Jacquelyn Kisic

Naples

Arts and Culture Special Projects Reporter at WINK-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

Arts and Culture Special Projects Reporter at Gulfshore Life

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Naples Art Institute hosts Childhood Classics, original illustrations

Jun 14, 2024 | winknews.com | Jacquelyn Kisic

Get ready to recall your childhood and maybe share some of those great children’s books of the past with your own children or grandchildren. The Naples Art Institute has on display Childhood Classics: 100 Years of Children’s Book Illustration. The exhibition, located at the Naples Art Institute in the heart of downtown Naples, features 120 illustrations and 100 original illustrations by the illustrators themselves.
"When people come in, they're a little bit shocked", Remedies Parlor with unique taste

Jun 12, 2024 | winknews.com | Jacquelyn Kisic

Seven years ago, Fort Myers husband and wife duo, Anthony and Tyna Swingler, opened the dark “antique modern design” store to create a wine bar-tasting experience while you shop. Located off 2541 Thompson Street in Fort Myers in the Gardnerâ€™s Park district, sits what looks to be a small white building filled with luscious greenery. In fact, it’s a “not so small” space at Remedies Parlor, with merchandise filling all three rooms and an outdoor space.
SWFL artist defines chaos and order on her larger-than-life canvas

Jun 7, 2024 | winknews.com | Jacquelyn Kisic

Bonita Springs abstract artist Mally Khorasantchi uses oil paints from her gorgeous custom home along the imperial river to find the “mysterious space” of chaos and order. Khorasantchi discussed how her artistic expressions and personal growth, with a focus on authenticity, diversity and support, really made her art into masterpieces. Mally Khorasantchi was born just after World War II ended in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Sanibel arts director documents picking up rebar from Sanibel Causeway Bridge

May 29, 2024 | winknews.com | Jacquelyn Kisic

Florida panthers have been known for looking for prey deep into the luscious woods. For now, there’s a new 600-pound “rebar” Florida Panther sitting in the green sculpture garden at Big Arts Sanibel. Shortly after Hurricane Ian tore the Sanibel Causeway bridge in half, many were left devasted on the island, including Big Arts Sanibel gallery director Wilson McCray, who decided to pitch in and help clean up the left-over scraps.
Annual Fort Myers Film Festival officially underway

May 22, 2024 | winknews.com | Jacquelyn Kisic

The Fort Myers Film Festival opened their 14th annual edition in Downtown Fort Myers on Wednesday night, featuring 92 films within the next four days. The annual festival will roll through Tuesday and features an array of original independent films. RELATED: Fort Myers Film Festival begins tonightThe excitement kicks off with a red carpet event on Wednesday for the opening film “Hellbent on Boogie,” featuring 12 international films and 92 films overall.
"We're Pine Island proud", Pine Island artist paint power poles

May 21, 2024 | winknews.com | Jacquelyn Kisic

Relaunching 20 years later, Pine Island artists have been painting power poles up and down Stringfellow Road to bring back color and vibrancy after Hurricane Ian. On Pine Island, Florida, the ‘Paint the Pole’ project aims to brighten up the community after the hurricane. The Pine Island Chamber of Commerce asked those in their community to submit their drawings for approval before painting a power pole.
"I'm so grateful candlelight is here" Gulf Coast Symphony fills venue with thousands of candles

May 20, 2024 | winknews.com | Jacquelyn Kisic

Gulf Coast Symphony holds Candlelight concerts in an effort to introduce classical musicians and string quartets to the community in a unique atmosphere. A performance like no other in Southwest Florida, with the region growing size, the Listeso String Quartet performed their unique performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Infront of 300 people. The Four Seasons was written by Italian composure Antonio Vivaldi nearly 300 years ago in 1720.
Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May

May 17, 2024 | winknews.com | Jacquelyn Kisic

After a year of construction, The Naples Players at Sugden Community Theater is set to open their door on May 31 after completing a $21 million renovation project. In 1953, The Naples Players was a growing performance group that led them to their main venue inside the Sugden Community Theater in 1998. For the past 25 years, the TNP facility was limited by $3 million in maintenance requirements that would not add any additional revenue-producing or community programming space.
PDA Arts & Design Gallery, setting a new furniture trend in Naples

May 16, 2024 | winknews.com | Jacquelyn Kisic

Husband-and-wife duo opened PDA Arts & Design Gallery, known as Public Display of Affection. The gallery showcases and sells 20 years of contemporary furniture designs. Owners of PDA Gallery, Mike and Kelly Mahigel opened PDA Gallery in the Naples Design District this past fall, a collection not like anything found with the Southwest Florida area.
Former News-Press Food Critic writes powerful memoir, "The Mango Tree"

May 14, 2024 | winknews.com | Jacquelyn Kisic

For 15 years, Annabelle Tometich wrote under the famous byline Jean Le Beouf as a food critic for the News-Press. Now, she tells her personal story in her book, “The Mango Tree.”Tometich has been making headlines with her book, “A Memoir of Fruit, Florida and Felony: The Mango Tree.”“This book is, you know, it’s a coming-of-age,” said Tometich.