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Where to Go & What to Do
Just when you thought Starfish Grille has showcased its best dishes, the Sanibel restaurant heats up with delicious and innovative additions. Guest executive chef Jean Claude ( formally of Village Café and La Brasserie) will be creating savory eats for “dining spectacular” events the first Sunday of each month, beginning May 3. For menu items and more, visit starfishgrillesanibel. com or call 239- 472- STAR. Bon appétit!
SWFL LIVE
Fort Myers Music Walk ( May 16 and June 20, 7pm) The River District comes alive with music on the third Friday of each month. More than a dozen participating venues feature live music by some of the best local and regional talent. Fort Myers. 855- 732- 3836, fort myers music walk. com
The Naples Jazz Orchestra at The Arts
Garage ( May 31, 8pm) The Naples Jazz Orchestra is a big band in the tradition of the legendary bands of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich and the Tonight Show.
The performance is a big band jazz experience. The Arts Garage, Delray Beach. 561- 450- 6357, artsgarage.org
ON STAGE
I SPY a Murder ( May 1- June 1, Wed. and Thurs., 6: 30pm; Sun., 5: 30pm) Inspector Henri Dijon is back and this time he has to save the American space program from Soviet spies in this early 1960s romp on the Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Seminole Gulf Railway, Fort Myers. 239- 275- 8487, semgulf. com
Royal Palm Noir ( May 2- June 28, Fri. and Sat., 6: 30pm) The gritty gumshoe genre intersects with Fort Myers high society on the Murder Mystery Dinner
Train, Seminole Gulf Railway, Fort Myers. 239- 275- 8487, semgulf. com
Patriotic Pops ( May 15, 8pm) Show your patriotism by joining conductor Stuart Chafetz and the Naples Philharmonic for an annual tribute to the troops. Acclaimed pianist and Artis- Naples Lifelong Learning instructor Jodie DeSalvo joins the orchestra for an All- American program of pop favorites, including selections from the “King of Ragtime” Scott Joplin. Hayes Hall at Artis- Naples, Naples. 239- 5971900, artisnaples.org Gulf Coast Symphony ( May 17, 7pm) presents Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, Larsen’s Deep Summer Music and Barber’s Cello Concerto in A Minor at the Barbara B. Mann Performing
Arts Hall, Fort Myers. 239- 481- 4849, bbmannpah. com
All That Jazz ( May 21, 6pm, 8: 30pm) The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra is joined by bassist Kevin Mauldin for an intimate tribute to one of the most important figures in 20th
century jazz music, Charles Mingus. Daniels Pavilion at Artis- Naples, Naples. 239- 597- 1900, artisnaples.org
Train of Deception ( June 4- 29, Wed. and Thurs., 6: 30pm; Sun., 5: 30pm) The allies must thwart a spy ring aboard the train during WWII on the Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Seminole Gulf Railway, Fort Myers. 239- 275- 8487, semgulf. com
All That Jazz ( June 11, 6pm, 8: 30pm) The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra takes listeners on a journey through the history of jazz, from New Orleans’ Congo Square to New York City’s Blue Note. Daniels Pavilion at Artis- Naples, Naples. 239- 597- 1900, artisnaples.org
ON VIEW
Aleatoric Art in the 21st Century ( May 2- 23) Opening reception May 2 from 5 to 7 p. m. Walk and Talk with curator Veron Ennis on May 3 at 10 a. m. Art by Ernest Settani on display in the
Member Gallery at Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers. 239- 939- 2787, artinlee. org
11th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft
Festival ( May 17 and 18, 10am) This popular craft festival has drawn crowds for the last 11 years. Jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, paintings and clothing, all handmade in America, are on display. A green market with plants, exotic flora, handmade soaps and gourmet spices complements the festival. Main St. from Lemon Ave. to Selby Five Points Park, downtown Sarasota. 561- 746- 6615, artfestival.com
17th Annual Downtown Delray Beach
Craft Festival ( May 24 and 25, 10am) The artsy city of Delray Beach hosts
a Memorial Day weekend craft festival. Paintings, jewelry, glasswork, pottery and more are on display. A green market with gourmet sauces, handmade soaps and orchids completes the festival, which starts at the Tennis Center on Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561- 746- 6615, artfestival.com
21st Annual St. Pete Beach Corey
Area Art & Craft Festival ( June 7 and 8, 10am) Hosted along Corey Avenue in downtown St. Pete Beach, the festival features a variety of jewelry, pottery, paintings and more, plus a green market with exotic plants, handmade soaps and gourmet goodies. St. Pete Beach. 561- 746- 6615, artfestival.com
22nd Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival ( June 21 and 22, 10am) Some of the nation’s best crafters come together along Miami Avenue, one of Venice’s popular downtown streets. Browse booths filled with paintings, stained glass, photography, personalized products for children and more. Don’t miss the green market, where you’ll find plants, orchids, handmade soaps and barbecue sauces. Venice. 561- 746- 6615, artfestival.com
OUTDOORS
Greenmarket ( Sat., 9am) On the Lee County Alliance for the Arts 10- acre