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Love is in the Air this Valentine's Day Weekend in Boyertown, PA
What is a better way to say "I Love You" to the special person in your life then spending time in "A Special Kind of Place" like Historic Boyertown Pennsylvania.
This Valentines weekend, the businesses of Downtown Boyertown will be hosting a variety of events and activities that would entice anyone with love in the heart.
Begin your special weekend at the Twin Turrets Inn, 11 E. Philadelphia Ave., where the Inn Keeper will offer FREE champagne and chocolates to all Valentine's Day weekend guests. For reservations please call 610-367-4513 or 1-877-877-7897 www.twinturrets.com
After checking in to the Inn on Friday February 12, or while you are visiting this quaint community, visit Clayote Gallery and Studio, 3 E. Philadelphia Ave. , where the art presentation of "Clay Chicks" will be on display, Featuring the clay creations of Danielle Fisher, Debbie Myers, Jennifer Baro, Heather Bishop, Linda Rohrbach Austerberry, Lisa Baldassare, Suzie Frain and many more!
Opening Reception is Friday February 12th, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and runs through March 25th. For more information about this event Please call
Danielle at Clayote Studios 484-388-9915 www.howlinhands.net
Saturday, February 13 give your sweetie handmade gifts from Studio B, 39 E. Philadelphia Ave. The gallery will be hosting "Hugs and Kisses from Studio B" a show of affordable jewelry, pottery, wearables, art pieces, and more, perfect for gift-giving.
"This is the perfect opportunity to find a unique gift for that special person in your life," says Studio B Communications Coordinator Carrie Keplinger. "Forget the mall gift shops and jewelry stores! All of Studio B's local artisans do high-quality work, most of which is one of a kind. Handmade is 'in' right now and your loved ones deserve the best."
Local artists participating in the show include jewelers Kim Burkhart of BBBellezza, Nancy Henry, and Brandy Jones; potters Danielle Fisher of Clayote, Jennifer Baro of White Barn Pottery, and Linda Rohrbach-Austerberry; Donna Howard of Spotted Hill Farm; graphic artist Stephanie Corfee; handbags makers Jodi Bello of Stitch Sprite
and Kathy Sawlsville; fiber artist Carrie Keplinger of LikeClochework; and art and home decor from
The Painted Lily.
The show runs for four days only: Wednesday and Thursday, February 10-11 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Friday, February 12 from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. with a
special champagne toast all day; and Saturday, February 13 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit studiobbb.org or call Building A Better Boyertown (BBB) 610-369-3054
And on the "BIG DAY" Sunday February 14, return to Clayote where they and the Food Muse invite you to share The Valentine Tactile Hands On Chocolate and Clay ;For Couples . . . For Families . . . For the Inner Artist . . . This delightful afternoon includes hands on experience to create your own decorative clay tile complimented by The Food Muse's decadent Godiva Mocha Fudge Fondue, with delectable edible dippers including: strawberries, marshmallows granny smith apples, pretzel stix and pound cake bites 1pm - 4 pm. Adults $21 Children 12 and Under $14 Reservations are a Must! Deadline February 12th Cash, Check or Credit Cards Accepted (BYOB) You provide the wine and they will provide the wine glasses and champagne flutes! This Event is OPEN to Everyone No Experience Necessary! Please contact Danielle at Clayote Gallery & Studio 484-388-9915 Or Contact Linda @ The Food Muse www.thefoodmuse.com 484-620-6852
For those who prefer an option besides the visual arts, there are plenty of additional activities to do in Downtown Boyertown as well! The Boyertown State Theatre, 61 N. Reading Avenue 610-367-4737, will be showing "The Lovely Bones" with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the movie beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday night and a matinee Sunday at 2 p.m. www.statetheatreboyertown.com
Enjoy a romantic or a family dinner any night at Boyertown Family Restaurant (BYOB) 45 S. Reading Ave, Durango's Saloon (special coupons available at www.restaurant.com) 120 E. Philadelphia Ave., Iezzie's Tavern, 61 S. Reading Ave., Carmelo's Pizza 116 Philadelphia Ave., or Mario's Pizza 159 Reading Ave. (take-out available at all locations)
Or, spend the evening at Frecon's Hard Bean Café, 128 E. Philadelphia Ave. Friday the 12th is a focus on teen music. They will have a bit of a battle of the bands with several acts performing throughout the evening. ($3 cover) Saturday the 13th is "Acoustic Road Kill". This band does a tour of Americana classics covering everything from jazz, through folk, bluegrass, rock, and even colonial era a cappella ballads. ($5 cover) Musical entertainment is 8pm until close.
