One Foot Square
O ne square foot of space may be the measure by which office real estate's determined, but it also happens to be the dimension of all the artwork at the Alliance for the Arts this month. For those who chose to participate in the Alliance's annual members' show, the work could be no bigger than 12 inches by 12 inches. Full Story
Dance program coming to Fort Myers
The Alliance for the Arts is kicking off its newest program, "Dance Alliance," geared toward encouraging and showcasing creative movement. Register by Friday, Aug. 17 and take advantage of a special Early Bird discount. The fee is $75. Registrations received after that date increase to $100. Full Story
PET TALES
Remembering Sheila: Homeless pets need loving homes
I want to share something with you all today - my other life. Yep I live a double life. Not a secret agent 007 James Bond kind of life but a double life all the same. Aside from working as a writer I work at an animal shelter in Port Charlotte. Full Story
Pets of the Week
To adopt a pet These 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 for adoptions from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. Full Story
The New Pornographers
Challengers
On the popular television evening dramas (I am partial to the show House, myself), there is always a turning point close to the end where the dramatic climax is punctuated by a song that sums up what dialogue cannot. Full Story
Caribou
Andorra
It took about 40 years for technology to allow other musicians to do what it took Brian Wilson just months to do with the landmark Beach Boys' album Pet Sounds. Full Story
SUMMER READING
Miami Purity
Miami Purity by Broward County's Vicki Hendricks is strong stuff. Steamy. Sexy. Graphic. Violent. There's a word for that genre - noir. Yes, the genre virtually invented by James M. Cain of The Postman Always Rings Twice fame. It's tough to write and the list of really good American noir writers is short, but Hendricks doesn't let Cain or her readers down. Full Story
Local artist wins international competition
Lehigh Acres artist Marcus Antonius Jansen won first place in the Art Interview 9th International Artist Competition with his groundbreaking Modern Urban-Expressionism. Full Story
Providing a woman's perspective to giving
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation has established a Women's Legacy Fund to enable women in our community to direct their giving in focused, strategic ways. By combining their gifts, these women will be able to make a greater impact on the charities they are most passionate about. Each woman will have a voice in how grants are distributed. Full Story
Teen leads giving project
Spiro & Associates Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations has wrapped up its summer community service project, dubbed "Pack-A-Pack." Lead by Chelsea Spiro, 14, the Pack-A-Pack program has donated more than 60 Jansport backpacks filled with school supplies such as paper, notebooks, crayons, rulers and writing utensils to the Cape Coral Caring Center. Full Story
"The Bourne Ultimatum"
Running time: 1 hour 51 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 GRADE: C Matt Damon once again stars as Jason Bourne, the amnesiac CIA hitman trying to piece together his past and reclaim his true identity in "The Bourne Ultimatum," the final chapter of the Bourne trilogy. Full Story
Broadway Palm holding auditions
The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre and The Off Broadway Palm Theatre are holding open auditions for men and women for five productions in the 2007/2008 season on Sunday, Aug. 26, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Auditions are on a first-come, first-served basis. A sign-up sheet will be available at 3 p.m. No appointments will be taken. Full Story
Amos coming to BB Mann
One of the most outspoken, creative singer/songwriters of our time, Tori Amos, will return to Fort Myers on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Amos' first appearance was in 1996. Tickets are on sale at the box office, by calling 481-4849 or online at www.bbmannpah. com. The Fort Myers engagement is sponsored by Chico's Charities. Full Story
Lee Commissioner supporting the arts
Lee County Commissioner Tammy Hall is supporting local artists by giving them an opportunity to display their artwork in her Fort Myers office. This month North Fort Myers resident Gary Olson will have his colorful artwork on display in Hall's office through Sept. 20. Full Story
Art exhibit on Sanibel
Fifty-three paintings by members of Sanibel-Captiva Art League are on view at the Sanibel Public Library through the end of September during regular library hours. The paintings extend throughout the computer area. The newly expanded state-of-art library welcomes tourists to use the facilities and services. Full Story
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