BIG ARTS invites artists to submit their work for its first-ever juried exhibition in the new Dunham Family Gallery. Entitled “Create, Inspire, Connect,” the show mirrors BIG ARTS 2021 season theme to celebrate the vital role the arts play in reflecting shared humanity and the healing power ...
By CHUCK BALLAROnews@breezenewspapers.comThe Cracker Day Rodeo may be over for this year, but that's just the beginning of a very busy next few weeks at the Lee County Posse Arena.This Saturday, the arena at 17401 Palm Creek Drive will be dug up to expose the concrete and allow for one of the ...
Harry Chapin Food Bank is partnering with Publix Super Markets in "Feeding Southwest Florida," a one-day food drive being held Saturday, Feb. 8, in Charlotte, Collier and Lee counties. Residents are invited to shop any of the 62 Publix stores across those three counties from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ...
The community is invited to support the next generation of learners by participating in the annual Take Stock in Children's Strides in Education 5K to be held next month.Foundation for Lee County Public Schools President and CEO Marshall Bower said nine years ago Take Stock in Children ...
The Parade of Mermaids began at Bert's Bar and Grill as a kick-off for the "Pirate Ball," a fundraiser for breast cancer. Deb Cole of Pinebay Gallery adopted it as her baby, almost immediately. Because of all the interest, the parade evolved to include Mer-People of all kinds, such as men and ...
The Southwest Florida Concert Band will perform "Sunday at the Movies" concert on Sunday Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. at South Fort Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers.The 45-member community band will perform a concert of memorable movie melodies that are certain to entertain all ...
The term "real McCoy" wasn't coined after country musician Charlie McCoy (though it's the name of one of his albums) but few artists can pull out the type of resume the guitarist and harmonica player has put together.He has recorded with musical giants from Elvis Presley to Roy Orbison, Bob ...
Dr. Tony Evans, one of the country's most leaders in evangelical circles, who was named one of the 12 most effective preachers in the English-speaking world by Baylor University, will be the guest speaker at the 24th Annual benefit dinner for Lifeline Family Center Thursday, March 12.About 800 ...
The annual Bayside Estates Flea Market will be Friday, Feb. 7 from 8 a.m. 2 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 8 from 8 a.m. noon. The sale features appliances, a bakery, books, clothing, collectibles, furniture, jewelry, linens, seasonal items, sporting goods, tools, and toys, large items on ...
The Knights of Columbus of Ascension Parish will host their annual Valentines Dinner Dance on Saturday, Feb. 15, in the Parish Hall, 6025 Estero Blvd. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a catered dinner and dancing to the music of Sanchez Entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Ascension Knights of ...