Are you unavailable Valentine's weekend? Then please join Building A Better Boyertown on Saturday February 20, 2010 for DINNER and a MOVIE. The evening is designed to be one of companionship and enjoyment as everyone joins together at Boyertown Family Restaurant, 45 S. Reading Avenue, for a BYOB Mixer with - cheese and crackers from 7-8, a Buffet Dinner from 8-9 and Special showing of "THE CAINE MUTINY" (Circa 1954 · Starring Humphrey Bogart and Van Johnson) at the Boyertown State Theatre, 61 N. Reading Avenue, at 9:30. The fee for this event is $25 per person and includes: Dinner, Gratuity, and the Movie. For Ticket Information Please Call BBB's office 610-369-3054 or email promotions@boyertownpa.org Tickets must be purchased in advance, there are only 75 tickets available. Tickets for just the movie are available at $10 each
Tickets for the buffet dinner or the movie will not be sold at the door
Heather Oxenford, Building A Better Boyertown's (BBB) Main Street Manager says "These truly are two exciting weekends! The Boyertown community welcomes everyone with open arms and hopes to see you all out and about our
historic town to enjoy all of the specials and activities that our Downtown businesses have designed just for you. BBB believes strongly in developing Boyertown, promoting local businesses and enhancing the small-town feel that makes Boyertown so special. It is businesses like these that make our town "A Special Kind of Place".
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Boyertown's Second Pictorial
History Book
Features DVD of Interviews
with Boyertown Notables
A
two-hour DVD, Coming Together-Interviews with Special People from a Very
Special Kind of Place-Boyertown, PA, included with Boyertown's second pictorial
history book, compiles interviews of 16 men and women of Boyertown's past and
present.
Farms and orchards, civic and service organizations, and a focus on volunteers
who have devoted countless hours to the betterment of the community since it
was chartered in 1866 became the core of the vision for the second book along
with off -Main Street businesses, everyday life, and scenes of the area not
included in the first book.
Chapter titles featured in the 169-page volume are Main Street Revisited,
Scenes of the Area, Area Farms and Orchards, Civic Organizations, Off-Main
Street Businesses, Renowned Citizens, and Celebrations. Each chapter, authored
by different individuals, provides a variety of "voices" and writing
styles to the effort.
The interviews included the participants' memories of Boyertown's past; the people
they knew and admired whose leadership, vision, and energy formed the character
of the community; thoughts and reflections about the unique characteristics
which led to its strengths and successes; and hopes and plans for the
community's future.
Copies
of the pictorial history book and DVD are available at the following locations:
Bause's Super Drug Store, 42 East Philadelphia Avenue; Crown Card and Gift,
Gilbertsville Shopping Center; Twin Turrets Inn, 11 East Philadelphia Avenue;
Gracefully Framed, 135 East Philadelphia Avenue; Studio B, 39A East
Philadelphia Avenue; and the office of Building a Better Boyertown, 12 North
Reading Avenue.
Please
contact Building A Better Boyertown's Main Street Manager, Heather Oxenford
manager@boyertownpa.org 610-369-3054 to receive your copy of the book and DVD
through the mail.
Soft-cover + DVD--$31.79;
Hard-cover +DVD-- $52.99
(prices include tax, please add $10.35 for shipping and handling).
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Downtown Specials, Events, and Activities
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www.twinturests.com
Begin
your special weekend at the Twin Turrets
Inn, 11 E. Philadelphia Ave., with FREE champagne and
chocolates to all Valentine's Day weekend guests. For reservations please call 610-367-4513 or 1-877-877-7897.
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Bella June Hair Studio
10 South Reading Ave.
610-367-0397
GIFT CERTIFICATE SALE!
20% OFF YOUR PURCHASE...
$100 GC ==$80 PAYMENT!
BUY FOR YOUR VALENTINE, BUY FOR YOURSELF AND SAVE!
STOP IN OR CALL!
SALE RUNS FEB 1ST--14TH
610.367.0397
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Grand Opening
March 1, 2010
42 E. Philadelphia Avenue
610-367-8642
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Clayote Studio and Gallery
3 E. Philadelphia Ave.
Friday Feb 12th at 6:45 is our opening reception for
"Clay Chicks", a six week art show for Berks County women of all ages.
Reception is for everyone. To find out more or enter, call
484-388-9915.
Sunday February 14th Clayote and the Food Muse invite you to share The Valentine Tactile Hands On Chocolate and
Clay; For Couples . . . For Families
. . . For the Inner Artist . . . This delightful afternoon includes hands on
experience to create your own decorative clay tile complimented by The Food
Muse's decadent Godiva Mocha Fudge Fondue, with delectable edible dippers including:
strawberries, marshmallows granny smith apples, pretzel stix and pound cake bites
1pm - 4 pm. Adults $21 Children 12 and Under $14 Reservations are a Must! Deadline February 12th Cash, Check or Credit Cards Accepted
(BYOB)
You provide the wine and they will provide the wine glasses and champagne flutes!
This
Event is OPEN to Everyone No Experience Necessary! Please contact Danielle at Clayote
Gallery & Studio 484-388-9915 Or Contact Linda @ The Food Muse www.thefoodmuse.com 484-620-6852
Friday Feb 19th 5-8 free clay play 12$ each for all ages
Saturday Feb 20th 6:30-9 whislle making workshop, $25 also whistle and clay flute music by David Antonio.
Saturday Feb 27th 2-4 ( or book your own private) Souperbowl $15.00 ...throw and decorate a pot for you and one for Opportunity House's fund raising event.
Please always call ahead to schedule your wheel
throwing times! $18.00/ hr with 3 lbs of clay and 1:1 instruction. Open
10-8 daily (RSVP)
YOU ARE AN ARTIST!
THIS IS YOUR SANCTUARY!
DO CLAY. BE HAPPY!
Mud Mondays
Teen Tuesdays
Women's Wednesdays.
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Check out the attached schedule by visiting our web site www.studiobbb.org.
Remember your sweetie this Valentine's Day with a handmade gift, with love, from Studio B, 39 E. Philadelphia Avenue in Boyertown. The gallery will be hosting "Hugs and Kisses from Studio B," a show of affordable jewelry, pottery, wearables, art pieces, and more, perfect for gift-giving.
"This is the perfect opportunity to find a unique gift for that special person in your life," says Communications Coordinator Carrie Keplinger. "Forget the mall gift shops and jewelry stores! All of our artisans do high-quality work, most of which is one of a kind. Handmade is 'in' right now and your loved ones deserve the best."
Studio B staff members will be on hand to assist shoppers if needed. Guests are also encouraged to bring their sweethearts along to pick something together, or come seperately and use the gallery's new gift registry.
Local artists participating in the show include jewelers Kim Burkhart of BBBellezza, Nancy Henry, and Brandy Jones; potters Danielle Fisher of Clayote, Jennifer Baro of White Barn Pottery, and Linda Rohrbach-Austerberry; Donna Howard of Spotted Hill Farm; graphic artist Stephanie Corfee; handbags makers Jodi Bello of Stitch Sprite and Kathy Sawlsville; fiber artist Carrie Keplinger of LikeClochework; and art and home decor from The Painted Lily.
The show runs for four days only: Wednesday and Thursday, February 10-11 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Friday, February 12 from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. with a special champagne toast all day; and Saturday, February 13 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit studiobbb.org or studiobbboyertown.blogspot.com.
Follow on Twitter at StudioBFineArt
Or join us on Facebook
Studio
B features a diversity of styles and media from some of the area's most
talented artists. The quality of the art is high-end; prices are
affordable.
