| Naples, Florida Events 2009 |
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Naples Craft Festival - Fall In mid to late April, and again in early September, more than 100 of the country's best crafters will exhibit their work, including jewelry, 3-D acrylic paintings, ceramics, driftwood, glass, and hand-cut silouettes, along 5th Avenue South in downtown Naples, along with a Green Market offering hand-made soaps, exotic orchids and others plants. Call (954) 472-3755 for more information. Summer Jazz on the Gulf The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club hosts live jazz entertainment on their grounds, where you can enjoy a relaxing day of food, cocktails and your favorite music right on the beach. Call (239) 261-2222 for more information. Fall Invitational Exhibition From mid-September through the first week of October, the Gallery Victoria invites a number of local artists to display their paintings, sculptures and crafts at this annual event. Call (239) 649-4300 for more information. Florida Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition For the entire month of September, The von Liebig Art Center hosts an exhibition of local watercolor artists, sponsored by the Naples Art Association. Call (239) 262-6517 for more information. October
American Musical Heritage Lectures Fall Series The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts hosts a series of lectures each Fall on topics relating to music history and choreography, commencing at the end of October. Call (239) 597-0670 for more information. Naples Fall Art Festival In mid October, similar to the Naples New Year's Weekend Art Fair, artists from around the country are selected to participate in a juried art show where the artists will be present to answer questions about their works and techniques, and visitors will be able to commission works and purchase fine art, along 5th Avenue South in downtown Naples. Call (954) 472-3755 for more information. Artist’s Artists The von Liebig Art Center hosts an exhibition of work by local art faulty, from mid-October into the month of November. Call (239) 262-6517 for more information. Swamp Buggy Races Held on the last weekend in October at Florida Sports Park, the Budweiser Fall Classic culminates in the Queen’s Mud Bath. Bring the family for a weekend of races, refreshments, and lots of mud. Call (800) 897-2701 for more information.
November SW Florida Police Unity Tour Golf Tournament Early in November, the Glen Golf & Country Club in Naples hosts the annual Police Unity Tour golf tournament, with proceeds to benefit the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, and to raise awareness about law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Call (239) 961-3124 for more information. Beach Treasure Sale On the first Saturday in November, the Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park sponsors a sale of found treasure to benefit park projects. Admission to the sale is free with park admission. Call (239) 597-6196 for more information. Old Florida Festival On the first weekend in November, the Collier County Museum sponsors an indoor and outdoor festival celebrating the history of Florida, complete with pirates, conquerors and early settlers, with plenty of refreshments and live entertainment to delight everyone in the family. Call (239) 252-8476 for more information. USO Show at the Naples Depot Toward the middle of November, the Naples Depot Museum hosts a post-Veteran's Day event featuring live music from the 40s and guest speakers, in Cambria Park. Call (239) 262-6525 for more information. Bellasera's White Truffle Event Italy’s culinary crown jewel, the rare white truffle, stars at the Bellasera Resort’s annual White Truffle Event, A Divine Indulgence & More, sponsored in part by the Italian Culinary Institute and Conde Nast Traveler. Call (239) 649-7333 for more information. West Coast Muscle Car Show During the week of Thanksgiving, muscle cars are on display around Annunciation Circle in La Piazza, Ave Maria, northeast of Naples. Call (239) 262-2600 for more information. Anniversary Celebration During the month of November, the Gallery Victoria celebrates its birthday with exhibitions of local artists and their painting and sculptures. A number of interesting programs are held during the month. Call (239) 649-4300 for more information. American Indian Arts Celebration In mid-November, during American Indian Heritage Month, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum sponsors a celebration of Native American culture and heritage, on the Seminole Big Cypress Reservation, where you can learn about doll making, sweet grass basketry, sample Seminole food and enjoy southeastern Native American dancing. Call (863) 902-1113 for more information. December
Holiday Pottery Sale Come to the Florida Gulf Coast University Arts Complex during the first week in December for an exhibition and sale of locally made pottery and other crafts, sponsored by the Immokalee Ceramics Studio. Call (239) 263-8242 for more information. Celebration of Lights Early in December, school and church group carolers, and Santa Claus visit Annunciation Circle in La Piazza, Ave Maria, northeast of Naples to celebrate the holiday season and view the Christmas lights, with lots of refreshments and train rides for the kids. Call (239) 262-2600 for more information. Downtown Naples New Years Weekend Art Fair During the last week in December, 5th Avenue South is filled with the paintings, sculptures and crafts of local artists in this annual celebration, complete with all kinds of food booths and nationally recognized live musicians. Call (954) 472-3755 for more information. New Year’s Eve Party The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts hosts an annual midnight champagne reception and party on New Year’s Eve, preceded by an entire evening of outstanding, top-name live musical entertainment. Call (239) 597-1900 for more information. |
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