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February 2010
Music, Vocals & Opera- February 2010

1 La Traviata. The Phil. 597-1900.

1-14 Singing Valentines. Paradise Coastmen Barbershop Chorus. 593-4356.

2 Quintet on Fifth. Classic Chamber Concerts. 434-9145.

2 Not Just for Big Bands. The Phil. 597-1900.

2, 4 Jeni & Billy in Concert. Golden Gate Library. 252-4542. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

3, 16 Songs from the Silver Screen. Naples Regional Library. 263-7768. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

4 Celebrate Chopin with Maestro William Noll. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

4-7 Beauty & Destiny. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

5, 20 Jimmy Keys Musical Comedy Show. 370-3954.

5-6 Lainie Kazan. The Phil. 597-1900.

6 Bluegrass All-Stars. Norris Center. 213-3058.

6, 7 Music & Movement. Naples Orchestra & Chorus. 455-1912.

7, 21, 28 Irish Music at the Pine Ridge Farmer's Market. Inish. 649-6325.

8 Piano Celebrations: Birth of the Blues. The Phil. 597-1900.

9, 10, 11 World Slavery: Development & Rise of American Music. Headquarters Library. 593-0177. Marco Island Library. 394-3272. Naples Regional Library. 263-7768. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

9-10 Rachel York. The Phil. 597-1900.

11 Brass at the Ballet. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

11 Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The Phil. 597-1900.

12 Gladys Knight. The Phil. 597-1900.

13 Michael Feinstein: The Sinatra Project. The Phil. 597-1900.

13 Irish Music at the Farmer's Market.Inish. 649-6325.

13-14 Jammin' in the Hammock Festival. Acoustic Music Society. 248-8906.

14 Flute & Piano Masterworks. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

14 Gulf Coast Big Band at Cambier Park. 597-8954.

14 Irish Ceili with the Royal Palm Ceili Band. 649-6325.

15 The Irish Rovers. The Phil. 597-1900.

16 Unforgettable Groups of Modern Jazz. The Phil. 597-1900.

16, 17 This Old Hat, Patriots of Liberty. Marco Island Library. 394-3272. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

16-21 Irving Berlin Tribute: From Ragtime to Ritzes. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

17 Opera @ the Library: IlBarbiere di Siviglia. Naples Regional Library. 263-7768.

18 Winter Sarabande: Come Let Us Sing. Bach Ensemble. 732-1055.

18 This Old Hat, Patriots of Liberty. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

18 Lidia Doroshina Recital. Steinway Piano Society. 498-9884.

19-20 James Naughton. The Phil. 597-1900.

20-21 Romeo & Juliet- Then & Now. Opera Naples. 514-7464.

23 Bubbles: A Visit with Beverly Sills. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

23, 24 Celebrate Chopin with Maestro William Noll. Naples Regional Library. 263-7768. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

24 Engelbert Humperdink. The Phil. 597-1900.

25 Too Marvelous for Words: Tribute to Johnny Mercer. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

25 Opera @ the Library: Phantom, Masks & Opera. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

26 Steve Tyrell. The Phil. 597-1900.

26-27 Nikki Blonsky. The Phil. 597-1900.

27 Rigoletto. The Phil. 597-1900.

28 The Color of Music. Voices of Naples. 455-2582.

28 Naples Concert Band. Cambier Park. 263-9521.

28 Century of Jazz Piano, Part 2. The Phil. 597-1900.

28 Bach Ensemble Troubadors. 732-1055.

Theater, Film & Dance - February 2010

1 Presidents & Their First Ladies: Lyndon & Ladybird Johnson. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

1 Presidents & Their First Ladies: Andrew & Eliza Johnson. Naples Regional Library. 263-7768.

1-6 Almost, Maine. Naples Players. 263-7990.

1-7 Remember Me? Marco Players. 642-7270.

2 Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. The Phil. 597-1900.

3 Rebecca Dreyfus Film: Stolen. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

3 Presidents & Their First Ladies: Lyndon & Ladybird Johnson. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

3-27 Mauritius. Naples Players. 263-7990.

4 Janina Birtolo Performs In the Shadow of Glory, about Mary Todd Lincoln. Norris Center. 213-3058.

5 Naples City Improv. Norris Center. 213-3058.

6 Ladies Who Lunch: Daring to Dream, Janina Birtolo. Marco Players. 642-7270.

8 Lauren Bacall. The Phil. 597-1900.

9-10 The Neighborhood Ballroom. The Phil. 597-1900.

10, 11 Film: Julie & Julia. Headquarters Library. 593-0177. Naples Regional Library. 263-7768.

12 Love Letters. Norris Center. 213-3058.

13 Comedian Tim Walkoe. Norris Center. 213-3058.

14 The Tchaikovsky Ballet Theatre. The Phil. 597-1900.

14 Foote Steps. Naples Players. 263-7990.

16 Film: Secrets of the Silk Road. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

17 Art Film Series. Marco Island Foundation for the Arts. 642-3525.

17, 18 Film: A Night in Havana. Headquarters Library. 593-0177. Naples Regional Library. 263-7768.

17-18 Chicago City Limits: Wikiphobia. The Phil. 597-1900.

17-3/6 Beau Jest. Gulfshore Playhouse. 261-PLAY(7529)

18 Maria Callas. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

21 Films on Fifth: Son of Rambow. Sudgen Theatre. 263-7990.

21 Film: Maria Full of Grace. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

24 Film: Food, Inc. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

24-3/14 On Golden Pond. Marco Players. 642-7270.

25 Tommy Tune & the Manhattan Rhythm Kings. The Phil. 597-1900.

27 Outdoor Movie in Cambier Park. 213-3058.

28 Lily Tomlin. The Phil. 597-1900.

28 Film: The Namesake. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

Special Events - February 2010

4, 11, 18, 25 Thursday on Third. 434-6533.

6 Nuts About The von Liebig Family Day. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

6-7 Everglades Seafood Festival. Museum of the Everglades. 695-0008.

8 Naples Zoo Presents an Evening with Jack Hanna. 262-5409.

11 Evening on Fifth. 435-3742.

13 Starry, Starry Night. Naples Players. 434-7340.

13-14 Annual Trunk Show in the Garden. NaplesBotanical Garden. 643-7275.

16 Mardi Gras on Fifth Ave. 435-3742.

17 Ikebana Luncheon & Demonstration: Ricardo Carrasco. Ikebana International. 390-2881.

18 Wine Tasting: Southern Hemisphere Wines. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

19 Forbidden Broadway. The League Club. 353-3100.

19 Oral History Premier. Naples Historical Society. 261-8164.

20 2010 Historic Tour of Homes. Naples Historical Society. 261-8164.

21, 28 The American Revolution Operetta. Tommie Barfield Elementary. 377-8500.

23-26 Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival. Museum of the Everglades. 695-0008.

