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| Si Astbury's New Songs Broadcast on TRM Radio | |
| Singer Si Asbury has just become a songwriter as well, and some of his musical creations are heard on TRM Radio among other stations. Congrats Si! | |
| 07:38 Apr 6, 2013 PST | |
| Actor Danny Rawley Joins the Cast of 'RX' Film | |
| Actor Danny Rawley has been cast as Bobby in the film 'RX.' The film has shot its trailer and will begin shooting the film soon. | |
| 16:32 Feb 12, 2013 PST | |
| 'Tribute to The Ed Sullivan Show' Brings in a Full House | |
| Even though Ed Sullivan is remembered from the 1950s, apparently enough remember him and the acts on his show to see it again and again, in trubite that is. | |
| 07:10 Feb 12, 2013 PST | |
| Up Close and Personal With Artist Marc Remus in TV Documentary 'Kulturcheck' | |
| Artist Marc Remus was featured in a TV documentary. The documentary was all about Marc and his art, and the show is called 'Kulturcheck.' | |
| 20:44 Feb 11, 2013 PST | |
| Carlene Mitchell Pays Tribute to Natalie Cole for Pre-Valentine Celebration | |
| For an early Valentine's Day celebration Carlene Mitchell performed at Al's Top Shelf Restaurant. Mitchell is a tribute artist, and at Al's she paid tribute to Natalie Cole. | |
| 16:56 Feb 11, 2013 PST | |
| Johnny Ray Performs as 'Elvis' At Fiorella | |
| Johnny Ray is a tribute artist. He performs as Elvis Presley, and on Feb. 10, 2013 he entertained at the fine Italian restaurant, Fiorella in Lake Worth, Fla. | |
| 15:46 Feb 11, 2013 PST | |
| Famous Photographer Fran Reisner Invades Florida | |
| Fran Reisner travels the world, but lately Florida has inspired her writing and photography. Follow Fran on her journeys. | |
| 05:52 Feb 11, 2013 PST | |
| Fitzgerald's Pub Offers New Schedule for Dining and Entertaining | |
| Fitzgerald's is an Irish pub located in Bonita Springs, Fla. that has a new schedule now for both dining and entertaining. They, too, offer up an Irish Fare! | |
| 15:43 Feb 6, 2013 PST | |
| Howl Art Gallery Hosts Art Show and Anticipates Upcoming Visiting Artist | |
| HOWL Art Gallery, located in SW Florida, just had an art show featuring many artists. Up and coming, for their show will be visiting tattoo artist Hayden Combs. | |
| 07:05 Feb 6, 2013 PST | |
| 'Farmweek' Acknowledges Friend of Conservation Award Winner Penny Kochtitzky | |
| Agriculture TV show 'Farmweek,' out of Mississippi, reports on poultry, cattle, pork, corn and soybeans. 'Farmweek' also acknowledges Penny Kochtitzky who won the Friend of Conservation Award. | |
| 17:15 Feb 5, 2013 PST | |
| 'Pop Idols' Si Astbury Shares Recent Gigs and Interview on TRM Radio | |
| Singer Simon Astbury, who resides in the United Kingdom, has been inspired by music all his life. His appearance on 'Pop Idols,' among other shows, has him climbing the stairs of success and inspiring others who hear him! | |
| 19:24 Jan 31, 2013 PST | |
| Actress Cassidy Reyes Accepts 2013 UFTA Media Coordinator Title | |
| Cassidy Reyes, a teen model and actress, accepts the title of Media Coordinator for 2013. UFTA (United Film & TV Artists) offered her the title earlier, and it was announced that she has officially accepted. | |
| 15:16 Jan 31, 2013 PST | |
| TGIM Welcomes More Indie Films for Upcoming Film Festival | |
| TGIM, in SW Florida, met to consider more films for the upcoming film festial called Fort Myers Film Festival in Fort Myers. | |
| 08:46 Jan 31, 2013 PST | |
| 'Farmweek' Reports Mississippi Mill Will Reopen With 100 Available Jobs | |
| The TV show 'Farmweek' has a weekly show that reports on all things agriculture and livestork. These reports are important to the farmer in Mississippi and other areas as well. | |
| 20:42 Jan 30, 2013 PST | |
| Diane Lake: Guest Speaker at Aloha Writers Conference | |
