This week’s theater
¦ George M! - Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre presents “George M!” Dec. 31-Feb. 14. www.BroadwayPalm.com or 278-4422.
¦ Opus - Florida Rep previews “Opus” Jan. 5-7, and the play runs Jan. 8-24. 332- 4488 or www.floridarep.org. Full Story
This week’s symphony
¦ Salute to Vienna - Begin the new year Viennese-style when the “Salute to Vienna” celebration returns to the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2. 481-4849 or www. bbmannpah.com. Full Story
Wednesday, Dec. 30
¦ Indian Fest - The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida’s education department presents the 35th annual Miccosukee Indian Arts Festival today through Jan. 3 at the Miccosukee Indian Village on U.S. 41 at mile marker 70. Events include live alligator wrestling, Native American foods, arts and crafts exhibits and booths, and airboating (954) 370-3900. Full Story
Thursday, Dec. 31
¦ Naples Gala - Singer Ann Hampton performs at 8 p.m. at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, following a 7 p.m. buffet. 597-1900.
¦ Dinner & Dance - A Doo Wop New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance starts at 7 p.m. at Fleamasters Music Hall in Fort Myers. 334-7701. Full Story
Friday, Jan. 1
¦ Art Walk - Downtown Fort Myers is the site of Art Walk, held the first Friday of every month from 6-10 p.m. The event features local and national artwork, plus entertainment and an After Party at 10 p.m. www.fortmyersartwalk.com.
¦ Mercato Music - Mercato hosts its concert series from 6-10 p.m. with raffles, entertainment and food. 403- 2204. Full Story
Saturday, Jan. 2
¦ Saturday Art - Art Walk Fort Myers expands to Saturday, with more than 35 art vendors setting up at the Patio de Leon from noon-4 p.m. 939-2553 or cgoode@actabuse.com. Full Story
Monday, Jan. 4
¦ Violinist - Israeli violinist Sania Whitaker performs in the Toni Stabile Building at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. 597-1900.
¦ American Voices - Crystal Gayle, Larry Gatlin and Andy Cooney sing at 8 p.m. at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts. 597-1900. Full Story
Tuesday, Jan. 5
¦ Open House - The Arts Academy at Edison State College, Lee Campus, hosts an open house from 5-7 p.m. 489- 9235.
¦ Songbird - Bernadette Peters performs at 8 p.m. at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts. 597-1900.
¦ Team Trivia - Boston Beer Garden Team Trivia is played at 9 p.m. every Tuesday at 2396 Immokalee Rd. 596- 2337. Full Story
Wednesday, Jan. 6
¦ Funny Guy - The Philharmonic presents legendary stand-up comedian Bob Newhart at 8 p.m. Tickets: $69; 597-1900. Full Story
Ongoing events
¦ African Dance - Master drummer and dance choreographer Ndakhte Ndiaye is conducting classes in West African drumming and African dance on Pine Island. Classes are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays. 283-7885 or e-mail sharingafrica@ yahoo.com. Full Story
Upcoming events
¦ Art Event - The Art Gallery at Florida Gulf Coast University and Romero Britto Studios present an evening of art, gourmet food and fine wine to benefit FGCU’s Art Gallery from 6-9 p.m. Jan. 7. “An Evening with Britto” takes place at the FGCU Arts Complex gallery. 590- 7199 or asturdiv@fgcu.edu. Full Story
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