Phoebe Snow comes to the Phil
Is there any other voice on the planet quite like Phoebe Snow's? The woman can growl rougher than a menacing dog, tenderly caress a lyric like a lover, and skip octaves as easy as a stone skimming a lake. She sings jazz, folk, rock, gospel, standards and Broadway classics: everything and anything, in that idiosyncratic, amazing voice of hers. Full Story
A.R. Gurney's 'Indian Blood' goes back to his Buffalo boyhood
See the southeastern premiere at Florida Rep
Life is a never-ending series of transitions. But the ones that occur during our teens can be particularly seismic, says playwright A.R. Gurney. "We all have, all through our lives, crossroads and transitions," he says. Full Story
Christmas Is Murder
By C.S. Challinor (Midnight Ink, $13.95)
"Christmas Is Murder," by Bonita Springs author C. S. Challinor, is an intriguing cozy that takes place at Swanmere Manor in the south of England and introduces Scottish barrister Rex Graves as the protagonist. The novel begins when Mr. Full Story
Head off to Miami to see wonderful 'Oz' artwork
On the heels of unveiling the Ruby Slipper Collection at Fashion Week in New York City, Warner Bros. continues its 70th anniversary celebration of "The Wizard of Oz" in Miami Beach this week. As part of Art Basel Miami Beach, The Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection premieres Friday, Dec. 5. The collection showcases renowned artists' interpretations of "The Wizard of Oz. Full Story
Opera Naples presents 'Pinafore' family performances in the park
"H.M.S. Pinafore," one of the most popular Gilbert and Sullivan operas, comes to the outdoor stage at Naples' Cambier Park for two family performances in English this weekend. Opera Naples presents the show famous for its mirth and silliness, infectious tunes and gentle satire about the differences in social classes. Full Story
Searching for clues and laughter
'Musical Comedy Murders' isn't quite the solution
The Musical Comedy Murders of " 1940" is something of a misnomer. Yes, it contains healthy portions of murders (three occur before the play even begins), and it's set in 1940. While not a musical, it does contain a couple of musical numbers. Full Story
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PICK OF THE WEEK . "Dark Knight" - Who'dve thunk that one of the best movies of the year would be based on a 75-year-old comic book hero? Full Story
'Wicked' tickets go on sale Saturday at B.B. Mann Hall
Tickets to "Wicked," a new musical with music and lyrics by Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman ("My So Called Life," "Once And Again" and "thirtysomething"), go on sale Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall box office from 7 to 10 a.m. Radio stations WINK-AM, WTLT Lite 93.7 and WINK 96. Full Story
Barron Collier High School musicians carry on a 20-year holiday tradition
The Barron Collier High School Cougar Band presents its 20th annual Christmas gift to the community at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, in the band shell at Cambier Park in downtown Naples. Full Story
Golden Gate High School makes music with the Naples Orchestra and Chorus
Naples Orchestra and Chorus and Golden Gate High School present "Fanfares for the Season" on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13 and 14, at the school. The school has been home base for the community orchestra and chorus for several years; students musicians occasionally practice and concertize with the orchestra. Full Story
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