Naples Daily News Events

Guided Walk through Calusa Nature Center -- 05/18/12 at The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium

When: Friday, May 18, 2012, 9:30 a.m.

Where: The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL

Cost: $8

Age limit: All ages

Description: A guided walk through the Calusa Nature Center, which includes a small natural history museum, an Audubon aviary which houses permanently injured birds of prey, nature trails and a planetarium that features astronomy programs and laser light shows.

Treasure! The Exhibition -- 05/18/12 at Imaginarium Hands-on Museum

When: Friday, May 18, 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

Walk on the Wild Side -- 05/18/12 at Lovers Key State Park

When: Friday, May 18, 2012, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Where: Lovers Key State Park, Between Bonita Beach and Fort Myers Beach on Estero Boulevard, Bonita Springs, FL

Cost: Not available

Age limit: 12+

Description: Take a mile-long guided hike along our Black Island Trail with a park ranger to learn about the fascinating vegetation and wildlife that reside in this maritime hammock. Reservations required, call (239) 463-4588

Hot Lunch -- 05/18/12 at East Naples Community Park

When: Friday, May 18, 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 -- 05/18/12 at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

When: Friday, May 18, 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.

Forecast for Fri 12:00 PM

82° Mostly Cloudy Thunderstorms Precip: 28% Wind: SW 10mph

82° 74°

Fifth Third Bank “Drives” Financial Wellness -- 05/18/12 at Florida Sports Park

When: Friday, May 18, 2012, noon to 8 p.m.

Where: Florida Sports Park, 8250 Collier Blvd, Naples

Cost: Free

Age limit: 18+

Description:
Fifth Third Bank’s Financial Literacy Mobile, also called the "eBus," is a vehicle that has been electronically retrofitted to serve as a mobile classroom with all the tools needed to help you become financially successful.

Visitors to the bus receive one-on-one credit counseling, money management and budget advice, and homeownership educational opportunities. Some locations will offer seminars conducted on board by a specialist who will provide information needed to navigate through the home buying process.

For more information about the eBus, please contact Jadira Hoptry at 239-449-7083.

Contact:

Jadira Hoptry
239-449-7083

Fifth Third Bank “Drives” Financial Wellness -- 05/18/12 at Florida Sports Park

When: Friday, May 18, 2012, noon to 8 p.m.

Where: Florida Sports Park, 8250 Collier Blvd, Naples

Cost: Free

Age limit: 18+

Description: Fifth Third Bank’s Financial Literacy Mobile, also called the "eBus," is a vehicle that has been electronically retrofitted to serve as a mobile classroom with all the tools needed to help you become financially successful.

Visitors to the bus receive one-on-one credit counseling, money management and budget advice, and homeownership educational opportunities. Some locations will offer seminars conducted on board by a specialist who will provide information needed to navigate through the home buying process.

For more information about the eBus, please contact Jadira Hoptry at 239-449-7083.

Contact:

Jadira Hoptry
239-449-7083

Barrier Islands Guided Walk -- 05/18/12 at Bowditch Point Recreational Park

When: Friday, May 18, 2012, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Bowditch Point Recreational Park, 50 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL

Cost: Free - $1

Age limit: All ages

Description: Barrier Islands guided walk: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Bowditch Point Park, 50 Estero Blvd., Meet at the upper patio, Fort Myers Beach. Free. $1, parking or free with a Lee County Parks & Recreation parking Sticker.
239-533-7444 or
www.leeparks.org

Forecast for Fri 01:00 PM

81° Partly Sunny Precip: 12% Wind: SSW 8mph

82° 72°

ArtsNaples World Festival: The Recitals: Philipp Kopachevsky, Pianist -- 05/18/12 at The von Liebig Art Center

When: Friday, May 18, 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: Three outstanding Russian pianists have been selected to perform recitals amidst the vibrant artwork of Leonid Semeiko. The one-hour programs will feature both the familiar as well as little known gems from the opulent Russian piano repertoire. Philipp Kopachevsky performs the music of Rachmaninoff.

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.

Planet Predator Lecture -- 05/18/12 at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

When: Friday, May 18, 2012, 3 p.m.

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

Cost: $10.50 - $18.75

Age limit: All ages

Description: Explore Nature's Carnivorous Side: Discover the important role predators play in nature while viewing live animals from exotic cats to more unusual hunters. Your hosts further illustrate with quick wildife clips and close up views on the live cam while live animals exhibit natural behaviors.

The Safari Canyon open-air theater combines the fascinating information and wildlife footage of a nature program with the thrill of experiencing those same animals live and up close. Exclusive to Naples Zoo, Planet Predator is an extraordinary collaboration of conservationists and wildlife film makers.

Arrive a few minutes early to learn wildlife trivia, recent conservation data, and fun nature facts.

Forecast for Fri 03:00 PM

82° Mostly Cloudy Thunderstorms Precip: 28% Wind: SW 10mph

82° 74°