Sea Grape Gallery, a cooperative fine art gallery

Annual Spring Courtyard Event: Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

60^th Anniversary Celebration

From the words of Thomas Jefferson's Testament of Freedom, to an outstanding arrangement of My Country 'Tis of Thee hailing the liberties that we hold dear, The Charlotte Chorale will perform music of American composers highlighting the beauty of our country, and the heritage and freedoms we share. The Chorale will wind its way in song up misty mountains, marvel in beautiful harmonies at sweeping vistas and make your heart jump to the rhythm of towns big and small as we celebrate the land of the free!

Visit the website for more details, including how to purchase tickets. Contact intunejazz@gmail.com.

Musicians are welcome to sit in with Mickey Basil, Jay Heavilin, Dave Morgan, Fred Capitelli and Buz Bisbano. Cost: $5 donation. Food and beverage service is available.

Bill Fredericks: most Fridays

Mickey Basil: every Saturday

Bob Page Trio: first and third Mondays of each month

Lori and Tony D'Iorio: second and fourth Mondays of each month

Tony Boffa Quartet: every Tuesday

Tim Goodman's Jazz Jam: every Wednesday

Michael D'Amore & Florida Band: March 17 - St. Patrick's Day

La Lucha with Ona Kirel: March 24

Kitt Moran Quartet: March 31

Terry Dotson & Dave Heveron: Friday, March 11, Noon to 4 p.m.

Paul Roush: Friday, March 11, 3 to 7 p.m.

Kat Orlando Duo: Friday, March 11, 5 to 9 p.m.

Kraig Kenning: Saturday, March 12, Noon to 4 p.m.

Dan Meadows: Saturday, March 12, 3 to 7 p.m.

Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey: Saturday, March 12, 5 to 9 p.m.

Paul Roush: Sunday, March 13, Noon to 4 p.m.

Darian Taylor: Sunday, March 13, 3 to 7 p.m.

Mark Syster: Monday, March 14, 4 to 8 p.m.

Paul Roush: Tuesday, March 15, Noon to 4 p.m.

Flatwater: Tuesday, March 15, 5 to 9 p.m.

Music Box: Wednesday, March 16, 4 to 8 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Thursday, March 17, Noon to 8 p.m.

Enjoy authentic Irish/Celtic music and dance of The Black Velvet Band (Noon to 3 p.m.), The Punta Gorda Bag Pipers (2 to 4 p.m.), Irish Musician Jeff Walton (4 to 8 p.m.), Emily Ann Thompson & Kel (Noon to 3 p.m.), Drake School of Dance students will perform traditional Irish dance (3:30 and 5:30 p.m.) and Kat Orlando Duo (3 to 7 p.m.) will perform variety and Irish tunes.

Terry Dotson and Dave Heveron: Friday, March 18, Noon to 4 p.m.

Southbound: Friday, March 18, 3 to 7 p.m.

John Patti: Friday, March 18, 5 to 9 p.m.

Paul Roush: Saturday, March 19, Noon to 4 p.m.

Darian Taylor: Saturday, March 19, 3 to 7 p.m.

Bob Schiele: Saturday, March 19, 5 to 9 p.m.

Performs acoustic and classic rock and originals, including Charlotte Harbor Moon.

Dan Meadows: Sunday, March 20, Noon to 4 p.m.

Paul Roush: Sunday, March 20, 3 to 7 p.m.

Dave Lapio: Monday, March 21, Noon to 4 p.m.

Steve Flagg: Tuesday, March 22, Noon to 4 p.m.

Beth Travers: Wednesday, March 23, Noon to 4 pm.

Paul Roush: Thursday, March 24, Noon to 4 p.m.

Austin James: Thursday, March 24, 3 to 7 p.m.

Steve Flagg: Thursday, March 24, 4 to 8 p.m.

John Patti: Friday, March 25, 3 to 7 p.m.

Kat Orlando Duo: Friday, March 25, 5 to 9 p.m.

Steve Flagg: Saturday, March 26, Noon to 4 p.m.

Austin James: Saturday, March 26, 3 to 7 p.m.

Mark Syster: Saturday, March 26, 5 to 9 p.m.

Dan Meadows: Sunday, March 27, Noon to 4 p.m.

Paul Roush: Sunday, March 27, 3 to 7 p.m.

The Oak Ridge Boys are a vocal quartet hailing from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States who formed in 1947. Since their debut, the band have released thirty three albums to date, and have become one of the truly legendary acts of southern gospel music. Cost: $45 to $59.

