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May 30-June 5, 2012 E/N/C/V Let’s Go! 3Kim CoolLet’s Go!Features EditorTraditions countThe one-act play “Two Gentlemen of Venice” will bepresented Thursday evening at Venice Yacht Club to raisemoney for the preservation of the Lord-Higel House. Thecity’s oldest house currently resides on Granada Avenue behindVenice City Hall.Written by Venice Theatre’s resident playwright Ron Myroup,the play depicts the lives of Venice pioneers Joseph Lord,who managed an orchard due west and north of thetheater’s present location, and George Higel, another earlyresident of the area. Both men lived at the house thatdates to the 1890s.Tickets for the evening, which begins at 5:30 p.m. at the club,1330 Tarpon Center Drive, are $50 per person, payableby check to the Triangle Inn Association, 351 S. Nassau St., Venice,FL 34285. In addition to dinner and the play, there alsowill be a silent auction.Thursday through June 3, the Loveland Follies will lightup Venice Theatre for the 17th year. Learn more about this mostspecial show in an article within the pages of this editionof Let’s Go! Tickets are $15. Call 941-488-1115 for tickets.Saturday morning, chalk artists will paint the town — literally —on the 200 block of Miami Avenue. The occasion is the Venice ArtCenter/Venice MainStreet annual Chalk Art Festival.Participants had to register by May 25 but anyone can show upand watch for free while professionals and amateur chalk artistswork from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.The pros will be going after a $250 first-prize award.Until the rain washes it all away, Miami Avenue will be thefanciest thoroughfare in town. Don’t miss it.what’sHOTSarah Hyland of ‘ModernFamily’ gets new kidneyBY CHRISTIE D’ZURILLALOS ANGELES TIMESSarah Hyland has been keeping a pretty big secret for avery long time: The 21-year-old “Modern Family” actress hasgrappled with kidney disease since she was in single digits.The good news? In April she got a kidney transplant.“My dad gave me a freakin’ kidney!” she told Seventeen,which features her on its June/July cover. Shesaid she knew she could always count on her family forsupport, but “it’s also the families that you create outsideof your family. And you really find out what kind of peopleyou’re friends with.” It was, she said, an eye-openingexperience.Though she was diagnosed with kidney dysplasia atage 9, Hyland had to wait for her painful, fatigue-inducingcondition to deteriorate before a kidney transplant was anoption, according to Monday’s “GMA” report. That meantsome rough times on the job for the child of two actors whohas been working since she debuted as Howard Stern’sdaughter in “Private Parts,” filmed when she was 5.“If you’re sick you still go to work and in between takesyou sit down or you lay your head down or something,”Hyland told “GMA,” explaining that she had dealt with herhealth needs in character.“I try to make it so that Haley’s always sitting down. Ifyou notice she’s sitting down a lot, texting, or like leaningon something, texting.” After surgery, she said, she alsowas able to lean on Julie Bowen, her on-screen mom, whoswung by to help with things like cleaning her apartment.The show is on hiatus now, giving Hyland months torecover.Marie MerchantLet’s Go!Features EditorWhat’s going onThe 18th Annual Peace River Cleanup will be held from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the The Nav-A-Gator Grill& Marina, 9700 Southwest Riverview Circle, Arcadia. Findthe most unusual and unique item and win a prize. A limited numberof canoes and kayaks will be available to use.When you are done cleaning up, it is time to “Party with aPurpose.” The Nav-A-Gator will provide free live musicon both days from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cheeky Monkey will performon Saturday and Gary & Kerri will perform Sunday. For moreinformation, call 941-627-3474.“Relay Through the Decades” at the Port Charlotte Relayfor Life event being held from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday atPort Charlotte High School, 18200 Cochran Blvd., Port Charlotte.The survivor/caregiver lap begins at noon. Cover Art takes thestage at 8 p.m. The luminaria walk begins at 9 p.m.For more information, visit www.facebook.com/pages/Relay-For-Life-of-Port-Charlotte.Enjoy dinner and a show at the Cultural Center of CharlotteCounty on Saturday. Meatloaf, side dishes and dessert will beserved at 5:30 p.m. The Brown Suga Band takes the stage at7 p.m. Tickets for dinner and the show are $25. Tickets for the showonly are $9. The Cultural Center is located at 2280 Aaron St., PortCharlotte. For more information, call 941-625-4175.Students from Higher Ground Performing Arts will be performing“The Next Chapter” on June 9 at The Center for Performing Arts &Education, 701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda.The younger singers and dancers will perform at 2:30 p.m. Theolder group will perform at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and$14 at the door. For more information, call 941-625-3622 orwww.highergroundperformingarts.com.-------------------------------------------------------River City Grillr4475571 4iRodgers and Hammerstein's timelessRODGERS Ei RM' \\ERSIEIN S fairy tale is filled with magicalcharacters, irresistible romance andunforgettable songs. WickedStepsisters, a Fairy Godmother, alpumpkin and the perfect glass slipperfrom a prince bringthis everlasting story Family-FriendlyNow - June 23 to life on stage. Pricing! $10-* 10PUSINBOATI' l lLUP NEXT! June 28- Aug 18Grease is the word as we travel back to Rydell Highin the 50s. The hit songs include Summer Nights,We Go Together, I'm Sandra Dee, Greased Lighinin ,Born to Hand Jive and Beauty School Dropout.$18 - $51 Kids 1S and under just $18!broadway palm children's +hea+reSelected Matinees in July & AugustA musical version of Charles Perraut's tale ofa sly cat who wins his master the lordship of amanor and the hand of a beautiful princess.All ages $15 for lunch and show!BR OADWAYPALMSouthwest Florida 's Premier Dinner Theatre1380 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers239-278-4422 www.BroadwayPa lm.com453522BOGOD INNER O NLYMust order 2 beveragesIn house dining onlyNightly Dinner Specialsnot included in BOGO Promotion* Not available on holidaysPlease present coupon or mention this promotionNot valid with any other promotion. Expires June 23, 2012• Why we offer Buy One Get One Free• To show a sense of community &gratitude to our customers duringdifficult economic time.• To keep our loyal staff employed, feedingtheir families, and paying their bills.Saturday: Emmy QSings today’s favoriteto 50’s & 60’s classics.131 West Marion Ave., Punta Gorda • 941-639-9080www.rivercitygrillpg.com- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

4 Let’s Go! E/N/C/V May 30-June 5, 2012OUT & ABOUTn•From page 2•Ongoing ‘MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS,’through July 1. Golden Apple Dinner Theatre,25 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. 941-366-5454 or www.thegoldenapple.com.•UpcomingESCAPE, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.June 5. Englewood Eagles #3885, 250Old Englewood Road, Englewood. www.foe3885.com.KARAOKE/TRIVIA, 6:30 p.m. June 5.Englewood’s on Dearborn, 362 W. DearbornSt., Englewood. 941-475-7501.DICK HYMAN - ‘THE BEST OF JAZZ ANDSWING,’ 1 p.m. June 6. Dick Hyman - TheBest of Jazz and Swing Venice PresbyterianChurch, 111 E. Firenze Ave., Venice.941-488-2258.M/C SQUARED, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. June 6.Englwood Moose 1933, 55 W. Dearborn St.,Englewood. 941-473-2670.Joe CrackerLive EntertainmentFriday, 6/1 Nexxt Level - 8 PM - 12 AMFriday, 6/8 Bandanas - 8 PM - 12 AMJoin us for Lobsta Maine-ia Fridays4 PM to Close. Enjoy Whole 1 1/4 lb.Maine Lobster Only $15.95Kids Rule On Kid’s Night,Every Wed. From 6 PM to 8 PM453029TOMMY C AND JUDY LOVE, 6:30 p.m.June 6. Englewood’s on Dearborn, 362 W.Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-475-7501.TC AND THE TROUBLEMAKERS, 7 p.m.June 7. Englewood’s on Dearborn, 362 W.Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-475-7501.MICHAEL HIRST, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.June 8. Fishermens Village, 1200 W. RettaEsplanade, Punta Gorda. www.fishville.com.EXPRESSIONS, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. June 8.Englwood Moose 1933, 55 W. Dearborn St.,Englewood. 941-473-2670.TROPICAL AVENUE, 7 p.m. June 8.Englewood’s on Dearborn, 362 W. DearbornSt., Englewood. 941-475-7501.DENNY PEZZIN, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. June 8.Portobello, 3200 Matecumbe Key Road,Punta Gorda. 