April Calendar

Alliance for the Arts. Young artists display their best work, as chosen by Lee County schools’ art teachers. Elementary and middle school works are on display until April 14; high school artists display April 20 to May 5. The Best of Show wins a trip to Giverny, France, to study with Gale Bennett. 939-2787.

Art League of Bonita Springs. Art League instructors display their works April 4–12. Then the art league hosts the Florida Artists Showcase competition, April 20 to May 3. 495-8989.

BIG Arts. In the Founders Gallery, the Open Doors exhibit showcases the talents of young Lee County artists. In the Phillips Gallery, the Southwest Florida Craft Guild sets up shop. Both exhibits are on display until April 26. 395-0900.

Bob Rauschenberg Gallery. New works from more than 30 artists are on display in Edison College’s gallery until April 14. An annual student show runs April 19 to
May 4. 489-9313.

Cape Coral Arts Studio. The Florida Society of Goldsmiths and the Southwest Florida Glass Beadmakers display their wearable and decorative art, April 6–27. 574-0802.

Collier County Museum. Photographer John Moran shows how natural Florida must have appeared to early visitors in the exhibit Journal of Light: A Photographer’s Search for the Soul of Florida, which continues until
May 6. 774-8476.

Eckert Fine Art. The gallery continues to celebrate its new location in the Promenade in Bonita Bay with rare prints by Chuck Close, Jim Dine, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein and Robert Rauschenberg all this month. 949-1125.

FGCU’s Art Gallery. Student art and senior project exhibition runs April 11–27. 590-7238.

Galerie du Soleil. Roma, the art of Il Polittico, is on display until
April 7. 417-3450.

IAG Galleries. An exhibit of original oils on canvas and hand-embellished giclées by Russian artist and sculptor Georgy Kurasov runs April 6–21. 649-7339.

Journeyman Gallery. Mexican sculptor and painter Uriel Parker displays his work until April 30. 597-0564.

Julia’s Art. The Pine Island gallery will host a collaborative show on The Joy of Color, featuring work by several local artists, until April 9. 283-0831.

Marco Executive Airport. An exhibit from Trudy Bentley Rech continues until June 30. 263-8242.

Marianne Friedland Gallery. Works by Wolf Kahn, Janet Fish, Frank Stella and Milton Avery on display this month. 262-3484.

Mullen Brown Gallery. Andrea Clark Brown Architects displays 20 Years of Creative Architectural Design to celebrate the firm’s 20th anniversary and new partnership with David Poorman Architects. The exhibit will also show Marilyn Brown’s bold oil paintings. Runs to April 23. 263-3898.

Naples Museum of Art. On display until April 21, a collection of 20th century prints from favorite artists such as Salvador Dali and Robert Rauschenberg in From Cassatt to Katz. The handwritten Saint John’s Bible, illuminated by artist Donald Jackson, will be on display until April 6. Six Continents of Quilts: The Museum of Arts & Design Collection opens April 21 and runs until June 30. Two exhibits, Impressions: Americans in France, 1860-1930 and Claude Monet: Giverney and the North of France, continue to May 13. The Great American Game: Baseball, featuring works of art and rare memorabilia, runs until May 13. In the permanent collection: Leaders in American Modernism, Masters of Miniature and Modern Mexican Masters run through
June 30. 597-1900.

New River Fine Art Gallery. A show from sculptor Tuan runs all this month. 435-4515.

Room Interior Philosophy. New England artist Helen Evans Febbo joins with 50fifty’s Gary Shanabarger for a special art show April 19 at 5 p.m. 261-8888.

SONA Gallery. Mixed media from artist David Chaffee on display in Deliberate Edges until April 20.
530-7662.

Space 39. FGCU’s Scott Snyder displays his work, beginning
April 14. 690-0004.

Von Liebig Art Center. An exhibit from the International Association of Pastel Societies continues until April 29. Then an exhibit of work by students at the von Liebig runs April 14–29. 262-6517.

Weatherburn Gallery. A one-man show from Diane Leonard called Down by the Sea begins March 8, and David A. Dunlop’s Reflections exhibit starts March 29. 263-8008.

Bach Ensemble. Second annual performance of Handel’s complete Messiah, April 1 at 3 p.m. in McSpadden Hall at Naples United Church of Christ. 732-1055.

Big Band Singer. A tribute to Rosemary Clooney, starring Larraine Olnowich, April 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Norris Center. 213-3049.

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. The symphony orchestra performs with Cheryle F. Naberhaus, French horn, in Too Hot to Handel, April 15 at the Center for Perfoming Arts & Education in Punta Gorda.

