February Calendar

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
Alliance for the Arts. The gifts, photos and clothing that W. Stanley Hanson, the son of an early Fort Myers doctor, collected during his lifetime with the Seminole Indians is on display in A Journey with the White Medicine Man through Feb. 29. 939-2787.

Art League of Bonita Springs. The Annual Members Exhibition is on display Feb. 1–21. Also, members of the Southwest Florida Pastel Society showcase their work at the Pastel Society Exhibition, Feb. 29 to March 10. Both are at the Center for the Arts. 495-8989.
Cape Coral Arts Studio. The Southwest Florida Craft Guild’s yearly juried exhibition is
Feb. 1–22. Reception, Feb. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. 574-0802.

FGCU Art Gallery. Where the Wild Things (Still) Are, a wildlife art exhibition and fundraiser for C.R.O.W., runs Feb. 28 to March 28 in the Arts Complex Gallery. Opening reception, Feb. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. 590-7199.

Galerie du Soleil. Les Femmes du Soleil runs Feb. 9–10. 417-3450.

Marianne Friedland Gallery. The watercolors of 20th century painter Al Held are on display Feb. 7–28. 262-3484.

Naples Depot. The watercolors of Ronald Shelley are on display in Capturing Paradise through April 5. 262-6525.

Naples Historical Society. See how the Seminole Indians contributed to the development of Naples at Palm Cottage through April 30. 261-8164.

Naples Museum of Art. Two exhibits, Pablo Picasso: Preoccupations and Passions and Jerome Tupa’s Painting the Pilgrimage: From Paris to Compostela, continue to May 18. Visions: Contemporary Drawings from the Dyke Collection runs until March 15, and The Mouse House, featuring works by Olga Hirshhorn, is on display through April 30. In the permanent collection: Leaders in American Modernism, Modern Mexican Masters and Masters of Miniature, through June 29. 597-1900.

Olde Florida Gallerie. Dwayne Hickman, TV actor and artist, presents his oils-on-canvas exhibit Feb. 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 415-7000.

Peter Max Gallery. An exclusive exhibition of the legendary artist’s paintings, lithographs and sculptures opens Feb. 16. Receptions with Max are Feb. 16 from 6 to 9 p.m.; and Feb. 17, 1 to 4 p.m. (888) 513-8385.

Rick Moore Fine Art Gallery. An exhibit of impressionist works by Henrietta Milan is Feb. 8–9.
434-6464.

Rookery Bay. A nature photography exhibit juried by Clyde Butcher begins Feb. 7 and continues through May 3 at the Environmental Learning Center in Naples. 417-6310.

The von Liebig Art Center. Political Animals: Donkeys and Elephants in American Art is on display until Feb. 24, and Phoenix Rising, an exhibit of recycled materials, runs through
Feb. 27. 262-6517.

LIVE MUSIC
Casting Crowns. The Christian rock band plays at Germain Arena Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. 948-7825.
Charlotte Symphony. Anticipating Spring is Feb. 24 at the Center for Performing Arts & Education in Punta Gorda at 7:30 p.m. (941) 625-5996.

Classic Chamber Concerts. Music for the Heart is Feb. 4–5 at the Sugden Community Theatre. 263-7990.

Concert Series–Philadelphia Piano Trio. Part of the Naples Music Club’s concert series at the Golden Gate High School auditorium, Feb. 24. 513-0180.

David Pellegrene. A regular performer at New York City’s hottest night spots, the singer/pianist plays at the Phil Feb. 29 to March 1. 597-1900.

Engelbert Humperdinck. The award-winning singer performs songs from his 35-year career at Barbara B. Mann, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. 481-4849.

Gulf Coast Big Band. The group swings into Cambier Park for a concert on Feb. 10. 353-3688.

Gulf Coast Symphony. The Symphonic Sensations play From Sea to Shining Sea: A Tribute to Irving Berlin on Feb. 17 at Barbara B. Mann. Also, bring the family and a picnic for Estero Park Concerts Under the Sky Feb. 2. 489-1800.

I Love a Piano. Irving Berlin’s musical journey through seven decades of American history is at the Phil Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. 597-1900.

Israel Chamber Orchestra. Hear Israeli music with a world-renowned pianist and conductor, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. at the Phil. 597-1900.

Kiri Te Kanawa. The world-renowned soprano sings at the Phil Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. 597-1900.
The Lettermen and The Duprees. Fall in love with these groups’ romantic hits when they perform Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. at the Phil. 597-1900.

Mandy Patinkin. The Tony Award winner takes time away from his TV series Criminal Minds to perform In Concert at the Phil, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. 597-1900.

Mannheim Steamroller. The group’s innovative blend of classical, pop and electronic sounds in a one-time show at the Phil, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. 597-1900.

Marian McPartland Trio. The host of NPR’s longest running music series jazzes up the Phil, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. 597-1900.

