Hello Everyone! The warm weather has disappeared, and now it is officially Fall. We hope everyone got a chance to spend some time outdoors during the lovely sunshiney days last week. Halloween and Day of the Dead were a blast--hope you all had fun!! Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and then the crazy shopping season begins.
UPCOMING STORE EVENTS......Label Yourself Rock Fashion ShowBlack Friday, Nov. 28that What the Rock?! Window models from 3-7 pmRock fashion show at 8pm. Models will be wearing the latest in redesigned, recycled fashion from awesome local designer CHRYS LAPPIE!! Original jewelry designs from What the Rock?! and Sarah K. Designs will also be represented. Music provided by Evil Empire Records. Come join us for a good time filled with fashion, friends, and rock and roll!
**WTR?! will be vending at The Columbus International Film +Video Festival on November 15th. If you haven't checked it out yet, (and you should have, they are palying some great indie films!) now is your chance. That's the day they will be showing Animation for Adults at CCAD. It will be held from 7-10pm. Stop by the festival and watch some classic animation and say hi.
**Local artist and Urban Scrawl coordinator Nikos Rutkowski has his spectacular artwork hanging for the month of November. These mixed media pieces are amazing! The abstract images are made by cutting up many pieces of colorful paper and arranging them to form a shape. Then resin is poured over the top, producing a shiny, 3D look. You really should come down and see them for yourself. And at $120, they are an affordable way to get some art on your walls.
We have some new merchandise that we think you will want to check out.... NEW LOCAL STUFF
***Stinky bombs--handmade soap shaped like a hand grenade! Made in Columbus by Megan Green. These make a great gift for guys or anyone who likes a little humor with their morning shower. Made with goat's milk, olive oil and shea butter, it will keep your skin soft this winter. Just $7.95, they come packaged in a gift box.
***Mary Martineau, local crafter and North Market marketing extraordinare, has bestowed upon us a variety of lovely handmade goodies. We have ceramic coasters, necklace pendants, belt buckles, and mirrors. They are all decoupaged with various Short North images such as Little Brothers, Surly Girl, Skully's and Wonder Bread. Each one is different, and all reflect the vibrancy of the Short North past and present.
***Blue Star Jewelry has some really fun felt food magnets and pins. We have pizza, cupcakes, donuts, fried eggs, etc. Cute stuff made in Columbus!
***Columbus Urban Threads' popular "C-Bus" tees are now available at WTR?! Available in an assortment of colors and sizes, these t-shirts are a fashionable way to show your love for Columbus!
***Lovely wire wrapped gemstones from local crafter Jesse Freake. He has some green garnet, rose quartz, and kyanite pieces. Just add a chain and you have a beautiful gift for someone!
***What the Rock?! has some new jewelry designs that were made by our very own Heather Ziegler. These include pop star guitar pick earrings, with the image being decoupgaed onto the pick, and beads added. They are really cool and make a unique gift. They are all different, you can check them out in store or visit www.whattherock.etsy.com .
Other new items include: *Chef's soap--removes odors from your hands. *Yin Yang devil duckies. *Knee high socks and legwarmers. Baby socks and legwarmers too!!! *Large selection of artist, funny, and stylish patches. *New collectible guitar picks--Hellraiser and Nightmare Before Christmas*Ceramic tiki mugs *2008 Calendars--lots of fun styles--Ed Gorey, Art of Modern Rock, Avalon Ballroom artwork, Bob Marley. They make great gifts for the new year!
Come on down to the store for savings on these great items---
*All Marijuana-rleated merch is 50% OFF!!!!--in store only.
*All Snooze City pillowcase sets are 20% OFF!! That makes 'em $19.95 a set. As seen in "People" magazine on the bed of Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale! Rock out your boring bedsheets with these fun linens! *All flasks are 20% OFF!! A great gift idea for under $20! In store only. *Zombie brain jello molds are now 30% OFF!! Fun anytime of the year. There's always room for BRAINS!! *All Vinylux recycled record products are 20% OFF!! Handmade in the USA using old unplayable records, these make a great gift for the vinyl addict on your list. *Pint glasses are all $7 each!! A great price on such a useful household item. Buy a few for your kitchen. In store only on these pint glasses. *Select onesies have been marked down 20% or more! *Rapper barware and mugs are on sale up to 40% off. *Fancy Guitar pick necklaces are on sale for $20!! Handmade jewelry makes a great gift! *Pirate trashcans are only $10!! Arrgh! That be a deal, matey!(in-store only)
