The logistics of ‘Brigadoon’
Broadway Palm tours a rarely staged classic
FOR A MYSTICAL SCOTTISH VILLAGE THAT, according to legend, appears only once every 100 years, Brigadoon’s been popping up a lot lately.
After materializing nine times weekly in Mesa, Ariz., for seven weeks, the quaint village was temporarily accessible in Newberry, S.C. Full Story
Concert to feature Brubeck tribute to Ansel Adams
The Gulf Coast Symphony presents a moving patriotic concert, “AMERICA!” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. The concert will feature the southeastern U.S. premiere of a symphonic tribute saluting one of America’s most cherished artists, Ansel Adams. Full Story
‘The Fault in Our Stars’
by John Green (Dutton Juvenile, $17.99)
Hazel and Augustus are teens struggling, as all teens do, with the meaning of life and love. But unlike most teens, they are “cancer kids,” already intimately familiar with suffering and highly attuned to the arbitrariness and unfairness of the universe. Full Story
THEATER REVIEW
A doubt-less ‘Doubt’ misses the point altogether
“What do you do when you aren’t sure?” asks Father Flynn at the opening of “Doubt: A Parable.”
He’s giving a sermon about doubt to a congregation that recently experienced the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. But you get the feeling he’s talking about personal struggles, too. Full Story
Living your dreams at home
GIVING
Fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy announced the Peace Corps and I could hardly wait to sign up. But life was simpler then — my father said “no,” so I went to law school instead and envied my classmates who went. Full Story
Kids in the Kitchen seeks sports equipment
The Junior League’s Kids in the Kitchen annual event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24. The event will take place at the Harlem Heights Community Park and lunch will be provided to the first 250 kids and their parents. The Kids in the Kitchen committee will be accepting donations of sports equipment up until the event. Full Story
‘This Means War’
Is it worth $10? Yes
“This Means War” has so much handsomeness, beauty and charm that it almost makes you forget how bad a movie it is. Almost. Full Story
CAPSULES
Safe House .½ (Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Vera Farmiga) Young CIA Agent Matt Weston (Reynolds) attempts to keep rogue former agent Tobin Frost (Washington) in custody as they travel through South Africa. The story is predictable and the action is over edited to the point of nausea. Rated R. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island .. Full Story
ARTISTS AMONG US
Kenneth D Rowe
¦ Favorite artist: Albert Paley
¦ When did you first discover your creative talents? Full Story
Alliance brings in spring at Bell Tower Shops
Celebrate the beginning of spring from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 24, with the Alliance for the Arts during the first annual Spring Art Affair at the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers. Full Story
Learn the art of growing organic produce
Why can't I grow a decent tomato? What can I plant when the weather’s getting hot? Can I propagate my own basil? Are there organic ways to control caterpillars? These and many other questions will be answered by master gardener Millisa Bell as the Alliance for the Arts brings the GreenMarket into the classroom beginning Monday, March 5. Full Story
‘Organica’ features work of two visually stunning artists
The new exhibition “Organica,” featuring work by Minnesota painter Robert Patrick and Miami mixed-media and fabric artist Regina Jestrow, opens with a reception from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, at the Alliance for the Arts. Full Story
‘Fire Dance’ to debut in Centennial Park
The city of Fort Myers began the installation of “Fire Dance,” a largescale sculpture in Centennial Park, on Jan. 24. This installation is the first that the city of Fort Myers' Public Art Committee commissioned after an extensive process of reviewing 162 applicants. The funds for the purchase of the sculpture were obtained from private developers. Full Story
Local photographer’s distinct images on display
In One Instant Gallery of Photography will welcome back local photographer Michael John Andersen with an opening reception from 6-10 p.m. Friday, March 2. His handmade prints were seen at the gallery last year in February. Full Story
All Star Jam features classic rock greats
The All Star Jam at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center will feature wellknown classic rock musicians with a 4 p.m. pre-show and 7 p.m. performance Saturday Feb. 25. Full Story
Sanibel Historical Village to host Shellabration
From the weathered whelks in front of Miss Charlotta’s Tea Room to the still-brown horse conch acting as a centerpiece on the porch of the Morning Glories home, seashells abound at the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, just as they did in the days of Sanibel’s first, small shell show when residents gathered to show off their bounty. Full Story
George meets Georges
72-year-old icon who still likes challenges welcomes one in ‘La Cage aux Folles’
George Hamilton likes a challenge.
And what better challenge can a 72-year-old icon have than as a gay club owner?
George, meet Georges.
That’s his character in the touring production of “La Cage aux Folles,” which plays Feb. 28-March 4 at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples. Full Story
COMING UP AT BIG ARTS
BIG ARTS is located at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. The Strauss Theater is located at 2200 Periwinkle Way. For tickets and discounted subscription rates, call 395-0900, the Strauss Theater box office at 472-6862 or visit www.BIGARTS. org. ¦ ArtPoems
7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 Full Story
Little Eddie & the Fat Fingers kick off concert series
Bring your chairs, blankets and coolers and join your neighbors on the lawn at the Alliance for the Arts at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, for the kick off of this year’s Bruce T. Gora Sunday Sunset Concert Series. Full Story
CONTRACT BRIDGE
The clues point the way
The secret of good declarer play lies mostly in visualizing how the unseen cards are divided and putting this knowledge to effective use. The clues that furnish declarer with a picture of the opposing hands can come from the bidding, the play or both. Full Story
Catch an opera from The Met at your local movie theater
Opera aficionados can see The Metropolitan Opera’s production of Verdi’s “Ernani” live in high-definition at movie theaters around the country beginning at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. Full Story
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Experience a year in the life of three tweens who dream of becoming NASCAR drivers. ¦ FRIDAY, FEB. 24, 9 P.M. Great Performances Memphis Full Story
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