24 Third on Canvas Gala. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

27 Great Venetian Duck Race. Children's Museum of Naples. 514-0084.

28 Lagniappe: New Orleans Jazz & Cajun Cuisine. Classic Chamber Concerts. 434-8505.

Art Exhibits, Receptions &Tours - February 2010

1-2 Members' Gallery Third Show of the Season. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

1-6 Through the Glass. Art Gallery Old Naples. 775-5000.

1-7 Images of Hope, Immokalee: Looking Forward, Looking Back. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

1-13 Bob Kane Exhibit. Harmon-Meek Gallery. 261-2637.

1-14 Naples Collects. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

1-21 Christopher Zhang: Oriental Splendor, Western Elegance. The Weatherburn Gallery. 263-8008.

2 First Tuesday Art @ Five. Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

2 Opening Reception: Ports of Call Fine Art Exhibit. Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

2-3/16 Ports of Call Fine Art Exhibit. Art League Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

2-4/18 People, Places & Things. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

3 Meet the Artist Reception: Natalie Salminen. Blue Mangrove Gallery. 393-2405.

3-28 Natalie Salminen Exhibit. Blue Mangrove Gallery. 393-2405.

3-3/31 At the Crossroads. Immokalee Pioneer Museum. 658-2466.

4 Photography Annual Reception. Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

4-4/2 Photography Annual Exhibit. Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

6, 13 Docent Tours. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

9 International Artists Night. Sweet Art Gallery. 597-2110.

10 Graphicstudio, Tampa Museum & Private Collections. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

12 Carnival. Sweet Art Gallery. 597-2110.

14-26 Hunt Slonem Exhibit. Harmon-Meek Gallery. 261-2637.

12-3/12 Lionel Heddy: Drawing with Passion. Art Gallery Old Naples. 775-5000.

19-20 Janis Siegel Reception at Bentley Showroom. 213-0712.

19-24 Third on Canvas Exhibition. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

24 Last Wednesday Art Walk, Artist Colony at the Esplanade. Marco Island. 642-0528.

26 Art & Soul. Sweet Art Gallery. 597-2110.

27 Docent Tour: Big Cypress Swamp. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

28-3/13 Will Barnet Exhibit. Harmon-Meek Gallery. 261-2637.

All Month:

Big Cypress Swamp: The Western Everglades Landscapes by Clyde Butcher. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

Woman: The Art of Gaston Lachaise. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

Chihuly: Recent Work. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

Photography by Jeff Ripple. Museum of the Everglades. 695-0008.

Sam Platt. North Collier Regional Park. 252-4000.

Ali Clift: Beyond the Big Top. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

Carol Kinkead. Norris Center. 213-3049.

At the Crossroads: Documenting Rural Voices. Immokalee Pioneer Museum. 658-2466.

ForEverglades: Photography by Clyde Butcher & Jeff Ripple. Collier County Museum. 252-8476.

Photography Exhibit of Florida Wetlands by Dick Cunningham. Cunningham Gallery. 261-6249.

Romero Britto Exhibit. Naples Botanical Garden. 643-7275.

Art Studio Tours. NONA Gallery and Studio. 572-3386. Rosen Gallery & Studios. 821-1061.

 

Art Events-February 2010

3 Underground Art Wednesday. 821-1061.

4 A Taste of Raku. Annabelle Johnson & Richard Rosen. 821-1061.

6 Art in the Park. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

12 Paint Along & Meeting. Naples Porcelain Artists. 434- 5954.

13 Naples Artcrafters Fine Art & Craft Show. 352-3036.

13 Art After Dark. 403-8393.

15 Art in the Environment: Paul Arsenault. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

15-16 Third on Canvas Painting Days. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

16 Taste of Raku. Art League Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

20-21 Naples National Art Festival. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

20-21 Celebrate the Arts Festival. Art League Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

22 Plein Air Monday: Clam Pass. Southwest Florida Pastel Society. 649-0167.

24 Last Wednesday Art Walk, Artist Colony at the Esplanade. Marco Island. 642-0528.

27-28 Marco National Juried Fine Arts & Crafts Show. Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

Education & Speakers - February 2010

1 A Novel Experience: Start Writing. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

1 Architectural Triumphs in Paris. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

1 From the Big Bang to the God Particle. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

1 Hands-On Photography Workshop. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

1 Internet for Beginners. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

1 PC's for Beginners. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

1 Ronald Reagan: A Conundrum. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

1 News from Over There. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

1 Writing Your Life Story. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

1-4 Watercolor: Texture & Pattern. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

1, 8, 22 Irish Set Dancing Class. Susanna Haslett. 649-6325.

2 Hand Coloring Photography. The Phil. 597-1900.

2 At the Crossroads: Documenting Rural Voices. Immokalee Pioneer Museum. 658-2466.

2 Maritime Trade & Ceramic Studies. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

2 Power of Biology & Belief. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

2 Violence & Religion. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

2 History of the Historic District: Dr. Lois A. Bolin. Marco Island Library. 394-3272

2, 9, 16, 23 Chinese Art History. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

2, 9, 16, 23 Cultural History Walk. Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

3 Life Writing: Unleash Your Memory! The Phil. 597-1900.

3 Rakugo: The Sit-Down Comedy of Japan. Ikabana International. 390-2881.

3 Yoga: Joyous Body, Mind & Spirit. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

3 Essence of Forgiveness. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

3, 10, 17, 24 Walking Tours of the Naples Historic District. Naples Historical Society. 261-8164.

4, 6, 9 Collage. The Phil. 597-1900.

4 Be Food Smart. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

4 History & Culture of Thailand. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

4 Mao Tse Tung: The Red. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

4 The Great Depression: A Storied History. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

4 Villains & Tyrants of History. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

4 What Did FDR Really Cure? FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

4 Yevu: White Women in Ghana. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

4 "Extreme" Amadeus. The Phil. 597-1900.

4 True Story of the Coast Guard's Most Daring Rescue. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

5 The Williams College Art Mafia. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

5 Contemporary Art Study Group. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

5 The Williams College "Art Mafia". FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

5 Amazing Adventure! Namibia: Thorns, Horns & Pachycorms. Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

5 Milton Esterow: How to Look at Art without Feeling Inferior. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

5-6 Intermediate Photoshop CS4 Class. The Phil. 597-1900.

6 History of Greek Theatre. Gulfshore Playhouse. 213-3058.

6-7 Screenprinting. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

8 Food & Culture: Classic French Fare. The Phil. 597-1900.

8 Cuba: Do Glasnost & Perestroika Prevail? FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

8 Psychological Viruses. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

8 Women Scientists of the Manhattan Project. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

8-10 Yupo: Explorations in Creativity. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

8, 20, 22 Creativity Painting Series. Rosen Gallery & Studios. 821-1061.

