| Wednesday, July 23 |
"An Evening With..." • Time: 7:00 PM |
| Where:9:00 PM Center for the Arts • Bonita Springs |
| "An Evening With Compton & Bennett". Well-known satarists Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett bring their all new, rock'n'roll revue "Sandy Bottoms and the Jimmie Buffet. $20 league members; $25 non-members. For reservations: 495-8989. |
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Networking Event • Time: 11:00 AM |
| Where:1:30 PM
Colonial Country Club • Fort Myers |
| Only $15 for lunch www.thebridgenetworking.com for more info.
Open networking, commercials, & display tables. RSVP thebridgenetworking@hotmail.com or Michele 239-225-5019 |
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Wizard of Oz • Time: 8:00 PM |
| Where:
Broadway Palm Theater • Fort Myers |
| The classic movie musical comes to life on stage with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and Toto too! You'll hear all your favorite songs such as Somewhere Over the Rainbow, We're Off to See the Wizard and Follow the Yellow Brick Road. There is a summer special for children 18 and under, tickets are just $18 for dinner and the show.
Phone: 239-278-4422 |
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Wizard of Oz • Time: 1:15 PM |
| Where:
Broadway Palm Theater • Fort Myers |
| The classic movie musical comes to life on stage with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and Toto too! You'll hear all your favorite songs such as Somewhere Over the Rainbow, We're Off to See the Wizard and Follow the Yellow Brick Road. There is a summer special for children 18 and under, tickets are just $18 for dinner and the show.
Phone: 239-278-4422 |
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Books and Bats II • Time: 7:05 PM |
| Where: Hammond Stadium - Lee County Sports Complex • Fort Myers |
| Celebrate the Miracle's summer reading program. Kids 12 and under are invited to read four books during summer and earn Dunkin' Donuts goodies. The Fort Myers Miracle will play against the St. Lucie Mets. $7 box seats; $5 general reserved seats. South Fort Myers. Information: 768-4210. |
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Molded Chocolate Class • Time: 6:30 PM |
| Where:9:00 PM
Norman Love Confections • Fort Myers |
| From April through July, Pastry Chef Norman Love will share some of the techniques he uses to create the chocolate indulgences that are ranked No. 1 in the nation. Love, along with his team of artisan pastry chefs, will lead eager participants in the step-by-step process of making exquisitely beautiful chocolates.
Love has planned six evening molded chocolate classes April 30; May 14 and 22; June 25; and July 9 and 23. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. with a wine reception and typically end around 9 p.m. with a sweet treat.
The cost is $95 per person, per class. Classes are limited to 20 students, so early reservations are encouraged. Due to health and safety regulations, closed toe shoes, minimal jewelry and sleeved shirts are required. For more information or to make reservations, call Lisa at 239-561-7215. |
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The Secret Garden • Time: 8:00 PM |
| Where:
Sugden Community Theatre • Naples |
| The show is performed by The Naples Players. A lonely, headstrong little girl who is orphaned is sent to live with an uncle who is still grieving over his bedridden son and the loss of his wife. She discovers hope in a secret garden. Tickets are $10 for children younger than 18, $30 for adults. There's also a dinner-theater package involving Vergina restaurant for $48 per person. Call 239-263-7990 or visit online. |
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| Thursday, July 24 |
Ballroom Dancing • Time: 5:00 PM |
| Where:9:30 PM Cape Coco's • Cape Coral |
| Join members of USA Dance and learn the cha cha or polish your tango, fox trot, rumba, swing, hustle, merengue, line dancing and other dance step favorites. Call: 565-7957 or 334-3782. |
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Farmers' Market • Time: 7:00 AM |
| Where:1:00 PM Outdoors • Downtown Fort Myers |
| The Downtown Fort Myers Farmers' Market, year-round market, is open every Thursday. The summer hours are from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm and has been temporarily moved to Edwards Drive, along the Caloosahatchee River.
The Fort Myers Market is a "green market" where consumers may purchase fruits, flowers, vegetables, palms, plants, local seafood, and ethnic specialties. A "green market" sells commodities that are eaten or grown. Non-edible items such as soaps, lotions, or candles must be made from an agricultural product and vendors must be involved in some aspect of the process. Crafts are not available.
The Downtown Fort Myers Market, in existence for 14 years, provides vendors with convenient market facilities to sell their products or commodities.
