Turtles Play Trane
L IKE EVERYONE ELSE, THE TURTLE ISLAND STING QUARTET HAS TO GO through customs when traveling. But when it comes to music, they simply don't recognize borders. Musically, the quartet plays everything from Robert Johnson to Chick Corea to Miles Davis. Yes, they play Vivaldi. They also play Jimi Hendrix. And original compositions. Full Story
The lights go up on a colorful season at the Norris Center
SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY
From a teenage mandolin sensation to a saucy blues man who cooks while he sings with his band and then serves his gumbo to the crowd, to several evenings of improv, a nationwide comedyclub headliner, an operetta and two one-woman dramatic performances, Full Story
Once a wünderkind, violinist is still a virtuoso at 40
My, how time flies! It seems just yesterday that I first heard about a young violin wünderkind in Bloomington, Ind. Only 12 or so, he was already creating quite a buzz in a community with no lack of extraordinary musical talent housed within the confines of Indiana University's renowned School of Music. Full Story
Doubt: 'When you are lost, you are not alone.'
I don't know how you spent Christmas, but my day included a trip to the movies to see "Doubt." I know to some, that might seem a peculiar way to spend part of Christmas, to not only see a movie that examines the nature of doubt but one in which a priest may be molesting a boy. Full Story
Part Four: Meet some members of the Professional Advisors Council
Volunteers who serve on the Professional Advisors Council provide a wealth of knowledge and experience that guide all aspects of the Community Foundation's work. Full Story
Thoughts for women about taking estate planning, retirement seriously
Consider these statistics: • Women live an average of seven years longer than men. • Women spend an average of 19 years longer than men in retirement. • 90 percent of women will be responsible for their own and possibly their family's finances at some point in their lives. Full Story
HOROSCOPES
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Working with a trusted colleague could open your mind to exploring some considerations you previously dismissed out of hand. The weekend brings news from a loved one. Full Story
The Man Who Owns the News: Inside the Secret World of Rupert Murdoch
By Michael Wolff (Broadway Books, $29.95)
Rupert Murdoch, head of News Corp., the $70 billion global media conglomerate, was asked during the recent U.S. presidential campaign if he had a preference between the two candidates. He didn't hesitate for a second before answering Barack Obama. He then added that Mr. Obama was his pick because his election would sell more newspapers. Full Story
COUCH THEATER
[ DVD PREVIEWS & RELEASES ]
PICK OF THE WEEK . "Pineapple Express" - I'm usually not a fan of stoner movies. I liked Cheech and Chong's "Up in Smoke" and "Cheech and Chong's Next Movie," and more recently "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle," but that's about it. Full Story
Naples Originals restaurants cook up a week of lunch and dinner specials
Naples Originals, a group of independent, locally owned restaurants, holds its third Restaurant Week with special lunch and dinner offerings Jan. 5-11. Participating restaurants will offer threecourse prix fixe lunches for $12.50 and dinners for $25 (excluding beverage, tax and gratuity). Full Story
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