941-639-3650.DOUBLE EFFECTS, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. June 8. Englewood Eagles#3885, 250 Old Englewood Road,Englewood. www.foe3885.com.HEART AND SOUL, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. June8. Loyal Order Of the Moose 2121, TikiBar 3462 Loveland Blvd., Port Charlotte.941-629-1140.NATIONAL MARINA DAY, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 9. Visit with leaders in theindustry, take tours of the Marina, enjoywater recreation activities, shop anddine. Fishermens Village, 1200 W. RettaEsplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-575-3000.CHARLOTTE HARBOR NATURE FEST &OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPO, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 9. Organizations will be availablethroughout the Village with informationregarding the environment and thenatural habitat of Charlotte Harbor andthe Peace River. Fishermens Village, 1200W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. www.fishville.com.CROSSFIRE BAND, 7 p.m. June 9.Englewood’s on Dearborn, 362 W. DearbornSt., Englewood. 941-475-7501.MERCY, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. June 9.Fishermens Village, 1200 W. RettaEsplanade, Punta Gorda. www.fishville.com.RAP-SO-DEE, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. June 9.Englwood Moose 1933, 55 W. Dearborn St.,Englewood. 941-473-2670.PAUL TANNER, 7 p.m. June 9. VeniceCommunity Center, 326 S. Nokomis, Ave.,Venice. www.scgov.net/vcc or 941-861-1380.SPOTLIGHT, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.June 9. Englewood Eagles #3885, 250Old Englewood Road, Englewood. www.foe3885.com.‘A NIGHT AT THE OPRY,’ Tommy C &Judy Love. 2 p.m. June 10. Tickets are $18.The Cultural Center, 2280 Aaron St., PortCharlotte. 941-625-4175.QUIET FIRE, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.June 12. Englewood Eagles #3885, 250Old Englewood Road, Englewood. www.foe3885.com.VENICE CHALK ART FESTIVAL,8 a.m.-11 a.m. June 12. Downtown Venice.941-485-7136.KARAOKE/TRIVIA, 6:30 p.m. June12. Englewood’s on Dearborn, 362 W.Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-475-7501.PIANO RECITAL, 1 p.m. June 13. AndrewGaluska, Director of Music at VPC - “TheColorful Life and Music of French composerEric Satie.” Venice Presbyterian Church, 111 E.Firenze Ave., Venice. 941-488-2258.FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER, June13. Englewood’s on Dearborn, 362 W.Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-475-7501.QUIET FIRE, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. June 13.Englewood Moose 1933, 55 W. DearbornSt., Englewood. 941-473-2670.BISCUIT MILLER AND THE MIX, 7 p.m.June 14. Englewood’s on Dearborn, 362 W.Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-475-7501.ZZ TOP, 3 DOORS DOWN ANDGRETCHEN WILSON, 7 p.m. June15. Germain Arena, 11000 EverbladesParkway, Estero. 239-948-7825 or www.germainarena.com.DESTINED, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. June 15.Fishermens Village, 1200 W. RettaEsplanade, Punta Gorda. www.fishville.com.SOUND INVESTMENT, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. June 15. Englewood Eagles#3885, 250 Old Englewood Road,Englewood. www.foe3885.com.FREMONT JOHN, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.June 16. Fishermens Village, 1200 W. RettaEsplanade, Punta Gorda. www.fishville.com.BANDANA, 7 p.m. June 16. Englewood’son Dearborn, 362 W. Dearborn St.,Englewood. 941-475-7501.453516H a r p o o nH a r r y ’ sHome of the Best SunsetLIVE ENTERTAINMENTF RI ., 6/1, Z OMBIE U NIVERSITYS AT ., 6/2, Z OMBIE U NIVERSITYN O C OVERS ATURDAY E NTERTAINMENTNO C OVER F OR F RIDAY A NDLocated at Fishermen’s Village1200 W Retta Esplanade #55 Punta GordaHEART AND SOUL, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. June 16.Punta Gorda Elks Lodge 2606, 25538 ShoreDrive, Punta Gorda. 941-637-2606.ROCKADILES, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.June 16. Englewood Eagles #3885, 250Old Englewood Road, Englewood. www.foe3885.com.FATHER & CHILD FISHINGTOURNAMENT, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. June 16.Bring your kids and grandkids to the piernearest the amphitheatre for our annualevent. Entry fee is $5 per family. BayshoreLive Oak Park, 23157 Bayshore Road, PortCharlotte. 941-627-1628 ext. 101 or www.charlottecountyfl.com.ROTONDA WEST NIGHT, June 16.Baseball fans in Rotonda West will have theopportunity to join their neighbors for anight out at Charlotte Sports Park in a blockof reserved seats behind third base. Theevent is the 51st Florida State League All-Stargame at 7 p.m. on June 16. Tickets are $9 fora seat, game program and cap. A $15 ticketalso includes a hot dog, soda and a bag ofchips. A Home Run Derby and post-gamefireworks are also featured. Tickets will be onsale at the Rotonda West Community Center,3754 Cape Haze Drive, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.May 26 and June 2 or call 941-698-9207.TROPICAL SUNSET MOCKTAIL PARTY,6 p.m.-9 p.m. June 16. Hula hoop contestand pool games. Tickets are $5 and must bepurchased by June 13. Price includes foodand non-alcoholic beverages. Port CharlotteBeach Pool, 4500 Harbor Boulevard, PortCharlotte. 941-627-1628 ext 100.DOWNTOWN VENICE CRAFT FESTIVAL,10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 16-17. Miami Avenue,Venice. www.artfestival.com.ELSIE QUIRK LIBRARY 50THANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, June 16.Special events include a 10:45 a.m. outdoorflag-raising ceremony followed by an 11 a.m.welcoming program in the upstairs meetingroom. Guests are invited to view historicaldisplays throughout the library. At 12:30p.m. two programs will be featured: NancyWille’s “Growing Up in Englewood” and CrisWalton’s “History of Elsie Quirk Library.” ElsieQuirk Library, 100 W. Dearborn St., Englewood.941-861-5000 or www.sclibs.net.MOMENTS TO REMEMBER, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. June 16. Englewood Moose 1933,55 W. Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-473-2670.S T U M PP A S SGrille & Tiki BarFri 6/1 Storm Surge 6:30-9:30Sat 6/2 Marty Moss 5-8Sunday 6/3 Tommy D 2-5455405HAPPY HOUR: Tues.-Fri. 3-6941-697-0859Wind Curtains260 Maryland Ave., Englewoodwww.stumppassgrille.comCHARLOTTE COUNTRY MUSIC CLUBMONTHLY JAMBOREE, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.June 17. Port Charlotte Eagles Club, cornerof Harborview Road and Kings Highway,Charlotte Harbor. $3 door charge nonmembers.941-496-9412.J.R. BRADFORD, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.June 17 at Englewood Elks, 401 N.Indiana Ave., Englewood. 941-474-1404.CHARLOTTE COUNTY BIG BAND,June 18. The band will be “travelling” toNew Orleans via a theater presentationand Mardi Gras parade featuring TheConquistadors, floats and participation bythe Charlotte Players. The actual paradewill move around the Cultural Centerparking lot ending up at the front door ofthe theater. An authentic Dixieland bandwill perform. Cultural Center, 2280 AaronSt., Port Charlotte. $9 general admission.941-625-4175 ext. 221 or www.charlottecountybigband.com.EASY STREET, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.June 19. Englewood Eagles #3885, 250Old Englewood Road, Englewood. www.foe3885.com.KARAOKE/TRIVIA, 6:30 p.m. June19. Englewood’s on Dearborn, 362 W.Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-475-7501.PIANO RECITAL, 1 p.m. June 20. SharonElery Rogers and Carolyn Stephens, assistantpianists at VPC - featuring great classicalworks and inspiring works of faith. VenicePresbyterian Church, 111 E. Firenze Ave.,Venice. 941-488-2258.ROCKADILES, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. June 20.Englwood Moose 1933, 55 W. Dearborn St.,Englewood. 941-473-2670.TOMMY C AND JUDY LOVE, 6:30 p.m.June 20. Englewood’s on Dearborn, 362 W.Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-475-7501.STEVE ARVEY, 7 p.m. June 21.Englewood’s on Dearborn, 362 W.Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-475-7501.SPOTLIGHT, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.June 22. Englewood Eagles #3885, 250Old Englewood Road, Englewood. www.foe3885.com.SOUND INVESTMENT, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.June 22. Englwood Moose 1933, 55 W.Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-473-2670.$12.99SUNDAY SERVED ALL DAYT raditional R oast P orkWith Mashed Potatoes & Cranberry RelishMONDAY & TUESDAY 4PMF ull R ack B aby B ack R ibs(while supplies last)WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 4PMO ur F amous P rime R ibincludes salad, potato and chef sideRESERVE N OW FOR FATHER’S DAYSun d a y,Jun e 17thServin g Fu llM en uHappy Hour All Day And Night At TheBar, Until 4pm In The Dining Room.We Will Be Closing From June 11th ThroughJune 14th For Annual Maintenance.Reopening Friday, June 15th!2095 N. Beach Rd. • 475-3500Hours: Monday-Sunday 11:00 AM till ClosingDinner Sunday From 2:00 PMwww.TheGulfviewGrill.como v,f V w rWi*Restrictionsmay applyRECONNECTIONS BAND, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.June 22. Fishermens Village, 1200 W. RettaEsplanade, Punta Gorda. www.fishville.com.NEW QUIET FIRE, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.June 23. Englewood Eagles #3885, 250Old Englewood Road, Englewood. www.foe3885.com.PLAY, 7 p.m. June 23. Englewood’son Dearborn, 362 W. Dearborn St.,Englewood. 