Dec 13 & 14: Experience an evening of musical brilliance at Artis—Naples with A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Part of the Naples Philharmonic Masterworks series, the program welcomes the world premiere of composer Meilina Tsui’s Floridian Symphony alongside an enchanting rendition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, blending Shakespeare’s words with Mendelssohn’s evocative score. Arrive early for a prelude discussion and enjoy same-day access to The Baker Museum with your ticket.
Ain’t Too Proud “The Life and Times of The Temptations” at Barbara B Mann | Dec 13 – 15, 2024 – the electrifying, smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one.
Jazz Concert – The Jazzmasters perform at The Norris Center from 1-3 p.m. every Saturday. Free admission, but donations are appreciated. 755 8th Ave S., Naples. 239-213-3058 or www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/ page/norris-community-center.
Coming Soon:
Robin Dawn Academy “Holiday Showcase” at Barbara B Mann | Tuesday, Dec 17
6:00 PM.
Matt Fraser performs at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on Thursday, December 19 at 7:30 pm!
Candlelight Christmas Carols at Cambier Park on Friday December 20th at 5:30pm.
The Nutcracker with Gulfshore Ballet presented by Gulf Coast Symphony at Barbara B. Mann | Saturday, Dec 21 2pm and 8pm – The Gulfshore Ballet joins the Gulf Coast Symphony to present Tchaikovsky’s mesmerizing holiday classic – The Nutcracker. Choreography by Iliana Lopez and Franklin Gamero. This two-act ballet is based on a holiday story by ETA Hoffmann that centers on a family’s Christmas Eve Celebration. It is the perfect introduction to ballet for the entire family.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Barbara B. Mann | Dec 28 – 29, 2024 – dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. As the longest running cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts.
Straight No Chaser “Top Shelf” at Barbara B. Mann | Monday, Dec 30
7:30 PM – If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch.