Artegon Marketplace Sets the Stage for Week-Long First Anniversary Celebration
FREE ADMISSION FESTIVITIES INCLUDES AMPED UP
SIGNATURE EVENTS, CONCERT WITH SUPERSTAR RECORDING ARTISTS, FUN FOR ALL AGES … AND
A REAL HOUSEWIFE OF NEW JERSEY
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 10, 2015) – Artegon Marketplace has unveiled a week-long line-up of free admission festivities and amped
up signature events to celebrate its first anniversary and transformation into Orlando’s
most eclectic, diverse and truly original shopping, culinary and entertaining destination.
Artegon’s
Anti-Ordinary First Anniversary Spectacular kicks off on Monday, November
16 with a free wine stroll and tasting
of more than 10 varieties of vino with a special guest appearance by one of the Real Housewives of New Jersey;
continues nightly with special events for every age, from a movie night to
family food truck rally; and culminates on Saturday, November 21 with a free live concert hosted by Orlando
hometown favorite, Joey Fatone from the legendary boyband N’SYNC. Here’s the week’s
line-up; pop the champagne and let’s get this party started!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER
16, 6-9 P.M. Sip.Stroll.Shop.
Cheers to Artegon’s anniversary!! During this signature event, Wine Stroll guests will meander by wine
tasting stations scattered throughout the entire center. Shoppers can sample
more than 10 varieties paired with bite-sized morsels that perfectly enhance
each wine – all for free (while
supplies last). Sip and stroll through the center while enjoying live Jazz and
Flamenco music. As you’re sauntering from station to station, you might just
bump into New Jersey Housewife
Melissa Gorga! Be among the first 150 shoppers in line at the anniversary
edition of the Wine Stroll and
receive a commemorative Artegon-embossed stemless wine glass. Do a little
shopping. Earn free movie tickets.See
you Monday.
The ARTegon
Co-op is popping up at Artegon Marketplace. 6-9 P.M. An anti-ordinary art-oriented pop-up shop is celebrating its
arrival at Artegon through an Opening Gala, spearheaded by Orlando’s own Justin
Skip Skipper and Chris Tobar Rodriguez. Opening festivities involve appetizing
foods and bubbly drinks (while supplies last) plus live music by DJ BMF.Join the celebration of #AntiOrdinary #art
#cooppopupshop
TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 17, 5-7 P.M. The Art of Beer
Craft beers have tapped into
America’s love of suds. The celebration continues on Tuesday with the
anniversary edition of The Art of Beer.
Sample and savor more than 10 styles of Florida craft beers (while supplies
last). The first 150 guests in attendance will enjoy their brewskis from a
commemorative Artegon-embossed glass mug. Use the mug to try out one, three or
all 10 of the craft beers. What else goes well with beer? Food and music! Enjoy
discounted meals from Artegon food vendors while kicking back to the Smoking
Torpedoes. Real Radio 104.1 talk show host favorite Dirty Jim will make an
appearance and give away prizes to local loyal fans. And that’s not all. Former
Orlando Magic basketball player Nick Anderson will be there. See you
Tuesday.
WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 18, 6:30-10:30 P.M. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2
Come watch the most eagerly awaited movie of the year and celebrate the
Cinemark Theatre’s renovation at Artegon Marketplace. Check out The Hunger Games: Mockingjay: Part 2 at Cinemark Artegon. Let the battle commence on
an extra-large, ceiling-to-ceiling screen with custom sound, all in the comfort
of stadium seating. Stay tuned to see how you can win tickets to a sneak
preview of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay
Part 2 before the entire country sees it. (Attendance limited to contest
winners.) Visit
www.Artegon.com for details. See you Wednesday.
THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 19, 11 A.M. – 8 P.M. Prize Day, All Day
As a “Thank You” to everyone who’s made Artegon
Marketplace the area’s most eclectic, diverse and truly original shopping,
culinary and entertaining venue, the center is giving away prizes every hour on
the hour from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to lucky shoppers. Prizes include gift cards to
a number of Artegon’s new retailers and artisans, free meals at the center’s eateries,
free movie passes – and other unexpected surprises throughout the day. In order
to win the prizes, shoppers must be present. See you Thursday.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER
20, 5-9 P.M. Food Truck Family Night
Bring the entire family to Food Truck Family Night on Friday and taste
the offerings of local gourmet food trucks, with selections cooked fresh right
on the spot. Shoppers who spend $20 or more during the eventwill receive a $5 Food Truck Buck to
spend at any food truck of their choice that evening. Enjoy meet-and-greet
opportunities with mascots UCF’s Knightro, Solar Bears’ Shades, Orlando Magic’s
Stuff, three Orlando Predators dancers, and Orlando City’s street team. See you
Friday.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 11. A.M. -
9 P.M. Artegon’s Festival of Music
The
grand
finale of Artegon’s Anti-Ordinary
Anniversary Week Spectacular is Artegon’s
Festival of Music, including all-time favorites and up-and-coming recording
artists and entertainers. The entire community is invited to experience the
stylings of the following recording superstars and entertainers at this free concert. The celebration kicks off
at 11 a.m. with local entertainers, followed by a DJ getting everyone into the
groove at 4 p.m. and headliners at 5 p.m. Sample from a variety of food trucks
presented by Food Truck Crazy. Shoppers who spend $20 or more during the event will receive a $5 Food Truck Buck to
spend at any food truck of their choice that evening. Meet and greets with
select artists will be available. Check out
Artegon Marketplace’s
website and
Facebook events page for dates, times and details.See you Saturday.
SAMANTHA
MUMBA
Samantha Mumba is an Irish singer and
actress whose hit single Gotta Tell You
reached the Top 10 in the United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland in
2000.Her album Gotta Tell You stayed on the charts for six months and is certified
platinum with a total of four million copies sold to date. Mumba enjoyed five
more Top 10 hits in the UK and her song Baby,
Come Over peaked at 50 on the US charts.
JUDY
TORRES
Judy Torres is known as “The Queen of
Freestyle.” She scored club hits with songs such as Please Stay Tonight, Come
into My Arms, Love Story, I Love You, Will You Love Me, No Reason to Cry, and chart- topping
remake of Journey’s Faithfully. Torres
has performed non-stop to sold out crowds since the release of her first single
in 1987. In 1998, Torres joined iHeart Radio’s 103.5 FM KTU in New York as an
on-air personality.
AARON
CARTER
Aaron Carter came to fame very early in life at the age of
seven and released his first self-titled debut album at the age of 10. He was
one the biggest teenage heart throbs in the late 1990’s and in the early
2000’s. Carter’s second album Aaron’s
Party (Come Get It) put him on
the map, selling 1.5 million copies. He is set to release new music in early
2016. In addition, Carter has recently starred in the Broadway classic Fantasticks, and competed on Dancing with the Stars.
BEFORE
YOU EXIT (BYE)
This Orlando-based band consists of three brothers:
Connor, 21 (vocals/guitar); Riley, 19, (lead vocals); and Toby, 17, (vocals,
guitar).They caught the attention of
the legendary music manager Johnny Wright, who signed the group. Wright also
manages Justin Timberlake and many others. BYE was named the winners of the
Macy’s iHeart Radio Rising Star campaign, and performed at the 2014 Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day parade.BYE has had
three hit singles on the Radio Disney charts.
ROB
BASE
Part of the hip hop duo with DJ E-Z Rock, Rob Base is most
famous for his hit single It Takes two. This song was a Top 40 hit and became platinum,
along with their album. They were also known for beingpioneers of the crossover success that rap music would have in
the popular music mainstream.
JOEY FATONE (HOST)
Best known as a member of the legendary boyband N’SYNC, Joey
Fatone’s current hosting gigs include the announcer on Family Feud; Food Network’s Rewrapped; and Live Well Network’s My Family Recipe Rocks. Joey is also
guest host of the live version of The Price
is Right in Las Vegas.
Check back frequently at Artegon Marketplace’s
website and Facebook events page for updates on all anniversary week events dates, times and locations.
Talent appearances subject to change without notice.
About Artegon
Marketplace:
Artegon Marketplace Orlando is a 1.1 million-square-foot shopping
attraction and artisan marketplace that is reinventing the retail experience
for today’s discerning consumer. Located on the north end of International
Drive, Artegon caters to both local residents and visitors looking for an
eclectic, diverse and truly original shopping, culinary and entertaining
adventure. Distinguishing the retail destination is Florida’s largest daily
indoor artisan marketplace where over 165 local artisans and crafts people sell
one-of-a-kind items. Guests can also discover the area’s only Bass Pro Shops,
Ron Jon Surf Shop, Boot Barn and Gods & Monsters, plus blow their own works
of art at International Hot Glass, climb a ropes course, take in a movie at
Cinemark Theatres, sip craft beers at signature monthly events, and much more –
essentially creating their own authentic experience with every visit. For
operating hours, directions and more information, visit Artegon Marketplace Orlando (Artegon.com.) Like on Facebook and Follow
on Twitter and Instagram #AntiOrdinary
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