September/October 2001

The Quiet Campaign: WGCU Fall Fund-raiser (throughout September), Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft. Myers, 941/590-2508

Secrets of the Sea Exhibition (through Sept. 15), Florida Adventure Museum, Port Charlotte, 941/639-3777

Dangerous Obsession (through Sept. 16), Florida Repertory Theatre, Arcade Theatre, downtown Ft. Myers, 941/332-4488

“Ding” Darling Wildlife Society Photography Contest (entries accepted through Oct. 1), J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel, 941/472-1100

Summer Art Show (through Oct. 1), BIG Arts, Sanibel, 941/395-0900

Other People’s Kids: Annual Members’ Exhibition (through Sept. 28), Lee County Alliance of the Arts, Ft. Myers, 941/939-2787

week of sept. 9-15
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Suzanne Vega with special guest Bob Hillman, Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 941/597-1900 or 800/597-1900.
14
Southwest Florida Women’s Pro-Am Bowling Tournament (through Sept. 20), Coral Lanes, Cape Coral, 941/226-4402
14
Smooth Jazz: Mitch Peters Trio in Concert, Waterside Shops at Pelican Bay, Naples, 941/598-1605
14
Newport Folk Festival, Naples Philhar-monic Center for the Arts, 941/597-1900 or 800/597-1900
14
Sundial Classic USTA-Sanctioned Tennis Tournament (through Sept. 16), Sundial Beach Resort, Sanibel, 941/395-6016
15
The 2001 Coastal Clean-Up, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, 941/
472-2329 or Keep Lee County Beautiful, Ft. Myers, 941/334-3488
15
Percussion Concert, Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 941/597-1900 or 800/597-1900

week of sept. 16-22
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Jazz Jam Session, Charlotte County Jazz Society, The Crazy Moon, Murdock, 941/766-9422
21
Smooth Jazz: Paul Rozmus Group in Concert, Waterside Shops at Pelican Bay, Naples, 941/598-1605

week of sept. 23-29
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Naples Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble Chamber Music I: Bach and Sons, Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 941/597-1900 or 800/597-1900.
25
Tony ’n’ Tina’s Wedding (through Oct. 22), Naples Dinner Theatre, Immokalee Road, Naples, 941/514-7827
28
Star Chefs of Southwest Florida, auction benefit for the March of Dimes, Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa, Punta Rassa, Ft. Myers, 941/433-3463
28
Friday Fest Benefit Concert: First and Main, to benefit Hope Hospice, The Bell Tower Shops, U.S. 41 and Daniels Parkway, Ft. Myers, 941/489-1221
28
Smooth Jazz: Jazz Central Station in Concert, Waterside Shops at Pelican Bay, Naples, 941/598-1605
29
Riverfront Arts and Crafts Exhibition (through Sept. 30), Centennial Park, downtown Ft. Myers, 941/332-6638
29
Home and Garden Show (through Sept. 30), Harborside Convention Complex, downtown Ft. Myers, 941/332-6888

week of sept. 30-oct. 6
4
Royal Palace Circus, Harborside Convention Complex, downtown Ft. Myers, 941/332-6888
5
The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra Classical—With a Kick! I: From Europe
to the Americas! Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 941/597-1900 or 800/597-1900.
5
Kiwanis Club of Sanibel-Captiva Fishing Tournament, 941/395-0328
5
Journey Through Art: Jack Duckett Watermedia Exhibition (through Oct. 26), Cape Coral Arts Studio, 941/574-0802
5
The Girls in 509 (through Oct. 13), Charlotte Players, Charlotte County Playhouse, Port Charlotte, 941/255-1022
6
New Age Lifeways Expo (through Oct. 7), Harborside Convention Complex, downtown Ft. Myers, 941/332-6888
6
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Annual Benefit Golf Tournament, Spring Run Golf Club, Bonita Springs, 941/278-0003, ext. 106
6
Computer Show (through Oct. 7), Harborside Convention Complex, downtown Ft. Myers, 941/332-6888
6
The Civil War (through Nov. 17), Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, Ft. Myers, 941/278/4422

