This week’s theater



¦ Enchanted April – At the Lemon Bay Playhouse, 96 W Dearborn St., Englewood, April 29-May 16. $16 adults, $11 children, 474-9610. ¦ Ring of Fire – At Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre through June 5. (239) 278-4422. ¦ Menopause the Musical – At the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall April 29. (239) 481-4849. ¦ The Emperor’s New Clothes – […]

Thursday, April 29



¦ Awards Party – The 2010 Charlie Awards are presented at 6 p.m. at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. $50. Celebrate this year’s Arts & Humanities Council’s Charlie Award winners. 764-8100. ¦ Fashion Showcase – TRIG SWFL Fashion Week is set for today through Saturday, featuring clothing collections every night. Doors open at 6 […]

Friday, April 30



¦ Guitar Tunes – National Slide Guitar Champion Kraig Kenning performs from 5-9 p.m. Center Stage at Fishermen’s Village. ¦ Coconut Night – Coconut Craze Eve is set for 5-9 p.m., hosted by Main Street Punta Gorda. Purchase a coconut to decorate for a prize and enjoy vendors, refreshments and music by Paul Cottrell. 575-9099. ¦ Quilting Group – The […]

Saturday, May 1



¦ Cajun Tunes – The Yard Dogs perform Florida Cajun music from 5-9 p.m. Center Stage at Fishermen’s Village. ¦ Antique Market – Galleria Antiques & Collectables hosts an Antiques & Flea Market from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at 5260 Duncan Road, (U.S. 17). Space rental is $7.50 or $15. 347-8044. ¦ Yard Sale – The Military Heritage Museum holds a […]

Sunday, May 2



¦ Sunday Dinner – The Cultural Center of Charlotte County has a $10 dinner buffet every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 625-4175.

Monday, May 3



¦ Outdoor Painting – The VAC Plein Air Group meets from 8-11 a.m. on the roof of the Wyvern Hotel, 101 E. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 627-2770 or 639-8810. ¦ Readers Theater – Enjoy Readers Theater from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lemon Bay Playhouse, 96 W. Dearborn St., Englewood. Free. A variety of plays and other materials adapted for Readers […]

Tuesday, May 4



¦ Tuesday Matinee – The Punta Gorda Library offers a free Tuesday matinee at 3 p.m. at 424 W. Henry St., Punta Gorda. A new first run foreign, independent or documentary film is featured each month. 833-5460. ¦ Wood Art – The Charlotte County Woodcarvers Club meets from 8 a.m.- noon at the Punta Gorda Boat Club, 802 W. Retta […]

Wednesday, May 5



¦ Latin Fiesta – A Cinco De Mayo Fiesta starts at 4 p.m. at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County. Enjoy Mexican fare, entertainment and more. Tickets are $5-$14. 625-4175, ext. 212. ¦ 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 […]

Upcoming events



¦ Pet Party – Muttini Mingle, The Floating Yappy Hour, is set for 5:30-8 p.m. May 6 Center Court at Fishermen’s Village. Enjoy a social time for people and their pets with music by Reconnections Band. 575-7599. ¦ Mediterranean Day – The Cultural Center of Charlotte County celebrates the Mediterranean from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 6. Enjoy food, fun and […]

Ongoing events



¦ Cookbook Sale – The Punta Gorda Historical Society’s Cookbook, “Pineapple, Pineapple & Pineapple,” is on sale at the following locations: Woman’s Club Building, 118 Sullivan St., Punta Gorda; the Train Depot Antique Mall & Museum; History Park, 501 Shreve St., Punta Gorda; and the A.C. Freeman House, 311 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 639-1887. ¦ Help Haiti – The […]