WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO

“The 7-Shot Symphony (aka The Kickass Cowboy Show)” comes to G&L Theatre at Community School of Naples at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11. The show is produced by the Minneapolis-based theater company Live Action Set, whose executive director, Joanna Harmon, is a Community School graduate. www.liveactionset.org. COURTESY PHOTOS Theater
¦ Company – By TheatreZone Jan.
5-15 in the G&L Theatre at Community School of Naples. (888) 966-3352 or
www.theatrezone-florida.com. See story
on page C14.
¦ The Gin Game – By Kay Francis
and Tom Milligan through Jan. 6 at The
Norris Center. (800) 838-3006 or www.
brownpapertickets.com.
¦ 12 Angry Jurors – By The Marco
Players Jan. 11-29. 1089 N. Collier Blvd.
642-7270 or www.themarcoplayers.com.
¦ Moonlight & Magnolias – By
The Naples Players Jan. 11-Feb. 4 at the
Sugden Community Theatre. 263-7990
or www.naplesplayers.org/tickets.
¦ Me and My Girl – At the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers,
through Feb. 11. 278-4422 or www.broadwaypalm.com.
¦ Walt Whitman – Written and performed by Will Stutts at 8 p.m. Jan. 6-21
and 2 p.m. Jan. 15 by Theatre Conspiracy
at the Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers,
936-3239 or www.theatreonspiracy.org.
¦ The God of Carnage – By Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers, Jan.
6-22. 332-4488 or www.floridarep.org.
¦ The Year of Magical Thinking – By Florida Repertory Theatre,
Fort Myers, Jan. 11- Feb. 4. 332-4488 or
www.floridarep.org.
Thursday, Jan. 5
¦ Critic’s Choice – Elaine Newton
discusses “The Paris Wife” at 10 a.m.
today and Sunday at Hayes Hall at the
Philharmonic Center for the Arts. 597-
1900 or www.thephil.org.
¦ Exhibit Opening – The Sultan
Gallery hosts an opening reception for
“Explosions of Color” from 5:30-8 p.m.
at KVS Interior Design, 3820 Via Del
Rey, Bonita Springs. www.kvsinteriordesign.com or 949-6700, ext. 151.
¦ Pet Party – Sabal Palm Animal Hospital invites pooches and their people to
“Cupcakes & Pupcakes” from 6-7 p.m.
Enjoy cupcakes from Simply Cupcakes
and pet treats courtesy of Top Dog
Kitchen. 417-8338 or www.sabalpalmanimalhospital.com.
¦ Mercato Nights – Listen to the
sounds of Mixed Culture from 6-9 p.m.
in the piazza next to Bravo! at Mercato.
Free. Bring lawn chairs. 403-2204.
Friday, Jan. 6
¦ Circus Act – The Ringling Bros. and
Barnum & Bailey Circus brings the “Barnum Bash” to Germain Arena today through
Sunday. $21-$51. www.Ringling.com.
¦ BBQ Fest – Ziggy Dick’s BBQ
Cook-Off and Festival heats up the Collier County Fairgrounds today and Saturday. Enjoy a kids’ play zone, live music
and a backyard barbecue competition.
$5. www.naplesbayrotary.org.
¦ Music Lecture – University of
Miami Research Professor of Music
Frank Cooper presents “A New Style –
Components in Coaliescence” at 2 p.m
at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts.
597-1900 or www.thephil.org.

¦ Art Opening – An opening reception for Peter Sargent’s “A New Direction” exhibit runs from 6-8 p.m. at the
Kathleen Bradford Studio/Gallery, 4259
Bonita Beach Road. The exhibit runs
through Jan. 27. 776-6844.
¦ Hyacinth Series – Moorings
Presbyterian Church presents organist Nathan Laube at 7:30 p.m. No tickets; freewill offering. 261-1487 or www.
moorings-presby.org.
Saturday, Jan. 7
¦ Garden Jazz – Naples Botanical
Garden presents The Rick Howard Trio
from 2-4 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn
chair. Regular admission applies. 643-
7275 or www.naplesgarden.org.
¦ Dionne Downtown – The Sidney
and Berne Davis Art Center in downtown
Fort Myers presents Dionne Warwick at
8 p.m. $175. 333-1933 or www.sbdac.com.
¦ SWF Symphony – The Southwest
Florida Symphony and Symphonic Chorale perform at 8 p.m. at the Barbara B.
Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers.
418-1500 or www.swflso.org.
Sunday, Jan. 8
¦ Show Time – The Music Makers
Show Band performs from 2-4 p.m. in
the band shell at Cambier Park. 213-3058.
¦ Pickin’ and Grinnin’ – The Acoustic Music Society of Southwest Florida
presents Pick’n in Paradise from 2-5 p.m.
at the Bonita Springs/Estero Elks Lodge
on Coconut Road. Performers include Bill
Metts and the Bugtussle Ramblers. 248-
8906 or www.acousticmusicsociety.org.
¦ Blues Trio – Mudbone performs from
4-6 p.m. at Freedom Park. $5. 438-5682.
¦ More Bluegrass – The Bluegrass
Parlor Band with Cory and Jarrod Walker take the stage at 7 p.m. at The Norris
Center. 213-3058.
¦ Royal Sounds – Pinchas Zukerman conducts the Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra beginning at 8 p.m. at the
Philharmonic Center for the Arts. 597-
1900 or www.thephil.org.
Monday, Jan. 9
¦ Bonita Movie – The Center for the
Arts of Bonita Springs presents “Coco
Before Chanel” at 7 p.m. at the Promenade at Bonita Bay. $8. 495-8989 or
www.artcenterbonita.org.

