COASTE | COMMUNITY EVENTS
February + March — Community Events Continued
Mar 20
MUSIC WALK Mar 20 Music Walk brings great rhythm and vibrant energy to the historic streets of downtown Fort Myers as music lovers descend on the River District to discover free live music from jazz and blues to rock n’ roll. Restaurants, bars, art galleries and shops showcase the area’s best musicians. 6-10 PM. www.fortmyersmusicwalk.com. Mar 21 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA READING FESTIVAL Mar 21 Something for all ages at this reading festival, happening 10 AM-4 PM in the Fort Myers River District. Celebrity authors reveal their secrets and sign their books. Kids will be mesmerized by the storytellers, and every child and teen receives a free book of their choice. Fun family activities include face painting, readings, drawings and more. www.readfest.org. FORT MYERS FILM FESTIVAL Mar 25-29 The Fort Myers Film Festival presents the finest independent cinematic works at its fifth annual event. A reputation for edgy and fresh programming, the festival receives submissions from more than 20 countries. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Alliance for the Arts and Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre host screenings. Tickets for the opening gala are $19; $99 for VIP. Other film viewings are $10 and for the award ceremony, $15. www.fortmyersfilmfestival.com. Mar 25- 29
February + March — In Concert
Feb +Mar
ISLAND JAZZ Feb 1, 15, 22 Mar 1, 8, 15, 22 Now in its tenth season of free Sunday 3-4 PM afternoon concerts at Sanibel Island’s BIG ARTS Boler Garden, Island Jazz features many of the best jazz musicians in southwest Florida, playing all styles of music from the standards and Dixieland to bop, pop and more. More details at www.bigarts.org
THIRD COAST PERCUSSION Feb 5 Hailed by The New Yorker as “vibrant” and “superb,” this fabulous foursome expands the extraordinary sonic possibilities of the percussion repertoire. They’ve gained national attention with concerts and recordings that meld the energy of rock with the precision of classical chamber works. General admission is $42. Show starts at 7:30 PM. www.bigarts.org.
Feb 5
ALMOST MANILOW Feb 6-8 Almost Manilow recreates the Manilow concert experience for legions of fans that continue to come out and see Barry. Charlie Vee, “Barry’s biggest fan,” leads the group as Barry, interjecting humorous stories and anecdotes while recreating Barry Manilow’s biggest hits. See it at Cape Coral’s Cultural Park for $20. www.culturalparktheater.com.
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