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NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND AND THE EVERGLADES
Once a lure primarily for fishermen, beach-lovers and
outdoor adventures, our beautiful coastline also has
become an art-lovers destination, with state of the art
performing art stages, fine museums and a thriving
fine arts community with excellent galleries and art
shows. It's also a tour stop for world-renowned arts,
dance and theatre companies. With small-club jazz
to stand-up comedy and street performances, the
Paradise Coast will win your h'ART. See more at
ParadiseCoast.com/Arts-Culture-History.
Artis–Naples
artisnaples.org
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5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples,
800-597-1900, 239-597-1900
The home of the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and
The Baker Museum hosts over 300 concerts, plays,
performances, art exhibitions and educational events
from Sept.-July each year.
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Betty Newman Art Gallery
bettynewmanart.com
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258 Royal Palm Dr., Marco Island,
239-784-4436
She specializes in bold, exotic, coastal contemporary
work and is widely known for her whimsical heart and
seahorse inspired paintings, as well as impressionist
work with a coastal vibe.
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Clyde Butcher's
Big Cypress Gallery
clydebutcher.com
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Big Cypress National Preserve,
52388 E. Tamiami Trl., Ochopee,
239-695-2428
Photography of Everglades photographer Clyde
Butcher and other artists focused on the natural
world. Activities behind the gallery include guided
swamp walks and photo safaris.
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Collier County Museum
colliermuseums.com
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3331 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples,
239-252-8476
Five-acre museum campus with historic cottages,
native garden, archaeology lab and exhibits that tell
the history of Collier County, Florida.
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Crayton Cove
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880 12th Ave. S., Naples
The waterside Crayton Cove neighborhood is a
village-style destination where one finds artist-
owned galleries, local-favorite restaurants, unique
shops, and charter fishing and sightseeing boats at
Naples City Dock.
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Gulfshore Opera
gulfshoreopera.org
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Naples, 239-529-3925
Regional opera company bringing quality
performances to a variety of Southwest Florida
venues.
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Gulfshore Playhouse
gulfshoreplayhouse.org
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755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples,
866-811-4111, 239-261-7529
The area's first and finest award-winning professional
theater company. Performances at Norris Center,
Naples.
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Historic Smallwood Store
smallwoodstore.com
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360 Mamie St., Chokoloskee,
239-695-2989
Experience the unique history of the Ten Thousand
Islands. Site of the death of Ed Watson, subject of
Peter Mathiessen's best sellers "Killing Mr. Watson"
and "Shadow Country."
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The Holocaust Museum &
Cohen Education Center
holocaustmuseumswfl.org
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975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd.
Naples, 239-263-9200
The Museum's mission is to teach the lessons of the
Holocaust to inspire action against bigotry, hatred
and violence.
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Immokalee Pioneer Museum
at Roberts Ranch
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1215 Roberts Ave., Immokalee,
239-252-2611
One of the oldest, largest and continuously used
historical cattle ranches in Florida. Listed on the
National Register of Historic Places since 2003.
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Marco Island Center for the Arts
marcoislandart.org
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1010 Winterberry Dr.,
Marco Island, 239-394-4221
Galleries, gift gallery and outdoor shows. Art
education, lectures and performances. Gallery
openings held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
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Marco Island Historical
Museum
themihs.info
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Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S.
Heathwood Dr., Marco Island, 239-642-1440
Explore the extensive history of Marco Island from
archaic periods through modern times. On special
display now in partnership with the Smithsonian
Institution is the exhibition of Key Marco Cat and
other priceless Calusa Indian artifacts unearthed in
1896 on the island. The sculpture reflects the artistry
of the ancient Calusa society.
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The Marco Players
themarcoplayers.com
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1089 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island,
239-642-7270
The Marco Players Theater is the venue for an
intimate black-box theater experience.
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The Museum of the Everglades
colliermuseums.com
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105 W. Broadway,
Everglades City, 239-695-0008
Tells the story of a town deep in the Florida
Everglades, the building of the Tamiami Trail and the
area's characters. Listed on the National Register of
Historic Places.
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