March 2021
Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars: West Side Story
Opera Naples, one of Naples’ leading performing arts organizations, will present the symphony concert version of the much-loved Broadway musical “West Side Story” on March 12 at 7 p.m. The production will be part of the multiday inaugural Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars at Baker Park. Inspired by Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” “West Side Story” is a 1957 musical composed by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Arthur Laurents. Set against an urban background…
Find out more »Sarasota Native American Film Festival
The 2nd annual Sarasota Native American Film Festival will take place virtually from March 19th until March 28th, 2021. The mission of the event, based in Sarasota, Florida, is to present cinematic works related to the experience of indigenous people in the Americas. The festival is presented by the Sarasota Film Festival and the Boxser Diversity Initiative, in collaboration with the Native Reel Cinema Festival, the Stranahan House Museum, and the Ah-Tah-Thi- Ki Museum of Seminole Culture and History. All…
Find out more »April 2021
Bonita Springs Masters Art Festival
Saturday, April 17 from noon to 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Immerse yourself in the area's finest art in a unique outdoor Art Walk! Visitors to the event will stroll the pathways and sidewalks of the Promenade at Bonita Bay. Artists from near and far will line the walkways displaying a variety of artworks in a wide open creative layout designed for your comfort and safety. The event is held Saturday, April 17…
Find out more »ON EARTH DAY 2021, MEDICAL EXPERTS REFLECT ON CONNECTION BETWEEN WATER QUALITY & WELLNESS
A virtual Earth Day event that brings together top medical minds and environmental experts to discuss how water quality impacts the overall wellness and health of Florida’s communities. Every Floridian and American at large is affected by adverse environmental issues, especially those which pertain to bodies of water. Some are more noticeable than others which means that many times these phenomena cause a wide variety of hostile implications that are not fully understood. This panel event will educate the public…
Find out more »June 2021
Broadway Bootcamp – What Time is It? Summer Time!
Ages: 6-8 Registration Open to City of Naples Residents: April 1, 2021 Registration Open to All: April 15, 2021 Dates: June 14-18 Time: Monday – Friday, 9am-12pm Tuition: $250 Location: Gulfshore Playhouse, 755 8th Avenue South Naples, Florida 34102 Contact: Steven Calakos at scalakos@gulfshoreplayhouse.org To Register: https://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/education/star-academy/summer-half-day-theatre-camp/ Description: Gulfshore Playhouse is offering a Broadway Bootcamp workshop where musical theatre students ages 6-8 can learn songs and dance routines to kick off their summer vacation. Don’t miss out on surfin’ and…
Find out more »Broadway Bootcamp – What Time is It? Summer Time!
Ages: 6-8 Registration Open to City of Naples Residents: April 1, 2021 Registration Open to All: April 15, 2021 Dates: June 14-18 Time: Monday – Friday, 9am-12pm Tuition: $250 Location: Gulfshore Playhouse, 755 8th Avenue South Naples, Florida 34102 Contact: Steven Calakos at scalakos@gulfshoreplayhouse.org To Register: https://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/education/star-academy/summer-half-day-theatre-camp/ Description: Gulfshore Playhouse is offering a Broadway Bootcamp workshop where musical theatre students ages 6-8 can learn songs and dance routines to kick off their summer vacation. Don’t miss out on surfin’ and…
Find out more »STAR Academy Jr. – Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr.
Ages: 8-13 Dates: June 21 – July 9 Time: Monday – Friday 9am-4pm Tuition: $750 Location: Gulfshore Playhouse, 755 8th Avenue South Naples, Florida 34102 Contact: Steven Calakos at scalakos@gulfshoreplayhouse.org To Register: https://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/education/star-academy/junie-b-jones/ Description: It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her. In this hilarious story about friendship and change, first grade has never been so exciting. Featuring a tremendously loveable cast of characters and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones will…
Find out more »July 2021
STAR Academy Jr. – Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr.
It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her. In this hilarious story about friendship and change, first grade has never been so exciting. Featuring a tremendously loveable cast of characters and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones will capture your heart just as the books captivated an entire generation of students. Students 8-13 will learn the essentials of performance as they rehearse and perform this fun and heartwarming musical! Gulfshore Playhouse’s STAR…
Find out more »STAR Academy – GREASE
Ages: 13-18 Dates: July 12 – August 6 Time: Monday – Friday, 9am-4pm Tuition: $1,000 Location: Gulfshore Playhouse, 755 8th Avenue South Naples, Florida 34102 Contact: Steven Calakos at scalakos@gulfshoreplayhouse.org To Register: https://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/education/star-academy/grease/ Description: Join in the fun of the hilarious antics of Rydell High’s class of ’59 and rock to songs like “Summer Nights,” “Beauty School Dropout” and “Greased Lightning.” One of the world’s most popular musicals, Grease follows “greaser” Danny Zuko and new girl Sandy Dumbrowski and their…
Find out more »October 2021
Broadway Cabaret Series
Grammy and Emmy Award–winning performer John McDaniel will serve as master of ceremonies for the three fabulous performances. Patrons can experience Broadway in a new way as Gulfshore Playhouse is transformed into a New York–style cabaret club where performers straight from the Big Apple dazzle with songs and stories from Broadway and beyond.
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