Review: MCT’s “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol”

Melbourne Civic Theatre's 'Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol.' Photo by Pam Harbaugh

Melbourne Civic Theatre’s “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” photo by Pam Harbaugh. By PAM HARBAUGH The resonance of redemption thrills in Melbourne Civic Theatre’s theatrical production of “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol.” Tom Mula’s play, directed by Peg Girard, designed by an artistic staff and brought to life by four actors at the...

VIDEO: Melbourne Civic Theatre’s ‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol’

From Melbourne Civic Theatre’s ‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol.’ Photo by Pam Harbaugh. By PAM HARBAUGH I popped into a rehearsal last night for Melbourne Civic Theatre’s “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol.” Here’s a little video to whet your audience appetites: I SO loved this production when MCT did it a few years...

COCOA VILLAGE PLAYHOUSE Charms with ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’

From the Cocoa Village Playhouse production of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.’ Photo by Goforth Photography.

From the Cocoa Village Playhouse production of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.’ Photo by Goforth Photography. By PAM HARBAUGH When deciding on a season, the folks at Cocoa Village Playhouse thought a feel-good, family-friendly production would be perfect for the holidays. But they wanted something fresh. They came up with the musical...

A CHARLIE CHAPLIN ‘Carmen’

By PAM HARBAUGH This sounds like total fun, and it’s free — Florida Tech’s screening of the silent Charlie Chaplin film, “A Burlesque on Carmen,” with music performed by the Florida Tech Concert Band and Panther Jazz Big Band. The show, which begins 7 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 2), is headed up...

A WINTER’S TALE Live Captured London Production

By PAM HARBAUGH Fathom Events and Picturehouse Entertainment are giving you quite the holiday event — the live capture London performance of Dame Judi Dench and Sir Kenneth Branagh in Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale.” Plan for this right now — the performance will be screened 7:30 p.m. Monday (Nov. 30) at...

DR. SKETCHY at Derek Gores

By PAM HARBAUGH As you continue digesting the feast…you can get your art on at Dr. Sketchy’s “Black Friday Betty.” This is gonna be a participatory happening of sorts. Although planning a happening is an oxymoron. Nevertheless…. With the event’s cash bar, you can have a bit of “drink ‘n draw”...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Amuse Bouche

By Pam Harbaugh Here’s a little treat for your Thanksgiving celebration. No event. No opinion. No persuasion involved. Just enjoy these humorous photos of creative thoughts sent to me by an ATCA colleague in New York City.

HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW at the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery

A collection of some of the unique gifts for sale at the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery's 33 Annual Holiday Craft Show.

Some of some of the unique gifts for sale at the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery’s 33 Annual Holiday Craft Show. By PAM HARBAUGH You can find some great little affordable treasures at artsy gift shops and galleries. And there is none more venerable than the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery’s Annual Holiday...

Monday deadline for musical submissions to THE O’NEILL

Home of Eugene O'Neill. Photo by Pam Harbaugh

Connecticut childhood home of Eugene O’Neill. Photo by Pam Harbaugh By PAM HARBAUGH By now you’ve heard plenty about Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton” creator and star). His previous musical hit, “In the Heights,” was developed in part at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center in Connecticut. News is, the O’Neill is seeking submissions...

ART WORKS this weekend

A detail of the ArtWorks 2014 poster is by Ryan Speer

A detail of the ArtWorks 2014 poster is by Ryan Speer By PAM HARBAUGH The sweetest outdoor art exhibition of the year happens this weekend. It’s the 19th annual “ArtWorks.” It runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday along Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District. While the...