February Calendar

Disney’s The Lion King. Simba keeps roaring all this month at the Barbara B. Mann. 481-4849.

Enchanted April. Four British women bloom in Italy in this romantic comedy performed at the Florida Repertory Theatre Feb. 9 through March 4. 332-4488.

Etc. This series of staged play readings from the Naples Players continues with three short plays on The Modern Sensibility, Feb. 18 in the Tobye Studio at Sugden Community Theatre. 263-7990.

Four Part Thunder. Stage 88 performs this new musical in the Bonita Springs Community Hall Feb. 8–24 at 8 p.m. 513-8600.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. This company of 23 dancers will showcase its cutting-edge choreography Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. at the Phil. 597-1900.

The Jewel Thieves. A missing necklace is the mystery in this comedy performed by the Marco Players Feb. 22 to March 12 at the Marco Players Theater in Marco Town Center Mall. 642-7270.

Laff Past Eight. A variety act by local favorites Fred and Lee Tobias, at the Norris Center Feb. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. 213-3049.

Madama Butterfly. The Puccini opera with English subtitles performed by Opera Naples, featuring stars of the Metropolitan and New York City operas, at the Performing Arts Hall of Gulf Coast High School, Feb. 16 and 18. (800) 771-1041.

Mame. The Tony Award-winning musical performed by the Naples Players in Blackburn Hall at Sugden Community Theatre, Feb. 28 to March 31. 263-7990.

Mary Cassatt and the Impressionists. Robin Lane acts, directs and produces this one-woman play in the Phil’s Daniels Pavilion, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. 597-1900.

Miami City Ballet. The company première of Anthony Tudor’s Lilac Garden performed at the Phil Feb. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. 597-1900.

Mid-Life The Crisis Musical. A wacky musical about age-old situations at the Off Broadway Palm Theatre all this month. 278-4422.

Mixed Emotions. A comedy about two golden-agers falling in love, performed by the Naples Players in the Blackburn Hall at Sugden Community Theatre until Feb. 3. 263-7990.

My Fair Lady. Eliza Doolittle struts her stuff at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre through Feb. 17. 278-4422.

Orlando Ballet. The troupe dances at BIG Arts on Sanibel Feb. 17. 395-0900.

The Owl and the Pussycat, performed at the Cape Coral Cultural Park Community Theatre Feb. 16 to March 4. 772-5862.

Pal Joey. Follow this anti-hero in a musical comedy at the Naples Dinner Theatre until March 4. 514-7827.

Parallel Lives, The Kathy and Mo Show. Two women struggle through the rituals of modern life in this comedy from Theatre Conspiracy, Feb. 15 to March 3 in the Foulds Theatre at Alliance for the Arts. 936-3239.

The Peking Acrobats. Straight from China, these gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists and tumblers will perform with an exotic Chinese orchestra Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. at the Phil. 597-1900.

Picasso at the Lapin Agile. If Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso were to meet at a bar, would their genius match? See this play, written by actor Steve Martin, before the movie comes out next year, at FGCU’s Theatre Lab at the Arts Complex. Feb. 15–25. 590-7268.

Remember the Ladies. Janina Birtolo stars in this play on the life of first lady Abigail Adams, at the Norris Center Feb. 9 and 10. 213-3049.

The Retreat from Moscow. Can the end of a marriage be compared to Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow? This drama, performed by the Naples Players, explores the history of a relationship. In the Tobye Studio at Sugden Community Theatre until Feb. 24. 263-7990.

Riverdance. The Irish music and dance troupe comes to the Phil Feb. 27 to March 4 at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. shows March 3 and 4. 597-1900.

Run For Your Wife. This British farce about a London cabbie with two wives is at the Schoolhouse Theater on Sanibel until Feb. 3. 472-6862.

Sea Change: Reversing the Tide. Is man really the center of the animal kingdom? This drama of poetry and science will explore the complex web of life on earth. Feb. 21 at BIG Arts on Sanibel. 395-0900.

Smucker’s Stars on Ice. World champion figure skaters and Olympic gold medalists hit the ice for this show at Germain Arena Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. 948-7825.

Spamalot. Go on the quest for the Holy Grail in this musical comedy "lovingly ripped" from the film Monty Python. At the Phil Feb. 6–11 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 10, 11 at 2 p.m. 597-1900.

Trying. David Howard stars in this touching play about Francis Biddle, attorney general under President FDR and chief judge during the Nuremberg trials, as he struggles to put his life in order. Feb. 14 at BIG Arts on Sanibel. 395-0900.

