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Sizzling deals at holiday events you'll want to snag this weekend

Social Sizzle top 4 you'll love this weekend

Updated: Thursday, 06 Dec 2012, 1:45 PM EST
Published : Thursday, 06 Dec 2012, 11:43 AM EST

Grand Rapids, Mich. (WOTV) - 1. Uptown Holiday Shop

Start December out on the right foot by stepping out while supporting local! It’s the annual Uptown Holiday Shop including 70 different participating local venues throughout 4 uptown districts. Shuttles will run from 4-10pm throughout the 4 neighborhoods to make sure you see everything you’d like.

Look for candy canes, sandwich boards and tents throughout the stops along with warming stations to keep you on your tootsies and hands warm while shopping. Plus enjoy Uptown Kitchen’s Holiday Food Bazaar featuring music, local art, and, of course, local food. Here is a list of all 70 participants and deals you'll snag from each location!

*Scroll through above images to view a map of the trolley route.


Details:

Uptown Holiday Shop

Thursday, December 6

70 participating venues with trolley stops

Cost: FREE

Deals you'll snag while out and about:

East Fulton
Bluedoor - Confectionary indulgences & holiday spirit with punch!
Elder & Sage - Hot mulled cider & refreshments.
Salon Re - 25% off product. $5 brow wax. Drawing for gift basket worth $150. Hot drinks and sweet treats!
Van's Pastry - Cider and donut holes, no charge!
Art & Antiques - Hors d'oeuvres, beverages. Christmas items.
Nature's Own - Interior plants and supplies.
City Antiques - Enjoy the local sounds of Derrick Hayes & Mona Sallic 15% off all merchandise. Seeing is believing!
Rebel Reclaimed - Light refreshments and an in store promotion.
Urban Exchange - Snacks & beverages, special savings day of event!
Heirloom Estate Sales - Estate sale during the night of Shop Hop!
Mercury Head Gallery - Live music - singer/songwriter Dave Hardin.
Fulton Street Farmers Market - Selection of artisans & food vendors

East Hills
Peninsula Trading - TCBY treats. Register to win a Stormy Kromer cap.
Pickwick - Happy hour 3 to 6pm.
New Design Floral - Handmade ornaments, poinsettia specials, and refreshments.
Carol Roeda Studio - Free magnet with minimum $10 purchase, 20% off one full-priced item.
Cherie Inn - Pancake dinner from 4:30 - 7:00pm.
Richard App Gallery - Kooky, wacky, crazy fun!
Gaia - Local Artist Showcase. Buy 2 Entrees get a free Gaia Cookie or Date Bar.
Swirls Boutique - Gift w/Purchase. Door prizes, festive refreshments.
Grove - Taste of Grove: 3 courses for $30.
Rock Paper Scissors - Wine & Smiles
Sérendipité Organiques - Give the gift of healthy beauty this year. Receive 15% off purchase of $30 or more!
Hotel Venus Salon - Aveda Holiday Gift Sets. Nature's Gifts.
Global Infusion - Tea and chocolate samples!
The Conservatory - Hors D'oeuvres.
Brewery Vivant - Warming station with libations for adults and kids!
YT Galleria - Refreshments, handmade ornaments from our artists.
Sight Optical Boutique - Sight Optical will be celebrating the season with great food and beverages while showcasing the latest trends in eyewear.
Ginko Studios and Hunt & Gather - One-stop shop with two stores (home decor & flower arrangements). "Grand Opening" event for Hunt & Gather with treats, beverages, and some freebies from both shops.
Cheveux… The Spa - $5 eyebrow wax / $5 paraffin dip. Free makeover consultation
Clothing Matters - Visit a world class collection of eco apparel to vote for best look in Tom's new Eyewear & enter to win your favorite pair of Tom's shoes. 
Under the Vines - Michigan made drink and food samples. Santa will be in the store!
Mangiamo! Let's Eat - Hot pizza = :-) 
LaFontsee Galleries - An enormous collection of readymade frames in all styles and prices, up to 80% off. End of the year clearance on an assortment of gift shop items
Boerkoel & Boerkoel, Ltd. - Need help with your taxes? We are here for you!

Eastown
Foot Outfitters - Drawing for a free pair of Birkenstocks!
Eastown Antiques - In store specials, food, drink, and music.
Allegro Coaching - Champaign and fruit, holiday stocking stuffers.
Striders - Apparel give-aways from numerous brands, holiday refreshments.
elements - Cakabakery cupcakes & sangria. Drawing for $100 of merchandise.
Harmony Brewing Co. - Delicious seasonal cocktail specials & a special Holiday Vintage Thursday - a creative collaboration of film and curated musical masterpieces - holiday festive style!
Spirit Dreams - Urawake Shirts with Jeff Gendron & Grand Rapids Soaps with Sue Griswold - both locally owned in Grand Rapids! Find both on Facebook.
Trillium Haven Restaurant - Hospitality table serving hot apple cider & doughnuts. Gift certificate purchase incentive and featured food & beverage items for Shop Hoppers!
Eastown Veterinary Clinic - Get $10 off a $50 gift certificate. 15% off all retail items. Raffle basket.
Sydney's Boutique - Sydney's will offer signature holiday appetizers and drinks along with 15% off all purchases and a free gift with any purchase over $50.
ACK - Refreshments, music, and special discounts.
Renewal Body Bootcamp - Free appetizers & wine served. *12 Days of Christmas fitness

