Stephen Schwartz's music is 'Wicked' good
SECOND NATIONAL TOURING COMPANY OF 'WICKED' STARTS IN FORT MYERS
You could say it was love at first sight. Or maybe someone cast a spell. Because before he even read Gregory Maguire's best-selling novel, "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West," Stephen Schwartz knew he wanted to make a Broadway musical about that iconic green witch. Full Story
The Duprees bring spirit of rock 'n' roll to Sanibel
BIG ARTS presents The Duprees at 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, in Schein Performance Hall. Tickets are $41 floor, $46 loge, available at BIG ARTS Marks Box Office. Full Story
Michelle: A Biography
By Liza Mundy (Simon & Schuster, $25)
There is simply no middle ground when it comes to the diverse opinions that Americans have about Michelle Obama. Her detractors see her as an elitist Full Story
Stephen Schwartz on newspapers
The playwright offers his thoughtful spin on the Fourth Estate
Sometimes interviews take a strange twist, and conversations go in directions you hadn't anticipated. Full Story
'All Shook Up' shakes expectations, societal roles
ARTS COMMENTARY
When described, "All Shook Up" sounds like something "Saturday Night Live" might make up: a musical based on Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," set in the mid-'50s with all the characters singing Elvis songs. But it's no faux show; this is the real deal. Full Story
The new guy, part 4: When the going gets tough
GIVING
Being a new guy on the job does have its advantages. Back in my early working years, when I was doing time in retail, I used my newness to defuse many an ill-tempered customer's rants. Working in a resort town retail shop meant that we rarely regular customers. Every day, week, and month brought in different people. Full Story
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PICK OF THE WEEK . " Pinocchio 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition" - "Pinocchio" is one of the greatest animated films of all time, and this two-disc set is a must-have for any animation — or Disney — fan's library. Full Story
Bonita Art League names Leadership in Arts recipients
The Art League of Bonita Springs announced 2009 Leadership in the Arts Awards recipients. Nominated for their outstanding achievement, dedication and support of arts, award recipients will receive their awards for exceptional efforts in volunteerism, arts education, philanthropy and lifetime achievement in the arts. Full Story
Gulfshore Ballet presents 'BRAVO!Ballet' March 29
Gulfshore Ballet, Southwest Florida's only nonprofit classical ballet school, will host "BRAVO!Ballet" Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m., at Cypress Lake Center for the Arts. This year's performance will feature dancers from the ranks of the world renowned New York City Ballet. Full Story
Art Walk Friday features 9 galleries, new after party
Art Walk, downtown Fort Myers' monthly celebration of art, food and music, will be Friday, March 6, from 6 to 10 p.m. March marks the sixth time for the new monthly Art Walk that debuted in October. Full Story
La Casa del Arte welcomes 'Simply Peru'
Opening reception March 6 during monthly Art Walk
The artwork of seven internationally renowned Peruvian artists will be on display at La Casa del Arte for two months. The exhibition is the art and soul of Latin America, with works ranging from paintings, sculpture, to incredible handmade Peruvian jewelry. Full Story
Opening event set for 'State of Abstraction: Fort Myers'
The Lee County Alliance for the Arts will hold an opening reception for State of Abstraction: Fort Myers on March 6, from 5-8 p.m. This exhibition, showing March 6-27, is the final part of the "Alliance Gallery Goes Abstract" series that began in January. Full Story
daas Gallery features contemporary Scottish Master's first U.S. exhibit
The daas Gallery in downtown Fort Myers will premiere internationally acclaimed painter Ronnie Ford's new collection in the United States. The Master Scottish painter's work will be daas Gallery's exhibition during the month of March, with an opening reception scheduled for March 6, in conjunction with Art Walk night. Full Story
Meet the artists at Arts for ACT
Join Arts for ACT Gallery Friday, March 6, from 6-10 p.m., for the March "Meet the Artists" opening reception. Featured artists are Otto von Kotzebue, Gloria Audo, Patricia Mulko and Carol Siegel. In Germany, the name von Kotzebue is associated with culture and creativity, adventure, travel and with intelligence and style. Full Story
Rauschenberg Gallery features 'black' works of Syd Solomon
The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery, on the campus of Edison State College, hosts "Syd Solomon: On Black,'' March 13-April 9, with an opening and reception March 13 from 6-8 p.m. There will be a gallery talk at 7 p.m. with Mike Solomon. Full Story
ART NEWS
Beatles tribute band at Broadway Palm "Yesterday - A Tribute to The Beatles" plays the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre on Monday, March 9. This internationally acclaimed group will take you on a musical journey to an era of peace, love and innocence. Full Story
ArtFest Fort Myers lauds Art Under 20 competitors
ArtFest Fort Myers presented $6,000 in awards to Lee County high school students at the Art Under 20 Award Reception on Feb. 18. The artists won the top awards in Art Under 20, the high school fine art competition, which took place at ArtFest Fort Myers on Feb. 7 and 8. Full Story
Going once, going twice! It's Bond, James Bond
Florida Repertory Theatre will highlight four of the most exclusive auction items up for bid in its annual fundraiser, "The Art of Bond, James Bond," on March 28. Held at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in the Fort Myers River District, the centerpiece of the event is an extensive live and silent auction that features some of the finest goods on the Gulf Coast. Full Story
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