GENERAL EVENTS
Great Naples Duck Race and Water Safety Festival: Third annual event is 2-5 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Sugden Regional Park, 4284 Avalon Drive, Naples. For $10, adopt one or more of 10,000 ducks for chance to win $5,000, $2,500 or $1,000. Family fun includes face painting, crafts, balloon twisting and more. Visit The Great Naples Duck Race and Water Safety Festival for more or duckrace.com/naples.
Palm Cottage: The oldest house in Naples is reopening. Self-guided tours will resume from noon-4 p.m. starting Tuesday, Apri 4, with docents on hand to answer questions. No RSVP needed. A seven-month project helped restore the 1895 building after Hurricane Ian roared through Southwest Florida on Sept 28. More at NaplesHistoricalSociety.orgor 239-261-8164.
Bonita Springs Shrimp & Music Festival: Blues, rock and country bands perform at the second-annual outdoor fest that also features fresh seafood dishes and a marketplace with arts, crafts and more. The lineup includes Reggie King Sears, Nigel Mack & The Blues Attack, Crossfire Creek Band, Damon Fowler, Thunder Beach, Dead Set Florida and JP Soars & The Red Hots. 3-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 7-9. Free. Outside Trackside Donuts & Café, 28001 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. paragonfestivals.com
EASTER EVENTS IN NAPLES, BONITA SPRINGS
Saturday Movie Mantinee: 2-3:40 p.m. Saturday, April 1, watch 2022, PG-13 comedy "Easter Sunday" starring Jo Koy in Rees Meeting Room at Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples. Registration required. More at collierlibrary.org or 239-252-5135.
Bass Pro Shops Photo with the Easter Bunny:Through April 9, free photo of child with Easter Bunnyat Bass Pro Shops, 10040 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers. Hours for photo op are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, April 1; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Sunday, April 2; 5-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, April 3-5; 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 6; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 7-8; and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, April 9. Visitbasspro.comor call 239-461-7800.
Extravaganza at Flamingo Island:Family fun event at Flamingo Island Flea Market, 11902 Bonita Beach Road SE, Bonita Springs. Egg hunt times: Ages 3-6 from 9-10 a.m.; ages 7-11 from noon-2 p.m. Easter games all day, coloring contest 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with winners announced at 2:30 p.m. in Blue 31. More at flamingoisland.com, on Facebook or 239-948-7799.
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt:Saturday, April 8, on lawn at Story Time Easter Egg Hunt:10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Immokalee Branch Library,417 N. 1st St., Immokalee. Story and crafts then egg hunt for ages 2-10. No registrationrequired. 239-252-2073 orcollierlibrary.org
SOLD OUT — Estero EGGStravaganza:A fun-filled morning with an outdoor egg hunt, the Easter Bunny, a goodie bag and an arts-and-craft kit to take home. Bring a basket to collect the eggs and a camera for photos with the Easter Bunny. Event begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero. To register, call 533-1470 orvisitleeparks.org/register.
PCSC third annual Eggstravaganza:From noon-4 p.m. Sunday, April 9, atParadise Coast Sports Complex,3940 City Gate Blvd N., Naples. Kids of all ages can hunt for prizes in eggs, enjoy various bounce houses and inflatables, egg and placemat decorating, face-painting and more. Free. More at playparadisecoast.com.
