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Play: Wife Begins at 40
October 28, 29 & 30*
Evening performances, 7:30 p.m.,
*Matinee, 2 p.m.
Charlotte Players Langdon Playhouse
1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte
George and Linda Harper's 17-year marriage has gone stale. When nothing works and they're faced with divorce, circumstances make them realize that they still care about each other, that marriages need effort and to be renegotiated from time to time, and that theirs is certainly worth a second chance. General Admission Seating: $18 Adults; $9 Students.
Info: Box Office (941) 625-4175, ext 220
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Michael Hirst Plays at FishVille
Friday, October 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Fishermen's Village is a fun place to hang
out and listen to local musicians...check
George Moss Duo Plays at FishVille
Friday, October 28, 5-9 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
George Moss Duo is playing in Fishermen's Village in the Center Court. Stop by to check them out. Info:
www.fishville.com
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A Tribute to Motown and Beyond
with the Brown Suga Duo
Friday, October 28, 7 p.m.
Cultural Center
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte
Join Brown Suga's founder, Vince Brown, and the lovely Celina Rodriguez as they treat you to an evening of great Motown Music along with other great hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Advance Tickets: $10 for Cultural Center members (limit 2); $12 for non-members and day of. Info: www.theculturalcenter.com
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Rocky Horror Picture Show
Friday, October 28, 10 p.m.
Englewood Event Center
3069 S. McCall Road, Englewood 34224
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 British-American musical horror comedy film. The production is a parody tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the 1930-1970s. The film stars Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon,
and Barry Bostwick. FREE ADMISSION.
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Chris G Plays at FishVille
Saturday, October 29, 5-9 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Come listen to Chris G. playing live music
at Fishermen's Village in the Center Court.
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Paisley Craze:
Linda Ronstadt Tribute
Saturday, October 29, 7-9 p.m.
Cultural Center Theater, 2280 Aaron Street
Port Charlotte
Paisley Craze demonstrates that 60's music was the most important turning point in pop music history with its Linda Ronstadt Tribute -- "You're No Good", "That'll be the day", "Blue Bayou" and so much more. Special guest Michael White as Aaron Neville. Tickets: All seats are reserved. $13 for Cultural Center members (limit 2) and $15 for non-members; Day of Show: $15. Purchase tickets:
www.theculturalcenter.com
, at the Box Office, or call (941) 625-4175, x221.
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"Jazz Jam":
Charlotte County Jazz Society
Sunday, October 30, 1-4 p.m.
Kingsway Country Club
13625 SW Kingsway Circle, Lake Suzy, FL 34269
New, bigger location! Sit in or just come and enjoy some great jazz. Mike Moran on piano, Vince Evans on bass and Mike Parmelee on sax.
Other dates: November 27, December 18, January 29, February 26, March 26, and April 30. Tickets: Free for Jazz Society Members; $5/Adult. Info: (941) 766-9422, email
intunejazz@gmail.com, or
www.ccjazz.org
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Monday, October 31, 8:30 a.m.
Bayshore Live Oak Park
23157 Bayshore Road, Port Charlotte 33980
The park has great water views of Charlotte Harbor, the bridge and Punta Gorda. There are huge oak trees and lots of shade, free parking and restrooms.
www.peaceriverpainters.com
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Drew Gale Plays at FishVille
Monday, October 31, Noon-3 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Fishermen's Village is a fun place to hang out and listen to local musicians...check out Fingerstyle Guitarist Drew Gale near Good 'Ole Days Coffee Café. Info:
www.fishville.com.
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Mural Unveiling at The VAC
Monday, October 31, Noon
Visual Arts Center
210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Unveiling of large mural and ribbon cutting for the Fine Arts Festival. Libations and preview of artwork in Rebecca Hall, no charge. Treat yourself to lunch at the Ravenous Rhino food truck
in the VAC parking lot.
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Poetry Reading/Book Signing:
Elizabeth A.I. Powell
Monday, October 31, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Florida SouthWestern State College, Room O-11
26300 Airport Rorad, Punta Gorda
Elizabeth A.I. Powell will read her poetry followed by a Q & A session and book signing. The author has published two books of poetry: "The Republic of Self" a New Issue First Book Prize winner, and "Willy Loman's Reckless Daughter: Living Truthfully Under Imaginary Circumstances", winner of the 2015 Anhinga Robert Dana Prize. Her poetry has appeared in many literary publications. This is a FLAC Writers Circuit event.
