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Robert Wittman: “Priceless – How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World’s Stolen Treasures” - Affairs of the Arts #5
● Monday, February 6, 2012; 7:00pm
● Tickets are $40 per person
● Promenade at Bonita Bay, Space #114
● The ‘Wall Street Journal’ called him a ‘living legend’,
the ‘Times of London’ dubbed him ‘the most famous art detective in the world’. Robert Wittman, author of
the best selling book, “Priceless”, founder of the FBI’s Art Crime Team, pulls back the curtain on his
remarkable career. Rising from humble roots as the son of an antiques dealer, Wittman built a twenty-one
year law enforcement career that was nothing short of extraordinary. Armed with a scholar’s passion, a con
man’s smile, and a daredevil’s nerves, he worked undercover to catch art thieves, scammers, and black-market
traders in Paris, Philadelphia, Rio, Santa Fe and Madrid. Our spectacular evening includes wine and hors
d’oeuvres served before Robert’s lecture, and during intermission. Purchase a copy of his fascinating book
during the evening and Robert will sign and dedicate your copy.
The Amazing Race: Road Rally Scavenger
Hunt and Urban Sleuthing Adventure! - Affairs of the Arts #7
● Sunday, February 19, 2012; 2:00-5:00pm
● Tickets are $25 per person/$100 per 4 person car
● Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs
● Ready for something fun and unusual? Here’s
your chance. Each team is comprised of four people, car and camera. Teams are provided with a
list of items to find—some hard, some easy. Each item has a point value. Teams are also provided
with a list of riddles and clues to find special landmarks or locations where they receive a
token for extra points. Over one-hundred participants compete for awards and prizes as their
teams solve the riddles, collect or photo their items and have a great time. Our committee has
designed an extraordinary, fun and entertaining rally this year—an event not to be missed! Teams
begin and end at the Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs campus. Award ceremony, hors d’oeuvres
and cocktail reception for team members complete the ‘Amazing Race’ competition. Special Prizes
and Awards presented by our sponsor and Chairman.
Bonita’s Best Bridge Game!: Fourth Annual Pro-Am - Affairs of the Arts #8
● Saturday, February 25, 2012; 12:45-4:45pm
● Tickets are $50 per person
● Bonita Bay Club, Bonita Springs
● No matter how you deal them, fun is guaranteed in
every hand at this one-of-a-kind event back by popular demand. This is an opportunity for those
“kitchen bridge” players to sign up with a friend who boasts of possessing master points and become
the winning pair at this not-too-serious bridge event. To qualify as a “pro,” a player must have a
minimum of 20 master points. An “amateur” is anyone with less than 20 (preferably zero) master points.
The game is stratified so that everyone has a chance to win and is played in duplicate style. The
afternoon will kick off with some valuable bidding tips offered by Bonita Spring’s ever popular bridge
teacher, Marietta Huggard. This will be a sanctioned bridge game of 18 to 21 boards with print-outs
of the hands played. There will be a silent auction as well as an outstanding wine and cheese hospitality
table. When you sign up, don’t forget to indicate the name of your partner, request a partner or
bring your whole bridge group. Last year’s event sold out, so don’t delay! Reserve today.
American Musical Theatre: An Evening
With Judy Garland & George Gershwin - Affairs of the Arts #9
● Tuesday, February 28, 2012; 7:00-9:00pm
● Tickets are $75 per person
● Promenade at Bonita Bay, Space #114
● Beautiful and memorable songs and movies have
become timeless treasures and a special part of our history. Just mention the names Judy Garland
or George Gershwin and each of us can recall a favorite song or film. Step back in time and share
a special part of history with author and lecturer, Dr. Herbert Keyser and Bett Butler, the foremost
piano-jazz vocalist in San Antonio and South Texas. Close your eyes a moment—hear Bett’s voice fill
the room with great melodies and lyrics, and Herb as he shares the secrets and lives of the great
Judy Garland and George Gershwin—stories and music that will capture your heart, bring a tear to your
eye or a smile to your face. Gather your friends and share this memorable evening together. A lovely
light buffet and select wines will complement your extraordinary experience. And, as a special treat,
“Geniuses of the American Musical Theatre” and Bett’s new CD will be available. Two very lucky guests
will receive a copy as a precious memento.
Ellen Prager, Author: “Sex, Drugs,
and Sea Slime”- Lecture and Book Signing - Affairs of the Arts #10
● Wednesday, March 7, 2012; 7:00pm
● Tickets are $35 per person
● Promenade at Bonita Bay, Space #114
● Meet Marine Scientist, and President of
Earth2Ocean, Ellen Prager, as she takes us deep into the sea to introduce an astonishing cast of
fascinating and bizarre creatures that make the salty depths their home. From the tiny but
voracious arrow worms whose rapacious ways may lead to death by overeating, to the lobsters that
battle rivals to seduce mates, Prager not only brings to life the ocean’s odd creatures, but also
reveals the strange ways they interact as predators, as prey and in mating. “In my years of diving
and reporting below the surface of the sea, Ellen Prager has been the most effective and humorous
storyteller about life in the ocean.” Bob Woodruff, ABC News Correspondent Ellen combines science
with humor, revealing how these unique creatures have mysteries beyond our imagination. And, beyond
inspiring wonder, Prager tells why it all matters. Our health, our lives, the economy, and our
future are all inter-connected in astonishing ways. Refreshments served prior and after Ellen’s
fascinating presentation. Purchase a copy of her book, “Sex, Drugs and Sea Slime,” Ellen will
dedicate and sign your copy.
