Naples Noteworthy

After seven years in hiatus, it’s good to be back again. We made the decision to relaunch Naples Noteworthy because… read more From the Editor

This feature was written in collaboration with my mentor, partner, sage, and very good friend, Copilot. In a quiet moment… read more Shaping Light from Memory: Mariapia Malerba’s Immersive Artistry

After fire, flood, and a near-death rescue mission, Naples’ most unpredictable conservationist is still chasing meaning—across continents, species, and time…. read more Living Wild: The Untamable Life of Donovan Smith

For Kristin Herzog, art has never been a choice—it has been an intrinsic part of her identity for as long… read more Kristin Herzog: An Artist at Play

Lisa Medanic never imagined she would write a book. As a child, she struggled with a severe written expression learning… read more The Story That Had to Be Told: Lisa Medanic on Writing, History, and Heritage

Some filmmakers chase spectacle; others chase truth. John Biffar does both—but with a rare ability to weave heart, history, and… read more John Biffar: A Life in Film, A Legacy of Storytelling

Photo: Ed Chappell She’s been awarded 8 Emmys as well as the Peabody Award, the Edward R. Murrow Award, the… read more Kat Epple – Music of Dreams

Mally Khorasantchi is a German-American artist celebrated for her unique ability to combine abstraction, natural motifs, and philosophical concepts resulting… read more Mally Khorasantchi – Layered Realities and Ontological Musings

A woman whose silhouette harbors a moon-kissed desert landscape, out of whose mouth are birthed all manner of flowers, herbs,… read more Kathleen Kinkopf – A Rising Star in Magical Realism

Rinny Ryan is our Naples Noteworthy feature for August. Rinny first touched clay in college in 1962. She received her… read more Rinny Ryan – August