Now celebrating 55 years as Naples’ oldest art fair, Art in the Park features Naples Art Association members showcasing a variety of original paintings, photographs, unique décor, wearables, collectibles and gifts. Each art fair features hands-on-art experiences and live demonstrations from skilled artists. Location: To the west of The von Liebig Art Center at 585 Park Street. Event held first Saturday of the month from November to April from 10am-4pm Dates: Saturday, November 5, 2011 Saturday, December 3, 2011 Saturday, January 7, 2012 Saturday, February 4, 2012 Saturday, March 3, 2012 Saturday, April 7, 2012 Free admission. For more information, please call (239) 262-6517 ext 100 or visit naplesart.org.
Naples Cruise-In at McDonalds Free Admission 4245 Tamiami Trail North US41 & Old Trail (K-Mart Plaza south of Pine Ridge Rd.) Every Saturday starting November 5, 2011 through May 2012 From 4:00pm to 7:00pm All Cruisers Welcome www.naplescruisein.com
Ringling College of Art and Design presents the third exhibition of exceptional glass from the collection of Richard and Barbara Basch. The collection will be on view in the Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery of the Academic Center from January 7 through March 24, 2012. For more information call (941) 351-5100.
Treasure! The Exhibition Jan. 14 - May 20. Treasure—buried treasure, sunken treasure, attic treasure—has an allure that has spawned many a treasure hunt for centuries. Explore the history of treasures and treasure hunting, the technology and tools used, as well as the people and personalities that hunt for treasure—including YOU! Discover artifacts of ancient shipwrecks and take the controls of a remote-operated vehicle (ROV) used to uncover underwater treasures. Relive the Gold Rush and try panning for gold, then experiment with metal detectors or embark on a geocache using GPS navigation for a modern-day treasure hunting experience. Find Treasure! at the Imaginarium! Call 239-321-7420 or visit: www.imaginariumfortmyers.com.
Guests are treated to gossip about the Fort Myers personalities in the early 1920’s. Light afternoon tea fare and laughter is included in this most enjoyable of afternoons. January 24, 1:00 p.m., February 7, 1:00 p.m., March 6, 1:00 p.m., April 10, 1:00 p.m., at Burroughs Home. $28 www.burroughshome.com 239-337-0706
Join us for "Visual Percussion" featuring Dennis Elliott's wood sculpture and Dylan Critchfield-Sales, paintings on Wednesday, February 1- March 1, 2012 Opening Reception for the artists 6 - 9 PM Show runs through March 1, 2012 Sweet Art Gallery 2054 Trade Center Way Naples, FL 34109 (239) 597-2110 Tues - Friday 10 - 5 Saturday 10 - 1pm www.The SweetArtGallery.com Dennis Elliott is the former original drummer of the rock group, "Foreigner" & has his works in the collections of over a dozen museum collections including the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington DC.
The Photographic Journal of Clyde Butcher February 2nd – May 26th, 2012 Native son and world-renowned black-and-white fine arts photographer Clyde Butcher returns to the Museum to celebrate the Museum’s 30th anniversary with a specially designed exhibition! Along with his original black and white photographs taken with a large format view camera, The Photographic Journal of Clyde Butcher will detail the story of the photograph: the negative, technical details, darkroom information, images of him photographing the scene and the story of the pursuit of the photograph. Complementing this exhibition will be an Author’s Evening with Clyde Butcher on Thursday, February 2nd at 6 pm. Call 239-321-7430 or visit: www.swflmuseumofhistory.com
As one of Southwest Florida’s most anticipated real estate events of the year, the Lee Building Industry Association’s 2012 Parade of Homes ™ will offer residents and visitors the opportunity to view 41 decorated model homes throughout the area—open all at once. The 26th annual event will go on the first 3 weekends of February 2012; February 2nd-5th, 9th-12th, and 16th-19th. Thursdays through Saturdays, the Parade will run from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Sundays from noon to 5:00pm. Admission to all models is free. For more information, visit: www.BIA.net.
Come celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the 8th annual Asia Fest on February 4, 2012, from 11 AM to 4 PM, at the Mercato Shopping Center in Naples. Enjoy Asian cuisine and vendors, and cultural performances including Asian dancers, Chinese lion dance and dragon show, martial arts, the Fushu Daiko Japanese taiko drummers, handmade noodle demonstration, and Home Depot Kids Workshop. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Naples Asian Professionals Association College Scholarship Program, the Education Foundation, and the Naples YMCA Child Development Center. Admission: $5. Kids under 12 FREE. Last year over 4,000 people attended. We welcome everyone in the community to come and celebrate the new year with us! Be a fan! www.facebook.com/asiafestnaples.
Scams & Fantasies will be presented at the Sugden Theater's Tobye Studio. "Darwin Oritz is no illusion. He is the real thing. It has long been known that he is possibly the finest sleigh-of-hand close up card magician in the world, but he is also an excellent actor and comedian... I've seen him dazzle every kind of audience from a regional professional theater one to a swank charity ball. He is pure Magic!" Michael Bush, Director of Artistic Productions Manhattan Theatre Club,NYC "Genius Extraordinaire With Cards" Dick Cavett, Host CNBC Mr. Ortiz has performed at the last three presidential inaugurals All seats $30. Feb 6 & 7, Feb 13 & 14 6:00pm & 8:00pm shows.
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