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Gulf Coast Symphony, maestro celebrate a milestone
Andrew Kurtz started the Gulf Coast Symphony in 1996 with a two things: a vision for an orchestra for the community and $5,000 of his own money. Full Story
ArtFest Fort Myers picks artists for 2010 festival
This season, 852 artists applied to participate in ArtFest Fort Myers, Southwest Florida’s premier fine art festival. These hopeful artists were willing to travel from 45 states, Canada and Israel to bring an unparalleled art experience to this community. Full Story
BEACH READING
‘Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong’ By Terry Teachout (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $30)
To say that Louis Armstrong had an impact on American music is a little like stating that Picasso dabbled in art. Full Story
Bravo! ‘Opus’ plays out like a compelling composition
ARTS COMMENTARY
If you think classical music is filled with drama and passion, just wait ’til you see what it’s like behind the scenes with the musicians themselves. Full Story
Fulfill your charitable vision with your community foundation
If you want to make a lasting impact with a charitable gift, where do you start? As a potential donor, navigating your way through the world of charitable options can be challenging. With countless charities championing a variety of causes, how do you decide what to support? Full Story
Jewish Film Festival screens seven films
The 22nd annual Jewish Film Festival, produced by the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, will screen seven films at eight different events in two counties. The festival runs Jan. 21 through Feb. 11. Full Story
Musical comedy, rock ‘n’ roll shows coming up
BROADWAY PALM
The following productions are coming up at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Tickets can be reserved by calling 278-4422, by visiting www.BroadwayPalm. com or by stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.
‘Are We There Yet?’
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Southwest Florida Symphony presents Space Odyssey 2010
The Southwest Florida Symphony performs “2010: A Space Odyssey,” the second concert in its classical series, at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, in the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Full Story
‘Women Beware Women’ plays at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
The off-Broadway hit “Women Beware Women,” teeming with deceitful female characters, including a conniving black widow, comes to the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers in February. Full Story
COMING UP AT BIG ARTS
The N-E-W Trio
The N-E-W Trio will perform at BIG ARTS at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14. The N-E-W Trio has emerged as one of the nation’s most promising young ensembles after winning the grand prizes at the 2008 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Full Story
This week on WGCU TV
. THURSDAY, JAN. 14, 9 P.M.
The Story of India Beginnings — Part 1
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Three performances planned of Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing
Celebrate the Edison Festival of Light and help feed the hungry by attending “Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing” Tuesday, Feb. 9, at The First Presbyterian Church in downtown Fort Myers at the corner of Second Street and Lee Street. Admission is free, but cash donations and canned goods will be accepted for The Soup Kitchen, operated by Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc. Full Story
Florida Rep’s classes geared toward performers of all ages
Enrollment is still available for Florida Repertory Theatre’s Monday evening winter class sessions. The first of two sessions begins Jan. 18 and runs through Feb. 22, and the second runs March 1 to April 5. Each class session features three different acting classes designed for children of all ages, as well as two class options for adults ages 14 and up. Full Story
‘Unnecessary Farce’ promises laughter
What do you get when you mix two inexperienced police officers with a political embezzlement scandal? “Unnecessary Farce,” the new comedy at The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater, directed by artistic producer Victor Legarreta. Full Story
ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS BRIEFS
Alliance, SWFL Symphony issue call for artwork
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