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
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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.
Art Walk Tonight January 7th
On January 7th
Start 2011 with Fort Myers Art Walk on Friday, Jan. 7 
The new year brings new art exhibits and the opening of another new gallery to the downtown Fort Myers River District in January.
The first Fort Myers Art Walk of 2011 will be Friday, Jan. 7. The monthly downtown event will showcase several new art exhibits and be followed by the expanded Saturday Art Fair on Jan. 8.
The monthly Art Walk runs from 6 to 10 p.m. on the first Fridays.
Art Walk includes more than a dozen art stops and will feature new art shows, live music, and the traditional after party. The January Art Walk welcomes another new gallery downtown. Paul Rodino is opening In One Instant on Jackson Street, just south of First Street. This new business marks the tenth art gallery space in the downtown.
Growing in participation, the seasonal Saturday Art Fair has outgrown the Patio de Leon and has expanded to nearby Dean Street (between First and Bay). The Art Fair has expanded its hours to 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and now features 25 local artist vendors.
Some highlights of the Friday, Jan. 7 Art Walk:
- Art of the Olympians: Opening reception for new show, Through the Eyes of a Child, an international children’s art exhibit. Also showing artwork of Olympic artist Pat McCormick and Olympic artist Jean-Blaise Evequoz.
- Art League of Fort Myers: Opening of paintings exhibit entitled Imagination Gone Wild.
- Arts for ACT Gallery: Opening reception for new exhibit, Show Your Self, featuring more than 40 artists. Also showing will be Stephen Gill & Rhonda C. Long.
- Coloring The World: Opening of Sculpture on Steroids featuring the art of Mac Worthington.
- daas Gallery: Opening reception for exhibit by Portuguese master artist Ric Moreira.
- Gallery Showcase and Information Center at IberiaBank (Bayview Court at First Street). Art Walk T-shirts are available at this location as well as buttons, maps and brochures.
- HOWL Gallery/Tattoo: The Captiva Skimboard Art Show comes to Fort Myers, showcasing South Florida artists. Plus, new work by HOWL artist Matt Lackey and others.
- In One Instant: Grand opening features the artwork of photographer Paul Rodino.
- The Oasis Condominiums: A new exhibit featuring festive décor by artist Jackie M. Schuette.
- Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center: Exhibit featuring the beauty and mystery of the female body by photographers Doug Heslep and Jonathan Kane.
- Space 39 Gallery: Opening for Rockets, Robots, Donuts, featuring new visual works by R. Jackson.
- Syzygy Gallery: New exhibit featuring artwork of international artist Erich Schmidt-Unterseher.
Nearly 40 participants make Art Walk happen and they include the Alliance for the Arts, Art League of Fort Myers, Art of the Olympians, Arts for ACT Gallery and Boutique, Browtopia, Café Matisse, Cigar Bar, Coloring The World, daas Gallery, Delicious Things, Digital Data Destruction, Downtown House of Pizza, Enjewel, First United Methodist Church, Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers Redevelopment Agency, French Connection, Hampton Inn & Suites, Happenings A&E Magazine, Hideaway Sports Bar, Hotel Indigo, HOWL Gallery/Tattoo, Ichiban Japanese & Chinese Restaurant, IberiaBank, In One Instant, Legacy Harbour Hotel & Suites, Market America Realty & Investments, Morgan House Restaurant, The Oasis Luxury Condos, Potomac Bead Company, Renaissance Creativity Center, River District Alliance, Red Rock Saloon, Renaissance Creativity Center, Rossy Fashion Accessories, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Select Transpo rtation, SKS PhotoShoot, Space 39 Gallery, Spirits of Bacchus, Starbucks Coffee, Syzygy Gallery, Twisted Vine Bistro, The Veranda Restaurant, What’s Up Dogs? and the Young Artists Awards Program.
Held the first Friday of every month from 6 to 10 p.m., Art Walk features local and national artwork in the downtown art galleries and several art stops in the Fort Myers River District. The evening culminates with an after party at 10 p.m. The January after party will be held at Spirits of Bacchus on Hendry Street.
Another highlight of the very popular evening is the weekly Friday Night Live free concert series which takes place in the Patio de Leon. Sista Sanjah (reggae) will perform from 6 to 9 p.m.
