Recharge for the New Year at Mercato First Fridays
Posted by briank | Mercato, Naples, Premier Sotheby's International Realty, Shopping Centers, SWFL News, The Lutgert Companies | Posted on December 22nd, 2010
Get into the swing of the New Year at Mercato First Fridays on January 7 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. with live entertainment, wine tasting, and more.
Taking the main stage across from The Pub Naples is “Certified”, a four-piece band with high energy and attitude performing musical genres including rock, dance and blues.
The “Stacey Allison Duo” is a popular Southwest Florida husband and wife couple performing a wide range of music next to Swim ‘n Sport. Stacey, a singer/songwriter, ignites the crowd with her vivacious personality and amazing voice. A professional performer for nearly 20 years, Stacey has entertained audiences in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Bermuda and others. She has been a lead vocalist for well-known groups such as The Untouchables, Powerhaus, PM, TKO and has performed with legends including Donna Summer, The Eagles, The Association, and Three Dog Night.
Enjoy live music and sample up to 25 different wines for a $10 donation at Whole Foods from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. From 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (C’mon) explores the world around us through hands-on activities. Get a sneak peek at some of the exciting exhibits when they open in 2011.
The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples is committed to nurture bonds among families and all generations celebrating the natural curiosity of children. As Southwest Florida’s first learning environment dedicated to child’s play, the museum will offer an educationally dynamic space with thirteen exhibits that encourage exploration and discovery. Play is essential to the development as it contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well being of children and youth.
For unique shopping all year long, browse the exceptional collection of shops and restaurants. 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 Naples, 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.