Mining the past
Erik Larson goes way back for details he expands into books
ERIK LARSON IS A TIME TRAVELER.
Using letters, diaries, books, newspaper articles and extensive research, he delves into the past, seeking stories that once were wellknown but have been forgotten.
He’s fond of saying that sometimes historians bury the best stories in the footnotes. Full Story
Fort Myers Film Festival ready to roll
The red carpet rolls out for the second annual Fort Myers Film Festival March 21-25, with screenings of 77 films and numerous other events taking place at four venues. Full Story
THEATER REVIEW
A marvelous ‘Red’ that doesn’t match your sofa
There’s a moment in “Red” when William McNulty, as the painter Mark Rothko, roars at his young assistant: “I AM HERE TO STOP YOUR HEART, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT? I AM HERE TO MAKE YOU THINK! …I AM NOT HERE TO MAKE PRETTY PICTURES!”
It’s about as clear and succinct an artist’s statement as you’ll ever get. Full Story
We heart Bonita
GIVING
We have all seen them. The “I Heart” bumper stickers. “I heart my dog.” “I heart my kid.” “I heart my… fill in the blank.” It is a simple expression meant to convey a lofty message. I figure that if someone is willing to put a bumper sticker on their car about something they heart, they must really love it. Full Story
‘John Carter’
Is it worth $10? No
“John Carter” tries to do everything and accomplishes nothing. Full Story
CAPSULES
Project X ...½ (Thomas Mann, Oliver Cooper, Jonathan Daniel Brown) Three high school losers (Mann, Cooper and Brown) throw a party that gets so big they become legends. The no-holds-barred approach and first-person camera make this a fun and accessible night of debauchery. Rated R. Full Story
Stimulating, tender ‘In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play’ latest from Lab Theater
The Laboratory Theater presents “In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play” at 8 p.m. through Saturday, March 24, at 1634 Woodford Ave., on the corner of Second Street and Woodford Avenue in FortMyers.Therewillalsobea2p.m. matinee on Sunday, March 18. Full Story
Davina & the Vagabonds return to rock at the Alliance
The Alliance for the Arts’ Bruce T. Gora Sunday Sunset Concert Series continues Sunday, March 18, with Minnesota based Davina & the Vagabonds. The high-energy five-piece jazz/blues/rock band is known in The Twin Cities as one of the busiest bands in town, averaging more than 300 performances a year. 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. ¦ ‘Guests will be Hung” exhibit
Open through Thursday, March 29. Full Story
Community Foundation hosts juried exhibit
Juried art is now being accepted by curator Cello Bennett for an exhibit at the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. Ms. Bennett is responsible for curating an ongoing display of local artists’ work within the Community Foundation’s public spaces, located at its office at 8771 College Parkway, Building 2, Suite 201 in Fort Myers. Full Story
Film documents search of Argentina’s lost children
Florida Gulf Coast University’s Center for
Judaic, Holocaust and Human Rights
Studies
hosts a screening of “The Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo and the Full Story
Film considers the income gap
Local filmaker Bob Bivona will present “How Wide Can Income and Wealth Inequality Get Before We Snap?” from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Dunbar Library Meeting Room, 3095 Blount St., Fort Myers. The film chronicles American income disparity. For more information, call 567-2923 or e-mail bbbvna@yahoo.com. ¦ Full Story
Classic show tunes paired with decadent desserts
The Gulf Coast Symphony will perform the music of great American composer Richard Rodgers at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Full Story
Surf and Song festival returns
Goo Goo Dolls frontman, Cracker and more to pack downtown for two-day event
The Surf and Song Foundation will host its annual Surf and Song Festival at 4 p.m. Friday, March 30, and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at Centennial Park and in the River District in downtown Fort Myers. The event features more than 100 musicians spread across 15 stages, arts and crafts, a kids zone and great food and drinks. Full Story
Three Catholic cardinals spur a sea change in religious history
¦ “Cushing, Spellman, O’Connor: The Surprising Story of How Three American Cardinals Transformed Catholic-Jewish Relations,” by Rabbi James Rudin. Eerdmans. 157 pages. $18. Full Story
Mastersingers concert to feature Handel, Haydn and Fauré
Masterpieces from three musical periods by a trio of immortal composers will be this year’s treat for audiences of the major spring concert of the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers. Full Story
SANIBEL MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Sanibel Music Festival has returned for another year to present classical music of the highest standard and to promote the careers of emerging artists through performance opportunities at affordable prices. The festival was founded in the 1980s by Marilyn Lauriente, musician and impresario. Full Story
Peace River National Art Festival returns to Laishley Park
Charlotte County’s only outdoor juried fine arts show, the sixth annual Peace River National Art Festival returns to Laishley Park, Punta Gorda, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 17-18. A $3 donation is requested. There will be plenty of free parking at the justice center and surrounding areas. Full Story
Matlacha Mariners to host annual seafood festival
The Matlacha Mariners will host its 11th annual Southwest Florida Seafood Festival, Classic Car & Bike Show from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the German American Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral. Full Story
Doo Wop greats coming to Mann Hall
Richard Nader’s Doo Wop and Rock and Roll returns to Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall at 8 p.m. Friday, March 23, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of recording group The Chiffons. It is also the 50th anniversary of Lenny Welch and the first recording, “A Taste of Honey,” which was followed by ”Since I Fell for You.” Full Story
CONTRACT BRIDGE
Steppingstone to success
Lack of sufficient entries can be very bothersome at times, and many contracts fail solely because declarer lacks communication from one hand to the other. This situation is particularly annoying when one or more finesses need to be taken, but declarer can’t get to the correct hand to make the desired play or plays. Full Story
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