Attend the tale of SWEENEY TODD
"Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd. His skin was pale and his eye was odd. He shaved the faces of gentlemen Who never thereafter were heard of again." When it comes to musicals, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" is one strange animal. Full Story
Cypress Lake band knows how to get to Carnegie Hall
But paying for the trip is proving a challenge
"I think everyone at first just didn't believe it," said Max Pegues, a senior in Cypress Lake High School's Center for the Arts. It came as a big surprise to many members of the wind ensemble when the band director told them they were invited to perform at the legendary Carnegie Hall in New York City. Full Story
Luck by Design: Certain Success in an Uncertain World
By Richard E. Goldman (Morgan James, $27.95)
Here's a title you gotta love — "Luck by Design: Certain Success in an Uncertain World." This book is far more than the typical guide to business success. It's actually a handbook for both personal and business success. Full Story
WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO
This week's theater Sweeney Todd - The legendary demon barber, hell-bent on revenge, takes up with his enterprising neighbor in a delicious plot to slice their way through London's upper crust. "Sweeney Todd'' plays through Feb. 1 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Justice will be served, along with lush melody, audacious humor and bloody good thrills. Full Story
Sugden's 'Moon Over the Brewery' mostly flat
ARTS COMMENTARY
It's not all that uncommon for children to have imaginary friends. But Amanda is 13, and her imaginary friend is not that benign. He's not a friendly panda bear or child — he's a silver-haired gentleman with observations so sharp he could be the lovechild of Oscar Wilde and Dorothy Parker. Full Story
The new guy, part 1: Community Foundation 101
GIVING
Most of us have experienced being the "new guy" or the "new girl" in the office. The first several weeks in a new job are filled with learning. New names, new faces, new roles, new policies, new duties, and new surroundings can be both overwhelming and exciting at the same time. Full Story
COUCH THEATER
[ DVD PREVIEWS & RELEASES ]
PICK OF THE WEEK . " Zack and Miri Make a Porno" - Kevin Smith channels Judd Apatow in this raunchy romantic comedy starring Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks as Zack and Miri, two platonic roommates who have fallen on hard times. They decide to make a big whopping pile o' cash by filming themselves in a porno and marketing it to their old high-school pals. Full Story
Edison Celebration of Arts will feature top talent
Event this Saturday in the River District
The sixth annual Edison Celebration of Art will be held Saturday Jan. 31, from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center in the historic Fort Myers River District. The outdoor art festival showcases the work of national and local artists, as well as emerging artists and Lee County students. Full Story
Sex, sex, sex, and SEX at Theatre Conspiracy
Theatre Conspiracy, Southwest Florida's most unique theater company, will perform "My First Time," by Ken Davenport, opening Thursday Feb. 5, at its 2711 Park Windsor Dr. theater. "My First Time," recently featured on CNN, Fox, MSNBC and in an iPhone commercial, is the longest-running play to open off- Broadway in years. Full Story
Upcoming events at BIG ARTS:
Gwen Ifill The FORUM at BIG ARTS series welcomes veteran journalist, television newscaster and author Gwen Ifill, Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Ifill is moderator and managing editor of Washington Week and senior correspondent for "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer." She was the moderator for the vice presidential debate during the 2008 election. Full Story
At the Phil
Upcoming events at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples: Ernestine Anderson Four-time Grammy nominee Ernestine Anderson, known for her sultry, seductive voice and charming stage presence, will perform at the Philharmonic Center as part of the "Cabaret at the Phil" series on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6 and 7, at 6 and 8:30 p.m. in Daniels Pavilion. Full Story
SWF Symphony names new executive director
The Southwest Florida Symphony has named Frances H. Goldman as its new executive director. Ms. Goldman's responsibilities include strategic planning, artistic administration and community outreach. Full Story
'Cinderella Confidential' opens at Florida Rep
"Cinderella Confidential," part of Florida Repertory Theatre's popular Lunchbox Theatre Series, opens Saturday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. Full Story
Symphony performs the music of John Williams
The Southwest Florida Symphony plays "A John Williams Tribute" Feb. 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Conducted by Music Director Michael Hall, the evening includes music from "E.T. Full Story
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