monologues
Perfecting the art of them, in both writing and performing
"I have a lot of little people in my head," says Glenn Alterman. And, gentleman that he is, he lets them out to run around, allowing each one a moment in the spotlight. As a playwright and monologist, he writes these people into being. Full Story
Married couple returns as leads in 'Wedding Singer'
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre presents the romantic musical comedy, "The Wedding Singer," playing April 16 through June 6. Dubbed "one big party," "The Wedding Singer" is based on the 1998 hit film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Full Story
Fatal February By Barbara Levenson (Oceanview Publishing, $22.95)
BEACH READING
It must be the season for excellent legal thrillers set in Miami because "Fatal February," Barbara Levenson's debut novel, is just out. Ms. Levenson Full Story
The joy of theater: It's about so much more than the stage
ARTS COMMENTARY
I could think of more somber ways to spend Good Friday, but as things turned out, I spent the evening in Naples, watching a lavender-haired woman who sang and danced on stage and chatted up people in the audience, slyly insulting them. (Lovingly, of course. Full Story
Getting water from a rock
GIVING
In the world of philanthropy, there is a big spotlight on nonprofits and community foundations today, which, unlike in the business sector, is actually a good thing. Full Story
COUCH THEATER
[ DVD PREVIEWS & RELEASES ]
PICKS OF THE WEEK . " The Wrestler" - Mickey Rourke gives the performance of his career as Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a washed-up wrestler who was a big hit back in the 1980s but is now long past his prime. Full Story
Alliance names 2009 'Angels
The Lee County Alliance of the Arts revealed the winners of the sixth annual Angels of the Arts Awards on April 6 at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Host Bill Wood from Fox 4 entertained guests between award presentations and special performances by Kacie Phillips, Paul Gavin and Kat Epple. Winners were selected from 82 individual nominees in 13 categories. Full Story
Awards presented for Craft Guild's Exhibit of Excellence at BIG ARTS
Awards for the 24th annual Southwest Florida Craft Guild 2009 Exhibit of Excellence were presented April 4 at BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery on Sanibel Island. Full Story
THIS WEEK AT THE PHIL
Orchestra, tribute, rock 'n' roll on tap
The Philharmonic Center for the Arts is hosting the following performers this week: Christopher Riddle leads Nelson Riddle Orchestra The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, the world's most-recorded orchestra, will perform at the Philharmonic Center on Sunday, April 19, at 8 p.m. Full Story
BIG ARTS hosts art sale, studio tour
Become better acquainted with local artists through the BIG ARTS Members' Art Show and Sale, and the fifth annual Artists Studio Tour. The events are set for Friday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Studio Tour tickets are limited and can be purchased for $45. Full Story
Topol stars in 'Fiddler on the Roof'
The star of the original motion picture plays Mann Hall
"Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as... as a Fiddler on the Roof," announces Tevye, a humble milkman from the Russian village of Anatevka. And so begins a tale of love and laughter, devotion and defiance, and changing traditions. Full Story
Save the date: 'Pose Down' screening filmed locally, showing at the Alliance
"Pose Down," an independent film shot in Fort Myers, is screening for the first time at the Lee County Alliance of the Art's Foulds Theatre, on May 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will be a meet and greet reception afterward with the film's creators. Full Story
Publisher to address writers association
Publisher and theater director Chris Angerman will continue the Gulf Coast Writers Association's professional development series by exploring the three stages of editing: story editing, rewriting and copy editing, and how these aspects of the editing process relate to what publishers are looking for in manuscripts. The meeting and workshop will start at 10 a.m. Full Story
Artescape winners named
Internationally known artist Francesco Agresti has selected the winners of the Florida West Arts Artescape Florida West 2009 Series of three juried fine art competitions. The awards are based on the artworks in all three juried exhibitions. Full Story
Local artist's work appears on covers of two new books
Southwest Florida artist Marcus Antonius Jansen's paintings grace the covers of two books released in 2008. Full Story
Centennial Park site of 17th annual River & Blues Fest
The 17th annual Fort Myers River & Blues Fest takes place Sunday, April 19, at Centennial Park in the downtown River District. The event includes music, food and family fun. There will be performances by Certified, Dan Sheppard, The Juice, Deb & The Dynamics and The Mambo Brothers. Full Story
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