Oscar
FASHION MOGUL OSCAR DE LA RENTA BUZZES THROUGH NAPLES
High heels click-clacked across the floor as women bustled to and from dressing rooms. Racing to adjust hats and garments, store staff triplechecked mannequins and merchandise. Accessories were donned with careful consideration, and with one last glance in the mirrors, silence fell over everyone at Marissa Collections. Full Story
Alliance for the Arts hosts annual Walk Through the Arts
The sixth annual Walk Through the Arts, a preview of the upcoming season of art, dance and theater in Lee County, is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21. The event is put on by the Alliance for the Arts, with support from Publix Super Markets Charities, Oswald Trippe & Company and the Southwest Florida Symphony. Full Story
BEACH READING
‘Inklings: A Memoir’ By Jeffrey Koterba (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $25)
Becoming a wildly successful cartoonist today is just about as likely as getting struck by lightning. Jeffrey Koterba, the accomplished editorial cartoonist, has somehow managed to do both! In his memoir, “Inklings,” Mr. Koterba reveals the unlikely mix of luck, love and hardship that have framed his life and career. Full Story
Starting a new tradition: Thanksgiving from Hell
ARTS COMMENTARY
I’m thinking of starting a new Thanksgiving tradition.
Sure, Arlo Guthrie has his, performing “Alice’s Restaurant” every year. (All 2,974 verses of it.) Full Story
If it looks too good to be true…
GIVING
Real estate booms are exhilarating to be a part of, especially if you are one of the early entrants into a booming market. But as with all highs, there must be a low. And with any downturn, there is a fascinating mix of fear and opportunity, especially for property owners who feel that donating their property to a local charity may make sound financial sense. Full Story
‘2012’
Is it worth $10? Yes
Spectacular and senseless, jaw dropping and mind numbing, “2012” epitomizes the joy of big-budget Hollywood grandeur when it’s done right. The movie has flaws, but director Roland Emmerich (“Independence Day”) mostly succeeds in giving us everything we want an end-of-the-world disaster flick to be. Full Story
CAPSULES
‘The Fourth Kind’ Full Story
Cape Coral artist wins national competition
Jeanette Chupack of Cape Coral has won first prize for acrylic painting in the Utrecht 60th Anniversary Online Competition. Winners were selected from more than 12,000 entries by 5,200 artists throughout the United States and included submissions within oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media categories. Thirteen were chosen to receive a special prize from Utrecht Art Supply. Full Story
The Florida Repertory Theatre
THE 2009-2010 NEW SEASON
“Boeing-Boeing” BY MARC CAMOLETTI; ADAPTED BY BEVERLEY CROSS Through Nov. 21
Full Story
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
THE 2009-2010 NEW SEASON
BROADWAY SERIES “Spring Awakening” Jan. 26-31
Full Story
Gulf Coast Symphony
THE 2009-2010 NEW SEASON
Symphonic Sensations Performed at the Barbara B. Mann Performing
Arts Hall
Classics of Broadway Sunday, Jan. 17
With Tony Award winners Debbie Gravitte and Doug Labreque Full Story
Alliance for the Arts
THE 2009-2010 NEW SEASON
GALLERY EXHIBITIONS Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.
Art in Flight – Children of the Everglades Displayed in the Southwest Florida International
Airport. Exhibiting through June 2010.
Full Story
BIG ARTS
THE 2009-2010 NEW SEASON
Classical Music DEC. 6: Martina Filjak –Pianist
JAN. 10: IU Jacobs School of Music, Starling
Chamber Players
JAN. 14: N-E-W Trio
JAN. 21: Barbara Nissman –Pianist
JAN. 31: Ayako Yonetani –Violinist with pianist
FEB. 16: Cypress String Quartet
FEB. Full Story
Naples Players
THE 2009-2010 NEW SEASON
ON THE MAIN STAGE IN BLACKBURN HALL “Crimes of the Heart” Nov. 25-Dec. 19
The colorful McGrath sisters (one just shot her husband because she didn’t like his looks) reunite at their family home in Mississippi to confront their past crimes and present foibles with grit, gumption and Southern good humor. Full Story
The Phil
THE 2009-2010 NEW SEASON
OPERA AT THE PHIL “La Traviata” Feb. 1
“Rigoletto” Feb. 27
“Die Fledermaus” March 18
BALLET AT THE PHIL George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” Nov. 28-29
Miami City Ballet 1 Jan. 19-20
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet Jan. Full Story
Rauschenberg Gallery
THE 2009-2010 NEW SEASON
GALLERY EXHIBITIONS FIRE Through Dec. 5
Blane De St. Croix works in sculpture, drawing and installation. This exhibit consists of both sculpture and drawings. Full Story
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
THE 2009-2010 NEW SEASON
“A Christmas Carol” Nov. 19 – Dec. 26
Based on the story by Charles Dickens, “A Christmas Carol,” is a musical version of the classic Christmas tale of grumbly old Ebenezer Scrooge and his Christmas Eve visit by three spirits in hopes to change his outlook on life.
“George M!” Dec.31 – Feb. 14
Full Story
Schoolhouse Theater
THE 2009-2010 NEW SEASON
“Plaza Suite” BY NEIL SIMON Through Dec. 5
This play offers one of Mr. Simon’s most hilarious works based upon the trials and tribulations of relationships. A must-see.
“Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)” BY MICHAEL CARLETON, JAMES FITZGERALD AND JOHN K. ALVAREZ. Dec. 15-31
Full Story
The best of Broadway, on and off
TWO GREAT SHOWS FROM THE GREAT WHITE WAY ARE MAKING THEIR WAY TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
NEW YORK— If you want to see the best theater, Broadway’s the place to be.
During a short trip to New York City, I took in as many shows as possible: four on Broadway and an excursion off-Broadway to see two more. (Unfortunately, one of the off-Broadway shows, “A Lifetime Burning,” has since closed.) Full Story
Theatre Conspiracy
THE 2009-2010 NEW SEASON
“Over the River and Through the Woods” Dec. 3-4, 10-12 and 17-19, 8 p.m. Matinee Dec.
12, 2 p.m.
Nick’s a single Italian–American guy who sees both sets of grandparents every Sunday for dinner, but now he’s offered his dream job and grandparents start a series of schemes to keep Nick around. Full Story
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
THE 2009-2010 NEW SEASON
PERFORMANCES An Evening of Opera Gala Jan. 30
Join pianist Brandt Fredriksen, violinist Anton Miller, soprano Shana Blake Hill and baritone Ryan Taylor for an evening of musical delights from the worlds of opera and Broadway.
Cabaret Night Feb. 26
Full Story
Art Festivals
THE 2009-2010 NEW SEASON
Charlotte Harbor Artsensation Nov. 21
Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, Punta Gorda www.charlottearts.org Naples Renaissance Fall Art Festival Nov. 28-29
10th Street South, Naples www.naplesart.org Winter Fine Arts Festival Dec. Full Story
Southwest Florida Symphony
THE 2009-2010 NEW SEASON
Classical Concerts CONDUCTED BY MICHAEL HALL All concerts are performed at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall with the exception of the “Brahams German Requiem.”
“Made in America” Nov. 21, 8 p.m.
SPECIAL GUEST: TIMOTHY FAIN
“2010: A Space Odyssey” Jan. 16, 8 p.m.
SPECIAL GUEST: STOREY MUSGRAVE Full Story
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