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Marching Into

The Ides of March, St. Patrick’s Day and so much more is packed into this month.

by Claudia Polzin, Independent Consultant
am sure that I heard someone say The gala concludes with a dinner at The Club at The Strand where
I th guests have the opportunity to Meet the Artists, enjoy an elegant
– what is the Ides of March – it is
dinner and more surprises.
the 74 day in the Roman calendar,
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which corresponds to March 15 . In The stars for the March 12 gala are Robyn Lamp – who played
Roman history it was the day that Julius Tosca last season; Derrek Stark, who was the Italian lover in
Caesar was stabbed to death in the Bat’s Revenge; and Corey Crider, who was Scarpia in Tosca.
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Roman Senate; and became notable in March 31 Gulfshore Opera will be at the Rose History
Rome as the day to settle debts. Some Auditorium on Marco Island and present a program of “Around the
decide to celebrate it with a toga party or World in Song”. Professional artists will take you on a wide ranging
wine tasting – or a combination of toga musical journey performing popular and classical songs from around
and wine tasting. Or you can plan a week of celebrating with the the world.
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Ides of March on the 15 and St. Patrick’s on the 17 . One of the jewels of Naples are The Naples Players, who
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Enjoy Neil Simon’s humor beginning on March 9 at are now in their 69 season. Opening on March 1 and playing
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TheatreZone – “The Goodbye Girl” – the 1993 Broadway through April 2 will be the final collaboration between Rodgers
adaptation of the Academy nominated 1977 film which starred and Hammerstein – “The Sound of Music”. This music was
Martin Short and Bernadette Peters. It’s a story of a struggling destined to become the world’s most beloved musical winning five
actor who sublets a Manhattan apartment from a friend and the Tony Awards and five Oscars. An interesting fact about
current occupants, who are his friend's ex-girlfriend and her very The Naples Players – they are possibly the only arts groups in
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precocious young daughter. This comedy is an adventure about Naples that provides Sensory Friendly Performances; which make it
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love and commitment with music scored by Marvin Hamlisch. possible for individuals with special needs to enjoy theatre in
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Of course, true love blossoms and ends happily ever after. a friendly atmosphere.
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It is important to note for all of the residents of Naples that We can never forget all of the bands that perform in
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TheatreZone is the an Actor’s Equity Company – what does this Cambier and River Park
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mean – the contract with Actor’s Equity ensures the audience March 4 at 2 p.m. – Naples Jazzmasters – River Park
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has access to the best actors, singers, musicians and stage March 5 at 2 p.m. – Naples Concert Band – Cambier
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management professionals from throughout the country. March 6 at 7 p.m. – Stardust Memories – Cambier
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Southwest Florida’s only touring opera company, March 12 at 2 p.m. – Gulf Coast Big Band – Cambier
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Gulfshore Opera, will have their Opera Gala on March 12 . March 19 at 2 p.m. – Dixieland Jazz Concert – Cambier
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The unique format for this gala allows the patrons to select how March 20 at 7 p.m. – Stardust Memories – Cambier
they want to support this company – concert with options for March 25 at 7 p.m. – Naples Concert Band – Cambier
seating; or concert with dinner and Meet the Artists reception. March 26 at 2 p.m. – Naples Big Band – Cambier
This continues the mission to be friendly and accessible for These groups have been performing in Naples for a combined
all. The theme for this year is Bel Canto to Bernstein featuring number of over 100 years. Congratulations to all of them.
opera artists who will perform famous Bel Canto opera arias Remember to continue to support your local arts groups – many
and ensembles, followed by a tribute to Leonard Bernstein. The of whom suffered losses from Hurricane Ian.
opera portion will be narrated and accompanied by Gulfshore Don’t forget to check out the many concerts in Cambier
Opera’s music director, Maestro Jorge Parodi; the Bernstein Park and all of our area churches – there is definitely
tribute narrated by Gordon Roberts who worked with Bernstein. something for everyone to enjoy in Naples.
38 Life in Naples | March 2023