This week's theater
Shakespeare Abridged - Theatre Conspiracy presents "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" through April 11. Three actors cram all 37 plays, both comedy and tragedy, and 154 sonnets by William Shakespeare into two acts and send the Bard rolling in his grave. The theater is at 2711 Park Windsor Dr. #302, Fort Myers. 936-3239 or theatreconspiracy. org. Full Story
This week's symphony
Classical No, 5 - Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts presents "Classical No. 5: Beethoven's Immortal Fifth,'' conducted by Jorge Mester, Thursday, March 26, through Sunday, March 29. Beethoven's "Fifth Symphony" is perhaps the most recognizable of all classical compositions, with its famous four-note "Fate" motif. 597-1900 or www.thephil.org. Full Story
Wednesday, Mar. 25
Chamber Orchestra - The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts presents the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and renowned violin virtuoso Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg. 597-1900 or www.thephil.org. Opera and Music - The Art League of Bonita Springs hosts "An Evening With… Unforgettable Opera & Music" from 7-9 p.m. Full Story
Thursday, Mar. 26
Piano Ensemble - The FGCU Bower School of Music presents the second annual Piano Ensemble at 7 p.m. at the Steinway Gallery, 28751 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs. The free recital features associate professor of music and head of piano studies Michael Baron and students in the Bower School of Music. 590-7209. Full Story
Friday, Mar. 27
Art Luncheon - The Art League of Bonita Springs hosts its annual Members Luncheon. Members, potential members and friends gather to enjoy lunch and a special artistic presentation or performance. A variety of unique and elegant raffle items and door prizes are awarded throughout the afternoon. 495-8989 or artcenterbonita.org.. Full Story
Saturday, Mar. 28
ZAP - "ZAP!" is now playing for the Florida Repertory Theatre's Lunchbox Theatre Series. Sponsored by LCEC, "ZAP!" is an electrifying play about electricity. The Lunchbox Series performs at 11 a.m. through April 11 at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in the Fort Myers River District. Full Story
Sunday, Mar. 29
Requiem - The Mastersingers, in collaboration with the University Choir of FGCU's Bower School of Music, will present Brahms' timeless masterpiece, "Ein deutsches Requiem" ("A German Requiem") at 4 p.m. at Burnt Store Presbyterian Church in Punta Gorda. Tickets: $20; 277-7813. Full Story
Monday, Mar. 30
Film Series - The BIG ARTS Film Society's Film Series features "Elsa and Fred." Tickets: $7. 395-0900, www.bigarts. org or e-mail info@BIGARTS.org. Full Story
Tuesday, Mar. 31
Benefit Concert - A benefit concert for the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, offered by a chamber orchestra of 20, together with the combined choirs of Ave Maria University, begins at 7:30 p.m., at Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Drive, Naples. Tickets: $35 individually, or group rates. 986-0847 or www.ciw-concert.org. Full Story
Ongoing events
Art Exhibit - The Art Gallery at Florida Gulf Coast University's "Out of the Box: Art from the Inside Out," is open in the Arts Complex through April 24. The exhibition showcases 48 artists' work on how they turned a recycled jewelry case into a work of art. 590-7199 or asturdiv@fgcu.edu. Full Story
Upcoming events
Film Series - The BIG ARTS Film Society's Film Series will present four films directed by Billy Wilder: "Ball of Fire," April 1; "Double Indemnity," April 8; "The Apartment," April 15; and "Witness for the Prosecution," April 22. Tickets: $5. 395-0900, www.bigarts.org or e-mail info@BIGARTS. org. Full Story
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