For more information about becoming a vendor, email the marketmanager@cityftmyers.com or call 239-461-2623. |
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Wizard of Oz • Time: 8:00 PM |
| Where:
Broadway Palm Theater • Fort Myers |
| The classic movie musical comes to life on stage with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and Toto too! You'll hear all your favorite songs such as Somewhere Over the Rainbow, We're Off to See the Wizard and Follow the Yellow Brick Road. There is a summer special for children 18 and under, tickets are just $18 for dinner and the show.
Phone: 239-278-4422 |
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Love and Laughter Tour • Time: 7:00 PM |
| Where: Laugh In Comedy Cafe • Fort Myers |
| The combination speed dating, live comedy, music, dancing, socializing and big dose of plain old fun features comedian Marvin Lee. Make reservations at Cupid.com/PreDating. $35 per person. Information: 479-5233. |
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The Secret Garden • Time: 8:00 PM |
| Where:
Sugden Community Theatre • Naples |
| The show is performed by The Naples Players. A lonely, headstrong little girl who is orphaned is sent to live with an uncle who is still grieving over his bedridden son and the loss of his wife. She discovers hope in a secret garden. Tickets are $10 for children younger than 18, $30 for adults. There's also a dinner-theater package involving Vergina restaurant for $48 per person. Call 239-263-7990 or visit online. |
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| Friday, July 25 |
Sychronized Swim Show • Time: 6:30 PM |
| Where: Cape Coral Yacht Club • Cape Coral |
| Performances are free. 6:30PM Friday; 10:00 AM Saturday. Information: 542-3903. |
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The Marx Brothers Film Festival • Time: 6:00 PM |
| Where: Cultural Park Theatre • Cape Coral |
| Come dressed as your favorite Marx Brother for a costume contest to be held during a reception from 6-7PM in the lobby followed by the showing of "A Night At The Opera", $12. Information: 772-5862. |
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Hawaiian Luau • Time: 6:30 PM |
| Where: Lake Kennedy Senior Center • Cape Coral |
| Enjoy the tropical breezes as the Lake Kennedy Center celebrates it's annual luau with special guest Tona Wong. Doors open at 6:30PM with the performance at 7PM. $22, Lake Kennedy Senior Center members; $32, non-members. 574-0575 for reservations. |
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Wizard of Oz • Time: 8:00 PM |
| Where:
Broadway Palm Theater • Fort Myers |
| The classic movie musical comes to life on stage with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and Toto too! You'll hear all your favorite songs such as Somewhere Over the Rainbow, We're Off to See the Wizard and Follow the Yellow Brick Road. There is a summer special for children 18 and under, tickets are just $18 for dinner and the show.
Phone: 239-278-4422 |
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Wine Tasting & Auction/TLC Children's • Time: 6:00 PM |
| Where:
Vino 100 • Fort Myers |
| After Hours Bridge Networking Evening Event - July 25, Friday 6:00 p.m. Vino 100, The Park Shops at Andrea Lane
Wine Tasting & Silent Auction for TLC Children's school supplies & clothes. Visit www.tlccomplex.com for more information on TLC.
Please RSVP to www.thebridgenetworking@hotmail.com. $15.00 per person at the door for the wine and food. |
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The Secret Garden • Time: 8:00 PM |
| Where:
Sugden Community Theatre • Naples |
| The show is performed by The Naples Players. A lonely, headstrong little girl who is orphaned is sent to live with an uncle who is still grieving over his bedridden son and the loss of his wife. She discovers hope in a secret garden. Tickets are $10 for children younger than 18, $30 for adults. There's also a dinner-theater package involving Vergina restaurant for $48 per person. Call 239-263-7990 or visit online. |
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| Saturday, July 26 |
Sychronized Swim Show • Time: 10:00 AM |
| Where: Cape Coral Yacht Club • Cape Coral |
| Performances are free. 6:30PM Friday; 10:00 AM Saturday. Information: 542-3903. |
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Wizard of Oz • Time: 8:00 PM |
| Where:
Broadway Palm Theater • Fort Myers |
| The classic movie musical comes to life on stage with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and Toto too! You'll hear all your favorite songs such as Somewhere Over the Rainbow, We're Off to See the Wizard and Follow the Yellow Brick Road. There is a summer special for children 18 and under, tickets are just $18 for dinner and the show.