941-475-7501.RAP-SO-DEE, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. June 23.Englwood Moose 1933, 55 W. Dearborn St.,Englewood. 941-473-2670.LET’S GO FLY A KITE, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.June 23. Englewood Beach, EnglewoodBeach at Chadwick Park, 2100 N. Beach Road,Pavilion 2, Englewood. The cost is $5 perchild. Pre-register by June 18. (Limited to thefirst 25 kids). Stay and enjoy a hot dog lunch.941-681-3742.UP THE CREEK, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.June 23. Fishermens Village, 1200 W. RettaEsplanade, Punta Gorda. www.fishville.com.KIM AND RONNIE JENKINS,6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. June 26. EnglewoodEagles #3885, 250 Old Englewood Road,Englewood. www.foe3885.com.KARAOKE/TRIVIA, 6:30 p.m. June26. Englewood’s on Dearborn, 362 W.Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-475-7501.TOMMY C AND JUDY LOVE, 6:30 p.m.June 27. Englewood’s on Dearborn, 362 W.Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-475-7501.EZ STREET, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. June 27.Englewood Moose 1933, 55 W. DearbornSt., Englewood. 941-473-2670.DEF LEPPARD/POISON, 7 p.m. June 28.Tampa Bay Times Forum, 401 ChannelsideDrive, Tampa. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.BRIAN LEE, 7 p.m. June 28. Englewood’son Dearborn, 362 W. Dearborn St.,Englewood. 941-475-7501.‘GREASE,’ June 28-Aug 18. BroadwayPalm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd.,Fort Myers. www.BroadwayPalm.com, call239-278-4422.PIANO RECITAL, 1 p.m. June 27. ChrisRomig, senior pastor at VPC - an eclecticprogram of classics, jazz and hymn arrangements.Venice Presbyterian Church, 111 E.Firenze Ave., Venice. 941-488-2258.THE GATOR CREEK BAND,6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. June 29. EnglewoodEagles #3885, 250 Old Englewood Road,Englewood. www.foe3885.com.DOO WOP CREW, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. June 29.Fishermens Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade,Punta Gorda. www.fishville.com.COUNTRY EXPRESS, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.June 29. Englwood Moose 1933, 55 W.Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-473-2670.JACK MOSLEY, 7 p.m. June 30.Englewood’s on Dearborn, 362 W.Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-475-7501.441832

May 30-June 5, 2012 E/N/C/V Let’s Go! 5•From page 4•UpcomingOUT & ABOUTCOLDPLAY, 8 p.m. June 30. Tampa BayTimes Forum, 401 Channelside Drive,Tampa. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.SERENADE, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.June 30. Englewood Eagles #3885, 250Old Englewood Road, Englewood. www.foe3885.com.JOY AND THE GANG, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.June 30. Englwood Moose 1933, 55 W.Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-473-2670.YARD DOGS, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. June30. Fishermens Village, 1200 W. RettaEsplanade, Punta Gorda. www.fishville.com.JULY 4TH PARTY, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. July 4.New Quiet Fire. Englewood Eagles #3885,250 Old Englewood Road, Englewood.www.foe3885.com.FREEDOM SWIM, 2 p.m. July 4.Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. RettaEsplanade, Punta Gorda. 800-639-0020 orwww.fishville.com.JIM MORRIS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.July 4. Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. RettaEsplanade, Punta Gorda. 800-639-0020 orwww.fishville.com.MERCY, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. July 4. Fishermen’sVillage, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, PuntaGorda. 800-639-0020 or www.fishville.com.FIREWORKS, 9 p.m. July 4. Fireworksdisplay over Charlotte Harbor. Fishermen’sVillage, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, PuntaGorda. 800-639-0020 or www.fishville.com.MUTTINI MINGLE, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.July 5. Social time for people and theirpets, Music by Paul Cottrell. Fishermen’sVillage, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, PuntaGorda. 941-575-7599.MICHAEL HIRST, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. July6. Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. RettaEsplanade, Punta Gorda. 800-639-0020 orwww.fishville.com.‘DORA’S PIRATE ADVENTURE,’ July6-Aug. 2, 3, 4. Broadway Palm Children’sTheatre. Join Dora, her best buddy Bootsand the rest of their friends as theyembark on an exciting trip to TreasureIsland. Along the way, the audience willuse their map-reading, counting, musicaland language skills to help Dora reach thetreasure. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre,1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. www.BroadwayPalm.com, call 239-278-4422.SOUND INVESTMENT, 6: 30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. July 6. Englewood Eagles #3885,250 Old Englewood Road, Englewood.www.foe3885.com.JIMMY JAY & THE JAYMEN, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. July 7. Englewood Eagles #3885,250 Old Englewood Road, Englewood.www.foe3885.com.COUNTRY EXPRESS, July 7. Dinner show.Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Show begins at 7 p.m.Dinner and show is $25, show only is $9.The Cultural Center, 2280 Aaron St., PortCharlotte. 941-625-4175.ANGIE AND THE PERFECTGENTLEMEN, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. July 7.Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. RettaEsplanade, Punta Gorda. 800-639-0020 orwww.fishville.com.OPEN MIC NIGHT, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. July 9. Presented by The PeaceRiver Center for Writers. Fishermen’s Village,1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda.941-637-3514.DOUBLE EFFECTS, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.July 10. Englewood Eagles #3885, 250Old Englewood Road, Englewood. www.foe3885.com.COUNTRY EXPRESS, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. July 13. Englewood Eagles#3885, 250 Old Englewood Road,Englewood. www.foe3885.com.PAUL COTTRELL, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. July13. Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. RettaEsplanade, Punta Gorda. 800-639-0020 orwww.fishville.com.CHRISTMAS IN JULY BAZAAR, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 13-15. Over 80 vendors, withan array of great handmade crafts andmore. Free cookies and punch and photos.Face painting for children. Music, cupcakedecorating and the world famous strawberryshortcake. Prizes and raffles, including quilts.Casses and fitness fun throughout theday. Cultural Center, 2280 Aaron St., PortCharlotte. 941-625-4175 ext. 230.SPOTLIGHT, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.July 14. Englewood Eagles #3885, 250Old Englewood Road, Englewood. www.foe3885.com.THE DOO WOP CREW, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.July 14. Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. RettaEsplanade, Punta Gorda. 800-639-0020 orwww.fishville.com.CHARLOTTE COUNTRY MUSIC CLUBMONTHLY JAMBOREE, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.July 15. Port Charlotte Eagles Club, cornerof Harborview Road and Kings Highway,Charlotte Harbor. $3 door charge nonmembers.941-496-9412.BARENAKED LADIES, BLUESTRAVELER, BIG HEAD TODD & THEMONSTERS, CRACKER, 7 p.m.July 17. 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatreat the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S.Highway 301 N., Tampa. www.livenation.com.ESCAPE, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. July17. Englewood Eagles #3885, 250 OldEnglewood Road, Englewood. www.foe3885.com.DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, 7 p.m. July18. 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre atthe Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S.Highway 301 N., Tampa. www.livenation.com.NEW QUIET FIRE, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.July 20. Englewood Eagles #3885, 250Old Englewood Road, Englewood. www.foe3885.com.RECONNECTIONS BAND, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.July 20. Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. RettaEsplanade, Punta Gorda. 800-639-0020 orwww.fishville.com.THE GATOR CREEK BAND,6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. July 21. EnglewoodEagles #3885, 250 Old Englewood Road,Englewood. www.foe3885.com.FREEMONT JOHN, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.July 21. Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. RettaEsplanade, Punta Gorda. 800-639-0020 orwww.fishville.com.CHARLOTTE COUNTY BIG BAND,July 23. Red carpet reception in the lobbyincluding champagne with honored guestsfrom the Punta Gorda/ Port CharlotteRotary, Lions Club and the Kiwanis Clubsgreeting the audience plus the barbershopquartet Old Guys Rule. The concert willfeature the music and cultural of New YorkCity. Late Night Epiphany will perform.Cultural Center, 2280 Aaron St., PortCharlotte. $9 general admission. 941-625-4175 ext. 221 or www.charlottecountybigband.com.EASY STREET, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.July 24. Englewood Eagles #3885, 250Old Englewood Road, Englewood. www.foe3885.com.