Cost: Free and open to the public. Info: Madelon Becker, Peace River Center for Writers, (941) 637-3514 or
www.prcw@fsw.edu.
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Drew Gale Plays at FishVille
Tuesday, November 1, Noon-3 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Fishermen's Village is a fun place to hang out and listen to local musicians...check out Fingerstyle Guitarist Drew Gale near Good 'Ole Days Coffee Café. Info:
www.fishville.com.
Michael Hirst Plays at FishVille
Wednesday, November 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Check out Michael Hirst near Good 'Ole Days Coffee Café. Info:
www.fishville.com.
Victorian Luncheon
November 2, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Visual Arts Center
210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Victorian luncheon and one-woman show, "Muses to the Masters: A Pre-Raphaelite Tea Party" presented by Seva Anthony. Luncheon catered by Trabue. Tickets: $40 VAC members/$50 non-members. Reservations for tables of 10 available.
Info:
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Victorian Hats with Patt Bacon
Thursday, November 3, 9 a.m.-Noon
Visual Arts Center
210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
No experience needed and no sewing involved. Use your creativity and have fun! Participants need to bring a plain hat... beach hat, straw hat, felt hat, etc.. in the size, shape and color you want. Wear your hat at the VAC's Fine Arts Festival events! Cost: $25 VAC members/$35 non- members. Info: www.VisualArtCenter.org
or (941) 639-8810.
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Symphony's "Composer's Luncheon"
Thursday, November 3, Noon-1 p.m.
Punta Gorda Woman's Club
118 Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda
The Phantoms of the Orchestra's monthly luncheon program focuses on Aaron Copland, one of the three composers featured in the November 13th inaugural symphony concert of the 2016-2017 season. The program will include a live performance by Paul Urbanick on violin, Dolores Smith and Judy Kaff at the piano, as well as a multi-media musical presentation. Cost: $15 (soup, salad, dessert, one glass of wine). Reservations required: Symphony Office, (941) 205-9743 by Noon on Tuesday, November 1st.
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Leslie DaCosta Plays at FishVille
Thursday, November 3, Noon.-3 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Check out Leslie DaCosta near Good 'Ole Days Coffee Café.
Info:
www.fishville.com
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Ingroov Big Band
Thursday, November 3, 2-4 p.m.
(First and Third Thursdays,
November-April)
Cultural Center (Centennial Hall)
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte
Ingroov plays twice a month during season in Centennial Hall. Be sure to mark your calendar:
November 3 and 17
December 1 and 15
January 5 and 19
February 2 and 16
March 2 and 16
April 6 and 20
Admission: $2.
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A Taste of Opera: Gulfshore Opera
Thursday, November 3
6:00 p.m. Cocktails, 6:30 Dinner
Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club
4400 Lister Street, Port Charlotte
Join Dr. David and Stephanie Klein and Dr. Mark Asperilla as they host Gulfshore Opera's A Taste of Opera. Chefs prepare to order your selection from the Venetian pasta buffet including an assortment of meats and seafood as well as vegetables and sauces, and more. After great Italian food, The Gulfshore Tenors will sing Italian opera and love songs of the past 50 years.
They are joined by the lovely soprano, Natalia Salazar of Punta Gorda. Tickets: $65 includes dinner,
one drink, and entertainment.
or (239) 529-3925.
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Book Discussion:
Part of VAC's Fine Arts Festival
Thursday, November 3, 6-7 p.m.
Copperfish Books
103 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda
Diane Madsen presents,"Cracking the Code of the Canon: How Sherlock Holmes Made His Decisions". Book discussion as part of the Visual Art Center's Fine Arts Festival. Free.
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Michael Hirst Plays at FishVille
Friday, November 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
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Tiki Tom Plays at FishVille
Friday, November 4, 5-9 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Live music at Fishermen's Village with Tiki Tom
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The Goldtones:
Burnt Store Presbyterian Church
Friday, November 4, 7 p.m.
