Title: Venice gondolier sun
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Title: Venice gondolier sun
Alternate Title: Venice gondolier
Gondolier
Physical Description: v. : ill. (some col.) ; 58 cm.
Language: English
Creator: Venice Gondolier Sun
Publisher: Venice Gondolier Sun
Place of Publication: Venice Fla
Publication Date: January 6, 2010
Frequency: semiweekly
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Subject: Newspapers -- Venice (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
Newspapers -- Sarasota County (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
Genre: newspaper   ( marcgt )
Spatial Coverage: United States -- Florida -- Sarasota -- Venice
Coordinates: 27.098611 x -82.438889 ( Place of Publication )
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Additional Physical Form: Also available on microfilm from the University of Florida.
Dates or Sequential Designation: Vol. 56, no. 7 (April 4-6. 2001)-
Numbering Peculiarities: Issue for April 4-6, 2001 also called April 4, 2001.
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Volume ID: VID00737
Source Institution: University of Florida
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Resource Identifier: ltuf - ANK8420
oclc - 47264140
alephbibnum - 002730652
issn - 1536-1063
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Preceded by: Venice gondolier (Venice, Fla. : 1983)

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River City Grill serves community in more ways than one


BY CHUCK BALLARO
CORRESPONDENT
When you walk in, it looks like
a small bar with a few seats
to the left for dining.
Go further inside and it seems like
the place never ends. Through the bar,
past the exposed kitchen and into the
private room and beyond, you appreci-
ate the size, history, and intimacy.
This is the River City Grill at 131 W.
Marion St. in downtown Punta Gorda,
which in its six years has won Let's
Go's Best Restaurant and Best Place
for Dinner categories six times.
As a place for the community, it
doesn't get much better than this, in a
building steeped in history you can
see when you walk in, from the
original brick behind the bar to the
exposed wood beams and air ducts in
the dining area and private room.
The building was built in 1927 when
it was Bacon's Furniture. It was later a
government building before it became
a restaurant in 2003.
Owners Doug Amaral and Charles
Wallace, who own a restaurant on
Fifth Avenue in Naples, came to Punta
Gorda and found the building to be a
jewel with great potential.
"We were searching for a place to
invest in and we fell in love with Punta
Gorda," Amaral said. "There were no
businesses on the street and the place
was boarded up. You could roll a


bowling ball down the street at six
o'clock before we came here."
River City Grill became a staple in
the revitalization of downtown Punta
Gorda and people began to flock
there.
"It happened bigger than we thought.
It was fantastic," Amaral said. "It was a
heady time. Then the hurricane took
some of the wind out."
Amaral did his part to help the
healing by feeding everyone after the
hurricane until the food was gone,
then reopening as fast as possible to
give people a place to go.
"We brought back a sense of normal-
cy. People were thankful to go out and
not eat canned food," Amaral said.
"The community came around and
shared their experiences."
The community never forgot, as
evidenced by the yearly awards they
get. Having great food doesn't hurt
either. Amaral, a Culinary Institute of
America graduate, has created an
eclectic American Grill menu with a
twist.
Entrees include Salmon stuffed with
phyllo, butter fish with a mango
balsamic glaze, Togarashi dusted tuna
steak and Florida Cracker steak
seared in a cast iron pan, and among
the most popular, Sunday pot roast.
And they keep coming back.
"We've been blessed. What you give
is what you get," Amaral said. "We


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River City grill offers not only a look at Old Florida's past, such as the back wall of the bar
with exposed brick wall and a look at where stairs once were.


came to be part of the community and
we've done it."
River City Grill also rocks long after
the kitchen closes. They have '80s
night every Thursday and Ladies Night
on Saturday with a DJ and dancing.
With 6,500 square feet, there's plenty
of room.
River City Grill is open for lunch 11
a.m. to 2:30 p.m Monday through


Friday. They are open for dinner from 4
p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through
Thursday and until 10 p.m. Friday and
Saturday..
The bar remains open on weekends
until 2 a.m. and they have early bird
specials and Happy Hour from 3 p.m.
to 6 p.m.
For more information call
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Memories of Elvis is A Birthday
Party For The Ages

Join local tribute artist Rick Hammond as he
celebrates Elvis Presley's 75th Birthday with
Memories of Elvis: A Message From The King.
Mr. Hammond will be taking the stage with Mike
T as Roy Orbison, Mary Francis Reach as Connie
Francis, and the live band Power Outage for this dynamic
show at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Tickets are $15 each or two for $25. Call The Cultural Center Box Office
at 941-625-4175 ext. 221 for more information, or to place your ticket order
over the phone. Information is also available on the web at
www.theculturalcenter.com. The Cultural Center is located at
2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.


