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WINE FESTIVAL THE NAPLES PLAYERS

PHOTO BY: MILA BRIDGER Be a part of the show!

which connects high-quality THE NEW MEL BROOKS MUSICAL March 2 -
early childhood care providers April 3
to bring more early learning THE NEW MEL BROOKS MUSICAL
opportunities to the Naples
community. BOOK BY MEL BROOKS AND THOMAS MEEHAN, MUSIC Wed. 7:30 p.m.
AND LYRICS BY MEL BROOKS. ORIGINAL DIRECTION & Thurs. – Sat. 8:00 p.m.
The weekend kicked off
with a 40th anniversary wine CHOREOGRAPHY BY SUSAN STROMAN Sun. 2:00 p.m.
tasting to commemorate the
historic Judgment of Paris that An electrifying musical comedy from Sponsored by:
catapulted California wines to lasting international fame. Steven the genius of Mel Brooks!
Spurrier, host of the original event, joined George Taber, author of the
best-selling book about the competition, along with proprietors Bo In Blackburn Hall
Barrett of Chateau Montelena and Ted Baseler of Stag’s Leap Wine
Cellars, to give guests an exclusive taste of these American wineries March 23 -
that were honored in the original competition. April 16
Throughout the rest of the weekend,guests were treated to culinary
artistry from more than 20 of the country’s top chefs, including stars Wed. - Sat. 8:00 p.m.
such as Curtis Duffy, Bill Telepan, and Richard Reddington, as well as Sun. 2:00 p.m.
Chef de Cuisine Rick Tramonto, proprietor of renowned restaurants
in both Chicago and New Orleans. BY MELANIE MARNICH
17 Master Sommeliers—more than ever before— poured wines
at the Festival, sharing their skill and knowledge with hundreds of On a desperate journey to find a way to In Tobye Studio
lucky guests. Over 40 acclaimed vintners from across the globe
also attended the event, led by Paul and Emily Michael of the fall asleep, a woman discovers how to be
Peter Michael Winery, whose role as this year’s Honored Vintners truly awake.
reflects their remarkable commitment to the Festival and quality
of their wines. Tickets:
“The chefs, sommeliers, and vintners are crucial to making this Young Frankenstein $40
Festival a success,” added Laura Dixon, co-chair of the 2016 Naples A Sleeping Country $30
Winter Wine Festival. “Their contributions of time and talent help Students 21 and under $10 13 Years Voted
us make a positive impact on thousands of lives in the community.” “Best Live Theatre”
Using the funds raised from this year’s auction, NCEF will award Call 239-263-7990 or visit
grants to local organizations serving Collier County children in need www.naplesplayers.org
on March 14.
The Naples Players at Sugden CommunityTheatre • 701 5th Ave. South, Naples, FL 34102
ABOUT THE NAPLES
WINTER WINE FESTIVAL

The Naples Winter Wine Festival is the most successful
international charity wine auction in the world, bringing
together renowned vintners and chefs with wine enthusiasts and
philanthropists for a three-day Festival that raises millions of dollars
for underprivileged and at-risk children. Every dollar raised under the
tent funds the Festival’s founding organization, the Naples Children
& Education Foundation (NCEF), whose annual grants and strategic
initiatives have provided more than 200,000 children with the services
and resources they need to excel. For more information, please visit
Napleswinefestival.com.

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