Art

Marianne Friedland Gallery. Continuing on view through Feb. 4: Milton Avery: The Gloucester Summers. Opening Feb. 5 to continue through Feb. 18: Memoirs of Color, presenting both abstract and landscape paintings of Jules Olitski, followed by Important New Paintings and Master Prints by Janet Fish, starting Feb. 19 and continuing until March 3. Information: 262-3484.

Harmon-Meek Gallery. Continuing on view through Feb. 7: the 40th anniversary exhibition, especially highlighting the work of Milton Avery. Works by Hunt Slonem take center stage Feb. 8-21, with pieces by Robert Vickrey featured Feb. 22-March 6. Information: 261-2637.

Eckert Fine Art. Continuing through Feb. 7: Lichtenstein: Chinese Landscapes and Rauschenberg: Seven Chinese Characters. Opening Feb. 19 to run through March 4: Hal Buckner: Goddess, Then and Now. Information: 261-1100.

Naples Museum of Art. Continuing through March 21: Hans Hofmann: A Retrospective, presenting rarely seen works by the seminal modernist painter. Opening Feb. 14 to run through May 9: the exhibition Clement Greenberg: A Critic's Collection, including works by Jackson Pollock, Jules Olitski, Larry Poons and many others. Also on view, Feb. 14-May 2: Agnes Denes: Projects for Public Spaces, presenting maquettes and more by the pioneer of ecological art. Information: 597-1900.

Von Liebig Art Center. Continuing through March 31: American Folk Art: From Outside the Mainstream, presenting works by Howard Finster, Minnie Evans, Nellie Mae Rowe and Edgar Tolson, among others. Also, paintings of the landscape by New York artist Adam Straus. Information: 262-6517.

The Phil Galleries. Ruth Harriet Louise and Glamour Photography, offering works by the MGM studio photographer that include portraits of Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford, continues through April 18. Information: 597-1900.

Art League of Marco Island. Points of View offers figures and portraiture by artists Joseph Fettingis, Robyn Hill, Shirley Piercy, William Gutzwiller, Frank de la Roche and Joe Cooper, Feb. 1-26. Opening Feb. 29: Out of Order, featuring wacky, fun acrylics, clay figures and papier-mâché sculpture. Information: 394-4221.

Trudy Labell Fine Art. Inner Spirit .Outer Beauty offers works by Raine Bledsoe and Gabrielle L. Mayer, Feb. 2-28. Information: 593-0211.

Aboriginals Art of the First Person. This month's 10,000 Miles/10,000 Years highlights Australia's Aboriginal art, with colorful prints, ceremonial carvings and decorated boomerangs and didjeridoos, Feb. 2-28, at the Sanibel gallery. Information: 395-2200.

New River Fine Art. Florida painter Molly Mabe's new works, of the Everglades and other Florida natural preserves and more, will be highlighted Feb. 6-20 at this Fifth Avenue gallery. Information: 435-4515.

Gallery Victoria. Acrylic and oil paintings by expressionist Amos Miller are on view beginning with a reception from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 6 and continuing through Feb. 23. Information: 649-4300.

Longstreth & Goldberg Art Gallery. The Giants of Sculpture/Little Gems Painting show opens with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 6 and continues through March 21. Information: 514-2773.

Cape Coral Arts Studio. The Southwest Florida Craft Guild presents its annual juried members show Feb. 6-27, with a reception at 5 p.m. Feb. 13. Information: 572-0802.

Museum of the Everglades. Featured this month: the paintings of Sam Platt. Information: 774-8476.

Art League of Bonita Springs Center for the Arts. Artworks loaned to the center from private collections in Southwest Florida are on display beginning with a reception at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and continuing through Feb. 26. Information: 495-8989.

Shaw Gallery of Naples. The latest paintings and sculpture by Hessam go on view here Feb. 13 and 14. Information: 261-7828.

Art Night on Pine Island. Nine art galleries participate in this event, which raises money for Habitat for Humanity, from 4 to 9 p.m. Feb. 13. Information: 283-6453.

Davis/Keil fine art. An exhibition of folk art continues through Feb. 14, followed by a show highlighting opera and theater (artists include David Hockney, Guillermo Kuitca, Grazia Toderi, Izima Kaoru and Stephen Paul Day) and one offering Chinese portraits by Hung Liu, Feb. 17-March 13. Call 775-3200.