STANDUP COMEDY AT OFF THE HOOK
Jeff Dye: The comedian performs standup at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1; and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road,No. 1100. $25general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.comor 239-389-6901
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Pete Lee: The comedian performs standup at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, and Thursday, April 6; and 6 and 8 p.m. Friday, April 7, and Saturday, April 8, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road,No. 1100. $25general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.comor 239-389-6901
David Lucas: The comedian performs standup at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, and Wednesday, April 12, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road,No. 1100. $25general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.comor 239-389-6901
JP Sears: The comedian performs standup at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13; 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 14; and 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road,No. 1100. $30general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.comor 239-389-6901
Eric Schwartz: The comedian performs standup at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road,No. 1100. $25general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.comor 239-389-6901
Michael Palascak: The comedian performs standup at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, and Wednesday, April 19, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road,No. 1100. $25general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.comor 239-389-6901
Freddy Rubino: The comedian performs standup at 6:30 Thursday, April 20, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road,No. 1100. $25general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.comor 239-389-6901
Che Durena: The comedian performs standup at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road,No. 1100. $25general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.comor 239-389-6901
Anthony Mrocka: The psychic medium appears at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road,No. 1100. $25general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.comor 239-389-6901
Dustin Sims: The comedian performs standup at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, and Thursday, April 27, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road,No. 1100. $25general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.comor 239-389-6901
Paul Rodriguez: The comedian performs standup at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road,No. 1100. $25general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.comor 239-389-6901
EVENING ON FITH, MOVIES, MORE EVENTS
Cool Cruisers Car Show & Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, near lakeside playland, see 1955, ’56 and ’57 Chevys and exotic cars. Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. miromaroutlets.com
Mall Mutts: 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 6. Adoptable dogs visit from the Gulf Coast Humane Societyat Lee County Sheriff’s Outreach Center, suite 190. Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. miromaroutlets.com
Women’s self-defense classes: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Lee County Sheriff’s Outreach Center, suite 190, Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. Learn basic self-defense techniques. Ages 13 and up, dress in gym attire. Advance registration required. Email: glevine@sheriffleefl.org.
Sunset Saturdays: Live music from 4-10 p.m. Saturdays in Paradise Coast Sports Complex at The Cove Beer & Wine Bar, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples, featuringSunset Sangrias and Coronas for $3.More atplayparadisecoast.com/the-cove/
Evening on Fifth: Monthly event on Fifth Avenue South from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13.Enjoy live music, shopping, dining and dancing in downtown Naples. For more information, call 239-692-8436 or visitFifthAvenueSouth.com.
KARAOKE, MORE MUSIC, TRIVIA AND MORE
Open Jam: 7-10 p.m. every Monday at Z's Music Kitchen, 12655 Tamiami Trail E., Naples. Enjoy music and food. More at 239-304-9552 orzsmusickitchen.com.
Jebry's Jazz and Blues Jam Session:6 to 9 p.m. every Monday at Dogtooth bar and restaurant, 5310 Shirley St., Naples. 239-431-7004.
Karaoke: 10:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at Sneaky Pete's,3465 Bonita Beach Road SW, No.120, Bonita Springs.239-498-8887. sneakypetesbonita.com
Karaoke: 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays at Z's Music Kitchen, 12655 U.S. 41 E., Naples. Visit Z's Music Kittchen on Facebook.
Trivia:7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at South StreetCity Oven and Grill atGoodlette Corners, 1410 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 4, Naples.
Trivia:7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays at South StreetCity Oven and Grill atFounders Square, 8845Founders SquareDrive, Naples.
MIROMAR OUTLETS LIVE MUSIC
Miromar Outlets is at exit 123 off Interstate 75 on Miromar Outlets Boulevard in Estero, between Naples and Fort Myers. miromaroutlets.com
Music in Restaurant Piazza: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 1 —– Dianna Fox; 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 2 —– Dave Tecce, guitarist; 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 7 —– free Friday Night Concert Series featuring The Freecoasters, playing everything from rhythm-and-blues of the American South to the tropics of Jamaican reggae. Bring lawn chairs; 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 8 —– jazz fusion; 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 9 —– saxophonist Vic Guittard; 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 14 —– free Friday Night Concert Series featuring Brylcream, 1950s, '60s & '70s music with five voice harmonies. Bring lawn chairs; 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 15 —– Kari Melissa & The Inferno, modern rock and classic hits; 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 16 —– steel drums by Jim St.. Amour; 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 21 —– free Friday Night Concert Series featuring classic rock from Rockin’ Horse. Bring lawn chairs. 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 22 —– Jimmy K., classic soft rock & rock n’ roll dance music; 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 23 —– Bill Colletti, contemporary and smooth jazz on the flugelhorn; 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 28 —– free Friday Night Concert Series featuring The Collaboration Band, with more than 100 years of combined experience performing Motown, R&B, classic soul, hip-hop, funk, and more; 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 29 —– Greg Griffith, timeless tunes; and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 30 —– Kraig Kenning, singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist.
