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Alliance for the Arts Presents Biennial Artist Grant Recipient Exhibition
Exhibit showcases Arts & Culture Grant recipients and runs from May 3 – June 1, 2024

FORT MYERS, FL (April 17, 2024) – The Alliance for the Arts  invites the public to its opening reception for the Biennial Artist Grant Recipient Exhibition on May 3 from 5 p.m.-7:00 p.m. The free event features the works of visual artists Linda Benson, Stacey Brown, Martha De La Cruz, Lily Hatchett, and Roland Ruocco. as well as light refreshments provided by Jayne Baker. The exhibit will be on  display from May 3 – June 1, 2024 at 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.

There will be performances during the opening reception in the Alliance’s Foulds Theatre. Each featured visual artist and performance group received an Arts & Culture Grant from the City in 2022, 2023 or both grant cycles. The City of Fort Myers Arts & Culture Grant program is designed to support and foster the arts organizations and individual artists who contribute to the flourishing arts and culture scene that distinguishes the City.

About the Artists

Linda Benson is a seasoned artist here in Southwest Florida and has always surrounded herself with art. Benson worked for over 20 years as a professional creative artist, working on the mainland and the islands. As a retired commercial artist, she now channels her creative energies into teaching art. For the last 10 years she has been teaching all ages and levels in Punta Gorda, Naples, Cape Coral, Fort Myers and on Sanibel and Captiva.

Stacey Brown is a native Southwest Florida artist who works primarily in mixed media paintings and collage art on canvas and paper. Combining acrylic paint with ink, pencil, pen, marker, ephemera, painted papers, stamping and etchings, Brown creates many layers to help the viewer’s eye keep searching and discovering new aspects with each viewing.

Martha De la Cruz is an Afro-Taino artist who utilizes videos, installations and sculpture to investigate issues of coloniality, decolonization, identity, race, and power. Her practice is guided by her colonial wound and the desire to change the realities of the global south. She received her BFA in sculpture in 2020 from the University of South Florida and her MFA in 2023 from the University of Oxford.

Roland Ruocco conveys his perception of the world around him through artworks that involve diverse subject matter, artistic styles, and media. Sometimes, depending on his mood and inspiration, identifying problems and offering solutions, other times focusing on the beauty of nature, or perhaps industrial design.

Theatre Gallery Artist: Birds of Paradise from Paradise by Carolyn Gora

Carolyn Gora is a native Floridian who has lived in Fort Myers since 1977. She raised two wonderful and creative daughters, helped her late husband, Bruce, open an architectural firm, and taught art for a total of 30 years in local elementaries, middle and high schools, as well as University South Florida (USF), Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and at the former Edison Community College (now FSW).

Carolyn’s artistic endeavors include designing jewelry and creating fused glass pieces.  Currently she works in many mediums including fiber and glass lamp work. Her latest venture is her Birds of Paradise from Paradise. Originally, the idea came from her birds of paradise that finally bloomed after being dormant for years. She created bird of paradise characters to illustrate clever sayings that mention birds, birds of paradise, or gardens.

All the plants in the paintings are plants found in Florida and are mostly from her garden. The vibrant hues exude a distinct Floridian charm. Her birds are painted in watercolors and tempera paint. Gora’s Birds in Paradise from Paradise collection is created to d bring a smile to the face of everyone who views it.

Members Gallery Artist: LAEA Art Educator Exhibition

The Lee Art Education Association (LAEA) is an organization of art teachers from both public and private institutions throughout Lee County. This group of talented artists and educators are excited to share some of their personal and professional artwork with the community. A wide variety of mediums and subject matters will be represented in this show, but the common theme will be the love and passion of educating and inspiring our local youth to take pride in the arts.

About Alliance for the Arts

The Alliance for the Arts is a nonprofit community visual and performing arts center located in the heart of Fort Myers, Florida. Since 1975, the Alliance has been committed to transforming lives and improving community through the arts. The Alliance campus and galleries are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard just south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. For more information, please call 239-939-2787, visit us at www.ArtInLee.org, find us on Facebook and  Instagram.

Lake Michigan Credit Union Hires Mike Kozak as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending for the Southwest Florida Area

Fort Myers, Fla. (April 16, 2024) – Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Kozak as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending for the Southwest Florida area.

Mike is originally from New York, where he grew up in Utica and received his bachelor’s degree in economics and finance from State University of New York at Oswego. Mike now resides In Naples, with thirty years of experience working at financial institutions across Florida.

LMCU’s Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending, Greg Barr, is thrilled to have Mike join the team. “Mike’s decades of insight will be a huge asset for us,” Greg said. “His determination and professionalism will help forge lasting bonds with business owners, while his expertise will make the financing process much smoother for them.”

