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Spring into the Arts this March with Artis Naples

he coming of spring brings new life and new joys, and of his designate year with Artis—Naples, presenting a diverse
there is so much to look forward to in March with program that opens with George Gershwin’s An American in
T Artis—Naples. This month, the Kimberly K. Querrey Paris and concludes with Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite. And
and Louis A. Simpson Cultural Campus is alive with exciting from March 26 to March 30, the orchestra welcomes back two
exhibitions at The Baker Museum, invigorating performances by Artis—Naples favorites for a high-octane musical showdown titled
the Naples Philharmonic and a variety of noteworthy guest artists Frankie Moreno and Tony DeSare: Dueling Pianos. Other Naples
and a diverse range of compelling Lifelong Learning lectures. Philharmonic highlights in March include the final Sypert Salon
And of course, the season-long multidisciplinary celebration of chamber music program of the season on March 10 and 12 and
Gershwin continues through March with visual art, musical and two beloved Around Town programs on March 21-22.
dance presentations, educational opportunities and beyond. March brings with it two orchestral landmarks in the Visiting
With the changing of seasons comes a changing of visual arts Orchestras series: the return of the Vienna Philharmonic
at The Baker Museum. For the last six months, the first floor of Orchestra under the baton of Franz Welser-Möst for two
the museum has been filled with the vibrantly colored sculptures of orchestra programs March 5 and 6—along with a selection of free
Tamara Kostianovsky: Botanical Revolution. This thought-provoking residency activities—and a performance by Academy of St Martin
exhibition closes on April 7, making March the final full month in the Fields with violin virtuoso and
for patrons to walk among the remarkable array of exotic birds, Music Director Joshua Bell on March
tree stumps, plants and cow carcasses fashioned from repurposed 17. And as if March were not already
clothing and other textiles. This month also marks the conclusion brimming with enough excitement,
of The Art of Food: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and Artis—Naples also welcomes jazz
His Family Foundation, on view through March 10. Ongoing dance company Giordano Dance
highlights at The Baker Museum include George Gershwin and Chicago for a Gershwin-inspired
Modern Art: A Rhapsody in Blue—the first-ever major museum program that includes a dance set to
exhibition devoted to the composer’s passion for the visual arts, the familiar melodies of Rhapsody in
featuring paintings, sculptures and other works from Gershwin’s Blue on March 8, the beloved “little
collection, on view through June 16. Patrons are invited to gain orchestra” Pink Martini featuring
an even deeper understanding of Gershwin through Gershwin’s China Forbes on March 9 and
Eye, a lecture by exhibition co-curator Olivia Mattis, Ph.D., Broadway’s smash hit musical SIX on
on March 13. The exhibition takes visitors on a tour through tour from March 19 to 24.
Gershwin’s visual dimension, expanding our understanding of the
composer, his music and his impact on modern and contemporary
art. Visitors may also enjoy Deep Cuts from the Ahmet Ertegün
Collection, featuring remarkable selections of modern art from
the collection of the founder and former president of Atlantic Franz Welser-Möst conducts Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Records, and Florida Contemporary 2023-24, the annual exhibition
that spotlights a select group of notable visual artists practicing in
Florida.
Spring’s equinox also brings a great deal of energy to Hayes
Hall as the Naples Philharmonic presents a range of electrifying
programs. On March 14-15, Artistic and Music Director
Designate Alexander Shelley returns for the final appearances

Tickets and additional details can be found at
ArtisNaples.org

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