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All across Southwest Florida, arts and entertainment venues are preparing for snowbird season. Here's what to expect in 2023-24.

Opera Naples, one of Naples’ top performing arts organizations, will host their annual Gala on Feb. 28, 2023, chaired by Cindy Stegemann and Louise Ost, alongside honorary chair Mayor Teresa Heitmann. Featuring acclaimed Spanish-inspired entertainment led by Maestro and Naples Cultural Ambassador Ramón Tebar, the gala will return to Arthrex Read more […]

Hurricane recovery becomes the first item on Laura Burns’s to-do list in her new leadership role at Opera Naples.

Opera Naples new Executive Director Laura Burns’ first day on the job came less than a week after storm surge from Hurricane Ian caused significant damage to the Wang Opera Center. We’ll talk with Burns about ongoing hurricane recovery efforts, get a preview of Opera Naples productions this performance season, and learn about Burns’ life-long passion for the arts and background as an arts administrator and advocate.

Damage to arts venues ranged from nil, like Artis—Naples, improved after Hurricane Irma damaged it in 2017,  to major loss in the Wang Opera Center.

Damage to arts venues ranged from nil, like Artis—Naples, improved after Hurricane Irma damaged it in 2017,  to major loss in the Wang Opera Center.

The Grand Piano Series opens at St. Leo Catholic Church in Bonita Springs, with gusto, despite Hurricane Ians attack on its piano feet and venue.

Concert begins at 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, at Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. Tickets from $29.95, parking $30.

From Halloween events to comedians, heres a comprehensive list of whats happening across Southwest Florida in October so you can plan ahead.

“An educated boater is a safe boater,” a motto from the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGAux), Marco Island.