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by Claudia Polzin, Independent Consultant
fter you are done with the New Al Capone, their dreams at odds with each other. Their escapades
Year’s festivities – time to put quickly take a haunting turn. While they attain fame, it's tainted
Atogether your calendar for all of and compels them into a perpetual fugitive's life. Witness the
the activities you want to enjoy in the infamous duo's escalating notoriety as their inevitable demise
first month of a new year. If you are a looms closer.
lover of country music – make sure to January 18 – February 11 you can enjoy the longest running
attend Nashville Imposters on January musical in the world – The Fantasticks will be presented by
5 at 6 p.m. at the Norris Center. This The Naples Players in true fashion. The show was totally sold out
duo has been entertaining since 1998 and has been extended. It's an enduring tale of youthful romance,
performing traditional country music guaranteed to get your toes capturing both nostalgia and universality in its essence.
tapping and your hand slapping your knee. Closing out the month of January for The Naples Players will
Every Sunday in January there is a concert in Cambier Park be the New Play Festival – January 21. This is an evening of one
by one of our local bands. We are very blessed to have many act play performances with scripts and no props or costumes –
talented musicians who reside in the Naples area. We have time to put your imagination to work again. Five award-winning
great jazz bands and Big Bands and they entertain us with their scripts from the 2023 new play festival will be presented.
wonderful music played from the heart. An event unique to this area – the Swamp Buggy races will
But now it’s time to put your imagination to work – feature the Swamp Buggy parade on January 20 beginning at the
The Naples Players will be presenting the hilarious Pulitzer Coastland Center Mall. Scheduled at Cambier Park from
prize winning play between January 10-28 – Harvey. If you ever 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on January 20 is the the annual Empty Bowls
had an imaginary friend you will be able to relate to this play event. This global grassroots initiative aims to generate funds and
– Elwood P. Dowd and his friend Harvey lead us on hilarious awareness in the battle against hunger. Its overarching mission
adventures – Elwood is 47 years old and Harvey is a 6 foot- involves fostering enduring, constructive change by utilizing the
tall invisible rabbit. It was made into a movie starring Jimmy arts, education, and community-building projects.
Stewart and its themes of loyalty, friendship and acceptance January 30 – don’t miss Gulfshore Opera’s showcase at
quickly became beloved by all. the Daniels Pavilion at Artis—Naples. This special program
Opening on January 11 – TheatreZone will present the highlights gifted vocal artists trained in classical music, delivering
musical production of Bonnie and Clyde: The Musical. Frank a performance centered around the theme of "Love’s First Blush."
Weldhorn's musical orchestrations blend ballads, jazz, and blues, Be sure to enjoy the first month of the new year and find the
echoing the journey of shattered youthful aspirations. Bonnie, a places in Naples that bring you happiness and joy.
starry-eyed 20 year old waitress, yearns for stardom as an actress,
poet, and singer. Meanwhile, Clyde idolizes Billy the Kid and

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