http://naplesnews.com/news/lifestyle/naplesnews.com Stories: Lifestyleen-uslifestylehttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/15/sheilas-out-shopping-hi-ho-silver/Platinum is just out of reach these days, and gold jewelry is so expensive, too. But heirloom silver, that’s a different story. I found quality pieces that not only look great, but make me feel good when I wear them. My first purchase was Trafic, a necklace and bracelet by Peggy Huyn Kinh at Christofle Pavillon. I enjoy the length of the piece and like the weight of the circles ($615). It looks stunning with an evening-out ensemble and yet, still looks fine with a tank top and cargo pants. The bracelet ($760) has heavier round links and makes every outfit I wear special. Thu, 15 May 2008 22:51:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/15/sheilas-out-shopping-hi-ho-silver/neapolitanhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/15/sea-change-cruising-really-one-daily-news-writer-s/It all started a few months ago, when I was desperately trying to come up with an original birthday present for a boyfriend who already had it all. Thu, 15 May 2008 22:48:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/15/sea-change-cruising-really-one-daily-news-writer-s/neapolitanhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/14/moviesmay-15-2008/“THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN,” starring Ben Barnes, Tilda Swinton, Eddie Izzard. Tagline: “A new age has begun.” Rated PG for epic battle action and violence. 140 minutes Wed, 14 May 2008 22:10:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/14/moviesmay-15-2008/neapolitanhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/14/i-just-want-keep-going-ben-stone-20-loves-irish-st/It started when an Irish step dance judge told Ben Stone he had horrible flexibility during his performance. Stone’s solution was to stretch his legs in a split for up to five minutes at a time. Over time, his muscles relaxed and expanded. His kicks reached higher. That was good news for his dance routine, but bad news for his cheek. Wed, 14 May 2008 21:56:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/14/i-just-want-keep-going-ben-stone-20-loves-irish-st/neapolitanhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/13/dish-conversation-chef-alfredo-bajrakt/  Tue, 13 May 2008 21:28:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/13/dish-conversation-chef-alfredo-bajrakt/neapolitanhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/13/doris-reynolds-taste-memory/His Honor, Mayor Bill Barnett, has declared May as Naples History Month. The proclamation was read at the gazebo in Old Naples earlier this month with a crowd of history mavens eager to spread the word about our unique and fascinating past. One of the most tantalizing facets of our history concerns the vittles those modern pioneers subsisted on. From its very beginnings at the turn of the 19th century, Naples has always attracted adventuresome folk, who appreciated solitude in a wilderness more than the luxuries of modern life. Tue, 13 May 2008 21:23:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/13/doris-reynolds-taste-memory/entertainment/restaurantshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/12/review-new-world-showcases-brilliant-new-talent/Giora Schmidt. Joyce Yang. Two weeks ago it was the brilliant young violinist, Giora Schmidt, who brought down the house at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. His contribution to the evening was an utterly stellar performance of Sibelius’ Violin Concerto. Schmidt is 24. Mon, 12 May 2008 21:20:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/12/review-new-world-showcases-brilliant-new-talent/entertainment/happeningshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/12/new-bridal-gown-collections-offer-something-everyo/For every woman who has her heart set on a poufy princess wedding gown, you’ll find another who wants a sleek sheath. The good news for next year’s brides is that there is a gown out there to suit any taste. Mon, 12 May 2008 21:17:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/12/new-bridal-gown-collections-offer-something-everyo/neapolitanhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/12/self-help-groups-may-13-2008/  Mon, 12 May 2008 16:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/12/self-help-groups-may-13-2008/neapolitanhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/12/take-memo-kid-rock-hit-it/ Mon, 12 May 2008 13:47:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/12/take-memo-kid-rock-hit-it/neapolitanhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/11/our-world-grand-illusion/In a darkened hallway, a beam of light and the scent of cigarette smoke escape through a partially closed door. Inside, two queens sit semi-nude, basking in the warmth from the light reflected off two vanity mirrors. When you are a drag queen, vanity comes with the territory, and preparing to be seen requires careful concentration. Sun, 11 May 