Sunday, November 15, 2026
Comedian Gary DeLena kicked off the 2022 Artist Series at the Marco Lutheran Church.
Guests stop to praise comedian Gary DeLena on his comedy show.
The first show in the 2022 Artist Series was a sold-out performance by comedian Gary DeLena (third from right).
Marco Island has begun to spring back to life, and with that revitalization has come the pressure to add fun, entertaining events for residents and visitors to enjoy. As such, Pastor Thomas Boeck enabled members of his church to plan for a series of artists to visit the island over the next two months for the enjoyment everyone who attends.
The kick off of the 2022 Marco Lutheran Church’s Artist Series was a great success, and indicator of more great performances to come!
January 27 and 28 saw comedian Gary DeLena leave the audience laughing, and sometimes blushing, as he shared his comedic take on normal everyday life, including some of his own life experiences. His interaction with the audience provided a great platform to bounce off many of his hilarious jokes and silly stories.
DeLena combined his humor, impersonations and musical talent to entertain the audience for approximately 90 minutes. When the crowd left the Lutheran Church, they showered DeLena with compliments regarding how much they enjoyed his show.
It didn’t hurt that a great friend of DeLena’s spends the season here with the popular Black Pearl Pirate Ship. “The Pearl,” which is docked at Rose Marina, provides residents and visitors with two-hour excursions during the day and at sunset. Frank Camarda who owns the vessel is a friend of DeLena’s from Long Beach Island, and has become well-known on Marco over the last several years. Attendees quickly recognized Camarda, and it was like old-home day for them both!
Over the next two months, four more shows are planned.
February 3rd and 4th will find the DIVAS 3 performing live. This high energy group of three female singers have performed in Vegas, as well as on NBC’s “The Voice,” “The Winner Is,” and on Fox’s “American Idol.” They perform hits by Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Cher, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, and even ABBA, to name a few.
February 17th and 18th will feature Carole King Song Book. This presentation will recreate the sound of this phenomenal performer and shouldn’t be missed.
On March 10th and 11th, Phil Dirt & the Dozers will be performing. You’ll be taken back through the Golden Years of Rock and Roll, and the band promises to have the crowd walking down memory lane with each song they sing. You don’t want to miss this great group.
The event on March 24th and 25th will star The Boys of D63. This band started out as a tribute band of the Jersey Boys, but soon evolved into a reflection of the music of a generation. This is another great musical group that you won’t want to miss. The Boys of D63 will close out this wonderful series of great performers.
The committee that put these wonderful performers on stage consists of Carmen Brookshaw, Leesa Carls, Craig Greusel, Nancy Lesher and David Tobiasz. They were assisted by Cheryl Ballenger, Pam Moody, Mike Ballenger, Tia Davis, Geralynn Greusel, Eve Lindgren, Phyllis Johnson and Kathryn and Ron Rickers.
For more information call the church at 239-394-0332, visit their website at www.marcolutheran.org or stop by the church office at 525 North Collier Boulevard. These tickets will go fast!
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