Romeo &Juliet
Boring. Irrelevant work by old dead white guys. Guys in tights speaking flowery dialogue that has nothing to do with me or my life. Ask your average person - teen or adult - what they think of classical theater, and you're likely to get these kind of responses. Full Story
Remarkably made in Lee County
"We're remarkably made," Ludmila Evans said of the human race. The same could be said of Evans' porcelain works. Evans' pieces, which range from the functional pitcher to the adorning earring, have striking and bold colors, which reinvigorate the viewer's memory with nature's effortless and oft-trampled beauty. Full Story
PET TALES
The right start Don't neglect the opportunities to make your kitten a great cat
What is more adorable than a tiny kitten pedaling soft paws on your chest and purring up a storm? Enjoy your kitten, but never forget to make the most of this special time to ensure you'll end up with a wonderful cat. Kittens begin to learn life's lessons at an early age - 3 weeks is the start of a critical period in their lives as companion animals. Full Story
Pets of the Week
To adopt a pet These animals are among the many dogs and cats 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 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. Full Story
Animal Collective
Strawberry Jam
Sometimes a group comes along that is so ahead of their time that it takes a while before they receive any kind of mainstream recognition at all, This is the case for Animal Collective. Full Story
The Donnas
Bitchin'
Punk pop princesses The Donnas are getting in touch with their '80s metal side, in case you can't tell by the cover, which looks like a spoof on the Mötley Crüe album Too Fast For Love. Full Story
The War: An Intimate History 1941-1945
By Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns (Knopf, $50)
This is the companion volume to the magnificent seven-part, 14-hour PBS series, "The War." The book, much like the television series, is nothing short of stunning. Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns focus on the citizens of four towns: Luverne, Minn.; Sacramento, Calif.; Waterbury, Conn.; and Mobile, Ala. Full Story
GIVING
Volunteering
Volunteers are needed in almost every area of a community, from theater productions to hospitals. Volunteers are not free labor, but active volunteers can make a real difference in their community. Most people have volunteered their time in some way whether it was just for a few hours or on an ongoing basis. Full Story
The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters
Running Time: 79 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 GRADE: A- if you're a nerd; C+ for Just Plain Folks
If you were between the ages of 12 and 25 in the early 1980s, you probably spent hundreds of hours -- and quarters -- in arcades playing video games. One of the most difficult and frustrating of all arcade games of that era was "Donkey Kong. Full Story
Local artist on display in Boston
Lehigh Acres artist Marcus Antionius Jansen is the featured artist at an exhibit at Gallery XIV in Boston through Oct. 20. Full Story
Two women art exhibit at Sanibel library
A Two Women Exhibition by artists: Maya Bryant and Renate M Reuter will run from Oct. 1 through Nov. 3 at the new Sanibel Captiva Library. Maya is a plein-air/on location painter. She has endeavored through her work to express what she feels about each subject she paints. Full Story
Art in children's books at Naples gallery
From Sept. 8 to Oct. 28, the Watson Gallery in The von Leibig Art Center in Naples features Awarding Pictures: The Art of Children's Book Illustration. Focusing on award winning artists working in the field of children's literature, this exhibition will showcase historic and contemporary artwork in media ranging from painting to video. Full Story
Southwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra Names Manager
The Southwest Florida Symphony has named Todd Betz as the Symphony Youth Orchestra Manager. Betz has performed with the Symphony Orchestra for 16 seasons and served as Principal percussionists for eight seasons. He has coached the Youth Orchestra percussionists and has taught at Florida Gulf Coast University and Florida Southern College. Full Story
Art exhibit at Sanibel Library
A large variety of oil, acrylic, pastel and digital paintings by members of Sanibel-Captiva Art League are currently on view at Sanibel Public Library. The library staff welcomes residents and tourists to use the services and facilities and to view the artwork, the shell displays, large fish tank and other rotating seasonal collections on display. Full Story
Cape gallery showcases high school students
The Friends of the Cape Coral Library announce a new exhibit, which runs Sept. 16 through Oct 30 at the Gallery, located at 921 SW 39th Terrace, off Mohawk Boulevard. The gallery is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featured artists are Cape Coral High School Seniors and Judy Van Inwegen. Full Story
No detentions for acting up in class
Florida Rep's holding acting classes this fall
The Florida Repertory Theatre will offer four new classes for youth and adults this fall. Classes will be lead by theatre professionals and offer community members a chance to gain some insight into the world of theatre and hone their dramatic skills. Full Story
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