ink, brush, stroke
Four contemporary Chinese artists bring their massive works to FGCU
The elements: The sable paint brush, looking a lot like a brush men used to apply shaving cream, sits on the wooden table, patient, pregnant with possibility. By it: a sheet of white paper, a wide expanse of emptiness, like a snow-covered meadow. And: black ink, as black and liquid-y as a starless night. Full Story
Cantors hold American premier in Fort Myers
The Gulf Coast Symphony presents "Cantors: A Faith in Song" on Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Conceived as a PBS special, this show has toured internationally and nationally, and makes its first appearance in Southwest Florida. This is also the American Premiere of the full orchestra version of the show, which has only been heard in Europe. Full Story
Forever Young: My Friendship With John F. Kennedy Jr.
By William Sylvester Noonan (Plume/Penguin, $15)
Like many Americans, I get a little wistful when I think about "the days of Camelot." No, I don't mean the times of Lancelot and King Arthur, but rather, the time of the Kennedys, when this political family seemed to rule the world. And of course, we will always associate John F. Kennedy Jr. Full Story
MUSIC SCENE
The Flying Burrito Brothers Gram Parsons Archive, Vol. 1: Live at the Avalon Ballroom 1969 The late Winter Haven native Gram Parsons single-handedly made it cool for rock musicians up and down Laurel Canyon, the heart of the LA music community, to listen to traditional country music. Full Story
WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO
This week's theatre Guys and Dolls - The musical fable of Nathan Detroit, Guys and Dolls runs through Feb. 16 at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater. The consummate gambling man, Detroit operates "The World's Largest Floating Crap Game". Songs include Luck Be a Lady, I've Never Been in Love Before, Sue Me and A Bushel and a Peck. Full Story
No doubt, "Doubt" is a winner
THEATRE REVIEW
"The beginning of change is the moment of Doubt. It is that crucial moment when I renew my humanity or become a lie." - John Patrick Shanley, playwright of "Doubt: A Parable." Doubt's a funny thing. Some people respond to it as if it's radioactive, something to be avoided at all costs. Full Story
Founders Society grants awarded
GIVING
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently awarded its Founders grants totaling more than $88,000 to area nonprofit organizations. The Community Foundation received 75 grant requests totaling $365,000 from nonprofit organizations supporting Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. Of these requests, 21 were funded through this grant cycle. Full Story
The Bucket List
GRADE: C+
Running Time: 98 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 Jack Nicholson. Morgan Freeman. One plays a curmudgeonly billionaire with an appetite for women and The Good Life. The other plays a sage, all-knowing, spiritual guide who teaches the other An Important Lesson About Family. Guess who plays which? Full Story
Celtic Festival Jan. 26 in Centennial Park
The Fort Myers Recreation Division invites you to bring your family and enjoy the 5th Annual Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival, on Saturday Jan. 26 at Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers. Full Story
"Ring of Fire" brings the music of Johnny Cash alive
Stage production open Jan. 22 at the Mann Hall
Direct from Broadway comes the all new first national tour of "Ring of Fire - The Music of Johnny Cash." The music of the "Man in Black" ignites the stage in its Fort Myers' premiere for only eight performances January 22-27 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, featuring more than 30 signature songs from the legendary Johnny Cash. Full Story
"Hot" art happening downtown Fort Myers this weekend
Renowned artists perform and display new works
Peace and Flambé: An Art Happening" opens at Space 39 Gallery of Fine Art and the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in historic downtown Fort Myers on Saturday, Jan. 19. The "Happening" is a unique event, filled with art, music, live performances and surprises. Full Story
Compton & Bennet bring original musical revue to Foulds Theater
Local performers Compton & Bennett are bringing their satirical hit, A Cracker At The Ritz, to The Foulds Theater at The Alliance for the Arts. Full Story
Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy coming to Mann Hall
Performances added due to demand
A magical jungle will unfold on the stage at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall when "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" comes to town beginning Tuesday, Feb. 5. The critically acclaimed theatrical sensation runs through Feb. 10. Because of ticket demand, an additional performance has been added on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Full Story
Political animals new exhibit at von Liebig
While the candidates are campaigning for office this winter, the von Liebig Art Center in Naples is offering voters another choice. A new exhibition entitled "Political Animals: Donkeys and Elephants in American Art" is on view Jan. 25 to Feb. 24 and showcases 40 works - 20 of each animal - in media ranging from watercolor to pastel to sculpture. Full Story
"Cadillac Sky" lights up downtown
Y'all best be gittin' downtown for a night of bluegrass music on the steps of the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Renowned band Cadillac Sky, an International Bluegrass Music Association "Emerging Artist of the Year" nominee, will set downtown on fire, Thursday, Jan. 31. Tickets are free to members of the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and $15 for future members. Full Story
Contemporary musical playing at the Foulds
"The Last Five Years" is local production
Synergy Productions, Southwest Florida's professional musical theater company, in association with the Theater Guild of Southwest Florida, is showing the award-winning musical, "The Last Five Years, Full Story
Nunsense opens in Cape on Jan. 25
Nunsense, the Outer Critics' Circle Award-winning play will hit the stage at Cape Coral High School for three shows only on Jan. 25, 26 and 27. The "Best Off- Broadway Musical" that became the second longest-running off-Broadway musical of all time is being produced locally by Jodick Productions. Full Story
Chamber music series bring in top international musicians
The Chamber Music Society of Southwest Florida launches its inaugural season at the Foulds Theatre in the Alliance for the Arts next month. Full Story
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