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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: “Feet on the Street” Festival Returns to St. Petersburg, Fla. (April 29, 2008) - The public is invited to a lively one-day cultural streetfest highlighting the businesses, neighborhoods and talent in Midtown St. Petersburg. The 3rd Annual Feet on the Street Festival ¬ Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ¬ offers entertainment, food and commodity vendors along 22nd St. S., between Ninth Ave. S. and 13th Ave. S. Admission is free. Live entertainment on two stages features dance, jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, Gospel music and more. The outdoor stage set up near 10th Ave. S. will feature two Gospel groups, both from St. Petersburg, the Rev. Fleming Tarver with The Original Florida Spiritualaires and The Mighty Sons of Zion. The outdoor stage also presents the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association, Blended Winds, Perkins Elementary dance team, Dundu Dole Ballet, rhythm & blues with Johnny Robinson & Sons, and Hip Hop/RAP from Everyone’s Youth United. The Royal Theater/Boys & Girls Club at 1011 22nd St. S. will host poetry, rappers, singers, step team and drama on its indoor stage. Vendors will offer specialty items, seafood, barbecue, soul food, clothing, accessories, household and gift items and more. The vendor fee to participate is $50 for a space approximately 10 by 10-ft. along 22nd St. Vendors must provide their own tables, chairs and tents. Electricity and water will NOT be provided for vendors. Vendors can still sign up by calling Janis Ford at 892-5087. Feet on the Street was established in 2005 to gather the community together and stimulate economic opportunities for small businesses in the Midtown district, a 5.5-square mile area between Fourth St. and 34th St., from Second Ave. N. to 30th Ave. S. in St. Petersburg. “Feet on the Street began as an opportunity to preserve the rich history of this area through photography while also highlighting local businesses, generations and the historic 22nd St. S. district,” said Deputy Mayor for Midtown Economic Development, Goliath J. Davis III. He added, “This year we celebrate culture, community and family in this lively streetfest setting by showcasing the rich African American flavor and tradition significant to this historic corridor that was once known as ‘The Deuces’ in its heyday.” Feet on the Street 2008 is sponsored by the city of St. Petersburg Midtown Economic Development, TASCO Teen Programs, The St. Petersburg Times, The Arts Center of St. Petersburg, and the Royal Theater/Boys & Girls Clubs. - end - |
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