| Thursday, August 21 |
Dance with These Stars • Time: 3:00 PM |
| Where: All American Dance Studio • Downtown Fort Myers |
| Four-time world champion Wilson Barera and dance partner Elizabeth Cartier's appearance features a team match competition, local student talent, dinner, and a professional show. Doors open at 3PM Aug. 24, with a team match competition staged at 4PM among the students. After the competition, the floor will be open. A buffet-style dinner will be served at 7:30 PM. Dress is business dressy and reservations are required by Aug. 21, $30; $25, dinner and show; $10, show only. Information: 275-8159. |
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August Watershed Council Meeting • Time: 1:00 PM |
| Where:
Lee County Visitors & Convention Bureau • Fort Myers |
| The Caloosahatchee River and Estuary will be on the agenda.
Sharing the latest ideas about basin storage alternative and information on water reservations are Forest Michael, Transystems; South Florida Water Management District's division director of planning and resource evaluation division, John Mulliken; and supervising environmental scientist, Peter Doering Sr.
No charge to attend. |
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Tamiami Tale Tellers • Time: 7:00 PM |
| Where: The Grand Court • Fort Myers |
| Join the storytelling group every third Thursday each month for tellers and listeners. FREE. Information: 731-9694 or 543-4872. |
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105th Ride Home Celebration • Time: 3:00 PM |
| Where: Harley-Davidson • Fort Myers |
| Harley-Davidson of Fort Myers hosts a celebration. Activities start at 3PM and an official send-off of riders, led by Sheriff Mike Scott, will be held at 10AM Friday. Information: 275-4647. |
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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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Beginning Birding • Time: 10:00 AM |
| Where: Lovers Key State Park • Fort Myers Beach |
| Explore the prime birding areas of Lovers Key State Park with a park ranger and learn to identify the birds you see. Reservations required. Cost: Regular park entrance fee applies. Information: 463-4588. |
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Hurricane Seminar..... • Time: 1:00 PM |
| Where: BIG Arts • Sanibel |
| Hurricane Seminar for Sanibel Residents. Each attendee will receive a copy of the City of Sanibel's new publication, "A Citizen's Guide to the City of Sanibel's Emergency Electrical Power Generator Regulations", and 2008 Hurricane Re-entry hang-tags will be available for residents and property owners with appropriate documentation after the seminar. Cost: FREE. |
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| Friday, August 22 |
Don't Stop the Music! • Time: 5:00 PM |
| Where:8:00 PM Patio de Leon • Downtown Fort Myers |
| Don't Stop the Music! Lee County residents won't have to, as nights of live folk, bluegrass and other varieties of music continue through August in the Summer Concert Series in the Fort Myers River district. So far the events have drawn more than 260 people each night! Free parking is available at the Harborside Event Center.
This evening Grits and Gravy (R&B) For more information: 239-332-6813. |
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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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Black Island Kayak Tour • Time: 10:00 AM |
| Where: Lovers Key State Park • Fort Myers Beach |
| Join a park ranger for a relaxing 2-1/2 mile kayak tour to learn the history of Black Island and experience some of the wildlife that call the waterways of Lovers Key home. Cost: Included in park admission of $3 for vehicles with one individual; $5, for vehicles with up to eight individuals. Information: 463-4588 to register. |
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| Saturday, August 23 |
Imaginarium Celebration Birthday Event • Time: 11:00 AM |
| Where: The Imaginarium • Downtown Fort Myers |
| Join the celebration as the Imaginarium turns 13 years old! The festivities begin with special activities thoughout the day that include live animal demonstrations, a special super science show, face painting, make-and-take activities, radio remotes and much more. Don't' forget to top off with some delicious birthday cake and, the first 300 children receive a free giveaway. Visit the Lee County Family News and Happenings booth for your copy of the Imaginarium's official family magazine. Information: 337-3332 or 321-7430. |
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Big Boy Tech & Toy Expo • Time: 10:00 AM |
| Where:6:00 PM
Harborside Event Center • Downtown Fort Myers |
| The Florida Big Boy Tech & Toy Expo, is a powerful and cost effective marketing tool, specifically designed to reach thousands of men of all ages and interest. Face to face interaction, onsite sales and building relationships is what this concept is all about. You know your product best, and event marketing allows you and your sales team to directly affect your bottom line.
