WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO
By Staff | on March 03, 2016
SYMPHONY Composers Luncheon – The Phantoms of the Orchestra volunteer group that supports the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra holds a luncheon featuring Maestro Raffaele Ponti previewing the 2016-2017 orchestra season at noon on March 3 at the Punta Gorda Woman’s Club. 118 Sullivan Street. $15. To RSVP: 205-9743. Brahms and Sibelius – The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents a performance of Brahms […]
Chris Lemmon honors his father, Jack, at Cultural Center event
By Staff | on March 03, 2016
BY JAMES ABRAHAM
Florida Weekly Correspondent
“If the relationship of father to son could really be reduced to biology, the whole earth would blaze with the glory of fathers and sons.” — James A. Baldwin Writer, actor and classical pianist Chris Lemmon is also an historian. In a moving tribute to his late father, the son becomes the father as he leads the audience through a […]
Charlotte Players stages ‘Social Security’ at Langdon theater
By Staff | on March 03, 2016
“Social Security,” a comedic play written by Andrew Bergman, will be performed by the Charlotte Players at its Langdon Playhouse located inside the Charlotte Players Community Theater Center, 1182 Market Circle in Port Charlotte. The production is directed by Jim Choate. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. March 3-5 and March 9-12. Matinees are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, March […]
Vintage Fiesta finds still worth celebrating
COLLECTOR’S CORNER
By Staff | on March 03, 2016
scott SIMMONS
ssimmons@floridaweekly.com
My grandmother Dorothy loved her set of Fiesta ware. The dinnerware was introduced in 1936 in five colors — red, yellow, cobalt blue, green and ivory. In 1937, Homer Laughlin, the company that made Fiesta, introduced turquoise. That’s probably when my grandmother saw the dinnerware, with its bold colors and design of concentric Art Deco circles and lines. She bought […]
HOROSCOPES
By Staff | on March 03, 2016
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Love and romance are strong in your aspect this week. If you’ve already met the right person, expect your relationship to grow. And if you’re still looking, odds are you’ll soon be finding it. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Consider moving beyond the usual methods to find a more creative means of handling […]
‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’
LATEST FILMS
By Staff | on March 03, 2016
danHUDAK
punchdrunkmovies.com
The biggest problem with “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” is that it stars Tina Fey and was written by Robert Carlock, who along with Ms. Fey created the TV hit “30 Rock.” Anyone familiar with their work will expect this movie to be a straight-up comedy — and understandably so, given their track record and the humor-driven trailers. But this is not […]
Music icon Justin Hayward reflects on a long run with the Moody Blues
By Staff | on March 03, 2016
BY KENT WOLGAMOTT
Florida Weekly Correspondent
Justin Hayward has a featured position in the Moody Blues, as its singer, guitarist and main songwriter. But that latter talent looks like it won’t get any further use within that group. The Moody Blues last released an album in 2003 — the holiday CD “December.” There hasn’t been a studio album of new, original music since 1999’s “Strange Times.” […]
16645 Crownsbury Way, Fort Myers
By Staff | on March 03, 2016
This spacious Covington model home is on the first green in the Crown Colony golf community. The entry foyer, great room and dining rooms feature volume ceilings with upgraded lighting and fans. This estate model features four bedrooms plus office and three bathrooms with tile in the main living areas, carpet in the bedrooms, new wood flooring in the office, […]
Vietnam Wall donation and check presentation ceremony
By Staff | on March 03, 2016
What $700,000 will buy in Southwest Florida
10678 Hillwood Drive, Port Charlotte
By Staff | on March 03, 2016
This three-bedroom, three-bath home on the Santa Cruz waterway offers living in fine style, including marveling at the pool’s stunning water-and-fire feature while enjoying views overlooking the natural preserve across the canal. Some of the upscale features include interior columns, lighted wall niches, lighted/crowned tray ceilings, decorative door casings, 20-inch diagonal ceramic tile, upgraded appliance package, impact glass, commercial-grade summer […]
