WOW To Do List: Farmers markets and more
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5th Annual Singin’ Broadway
Southwest Florida s most talented singers are back again on the Marco stage at the Marco Presbyterian Church, 875 W. Elkcam Circle, Marco Island. “Singin’ Broadway” features songs from your favorite Broadway musicals. By attending you will help us save our theater. The shows are Feb. 25-27 at 7:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday and 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 on Saturday. Information: theateronmarco.com.
Farmers’ Market
Marco Island Farmers’ Market, 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 901 Park Avenue, Marco Island. Information: cityofmarcoisland.com.
South Collier Farmers Market
Open every Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 6060 Collier Blvd., two miles south of U.S. 41 in the Naples Outlet Collection’s parking lot. Delicious food, farm-fresh produce, arts and crafts, live music and food trucks in an outside venue. Vendor booths available. Information: 239-778-7753 or southcollierfarmersmarket.com.
WOW To Do List: Treasures in the Trunk, more
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The Marco Players presents ‘Laugh, Cry, Pee, Repeat!’
“Laugh, Cry, Pee, Repeat!,” a premiere by Patti Corsini Caroli, Carole Fenstermacher, and Natalie King, authors with life stories itching to be told. It’s on stage now through Feb. 28, at The Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. Shows are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. and general admission tickets are $38.50 each. Tickets are on sale beginning Jan. 20 at TheMarcoPlayers.com or by calling the box office at 239-642-7270.
WOW To Do List: Ben Rosenblum Jazz, more
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Matt Papa at Marco Church
Contemporary singer, songwriter Matt Papa is currently the guest artist at Marco Church, 875 W. Elkcam Circle, Marco Island. A Christian music hymn writer, worship leader and veteran of record deals with nine albums under his belt. Join Papa as Marco Church, beginning Feb. 7 until March 28; shifts to three worship services: 8 a.m. (worship center), 9 a.m. (fellowship hall) and 10:30 a.m. (worship center). Marco Church follows social distancing guidelines as well as offers livestreaming at MarcoChurch.com. For information call Marco Church at 239-394-8186.
MIFA recognizes artist Claire Keery
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The Marco Island Foundation for the Arts (MIFA) recently recognized artist Claire Keery for her service and dedication supporting the arts on Marco Island.
Keery retired from MIFA this year after having been a member since MIFA’s inception in 2003. A dedicated volunteer and board member, Keery still offers her time to help at MIFA’s shows and events.
Keery is a native of Switzerland and she makes her home and has her studio in Marco Island, Florida. She has had a lifelong interest in arts, crafts and she also holds a certificate in interior design, all of which have influenced the development of her talent and passion for multimedia art.
WOW To Do List: Juan Diaz exhibition, more
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Juan Diaz exhibition
Marco Island Center for the Arts will present “The Gathering” a solo exhibition artist Juan Diaz. Diaz, a Naples resident, was born in Bogota, Columbia in 1981. He was the recipient of Southwest Florida 2013 FACE Award for Culture & Arts awarded by Gulfshore Life Business Magazine and the 1999 Porter Goss Award. “The Gathering” will be featured in Lauritzen and Rush Galleries Jan. 11- March 2. Information: marcoislandart.com.
La Petite Gallery artists receptions
La Petite Gallery will feature the amazing journey of art created by Carolyn Burger. Burger will feature works of all different subjects, styles, colors, and size in her exhibition (Jan. 11-February 2). La Petite Gallery will also feature the impressionist inspired works of Pat Perrotti. Perrotti uses her impressionistic style to paint florals, boats, figures, seascapes, and still life (Feb. 9- March 2). Gallery Receptions for both