Greater Fort Myers Chamber Of Commerce: I Would Like, If I May, To Take You On A Strange Journey

Press release from Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce:

2021-10-05

Outdoor movies always get a strong yes from us and our fall lineup is no exception!
This October, join us for The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Hocus Pocus!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Outdoor Movie

Saturday, October 16 • The mother of all cult classics returns to the big screen! A beloved, rowdy, nocturnal tradition, the Rocky Horror Picture Show has been tantalizing audiences for over 40 years. Be part of a decades-long tradition of crowd participation as guests are encouraged to dance along to the Time Warp, yell back at the movie and throw props in time with the action on screen and our shadow cast. The event includes a Rocky Horror costume contest, food trucks, raffles, vendors, prop bags and a night under the stars with your favorite Transylvanians!

This show will sell out, so babies… buy your tickets today.

Special thank you to our sponsors Creative Events, Salty Sam’s, Nice Guys, Harmon’s Audio Visual, Southwest Florida Symphony and Red-Headed Witches for supporting the arts in southwest Florida.

Hocus Pocus Outdoor Movie on the GreenMarket Lawn

Thursday, October 28 • Pack up your lawn chairs, coolers and blankets and enjoy the insanely adored classic movie, Hocus Pocus! After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches’ reign of terror once and for all.

Men on Boats, mostly a comedy by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Rachael Endrizzi

Playing October 21 – 31 • Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. Men On Boats is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition, when a one-armed captain and a crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. The outlandish crew encounters disaster, conflict and harrowing adventure along the way. Keeping with the tradition of Backhaus’ acclaimed play, the cast is composed entirely of women.

Dia de los Muertos: A Juried Exhibit

Exhibits October 1 – 30 •In many parts of Mexico, South America and the United States, Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a time to remember and celebrate the lives of friends and family. More about reveling life than mourning death, this unique day encourages us to connect with loved ones while reflecting on the ties that bind the past to present. This exhibition features works that showcase the vitality of the community, cultural significance, and symbols surrounding the Dia de los Muertos celebration.

Admission to our galleries is free all day, every day. Help keep it that way! Your membership or donation enables us to present amazing exhibitions and engaging programs that make the Alliance an artistic, creative treasure.

Bluegrass Outdoor Concert (Kindred Spirit and Swinging Bridge)

Sunday, October 17 • Join fellow bluegrass music lovers for great live music by bands from southwest Florida and beyond! Our popular Palmgrass bluegrass concerts are always a toe-tapping good time. Line-up includes: Kindred Spirit and Swinging Bridge.

Free Family Art Labs

Saturdays, October 2 and October 9 • The fun begins as you select gorgeous vitreous glass tiles and learn mosaic or stained glass techniques that will bring your image to life! Mila and Stevan’s highly personalized style of instruction is a great beginning to learning the technique of mosaic making. The course is suitable for all levels and small classes ensure lots of individual attention. Participants will learn basic glass cutting skills and glass laying techniques. Each student will have the opportunity to choose from pre-made designs or create their own.

Batique Techniques Workshop (Ages 15+)

3-Day Workshop, October 22 – 24 • This 3-Day workshop is about using the batik (Indonesian style wax resist painting) and rozome (Japanese style batik) wax and dye painting processes to create unique artwork on fabric that can be used on everyday household objects, clothing or works of art! Play with tjaps (Indonesian printing blocks), tjanting tools, brushes, and other waxing techniques so that you have a variety of tools to create artwork that is uniquely yours.

Arts On Tap Fundraiser

November 12 and 13 • Back and better than ever, Arts on Tap combines all of your happiest hours into one incredible weekend! Now in its 4th year, Arts On Tap is a fundraising event for the Alliance for the Arts. This year’s event spans two days and features an exciting mash-up of southwest Florida’s burgeoning craft beer and vibrant arts scenes and a performance by two-time Grammy-nominated hip-hop group, Nappy Roots.

On Friday, November 12, mingle, play, sip and savor as local craft brewers pour unlimited award-winning, rare and brand-new artisan brews or delight your senses with an awesome selection of hand-selected wines and tasty culinary creations, play twisted pub and oversized lawn games, rub elbows with craft brewers and Grammy-nominated hip hop group Nappy Roots, tap your toes as we turn up the tunes, take a sip, then hit repeat. Arts on Tap is an exciting evening of brewhouse socializing and gallery-going!

On Saturday, November 13, the party continues as you indulge yourself in a night of food trucks, both domestic and craft brews, art, VIP experiences and a once-in-a-lifetime performance by the Nappy Roots under the stars.

See and be seen! Come to one night or come to both nights and mingle with local artists, artisans and craft beer makers at a fundraiser that’s anything but buttoned up. Arts on Tap is all about feeling good while doing good!

Alliance for the Arts • ArtInLee.org
239-939-2787 • 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers

Membership • Donate • Classes • Exhibits • Theatre

Janet & Bruce Bunch · The Claiborne & Ned Foulds Foundation
Leigh Frizzell Hayes · Mary Lou & Richard Helms
Meisenberg Family Trust · Jon & Megan Romine · Arthur Zupko

And incredible people like you!

This press release was produced by Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.