Showcase: Calendar of events
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GENERAL EVENTS
Needlework exhibit, “The Art of Embroidery,” by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, noon to 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Saturday, Moorings Park, 120 Moorings Park Drive, Naples. $5. 495-7161.
Farmer’s market, 7 a.m.-noon Saturday through April (closed March 13) the Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26841 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs.
Third Street Farmer’s Market, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Tommy Bahama parking lot, 1220 Third St. S., Naples. Free admission. 649-6707.
Farmer’s Market, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, North Naples United Methodist Church, 6000 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples.
Farmer’s Market at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through April, 3901 Davis Blvd., Naples. 643-10197.
Farmer’s Market, with arts, crafts and produce, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through April, Battista Farms, 19490 U.S. 41 S., Fort Myers. 267-1133.
Marco Island Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Lutheran Church, 525 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. 249-0431.
North Naples Green Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, the Collection at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt Beach Road and Airport-Pulling Road. Free admission. 249-9480.
GreenMarket, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Alliance for the Arts grounds, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Free admission.
Cultural heritage celebration, ethnic food, music, art and crafts and dance performances, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, River Park Community Center, 301 11th St. N., Naples. 213-3037.
Radio controlled scale air show, featuring warbirds and sport planes sponsored by the Collier Model Aeronautics Club, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Fritchey Road (off Greenway Road), Naples. $3. www.cmac1.org.
Naples National Art Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Cambier Park, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples.
Asia Fest, celebrate the Year of the Tiger with Asian cuisine, vendors, performances including Japanese taiko drummers, Korean dancers, Chinese lion dancers and martial arts, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, the Mercato, Strada Place, Naples. $2. 404-5836.
Edison Festival Light Grand Parade, 7 p.m. Saturday, Fort Myers River District. Tickets available at American Red Cross, (239) 278-3401; Boy Scout Troop #35, (239) 693-4650; Boy Scouts of America, (239) 936-8072; Boy Scout Troop #761, (239) 849-2807; Cypress lake Band Booster, (239) 481-2233, ext. 7103; and Zion Lutheran Church, 481-4040. Free to stand or $8.50 for street seat tickets.
Friendly Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Audubon Plaza, 15495 U.S. 41 N., Naples. (954) 599-5551.
Bridal Blast 2010, bridal show, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. Free, brides; $5, others. 431-7565.
Water ski show, Southern Extreme Water Ski Team, 4 p.m. Sunday, Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. Free. 450-2037.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival, lunch, history a day in the Everglades and workshops, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday-2 p.m. Feb. 26, Museum of the Everglades, 105 West Broadway, Everglades City. $20, Tuesday lunch at the Seafood Depot. 695-0008.
Downtown Farmers’ Market, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Centennial Park, 2100 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers. Free admission.
Behind the scenes tour, unique tours of the Edison & Ford Winter Estates with lunch, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Reservations required. Free, members; $40, others; $15, lunch. (239) 334-7419.
Estero Fine Arts Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 27-28, Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. Free admission. (941) 755-3088.
Naples International Festival, entertainment, food, arts and crafts, water ski show (1 p.m.), classic car display and children’s games, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 27-28, Sugden Regional Park, 4284 Avalon Drive, Naples. Sponsored by St. Peter the Apostle Church. Free admission; $5, parking. 774-3337.
Family Day, exhibitions, performances, art activities, story telling, portrait sketches, caricature sketches, treasure hunt and docent guided tours, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 27, Naples Museum of Art, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. Free. 597-1900.
Naples Art and Antiques Show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 4-5 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 6 with lunch available from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. everyday, Trinity-by-the Cove Episcopal Church, 553 Galleon Drive, Naples. Lectures and luncheons: noon-2 p.m. March 4, Michael Vollbracht, fashion designer and author, $150; noon-2 p.m. March 6, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, television personality and event planner, $100; 10:30 a.m.-noon March 6, Donald Vanderbrook, Cleveland floral designer, $100. Admission: $15, per day or $25 for all three days. 262-0353.
MUSIC / CONCERTS
Pops 2, “Irving Berlin Tribute: From Ragtime to Ritzes,” 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $74. 597-1900.
James Naughton, Broadway headliner, 6 and 8:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $40. 597-1900.
Barbary Coast Dixieland Band, 7 p.m. today, United Church of Marco Island, 320 N. Barfield Drive, Marco Island. $15, adults; $7, students. 394-6572.
“Romeo & Juliet-then & now,” by Opera Naples featuring Anthony Kearns, 7:30 p.m Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, International Design Center, 10800 Corkscrew Road, Estero. $125, $95 and $75. 514-7464.
