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This week's theatre

Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat plays at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre through Aug. 18. The age-old Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to life on stage as a colorful musical for all ages. Andrew Lloyd Webber teams up with collaborator Tim Rice to tell this compelling story from the Old Testament. The story, told through a kaleidoscope of song and dance, is set in the desert of the Middle East many centuries ago. Ticket prices range from $25 to $50. During the summer, children 18 and under are just $18 for dinner and the show. For tickets call the box office at 278-4422. Visit www.broadwaypalm.com for information.

Feelin' Groovy

The Schoolhouse Theater on Sanibel presents the music revue Feelin' Groovy. It's the first of the Theater's summer shows. Feelin' Groovy features popular songs from each year of the 1960s. The cast features the powerhouse vocals of Victor Legarreta, Bobby Logue, Samantha Rotella, Tammy Truitt & Yurief Rodriguez. Performances are now Wednesday and Thursdays at 7 p.m. through Aug. 1. Special summer ticket prices of $20 for adults and $10 for children 16 and under. For information and tickets, call the Box Office at 239-472-6862 or online at www. theschoolhousetheater.com.

Get Down Tonight

Get Down Tonight is playing at the Schoolhouse Theater on Sanibel. Performances are Tuesdays and Saturdays. The cast has familiar faces Victor Legarreta, Bobby Logue, and Samantha Rotella. You've seen her on the island in the past, but it'll be Tammy Truitt's first time at the new location of The Schoolhouse Theater. Yurief Rodriguez will also be joining the cast. During the summer, the Box Office is only open the day of performances - from 2 to 7 p.m. All shows begin at 7 p.m. with ticket prices of $20 for adults and $10 for children. The summer seasons ends on August 25th. For tickets and information, call The Schoolhouse Theater Box Office at 472-6862 or at www.theschoolhousetheater.com.

Beauty & the Beast

Disney's Beauty & the Beast plays at the Sugden Community Theatre in Naples through July 28. The new classic retells the legend loved by adults and children. It's filled with great characters like the castle's magical staff, including Mrs. Potts the teapot and Lumiere the lovestruck candelabra, and with tons of musical theatre pizazz. For this summer show, The Naples Players and Vergina Restaurant have teamed up to offer a combination "dinner and a show" package for only $45. For information call the Sugden at (239) 263-7990.

Charlotte's Web

Broadway Palm Children's Theatre presents Charlotte's Web through Aug. 4. Charlotte's Web is the loveable story about Wilbur, a fat little pig who is saved from the usual fate of fat little pigs, by his friends, Fern, a sensitive little girl and Charlotte, a crafty spider. This musical version is full of songs and colorful characters. Special evening performances will be on Thursday, July 26; Sunday, July 29 and Thursday, August 2. For the added evening performances dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and the show kicks off at 7 p.m. Daytime performances begin with a buffet at noon and show time at 1 p.m. Charlotte's Web plays selected matinees through August 4 at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. The July and August dates are: July 26, 27, 29 and August 1, 3 and 4. Ticket prices for lunch and the show are $15 for all ages. Tickets are now on sale and can be reserved by calling 278-4422, by visiting www.BroadwayPalm. com, or by stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.

Saturday, July 28

Musical - A Cracker at the Ritz, an orignial play about the foibles and absurdities of life in Southwest Florida is performed by local players Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett at the English Pub, Linwood Avenue, Naples. The all-original satire features songs such as "Red Tide In The Sunset," "Barron Collier High," and "A Ton-and-a-half Of Cadillac Steel." Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8. Tickets are $25. For information call (239) 774-2408 or go to www.comptonandbennett.com.

Concert - Gulf Coast Town Center is offering a free Summer Concert Series every Saturday night from 8- 10 p.m., now through Aug. 25 at the stage in Market Plaza located in front of Borders. Attendees of all ages will enjoy dance acts and musical entertainment that will include an array of entertainment from Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues, and Country throughout the summer, offering fun for the entire family. For information call 267-0783 or on the Web at www. gulfcoasttowncenter.com

Monday, July 30

Theater - The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre of Sarasota will hold auditions for singers and dancers for their upcoming season. Appointments are necessary, so please call for appointment time. The auditions are open to Equity and non-Equity singers who dance. Those auditioning are required to bring a picture and resume. Singers should bring two contrasting songs and be prepared to dance ballet and jazz combinations; an accompanist will be provided. The Golden Apple's season includes: "Laughter on The 23rd Floor" - "Can Can" - "Evita" - "Funny Girl" - "Chicago" and "The Musical of Musicals: The Musical." For information call (941) 366-2646.

