August 28-30
A weekly update from the United Arts Council on fun things to do this weekend in our local arts & cultural community
White Tigers! (thru Labor Day only)
Naples Zoo
262-5409
www.napleszoo.org
Juried Member Show
Marco Island Center for the Arts
394-4221
www.marcoislandart.com
Naples Jazz Masters
Norris Center
213-3049
Saturday
Concert Series at the Waterside Shops
598-1605
Saturday
Dick Jay – Tribute to the Everglades Exhibit
Naples Backyard History
594-2978
www.naplesbackyardhistory.org
Palm Cottage Tours
Naples Historical Society
261-8164
www.napleshistoricalsociety.org
Saturday
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Fun Weekend Plans Ahead!
Best Bets for this Weekend July 17-19th.
Naples Jazz MastersNorris Center
213-3049/www.naplesgov.com
Saturday
Summer Jazz on the Gulf: Late Night Brass
Naples Beach Hotel
261-2222/www.naplesbeachhotel.com
Saturday
Rookery Bay: Kids Free Fridays
417-6310/www.rookerybay.org
Friday
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Naples Players at the Sugden Community Theatre
263-7990/www.naplesplayers.org
(Runs through July 26)
Ask about their special “Dinner and a Show” packages with dinner at Vergina
Summer Featured Artist: Jeff Ripple, photographer
Blue Mangrove Gallery
393-2405/www.bluemangrovegallery.com
Artists of the Summer: Children's Art from Everglades City
Museum of the Everglades
695-0008/www.colliermuseums.com
Lions, Tigers, & Bears, '09!
Naples Zoo
262-5409/www.napleszoo.org
If you’re looking to get an early start on the weekend, why not enjoy some great music tonight at the popular Third Thursdays on Third ? Stroll Third Street South and enjoy the free musical entertainment along the street.
Naples Jazz MastersNorris Center
213-3049/www.naplesgov.com
Saturday
Summer Jazz on the Gulf: Late Night Brass
Naples Beach Hotel
261-2222/www.naplesbeachhotel.com
Saturday
Rookery Bay: Kids Free Fridays
417-6310/www.rookerybay.org
Friday
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Naples Players at the Sugden Community Theatre
263-7990/www.naplesplayers.org
(Runs through July 26)
Ask about their special “Dinner and a Show” packages with dinner at Vergina
Summer Featured Artist: Jeff Ripple, photographer
Blue Mangrove Gallery
393-2405/www.bluemangrovegallery.com
Artists of the Summer: Children's Art from Everglades City
Museum of the Everglades
695-0008/www.colliermuseums.com
Lions, Tigers, & Bears, '09!
Naples Zoo
262-5409/www.napleszoo.org
If you’re looking to get an early start on the weekend, why not enjoy some great music tonight at the popular Third Thursdays on Third ? Stroll Third Street South and enjoy the free musical entertainment along the street.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Great Ideas for this Weekend
National Art Encounter
Naples Art Association. 262-6517
www.naplesart.org
Last Day Is Friday!
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Naples Players at the Sugden Community Theatre
263-7990/www.naplesplayers.org
(Runs through July 25)
Ask about special “Dinner and a Show” packages
with dinner at Vergina
Is your name Millie? You can get a free ticket to this show!
Movie Matinee at the Museum
Collier County Museum
252-8476/www.colliermuseums.com
Saturday
Art Noveau
Marco Island Center for the Arts
394-4221/www.marcoislandart.com
Crossroads Exhibit
Rosen Gallery & Studios
821-1061/www.rosenraku.com
Dick Jay: Tribute to the Everglades Exhibit
Naples Backyard History
594-2978/www.naplesbackyardhistory.org
Wood I July to ya Baby? Featured Artist: Kurt Merkel.
Sweet Art Gallery
597-2110/www.thesweetartgallery.com
Friday
Palm Cottage House Tours
Naples Historical Society
261-8164/www.napleshistoricalsociety.org
Saturday
Foreign Film Series: Life & Death
FGCU Renaissance Academy
434-4737/ www.fgcu.edu/racademy
Sunday
Shy Wolf Sanctuary Presentation
Golden Gate Library
252-4542
Small Wonders at Waterside: Kaleidoscopes
Children's Museum of Naples
514-0084/www.cmon.org
Saturday
Naples Art Association. 262-6517
www.naplesart.org
Last Day Is Friday!
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Naples Players at the Sugden Community Theatre
263-7990/www.naplesplayers.org
(Runs through July 25)
Ask about special “Dinner and a Show” packages
with dinner at Vergina
Is your name Millie? You can get a free ticket to this show!
Movie Matinee at the Museum
Collier County Museum
252-8476/www.colliermuseums.com
Saturday
Art Noveau
Marco Island Center for the Arts
394-4221/www.marcoislandart.com
Crossroads Exhibit
Rosen Gallery & Studios
821-1061/www.rosenraku.com
Dick Jay: Tribute to the Everglades Exhibit
Naples Backyard History
594-2978/www.naplesbackyardhistory.org
Wood I July to ya Baby? Featured Artist: Kurt Merkel.
