Dumpster Dreams
Stephen Johnson's fascinated with the ephemera of life. Ticket stubs, old sewing patterns, children's primers, architectural blueprints, Sunday School material, classic bondage magazines some 50 years old: it's all fodder for his art, all stored in his South Fort Myers garage he's transformed into an art studio. Full Story
Property tax cut may starve Florida arts
Culture often first to get axe in lean budget years
Homeowners finally rejoiced over what Florida Legislators call the largest property tax cut in the state's history. Gov. Charlie Crist signed the first part of the two-phase multi-billon dollar tax cut, leaving the next part up to voters to decide in January. Full Story
Keeping the pooch occupied with tunes
These days it seems there's nothing high tech you can't get. We can chat with folks across the globe and see them face to face with tiny cameras installed in our computers. But the space age type gadgets and applications don't just end with helping human folks. Full Story
Pets of the week
Tullulah A 2-year-old mixed breed, Tullulah (ID #360429) is a sweet, outgoing girl who loves to play. Casey An Australian cattle dog, 6- year-old Casey (ID #361263) is smart and playful. Her moderate size makes her an ideal family pet. Full Story
ArtFest calls for artists
ArtFest Fort Myers, the 8th annual downtown Fort Myers outdoor-juried fine art festival, announced a "call for artists". The juried art show showcases the work of 200 fine artists in a celebration of "excellence in art" and will be held Feb. 2 and 3. Full Story
"Art Royale" plans moving ahead
"Art Royale: The Games People Play" extends the deadline to Thursday, July 5, at 3 p.m. for artists who wish to submit unique and original proposals for this year's event. The 5th annual Art Royale, the signature fundraising event for the Alliance for the Arts will be held Saturday, Nov. 17. Full Story
Nick Lowe
At My Age
Nick Lowe hit the lottery when smooth jazz sax player Curtis Stigers recorded an instrumental version of Lowe's "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding" for the bazillion-selling soundtrack to the Whitney Houston film Full Story
Art Brut
It's a Bit Complicated
"People in love lie around and get fat, I didn't want us to end up like that" is the opening line from a song on what may be the most lyrically clever album of the year so far. The UK outfit Art Brut's second album, It's a Bit Complicated, is filled with tune after tune about relationships gone wrong. Full Story
HOROSCOPES
n CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your energy levels are rising, and you feel you can handle anything the job requires. That's great. But don't isolate yourself. Keep your door open to your workplace colleagues. Full Story
Evening performances set for Charlotte's Web
The Broadway Palm Children's Theatre has added four family evening performances of Charlotte's Web. See Wilbur, Fern and Charlotte in the evening on Sunday, July 22; 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. Full Story
Cruise in the River District next week
Drive on into the River District in downtown Fort Myers for the Cruise-In Block Party Car Show from 5 p.m. until 8 on Saturday, July 14 at First and Hendry streets. Choose from a dozen restaurants to dine, shop or view more than 300 show cars. Music is from Tom's Traveling Tunes. Admission is free. Get there early, organizers said parking could be limited after 4:30 p.m. Full Story
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