WHAT: Arts Stroll & Shop at THE STREET is a complete holiday extravaganza designed to surprise and delight the senses while supporting the local community. As the region’s primary destination for culture, shopping, dining and entertainment, THE STREET presents this year's stroll event in partnership with The Newton Cultural Alliance (NCA) and Boston Magazine.
WHEN & WHERE: Arts Stroll & Shop will take place at THE STREET, 55 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, for three days: Friday, December 13th 6:00-9:00pm; Saturday, December 14TH 12:00pm-6:00pm; Sunday, December 15th 12:00pm-6:00pm. Additionally, Arts Stroll & Shop will take place on Saturday December 14th at West Newton Square and Sunday December 15th in Newton Center; www.artsstrollandshop.com; www.TheStreetChestnutHill.com
FURTHER DETAILS: THE STREET kicks off the Newton Cultural Alliance’s third annual Arts Stroll & Shop on Friday, December 13th at 6:00pm on The Green (directly in front of Shake Shack).
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A live brass quintet from the New Philharmonia Orchestra and holiday carolers will set the stage and local officials will welcome guests. Shake Shack’s hot chocolate and Rosie’s Bakery’s steaming cider will be served along with passed bites in The Green’s “ice lounge” complete with ice cube seats and frozen cocktail tables. THE STREET’s stunning holiday light installation, Luminescence, by renowned artist Pandora LaCasse will create the perfect backdrop.
While strolling through THE STREET on Friday evening, guests will find in-store and outdoor festivities like savory and sweet bites, hot beverages, wine tastings, complimentary gift-wrapping stations, art demonstrations, pop-up performances and more. As this one-of-a-kind holiday festival continues throughout the weekend, guests will have the opportunity to discover new music and art and to purchase unique holiday gifts from THE STREET’s 40 distinctive stores and restaurants.
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A selection of some of the holiday experiences to be found at Arts Stroll & Shop include:
Outdoor Ice Lounge complete with ice furniture
Outdoor Art Garden and Live Art Alcove with artists from New Art Center, Newton Open Studios and New Art Association
Live Performances from Local Musicians like Liz & Friends, Newton South Newtones, Newton North Melocotones, and the Charles River Wind Ensemble
Toy Drive and Candy Buffet with The Home for Little Wanderers
Gift Wrapping Station at Sports Club/LA in partnership with non-profit Mother Caroline Academy
Sweet Stations with Rosie's Bakery and Treat Cupcake Bar
Ku De Ta pop-up boutique
Gourmet Popcorn Station by Showcase SuperLux
Flower Stand by Portobello Road and Table & Tulip
Tea Tasting Station by DAVIDsTEA
THE STREET gives visitors the opportunity to discover a remarkable collection of unique, curated, and high-end retailers. Recent newcomers in the past month include Splendid, polkadogbakery, INTERMIX, Calypso St. Barth, Del Frisco’s Grille, and DAVIDsTEA.
Offering the perfect opportunity for holiday generosity during Arts Stroll & Shop, The Home for Little Wanderers’ Big Wishes Toy Room is open at THE STREET and accepting donations. The organization aims to collect an estimate of 15,000 gifts by December 22, 2013 to fulfill the holiday wishes for some of the most vulnerable children and families in Massachusetts. Those who donate a toy during the stroll will receive a complimentary cupcake from Treat Cupcake Bar.
ABOUT THE STREET: Located in the heart of Chestnut Hill, THE STREET has quickly become one of the region’s primary destinations for culture, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Its accessible, outdoor locale offers visitors the ability to stroll the charming venue, situated on the banks of Hammond Pond, all while discovering a remarkable collection of unique, curated, and high-end retailers. As part of a major transformation, recent additions to THE STREET include Intermix, Calypso St. Barth, Showcase SuperLux, Davio’s Cucina, Sports Club/LA, Pottery Barn, City Sports, lululemon athletica, Shake Shack, Pinkberry, Bernard’s, Treat Cupcake Bar, Be Styled and Polarn O. Pyret. New tenants join an already robust lineup including The Container Store, Legal Sea Foods, Aquitaine, The Cottage, Star Market, Urban Grape, EYESPOT, Comella’s and more. Many others soon to be announced will open as part of THE STREET’s ongoing redevelopment. THE STREET is located at 55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, directly along Route 9, between Hammond Pond Parkway and Hammond Street. For more information about exciting events and retailer announcements, please visit www.TheStreetChestnutHill.com to join the e-club or follow THE STREET on Twitter, @shopthestreet.
ABOUT THE NEWTON CULTURAL ALLIANCE (NCA): The Newton Cultural Alliance is an umbrella organization working for the advocacy and awareness of its twenty- five non-profit arts and culture members. NCA is also a leader in developing community and economic development programs with an arts and culture twist. For more details on NCA’s annual Arts Stroll & Shop, visit www.artsstrollandshop.com.
About BOSTON MAGAZINE: 2013 marks the 51st anniversary of Boston magazine. For more than a half-million monthly readers, Boston magazine is the voice that captures the best of contemporary life in the city and beyond. With informed editorial and in-depth coverage on topics ranging from fashion to finance, Boston magazine is the premier authority on the region. To learn more about Boston magazine, visit bostonmagazine.com.
