Alliance for the Arts. Love-themed paintings, sculpture and designs on display in Love Effects, Feb. 3–14. Also, a two-week-long retrospective of the work of Dorothy Causey, Feb. 16 to March 3. 939-2787.

Art League of Bonita Springs. Art in the ’Toon Age showcases how artists are influenced by cartoons, Feb. 9–24. 495-8989.

Art League of Marco Island. Some Day My Prints Will Come, an invitational fine art exhibit in the Lauritzen/Rush Galleries,
Feb. 5–28. 394-4221.

ArTrain USA. A museum on rails, featuring NativeViews, an exhibit of contemporary Native American art and artifacts, sponsored by the Art League of Bonita Springs and stopping on the tracks alongside Bonita Springs’ Riverside Park Feb. 15–18.
495-8989.

BIG Arts. An art invitational, featuring works from Southwest Florida university faculty, in the Phillips Gallery Feb. 3–27. Also, Arlene Richards showcases her wearable fabric art Feb. 3–27 in the Founders Gallery. 395-0900.

Bob Rauschenberg Gallery. The gallery at Edison College welcomes back Robert Rauschenberg with an exhibit of recent work on display until Feb. 24. 489-9313.

Cape Coral Arts Studio. The Southwest Florida Craft Guild’s annual juried exhibit is
Feb. 2–23. 574-0802.

Collier County Museum. Photographer John Moran shows how natural Florida must have appeared to early visitors in the exhibit Journal of Light: A Photographer’s Search for the Soul of Florida, which continues until
May 6. 774-8476.

Davis Arts Center, formerly known as Florida Arts Cultural Center, kicks off the Florida Arts Festival with an art show that runs Feb. 24 through March. 337-1933.

FGCU’s Art Gallery. Fruits & Flowers, prints from the Salvador Dali Museum, continues until Feb. 13. Also, the Rubell family opens its collection of paintings by Eberhard Havekost, which will be on display Feb. 22 to March 31. 590-7238.

Galerie du Soleil. Illumination de l’esprit ends Feb. 8, then an exhibit from Richard MacDonald and Henry Asencio runs Feb. 10–22. Also, Arte di Napoli, featuring eight artists from Naples, Italy, runs Feb. 24 to March 8. 417-3450.

Gardner Colby Galleries. A show from photo-realist painters Ken Otsuka and Thomas Stiltz, The Water and the Wine, runs Feb. 8–21. Also, Frank P. Corso’s 10th show in Naples, featuring oil paintings of Florida’s landscape, begins Feb. 22 and runs to
March 7. 403-7787.

HW Gallery. Recent works by Mark Dickson will be on display all this month. 263-6640.

IAG Galleries. Artist Craig Bone will make a two-day appearance, Feb. 9 and 10. 649-7339.

International College. Watercolor artist Sandra Jackoboice displays her work until Feb. 28. 598-6110.

Journeyman Gallery. Two for the Show, featuring batiks by Muffy Clark Gill and Seminole stories in fabric by Che-Ke-Ka, on display Feb. 1–13; From Symbols to Sex, with paintings and mixed media by Jane Waldman and Louisa McNeil, Feb 16–18; and an Atelier Lizio Naples members exhibit, juried by Jonathan Green, Feb. 22–27. 597-0564.

Marco Executive Airport. The paintings of Paul Arsenault will be on display until Feb. 28, then an exhibit from Trudy Bentley Rech begins Feb. 28 and continues until June 30. 263-8242.

Marianne Friedland Gallery. Important Works by American Masters, including work by Robert Rauschenberg and Wolf Kahn, runs until Feb. 4. And more paintings and pastels from Wolf Kahn will be on display Feb. 8–28.
262-3484.

Museum of the Everglades. Henehayo—My History, with artwork in acrylics, as well as pen and ink sketches by Leroy Henehayo Osceola, runs all this month.
695-0008.

Naples Depot. An exhibit on African-American participation in World War II will be on display all this month to celebrate Black History Month. 262-6525.

Naples Museum of Art. Opening Feb. 2 and on display until April 21, a collection of 20th century prints from favorite artists such as Salvador Dali and Robert Rauschenberg in From Cassatt to Katz. The handwritten Saint John’s Bible, illuminated by artist Donald Jackson, will be on display until April 6. Two exhibits, Impressions: Americans in France, 1860-1930 and Claude Money: Giverney and the North of France continue to May 13. The Great American Game: Baseball, featuring works of art and rare memorabilia, runs until May 13. In the permanent collection: Leaders in American Modernism, Masters of Miniature and Modern Mexican Masters, through June 30. 597-1900.

New River Fine Art Gallery. All this month, glass artist Dino Rosin will display his abstract, contemporary and modern work, and bronze sculptor Tuan will showcase an extended collection, with a special appearance by Tuan Feb. 22. 435-4515.

Rookery Bay. A photography annual continues through March 5. 417-6310.

Shaw Gallery. A show of new works from Michelle Torrez begins Feb. 3 at the Bonita gallery, and from Leonard Mizerek begins Feb. 9 at the Naples gallery. 261-7828.

Von Liebig Art Center. Golf in American Art, with paintings, photography and sculpture depicting golf, its personalities and equipment, continues to March 11. 262-6517.

Weatherburn Gallery. Two one-man shows: Andrei Krioutchenko with Paris, City of Lights, Feb. 1; and celebrate the Chinese New Year at East and West with Christopher Zhang, Feb. 22 to March 8. 263-8008.

LIVE MUSIC

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. The full orchestra from London joins American pianist Jonathan Biss Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. at the Phil. 597-1900.

Arnold McCuller. He’s done background vocals for Aretha Franklin, James Taylor and Phil Collins, among others. Now he’s solo at the Phil Feb. 15–18 at 7 p.m. 597-1900.

Bach Ensemble. The fifth anniversary concert featuring music by Baroque masters, Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. in McSpadden Hall in Naples United Church of Christ.
732-1055.

Big Band Singer. A lively musical tribute to singer Rosemary Clooney at the Norris Center Feb. 16–24. 213-3049.

The Boston Pops. "America’s Orchestra" performs at Germain Arena Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. 948-7825.

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Scenes & Landscapes, featuring Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, Pastorale, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts & Education in Punta Gorda.
(941) 625-5996.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra. This 115-year-old consortium of musicians, led by internationally renowned conductor David Zinman, will be at the Phil Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. 597-1900.

Diahann Carroll. The rich, interpretive singing of this Tony Award winner will be at the Phil Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. 597-1900.

Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers. The 80-voice chorus will perform at First United Methodist Church in Fort Myers, Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. 332-1152.

The Jacques Thibaud String Trio. The young trio will join with pianist Tao Lin for a performance at BIG Arts on Sanibel Feb. 15. 395-0900.

Jodie and Glenn. Concert pianist Jodie DeSalvo and concertmaster Glenn Basham perform music from their new CD in the Phil’s Toni Stabile Building, Feb. 19 at
7 p.m. 597-1900.

John Chapman Trio. Jazz, ’50s and ’60s rock at the Village on Venetian Bay, Feb. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Kat Epple. The flautist performs Enchanted Music: Works in Progress at the Florida Repertory Theatre Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. 332-4488.

Let’s Fall in Love. Get serenaded with this revue of classic love songs, Feb. 8 to March 3 at the Schoolhouse Theater on Sanibel. 472-6862.

Liza Minnelli. The musical legend and Oscar winner will sing at the Phil Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. 597-1900.

The Manhattan Piano Trio. The chamber music group performs at Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. 597-5410.

Michael Rose Orchestra. Trumpet virtuoso Michael Rose leads his orchestra in An Evening of the Music & Sounds of the Harry James Orchestra Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. at the Phil. 597-1900.

Moscow Chamber Orchestra. After celebrating its 50th anniversary
last year, the orchestra will join with 25-year-old pianist Alexander Kobrin at BIG Arts on Sanibel Feb. 27. 395-0900.

Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. Violinist Jennifer Frautschi makes her Phil debut performing Khachaturian’s Violin Concerto in Violin Magic with the NPO Feb. 1–4. Also, the NPO performs pops’ greatest hits Feb. 20–25; both shows at the Phil. Then the NPO hits the town, performing A Night at the Opera at Temple Shalom in Naples Feb. 8 and at San Marco Catholic Church on Marco Island Feb. 9. 597-1900.

Opera Valentine. The Naples Opera Society presents this recital of great love songs, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Norris Center. 598-6110.

Southwest Florida Symphony. The symphony performs Beloved Favorites at First Assembly Ministries in Fort Myers, Feb. 2 and 3; Trumpets & Fanfare in Schein Hall at BIG Arts on Sanibel Feb. 25. Also, get into the Valentine’s mood with Love Letters, Feb. 10 at Faith Presbyterian Church in Cape Coral, and Feb. 11 at Chapel by the Sea in Fort Myers Beach. 418-1500.

Sunday at the Bandshell. Bring your lawn chair for a free concert in Naples’ Cambier Park. Naples Concert Band, Feb. 4; Gulf Coast Big Band, Feb. 11; and the Naples Daily News Jazz Band, Feb. 18.

Tim Poindexter Trio. Smooth jazz at the Village on Venetian Bay, Feb. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Toxic Audio. An interactive show from this five-member troupe, featuring harmonies, vocal sound effects and improv comedy. At BIG Arts on Sanibel Feb. 10. 395-0900.

Viviane Hagner. The Munich-born violinist will perform at BIG Arts on Sanibel Feb. 8.
395-0900.

Willie Nelson. Our favorite cowboy comes to Germain Arena
Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. 948-7825.

THEATER & SHOWS

Always, Patsy Cline at the Naples Dinner Theatre until April 10. 514-7827.

The Blue Man Group. The famous trio will use strings, tubes and other miscellaneous objects to generate their unique sound and performance at Germain Arena Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. 334-3309.

Damn Yankees. A musical comedy about a man’s love for baseball, at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Feb. 22 to April 14.
278-4422.

Disney’s The Lion King. Simba keeps roaring all this month at the Barbara B. Mann. 481-4849.

Enchanted April. Four British women bloom in Italy in this romantic comedy performed at the Florida Repertory Theatre Feb. 9 through March 4. 332-4488.

Etc. This series of staged play readings from the Naples Players continues with three short plays on The Modern Sensibility, Feb. 18 in the Tobye Studio at Sugden Community Theatre. 263-7990.

Four Part Thunder. Stage 88 performs this new musical in the Bonita Springs Community Hall Feb. 8–24 at 8 p.m. 513-8600.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. This company of 23 dancers will showcase its cutting-edge choreography Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. at the Phil. 597-1900.

The Jewel Thieves. A missing necklace is the mystery in this comedy performed by the Marco Players Feb. 22 to March 12 at the Marco Players Theater in Marco Town Center Mall. 642-7270.

Laff Past Eight. A variety act by local favorites Fred and Lee Tobias, at the Norris Center Feb. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. 213-3049.

Madama Butterfly. The Puccini opera with English subtitles performed by Opera Naples, featuring stars of the Metropolitan and New York City operas, at the Performing Arts Hall of Gulf Coast High School, Feb. 16 and 18. (800) 771-1041.

Mame. The Tony Award-winning musical performed by the Naples Players in Blackburn Hall at Sugden Community Theatre, Feb. 28 to March 31. 263-7990.

Mary Cassatt and the Impressionists. Robin Lane acts, directs and produces this one-woman play in the Phil’s Daniels Pavilion, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. 597-1900.

Miami City Ballet. The company première of Anthony Tudor’s Lilac Garden performed at the Phil Feb. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. 597-1900.

Mid-Life The Crisis Musical. A wacky musical about age-old situations at the Off Broadway Palm Theatre all this month. 278-4422.

Mixed Emotions. A comedy about two golden-agers falling in love, performed by the Naples Players in the Blackburn Hall at Sugden Community Theatre until Feb. 3. 263-7990.

My Fair Lady. Eliza Doolittle struts her stuff at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre through Feb. 17. 278-4422.

Orlando Ballet. The troupe dances at BIG Arts on Sanibel Feb. 17. 395-0900.

The Owl and the Pussycat, performed at the Cape Coral Cultural Park Community Theatre Feb. 16 to March 4. 772-5862.

Pal Joey. Follow this anti-hero in a musical comedy at the Naples Dinner Theatre until March 4. 514-7827.

Parallel Lives, The Kathy and Mo Show. Two women struggle through the rituals of modern life in this comedy from Theatre Conspiracy, Feb. 15 to March 3 in the Foulds Theatre at Alliance for the Arts. 936-3239.