Adams Galleries. Chasing the Colors of Naples introduces the oil paintings of Stine Walsh, with works depicting Naples scenes. Opening reception from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19; continues through Feb. 21. Information: 403-0040.

Naples National Art Festival. Enjoy artwork from around the country and more at the 25th edition of this juried art festival, Feb. 21-22 in Cambier Park. Information: 513-2492.

Weatherburn Gallery. Reflections, opening Feb. 22 to run for two weeks, presents water scenes by realist painter Frane Mlinar. Information: 263-8008.

Artfest Fort Myers. The 30th annual fine arts fest takes place downtown, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 28 and 29, and features music, food and the work of nearly 200 artists. Information: 768-3602.

The Darvish Collection. An exhibition of work by American Impressionist Troy Acker begins Feb. 29, with an opening reception with the artist 5-7:30 p.m. that day. Information: 261-7581.

Benefits

Naples Winter Wine Festival. Excellent wines, lavish dinners, auction day and fine fellowship enliven the festival, Feb. 6-8 at Tiburón, to benefit the Naples Children and Education Found-ation. For ticket information call (888) 837-4919.

Jewish Federation of Collier County Community Dinner. Set for Feb. 7 at a location to be determined. Information: 263-4205.

AAUW Luncheon. Dramatist Rusty Brown presents her play, Tea with Mina Edison, at this luncheon set for Feb. 9 at the Broadway Palm. For ticket info, call 277-0942.

Southwest Florida Symphony House Gala Preview. This year's show house kicks off Feb. 12 with a gathering at Fort Myers' Verandah. For ticket info, call 541-3182.

Mending Broken Hearts with Hope Luncheon. Michele Weldon, author of I Closed My Eyes: Revelations of a Battered Woman, is the guest speaker for this event to benefit the Shelter for Abused Women & Children, Feb. 13 at the Registry in Naples. Tickets $250; call 775-3862.

American Heart Association Collier County Heart Ball. Set for 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples; tickets $375 each. Information: 498-9288.

Community Foundation of Collier County Honorary Dinner. Scheduled for Feb. 17 at Grey Oaks in Naples; call 649-5000 for ticket info.

Tommy Tune and the Manhat-tan Rhythm Kings. Broadway legend Tune and the Kings present 90 minutes of song and dance to benefit the Gulfshore Ballet, at 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Anderson Theater on the Bishop Verot campus in Fort Myers. For tickets, call 472-2146.

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Signature Event. National Geographic underwater photographer David Doubilet is the guest speaker at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Infor-mation: 591-1348.

Beautiful Mind, Beautiful Heart. A fund raiser beginning at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at LaPlaya Beach Resort for the David Lawrence Foundation. For ticket info, call 354-1468.

President's Celebration: Renaissance 2004. English Gardens is the theme for this costume ball, complete with dinner, silent auction and a brief program. At 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Alico Arena on the Florida Gulf Coast University campus in Estero. For tickets ($500 each), call 590-1074.

Home & Condo 2004 Dream Home Grand Opening Party. This year's Dream Home is unveiled Feb. 21 at The Estates at Twin Eagles; it will remain open Tuesdays through Sundays through April 4. Proceeds benefit the Naples Philharmonic youth orchestra program. Information: 594-9980.

A Night at the Ascot Races Gala. Get that British thoroughbred feel at this event featuring prizes, racing and food. From 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 22 at Olde Marco Inn on Marco Island, to benefit the Art League of Marco Island. Tickets are $150 each; call 394-4221.

Howl at the Moon. This Western-styled evening for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Collier County offers plenty of food, a silent auction and dueling piano players from the Howl at the Moon Saloons, starting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at McSpradden Hall, United Church of Christ. For tickets call 403-0815.

Links to Life Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Lunch-eon. The culmination of a year's fund raising to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bosom Buddies, this luncheon is set for Feb. 27 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Call 417-4600 for more details.

Rally for a Cure. This golf event benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at Forest Glen Country Club. Hole-in-one prize is a car from Bob Germain. Information: 354-1898.

Beaux Arts Ball. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Naples Art Association, this evening of dinner, dancing and more is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. For more info, call 262-6517.

