I Love It When You Talk Retro
T HE AMERICAN LANGUAGE IS A RICH AND COLORFUL thing, full of strange words and T unusual phrases. "One thing I like about language is the way it reflects our culture, our social history," says writer Ralph Keyes (his last name rhymes with eyes.) "There's just endless variation and I think revelation about ourselves in the way we speak, the words we use. Full Story
Dumbing down: Where will it stop?
In April, Ralph Keyes wrote an opinion piece that ran in Editor & Publisher, a trade magazine for journalists. Then all hell broke lose. He suggests journalists should stop using retrotalk, claiming it alienates young readers. Full Story
Teen troupe turns 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' into their scene
"Thoroughly Modern Millie," The Naples Players' summer musical blockbuster, continues in a new incarnation as the teens of KidzAct present "Thoroughly Modern Millie, Teen Version" Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7, 8, and 9, in Blackburn Hall at Sugden Community Theatre. KidzAct is the youth company of The Naples Players. Full Story
True story: Myra Janco Daniels married a Mad Man
ARTS COMMENTARY
As you probably know, "Mad Men," the AMC cable series about advertising executives in the late 1950s and early '60s, is hot. In 2008 it won an Emmy Award for best drama series and six Golden Globes. It begins its much-anticipated third season Sunday, Aug. 16, and the recently released DVD of the second season has been flying off the shelves. Full Story
Volunteers help The Conservancy keep with its mission to take care of our wildlife
As I reflect on the past six months, I realize how fortunate The Conservancy of Southwest Florida's Wildlife Clinic is to have the support of its many volunteers, members and the local community. A few of the kind acts that come to mind involve concerned rescuers who have helped us treat the area's injured, orphaned and sick wildlife. Full Story
HOROSCOPES
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your pride could get in the way of admitting you might have erred. Best to 'fess up now before a small mistake turns into a big misunderstanding. Make the weekend a special family time. Full Story
'The Ugly Truth'
"The Ugly Truth" is an example of how not to make a romantic comedy. There's not one line, scene, sequence or circumstance that isn't straight out of the traditional rom-com playbook, which makes the movie so unoriginal you'll feel like you've seen it hundreds of times before. That's because you have. Full Story
CAPSULES
'Humpday' (Mark Duplass, Joshua Leonard, Alycia Delmore) Two lifelong (and heterosexual) guy pals (Duplass and Leonard) plan to make a gay porno in the name of art. The idea is to explore what happens when straight guys attempt have sex, and to an extent the script succeeds in exposing homoerotic fear and awkwardness. Full Story
Orchid society will hear from expert
The Southwest Florida Orchid Society will hold its monthly meeting Monday evening, Aug. 10, at the Rutenberg Eco Living Center at Rutenberg Park, 6490 South Point Blvd., Fort Myers. Full Story
New Chess Club says it's your move
The newly formed Southwest Florida Chess Club invites players of all ages and abilities to gather at Books-A-Million at Mercato from 1:30-5 p.m. on Saturdays. Club founder Greg Gordon says USCF members and non-members are welcome, as are novice, intermediate and expert players, for causal and tournament play. For more information, call Mr. Full Story
Sweet Art Gallery exhibit goes to the dogs
"Dog Day Afternoon," an exhibit celebrating pets and people, opens at Sweet Art Gallery with a reception from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. Canine treats from Woof Gang Bakery and adoptable dogs from Animal Oasis will be available. Donations will be collected for local shelters. Full Story
North Collier park hosts art exhibit
Works by Naples artist Elizabeth Smith are on display in the exhibition hall gallery at North Collier Regional Park through the month of August. The exhibit is a collaborative partnership between the United Arts Council of Collier County and park management. Full Story
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