KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
The evolution of the cookstove
The 20th-century inventions of microwave and convection ovens and prepackaged foods have made it possible to make a 30-minute dinner. But 18thcentury American family meals required hours to prepare. Food was caught or harvested and canned, smoked or carefully stored — but that was only the beginning. The fireplace was used for heat and cooking. Full Story
This week on WGCU TV
. THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 8 P.M.
Three Tenors
Christmas
Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti and the Vienna Symphony perform holiday songs . FRIDAY, NOV. 20, 8:30 P.M.
Connect! Wellness
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Fashion mogul Oscar de la Renta visits area
Marissa Collections, Botanical Garden on the list of stop-offs
High heels click-clacked across the floor as women bustled to and from dressing rooms. Racing to adjust hats and garments, store staff triple-checked mannequins and merchandise. Accessories were donned with careful consideration, and with one last glance in the mirrors, silence fell over everyone at Marissa Collections. Full Story
BEACH READING
‘Inklings: A Memoir’
By Jeffrey Koterba (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $25) Full Story
Nav-A-Gator Grill earns venue award
In Key West, The Trop Rock Music Awards formally recognizes singersongwriters, musicians and professionals in the Trop Rock Music industry.
For the second year in a row, Nav-AGator Grill in Lake Suzy, just outside of Port Charlotte, was announced the winner of the Trop Rock Venue of the Year award. Full Story
Perfect Paris Night planned
The Visual Arts Center continues its celebration of Toulouse-Lautrec Saturday, Nov. 21 with “A Perfect Paris Night.”
As guests approach the Visual Arts Center for an evening to remember, they will be greeted by George Mancini Sr. playing the accordion with true Parisian flare. Full Story
Ruiz named Artist of the Month
The Arts & Humanities Council has chosen Magda “Maggie” Ruiz as Artist of the Month for November. Ms. Ruiz was honored by the Board of County Commissioners with a proclamation on Nov. 10.
Her work can be viewed at the Charlotte Community Foundation, 1675 W. Marion Ave, Ste. 111, Punta Gorda through Dec. 30. Full Story
Jack Berrios sparkles in ‘Diamond’ tribute
For one night only, The Cultural Center Theater will play host to one of Florida’s most talented tribute artists, Jack Berrios. Mr. Berrios pays homage to famous singer Neil Diamond. Berrios’ show, “Diamond — A Tribute to Neil Diamond,” comes from Las Vegas and features many of the popular songwriter’s biggest hits. The performance will be held at 7 p.m. Full Story
Horror story contest announced
R.L. Stine, the author of the famed “Goosebumps” book series, has teamed up with Volunteer USA to announce a Very Scary Story Contest for young readers.
Students in grades 4-7 in Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties are invited to participate in the contest, aimed at promoting the joy of reading among children and their families. Full Story
Maestra named CSO conductor emeritus
On Nov. 6, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra board of directors named Maestra Janita Hauk Conductor Emeritus of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Recognizing her 16 years leading the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, the presentation was made by President Jim Lawson. Full Story
FGCU Art Gallery Presents senior exhibit
The Galleries at Florida Gulf Coast University presents “Finals: Fall Senior Project Exhibitions,” with an opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the Art Gallery. The show runs through Dec. 12. Full Story
ARTS COMMENTARY
Starting a new tradition: Thanksgiving from Hell
I’m thinking of starting a new Thanksgiving tradition.
Sure, Arlo Guthrie has his, performing “Alice’s Restaurant” every year. (All 2,974 verses of it.) Full Story
GIVING
Nonprofits and small businesses: What’s the difference?
In my last column I drew some comparisons between nonprofit organizations and small businesses. Since then, I have had a number of folks ask me, “What is the difference?”
My answer is, “not much.” Full Story
HOROSCOPES
¦ SCORPIO (October 23 to
November 21)
Your reluctance to act in a current situation could be traced to your inner self advising you to take more time to study its complexities before you attempt to deal with it. Good luck. Full Story
LATEST FILMS
‘2012’
Spectacular and senseless, jaw dropping and mind numbing, “2012” epitomizes the joy of big-budget Hollywood grandeur when it’s done right. The movie has flaws, but director Roland Emmerich (“Independence Day”) mostly succeeds in giving us everything we want an end-of-the-world disaster flick to be. Full Story
CAPSULES
‘The Fourth Kind’ Full Story
Charlotte Players/ Charlotte Symphony
CHARLOTTE PLAYERS Happy Holidays Dec. 4-12
The Charlotte Players rings in the holiday season with an original musical extravaganza. The show will feature some of Charlotte’s favorite performers, as well as featured guests.
Meet Me In St. Louis Feb. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14
Full Story
The best of Broadway, on and off
TWO GREAT SHOWS FROM THE GREAT WHITE WAY ARE MAKING THEIR WAY TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
NEW YORK— If you want to see the best theater, Broadway’s the place to be.
During a short trip to New York City, I took in as many shows as possible: four on Broadway and an excursion off-Broadway to see two more. (Unfortunately, one of the off-Broadway shows, “A Lifetime Burning,” has since closed.) Full Story
Visual Arts Center
21st annual Harvest of Art Through Dec 3
Harvest of Art is the VAC’s oldest annual exhibition of traditional twodimensional media. It is juried by wellrespected artist or curator. The total prize package is over $1,500, one of the largest in Southwest Florida
Lautrec: Ooh La La – A Perfect Paris Night! Nov. 21
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Asolo Repertory Theatre
"Contact" Through Nov. 22
Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Musical Created by renowned director/choreographer Susan Stroman, Contact’s three engaging stories depict the pursuit of life’s most elemental connection with another human being: love. A major new production by Asolo Rep in collaboration with Sarasota Ballet. Full Story
Art Festivals
Charlotte Harbor Artsensation Nov. 21
Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, Punta Gorda www.charlottearts.org
Naples Renaissance Fall Art Festival Nov. 28-29
10th Street South, Naples www.naplesart.org
Winter Fine Arts Festival Dec. 5-6
Downtown Englewood englewoodrotary.org Full Story
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
BROADWAY SERIES “Spring Awakening” Jan. 26-31
Full Story
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
The Bacon Brothers Nov. 20
Dave Koz and Friends Smooth Jazz Christmas 2009 with special guests Rick Braun, David Benoit, Brenda Russell and Peter White Nov. 28
Camelot Nov. 29
Irving Berlin’s “I Love a Piano” Nov. 30
The Smothers Brothers Dec. Full Story
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