ah, the life of an elf
Perky, good with children and willing to work hard — this elf just isn’t
Ask most actors to describe the Christmas play they’re performing, and you’ll likely hear adjectives such as “heart-warming,” “sweet,” “charming.”
Ask Jason Parrish to describe the Christmas show he’s performing in this month?
“It’s a deviant little thing,” he says. Full Story
Immerse yourself in Janet Fish’s magical vision of the world
It’s difficult to view the exhibition of Janet Fish’s large and luscious paintings at the Naples Museum of Art without feeling positively gluttonous. Each of the paintings selected for the show is, indeed, a pearl in and of itself. Full Story
BEACH READING
‘Nightlight: A Parody’ By the Harvard Lampoon (Vintage, $13.95)
“Nightlight,” written by the humorist editors at the Harvard Lampoon, is the pitch-perfect parody for readers who love, hate or just haven’t yet been bitten by the runaway hit vampire book series, “Twilight.” A hysterical sendup of the genre and its rabid fans, “Nightlight” chronicles vampire-obsessed protagonist Belle Goose and her wild hunt for a blo Full Story
‘I was a Macy’s elf’
A seasoned Broadway actor recounts his ‘career lowlights’
Ask Broadway actor Peter Gregus about “The SantaLand Diaries” — David Sedaris’ depiction of what it’s like to be an elf at Macy’s — and he’ll tell you it’s “dead-on. He describes the job perfectly.” Full Story
ARTS COMMENTARY
Merry elfing Christmas!
When it comes to Christmas shows, most are so sickingly sweet you might as well just pour a 5-pound bag of sugar directly down your throat instead.
You know the ones I’m talking about; they overdose on sentimentality, tugging on your heartstrings the way a bratty kid insistently tugs on his parent’s sleeve, demanding he or she buy him a certain toy. Full Story
Investing in women means helping an entire nation
GIVING
At the fall meeting of the Women’s Legacy Fund, speaker Dawn-Marie Driscoll talked about Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn’s new book “Half the Sky.” The title comes from a Chinese proverb that says when you invest in a woman, you invest in a family, in communities, and ultimately in whole nations. Full Story
LATEST FILMS
‘Invictus’
“Invictus” is a nicely made drama with strong lead performances and a compelling story. But it also feels oddly hollow, and the reason is this: No matter how important a rugby game may be to uniting apartheidtorn South Africa, it’s still just one game, and one game cannot eradicate 50 years of hateful segregation. Full Story
CAPSULES
‘The Road’ ½
(Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Guy Pearce) In a post-apocalyptic world in which Earth is slowly destroying itself, a father (Mortensen) and son (Smit-McPhee) seek food, shelter and warmth as they struggle to survive. Plausible and logical drama, an atmosphere of impending doom and great performances from Mr. Mortensen and Mr. Full Story
Shell Point introduces Concert Series
The Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series at Shell Point Retirement Community is offering a special concert series package price on the remaining four concerts in this series. These remaining concerts include:
• The American Boy Choir – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2
• The River City Brass Band – 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 1 Full Story
‘Evening with Britto’ event on tap at FGCU
The Art Gallery at Florida Gulf Coast University teams up with Caroline Hostettler of 55 Degrees Cool Wine and Cheese and Executive Chef Martin Murphy, along with Romero Britto Studios, to present an evening of art, gourmet food and fine wine to benefit FGCU’s Art Gallery. Full Story
Reception set for Gora exhibit at Alliance for the Arts
The Alliance for the Arts showcases the photography and architectural accomplishments of Bruce Gora through Jan. 2. The community is invited to a special closing reception from 4-7 p.m. on Dec. 30 to view and purchase the work of a man who touched the lives of so many. Full Story
TheatreZone presents satirical comedy ‘High Spirits’
TheatreZone founder and artistic director Mark Danni is bringing ghosts to Naples by reviving the long-forgotten Broadway gem “High Spirits,” starring film, television and stage actress Georgia Engel in the lead role of medium Madame Arcati for 10 performances in January at the G&L Theatre.
“High Spirits” is the 1964 musicalization Full Story
Arts for ACT Gallery plans January opening exhibit artists receptions
Join Arts for ACT Gallery from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, for the opening reception and Art Walk for the January featured artists, Christopher Tuscan, Lisa Freidus and Sara Masters. The gallery is located at 2265 First Street in downtown Fort Myers. Full Story
Hot Works presents Estero Fine Art Show in February
The fifth bi-annual Estero Fine Art Show on Feb. 27 and 28, presented by Hot Works LLC, brings juried artists from around the world to sell their work at Miromar Outlets. There will be works in glass, clay, wood, fiber, jewelry, sculpture, painting, photography and metal, with artwork for every budget. Full Story
Saturday Art Walk kicks off Jan. 2 in Fort Myers
Art Walk Fort Myers is now a twoday event from January through May. Join Art Walk Fort Myers on Saturday, Jan. 2, for the first Art Walk Fort Myers Saturday Art Fair in The River District. Full Story
Trunk show offers opportunity for last-minute gifts
Cathy Silver’s latest jewelry designs will be showcased at a trunk show inside the Figge Conservatory under the glass dome of the Naples Museum of Art from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17. Full Story
Naples artist’s work chosen for upcoming Art Fair
Naples artist Barbara Groenteman is among the 200 local and national artists Full Story
Free acrylic lecture demo set at Alliance for the Arts
Lee County Alliance for the Arts is hosting a free demonstration and lecture on acrylic paints from 9-11 a.m. Jan. 6 with instructor K.D Tobin. The free lecture will be followed by a special Gel Skins & Image Transfer for Painting & Collage workshop from noon to 5 p.m., with all paint supplied by Golden products. Full Story
Broadway goes Hollywood at New Year’s gala
Ring in the New Year in style with the Gulf Coast Symphony at its blacktie New Year’s Eve Concert and Gala “Broadway Goes Hollywood” on Thursday, Dec. 31. The evening begins at 7 p.m. with a gourmet dinner, drinks, special entertainment, along with VIP concert tickets (best seats in the house, only available in this package). Full Story
Christmas comedy offered in ‘Every Christmas Story’
The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater’s Christmas show is a comedy called “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some).” Full Story
Art League presents Past and Future exhibition
The Southwest Florida Museum of History will host the Art League of Fort Myers as it presents its newest art exhibit, Past and Future. Full Story
The SWF Symphony pops at Mann Hall
It’s the time of year when families come together and celebrate the wonder of the season and the Southwest Florida Symphony wants to be a part of your celebration with its annual Holiday Pops concert at 8 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19 at Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall. Full Story
COMING TO THE PHIL
Bernadette is back
Bernadette Peters, who has dazzled
audiences and critics with her performances on Broadway, on television and in concert, performs at the Phil for one night only, at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5.
Two seasons ago, Full Story
Craft Guild presents art event in Cape Coral
The 10th annual Fine Craft Bash Scholarship Fundraiser put on by the SWFL Craft Guild takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Cape Coral Arts Studio facility. Experience a daylong event filled with three-hour workshops offered by talented award winning members of the Guild. Full Story
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