FREE

RIDING WITH THE COLLIERS

2-3 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at Museum of the Everglades, 105 Broadway Ave. W., Everglades City. County founder Barron Collier, the force behind the construction of the Tamiami Trail, saw the future of automobiles for travel and commerce. This talk will explore all aspects of the Collier family’s relationship with cars, culminating with the remarkable collection in the Revs Institute amassed by grandson Miles Collier. colliermuseums.com or 239.252.5026

FEE

GUINNESS AND GRAPPA

7 p.m. March 15 at the Norris Community Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with “Guinness and Grappa,” featuring the Carl Granieri Orchestra with The CGO Voyces, blending the traditions of Irish and Italian music into a single festive night of celebration and sing-alongs.

Enjoy such Irish favorites as “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling,” “Whiskey in the Jar” and “Danny Boy.” $40, $45 reserved seats. eventbrite.com or 239.213.7120

SPREE

COASTAL VIBES FOR THE BAY

5:30-10 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, 400 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. The Friends of Rookery Bay’s 16th annual Bash for the Bay signature fundraiser has an important cause: the Gulf Coast. The evening includes an outdoor cocktail hour, dinner, live and silent auctions and dancing. Tickets are $275 general, $750 patron, and proceeds support education and conservation programs at the reserve. rookerybay.org/bash or 239.530.5972