ASK THE ARTSPERTS by Juliana Meek and Kristine Meek Dear Artsperts: I was thinking there is the old saying that you should spend two months’ salary on an engagement ring. Is there a rule like that for buying fine art? How should I go about fitting fine art into my budget and what should I expect to spend on a painting? […]
by Laurel Meny For dozens of years now, educators and business people have emphasized the importance of a STEM-based education curriculum – one that encourages the teaching of science, technology, engineering, and math to the next generation. But, a new movement that is taking hold adds the ‘A’ in arts to replace STEM with STEAM. But, why? What […]
by Diana Jarrett GG RMV Loyal auction devotees know a thing or two about the exquisite world of jewelry sales. Where else can one glimpse such jaw-dropping arrays of rare, important jewelry by designers of every era? High jewelry at auction may also have an intriguing provenance which adds to its charisma and value. WHY IT’S GOOD Buying at auction […]
Naples, FL – December 26, 2016 – Entrepreneur, writer, speaker and humorist Randall Kenneth Jones released his book titled SHOW ME on November 15th. Ten years in the making, SHOW ME is a compilation of interviews and whimsical anecdotes that showcase unexpected lessons from Jones’ screwball life juxtaposed against the humor, pathos and wisdom gleaned from his conversations with celebrities, business leaders, […]
by Sandra Lee Buxton A new year and a new attitude, or maybe just a new perspective. I decided to make this Conflict Resolution Month perhaps you’ll take up the cause as well. We’re all familiar with conflict, have experienced it and dealt with it differently with each passing decade of life. What was a […]
The David Lawrence Center, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not for profit mental health and addiction treatment facility serving children, adults and families, will host its 2017 annual fundraising gala “Magical Musical Tour – Dancing Through the Decades,” on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Beach Resort (280 Vanderbilt Beach Rd) in the main ballroom. […]
by Kelly G Cooper IN THE BEGINNING Gene Reeves grew up on a farm on the outskirts of Houston, Texas. As an only child he learned how to entertain himself whether it was collecting stones and gems or playing the guitar, he was always active and creative. As Gene matured it was apparent he had a unique talent to […]
Welcome to the 4th Industrial Revolution—the Exponential Age, where the merging of technologies is blurring thelines among the physical, digital and biological spheres and disrupting most traditional industries. And especially, that includes healthcare. We will also share thoughts about other industries which will be disrupted much the way Polaroid and Kodak went the way of […]
by Beth Brainard Executive Director of NPC While there is much attention given to traffic laws pertaining to motorists and bicyclists, little is said about the laws governing pedestrians, a category that includes walkers, joggers and runners. Some may surprise you. For example, did you know that if there is a sidewalk, pedestrians must use […]