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Making History More Fun - More Available - More Meaningful
Underwritten by Naples Cultural Landscape
A Fund of the Community Foundation of Collier County | |
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| Hello Backyard History Lovers,
We have been working very hard to promote the magic in this place we call home and look forward to sharing our news with you.
Our very own Dr. Lois Bolin is now on of the Economic Development Council's Board of Directors (EDC) and the Advisory Board of the Naples International Film Festival (NIFF).
NBYH wil host the kickoff off for Virginia Saalman childrens' book on the Everglades called Kroopenpopper, illustrated by legally blind artist, Patty Jones on Saturday, November 21. There will be a Meet & Greet for Ms Jones and Ms Saalman on Friday, November 20 at the The Lighthouse of Collier at Bayfront.
Our two exhibits in the Birthplace of Naples, Third Street South will have two companion exhibits coming January 2010. Tin City will host the "History of the Working Waterfront ". Bayfront will host the "History of the Tamiami Trail". More to come.
November 11th is Veteran Day and we will be at Cambier Park at 10 AM. We welcomed to opportunity to play a small role in honoring our Veterans on November 14th. Fred J. Koenekamp, ASC, Director of Photography for Patton and American Society of Cinematographers Lifetime Achievement Award winner will be in attendance. (SEE BELOW)
This will also be the first time the Naples Women's Club will be recognized as the organization that spearheaded the Veteran Memorial in Cambier Park in 1984 - making it the first Veterans Memorial in Collier County. Now that is noteworthy!
Our Christmas Parade is Tuesday, December 8th and NBYH is assisting with the theme and new format. The Theme is : "The Magic of Christmas Past" and judging the entries will be Old-Timers who helped to create the magic in this place we call home: Duke Turner, Mary Watkins, Merle Harris, Jean Walker Humphries, Eddie Frank and more!
Gingerbread Decorating contest between local restaurants begins November 23rd.
Its hard to believe that 2010 is just around the corner. We look forward to the potential and possibilities that this new year and season will bring for us all.
Lal & Lois |
HELP - PHOTOS FOR REFERENCE NEEDED
The Old Naples Building (circa 1921)
Third Street S. & Broad Ave S.
Formerly Fantozies (and 20 + other things)
NBYH has been asked to assist in the research to find originial photos to see what the original structure of this last remaining treasure looked like.
Call 594-2978 if you have any information that can help to preserve this last remaining building in the Historic District of Old Naples. |
Florida History Fair (FHF)
NBYH brought The Florida History Fair (FHF), a twenty year old competition, to Collier County for the first time last year taking one (1) student to Tallahassee. This year, thanks to our new Collier Coordinator, John Heers, History Chair at Seacrest County Day School, we have 148 students preparing to participate. Several Public Schools are ready to sign on. We can see Collier County at National History Day - one day.- maybe sooner than we thought. Thanks John! You have made history.
Got History? You bet your sweet bippie we do! |
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NBYH Host Site for the
Naples International Film Festival (NIFF)
Invitation Only - VIP Party
"A Salute to Film History in the Making"
In 1988 the EDC publicly recognizes the film production industry as an economic development industry and the State of Florida designates the EDC as the official Collier County Film Commission. In 1999, the Marco Island Film Festival expanded the horizons of film in Collier County until 2005.
In 2009, NIFF shot beyond that horizon with its successful
three day festival this past weekend with many of its
films shown to a sold out crowd only.
Friday, November 6th, NBYH hosted
a special evening with two special guest.
Fred J. Koenekamp, ASC - 2005 Lifetime Achievement Recipient from
the American Society of Cinematography. HIs movies include Patton, Papillion, Towering Inferno, for which he received an Academy Award
We dont have room to add the other 200 films to his credit.
Steven Humphry Bogart was also our other special guest.
"Here's looking at you kid."
David Frelick of Alpha Media Inc. served as our interviewer as Ken Olson served as the "man behind the lens" - the place Mr. Koenekamp is used to being.
Two legacies meet for the first time. |
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How Much is One Full Swoop?
How many times in our lives do we get a chance to connect to a loved one, do something for a friend and give a gift to your community all in one full swoop? I never really knew what a "full swoop" was until this past weekend when NBYH had the distinct honor to host one of film's legends at the VIP Invitation Only Reception for the Naples International Film Festival.
Kathy Guyitt of Design Tech of SWFL, a long time friend of Lois Bolin brought her father, the legendary cinemotographer, Fred J Koenekamp, to be NBYH's honored guest.
On November 11, at Cambier Park the Collier County Veterans Council will honor Veterans Day. Fred, a Veteran will be there. So will his daughter, Kathy, and her husband, Dennis, who are both also Veterans.
On November 14th, at the Mercado Silverspot Cinema, a special BlueRay Widescreen viewing of Patton, for which Fred received an Academy Award nomination, will be shown in honor of our Veterans.
It begins at 11 AM with lunch, followed by the film, a Q & A and birthday cake reception afterwards in honor of Veterans Day, Patton's Birthday and coincidentally Fred's birthday as well - a November 11th tribute.
This event is graciously underwritten by Kathy and Dennis Guyitt.
So in one full swoop, a friend received a favor, a group of film buffs met a legacy, our VETS were paid a most deserving tribute and a daughter got to show off her Dad, re-connect with him after her Mom's recent death of a few months ago.
So how much is one full swoop? I reckon it pretty close to a bushel and a peck - which is about how much Kathy loves her Dad.
NOTE: At this time the movie is sold out but if you'd like to come for cake, call Kathy at 949-2455. | |
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Dr. Lois Bolin
Under Cover Historian
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Got Gingerbread - Got Christmas Spirit?
You will on November 23rd at the Third Street South Festival of Lights. Join us for our 2nd Annual Giant Gingerbread Decorating contest.
CMON will again join us in hosting the Children's Cookie Decorating & Gingerbread Christmas Ornament making for the
NBYH Christmas Tree.
A look at last year's winners:
TOMMY BAHAMAS'
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
LAFAYETTE
HONORABLE MENTION
THE DOCK AT CRAYTON COVE
HISTORY AMBASSADOR AWARD
It' a "Gingerbread Throwdown" this year!
Don't miss the chance to cast your vote for the People's Choice Award ! |
Want to feel connected to the magic of this place we call home? Volunteer.
Not only will you be safeguarding local history - you will be making history!
(239) 594-2978 |
| The passion for our mission fills us with the energy to seek the potentials and possibilities to sustain history. Yet we could not do what we do, if it were not for those who appreciated,
understood and supported our mission.
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Joan Fleischmann Tobin
Community Foundation of Collier County
Tin City ~ Bayfront
Big Cypress Market Place ~
Third Street Merchants Association
Lorenzo Walker Insittute
The Camiler Family
Doris Reynolds, City Historian
The City of Naples
Cruise Naples
Mary Watkins
Naples Beach and Golf Hotel
Conservancy of SWFL Dennis Guyitt Photography
The Education Foundation
Children's Museum of Naples
Lavern Norris Gaynor
Art Ullmann ~~ Frank Russen
Marine Industry Association
Sea Salt ~ Hinson Studios
Stoney's Restauarnt Design Tech of SWFL | |
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