DIRTY ROTTEN COMPOSER
David Yazbek takes a leap composing for 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' and more
WHEN IT COMES TO CREATING MUSIC, DAVID YAZBEK believes in jumping off the cliff. "I still remember Stephen Soderbergh's Oscar acceptance speech," he says. Full Story
'Time and Ina Meyerhoff ' opens Oct. 9
Theatre Conspiracy presents the winner of its 11th annual New Play Contest, "Time and Ina Meyerhoff," Oct. 9-24. Written by Alan Brody, who teaches theater at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, "Time and Ina Meyerhoff" is a bittersweet May- December romantic comedy that will appeal to all ages. Full Story
BEACH READING
'Barbie All Dolled Up: Celebrating 50 Years of Barbie' By Jennie D'Amato (Running Press, $29.95)
Escorting readers down Barbie's pink-brick memory lane — from her glamorous stints as a surgeon and Oscar-winner, rock-and-roller and superhero, to her dashing boyfriend Ken's debut in 1961 (he donned a red bathing suit and sandals, and carried a matching towel! Full Story
Epilogue continues relationships formed in 'The Laramie Project'
ARTS COMMENTARY
Theater — really good theater — shows us others' lives, causing us to reflect on our own. Eleven years ago, Matthew Shepard, a 21-year old college student, was brutally murdered in Laramie, Wyo., simply for being gay. He was beaten and tortured, then tied to a fence and left to die. Full Story
GIVING
How is your nonprofit governed?
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation receives more than 300 grant applications from area nonprofits each year, and its trustees, staff and committees engage in a comprehensive due diligence process before deciding that a recipient meets our standards. Full Story
'Zombieland'
Is it worth $10? Yes
Any movie that has a tagline of "nut up or shut up" and begins with a montage of gruesomely hilarious deaths to the tune of Metallica's "For Whom The Bell Tolls" will certainly grab your attention. That "Zombieland" is creative, different and funny enough to keep your attention is impressive, especially given the inherent limitations of zombie movies. Full Story
CAPSULES
'Whip It' (Ellen Page, Kristen Wiig, Drew Barrymore) With a mother (Marcia Gay Harden) who wants her to be a beauty queen, teen misfit Bliss Cavendar (Page, "Juno") finds her true calling and new friends (Wiig, Barrymore) in the dangerous and exciting sport of roller derby. Full Story
Florida Rep gears up for 12th season
Florida Repertory Theatre announces its High Flying 12th season, opening Oct. 27 with one of Broadway's hottest comedies, the 2008 Tony-winner "Boeing-Boeing. Full Story
Schoolhouse Theater starts season with 'Lovely Night'
The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater will welcome back patrons to the opening of its 2009-2010 season on Thursday, Oct. 15. The evening will start at 6:30 p.m. with a selection of hors d'oeuvres and beverages served on the President's Patio. At 7 p.m., a dedication ceremony is set to honor The Schoolhouse's past presidents, who the new garden and patio are dedicated to. Full Story
Southwest Florida Symphony schedules annual meeting
The Southwest Florida Symphony will hold its Annual Meeting of members Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Northern Trust Bank, 7960 Summerlin Lake Drive, Fort Myers. The meeting will include snacks and beverages and begin promptly at 5 p.m. with a full board meeting to immediately follow. Full Story
Opera greats, American favorites, Mendelssohn classics coming to Phil
Here's what coming up at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts: The Naples Philharmonic presents an all-Mendelssohn concert to celebrate the 200th birthday of the great German Romantic composer at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. Full Story
Shell Point presents Southwest Florida Symphony in concerts
The Southwest Florida Symphony will perform two concerts at Shell Point Retirement Community in the third annual Southwest Florida Symphony Concert Series hosted by the community. Handel's Messiah — Tuesday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Full Story
Works by urban expressionist Purvis Young on exhibit at FGCU
The Art Gallery at Florida Gulf Coast University announces an exhibition of works by urban expressionist Purvis Young, an urban expressionist. "Purvis Young: Urban Expressionism" can be viewed Oct. 22-Nov. 20 in the Main Gallery. Full Story
Art League's 'Cele-BRA-tion on exhibit during October
The Art League of Fort Myers presents Cele-BRA-tion, a judged fine art show, on exhibit until Oct. 31. Show winners include: First place: Carrie Keller, "The Cancer Scream," acrylic on canvas Judge's comment: "A hauntingly effective attempt to capture the viewer in a powerful and emotional narrative. Full Story
Science and inventors fair help sessions held at Imaginarium
The Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium is hosting help sessions for students (and their parents) who are preparing to participate in local science and engineering and/or inventors fairs. The sessions take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 10. Full Story
Haunted Happenings under way at the Imaginarium
Enjoy Halloween fun with the whole family when the Imaginarium hosts its first Haunted Happenings. Filled with frights and fun for all ages, Haunted Happenings features a new 3-D movie, Frights Nights, Tunnels of Terror and Spooky Science. Full Story
Arts Academy courses offered at Edison State
This fall, Edison State College will begin offering a new menu of courses designed for the art enthusiast. From sculpture to print, metalsmithing to music, instructors bring local, regional, national and world wide experiences into the classrooms at Edison State College. Classes will be held at the Lee Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Full Story
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