LOOKING BACK AT OUR SEASON ...
WHAT WE LIKED, WHAT WE LOVED, AND WHAT WE, UH, MISSED...
THERE MAY BE A SHOW OR TWO left, but the 2008-2009 season is rapidly coming to an end. Those in the arts venues breathe a sigh of relief, announce their upcoming season, and plan their summer vacation Full Story
Get hooked on 'Peter Pan' at Broadway Palm Theatre
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is going on a high-flying adventure this summer with the Tony-Award winning Broadway musical Peter Pan, playing June 11 through Aug. 8. Join Peter Pan and Tinker Bell as they whisk Wendy and her brothers away to Neverland for some swashbuckling fun with the fearsome Captain Hook. Full Story
BEACH READING
'The Food of a Younger Land' By Mark Kurlansky (Riverhead Books, $27.95)
Award-winning food writer Mark Kurlansky discovered the files of "America Eats" in the Library of Congress by accident. The research had been abandoned by members of the Federal Writers Project, one of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal programs that provided work to thousands of unemployed writers during the Great Depression. Full Story
'True Story' is a delightful entertainment pig-out for all ages
Whoever coined the phrase, "There are two sides to every story" couldn't have anticipated "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs." But it's a perfect example of the adage. It's also a perfect example of what children's theater should be: fun, lively, and NOT insulting to the intelligence. Full Story
Why names are important
GIVING
I have always believed that names are important. Names can really tell you about a person and they have a great way of fitting some people just perfectly. As an example, what sort of personality comes to mind when you think of the name Dave? How about Crystal? Now think about a Tony. How about names like Ralph, Marvin, Edith, or Marge? Full Story
'The Hangover'
Is it worth $10? Yes
It's a feeling that doesn't happen very often, but every once in a while a movie strikes you as an instant classic. "The Hangover" is such a movie. And I don't mean classic in the "Citizen Kane" sense. I mean it in the guy humor, absolutely hilarious, wife-would-kill-you-if-sheknew sense. Full Story
CAPSULES
'Easy Virtue' ½ (Jessica Biel, Ben Barnes, Kristin Scott Thomas) In 1920s England, cultures clash when a son (Barnes) returns to his parents' (Thomas and Colin Firth) country estate with an American wife (Biel). Biel is a bit out of her element in the lead, but that's not the problem here. Full Story
'Shirley Valentine' held over
By popular demand, Florida Repertory Theatre has extended its current production, "Shirley Valentine." The limited run was originally slated to close on June 7, but based on both audience reaction and critical response, Florida Rep will hold "Shirley" over for three command performances at 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13. Full Story
June is Patron Appreciation Month at the Naples Museum of Art
As a thank you to the community, the Naples Museum of Art will offer twofor one admission through Sunday, June 28. The museum will be closed for the summer from June 29 through Oct. 1, reopening on Friday, Oct. 2, for its 10th anniversary season. Full Story
It's a 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' summer for The Naples Players
The Naples Players will present its summer blockbuster musical, 'Thoroughly Modern Millie," from June 26 to July 25 at Blackburn Hall at the Sugden Community Theatre, 701 Fifth Avenue South, Naples. It's a modern valentine to song and dance; a high-spirited musical set in the New York City of the roaring 1920s. Full Story
The road to Internationals: Lemon Bay High School Theatre ready for journey
When Jennifer Kelly took over as director of theater at Lemon Bay High School in 2000, she arrived with a vision. Looking around at her eager thespians on the first day of school, she created a 10-year plan and went to work inspiring her students to reach for greatness. Full Story
Alliance hosts wine tasting event, silent auction June 27
Grapes & Glasses, a Wine Tasting Event benefiting youth arts education at the Alliance for the Arts, is set for June 27. Sample four unique wines paired with exquisite culinary offerings. Participants will create their own wine glass charm and can bid on themed baskets paired with unique wine glasses created by Alliance member artists. Full Story
Festival of Dance on tap at Bishop Verot
Dance Bochette and Gulfcoast Dance present the annual Festival of Dance at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at Bishop Verot High School's Anderson Theater. Professional dancers from the Gainesville based Dance Alive National Ballet will join local performers for this celebration of ballet, tap, jazz, modern and hip-hop. Full Story
Cirque Du Soleil to present 'Saltimbanco' in Estero
Cirque du Soleil's "Saltimbanco" arena tour will stop at Estero's Germain Arena for a limited engagement from July 8-12. The world premiere of "Saltimbanco" was held in Montreal on April 23, 1992, and featured a cast of 36 performers. Full Story
Artist offers prize in Pine Island Art Scavenger Hunt
Leoma Lovegrove will offer a special prize in the fourth annual Art Night on Pine Island Scavenger Hunt: two season tickets valued at $540 to "Painting Out Loud with Leoma Lovegrove." Ms. Full Story
New offices for SW Fla Symphony Orchestra
The Southwest Florida Symphony has relocated its offices to the McGregor Lakes Office Park at 12651 McGregor Blvd. Bldg. 4-403. The new facility will service the symphony's general offices, Box Office, Symphony Society, Youth Orchestra and Chorus. Full Story
Macintosh Boot Camp is offered by Alliance
Lee County Alliance of the Arts is offering a Macintosh Boot Camp from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Students can go from an absolute beginner to power user in one day with this intensive course. Full Story
See it, hear it: TheatreZone brings 'The Who's Tommy' back to Naples
Sometimes the best art comes out of the strangest ideas. Take "Tommy," for example. The Who's 1969 rock opera tells the story of a boy who's traumatized when he sees his mother having sex with another man. Tommy becomes catatonic: deaf, blind and mute. He's further traumatized when sexually abused by Uncle Ernie. Full Story
HOWL Gallery hosts sci-fi book signing event June 26
HOWL Gallery hosts artist Chad Beatty for a signing of "The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty- Sixth Annual Collection." A painting by Mr. Beatty, titled "Mediation," is featured as the book's cover image. "The Year's Best Sci-Fi" is an anthology of science fiction by some of the best sci-fi writers today. The free signing event takes place from 6-8 p.m. Full Story
Sanibel author signs books at Barnes & Noble June 13
Sanibel author Christine Lemmon will be signing copies of her third and latest best-selling novel, "Sand In My Eyes," at the Barnes & Noble Market Place Shopping Center, 13751 Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, on Saturday, June 13, at 1 p.m. Full Story
Philharmonic Youth Chorale offers auditions for young people ages 7-17
Young people between the ages of 7 and 17 who love to sing are invited to audition for the Philharmonic Youth Chorale. The Youth Chorale, which performs with the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, will hold auditions on Saturday, Sept. 5, for the 2009-10 season. Full Story
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