Tom Hall

Opera Naples is observing America250 with two patriotically themed concerts, 'Scalia/Ginsburg' and 'Stars and Standards, An American Songbook Celebration.'

This weekend, Cambier Park and Park Street will host the 47th Annual Naples National Art Fair. Showcasing artwork in 17 categories from painting and watercolor to jewelry, ceramics, metal, sculpture and wood, the festival is consistently voted among the Top 200 Art Shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine.

Bill Taylor and Theatre Conspiracy are bringing Fringe Fort Myers back May 28th through the 31st. Rather than select performers through an open lottery, this year Theatre Conspiracy is curating a small selection of national and international touring artists. But the festival is holding one slot open for a local artist or performance group.

A toe-tapping musical revue is playing in the Court Cabaret at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota through June 21st. It celebrates musical artists who gave us a single, chart-topping hit. The show is called “One Hit Wonders.”

At its annual Front & Center Gala, The Naples Players raised more than $1.7 million in support of its productions, education programs, and community partnerships. During the gala, philanthropists Patty & Jay Baker publicly pledged a $10 million endowment that will strengthen the organization’s long-term financial foundation and ensure that its work is sustainable for generations.

The Gulf Coast Jazz Trio returns to the Music & Arts Community Center on Feb. 19 for a special performance that pays tribute to two of jazz music’s icons.

Arts Center Theatre presents Venturino’s Comedy Series on Friday, February 27. The evening gives Marco Island audiences the chance to experience nationally touring standup comics in an intimate theater setting.

This week, 7 shows open, 3 close and 14 continue their runs and there is one limited engagement at Southwest Florida equity, community and high school theaters.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe continues its “Soul of a People” theatre season with “How I Got Over: A Gospel Revue.” The show runs February 18 through March 29.

"Gutenberg the Musical" is in its final weekend of performances at TheatreZone in Naples. The premise is so preposterous it will keep you in stitches.