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Charlotte Arts and Members Events
— Nov. 8 to Nov. 22, 2019 —
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Each event
title below is linked to the website where you can learn more about that event.
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
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The next email will be released Friday, Nov. 22. By Noon on Wednesday, Nov. 20, please follow "Submit Events, News and Opportunities" link above to provide information for both this e-newsletter (member events only) and the online cultural calendar (all arts and humanities events), member news, and opportunities for artists.
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Ongoing Events and Performances
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Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
| Sunday Noon to 6 p.m.
Port Charlotte Town Center Mall
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1441 Tamiami Trail between J.C. Penney and Dillards
Artists whose work will be on display at the Charlotte
Arts Gallery from
Nov. 14 to Dec. 29, 2019
, are Linda Ancil, Betty Beasley, Shelley Bell, Robert Broyles, Bob Gaunt, Kitt Moran, Larry Palmer, Joanna Stramara, Darlene Stone, Samantha Stone, Betty Teramo, and Tina Weida. See a
sample of the artists' work
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Reception
: Sunday, Nov. 17, 2 to 4 p.m.
Looking for Trouble
by Kitt Moran. Kitt's work will be on display at the Charlotte Arts Gallery after Nov. 14. Meet her and the other artists at the reception on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m.
November and December 2019
Receptions will be added to the website once details are confirmed.
- Gail Fazzina at Mid-County Library (2050 Forrest Nelson, Port Charlotte)
- Dedo at Cayo Costa Dental (316 Helen Avenue, Punta Gorda)
- Larry Palmer and Linda Soderquist at Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center (75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda)
- Bev Yankwitt at Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home (9400 Indian Springs Cemetery Road, Punta Gorda) Reception: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 5 to 7 p.m.
- Maryann Artesani at Kays-Ponger Uselton Funeral Home (635 East Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda)
- Natalie Terry at Charlotte County Administration (18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte)
- Larry Palmer, Sandra Manzke and Mary Lundeberg at Punta Gorda Airport (28000 Airport Road, Punta Gorda)
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Nov. 7 to Dec. 5: Joanne Stramara, watercolor artist, and Sam Harris, custom hand carved knife designer
November Guest artist: Donna Pape, oil painter
Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
113 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda
By Donna Pape.
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port
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210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
| Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nov. 12 to 30 in Goff Gallery: Florida Watercolor Society
In the Pink
by Beverly Yankwitt. Second Place in Harvest of Art.
Visual Arts Center Off-Site Exhibits
- The Wyvern Hotel (101 East Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda)
- Nix & Associates Real Estate (2421 Shreve St, Unit 111, Punta Gorda)
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Thursday to Sunday, Nov. 7 to 17,
7:30 p.m. except 2 p.m. on Sundays
Langdon Playhouse
1100 Market Circle, Port Charlotte
Four residents of a retirement home have had their life savings stolen by a smoothtalking financial advisor. Pandemonium ensues as the four retirees try to find a way to exact their revenge, recoup their losses and keep the authorities from discovering their plans. Cost:
$22, $11 students.
Nov. 21, Nov. 30 and Dec. 14.
7:30 p.m. except 2 p.m. on Sunday
Langdon Playhouse | 1100 Market Circle, Port Charlotte
During his 90-minute performance, Bill Gladwell will seemingly pull thoughts directly from your mind, predict what you’ll say before it comes out of your mouth, and read you like an open book. Cost: $22.
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Wednesday to Sunday, Nov. 26 to Dec. 15,
Thursday to Saturday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. |
Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.
Lemon Bay Playhouse
96 West Dearborn St., Englewood
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
Cost: $23, $14 students.
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One-Time Events
in chronological order. Events at Fishermen's Village are weather permitting.
Be sure to check out classes and workshops below
for events held on more than one night.
Friday, Feb. 8, 4 p.m.
Florida SouthWestern State College Auditorium, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda
Raffaele Ponti, maestro of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, with guest artists will feature the music and composers of the CSO season. Cost: $20. Similar events will be held prior to each concert.
Friday, Nov. 8, 5 to 9 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Five piece band performs country, line dance, Southern rock and audience requests.
