3 To Do: Comedy, art and drama
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1. Saturday: Brushes, Paint & Beyond
An expanded outdoor art show is coming to Marco Island Saturday, March 20. Held at the Marco Island Historical Museum, the Brushes & Paint & Beyond Art Show will not only bring oil, acrylic and watercolor painters but also artists creating ceramics, sculptures, fiber art, glass, batik, found objects and more.
Provided by the Marco Island Foundation for the Arts (MIFA), the show is held under the eaves of the museum so that tents are not required.
Artists who want to show their work in the traditional white tent can do so on the mound in front of the museum.
SWFLA To Do List: Music, comedy and more
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‘The Joy of Bach’
At 4 p.m. March 21 at Trinity by the Cove Episcopal Church, 553 Galleon Drive, Naples. Mary Stolper, flute; Daniela Shtereva, violin; Antonio Inniamo, cello; and Stephen Alltop, harpsichord, offering Bach s chamber music.4 p.m. All free of charge. Seating limit is 80; early arrival is critical. The concert will be streamed as well at trinitybythecove.com or 239-262-6581.
Inside the Orchestra – ‘Architecture in Music’
At 10 a.m. March 22 at Baker Museum Signature Event Space, Artis Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. Radu Paponiu, associate conductor of the Naples Philharmonic, lectures on: What are the building blocks of music? This lecture will enhance the listener’s ability to navigate large-scale musical compositions. Paponiu takes famous pieces of classical music as a reference for commonly used musical forms. $40. Information: artisnaples.org or 239-597-1900.
WOW To Do List: Concerts, camp outs, art shows, theater and more
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Island Rocks Concert Series
Great music and fun for all! From 5 until 9 p.m., Saturday, March 13 at Veterans Community Park, 901 Park Ave., Marco Island.
Craig Shoemaker at Off the Hook
The comedian performs through March 14 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. 6 p.m. Thursday, March 11; 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, and Saturday, March 13; and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 14. Information: offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901.
Shell Show
Marco Island Shell Club is holding their Spring Shell Art Sale on Friday, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., March 12 and Saturday, March 13. The sale will be held outdoors at the New Life Community Church located at 489 West Elkcam Circle (across from Veterans Park). Social distancing and masks are requested. Information: marcoshellclub.com.
WOW To Do List: See the Ben Allen Band and more
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‘Evening on Fifth’
From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11, on Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples. Free. Enjoy live musical performances along sidewalk. Restaurants and bars offering specials on dining and drinks. Evenings on Fifth are every second Thursday of the month. Information: 239-692-8436 or FifthAvenueSouth.com.
Craig Shoemaker at Off the Hook
The comedian performs March 11-14 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. 6 p.m. Thursday, March 11; 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, and Saturday, March 13; and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 14. Information: offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901.
‘Under the Big Top’ gala benefits Marco Island Historical Society
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The Marco Island Historical Society (MIHS) held its annual gala, Under the Big Top, on Saturday, Feb. 20.
Social distancing protocols were followed and guests were provided with Under the Big Top masks. However, most arrived wearing their own masks, and many chose to add a playful twist with circus-themed face wear.
A light, refreshing breeze and comfortable temperatures provided the ideal weather for the outdoor evening Under the Big Top at the Island Country Club. Guests were clearly happy to be with friends in a setting in the open air. They wandered the “Midway” bidding on silent auction items and enjoying jugglers, magicians and carnival games from balloon darts to ring toss for prizes. They later gathered under a large white tent for dinner and dancing to the Too Hot Trio.