Remembering Rauschenberg
1925 - 2008
Robert Rauschenberg changed the way we look at things. He changed the way we look at art and the way we look at everything around us. His influence on modern art is so profound, so far-reaching, he's mentioned in the same breath as Picasso. Full Story
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Florida Rep presents "The Shape of Things"
Florida Repertory Theatre presents "The Shape of Things" by Neil Labute as a special addition to its 10th Anniversary Season, with three performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 23, 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. Full Story
Luck: The Essential Guide
By Deborah Aaronson and Kevin Kwan (Collins, $19.95)
Ever wonder why black cats foretell misfortune, while spiders are to be spared? Or why spilling milk spells trouble, but dropping a fork does not? 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
OK, let's get this thing started!
Testing, testing. One, two, three, test! "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." "To be or not to be, that is the question." "Are you trying to seduce me, Mrs. Robinson?" (tap, tap) Test! Test! Is this thing on? Whew. Full Story
Foundations 101: Understanding the world of grantmaking and philanthropy
GIVING
With continuing governmental budget cuts putting many of our public services at risk, it is more important than ever that nonprofit organizations understand where to find other revenue sources. In 2006, 12.4 percent or $36.5 billion of total charitable giving in the U.S. Full Story
Iron Man
GRADE: A
Running Time: 126 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 Wow. Just ... wow. Who'da thunk that a movie based on a second-tier comic-book hero would be the first super-hit of the year? I was looking forward to seeing "Iron Man," but I didn't expect to be as blown away by the movie as I -- and the rest of America -- was. Full Story
Celebration of Art awards grants
Edison Celebration of Art awarded six Lee County teachers with grant money to be used in art, music, and drama studies. Teachers from 21 area schools applied for the grants to be used to enhance art appreciation by providing students with additional materials, supplies, instruments and experiences which will further their education. Full Story
Local artist launches Web site
Event will benefit Wiggins Beach volunteers
The grand opening of artist William North's new beach-scene print gallery Web site www. dwigginsart.com will take place Saturday, May 31, in Cyberspace. Full Story
WGCU's 'Connect!' features the arts this week
Tune into your guide to community engagement - WGCU Public Media's Connect! - to find out about exiting local opportunities to express your creativity. This week's television show explores the arts through area writers' groups, dance classes and community theater. Full Story
Local Optometrist releases debut jazz CD
A debut CD for musicians is always memorable, but for Dr. Leonard Avril, a board-certified optometrist with Southwest Florida Eye Care, it has special meaning when it coincides with celebrating your 50th birthday and the culmination of a lifetime love affair with music. Full Story
Indie film debuts in downtown Fort Myers
'Barely a Chance' shot in Southwest Florida
"Barely a Chance," an independent movie filmed and produced in Southwest Florida by filmmaker 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
Blood, Sweat & Tears to headline Edison POPS concert
The 6th Annual Edison POPS @ Sunset concert is scheduled for Saturday, October 25. This year's concert will feature the Edison College POPS Orchestra with headliner, the Grammy Award-winning band, Blood, Sweat & Tears. This year marks the 40th anniversary that the band has been creating music. Full Story
FGCU student wins piano competition
Florida Gulf Coast University Bower School of Music sophomore Satoko Hayami won first place in the Gray Perry Young Collegiate Piano Competition sponsored by the Florida State Music Teachers Association on May 10. Satoko competed at the University of Central Florida against other undergraduate piano majors from throughout the state. Full Story
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