 (PRESS RELEASE)_Naples, Fla., September 14, 2022 – There’s more to Florida’s Paradise Coast than pristine beaches, emerald-green fairways, relaxing spas and luxurious resorts – the destination also has a longstanding appreciation for the arts and a deep-rooted history connected to Florida’s Hispanic heritage. To acknowledge and celebrate that legacy, the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB is proud to announce the launch of ¡ARTE VIVA!, a year-long celebration of the rich cultural and artistic contributions of our Hispanic community. Through a variety of events, exhibitions, performances, educational seminars and lectures hosted across the arts and cultural organizations within the community, visitors and residents will be able to immerse themselves in over 50 events beginning this fall. ¡ARTE VIVA! Kicks Off In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
Highlights throughout the year include: Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with Paradise Coast
Explore the art and history of iconic artist Frida Kahlo with a few of these upcoming events in Florida’s Paradise Coast
Theatre and Musical Performances
Celebrate the Holidays through hands-on art activities
¡ARTE VIVA! ‘s inaugural, year-long program is supported by The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB. It offers visitors and residents an outstanding array of events and performances throughout the year. Held in multiple locations throughout Florida’s Paradise Coast, the program honors the beauty and unique contributions of the Hispanic culture. For more information about upcoming events, please visit ¡ARTE VIVA!. Full Event Schedule (as of Sept. 14, 2022) 09/01/22 - 07/30/23 Artis—Naples Jesús Rafael Soto: Extension and Half Sphere The monumental outdoor sculpture Extension and Half Sphere (1991) by Venezuelan artist Jesús Rafael Soto (1923-2005) activates the north lawn of The Baker Museum this season. Composed of acrylic and aluminum, this sculpture exemplifies Soto’s pioneering contributions to kinetic art. This presentation of Extension and Half Sphere is organized by Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum, courtesy of Ascaso Gallery, Miami. Ticket Information 09/15/22 Naples Art Artistas Hispanos Contemporaneos Lecture Series and Reception: Jonathan Martinez and Maria Castillo, Visiting Artists A lecture and reception event kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month featuring two visiting artists, Jonathan Martinez and Maria Castillo. Jonathan Martinez is a multimedia artist based in Immokalee and Maria Castillo is a mixed media artist and historian, originally from Puerto Rico. Both artists will discuss their work, their artistic journey, and their contributions to the diverse American society. Ticket Information 09/15/22 Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria Fiesta Fest In preparation of National Hispanic Heritage Month, (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria will once again host its annual Fiesta Fest in celebration of the cultural observance on Sept. 16th. This year’s festivities will showcase food, music, and entertainment unique to the Latino culture. The event will be hosted at all the Felipe’s locations throughout the county. Free Admission. 09/17/22 -11/30/22 Naples Art THE artEQuity Project Virtual Exhibition Opening: Sueños Inspiradores Join us for an opening reception at Naples Art for this premier virtual art exhibition, entitled: Sueños Inspiradores | Inspiring Dreams, hosted in collaboration with The Immokalee Foundation. The exhibition showcases art works of students, ages 14-18, and provides a platform to engage with the dreams of our community’s youth. Guests attending the reception on Saturday, September 17 at 3 p.m. will be welcomed to join the artists on the Bette A. Young Plaza, where the spectacular opening will begin with beverages and light hors d'oeuvres. The virtual exhibition will be presented in Studio 200, affording guests a visual “walk-through” of the virtual exhibition and an opportunity for featured artists to introduce their work. More Information 10/01/22 -01/29/23 Naples Botanical Garden La Calavera Catrina La Calavera Catrina features eight towering sculptures of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). An elegant female skeleton and an icon of Mexican heritage, La Catrina approaches death not through sadness, but as a colorful celebration of life. Designed by Los Angeles-based artist Ricardo Soltero, these 8-foot-tall, brightly adorned sculptures will add an element of surprise to your Garden stroll. The La Calavera Catrina exhibit is organized by the Denver Botanic Gardens. Ticket Information 10/02/22 -10/03/22 Naples Art District Visiting Artist Ricardo Soltero Ricardo Soltero is the creator of the La Calavera Catrina being showcased at Naples Botanical Garden. He will be working with the artists of the Naples Art District to create large, colorful murals and life-size images of the artis Frida Kahlo for their upcoming “Frida Fest” in January. More Information 10/03/22 -11/21/22 Marco Island Center for the Arts Día de los Muertos Grass Wall - Outdoor Art Installation Marjorie Pesek of Marjorie Pesek Fine Art, works with students at Marco Island Center for the Arts to create