Three reasons you must go to Arts Walk
1] art 2] art 3] art
J AMIE KUSER SNAPPED A photo of four of his friends following each other across First Street in downtown Fort Myers. In the conspicuous picture, each one is holding up a painting so all you can see is their legs — one pair bare, two pairs of pants and one with a skirt. Full Story
Debut exhibit features artists Clyde and Niki Butcher
The Southwest Florida Museum of History announces the debut exhibit of husband and wife photographers Niki and Clyde Butcher opening Thursday, Aug. 20. The "Historic Florida Architecture and American Landscape" photography exhibit by Niki and Clyde Butcher will run through Oct. 31. Full Story
Courage and hope: The necessities of writing 'close to the bone'
ARTS COMMENTARY
Author Ralph Keyes maintains a major part of writing isn't grappling with words and grammar as much as it is wrestling with fear. "Fear not only goes with the territory," he says, adding, "I don't think you can write well without it. If you're not scared, you're not writing anything of consequence. Full Story
At war with time
GIVING
I have a book in my home library that I've been thinking a lot about lately. The title is "Time Wars: The Primary Conflict in Human History" written by Jeremy Rifkin. In his book, Mr. Rifkin portrays a battle between perceptions of time. Full Story
'(500) Days of Summer'
Is it worth $10? Yes
Tom and Summer, the lovebirds of "(500) Days of Summer," do not end up together in the end. We know this early on, when the narrator tell us "this is not a love story" and proceeds to describe their vastly different viewpoints on love. Clearly "(500) Days" is not a traditional romantic comedy, but it is a wonderful tale of romance, love and relationships. Full Story
CAPSULES
'Funny People' ½ (Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Eric Bana) A famous comedian (Sandler) with a terminal illness hires an aspiring comic (Rogen) as his assistant in the third film from writer/director/producer Judd Apatow ("Knocked Up"). Full Story
Deborah Sharp's 'Mama' almost always knows best
"Mama Rides Shotgun," by Deborah Sharp. Midnight Ink. 324 pages. $14.95. Deborah Sharp, former reporter for The News-Press and USA Today, is one of those intriguing Florida mystery writers who make us laugh out loud while we're reading. In "Mama Rides Shotgun," the second title in her projected three-part Mace Bauer Mystery series, Ms. Full Story
Young Artists Awards performers to be featured at Aug. 7 Art Walk
Two award-winning performers from the Young Artists Awards program will be featured at the Aug. 7 Art Walk in downtown Fort Myers. Dana Alvarez, a contemporary vocalist, will perform at the Arts for ACT Gallery from 6-8 p.m. Full Story
August Art Walk scheduled at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center
Artwork of Carol McArdle featured
The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center presents the More Crinoline Production of "Final Stage" for August's Art Walk. The one-act performances will be at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. The plays are free and open to the public. Also on display will be the landscape and abstract art of local artist Carol McArdle (www.carolsheart.com). Full Story
Debbie Greene, student artists showcased at Arts for ACT
Join the Arts for ACT Gallery from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, for the opening reception featuring artist Debbie Greene and the art of young people from kindergarten to college-age. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Young Artists Awards Group. Full Story
'A Killer Act' debuts Aug. 14
The Murder Mystery Dinner Train will open its new show, "A Killer Act," Friday, Aug. 14. Written and directed by John E. Full Story
Rumrunners to host Celebrity Chef Night
Rumrunners restaurant, located at Cape Harbour in Cape Coral, will again play host to a fantastic evening of culinary delights and sunset cocktails to benefit Barbara's Friends — The Children's Hospital Cancer Fund. Full Story
Dora the Explorer coming to Barbara B. Mann Hall
Nickelodeon, Broadway Across America and the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall are teaming up to bring "Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys," starring the world's most famous Latina explorer, Aug. 11 and 12 for three performances. Full Story
Grand opening set for Heroes exhibit at The Imaginarium
The Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium will hold its grand opening for the much-anticipated Heroes in Action! special exhibition Saturday, Aug. 8. People of all ages will enjoy the opportunity to explore the world of emergency services personnel through dioramas, showcased displays and interactive exhibit experiences. Full Story
Calling all orchid lovers
The Southwest Florida Orchid Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Aug. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutenberg Eco Living Center, 6490 South Point Blvd., Fort Myers. Dan Christensen of Dan & Margie's Orchids in Fort Lauderdale will be guest speaker. His presentation will be "A Common Sense Approach to Growing Orchids." Doors open at 7 p.m. Full Story
Charlotte Players announce The Nerd' auditions
Open auditions for 'The Nerd" will be held Aug. 9 and 10. Auditions will be held at the Charlotte Players rehearsal hall, 1225 Tamiami Trail, Unit B-11 (Murdock) at 7 p.m. The show, written by Larry Shue, is about the hilarious dilemma of a young architect who is visited by a man he's never met but who saved his life in Vietnam. Full Story
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