Bonita Springs – Sheila Stilin discovered Rosmaling, the Norwegian decorative art form, when visiting a craft fair in a small town in Michigan. She was immediately won over. “My first reaction when I saw it was, ‘I love it. I’d like to do that.’ And so she began classes once a week driving 25 miles [...]
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If You Go ACSWFL Art Council Co-op Gallery 8074 Mediterranean Drive, Coconut Point Summer hours starting May 9 Thurs & Sat: 10 am to 6 pm Fri: 11am to 7 pm Sun noon to 5 pm Estero –In real estate and in art, the expression holds true, “location, location, location.” Sandra Mark knew this [...]
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Havana – The American visitors took their seats at the end of the room, an intimate spare space framed by windows along two sides. Male and female dancers arrived barefoot dressed in clothes that would stretch. In ones and twos they greeted each other with an embrace or kiss then moved about [...]
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Bonita Springs – Riverside Park in the historic Old 41 downtown district of Bonita Springs is the place for live music, children’s activities, a chili cook-off, the “Chalk Where You Walk” art competition and more surprises. Celebrate Bonita 2013, Saturday, April 13 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., marks the city’s 14th anniversary and is [...]
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Naples – When she visited the tombs in Egypt, local artist, Sharon Erbe was impressed by the vibrant colors in the exquisite, ancient paintings, still there for enjoyment in spite of the passage of time. “Art is the legacy I give my children and grandchildren,” said Erbe. Her paintings are autobiographical and express her experience [...]
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If You Go Bonita Springs Village Band Band shell Riverside Park Sunday, March 24, 2 to 4 p.m. Staff Report staff@swspotlight.com Bonita Springs – The Bonita Springs band shell will be jumping on March 24 when the Bonita Springs Village Band rolls out yet another Sunday of music and strutters. That’s right, strutters, [...]
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If You Go CREW Concert & Silent Eco Auction Saturday, March 23, 5 p.m. gates open, 6 p.m. concert Mudbone and The Sara Hadeka Band General Admission $10; children are free. VIP Café $75 Tickets: on line www.crewtrust.org, by mobile phone QR code and at the gate. Bonita Springs – Swamp buggy rides, [...]
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North Naples – On a drab and windy afternoon, the bright combination art and dance studio local artist Helen Shulman shares with her spouse, a love match of 40 years, is a delight. Rolling desks and carts resplendent with brushes and oils move to open space for dancing the tango on [...]
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Bonita Springs – It’s safe to say that no one brings home souvenirs like the ones that fill Ken Conger’s suitcase. Grizzly bears, jaguars, Andean condors, wart hogs, zebras and ghost bats all find their way home. They’re digital images, of course. Ken Conger is an award-winning professional photographer. A visit with his family and [...]
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If you go Billy Elliot the Musical Naples Philharmonic Most seats $135 For tickets go to www.thephil.org or call 800-597-1900. Naples – If there is one show which you attend as a family this year, let it be Billy Elliot The Musical, playing at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts February 19 – 24. This [...]
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