Around the holidays, there are usually three kinds of people. There’s the types who purchase gifts for friends, relatives and loved ones way in advance to get it out of the way so they can focus on other things. There’s the sadists, masochists and psychos who either camp or sleep in their car outside of the department store of their choice on Black Friday. Then there’s the people who wait until the literal last minute to get their gift shopping done, which has its pros and cons. The obvious cons are the stress that comes with the situation, the limited amount of time and the majority of great deals ceasing to be, but the pros are that there are still some cool events happening in the area to solve these problems. One example is the “Holiday Sip & Shop”, which is going to be happening at the Proclamation Ale Company on 298 Kilvert Street in Warwick from 5-8pm on Dec. 20.
For the event, the folks at Proclamation are teaming up with the collaborative Juicy Market PVD, which has been putting on markets with all sorts of vendors since 2021. This is the second edition with the first one taking place on November 22, and everyone involved is excited to give creative businesses from around the area an opportunity to shine in a really cool setting.
“We have always tried to find ways to support other local businesses and organizations, whether it be through donation drives, fundraisers, or events,” says Proclamation Owner & Creative Director Lori Witham. “We have loved working with Juicy Market the last couple of years because it connects our patrons directly with the artisans that are set up inside of the taproom. It is the perfect way to shop while enjoying a Rhode Island made beer and some tasty food from a local food truck!”
Juicy Market PVD was originally founded by both Gretchen Lizarda and Monica Martin, who were both vendors themselves before starting the organization. Their market events have been fixtures at various breweries around the area, including Pivotal Brewing Company in Bristol, Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling, and Apponaug Brewing Company, which is also in Warwick.
“This festive evening will feature eight local artisans showcasing their handmade goods, from one-of-a-kind gifts to seasonal treasures crafted with care and creativity,” both Lizarda and Martin collectively say about the “Holiday Sip & Shop”. “Plus, Teddi’s Food Truck will be on-site serving up delicious eats to keep you fueled while you shop! Bring your friends and family to shop small, sip on Proclamation’s delicious craft brews, and enjoy the holiday spirit. There will also be face painting for the little ones, making this a fun event for all ages. Celebrate the talent, passion, and hard work of local makers, and help keep small businesses thriving this holiday season!”
Those artisans are Elevninteen, which will be having various crochet plushies available, as well as Equals Me LLC, who have unique shimmering candles with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the Autism Society. MissMarissDesigns is going to be selling handmade jewelry and trinkets while Bijoux x Brie are certified permanent jewelry artists who specialize in custom jewelry. For folks who dig vintage, Mettle & Mirth has exactly what they’re looking for, and Erika Dillon Design will have aesthetically pleasing crochets and illustrations. Revibedvinyl have repurposed vinyl records that have been made into ashtrays and other objects and last but not least, Into The Woods is going to be selling home decor, jewelry, kitchen gadgets and a whole lot more. Like I mentioned earlier, if you’re one of those people who have a habit of waiting until the last minute to buy gifts for the holidays, then this upcoming event at Proclamation is an ideal way to get some of that shopping done.
For more information on Proclamation’s beer list, the story behind the brewery and everything else, log onto proclamationale.con. To know more about what Juicy Market PVD is all about along with what they have going on in the future, check out juicymarketpvd.com.
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