Top 10 Reasons to come to Saturday's Gallery Hop

Top 10 Reasons to come to Gallery Hop this Saturday...

Reason #1: GrandView Mercantile Co. GrandView Mercantile Co. is Ohio's Premier Antique Marketplace with over 8,000 sq. feet showcasing distinctive antiques from around the world. This is a must see destination in the Short North!

Reason #2: NNEMAP Food Pantry Christmas Tree Sale The NNEMAP Food Pantry will be at Gallery Hop Hub (663 N. High St) in front Victorian Gate Condominiums between Chase Bank and Bakery Gingham. NNEMAP is taking orders for Christmas Trees to support the food pantry. These are fresh-cut-to-order Fraser Fir directly from the Schoolhouse Farm in the Virginia Highlands. Tree sizes are between 4ft -12ft. tall. Buyer also gets a 50% tax deduction for 2010. Trees are cut down Dec 1st and 2nd and drove to Ohio ready for Pick-up Dec. 4th.

Reason #3: Da Levee's Warm Comfort Foods Da Levee (765 N. High St.) and Da Levee Express will be at Gallery Hop serving up Cajun Creole food that is sure to fill you up and keep you warm! You can find Da Levee Express at the Northeast Corner of 2nd ave. and High St.

Reason #4: Ann Robinett Aromatherapy Candles Open House Join us for an amazing evening during Gallery Hop at Ann Robinett Aromatherapy Candles, a unique boutique in the heart of the Short North. Ann's fabulously fragranced candles will be featured during a wonderful evening celebration at 717 North High Street (formerly the Mahan Gallery), just around the corner from her new shop at 9 Buttles Ave - Suite 116, where she will be hosting a special Open House. Ann offers choices in over 39 fabulous fragranced candle scents in the highest quality vegetable soy base. Stop by and meet her while shopping for your perfect personally hand-poured aromatherapy candles for your home or mix and match sets for your holiday gift giving.

Reason #5: Phia Salon Giveaways Stop by Phia Salon to hear live music, see fresh art and play games for a chance to win services from Phia!

Reason #6: The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus The Jazz Arts Group will be at Gallery Hop with brochures, fliers and audience research participation cards. Come learn about about the Jazz scene in Columbus! You can find them at Milay Park 617 N. High Street.

Reason #7: Deepwood Restaurant Gallery Hop Special Menu Short North Gallery Hop Celebration Experience The Art Of Dining The First Saturday Of Each Month Saturday, November 6th, 2010 $2.50 draft beer selections; $2.50 wine tastings; $25 Tasting Menus; Three Courses Original Selections Each Month *COURSE ONE * Scallop bay squash purée. pear-thyme relish. sherry reduction Date goat cheese stuffed greens. pistachio. pomegranate. blood orange vinaigrette Turkey soft taco cranberry pico de gallo. cumin scented crème fraiche. **COURSE TWO** Tuna fennel seed dusted smashed chickpea. roasted beet. shaved fennel & honeycrisp apple. ginger sauce Mushroom stroganoff spaghetti squash tomato-rosemary confit Ham honey roasted roasted cauliflower steak & cauliflower au gratin fig-balsamic ***COURSE THREE*** Caramel dulce de leche tres leche cake. pear sorbet. $25 per guest: tax & gratuity not included kindly refrain from substitutions on tasting menu selections 511 North High Street. Columbus. Ohio. 43215. 614.221.5602 www.deepwoodrestaurant.com

Reason #8: Rivet Gallery Opening Reception Badlands - Scott C. solo exhibition Badlands, Scott Campbell's western-themed new works show gallops into Rivet on November 6th. Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, November 6th from 7-10pm. Scott C. will be in attendance. Meet and tip your hat to Scott. Complimentary beverages by Magic Hat, so prepare to bend an elbow. Exhibition will be on display through November 30th.

Reason #9: Strand Cafe Strand Cafe opened weeks ago and its a fusion of the arts. This Saturday during Gallery Hop, Strand Cafe will debut Jesse Binder abstract artist and Liquid Crystal Project jazz hop band playing from 5p-7:30p. Jenny Donaldson aka DJ Carol will be on the ones and twos spinning today's top 100 house and electronica. Strand Cafe will also have a photographer ready to capture the evening events and stock photos for their website Launch party December 4th Holiday hop. Stop by to meet the current staff!

Reason #10: Buy SNAD Mugs Come by our information booth at 663 N. High Street by Victorian Gate Condominiums and purchase our new Short North Arts District Travel Mugs. $12

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