tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51582783002999135092012-02-07T14:03:41.181-05:00This is a soundboard for the artists on and around Ft. Myers Beach. It's run by Mark List. You can reach him at beachniks@gmail.com. To get notified by email of any new postings add your email address in the field below.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125FortMyersBeachnikshttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-31331367494395260462012-02-07T14:03:00.002-05:002012-02-07T14:03:41.186-05:002012-02-07T14:03:41.186-05:00CALLING ALL ARTISTS: FORT MYERS BEACH<br /> FILM FESTIVAL HOSTS CONTEST FOR LOGO AND POSTER ART<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> FORT MYERS BEACH, FL (February 6, 2012) - The Fort Myers Beach Film Festival returns to Southwest Florida April 26-29 and announces a contest to choose the logo art. The winning design will be used on all Fort Myers Beach Film Festival promotional materials, including posters, ads, signs, and on the official program, with identification of the artist. <br /> Designs should reflect this year’s celebration of the return of the Film Festival to Fort Myers Beach with an emphasis on a beach theme. This will be the Sixth Annual Fort Myers Beach Film Festival. The winning designer will also receive a full-page ad in the official program, as well as two passes to all Film Festival events.<br /> All entries submitted will become property of the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival and will not be returned. Deadline for entries is 5 p.m. on February 15, 2012.<br /> To submit an entry or for more information about the Sixth Fort Myers Beach Film Festival, contact the event staff via email at fmbfilmfest@gmail.com or visit the website at www.fmbfilmfest.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-3133136749439526046?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1Z_sS0lOK0qjC2-xzHenY_RQSXM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1Z_sS0lOK0qjC2-xzHenY_RQSXM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1Z_sS0lOK0qjC2-xzHenY_RQSXM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1Z_sS0lOK0qjC2-xzHenY_RQSXM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/RCKZ6T4BFvM" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2012/02/calling-all-artists-fort-myers-beach.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-32748366416991945072012-02-07T14:02:00.002-05:002012-02-07T14:02:42.392-05:002012-02-07T14:02:42.392-05:00FORT MYERS BEACH, FL (February 6, 2012) – Mark your calendars for the red carpet arrival of film stars and starry-eyed filmgoers who will converge on Fort Myers Beach for the return of the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival, April 26 to 29, 2012. The festival will maintain the momentum of previous festivals, calling this one the Sixth Annual Fort Myers Beach Film Festival.<br /> A call for entries was issued among the film industry at the beginning of the year and hundreds of films have already been submitted.<br /> “We are getting films from all over the country and the world, including Germany and Canada,” said Mark List, Chairman of the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival Board.<br /> For more information about the Sixth Fort Myers Beach Film Festival, contact the event staff via email at fmbfilmfest@gmail.com or visit the website at www.fmbfilmfest.com<br /> ###<br /> <br /> <br /> Cindy Dobyns<br /> AboveWater Public Relations and Marketing, LLC<br /> (239) 596-9149 office<br /> cdobyns@abovewater.com<br /> www.abovewater.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-3274836641699194507?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8nGJsm4WwL5K4E5DAwr1Nr8yIps/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8nGJsm4WwL5K4E5DAwr1Nr8yIps/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8nGJsm4WwL5K4E5DAwr1Nr8yIps/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8nGJsm4WwL5K4E5DAwr1Nr8yIps/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/q0-ApZRbJCU" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2012/02/fort-myers-beach-film-festival-returns.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-43016455599496515172012-01-24T13:35:00.000-05:002012-01-24T13:35:07.461-05:002012-01-24T13:35:07.461-05:00Supply your own audio for those of you more adventuristical.<br /> <br /> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/I_DMvIllJpA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-6646252312104185025?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dI43Wm92wWOKZ_dZ1CpQZrSwi9I/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dI43Wm92wWOKZ_dZ1CpQZrSwi9I/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dI43Wm92wWOKZ_dZ1CpQZrSwi9I/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dI43Wm92wWOKZ_dZ1CpQZrSwi9I/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/kB1eWF3-L0U" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com2http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2012/01/food-for-contemplation-and-meditation.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-47424552662765576042012-01-16T16:25:00.000-05:002012-01-16T16:25:25.473-05:002012-01-16T16:25:25.473-05:00<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5UkRAH_4DLg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-4742455266276557604?