Stacie Krupa’s “Sassy Spicy Soulmates- Seahorses, Sea Turtles & Salty, Socialite Friends” opens on Friday, September 2, at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. for Art Walk, and the show continues through September 30. The Art Center is located at 2301 First Street, in the River District, downtown Fort Myers.

“As an only child, Animals became my pseudo-siblings. They were my best friends who never failed me,” Krupa says. “These paintings represent my best friends and all the fun I had playing with them. Painting to me is Pure Play. It’s a fun adventure every painting to see what evolves from manipulating materials. I use oils and acrylics, bold colors, charcoals, inks, iridescent mediums, wall spackling and glues to manipulate drips, washes and texture with various mediums.”

Stacie Krupa attended the University of Central Florida where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. As a student she worked in clinical environments where she could combine psychology with her artistic skills and knowledge. While she found great satisfaction in helping clients deal with addiction and develop coping and life skills, she decided to pursue her true passion. She began her education in fine art and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from UCF in 1994. She then attended a post-baccalaureate study program at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art in Philadelphia, the oldest art school in the United States, where notable artists such as Mary Cassat and Thomas Eakins had studied and worked. She later attended a prestigious graduate program at the Maryland Institute College of Art, on scholarship. She continued her graduate studies at the University of Miami, and in 2001 was awarded her Master of Fine Arts in Painting.

In 1996, she opened her first gallery, the Stacie Krupa Gallery, in Winter Park, Florida. This SoHo-style gallery was focused on providing investment level original art and education to residents and visitors in the metropolitan Orlando area. After moving to Islamorada in the Florida Keys in 1998, she opened the Stacie Krupa Studio Gallery of Art, built on the SoHo- style concept of the Orlando gallery. She recently opened Stacie Krupa’s Corner Grill Gallery of Sanibel. Krupa paints every day. Her trademark, intense gestures create large images, monochromatic shemes, and raw, edgy canvas creations that command attention and warrant repeated viewing. The sea-life of Islamorada has had significant impact on the direction of Krupa’s work over the last 11 years.

“I find my animals elegant and playful and soothing since they represent the oceanic environment that I love,” adds Krupa. “The sound of the ocean waves has always relaxed me and painting the oceanic environment and sea life is my happy.” She loves creating sea horses and sea turtles. “I find their anatomy fascinating and quirky.”

Come experience the intensity of this Islamorada artist and see what critics call her “bold, powerful, in-your-face” expressionistic paintings.

There have been others like Gone Fishin, Trans, and Pose down just to name a few. If you know of others let us know.

Relay for Life Downtown has a limited  discounted amount of tickets for the last few shows.  If you have not seen this performance you need to.  For more information about tickets contact Beth Hayes 239-936-1113 or Don Molloy 239-980-1077

The Alliance with a joint event with Gulf Coast Symphony to bring chamber music to the Foulds Theatre. Saturday, May 21st at 8PM Gulf Coast Symphony’s chamber music ensemble will perform a concert featuring breathtaking pieces by Brahms, Handel, Gould and Danzi. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased by calling 239-277-1700 and online at www.gulfcoastsymphony.org. Seating is limited.

Paint the Down Town Purple is coming again in honor of Relay for Life

Fort Myers — The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Downtown –River District is just around the corner.  The downtown will be tied in Purple Ribbon Symbolizing   their support  for the Relay for life starting May 1^st-7th   Many area businesses will have their windows painted in honor of painting the Downtown Purple.  Thank you  to those business have supported this event.  Downtown House  of Pizza,  Starbucks,Franklin Shops,Bennetts  Florida Rep and Joes Crab Shack.

. This “celebration of life” brings the Lee County community together in a unified effort to fight cancer.

Former and current cancer patients, their families, businesses, civic organizations, and the public are invited to take part in this exciting team event. Relay For Life takes place from 5:00PM on May 6^TH  until 11:00AM on May 7th at Centennial  Park.

The evening will be filled with performances by local talent like Fellow Bliss and the Hot Flashes with Lee County Commissioner Tammy Hall as a special guests. An exhibit and sale of ‘Art by Kids with Cancer’ will be featured  as part of May’s Art Walk.

Teams from companies, churches, organizations, hospitals, and schools collect donations and can win individual and team prizes for their efforts.

“Relay For Life brings the progress against cancer to the forefront,” said Don Molloy, event chair. “Many participants are our family, friends, and neighbors who have dealt with cancer themselves.

“The funds raised enable us to continue our investment in the fight against cancer through research, education, advocacy, and patient services,” said Beth Hayes. “Thanks to the generosity of corporate sponsors like 21^st Century Oncology,  Professionals in Urology , and Way –FM  the money raised by participants goes directly to the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving programs.”

Information about how to form a team or become involved in Relay For Life is available from the American Cancer Society at 239-936-1113. For more information on cancer, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit www.cancer.org.

