Cirque Du Soleil
BY NANCY STETSON nstetson@floridaweekly.com A STOUNDED. Stupified. Amazed. Happy. That's how you'll feel when watching "Saltimbanco," one of Cirque Du Soleil's traveling shows. It'll make you feel like a kid again. It'll remind you of when you wanted to run away and join the circus. Full Story
Young thespians get in on the act with The Naples Players
Meg Pryor worries about the next generation. She's concerned that entertainment technology will hinder opportunities for children to pretend, imagine, play and create. By teaching KidzAct classes for The Naples Players, however, Ms. Pryor is doing her part to make sure that doesn't happen. Full Story
Looking back at the season
Well, season is definitely over. We're now into those hot and humid months where nothing much of note happens culturally. Full Story
Best practices for nonprofit boards
Now more than ever, the essential services of our nonprofits are critical to the community. The goal of a nonprofit board is to help its organization perform with maximum effectiveness. Through its Center for Nonprofit Excellence, the Community Foundation of Collier County offers seminars and training on the best practices of nonprofit boards. Full Story
HOROSCOPES
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You still have a way to go to bring that professional matter to a satisfactory conclusion. Meanwhile, an important personal situation could require more of your attention by week's end. Full Story
"Impeached: The Trial of President Andrew Johnson and the Fight for Lincoln's Legacy"
The impeachment of President Andrew Johnson in 1868 was one of the most turbulent events in American history. Mr. Johnson, the man who succeeded President Abraham Lincoln, was born in Raleigh, N.C., in 1808. Despite his poor education, he was elected to the Tennessee legislature in 1835 and advanced to the state senate six years later. Full Story
LATEST FILMS
Public Enemies'
Bad men in desperate times often do desperate things, and history teaches us that if the things they do are awful enough they'll probably live in infamy forever. In the case of '30s gangster John Dillinger — at least as he's depicted in "Public Enemies" — sometimes these "bad men" are actually heroes of the people, albeit in a twisted sort of way. Full Story
CAPSULES
With Sam (LaBeouf) the key to the resurrection of The Fallen (voice of Tony Todd), a Decepticon who is Megatron's (voice of Hugo Weaving) master, Autobots led by Optimus Prime (voice of Peter Cullen) must save Sam and Mikaela (Megan Fox) from certain death. It's bigger, louder and longer than the 2007 original, but not better. Full Story
Bonita art league, Promenade team up to host Artists' Studios
The Art League of Bonita Springs and the Promenade in Bonita Bay are partnering to provide the new Artists' Studios at the Promenade beginning this month. Showing business savvy in a challenging economy, the Art League and the Promenade have collaborated to create a lively combination of retail and art scene experiences. Full Story
Watercolor painting class coming up in Fort Myers
Learn techniques for painting nature from life with artist Richalene Kelsay, the current president of the Art League of Fort Myers. The class begins with a demonstration followed by one-on-one interaction and feedback as students spread out to paint what inspires them. Full Story
Local students participate in Photography Institute
Fifteen local students participated in the Schrenk Student Photography Institute Summer Workshop at the Philharmonic Center last month, from June 15-19 and June 22-26. The students were selected among students in Collier County. Full Story
120-foot-long watercolor details our local environs
Naples artist Kathy Spalding creates monumental bronze sculptures, paintings and prints featuring Florida's diverse and abundant wildlife. "Kathy Spalding: The Rookery Bay Continuum," featuring a 120-foot-long watercolor painting, will be on exhibit July 25-Sept. 12 in the Frederick O. Watson Gallery at The von Liebig Art Center. Full Story
Save your calories for Taste of Coconut Point
Work up an appetite and then head to Coconut Point for the second annual Taste of Coconut Point from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12. Food lovers will sample signature menu items from more than 20 restaurants, including California Pizza Kitchen (jambalaya fusili), T.G.I. Full Story
KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
Don't just settle for a bench or sofa
What's the difference between a settle, settee and sofa? All three evolved from the "bench," a furniture form with a flat wooden plank seat long enough to hold two or more people. A "settle" was in use by the 12th century. It was a bench with add-ons. One type had a low back and arms; another had a high back, often with wings instead of arms. Full Story
This week on WGCU TV
. THURSDAY, JULY 9 8 p.m., "David Garrett: Live in Berlin" Virtuoso violinist David Garrett weaves an invigorating journey from classical to rock, from Mozart to Metallica, and back again. . FRIDAY, JULY 10 8:30 p.m., Connect! Full Story
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