Gary Kimble
FROM 'WHOREHOUSE' TO THE MONASTERY AND BACK AGAIN
Actors' careers rarely follow a linear path, but Gary Kimble's journey is an especially unusual one. He always knew he wanted to be an actor, and left for New York City right after graduating high school in Canton, Ohio. Kimble became a successful actor, never wanting for work. But he burned out, so he left acting to become, of all things, a stockbroker. Full Story
'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' to hold local auditions
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," the most fantasmagorical Broadway musical in the history of everything, is searching for six children in the Fort Myers area to make their stage debut at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on Nov. 15 for a three-performance engagement. Full Story
"Stars Under the Stars" opens Opera Naples' new season
Opera Naples, Southwest Florida's professional regional opera company, will perform "H.M.S. Pinafore," "La Boheme" and "Rigoletto" during the 2008-09 season. The season begins with the second annual "Opera Stars Under the Stars" at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21. Full Story
Casanova: Actor, Lover, Priest, Spy
By Ian Kelly (Tarcher/Penguin, $28.95)
Casanova is known today for being the world's most legendary lover and libertine, but a new biography suggests he was a much more complex man than his reputation would indicate. Written by acclaimed biographer, historian and actor Ian Kelly, "Cassanova" was published earlier this year in Britain to rave reviews and will be available this month in America. Full Story
WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO
This week's theater Best Little Whorehouse - Broadway Palm Dinner Theater presents "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" beginning Thrusday, Sept. 25 and running through Nov. 15. A sizzlin' good time is coming when Miss Mona and her "ladies" from the heart of Texas entertain politicians, cowboys and even a college football team after their victory. Full Story
The night I walked
Last week, I did something I've never done before. I walked out of a concert. No, I wasn't reviewing it. Otherwise, I would've stayed until the bitter end. But typically, even if I hadn't been reviewing it, I probably would've stayed. Full Story
Paul Flynn: A mountain of a man
GIVING
The word "big" always comes to mind when you think of Paul Flynn. Not because of his size but because of his humor, ideas, generosity, determination and love for his fellow man. Everything he did, everything about him was "big. Full Story
RocknRolla
GRADE: A
Running Time: 114 minutes MPAA rating: R "RocknRolla" is writer/ director Guy Ritchie's latest Cockney Caper flick, in the same vein as "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" and "Snatch. Full Story
Photo by Edison Bank director in "National Geographic"
Dr. Howard Sheridan, a founding director of Edison National Bank and chairman of its holding company, Edison Bancshares, Inc., has achieved what is the lifelong dream of many professional photographers. Full Story
This week on WGCU — Cable channel 3
American Masters You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story Their only bankable movie star was the four-legged hero Rin Tin Tin. But in 1923, four visionary brothers from Ohio officially incorporated their new motion picture studio, Warner Bros. Narrated by Clint Eastwood, featuring hundreds of film clips; archival interviews; and on-camera discussions. Full Story
Meet the Artists Reception at Arts for ACT
Join Arts for ACT Gallery, located at 2265 First Street in downtown Fort Myers, from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3 for a "Meet the Artists" opening reception, featuring Ken Hoffman, Peter Gaztambide and Caroline Krieger Comings. Full Story
La Casa del Arte to present "Click To Open"
Gerard Damiano, the artist who set Fort Myers on fire with his "Bonfire of Vanity" show at Arts for ACT, will present "Click To Open" at La Casa del Arte. The opening will be from 6-10 p.m. on Oct. 17 and will coincide with the launch of his Web site: www.gerardist.com. Full Story
Ferrari Gallery hosts "Young and Emerging Artists"
The Ferrari Gallery hosts its newest exhibit, "Young and Emerging Artists," through Oct. 20 featuring works by Michael Damico, Peter Harmon, Andy Howl, Crissy Penual and Lauren Baker, among others. Gallery curator Veron Ennis invites the public to meet the artists during an opening reception from 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25. Full Story
Jewish Book Fair coming up