multidimensional Grass Walls that will be decorated by children during free summer art programs, with crafts that celebrate the Day of the Dead. The project will teach children about the holiday and the cultural creations will be on display in the Art Center’s courtyard in October and November of 2022. More Information 10/13/22 - 10/30/22 Gulfshore Playhouse 26 Miles When Beatriz receives a late-night call-for-help from her estranged teenage daughter Olivia, she spirits her away on an impromptu cross-country road trip. 26 Miles is the story of a broken family rediscovering love by Pulitzer Prize winner and Tony-nominated playwright, Quiara Alegria Hudes. Hudes, who is of Jewish and Puerto Rican descent, wrote the book for the hit Broadway musical In The Heights with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Ticket Information 10/25/22 Marco Island Center for the Arts Musical Interludes Series with a Latin Twist Latin Infusion with Erika Ramirez. Experience a kaleidoscope of Latin music including boleros, Latin pop, traditional folk from Mexico, Venezuela, Peru, Spain, and more! Join Gulfshore Opera’s GO Diva, Erika Ramirez from Venezuela with Cuban guitarist Jose A. Fernandez-Acosta for an infusion of Latin culture. Ticket Information 11/01/22 Naples Art Día de los Muertos Naples Art is proud to present a half-day workshop, entitled Día de los Muertos | Day of the Dead. This class offers students the opportunity to learn about traditions celebrated around the world honoring the legend of La Catrina, and an art-making experience. A reception and festive celebration follows, for those participating in the workshop and the general public, featuring the artistic creations from the day’s workshop. Ticket Information . 11/04/22 Opera Naples Olé: A Celebration of Classic Spanish and Mexican Music Join us for a romantic evening, as we celebrate Spanish musical heritage, including a collage of classic Spanish canciones, Zarzuela as well as Mexican boleros from the Golden Age. Ticket Information 11/05/22 -11/06/22 Naples Botanical Garden Día de Los Muertos Celebration Join Naples Botanical Garden for a joyous Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration! With origins in Mexico, this colorful holiday is a time for our community to share memories of loved ones and celebrate our families and friends together. Discover the significance of this holiday and its rich culture though special displays, tours, and arts and crafts stations. Immerse yourself in live music, dance performances, and delicious dishes. Bring the whole family for an adventure in color, aroma, and flavor! View the La Calavera Catrina exhibition in the Scott Florida Garden and an ofrenda (offering) created by Visiting Artist Ricardo Soltero. Leave your loved one’s name on a butterfly memory wall and learn about the importance of monarch butterflies. Open until 7p.m. for sunset viewing of La Calavera Catrina on Saturday, November 5 in the Scott Florida Garden. Ticket Information 11/06/22 Artis—Naples Grupo Niche Latin America’s premier salsa orchestra makes their Artis—Naples’ debut. Equally known for their catchy, upbeat dance music and their romantic ballads, the Grammy-winning salsa band is sure to bring the Hayes Hall audience to its feet! Ticket Information 11/07/22 -11/22/22 Marco Island Center for the Arts Marco Island Charter School Exhibition Marco Island Charter Middle School will install an art exhibition in the La Petit Galerie that will focus on the Día de los Muertos tradition of Calaveras. Ticket Information 11/10/22 Marco Island Center for the Arts Musical Interludes Series with a Latin Twist Cuban Musician Yenier Alvarino, known as L-Yen, will share the music of his homeland. His concerts are known for showcasing his energy and captivating style. Ticket Information 11/17/22 Gulfshore Opera Gulfshore Opera presents Latin Infusion! at Bodega Olé Experience a concert and dinner showcasing a kaleidoscope of Latin music including boleros, Zarzuela, and Latin pop by Gypsy Kings, Santana, Gilberto and others from Mexico, Venezuela, Peru, Spain, and more! Ticket Information 12/06/22 The Naples Players ¡ARTE VIVA! Night at Trees and Teas Celebrate the holidays by strolling through beautifully decorated Christmas Trees while you sip delicious teas provided by The Naples Spice and Tea Exchange. Trees will be themed with different musicals, including some celebrating Hispanic culture. On this night of the Christmas Parade, enjoy the evening as the lobby is filled with Hispanic music. Ticket Information 12/17/22 Naples Art District Feliz Navidad Art Alive Open Art Studio Tour Part of the Art Alive Art Studio Tour Series, the Naples Art District will focus on the Mexican Christmas traditions of Las Posadas. Mexican artwork, original piñatas, and other traditions of Las Posadas will be on display in the Naples Art District, where you can visit 100 local artists in their working studios with live art demonstrations. Free Admission 01/05/23 -01/06/23 Naples Art Día de los Reyes Epiphany Workshop, Reception, and Course A series of classes and events led by Maria Castillo Fuertes, local artist, and historian, originally from Puerto Rico. This series explores the holiday known as Epiphany, which is celebrated throughout the world. The event begins with a