Entertainers Booking Talent Guidelines Entertainer Brochure Entertainer Resources Shown below is a list of entertainers who are members of the United Arts Council. Vivian Aiello, violin and viola, is the contact for Seaside Strings, which provides solo, duo, trio and string quartet music. Her ensembles are available for weddings, parties and other events. These groups offer classical favorites as well as arrangements of popular music.  Aiello also offers private lessons to children and adults. (239) 348-7314. info@seasidestrings.net. Website Marie Barnett is a firedancer, dancing with different props lit on fire. She uses fire poi and fire hula hoops. (239) 961-4100. blazenaples@aol.com Website Theater performer, writer, actress, playwright, television and radio commentator - the word "versatile" hardly seems broad enough to cover all the roles Janina Birtolo plays in the local arts community. (239) 592-1137. janinab@aol.com. Website Ron Bowman wears many hats in Collier's arts and cultural community. He is a pianist, baritone vocalist, dean of students at International College, professor of music, lecturer and performer. He serves as president of the Naples Opera Society, and helps coordinate the UAC's Arts Forum. (239) 513-1122. Website Captain Richard is a song writer, musician, entertainer and teacher who has lived in Naples for over 20 years. Richard writes and records his original "new folk" compositions and provides entertainment for the monthly Art After Dark events at the Guess-Fisher Gallery. He is available to perform at private parties, art functions and any other event! (239) 707-7586. rperron47@gmail.com Website Haslett Susanna Haslett teaches and organizes Irish dance events- Ceilis and Set Dancing. These dances have been danced at the crossroads and in the kitchens of Ireland for years, and are derived from the French Quadrilles and local country dances. Lessons take place at Veteran's Community Park. 649-6325 Inish is a band that performs mostly traditional Irish music made for dancing & listening. Members perform on concertina, fiddle, tin whistle and guitar. (239) 649-6325. Website Jimmy Keys performs a high energy musical comedy variety act! The show is packed with comedy, visual musical impressions, Broadways songs, exciting piano playing and audience participation.(239) 370-3954. jimmy@jimmykeys.com Website Lochirco Mary Anne Lochirco is a professional vocalist who has performed around the country and for cruise lines. She established her own production company, as well. (239) 821-8290. Lowris Dr. George Lowris specializes in cocktail/jazz solo piano for private functions. He is originally from the New York area where he played solo piano and as a side man and leader in dance bands. His main specialty is piano stylings of the "Great American Songbook." 597-69544. Website Russ Morrison is the leader of Frontline Bluegrass, aka Ghinko Biloba. He is the lead singer of the bluegrass group and guitar player. Russ also specializes in acoustic music. (239) 287-2035. bluewaterbg@gmail.com Website Naples City Improv is the only professional improv group in SWFL. Formed in the summer of 2008, their live shows are always unpredictable, energetic and leave you laughing. Get involved by offering suggestions or sit back and enjoy the laughs. Naples City Improv is comedy you can be a part of! (239) 682-0638. naplescityimprov@yahoo.com Website Cathy Orban has been entertaining in the Naples area for most of her life. From church choirs to rock bands Cathy has performed for a wide variety of audiences. In her current venture, Cathy O sings and plays her acoustic guitar performing various types of music. (239) 259-1103. Web site The Paradise Coastmen Barbershop Chorus offers both chorus and quartets for conventions, public and private events. In February they also offer Singing Valentines. (239) 352-6366. paradisecoastmenchorus@comcast.net Web site Keith Raygor's performances have been called a triumph of vision and imagination! You'll never forget the experience of this theatrical entertainer that is both captivating and compassionate. You'll smile and laugh, and be taken to those moments when anything is possible and astonishment is the rule of the day. Keith's sleight-of-hand artistry and his displays of thought-reading will make you a fan for life. (239)352-5300. Web site Frank Smith is an accomplished acoustic and classical guitarist with a repertoire of original music. His unique solo performances set him apart from other performers. His style is full of energy and guaranteed to relax and resonate within the soul. He is available for private and public parties and events. He also has several CDs on the market. (239) 821-1081. frank@justlovemusic.com. Web site Debra Stevens is a performance ballroom dancer who is available for charitable events, fundraisers, private functions and community-oriented venues. She has a high level of capability for choreography, acting and blending a particular theme with the art of dancing. (239) 777-0791. Wendy Willis performs and teaches on modern & historical flutes and recorders. She has taught at many colleges, including University of Notre Dame & St. Mary's College (Indiana). She performs with area ensembles and works with many fine chamber musicians for weddings and special events. She also teachers flute and piano lessons. (239) 455-9924. music@wendywillisflutist.com. Web site For information about becoming an entertainer member, CLICK HERE!

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