Events for March 2010
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Thread Bridal and Thread Social Naples Trunk Show
03/04/2010 to 03/05/2010
The popular, fresh designers from Thread Bridal and Thread Social, based in NYC, are coming to Naples with their trunk show. Thread Social, launched in 2006, features a line of party dresses for all seasons. Location: Marissa Collections. Hours: Call for details, RSVP required. Contact: 239-263-4333.
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Naples St. Patrick's Day Celebration
All Day Event; 03/04/2010
Join in the celebrations with a genuine Irish party. Lots of Irish fare for sale including corned beef & cabbage, soda brad and many other favorites. Live stage music and dancing. Location: The Village on Venetian Bay. Hours: 5:30pm-9pm. Admission: Free. Contact: 239-261-6100.
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Naples Swamp Buggy Races
03/06/2010 to 03/08/2010
Get ready for the world's fastest and muddiest races! Watch the various swamp buggies from small to super fast racing machines at the Florida Sports Park in Naples.
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The Mercato Fine Arts Festival
03/06/2010 to 03/07/2010
This inaugural, juried festival will showcase works in all media by 125 artists from across the country. Entertainment will be provided, and refreshments will be available.
Location: The Mercato Center
Hours: 10am-5pm
Admission: $3 donation to Naples Art Association
Contact: 239 262 6517
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Naples Philharmonic presents The Ultimate Bash Celebrating E
All Day Event; 03/06/2010
"Blue Suede Shoes" is the critically acclaimed tribute show, featuring two renowned Elvis impressionists, Mike Albert and the Big "E" Band, and Scot Bruce.
Location: Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts
Hours: 8pm
Admission: $39/person
Contact: 239 598 1900
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Naples St. Patrick's Day Parade
All Day Event; 03/13/2010
Enjoy the spirit of St. Patrick's Day in Naples! The parade winds through downtown from 3rd Street South to 5th Avenue South. Hours: 11am-12:30pm; Admission: Free; Contact: 239-436-0050.
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Naples Florida Panther Week
03/13/2010 to 03/20/2010
Free guided activities at Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, Big Cypress National Preserve and other locations. Hikes, bike rides, interpretive seminars and much more. Location: Various locations; Hours: Please call for details; Admission: Please call for details; Contact: 239-352-4449.
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Princess Diana: Dresses of Inspiration
03/13/2010 to 06/28/2010
This professionally-curated exhibition of the "world's most photographed woman," created just for The von Liebig Art Center, honors the historical importance of her journey from royal princess to humanitarian by telling a story through the dresses worn by the late Princess to commemorative, social and charitable functions. A portion of the ticket sales from this exhibition will be donated to the Pink Ribbon Crusade. Location: The von Liebig Art Center;10am-4pm Mon-Sat; 1pm-4pm Sun; 239-262-6517.
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7th Annual Italian Fest Arts and Crafts Show
03/17/2010 to 03/18/2010
Come and view beautiful Italian paintings, crafts and other fine arts for sale.
Location: Naples Italian American Club
Hours: 10am-5pm
Admission: Free
Contact: 508-737-0998
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Naples Philharmonic presents A Couple of Blaguards
03/17/2010 to 03/18/2010
Created by Frank and Malachy McCourt, this two-man comedy blends their combined experiences growing up in Ireland and their escape into America.
Location: Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts
Hours: 5pm and 7:30pm each evening
Admission: $39/person
Contact: 239 597 1900
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A Tribute to Rosemary Clooney in Naples
03/18/2010 to 03/19/2010
This unique show takes you on a "sentimental journey" back to the exciting Big Band Era as "Rosie" reminisces about her life and times, and sings 24 of her popular songs, like: "Come On-a My House", "Mambo Italiano", "Tenderly", "Hey There", "Slow Boat to China", "This Ole House", "In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening", and many more! Location: The Norris Center; Hours: 8pm; Admission: $18 per person; Contact: 239-213-3058
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Naples Philharmonic presents Band of the Irish Guards/Royal
03/19/2010 to 03/20/2010
The Band of the Irish Guards and the Royal Regiment of Scotland bring all of the grandeur, pomp and pageantry of the British Empire to Naples in this rousing program.
Location: Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts
Hours: 8pm
Admission: $49/person
Contact: 239 597 1900
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Sea Turtle Homecoming Festival
All Day Event; 03/20/2010
Informational booths of local organizations involved in turtle research, management and protection. Highlight of the event will be the unveiling of a large sea turtle mosaic created by Naples High School students on the walking approach to the pier. Location: Naples Pier; Hours: Noon-5pm; Admission: Free; Contact: 239-213-7119.
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Marco Island Sea Food Festival
03/20/2010 to 03/21/2010
Fresh fish, Florida stone crab claws, shrimp, blue crab, fish chowder, and much more are served up along with free live rock and blues music. Free admission. Location: Veteran's Park; Hours: 11am-6pm.
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Naples Music Festival
All Day Event; 03/21/2010
Enjoy a fabulous evening of live music all along Third Street South. This event is the annual fundraiser for the Garden of Hope and Courage.
Location: 3rd Street South
Hours: 4pm-10pm
Admission: $40 general admission; $350 VIP passes
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Johnny Mathis at the Naples Philharmonic
All Day Event; 03/21/2010
Enjoy a wonderful evening of music & vocals with Johnny Mathis.
Hours: 8pm
Admission: $90 per person
Contact: 239 598 1900
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Downtown Naples Festival of the Arts
03/27/2010 to 03/28/2010
The upscale Fifth Ave. South shopping & dining district is the site for the 22nd annual Downtown Naples Festival fo the Arts. This juried Festival features 250 fine local, regional & national artists working in all media.
Location: All along 5th Avenue South
Hours: 10am-5pm each day
Admission: Free
Contact: 239 262 6517
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Porsche Cup of Naples #157 Regatta
03/27/2010 at 11:00 AM to 03/28/2010
Hosted by the Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club, the regatta will feature two days of sailboat racing for local and national competitors. For the third straight year the highly competitive US Melges 24 fleet has highlighted this regatta as one of its premier Southeast events. Racing will take place on three separate courses; two in the Gulf of Mexico just south of the Naples Pier, and the third in Naples Bay across the bay from the Naples Sailing Center. Spectators are invited to watch from the beach or on a boat. Location: Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club; Admission: Free to watch, registration fee for race entries; Contact: 239-261-2222.
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