Variety is the key to this event, businesses include: Home, Yard and Garage Improvements, Automobiles, Boats, Trucks, Motorcycles, ATV's, Home Theaters, Computers, Sports, Health & Wellness, Jewelry, Travel, Finance, Water Craft and Florida Attractions. You can also look forward to free seminars, contests, prizes and demonstrations. |
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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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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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Concert Series... • Time: 7:00 PM |
| Where:10:00 PM Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club • North Naples |
| 23rd Annual "SummerJazz on The Gulf" Concert Series. The smooth sounds of jazz continue this summer with free concerts, beautiful sunsets, and refreshing breezes on the Watkins Lawn over looking the Gulf of Mexico. "SummerJazz on the Gulf" takes place one Saturday evening per month from 7-10PM through September. Crowd favorite, Women's Blues Revue, returns to perform blued, R&B, and classic soul songs. Free parking is available just north of the hotel at Lowdermilk Park with free trolley service running to and from the concert. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Coolers are not permitted. Informations: 261-2222. |
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Cruise-In and Benefit • Time: 8:00 PM |
| Where:10:00 PM Gulf Coast Town Center • San Carlos Park |
| DJ Tom Brooks and his wife, Darlene, will play all the oldies at this rain or shine event which includes vintage cars and benefits the family of slain Fort Myers police Officer Andrew Widman. The sheriff's office, and police and fire departments will also participate. The car show and activities are from 5-8PM followed by a live concert with the Jazz Pros from 8-10PM, free to show-car owners and free to spectators. Information: 229-8526. |
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| Sunday, August 24 |
Canoe Trip... • Time: 9:00 AM |
| Where:
Barefoot Beach Preserve • Bonita Springs |
| Canoe trip through the Estuary. Take a guided canoe trip through one of the most productive habitats and have family fun at 9AM Sundays through August 24. Cost: Free. Information: 252-4060 or visit online. |
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Wild Wizard Lab Show • Time: 2:00 PM |
| Where: Edison & Ford Winter Estates • Fort Myers |
| "The Wizard Invents", wild experiments exploring some of Edison's and Ford's inventions. $10. |
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Disney's High School Musical • Time: 7:00 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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Big Boy Tech & Toy Expo • Time: 10:00 AM |
| Where:5:00 PM
Harborside Event Center • Fort Myers |
| The Florida Big Boy Tech & Toy Expo, is a powerful and cost effective marketing tool, specifically designed to reach thousands of men of all ages and interest. Face to face interaction, onsite sales and building relationships is what this concept is all about. You know your product best, and event marketing allows you and your sales team to directly affect your bottom line.
Variety is the key to this event, businesses include: Home, Yard and Garage Improvements, Automobiles, Boats, Trucks, Motorcycles, ATV's, Home Theaters, Computers, Sports, Health & Wellness, Jewelry, Travel, Finance, Water Craft and Florida Attractions. You can also look forward to free seminars, contests, prizes and demonstrations. |
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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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Charity Golf Classic • Time: 8:00 AM |
| Where: Hammond Stadium • Fort Myers |
| 9th Annual Miracle Charity Golf Classic. This will be the 9th year that the Miracle have hosted this tournament to help the Foundation Fighting Blindness. An event that not only raises money for a good cause, but gives all participants the chance at great prizes, gifts and a fantastic day of golfing.
Join us as we, once again, throw a FUN IS GOOD twist on to a classic sport. Using slingshots, bats and whatever else we can think up, we'll make this year's Golf Classic one for the record books.
Space is limited and with the huge successes of the past, you had better not wait to sign up!
For more information or to register for the Charity Golf Classic, you can e-mail Chuck Ley, or call him at 239-768-4227. |
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| Monday, August 25 |
Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus • Time: 7:00 PM |
| Where: Tony Rotino Senior Center • Cape Coral |
| Have fun learning to sing barbershop style every Monday. Information: 275-0996. |
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Melodica Ensemble of SWFL • Time: 7:00 PM |
| Where: Island Vista Estates • North Fort Myers |
| Rehearsals are 7PM Mondays in the club house for those interested in forming a melodica ensemble. Must read music and bring music stand and instrument. Sheet music is furnished. Information: 995-2013. |
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Networking, Great Food, & Cartoonist • Time: 5:30 PM |
| Where:8:00 PM
Bianca's Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria • North Fort Myers |
| Join us for a great buffet dinner, professional networking for only $20.00.