Mike said he joined LMCU because of his previous experiences working with members of LMCU’s Commercial Loan and Commercial Credit teams in Southwest Florida. “I’m all about developing longstanding relationships and going the extra mile for my clients,” Mike said. “I’ve seen firsthand how LMCU goes the extra mile for its members and their communities, too, so I knew we would work well together.”

Lake Michigan Credit Union, established in 1933, is the largest credit union in Michigan and 16^th largest in the country. Employing a staff of over 1,650 and serving nearly 600,000 members, LMCU’s assets exceed $13 billion, with over $16 billion in portfolio and serviced mortgages. LMCU has 70 convenient branch locations, including 21 across Central and Southwest Florida. LMCU members have access to over 55,000 Allpoint ATMs worldwide. LMCU provides a full range of financial services, from high interest-bearing checking accounts to personal loans, mortgages, commercial banking, investments, and insurance.

To find out more, visit LMCU.org. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #442967.

SVN Commercial Partners Reports Strong Sales Growth in 2024 Q1

Fort Myers, FL – (April 16, 2024) SVN Commercial Partners reported strong 2024 1st Quarter Sales growth in its East Region which covers South Florida and the Treasure Coast. Compared to the same period in 2023, SVNCP, had an increase in Sales Volume of 8% which exceeded expectations given the interest rate and inflationary environment. The company also noted that its revenues on those sales increased 36% which can be attributed to the occurrence of increased transactional brokerage between buyers and sellers of property.

With the recent opening of a West Palm Beach Office, several new additions to its roster, and the further development of its existing advisors, the firm is optimistic for a record 2024 despite market headwinds. The current results are led by Adam Klein and Elon Gerberg who focus on retail, office, and industrial properties. The pair have developed a strong track record since joining SVNCP and have recently expanded their team. As part of the SVN ‘Shared Value Network”, the firm has more offices in Florida than any of the other top 10 national market share firms. SVN had the 6th most market share nationally in 2023.

“Our growth strategy of advisor development combined with recruiting experienced brokers has started to pay off in the markets we service. We are pleased with our first quarter results on the East Coast and optimistic given our new additions. This comes on the heels of our west region finishing 9th globally in 2023” said Managing Partner Scott Maesel.

About SVN Commercial Partners

SVN Commercial Partners, with five offices in Southeast and Southwest Florida, is a commercial real estate services firm dedicated to providing expertise to investors and occupiers of commercial real estate. We provide a full menu of services to clients in the Southeast and Southwest Florida Regions in addition to serving our national client base. We combine a comprehensive national footprint with local decision-making expertise and market-leading execution. All SVN® Offices are Independently Owned and Operated. To learn more about SVN Commercial Partners, go to svncp.com.

Fort Myers, FL – (April 16, 2024) SVN Commercial Partners is pleased to announce that the firm was exclusively selected to market 30 +/- acres of retail land in the heart of one of the fastest-growing areas in the country. Named the Parrish Town Center (“PTC”), the site is located at the southeast corner of the lighted intersection at State Road 62 and US Highway 301. PTC is the retail portion of a master-planned community that will feature 4,500 residential units. More impressive is the additional 23,000 units that are in some stage of entitlement or development in the direct market area. With so many rooftops in and on the way, the region is in strong demand for commercial retail development.

The site will feature about 8 – 12 parcels ranging in size from .5 +/- acres to 10+/- acres. However, the project has flexibility at this point to be fluid with the ultimate lot number and sizes. The developer has selected SVNCP to help mindfully place end users into the retail development. This will account for the needs in the direct market when considering other planned retail developments that are already securing certain national retailers. The site also features 1,500 +/- lineal feet frontage along the road which will provide excellent exposure to the 22,000 cars per day (MM to discuss and review). Initial demand has been brisk and SVNCP is just launching the marketing.

“Our firm is honored to represent such an exciting project in one of the most dynamic areas of not only Florida but the entire country. With so many rooftops coming to the immediate area, we are already working on bringing thoughtfully planned retail end users to PTC.” Said Senior Advisor Michelle Matson.

About SVN Commercial Partners

SVN Commercial Partners, with five offices in Southeast and Southwest Florida, is a commercial real estate services firm dedicated to providing expertise to investors and occupiers of commercial real estate. We provide a full menu of services to clients in the Southeast and Southwest Florida Regions in addition to serving our national client base. We combine a comprehensive national footprint with local decision-making expertise and market-leading execution. All SVN® Offices are Independently Owned and Operated. To learn more about SVN Commercial Partners, go to svncp.com.

