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— February 11, 2022 —
Charlotte Arts and member events through February 25, 2022.
Click on underlined text to learn about:
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All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Click on the underlined words to learn more about any event.
Please confirm COVID-19 precautions in place with each location.
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Charlotte Performing Arts Center
(701 Carmalita Street, Punta Gorda)
Friday, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Doreen Curp
Dance with Me
Everyone’s feet will be tapping as the band presents a wide variety of dance music from the classics to some ever-popular dance forms. You will be treated to the vocal stylings of Doreen Curp as she performs Musetta's Waltz that is sung in act two of Puccini's 1896 opera La Bohème and Old Devil Moon, a popular song composed by Burton Lane for the 1947 musical Finian's Rainbow. Of special local interest, this arrangement was done by Pat Spino, a resident of Port Charlotte. Cost.
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Charlotte Performing Arts Center (701 Carmalita Street, Punta Gorda)
Saturday, Feb. 19, 4 p.m.
Enchanting Music at Twilight
The Charlotte Chorale is honored to host this special concert event performed by internationally acclaimed pianist, Dr. Tianshu Wang. Recognized as a “superbly talented pianist”, this Steinway Artist has graced the concert stages of Europe, Asia and North America, including a solo performance in Carnegie Hall. Tianshu Wang’s exquisite technique and sensitivity evoke the full range of deep resonance and delicacy that the piano can produce as an instrument. Her musical phrasing and style will transport the listener both imaginatively and emotionally as she presents beloved masterworks by Mozart, Chopin, Liszt and Debussy, as well as music from her Chinese heritage. Some of these recordings are available for viewing online at www.tianshuwang.com. This event is not part of Charlotte Chorale's regular concert series. Cost: $40, $20 students. For more information, call 941-204-0033.
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Concertmaster Ming Gao
Strings on the Lawn
FSW State College Charlotte Campus (26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda)
Sunday, Feb. 20, 4 p.m.
Concertmaster Ming Gao returns with his string and piano quartet for another spectacular chamber music experience featuring everything from Bach to Broadway. Cost: $30, $15 students.
Behind the Notes Lecture Series
Florida Southwestern State College Charlotte Campus - Rush Auditorium
(26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda)
Friday, March 4, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
This lively and informative lecture by Maestro Ponti 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. Always on display is Maestro Ponti’s renowned brand of humor and wit. Behind the Notes takes place on Fridays, just days prior to a concert. Cost: $25.
Stravinsky's Firebird
Charlotte Performing Arts Center (701 Carmalita Street, Punta Gorda)
Sunday, March 6, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy the farthest reaches in music-making during the lively overture from Rossini's opera L'Italiana in Algeri (The Italian Girl in Algiers), followed by the first orchestral work by a name everyone knows, Paul McCartney! Next comes three opulent works by American composers Samuel Jones, Howard Hanson and George Walker. To round out the second half of this dramatic program, we present Stravinsky’s exciting orchestral masterpiece, The Firebird. Cost. $65 adult, $15 youth.
Concert ticket-holders can continue their music appreciation through this regularly scheduled pre-concert talk begins at 6:30 p.m., an hour before show time. Musical conversations will include an interview with Maestro Raffaele Livio Ponti to illuminate the music on the concert’s program.
The Symphony Friends host a Composers Luncheon's on the Thursday one week before a concert. For details, call 941-205-5996. Cost: $20 with lunch.
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(1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda)
Events at Fishermen's Village are weather permitting.
Kat Orlando Duo performs Feb. 11.
Austin James: Friday, Feb. 11, Noon to 4 p.m.
Enjoy this singer-songwriter country music artist who recently moved to our area from Nashville.
Kat Orlando Duo: Friday, Feb. 11, 5 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy variety music and jazz classics
Kraig Kenning: Saturday, Feb. 12, Noon to 4 p.m.
National Slide Guitar Champion mesmerizes with his Contemporary folk, acoustic blues, roots rock, and American fingerstyle performance.
Mark Syster: Saturday, Feb. 12, 5 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy feel-good classic rock and Country music.
Tiki Thom Starkey: Sunday, Feb. 13, 2 to 6 p.m.
Enjoy tropical variety music with relaxing sounds.
Dave Lapio: Monday, Feb. 14, Noon to 4 p.m.
Enjoy steel drum music.
Mike Archer: Monday, Feb. 14, 5 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy country and rock music of John Mellencamp, Jimmy Buffett, Jim Croce and Bruce Springsteen.
Johnny Bauer: Tuesday, Feb. 15, Noon to 3 p.m.
Enjoy this singer-guitarist perform a variety of music genres, including rock, country, and classics.
Mike Archer: Wednesday, Feb. 16, Noon to 3 p.m.
Paul Roush: Thursday, Feb. 17, Noon to 4 p.m.