Burnt Store Presbyterian Church
11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda
The Goldtones are Florida's hottest Doo-Wop group, singing all your favorite songs from the 50's and 60's like Little Darlin, Teenager in Love, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Only You, In the Still of the Night, You Belong to Me, I Believe, Sweet Little Sixteen, Run Around Sue, Turn Around, Bye Bye Love and many more of those golden oldies. Cost: Free; a free will offering will be accepted. Info: (941) 639-0001 or
office@bspconline.org.
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Concert: Soul Asylum
Friday, November 4, 7:00 p.m.
Englewood Event Center
2069 S. McCall Road, Englewood
After forming as Loud Fast Rules in Minnesota, the band changed their name and debuted as Soul Asylum in 1984. Soul Asylum saw its most success in 1992 with the Grammy Award-winning single, "Runaway Train."
The band is touring to promote its 11th full-length album, Change of Fortune.
Reserved Seat Tickets: $22.50++, $25++, $27.50++, $30++
Maiden Cane
Friday, November 4, 7 p.m.
Cultural Center
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte
A high energy, concert event featuring the live performance of Southwest Florida's favorite arena rock band. Join Maiden Cane on a chronological journey through the 70's and the 80's featuring the biggest arena rock favorites: Journey, Boston, Bon Jovi, Styx, Foreigner, Deep Purple, and more. Advance Tickets: $15, $13 for Cultural Center members (limit 2);
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Brett Wiscons Plays at FishVille
Saturday, November 5, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Check out singer Brett Wiscons in Center Court. Info: www.fishville.com
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Saturday Night Art
Sue Shore and Dedo: Portside
Saturday, November 5, 5-8 p.m.
Portside Tavern
3636 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
The Portside presents its first art event, featuring Sue Shore's sculpture and Dedo's wall art.
Music includes Tiki Tom and L.A. Daniels.
Info: (941) 626-7082.
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Barry, Billy & The Beatles:
A Musical Odyssey
Saturday, November 5, 7 p.m.
Cultural Center Theater
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte
This imaginative six-piece production...from provocative arrangements of such BEATLES classics as Eleanor Rigby, And I Love Her and others to Brian Gurl's expressive renditions of BARRY MANILOW'S hits such as Mandy, Bandstand Boogie, Could It Be Magic. Gurl is also a dramatic Piano Man and poignant And So It Goes by BILLY JOEL. Tickets: All seats reserved. Advance tickets: $21 and $19 for Cultural Center members (limit 2); Day of Show: $21. Purchase tickets: www.theculturalcenter.com
, at the Box Office, or call (941) 625-4175, x221.
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Art on the Harbor
Sunday, November 6, 11-4 p.m.
Four Points by Sheraton
33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda
Art, fine crafters, authors, and live music
featuring Michael Hirst and Chris G.
Free admission. Free parking.
Great food available at TT's Tiki Bar on site.
A fun Sunday on the Harborwalk!
Info: (
941) 764-8100 or
"Let Freedom Ring": Concert Band
Sunday, November 6, 3 p.m.
Cultural Center Theater
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte
The Charlotte County Band, under the direction
of Mr, Bob Miller, would like to invite everyone
to the season's opening concert -- Let Freedom Ring -- honoring the brave men and women who have served our country in the various branches of the armed services. The broad mix of patriotic music spans the period from our country's earliest times through the current day.
The rest of the season includes:
December 11 - " Sounds of Christmas Joy"
January 15 - "Clarinet Candy"
February 12 - "Music the World Over"
March 12 - "Curtains Up"
April 9 - "Spring Potpourri"
Season tickets: $65. Single concert tickets: $12 in advance, $11 for Cultural Center members and $13 on the day of the show. Tickets are available online at www.theculturalcenter.com,
at the Box Office, or (941) 625-4175.
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Drew Gale Plays at FishVille
Monday, November 7, Noon-3 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Come see Fingerstyle Guitarist Drew Gale in Fishermen's Village near Good 'Ole Days Coffee Café. Info:
www.fishville.com
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Charlotte County Big Band:
Tribute to Count Basie
Monday, November 7, 7-9 p.m.
Cultural Center
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte
Advance Tickets: $12 Reserved Seats.
Info:
(941) 625-4175, ext. 221.
