Best of Art

Once a year the staff of NaplesBest.net and a select group of judges convene to discuss the awards. This group is charged with selecting our winners. The awards are based upon a number of criteria including quality of product, level of service, and the businesses value to the local lifestyle.

Art Museum - The Naples Museum of Art 5833 Pelican Bay Naples 239-597-1111 Hours 10 AM - 4 PM Tues - Sat, noon - 4 PM Sunday Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for students Exhibits : "Reflections of Chihuly: A Naples Museum of Art Inaugural Exhibition," "Paul Signac: A Collection of Watercolors and Drawings," and permanant exhibits "The Robert and Kay Gow Family Collection of Ancient Chinest Art," and "Selections from the American Modern Collection," and "Masters of Miniature," on long-term loan. The three story, 30,000 square foot museum is located beside the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Parking is abundant and free.

Art Supplies - Art Supply Store Naples, Florida Fine Art Supplies 5187 Tamiami Trail N. Naples, Fl. 34103-2804 Phone: (239) 403-0877Fax: (239) 403-7943 Hours: Monday thru Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm Naples Art Classes Where the staff is knowable, where the ambiance is great, art supplies are at its finest and instructional classes can be held both for adults and children. Come here when you are inspired by Naples's Grandeur and feel like working on a masterpiece.

Dinner Theater - Naples Dinner Theater, 1025 Piper Blvd Naples, FL 34110
1-877-519-STAR Located on Immokalee Road (County Hwy 846) west of I-75 Exit 111(old 17) 1/4 mile west of Airport Road.You will find buffets, ice cream, and unique creations here at this newly decorated classy yet, intimate theater. While you sit, you' ll be entertained with the best of Kid Shows to the best of Adults shows. Some shows: The Best Little Whore House in Texas, The Rocky Horror Show, Annie, The Beat Goes On, Nunsense, My Fair Lady, Mame. Kids Shows at the Ice Cream Theater include School house Rock, The Jungle Book Cinderella and Rupunzel.

College Radio Station - We are still working on this and are looking for votes, please send us your vote or "tune" in later!

Dance Classes - Hawaiian Hula classes and Tahitian dancing is being taught from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays by Polynesian Cultural Center-trainer instructor Sherry Coffey. Belly dancing is also offered from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Naples Crystal Ballroom, 2082 Trade Center Way. Cost for either class is $10 per week; call for details. Information: 768-5575.

Gallery - Harmon-Meek Gallery 601 5th Avenue South Naples, FL34102 Phone(239) 261-2637 Fax (239) 261-3804 The place to go to see first class art interested in promoting the creativeness of certain American artists dating from 1920 to present.

Local Band - Arsonal for the punk rock tastes and JEANNIE and the NIGHT TRAIN BAND for musical requests between the 30's to the 60's.

Arts Series - Evening on the Fifth Summer Jazz Concert - Saturday July 12 2003 Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, featuring the Women s Blues Revew. 7-10 p.m. Free admission. On the Watkins Lawn facing the Gulf. (239) 261-2222

Theater, Movies - Naples Twin Drive In Davis Boulevard Ext Naples, FL 34104
(239)774-6661 There's nothing like a Drive in Theater

Theater, Playhouse - Naples Players, Musicals, Comedies, Dramas are at their best here