On Thursday, December 11th, beginning at 6:00 PM,
the businesses of Inman Square will host their annual holiday shopping event.
Escape the malls and journey to Inman Square to buy holiday gifts at some of
the most unique shops in the area. In addition, shoppers may see live
mannequins and holiday carolers, take part in a community walking tour,
experience art and music, or relax and enjoy a meal at one of the Square¹s
twenty-plus restaurants. The square will be bustling with activity and all who
are young at heart are encouraged to have their photos taken with Santa! Come
and make an evening at Inman Square, Cambridge.
Here is just a sample of the special events and promotions:
* 1369 Coffee House *
1369 Cambridge Street
Free homemade gingerbread cookies;
Banjo music by staff member Jahn Sood
10% off bulk coffee and tea
* Bird by Bird *
1361 Cambridge Street
Cookie decorating and 20% off locally made goods.
* Boutique Fabulous *
1309 Cambridge Street
Live window performances by the Gals of Boutique Fabulous,
DJ Grinch of the Weekly Dig, pictures with Santa Claus; fortune telling with
Madam Venus; hors d¹oeuvres and refreshments from 6:00 PM – Midnight.
* Bukowski Tavern *
1281 Cambridge Street
³Sam Adams Mug Night² - A 19oz mug of Sam Seasonal, drink it
you own it. The mug is yours to take home!
* City Girl Café *
204 Hampshire Street
10% Off Gift Certificates and FREE Pizza Triangles
* Dream On *
299 Prospect Street
Stories and sing-a-long with Santa Claus from 6-8:00 PM
$250 Gift Card Raffle at 8:00 PM
Warm treats for all!
* ImprovBoston¹s Christmas Carolers *
ImprovBoston¹s Carolers will be performing throughout the
Square and giving away
2 for 1 coupons for their shows at 40 Prospect Street!
* Inman Oasis *
243 Hampshire Street
10% Off Gift Certificates and Products all night
8-11:00PM - $5 hot tubs soaks (w/suit) and DJ Mocha spinning tub-side.
* Frida Bee *
1297 Cambridge Street
Tasty treats and Disco in the cellar with DJ Mamadou!
Trunk show featuring ³Cottonfield² apparel.
* Leo Carroll Jewelers *
1348 Cambridge Street, 2nd Floor
40% Off Silver Jewelry, Seiko and Citizen Watches
Free Coffee and Jewelry Cleaning.
6:00-10:00PM
* Lorem Ipsum Books *
157 Hampshire Street
Free Cookies and Tea; 15% off all book purchases!
* Muqueca Brazilian Restaurant *
1093 Cambridge Street
Free Passion Fruit Mousse for dessert!
* Ole
Mexican Grille *
11
Springfield Street
Free appetizer per table w/ dinner and Dec. 11th
receipt of purchase from participating stores.
* Salon Bellissima *
202 Hampshire Street
Free Deserts and Punch
Swingin¹ Sounds from the house DJ
* Stellabella Toys *
1360 Cambridge Street
Light refreshments & live music in the store.
6:00-11:00 PM
* Walking Tour to Inman Square *
Walk Boston, Inc is offering a FREE 45-minute walking tour
from Central to Inman Square that will highlight the area¹s history and fun
facts about local shops along the way.
6:00 PM – Meet in front of Cambridge City Hall, 795
Massachusetts Avenue. Tour ends at Inman Square.
*
Cambridge Poetry Quest & Scavenger Hunt *
Cambridge¹s
first Poet Populist Peter Payack invites you to discover Cambridge¹s rich
poetic history! For more information or how to participate, please visit http://www.cambridgeartscouncil.org/poet_populist.html
Contest
Deadline is December 11th
Two of the
answers relate to Inman Square!
IN CASE OF SNOW EMERGENCY the store events will be
rescheduled for Thursday, December 18th, when possible. When a Snow
Emergency is declared in Cambridge, that information is given to the TV, radio
stations, posted on the web (www.cambridgema.gov)
and on the municipal cable channel (channel 8). Also available by calling
617-349-4700. Every effort is made to give residents reasonable notice.