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what is
life in Naples?

by Claudia Polzin
l iving in Naples means different things and you took art a few years ago – you probably will recognize the
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to different people – for those of us that gentleman playing the upright bass.)
live here year round – we find joy in the
For those among us (myself included) who are lovers of
months from April to December – when classical music – this month holds a unique pairing – on February
things are quieter and parking places can be 3 – Gulfshore Opera will present Mozart the Concert Arias and
found. But for our wonderful “snowbirds” they other Rare Vocal Gems in the Daniels Pavilion at Artis-Naples.
many times see a very different city – full of After hearing the beautiful music of Mozart you can see the
events , too many things to try to fit into a fictionalized account of the lives of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
week, no parking places and reservations that and Antonio Salieri in the Tony Award winning play Amadeus.
are hard to come by in your favorite restaurant. But for all of us it is There has been debate for years as to their relationship and this
a city and area of Florida that we love – and the issues make us the play focuses on Salieri’s sole ambition to be a great composer and
unique place that we are; and we have a wonderful way of making the fact that the one component he lacks is the Genius of Mozart.
it work for all of us. Another unique art form will be featured during February
For the shortest month of the year – February is full of many at the Botanical Gardens – February 1, 8, 15 and 22 – Origami
arts adventures – let’s look at the world of jazz – and all of its many After Dark. Origami – the art of paper folding associated
forms – there are many times that you can enjoy a wonderful jazz with the Japanese culture. This intricate art involves taking a
concert right here in Naples. Beginning on February 5 at 2 p.m. – flat piece of paper and through intricate folds creating three-
enjoy Dixieland Jazz in Cambier Park. If Big Band is more to your dimensional figures.
liking you can go to Riverside Park to hear Naples Big Band on For this second month of 2017 – I want to digress a little from
February 5 and 19 at 2pm. So fill up your calendar in February – focusing on the arts – among all of our beauty and opportunities
and fit the Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland Band in on February 11 there are those that live among us that are not so fortunate. Please
at River Park at 2 p.m. indulge me as I ask you to also find out about the seniors that are
A different venue for jazz is at Trinity-by-the-Cove – on homeless, lonely and without hope; and the children that go to
February 19 at 4 p.m. – the Fred Moyer Jazz Trio – you will hear bed hungry. Even though you may not think that the arts and
them play the original charts of Peterson, Evans and Brubeck. But these two issues are intertwined – they many times are – many of
plan to come early this wonderful venue fills up fast. Another unique our arts groups provide support for the organizations that work
venue for unique music is Bower Chapel located in Moorings Park to meet the needs of our seniors and children. So remember that
– on February 21 at 7:30 p.m. – Bluegrass Central will be featured. even in our world of extraordinary beauty and opportunity there
This group that has played all over Southwest Florida presents the are those, closer than you may think, that are struggling.
authentic bluegrass along with Texas Swing, Classic Country and Enjoy jazz, classical music, origami and remember all of the
Americana. (FYI – for any of you that are Naples High graduates people that call Naples home – no matter what their circumstances.

20 Life in Naples | February 2017