 

they are a fun loving society who enjoy, celebrate, and take pride in their rich Irish culture.

corned beef and cabbage, and drink specials all night long.   

     Fort Myers, FL; Thursday, March 17, 2011- Festivities begin at 7pm:

NOVEMBER 20TH from 6-10PM

Alliance for the Arts – 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33919

Art Royale is a one night celebration of art displaying the most intriguing artists, tantalizing entertainers and interactive art exhibits. Experience a fantasy world of art, a campus-wide arts showcase that provokes the imagination and stimulates the senses.

BUY TICKETS TODAY!

Call (239) 939-2787
General Admission Tickets: $50

  

ROAMING PERFORMANCE ART
ROAMING PERFORMANCE ART
(time)Blazenaples By Blaze
(time) Drum Circle By The What We Do Drummers
(time) Dance Performances By Robin Dawn Dancers
(time) Branches of LifeBy Nancy Dickmon
(time) The Art of CapoeiraBy Officina De Capoeira Inc.
(time) Dance Performances By Dance Alliance
(time) Belly Dancing By Shimmering Sapphire Dancers
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OUTDOOR STAGE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
(6:00PM) Elemental AmbienceBy Eyes & Teeth: DJ – Matthew Jaworski
(7:00PM) Tona and Aloha Music Machine “Ka Pau ‘Okalani Island (6:30PM) Review”
(7:40PM) Elemental AmbienceBy Eyes & Teeth: DJ – Matthew Jaworski
(8:30PM) FINALE PERFORMANCE:
(8:30PM) Elemental ExpressionBy Christar Damiano
(8:30PM) Calling Mother Gaia & Her Elements By The What We Do (8:30PM) Musicians
(8:30PM) Fire Dancing By Blaze

INDOOR STAGE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
(6:30PM) ice of the body…fire of the feetBy Kellyn Celtic Arts Irish (6:30PM) Dance Academy
(7:30PM) Storms By Dance Alliance
(9:00PM) Middle Eastern Lyrical Belly Dance, Tribal Fusion Drum & (6:30PM) Sword Belly Dance & Solo Drum Performance By (6:30PM) (6:30PM) Shimmering Sapphire Dancers

H20PELESSBy Pam Beckman
Decomposition By Jim Brock & Team
Recycled Aluminum Can Smelting By Val Curry
Altar to the Elements By Patricia Fay & FGCU Ceramics Students
YOU on the Elemental Cover By Florida Weekly
Earthfire – Raku, Pottery & FiringBy David Hammell
Hello From Florida – We’ve Got ElementsBy Stephen Hayford
Welcome To Palm Art By Shawn Holiday
The Little Fish Who Met His Match By Ricki Howe
Dancing With the Wind By Petra Kaiser
Foucalt in Florida – The Cosmic Alphabet By Megan Kissinger
French Elemental Frottage By Ann McCarty
No Heart, No Brain, No BloodBy Dana Nicloy
Tradition On VelocitiesBy Renzos Designs
What’s Your Element By Terry Lynn Spry
Fire & Rain By Roseline Young
Can You Keep the Groove Going? By Doug MacGregor
Elemental Garden By Sterling Graham

IT’S ALL ELEMENTAL GALLERY EXHIBITORS: Susanne Alexander, Joe Arcuni, Marcella + Renzos Avila (Renzos Designs), Celeste Borah, Katherine Boren, Alan Cadkin, John Carroll, Jerry Churchill, Gael Collar, George Coughlin, Peg Cullen, Paula Eckerty, Cynthia Egan, Jess Fisher, Lydia Fogaras, Anne Friedman, Lia Galleti, Eric Greenblatt, David Hatchett, Lily Hatchett, Ray Hernandez, Ricki Howie, Gail Jones, Gabriella Lennep, Cathy Logan, Mark Loren, Doug MacGregor, Kathryn McMahon, Lourdes Mora-Shay, Sue Nelke, Kate O’Connell, Michael Pohlman, Renee Rey, James Roberts, Lori Ruhl, Carl Schwartz, Gayle Smock, Terri Stark, Sandra Talaga, Barb Valentine, Chris Vernier-Pesce, Marvin Weiner & Tara Wood.

Art Royale 2010 Sponsors: Family Thrift Center, , LCEC, Northern Trust, Gora McGahey Architects,Dr. Tyler Frizzell & Leigh Frizzell Hayes, Mr. Richard Prescott and The Bireley Family Foundation Arts Fund.

Art Royale 2010 Media Partners: 96.9 WinkFM, AmeriDry, Bonita Living, Florida Weekly, Ft. Myers Magazine, Grandeur Magazine, Gulf & Main, Gulf Coast Times, Happenings Magazine, Island Sun Newspaper, RSW Living, The River Weekly, The News-Press, Times of the Islands, Southwest Florida’s Women’s Digest.

A Special Thank You To: Fafco Solar, The Mucky Duck, Palm Printing, Red Salon & Spa, Sterling Graham