Along the Gulfshore

Art

Davis/Keil Fine Art. On view through Jan. 17: Icons of Art (featuring works by Robert Rauschenberg, John Chamberlain, Agnes Martin, David Hockney, Gerhard Richter, Ed Ruscha and others) and recent paintings and monoprints by Tammra Sigler. Opening Jan. 20 to run through Feb. 14: a folk-art exhibition. Information: 775-3200.

Philharmonic Galleries. Continuing on view through Jan. 25: Karsh Portraits: Legends, presenting works by the late photographer Yousuf Karsh. Also on view: The Grand Tour in Miniature, showcasing the miniature collection of Cary and Barry Kaye. Information: 597-1900.

Naples Museum of Art. Hans Hofmann: A Retrospective offers more than 70 works from the modernist giant, through March 21. Continuing through Feb. 1: Bill Brandt: A Retrospec-tive, highlighting works of the British photographer, and Crafting Utopia: The Art of Shaker Women, featuring artifacts from spinning, weaving, basket making, cooking and other activities. Opening Jan. 30 to run through April 18: Ruth Harriet Louise and Glam-our Photography, photos of such Hollywood stars as Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford. Information: 597-1900.

Museum of the Everglades. Paintings by Diane Eiler fill the Everglades City museum this month. Information: 774-8476.

Cape Coral Arts Studio. Lalita Cofer's paintings of her travels to the Caribbean and Europe offer Journeys of the Heart, Jan. 2-30 (reception 5-7 p.m. Jan. 9). Information: 574-0802.

Guess-Fisher Gallery. Gallery artist Thom Milsap demonstrates his spontaneous use of color in acrylics during the Fifth Avenue South Gallery Walk, Jan. 4, 6 to 9 p.m. Information: 659-2787.

Art League of Marco Island. Take a Walk on the Wild Side with acrylics, oils, watercolors and sculptures centered on wildlife, by artists Janet Heaton, Robert Sloan, Robert Binks, Terry Smith, Diane Reed Eiler, Ricky Martin and Giles Peltier, Jan. 4-29. Information: 394-4221.

Aboriginals Art of the First Person. Masks of Magic, featuring one of the most enduring traditions of tribal culture, is on view Jan. 4-30 at this Sanibel gallery. Information: 395-2200.

Gallery Victoria. The Winter Multimedia Exhibition presents contemporary sculptures and metal paintings by Dan Brister, oils by Margarita Deleuze, acrylics and mixed media by Lee Dowling, mixed media by Joan Dunkle, and more new works by gallery artists, Jan. 9-26 (reception 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 9). Information: 649-4300.

Lee County Alliance of the Arts. When Florida Meets Normandy, a one-person exhibition featuring paintings by Gale Bennett, occupies the Frizzell Gallery Jan. 9-30. On view for those dates in the Member Gallery: works by Roger Sherman. Also this month: the Angels of the Arts event honoring arts supporters Jan. 15, and a Jazz Alliance Concert, Jan. 31. Information: 939-2787.

Art League of Bonita Springs Center for the Arts. The Members' Show takes over the gallery, Jan. 9 (reception 5:30-7:30 p.m.) through Jan. 29. Information: 495-8989.

Art Night on Pine Island. Nine art galleries participate in this event, which will help raise funds to build the first Habitat for Humanity house on the island. From 4-9 p.m. Jan. 9. Information: 283-4414.

Atelier Lizio Naples. Dot Lingren and Jeanne Ozment present their abstract paintings, on display Jan. 16 to Jan. 24, with an opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. on the 16th. Information: 513-2796.

Shaw Gallery. Latest works from Leonard Mizerek, opening with a reception from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16. Information: 261-7828.

Marianne Friedland Gallery. Opening Jan. 18 to run through Feb. 5: Milton Avery: The Gloucester Summers, focusing on works painted and drawn by Avery in Massachusetts during the 1920s, '30s and '40s. Information: 262-3484.

Eckert Fine Art. Robert Rauschenberg and Roy Lichtenstein are paired for the first time in an exhibition called Lichtenstein: Chinese Landscape + Rauschenberg: 7 Chinese Characters. On view Jan. 19-Feb. 7. Information: 261-1100.

New River Fine Art. A retrospective of sculptures by Frederick Hart called Changing Tides is on view at this Fifth Avenue space Jan. 23-Feb. 5. Information: 435-4515.

Naples Invitational Art Fest. Check out the art available at this annual event for Eden Florida, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 24 and 25 at Fleischmann Park. Information: 263-1667.

Weatherburn Gallery. Pageantry and Performance presents photographs by Brit Henry Dallal, who officially photographed Queen Elizabeth II at her golden jubilee. On view Jan. 25 through Feb. 8. Information: 263-8008.

Von Liebig Art Center. Outside/In American Self-Taught Art, highlights works by such artists as Purvis Young, Howard Finster and Earl Cunningham, Jan. 31-March 31. On view for the same dates: Exquisite small paintings of the landscape, both sublime and absurd, focused on nature threatened by pollution, by New York artist Adam Straus. Information: 262-6517.

