Page 20 - Life in Naples November 2018

And so

it begins

again!!!

Season!

by Claudia Polzin
Consultant to Nonprofits

t seems to be starting earlier every The Naples Players will finish the month of November with
year – many of our arts groups begin Irving Berlin’s iconic White Christmas. Even if you have never
with increased schedules in November seen the stage production you have probably seen the movie
I that continue through April – so that with Bing Crosby – the beautiful resort in Vermont and the
is our expanded season. How many of us unforgetable music. So imagine the snow-capped landscape of
remember when it was January through Vermont in the comfort of the Sugden Theatre.
April? The one advantage this has had for The weekend of November 3 you can enjoy the work of two of
our area is that many groups are having our Naples art organizations – NAA and the Gulf Coast Big Band.
events and concerts throughout the entire NAA will host the first Art in the Park of the Season – wander
year so those of us that have chosen to live through Cambier Park – enjoy the art, find your favorite artist and
here year round are finding more things to enjoy all year. support their work. Then be sure you are in Cambier on November
This writer would encourage you to learn more about some 4 at 2 p.m. to enjoy the sounds of the Gulf Coast Big Band.
of our arts groups that have been in our area for a considerable If the outdoors is not what you want then head down to Trinity-
number of years. by-the-Cove and hear “Great Necks” – the name may make you
ponder – but once you realize it’s a trio of classical guitarists it makes
Entering its 47th season – the Naples Concert Band
complete sense. So enjoy Adam Levin, Scott Borg, and Matthew
Beginning its 27th season – Gulf Coast Big Band
Rohde at 4 p.m. on November 11 in the sanctuary on Galleon Drive.
Providing roaming art adventures for 61 years – Art in the Park
A second option on November 11 is at the other end of Collier
Producing live theatrical enjoyment – the Naples Players –
County – Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church – also at 4 p.m. – an
celebrating its 65th season
organ concert on the newest addition to the great collection of pipe
These groups are highlighted as they represent the strong arts organs in Collier County – the Lively-Fulcher. The winner from
community that started with a group of dedicated volunteers and Eastman School of Music for the Cochran Music Chair will be
has continued to work in our community to promote the arts. performing on this magnificent pipe organ.
Thank you to all of the volunteers that continue year in and year The concert series at the various churches in Collier County are
out to make many of our arts nonprofits work in our community. the best concert deal in town – the majority of them are free and
The Naples Players opened their 2018-19 season this past summer only ask a donation of your choosing.
with their production of Chicago – the Musical. It is now time to As you get ready to enter the very busy holiday season with
enjoy a laugh or two – the Tobye Studio will be the home for June Thanksgiving – give yourself a musical treat and head to First
and Jason’s Guide to Divorce. This will remind you of the golden era Presbyterian Church downtown Naples on November 30 to hear
of the sitcoms on TV – remember the ones that you laughed out loud the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus performing the
when you watched – well be prepared to do it again when you see this iconic Handel’s Messiah.
comedy in the intimate setting of the Tobye Studio. It will be featured Enjoy the month and celebrate Naples and our wonderful arts
through November 18 – so don’t miss a good laugh. organizations.

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