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Drew Gale Plays at FishVille
Tuesday, November 8, Noon-3 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Fishermen's Village hosts Drew Gale near Good 'Ole Days Coffee Café. Info: www.fishville.com.
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Film: "Effie Gray"
Tuesday, November 8, 1-3 p.m.
FGCU
117 Herald Court, Suite 211
Downtown Punta Gorda
Free movie viewing and discussion of "Effie Gray". Part of the VAC's Fine Arts Festival. www.VisualArtCenter.org
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Michael Hirst Plays at FishVille
Wednesday, November 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Enjoy singer/guitarist Michael Hirst near Good 'Ole Days Coffee Café. Info:
www.fishville.com.
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Paul Rousch Plays at FishVille
Thursday, November 10, Noon-3 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Live music with Paul Rousch near Good 'Ole Days Coffee Café. Info:
www.fishville.com.
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Mixed Media Art
Thursday, November 10, 1-4 p.m.
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte
Mixed media art, no beginners. Cost: $62
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Michael Hirst Plays at FishVille
Friday, November 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Hang out with your friends and listen to local musician Michael Hirst. He'll be playing near Good 'Ole Days Coffee Café. Info:
www.fishville.com
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Evening at Ascot: VAC Fine Arts Festival
Friday, November 11, 4-9 p.m.
Visual Arts Center
210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
An Evening at Ascot horse race, followed by after-race festivities including appetizers catered by Trabue, cash bar, Irish music by Trinity and Irish dancing by Gillian McCormack of Fiddle N' Feet. $50 VIP ticket with terrace viewing and libations. $35 grandstand seating. Info: www.visualartcenter.org
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Chris G Plays at FishVille
Friday, November 11, 5-9 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Live music by Chris G in the Center Court!.
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Artist Demo
Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
An artist's demo will be held at Creations at the Village. Info: www.fishville.com
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"Story Time for Kids"
Saturday, November 12, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
(Second Saturday of each month)
Copperfish Books
103 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda
Monthly story time at Copperfish Books. FREE! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Info: (941) 205-2560
4th Annual Arcadia Plein Air Paint-out
and "Wet Paint" Sale
Saturday, November 12
Wet Paint Sale and Judging at 2 p.m.
McSwain Park, Arcadia
Artists:
Register by November 1st
for discount and goodie bag!
Artists & art lovers:
Save the date! Be sure to attend!
or (863) 703-0373.
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Leslie DaCosta at FishVille
Saturday, November 12, 5-9 p.m.
Fishermen's Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Dixieland Jazz music in Center Court!
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Check Out the Cultural Calendar
on the Charlotte Arts Website!
Looking for more fun things to do?
to check the Charlotte Arts website calendar, available 24/7
so that you and your friends can plan your next cultural get-together.
Join in on the fun!
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Palm Auto: David Sussman
Now-October 31
Palm Auto Mall,
Lincoln Showroom
2021 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda
Be sure to stop by to see some of the latest work of local photographer David Sussman.
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Mayhem, Chaos & Confusion
Multimedia Exhibit
Now-November 4
Mondays-Fridays 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Visual Arts Center
210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Multimedia exhibit "Mayhem, Chaos & Confusion" delves into the broad spectrum
of current events, abstractions, and emotions.
Most art in this fascinating exhibit is available
(941) 639-8810.
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Gina Battle: "Direction and Destiny"
Englewood Art Center
305 South McCall Road
Gina Battle presents a solo exhibit in the Mangrove Gallery featuring her abstract work. Additional abstract work will be showcased
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Watercolor and More at UU Gallery
Now-November 29
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
1532 Forrest Nelson Boulevard, Port Charlotte
Six talented artist/instructors from the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda display their jewelry, sculptures, and watercolor paintings. You'll be treated to work by Patt Bacon, Jim Beech, Nancy Colby, and Don Melander who will show watercolor paintings that capture the imagination. Belinda Duclos devises jewelry
that is unusual, colorful and alluring and
Susan Shore sculpts figures that are fluid and fascinating.
Info: (941) 627-4303.
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Punta Gorda Farmers Market
Every Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Downtown Punta Gorda, across from the
Historic Charlotte County Courthouse at the
corner of W. Olympia and Taylor Street
Live music from 8:30-ish to 12:30-ish at the "Best Small Market in Florida" the Punta Gorda Farmer's Market features a variety of vendors - including Florida artists, and so much more.
