JUST FOR KIDS!

ENGAGE YOUR KIDS IN THE ARTS! The Alliance for the Arts offers year-round visual and performance programming for kids.

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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.

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

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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.

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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ENGAGE YOUR KIDS IN THE ARTS! The Alliance for the Arts offers year-round visual and performance programming for kids.

Youth Arts Classes (All Ages)
Spring Fever Camp (Ages 5-17)
Summer Art Camps (Ages 3-5, Grades 1-6, Grades 7-12)
Birthday Art Parties (All Ages)
Winter Intensive Performance Arts Camp (Grades 1-6)

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