Don't Let the Good Times Roll By--Buy Your Tickets Now for the 6th Annual SUFOM Tuxedo Junction!

Laissez les bon temps rouler this Friday, May 17, at the Shepherd University Friends of Music (SUFOM)  6th Annual Tuxedo Junction gala at the Bavarian Inn, in Shepherdstown, WV. The theme for this year's soirée is "The Big Easy"and you can bet your bowl of gumbo that there will be beaucoup de bon temps!

Guests will enjoy the sounds, sights, and flavors, that have made NOLA famous (or sometimes infamous) including high energy tunes as performed by the Shepherd University Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Kurtis Adams. There will also be a silent auction including:

*Two 3 Month Memberships to the Shepherd University Wellness Center

*Overnight Stay and Breakfast at the Clarion Hotel

*$50.00 Gift Certificate to Tuscany Grill

*Rounds of golf with cart at Cress Creek and Locust Hill

*Overnight stay at the Bavarian Inn in a River View Luxury Room with Breakfast

*Two times 2 Tickets for CATF shows

*Basket of goods at Sagittarius Salon

Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased at http://www.sufom.org/tickets.html. For information on past Tuxedo Junctions, follow the links below:

2010 - Stomping at the Savoy
2011 - Give My Regards to Broadway
2012 - A Night in Old Havana

What

6th Annual Tuxedo Junction

"The Big Easy"

     

When

Friday, May 17, 2013

6:30PM to 11:00PM

 

Where

The Bavarian Inn

164 Shepherd Grade Road

Shepherdstown, WV 25443

     

Cost
$100

 

 

Pumps and Pearls 2013: LOVE to Bloom

Monday, April 29, marked the 5th year for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival's® Pumps & Pearls Party!   This is an event that I have been fortunate enough to cover since that fabulous first year and continue to look forward to every spring. As this is one of my fave events, you can imagine my surprise (and excitement) when I was asked to serve as one of the judges for this year's parade of pumps!

Judging a shoe contest is WAY harder than I ever imagined, so belated kudos to all the judges of Pumps & Pearls past. For one thing, this is an event where everyone looks amazing. You could probably spend all evening elbowing your bestie over who is wearing what and trying to figure out where you can buy said dress, clutch, cuff, shoes--oh wait, those shoes are DIY'd?!

One of the toughest and yet best parts about being a judge was getting the full scoop on the effort that goes into each shoe. I heard all kinds of stories ranging from "so I had this hack saw" to "well my husband did the wiring" to "then my dog tried to eat them." When you hear about the blood, sweat, and tears in those stilettos it makes picking a handful of winners REALLY REALLY hard.

Since I spent most of my evening with fellow judge, Carrie Kern-Luebcke of Scarpa Alta, sweating over some seriously difficult decisions (and perhaps sipping a cocktail or two in the process), this post is a little sparse:sorry about that! To tide you over 'til next year, here's a video clip from TV3 Winchester news with lots of footwear footage and even a peek at your esteemed judges!

 

http://www.tv3winchester.com/home/headlines/Shenandoah-Apple-Blossom-5th-Annual-Pumps-and-Pearls-205333971.html 

 

Hilary Shockey, Rebecca Miller, & Melissa Cooper

Brandy Leonard & Karen Trent

Irina Price, Jennifer Wohltman, & Massy Gibson

***These pics were snapped with my iphone, so don't judge too harshly ;)

TONIGHT--Domestic's "Official" Grand Opening

 

Tonight Domestic (Dish's sassy little sister) will be holding their "official" grand opening festivities from 5PM - 7PM. Stop by (perhaps en route to the Matt Costa show? ) and enjoy $2 drafts & wines as well as an assortment of complimentary appetizers.

 

Not familiar with Domestic?

The thought behind domestic was to provide the space, food, drinks, and service that reflect our views on what we think a creative American restaurant can be. The menu features those iconic dishes that we recall from our childhood, in addition to a rotating cast of items that will change weekly to better take advantage of local and seasonal items from the region’s farmers, ranchers, brewers, and others.

From my two visits, I'd say menu "musts" include the jalapeno poppers, fried chicken & sweet potato waffle sandwich, anything mac & cheese related, and of course a specialty cocktail or two ;)
 

What

Domestic Grand Opening
 

When

April 18, 2013

5PM - 7PM
 

Where
 117 East German Street

Shepherdstown, WV 25443

 

 

 

 

Drymill Road Spring Concert Series at Barns of Rose Hill

Friday, March 22, Colebrook Rd. out of Harrisburg, PA, will kick off the first show in the Friends of Drymill Road Bluegrass Concert Series. Much like moonshine and Mason jars, Barns of Rose Hill and Drymill Road are a perfect pairing, so when the two team up, good luck keeping those toes from tapping. ;)

I find that nothing chases away the winter blues quite like some bluegrass (except maybe bourbon). These shows are sure to feature tunes that will have you bop bop boppin' more than a red, red robin. Plus, this is the perfect time to dust off your dancing shoes and start gearing up for festival season!

This series will also include performances by Banana Express on April 26, followed by Bud's Collective on May 17.  Just a heads-up: Drymill Road alone has quite reputation for drawing quite the crowd to Barns of Rose Hill, so you'll want to be sure to snag your tickets before they sell out!

Tickets for these events are available for $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For online ticket purchases, CLICK HERE.

Pumps & Pearls Pre-Sale Party Tomorrow at Kimberly's

As we countdown the weeks 'til the 2013 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®  -- "Love to Bloom" -- many ladies are already hard at work prepping their favorite peeptoes for the 5th Annual Kimberly's Pumps & Pearls Ladies Party!

Because this is such a hot-ticket event, there will be a special pre-sale party at Kimberly's on Thursday, March 14. The pre-sale event will run from 5:30PM 'til 7:00PM and include wine & cheese.  This will give all you super enthusiastic ladies a chance to snag your tickets in advance, all while doing a little sipping, socializing, and of course, shopping!

This year's actual Pumps & Pearls will be held on Monday, April 29, from 7:30PM to 10PM at the historic George Washington Hotel in downtown Winchester. For the fifth affair, party-goers can look forward to a photo booth, DJ & dance area, door prizes to-die-for, and the infamous Pump Parade!

 

What

Pumps & Pearls Pre-Sale Party

 

When

March 14, 2013

5:30PM to 7:00PM

 

Where

Kimberly's

135 North Braddock St.

Winchester, VA

 

Cost

Event is Free

Pre-sale Tickets for Pumps & Pearls are $100 

Not sure what to expect from Pumps & Pearls 2013?
Here's a look back at P&P 2009-2012!

2009

https://shoetube.wordpress.com/tag/pumps-and-pearls/ (pre-Pretty in the Panhandle)

2010

http://www.prettyinthepanhandle.com/2010/04/shenandoah-apple-blossom-festival-pumps.html

2011

http://www.prettyinthepanhandle.com/2011/05/pumps-and-pearls-2011-at-84th.html

2012

http://www.prettyinthepanhandle.com/2012/05/pumps-and-pearls-2012-rhapsody-in-bloom.html

 

P.S. Here's a peek at my shoes from Pumps & Pearls past ;)