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Every Sunday
History Park
501 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda
Enjoy the Punta Gorda Historical Society's Farmers Market. Most Sundays you will be treated with live music by local musicians.
Info: (941) 380-6814.
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1st Annual Holiday Grub Crawl
Join the Phantoms of the Orchestra on Tuesday, December 6 from 5-9 p.m. to enjoy the sights and sounds of downtown Punta Gorda at holiday season while sampling the bill of fare from the finest local restaurants!
Tickets: $20. Info: (941) 205-9743 to reserve your spot. Proceeds benefit
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.
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Kaya Forman's Book Launch: Billy
Congratulations to Punta Gorda's newest author, Kaya Forman, seen here at her recent book launch at Laishley Marina.
Chorale Welcomes
New Members...Great Season
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Janet Sims, Mary Ellen McMahon, Mary Argeros,
Jerri Marsee and Dell Patterson
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The Charlotte Chorale has welcomed five
new members as the organization prepares
for its 28th season of high-quality
choral performances.
Under the direction of Dr. William Dederer, the Chorale will present its first concert on December 10. "Memories of Christmases Past" will feature more than 65 voices along with pianist, Dolores Smith, and student musicians from Lemon Bay and Charlotte High Schools. The spring series will offer "Mozart to Mancini" on March 4, with full orchestral accompaniment, and "Made n America" on April 22. All concerts will be held at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center in Punta Gorda and begin at 4 p.m. Individual and season tickets: (941) 204-0033. Info: www.charlottechorale.com.
Sea Grape Announces
"Artists of The Month":
Anne Tuttle and Bonnie Benande
Anne Tuttle focuses on maritime art,
capturing the beauty of this area's coastal scenes.
Anne works in colored pencil, combining her love
of drawing, detail, and color into a clean, uncluttered look. In addition
to working in colored pencil and graphite,
Anne uses a technique that dates back
to the Old Masters to create delicate
Silverpoint drawings.
Bonnie Benande studied the art of wheel thrown pottery while living in North Carolina. Locally, Bonnie has studied with many distinguished local potters. Bonnie incorporates seashells, palm trees, and sea life into her work. She focuses on creating stoneware that blends function with art. Her uniquely glazed pieces represent artwork designed to be used and are lead-free and microwave and oven safe.
In this day of cell phone photography, many people do not use their single lens reflex digital cameras. Instead of collecting dust, this would be a great donation to Charlotte County Public Schools art teachers that teach shutter speed and aperture. To make a donation, contact Ellen Harvey, CCPS Curriculum Specialist for Fine Arts, at (941) 255-0808, x3178 or Ellen.Harvey@YourCharlotteSchools.net.
Lise Lindsay Joins Sea Grape
Sea Grape Gallery is pleased to welcome Lise as their newest artist! Lise is a nine-year resident of Punta Gorda, having grown up in Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Lise now works in many mediums including glass, metals, clay, fabric, and acrylics and currently focuses on fused glass, having studied with a number of well-known glass artists.
Additional member artists are being sought
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Bisque It Studio Presents
"Mugs for Cops"
Bisque It Studio
1931 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Your help is needed! The goal is to hand-paint
a coffee mug for each and every Charlotte County Deputy Sheriff and Jail Detention Officer in Charlotte County. A total of 460 mugs
are needed!
Paint Sessions:
Every Friday, 6-8 p.m.
Every Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
Or, schedule a private group painting session.
Cost: $10 + tax. Ages 11 and up.
Info: Call new Charlotte Arts members
Liz or Hank at (941) 624-5955.
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Victorian Jewelry with Belinda Duclos
November 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Visual Arts Center
210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Use the hydraulic press to create a lovely Victorian cameo earring and bracelet set in copper or silver. Copper is included in price.
For silver, add $10. No experience necessary. Bring a brown bag lunch, cold beverages provided. Cost: $60 VAC members/$70 non-members. Info:
www.VisualArtCenter.org
or (941) 639-8810.
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Beading Class
Tuesday, November 1, 1-3 p.m.
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte
Beading-beginners and intermediate. Cost: $36 Cultural Center members; $42 non-members.