Friday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Charlotte Performing Arts Center | 701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda
The first concert of the session pays special tribute to those who have served in the armed forces. Cost.
Saturday, Nov. 9, Noon to 4 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Enjoy Reggae, Calypso, Buffett and Marley performed on the Steel Pan.
Saturday, Nov. 9, 3 to 7 p.m.
21953 Belinda Ave, Port Charlotte
With more than 16 art displays and music by Leslie DaCosta.
Sunday, Nov. 10, 4 to 8 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Enjoy uplifting, lively tunes.
Sunday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Charlotte Performing Art Center (CPAC)
701 Carmalita Street, Punta Gorda
The rarely heard Concerto for Double Bass by Koussevitzky will feature the extraordinary Leonid Finkelshteyn on bass, and is a great opportunity to hear what this instrument is capable of when showcased. Maestro Ponti describes the piece as “a rare chance to hear the bass transformed into a solo voice as if it were a violin.” Finkelshteyn joins the Punta Gorda Symphony as a guest artist in the season opener. Pre-performance Talk: Musical Conversations with John Davis will be at 6:30 p.m. for all concert ticketholders.
Monday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m.
Cultural Center Theater | 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte
Enjoy the first performance of the season. Cost: Free for members, $20 non-members.
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to Noon
Florida SouthWestern State College Auditorium | 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda
Visit Florida's capital as it appeared 370 years ago -- a town where the local native Americans and Spanish settlers lived and worked in harmony and mutual support. Recreated on the actual site is a Franciscan mission church, a native council house, private residences and businesses along with a fort for defense. Cost: $15 members, $25 non-members.
Thursday, Nov. 14, 4 to 7 p.m
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Enjoy Reggae, Calypso, Buffett and Marley performed on the Steel Pan from Trinidad.
Phantoms Fall Grub Crawl
Thursday, Nov. 14, 5 to 9 p.m.
Support the Punta Gorda Symphony Orchestra and enjoy food samples from several restaurants in Punta Gorda. Call Janet Wilcox 813-708-3292 for reservations. Cost: $20.
Friday, Nov. 15, 5 to 9 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Enjoy country, rock and standards from the last 30 years with Paul's own songs that tell stories in his own way and time.
Friday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m.
210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Enjoy a night of dinner, dancing, and fun at the FUN Arts Festival Battle of the Brushes. Finished artwork will be revealed. Cost: $50.
Saturday, Nov. 16, Noon to 4 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Enjoy the music of the 50s, 60s and country.
Sunday, Nov. 17, 4 to 8 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Enjoy Reggae, Calypso, Buffett and Marley performed on the Steel Pan.
Reception
: Sunday, Nov. 17, 2 to 4 p.m.
Port Charlotte Town Center Mall
| 1441 Tamiami Trail between J.C. Penney and Dillards
Artists whose work will be on display at the Charlotte
Arts Gallery from
Nov. 14 to Dec. 29, 2019
, are Linda Ancil, Betty Beasley, Shelley Bell, Robert Broyles, Bob Gaunt, Kitt Moran, Larry Palmer, Joanna Stramara, Darlene Stone, Samantha Stone, Betty Teramo, and Tina Weida. See a
sample of the artists' work
.
. Gallery hours are
Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 6 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 18, 5 to 8 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Acoustic singer and musician well-known songs of many genres from the 60s to Pop, Rock and Country of today.
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1 to 4 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Enjoy Reggae, Calypso, Buffett and Marley performed on the Steel Pan.
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 11:30 am to 2:30 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Enjoy uplifting, lively tunes.
Thursday, Nov. 21, Noon to 3 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Enjoy country, rock and standards from the last 30 years with Paul's own songs that tell stories in his own way and time.
Thursday, Nov. 21, 4 to 7 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Enjoy Reggae, Calypso, Buffett and Marley performed on the Steel Pan.
Friday, Nov. 22, 5 to 9 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Acoustic singer and musician well-known songs of many genres from the 60s to Pop, Rock and Country of today.