Studio B is located at
39 E. Philadelphia Ave. in Boyertown, PA.
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State Theatre of Boyertown
61 N. Reading Ave.
Alvin and the Chipmunks:
The Squeakquel
Rated: PG
Running Time: 1 hours 28 minutes
Friday, February 5 thru
Thursday, February 11
The Lovely Bones thru Thursday February 18
Nightly 7:00pm and
Matinee Sunday 2:00pm
(Closed Mondays)
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Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.
State Theatre of Boyertown 610-367-4737
StateTheatreBoyertown.com
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 128 E. Philadelphia Ave.
Friday the 12th is a focus on teen music.
They will have a bit of a battle of the bands with several
acts performing throughout the evening.($3 cover)
Saturday the 13th is Acoustic Road Kill.This band does a tour of Americana classics covering everything from jazz, through folk, bluegrass, rock,and even colonial era a cappella ballads. ($5 cover)
Friday the19th is Rhythm Road and Dejavu - A double folk duo. ($5.00 cover)
Saturday the 20th is Rocket 88 - These guys are a really tight rock band doing all kinds of well known rock covers and some originals ($5 cover)
Musical entertainment is 8pm until close.
Hard Bean's general schedule is as follows:
Tuesday's at 5:30pm Chess Night with Imre & at 6:45 Yoga by Jillian Prout (suggested donation $5.00 min)
Wednesday's 6:45 Sam's Vinyasa Yoga Class (suggested donation $5.00 min)
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 7pm - Open Mic hosted by Mike Holiday
Friday Night - Music as listed
Saturday Night - Music as listed
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Patsy's Potpourri of Gifts30 East Philadelphia Avenue
Boyertown, PA 19512-1125
(610) 367-2955
Don't forget your sweetheart on Valentine's Day.
Patsy's will be open Wednesday thru Sat. Sat. (2/10 - 2/13) in conjunction with "Hugs & Kisses" at Studio B.
Hours will be 10-6 weekdays and 10-3 on Saturday.
Please come visit both shops as you are sure to complete your shopping needs for this holiday.
New Items have arrived at Patsy's and are really great Valentine Gifts.
Soap Gift Sets, Cupid Crunch, Candles made just for Valentine's day, Choc. Straw. Parfait Soaps shaped in a heart, Glasses filled with chocolate, Heart shaped Sterling Silver Jewelry and beautiful jewelry made with Nuts and Bolts by Nutty Jewelry - very sharp and Jennifer Baro's Glass Cheese Trays w/spreader are a great & unique gift for your special
someone.
New Artisan Linda Austerberry Rohrbach has joined the Patsy's with her awesome and unique Pottery - come see her delightful items.
Specials:
Holiday Boxed Repperts Candy - Buy 1 get 1 at 25%
Hershey Kiss shaped brown baskets with Lid (Longaberger) 1/2 price for $49.99 (these are really a great idea filled with Hershey Kisses and have a silver Kiss Tie-on that ties on front of basket) It Looks just like a Candy Kiss.
Votive Candle with Valentine saying painted on boxed matches - Great little gift on Special for $2.75.
August Pottery Plaques with Valentine phrase or Angel with Heart - $6.50 or 2/$12
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FREE GIFT WITH EVERY $5 OR MORE PURCHASE!
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Building A Better Boyertown is Supported By:
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Daniel B. Boyer III
John W. Lea
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About Building a
Better Boyertown
BBB
is a not-for-profit Main Street Revitalization Organization that is dedicated solely to the revitalization
of the designated Downtown Boyertown community.We
provide Outreach,
Business Retention Assistance,
Business Recruitment for
vacant properties, Visual Merchandising Assistance, Façade Grant Assistance,
Promotional Activities and Events, and more, per the National
Main Street's Four Point Approach to communities. BBB is a strong advocate for the Boyertown
Community initiative and is active in many strategic partnerships which promote
revitalization and reinvestment in the community.
Building a Better Boyertown
12 North Reading Ave.
Boyertown, Pennsylvania 19512
610-369-3054
www.boyertownpa.org
Manager@boyertownpa.org
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