Benefits

Old Marco Days Dinner. An all-day event Jan. 11 at the Olde Marco Inn and Shops, to benefit the Marco Island Historical Society. Tickets $50; call 389-1572.

Chops City Ball. A night out starting at 6 p.m. Jan. 14 at Chops City Grill in Bonita Springs for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Tickets $250. Call 430-9474.

Wines around the World. Sip vintages, enjoy hors d'oeuvres and entertainment, and benefit the Naples Players Theatre Guild at the same time, Jan. 21 at a private home in Old Naples. Tickets $100. Information: 263-2673.

G.E.M.S. Jewelry Auction. Bid on the sparklers and give education your support starting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at Gulfcoast Coin & Jewelry in Fort Myers, to aid the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. Call 337-0433.

Cattle Baron's Ball. Kick up your heels with country-Western flair at this event to benefit the American Cancer Society of Lee County, starting at 6 p.m. Jan. 24 at Sam Ga-lloway Ford in Fort Myers. Tickets $150 per person, $250 per couple. Information: 936-1113, ext. 115.

Royal Pet Lover's Ball. At 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at Port Royal Club in Naples, for the Humane Society of Collier County. Tickets $200. Information: 643-1880.

Fiesta Latina. A party with that Latin flavor, at 6 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Hideaway Beach Club on Marco Island, for the American Cancer Society. Tickets are $135 each, $250 per couple. Call 642-8800.

NCH Auxiliary Luncheon. Damaris Peters Pike takes you to Never Never Land with a musical tribute to Mary Martin Jan. 31 at Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. Social hour begins at 11 a.m; luncheon at noon. Tickets $40. Information: 643-3805.

Cattle Baron's Ball. Yes, another one, this time around to benefit the Collier County unit of the American Cancer Society. Set for Jan. 31 at the Registry; tickets $250 each. Information: 261-0337.

Beaux Arts Masque Ball. A dinner-auction commences at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, in support of the Art League of Bonita Springs. Tickets $200. Information: 495-8989.

Venetian Ball. An evening to benefit Catholic Charities, at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Sanibel Harbour Resort. Live music, silent auction and more. Tickets $125. Information: 334-4007.

Comedy

The Capitol Steps. Political commentary through comedy, at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Barbara B. Mann. Information: 481-4849.

Dance

River North Chicago Dance Company. An eclectic repertoire of jazz dance distinguishes this company, which performs at 8 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.

Miami City Ballet. Two company premieres in this Balanchine Centennial: Verdi's Ballo della Regina, and Stravinsky's Violin Concerto. At 8 p.m. Jan. 13 and 14 at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.

Tapage. Dancers Olivia Rosenkrantz and Mari Fiyibayashi tap their hearts out in an evening of music ranging from jazz to classical to world, Jan. 31 at Schein Hall. Information: 395-0900.

Miscellaneous

The Collier County Museum presents July 1942: United We Stand, a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution, providing a glimpse of home-front patriotism through magazine covers of the period. Jan. 3-March 14. Call 774-8476.

Liz Coursen of American- PostcardArt.com presents two postcard history seminars at Robb & Stucky, one from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and one from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.on Jan. 6. Bring your own postcard collections to share with her. Free. Reservations/information: 261-3969, ext. 450.

Evening on Fifth. Entertain-ment, gallery hopping and shopping are all on tap from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 8 along Fifth Avenue South. Information: 435-3742.

Music

Ring in the New.with a performance of Club Swing by Five by Design, recalling that golden big-band era, at 8 p.m. Jan. 2 at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.

Salute to Vienna. Waltz your way into the New Year with this Viennese evening, starting at 8 p.m. Jan. 2 at the Barbara B. Mann. Information: 481-4849.

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons/Little Anthony and the Imperials. From "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" to "Going Out of My Head," these two groups sum up the whole '60s love ballad thing, at 8 p.m. Jan. 3 at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.

Louise Mandrell and Riders in the Sky. Country star Mandrell and America's favorite cowboys are onstage at 8 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.

Paul Anka. The prolific Mr. Anka visits the Barbara B. Mann, at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 4. Information: 481-4849.

Naples Philharmonic Chamber Series. Exotic Combinations pairs some unusual musical instruments in performances including Mozart's Quartet for Flute and String Trio K 285, at 3 p.m. Jan. 4 in the Phil's Daniels Pavilion. Information: 597-1900.

Jesus Christ Superstar. The rock opera that started it all is onstage Jan. 6-11 at the Barbara B. Mann. Information: 481-4849.

Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. The orchestra thrills to the Power of Beethoven, at 8 p.m. Jan. 8-10 at the Phil. Guest conductor Michael Stern and cellist Jian Wang join the Naples musicians in a program that includes Ludwig van's Symphony Number 5 in C minor. Information: 597-1900.