A&E

Ongoing events

Art Showcase - On Thursday, Feb. 12, through Sunday, Feb. 15, join the experts at Robb & Stucky Interiors for a showcase of beautiful artwork from famous Rosenbaum Fine Art. Rosenbaum represents more than 100 internationally-acclaimed artists and offers world-class artwork to suit every style, mood, and budget. These eye-catching, unique pieces are the perfect way to add color and interest to any room in your home. In addition, ask the Robb & Stucky design team for advice on incorporating art into your home's décor. The Rosenbaum Fine Art and Sale will be held at Robb & Stucky Interiors, 2777 Tamiami Trail North in Naples; 261-3969.

Jazz - The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center presents Jazz in Fort Myers, a Salute to McCollum Hall, featuring "100 Years of Jazz,'' Feb. 13-27. There will be an opening and closing night gala fundraiser benefiting the museum; 337-1933 or sbdac.com. Visiting Artists - The Art League of Bonita Springs hosts Visiting Artist Workshops Feb. 16-20. Artists are: Karen Vernon, Watercolor Interpretations; $500 member/$550 non-member; and Ken Muenzenmayer, Acrylic Landscapes: The Power of the Sun; $500 member/$550 non-member; 495-8989 or www.artcenterbonita.org.

Artescape - Florida West's 2009 Juried Fine Art and Fine Craft Exhibition II, the second exhibition of in a series of three, featuring two- and three-dimensional artworks, takes place through Feb. 25 at Estero's International Design Center. Participating artists are competing for a series of awards.

Art Exhibit - The Art Galleries at Florida Gulf Coast University is hosting an exhibition of works from members of the Fort Myers arts community, Leo and Krista Johnson, in the FGCU Library Gallery through March 6; 590-7199 or asturdiv@ fgcu.edu. Weekly Concerts - The Fort Myers River District offers its free concert series, Friday Night Live, each Friday night through March from 5-8 p.m. in the Patio de Leon. The weekly concerts are sponsored by the Fort Myers Redevelopment Agency and promoted by Frank Greathouse of Real Guitars and Vintage Instruments. Upcoming performances include: Heather Brooks and Friends (pop and originals), Feb. 13. Patio de Leon is located at 2236 First Street and can be accessed from First, Hendry and Main streets. Free parking is available at the Harborside Event Center; 321-7100.

Wild Things - A captivating wildlife exhibit, "Where the Wild Things Really Are, II," by photographer Sallie Rich, is open at The J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel through Feb. 28. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. seven days a week in The Duck Stamp Auditorium of The Visitor's Center at The Refuge on San- Cap Road. In addition, Ms. Rich will discuss her work with visitors on Feb. 2 from 2 until 4 p.m. in the Duck Stamp Auditorium.

Art at the Edison - daas Gallery presents Arts at the Edison the fourth Thursday of every month from 6-9 p.m. Artists do live demos and display their works throughout the venue at The Edison Restaurant & Bar, 3583 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers; www.edisonfl.com.

Art Exhibit - The Robert Rauschenberg Gallery features "Lilian Garcia-Roig: Nature of Being There" through Feb. 21. The paintings of Ms. Garcia-Roig are anchored in the tradition of landscape painting. While her paintings do have the initial impact of looking like landscape interiors, it becomes immediately clear her work is less illusionistic than a first glimpse might suggest. The Rauschenberg Gallery is located on the Lee County Campus of Edison State College; 489-9313.


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