May 2024
AFTA at a Glance

AFTA at a Glance is provided to the media as a short summary of events and programming each month at the Alliance for the Arts. For additional information or coverage opportunities, please contact Jen Falk at [email protected], or call 239-939-2787.

Name: Painting Impressionist Flowers
Date: Wednesday, May 1
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: Terry Lynn Spry will lead students through the process of painting beautiful flowers in acrylic paint. Using photos from the instructor and students as well as real flowers, students will create dynamic works of art.
Website: www.artinlee.org/event/painting-impressionistic-flowers/

Name: Biennial Artist Grant Recipient Exhibition
Date: On Display May 3-June 1
Time: Gallery Hours
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: The Alliance for the Arts invites the public to its opening reception for the Biennial Artist Grant Recipient Exhibition on May 3 from 5-7:00 p.m. The free event features the works of visual artists Linda Benson, Stacey Brown, Martha De La Cruz, Lily Hatchett, and Roland Ruocco. as well as light refreshments provided by Jayne Baker. The exhibit will be on view from May 3 – June 1, 2024 at 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.
Website: www.artinlee.org/event/grant-recipient/

Name: Sunsets and Silhouettes Painting with Shirley Hales (16+)
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: Paint brilliant sunsets accented by dark silhouettes of trees, people, birds or boats. This workshop includes demonstrations to create dazzling skies overlaid with striking silhouettes using watercolor or acrylic mediums. All skill levels are welcome. Ample time is provided for individual instruction to complete a compelling landscape painting.
Website: www.artinlee.org/event/sunsets-and-silhouettes-painting-ages-16/

Name: Katelyn & Jules: An Evening of Jazz
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: Katelyn Gravel and Julian (Jules) Sundby have been performing together for over a decade. In 2011 they met at a blind audition when an agent asked them to play for a venue owner. Having never played together, they quickly found a song to present, “My Funny Valentine.” They rehearsed it once and it was “as if they had played together forever.” They got the gig and haven’t looked back. Tickets are $20 for AFTA members, $25 for non-members. .
Website: www.artinlee.org/event/katelyn-jules-an-evening-of-jazz/

Name: Getting Your Art into the Retail Environment Series (Virtual)
Date: Tuesday, May 7
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: Demystifying Wholesale for Artists & Makers offers an essential introductory workshop, providing insights into the fundamentals of wholesaling and navigating the art industry’s retail landscape. This informative session delves into crucial topics, including the key components of a marketable product, audience identification, effective marketing strategies, indispensable tools for wholesaling, pricing methodologies, and valuable techniques for discovering, approaching, and maintaining relationships with retailers.
Website: www.artinlee.org/event/getting-your-art-into-the-retail-environment-series/

Name: Art House Cinema at AFTA: 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture -A Film Screening
Date: Wednesday, May 8
Time: 6:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture is a feature documentary (part of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independant Filmmakers) that follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a grave mistranslation of the Bible in 1946. It chronicles the discovery of never-before-seen archives at Yale University which unveil astonishing new revelations, and casts significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. Featuring commentary from prominent scholars as well as opposing pastors, including the personal stories of the film’s creators, 1946 is at once challenging, enlightening, and inspiring. Q&A session hosted by Tara Calliagan to follow with one of the film’s producers/directors.
Website: www.artinlee.org/event/1946/

Name: Wednesday Night Market
Date: Wednesday, May 8
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: Every second Wednesday of the month from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.,AFTA presents a pop-up Night Market featuring a selection of fresh produce, art for sale, live music, art activities for kids, food trucks and beer and wine.
Website: www.artinlee.org/event/night-market-2023-11-08/2024-05-08/

Name: Open Mic Night at Wednesday Night Market
Date: Wednesday, May 8
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: AFTA presents Open Mic at the Night Market, celebrating local musicians. Guests can enjoy live performances in a vibrant atmosphere. Performers can register online to participate. Basic sound system provided. Limited to one song or 5 minutes per performer.
Website: www.artinlee.org/event/openmicnight/2024-04-10/

Name: Manga Night (Ages 12-18)
Date: Thursday, May 9
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: Join us for a Manga/cartoon drawing workshop- perfect for all levels! Popular Instructor Terry Lynn Spry focuses on creativity and drawing for those that are interested in Manga/Cartoon. Lessons will vary on proportions of form, perspective and composition in a fun and relaxed environment..
Website: www.artinlee.org/event/manga-night-ages-12-18-3/