‘THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSEIN TEXAS,’ July 25–Aug. 4. In this iconicmusical about Miss Mona’s Chicken Ranchbrothel, there’s “lots of good will … maybeone small thrill, but there’s nothin’ dirtygoin’ on.” Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave.,W., Venice. 941-488-1115 or www.venicestage.com.SPOTLIGHT, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.July 27. 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6 Let’s Go! E/N/C/V May 30-June 5, 2012ROAD TRIPExperience hurricanes and more at ImaginariumBY KIM COOLFEATURES EDITORWith the potential for experiencinga real hurricane in this areasometime in the coming months,a visit to the Imaginarium Science Museumin Fort Myers could be a good idea.Although the museum is geared to the 2to 12-year-old crowd, its hurricane experienceand related exhibits should be mustseesfor anyone living in Florida, whichfrom now through the end of Novembermight also be called “Hurricane Country.”Begin with the museum‘s hurricanesimulator. Children and adults sit in thesimulator and hang on to their hats aswinds almost reach the level of a CategoryI hurricane, about 30 to 40 miles per hour.At that speed, unsecured trailer homescan be moved off foundations, loose roofshingles can go flying and there could bepower outages. Few people other thanhurricane hunters would want to be outsidein a real storm with winds higher than that.Back in 2004, I interviewed a man whowas in a house in Punta Gorda that wasdestroyed during Hurricane Charley. Hewalked out of the house during the lull thatcomes halfway through the storm and asthe winds kicked up in the other directionwithin less than 10 minutes, he managed tomake his way to a neighbor’s house. Thatsaved his life during what turned out to be aCategory 4 storm in that area. The neighbor’shouse was newer and better able towithstand the wind.In the museum’s hurricane experienceexhibit area, visitors can learn ways toincrease the strength and safety of theirhomes thanks to a partnership betweenthe museum and Storm Smart Industries.For those who need some extra encouragement,the exhibit includes informationabout the “pre- and post-effects of a hurricane”as well as how to track such stormsby using their home computers.Included in the display are samples ofimpact-resistant doors and windows, clearstorm panels and a “storm-catcher rollingscreen.While at the Imaginarium visitors arelikely to enjoy the touch tank area andsome 60 additional exhibits and live animalencounters.Opening on June 8 is “Be the Dinosaur,”449850HARD ROCK - $20 PER PERSON$25 Free Play - $5 Food VoucherThursdays & Sundays in M ay6/3, 6/7, 6/10, 6/14, 6/17, 6/21, 6/24, 6/28IMMOKALEE - $20 PER PERSON$30 Free Play - $5 Food VoucherM onday & Tuesdays in April & M ay6/4,6/5,6/11,6/12,6/18,6/19,6/25,6/26SUN PHOTO BY MARIE MERCHANTExhibits display live fish, sharks, turtles, swans,and iguanas.PHOTO COURTESY OF THE IMAGINARIUMAfter experiencing a hurricane at the Imaginariumhead upstairs to the Hurricane desk to learnhow to prepare your home for the big one.a traveling exhibit that will remain on viewthrough Sept. 3. Learn about the giantcreatures that roamed most of the U.S.(except Florida which was underwater inthose times) and even enter a simulatorwhere visitors can “be the dinosaur in avirtual world.”Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday-Saturday and noon to 5 p.m.SundayAdmission is $12 plus tax for adults,$10 plus tax for seniors 55 and over and$8 plus tax for students with ID. 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May 30-June 5, 2012 E/N/C/V Let’s Go! 7MOSI has mummiesBY CATHY PALMERCORRESPONDENTTampa’s Museum of Science and Industrymay have taken “creepy in a good way” tonew heights with their latest exhibit “Mummiesof the World.”More than 150 artifacts including the mummies,one of which dates from more than 6,000years ago, are artfully displayed in the MOSImain exhibit hall. Cloistered in quiet out of respectfor the dead, the mummies and other funeraryobjects are shown encased in glass which givesthe observer an amazing and close-up look at thelong-preserved dead.Leading the list of exhibits is the Detmoldchild, a Peruvian mummy that predates Egypt’spharaoh King Tut by more than 3,000 years. Oneof the more unusual objects that greets visitorsas they enter the exhibit is a howler monkey fromArgentina with a fierce expression and a peculiarfeather skirt and headdress.Also on display are some unusually recentmummies, dating back only to the 17th and 18thcenturies. One is the remains of a HungarianBaron Von Holz, a German soldier who died inthe 1600s, who was buried in his best boots; anda trio called the Vac mummies who were a familyfrom Hungary who died in the 1700s. Tests haveshown that the man, woman and infant child diedof tuberculosis. They were found in a long-forgottenchurch crypt in 1994.One of the highlights of the exhibit is a remarkablypreserved pre-Columbian mummy of a tattooedwoman who was locked in time in a seatedposition. She has long, flowing hair and stillwears an amazingly preserved multicolored robe.She was found in the Peruvian desert, believedto be the driest on earth. Scientists have yet todetermine the meaning of the tattoos on her faceor on her chest.The exhibit is arranged in a series of chambersdraped in fabric that bring the exhibit an etherealfeeling. The 10 interactive stations give the viewerThis mummified howler monkey wearing featheredornaments greets visitors to the “Mummiesof the World” exhibit at MOSI in Tampa.453665ASK ABOUT PRIVATE CHARTERS'* 71A! _ -ate /a mms"FATHER’S DAY CRUISE - Sun. June 17th - 12:30pm - 3:00pmA series of ushabtis, or funerary statuettes, were expected to serve the dead in the Egyptianafterlife.This Egyptian sarcophagus shows the layers used to protect the mummy inside.an insight into the science that explains howthese incredible objects provide archaeologistsa window into the lives of ancient peoples, theircultures and civilizations. There is even a stationthat gives one the opportunity to see what mummiesfeel like.“This exhibit also shows us that mummification,both naturally and by design, has takenplace all over the world,” MOSI spokeswomanShannon Herbon explains. The exhibit includesrare mummies from South America, Europe,Asia, Oceania and Egypt.“We believe this exhibit will change visitors’ understandingof what mummies are and what canbe learned from them,” MOSI CEO Wit Ostrenkosays. “These mummies have been studied usingcutting-edge, non-destructive technology.”The other interactive stations show wheremummies have been found, how decompositionworks, how scientists investigate mummies, whatCT scans can tell us, what the “Egyptian Book ofthe Dead” tells us about the journey to the afterlife,how imaging tools have improved the study ofmummies, how mummies can be linked by DNA,what mummy hair can reveal about diet andhabits, and what was the cause of their deaths.In addition to the human and monkey remains,there are also mummified cats, lizards, birds,Sailing from Downtown Fort MyersDailySightseeingLunch & DinnerCruisesEnjoy a 2 1/2 hour cruise on the Caloosahatchee River with a Buffet Lunch, Dancing & Sightseeing on our open 3rd deck.SPECIAL20% OFFTHIS DAYONLYAdult $26 00WAS $32 50PP+TXSChildren $16 00MUMLMAdult $27 50Capt. 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SubstituteSt. Louis Ribs for BabyBack upon request)$19.99Venice Chalk FestivalSee the sidewalks along Miami Avenue betransformed into colorful artwork at theVenice Chalk Festival from 8 a.m. to11 a.m. Saturday.Amateur and professional artists of all ages willdisplay their chalk artwork for judging at 11 a.m.The event is sponsored by the Venice Art Center.For more information, call 941-485-7136.Artists of all ages participate in the Chalk ArtFestival in the 200 block of Miami Avenue, Venice.A young artist works on her sidewalk squareduring the annual Chalk Art Festival in downtownVenice.The annualChalk ArtFestival indowntownVenice is asmuch fun forspectatorsas it is forartists.FILE PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE VENICE ART CENTERGary Maria received the first-place prize for his work at the Venice Art Center’s Chalk Art Festival.Get up and danceSTAFF REPORTJ.R. Bradford will be singing the music from the’50s, ’60s and classic country. The music willmake you want to get up and line dance, two Jstep, disco, waltz and boogie on the dance floor.Bradford will be performing at 8 p.m. Saturdayat D’Vines Wine & Gift Emporium, 701 JC CenterCourt, Port Charlotte. For more information, call941-627-9463.Bradford will also be performing from 1 p.m. to4 p.m. June 17 at the Englewood Elks,401 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood For more infor-mation, call 941-474-1404.For more information on Bradford, visitwww.jrbradford.com.PHOTO PROVIDEDJ.R. Bradford will be performing oldies,’50s ’60s and classic country music at 8 p.m.Saturday at D’Vines Wine & Gift Emporium,701 JC Center Court, Port Charlotte.