We have a cartoonist on site to draw your Caricature for only $25.00. The raffle will benefit TLC Children's Home in Cape Coral. |
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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, August 26 |
Rummage Sale Fundraiser • Time: 9:00 AM |
| Where:2:00 PM Pine Manor Community Center • Fort Myers |
| All funds received benefit The Pine Manor Association, a private nonprofit agency that provides valuable resources and services to approximately 1,000 children and families at risk in Southwest Florida. Information: 275-5180 or 745-7463. |
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Miracle Baseball • Time: 7:05 PM |
| Where: Hammond Stadium • Fort Myers |
| Lakeland Flying Tigers @ Fort Myers Miracle.
Fort Myers Miracle Professional Baseball.
NASCAR Night: Rev up your engines! Fans will have a chance to win NASCAR prizes and race tickets.
For Ticket information call (239) 768-4210. |
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| Wednesday, August 27 |
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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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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Miracle Baseball • Time: 7:05 PM |
| Where: Hammond Stadium • Fort Myers |
| Lakeland Flying Tigers @ Fort Myers Miracle.
Fort Myers Miracle Professional Baseball.
For Ticket information call (239) 768-4210. |
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| Thursday, August 28 |
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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Miracle Baseball • Time: 7:05 PM |
| Where: Hammond Stadium • Fort Myers |
| Lakeland Flying Tigers @ Fort Myers Miracle.
Fort Myers Miracle Professional Baseball.
Midget Wrestling: The mighty mites grapple in the ring with the title belt on the line.
For Ticket information call (239) 768-4210. |
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Murder Mystery • Time: 6:30 PM |
| Where: Seminole Gulf Railway Dinner Train Theater • Fort Myers |
| "Caloosa Get Your Gun" Rootin' Tootin' Murder Mystery. Test your sleuthing skills as you ride with a Pinkerton agent, the cowboy who gets along better with animals than people, a former lab assistant to Thomas Edison and a famed sharpshooter. The Seminole Gulf Railway's murder mystery includes a five-course dinner served during the 3.5 hour train ride at 6:30PM Wednesdays and Thursdays and 5:30PM Sundays. $59 plus tax and gratuity. Information: 275-8467. |
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| Friday, August 29 |
Dinner Show • Time: 6:30 PM |
| Where: Lake Kennedy Senior Center • Cape Coral |
| Kahlua and Cream Dinner Show. Don and Leslie's musical show features a variety of music guaranteed to satisfy7 everyone. Doors open at 6:30PM and the show starts at 7PM. $22.00 Lake Kennedy Senior Center members, $32.00 non-members. Information: 574-0575. |
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Don't Stop the Music! • Time: 5:00 PM |
| Where:8:00 PM Patio de Leon • Downtown Fort Myers |
| Don't Stop the Music! Lee County residents won't have to, as nights of live folk, bluegrass and other varieties of music continue through August in the Summer Concert Series in the Fort Myers River district. So far the events have drawn more than 260 people each night! Free parking is available at the Harborside Event Center.
This evening John Mooney (Blues and New Orleans R&B). For more information: 239-332-6813. |
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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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Miracle Baseball • Time: 7:05 PM |
| Where: Hammond Stadium • Fort Myers |
| Tampa Yankees @ Fort Myers Miracle.
Fort Myers Miracle Professional Baseball.
Miracle Awards Night: We honor Miracle players for another great season.
For Ticket information call (239) 768-4210. |
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| Saturday, August 30 |
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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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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Miracle Baseball • Time: 7:05 PM |
| Where: Hammond Stadium • Fort Myers |
| Tampa Yankees @ Fort Myers Miracle.
Fort Myers Miracle Professional Baseball.
Fan Appreciation Fireworks: A special thank you to the fans, with another huge fireworks show.
For Ticket information call (239) 768-4210. |
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| Sunday, August 31 |
Miracle Baseball • Time: 1:05 PM |
| Where: Hammond Stadium • Fort Myers |
| Tampa Yankees @ Fort Myers Miracle.
Fort Myers Miracle Professional Baseball.
Final Regular Season Game: Your last chance to catch the Miracle in the 2008 regular season. Post-game sprint the bases.
For Ticket information call (239) 768-4210. |
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Disney's High School Musical • Time: 7:00 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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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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