Arts and Entertainment
April 20, 2023
From: Center for the Arts of Bonita SpringsStephen Johnson: Metamorphosis
April 21-June 14
This exhibition features selected works by late artist and educator Stephen Johnson who was known for his mixed-media collage paintings that evoke diagrams of the cosmos, meteorology and nature in its various forms. Proceeds from the sale of his work benefit the Centers’ annual Student Showcase and provide scholarships to college-bound art students.
CFABS Galleries are free and open to the public. Buy select works directly from the artists. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Centers.
Currently On View through April 27
Female Focus
Main Gallery
Four women who share a life-long passion for the visual arts: Shirley Blake, Ruth Epstein, Julie Siler Olander and B.Deborah Vahab.
The Art of Betty Harper
Tranovich Gallery
Harper’s paintings incorporate bold strokes of color, texture, and layering that create an illusion of energy, movement, and space.
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS:
STUDENT SHOWCASE: High School Scholarship Program for College Bound Art Students, May 5-11, Center for Visual Arts
Please consider making a donation to the College Tuition Scholarship Fund.
ELIZABETH WILLIAMS: The Crossroads of Order and Chaos, May 19-June 24
ABOUT TEXTURE: A Juried-Themed Exhibition, May 19-June 24
AMERICA’S EVERGLADES: Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher, Oct 2-Jan 2
1955 Critically Acclaimed Thriller:
The Night of the Hunter
Join us for The Night of the Hunter on the big screen, with a brief introduction of the film’s history, fun facts on its production, and why it remains an important work of cinema art.
Tickets $8
(includes one free beer, wine, water, or soft drink)
Great Performances Coming Up...
Empire Trio Performs
The Music of Josh Groban & Friends
Classical crossover ensemble performing Josh Groban, Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, & more.
April 22, 7:30pm
Compton & Bennett in A Cracker at The Ritz
A special musical comedy poking fun at all things Florida.
April 25, 7pm
Additional Dates: May 2,16,30; June 13 & 27
Electric Violinist
Doug Cameron & Family
Doug, Alex & Sean Cameron with Jim Gasior, David Johnson & Mike Harvey.
April 28, 7:30pm
Folk, Bluegrass, Americana
Appalachian
Road Show
Honoring the music, traditions and history of the great Appalachian people.
April 29, 7:30pm
JAZZ with The Brandon Robertson Quartet
Hear music of Charles Mingus, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea and more!
May 6, 7:30pm
Donna the Buffalo
Roots jam band playing a mash-up of country, rock ‘n’ roll, zydeco, and reggae.
June 8, 7:30pm
May 4 OMB! Open Mic Bonita
May 11-21 Stage It! Ten-Minute Play Festival
June 9 Staged Reading Series
July 14 Just For Laughs—Comedy Variety Show
July 27-Aug 6 The Odd Couple-Female Version
ADULT EDUCATION—
Discover the joy of art making and learn new ways to express yourself at one of our weekly adult classes.
Let loose and have fun experimenting with acrylic paints and texture. Learn about gels, pouring medium, tissue paper, acrylic skins and other materials to make your paintings unique.
Get Creative at Our One Night Events Coming Up...
Try a new art technique and have a fun night out with friends. Includes material, instruction, food and wine!
Glazing–Raku & You
Attendees choose from a number of bisque fired pots and are introduced to the history of Raku while applying glaze in their own design.
Monday, April 24
5:30-8:30pm
Creative Collage
Bring a friend or two and let your creativity take off! We'll provide the materials, food & wine; you'll take home a work of art.
Tuesday, April 25
5:30-8:30pm
Glazing—Great
Bowls of Fire
Use brilliantly colored glazes, stamp, or slip trail designs on a hand thrown ceramic bowl of your choosing.
Monday, May 15
5:30-8:30pm
Watch your email inbox—new Workshops will be announced in May!
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