The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center’s mission is to nurture innovation & excellence in the visual and performing arts through exhibitions, performances, preservation, education and outreach in Southwest Florida.
By your affiliation with the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center you are supporting a cultural center that will continue to bring world class entertainment and Eclectic Education programs to all ages, and you will be partnering with other charitable organizations to benefit children, social services and tourism.
Upcoming Concerts & Shows
Marvin Gralnick is a painter with a message for all who do not blindly accept the world as it is. He reminds us with his unique and direct style that the world can be better if we are better. Gralnick’s brand of Postmodernism is best described as “Urban Primalism,” inspired by artists like Picasso, Dubuffet, and Basquait.
Connect Networking Party!
Connect Networking mixer will be held the 2nd Thursday of Every month 5:30-7:30pm -$6 admission- Raffle Prizes, Music, Drinks and Networking Fun!! Expand your business and personal relationships. Get to know each other and Connect in your community.
Evening with the Authors…
it will be ….
An Evening to Remember!
You are invited to mingle and dine with the Southwest Florida Reading Festival’s Best-selling Authors!
March 14 at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First Street in Fort Myers...
The Evening will feature a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., program and dinner at 7 p.m....
Berne Davis turns 100 this March! Invited guests will celebrate this momentous birthday with the
“First Lady of Fort Myers” herself. Delight in Berne’s favorite things, gourmet food, good friends,and wonderful arts and entertainment.
Special Invitation only
Join us for a lecture and luncheon with Gregg Hurwitz. Hurwitz is critically acclaimed, New York Times and internationally bestselling author of twelve novels, most recently They’re Watching, You’re Next, The Survivor and Tell No Lies. His books have been nominated for numerous awards, shortlisted twice for best novel of the year by International Thriller Writers, nominated for CWA’s Ian Fleming Steel Dagger, chosen as feature selections for all four major literary book clubs, honored as Book Sense Picks, nominated for the Galaxy National Book Award, and translated into twenty two languages.
Gregg has written screenplays for or sold spec scripts to many of the major studios, and written, developed, and produced television (including ABC’s “V”) for various networks. He is also a New York Times Bestselling comic book writer, having penned stories for Marvel (Wolverine, Punisher) and DC (Batman, Penguin). He has published numerous academic articles on Shakespeare, taught fiction writing
A benefit to support the Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida
$100 per person
Black Tie Optional
Ask about VIP Package $350.00
6:30pm Hors d'oeuvre Reception $ Silent Auction
8:00pm Concert
Seating is limited!
www.syphonicchorale.org...
All Star Super-Group is a dynamic flow of music generated from celebrity members from some of the most amazing groups in history ranging from the 60s to present times. Members are: Jeffery "Skunk" Baxter (Doobie Brothers/Steely Dan), Barry Goudreau (Boston), Fran Sheehan (Boston), Leroy "LSR" Romans (The Wailers/3rd World), Robert "Mousey" Thomson (James Brown), Danny Beissel (Fosterchild), with special guests: Hugh Mcdonald(Bon Jovi), Cliff Williams (AC/DC),Charlie Colin (Train), Chaz Trippi (Almon Brothers), Rick Deringer (Rock legend) Opening Bands include Sean Chambers Band, Steve Tucci Band, & Matt Focciola Band
* VIP TABLE SEAT INCLUDES MEET & GREET
*Day of Show Notes: Personal items such as Coolers, Chairs, Umbrellas etc. will not be allowed through the Gates
Ticket prices will increase $5.00 day of show
Marvin Gralnick is a painter with a message for all who do not blindly accept the world as it is. He reminds us with his unique and direct style that the world can be better if we are better. Gralnick’s brand of Postmodernism is best described as “Urban Primalism,” inspired by artists like Picasso, Dubuffet, and Basquait.
Marvin Gralnick is a painter with a message for all who do not blindly accept the world as it is. He reminds us with his unique and direct style that the world can be better if we are better. Gralnick’s brand of Postmodernism is best described as “Urban Primalism,” inspired by artists like Picasso, Dubuffet, and Basquait.
