Sanibel Captiva Sanibel & Captiva p 1 Art exhibit of Harriet Ringel's work is currently on display at the Sanibel Public Library. For summer library hours, seepage 4B. Night !J e u Night Life 3 life i'tr Show Biz 7 WexuDk wtttaf's- Ircqppmnng; a Here's a listing of all the theater, Daily listings — show.> spoils, TV Guide 11-20 am Stitrifotti, music, dance, and special movies Fishing 25 performances being held this week on the Islands and off. Outdoor Activities26 See page 4-5B Crossword 27 Frie% May 22/199S • BEMNDeR?* The Best of Captiva! DINING transported to o Opdva TZJus Cuban fishing vittage Breakfast 7:30-11 a.m. Lunch 12:00-3:00 p.m. Dinner 5:30-10:00 p.m. ..._....... w_ GOLDEN SPOON AWARD 1993-1997 for this festive event Like a fine wine the Old Captiva House has aged well since 1931. Our ambience is that of a simpler, more gracious era. In an old Florida style By FRANK WAGNER • W i atmosphere, complete with a nightly piano serenade, we are proud to Islander staff writer offer the freshest seafood, select meats and poultry. One of the first events of the Sani- PATIO DINING AVAILABLE weather permitting bel International Hemingway Festival "Papa's Day" Celebration will be The M^ffii;: ; •"••••:;'.••1'-;"-- SBGP^^ffsgS Old Man and the Sea reception and dinner given at the Sundial Beach Resort's main pool/patio, from 7-9:30 E l p.m. June 20. Reservations are now being accepted. CASUAL DINING AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT As you enter you'll immediately • The Islands' Hot Spot for Fun! be transported by the specially created atmosphere to a Cuban Fishing Village. • Crab Races - Monday 6 & 9 pm 1 Reminiscent of those tropical villages ;i 1 ! 1 > : : 1 ;\N'!.-.;' i '-' W^' .i ^|^ " - - -..--^ • Happy Hour Daily 4-6:30 pm that became a home away from home t for the young Ernest Hemingway. The ? NOW APPEARING- COMING SOON: MAY 26 -31 • ^v wiv^SHaaaB "THE ORPHANS" sounds of island music will be every- I "INFIELD" where and you'll enjoy the live enter- •NiiiiaaaaHiwBnnjUMi^Hu^^^^j" tainment surprises throughout the Adjoining Tween Waters Jnn... Captiva island evening. The evening begins at 7 p.m. with a cash bar reception, at the "Ter- 472-5161 race." It features tropical beverages and seen many great fish" Buffet. The din- Caribbean Beer for all the Great Fish- ner at poolside features irrany^o^ ermen who are present. You can also Ernest's favorites from land and sea: enjoy dry snacks (Cuban mix), fried — fresh fruit spears, fried oysters, plantains, and a fresh erudite tray with boiled clams, shrimp and chorizo, skin- jicama, carrots and beets. on snapper with citrus butter, roast pork A Master of Ceremonies will loin with papaya chutney (chef carved), open the evening's revelries with sto- seafood paella, black beans and rice, ries in keeping with The Old Man and corn on the cob, brown sugar banana The Sea theme. Hilary Hemingway will cake, honey and cinnamon sopaipilla. give the official welcome and present The cost is $49 per person, $15 an outline of the evening's events. The for children 5-12 years. Free to chil- JEAN LE BOEUF ambiance offers the perfect atmosphere dren 4 and under. A portion of the FT MYERS NEWS PRESS for guests to meet the distinguished evening's proceeds will be donated to • •••-FOOD authors, editors, agents and playwrights charitable organizations. There is a ••••-ATMOSPHERE and Hemingway family members who limit of 200 guests and reservations are will be featured during the Festival. recommended and can be made by call- ' At 7:30 p.m.—"The old man had ing (941) 472-4151 extension 3804. — Injoy OR fall service bar — fry i»r fttnews fresh Lime Marguerites find join in the Story — Uhre plane for dining & listening pleasure — Cheff*9 Specials' changing daily Telling Contest June 19, 8:30-9:30 p.m. As vote for their favorite story. The vot- part of the dinner celebration, we ing will be by applause and prizes honor Ernest's brother, Leicester, will be awarded. Entry fee is $5 per We Specialize in Private Parties who was a great story teller himself. story. • ! l Stories are limited to 3 minutes per Guests are then invited to WFW Ci^?li §€ill l$ « %&BCI-@yT round. The judging will be by mem- Beaches Lounge for a continuation Veiet ^aslsisg Higiatly bers of the Hemingway family and of story-telling. There will be an author/story teller Randy Wayne open microphone in Beaches and In- W. ©nBI drive • Saniitel • Hex? to Nuimeg Village White. Prizes will be awarded. The ternational coffees and Espresso will '/ilWifellli MC will also ask the audience to be featured. '. _ , OPEN EVERYDAY SERVING DINNER 5:30-10 pm 472-1141 -22,» 3Br Night Life THISTLELODGE Beaches Bar & Grill Broderick and untold numbers of WATERFRONT RESTAURANT At Sundial Beach Resort—1451 special effects. Middle Gulf Drive 472-4151 Jacaranda Patio Lounge AT CASA YBEL • Playing Tuesday through Saturday 1223 Periwinkle Way 472-1771 from 7-11 p.m.