Townsmen Orchestra, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Estero Park Bandshell, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero. Donation. Bring blankets or chairs for seating. 498-7220 or 774-6934.
Ave Maria Concert Band, conducted by Dino Valle, 3 p.m. Sunday, Ave Maria Oratory, Ave Maria.
“The King of Instruments,” an organ recital by John Fenstermaker, 4 p.m. Sunday, Trinity-by-the-Cove, 533 Galleon Drive, Naples. Donation. 262-6581.
“Brahms at the Beach,” by the Southwest Florida Symphony, 4 p.m. Sunday, the Chapel by the Sea Presbyterian Church, 100 Chapel St., Fort Myers Beach. $15. (239) 463-3173.
Marv Hollenbeck, playing gospel, hymns and patriotic selections on the piano, 6 p.m. Sunday, Marco Presbyterian Church, 875 West Elkcam Circle, Marco Island. Donation. 394-8186.
Adam Satinsky & Friends, Geoff Day, violin; Glenn Loontjens, viola; Daniela Shtereva, violin; and Adam Satinsky, cello, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Road, Naples. $20, advance; $25, at door. 261-5469.
Englebert Humperdinck, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Philharmonic Center for the Arts Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. $75. 597-1900.
Southwest Florida Italian Opera Society, 6 p.m. Thursday, Collier South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples. Free. 252-7542.
Nikki Blonsky, singer, actress, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Feb. 26-27, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Daniels Pavilion, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $39. 597-1900.
Angie & Perfect Gentlemen, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 26, Mirormar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road (near restaurant piazza), Estero. Free. 948-3766.
“An Evening with Mozart,” sponsored by SWF Florida Italian Opera Society, 7 p.m. Feb. 26, Steinway Performing Arts Hall, 28751 U.S. 41 S., Bonita Springs. $20. (313) 702-9264.
Music Makers Show Band concert, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 26, Cambier Park, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. Donations. Bring blankets or chairs for seating.
Brenda Earle, a cabaret night, 7 p.m., cocktail reception; 8 p.m. performance Feb. 26, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers. $35. (239) 337-1933.
Three Days Grace & Breaking Benjamin with guest Flyleaf, 7 p.m. Feb. 26, Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. $37.75. (48-7825 or Ticketmaster, (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Naples Dixieland Band, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Lely Presbyterian Church, 110 St. Andrews Blvd., Naples. $12, at the door. 774-6151.
Steve Tyrell, vocalist, 8 p.m. Feb. 26, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $42. 597-1900.
“Rigoletto,” Verdi’s opera, 8 p.m. Feb. 27, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $79. 597-1900.
Naples Concert Band, 2 p.m. Feb. 28, Cambier Park, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. Free. Bring blankest or lawn chairs for seating. 263-9521.
Magnificent Seven Jazz Band, led by Jerry Stawski, 2 p.m. Feb. 28, Unity Church of Bonita Springs, 28285 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs. $10. 947-3100.
“The Color of Music,” by the voices of Naples, 3 p.m. Feb. 28, Naples United Church, 5200 Crayton Road, Naples. $21. 455-2582.
Mario Arnes, classical and jazz guitar, sponsored by Miller’s Sheet music & Studios, 3 p.m. Feb. 28, Steinway Performing Arts Hall, 28751 U.S. 41 S., Bonita Springs. Free.
“Multiple Keyboards and Voice Performance,” featuring Paul Todd, 7 p.m. Feb. 28, First Congregational Church, 6630 Immokalee Road, Naples. $20. 293-5210.
Karen Akers, “Souvenirs,” cabaret star, 6 and 8:30 p.m. March 2-3, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $42. 597-1900.
Chubby Checker & the Wildcats and Lou Christie, twist again, 8 p.m. March 2, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $59. 597-1900.
“Rachmaninoff to Ravel,” Joyce Yang on the piano, 8 p.m. March 4-6 and 2 p.m. March 7, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $64, adults; $25, students. 597-1900.
CLUBS
Bayshore Landing, 2727 Bayshore Drive, Naples, 417-2218. 7 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Frontline Bluegrass Band. $10, advance; $15, at door.
Bianchi’s at Courthouse Shadows, 3340 U.S. 41 E., Naples, 417-5050. 5:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Bob Zottola and the Expandable Jazz Band.
Capri-A Taste of Italy, 11140 U.S. 41 N., Naples, 594-3500. 6-9 p.m. Monday, Bob Zottola and the Expandable Jazz Band and 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Jebry’s Jazz Jam.