workshop and reception on Jan. 5, and a course, Epiphany Around the World on Jan. 6. More Information 01/14/23 -09/10/23 Naples Botanical Garden Frida and Her Garden Exhibit at Naples Botanical Garden: Jan. 14 – Sept. 10, 2023 Be transported into the world of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) as you explore a re-creation of La Casa Azul, the artist’s iconic blue home in Coyoacán, Mexico City. As you stroll the Garden, enjoy monumental Mexican arte popular sculptures representing animals that influenced Kahlo’s life and work. Ticket Information 01/21/23 -02/02/23 Naples Art District Frida Fest: Celebrating the Artist Frida Kahlo Large colorful murals created by the Naples Art District artists will be displayed with life-size "Frida" decorations outside the studio settings. See the original artworks of many of our 100 working artists inspired by the color palette, style, and life of Frida Kahlo. More Information 01/24/23 -04/23/22 Marco Island Historical Museum Clyde Butcher's Cuba: The Natural Beauty Photography exhibition of 26 works of Clyde Butcher showcasing Cuba, a large format camera photographer, based in Collier County in Ochopee, FL. More Information 01/31/23 -03/11/23 Collier Museum at Government Center Aliento A Tequila - The Spirit of Tequila Aliento a Tequila explores the landscape, culture, and traditions that gave birth to tequila. Photographs by Joel Salcido reveal not only the tequila making process but also the region’s traditions of culture and religion. The exhibit highlights the distilleries of the legendary tequilas Herradura, Sauza, Jose Cuervo, Don Julio, and others, while celebrating a craft that is rooted deep in the culture of Mexico. More Information 01/31/23 Marco Island Center for the Arts Musical Interludes Series with a Latin Twist Direct from New York City, Ben Rosenblum Jazz will bring a Brazilian Music lineup. Ticket Information 02/03/23 – 05/05/23 Naples Botanical Garden Frida After 5 Celebrate first Fridays with Frida! Bring your friends and family to meander through the Frida and Her Garden exhibition after hours, from 5 – 8 p.m., sip on themed cocktails, and enjoy festive music and dance on select nights. Ticket Information. 02/07/23 – 02/12/23 Artis—Naples On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan On Your Feet! Is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Now their story is an all-new, exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike. On Your Feet! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter century, including Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, Conga, Get on Your Feet, Don’t Want to Lose You Now, 1-2-3 and Coming Out of the Dark. Prepare to be on your feet from start to finish! Ticket Information 02/21/23 Marco Island Center for the Arts Musical Interludes Series with a Latin Twist Peter and Will Anderson Jazz Trio plays Afro Cuban and Brazilian Jazz. Ticket Information 02/26/23 Gulfshore Opera The Barber of Seville Figaro, Figaro, FI-GA-RO! Gulfshore Opera presents this classic comedy with a playful energy that springs from Rossini’s exuberant music in a whimsical new production by returning Stage Director, Josh Shaw, at Silverspot Cinema! Ticket Information 03/01/23 -03/31/23 Naples Art Miradas de Mujeres: Isabelle de Borchgrave and the World of Frida Kahlo An exhibition of the work of the Belgian contemporary artist Isabelle de Borchgrave, known for creating stunning paper replicas of historic garments in European paintings and fashion collections. This exhibition will focus on de Borchgrave's latest creation, a bold and bright collection that reinterprets the real garments of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo in paper and paint. More Information 03/06/23 -04/04/23 Marco Island Center for the Arts La Petite Exhibition Oswaldo Ventura Oswaldo Ventura has exhibited in galleries and museums in North, South and Central America and Europe. A native of Lima, Peru, Ventura’s paintings depict the people and the adobe pueblos of the Peruvian countryside. Ticket Information 03/06/23 -04/04/23 Marco Island Center for the Arts Reflections on 4 Artists: Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso An art show featuring member artists that will showcase art in all mediums influenced by Kahlo, Rivera, Dali, and Picasso. Ticket Information 03/14/23 -03/15/23 Naples Art Perspectives of Women in the Arts Conference A full day conference, Miradas de Mujeres en las Artes-Perspectives of Women in the Arts, promises to be the destination conference of the season, including a robust educational curriculum and wellness components and celebration of International Women's Day. Opening reception takes place on Mar. 14, 2023, with the full day conference on Mar. 15, 2023. More Information 03/16/23 Marco Island Center for the Arts Musical Interludes Series with a Latin Twist Dr. Eduardo Calle, Latin Grammy Award winner for Best Instrumental Album in 2015 and Legend of Latin Jazz will perform his energetic, passionate, and distinct sound. Ticket Information 03/18/23 -07/30/23 Artis—Naples Three Degrees of Separation: Artistic Connections in the Permanent Collection Three Degrees of Separation showcases selected modern artworks of the Americas drawn from The Baker Museum’s permanent collection. Through