Friday, Jan. 10, 2 to 4 p.m.
Red Tide Forum
Community Center Auditorium, 131 1st St. W, Boca Grande
Barrier Island Parks Society’s second Red Tide Forum, in
partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory, will host distinguished
speakers from Mote Marine Laboratory, the Clinic for the
Rehabilitation of Wildlife, the University of South Florida and the
Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program.
A Q&A with a wine reception will immediately follow the
forum. Panel speakers will each share their expertise on topics
including red tide research, forecasting, mitigation possibilities,
current projects, as well as the effects on local wildlife and water
health. This is a free event with limited seating.
Attendees must RSVP to (941)964-0060 or online at
barrierislandparkssociety.org.
Friday, Jan. 10 & Saturday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m.
Rescue Me, Too
Crowninshield Community House, 240 Banyan St.,
Boca Grande
A musical FUN-raiser for Suncoast Humane’s Capital
Campaign. Tickets are $50 for general admission or $100 for VIP
seating, on sale at bocagrandetickets.com.
Monday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m.
Boca Grande Live! Mat Lavore: Magic & Mystery
Community Center Auditorium, 131 1st St W, Boca Grande
Experience a miraculous world of magic, mind reading and
hypnosis from world class “Astonishment Artist” Mat LaVore.
Magic & Mystery showcases 90 minutes of the most spellbinding
and revolutionary magic and hypnosis ever performed on stage.
Witness LaVore swallow needles, hypnotize people to forget
their own names, and even predict the future in this amazing
showcase that is guaranteed to leave even the most discerning
audiences astonished. General admission tickets are $35. To
purchase tickets call the Friends of the Boca Grande Community
Center offi ce at (941) 964-0827.
Friday, Jan. 17, 5 & 8 p.m.
Low Lily: America Folk
Community Center Auditorium, 131 1st. St. W, Boca Grande
Low Lily’s cohesive “American roots and branches” style comes
naturally for musicians whose lives have been entertwined on the
road and onstage for almost two decades. Low Lily brings together
the world-class instrumental and vocal talents of Liz Simmons
(vocals and guitar), Flynn Cohen (vocals, guitar and mandolin),
and Lissa Schneckenburger (vocals and fi ddle), with Corey
DiMario (double bass). Call the Friends of the Boca Grande
Community Center offi ce at (941) 964-0827 to purchase your
$35 general admission ticket.
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 6 to 9 p.m.
12th Annual Boca Grande Club Tennis Fur Ball
Boca Grande Club, 5000 Gasparilla Rd., Boca Grande
Suncoast Humane Society hosts the 12th Annual Tennis Fur
Ball event. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and auctions for a great cause
– the Suncoast Humane Society. Tickets are $125 and can be
purchased at the Boca Grande Club, Suncoast Humane Society,
SHS Thrift Stores and online at humane.org. For information call
Suncoast Humane Society at (941) 474-7884.
Thursday, Jan. 23, 5:30 p.m.
Boca Grande Film Festival Release Party
Boca Grande Community Center, 131 1st St. W
This community event will announce the fi lms to be shown at
the 2020 BGFF. Passes for fi lm festival can be picked up at this
venue, signature cocktails and food by South Beach. Call Friends
of the Boca Grande Community Center at (941) 964-0827.
Friday, Jan. 24, 5 to 7 p.m.
Member’s Opening Reception: 2020 Guys’ Art Show
Boca Grande Art Center, 236 Banyan St., Boca Grande
Artists Johan Bjurman, John Mitchell, John Dedrick & Bob Vorel
will be exhibiting their works. The show continues on Saturday
and Sunday, Jan. 25 & 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 25, 4 to 6 p.m.
Beach Bash for Friends of Stump Pass
The Lighthouse Grill at Stump Pass,
260 Maryland Ave., Englewood
Friends of Stump Pass 1st annual Beach Bash to raise funds for
much-needed equipment for Stump Pass Beach State Park. The
event will be held at Stump Pass Lighthouse Grill. For tickets and
information email friendsofstumppass@gmail.com.
Sunday, Jan. 26, 4 to 6 p.m.
The Charlotte Chorale presents:
Yesterday- A Tribute to the Beatles
Charlotte Harbor Event Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda
The British are coming! Yesterday: A tribute to the Beatles, a
benefi t concert for the Charlotte Chorale. The band Yesterday
has been endorsed by Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney,
and they’ve been voted the #1 tribute act in Las Vegas by The
Fremont St. Experience. This is the longest running show (three
years) at Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City.
Ticket Prices vary, ($35 to $61). Call (941) 833-5452 for
Charlotte Harbor Event Center or purchase online at
ticketmaster.com.
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