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1st Annual Christmas
in July Celebration on Union Street
Summer Weekend Filled with Family Friendly Holiday Activities
July 16-18, 2010
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & PARTICAPTING BUSINESSES – JULY
16-18, 2010
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BUSINESS |
ACTIVITY |
ADDRESS |
Alexandria
Archaeologist
Pam Cressey |
July
17– 10:30AM
Free historical tour of Union Street. “The Hidden History of Union
Street – Are We Walking on Water?” |
Meet at the
corner of Prince & Union Street |
Architectural
Ceramics |
July
16 – 6-9PM
Holiday Reception |
203 S. Union
Street |
| Ben & Jerry's |
Friday,
Saturday Sunday 4-7PM
Happy Hour -- Enjoy three scoops of ice cream for just $3
Bring in the kids
during the weekend to visit the newly remodeled store and enjoy the coloring
tables and bubbles.
Other special prizes
available throughout the weekend. |
103 S. Union Street |
Bike &
Roll |
All
Weekend - $5 off a half day rental or $10 off full day rental
or a Historic Old Town package for people who mention Christmas in July. |
1 Wales Alley |
Birkenstock
Store |
All
Weekend – 10% off all in stock sandals. Does not apply
to sale items or special order items. |
115 S. Union
Street |
Encore Consignment
Boutique |
All
Weekend – 20% off the entire store
July 17–10AM-11AM &
July 18 – 11:30AM-12:30PM
Fashion Styling/Scarf Accessorizing Demonstrations
Cappuccino’s and Chocolate
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110 S. Union
Street |
Firehook Bakery
& Coffeehouse |
All
Weekend
Christmas Cookies available
July 17 & 18 – 1PM
Christmas Storybook time presented by “Hooray for Books”.
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105 S. Union
Street |
Mystique Jewelers
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All
Weekend
Secret Santa Sale- Pick your gift for your secret Santa! Special wrapped
gifts to open.
July 16 – 6-8PM
Holiday jewelry trunk show featuring local artists
July 17 – 10:30AM-5PM
Designer trunk show featuring holiday jewelry collections
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211 The Strand |
Old Town Coffee,
Tea & Spice |
All
Weekend – 20% off all gift items
Tea Tastings |
215 S. Union
Street |
Old Town Gemstones |
All
Weekend – Gemstone adorned trees & gemstone/wire demonstrations |
6 Prince Street |
Potomac Riverboat
Company |
July 17- Seaport Cruise children
ride for free accompanied by an adult. Look for coupon on our website www.potomacriverboatco.com
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205 The Strand |
The Art League |
July
17 – 2-4PM – Old Town ornament making demonstrations
by artist Norma Lasher
July 18 – 1-3PM – Ornament making demonstrations
by artist Betsy LeBleu Curry
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105 N. Union
Street |
The Christmas
Attic |
July
16 – 6-9PM
Festive Reception
Jackie Ehle - Torpedo Factory Artist, Trash
to Treasure Sculpture
Constance Harris –local jewelry artist, owner of
La Boheme Bijoux trunk show of her unique vintage inspired earrings &
necklaces
Walter Borotto – local author, signing his new
book titled “Presidential Risk”
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July 17
10AM-12PM
Pictures with Summer Santa (children, adults & pets welcomed).
3-6PM
Dawn Benedetto – local jewelry artist, owner of
Poppi, showcasing her new collection
Pat Palermino- local artist, showcasing unique ornaments
and art
July 18
10AM-12PM
Pictures with Summer Santa (children, adults & pets welcomed).
12-3 PM
Teresa Scott Woodside will sign her delightful children’s book Clemmie
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125 S. Union
Street |
The Kilted
Nation |
All
Weekend – Strolling Bagpipe Performances |
115 S. Union
Street |
The Torpedo
Factory Art Center |
July
16 – 6-8PM
“Meet the Visiting Artists” Wine Tasting by Prince Michel
Winery
July 16-18 Special offers and discounts on artwork by
participating Torpedo Factory artists.
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105 N. Union
Street |
Union Street
Public House
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All
Weekend – Food & Beverage Specials
July 16 – 6-10PM
Christmas Cocktail Party
July 17 & 18 – 12-3PM
Christmas cookie and ornament decorating for kids and adults
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121 S. Union
Street
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The Virginia
Shop |
All
Weekend – Brass & Pewter 20% off. Complimentary bag
of Virginia Roasted Peanuts (while supplies last.) |
104 S. Union
Street |
| Windsor of Old Town & Gentleman’s
Quarters |
July 16 & 17
15% off any retail purchases and also receive a 15% off savings certificate
on a future purchase. |
107 S. Union Street |
Enter to
Win one of 2 gift baskets . . . Every time you purchase in one of our
stores — $25 or more — you have a chance to enter. Or you
can purchase a chance for $1.00 and the money goes to the American Cancer
Society
Gift Basket Contributors:
Red Barn Mercantile, Bittersweet Café, The Snack Shack, Architectural
Ceramics, Bike & Roll, The Christmas Attic, Old Town Coffee Tea &
Spice, Encore Consignment, Boutique, Firehook Bakery & Coffeehouse,
Old Town Gemstones, Birkenstock Store, Mystique Jewelers, Potomac Riverboat
Company, The Art League, The Kilted Nation, The Torpedo Factory Art Center,
Union Street Public House, The Virginia Shop, Windsor of Old Town &
Gentlemen’s Quarters, |
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