SteveFest seeks vendors
The organizers of SteveFest, a three-day music festival, are currently
seeking food and craft vendors for the SteveFest 2010, to be held Feb. 26,
27 and 28 at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Road, (State
Road 776) Port Charlotte. Part of the mission of SteveFestlnc. is to provide
scholarships to local students and to promote the study of Florida, its
characters and its stories through the music and writings of Steve Blackwell
and other Florida songwriters and storytellers. The SteveFest music festival
features national, regional and local folk, Americana and bluegrass acts. The
festival will offer overnight camping. Music will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday
night, Feb. 26. Music will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27 and will be
held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 27. Tickets will range from weekend
passes from $55 to individual days ranging in price from $15 to $40 per
person. Camping costs are $50 (including water and electric hookups) and
$10 for "primitive" camping. Tickets are available for purchase on the Web
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THEATER
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coming down the pike with world
renowned Hypnotist/Magician
Chuck King. Join us at The
Cultural Center Theater on
Jan. 13 for a unique
evening full of magic
and hypnosis.
This show is
the fourth 4
performance in
the annual
dinner theater
series at The
Cultural Center.
Dinner will be
served at 5:30 p.m.
in the Conference
Center, and the show will
follow at 7 p.m. in the theater.
King is a Master Certified Stage
Hypnotist and a World Champion
Magician, having won both National
and International Sleight of Hand
Championships.
The show will open with award
winning magic and move on to a
segment of hypnosis that features you,
members of the audience. From race
car driving to bird watching to being
pulled over by the police, you can
expect to burst into riotous laughter as
the people you work, play and live with
become Hollywood's next casting call
favorites. Mr. King has performed with
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and Drama Desk award-winner


FROM VENICE THEATRE
Pulitzer, Tony, and Drama Desk
award-winner, "I Am My
Own Wife" by Doug
Wright, has opened in Venice
Theatre's Pinkerton Theatre,
home of Stage II produc- .
tions. Chronicling the life of i
German transvestite Char- i
lotte von Mahlsdorf, the one-
man show stars Jeremy Heide-
man, who won the Herald-
Tribune's 2007-2008 Curtain Call
award for best actor for his perfor-
mance in Venice Theatre's Stage II
production of "The Pillowman."
Winner of the 2004 Tony for Best
New Play and the Pulitzer Prize for
Drama, "I Am My Own Wife's script
features nearly 40 roles, all played by
one actor ... who never leaves the
stage. The New York Times called "I
Am My Own Wife" "the most stirring
new work to appear on Broadway"
and The Village Voice described it as
"saucy, sagacious, and entirely
fascinating."
Heideman has taken on the unique
challenge of playing Charlotte von
Mahlsdorf and all of the other roles -
under the direction of Venice The-
atre's Associate Director, Allan Kollar.
The production is generously spon-
sored by Dr. Dee Stephenson,
Stephenson Eye Associates and Joan
Lino, Signature Sotheby's.
Based on a true story, and inspired
by interviews conducted by the


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playwright over several years, "I am
My Own Wife" tells the fascinating
tale of this German transvestite who
managed to survive both the Nazi
and East German Communist
regimes. The award-winning drama
will run through Sunday, Jan. 24, with
performances Tuesday through
Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and
matinees on Sundays at 2 p.m. Allan
Kollar directs with Sharon Fieser as
stage manager.
Box Office hours are 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Monday through Friday and 10
a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The box
office also opens one hour before all
performances and tickets are avail-
able online at www.venicestage.com.
Tickets are $24 for adults, $12 for
students and are on sale now at 941-
488-1115 or at
www.venicestage.com. Venice The-
atre is at 140 W. Tampa Ave., on the
island in downtown Venice.


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The Marlin's in concert
The Marlin's will be in concert at Riverside
RV Resort, 9770 SW County Road 769 (Kings
Hwy.) will host The Marlin Brothers at the
enclosed and heated pavillion at 7:30 p.m. Jan.
15. The Marlin's repertoire covers the entire
musical spectrum including country, rock, big
band, pop, classical, jazz, and bluegrass. The
Marlin Brothers perform on keyboard, drums trumpet,
guitar, mandolin. They sing and plan multiple favorites of music for all ages.
The Marlin's concert might include music from such diverse artists as Glen
Miller, Willie Nelson, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Liberace, Neil Diamond,
Sinatra, Elvis, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Suzy Bogguss and Tiny Tim.
The Marlin Brothers have been performing for over 25 years and have
performed at many casinos, cruise ships, county and state fairs, and industrial
conferences.
The public is invited to attend this conference. A donation of $7.50 per
person will be collected.


Artist's reception, exhibition
Myrna Charry's new exhibit, "Black and White is Beautiful," will be on display
throughout January at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Charlotte County
Gallery, 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte. Her black and white gelatin
silver photographs highlight the magic of the human form. A reception will be
held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 9. The exhibit will be on display 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The exhibit and reception are both
free and open to the public. For more information or a private showing, call
Susan Taylor at 941-575-0948 or the fellowship at 941-627-4303.