Select future events
Saturday, Nov. 23, Noon to 4 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
National Slide Guitar Champion mesmerizes with his Contemporary folk, acoustic blues, roots rock, and American fingerstyle performance.
Sunday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m.
Charlotte Performing Arts Center | 701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda
Celebrate the Season with world renowned traditional and lighthearted music. The Charlotte Chorale is a 70-voice community choir. Cost: $25, $10 students.
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Events Held Each Week
Seven informal, philosophical discussion groups are held each week.
- Café Philo: Every Friday, 10 to Noon, Mid-County Regional Library (2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte)
- Café Philo, Every Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Punta Gorda Public Library (401 Shreve St.)
- Café Socrates, Every Friday, 2 to 4 p.m., Mid-County Regional Library (2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte)
- Café Philo, Every Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to Noon, South Port Square, Gables East Building (23023 Westchester Blvd, 4th Floor, Charlotte Harbor)
- Café Theo. Every Saturday, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Mid-County Regional Library (2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte)
- Café Philo. Every Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Florida Community Bank (125 Nesbit Street, Punta Gorda)
- Café Philo, Every Wednesday, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Englewood/Tringali Library (3450 N. Access Road, Englewood)
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. to Noon,
210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Join an eclectic group of painters, jewelry makers, and other crafty artisans who come together to create and share constructive advice. Cost: $2 donation.
Every Sunday, 3 to 4 p.m.
WKDW Radio invites all writers to read three minutes of their family-friendly poetry, short stories or novel. Sign up at 2:30 any Sunday at Common Grounds Meeting Hall (12735 Tamiami Trail, North Port) to read during a live broadcast from 3 to 4 p.m.
The public is welcome to the station's BYOB listening room during the taping.
Every Monday, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
Anyone with a desire to paint outside may join us any Monday October to May.
There are no fees and no instruction. For those who wish, at 11 a.m. paintings are shared and discussed. This group meets at a different location each week.
Every Monday, 10:30 a.m.
Mid-County Regional Library | 2050 Forrest Nelson Boulevard, Port Charlotte
Charlotte County Genealogical Society offers these free workshops to assist others in their quest for genealogical and historical information.
Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Mid-County Regional Library | 2050 Forrest Nelson Boulevard, Port Charlotte
Charlotte County Genealogical Society offers these free workshops to assist others in their quest for genealogical and historical information.
Every Tuesday, 2 to 3 p.m.
Listen to Dave Bise and Catherine Lucas talk about art from around the world.
Every Wednesday, Noon to 1 p.m.
Join hosts Marie LaBrosse and Loretta Martin
as they explore the eye-opening journey into the creative world of art. Explore the world behind the scenes where the artists and business people create for our enjoyment.
Info:
marie@kdwradio.com
, 941-815-6230 or 941-624-2912.
Every Thursday, 9 a.m. to Noon,
210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Join other artists in Goff Gallery and work on your portrait skills in any medium with live portrait models. Cost.
Every Friday, Noon to 1 p.m.
Join host Marie LaBrosse
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Classes and Workshops
Florida Southwestern State College, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda
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210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Join our art and wine evening adventure.
Creative, entertaining and memorable. Cost: $40 includes supplies, wine and snacks.
Anything BUT Canvas with Marki Raposa
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6 p.m.
The session begins with a glass of wine and ends with a finished painting on anything but canvas (e.g., wood, totes)
Let's Get Splashed with Marki Raposa
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m.
The session begins with a glass of wine and ends with a finished painting. Creative, entertaining and memorable.
Etched Wine Glasses with Belinda Duclos
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 6 p.m.
Create a set of playfully etched wine glasses that make great gifts.
Classes
Alcohol Ink Workshop with Jill Lindsay
Beginner and Intermediate: Nov. 18 to 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Beginner and Intermediate: March 30 to April 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Advanced: Feb. 17 and 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Learn how to create both abstract and realistic pieces with a unique and versatile medium. Cost: $280 members, $350.
Pine Needle Baskets Half-Day Workshop with Kathryn Erickson
Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also on Saturday, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, and March 28.