Children

Astronomy Night. Cape Coral's Children's Science Center continues to welcome kids (and their parents) for an evening of stargazing and planet watching, from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 21. Information: 997-0012.

Comedy

Tony Danza and Don Rickles. Two of TV's most durable personalities entertain at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Barbara B. Mann. Information: 481-4849.

Bill Cosby. Speaking of durable.Cosby's made us laugh for decades and continues the practice, in shows at 5 and 8 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Barbara B. Mann. Information: 481-4849.

Dance

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. A combination of slapstick comedy and true dance talent defines this all-male troupe, which performs at 8 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.

James Sewell Ballet. BIGArts presents the Minneapolis-based dance company, Feb. 21 at Schein Hall. Information: 395-0900.

Miami City Ballet: Giselle. The ultra-romantic ballet returns to the Phil, at 8 p.m. Feb. 24 and 25. Information: 597-1900.

Miscellaneous

Edison Festival of Light. The yearly Fort Myers salute to inventor Thomas Edison includes a host of events: a strolling flower show at the Bell Tower Shops, Feb. 5; City of Palms Block Party Feb. 6; a 158th birthday celebration Feb. 11 at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates; Crafts on the River at Centennial Park Feb. 20-22; and of course the stadium show, fireworks and grand parade on Feb. 21. For complete details, call 334-2999.

Everglades Seafood Festival. Indulge in Florida seafood to your heart's content, Feb. 7-9 in Everglades City. Information: 695-3781.

New Shanghai Circus. The artistry and daring of contortionists, plate spinners, dragon dancers and more are onstage at 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.

Evening on Fifth. The monthly festive evening on Naples Main Street, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 12. Information: 435-3742.

Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair. Get on your fair duds and enjoy cotton candy, agriculture exhibits, midway rides and more, Feb. 27-March 7. Information: 543-8364.

Governor's Family Literacy Initiative Celebration of Reading. The fourth annual event, hosted by Gov. Jeb Bush and his equally literate parents, takes place Feb. 27 at the Registry, and also welcomes author-actress Fannie Flagg and other authors TBA. Tickets to the celebration (including dinner after the program) are $250 each; call 275-5758.

Music

Classic Chamber Concerts. The Philadelphia Piano Quartet welcomes guest clarinetist Gervase de Peyer for a Clarinet Collaboration, at 2 p.m. Feb. 1 at Edison Community College and at 8 p.m. Feb. 2 and 3 at Sugden Community Theatre. Schubert's Trout Quintet is on the program along with works by Brahms and Mozart. Information: 434-8505.

Trinity-by-the-Cove Music Series. The church's director of music, John Fenstermaker, marks his debut on the church's 1,000-pipe-plus organ with a concert at 4 p.m. Feb. 1. Information: 262-6581.

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Renowned violinist Sarah Chang joins the ensemble, at 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.

Community Concert/Quartetto Gelato. At 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Information: 939-3236.

Mancini at the Movies. A salute to the late, great Henry Mancini, led by daughter and vocalist Monica. At 8 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.

Naples Philharmonic Orchestra Classical Series. Get set for a concert highlighting Russian genius, with guest conductor Daniel Hege and guest pianist Gilles Vonsattel, at 8 p.m. Feb. 5-7 and 2 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Phil. On the program: Stravinsky's Scherzo à la Russe, Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 10 in E minor. Information: 597-1900.

Takacs String Quartet. In concert Feb. 6 at Schein Hall on Sanibel. Information: 395-0900.

Artie Shaw Orchestra. Relive those Big Band memories, Feb. 7 at Schein Hall. Information: 395-0900.

Renee Fleming. Operatic sensation Fleming makes her Southwest Florida debut, at 8 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.

Concerts with Commentary. Pianist Ruth Laredo brings us the Melody and Melancholy of Rachmaninoff, at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.

Mandy Patinkin in Concert. BIGArts celebrates its 25th anniversary with Patinkin and Paul Ford on piano, Feb. 11 at Schein Hall. Information: 395-0900.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Daniele Gatti leads the acclaimed orchestra in concert at 8 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.

Keri Alkema. The mezzo-soprano performs a recital Feb. 12 at Schein Hall in a BIGArts offering. Information: 395-0900.

