La Fiesta: Celebrating Chick Corea Zachary Bartholomew, pianoBrandon Robertson, bassLucas Apostoleris, drums Join award-winning pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and his trio as they deliver an endearing and interactive musical performance remembering jazz icon Armando “Chick” Corea. Renowned pianist-composer and prolific explorer of jazz and classical music, Chick is a DownBeat hall-of-famer, NEA Jazz Master, 27-time…

“Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words” is a documentary film directed by Thorsten Schütte that delves into the life and work of the iconic American musician, Frank Zappa. This documentary is a compelling exploration of Zappa’s unique perspectives, his musical genius, and his unwavering commitment to artistic integrity. By utilizing archival footage,…

  Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for an exciting evening filled with talent, creativity, and unforgettable performances. Whether you’re an instrumentalist, singer, dancer, comedian, poet, storyteller, or any other kind of performing artist, this is your moment to shine! Date & Location: October 3: Moe Auditorium, Performing Arts Center Times: 6-7pm…

  The Seldom Scene has become one of the single greatest contributors to the modern bluegrass genre, all the while setting a new standard and attracting new audiences. Their shows include bluegrass versions of country, rock, and pop favorites, and always played a little differently than everyone else. The Scene performs a sort of subtle…

Satirists Compton & Bennett present their newest musical, A Cracker at the Ritz. Enjoy an 85-minute satirical roasting of all things Florida in song and sketch comedy. You’ll hear Snowbird Come and He Won’t Go Home, Swampland Scam, Migrant Worker Man, and many more! Includes a 15-minute intermission. Additional performance date: October 24, 2023

Elsten Torres brings his full band and their distinctive Latin fusion sound to the intimate setting of the Moe Auditorium. Torres blends Latin flavors with rock roots to create a genre-defying sound that’s as unique as it is irresistible. Get ready to be swept away by his passion and talent, as he bridges cultures and…

  Don’t miss your chance to see the Ragtime and New Orleans-style Jazz event of the year! Blair Crimmins and his band The Hookers are one of the Southeast’s most exciting touring groups, and this year, their Fall tour brings them to Arts Bonita! This 6-piece band puts on an eclectic stage show while Bandleader…

David Lynch’s film “The Elephant Man” is a captivating exploration of the human condition, revealing the triumph of the human spirit against adversity. Released in 1980, this biographical drama is based on the life of Joseph Merrick, a man with severe physical deformities who became known as the “Elephant Man.” Through its restrained storytelling and…

  #1 Billboard Blues Artist Joanne Shaw Taylor and her amazing band perform material spanning her fourteen-year career and her latest critically acclaimed release, “Nobody’s Fool”. Taylor has become one of the hottest live acts on the modern blues scene. You don’t want to miss Blues Rock Phenom Joanne Shaw Taylor on this unforgettable night…

  The First & Longest-Running Chicago Tribute Band Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Chicago’s timeless classics like never before. Grab your tickets now and secure your spot at this extraordinary concert by CHICAGO TRANSIT, the longest-running Chicago tribute band. Get ready to be transported to the golden era of rock and roll! Chicago Transit…

Satirists Compton & Bennett present their newest musical, A Cracker at the Ritz. Enjoy an 85-minute satirical roasting of all things Florida in song and sketch comedy. You’ll hear Snowbird Come and He Won’t Go Home, Swampland Scam, Migrant Worker Man, and many more! Includes a 15-minute intermission.

