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Charlotte Arts
— May 21, 2021 —
Charlotte Arts and member events through June 4, 2021.
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All events are free unless otherwise noted. COVID-19 precautions remain in effect.
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, June 4. By Noon on Wednesday, June 2, 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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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.
Art by Becky Van Pelt. 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, Tina Weida 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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Thursday through Saturday,
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Sunday, Noon to 6 p.m.
Port Charlotte Town Center Mall | 1441 Tamiami Trail
(The gallery is located between J.C. Penney and Dillards.)
Due to COVID-19, there will be no reception.
Art by Henry Garcia.
This art may not be representative of the art on display.
Artists whose work will be on display May 13 to June 13 include B & D Nature Photography, Henry Garcia, Larry Palmer and Laura Pucci. Visit the website to see samples of their art.
The gallery now has a gift shop. All art in the gift shop costs $55 or less!
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1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Events at Fishermen's Village are weather permitting.
Paul Roush: Friday, May 21, 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.
Terry Dotson performs with Dave Heveron: Saturday, May 22, Noon to 4 p.m.
Enjoy bluegrass and folk.
Jason Brownie: Saturday, May 22, 5 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy country acoustic by this singer/songwriter.
Beth Travers: Sunday, May 23, Noon to 4 p.m.
Enjoy Englewood/Nashville-based singer songwriter whose unique vocal quality is enhanced by her skillful wordplay and creative melodies
Paul Roush: Thursday, May 27, Noon to 3 p.m.
Chris G: Friday, May 28, 5 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy uplifting, lively tunes.
Dan Meadows: Saturday, May 29, Noon to 4 p.m.
Enjoy variety music.
Paul Roush: Saturday, May 29, 5 to 9 p.m.
Rita Beach: Sunday, May 30, Noon to 4 p.m.
Music that crosses the entire spectrum.
Rick Rourke: Friday, June 4, 5 to 9 p.m.
Dan Meadows: Saturday, June 5, Noon to 4 p.m.
Southbound: Saturday, June 5, 5 to 9 p.m.
Featuring music of Jody and Meghan.
“Sunny” Jim White: Sunday, June 6, Noon to 4 p.m.
Enjoy classic and original troprock music.
Coming up: 5th annual Bluegrass Music Fest: Saturday, June 12, Noon to 4 p.m.
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Bion Cantorum: Freedom Sings
Presbyterian Church of Punta Gorda (25250 Taylor Road)
Sunday, July 4, 2021, 3 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 (suggested $15.00 donation) 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 or come to the first rehearsal on Tuesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. Cost: $15 suggested donation.
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Langdon Playhouse
(1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte)
Temperatures are taken upon arrival. Masks are required. Social distancing will take place in the theatre.
Electrologist Christopher (William Olson) pleads with the gods, while his sister Polly (Christine Ammend) seeks to confirm the death of Mr. Rosenberg (Neil Kasanofsky.
Photo by Stephen Lineberry.
You Should be So Lucky
Wednesday to Sunday, May 14 to 23, 7:30 p.m. except 2 p.m. on Sundays
A contemporary Cinderella story set in Greenwich Village, reminiscent of the classic screwball comedies of the 1930s. Cost: $22, $11 students.
Men are Dogs: June 11 to 20
Dr. Cecelia Monahan has a serious problem. As a therapist who runs a support group for single and divorced women, she must listen to a number of relationship problems from her unusual cadre of patients as well as dealing with the unsolicited advice of her live in mother on subjects ranging from dating to cooking recipes. The doctor, however, is not above using some unorthodox methods of her own such as hiring out of work actors to role play with her patients. It is only when Cecelia meets the new substitute package delivery man that the doctor must learn to practice what she preaches!
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113 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda
Monday 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.
Featured Artists May 6 to July 1
Vicki Glynn, watercolorist, and Sam Harris, custom hand carved knife designer
Med. Kitchen Knife by Sam Harris.
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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.
Exhibits
Wild Child: April 24 to May 29 in Goff Gallery
Water, Water Everywhere: May 5 to 31 in Main Gallery
Susan Krasny in Rebecca Hall.
Paraphrasing by Gina Battle.
Classes
Onsite Classes: Four and six-week classes in drawing, painting, glass, jewelry, photography, pottery and clay begin May 10.
Online Classes: Abstract Painting with Beverly Yankwitt starts May 11. Sketch of the Week with Laura Pommier starts May 14.
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.
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Every Monday, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
-- Visit website for more details on locations.--
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. This group meets at a different location each week. Depending on the weather, this program will not be held during the summer, possibly June through September.
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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 13 to 24
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.
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Langdon Playhouse
(1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte)
Temperatures are taken upon arrival. Masks are required. Social distancing will take place in the theatre.
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
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
After seven successful outdoor and socially-distanced concerts this year, Punta Gorda Symphony closed the season on April 11.
The Punta Gorda Symphony is partnering with ARTS AXIS Florida, a program born from the circumstances of the pandemic. Visit the website for recordings and other performances from local arts organizations.
Charlotte County Concert Band is working diligently to bring the sound of music back for the 2021-2022 season. No events will be scheduled during the 2020-2021 season.
The concert season remains on hold until the William H. Wakefield Theater at the Cultural Center reopens. Jazz jams at the Golf Club and/or special afternoon events at The Grill at 1951, both limited to 50% capacity now, will likely be our first scheduled activity when some kind of normalcy returns.
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/
". . . 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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