Naples Philharmonic Orchestra Reaching Out Series. The orchestra's Brass Quintet showcases the works of American composers, including Leonard Bernstein and Joe Green, in concerts at 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at Temple Shalom and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at San Marco Catholic Church. Infor-mation: 597-1900.

Naples Concert Band. Performing at 2 p.m. Feb. 15 at Cambier Park (rain location: Naples High). The band also performs Feb. 22 on Marco Island. For more information call 263-9521.

UU Performing Arts Society. The concert series offers a classical jazz program featuring Claude Bolling's Suite of Violin and Jazz Trio at 3 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fort Myers. Information: 275-2640.

Classic Chamber Concerts Tantalizing Tropical Night with the Turtle Island String Quartet. The evening begins at 6 p.m. Feb. 16 with a reception and silent auction, followed by dinner, a live auction and a concert featuring the quartet. At the Naples Beach Hotel. Tickets $200 each; call 434-8505.

Italian-American Festival. Al Martino, Anna Maria Alberghetti and Dick Contino highlight this tribute to Italian-American music, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Barbara B. Mann. Information: 481-4849.

Engelbert Humperdinck. Engelbert's back, at 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Barbara B. Mann. Information: 481-4849.

Naples Philharmonic Orchestra Pops Series. The Fiedler Tradition-longtime Boston Pops conductor Arthur Fiedler, of course-is saluted in concerts at 8 p.m. Feb. 17-21 and 2 p.m. Feb. 21 and 22 at the Phil. Bruce Hangen conducts, and violinist James Ehnes performs Sarasate's Gypsy Airs, Saint Saëns' Introduction and rondo capriccio and other works. Information: 597-1900.

The Four Tops. They'll be Standing in the Shadows of Love and singing all their hits for you, at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Barbara B. Mann. Information: 481-4849.

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. In concert Feb. 19 at Schein Hall. Information: 395-0900.

Linda Eder. Broadway and recording star Eder entertains, at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Barbara B. Mann. Information: 481-4849.

Itzhak Perlman. The always pleasing Perlman brings his violin to the Phil once more, at 8 p.m. Feb. 22. Information: 597-1900.

Gulf Coast Symphony. Enjoy A Barbra Streisand Evening: A Musical Tribute, at 8 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Barbara B. Mann. Information: 481-4849.

Butch Thompson and Terry Waldo. This BIGArts concert combines two nine-foot-grand pianos, Thompson's clarinet, and blues singer Ruth Brisbane's voice, Feb. 23 at Schein Hall. Information: 395-0900.

Community Concerts/Teatro Lirico D'Europa. The opera company presents Puccini's Tosca, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Barbara B. Mann. Information: 939-3236.

Rigoletto. Teatro Lirico also presents this Verdi classic, at 8 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.

Classic Chamber Concerts. Violinist Raymond Gniewek joins the Philadelphia Piano Quartet for The Three Concert Masters, at 2 p.m. Feb. 29 at Edison Community College and 8 p.m. March 1 and 2 at Sugden Community Theatre, featuring works by Vivaldi, Beethoven and Schumann. Information: 434-8505.

The Beach Boys. Pick up those Good Vibrations at 8 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Barbara B. Mann. Information: 481-4849.

Sports

Florida Everblades. The 'Blades take to the ice against the Mississippi Sea Wolves, Feb. 13 and 14; Pensacola Ice Pilots, Feb. 17; and Columbus Cottonmouths, Feb. 27 and 28, at TECO Arena. Information: 948-PUCK (7825).

Talks

English-Speaking Union. The Naples branch of the organization presents guest speaker Alice Boyne, executive director of the union for the U.S.A., at its Winston Churchill dinner, at 6 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Naples Beach Hotel. Information: 261-2222.

American Musical Heritage Lecture. Lecturer and entertainer George Zimmerman discourses on Events that Changed the Course (focusing on composers Foster, Pastor, Berlin and rock legend Elvis Presley) at 10 a.m. Feb. 4, followed by A Salute to New York City Feb. 18 and They Quit While They Were Ahead (which touches on the work of opera singers Pinza, Farrell, Traubel and Melchior) Feb. 25. All at 10 a.m. in the Phil's Daniels Pavilion. Information: 597-1900.