Class: Glass Fusion
Tuesday, November 1, 1-3 p.m.
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte
Glass fusion, basic. Cost: $36 Cultural Center members; $42 non-members. Info: www.theculturalcenter.com
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Crochet & Woven Scarf Making
Tuesday, November 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte
Crochet and woven scarf making for all levels. Cost: $14 Cultural Center members; $20 non-members. Info: www.theculturalcenter.com.
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Stained Glass
Wednesday, November 2, 9 a.m.-Noon
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte
Stained glass instruction. Cost: $75 Cultural Center members; $81 non-members.
Beading Bazaar & Jewelry Making
Thursday, November 3, 1-2:30 p.m.
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte
Bead bazaar and jewelry making for all levels. Cost: $15 Cultural Center members; $18 non-members. Info: www.theculturalcenter.com
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Abstract Art
Friday, November 4, 9 a.m.-Noon
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte
Abstract art for all levels. Cost: $75 Cultural Center members; $81 non-members.
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Acrylic Landscape
Friday, November 4, 1-4 p.m.
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte
Acrylic landscape painting, all levels welcome. Cost: $75 Cultural Center members; $81 non-members. Info: www.theculturalcenter.com.
Etched Wine Glass Workshops
Saturday, November 5, 2-4 p.m.
Wednesday, November 16, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, December 3, 2-4 p.m.
Visual Arts Center
210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Grab your friends for some fun!
Class participants will create a set of playfully etched wine glasses that are dishwasher safe and won't fade over time.
No experience necessary. All materials included to make a set of 4 glasses. Cost: $45.00 for 4 glasses. A
dditional glass $5 each.
Info:
www.VisualArtCenter.org
or (941) 639-8810.
Monotype Printing
Monday, November 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Visual Arts Center
210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Students will choose a painting to copy and learn a simple watercolor technique to make a print without a press. Images will be printed on 11"x15" archival watercolor paper suitable for a 16"x20" frame. Basic supplies are included, however you may wish to bring your own watercolor brushes. No experience is necessary and all levels are welcome. Cost: $50 VAC members/$65 non-members. Info: www.VisualArtCenter.org
or (941) 639-8810.
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Vincent Van Gogh - Insane or Genius
Mondays, November 7 and 14, 10 a.m.-Noon
Florida Gulf Coast University
117 Herald Court, Punta Gorda
Vincent Van Gogh was one of the most prolific artists of all time, producing well over 2,000 works in his short life. In this course we will explore the life of the man, his works and his letters. At the end of this course you will be better able to deal with the question of his sanity. HC1215. Instructor: Dr. Sharon MacLaren. Cost: $32. (941) 505-0130.
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Acrylic Painting
Tuesday, November 8, 9 a.m.-Noon
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte
Acrylic painting, all subjects and levels.
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Thursday, November 10, 10 a.m.-Noon
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte
Make your own greeting cards. Cost: $20 Cultural Center members; $23 non-members. Info: www.theculturalcenter.com
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Vietnam: Myth
Thursdays, November 10, 1-3:00 p.m.
Florida Gulf Coast University
117 Herald Court, Suite 211, Punta Gorda
A presentation of widely held opinions that are at variance with statistical records provided by the Veteran's Affairs Administration and the Department of Defense. Questions of who served, how many, PTSC, homelessness, health issues, education, age and race are a few of the segments addressed in this session. HC1313. Instructor: Dr. Ronald Suciu. Cost: $18.
Chasing & Repousse
with Kay & Tom Benham
Saturday, November 12 &
Sunday, November 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Visual Arts Center
210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Spend a fun weekend creating your own bracelets using Chasing & Repoussé. Experienced and newbies of the process both welcome. Equipment, tools and base metal provided; students provide their inspiration. The first project will be a basic design in copper. Students should be able to complete 2 projects. Students can bring their own sterling silver for a second project. Cost: $225.00, plus $15 for materials. Info: www.VisualArtCenter.org
or (941) 639-8810.
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Open Studio: FGCU
Every Thursday at 9 a.m.-Noon
Florida Gulf Coast University
117 Herald Court, #211, Punta Gorda
Enjoy six weeks of ongoing art in the company of other artists. Beginner, intermediate or advanced - all are welcome. This course is especially good for those who wish to develop creativity and improve their painting skills in the medium and style of their choice.
