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  • Join WGCU for our upcoming WGCU 101: All Access session. This one-hour experience offers guests an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of our TV and FM studios, the opportunity to meet members of our staff, and insights into the programs, projects, and initiatives shaping your public media station.

    Space is limited, so RSVP today!

    Location: WGCU Public Media
    11000 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL 33965
    Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
    Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

    *If you're unable to attend this tour, please check back soon—we’ll be opening up additional opportunities throughout the year.

    For questions or to arrange a group tour, please contact the Development Team at 239-590-2514
  • Experience the magic of Joanne Shaw Taylor and her incredible band live in concert!

    Join us for a powerhouse performance featuring songs from her latest album, Heavy Soul, and a preview of her upcoming release, Black & Gold. Joanne Shaw Taylor takes the stage at the Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, Hinman Auditorium, on Friday, October 17 at 7:30pm—and WGCU has your tickets!

    Don’t miss your chance to go behind the scenes with an Exclusive Sound Check Experience Ticket for $110, available only through WGCU.

    Renowned for her blistering guitar work, soulful vocals, and genre-blending style, Joanne brings a high-energy mix of blues, rock, soul, and pop. The setlist includes fan favorites from her earlier albums and moving tributes to classic blues legends.

    One of today’s most electrifying live acts—this will be an unforgettable night of music.

    Single Ticket Option:
    🎟️ $110 – Includes Sound Check Experience + General Admission

    If you need assistance due to a disability, please contact us within 24 hours of registering for this event at 239-590-2591 or by e-mail at memberservices@wgcu.org.

    WGCU Cancellation Policy: Unless specifically stated on registration materials, the deadline to receive a refund for an individual ticket is ten (10) business days before the event. Refunds will not be available for registrants who choose not to attend an event. All refund requests must be made by the attendee or credit cardholder. These above policies apply to all WGCU events unless otherwise noted in the corresponding event materials. Please read all individual event information thoroughly.




    Sound Check Rules:
    • Please do NOT bring anything to be autographed.
    • There will be NO photo opportunities with Joanne or any members of the band.
    • Soundcheck will be observed from specific rows on the floor of the auditorium.
    • All house policies regarding security screening allowed personal items, and photography/recording will be enforced.
    • Be prepared to have your personal bags searched and be subject to a security screening process.

  • Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been a beloved holiday tradition for more than 35 years—and it’s coming to Artis–Naples on Friday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m.

    Grammy Award winner Chip Davis brings the magic of the season to life with classic Mannheim Steamroller Christmas hits, performed in the group’s signature sound and enhanced by dazzling multimedia effects. Don’t miss this unforgettable performance in an intimate, festive setting. Make a one-time donation to WGCU and secure your tickets.

    PLEDGE LEVELS:
    One-Time Gift of $175 – Includes (1) Meet & Greet + General Admission
    One-Time Gift of $140 – (1) General Admission ticket only

    If you need assistance due to a disability, please contact us within 24 hours of registering for this event at 239-590-2591 or by e-mail at memberservices@wgcu.org.

    WGCU Cancellation Policy: Unless specifically stated on registration materials, the deadline to receive a refund for an individual ticket is ten (10) business days before the event. Refunds will not be available for registrants who choose not to attend an event. All refund requests must be made by the attendee or credit cardholder. These above policies apply to all WGCU events unless otherwise noted in the corresponding event materials. Please read all individual event information thoroughly.
  • The Texas Tenors are the most successful music group—and the third highest-selling act—in America’s Got Talent history! Their latest albums, Outside the Lines, Rise, and A Collection of Broadway and American Classics, all debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts.

    Now, they’re marking a major milestone with their 15th Anniversary Tour—and you’re invited to join the celebration! Hear brand-new music, powerful patriotic favorites, and a mix of genres from country to classical.

    WGCU has your tickets when The Texas Tenors perform live at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

    Single Ticket Options:
    🎟️$150 – Includes Meet & Greet + General Admission
    🎟️$120 – General Admission Only

    Start the New Year on a high note with The Texas Tenors—come celebrate with the boys and create lasting memories at a concert experience you’ll never forget!

    If you need assistance due to a disability, please contact us within 24 hours of registering for this event at 239-590-2591 or by e-mail at memberservices@wgcu.org.

    WGCU Cancellation Policy: Unless specifically stated on registration materials, the deadline to receive a refund for an individual ticket is ten (10) business days before the event. Refunds will not be available for registrants who choose not to attend an event. All refund requests must be made by the attendee or credit cardholder. These above policies apply to all WGCU events unless otherwise noted in the corresponding event materials. Please read all individual event information thoroughly.
  • Joe Bonamassa is one of today’s top live performers and his enthusiastic shows are one of the biggest parts of his career and a favorite for music lovers worldwide. Hailed internationally as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation and cited by Guitar World Magazine as “the world’s biggest blues guitarist,” Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream.If you need assistance due to a disability, please contact us within 24 hours of registering for this event at 239-590-2591 or by e-mail at memberservices@wgcu.org.

    WGCU Cancellation Policy: Unless specifically stated on registration materials, the deadline to receive a refund for an individual ticket is ten (10) business days before the event. Refunds will not be available for registrants who choose not to attend an event. All refund requests must be made by the attendee or credit cardholder. These above policies apply to all WGCU events unless otherwise noted in the corresponding event materials. Please read all individual event information thoroughly.