FOR THE KIDS

Nuts about the von Liebig. A day of fun, with coconut painting, entertainment and refreshments. Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the von Liebig Art Center in Naples. 262-6517.

Robots. An interactive exhibit based on the hit kids’ movie at the Imaginarium Hands-On Museum in Fort Myers until April 22. 337-3332.

Thomas Edison: The Fire of Genius. The world première of this play will be at the Florida Reperatory Theatre’s Lunchbox Theatre, Feb. 3 and 10 at 11 a.m. 332-4488.

FESTIVALS & FAIRS

Art in the Park. Naples’ oldest outdoor art festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This month’s featured artist is Debbie Hummel-Marconi. The shows feature artwork from the Naples Art Association members, as well as food and entertainment. Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Cambier Park in downtown Naples and on Park Street by the von Liebig Art Center. 262-6517.

ArtFest. A juried fine arts festival featuring 200 national artists, interactive art, food and entertainment. In downtown Fort Myers on Edwards Drive, Feb. 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 768-3602.

Art Night. Pine Island galleries open their doors for an evening of art and entertainment, Feb. 9 from 4 to 9 p.m.

Celebration of the Arts. Live entertainment, art, food and more at Estero Community Park, Feb. 17 beginning at 9 a.m. 498-0678.

Chilly Willy’s Mardi Gras. The second annual celebration, featuring jazz music, games, food and kids’ activities, Feb. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Fleishmann Park. 213-3020.

City of Naples Cultural Heritage Celebration. Live music, Taste of Soul cooking contest, crafts and other activities, Feb. 24 at River Park. 213-3037.

Edison Festival of Light. Light up the Town party, featuring headlining acts and performers, at Centennial Park Feb. 9 and 10; Junior run, parade and coronation, downtown Fort Myers, Feb. 11; Crafts on the River in Centennial Park, Feb. 16-18; 5K race at 5:30 p.m. and grand parade at 7 p.m., downtown Feb. 17; and fireworks show finale Feb. 17 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Fort Myers High School stadium.
334-2999.

Everglades Seafood Festival. The 34th annual, with top country music, rides, arts and crafts, and of course, seafood. In Everglades City Feb. 2–4. 695-4100.

Farmers’ Market. Behind Tommy Bahama on Third Street South in Old Naples, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday this month. 434-6533.

Florida Arts Festival. An art show with live performances, starts Feb. 24 and continues through March at the Davis Arts Center, formerly the Florida Cultural Arts Center. 337-1933.
Invitational Art Show. More than 30 local artists will display their work at Temple Beth-El in Fort Myers, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
433-0018.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival. In rememberance of the "Mother of the Everglades," the Museum of the Everglades will host the third annual celebration with lectures from visiting professors, an English tea, swamp walks and boat tour through the Everglades Feb 20–23, with the Swamp County Fair in McLeod Park Feb. 24. 695-0008.

Naples Artcrafters Show. Shows Feb. 10 in Fleishmann Park and Feb. 17 at the Bonita Bay Plaza, both from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 352-3036.

Naples National Art Festival. The 28th annual festival will display work from more than 275 artists, spotlighting artist Natalie Salminen and furnituremaker Lara Moore. Presented by the von Liebig Art Center, the show will be at Cambier Park in Naples Feb. 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 262-6517.

Pine Island Art Show. The 35th annual art show and sale will be Feb. 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Matlacha Community Park. 283-4432.

Spring Training Kickoff Festival. Live entertainment, contests and baseball activities, Feb. 24 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Lee County Sports Complex. 332-2930.

Stone Age Emporium Bead Show. Find gemstones and beads, plus bead stringing instruction at the Cape Coral Arts Studio Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 574-0802.

Thursdays on Third Street in Old Naples, Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22.
434-6533.

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

ACE Group Classic. The 20th
anniversary at Quail West in Naples, Feb. 19–25. 593-3900.

Croquet Tournaments. The 13th annual USCA-sanctioned Audubon Croquet Tournament will be at Audubon Country Club, Feb. 20–25. 592-1347. The 18th annual Useppa Invitational will be Feb. 14–18. (847) 570-9000.

Florida Everblades. Our local ECHL team takes on the Pensacola Ice Pilots Feb. 9 and 10; the Gwinnett Gladiators, Feb. 14, 21 and 23; and the Augusta Lynx, Feb. 24 and 27. All games at 7:30 p.m. at Germain Arena. 948-7825.