JUNE'S POWELL NIGHT OUT

It's almost time for Powell Night Out again-- Thursday, June 2, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Many of historic downtown Powell's merchants will stay open late and give you LOTS of great reasons to visit that night!

The Market at Serendip has an especially fun incentive to visit:

Appearing live on Serendip's front porch for Powell Night Out:

3C Highway!!

3C Highway is a local musical group that plays the classics from Twinkle Twinkle Little Star for youngsters, to Don’t Get Around Much Anymore for Senior Citizens.

The unique sound of 3C Highway’s repertoire, performed by Keys, Sax, Guitar, Bass, Drums and Vocals, takes the audience on a musical road of the classics: love songs, dance band numbers, light jazz, country, cajun, New Orleans style, Rock and Roll, and folk songs.

Make plans to visit Powell Night Out and join us for the fun!!

Psst... it's almost Mothers Day!

Looking for unique gifts for the special women in your life? With ever-changing merchandise, we've added lots of great new original art and artisan crafts to Serendip, giving you a huge array of wonderful choices!

We recently welcomed the work of Jane and Kim, who refurbish vintage furniture into better-than-new pieces for your home. We also have a beautiful selection of blown glass by Kyle Hood, clutch purses from Lea Ann O'Brien, and a fantastic array of handmade jewelry by Nancy Lacke/AdoreJules, Connie Halon/Conjiagua, Laura Neal Designs, Kristy Sickles/Daisy Mae, Lynn Thomas/Rin and Sammie, Daryl Roche, and Elizabeth White.

You may not have seen our offering of glorious garden planters for your yard-- they make great gifts with their lush, brilliant colors. Rush Creek Mosaics offers home accents and planters embellished with mosaics made from vintage finds. Indoor/outdoor pillows by MPM Designs in vibrant colors complete a lovely garden setting.

We even have honey for your honey-- MockingBird Meadows' Coffee Infused Honey is here!

I don't think the blog will fit everything we have in store for Moms and your other special women! Just for fun:
candles, candleholders, embellished servingware, turned wood sculptures, contemporary clocks, suncatchers and chimes, glass globes, pottery, bottle stoppers, turned pens and pencils, throw pillows, scarves, aprons, bags and totes, wall vases, blown glass, photographic art, greeting cards, silk floral arrangemeents, turned wood peppermills and bowls, survival bracelets and leather bracelets, hairbows, magnets, necklaces, earrings, vinyl wall decals, bookmarks, clutch purses, accent lamps, decorated notebooks and memo pads, journals, soaps, commemorative birthday hats, poster art, original paintings, wood vases, glass vases, decorated tea towels, headbands, diaper cakes, knitted baby items, rings,signed prints, earrings, furniture, carved folk-art animals, wine bottle lights ,painted glassware, napkin rings, dog collars, some things I'm not sure how to describe quickly, and many things I'm sure I've missed.

The important thing to note, though, is that Serendip is filled with lovely surprises at every turn. For a one-of-a-kind gift, be sure to stop in!

FORGET THE RAIN! FORGET THE RAIN! FORGET THE RAIN!

As you enter Serendip, you enter a world of lush blooming flowers, cheery outdoor pillows, unique mosaics, and art that bring sunshine to your soul.

Leslie has added a grand grouping of spectacular blooming baskets, flowering planters, and colorful floral accents. They are perfect Mothers Day gifts, garden starters, patio treats, or pick-me-ups against the rain!

Accenting these beautiful plants are Phyllis Baker's handcrafted throw pillows. Offered in vibrant indoor-outdoor fabrics, these pillows will brighten your porch swing, deck furniture, or outdoor rocking chairs.

Rush Creek Mosaics has introduced a grouping of vintage vessels and furniture embellished with bright and whimsical fragments of art. The shabby chic furniture, vintage bean pots, and decorative plant buckets are a welcome additon to your outdoor (or indoor!) living!!

BIG FUN IN MAY AT SERENDIP!

We have some wonderful things coming up at Serendip!

First, you'll want to plan on attending the Powell Street Market on May 1, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. The plans call for 125 vendors lining Powell's historic streets, offering antiques, collectibles, art, crafts, and food. And, of course, Serendip will participate enthusiastically, with Jim Burrowes and Barbara Crockett showing off their woodturning skills. Susie Lowder will expand her collection of vibrant, gorgeous paintings onto our front lawn. Finally, we'll be offering lots of new products and exciting spring merchandise beginning that day!