Sweet Art Gallery
597-2110/www.thesweetartgallery.com
Friday
Palm Cottage House Tours
Naples Historical Society
261-8164/www.napleshistoricalsociety.org
Saturday
Foreign Film Series: Life & Death
FGCU Renaissance Academy
434-4737/ www.fgcu.edu/racademy
Sunday
Shy Wolf Sanctuary Presentation
Golden Gate Library
252-4542
Small Wonders at Waterside: Kaleidoscopes
Children's Museum of Naples
514-0084/www.cmon.org
Saturday
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Best Bets for the Weekend: July 3-5
Thoroughly Modern MillieNaples Players at the Sugden Community Theatre
263-7990/www.naplesplayers.org
(Runs through July 25)
Ask about special “Dinner and a Show” packages with dinner at Vergina)
Is your name Millie? You can get a free ticket to this show!
July 4th Parade & Fireworks
City of Naples
www.naplesgov.com
Saturday
Kids Boredom Buster Film
Headquarters Library. 593-0870
www.colliergov.net
Friday
Muffy Clark Gill: Batiks exhibit
Presented by the United Arts Council at Marco Executive Airport
www.CollierArts.com / 263-8242
Living Waters: Aquatic Preserves of Florida exhibit
Rookery Bay. 417-6310
www.rookerybay.org
Friday
Looking at Light & National Art Encounter exhibits
Naples Art Association. 262-6517
www.naplesart.org
Friday
Jack Cane photography exhibit
McCormick & Schmicks. 591-2299
263-7990/www.naplesplayers.org
(Runs through July 25)
Ask about special “Dinner and a Show” packages with dinner at Vergina)
Is your name Millie? You can get a free ticket to this show!
July 4th Parade & Fireworks
City of Naples
www.naplesgov.com
Saturday
Kids Boredom Buster Film
Headquarters Library. 593-0870
www.colliergov.net
Friday
Muffy Clark Gill: Batiks exhibit
Presented by the United Arts Council at Marco Executive Airport
www.CollierArts.com / 263-8242
Living Waters: Aquatic Preserves of Florida exhibit
Rookery Bay. 417-6310
www.rookerybay.org
Friday
Looking at Light & National Art Encounter exhibits
Naples Art Association. 262-6517
www.naplesart.org
Friday
Jack Cane photography exhibit
McCormick & Schmicks. 591-2299
Monday, November 17, 2008
Art in Nature
He has been looking forward to this morning all week... his first outing with the Young Birders Club- part of the Collier County Audubon Society. We woke before dawn, dressed in layers, and headed out on our way, full of anticipation... with hot chocolate to sustain us.
The morning sun skittered about the leaves... the shrill sounds of the slough came alive... the twittering birds said good morning. In every direction, there was beauty. Who but You could fill our senses with such amazement… Thank you for this beautiful earth, which is, in essence, art itself.
...Falling in love with the Earth is one of life's great adventures.
- Steve van Matre
Monday, October 27, 2008
spiral effect
Weekends are made for fun... but they always seem to pass without leaving time for relaxation! This weekend was no different, as we enjoyed a few of the activities around town- the Swamp Buggy Parade & the Band Show!
After a totally exhausting Saturday, I decided that at some point we had better think about Halloween. Typically, I am the Mom that everyone rolls their eyes at... because who makes Halloween costumes anymore! I do love to work with the kids and create something fantastic... but if those people only knew how close I always come to not finishing! The afternoon of October 31st usually finds me at my sewing machine, desperately trying to complete the costume of the year. This year, with my kids getting older, I have only one to dress up... and at 11, he certainly has his own ideas! He wants to be a hippie... with a tie dye shirt. Weeks ago, we searched for just such a shirt for a party. Without having any luck, we turned to Walmart and their $10 tie dye kit. The kit came with three colors of dye, rubberbands, gloves, and easy directions with great design tips. So we laid trash bags out on the table and we let the fun being!
Freshly washed white tees swirled and tied with rubber bands, vivid dye seeping down through the folds, zipped up neatly in plastic bags. I was surprised- not with how easy it was (very!), but with how tidy it was! I fully expected a mess, but we successfully dyed two shirts in the dining room without mishap.
It wasn't until later that I realized why there were two sets of gloves... they surely would've come in handy when it came time to rinse the shirts. But the blue dye is fading from my skin, and I'm sure it will be gone by tomorrow. And the trade off was certainly worth it-I'm sure the brightness of the dye is only outdone by the smiles on the faces of my kids.
