Misha, Misha, Misha!
Rise & Shine each Saturday morning with Southwest Florida's favorite morning personality
T o the average person, a TV show airing at 6 a.m. on Saturday sounds like a less-than-ideal time. After all, the sun isn't even up yet! But then, Misha McK (pronounced MEE-sha Mick-KAY) isn't your average person. Her new weekly half-hour show on NBC 2, "Wake Up With Misha," could air later, but she embraces the 6 a.m. time slot. Full Story
Downtown arts building progressing
Having been promised a downtown arts center that will provide world famous entertainment, galleries, a rooftop sculpture garden and rooftop bar, a passersby might be curious as to why the interior of the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center remains vacant. Full Story
PET TALES
Pet skunks are nothing to turn nose up at
I couldn't believe my good fortune the other day. Here I was reading the classifieds in a local newspaper when lo and behold an ad grabbed my attention. Skunk for Sale. Now my fellow pet lovers, I must convey that I always wanted a pet skunk to have and to hold. Full Story
Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals
Lifeline
The second Ben Harper record made me think of him as the American Non-Reggae reincarnation of Bob Marley. There was an anthem for the left-handed cigarette and many songs of empowerment, the way that I thought only Marley could pull off, but Harper pulled it all off with style and owned it. Then it seemed to me that he went off into jam band territory for a bit. Full Story
Rilo Kiley
Under the Blacklight
Unlike many child actors, Jenny Lewis, from the rock group Rilo Kiley, has not stepped a foot in rehab or has ever been featured in a scandal sheet. Lewis played Lucille Ball's granddaughter in the comic actress' last sitcom, Life With Lucy. Full Story
The Conde Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys
By various authors (Penguin Books, $16)
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by all the places you'd like to visit that you haven't an inkling as to how you should start? Are you uncertain of where you should even go, given today's international political climate? Full Story
Latin art exhibit set for September
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Harborside Event Center with a visit to "A Latin Art Affair", the Community Art Showcase fine art exhibition. This cutting edge show features five local Latino artists whose works are as diverse and electrifying as their countries of origin: Doris Ramos, Ernesto Masis, Juan Diaz, Amarillis Veliz and Lidia Dick. Full Story
From One Red Paper Clip…
Recently, I heard a story on public radio about a young Canadian man, named Kevin McDonald. Kevin sat at his desk in July, 2005 with no money, and wondered how he might ever be able to afford a home for his wife. He looked on his desk which was bare, save for one red paper clip. Full Story
Rush Hour 3
Running Time: 90 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 GRADE: D
It saddens me to say this, but Jackie Chan needs to stop making action films. At age 53, the poor guy looks like he's in his 60s, and he no longer does the kinds of stunts that made him a worldwide star. Full Story
New art show at Sanibel library
Residents and visitors are welcome to see over 50 paintings at the Sanibel Public Library by members of Sanibel-Captiva Art League. The Art League began many years ago by a small group of artists who were dedicated to the enrichment of cultural and creative growth in the visual arts and have been showing their work in the library over 30 years. Full Story
Southwest Florida Symphony Choruses to Hold Auditions
The Southwest Florida Symphony Chorus, under the direction of Joseph Caulkins, will be holding auditions for open positions in the Symphony Chorus and new members in the Children's Chorus on Sept. 9, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Cypress Lake United Methodist Church. Audition appointments are required. Full Story
Fort Myers doles out arts grant money
The City of Fort Myers awarded $51,900 to 16 different art organizations and individuals last week. This is the sixth year the City has awarded grants to non-profit organizations. Since starting the Arts and Culture Grants program, the City has given nearly $300,000 to 71 individuals and organizations. Full Story
Upcoming Art League of Bonita events
The Art League of Bonita Springs is currently offering a free 4-, 5-, or 6-week class to anyone who signs up as a new member through Oct. 1. It's that simple…become a new member by Oct. 1 and take a class free. Full Story
ARTS FOR ACT AUCTION GALA
Last week's 19th annual auction for the Abuse Counseling and Treatment Inc. at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Golf and Spa Resort drew more than 1,000 people. Organizers didn't have a final tabulation on the money raised by Florida Weekly's press time. Last year the art auction took in about $315,000 and this year the goal was $500,000. Full Story
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