The Left Bank Bistro Celebrates New Lance Rodgers Art Acquisition

ST. PETE, FL - The Left Bank Bistro will be unveiling its newest art acquisition with a special evening to commemorate the art and the artist on Friday, April 22nd. At 6:30 p.m. there will be a cocktail hour with a glass of complimentary champagne and hors d'oeuvres upon arrival, live music by David Downing with a presentation at 7:30 p.m.

A special prix fixe menu has been prepared with one seating at 8 p.m. Patrons are welcome to stay and mingle with music and cocktails even after dinner service begins. Roaring 20's attire is strongly encouraged.

"This collaboration and project with Lance Rodgers has been an incredible learning experience about this important place and time where artists, writers and creatives gathered together before they were famous and shared ideas, '' said Susanne Byram, proprietor of The Left Bank Bistro.

"Never before or since has there been a time where all these incredible individuals gathered together in the 1920s and now here we are 100 years later. The conversations, mutual appreciation for the arts and camaraderie were the inspiration for my restaurant. I believe it was an important moment in time that we need to honor and continue with today," she continued.

Lance Rodgers is an award winning contemporary artist. Rodgers is known for creating visual narratives through his use of contemporary realism. Since 1980, Rodgers has displayed his art in numerous galleries, museums and collections in the United States and abroad.

His work is on permanent display at The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art, The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, Arts & Sciences Museum of Ormond Beach, Gulf Coast Museum of Art, the American Embassy in Madrid, Spain as well as numerous private and corporate collections

"When Susanne Byram approached me about her vision, I was intrigued and loved the challenge of learning more about these significant individuals who have inspired and continue to impact the arts over 100 years later," said Lance Rodgers.

"I learned so much more once we started researching the various people who frequented the Left Bank in 1920s Paris. It was interesting and rewarding to collaborate with Susanne on this project and I hope this piece continues to inform and educate people about her vision and inspiration for The Left Bank Bistro in St. Petersburg, FL."

The Left Bank Bistro is located in the Crescent Lake area at 1225 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., St Petersburg, FL 33701 and specializes in French cuisine, craft cocktails named after world-famous artists from history, and libations. The restaurant is themed after the 1920's in Paris. The restaurant is housed in a meticulously restored 1922 bungalow. For reservations call 727-256-1691 or visit the website at theleftbankbistro.com.

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