Artis—Naples in November

Thankful for the Arts

The Nutcracker

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Artis—Naples offers Southwest Florida plenty of reasons to be thankful this November, from new exhibitions at The Baker Museum to the Naples debut of Alonzo King LINES Ballet and a thrilling Naples Philharmonic Masterworks program featuring esteemed violinist Paul Huang.

In The Baker Museum, sonia louise davis: to reverberate tenderly opens on the first floor. This multisensory exhibition highlights the New York City-based artist’s interest in improvisation, with textile-based soft paintings, a neon-accented mural, and custom steel instruments. Visitors can also explore Tamara de Lempicka, celebrating the Art Deco trailblazer whose portraits redefined modern elegance, and the annual Florida Contemporary, featuring Florida artists Mally Khorasantchi, Boy Kong, Jillian Mayer, and Reginald O’Neal. Entangled in the Mangroves, a much-heralded exhibition that features nine Florida-based artists’ perspectives on this vital ecosystem, closes November 30.

Alonzo King LINES Ballet

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The Naples Philharmonic kicks off the month with the season’s first Pops program as singer-pianist Frankie Moreno joins Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly and the orchestra, November 4–8, for an electrifying tribute to Elvis and the golden age of rock ’n’ roll. Associate Conductor Manuel López-Gómez then takes the podium on November 11 for Evening of Overtures, a spirited showcase of some of orchestral music’s most captivating openers. Guest conductor Mario Venzago follows with Masterworks performances on November 20 and 21, featuring Ethel Smyth’s Overture to The Wreckers, Schumann’s Symphony No. 2, and Korngold’s Violin Concerto with violinist Paul Huang. The month’s orchestral offerings in Hayes Hall close on a playful note November 25, when comedic musical duo Igudesman & Joo join the orchestra for their final U.S. performance—an uproarious mix of music and comedy.

Hayes Hall welcomes additional highlights throughout the month: Bestselling author and humorist David Sedaris returns with his trademark wit on November 2; Manuel López-Gómez and the orchestra launch the Dance series with the Naples debut of Alonzo King LINES Ballet on November 16, a company celebrated for its spiritual depth and expressive movement; and Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll takes the stage November 12.

Left: Tamara de Lempicka (b. Poland, d. Mexico, 1894-1980). The Girls, 1930. Oil on panel, 13 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. Collection of Patty and Jay Baker. © 2025 Tamara de Lempicka Estate, LLC / ADAGP, Paris / ARS, NY. Photo: RoseBudz Productions.

Center: Igudesman & Joo | Photo by Julia Wesely

Right: Manuel López-Gómez conducts Naples Philharmonic in An Evening of Overtures

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On the more intimate side, Naples Philharmonic musicians bring chamber music to Daniels Pavilion as violinist Paul Huang joins them November 23 for a Wang Chamber Music performance highlighted by Arensky’s String Quartet No. 2. And the second Sypert Chamber Music program of the season arrives November 16 and 18, featuring Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 2. Other November offerings in Daniels Pavilion include musical illusionist Chris Funk on November 2, fusing magic and music, jazz trombonist Mariel Bildsten joining the Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra on November 12 for All That Jazz, and A Brother’s Revival, led by former Allman Brothers bassist David Goldflies, honoring the band’s enduring Southern rock legacy on November 21.

The month also brings community and holiday traditions. Fall Community Day on November 22 invites families to enjoy free art and music across the Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson Cultural Campus, while seasonal favorites return with Mannheim Steamroller on November 14 and The Nutcracker with Naples Ballet and the Naples Philharmonic on November 29-30.

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For tickets and additional information, visit artisnaples.org.