9 Genealogy for Beginners. Naples Regional Library. 263-7768.

9 Buddhist Art Along Silk Road. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

9 The Art of Meditation. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

9 What Constitutes a Meaningful Life? FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

9 Founding the Final Frontier: Dr. Lois A. Bolin. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

10 Stephen May: Arthur Dove & Helen Torr. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

10 Ad Campaigns: Stories Never Told. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

10 History of the American Railroad. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

10 New Times Demand New Life Strategies. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

10 Life Writing: Begin Spinning the Tale! The Phil. 597-1900.

10 The Art of Nutrition: Heart Disease. The Phil. 597-1900.

10, 17, 24 Personal Memoirs Workshop. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

11 Stamping for Beginners. Golden Gate Library. 252-4542.

11 Artists with Russian Roots. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

11 Atom Bombs and the End of WWII. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

11 The Many Faces of Roosevelt. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

11 The Women of Frank Lloyd Wright. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

11 America's Black Elite. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

11-13 From Sight to Insight. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

12 Art Talk: Edouard Manet- First of the "Moderns.". The Phil. 597-1900.

12 Garden Side Chickee Chat: Archeological Landscapes of Naples. Naples Historical Society. 261-8164.

12 Creative Writing Workshop. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

12 Digital Photography Boot Camp. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

13 Writing an Ethical Will. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

13 Costume Design: Process of Designing a Show. Gulfshore Playhouse. 213-3058.

15 The American Civil War. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

15 The Coming of the American Civil War. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

16 Buddhist Art. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

16 Opera as Theater: Rigoletto. The Phil. 597-1900.

16 Sharon Waxman- Loot: Battle Over Stolen Treasures. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

16 Fred Somers Critique and Tips. Southwest Florida Pastel Society. 649-0167.

16, 17 Four O'Clock at the Movies. The Phil. 597-1900.

17 Great Composers of American Music: George Gershwin. The Phil. 597-1900.

17 Sea Turtle Survival. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

17 Life Writing: Share Your Memories! The Phil. 597-1900.

17 Dirty Dozen: Twelve Supreme Court Cases. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

17 New Economics: End of the Efficient Market. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

17 The Art of Verbal Self-Defense. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

17 Galapagos Islands & Ecuador. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

17 Odd Couple Syndrome. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

17-19 Landscape & Seascape. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

17-19 Fred Somers Workshop. Southwest Florida Pastel Society. 649-0167.

18 Concertos for Violin, Piano & Cello. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

18 Boot Camp for Beginners & Advanced Oil Painters. Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

18 History of Historic District Lecture. Naples Backyard History. 594-2978.

18 Living History Program: Evening with Ed Guthrie. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

18-3/25 Youth Acting Technique for Stage, Series 2. Gulfshore Playhouse. 213-3058.

19 American Film Studies: Bette Davis- A Life in Film, Part 2. The Phil. 597-1900.

19 China & Globalization. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

19-20 Advanced Photoshop CS4 Class. The Phil. 597-1900.

20 Robert Wittman: The FBI's Real Indiana Jones. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

20-3/13 Adult Acting, Series 2. Gulfshore Playhouse. 213-3058.

22 Food & Culture: Middle Eastern Food. The Phil. 597-1900.

22 American Film Studies: Films of Billy Wilder, Part 1. The Phil. 597-1900.

22 Cuba: Do Glasnost & Perestroika Prevail? FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

22 Early Confederate Victories. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

22 Mysteries of Mars. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

23 Afghanistan. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

23 Along China's Old & New Silk Road. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

24 The Art of Nutrition: Metabolism Make-Over. The Phil. 597-1900.

24 Life Writing: Putting it All Together! The Phil. 597-1900.

24 Obama: Promises, Performace & Problems. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

24 Peru & Machu Picchu. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

25 Digital Media: Facebook, Twitter & Beyond. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

25 "The Prodigal Son" Beethoven. The Phil. 597-1900.

25 Voices of the Everglades. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

26 Garden Side Chickee Chat: Edison, Ford & Friends. Naples Historical Society. 261-8164.

26 Adolf Hitler:The Furhur. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

26 Tales of a Pioneer Woman Ambassador. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

26 Art Talk: Story of French Impressionism Part 1. The Phil. 597-1900.

26 After Dinner Lecture Series. Naples Backyard History. 594-2978.

27 How to Build a Play with Playwright James Sherman. Gulfshore Playhouse. 213-3058.

All Month:

Tours of Historic Palm Cottage. Naples Historical Society. 261-8164.

Literature - February 2010

2 Book Discussion: Lost Symbol. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

4, 6 Critic's Choice: The Help by Kathryn Stockett. The Phil. 597-1900.

5 Modern Masters Series: Look Back in Anger. The Phil. 597-1900.

6 Shakespearean Adventures: Cymbeline. The Phil. 597-1900.

9 Book Discussion: Mayflower: Story of Courage, Community & War. Naples Regional Library. 263-7768.

10 Brush Up Your Shakespeare. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

10 Murder in Faraway Places. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

18 Book Discussion: Bel Canto. Golden Gate Library. 252-4542.

18 Book Discussion: Julie & Julia. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

23 The Housekeeper & the Professor. Vanderbilt Beach Library. 597-8444.

25 Book Discussion: Hot, Flat & Crowded. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

Nature - February 2010

2 Frogs, Frog Everywhere- Dr. Win Everham. Collier County Audubon Society. 643-7822.

2 Wing It! Beginning Birder's Workshop. Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

4, 18 Guided Garden Tours of The Norris Gardens at Palm Cottage. Naples Historical Society. 261-8164.

10 Say It With Orchids On Valentine's Day. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

12, 17 Night Eyes Tour. Naples Zoo. 262-5409.

13 Valentine's Day Celebration at Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

13-15 Winter Swamp Walk with Clyde Butcher.

15 Shorebirds Galore: Plovers. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

16 Western Everglades Exploration: Okalokacoochee Slough. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

23 Western Everglades Exploration: Picayune Strand. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

23 Life of the Fakahatchee. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

24 Florida for the Birds. Naples Regional Library. 263-7768.

All Month:

Free Guide Nature Walks at Clam Pass. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

Children - February 2010

2, 5, 10, 19 C'mon- Start with the Arts! Vanderbilt Beach Library. 597-8444. Estates Library. 455-8088. South Regional Library. 252-7542 Headquarters Library. 593-0870.

