Postcards from the edge
t's a classic hunting scene: the hunter behind the steering wheel, rifle propped next to him, with the captured game proudly displayed on the hood of the car. But in this picture, there's a big difference: the deer's sitting behind the wheel and the hunter in black-and-red plaid is the captured game on the hood. Full Story
Artist Gray-Blancett featured at ACT Gallery
Arts for ACT Gallery in downtown Fort Myers will feature the compelling and mood evoking paintings of local artist Stephen Gray-Blancett. Gray-Blancett's work has been featured in numerous publications and is exhibited across the country. His 2005 and 2006 ACT exhibits were huge successes. Full Story
Pet Scotty's getting old but still charms the ladies
Going to the vet's office has become as normal and regular as pouring a cup of coffee - mind you decaf - and reading the paper in the morning. My 12-year-old pet Scotty Argyle seems to have made me a frequent flyer at the veterinary clinic. His vet Dr. Full Story
John Vanderslice
Emerald City
Sometimes a certain amount of paranoia or temporary madness from an artist may make for beautiful but disturbing art. This may be the case for Gainesville native John Vanderslice's new record, Emerald City. In it he weaves both real stories of 9/11 and accounts of imagined terrorist attacks. Full Story
Blockhead
Uncle Tony's Coloring Book
My shopping-plaza neighbor, Brotherhood Brent, and I have started a street gang too fierce to be named. We do not have colored bandanas- instead, we represent by wearing a flash drive around our necks on a lanyard. We are taking new recruits, but don't even think about joining our gang unless your bling is one gig or higher. Full Story
SUMMER READING
The Devil You Know By Mike Carey (Warner Books, $24.99)
Felix Castor's London isn't all that different from the real one -- except for the fact that ghosts can be found around every corner and werewolves stalk the streets. For someone like Castor, who can see and sense the dead, it's fertile ground for an occupation as a freelance exorcist. Full Story
GIVING
All that lasts is what you pass on
Some time ago my wife gave me an interesting article that appeared in the Family Circle magazine, written by the horror novelist Stephen King. (He wrote "The Shining" that was made into a movie with Jack Nicholson, which still gives me the 'willies. Full Story
LATEST FILMS
The Simpsons Movie
Running Time: 87 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 GRADE: A After 18 years and more than 400 episodes, "The Simpsons" has long ceased to be the cutting-edge, controversial cartoon it was in the late '80s and early '90s. Most of my friends and I haven't watched the show for the past two years because it seemed to have lost some of its energy and creativity. Full Story
Pond Water Experiment about to run amok
Catch them soon. Pond Water Experiment, a homespun jam band, will be going on tour this fall and we couldn't have much more original ambassadors. Full Story
THEATRE REVIEW
The complete works of William Shakespeare (abridged) in two hours
Ever read the entire works of William Shakespeare and feel like a cultural illiterate? Don't get thee to a nunnery but hie thee instead to the Off-Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, where you can rectify the matter. Kind of. You won't read Bill's entire works but you'll get to see them all performed. Kind of. Full Story
Edison art celebration looking for artists
The 5th annual Edison Celebration of Art is announcing a "call for artists". The outdoor art show showcases the work of local and national artists as well as emerging artists and Lee County students. The festival will be held on Jan. 28 at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Full Story
Comedian Brian Regan comes to Mann hall
Comedy Central's Brian Regan will perform at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on Thursday, Sept. 20. Tickets are on sale at the Mann box office, by calling 481-4849 or online at www.bbmannpah.com or at www.livenation.com. Full Story
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