" It's Art Royale
Expect anything (and everything...)
W hen Fort Myers artist Jen Riley learned that the theme for this year's Art Royale event was "Games People Play," she instantly thought of the psychological games people play. "The game of manipulating someone emotionally, physically, or psychologically - it's all about control," she says. "I think it's one of the biggest games people play. Full Story
Pianoman Roger Williams plays Fort Myers
Concert kicks off Shell Point arts series
Roger Williams will kick off Shell Point Retirement Community's sixth annual Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. "It is a pleasure to have Roger Williams start the 2007/2008 Fine and Performing Arts Series," said Dawn Boren, director of resident life. Full Story
MUSIC SCENE
Sigur Rós Hvarf/Heim I've been in involved in the business of music for many years and have been known to judge a book by its cover. I know it's wrong but it's true. When the first Sigur Rós record crossed my desk my first thought was "this is a Nordic death metal band and although I respect all genres of music, death metal is not my cup of tea. Full Story
Death makes you sing better : 'Forever Plaid' at Sanibel's Schoolhouse Theater
THEATRE REVIEW
Unless you're Scottish or a lumberjack, plaid usually isn't a recommended fashion statement. But don't tell that to Forever Plaid, a fictional singing group from Pennsylvania. They proudly wear plaid bow ties and cummerbunds, with matching handkerchiefs peeking out of their breast pockets. Full Story
National Philanthropy Day recognizes contributions to communities
Thursday, Nov. 15 is National Philanthropy Day. This special day has been set aside for the last 22 years to recognize those who have contributed to our lives and our communities through their philanthropic giving. Full Story
Dan in Real Life
LATEST FILMS
Time: 95 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 GRADE: CRunning "Dan in Real Life" is a nice movie about nice people. It's funny, but not Ha-Ha funny, or gross, or mean, or vulgar, or quirky in the way that most indie comedies feel they need to be these days. It's just nicely funny. Full Story
ArtFest Fort Myers selects exhibitors
200 artists will compete in this year's festival
Over nine hundred artists applied to be a part of ArtFest Fort Myers, a juried fine art festival that takes place downtown in February. Artists traveled from 45 states, the District of Columbia, Brazil, Canada and Israel to bring an unparalleled art experience to our community. Full Story
Artist Dianna Willman's work on display in Commission office
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 Dianna Willman is exhibiting her original work at the downtown District #4 Commission office through Dec. 10. The display includes scenes of Southwest Florida done in oils and acrylics. Full Story
Area photographer on display at von Liebig
Local fine art photographer Carol Orr Hartman's image. "Night Flight- Rubicon," was selected in a juried competition for display at the von Liebig Art Center in Naples. The canvas diptych image was taken by Hartman as she and her pilot husband Bruce we about to land their Cessna at Page Field airport in Fort Myers. The image is of the Rubicon canal in Cape Coral. Full Story
Get Ahead By Going Abroad: A Woman's Guide to Fast-track Career Success
By Stacie Nevadomski Berdan and C. Perry Yeatman (HarperCollins $24.95)
Stacie Nevadomski Berdan, a Boca Raton native, has co-authored with C. Perry Yeatman Get Ahead By Going Abroad: A Woman's Guide to Fast-track Career Success, an extremely timely and useful book given today's emphasis on globalization in all business sectors. Full Story
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