TIME FOR TEA (POTS)
I F YOU THINK ALL TEAPOTS are, as the song says, "short and stout," just simple utilitarian household items to be used but not admired, you're in for a surprise. Artists have long embraced the object, and, more recently, as artists are prone to do, are pushing its boundaries. Full Story
Filmed locally, 'Still Green' comes out in Naples this weekend
Graduating from high school is a milestone for every teen, but the eight friends who start out celebrating in the movie "Still Green" wind up facing another milestone, too — a much bigger, more difficult one: the death of a friend. Full Story
BEACH READING
'When March Went Mad' By Seth Davis (Times Books, $26)
The mega event known as March Madness in men's college basketball had a seminal moment (other than the rise of office bracket pools) that helps explain why it now attracts such a rabid following among sports fans. Full Story
'The Who's Tommy' makes for a strange musical that's missing spark
ARTS COMMENTARY
"Tommy" by The Who was one of my favorite Christmas presents when I was a girl. I remember being mesmerized by the music on two (two!) records, the way the album jacket unfolds into three panels, the Escher-like art of that blue latticework and the doves. Full Story
Collaborative leadership
GIVING
On June 5, I had the opportunity to attend a regional leadership conference titled "People + Partnership = Prosperity." The conference was put together by volunteers and sponsored by Florida Weekly, LEAD Foundation, Inc., Lykes Land Investments, and the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. Full Story
'The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3'
Is it worth $10? No
This shouldn't surprise us, but somehow a movie about a subway hijacking ends with a car chase through New York City traffic. And it's not even a good car chase. It's action for the sake of action, which is always trouble. Full Story
CAPSULES
'Land of the Lost' (Will Ferrell, Anna Friel, Danny McBride) On a routine expedition, Dr. Rick Marshall (Ferrell), his assistant (Friel) and a novelty store owner (McBride) travel through a time portal to a land in which past, present and future converge. There are a few good laughs, but it's not cheesy enough to be kitschy-good and the story is a mess. Full Story
Gallery offers blend of ancient practices for mind, body and spirit
The daas Gallery is planning two new workshops: Yogaart (an artsy approach to yoga) and The Art of Belly Dancing. The gallery has joined forces with three local instructors and they have created a program that integrates the body and the arts. Full Story
'Author's Evening' welcomes Edison expert and author Michele Albion
The Southwest Florida Museum of History welcomes author and former Edison & Ford Winter Estates curator Michele Wehrwein Albion at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 23. Ms. Albion will present her new book, "The Florida Life of Thomas Edison. Full Story
Rock poster show comes to HOWL Gallery
HOWL Gallery is a new hybrid art gallery that features the very best local and national contemporary artists, and mixes in pop culture such as graphic novels and designer art toys with a custom tattoo studio. "True Until Death" is a poster show coming to the HOWL Gallery/ Tattoo June 20, with more than a dozen rock poster artists from around the country. Full Story
'Paperboys' exhibit shows street life of kids in the Dominican Republic
A group of Naples and Fort Myers High school students, along with photographer Chip Hoffman, creative director of Global Community Engagement, spent spring break in a world of culture shock, discovering a reality they likely never would have known. Full Story
Summer Art Camp and chess instruction on tap at BIG Arts
Summer means a lot of fun things on Sanibel, and one of them is BIG Arts Summer Art Camp. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, June 23 through Aug. 14. Children entering kindergarten through fifth grade will participate in activities on a rotating schedule that includes 2D art, ceramics, paper-making, cartooning, murals, music and dance. Full Story
Creative Theater Workshop needs sponsors, donations
The Creative Theater Workshop Inc., a nonprofit children's theater in Fort Myers, is seeking to make its mark on the community, but the group needs sponsors and donations. All donations are now tax-deductible. Formed three years ago, the group has produced eight full-length musicals for children ages 6-18. Full Story
Cirque Du Soleil to present 'Saltimbanco' in Estero
Cirque du Soleil's "Saltimbanco" arena tour will stop at Estero's Germain Arena for a limited engagement from July 8-12. The world premiere of "Saltimbanco" was held in Montreal on April 23, 1992, and featured a cast of 36 performers. Full Story
Wine-tasting event benefits young artists in Lee County
Young artists in Lee County deserve a full palette of paints, brushes with all the bristles and a blank white canvas to explore their creativity. Full Story
Naples Art Association calls for artists to apply for 2010 Naples National event
The Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center has put out the Call for Artists for its 31st annual Naples National Art Festival, which will take place Feb. 20-21, 2010. Full Story
It's a 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' summer for The Naples Players
The Naples Players will present its summer blockbuster musical, 'Thoroughly Modern Millie," from June 26 to July 25 at Blackburn Hall at the Sugden Community Theatre, 701 Fifth Avenue South, Naples. It's a modern valentine to song and dance; a high-spirited musical set in the New York City of the roaring 1920s. Full Story
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