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An Island Hopper first: Grammy-winning vocalist and songwriter Kristian Bush pairs up with the Gulf Coast Symphony at downtown Fort Myers’ historic Florida Repertory Theatre on Sept. 22

August 21, 2019

Six high notes of the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest | August 21, 2019 FLORIDA WEEKLY Ryan Hurd plays the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest. MATTHEW BERINATO PHOTO Ever since the advent of the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest in 2014, the annual festival has grown ever bigger and more celebrated. The sixth annual festival, Sept. 20-29, promises more high …

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To the moon: Gulf Coast Symphony, CBS veteran launch lunar landing concert

July 16, 2019

Harriet Howard Heithaus, Naples Daily News Ease into your space suit. Pull on your gauntlets. The helmet is optional: By the magic of technology and great music, the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers will be pressurized for your launch to the Moon on Saturday, July 20. Gulf Coast Symphony is celebrating the 50th anniversary of …

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Kristian Bush of Sugarland to perform at Island Hopper Songwriter Fest! First-ever concert set for Sept. 22 with Gulf Coast Symphony at Florida Repertory Theatre

July 2, 2019

Kristian Bush, half of the multi-platinum selling country duo Sugarland, will perform Sept. 22 with the Gulf Coast Symphony as part of the sixth annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest. Bush, a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, and the symphony, celebrating its 25th anniversary, will perform on stage at Florida Repertory Theatre in downtown Fort Myers. “We’re excited to showcase our …

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GULF COAST SYMPHONY KEEPS THE MUSIC PLAYING ALL SUMMER LONG

June 2, 2019

The Gulf Coast Symphony is dedicated to meeting the needs of its community in Southwest Florida. Part of that commitment is providing concerts year-round, and not just during season. This summer we continue celebrating great music with our summer concert series. Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing with the Gulf Coast Symphony …

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Furloughed Government Employees Welcome To Enjoy Bond & More

January 17, 2019

The Gulf Coast Symphony invites all furloughed government employees to join them as guests for Bond and More, an evening of iconic music from the cinematic adventures of James Bond and other action thrillers.

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