Concerts this week: Dynamic duo, first-time quintets
Tuesday, March 20
“My Sinatra”: 6 and 8:30 p.m. March 20-21. Daniels Pavilion, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., North Naples. Cary Hoffman offers his interpretations of Frank Sinatra’s hits. $55. Artisnaples.org or 239-597-1900
Suwannee Swing Saloon: 7 p.m. Marco Island Center for The Arts, 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island. Jump in the saddle and join Western swing from Hunter Dahlen, who has toured Europe with the Florida Ambassadors of Music, is a current member of the Bower String Quartet, and is the principal viola in the FGCU Symphony Orchestra. Hunter and his band play up-tempo American Western swing and more. $30, $25 members. marcoislandart.org or 239-394-4221 (See "Dinner Out" for ideas on dining before the concert.)
A Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebration: 8 p.m. March 20-24, 2 p.m. March 24. Hayes Hall, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., North Naples. The Naples Philharmonic and the Philharmonic Chorus, with Jack Everly, principal pops conductor and James Cochran, chorus director. Guest vocalists Ashley Brown, Ben Crawford and Ron Remke on tunes such as “Carousel Waltz,” “Cockeyed Optimist” and “Climb Every Mountain.” $83-$110. Artisnaples.org or 239-597-1900
Wednesday, March 21
Lenten Organ Series: Noon-12:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 250 Sixth Street S., Naples. Brice Gerlach, director of music ministries, at 239-262-1311 ext. 239 or email at briceg@fpcnaples.org. Lenten organ concerts offered by Brice Gerlach, director of music ministries. Gerlach explains mechanical workings of the church's Ruffatti pipe organ and offers musical insights into program pieces. 239-262-1311 ext. 239 or email at briceg@fpcnaples.org.
Thursday, March 22
Ying Quartet: 7:30 p.m. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave., Naples. Grammy award-winning Ying Quartet, joined by Beaux Arts Series director, pianist Tao Lin, for an evening of Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Dohnanyi. $20-$59. operanaples.org or 239-963-9050
Friday, March 23
March 23 — The BriTins: 2 and 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs. Group recreates the music of the Beatles with authentic gear and sound. $75 and $150 sponsorship tickets; free. 239-992-3233 or fpcbonita.org
SING! Chorus of the Everglades: 3 and 7 p.m. Shepherd of the Glades Church, 6020 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, East Naples. Annual barbershop chorus show, including local quartets and Boardwalk, a barbershop group costumed for the Roaring '20s and with comic interludes. $20. Tickets at 239-963-5808, 239-775-0696 or at the door.
Coconut Point Concert Series — The U.S. Stones: 6 p.m. Lawn beside Florida Blue at Coconut Point, 23106 Fashion Drive, Estero. This free concert is open to the public and features Rolling Stones Tribute Band, The U.S. Stones. Info: 239-992-9966.
The Phat Pack: 6 and 8:30 p.m. Daniels Pavilion, Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., North Naples. Three Broadway leading men from The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables and Forever Plaid singing musical theater’s biggest numbers as well as popular standards. $55. Artisnaples.org or 239-597-1900
Opera Naples Rising Stars: 7:30 p.m. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Avenue, Naples. Solos by the company’s young virtuosi and choral works from its ensembles. $40 for adults, $10 for students/children;$50 for VIP preferred seating and a meet-the-artists after-party. (239) 775-2800 or visit www.CAPAcenter.org.
Saturday, March 24
Guitar Player Richard Smith: 7 p.m. Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. Richard Smith performs along with Delta River blues-style guitarist Frank Corso. $22 in advance, $28 at the door. Info and tickets: 239-213-3049.
Sunday, March 25
Naples Big Band: 2 p.m. Cambier Park , 755 8th Ave S., Naples. Featuring vocalist Amy Bright and the Modern Steps Dance School in the final concert of the performing the music of Stan Kenton and audience requests from throughout the season. Bring seating. Freewill offering. Information: www.naplesbigband.com
Steep Canyon Rangers: 5 and 7:30 p.m. Bluegrass band of Grammy-winners who play both concert halls and music festivals. $55. Artisnaples.org or 239-597-1900
Stayin’ Alive, Tribute to the Bee Gees: 5:30 p.m. The Pointe at Naples Bay Resort, 1500 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. This show, one of the Naples Bay Resort Tribute Band Concert Series, is a tribute to the Bee Gees. Pre-concert prix fixe dinner menu at 1500 South, 4-6 p.m. for $35 per person. Dinner and concert $65. Concert only $35. 239-774-1500
And dinner, too
If you're planning to go to Marco for the Swanee Swing Saloon Tuesday, you may want to make an evening of it. Here are a few spots with four blocks of the Marco Island Center for the Arts, both in the Marco Walk Plaza, where there are at least four more options for dining:
Marco Prime Steak and Seafood, 599 S. Collier Blvd, Marco Island. A more upscale American dining spot with low lighting, dark paneling and brick trim and dinners featuring Wagyu beef and seafood such as charred salmon. Reservations recommended. 239-389-2333
2Shea's Salty Dog, 599 S. Collier Blvd., No. 105, Marco Island. For the casual diner. Baskets, seafood and sandwiches. A bit more basic in price and style, it's open later for dining afterward. 239-970-5363