March Calendar

Art

New River Fine Art. Continuing through March 4: graphic works by Picasso and Rembrandt. Opening March 18 to run through April 3: Belle Epoque, presenting art from Toulouse Lautrec, Jules Cheret and Tissot. Information: 435-4515.

Alliance for the Arts. Continuing through March 5: All-Florida juried exhibition and works by Ruth Wilson Sousa. Opening March 11 to run through April 2: About Face, featuring portraits by Peg Cullen and Leoma Lovegrove, along with art from Judith Bonhan. Also this month: Angels of the Arts Awards ceremony, March 6 at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Information: 939-2787.

Harmon-Meek Gallery. Continuing through March 11: Flowers by Hunt Slonem. Opening March 13 to run through March 25: new paintings by Richard Segalman. March 27-April 8: Tobi Kahn's Paradisus series. Information: 261-2637.

Marianne Friedland Gallery. An exhibition of master prints by American artists, including Frank Stella, James Rosenquist, Jeff Koons, Louise Bourgeois, Alex Katz and Robert Rauschenberg, opens March 3 and runs through March 31. Information: 262-3484.

Naples Museum of Art. The museum presents Victor Vasarely: Founder of Op Art through April 3. Also on view: American Women: A Selection From the National Portrait Gallery, through April 3; Matisse, Picasso & Friends: Impressionism to Surrealism, Masterworks of French Painting and Sculpture From the Baltimore Museum of Art, through May 1; The Prints of Andy Warhol (From A to B and Back Again), through April 3.

Phil Galleries. Edward Weston: Life Work, offering vintage prints from the photographer's career, runs through April 10. Information: 597-1900.

Phillips Gallery. The gallery presents the Sanibel Captiva Art League Juried Show March 3-31; artists' reception 5:30 p.m. March 3. Information: 395-0900.

ARTgalleryflorida. On view March 4-18: mixed media, acrylics and watercolors by Lynn Loscutoff; oil and acrylic paintings by Amos Miller; and mixed media and watercolor paintings by Greg Stuart. Opening reception 5:30 p.m. March 4; Loscutoff presents a slide show 7 p.m. March 10. Information: 213-0248.

Art League of Bonita Springs Center for the Arts. Art Focus 2005 opens with a reception 6 p.m. March 4 and continues through March 17. March 21-31: Southwest Florida Art Council Winners' Circle show; opening reception 6 p.m. March 25. Information: 495-8989.

Von Liebig Art Center. Naples Collects: A Richard Segalman Retro-spective features romantic paintings of women produced by the artist over the past 20 years, March 5- April 16; reception 5:30 p.m. March 4. Also this month: Jade Riedel Scholarship Competition for high school students, March 5-19; NAA Member Juried Exhibition, March 26-June 11. Information: 262-6517.

Art League of Marco Island. A juried art and craft show takes place March 5-6. Also this month: East Meets West, featuring artists Billie Collins, Miki Kusebaki and Mary Ludington, continuing through March 30; stone sculpture student exhibit, March 19-31. Information: 394-4221.

Cape Coral Arts Studio. The 20th annual Art Focus 2005 highlights multimedia works produced during the past year at the Arts Studio; it opens with a noon reception March 6 and runs all month. Information: 574-0802.

Gardner-Colby Gallery. Plein air painters present the tradition of outdoor paintings, with works by Kim English, Jove Wang, Lesley Rich and Ken Auster; reception 5 p.m. March 10. Information: 403-7012.

Weatherburn Gallery. Dutch Impressionism 2, highlighting the works of Hennie DeKorte, runs March 10-24. Information: 263-8008.

Shaw Gallery of Naples. A show highlighting pieces by bronze sculptor Rosalind Cook opens with a 5 p.m. reception March 11. Information: 261-7828.

Friends of Art at the Naples Museum of Art Artists' Studio Tour. The 10th annual event affords the opportunity to visit area artists' studios, 1 to 5 p.m. March 13 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14; tickets $35. Information: 597-1900.

Naples Botanical Garden. An art show featuring the works of Marjorie Renfroe is scheduled for March 14-19. Information: 643-7275.

DeBruyne Fine Art. Works of American Impressionism by Stephen Shortridge opens March 16. Information: 262-4551.

Benefits

Magic Under the Mangroves. The 40th anniversary celebration of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida welcomes author and conservationist Carl Hiaasen as speaker. Also planned: live and silent auctions, dinner, and more, 6 to 10 p.m. March 2 under a tent on the grounds of the Nature Center at the Conservancy. Tickets $400; call 262-0304 or 261-6800.

Naples Chapter/Coastal Conservation Association Banquet. From 6 to 10 p.m. March 3 at the Elks Lodge on Radio Road. Information: 821-9203 or 597-8910.

Howl at the Moon. Live music and food from Outback Steakhouse, along with a live auction led by Naples Mayor Bill Barnett, March 4 at St. John the Evangelist Church to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Collier County. Tickets $100; call 403-0815.

