Festivals & Family Events

Meet up with friends, family and neighbors at the Alliance! Enjoy cultural festivals, youth activities, a weekly farmers market and special events geared towards growing our community. Click Here to sign up for the Alliance Arts E-Newsletter and receive special event invites.

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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. Lite 93.7 will be on location so get there early to join the party!

Join us for Bee Movie on March 23rd and Dolphin Tale on April 27th!!!

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GREENMARKET
Located on the Alliance North Lawn
Saturday mornings 8AM to NOON
An exclusive selection of local, fresh, sustainable and organic foods and other products will be available to sample and purchase. Enjoy live entertainment by local musicians and fun activities for the kids. Click here for a list of vendors.
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Florida Repertory Theater Lunchbox Series

This season the Florida Rep's Lunchbox Series is once again LIVE onstage at the Alliance — featuring a show and a tasty lunch!

YOUR $12 ADMISSION INCLUDES:
• The Performance
• Theatre Workshop & Discussion with the Actors
• A delicious lunch from The Morgan House
• Free Parking!
• PLUS an interactive workshop that brings theatre to life in a new & exciting way!

All of our Lunchbox Theatre Series shows are performed on Saturday mornings at 11:00.

March 3rd - IMAGINATORS

April 21st - THOMAS EDISON: FIRE OF GENIUS

In partnership with Florida Repertory Theater, downtown Fort Myers.

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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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Bee Movie
March 23rd at 8:00pm

Bee Movie is the story of Barry B. Benson, a bee played by Jerry Seinfeld who just graduated from college. He’s disillusioned with his only job prospect of making honey and when he ventures outside of the hive he breaks the cardinal bee rule by talking to a florist named Vanessa. Barry is shocked to learn that humans have been stealing bees’ honey for centuries and decides to sue them in this hilarious animated comedy, rated PG. Join us for Dolphin Tale on April 27th!!!

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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 cornhole 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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Dolphin Tale
April 27th at 8:00pm

This live action film stars Morgan Freeman, Kris Kristofferson, Harry Connick, Jr. and Ashley Judd. Based on true events, Dolphin Tale tells the story of a young dolphin named Winter who lost her tail in a crab trap, and Sawyer, the introverted 11-year-old boy who befriends her. Sawyer meets the rescued dolphin at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and rallies her friends and family to save Winter by convincing a pioneering doctor to create a unique prosthetic tail to restore the dolphin's ability to swim.

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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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