Deborah Voigt. The acclaimed soprano makes her first appearance in Southwest Florida at the Phil April 20 at 8 p.m. 597-1900.

Eartha Kitt. The jazz singer hits the Phil for a performance April 30 at
8 p.m. 597-1900.

Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers. Choral favorites at the Fort Myers Congregational United Church of Christ, April 22 at 3 p.m. 540-7027.

Gulf Coast Big Band performs in Cambier Park in Naples April 1 and Mackle Park on Marco Island April 15. Concerts begin at 2 p.m.

Gulf Coast Symphony. The symphony presents Blue Jeans & Beethoven with pianists Christine and Michelle Naughton, April 28 at the Anderson Theater at Bishop Verot High School. 481-4849.

James King Memorial Concert. A quartet of New York opera singers unite to remember opera legend James King, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Mooring Presbyterian Church. 261-1487.

Jazz Alliance. The Dana Paul Jazz Quintet returns to the Margaret Frizzell Amphitheatre at the Alliance for the Arts for the first concert in this outdoor springtime jazz series. Grounds open at 5:30 p.m., the music starts at 7 p.m.
April 14. 939-2787.

Naples Concert Band. The band celebrates 35 years of entertaining Southwest Florida with a special concert at the Community School of Naples, April 4 at 7:30 p.m.
273-3147.

Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. The NPO concludes its classical series with Symphonic Splendor, a concert featuring Carlos Miguel Prieto, music director of Mexico’s oldest orchestra, April 12–15; then finishes off its pops series with A Century of Broadway, April 24–29. Then legendary trumpeter Doc Severinsen joins the NPO for a pops special, Gershwin, Ellington, Vienna & More, April 18–19. All concerts at the Phil. On April 22, a string and woodwind ensemble performs Brilliant Brahms at 3 p.m. in the Phil’s Daniels Pavilion. 597-1900.

Philadelphia Piano Quartet. The quartet performs Michael Haydn, Mendelssohn and Schubert with guest artist Larry Glazener April 1–3 at Sugden Community Theatre.
434-8505.

Southwest Florida Symphony. A special Palm Sunday concert, Spirit Journey, April 1 at 5 p.m. at First Christian Church in Bonita Springs. Then Masters of Emotion with guest conductor Michael Hall, April 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. at the Barbara B. Mann. 418-1500.

Stu Shelton. The variety musician performs at the Village on Venetian Bay April 5 at 6 p.m.

Susan Egan. The Broadway star sings solo in the Phil’s Daniels Pavilion as part of the Cabaret at the Phil series, April 26–29 at
7 p.m. 597-1900.

Tom Jones. It’s Not Unusual the pop phenomenon will be at the Phil April 2 at 8 p.m. 597-1500.

Tribute to Benny Goodman. Buddy Morrow and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with special guest Terry Myers Orchestra unite for a big-band extravaganza, April 15 at
8 p.m. at the Phil. 597-1900.

A Gilbert & Sullivan Revue. Opera Naples stages this parody of the British Judicial system, featuring the one-act Trial by Jury, with baritone Louis Dall’Ava and soprano Diane McVey, April 22 at 3 p.m. at the Performing Arts Hall of Gulf Coast University. (800) 771-1041.

Always, Patsy Cline at the Naples Dinner Theatre until April 10. 514-7827.

AntiGravity: The Tour. The troupe of acrobatic gymnasts, champion athletes and urban dancers makes its first appearance in Southwest Florida, April 1 at 8 p.m. at the Phil. 597-1900.

Bells Are Ringing. The Charlotte Players present this classic 1950s musical about the people and their stories on an old-fashioned answering service at the Cultural Center Theater, Port Charlotte, April 1. (941) 625-4175.

The Complete Works of Shakespeare. The Pelican Players put on 37 of the Bard’s plays in less than two hours. This fast-paced comedy is at the Norris Center until April 14, with a matinee performance April 7. 213-3049.

Damn Yankees. A musical comedy about a man’s love for baseball, at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre until April 14. 278-4422.

Diavolo. Dancers, gymnasts and actors stretch the boundaries of modern dance in this show at the Phil April 16 at 8 p.m. 597-1900.

Diva. A musical variety show from the women of the Charlotte Players, April 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. at the Cultural Center Theater in Port Charlotte. (941) 625-4175.

Don Quixote. The Moiseev Russian Classical Ballet Company presents this timeless satire April 10 at 8 p.m. at the Phil. 597-1900.
The Day They Kidnapped the Pope. This new play from the Cultural Park Theatre Company is onstage April 20–29 at the Cultural Park Community Theatre in Cape Coral. 772-5862.