3, 4 Turtle Hurdles. South Regional Library. 252-7542. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

6, 20, 25 Pups 'n' Books. South Regional Library. 252-7542. Headquarters Library. 593-0870. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

8, 11 Yurtfolk: Songs & Dance from Around the World. Headquarters Library. 593-0870. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

9 Valentine Workshop. Estates Library. 455-8088.

9 Robbie the Ringmaster Presents Valentine's Day! Estates Library. 455-8088.

9, 11 Drop-In Valentine Workshop. South Regional Library. 252-7542. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

10 Valentine's Day Crafts. Naples Regional Library. 262-6853.

10 Candy Making Workshop. Vanderbilt Beach Library. 597-8444.

11 It's Your Valentine! Immokalee Library. 657-2882.

13 A Tweety for Your Sweety. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

13 Family Valentine Workshop. Headquarters Library. 593-0870.

13 C'mon at Waterside Shops: Produce Market. Children's Museum of Naples. 213-9980.

17 Mother Nature's Quest. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

20 Trucks, Trucks, Trucks. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

22 Sing 'n' Learn. Headquarters Library. 593-0870.

22 Pets on Parade. Naples Regional Library. 262-6853.

22-23 Wizard Workshop. Headquarters Library. 593-0870.

23 Crochet for Beginners. Estates Library. 455-8088.

24 Carnival Party. Vanderbilt Beach Library. 597-8444.

24 Free Family Day at the Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

26 Fired Up For Reading! Estates Library. 455-8088.

 
March 2010
Music, Vocals & Opera- March 2010

1 Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra: All Beethoven Concert. ArtNaples World Festival. 649-3988.

1 Piano Celebrations: Happy Birthday, Chopin. The Phil. 597-1900.

2 Chubby Checker & the Wildcats and Lou Christie. The Phil. 597-1900.

2 From the Sixties to Today. The Phil. 597-1900.

2 Night Train Band in Concert. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

2 Falling in Love with Richard Rogers. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

2-3 Karen Akers: Souvenirs. The Phil. 597-1900.

3 Inish at the Sweet Art Gallery. 597-2110.

4 Tao Lin & Katherine Lan Recital. Steinway Piano Society. 498-9884.

4 Songs from the Silver Screen. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

4 Marimba Melodies. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

4-7 Rachmaninoff to Ravel. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

5 American Film Studies: American Film Musical, Part 2. The Phil. 597-1900.

5 Frontline at Naples Botanical Garden. 643-7275.

5-6 Paradise Coastmen Barbershop Chorus Annual Show. 352-6366.

5-6 Ken Page. The Phil. 597-1900.

5-6 Mozart's The Magic Flute. Opera Naples. 514-7464.

6 Alden Gatt Piano Recital. Naples Music Club. 290-0501.

7, 13 Irish Music at the Farmer's Market. Inish. 649-6325.

8 Fifth Brandenburg on Fifth. Classic Chamber Concerts. 434-8505.

9 Opera at the Library: L'Elisir d'Amore. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

11 Piano & Vocal Concert. Hyacinth Series. 213-5246.

11-12 Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

13 Jon Garon & Friends: Bluegrass. Norris Center. 213-3058.

13-14 Mozart & More. Naples Orchestra & Chorus. 348-0938.

14 Bach Ensemble Performance. 732-1055.

14 Gulf Coast Big Band at Cambier Park. 597-8954.

14 Irish Ceili with the Royal Palm Ceili Band. 649-6325.

15 High Fives on Fifth. Classic Chamber Concerts. 434-8505.

16-21 A Long & Winding Road: The Concert. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

17 Frankie Gershwin: We let George Do It! Naples Regional Library. 263-7768.

18 Die Fledermaus. The Phil. 597-1900.

19-20 Band of the Irish Guards/Royal Regiment of Scotland. The Phil. 597-1900.

19-20 Kelli O'Hara. The Phil. 597-1900.

21 Choral Masterpieces. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

21 Johnny Mathis. The Phil. 597-1900.

21 Naples Concert Band. Cambier Park. 263-9521.

21 Requiem. Hyacinth Series. 213-5246.

21, 28 Irish Music at Pine Ridge Farmer's Market. Inish. 649-6325.

23 Piano Celebrations: Jodie & Glenn. The Phil. 597-1900.

23 Brylcream: Little Dab of Doo-Wop. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

23 Visit with Tchaikovsky. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

23-28 Favorite Melodies: Classic to Celtic. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

25 Jazz: Craze of the '20s & '30s. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

26-27 Louise Pitre: From Piaf to Broadway. The Phil. 597-1900.

28 Schleswig-Holstein Festival Orchestra. The Phil. 597-1900.

28, 30 The Last Seven Words of Christ. Naples Orchestra & Chorus. 348-0938.

30 Opera at the Library: Rigoletto. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

Theater, Film & Dance - March 2010

1 Moscow Festival Ballet: Coppelia. The Phil. 597-1900.

1-6 Beau Jest. Gulfshore Playhouse. 261-PLAY(7529)

1-14 On Golden Pond. Marco Players. 642-7270.

2 Que Sera, Sera- Remembering Doris Day. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

3 Wit & Wisdom of Dave Barry. The Phil. 597-1900.

3, 17, 31 Art Film Series. Marco Island Foundation for the Arts. 642-3525.

3-4/3 Fiddler on the Roof. Naples Players. 263-7990.

4-7, 10-14 The Beast of Broadway. TheatreZone. 1-888- 966- 3352.

9-14 Little House on the Prairie: The Musical. The Phil. 597-1900.

11 Four Loves of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Norris Center. 213-3058.

12 Naples City Improv. Norris Center. 213-3058.

13 Ladies Who Lunch: Broadway, Broadway, Broadway- Loi Oxborough. Marco Players. 642-7270.

15 A Conversation with Marlee Matlin & Henry Winkler. The Phil. 597-1900.

16 Opera as Theater: Die Fledermaus. The Phil. 597-1900.

15-17 Susan B. Anthony: The Invincible. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

16-17 Dances at a Gathering. The Phil. 597-1900.

17 Film: Virginia Lee Burton: A Sense of Place. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

17-18 A Couple of Blaguards. The Phil. 597-1900.

18-19 Big Band Singer: A Tribute to Rosemary Clooney. Norris Center. 213-3058.

21 Films on Fifth. Sugden Theatre. 263-7990.

23-28 Favorite Melodies: Classic to Celtic. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

24 Alice. The Phil. 597-1900.

24 Film: Grey Gardens. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

26-4/11 A Doll's House. Gulfshore Playhouse. 261-PLAY(7529)

24-4/17 Crazy Mary. Naples Players. 263-7990.

27 Outdoor Movie in Cambier Park. 213-3058.

29- 4/3 In The Heights. The Phil. 597-1900.

Special Events - March 2010

2 Marco Island Foundation for the Arts Luncheon. 642-3836.

3 Dining for Philanthropy. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

4 Magic Under the Mangroves. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 403-4216.

6-6/27 Princess Diana: Dresses of Inspiration. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

11 Evening on Fifth. 435-3742.

20 Naples-Marco Antique Car Show. Naples Depot. 252-8476.

21 Petanque: An Evening in Provence. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

22 Naples Backyard History's Pioneering Tribute. 594-2978.

26 Stars in the Arts Awards Luncheon. United Arts Council. 263-8242.

27 Batfish Bash. Rookery Bay. 262-0750.

Art Exhibits, Receptions &Tours - March 2010

1-12 Drawing with Passion. Art Gallery Old Naples. 775-5000.

