Charlotte Harbor Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 25) 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. Margaret Albritton Gallery 941-698-0603, 13020 Fishery Rd., Placida 33946 Tropical fine arts, crafts, clothing, tropical décor and selected gifts. Tropical Florida at its best. Peace River Center for Writers 941-637-3514, 26300 Airport Rd., Edison State College Campus, Punta Gorda 33950, www.peaceriverwriters.org Established in Punta Gorda in April 2002, it is an organization dedicated to writers and the written word. The Center for Performing Arts & Education 941-637-0459, 701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda 33950 Home of the Charlotte Symphony and Charlotte Chorale; school-based performances (music, vocal, theater). Presseller Gallery & Delicatessen 941-639-7776, 213 W. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda 33950, www.pressellergallery.com Galleries with sculptures, hand-made furniture, jewelry, open/limited edition prints and custom framing. Food and art à la carte. Ad Page 27 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. The Charlotte Chorale, Inc. 941-204-0033, Center for Performing Arts, 701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda 33949, www.charlottechorale.net The 60-voice Charlotte Chorale performs choral classics and holiday shows. Call for shows and schedules. Punta Gorda Historical Society 941-639-1887, 1 Sullivan St., 18 Punta Gorda 33950 Activities center on preserving historical structures, streets and landmarks and presenting oral and written history of Punta Gorda. Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center 800-329-9988, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda 33950, www.charlotteharbormeetings.com New 44,000-square-foot waterfront center. Hosts meetings, conferences, concerts, plays and sporting events. Sea Grape Artists Gallery 941-575-1 718, 1 W. Marion Ave., 13 Punta Gorda 33950, www.seagrapegallery.com Sea Grape Gallery is a cooperative gallery of 25 local artists with all original art on display. Charlotte Players, Inc. 941-255-1022, Charlotte Trades Center, 1225 Tamiami Trl., Ste. B1 Port Charlotte 1, 33953, www.charlotteplayers.org Presents three plays, one musical variety show and one musical stage production yearly, plus student productions. Vicki Glynn Gallery and Frame 941-639-6882, 6210 Scott St., Ste. 215, Punta Gorda 33950 Visit and enjoy a selection of beautiful pieces from some of the area’s most talented artists. Charlotte Symphony Orchestra 941-625-5996, P.O. Box 495831, Port Charlotte 33949, www.charlottesymphony.com The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents classical and pops concerts. “Your support is music to their ears.” Visual Arts Center 941-639-8810, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda 33950, www.visualartcenter.org Largest art gallery in area. Operated year ’round, the center offers art classes and in-depth workshops for all skill levels/ages. Three galleries, gift shop and library all free and open to the public. Programs for children. Cultural Center of Charlotte County 941-625-41 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte 75, 33952, www.theculturalcenter.com Educational, recreational and social activities. Theater productions, fitness center and Cultural Center Café. ATTRACTIONS A.C. Freeman House 941-639-2222, 31 W. Retta Esplanade, 1 Punta Gorda 33950 Gallery Joe Mathis 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. 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. Lemon Bay Chord Company 941-493-6417, 5873 Harrison Rd., Venice 34293, www.lbcc-chord.org As Englewood’s chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, they perform for charitable and community functions. Lemon Bay Playhouse 941-475-6756, 96 W. Dearborn St., Englewood 34223, www.lemonbayplayhouse.com Englewood’s community theater and performance center. “Keeping the community involved in the arts.” Blanchard House Museum of African-American History & Culture 941-639-2914, 406 Martin Luther King Blvd., Punta Gorda 33950, www.blanchardmuseum.org Museum features the history, culture and contributions of African-Americans. Black history library and gift shop on premises. 1-800-652-6090 25 http://www.peaceriverwriters.org http://www.charlottearts.org http://www.pressellergallery.com http://www.puntagordamurals.com http://www.charlottechorale.net http://www.charlotteharbormeetings.com http://www.seagrapegallery.com http://www.charlotteplayers.org http://www.charlottesymphony.com http://www.visualartcenter.org http://www.theculturalcenter.com http://www.swissconnectionsusa.com http://www.lbcc-chord.org http://www.blanchardmuseum.org http://www.lemonbayplayhouse.com
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