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Celebrate News Year’s Eve in style at Sarasota’s first Silent Disco! Watch the fireworks from the top of Palm Avenue Parking Garage, dance to the sounds of Israeli DJ artist Dor Dekel, and enjoy libations and hors d’oeuvres from Louies Modern. By Len Steinberg
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t’s December and you may be asking yourself: successful radio show, Line Out with Dor Dekel, on “Where did my year go?” But the far more inthe most highly-rated music radio station in Israel. teresting question to ask yourself is: “How can I The entertainment doesn’t stop there. With a start the New Year in style?” front row seat to Sarasota’s annual New Year’s Eve We’ve got the answer! fireworks display, the party will be rocking! The FedWe’re inviting you to celebrate New Year’s eration is excited to partner with Louies ModEve in high style on the rooftop of downern, which will provide several food stations town Sarasota’s Palm Avenue Parking on the rooftop where you can purchase Garage at the area’s first Silent Disco! a variety of tasty treats throughout the What’s a Silent Disco? night. And of course, don’t forget about A newer concept in the music world, the Mega Bar. a Silent Disco offers a fresh perspective Silent Disco chairs Darren and Rachel on the nightclub scene. Instead of having to Saltzberg suggest that, for an all-out blast, deal with loud music that makes it challenging consider purchasing a VIP ticket, which ento socialize, a Silent Disco offers the opportunity to sures you an open bar, lounge-style seating, and your listen and dance to your favorite music without deadvery own VIP entrance. ening your ear drums or straining your vocal chords. “What better way to salute the new year than At a Silent Disco, each guest can tune into multiple with great music, an awesome array of food and channels of live entertainment piped into wireless, drinks, and an incredible venue with front row seats noise-canceling headsets. Each headset has a channel to fireworks and the Pineapple Drop?” says Rachel selector and a volume slider, so that Silent Disco atSaltzberg. “Whether you come as a VIP or with gentendees are in total control over their musical experieral admission, it’s going to be Sarasota’s hottest ence. Want to have a conversation with your friends? New Year’s Eve ticket.” Simply lay the headphones around your neck and Tickets have been selling quickly so make sure put them back on when you’re ready to hit the dance to purchase yours now. General admission tickets are floor. With multiple DJs playing a variety of music, $70 ($80 at the door) and include party favors and a from oldies to Top 40 to house music, we’ve got you champagne toast at midnight. VIP tickets are $150 covered. ($180 at the door), and include access to a private To add even more flash to the evening, popular lounge area, open bar, assorted hors d’oeuvres, parIsraeli DJ artist Dor Dekel will be the headliner for ty favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. (VIP the night. As a DJ, Dekel has played the largest clubs, tickets based on availability.) For tickets, visit www. events and festivals in Israel, and also hosts his own SilentDiscoSarasota.com. The Family Jeweler 14276 Name: ________________________________________________ Invoice Ref #: ________________
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