The Dunes. Winner of Fort Myers’ Theatre Conspiracy’s New Play Contest, this work by Craig Pospisil is onstage, April 19 to May 5 in the Foulds Theatre at Alliance for the Arts. 936-3239.

Enchanted April. The Naples Players take on this romantic comedy about rejuvenation in Italy, April 25 to May 19 in the Blackburn Hall in Sugden Community Theatre. 263-7990.

Etc. The play-reading group stages three comedies: Ariel Bright by Katharine Long, Approaching Lavender by Julie Beckett Crutcher and Businessman’s Lunch by Michael David Quinn. April 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tobye Studio at Sugden Community Theatre. 263-7990.

Fiddler on the Roof runs to April 8 at the Cape Coral Cultural Park Theatre. 772-5862.

Hairspray. Broadway’s "big fat musical comedy" is at the Phil, April 3–8. 597-1900.

Hungarian State Folk Ensemble. The Folk and the Gypsy orchestras join with 30 dancers for the colorful music and dance of old Hungary, April 9 at 8 p.m. at the Phil. 597-1900.

Las Vegas Legends. The Rat Pack, Elvis and other Vegas greats are onstage at the Schoolhouse Theater on Sanibel, April 5–28. 472-6862.

Last of the Red Hot Lovers. Neil Simon’s comedy about a restaurateur who yearns for an extramarital affair opens April 5 at the Off Broadway Palm Theatre and runs until May 19. 278-4422.

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

Murder on the Rerun. A whodunit comedy from the Marco Players April 11–29 at the Marco Players Theater in Town Center Mall. 642-7270.

The Oldest Profession. Fort Myers’ Theatre Conspiracy presents this witty comedy about five practitioners of the oldest profession, in the Foulds Theatre at Alliance for the Arts, March 22 to April 7. 936-3239.

The Rainmaker. This American classic about love in a time of depression and drought continues at the Florida Rep until April 8. 332-4488.

Scapino. The Florida Rep brings this irreverent adaptation of Moliere’s Les Fourberies de Scapin to the stage April 20 to May 13. 332-4488.

Showboat. Last chance to see a performance at the Naples Dinner Theater. This production, about three generations of show folk, is onstage until April 22. 514-7827.

Sinbad. The acclaimed comic makes his first appearance in Southwest Florida, April 29 at
8 p.m. at the Phil. 597-1900.

The Smell of the Kill. A mischievous dark comedy performed by the Naples Players in the Tobye Studio at Sugden Community Theatre until April 18. 263-7990.

Sunday at the Bandshell. Bring your lawn chair for a free concert in Naples’ Cambier Park. Gulf Coast Big Band, April 1; the Naples Daily News jazz band, April 15; and the Music Makers, April 22.

Swing! Celebrating the music phenomenon from the 30s and 40s, this Tony-nominated show keeps everyone dancing at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre April 19 through June 9.
278-4422.

These Shoes Were Made for Talking. Songs and stories featuring various styles of shoes and starring Debi Guthery April 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. at the Norris Center. 213-3049.

Viva Italia III. Popular Italian arias, Neapolitan folk songs and contemporary Italian hits from the Naples Opera Society, April 10 at the Norris Center in Naples.

Wonderful Town. Two sisters take New York City by storm in this Tony Award-winning musical at the Phil April 21 and 22.
597-1900.

Woyzeck. FGCU’s Theatre Lab takes on Georg Büchner’s tragic play, April 11–15 and 18–22 at the Arts Complex. 590-7268.

Celebrate the Children. Arts and crafts, cookie decorating and other entertainment for kids at the Norris Center Amphitheatre April 14 from 1–4 p.m. 213-3058.

Magic Carpet Concert. A small ensemble from the NPO performs a 45-minute program, demonstrates instruments and answers questions. For ages three to nine, April 21 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. in the Phil’s Daniels Pavilion. 597-1900.

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

Seussical. A magical musical with favorite Dr. Seuss characters, through April 21 at the Naples Dinner Theatre’s Ice Cream Theatre. 514-7827.

Art in the Park. The show features artwork from the Naples Art Association members, as well as food and entertainment. April 7 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.

Farmers’ Market. Behind Tommy Bahama on Third Street South in Old Naples, April 7, 14, 21 and 28, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. 434-6533.

Home & Yard Show. A one-day marketplace to meet home décor and landscaping vendors, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jaycee Park in Cape Coral. 573-3122.

Incandescent Evening. A celebration of the rebirth of the Edison & Ford Winter Estates is at the estates April 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendance is limited. 334-7419.

Naples Artcrafters Show. Art and crafts show to raise money for the art department at Gulf Coast High School, April 14 from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. at Cambier Park. 352-3036.

