Holiday Festivities Continue at Mercato
Posted by briank | Mercato, Naples, Shopping Centers, SWFL News, The Lutgert Companies | Posted on December 6th, 2010
Rounding out Mercato’s December events is the Holiday Stroll on the 18th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A festive snow show, photos with Santa, face painting and more will be enjoyed by all. The Shy Wolf Sanctuary will be on site; for a nominal donation, have your photo taken with one of the wolves. Enjoy live musical entertainment by the band, “Mark Vee” and duo, “Jack Pot”.
Guitarist, Marc Vee, formed the band in 2000. Mark, a versatile musician, plays styles encompassing jazz, pop, funk, blue and rock and roll. Band members include lead vocals, Carolyn Bronson; bass and vocals, Stew Melcher; drums and vocals, Mark Siracusa, and keyboard player, Matt Baxley. Mark Vee has played professionally since the age of 14, and studied music at the University of Miami.
Jack Pot is a duo, formed in the 90s, performing extensively from Michigan to Florida. C. Sharp is the spokesperson, lead singer and percussionist, and Zip Schneider plays the keyboards and vocals. Schneider uses his experience in programming to make the duo sound like a full-size band.
Making a repeat performance, Dance City Productions will present three performances under the direction of owner and head instructor, Erika Dinesen. A talented group of dance students, from age three to adult, will perform a mixed repertoire including “Kinder” hip-hop, jazz, Zumba, tumbling, ballet and tap. A drawing will be held for a chance to win a stay at the studio’s summer performing arts camp.
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.