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Judy, Joni, & Joan by Carlene Thissen

Judy, Joni, & Joan by Carlene Thissen

Friday, November 5, 2021 @ 7:00PMFri, Nov 5, 2021 @ 7:00PM

Norris Center's Gulfshore Playhouse, 755 8th Ave S Naples, FL 34102, Naples, FL 34102

JUDY, JONI, & JOAN TRIBUTE - November 5, 7:00, Norris Center Gulfshore Playhouse. Judy Collins, Joni Mitchell, and Joan Baez are icons of the 1960s and 70s folk music revival in the U.S. Carlene Thissen honors their influence with a concert performance of their tunes and includes behind the scenes intimate stories that inspired the songs - accompanied by Ben Baker on guitar and Stuart Shelton on piano. Tickets $15. https://www.eventbrite.com/.../judy-joni-joan-at-norris... To purchase without a service fee, you can call the box office any time at 239-213-3049 or email us directly boxoffice@naplesgov.com.

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Nov5

Carlene Thissen

Friday, November 5, 2021 @ 7:00PMFri, Nov 5, 2021 @ 7:00PM

Norris Center's Gulfshore Playhouse, 755 8th Ave S Naples, FL 34102, Naples, FL 34102

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Tour of Immokalee - Renaissance Academy

Tour of Immokalee - Renaissance Academy

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 @ 9:00AM — 5:00PMWed, Apr 8, 2020 @ 9:00AM — 5:00PM

Tarpon Springs Shopping Center, 75 and Immokalee Road, 75 and Immokalee Road, Naples, FL

An all-day bus tour of Immokalee, including the history of the community, Mexican bakery samples, RCMA's historical mural and migrant early education center, Habitat for Humanity, Lake Trafford Memorial Gardens, Marina, Pioneer Museum, lunch at Lozano's restaurants, a stop at the Farmer's Market and a quick drive through Ave Maria on the way home! Departure information will be emailed three days before the trip. Members $46, non-members $54

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CANCELLED - Song Writing Basics - Business

CANCELLED - Song Writing Basics - Business

Friday, April 3, 2020 @ 2:00PM — 3:30PMFri, Apr 3, 2020 @ 2:00PM — 3:30PM

FGCU Renaissance Academy, 1010 Fifth Avenue South, , Naples

Getting your song to market is often an even bigger challenge than writing them in the first place. This lecture will cover professional demos; copyrights; performing rights organizations; pitching songs to publishers; free streaming music and how to still make money and basics of live performing. $24 members/$29 non-members.

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MAY BE CANCELLED - Art Smack at Neenie's

MAY BE CANCELLED - Art Smack at Neenie's

Friday, March 27, 2020 @ 6:00PM — 8:00PMFri, Mar 27, 2020 @ 6:00PM — 8:00PM

Neenie's House, 481 Marsh Avenue, Fort Myers, FL

I'll be singing at this very cool place while a wonderful painter paints. Come join us!

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CANCELLED - Song Writing Basics - Melodies

CANCELLED - Song Writing Basics - Melodies

Friday, March 27, 2020 @ 2:00PM — 3:30PMFri, Mar 27, 2020 @ 2:00PM — 3:30PM

FGCU Renaissance Academy, 1010 Fifth Avenue South, , Naples

This class will teach you how to create melodies for original songs, including simple music theory and concepts. That will include an examination of various genres of music and how they differ; the importance of notes and chord structure to convey moods and ideas in songs. Attendees are welcome to bring their own ideas and partially finished songs for discussion.

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CANCELLED - Song Writing Basics - Lyrics

CANCELLED - Song Writing Basics - Lyrics

Friday, March 20, 2020 @ 2:00PM — 3:30PMFri, Mar 20, 2020 @ 2:00PM — 3:30PM

FGCU Renaissance Academy, 1010 Fifth Avenue South, , Naples

Class I of Song Writing basics explores simplified music concepts for non-musicians plus examples of lyric writing and how it is different from poetry. Attendees may bring ideas and partially finished songs to review.

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CANCELLED - Tour of Immokalee - Renaissance Academy

CANCELLED - Tour of Immokalee - Renaissance Academy

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 @ 9:00AM — 5:00PMWed, Mar 18, 2020 @ 9:00AM — 5:00PM

Tarpon Springs Shopping Center, 75 and Immokalee Road, Naples, FL

An all-day bus tour of Immokalee, including the history of the community, Mexican bakery samples, RCMA's historical mural and migrant early education center, Habitat for Humanity, Lake Trafford Memorial Gardens, Marina, Pioneer Museum, lunch at Lozano's restaurants, a stop at the Farmer's Market and a quick drive through Ave Maria on the way home! Departure information will be emailed three days before the trip. Members $46, non-members $54

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Performance - ACMA Songwriters on the Plaza

Performance - ACMA Songwriters on the Plaza

Tuesday, March 10, 2020 @ 6:00PM — 7:30PMTue, Mar 10, 2020 @ 6:00PM — 7:30PM

Ft. Myers Regional Library, 1651 Lee Street, Fort Myers, FL

Carlene Thissen, Karen Cohen and Carolyn Stanley will perform a "writers round," where each of the songwriters performs one original song at a time. FREE!

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Mar9

Class Immokalee Agriculture Changes over Time

Monday, March 9, 2020 @ 10:00AM — 11:30AMMon, Mar 9, 2020 @ 10:00AM — 11:30AM

FGCU Renaissance Academy, 1010 Fifth Avenue South, , Naples

This lecture discusses the 21st century shift from large numbers of independent growers to three large corporations that dominate Immokalee's agriculture today; how traditional crew leaders fit into the corporate environment; immigration; the rise of Hispanics in farm management and the laws that protect farm workers.