May 30-June 5, 2012 E/N/C/V Let’s Go! 9SUN PHOTO BY BETSY WILLIAMSKeith Moore on guitar along withother local musicians gather eachSaturday at the Port Charlotte BeachComplex for an open jam.SUN PHOTO BY BETSY WILLIAMSJake Berry, 10, was determined tocatch a bucket of water from the sprayduring a recent visit to the fountainsat Centennial Park in Venice.SUN PHOTO BY BETSY WILLIAMSDaniel Godwin, Zane Hendrickson, 11, Kyle Godwin, 11, Monica Toms theirgrandmother and Jessica Godwin take a bike ride along the Harborwalk inPunta Gorda.SUN PHOTO BY BETSY WILLIAMSHunter Johnston, Malcolm Wade and JenThoennissen during an early evening basketballgame at Woodmere Park in Venice.SUN PHOTO BY BETSY WILLIAMSCaylin Stubbs, Christine Burnett,Alaura Hearn and Brianna Hill cooloff in the pool at South CountyRegional Park in Punta Gorda.SUN PHOTO BY BETSY WILLIAMSKelsey Delp, Sean Merchant andSarah Adamo saved a baby bird on the PortCharlotte High School campus.SUN PHOTO BY BETSY WILLIAMSMustang Midget cheerleaders, ages 12-15, coached by Sherry Williams, MadisonPratt, Theresa Gloster, Laura Stancomb and Amy Bursler, use the fields at theGeorge Mullen Center to practice their competition routines.SUN PHOTO BYBETSY WILLIAMSMia Manning, 8, enjoys time onthe monkey bars during a recentvisit to the Tringali Park withher mother Mary Manning.SUN PHOTO BYBETSY WILLIAMSPHOTO PROVIDED BY SANDRA BROOKSHIRELadies flight winners were Barbara Lancette, Pat Gallagher, Marie Ruvolo,and Rita Anderson at the 9th Annual Sparccle on the Links at Plantation Golfand Country Club in Venice.Ryan Zayner, 13, and his dogDeogio, a 3-year-old BassetHound, visit with ZacharyVovcsko, 8, and Jason Slicker,7, while at the Tringali Parkhockey rink in Englewood.441830RE S T A U R A N Twww.leverockspalmisland.com,i7092 Placida Rd.Cape HazeCOME JOIN US EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK!Happy Hour 4pm-6pmM o n th ru Su n : 11:30am - 9pm • Su n set M en u : M o n -Sat: 3-5 :30 p.m .Levero ck’s is n ow o fferin g a Recen tly Upd ated M en uW hatyou w illfin d that’s n ew ...Sh rim p Arro sio Salad • Lo bster M ac & Ch eese • Crispy Asian Du ckPo rterh o u se Po rk Ch o p • Sh rim p Co cktail • Haw aiian Pu lled Po rkDon ’tforg etyou r favorites ...On io n Cru sted Salm o n • Sn ow Crab On io n Rin gs • Co co n u t Sh rim pPasta Useppa • Th ai Ch icken B ites • Sh rim p Spectacu lar • Fillet(941) 698-6900 There’s Som ethin g For Everyon e!Boaters Welcome • Located between marker 7 & 8 on the ICW2107 Tamiami Trail SouthVenice, FL(next to Frank 12 Theater)(941) 497-2048Happy Hour Everyday1pm-7pmVenice’s Best Venue for LiveMusic & Great Drink Specials!Sun, Mon, TuesServiceIndustry NightStarts @ 8pmWednesdayLADIES NIGHTLadies DrinkFREE8PM-2AMThursdayLIVE ACOUSTIC'MUSIC & COIN FLIPNIGHTFlip a coin, call it rightget 50% Off drink orderiFriday & SaturdayLiveMusic!withLadies Drink FREE9:30-11:30Add us on FacebookRips Sportsbar449953

10 Let’s Go! E/N/C/V May 30-June 5, 2012The Arts & Humanities Council presents Charlie AwardsARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL OFCHARLOTTE COUNTYThe Arts & Humanities Council of CharlotteCounty announces the 2012 CharlieAwards Honorees are artist Barbara Albin,book publisher James Abraham and MaestroToshimasa Francis Wada of the Charlotte SymphonyOrchestra.Albin will be honored for her “OutstandingContribution to the Arts,” Abraham for “OutstandingContribution to the Humanities” and MaestroWada for “Outstanding Contribution to Music.”The 16th Annual Charlie Awards Ceremonyand Dinner will take place on Tuesday at the CulturalCenter of Charlotte County. Tickets are $50per person and include a formal dinner. A cashbar will be available. Tickets can be purchased bycalling 941-764-8100 or atwww.charlottearts.org.For Outstanding Contribution to the Arts —Barbara Albin.Since arriving in 2000 with her husbandWayne, Albin has been actively and generouslyinvolved in the artistic/cultural world in CharlotteCounty. The list of local programs that Albin hasinitiated and/or supported is lengthy. She was afounding committee member of the Arts & HumanitiesArt Therapy programfor dementia sufferers: trainingvolunteers in workshops, workingwith residents in a localnursing home and providingthe poster art for “Expressionsfrom Beautiful Minds” – thefundraiser for this program.OutstandingAlbin has helped develop anContribution toart program for current returningveterans. She is one of fourthe Arts —Barbara Albin.creators of the “Spirit of PuntaGorda” event to commemorate the one-yearanniversary of Hurricane Charley. As president ofSea Grape Gallery, she helped guide the Gallerythrough rebuilding after the devastation of thehurricane. Barbara is generous with donations ofartwork to many non-profit organizations such asC.A.R.E, the YaYa Girls, the Visual Arts Center,the Military Heritage Museum, Team PuntaGorda, the United Way and the list goes on. Andher talent as an artist is unsurpassed.As one of her letters of support said — “This isBarbara’s year to be recognized.”Outstanding Contribution to the Humanities —James Abraham.It is not often the Council has the opportunitygasPto honor someone in thehumanities; Abraham is a“perfect recipient.” Abrahamis a journalist, editor, bookpublisher, columnist, author,educator and literary critic.Abraham has organizedbook fairs featuring CharlotteCounty authors, co-foundingthe annual Dearborn StreetBook Festival and invitingauthors to participate in theCouncil’s annual festivalOutstandingContribution toMusic —Toshimasa FrancisWada.Artsensation. He nurtures new and establishedauthors and in the process published over 200fiction and non-fiction books. Currently, he is editingand publishing Vernon Peeple’s second bookon Punta Gorda history.Not satisfied with working only in creativewriting, Abraham spearheaded the Arts &Humanities Council’s series of study circleson race relations and the 9/11 tragedy. He is avolunteer actor and stagehand for the CharlottePlayers. He has lectured on the Civil War andslavery at FGCU Punta Gorda campus, Baltimore’sinfluence on Edgar Allen Poe during theBig Read at the Mid-County Library, and PuntaGorda’s place in pioneer history at the VisualArts Center.Abraham is being honored for all he has doneto nurture the written word in Charlotte County.Outstanding Contribution to Music —Toshimasa Francis Wada.Every letter of supportfor Maestro Wada’s nominationmentions the enthusiasmhe has inspiredin our local musicians andaudiences. It is his’ ownpassion and innovativenew programs that hasOutstandingbrought new audiences toContribution to thethe Charlotte SymphonyHumanities —Orchestra concerts.James Abraham.Wada has introducedsymphonic choral music with productions of“Carmina Burana” and Mozart’s “Requiem.” Inthe process the Symphony has collaboratedwith local groups such as theCharlotte Chorale and the Suncoast Chorale.He continues to nurture student participationthrough the presentation of “Peter vs. the Wolf”to the entire fourth-grade population of CharlotteCounty and inclusion of local high school studentsin the programming.Wada has also introduced different genres ofmusic to the symphonic experience. The production“Bluegrass Meets the Maestro” was sowell received last season, the Kruger Brothersreturned for a second engagement this year.Wada has been described as “a breathof fresh air in the musical world of CharlotteCounty.” We agree.The Board of Directors of the Arts & HumanitiesCouncil invites the community to join themhonoring these worthy recipients.4470614476532 eEVERY WEDNESDAYIFRQM 7PMT010PM20% OFF ENTIRE BILL*Some restrictions apply ypa. .,LLIVE NCIVEAWAYS PT. CHARLOTTErHNTERS1360 TAMIAMI TRAIL PORT CHARLOTTE; FL 33948 1 (941) 628-0220' ' 1 1Beginning April 2 ndKIX Country 92.9FM introduces:KIX COUNTRY CLASSICS 1070AM!Playing the “All Time Favorites”ALL THE TIME!Hear artists like Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson,Alabama, Merle Haggard,Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash& Much More!IrtRadio.Mix it up at Venice Theatrefor 2012-2013 seasonBY KIM COOLas many times as you wish as long asFEATURES EDITORthere is a seat available one hour beforethe performance. With such a ticketVenice Theatre is one of the topthree community theaters in the this past season, that would nearlyUnited States for many reasons. guarantee that you would have seen allYet another one is the selection of subscriptionplans offered to its customers But with shows such as “How Tofour endings of “Stand By Your Van.”