January/February 2020 GASPARILLA MAGAZINE 3
Saturday, Feb. 1, 4:30 p.m.
The Marcia Ball Band free concert
Community Center Auditorium, 131 1st St. W, Boca Grande
Renowned songwriter and blues artist Marcia Ball ignites a fullscale
roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she takes the
stage. Bring your own cocktails and preferred beverages. Golf cart
parking will be available outside of the fence so that there will be
plenty of space to set up lawn chairs, blankets, or groove on the
dance fl oor!
Monday, Feb. 3, 6 to 9 p.m.
Taste of Boca Grande
Boca Bay Pass Club, 898 Gulf Blvd., Boca Grande
A charitable event featuring multiple Boca Grande and off-
island restaurants serving food and libations in the round at the
Boca Bay Pass Club on the Gulf. This is the 17th annual “Taste,” a
fundraising event to benefi t the Harry Chapin Food Bank in Fort
Myers.
Tickets are $125 and can be purchased by calling the Boca
Bay Pass Club at (941) 964-0697 or by stopping in at the Boca
Beacon, BRC Group, LLC, Boca Grande Club, Boca Grande’s
Michael Saunders & Company Real Estate, Prime Time
Restaurant, or online at hcfb.yapsody.com.
Thursday, Feb. 6, 1 to 5 p.m.
Boca Grande Art Center’s
Art & Architecture Home Tour, Boca Grande
Boca Grande Art Center’s members may call and RSVP to this
limited ticket event. Seven locations will be on the tour this year.
Tickets will be picked up at the Boca Grande Art Center the
day of the event. Tickets are $75 for Boca Grande Art Center
members and $85 for non-members. For information call (941)
964-1700.
Tuesday, Feb. 11, noon to 5 p.m.
5th Annual Hank Wright Memorial Bridge Tournament
Gasparilla Inn Beach Club, Gilchrist Blvd. and 5th St.,
Boca Grande
Sign up for the highly-anticipated 5th annual bridge tournament
to benefi t the Boca Grande Health Clinic. Master Points are
available. A buffet lunch is included and will be available at noon.
Play begins at 1 p.m. See bghcfoundation.com/event/5th-annual
bridge-tournament/ or call (941) 964-0099 to reserve your
spot. Player cost is $150.
Thursday, Feb. 13, 5 to 7 p.m.
2020 Valentine Art Show
Sponsored by Key Agency, Inc.
Boca Grande Art Center, 236 Banyan St.
Members’ opening reception is Thursday, Feb. 13, from 5 to 7
p.m. Show continues Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15, from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free to
attend. For more information call (941) 964-1700.
Thursday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 16
Leading Ladies - a Royal Palm Players Production
Community Center Auditorium, 131 1st St. W, Boca Grande
This comedy focuses on two English Shakespearean actors
– Jack (Kris Doubles) and Leo (Ross Witschonke) – who fi nd
themselves so down on their luck they are performing “Scenes
from Shakespeare” at the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish
country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in York
is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long-lost
nephews, they resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved
relatives and claim the cash. Call the Royal Palm Players’ offi ce at
(941) 964-2670 for times and to purchase the $40 tickets.
Sunday, Feb. 23, 7:30 a.m.
Annual Boca Grande 5K Run & Walk
Community Center, 131 1st St. W, Boca Grande
The run begins at the Boca Grande Community Center and
continues along beautiful Charlotte Harbor, past the famous
Gasparilla Inn & Club and along scenic Gilchrist Avenue. The race
ends on Banyan Street. Refreshments will be available during the
post-race activities at the Boca Grande Community Center, 131
1st St. W. For registration costs and for information call (941)
964-2564 go to friendsofbocagrande.org.
Thursday, Feb. 27, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
5 Women Art Show- Art on Banyan Opening Reception
Boca Grande Art Center, 236 Banyan St.
Exhibits by Esther Jensen, Cecilia Jonsson-Bisset, Diana Runyon,
Sue Shaffer & Dianna Shandorf. The show continues Friday, Feb.
28 through Sunday, March 1 from10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For information call (941) 964-1700.
Saturday, Feb. 29, 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Free Outdoor Concert: Saturday Night Fever!
Boca Grande Community Center, 131 1st St. W
Stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive! Get ready for a free evening of 1970s
era disco, funk, and Motown grooves in a live DJ set by Friends’
own Kyle Rich. You’ll appreciate the full outdoor stage production
once dusk settles in. Feel free to bring your own beverages or
cocktails, lawn chairs or blankets.
Saturday, Feb. 29, 5 to 7 p.m.
Island School PTO Chowder Dinner Fundraiser
Louise Dupont Crowninshield Community House,
131 Banyan St., Boca Grande
Enjoy a variety of chowders prepared by many of your favorite
local restaurants, served up by the parents, staff and alumnus of
The Island School. Salad, rolls, beverages and desserts will also be
served. During the event there will be a silent auction of various
items up for bid, as well as a 50/50 auction. $20 for adults, $5 for
kids, cash at the door. Can’t stay for the event? Chowder to-go
orders will be provided. Call (941) 830-3106 with questions.
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