Season 2021/2022

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Serenades, Salons, Student Programs

Cultural Happy Hours in June

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Monday Happy Hour Serenades™!

United Art Council Gallery
967 4th Ave. North, Naples FL 34102
​Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm

JUNE 13
"Violin Solo for the Soul"
Daniela Shtereva,
works for solo violin by Bach, Paganini, Hristoskov

​​JUNE 20
"Music for the Family & Premiers"
featuring classical gems for all ages by Kreisler, Schubert, Brahms, and more &
premiers of Naples Composer Larissa Chernogritskaya, piano
with Daniela Shtereva, violin

JUNE 27
"Dan Heck & Jazz News"
featuring jazz guitarist Dan Heck
with news from his recent recording sessions
& upcoming album! With Kevin Mauldin, bass & James Kerwin, percussion.
A SECOND PERFORMANCE WAS JUST ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND!
7-8PM
7pm- Doors open, Reception & Exhibition
7:30-8pm -  Jazz Serenade

UAC  June Guest Artists:

Dr. Mary Kaye Rueth

Chelsey Rahtjen


​GALLERY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:

JUNE GALLERY HOURS
Thursdays 6/9, 6/23 (till 7pm), 6/30 - 12pm to 5pm
Fridays  6/10, 6/17, 6/24 - 11am to 7pm
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ARTIST IN-STUDIO -
LIVE PAINTING WORKSHOPS 11am-2pm
Friday 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 - with Mary Kaye
Thursday 6/30 - Painting with white. Chelsey Rahtjen.
(Fridays are presented by THRIVE Healing Arts. 
For RSVP contact Mkruethdpt@gmail.com or 219-688-3476)
 
ART TALKS 2-5pm
Friday 6/10 - Featuring Art Curator Jackie Zorn
Friday 6/17 -  Discussion with Jackie Zorn
Thursday 6/23 - with Chelsey Rahtjen, blending colors
Friday 6/24 - Featuring Artist Janine Wesselmann
Tuesday 6/28 - Creating Dimension. Chelsey Rahtjen
(Fridays are resented by THRIVE Healing Arts. 
For RSVP contact Mkruethdpt@gmail.com or 219-688-3476) 

GALLERY RECEPTIONS
Fridays 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 - 5-7pm
Thursday 6/23 - 5:00 - 7:00pm - Cocktails and Color: Join Chelsey for Cocktails and Live Music as she discusses her artwork and color inspirations
MONDAYS SERENADE DETAILS:
5:30pm - Doors open.
Check in & enjoy our reception with cava, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and charcuterie.
Meet the UAC artists and view their exhibit.
6pm - 6:30pm - Live Music Serenade - 
in an intimate setting with an interactive approach & variety of music styles.
LIMITED HALF CAPACITY ATTENDANCE
25 SEATS WITH DISTANCING
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
25$ a person 
(or "Pay-What-You-Can", minimum $15, for those who need a discount)
TICKET HOLDERS RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT AT BODEGA OLÉ!

For troubles booking: text or call 239-465-8132.

Rising Stars & Mentors - 
Mother's Day Tribute &  
Family Day at Rookery Bay

Saturday, April 30, 2pm

Exciting way to celebrate Mother's Day with LIVE MUSIC AND NATURE!
Join us for the heartwarming "family-like" concert of Students performing WITH their Teachers!  You will hear violins, harps, guitars, pianos, singers and more. Dedicated students ages 7-17 will perform music from Bach to Tchaikovsky.
ENJOY A DOUBLE DEAL DAY!
Tickets include complimentary admission to the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center. Guests can enjoy touch tanks, aquariums, natural history exhibits, hiking trails, a butterfly garden and more.
$10 per person.
Children & Students up to age 18 can reserve a complimentary seat with code "4/30/22COMP" at checkout.
​75 seats available.

1pm - Doors Open
2-3pm - Concert
4pm - Doors Close
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SATURDAY, APRIL 30, ROOKERY BAY
300 Tower Rd, Naples FL 34113

Past concerts:

Salon 2/2022
Dances & Romances

Daniela Shtereva, violin

Saturday
February 12,
​3pm​

Daniela Dikova, piano
An uplifting program of Dances and Romances and premiering works by Bulgarian composer Tzenko Minkin & more!
Program:
Gliere - Waltz
Mozart - Minuet
Cui - Lettre d'Amour
Beethoven - Romance, F major
Amy Beach - Romance 
Elgar - 3 pieces, op.12 & op.13
Sarasate - Zapateado
Sarasate - Introduction & Tarantella
Tzenko Minkin - Aria & Toccata
Encore: surprise!
Join us for an outdoor post-concert reception in the courtyard!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 3pm
MOORINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
971 Harbour Dr., Naples FL 34103
Limited half capacity attendance.
Socially distanced seating every other pew.
Outdoor reception post-concert.
STUDENT TICKETS ARE COMPLIMENTARY
(text 239-465-8132 to reserve)
Ticket price is $50 (or pay-what-you-can, min.$20)
Tickets include concert and reception.

Salon 3/2022
​Schubert 
​Celebration

Monday, 4pm
February 28
2022
Randal Scarlatta, baritone
Daniela Shtereva, violin
Milana Strezeva, piano
Andrew Armstrong, piano
Celebrating Schubert's 225th birthday with music for voice, piano and violin.  First performance for Arts Planet of the winner of Das Schubert Lied International Competition in Vienna - baritone Randall Scarlata.
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​Program includes:
Fantasy for Piano 4 hands, Songs for Baritone and Piano (Goethe & Leitner), Rondo Brillant for Violin & Piano.
MONDAY, February 28, 4pm
MOORINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
971 Harbour Dr., Naples FL 34103
Limited half capacity attendance.
Socially distanced seating every other pew.
Outdoor reception post-concert included.
$55 per person 
(or pay-what-you-can, min.$25, if a discount is needed)
Student tickets are complimentary with advance reservation - text 239-465-8132.
Past Performances:


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​Salon 1/2022:
​Artistic crossroad
Peled-Carlson-Satinsky

​January, 8, 2022, 3pm

Amit Peled,
​cello
Alexandra Carlson,
piano
Adam Satinsky, cello
Cellist AMIT PELED is an avid professor at the renowned Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. But his successful career did not begin there... Originally from Israel, Amit lived a dream and immigrated to the United States. His life took another dimension when he received the privilege to perform on the instrument of legendary cello master - Pablo Casals! 

For his Naples debut, Amit will be joined by pianist Dr. Alexandra Carlson and Naples Philharmonic principal cellist Adam Satinsky. The artistic crossroad of these acclaimed artists will bring life to some familiar and some unfamiliar to Naples audience works:

Hayu Laylot: An Israeli Song
J. S. Bach: Suite No.1:
Prelude; Sarabande; Gigue
Joachim Stutschewsky: Hassidic Sonata
David Popper: Tarantelle
G. F. Handel: Sonata for two cellos: Largo

Saturday, January 8, 2022
Moorings Presbyterian Church
791 Harbour Dr, Naples, FL 34103
Doors open 2:30pm
Concert begins at 3pm
Ample distanced seating available
Tickets include post-concert outdoor refreshments
For student complimentary tickets call /text 239-465-8132

SPEAKING HOPE - exhibit
& live music

Saturday,
​October 16
​5-7pm
JOIN US FOR A VIBRANT AND COLORFUL 
​GIFT TO THE COMMUNITY!
​
UNITED ARTS COUNCIL and ARTS PLANET present
"SPEAKING HOPE"
- an art exhibit by
CARRI COLVIN
MAUREEN GOLGATA
​TRISH HENKEL

with live music and reception ​
to revive light & hope in our lives
and celebrate the new location of United Arts Council!

967 4th Avenue North, Naples FL
Saturday, October 16, 5-7pm
Live classical music by Arts Planet
Drinks and hors d'oeuvres by Bodega Olé
5:30-6pm - presentation of the artists
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CARRI COLVIN: Create from the heART

Carri’s "Scratch the Surface" series shows a gilded canvas torn wide open to reveal something beautiful emerging from the darkness. Brushes with hardship can become strokes of inspiration and hope on our  life’s canvas. With picture, sculpture, and story Carri Colvin shares her love of nature and  her passion to inspire others to live with hope.
MAUREEN GOLGATA is a classically trained artist, whose recent body of work explores metamorphosis and the dichotomous essence of life. Her paintings foreground beauty and light against darkness, resulting in bold expressions, both turbulent and poetically rhythmic that question what it means to be human and our role in the natural world.
​
Maureen will be exhibiting with Cube Art Fair, NFT Edition during Art Basel Miami 2021 this December.​
TRISH HENKEL: Nature and faith meets texture and color.

The movement, colors, and forms in her abstract art help to evoke emotion focusing on finding a sense of peace and tranquility. When focusing on positive things with intention, our bodies and minds can be at peace; "SPEAKING HOPE"  is encouragement into our lives.
 This is a ​COMPLIMENTARY EVENT
sponsored by UAC & Arts Planet. Capacity is in compliance with CDC guidelines. Limited indoor seating available; some outdoor seating, weather permitting. Masks and social distancing are encouraged and appreciated. RSVP at info@uaccollier.org is recommended to help prepare sufficient supplies.
JOIN US FOR A COLORFUL AND VIBRANT
​ARTISTIC EMERSION!

