WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO



¦ Alice in Wonderland – Showbiz Kids, Charlotte County Public Schools’ Children’s Theater Program, presents “Alice in Wonderland” Feb. 2, 10 and 11 at 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free to CCPS students and $5 per ticket for others. 255-0808, ext. 3178. ¦ Readers Theater – Readers Theater takes place from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 1 at the Lemon Bay Playhouse, 96 W. […]

Thursday, Jan. 28



¦ Art Celebration – Sea Grape Gallery welcomes the New Year with new art, appetizers, desserts and interesting wines from 5:30-8 p.m. with jazz in the courtyard. RSVP: 575-1718. ¦ Book Discussion – Discuss “Show Flower and the Secret Fan” by Lisa See at 5:30 p.m. at the Punta Gorda Library, 424 W. Henry St., Punta Gorda. 833-5460. ¦ Camera […]

Friday, Jan. 29



¦ Dance Tunes – Reconnections Band performs variety, classic and dance music 5-9 p.m. Center Stage at Fishermen’s Village. ¦ Art Therapy Workshop – The Arts & Humanities Council of Charlotte County offers a free Art Therapy Workshop from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Royal Palm Retirement Center, 2500 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte. Taught by art therapist Lori Vitale of […]

Saturday, Jan. 30



¦ Drums & Poetry – A Full Moon Drum Circle and Poetry Reading sets sail on the Peace River at 7 p.m. tonight and Feb. 27 with Capt. Louis Desguin. Leaves from Laishley Marina. 421-4313 or peaceiverdrums.com. ¦ Smooth Tunes – The Nylons, from Toronto, Canada, perform at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center in Punta Gorda as part of the […]

Sunday, Jan. 31



Variety Show – Carol and Johnnie Wolfe’s Variety Show is back by popular demand at the Cultural Center Theater at 2 p.m. Enjoy songs from the ’40s to the ’90s. Tickets are $8 for members and $9 for the public. 625-4175, ext. 221 or www.theculturalcenter.com. ¦ Gospel Music – A “Brothers Forever” Concert starts at 7 p.m. at Port Charlotte […]

Monday, Feb. 1



¦ Painting Group – The VAC Plein Air Group meets from 9 a.m.- noon at Gilchrist Park and historical homes in the area of Retta Esplanade. 627-2770 or 639-8810. ¦ For Photographers – The Photo Arts Group meets from 7-9 p.m. at the Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. Members exchange ideas, discuss photographic trends and display photographic […]

Tuesday, Feb. 2



¦ Woodcarvers – The Charlotte County Woodcarvers Club meets from 8 a.m.-noon at the Punta Gorda Boat Club, 802 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 505-4246 or 639-1947.

Wednesday, Feb. 3



¦ Craft Workshop – A Pine Needle Weaving Workshop starts at 10 a.m. at the Charlotte County Historical Center, 22959 Bayshore Rd. $12 members; $15 non-members. Learn how to hand craft unique pine needle baskets. 629-7278. ¦ Antique Appraisal – Free antique appraisals start in Punta Gorda at 1 p.m. at the Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. […]

Thursday, Feb. 4



¦ Yappy Hour – Muttini Mingle, the floating “yappy hour,” is set for 5:30-8 p.m. Center Court at Fishermen’s Village. Enjoy a social for people and their pets with live music by Reconnections Band. 575-7599. ¦ Woodturners – The Peace River Woodturners Inc. meet from 6:30-8:45 p.m. at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. 743-5140 […]

Upcoming events



¦ Meet Me in St. Louis – The Charlotte Players present “Meet Me in St. Louis” at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County Theater, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte, Feb. 5 and 6, 11 to 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. 625-4175, ext. 220. ¦ Yard Dogs – Live music is set for 5-9 […]