images of hope
e Photographic exhibit looks forward and back at the people of Immokalee
“Images of Hope: Immokalee – Looking Forward, Looking Back,” an illuminated portrait of Immokalee and the people who live and work there, opens Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the Kohan Gallery and Friends of Art Gallery at the Naples Museum of Art. Full Story
Roger Daltrey screams into Fort Myers for one show
Who frontman on first solo tour since 1985
With the Who mothballed, at least for now, Roger Daltrey is touring North America as a solo act.
“The Use It Or Lose It Tour“ comes to the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Friday, Nov. 27, at 8 p.m. Full Story
‘New York 400: A Visual History of America’s Greatest City with Images from the Museum of the City of New York’
Text edited by John Thorn (Running Press, $40)
Four hundred years ago, Henry Hudson sailed along the river that bears his famous name. Little did he realize at the time that the tiny port would eventually become America’s largest and most famous city. To commemorate this historical event, the Museum of the City of New York has opened its archives to share more than 500 images tracing the city’s colorful history. Full Story
‘A Christmas Carol’: It’s a weird, weird, weird weird world
THEATER REVIEW
If the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre’s current production of “A Christmas Carol” were a movie instead of a stage musical, it’d quite likely have a long life as a cult movie. Full Story
GIVING
If we can’t help them, who will?
Lucine Williams was a housekeeper at a big hotel for 21 years. A single mother, she and 97 other housekeepers were summarily fired, replaced by cheaper contract workers from Georgia. Full Story
‘Planet 51’
Is it worth $10? Yes
In 1950s America, rock ‘n’ roll was born, as was McDonald’s. Television took over home entertainment, and science-fiction thrillers took over the box office. It was a time of innocence and opportunity, and also paranoia; the Red Scare spread the fear of Communism far and wide, so much so that any form of the unknown was considered a threat. Full Story
CAPSULES
‘2012’ (John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Thandie Newton) A failed writer (Cusack) tries to keep his ex-wife (Peet) and two children safe as earth destroys itself. Full Story
Don’t be late for a very important date: ‘Alice In Wonderland’ at Broadway Palm
Broadway Palm Children’s Theatre presents Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland Jr.,” playing Nov. 29 and select dates in December. Full Story
Horror story contest set for young writers
R.L. Stine, the author of the famed Goosebumps book series, has teamed up with Volunteer USA to announce a Very Scary Story Contest for young readers.
Students in grades 4-7 in Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties are invited to participate in the contest, aimed at promoting the joy of reading among children and their families. Full Story
Dec. 5 event celebrates the arts and life of Bruce Gora
The Lee County Alliance for the Arts invites the community to celebrate the arts and the life of Bruce Gora from 7-10 p.m. Dec. 5 at the premiere arts event of the year. “Bruce Gora: A Night to Remember” will feature Mr. Gora’s photography, architectural and community accomplishments, as well as an evening of music, artistic contributions and culinary delights. Full Story
Editorial cartoonist speaks at BIG ARTS
How many times have you looked at a painting, listened to a tune, read a poem or seen a photograph, and wanted to know what the artist was thinking? As part of the ARTSalon series, BIG ARTS has invited editorial cartoonist Doug MacGregor to speak in the Phillips Gallery at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8. Full Story
Classic Hitchcock thriller ‘Dial ‘M’ For Murder’ opens at Florida Rep
Florida Repertory Theatre’s second play in its 12th season, the classic Hitchcockian thriller “Dial ‘M’ for Murder” by Frederick Knott, opens Dec. 4, with discounted previews on Dec. 1-3. Full Story
Arts for ACT Gallery plans reception for December artists
Join Arts for ACT Gallery from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, for the opening reception for December’s featured artists, Raymond Hernandez, Lydia Fogarras and Katherine Boren. There will be vocal entertainment by the Young Artists Awards. The gallery is located at 2265 First Street in downtown Fort Myers. The reception coincides with Art Walk, held the first Friday of the month. Full Story
Morgan House showcases John Swank’s fine art photography
The Morgan House Restaurant in downtown Ft. Myers will showcase local artist John Swank’s award-winning nature, fine art and stereo (3D) photography during the Dec. 4 downtown Fort Myers Art Walk. Full Story
City of Bonita brings snow and Santa to SW Florida
A misty snow and a visit from Santa will kick off this year’s holiday season as the City of Bonita Springs hosts the annual Holiday in the Park celebration. The event is set for 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Riverside Park in downtown Bonita Springs. Full Story
COMING UP AT THE PHIL
Coffee with the Curator
Join Michael Culver, director and chief curator of the Patty & Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art, for Coffee with the Curator on select Saturday mornings this season at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Full Story
Naples Players sets auditions for ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
The Naples Players will hold auditions the weekend of Dec. 4-5 for the spring musical, “Fiddler on the Roof.” All roles are open and appointments are required. The show begins rehearsal on Jan. 11 and will be on stage from March 3 through April 3. Full Story
Local artist invited to participate in Art collection for 2010 FIFA World Cup
Lehigh Acres resident Marcus Antonius Jansen is one of only five artists from the United States invited to participate in the 2010 International Fine Art Collection celebrating the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. Five artists from each of the 32 qualifying nations have been picked to interpret this historical event. The event is scheduled to be held in Cape Town, South Africa next summer. Full Story
ENB sponsors Ding Darling Days Student Photography Contest
As a Great Blue Heron sponsor for the 2009 Ding Darling Days, Edison National Bank provided awards and underwrote expenses for a Cypress Lake Middle School digital photography contest, as well as providing overall support to this annual event. Full Story
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