 Paint every Monday, 8:30 a.m. to Noon. Anyone with a desire to paint outside may join. There are no fees and no instruction. For those who wish, at 11:15 a.m. paintings are shared and discussed. This group meets at a different location each week. Details are posted on the website. Email peaceriverpainters@gmail.com. These events continue through May 9 and will resume Oct. 10, 2022.

Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association

PGICA offers a variety of classes and programs: art classes, crafting, and exercise classes, lectures on health topics, members’ world travels, financial seminars, and town hall meetings. All are open to the general public. Visit their website to learn more. Registration is required. Register at PGICA.org.

Award winning journalist and local author, Naomi Pringle, hosts her popular classic and contemporary foreign language film series. Come see these outstanding films on the big screen in our building’s spacious, air-conditioned auditorium. Pre-commentary and a post group discussion are included. English captions are provided. Cost: $35 for five classes or $8 at the door for one class.

Need a few hours of delightful creativity? Join local artist Mary Taglieri for a series of lessons geared toward beginner and intermediate artists. Mary’s paintings radiate the beautiful places where she has lived. Her art degree and 40 years of professional experience have won her many awards and her works hang in private collections around the world. Choose Tuesday or Thursday, whichever fits your schedule. Contact Mary at 941-979-0901 for supply list. Cost: $175 for four sessions.

Want to connect in a special way with friends or relatives? Patti Boese will lead you in a creative card making session that will make your correspondence feel special. You will create four cards using pre-cut designs while learning new techniques. Instructor provides all supplies. Contact Patti at 941-875-5850 or patti_boese@comcast.net if you have questions.

For beginner and intermediate painters. Lionel Lewis will have class focus on representational and non-representational abstract painting while encouraging “outside the box” artistic thinking. There will be an emphasis on the principles of design, color value, texture, and balance. Cost: $180 for six sessions.

Artists whose work will be on display from January through April 2022:

Charlotte Arts is pleased to provide an online directory of artists, cultural non-profits and cultural businesses. With up to four images from each one, you can attend a virtual museum of Charlotte County-area art!

Charlotte Arts members Tina Weida, Rosana Halprine and B&D Nature Photography will display their art.

Kelly Reark's art will be on display through

Carolyn Walega's art is on display. She will be their featured artist in April.

Bird of Paradise by Howard Spielman

Award-winning artist, creator and executive producer of television shows and author Howard Spielman invites interested art collectors to his Port Charlotte home studio by appointment. *Please Note: There is absolutely no obligation to purchase anything at a home studio visit. He is making this offer so as to make his neighbors in the surrounding community aware of his art. At your visit you can view more than 80 original works of art of varied subjects from florals to landscapes to abstracts and more. Receive a demonstration of Howard’s unique working method he uses to produce his art. Enjoy wine and cheese in a beautiful waterfront setting. Receive a studio discount on all art purchases. Custom sizes are available and art can be shipped. To preview Howard’s art or to make an appointment visit howardspielman.com, 941-875-3942 or highrdwest@aol.com.

Alex Haak is opening his home exhibit of more than 25 oil paintings every Saturday afternoon. Email him by Friday to confirm hours and directions to his Port Charlotte residence.

Behind the Notes Lecture Series

This lively and informative lecture includes an appearance by a guest musician who will be on stage during the Sunday concert. Topics often include a composer’s artistic themes, distinguishing characteristics of their work, or comparisons of different conductors’ recordings of the same piece of music. Cost: $25.

Celebrate the season finale and Judy Garland’s 100th birthday to the lush original orchestrations of Get Happy, Over the Rainbow, The Trolley Song, and other popular songs! After-party celebration included.

Concert ticket-holders can continue their music appreciation through this regularly scheduled pre-concert talk an hour before show time. Musical conversations will illuminate the music on the concert’s program.

Bion Cantorum, a non-profit vocal ensemble, is seeking singers at all levels for its July 4 concert. Rehearsals start May 10. Must be able to read music and blend with other voices. Some solo work may be needed. Rehearsals are on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Punta Gorda (25250 Airport Road, Punta Gorda). All concerts are at 3 p.m. on Sundays. For further information, contact Jean Finks at 941-626-1070, Joan Byron at 941-661-1553 or Denny Ausman at 941-204-2900. (The March 13 concert has been cancelled.)

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