when in doubt, you can always get them the gift of music
With apologies to Louisa May Alcott and her character Jo, Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without tunes.
And every year, there's a new wave of Christmas CDs by artists of every genre and stripe: rock, pop, folk, jazz, folk, soul, rock, country, easy-listening.
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'The Other Shepherds Play' opens at Theatre Conspiracy
Theatre Conspiracy presents "The Other Shepherds Play" Dec. 1 7 through 20 at 8 p.m. In the tradition of "Spamalot," this parody, penned by local playwright John Repa, sends up both modern and historic assumptions about the Nativity and also questions what happened and who knew what when. Full Story
Chain of Fools: A fictional memoir by Charles Stupidnski
By Charles Sobczak (Indigo Press, trade paperback)
"Chain of Fools: A fictional memoir by Charles Stupidnski" is the latest offering from Sanibel author Charles Sobczak. Sobczak has written an interesting novel, whose cover blurb says, "When he began looking for dirty laundry, amateur genealogist Charles Stupidnski (pronounced Stupnski) soon discovered his family owned the laundromat. Full Story
WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO
This week's theater Indian Blood - Florida Repertory Theatre presents "Indian Blood,'' by A.R. Gurney, through Sunday, Dec. 21. "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. Call 332-4488 or go to www.floridarep.org. Full Story
'Tis the season of holiday giving, and nonprofits need support now more than ever
GIVING
I know it doesn't come as a surprise to anyone that many of our nonprofit agencies are really struggling to keep their heads above water during these tough economic times. As I have mentioned in previous articles, the demand for services is increasing dramatically while at the same time donations for many organizations are decreasing. Full Story
'Another Night Before Christmas'
ARTS COMMENTARY
Pity the poor playwright and lyricist who attempt to write a Christmas show. There's "A Christmas Carol." And "The Nutcracker." And "Amahl and the Night Visitors." There are well-known and beloved movie classics, from "It's a Wonderful Life" to "Miracle on 34th Street" to "Scrooged. Full Story
COUCH THEATER
[ DVD PREVIEWS & RELEASES ]
PICK OF THE WEEK . "Ghost Town" - This is one of those little gems that seem to come and go really quickly at the theaters, but hopefully find new life on home video as people discover them. Full Story
Lunchbox Theatre rocks in downtown Fort Myers
Florida Repertory Theatre announced the opening of its popular Lunchbox Theatre Series with the fun, exciting and educational musical, "Schoolhouse Rock Live!" Sponsored by Pamela Templeton and Fort Myers Toyota "The Family Store," the theater series for children and families opens on Saturday, Jan. Full Story
Symphony to perform holiday celebration
The Southwest Florida Symphony celebrates the holidays with a Celticinspired holiday concert the entire family will enjoy. The heartwarming, family favorite - "A Very Merry Pops" - takes place Dec. 20 and 21 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Joseph Caulkins conducts both the Saturday 8 p.m. and Sunday 7 p.m. Full Story
Cape company wins Emmy Award
Dreamtime Entertainment, a Cape Coral-based production studio, won two Emmy Awards for excellence in television for the Southeastern United States. The first Emmy was for the PBS documentary television special "Under the Sea with Al Giddings." In addition, Dreamtime videographer Sergio Munoz also shared a separate Emmy in a television news category. Full Story
Alliance holding winter arts camp
Not sure how to occupy the kids during winter break? The Lee County Alliance for the Arts, on the corner of McGregor and Colonial boulevards, is holding its second annual Winter Arts Camp, beginning Dec. 22 and running through Jan. 2. Full Story
"The Holly Jolly Follies" on stage at Schoolhouse Theater on Sanibel
"The Holly Jolly Follies" runs through Dec. 31 at The Schoolhouse Theater on Sanibel. Songs like "Santa Baby," "Blue Christmas" and others are sure to put you in that holiday spirit. "The Holly Jolly Follies" stars island favorites Chloe Sabin, Samantha Rotella, Madison Mitchell and Victor Legarreta. Full Story
January events at the Alliance for the Arts
. Digital Plus: Invitational - Opening Reception: Jan. 9, 2009, 5-7 p.m. Jan. 9-31 See how artists embrace digital photography and intertwine prints with diverse mediums and a creative outlook. Featured artists include: Jen Zen Gray, Robert Munn, Sara Cooke, Joshua Myers, Nicholas Bergery, and in the member gallery, Don Parsons. Full Story
This week on WGCU TV — Cable channel 3
. Yanni: Voices - Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 10 p.m. Popular performer Yanni and four young vocalists — Nathan Pacheco, Chloe, Ender Thomas and Leslie Mills — combine talents to offer an evening of new compositions and Yanni classics. The program features a behind-the-scenes preview of the music from the new CD, Yanni: Voices, and the upcoming concert tour. Full Story
Art League hosts 'Bring in the New' exhibit
The Art League of Fort Myers will host an opening night reception for its "Bring in the New" Fine Arts Show on Friday, Jan. 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the league gallery and gift shop at 1451 Monroe Street in the downtown River District. Admission is free. Full Story
Photo exhibit opens at J.N. 'Ding' Darling
Alligators skulk. Herons stalk. Eagles scream and roseate spoonbills glide through the captivating wildlife exhibit, "Where the Wild Things Really Are, II." This show of photographer Sallie Rich's new work opens at The J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel on Jan. 2 and continues through Feb. 28. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Full Story
City seeking artist for $20,000 commission
The City of Fort Myers, through its Public Art Committee, announces a call to artists for a work of public art. It is a national call to artists for the "Marks and Brands" project along First Street to commemorate the history of the cattle industry in Fort Myers. The budget for this work is $20,000. Full Story
daas Gallery opens 'Skin' exhibit Jan. 2
"Skin," a collection of provocative and uncensored, yet tasteful and brilliant, masterpieces by three prominent Southwest Florida artists, opens at daas Gallery Jan. 2. April Clary, Doug Heslep and Daniel Lovely accepted daas Gallery's invitation to expose these images freely and without boundaries. Full Story
FGCU Art Gallery opens "Man Made" exhibit Jan. 8
The Florida Gulf Coast University Art Gallery invites the public to an opening reception for "Man Made," an exhibition featuring the environmental art of Mary Ellen Croteau, Thursday, Jan. 8, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The exhibition runs through Feb. 7, and is free and open to the public. Full Story
Group exhibit, silent auction featured at Arts for ACT
Join Arts for ACT Gallery on Friday, Jan. 2, from 6 to 10 p.m. for the January "Meet the Artists" opening reception, from 6 to 10 p.m. Full Story
La Casa del Arte features artist Arturo Samaniego
Arturo Samaniego's artwork will grace the walls of La Casa del Arte the month of January. The opening reception will be held Jan 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. during the monthly Art Walk event. Mr. Samaniego was born in Mexico City, and his formative years were spent between that gothic metropolis and his mother's home town of Alicante, in Spain. Full Story
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