1-13 Will Barnet Exhibit. Harmon-Meek Gallery. 261-2637.

1-13 Tammra Sigler Exhibit. Sweet Art Gallery. 597-2110.

1-16 Ports of Call Fine Art Exhibit. Art League Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

3 Meet the Artist Reception: Bonny Hawley. Blue Mangrove Gallery. 393-2405.

3 Patty Kane Exhibit: Every Day is a New Sky. Rosen Gallery & Studios. 821-1061.

3-31 Bonny Hawley Exhibit. Blue Mangrove Gallery. 393-2405.

6-28 Members' Gallery Final Show of the Season. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

6-4/11 2010 Naples Art Association Adult Student Exhibition. 262-6517.

7-8 Artists' Studio Tour. 597-1900.

11 Open House at Studio Blue. 595-3157.

11-12 Ikebana International Annual Exhibit. 390-2881.

12 Green with Envy. Sweet Art Gallery. 597-2110.

12-13 Ikebana Exhibit. 390-2881.

14-27 Richard Segalman Exhibit. Harmon-Meek Gallery. 261-2637.

19-4/16 Discovery Works. Art Gallery Old Naples. 775-5000.

22-31 Adult Student Art Show. Art League Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

25 James Stroud/Loet Vanderveen Exhibit. Native Visions Gallery. 643-3785.

26 Reception: Adult Student Art Show. Art League Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

26 Modern Masters. Sweet Art Gallery. 597-2110.

28-4/10 Robert Vickrey Exhibit. Harmon-Meek Gallery. 261-2637.

All Month:

Photography Annual Exhibit. Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

Chihuly: Recent Work. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

Woman: The Art of Gaston Lachaise. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

People, Places & Things. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

The Ever-Changing Colors of the Everglades. Museum of the Everglades. 695-0008.

At the Crossroads: Documenting Rural Voices. Immokalee Pioneer Museum. 658-2466.

Ali Clift: Beyond the Big Top. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

Bruce Somerville. North Collier Regional Park. 252-4000.

Val Wright. Norris Center. 213-3049.

ForEverglades: Photography by Clyde Butcher & Jeff Ripple. Collier County Museum. 252-8476.

Art Studio Tours. NONA Gallery and Studio. 572-3386. Rosen Gallery & Studios. 821-1061.

At the Crossroads. Immokalee Pioneer Museum. 658-2466.

Dick Cunningham: Photography of the Western States. Cunningham Gallery. 261-6249.

Romero Britto Exhibit. Naples Botanical Garden. 643-7275.

Memories of Coastal and Northern Italy. Guess-Fisher Gallery. 659-2787.

 

Art Events-March 2010

1 Art in the Environment: Connie Bransilver. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

3 Underground Art Wednesday. 821-1061.

4 A Taste of Raku. Annabelle Johnson & Richard Rosen. 821-1061.

6 Art in the Park. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

6 The Ever-Changing Colors of the Everglades Artist Reception. Museum of the Everglades. 695-0008.

6 Annual Club Show & Sale. Naples Porcelain Artists. 434- 5954.

7 Alla Prima. Southwest Florida Pastel Society. 594-5263.

6-7 Mercato Fine Arts Festival. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

12 Paint Along & Meeting. Naples Porcelain Artists. 434- 5954.

12 Trollbeads Trunk Show. Blue Mangrove Gallery. 393-2405.

13 Naples Artcrafters Fine Art & Craft Show. 352-3036.

13 Art After Dark. 403-8393.

14 Five Painters and a Potter. The Clay Place. 775-1078.

15 Art in the Environment: Clyde Butcher. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

16 Taste of Raku. Art League Marco Island Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

20-21 Chalk Art Festival Benefit for Pelican Bay Rotary Scholarship Fund. Mercato. 272-3645.

22 Plein Air Monday: Garden of Hope & Courage. Southwest Florida Pastel Society. 649-0167.

24 Last Wednesday Art Walk, Artist Colony at the Esplanade. Marco Island. 642-0528.

27-28 Downtown Naples Festival of the Arts. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

31 Last Wednesday Art Walk, Artist Colony at the Esplanade. Marco Island. 642-0528.

Education & Speakers - March 2010

1, 8, 22 Irish Set Dancing Classes. Susanna Haslett. 649-6325.

2 Birds and Bees with Dr. Jamie Ellis and Ted Below. Collier County Audubon Society. 643-7822.

2 Life & Works of Jack London. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Cultural History Walk. Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

3 Sumi-e: Traditional Asian Brush Painting. Ikebana International. 390-2881.

3 Life Writing: Who's Your Audience! The Phil. 597-1900.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Historical Lectures. Collier County Museum. 252-8476.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Walking Tours of Naples Historic District. Naples Historical Society. 261-8164.

4 John Scoular: From Page to Stage. The Phil. 597-1900.

5 Contemporary Art Study Group. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

5 Vernacular Architecture: Not Always a Rose-Covered Cottage. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

5 Amazing Adventure! National Parks, a World of Wonder in Our Own Backyard. Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

5-6 Photoshop Plug-Ins CS4 Class. The Phil. 597-1900.

8 Food & Culture: The Far East. The Phil. 597-1900.

9 Creating Clarity Out of Chaos. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

10 The Art of Nutrition: Are Vegetarian Diets More Helpful? The Phil. 597-1900.

10 Life Writing: Show Versus Tell! The Phil. 597-1900.

10 Collier County Heritage Trail: Dr. Lois A. Bolin. Naples Regional Library. 262-4130.

11 Pantanal of Brazil. Naples Regional Library. 263-7768.

11 The World is Your Second Home. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

12 Art Talk: Story of French Impressionism Part 2. The Phil. 597-1900.

12-13 Still Life Workshop. The Phil. 597-1900.

13 History of Greek Theatre. Gulfshore Playhouse. 213-3058.

13 Jewelry Sampler. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

16, 17 Four O'Clock at the Movies. The Phil. 597-1900.

16 Seminole People & Seminole Wars. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

17 Life Writing: Putting it All Together! The Phil. 597-1900.

17 Great Composers of American Music: Cole Porter. The Phil. 597-1900.

18 The "Fragile" Schubert. The Phil. 597-1900.

18 Golda Meir. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

17-19 Terry Ludwig Workshop. Southwest Florida Pastel Society. 649-0167.

19-20 Group Critique Experience. The Phil. 597-1900.

20 Costume Design: Process of Designing a Show. Gulfshore Playhouse. 213-3058.

20-4/10 Adult Acting Series 3. Gulfshore Playhouse. 213-3058.