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Aqw4Xx7P45j18UewqJTHgFYIHSA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Aqw4Xx7P45j18UewqJTHgFYIHSA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Aqw4Xx7P45j18UewqJTHgFYIHSA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Aqw4Xx7P45j18UewqJTHgFYIHSA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/e1nIWu2Pjc0" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com1http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2012/01/paranoid-eye.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-16888972521783432152011-12-28T12:31:00.001-05:002011-12-28T12:33:07.868-05:002011-12-28T12:33:07.868-05:00Here's the details:<br /> 1. Like Beachy Christmas, It's a Beachy Love is a series of 5 short scenes, all funny and all about love.<br /> <br /> 2. Rather than Jessie Titus coming out as a clown in between scenes, I'm going to come out as a character who interacts with the audience while trying to write a love letter.<br /> <br /> 3. At Al Durrett's request, the show is for his Customer Appreciation Dinner on Wednesday night, February 29th.<br /> <br /> 4. There will be a second show on Saturday, March 3rd in the evening.<br /> <br /> 5. Both are at Fish Tale Marina.<br /> <br /> 6. This will be a paid gig, but the sum has yet to be decided upon. I'll be meeting with Al and whoever it is he assigns to this project at the beginning of January.<br /> <br /> 7. Rehearsals will begin the third week of January. I hesitate to pick exact dates until I know who is in the cast but I'm thinking it will require 10-12 rehearsals. The beauty of these separate scenes is that not all need to be present. We're allowed quite a bit of flexibility.<br /> <br /> 8. As for the scenes and needed actors and actresses...<br /> - Wham Bam: An egotistical super hero has difficulty consummating a liaison with the sexy and eager wife of his super hero rival.<br /> Time: Present<br /> Place: A Hotel Room<br /> Length: 10 minutes<br /> Characters: A woman somewhere in her 20's or 30's, attractive, anxious and nervous<br /> A man near the same age, handsome and boringly self important bordering on pompous. He talks like an overblown superhero - which he is.<br /> <br /> - Ring Tone: A tale of what happens between the moment a woman insists a complete stranger answer her cell phone and the moment she invites him home.<br /> Time: Present<br /> Place: Cafe<br /> Length: 8 minutes<br /> Characters: Karen, 30ish, attractive (Jessie Titus is playing this part)<br /> Len, 30ish, nice looking<br /> <br /> - Open and Shut Marriage: The wife in an open marriage feels betrayed when her husband confesses he's never seen another woman.<br /> Time: Present<br /> Place: The Couple's Home<br /> Length: 10 minutes<br /> Characters: Martha, middle age (Carrie Hill is playing this part)<br /> Larry, middle age<br /> <br /> So, the show is in need of one woman to play Karen in Wham Bam. Ideally, I'd like to see the same man play both the superhero in Wham Bam and Len in Ring Tone. A second man is needed to play Larry in Open and Shut Marriage.<br /> <br /> Just so all know the entire show, the remaining two scenes are:<br /> <br /> Cindy and Julie: Cinderella and Juliet commiserate about romantic love, happily ever after and what went wrong with their marriages. Played by Carrie Hill and Jessie Titus<br /> <br /> Dating Hamlet: Ophelia dishes on the royal family while explaining why she has to marry Hamlet or die. Played by Ivy Levinson.<br /> <br /> Contact: Laurie at editor@glily.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-1688897252178343215?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Itwxg0nQNaDCE6poH0PtQrTl3ok/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Itwxg0nQNaDCE6poH0PtQrTl3ok/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Itwxg0nQNaDCE6poH0PtQrTl3ok/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Itwxg0nQNaDCE6poH0PtQrTl3ok/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/ebvn7EZc3TE" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/12/upcoming-audition.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-62422778079368307092011-12-24T15:57:00.000-05:002011-12-24T15:57:09.565-05:002011-12-24T15:57:09.565-05:00<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2_NmfjLduu8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-6242277807936830709?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3rAFzw_Enf7UNP9H6dl6ToClZk0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3rAFzw_Enf7UNP9H6dl6ToClZk0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3rAFzw_Enf7UNP9H6dl6ToClZk0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3rAFzw_Enf7UNP9H6dl6ToClZk0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/Cuv86g02YJs" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com3http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/12/rough-draft-of-matanzas-pass-movie.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-41454894471305563442011-12-12T15:26:00.000-05:002011-12-12T15:26:01.303-05:002011-12-12T15:26:01.303-05:00Time to round up the membership rolls.<br /> <br /> All founding members please submit a picture plus any bio, contact info fo I can post it on the website.<br /> <br /> Thank yew.