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Charlotte Arts and Members Events
— Sept. 13 to 27, 2019 —
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Each event
title below is linked to the website where you can learn more about that event.
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
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The next email will be released Friday, Sept. 27. By Noon on Wednesday, Sept. 25, please follow "Submit Events, News and Opportunities" link below to provide information for both this e-newsletter (member events only) and the online cultural calendar (all arts and humanities events), member news and opportunities for artists.
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Ongoing Events and Performances
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Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Sunday Noon to 6 p.m.
Port Charlotte Town Center Mall
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1441 Tamiami Trail between J.C. Penney and Dillards
Artists whose work will be on display at the Charlotte Arts Gallery from
August 15 to September 29
are Betty Beasley, Shelley Bell, Christine Brunette, Jesse Goodwin, James Hollenbeck, Larry Palmer, and Betty Teramo. See a
sample of the artists' work
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Reception
: Sunday, Sept. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Tiger
by Christine Brunette.
September and October 2019
- Linda Soderquist at Mid-County Library (2050 Forrest Nelson, Port Charlotte)
- Maryann Artesani at Cayo Costa Dental (316 Helen Avenue, Punta Gorda)
- Larry Palmer and Linda Soderquist at Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center (75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda)
- Becky Van Pelt at Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home (9400 Indian Springs Cemetery Road, Punta Gorda) Reception: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 5 to 7 p.m.
- Karen Wood at Kays-Ponger Uselton Funeral Home (635 East Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda) Reception: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 5 to 7 p.m.
- Kelly Reark at Charlotte County Administration (18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte)
- Larry Palmer, Sandra Manzke and Mary Lundeberg at Punta Gorda Airport (28000 Airport Road, Punta Gorda)
- Nancy Thomas at Port Charlotte Library (2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte)
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Sept. 5 to Oct. 3: Vicki Glynn, watercolorist, and Nancy Griffin, basket and box artist
Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
113 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda
Mardi Gras
by Nancy Griffin.
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port
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210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Sept. 10 to Oct. 3
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Main Gallery:
Color
! Color is splashed across all types of 2D and 3D media from paintings to sculptures, pottery, jewelry, and more!
Goff Gallery:
Black & White
Sometimes it's about what you leave out.
Rebecca Hall to Oct. 4: Lionel Lewis
Inspired
by Jill Lindsay in
Color!
Visual Arts Center Off-Site Exhibits
- The Wyvern Hotel (101 East Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda) Reception: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m.
- Nix & Associates Real Estate (2421 Shreve St, Unit 111, Punta Gorda)
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Friday to Sunday, Sept. 13 to 15 |
7:30 p.m. except 2 p.m. on Sunday
Langdon Playhouse, 1100 Market Circle, Port Charlotte
The season opener demonstrates how lies and deceit can turn a relaxing weekend away into a catastrophe, with multiple alleged affairs, cooks and cooks, mistresses, miscommunication and bribery. Director Ken Crisp says the cast can hardly make it through a rehearsal without breaking up.
Tickets are $22, $11 students.
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Wednesday to Sunday, Sept. 11 to 22 |
Thursday to Saturday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.
Lemon Bay Playhouse, 96 West Dearborn Street, Englewood
The day after their friend Catherine’s funeral, Margot, Tate, and Connie gather for a round of golf in honor of their recently departed fourth. At the golf course they are joined by another woman, an old friend of Catherine’s they’d never met. Over the course of 18 holes, secrets and confessions unravel as the women discuss love, sex, children, and everything in between.
Cost: $23, $14 students.
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One-Time Events
in chronological order. Events at Fishermen's Village are weather permitting.
Friday, Sept. 13, 5 to 9 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Music that crosses the entire spectrum.
Saturday, Sept. 14, Noon to 4 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
This musically entertaining show is for the entire family. Nick invites kids from the audience to be in his rock-n-roll band!
Saturday, Sept. 14, 5 to 9 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Enjoy country, variety and dance music.
Sunday, Sept. 15, 2 to 4 p.m.
Port Charlotte Town Center Mall
1441 Tamiami Trail between J.C. Penney and Dillards
Featuring artists Betty Beasley, Shelley Bell, Christine Brunette, Jesse Goodwin, James Hollenbeck, Larry Palmer, and Betty Teramo. Artists work will be on display to Sept. 29. Refreshments and open bar.
