RETRO SOUNDS
You don’t need a hi- fi or transistor radio to groove to the music of these artists today
“THEY DON’T MAKE MUSIC LIKE THEY USED TO.”
Guess again. Full Story
George Clinton headlines Fantasy of Funk music festival
Put on your favorite bell-bottoms and highest platforms and head on over to Seminole Casino Immokalee’s “Fantasy of Funk” festival on Saturday, July 21, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. The outdoor event features performances by George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, The Nouveaux Honkies, Bonerama, Glen David Andrews Band and Boogie Freaks. Full Story
BEACH READING
‘The God Box’
by Mary Lou Quinlan(Greenleaf Book Group Press, $16.95) Full Story
Mann Hall ranked No. 22 in ticket sales worldwide
Pollstar Magazine has released its 2012 mid-year ranking based on ticket sales and the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall is ranked No. 22 of the top 100 theaters worldwide. Full Story
‘Grease’ sticks to the middle of the road
ARTS COMMENTARY
If only “Grease,” playing at the Broadway Plam Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers, was as satisfying as the meal that preceded the show.
“Grease,” playing at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (through Aug. 18) is bland, but the food was good. Full Story
Famous-maker antiques are highly prized
KOVELS: ANTIQUES
Collectors prize furniture that is created by a famous maker, but antique furniture is often not identified with a label. Experts can “attribute” a piece to a maker by comparing it to other known furniture that has a label or a history of ownership. Full Story
Is it too late to send me to camp?
GIVING
Summer is in full swing and it seems everywhere I look there are signs of kids in summer camps. Parenting blogs are overflowing with words of advice for parents who are coping with kids who are miles away at sleep-away camps, and I never get tired of reading the funny letters that distressed campers are sending their parents. Full Story
HOROSCOPES
¦ CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Stepping back from a relationship problem provides a new perspective on how to deal with it. Meanwhile, watch your words. Something said in anger now could backfire later. Full Story
‘Ice Age: Continental Drift’
LATEST FILMS
Ten years ago, when the first “Ice Age” was released, Ray Romano, John Leguizamo and Denis Leary were B+ stars who deserved above-the-title billing. Now the fourth film in the franchise is the only way their names can get anywhere near a title. Hollywood can be a cruel, cruel place. Full Story
CAPSULES
To Rome With Love ...
(Alec Baldwin, Penelope Cruz, Ellen Page) Writer/director Woody Allen’s latest comedy follows different love stories in Rome, some with happier endings than others. It’s not consistently funny, but the story, which is pure fantasy, is creative and engaging. Rated R. The Amazing Spider-Man ..½ Full Story
SAVE THE DATE
It’s never too early to mark your calendar for galas and fundraisers not to miss in the coming social season. Nor is it too soon to list your nonprofit organization’s event in Florida Weekly. Send Save the Date details to editor Cindy Pierce at cpierce@floridaweekly.com. Full Story
Bonsai Society to host tour of member homes
Members and the general public are invited to attend the regular monthly meeting of The Bonsai Society of Southwest Florida at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 21, at the Support Personnel Association of Lee County Building, and a tour of four bonsai sites at members’ homes via car pools that will immediately follow. Full Story
THIS WEEK ON WGCU-TV
THURSDAY, JULY 19, 9 P.M.Queen & CountryThe Queen’s Possessions – Part 3Find out which possessions constitute “peculiars of the crown.” Full Story
Reality show seeks local residents
“Senior Prom,” a competition reality television show that follows eight Naples seniors, all over 70 years old, as they journey toward their dream dance of a lifetime, invites local residents to be part of the program during two public tapings.
Details are as follows: Full Story
Phil board member honored
Philharmonic Center board member Timothy H. Ubben, a 1959 graduate of DePauw University, is the recipient of the Ernest T. Stewart Award for Alumni Volunteer Involvement. Presented by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, the Stewart Award is the highest honor CASE gives to volunteer alumni. Recipients are recognized for exceptional overall service to their alma maters. Full Story
CONTRACT BRIDGE
Accidently on purpose
One way to describe a poor bridge player is to say that he plays so badly, he even trumps his partner’s aces. Sometimes, though, trumping partner’s ace is absolutely necessary to achieve the best result. Full Story
You are GO for insider tours
Kennedy Space Center opens Launch Control Center to public for first time in more than 30 years
It’s been seen in countless movies. A buzzing hive of high pressure from which emerged five little words that have fueled the spirit of the Space Coast for decades, “We are go for launch.”
But few have ever actually set foot inside NASA’s Launch Control Center — until now. Full Story
PAST REPASTS
Here are some capsule summaries of previous restaurant reviews:
. Agave Southwestern Grill, 2380 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples; 598-3473 Full Story
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