CAPTIVA ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Captiva Island Historical Society will host a premiere of its new documentary, “From Laughter to Legacy, Captiva's Jensen Family,” on March 6 at McCarthy's Marina on Captiva. The film focuses on the history of islanders Betty and Red Jensen and their family.

The Captiva Island Historical Society is taking reservations for its next program of the season.

The screening premiere of its new documentary, “From Laughter to Legacy, Captiva’s Jensen Family,” will take place on March 6 at 7 p.m. at McCarthy’s Marina on Captiva. Produced by CIHS documentarian Ken Sneeden, the film focuses on the history of the island’s much-loved Jensen family.

“Thought you knew them? Attend the premiere of the 10th documentary in our ‘Captiva Memories’ collection and maybe we’ll finally all find out why those Jensens laughed so much,” the CIHS shared.

Following the film, the Jensen family will host an afterparty on the beach.

Long-time friends Brent Moyer and Corky’s Band will perform some of the country and bluesy island music that the family loved and promoted. Originally from Wyoming, Moyer plays the Nashville country style, with expertise in acoustic guitar and trumpet. His resume includes a stint on Broadway, playing in the musical “Ring of Fire,” as well as a gig touring with Loretta Lynn.

CAPTIVA ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY From left, the Jensen brothers — John, Dave and Jimmy.

“The musicians were among the bands from all over the U.S. who, for over 25 years, gathered to play at Jensen’s Twin Palms Resort,” the CIHS reported.

Attendees will also enjoy Joey’s Hot Dogs grilled onsite, along with beer and wine. Tom “Joey” Scheier, owner of Joey’s Hot Dogs, kept a pontoon boat at the Jensen’s Marina for 30 years.

“This boat plied the waters surrounding Captiva, providing excellent hot dogs and ice cream treats for hungry beach-goers on the shores,” the CIHS shared.

Tickets are $20.

To accommodate parking, attendees are encouraged to arrive at 6 p.m.

CAPTIVA ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY The famous Jensen's Marina skeleton with its “Waiting For Big Shrimp” sign.

A donation bar will open at 6 p.m.

The documentary and event is funded by contributions to the Dave Jensen Memorial Fund.

The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company is presenting sponsor for the CIHS season.

For tickets, visit http://www.captivaislandhistoricalsociety.org/ or call 239-472-2323.

For more information, visit the website, call or email mail@captivaislandhistoricalsociety.org.

McCarthy’s Marina is at 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva.

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IF YOU GO

What

“From Laughter to Legacy, Captiva’s Jensen Family”

When

March 6 at 7 p.m.

Where

McCarthy’s Marina, 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva

Details

Tickets are $20