SARASOTA, FL, January 19, 2012
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Lakewood Ranch's annual celebration of the gulf coast's cultural assets, Ovation, will be held on Main Street, Saturday, February 4 beginning at 10 a.m. An interesting addition to the playbill this year will be strolling and strategically placed musicians throughout Main Street in off stage areas.
Now in its 5th consecutive year, this fun, family friendly day for the arts is a way to experience the arts in a street festival environment. Ovation is a signature event sponsored by LWR Communities LLC, one that draws enthusiasts from around the Gulf Coast and affords them the opportunity to enjoy the cultural assets of the area in a downtown setting. The local art scene will show its splendor as guests enjoy live performances from the Ovation Main Stage(s), participate in interactive booths, and browse displays from talented artisans while listening to the melodious sounds of strolling musicians provided by New Deal Entertainment of Sarasota. Attendees will be able to participate in interactive presentations or purchase season ticket packages and take advantage of special offers. All the shops, boutiques and restaurants of Main Street will be open for guests' shopping and dining pleasure. As a special treat, Polo Grill and Bar will be serving the tasty and beautiful "Encore Cocktail" for the event.
Lakewood Ranch is pleased to welcome back ongoing media sponsors: LWRLife, Around The Ranch, The Observer Group, Sarasota Herald-Tribune and the Bradenton Herald.
Last year's event brought out a few thousand spectators and planners expect the attendance to be even greater this year. Ovation has proved to be a popular event in past years, with appreciative crowds turning out to enjoy the following as well as more to be added:
- Cardinal Mooney Drama Department
- Diversity - The Voices of Sarasota
- FST Improv
- Key Chorale
- Lakewood Ranch High School Silver Stars Dance Team
- Let's Rock Sarasota
- LWR High School Drama Club
- Manatee Players Theatre
- Moving Ethos Dance Company
- PAL Sailor Circus
- Sarasota Ballet
- Sarasota Folk Club
- Sarasota Opera
- The Players Theatre
- Urban Travelers
- West Coast Black Theatre Troupe
- West Coast Civic Ballet
Because concert seating will be available at both stages and restaurants will be open, no coolers or lawn chairs please. Ample parking will be available. Overflow parking will be located on the east side of Lakewood Ranch Blvd. at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and a trolley will provide a short ride from the parking lot. Those who use the trolley will be able to hop back on at the designated pick up points and be delivered safely back to their vehicle. As this day is intended to celebrate the arts, humanities and non-profit organizations, it is brought to you by Lakewood Ranch at no cost to the organizations participating or to spectators. The festival is hosted by LWR Communities. For more information, visit lakewoodranch.com or call Rachel Gray at 941.757.1548 or Linda Gross at 941.907.9507.
For media inquiries, please contact Candice McElyea at 941.757.1546.
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