‘Memories of World War II’
Photographs on exhibit at Naples Museum of Art
More than 100 rare and iconic photographs from Associated Press photographers, a photographic journey through World War II, are on exhibit at the Patty & Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art through Saturday, April 7.
For the duration of the exhibition, all active and retired members of the Armed Forces and Reserve enjoy free museum admission by showing their service ID. Full Story
Bonita Bay Club hosts tennis classic
Eighteen of the world’s top touring tennis professionals will gather at Bonita Bay Club Friday and Saturday, March 2-3, for matches, mini-clinics, a pro-am competition and a dinner-dance gala. The FineMark Tour Players Tennis Classic will benefit Barbara’s Friends and a new pediatric pharmacy planned for the expansion of The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Full Story
HIT THE LINKS
Here are some charity tournaments coming up for golfers on area greens: Full Story
CLUB NOTES
It’s high season for clubs and organizations to hold special events and programs for members and guests as well as regular meetings. Here’s what some of them have planned: 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-yearold 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
Antiques and art and jewelry, oh my!
The second annual Naples International Art & Antique Fair, taking place Thursday-Tuesday, Feb. 23-28, at the Naples International Pavilion, presents an array of international galleries showcasing paintings from all periods, antique objet d’art, Modern and Mid- Century Murano glass, sculpture, haute and period jewelry and decorative art and design. Full Story
ARTISTS AMONG US
Brian Kirkpatrick
Brian Kirkpatrick found his passion for art while on vacation nine years ago to Venice, Italy. He says the trip changed his life.
“I had never seen so many colors in one place. The next day, I went to an art store and bought supplies. I haven’t stopped painting since that day.” Full Story
A doubt-less ‘Doubt’ misses the point altogether
THEATER REVIEW
“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
Pop artist Peter Max at Mercato
The Roadshow Company presents paintings by pop icon Peter Max on exhibit and available for acquisition through Sunday, Feb. 26, in Suite 5130 at Mercato in North Naples. Full Story
LATEST FILMS
‘This Means War’
“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 (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
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
Eight Neapolitan artists open their homes and studios for tours
The Friends of Art at the Patty & Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art host the 17th annual Artists’ Studio Tour on Sunday and Monday, March 4-5. Participants visit the homes and studios of several nationally acclaimed local artists and can meet the artists and, if so desired, purchase works directly from them.
This year’s participating artists are: Full Story
Photographers invited to focus on ‘Camera USA’ competition
The Naples Art Association is seeking submissions for the exhibition “Camera USA: National Photography Award 2012.”
Photographers are invited to enter one photograph taken in the United State after Jan. 1, 2010, and must apply online at www.juriedartservices.com by March 22. The entry fee is $32 ($27 for NAA members). Full Story
Announcing The Naples Players’ 2012-13 season lineup
Moving into their 60th year, The Naples Players announce their 2012-13 season productions. In Blackburn Hall Full Story
‘Hello, Dolly!’
Beloved tale of matchmaking up next from The Naples Players
A beloved classic and winner of 10 Tony Awards, “Hello, Dolly!” comes to the Sugden Community Theatre, home of The Naples Players, Feb. 29-March 31. Full Story
Gulfshore Playhouse and the Phil announce partnership for 2012-13
Gulfshore Playhouse has announced a partnership with the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in the 2012-13 season, presenting its production of Terrence McNally’s award-winning “Master Class” at the Phil from April 5-21, 2013 (preview performance on April 4). Full Story
BEACH READING
‘The Fault in Our Stars’
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
COMING UP AT THE PHIL
¦ Art educator and lecturer Joan Jacobs’ “Art Talk” lectures continue with “Renoir Part I: Impressionist,” Feb. 28; “Renoir Part II: Road to Success,” March 6; and “Renoir Part III: Official Recognition,” March 20. Programs begin at 10 a.m. Full Story
Writer turns to the here and now, including e-publishing
After “The Barefoot Queen” and “In the Lion’s Mouth,” two exciting and carefully researched Irish historical romances set during the Renaissance period, Jean Harrington has shifted gears to the here and now. Full Story
ArtsNaples festival will celebrate all things Russian
The ArtsNaples World Festival, coming May 12-18, has launched www.artsnaplesworldfestival.org, a website with the complete schedule as well as details about artists and performers and ticket information. Full Story
Two-day workshop at the Phil focuses on Photoshop techniques
Internationally acclaimed photographer J. Tomas Lopez presents “Intermediate Photoshop CS5,” a class designed for those with some experience with digital photography who want to take the quality of their images to the next level. Part of the Phil’s Lifelong Learning arts education program, the class takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full Story
All Star Jam brings big names in music to downtown Fort Myers
The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers presents the All Star Jam with artists including Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan) and Kenny Aronoff (The Smashing Pumpkins). The outdoor concert on the street in front of the center begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. A pre-show begins at 4 p.m. Full Story
KOVELS: ANTIQUES
Pottery producer appealed to popular tastes
Weller pottery was first made in 1872 in Fultonham, Ohio, but by 1882 Weller had moved to Zanesville, one of the main cities where pottery was made in Ohio. Hundreds of thousands of pieces of decorative art pottery and florist wares were made at Weller Pottery before it closed in 1948. 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
This week on WGCU TV
¦ THURSDAY, FEB. 23, 9 P.M. POV Racing Dreams
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
SAVE THE DATE
A Roaring Twenties benefit for children
The Special Needs Children’s Fund of Collier County hosts “Gatsby in the Garden” on Friday, March 9, at the Naples Botanical Garden. Full Story
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