EVENTS
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1
PG. 3 ROCKETTES ● CELEBRATION O F L I G H T S● M A N H I E M STEAMROLLER ●SANTA ● A CHRISTMAS CAROL ● NUTCRACKER ● CHRISTMAS PA R A D E ● BOAT PARADE ● NEW YEARʼS E V E FIREWORKS
NATURE EVENTS NIGHTLIFE & CLUBS
STONE CRAB SEASON ● WINE FESTIVAL ● CANINE CRUISE ● CIGAR AND RUM TASTING ● SHARK SHOOTOUT ● NAPLES HALF MARATHON ● F A S H I O N EVENTS ● ACE GOLF CLASSIC ● SEAFOOD FESTIVALS
V E R G I N A D A N C E CONTEST ● C O M E D Y CLUBS ● V I L L A G E NIGHTS ● LIVE WITH A TWIST ● BLUE MARTINI ● CLUB ULTRA ● T H E P U B AT MERCATO ● S I LV E R S P O T CINEMA ● BOKAMPERʼS SPORTS BAR
PG. 15 SWAMP WALKS ● THE CONSERVANCY ● ROOKERY BAY EVENTS ● B I R D WATCHING ● EVERGLADES● UNDER THE SEA MONTH ● LUNCH AND LEARN ● C L Y D E BUTCHER ● NAPLES ZOO EVENTS
PG. 7
PG. 18
C E L E B R AT E THE ARTS MONTH ● ART IN THE PARK ● NAPLES PHIL ● ART AND C R A F T FESTIVAL ● ART IN THE GLADES ● N A P L E S ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS ● DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS ● MERCATO ART FESTIVAL
NAPLES FILM FESTIVAL ● DIANA ROSS● D O O B I E BROTHERS ● BLUE GRASS AND JAZZ ● MARCO ISLAND M U S I C F E S T I VA L ● K E N N Y LOGGINS ● NO, NO NANETTE ● THEATER ZONE EVENTS ● JAMMINʼ IN THE HAMMOCK
PG. 11
MUSIC & THEATER
ARTS & CULTURE
HOLIDAY EVENTS CULINARY | CHARITY
IN THIS ISSUE
PG. 21
© COPYRIGHT 2010, ANTHONY KENT WILSON, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
CULINARY & CHARITY
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Stone Crab Season October 15, 2010 - May 15, 2011 Throughout the Paradise Coast at Fine Seafood Restaurants
A+ernoon Tea and Fa)ion Show for &e Humane Society of Naples
November 11, 2010 Naples Yacht Club 700 14th Ave S Naples, FL 34102 239.643.1880
HSNaples.org
Canine Cru%e wi' Sweet Libe(y
Naples Cigar and Rum Ta"ing!
November 7, 2010 880 12th Ave. S. Naples, FL 34102
November 17, 2010 5111 Tamiami Trail. N. Naples, FL 34103 239.430.4999
and Bamboo Cafe 239.793.3525 SweetLiberty.com
at Shula’s Steakh#se
HiltonNaples.com
2010 Gulf)ore Playh#se
Half P$ce Wine Cru%e aboard
Naples Tomato
November 18, 2010 550 Port-O-Call Way Naples, FL 34102 239.649.2275
Ambassador's Reception at
November 7, 2010 14700 Tamiami Trail N. Naples, FL 34110 GulfshorePlayhouse.org
&e Naples P$ncess
NaplesPrincessCruises.com
EVENTS GUIDE &e Immokalee F#ndation
Cha$ty Pro-Am Golf T#rnament November 15, 2010 Bay Colony Golf Club, 9740 Bent Grass Bend Naples, FL 34108 239.430.9122
Shark Shoot#t December 8, 2010 - December 13, 2010 2600 Tiburon Dr. Naples, FL 34109 888.66.SHARK theSharkShootout.com
ImmokaleeFoundation.org
Gobble Gobble Run November 25, 2010 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd. Naples, FL 34103 239.434.9786 VenetianVillage.com
1 Annual Rookery Bay Reserve Adventure Race
December 4, 2010 Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center 300 Tower Road Naples, FL 34104 239.293.6232 AthletesInParadise.com
Shark Shoot#t Cha$ties 5K Race
December 11, 2010 2600 Tiburon Dr. Naples, FL 34109 theSharkShootout.com
Naples Half Mara'on 2011 January 16, 2011 1100 Immokalee Rd. Naples, FL 34110 239.262.5653 NaplesHalfMarathon.net
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Naples Winter Wine Festival January 28, 2011 - January 30, 2011 The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort 2600 Tiburon Drive Naples, FL 34109 239.514.2239 NaplesWineFestival.com
Everglades Seafood Festival February 6, 2011 - February 8, 2011 Broadway at Town Center Everglades City, FL 34139 239.695.4100 EvergladesSeafoodFestival.com
&e ACE Gr#p Classic:
PGA Champions T#r Event February 14, 2011 - February 20, 2011 8950 Weathered Stone Dr. Naples, FL 239.593.3900 AceGroupClassic.com
2 Annual Marco Island Seafood Festival
