Thanks for attending An Evening of Wine & Chocolate, Thursday, February 9!
A good time was had by all as shoppers escaped the cold with a sizzling night of sweet treats and specials in
the shops along Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay. Shops stayed open late and visitors were invited to stroll the street to become familiar with all we have to offer over complimentary refreshments and sweets while enjoying live entertainment, giveaway drawings and gifts, chair massages, trunk shows, demonstrations, sneak previews and exclusive sales.
Our numerous salons and spas, boutiques and shops showed off their wares while shoppers stopped in, warmed up, and enjoyed courteous service and generous welcomes from our gracious business owners. Guests met business owners and took advantage of complimentary chair massages, behind the scenes tours, sneak previews, demonstrations, and very special sales while sipping champagne and sampling fine chocolate.
The event was made possible through a partnership with the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition (WBCC), a non-profit member of our local shopping district. An alliance of individuals and organizations committed to halting the alarming incidence of breast cancer in Wisconsin, WBCC is bringing Wisconsin voices together to Stand Up and Speak Out about breast cancer through education, collaboration and legislation. A representative from WBCC was available at Gallery 505 with information about the organization available in stores throughout the evening. Additional details about WBCC and their work can be found on their website.
The following are some of the things participating establishments had in store for the evening:
Boutique Photographer - Meet Linda Gumieny at Winkie’s and enter to win a drawing for a free Sweetheart Photography Session.
City Market – Stop in to see our great selections!
Elements Therapeutic Massage – Relax with a free chair massage; sample wine & chocolate from Sendik’s; receive a free ½ pound box of Sendik’s chocolate truffles with each gift card purchase.
Fringe Salon - Stop by to get your coupon for $10 off a hair cut with Karrie.
Gallery 505 & The Great Frame Up of Whitefish Bay – Featuring assorted refreshments, the instrumental music of John Kahl on guitar, and a representative from the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition, our event sponsor.
High Brow Waxing Boutique – Receive a $10 brow wax during the event or on a future appointment booked the evening of the event.
Hounds Around Town – Come on in and enjoy puppy love with us!
Honquest Furniture for Living – Offering guests refreshments and a $100 gift card with every $700 purchase.
Minoan Intimate Apparel – Visit for a champagne and chocolate reception from 6 to 8pm; receive 10% off all bras as you shop for something special in honor of Valentine’s Day.
New Options Salon & Boutique – Sample truffles from Regina’s Bay Bakery, receive a coupon for retail products or salon services, meet staff from Patch.com, and capture the fun in our Photo Booth.
Oro di Oliva – Sample our very special oils and vinegars.
Patricia Shoppe – Enjoy complimentary refreshments during our special event sale and trunk show.
Placesetters – Save 20% on all Valentine items!
PNC Bank – Stop in during our open house and enter to win a $50 gift card to 1-800-FLOWERS.COM.
Real Fit for Life – Meet our personal trainer, enjoy delightful refreshments, and take advantage of specially-priced personal training or pilate session packages.
Realty Executives Integrity – Enjoy wine, chocolate, and juggling entertainment.
RedCap Luggage & Gifts – Receive a complimentary rose and gift bag, sample scrumptious treats and wine at our chocolate fountain, observe entertaining packing demonstrations, and enjoy special event discounts.
Ruhama's Yarn & Needlepoint – Enjoy wine, chocolate, and exclusive access to a special pre-sale, with 50% off select books & patterns and all Colonial Rosewood knitting needles and 20 to 50% off all needlepoint canvases & select knitting yarn.
Sendik's Food Market – Wine & chocolate sampling.
Susan Fredman At Home – Enjoy 20% off your purchase.
Thiet Jewelers – Visit our Anniversary Sale for 30% off everything in stock, excluding Estate & Nambé.
Think Toys – Buy one, get one 25% off any purchase; accepting new toy donations for sick and injured children at Children’s Hospital
Three Wishes – Enter to win a free Mariposa item and savor some refreshments.
Your Siesta Massage Therapy - Receive a $1/minute chair massage and/or $10 off a future appointment for a one-hour massage.
Winkie's – Sample our great selection of chocolates and register to win a photography session by Boutique Photographer, Linda Gumieny.
Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition (partner) – Meet a WBCC representative at Gallery 505 and find organization information in-stores throughout the evening.
Join us again next February to see how this delectable event warms up even the coldest winter night!
