The many faces of Lisa MORGAN
I USED TO THINK LISA MORGAN was a great actress. But now I'm working on another theory. Maybe she's part chameleon. Or maybe she's one of those shape-shifters you see in science fiction films and TV shows Full Story
CLHS Arts Center takes honors in musical awards
Event showcases performances of Lee County high schoolers
The second annual Lee County High School Musical Awards were held May 18 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. The program is the brainchild of Scott Saxon, general manager of the hall. "Our purpose with this program," says Saxon, "is to celebrate and showcase the hard work and achievement of these talented students and their respective schools. Full Story
BEACH READING
The Red Wolf Conspiracy By Robert V.S. Redick (Ballantine Books, $26)
They don't make 'em like the Chathrand anymore — because they can't. The ship is so ancient that the secrets of its creation are lost to the centuries. Gigantic and majestic, the Chathrand is a mobile city, a floating palace meant to spark awe and fear at the glory of the Empire of Arqual anywhere it goes. Full Story
'Mom's the Word' a bit too much like motherhood
ARTS COMMENTARY
Once, on a commuter train in Chicago, I was trapped behind a gaggle of new moms who proceeded — for the entire length of the ride — to discuss the content of their children's diapers in great graphic detail. Full Story
An angel story
GIVING
Maureen Bashaw, a Fort Myers icon, is in my opinion an "Angel." I say this because she has made this city better artistically and au-tistically. Yes, you read that right. Full Story
Night at the Museum
LATEST FILMS
Is it worth $10? No "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" is a fun movie, but that doesn't necessarily make it good. If all you want is a bigger version of the 2006 hit "Night at the Museum," it should suffice. But this film lacks the novelty of the original, its story is more scattered and the visual effects are serviceable, not remarkable. Full Story
CAPSULES
Valentino: The Last Emperor (Valentino Garavani, Giancarlo Giammatti) Angels & Demons (Tom Hanks, Ayelet Zurer, Ewan McGregor) With the Pope dead, four cardinals kidnapped and Vatican City about to be destroyed, symbolist Robert Langdon (Hanks) is called in to decode a centuries old puzzle and save the Catholic Church. Full Story
Free summer theater downtown
June is full of theater in the downtown Fort Myers River District. The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and More Crinoline Productions are offering free theater during the monthly Art Walk to keep residents and visitors coming downtown for the arts during the summer. The play "Sure Thing" will be presented at 7 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 5. Full Story
Nita's Sweet Bean Café hosts singer-songwriter showcase
Local singer-songwriters will soon have a new showcase for their original music. Nita's Sweet Bean Café, which currently hosts a popular open mic night on Fridays, is adding a Wednesday showcase just for musicians who perform their own songs. Full Story
Sanibel's Schoolhouse Theater announces lineup for 2009-10
The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater announces its 2009-2010 season, featuring more fun than ever with three comedies, two classic musical revues and a British musical comedy. Productions include: Full Story
'Ding' Darling team earns regional award
Susan Cassell, president of the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society- Friends of the Refuge, and refuge staffers Bill Thomas and Toni Westland, received a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Regional Director's Conservation Award in a special annual ceremony in Atlanta on May 1. Full Story
'Where the Girls Are' features talented cast
"Where the Girls Are" has been bringing down the house at The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater on Sanibel Island. Join local favorites Samantha Rotella, Tammy Truitt, Olivia Miller, and newcomer Kailie Torres as they travel through the decades, bringing classic female songs to life. Full Story
Artwork on display in 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, Commissioner Hall introduces Emily Kilgore to Lee County. This is Ms. Kilgore's first public display of her artwork. The exhibit includes original oil paintings and sculptures made of welded steel and wood. Full Story
AT THE PHIL
Fun-filled Magic Carpet event returns to Philharmonic Center The fun-filled Magic Carpet Concerts, an enchanting Philharmonic Center tradition, continue May 30 with a small ensemble from the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra performing Full Story
This week on WGCU TV
. Wednesday, May 27 - 8 p.m. Great Performances In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams In a journey reminiscent of the unexpected zeitgeist success of "Hair," "A Chorus Line" and "Rent," the story behind the success of "In the Heights. Full Story
SUMMER CAMPS
Musical theater camp offered for Lee County 7th-9th grade students At the Triple Threat Musical Theatre Camp, students in grades 7-9 will be instructed in three areas — singing, dancing and acting — by professional actresses Keara Trummel and Amy Marie McCleary. Full Story
Symphony has auditions for choruses' 09-10 season
The Southwest Florida Symphony will hold auditions for adult and children's chorus on Saturday, May 30, at First Baptist Church in downtown Fort Myers. Auditions are 10 minutes long. Bring a prepared vocal selection with two copies of sheet music. Adults will also sight sing and scale sing. Children will scale sing and pitch match. Full Story
'In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams' premieres May 27 on PBS's Great Performers
Film tells behind-the-scenes story of 2008 Tony Award-winning musical
Making it in New York City is tough. Few get the chance to live out their dreams, and the cast and crew of "In the Heights" know this all too well. Full Story
Black History Society has 'Juneteenth' Celebration
The Lee County Black History Society is having a Juneteenth Celebration event on Saturday, June 13. The daylong celebration, titled "Our Time, Our Community," will begin with a breakfast from 9-11 a.m. at the historical Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center on First Street. Rev. Isadore Edwards Jr. Full Story
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