<br /> Mark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-4145489447130556344?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/w1ZhjNVW9pxKAxqKKNDB6_uYquE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/w1ZhjNVW9pxKAxqKKNDB6_uYquE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/w1ZhjNVW9pxKAxqKKNDB6_uYquE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/w1ZhjNVW9pxKAxqKKNDB6_uYquE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/rbzdJcByBL8" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/12/bac-members-bios.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-41686513306508992122011-12-12T15:23:00.002-05:002011-12-12T15:23:56.873-05:002011-12-12T15:23:56.873-05:00TRIBECA<br /> FILM FESTIVAL<br /> New York, New York - USA<br /> April 18 to April 29, 2012<br /> <br /> In the Spotlight this week is the 11th Annual TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL, one of the world's most anticipated film events. Located in the heart of New York City, Tribeca has established itself as a not-to-be missed festival for filmmakers, having been created by filmmakers. Each year the Festival attracts heavy-hitters from the film industry and the global media, resulting in countless deals and new relationships for films both feature and short.<br /> <br /> Exhibiting around 85 features annually from the best and brightest filmmakers, every film at Tribeca has the opportunity for prime exposure, and will find an enthusiastic and diverse audience that only a city like NYC can offer. While showcasing high-profile premieres, Tribeca has also established itself as a champion of emerging talent with its New Director Award for first-time filmmakers, which comes with a generous $25,000 USD cash prize.<br /> <br /> At Tribeca, exhibiting filmmakers receive the red-carpet treatment with an unforgettable week of parties, panels, and networking opportunities that have the potential to elevate a career to the next level. Filmmakers are welcomed with open arms by a team who are dedicated to making sure that Tribeca's filmmakers get the most out of the festival experience. The Festival has just opened a special three-week submission window on Withoutabox to seek out world premiere feature films for this amazing 12-day event.<br /> <br /> Add to your Watchlist View Listing<br /> <br /> UPCOMING DEADLINE<br /> December 23, 2011 - Withoutabox Deadline<br /> Upgraded projects save $5 on this deadline<br /> <br /> MISSION AND OBJECTIVE<br /> Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff founded the Tribeca Film Festival in 2001 following the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of the lower Manhattan district through an annual celebration of film, music, and culture. The Festival's mission is to help filmmakers reach the broadest possible audience, enable the international film community and general public to experience the power of cinema, and promote New York City as a major filmmaking center.<br /> <br /> MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL<br /> Tribeca showcases a diverse range of films including American indies, international premieres, documentaries, and genre films. Alumni include such names as Jeff Nichols, Lisa Cholodenko, Seth Gordon, Paul Greengrass, Ed Burns, Alma Har'el, Zak Penn, Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady, Jeff Garlin, Tomas Alfredson, James Franco, Ricki Stern, Anne Sundberg, Cameron Crowe, and Ti West.<br /> <br /> Tribeca provides a stellar platform for exposure and is an outstanding recognition opportunity for films from across the United States and around the world. A premiere at Tribeca means the world is watching. If you're ready to unveil your feature film, submit to the Tribeca Film Festival today!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-4168651330650899212?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/H_1xxf-quUepYg1DdBXcyYCilAY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/H_1xxf-quUepYg1DdBXcyYCilAY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/H_1xxf-quUepYg1DdBXcyYCilAY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/H_1xxf-quUepYg1DdBXcyYCilAY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/LIVxXyGNKvI" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/12/tribeca-film-festival.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-24788499419416100442011-12-06T13:14:00.000-05:002011-12-06T13:14:11.930-05:002011-12-06T13:14:11.930-05:00I was thinking of holding a BAC meeting on Thursday night 7pm.<br /> Anyone interested?<br /> <br /> The agenda would be something along the lines of:<br /> Branding of the BAC (ways to do so).<br /> Ways of expanding the website so it's more valuable (I'd like a full listing of musicians, artists, studios, photographers, clubs, etc. All available resources online).<br /> Finalizing in writing what the memberships are so I can put a page up on the website and hook it to paypal.<br /> Caroling on Sunday, Dec 11th<br /> New ideas for plays/performances.<br /> Stuff like that.<br /> Let me know if you're interested in coming.<br /> <br /> Mark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-2478849941941610044?