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Off-Season Adventures:

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by Claudia Polzin, Independent Consultant
any of the performing arts The Naples Players are excited about their revitalized theatre
take the summer months off and have a great season planned – Opening October 1 and running
M due to a smaller population through the 19 you can see Agatha Christie’s classic murder
being in southwest Florida. However, you mystery – And Then There Were None. Ten strangers are trapped
can find interesting things to occupy your on a mysterious island, and secrets are revealed while the body
time and expand your horizons. Every count rises – keeping you guessing (and gasping) until the very last
Saturday in the parking lot on Third Street moment. This production will be held in the Kizzie Theatre; while
there is a Farmer’s Market from October 15 in the Price Studio’s Theatre – Ada and the Engine will
7:30 to 11 a.m. Not only do they have play through November 9. In this play we follow Ada Lovelace
fresh produce but also many local artisans that feature their work as she pioneers the world’s first computer program, proving that
in booths guaranteed to interest many. dreams and equations can change the world.
Lovers of Jazz – there are two concerts per month at the The Naples Botanical Gardens are open all summer and early
Norris Center – the Naples Jazz Masters feature all genres of jazz fall. This 170 acre world class garden features plants and cultures of
but especially prioritize the jazz of the late 1930’s. So get your the tropics and sub-tropics. This is the time to explore this acreage
toes tapping and rejuvenate your memories of jazz. Enjoy jazz on with your children or grandchildren – as children under the age of
August 9 and 23; September 6 and 20 and October 4 and 18 17 are admitted free through September 30. From August through
from 1-3 p.m. October there are several programs that you can enjoy beginning
The Norris Center will begin its programming for the season with Artists in Bloom – this explores artist’s endless pursuit creating
on October 10. Relive the music of ABBA with the Nova Tribute unique compositions.
Band at 7 p.m. and be transported back to music’s golden era. In the Garden – there is a special exhibit – “The Way it Looked
During October the City of Naples will sponsor an event for that Day” that features a rotation of staff photographer John Eder’s
pet owners along with Naples Police Department to promote favorite photos taken over the past three years. All of these pictures
public safety and health/well-being of pets. This event will be held highlight the Garden’s Living Canvas. A tour of the Gardens is
in Baker Park from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on October 11. In the event special any time of the year – but maybe more special during the
you don’t have a pet, on October 11 at 7 p.m. you can attend “off season”. Even though it is outdoors there are many spaces that
“Hell on Heels – Country Rock” – a celebration of women who are so constructed that they are very comfortable.
have ruled the charts – Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, etc. In the Garden beginning on selected Saturdays in October
through June from 2-4 p.m. you can bring your lawn chair and
enjoy Music in the Garden in this beautiful tropical setting.
Be sure to check the Naples Botanical Garden for other special
opportunities and bring your friends to this beautiful paradise right
here in our backyard.
Enjoy the “summer” months in Naples. Remember
all that we have to be grateful for in this country.

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