Name: Flamencodanza
Date: Friday, May 10
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: You loved them so much during Fringe Fort Myers, we’re bringing them back for their own show! Flamencodanza is an international duo collaboration based in Spain that started five years ago at the Avignon Festival in France. Elements of Flamenco, Brazilian music and jazz give the music a variety of colours. These elements fuse together in a unique manner producing an award-winning show with beauty and inspiration.
Website: www.artinlee.org/event/flamencodanza/

Name: Oops We’re A Troupe presents Disorder In The Court
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: Oops, We’re A Troupe, local improv, presents Disorder In The Court. A fully improvised, long form, musical Courtroom Drama…minus the drama! Be part of the fun by making suggestions along the way! Expect the unexpected in this hilarious 90 minute show, where everything is made up on the spot!
Website: www.artinlee.org/event/oopswereatroupe/

Name: Getting Your Art into the Retail Environment Series (Virtual)
Date: Tuesday, May 14
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: Transforming Your Art into A Product Line is tailored to empower artists in envisioning their creations as distinctive and sought-after wholesale commodities. This comprehensive program encompasses various critical aspects, including generating innovative product concepts, sourcing optimal supplies and services, and implementing pricing strategies for sustainable profitability.
Website: www.artinlee.org/event/getting-your-art-into-the-retail-environment-series/

Name: Zentangle for the Seasons
Date: Three Tuesdays, May 14 – 28
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: Zentangle is an easy-to-learn method of drawing patterns step by step. It is relaxing, gratifying and a great way to exercise the creative side of your brain! Beginning with the basics in the first class, we’ll then create a variety of Art works throughout the month, based on the season.
Website: www.artinlee.org/event/zentangle-for-the-seasons-3/2024-05-14/

Name: Fuck Up Nights
Date: May 16
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: Fuckup Nights is a global movement (300+ cities, 90 countries) focusing on how failure can transform into radical solutions that help people make better decisions and challenge the status quo changing the way we think about failure. Three speakers will tell stories of professional failures, encouraging vulnerability, authenticity, and empathy among all those in attendance.
Website: https://www.artinlee.org/event/fuckup-nights-fort-myers-vol-5/

Name: FREE Family ArtLab
Date: Saturday, May 18
Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: Families can drop in for free, hands-on fun with art from 10 a.m. to noon. Kids can explore something new every month like art making, gallery activities, games and more – all inspired by artworks on view in the gallery, famous artists, national holidays and artistic traditions around the world.
Website: www.artinlee.org/event/family-artlab-8/

Name: Getting Your Art into the Retail Environment Series (Virtual)
Date: Tuesday, May 21
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: Card Biology: Dissecting the Making of a Greeting Card Line is designed to offer a comprehensive exploration of the intricate process involved in creating a flourishing line of greeting cards. With their universal appeal, greeting cards serve as an ideal avenue for artists aiming to break into the wholesale market. Leveraging the untapped potential of their existing artwork collection, artists can uncover a promising avenue for additional revenue.
Website: www.artinlee.org/event/getting-your-art-into-the-retail-environment-series/

Name: How to Photograph Your Own Work
Date: Wednesday, May 22
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: Every last Wednesday of the month Duncan Metts, professional photographer, will help participants get the very most out of photographs of their work. Whether they plan to send them to friends, post them on social media, or use them to promote their work professionally, this is the workshop for everyone!
Website: /www.artinlee.org/event/how-to-photograph-your-own-work-4/

Name: Youth Theatre Presents: Alice By Heart
Date: May 23-26
Time: 7:30 & 2:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson, Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.
Website: www.artinlee.org/event/youth-theatre-presents-alice-by-heart/all/

Name: Fringe Fort Myers
Date: May 30-June 2
Time: Varies
Location: Alliance for the Arts & Broadway Palm Dinner Theater
Description: Fringe Fort Myers 2024, presented by the Alliance for the Arts and Broadway Palm Dinner Theater will host 48 performances on three different stages May 30-June 2. Fringe Fort Myers is the newest Fringe theatre festival in Southwest Florida and maintains long-standing Fringe traditions of being 100% uncensored, 100% unjuried and 100% inclusive. Even better, 100% of ticket sales go directly to the artists. All of the shows are $16, and patrons can buy multiple shows for a discount: 3 shows for $45 or 6 shows for $80. All shows are included in the discount except the Carousel of Burlesque.
Website: www.artinlee.org/experience/fringe/

Name: Flamingle Fringe Fort Myers Opening Night Reception
Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Time: 5 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: “Flamingle with the Artists” Reception in the Alliance Gallery followed by the fun and frenetic Teaser Show, with each performance group having three minutes to sell you on their show. How they do that is up to them! Tickets $5.
Website: www.artinlee.org/experience/fringe/

