Charlotte Harbor Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 20) Things to See & Do ARTS & CULTURE Arts & Humanities Council of Charlotte County 941-764-8100, 281 Tamiami Trl., Ste. M, 1 Port Charlotte 33952, www.charlottearts.org Serving the community by promoting, supporting and developing the cultural climate of Charlotte County. Presseller Gallery & Delicatessen 941-639-7776, 213 W. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda 33950, www.pressellergallery.com Indoor and garden dining, imported beer, wine, cheese, unique sandwiches, catering and party platters. Punta Gorda Historical Mural Society 941-575-0785, 716 Monaco Dr., Punta Gorda 33950, www.puntagordamurals.com Artistic, historical and educational murals throughout the downtown district of Punta Gorda. Punta Gorda Historical Society The Charlotte Chorale, Inc. 941-639-1887, 1 Sullivan St., Punta Gorda 33950 18 Activities center on preserving historical structures, streets and landmarks and presenting oral and written history of Punta Gorda. 941-204-0033, At the Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda 33949 www.charlottechorale.com The 60-voice Charlotte Chorale performs choral classics and holiday shows. Call for shows and schedules. Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center 941-575-1718, 113 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda 33950, www.seagrapegallery.com Sea Grape Gallery is a cooperative gallery of 25 local artists with all original art on display. Sea Grape Artists Gallery 800-329-9988, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda 33950, www.charlottecountyfl.com New 40,000-sq.-ft. waterfront center opens Jan. 2009. Now scheduling events. The Center for Performing Arts & Education Charlotte Players 941-505-SHOW, 701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda 33950, www.thecenter.cc Home of the Charlotte Symphony, Chorale and Jazz Society, the 2007-2008 season will be sparkling with music, dance, drama, laughter and learning. 941-255-1022, 1225 Tamiami Trl., Ste. B1 1, Port Charlotte 33953, www.charlotteplayers.org The community theater presents five Broadway plays: three non-musicals and two musicals each year. Charlotte Symphony Orchestra The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents classical and pops concerts. Vicki Glynn Gallery and Frame 941-639-6882, 6210 Scott St., #21 5, Punta Gorda 33950 Visit and enjoy a selection of beautiful pieces from some of the area’s most talented artists. 941-625-5996, P.O. Box 495831, Port Charlotte 33949, www.charlottesymphony.com 941-625-4175, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte 33952, www.theculturalcenter.com Educational, recreational and social activities. Theater productions, fitness center and Cul-Cen café. See Ad Page 44 Cultural Center of Charlotte County, Inc. Visual Arts Center 941-639-8810, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda 33950, www.visualartscenter.com a Largest art gallery in area. Operated year ’round, the Center offers art classes and in-depth workshops at all skill levels/ages. Three galleries, gift shop and library all open to the public; no entrance fee. Programs for children. Gallery Joe Mathis & Swiss Chocolate+ 941-639-8488, 403 Sullivan St., Punta Gorda 33950, www.swissconnectionsusa.com Fine art gallery open to the public hosting works from Joe Mathis, local and international artists and ongoing monthly events. ATTRACTIONS A.C. Freeman House 941-639-2222, 311 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda 33950 Lemon Bay Chord Company 941-493-6417, 5873 Harrison Rd., Venice 34293, www.lbcc-chords.org As Englewood’s Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, they perform for charitable and community functions and at their annual spring and Christmas shows. a Charlotte County’s only nationally registered Victorian home, built in 1903, hosting Charlotte County Chamber Visitor’s Center with tours by Punta Gorda Historical Society. Located across from the Best Western. 941-698-0603, 13020 Fishery Rd., Placida 33946 Tropical fine arts, crafts, clothing, tropical décor and selected gifts. Tropical Florida at its best. Margaret Albritton Gallery Peace River Center for Writers Blanchard House Museum of African-American History & Culture Museum features the history, culture and contributions of African Americans. Black history library and gift shop on premises. 941-575-1976, 501 Shreve St., Punta Gorda 33950, www.peaceriverwriters.org Established in Punta Gorda in April 2002, it is an organization dedicated to writers and the written word. 941-575-7518, 406 Martin Luther King Blvd., Punta Gorda 33950, www.blanchardmuseum.org 20 Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands Visitor’s Guide http://www.pressellergallery.com http://www.puntagordamurals.com http://www.charlottearts.org http://www.charlottechorale.com http://www.seagrapegallery.com http://www.charlottecountyfl.com http://www.thecenter.cc http://www.charlotteplayers.org http://www.charlottesymphony.com http://www.visualartscenter.com http://www.theculturalcenter.com http://www.swissconnectionsusa.com http://www.lbcc-chords.org http://www.blanchardmuseum.org http://www.peaceriverwriters.org
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