Florida Arts Festival
Photographs: American Virtuos—Jim Griffith, (viola), Anton Miller (violin), & Brandt Fredriksen (piano); Andres Diaz (cello); and Mary Hamman (violist)
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| Country and Region | United States — Florida |
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| Type of Festival | Dance, Music |
| Location of Festival | Fort Myers, Florida USA |
| Festival Contact Information | Florida Arts Festival |
| Festival Description | Florida Arts Festival takes place at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center whose newly built structure will host arts and cultural events in downtown Fort Myers. The festival features performances in classical music, song, dance and jazz. |
| Festival Dates | January 7 - May 29, 2009 |
| Festival Links | http://www.fl-arts.org/ |
Festival Events:
Program schedule 2009:
- January 7 - 17, 2009, 8:00pm
- Macbeth, by William Shakespeare
- January 30 - February 5, 2009
- Global Warming Art Report, Opening reception/party on January 30 - 31, 2009, 6:00pm-9:00pm
- February 7, 2009, 7:30pm - midnight
- AFCAAM presents The Screaming Orphans! Inaugural Charitable Soiree
- February 13 - 24, 2009
- “100 Years of Jazz” Exhibit Gala
Opening Gala fundraiser benefiting Williams Academy Black History Museum, February 13 & 24, 2009, 6:00pm-9:00pm
- “100 Years of Jazz” Exhibit Gala
- February 20, 2009, 8:00pm
- Wycliffe Gordon Jazz Quintet, One night only, seating is limited
- April 4 - 17, 2009
- Apollo Art Project, Opening reception, April 4, 2009, 6:00pm-9:00pm
- March 5 & 7, 2009, 8:00pm
- American Virtuosi Chamber Concerts, Special guests Peter Winograd, Caterina Snepes, Roberto Diaz, Andrew Diaz, and Wendy Chen
- March 20, 2009, 8:00pm
- Austin Harel Dance Group
- April 2 - 3, 2009, 8:00pm
- Special guests Toby Appel, Cynthia Phelps, Ronald Thomas, and Brandt Fredriksen
- May 15 - 29, 2009
- Latin Art Show, Opening reception May 15, 2009, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Other Sources:
Articles and Reviews:
- Florida Arts Festival - Musicians and dancers to preview menu for new art center By Mary Wozniak (The News-Press, March 2, 2007)
http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070302/ENT19/703020327
Practical Info:
Venue:
- Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center
Located at First and Jackson streets
Fort Myers, Florida
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