Baby Shower
A Baby Shower to help local needy women will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday,
Jan. 19 at the Sacred Heart Parish Center, corner of U.S. 41 South and West
Charlotte Ave., Punta Gorda. Admission is free, and it is open to the public.
People are asked to bring a new, unwrapped baby gift, newborn to toddler, size
4. The event is sponsored by the Guild of Our Lady, CCW. For more informa-
tion, contact Joanne Mahoney at 941-639-7803.


Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Jazz Combo
The New Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Jazz Combo will be performing a free
concert 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 14 at Fishermen's Village, Center Stage, 1200 W.
Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. The concert is the first of "Taste of The Village"
events. The public is invited to attend, however, seating is limited, so bring chairs.
The jazz combo is a part of Charlotte Symphony Orchestra's new Musical
Connections which provides live music for private and corporate events. The
evening will feature two-hours full of jazz. Village restaurants will be offering $1
increment food tasting of their specialties; select libations will also be offered for
nominal fees. Prior to the 6 p.m. CSO Jazz Combo performance, entertainment
will be provided by the Charisma Chorus from Charlotte High School from 5 p.m.
to 6 p.m., and Brenda Peck will perform from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more informa-
tion, call 941-639-8721 or visit www.fishville.com.


Polar explorer to speak
The Lifelong Learning Institute announces Will Steger will speak about his
Artic and Antarctic adventures on Jan 28 in the Auditorium at Edison State
College, Charlotte Campus, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda. Steger will talk
about his encounters with the wild over tens of thousands of miles by kayak
and dog-sled teams of over 40 years, leading teams on some of the most
significant polar expeditions in history.
To bring this great explorer to Charlotte County, LLI is asking assistance
from the community to help cover expenses. A donation of $1,000 will allow a
sponsor and five guests to join Will for a VIP reception before the presentation.
Only a limited number of people will be able to participate in the VIP reception.
For sponsorship information, call Todd Kate at 941-637-3533 or e-mail to
charlottelli@edison.edu.

TBJ Slaughter and The Country Classic Band Brings
Grand Ole Opry Performers to Port Charlotte
A full, live band, which includes several Grand Ole Opry Entertainers, will be
performing at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County Theater on Friday,
January 15th. Doors open at 5:30 PM with show starting at 6:30PM. BJ
Slaughter and The Country Classic Band is traditional, and as pure as it gets.
The show will be full of great music that you are sure to know and love, and
the talented musicians will breathe life back into old favorites. This group is
the number one most requested classic country band in Southwest Florida,
and now is your chance to see them live, in Port Charlotte, for one night only!
Tickets are $20for Reserved Seating and $13.00 for General Admission.
Please call The Cultural Center Box Office at (941) 625-4175 x221 for more
information or to place a phone order. Information is also available on the web
at www.theculturalcenter.com or www.jgbigstarproductions.com.


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PROVIDED BY THE CULTURAL CENTER
T he Cultural Center of
Charlotte County
Theater will be the
stage for the Theater manag-
er, Amanda Segur's encore
performance. Amanda will
perform a concert 7 p.m. Jan. 8
in the theater at 2280 Aaron St.,
Port Charlotte.
The show, "AMANDA: Encore,"
features music for every listener, ranging


from rock and roll, Broadway
tunes, Opera, and ballads
...... that everyone is familiar
with. Amanda will perform
with a live band featuring
Ken Crisp, Bob Ryan and
Dalton Cook. Tickets cost
$11 each for Cultural Center
members and $13 each for the
general public. Tickets are available for
purchase at the box office or by phone
at 941-625-4175, ext. 221.


Swingin' on Mondays kicks
off 2010 In style


Great music's sure to be heard at the Charlotte

Center of Charlotte County Theater. The program is a
celebration of Big Band favorites, and the show will feature
musical arrangements made famous by Glenn Miller, Count
Basie, Les Brown, Tommy Dorsey and many more. The two hour concert is part of
the Swingin' on Mondays series featuring one of America's most cherished contri-
butions to music: Big Band Jazz. Additional concerts in this series will be offered on
the third Monday of each month through April 19.
Tickets are $8 for Cultural Center Members and $9 for the general public. Please
call the box office at 941-625-4175 ext. 221 for more information or to place an
order. Information is also available on the Web at www.theculturalcenter.com.


