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enjoy a concert and then dinner...
by Claudia Polzin, Independent Consultant

eason is in full swing in Naples. heat-warming tale of love, identity and family.
One sure sign of that is the full Naples Players also opens February 4 in the Price Theatre
Sschedule of concerts in Cambier with The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. This story
Park. So decide to enjoy a concert is filled with heart and humor and invites you to see the world
and then dinner at one of the many through the eyes of a brilliant teenager as he navigates challenges,
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restaurants located on 5 and 3 ; or and celebrates his unique perspective on life and discovers his own
dinner and then a concert at 7 p.m. So extraordinary potential.
choose to make it an afternoon or evening If you enjoy the concerts in Cambier Park – explore the Norris
of enjoyment downtown Naples. Center schedule on the City of Naples website. The Norris Center
has a wonderful small theatre that features intimate productions,
The concert schedule for Cambier Park is: many appropriate for the entire family. On February 4, 11, 18
February 1 at 2 p.m. Naples Dixieland Jazz Band and 25 at 7 p.m. Southern Gothic Novel features Frank Blocker
February 2 at 7 p.m. Stardust Memories Big Band portraying heroes and heroines, villains and insects. He tells a tale
February 8 at 2 p.m. Gulf Coast Big Band of gothic proportions which is set in a sleepy Mississippi town.
February 9 at 7 p.m. Naples Big Band Enjoy the beauty of southern humor and family in this delightful
February 15 at 2 p.m. Naples Concert Band play.
February 23 at 7 p.m. Stardust Memories Big Band In the Norris Center on February 5 at 7:30 you can choose to
Theatre goers also have options in February – beginning with be a part of the fun and attend Stage 2 Improv. This interactive
TheatreZone. Opening on February 5 and continuing through comedy is a 90 minute – with no intermission – show of improv
February 15 – Guttenberg! The Musical. This Tony-nominated games, scenes and songs inspired by audience suggestions.
fast-paced comedy is a two man show featuring Tony and Bud So choose to use your own creativity and be a part of the show on
– theatre writers and composers who try to sell a hilariously February 5.
inaccurate musical about Johannes Gurenberg, the inventor of the In the month of February take the time to revisit places that
printing press. The story follows these two as they try to sell the you haven’t been to in years and reacquaint yourself with the
concept to potential investors. Abounding with enthusiasm they beauty of our piece of Paradise. One of the best ways to do that is
narrate the story to the audience. pretend you are a tourist seeing Naples and Collier County for the
Naples own – Naples Players – opens Beau Jest on January 14 first time – it always amazes me when people visit for the first time
and continues through February 15. This production plays in the and I remember places I haven’t been to for many years and decide
Kizzie theatre -the main theatre in the Sugden theatre complex. to explore them again. So take the time to find the concerts, plays,
This very delightful comedy is about Sarah, a young woman who museums, outdoor parks and beaches that are part of this place
hires an actor to pose as her perfect boyfriend to please her very that we call home.
traditional parents. But the charade spirals out of control and
everyone gets much more than they bargained for in this very

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