Recent research shows that Improvisational Theatre games are a powerful intervention for anxiety, depression and becoming a more “authentic” self. There is a direct parallel between improv comedy exercises and practicing mindfulness. Improvisation is inherently mindful as it takes you out of your head and into the present moment through fun and interactive games. Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention […]
In September 2019, Palm Beach County saw its first-ever case of locally acquired dengue fever. At the same time, Miami-Dade County confirmed a fourth case of someone who had contracted the disease from a local mosquito. Typically seen in Asia and the Tropics, the incidence of this disease has grown dramatically in recent decades. Does that mean we should be concerned […]
There’s something for everyone at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, particularly for area residents and visitors concerned about preserving the environment that makes the area a special place to live and visit. Admission fees include full access to the Dalton Discovery Center, a 45 minute electric boat tour of the Gordon River, live programs, hands-on interactive exhibits, children’s programs, and more. […]
Naples is one of the healthiest cities in the United States. If you look around and pay attention you will understand exactly why. Just take notice of how many seniors are engaged in some form of exercise: from tennis to golf, yoga to tai chi—retirees are keeping their bodies in motion. And this exercise pays off. Decades of research demonstrates that participating in 20 minutes […]
Naples Art has kicked off the much anticipated 2019-2020 season infused with a bold renewal of their commitment to the Naples community and beloved artists. Declaring the renewal is a new logo, reflecting their refined name. Coming into focus on the commitment to their mission, Naples Art Association will now be known simply as Naples Art. For over 65 years […]
The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), the founding organization of the highly successful Naples Winter Wine Festival, has recently introduced a Blueprint Partner program to highlight strategic initiative partners that exemplify the highest levels of efficacy and accountability in serving underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County. Since its inception in 2000, NCEF has become the single largest source of funding for […]
Dear Artsperts: I am curious about how artists can use company’s trademarks in their works. I thought trademarks were legally protected. Is it okay for artists to incorporate trademarks within their art? Marked Dear Marked, One of the most famous images that comes to mind, is the Andy Warhol pop art using the Campbell’s Soup can. The company’s reaction was extremely positive. […]
The Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center presents “The Luncheon – Music of Hope & Remembrance.” The annual winter fundraising event benefits the Museum’s Education programs. This year the event celebrates the human spirit through music and art, and commemorates an artistic uprising that took place 75 years ago in the Theresienstadt concentration camp. Despite […]
With timeless furniture design, it’s said that form follows function. But what can we say about inspired jewelry design? Perhaps it’s more like form follows fantasy. At least this could be an explanation about the creative force behind jewelry designer Claudio Pino. His creations are shown the world over, where he’s celebrated for his iconoclastic design elements that transform his jewelry into sculptural masterpieces. A look at his […]
I traveled to six countries in two weeks and found their recent history to be confusing and complicated. Following the fall of Communism in the early 1980s, the Eastern European map changed, and many countries declared their independence. On our Danube River cruise, we visited the Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. The devastating wars of the late 1980s […]