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2-PAQwKCWnb60Nrex8OWOltnd8A/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2-PAQwKCWnb60Nrex8OWOltnd8A/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2-PAQwKCWnb60Nrex8OWOltnd8A/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2-PAQwKCWnb60Nrex8OWOltnd8A/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/gJfU97muE0I" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/12/bac-monthly-meeting-thursday-dec-8th-at.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-15778875674659407242011-11-11T12:33:00.002-05:002011-11-11T12:33:48.928-05:002011-11-11T12:33:48.928-05:00Lee County Parks & Recreation invites visitors and residents to explore the ecosystem and wildlife at the beach parks, preserves and shorelines.<br /> <br /> Bunche Beach 18201 John Morris Road, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33908<br /> Low Tide Loafing at Sunset<br /> Join a naturalist and leisurely explore the mud flats to see what mysteries the low tide uncovers, and enjoy a beautiful Florida sunset as well. Bring a camera, sun protection, shoes that can get wet, bug spray and drinking water. The next walks are scheduled for Tuesday December 6th and December 27th from 4 to 5 p.m. Parking is $1 per hour or free with a valid Lee County Parks & Recreation Parking Sticker. Meet at the picnic tables on the beach for this free guided walk. Visit www.leeparks.org or call 239-533-7444 for more information.<br /> <br /> Matanzas Pass Preserve 199 Bay Rd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931<br /> Mangrove Walk<br /> Take an educational and inspirational walk through Matanzas Pass Preserve out to the Estero Bay. Learn about the diverse plant community including a maritime oak hammock, transitional wetlands, and a mangrove forest. Walks are held each Thursday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. This is a free walk and parking is free, but space is limited so come early. Meet at the entrance of Matanzas Pass Preserve, behind the Beach Library & School. Visit www.leeparks.org or call 239-533-7444 for more information.<br /> <br /> Exploring Ethnobotany<br /> Learn how indigenous plants can be used for such things as food, shelter, medicine and clothing. Find out about the historical importance of some of Florida’s plants to humans. This program is offered the 4th Wednesday of every month 9:30 – 11 a.m. The next programs are scheduled for November 23rd and December 28th. This is a free walk and parking is free, but space is limited so come early. Meet at the entrance to Matanzas Pass Preserve located behind the Beach Library & School. For more information visit our website at www.leeparks.org or call (239) 533-7444.<br /> <br /> <br /> Bowditch Point Park 50 Estero Blvd. Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931<br /> Barrier Islands Guided Walk<br /> Join a Florida Master Naturalist as they lead you through Bowditch Point Park. Learn the importance of the barrier islands, their unique ecosystem, and how they protect the mainland. Explore the beach front tropical hardwoods, coastal scrub, and wetland plant communities. Walks are held every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 am and every Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Parking is $1 per hour or free with a valid Lee County Parks & Recreation Parking Sticker. Meet on the upper patio for this free walk. Bowditch Point Park is at the north tip of Estero Island. Visit www.leeparks.org or call 239-533-7444 for more information.<br /> <br /> <br /> Calendar listings:<br /> Barrier Island Walk – Free Guided Walk: Tuesdays 9:30 – 11 a.m. and Friday’s 1 - 2:30 p.m. Bowditch Point Park, 50 Estero Blvd. Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931. <br /> For more information call (239) 533-7444 or visit www.leeparks.org.<br /> <br /> Low Tide Loafing at Sunset – Free Guided Walk: Tuesday, December 6th and December 27th, 4 to 5 p.m. Bunch Beach Preserve, 18201 John Morris Road, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33908. For information call (239) 533-7444 or visit or www.leeparks.org.<br /> <br /> Mangrove Walk – Free Guided Walk: Thursdays, 9:30 -11 a.m.<br /> Matanzas Pass Preserve, 199 Bay Rd, Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931.<br /> For information call (239) 533-7444 or visit www.leeparks.org.<br /> <br /> Exploring Ethnobotany – Free Program: Wednesday, November 23rd and December 28th, 9:30 -11 a.m. Matanzas Pass Preserve, 199 Bay Rd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931. For information call (239) 533-7444 or visit or www.leeparks.org.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-1577887567465940724?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/q0DiggDY8Jx204ZZbTCyiYhVo6w/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/q0DiggDY8Jx204ZZbTCyiYhVo6w/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/q0DiggDY8Jx204ZZbTCyiYhVo6w/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/q0DiggDY8Jx204ZZbTCyiYhVo6w/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/PreceAUg71c" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/11/free-shoreline-guided-walks-are-back.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-55628487950358082952011-11-09T13:26:00.002-05:002011-11-09T13:26:11.784-05:002011-11-09T13:26:11.784-05:00<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xHkq1edcbk4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-5562848795035808295?