Listen to the Music!

Live Music for the Family  The Mercato Shops located at the corner of U.S. 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road offer live music on the green across for THE PUB  and PURE~URBAN OASIS the first Friday of every month.  Tomorrow they are sure to have great music that can be enjoyed by the entire family.  Bring the kids and enjoy Pizza while listening to the music.  Let the kids enjoy themself with others their own age while they run on the green and dance to the vibes.  Bring a chair or a blanket if you prefer to sit instead of stand since it is an open green that doesn't provide seating unless you choose to enjoy a cocktail or bite to eat at one of the many establishments in this area of the Mercato that offer an outdoor dining option.  You can have a full meal, a lite fare, pizza, yogurt, a burger and much more.  It is a great family activity that doesn't have to cost you a penny.  The entertainment is free.  Your only expense is if you choose to support the local businesses at Mercato that have arranged for the entertainment.  So if the weather is permitting tomorrow evening between 6 & 9 pm, why not come out with the kids and enjoy some great live music.  I have had the opportunity to listen to many of bands throughout the year and I cannot say I have heard a terrible one yet.  In fact most of them are quite good.  So why not get out and enjoy the music with friends, family or even by yourself.  What else do you have to do?

Night Time Entertainment

If you miss the live music at Mercato, you can catch some great tunes at the BLUE MONKEY located on the corner of Collier Boulevard (951) and Vanderbilt Beach Road.  You can get bite to eat, have a few cocktails, enjoy a night out with your spouse, friends, date or by yourself.  Meet some new friends or meet a group of those you already have.  Enjoy yourself!  Dance to the beat, if you choose.  The music is always great on Friday and Saturday nights.  Usually begins about 9 pm but the service can be a little off from time to time.  Just take it upon yourself to get the waitress when you can.  Once the band starts the place is a bit dark, busy and the music is awesome.  Check it out if you haven't or come out and join in the fun again if you have.  You are sure to have a great time~ even the designated driver will enjoy themself with the music being played.

Other places in Naples that often offer live entertainment are THE PEWTER MUG;  SOUTHSTREET . . .  Will talk about others in future postings.  Have a great week!