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A marriage between two people possesses its own unique joys and challenges.
Now imagine being married to not one, but three other people. That’s what it’s like to be a musician in a string quartet, some say. Full Story
Theatre Conspiracy presents ‘Journey Through The Mind... Edgar Allan Poe’
Theatre Conspiracy opens “Journey Through The Mind... Edgar Allan Poe on Jan. 8 at the Foulds Theatre in Fort Myers. This tour-de-force is written and performed by renowned performer Will Stutts as he returns to Southwest Florida in this intriguing and fascinating one-man show. Full Story
BEACH READING
‘Soulless’ By Gail Carriger (Orbit, $7.99)
With her unfashionably dusky skin, ample curves and propensity for speaking her mind, Alexia Tarabotti is used to not fitting in. And that’s saying something in her version of Victorian London, where vampires, werewolves, ghosts and other supernatural creatures walk freely and are even accepted into the upper echelons of society. Full Story
All hype and no heart, ‘George M!’ doesn’t play well with others
ARTS COMMENTARY
It takes a lot of self-confidence to make a living in the arts.
You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.
You have to believe you can create something great that will entertain people or move them.
You have to ignore those who don’t share your vision or dream. Full Story
Who is helped by women’s funds?
GIVING
Did you receive a lot of appeals from various charities over the past few months, encouraging an end-of-year contribution? Did you wonder why? Well, first, it is because you can take advantage of certain tax benefits by giving before Dec. 31. Second, we had been in a “season of giving” where most of us become even more aware of the needs of others. Full Story
‘Leap Year’
LATEST FILMS
“Leap Year” is a terrible romantic comedy centered on a pseudo-holiday gimmick that’s as dumb as the people who believe in it. Irish legend says that on Leap Year day, the quadrennial Feb. 29, women are allowed to propose to their boyfriends. Full Story
CAPSULES
It’s Complicated Full Story
ARTS BRIEFS
Edison Celebration of Art needs artists
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COMING UP AT THE PHIL
Mester conducts Classical 3
The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Symphonic Journeys,” the third program in the orchestra’s Classical Series, led by Music Director Jorge Mester, at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 7-9. The Conductor’s Prelude begins one hour before each concert. Full Story
The worst movies of 2009
I didn’t hate very many movies this year, but the ones I hated were cumulatively more wretched than any year I can remember. There were not one but two terrible mall cop movies, another Pink Panther mistake and enough terrible teen comedies to make me embarrassed to have once been a teen. Here now are the worst of the worst of 2009, in no particular order. Full Story
NEWS BRIEFS
Whitehead art goes on display at Alliance
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Southwest Florida theaters broadcast opera live from The Met
Opera aficionados can see and hear soprano Renee Fleming live from The Metropolitan Opera in New York City when the matinee performance of Richard Strauss’s “Der Rosenkavalier” is broadcast at area movie theaters beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9. Full Story
This week on WGCU TV
. THURSDAY, JAN. 7, 8 P.M.
Your Voice — Immokalee…The Challenge.
The Hope.
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The Gulf Coast Symphony performs classics of Broadway
Experience an evening of all-time favorite show tunes at the Gulf Coast Symphony’s “Classics of Broadway” concert at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. “Classics of Broadway” starts at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17. Full Story
Art Gallery Old Naples features Bonita Springs artist
Ever since she was a child, Alice Fjelstul hasn’t been able to leave a piece of paper without a mark. Full Story
The circus is coming to town: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents ILLUSCINATION
Embark on a magical mystery ride through the outrageous wonders of the circus as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents ILLUSCINATION, a thrill-filled, mind-blowing circus spectacular where family fun is no illusion. Full Story
FGCU presents ‘An Evening with Britto’
The Art Gallery at Florida Gulf Coast University, Caroline Hostettler of 55 Degrees Cool Wine and Cheese and Executive Chef Martin Murphy of the Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary team up with Romero Britto Studios for an evening of art, fine food and wine to benefit the university gallery. Full Story
Start the New Year with Gershwin at the Southwest Florida Symphony
The Southwest Florida Symphony, along with sponsors BB&T – Oswald Trippe and Company and the Southwest Florida Symphony Endowment Foundation, welcome the New Year with “The Great Gershwin” conducted by Michael Hall at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, at 8 p.m. Jan. 8 and 9. Full Story
COMING UP AT BIG ARTS
Charles Reina sculpture exhibit opens Jan. 9
BIG ARTS is exhibiting art that celebrates sculptor Charles Reina. The Sculpture for Public and Private Spaces Exhibit will showcase original maquettes and final installation photographs of Mr. Reina’s sculpture. An artists reception will be held Saturday, Jan. 9, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Full Story
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