Naples Concert Band. The group performs in Cambier Park on Feb. 3 and 17 at 2 p.m. 263-9521.
Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. Ann Hampton Callaway joins the NPO for Swing!, Feb. 19–24. Monumental Mahler is Feb. 7–10. Then the NPO hits the town, performing Haydn’s "Drumroll" Symphony in Bonita Springs Feb. 17 at First Presbyterian Church. Wesley Methodist Church on Marco Island hosts the symphony Feb. 15, and Beethoven’s Second on Feb. 29. 597-1900.

Roslyn Kind. The Broadway starlet performs at the Phil Feb. 22–23. 597-1900.

Southwest Florida Symphony. Reiko’s 25th, a compilation of Russian-influenced works, is Feb. 22–23 at 8 p.m. at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. The Symphony Chamber Chorus joins with the Children’s Chorus and other guests for How Sweet the Sound, Feb. 9 at the Village Church and Feb. 10 at Chapel by the Sea on Fort Myers Beach.

Sunday Jazz Jams. The Promenade at Bonita Bay offers live jazz music on the last Sunday of the month. 261-6100.

Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé. The "first couple of American popular music" comes to the Phil Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. 597-1900.

Symphonic Sensations. The Gulf Coast Symphony performs From Sea to Shining Sea: A Tribute to Irving Berlin Feb. 17 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. 489-1800.

Trisha Yearwood. The country music diva performs Feb. 13 at Barbara B. Mann. 481-4849.

Voices of Naples. The community chorale presents Celebrate America, a patriotic concert, Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. at the Naples United Church of Christ. 434-2606.

THEATER & SHOWS
Anything Goes. Tap-dancing sailors and chorus girls take to the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre stage, Feb. 21 to April 5. 278-4422.

Balanchine, Tharp & Sinatra. The NPO joins with the Miami City Ballet, Feb. 12–13 at 8 p.m.
597-1900.

Bill Cosby. The Phil hosts the comedic legend Feb. 18. 597-1900.
Chicago City Limits. New York City’s longest-running comedy revue comes to the Phil, Feb. 8–9.
597-1900.

Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy. An international cast of acrobats and contortionists swing from vine to vine through a magical forest at Barbara B. Mann, Feb. 5–10.
481-4849.

Defending the Caveman. The popular comedy provides insights into the misunderstandings between men and women, Feb. 1–2 at Barbara B. Mann. 481-4849.

The Drowsy Chaperone. The new musical comedy about a celebrity bride is at the Phil through Feb. 3. 597-1900.

Etc. This series of staged play readings from the Naples Players continues with three short plays themed A Date from Hell!, Feb. 10 in the Tobye Studio at Sugden Community Theatre. 263-7990.
Evita. The musical biography of Eva Perone, the glamorous First Lady of Argentina, plays at The G&L Theatre in Naples Feb. 28 to March 9. 451-0215.

Fiddler on the Roof. The Charlotte Players present the classic Broadway musical Feb. 8–17 at the Cultural Center Theatre in Port Charlotte. (941) 255-1022.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Visit the wacky streets of ancient Rome in this Broadway musical farce, Feb. 15 to March 16 at the Florida Repertory Theatre. 332-4488.
The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? The Naples Players present Edward Albee’s 2002 Tony Award winner about the pain of love at the Sugden Community Theatre, Feb. 6 to March 1. 263-7990.

Guys and Dolls. Gambling man Nathan Detroit continues his song and dance at the Broadway Palm through Feb. 16. 278-4422.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Known for its edgy, athletic choreography, the troupe brings its diverse style to the Phil Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. 597-1900.

Lord of the Dance. The international Irish dance phenomenon plays at the Phil, Feb. 29 to March 1 at 8 p.m. 597-1900.

Miracle in Rwanda. This true-life drama made its world premiere with TheatreZone last season, and it’s back after playing in New York City, California and at the Edinburg Festival in Scotland. Feb. 7–10 at the G&L Theatre in Naples. 451-0215.

Moiseyev Dance Company. The 40-member troupe showcases traditional folk dance at the Phil on Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. 597-1900.

Monky Business. Those fun-loving monks keep singing at the Off Broadway Palm Theatre through March 15. 278-4422.

Monty Python’s Spamalot. The winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, "ripped off" from the classic movie, brings laughs to the Barbara B. Mann Feb. 25 to March 2. 481-4849.
The Producers. Mel Brooks’ acclaimed comedy comes to the Phil Feb. 17. 597-1900.

Satire, Parody and All Things Funny. Two local satiric performers take on Southwest Florida, and any topic is fair game. Part of the Art League of Bonita Springs’ "An Evening With…" series, they’ll be at the Center for the Arts Feb. 13 from
7 to 9 p.m. 495-8989.

Tosca. New York City Opera conductor Steven White joins the NPO for this opera by Puccini, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. at the Phil. Performed in Italian with English supertitles.
597-1900.