March 26, 2011 - March 27, 2011 Veterans Park, 403 Elkham Circle Marco Island, FL 34145 239.394.7549 MarcoIslandSeafoodFestival.com
Senior Expo February 9, 2011 4701 Golden Gate Parkway Naples, FL 34116 CollerGov.net/Parks
Gene Doyle Backc#ntry Release F%hing T#rnament
April 29, 2011 - May 1, 2011 4929 Rattlesnake Hammock Road Naples, FL 239.213.8810 GeneDoyle.org/Tournament
HOLIDAY EVENTS
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Ch$"mas at Palm Co.a/
Festival of Lights
November 11, 2010 - December 31, 2010 137 12th Ave. S. Naples, FL 34102 239-261-8164
November 22, 2010 3rd St. S. Naples, FL 34102 239.434.6533
NaplesHistoricalSociety.org
ThirdStreetSouth.com
Ra1o City Ch$"mas Spectacular
Celebration of Lights
"ar$ng &e Rocke.es
November 23, 2010 - November 27, 2010 3rd St. S. Naples, FL 34102 239.434.6433
November 11, 2010 - November 28, 2010 Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall
ThirdStreetSouth.com
BBMannPAH.com &e Phil presents Ch$"mas
&e Naples Players presents
by Chip Dav%
November 24, 2010 - December 19, 2010 701 Fifth Ave. S. Naples, FL 34102 239.263.7790
Music of Mannheim Steamroller November 15, 2010 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples, FL 34108 239.597.1900 thePhil.org
"A Ch$"mas Carol"
NaplesPlayers.org
EVENTS GUIDE Clyde Butcher
Holiday Book Signing
November 26, 2010 - November 27, 2010 52388 E. Tamiami Trl. Ochopee, FL 34141
SnowFest December 4, 2010 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd. Naples, FL 34116 239.252.4000 SnowFestNaples.com
ClydeButcher.com
&e Phil presents Geor/
Balanchine's &e Nutcracker
November 27, 2010 - November 29, 2010 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples, FL 34108 239.597.1900 thePhil.org Grand Illuminations December 2, 2010 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd. Naples, FL 34103 239.261.6100 VenetianVillage.com
Ch$"mas Parade December 7, 2010 Fifth Avenue South Downtown Naples Naples, FL 34102 239.213.7120 NaplesGov.com
Villa/ Boat Parade
Villa/ on Venetian Bay
December 9, 2010 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd. Naples, FL 34103 239.261.6100 VenetianVillage.com 09
12 Days of Ch$"mas wi'
Amy Grant & Vince Gill
Ch$"mas Ar#nd 2 World
December 10, 2010 Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall
December 11, 2010 Immokalee Sports Complex 505 Escambia St. Immokalee, FL 34142 239.252.4000
BBMannPAH.com
CollierParks.com
Santa in 2 Gardens
Holiday Pops wi' 2
December 9, 2010 - December 11, 2010 137 - 12th Ave. S. Naples, FL 34102 239.261.8164 NaplesHistoricalSociety.org
Naples Bay
Ch$"mas Boat Parade
December 11, 2010 Naples City Dock & Naples Waterfront 880 12th Ave. S. Naples, FL 34102 239.682.0900 MIACC.org
S#'west Flo$da Symphony
December 18, 2010 - December 19, 2010 Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall BBMannPAH.com
New Year's Eve Fireworks December 31, 2010 Naples Pier 12th Ave. S. Naples, FL 34102 239.213.7120 NaplesGov.com
ARTS & CULTURE
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Celebrate 2 A(s Mon' November 1, 2010 - November 30, 2010 2335 Tamiami Trl. N., Ste. 504 Naples, FL 34103
239.263.8242 UACCollier.com/Celebrate
&e Phil presents 2 Naples
Philharmonic Orchestra performing People's Choice Conce(
November 18, 2010 - November 20, 2010 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples, FL 34108 239.597.1900 thePhil.org
A( in 2 Park November 6, 2010 - May 6, 2011 585 Park St. Naples, FL 34102 239.262.6517 NaplesArt.org
Naples Fall Fine A( and Cra+ Festival
November 27, 2010 - November 28, 2010 10th Street South Naples, FL 34102 239.262.6517 NaplesArt.org
&e Phil presents La Cenerentola
featu$ng Sarasota Opera wi' 2 Naples Philharmonic Orchestra November 14, 2010 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples, FL 34108 239.597.1900 thePhil.org
