Edison Festival of Light issues call for artisans and crafters
The Edison Festival of Light is accepting applications for the annual Arts and Crafts on the River, to be held Feb. 19, 20 and 21, 2010, in Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers. The park will be transformed into a craft lovers’ dream with exhibitors displaying their handmade crafts and art during the three-day event. Full Story
Craft Guild presents All Member Show
The South West Florida Craft Guild will open its 2009-2010 season, and its 33rd year, at the Center For The Arts in Bonita Springs, with its annual All Member Show. The Art League of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41, will host the exhibit in its Main Gallery. An opening reception and awards presentation are set for 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. Full Story
SW Florida Symphony is ‘Playfully Yours’ in Cape Coral and Sanibel
The Southwest Florida Symphony takes the Chamber Orchestra out to Cape Coral for the first time in the 2009-2010 season with “Playfully Yours.” The performance is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Faith Presbyterian Church in Cape Coral. Full Story
Naples International Film Festival screens eclectic mix of indie gems
I was thinking about the Mom thing, and how you’re shoved into this box, and you’re marginalized and silenced and alienated and exhausted, and you have all your resources stripped from you. And I was li ke: Damn! That’s like being a punk rocker! Full Story
‘Places’ ju xtapose the obvious and obscure
Scott Guelcher’s work on display at daas
In one of Scott Guelcher’s new paintings, there are objects anyone who has walked through the Patio De Leon in downtown Fort Myers will recognize. There is the fountain, the bricks, the pizza and the streetlamp. It’s all there. Full Story
BEACH READING
‘How to Be a Movie Star: Elizabeth Taylor in Hollywood’ By William J. Mann (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $28)
There’s a remarkable story in William J. Mann’s new biography of Elizabeth Taylor. While shooting a scene for “Butterfield 8,” director Daniel Mann handed his star a couple of eggs and told her to pretend to make breakfast while standing at the stove. Ms. Taylor’s eyes grew wide. Full Story
The Naples International Film Festival
NOV. 5-8, 2009 | SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THE BUZZ
• Text NIFF to 47201 to join the festival mobile VIP alerts club or twitter.com/ naplesfilmfest Full Story
Wondering what not to miss?
Unfortunately, we weren’t able to view everything before the festival, but we did see some flicks that really wowed us.
One standout was “Shooting Beauty,” a documentary about aspiring fashion photographer Courtney Bent, who starts visiting people at a cerebral palsy center in Massachusetts and introduces them to what she knows: photography. Full Story
Florida Rep’s new season takes off with ‘Boeing-Boeing’
ARTS COMMENTARY
I may not have approved, but over the years I’ve known a couple guys who’ve juggled more than one girlfriend at a time. For some, it was a matter of not being able to commit; for others, it was purely a matter of conquest. One man claimed to love both and couldn’t make up his mind. Full Story
Tips about tax-wise giving
GIVING
It’s almost year’s end. “’Tis the season to be giving!” As each year ends, we are swamped with requests to give to charities, churches, schools and foundations. But is year-end really a good time to give? If so, why? Aside from the holiday spirit that urges us to be giving, December really is a great time for giving for a number of reasons. Full Story
‘This Is It ’
Is it worth $10? Yes
Well, this really is it. Michael Jackson’s “This is It” is the last original material the world will see from the brilliant singer/dancer, and it’s a nice send-off for a beloved icon who meant so much to so many. Full Story
CAPSULES
‘An Education ’ ½ (Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Alfred Molina) In 1961 London, sophisticated older man David (Sarsgaard) seduces the brainy 16-year-old Jenny (Mulligan) by showing her a world outside of schoolbooks. There’s no creepiness here, just an engaging story about a wide-eyed girl who gets carried away with what the world has to offer. Mr. Full Story
Magic Carpet Family Concert takes place at Messiah Lutheran Church
The Gulf Coast Symphony performs the final of this season’s Magic Carpet Family Concert Series at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. The event will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, at 2691 N.E. Pine Island Road, North Fort Myers. Full Story
Museum hosts ‘Art Expressions of Latin America III: The People’ exhibit
