Fashion and Fun hits the streets of Mercato
Posted by briank | Mercato, Naples, Shopping Centers, SWFL News, The Lutgert Companies | Posted on December 6th, 2010
The Holiday Stroll and Fashion Show on Saturday, December 11 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. bodes an evening of high fashion, glittering snow, pictures with Santa, strolling carolers and magician, and dance.
Melody makers for the evening include Kenny Grubbs, classic and modern rock tunes, and one of Southwest Florida’s finest DJs, Chris Ceron, who brings all genres of music from formal and elegant to casual and upbeat party style.
Dance City Productions will delight audience of all ages with a talented group of dance students performing styles including “Kinder” hip-hop, jazz, Zumba, ballet and tap. Owner and head instructor, Erika Dinesen has owned and operated the studio since 2000 and now instructs 200 students. “We offer recreational dance, just for fun and exercise, and also competitive dance. Our students range in age from three to adult,” said Ms. Dinesen. “We also offer gymnastics and recently added Karate to our program.”
Ms. Dinesen, a Naples native and a graduate of Gulf Coast High School, has been a professional dancer for 13 years, performing and teaching around the world. She began her career in dance with Carnival Cruise Lines. A drawing will be held for a chance to win a stay at the studio’s summer performing arts camp.
Starting at 5:00 pm, high fashions hit the Mercato runway with outfits provided by GiGi’s Children’s Boutique, Bobby Chan, Signatures, Sportalm, Simply Natural, Swim ‘n Sport and Vogue Couture. The first sixty people will receive a fabulous “goody bag” courtesy of participating Mercato retailers.
Every Friday and Saturday evening, until Christmas Eve, from 7 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. Mercato turns into a wintry wonderland with a dazzling snow show at the tree in front of BRAVO!
For all your holiday shopping, browse the exceptional combination of shops and restaurants. Gift cards make a great stocking stuffer, so check out all the quality merchandise at Mercato shops and fine dining experiences. From the latest fashions to furniture for the home and a full service computer shop, Mercato has it all in store! Merchants include Bobby Chan, Books-A-Million, Burn, Byte Shop/Style, Charming Charlie, Coldwater Creek, Gigi’s Children’s Boutique, Jos. A. Banks, Pandora, Signatures, Simply Natural, Spectacles, Sportalm, Stilista, Swim ‘n Sport, Sur La Table, Vogue Couture, and Z Gallerie. Diverse dining 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.
The Lutgert Companies is a partner with The Barron Collier Companies in the commercial development of Mercato, and The Estuary at Grey Oaks in Naples. The company’s portfolio of residential developments includes 17 luxury high-rise condominiums on Park Shore Beach in Naples; luxury high-rise condominiums in Bonita Bay; Linville Ridge, an exclusive mountaintop golf course community in North Carolina and The Strada at Mercato. Models are open daily at The Strada. Free covered parking. For more information, 239.403.2204 or mercatoshops.com. Find us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter.