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Lunch, Listen and Learn


Series subscriptions available at a discounted price through September 15:
$246 (regular price $282)

Single tickets available beginning September 16: $47 per lunch

Lunch Reservations

Please call patron services at 239-597-1900 or visit the box office.

 

Take a deep dive behind the scenes of Artis—Naples and enjoy a music-filled meal as part of the Friends of Artis—Naples Lunch, Listen and Learn events. Each includes a short performance, lunch in the Sharon and Timothy Ubben Event Space and a presentation by a member of the Artis—Naples leadership team.

Tickets for the Lunch, Listen and Learn series are available to Friends of Artis—Naples at the Premier level and above. If you are not yet giving at this level and would like to receive access to these exciting events, please contact the development department for more information at 239-254-2644 or friends@artisnaples.org.

2025-26 Luncheons
Doors open at 11:30am, with lunch and programs at noon.

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Listen: Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
  Aguila — Selections from Woodwind Quintet No. 2
Learn: Alice Van Arsdale, Vice President of Development and Communications
Title: What’s in a Season Theme? America 250: E Pluribus Unum—Out of Many, One

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Listen: Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
  J. F. Peter — String Quintet No. 1 in D Major
Learn: Manuel López-Gómez, Associate Conductor and Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Director
  Dave Aulenbach, Director of Education and Community Engagement
Title: Mentoring and Instructing Youth Musicians at Artis—Naples

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Listen: Members of the Naples Philharmonic Chorus perform holiday favorites
Learn: Courtney McNeil, Director and Chief Curator of The Baker Museum
Title: Exploring Tamara de Lempicka at The Baker Museum

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Listen: Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
Learn: Brandon Robertson, Director of the Naples Philharmonic Youth Jazz Orchestra
Title: Inspiring the Next Generation of Jazz Musicians

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Listen: Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
  Beethoven — Selections from String Quartet in C Major, Op. 59. No. 3
Learn: Q&A with Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic, moderated by David Filner, Executive Vice President of Artistic Operations
Title: A Musician’s Journey

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Listen: Jodie DeSalvo, piano
  Beethoven — Selections from Piano Trio, Op. 70, No. 1, "Ghost"
Learn: Artis—Naples Vice President of Marketing and Sales
Title: Selling a Season – Looking ahead to 2026-27!

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