the lens of artists’ social networks, it showcases visual and thematic interconnections manifested in the artworks, while also revealing their historical contexts. The exhibition provides glimpses into how artistic ideas were exchanged, avant-garde styles spread, and cross-cultural artistic pollination occurred in the early and mid-20th century. It demonstrates that the vibrancy of modern art as it developed in the U.S. resulted from the influx of immigrants and the activity of sojourning foreign artists such as Mexican muralists, as well as the forays of American artists abroad. Artworks include those by José Clemente Orozco, Diego Rivera, Miguel Covarrubias and David Alfaro Siqueiros, to name only a few. Ticket Information 03/27/23 -03/27/23 Opera Naples An Evening of Spanish Zarzuela Part of the Festival Under the Stars, join Opera Naples for an evening of Spanish Zarzuela - classic Spanish opera, with origins dating back to the seventeenth century, featuring musical acts and regional dancing with authentic props such as pañuelos and hats. Outdoor performance. Ticket Information 03/28/23 -03/30/23 Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars: Carmen Carmen by Georges Bizet, is one of the most popular operas ever written. Set in Spain and immersed in Iberian heritage and culture, the opera is a wrenching depiction of a woman who craves love but creates obsession. Bizet‘s Spanish-inflected score is bursting with passionate melodies and famous numbers such as Carmen’s seductive ‘Habanera’ and Escamilo’s ‘Toreador Song’. Outdoor performance with orchestra. Ticket Information 04/04/23 -04/05/23 Opera Naples Frida A revered opera celebrating the life, talents, and legacy of Frida Kahlo with music by Robert Xavier Rodriguez, book by Hilary Blecher, lyrics and monologues by Migdalia Cruz. Outdoor performance with orchestra. Ticket Information 04/04/23 -04/08/23 Artis—Naples Troupe Vertigo Latin Extravaganza The extraordinary Troupe Vertigo returns to Hayes Hall in a Latin extravaganza with Jack Everly and the Naples Philharmonic, featuring stunning gymnastic feats and aerial acrobatics in a captivating reimagining of Bizet’s Carmen. Ticket Information 04/05/23- 04/06/23 Artis—Naples Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana presents Tablao Flamenco Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana is America’s foremost flamenco and Spanish dance company, dedicated to honoring the traditions of flamenco while expanding the art form in new directions. Throughout its history, the company has employed emerging artists and premiered more than two dozen original works—offering commissions to numerous flamenco choreographers from Spain and the U.S. Ticket Information 04/07/23 - 09/04/23 Naples Botanical Garden Viva la Vida: Plants, Stories, and Cultural Heritage Through photography and storytelling, discover how more than 20 Southwest Florida women of Hispanic origin are keeping their traditions alive through plants. Artist Lisette Morales McCabe captures her subjects immersed in the plants that connect them to homeland and heritage. Based in Southwest Florida, Lisette Morales McCabe is a multicultural Nicaraguan-born photojournalist, documentary photographer, and filmmaker. Her work focuses on identity, gender, ecology, and food heritage. Ticket Information 04/10/23 - 05/02/23 Marco Island Center for the Arts Marco Island Academy La Petite Exhibition Students from Marco Island Academy will create an exhibition for La Petite Galerie that will highlight famous personalities who contributed to the cultural life of the different Spanish speaking countries and regions. Free Admission 04/20/23 Marco Island Center for the Arts Musical Interludes Series with a Latin Twist Marco Grispo, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, brings his ensemble to showcase the sounds of Argentinian folk music and original jazz. Ticket Information 04/30/23 Gulfshore Opera Don Giovanni in partnership with the Naples Philharmonic Gulfshore Opera’s full-scale grand opera production of Don Giovanni comes to Artis – Naples on April 30th in partnership with Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. This dark comedy, set in Seville, is about the infamous Don Giovanni (Don Juan) who blazes a path to his own destruction in a single day. Ticket Information 05/05/23 Naples Art Artistas Hispanos Contemporaneos Lecture Series and Reception: Amy Morales and Orlando Acosta Naples Art is proud to present the Artistas Hispanos Contemporaneos | Contemporary Artists Lecture Series. This second lecture and reception event features two artists, Amy Morales and Orlando Acosta. Amy Morales is a Miami-based artist working in digital collage. More Information 05/08/23 - 05/30/23 Marco Island Center for the Arts La Petite Exhibition Lisett Llorens Lisett Llorens was raised in La Paz, Bolivia but spent most of her life traveling around the world as the spouse of her U.S. diplomat husband. Her artwork will be featured in La Petite Galerie. Ticket Information For more information about participating in the project, please contact John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager, for the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB at [email protected].
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