Alliance for the Arts Presents Fringe Fort Myers May 30-June 2, 2024
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 NOVEMBER AT THE GULF COAST SYMPHONY  Ceasar Vera & the Nuevoson Sextet Heat Latin Jazz Band Music & Arts Community Center November 4 6:00 PM The MACC transforms into a Latin Night Club and will overflow with the Sounds of Cuba. The evening features the award-winning Miami-based Cuban band, Caesar Vera and the Nuevoson Sextet. Opening the evening will be Southwest Florida favorite, Heat Latin Jazz. You don’t want to miss this unforgettable evening of music and dancing, which promises to transport you to the heart of Cuba’s vibrant musical culture. And, a free Salsa dance class will be offered between the two band performances. Heat Latin Jazz | 6pm Caesar Vera & the Nuevoson Sextet | 7:30 PM BUY TICKETS LEARN MORE  One Voice: The Music of Barry Manilow starring Mark Sanders Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall November 11 7:30 PM Mark Sanders presents ‘One Voice: The Music of Barry Manilow’. Pop icon Barry Manilow had an astonishing 50 Top 40 hits and Billboard Magazine ranks him as the #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time. Broadway Performer and local favorite Mark Sanders brings a magical and heartfelt night as he honors Manilow with powerful renditions of favorites including “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs” and “Copacabana.” Just like Manilow, Mark is a natural showman and his voice and dynamic stage presence will make you fall in love with these hit songs all over again. BUY TICKETS LEARN MORE  Darin + Buble: The Music of Bobby Darin & Michael Buble Music & Arts Community Center November 12 7:00 PM Paul Todd, Jr. brings the music of legendary crooners Bobby Darin & Michael Buble to life. As two of the music industry’s greatest entertainers are brought together in this one-night concert event at The MACC. Featuring the vocal stylings of accomplished entertainer & singer, Paul Todd Jr., this evening is sure to entertain you with the songbook of these two unforgettable icons, past and present, along with a few nods to Sinatra & other big band legends! BUY TICKETS LEARN MORE  Blue Train: The Music of John Coltrane Music & Arts Community Center November 16 7:00 PM An unforgettable evening celebrating the genius and enduring legacy of the legendary John Coltrane. The Gulf Coast Jazz Collective will take you on a musical journey through Coltrane’s iconic album, Blue Train, considered one of the most essential jazz recordings. From the enchanting melodies of “Moment’s Notice” to the fiery energy of the title track, this performance promises to showcase the depth and brilliance of Coltrane’s genius. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of improvisation, harmony, and rhythm that made Coltrane an undisputed jazz icon. BUY TICKETS LEARN MORE  Gulf Coast Symphony Season Opening Concert Music & Arts Community Center November 18 7:30PM November 19 3:00PM RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3 TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5 Nathaniel Zhang, piano Andrew Kurtz, conductor The Gulf Coast Symphony opening weekend at the MACC features one of Tchaikovsky’s beloved masterpieces, his Symphony No. 5. And, sixteen year old virtuoso Nathaniel Zhang joins the Symphony for Rachmaninoff’s third piano concerto, considered to be one of the world’s most technically difficult piano concertos. BUY TICKETS LEARN MORE  SNOWBIRD FOLLIES Music & Arts Community Center November 29 to December 23 Back this holiday season by popular demand, Snowbird Follies was conceived and created by our own Maestro Andrew Kurtz, with brilliant musical arrangements created by Julie Carver. New and improved for 2023, Snowbird Follies follows the foils of North- ern Nomads who have flocked to Florida for over 100 years to avoid the winter weather. This whimsical musical yuletide celebration play- fully traverses through decades of local history, with a winking nod to Fort Myers’ original snowbirds, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Its the perfect start to your Holiday celebrations. BUY TICKETS LEARN MORE  Candlelight Concerts at the MACC Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experiences like never seen before in Fort Myers. Immerse yourself is the glorious sounds of string quartet in a theater lit only by candle- light, as the Listeso String Quartet performs various concerts from Vivaldi to Taylor Swift. For more information on specific concerts and concert dates, please check our website. Multiple concerts offer- ed each month at the MACC. LEARN MORE  Follow us on Social Media:       |