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2024-25 Season

Short Month, Big Events with Artis —Naples

rtis—Naples offers a fun-filled February that continues Major visiting productions and ensembles round out the
its season-long theme of Storytelling with a rich lineup of month with numerous unforgettable experiences. From February
A thought-provoking exhibitions, inspiring performances 4-9, MAMMA MIA! brings ABBA’s beloved music and a
and more. heartwarming story set on a sunlit Greek island to Hayes Hall for
The Baker Museum opens the month with a new exhibition, eight performances. Dance enthusiasts also have something to look
In the Making: Sketches, Studies and Maquettes from the Permanent forward to as Miami City Ballet returns on February 18, featuring
Collection on February 1. This informative exhibition offers a two signature Balanchine works alongside a striking new dance by
fascinating window into the creative process, from initial sketches Pam Tanowitz. On February 15 and 25, literary fans will delight
to fully realized works of art. To complement the exhibition, in conversations hosted by literature critic Elaine Newton with
author and art conservator Rosa Lowinger will present a lecture, celebrated authors Amor Towles (A Gentleman in Moscow/Table
Process to Artwork: Exploring the Role of Maquettes in Sculpture for Two) and James McBride (The Color of Water/The Heaven &
and Monuments, on February 12. And upstairs on the museum’s Earth Grocery Store), respectively. And capping it off, the London
third floor, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s interactive exhibition, Symphony Orchestra makes its Naples debut with two programs,
Obra Sonora, continues to captivate visitors with its innovative February 27-28, under the baton of Sir Antonio Pappano, featuring
exploration of sound and music as art mediums. Dutch violinist Janine Jansen performing Bernstein’s Serenade on
The excitement continues as the Naples Philharmonic takes the earlier program.
center stage this month with two major programs. On February Beyond Broadway and classical, Artis—Naples offers a variety of
11-15, Principal Pops conductor Jack Everly and the orchestra performances to suit every taste in February. Kashmir featuring Jean
take audiences on an intergalactic journey through iconic sci-fi Violet brings the full Led Zeppelin experience to Daniels Pavilion
and fantasy scores in Other Worlds: The Best of Sci-Fi and Fantasy, on February 15-16. And on February 16, the Gipsy Kings featuring
featuring special guest John de Lancie—known for his role as Nicolas Reyes fill Hayes Hall with passionate flamenco sounds and
Q in Star Trek: The Next Generation—as narrator. Later in the beloved hits like Bamboléo. Isaac Mizrahi takes the Daniels Pavilion
month, February 21-22, the orchestra presents a Masterworks stage on February 23 with his unique blend of music, comedy and
program featuring conductor Kevin John Edusei and violinist commentary, and that same evening, Canadian crooning legend
Yamen Saadi performing Sibelius’ passionate Violin Concerto Paul Anka delights audiences in Hayes Hall with timeless classics
and Shostakovich’s gripping Symphony No. 10. Musicians of like Diana and Put Your Head on My Shoulder.
the Naples Philharmonic finish the month with Sypert Salon
chamber music performances on February 25 and March 2,
highlighting Anton Reicha’s challenging Horn Quintet and MAMMA MIA!
(L to R) Jalynn Steele (Tanya), Christine Sherrill (Donna Sheridan), and
Mozart’s intricate Dissonance String Quartet.
Carly Sakolove (Rosie). Photo by Joan Marcus.

Tickets and additional details can be found at
ArtisNaples.org

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