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Worlds from Within - The pictorial visions of Alexis Lago

Oct 28, 2020 03:29PM ● By DAVID ACEVEDO

A fine-looking gentleman stands on what looks like an infinite landscape. The vast space resembling the stratosphere is endless. The man’s beard makes him look familiar, and there are birds flying around him.

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More Than a Gallery - Tower Gallery on Sanibel is a unique family of artists

Oct 28, 2020 02:45PM ● By FRANCESCA BLOCK

Walking toward the Tower Gallery on Sanibel, you cannot help but smile. The building itself is a piece of art, with its brightly painted turquoise wood panels, and its indigo blue and spring green railings adorned with cutouts of tropical fish. The smile only widens as you walk inside, where beautiful creations of a strong and passionate community of local artists are revealed.

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Out-of-the-Box Materials = Inspired Pieces of Art

Oct 28, 2020 02:07PM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELAN

Setting aside their paintbrushes, charcoals and pastels, several Southwest Florida-based artist are creating works using fewer traditional materials. Some of their pieces are larger than life, others will fit on a shelf—but all will surprise and interest those who see these amazing artworks.

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Discover a Sanctuary Within the Arts - Fall programs at the Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs

Oct 28, 2020 01:28PM ● By SUSAN BRIDGES

The Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs invites you to escape the everyday and enjoy the arts. The organization offers year-round programing to the public and its 2,000-plus members, ranging from art classes for all ages, exhibitions, film series and three national art festivals.

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Hurricane Romance - Suspense and history swirl around in the 1935 Labor Day storm

Oct 28, 2020 01:08PM

As we tip-toe our way through another hurricane season, hoping for a quiet fall, it’s a good time to find a cozy corner and curl up with a bit of history, romance and suspense to while away the dog days. You will find all these ingredients in The Last Train to Key West, a novel by Chanel Cleeton that uses the catastrophic Great Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 to generate a stormy story.

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Crossword Puzzle for September/October 2020

Oct 28, 2020 12:59PM

Try your hand at this month's crossword puzzle!

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A Moment in Time - Ramon Kingsley creates sought-after watches inspired by World War II–era materials

Oct 27, 2020 09:58PM ● By BETH LUBERECKI

Lots of kids grow up playing with Matchbox cars or G.I. Joe figures. Ramon Kingsley wasn’t like lots of kids. At a young age, Kingsley developed a fascination with the military and would use his father’s vintage airplane parts and military ammunition casings to make playthings.

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Finding Strength in the Arts - Alliance inspires through creativity

Oct 27, 2020 09:47PM

The arts have kept the world entertained and inspired in this time of great uncertainty. During stay-at-home mandates we heard neighbors joining their voices from balconies, watched videos of frontline workers choreographing dances, explored the great museums virtually and even indulged in the release of the highly anticipated screen version of Hamilton.

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The Music of Abba Makes for a Memorable Musical - And a mighty good meal

Oct 27, 2020 09:40PM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELAN

Why is Broadway Palms’ show, Mamma Mia! worth seeing? Let’s start with the Abba classics “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “SOS” and the title song—1975 chart-topper, “Mamma Mia!”—all woven into this tale of love, laughter, family and friendship.

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Pets Often Included in the Big Day! Weddings, special occasions feature dogs or other animals

Oct 27, 2020 09:23PM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELAN

Pets are considered part of the family—and that role is increasingly extended to being part of special occasions. As Dara Dunbar notes, “We do get requests for pets in wedding pictures.” She and her husband, Brendan, own Bohemian Road Photography, a wedding photography service that is based in Fort Myers and serves all of Southwest Florida.

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