I -3 h '- u X' " ' . »jf til "t .u t»i> „ _ . At Saturday's Diamond District dinner, ^ "h\\ owner/chef Randy Post created a tantalizing menu. j fs-G ARTS offers a variety of classes to i" ' ! iicip ?!i ievels of artists. •»• '+, "-**-•—-> \ h I* s I' ,1 |> » K i K---' -L--'''--^ .. T • SBp W "fr ,*-*V* ''"'"'' * *• ' ' • »•» o- ," - "'^ ^ " '"*".-^ ." " ' MN'i)\('iiKisr\i\\.\iii)jiih jurrvsi-\K, UCTFIUM L-UKAHI ASKOWTI/ Top: Vehicles and cyclists eagerly cross the long-awaited "C" span of the Sanibel Causeway. Antique cars officially open the newest bridge span. Middle: Getting the crowd into the spirit of celebration, the Dixie Strollers from Downtown Fort Myers River District performed "Sweet Georgia Brown." Sanibel School children recited the "Pledgge of Allegiance.g " Bottom: Amanda,, Hannah and Wendy Vogeg l of Lee County Pipep s and Drums were all excited to participartici- pate in the grand opening Boys Scout troop 119 fromCypress Lake United Methodist Church helped in the festivities F lft t iht J Y Jh Michaudpate in th, eAndre granwd openingNewman. Boys Scout troop 119 from,Cypress Lake United Methodist Church helped in the festivities. From left to right: Jesse Young, John d Scout Ma^r;^^ -.• '&i&v£&U\^•• work Mi ".wired - Autism' b\ Bea u-jr Pappas woikshopb are \er> choice, as her hobby became a She is a committed life- Pappas. one of BIG ARTS favorite popular - become a Pappas student passion and a profession. Now, long learner. "I regret the instructors, has just garnered the and make your own works of art! more than 40 years later, her work stubbornness that prevent- coveted Cutting Edge Award for Even beginner students leave is in collections here and abroad, ed me from learning more 2007 from the International her BIG ARTS classes, Collage and she admits that painting and when I was younger," Society.of Experimental. Artists. with Heat and Experimental thinking about painting when Pappas said. "If I could For Pappas, the award is extra Painting, with confidence in their there isn't time to paint are con- come back in another life, special because, all of her idols are abilities because Pappas leads stants in her life. I would like to come back in this group. She was also award- with humor and skills that guide This award-winning artist has as myself. I have not fin- ed' a Signature Membership from students in creating their own been teaching for more than 25 ished learning. ISEA. The 1SEA is an organiza- works of art. Students can leave, a years in Florida and New England. "George Washington tion dedicated to supporting inno- two-day Pappas workshop with She loves learning and discover- type truthfulness is my \.ni\e artists, from around the several completed works - a rare ing new techniques, which she most marked trait and my world who march Jo the beat of a treat for a budding artist. Her turns into teaching opportunities. most marked fault," different drummer. This year's encouragement and honest cri- Pappas"students learn from her to Pappas continued. "I ISEA's 17th annual Juried tiques of students' work help them be brave and experiment, because deplore lying." While her Exhibition was held August 11 build confidence in their abilities, experiments can turn into what most admired historical through September 9 at the Santa ieek artistic risks and grow as she calls happy accidents. Pappas' figure may be truthful Cruz Art League in Santa Cruz. uitlsts. approach to art is much like her George Washington, the California. Ever since the birth of her first idea of perfect happiness: "I tried person she admires most is A Sanibel resident v. hme work child when hei pediatrician sug- most of my life to be perfect so I her daughter. "My daugh- can be seen on Sanibel at Hirdie gested she take up a hobby, Bea can tell you for sure, there is noth- ter is a single working Girdie Gallery and at se\eral BIG Pappas has been painting. A good ing perfect. Nature didn't intend it mother of a severely autis- SPECIAL TO THE ISLANDER ARTS exhibits throughout the suggestion and an excellent that way," she said. tic eight-year old son. She Bea Pappas with ISAE Cutting is my hero," Edge Award winner "Miswired - Pappas said. Autism." Read com- •O plete class descrip- ing workshops and events at BIG tions of Bea Pappas ARTS, to purchase tickets, or to workshops at BIG sign up for workshops, stop by ARTS, including the BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road new Watercolors: Sanibel, call (239) 395-0900, e- Painting from Within mail [email protected], or log on at www.bigarts.org. ' to www.bigarts.org. For further infor- mation about upcom- Take a break - and take a trip to S s ' f?