Naples Daily News Events

Shell Club meeting -- 05/17/12 at Bonita Beach and Tennis Club

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 9 a.m.

Where: Bonita Beach and Tennis Club, 5700 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

Description: Bonita Springs Shell Club members hold their weekly crafts session in the community room of the building 2 at the Bonita Beach and Tennis Club. Participants should bring hot glue guns and protective table coverings.

The first session is free, and continued attendance requires a membership. Memberships costs $7 anually and $10 for couples. Call 239-495-6172 for more information.

Mangrove Guided Walk -- 05/17/12 at Matanzas Pass Preserve

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Where: Matanzas Pass Preserve

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

Description: Mangrove guided walk: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, Matanzas Pass Preserve, 199 Bay Road, Fort Myers Beach. Free. 239-533-7444

Treasure! The Exhibition -- 05/17/12 at Imaginarium Hands-on Museum

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Imaginarium Hands-on Museum, 2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers, FL

Cost: Free - $12

Age limit: All ages

Description: Treasure! The Exhibition: Go on a modern day treasure hunt using modern technology and the tools-of-the trade to uncover a variety of treasures, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, Saturday through May 20, Imaginarium Fort Myers, 2000 Cranford Ave., Fort Myers. $12, adults; $10, seniors; $8, students; free, children under 3. 239-321-7420

International Folk Dances -- 05/17/12 at Fleischmann Park

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd, Naples

Cost: $5

Age limit: All ages

Description: International folk dances: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Fleischmann Park Community Center, 1900 Fleischmann Road, Naples. $5; 239-213-3020 or
703-303-4719

Class: Folk dances -- 05/17/12 at Fleischmann Park

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd, Naples

Cost: $5

Age limit: All ages

Description: Folk dances: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Fleischmann Park Community Center, 1900 Fleischmann Road, Naples. $5; 239-213-3020 or
703-303-4719

Hot Lunch -- 05/17/12 at East Naples Community Park

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 11:30 a.m.

Where: East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Drive, Naples

Cost: Free - $2

Age limit: 60+

Description: For anyone 60 or older. Meet people in your community and enjoy lunch.

Call 793-4414 to register three days in advance.

Suggested donation: $2.
No one turned away for lack of funds.

Serpents: Fangs & Fiction -- 05/17/12 at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples

Cost: Free - $15.95

Age limit: All ages

Description: Discover the truth behind the fears about the world's reptiles. This fast-paced program features snakes, lizards, and tortoises from near and far including Florida's venomous snakes.

This event takes place in the in the Safari Canyon Open-Air Theater.

Rotary Club of Bonita Springs Noon -- 05/17/12 at Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club, 9801 Treasure Cay Lane SE, Bonita Springs, FL

Cost: $15

Age limit: All ages

Description: The Rotary Club of Bonita Springs Noon meets every Thursday at Spanish Wells Country Club, 9801 Treasure Cay Lane in Bonita Springs. Registration and lunch begins at 11:45am. Cost for lunch is $15. The meeting begins promptly at noon and concludes no later than 1 pm. Visiting Rotarians and invited guests are always welcome. For more information call 239-340-5384 or go online to bonitaspringsnoonrotary.org.

Line Dance Classes -- 05/17/12 at Veterans Community Park - North Naples

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 1:30 p.m.

Where: Veterans Community Park - North Naples, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples

Cost: $5

Age limit: All ages

Description: Line dance classes: Beginners, 1:30 p.m. Mondays; intermediates, 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Veterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples. $5. 239-272-7431

ArtsNaples World Festival: “The Declassified” Festival String Quartet with guest pianist, Pavel Ner -- 05/17/12 at The von Liebig Art Center

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: The von Liebig Art Center, 585 Park Street, Naples

Cost: Not available

Age limit: All ages

Description: Chamber Music Program III, featured work, Shostakovich Piano Quintet

The ArtsNaples World Festival is a weeklong festival designed to celebrate cultural arts from around the globe, one new region every year. Thousands of art enthusiasts will descend upon Naples to experience and celebrate the exciting and rich cultural traditions of Russia during this inaugural Festival. The Festival will take place May 12 – 18 and will feature a week’s worth of activities that will serve as a cultural immersion into Russian-themed art, orchestral music, opera, theater, chamber music, virtuoso piano repertoire, jazz, cuisine, cinema, and more! His Excellency, Sergey I. Kislyak, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the United States of America, will serve as the Festival’s Honorary Chair.

Several ticket options are available for the 2012 ArtsNaples World Festival, including $25 tickets for piano recitals at the von Liebig Art Center; $35 tickets for chamber music at the von Liebig; $40 tickets for theater at The Sugden Community Theatre; Opening Night and The Three Pianists at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts tickets ranging in price from $20-$42. Tchaikovsky’s opera, “Eugene Onegin” at The Phil tickets ranging in price from $25-$95. Tickets for exhibits at the von Liebig, The Naples Museum of Art, the Golisano Children’s Museum, Russian Cinema, and Fashion Show, are available at each of the venues.

For information about the 2012 ArtsNaples World Festival and available sponsorships, please visit www.ArtsNaplesWorldFestival.org or call 239-390-2788. Tickets are available through the website and the toll free ticket hot line at 877-592-ARTS.

Major sponsors include Moran-Edwards Asset Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, The Charles and Virginia Jacobsen Charitable Trust, Judy Sproul, The Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation, Collier County Tourist Development Tax, Gulf Shore Life Magazine AND Bechstein and Bosendorfer Pianos.