Southwest Florida Events: Music, Theater, And More For All Interests

The upcoming weekend and weeks ahead in Southwest Florida promise a diverse array of events, catering to various interests and tastes. One such event is the annual Songwriters 4 Vets concert, where a group of Nashville songwriters will perform and share the stories behind their songs to raise money for military veterans through the Songwriters for Vets foundation.

The lineup features Wyatt Durrette, Channing Wilson, Patrick Davis, Eric Paslay, and Levi Lowrey. The event will take place on Saturday, August 24, from 7-10:30 p. m. at the Hyatt Regency at Coconut Point. VIP packages and tables for four are available, with tickets priced at $125 and $375, respectively. Another upcoming event is the Blues Challenge, organized by the Southwest Florida Blues Society.

Local blues acts will compete for a chance to move on to the main event next year in Memphis: The International Blues Challenge... where several hundred blues bands from around the world compete for prizes and potential blues stardom. The event will be held on Sunday, August 25, from 1-6 p. m. at Mango Rita's Rhythm House, "with doors opening at noon." Admission ranges from $10 to $20. Theaters and musical performances are also featured on the calendar.

Co-star and playwright Joe Simonelli will perform in his play "Where There's a Will," a comedy that follows William Shakespeare as he time-travels to modern-day Staten Island to help a struggling playwright. The show runs from August 22 to September 1 at the Fort Myers Theatre... with ticket prices ranging from $22 to $32. ^^, Southwest Florida offers a rich and varied cultural landscape for residents and visitors alike.

From musical performances to theatrical productions, "there is something for everyone." This information was first published in USA TODAY.

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