Pseudolus ... the catalyst
Pseudolus? Who would ever trust a man named Pseudolus? "He's the classic con man," declares Stephen Mo Hanan. "I've lost track of how many different accents he uses. He's always pretending to be someone else and putting something over on somebody. Full Story
Questions, controversy and betrayal...'The Goat'
You think you're having a mid-life crisis? Meet Martin. Just turned 50. Has a fabulous wife and marriage, great kid. His professional life couldn't be better; he gets the top projects and just received an international award. Full Story
MUSIC SCENE
Radar Brothers
Auditorium Artists and groups have their whole lives to write their first album, but if they are signed by a record company, each record released after that is a contractual obligation. 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
How important are scholarships to our community?
GIVING
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation awards over $550,000 in scholarships annually to area students. The endowed scholarship funds that allow us to do this are established by donors who know the importance of an education and have the ability and desire to make a difference. Full Story
Rambo
GRADE: CRunning
Time: 93 minutes MPAA rating: R Sylvester Stallone appears to be spending the twilight of his career revisiting the roles that made him famous. In 2006, he gave us the rather good "Rocky Balboa." This year it's "Rambo." At this rate, by 2010 we'll be treated to "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot Again! Full Story
Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001
By Steve Coll (The Penguin Group, paperback, $17)
Ever wonder what role the CIA played in the run-up to the war in Iraq? Ever wondered what the Clinton administration or the previous Bush administration did or did not do about Bin Laden and the threat he posed? Ever wonder if September 11 was truly unavoidable? Full Story
Symphony pays tribute to Irving Berlin
The Gulf Coast Symphony, under the direction of Andrew Kurtz, presents A Tribute to Irving Berlin Pops Concert Sunday, Feb. 17 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. "Irving Berlin is, without doubt, one of America's greatest song writers," Kurtz said. Full Story
Rotarians provide aid for disaster victims
In 2004, the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary sponsored Shelterbox Response Teams were deployed to the area of Southeast Asia to help the victims of a devastating tsunami. One year later, Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and Shelterbox once again sent its teams to the aid of those in need. Full Story
BIG ARTS to host expressionism show
BIG ARTS of Sanibel will present the Expressionism Invitational, featuring three nationally and internationally acclaimed artists: Marcus Antonius Jansen, Joan Brechin Sonnenberg and Robert Cipriani now until March 1 in Phillips Gallery. Full Story
"Vivien Leigh" play now at BIG ARTS
Shortly after "Gone with the Wind" was published in Britain, an obscure English actress named Vivien Leigh decided she would play Scarlett O'Hara. Two years later, she landed the role. Full Story
Former World Wildlife exec to speak
Kathryn Fuller, former president and CEO of World Wildlife Fund-US, will speak on conservation issues Tuesday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m. at BIG ARTS. Fuller, extensively knowledgeable and broadly experienced, represents a new type of conservationist. She has worked in public policy, wildlife trade monitoring, and has held several positions in the U.S. Full Story
Edison Festival of Light celebrates 70 years
The 70th Annual Celebration of the Edison Festival of Light began Jan. 26 and runs through Feb. 17. Founded in 1938 as a celebration to commemorate Thomas Edison's life m of achievement, the Edison Festival ac of Light has grown to become tival o one of the largest annual celebrations in the State of Florida. Full Story
Chamber society features old and new
The second performance of the Chamber Music Society of Southwest Florida's series features the Afiara String Quartet, a Canadian group based in San Francisco and finalists at the Banff International String Quartet competition. They will perform Shostakovich's "String Quartet No. 7 in f# minor, Op. Full Story
Italian artist featured at Rising Stars studio
Rising Stars Art Studio in Cape Coral hosts an exhibit by Italian artist Maria Pia Malerba beginning Friday, Feb. 15 and running through Sunday Feb. 24. A meet the artist reception runs from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 15 at the Cape Harbour gallery. Full Story
You'll get a kick out of Broadway Palm's "Anything Goes"
Cole Porter's hit musical "Anything Goes" sets sail at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre beginning Thursday, Feb. 21. The fun filled trip aboard the SS American is packed with Porter classics, lively tap dancing and a boatload of laughs. Full Story
ART NEWS
Viva Theatre Conspiracy Theatre Conspiracy, Southwest Florida's most original theatre company is scheduled to open a brand new theatre space on Feb. 21. Their new home, 2711 Park Windsor Dr #302, is just north of Southwest Florida Regional Hospital off Evans Ave. It is located in the plaza just behind Sasse's Restaurant. Full Story
Making a living...and a life
a workshop with artist Cheryl Jones Evans
Painting, drawing, raku, printmaking - whatever the medium, make it a career. It is possible to generate income while pursuing an artistic passion. Join artist Cheryl Jones Evans at the workshop "Art: Making a Living and a Life" on Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and explore exciting options available to live life the way you always wanted to. Full Story
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