Always a collector’s item, new Art Walk buttons will be available at galleries that night. Art Walk has its own T-shirt (in red or black). Shirts are available for a $12 donation at the IberiaBank gallery showcase during Art Walk.
A free shuttle service courtesy of Select Transportation Inc., with stops planned near the art venues, and parking at the Harborside Event Center will be available for Art Walk patrons. Shuttle stops include The Oasis Condominiums, Art of the Olympians, and Enjewel on First Street.
A map of Art Walk, transportation, and parking will be distributed by participating galleries. Art Walk is a rain or shine event. Art Walk was started by a group of art galleries and art enthusiasts and debuted in October of 2008. Art Walk is a River District Alliance event. For more information on Art Walk, participating galleries and links to gallery websites, visit www.fortmyersartwalk.com.
Howl Gallery Skim Board Art Show continues at Art Walk
On January 7th
 Skimboard Art Show at HOWL Gallery The Captiva Island Skimboard Art Show comes to Fort Myers. Top South Florida artists create art on blank skimboards! Originally a 3 day only event on Captiva Island in December 2010, the skimboard show will now be on display in HOWL Gallery January 2011. Many of the boards are still available including art by:Andy Howl and more! Plus new work by HOWL artists Matt Lackey and Jason McDonald. Live Drumming and Dancing by What We Do on the back patio. |
Beatle Mainia is at SDBAC and Ancient Whales and Wolf Hunter are just a few of the many performers Downtown for Music Walk Saturday Night
On December 17th
The Nowhere Band to Perform at Music Walk
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is hosting premier Beatles cover band The Nowhere Band on Saturday, December 18, during Music Walk. The show will begin at 7pm in front of the Art Center, which is located at 2301 First Street in the River District, downtown Fort Myers. There will be a cash bar open throughout the evening.
While covering the full spectrum of The Beatles’ long and varied career, The Nowhere Band creates an unparalleled, entirely live (no pre-recorded material), reproduction of 60′s Beatles performances. They blend period costumes and authentic instruments with modern lighting and an abundantly talented quartet to create an experience any true Beatles fan simply can’t afford to miss. These songs will bring the smiles and memories back to life!
There is a suggested donation of $5.00.
The monthly Music Walk event returns December 18th for its fifth night. The monthly Saturday event features live music at over 18 venues, including restaurants, galleries and bars, plus a variety of street performers all over the newly renovated downtown Fort Myers River District. Music Walk Venues and performers showcase a range of music, from acoustic soloists to punk rock, piano, steel drums and saxophone. The event is the largest of its kind regionally and has helped to prove that the Fort Myers River District is the new center of arts and culture in Southwest Florida. Music Walk is an all ages event that starts at 7 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m. at many venues. Free parking downtown.
Music Walk partners and venues include: HOWL Gallery/Tattoo, Red Rock Saloon, Spirits of Bacchus, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Space 39, daas Gallery, Cafe Matisse, French Connection Cafe, Enjewel, Happenings Magazine, Hotel Indigo, Twisted Vine Bistro (formerly H2), Indigo Room, Harborside Event Center, Coloring The World, City Tavern, Downtown House of Pizza, World Famous Cigar Bar, Hideaway Sports Bar, Morgan House, The Veranda Restaurant, Market America Realty, and Edward Jones Financial.
The Fort Myers Music Walk debut in August was a major success, bringing out from 3,000 to 5,000 attendees. The event is organized by Andy Howl of Howl Gallery/Tattoo and supervised by former South Beach gallery owner Dee Hohimer. Music Walk exists under the umbrella of the River District Alliance, a non-profit organization that manages downtown events and brings together business owners in the River District.
Highlights of the Saturday, December 18th Music Walk include:
Sprits of Bacchus – Jazz Fusion by Kashmir
HOWL Gallery/Tattoo – Featuring indie/punk bands Ancient Whales, Wolfhunter and HitTheHorizon! 7-10pm.
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center – Featuring a Beatles tribute concert.
The Cigar Bar – Live music by Clockwork, outside from 7-10. Danny Shepard and Blue Mercury performing inside at 10.
Indigo Room – Live rockabilly music by Memphis56.
French Connection – Blues and Classis Rock by Mike Imbasciani.