| Diane Lake is a screenwriter and best known for the film 'Frida' (2000). Lake is also a college professor who teaches screenwriting. She shared, in January 2013, some of her expertise at the Aloha Writers Conference in Maui, Hawaii. | |
| 19:20 Jan 30, 2013 PST | |
| Edison & Ford Winter Estates:Upcoming Events For February | |
| The winter estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford are located in Fort Myers, Fla., and of interest to many. At this time they are announcing upcoming events that will be available at the estates. | |
| 17:50 Jan 30, 2013 PST | |
| Interview with Aloha Writers Conference Volunteer in Maui, Hawaii | |
| A writers conference, the Aloha Writers Conference, was held in Maui, Hawaii. One of its volunteers was interviewed. She shared some of her experiences at the conference and in Maui. | |
| 13:25 Jan 30, 2013 PST | |
| The Stage Reveals New Performances for 2013 | |
| The Stage is a restaurant and entertainment center that has fine dining and tribute acts. Some such Vegas style acts are those of the Beatles, Ed Sullivan, Whitney Houston, The Beach Boys, Abba and more. | |
| 07:35 Jan 30, 2013 PST | |
| Actors Jack Klugman and Charles Durning Die on Christmas Eve | |
| Two senior actors died on the same day. Jack Klugman, 90, and Charles Durning, 89, died on Dec. 24, 2012. | |
| 10:59 Dec 29, 2012 PST | |
| Reading for Film 'The Cure' Held in Southwest Florida | |
| A script reading for the film 'The Cure' was held at the home of Stu and Nancy Pepper in Cape Coral, Fla. by a team of actors who read for a variety of film characters. Next on the agenda for the film is funding and casting. | |
| 12:43 Dec 21, 2012 PST | |
| Films Under Consideration for 2013 Fort Myers Film Festival | |
| TGIM (Thank Goodness It's Monday) met at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in Fort Myers, Fla., for a viewing of new films for the 2013 Fort Myers Film Festival. | |
| 20:39 Dec 20, 2012 PST | |
| Singer Jazzlyn Little to Perform At Film Festival in SW Florida | |
| It has been announced that Jazzlyn Little, from 'The X Factor,' will perfrom at a 2013 party for the Fort Myers Film Festival in SW Florida. | |
| 18:04 Dec 2, 2012 PST | |
| Artist Marc Remus Wins Art Competition at Frankfurt's Mexican Consulate | |
| Marc Remus wins in two art categories at the Mexican Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany, on his Mayan painting. | |
| 09:21 Nov 2, 2012 PST | |
| 'Farmweek' Reports on Grains, Fruit and Livestock | |
| The weekly TV show, 'Farmweek,' reports on cattle, grains and blackberries for week of September 21st. Reporting is by Leighton Spann, Amy Taylor and Artis Ford out of Starkville, Mississippi. | |
| 05:37 Sep 27, 2012 PST | |
| British Journalist Mike Baker Succumbs to Cancer | |
| Journalist Mike Baker dies of cancer. He worked with the BBC, and he was a foreign correspondent with them. Baker died at 55. | |
| 19:43 Sep 26, 2012 PST | |
| Commander Bill King Dies At 102 | |
| Award-winning Commander Bill King led an active life. A few of his accomplishments were bing a naval officer, author and yachtsman. He lived to be 102. | |
| 07:44 Sep 26, 2012 PST | |
| Bill Doss, Co-Founder of The Elephant 6 Recording Company, Dies At 43 | |
| Musician Bill Doss died suddenly at 43. From Athens, Georgia Doss died on July 30, 2012, but his death was not announced until the following day. Doss' recording company help jump start many bands. | |
| 19:34 Aug 3, 2012 PST | |
| Political Activist Gore Vidal Dies Due to Complications From Pneumonia | |
| Gore Vidal, 86, died on July 31, 2012. Vidal was an author, screenwriter, political activist and essayist. He died at home in his Hollywood Hills home. | |
| 12:22 Aug 3, 2012 PST | |
| Film Director Jonathan Hardy Dies at 71 | |
| Actor, writer and film director, Jonathan Hardy, died at 71 on Monday, July 30, 2012. Hardy was originally from New Zealand and known for many of his works with film. He was also a voice actor. | |