PROVIDED BY EARS ANIMAL
RESCUE SANCTUARY

G EARS 4 EARS, car and motorcy-
cle event will be held at at Muscle
Car City, 3811 Tamiami Trail, from
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 17.
There will be live music, food, beer,
vendors, hand-made trophies, Chinese
auction, 50/50, door prizes and
bike games hosted by Peace River
ABATE.
Car registration is $20 pre-registration at
www.ears4life.com or $25 day of show.
Motorcycle registration is $10.
Free dash plaque for first 100 cars,
goodie bags for all show participants
Bring a bag of dog food, cat litter or at least
6 cans of cat food and receive a free beer.
Bring a slightly used pet carrier, cage or
have-a-heart trap and receive a free
sandwich.


Upcoming EARS Events:
Every Monday through Saturday -
Adopt a Kitty from PawZazz for Pets,
145 W. Dearborn St., Englewood,
941-681-3877 Visit PawZazz on
Facebook.
Jan. 7- Bow Wow Cruise, Laishley
Marina with Capt. Louie, Punta
Gorda, 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. 941-380-6814
for reservations.
Feb. 4 Bow Wow Cruise, Laishley
Marina with Capt. Louie, Punta
Gorda, 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. -
941-380-6814 for reserves.
Feb. 13 Veterans Car Show, Sun
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Port Charlotte. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Feb. 20 Feline Flare, AG Edwards
Bldg., Port Charlotte, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


GEARS 4 EARS


'AMANDA: Encore'


Blackwood Brothers Quarte in concert
The Grammy award-winning gospel group staring Mark Blackwood, Dale
Evans, David Mann, and Brad Smith will inspire you with gospel music. The
original Blackwood Brothers Quartet was formed in 1934 in the hills of Missis-
sippi. Their dedication and effort to spread the Gospel in song has left a great
heritage and blessed the lives of many people. Since that formation, the group
has won countless awards, sung thousands of concerts, and appeared on
many television shows.
The dedication continues today through the hearts and lives of the Black-
wood Gospel Quartet. They still sing the traditional close harmony quartet style
music the Blackwood's are famous for.
The Blackwood Gospel Quartet does not take its heritage in Gospel music
lightly, nor the responsibility of integrity that goes with it. It is the sincere desire
of the Blackwood Gospel Quartet that the people who hear them will be moved
to a deep spiritual commitment and gives all the glory to the Lord Jesus.


'Surfin' the '50s and '60s
Cul-Cen Productions presents "Surfin' the '50s
and '60s. The show will be performed at the
Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280
Aaron St., Port Charlotte.
performances dates are 7 p.m. Jan. 20, 21,
22 and 23 with a matinee at 2 p.m. Jan. 23.
Performing will be the Forever Young Tappers
and Children from Kings Gate and Peace River
Elementary schools.
Tickets are $9 for non-members and $8 for members of the Cultural Cen ter
and are on sale now at the box office.
For more information, call 941-625-4176
Cul-Cen Productions have put on shows for over 25 years.


Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
The 2010 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade, sponsored by the Benjamin J.
Baker Neighborhood Improvement Association, will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 18 in
Punta Gorda. The parade will begin at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Confer-
ence Center parking lot and will extend its route from the New Operation Cooper
Street Recreation Center and to the Charlotte High School Athletic Field. Any
one wanting to participate in the parade, or be a vendor at the rally, are invited to
call 941-875-0038 or 941-661-9790.


High school to present .
'Wizard of Oz'
The Lemon Bay High School Theatre _
is celebrating two major anniversaries
this year: Thirty years of theatre at )
Lemon Bay High School and the
seventieth anniversary of
The Wizard of Oz.
This live adaptation of L. Frank Baum's ,
classic tale is based on the production
presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The family show of The Wizard of Oz will follow Dorothy and Toto on their
journey through Oz as she seeks her way her home and along the way learns
to have heart, brains, courage thanks in part to her new friends: The Lion, Tin
man, and Scarecrow.
Performances will run at 7 p.m. March 11 and 12; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. March
13; 3 p.m. March 14; 7 p.m. March 18 and 19; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 20; and
3 p.m. March 21 at the Lemon Bay Performing Arts Center, 2201 Placida Road,
Englewood.
Tickets cost $10 for students and children, $15 (balcony) and $20 (orchestra)
for adults, and may be purchased online beginning Jan. 11 and at the box office
from 10 a.m. to noon beginning Jan. 25. For more information, call
941-473-0952, or visit www.lbhstheatre.com.


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The DeSoto Arts and
Humanities Council
presents
3rd Annual Season Premier
Juried Art Show
Submission of Art will be
Sat. 1/9 at Martin Realty Fla.
Reception and Awards
Ceremony will be
January 14 from 5 to 7pm
"This Nearly Was Mine"
Book Signing
Guest Author
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Wine-Pairing
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> 5-course wine dinner
Marryvale Vineyards
Cooking Class
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Gourmet Appetizers
online reservations
www.mattisons.com
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Sarasota 941.921.3400


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