The Veranda – Gary Goetz performs at the world famous Piano Bar.
City Tavern – Live music by Headcount, starts at 10pm
Twisted Vine (formerly H2) – Live music by Patrick Jerome
Hotel Indigo – Father Al and the Jazz Congregation on the rooftop lounge
The event is kicked off at 7 with an outdoor performance by the North Fort Myers High School Drumline.
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MUSIC WALK DATES 2010
November 20th
December 18th
MUSIC WALK DATES 2011
January 22nd
February 26th (REVISED DATE)
March 19th
April 16th
May 21st
June 18th
July 16th
August 20th (1 Year Anniversary)
September 17th
October 22nd
November 19th
December 17th
FT. MYERS TOYOTA HOSTING THE “DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY”
Sunday, December 5th from 1pm -3pm
Live Leoma Lovegrove Interactive Painting
and Grand Kick Off Reception
Sunday, December 5th from 1pm -3pm
Live Leoma Lovegrove Interactive Painting
and Grand Kick Off Reception
Popular Art Exhibit Open for Viewing Through December
FORT MYERS, Fla. – November 23, 2010 – Ft. Myers Toyota “The Family Store” is the next stop for the “DOORS of Opportunity” exhibit. Utilizing doors donated to the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, which did not meet current code, artists purchased the doors for a nominal fee to create works of art. The DOORS of Opportunity exhibit has moved to the second floor Truck Center Gallery at Ft. Myers Toyota on Colonial Boulevard where they will be for sale. Doors are inventive, thought provoking and many have sculptural elements.
Curated by Kim Becker, Wes Fitch and Kathy Robinson, the DOORS of Opportunity will be open for public display starting with the 12-Hour Days Sales Event starting on Black Friday 26th and continuing through Monday, the 29th when the dealership will remain open extended hours from 8 AM to 8 PM.
The following weekend, Ft. Myers Toyota will host a grand afternoon reception on Sunday, December 5th at 1 PM. Leoma Lovegrove, a beloved local artist, will hold a live interactive painting experience ? using a door of a Toyota Tacoma provided by the Ft. Myers Certified Collision Center! The public is welcome to attend and enjoy refreshments and the show as part of the exhibit. There will also be live music by Elijah Green.
All doors are for sale and each participating artist will be donating funds from the sale of their door. Funds raised from door sales will go to the Homeless Coalition and toward further historical restoration of theSidney & Berne Davis Art Center .
Participants include artists, schools, organizations and businesses: Cesar Aguilera-Best in Show award winner, Pamela Allen, Mark Cranford, FGCU students, Lia Galletti, Andrea Guerrero, Fort Myers High School, Doug McGregor and Jim Crane, Leoma Lovegrove, Mel Meo, Annette Nelson, Debby Rennirt, Kathy Robinson -Vicki Green and Bonnie Bohn, Canterbury School and the YMCA Kids? Camp among others.
Sponsors include Pamela Templeton and Ft. Myers Toyota, Kiss Your Web, Learning in Motion, Luann Collins-Jaguar Data Systems, the Edison Restaurant and French Bread Oven.
ABOUT THE SIDNEY & BERNE DAVIS ART CENTER
The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center strives to bring world-renowned artists and performers to Southwest Florida for entertainment and educational outreach programs. It hosts concerts, art festivals, charity benefits, and gala events to support the arts and local community. Its outreach programs benefit local children and the disadvantaged who would not otherwise have the opportunity or access to experience world-class cultural enrichment at such an intimate level. By providing a venue for local and emerging artists, the Art Center serves as a platform for budding artists to showcase their work. For more information, please visit http://www.sbdac.com .
ABOUT FT. MYERS TOYOTA ? THE FAMILY STORE
Located at 2555 Colonial Boulevard, Pamela Templeton, Partner, and the Ft. Myers Toyota Store are proud supporters of arts and the Southwest Florida community. They are pleased to sponsor this exciting event and other charitable activities in Fort Myers. For information on upcoming events or dealership information, please visit http://www.FmToyota.com.
Leoma painting the Doors at
The DOORS of Opportunity
The DOORS of Opportunity
Doors are inventive, thought provoking and many have sculptural elements. Below are some examples from our local artists:
Kathy Robinson, Bonnie Bohn and
Vicki Green
Vicki Green
Fort Myers High School
Music Walk is this Saturday wow a lot of things going on.