Ongoing events

Art - Preview the artworks from featured artists such as Romero Britto and Robert Rauschenberg at the Arts for ACT 2007 at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at Edison College. More than 115 pieces of art, ranging from paintings, sculpture and jewelry, will be included in the Arts for ACT annual auction to benefit Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. The auction will be held Aug. 18 at the Coconut Point Hyatt in Bonita Springs. For more information call Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. at 939-2553 or email cgoode@actabuse.com

Art - Artist Erma Jean Woodis features Florida Beaches and Wildlife in her new show at the Cape Coral Arts Studio. The Arts Studio is located at 4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral. For information call 574-0802.

Art - The Art League of Bonita Springs is hosting a "Celebrate Summer!" art exhibit through July 27. This all artist/all media exhibition showcases artwork by artists from Southwest Florida. The collection is sure to be a hit with area art lovers. Most works are for sale. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, Noon-5 p.m. All Art League exhibitions are free to the public. For information call 495-8989 or online at www.artcenterbonita.org.

Art - The Sim Gallery of Fine Arts in Cape Coral will feature artists Uri Berger, Matthew Davis and Ernesto Masis beginning Thursday, July 26 through Thursday, Aug. 2. The gallery is located on the Promenade at the Marina of Cape Harbour and is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For information call 541-1004 or on the Web at simgallery@comcast.net.

Art - Visitors and residents are welcome to see paintings by members of the Sanibel-Captiva Art League at the Sanibel Public Library and in BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery. In addition to tropical scenes and local wildlife there is a large variety of still life and other subjects in oil, acrylic, pastel, collage and watercolor. The different interpretations of large and small colorful artworks range from representational to expressionistic and abstract. Many of the artists have won awards in juried exhibitions. Both buildings are on Dunlop Road near City Hall. Call the library, 472-2483, or BIG ARTS, 395-0900, for hours.

COURTESY PHOTO Art - 3 Women of Merit: 45th Founders Award Winners features the work of Bettina Edwards, Pat Kumicich and Doris Ramos. The trio all won top awards in last fall's Founders show. They will exhibit new works in photography, paintings and contemporary quilts. At the von Liebig Art Center, Naples. For information call (239) 262-6517 or on the Web at www.naplesart.org.

Upcoming events

Comedy- Comedian Kathy Griffin, star of the Bravo series "My Life on the D-List," returns to the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Sunday, August 19 in an all new show. Tickets are on sale at the Box Office, by calling 481-4849 or online at www. bbmannpah.com. Griffin is a Chicago native who began building her resume with guest starring roles on such series as "Mad About You," "ER," and also appeared as the recurring character Sally Weaver, on "Seinfeld." A multi-faceted performer she is probably best known for her four-year stint on the NBC sitcom "Suddenly Susan" as Vickie Groener, Brooke Shields' acerbic colleague.

For the kids - Thomas & Friends are making tracks to Fort Myers in their first live touring stage show in America - Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage in "Thomas Saves the Day." Produced by HIT Entertainment and ThemeStar, the all-new musical adventure opens at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on August 2 for only two performances. Tickets for Thomas & Friends are on sale at the box office, by calling 239-481-4849 or online at www.bbmannpah. com.

Theater - The Children's Summer Program at The Schoolhouse Theater will present a new play called "The Imagination Station," written by Schoolhouse favorite, Reid Kirchhoff. The performance will be on Aug. 11 at noon at The Schoolhouse Theater; tickets are free and on a first come, first serve basis.

Comedy - Comedian Ron White will perform at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Thursday, Sept. 22. Tickets are available at the box office, by calling (239) 481-4849 or online at www. bbmannpah.com. Groups of twenty or more, please call (239) 489-3033 extension 3122.

Music - American Idol's Clay Aiken, along with a 42-piece orchestra, will perform at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Thursday, August 16. Tickets are $43 to $73 and are on sale at the box office, by calling (239) 481-4849 or online at www.bbmannpah.com. Groups of twenty or more, please call (239) 489- 3033 extension 3122.