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— November 19, 2021 —
Charlotte Arts and member events through December 3, 2021.
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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Principal Percussionist Dean Anderson
Behind the Notes Lecture Series
Florida Southwestern State College Charlotte Campus - Rush Auditorium
(26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda)
Friday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m.
Enjoy a lively and informative lecture by Maestro Ponti and 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.
Creston Marimba Concerto & Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 2
Charlotte Performing Arts Center (701 Carmalita Street, Punta Gorda)
Sunday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a mix of well-known classics and newer works: the music of Guiseppe Verdi, Paul Creston's Marimba Concertino, Danzon No. 2 by Arturo Márquez, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2. Punta Gorda Symphony features its Principal Percussionist Dean Anderson as a soloist on Paul Creston's Marimba Concertino. Cost. $65 adult, $15 youth.
Holiday Pops is the next concert on Sunday, Dec. 19.
Outdoor Chamber Series: Woodwinds in the Garden
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens (5827 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda)
Sunday, Dec. 5, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
This outdoor concern features a woodwind quintet of flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and horn. Wine and beverages available for purchase. Cost.
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First Presbyterian Church of Punta Gorda (25250 Airport Rd)
Saturday, Nov. 20, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
A New Beginning Concert
Come and enjoy a delightful holiday concert featuring many favorites for Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas such as Carol of the Bells, Away in the Manger, Joy to the World and Pilgrims Hymn. Special Guest Artist will be Ann Alton, cellist with a presentation of a piece written by Port Charlotte's own Barbara Goldberg. Cost: Suggested $15 donation.
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(96 W. Dearborn St., Englewood)
John Tuff and Friends
Saturday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.
This performance will include guest artists Shari Frink and Rich Church. Shari is an outstanding vocalist and Rich is an extremely gifted lead guitar player. This very talented group of musicians will provide a fantastic evening of music of classic country hits of the past. Their performance will include classic country music, of current and older country legends, such as Johnny Cash, Hank Snow, Ernest Tubb, George Jones, Johnny Horton, and more. Cost: $23.
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A Child's Christmas in Wales
Wednesday to Sunday, Dec. 1 to 19, 7:30 p.m.
except Sunday at 2 p.m.
Filled with love, song and laughter, Thomas’s memories of his curmudgeon uncles, tipsy aunts and boyhood friends makes a perfect way to say Merry Christmas to those you love. Cost: $23, $18 students. Not recommended for children younger than 12.
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Langdon Playhouse
(1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte)
The next play, Exit Laughing, begins Jan. 6.
Squawk! The Show
Saturday. Nov. 27, 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Features a group of beautiful, incredibly talented parrots displaying some amazing skills painting, mind reading, performing card tricks, solving math problems, and much more in a fast-paced show that appeals to people of all ages. See the birds in action at http://www.vegasbirds.com. Cost: $20, $10 students.
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Ultimate Christmas Trivia Challenge
Thursday, Dec. 9, 6 to 9 p.m.
Beef O'Brady's (1105 Taylor Rd, Punta Gorda)
This fundraiser for Charlotte Players is presented by the 2021 Comedy for a Cause Cast. Cost: $50 for one, $200 for a team of four.
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Jam Sessions
Sunday, Nov. 28, 1 to 4 p.m.
Held October through April on the fourth Sunday except December (Dec. 14).
American Legion Post 110 (3152 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte). Cost: $5 donation.
Greg Abate Quartet
Monday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m.
NOTE: With the closing of the Cultural Center, please confirm the location and date with CCJS. This is the third of seven Jazz Concerts. Cost: $25
Visit the website for more details, including how to purchase tickets.
The concert season is dedicated to Mike Parmelee in recognition of his love and promotion of jazz in all its forms. Mike was a founding member of the Charlotte County Jazz Society and served on the Board of Directors for more than 30 years. Revenue from these events supports a scholarship program to assist local high school students pay for their advanced education in music.
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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.
Prism Weelata by Carolyn Walega. Meet the artist on Dec. 1. See below for details. Art may not be representative of art on display.
Artists whose work will be on display from September to December, 2021:
- Carolyn Walega at Mid-County Library (2050 Forrest Nelson, Port Charlotte)
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Reception: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
- Becky Van Pelt at Kays-Ponger Uselton Funeral Home (635 East Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda)
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Wine & Cheese Reception with artist: Wednesday, Dec. 15, 5 to 7 p.m.
- Tina Weida at Cayo Costa Dental (316 Helen Avenue, Punta Gorda)
- Rosana Halprine at Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home (9400 Indian Springs Cemetery Road, Punta Gorda)
- Robert Broyles at Charlotte County Administration (18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte)
- Tina Weida at Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center (75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda)
- Laura Pickell at Punta Gorda Library (401 Shrive Street, Punta Gorda)
- Larry Palmer, Mary Lundeberg and Tina Weida 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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Thanks to the Charlotte County Airport Authority’s partnership with Charlotte Arts, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) has a new colorful photo op spot for passengers to capture a selfie and share on social media. Local artist Larry E. Palmer's Charlotte Harbor sunset mural is painted on a 10-foot wall in the corridor that connects ticketing and baggage claim in the Bailey Terminal. Learn more!
