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.
The church and graveyard are both on the National Register of Historic Places with the cornerstone of the church being placed in 1861 just as the Civil War broke out.
Jackmon has partnered with the Pennsylvania Hallowed Grounds Project, which is committed to raising awareness of the burial sites and legacies of American colored troops and other early black Pennsylvanians.
Through the Hallowed Grounds project, Mt. Zion was brought into contact Jason Herrmann, an anthropological archaeologist at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology. Specializing in the relationship between people and their environment in historical settings, Herrmann is mostly located in places like Turkey and the Middle East, but recently spent three days using geographic information science tools to explore Mt. Zion.
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
WOW To Do List: Marco Players - ‘The Spirit of Bay Manor,’ more
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Festival of Birds
All month long: With the all-inclusive Festival of Birds’ pass, festival attendees receive exclusive access to all activities, including eight presentations, virtual birding experiences broadcast live and other live-streaming nature activities. The Festival Pass also includes a 15% discount for attendees to use in January towards boat and kayak tours with Rookery Bay s exclusive eco-tour partner, Rising Tide Explorers. Cost: $40 for All-Inclusive festival pass. Register at RookeryBay.org.
Marco Players: ‘The Spirit of Bay Manor’
“The Spirit of Bay Manor,” a world premiere by Joe Simonelli, takes place in a supposedly haunted house. But, is it really haunted? Five people gather to prove that the house isn’t haunted. The story line succeeds as a frightening psychological thriller. “The Spirit of Bay Manor” is on stage Jan. 6-24 at The Marco Players Theater, Marco To