- $25 gift card for 2 weeks of unlimited classes. *New Year, New You! - $49 gift card for 1 month of unlimited classes.
Gallery 154 - Crowding the shelves and dangling over-head is a lavish display of Christmas ornaments from around the world.
Uptown Kitchen - Hosting the Grand Rapids Holiday Food Bazaar. Ring in the holiday season with festive music, local art and the best selection of artisanal foods in the city!
Argos - Refreshments and sale!
Wolfgang's - Warming station! Free coffee and hot chocolate.
McKendree's - Free cookies and 25% off!
360 Massage and Holistic Care - Holiday gift certificates at discount.

Wealthy Street 
Erb Thai - 10% off all gift items from Thailand. Featuring winter specials! Limited time offer: try any of our season winter specials and get 5% off those menu items, 4pm-close, Dec. 6 only.
Art of the Table - In-Store Wine Tasting and Food Sampling for holiday inspiration
Jeffrey Richard Salon - Stop in for holiday cheer and 20% off Aveda retail! Shop for everyone on your list from gift cards to gift sets that make a difference. Give… Live… Love… Aveda & JRS!
Verhey Carpets - Many items on sale, refreshments.
Wealthy at Charles - Holiday nibbles & libation. Gift certificate drawing every hour!
HyperOptik - Great wine and food.
Fusion Salon - 20% Off Aveda Products, Holiday Harpist & Holiday Treats.
One Girl's Treasure - Join us for a festive Holiday Soiree featuring live acoustic indie-folk Holiday music, sparkling libations & chocolate, free gift wrapping, and 15% off all purchases!
The Image Shoppe - Shoppe Hop photo op with Saint Nick!
Tree Huggers - Join us for cocktails while you shop along with a crafts table to make your own recycled paper flower. Free gift with $50 purchase. 
Wealthy Street Bakery - Warming Station! Hot chocolate special plus free samples of our special holiday breads and pastries!
From the Heart Yoga and Tai Chi Center - Stop in for a cup of homemade chai. Register to win an 8-week session of yoga or tai chi. Enjoy a tour of our center and 20% off all retail!
Kitchen Design Studio - We'll be cooking and offering delicious treats in our showroom kitchen!
Nourish Organic Market - Sampling great food!

 

2. Frederik Meijer Holiday Gala

On Thursday, it’s all about tradition, holiday entertainment, and globally inspired cuisine. It’s the Frederick Meijer Garden Holiday Gala. Don’t miss an enchanted evening featuring horse-drawn carriage rides through the Sculpture Park, over 40 dazzling trees and displays representing holiday cultures from around the world. Enjoy the Railway Garden, globally inspired cuisine and roaming holiday entertainment. Don't miss your opportunity to attend this spectacular annual event! Reservations are $125 per person and are now available. For tickets or if you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth at 616-975-3168 emccarthy@meijergardens.org .

 

Details:

Frederik Meijer Garden’s Holiday Gala

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Cost: $125 per person

Ticketing information: (616) 975-3168

 

3. Lee&Birch Holiday Fashion Show

Looking to finish shopping for that hard to buy for person on your list? Then you won’t want to miss this Friday. It’s the Lee&Birch Holiday Fashion Show from 7pm-10pm downtown. Enjoy drinks, food, fashion, music, door prizes, and great discounts. Tickets are just $25, and VIP tickets are $45 and are still available but going fast. Stop into Lee&Birch to purchase your tickets for this Friday’s Holiday Fashion Show.

Details:

Lee&Birch Holiday Fashion Show

Friday, December 7, 2012

7pm-10pm

Cost: $25 VIP $45

Location: “The Space”

50 Louis St. NW downtown GR

 

4. Holiday Pops Spectacular

Relive the childlike joy of the holidays with the Holiday Pops Spectacular! The annual concert features traditional and popular favorites, Symphony Choruses, sing-along, visit from Santa, and tons of activities for the kids. The Holiday Pops Spectacular is a family fun pre-concert event before the Saturday afternoon performance. Families will enjoy a petting zoo from John Ball Zoo, take a free a family photo. Kids will love the gourmet hot chocolate and cookie bar, ice cream station, and donut holes.

Details:

Holiday Pops Spectacular

Saturday, December 8

12:30pm-2:20pm

Monroe Rooms-DeVos Performance Hall

Concert Information:

Saturday, December 8, 2012
3:00pm – 5:00pm

Cost: $15 per person, includes event and concert admission
Children ages 3 and under get in free

For tickets call Annamarie Buller at 616-454-9451 or FREE at 616-454-9451 Ext. 149

 

 

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