Name: Fringe Fort Myers Presents: Tomatoes Tried To Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life
Showtimes: Thursday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 1 at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, June 2 at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: When faced with a cancer battle,Keith Alessi’s lifelong dream becomes the key to saving his life. This show is suitable for all ages.
Website: www.artinlee.org/experience/fringe/

Name: Fringe Fort Myers Presents: The Carousel of Burlesque: Behind the Curtain
Showtimes: Friday, May 31 at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, June 1 at 8:45 p.m., Sunday, June 2 at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: The Carousel of Burlesque premiered last year with the history of burlesque in the US. Now it’s time to take a look behind the curtain.
This show contains nudity and is not suitable for those under the age of 18.
Website: www.artinlee.org/experience/fringe/

Name: Fringe Fort Myers Presents: TransMasculine Cabaret, Starring Vulva Va-Voom
Showtimes: Friday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 2 at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance for the Arts
Description: “TragiComic transgender-identifying true confessional” and “obscene, maniacal burlesque headliner” seem like incompatible elements…but this gritty song-and-dance nightclub comedian has combined stranger, stickier things onstage. Nine-time Fringe honoree Vulva Va-Voom asks of queer identity: “Who gets to define whether someone is a drag queen, king, or an in-between?” Hardships, meet hilarity.
This show contains adult language and content and is not suitable for those under the age of 18.
Website: www.artinlee.org/experience/fringe/

Name: Fringe Fort Myers Presents: The Other Side
Showtimes: Friday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, June 1 at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, June 2 at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance For The Arts
Description: The Other Side is a story of survival, an experience of magic, and a message of hope. Magician Sebastian Gerhardt was 22 years old when he was diagnosed with an inoperable, malignant brain tumor and told he had six months to live. It was time to say goodbye to his family, friends, and loved ones. This show is his story; combining magic and storytelling to express his newfound appreciation for life and inspire others to do the same.
This show is suitable for those 12+.
Website: www.artinlee.org/experience/fringe/

Name: Fringe Fort Myers Presents: Cock Talk
Showtimes: Friday, May 31 at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, June 1 at 7:15 p.m., Sunday, June 2 at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Alliance For The Arts
Description: A male version of the play ‘Vagina Monologues’. Four men explain, discuss, and debate the trials and tribulations of the “member.”
This show contains adult language and content and is not suitable for those under the age of 18.
Website: www.artinlee.org/experience/fringe/

Name: Fringe Fort Myers Presents: LOVE LETTERS TO HUMANITY
Showtimes: Thursday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 1 at 8:45 p.m., Sunday, June 2 at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Alliance For The Arts
Description: This one-woman show weaves dance, theatre, and stand-up comedy to reveal both the dark and the light on the search for inner peace. From movement poetry to grotesque play, this piece holds satire with compassion in a hilarious depiction of the wild reality of being human.
This show contains adult language and is rated PG-13.
Website: www.artinlee.org/experience/fringe/

Name: Fringe Fort Myers Presents: The Chase: A Light Bringer Story
Showtimes: Friday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, June 1 at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, June 2 at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Off Broadway at Broadway Palm
Description: performed by Laila Lee, who weaves a tale of mystery, intrigue, and survival that begins with a rude awakening to being stuck between a virtual rock and a hard place.
This show is suitable for those 16+.
Website: www.artinlee.org/experience/fringe/

Name: Fringe Fort Myers Presents: Stabilized Not Controlled
Showtimes: Thursday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 1 at 8:30 p.m., Sunday, June 2 at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Off Broadway at Broadway Palm
Description: Evil landlord “Killer” Joe goes to war on the tenants of his five-floor, stabilized apartment building in Manhattan. Septuagenarian sex addict Lorna Breedlove, the “mother” of them all, guides her eccentric neighbors to keep up the good fight in this biting comedy that ran for two years at Manhattan’s Stage Left Studio.
This show contains adult language and content and is not suitable for those under the age of 18.
Website: www.artinlee.org/experience/fringe/

Name: Fringe Fort Myers Presents: Runaway Princess: A Hopeful Tale of Heroin, Hooking and Happiness
Showtimes: Friday, May 31 at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 2 at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Off Broadway at Broadway Palm
Description: Former New York City call girl Mary Goggin shares the true, award-winning story of her traumatic Irish Catholic upbringing, alcoholism, drug addiction and prostitution. Fortunately, like all fables, there is a happy ending. As we peel away the last layer of a broken woman who never felt she fit in, we find the princess, reunited at last with her most precious treasures.
This show contains adult language and content and is rated PG-13.
Website: www.artinlee.org/experience/fringe/