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African Children’s Choir in Naples as part of U.S. tour; performances support program
5+ hour, 54+ min ago (500+ words) At WGCU, we believe our stories should be accessible to all. We are aligning our digital platforms with ADA standards. If this content isn't working, contact [email protected] or (239) 590-2500. The African Children's Choir took the stage at Naples Adventist Church on…...
Lab Theater performs modern reimagining of Shakespeare’s “Julius Ceasar”
8+ hour, 33+ min ago (282+ words) Laboratory Theater of Florida is performing a provocative reimagining of Shakespeare's \Julius Ceasar,\" set not in ancient Rome, but in the dark parking lot of a derelict apartment building. The show maintains the original Elizabethan language but condenses the play…...
'Song & Story' performers' explanations of how their songs came about were as impactful as their heartfelt lyrics
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (832+ words) At WGCU, we believe our stories should be accessible to all. We are aligning our digital platforms with ADA standards. If this content isn't working, contact [email protected] or (239) 590-2500. Four rising country-folk singer-songwriters gave a two-hour acoustic concert last week at…...
March was huge for opera in Southwest Florida
22+ hour, 38+ min ago (1776+ words) In late February, actor Timothee Chalamet suggested that no one cares about ballet and opera anymore. That's definitely not the case in Southwest Florida. During March, Sarasota Opera staged daily performances of four operas: Carlisle Floyd's "Susannah," Giuseppe Verdi's "Il…...
Cape Coral urges residents to cut lawn watering amid ongoing drought conditions
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (202+ words) With drought conditions continuing across Southwest Florida, the City of Cape Coral urges residents to voluntarily reduce irrigation to once per week to help conserve the community's water supply until the rainy season arrives. Residents are also reminded to turn…...
'Something Borrowed, Something New' at the Sarasota Art Museum headlines 35 exhibitions on view in April
1+ day, 8+ min ago (330+ words) At WGCU, we believe our stories should be accessible to all. We are aligning our digital platforms with ADA standards. If this content isn't working, contact [email protected] or (239) 590-2500. Southwest Florida's museums regularly curate traveling art exhibitions as well as artworks…...
New affordable rental housing project breaks ground for Immokalee workers
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (247+ words) Some 80 new apartment rental units will be available within a year in a new affordable workplace housing development in Immokalee. Casa San Juan Diego is a combined effort by the Diocese of Venice in Florida and National Development of America,…...
Florida food banks struggle to keep up as grocery costs soar
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (83+ words) Florida food banks struggle to keep up as grocery costs soar'WGCU Florida food banks struggle to keep up as grocery costs soar Food banks across Florida are experiencing record demand as residents struggle to feed their families amid rising grocery…...
Players Circle Theatre preview new lineup of musicals and dramas
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (117+ words) Players Circle Theatre preview new lineup of musicals and dramas'wgcu.org At WGCU, we believe our stories should be accessible to all. We are aligning our digital platforms with ADA standards. If this content isn't working, contact [email protected] or (239) 590-2500. Players…...
'A Piece of My Heart' at The Naples Players headlines list of 22 shows onstage this week at area theaters
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (99+ words) 'A Piece of My Heart' at The Naples Players headlines list of 22 shows onstage this week at area theaters'WGCU 'A Piece of My Heart' at The Naples Players headlines list of 22 shows onstage this week at area theaters This week,…...