if you can so you don’t miss out on the excitement. Producers of this season’s runaway hit, ‘WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, The Laboratory Theater of Florida now brings you Sam Shepard’s Tony Award Winning play, TRUE WEST. This dark comedy first opened at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theater, starring John Malkovich and Gary Sinise and was received as a smash hit. It was later adapted for TV, starring Bruce Willis. Freewheeling Lee returns unannounced to his mother’s home, rekindling the rivalry with his brother Austin. Lee’s menacing attitude draws Austin further and further into conflict until Austin must finally engage his brother in an intense psychological battle for his ideals, and perhaps even his life. The Laboratory Theater of Florida artistic director Annette Trossbach is proud to present director Stuart Brown’s powerful TRUE WEST. Brown is a Professor of Theatre at Edison State College and President of Chaos Productions, Inc. He holds an MFA in Directing from The University of Texas at Austin and a BFA in Design from Florida State University. Show Dates are January 26-29, February 2, 3, 5 at 8pm at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St. in Downtown Fort Myers. Tickets will be $20 for adults and $10 for students until the 19th of January. Starting on the 20th, tickets will be $23 for adults and $12 for students. So get your tickets today at www.brownpapertickets.com! For information, please visit www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com or call 239.218.0481 |
Space 39 Cocktail Happy Hour Monday through Friday
On February 4th
Get ready for the newly renovated Space 39 Contemporary Lounge. Were we are now severing cocktails for your enjoyment, while you can bath in the wonderful art we have to offer.
Every Monday- Thursday 4:00pm-12:00pm Friday- Sunday 4:00pm- 2:00am |
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Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center “In Making History”
On February 4th
“In Making History” Opening
at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Jim my good friend over at the Art Center does not want you to miss this exhibit starting on Friday. The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and curator Aida Bukovica present “In Making History,” an exhibit of inspirational portraits/representations. The show will open on Friday, February 4, at 6 p.m., during Art Walk. The Art Center is located at 2301 First Street in the River District, downtown Fort Myers.
“In Making History” strives to give a face and a voice to the people who have been a positive, driving force in shaping the culture and quality of our region, both today and in the past. Sometimes we don’t consider what it takes to create the museums, schools, hospitals, parks, gardens, foundations, cultural events and organizations which are an essential part of a thriving community. These entities enrich our lives and inspire us to live more than a humdrum existence. They bring new experiences, ideas, nurturing and inspiration, and also act as stewards for our environment, our children, our artists, and our disadvantaged people.
The artists have created portraits and representations of people who have made a difference in the community- leaders who inspire others to act. Together the portraits demonstrate that individuals who live among us are the people who make history, and they encourage us to find a cause and make history in our own way! Participating artists are (pictured): Carl Schwartz, Diana Rutherford, Pat Colins, Kyle Jackson, Tony Ferell, Daniel Calvert, Lil Hatchet, Dave Hatchet, Steve Chase, Krista Johnson, Lauren Baker, Carrell Courtright, Celeste Schwartz, Jeff Scott Lewis, Kellen Back Mills and Aida Bukovica. Not pictured are: Lydia Fogaras, Geoff Hamel, David Hammel, David Meo, Mel Meo, Gerard Damiano, Christar Damiano, Jun and Laury Getford, Ray Hernandez, Jonathan Cane, Chris Catti and Mandalin Paul. Don’t miss this never before seen, true portrait of Lee County and the unsung heroes who built it!
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