Design District Art Nights 

Infuse your senses:
​Art / Music / Tapas & Drinks
967 4th Avenue North, Naples FL
​5:30-6:30 pm

Happy Hour Serenades

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER SCHEDULE:
November 15-30 - art exhibit "Speaking Hope"
December 1-31 - art exhibit "Let Nature Sing"
​November 15, "Angelic Strings"
Daniela Shtereva, violin; Richard Fleisher, harp
November 22, "Family Harmony"
Ashley Leigh, clarinet; Jeff Leigh, violin
November 29, "Jazz with the Boss"
Glenn Basham, violin; Mike Blasucci, guitar
December 6, "Tame the Divas"
Marry Stolper, flute; Daniela Shtereva, violin
December 13, "Jazz Trio"
Glenn Basham & friends
​December 20, "Gipsy Jazz"
Jeff Leigh, violin; Richard Battaglia, guitar
December 27, "Christmas in France"
Richard Fleisher, harp, Daniela Shtereva, violin
JANUARY 10
Jazz Duo - Rebecca Richardson & Dan Heck
JANUARY 24
Meet the Bassoon! Groyon & Marcy, bassoon & cello
FEBRUARY 7
Bluegrass in the Gallery! "Paddle faster" & Basham
FEBRUARY 21
"Tango Day" with DeSalvo, piano, Cimarusti, accordion, & Shtereva, violin
MARCH 14
Dan Heck Jazz Trio with Kevin Mauldin & Bill Peterson
MARCH 21
St. Patrick's Day Continues!
Irish music for Voice, Violin & Accordion
MARCH 28
Strings Eleganza: Toni Innaimo, cello, Daniela Shtereva, violin
Summer hours:
​Happy Hour Serenades
Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm
@ UAC Gallery
​967 4th Avenue North, Naples FL
MAY 9
"Bluegrass Returns"
Duo Paddle Faster with Bass
​MAY 16
"Violin Favorites & Premiers!"
Jeff Leigh, violin
MAY 23
"The American Songbook"
Tom Cimarusti, keyboard & accordion
Stephanie Lorenz, voice​
5:30pm - Doors open.
Check in & enjoy the outdoor bar with cava, wine, non-alcoholic beverages & charcuterie by Bodega Olé. Meet the UAC artists and view their exhibit.
6pm - 6:30pm - Live Music Serenade 
in an intimate setting with an interactive approach. Jazz, Classical, Blue Grass - see the schedule above!
LIMITED HALF CAPACITY ATTENDANCE
25 SEATS WITH DISTANCING
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
25$ a person 
(or "Pay-What-You-Can", minimum $15, for those who need a discount)
Ticket holders receive 20% discount at Bodega!
Free Community Day
Monday, May 30, 12-6 pm
@ UAC Gallery
​967 4th Avenue North, Naples FL
To celebrate the 1st season of 20 
​Happy Hour Serenades
& commemorate
Memorial Day
​Please join us for an open house day of art, conversation,  music, complimentary food & drinks & a raffle for free tickets to upcoming Arts Planet concerts!
Meet the artists featured at the current exhibition and enjoy a question & answer conversation.

United Arts Council Gallery
967 4th Avenue North, Naples FL
​12pm to 6pm​
LAST CHANCE TO SEE THE MAY EXHIBITION:
"TWO J's & a K"
JACKIE ZORN, JOAN SONNENBERG,
​KYLE SONNENBERG
Cash donations will benefit the United Arts Council. 

Season 2020/2021:

Eclectic Mother's
Day
​Tribute

Saturday May 8, 3pm
​Naples Art Center

Join us for our Mother's Day tribute! An eclectic student & teacher recital, combined with arts & crafts opportunity for our guests with children. This is a unique occasion for talented Naples music students to perform on stage with their teachers! You will hear music for violin, harp, piano, voice and more. 
​
SEATING IS LIMITED TO 50 PEOPLE.
MASKS AND DISTANCING APPLIED.
FOR COMPLIMENTARY ATTENDANCE USE CODE
​"MAY 8 DISCOUNT" AT CHECK OUT

Naples Art center, 585 Park St.
​Naples FL 34102, #239-262-6517

The Question        

February 27, 3pm
​Moorings Church
"Pay What You Can" pandemic gift to the community!
SEATING IS LIMITED.
PANDEMIC CAPACITY IS REDUCED TO 30%.
SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MASKS APPLIED. 
Pianist? Accompanist? Collaborative pianist?
How do we best address a pianist?
​Come and learn the answers to these questions with our acclaimed guest artist Andrew Armstrong - a frequent performer at Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center. Andrew is also often seen as the preferred chamber music partner for Grammy winning violinist, James Ehnes.  Arts Planet will be privileged to premiere Andrew's first public performance in Naples, FL. In partnership with violinist Daniela Shtereva, the artists will present works for violin and piano and look for an answer to "the question".
Program: 
Liszt - Waldesrauschen
Debussy - Claire de Lune
Ravel - Alborada del Gracioso
Saint-Saëns - Havanaise
Poulenc - Sonata for violin and piano
​Kroll - Banjo and Fiddle