The Peking Acrobats. Straight from China, these gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists and tumblers will perform with an exotic Chinese orchestra Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. at the Phil. 597-1900.

Picasso at the Lapin Agile. If Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso were to meet at a bar, would their genius match? See this play, written by actor Steve Martin, before the movie comes out next year, at FGCU’s Theatre Lab at the Arts Complex. Feb. 15–25. 590-7268.

Remember the Ladies. Janina Birtolo stars in this play on the life of first lady Abigail Adams, at the Norris Center Feb. 9 and 10. 213-3049.

The Retreat from Moscow. Can the end of a marriage be compared to Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow? This drama, performed by the Naples Players, explores the history of a relationship. In the Tobye Studio at Sugden Community Theatre until Feb. 24. 263-7990.

Riverdance. The Irish music and dance troupe comes to the Phil Feb. 27 to March 4 at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. shows March 3 and 4. 597-1900.

Run For Your Wife. This British farce about a London cabbie with two wives is at the Schoolhouse Theater on Sanibel until Feb. 3. 472-6862.

Sea Change: Reversing the Tide. Is man really the center of the animal kingdom? This drama of poetry and science will explore the complex web of life on earth. Feb. 21 at BIG Arts on Sanibel. 395-0900.

Smucker’s Stars on Ice. World champion figure skaters and Olympic gold medalists hit the ice for this show at Germain Arena Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. 948-7825.

Spamalot. Go on the quest for the Holy Grail in this musical comedy "lovingly ripped" from the film Monty Python. At the Phil Feb. 6–11 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 10, 11 at 2 p.m. 597-1900.

Trying. David Howard stars in this touching play about Francis Biddle, attorney general under President FDR and chief judge during the Nuremberg trials, as he struggles to put his life in order. Feb. 14 at BIG Arts on Sanibel. 395-0900.

FOR THE KIDS

Nuts about the von Liebig. A day of fun, with coconut painting, entertainment and refreshments. Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the von Liebig Art Center in Naples. 262-6517.

Robots. An interactive exhibit based on the hit kids’ movie at the Imaginarium Hands-On Museum in Fort Myers until April 22. 337-3332.

Thomas Edison: The Fire of Genius. The world première of this play will be at the Florida Reperatory Theatre’s Lunchbox Theatre, Feb. 3 and 10 at 11 a.m. 332-4488.

FESTIVALS & FAIRS

Art in the Park. Naples’ oldest outdoor art festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This month’s featured artist is Debbie Hummel-Marconi. The shows feature artwork from the Naples Art Association members, as well as food and entertainment. Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Cambier Park in downtown Naples and on Park Street by the von Liebig Art Center. 262-6517.

ArtFest. A juried fine arts festival featuring 200 national artists, interactive art, food and entertainment. In downtown Fort Myers on Edwards Drive, Feb. 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 768-3602.

Art Night. Pine Island galleries open their doors for an evening of art and entertainment, Feb. 9 from 4 to 9 p.m.

Celebration of the Arts. Live entertainment, art, food and more at Estero Community Park, Feb. 17 beginning at 9 a.m. 498-0678.

Chilly Willy’s Mardi Gras. The second annual celebration, featuring jazz music, games, food and kids’ activities, Feb. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Fleishmann Park. 213-3020.

City of Naples Cultural Heritage Celebration. Live music, Taste of Soul cooking contest, crafts and other activities, Feb. 24 at River Park. 213-3037.

Edison Festival of Light. Light up the Town party, featuring headlining acts and performers, at Centennial Park Feb. 9 and 10; Junior run, parade and coronation, downtown Fort Myers, Feb. 11; Crafts on the River in Centennial Park, Feb. 16-18; 5K race at 5:30 p.m. and grand parade at 7 p.m., downtown Feb. 17; and fireworks show finale Feb. 17 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Fort Myers High School stadium.
334-2999.

Everglades Seafood Festival. The 34th annual, with top country music, rides, arts and crafts, and of course, seafood. In Everglades City Feb. 2–4. 695-4100.

Farmers’ Market. Behind Tommy Bahama on Third Street South in Old Naples, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday this month. 434-6533.