Music between Ford’s Garage and Naples Flatbread: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 1 —– Nicole D’Andrea; 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 2 —– soulful R&B, pop rock; 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 7 —– acoustic variety, Donna Holman; ; 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 8 —– electronic percussion of Ken Mazur; 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 9 —– guitarist, vocalist; 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 14 — Rick & Susanna, with Rick playing Celtic guitar while accompanied by concertina player Susanna; 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 15 — The Jersey Beat, playing best of 1950s, '60s, '70s; 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 16 — pianist and singer Dean Winkelmann; 4-7 pm. Friday, April 21 —– saxophonist Bill Hammond; 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 22 — Dale Schwegel, acoustic rhythm and blues; 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 23 — instrumental guitarist Jim Gabelbauer; 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 28 — acoustic guitarist Mike Glean; 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 29 —– Manny Touron, Top 20 hits of the 1970s, '80s and '90s; and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 30 —– Dave Lynn, classic rock.
Music near The Llama’s House: All performances are 4-7 p.m.: Monday, April 3 —– Kenny Giordano, songs that span the decades; Thursday, April 6 —– guitarist John Butler; Tuesday, April 11 —– guitarist Mark Aulick; Wednesday, April 19 —– Bill Colletti, contemporary, smooth jazz on flugelhorn; Monday, April 24 —– saxophonist Vic Guittard; and Thursday, April 27 —– Rob Norum, pop rock, country hits from the last six deacades.
Music near the Coach Outlet: All performances are 4-7 p.m.: Tuesday, April 4 —– Kraig Kenning, singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist; Wednesday, April 12 —– good ole' oldies, Tommie D. & Dee; Monday, April 17 —– guitarist and vocalist Bob Lynch; Thursday, April 20 —– instrumental guitarist, Jim Gabelbauer; and Tuesday, April 25 —– trumpeter Sam Piazza.
Music near Saks OFF 5TH: All performances are 4-7 p.m.: Wednesday, April 5 —– Rob Norum, pop, rock and country from last 50 years; Friday, April 7 —– saxophonist Dennis “Just Denny” Black; Bob Lynch; Monday, April 10 —– guitarist Dave Tecce; Thursday, April 13 —– Motown, jazz and blues by Dianna Fox; acoustic guitarist Mike Glean; Tuesday, April 18 —– trumpeter Sam Piazza; Friday, April 21 —– vocalist Kathleen Peace; Wednesday, April 26 —– Jim St. Amour, steel drums; and Friday, April 28 —– Rick & Susanna, with Rick playing the Celtic guitar while accompanied by concertina player Susanna.
CONCERTS, MORE MUSIC
Southland Bluegrass Music Festival: The second Southland Bluegrass Music Festival begins at noon Saturday, April 1, outdoors atSeminole Casino Hotel, 506 S. First St., Immokalee. Free. Enjoy seven outdoor concerts, an RV display, and food trucks. Performers include Ricky Skaggs & The Kentucky Thunder, The Steeldrivers, Del McCoury Band, Sister Sadie, Abby The Spoon Lady and others. 239-658-1313 ormoreinparadise
Bob Smith Jazz Quintet: Enjoy musical tribute to Tony Bennett from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 2, the last concert of the season in the new Marco Island Veterans' Community Park bandshell, 901 Park Ave., Marco Island. Free but donations greatly appreciated.Remember to bring your lawn chairs. Contact info: LTKehoe@hotmail.com.
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Koreshan Music Salon: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2, featuring musicians from the Naples Philharmonic, at historic Art Hall in Koreshan State Park’s historic Art Hall, 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero. Enjoy Beethoven’s Romance for Violin and Piano in F-Major, and his Serenade for String Trio in D-Major Op. 8. Following short intermission, they will perform Haydn’s Piano Trio in E-major. Boris Sandler on violin, Bella Gutshtein on piano, Adam Satinsky on cello and Patricia Vance on viola. $25 per ticket, includes entrance to the park. More at friendsofkoreshan.org and all proceeds go to the support Koreshan State Park.
