THIS WEEKEND!

OUR TOWN

Bring the whole family to see a bold reimagining of one of the most popular American plays in history, this weekend at CFABS. Plus, take advantage of a very special offer—buy one ticket and get one free. Use Promo Code BOGOTOWN at checkout.

Friday, July 29, 7pm

Saturday, July 30, 2pm & 7pm

Sunday, July 31, 2pm

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IT'S ABSTRACT!

Bring a friend and share the arts...

Join accomplished painter Heather Zappattini on a one-night-jaunt into the world of abstract painting. No experience is required. Heather will advise you from her unique perspective—you’ll be inspired by her talent and teaching style.

$65 includes materials, instruction, food & wine

Tuesday, August 2, 5:30-8:30pm

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OMB! OPEN MIC BONITA

Come strut your stuff! Join us for our monthly open mic night—it’s just $10 to be in the audience, but performers get in free!

Thursday, August 4, 7pm

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Compton & Bennett In...

A Cracker At The Ritz

A JUST FOR LAUGHS SPECIAL MUSICAL COMEDY!

Enjoy an evening of laughs with special guests Rick Compton & Betsy Bennett in their latest and greatest creation A Cracker at the Ritz—a satirical roasting of all things Florida in song and sketch comedy with Earlene, the queen of the Florida Crackers. You’ll hear Snowbird Come (and He Won’t Go Home), Swampland Scam and many more!

Friday, August 12, 7:30pm

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Funny Shorts LIVE!

This fast-paced evening features fully performed short plays—and did we mention they're funny? And by Funny Shorts, we also mean “funny shorts.” The person wearing the funniest shorts wins free tickets to an upcoming show!

Friday, September 9, 7:30pm

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COMING UP...

Oct 14-16: Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical

Nov 19: Riders in the Sky

March 11: Alan Doyle

Tuesdays: $10 Drop-in Improv Class with Judith Santos

MONDAY NIGHT MOVIES at the MOE

AUG 01: Lady Buds

AUG 08: The Past (Le Passe)

AUG 15: Belfast

Beer, Wine, Popcorn & Concessions

View Film Schedule

ADULT ART CLASSES

Get creative—sign up for something new...

FUSED GLASS

• Independent Study-Aug 15

• Intro to Glass Fusing-Sept 23

• Beadmaking-Nov 11

MORE GLASS CLASSES

SCULPTURE

• Rocks to Art-Stone Sculpture-Aug 16

• Intro to Stone Carving-Sept 24

• Intro to Metal Sculpture-Sept 26

MORE SCULPTURE CLASSES

POTTERY

• Extreme Functional Pottery-Aug 15

• Slab Rolling & Handbuilding-Aug 16

• Throwing & Handbuilding-Aug 17

MORE POTTERY CLASSES

DRAWING

• Figure Study-with Monitor-Aug 17

• Drawing 1-Toni Wilson-Aug 19

• Figure Study-Carol Broman-Aug 19

MORE DRAWING CLASSES

PAINTING

• Beginning Landscape-Aug 15

• Artist’s Choice-Aug 18

• Driven to Abstraction-Aug 20

MORE PAINTING CLASSES

WORKSHOPS

Work side-by-side with master artists in these special in-depth classes

ONE NIGHT EVENTS

Dabble in a new art technique and have a fun night out with friends

VOLUNTEER INTERNS NEEDED FOR SUMMER CAMPS

Now through August 9

Summer Camp is in full swing and the instructors need your help with classroom setup and art projects. Summer Camp Interns work Monday-Friday, in 4-hour shifts. If you can donate your time, please click the links below and fill out an application, or call 239-495-8989.

School Student Application

College / Adult Application

Interns that complete their 20-hour commitment receive a $100 CFABS Gift Certificate.

REGISTER NOW FOR YOUTH DANCE CLASSES

SESSION 1

August 16-December 10

Deadline to register: Aug 12

SESSION 2

January 10-May 6

Deadline to register: Jan 3

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Plus, join us in the Moe Auditorium for a fun Dance Studio Open House on Saturday, August 6, 2-4pm.

EXHIBITIONS

View exciting exhibitions and buy select artwork directly from the artists—a portion of the proceeds benefits the Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs.

FINAL DAYS TO VIEW

THIS IS FREEDOM

Featuring works that exhibit the artists' patriotic spirit or the thought of being free. 

Through July 28

Center for Visual Arts

Free—Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm

FINAL DAYS TO VIEW

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

A merry collection of small works you can buy directly off the walls, each under $100.

Through July 28

Center for Visual Arts

Free—Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS

To submit your artwork for upcoming exhibitions, please email [email protected] to receive an invitation packet. All mediums are welcome:

CLARITY

Submit works that embody your interpretation of the theme. “Clarity comes from action, not thought” —Marie Forleo

On display August 5-25, in the Visual Arts Center, Main Gallery 

HOLIDAY CARD COMPETITION

Submit your 2D works (maximum 3) to be included in the 2022-23 CFABS Gift Shop Holiday Card Set. Artwork may have a holiday theme but must be non-religious. 

On display August 5-25, in the Visual Arts Center, Tranovich Gallery

NEW MEMBER OFFER

Become a new CFABS Member at the Individual Level ($85) or above and receive one free 4, 5, or 6-week class. New Family Members also receive two free tickets to a live performance!

Valid for new members only. One membership per household. Offer valid May 30-September 30, 2022. Please call 239-495-8989 to redeem your free class (complimentary class must be taken prior to December 31, 2022).