Old Florida Festival. Celebrate Florida’s past at this two-day living history event, March 31 and April 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Collier County Museum grounds at the Courthouse Complex in Naples. 774-8476.

Sanibel Art Night. The galleries of Sanibel Island open their doors for the final art night of the season, April 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. Featured artist Myra Roberts will display her work at the Seaweed Gallery, with live music from the band Troubled. 472-2585.

Thursdays on Third Street. Third Street South Merchants Association and other sponsors present music and other entertainment April 5, 12 and 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. April 19 is the Third Thursday on Third. 434-6533.

Earth Day Weekend. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosts an earth-friendly weekend with a farmers’ market, entertainment, speakers, exhibits, vendors, a carnival and more, April 21 and 22. 403-4236.

Florida Everblades. Our local pro hockey team takes on the Augusta Lynx April 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Germain Arena. 948-7825.

Flower Show. The Naples Garden Club hosts its 54th annual Flower Show, themed Fantasy, on March 31 and April 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Naples Botanical Garden. 262-3137.

Naples Botanical Garden. Dinosaurs in the Garden, an interactive exhibit featuring full-scale dinosaur replicas and a glimpse of the plant world during the Jurassic Period, is spread throughout the garden’s grounds until May 15. 643-7275.

An Evening With … Local artist Suzy Valentine talks about the historical use of flowers at the Art League of Bonita Springs April 18 at 7 p.m. 495-8989.

Bead Show. More than 200 types of gemstones and glass beads will be at this show at the Cape Coral Arts Studio April 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 574-0802.

Cape Coral Arts Studio. A five-week spring class session in fine arts and crafts begins April 24 and lasts until June 4. 574-0802.

Collier County Audubon Society. Naples Zoo’s Jeff Carter discusses Burmese pythons in the Everglades, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the Norris Center in Naples. 643-7822.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida. The Conservancy Environmental Science Team discusses endangered sea turtles, April 10; the history and future of Naples Bay, April 17; and the role snakes play in our environment, April 24. All lectures at 7 p.m. 403-4236.

Lifelong Learning. From the Phil’s adult education program: Phillip Gainsley discusses Symphonic Splendor April 12; concert pianist Jodie DeSavo discusses Just Joplin and performs April 16; Rick Harris discussses the Golden Age of Film from 1963 forward, April 23; the Food Network’s Cat Cora visits April 23 to talk food and wine; and Philip Leonard discusses New Views on French Impressionism April 11. All discussions in the Phil’s Toni Stabile Building unless otherwise noted. Call for specific times, 597-1900.

Literature discussions. The Phil’s popular Critic’s Choice discussion group mulls over Irene Nemirovsky’s Suite Française, April 12 and 14 with Elaine Newton. Notre Dame’s Paul Rathburn also comes to the Phil on April 14 to discuss Othello, as part of his Shakespeare lecture series.
597-1900.

Lunch with the Arts. Artist Rosemarie Chiarlone discusses book arts, with lunch provided by Tommy Bahama, April 23 from noon to 2 p.m. at the von Liebig Art Center. 262-6517.

Marco Island Historical Society. Archaeologist Mike Russo discusses ancient shell monuments of the Everglades April 3 at 7 p.m. at Mackle Park on Marco Island. 389-6447.

Masterpieces of High Art and Serious Music. David Courtney, from Florida-Atlantic University, presents Scherzo, Giocoso, Burlesque, Humor: Playing it for Laughs, with a discussion on music and art April 9 at 11 a.m. in the Phil’s Daniels Pavilion. 597-1900.

Meet the Musician. John Evans, principal timpanist of the NPO, hosts an interactive performance and answers questions April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Phil’s Daniels Pavilion. 597-1900.

Naples Historical Society. Che Ke Moore lectures on Seminole art through patchwork April 21 at
7 p.m. at the historic Palm Cottage in Naples. 261-8164.

Raku. Learn about this ancient Japanese earthenware art April 23–25 at the von Liebig Art Center.
262-6517.

Renaissance Academy. Lecture from Jeff Fleming, director of the Des Moines Art Center, on A Humanist Sensibility in Contemporary Art, April 5 at 3 p.m. in FGCU’s Arts Complex. 590-7238.

Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center. Mike Knight discusses the island of Trinidad, April 13 at 6 p.m.; dive into the ocean and try SCUBA, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and learn about local environmental issues, April 18 at 4 p.m.
417-6310.

Vocal Master Class. The original Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Susan Egan, will be at the Phil’s Toni Stabile Building April 27 at 3 p.m. for an interactive and informal vocal instruction. 597-1900.