— eight choices.Succeed in Business Without ReallyTo see every single MainStage, Trying.” “Moon Over Buffalo” and “Hello,Stage II and Generations show plus Dolly!” on the main stage, “The Vaginafour choices from the theater’s many Monologues” and “Our Town” in theother offerings, choose the Golden Pinkerton” and Generations showsTicket for $319. Not only do you get the like “Heidi” and Venice Theatre’s ownbest seats in the house but you can wonderful version of Charles Dickens’exchange tickets for other nights when classic “A Christmas Carol,” plus cabaretshows like “Hair” and “Rocky Horrornecessary.If you really want to overdose on Picture Show,” this is some kind of deal.Venice Theatre offerings, purchase the The Asolo Repertory Company has aUltimate Rush ticket for $40 per month similar deal in Sarasota but only Venicefor a minimum of six months. With thatpass you can see every single showSEE PAGE 15MONOMER4th Year Customer AppreciationCelebrationLive Music from 3pm-10pm$1 Domestic DraftsDrink SpecialsALL DAY!453514Raffles All DaypJnkr KaP.aEnjoy Food Offof our$1 menuS at u r day, J u n e 2 n dCome Celebrate the Goal Post’s 4 Year Anniversary with Us!

May 30-June 5, 2012 E/N/C/V Let’s Go! 11Loveland Follies turns 17BY KIM COOLFEATURES EDITORLoveland Follies takes over the main stageand the hearts of the audience at VeniceTheatre Thursday through Sunday.The annual “feel good” show has been a collaborationof Loveland Center and Venice Theatre for17 years. That the show has worked up to so manyperformances is proof of the show’s popularity.Rehearsals begin early in the fall for the annualvariety show which this year is themed around themusic of the Beatles. Adult Loveland students withdevelopmental challenges sing, dance and telljokes with the help of Venice Theatre volunteerswho return annually with as much enthusiasm asthe show’s stars — the students.While in their twice-weekly rehearsals andeventually on stage, the students learn additionallife skills. The reward for students and communityis a full-scale variety show production on the mainstage with all the technical expertise given to anyother Venice Theatre production, from lights, setsand costumes to marketing and even shadowing ofperformers just in case they might need a reminderabout a line or two, which is rare.This year’s show was written by Ronald KrineMyroup, Venice Theatre’s resident playwright. Thestory line is about “Penny, Lucy, Judy and Michellewho, at age 64, reflect back to when they wereteenagers and won tickets to see The Beatles onthe Ed Sullivan Show.”In “Ladies and Gentlemen: The Beatles!” castmembers travel to New York City for the first timeon their own. In addition to experiencing suchindependence and adventure for the first time theyeven receive a kiss from Paul McCartney.Longtime theater volunteer Ray Goins is theshow’s musical director. Theater regulars knowBrittany Becker sings her heart out with a littlehelp from Venice Theatre volunteer DonnaBuckalter.Sharon Wirth, Debbie Lunt and Tim Hedley perform in last year’s Follies, “Disco Nights.”Goins as the man at the piano in the lobby onopening night of most shows during the year.“It’s an homage to the most popular band of alltime," Goins said in a theater release. “The studentsare familiar with the songs and are loving the chanceto sing numbers like ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,’‘Penny Lane,’ ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’ and more.”Loveland student Maryann Casady has participatedin several of the annual shows. She said it isher favorite Loveland activity.More than 50 performers will be on stage duringthe show, augmented by several volunteers actingin support roles.Directing the show again this year is BeckyHolahan who took over directing duties when theshow’s founding director Yvonne T. Pinkerton,retired after more than a dozen years at the helm.Gina Cahill is assistant director. The Monday Mummersinstructor is Gladys Varga and Lisa Willisis the show’s special instructor. Costumes are byMaggi Taylor with sound by Dorian Boyd and set byDonna Buckalter.Loveland students in the cast include: BarbWilson as Judy, Gigi Swarts as Michelle, DebbieLunt as Penny, Sharon Wirth as young Judy,Maryann Cassady as young Michelle, Tina Valencaas young Penny, Chad Miller as “Killer,” Todd Ecockas Ray Ray. Tim Hedley as The Great Gonzo, AprilTerpstra as Prudence, Brittany Becker as MaryJane, Stephanie Dittman as Party Girl and La Rue,Denise Nargi as Y’Vonne McGuire, Mark Pagliaroas Michelle’s father and Ed Sullivan, Joe Foglietta as Judy’s dad, Kyrra Casey as Mother Superior,Kristin Aubin as Sister Robert Ann and as theMcGuire Brothers — Brian Knights, Kevin Venit,Kyle Gohl and JT Depres. Street musicians includeJason Fernandes, Adam Laing, Scott Baker andBridget Meaney with Venice Theatre volunteer SueWest. Other Loveland students in the cast includeAdam Bell as Paul McCartney, Jason Fernandesas George Harrison, Bob Dawson as John Lennonand Ricky Radford as Ringo Starr, Ronny Ebankand Seth Winners as solo singers and Joe Fogliettaas a cop. Portraying Monday Mummers areKatrina Baker, Danielle Ouellette, Tom Ouellette,Sandra Saunders, Carol Swintek, Katie Brandenburg,Heather DeBoer, Martha Gonzales, JoanKelly and Joe Kelly. Panhandlers are played byJulie Hargraves, Alicia Salazar, Chrissy Goldy, BobDawson, Stephanie Dittmann and Beth Heckler.Other theater volunteers in the show includeMaggi Taylor and Cara Herman as Lucy, Laura453520 CA,7PINIS41ServingLunch & Dinner7 Days a WeekPHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE VENICE THEATREAt last year’s Follies, Tina Valenca singing“Last Dance” with dancer Michelle Hiatt in thebackgroundKitson as Spanish Girl, Mark Buckalter as one ofthe Mcguire Brothers, Irene Bette as Michelle’smother, Donna Buckalter as Sister Donna, DianeHale as a panhandler, Mark Richardson as a cop,Jim Lovett as Radio DJ and Lisa Willlis as a MondayMummer. Theater volunteers Lisa Willis andSheila Bowers serve as teacher assistants.Loveland volunteers in the show include DavidRakyta and Judy Joyce as chaperones and GinaCahill as Sister Gina Marie.Venice Theatre is at 140 W. Tampa Ave., on theisland in downtown Venice. Tickets are $15 perperson. 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44182212 Let’s Go! E/N/C/V May 30-June 5, 2012TASTEBUDSDub’s Subs relocatesBY SHIRLEY GEORGESUN CORRESPONDENTSince Dub and Chris Wetzel are fromNew Jersey, they claim that their foodatDub’s Subs is “Jersey-style.”The owners have recently moved theirbusiness to 2686 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.A full-service breakfast bar has beenadded and is available all day.The new and larger restaurant has seatingfor 36 in comfortable booths and counter servicefor 12. Customers receive the same greatfood and excellent service from a friendly staff.