Enjoy World-Class Performing Arts For those who love theater and music, Flordia’s Paradise Coast delivers. Artis–Naples, home to The Baker Museum and Naples Philharmonic, combines international performing and visual arts under one roof. Here, symphonies, art exhibits and cultural events create a dynamic arts experience. It’s easy to get a taste of the area’s thriving theater scene. Broadway Equity productions take the stage at the new Gulfshore Playhouse, which brings classic and contemporary works to life. Meanwhile, The Naples Players community theater o ers a year-round lineup of comedies, musicals and dramas for all ages, making it a local favorite. The Baker Museum, Artis—Naples Dive Into Local History Florida’s Paradise Coast’s historic sites tell stories that span centuries. In Old Naples, Historic Palm Cottage transports you back to the 19th century with the preserved architecture and heritage of Naples’ earliest days. On Marco Island, the Marco Island Historical Museum unveils the area’s rich history, from the Calusa people to the modern island community, with fascinating pre-Columbian artifacts as well as displays on the 1960s residential boom. A visit to Everglades City reveals the gritty charm of a working fi shing village and a look into “Old Florida.” Rustic buildings and docks tell tales of early settlers, o ering a glimpse into life at the edge of the Everglades. Gulfshore Playhouse production of Anything Goes. Photo by Matthew Schipper Explore Art Centers and Galleries The Naples Art District is the heart of creativity on Florida’s Paradise Coast. As Southwest Florida’s largest collection of studios and galleries, it invites you to step into artists’ studios to witness their work up close. Just south, the Marco Island Center for the Arts hosts rotating exhibits, studios, workshops, and theatre in its spacious gallery, encouraging art exploration in a welcoming community. The Naples Art Institute enriches the local arts scene with rotating exhibits, classes and outdoor art shows that make art accessible to all. Downtown’s 5 th Avenue South and Third Street South showcase local and international art in walkable streets fi lled with beautiful architecture, shops and al fresco dining. Big Cypress Gallery, just east of Naples, houses the renowned nature photography of Clyde Butcher, whose black-and-white images bring the beauty of Florida’s wilderness into sharp focus. Scan to Explore More 31
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