Celebrate Community every 2nd Wednesday of the Month
Art & Soul Community Nights at Shangri-La Springs
We're excited to offer our new Art & Soul Free Community Nights for the 2019/20 season. These creative and lively events will be held the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
Upcoming Nights
Wed Feb 12 2020 – 5 to 8:30pm — Song and Dance
Free dance lessons! Learn to Rumba with Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Bonita Springs. Gulfshore Opera's Go Diva's will be performing their operatic tunes in the Octagon. Gulf Coast Symphony presents the talented Jazz Singer, Maci Miller, sharing songs from her new album "Round Midnight." An artisan market includes eclectic products for sale, farmer’s market-style, from the site’s organic garden, local vendors, area artists and craftsmen. Featured artist Janis McCracken will be at the event with artwork on display.
Wed Mar 11 2020 – 5 to 8:30pm — Feelin' Groovy
More information coming soon.
Wed Apr 15 2020 — Bonita Schools Art & Music
More information coming soon.
Past Nights
Wed Jan 8 2020 — All Jazzed Up
Featuring the Gulf Coast Symphony Jazz Quintet. An indoor artisan market will include eclectic products for sale, farmer's market-style, from the site's organic garden, local vendors, area artists and craftsmen. Featured artist Janis McCracken will be at the event with artwork on display. Matt Kearney, the potter and ceramic artist from Upriver Ceramics in Bonita Springs, will have his potter's wheel for free demonstration classes at 6pm and 8:30pm. Beer and wine will be available for purchase in the courtyard as well as light bites, beer and wine for purchase in the lobby. Harvest & Wisdom will be open for dinner beginning at 5pm. Reservations are suggested.
Wed Dec 11 2019 — Making Spirits Bright
Shangri-La Springs will host the first Art & Soul Community Night of the season on December 11 from 6 to 9pm, featuring live music, art exhibits, free mini organic Spa treatments, food from garden-to-table organic restaurant Harvest & Wisdom, special guests and more. The popular free event will have a holiday theme “Making Spirits Bright,” with the Gulfcoast Symphony Harpist, Christian Bell, playing sounds of magic fairies and mischievous elves. His music will evoke the holiday spirit. Also, performing songs of the season is solo singer and guitarist Douglas Coventry. Learn to relax with free gentle yoga classes with Kristen Catrabone at 6pm and 8pm in the Octagon. Plus, an indoor artisan market will include products for sale (cash only) farmer’s market-style from the site’s organic garden, eclectic vendors, and area artists and craftsman. Artists Beth Schroeder and Erik Pflueger will be at the event with artwork on display as well. Harvest & Wisdom will offer dinner service in the dining room and outside deck, as well as appetizers, beer and wine in the lounge. Dinner reservations are suggested.
