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Category: Arts & Entertainment

Photo: Fiesta Tulips
Fiesta Tulips by Nancy Morgan
Nancy Morgan | Special to the Spotlight

Sharing an Uncommon Interest

June 1, 2013 | Comments (0)

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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Stealth by Derrick Crossland
Derrick Crossland | Special to the Spotlight

Co-op Gallery Succeeds in New Home

April 28, 2013 | Comments (0)

  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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Bobby Carcassas, “Mr. Cuba Music”, founder of the Havana International Jazz Festival, delighted visitors invited to his son’s home.

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The Arts in Cuba

April 14, 2013 | Comments (0)

      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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Thompson Square Entertains at Celebrate Bonita 2013

Thompson Square Entertains at Celebrate Bonita 2013

March 28, 2013 | Comments (0)

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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Sasha Swingin in St. Kitts 30”x44”
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Artist Spotlight | Sharon Erbe’s Art Legacy

March 28, 2013 | Comments (0)

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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Bonita Springs Village Band

Bonita Springs Village Band

March 16, 2013 | Comments (0)

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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Sara Haydeka will perform at the CREW concert March 23.

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Everglades Camping, Tree Climbing, Swamp Buggy Rides and Music at CREW Concert in Riverside Park

March 15, 2013 | Comments (0)

    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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Helen Shulman in her North Naples studio

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Beyond the Horizon

March 14, 2013 | Comments (0)

        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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Ken Conger

Artist Spotlight | Capturing Wildlife Around the World

March 1, 2013 | Comments (0)

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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Billy Elliot the Musical – A Treat for the Whole Family

Billy Elliot the Musical – A Treat for the Whole Family

February 16, 2013 | Comments (0)

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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