Drum virtuoso:
Taku Hirano headlines Percussion Summit
There are certain moments in careers when you know you've arrived. T For percussionist Taku Hirano, that moment came when he was on tour with Whitney Houston. She was singing the beginning of "I Will Always Love You" a capella, standing in a spotlight. Full Story
Superpowers
By David J. Schwartz (Three Rivers Press, $14.95)
What if you suddenly woke up one day and found you had superpowers? That's exactly what happens to five Wisconsin college students when each rouses to discover that he or she has been gifted with a surprising new talent: super speed, extraordinary strength, invisibility, telepathy or flight. After a few rounds of "What the heck just happened? Full Story
WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO
This week's theater High School Musical - Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre presents Disney's "High School Musical," playing through Sept. 20. This is the first production in Broadway Palm's Sweet 16th Season. The Emmy awardwinning "High School Musical" quickly became a world-wide phenomenon after its 2006 debut on the Disney Channel. Full Story
Liar, liar, pants on fire
ARTS COMMENTARY
I read a novel recently, and for the life of me, couldn't decide for a while whether I liked it or not. It was a most peculiar experience. I didn't outright hate it, but I certainly didn't love it, either. Truth is, I was reading it mainly out of curiosity. Full Story
To be or not to be a nonprofit
GIVING
Let's say you are an active volunteer and a supporter of many worthwhile charitable causes. You have a wonderful idea for how you can help the community. Perhaps you are passionate about children's issues, or perhaps you are passionate about caring for the elderly. Full Story
Death Race
GRADE: F
Running Time: 105 minutes MPAA rating: R "Death Race" is a remake of the 1970s cult classic "Death Race 2000." The original was great campy fun. It was shot on a budget of about 30 bucks and looked it. What made "Death Race 2000" a great little movie is that everyone involved knew they were making a cheap exploitation flick and had big hoohah fun with the project. Full Story
Florida Rep looking for local performers
Florida Repertory Theatre is holding local auditions for the few remaining open roles in its 11th season. This is an open call for non-union, local professionals. An appointment is required. Auditions will be held on Monday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Audition slots are five minutes long. Full Story
This week on WGCU TV — Cable channel 3
Connect! Community Character Friday, Sept. 5 at 8:30 p.m. Re-airs: Saturday, Sept. 6 @ 6:30 pm and Sunday, Sept. Full Story
'Home of the Brave: Politics, Propaganda and Patriotism'
A contemporary art show opens at FGCU Sept. 11
"Home of the brave: Politics, propaganda and patriotism," at Florida Gulf Coast University's Art Gallery, looks at the Iraq War and the United States' place in the world. The opening reception is Thursday, Sept. 11 from 5-8 p.m. at the Art Gallery on the campus of FGCU. It's free and open to the public. Full Story
2008 Bach Festival set for October in Bonita Springs
The Bach Ensemble is sponsoring a music festival Oct. 25 to encourage area music students to learn about the Baroque era and to perform compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach. The Bach Festival will be hosted by First Academy of Music, located at the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. Full Story
Naples Players present two plays in English and Spanish
The Naples Players will present staged readings of two short plays by distinguished Spanish author Paloma Pedrero at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 in Tobye Studio at Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Ave. S., Naples. The program, themed "A Special Night/Una Noche Especial," will present both plays in both Engish and Spanish, and will begin at 7:30 p.m. Full Story
Theatre Conspiracy's new season: hip shows and even some films
Theatre Conspiracy's 2008 - 2009 season includes a wide range of plays and its first ever films series. This year will feature a mix of new and established works that is sure to delight local audiences. With its proven dedication to new and established works, Theatre Conspiracy fills a much-needed role in the local community. Full Story
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