| 07:31 Aug 3, 2012 PST | |
| Versatile Novelist Maeve Binchy Dies | |
| Writer Maeve Binchy, from Dalkey, Ireland, died at 72 after a short illness. She was survived by her husband, Gordon Snell. | |
| 18:18 Aug 1, 2012 PST | |
| Celebrated Artist Chris Marker Dies on His 91st Birthday | |
| Chris Marker was one of the most celebrated artists in the world. In addition to being a writer, photographer and film director, he also liked cats. Marker died at 91 on July 29, 2012. | |
| 11:22 Aug 1, 2012 PST | |
| English Actor Geoffrey Hughes of 'Coronation Street' Dies at 68 | |
| Geoffrey Hughes died of cancer at the age of 68. He worked as a stage, film and television actor, but best known for his comedic roles. He will be missed. A friend of his shares. | |
| 09:10 Jul 31, 2012 PST | |
| Australian Contemporary Artist Adam Cullen Dies At 46 | |
| Award-winning artist, Adam Cullen, from New South Wales, Australia died at 46. He had an unknown illness over a long period of time, of which he succumbed to on July 28, 2012. | |
| 19:01 Jul 30, 2012 PST | |
| Tom Fedro Creates Art With Zing and Boundless Humor | |
| Artist Tom Fedro creates unbelievable and unforgettable pieces of art. His style is bold and beautiful. Fedro is also a poet. In other words, this gentleman is quite the Renaissance man! | |
| 16:47 Jul 30, 2012 PST | |
| TV Actress Lupe Ontiveros Succumbs To Liver Cancer | |
| Actress Lupe Ontiveros,69, died of liver cancer on Thursday, July 26, 2012. She resided in Pico Rivera, California and was survived by her husand and sons. | |
| 14:14 Jul 30, 2012 PST | |
| 'Farmweek' Launches Campaign on Benefits Of Tree Farms | |
| Tree farms in Mississippi and in other locations as well help some to build homes, especially homes for the poor. 'Farmweek' tells us about one such project. | |
| 14:13 Jul 30, 2012 PST | |
| Italian Guest Shares His Knowledge Of Phonographs At Edison Ford Winter Estates | |
| 'When Music Was Magic' is a program that was offered at the Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida. John Kurdyla came all the way from Italy to share his knowledge on the subject of the Edison phonograph. | |
| 07:46 Jul 30, 2012 PST | |
| Treasure Diver Carl 'Fizz' Fismer Inspires Audience With His Life Story | |
| Carl Fismer, who resides in Key Largo, Florida, not only is a diver of treasure, but he is a professional speaker who travels the world, diving and speaking. | |
| 13:56 Jul 29, 2012 PST | |
| Danny D and The Vagabonds Entertain At Birthday Bash | |
| Danny Dzialo, known as Danny D, is a musician who performs as Rod Stewart and as himself. On July 26, 2012 he did just that at a birthday bash in St. Claire, Michigan. Turned out, it was a bash honoring him! | |
| 08:17 Jul 29, 2012 PST | |
| Actor Chad Everett Succumbs to Lung Cancer | |
| Actor Chad Everett died at 75 on July 24, 2012. He was a film and TV actor, and later in life appeared as a guest star on many TV shows. He and wife Shelby were married 45 years. She passed away 13 months after his death, on June 25, 2011. | |
| 21:25 Jul 28, 2012 PST | |
| Why President Barack Obama Changed Plans On His SW Florida Tour | |
| Police Chief Doug Bager shares his experience in helping protect the U.S. President when Obama visited SW Florida at the same time of the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado. | |
| 21:04 Jul 26, 2012 PST | |
| Katherine Jackson Missing And 'Found' | |
| Matriarch of the Jackson Family, Katherine Jackson who was reported missing on July 22, 2012 has been 'found.' Apparently she was resting at her doctor's orders, but not at home. We are glad she is found and well. | |
| 17:28 Jul 26, 2012 PST | |
| Award-Winning Film Director Frank Pierson Dies At 87 | |
| Award-winning Frank Pierson, a director and screenwriter, died at 87 in Los Angeles, California on July 23, 2012. | |
