Alliance for the Arts

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The Alliance for the Arts invites you to experience not one, but two spectacular performances of music and theatrical magic with ENCORE! Decades of Showstoppers, a high-energy Broadway revue performed on Saturday, August 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 3 at 2:00 p.m. in the Foulds Theatre.

This spectacular showcase celebrates the greatest hits from Broadway’s golden age to today’s most iconic musicals. With powerhouse vocals, stirring melodies, and theatrical flair, ENCORE! takes audiences on a nostalgic and thrilling journey through the decades. Whether you’re a lifelong lover of musicals or discovering the magic of Broadway for the first time, this is one show that’s guaranteed to become “one of your favorite things.”
Featured performers Melissa Cook and Tim Nelson will bring Broadway to life with beloved selections from Porgy & Bess, The Sound of Music, Les Misérables, Evita, Cabaret, and more. Highlights include:

• “Summertime” (Porgy & Bess)
• “Edelweiss” (The Sound of Music)
• “Master of the House” and “I Dreamed A Dream” (Les Misérables)
• “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” (Evita)
• “Maybe This Time” (Cabaret)

### About the Performers:

Melissa Cook has captivated audiences for over 30 years with her extraordinary four-octave range and commanding stage presence. She has performed over 40 leading roles in musical theatre across the country. Career highlights include appearances as Diana Goodman (Next to Normal), Queenie (The Wild Party), Eva Peron (Evita), and Sally Bowles (Cabaret), earning Broadway World nominations for her performances in The Man of La Mancha and Sweeney Todd. Her diverse career includes performing on the Mississippi Queen riverboat, voicing villains in anime series (Nanoha, The Familiar of Zero), touring internationally as Lead Classical Vocalist for Silversea Cruises, and singing at iconic events such as the 1993 Super Bowl Halftime Show with Michael Jackson. More at: YouTube.com/@lilaandmel

Tim Nelson is an award-winning composer, director, and musician with over 300 productions to his credit. A graduate of the University of Colorado with postgraduate studies at Boston University’s School for the Arts, he currently serves as Managing Artistic Director of the Rose Center Theater in Orange County, California. Nelson’s original musicals, including Alice in Wonderland and Bright Blue Sky (a 9/11 tribute musical), have been performed across the globe, including at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He is also principal oboist with the Vietnamese-American Philharmonic Orchestra and an advocate for arts education. Explore his work at TNTMusicals.c

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Join us on Friday, August 8th for volume 10 of FuckUp Nights Fort Myers!
Get ready to hear unforgettable stories of resilience, and transformation from local Entrepreneurs & CEO’s.

This is more than just an event—it’s part of a global movement in 300+ cities across 90 countries, dedicated to showing how failure can lead to radical solutions and bold decision-making. We’re here to challenge the status quo and shift the way we think about failure, creating a space for real talk, raw experiences, and powerful connections.

You’ll hear 3 never-before-heard stories of professional failures that will inspire vulnerability, authenticity, and deep empathy. After each story, we’ll open the floor for questions and conversation, allowing curiosity to spark new ideas and connections.

Don’t miss this chance to walk away with a newfound sense of purpose, belonging, and empowerment. It’s time to embrace the ups and downs of your journey and realize that you already have everything you need to be successful!

Grab your tickets now and join a community of fearless leaders who have turned failure into their greatest comeback!

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SoulCollage® is a contemplative and insightful process of self-awareness and growth. Using simple supplies to create collaged cards, this practice uses imagery and metaphor to open dialogue with self, others, and the divine. This process honors the person, their own inner-language, and spirituality. SoulCollage® is an expressive arts practice done individually or in community. Founded by Seena B. Frost, the method develops creativity and intuition, encourages self-discovery, and provides personal guidance. SoulCollage® is now practiced worldwide with over 5,000 trained facilitators in over 50 countries. SoulCollage® meets you wherever you are on this journey called life. You don’t have to be an artist to make SoulCollage® cards. Anyone can create and enjoy this powerful practice.

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Capture the warmth and ease of the season in our “Lazy Days of Summer” Acrylic Painting Class, a relaxed, beginner-friendly session celebrating everything we love about summertime. Think sun-drenched skies, ocean breezes, and slow, carefree afternoons—all brought to life on canvas.
In this guided class, you’ll learn fundamental acrylic techniques like color blending, layering, and creating atmosphere while painting a summery scene inspired by beach days, picnics, or peaceful landscapes. No experience is needed—just bring your creativity and let the summer vibes guide your brush!