&e Phil presents
&ree Redneck Tenors
December 3, 2010 - December 5, 2010 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples, FL 34108 239.597.1900 thePhil.org
EVENTS GUIDE A( in 2 Glades
&e Phil presents Cirque Dreams
December 4, 2010 McLeod Park Downtown Everglades City Everglades City, FL 34139 239.695.2905
January 11, 2011 - January 17, 2011 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples, FL 34108 239.597.1900
CollierMuseums.com
thePhil.org
Naples Orchestra and Chorus Free
Flo$da's Lo" T$bes: A Se$es
conce(s to 2 public
December 11, 2010 - December 12, 2010 liGolden Gate HS, Magnoa Pond Rd., Off 951 North of I-75 Naples, FL 239.641.9801
Illuminations
of Paintings by &eodore Mor$s January 20, 2011 - April 8, 2011 3301 Tamiami Trl. E. Naples, FL 34112 239.252.8476 CollierMuseums.com
NaplesOrchestraAndChorus.org 15 Annual Do5to5 Naples
Swamp Buggy Races
January 1, 2011 - January 2, 2011 5th Ave S Naples, FL 34102 239.262.6517
January 29, 2011 - January 31, 2011 Rattlesnake Hammock Road/Collier Boulevard Naples, FL 34114 239.774.2701 SwampBuggy.com
New Year's A( Fair
NaplesArt.org
Winter Classic
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Sp$ng Luncheon & Style Show January 26, 2011 5050 Ave Maria Blvd. Ave Maria, FL 34142 877.283.8648 AveMaria.edu
&e Naples Players presents "Di(y Ro.en Sc#n7els" March 2, 2011 - April 2, 2011 701 Fifth Ave. S. Naples, FL 34102 239.263.7990 NaplesPlayers.org
Marjory Stoneman D#glas
2 Annual Mercato
February 22, 2011 - February 25, 2011 105 W Broadway Everglades City, FL 34139 239.695.0008
March 5, 2011 - March 6, 2011 Corner of US41/Vanderbilt Beach Road Naples, FL 34108 239.262.6517
Festival
Fine A(s Festival
CollierMuseums.com NaplesArt.org
32 Annual Naples National
Naples-Marco Island
February 26, 2011 - February 27, 2011 Cambier Park and 8th Street S. Naples, FL 34102 239.262.6517
March 19, 2011 1051 5th Ave S Naples, FL 34102 239.860.2726
A( Festival
NaplesArt.org
Antique Auto Show
CollierMuseums.com
NIGHTLIFE & CLUBS
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Vergina Dance Contest
Villa/ Nights on Venetian Bay
June 23, 2010 - November 16, 2010 700 Fifth Ave. S. Naples, FL 34102 239.659.7008
Every 1st Thursday of the Month The Village on Venetian Bay 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd Naples, FL 34104 239.261.6100
VerginaRestaurant.com VenetianVillage.com
Live wi' a Tw%t
Olio on Naples Bay! August 17, 2010 - November 28, 2010 1500 Fifth Ave. South Naples, FL 34102 239.530.5110
&e Phil presents Rita Rudner January 5, 2011 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples, FL 34108 239.597.1900 thePhil.org
NaplesBayResort.com Off &e Hook Comedy Club presents John Pine.e
November 18, 2010 - November 21, 2010 Captain Brien's Seafood & Raw Bar, 599 S. Collier Blvd Marco Island, FL 34145 239.389.6900 OffTheHookComedy.com
&e Pub at Mercato 9118 Strada Place Suite 8160 Naples, Florida 34108 239.594.2748 LuvthePub.com/Pub_Naples.html
EVENTS GUIDE Pure - Urban Oas%
SilverSpot Cinema
7135 Strada Place Suite 7135 Naples, Florida 34108 239.514.7873
Mercato Suite 8205 Naples, Florida 34108 239.592.0300
PureUrbanOasis.com
SilverspotCineme.com
Blue Ma(ini
Ultra Naples
9114 Strada Place Suite 12105 Naples, Florida 34108 239.591.2583
15495 Tamiami Trl N # 111 Naples, FL 34110-6209 239.514.3790 UltraNaples.com
BlueMartiniLounge.com
Bokamper’s Spo(s Bar & G$ll
Paddy Murphy’s I$) Pub
8990 Fontana Del Sol Way Naples, FL 34109 239.431.7611
457 5th Avenue South Naples, FL 34102 239.649.5140
BokampersNaples.com
PaddyMurphys.com
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NATURE EVENTS
EVENTS GUIDE Saturday Swamp Walks
Conservancy Nature Center Open
September 18, 2010 - April 18, 2011 52388 E. Tamiami Trl. Ochopee, FL 34141
