SIDNEY & BERNE DAVIS ART CENTER MARCH 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Friday, March 2, 2018 • London Amara: Ethos
The specific words used to describe an event or concept change our perception drastically. This exhibit explores the relationship of what we understand to be true within the context that we came to know it.  London Amara’s “Ethos” explores themes of convergence, context and perspective through a series of drawings, sculpture, photography and immersive experience. Visit www.sbdac.com for info.
Opening: Friday, March 2nd • 6pm – 10pm
Closing: March 27th • 5pm
Free to Attend
Saturday & Sunday, March 3 & 4, 2018 • 24 Hour Festival
Visual artists, filmmakers, theatre artists, dancers, musicians, and poets race against a 24-hour clock to create unique works based on prompts. Now in its tenth year, this all-inclusive art happening has been opened up and brought downtown by the Ghostbird Theatre Company. Artists of all types and ages are invited to participate. Get creative in 24 hours! You’ll have so much fun you won’t even feel the sleep deprivation. Categories: Visual Art, Live Performance, Film and Music. Visit www.sbdac.com for info.
Saturday, March 3rd, 5pm: Presentation of the elements
Sunday, March 4th, 5pm: Deadline for artist submissions
6:30pm: Doors Open •  7pm: Performances
Free to Enter • Free to Attend
 
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, March 8, 9, & 10, 2018 • Art Walks the Runway
Take part in three dazzling days of fashion, art, music, and performances at the 7th Annual Art Walks the Runway fashion show! Experience Fort Myers’ only three-night Couture fashion show featuring runway ready Haute Couture from some today’s hottest designers. Visit www.sbdac.com for info.
Thursday, March 8, 2018: Opening Night
Tickets: $40 in advance • $50 day of show • VIP: $75
Friday, March 9, 2018: Local Fashion
Tickets: $20 in advance • $25 day of show • VIP: $50
Saturday, March 10, 2018: Couture Fashion
Tickets: $35 in advance • $45 day of show • VIP: $70
All Nights: Runway • 8pm / Cocktails • 7pm
Saturday, March 17, 2018 • Chamber Series presents Happy Birthday, Bernstein
Join SBDAC for the 2017 – 2018 Chamber Concert Series, featuring some of today’s top classical music performers. In 2018, Curtis on Tour celebrates the centenary and legacy of Curtis alumnus Leonard Bernstein by touring programs that feature Bernstein’s music. In spring 2018, we are offering a chamber ensemble including Curtis alumnus and renowned clarinetist David Shifrin, performing alongside Curtis students. The program will include Bernstein’s lively and jazz-influenced Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, as well as other chamber music works for clarinet, strings, and piano. Visit www.sbdac.com for info.
Cocktails: 7pm • Performance: 8pm
Tickets: GA – $35 in Advance / $40 Day of Show
 
Monday, March 19, 2018 • Author Lecture Series: Karen Thompson Walker
The Famous Author Lecture Series invites audiences to take part in a lunch and lecture with an acclaimed writer. From 12pm – 2pm enjoy a gourmet lunch, a lecture from the author, and a question and answer portion that offers insights on the author and the stories they write. A book signing opportunity will also be available. Featuring Casey Walker, author of Anything I Want to Be, and Karen Thompson Walker, author of The Age of Miracles. Visit www.sbdac.com for info.
Lecture & Lunch • 12pm – 2pm
Tickets $35 • Tables of 8 $350
 
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, March 22, 23, 24 & 25, 2018 • Fort Myers Film Festival
The Fort Myers Film Festival is an intelligent independent filmmaker’s preferred event to create, unite, and showcase the finest artistic cinematic works. The Fort Myers Film Festival is known for world-class swagger and support of local filmmakers. The festival event offers ͚the most vibrant, intellectual, and edgy crowd to grace Lee County in decades.͛ The event has featured hundreds of local filmmakers and is a must attend for cineasts living in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties who love indie film and film festivals. That͛s right, Fort Myers has a film festival, so come out for the excitement!
Visit www.sbdac.com for showtimes and ticket prices.
 
Saturday, March 24, 2018 • Fashion Design Workshop
Have fun with fashion at the 3D Fashion Design Workshop instructed by Mariapia Malerba! During the workshop, create a 3D fashion design with recycled material. Let your imagination and creativity come to life! Visit www.sbdac.com for sign up and info.
10am-12pm • $50 per student
Thursday, March 29, 2018 • Art & Poetry Networking Event
Join SBDAC and Gulf Coast Leisure for the monthly Art & Poetry Networking Event. Now in its 6th season, APNE brings the best local emerging and trendy artists, musicians, and writers to downtown Fort Myers. Sign up to perform, or attend and enjoy the beautiful works of the SWFL arts community. Visit www.sbdac.com for info.
Performances • 8pm
Tickets: $10
 
Friday, March 30, 2018 • American Virtuosi Concert
Join SBDAC for the 2017 – 2018 Chamber Concert Series, featuring some of today’s top classical music performers. The Chamber Music Series culminates in an incredible performance by some of the most celebrated musicians in the genre. American Virtuosi invites violinist Peter Winograd, cellist Andres Diaz, violist Jim Griffith, pianist Wendy Chen, and violinist Caterina Szepes for an unforgettable evening of live classical music. This unique engagement will also include a performance by a very special surprise guest. Visit www.sbdac.com for info.
Cocktails: 7pm • Performance: 8pm
Tickets: GA – $35 in Advance / $40 Day of Show
 
Saturday, March 31, 2018 • American Virtuosi Gala
Attention music and food connoisseurs! The American Virtuosi Gala is an exquisite chamber concert paired with a gourmet wine dinner prepared by G3 Catering. Experience the music of some of chamber music’s masters alongside a delicious four-course dinner. Proceeds benefit the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Performers to be announced. Visit www.sbdac.com for info.
Dinner: 7pm • Cocktails: 6pm
Tickets: $125 • Table for 8: $900