Fortunes Steak & Seafood Restaurant, 1000 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, 642-0777, 7-11 p.m. Sunday, Big Buck and the Biscuit Boys.
Island Pub, 600 Neapolitan Way, Naples, 262-2500. 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Jebry’s Dance Trio and 5-8 p.m. Monday, Jebry’s Jazz Jam
Jimmy B’s, 1130 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, 463-3657. Today, 4-8 p.m., Phil Oxford and 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Down South Rockers; Saturday, 4-8 p.m. Small Town and 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dave Collaton; Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eric Malibu and 3-7 p.m. Elijah; 7:30-11:30 p.m. Monday, Mary Winner; 8 p.m.-midnight Tuesday, Phil Oxford; 8 p.m.-midnight Wednesday, Small Town; and Thursday, 4-8 p.m., Phil Oxford and 8 p.m.-midnight, Elijah.
Olympia Cafe, 24611 U.S. 41, Bonita Springs, 949-5400. 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Jebry;s Jazz Jam and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jebry’s Dance Trio.
Porky’s Last Stand, 2560 39th St. SW, Naples, 304-0133. 7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Hot Country and 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Raiford Starke.
Shula’s Steakhouse, at Hilton Naples & Towers, 5111 U.S. 41 N., Naples, 430-4999. 5-8 p.m. today, Bob Zottola, trumpet and flugelhorn, Dave Pringle, piano and Carl McVicker, bass.
Sneaky Pete’s, 3465 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, 498-8887. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. today and Saturday, Wild Mango Boys; 7:30 p.m.-midnight Sunday, Dave Tecce; 7:30 p.m.-midnight, Tuesday, Michael Angelo; 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesday, Weathered Souls; and 8:30 p.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Manipulator.
The Tavern, 11397 U.S. 41 S., Naples, 417-6690. 9 p.m.-1 p.m. today, Big Buck and the Biscuit Boys.
Karaoke: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Break Time Lounge, Naples; 8 p.m.-midnight Sunday, Jimmy B’s, Fort Myers Beach; 7:30 p.m.-midnight Monday, Sneaky Pete’s, Bonita Springs; and 7-11 p.m. Thursday, Porky’s Last Stand, Naples.
THEATER
“You Can’t Take it With You, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Florida Rep, 2267 Bay St., Fort Myers. $42 and $38; previews, $25 and $20. (239) 332-4488.
“Mauritius,” a sharp witted comedy by Theresa Rebeck with R rated dialogue, 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 27, Sugden Community Theatre, Tobye Studio, 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. $20. 263-7990.
“Glorious,” true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Theatre Conspiracy, Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. $18, members; $22, others. (239) 936-3239.
One act plays, by Christopher Durang, 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 28, Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers. $7. (239) 590-7268.
“Jersey Boys,” the story of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, matinees and evening performances (call the box office for individual times) through March 7, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 8099 College Parkway SW, Fort Myers. $85, $70, $60 and $50. (239) 481-4849.
“Are We There Yet?,” a bumpy road of life, 5:30 p.m., dinner; 7:30 p.m. show and 11:45 a.m. lunch; 1:15 p.m. show through March 7, Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. $45, evenings; $40, matinees; $25, show only. (239) 278-4422.
“Razzle Dazzle,” comedy and theatre, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through March 13, Inn of Naples, 4055 U.S. 41 N., Naples. $30, adults; $20, children. 403-8777.
“The King and I,” 5:30 p.m., dinner; 7:30 p.m. show and 11:45 a.m. lunch; 1:15 p.m. show, through April 10, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. Evenings: $49, adults; $21, children; matinees, $47, adults; $21, children. (239) 278-4422.
“Beau Jest,” comedy by James Sherman about Sarah Goldman’s way to circumvent her parents disapproval of her choice of boyfriend, 8 p.m. today, opening night with cocktails; 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and March 3-6 and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27-28 and March 6-7, Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. $50, opening night; $30-$38, other performances. (866) 811-4111.
“On Golden Pond,” by Ernest Thompson performed by the Marco Players, 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, Wedneday-March 14, Marco Town Center, 1055 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. $23. 642-7270.
Coming up
“Fiddler on the Roof,” by the Naples Players, 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; and 8 p.m. March 16 and 30, March 3-April 3, Sugden Community Theatre, 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples,. $35, adults; $10, students under 18. 263-7990.
“The Beast of Broadway,” starring David Garrison in the world premiere performances by TheatreZone, 8 p.m. March 4-6 and 10-13 and 2 p.m. March 6-7 and 14, G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples. $38-$43 (888) 966-3352.