Sunday, Sept. 15, 4 to 8 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Enjoy country, rock and standards from the last 30 years.
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m.
The Wyvern Hotel, 101 East Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
“Passing of the Brushes” artists include Jeanette Chupack and Zoe Hale.
Friday, Sept. 20, 5 to 9 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Enjoy blues, country and cover songs on acoustic guitar.
Saturday, Sept. 21, Noon to 4 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Enjoy the sounds of acoustic singer and songwriter.
Saturday, Sept. 21, 5 to 9 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Enjoy country, rock and standards from the last 30 years.
Sunday, Sept. 22, 4 to 8 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Music that crosses the entire spectrum.
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to Noon
Florida SouthWestern State College Auditorium Room 0-117
26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda
A wide range of interesting documentaries will be held every other Tuesday from June through September. Discuss the film over lunch. Bring your own lunch. Cost: $10.
The Bitcoin Gospel
is a fascinating look at the effort to allow everyday citizens to bypass the financial industry and become their own bank. The new digital currency held the promise of a world without the constrictions of currency exchange or conversion. But working outside the banking industry comes at a price. Has the use of Bitcoin inspired exactly the sort of elitist society the system was devised to defeat?
The Bitcoin Gospel
covers these issues and more in even-handed fashion.
Reception
: Thursday, Sept. 26, 6 p.m.
Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Pairing of celebrities and artist coaches for the FUN Arts Festival Battle of the Brushes.
Friday, Sept. 27, 5 to 9 p.m.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Enjoy uplifting, lively tunes.
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Events Held Each Week
Seven informal, philosophical discussion groups are held each week.
- Café Philo: Every Friday, 10 to Noon, Mid-County Regional Library (2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte)
- Café Philo, Every Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Punta Gorda Public Library (424 W. Henry Street)
- Café Socrates, Every Friday, 2 to 4 p.m., Mid-County Regional Library (2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte)
- Café Philo, Every Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to Noon, South Port Square, Gables East Building (23023 Westchester Blvd, 4th Floor, Charlotte Harbor)
- Café Theo. Every Saturday, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Mid-County Regional Library (2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte)
- Café Philo. Every Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Florida Community Bank (125 Nesbit Street, Punta Gorda)
- Café Philo, Every Wednesday, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Englewood/Tringali Library (3450 N. Access Road, Englewood)
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. to Noon,
210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Join an eclectic group of painters, jewelry makers, and other crafty artisans who come together to create and share constructive advice. Cost: $2 donation.
Every Sunday, 3 to 4 p.m.
WKDW Radio invites all writers to read three minutes of their family-friendly poetry, short stories or novel. Sign up at 2:30 any Sunday at Common Grounds Meeting Hall (12735 Tamiami Trail, North Port) to read during a live broadcast from 3 to 4 p.m.
The public is welcome to the station's BYOB listening room during the taping.
Every Monday, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
Anyone with a desire to paint outside may join us any Monday October to May.
There are no fees and no instruction. For those who wish, at 11 a.m. paintings are shared and discussed. This group will meet at a different location each week.
Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Mid-County Regional Library | 2050 Forrest Nelson Boulevard, Port Charlotte
Charlotte County Genealogical Society offers these free workshops to assist others in their quest for genealogical and historical information.
Every Tuesday, 2 to 3 p.m.
Listen to Dave Bise and Catherine Lucas talk about art from around the world.
Every Wednesday, Noon to 1 p.m.
Join hosts Marie LaBrosse and Loretta Martin
as they explore the eye-opening journey into the creative world of art. Explore the world behind the scenes where the artists and business people create for our enjoyment.
Info:
marie@kdwradio.com
, 941-815-6230 or 941-624-2912.
Every Thursday, 9 a.m. to Noon,
210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Join other artists in Goff Gallery and work on your portrait skills in any medium with live portrait models. Cost.
Every Friday, Noon to 1 p.m.
Join host Marie LaBrosse
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2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte, 941-625-4175 x223.
Introduction to Quilling with Carol Berntsson
Monday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This beautiful old art form of paper sculpture can be mastered easily following the basic technique and using the materials provided in this introductory workshop. Instruction and materials will enable students to create lovely accents, ornaments, and three-dimensional pictures to enhance gifts and cards. Cost for Class #WS-0916: $35/$38.
