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Masterworks 1: Fanfare for the New World (Nov. 4, 7:30pm) Conductor Nir Kabaretti with violinist Francesca Dego, featuring “Fanfare for the Common Man” by Copland, Violin Concerto No. 1 by Shostakovich and Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” by Dvorák. Pre-concert lecture hosted by Kabaretti. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239481-4849, bbmannpah.com
FGCU Bower School of Music Presents: Barrage 8 (Nov. 5, 3pm) Musical spectacle that engages your senses, each performance incorporating Barrage’s trademark style, energy and musicality into a string octet. U. Tobe Recital Hall, Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-590-1000, fgcu.edu
Southwest Performing Arts Center Presents: Ambrosia (Nov. 10, 8pm) Ambrosia with three of the four original members, joined by Ken Stacey on acoustic guitar and lead vocals, Mary Harris on keys and vocals and Doug Jackson on electric guitar and vocals. Southwest Florida Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Road SE, Bonita Springs. 239-245-9910, swflpac.com
The Everly Brothers Experience, Featuring Zmed Brothers (Nov. 16, 5pm) Brothers Zachary and Dylan Zmed and Burleigh Drummond celebrate the pivotal sounds of Phil and Don Everly. Southwest Florida Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Road SE, Bonita Springs. 239-245-9910, swflpac.com
Southwest Performing Arts Center Presents: The Young Dubliners (Nov. 17, 5pm) Original rock compositions and Irish folk songs with a rock twist. Southwest Florida Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Road SE, Bonita Springs. 239-245-9910, swflpac.com
Fort Myers Music Walk (Nov. 17 and Dec. 15, 6pm) Third Fridays, more than a dozen venues feature music by local and regional talent. 855-732-3836, fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com
Straight No Chaser: The Speakeasy Tour (Nov. 17, 8pm) Nine unadulterated a cappella voices that reach into our souls. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-4814849, bbmannpah.com
Chain Reaction Journey Tribute Dinner Show (Nov. 18, 6pm) Formed in South Florida, five experienced musicians recreating the sound of the rock band Journey during its most successful period when Steve Perry was front man from 1977-1998. Southwest Florida Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Road SE, Bonita Springs. 239245-9910, swflpac.com Decades Rewind: The Theatrical Music Performance of Your Life (Nov. 18, 7:30pm) Dance party and theatrical performance celebrates the hits of the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, featuring more than 60 songs, 100 costume changes and nostalgic video. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. 239-4814849, bbmannpah.com
FGCU Bower School of Music Presents: Logan Skelton, Pianist (Nov. 30, 7:30pm) Logan Skelton, University of Michigan’s Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Piano and director of doctoral studies in piano performance, is a sought-after pianist, teacher and composer. Features Liszt Sonata in B minor and the Bartok Concerto for Orchestra. U. Tobe Recital Hall, Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-590-1000, fgcu.edu/cas/bsma
Jimmy Buffet Tribute Dinner Show, by Caribbean Chillers (Dec. 9, 6pm) Authentic re-creation of the Jimmy Buffett concert experience. Southwest Florida Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Road SE, Bonita Springs. 239-2459910, swflpac.com Pippin: The Musical (Nov. 1-18, Tuesdays-Sundays, evening and matinee shows available) Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, Pippin is a magical, unforgettable tale about a young prince’s journey to be extraordinary. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
Sylvia, by A.R. Gurney (Nov. 1-15, Tuesdays-Sundays, evening and matinee shows available) Florida Rep’s biggest hit is the perfect play to celebrate 20 years! The Wall Street Journal called Florida Rep’s 2011 production “clever and cute in all the right ways!” Adult material and language. Historic Arcade Theater, 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers. 239-332-4488, floridarep.org
Curious George and the Golden Meatball (Nov. 2-17, matinees available) Curious George could not be more excited to help his friend chef Pisghetti. Things are always a bit more interesting with George involved, and on this day, all roads lead to Rome for the Golden Meatball Contest. Broadway Palm Children’s Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
The Servant of Two Masters, by Carlo Goldoni (Nov. 3-4, 7:30pm; Nov. 4-5, 2pm) What if the only way for one man to survive against a trio of angry lovers, a notorious killer, two greedy old men, a lusty barmaid and a host of bungling street performers is to be in two places