First Avenue Block Party - Friday, September 12

On Friday, September 12, the merchants of First Avenue South are holding their annual Block Party from 4 to 9 p.m. Stop by and see what the night has to offer.

The evening will feature special menus from The Wild Wheat Bakery, Bittersweet and Spiro's Greek restaurants as well as specialty food samples at Bella home & garden.

Stop by Earthworks Gem Design Studio and see jewelery designs from artists Holly Yashi, Tivi and Vinosus.

Watch Auburn Mountainview High School jewelery arts program make hand made glass beads, sip vintage wines in the wine garden, and enjoy local music.

Music by Debra Page will start off the evening, followed by Brazillian musician Eduardo Mendonca who will perform from 6:00 - 7:30. Sponsored by 4Culture by the Kent Arts Commission.

Wrap up the evening with the music of local band Grey Sky Falling sponsored by The Wild Wheat Bakery, Kent Downtown Partnership and The Merchants of First Ave South "...The Block that's really Happening!" See you there!

Bella home & garden

One of my favorite downtown shops is Bella home & garden. Owned by Marci Wainhouse, this flower shop now has two locations: one on First Avenue South and the other at Kent Station. Marci has a fantastic eye for design, and she puts together the most beautiful floral arrangements I've ever seen. She also has a unique selection of indoor and outdoor plants. Her shops also feature fun home decor items and accessories like wine glasses, serving dishes, pasta, dips, soaps, lotions and more. It's a great place to pick up a gift for the friend who has everything or to buy something fun for yourself. I love visiting Bella - every time I go I discover something new!