Mercato First Fridays Goes Caribbean
Posted by briank | Mercato, Naples, Shopping Centers, SWFL News | Posted on July 27th, 2010
Sounds of the Caribbean will fill the air at First Fridays on August 6 at Mercato’s Summer Reggae Concert! Join us from 6-9pm, as the streets of Mercato play host to the monthly street party.
On the main stage, across from The Pub, enjoy the island sounds of Pieces. Lead vocalist and Jamaican-born Sanjah Bailey has been performing since the young age of 10 and formed her first band at age 14, entertaining crowds throughout Jamaica. Pieces is comprised of seasoned musicians who have performed all over Southwest Florida. August 6 is a celebration in itself for Jamaica as they celebrate Independence Day. Jamaica acquired its independence from the British colonial powers on August 6, 1962.
Cool Runnings Duo perform their R&B and Top 40 hits next to Swim ‘n Sport, and inside Whole Foods, enjoy summer wine sampling for $10 and live entertainment.
First Fridays also kicks off “Restaurant Week”, which runs through August 12 with special offerings at Mercato restaurants. Don’t miss this appetizing offering to experience Mercato’s diverse restaurants. Log onto mercatoshops.com to learn more.
Mercato is the ultimate destination for shopping, dining and business. From the latest fashions to furniture for the home and a full service computer shop, Mercato has it all! Stores include Bobby Chan, Books-A-Million, Byte Shop/Style, Coldwater Creek, Gigi’s Children’s Boutique, Jos. A. Banks, Pandora, Signatures, Simply Natural, Spectacles, Sportalm, Swim ‘n Sport, Sur La Table, and Z Gallerie. Diverse eating includes AZN Cuizine, Bravo! Cucina Italiana, McCormick & Schmick’s, Piola, Pure Urban Oasis, Stage 62 Deli, The Pub, Whole Foods Market and Yogurbella. Silverspot Cinema brings the latest Hollywood films and independent shorts to its 11-screen theatre with leather seating and state-of-the-art sound. Blue Martini features over 25 superior martinis and a Tapas menu.
Located on 52-acres at the intersection of U.S. 41 North and Vanderbilt Beach Road, Mercato is a premier lifestyle community offering the finest in condominium living at The Strada at Mercato together with the best in shopping, dining and entertainment, all in one location. Summer operational hours are Monday – Saturday 10 – 7pm; Sunday Noon – 5pm. Free covered parking. For more information, 239.403.2204 or mercatoshops.com.