Florida Arts Festival. An art show with live performances, starts Feb. 24 and continues through March at the Davis Arts Center, formerly the Florida Cultural Arts Center. 337-1933.
Invitational Art Show. More than 30 local artists will display their work at Temple Beth-El in Fort Myers, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
433-0018.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival. In rememberance of the "Mother of the Everglades," the Museum of the Everglades will host the third annual celebration with lectures from visiting professors, an English tea, swamp walks and boat tour through the Everglades Feb 20–23, with the Swamp County Fair in McLeod Park Feb. 24. 695-0008.

Naples Artcrafters Show. Shows Feb. 10 in Fleishmann Park and Feb. 17 at the Bonita Bay Plaza, both from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 352-3036.

Naples National Art Festival. The 28th annual festival will display work from more than 275 artists, spotlighting artist Natalie Salminen and furnituremaker Lara Moore. Presented by the von Liebig Art Center, the show will be at Cambier Park in Naples Feb. 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 262-6517.

Pine Island Art Show. The 35th annual art show and sale will be Feb. 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Matlacha Community Park. 283-4432.

Spring Training Kickoff Festival. Live entertainment, contests and baseball activities, Feb. 24 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Lee County Sports Complex. 332-2930.

Stone Age Emporium Bead Show. Find gemstones and beads, plus bead stringing instruction at the Cape Coral Arts Studio Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 574-0802.

Thursdays on Third Street in Old Naples, Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22.
434-6533.

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

ACE Group Classic. The 20th
anniversary at Quail West in Naples, Feb. 19–25. 593-3900.

Croquet Tournaments. The 13th annual USCA-sanctioned Audubon Croquet Tournament will be at Audubon Country Club, Feb. 20–25. 592-1347. The 18th annual Useppa Invitational will be Feb. 14–18. (847) 570-9000.

Florida Everblades. Our local ECHL team takes on the Pensacola Ice Pilots Feb. 9 and 10; the Gwinnett Gladiators, Feb. 14, 21 and 23; and the Augusta Lynx, Feb. 24 and 27. All games at 7:30 p.m. at Germain Arena. 948-7825.

Garden tour. The Naples Garden Club’s 54th House and Garden Tour will be Feb. 3 from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. Buses depart from the Naples Botanical Garden. 262-1272.

Naples Botanical Garden. A two-part cultural series this month: Opera in the Garden, featuring Opera Naples Young Artists, Feb. 2; and Hearts in the Garden, featuring love-themed artwork and live music, Feb. 9. Call 775-2969 for tickets. Don’t miss the orchid show and sale Feb. 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Dinosaurs in the Garden, an interactive exhibit featuring full-scale dinosaur replicas and a glimpse of the plant world during the Jurassic Period, Feb. 15 to May 15. 643-7275.

Spring Training. The Boston Red Sox play the Minnesota Twins Feb. 28 at the City of Palms Park. 332-8423.

LECTURES & LEARNING

Art lectures. Michael Rush, director of the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University, lectures on Media Art in the New Millennium at the FGCU Arts Complex. Feb. 1 at 3 p.m. 590-7238. Also, William H. Gerdts, the leading expert on American Impressionism, will discuss American Artists in Giverny, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m.; and Florida-Atlantic University’s David Courtney will lecture on neo-classicism’s secular art and music Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. Both lectures in the Phil’s Daniels Pavilion. 597-1900.

Artful Conversations. The Sarasota Herald Tribune’s Jay Handelman will discuss theater, Feb. 6; and concert pianist Judith Alstadter will talk about making recital programs, Feb. 20. Both conversations part of the Phil’s Lifelong Learning and held in the Toni Stabile Building. 597-1900.

Audubon lectures. Gary W. Schmelz, from the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, will discuss the marine shells of Collier County, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Norris Center. 643-7822.

Ballroom Dancing. Champion dancer Alex Lazo instructs in the Phil’s Figge Conservatory Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. 597-1900.

Beethoven Symphonies. Allen Bonde, professor of music at Mount Holyoke College, will unmask the lighter side of Beethoven’s Symphonies No. 5, 6 and 7 in You Take the 5th; I’ll take the 6th and 7th in the Phil’s Toni Stabile Building, Feb. 13. 597-1900.

David Brooks. The New York Times columnist and commentator on The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer will lecture at BIG Arts on Sanibel Feb. 18. 395-0900.

