Page 38 - LIN November 2022 Issue

CLAUDIA POLZIN, Independent Consultant

IS FALL SPICE IN THE AIR?

ovember—the official beginning of Season in Southwest The day after Thanksgiving, November 25, NIGHT LIGHTS IN THE
Florida—and beginning of the gearing up for the arts orga- GARDEN AT THE NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN will open.
Nnizations for their 2022-23 schedules. Also, all of the fast It will run through December 23, then between December 26-30, and
food places, and coffee shops started early—in September with their once more on January 1, 2023. It will feature creative illuminations,
pumpkin spice varieties of coffee and sweets. So by now you may have blooming gardens, festive food and roaming entertainment. Tickets
had your fill of pumpkin spice—just be sure you save a little taste for sell out fast so if you want to attend on the night of your choice be sure
pumpkin on Thanksgiving. But with November comes the official end to get your tickets early.
of Hurricane Season—something to celebrate.
GULFSHORE OPERA will feature two unique entertainment opportu-
If you are looking for something a little different to enjoy in Naples— nities in November. The GO Divas will present a concert on the lawn
on November 1 through November 26 the HARMON-MEEK ART at Mercato. This popular women’s vocal ensemble returns with a series
GALLERY in downtown Naples will be featuring the expressionist work of fun and friendly concerts. This concert features rich vocal harmonies
by Mally Khorasantchi. She describes her work as large-scale contempo- from opera scenes to popular contemporary songs of the 60’s and 70’s.
rary art inspired by nature. Mally has been a resident of Naples for 25 This diverse new program will feature pop favorites like “Bohemian
years. This German born artist became a citizen in 2006, and knew that Rhapsody” and “Happy Together”, and ensembles from The Magic Flute
she wanted to be an artist at the age of 9. and Carmen.

THE NAPLES PLAYERS will conclude their run of “By The Way, Meet On November 17, explore the beauties of Latin music with LATIN
Vera Stark” on November 6. Vera Stark is an aspiring starlet but current INFUSION. This concert and four course dinner will be at Bodega Olé
maid to Gloria Mitchell, an aging star grasping at her quickly fading restaurant downtown Naples. Latin Divo, Fernando Gonzalez from
career. In the Golden Age of Hollywood, Vera finally lands a trailblaz- Cuba and GO Diva Erika Ramirez from Venezuela, alongside a Cuban
ing role in an antebellum epic—only to realize her boss is the star of the guitarist, pianist and percussionist, will be performing a kaleidoscope
project. Vera Stark’s career path resembles those of other black actresses of Latin music. Experience everything from boleros, Zarzuela Latin
of her era—but Vera is a fictional character. This play is being featured pop, traditional folk music from Mexico, Venezuela, Peru, Spain and
in the Tobye Studio. much more.
Just in time for your holiday visitors The Naples Players will open “A
Christmas Carol The Musical” in the Blackburn Hall. This timeless story
of Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, the Ghosts of Christmas
Past, Present and Future and of course, Tiny Tim. This story originally
published in 1843 was written by Charles Dickens. The play will open on
November 23 and run through December 18.

November is a month of anticipation—anticipation for the
Holiday season; anticipation of the exciting season of entertainment
in Naples; anticipation of pending guests that will
arrive from the north.
Be sure to check all of the websites of your favorite
entertainment venues so that you don’t miss out on
your favorites; and share your favorites with friends and
introduce them to new opportunities to be found in Naples.

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