22 Food & Culture: The USSR and the Baltic States. The Phil. 597-1900.

23 Kitty Felde: Behind the Scenes of Alice. The Phil. 597-1900.

24 The Art of Nutrition: Supplement Update & Herbal Remedies. The Phil. 597-1900.

24 Life Writing: The Book! The Phil. 597-1900.

25 Mask to Performance for Youth. Gulfshore Playhouse. 213-3058.

25 Henry Flagler. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

26 Art Talk: Story of French Impressionism Part 3. The Phil. 597-1900.

26 After Dinner Lecture Series. Naples Backyard History. 594-2978.

26-27 Photoshop CS4 in Black & White. The Phil. 597-1900.

27 Get Inside Lighting Design. Gulfshore Playhouse. 213-3058.

27 Shakespearean Verse. Gulfshore Playhouse. 213-3058.

All Month:

Tours of Palm Cottage. Naples Historical Society. 261-8164.

Literature - March 2010

4, 6 Critic's Choice: Little Bee by Chris Cleave. The Phil. 597-1900.

11 Book Discussion: South of Broad. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

16 Book Discussion: Julius Winsome. Vanderbilt Beach Library. 597-8444.

18 Book Discussion: Olive Kitteridge. Golden Gate Library. 252-4542.

19 Modern Masters Series: The Entertainer. The Phil. 597-1900.

20 Shakespearean Adventures: The Winter's Tale. The Phil. 597-1900.

23 Book Discussion: 1776. Naples Regional Library. 263-7768.

25 Book Discussion: Weight of Silence. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

Nature - March 2010

2 Birds & Bees- Dr. Jamie Ellis. Collier County Audubon Society. 643-7822.

2 Wing It! Beginning Birder's Workshop. Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

2 Western Everglades Exploration: Fakahatchee Strand. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

4, 18 Guided Tour of the Norris Gardens. Naples Historical Society. 261-8164.

6 Save the Panther Day. Naples Zoo. 262-5409.

6, 27 Fossil Digs. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

11 Panthers Among Us. Golden Gate Library. 252-4542.

12, 15 Night Eyes Tour. Naples Zoo. 262-5409.

17 Wildflower Walk. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

17 St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

20 First Day of Spring Celebration at Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

24 Wild About Wildlife. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

27-28 Flower Show. Naples Botanical Garden. 643-7275.

30 Exotic Everglades. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

All Month:

Free Guide Nature Walks at Clam Pass. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

Children - March 2010

2 C'mon- Start with the Arts! Estates Library. 455-8088.

2 Wizard Workshop. Estates Library. 455-8088.

4 Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday! Golden Gate Library. 252-4542.

4 Afterschool Adventure: Get Going Green. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

6 Pups'n'Books. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

8 Going to the Dogs. Headquarters Library. 593-0870.

10 Read to a Bunny. Vanderbilt Beach Library. 597-8444.

13 C'mon at Waterside Shops: Beautifully Outdoors. Children's Museum of Naples. 213-9980.

15 Down on the Farm. Headquarters Library. 593-0870.

17 St. Patrick's Day Party. Vanderbilt Beach Library. 597-8444.

18 Family Fun: Amazing World of Reptiles. Immokalee Library. 657-2882.

22 Spring Crafts. Headquarters Library. 593-0870.

23 Crochet for Beginners. Golden Gate Library. 252-4542.

29 Hoot & Toot. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

29 Easter Egg Hunt. Naples Regional Library. 262-6853.

30 Natural Cafe. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

31 Out of My Hands Juggling. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

31 Spring Break Crafts. Naples Regional Library. 262-6853.

April 2010
Music, Vocals & Opera- April 2010

1 Piano Emsemble. Steinway Paino Society. 498-9884.

6 Music by the Masters: Gala Benefit, Recital & Reception. Naples Music Club. 262-5093.

6 Marimba Melodies. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

8 Mozart & Mendelssohn. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

8 Little Anthony & the Imperials and Jay & the Americans. The Phil. 597-1900.

11 Roberta Flack. The Phil. 597-1900.

11 Gulf Coast Big Band at Cambier Park. 597-8954.

13 Marvin Hamlisch. The Phil. 597-1900.

15 Ed Vodicka Trio. Steinway Paino Society. 498-9884.

15-18 Musical Landscapes. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

16 Naples Concert Band. Cambier Park. 263-9521.

17 40th Anniversary Naples Music Club Scholarship Competition. 290-0501.

17 The Chapmans: Bluegrass. Norris Center. 213-3058.

17 Spring Gigue: Out of the Bachs! Bach Ensemble. 732-1055.

18 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. The Phil. 597-1900.

20 Neil Sedaka. The Phil. 597-1900.

21 k.d. lang. The Phil. 597-1900.

22 A Swinging Benny Goodman Tribute. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

23-24 Franc D'Ambrosio: I'll Be Seeing Youz...Gulfshore Playhouse/The Norris Center. 213-3049.

24 The Brandon Anthony Band. 601-8445.

24 Outdoor Movie in Cambier Park. 213-3058.

26 Classical Jazz & Rising Stars on Fifth. Classic Chamber Concerts. 434-8505.

27-30 A Long and Winding Road: The Concert. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

Theater, Film & Dance - April 2010

1-3 Fiddler on the Roof. Naples Players. 263-7990.

1-3 In The Heights. The Phil. 597-1900.

1-10 A Doll House. Gulfshore Playhouse. 239-261-PLAY(7529)

5 100 Years of Hollywood. The Phil. 597-1900.

6 Defending the Caveman. The Phil. 597-1900.

7 The Peking Acrobats. The Phil. 597-1900.

7-25 The Fourth Wall. Marco Players. 642-7270.

9 Chita Rivera. The Phil. 597-1900.

10 FDR. The Phil. 597-1900.

10 Ladies Who Luch: Women- Their Voices, Kathleen Gravatt. Marco Players. 642-7270.

12 Pilobolus Dance Theatre. The Phil. 597-1900.

14 Film: Fred & Ginger. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

14 Margaret Thatcher. Naples Regional Library. 263-7768.

16 Naples City Improv. 213-3058.

21-5/15 The Importance of Being Earnest. Naples Players. 263-7990.

22 Film: Earth. Naples Regional Library. 263-7768.

22-25 Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance. 1-888- 966- 3352.

23-25 Xanadu. The Phil. 597-1900.

29 Maria Callas. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

 

Special Events - April 2010

1 Goddess Night. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

1-6/27 Princess Diana: Dresses of Inspiration. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

8 Evening on Fifth. 435-3742.

21 Dining for Wildlife. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 403-4200.

24 Tamiami Trail/ Museum Birthday Celebration. Museum of the Everglades. 695-0008.

Art Exhibits, Receptions &Tours - April 2010

1-2 Photography Annual Exhibit. Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

1-3 ForEverglades: Photography by Clyde Buther & Jeff Ripple. Collier County Museum. 252-8476.

