Ongoing events

Art Exhibit - The Art Gallery at Florida Gulf Coast University's "Out of the Box: Art from the Inside Out," is open in the Arts Complex through April 24. The exhibition showcases 48 artists' work on how they turned a recycled jewelry case into a work of art. 590-7199 or asturdiv@fgcu.edu.

Art Exhibit - The Robert Rauschenberg Gallery hosts Syd Solomon: On Black through Thursday, April 9. Mr. Solomon has exhibited globally and his works are held in numerous permanent collections, including The Baltimore Museum of Art and the Tel Aviv Museum. 489-9313 or bobrauschenberggallery.com.

Warhol Exhibit - The Naples Art Association features Andy Warhol Portfolios: From the Bank of America Collection at the Von Liebig Art Center through Sunday, May 3. This exhibition features selected portraits from the Bank of America's collection of Andy Warhol silk screen prints.

Solo Exhibit - Art Modern Gallery, 751 12 Ave. S., Naples, presents an exhibition of works by celebrated artist Stella Farwell through March 28. 263-1137, info@artmoderngallery.com or www.artmoderngallery.com.

Art Exhibit - BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery will host a juried theme show, Text in Art, which features art with text, numbers or letters as a design element, through Tuesday, March 31. An artist reception and awards presentation will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. is Friday, March 13. 395-0900, www.bigarts.org or e-mail info@BIGARTS.org.

Circus - Florida's Famous Circus Sarasota will be at the Big Top at Gulf Coast Town Center through Sunday, March 29. Circus Sarasota presents an all-star lineup with an unparalleled array of thrilling acts for its 12th season of performances. There are 32 performances, including matinee and evening shows. Tickets start at $10 per person. www. CircusSarasota.org or (877) 355-9805. ronnieford.com or www.daasgallery. com.

Ronnie Ford - daas Gallery features premiere master Scottish painter Ronnie Ford in a March exhibition. Mr. Ford's work features a highly textured surface and use of contrasting colors that captures the French and Scottish landscapes. The exhibition runs through March 27. www.ronnieford.com or www. daasgallery.com.

New Exhibit - The Friends of the Cape Coral Library announce a new exhibit that runs throughout March. The Gallery, located at the Cape Coral Library, 921 SW 39th Terrace, is open Monday through Saturday during library hours. Carol Orr Hartman is driven to photograph the images of places, scenes and landscapes seen every day. Linda Riczo, youth services director at the library, has gathered an unusual selection of popups and moveable art books. 477-5100 or www.capefriends.org.

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. Patio de Leon is located at 2236 First Street; 321-7100.

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.