Nothing less than LIVELY, LAWYERLY, LITERARY
Like the strong women in her books, Lisa Scottoline figures things out
Some have called Lisa Scottoline “the female John Grisham.”
Boy, are they wrong.
True, Ms. Scottoline and Mr. Grisham are both lawyers-turnedauthors who write page-turners that wind up on the New York Times Best Seller list. Full Story
Cirque Dreams lights up the stage with latest production
“Cirque Dreams Illumination” ignites Fort Myers when it performs at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall from March 16 to 21. A band of daring acrobats, contortionists and other performing artists take the audience on a journey into the depths of a city that ignites with illumination, turning the stage into an extraordinary spectacle. Full Story
BEACH READING
‘The Book of Basketball’ By Bill Simmons (ESPN, $30)
Some great basketball books were published near the end of 2009, including “When the Game Was Ours,” featuring NBA legends Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, and “The Art of a Beautiful Game,” by Sports Illustrated writer Chris Ballard. Full Story
What’s up with Greg and Ginny and Phillip and Sheila?
THEATER REVIEW
In real life, misunderstandings can lead to tiffs, snubs, broken relationships.
In “Relatively Speaking” at Florida Repertory Theatre, misunderstandings lead to hilarity… and to greater misunderstandings, and even greater hilarity. Full Story
GIVING
Corporate social responsibility in China: Part II
Corporate social responsibility has begun to take hold in China. As one might suspect, the larger the corporation, the higher is the likelihood that it is involved in CRS. One factor at play here is probably the “2007 mandate that companies with shares traded on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges produce corporate social responsibility reports,” Full Story
‘She’s Out Of My League’
LATEST FILMS
All guys have said it: This girl is too gorgeous — she wouldn’t date me. She’s a 10, I’m a 5, there’s no chance. Some guy who deserves her will ask her out. But what if they’re wrong? Full Story
CAPSULES
REVIEWED BY DAN HUDAK
www.hudakonhollywood.com ............ Brooklyn’s Finest Full Story
AT THE ALLIANCE
The Juice squeezes out jazz hits
The Juice kicks off the Bruce Gora concert series at the Alliance for the Arts. The jazz band takes the stage at the Margaret Morrow Frizzell Amphitheatre from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 28. Full Story
COMING UP AT THE PHIL
The following events and performances are scheduled at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts. For more information or to order tickets, contact Customer Service at 597-1900 or toll-free at (800) 597-1900 or visit www.thephil.org. The Philharmonic Center for the Arts is at 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. in Naples.
Musical revue to highlight favorites
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Local artist Myra Roberts work to be featured on Captiva
Myra Roberts, a local artist known for her vintage-style pin-up girls and portrayals of island nature and beauty, will exhibit her work at the Captiva Civic Association from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday March 18. The center is located at 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva. Full Story
COMING UP AT BIG ARTS
Singer, songwriter Janis Ian on stage March 19
American Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and author Janis Ian performs at BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall at 8 p.m. Friday, March 19. Full Story
FGCU art students compete
Florida Gulf Coast University Art Gallery presents the “2010 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition” with an opening reception honoring the artists, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 1, at the Arts Complex. The exhibition runs through April 9. As emerging artists, students must be completely committed to give their best effort in producing their art. Full Story
InTroubleZone hosts workshop
InTroubleZone Productions presents a four-hour intensive course on performing on camera and auditioning. The workshop from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 20, is offered to students registered with the company’s casting workshop division. Full Story
Foreigner, the Spinners, Powerhouse will rock Naples
They play the songs that make up the soundtrack of our lives. Foreigner, the Spinners and Powerhouse will provide ample opportunity for rockin’ in the streets at the Naples Music Festival this weekend. A benefit for the Garden of Hope and Courage, the concerts take place from 5-10 p.m. Sunday, March 21, along Third Street South. Full Story
ART BRIEFS
Art fusions on display at Arts for Act
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Southwest Florida Symphony performs ‘Bach and More’
The Southwest Florida Symphony embraces the magnificent works of Bach, Schubert and Williams with the second concert in its Chamber Series “Bach and More,” conducted by Michael Hall. Performances are at The Village Church at Shell Point on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. and at Schein Hall, BIG ARTS on Sanibel on March 21 at 7 p.m. Full Story
Performers needed to dance and sing while others enjoy their suppers
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre will hold open auditions for adults and children for “Footloose,” “Seussical” and “Hairspray” at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 28. Auditions are on a first-come, firstserved basis. A sign-up sheet will be available at 3:30 p.m. No appointments will be taken.
The following are the productions and roles available: Full Story
‘The New Kid’ opens in Florida Rep’s Lunchbox series
Florida Repertory Theatre’s popular Lunchbox Theatre Series is now playing “The New Kid” by Dennis Foon at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20.
Sponsored by Pamela Templeton and Fort Myers Toyota, the theater series for children and families plays through April 24 at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in the Fort Myers River District. Full Story
‘Alice’ comes to the Phil
Actress/singer Joy Davidson stars in the play “Alice – An Evening with the Tart-Tongued Alice Roosevelt Longworth” in the Daniels Pavilion at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Performances are at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, and 2 and 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25. A question/answer session with the playwright will follow. Full Story
Cypress Lake’s ‘Sweet Charity’ plays Mann Hall
The Cypress Lake Center for the Arts presents “Sweet Charity” at 7:30 p.m. March 31 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. VIP seating is $20 and regular seating is $15. For tickets, call 481-4849 or visit www. bbmannpah.com. Full Story
Davis Art Center gearing up for Race 2 the Finish gala
The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center spring 2010 gala, Race 2 the Finish, will raise funds to complete the remaining $2 million renovations on the downtown historic gem. New auction items have been announced for the March 27 event. Full Story
‘Something’s Afoot’ opening at The Schoolhouse
Opening at The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater March 25 and running through April 24th will be the British musical mystery comedy “Something’s Afoot.” Full Story
ARTS NEWS
Estero festival offers art and family fun
The Estero Festival of the Arts features continuous live musical entertainment, art exhibits and demonstrations, arts and crafts sales, raffle prizes, food and drink, bounce houses and face painting for the kids from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Estero Community Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Full Story
‘In The Heights’ comes to Naples
“In The Heights,” winner of four 2008 Tony Awards and the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, is coming to the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples for seven performances March 29-April 3. Tickets are on sale now. Full Story
ART BRIEFS
Local artist showing at Mote Marine
Pine Island artist Leoma Lovegrove has won an award for her painting titled “Trophy” at the Mote Marine Laboratory 55th anniversary Celebration Juried Art Exhibition. Full Story
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