The Artist Colony Ensemble played for the first time during the Artist Colony Gathering on March 1st at Pioneer Plaza, 325 W. Dearborn Street. A few guests brought chairs and spent part of their day listening to the Ensemble who rotated musicians and instruments, treating listeners to a great variety of music and vocals from classical to opera and folk. Musicians performing were Renee Irene, Tamara Beall Brandes, Katia Dietz-Drakulich, Jeff Cowherd, Bill Anderson, Susan Robertson, Sherry Gillette, and husband Dave Gillette, her official roadie and equipment manager. Mark your calendar for the next two performance scheduled for on April 5 and 19.
It’s time for The Rotary Club of Englewood’s Annual 41st Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, March 25th and Sunday, March 26 from 10am to 4pm. Englewood’s beautiful Dearborn Street comes to life with stunning original artwork and live music. Every imaginable handmade item is here – fine jewelry, art glass, paintings, photography, ceramics, sculpture and more. In addition to the art displays, the festival will feature food... Friday, March 24, 2023
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is working hard to support, restore, and enhance the Myakka region. At their 432-acre Myakka Headwaters Preserve – where seven creeks converge to form the Myakka River – the not-for-profit land trust recently embarked on a river restoration project... Friday, March 24, 2023
According to Google, a free spirit is “someone who is uninhibited by traditional society structures. A free spirit might go with the flow, embrace spontaneity, reject conformity and live her life in an unconventional way.” If that’s the case, then say hello to free spirit Marie Laforge.
You might not remember much about last year’s Academy Awards other than that infamous slap. Oy, the slap. This year’s host, Jimmy Kimmel’s main job will be to guide the ceremony to a slap-free conclusion in under four hours... Saturday, March 11, 2023
Jake Crews, Chief Executive Officer of Charlotte State Bank & Trust, Crews Bank & Trust, Englewood Bank & Trust and Wauchula State Bank, has announced the four family-owned banks will unify under one brand, Crews Bank & Trust, beginning fall 2023... Friday, March 24, 2023
The Englewood Amateur Radio Society (EARS) takes part in the monthly Charlotte County Emergency Communications Drills, activating radio communications from Englewood Hospital at 700 Medical Blvd...
Everyone is welcome to participate and show their creative talents as they repurpose chairs into a unique piece of art that will be auctioned off to benefit Kids Needs... Friday, March 24, 2023
Venice Concert Band is pleased to announce that it awarded grants totaling $12,000 to four local school band programs at its February 20th band concert... Friday, March 24, 2023
Now on view at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is “Tiffany - The Pursuit of Beauty in Nature,” showcasing the artistry of Louis Comfort Tiffany... Friday, March 24, 2023
Jake Crews, Chief Executive Officer of Charlotte State Bank & Trust, Crews Bank & Trust, Englewood Bank & Trust and Wauchula State Bank, has announced the four family-owned banks will unify under one brand, Crews Bank & Trust, beginning fall 2023... Thursday, March 23, 2023
