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The “quieter” months

begin

in Naples.

by Claudia Polzin, Independent Consultant

very busy “season” has come to a In July KidzAct will also present Seussical Jr.
close – the roads are a little July 29 through July 31 in the Tobye Studio Theatre. This
A less congested, it’s easier to get production features your favorite Seuss characters –
a reservation at your favorite restaurant Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant all on location in the
– but that also means that there are less Jungle of Nool and the Circus McGurkus. The young people’s
artistic events to attend. But that also theatre programs will conclude for the summer with the teen
means that you can get creative and visit version of Something Rotten August 5 – 7 in Blackburn Hall.
some places that we rarely go to and Very fun to see the adult version first and then conclude the
explore this city that you love. summer with the teen version of the same production.
Gulfshore Opera is offering two different events in May: During these challenging times we all need something to
May 15 at 2 p.m. at Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church – Art Song make us feel good – on July 3 at Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church
plus French Mélodie. Come see some talented regional artists – join James Cochran, Brice Gerlach and Michele Byrd for a
perform art songs, opera arias and a comic scene from a French patriotic concert celebrating our country and the troops that
operetta (Translations will be provided). keep us safe. This patriotic concert will begin at 2 p.m. and
May 22 – the Gulfshore Opera Divas – talented regional guarantees to get your feet tapping and remind you of all that
classically trained vocalists will bring you a Spring Celebration makes this country great.
at the Club Pelican Bay – begins at 1 p.m. with a luscious served It is time to explore Naples – and what better way to do that
buffet and then you are entertained with a beautiful concert then on a tour presented by the Naples Historical Society – their
presented by four incredible young women. home – historic Palm Cottage houses archival history of this
The Naples Players and KidzAct will provide a lot to keep you community we love. They offer not only tours of the Cottage but
occupied. On June 22 Something Rotten will open in the main hall. walking tours of historic Naples. In May you can enjoy a buy
This is a Renaissance romp with brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom; one/get one special on house tours – May 7 – which is not only
who are desperate to write a hit play but they are laboring in the Mother’s Day but the day that we celebrate Preservation Month;
shadow of a star “The Bard”. They are inspired to write something Memorial Day – May 22 and Father’s Day June 18. You can
with music but they desperately need to get it finished. Enjoy also enjoy this special for the walking tours of Historic Naples
the romp from June 22 through July 24. The theatre program for on June 15, July 20 and August 17.
young people – KidzAct will open on July 1 with Enjoy these quieter months in our beautiful city and
Dear Edwina Jr. – Edwina Spoonapple offers neighborhood advice explore – find time to watch our beautiful sunsets, find the
via lively production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly history that makes us a special part of Florida, find a new art
“Advice-a-Palooza.” gallery, enjoy a new restaurant and reconnect with friends
you have lost contact with.

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