THE MAN BEHIND THE PIGS
I F IT WEREN'T FOR JON SCIESZKA, THE WORLD would never know what really happened to the three little pigs — at least, according to the wolf. With a dash of self-pity and a heaping helping of rationalization, the wolf explains that he was making a cake for his Granny when he realized he was out of sugar. Full Story
Music to their ears: Young musicians collect scholarships in Collier County
The Naples Music Club has awarded nearly $17,000 in scholarships to college-bound musicians. Twenty-five recipients received their awards during a recital at Golden Gate High School earlier this month. The club's top scholarship, the Turiel Award of $2,000, went to Barron Collier High School student Laura Chami. Ms. Full Story
Lost and Found
By Tom Williams (Archebooks. $27.99)
Tom Williams' debut novel, "Lost and Found," is a really well done adventure story that begins in Goodland, Fla. (near Marco Island) but quickly moves to Texas. There the protagonists, Brian Pauliss and Peter Clopec, two brilliant scientists, have traveled to attend a meeting of Odessa Petroleum Consultants. Full Story
THE MUSIC GOURMET
'Mostly Mozart' just wasn't
In a decidedly misnamed concert, there was nonetheless, some Mozart. In fact, one of the composer's best known works, "Symphony No. 40 in G Minor" (commonly known as "The Great"), held court for the entire second half of the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra's recent "Mostly Mozart" program. Full Story
Moms say the darndest things! Postcards from yo momma
No matter how old you get, your mom is still your mom. Correspondence from her likely includes advice-giving, nurturing, support, updates on others' lives, minutia from hers, or questions that range from slang and how to use the computer to details about your health or sex life. Full Story
How to still make a difference in a very challenging economy
In spite of the economic difficulties that have affected every segment of our society, there are many opportunities for us to continue to help our community's nonprofit organizations. Here are some thoughts on how you can use your time, talent and treasure to continue to make an impact that's "For Good. For Ever. Full Story
HOROSCOPES
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Moving in a new career direction might be seen by some as risky. But if you have both the confidence to see it through and the facts to back you up, it could prove rewarding. Full Story
LATEST FILMS
Angels & Demons
Is it worth $10? Yes The Pope is dead. The preferiti — the four Cardinals most likely to succeed his holiness — have been kidnapped. And a bomb is about to destroy Vatican City. Who you gonna call? Full Story
National artists win awards at von Liebig exhibition
The Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center made cash awards to eight artists during the opening of the current National Art Encounter 2009. Dahlia Morgan, director emerita for the Frost Art Museum at Florida International University in Miami and member of the Art Basel Miami Host Committee, served as juror. Full Story
Readers Theater has twice as much to offer for the 2009-10 season
For the 2009-10 season, The Naples Players will double the offerings of its ETC… Readers Theatre group. A lineup of 10 "Nights to Remember" will comprise the eighth season of ETC… The group completes its current season at 7:30 p.m. Full Story
Film shot in Fort Myers
"Pose Down," an independent film shot in Fort Myers, debuts at the Lee County Alliance of the Arts' Foulds Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 29. A reception with the film's creators will follow the screening. Full Story
The stars come out for SoapFest 'Art for Autism' on Marco Island
1. Austin Peck ("As The World Turns") and a young fan 2. Thorsten Kaye ("All My Children") and his wife Susan Haskell ("One Life to Live") aboard the Marco Island Princess 3. Jeff Branson ("Guiding Light") and Walt Willey ("All My Children") 4. Full Story
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