Assisted Loving
Bob Morris was a funny, talented writer in his mid-40s living in New York, but he often found himself lonely and dateless on the weekends. When he would go on dates, inevitably they wouldn't work out. Things couldn't get worse, he thought. Full Story
Clyde Butcher exhibit coming to Fort Myers
Renowned photographer
The Southwest Florida Museum of History will host an exhibit by renowned black and white photographer Clyde Butcher beginning Aug. 14. Butcher will debut a new exhibit, "Visions of Florida - A Clyde Butcher Retrospective. Full Story
BEACH READING
The 33-Year-Old Rookie By Chris Coste (Ballantine Books, $25)
Would you like a book in which the theme of the "Rocky" movies is fed into a baseball template? That's a good description of "The 33-Year-Old Rookie," the true story of how Chris Coste made it to the major leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies after 11 years in the minors. Full Story
Bob and Bob
If you live in Southwest Florida, you may think you know Bob Morris. But chances are, you're wrong. There are at least two Bob Morrises, and both of them are writers. Both have published books. Both have written for newspapers. And both have written travel stories for Condé Nast magazines. Full Story
The Guy on the cover
While Bob Morris's book, "Assisted Loving: True Tales of Double Dating With My Dad" is about his father, the man pictured on the front isn't his dad. It's a question Morris, and his publisher, get a lot. "It's the grandfather of a younger friend of mine," Morris explains, a contemporary of his dad. Full Story
ARTS COMMENTARY
Goodnight Moon, Bush, Mommy, Opus
It's been said imitation is the highest form of flattery. I wonder what parody's considered. Some things in the world - pieces of art, books, songs, videos - are so well known, they're iconic. They're so famous you can make fun of them and most everyone knows what you're referring to (eg. "The Last Supper," "Mona Lisa," Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video. Full Story
GIVING
America the Beautiful - the land of charitable people
With the coming of July 4th, we enter the month we celebrate our country, its people, and its heritage. The people of the Untied States of America - even though studies have shown that we give only a small portion of our wealth and that we could give much more comfortably - are the most giving, charitable and benevolent society in the history of man. Full Story
LATEST FILMS
The Happening
Running Time: 90 minutes MPAA rating: R GRADE: A+ (An über-ironic A+) "The Happening" is the latest offering from M. Night Shyamalan -- Hollywood's most self-indulgent filmmaker. That he is still allowed to inflict his poorly conceived claptrap on an unwilling populace is a testament to how much Hollywood hates us. Full Story
TOP 10 MOVIES
1. Get Smart (PG-13) Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway 2. Kung Fu Panda (PG) animated 3. The Incredible Hulk (PG-13) Edward Norton, Liv Tyler 4. The Love Guru (PG-13) Mike Myers, Jessica Alba 5. Full Story
River District hosts free summer concerts
Blues legend John Mooney is next up for Friday Night Live
Legendary blues guitarist John Mooney will bring his new Orleans R&B to the next Friday Night Live on Friday, July 11. The event is part of a free summer concert series in the Fort Myers River District. The Fort Myers Redevelopment Agency and River District businesses are hosting Friday Night Live on Friday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. through July. Full Story
Naples Publick Theatre holding auditions
The newly organized Naples Publick Theatre, dedicated to free Shakespeare in the park, will hold auditions for its inaugural production, "The Comedy of Errors," Monday, July 14, 6-8 p. m. The Shakespeare play will be presented at the Norris Center Amphitheatre in Naples during November and December. The production is non-union and volunteer. All roles are open. Full Story
This week on WGCU television
Cable channel 3 NOVA scienceNOW Wednesdays at 9 pm In its third season, NOVA scienceNOW has stepped away from its parent, NOVA, and is airing on its own night - Wednesday - at 9 p.m. Each new episode consists of several segments covering a variety of cutting-edge science topics. Full Story
Fort Myers calling artists for public art program
Two projects have $120,000 budget
The City of Fort Myers, through its Public Art Committee, announced two Calls to Artists for works of public art. The first is a National Call to Artists for a sculpture in Centennial Park along the Caloosahatchee River. This project has a budget of $100,000. Full Story
Alliance for the Arts calling artists
The Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers is looking for artists for its exhibit "Reboxed- A Small Works Show For Members." The exhibit will be on display Aug. 8-30. Each piece shown will measure 4-inches x 12-inches x 8-inches. Full Story
Summer art classes at Rising Stars
Rising Stars Art Studio is now offering painting workshops in Acrylics by guest artist Maria Pia Malerba . Two summer classes will be offered, one focusing on still-life and one on landscape painting. Malerba will also introduce several new techniques. Full Story
Jodick Productions holding auditions
Jodick Productions is holding auditions for cast members for "The All- American Revue," a presentation of Broadway Show Tunes and popular songs from the 1920's to the 1950's. Auditions will be held Saturday, July 12 beginning at 10 a.m. at The Foulds Theatre at Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers. Full Story
'A Midsummer Night's Sing' benefits needy
Residents can help feed the hungry and give hope to the needy while enjoying an evening of music and fellowship at the 11th Annual "A Midsummer Night's Sing," sponsored by the Galloway Family of Dealerships. Full Story
Ada's hosts cooking classes aimed at good health
Ada's Natural and Organic Foods Supermarket in Cape Coral is hosting a 4-week course called "Food for Life Nutrition & Cooking Classes" on Thursdays in July from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. beginning July 10. Full Story
CELEBRATING RAUSCHENBERG
Robert Rauschenberg 1925-2008
Edison College hosted a celebration of the famed artist's life on Saturday, June 21. The public event was held in the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall and the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery on Edison College's Lee Campus. Rauschenberg's son Chris and longtime companion Darryl Pottorf led the ceremonies. Full Story
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