On November 17th
Music Walk Saturday November 20th
Featuring original Reggae, Punk Rock, Folk, Indie, World Music, Live Comedy and much more in the Downtown Fort Myers River District.
The monthly Music Walk event returns Novemeber 20th for its fourth month. The downtown Saturday event features live music at over 18 venues, including restaurants, galleries and bars, plus a variety of street performers all over the newly renovated downtown Fort Myers River District. Music Walk venues showcase a variety of music, from acoustic soloists to punk rock, piano, steel drums and saxophone. The event is the largest of its kind regionally. Music Walk is an all ages event that starts at 7 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m. at many businesses. Free parking available.
Music Walk partners and venues include: HOWL Gallery/Tattoo, Red Rock Saloon, Spirits of Bacchus, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Space 39, Cafe Matisse, French Connection Cafe, Enjewel, Happenings Magazine, Hotel Indigo, Twisted Vine Bistro, Indigo Room, Harborside Event Center, Coloring The World, City Tavern, Downtown House of Pizza, World Famous Cigar Bar, Hideaway Sports Bar, Morgan House, The Veranda Restaurant, Market America Realty, and Edward Jones Financial.
Each month has brought larger crowds and more music, with an estimated 4,000 attendees to the October event. Music Walk is organized by Andy Howl of Howl Gallery/Tattoo with the help of Roger DiCiccio of Red Rock Saloon, Suzy Lewis of Spirits of Bacchus, and Jamie Kuser of Happenings Magazine. Music Walk exists under the umbrella of the River District Alliance, a non-profit organization that manages downtown events and unifies businesses in the River District.
Highlights of the Saturday, November 20th Music Walk include:
HOWL Gallery/Tattoo – Featuring local punk/indie bands Hot House, After the Fact, and Shunt Trip!? From 7-10pm. Also catch Hot House on WINK-TV Friday Nov 19th 8am to 9am promoting the event with a live acoustic set.
Sprits of Bacchus – Live Reggae music by Aiyb & Friends.
Red Rock Saloon – Featuring live music by the Gladezmen and Big E and the Lazy Texans.
French Connection – Live music by singer/songwriter Darrell House.
Space39 – Featuring Kat Epple world flutes & Nathan Dyke on drums/didjeridoo.
The Cigar Bar – Featuring live music by Clockwork.
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center – Comedy Night featuring host and headliner Chris Christiansen (aka Crazee CC), Magnum Jackson, Trey Sarver, Joe Mobley, Joe Simmons, Tommy Amado, Edward Deeson (aka Roadblock), and Mariannette Torres. Plus DJ Rage) and a special guest appearance by Memphis on the Radio.
Hideaway Sports Bar - A special charity event with performances by The Drunk Monkeys, Kapo Kings and Chasing Sparrows starting at 5pm
Downtown House of Pizza – Live music by Anthony Wayne
City Tavern – Live music by Headcount, starts at 10pm
Twisted Vine (formerly H2) – Live music by Steve Farst and Patrick Jerome
Street performers highlights include The Dixie Strollers and the North Fort Myers Highschool Drumline.
For more information visit the Music Walk website: www.fortmyersmusicwalk.com
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MUSIC WALK DATES 2010
November 20th
December 18th
MUSIC WALK DATES 2011
January 22nd
February 26th (REVISED DATE)
March 19th
April 16th
May 21st
June 18th
July 16th
August 20th (1 Year Anniversary)
September 17th
October 22nd
November 19th
December 17th
The “Doors of opportunity” show are coming to an end.
On November 17th
EventsFort Myers.com want to thank Kim Becker, Kathy ,Jim Griffith along with the rest of the staff for making this an enjoyable event. You have untill Thursday evening to see some of the fine Works the artist provided for their interpertations of using old doors from the center as their canvas along with the Doors music as a theme.
Gulfcoast Shakespeare Festival Nov 20-21
On November 17th
Fort Myers Art Walk Friday, Nov. 5; Saturday Art Fair Nov. 6
The next Fort Myers Art Walk is set for Friday, Nov. 5 in the downtown River District with several new art exhibits, followed by the expanded Saturday Art Fair on Nov. 6 in the Patio DE Leon.
