Patricia Idlette
meet this local actress who has made her mark in tv, movies, even down at the Florida Rep.
Patricia Idlette has terrific range.
Which is a great thing for an actor.
Not only does she have sterling credentials in stage, film and television, but she can play everything from comedy to drama, modern plays to the classics. Full Story
New art gallery opens downtown
The Art House, a new art gallery located on one of the oldest streets in the historic Fort Myers River District, will celebrated its Grand Opening last Saturday with an opening reception featuring "La Casa Del Arte," an exhibition of the Afro-Caribbean artwork of George Rodez, Full Story
America Eats! By Pat Willard (Bloomsbury, $25.99)
On the Road with the WPA, The Fish Fries, Box Supper Socials, and Chitlin Feasts that Define Real American Food
This is a book that almost didn't happen. During the early years of the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration asked a group of out-of-work writers, laid-off reporters, fledgling novelists, poets and rural housewives to record how America ate. Katharine Amend Kellock, the chief motivator behind the project, was clear that she did not want a mere cookbook. Full Story
Bonita art league hosts 'Compton & Bennett'
The Art League of Bonita Springs is hosting "An Evening With...Compton & Bennett" on Wednesday, July 23 from 7-9 p.m. at the Center for the Arts, 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. Full Story
WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO
This week's theatre Wizard of Oz - The classic movie musical "The Wizard of Oz" comes to the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater stage through July 26. "The Wizard of Oz," based on the book by Frank L. Baum and the world famous 1939 film, chronicles the adventures of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and… Toto, too. Full Story
This 'Dining Room' offers potluck
Meals used to be formal affairs, eaten in dining rooms on tables clothed with linen, crystal, silverware and fine china. Nowadays, with the possible exception of major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Passover, Easter), meals are more likely eaten on the run, in kitchens, or in front of TV sets. Full Story
Donors share valuable tips for nonprofits
GIVING
July is not usually associated with renewal and reflection. People often wait until January to make resolutions for change. But summer in Southwest Florida can be the perfect time for local residents to regroup. Full Story
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
GRADE: B
Running Time: 110 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 In a season filled with great comic-book films, "Hellboy II" is a welcome addition. Full Story
WGCU-TV's "Untold Stories" airs new episode
History of Immokalee: "Outpost of Opportunity" on this week
The sometimes colorful, sometimes poignant story of the evolution of Immokalee is explored this month in WGCU-TV's latest "Untold Stories" episode, "Outpost of Opportunity." The show airs Friday, July 25 at 8:30 p.m. and re-airs Saturday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. on cable channel 3. Full Story
This week on WGCU television
Cable channel 3
In Search of Myths and Heroes Jason & The Golden Fleece Sunday, July 27 at 2 p.m. The Greeks have given the world its greatest body of myths, including the superhero Jason, who is presented with a "mission impossible": to sail into the unknown to find the Golden Fleece. He is saved by the priestess Medea and her magical arts, but her love comes at a high price. Full Story
"High School Musical" on stage at Broadway Palm
Hit show opens July 31
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre will present Disney's "High School Musical," playing July 31 through Sept. 20. This is the first production in Broadway Palm's Sweet 16th Season. The Emmy award-winning "High School Musical" quickly became a worldwide phenomenon after its 2006 debut on the Disney Channel. Full Story
Auditions set for 'Macbeth'
More Crinoline Productions will be holding auditions on Aug. 7, 8 and 9 for a January production of Macbeth at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers. All roles, males and females from age 7 to 70, are needed. The language will be the original, with a modern concept. Full Story
Colorful friends come together at ACT Gallery
Without color, life can be dull, but there is nothing dull about the two-featured artist at Arts for ACT Gallery this August. Artist Jessi Miller, of Ocala, will join renowned artist Stephen Gray-Blancett for a two-friend exhibit titled "Colorful Friends. Full Story
New camera beams bird feed into "Ding" Education Center
Visitors get a taste of what they can see on Wildlife Drive from the Education Center at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, thanks to a new state-of-the-art video camera mounted on the observation tower. Made possible by a unique island partnership, it sends live feed of the popular birding spot to two screens inside the center. Full Story
Photo exhibit set at Broadway Palm gallery
The photo art of three photographers, Scott Bigletti, Carol Orr Hartman and Paul Rodino, will be featured at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater Art Gallery from July 31 through Sept. 27. The exhibit will be on view throughout the theatrical run of "High School Musical. Full Story
Schoolhouse looking for musical director
The Schoolhouse Theater on Sanibel Island, Florida, is currently looking for resident musical director for its 2008-2009 season. The Schoolhouse Theater is a professional theater specializing in musical revues, musicals and comedies. Full Story
Davis Art Center receives tourism grant
VISIT FLORIDA, the state's official source for travel planning, has awarded a $5,000 Cultural Heritage and Nature Tourism Marketing Grant to The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center for the 2008-09 Fiscal Year, which began July 1. Full Story
River District hosts free summer concerts
Little Eddie & The Fat Fingers bring their Chicago blues to the next Friday Night Live on Friday, July 25. The event is part of a free summer concert series in the Fort Myers River District. The Fort Myers Redevelopment Agency and River District business are hosting Friday Night Live on Friday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. through July. Full Story
Photographers find creative ways to illustrate the number "10"
The Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center presents "10 Illustrated: An NAA Members' Photography Exhibition" through Aug. 3 at the center, 585 Park St., Naples. The exhibition is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Suggested donation is $5 for adults and $2 for children 10 and older. Call (239) 262-6517 or visit naplesart. Full Story
Art of the Olympians heading for Beijing games
A 30-piece-special artwork exhibition from the Art of the Olympians gallery will be featured as cultural component of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at Prince Jun's Palace. The exhibit includes paintings and photography from several of the gallery's Olympian-artists. Full Story
Blood, Sweat & Tears headlines Edison pops concert
Tickets for Edison College's sixth annual Edison POPS @ Sunset Concert on Oct. 25, featuring the legendary rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears, are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased through the Edison POPS Web site, www.edisonpops.com. Full Story
Ada's hosts cooking classes aimed at good health
Ada's Natural and Organic Foods Supermarket in Cape Coral is hosting a four-week course called "Food for Life Nutrition & Cooking Classes" on Thursdays in July from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The program was designed by physicians, nutrition experts, and dieticians at The Cancer Project, a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. Full Story
Auditions set for 'Cinderella'
Creative Theater Workshop will be holding auditions for "Cinderella" on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. at the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers. A workshop fee will be $150 per person (includes workshop and costume fee). Workshops are held every Saturday morning and typically last one to two hours. Full Story
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