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Now with Vintage Power!

Ever since we opened, people have always asked, “are you ever going to sell vintage?” To which we always replied, “maybe, at some point, if it makes sense.” Well, we finally decided that it does make sense and “at some point” is now!

We both grew up in families of collectors and are big fans of vintage housewares and clothing (as anyone who has been to either of our houses can attest). And while vintage may not fit into our mission statement of “contemporary design,” it’s definitely unique, which is another quality we try to achieve in our products. So we are officially on the hunt for the coolest one-of-a-kind vintage finds for you and yours! Starting, um, last week, look for lots of “new” vintage items, from decorative pottery to fancy frocks. Check out the images below for a sneak peek!

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P.S. Grand will close at 3:00 p.m. this Saturday, July 4th to celebrate the holiday. We hope you all have an awesome day!

June Sip & Shop with Plymouth English Gin!

Come join us for our monthly Sip & Shop!

This month we’ll be partnering with some of the tastiest gin to come out of the UK – Plymouth English Gin! This is gin that Americans have been drinking since the time of the Pilgrims. What’s the name of the town they landed in? Oh yeah, right, Plymouth!

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And yummy cocktails are just half of it. Don’t forget, everything in the store will be 10% off!

Drinks. Deals. And you. Swing on by for a perfect Saturday afternoon!

And if the Sip & Shop isn’t enough, check out these other fun events happening in Union Sq. this Saturday!

Union Square Farmers Market – 9AM-1PM

Sew What Swap-o-rama – 3PM-7PM

Tell your friends!

Veggies are Grand!

RAWrrrr!

Forget boiled, limp spinach and boring salads. Veggies rule! And in honor of summer and the Union Square farmer’s market, Michelle Pfennighaus is going to prove it. Stop by Grand on Saturday, June 20th from 12-2PM to sample and watch some tasty raw food preparations. Wondering about what exactly raw food is or how to cook fresh vegetables? Bring your questions.

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Michelle Pfennighaus is a holistic health counselor and registered yoga instructor based in Boston, MA. For many years she suffered from debilitating anxiety and digestive disorders until finally healing herself through changes in diet and lifestyle. Michelle received training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is registered through Yoga Alliance. Currently, she works with clients all over the country to improve their health and happiness. She also offers cooking classes and workshops for groups.To learn more, visit her website http://FindYourBalanceHealth.com.

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!

Shepary Fairey is BACK!

We’re happy to announce that the Shepard Fairey piece that we’ve had up outside of Grand is now restored to its original GLORY!

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As some of you know Shepard came to Grand last October to construct this piece which was subsequently vandalized a few months back. You can see more about we’re talking about here.

In any event we’re excited it’s back!

Come on by to check it out!

Saturday Night’s Alright for Arting!

Our good friend Chris Piascik is showing off some of his latest work at Grand’s neighbor OPEN Bike/ Chorus Gallery. You should 100000% attend this!

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Here are the deets.

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Opening Reception
Saturday June 13, 8p - 11p
Chris Piascik / Chorus
Work will be displayed until July 10, 2009

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Why do we support Chris?

Aside from being a stand-up guy, he is amazingly motivated. His day-to-day is filled with 8 hours of diligent work at Alphabet Arm, graphics for his line Print Brigade, and a nightly sketchbook illustration, which he publishes here. Check out his site for more!

For more info, please visit:
www.chorusgallery.com
or
www.chrispiascik.com
Chorus Gallery is located at approximately 285 Washington Street,
On the corner of Washington & Hawkins Streets in Union Square, Somerville, 02143
Please call 617.666.6736 with questions or email
curator@chorusgallery.com

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