the minister of groove
DRUMMER ZORO FEATURED AT THE PHIL'S PERCUSSION SUMMIT
For Zoro, it's always been about the beat. As far back as he can remember, he was always intrigued by rhythm. "When I was a little kid, growing up in the '60s, '70s, listening to soul music, funky music, gospel, I was attracted to the rhythm right away," he says. Full Story
Art from the Florida Watercolor Society arrives
Award-winning watercolor artist, teacher and president of the Florida Watercolor Society, Kathyrn Bostwick, has immersed herself every day over the last three years, planning the 2009 exhibition of the Florida Watercolor Society. Full Story
BEACH READING
'Home Boy' By H.M. Naqvi (Random House, $23)
The days that follow Sept. 11, 2001, are fraught with desperation and chaos for 20-year-old Pakistani Chuck and his bon vivant friends AC and Jimbo. Full Story
Here's to the story of two men in recovery
ARTS COMMENTARY
When you're in trouble, there's nothing like talking to someone else who's been in similar straits. That's the secret of Alcoholics Anonymous. Or, as its founders, Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith liked to say, it's one drunk talking to another drunk. Full Story
Who's running the show?
GIVING
Often, when my father was having a problem with the way that someone was conducting business, he would shrug and say, "Well, look who's running the show." He was from a generation that both respected those in charge and held them accountable for their actions. Full Story
'Extract'
Is it worth $10? No
After the unexpected success of "Office Space" in 1999, many have wanted writer/director Mike Judge to return to the workplace. Let this be a reminder to be careful what we wish for. "Extract" isn't terrible, but there's not much of the topical factory-set humor many will be looking for, and overall the tone is a bit too heavy to allow the comedy to really work. Full Story
CAPSULES
'World's Greatest Dad' (Robin Williams, Alexie Gilmore, Daryl Sabara) A failed writer turned high school English teacher (Williams) balances his career shortcomings, a defiant son (Sabara) and an empty relationship with a fellow teacher (Gilmore) in this uneven and dark dramedy from writer/ director Bobcat Goldthwait. Full Story
'Broadway or Bust!' Students take the stage at Florida Rep
Florida Repertory Theatre presents "Broadway or Bust!," a musical showcase of the area's brightest young stars, and some of the most promising talent to come out of Florida Rep's education and outreach programs in recent seasons. Full Story
Event honors Bruce Gora
The Lee County Alliance for the Arts invites the community to celebrate the arts on the evening of Dec. 5. "Bruce Gora: A Night to Remember" will showcase photography and architecture by Mr. Dora and will feature live music, artistic contributions and culinary delights. Full Story
ART NEWS
Symphony holds Ticket Launch Party at Hotel Indigo Hotel Indigo will be the site of the Southwest Florida Symphony's singleticket launch party for the 2009-2010 season. The public is invited to attend from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. Full Story
Remembering Erich Kunzel, 'The Prince of Pops'
Erich Kunzel, the beloved, Grammy Award-winning "Prince of Pops" who died Sept. 1, might have had a shot at longevity had the diagnosis he received less than five months ago only revealed colon cancer. Maestro Kunzel, 74, whose father died of colon cancer, had been meticulous about frequent colonoscopies. Full Story
Disney On Ice brings 'Worlds of Fantasy' to Estero venue
Experience four magical worlds in one ice spectacular when Disney On Ice presents "Worlds of Fantasy" in Lee County. This brand new production visits Estero from Sept. 10-13 at the Germain Arena. Tickets are on sale now. Full Story
Gulfshore Ballet school hosts open house week
There's still time to register for the 2009-2010 school year at Gulfshore Ballet, Southwest Florida's only nonprofit ballet school. An open house week will be held during the first week of classes, Sept. 8-12. The public is invited to observe classes and speak with faculty members. Full Story
Writers' group schedules community networking event
The Gulf Coast Writers Association, in partnership with other area writer organizations, will hold a networking program at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The following writer organizations will make presentations: Peace River Center for Writers, Sanibel Island Writers, Southwest Florida Romance Writers, SW Florida Writers and the Naples Press Club. Full Story
Season's final 'SummerJazz on the Gulf' concert set for Sept. 19
This year's "SummerJazz on the Gulf" concert series in Naples will conclude with a free concert by Big Night Out on Saturday, Sept. 19. The concert is open to the public, and will be from 7-10 p.m. on The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club's Watkins Lawn. Full Story
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