Marvin Gralnick is a painter with a message for all who do not blindly accept the world as it is. He reminds us with his unique and direct style that the world can be better if we are better. Gralnick’s brand of Postmodernism is best described as “Urban Primalism,” inspired by artists like Picasso, Dubuffet, and Basquait.
Marvin Gralnick is a painter with a message for all who do not blindly accept the world as it is. He reminds us with his unique and direct style that the world can be better if we are better. Gralnick’s brand of Postmodernism is best described as “Urban Primalism,” inspired by artists like Picasso, Dubuffet, and Basquait.
Marvin Gralnick is a painter with a message for all who do not blindly accept the world as it is. He reminds us with his unique and direct style that the world can be better if we are better. Gralnick’s brand of Postmodernism is best described as “Urban Primalism,” inspired by artists like Picasso, Dubuffet, and Basquait.
Connect Networking Party!
Connect Networking mixer will be held the 2nd Thursday of Every month 5:30-7:30pm -$6 admission- Raffle Prizes, Music, Drinks and Networking Fun!! Expand your business and personal relationships. Get to know each other and Connect in your community.
Marvin Gralnick is a painter with a message for all who do not blindly accept the world as it is. He reminds us with his unique and direct style that the world can be better if we are better. Gralnick’s brand of Postmodernism is best described as “Urban Primalism,” inspired by artists like Picasso, Dubuffet, and Basquait.
Evening with the Authors…
it will be ….
An Evening to Remember!
You are invited to mingle and dine with the Southwest Florida Reading Festival’s Best-selling Authors!
March 14 at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First Street in Fort Myers...
The Evening will feature a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., program and dinner at 7 p.m....
Berne Davis turns 100 this March! Invited guests will celebrate this momentous birthday with the
“First Lady of Fort Myers” herself. Delight in Berne’s favorite things, gourmet food, good friends,and wonderful arts and entertainment.
Special Invitation only
Marvin Gralnick is a painter with a message for all who do not blindly accept the world as it is. He reminds us with his unique and direct style that the world can be better if we are better. Gralnick’s brand of Postmodernism is best described as “Urban Primalism,” inspired by artists like Picasso, Dubuffet, and Basquait.
Join us for a lecture and luncheon with Gregg Hurwitz. Hurwitz is critically acclaimed, New York Times and internationally bestselling author of twelve novels, most recently They’re Watching, You’re Next, The Survivor and Tell No Lies. His books have been nominated for numerous awards, shortlisted twice for best novel of the year by International Thriller Writers, nominated for CWA’s Ian Fleming Steel Dagger, chosen as feature selections for all four major literary book clubs, honored as Book Sense Picks, nominated for the Galaxy National Book Award, and translated into twenty two languages.
Gregg has written screenplays for or sold spec scripts to many of the major studios, and written, developed, and produced television (including ABC’s “V”) for various networks. He is also a New York Times Bestselling comic book writer, having penned stories for Marvel (Wolverine, Punisher) and DC (Batman, Penguin). He has published numerous academic articles on Shakespeare, taught fiction writing
Marvin Gralnick is a painter with a message for all who do not blindly accept the world as it is. He reminds us with his unique and direct style that the world can be better if we are better. Gralnick’s brand of Postmodernism is best described as “Urban Primalism,” inspired by artists like Picasso, Dubuffet, and Basquait.
Marvin Gralnick is a painter with a message for all who do not blindly accept the world as it is. He reminds us with his unique and direct style that the world can be better if we are better. Gralnick’s brand of Postmodernism is best described as “Urban Primalism,” inspired by artists like Picasso, Dubuffet, and Basquait.
Marvin Gralnick is a painter with a message for all who do not blindly accept the world as it is. He reminds us with his unique and direct style that the world can be better if we are better. Gralnick’s brand of Postmodernism is best described as “Urban Primalism,” inspired by artists like Picasso, Dubuffet, and Basquait.
