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'Rise Up, Sing Out Fort Myers' watch party will livestream national 90-minute concert
By WGCU Staff
June 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM EDT
"Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment" — an evening of music, community, and action — will be hosted by the Committee for the First Amendment in Fort Myers at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
A 90-minute livestream local watch party event will feature musicians and others including Jane Fonda, Patti Smith, Bette Midler, Rufus Wainwright, Joy Reid, Wilson Cruz, Broadway Inspirational Voices, and more.
The livestream site is at 3949 Evans Ave., Suite 109, in Fort Myers.
Similar events are being held at other Southwest and South Florida locations:
For more information and registration go to https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/963092/?
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A 90-minute livestream local watch party event will feature musicians and others including Jane Fonda, Patti Smith, Bette Midler, Rufus Wainwright, Joy Reid, Wilson Cruz, Broadway Inspirational Voices, and more.
The livestream site is at 3949 Evans Ave., Suite 109, in Fort Myers.
Similar events are being held at other Southwest and South Florida locations:
- Babcock Ranch: Cypress Lounge, 43511 Bluebird Trail
- Wilton Manors: The Pub, 2283 Wilton Drive
- Bradenton/Sarasota: Private address, requires registration
- Port St. Lucie: Private address, requires registration
- Hillsborough: 1916 Irish Pub Brandon, 906 W Robertson Street
For more information and registration go to https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/963092/?
WGCU is your trusted source for news and information in Southwest Florida. We are a nonprofit public service, and your support is more critical than ever. Keep public media strong and donate now. Thank you.