week of oct. 7-13
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An Evening with Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra XL2, Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 941/597-1900.
7
Hispanic Heritage Festival, Centennial Park, downtown Ft. Myers, 941/332-6638
7
Free Birthday Bash, Children’s Science Center, Cape Coral, 941/997-0012
7
Second Annual Southwest Florida Folk and Blues Festival (through Oct. 8), KOA Kampgrounds, St. James City, Pine Island, 941/283-5166
12
Champagne Sips Doubles Pro-Am Charity Tennis Tournament (through Oct. 14), Sundial Beach Resort, Sanibel, 941/395-6016
13
2001 Lee County 5-K American Heart Walk, Centennial Park, downtown Ft. Myers, 941/498-9288
13
13th Annual St. Armands Art Festival (through Oct. 14), on the Circle and John Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, 954/472-3755

week of oct. 14-20
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Fourth Annual Marco Island Film Festival (through Oct. 21), venues throughout Marco Island, 941/642-3378
19
Wynonna, Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 941/597-1900 or 800/597-1900.
19
Oktoberfest (through Oct. 21, also Oct. 26-28), German-American Social Club, Cape Coral, 941/283-1400
20
Annual “Ding” Darling Days Celebration (through Oct. 21), J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel, 941/472-1100
20
Gun Show (through Oct. 21), Harborside Convention Complex, downtown Ft. Myers, 941/332-6888
20
Danny Morgan’s Large Paintings Exhibition (through Nov. 25), Phillips Gallery, BIG Arts, Sanibel, 941/195-0900
20
Jazz on the Green, to benefit the Children’s Hospital, Gateway Golf and Country Club, Ft. Myers, 941/939-3213

week of oct. 21-27
21
Annual Bailey Fest, Bailey’s Shopping Center, corner of Periwinkle Way and Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel, 941/1516
21
1964…The Beatles, Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, Ft. Myers, 941/278/4422
21
Jazz Jam Session, Charlotte County Jazz Society, The Crazy Moon, Murdock, 941/766-9422
23
Riverdance (through Oct. 28), Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Ft. Myers, 941/481-4849 or 800/440-7469
26
Friday Fest Benefit Concert: Confetti, to benefit the Humane Society of Lee County Inc., The Bell Tower Shops, U.S. 41 and Daniels Parkway, Ft. Myers, 941/489-1221
26
Halloween Extravaganza and Fall Festival (through Oct. 30), Lakes Regional Park, Ft. Myers, 941/461-7436
26
Oktoberfest (through Oct. 28), German-American Social Club, Cape Coral, 941/283-1400
26
Roy Hobbs Baseball World Series (through Nov. 18), various venues throughout Lee County, 941/226-4402
27
Swing for an Eagle: Fifth Annual CROW Benefit Golf Tournament, The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club, Sanibel, 941/472-3644
27
Women’s Show (through Oct. 28), Harborside Convention Complex, downtown Ft. Myers, 941/332-6888
27
Crafts Festival (through Oct. 28), downtown Sarasota, 954/472-3755

week of oct. 28-nov. 3
28
Columbia Artists Presents Hong Kong Ballet, The Last Emperor, Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 941/597-1900 or 800/597-1900.
28
Sepia Fashion Show, Harborside Conven-tion Complex, downtown Ft. Myers, 941/332-6888
28
Monofilament Madness: Marine Clean-up 2001, Keep Lee County Beautiful, throughout Lee County and Collier County, 941/334-3488
28
Swamp Buggy Races, Florida Sports Park, Naples, 800/897-2701
1
15th Annual American Sand Sculpting Festival (through Nov. 4), between Outrigger Resort and the Holiday Inn, Ft. Myers Beach, 941/454-7500
1
Twain by the Tail (through Dec. 1), J. Howard Wood Theatre, Sanibel, 941/ 472-0006
2
Ameriscapes: Kim Broome Oil Paintings Exhibition (through Nov. 30), Cape Coral Arts Studio, 941/574-0802
3
14th Annual Venice Art Festival (through Nov. 4), downtown Venice, 954/472-3755