LOOKING BACK AT THE SEASON ...
WHAT WE LIKED, WHAT WE LOVED, AND WHAT WE MISSED...
THERE MAY BE A SHOW OR TWO left, but the 2008-2009 season is rapidly coming to an end. Those in the arts venues breathe a sigh of relief, announce their upcoming lineups and plan their summer vacation Full Story
See it, hear it: TheatreZone brings 'The Who's Tommy' back to town
Sometimes the best art comes out of the strangest ideas. Take "Tommy," for example. The Who's 1969 rock opera tells the story of a boy who's traumatized when he sees his mother having sex with another man. Tommy becomes catatonic: deaf, blind and mute. He's further traumatized when sexually abused by Uncle Ernie. Full Story
'True Story' is a delightful entertainment pig-out for all ages
Whoever coined the phrase, "There are two sides to every story" couldn't have anticipated "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs." But it's a perfect example of the adage. It's also a perfect example of what children's theater should be: fun, lively, and NOT insulting to the intelligence. Full Story
Foundation continues reaching out to nonprofits serving Immokalee
The leadership of the Community Foundation of Collier County continues to demonstrate its concern for and willingness to help the people of Immokalee. Full Story
A community foundation grand update from Grace Place for Children & Families
The Community Foundation of Collier County awarded a $10,000 grant to Grace Place for Children & Families in 2008 to help provide one part-time employee to expand and improve adult literacy volunteer training and support and to enhance curriculum development, student assessments and progress outcomes, and two parttime bilingual aides (one Creole-speaking, Full Story
HOROSCOPES
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your creativity continues to run high and helps guide you to make some fine choices in the work you're doing. Keep the weekend free for those special people in your life. Full Story
'The Food of a Younger Land'
By Mark Kurlansky (Riverhead Books, $27.95)
Award-winning food writer Mark Kurlansky discovered the files of "America Eats" in the Library of Congress by accident. The research had been abandoned by members of the Federal Writers Project, one of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal programs that provided work to thousands of unemployed writers during the Great Depression. Full Story
'The Hangover'
It's a feeling that doesn't happen very often, but every once in a while a movie strikes you as an instant classic. "The Hangover" is such a movie. And I don't mean classic in the "Citizen Kane" sense. I mean it in the guy humor, absolutely hilarious, wife-would-kill-you-if-sheknew sense. Full Story
CAPSULES
'Easy Virtue' (Jessica Biel, Ben Barnes, Kristin Scott Thomas) In 1920s England, cultures clash when a son (Barnes) returns to his parents' (Thomas and Colin Firth) country estate with an American wife (Biel). Biel is a bit out of her element in the lead, but that's not the problem here. Full Story
Cirque Du Soleil brings 'Saltimbanco' to Germaine Arena
Cirque du Soleil's "Saltimbanco" arena tour stops at Estero's Germain Arena for a limited engagement from July 8-12. The world premiere of "Saltimbanco" was held in Montreal on April 23, 1992, and featured a cast of 36 performers. Full Story
Seven photographers see the light for exhibit at hospital
The Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center presents "Looking at Light," a photography exhibition at Physicians Regional Medical Center-Pine Ridge. The artwork helps create a therapeutic and healing environment for patients, visitors and staff. The works are for sale, and 10 percent of the proceeds benefit the medical center. Full Story
Village Days on the 20th celebrate 20 years for Venetian Bay center
The Village on Venetian Bay has added children's activities to the Saturday, June 20, Venetian Days celebration. Adult actors from The Naples Players' KidZAct outreach program will perform "Jack and Jill and the Beanstalk" at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Full Story
Waterside Shops, C'mon join hands for fun, free educational programs
Waterside Shops and the Children's Museum of Naples are pairing up once a month for free educational and outreach programs featuring hands-on activities for children ages 4-8. Programs are held in the pavilion at Waterside Shops from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second Saturday of each month through September. Full Story
This week on WGCU-TV
Tune in to WGCU-HD 30.1/Cable 3 and 241 for:
. THURSDAY, JUNE 11 8 p.m., " Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop." The spotlight shines on the musical artists and their protest messages from 1965 through 1969. . FRIDAY, JUNE 12 8:30 p.m., Connect! " Wellness. Full Story
Summer classes set for FGCU's Renaissance Academy
Summer school starts soon at the Renaissance Academy of Florida Gulf Coast University. Beginning July 1, classes take place in the FGCU Naples Center at 1010 Fifth Avenue South. Most classes meet once a week through the month; some meet less often. For cost, registration and more information, call 590-1095 or 590-1088, or go to https://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu. . Full Story
Collier kids can 'Learn and Grow' at summer camp
"Learn and Grow" is the theme of summer camp this year with Collier County Parks and Recreation. "Camp is an American tradition, and we will not disappoint," says Jeanine McPherson, chairman of the program and supervisor at Veterans Community Park. "Our theme transports kids back through history so they learn and have fun. Full Story
Third Street South Cooking School classes start at Ridgway Bar & Grill
Tony Ridgway's mission to educate food lovers about how to become more informed restaurant diners, improve home cooking and become expert grocery buyers are the guiding principles behind this summer's Third Street South Cooking School. The chef and owner of his namesake restaurant is leading a series of six Saturday morning classes at Ridgway Bar & Grill. Full Story
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