July-September Calendar

Art League of Bonita Springs. The Regional Summer Exhibition, which showcases 2-D and
3-D works in various mediums, continues until July 24. Also, the Annual 2-D/3-D Exhibition featuring paintings, fused glass, clay and more fills the galleries at the Center for the Arts beginning Aug. 1 through Sept. 18 with an opening reception Aug. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. 495-8989.

Art League of Marco Island. The Still Life: Further than Fruit and Flowers members-only juried gallery exhibit runs from Aug. 10 to Sept. 26. 394-4221.

Cape Coral Arts Studio. From Land, From Camera is a collection of common objects cut, carved and embellished into works of art. Also, get a glimpse of Peggy Starks’ colorful Photo Art, made by combining the camera and computer. It’s on display July
3–25 with an opening reception July 11 from 5 to 7 p.m.
574-0802.

Charlotte County Historical Center. Learn about Florida Naturally at an exhibit on display through July 26. (941) 629-7278.

Southwest Florida Museum of History. Get a sneak preview of wildlife photographer Clyde Butcher’s The Beauty of Florida, beginning Sept. 1. 677-5688.

The von Liebig Art Center. Check out 28 Polaroid photographs by William Wegman, an internationally recognized artist who has created film and video works for Saturday Night Live and Sesame Street, in It’s a Dog’s Life, on display July 12 to Aug. 24 in the Frederick O. Watson Gallery. 262-6517.

LIVE MUSIC

SummerJazz on the Gulf. The 23rd annual free concert series continues all summer, July 19, Aug. 23 and Sept. 13 from 7 to 10 p.m. on the Watkins Lawn of the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club.
261-2222.

THEATER & SHOWS

An Evening with Compton and Bennett. Be prepared to laugh at this original two-act musical set in a tacky beachfront ice cream parlor, July 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Center for the Arts in Bonita Springs. 495-8989.

The Secret Garden. The musical based on the beloved novel about Mary Lennox, an orphan from India sent to live with her reclusive uncle on the Yorkshire Moors. It’s at the Sugden Community Theatre from June 27 to Aug. 2. 263-7990.

The Schoolhouse Theater. Run for Your Wife is a farce about what happens when a London cabbie happily lives separate lives—until his two wives find out. After that, catch its sequel, Caught in the Net, set 18 years later. Both shows run through Aug. 16. 472-6862.

The Wizard of Oz. The classic movie musical featuring Dorothy, her unconventional trio of friends and Toto, too, is onstage at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers until Aug. 9. 278-4422.

FOR THE KIDS

The Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights. The touring production features Nickelodeon’s backyard friends as they become knights and embark on a quest to protect a king’s unpredictable egg. July 15–16 at 7 p.m. at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.
481-4849.

Birthday Bash. The Imaginarium in Fort Myers celebrates its 13th birthday with a party Aug. 16.
337-3332.

The Jungle Book. The Broadway Palm Children’s Theatre presents the musical adventures of Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the jungle, through Aug. 3. 278-4422.

FESTIVALS & FAIRS

Anniversary Celebration. Celebrate 25 years of helping the homeless and drug- or alcohol-addicted with the New Life Centers for Men & Women at Word of Life Church on July 13 at 10 a.m.
477-4010.

Arts & Crafts Festival. The Fifth Avenue South Association hosts this Labor Day weekend festival, Sept. 6–7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
435-3742.

Caloosahatchee River Roast and BBQ Festival. The first annual event features music, barbecue and contests for participants of all ages, Sept. 19–20 at the Lee Civic Center grounds. 543-8368.

Evenings on Fifth. Live music, shopping and other activities on Fifth Avenue South in Naples, July 10, Aug. 14 and Sept. 11 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 435-3742.

Labor Day Sidewalk Sale. An annual end-of-summer sidewalk sale along Fifth Avenue South on Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 435-3742.

MangoMania. The annual tropical fruit festival is July 12–13 at the German American Club in Cape Coral. 283-4842.

Thursdays on Third. Live jazz music and other festivities on Third Street South in Naples July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. 649-6707.

Village Nights. Musical entertainment plus cars and boats on display at The Village on Venetian Bay, July 3, Aug. 7 and Sept. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. 403-2204.

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

Caloosa Tournament Series. The Back Country Classic takes place July 25–26 at Port of the Islands Resort and Marina; then, the 10th annual Summer Slam is Sept. 12–13 at The Pink Shell Resort and Spa on Fort Myers Beach. 671-9347.

Florida Firecats. Catch the arena football action when our local team takes on the Tennessee Valley Vipers, July 19; and the Daytona Beach Thunder, July 26. All games at 7:30 p.m. at Germain Arena in Estero. 390-2287.

Fort Myers Miracle. The local Minnesota Twins minor league baseball team will host the Tampa Yankees, July 1–3 and Aug. 29–31; Jupiter Hammerheads, July 11–14; St. Lucie Mets, July 20–23; Clearwater Threshers, July 31 to Aug. 4; Dunedin Blue Jays, Aug. 11–13; and Lakeland Flying Tigers, Aug. 14–16 and 26–28; all at Hammond Stadium in the Lee County Sports Complex.
768-4210.

Muck-About. Clyde Butcher’s annual Labor Day swamp walks go down Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 starting at the Big Cypress Gallery. 695-2428.

Offshore Fishing Rodeo. Salty Sam’s Marina on Fort Myers Beach hosts its fifth annual tournament July 11–13. 466-6065.

Palm Cottage. Tours of the historic Naples cottage and Norris Gardens are Wednesdays and Saturdays from

1 to 4 p.m. through October.
261-8164.

Summerset Regatta. The highly traditional first sailing event of the season kicks off from Fort Myers Beach Pier Aug. 30–31. 936-0857.

Walking Tours. Tours of historic Naples are the first Wednesday of every month. Meet at Palm Cottage at 8:45 a.m. Call for reservations, 261-8164.

LECTURES & LEARNING

Chocolate-making classes. Learn techniques from master chocolatier Norman Love, July 9 and 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chocolate Salon in Fort Myers. 561-7215.

All area codes 239 unless otherwise noted. Submit events for this calendar to jenniferf@gulfshorelife.com.