Join us on November 6 from 6-10 p.m. for an exciting evening of live music, special merchant offers, raffles for prizes, and so much more!

The Jacob Jeffries four-piece band performs across from The Pub, 7-10p.m. Frequently performing in South Florida, the band features Jimmy Powers on guitar, Brian Lang on bass, Josh “Papa Bear” Connolly on drums, and Jeffries on lead vocals and keys. The Jacob Jeffries Band was named 2008’s Best Live Band by the Broward New Times, and competed and won the Florida Grammy Showcase!

Next to Whole Foods, from 6-10 p.m. one of Southwest Florida’s finest DJs, Chris Ceron, who brings all genres of music from the very formal and elegant, to the casual and upbeat party atmosphere. While you are there, don’t miss Whole Foods wine sampling, where you can swirl, sniff, sip and repeat with up to 20 selections for only $5.

Get an early start on the evening festivities and enjoy Happy Hour Specials throughout Mercato. Food and beverage discounts, savings on apparel, in store drawings, and much more. Check out Bravo from 3-6 p.m.; Beer tent at The Pub; Capital Grille 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Beer, wine and bottled water at AZN; McCormick and Schmick’s 3:30 –7 p.m., and 9 until closing specials; Blue Martini 4-7 p.m; and Piola.

During First Fridays, stop by Signatures for a chance to win a Furla handbag; Z Gallerie, 1 of 2 $50 gift cards; 15% savings at Spectacles; free gift with $75 purchase at Swim ‘n Sport; and Bobby Chan is offering a 15% discount off purchase.

To raise funds and awareness for Neighbors Helping Neighbors November recipient, Charlie Mootispaw, a raffle is being held with donations from merchants including
AZN,enter to win 1 of 4 $25 gift certificates; McCormick and Schmick’s, win 1 of 2 $20 gift certificates; Piola 20% of the proceeds from bar sales 5 - 7 pm; The Pub, $100 Gift Certificate; Whole Foods, $50; Bobby Chan, enter to win 1 of 2 $100 gift certificates; Spectacles, buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win a pair of Mercedes Benz Sunglasses valued at $284.95; Blue Martini, $100; movie passes and dinner for 4 valued at $175 from Silverspot, GiGi’s infant merchandise; $50 of select accessory from Z Gallerie; and The Pub $100 gift card.


North Naples Fire Fighters will be selling their calendars and donating 50% of the proceeds to benefit Charlie.

In only a matter of days, three year old Charlie Mootispaw’s health went from a typical childhood fever and tiredness to a diagnosis of liver cancer. Charlie, the next recipient of NHN, will be introduced to the community at Mercato First Fridays on November 6.

In July, Charlie received a live-saving liver transplant at Jackson Memorial Hospital, in Miami. He is still undergoing chemo treatments that require travel to Miami and Fort Myers. And the bills continue to mount. Some $30,000 is hoped to be raised by local volunteers, but the cost of the organ transplant will likely exceed half a million

“Neighbors Helping Neighbors” (NHN) is an offshoot of iWannahelp.net, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed for charitable involvement by means of a comprehensive website. NHN will focus its efforts to raise awareness and funds for one individual each month who is in dire financial need due to medical expenses.

Also on tap at Silverspot Cinema is the Naples International Film Festival from November 6-8. To learn more, visit, www.mercatoshops.com.

To learn more about NHN, visit, www.iWannahelp.net, where you can nominate an individual in need, make tax deductible donations or sign up to volunteer.

Mercato fronts U. S. 41 just north of Vanderbilt Beach Road. Event hours 6pm-10pm. Free covered parking. Designer furnished models at The Strada at Mercato are open Monday through Saturday from 10a.m. 8 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 8PM. 9118 Strada Place; 239.403.2204 for more information www.mercatoshops.com.