Salad days
Who wants the heat in the kitchen? Summer’s a great time for salads
Whether you’re determined to turn heads by the pool or at that class reunion, or you just can’t stomach the thought of turning up the heat in the kitchen, summer is a great time to dig into cold, fresh salads. Full Story
English photographer displays in the River District
ARTIST IN FOCUS
Coloring The World Gallery welcomes photographer Phil Dodd as its guest artists for August. The exhibit opening will coincide with Art Walk on Aug. 6. A reception will be held from 6-10 p.m. and is open to the public. Coloring The World is located at 1422 Dean Street in downtown Fort Myers. Full Story
‘Eat, Pray, Love’
By Elizabeth Gilbert (Penguin, $24.95)
“Eat, Pray, Love,” a story of one woman’s personal journey around the globe to find emotional healing and spiritual fulfillment, has been a beloved bestseller worldwide and will soon be released as a hotly anticipated Hollywood movie. Yet, going into this book, it’s easy to expect to hate it. Full Story
School’s almost out for summer at FGCU’s Renaissance Academy
The Renaissance Academy of Florida Gulf Coast University is winding down its summer classes and programs from Naples to Fort Myers. Here’s what’s coming up:
The Naples Center
1010 Fifth Ave. S. Full Story
Bookshelf porn, Henry VIII and the far side of the moon
ARTS COMMENTARY
Here are some things I’ve been listening to/watching/reading:
‘Moon’
Some science-fiction movies are just poorly disguised horror movies or military movies. Some ignore plot and characterization, relying too heavily on special effects.
But I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for sci-fi films that make me think. Full Story
Boiling it down to a basic truth
GIVING
A few weeks ago, more than 500 professionals in the field of fundraising attended the Florida Caucus of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Boca Raton. The AFP is an international group whose members must abide by a code of ethical principles and standards for best practices in fundraising. Full Story
‘Inception’
“Inception” couldn’t have come at a better time.
In a summer full of tired retreads, here’s a movie that’s completely fresh and original in every way. Each scene seamlessly merges imagination and thought, and the result is a brilliantly told, mind-bending action drama that’s one of the best movies of the year. Full Story
CAPSULES
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Full Story
Right Before My Eyes
FLORIDA WEEKLY WRITING CHALLENGE
Gift! Ha! That’s what my mother called it. I have some other names for this so-called gift.
At age 4 it became obvious; I inherited this thing, as my mother and others before me. I find it exhausting, like ADHD on speed. Wonder why I make such bad eye contact? That would totally drain me. I don’t need to look; I already know everything about you. Full Story
Deborah Sharp’s ‘Mama’ marries mayhem
“Mama Gets Hitched,” by Deborah Sharp. Midnight Ink. 328 pages. $14.95.
As the curtain rises on the third installment of the Mace Bauer mystery series, Mace’s mother, Rosalee, is doing a bridezilla number as she prepares for her fifth trip down the aisle. Along the way, she’s driving Mace and her other daughters, scolding schoolmarm Maddie and sweetness Marty, bonkers. Full Story
Young Artists Awards announces season schedule
The Young Artists Awards Inc. is a nonprofit performing arts education, audition, performance and scholarship program for area students ages 8 to 21. The project recognizes the area’s top talented students in the performing arts. Full Story
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
Shell Point wraps first-ever summer concert series
Reiko, Violinist and Friends perform the final show in the Shell Point Retirement Community Summer Music Series on Monday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m. This was the first year for the summer season that offered performances in the Church Auditorium located on The Island of Shell Point. Full Story
BIG ARTS seeks entries for filmmakers event
BIG ARTS Film Society is seeking entries for its Filmmakers Showcase, where the work of local film producers will be screened and the audience will have access to meet and talk with those who produced the films. The screenings will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Full Story
Downtown museum to design for national gymnastics tournament
The United States Gymnastics Federation will host its National Championships in Hartford, Conn., from Aug. 11 – 14. Art of the Olympians has been chosen to design the “look of the games.” Full Story
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