™eliY The Double Nichol) •a pa- ra U i „ Plenty of Parking-Plenty of Dock..by car or by boat..a trip to Woody's is only minutes away!* *Timcbased oh island living, actual time may vary depending on how far from paradise youcurrently are ! ICW Marker 13 to the Monroe Canal GPS: N26 30'262' W082 04' 966' Call Ahead Seating Available For . Parties Of Eight Or More Florida's #1 Furniture Store Shop Our Beautiful OUTDOOR 30,000 sq. ft. 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T ' ' - ' \ n i it I J> i Wll •*• 3 era to a close n A large variety of oil, President, Peter Zell is acrylic, pastel and digital exhibiting his luminous ft paintings by members of .. To go ; plein air landscapes and a Sanibel-Captiva Art League representational still life FT are currently on view at What compositions that con- Sanibel Public Library. The Sanibel-Captiva Art tain strong abstract library staff welcomes resi- League exhibit 3 design elements. The a. dents and tourists to use the Where thickly-applied colors as services and facilities and to Sanibel Public make his paintings rem- view the artwork, the shell Library, . iniscent of the rich look displays, large fish tank and n 770 Dunlop Rd. of old-world masters. X> other rotating seasonal col- More information For library hours call lections on display. Along Call the library at 472-2483. For more f? with reference materials, information about Art 3 472-2483 or for Art ft CDs, DVDs, books, maga- League write to P.O. League membership, zines, computers with inter- Box 1192, upcoming meetings and net access, etc. the library Sanibel, FL 33957 Thursday Paint-out SPECIAL TO THE ISLANDER strives to offer unique locations write: P.O. Left: San-Cap Art League artist Peter © enrichment to the communi- Box 1192, Sanibel FL Zell shows his work. Above: Artist ty and visitors. ' 33957orcall 395-4518. Terry Shattuck paints during a Paint- Sanibel resident and Art League Vice Out. mm Sanibel poet wins contest CLEAN AIR IS TRANE AIR.™ n BIG ARTS Visual Arts Committee member, Lorraine A. Vail has won the Ml Gn!y TRANE CteanEffecte™ removes up to 9.9.98% Mangrove Review/ FGCU Sanibel Island of allergens, from all the air It heats or cools. Writers Conference contest for her poem, "The Evening News: Sestina." The poem will be published in the Spring 2008 mmiijiLt Edition of the Mangrove Review. Vail will n also receive free admission to the Writers • Residential & Commercial ft Conference which will be held at BIG ml • Reliable Home Comfort ARTS October 4-7. w o Lorraine Vail is the author of "Near im*> •. Energy Saving Systems B Water and Paradise Found" (2007). She is the creator of ArtPoems, a collaborative project of artists and poets on Sanibel and is published in numerous journals. She is the current Coordinating Chair of the Expect more from your independent Trane dealci a*' Island Writers' Groups and is a member of S. Writing Group 3. o For information about events at BIG ARTS, to purchase tickets, or to sign up for Island Aire Inc. "8 workshops, stop by BIG ARTS, 900 SPECIAL TO 1HH ISLANDER C Dunlop Road Sanibel, call (239) 395-0900, Lorraine Vail is the winner of the (239) 472-1260 £5 e-mail [email protected], 'or log on to. Mangrove Review/FGCU Sanibel CAC057544 It's Hard To Stop A Trane' www.bigarts.org. Island Writers Conference contest. Dine dockside and enjoy mouth- ...It doesn't get watering delights any fresher! from the sea,*. Taste of the Islands 2007 Best Oe^'.rr* - CiTptri?*-''* K:v Time F run I 4/^-8138 LUNCH M:30\M D2NNER 5:00PM r.\Xi:OUT A\A!1.ABU [ Don't miss BIG ARTS workshops begin- ers in social work, teaching and marketing. ning in September and October: Now she has found her passion in glass fus- Clay Expressions with Gail Jones begins ing. In their professional equipped "Kaiser Monday, September 24, ] to 4 p.m. Gail Glass Design Studio," they experiment with Jones resides on Sanibel Island where she cutting edge techniques and designs.