a triple shot of Joe
... playwright Joe DiPietro has 3 shows in 1 season
The city of Fort Myers hasn't declared a Joe DiPietro Day, nor are they giving him a key to the city, but Joe DiPietro doesn't mind. He has something better: he just hit the theatrical trifecta. Three of his shows are being performed in town this season. In fact, if you plan it right, you can see all three within a two-week period in April. Full Story
Downtown walking tours reveal history, Renaissance and more
Following two years of intensive restoration efforts, a stroll or drive through downtown has become a pleasure. Buildings have re-emerged revealing their historic identities. The streets are beautifully paved, displaying the truly historic atmosphere that has remained hidden for many years. Full Story
Talking Out of School: Memoir of an Educated Woman
By Kass Fleisher (Dalkey Archive Press, $13.95)
Biting, witty and occasionally even venomous, professor and author Kass Fleisher's memoir "Talking Out of School: Memoir of an Educated Woman" chronicles not just the author's own tumultuous education within and outside of university lecture halls, but also the tenuous state of women's higher education in America today. Full Story
'Anything Goes': It's de-lightful!
ARTS COMMENTARY
If you're a regular theatergoer, odds are good you've seen "Anything Goes" — perhaps more than once. After all, there was a moment when it seemed to be playing here almost every year: The Naples Dinner Theatre put on a production, as did the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers. A national touring company even came through with a production. Full Story
Collaboration: Every nonprofit should be doing it
In previous columns I have written about possible strategies nonprofits can employ to sustain themselves during these tough economic times. This week I want to focus on one of the most important tools nonprofits can utilize: collaboration. Full Story
Watchmen
Is it worth $10? No.
"Watchmen" presents a different side to superheroes than we've ever seen before, and it's not a perspective we really needed to see. What a grim, dark and ponderous movie this is, a bold exercise in visual flair that lacks cohesiveness and heart. Full Story
'Church Basement Ladies' held over through May 24
Due to sold out performances and overwhelming customer demand, The Off Broadway Palm Theatre has extended the musical comedy "Church Basement Ladies" a second time. The show is playing through May 24. "Church Basement Ladies" is a musical comedy that celebrates church basement kitchens everywhere and the wonderful women who work there. Full Story
Man-eating plant takes over Schoolhouse Theater Stage
A forbidden romance, an evil dentist, a man-eating plant from outer space; these are just a few of the many twists and turns that await you in "Little Shop of Horrors." Playing at The Schoolhouse Theater, "Little Shop of Horrors" opens March 12 and runs through April 4. Full Story
Naples' von Liebig hosts Warhol portfolios
Exhibition on loan from Bank of America
A new Andy Warhol exhibition makes its Florida debut at The von Liebig Art Center in downtown Naples this week. "Andy Warhol Portfolios: Life & Legends" presents works spanning Mr. Warhol's career from the 1950s through 1986 and features key works from landmark series such as Endangered Species, Flowers, Jews of the Twentieth Century, Myths, Muhammad Ali and Space Fruits. Full Story
Naples group seeks film critics
Film group seeks opinions
Be a film critic, catch an indie flick and drink with judges April 16, 23 and 30. Join film enthusiasts at 7 p.m. on those dates and be a film critic at Six Degrees Exhibitions. Enjoy a drink while watching a random film being judged in consideration for the Naples International Film Festival in November 2009. Price: $1. Full Story
Black Maria Film fest returns
The Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Edison State College and BIG ARTS will bring the Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival to Florida for a third season since the festival began its national tour in 1981. Colleges and museums throughout the country host the festival. It showcases independent and experimental film and video. Full Story
Jewish Film Fest under way in Lee
The 2009 Jewish Film Festival of Southwest Florida is under way, with a double feature, "Fish Out of Water" and "Unsettled,'' airing at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the Regal Bell Tower Cinemas in Fort Myers. Double feature tickets are $12. Full Story
Gulf Coast Symphony to present 'American Icons'
The Gulf Coast Symphony, Southwest Florida's premier community orchestra, presents another of its acclaimed Classical Access Concerts on Saturday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. The program, "American Icons," features some of the greatest American composers, including two of the most famous living composers, Jennifer Higdon and Christopher Theofanidis. The program includes Ms. Full Story
Garden Club heads to flower fest
The Pine Island Garden Club is sponsoring a March 24-25 trip to the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Non-members are welcome. The bus leaves at 7 a.m. Full Story
Shell Point Community presents Irish group Cherish The Ladies
The Shell Point Retirement Community's seventh annual Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series of 2008- 2009 presents the Irish-based group, Cherish the Ladies, for a St. Patrick's Day performance. At 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, this group of entertainers will take the stage at the Village Church Auditorium located in the Island at Shell Point. Full Story
Nominees named for Alliance's 2009 Angels of the Arts awards
Nominations are in, champagne is ordered and the red carpet is ready to roll out. The Alliance of the Arts announces the 2009 Angels of the Arts nominees. The Alliance will celebrate the contributions artists, arts organizations and supporters make to the quality of life for residents and visitors in Lee County. Full Story
S.W. Florida Symphony performs 'Triumph' on Sanibel to wrap up series
The Southwest Florida Symphony Chamber Orchestra celebrates the triumph of battle in its last Sanibel appearance of the season. Conducted by Music Director Michael Hall, the chamber orchestra and chamber chorus, with special guest soloists, will perform "Musical Triumph" Sunday, March 22, at 7 p.m. in Schein Hall at BIG ARTS on Sanibel. Full Story
Symphony Youth Orchestra to perform masterworks at SFM High School
The Southwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform the works of Mozart and Bizet at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14. The performance takes place at the South Fort Myers High School Auditorium, 14020 Plantation Road. The event honors the Southwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra, the second-place concerto competition winner. 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
Conductor Jack Everly back at the Phil for Pops #3 'Viva Las Vegas'
THE MUSIC GOURMET
Mention the name Jack Everly, and any regular pops attendee at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts ought to respond instantly with the three Es associated with his name: Excellence. Excitement. Extravagance. That pretty well sums up every over-the-top program the Hoosierborn maestro has created, enjoying non-stop kudos throughout the world in the process. Full Story
THIS WEEK at BIG ARTS
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
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