Best Bets: June 9, 2006

TODAY and SATURDAY

'Much Ado About Naples'

Betsy Bennett and Rick Compton open their new original satire at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. While paying homage to Shakespeare, the two-act musical, which also stars Erin McLaughlin and Mark McClellan, tells the story of a developer who strives to replace all that's green. Tickets are $15. Performances are also scheduled for June 16 and 17, June 23 and 24, June 30 and July 1. Information: 213-3058

SUNDAY

Full Moon Kayak Tour

GAEA Guides of Fort Myers will lead a tour from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday, leaving from Dog Beach, 8600 Estero Blvd., Bonita Beach. Cost is $40; reservations required. Information: (239) 694-5513.

TUESDAY

'Summer Stars'

Mezzo soprano Janelle McCoy of Naples stars in this Naples Opera Society concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Norris Center, 775 Eighth Ave. S. Donations welcome. Information: 598-6110

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY

Free family movies

"Wallace and Gromit" (rated G) and "Lemony Snicket" (rated PG) will be shown at 10 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Regal Hollywood 20, 6006 Hollywood Drive, Naples. Free admission. Information: 597-9494

WEDNESDAY through FRIDAY

Enchanted Lunchtime Theatre

Center Stage Productions will perform "Rapunzel" at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday through Friday at the Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. The musical fairy tale will star Emily Morgan as Rapunzel, Alex Duckworth as the Prince, Kay Francis as the witch and Val White as the storyteller and Simon the valet. Shows will also take place June 21-23 and 28-30. Tickets are $8. Information: 213-3058

THURSDAY

Thursdays on Third

Naples' Third Street South shopping district will feature live entertainment, including the Sistas and Steve Fenttiman, from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Free. Information: 261-8936

CONTINUING

New exhibit at Naples Museum

Naples Museum of Art is showcasing a new exhibit, "Recent and Contemporary Art: Selections from the Permanent Collection," which features a variety of rarely seen art by important artists of the late 20th century. The ecletic show includes paintings, drawings, sculpture and installation art by artists including Robert Rauschenberg, Nam June Paik, Jim Dine, Byron Browne, José de Creeft, Thomas Shannon and Romero Britto. The exhibit can be seen from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, through July 30. The museum is located at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for students. Information: 597-1900 or www.thephil.org