Enjoy country, rock and standards from the last 30 years with Paul's own songs that tell stories in his own way and time.
Mike Archer: Thursday, Feb. 17, 3 to 7 p.m.
Mike Archer: Friday, Feb. 18, Noon to 3 p.m.
John Patti: Friday, Feb. 18, 3 to 7 p.m.
Enjoy island-infused jazz and blues sound of steel drums and voice.
Tim Wechgelaer & Rick Rourke: Friday, Feb. 18, 5 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy acoustic variety music, including original songs and Irish tunes.
Paul Roush: Saturday, Feb. 19, Noon to 4 p.m.
Beth Travers: Saturday, Feb. 19, 3 to 7 p.m.
Enjoy Englewood/Nashville-based singer songwriter whose unique vocal quality is enhanced by her skillful wordplay and creative melodies.
Bob Schiele: Saturday, Feb. 19, 5 to 9 p.m.
Performs acoustic and classic rock and originals, including Charlotte Harbor Moon.
Paul Roush: Sunday, Feb. 20, Noon to 4 p.m.
Austin James: Sunday, Feb. 20, 3 to 7 p.m.
Dave Lapio: Monday, Feb. 21, Noon to 4 p.m.
Johnny Bauer: Tuesday, Feb. 22, Noon to 4 p.m.
Mark Gorka: Wednesday, Feb. 23, 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.
Johnny Bauer: Thursday, Feb. 24, Noon to 3 p.m.
Mark Gorka: Thursday, Feb. 24, 3 to 7 p.m.
Steve Flagg: Thursday, Feb. 24, 4 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy songs of James Taylor, trop rock, country by this entertaining and engaging performer.
Austin James: Friday, Feb. 25, Noon to 4 p.m.
Paul Roush: Friday, Feb. 25, 3 to 7 p.m.
Kat Orlando Duo: Friday, Feb. 25, 5 to 9 p.m.
Steve Flagg: Saturday, Feb. 26, Noon to 4 p.m.
Beth Travers: Saturday, Feb. 26, 3 to 7 p.m.
Enjoy Englewood/Nashville-based singer songwriter whose unique vocal quality is enhanced by her skillful wordplay and creative melodies.
Mark Syster: Saturday, Feb. 26, 5 to 9 p.m.
Paul Roush: Sunday, Feb. 27, Noon to 4 p.m.
Austin James: Sunday, Feb. 27, 3 to 7 p.m.
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(96 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood)
Old Ringers
Wednesday to Sunday, Jan. 19 to Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.
Extended Performances: Monday to Thursday, Feb. 14 to 17, 7:30 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m.
In this semi sequel to Men Are Dogs, four senior women try to fight the shrinking economy and their shrinking pocketbooks by opening a home phone sex service after receiving an unsolicited obscene phone call! This is an adult bawdy comedy and although two characters are reprised from Men Are Dogs the play stands on its own and a production of the earlier play is not a prerequisite! Cost: $23, $18 students.
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Saturday, Feb. 19, 2 and 7:30 p.m.
We all can use some laughter in our lives. Come join us for Love is Funny. Kathy McSteen hosts this Florida Comedy Network show with three outstanding comedians.
Impressionist and stand-up comedian Sonya White brings her country charm and hilarious stories of life, friends, family and the world at large. Tampa Bay's Spike Salzer is a favorite at the National Clean Comedy Challenge and Visani's First Comic Standing finalist. Wendi Scianna, an actor at LBP and Charlotte Players, down-to-earth humor about love and life will resonate with many in the audience.
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Saturday, Feb. 26, 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Music can warm the heart and we are so excited to have Jimmy Mazz back. His all new Legends & Laughter impressions and comedy show will entertain and delight. Jimmy’s ultra-smooth vocals are spectacular with impressions of favorites like Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, The Bee Gees, Frankie Valli, Billy Joel, and so many others. He also will highlight ‘The King’ Elvis Presley and honor our veterans with a touching tribute. Great music, funny stories, and amusing antics including voices of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Clint Eastwood, Sylvester Stallone, Ed Sullivan and Robert DiNero.
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Langdon Playhouse
(1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte)
Bell, Book and Candle
Thursday to Sunday, Feb. 4 to 20, 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.
Gillian Holroyd casts a spell over an unattached publisher, Shepherd Henderson, partly to keep him away from a rival and partly because she is attracted to him. He falls head over heels in love with her at once and wants to marry her. But witches, unfortunately, cannot fall in love, and this minute imperfection leads to a number of difficulties. Ultimately, the lady breaks with her companions in witchery, preferring the normal and human love offered by the attractive publisher. But before the happy conclusion of the romance, Gillian comes very near to losing him. Cost: $22, $11 students.
