Dancing Downtown

There is so much going on this week, especially a lot of dancing! There is something happening everyday/night that gives everyone a chance to feature their best dance moves.

Dance Life Dance Studio has a ton of fabulous events happening this week!  They are hosting a workshop with guest instructor Ashley Minzes on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights this week 7pm-9pm.  You can learn the Rumba on Monday, beginner West Coast Swing on Tuesday, and the Hustle and East Coast Swing on Wednesday!  It’s $30 per class.  You can check their website, www.pcdancelife.com, or call them at 850-215-4453 for more information.

In celebration of an extra party in August, something that only happens once in a blue moon, Dance Life is hosting their first ever Blue Moon Party!  Wear your most comfortable blue jeans or your prettiest blue dress and have fun with the Dance Life family on August 30th, 7pm-9pm! It’s $10 per person and a great way to try out your new dance moves, or learn them!  They are also sponsoring another Backstage Pass concert at the Marina Civic Center on August 31^st at 6:30pm.  It’s only $5 to get in!  On Saturday, they are hosting a “West Coast in a Day” workshop.  This relaxed workshop is designed to build on previous experience, from Tuesday's beginner's workshop or before.   As always you will learn not only the steps and patterns but how to link moves, turning & spinning, freestyle techniques.  As well as being taught the moves, you will also learn how to string them together so you can “freestyle” your way through a dance and you will immediately have a repertoire of core beginner’s moves.  The fee for this workshop is $75.  

Dance Life also has tickets for sale for their 007 Casino Royale Murder Mystery Ball taking place on September 22, 2012 ($50 through August, they go up in September).  This will be a fun filled night of great food, mystery, and dancing! I’m excited for this event; it’s going to be so much fun!

Stop by Franci’s this week to “dance for discounts!”  All you have to do is dance a little jig for them and you will receive 25% off your purchase! Even if you can’t dance, give it a shot and you will get a discount.

As always, Elegant Endeavors has sales on select booths.

Love Me Again (located at 229 Harrison Avenue, next to Gaston’s Hideaway) is having a By One Get One ½ off sale on all their clothing a shoes.  They have some really cute and unique items, so take advantage of this wonderful sale!

Sugar Boogers raised $756 for the Animal Rescue Center of Bay County last Monday!  People really came out and showed their support!

Make sure you check out our Downtown Deals for the different coupons offered from our Downtown Merchants!  When you go shopping, mention that you saw their sales and offers in this blog.

FYI, next week’s blog will be a few days late because I am currently on vacation, but I expect to hear about your Downtown experiences from this week!  

Local Cupcake Shop Helps the Animal Rescue Center!

What a beautiful start to the week! Nothing like starting the week (and first day of school) off with lots of rain!  It has to mean some kind of good luck thing like when it rains on someone’s wedding day, right?  Anyway, there are some great sales and events taking place in Downtown Panama City this week.

A portion of today's proceeds go to support the Animal
Rescue Center of Bay County!

Sugar Boogers is donating a portion of their sales today to the Animal Rescue Center of Bay County.  You can also bring in pet supplies such as dog or cat food, leashes, food bowls, etc. to donate.  They are open from 10am to 5pm, so be sure to stop by and help them support this great cause!

Dance Life Dance Studio is also starting their registration this week for the new group progressive lessons (Latin 101 and 102, Rhythm 101 and 102) and their Social Dance classes (beginner and advanced).  You can check their website, www.pcdancelife.com, or call them at 850-215-4453 for the class dates.  They are also hosting a Latin Dance Night on August 24^th.  It is $10 per person and a great way to try out your new dance moves, or learn them!  They also have tickets for sale for their 007 Casino Royale Murder Mystery Ball taking place on September 22, 2012 ($50 through August, they go up in September).  This will be a fun filled night of great food, mystery, and dancing! I already bought my ticket, so you should join me for a night of mysterious fun!

Avenue Sea has their Spring and Summer merchandise up to 70% off.  This is a great time to take advantage of the sale and the $25 off of $50 coupon they offer to freshen up your home’s look.  You can find the coupon, along with others on our website, or the Downtown Facebook page.

No Regrets has some of their seasonal items up to 75% off and all of their napkins are Buy One Get One FREE!

Need some new clothes for the kiddies or yourself?  Sugar Britches has all their clothes 25% off.  All their jewelry is also 25% off and their car seats and strollers are 10% off.

Accents Home Décor & Gifts has many new pieces, home décor, and jewelry arriving weekly, so be sure to stop by and see what all they have!

Estate Treasure also just received some beautiful new merchandise!  They have many unique treasures for you to find.  Just last week a bought a gorgeous bracelet, I love the jewelry they have there! It is so unique and there is a lot to choose from!

As always, Elegant Endeavors has sales on select booths.

Make sure you check out our Downtown Deals for the different coupon offered from our Downtown Merchants!  When you go shopping, mention that you saw their sales and offers in this blog.

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Sugar Boogers Honors Elvis and Helps a Local Charity

Well, we made it two whole days without rain, but the storms started back this morning :-/  The weather held off enough on Saturday for all the shoppers and “cash mobbers” to enjoy a day Downtown.  There was hardly a parking space to be found!  Saturday was the first cash mob and it was a success! Everyone had a great time.  Be on the lookout for the announcement of the next one!

