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The sights and
sounds of the
holidays

by Claudia Polzin
Consultant to Nonprofits

ll of us have personal and the Inn’, “African Noel” and a Christmas Day medley.
family traditions that are December 16th also has concerts at Moorings Presbyterian
associated with holidays – and St. Monica’s Episcopal – at 10 a.m. at Moorings Presbyterian
A we remember our favorite you can hear Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria; and at 4 p.m. at St.
foods, favorite events and favorite Monica’s there will be a traditional advent service of lessons carols.
holiday songs. The holidays can be An entire series of events can be found at Palm Cottage
a very nostalgic time for many - but – as part of the celebration of the Naples Historical Society
what better way to remember all of our favorites but to go to you can enjoy the history of Naples through the joys of the
concerts, events and plan special times with friends. Holiday traditions – celebrate the 10 days of Christmas at
Christmas concerts in our area churches will fill you with Palm Cottage – every evening from 5-7 p.m. The traditions
the traditional, secular and sacred memories – begining on of our community are brought to life in Southwest Holiday
December 2nd – 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church Naples Traditions; the reading of The Night before Christmas, hear
– the program will feature the Chancel Choir performing a and learn about the role of the Victrola; history of trees
concert that celebrates the joy of Christmas through song. and ornaments and recipes from yesteryear. As the one
For a change of pace – December 3rd – North Naples Church organization in Naples that preserves and celebrates Naples
at 7 p.m. Big Band Christmas Extravaganza – Lew DelGatto and history – they bring the holiday traditions to life in a unique,
Dan Miller with an all-star big band will present a holiday themed educational and entertaining way.
concert featuring the music of Duke Ellington and Count Basie. A successful relatively new concert series finds a new home
December 9th – Service of Lessons and Carols at Vanderbilt and an exciting new Grand Piano to perform on – Grand
Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m. – the service will feature nine Piano Series – will have their home at Vanderbilt Presbyterian
lessons and carols with the Chancel Choir, VandeReaders Church. This year they will also celebrate that the artists will
theatre troupe, soloist Michele Byrd; Matthew Sonneborn, be performing on a Fazioli F308 Grand Piano (10’2”). The
trumpet; and Stanley Leonard, timpanist. The concert will concert on December 10th will be the first one performed
feature a World Premiere of Fanfares and Celebration – for on this fantastic Concert Grand. There are only six public
organ and timpani, written by Mr. Leonard to celebrate the new organizations in the US that own a Fazioli F308 Grand.
Lively-Fulcher organ in the Sanctuary. Naples is indeed proud and fortunate to be the home of one
December 13th – Seraphic Fire – Grammy nominated of these incredible instruments.
vocal artistry of this ensemble group presents your favorite This list of concerts is only the “tip of the iceberg” of what
English carols and transcendent chant at Vanderbilt is available in our beautiful area. Most of the concerts in the
Presbyterian Church – concert at 7 p.m. churches are free, but some require that you call and obtain
December 15th and 16th – 5 p.m. at Trinity-by-the-Cove – a ticket – double check to be sure you can hear and enjoy the
“On Christmas Night” – featuring the choir of Trinity singing concerts of your choice.
old and new favorites. Accompanied by Dickie Fleisher, harp; Remember to take time during this month of December
Wendy Willis, flute and Peter Lewis, Casavant Organ. The to enjoy your family and friends and celebrate all that is
concert selections range from “Sussex Carol” to “No Room at special to you and yours.

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