Sneak peek
New Play Preview Party will give audiences a look at Theatre Conspiracy finalists
T Every year, Bill Taylor receives hundreds of plays in the mail —submissions from playwrights hoping to win Theatre Conspiracy’s New Play Contest.
Every year, Mr. Taylor, who is the founder and artistic director of the company, and a select group of readers peruse each play and Mr. Taylor declares the winner. Full Story
Alliance announces theme for Art Royale 2010
Now in its seventh year, the Alliance for the Arts signature fundraiser, Art Royale, returns with a theme inspired by the natural word and all of its beauty, mystery and power. Art Royale 2010 – IT’S ALL ELEMENTAL is scheduled for Nov. 20. Full Story
‘Broke, USA: From Pawnshops to Poverty, Inc. — How the Working Poor Became Big Business’
By Gary Rivlin (Harper Business, $26.99)
It’s no secret that many hardworking Americans are deep in debt, and some are just a paycheck or two from being homeless and on the street. Many dig themselves into a financial hole without even realizing it. Case in point, Tommy Myers, a 73-yearold retiree from Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Myers and his wife, Marcia, bought a modest home for $60,000. Full Story
ARTS COMMENTARY
Ballerinas, cars and familiar faces
Like a good stew, this week’s column contains a little of this, a little of that.
Familiar face
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The man who loved knickknacks
GIVING
I have a good friend who just loves knickknacks. I don’t mean little ceramic figures, travel mementos, cheap beach shop trinkets or movie and sports memorabilia. Rather, this man has a special place in his heart for the bric-a-brac that you pick up at work seminars — the pocket-sized items that are painted with a company’s logo, Web address and phone number. Full Story
‘Despicable Me’
In a welcome change, the 3-D in “Despicable Me” looks great. Even better, the animated story is a cute and charming heart warmer that has some sly adult references (including a very subtle one to “The Godfather”) and enough playful antics to keep kids entertained. Full Story
CAPSULES
The Girl Who Played With Fire ½
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FLORIDA WEEKLY WRITING CHALLENGE
To Advance the Conversation
Lois looked over at the couple next to her. They were under a shared beach
umbrella, each reading a section of The
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Chris Kuzneski offers thriller-lovers’ bliss
“The Prophecy,” by Chris Kuzneski. Putnam. 384 pages. $25.95.
Remember the Bill Cosby / Robert Culp “I Spy” television series? Well, Chris Kuzneski has raised the ante for black/ white dynamic duos with his perfectly paired team of David Jones and Jonathan Payne. Friends since they were linked in military service as Special Forces operatives, Payne and Jones have an assortment of combat skills that will amaze readers. Full Story
Edison arts courses fuel creative passions
The Arts Academy at Edison State College is offering a new menu of classes designed for the art enthusiast. From sculpture to print, to digital movie making and beyond, the Arts Academy brings local, regional and national experiences into the classroom.
Choose from these upcoming courses:
.. Precious Metal Clay
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ARTS BRIEFS
Museum exhibit explores history of softball
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Southwest Florida’s Got Talent!
Competition mixes business and pleasure
Singers, dancers, musicians and anyone with a unique talent are invited to register to perform in the second annual Southwest Florida’s Got Talent! This year’s talent competition, performance and networking event will be spread out over three months, July through September. Full Story
Pottorf print benefits ACT
Artist Darryl Pottorf has created a limited edition titled “Two Lips Are Better Than One” in an effort to generate additional revenue for Abuse Counseling & Treatment. Each print is signed and numbered by the artist and can be purchased for $1,500 unframed or $2,000 framed. Full Story
Gamers Up All Night ‘til midnight
The Rasmussen College School of Technology and Design invites community members to its quarterly Up All Night Gaming Challenge, Friday, July 16, from 8 p.m. until midnight at its Fort Myers campus, 9160 Forum Corporate Parkway. Full Story
Famed novelist explains the finer points of self-editing
Award-winning novelist Robert Macomber will address the members of the Gulf Coast Writers Association on the art of self-editing and critical reading of manuscripts on 10 a.m. Saturday, July 17. The meeting and workshop will be held at Fellowship Hall Zion Lutheran Church, 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers. Full Story
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