ADRIAN — February’s edition of the monthly First Fridays in downtown Adrian was greeted with several inches of snow, snow emergencies and a multitude of closings and delays due to weather concerns. It appears March, however, is going to greet today’s edition of First Fridays with a much improved weather forecast.
It’s supposed to be partly cloudy todaywith a high temperature of about 40 degrees as people visit downtown Adrian during the “Wine About Winter” First Fridays event sponsored by XSell Realty. The real estate agency will host a “Taste of Downtown” stand featuring items from downtown businesses to sample as well as wine for guests 21 and older.
“Take a break from the winter blues and enjoy shopping, music, art and more while sampling some refreshments at your favorite downtown businesses,” an event description said on the Adrian First Fridays Facebook page. Updates on business specials and entertainment are posted regularly on the Facebook page.
First Fridays is scheduled to run from 5 to 8 p.m.
Along with XSell Realty’s stand, there are several other attractions and bargains for people to check out. Here is a list of participating businesses and some of their specials:
- Bella Blush Salon and Spa in the Gallery of Shops, 136 E. Maumee St., will have its grand opening.
- Yarn shop Tink & the Frog, 117 N. Main St., will be open for its first First Fridays. Customers will be able to enter a chance to win prizes or gift cards. Purchases are necessary in order to enter into the prize drawings. The new business will have its stitching tables open for people to craft and hang out. Coffee, tea and cocoa will be served.
- Sass Gift Shop, 114 E. Maumee St., will have 15% off the entire store and refreshments will be served.
- Nova’s Soda Pop Candy Shop, 105 E. Church St., will bring back free popcorn and soda tastings.
- Themed cocktails will be featured at Mammoth Distilling, 108 E. Maumee St., and customers can receive 20% off their entire purchase. Local musician Noah Martis will provide live music.
- Card readings, reiki and reflexology will be offered at Ghidrah’s Mystic She Ways, Mind, Body, Spirit, 120 E. Maumee St.
- Chaloner’s Cigar House, 108 W. Maumee St., will offer its Pot-O-Gold mimosa drink special for $8 during First Fridays hours. Chaloner & Co. will also have such specials as 20% off Plasencia ashtrays and buy any three cigars and receive one free, while supplies last.
- The Adrian Moose Lodge and Family CenterNo. 1034, 111 S. Main St., will be open to the public serving swiss steak dinners.
- Passion 4 Fashion Boutique, 143 N. Main St., will be offering 15% off the entire store, including Brighton, and 75% off all winter apparel. Wine will also be served.
- All skin care products at Bohmey Beauty, 128 N. Main St., will be 20% off only for First Fridays hours. Wine will be available in the store.
- The Friends of the Adrian District Library will conduct their monthly book sale at the library, 143 E. Maumee St. All hardcover books will be on sale for $1. The library will also be open for patrons.
- Trivia games will be played inside the Gallery of Shops, hosted by Bloom with Grace. Trivia winners will receive a wine basket as their prize.
- Pat Cooper studios will have art on display and for sale at Joe Ann Steele Financial Center, 130 N. Main St., along with free wine samples and hand-painted bookmarks.
- The Buzz Cafe and Marketplace, 110 E. Maumee St., will be offering a “Love Local” 10% discount for customers who bring in a receipt from another downtown business to the cafe.