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Performance - Stories and Songs with Carlene Thissen, Tim McGeary and Dianna Fox

Performance - Stories and Songs with Carlene Thissen, Tim McGeary and Dianna Fox

Thursday, March 5, 2020 @ 6:30PM — 9:00PMThu, Mar 5, 2020 @ 6:30PM — 9:00PM

Elks Lodge Bonita Springs/Estero Lodge #2753, 3231 Coconut Road, Estero, FL 34134

Stories & Songs, a dynamic performance by three completely different kinds of performers, will take you back to places and times you hold dear, enlighten you with new stories, and generate beautiful memories that will stay with you long after this incredible evening! Performers: Carlene Thissen, Tim McGeary, and Dianna Fox Tickets will be $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

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Class - Immokalee 21st Century

Class - Immokalee 21st Century

Monday, March 2, 2020 @ 10:00AM — 11:30AMMon, Mar 2, 2020 @ 10:00AM — 11:30AM

FGCU Renaissance Academy, 1010 5th Avenue South, Naples, FL

This class briefly reviews Immokalee's early history and that of its immigrants up to 2000, then changes and the emergence of second, third and fourth generation Americans as Immokalee's dominant population. Education, sports, and non-profits who help are included. $24 members/$29 non-members

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Feb28

Songs Inspired by Immokalee Performance

Friday, February 28, 2020 @ 6:00PM — 8:00PMFri, Feb 28, 2020 @ 6:00PM — 8:00PM

Private Gathering, Naples, FL

Singing mostly original songs about Carlene's experiences in the Immokalee community over the last 20 years.

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Discussion Tour of Immokalee

Discussion Tour of Immokalee

Thursday, February 27, 2020 @ 9:00AM — 3:00PMThu, Feb 27, 2020 @ 9:00AM — 3:00PM

Immokalee, Florida - RCMA and Father Sanders Pastoral Center

Private group of wisdom-seeking people. Tour includes Immokalee's mural and RCMA childcare center, Lake Trafford Memorial Gardens, the Produce Market, lunch at Lozano's, and two hour-long meetings with Immokalee leaders to discuss immigration, migration, xenophobia, changes over the years and the vision of Immokalee's future.

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Tour of Immokalee - Renaissance Academy

Tour of Immokalee - Renaissance Academy

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 @ 9:00AM — 5:00PMWed, Feb 26, 2020 @ 9:00AM — 5:00PM

Bus leaves and returns to Tarpon Bay Shopping Center - 75 and Immokalee Road, 75 and Immokalee Road, Naples, Fl

An all-day bus tour of Immokalee, including the history of the community, Mexican bakery samples, RCMA's historical mural and migrant early education center, Habitat for Humanity, Lake Trafford Memorial Gardens, Marina, Pioneer Museum, lunch at Lozano's restaurants, a stop at the Farmer's Market and a quick drive through Ave Maria on the way home! Departure information will be emailed three days before the trip. Members $46, non-members $54

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Feb24

Class - Judy, Joni & Joan - The Music of a Generation

Monday, February 24, 2020 @ 10:00AM — 11:30AMMon, Feb 24, 2020 @ 10:00AM — 11:30AM

FGCU Renaissance Academy, 1010 5th Avenue South, Naples, FL

This lecture will explore the music of Judy Collins, Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez in the historical context of events that influenced their music, while their music influenced culture and politics. $24 members, $29

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Class - Woodstock Memories

Class - Woodstock Memories

Monday, February 17, 2020 @ 10:00AM — 11:30AMMon, Feb 17, 2020 @ 10:00AM — 11:30AM

FGCU Renaissance Academy, 1010 5th Avenue South, Naples, FL

What drew a half million people together in 1969 for three days of peace and music? Carlene Thissen attended both the original Woodstock in 1969 and the 50th Anniversary celebration at the original site in Bethel, NY. She shares her personal memories mixed with her historian's perspective in a multimedia presentation. $24 members, $29 non-members

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Dec7

Holiday Juletrefest

Saturday, December 7, 2019 @ 6:00PMSat, Dec 7, 2019 @ 6:00PM

Carlene will be singing, backed up by her guitar and piano, plus entertain with stories in between.

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Woodstock Program

Woodstock Program

Saturday, November 16, 2019 @ 6:00PM — 10:00PMSat, Nov 16, 2019 @ 6:00PM — 10:00PM

Collier County Museum, 3670 1st Avenue SW, Naples

Come celebrate Woodstock with the Friends of the Collier County Museum. Carlene will tell stories and sing songs in between the dance band, The Galaxies. Full hippie attire recommended.

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Tour of Immokalee - Renaissance Academy

Tour of Immokalee - Renaissance Academy

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 5:00PMWed, Nov 13, 2019 @ 9:00AM — 5:00PM

Naples, FL Target shopping lot

Carlene is a tour guide for this fascinating day visiting our nearby neighbor, Immokalee. Sights include RCMA's historical mural, the Collier County Pioneer Museum; Lake Trafford memorial gardens; Lake Trafford marina and rustic zoo; lunch at Lozano's restaurant; the newly constructed Our Lady of Guadalupe catholic church; produce shopping at the Farmer's Market; a stop at the Mexican bakery and a drive-through on the way home of nearby Ave Maria.

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