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JlsUia_bwGDash4QHnF0zxNnmpM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JlsUia_bwGDash4QHnF0zxNnmpM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JlsUia_bwGDash4QHnF0zxNnmpM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JlsUia_bwGDash4QHnF0zxNnmpM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/gCnpXvKMdTM" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/11/beauty-of-polination.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-8810205083338938332011-11-09T09:23:00.000-05:002011-11-09T09:23:12.847-05:002011-11-09T09:23:12.847-05:00Bonita Springs Riverside Park "Art in the Park" every Sunday from noon to 5pm. Artists and guest artists will be in their cabins working and the cabins open to the public.<br /> <br /> This Sunday there will be music at the bandstand, artist’s cabins open, and the historical society open. Come down and stroll the park and enjoy the grounds, arts, and history.<br /> <br /> For more information call 239-938-5342 or email calusaghosttours@comcast.net<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-881020508333893833?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6hDn3kOvQkCif0OJeH4-D-tGmuM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6hDn3kOvQkCif0OJeH4-D-tGmuM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6hDn3kOvQkCif0OJeH4-D-tGmuM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6hDn3kOvQkCif0OJeH4-D-tGmuM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/S5fCKxs-RiQ" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/11/bonita-springs-riverside-park-art-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-19900188908143481952011-11-08T15:24:00.000-05:002011-11-08T15:24:29.996-05:002011-11-08T15:24:29.996-05:00<b>Click this link to read the article:</b><br /> <a href="http://www.news-press.com/article/20111108/GRANDEUR/111107014/Small-town-staisfaction-">Grandeur magazine article on Elizabeth D'Onofrio.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-1990018890814348195?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Hv2SxFb1CFLBnepWbETo5q3vjMU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Hv2SxFb1CFLBnepWbETo5q3vjMU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Hv2SxFb1CFLBnepWbETo5q3vjMU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Hv2SxFb1CFLBnepWbETo5q3vjMU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/2quAQ8Phg30" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/11/read-recent-article-on-elizabeth.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-47939738013105421422011-11-08T11:07:00.002-05:002011-11-08T11:07:35.697-05:002011-11-08T11:07:35.697-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tEOBpeDxWDk/Tq7oWYSwO7I/AAAAAAAAAas/2Stb8cN0Fxw/s1600/27517_118020048246127_9175_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="270" width="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tEOBpeDxWDk/Tq7oWYSwO7I/AAAAAAAAAas/2Stb8cN0Fxw/s400/27517_118020048246127_9175_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /> Aiyb Dieng will be playing at The Orpheus Cafe on November 5th (Saturday) at 8pm.<br /> <br /> Aiyb Dieng is an internationally acclaimed percussionist best known for his work with Bill Laswell, Herbie Hancock and Mick Jagger.(To name a few) Along with his touring schedule Aiyb will be performing select live shows in the S.W. Florida area.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C3%AFyb_Dieng">Wikipedia write-up</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aiyb-Dieng/118020048246127">Facebook page</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-2229321039983454609?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/IeJ4hOz63dTGtiVLnqrqviGJNcg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/IeJ4hOz63dTGtiVLnqrqviGJNcg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/IeJ4hOz63dTGtiVLnqrqviGJNcg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/IeJ4hOz63dTGtiVLnqrqviGJNcg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/4qAXtJKsXJI" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/10/aiyb-dieng-playing-at-orpheus-saturday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-60935989670160436772011-10-23T15:33:00.000-04:002011-10-23T15:33:02.739-04:002011-10-23T15:33:02.739-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RgT2UAdokBI/TqRq_9dbqCI/AAAAAAAAAaY/X44lppEcHYc/s1600/BAC-b%2526w-logo.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="106" width="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RgT2UAdokBI/TqRq_9dbqCI/AAAAAAAAAaY/X44lppEcHYc/s400/BAC-b%2526w-logo.gif" /></a></div><br /> Hello!<br /> <br /> The monthly BAC meeting is on Thursday, November 3rd, at 7PM at the Orpheus/Surf Club.<br /> <br /> Lots to cover! Lots coming up! New things in the works!<br /> <br /> It's imperative everyone shows up for this. Check with your other BAC members to ensure they know of this meeting and plan to come.<br /> <br /> Thanks,<br /> Mark<br /> <br /> RSVP please!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-6093598967016043677?