Top 10 Reasons to come to the Short North Gallery Hop Tomorrow

Top 10 Reasons to come to Gallery Hop this Saturday... Reason #1: HighBall Designers feature garments with live models And from 7pm - 9pm you will see the 2010 HighBall Designers featuring their designs with live still modeling in the windows at Mary Catherine's Antiques, GrandView Mercantile, Camelot Cellars, Substance, TORSO, Voodoo Denim, ROWE Boutique, Big Rock Little Rooster, and leChocoholique

Reason #2: Grilled Cheese Cook-Off Hosted by: MoJoe Lounge and Local Matters. Where: MoJoe Lounge 600 N. High Street When: October 2nd 6:30-8:30 or until the grilled cheese runs out! Sample approximately 8 different grilled cheese sandwiches made from local breads and cheeses by both chefs and amateurs and then vote for the winner!

Reason #3: Tequila flights Where: LaFogata Grill 790 N. High Street Tequila has come a long way from the hangover-inducing protocol of salt, shot, lime, repeat. Many people are drinking tequila on more occasions, experimenting with new labels, and learning to appreciate the nuances of flavor. La Fogata is offering an opportunity to try their most popular flight, Blanco Flight; Patron Silver Don Julio Blanco Cuervo Plantino

Reason #4: HighBall Costumes At Gallery Hop you'll see the characters from Alice in Wonderland giving you all the details of HighBall Halloween: October 30th. The costumes were provided by Costume Specialties and they will be on-site at Hop Hub (663 N. High) to help you with tips and tricks for your HighBall Halloween Costume!

Reason #5: Live Music From KaTanya Ingram KaTanya Ingram has been playing at Gallery Hop since 2009. In the past she's played with Flytown Soul Revue or just herself with a few musician friends. This month you will see KaTanya on vocals and Alan Reed on Guitar. KaTanya is an amazing vocalist and brings emotions to life with her music. When: 4-10PM Where: In front of Victorian Gate Condominiums next to Bakery Gingham at 647 N. High Street.

Reason #6: Battle of the Bras Battle of the Bras: RSVP now! Where: Undone Lingerie and Shoes We have enlisted local celebs and talented people to artistically decorate a bra, with either a fun theme or a theme regarding defeating breast cancer. We limited it to 18 creations that we will unveil during the October Gallery Hop. We will be inviting folks to vote for their favorite creation. Each Vote will cost you a $5 donation. BUT, we'll give you a $5 gift card as a thank you. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

Reason #7: Brandt-Roberts Galleries Opening Open! Saturday, October 2 will be Brandt-Roberts Galleries, a new fine art venture located at 642 N. High St. The gallery, co-owned by Michelle Brandt and Bryan Roberts, will feature fine paintings and sculpture of the 20th and 21st centuries, including mid-century modern artwork from America and Scandinavia. Works by present-day painters, including several nationally known artists, will range from impressionism to abstract. Mr. Roberts currently owns the Bryan H. Roberts Gallery in Bexley, which has been in business for 14 years. Ms. Brandt has managed galleries both in Charleston, SC and Columbus and was most recently the manager of the Kathryn Gallery in the Short North. Together, Brandt and Roberts bring over 30 years of professional fine art experience to their new venture. The two met earlier in the decade when Ms. Brandt was hired to assist Mr. Roberts at the Bexley gallery. For more information, contact the gallery at 614-223-1655, info@brandtrobertsgalleries.com, and www.brandtrobertsgalleries.com

Reason #8: Columbus Food Adventures Stop by the Greystone (corner of W. Hubbard & High) to meet Columbus Food Adventures. When you take the Short North Tour you'll be guided to the historic North Market, Columbus's only public market, where you'll meet some of the vendors and learn the history of the building. You then stop at 6 establishments, sampling some of their signature dishes and hearing their stories. Stops will include some neighborhood favorites, some already highly regarded new additions, and some of the finest dining in the city. We will finish on a sweet note with a trip to the renowned Jeni's ice creams. You should have enough food along the way for lunch. To see a video of the Short North Tour >>>>

Reason #9: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Stop by Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams this Hop and enjoy their menu of new fall flavors being release October 1st. Flavors like Pumkin, Apple Butter, and many more. Yum!

Reason #10:Breast Cancer Benefit Show 7pm - 10pm at Rivet Gallery 25% of all exhibition sales will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to assist in their research into discovering cures for breast cancer. This particular exhibition has a very personal connection to Laura, owner of Rivet Gallery, as she is a breast cancer survivor, being diagnosed less than a week after signing the lease for Rivet. In its own way, she'd like this exhibition to help in a small way to further fund the research that played such a role in her own treatment as it has in countless other lives. If you have interest in any of the artwork or would like additional information, please contact Laura at 614-294-8697. rivetart.com

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