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1) Student Showcase
Exhibit featuring art by area high school students. A reception will be held from 6-8PM Friday May 9. Gallery hours are 10-5PM Monday-Friday, and noon-5PM Saturday. Exhibit will be on display through May 15. Information: 495-8989 or visit online.

Date: Friday - May 9, 2008       
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: Center For The Arts
Address: 26100 Old 41 Road
Location: Bonita Springs
Website: www.artcenterbonita.org

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2) Spring Classical
Spring Classical
'From the New World'

Tchaikovsky - Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
Tchaikovsky - Piano Concerto No. 1
Dvorak - Symphony No. 9 ("From the New World")

Hayes Hall

Tickets are available by subscription only at this time.

Visit the Box Office or call Customer Service for tickets at
(239) 597-1900 or (800) 597-1900.

Date: Friday - May 9, 2008       
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Naples Philharmonic
Address: 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd.
Location: Naples
Website: www.thephil.org

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3) "42nd Street"
Estero High School presents its spring production - a landmark musical with big dance numbers and familiar show tunes including "Lullaby of Broadway". Performances are 7PM Thursday-Friday, May 8-9. Information: 947-9400 or 273-7587.

Date: Friday - May 9, 2008       
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Estero High School
Address: 21900 River Ranch Road
Location: Estero

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4) Visiting Mr. Green
Organization: Florida Repertory Theatre

In this Award-Winning and heartwarming play, Mr. Green is a crotchety old Jewish widower, and Ross is a successful young American Express executive - and each of them is looking for something. When their paths cross in an unlikely way, these two extremely different men teach each other about life, love and living in this beautifully woven tapestry of friendship and foibles.
Phone: 239-332-4488.

Date: Friday - May 9, 2008       
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Historic Arcade Theatre
Address: 2267 1st Street
Location: Fort Myers
Website: floridarep.org

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5) Preview Reception for Art Encounter 2008
View works in this all Florida juried awards exhibition, 5:30-7:30PM, free for members; $10 for non-members. Gallery hours are 10-4PM Monday-Saturday and 1-4PM Sunday. Free admission. Information: 262-6517 or visit online.

Date: Friday - May 9, 2008       
Time: 5:30 PM
Venue: The von Liebig Art Center
Address: 585 Park Street
Location: Naples
Website: www.naplesart.org

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6) 'Women on Water' for Moms
Free boating classes are being offered at MarineMax to celebrate mothers and all they do. Learn the finer points of steering, docking and boating safety. This event is being held at the same time at MarineMax in Naples and Fort Myers. 481-8200 in Fort Myers, or 262-1000 in Naples.

Date: Friday - May 9, 2008       
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: MarineMax
Address: 14070 McGregor Blvd.
Location: Fort Myers

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7) Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
Organization: The Naples Players

Lilly Harrison, a lady of a certain age, has retired to Florida and signs up for a course of dance lessons in her own home. When dance instructor Michael Minetti arrives for the first lesson, sparks and banter fly as two strong personalities clash. "Sharp, witty, entertaining." - Daily Telegraph. "Thoughtful, razor sharp, charming, funny and genuinely moving." - Hollywood Reporter
Phone: 239-263-7990

Date: Friday - May 9, 2008       
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Sugden Community Theatre
Address: 701 5th Avenue South
Location: Naples
Website: www.naplesplayers.org

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8) Winning Ways Basketball Tournament
This is is a youth basketball tournament. There will be entrance fees charged to watch the games. For additional information, please contact Tom Kane 239-357-3020.

Date: Friday - May 9, 2008       
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Venue: Estero Community Park Recreation Center
Address: 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd.
Location: Estero
Email: tom@winwayssinc.com

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9) "Hats Off To You" Benefit Party
Organization: Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida

The artists at The Tower Gallery host an evening of fabulous hats and fine art to benefit the Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. Information: 472-4557 or visit online.

Date: Friday - May 9, 2008       
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue: The Tower Gallery
Address: 751 Tarpon Bay Road
Location: Sanibel
Website: www.towergallery.net

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10) Harvey
When Elwood P. Dowd starts to introduce his imaginary friend, A six-and-a-half foot rabbit to guests art a society party, his sister Veta, has seen as much of his eccentric behavior as she can tolerate. She sets out to have Elwood committed to a sanitarium but friends start to wonder about her sanity when she begins to see Harvey. Admission: Adults $15; Seniors $14; Students $10. Information: 772-5862 or visit online.

Date: Friday - May 9, 2008       
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Cultural Park Theatre
Address: 528 Cultural Park Blvd.
Location: Cape Coral
Website: culturalparktheater.com

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