The rest is all painting, having a good time while creating beautiful art, and sharing tips with each other. HC9000. 18 hours total. Facilitator:
Dr. Deanna Housfeld. Cost: $45.
Info: (941) 505-0130.
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Visual Arts Center offers fine art and craft classes in a variety of media including watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, photography, pottery, stained glass, doll making and more. Talented instructors provide personal instruction to students of all skill levels, from beginner to expert. Day, evening and weekend classes in 4-12 week sessions. Limited space.
Cost: $80 and up
Info/Register: (941) 639-8810 or
info@visualartcenter.org
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Sarasota School of Glass
offers classes 5 days
a week --
Jewelry, vases, party platters, and more!
Check out the classes for youth and adults
at the Alliance of the Arts in Lee County
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Fine Arts, dance classes, craft classes, and private music lessons are available at the
Cultural Center of Charlotte County. Info at
www.theculturalcenter.com or call
(941) 625-4175, x223.
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Charlotte Arts:
Artists
and Authors
for 3rd Annual Art on the Harbor
Booth space is still available for this year's Art on the Harbor. The show will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
on Sunday, November 6, Harborside
at Four Points
by Sheraton.
The event will give Southwest Florida artists
and authors the opportunity to showcase their latest works and event-goers will have the opportunity to purchase beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces of art and books by local authors.
Live music features Michael Hirst
and Chris G.
an application.
Deadline: October 31.
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Harvest of Art: VAC
Harvest of Art is Charlotte County's oldest and most prestigious annual juried exhibit. The exhibit is open to all painting, pen & ink, pencil, scratchboard, handprinting techniques, 2D collage, and digital graphic art. Digital graphic art is a new category that is art wholly created using a digital computer program. Photography, computer enhanced art, and 3D artworks are NOT eligible. Cost: $15+
. Display: November 5-December 9.
Info:
www.VisualArtCenter.org
or (941) 639-8810
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Receiving: November 4, 9 a.m.-Noon
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Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society:
Juried Open Aqueous Exhibition
This will be a Juried
"
Open Aqueous
" exhibition; entries matted and framed under Plexiglas. The show is open to all artists residing in the counties bordering the West Coast of Florida. Entry fees: $20 per painting for members; $30 for non-members. Artists may enter one or two paintings per show. Cash prizes.
Click
www.suncoastwatercolorsociety.com
for full prospectus
Show Dates:
November 12-December 15
Receiving at Englewood Art Center:
Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m.-Noon
Reception: Saturday, November 19,
4:3
0 -
6:00 p.m.
Off the Wall: 200 Under 200
Alliance for the Arts in Lee County invites 100 members to submit 2 original 2D or 3D artworks for exhibit. All works must be for sale. This cash-and-carry exhibit will provide a shopping experience for art lovers of all kinds!
Entries due: Monday, November 14
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Second Punta Gorda Quickdraw:
Monday, January 16, 2017
Presented by the Peace River Painters and the Visual Arts Center, this is a fun and friendly competition where artists have 3½ hours to depict picturesque, historical Punta Gorda in the medium of their choice. Registration is limited
to 50 2D artists, first come first served with no guarantee that space will be available day of the event.
Registration is $20; $5 discount for registration up to January 1, 2017.
One painting may be submitted per artist. Judge: Joseph Palmerio. Prizes are in the form of ribbons and merchandise. Artwork will be displayed for sale in the Goff Gallery at the Visual Arts Center January 16-February 3.
All artwork sales must go through the Visual Arts Center, with 30% benefiting the Visual Arts Center to support programming.
Full info (including collectors preview and reception info and registration):
Early Registration Deadline: January 1
Peace River Painters:
Annual Show
Anyone who has painted with Peace River Painters during the past two years may enter
the Annual Show. The work does not have
to be plein air, but must be representative
of Southwest Florida.
Receiving will be held on January 4th and January 11th from 2-4 p.m. A Gala Reception will be held on January 18, 2017, 5-7 p.m. in the Goff Gallery. Removal will be on January 31st.
