refined masculinity
Jock Soto comes out of retirement to dance for the Gulfshore Ballet
Jock Soto is muscular grace in motion. He dances with a fluid certainty, his gestures and spins making tangible the joy of movement. As principal dancer of the New York City Ballet, Soto won accolades for his 24 years of performances. 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
Take a bite out of Vampire Weekend
Self Titled (Vampire Weekend) - Xl Recordings
Vampire Weekend created a buzz last year when their demos wound up being passed around on the Web. Although this is their first album, there has been quite a bit of hype over its release. 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
Moonlight and Magnolias
THEATRE REVIEW
When it comes to writing, it'd be easy to think it's all about the way you put words on paper. But as many writers will tell you, before you get those words on paper, you have to have the discipline to actually sit down at your desk or computer...and stay there, while you wrestle with sentences and agonize over words. Full Story
Having the right board members for a non-profit organization
GIVING
As we have stated before in this column, non-profit organizations are a vital part of Southwest Florida. These organizations step in to provide services to those in need strengthening our community where government and other organizations cannot. Full Story
Fool's Gold
GRADE: F
Running Time: 112 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 Maybe I was asleep during the Romantic Comedy lecture at Movie Critics School, but I'm pretty sure that romantic comedies are supposed to be 1) Romantic and 2) Funny. The ridiculous, poorly written, horribly acted "Fool's Gold" is billed as a romantic comedy, but is neither. And yes, it is ridiculous. Full Story
SYMPHONY NEWS
Tito Puente Jr. at Mann The high energy and festive sounds of the "King of Latin Dance," Tito Puente, will fill the stage at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Tito Puente Jr. and his fivepiece band will perform with the Southwest Florida Symphony at 8 p.m. on March 7 and 8. Music Director Michael Hall and conductor Frank Fiore will conduct. Full Story
Dead of Night
By J.D. Robb, Mary Blayney, Ruth Ryan Langan and Mary Kay McComas (Jove/Penguin, $7.99)
"Dead of Night" is an anthology of four stories by four bestselling authors, all loosely linked by a dash of the paranormal in their plots. Full Story
BIG ARTS presents 'I Am My Own Wife'
"I Am My Own Wife" is the true story of the mysterious Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, born Lothar Berfelde, a German transvestite and true eccentric. Kevin Loreque, who performs the role of von Mahlsdorf along with 35 other characters, will appear in this one-man play at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd., Sanibel. Tickets are $35. Full Story
BIG ARTS film class to host producer
BIG ARTS film master class will host producer/writer Adrian Belic at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5 in Schein Performance Hall at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Adrian Belic began making films in elementary school. During and after college he traveled the world and across America co-producing video and film. Full Story
Florida Rep tickets now available online
Florida Repertory Theatre announced that its tickets are now available online. For the first time in the theatre's 10-year history, patrons can now purchase tickets through the website, www.floridarep.org. "We redesigned the website this season, which was a significant step forward," said Robert Cacioppo, producing artistic director. Full Story
Naples Phil to play at Shell Point Community
The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra will perform as part of Shell Point Retirement Community's sixth annual Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series. The presentation will be at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28 at the Auditorium on the Island at Shell Point. Full Story
'Art in Flight' takes off at airport
The Lee County Port Authority and the Alliance for the Arts have partnered to make the new "Art in Flight" exhibits at the Southwest Florida International Airport a success. Creative and planning committee members also include Florida Gulf Coast University, the United Arts Council of Collier County, and the Arts and Humanities Council of Charlotte County. Full Story
'Odd Objects' on display at Fort Myers Art League
Art League of Fort Myers will host an opening night celebration for its new show, "Odd Objects," from 6-7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 29 in the gallery at 1451 Monroe Street in the downtown River District. Admission is free and all are invited to attend the reception. Full Story
Musician to teach fiddle class
National Fiddle Competition winner Bethany Dick will present a fiddling master class and workshop from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 15 at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center. A competitive fiddler throughout her youth, she won several major titles including a National Championship in 2001. Her first album, "The Beat of My Heart" released in 1998, went to No. Full Story
Friends of the Cape Coral Library to celebrate anniversary
The Friends of the Cape Coral Library will celebrate the fifth anniversary of library's art gallery from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5 at the Cape Coral Library, 921 SW 39th Terrace. The public is invited to meet the artists, enjoy a catered reception by Pignoli from Cape Harbour, and listen to music by St. James Creek. Full Story
Schoolhouse Theater presents "Lucky Stiff"
The Schoolhouse Theater presents the musical farce "Lucky Stiff" from Ahrens and Flaherty (the team behind the shows "Seussical" and Tony award winner, "Ragtime"). Full Story
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