2008 23:30:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/11/our-world-grand-illusion/entertainment/happeningshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/11/fyi-may-12-2008/Goodness for Pets, a fashionable boutique with gourmet and healthy food for pets, has opened a second store at 7700 U.S. 41 N., (one traffic light south of Vanderbilt Beach Road on the east side of the street) Naples. The original store is located at 619 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. Information: 431-6223 Sun, 11 May 2008 23:27:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/11/fyi-may-12-2008/neapolitanhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/10/forever-mom-gods-help-and-inner-strength-katherine/Perhaps there was a day when Katherine Scott Smith wasn’t a mother. It wasn’t when she was growing up in Liberty, Ky., the fourth of 14 children in the familial cycle of dressing and feeding and minding the younger ones. Her many siblings — two of them dead now — still smile down at her in her Golden Gate living room from walls crammed with framed photos. It certainly wasn’t after she met her husband-to-be, widower Russell Smith, who brought his toddler son to their relationship in 1954. It isn’t even now, at age 71, that Smith has outgrown, retired from or forsaken motherhood, even though four of her children left home before she and her late husband moved to Florida in 1980. She now has six children in her 1,200-square-foot home, four of them younger than 12. Sat, 10 May 2008 22:20:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/10/forever-mom-gods-help-and-inner-strength-katherine/neapolitanhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/09/spiritual-briefs-may-10-2008/  Sat, 10 May 2008 00:42:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/09/spiritual-briefs-may-10-2008/neapolitanhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/09/labor-love/Most chefs have a well-established repertoire. They have dishes they can always fall back on that are sure to please their clientele. And they have a good idea before they come to work each day what will be in their pantry, fridge and freezer. Sat, 10 May 2008 00:40:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/09/labor-love/neapolitanhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/15/oatmeal-cookies-delight-kids-all-ages/I don’t remember much about my 16th birthday – I am now 70 – however, I do recall receiving a package with a beautiful cookbook in it from my aunt. Thu, 15 May 2008 12:29:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/15/oatmeal-cookies-delight-kids-all-ages/citizen/dininghttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/13/doris-reynolds-taste-memory/His Honor, Mayor Bill Barnett, has declared May as Naples History Month. The proclamation was read at the gazebo in Old Naples earlier this month with a crowd of history mavens eager to spread the word about our unique and fascinating past. One of the most tantalizing facets of our history concerns the vittles those modern pioneers subsisted on. From its very beginnings at the turn of the 19th century, Naples has always attracted adventuresome folk, who appreciated solitude in a wilderness more than the luxuries of modern life. Tue, 13 May 2008 21:23:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/13/doris-reynolds-taste-memory/entertainment/restaurantshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/13/kitchen-chef-guy-verdi/ “This little restaurant — 75 seats — popped up for sale and all the numbers were right — we negotiated and I bought the business,” said Chef Guy Verdi, giving a simple explanation for complex events that led to acquiring Verdi’s, the popular and successful Marco Island restaurant that opened for its 10th season in 2008. Tue, 13 May 2008 15:50:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/13/kitchen-chef-guy-verdi/citizen/dininghttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/11/your-food-review-tin-city-has-good-seafood/  Sun, 11 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/11/your-food-review-tin-city-has-good-seafood/citizen/dininghttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/08/dinner-date-thanks-ill-take-meat/If you are going to The Grill Club, the Brazilian churrascaria in Bayfront, you need a plan of attack. For those unfamiliar with the churrascaria concept, it’s pretty much a meat free-for-all. There is no real menu. You pay a flat fee (in this case $39.95) and for that you have free rein of the salad and appetizer bar and as much meat as you can eat. For your main course, roaming waiters come by with various roasted meats still on the spits. Everyone at your table gets little cards that either say “Yes, I want some more” or “No, thank you.” You flip your card to the side of your choosing and the waiters, or gauchos, pass around to see if you are interested in more. And there’s always more. Thu, 08 May 2008 22:57:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/may/08/dinner-date-thanks-ill-take-meat/neapolitan