After a totally exhausting Saturday, I decided that at some point we had better think about Halloween. Typically, I am the Mom that everyone rolls their eyes at... because who makes Halloween costumes anymore! I do love to work with the kids and create something fantastic... but if those people only knew how close I always come to not finishing! The afternoon of October 31st usually finds me at my sewing machine, desperately trying to complete the costume of the year. This year, with my kids getting older, I have only one to dress up... and at 11, he certainly has his own ideas! He wants to be a hippie... with a tie dye shirt. Weeks ago, we searched for just such a shirt for a party. Without having any luck, we turned to Walmart and their $10 tie dye kit. The kit came with three colors of dye, rubberbands, gloves, and easy directions with great design tips. So we laid trash bags out on the table and we let the fun being!
Freshly washed white tees swirled and tied with rubber bands, vivid dye seeping down through the folds, zipped up neatly in plastic bags. I was surprised- not with how easy it was (very!), but with how tidy it was! I fully expected a mess, but we successfully dyed two shirts in the dining room without mishap.
It wasn't until later that I realized why there were two sets of gloves... they surely would've come in handy when it came time to rinse the shirts. But the blue dye is fading from my skin, and I'm sure it will be gone by tomorrow. And the trade off was certainly worth it-I'm sure the brightness of the dye is only outdone by the smiles on the faces of my kids.
Monday, October 20, 2008
big weekend ahead
The end of October is drawing near- and for Collier County, that means big excitement! If you are looking ahead at the weekend (I know, it's only Monday!) you will have your pick of things to put on your "to-do" list.
Bump in the Night: The Conservancy of SWFL hosts this fun Halloween event both Friday & Saturday night. Encounter some scary creatures up close! The night ends with a web of ghost stories and tales around a campfire- sounds like fun! You must reserve your space. 262-0304, ext 266.
The Swamp Buggy Parade: It's big! Our family has probably only missed one in the past 12 years- sometimes we watch, sometimes we participate. Find a shady spot along US 41 and enjoy the show- marching bands, gymnasts, politicians, church groups, swamp buggies and more! And don't forget to take along a bag for collecting C-A-N-D-Y! Parade begins at 10am on Saturday, Oct 25th.
Collier County Band Show: This year Naples High School will host the event, and if you enjoy the half-time shows at the football games, you do not want to miss this show! All of the high schools in the county will participate and show off the hard work they have been putting in since August- and they are fantastic! I may be partial to Palmetto Ridge's band, since a certain young lady I know marches for them, but all of the bands have their own great style. Saturday, Oct. 25th @ 7pm. Tickets are $5.
Cambier Park: Spend your Saturday (Oct 25th) in Cambier Park! Art festival by day and movie theater by night! Spend the day touring the booths of the Naples Artscrafters and then spread your blanket on the lawn to be ready for the Outdoor Movie- Astronaut Famer!
Boo at the Zoo: Get a head start on the trick-or-treating at the Naples Zoo! There will be treats as well as a costume contest- but the most fun? Watching the animals of the zoo carve their own pumpkins with the teeth and claws! The event is from 3-7pm with a discount for those in costume!
So... why stay home? With everything that is happening, you will have to pick and choose, but isn't that half the fun? The lawn and laundry can wait- get out and enjoy Naples this weekend. Make some time for family fun!
Bump in the Night: The Conservancy of SWFL hosts this fun Halloween event both Friday & Saturday night. Encounter some scary creatures up close! The night ends with a web of ghost stories and tales around a campfire- sounds like fun! You must reserve your space. 262-0304, ext 266.
The Swamp Buggy Parade: It's big! Our family has probably only missed one in the past 12 years- sometimes we watch, sometimes we participate. Find a shady spot along US 41 and enjoy the show- marching bands, gymnasts, politicians, church groups, swamp buggies and more! And don't forget to take along a bag for collecting C-A-N-D-Y! Parade begins at 10am on Saturday, Oct 25th.
Collier County Band Show: This year Naples High School will host the event, and if you enjoy the half-time shows at the football games, you do not want to miss this show! All of the high schools in the county will participate and show off the hard work they have been putting in since August- and they are fantastic! I may be partial to Palmetto Ridge's band, since a certain young lady I know marches for them, but all of the bands have their own great style. Saturday, Oct. 25th @ 7pm. Tickets are $5.
Cambier Park: Spend your Saturday (Oct 25th) in Cambier Park! Art festival by day and movie theater by night! Spend the day touring the booths of the Naples Artscrafters and then spread your blanket on the lawn to be ready for the Outdoor Movie- Astronaut Famer!
Boo at the Zoo: Get a head start on the trick-or-treating at the Naples Zoo! There will be treats as well as a costume contest- but the most fun? Watching the animals of the zoo carve their own pumpkins with the teeth and claws! The event is from 3-7pm with a discount for those in costume!
So... why stay home? With everything that is happening, you will have to pick and choose, but isn't that half the fun? The lawn and laundry can wait- get out and enjoy Naples this weekend. Make some time for family fun!
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