Cancer Alliance of Naples Moondance. Sounds of Nashville, tastes of Italy and more at this event, 6 to 10 p.m. March 5 at Sur La Mer, Gulfshore Boulevard and Fourth Avenue North, Naples. Tickets $125; call 436-4673.

Under the Sea. An evening featuring cocktails, dinner, auctions and surprises, March 6 at the Bailey Matthews Shell Museum. Tickets $75; proceeds benefit the museum. Call 395-2233 or 472-3151.

American Association of University Women Annual Women of Achievement Luncheon. The Greater Naples branch of the organization gathers for a social hour, silent auction, luncheon and program featuring NBC-2 Weekend news anchor Sloane Heffernan, 11 a.m. March 8 at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Resort. Information: 659-1591.

Sunlight Home. Tropical Sounds and Styles is the theme for this luncheon, fashion show and silent auction, 11 a.m. March 9 at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, to benefit the Sunlight Home's programs for pregnant women in need. Tickets $50; call 352-0251.

American Business Women's Association Women in History Luncheon. TV news anchor Lois Thome, Economic Development Council of Collier County executive director Tammie Nemecek and Collier County Red Cross executive director Deborah Horvath will be honored at this event to benefit the Neapolitan chapter's scholarship funds, 11 am. to 1:30 p.m. March 11 at the Naples Hilton and Towers. Tickets $75. Information: www.abwaneapolitan.org.

International College Humanitarian Luncheon. Southwest Florida nature photographer Clyde Butcher is the honoree at this year's event, 11 a.m. March 11 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. Information: 513-1122.

Surf's Up: A Tribute to the Beach Boys. Part of a fund-raiser for the Naples Art Association March 12 in a parking garage at Coastland Center. Information: 262-6517.

Seacrest Country Day School Gala for Treasures. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. March 12 at the Ritz-Carlton, followed by dinner, auctions and more. Tickets $350 and up; call 793-1986.

Hope for Haiti Dine-Around. Enjoy a 6 p.m. meal March 13 at a private home or restaurant, then head to the Sugden Theatre at 8:30 p.m. for wine, dessert and dancing under the stars. Tickets $250; call 434-7183.

The League Club Fashion Show/ Luncheon/Dinner. Taking place March 14 at the Ritz-Carlton. Tickets $150 for lunch, $300 for dinner; call 592-7386.

Lee County Branch of the American Association of University Women Luncheon. Salad and dessert followed by a concert featuring the Sounds of Florida Chorus, March 14 at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre; doors open at 11:30 a.m. Tickets $25; call 277-0942.

Chaine des Rotisseurs Culinary Odyssey. The Chaine is "Puttin' on the Ritz" with a black-tie dinner-dance-auction to aid its culinary and hospitality arts scholarships program, March 16 at the Ritz-Carlton. Tickets $250; call 591-8470.

Celebration of Reading. This annual event welcomes Gov. Jeb Bush, parents George and Barbara, and authors including James Bradley (Flags of Our Father), 6 p.m. March 18 at the Registry. Tickets $250; includes reading program and dinner. Proceeds benefit the Governor's Family Literacy Initiative. Information: 275-5758.

Art for Adoption. A garden party and art show to support China Adoption With Love, a charitable adoption agency, 5 to 7 p.m. March 18 at the Lemon Tree Inn of Naples. Information: 404-9504.

The Community School of Naples: Polo 2005. Champagne brunch, live entertainment and several auctions accompany a professional polo match to benefit the school's financial aid programs; 11:30 a.m. March 19 at Wrenwood Farms. Tickets $150; call 597-7575.

Emerald Ball. To benefit the Catholic Charities of Collier County, March 19 at the Naples Beach Hotel. Tickets $250; call 455-2655.

Storybook Ball. Cocktails, dinner and dancing, 6:30 p.m. March 19 at the Registry. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House. Tickets $250; call 437-0202.

Diamonds & Chrome. A party for Youth Haven, set for March 26 at Harley-Davidson of Naples. On the program: live and silent auctions, fine wines, hors d'oeuvres, and a reverse raffle with a chance to win a Bellataire diamond. Tickets $300; call 774-2904, ext. 203.

Dance

Miami City Ballet. Two by Two: Robbins and Balanchine presents works choreographed by masters Jerome and George, 8 p.m. March 1 and 2 at the Phil. Also: Ballet Imperial, featuring Arden Court, La Sonnambula and Ballet Imperial, 8 p.m. March 22 and 23 at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.

Columbia City Ballet. The company presents Off the Wall and Onto the Stage: Dancing the Art of Jonathan Green (the South Carolina-born painter who now lives in Southwest Florida), 8 p.m. March 6 at the Phil. Information: 597-1900.

Tango Pasión. Stir up those dance fevers with this evening of tango and drama, 7:30 p.m. March 10 at the Barbara B. Mann. Information: 597-1900.