Community Arts Events Calendar
Aug. 28, 2008
Drummers of all sorts will unite next month at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples for the 2008 Percussion Summit. It’s an evening of music that brings percussionists from the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, the Florida Orchestra and the Jacksonville Symphony – together with two of the most sought-after percussionists in the world: Taku Hirano and Gorden Campbell. We’ll hear some of their work and welcome your calls.
Aug. 14, 2008
Theatre Conspiracy presents “21A” by All Things Considered commentator Kevin Kling. The one man show stars Jesse St. Louis playing all eight people during a 15 minute stretch on a Minneapolis bus route. The scenes are presented as a series of monologues in which the events occur simultaneously. But it doesn’t all make sense until you hear all of the characters. We’re joined by actor Jesse St. Louis and playwright and humorist Kevin Kling.
Aug. 7, 2008
The theatrical version of Disney’s High School Musical is on stage at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater in Fort Myers. The smash hit is based on the Disney Channel original movie and it’s being performed at high schools all over the country. The storyline - the jock and the nerd upset their school’s social order by getting the lead roles in the musical. We’re joined by the actor and actress with the lead roles in the touring show.
Jul. 31, 2008
We take look back at a dark chapter in Southwest Florida’s History – and a look forward. The exhibit “The bad old days: Plume Hunting and its Effects” is up at the Collier County Museum through September 4th. How did a fashion trend nearly wipe out several species of birds – and how did a change in taste bring them back from the brink. Joining us are curator David Southall – and ornithologist Dr. Jerry Jackson.
Jul. 24, 2008
How important are comics to newspapers? How long have newspapers printed comics? How do they choose which ones will be published and which ones will be removed? And how do readers react to all of this? We’ll speak with someone from the News-press about their Comics Page, and how important comics are to people’s daily lives. We’ll also try to look into the future of comics in newspapers…as many papers continue to shrink.
Jul. 17, 2008
Everyone around former Fort Myers resident Jeremey Hunsicker growing up thought he could be the lead singer of Journey…but they never thought he’d almost pull it off. Hunsicker – who now lives in Virginia – recently spent time with the band in San Francisco singing the classics and writing new songs. He was even offered the front man position...though it didn't work out in the end. We’re joined by Hunsicker to learn more about his time with Journey – and his own, now nationally touring tribute band, called Frontiers.Click on the window below to see Hunsicker in action…
Jul. 10, 2008
For the last eight years two Florida Gulf Coast University professors have taken students to the Dominican Republic during spring break. A new photo exhibit highlighting their work with underprivileged children is on display at the Arts for ACT gallery in downtown Fort Myers. The photographer and one of the professors talk about the photography and the education, plus how the art itself has turned into a benefit.
Jul. 3, 2008
Kick back and have a laugh with Compton & Bennett. Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett have been bringing their brand of musical satire to Southwest Florida audiences for more than a decade. We’ll get to know them and learn more about their current musical revue, called “Sandy Bottoms and Jimmy Buffet”.
Jun. 26, 2008
Our guest is curator of the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at Edison College in Fort Myers, Ron Bishop. What was Rauschenberg’s impact on art in the 20th century? And how did having an artist of his stature living in the area impact the local art scene? We’ll also remember Maybelle Stamper and other artists who’ve found their muse in Southwest Florida. And what’s next for the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery?
Jun. 19, 2008
A Fort Myers family commemorates the 60th anniversary of Israel with their CD of contemporary/pop songs. It’s co-written and produced by Grammy nominated songwriter and producer Lawrence Dermer and his BMI award winning songwriter wife, Robin. The couple’s sons shared the journey and recorded with them in Jerusalem. The family also makes up the local band Third House Rising. The compositions share a theme of peace, unity and independence. The disc “Israel @ 60: We Are Strong” includes the voices of top Israeli artists as well as choirs of Israeli children and young adults who have immigrated from all over the world. Click the box below to see a video for "Israel @ 60: We Are Strong". Click here to see more videos from Third House Rising.