Gulf Coast Big Band Concert: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Cambier ParkBandshell,755 Eighth Ave S., Naples. Directed by former U.S. Air Force band leader JR Erb, the band will perform jazz renditions of such past favorites as "A Taste of Honey," "It Might as Well Be Spring" and "Alone Again (Naturally)."Free; bring a chair. The band funds scholarships for local music students. Donations are appreciated. gulfcoastbigband.com
Troupe Vertigo Latin Extravaganza at Artis—Naples: The Los Angeles-based Troupe Vertigocombines cirque acrobatics, classical dance and contemporary theater. They’ll join the Naples Philharmonic for a reimagining of the Bizet opera “Carmen” with the troupe’s aerial acrobatics and gymnastic feats. Tuesday through Saturday, April 4-8. $68-$116. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 597-1900 or artisnaples.org
Van Halen tribute Completely Unchained in Naples: The self-proclaimed “world’s greatest” Van Halen tribute band makes its Naples debut. Expect the look, sound and energy of a David Lee Roth-era Van Halen show, including hard-rock hits such as “Running With The Devil,” “Panama,” “Jump” and “Hot For Teacher.” 9 p.m. Saturday, April 8. $20. South Street City Oven and Grill at Founders Square, 8845 Founders Square Drive, Naples. 239-331-4149 or southstreetnaples.com
Ben Allen Band: Band performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at South StreetCity Oven and Grill atFounders Square, 8845Founders SquareDrive, Naples. $20 cover. southstreetnaples.com
Naples Concert Band: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Cambier Park, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. naplesconcertband.org
Naples Big Band: 7 p.m. Monday, April 17, at Cambier Park, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. naplesbigband.com
Daniel Bennett Group in Bonita Springs: Acclaimed New York City jazz-folk saxophonist Daniel Bennett and his trio perform in support of their 2021 EP, 'New York Nerve.' 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18. Free. Bonita Springs Library, 10560 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs. danielbennett.net
South By SWFL: New concert series features more than 40 local musical artists performing original music twice a week Mondays 7-10 p.m. at The Franklin Social in Naples, 5926 Premier Way, Suite 100, Naples. Free. April musical acts to be announced.facebook.com/SchoolofRockFortMyers
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The Boss Project: Bruce Springsteen tribute band performs at 8 p.m. Friday, April 21, at South StreetCity Oven and Grill atFounders Square, 8845Founders SquareDrive, Naples. $20 general admission tickets (plus $4.80 fee) at eventbrite.com. More at southstreetnaples.com
Grupo Firme: Popular Mexican banda/norteno has nearly sold out one show at Hertz Arena, so the venue added a second show. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 21-22. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $65-$200. Parking on site is $30, plus taxes and fees. Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 239-948-7825 or hertzarena.com
Appalachian Road Show: The award-winning Nashville band plays authentic bluegrass, but they sometimes take on other genres, too (such as a “grassy” version of the Steve Miller Band’s “Dance, Dance, Dance”). 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29. $35-$47. Center for Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artcenterbonita.org
Gulfshore Opera’s "Don Giovanni": Regional opera company performs the beloved Mozart classic at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 30 at Artis—Naples in Naples ($49-$99). gulfshoreopera.org
THEATER, OPERA, MOVIES, MORE
SOLD OUT — "Sound of Music": See the Naples Players production at various times through April 2 in Blackburn Hall at Sugden Community Theatre, 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. Many shows sold out, some seats available. Check at naplesplayers.org or 239-263-7990.
"The Divine Sister": Last chance to see Charles Busch’s outrageous comedy about the secret lives of nuns, with a plucky Mother Superior — traditionally played by a man in drag — determined to build a new school for her Pittsburgh convent. “The Divine Sister” pays homage to nun-centric films such as “The Song of Bernadette,” “The Bells of St. Mary’s,” “The Singing Nun” and “Agnes of God.” Through Sunday, April 2. $35. Center for Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 orartcenterbonita.org
"Southern Gothic Novel": There are 5,218 people living in the small town of Aberdeen, Mississippi. This is the story of 17 of them —all played by Frank Blocker in this popular one-man comedy. Presented as part of the “Just For Laugh” comedy variety show series. 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 7. $30. Center for Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 orartcenterbonita.org
“Rock of Ages”: TheatreZone concludes its 18th season line-up with Rock of Ages April 27-May 7. The musical features the drama and comedy of tumultuous romances and classic 80s rock anthems from the famous glam metal bands of that decade including Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, and Poison. G&L Theatre, 13275 Livingston Road. $50-$85. www.Theatre.Zone or 888-966-3352.
"Hollywood Arms": Full-length comedic dramabyCarrie HamiltonandCarol Burnett. Ayoung daughter of ineffectual parents finds escape and solace in her own dreams of stardomin thiswarmhearted, coming-of-age play by comic legendCarol Burnettand her daughter,Carrie Hamilton. See it at various times March 15-April 2 at the Arts Center Theatre is in the Marco Town Center, at1089 N. Collier Blvd., No. 432, Marco Island. Cost is $40. More at 239-394-4221 ormarcoislandart.org.