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Charlotte Performing Arts Center (701 Carmalita Street, Punta Gorda)
Happy Holiday: Friday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.
With some new arrangements of seasonal songs as well as the familiar traditional music that we all enjoy, it will be a wonderful night of music to fill your hearts with the holiday spirit. Cost.
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6th Annual South Gulf Cove Fine Art Show and Sale
(14859 Ingraham Blvd, Port Charlotte)
Sunday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More than 15 artists and artisans will display their work in paintings of different media, leather work, fused glass, stained glass, photography, pottery and much more. Cost: Free. Learn more from rhalprine@yahoo.com, 757-997-3424.
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(1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda)
Events at Fishermen's Village are weather permitting.
Paul Roush.
Mark Gorka: Friday, Nov. 19, 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.
Dan Meadows: Saturday, Nov. 20, Noon to 4 p.m.
Enjoy variety music.
Paul Roush: Saturday, Nov. 20, 5 to 9 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.
Dan Meadows: Sunday, Nov. 21, Noon to 4 p.m.
Chris G: Monday, Nov. 22, Noon to 3 p.m.
Enjoy uplifting, lively tunes.
Yard Dog Charlie: Monday, Nov. 22, 4 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy uplifting Florida swamp music -- a blend of Cajun, zydeco, folk, country rock and roll and comedy -- from the heart with passion and a sense of humor.
Dan Meadows: Tuesday, Nov. 23, 4 to 8 p.m.
Terry Dotson and Dave Heveron: Wednesday, Nov. 24, Noon to 3 p.m.
Enjoy bluegrass and folk.
Terry Dotson and Dave Heveron: Friday, Nov. 26, Noon to 4 p.m.
Bob Schiele: Friday, Nov. 26, 5 to 9 p.m.
Performs acoustic and classic rock and originals, including Charlotte Harbor Moon.
Kraig Kenning: Saturday, Nov. 27, Noon to 4 p.m.
National Slide Guitar Champion mesmerizes with his Contemporary folk, acoustic blues, roots rock, and American fingerstyle performance.
Chris G: Saturday, Nov. 27, 5 to 9 p.m.
Joey Gilmore Band: Sunday, Nov. 28, Noon to 4 p.m.
Enjoy jazz and blues music who shared the stage with such greats as James Brown, Etta James and Johnny Taylor. In 2008, Joey was awarded the Blewzzy award for best song, Blues All Over You.
The Deep Blu Duo: Monday, Nov. 29, 5 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy vocal and acoustic variety music.
Dan Meadows: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 4 to 8 p.m.
Austin James: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 4 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy country music by Austin, a singer-songwriter who recently moved to our area from Nashville.
Paul Roush: Thursday, Dec. 2, Noon to 3 p.m.
Mark Gorka: Friday, Dec. 3, 5 to 9 p.m.
Dan Meadows: Saturday, Dec. 4, Noon to 4 p.m.
Joey Gilmore Band: Sunday, Dec. 5, Noon to 4 p.m.
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(1951 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte)
Enjoy music while eating in the restaurant.
Glenn Paladino.
Bill Fredericks: every Friday, Nov. 5, 6 to 9 p.m.
Tony Boffa: every Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Glenn Paladino Jazz: every Monday, 5 to 8 p.m.
Magician John Mott: every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 5:45 to 8 p.m.
Tony Boffa Quartet: every Tuesday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Tim Goodman's Jazz Jam: every Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Mickey Basil Quartet: Thursday, Dec. 2, 6 to 9 p.m.
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a cooperative fine art gallery
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.
Kissing Fish by Jan Pronko.
Guest Artists for November
Jane Dickinson, acrylic painter, and Mario Delgado Malagon, photographer
Featured Artists: Nov. 4 to Dec. 2
Beverly Yankwitt, oil and mixed media painter, and Jan Pronko, hand-built clay artist
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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.
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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.
Exhibits
Main Gallery: Falling for Art Oct. 20 to Nov. 20
Juried show featuring 2D art.
Goff Gallery: Artful Expressions in Canvas, Cane & Bead Nov. 6 to 23
Collaborative exhibit featuring local artists Sue Krasny, Sue Kapuchinski, and Nancy Giffin.
Rebecca Hall: Holidays in the Hall Nov. 15 to Dec. 24
Features holiday art cards and art decor, as well as the Wall of Ornaments, a fine selection of artist made holiday ornaments to purchase.
Main and Goff Galleries: Off the Wall Dec. 4 to 31
Features a variety of 2D and 3D artwork, priced at just $200 or less. Your art purchase from "Off the Wall" will come immediately off the wall, so you can take it home in time for the Holidays.
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.
The 13th Biennial National Art Exhibition will begin Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.
The deadline to submit art is Dec. 5.
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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.
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August 18 to December 31 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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Cultural Center of Charlotte County
The center will have its final curtain call on Nov. 8, 2021, after 61 years of shows, classes and services for the community.
". . . 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. Please confirm the status of any event or organization by contacting the organization.
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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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