—Richie Bartolo • Playing Sunday & Tuesday-Thurs- Memorial Day and his island-style music. day—Loose Change, a top 40s duo. Bellini's of Captiva • Fridays & Saturdays—Tropical OnAndyRosseLane 472-6866 Breeze, a popular local reggae (Weekend Celebration Live music nightly from 8 p.m. to group. midnight. Legends Bar & Grill Friday, May 22,1998" • Friday thru Sunday—Contempo- At Tarwinkles—Comer of Periwinkle rary jazz by Mitch Mitchen. & Tarpon Bay 472-1366 Meet the Staff Party at the Banana Cabana • Mondays & Tuesdays—Jazz by • Friday & Saturday nights— Hank Scholz. Karaoke with Mellie at 9 p.m. 1st Drink Free Make dinner reservations at • Wednesdays & Thursdays—Blues Locos Grill & Cantina & jazz by Bonnie Craig. San-CapRoadatRabbitRoad 395-0245 Free HorD'oeurves Thistle Lodge & get a free Chadwick's •• Now open 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. 7 days 5-7 p.m. bottle of House Wine. At South Seas Plantation on the north aweek. end of Captiva 472-5111 • Family Fun Nites—Monday & • Mondays—Sparky the DJ from 10 Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. p.m.-midnight. • Monday Late Nite—Jam night, • Tuesdays—Southwest Florida featuring Matt Grainger. ($3 pitch- Saturday, May 23,1998 Steel Drum Band from 6-10 p.m. ers, $2 wells.) Calypso Night • Wednesday thru Sunday—The • Tuesday—Karaoke with Jennifer Danny Morgan Band plays from 9 from 9 p.m. 'til close. Island Music & Buffet 3-7p.m. p.m.-l:30 a.m. • Friday-Sunday—Loco's Late Night • Wednesdays—Family Food Fest: Party with the Locals, featuring The Buffet—$14.95 Seafood Salad, clowns, magicians and jugglers en- Oysters Fantastic Band, a 3-man Roasted pig Island R^ Fmits tertain from 5:30-9 p.m. acoustic jam. • Thursdays—A strolling jazz trio Riviera & Chicken & Island Desert is featured during the dinner hour. 2761 West Gulf Drive 472-1141 The Crows Nest • Nightly 6:30 to close—-Dan Tudor One FREE Mai-Tai At "Iween Waters Inn on Captiva Drive (weekdays) or Charles Coughlin 472-5161 (Sundays) at the piano. • May 26-31—The Orphans Portofino Sunday, May 24,1998 • Jim Ryan is back for pool parties At the Sanibel Inn—937 East Gulf Drive on Sundays—1-4 p.m. 472-0494 Island Family Day • Monday nights only—Tim Jardas • Fridays & Saturdays from 6:30-10 12-1:30 p.m. 2nd Annual & his crab races at 6 & 9 p.m. p.m.—Charles Coughlin at the piano. Island Cinema Sanibel island ^ j Fun & Sun Games At Bailey's Center—Periwinkle &Tar- Comedy Club Pddlside Island BBQ Poolside pon Bay Road 472-1701 At Loco's on San-Cap Road 472-8833 • Deep Impact (PG13) with Tea • Nationally known comedians appear X Burgers, Entertainment Leoni, Robert Duvall & Morgan every weekend at this "must" stop on Chicken, Fish l-4p:m. Freeman. Sanibel. Shows at 9 p.m. 18 & older • Godzilla (PG13) starring Matthew only. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK'1 iLunch Served 11:30 to 3:00 Mon-Sat Sun Brunch Only 11-2:30 Dinner Served 5:00 to 9:30 Sun-Thurs Dining ^Friday & Saturday 'till 10:00 pm)1 LOTTO (941)472-9200 Book 255 West Gulf Drive • Sanibel Island, Fl 33957 Many of these establishments are 1-3-16-22-30-39 (AT CASA YBEL RESORT) included in Diner'sDelight—the 1998 Kiwanis Next week: Est. $7 million Gratuity & Tax will be added to all checks coupon book which offers outstanding savings MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED when dining out on the islands. 4B • Friday, May 22, 1998 - ISLANDER '.MJTJ'IJO. duction of Rick Abbot's side-splitting com- Sanibel Public Library SANIBEL & edy, Play On, is directed by J.T. and fea- 770 Dunlop Road 472-2483 FORT tures several island favorites including Exhibits for May—In the cases: As- Betty Madonna, Clement Valentine and sorted beadwork from the collection of CAPTIVA Jene Evans. Performance schedule: 8 p.m. Shirley Emmett. Artist's exhibit: The MYERS Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with work of Harriet Ringel. Pirate Playhouse summer matinees on Sundays at 3 p.m. Special Hours: Closed Monday, May Barbara EL Mann Through May 31. Tickets are $12 and may 2200 Periwinkle Way 472-0006 25, Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9 be purchased by calling 472-6862 or stop- Performing Arts Hail Coming attraction: a.m. to 5p.m. and Thursday, May 28, 9 8099 College Parkway 481-4849 ping by the box office at 1905 Periwinkle a.m. to 8p.m.