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Florida Repertory Theatre's 2007-2008 season announced
d uring the opening number of "AFunny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," we're promised "Something familiar / Something peculiar / Something for everyone: / A comedy tonight! Full Story
Racism reconsidered: black memorabilia
Overt racism has gone the way of the phonograph or homes without air conditioning - legislated out of existence and made unacceptable by any norm. But it wasn't that long ago when the signs of open hostility towards African- Americans were commonplace. Full Story
PET TALES
Some people food not good for Fido
Chocolate might be the way to many of our hearts - but not our dogs'. Actually, it can stop dogs' hearts and kill them. Recently I ran into an acquaintance whose sister a few years back lost her beloved Keeshond to a bar of Baker's chocolate. Full Story
Pets of the week
To adopt a pet Both animals are among the many available at Lee County Animal Services, 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers. Call 432-2083 or visit the agency's Web site at www.leelostpets.com. Adoption applications may be downloaded from the site or completed at the shelter, which is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Full Story
Nostalgia cuts the rug
Dance lessons were offered after the showing of "Swing!" I attended recently but I was so overwhelmed by the talent of those onstage that I just sat back and watched - not wanting to deliver any toe-crunching to the able pros. Luckily, there was a bit of a dance lesson in the play where the idea of a backbeat was emphasized to the audience. Full Story
ARTS NEWS
Alliance for the Arts Upcoming classes or workshops: Contemporary Silver and Metalpoint Drawing Instructor: Joseph Weinzettle When: Saturday May 12, noon - 3 p.m. Cost: $45 for members/55 for nonmembers This workshop will focus on contemporary metalpoint art and materials. Full Story
Ross-Levine close Jazz Alliance 2007
The final Jazz Alliance 2007 concert at the Alliance for the Arts Saturday features the Ross-Levine Quartet with guest vocalist Wendy Pedersen. Saxophonist Billy Ross and pianist Mike Levine have been making music together for over 30 years. Both met while attending the University of Miami in the late 1970s. Full Story
Lee libraries offer free summer programs
The Lee County Library System is offering a wide variety of programs for all ages in June. The following regularly scheduled programs are free of charge to the public: Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library, located at 2050 Central Ave. in Fort Myers. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at (239) 479-4635. Full Story
Elliott Smith
New Moon
With his second posthumous release New Moon (a double disc no less), Elliott Smith is now in the running to be the Tupac of Indie Rock. Full Story
Warren Zevon
Preludes
I've always enjoyed unreleased demos and alternate takes of songs by artists that I like. It almost seems like you are watching an artist while he is sketching out a masterpiece or an early draft of a great book. Full Story
FILM REVIEW
Hot Fuzz
Running Time: 120 minutes MPAA rating: R GRADE: B+ Here's the short version: If you liked "Shaun of the Dead," you'll like "Hot Fuzz. Full Story
BOOK REVIEW
Thin, Rich and Happy: Take 3 Minutes to Start Your New Life By Wayne E. Nance, with William Hendricks and J. Keet Lewis (Fireside Books, $24)
The cards are simply stacked against millions of Americans. Two-thirds of our fellow countrymen are too fat, 85 percent will retire broke, and more than half of all marriages will end in divorce. Full Story
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