First Thursday TONIGHT! Eat, Shop and Experience Downtown Westminster with great specials!

It's the day after the 4th of July, and many of us are still in vacation mode.  Why not make downtown Westminster a part of your "staycation"?  Check out First Thursday, where you can enjoy great savings while experiencing all that Downtown Westminster has to offer!

On the first Thursday of each month, downtown Westminster comes alive.  Most shops are open until 8pm or later, with most offering special events.  To kick things off, stop by the Library lawn and enjoy this week's "Songs at 6:30" live concert series.  Bronson & The Earthlings will be playing this evening for your free listening enjoyment.

There are deals galore, available this evening only! Check out the new Hubcab art exhibit at the Carroll Arts Center, and you can also enjoy 10% off art and craft purchases. Eclecticity is having its $5 "bag o' books" sale, and offering 10% off all Mara framed artwork. And if you'd like to create art in addition to buying it, visit The Pottery Loft and receive 20% off Paint your Own Pottery and Mosaics.  The Pottery Loft is also offering door prizes.

If you are looking for something for your home, downtown is the place to go. Visit Mercer Carpet One between 6 and 8pm and receive a free Resista Carpet Spot Cleaner while checking out its extensive flooring collection. Then stop by Ballard Bunting Boutique to receive 20% off any purchase this evening.  The boutique is also offering door prizes. 

Of course, gifts for you are always available during First Thursdays!  Receive $5 off every $25 purchase at Clementine's between 5pm and 8pm (excluding sale items). At Pomeroy Jewelers, you will save 10% on any Karisma purchase, and you will even receive a free case with the purchase of four or more Karisma items. Meander over to The Olde Liberty Shoppe to check out Pandora's promotion, and learn how to "tie the knot".  The Olde Liberty Shoppe is also offering great refreshments.  

Come hungry, because many of the downtown eateries are offering First Thursday specials.  Paradiso Ristorante, Pizzeria, O'Lordan's Irish Pub and Johansson's Dining House are all offering 20% off your meal tonight when you provide them with a receipt from a downtown retailer dated today.  The Cup Tea Bar is again offering a 5-course meal and tea pairing, with this month's theme being a "summer picnic." And if you're thirsty for something "grown up", Rafael's is offering a free "adult" snowball to visitors bringing any 7/5 downtown receipt.

So grab a friend and come downtown for a great way to enjoy your holiday week.  See you around downtown!  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/downtownwestminster, Follow us on Twitter (@mainstreetmatters) and Visit us online at www.westgov.com.