WARHOL
portfolios go on view at von Liebig
A new Andy Warhol exhibition makes its Florida debut at The von Liebig Art Center this week. "Andy Warhol Portfolios: Life & Legends" presents works spanning Mr. Warhol's career from the 1950s through 1986 and features key pieces from landmark series such as Endangered Species, Flowers, Jews of the Twentieth Century, Myths, Muhammad Ali and Space Fruits. Full Story
Naples Orchestra and Chorus celebrates 15 years
Why does Lee Wilkins, a student of three of the finest violin teachers in the world and a senior professor at Eastman School of Music, perform on the musical saw and the "strumpet"? And why does he insist on decomposing Mozart and Beethoven? Full Story
Talking Out of School: Memoir of an Educated Woman
By Kass Fleisher (Dalkey Archive Press, $13.95)
Biting, witty and occasionally even venomous, professor and author Kass Fleisher's memoir "Talking Out of School: Memoir of an Educated Woman" chronicles not just the author's own tumultuous education within and outside of university lecture halls, but also the tenuous state of women's higher education in America today. Full Story
THE MUSIC GOURMET
Conductor Jack Everly back at the Phil for Pops #3
Mention the name Jack Everly, and any regular pops attendee at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts ought to respond instantly with the three Es associated with his name: Excellence. Excitement. Extravagance. That pretty well sums up every overthe top program the Hoosier-born maestro has created, enjoying nonstop kudos throughout the world in the process. Full Story
ARTS COMMENTARY
'Anything Goes': It's de-lightful!
If you're a regular theatergoer, odds are good you've seen "Anything Goes" Full Story
GIVING
Unrestricted funds can support a community's changing needs Clients who wish to make a meaningful philanthropic gift to support changing local needs should consider an unrestricted gift to a community foundation. Full Story
FOCUS ON FOUNDATION FUND HOLDERS
The Baby Basics Fund Established 2005
Eight concerned citizens have found an innovative way to fulfill their vision of a Collier County chapter of Baby Basics Inc. Full Story
HOROSCOPES
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Instead of spending too much time floundering around wondering if you can meet your deadline, you need to spend more time actually working toward reaching it. Full Story
COUCH THEATER
[ DVD PREVIEWS & RELEASES ]
PICK OF THE WEEK . " Murnau" - F.W. Murnau was one of Germany's great pioneer filmmakers. This six-disc collection of Murnau's early films represents some of the best of German cinema of the Silent Era. Included in the collection is probably Murnau's bestknown work, "Nosferatu," the first great vampire movie. Full Story
Pastels are all the rage at Bonita art center
The Southwest Florida Pastel Society presents its annual Members Show at the Art League of Bonita Springs through March 30. Artists from Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties display a variety of pastel paintings including portraiture, still life and landscapes, abstract and non-representational works. Full Story
Iranian-American contemporary artist at Art Modern Gallery for two-day show
Iranian-American artist Freydoon Rassouli will visit Naples for a twoday show at Art Modern Gallery on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17-18. The artist will attend a reception at Bamboo Caf Full Story
Sweet Art Gallery showcases Sharon Erbe, Tammra Sigler
"Take a Risk," an exhibit of works by Sharon Erbe and Tammra Sigler, opens at Sweet Art Gallery with a reception from 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 13. The public is welcome. Ms. Erbe, who divides her time between Naples and Taos, N.M., paints flamboyant Caribbean dancers and color-splashed market scenes. Full Story
Gulfshore Playhouse workshop will unmask a different approach to acting
"Characterization Through Mask Work," a Gulfshore Playhouse workshop for adults that examines a different approach to the acting process, begins Monday, March 16, and will continue through April 29 at the Norris Center. Full Story
Friday night is Talent Night at Six Degrees Exhibitions
Looking for something new and fun to do this weekend? Six Degrees Exhibitions invites you to its new Friday 0-11 p.m. Talent Night from 8:30-Everyone who has a talent alent y to share, or who simply wants to enjoy what others have to offer, is welcome. Full Story
Celebrate the luck o' the Irish with Celtic Nights at Big Cypress
Direct from Dublin, Tony Kenny's Celtic Nights brings its celebration of the music, comedy, song and dance of the Emerald Isle to Big Cypress Market Place for one show on Friday, March 20. Mr. Kenny has entertained around the world and received dozens of awards for his stage and television performances. Full Story
40-voice Bach Ensemble wraps up its seventh season
The Bach Ensemble of Naples presents "A Spring Fantasia: Immortal Harmonies," the final concert of its seventh season Sunday afternoon, March 22, at Naples United Church of Christ. Full Story
Naples resident signs his first novel at Barnes & Nobel this weekend
Naples resident Joe Carufe will speak about and sign his first novel, "Repeat Business," from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Barnes & Noble at Waterside Shops. A native of Cold Spring, N.Y., Mr. Carufe was a sports writer in upstate New York for several years before moving to Florida. Full Story
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