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KIMBERLY PATTERSON

GULF COAST BIG BAND

YOUTH CORUS
LOOKING FORWARD TO
“SEASON”

by Claudia Polzin
Consultant to Nonprofits
W ilma in 2005 and Irma in 2017 – on November 5 at 4 p.m. in the church sanctuary. If you missed
the Gulf Coast Big Band on November 5 – or if you just need
ladies we would all like to forget
– but hopefully the ravages of
another dose of their music – you can hear them again at
Irma have been repaired and
cleaned up. Unfortunately, as I write this I know Riverside Park in Bonita Springs on November 8 at 7 p.m.
The Naples Players, whose home is the Sugden Theatre, have
that there are still residents of our County that a busy November. The first few performances of November will
are suffering from the loss of homes, belongings see the last few days of the production of She Kills Monsters –
and some loved ones. As the memories of this this production in Blackburn Hall transports you to the world
horrendous storm grow dimmer let us not forget those that still of Dungeons & Dragons. This comedic romp into the world of
need assistance in their recovery. Let us also hope that this, the last role-playing games takes you on an exploration of discovery and
month of hurricane season, is a quiet one. adventure, appealing to the geek and warrior in you.
Some of our arts organizations had to alter their schedules due At the Tobye Studio at the Sugden Theatre you can enjoy
to the visit by Irma – but hopefully they will all be back to full Maple & Vine – a couple who gives up their 21st century lives
schedules soon. with all of the “gadgets” that go along with it an goes back
We can begin the month with a lot of opportunities to in time to the 1950’s where they take up cigarettes and hold
celebrate and enjoy music and theatre – November 5 is a very busy Tupperware parties.
day for music with a lot to choose from. Cambier Park will be the One of the most heart-warming holiday productions is Miracle
site for the Gulf Coast Big Band’s opening concert of the season on 34th Street – and it will open on November 29 at the Sugden.
at 2 p.m. This Big Band is led by Dan Miller, one of the country’s The story of a single mom, Doris, who does not want her six-year
outstanding trumpeteers. old daughter’s head filled with romantic notions; keeps her away
November 5 at 4 p.m. you can hear the beautiful sounds of the from the notions of Santa, etc. But her neighbor , in an effort to
Youth Chorus of Artis-Naples, under the direction of Dr. James “woo” her takes Susan, her daughter, to visit Santa. Turns out this
Cochran. This group will be performing at First Presbyterian Santa might actually be Santa – and the twists and turns that this
Church, where their assistant conductor, Brice Gerlach, is the lead to become one of the most memorable holiday stories of all
Director of Music. If you need a real “feel good” concert then this time. This play is good for the entire family and a great way to
is the one for you. begin the Holiday Season.
An interesting musical combination is on the venue at Trinity- Here is wishing all of you a most Blessed and Happy
by-the-Cove as they open their Sunday afternoon concert series Thanksgiving – this year we in Florida have a lot to be thankful
with a cello and guitar concert. Featured cellist is Kimberly for and a reason to be sure that our neighbors, who may not have
Patterson with Patrick Sutton on guitar; they will be performing been as lucky as we, can also find a reason to be thankful.

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