And, of course, Mothers' Day is coming. Don't forget to stop by Serendip for unique gifts for the special women in your life! On May 2, we'll start registering you for a chance to win a fantastic Serendip gift basket, with a selection of items to make your mother smile. The basket will include handcrafted jewelry, original art, home accent items, and so many fun treats...

Then comes Powell Night Out, on May 5 from 5-8. Barbara will provide her lovely flute serenades, and we'll make sure you have some refreshments while you enjoy strolling through historic downtown Powell's unique shops, galleries, and restaurants. Plan to come to town and stay late!

Spring CORK AND CANVAS Schedule

Jenny Float has brought us her newest Cork and Canvas Painting Class schedule! Lots of new paintings to try and fun to be had. Bring a beverage and a snack, if you'd like, and join us for a night of creativity. Each class is $40 and includes all materials you'll need to walk out with a finished painting. Also, Jenny has extended her offer to buy 3 classes/get one free... you can fill your entire home with art!

Please contact the shop to register or email jenny (jennifer.float@yahoo.com) so we can be prepared with class size.

Birdland: Acrylic on Canvas Monday, April 18 6-9

My Starry Nite: Acrylic on Canvas Tuesday, April 19 6-9

Lady Day: Acrylic on Canvas Monday, April 25 6-9

Spring Lovelies: Acrylic on Canvas Wednesday, April 27 6-9

Joy: Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas Tuesday, May 10 6-9

Sweet Memories: Acrylic, Mixed Media on Canvas Thursday, May 12 6-9

Beautiful Butterflies! participants will be given 2 canvas boards Acrylic and

Mixed Media on Canvas Board Monday, May 16, 6-9

Breeze: Acrylic on Canvas Board Tuesday, May 24 6-9

Blue Birds: Acrylic on Canvas Wednesday, May 25 6-9

Jazz Trio: Mixed Media on Wood Thursday, May 26 6-9

Powell Night Out in downtown Powell!

The first Thursday of each month, downtown merchants will get together to offer entertainment, special discounts, and great times at POWELL NIGHT OUT. Tomorrow night is the first of the season, and here's a rundown of the offerings I've heard of so far:

...Shyne will be offering all of their Marie Osmond products at 40% off along with a free Marie Osmond accessory with every Marie purchase!
...The Candle Lab will be featuring their Rain scented candle for only $10 (regularly $15) in keeping with April Showers! They will also be providing an acoustic guitarist for the evening.
...b-rose Beauty Bar will offer special discounts for the evening.
...Krysty Designs will have face painting throughout the evening on their patio, and live acoustic guitar music!
...Blackberry Patch Antiques will offer customers one night only specials!
...Receive a free gift with every purchase at Cute as a Button (while supplies last), and enjoy music by "The Charmers".
...Paris Flea Market will give you $5 Off any purchase of $25 on April 7th.
.... and of course, Serendip will offer the usual light refreshments, good company, and Jim Burrowes' demonstration of the art of woodturning.... See the post below for details on this remarkable artist.

POWELL NIGHT OUT!! Thursday, 4/7, 5-8 pm!!

The Market at Serendip is so excited about our season’s first POWELL NIGHT OUT, Thursday, April 7, from 5 – 8 p.m. Serendip will offer our usual light refreshments, but best yet, we’ll offer an artist demonstration on our front porch!

Jim Burrowes, a native of the Dayton area, has worked with wood most of his life. He has worked in construction, furniture building, and, most recently, woodturning, which began as a hobby and quickly became a passion. His work has earned both local and national recognition. Jim is in demand as a woodturning instructor and demonstrator. He is a member of the Ohio Valley Wood Turners Guild, Central Ohio Woodturners and The American Association of Woodturners, where he is listed as an instructor in the national directory. He teaches woodturning in his own studio, as well as at the John C. Campbell Folk School.

Jim has a passion for learning and a special gift for sharing his knowledge and techniques with others. It’s a joy to watch him work, listen to his jokes, and feel his love for the natural beauty found in wood.