The monthly Art Walk runs from 6 to 10 p.m. on the first Fridays. The November Art Walk will include more than a dozen art stops and will feature new art shows, live music, and the traditional after party.
Look for the seasonal Saturday Art Fair in the Patio de Leon. That event has new extended hours and now takes place from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It features 22 local artist vendors.
Some highlights of the Friday, Nov. 5 Art Walk:
- Art of the Olympians: Kayak and Sailing exhibition.
- Art League of Fort Myers: Reception for Welcome Back exhibit with an awards reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Arts for ACT Gallery: Opening reception for new exhibit featuring artists Diana Rutherford and Melissa Allen.
- Coloring The World: Opening of exhibit showcasing artist Elsa Morales.
- daas Gallery: Opening reception for show featuring sculptures of artist Kenneth D. Rowe.
- Gallery Showcase and Information Center at Iberia Bank(Bay view Court at First Street). New Art Walk T-shirts are available at this location as well as buttons, maps, and brochures.
- HOWL Gallery: Show featuring art from a new hybrid graphic novel based on Alice in Wonderland. More than 40 watercolor illustrations by Sugar Ninjas artist Cayce Moyer. Live music by Cosmic Mountain at 8pm.
- Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center: Opening for new exhibit “Doors of Opportunity.”
- SKS Photoshoot: Vocalists from the Young Artists Awards program will be performing from 6-8 p.m. The performance is in conjunction with a display from BIG ARTS.
- Space 39: Exhibit showcasing artist Michael Damico.
- The Oasis Condominiums/Renzos Designs: Exhibit featuring artist Joseph Swenarton.
Nearly 40 participants make Art Walk happen and they include the Alliance for the Arts, Art League of Fort Myers, Art of the Olympians, Arts for ACT Gallery and Boutique, Browtopia, Café Matisse, Cigar Bar, Coloring The World, Conch Sweet Corner Café, daas Gallery, Delicious Things, Digital Data Destruction, Downtown House of Pizza, Enjewel, Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers Redevelopment Agency, French Connection, Hampton Inn & Suites, Happenings A&E Magazine, Hideaway Sports Bar, Hotel Indigo, HOWL Gallery, Ichiban Japanese & Chinese Restaurant, Iberia Bank, Legacy Harbour Hotel & Suites, Market America Realty & Investments, Morgan House Restaurant, The Oasis Luxury Condos, Potomac Bead Company, Red Rock Saloon, Renaissance Creativity Center, River District Alliance, Rossy Fashion Accessories, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Select Transportation, SKS Photo Shoot, Space 39 Gallery, Spirits of Bacchus, Starbucks Coffee, Twisted Vine Bistro, The Veranda Restaurant, What’s Up Dogs?, and the Young Artists Awards Program.
Held the first Friday of every month from 6 to 10 pm., Art Walk features local and national artwork in the downtown art galleries and several art stops in the Fort Myers River District. The evening culminates with an after party at 10 p.m. The November after party will be held at Spirits of Bacchus on Hendry Street.
Another highlight of the very popular evening is the weekly Friday Night Live free concert series which takes place in the Patio de Leon. John Mooney will perform from 6 to 9 p.m.
Always a collector’s item, new Art Walk buttons will be available at galleries that night. Art Walk has its own T-shirt (in red or black). Shirts are available for a $12 donation at the Iberia Bank gallery showcase during Art Walk.
Spend a total of $100 or more during the event at participating stores and/or galleries and receive a free Art Walk t-shirt, while supplies last. Present receipts to claim shirt at IberiaBank, that night only.
A free shuttle service courtesy of Select Transportation Inc., with stops planned near the art venues, and parking at the Harborside Event Center will be available for Art Walk patrons. Shuttle stops include The Oasis Condominiums, Art of the Olympians, and Enjewel on First Street.
A map of Art Walk, transportation, and parking will be distributed by participating galleries. Art Walk is a rain or shine event. Art Walk was started by a group of art galleries and art enthusiasts and debuted in October of 2008. Art Walk is a River District Alliance event. For more information on Art Walk, participating galleries and links to gallery websites, visit www.fortmyersartwalk.com.
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