Archive for February, 2010

The Upholstery Shop is Underway!

Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Building 61

Johnny, Jimmy & Greg are making it happen in Building 61.

Big things are happening in the Former TC State Hospital Upholstery Shop (Building 61)!  The middle floor is being modified for Centennial Wealth Advisory, LLC and founder/principal, Michael Reese, who will be moving in this spring.  Walls are now being erected to create office spaces for Mike and his crew.  We love getting new neighbors!

Building 61 is one of my personal faves…it’s the big, square building with all the cool ivy growing up the side.  Plus, it’s right next door to The Underground Cheesecake Company :)  Yum!

Building 61

Don't worry...we're getting new windows.

The Garden Level & Top Level are still available in this awesome building.  The floor plan is very open (by original design), and would make a beautiful dance studio, antiques store…or pretty much anything you can imagine.  We build to suit, so the sky’s the limit.  Don’t forget:  we’re in a Renaissance Zone…tons of tax incentives!   Click here for more info.

building 61

Heave ho!

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Village Stuff: Pleasanton Pizza

Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Pleasanton Pizza

Fresh & Hot from the Oven!

Calling all Foodies & Pizza Lovers!  Being the pizza connoisseur that I am, I can tell you that this is some good stuff.  Pleasanton Brick Oven Bakery is now offering delicious Italian-style, hearth baked pizzas, crafted from all organic flours and the finest toppings.  Not only are these pies baked with wholesome ingredients, they are also made with love :)

Currently, you can purchase Pleasanton’s yummy, artisan pizzas on Saturdays, from Noon to 6pm.  $8 will get you a 10″ pie to split with someone you really like, or hog down all by yourself.  BEWARE:  If you attempt to eat one of these babies straight out of the oven, you will most certainly burn your tongue, rendering your tastebuds useless for the remainder of the experience.  So, try to wait a couple minutes…it’s not gonna be easy.

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The Great Indoor Folk Festival

Friday, February 12th, 2010

All together, now.

You (all of you) are invited to The 2nd Annual Great Indoor Folk Festival…and best of all, IT’S FREE!

Last year’s fest was a ball…we had folks of all ages roaming The Mercato halls, listening, singing along, and dancing to the merry tunes.  It was quite a spectacle.  We are expecting tomorrow’s event to be even better; an additional stage has been added at Left Foot Charley, so more great musicians will be able to play.  60 musicians, to be exact.  The rest of the stages (Soloist, Duo, Band, Kids, & Open Mike) will be scattered all along The Mercato in Building 50.  Food & beverages will be available for purchase from Cuppa Joe, The Silvertree Deli, TASTES of Black Star Farms, Trattoria Stella, Sweet Asylum, Pleasanton Bakery, The Underground Cheesecake Co, Left Foot Charley, and Higher Grounds.  We will also be hosting “Hotdogs for Haiti,” which will benefit the people of Haiti (of course.)

So, for all of you with Cabin Fever, or just a hankering for some good, organic music, come on over to The Village this Saturday, 12-5:30pm.  It will be  fun, free, and family friendly :)

Facebook Event Page  -  Musician Schedule (See page 37)

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Another Busy Saturday @ The Commons

Friday, February 5th, 2010
Indoor Farmers Market (10am-2pm)
As always, local farmers bring a wide selection of deliciously wholesome produce and farm products to The Mercato. Take home the freshest apples, salad greens, and earthy crops. Savor the taste of delicious jams and jellies, artisan cheese, farm-fresh milk, cream and eggs, free-range meats, and the best croissants in town! Plus: Silvertree Deli will have 10% off wine and Pleasanton starts baking pizzas @ noon!

Pac Choi, Bok Choy, & Pak Choi are all different spellings for the same vegetable. Whichever name you use, it's the ultimate green veggie for stir-fries.

Cooking Demos @ TASTES (11am & Noon)
Stop by TASTES of Black Star Farms, during the Farmers Market for free, farm-fresh cooking demonstrations!  Their visiting chef will be preparing a delectable dish using local ingredients, with a recipe to go.  Taste test the dish with a wine sample for $3.  231.944.1349

Come visit Kevin @ TASTES...he's always good for a story, and he can tell you exactly how they get those pears in the bottles.

Essential Oil & Aromatherapy Class (3-4pm)
Anna Sangemino from Creation Farm is offering a free class, to educate you in the use of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy.  Normally these free classes are held on Friday, but due to popular demand, Anna had decided to offer an encore presentation!  The topic:  Coping with the dryness of Winter heating, and comforting all your body’s systems during the dry, indoor winter season.  Class will be held in Suite 25 in The Mercato, by The Silvertree Deli.  231.352.9600

Lavender is one of the many essential oils for health & well being, that Creation Farm offers.

 See you in The Mercato!

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