Sugar Boogers is honoring Elvis Presley with their cupcake of the week “Rockin’ Banana.”  This concoction is made up of banana cake and peanut butter icing with caramel and bacon on top.  They did this because Elvis used to eat a peanut butter banana bacon sandwich.  I’m thinking I am going to have to try the cupcake this week and will soon make the sandwich to see what it is that appealed to the King of Rock and Roll so much.  Also this week, Sugar Boogers will be accepting donated bags of dog and cat food to give to the Animal Rescue Center of Bay County along with a portion of their proceeds that they earn on Monday, August 20^th in honor of National Cupcake day!  On Monday, you can enjoy a tasty treat and help out a local charity!

You can find some great deals on unique items at Elegant Endeavors.  They have 20-50% off select booths.  You never know what you will find!  I know I see something new every time I go in there.  The store is so big that you can’t see everything in one shopping trip!

Dance Life Dance Studio is hosting a Country Western Dance Party on Thursday, August 16^th, 7pm-9pm.  It’s $10 per person.  This isn’t just a two-stepping kind of party; you will be doing some country cha-cha-ing along with all the other dances such as the salsa!  Dress in your best country western style and come out for a good ol’ dancing time.  Don’t forget your cowboy (girl) hat!

Also on Thursday night is the BayBreeze concert on the Panama City Marina.  This month, Jam Therapy will be rocking it out!  Bring the whole family for this free outdoor concert.  There will be a bounce house for the kids and the parents can purchase wine by the glass from Seabreeze Winery.  The concert starts at 6:30 and runs until 9pm.

Even though it looks to be another wet week, you can find shelter from the rain in one of our shops or restaurants and don’t forget to bring a bag of dog or cat food to Sugar Boogers to be donated to the Animal Rescue Center of Bay County! 

Cash Mob to hit Estate Treasures!

The thing that I am most excited about that is happening this week is the CASH MOB that will be taking place at Estate Treasures on Saturday, August 11^th at 1pm (during Art-Tique).  The idea of a cash mob is to get a large group of people together to spend their money at a small, locally owned business to show the business their support and give them a bit of an economic stimulus.  The first cash mob was held in August 2011 in Buffalo, NY and they are now poppingup all over the United States.  There are only three rules during the cash mob:

1) Spend $20 (cash)

2) Meet three people you didn’t know before

3) HAVE FUN! 

Estate Treasures was chosen because they have something for everyone.  They have antiques and new merchandise, things for men and women.  Hopefully, cash mobs will be a regular occurrence in Downtown.  It is a great way for the community to come together and support the local businesses!

Everyone is invited to participate in this event.  The mob will convene outside of Estate Treasures at 1pm and after everyone is done shopping they are encouraged to grab a bite to eat at one of the nearby restaurants.  Anyone participating should bring cash, so that the business can avoid paying the credit card fees.

On Thursday, Hogs and Grogs will be happening once again from 6pm-9pm.  The Hurricanes will be playing some great classic rock and the restaurants will have tables set up outside for outdoor dining.  Millie’s will be having Cajun shrimp, raw oysters, gumbo, and nachos. Sounds delicious!

Every Saturday, East Bay plays at Millie’s at 6pm and raw oysters are available.  Sounds like a good time!

The LH Bead Gallery has some great deals going on this week.  Get 10% off when you spend $25, 15% off when you spend $50, and 20% off when you spend $100.  These discounts are only good for bead strands, loose beads, loose findings, and chains.  They always offer a 10% Military discount (ID required) and Wednesdays are Senior Citizens day (55 and older).  If you re-use your Blue Bead Gallery Bags, you will receive 5% off!

Dance Life Dance Studio is hosting another sizzling Latin Dance Night on Friday from 9pm-11pm ($10 perperson).  Come set the dance floor on fire with your sizzling dance moves!

If you know of anything else happening Downtown this week, feel free to post a comment!  

I hope to see you on Saturday at 1pm at Estate Treasures for Panama City’s first CASH MOB! 

Happy August!

It’s the first week of the month again and you know what that means…Friday Fest!  It’s this Friday, August 3^rd, 6pm to 10pm.  The band line-up for this month is Emerald County Line, Panama Redd, Bone Daddy, East Bay, and KD of Legacy.  Bring your dancing shoes because it’s going to be a rocking good time!

There are some great sales going on Downtown this week.  Sugar Britches has 10% off strollers and car seats, 20% off ALL clothes, 25% off jewelry, and 25% off pageant wear.  They will also be open until 10pm on Friday, so when you come to Friday Fest, be sure to stop by!

"Come 'Sea' what we 'caught'
at market.  Summer is at Avenue Sea!"

On Thursday, August 2, Dance Life Dance Studio will be hosting a Social Dance from 7pm until 9pm.  It is $10 per person to attend.  Also, they have a surprise in store for Friday Fest, so be on the lookout, they could pop up anywhere within the event!

Avenue Sea has some great new merchandise, so stop by to see what they "caught" at the market!

Relief Skate Supply just got some new DGK merchandise in, so if you are a skater, or know someone who is, be sure to check them out.  They have one good looking store.

Estate Treasures is celebrating “International Clown Week” August 1-7.  You will receive 20% off if you buy something that has clowns on it.

Many of the other stores that were not mentioned also have some great deals going on; I know Books by the Sea always has discounts on “authors of the week.”  Be sure to make a trip Downtown and make it a day of shopping!

Be sure to check out the “Downtown Deals” on www.pcdib.com to get your copy of the Downtown coupons!  Have a great week experiencing Downtown Panama City!