HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU'RE GOOD?
THE DILEMMA OF THOSE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS
EVERY SEASON, WHEN "AMERICAN IDOL" holds open auditions in cities around the country, thousands Full Story
Gulf Coast Symphony performs Beethoven and Bruckner
The Gulf Coast Symphony, Southwest Florida's premier community orchestra, presents another of its critically acclaimed Classical Access Concerts on Saturday evening, May 9. The program features the Overture from Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio and Bruckner's Symphony No. 8 in C minor, "The Apocalyptic. Full Story
BEACH READING
Nobody Move: A Novel By Denis Johnson (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $23)
Scoundrel Jimmy Luntz considers himself a lucky guy, a lucky guy who is many things to many people: To his debt-collector, he's a dead man. To his lover, he's an irresistibly no-good loser. To the readers of Denis Johnson's crude, fun crime novel, "Nobody Move," Jimmy Luntz is all of the above, and anything but an ordinary criminal. Full Story
'Church Basement Ladies': It needs some spice
ARTS COMMENTARY
If you like paintings of children with big, oversized eyes and Anne Geddes baby photos, then you'll most probably love "Church Basement Ladies," playing at the Off Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. The musical, without a doubt, is cute. Cute, and cutesy. Full Story
Creativity and innovation are what help nonprofits thrive in tough times
GIVING
In the world of philanthropy, so much of what we hear about and talk about lately is how bleak things are for nonprofits: how donations are dropping while the demand for services is up, especially in the area of social services. Full Story
COUCH THEATER
[ DVD PREVIEWS & RELEASES ]
PICKS OF THE WEEK . "Taken" - Written and produced by Luc Besson ("The Professional," "La Femme Nikita," "The Transporter"), "Taken" is a fast-paced adventure thriller. Liam Neeson stars as Bryan Mills, an ex-CIA operative who has given up a life of danger and intrigue in order to spend more time with his family. Full Story
THIS WEEK AT THE PHIL
Mozart's Symphony No. 40 Conductor Stuart Malina returns to lead the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra in Mozart "The Great," on Friday and Saturday, May 8-9, at 8 p.m. at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts. The Conductor's Prelude begins one hour prior to each concert. Full Story
Jack Everly named principal pops conductor at the Philharmonic
THE MUSIC GOURMET
How could we be so lucky? Five years ago, the Philharmonic Center for the Arts and the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra scored a major coup with the appointment of Jorge Mester as music director and conductor. Full Story
ArtFest Fort Myers lauded by art education association
ArtFest Fort Myers was the recent recipient of an award from the Lee Art Education Association. Long known for their outreach in art education, the staff and volunteers of ArtFest Fort Myers were gratified to be honored by the LAEA "in appreciation for their outstanding support and dedication through the years. Full Story
Voices of Mobile to sing in Fort Myers before trip to Middle East
The Voices of Mobile, a Christian vocal ensemble that has played at the White House, will be in Fort Myers Sunday, May 17, for a special concert at First Baptist Church of Fort Myers. The concert is planned for 10:30 a.m., as part of the church's regular Sunday worship service, according to the Rev. John Daugherty. There is no additional charge for the concert. Full Story
Symphony Youth Orchestra set to perform season finale
The Southwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform its season finale, "Colors in Sound," on Sunday, May 17, at 7 p.m. at the Fort Myers High Auditorium. This concert will feature the Youth Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Michael Hall and the first place Concerto Competition winner Matt Ropa. Full Story
Experience one of the best birding sites in Lee County
Experience the beautiful birds of Bunche Beach with a Bird Patrol Guide Saturday, May 9, from 5-7 p m. Participants will meet in the parking lot at Bunche Beach, located at the end of John Morris road off Summerlin Road in South For Myers. Full Story
Cape Coral High School students display artwork in county commissioner's office
Lee County Commissioner Tammy Hall is supporting local artists by giving them an opportunity to display their artwork in her Fort Myers office. This month, seven Cape Coral High School Students will display original paintings and artistic digital photography at the District 4 commissioner's office through May 20. Full Story
Local historian's new book outlines influence of ancient Egypt on our lives today
Professor Adrian Kerr, a resident of Southwest Florida, has spent more than 30 years regularly visiting Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Iraq and Israel to study the ancient civilizations of the Middle East. His recently published book, "Ancient Egypt and Us," outlines the impact of ancient Egypt on the modern world. Full Story
Kemper Museum acquires 2 works by Marcus Jansen
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City, Mo., recently acquired two new paintings titled, "eggs and ham" and "empty plates," by artist Marcus Antonius Jansen. Both paintings were created by Jansen in 2007. The two works were acquired at HW Gallery in Naples. Full Story
Mina Edison teas, summer camps, programs highlight May activities
May at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates is marked by the return of the Mina Edison Teas every Wednesday, Mother's Day Brunch on May 10 and Estates Inventor's Summer Camp enrollment, as well as a variety of special exhibits, children and adult programs, throughout the month. Full Story
Cape Library Friends host staff exhibition
The Friends of the Cape Coral Library announce a new exhibit running through June 12. The Friends' gallery, located at the Cape Coral Library, 921 SW 39th Terrace, off Mohawk Boulevard, is open during library hours. The new exhibit will feature Lee County library staff artists. Full Story
daas Gallery seeks June exhibition art
daas Gallery invites local artists to submit pieces for its June exhibition. The theme of the exhibition is Pop Art. Artists of all mediums are invited to submit a maximum of two pieces for this show. Full Story
Orchid Society presents guest speaker
The Southwest Florida Orchid Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutenberg Eco-Living Center, 6490 South Point Blvd., Fort Myers. Dorothy Tanner will present a slide show of a selected American Orchid Society topic. Members may bring plants from their personal collection for sale. Doors open at 7 p.m. Full Story
Dora the Explorer coming to Barbara B. Mann Hall
Nickelodeon, Broadway Across America and the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall are teaming up to bring "Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys," starring the world's most famous Latina explorer, Aug. 11 and 12 for three performances. Full Story
Naples Players present show for kids of all ages
'The True Story of the Three Little Pigs' runs May 22 through June 20
The Naples Players present a special summer treat, "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs," performed by adult actors for kids of all ages and the rest of the family. The delightful musical is on stage from May 22 through June 20 at the Tobye Studio of the Sugden Community Theatre. Full Story
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