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Artis—Naples in November: Thankful for the Arts

rtis—Naples offers Southwest Florida plenty of reasons month: Bestselling author and humorist David Sedaris returns with
to be thankful this November, from new exhibitions at his trademark wit on November 2; Manuel López-Gómez and the
A The Baker Museum to the Naples debut of Alonzo King orchestra launch the Dance series with the Naples debut of Alonzo
LINES Ballet and a thrilling Naples Philharmonic Masterworks King LINES Ballet on November 16, a company celebrated for its
program featuring esteemed violinist Paul Huang. spiritual depth and expressive movement; and Neil Berg’s
In The Baker Museum, sonia louise davis: to reverberate tenderly 50 Years of Rock & Roll takes the stage November 12.
opens on the first floor. This multisensory exhibition highlights On the more intimate side, Naples Philharmonic musicians
the New York City-based artist’s interest in improvisation, with bring chamber music to Daniels Pavilion as violinist Paul Huang
textile-based soft paintings, a neon accented mural and custom joins them November 23 for a Wang Chamber Music performance
steel instruments. Visitors can also explore Tamara de Lempicka, highlighted by Arensky’s String Quartet No. 2. And the second
celebrating the Art Deco trailblazer whose portraits redefined Sypert Chamber Music program of the season arrives November
modern elegance, and the annual Florida Contemporary, featuring 16 and 18, featuring Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 2.
Florida artists Mally Khorasantchi, Boy Kong, Jillian Mayer and Other November offerings in Daniels Pavilion include musical
Reginald O’Neal. Entangled in the Mangroves, a much heralded illusionist Chris Funk on November 2, fusing magic and music,
exhibition that features nine Florida-based artists’ perspectives on jazz trombonist Mariel Bildsten joining the Naples Philharmonic
this vital ecosystem, closes November 30. Jazz Orchestra on November 12 for All That Jazz, and A Brother’s
The Naples Philharmonic kicks off the month with the Revival, led by former Allman Brothers bassist David Goldflies,
season’s first Pops program as singer-pianist Frankie Moreno honoring the band’s enduring Southern rock legacy on
joins Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly and the orchestra, November 21.
November 4–8, for an electrifying tribute to Elvis and the The month also brings community and holiday traditions. Fall
golden age of rock ’n’ roll. Associate Conductor Manuel López- Community Day on November 22 invites families to enjoy free art
Gómez then takes the podium on November 11 for Evening and music across the Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson
of Overtures, a spirited showcase of some of orchestral music’s Cultural Campus, while seasonal favorites return with Mannheim
most captivating openers. Guest conductor Mario Venzago Steamroller on November 14 and The Nutcracker with Naples Ballet
follows with Masterworks performances on November 20 and and the Naples Philharmonic on November 29-30.
21, featuring Ethel Smyth’s Overture to The Wreckers, Schumann’s
Symphony No. 2 and Korngold’s Violin Concerto with violinist
Paul Huang. The month’s orchestral offerings in Hayes Hall
close on a playful note November 25, when comedic musical
duo Igudesman & Joo join the orchestra for their final U.S.
performance—an uproarious mix of music and comedy.
Hayes Hall welcomes additional highlights throughout the

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