1-6 Ali Clift: Beyond the Big Top. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

1-10 Robert Vickrey Exhibit. Harmon-Meek Gallery. 261-2637.

1-11 2010 Naples Art Association Adult Student Exhibition. 262-6517.

1-18 People, Places & Things. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

1-25 Chihuly: Recent Work. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

5-9 Collier County High School Scholarship Exhibit. Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

7 Margaret Chevalier: Raku. Rosen Gallery & Studios. 821-1061.

7 Meet the Artist Reception: Phyllis Pransky. Blue Mangrove Gallery. 393-2405.

7-30 Phyllis Pransky Exhibit. Blue Mangrove Gallery. 393-2405.

9 Collier County High School Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

11-30 Adolf Dehn Exhibit. Harmon-Meek Gallery. 261-2637.

16 Preview Reception & Awards: Jade N. Riedel Scholarship. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

17-5/2 Jade N. Riedel Scholarship Competition. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

All Month:

Everglades Treasures in Fine Art Batik. Museum of the Everglades. 695-0008.

Woman: The Art of Gaston Lachaise. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

Inez Hudson. North Collier Regional Park. 252-4000.

Carolyn Landers. Norris Center. 213-3049.

Romero Britto Exhibit. Naples Botanical Garden. 643-7275.

Art Studio Tours. Rosen Gallery & Studios. 821-1061. NONA Gallery and Studio. 572-3386.

Art Events-April 2010

3 Art in the Park. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

7 Underground Art Wednesday. 821-1061.

8 A Taste of Raku. Annabelle Johnson & Richard Rosen. 821-1061.

9 Paint Along & Meeting. Naples Porcelain Artists. 434- 5954.

10 Naples Artcrafters Fine Art & Craft Show. 352-3036.

10 Everglades Treasures in Fine Art Batik Artist Reception. Museum of the Everglades. 695-0008.

10-11 Marco Masters Art Fest. Marco Island Foundation for the Arts. 642-8280.

17 Left Bank Art Fest at the Esplanade. Marco Island Foundation for the Arts. 642-8280.

20 Taste of Raku. Art League Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

26 Plein Air Monday: Secret Garden. Southwest Florida Pastel Society. 649-0167.

28 Last Wednesday Art Walk, Artist Colony at the Esplanade. Marco Island. 642-0528.

Education - April 2010

2 Contemporary Art. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

3 Shakespearean Verse. Gulfshore Playhouse. 213-3058.

6, 13, 20, 27 Cultural History Walk. Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

8-5/13 Youth Acting Technique for Stage, Final Series. Gulfshore Playhouse. 213-3058.

5-7 Travel Watercolor. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

5-9 Life Portrait with Pastel. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

7-9 Intro to Art Basics: Materials & Techniques. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

9 Contemporary Art Study Group. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

9 A Vision for the Benetton Collection & Museum. FGCU Renaissance Academy. 434-4737.

10 From Page to Stage: Development of a Play of Musical. Gulfshore Playhouse. 213-3058.

10 Stage Management Master Class. Gulfshore Playhouse. 213-3058.

12, 13 Four O'Clock at the Movies. The Phil. 597-1900.

17 Jewelry Sampler. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

17 History of Greek Theatre. Gulfshore Playhouse. 213-3058.

22 Southwest Florida History 101. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

27 History of the Working Waterfront. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

29 Flower Arranging. Golden Gate Library. 252-4542.

Literature - April 2010

6 Book Discussion: Secret Scripture. Vanderbilt Library. 597-8444.

7 Book Discussion: Brooklyn. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

8 Book Discussion: The Art of Racing in the Rain. Golden Gate Library. 252-4542.

8 Book Discussion: Forgotten Garden. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

8, 10 Critic's Choice: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. The Phil. 597-1900.

13 Book DIscussion: Thw White Queen. Naples Regional Library. 263-7768.

15 Book Discussion: That Old Cape Magic. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

15 Book Discussion: South of Broad. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

16 Modern Masters Series: 84 Charing Cross Road. The Phil. 597-1900.

17 Shakespearean Adventures: The Tempest. The Phil. 597-1900.

22 Book Dscussion: Last Night at Twisted River. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

Speakers- April 2010

2 Amazing Adventure! Whale Watching in the Sea of Cortez. Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

22 After Dinner Lecture Series. Naples Backyard History. 594-2978.

27 History of the Working Waterfront: Dr. Lois A. Bolin. Headquarters Library. 593-0334.

 

Nature - April 2010

1 Back from Africa. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

2-4 Zoo Animal Hunt for Easter Eggs. Naples Zoo. 262-5409.

6 Bats in Our Community with Allyson Webb. Collier County Audubon Society. 643-7822.

6 Wing It! Beginning Birder's Workshop. Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

8 Fascinating World of Florida Black Bears. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

15 Florida's Everglades: River of Grass. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

17 Earth Day Festival 2010. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

20 Discover Big Cypress National Preserve. Headquarters Library. 593-0177.

22 Earth Day Celebration at Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

24 Party for the Planet Earth Day Event. Naples Zoo. 262-5409.

28 Into the Future. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

All Month:

Free Guide Nature Walks at Clam Pass. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

Children - April 2010

1 Nails & Scales. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

1 Easter Egg Hunt. Immokalee Library. 657-2882.

2 Bird is the Word. Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 262-0304.

6 C'mon- Start with the Arts! Estates Library. 455-8088.

8 Afterschool Adventure: Poetry Pizzazz. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

12 Stop, Drop & Read. Headquarters Library. 593-0870.

13 Super Science Space Event. Estates Library. 455-8088.

14 Celebrate the Earth Party. Vanderbilt Beach Library. 597-8444.

16 A Wolf in the Library? Golden Gate Library. 252-4542.

17 Magic Carpet Series: Woodwinds. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

21 Earth Day Crafts. Naples Regional Library. 262-6853.

26 Teddy Bear Clinic. Headquarters Library. 593-0870.

28 Word Friends Return. Vanderbilt Beach Library. 597-8444.

29 Pups 'n' Books. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

30 Family Fun: Children's Book Day. Immokalee Library. 657-2882.

30 Fired Up for Reading. Golden Gate Library. 252-4542.

May 2010
Music, Vocals & Opera- May 2010

1-2 A Long and Winding Road: The Concert. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

2 40th Anniversary Naples Music Club Scholarship Winner's Recital. 290-0501.

