This week’s theater
The Color Purple - The Philharmonic Center in Naples hosts “The Color Purple” for eight performances from Dec. 8-13. 597-1900.
Santaland Diaries - Florida Repertory Theatre presents the thorny comedy, “The Santaland Diaries” Dec. 10-31 in the new Studio Theatre. 332- 4488 or www.floridarep.org. Full Story
This week’s symphony
Messiah - The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and the Philharmonic Center Chorale perform seasonal treasures at 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Naples. 597-1900. Full Story
Wednesday, Dec. 9
Book Fair - The annual Jewish Book Fair continues at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Federation, 9701 Commerce Center Court, Fort Myers. The evening features authors Pam Jenoff and Lev Raphael. 481-4449 or e-mail naomirubin@ jfedlcc.org. Full Story
Thursday, Dec. 10
Writers’ Event - The Sanibel- Captiva Island Writers perform selections from their prose and poetic works at 7:30 p.m. in BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. 395- 0900, e-mail info@BIGARTS.org or www.BIGARTS.org. Full Story
Friday, Dec. 11
Caribbean Sound - The Norris Center presents “Christmas in the Caribbean” at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy Christmas “Island Style.” Cost: $25.
Pet Event - Four-legged friends and their owners celebrate the season at HOWLidays Yappy Hour & Bowl Stroll at Bell Tower Shops from 6-9 p.m. Dress your dog in holiday attire and enjoy photos with Santa. Full Story
Saturday, Dec. 12
Kids and Pets - Kidz & Canines is set for 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fred’s Diner in North Naples to raise funds for Golden Retriever Rescue of SW Florida. Come dressed in holiday, enjoy brunch and have photos taken with Santa. 431-7928 or e-mail Freds08@live.com. Full Story
Sunday, Dec. 13
River Cruise - Join SCCF for a riverboat adventure to experience the historical Caloosahatchee. This guided monthly cruise explores the meanders of the historic upriver Caloosahatchee. Cruises depart at 1 p.m. from the W.P. Franklin Lock off SR 80 in Olga. RSVP by Dec. 11 by calling 472-2329. Full Story
Monday, Dec. 14
Magic Show - The Fort Myers Magicians Association’s ninth annual Christmas Magic Show starts at 7 p.m. at the Arcade Theatre in downtown Fort Myers. Proceeds benefit the Harry Chapin Food Bank. 332-4488.
Love Trivia? - The Pub at Mercato has Trivia Night every Monday at 7:30 p.m. 594-9400. Full Story
Tuesday, Dec. 15
Book Fair - The Jewish Federation’s 15th annual Book Fair continues with talks by authors Lev Raphael and Pam Jenoff at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Federation. 481-4449,
Team Trivia - Boston Beer Garden Team Trivia is played at 9 p.m. every Tuesday at 2396 Immokalee Rd. 596-2337. Full Story
Upcoming events
Art Event - The Art League of Bonita Springs presents Art League Studios at the Promenade at Bonita Bay from 4-7 p.m. Dec. 17. 495-8989.
Book Fair - The Jewish Federation’s 15th annual Book Fair continues with an author luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 17 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Fort Myers. Reservations required; 481-4449. Full Story
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