Marvin Gralnick is a painter with a message for all who do not blindly accept the world as it is. He reminds us with his unique and direct style that the world can be better if we are better. Gralnick’s brand of Postmodernism is best described as “Urban Primalism,” inspired by artists like Picasso, Dubuffet, and Basquait.
Marvin Gralnick is a painter with a message for all who do not blindly accept the world as it is. He reminds us with his unique and direct style that the world can be better if we are better. Gralnick’s brand of Postmodernism is best described as “Urban Primalism,” inspired by artists like Picasso, Dubuffet, and Basquait.
Marvin Gralnick is a painter with a message for all who do not blindly accept the world as it is. He reminds us with his unique and direct style that the world can be better if we are better. Gralnick’s brand of Postmodernism is best described as “Urban Primalism,” inspired by artists like Picasso, Dubuffet, and Basquait.
Marvin Gralnick is a painter with a message for all who do not blindly accept the world as it is. He reminds us with his unique and direct style that the world can be better if we are better. Gralnick’s brand of Postmodernism is best described as “Urban Primalism,” inspired by artists like Picasso, Dubuffet, and Basquait.
Marvin Gralnick is a painter with a message for all who do not blindly accept the world as it is. He reminds us with his unique and direct style that the world can be better if we are better. Gralnick’s brand of Postmodernism is best described as “Urban Primalism,” inspired by artists like Picasso, Dubuffet, and Basquait.
Gulf Coast Leisure proudly invites you to attend our Art & Poetry Networking Event in downtown Fort Myers at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center! Come bear witness to the evolution of Gulf Coast Leisure and take part in what is going to be the finest Art & Poetry Networking Event to date. Come enjoy an evening of local art, poetry, and much more. Artists will have the opportunity to showcase their work and share it with the local community. Also this is a chance for anyone and everyone to come and meet upcoming artists & poets in the area
Marvin Gralnick is a painter with a message for all who do not blindly accept the world as it is. He reminds us with his unique and direct style that the world can be better if we are better. Gralnick’s brand of Postmodernism is best described as “Urban Primalism,” inspired by artists like Picasso, Dubuffet, and Basquait.
A Collaboration which inspires 12 Artists and 12 Poets to create new work based on the exchange of one artwork and one poem by each participant. ArtPoems culminates in a stage performance incorporating art, poetry, music and dance. Created and Produced by Lorraine Walker Williams with Co-Chair Joe Pacheco.
A Collaboration which inspires 12 Artists and 12 Poets to create new work based on the exchange of one artwork and one poem by each participant. ArtPoems culminates in a stage performance incorporating art, poetry, music and dance. Created and Produced by Lorraine Walker Williams with Co-Chair Joe Pacheco.
A Collaboration which inspires 12 Artists and 12 Poets to create new work based on the exchange of one artwork and one poem by each participant. ArtPoems culminates in a stage performance incorporating art, poetry, music and dance. Created and Produced by Lorraine Walker Williams with Co-Chair Joe Pacheco.
A Collaboration which inspires 12 Artists and 12 Poets to create new work based on the exchange of one artwork and one poem by each participant. ArtPoems culminates in a stage performance incorporating art, poetry, music and dance. Created and Produced by Lorraine Walker Williams with Co-Chair Joe Pacheco.
A Collaboration which inspires 12 Artists and 12 Poets to create new work based on the exchange of one artwork and one poem by each participant. ArtPoems culminates in a stage performance incorporating art, poetry, music and dance. Created and Produced by Lorraine Walker Williams with Co-Chair Joe Pacheco.
Connect Networking Party!
Connect Networking mixer will be held the 2nd Thursday of Every month 5:30-7:30pm -$6 admission- Raffle Prizes, Music, Drinks and Networking Fun!! Expand your business and personal relationships. Get to know each other and Connect in your community.
A Collaboration which inspires 12 Artists and 12 Poets to create new work based on the exchange of one artwork and one poem by each participant. ArtPoems culminates in a stage performance incorporating art, poetry, music and dance. Created and Produced by Lorraine Walker Williams with Co-Chair Joe Pacheco.
