THE B.B. MANN SHOWCASES A LEGEND
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T he video for John Legend's music video, "Green Light" has a deceptively mellow opening. He's at a party, sitting at the piano, playing his hit song "Ordinary People." But people are milling around, talking, not paying him much attention. Full Story
La Nouba: There's nothing like Cirque du Soleil
Neon-infused show plays at Disney World Resort
Pale imitators aside, there's literally nothing else like a Cirque du Soleil production. Regular live theater doesn't even begin to compare. There's the circus, but that doesn't feature the same energetic delirium as most Cirque shows. Full Story
BEACH READING
'Angel's Advocate ' By Mary Stanton (Berkeley-Prime Crime imprint, $7.99)
West Palm Beach author Mary Stanton has done it again. "Angel's Advocate," her second in the Beaufort & Company series, is as charming and intriguing as the first, "Defending Angel," released last year. Brianna "Bree" Winston-Beaufort, an up-and-coming young lawyer and recent grad from Duke University, is the protagonist. Full Story
ARTS COMMENTARY
'Thoroughly Modern Millie' is thoroughly marvelous
Like any young woman, Millie Dillmount considers herself "thoroughly modern." She moves from small-town Kansas to New York City, undergoes a makeover, and decides she's going to marry for money. She isn't in the city long, before she lands a job as stenographer for Trevor Graydon. Full Story
Action-packed philanthropy
GIVING
What does NBC's new show "The Philanthropist" have in common with philanthropy? Let's take a quick look. The June 24 premiere episode titled "Nigeria: Part 1" introduced us to CEO Teddy Rist (played by James Purefoy, Mark Antony in the HBO mini-series "Rome"), who NBC describes as a "billionaire playboyturned vigilante philanthropist. Full Story
'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'
Is it worth $10? Yes
"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is bigger, louder and longer than the 2007 original, but it's not necessarily better. It's not that the action doesn't kick ass (it certainly does), it's that the story doesn't hold together very well and a bit of the novelty has worn off. That said, the movie is an absolute blast to watch. Full Story
CAPSULES
'The Proposal' (Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Betty White) A bitchy Canadian book editor (Bullock) needs to marry her lowly assistant (Reynolds) in order to not be deported. There are a few laughs, but this is mostly an unfunny embarrassment for the two beautiful and talented leads. Rated PG-13. 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
Art Walk showcases artists, music and play on July 3
The next monthly Art Walk of 2009 will be Friday, July 3, in the Downtown Fort Myers River District. Highlights of this month's Art Walk include new art exhibitions, a one-act play and performances by students from The Young Artists Awards Program. Full Story
Art center offers play, light show, exhibit during July Art Walk
July's Art Walk will include an exhibit by local artist Charlie Brown, a labyrinth light show and a one-act theater presentation by the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center's residential theater company, More Crinoline Productions. The play is performed at 7 and 8:30 p.m. Friday July 3, while exhibits are open from 6 to 10 p.m. during Art Walk. Full Story
Star-spangled symphony in Charlotte
If you go
Freedom means many things to the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra's new maestro, Toshimasa Francis Wada: expressing his opinions openly. Worshipping without concern. But when he toured with the Dresden Staatskapelle Orchestra in East Germany in 1983, he couldn't speak freely, nor could he worship as he desired. Full Story
Summer Art Camp and chess instruction set at BIG ARTS
Summer means a lot of fun things on Sanibel and one of them is Art Camp at BIG ARTS. Camp programs run Tuesdays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Aug. 14. Individual weeks can be purchased during the eight weeks; participants must bring a brown bag lunch. All pre-registered campers will receive a souvenir T-shirt. Full Story
Folk artist performs at GreenMarket July 4
This Independence Day, Chip Withrow, a local folk artist, is partnering with the Lee County Alliance of the Arts by strumming up entertainment for weekly GreenMarket shoppers. Open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, GreenMarket has grown rapidly, offering all certified organic products fresh from the sea, farm, pottery wheel, garden, oven, kitchen and even the bee hive. Full Story
Symphony Society's Designer Showcase wins national award
The Southwest Florida Symphony Society has been recognized for its outstanding volunteer efforts. The society has been awarded the Volunteer Council of the League of American Orchestras Gold Book Online Award of Excellence for the 2008 Designer Showcase: "The Art of Design" project. Full Story
Four artists featured in new exhibit at Cape Coral Library
The Friends of the Cape Coral Library announce a new exhibit running through July 31. The new exhibit is featuring four accomplished artists: . David Acevedo has established himself as a solid artist and a fighter, winning Visual Artist of the Year at the Lee County's Angel of the Arts Awards in 2009. Full Story
Broadway Palm auditions near for upcoming show
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is holding open auditions for adults for "Bill W. and Dr. Bob" on Sunday, July 12. Auditions are on a first-come, first-served basis. A sign-up sheet will be available at 1 p.m. No appointments will be taken. Full Story
Sugar Red Drive plays at Indigo Room July 2
The band Sugar Red Drive will perform at the Indigo Room in downtown Fort Myers on Thursday, July 2. Sugar Red Drive is set to release its self-titled debut album on Aug. 18 through Megaforce Distribution. The band's single, "One More Time," is currently being played on Active Rock Radio and will also appear in the new thriller "The Crypt" by Craig McMohan. Full Story
Alva artist's work on display at Burroughs Home July 3-17
Alva artist Richalene Kelsay will be the featured artist at the Burroughs Home for two weeks beginning July 3. She uses both watercolors and oils to paint her traditional scenes and figures. One of her paintings will be featured at the before party for Art Walk at The Veranda from 5-7 p.m. and throughout the evening on Friday, July 3. Full Story
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