Ongoing events

Portrait Sessions - The Cape Coral Art League hosts open portrait sessions with a model every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Fee: $10/$15 per session. Address: 516 Cultural Park Blvd. 772-5657 or e-mail ralie578@embarqmail.com.

COURTESY PHOTO Zombicon 2009 takes place at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Saturday, Oct. 17. Dark Art - "Dark Art 3" brings shivers, chills and artistic awe to the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. "Dark Art 3" features works by international artists such as famed horror writer/filmmaker Clive Barker and shock-rocker Marilyn Manson. The exhibit closes on Oct. 17 as part of Zombicon.

Latin Exhibit - The Patty & Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art is showcasing works by contemporary Latin American artists in the exhibition "Latin American Painting Now" through Jan. 10. 597-1900. Contemporary - The Patty & Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art is showcasing works by renowned contemporary painter Janet Fish in the exhibition "The Art of Janet Fish" through Jan. 17. 597- 1900.

Book Display - The Naples Museum of Art is displaying the Wisdom Books volume and the Prophets volume of The St. John's Bible Heritage Edition through June 30. The St. John's Bible (created 1998-2005) was written and illustrated entirely by hand, and was called by Smithsonian magazine "one of the extraordinary undertakings of our time." 597-1900.

Dance Art - The Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center offers classes in Capoeira, a unique Afro-Brazilian art form combining dance, music, percussion, martial arts, acrobatics and gymnastics. Classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays at varying times. 432-2154 or www.leeparks.org.

Painting Series - "The Creativity Series" of painting in watercolor-plus is presented by resident artist Patty Kane at Rosen Gallery & Studios in Naples, from 6-9 p.m. on Mondays in October, Nov. 9, 23 and 30; and Dec. 7 and 14. "A Saturday Morning For Me" meets 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 17, 24; Nov. 7 and 21; Dec. 5 and 12. No experience necessary; $35/per person includes materials and refreshments; Limit 10/class; Reservations: (321) 277-9880, rictra@earthlink. net or 821-1061.

Raku - "A Taste of Raku" is being offered at Rosen Gallery & Studios in Naples, by award-winning artists Annabelle Johnson and Richard W. Rosen. Enjoy an extraordinary pottery-filled evening of glazing, socializing and firing. Thursdays, 6 to 9 p.m., Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4, April 8, May 6.Cost: $43; includes materials, refreshments and your finished piece of raku to take home. Reservations: rictra@earthlink. net or 821-1061.

Art Show - The second annual Non-Juried All Artist Members Show of Shows Exhibition takes place through Oct. 17 at The von Liebig Art Center. This exhibition features work in all media by Naples Art Association members and is an opportunity for member artists to sell their work. 262-6517.

Art Collection - Selected work from The von Liebig Art Center's Collection is on exhibit through Oct. 17 at The von Liebig Art Center. This collection of mid- to late-20th century paintings, sculpture, works on paper, photography and mixed media documents the legacy of artists who were influential in establishing Naples as a vital art community. 262-6517.

Photography Exhibit - The Southwest Florida Museum of History hosts a Historic Florida Architecture and American Landscape Photography Exhibit by Niki and Clyde Butcher through Oct. 31. 321-7430.

Beachcombing - Barefoot Beach Preserve offers a new park ranger program, "Beachcombing & Shelling," every Monday at 10 a.m. Meet at the Learning Center at Barefoot Beach Preserve. The program is free, but there is an entrance fee into the park for those who do not have a Collier County park permit.

Fitness - Miromar Outlets hosts fitness classes every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in October at 9 a.m. at Playland. A certified fitness professional instructs varied classes and modifies exercises for pregnant, post-natal and ultra-fit moms. 948-3766 or www.MiromarOutlets. com.

Kids Crafts - Miromar Outlets hosts Kids Crafts every Wednesday in October from 10 a.m. to noon at Playland. Kids from toddlers to 12 are invited to participate in supervised fun activities every week. There is no charge. 948-3766 or www.MiromarOutlets.com.

Ski Show - Miromar Outlets hosts a free water ski show every Sunday in October (except Oct. 18) at 4 p.m. lakeside near the Restaurant Piazza featuring the Southern Extreme Water-Ski Team. 948-3766 or www.MiromarOutlets.com.

Country Music - Crowne Plaza Hotel at Bell Tower Shops hosts a concert series featuring live country western entertainment on the deck, and occasionally in the ballrooms, every Saturday night through the fall. 437-0650 or www. shoeless-joes.com.

Country Dancing - Learn the social dances of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Wa-ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16355 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers. 603-9828 or e-mail fortmyersdancers@ hotmail.com.

Singer Showcase - Local singer songwriters can perform their original music at Nita's Sweet Bean Café the last Wednesday of every month from 7-10 p.m. Performers can play up to five songs in 15-minute spots. 275-9000 or visit myspace.com/ftmyersjava.

Open Mic - Nita's Sweet Bean Café hosts a popular open mic night on Fridays. 275-9000 or visit myspace.com/ ftmyersjava.

Guided Tours - The Naples Historical Society of guided tours off-season schedule runs May through October. Guided tours of historic Palm Cottage are Wednesday and Saturday from 1-4 p.m. Guided tours of The Norris Gardens at Palm Cottage are the first and third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Requested donation: $8/adults, $5/ children 12 and under; members are free. Walking tours of the Naples Historic District are the first Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. Requested donation: $15/ adults, $5/children 12 and under; $10 for members. Reservations are required.

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