Musical The Comedy Murders of 1940
The serious business of comedy involves finding where the funny is
F irst of all, let's get some things straight. "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" is a comedy. It does include murder. And yes, it's set in 1940. It is not, however, a musical. Full Story
'Indian Blood' opens Friday at Florida Rep
A.R. Gurney play runs through Dec. 21
"Indian Blood" by A.R. Gurney, a play the New York Times called a "snow globe for the stage," opens at Florida Repertory Theatre on Friday, Nov. 28. Full Story
WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO
This week's theater Indian Blood - "Indian Blood,'' by A.R. Gurney, opens at Florida Repertory Theatre Nov. 28. A special showing with $10 tickets will be held Thursday, Nov. 27, at 8 p.m. Full Story
Allow yourself to see 'Forbidden Broadway'
Actors love their profession. They also love to make fun of it. If you know someone in theater, chances are you'll hear them mock everything from lyrics to costumes to the show's proper name. "Forbidden Broadway" harnesses that love/hate energy, presenting it to audiences on stage at the off-Broadway Palm Dinner Theater. Full Story
In tough times, strong leadership is essential for board and staff
GIVING
Let's continue the conversation I started a few weeks ago about strategies nonprofit staff and volunteers can use to weather the economic storm. Unfortunately, the news isn't getting any better, as local unemployment has risen to more than 9 percent and our foreclosure rate continues to be the second highest in the nation. Full Story
COUCH THEATER
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PICK OF THE WEEK . " Wanted" - In a year overflowing with comic-book movies, "Wanted" stands up as one of the better ones. Full Story
Scared of Santa: Scenes of Terror in Toyland
By Denise Joyce and Nancy Watkins (Harper Collins, $9.95)
'Tis the season: December brings warm gingerbread and heaps of toys, stuffed stockings on the mantle and magic in the air. But it also brings on screaming, crying and sheer panic! Full Story
Deck the Halls soon at Gulfshore Playhouse
Gulfshore Playhouse opens its season with the Florida premiere of the new holiday musical, "Another Night Before Christmas," Dec. 11 through Dec. 21 at the Norris Center in downtown Naples. The holiday musical by Sean Grennan and Leah Okimoto, the creators of Gulfshore Playhouse's smash hit "Married Alive! Full Story
'H.M.S. Pinafore' next up for Opera Naples
Opera Naples' second production this season, "H.M.S. Pinafore," presented in English, will be staged at Cambier Park Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6. Tickets are available in a family four-pack for $100 for two adults and two children. Full Story
'Tux and Trees' charity gala Dec. 5
Morning news anchor Sarah Augusthy and charity auctioneer Scott Robertson will co-host the "Tux and Trees" charity auction on Friday, Dec. 5. The Festival of Trees is Southwest Florida's premier holiday showcase and the Tux and Trees Gala is the signature fundraising event of Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. Full Story
'Patriotic Pets' gala benefits North Fort Myers shelter
The Animal Refuge Center will be holding its 14th annual Starlight Auction fund-raiser to benefit orphaned and abandoned animals housed at the sanctuary. The event will be held at Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. The theme for the evening is "Patriotic Pets. Full Story
'Love Loves' at Theatre Conspiracy
"Love Loves a Pornographer," by Jeff Goode, is on stage at Theatre Conspiracy through Dec. 13. The show is a contemporary comedy of manners. Lord Loveworthy has a problem. His only daughter is soon to be married and the only way to pay for her wedding is to blackmail the vicar, who's seducing his wife. Full Story
Small art exhibit opens at dass Gallery
"Pequeño Formato," a collection of tiny masterpieces, opens at daas Gallery in downtown Fort Myers on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Juried by Veron Ennis, curator and artist for the Ferrari Gallery; these unique creations will invite you to experience art up close. All artwork in this collections is smaller than 12 inches in any dimension. Full Story
Art League opening new exhibit
Art League of Fort Myers will host an opening night reception for its new show, "Welcome Back," on Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 10 p.m. in the league gallery and gift shop located at 1451 Monroe St. in the downtown River District. Admission is free. Full Story
Arts and craft fair Dec. 13
The first Cypress Square Arts & Crafts Fair will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Cypress Lake Square, 13391 McGregor Blvd. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Applications are available for arts, crafts, new clothing, jewelry, home décor, decorative plant and food vendors. Full Story
Magician John Robert on stage in Naples
Comedy magician and illusionist John Robert returns to the Norris Center in Naples Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6, at 7:30 p.m. with his "Holiday Magic Show." This year, he even has a few brand-new tricks up his sleeve. "I'm really excited about the new holiday show," Mr. Robert said. "I've added some great new effects to the 2008 show. Full Story
DUKES of Dixieland on stage at BIG ARTS
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
Children's classic 'Pinocchio' opens at Broadway Palm
Broadway Palm Children's Theatre presents "Pinocchio" playing Nov. 28, 29 and Dec. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 23 and 26. This timeless classic of honesty and respect is perfect family entertainment. The fun begins when a toymaker carves a puppet he names Pinocchio. With a little magic, Pinocchio comes to life and is able to dance, walk and play. Full Story
History museum features Holocaust author
Meet Southwest Florida resident Anatole Kurdsjuk as he discusses his poignant Holocaust non-fiction memoir, "The Long Walk Home with Miracles Along the Way," at Southwest Florida Museum of History from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Full Story
Amber art display opens at Cape studio
Rising Stars Art Studio in Cape Coral presents a special exhibit, "Genuine Amber,' opening Friday, Nov. 28. Fossil tree sap, more than 40 million years old, was mined in Poland by Larry La Rosa. Fossil insects inside the amber record life on earth after the age of dinosaurs. Full Story
Winter show highlights ArtFest artists
Exhibit opens at Harborside Event Center Dec. 5
Harborside Event Center and ArtFest Fort Myers open "Highlights of ArtFest Fort Myers," an exhibit featuring seven spectacular contemporary artists who will also be exhibiting at ArtFest Fort Myers Friday, Dec. 5. The show represents a broad array of two-dimensional art from a group of local artists who compete nationally in their mediums. Full Story
New exhibit opening at La Casa del Arte Dec. 5
An exhibit featuring the art of Dania Sierra opens at La Casa del Arte in downtown Fort Myers Dec. 5, with an opening reception from 6 to 10 p.m. during Art Walk. Ms. Sierra was born in La Habana, Cuba, and exiled to the United States with her family in 1962. Full Story
Local online gallery offers free shipping to military
Aboriginals: Art of the First Person, a former Sanibel Island gallery now working exclusively online, announced a special offer to people who want to send healing and protective gifts to friends and loved ones in the military. Full Story
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