COMEDY
Jo Koy, 9 and 10:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Captain Brien’s Off the Hook Comedy Club, 599 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. $18. 389-6900.
Jimmy Keys, a musical comedy dinner show, 6 p.m., dinner; 7:30 p.m., show Saturday, Hilton Naples Hotel & Tower, 5111 U.S. 41 N., Naples. $55; $60, preferred seating. 659-3111.
John Henton, 9:30 p.m. Thursday and Feb. 28 and 9 and 10:30 -p.m. Feb. 26-27, Captain Brien’s Off the Hook Comedy Club, 599 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. $20. 389-6900.
Lily Tomlin, 8 p.m. Feb. 28, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $62. 597-1900.
Dave Barry, humorist and author, 8 p.m. March 3, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $39. 597-1900.
Gary Gulman, 9:30 p.m. March 4-7 and 10:45 p.m. March 6, Off the Hook Comedy Club, 599 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. $20. 389-6900.
DANCE LESSONS
Salsa, progressive, 7 p.m. today and Feb. 26, DanceLife, 26251 U.S. 41 S., Bonita Springs. $10. 495-3600.
Line dance classes, beginners, 1:30 p.m. Monday and intermediates, 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Veterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples. $5. 272-7431.
Adult tap dancing, beginner/advanced, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesdays; intermediate, noon-1 p.m. Saturdays and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays; and advanced, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays, River Park Community Center, 301 11th St. N., Naples. $15/class. 213-3037.
Ballrooom/Latin dance classes, basic to advanced, 7 and 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 7100 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples. $10 per class or two for $15. 597-7012.
Irish set dancing, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through April 20, East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Drive, Naples. $6. 793-4414.
English country dancing, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wa-ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16355 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers. $5, one time payment. (239) 432-2154.
East coast swing, progressive, 7 p.m. Tuesday,( this is the last class,) DanceLife 26251 U.S. 41 S., Bonita Springs. $10. 495-3600.
Belly dance classes, 7-8 p.m., beginners and 8-9 p.m. advanced Tuesdays through March 16, Etudes de Ballet, 3285 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. $50. 593-8280.
Ballroom dance classes, 6-7 p.m. Fridays through Feb. 26, Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. $10, series; $15, drop-ins. 403-4158.
Adult tap dance classes, advanced, noon-1:15 p.m.; intermediate, 1:15-2:30 p.m.; beginners, 2:30-3:45 p.m. Saturdays through Feb. 27, Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. $10, series; $15, drop-in. 403-4158.
Irish set dancing class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday and March 1, Veterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples. $6. 566-2367.
Belly dance classes, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, this is the last class, Edison State College, 7007 Lely Cultural Parkway, J Building, Naples. $60. 732-3128.
DANCES
Square dance, 7-9 p.m. Fridays through March, Corkscrew Woodlands, 21600 Corkscrew Woodlands Blvd., Estero. Workshop at 6:30 p.m. $8, per couple. 560-2572.
Open dance for singles and couples, 7-10 p.m. today, Saturday and Wednesday, the Bleu Room, Promenade Shoppes at Bonita Bay, 26795 South Bay Drive (upstairs between Molino’s and Silverspoon’s), Bonita Springs. $10. 676-5586.
“Dancing through the Decades,” with Richie C and the All Star Band, 5:30 p.m., dinner; 7:30 p.m., show, Monday, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. $52, dinner and show; $32, show only. (239) 278-4422.
Jordan Ross Quartet dinner dance, 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, Country Club of Naples, 185 Burning Tree Drive, Naples. $35. Reservations required. 261-1032.
Southwest Florida Big Band, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, St. John the Evangelist Life Center, 625 111th Ave. N., Naples. $10. 394-0470.
Tommy Tune and the Manhattan Rhythm Kings, 8 p.m. Thursday, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $59. 597-1900.
German American Club Harmonie, dinner dance, 6 p.m. Feb. 26, St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 7100 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples. $25, members; $30, others. Reservations required. 352-0041.
Southwest Florida Swing Club dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Feb. 27, DanceLife of SWFL, 26251 U.S. 41 S., Bonita Springs. $7, members; $10, others. 514-6704,
Dance Alliance, resident dance company of the Alliance for the Arts, 8 p.m. Feb. 27 and 2 p.m. Feb. 28, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. $20, adults; $12, students. (239) 939-2787.
“Dancing with the Starz,” an interactive dinner show, 4 p.m. dinner; 5:30 p.m., show Feb. 28, Big Cypress Marketplace, 220 Basik Drive, Naples. $42. 262-4622.