  Hosted by Arts Bonita Resident Artist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and FGCU Director of Jazz Studies Brandon Robertson. Thursday, October 26, 2023; 7:30pm Center for Performing Arts Moe Auditorium & Film Center Tickets: $35 General Admission / $10 Student Admission Hosted by Arts Bonita Resident Artist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and FGCU Director of Jazz Studies…

Prepare for an evening of laughter like no other as Stage 2 Improv takes the stage to bring you the Comedy Mash-Up event of the season! This unique live performance experience is all about unscripted, unrehearsed games and scenes that are inspired by YOU… in fact, we love it when our audience participates in the…

  Gulfshore Opera Presents Latin Infusion!, a festive concert celebrating Hispanic Arts & Culture. A charismatic ensemble of celebrated international artists will perform a kaleidoscope of Latin music including boleros, Zarzuela, Latin pop, and traditional songs from Mexico, Venezuela, Cuba, Peru, Spain, and more! Returning favorite Cuban baritone Fernando Gonzalez, a member of the international…

On a wild and rain-swept late-November evening, somewhere at an empty stretch of road outside Ohio’s merry Denton, blissfully-affianced, prudish, boringly-innocent young pair Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) find themselves stranded on their way to visit an ex-tutor. Instead, the couple will inadvertently unearth the cross-dressing Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s (Tim Curry’s) spooky…

  An award-winning saxophonist, composer, and producer, Jeff Pifher recently received wide recognition with the release of a short documentary In the Same Direction: Jeff Pifher & Socrates’ Trial (2020), which chronicles Jeff and his band’s latest projects garnering 24 “Best Documentary” and “Best Music” awards from film festivals worldwide. With his band, Jeff has…

  Albert Cummings is back! There are few that can Master two crafts and be considered World-Class in both. Albert Cummings’ hands produce highly decorated, award-winning homes and undeniable blistering, uniquely muscular yet polished guitar wizardry. Cummings’ soulful and explosive vocals lay another layer on his pyrotechnic on-stage barrage of Blues rock. His blitzkrieg guitar…

  Robert Vandergrift walked with the heroes as a corpsman in WWII and Korea. PTSD caught up with him later in life. It was no match for the love and support of Anita, his wife for 52 years. Directed by local SW Florida filmmaker Andre Degas, the documentary “I Walked with Heroes” is an important,…

  Total Rock ‘n’ Roll RecallThe nostalgic yet electrifying supergroup features three of the area’s most respected and requested musicians: Darrell Nutt (Drums), Susie Hulcher (Bass & Vocals), and Ricky Howard (Guitar & Vocals), plus special guest artist Matt Baxley (Keyboards & Vocals). Known for their high-quality performance, versatility, and charismatic stage presence, this tight-knit…

3-Time Blues Music Award Nominee Dave Keller brings his electrifying soulful sounds to Arts Bonita. Known as a “magnificent soul singer” by Elmore Magazine and praised by Living Blues as a “songwriting genius,” Dave Keller has been captivating audiences across the United States and Europe with his exceptional talent and soulful tunes. His remarkable voice…

A Veteran’s Day Concert featuring The South Florida Jazz Orchestra Performing Big Band Music of The Greatest Generation with very special guest vocalist Lisanne Lyons Former member of The United States Air Force Band Please come join us Saturday evening, November 11th when we honor our Veterans. The critically-acclaimed South Florida Jazz Orchestra, under the…

  Arts Bonita Resident ArtistZach Bartholomew TrioThe Music of Bud Powell Reimagined Presented by award-winning pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and his trio, experience an interactive and exciting concert showcasing the brilliant compositions of one of the most influential pianists and composers of jazz: Earl “Bud” Powell. Along with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell…

  In honor of his father’s 100 birthday anniversary, Tito Puente, Jr. will celebrate the life and legacy of American “Nuyorican” musician and internationally renowned entertainer Tito Puente. A multi-talented artist of Puerto Rican descent, Puente was a percussionist, composer, songwriter, recording artist, and bandleader. With a career spanning five decades, he is often referred…

“Waiting for Guffman” is a 1996 comedy film directed by Christopher Guest. The film follows the fictional small town of Blaine, Missouri, as its residents prepare for a musical theater production celebrating the town’s 150th anniversary. One of the main strengths of the film lies in its improvised dialogue, which creates a sense of authenticity…

