It's time to connect -- and reconnect -- during LocalShops1's summer social at St. Petersburg Opera's home base!!!

Join local businesses and shoppers for complimentary appetizers, free raffles, and the best conversations in town, celebrating summer!

Opera music will be piping in, and director of development Roger Curlin will offer tours of the studios.

You'll also have the opportunity to check out the Nucci Family Art Exhibit, which is in its last days. It features the works created by 10 family members over the past 90 years! Drinks will be available on a donation basis, and all funds benefit St. Pete Opera.

Our summer social is organized by Concepts with Joie.

Here is what to expect!

• The BEST conversations in town!

• Donation-based bar!

• Complimentary Appetizers!

• Free raffles!

Admission fees

• LocalShops1 business, artist and non-profit members: FREE with ADVANCE REGISTRATION

• Not-yet-members, advance registration $15 for social only; $100 includes annual membership to LocalShops1 (LocalShops1 is absorbing the Eventbrite fees, so that's your total price!)

• At the door, $20

Parking

• Tons of street parking, and most of it is free, but read all signs to make sure!

For information on co-sponsorship opportunities for this and other events, or hosting an event at your business, email Ester Venouziou at events@localshops1.com