This Summer's MUSTS
SOAK UP SOME GOOD READS WITH THE RAYS THIS SEASON
O K, IT'S SUMMER. Traditionally, time to hit all those books you've been meaning to read. "War and Peace." "Finnegan's Wake." "Gravity's Rainbow." "Crime and Punishment." Yeah, right. Who are you kidding? Here's a look at some good beach reads for the summer. Full Story
Entwistle Foundation hosts art, memorabilia show at Davis Center
The Classic Rock Cares Art and Memorabilia show, a fundraising effort by the John Entwistle Foundation, will open July 17 at The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. The show features the art and rare personal items of the late John Entwistle, bass guitarist for The Who. Full Story
BEACH READING
'Rescue Ink' By Rescue Ink, with Denise Flaim (Viking, $25.95)
If your idea of an animal lover is a sweater-clad grandma crocheting doilies for her cats, get ready to have your mind blown. These animal advocates are steak-chomping, dirty-joketelling, tattoo-covered bikers who look like they could crush a windpipe... with the same hands they use to gently stroke the tiniest kitten. Full Story
Crossbows, big hair and choking: Awkward family photos
Somewhere in our history, we all have photos we'd rather no one else see. I'm not talking about wild-weekend-atthe hotel, "Oh, don't worry, no one will ever see these" photos. (Though really, you should know better.) And I'm not even talking junior high portraits, weird-fashion-craze-of-the-moment photos where you think you look so cool, or photos with an ex. Full Story
Purposeful living and giving
GIVING
Last week, a new study revealed that senior citizens who reported a greater level of purpose in life were substantially less likely to die during a three-year follow-up period as compared to people with a lower level of purpose in life. Dr. Full Story
'The Proposal '
Is it worth $10? No
For some, the desire to see "The Proposal" is based solely on the fact that Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock are naked together in a bedroom scene. Fair enough, though you should prepare for disappointment. Full Story
CAPSULES
'Food, Inc.' (Eric Schlosser, Michael Pollan, Barbara Kowalcyk) This documentary explores the nasty inner workings of the business of the food industry, with enough cruelty-to-animals and horrible toxins/chemicals material to make you never want to eat again. There are a few heavy-handed segments (a food activist's son dying from E. Full Story
Writers seminar June 25 at Barnes & Noble
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will hold a mini-seminar called "Opening Doors the 'Write' Way" on Thursday, June 25, at 7 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble in Fort Myers. Admission is free. The mini-seminar will offer tips for professional writing from three members of the Southwest Florida community. Full Story
'Children of the Everglades' exhibit celebrates Seminole tradition
"Children of the Everglades" is on exhibit at Southwest Florida International Airport as part of the "Art in Flight" program. The public exhibit, which will be on display until May 2010, includes photographs of Florida's Seminole Miccosukee Indians and artifacts on loan from the Hanson Family Archives. Full Story
Broadway Palm auditions near for upcoming show
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is holding open auditions for adults for "Bill W. and Dr. Bob" on Sunday, July 12. Auditions are on a first-come, first-served basis. A sign-up sheet will be available at 1 p.m. No appointments will be taken. Full Story
Maestro Michael Hall plays to rave reviews in Costa Rica
Maestro Michael Hall, Southwest Florida Symphony's conductor, illuminated Central American audiences April 24 and 26 as guest conductor at the National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica. Maestro Hall is proud to represent the Southwest Florida Symphony abroad and looks forward to other engagements in the future. Full Story
Outdoor 'Stamobile' sculpture installed at Gannon's Antiques
A "Stamobile" by a Fort Myers sculptor was installed at the entry of Gannon's Antiques & Art Mall on June 19. Pictured are Ursula and Richard Gannon, and the artist, Ralph Bigletti, right. A collection of the sculptor's mobiles are displayed inside the store. Gannon's is in South Fort Myers on U.S. 41 at the intersection of Island Park Road. Full Story
President Truman's pianist featured on 'Gulf Coast Live!'
The personal pianist of President Harry S. Truman, George Manos, will be the featured guest on WGCU's radio show "Gulf Coast Live! Arts Edition" at noon Thursday, July 9, on 90.1/91.7 FM. Mr. Manos, a Naples resident, will be in studio with "Arts Edition" host Amy Tardif. Full Story
'Now That's Entertainment' draws enthusiastic crowds
"Now That's Entertainment" opened to an enthusiastic crowd June 20 at Sanibel's Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater. This time, the cast of "Where the Girls Are" was joined by Bobby Logue and Victor Legarreta for a musical tribute to songs from movies the audience knows and loves. Full Story
Alliance musical theater camp begins next week
Beginning next week, seventh, eighth and ninth graders will have to opportunity to become a "triple threat," singing, dancing and acting at the Lee County Alliance of the Arts' second annual Musical Theatre Camp at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. 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
Sugar Red Drive plays at Indigo Room July 2
The band Sugar Red Drive will perform at the Indigo Room in downtown Fort Myers on Thursday, July 2. Sugar Red Drive is set to release its self-titled debut album on Aug. 18 through Megaforce Distribution. The band's single, "One More Time," is currently being played on Active Rock Radio and will also appear in the new thriller "The Crypt" by Craig McMohan. Full Story
Alva artist's work on display at Burroughs Home July 3-17
Alva artist Richalene Kelsay will be the featured artist at the Burroughs Home for two weeks beginning July 3. She uses both watercolors and oils to paint her traditional scenes and figures. One of her paintings will be featured at the before party for Art Walk at The Veranda from 5-7 p.m. and throughout the evening on Friday, July 3. Full Story
Arts and culture grant opportunities abound
The City of Fort Myers announces that grant opportunities are again available to artists and arts and culture organizations within the city. The city recognizes the importance of arts in the community and encourages artistic quality and program innovation by providing grants up to $10,000 for organizations and up to $3,000 for individual artists. Full Story
Wine-tasting event benefits young artists in Lee County this weekend
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. Lee County Alliance of the Arts knows all too well the difficulties of providing children brand new supplies and is dedicated to raising the bar for the 2009 Summer Art Camps and upcoming afterschool arts programs. Full Story
Forbidden History Exhibit extended through Aug. 1
Due to popular demand, visitors to the Southwest Florida Museum of History will have most of the summer to explore three of the Travel Channel's top 10 places of mystery. The museum is extending the Forbidden History Exhibit through Aug. 1. This exhibit features 35 replicas of historical anomalies, mysteries and their stories. Full Story
Lehigh artist displays at Aspen gallery
MW Gallery presents Lehigh Acres resident Marcus Antonius Jansen's second solo show in Aspen, Colo., opening on June 25. In Mr. Jansen's latest exhibition, he carries us into the shadows of our 21st century existence. Full Story
Slow Food holding 'An Afternoon of Persian Delights'
Join the Slow Food community for its first Naples event at award-winning Bha! Bha! A Persian Bistro, Sunday, June 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. Full Story
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