This Week in Sewickley
Here is the run down for what is going on around town this week.
Friday, August 26th
Fern Hollow Nature Center Slow Food Series
With the popularity of the Italian Garden Tour, Fern Hollow invites you to join them for an alfresco dinner from 6:00-8:00pm on their patio to celebrate and enjoy the garden's bounty. Reservations required.
Click here to learn more about the event.
Saturday, August 20th
Farmer's Market
St. James Church hosts this weekly Farmer's Market as an outreach to support local farmers. Now in its sixth year, the St. James Church Farmer's Market hosts merchants selling meats, locally grown fresh vegetables, local honey, and
even freshly made pierogies. Held in the parking lot of St. James from 9:00am-1:00pm. Look next week as we start to highlight individual vendors from the market.
Saturday, August 20th
Viva Cuba! Art Exhibition
International Images - 6:00-10:00pm
Celebrate Cuban artworks with Latin dancing, Cuban food and Mojitos. International Images will be hosting an art exhibition on the second floor, while Latin ballroom sessions and dancing will be hosted on the first floor. Traditional Cuban food and Mojitos will be available on the main gallery floor. Exhibition starts at 6:00pm, dancing starts at 7:00pm. Click here for more details.
In Other News
The Naked Grape is Evolving...
This Saturday, August 27th will be the last time dinner and drinks as you know it will be served at The Naked Grape. Why, you ask? Are they leaving? Going out of business? Nothing could be further from the truth. The Naked Grape is evolving to bring you a new and exciting wine experience. Click here to read more about the new Naked Grape.
Grand Openings
Last Saturday the Mayor cut the Grand Opening ribbon at Pink and Blue on Beaver Street. The Mayor read a proclamation from the Borough that emphasized that the business district of Sewickley is an important ingredient in the quality of life in Sewickley. He proclaimed August 20th as Pink and Blue Shop Day and encouraged the town to support the new store.
The next ribbon cutting will be September 1st for MakStudio which is reopening in a new location on Beaver Street with an exciting new twist you'll be sure to want to check out.
There are many more ribbon cuttings scheduled over the next month, including one for Vivo Kitchen which opened for business last night.
Check out the press that Sewickley has been getting about all the new stores opening.
Post Gazette - Sewickley's Shopping Scene Perking Up
Post Gazette - Destination Shopping: Sewickley
New Paint in Town
Notice any new building colors? Click here to tell us what you think.
Gift Card/Facebook
As school starts one is reminded that the holidays are just around the corner. Don't foget that the Explore Sewickley Gift Card is always available and is a great gift for anyone who loves Sewickley. It can be used anywhere a VISA card is accepted. You can order it on exploresewickley.com or win one by liking us on Facebook.
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