HISTORY
“At the Crossroads,” exhibit of rural Floridans whose backgrounds are rooted in the past with photographs and oral histories, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays through March 31, Immokalee Pioneer Museum, Roberts Ranch, 1215 Roberts Ave., Immokalee. 252-8476.
Historic homes tour, Mandalay, Martha’s Cottage and Palm Villa and wine and lunch in the Norris Gardens at Palm Cottage 10 a.m. Saturday, depart from Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave. S., Naples. $200. Reservations required. 261-8164.
Palm Cottage House and Norris Garden tours, docent guided with a self guided tour of the Norris Gardens, 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays- Saturdays, 137 12th Ave. S., Naples. $8, adults; $5, children. 261-8164.
Florida’s railroad history, by Gregg Thomas, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Moorings Presbyterian Church, Moss Hall, 791 Harbour Drive, Naples. Free. 597-2844.
Walking tours, Naples historic district, 10 a.m. Wednesday, meet at Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave. S., Naples. Reservations required. $15. 261-8164.
The Seminole and the Seminole Wars, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Collier County Museum, 3301 U.S. 41 E., Naples. Free. 252-8476.
Edison, Ford and Friends, a garden side chickee chat with Chris Pendleton, 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 26, Norris Gardens at Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave. S., Naples. Free. 261-8164.
Big Cypress Shootout, Seminole War re-enactment, music, archery competition, story teller, alligator wrestling and displays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 26 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 27-28, Billie Swamp Safari, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, Exit 49 on I-75. $7, adults; $5, children, cash only. www.bigcypressshootout.com
Historical house tour, visiting the Nutting House, the William Packard House and the Haldeman House, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 27, starts at the corner of Pennsylvania and Tennessee Avenues, Bonita Springs. Refreshments served at the end of the tour. $25. 992-5349.
FILM
“Maria Full of Grace,” a 2004 Spanish film, 1 p.m. Sunday, Renaissance Academy, 1010 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. $5. 434-4737 or 425-3276.
“Son of Rambow,” summertime antics of two English schoolboys, 7 p.m. Sunday, Sugden Theatre, 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. $12. 263-7990.
“The Namesake,” an Indian movie director by Mira Nair, 1 p.m. Feb. 28, FGCU Renaissance Academy, 1010 Fifth Ave. S., Npales. $5. 434-4737 or 425-3276.
“Ieri, Oggi, Domani” (Yesterday, Today, Tomorow), in Italian with English subtitles starring Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren, presented by the Italian Cultural Society, 7 p.m. March 2, Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. $5.
BOOKS
Christine Lemmon, a Sanibel resident, signing her book “Sand in My Eyes,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 5377 U.S. 41 N., Naples. 598-5200.
Dorothy Seymour Mills, signs her book “Chasing Baseball — Our Obsession with Its Hitory, Numbers, People and Places,” 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Books-a-Million, the Mercato, 9100 Strada Place, Naples.
Maria Ponzi, of Ponzi Vineyards, will be signing her mother’s cookbook during a complimentary wine tasting, 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Angelina’s Ristorante, 24041 U.S. 41 S., Bonita Springs. Reservations are required. $24.95, book. 390-3187.
Bunny Williams, signs her books “Point of View: and “An Affair With a House,” on interior design, 3-5 p.m. March 2, Summerfields, 953 Central Ave., Naples. 430-2505.
OUTDOOR / NATURE
Bird migration, with Jerry Jackson, 10 a.m. Saturday, Barefoot Beach Preserve, Learning Center, 2 Barefoot Beach Blvd., Bonita Springs. Free, $8, parking if you do not have a Collier County parking sticker. 591-8596.
Guided moonlight canoe trip, ages 12 and up, 7:30-10 p.m. Thursday and Feb. 26-27, Collier Seminole State Park, 20200 U.S. 41 E., Naples. Reservations required. $30. 394-3397.
Master naturalist program, with Martin Main, 10 a.m. Feb. 27, Barefoot Beach Preserve, Learning Center, 2 Barefoot Beach Blvd., Bonita Springs. Free, $8, parking fee if you do not have a Collier County parking sticker. 591-8596.
The Safari, Fakahatchee Discovery Series, various activities including: scenic tram ride, naturalist guided swamp walk, nature walk, guided birding walk, professional photography hands-on class, sunset bonfire and cracker dinner, 1-7 p.m. Feb. 27, Janes Scenic Drive, Copeland. Reservations are required before Monday. $125, per person; $40, two-hour swamp buggy ride. 695-2905 or www.friendsoffakahatchee.org.

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