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Stars to diamonds:Opera Naples fest moves to Cambier Park softball field
Festival Under The Stars: Entering its third year, this two-week Opera Naples festival runs March 21-April 5. It features the Naples Festival Orchestra and enjoy opera at the Cambier Park softball field. Highlights include:
- April 2: A Night at the Opera — Opera Naples Resident Artists partner with the Southwest Florida Symphony for an evening of classical performances and popular arias featuring a full symphony orchestra and world-renowned guest artists.
- April 4 & 5: Frida — A revered opera celebrating the life, talents, and legacy of artist Frida Kahlo, with music by Robert Xavier Rodriguez, book by Hilary Blecher, lyrics and monologues by Migdalia Cruz. Maestro Ramón Tebar conducts the Naples Festival Orchestra with the Opera Naples chorus.
Tickets from $28. Guests that purchase a five-event festival pass will receive a 15% off discount. Assigned seats will be provided for all ticket levels. No outside food or coolers permitted. Advance meal packages from Three60 Market are available for purchase or guests can purchase light snacks during the event. Reserve tickets at 239-963-9050 orOperaNaples.org.
FRIDA KAHLO AMONG ART, PHOTO EXHIBITS
Frida Kahlo exhibit: The newest exhibit at Naples Art, 585 Park St., Naples. "Miradas de Mujeres: Isabelle de Borchgrave and the World of Frida Kahlo" honors a conversation between two women who have never met: Borchgrave, a Belgian artist and sculptor known for her colorful paintings and intricately painted paper sculptures, and Kahlo, a Mexican painter known for her many portraits. Both artists shared a love of fabric, patterns and colors. The exhibit offers De Borchgrave's view of Kahlo's world constructed entirely of paper. Tickets cost $20 and must be purchased in advance. Members receive a discount. naplesart.org
Left Bank Art Shows: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, April 2,atThe Esplanade740 Collier Blvd.,Marco Island. Juried artists include photography, jewelry, oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, ceramics, wood, bronze, glassand more.Free admission and free parking. More at239-290-7927.
Frida and Her Garden: Exhibit that runs through Sept. 10 explores the influence of home and nature to Frida Kahlo's work. The exhibit at Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, re-created portions of La Casa Azul (the Blue House), Kahlo's residence in Mexico City’s Coyoacán borough, and the expansive garden surrounding it. Exhibition is hosted in partnership with Museo Frida Kahlo. Exhibit is included with Garden admission. naplesgarden.org
Art Studios and Galleries: Open 1-5 p.m. every Thursday through April at Artisans Plaza, 5760 Shirley Street, in Naples Art District. Numerous local professional artists in one location with easy parking. Paintings in a variety of techniques and subject matter, beautiful crafted jewelry, and unique glass work. Find your treasure and support local artists. Inquiries at 239-572-3386.
Three Degrees of Separation: Artistic Connections in the Permanent Collection: New exhibit runs April 1-July 30 on first floor of The Baker Museum, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. Exhibition unites range of works from the museum’s permanent collection in a new interpretation to tell the story of artistic connections in the Americas between 1907 and 1968. Divided into five sections, each explores aspects of Modern art. bakermuseum.org
Batik/rozome or shibori dyeing of silk scarfs or paintings:Classes at Inspirations Gallery, 5450B Shirley Street, Naples. All levels welcome. $150 plus $50 supplies for four afternoons. Call or email for days: 603-686-2187 or leighherndon@comcast.net.
FARMERS MARKETS
Third Street South Farmers Market:7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays in parking lot behind Tommy Bahamas. Fresh produce, flowers, pastas, seafood, baked goods, prepared foods, jams, relishes, fresh-roasted coffee,more. Music, dog treats. From April through October, market will leave Third Street South and set up in parking lot behind Tommy Bahamas
St. Paul’s Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays at 3901 Davis Blvd.,St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Naples.Gift shop and unique boutique.
Sunday Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sunday.Koreshan State Park, 800 Corkscrew Road, Estero.Local produce, honey, fresh guacamole and salsas, sea glass, jewelry, street food, arts and crafts, tie-dye and more. Free with paid park admission— $5 for up to8 in vehicle, $4 for single occupancy vehicle, $2 for bikes and pedestrians. Information at floridastateparks.org.