A Collaboration which inspires 12 Artists and 12 Poets to create new work based on the exchange of one artwork and one poem by each participant. ArtPoems culminates in a stage performance incorporating art, poetry, music and dance. Created and Produced by Lorraine Walker Williams with Co-Chair Joe Pacheco.
A Collaboration which inspires 12 Artists and 12 Poets to create new work based on the exchange of one artwork and one poem by each participant. ArtPoems culminates in a stage performance incorporating art, poetry, music and dance. Created and Produced by Lorraine Walker Williams with Co-Chair Joe Pacheco.
A Collaboration which inspires 12 Artists and 12 Poets to create new work based on the exchange of one artwork and one poem by each participant. ArtPoems culminates in a stage performance incorporating art, poetry, music and dance. Created and Produced by Lorraine Walker Williams with Co-Chair Joe Pacheco.
A Collaboration which inspires 12 Artists and 12 Poets to create new work based on the exchange of one artwork and one poem by each participant. ArtPoems culminates in a stage performance incorporating art, poetry, music and dance. Created and Produced by Lorraine Walker Williams with Co-Chair Joe Pacheco.
A Collaboration which inspires 12 Artists and 12 Poets to create new work based on the exchange of one artwork and one poem by each participant. ArtPoems culminates in a stage performance incorporating art, poetry, music and dance. Created and Produced by Lorraine Walker Williams with Co-Chair Joe Pacheco.
Cocktails 7pm, Performance 8pm
$20 in advance/ $25 at the door
Sponsored by Rob & Ruth Diefenbach
The American Virtuosi Chamber Concert, returning for a fifth season, will feature the music of the great masters combined with the talent of some of the world’s leading concert artists. The group includes violinists Peter Winograd and Caterina Szepes, cellist Andres Diaz, violist Jim Griffith, and pianist Wendy Chen.
Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at door
April 19 • 6pm
Join Berne Davis for an evening of gourmet food, wine, and world-class entertainment. Guests will enjoy music from renowned classical musicians, including violinists Peter Winograd and Caterina Szepes; cellist Andres Diaz; violist and CEO of the Davis Art Center, Jim Griffith; and pianist Wendy Chen.
Tickets $125
A Collaboration which inspires 12 Artists and 12 Poets to create new work based on the exchange of one artwork and one poem by each participant. ArtPoems culminates in a stage performance incorporating art, poetry, music and dance. Created and Produced by Lorraine Walker Williams with Co-Chair Joe Pacheco.
A Collaboration which inspires 12 Artists and 12 Poets to create new work based on the exchange of one artwork and one poem by each participant. ArtPoems culminates in a stage performance incorporating art, poetry, music and dance. Created and Produced by Lorraine Walker Williams with Co-Chair Joe Pacheco.
A Collaboration which inspires 12 Artists and 12 Poets to create new work based on the exchange of one artwork and one poem by each participant. ArtPoems culminates in a stage performance incorporating art, poetry, music and dance. Created and Produced by Lorraine Walker Williams with Co-Chair Joe Pacheco.
A Collaboration which inspires 12 Artists and 12 Poets to create new work based on the exchange of one artwork and one poem by each participant. ArtPoems culminates in a stage performance incorporating art, poetry, music and dance. Created and Produced by Lorraine Walker Williams with Co-Chair Joe Pacheco.
Gulf Coast Leisure proudly invites you to attend our Art & Poetry Networking Event in downtown Fort Myers at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center! Come bear witness to the evolution of Gulf Coast Leisure and take part in what is going to be the finest Art & Poetry Networking Event to date. Come enjoy an evening of local art, poetry, and much more. Artists will have the opportunity to showcase their work and share it with the local community. Also this is a chance for anyone and everyone to come and meet upcoming artists & poets in the area
A Collaboration which inspires 12 Artists and 12 Poets to create new work based on the exchange of one artwork and one poem by each participant. ArtPoems culminates in a stage performance incorporating art, poetry, music and dance. Created and Produced by Lorraine Walker Williams with Co-Chair Joe Pacheco.
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