AROUND TOWN
LEARNING LAB FUNDED
Naples Philharmonic. CEO and President Kathleen
Collier County Commissioners approved a
van Bergen said, “We are deeply grateful to Ellen
Workforce Development Grant of $500,000 for
and David Ryan for this remarkably generous gift,
The Immokalee Foundation’s Career Pathways
which will provide critical support for the Naples
Learning Lab. The Learning Lab is a hands-on
Philharmonic at a time when the world is gaining
professional
students
momentum and we are looking forward to a full and
in the foundation’s Business Management &
robust season. Ellen and David have been part of
Entrepreneurship and Engineering & Construction
the Artis—Naples family for many years, and their
Management pathways. “The foundation is help-
unwavering support helps us sustain our mission
ing develop the workforce for the future,” says
to provide the community with the very best in the
Commissioner Bill McDaniel. “They have identified
visual and performing arts.” ArtIsNaples.org
career
experience
for
careers in high demand and developed programming specifically to train and prepare students for their chosen professions. The Learning Lab is an outstanding example of real-world training.” Learn more at ImmokaleeFoundation.org.
OPERA, OF COURSE Opera Naples, one of Naples’ leading performing arts organizations, has announced the 202122 season. The 2021-22 season will be conducted
WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE OCTOBER 2
by Artistic Director and conductor Ramón Tebar and include productions at the newly renovated
The Paradise Coast Wine & Food Experience,
Wang Opera Center, the II Festival Under the
proudly sponsored by Fifth Avenue South, takes
Stars, and an extraordinary concert with Anna
place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 2.
Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov at Arthrex One. The
Enjoy an afternoon of fine wine, craft beer, extraor-
season will also include the annual Gala featur-
dinary food and live entertainment in Cambier
ing one of the world’s top tenors, Joseph Calleja.
Park and Sugden Plaza. Enjoy the Grand Tasting:
Tickets are on sale now. For additional information
a gourmet showcase by local chefs, emerging tal-
visit OperaNaples.org.
ent and nationally renowned culinary leaders who mix with patrons in a convivial setting. Indulge in the VIP Experience for an hour early admittance into the experience. Tickets start at $50 per person. WineAndFood.usatoday.com.
A GREAT TIME TO GIVE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TO HOST GOLF TOURNAMENT NOV. 6 The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County will host its 18th Annual FORE-the-Kids Golf Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 6 at The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek. Player registration is $500 per golfer and
Artis—Naples announced recently that Ellen
includes 18 holes of world-class golf and a ticket
and David Ryan have pledged to match all
to the outdoor after-party, which features an eve-
donations made through December 31, 2021,
ning of food, decadent desserts, an open bar,
dollar-for-dollar up to $1 million, in support of the
and other festivities. Guests also can participate CONTINUED >
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