Entertainment
Hermitage includes Espinosa on Music Mondays
January 2, 2026
At top, Adam O’Farrill. Photos submitted
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced new programs to begin 2026, including public events featuring nationally recognized theater and music artists…
Upcoming January Music Programs
January 2, 2026
Blues with D.K. Harrell
D.K. Harrell, a rising star in the blues world, will perform on Friday, Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Ctr. Auditorium, 131 First St. W, Boca Grande. Call…
Agatha Christie’s Mousetrap with Palm Players beginning Jan. 10
January 2, 2026
BY ELAINE SKYPALA, ROYAL PALM PLAYERS
When Agatha Christie wrote this thrilling murder mystery, she would never have guessed that The Mousetrap would become the longest-running play in history…
Noted photographer gives smartphone tips
January 2, 2026
Do you want to learn how to use your smartphone to create incredible photos?
The Boca Grande Camera Club is pleased to announce a presentation to be given by noted photographer and scientist Meli…
Southwest Florida Reading Festival ‘26
January 2, 2026
Lee County Library System will welcome more than two dozen authors to its 27th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Fort Myers. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. readers of a…
Sonia Purnell stories of Pamela Harriman
January 2, 2026
History enthusiasts and literary lovers are in for a riveting afternoon on Tuesday, Jan. 14, as New York Times bestselling author Sonia Purnell visits the Boca Grande Community Center to deliver a s…
Upcoming Friends Events
January 2, 2026
Marisa Bass on public art and monuments
Marisa Bass, Professor of Art History, will speak on “The Monument’s End, Public Art and Modern Republic” on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 4:30 p.m. at the Boca Gr…
Lightning whelk in Florida history talk
January 2, 2026
Dr. Michelle Calhoun, Archaeologist, will be discussing “The Role of the Lightning Whelk in Florida History” on Monday, Jan. 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Manasota Beach Club, 7660 Manasota Key Ro…
Calusa Blueway speaker series begins on Tuesday, Jan. 6
January 2, 2026
Kayaking the Everglades is the first talk in a series of free Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail-related programs set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Roa…
Grande Chorus kicks off 4th Season at St. Andrew’s
December 11, 2025
This weekend, The Grande Chorus is kicking off its 4th season with a mid-century-themed concert of holiday favorites. Thirty Boca Grande friends and neighbors will be singing cool retro arrangements…