First things first: yesterday, I reported that the “Shop the Fringes” event would be happening today. It’s actually tomorrow, on Small Business Saturday. Sorry!
Are you confused by all these specialized shopping days? Here’s the run-down:
Black Friday – the Friday after Thanksgiving is traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year. In recent years, stores have been offering certain items at loss-leader prices. This is particularly true of chains and big box stores, though some smaller stores participate as well.
Small Business Saturday – this was developed in reaction to Black Friday. Small, locally-owned businesses encourage people to patronize local businesses. They offer sale prices and other inducements to visit, such as refreshments, free gift wrap, etc. They also emphasize the importance of spending money with local businesses because those businesses are far more likely to support local causes.
Museum Store Sunday – on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, museum stores remind us they carry really cool, unique merchandise that we’re unlikely to find in “regular” stores. Purchases in these shops also support the museums’ operations.
Cyber Monday – web-based retailers do their big promotions on the Monday after Thanksgiving. For many years, people shopped online because they were able to avoid paying sales tax on those purchases. That loophole has mostly closed, especially with the biggest retailers, like Amazon.
Today:
9AM-2PM Brunch at the Rose – menu | reservation
10AM-5PM Holiday Art Market at Foothills Art Center
1-2PM Friday Tours at the Railroad Museum: Cabooses
Tonight:
7PM Garth Brooks DJ Singalong at Buffalo Rose
7PM Jenny Shawhan at Buffalo Rose
7PM Tony Luke Band at Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
8PM Karaoke at Smiley’s
9PM Karaoke at Ace Hi Tavern
Opening Night: A Christmas Carol at Miners Alley
This hilarious, fast-paced adaptation uses only five actors to bring Dickens’ most beloved characters to life. From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than simple props, fun physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption. Witness Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this Miners Alley adaptation that has already become your favorite holiday celebration!
This play will run through December 23rd: Thurs-Sat at 7:30, Sundays 1PM and 6PM. Dec 19th – 23rd, nightly at 7:30PM. For more information please visit www.minersalley.com/.
Saturday Preview:
9AM-2PM Brunch at the Rose – menu | reservation
9AM Make a Stocking Ornament at Home Depot
10AM-5PM Holiday Art Market at Foothills Art Center
10AM Small Business Saturday
10AM Shop the Fringes
1PM Opening Day for The Story of the Nutcracker at Miners Alley
3PM Holiday Gift Make-n-Take at Cafe 13
7:30PM A Christmas Carol at Miners Alley Playhouse
Saturday Music:
7PM Jenny Shawhan at Buffalo Rose
7PM Mr. Majestyk’s 8 Track Revival at Buffalo Rose
7PM Brian Hornbuckle at Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
7PM 3 Chill Pill at Smiley’s
8PM Reckless and Blue at Mountain Toad Brewing
9PM Karaoke at Ace Hi- Tavern
TOMORROW–SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SAVINGS:
Meyer Hardware will be offering a 20% off coupon – check this space tomorrow!
Spirits in the Wind Gallery will be offering 20% off Bronze, Hand Built Clay Sculpture, Mixed Media Limited Edition AP Giclees, Oil & Acrylic Paintings. ONE DAY ONLY, and exclusions apply!
