Shop Bellevue this Friday!

In honor of Independence Day, Bellevue Renaissance extends their appreciation to all those who served to provide us with our independence. (more below)_

In This Issue Upcoming Events ArtWorks Mural Presentation Travel Options Shop Bellevue! Upcoming Events Bellevue Farmers Market at The Party Source Saturdays: 8 am to 3 pm Wednesdays: 3:30 to 7:30 pm Celebrate seasonality - buy direct from your local independent farmer.  Produce, plants, soaps, wine, bread, eggs, meat, Tex Mex food trailer, food demonstrations and more!  Shop Bellevue! Celebrate Your Independents Friday, July 6 beginning at 6 pm Tell why you love our 'independents" for chances to win! 2nd Saturday Concert in the Park Hot Wax  Saturday, July 7 7 to 10 pm 50s and 60s show band Fireworks to follow  Shop Bellevue!  Dog Days of Summer Friday, August 3 beginning at 6 pm Meet animal rescue groups and other pet related businesses.    Art in the Park Saturday, September 8 11 am to 5 pm We're still accepting applications - get yours at  www.shopbellevueky.com.    YOU'RE INVITED Come meet the transformation crew - the crew of teenage  ArtWorks Apprentice Artists and professional artists who will be spending the summer painting the wall of Petri's Flowers, working to create a brand new, vibrant mural inspired by some of the masterpieces currently housed in the Taft Museum of Art. The artists will be on-site to talk about the project, answer questions, and show shoppers how a mural gets made! When: 6 to 8 pm during Shop Bellevue! on July 6 Where: The Parking Lot between Petri's Flowers (229 Fairfield Ave) and Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home (241 Fairfield Ave) Travel Options Sure, you can hop in your car to get to Fairfield Avenue, but you may also want to consider walking, riding your bicycle or taking a TANK bus or the Southbank Shuttle.  http://www.tankbus.org/ It's hip, it's green, and you're bound to meet great people along the way.  Bellevue's independently-owned shops and galleries, fine eateries and bars hope you will share this monthly e-newsletter with your friends and family. You will find a link below to make it easy.  Thanks! Quick Links Register Now News More About Us Our Sponsors Bellevue Renaissance www.shopbellevueky.com Bellevue Renaissance mission is to enrich lives by providing a unique experience in the historic Fairfield Avenue business district.     Fairfield Avenue: Where People & Creativity Mix    859-431-8866   Proud member of:  Kentucky Main Street    I t ' s   F i r s t   F r i d a y !  J u l y   2 0 1 2 S h o p   B e l l e v u e !   Celebrate Your Independents       F r i d a y ,   J u l y  6     Beginning at 6 pm        In honor of Independence Day, Bellevue Renaissance extends their appreciation to all those who served to provide us with our independence.  It is also the time they celebrate their independents - the collection of locally-owned, independent businesses because they too, make America great.  Fairfield Avenue's independent businesses shape our community.  When you spend money with one of our local independents research reflects they will reinvest in the local economy at a sixty percent higher rate than chains.  Plus, they offer an eclectic mix of merchandise, services and dining options along with great customer service; creating the character of our community.    Historic Fairfield Avenue is filled with "independents" because of the patronage of long-time customers as well as new ones.  From July 4 to July 31 tell us why you support our "independents" and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $50 or $25 shopping spree.  We'll be following your visits to our Bellevue Renaissance businesses on Facebook, Foursquare, Yelp and Merchant Circle to enter you in the drawing.  Visit us on Facebook to read daily posts about the value of shopping local and to feel appreciated for doing it.  And yes, for another entry in the drawing when you share your comments on the Shop Bellevue Facebook page or on our blog on our website.   Thank you for helping us celebrate our "independents"!        205     Sigra Gallery            223     Pretty's  Summer clearance & closeout event! Visit http://shopbellevueky.com/shopping.php  under the "Favorites and Specials" tab for details about our sale!   223     Amanda Greenwell Photography  -  2nd floor    224     Bridal 911    225     Red Door Photography Red Door is offering 20% off any photographic service such as weddings, portrait, and senior portrait sessions booked thru July 15.   301     Ball Embroidery & Gifts       Visit Ball Embroidery for end of summer clearance sale - up to 75% off select merchandise! 305     Fusion Gallery & Custom Framing    Come to Fusion for our final First Friday. All art is at close-out prices including work from Ken Swinson, Marc Wavra and Shirley Findsen. 307     The Cozy Cottage         Enjoy 10% off our refreshing vino slush - perfect for your summer parties. 309     RSVP Services    View fine art photography by recent Northern Kentucky University graduate, Juliet Turner. 309     Lila Elliot Design  310     Avenue Brew        Enjoy our all-American dinner special: hamburger, potato wedges, and homemade baked beans. The Neo Jazz Trio will perform.   312     Splendid Things   A great selection of sensational summer jewelry and handbags has just arrived!   313     Bellevue Bistro 318     Bella on the Avenue Even though July 4th - was a few days ago- We are still celebrating our INDEPENDENTS!  Wear Red, White or Blue and receive 10% off one clothing item. 319     Cleves and Lonnemann Jewelers We're open until 7 pm on Fridays.    321     Little Moments           334     Past & Presents         50%  off all new and used books, and 10% off the rest of the items in the store!  334     Field of Vue Artworks  (rear Zen garden)     336     Purple Monkey      339     Mrs. Teapots Tea Room           We won't be open this Friday.       341     The Bellevue Beadery     343     Pasquale's  Join us for dinner!  400     Circa              Opening Soon!  We tried to complete our move in time, but we want it to be perfect.  We look forward to meeting you for "Dog Days" in August.   401     Fabulous Finds for Less   We're offering a free gift with every purchase on Friday from 6 to 9.  402     Groneck Photographix 404     Interior Visions      You'll always enjoy a "bang for your buck"! Come see why everyone loves our unique selection of quality antiques and new and vintage decoratives and enjoy an explosive 25% OFF Store-wide Sale on all our stylish finds for your home and garden! 405     Healing Therapy  406     Twice as Nice Antiques and More       411     Twisted Sisters Cafe       411     The Trendy Gardener  -  Rear building       413     Belle Bridal Boutique     420     Schneider's Sweet Shop          421     Thyme Square        Stop in and try our new line of olive oils and balsamic vinegars; they taste outstanding.    501     501 Salon & Spa           Bring us your Bellevue business receipt from the evening of the July Shop Bellevue! (July 6) and we will give you 10% off any service received in July.  Not valid on services already performed. 511     Siam Orchid      Hot!! hot hot, Siam Orchid will dress up for a Thai water festival out fit to cool off, and our dine-in customer will have their choice for a free ice tea or a cold water to drink.  Please come in and Celebrate your Independents with us. 605     Crone Cottage   605     Your Stamping Cottage        705     Bellevue Violins     707     Vintage @ 707     Get your shabby chic fix!     710     Virgil's Cafe    Reservations are recommended for dinner.  Check out our new menu!     City of Bellevue www.bellevueky.org 616 Poplar Street Bellevue, KY 41073 859-431-8866 Banner artwork by Tyler Hildebrand of Hilde's Gallery. Shop Bellevue! poster design by Mark Kerley of Lucky Rabbit Studio.

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