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/m8Ucq-KAQVoBpODSl27xbE_4mcE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/m8Ucq-KAQVoBpODSl27xbE_4mcE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/m8Ucq-KAQVoBpODSl27xbE_4mcE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/m8Ucq-KAQVoBpODSl27xbE_4mcE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/6gn1Gl4CAKc" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com1http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/10/bac-monthly-meeting-thursday-nov-3rd.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-67495069055239002752011-10-20T09:57:00.000-04:002011-10-20T09:57:15.734-04:002011-10-20T09:57:15.734-04:00On Saturday, October 22nd there will be a Pawsitively Awesome Howl'oween Street Market and Pet Parade! Be an Amazing participant in this Awesome Parade!!!!!!!!!<br /> <br /> Are YOU Feeling the Haloween spirit? On Saturday morning at 8AM SHARP our own Jo List will be conducting a 30 minute Kazoo Kollege for all who would like to dress up in their kookiest, funnest, craziest outfits and join the Fort Myers Beach Krazy Kazoo Marching Band leading the all star Pet Parade.<br /> <br /> This is a chance to just have a laughing, marching, kazooing good time!<br /> <br /> We have the Kazoos! They run from $1 for the basic kazoo, $2 for the almost fancy models to $5 for the Deluxe 2 horn, baritone kazoo. They all sound great and when all of the models are being played together, it is hilarious! You'll be kazooing to "When the Saints Go Marching In", "Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue", "Yankee Doodle Dandy"," 76 Trombones", "Anchors Away" and more!<br /> <br /> <br /> Fire up your silly and join in for a very fun morning at Santini Marina Plaza!<br /> Kazoo Kollege at 8:00 AM<br /> Parade participants report at 9AM<br /> Parade begins at 10:00 AM from Santini Marina Plaza to Bay Beach and back to circle the Plaza with roaring crowds and huge applause everywhere!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-6749506905523900275?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UrhsEZNA3_oDwkgbG7YYUcS1jEY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UrhsEZNA3_oDwkgbG7YYUcS1jEY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UrhsEZNA3_oDwkgbG7YYUcS1jEY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UrhsEZNA3_oDwkgbG7YYUcS1jEY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/4hOJeIcR7c0" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/10/invitation-to-some-fun.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-64573969405321665962011-10-19T09:22:00.000-04:002011-10-19T09:22:23.437-04:002011-10-19T09:22:23.437-04:00Really cool event at Big Arts on Sanibel related to the<br /> Sanibel Writers Conference. <br /> <br /> Tom Marchi,a colleage of mine at FGCU,is putting this together.<br /> <br /> Thursday, Nov. 3, FREE concert at Big Arts <br /> with <a href="http://danbern.com/">Dan Bern</a> & <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_K._Samson">John K. Samson</a>. Great singer-songwriters.<br /> <br /> More info here: <a href="http://www.fgcu.edu/siwc">www.fgcu.edu/siwc</a><br /> <br /> and here:<br /> <a href="http://danbern.com/">http://danbern.com/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.anti.com/artists/view/75">http://www.anti.com/artists/view/75</a><br /> <br /> Also, <a href="http://henryrollins.com/">Henry Rollins</a> is performing spoken word the next day, <br /> Friday the 4th, at 4pm.<br /> <br /> I know of Dan Bern--Love him. Have not heard of Samson.<br /> <br /> Thought it might be of some interest!<br /> <br /> Amanda<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-6457396940532166596?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yaZSv-Mf4FtAgZJ1Xd44ocUe0cA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yaZSv-Mf4FtAgZJ1Xd44ocUe0cA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yaZSv-Mf4FtAgZJ1Xd44ocUe0cA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yaZSv-Mf4FtAgZJ1Xd44ocUe0cA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/_O_2h2Cn1X0" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/10/really-cool-event-at-big-arts-on.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-40523593002781297942011-10-17T10:22:00.000-04:002011-10-17T10:22:50.359-04:002011-10-17T10:22:50.359-04:00Saturday morning there's a festival and Pet Parade at Santini Plaza.<br /> <br /> The (kazoo and percussion) Marching Band will march at 10am (be there at 9).<br /> <br /> Noon-time 'Habitat for Harmony' will perform, then a break for another performance, then back for another set. Over at 4pm.<br /> <br /> The BAC will be sharing a booth with the FMB Film Festival to promote the film fest and the BAC events coming up, and most IMPORTANTLY the Sisters of the Sea play. Most, most importantly, for TICKET SALES! The booth will be set up between 7 and 8am.<br /> <br /> Please,please,please, PLEASE email me back and say you'll help. This is all part of what we can to do to promote/advance arts on the beach. It's part of what we want to do to evolve the BAC into a formidable organization for the arts on the beach. Tell me you'll be there, please.<br /> <br /> By the way, there are plans to set up a venue at Fish Tale for a more permanent performing facility with it's own lights, sound. More on that next week.<br /> <br /> Mark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-4052359300278129794?