fire, rain & Bob Stillman
A TRIBUTE TO JAMES TAYLOR
Nothing helps you understand the inner workings of a song like performing a cover, says Bob Stillman. When you're doing covers of others' songs, "you look under the hood at these songs and see how they're put together and how he got the sound that he got," he says. "I feel this way every time I learn songs. You've heard them on the radio. Full Story
'The Wizard of Oz' hits the Broadway Palm stage
The classic movie musical "The Wizard of Oz" is now on stage at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 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 Full Story
The Sugar Queen
By Sarah Addison Allen (Bantam Books, $22.00)
The last thing Josey Cirrini expects to find on the floor of her closet is a woman, and especially not Della Lee Baker. A brash and blowsy waitress, Della Lee is about as far away from meek Josey in lifestyle, class and personality as it's possible to get in their insular little Southern town, where their paths have seldom crossed. 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 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
The good, the bad and the unusual: looking at last season
ARTS COMMENTARY
Here's a look back at the past season: part serious, part whimsical, part tongue in cheek. The Show You Probably Missed, Though You Shouldn't Have "Irving Berlin's White Christmas" at the Barbara B. Full Story
Giving the Gift of Education
GIVING
At 17, she was a teenage runaway, leaving home because her living conditions were intolerable. When available, she slept at the homes of friends, but she was not unfamiliar with living on the street either. Full Story
The Strangers
GRADE: B+
Running Time: 85 minutes MPAA rating: R "The Strangers" is the debut film of director Bryan Bertino, and for a first-timer he does a pretty darn good job. What Bertino does -- that the majority of other horror film directors don't do -- is concentrate more on building up suspense rather than a body count. Full Story
The Naples Players summer musical is 'The Secret Garden'
For its Naples summer musical extravaganza, The Naples Players brings to the stage "The Secret Garden," an enchanting, lyrical production based on the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The show, which has enthralled adults and children alike, won four Tony awards and three Drama Desk Awards. Full Story
Celebration: Florida meets the early 20th Century
GETAWAYS
In a world where today's suburban American "neighborhoods" are walled and gated, a car is necessary for simple trips to the grocery, pharmacy, bank or post office. This aspect of town planning feels to many as if no planning has been done at all. Full Story
Vocalist Nick Willett starts U.S. tour in Fort Myers
Nick Willett Entertainment, Inc. in partnership with 3 Kings Productions Company, Inc. welcome world-wide performer and vocal sensation Nick Willett, to Fort Myers, June 11-13 at 7 p.m. at the Harborside Event Center in downtown Fort Myers. Full Story
Sanibel author wins bronze award
Sanibel author Charles Sobczak has won a bronze award for his debut non-fiction title, "Alligators, Sharks & Panthers: Deadly Encounters with Florida's Top Predator - Man." The announcement was made May 22 by The Independent Publisher Book Awards based out of Traverse City, Mich. Full Story
Casting call for kids 7 to 18
The Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida will be hosting an open casting call on Sunday, June 15 for aspiring actors and actresses ages 7 to 18 wishing to appear in a local marketing campaign involving a television commercial / public service announcement and print materials. Full Story
FGCU Bower School of Music offers wind/percussion lessons
Florida Gulf Coast University Bower School of Music offers a beginner group piano class for children currently in first and second grades. Classes will be offered Mondays 4 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. on campus beginning Sept. 8 through Dec. 15. Classes in spring run from January to May. Full Story
Art League hosts juried fine arts show
The Art League of Fort Myers will host an opening night reception for its new show, "ARTISTIC LICENSE," on Friday, June 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the league gallery and gift shop located at 1451 Monroe Street in the downtown River District. Admission is free and all are invited. Full Story
Alliance holding theater summer camp
This summer the Alliance for the Arts will team up with the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre to offer a one of kind experience for students interested in learning more about acting, dancing, and singing. Full Story
'A PEACE of Art' juried show next month
Arts for ACT Gallery in the Fort Myers River District will host a themed juried art exhibit as its featured exhibit for July. "A Peace of Art" will showcase visual artistic representation of the effect or affect of PEACE on you, the community or the world. Full Story
This week on WGCU public media
• Gulf Coast Live Arts Edition Carlos Bertonatti - Thursday, June 12 at 2 p.m. 90.1FM Venezuelan born, Miami resident recording artist Carlos Bertonatti performs free concerts throughout Southwest Florida during the month of June and he kicks them off on Gulf Coast Live Arts Edition call in show. Full Story
'Festival of Dance' set for June 15
Local students have teamed up with guest choreographers and professional dancers to present Dance Bochette's 2008 Festival of Dance, the annual celebration of ballet, modern, jazz, tap and cultural works. The show will be held Sunday, June 15. Full Story
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