If you can sew, you can learn how to form pine needles into a piece of art. Learn to coil pine needles and finish basket on your own. Nothing but patience is needed! Cost: $80 members, $100.
Three-hour art classes for four or more students. Students provide their own materials, although I do help out beginners until they learn what materials they need.
Cost: $15.
5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port
Classes offered range from Photoshop to pottery to painting and more.
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte, 941-625-4175 x223.
Introduction to Quilling with Carol Berntsson
Monday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Quilling is essentially the art of paper sculpture which can be mastered easily following the basic technique and using the materials provided in this introductory workshop. Students will be provided with the materials and equipment that will enable them to develop a hobby that produces lovely accents, ornaments, and 3D pictures to enhance gifts and cards. Cost for class #WS-111 with supplies: $35 members; $38 non-members.
Lapidary-Cutting Stones with Tony Poliseno
Every Tuesday, Nov. 11 to Dec. 17, 6 to 8 p.m.
This class teaches the cutting of natural stones, including preparation of faceting stones into angles and shapes and into sparkling, polished gems for jewelry. Cost for class #702-2: $61 members, $69 non-members.
Open Studio-All Levels and All Mediums with Donna Birchfield
Every Tuesday, Nov. 12 to Dec. 17, 9 a.m. to Noon
All media -- oil, acrylics, soft and oil pastels, watercolor, pen and ink, colored pencils and drawing -- and all levels of instruction provided. Beginners and those interested in getting back to painting would enjoy this class. Cost for class #335-3: $56 members, $64 non-members.
Mix & Understand Color in Painting with David Petrelle
Every Tuesday, Nov. 19 to Dec. 17, 1 to 4 p.m.
The object of this class is to teach how to mix color and understand it. When you paint you also have to understand black and with values and all the tones in-between. Most people have trouble mixing color as beginners. They must learn the difference, how the eye mixes color, how each of us sees color, how color can change in different light and how it relates to its application in art. By understanding this, you can isolate what colors to purchase and how to set up your palate. Cost of class #380-2: $56 members, $64 non-members.
Watercolor All levels with Skip Mattie
Every Thursday, Nov. 21 to Dec. 19, 9 a.m. to Noon
Learn the basics of watercolor painting, the equipment needed such as paper, paints, brushes, etc., how to prepare and get the image on paper, and how to do washes and detail work. We will complete some paintings and the student can paint a favorite subject with assistance. Cost of class #337-2: $56 members, $64 non-members.
Paint Pour Adventures: The Basics with Pam Schmidt
Friday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Put down the brushes and pick up a cup because we are going to flip some paint onto a canvas. Start the adventure by learning the basics of acrylic paint pouring, also known as Fluid Art. This fun class is completely hands-on from mixing your own paints to flipping your own cups. You will quickly become addicted to this art form and amazed at the beautiful abstract painting that you will create with your very first canvas. You will learn the proper way of mixing your paints and loading your cups for the perfect pour. You will also learn how to manipulate the canvas to alter the flow and shape of your artwork. Cost for class #WS-1132 with supplies: $55 members, $58 non-members.
Clay Winter Candle Luminary with Pam Cox
Thursday, Nov. 26, 1 to 4 p.m.
Make a candle luminary with unglazed terracotta clay so that you will have a fantastic lighted decoration for your home or garden. All tools are provided but if you have experience with clay, you are welcome to bring your own. This is a fun workshop for beginners or those with some clay experience. Cost for class #WS-1145 with supplies: $38 members, $41 non-members.
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Support Charlotte Arts
- Become a member of Charlotte Arts. Your membership helps ensure the success and vibrancy of the entire cultural community. Memberships for artists, individuals and families are $50, nonprofit, government and university-based organizations are $75 and businesses are $100. If you already are a member, thank you. Please encourage others to support Charlotte Arts by becoming a member.
- Are you shopping on Amazon? Amazon will donate 0.5% to Charlotte Arts of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases.
- Purchase the "State of the Arts" license plate tags. A portion comes back to Charlotte County to support quality arts and humanities programs, including Arts in Education classroom grants.
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