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mkYfgOoB50c4zPTPmP2tiqQtg-U/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mkYfgOoB50c4zPTPmP2tiqQtg-U/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mkYfgOoB50c4zPTPmP2tiqQtg-U/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mkYfgOoB50c4zPTPmP2tiqQtg-U/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/Kqwhp_Eo7zc" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/10/saturdays-parade-and-performance.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-33023293505124493812011-10-12T12:43:00.001-04:002011-10-12T12:45:24.947-04:002011-10-12T12:45:24.947-04:00<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WK2LpUoqX6A" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-3302329350512449381?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/qFF3mBN8Aa1OFqcUNolcHseclOk/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/qFF3mBN8Aa1OFqcUNolcHseclOk/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/qFF3mBN8Aa1OFqcUNolcHseclOk/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/qFF3mBN8Aa1OFqcUNolcHseclOk/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/WdIZKNd3qxQ" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/10/really-well-done-video-on-sharks-youll.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-92129883706777270762011-10-11T12:15:00.005-04:002011-10-11T12:24:48.505-04:002011-10-11T12:24:48.505-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4_hMI_dGrqM/TpRtNfJRqMI/AAAAAAAAAaI/5FnT3fWyo6g/s1600/Sis-of-the-Sea-ad-556.tif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="262" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4_hMI_dGrqM/TpRtNfJRqMI/AAAAAAAAAaI/5FnT3fWyo6g/s400/Sis-of-the-Sea-ad-556.tif" /></a></div><br /> <text-align: center;"><br /> <form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"><br /> <input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="EWNFU3ZTL7NM2"><br /> <table><tr><td><input type="hidden" name="on0" value="Sisters of the Sea">Sisters of the Sea</td></tr> <tr><td><select name="os0"><br /> <option value="Sydney Berne Davis">Sydney Berne Davis $20.00</option><br /> <option value="Paint the Beach">Paint the Beach $30.00</option><br /> <option value="Holiday Inn beach">Holiday Inn beach $30.00</option><br /> </select> </td></tr> </table><input type="hidden" name="currency_code" value="USD"><br /> <input type="image" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!"><br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"><br /> </form><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-9212988370677727076?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UKZHIb0OoljEUybUtCvc3MQsQOY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UKZHIb0OoljEUybUtCvc3MQsQOY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UKZHIb0OoljEUybUtCvc3MQsQOY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UKZHIb0OoljEUybUtCvc3MQsQOY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/Jy5AetzyiIM" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/10/buy-your-tickets-online-for-sisters-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-12123248454484393172011-10-11T11:01:00.000-04:002011-10-11T11:01:08.659-04:002011-10-11T11:01:08.659-04:00The Kiwanis Club of Riverdale is pleased to announce that the <b>Sixteenth Annual Kiwanis Medieval Faire</b> will be held on the <b>second and third weekends in January 2012</b>, being the 14th & 15th and the 21st & 22nd at <b>Lakes Regional Park</b> on Gladiolus Drive. The park is located between Summerlin Road and US 41, and is easily accessible from anywhere in Southwest Florida.<br /> <br /> The entrance fee is $15 for adults, $5 for children under 13, and toddlers are admitted for free. The Faire hours are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. There is ample free parking at the park, as well as ATMs at the gate and inside the faire grounds.<br /> <br /> The Faire will feature Jousters, Jugglers, and Minstrels: a Human Chess Match to Sharpen the Wits, Games to Challenge your Skills, Rides to make your Heart race, and Merchants from the Ends of the Earth with Wares both Rare and Unique, all in an air of Nobler Times when Chivalry was in Full Flower. We feature Men in Tights, Bawdy Wenches, Lords & Ladies, Rogues & Rapscallions. All weapons must be sheathed and peace-tied, no unmasked blades will be permitted.<br /> <br /> There will be Food and Drink fit for a King, and Entertainment to Divert the Mind and Soothe the Humors. Kiwanis Club of Riverdale will be hosting a Beer Tent with covered seating and live entertainment, so come enjoy Ale, Wine, or Meade, a Song, and the Atmosphere! We invite you to Join us in this Celebration of an Age of Pageantry and Nobility, of Valiant Causes and Noble Deeds.<br /> <br /> Please add this event to your schedules, and if you would like video or images of last year's faire, please contact the Faire Chairman Terry Short at 693-8036, or see our website at www.medieval-faire.com.<br /> <br /> This Faire is the Sixteenth annual fund raiser of the Riverdale Kiwanis Foundation. All proceeds support various children’s projects in Lee County, such as the, Adopt-a-School program, seasonal food baskets, in addition to many others. All money raised here stays here and is used for local projects to benefit the community. Kiwanis is a 501 (c) 3 not for profit organization, and all donations are tax deductible.