Detroit Synergy is back with
Shop Detroit -- but this year it has grown from a one-day event to four days over four weekends with four distinct destinations. Two of the weekends have passed, but you still have a chance to participate on December 13 at the Russell Industrial Center and on December 20 in Eastern Market.
At the Russell, check in at the Russell Bazaar Food Court -- that's the easternmost building in the complex -- between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Shoppers can hit the Bazaar for a mix of eclectic goods, and Synergy volunteers will also provide a list of the many artists in the complex that will be on-site selling their work that day.
The following weekend, meet at Eastern Market's Shed 5, just south of Wilkins, between 11 and 4 p.m. Event organizer Alok Sharma anticipates up to 20 retailers will participate, giving lots of options for the rapidly approaching holidays. At noon and 2 p.m.,
Inside Detroit will give free guided tours of the Market's specialty shops, restaurants and lofts.
The first Shop Detroit day was held downtown on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. More than 100 shoppers turned out. This past weekend, the event moved up to Midtown in conjuntion with Noel Night and drew another 60. Sharma says feedback from retailers has been positive. "Stores said that people were definitely in buying mode when they showed up," he says.
The event is free and registrants receive a Shop Detroit tote bag.
Source: Alok Sharma, Detroit Synergy
Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh
Photo:
Marvin Shaouni
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