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June 4, 2008

A&E

looking back at our season ... ... and it looked pretty good

W hen season ends each year, local arts venues typically take a look back and assess how things went. What were the highlights? What didn't do as well as expected? What were the best-attended shows? W The answers are as varied as the venues themselves. 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

The Assassin's Accomplice: Mary Surratt and the Plot to Kill Abraham Lincoln
By Kate Clifford Larson (Basic Books, $26.00)

Mary Surratt earned her place in American history books on the afternoon of July 7, 1865, when less than three months after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, she became the first woman executed by the United States government. Full Story

WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO

This week's theatre Wizard of Oz - The classic movie musical "The Wizard of Oz" comes to the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater stage June 5 through July 26. The Wizard of Oz, based on the book by Frank L. Baum and the world famous 1939 film, chronicles the adventures of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and… Toto, too. Full Story

Playwright gives love a whole new meaning

I remember a one-panel cartoon that'd run on the comics page I used to read. It was called "Love Is…" and featured naked, Kewpie doll-like characters with oversized eyes and no genitalia. Each day the panel would say something like, "Love is…letting her have the last cookie," "Love is…picking her flowers," "Love is…sharing secrets. Full Story

Corporate giving: Support those who support Southwest Florida

This week, I would like to continue the discussion on foundations by looking at corporate giving through Corporate-sponsored Foundations and corporate giving programs. Corporations of all sizes give philanthropically through a variety of ways. Full Story

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
GRADE: C

Running Time: 124 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 What does it say about a film that an hour into it, I had to pick up my Nintendo DS to play "Age of Empires" to stay entertained? I went into "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" with the lowest of expectations, and they were met. Full Story

Meet 'Hot Chick and The Guy'

When guitarist Michael Pick, 34, got a chance to perform with local singer/dance instructor Andrea McCain, 23, at Dwyer's Restaurant last year, the beginnings of a musical partnership formed. Since then, the two have brought their eclectic acoustic sets from downtown to South Fort Myers under the name Hot Chick and the Guy. Full Story

ArtFest Fort Myers supports art programs in schools

Each year, ArtFest Fort Myers makes art supply grant money available to elementary school art teachers who are in need of additional art supplies. In the past four years, over $12,000 in grant money has impacted approximately 27,000 elementary school students. Full Story

'The Wizard of Oz' hits the Broadway Palm stage

The classic movie musical "The Wizard of Oz" comes to the Broadway Palm stage June 5 through July 26. The Wizard of Oz, based on the book by Frank L. Baum and the world famous 1939 film, chronicles the adventures of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and… Toto, too. Full Story

This week on WGCU public media

My Music: Doo Wop Love Songs - Wednesday, June 4 at 8 p.m. TV30/Cable 3 The 1950s and Doo Wop love songs go hand in hand. This two-hour special will have you singing, dancing and walking down memory lane. Full Story

Call to artists for Alliance show

The Alliance for the Arts announced a very unique "Call to Artists." The Alliance recently partnered with Florida Shores Bank to administer a juried exhibition, where all work will be for sale. This is a rare opportunity for artists to sell artwork and be recognized in the community. Full Story

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