Phone: 239-278-4422 |
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The Secret Garden • Time: 8:00 PM |
| Where:
Sugden Community Theatre • Naples |
| The show is performed by The Naples Players. A lonely, headstrong little girl who is orphaned is sent to live with an uncle who is still grieving over his bedridden son and the loss of his wife. She discovers hope in a secret garden. Tickets are $10 for children younger than 18, $30 for adults. There's also a dinner-theater package involving Vergina restaurant for $48 per person. Call 239-263-7990 or visit online. |
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| Sunday, July 27 |
Wizard of Oz • Time: 1:15 PM |
| Where:
Broadway Palm Theater • Fort Myers |
| The classic movie musical comes to life on stage with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and Toto too! You'll hear all your favorite songs such as Somewhere Over the Rainbow, We're Off to See the Wizard and Follow the Yellow Brick Road. There is a summer special for children 18 and under, tickets are just $18 for dinner and the show.
Phone: 239-278-4422 |
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Wizard of Oz • Time: 7:00 PM |
| Where:
Broadway Palm Theater • Fort Myers |
| The classic movie musical comes to life on stage with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and Toto too! You'll hear all your favorite songs such as Somewhere Over the Rainbow, We're Off to See the Wizard and Follow the Yellow Brick Road. There is a summer special for children 18 and under, tickets are just $18 for dinner and the show.
Phone: 239-278-4422 |
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The Edisons of Fort Myers • Time: 2:00 PM |
| Where:3:00 PM Edison & Ford Winter Estates • Fort Myers |
| Author Tom Smoot presents historical photographs, maps and other archival materials which take a very personal look at Fort Myers' most famous resident, Thomas Edison. Smoot will be available to sign and personalize his book, "The Edisons of Fort Myers: Discoveries of the Heart". Free. Information: 334-3419. |
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The Secret Garden • Time: 2:00 PM |
| Where:
Sugden Community Theatre • Naples |
| The show is performed by The Naples Players. A lonely, headstrong little girl who is orphaned is sent to live with an uncle who is still grieving over his bedridden son and the loss of his wife. She discovers hope in a secret garden. Tickets are $10 for children younger than 18, $30 for adults. There's also a dinner-theater package involving Vergina restaurant for $48 per person. Call 239-263-7990 or visit online. |
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| Monday, July 28 |
Family Beach Walk • Time: 9:00 AM |
| Where: Gulfside City Park • Sanibel |
| Meet at Sanibel's Gulfside Park for a one-hour exploration of the J.N."Ding" Darling Refuge's gulf-front Perry Tract at 9AM every Monday through August. Free walk; parking fee applies. Information: 472-1100 ext.233. |
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| Tuesday, July 29 |
Cinema Under The Stars • Time: 8:00 PM |
| Where: Gulf Coast Town Center • Fort Myers |
| Enjoy refreshments and free showing of "Bee Movie" at the Market Plaza Stage. Part of a series of showings held Tuesday in June and July to benefit Stand Tall, a organization that raises money for children who have suffered from abuse and neglect. Picnics, lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Information: 267-0783. |
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'Staycation' Anyone? • Time: 7:00 PM |
| Where:8:00 PM East County Regional Library • Lehigh Acres |
| With today's high gas prices, some people are skipping their traditional summer vacation and opting for "staycations" near home. Mike Fischer of the Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau will present a program for adults on things to do and places to go. Free. Information: 461-7305. |
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| Wednesday, July 30 |
Breakfast Networkers • Time: 7:45 AM |
| Where:9:00 AM Perkins • Cape Coral |
| Come join fellow businesses and network. The cost is your breakfast. This is a great way to network and get your business name out to other businesses. We meet every other Wednesday morning. |
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Happy Birthday Henry Ford • Time: 9:30 AM |
| Where:11:00 AM Edison & Ford Winter Estates • Fort Myers |
| The Estates celebrates the 145th birthday of Henry Ford at "The Mangoes", the winter estate of the Ford family, in a morning celebration with cake, demonstration of Ford engines, antique car show, and a special presentation by the Estates summer "Eager Engineer" campers, free admission for celebration. Tours of the Edison & Ford Estates are $20 for adults and $11 for ages 6-12. Information: 334-7419. |
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Wizard of Oz • Time: 8:00 PM |
| Where:
Broadway Palm Theater • Fort Myers |
| The classic movie musical comes to life on stage with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and Toto too! You'll hear all your favorite songs such as Somewhere Over the Rainbow, We're Off to See the Wizard and Follow the Yellow Brick Road. There is a summer special for children 18 and under, tickets are just $18 for dinner and the show.