A confluence of culture, people, and lifelong experiences converge onto canvas and into clay during the third annual “Art Expressions of Latin America III: The People” art exhibit opening Nov. 7 at the Southwest Florida Museum of History in Fort Myers. There will be a preview showing for the monthly ArtWalk from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. Full Story
Sanibel gallery to reopen
The Hurdie-Girdie Gallery will open for the 2009-2010 season on Monday, Nov. 16. The gallery is a cooperative of award-winning artists who create original island art including paintings, photographs, baskets, turned wood, jewelry, fused glass, lizzart and pottery. The gallery is located at 2490 Library Way on Sanibel Island. The gallery’s hours are Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. Full Story
Art Walk kicks off downtown, featuring exhibits, plays, music
The next monthly Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk will take place on Friday, Nov. 6, in the Fort Myers River District. The November Art Walk will include more than a dozen art stops and will showcase new art exhibitions, live music, a one-act play and the traditional after party. Full Story
EDISON & FORD WINTER ESTATES
Upcoming events include Gala, orientation
November at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates is highlighted with the return of the Estates Edison Garden Market and Creative Cottage as well as a variety of other special programs throughout the month. The schedule of programs and events includes:
Free admission
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Popular play, exhibit scheduled FGCU
The TheatreLab at Florida Gulf Coast University announces the production of “Our Town,” written by Thornton Wilder and directed by Mark Danni. The play will be performed Nov. 4-15, with performances at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays. Full Story
Damaris Carbaugh to perform in first concert of the 2009/2010 Season of Praise Concert Series
Damaris Carbaugh will perform the opening concert in the 2009/2010 Season of Praise Concert Series on Nov. 8 at The Village Church in Shell Point Retirement Community. The concert will begin at 6:15 p.m. Full Story
Stephen King makes rare appearance at Van Wezel
Just days after the release of the muchanticipated Stephen King novel “Under the Dome,” the superstar novelist himself sits down for a rare appearance that includes an on-stage
interview with The
Sarasota Tribune’s
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Jewish Federation plans evening of dessert, literary discussion
The Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties hosts a Desserts and Literary Discussion with author Josh Lambert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. The event takes place at the Shadow Wood Country Club at The Brooks, 22801 Oakwilde Blvd., Bonita Springs. The cost is $10 per person paid in advance or at the door. RSVP to naomirubin@jfedlcc.org or call the Jewish Federation at 481-4449. Full Story
Harlem Heights arts and fitness program launched
A new partnership in Lee County aims to cultivate arts appreciation and promote healthy lifestyles for the Harlem Heights community. CJAM Consulting LLC, the Harlem Heights Improvement Association and Lee County Alliance for the Arts announce the launch of Harlem JAMS!, an arts and fitness program serving community members of all ages. Full Story
16th annual Taste of Bonita scheduled for Nov. 16
The 16th annual Taste of Bonita, presented by The Rotary Club of Bonita Springs Noon and Fitzgerald’s Pub, takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Riverside Park on Old 41 in Bonita Springs. Full Story
Celebrate Veterans Day at Alliance for the Arts
Lee countians are invited to commemorate Veterans Day by viewing a locally shot film on the making of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial of Southwest Florida, followed by a group walk and talk to the nearby site. Full Story
‘Winter Wonderettes’ kicks off holiday season at Broadway Palm
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is kicking off the holidays with the musical comedy, “Winter Wonderettes,” playing Nov. 5 through Dec. 26. “Winter Wonderettes” is written by Roger Bean. Full Story
Wm. North Gallery celebrates 5th year
The Wm. North Gallery will observe its 5th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an “orange shirt” reception at the gallery in Gannon’s Antiques & Art Mall in Fort Myers.
Gallery owner William North, who is known for his paintings of real Florida oranges, will host the event wearing his trademark orange shirt. Full Story
Southwest Florida Symphony presents concert
Enjoy a day on Sanibel with the Southwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra and Youth Chorus as they perform a benefit concert for Assisting Hands Home Care and Friends in Need Here at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Sanibel Community House. Full Story
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