¦ Music Talk – University of Miami
Research Professor of Music Frank Cooper presents “Mastery Developed and
Acknowledged: Haydn” at 2 p.m. at the
Philharmonic Center for the Arts. 597-
1900 or www.thephil.org.
¦ Marco Invitational – The Marco
Island Center for the Arts hosts an invitational exhibit of work by the Maine
Fiber Artists from Jan. 9-Feb. 5. An
opening reception is set for 5:30-7 p.m.
Tuesday. 1010 Winterberry Drive. 394-
4221 or www.marcoislandart.org.
¦ Big Band Sounds – The Naples
Jazz Orchestra performs Count Basie
tunes at 7 p.m. in the band shell at Cambier Park. 213-3058.
Tuesday, Jan. 10
¦ Art Talk – Joan Jacobs presents
“Monet: The Father of Impressionism”
at 10 a.m. at the Philharmonic Center for
the Arts. 597-1900 or www.thephil.org.
¦ Book Talk – Charlotte Bronte’s “Jane
Eyre” is the topic of discussion at 2 p.m. at
Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave.
263-7768 or www.colliergov.net/library.
¦ Focus! – Six-week adult education
classes in Basic Digital Photography
(4-6 p.m.) and Canon Digital Camera
Basics (6:30-8:30 p.m.) start today at
Barron Collier High School. $79. 377-
1234 or www.collieradulted.com.
¦ Modern Dance – The Martha Graham Dance Company takes the stage at
8 p.m. at the Philharmonic Center for
the Arts. 597-1900 or www.thephil.org.
¦ New Exhibit – An opening reception
for “Off the Wall/On the Wall” takes place
from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Marco Island
Center for the Arts. Show runs through
Feb. 5. 100 Winterberry Dr.. 394-4221.
¦ For the Birds – FGCU’s Dr. Jerry
Jackson presents “Woodpeckers in Florida” at 7:30 p.m. at the Naples Botanical
Garden. 643-7822 or CollierAudubon.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 11
¦ Mozart Lecture – University of
Miami Research Professor of Music
Frank Cooper presents “Genius Apparent and Achieved: Mozart” at 2 p.m. at
the Philharmonic Center for the Arts.
597-1900 or www.thephil.org.
¦ Hollywood Show – “Hooray for
Hollywood” starts at 3:30 p.m. at Naples
Regional Library, 650 Central Ave. 263-
7768 or www.colliergov.net/library.

¦ Food & Wine – The Center for
the Arts of Bonita Springs presents “An
Affair of the Arts: The Art of Food &
Wine” from 5-8 p.m. at FineMark Bank.
Create artwork while enjoying small
plates and wine. $85. 495-8989 or www.
artcenterbonita.org.
Coming Up
¦ Spring Ahead – Marissa Collections
hosts a Rena Lange Spring Trunk Show
Jan. 12-13. 1167 Third St. S. 687-1148 or www.
marissacollections.com.
¦ Von Liebig Lecture – The Naples
Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center presents Richard Geary and “Designing
Your Environment Around Art” at 6 p.m.
Jan. 12. $10 for NAA members, $15 for others. 262-6517 or www.naplesart.org.
¦ Ad Libbing – Naples City Improv
launches a new series of shows in the banquet room at the English Pub at 8 p.m. Jan.
12. $10. 682-0638 for reservations.
¦ Come to the Cabaret – The Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs hosts
“Live at the Promenade! …It’s De-Lyrical”
starring Carole Fenstermacher, at 7 p.m.
Jan. 12 at the Promenade at Bonita Bay. $20
members/ $25 non-members. 495-8989 or
www.artcenterbonita.org.
¦ Lunch and a Show – The Marco
Players present “From 42nd Street to Hollywood and Vine” as part of its Box Lunch
Series beginning at noon Jan. 14. $25. 642-
7270.
¦ Fabulous Florida – An opening
reception for “What Makes Florida Tick”
is set for 6-9 p.m. Jan. 14 at Art Gallery Old
Naples2 in Crayton Cove. The exhibit of
works by 12 Naples artists will remain on
display through Jan. 28.
¦ Neapolitan Opry – “Cluster Pluckin’” features The Laws, The Bugtussle
Ramblers, Scott Ritter & The Bean Pickers, The Crying and Screaming Blues Band
and more on Jan. 14 at The Norris Center.
213-3049.
¦ Jazz in the Park – The Bob Zottola
Expandable Jazz Band performs from 2-4
p.m. Jan. 15 at Sugden Regional Park. $5.
www.naplesjazzlovers.com.
¦ Everglades Art – Art-in-the-Glades
runs from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Jan. 21 at McLeod
Park in Everglades City. 695-2905 or www.
evergladeshistorical.org.
¦ Italian Film – The Italian Cultural
Society presents a screening of “Melana”
beginning at 6:45 p.m. Jan. 17 at The Norris
Center. $5. www.italianculturalsociety.com.
¦ More Art – The 3rd Saturday Art Days
run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 21 at the North
Naples Arts Alliance in the Pine Ridge
Industrial Park. 821-1061.
¦ Mamet Play – Gulfshore Playhouse
presents David Mamet’s “Race” Jan. 27-Feb.
12 at The Norris Center. 261-7529 or www.
gulfshoreplayhouse.org.
¦ Grill Time – The Sunshine State Steak
Cook-Off runs from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 28
at Ave Maria Town Center. Steak dinners
are $15, with proceeds benefiting the Donahue Academy in Ave Maria. 280-2536. ¦

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