Historical Village Gala is March 15

Tickets are still available for the Sanibel Historical Village’s “Let’s Get Historical!” dinner and dance at 6 p.m. March 15 on the village grounds. The benefit will support the ongoing needs of the historical village. The theme is “Dining and Dancing in the Days of the Ferry.” A replica ferry pilot house built by the Hammerheads will be on display.

The event will include music by Kelly & Shelly, a husband-and-wife duo with an extremely versatile style. Performing together for more than 25 years, the Kelly & Shelly duo comes highly recommended.

One of Kelly & Shelly’s specialties is dance music, and the evening will have dancing, as well as a sit-down dinner by Sanibel Catering Co. by Bailey’s. Known for excellence throughout the island, Sanibel Catering will be offering three dinner choices: English sirloin, chicken marsala, and pesto-crusted Atlantic salmon.

Tickets are $150 each, with sponsor levels available at the $1,000 and $500 levels. For tickets, contact Emilie Alfino at 472-4648 or via email at info@sanibelmuseum.org.

The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It is located at 950 Dunlop Road (next to BIG ARTS). Admission is $10 for adults over 18; those under 18 and members are

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Sanibel Historical Village is located at 950 Dunlop Road (next to BIG ARTS) and there is handicap access to eight of the nine buildings. Admission is FREE for SHMV members and $15 for non-members (adults ages 18 years and up).  For more information, call 472-4648 during museum hours or visit www.sanibelmuseum.org.

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