Get Lost in Translation
WHEN FORT MYERS ARTIST MEGAN KISSINGER LEARNED that the theme of this year's Art Royale festival was "Lost in Translation," she was initially stymied. "I really wasn't originally attracted to the idea," she says. "It was so vague, it could be taken so many different ways. Full Story
There's no place like home
10 years later, the Naples Art Association celebrates the opening of The von Liebig
Naples needed an art center. So the Naples Art Association built one. It's that simple. And that difficult. "It took passion and tenacity," says Bette Young, former NAA president and building chairperson. Full Story
From a Wilderness: The Building of America
By James D. Cary (iUniverse)
Boynton Beach author James D. Cary has written a noble book, almost a love letter to the United States. His latest novel, "From a Wilderness: The Building of America," is actually four novels in one, each tracing a different era in our nation's history. Full Story
WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO
This week's theater Play On - "Play On,'' written by Rick Abbot, is playing at the Schoolhouse Theater on Sanibel Island through Dec. 6. It's the hilarious story of a community theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising the script up to the day of the performance. Full Story
In praise of print
ARTS COMMENTARY
The events of the past weeks have been not only historic, but encouraging. Like thousands of others in Florida, I took advantage of voting early. I had to wait an hour and a half before I actually had a ballot in hand, but it was well worth the wait. Full Story
Ethics in the nonprofit world
GIVING
If you are considering a donation or bequest to a nonprofit agency, no doubt you have done your due diligence and asked questions about its governance, mission, standards, financial oversight and compliance with laws and regulations. Full Story
COUCH THEATER
[ DVD PREVIEWS & RELEASES ]
PICK OF THE WEEK . " Hancock" - Will Smith stars as Hancock, a superhero with amazing powers who's also a drunk and a jerk. After saving the life of a public-relations guy named Ray (Jason Bateman), Hancock allows the guy to help him with his image. Hilarity ensues — for a while. Full Story
'White Christmas' opens at Broadway Palm
Irving Berlin musical a holiday classic
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre presents the heart-warming classic, Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," playing Nov. 20 through Dec. 27. The 1954 movie starred Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen. "White Christmas" takes place in 1954 when two army buddies, turned showbiz partners, follow a duo of singing sisters to a Vermont inn. Full Story
'The Producers' on stage at Cypress Lake High
Join the award-winning Cypress Lake Center for the Arts musical cast as it performs the Broadway smash "The Producers," on Nov. 20-23 at the Cypress Lake High School Auditorium. Winner of 12 Tony awards, the show is based on the 1968 Mel Brooks movie where two wily Broadway producers cook up a scheme to cash in on a mega flop. Full Story
Alliance selects new director
The Alliance for the Arts announced Lydia Antunes Black as the new executive director. Ms. Black joins the Alliance team with a wealth of nonprofit experience and a background in fundraising, development and public relations. Full Story
'Holiday Joy and Jazz' Nov. 29 downtown
The City of Fort Myers invites all residents to the sights and sounds of the holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 3 to 7 p.m. in Centennial Park for "Holiday Joy and Jazz." This year's event features performances by Susie Jennings, Crazy Horse and Company plus Paul Rozmus and Renata. Full Story
Symphony opens season with tribute to Hollywood
The Southwest Florida Symphony kicks off the 2008/09 Pops Season Dec. 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. with "Hello Hollywood" at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. "Hello Hollywood" is conducted by the incomparable "Prince of Pops" Erich Kunzel. Full Story
Shaken, Not Stirred: Florida Rep's fundraiser announced
Just in time for the opening of the latest James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace," Florida Repertory Theatre announced its Bond-themed 2009 gala fundraising event, "The Art of Bond." The March 28 event will draw on the artistry and iconic style of the 22 Bond films, and will be held at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in the Fort Myers River District. Full Story
HAPPENINGS AT BIG ARTS
DUKES of Dixieland on stage New Orleans' own DUKES of Dixieland bring the sounds of The Big Easy back to Schein Performance Hall at BIG ARTS Saturday, Nov. 29, at 8 p.m. DUKES of Dixieland blow traditional jazz and Dixieland into the 21st century, weaving strands of pop, gospel, and country with authentic New Orleans sounds. Full Story
'Indian Blood' next up for Florida Rep
Special $10 tickets for Thanksgiving Day preview
Florida Repertory Theatre is selling $10 seats for a special Thanksgiving Day preview of its upcoming production, "Indian Blood" by A.R. Gurney, on Thursday, Nov. 27, at 8 p.m. "Indian Blood," a play the New York Times called a "snow globe for the stage," is a touchingly funny family portrait, and a perfect comedy for the holiday season. Full Story
ART NEWS
Orchid show on Sanibel The Village Shops, 2340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, hosts its 15th annual Orchid Show Nov. 21 - 23. "We think it's the 15th annual show," said Jennifer Chiaramonte of Why Knot & Why Knot Relax. "We've held the show so many years, I've lost track! Full Story
ArtFest calling for student artists
ArtFest Fort Myers, Southwest Florida's premier juried fine art festival, announces a call for artists for the high school art competition and exhibit, "Art Under 20." This special student show is located in the heart of ArtFest Fort Myers on the weekend of Feb, 7 and 8. Full Story
December at the Phil
Dave Koz Four of the top names in smooth jazz team up for one delightful holiday concert, "Dave Koz and Friends: A Smooth Jazz Christmas 2008," at the Philharmonic Center on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. Full Story
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