<br /> <br /> OUR ENTERTAINERS<br /> King Oliver - Ruling Monarch<br /> New Riders of the Golden Age - Jousting on Horseback<br /> Emrys Fleet "The Rat Catcher" - Comedy and Rat Pucking<br /> Merry Mischief - Music & Mischief<br /> Empty Hats - Celtic Music, Original and Traditional<br /> Royal Chessmen - Royal Court & Cast of Characters, Live Combat & Chess Match<br /> Music Menagerie - Music and Song<br /> Giacomo the Jester - Comedy, Juggling & Rope Walking<br /> The DaVinci Brothers presents - "Making Meatballs, an Opera"<br /> It's Unbelievable - Magic and Comedy<br /> Barely Balanced - Juggling and Tumbling<br /> Wenches O' the Wash Pit - Comedy Wash Wench Show<br /> Johnny Phoenix Fire Walker - Escape Artist, Comedy<br /> Aseem the Moor - Character of Mystery<br /> The Harpies - Harp & Song<br /> Maggie Sweetmeet - Comedy<br /> Shelly Nock-acrobatics<br /> Will the Fiddler<br /> Robert Hawk<br /> Pookie the Fairy<br /> As well as the Usual Suspects<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-1212324845448439317?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/e8nm1LhMS7lHqWGXMkucXb37vRE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/e8nm1LhMS7lHqWGXMkucXb37vRE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/e8nm1LhMS7lHqWGXMkucXb37vRE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/e8nm1LhMS7lHqWGXMkucXb37vRE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/CEsC8XHeoXA" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/10/sixteenth-annual-kiwanis-medieval-faire.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-44310697325790919262011-10-07T16:35:00.004-04:002011-10-07T16:42:46.067-04:002011-10-07T16:42:46.067-04:00Okay, the preliminary website's up.<br /> <br /> The new logo - how'sit look?<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n0Bi11z4Gc4/To9i8h_8BpI/AAAAAAAAAaA/-p-WyQsBExM/s1600/BAC.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="85" width="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n0Bi11z4Gc4/To9i8h_8BpI/AAAAAAAAAaA/-p-WyQsBExM/s320/BAC.gif" /></a></div><br /> I've still got to figure out how to get PayPal up on the site to sell tickets.<br /> If anyone has any skills in this area please contact me. I'm yyyyeeeeaaars out of practice and don't seem to have all the time to do the stuff on my plate.<br /> <br /> So here it is: <a href="http://beachartscooperative.org">beachartscooperative.org</a><br /> <br /> Mark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-4431069732579091926?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7dENpmdpRR7J54gMGZa9-r_nqVY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7dENpmdpRR7J54gMGZa9-r_nqVY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7dENpmdpRR7J54gMGZa9-r_nqVY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7dENpmdpRR7J54gMGZa9-r_nqVY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/V15KZaD3CgE" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/10/bac-website-is-up.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5158278300299913509.post-74754947137601761302011-10-07T10:05:00.001-04:002011-10-07T10:05:25.590-04:002011-10-07T10:05:25.590-04:00Apple cider vinegar -- is a natural diuretic and helps maintain potassium levels.<br /> <br /> Artichoke -- natural diuretic<br /> <br /> Asparagus -- contains asparagines, a chemical alkaloid which helps flush the kidneys.<br /> <br /> Beets -- attacks floating body fat and fatty deposits.<br /> <br /> Brussels sprouts -- cleanse the cell and stimulate thought kidneys and pancreas.<br /> <br /> Cabbage -- breaks up fatty deposits.<br /> <br /> Carrots -- speeds up metabolic rate and helps remove fat and waste from the body.<br /> <br /> Cranberry juice -- aids in the removal of excess fluid from the body.<br /> <br /> Cucumber -- stimulate the kidney and aid in the removal of uric acid.<br /> <br /> Dandelion And Dandelion Leaf -- natural diuretic, and leaf key aides in the detoxification of the urinary tract.<br /> <br /> Green tea -- natural diuretic and has been used for centuries in China.<br /> <br /> Fennel -- has a calmative and diuretic property.<br /> <br /> Horseradish -- speeds up the metabolism and helps eliminate fluid.<br /> <br /> Lettuce -- aids in metabolism and flushing of toxins from the system.<br /> <br /> Nettle -- has natural diuretic properties.<br /> <br /> Oats -- contains silica in natural diuretic.<br /> <br /> Tomatoes -- are rich in vitamin C that aids metabolism in the release of water from the kidneys.<br /> <br /> Watermelon -- natural diuretic helps increased urination.<br /> <br /> Parsley - rids body of mucous<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5158278300299913509-7475494713760176130?l=beachniks.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_Dvk6TLNwFuhwsk3kQhQCtnDPPM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_Dvk6TLNwFuhwsk3kQhQCtnDPPM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_Dvk6TLNwFuhwsk3kQhQCtnDPPM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_Dvk6TLNwFuhwsk3kQhQCtnDPPM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FortMyersBeachniks/~4/JycLy6rPPsg" height="1" width="1"/>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536683531035710002noreply@blogger.com0http://beachniks.blogspot.com/2011/10/natural-diuretics.html