Word Art
Book a trip to Naples to see this exquisite Bible and other unique, handmade volumes
T ECHNO-GEEKS PROclaim the book is dead. Read everything online, they insist. Who needs books? Read them on a Kindle instead. But a visit to "The St. John's Bible and The Art of the Book" exhibit at the Naples Museum of Art might well convince you that any declarations of the death of books are certainly premature. Full Story
The Commodores to headline 7th annual Edison POPS concert
Tickets are on sale for Edison State College's seventh annual Edison POPS @ Sunset Concert on Saturday, Oct. 24, featuring the legendary Commodores with the Edison College POPS Strings. Tickets can be purchased through the Edison POPS Web site, www.edisonpops. com. Full Story
BEACH READING
'Louis D. Brandeis: A Life' By Melvin I. Urofsky (Pantheon, $40)
In his 23 years on the U.S. Supreme Court, Louis D. Brandeis helped to formulate many of our ideas regarding free speech, right to privacy, pro bono legal work and the necessity of federal regulation in economic affairs. Although he has been dead for almost seven decades, many of his court decisions continue to reverberate throughout almost every level of our society. Full Story
The Joy of older women
When women hit 40, something weird happens. They become invisible. Previously, men may have whistled at them on the street, or waiters flirted. But after 40, it's as if they don't even exist. The men are likely too busy ogling women half their age or younger. Full Story
A war of words
GIVING
The Oct. 6, 2009, issue of The Wall Street Journal contained an interesting article by Sara Schaefer Muñoz titled "Crusader for Syntactic Disambiguation Exprobrates Banks' Labored Locutions." Don't let the title throw you. Ms. Full Story
'Couples Retreat'
Is it worth $10? Yes
There comes a point in "Couples Retreat" when you grow tired of the story and start gazing at the beautiful scenery in the background. Aqua-blue water, white sand beaches, spectacular waterfalls with mountainous backdrops, glass-bottom villas, hot tubs — wow, just wow. This may not be heaven, but it truly is paradise. Full Story
CAPSULES
'Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg' (Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Edward Asner, Norman Lear) Before Lucy there was Gertrude Berg, a radio and television star who created the modern sit-com as we know it. This documentary by Aviva Kempner explores her career as a writer and actor, and looks at why we've never heard of her. Full Story
Mann Hall announces Broadway, Variety Series
The Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall has lined up many nights of great live entertainment for its 2009-2010 Broadway and Variety Series. "We continue to bring our patrons the best in National Touring Broadway and this season is no different," said Scott Saxon, general manager. Full Story
Celebrity Waiter Dinner to benefit Child Care of Southwest Florida
Politicians, business leaders and media personalities will don their aprons and work for tips at the first Stars for Kids Celebrity Waiter Dinner and Auction Saturday, Nov. 14, benefitting Child Care of Southwest Florida Inc. Full Story
Imaginarium the place to be for family fun and frights!
The Imaginarium is scaring up plenty of friendly frights and fun for the whole family this Halloween when it hosts Haunted Happenings and its annual Boo Bash family fun event. Fright Nights take place Oct. 15-17 and Oct. 22-24 from 7 to 11 p.m. Full Story
ARTS Edison: SW Florida's cultural hub at Edison State College
ARTS Edison is the latest edition to the world-class offerings at Edison State College. From the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, to the only gallery outside of New York City's Guggenheim to bear the name of the great Bob Rauschenberg, ARTS Edison is a headquarters of artistic inspiration in Southwest Florida. Full Story
Ghastly events on tap when Zombicon strikes Fort Myers
Hurry! Hurry! Step right up! The circus is in town… But wait, something is wrong. Horribly, horribly wrong! The performers are infected, and the virus is spreading! For the third consecutive year, downtown Fort Myers will play host to Zombicon, a free interactive art event for zombies and those who love them. Full Story
FGCU hosts annual Sanibel Island Writers Conference
Florida Gulf Coast University invites aspiring writers to attend the Sanibel Island Writers Conference Nov. 5-8 at BIG ARTS on Sanibel Island. Participants can attend a variety of workshops, panels, lectures and readings presented by celebrated and experienced writers and teachers. Full Story
Talk the 'Folk Art Blues' with Lennie Jones at Arts for ACT
Join Arts for ACT Gallery discuss "Folk Art Blues" with featured artist Lennie Jones on Oct. 23 and 30. Mr. Jones will be at the gallery from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and he will share several newly finished paintings. Mr. Jones is an entirely self-taught primitive artist from the Florida Everglades. Full Story
SW Florida Symphony hosts violin workshop with guest artist Timothy Fain
The Southwest Florida Symphony continues its mission of offering professional musical experiences to the community by providing a violin workshop for students involved in the Youth Symphony, the Sinfonietta and other interested violin students from the area at 1 p.m. on Nov. 22 at the Edison State College Bandroom. Full Story
SW Florida Symphony has special offer for kids
The Southwest Florida Symphony wants every child to be able to enjoy a professional musical experience. The Campus Chord Club offers the best deal in town for students of all ages. For a one-time fee of $15, students in grades K-12 can enjoy concerts and learn about music throughout their school years at great savings. Full Story
Voting under way in Edison Ford Winter Estates Foundation Contest
Popular vote will decide which theme will be used to promote the 10th anniversary of GALA, the signature fundraising event of the Edison Ford Winter Estates Foundation in November. Full Story
Broadway Palm Theater plans auditions for 'The King and I'
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is holding open auditions for adults and children for "The King and I" on Saturday, Oct. 24. Ages 6 to 15 will audition at 10 a.m. Ages 15 and up will audition at 2 p.m. Auditions are on a first-come, first-served basis. A sign-up sheet will be available at 9 a.m. for ages 6 to 15 and at 1 p.m. for ages 15 and up. No appointments will be taken. Full Story
Unravel clues for 'Murder at the Mansion,' with the SW Fla. Symphony
The Southwest Florida Symphony is asking for your help to unravel the clues and solve a mystery. The Southwest Florida Symphony's Board of Directors invites the public to join them from 7-9 p.m. Oct. Full Story
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