Page 14 - Life In Naples Magazine - November 2015
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by Claudia Pozin November 3 in Cambier Park
at 7 p.m. you will have a wonderful
I t is November 1 – and that means only 55 days until opportunity to enjoy the US Army
Christmas. That also means that the season of busy Field Concert Band. This group is
schedules is officially here – so make sure you have your the oldest of the Field Band’s four
Christmas shopping done so that you will have time to enjoy performance components. This
all of the wonderful concerts and events that are beginning 65 member group was founded in
in Naples. 1941 and has performed in all 50
states and 25 foreign countries. The
However, if you are a little bit of a procrastinator and still audiences that have enjoyed this
have a lot of shopping to do – here is a suggestion to make it group number in excess of 100 million. This group is known
more enjoyable and take some of the stress out of this yearly for their professionalism and always brings a high level
ritual. The concert series at Cambier Park is beginning – so of entertainment. Many will find the performance very
think about doing some shopping and then planning to take emotional and will instill a pride in our American heritage.
in a concert on one of the Sundays in November. That’s right
the schedule is starting – so you can choose – November 1 – November 11 is another great opportunity – at noon at
Dixieland Jazz Band; November 8 – Naples Concert Band; the Naples Depot Museum – there will be a USO show.
November 15 – Gulf Coast Big Band; and November 22 – Probably the most well-known of all of the USO performers
Music Makers Big Show Band. A great variety of concerts was Bob Hope – who spent over 40 Christmas’s away from
– so it will be perfect to do a little of your shopping and then home so that he could entertain our troops. This non-
sit back and enjoy your favorite music. profit organization has provided programs, services and live
entertainment to our troops since 1941. The famous camp
We are also lucky to have two great shopping streets in shows began in 1941 and between 1941 and 1945 presented
downtown Naples – so take the time to enjoy November 293,738 performances. Don’t miss this opportunity to see a
12 – Evening on Fifth – some of our wonderful restaurants USO show right here in Naples.
have entertainment and the weather is starting to cool down
so you can enjoy your favorite food and beverage outside – November is an exciting month – beginning with the
watch the sights and enjoy the sounds of Naples. If you enjoy Dixieland Jazz Ensemble and the US Army Field Concert
the Evening on 5th – then don’t forget to take in the evening Band and ending with Christmas on Third on November 23
on Third Street South – Third Thursday – November 19. and our wonderful American holiday – Thanksgiving. Don’t
overlook this holiday – it is more than Black Friday – it is the
Remember 55 days to Christmas – well it will seem a little time to reflect on all that we have in this country. Many times
closer if you make it a point to enjoy Christmas on Third on we need to be reminded to take the time to be thankful – and
November 23 – if that doesn’t make you realize you don’t sometimes it is the little things that we need to remember.
have a lot of time left to be ready for December 25 – the
tree-lighting and all of the beautiful parts of the lighting
ceremony will make it seem very real.
