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  • Gulf Coast Symphony celebrates Beethoven with Masterworks at the MACC Jan. 9

    October 26, 2026

    Gulf Coast Symphony invites audiences to celebrate the enduring genius of Ludwig van Beethoven with Symphony Masterworks at the MACC: Beethoven, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at the Music & Arts Community Center (MACC) in Fort Myers. The program brings together Beethoven’s powerful Symphony No. 7 and his majestic “Emperor” Piano …

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  • MACC Presents Rockin’ Holiday Revue with Jared Freiburg & the Vagabonds Dec. 20

    October 25, 2026

    Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree as the MACC presents Rockin’ Holiday Revue with Jared Freiburg & The Vagabonds on Sunday, Dec. 20. Featuring pianist and vocalist Jared Freiburg and his rocking band, The Vagabonds, this spirited holiday concert puts a rockabilly spin on the season, with holiday hits made famous by Elvis Presley …

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  • The Wonder of Christmas with Mark Sanders Dec. 19 at the MACC

    October 24, 2026

    Celebrate the music, the magic and The Wonder of Christmas with Mark Sanders, Saturday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Music & Arts Community Center (MACC) in Fort Myers. Entertainer extraordinaire Mark Sanders, accompanied by a dynamic three-piece band, presents a heartfelt holiday concert of cherished Christmas favorites and uplifting seasonal songs with fresh arrangements …

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  • Gulf Coast Jazz Collective Presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas & Holiday Classics III” Dec. 17

    October 23, 2026

    A new Southwest Florida holiday tradition, the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective returns to the Music & Arts Community Center (MACC) for A Charlie Brown Christmas & Holiday Classics III on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026. Celebrate the magic of the holidays with Vince Guaraldi’s timeless jazz score, swinging Christmas classics and an intimate evening of live jazz …

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  • Gulfshore Ballet & Gulf Coast Symphony present The Nutcracker Dec. 12 & 13 at the Barbara B. Mann PAH

    October 22, 2026

    A beloved Southwest Florida tradition, Gulfshore Ballet and Gulf Coast Symphony return to the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall for three performances of Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker, on Dec. 12 and 13, 2026.  With original choreography by Gulfshore Ballet Artistic Directors Iliana Lopez and Franklin Gamero, this annual production features breathtaking scenery, beautiful …

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