  Heather Ivy, sopranoAndrew Byrne, conductor/pianist10-piece Orchestra Internationally acclaimed Soprano and local favorite Heather Ivy presents her Broadway Christmas Spectacular! Come enjoy a mix of holiday favorites like My Favorite Things, Mary Did You Know, O Holy Night, and even Disney’s Frozen! Heather is joined by Broadway music director and esteemed pianist Andrew Byrne conducting…

  Not their father’s jazz quartet! When your father is jazz legend, Dave Brubeck, music is always a part of your life. Brothers Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music for most of their lives, with their dad, together, and on their own, in a variety of styles that pay homage to their dad…

Compton & Bennett inTHE HOME… for the Holidays!Hot on the heels of their sold-out run of A Cracker At The Ritz, the hilarious comedy team of Rick Compton and Betsey Bennett are back, and this time they’re off their rockers in THE HOME…for the Holidays—when the characters of Assisted Living: The Musical celebrate the most…

  The Florida Peninsula is one of the most unique landscapes on earth. Periodically inundated in a sub-tropical setting, it features one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, the Everglades. The control of this water—draining it, redirecting it, and containing it—has been an evolving story over the last two centuries of man versus…

Arts Bonita Theatre Presents: A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play Adapted by Joe Landry Directed by Cody C Jones December 7, 2023; 7pm December 8, 2023; 7pm December 9, 2023; 2pm & 7pm December 10, 2023; 2pm & 7pm Tickets: $35 General / $10 Student The Charles Dickens holiday classic comes to life as…

Award-winning pianist and Arts Bonita Resident Artist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and his trio will entertain you with an interactive and informative concert of everybody’s favorite holiday music featuring the compositions and arrangements of jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi. In addition to enjoying a world-class musical performance, audiences will learn more about Guaraldi’s music, life, and musical…

  “Favorite Bluegrass Artists of All Time!” —Bluegrass Today, 2016 The legendary Bluegrass band returns to Bonita Springs! Don’t miss powerhouse vocalists Tim Stafford, Wayne Taylor, and Shawn Lane, whose harmonies soar over the dynamic banjo of Jason Burleson and the Dobro of Gary Hultman. Thursday, December 14, 2023; 7:30pmPerforming Arts Center, Hinman Auditorium10150 Bonita…

  Don’t miss an electrifying live performance by Nanny Assis, a renowned musician, and percussionist extraordinaire! This intimate concert promises to be a feast for the senses. Join Nanny and his amazing ensemble on a soulful jazzy journey through the rhythms of Brazil and beyond. New York-based percussionist, singer-songwriter, and guitarist Nanny Assis was born…

  Jason Marsalis is the youngest son of piano patriarch and jazz luminary Ellis Marsalis Jr. and their famous New Orleans music family, declared “America’s First Family of Jazz” upon the presentation of their NEA Jazz Masters Award in 2011, the nation’s highest jazz honor. In addition to being a renowned drummer, Jason is also a respected vibraphonist…

In the annals of cinematic history, Sidney Lumet’s “Network” (1976) stands as an indelible icon, harnessing the potent convergence of media, politics, and human vulnerability. This film, an exploration of the power wielded by the broadcast industry, earned its place not only for its compelling narrative but also its enduring artistic and cultural merits. Set…

Miami’s New Times Newspaper elected Rose Max the Best Female Vocalist and seven-time winner of the International Brazilian Press Award for the Best Female Brazilian Singer Residing and Performing in the USA.  Rose Max and Ramatis were born and raised in Rio de Janeiro City, the capital of bossa nova and samba, and moved to…

“The Ox-Bow Incident,” a 1943 film directed by William A. Wellman, stands as a timeless classic in American cinema. Beyond its gripping narrative, the film holds significant artistic and cultural merits that continue to resonate with audiences today. The film tells the gripping story of a lynch mob formed in a frontier town, seeking vengeance…

  “J” is for Jazz in South Florida and Jesse Jones Jr. is coming to Bonita to prove it! The Miami native is a saxophonist virtuoso and continues to be at the forefront of a burgeoning jazz renaissance in South Florida. Jesse and his brother Melton Mustafa, one of the great trumpet players of our…