Phone: 239-278-4422 |
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The Secret Garden • Time: 8:00 PM |
| Where:
Sugden Community Theatre • Naples |
| The show is performed by The Naples Players. A lonely, headstrong little girl who is orphaned is sent to live with an uncle who is still grieving over his bedridden son and the loss of his wife. She discovers hope in a secret garden. Tickets are $10 for children younger than 18, $30 for adults. There's also a dinner-theater package involving Vergina restaurant for $48 per person. Call 239-263-7990 or visit online. |
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| Thursday, July 31 |
Farmers' Market • Time: 7:00 AM |
| Where:1:00 PM Outdoors • Downtown Fort Myers |
| The Downtown Fort Myers Farmers' Market, year-round market, is open every Thursday. The summer hours are from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm and has been temporarily moved to Edwards Drive, along the Caloosahatchee River.
The Fort Myers Market is a "green market" where consumers may purchase fruits, flowers, vegetables, palms, plants, local seafood, and ethnic specialties. A "green market" sells commodities that are eaten or grown. Non-edible items such as soaps, lotions, or candles must be made from an agricultural product and vendors must be involved in some aspect of the process. Crafts are not available.
The Downtown Fort Myers Market, in existence for 14 years, provides vendors with convenient market facilities to sell their products or commodities.
For more information about becoming a vendor, email the marketmanager@cityftmyers.com or call 239-461-2623. |
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Disney's High School Musical • Time: 7:30 PM |
| Where:
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre • Fort Myers |
| Disney's High School Musical - On Stage!
The Southwest Florida professional theatrical premiere of this worldwide sensation comes to Broadway Palm!
Gabriella, a shy, brainy new student, and Troy, the captain of the basketball team, discover a shared love of singing when they meet at a karaoke contest. Watch what happens as Troy and Gabriella surf the tricky tides of peer pressure and follow their dreams and score the leads in the big school show and a place in each other's hearts.
(Based on the Disney Channel Original Movie )
You may now purchase tickets online or simply call the box office at 239-278-4422. |
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Wizard of Oz • Time: 8:00 PM |
| Where:
Broadway Palm Theater • Fort Myers |
| The classic movie musical comes to life on stage with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and Toto too! You'll hear all your favorite songs such as Somewhere Over the Rainbow, We're Off to See the Wizard and Follow the Yellow Brick Road. There is a summer special for children 18 and under, tickets are just $18 for dinner and the show.
Phone: 239-278-4422 |
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Wizard of Oz • Time: 1:15 PM |
| Where:
Broadway Palm Theater • Fort Myers |
| The classic movie musical comes to life on stage with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and Toto too! You'll hear all your favorite songs such as Somewhere Over the Rainbow, We're Off to See the Wizard and Follow the Yellow Brick Road. There is a summer special for children 18 and under, tickets are just $18 for dinner and the show.
Phone: 239-278-4422 |
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Disney's High School Musical • Time: 1:15 PM |
| Where:
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre • Fort Myers |
| Disney's High School Musical - On Stage!
The Southwest Florida professional theatrical premiere of this worldwide sensation comes to Broadway Palm!
Gabriella, a shy, brainy new student, and Troy, the captain of the basketball team, discover a shared love of singing when they meet at a karaoke contest. Watch what happens as Troy and Gabriella surf the tricky tides of peer pressure and follow their dreams and score the leads in the big school show and a place in each other's hearts.
(Based on the Disney Channel Original Movie )
You may now purchase tickets online or simply call the box office at 239-278-4422. |
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Miracle Baseball • Time: 7:05 PM |
| Where: Hammond Stadium • Fort Myers |
| Clearwater Threshers @ Fort Myers Miracle.
Fort Myers Miracle Professional Baseball.
Miracle Jounalism Camp: Ages 9-18 can learn more about sports broadcasting from local radio, print and TV journalists.
For Ticket information call (239) 768-4210. |
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The Secret Garden • Time: 8:00 PM |
| Where:
Sugden Community Theatre • Naples |
| The show is performed by The Naples Players. A lonely, headstrong little girl who is orphaned is sent to live with an uncle who is still grieving over his bedridden son and the loss of his wife. She discovers hope in a secret garden. Tickets are $10 for children younger than 18, $30 for adults. There's also a dinner-theater package involving Vergina restaurant for $48 per person. Call 239-263-7990 or visit online. |
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