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Charlotte Arts
— July 2, 2021 —
Charlotte Arts and member events through July 16, 2021.
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All events are free unless otherwise noted. COVID-19 precautions remain in effect.
Many of Charlotte Arts' member organizations have announced their 2021-2022 season. Some details are provided below!
If you wish to have arts and humanities information
included in the next issue, please provide it by following the "Submit" button below.
The next email will be released Friday, July 16. By Noon on Wednesday, July 14, please follow "Submit Events, News and Opportunities" link below 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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Bion Cantorum: Freedom Sings
Presbyterian Church of Punta Gorda (25250 Taylor Road)
Sunday, July 4, 2021, 3 to 4 p.m.
Choral music returns when members of the church choir, joined by members of Bion Cantorum and other community volunteers, will present an Independence Day concert. No tickets are required. A free will offering will be taken at the one-hour event. Choral conductor for this special celebration of our nation’s birthday will be Dennis Ausman, accompanied by Jane Schroeder. On the program will be tributes to the armed forces who defend our freedom, popular favorites such as America the Beautiful, God Bless the USA, and our national anthem. For more information, call 941-626-1070. Cost: $15 suggested donation.
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1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Events at Fishermen's Village are weather permitting.
Mark Gorka: Friday, July 2, 5 to 9 p.m.
Acoustic singer and musician well-known songs of many genres from the 60s to Pop, Rock and Country of today.
Fishermen's Village presents An American Holiday!
Stars, Stripes & Fireworks!
Enjoy family-friendly events, live music and much more.
Saturday, July 3
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Rita Beach: Noon to 4 p.m. near Good ‘Ole Days Coffee, first section
Music that crosses the entire spectrum.
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Paul Roush: Noon to 4 p.m. in Center Court
Enjoy country, rock and standards from the last 30 years with Paul's own songs that tell stories in his own way and time.
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Music Box: Noon to 4 p.m. in third section
Enjoy variety and dance favorites featuring Jaime Garza and Jayar Mack.
Zydegatorz Band: 5 to 9 p.m. in Center Court
Enjoy Southwest Florida's all-star Zydeco Band!
Fireworks display begins at 9 pm.
Sunday, July 4
Rita Beach: Noon to 4 p.m. near Good ‘Ole Days Coffee, first section)
Mark Gorka: Noon to 4 p.m. in Center Court
Terry Dotson: Noon to 4 p.m. in third section
Enjoy bluegrass and folk.
From the Edge Band: 5 to 9 p.m. in Center Court
Enjoy party Rock and Roll with a taste of twisted country!
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Paul Roush: Thursday, July 8, Noon to 3 p.m.
Paul Roush: Saturday, July 9, 5 to 9 p.m.
Dave Lapio: Saturday, July 10, Noon to 4 p.m.
Enjoy steel drum music.
Jason Brownie: Saturday, July 10, 5 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy country acoustic by this singer/songwriter.
John Patti: Sunday, July 11, Noon to 4 p.m.
Enjoy island-infused jazz and blues sound of steel drums and voice.
Chris G: Friday, July 16, 5 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy uplifting, lively tunes.
Dan Meadows: Saturday, July 17, Noon to 4 p.m.
Enjoy variety music.
Terry Dotson: Saturday, July 17, 5 to 9 p.m.
Music Box: Sunday, July 18 Noon to 4 p.m.
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Free art exhibits by visual artists at locations throughout the county. Please visit the website to see the locations now open and artists whose work will be on display. Due to COVID-19, there will be no receptions.
Fractured by Karen Wood. May not be representative of art on display.
Artists whose work will be on display from May through August, 2021:
- Toni McNulty at Cayo Costa Dental (316 Helen Avenue, Punta Gorda)
- Becky Van Pelt at Charlotte County Administration (18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte)
- Gloria Urban at Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center (75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda)
- Tina Weida at Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home (9400 Indian Springs Cemetery Road, Punta Gorda)
- Tina Weida at Kays-Ponger Uselton Funeral Home (635 East Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda)
- Karen Wood at Mid-County Library (2050 Forrest Nelson, Port Charlotte)
- Larry Palmer and Mary Lundeberg at Punta Gorda Airport (28000 Airport Road, Punta Gorda)
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!
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113 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda
Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
They are following CDC guidance and ask that everyone wear a mask.
Green Platter with Shells by Bonnie Benande
Featured Artists July 1 to September 2
Jim Beech, watercolorist and acrylic artist and Bonnie Benande, potter
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Century: A People’s History of Charlotte County
This 270-page volume includes more than 500 full-color photos, charts, maps, and graphs. James Abraham, editor and publisher, produced Century as a labor of love to commemorate the county’s 100th anniversary.
The book is what Abraham calls a cafeteria-style read. Information is delivered in four ways: his own narrative, a chronology, essays from other historians or community experts and elected officials, and an assortment of full-color visuals. The forms not only complement one another but offer discrete entry points for readers to absorb history at one’s own pace and inclination.
“Century” is available on Amazon, at Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, or by contacting Abraham at 941-258-4920.
Charlotte County Centennial Events
Charlotte County was created on April 23, 1921, when Gov. Cary A. Hardee signed a bill passed two days earlier by the Florida Legislature that divided DeSoto County into Charlotte, Hardee, Highlands, Glades and DeSoto counties. Learn more about the county's history and events to celebrate the anniversary at https://www.charlottecounty100.com/
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210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Monday and Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sheep!!! by Kaytee Esser
Exhibits
Member Showcase: June 5 to August 18 in all galleries
Explore collections in a diverse variety of mediums.