November 1, 2010 - May 30, 2011 1450 Merrihue Dr. Naples, FL 34102 239.262.0304
ClydeButcher.com
Conservancy.org
Lunch and Learn Lecture Se$es
"Under &e Sea" Mon' at
October 6, 2010 - May 6, 2011 Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center 300 Tower Rd. Naples, FL 34113 239.417.6310
&e Conservancy of SW Flo$da November 1, 2010 - November 30, 2010 1450 Merrihue Dr. Naples, FL 34102 239.262.0304
RookeryBay.org
Conservancy.org
&e Everglades Beauty and
Plume Hunting & Its Eect on
October 22, 2010 - December 31, 2010 Heritage Trail Museum 436 Bayfront Place Naples, FL 34102 239.594.2978 / website
November 9, 2010 180 S. Heathwood Dr. Marco Island, FL 34145 239.389.6447
B#nty Exhibit
NaplesBackyardHistory.org
Flo$da Birds
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Military Free Veteran's Day
12 Days of Wild Holiday Fun
November 11, 2010 - November 14, 2010 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd. Naples, FL 34102 239.262.5409
December 13, 2010 - December 24, 2010 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd. Naples, FL 34102 239.262.5409
NaplesZoo.org
NaplesZoo.org
F$ends of Fakahatchee
Cru%e Rookery Bay on '&e
November 23, 2010 Everglades National Park State Road 29 Everglades City, FL 34139 239.695.2905
January 1, 2011 - April 24, 2011 Conservancy of Southwest Florida, 1450 Merrihue Drive Naples, FL 34104 239.262.0304
OrchidSwamp.org
Conservancy.org
Secrets of Sea Tu(les at &e
Wing it! A Beginning Birder's
November 27, 2010 1450 Merrihue Dr. Naples, FL 34102 239.262.0304
January 4, 2011 - May 4, 2011 Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center 300 Tower Rd. Naples, FL 34113 239.417.6310
Weekend at Naples Zoo
presents Coa"al Cru%e
Conservancy
at Naples Zoo
Good Fo(une'
Work)op
Conservancy.org RookeryBay.org
MUSIC & THEATER
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Naples International Film Festival November 4, 2010 - November 7, 2010 Silverspot Luxury Cinema at Mercato & Norris Center in downtown Naples, 9118 Strada Place Naples, FL 34108
Marco Island Beach Music Festival
November 19, 2010 400 S. Collier Blvd. Marco Island, FL 34145 804.441.6129
NaplesFilmFest.com
MarcoIslandBeachMusicFestival.com
&e Phil presents
&e Phil presents
&e Doobie Bro'ers
Bluegrass and Jazz!!
November 11, 2010 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples, FL 34108 239.597.1900
November 21, 2010 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples, FL 34108 239-597-1900 / website
thePhil.org
thePhil.org
&e Phil presents Diana Ross
&eatreZone presents "&e
November 16, 2010 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples, FL 34108 239.597.1900 thePhil.org
Fanta"icks"
December 2, 2010 - December 12, 2010 G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Road Naples, FL 34108 888.966.3352 TheaterZone-Florida.com
EVENTS GUIDE &e Phil presents "Nine to Five"
&e Phil presents Kenny Loggins
December 27, 2010 - January 2, 2011 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples, FL 34108 239.597.1900
January 29, 2011 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. Naples, FL 34108 239.597.1900
thePhil.org
thePhil.org
&eatreZone presents "No, No,
Jammin' in 2 Hammock
Nane.e"
January 6, 2011 - January 16, 2011 G & L Theatre, Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Road Naples, FL 34108 888.966.3352
February 12, 2011 - February 13, 2011 Collier-Seminole State Park 20200 E. Tamiami Trl. Naples, FL 34114
FloridaStateParks.org
TheaterZone-Florida.com &e Naples Players presents
&e Naples Players presents
January 12, 2011 - February 5, 2011 701 Fifth Ave. S. Naples, FL 34102 239.263.7990
March 2, 2011 - April 2, 2011 701 Fifth Ave. S. Naples, FL 34102 239.263.7990
"Sylvia"
NaplesPlayer.org
"Di(y Ro.en Sc#n7els"
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