reiko celebrates 25
Concertmaster Reiko Niiya notches a quarter of a century with SWFLSymphony
Reiko Niiya was only six years old when she heard her first concerto: Tchaikovsky's "Violin Concerto in D Major." Her aunt, Taeko Yamauchi, a renowned violinist in Japan and Niiya's first violin instructor, taught it to her students. Full Story
Silly knights: Tony winning musical opens at Mann
"Monty Python's SPAMALOT," lovingly "ripped-off" from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," opens at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 26. The hit show runs through Sunday, March 2. Full Story
Fairport Convention
Unhalfbricking
Reviewing reissues of favorite records is like shooting fish in a barrel. I much prefer to turn my friends (that's you, dear readers) onto records that are new and hot off the press, but in this instance I will make an exception. Full Story
WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO
This week's theatre Forum - "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" runs at the Historic Arcade Theatre through March 16. The zany streets of Ancient Rome come alive in this musical farce, which features some of Stephen Sondheim's most memorable songs including "Comedy Tonight" and "Everybody Ought to Have a Maid. Full Story
Nominees picked for Angels of the Arts awards
The 5th Annual Angels of the Arts program recognizes the positive and essential impact of artists, art organizations, artistic educators and supporters in Lee County's quality of life and economic development. This year, the Angels of the Arts Awards will take place Sunday, April 13. There will be a VIP Reception at 5 p.m. Full Story
Strengthening Southwest Florida through collaboration
GIVING
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation supports the non-profit community in many ways. Our donors are philanthropic in nature and provide millions of dollars to area organizations who serve special populations and needs throughout our community. As more residents flock to this area, the needs of the community continue to grow exponentially. Full Story
Meet the Spartans
GRADE: F-
Running Time: 84 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 "Meet the Spartans" is the latest affront to comedy by the makers of "Epic Movie" and "Date Movie." It's supposed to be a spoof of last year's "300," but really it's nothing but an hour or so's worth of gay jokes, poop jokes and profoundly unfunny pop culture references. Full Story
Chamber society features old and new
The second performance of the Chamber Music Society of Southwest Florida's series, under the direction of Artistic Director Janelle McCoy, features the Afiara String Quartet, Full Story
Eyes of the Dead
By Aleka Nakis (Resplendence Publishing, Trade paperback $16.99)
One of the best things about being a book reviewer (and there are many!) is that when you stumble across a new author, you can give that author a little visibility. That is the case with "Eyes of the Dead" by Broward County author Aleka Nakis. Full Story
The Naples Music Festival April
Event benefits Garden of Hope and Courage
The Naples Music Festival presented by the Private Client Group at National City to benefit the Garden of Hope and Courage is set for April 6, 2008 on Third Street South in Downtown Naples. Under the stars, rain or shine, the event will be from 4:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Full Story
Compton & Bennett bring satirical revue to Foulds Theater
Compton & Bennett bring their satirical hit, "A Cracker At The Ritz," to The Foulds Theater at The Alliance for the Arts Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-23 at 8 p.m.. Compton & Bennett are Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett. Full Story
The Living Blog: new play at FGCU
"The Living Blog," a new play written, designed, and directed by Barry Cavin, Chairman of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Florida Gulf Coast University, is on stage at the Theatre Lab on the campus of FGCU. The play runs Wednesday, Feb. 20 through Saturday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. Full Story
Naples National Art Festival this weekend
The 29th annual Naples National Art Festival will be held Feb. 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Cambier Park in downtown Naples and will feature 300 artists from 40 states and Canada. Full Story
Oasis of orchids in Naples
An Oasis of Orchids will be the theme at the Naples Orchid Society's 35th annual orchid show and sale. This year's show will be March 14-16 in McSpadden Hall at the Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Road, Naples. The church is on the corner of Crayton Road and Seagate Drive, close to the Waterside Shops. Hours are Friday from 3 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. Full Story
'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum':
Vulgar hilarity at the Florida Rep
Two rules of thumb all journalists know also apply to the stage: everyone has a story, and everybody wants something. In "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," everyone's story, and everyone's burning need, crash and collide in unexpected ways that draw constant guffaws and belly laughs. Full Story
Let the mischief begin
Florida Repertory Theatre's Lunchbox Theatre Series presents "The Mischief Makers" by Lowell Swortzell, a funny and exciting play for children of all ages. "The Mischief Makers" opens on Saturday morning, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. in the New Brick Bar Theatre at 2226 Bay Street in the Fort Myers River District, and plays March 8, 29, April 19 and May 10. Full Story
ART NEWS
Rauschenberg opens new exhibit The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at Edison College will present "New Century New Painting: Recent Acquisitions from the Martin Z. Margulies Collection." The exhibit will open with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22. It runs through April 5. Full Story
Broadway Palm's concert series a blast from the past
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre brings its fourth annual concert series to a close with two classic four-part vocal groups from the 1950s and 60s: the internationally acclaimed The Four Aces on March 3 and The "Original" Diamonds on March 17. Full Story
Auction items set for Roman toga party
Florida Rep's 10th Anniversary bash March 1
Florida Repertory Theatre announced its top auction items for this season's gala fundraising event, "Roman Forum 2008. Full Story
Ding Darling to discuss exotic species
"Tinkering with Eden, a Natural History of Exotics in America," by Kim Todd tells the stories of non-native species and how they arrived in the United States. Species covered range from pigeons, brought over by some of the earliest colonists, to starlings, imported by a man who wanted to bring all the birds mentioned in Shakespeare to Central Park. Full Story
Schoolhouse Theater's Midway Fundraiser this Sunday
The Schoolhouse Theater's 2008 Midway Fundraiser is coming Sunday, Feb. 24. You won't want to miss this night filled with fun for everyone. Full Story
San-Cap Art League holding clothesline sale
The San-Cap Art League's annual clothesline sale will be Sunday, April 6, at the Sanibel Community House. Works are unframed, enhancing portability, and might include watercolor, oil, acrylic, collage, prints, notepaper, pen/ pencil drawings, pastel, and fabric painting. Full Story
BIG ARTS NEWS
Four women and their work at BIG ARTS Ursula Cappelletti, Bettina Edwards, Martha Graham and Angelika Kade are featured in the latest BIG ARTS exhibit opening March 5 and running through March 31 in Founders Gallery. An artists' reception will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 7 at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Full Story
Naples Museum of Art holds studio tour
The 13th annual Artists' Studio Tour, presented by the Friends of Art at the Naples Museum of Art, will present a delicious feast of fine art - along with food and conversation - featuring the work of eight internationally recognized artists. The tour includes visits to the artists' homes and studios and will be held over two days - Sunday, March 2, from 1 to 5 p.m. Full Story
Davis Art Center hosts the 3rd Annual Florida Arts Festival
"Takes Two to Tango," Feb. 29 at 8 p.m., and "Piece it Together," March 1 at 8 p.m., make up the Third Annual Florida Arts Festival at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers. World-renowned artists perform music by Brahms, Mozart, Bartok, Piazzolla, and more. Musicians will teach children across the community throughout February and March. Full Story
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