The Annual Show Prospectus is available at: http://www.peaceriverpainters.com
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5th Annual Art of the River:
February 3-4, 2017
The Desoto Arts Council seeks artists for its annual Art of the River, held in Arcadia at the South Florida State College campus.
It is open to all artists in the Peace River watershed and beyond.
The show will promote awareness of our natural resources as inspiration and solace for artists and communities. 2D and 3D works are accepted and cash awards will be given.
All works must be based on past or present life in the Peace River Valley and the natural Florida environment or the rich cultural heritage of the area. A reception will be held on Saturday, February 4 as part of the Rio de la Paz Festival. Entry Information for both at:
www.desotoartscouncil.org.
Deadline: January 13
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Artists Village and Indie Market
at "Alive After 5"
Monthly on the "Third Thursday" from Now-April 2017, Charlotte Arts will host an Artist Village and an Indie Market area at the Downtown Punta Gorda's "Third Thursday" event. Gallery Walk, as the event that has affectionately been known for 12+ years, is being re-vamped:
-- New name and branding -- "Alive After 5"
-- Additional entertainment
-- Food trucks
-- Artists Village and Indie Market
In order to keep prices low for consumers, booth prices for the Artists Village and Indie Market are just $15/event for Charlotte Arts members and $20/event for non-members.
To find out more e-mail Leigh Murray, Program and Events Coordinator for Charlotte Arts,
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Peace River Quilters Guild
Friday, October 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
(Meets every Friday)
Faith Lutheran Church (Zalman Hall)
4005 Palm Drive, Punta Gorda
A "Show And Tell" mini-show is put on by the members following the monthly business meeting on the second Friday of every month.
All the other Fridays are devoted to working
on individual projects or special classes set
up by the education committee.
Upcoming Meetings:
Friday, November 4
Friday, November 11
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Tuesday, November 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
(First Tuesday of each month)
Punta Gorda Library
424 W. Henry Street,
Punta Gorda
This group gives ALL local writers, independent of which groups they belong to, the opportunity to read their latest work to a group of like-minded people. It is free and there's nothing
to join...just the opportunity to read a short piece of work and solicit the opinions of fellow writers. Bring a few copies so others can check
for errors and punctuation. Feel free to just come
to listen and enjoy.
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Suncoast Writers Guild
Saturday, November 4, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
(First Saturday every month)
Elsie Quirk Library
100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood
Short Business meeting followed by guest speaker or writing exercise. Info:
www.suncoastwriters.com
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Great Writers
Monday, November 7, 1-3 p.m.
(First and Third Mondays)
Mid-County Library, Room B
Forrest Nelson Boulevard, Port Charlotte
This is a free program with certified writing teachers and authors and is sponsored
by Charlotte County Community Services.
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Poetry Pod
Friday, November 11, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
(Second Friday each month)
Englewood Art Center
350 S. McCall Road, Englewood
Members and guests read and critique poetry. Info: www.suncoastwriters.com.
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Long Writers Group
Saturday, November 12, 10:30-12:30 a.m.
(Second Saturday each month)
Elsie Quirk Library
100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood
Long Writers meeting and discussion about writing professionally published longer works (>25,000 words). Info:
www.suncoastwriters.com.
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Stimulating Topics...
Stimulating Dialogues...
Coordinated by Charlotte Arts, Cafés
stimulate real dialogue about the
larger questions of life.
Informal, philosophical discussion
groups
like these
are held all over the world.
Groups vary in size
from 5 to 20 people.
Different weekly topics at each group.
Cafe Philo is FREE. No
RSVP needed.
Café Philo
Fridays -
10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Mid-County Regional Library
2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., PC
Café Philo
Fridays -
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Punta Gorda Public Library
424 W. Henry Street, PG
Café Socrates
Fridays -
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Mid-County Regional Library
2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd, PC
Café Philo
Saturdays -
10:30 a.m. - Noon
South Port Square, Gables East Building, 23023 Westchester Blvd, 4th Floor
Charlotte Harbor
Café Theo
Saturdays -
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Mid-County Regional Library
2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd, PC
Café Philo
Tuesdays -
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Florida Community Bank
125 Nesbit Street, PG
Café Philo
Wednesdays -
3:00 - 4:30 Englewood/Tringali
Library
3450 N. Access Road, Englewood
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