Taylor-made flexibility: Theatre Conspiracy's new space
Bill Taylor loves his new space. It's edgy, flexible, a little rough around the edges - just like his theater company, Theatre Conspiracy. The floor's concrete, the walls cinderblock, painted black. If you look up, you can see the air conditioning ductwork on the ceiling and walls, like fat silver worms. Full Story
Angels feted at annual arts celebration
Florida Weekly picks up two awards
It wasn't quite the Tony awards but more than 400 artists, performers, spectators and well wishers crammed into the Florida Repertory Theatre last Sunday for the 2008 Angels of the Arts Awards. Space 39 Gallery in downtown Fort Myers was named the Arts Organization of the Year. Full Story
Two Weeks of Life: A Memoir of Love, Death, and Politics
By Eleanor Clift (Basic Books, $26)
In early 2005, Eleanor Clift's husband and partner for more than 20 years, journalist Tom Brazaitis, slipped into the final stages of a losing battle with kidney cancer. As he lay dying in the hospital bed that had been set up in the living room of their Washington, D.C., home, the Terri Schiavo right-to-life case was playing out on a national stage in Florida. 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
Omnium Gatherum
FGCU student production runs through April 20
After the horror of 9/11, artists, like everyone else, were stunned. Then, after a period of silence, those in creative fields began working out their grief through their art. Anne Nelson's play, "The Guys" was one of the first theatrical responses, playing offoff Broadway in early 2002, months after the attack. (The two-person play went on to become a movie. Full Story
Honoring the women in your life
GIVING
We are very excited to announce a new opportunity to honor or memorialize a special woman in your life. The Women's Legacy Fund has established an "Angel" designation to honor or memorialize a special woman in your life. Full Story
Nim's Island
GRADE: B
Running Time: 96 minutes MPAA rating: PG "Nim's Island" is a rarity among children's movies these days. First of all, the hero of the film is an 11-yearold girl, and thankfully, the filmmakers allow her character to be a girl instead of the all-too-familiar wise-cracking, knowledgeable-beyond-their-years kids we constantly see. Full Story
This month at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples
Cabaret series Acclaimed guitarist, producer, writer and performer Vinnie Zummo makes his Naples debut this Friday and Saturday at 6 and 8:30 p.m. in Daniels Pavilion at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts. The shows are part of the Cabaret at the Phil series. Full Story
ART NEWS
BIG ARTS Family Day BIG ARTS 3rd Annual Family Day will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 3:30 p.m. at 900 Dunlop Road in Sanibel. Admission is free. Jason Huneke, known nationwide for his juggling, dance routines and wit, will kick off the day. Full Story
Symphony Chorus presents music of hope and celebration
Join the Southwest Florida Symphony Chorus and Chamber Orchestra for its program "Eternal Light" at 3 p.m. on April 20 at Riverside Church, 8660 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers. Full Story
WGCU partners with environmental attractions
WGCU Public Media in conjunction with the PBS TV program NATURE has partnered with several local attractions to offer admission discounts to encourage residents to visit. Full Story
"A Tropical Journey" at Cape Harbour
Rising Stars Art Studio will present "A Tropical Journey" from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 18 at the Promendade at Cape Harbour, located at 5781 Cape Harbour Drive. Full Story
Art and wine festival at Cape Harbour
Cape Harbour will host an art and wine festival from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. Wine tasting will be $20 per person with a "Welch's" Tasting Room set up for the kids. Live music by A200 and an art show and artists' demonstrations will round out the evening. Full Story
"Great Expectations" musical coming to Arcade Theatre
Margaret Hoorneman, a 94-year-old Shell Point resident and former English teacher, will see her Broadway-bound musical "Great Expectations" performed in Fort Myers at the Arcade Theater at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 5. Everyone in the community who loves theater and Charles Dickens is invited to attend this free, one-time only performance. Full Story
Shell Point to host final concert of season
Well-known local actress Carrie Lund Cacioppo will perform with duo pianists Kirk Whipple and Marilyn Morales and the Unconservatory Festival Orchestra at the final concert of the season for Shell Point Retirement Community's sixth annual Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series. The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and tickets are still available. Full Story
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