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2012 OUTDOOR FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT!!!
Family movie nights are back beginning Friday, February 24th. Bring your chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy family friendly movies under the stars, projected onto a portable movie screen. Suggested $5 donation. Generous support provided by Briers CPA, Riverside Realty, Staging Matters and Winged Foot Title.

Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events
February 24th at 7:30pm

Starring Jim Carrey, Meryl Streep and Jude Law. Based on the popular children’s books this PG-rated film tells the story of the Baudelaire children, who lose both of their parents in a fire. The children are sent from relative to relative before winding up the dastardly Count Olaf, who knows the children are to receive a huge inheritance when the oldest girl is of age and wants their money for himself. The highly intelligent children figure out his intentions in this devilishly fun comedic adventure. Go to the Kids Events page to see the other movie titles in the 2012 series and to get more details. Lite 93.7 will be on location so get there early to join the party!

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ART POEMS
Presented by Art Poems
Thursday, March 1, 2012 7PM
Artists and poets have collaborated to produce poems inspired by artworks and artworks inspired by poems. During the presentation, poets will perform their poems in the Foulds Theatre while the artwork is exhibited on stage and in the Member Galleries. $10 suggested donation.

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Come Hang with Us during our first annual Spring Art Affair in partnership with the Bell Tower Shops.

RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY!
LOCATION:   Bell Tower Shops 
(Corner of Daniels & 41)
DATE:   Saturday, March 24, 2012
TIME:  10AM to 6PM

COST:  $50 for Alliance Members/$75 for Non-members - Deadline February 29th. Click here to download the prospectus.

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CUPCAKE CONCERT FAMILY SERIES
Presented by The Southwest Florida Symphony
3 Sundays, March 11, April 15 and May 19 at 2PM

FREE tasty sweets by professional and amateur bakers. Featuring the symphony's Percussion Ensemble, Brass Quintet and String Quartet.

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Imagine It!
Southwest Florida Reading Festival Partner Event
Thursday, March 15, 2012 4PM-6PM

See a children’s production of a skit from The Imaginators by Florida Rep! Participate in guided, hands-on art projects with local artists AND meet local kids authors. Free. A $5 family donation is suggested.

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Art In Bloom
Presented by the Bob Rauschenberg Center for Living
Saturday, March 17, 2012
A unique event that combines art and floral design in a spectacular showcase. Click here for details.
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INDEPENDENT FILM SCREENINGS IN THE FOULDS THEATRE
Presented by the Fort Myers Film Festival
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Details TBA...

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BBQ, BANDS & BREW
Presented by Lee BIA Builders Care
Sunday, April 1, 2012 11AM-5PM
BBQ, Bands & Brew features the best in local BBQ cuisine, live music all day long from local bands and FUN for the whole family with a kids’ area and corn hole games.  Local barbecue vendors and restaurants vie for the naming rights of Best BBQ in town judged by local VIPs.  This year’s event is sure to please with an amateur barbecue competition and  local vendors to add to the mix.  Join us for a full day of FUN to benefit a great cause! VISIT THEIR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

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Exclusive premiere of Art in the Twenty-first Century
A partnership with WGCU Public Media
Thursday, April 12, 2012 in the Foulds Theatre
Doors open at 7PM - One hour premiere begins at 7:30PM

Wine and cheese reception following the premiere. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Call 239.939.2787 or go to wgcu.org/events to register.

This is a free event. A $5 donation is suggested and will be shared by WGCU and the Alliance. Art in the Twenty-First Century is a production of Art21, Inc. for PBS; Season 6 airs exclusively on WGCU TV beginning April 13.

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An Evening Of Stories & Song
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 8PM
In the Foulds Theater

We're partnering with the Gulf Coast Symphony to present local literary celebrities, Amy Bennett-Williams, editor of the New-Press' Tropicalia and her husband, Florida Weekly columnist Roger Williams, in a unique program of stories and music. Enjoy stories written exclusively for this intimate event punctuated by musical performances by members of the Gulf Coast Symphony. Following the performance, join musicians and storytellers for dessert and wine in the Alliance for the Arts gallery. Seating to this event limited to 150 guests.

Tickets are $50, VIP tickets are $100 and include an autographed copy of
Amy Bennett-Williams' recent book, Images of America: Along the Caloosahatchee River.

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DANCE ALLIANCE SEASON CONCERT
April 20-21, 2012 8PM
A collaboration of music and dance. $10 suggested donation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SALLY & SAYH a new comedy
by Zalman Velvel
Wed-Sat, April 25, 26, 27, 28 at 7PM

And you thought your marriage had problems? Laugh along with Sally and David as they meet their incredible challenges. Sally will sing and act her way into your heart. David will make you laugh until you fall apart. Performed by Sally and David Sayh. Sally is an actress/singer/comedienne. David Sayh is a professional comedian. He's appeared on The Tonight Show 12 times. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Call 239 -768-1234.

Individual tickets are $18, two for $25, discounts available for Alliance Members, Season Tickets & Groups. If you have been married more times than David and Sally, you get half off. :)

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First Annual Artists’ Studio Tour
Saturday, April 28, 9AM–4PM
$45 per person

Join us for a day long tour of more than 9 artists' studios in the Fort Myers area. Not only will you have a fun day, but your ticket price will help support cultural and educational programming at the Alliance. Pick up your ticket and map at the Alliance between 9 – 11 a.m. and enjoy a complimentary breakfast while you browse our Gift Shop and gallery. You decide the order and the length of time spent in each studio. The studios will be open between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This is your opportunity to watch the artists work as well as to talk with them about their creative processes—the how and why of their artwork. The names of participating artists will be released soon - you won't be disappointed! Made possible with generous support from Leigh Frizzell Hayes.

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