Your Funny Valentine
Monday, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Fall in love with these fun, refreshing comedians. Harley Worthit, a talented musician and comic, has entertained thousands in Branson and Pigeon Forge over 25 years with his down-home charm and wit. Tara Zimmerman has been making folks grin for more than a decade with tales of marriage to her beloved husband (B-O-B), family life, and her own misadventures. Cost: $24.
Late Nite Catechsim: Til Death Do Us Part
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center (75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda)
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.
This all new rendition is the latest class in the sinfully series. After teaching countless students about the saints, venial sins, limbo and more, Sister is now offering up hilarious lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage. The show includes her own wacky version of The Newlywed Game. Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your sweetie and your sense of humor for a Valentine session with the country's feistiest couples counselor. Cost: $37 to $42.
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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. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
13th Biennial National Art Exhibition: Feb. 18 to April 16
This is one of the nation's most prestigious juried displays of 2D media. Free to view during regular gallery hours.
Luncheon and Art Talk with NAE Juror Dean Mitchell: Friday, Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m.
The story of how Dean Mitchell got started to where he is now is captivating and inspiring. He will discuss the business of art from building a reputation to entering competitions as well as what he looks forward to in the future.
Grand opening and awards reception: Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. Cost: $10.
Guided docent tours: Feb. 25 and 26, March 4, 5, 11 and 12, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day.
NAE poetry readings inspired by NAE paintings: Wednesday, March 23, 7 to 9 p.m.
Final Reception: Thursday, April 14, 5 to 6 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
Classes
Visit the website for a full list of classes and details.
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(1951 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte)
Enjoy music while eating in the restaurant.
Reservations are required for some shows. Most shows are 6 to 9 p.m. Visit website for details.
Mickey Basil.
Bill Fredericks: most Fridays
Tony Boffa: 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
Musicians change every Thursday
Mickey Basil Quartet: Thursday, Feb. 17
Kitt Moran Quartet: Thursday, Feb. 24
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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.
Art by Lionel Lewis
A few upcoming classes are:
Landscape Painting in Oils
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.
Oil Painting in a Day the Bob Ross Way
Monday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
All students will paint and complete the same painting in one day. Easy step-by-step instruction by Janice Britland All supplies will be provided for the day. Cost: $60.
Acrylic Abstract Painting
Fridays, Feb. 25 to April 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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.
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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.
Tulips by Cheryl Fausel.
Guest Artists: February
Robin Leonard, portrait artist, and Cheryl Fausel, watercolor artist
Featured Artists: Feb. 3 to March 3
Kitt Moran, oil painter, and Nancy Giffin, Nantucket, and Shaker style basketry artist
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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.
Art by Lance Henderson. Art may not be representative of work on display.
Artists whose work will be on display from January through April 2022:
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Rosana Halprine at Cayo Costa Dental (316 Helen Avenue, Punta Gorda)
- Lance Henderson at Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home (9400 Indian Springs Cemetery Road, Punta Gorda)
- Karen Bell at Kays-Ponger Uselton Funeral Home (635 East Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda)
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Tina Weida (January), Lionel Lewis (February) and Wanda Carter (April) at Mid-County Library (2050 Forrest Nelson, Port Charlotte)
- Laura Pucci (March-April) at Port Charlotte Public Library (2280 Aaron St, Port Charlotte)
- Henry Garcia at Charlotte County Administration (18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte)
- B&D Nature Photography at Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center (75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda)
- Larry Palmer, Mary Lundeberg, Tina Weida, Lance Henderson, and Robert Broyles (as of February) 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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Visit the website for more details, including how to purchase tickets. Contact intunejazz@gmail.com.
Jam Sessions
The Grill at 1951 (1951 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte), Sunday, Feb. 27, March 28 and April 24, 1 to 4 p.m.
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.
Concerts
Herbicide led by Herb Bruce
Gulf Heritage Theater at Military Heritage Museum
(900 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda)
Monday, April 11, 7 p.m.
Tommy Dorsey Big Band Concert
First Methodist Church, Punta Gorda
Monday, March 14, 7 p.m.
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Bion Cantorum
Bion Cantorum, a non-profit vocal ensemble, is seeking singers at all levels for its March 13 and July 4 concerts. 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.
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Every Monday, 8:30 to Noon
Feb. 14: Herrmann’s' Royal Lipizzaner Stallions (32755 Singletary Rd, Myakka City)
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.
2022 Winter Show
North Port Art Center (5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port)
Jan. 24 to Feb. 20: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to Noon
Sharon Yarbrough has led the Peace River Painters since 2012. Now with more than 350 members, they paint the local terrain and document the land and buildings that are morphing in the face of our frenetic development. Painting outdoors gets you up close to nature.
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History Park (501 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda)
Every Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Charlotte Arts member Carolyn Walega will be at the History Park Art Show on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Carolyn Walega's art is also on display at Arts for ACT Gallery (2265 First St., Fort Myers). She will be their featured artist during the month of April.
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by appointment
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.
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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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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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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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