Quest Educational Foundation Speaker Series. Ron Insana interprets The Message of the Markets Feb. 6 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Then former White House spokesman Ari Fleischer delivers his latest news, Feb. 20, also at the Ritz. Information: 643-3573.

Shakespeare Lecture. Dr. Paul Rathburn examines Measure for Measure, at 10 a.m. Feb. 7 in the Phil's Daniels Pavilion. Information: 597-1900.

Critic's Choice. Professor Elaine Newton discusses Mary Lawson's book Crow Lake, at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Feb. 12 and 10 a.m. Feb. 14 in the Phil's Daniels Pavilion. Information: 597-1900.

Naples/Fort Myers Town Hall Series. That famous political/personal duo, Mary Matalin and James Carville, converse Feb. 13 at the Registry. Information: 261-6524.

The Movie Club. Find out what critic Elaine Newton's been watching, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Phil's Daniels Pavilion. Information: 597-1900.

Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club. Jim VunKannon discusses "Shelling in the Turks and Caicos," at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. Information: 395-2233.

Theater

Thoroughly Modern Millie. This Tony winner takes us back to the days of flappers, bathtub gin and all that jazz, at 2 and 8 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.

Art. Yasmine Reza's look at friendship and modern art continues through Feb. 7 in the Naples Players' Blackburn Hall at the Sugden. Information: 263-7990.

The Big Bang. A comedy about a 12-hour musical, onstage through Feb. 7 at the Old Schoolhouse Theater on Sanibel. Information: 472-6862.

The Pajama Game. The 1950s musical continues through Feb. 14 at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Information: 278-4422.

Nunsense. Still more laughs from the Little Sisters of Hoboken, through Feb. 28 at the Off Broadway Palm. Information: 278-4422.

Pirates of Penzance. The Gilbert and Sullivan romp continues through March 7 at the Naples Dinner Theatre. Information: 514-STAR (7827).

Ol' Blue Eyes: The Music of Sinatra. Get your fix of Frank through April 15 on Saturday afternoons and Monday evenings at the Naples Dinner Theatre. Information: 514-STAR (7827).

Lord of the Dance. The international dance sensation stomps its way into the Barbara B. Mann, at 8 p.m. Feb. 4. Information: 481-4849.

Mama Drama. A look at contemporary motherhood through the eyes of five female friends. Onstage Feb. 4-21 in the Naples Players' Tobye Studio at the Sugden. Information: 263-7990.

Parellel Lives: The Kathy and Mo Show. This comedy about women today stars Lauren Drexler and Kathy Grey; it's onstage Feb. 5-21 in a Theatre Conspiracy production at the Foulds Theatre. Information: 936-3239.

Carousel. Meet up with trusting Julie and barker Billy Bigelow once more in this Rodgers and Hammer-stein classic, Feb. 6-14 at the Charlotte Players. Information: 255-1022.

Sanibel Surprise. A show TBA at the Old Schoolhouse, Feb. 9-March 20. Information: 472-6862.

The Graduate. The Sopranos' Lorraine Bracco stars as the seductive Mrs. Robinson, Feb. 11-15 at the Barbara B. Mann. Information: 481-4849.

Say Goodnight, Gracie. Frank Gorshin appears in his award-winning one-man show as George Burns, at 8 p.m. Feb. 13, and 2 and 8 p.m. Feb. 14 and 15, at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.

I'm Not Rappaport. Herb Gardner's play about two park-bench philosophers, onstage Feb. 13-March 7 at Florida Rep. Information: 332-4488.

Man of La Mancha. The Cultural Park Theatre in Cape Coral dreams The Impossible Dream with this production about Don Quixote, Feb. 13-29. Information: 772-5862.

Carousel. Take another turn on the Rodgers and Hammerstein merry-go-round, Feb. 19-April 11 at the Broadway Palm. Information: 278-4422.

The Golden Age. In this A.R. Gurney play, a young literature professor falls in love with the granddaughter of a wealthy old lady who knew the famous F. Scott Fitzgerald. Onstage Feb. 19-21, 26-28, with matinees Feb. 22 and 29 and more shows to come in March at the Marco Players, Marco Town Center Mall. Information: 642-7270.

Vanities. Linda Blair, Erin Moran and Jill Whelan team in this show that follows three women's lives from the 1960s into the '70s, Feb. 27-29 at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.