Reception: Thursday, July 29, 5 to 7 p.m.
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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2001 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda
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.
A sample of upcoming classes:
Dance Fusion, Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., $10/class
July 6 - Another Round - Denmark, Winner 2021 Academy Award, Best International Feature film. Comedy/drama: four friends in a rut turn to alcohol to help them withdraw.
July 13 - Quo Vadis, Aida - Bosnia, Nominee for 2021 Academy Award, Best International Feature film. Drama: Aida, a translator for the U.N., seeks refuge for her family when the Serbian Army takes over her town in 1995. Award winning journalist and local author, Naomi Pringle, hosts her popular classic and contemporary foreign language film series. Pre-commentary and a post group discussion are included. English captions are provided. Cost: $8/class.
All students will paint the same painting. Easy step-by-step instruction, completing the painting in one day. All supplies will be supplied for the day. Monday, June 28th, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $60
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.
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Peace River Painters is on hiatus for the summer months.
Monday morning sessions will resume in October. We paint every Monday, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
Anyone with a desire to paint outside may join us any Monday. There are no fees and no instruction. For those who wish, at 11:15 a.m. paintings are shared and discussed.
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Writers Tool Workshop (OWOW)
Englewood Library (3450 Access Rd)
Saturday, June 26, 10:45 a.m. to be offered every other week
Learn writing techniques and marketing at these Saturday morning programs. Contact Tammie Diehl (941-214-8734 or tamiamifl@comcast.net) for more details.
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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.
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Community Life Church | 19048 Edgewater Dr, Port Charlotte
July 12 to 16 and July 19 to 23
Campers are separated by age into three workshops, with professional staff members helping the youngsters in all facets of theater production, including backstage craft, scenic design, props, costumes, acting, music and dance. Each group will perform an age-appropriate public show on the church stage at the conclusion of the camp. Enhanced health and safety measures during the camp to help mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 will be implemented.
Dolly’s Kids, students entering first and second grades this year, will perform There’s a Hole in the Log at the Bottom of the Sea, based on the classic children’s song as adapted by New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of Loren Long. This is one of the books distributed free to children registered by the Charlotte County Imagination Library.
Stars, made up third- through sixth-graders, will present We are Monsters, a hilarious musical that follows human kids into a monster cabaret filled with quirky monster characters, including vegetarian vampires and rock n’ roll werewolves, gradually realizing there may be more to these monsters than meets the eye.
Thespians, students entering seventh through 12th grade, will tackle Annie Jr., based on Tony Award-winning Best Musical about the iconic “little orphan” who charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City.
During camp, Dolly’s Kids and Stars will meet at the Langdon from 9 a.m. to Noon and the Thespian group will meet there from 1 to 4 p.m. The shows will be held at the Langdon at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 23, 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 25. There will be limited space in the Stars and Thespian groups this year, so parents are advised to make their registrations early.
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(96 West Dearborn St., Englewood)
Women of Comedy - Four Funny Ladies: Saturday, Aug. 7, 2 p.m.
(A second show may be added.)
Separate Beds: Sep. 8 to Sep 26, 2021
Fox on the Fairway: Oct. 20 to Nov. 7, 2021
A Child's Christmas in Wales: Dec. 1 to 19, 2021
Old Ringers: Jan. 19 to Feb. 13, 2022
The Prisoner of Second Avenue: March 9 to April 3, 2022
The Psychic: April 27 to May 15, 2022
The Savannah Sipping Society: June 8 to 26, 2022
Langdon Playhouse (1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte)
Temperatures are taken upon arrival. Masks are required. Social distancing will take place in the theater.
Langdon Playhouse Plays
4 Beekman: Sept.10 to 19
Vanya, Sonia: Oct. 8 to 17
A Nice Family Christmas: Nov. 5 to 14
Exit Laughing: Jan. 6 to 16
Bell, Book & Candle: Feb. 4 to 20
Curtain Up: March 11 to 27
Burglar In My Bed: April 13 to 24
Wedding Belles: May 13 to 22
Langdon Playhouse Special Events
Squawk The “Bird" Show: Nov. 27
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: Dec. 1 to 5
New Year's Eve Show: Dec. 31
Cahal Dunne: Feb. 27
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center Special Events
Edwards Twins: Feb. 7 and 8
Late Night Catechism: Feb. 16
John Denver Tribute: Feb. 28
Martin & Lewis Tribute: March 8
Comedy for a Cause: Sept. 17
Oak Ridge Boys: March 28
". . . the arts are a powerful and important part of what unites us as Americans. The arts celebrate our differences through a collective, shared experience."
-- National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Mary Anne Carter
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Charlotte Arts and member events were cancelled because of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) on March 23, 2020. Some member organizations cancelled their events and hours of operation for the season and others are open and following CDC guidance. If you wish to confirm the status of any event or organization, please contact the event host.
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Support Charlotte Arts
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Give a gift of membership to Charlotte Arts. The 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.
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Are you shopping on Amazon? Amazon will donate 0.5% to Charlotte Arts of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases.
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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. Charlotte Arts is pleased to offer grants in support of teachers within Charlotte County Public Schools who incorporate arts and humanities into their curriculum. Charlotte Arts has awarded a total of $143,195 in grants, providing arts and cultural programs to more than 52,600 students. Charlotte Arts is anticipating offering additional grants in January for the 2020-2021 school year with support received from the Florida license plate.
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