Donald Jackson, leading calligrapher, senior illuminator to the Queen of England’s Crown office and artistic director and illuminator of the Saint John’s Bible, lectures on A Lifetime Dream: The Saint John’s Bible in the Phil’s Hayes Hall Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. 597-1900.

Garrison Keillor. The man behind radio’s A Prairie Home Companion will speak in the Phil’s Hayes Hall for its Voices of Distinction series, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. 597-1900.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Members of the famous dance company will offer a class for area dancers in the Phil’s Daniels Pavilion, Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. 597-1900.

Lifelong Learning. The Phil’s adult education programs will offer theater scholar Joe Leonardo’s lectures on opera’s Le Nozze di Figaro, Feb. 26; and the creative process and legacy of Bob Fosse, Feb. 28. Intermediate digital Photoshop class, Feb. 2 and 3 at Naples High School. Carol Rodaro on making books by hand, Feb. 2 and 3. The Smithsonian’s Gregorio Luke will discuss Mexican music, Feb. 3. And from the National Gallery of Art, Philip Leonard will discuss Monet and His Garden at Giverny, Feb. 21. Author Robert Crowe will discuss writing for publication, Feb. 8. Designer Sass Brown will lecture on ethics and sustainability in the fashion industry, Feb. 5. Also, Columbia University’s Rick Harris will discuss the Golden Age of the Studios, Feb. 19. All discussions in the Phil’s Toni Stabile Building unless otherwise noted. Call for specific times, 597-1900.

Literature discussions. The Phil’s popular Critic’s Choice discussion group mulls over Julian Barnes’
Arthur & George with York University’s Elaine Newton, Feb. 15 and 17. Notre Dame’s Paul Rathburn also comes to the Phil Feb. 13 to discuss Hamlet, as part of his Shakespeare lecture series. 597-1900.

Lunch With the Arts. Master gardener Anna Deem will lecture on edible flowers, exotic salad ingredients and sustainable gardening during this complimentary lunch at the von Liebig Art Center, Feb. 12 from noon to 2 p.m. 262-6517.

Marta Sahagun de Fox. The first lady of Mexico will talk on social responsibility in the 21st century as part of the Naples/Fort Myers Town Hall Lecture Series, Feb. 13 at the Naples Grande Resort. 261-6524.

Martin S. Indyk. Middle East expert and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel will lecture at BIG Arts on Sanibel Feb. 11. 395-0900.

Meet the Musician. Meet the NPO’s assistant principal horn, Tracy Leonard, and special guest William Rogan in the Phil’s Toni Stabile Building, Feb. 5. 597-1900.

Naples Art Association. Learn the Thai art of fruit and vegetable carving, Feb. 5; Japanese embroidery techniques, Feb. 8 and 9; and the basic techniques of botanical painting, Feb. 12 and 15; all classes at the von Liebig Art Center. 262-6517.

Naples Historical Society. A lecture from Che Ke Moore on Seminole art through patchwork, Feb. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. 261-8164.

Naples Writers’ Conference. The fifth annual event will be Feb. 24 and 25 at the Naples campus of International College, featuring a luncheon with well-known crime novelist Alafair Burke Feb. 24, and the Naples Press Club’s Authors & Books Festival Feb. 25.
593-1488.

Phillip Gainsley. The acclaimed music lecturer will hold a talk focusing on the NPO’s Violin Magic as part of the Phil’s Lifelong Learning, Feb. 1 in the Toni Stabile Building. 597-1900.

Southwest Florida Garden and Landscape Conference. Seventeen expert speakers, including Amy Bennett-Williams and Tom MacCubbin, will lecture on new trends, grasses and diseases, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. at FGCU. 461-7500.

Trunk shows. Kevan Hall makes a personal appearance Feb. 1 and 2 at Marissa Collections to showcase his spring collection. Neil Bieff does the same Feb. 22 and 23. Also at Marissa’s this month, the Valentino fall runway collection, Feb. 8 and 9. 263-4333.

Quest 2007. The dinner/lecture series continues with John Stossel of ABC’s 20/20, Feb. 9; and John R. Bolton, former U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations, Feb. 23. Both lectures at 6 p.m. in the Pavilion Ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort. 643-3573.

All area codes 239 unless otherwise noted. Additional reporting by Nisha Barlow.

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