3pm, February 27, 2021

Moorings Presbyterian Church,
​featuring their rare 9 foot FAZIOLI grand piano
791 Harbour Dr., Naples FL, 34103

"Pay What You Can" pandemic gift to the community!
SEATING IS LIMITED. 
PANDEMIC CAPACITY IS REDUCED TO 30%.
SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MASKS APPLIED. ​

The Premiere
November 14, 2020
Astral artist, Thomas Mesa, arrives in Naples to premiere a work composed during the pandemic in 2020! Naples audience will be the first to have a chance and hear it LIVE and in person!
​
Joined by violinist Daniela Shtereva, the duo will honor their dear friend and recently departed board member, Alfred Arbogast. The program will surprise you with unfamiliar works by Beethoven and Kodaly!
EVENT FORMAT UPDATES:
  • ​Program and discussion is about 60 minutes
  • Followed by prosecco and refreshments outdoors 
  • Seating indoors will be 6 feet apart 
  • Masks will be available and indoors' use will be applied. 
  • Disinfecting wipes and sprays will be available throughout. Seating is limited to 25 slots, or 40 chairs maximum to accommodate couples.
  • Ticket sales are final, the price includes all fees, the concert and refreshments.
  • ​We encourage ONLINE ticket sales to reduce any physical contact at the event.
  • By attending, you voluntarily assume all risks related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

3pm, November 14, 2020
At The Knickerbocker of Naples
​2225 23rd Street SW, Naples FL 34117
Arts Planet expresses deepest gratitude to Richard Tooke and Charles Marshall, whose support makes this program possible. Happy 60th anniversary!

Season 2019/2020:

A gift to the community - 

VIRTUAL July 4th concert 

PART I: CLASSICAL AND POPULAR
1. Dvorak: String quartet op.96, "The American"
- Vivace ma non troppo
2. Greeting from the Artistic Director
3. Joplin: The Entertainer (1902)
4. Copland: Hoe-Down from "Rodeo"
5. Arlen/Harburg: "Over The rainbow"
6. Bernstein: Selections from "West Side Story":
Somewhere, Maria, America
7. Sousa - Washington Post March
​Guest performers: Daniela Shtereva, violin; Sania Derevianko, violin; Courtney Filner, viola; Antonio Innaimo, cello
PART II: JAZZ
​Guest performers: Glenn Basham, violin; Kevin Mauldin, bass; Michael Blasucci, guitar.

Tchaikovsky Competition Prizewinners 2019

Zlatomir Fung, cello
​Photo: Jung Huang
Ansel Norris, trumpet
​Photo: Hannah Olson
Milana Strezeva, piano
​Photo:
​Raniero Tazzi
An amazing opportunity to hear the Naples debut of the first-prize cello winner, as well as Naples' own prizewinner in brass! Joined by Juilliard alumni and Grand Piano Series co-founder, Milana Strezeva. In addition to the Russian themed drinks and food, you will be able to hear music that has not been performed in Naples before. The program includes: Neruda Trumpet Concerto, Arensky Four Pieces for cello, op. 56 , Songs by Copland, Schumann and Tchaikovsky, Tsintsadze Pieces on Folk Themes for cello, Brandt Concertpiece for trumpet, Mendelssohn D minor Piano trio I mvt, with Daniela Shtereva, violin.

3pm, February 8, 2020

At the Knickerbocker of Naples

Anniversaries:
Martinu & Vladigerov

Photo: Daniil Rabovsky
Photo: Kerstin Claudia
Our event will begin with prosecco and refreshments. We will follow up with an hour long program of music, most of which will be performed for the first time in Naples! Our local artist, Naples Philharmonic violinist and competition winner, Daniela Shtereva, will collaborate with guest pianist 
Prof. Daniela Dikova - Associate professor from the National Music Academy in Bulgaria. We will finish with conversation and authentic Bulgarian food!
Program: Martinu Sonata in C major, Sonata no. 3, Vladigerov - Song, Waltz, Caress, Rachenitza and bonus works!
Tickets are non refundable and they include drinks, concert and food. We accept cards, checks, cash. For questions or children under 21, call 239-465-8132 to make arrangements.

3pm, January 18, 2020

At the Knickerbocker of Naples