“We’re called the Dubettes,” said server CrystalDesjardin.Dub’s Subs has won the Charlotte Sun’s441831Old Florida Waterfront Dining10 % off DOUBLE YOUR 01SCOUNT 2:30 TO 5:30CO kI EN'S Cr The Sun ,7ISHERY RESTAURANTxf MY M,11NOTNB'PK tv.. ra a45;k 44 tolll!FOMC*TP$OtTzPlacidawww.fis1 eryrest wa tplacida tom6,9?-2451 ' f,& theIto 9dosed mon & toes.a. i 13YS 1212112 I11t691Reader’s Choice Award for Best of CharlotteCounty for its famous subs for two years in arow. “We have a good following,” Chris said.“Our customers have encouraged us to getcreative, so we’re adding some unique subsand other items to our menu.”Sixteen-year-old Tod Sullivan has beeneating at Dub’s Subs since he moved fromNew Jersey to Port Charlotte six years ago.“These subs are as good as in Jersey,” heclaims.Each whole sub contains one-half poundof freshly sliced meat. Among a wide varietyof cold subs are tuna, chicken and eggsalad, veggie and Buffalo chicken (half for$3.99, whole for $6.99). Dub’s special (roastbeef, ham and turkey) is a popular favorite.Many choices of hot subs are offeredincluding chicken or meatball parmesan,reuben, pizza or barbecue steak, andpastrami (half for $4.99, whole for $7.99).Among the many new subs are “Beer Man”(salami, pepperoni, pepper jack cheese, lettuce,tomato, banana and japalano peppersand olives) and “King Arthur” (corned beef,pastrami, sauerkraut, swiss cheese andthousand island dressing).“Smokin’ Hot Blewz” (Buffalo chicken,salami, pepper jack cheese, bacon, lettuce,tomato and banana peppers) is Dub’s versionof the Panini.Breakfast subs, sandwiches and burgersare offered including the special “DubbleBurger.”Cantasano and manager Katie Bila.A variety of salads, priced from $4.25 to$5.99, are available, and a bowl of soup ofthe day is $2.75.Premium Dietz and Watson meats andcheeses can be purchased by the pound.Also, a full line of Harry’s hot sauce is available.Punta Gorda residents and regularcustomers Julian and Audrey Temple havebeen ordering subs since the restaurantopened at the former location. “The newplace is great. 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::May 30-June 5, 2012 E/N/C/V Let’s Go! 13SPOTLIGHTRelax and unwind at Closer to the VineBY JON BAUMANNSUN CORRESPONDENTCloser to the Vine offers customers achance to relax and unwind from whateverstresses the day has brought. Drinka little wine, listen to some music, and enjoy thespecialties that Chef Robert Moltzan brings, pairingfoods with wines in an artistic and deliciousway.Items such as tuna tartare, shrimp and crabNapoleon and Spanish salmon are just some ofthe small-plate options offered from the menuthat is ever changing. “There’s always somethingdifferent on the menu,” Moltzan said. “You want togive customers the curiosity factor.”Owner Gina Thomas opened Closer to theVine in February 2011. “I wanted it to be a coffeeand wine house basically.”With previous experience working for a winedistributor in Chicago, Thomas said, “I wanted tobring a big city touch to a small town. My wine listis always changing.”Moltzan added, “We have a lot of wines youwon’t find anywhere else in town.”Closer to the Vine, which also features variouslagers, ales and stouts, opens at 4 p.m. Tuesdaysthrough Saturdays with live music featured from7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.Tonight Closer to the Vine features Wine DownWednesdays where you can drink various winesfrom 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. paired with various foodsamplings all for only $20.Thomas and Moltzan continuously plan a varietyof specials and opportunities, such as a craftbeer lovers club, vegan choices, and possibly abusinessman’s lunch of fresh soups and salads,are in the works.“We want to stand out from the other restaurants.We want to offer something that no oneelse is doing,” Moltzan explained. “We want tooffer different reasons to come in.”Tuesdays feature a single special portion tapaswith any wine or beer purchase from 4 p.m. to6 p.m. Additional tapas pairings are offered duringthe week.“What the tapas does, it allows customersto have a couple different glasses of wine andmaybe, a couple different styles of cuisine,” Moltzanexplained. “It works well with wine, and whatwe do here is sell wine.”Closer to the Vine is available for privateparties and wine tastings with Thomas, guidinggroups through the various tastes and pairings ofwine and food.SUN PHOTO BY JON BAUMANNOwner Gina Thomas and resident chef RobertMoltzan of Closer to the Vine.Closer to the Vine provides that opportunity instyle. “Here it’s more of that relaxed atmosphere,”Moltzan explained. “It’s someplace for people tohang out.”Closer to the Vine is located at 320 SullivanSt., Punta Gorda.For more information, call 941-833-8339 orvisit www.closertothevine.com.Florida Dance Workshop presents 20th ‘platinum’ anniversary showPROVIDED THE THE FLORIDA DANCEWORKSHOPDancers from the Florida Dance Workshopare eager to do what they do best: entertainthe public in their upcoming, annualperformance at 7 p.m. Sunday. “Pure Platinum” isin honor of the dance school’s platinum, 20-yearanniversary.These talented, local, award-winning performerswill grace the stage of Punta Gorda’s Centerfor Performing Arts and Education as they displayan evening of breathtaking leaps, spectacularturns, and toe-tapping rhythms. The theme of theshow’s music will reflect a look back of the someof the Workshop’s all time favorite dance routines,as well as new platinum award-winning numbers.The school, which opened 20 years ago byowner/director Michelle Labousier Mandile andher mother, Susan (Labousier) Kickbush, islocated at 3109 Tamiami Trail #5,6,7,8 in PortCharlotte. It not only focuses on winning awards,but has trained thousands of area youngsters toexpress themselves through the art of dance.Many of the school’s students have gone on toimpressive professional careers after being hiredto dance on Broadway, in professional companies,as Disney dancers, on cruise ships or ascertified dance instructors.Audience members will sense the celebrationas they watch performers from ages 3 throughadult present a wide variety of musical numbersfrom classical to Broadway to pop. The professionalpolish of the more advanced dancers willshine through as the school’s resident, charitabletroupe, The Florida Dance Company and the OvationsCompetition Team perform with each other inan array of emotional, artistic interpretations.The cast will showcase all levels of ability frombeginners and recreational dancers to advanceddancers honing their skills on a professional path.The corps de ballet will be dancing “SwanLake.” The Florida Dance Company will presentits signature style, high-kicking, spicy, Broadwayroutine to “Never Met A Wolf,” while advanced tapdancers tribute the popular “Tap Dogs.”FDW’s advanced acro/gymnasts will giveeveryone a taste of excitement as they flip, jump,spin and bend in a visual spectacle act appropriatelytitled, “Whiplash.”The production will be staged at the Center forPerforming Arts & Education, 701 Carmalita St.,Punta Gorda.Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.For tickets or more information about the school’sregular classes and summer programs, call 941-743-2115 or www.floridadanceworkshop.com.Free concerts, desserts in JuneBY KIM COOLFEATURES EDITORVenice Presbyterian Church is adding a summerconcert and dessert series to its now year-roundmusical offerings.At 1 p.m. each Wednesday during the month ofJune, the public is invited to enjoy a series of piano recitalscelebrating the church’s new K. Kawai grand piano.Dessert will be served at a post-concert reception.Internationally acclaimed jazz expert, composerand pianist Dick Hyman of Venice will perform atthe first concert, June 6.The series continues June 13 with a concert byAndrew Galuska, the new director of music at thechurch. He will perform music by French composerEric Satie.June 20, Sharon Elery Rogers and CarolynStephens, assistant pianists at the church, willperform a program “featuring great classical worksand inspiring works of faith.” according to a releasefrom the church. The final concert of the series, onJune 27, will include a mixture of classics, jazz andhymn arrangements performed by Chris Romig,the church’s senior pastor.All the concerts are free.Venice Presbyterian Church is located at111 E. 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May 30-June 5, 2012 E/N/C/V Let’s Go! 15FROM PAGE 14what keeps the regulars coming back time aftertime. Nowhere else in town will you find Alamres,Sopes and Milanesa de Res, and as of late,Garcia said the Americans are asking for histamales even more than the Mexicans are. Hesaid he used to serve tamales as a Friday special,but they became so popular, he now offers themevery day.“Our burritos, quesadillas and steak fajitas arevery popular,” he said. “And it wasn’t planned thisway, but sometimes people come in just for thechips and Pico de Gallo.”Garcia also said that his customers rave aboutthe homemade tortillas and his rice and beans.“It’s going well for us here and people keepcoming back,” he said. “That’s telling us that thefood and service is good. Our locals will be theones who keep us here.”One of the things the family is doing to keep thelocals coming in through the lean summer monthsis to play around with the menu a bit.“We’re working with the menus to create specials,”Garcia said. “We’re probably going to have aDollar Taco Night and some other specials.”Taqueria Tonita is open for lunch and dinnerevery day except for Monday, because that is theday the family shops for their fresh supplies forthe week. The restaurant has about 20 seats, andthough the décor is clean and tasteful, it’s clearthis place is all about the food.“A ‘taqueria’ is a no-frills Mexican taco shop,”Garcia said. “We want to keep this as an inexpensivefamily-type of restaurant.”Taqueria Tonita is located in Biscayne Plaza at13648 Tamiami Trail, North Port.For more information, call 941-876-4646.FROM PAGE 10Theatre has so much variety.Died-in-the-wool MainStage fans cansee all six shows (“The 39 Steps,” “Howto Succeed in Business Without ReallyTrying,” “Moon Over Buffalo,” “Hello,Dolly!” “Crowns” and “Second Samuel”for $119 per person. Or, try the sixticketvariation which allows one personto bring six people to one show or threepeople to two shows, and so on — asyou wish. This option is $136.The MainStage Winter Pass is forthe snowbirds who are only herefor the winter months. $89 gets oneperson a ticket to “How To Succeed …,”“Moon Over Buffalo,” “Hello Dolly!” and“Crowns.”Those who have been thinking aboutdabbling their feet in the PinkertonTheatre, home of Stage II and Cabaretproductions should consider the X-Treme Pass. For $139, you can chooseany seven shows from the MainStage,Stage II, Cabaret and Generationsschedule.For those who want only Stage II ticketsbecause they like to see its morecontemporary work, there is a StageII subscription ticket for $85 for allfour shows: “The Vagina Monologues,”“Intimate Apparel,” “Our Town” and “ABehanding in Spokane.”The theater’s Generations packageincludes tickets to “The BestLittle Whorehouse in Texas,” “Heidi,” “AChristmas Carol” and “How to Eat Likea Child” for $55 for adults and $35 perperson for children.To order any of these packages forthe theater’s 63rd season, visit www.venicestage.com or call the box officeat 941-488-1115.Still to be listed on the theater’s calendaris a selection of special concertsand other performances.453668_IqlifeEnrichmentSeriesJune 4to7Junior Golf Campfrom 9:00am to 12:30pm.For golfers age 7 to 15years old. Directed byAssistant PGA ProfessionalJohn Alfuth, Teaching Professional Steve Pereira, andsupervised by PGA Golf Professional, Michael Raber.The program will review all aspects of the game. Thecost is $100 for camp. We prefer that participants havetheir own golf clubs and pull cart. Call (239) 433-9790to reserve your place.June 5,13,19&27FREE!Discover Shell PointTour & Presentationat 10:00am. Join us for agroup presentation aboutthe Lifestyle and Lifecareavailable at Shell Pointfollowed by a narrated bus tour of the community. Lightrefreshments will be provided. Call (239) 466-1131or 1-800-780-1131 for reservations.The Springs Assisted Living Grand OpeningJoin us for a freetour of Shell Point’sALUUL new month-to-monthSHE-L1 itinRrprivate pay assistedliving facility, TheSprings. This opportunity gives you the flexibility toexperience Shell Point’s assisted living services onyour terms. Whether you are looking for a short termstay or a place to truly call home, we have the perfectoption for you. To schedule a tour or to requesta brochure, call 239-454-2077 today! FREE!NewOpportunitiesatShell PointThe public is invited and manyof these events are FREE !Shell Point’s Life Enrichment Series offers the opportunity todiscover new things about yourself and the world you live in.Concerts, presentations, lectures, shows, special events, and more!explore imagine laugh. learnplay create inspireSNE"ISHELL=POINTRetirement CommunityJune2012June 12,19,26The History of the United Statesthrough 1815 from 10:00am to11:30am. Professor Adrian Kerr is backy'with N us to take a comprehensive look atthefhn enonspan ofAmericanAmchistory through 1815. It startswith the original people who settledin North America and takes usthrough the end of the War of1812. Tickets are $10. Call (239)489-8472 to reserve your place.June 12 Session 1, The Colonizationfrom 10:00am to 11:30am.June 19Session 2, The Roadto Independencefrom 10:00am to 11:30am.June 26 Session 3, How The New NationEmerged from 10:00am to 11:30am.June 15 3 Divas & The Dons at 7:30pm.One of Sarasota's most popularensembles, the group iscomprised of vocalists andinstrumentalists. Their eclecticrepertoire covers a broadspectrum of compositions ranging from opera toBroadway, folk, patriotic, and the American songbook.Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets visitwww.shellpoint.org/concerts or call (239) 454-2067.Your Tickets will be available before the show atWill Call in the auditorium lobby.The Academyof Lifelong LearningPlay for less all summer longSummer Golf Memberships Available May 15 to Oct. 15The Shell Point Golf Club is offering a special summer membershiprate to golfers interested in joining the golf club from May 15through October 15.The cost is only $150 and includes: • Reciprocal privileges• 21 days advance tee times (online) • Reduced cart fees• 10% off merchandise (soft goods) • Charge accountsFor information call (239) 433-9790.Visit www.shellpoint.org/LES for fulldescriptions of this month’s events!(239) 466-1131 • www.shellpoint.orgShell Point Retirement Community is located in Fort Myers, 2 miles before the Sanibel Causeway.Shell Point is a non-profit ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation ©2012 Shell Point. All rights reserved. SLS-2136-12a l

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