| 15:48 Jul 26, 2012 PST | |
| Sherman Hemsley aka 'George Jefferson' Dead At 74 | |
| Sherman Hemsley, known as George Jefferson from 'The Jeffersons' from 1975-1985, died at 74 in El Paso, Texas on July 24, 2012. | |
| 09:20 Jul 26, 2012 PST | |
| Former First American Female Astronaut, Sally Ride, Succumbs To Cancer At 61 | |
| Former first American female astronaut, Sally Ride, 61, dies of pancreatic cancer. Ride remained active with NASA-related events. She also wrote children's books and stressed the importance of learning math and science. | |
| 19:03 Jul 25, 2012 PST | |
| Downtown Fort Myers, Florida Celebrates Art With Music Walk | |
| There was music at over a dozen downtown Fort Myers venues and everyone experienced local talent at restaurants, bars, galleries, and even street performers! | |
| 18:35 Jul 21, 2012 PST | |
| President Obama's Campaign Tour Cancelled Due To Aurora Tragedy | |
| One of President Obama's stops on his campaign tour was Fort Myers, Florida. The trip did happen, as he visited the sunny city the morning of Friday, July 20, 2012, but his speech and next stop, due to the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado, changed. | |
| 12:57 Jul 21, 2012 PST | |
| Cast And Crew OF 'The Odd Couple' Attend Press Conference In Beijing | |
| Western actors, and crew members, attend press conference in Beijing, China on July 18, 2012. They represented an all Mandarin version of The Odd Couple. Its premiere to be on July 25th. Gu Wei is the production's director. | |
| 19:07 Jul 20, 2012 PST | |
| Award-Winning Columnist William Raspberry Dies At 76 | |
| Author and columnist William Raspberry died in Washington D.C. on July 17,2012. Raspberry was a Pultizer Prize winner and a professor of communications and journalism. | |
| 09:22 Jul 20, 2012 PST | |
| Actor Morgan Paull Succumbs To Stomach Cancer | |
| Morgan Paull, 67, was an actor who, according to Wikipedia, was probably most notable for playing Holden in the Ridley Scott film Blade Runner (1982). The film starred Harrison Ford. Paull died from stomach cancer on July 17, 2012. | |
| 19:12 Jul 19, 2012 PST | |
| Actor Danny Rawley Seen On Film And Photo Shoots in SouthWest Florida | |
| Danny Rawley is a teen model and actor who has been seen working on two locations lately. He has busy posing in a photo shoot and working on a film production. The film is called Moment of Truth and being shot in Fort Myers, Florida. | |
| 19:11 Jul 19, 2012 PST | |
| TV, Film Director and Producer William Asher Dies | |
| William Asher, an early director of television died on July 16, 2012 in Palm Desert, Calfornia. He was married at one time to Bewitched star, Elizabeth Montgomery. | |
| 17:33 Jul 19, 2012 PST | |
| Hollywood Actress Uma Thurman Gives Birth To Baby Girl | |
| Actress Uma Thurman, 42, and fiancier Arpad Busson, 49, welcome a new daughter on July 15, 2012. The baby was born in New York City. | |
| 08:34 Jul 19, 2012 PST | |
| 'Seven Habits' Author Stephen Covey Dies at 79 | |
| Stephen Covey died on July 16, 2012 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He died due to complications from a previous biking accident. He was known for his best-selling book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. He was 79. | |
| 05:55 Jul 19, 2012 PST | |
| Fans Mourn Death of Country Singer Kitty Wells | |
| Kitty Wells, a country singer, dies at 92 at her home in Madison, Tennessee on Monday July 16, 2012. She died from complications of a stroke. | |
| 18:37 Jul 18, 2012 PST | |
| Happy 95th Birthday Phyllis Diller! | |
| July 17, 2012 is Phyllis Diller's 95 birthday, and she seems to be just as active as ever. She not only acts, is a comedienne and authors books, but she paints, works her garden and more. | |
| 15:09 Jul 18, 2012 PST | |
