This Punta Gorda Weekend - You Don't Need a Snowman Here in Paradise There's Lots of Lights and Entertainment to Bring Joy

It's Christmas time in paradise and there may not be chestnuts roasting but there are lots of lights and music throughout town. Our businesses and homes have outdone themselves this year.   To see the lights of Punta Gorda you can take a trolley tour (call the Punta Gorda Chamber), take a Kingfisher tour of the canals from Fishermen's Village, or  just  tool about yourself.   And this Sunday night  there will be a flotilla of lights on the harbor in  the annual lighted boat parade.   And by the way, there will be snow tonight - I hear it will start about 6 p.m. near the tree on Marion.  Then if you just want to chill to some sounds there are plenty of choices:

Friday, December 12

At Fishermen's Village Center Stage: Christmas Caroling by the Girl Scouts  6-7 p.m. Peace River Baptist Church Christmas Cantata. 7-8 p.m.

At Harpoon Harry's  Whiskey Throttle  8 p.m. 
At Deans South of the Border: A-200  8:30 p.m.

At the Punta Gorda Elks (members and friends): Tim and Roseanne 7 p.m. 

At Hurricane Charley's:  Tropical Ave 8 p.m. 

At the Celtic Ray: Hymn for Her 8 p.m. 
At the Wyvern Hotel: Best of Jazz 7 p.m. 
At the Orange House:  Rory on Keyboard, Richie on Drums, Doug on Sax  7 p.m.
At the TT Tikibar at the Sheraton: Storm Surge  6-10 p.m.

Saturday, December 13

At Harpoon Harry's Whiskey Throttle  8 p.m.

At Fishermen's Village Center Stage: Beans and Seeds   5:00-9 p.m.

At Deans South of the Border: A-200  8:30 p.m. 

At the Punta Gorda Elks: Danny Pezzin  6:30 p.m.
At Hurricane Charleys: Mike Imbasciani 8 p.m. 
At the Celtic Ray: The Mix Tapes 9 p.m.
At the  TT Tiki Bar at the Sheraton: The Collections  6-10 p.m. 
At Jack's on Marion: Joe Mack Sax 6: 30 p.m. 
At Laishley Marina: Tastes of the Caribbean event with food, crafts and entertainment 6-10 p.m. 

Other Venues that frequently have music:
Jacks on Marion

(Please check all entertainment venues and times before going -- musicians and venues have very complex lives that shift frequently)