City Manager's Bi-Weekly Report Volume 2 | Issue 11 | August 2018 | Page 16

Feature Story Sarah Prohaska Communications Manager Free Friday Concert Series: Big Pine Band PORT ST. LUCIE – One of the City’s top strategic goals is to provide “culture, nature and fun activities,” and the Port St. Lucie Civic Center has created a new monthly, free concert series that will provide entertaining nights out for all ages. The Free Friday Concert Series Pilot Pr ogram at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center is guaranteed to happen rain or shine either outside the Civic Center at Village Square Stage or inside the Emerald Ballroom. Participants will enjoy the free concert, arts and craft vendors, food for purchase and a fully stocked cash bar. This event is presented and catered by the Civic Center’s South Florida Carefree Catering. Festivities begin will at 6 p.m. with an opening band. Grab a bite to eat and kick back after a long week and enjoy your Port St. Lucie neighbors. On August 17 at 7:30 pm, Big Pine Band will hit the stage with a big southern sound. More than 500 people attended the first concert on July 20. The Port St. Lucie Civic Center plans to offer the Free Friday Concert Series Pilot monthly throughout this year as both indoor and outdoor space is available. There is no charge for entry or parking. Should the event be held indoors due to inclement weather, please note that the Civic Center does not permit food and beverage to be brought into the facility. There will be food and beverages available for purchase. Vendor spaces are available for $25 per 10' x 10' booth space, including tax. Spaces are limited. The Civic Center will provide tables and chairs; the vendor must provide the tent, lighting and extension cords. Download the vendor sign-up form online. Questions about becoming a vendor should be directed to the Civic Center staff at (772) 807-4488. 16