BORN YESTERDAY
A TIMELESS BROADWAY PRODUCTION COMES TO THE REP
Corruption. Under-the-table deals with politicians. Bribing senators. Business as usual in Washington? Yes. But also fodder for theatrical humor. "Born Yesterday" may have had its stage debut 62 years ago, but audiences who attend the Florida Repertory Theatre's production (Oct. 24-Nov. 16) will discover it's as relevant as today's headlines and nightly news stories. Full Story
NASA/ART: Where science and art meet
There's science. And then there's art. Rarely do the two meet. But as the "NASA/ART: 50 Years of Exploration" exhibition demonstrates, not only do opposites attract, but they make a wonderful, enduring marriage too. This traveling exhibition displays the artwork of world-famous artists who were invited behind-the-scenes at NASA to make art from science. Full Story
Pottorf, Rey featured at Arts for ACT event
Join Arts for ACT Gallery, located at 2265 First Street in downtown Fort Myers, on Friday, Nov. 7, from 7 to 10 p.m. for the November "Meet the Artists" opening reception, featuring artists Darryl Pottorf, Renee Rey and the Core Artists from Howl Gallery. Full Story
Defending Angels
By Mary Stanton (Berkley Prime Crime, $7.99)
West Palm Beach author Mary Stanton has penned a delightfully quirky paranormal cozy (no sex, no gore) in this, her 33rd novel. Ms. Stanton has laced her pages with intriguing phantoms and eerie events. And she's chosen an excellent locale — Savannah, one of the most haunted cities in the country. Full Story
WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO
This week's theater Best Little Whorehouse - Broadway Palm Dinner Theater presents "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" running through Nov. 15. A sizzlin' good time is coming when Miss Mona and her "ladies" from the heart of Texas entertain politicians, cowboys and even a college football team after their victory. Full Story
The Naples Players' 'Goodbye Girl' fails to connect
Sometimes, attending theater is like going on a blind date. You hope you'll have a great time, but you don't want to have unrealistic expectations, only to have them dashed. Seeing "The Goodbye Girl" at the Sugden Community Theatre recently was kind of like going on a bad blind date — not a horrendously bad date, but not a love connection either. Full Story
Nonprofit survival in these tough times
GIVING
These are unsettling and uncertain times for the nonprofit sector, as every day it seems we are greeted with more and more bad news about the economy. Many local nonprofits are already seeing cuts in government funding and fewer individual and corporate donations, while at the same time their client caseloads and operating costs are steadily increasing. Full Story
COUCH THEATER [ DVD PREVIEWS ]
New DVD Releases for Week of Nov. 3
PICK OF THE WEEK . "Get Smart" — Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway star in one of the funniest and most entertaining films of 2008. Agent Maxwell Smart (Carell) and Agent 99 (Hathaway) must discover the identity of a traitor in their midst while thwarting a plot to assassinate the president. Full Story
Next monthly downtown Art Walk set for Nov. 7
Coming on the heels of a tremendously successful first Art Walk in downtown Fort Myers, organizers are gearing up for the next monthly event to be held Friday, Nov. 7, from 6 to 10 p.m. The inaugural event in October attracted more than 1,000 people to 11 different venues displaying and selling artwork. Full Story
The dead walk: Zombicon returns to Fort Myers
Oct. 25 event promises more blood, more gore, more music
The streets of downtown will once again play host to legions of the "Living Dead," as Zombicon returns to Fort Myers on Saturday, Oct. 25. Last year, more than 1,000 people turned out on the Patio de Leon in full costume to participate in the first Zombicon, a gruesome spectacle at which attendees dressed as zombies and enjoyed live music and performances. Full Story
Art Royale discount tickets on sale
The Alliance for the Arts annual signature fundraiser, Art Royale, explodes into the night Nov. 22 at the Alliance's McGregor Boulevard grounds. This year's theme, "Lost in Translation," will spark a sense of curiosity and evoke artistic discovery in all who attend. Full Story
SW Florida Symphony in concert at Shell Point
The Southwest Florida Symphony will perform two concerts at Shell Point Retirement Community in the second annual Southwest Florida Symphony Concert Series hosted by the community. This series will feature two concerts: 200 Voices in Song — Sunday, Oct. Full Story
SWFAS talent show Nov. 15
Southwest Florida Addiction Services is looking for some talented middle and high school students to participate in the "Every Child Is a Star Talent Show" Saturday, Nov. 15, in Fort Myers. It's the second year SWFAS has coordinated the talent show, which will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at First Christian Church, 2061 McGregor Blvd. Full Story
Halloween art fun at IDC
Wear a costume, scary mask, gruesome hat or come as you wish and experience an artsy and fun Halloween at Florida West Arts' Halloween Celebration at the International Design Center, Friday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. Full Story
'Cinderella' at Alliance beginning Nov. 7
The Creative Theater Workshop will present "Cinderella" Nov. 7, 8, 9, 14 and 15 at the Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. This children's production of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical brings adventure, romance, and a miraculous kingdom to the stage. Full Story
Youth ballroom dancing program
Cindy-Lee Overton, founder of 1st Danz of Fort Myers, has a new youth ballroom program for children aged 10 to 14. Classes will focus not just on the basics of social dance, but on developing selfconfidence and teaching boys and girls to interact with each other with courtesy and respect. Scholarships will be available so that the program is accessible to all. Full Story
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