THE LUXURIOUS THE SUMPTUOUS THE UNEXPECTED THE EXPERIENCE

THE MALL AT MILLENIA’S FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES RETURNS JUNE 3rd WITH TROPICAL STEEL FEATURING JOHN STEEL

5/20/2005

ORLANDO, FL (May 20, 2005) – Tropical Steel featuring John Steel will bring its eclectic Caribbean sound to The Mall at Millenia on June 3rd during First Friday, a monthly concert series that runs 5-8 p.m. on the first Friday of each month.

Tropical Steel has been creating music in the Central Florida area for over 15 years. The band is formed around one of the world’s greatest steel drum musicians, Founder John Smith, otherwise known as John Steel. John's unparalleled steel drum performances and versatile talent reach far beyond the traditional steel drum music of the islands. He has not only incorporated a wide variety of music in his performances to include jazz, easy-listening, calypso, reggae, and soca, but also the art of playing with four sticks, all with sweet island flavor.

Admission is free to First Friday, presented at THE MALL AT MILLENIA’s main entrance located next to Brio Tuscan Grille, The Cheesecake Factory, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, and P.F. Chang's China Bistro. In addition to enjoying world-class performances, concert-goers can purchase food and drinks from these restaurants, plus California Pizza Kitchen. Presented by Smooth Jazz 103.1 WLOQ, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club and Fountain Acura, the event will also feature informal modeling by Lisa Maile Image Modeling and Acting highlighting fashions from the Center’s leading retailers. Free parking is plentiful among more than 5,500 spaces around the Center.

THE MALL AT MILLENIA, a distinctive shopping destination with more than 150 shops, services and eateries, offers Orlando residents and visitors a world-class shopping experience unmatched in the marketplace. In addition to its internationally recognized department stores, well-rounded tenant mix and line-up of nationally successful restaurants and eclectic eateries, the 1.2 million square-foot shopping center is further distinguished by its dramatic architecture, innovative uses of water and technology, and exemplary guest-friendly amenities and services.

THE MALL AT MILLENIA is visible and conveniently accessed from an I-4 interchange at Conroy Road (Exit 78) and is within an easy drive to most Orlando neighborhoods. In addition to plentiful, free parking around the Center, valet parking is also available. Daily shopping hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday, 12 noon until 7 p.m., with many restaurants open through midnight. For more information, call 407/363-3555 or visit the Center’s Web site at www.mallatmillenia.com

Based in Southfield, Mich., The Forbes Company is a nationally recognized owner, developer and manager of distinctive regional shopping centers that provide exceptional retail experiences in each of their respective markets. Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO), a real estate investment trust, owns, develops, acquires and operates regional shopping centers nationally. Taubman Centers currently owns and/or manages 22 urban and suburban regional and super regional shopping centers in 10 states. Taubman Centers is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.