'Wit'
THE THINGS THIS ACTOR DID FOR ART:
J anina Birtolo sits in the stylist's chair, watching as her golden hair falls to the floor. It's been 30 years since she's had her hair cut professionally, 30 years of wearing her hair at a below-the-shoulders length. Some actors will do anything for a role. Full Story
Bernstein & Brahms light up the night
Gulf Coast Symphony continues its popular 'access concerts'
The Gulf Coast Symphony, Southwest Florida's community orchestra, presents another of its acclaimed Classical Access Concerts on Sunday, May 18 at the Anderson Theater on the campus of Bishop Verot High School. The program, "Bernstein & Brahms," pairs Leonard Bernstein's Symphony No. Full Story
Rabbit in the Moon
By Deborah and Joel Shlian (Oceanview Publishing, $24.95)
The latest novel by Boca Raton residents Deborah and Joel Shlian, "Rabbit in the Moon," is a medical/ international thriller set in China. The novel begins in San Francisco in 1989 and 40 years after the Cultural Revolution when 27-year-old Dr. Lili Chan leaves for China, honoring her mother's dying wish that Lili "return home. Full Story
WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO
This week's theatre Cabaret - "Cabaret," the hit Broadway musical is on stage at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre through May 31. The love story of a young novelist and an eccentric singer captures the spirit of pre-war Germany. Wilkommen! The words beckon you for some lively entertainment by the magnetic Emcee who welcomes you to Berlin. Full Story
Making sexy bland: A tame 'Cabaret'
"Cabaret" is a sexy, innovative musical.
But you wouldn't know that from the current production at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Much of the action takes place at the Kit Kat Klub, a decadent sex club in Berlin where anything goes. But the way the Broadway Palm depicts it, it's just a place where men and women sit at tables and occasionally dance together. Full Story
Divine economics
GIVING
Have you ever experienced a financial crisis and then suddenly received an unexpected gift to pay for the expense? I am talking about those times when your car breaks down or when the washing machine floods the laundry room. After the initial shock wears off, reality sinks in that you actually have to pay for the repairs. Full Story
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
GRADE: B
Running Time: 105 minutes MPAA rating: R "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" is the latest movie to be churned out of the Judd Apatow Raunchy RomCom Factory - the same gang who gave us "The 40-Year- Old Virgin," "Superbad" and "Knocked Up," to name a few. Full Story
LATEST FILMS
Top 10 movies 1. Iron Man (PG-13) Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard 2. Made of Honor (PG-13) Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan 3. Baby Mama (PG-13) Tina Fey, Amy Poehler 4. Forgetting Sarah Marshall (R) Kristen Bell, Jason Segel 5. Full Story
Indie film debuts in downtown Fort Myers
'Barely a Chance' shot in Southwest Florida
"Barely a Chance," an independent Eric Raddatz will premiere at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Friday, June 6. Guests will enjoy a concert by the Heather Brooks Band, Modulation and the fresh chunky sounds of DJ Michael Briscoe during a pre-premiere concert and mixer starting at 6:30. Full Story
Mann Hall to hold high school musical awards
Modeled after Broadway's Tony Awards
The Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall with support from Edison College announced the 1st Annual High School Musical Awards will be held at the theater on Monday, May 19 at 7 p.m. Full Story
FGCU student exhibit at Alliance for the Arts
The Alliance for the Arts is giving Lee County the "First Look." "First Look" is the upcoming visual art exhibit at the Alliance featuring Senior Projects of Florida Gulf Coast University visual art students. An opening reception, free to the public, will be held on Friday, May 16th from 5 - 7 p.m. Also in attendance at the opening will be the new C.E.O. Full Story
Student art on display at Commissioner Hall's office
Lee County Commissioner Tammy Hall, is supporting local young artists by giving them an opportunity to display their artwork in her Fort Myers office. This month, four students from area high schools will have their art work on display at the District #4 Commissioner office through June 6. Full Story
From casual to fabulous; one woman's makeover
Until May 30, local fashion and beauty heavyweights Janet Marie Studios and Vincent Salon are taking applications for a makeover valued at over $13,500. Two winners will receive a closet consultation followed by personalized fashion advice, hair and make-up restyling, and tailored skin care services. Full Story
Art Encounter 2008 award winners announced
The Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center announced the nine artists who received a total of $3,200 in cash awards during the May 9 Opening Preview Reception for "Art Encounter 2008. Full Story
Fort Myers Dog Club show this weekend
For nearly 35 years, volunteers of the Greater Fort Myers Dog Club have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to promote the sport of showing purebred dogs. Their hard work will pay off this weekend, as exhibitors from throughout the southern United States will travel to Fort Myers for an official American Kennel Club event. Full Story
Coffee and music appear in unlikely location
Fort Myers coffee shop proprietor Nita Flores closed "Nita's Sweet Bean Café," in Sam's Club Plaza last winter when a relationship with the building's attendant went south, and he locked her out. Full Story
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