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The Art

of Living in Paradise

by Claudia Polzin
Consultant to Nonprofits

January – and your friends and neighbors and all of the members of the band perform without pay for the love
who are not fortunate enough to be of music and the opportunity to raise money for scholarships for high
Southwest Florida are very envious of the school students. This group is lead by the legendary trumpeter, Dan
warm weather, the ability to get in your car Miller – who has played around the world with all of the major names
without scraping off the snow and ice and of jazz.
not having to bundle up in multiple layers The finest vocal artists come together as Seraphic Fire performs
of clothes. So plan to make the most of on January 15 at Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. – the
everything the arts have to offer in our little top vocalists in the country join together to present music from the
slice of Paradise. African-American tradition in a concert titled: “I have a Dream”.
January 2 – you have recovered from The concert highlights both solemn melodies and exhilarating
staying in or going out on New Year’s Eve and all of the football rhythms.
games on New Year’s Day - so now is the time to get out for a walk. Naples art scene does not neglect the art of theatre – a unique
So get your walking shoes and head to the Naples Art District – every play will open on January 16 at the Sugden Theatre – “Don’t Dress
first Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. and every third Saturday from 11 a.m. for Dinner” – a comedy adapted from a French play – featuring
to 4 p.m. see professional artists showcasing their works. Have the mistresses, love, affairs, and caterers. The play will continue through
opportunity to meet the artist and find unique treasurers. February 10 with both evening and matinee performances.
Cluster Pluckin’ Bluegrass – ever been to Nashville and the Grand Move from comedy and theatre to Grand Opera on January 18 –
Ole Opry – well on January 5 at the Norris Center you can enjoy the Fifth Anniversary concert for Gulfshore Opera will feature the
everything from Bluegrass to Jazz to Folk - packed into three hours great moments of grand opera beautifully performed by nationally
structured like the live broadcast radio shows from the Grand Ole recognized artists. The concert will be held at North Naples Church
Opry (without the radio broadcast). at 7 p.m. Gulfshore Opera is a regional opera company bringing
The Grand Piano Series has found a home at Vanderbilt opera to all of the areas of Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties and
Presbyterian Church and the artists will enjoy performing on the 10’2” focusing on education for all ages.
Fazioli Concert Grand Piano. If you have not heard of the Fazioli Lest we forget – the special art of photography – two unique
piano – perhaps all we need to tell you is that the soundboards are opportunities during this month – opening on January 1 – “DPI-SIG
made of the same type of wood chosen by Antonio Stradivari for his Photography” exhibit at the West Wing Art Gallery of the Naples
legendary violins. Fazioli’s sound philosophy comes from the Italian Regional Library on Central Avenue. If you did not know that an
“bel canto” tradition, allowing artists to enjoy the singing quality art gallery exists, this is the time to explore this unique venue for
of the instrument as well as exploring a wide range of colors and interesting art exhibits. The second exhibit opens on January 15 at
dynamics. On January 7 at 7:30 p.m. you can hear Lera Auerbach the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center and features the
perform the monumental work by M. Mussorgsky “Pictures at an Southwest Florida Annual Juried Photography Exhibit.
Exhibition”. So enjoy the warmth of the climate, the warmth of family and
As I noted there is something for everyone in Naples – and on friends and all of the warmth that the arts bring to our lives.
January 13 – you can enjoy the Gulf Coast Big Band Jazz Concert at
2 p.m. in Cambier Park. This group has been performing since 1991

16 Life in Naples | January 2019