Mixed Media All Levels with David Petrelle
Every Monday, Sept. 23 to Oct. 28, 9 a.m. to Noon
This class helps people create their own artwork with acrylic, oil, pen and ink, pencil or watercolor media. Each student will bring in the desired reference photos and endeavor to create a unique piece of artwork using his/her chosen medium. Since this is not a step-by-step instruction class, the student should be familiar with their chosen medium. The student will furnish their own supplies and can contact the instructor if any questions. If new to mixed media, we will be experimenting with relief painting with fast mache’ and Liquitex Super Heavy Gel. Cost for class #302: $77 members, $85.
Open Studio-All Levels and All Mediums with Donna Birchfield
Every Tuesday, Sept. 24 to Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to Noon
All media – oil, acrylics, soft and oil pastels, watercolor, pen and ink, colored pencils and drawing – and all levels of instruction provided. Beginners or students interested in getting back to painting would enjoy this class. Cost for class #335-1: $56 members, $64.
Lapidary-Cutting Stones with Tony Poliseno
Every Tuesday, Sept. 24 to Oct. 15, 6 to 8 p.m.
This class teaches the cutting of natural stones, including preparation of faceting stones into angles and shapes and into sparkling, polished gems for jewelry. Cost for class #702-1: $61 members, $69.
Acrylic Painting-Beginner Level with David Petrelle
Every Wednesday, Sept. 25 to Oct. 30, 1 to 4 p.m.
How to pick what to paint, Composition, Subject matter, including Landscapes, Still life, People, Seascapes, Decorative, Non-objective art, Realism, and other forms of expressional art. How to achieve your objectives by learning the technical ability in each media. Learn how to apply your personal expression into your work. Cost of class #314-1: $77 members, $85.
Pottery-Hand building with Pam Cox
Every Wednesday, Sept. 25 to Nov. 13, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
This class will serve as an introduction to clay hand building techniques, covering pinch pots, solid build up, coiling, and slab construction. Cost for class #715: $112 members, $120.
Clay Fish Wall Hanging with Pam Cox
Thursday, Sept. 26, 1 to 4 p.m.
This is a swimmingly fun workshop where we will make a terracotta clay fish or whatever you may desire which will be appropriate to hang on your garden wall or interior space. This is a great workshop for the beginner or the more experienced. Techniques will be shown on how to cut, mold, and texturize your creation. No extra tools are needed, but if you have tools you may bring them. Cost for class #WS-0926: $38 members, $41.
210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Anything but Canvas with Marki Raposa
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6 p.m.
Join our art and wine evening adventure, painting on anything but canvas (wood, glass, etc.). Each month is a fun new item. Cost: $40 includes supplies, wine and snacks.
Let's Get Splashed! with Marki Raposa
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m.
Join our art and wine evening adventure! The session begins with a glass of wine and ends with a finished painting - a new scene each month. Creative, entertaining and memorable! Cost: $40 includes paints, canvas, wine and snacks.
Color Theory with Mike Grecian
Beginner: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Advanced: Thursday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Participants take home a myriad of new ideas and free product samples to continue working at home. A few hours with Mike will provide inspiration for your next projects as well as a fun time with fellow artists. Cost: $120, $100 non-members.
Etched Wine Glasses with Belinda Duclos
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m.
Create a set of playfully etched wine glasses that make great gifts. Cost: $40 includes 4 wine glasses and etching supplies.
Three-hour art classes for four or more students. Students provide their own materials, although I do help out beginners until they learn what materials they need.
Cost: $15.
5950 Sam Shapos Way, North Port
Classes offered range from Photoshop to pottery to painting and more.
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Support Charlotte Arts
- Become a member of Charlotte Arts. Your membership helps ensure the success and vibrancy of the entire cultural community. Memberships for artists, individuals and families are $50, nonprofit, government and university-based organizations are $75 and businesses are $100. If you already are a member, thank you. Please encourage others to support Charlotte Arts by becoming a member.
- Are you shopping on Amazon? Amazon will donate 0.5% to Charlotte Arts of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases.
- Purchase the "State of the Arts" license plate tags. A portion comes back to Charlotte County to support quality arts and humanities programs, including Arts in Education classroom grants.
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