This Summer's Musts
SOAK UP SOME GOOD READS OAK S WITH THE RAYS THIS SEASON WIT
O K, IT'S SUMMER. Traditionally, time to hit all those books you've been meaning to read. "War and Peace." "Finnegan's Wake." "Gravity's Rainbow." "Crime and Punishment." Yeah, right. Who are you kidding? Here's a look at some good beach reads for the summer. Full Story
Cool! Three films for $3 at 3 p.m. every Monday at Six Degrees
Recognizing that the heat of the day is a great time to take in a movie matinee, Six Degrees Exhibitions along the dockside boardwalk at Tin City invites film aficionados into its air-conditioned comfort to watch three independent shorts at 3 p.m. every Monday. Admission is, you guessed it, $3. Full Story
Crossbows, big hair and choking: Awkward family photos
Somewhere in our history, we all have photos we'd rather no one else see. I'm not talking about wild-weekend-atthe hotel, "Oh, don't worry, no one will ever see these" photos. (Though really, you should know better.) And I'm not even talking junior high portraits, weird-fashion-craze-of-the-moment photos where you think you look so cool, or photos with an ex. Full Story
Center for Nonprofit Excellence programs designed to help board members, executives be their best
In uncertain economic times, the essential services of nonprofits are critical to any community. Now more than ever, the goal of a nonprofit board is to help the organization perform with maximum effectiveness. Full Story
HOROSCOPES
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A vacation choice seems less interesting than when you first made it. Could it be a matter of the place or the people going with you? Find out before you consider a change of plans. Full Story
'Rescue Ink'
By Rescue Ink, with Denise Flaim (Viking, $25.95)
If your idea of an animal lover is a sweater-clad grandma crocheting doilies for her cats, get ready to have your mind blown. These animal advocates are steak-chomping, dirty-joketelling, tattoo-covered bikers who look like they could crush a windpipe... with the same hands they use to gently stroke the tiniest kitten. Full Story
'The Proposal '
For some, the desire to see "The Proposal" is based solely on the fact that Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock are naked together in a bedroom scene. Fair enough, though you should prepare for disappointment. Full Story
CAPSULES
'Food, Inc.' (Eric Schlosser, Michael Pollan, Barbara Kowalcyk) This documentary explores the nasty inner workings of the business of the food industry, with enough cruelty-to-animals and horrible toxins/chemicals material to make you never want to eat again. There are a few heavy-handed segments (a food activist's son dying from E. Full Story
FGCU Renaissance Academy summer classes begin July 1
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 Ave. South. Most classes meet once a week through the month; some meet less often. For cost, registration and more information, call 425- 3272 or go to https://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu. Full Story
This week on WGCU TV
. THURSDAY, JUNE 25 8 p.m., "Brain Fitness Program" Learn how to get your brain in better shape by driving beneficial chemical, physical and functional changes. . FRIDAY, JUNE 26 8:30 p.m., "Untold Stories Paradise? Full Story
Celebrate Independence Day
Here are some Fourth of July activities around the area: • Miromar Outlets and Germain Arena present the 10th annual fireworks show in celebration of Independence Day on Friday, July 3. Children's activities will begin at 5:30 p.m. The Southern Extreme Water-Ski Team will perform at 6 and 7:30 p.m., and the fireworks will begin at dusk. Full Story
Let a pro help you polish your act
Veteran director and actress Joan Wood conducts an Acting Tools Workshop at 3 p.m. every Wednesday at Six Degrees Exhibitions. The informal session is designed to help performers and public speakers polish their acts and build their self-confidence. Full Story
Photos, artifacts in airport exhibit celebrate 'Children of the Everglades'
"Children of the Everglades," a collection of 1930s photographs and artifacts from Florida's Seminole-Miccosukee Indians, is on display at Southwest Florida International Airport. Passengers and visitors are greeted in the terminal building with large-scale photographs from the "W. Stanley Hanson and Robert D. Full Story
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