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includes three galleries, a pottery studio, jewelry/ stained glass
studio, classrooms, gift shop, art and supply store and a large art
library. The Visual Arts Center’s home is 210 Maude Street, Punta
Gorda, across from Fishermen’s Village. For more information, call
941-639-8810 or visit www.visualartcenter.org.
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CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
THE ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF CHARLOTTE
COUNTY, INC. is the Local Arts Agency for Charlotte County. As
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Charlotte Arts promotes cultural
and artistic opportunities for Charlotte County’s residents and
visitors. Locally Charlotte County arts groups provide music, theater,
visual arts, dance and humanities opportunities. Art enthusiasts
will enjoy the long-running Art in Public Places program as well
as the Charlotte Arts Gallery. Charlotte Arts is pleased to provide
Arts in Education grants to local teachers who incorporate arts
and humanities into their curriculum. Charlotte Arts provides an
extensive cultural calendar on the website and through e-mail sent
to subscribers. Visit website to subscribe. For more information, visit
www.CharlotteArts.org.
THE CHARLOTTE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
AND EDUCATION a 900 seat theater on Carmalita Street in Punta
Gorda opened in 2003 as a joint venture between the Charlotte
County School Board, Charlotte County, and the City of Punta
Gorda. A variety of performances are scheduled for the enjoyment
of all audiences. For more information call 941-637-0459. Tickets:
941-505-SHOW (7469) or visit: http://www.thecpac.net/
THE CHARLOTTE CHORALE has provided the community
with quality choral music for 29 seasons. The Chorale is comprised
of 65 well-trained voices who present a repertoire that includes
classical and symphonic choral works, sacred and secular selections
plus contemporary music from stage, movies and more. For more
information, please call 941-204-0033 or visit www.charlottechorale.
com.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY CONCERT BAND contains a variety
of music that is bound to appeal to young and old. Throughout
the season you will hear marches and concert band renditions of
classical works and music you’ve probably heard on the radio and
from the swing era. Many of the shows will be enhanced by vocal
and instrumental soloists. For more information call 941-218-0022
or visit www.charlottecountyconcertband.com
CHARLOTTE COUNTY JAZZ SOCIETY is dedicated to
preserving and promoting jazz music. We host concerts, as well as
jazz jam sessions, monthly from October through April. Revenue
from our events supports our scholarship program to assist local
high school students pay for their advanced education in music. For
more information call 941-766-9422 or visit www.ccjazz.org.
CHARLOTTE PLAYERS COMMUNITY THEATER is
celebrating their 59th season of providing high quality theatrical
productions for the residents and visitors. The nonprofit organization
has produced over 300 stage productions in Charlotte County and
provides educational outreach programs for students and preschool
children that include; Kids OnStage, the Charlotte County
Imagination Library and their newly developed TV & Film- on
camera acting program. For information regarding these programs,
upcoming productions, joining as a volunteer or member, audition
dates, season tickets, or to learn more about the organization,
please contact their business office at (941) 255-1022, or visit www.
charlotteplayers.org
CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA performs classical
and pops concerts at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center. For more
information, call 941-205-5996 or visit www.charlottesymphony.
com.
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