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For the Love of the Arts

by Claudia Polzin, Independent Consultant
s many return to their seasonal to enjoy the classic comedy of Figaro, Figaro, FI-GA-RO, and meet
home or their vacation in the artists at a reception following the show. The plot follows the
ASouthwest Florida; how many Count and Rosera, a couple in love trying to escape the control of
times have we heard – “we just wanted it Doctor Bartolo, her guardian, with the help of Figaro, The Barber of
back to the way it was.” Unfortunately, Seville. Featuring the music of Rossini, it’s a classic comedy full of
for many that is not going to happen for a exuberant energy from start to finish.
very long time. But we still need to look The month ends with Gulfshore Opera’s very popular Style and
at what we didn’t lose – did not lose the Song Luncheon at Grey Oaks Country Club on February 28. This
beautiful sunsets, the sense of community, event includes a delicious lunch, songs by the men of Gulfshore
the support of friends and family; and the many wonderful Opera and a fascinating Style Show presented by Kay’s on the
opportunities to enjoy the various visual and performing arts. Beach.
The Naples Players, one of the oldest performing theatre TheatreZone – Naples equity theatre company - will present
groups in Southwest Florida, continues their 2022-23 season with Escape to Margaritaville – opening on February 9 and running
Sylvia opening on February 8 and continuing through March 5. through the 19. Escape to island time for a couple of hours with
This is not your typical love triangle – it’s a man, wife and man’s this hilarious, heartwarming musical featuring Jimmy Buffet’s hits.
best friend, Sylvia. Greg and Kate move to Manhattan as Greg This 2018 musical was written by Emmy Award winner, Greg
is transitioning into retirement. As Greg explores Manhattan Garcia and Emmy nominee Mike O’Malley. The story takes place
he meets Sylvia, a street smart poodle mix, in Central Park and in a run-down hotel on a Caribbean island, visitors and the hotel’s
decides to bring her home to meet Kate. It’s a hilariously chaotic colorful resident characters become romantically involved. Follow
and charming story that questions, who really is man’s best friend? the characters over a 3 year time span after the sudden closure of the
Gulfshore Opera, Southwest Florida’s only touring opera hotel due to a natural disaster. The group reunites with a reopening
company, has three wonderful opportunities – ranging from a of the hotel for a grand finale.
full-scale production to a concert featuring arias and songs from The last weekend in the month roam through the Naples
famous Broadway shows and a beautiful combination of food, National Art Show in Cambier Park. Naples Art has been
fashion and music. So there is something for everyone’s taste in curating this art show for 44 years and over those years hundreds of
music. February 4 – the program is titled “Opera to Broadway” accomplished national artists have been a part of this show.
at the Innovation Hotel, on the Arthrex property, at 7 p.m. This
concert features opera arias and selections from some of your Don’t forget to check out the many concerts in
favorite Broadway shows. Enjoy the concert, meet the artists and Cambier Park and all of our area churches – there is
have delicious hors d’oeuvres in a beautiful setting.
On February 26, Gulfshore Opera continues their Naples definitely something for everyone to enjoy in Naples.
season with a production of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville at the
Silverspot Cinema. This unique setting offers you the opportunity

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