The Jewish Book Fair of Southwest Florida, conducted by the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte counties, will host 12 authors at six events in early November. The fair begins on Sunday, Nov. 9 with two authors speaking at 10 a.m. at Temple Shalom in Port Charlotte and at 7 p.m. at the Jewish Federation, 6237 Presidential Court, Ste. E, in Fort Myers. Full Story
East meets West opening art receptions
Two simultaneous opening receptions will be held from 6-10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23. Guests are invited to travel east to see dark, almost black pieces in a collective show at the daas Gallery in downtown Fort Myers, then travel west to see the counterparts of whites and light creations at the Ferrari Gallery in Cape Coral. Full Story
Art show to benefit breast cancer research
The Art League of Fort Myers will host an opening night reception for its third annual "Cele-BRA-tion" show from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3 in the league gallery, 1451 Monroe Street in the downtown River District. Admission is free and all are invited. Full Story
ArtFest receives press kit award
ArtFest Fort Myers, the city's premier juried fine art festival, was honored to receive a prestigious award at the Florida Festival & Events Association's annual convention, recently held in Orlando. Full Story
Revue coming up at Alliance for Arts
Jodick Productions, a volunteerbased community theater collaborative, will present "The All-American Musical Revue" from Oct. 3-5 at the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers. Full Story
DisABLEd artist exhibition set
In celebration of disability awareness, The Rehabilitation Hospital and the Arts in Healthcare program at Lee Memorial Health System will host a juried art show featuring local disabled artists from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The event will take place on the fifth floor of The Rehabilitation Hospital, 2776 Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers. Full Story
Restaurants champion fight to cure breast cancer during annual awareness month
Women are more likely to contract breast cancer than any other form of the disease, according to the National Cancer Institute, which estimates more than 178,000 women and some 2,000 men face that frightening diagnosis each year. Full Story
Game day central
Families score with home game rooms
Game day from the comforts of home. Can't beat that. More Southwest Florida homeowners are adding game rooms for the enjoyment of the whole family. The trend has become popular during the past two years, area interior designers said. Full Story
With a crisp approach to the classics, the Windsor Smith Collection debuts with fabrics, rugs at Kravet
A lover of treasures, traditions and architecture of the past, Windsor Smith has restored and decorated some of the finest estates in Brentwood, Bel-Air, Beverly Hills and the Eastern Shore. She is a lifestyle architect, known for bringing back libraries, morning rooms, garden rooms and other spaces that families can share and enjoy. Full Story
Robb & Stucky Interiors hosts design seminars
Refresh your home's décor with tips from the professional interior design team at Robb & Stucky Interiors. Throughout the month, Robb & Stucky designers host a variety of complimentary seminars covering design techniques, introductions to the latest trends and provide guidelines for home accessorizing. Full Story
Lifestyle Interiors awarded three model home contracts
Lifestyle Interiors has been awarded the contract to decorate and furnish three new model homes by Stock Development. Two models are located in the award-winning community of Paseo in Fort Myers, while the third model is in the Covington Place neighborhood of single-family homes at Lely Resort in Naples. Full Story
Fort Myers' Fall Home & Garden Show this weekend
Fall in Florida — the temperature dips (to the low 90s), school buses take to the roads following a summer sabbatical and winter residents return to the Sunshine State. Another sure sign that autumn has arrived is the advent of Fort Myers' 10th annual Fall Home & Garden Show. Full Story
Free seminars at the International Design Center in October
The public is invited to attend the next in a series of exciting and informative seminars presented by the International Design Center, free and open to the public. Change Your Life by Changing Your Space with Feng Shui - Oct. Full Story
Design Group West earns eight Sand Dollar Awards
Design Group West, a full-service interior design firm, took multiple trips to the stage to accept a record eight awards during the 18th annual Sand Dollar Awards, presented by the Sales & Marketing Council of the Collier Building Industry Association. The awards were presented at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. Full Story
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