LIZA PLAYS THE MANN HALL
She was named after a Gershwin song. Her mother was a famous singer and actress, her father a well-respected movie director.
She appeared in her first film at 14 months old at the end of "In the Good Old Summertime." Full Story
Life in a cubical farm: Josuha Ferris
Let's face it, working in an office can be very strange. You're given a desk, maybe a cubicle too, or, if you're lucky, an actual office. You have to stay tethered to your desk for eight to 10 hours a day, sometimes longer. And working in an office can be a crash course in Advanced Group Dynamics. Full Story
Pink Floyd
Oh By the Way
Long time Fort Myers hipster turned New York City hipster Todd Brooks once told me that Pink Floyd is the most successful cult band ever. Whenever I listen to Pink Floyd, I think about how Brooks hit that nail on the head. Oh By the Way is a new Pink Floyd box set containing faithful CD reproductions of the their original vinyl studio albums. Full Story
Julie Andrews: An Intimate Biography
By Richard Stirling (St. Martin's Press, $27.95)
In the first biography of Julie Andrews in more than 35 years, Richard Stirling presents a sensitive portrait of this magnificent woman who -- against all odds -- became one of the world's more admired celebrities. Stirling begins his book with her birth in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, in 1935. When Andrews was 8, she joined neighbors who were singing "Strawberry Fair. Full Story
WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO
This week's theatre Breaking Legs - The worlds of the Mafia and the Theatre collide in an Italian restaurant with this expertly crafted comic masterpiece. Full Story
IRA rollover gifts gone, but not forgotten
GIVING
A previous column explained the provisions permitting direct, tax-free gifts to charity from an IRA (referred to as an IRA Charitable Rollover) would expire at the end of 2007. And they did. But its benefits may still have a hint of life. Full Story
Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears A Who!
GRADE: A
Running Time: 88 minutes MPAA rating: G I guess the third time's a charm. The first two attempts at bringing the works of Dr. Full Story
'The Wedding Singer' on stage at Mann Hall
It's 1985 and you're invited to "The Wedding Singer," at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Tuesday, April 1 through Sunday, April 6. A new romantic musical comedy based on the hit movie, THE WEDDING SINGER is "one big party!" [Newsday] Back in 1985, rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. Full Story
'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the Phil in Naples
"Jesus Christ Superstar," the first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, exploded onto the scene in 1971, changing the world of musical theater forever. It hits the stage at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts Tuesday, April 1 through Saturday, April 5 at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday. Full Story
'Breaking Legs' at the Florida Repertory Theatre
An offer you can't refuse...
Breaking Legs" marks Florida Rep's first " revival, it was produced in the theatre's inaugural season back in 1999. "It was an amazing first season," said Producing Artistic Director, Robert Cacioppo. "But the one play that always stood out for me was 'Breaking Legs'. Full Story
Gulf Coast Symphony pays tribute to Broadway
Gulf Coast Symphony presents Legendary Broadway Musicals at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29. Full Story
Theatre Conspiracy to get biblical
Theatre Conspiracy will present "The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged)" at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 28 at its new home, located at 2711 Park Windsor Dr. #302, in Fort Myers. In this comedy, three actors perform the entire Bible, Old and New Testaments in less than two hours. Full Story
Attacca String Quartet and Venezuelan composer headline chamber event
The Chamber Music Society of Southwest Florida hosts the Juilliard-based Attacca String Quartet Monday, March 31 at the Alliance for the Arts' Foulds Theatre at 7:30 p.m. All tickets are $20. The 2006 Winner of the Alice Coleman Grand Prize, the Attacca String Quartet was a finalist at the International Banff String Quartet Competition in Canada in August. Full Story
Noted author to lead writing workshops
Author M.B. Weston will lead a series of free writing workshops for teens from 2-4 p.m. from Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 4 at Barnes & Noble in Naples, located at 5377 Tamiami Trail North. Workshop topics will include developing characters, plot and structure, introduction to descriptive writing, the art of storytelling and making a story believable. Full Story
Mentalist to appear at Naples Phil
Marc Salem, a world-renowned mentalist, will appear at the Philharmonic Center at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 10. Recently featured on 60 Minutes, Salem has performed around the world. Full Story
Mardi Gras fund raiser upcoming
Christopher T. Spiro, the president and CEO of Spiro and Associates Advertising, and Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc. will present Mardi Gras! - an evening of music, food, dance and games of chance from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 5. Full Story
Music for Wild and Wet
If you can still breathe. If you can still hear. If you can still listen to Kat Epple light a line of fire from a flute, or Andy Wahlberg make love to the night with a harp guitar, or the McIltrot brothers bring the Southern mountains to the marsh with a mandolin, and deed you a once-upon-a-time in the high lonesome, then you'll want to get to Estero. Full Story
Exhibition at FGCU art gallery
Florida Gulf Coast University and the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) will present "Where the Wild Things (Still) Are," an exhibition and sale of wildlife-themed artwork from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, March 28. Full Story
Call for entries for 2D/3D All Florida Juried Exhibition
The categories for the 2D 3D exhibit are sculpture, painting (including oil, acrylic, collage, watercolor, and mixed media), fiber art, photography, prints and drawings (no crafts). Cash awards will be given totaling $2,000, including $1,000 for Best in Show Announced on Opening Night. Full Story
Spring classes and workshops at the Alliance for the Arts
The Alliance for the Arts offers classes for children of all ages and adults. Each season fresh sessions are offered in genres from jewelry making, glass fusing, life drawing, charcoals, acrylic painting, oils, pastels, theatre, dance and many more specializations. The Spring class and workshop schedule is below. Full Story
"Collected Stories" at BIG ARTS
BIG ARTS will present "Collected Stories," a Tony Award-winning two-character play of role-reversal and creative ethics, at 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 30. Tickets are $20. Written by Don Margulies and directed by John Bartis, the show stars two wellknown island personalities: actress/producer Marsha Wagner as Ruth Steiner and co-star Susen Berg as Lisa Morrison. Full Story
Art Therapy at BIG ARTS
"Art Therapy Has Many Faces," produced and presented by Judy Ruben, will be shown at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. The cost is $5. The 50-minute, award-winning film focuses on art therapy's broad and effective healing capabilities, used as both a training tool for therapists and the education of others. Full Story
BIG ARTS annual artists' studio tour
BIG ARTS will open its doors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 11 for its annual studio tour. The cost is $45. Full Story
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