This week's theater
The Last Romance - Florida Repertory Theatre performs "The Last Romance," a regional premiere about octogenarians in love, through May 17. 332-4488 or FloridaRep.org. K-Mart Kids - The Drama Club of East Lee County High School will present an original production titled "The Original K-Mart Kids" May 7-9 at 7 p.m., with a matinee on Saturday, May 9, at 2 p.m. Full Story
This week's symphony
Pops No. 4: The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts welcomes "Pops No. 4: Hollywood Epics," conducted by James Cochran, through May 3. Join Maestro Everly, the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and the Philharmonic Center Chorale for an unforgettable musical feast featuring themes from the finest adventures, romances and fantasies in the history of American film. Full Story
Friday, May 1
Open Mic - Sanibel poets and writers will have an open mic reading from 4-6 p.m. at The Bean on Sanibel, 2240 Periwinkle Way. Writers are invited to read and listen to original and favorite selections of poetry and prose. 472-1280. Full Story
Saturday, May 2
Pamper Your Pooch - Miromar Outlets puts on a Pamper Your Pooch event from 10 a.m. to noon in the northwest parking lot. Bring your canine buddies. There will be booths, dog fashions, flyball and agility demonstrations, owner/dog look-alike contest and a best trick contest, plus VIP bags for the first 50 dogs. 948-3766 or www.MiromarOutlets.com. Full Story
Sunday, May 3
Taste of Estero - The Estero Gulf Coast Kiwanis hosts the second annual Taste of Estero from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Estero Community Park. There will be local restaurants selling samples of their specialties, entertainment all day and a wide variety of activities for the children, such as bounce houses, rock wall, face painting and other activities. Full Story
Monday, May 4
Youth Chorale - The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts presents a Philharmonic Youth Chorale Recital, conducted by James Cochran. The annual Spring Recital of the Philharmonic Youth Chorale features the 85-voice ensemble of singers, ages 7 to 17, performing a variety of music, including Broadway hits, folk songs and standard choral works. 597-1900 or www. Full Story
Tuesday, May 5
Cindo de Mayo - The Rotary Club of Bonita Springs Noon and Bonita Springs Lions Club will host a Cinco de Mayo event with tapas-style Mexicanthemed food at the Promenade Shops in Bonita Springs from 4-9 p.m. Enjoy live music by Tony Pastrana's New York Latin Jazz Band, as well as margaritas and Mexican beer specials. Full Story
Wednesday, May 6
Afternoon Tea - Mina Edison Tea will be served every Wednesday in May, with seatings at 2 p.m. Reservations are being taken for teas in the newly restored Edison Gardens and Caretaker's House. Groups may schedule other dates and special programs. Cost: Estates Members $30, non-members $35. 334-7419 or visit www.efwefla.org. Full Story
Ongoing events
Barnet Exhibit - The Naples Museum of Art presents "Will Barnet: Works of Seven Decades," featuring works from all phases of Mr. Barnet's career, including approximately 30 oil paintings, along with prints and drawings. The exhibit runs through June 28. 597-1900 or www. thephil.org. The museum is located at 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. in Naples. Full Story
Upcoming events
Concert - The Gulf Coast Symphony presents another of its critically acclaimed Classical Access Concerts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9. The program features the overture from Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio and Bruckner's Symphony No. 8 in C minor, "The Apocalyptic." Location: Anderson Theater at Bishop Verot High School, 5598 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers. Full Story
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