Lunch With Cleopatra - Affairs of the Arts #11
● Wednesday, March 14, 2012; 11:30am-1:00pm
● Tickets are $46 per person
● Quail West Clubhouse, Naples
● When did you first meet Cleopatra? Was it through
William Shakespeare’s Anthony and Cleopatra that the exciting temptress first came to life as she
beguiled Mark Anthony? Possibly, it was one of the great master paintings entitled “The Death of
Cleopatra,” that pulled at heartstrings as you pondered the role and reason for the asp in the final
moments of her young life. Or was it Elizabeth Taylor who first introduced the sexy, beguiling Egyptian
Queen? Yet, did we meet the real Cleopatra? Born in 69BC, Cleopatra becomes Queen of Egypt at 18, ruling
with her 10 year old brother, Ptolemy XIII. By the time she’s 21, and her brother 13, they’re feuding
and vying for power. Who enters this historic scene of a family power struggle in 48BC? None other than
the dynamic Roman General, Julius Caesar, looking to add Egypt to his conquests for Rome. And with whom
should he align his greatness—the young king or his sister? Is there any way the clever Cleopatra could
plead her own case to Caesar, himself? Barbara Rinella brings to life this formidable Queen with the keen
intellect, shrewd political instincts, appreciation for luxury and power, and her great loves and romantic
involvements. Was Cleopatra truly the principal player of the age? Oh, what a history lesson Ancient Egypt
wants to share as you meet, finally, the “real” Cleopatra!
The Mystery Dinner Theatre
Extraordinaire: “Who Shot the Director” - Affairs of the Arts #12
● Friday or Saturday, April 27 or 28, 2012; 7:00-9:00pm
● Tickets are $45 per person
● Promenade at Bonita Bay, Space #114
● IMAGINE! A shot in the dark, a scream is heard, a
detective arrives, and you are set for a fun, rollicking evening of excitement, suspense, passion,
revenge and a lot of laughs. Join us for a hilarious murder mystery performance. Our evening begins
with light hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and sparkling waters. Then, Act One sets the funny and unusual
tone for our murder event. At conclusion of Act One guests enjoy a delicious buffet dinner. During
dinner, clues are presented and discussed at tables as some of our actors visit with guests throughout
the room. Act Two is accompanied by dessert and coffee as we solve this wacky crime. Actors are our
own performing arts staff and local actors who have fine tuned this performance and crime to a great
conclusion.
"Tee Off for Kids" Golf Tournament - Affairs of the Arts #13
● Saturday, April 28, 2012; 7:30am
● Tickets are $100 per person (includes golf and cart, lunch and prizes)
● Copperleaf Golf Club, Bonita Springs
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Registration Form
● Gather up your most philanthropic foursome of friends
for 18 holes of golf, prizes, lunch and lots of fun. Contests include longest drive, closest to the hole,
hole in one and others. Following our tournament guests will share our award ceremonies and enjoy delicious
refreshments. Our 2012 Tournament takes place at beautiful Copperleaf in the
Brooks, a championchip golf course created by architect, Gordon G. Lewis. Cost: $100 per person and includes
golf and cart, lunch and prizes. Proceeds from this wonderful event benefit our community programs for
at-risk youth.
Up Close, Personal and Wild! - Affairs of the Arts #14
● Saturday, May 12, 2012; 2:00-4:00pm
● Tickets are $35 adult/$15 youth
● Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs
● Get close. No, get closer, no, even closer. This unique
event brings exotic animals, seasoned trainers and a ‘hands-on’ format that all ages love. Each visiting
Trainer provides a mini lecture about a featured animal, the animal’s role in nature and some of the
fascinating aspects of the animal’s life and particular habitat. We’ll be visited by arachnids, amphibians,
reptiles, birds and mammals. When was the last time you really got close and met, face to face, an ant eater,
maybe a lemur, or a scorpion or alligator, what about a kinkajou from the rain forest, possibly a leopard
gecko, or a ferret? Join us at the Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs. We’re bringing the Wild to you,
Up Close and Personal. After entertaining presentations by trainers, they will circulate throughout the room,
allowing us to meet, personally, each visiting wild creature. Did we say Photo Op?? This event is a great
opportunity to entertain clients and friends! Refreshments including light hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, soft
drinks and dessert treats served prior and after our ‘Up Close and Wild’ presentations.
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