FGCU shines light on fine art and theater students

An evening of art, music, food, a pottery sale and a theatre production will kick off Florida Gulf Coast University's 2008 Celebration of the Arts on Wednesday, April 9 at 4 p.m.

The festivities, which will take place at The Art Gallery located inside the Arts Complex on FGCU's main campus, will continue until 8 p.m. Then, FGCU's theatre lab will performs its opening production of "Omnium Gatherum."

The annual showcase, which celebrates FGCU's fine art and theatre students in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, will also feature exhibitions and performances that go on throughout April.

The university is located off Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, east of I-75 between exits 123 and 128. Parking is available in Lot 7 for gallery visitors, parking passes are available at the parking kiosk located at the university's entrance.

More detailed directions and other interesting information is available at 590-7199.