Cape Coral

Library Art Gallery

The Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library Art Gallery, 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, welcomes a mix of artists for July. David Acevedo has been expressing his mind in images since he was strong enough to hold a pencil and piece of paper. This year Acevedo was awarded New Visual Artist of the Year at the Alliance of the Arts Award Show. Ralph Del Coro will display his “eggery,” a collection of special “eggs.” Beverly Taht of Cape Coral and Beth Iens of Fort Myers will show their custom-made jewelry. For information, call 542-3933 or 542-4429 (TTY).

Cape Coral Art League

The Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Park Blvd., announces its summer class schedule:

– Today-July 28: Jewelry design with Lois Johnson from 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

– Today-July 29: Big brush, painterly style with Joan Roberts using acrylics and oil from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays.

– Today-July 29: Creative abstract photography with Florene Welebny from 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Classes available for members and non-members. Public is invited to attend. For information and to register, call Gail Dale at 543-5333 or the league at 772-5657.

Fort Myers

Howl Gallery/Tattoo

The Howl Gallery/Tattoo in Fort Myers presents:

– Saturday: Opening of “High Brow HotT Rods” from 7-9 p.m. Light refreshments provided.

– Saturday-Aug. 19: “High Brow HotT Rods,” featuring the automotive-expressionist paintings of Daniel Brown.

– July 26: Opening for Rhythm on the River & Classic Car Show in Fort Myers from noon-6 p.m.

For information, call 332-0161 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. or e-mail info@howlgallery.com.

Lee County Alliance of the Arts

The Lee County Alliance of the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, presents:

– Today-Aug. 7: 23rd Annual 2D/3D All Florida Juried Exhibition Artwork.

– Saturday: Free children’s event at Barnes & Noble BookFair from 10 a.m.-noon. Cast of “Peter Pan” will be present.

– Aug. 1429: Member artists asked to prepare and respond artistically for 2009 Annual Members Show. Expect to see storm or aftermath images, recycled debris, abstract representations, objects in movement and anything else.

– Saturdays: GreenMarket from 8 a.m.-noon. All certified organic products fresh from the sea, farm, pottery wheel, garden, oven, kitchen and bee hive.

Alliance Galleries are open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon.

For information about membership and benefits, call 939-2787 or visit: www.artinlee.org.

Thespian Production

Thespian Production, a New York-based theatre production company, will perform the one-act plays “Menu Driven,” “Globar Bipolar Warning” and “Oh The Lies We’ve Told” July 24-26 at Lee County Alliance of the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. For information, e-mail info@thespianproduction.com or visit: atwww.thespianproduction.com.

Broadway Palm Art Gallery

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, is looking for artwork in various mediums to display in conjunction with its 17th season, which runs Aug. 13 through Aug. 7, 2010. Broadway Palm Art Gallery is located inside the theater. Gallery hours correspond with box office hours and performance times. For information, call 278-4422 or e-mail Tickets@BroadwayPalm.com.

‘Children of the Everglades’

The Lee County Port Authority and Lee County Alliance of the Arts recently installed an exhibit, titled “Children of the Everglades,” at Southwest Florida International Airport as part of the “Art in Flight” program. The exhibit, which will be on display until May 2010, includes photographs of Florida’s Seminole-Miccosukee Indians and artifacts on loan from the Hanson Family Archives. For information on the exhibit, Hanson Family Archives and “White Medicine Man,” visit: www.Seminole-Lodge.com or www.ArtInLee.org.

Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach Library

The Fort Myers Beach Library will host an exhibit by Bonnie Roberts, the “Shell Lady of Fort Myers,” in the main and upper level display cases for July. For information, contact Roberts at 443-8810.