SKETCHING FOR HIS LIFE
Comic-book artist hopes Miranda Mercury saves the day
THERE’S AN IDEALIZED SCENE IN Michael Chabon’s Pulitzer Prizewinning novel, “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay,” where the two lead characters — a writer and an artist — are huddled in a Manhattan office scattered with pencils, ink bottles, coffee and cigarettes while a gaggle of creative-types crank out pages of World War II-era comic books: Full Story
Family philanthropy: Sharing values, leaving legacies
GIVING
Estate planning can be about more than just who ultimately benefits from your work — it can also be an opportunity to share your personal value system with future generations. When you set up your estate plan, you have three choices about benefactors: family and friends, charities and taxes. Full Story
‘Fright Night’
Contrary to what “Twilight” fans believe, vampires are not constipated teenagers who yearn for whiney women with the personality of a damp mop. Rather, vampires in their purest, most villainous cinematic form are hunters who prey on innocent human blood. Full Story
ARTISTS AMONG US
robin cox walsh
>>When did you first discover your creative talents?
Growing up I was always making things. I’ve never known any other way to be. >>Where can we see your work? Full Story
Elisabeth Condon’s work comes to the Rauschenberg
The Rauschenberg Gallery will exhibit Elisabeth Condon’s work in an exhibit titled “Notes on a Landscape” with an opening reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. Full Story
‘Undisputed: How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps’
By Chris Jericho with Peter Thomas Fornatale (Grand Central Publishing, $27.99)
It’s honest. It’s salty. It’s laughout loud funny.
It’s Chris Jericho, back with more tales of life in the prowrestling business. And the rock ‘n’ roll business. And lots of other things, too. Full Story
Exhibit commemorates ‘Ping Pong Diplomacy’
Join the Art of the Olympians museum from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2 for the debut of the Table Tennis Showcase in the Olympic Sport Gallery. The exhibit features unique displays that tell the rich history of table tennis. Visitors will have the opportunity to watch an exhibition match featuring former U.S. Open and Florida State champion Marvin Leff and get tips on technique and strategy. Full Story
Davis Center to exhibit ‘Sassy Spicy Soulmates’
Stacie Krupa’s “Sassy Spicy Soulmates — Seahorses, Sea Turtles & Salty, Socialite Friends” opens starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, during Art Walk at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. The Art Center is located at 2301 First Street, in the River District, downtown Fort Myers. Full Story
Sherwood Pictures debuts latest movie with a message
Sherwood Pictures’ fourth inspirational movie, “Courageous,” will debut at 7 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 30, at First Assembly of God, 4701 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers. Full Story
Upcoming film fest highlighted by Flash Mob videos, Florida films and more
Like all good stories, the Peace River Film Festival will be one with many venues, characters and subplots, all woven together to ensure a happy ending. The inaugural festival is set for Sept. 9-11 at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center and Edison State College, Charlotte Campus. Full Story
FW WRITING CHALLENGE
FW Writing Challenge offers prize
One talented winner of Florida Weekly’s Writing Challenge will attend the Sanibel Writers Conference Friday through Sunday, Nov. 3-6 at BIG ARTS and the Sanibel Island Public Library. Throughout the next several months, Florida Weekly will provide prompts for writers and ask for submissions. The best submissions will be printed in these pages. Full Story
FW WRITING CHALLENGE
‘Liquid Gold’
Sheriff and side kick visit there, everyday,A tiny place out of the way,Half a mile, back in the wood.Sometimes, staying longer than theyshould.Why do they go there? Wan’ta know? Full Story
Artists sought for Peace Day in the Park
Artists working in all media are welcome to participate in the Collaborative Arts Experiment during Peace Day in the Park. Artists will meet a week before the event, 4 p.m Sunday, Sept. 11 at Jaycee Park, 4215 SE 20th Pl., Ca p e Coral.
Artists will receive a theme prompt and will be put into work groups. Full Story
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