Farmer Mike's U-Pick: Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays year-round at26031 Morton Ave., Bonita Springs, with an onsite market and cafe, as well as U-pick produce and flowers. Call239-498-4576 or clickfarmermikesupick.comfor more.
Golden Gate Community Farmers Market: Open year-round, Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays at4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Golden Gate; Sundays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays at11725 Collier Blvd., Golden Gate. Visitfarmermarket2.comfor more.
Immokalee State Farmers Market: Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily year-round at424 New Market Road E., Immokalee. For more, call239-658-3505 or visitfdacs.gov.
Inyoni Organic Farm: This 6-acre all-organic farm offers online ordering with Saturday pickup on the farm. Learn more atfacebook.com/inyoniorganicfarm.
Estero Farmers Market at Miromar Outlets:Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays near Corkscrew Road entrance;10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. Find it onFacebookfor more.
Pine Ridge Road Farmers Market: Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays at3370 Pine Ridge Road, North Naples. Find it on Facebook for more.
Ave Maria Farmers Market:9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays throughApril in the Town Center. avemaria.com
TALKS, LECTURES
Asha Lemmie: Author – whose novel “Fifty Words of Rain” is set in post-World War II Japan — will speak at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, in Blackburn Hall at Sugden Community Theatre, 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. The lecture and book signing is presented by the Friends of the Library of Collier County. Tickets $48 for Friends members, $58 for nonmembers. Seating is general admission so “saving” seats not permitted. More at collier-friends.org. or 239-262-8135
Lenten Lecture Series: Lectures are 9-9:45 a.m. Sunday, April 2, in the Chapel at Moorings, 791 Harbour Drive; Naples. Free. Tom Cimarusti, Ph.D., professor of music history at Florida Gulf Coast University, will discuss Bach's Saint Matthew Passion.This is the second of two Passion settings by Bach that have survived in their entirety, the first being Saint John Passion first performed in 1724.The purpose of the Lenten Lecture Series is to help those who may not know the meaning of Lent, to have a better understanding and to inform the Community of what is taking place at Moorings Presbyterian Church. mooringschurch.org
Literacy Volunteers of Collier County: Luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, April 13, features author Lisa Black at Siena Lakes Senior Living Community, 2521 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. New York Times bestselling author of 16 suspense novels. She began her forensics career at the coroner’s office in Cleveland and subsequently moved to the Cape Coral Police Department in Cape Coral. Cost is $75 a person, $400 for table of six. Tickets at tinyurl.com/LVCCLunch2023. More at lisa-black.com, contact Samantha Zuniga at SZuniga@CollierLiteracy.org or 239-262-4448, ext. 307.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY, OUTDOORS, YOGA
Collier County Public Library programs: Various times and dates rotating among all libraries. Some, like "Introduction to 3-D Printers," and book reviews are for adults; others are for teens ("Cricut Basics," "Introduction to Juggling") and others with crafts and story times for toddler on up. For a complete list and registration forms, see the Events section of the Collier County Public Libraries website, collierlibrary.org
"Rediscover Rookery Bay”:The attraction at 300 Tower Road in Naples features aquariums, a touch tank with marine critters, natural history exhibits, art gallery, gift shop, butterfly garden, picnic areas and walking trails. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission of $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12 benefits the Friends of Rookery Bay, a nonprofit that supports the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Guests may apply their admission fee toward Friends of Rookery Bay membership on the day of their visit. Active and retired military personnel and family members are free year-round, as are guests on kayak and boat ecotours booked through Friends of Rookery Bay. More at rookerybay.org or call 239-530-5972.
Naples Zoo:9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.at 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples.Guests may buy tickets atthe admission counter. For express entry, guests can still purchase online. 239-262-5409 and napleszoo.org.
Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary:Daily, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (last ticket).375 Sanctuary Road, Naples.Stroll the 2.25-mile boardwalk through pine flatwoods, wet prairie, freshwater marsh and the largest old-growth bald cypress forest in North America. $17 adults, $6kids 6-14, free ages5 and younger. Online ticketsat Corkscrew.Audubon.org/Visit
Dave Osborn is the regional features editor of the Naples Daily News and News-Press. Follow him on Instagram @lacrossewriterand on Twitter @NDN_dosborn.
