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No matter how beautiful it is where you live or what season of life you’re in, everyone can benefit from a fresh perspective. Whether you find it by visiting a new place, trying something out of your comfort zone, or simply taking a break, you can’t help but feel rejuvenated and ready for whatever is on the horizon. In this issue, sit back and let us be your guide to discovering new destinations and fresh ways of exploring this summer. In “Road Trip,” our annual travel package starting on page 52, we devote a dozen pages to unique adventures in U.S. towns, whether you want to swim with the manatees right here in Florida or indulge in equestrian pursuits and fine wineries in Virginia. When traveling with kids of all…
AMERICAN RED CROSS, SOUTHERN GULF CHAPTER WHAT: CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AND GALA WHO: SUPPORTERS OF THE NONPROFIT AND GUESTS WHERE: THE RITZ-CARLTON GOLF RESORT, NAPLES. THE EVENT WAS SPONSORED BY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED. THE SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN & CHILDREN WHAT: OLD BAGS LUNCHEON AND HANDBAG AUCTION WITH GUEST SPEAKER JENNIFER HYMAN, RENT THE RUNWAY CO-FOUNDER AND CEO WHO: GUESTS AND SUPPORTERS OF THE SHELTER WHERE: THE RITZ-CARLTON GOLF RESORT, NAPLES. THE EVENT WAS SPONSORED BY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED. CELEBRITY MARTINI GLASS AUCTION WHAT: 2018 AUCTION, WHICH SHOWCASED CELEBRITY-SIGNED AND ARTIST-DESIGNED GLASSES AND RAISED MORE THAN $1.1 MILLION FOR PAWS ASSISTANCE DOGS’ VETERANS PROGRAMS WHO: CMGA SUPPORTERS AND GUESTS WHERE: ARTIS-NAPLES. THE EVENT WAS SPONSORED BY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY WHAT: 2018 WOMEN OF INITIATIVE LUNCHEON HONORING WOMEN WHO MAKE…
Q&A FABRICE LEMIRE For the first time in its 34-year history, Cirque du Soleil has created a jaw-dropping circus arts production that features aerialists and acrobats performing on ice. Crystal is coming to Germain Arena in Estero for six performances, July 12-15. NI spoke with Crystal’s artistic director, Fabrice Lemire, about what to expect from this one-of-a-kind show. (cirquedusoleil.com/crystal) NI: Why create a performance on ice? Lemire: The company is looking for new opportunities in the artistic aspect. In this, we’re exploring a new element, which is the ice. And it’s not just about finding skaters. Acrobats had to learn how to skate, and we asked skaters to learn some discipline in the acrobatic elements. In the finale, Crystal [the show’s main character] will fly in an aerial act, a…
The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida is a big step closer to moving into a new building, thanks to a $1 million contribution from Naples resident Janet Guttman Cohen. It’s the largest donation the museum has ever received, and the building will be named in honor of Cohen and her late husband, Harvey. “The lessons of the Holocaust must never be forgotten,” Cohen said in a statement, noting the gift was inspired in part by the importance of teaching younger generations about the dangers of prejudice. The museum’s new home, located on U.S. 41 and Imperial Golf Course Boulevard, spans 6,000 square feet and will house exhibits, a classroom, a library, and offices. At press time, the museum had raised more than half of the $3.5 million…
Celebrations are in full swing across Southwest Florida in commemoration of the birth of our nation. Beginning at 10 a.m., the City of Naples will host its annual Fourth of July Parade, with the route stretching Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South and ending at Eighth Street South. Later that evening, grab a chair and blanket and head to the beach for the spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks, which will blast off at 9 p.m. at Naples Pier. Coolers are welcome, but no glass is allowed on the beach. (naplesgov.com) Star Spangled Bonita, held from 4 to 9 p.m. in Riverside Park, will have an abundance of fun activities for kids, including a giant water slide, a bounce house, amusement rides, a slip-n-slide, water tag, train rides, face painting,…
1. Wow in the World, NPR’s first kid podcast, soared to popularity when it launched last year. The stories showcase the “wows” of the world in science and technology. Topics range from the invasion of the sea pickles to what happens when the moon photobombs the sun. (tinkercast.com) 2. What if World broadcasts wacky anecdotes inspired by kids’ fantastical questions, like, what if ants could dance and people could turn invisible? Listeners are encouraged to call in with their own what-if questions for a chance to be featured on the show. (whatifworldpodcast.com) 3. Story Pirates shares imaginative stories written by kids. The podcast’s popularity has inspired live shows and a book, Stuck in the Stone Age by Geoff Rodkey (Rodale Kids, 2018). Fans can submit their tales for consideration, too.…
