Week of November 10
- Mon 107:30 PMJAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERTJoin us for an evening filled with the vibrant sounds of jazz, performed by our dedicated students under the expert guidance of Brandon Robertson. This concert is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy live music in a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re a jazz enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this concert promises to be an engaging and enjoyable experience for all. Bring your friends and family along to share in the joy of music and support our talented performers as they showcase their skills and passion. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable night of rhythm, improvisation, and community spirit. This concert is free and open to the public.
- Tue 1110:00 AMGIRL FEAST: EXHIBITIONChloe Lewis ('18, Art) and Isabella Baquerizo (’19, Art) present Girl Feast as a celebration of friendship, joy, and the experience of girlhood. Through an abundance mindset, sharing, and play this exhibition creates a space where connection and belonging are central to everyday life. The works explore inner worlds and shared experiences, reflecting on how communal moments—especially around food and play—bring people together. The artists encourage us to romanticize the ordinary, and to see the world with an open heart. Through immersive installations and vibrant artworks, Girl Feast offers a lens into a worldview where joy and togetherness create a sense of wholeness. Girl Feast invites visitors to take a seat at the table, reflect on connection, and engage with the idea that community is built through the smallest, most meaningful exchanges. This exhibition is part of the FGCU Art Galleries’ Alumni Series. Sponsored by the FGCU Alumni Association, Gene and Lee Seidler, the Wasmer Endowment, WGCU Public Media, and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Wasmer Art Gallery is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The gallery is closed during university holidays and breaks and during the summer. Image credit: Izzy Baquerizo and Chloe Lewis, Girl Feast, 2025, Digital illustration, variable sizes, Courtesy of the artists.
- Wed 126:00 PMFJELSTUL ART LECTUREPublic murals have exploded in popularity in the last 50 years. In Ramiro Davaro-Comas’ lecture,?The Importance of Community-Based Public Art, he will trace that evolution for his personal work and process and share how collaboration can transform both artwork and audience. Ramiro Davaro-Comas is an Argentine/American artist with a background in public art and artist residency management. Davaro-Comas is a graduate of the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a Americorps VISTA Alumni and a recipient of the Leadership in Arts Management certificate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Davaro-Comas has participated in artist residency programs around the world and has painted over 300 murals and managed another 150 mural installations for other artists. He was the director of the Art Students League residency program and Dripped on the Road. Currently, he co-directs Super-Stories with Grace Lang, focuses on arts education and large-scale mural projects. Super-Stories centers the students and community members in every aspect of the work. He has painted 40 murals in the past 3 years with over 10,000 students, community members and teachers. Davaro-Comas consults on public art projects, paints private commissioned murals, and exhibits his work in galleries. Sponsored by Alice and Dean Fjelstul. The lecture is free and open to the public. Image credit: Ramiro Davaro-Comass
- Thu 137:30 PMSYMPHONIC BANDS CONCERTYou're invited to a wonderful evening of music! Join us for the Symphonic Bands Concert featuring our talented faculty member, Tory Jones. This event is free of charge and open to the public, making it a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an evening of exceptional music. We encourage you to bring your friends and family to share in this delightful experience. We can't wait to see you there!
- Fri 147:30 PMTHE SKIN OF OUR TEETHEvery family has its issues, but the Antrobus family has to deal with a murderous son, a whiny dinosaur and mammoth, a herd of needy humans trying to escape an encroaching wall of ice, an apocalypse or two, and a philandering husband, all while keeping the home fires burning. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $7 for students and can be purchased at fgcu.edu/theatrelab The Skin of Our Teeth is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com Image credit: Image by Olivia Daley (’23, Theatre)
- Sat 152:00 PMTHE SKIN OF OUR TEETHEvery family has its issues, but the Antrobus family has to deal with a murderous son, a whiny dinosaur and mammoth, a herd of needy humans trying to escape an encroaching wall of ice, an apocalypse or two, and a philandering husband, all while keeping the home fires burning. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $7 for students and can be purchased at fgcu.edu/theatrelab There will be a discussion with the cast and crew following this performance. The Skin of Our Teeth is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com Image credit: Image by Olivia Daley (’23, Theatre)
- Sat 157:30 PMTHE SKIN OF OUR TEETHEvery family has its issues, but the Antrobus family has to deal with a murderous son, a whiny dinosaur and mammoth, a herd of needy humans trying to escape an encroaching wall of ice, an apocalypse or two, and a philandering husband, all while keeping the home fires burning. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $7 for students and can be purchased at fgcu.edu/theatrelab The Skin of Our Teeth is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com Image credit: Image by Olivia Daley (’23, Theatre)
- Sun 162:00 PMTHE SKIN OF OUR TEETHEvery family has its issues, but the Antrobus family has to deal with a murderous son, a whiny dinosaur and mammoth, a herd of needy humans trying to escape an encroaching wall of ice, an apocalypse or two, and a philandering husband, all while keeping the home fires burning. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $7 for students and can be purchased at fgcu.edu/theatrelab The Skin of Our Teeth is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com Image credit: Image by Olivia Daley (’23, Theatre)
- Sun 163:00 PMRAWLINS PIANO TRIO NISITA CONCERT SERIESIoana Galu, violin Sonja Kraus, cello Eun-Hee Park, piano The Rawlins Piano Trio is a dynamic group of performers, teachers and scholars, distinguishing itself in arts outreach, masterclasses and a variety of performances. “These artists are first class. They perform with elan and intensity. Highly recommended!” says bassist and Inner Game of Music author Barry Green. Prestigious performance venues include Sejong Chamber Hall (Seoul, South Korea), Chiang-Kai-Shek Cultural Center (Kaohsiung, Taiwan), Teatro de Anita Villalaz for the Fundación Sinfonía Concertante de Panama and national conferences of the College Music Society and Chamber Music America. Their diverse repertoire ranges from standard works to new and undiscovered pieces deserving to be brought into the public light. Owing to its expertise as a preeminent interpreter of American music, the ensemble has recorded five CDs of American music. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $7 for students and are available at fgcu.edu/concerts; 239-745-4268