3 Youth Chorale Recital. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

6 Blue Sueded Shoes: The Ultimate Elvis Bash. The Phil. 597-1900.

7-8 Thirds by Saint-Saens. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

13 Blue Jeans & Bluegrass: Cherryholmes. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

16 Major/Minor Concerts. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

18 20th Century Gems. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

23 Pictures at an Exhibition. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

27-29 Star Spangled Spectacular. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

Theater, Film & Dance - May 2010

6 Four Loves of FDR. Headquarters Library. 591-0177.

7 Naples City Improv. Norris Center. 213-3058.

12 Film: Double Happiness. Headquarters Library. 591-0177.

19 Film: Lonely are the Brave. Headquarters Library. 591-0177.

Special Events - May 2010

1-6/27 Princess Diana: Dresses of Inspiration. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

5 Team Floral II. Ikebana International. 390-2881.

13 Evening on Fifth. 435-3742.

Art Exhibits, Receptions &Tours - May 2010

1-2 Jade N. Riedel Scholarship Competition. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

2-16 Second Annual Student Exhibition. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

4 Opening Reception: Texture Takes Form Exhibit. Art League Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

4-8/31 Texture Takes Form Exhibit. Art League Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

5 Team Floral. Ikebana International. 390-2281.

5 Meet the Artist Reception: Christi Vadnais. Blue Mangrove Gallery. 393-2405.

5 Tracy M. Rosen: 3-D Assemblage- Memories in a Box. Rosen Gallery & Studios. 821-1061.

5-31 Christi Vadnais Exhibit. Blue Mangrove Gallery. 393-2405.

8-6/27 The Collection: New and Recently Aquired Work. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

9-6/30 Associated American Artists, Art By Subscription. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

15-6/30 Florida Contemporary. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

All Month:

French Twist: Masterworks of Photography. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

Documenting Contemporary Wetlands. Museum of the Everglades. 695-0008.

Art Studio Tours. Rosen Gallery & Studios. 821-1061.

Art Events-May 2010

5 Underground Art Wednesday. 821-1061.

6 A Taste of Raku. Annabelle Johnson & Richard Rosen. 821-1061.

Education & Speakers- May 2010

5 Memorable Women in the Naples Area. Naples Regional Library. 263-7768.

13 Chaos & Invasion: Second Spanish Colonial Period. South Regional Library. 252-7542.

15 Jewelry Sampler. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

18 Biography: Life and Works od a Master Pastelist. 649-0167.

Literature - May 2010

13 Book Discussion: That Old Cape Magic. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

18 Book Discussion: Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Naples Regional Library. 263-7768.

Nature - May 2010

1 Dive Into Oceans Day. Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

4 Looking for Wild Orchids in Southwest Florida. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

4 Hurricane History of Southwest Florida. Headquarters Library. 591-0177.

8 International Migratory Bird Day. Naples Zoo. 262-5409.

Children - May 2010

4 C'mon- Start with the Arts! Estates Library. 455-8088.

4 Get Crafty! Estates Library. 455-8088.

5 Mother's Day Craft. Naples Regional Library. 262-6853.

5 Mother's & Father's Day Workshop. Vanderbilt Beach Library. 597-8444.

6 Mother's Day Celebration. Immokalee Library. 657-2882.

6 Afterschool Adventure: Pressing Nature. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.

10 Under the Sea Magic Show. Headquarters Library. 593-0870.

10 Paper Airplane Show. Naples Regional Library. 262-6853.

11 April Showers Bring May Flowers. Golden Gate Library. 252-4542.

12 Magic Show. Vanderbilt Beach Library. 597-8444.

15 Magic Carpet Series: Brass. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

17 A Visit from the Tooth Fairy. Headquarters Library. 593-0870.

22 Magic Carpet Series: Percussion. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

29 Magic Carpet Series: Strings. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.

June 2010
Music, Vocals & Opera- June 2010
6 Festival of Great Organ Music. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. 597-1900.
Theater, Film & Dance - June 2010
10-13, 16-20 I Love My Wife. TheatreZone. 1-888- 966- 3352.
Special Events - June 2010

1-27 Princess Diana: Dresses of Inspiration. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

10 Evening on Fifth. 435-3742.

Art Exhibits, Receptions &Tours - June 2010

1-27 The Collection: New and Recently Aquired Work. Naples Art Association. 262-6517.

2 Group Exhibition: Moving Forward. Rosen Gallery & Studios. 821-1061.

All Month:

French Twist: Masterworks of Photography. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

Florida Contemporary. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

Associated American Artists, Art By Subscription. Naples Museum of Art. 597-1900.

Documenting Contemporary Wetlands. Museum of the Everglades. 695-0008.

Texture Takes Form Exhibit. Art League Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

Art Studio Tours. Rosen Gallery & Studios. 821-1061.

Art Events-June 2010
2 Underground Art Wednesday. 821-1061.
Education - June 2010
Literature - June 2010
Speakers- June 2010
Nature - June 2010

8 World Oceans Day. Rookery Bay. 417-6310.

8 World Oceans Day. Naples Zoo. 262-5409.

Children - June 2010
July 2010
Music, Vocals & Opera- July 2010
Theater, Film & Dance - July 2010
Special Events - July 2010
8 Evening on Fifth. 435-3742.
Art Exhibits, Receptions &Tours - July 2010

All Month:

Texture Takes Form Exhibit. Art League Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

Art Events-July 2010
Education - July 2010
Literature - July 2010
Speakers-July 2010
Nature - July 2010
Children - July 2010
August 2010
Music, Vocals & Opera- August 2010
Theater, Film & Dance - August 2010
Special Events - August 2010
12 Evening on Fifth. 435-3742.
Art Exhibits, Receptions &Tours - August 2010

All Month:

Texture Takes Form Exhibit. Art League Marco Island's Center for the Arts. 394-4221.

Art Events-August 2010
Education - August 2010
Literature - August 2010
Speakers- August 2010
Nature - August 2010
Children - August 2010
September 2010
Music, Vocals & Opera- September 2010
Theater, Film & Dance - September 2010
Special Events - September 2010
9 Evening on Fifth. 435-3742.
Art Exhibits, Receptions &Tours - September 2010
Art Events-September 2010
Education - September 2010
Literature - September 2010
Speakers-September 2010
Nature - September 2010
Children - September 2010
October 2010
Music, Vocals & Opera- October 2010
Theater, Film & Dance - October 2010
Special Events - October 2010
Art Exhibits, Receptions &Tours - October 2010
Art Events-October 2010
Education - October 2010
Literature - October 2010
Speakers- October 2010
Nature - October 2010
Children - October 2010
24 Boo at the Zoo! Naples Zoo. 262-5409.
November 2010
Music, Vocals & Opera- November 2010
Theater, Film & Dance - November 2010
Special Events - November 2010
Art Exhibits, Receptions &Tours - November 2010
Art Events-November 2010
Education - November 2010
Literature - November 2010
Speakers- November 2010
Nature - November 2010
Children - November 2010
December 2010
Music, Vocals & Opera- December 2010
Theater, Film & Dance - December 2010
Special Events - December 2010
Art Exhibits, Receptions &Tours - December2010
Art Events-December 2010
Education - December 2010
Literature - December 2010
Speakers- December 2010
Nature - December 2010
Children - December 2010
13-24 Twelve Day of Wild Holiday Fun. Naples Zoo. 262-5409.