| Motown's Bassist Bob Babbitt Succumbs to Brain Cancer | |
| Bassist Bob Babbitt, 74, died of brain cancer on July 16, 2012. Babbitt was famous for his work as a member of Motown Rcords' studio band. | |
| 06:45 Jul 18, 2012 PST | |
| Mayberry's Andy Griffith Dies At 86 | |
| Actor Andy Griffith dies at home in North Carolina. He was best known as Sheriff Taylor and Ben Matlock in The Andy Griffith Show in the 1960s and on Matlock (1986-1995). Griffith was also a writer, producer and singer. | |
| 15:15 Jul 3, 2012 PST | |
| Lucille Ball Tribute Artist Shares Loss of I Love Lucy's Doris Singleton | |
| Actress Doris Singleton, who was well known for portraying Carolyn Appleby in I Love Lucy, died in Los Angeles, California at 92. Tribute artist to Lucille Ball shares her feelings about Doris, as she used to work with her on many projects. | |
| 11:22 Jun 28, 2012 PST | |
| George Anton Walks SIFF Red Carpet in China | |
| Actor Georg Anton lives and works in China. For the first time he walked the Red Carpet at Shanghai's International Film Festival in Shanghai, China. | |
| 15:27 Jun 27, 2012 PST | |
| Filmmaker and Author Nora Ephron Dies | |
| Author and filmmaker Nora Ephron, a resident of New York City, died on June 26, 2012. Ephron was known for many films. She succombed to pneumonia. | |
| 08:46 Jun 27, 2012 PST | |
| Film Actress Attends Florida Tea Party | |
| Lesley Staples, a British actress in stage, film, voice and TV, resides in SW Florida. Staples attended a themed tea party, and she added to the party's festivities! | |
| 18:25 Jun 26, 2012 PST | |
| Gone With The Wind's Ann Rutherford Gone But Not Forgotten | |
| Ann Rutherford was an actress in radio, TV and film. She was best known in the Hardy Boy's series and as Scarlett's sister, Carreen, in Gone with the Wind. Rutherford died of heart complications at 94. | |
| 16:41 Jun 14, 2012 PST | |
| Sounds of Hollywood Presented Renditions of Oscar-Winning Songs | |
| Hollywood's best music was presented in forms of song, dance, dialogue and piano pieces by Nabbie's Performing Arts Studio in Cape Coral, Florida. The cast consisted of a wide range of ages from five to senior, and the show was a success! | |
| 14:14 Jun 11, 2012 PST | |
| Tennis Pro and Model Maria Sharapova Wins French Open | |
| Tennis pro Maria Sharapova wins the 2012 French Open. Sharapova, too, endorses many products by modeling and acting in commercials. Congratulations Maria on all counts! | |
| 08:11 Jun 10, 2012 PST | |
| Actor and Game Show Host Richard Dawson Dies | |
| Richard Dawson, known the best for his role in Hogan's Heroes and as game show host to Family Feud, died at 79 from complications of esophageal cancer. | |
| 20:28 Jun 4, 2012 PST | |
| Brothers Reunite After Almost Seven Decades | |
| Al and Ken Quinn finally meet up after 67 years. | |
| 11:28 May 23, 2012 PST | |
| Remembering Bee Gees' Robin Gibb | |
| Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, is the third brother to pass away. Robin died at 62 of cancer. Robin's fraternal twin, Maurice and younger brother Andy are already deceased. This leaves the only surviving brother of the band, Barry Gibb. | |
| 06:39 May 23, 2012 PST | |
| 55-Year-Old Sharon Simmons Auditions for Cheerleading Spot with Dallas Cowboys | |
| Sharon Simmons, 55, is a mother and grandmother who has wanted to be a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader for over three decades. She just auditioned to be one. Let's see what happens! | |
| 09:11 May 21, 2012 PST | |
| Danny Rawley Wraps On Film, Candy and Tea | |
| Teen actor Danny Rawley wraps on yet another film, the short film, Candy and Tea. He shot in Sarasota, Florida. The film was produced by Righteous Entertainment, and its synopsis relates to bullying and how it affects lives. | |
| 14:28 May 20, 2012 PST | |
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