The Avenues of Art & Design to hold Holiday Shopping Night

The Avenues of Art & Design has announced that its second annual Holiday Shopping Night will be held the evening of Thursday, December 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Shoppers are invited to stroll through The Avenues and enjoy extended hours, special discounts, hors d’ouevres, beverages and signature gifts at participating businesses. Visitors can expect a festive atmosphere complete with decorations, lights, music, and carolers and Santas roaming the district. Restaurants including Cecconi’s, Lemonade, Sur, Petrossian Paris and Le Pain Quotidien will welcome shoppers with special menus and holiday treats.

The Avenues of Art & Design – a business improvement district consisting of Melrose Ave., Robertson Blvd. and Beverly Blvd. in the city of West Hollywood – is considered the West Coast’s premier high-end destination for fashion, interior design, art and cuisine. Combining fashion and design with a neighborhood atmosphere, the district boasts pedestrian-friendly streets and more than 300 unique businesses, with the Pacific Design Center as the district’s anchor. In The Avenues, global fashion houses such as Balenciaga, Alberta Ferretti, 3.1 Phillip Lim and Christian Louboutin mingle with local boutiques, galleries and interior design showrooms.

The Holiday Shopping Night on The Avenues provides the perfect opportunity to explore this neighborhood and enjoy a dose of holiday glamour and exceptional hospitality. Personal shoppers will be available to help gift-givers navigate their way through The Avenues, and gift-wrapping stations throughout the district will wrap shoppers’ purchases for a small charitable donation. Shoppers will also be able to enjoy complimentary cocktails from Ocean Vodka, Hawaii’s premium glacial water vodka. Pacific Design Center is offering a special $10 parking rate for the event.

Several restaurants will offer special menus and holiday treats during the Holiday Shopping Night, including:

Cecconi’s – special holiday pre-fixe pairing menu for $20
SUR Restaurant – 20% discount all evening
Lemonade Café – complimentary cupcakes and samples
Petrossian Paris – complimentary glass of champagne with any purchase in the boutique or restaurant
Le Pain Quotidien – holiday pre-fixe menu at $25
The following establishments have confirmed their participation, including:
Kinara Spa – 50% off Kinara products and complimentary consultations
Kitson Melrose – refreshments and a special holiday promotion
Platt Boutique Jewelry – 5-10% off purchases
John Varvatos – refreshments and personal shopping
Le Bra Lingerie – 20% off and free gift with purchase
Alpha – refreshments and surprise specials all evening
Beckley – refreshments and 20% off purchases
Marco Pelusi – Complimentary blow dry and style
Crystalarium – refreshments and 10% off all jewelry
Makeup Mandy - free party lashes with any purchase
Interieurs – 15% off all accessories
Foundry Lighting – refreshments and 20% off purchases
Mayfair House – refreshments and 20% off purchases
Between the Sheets – 20% off purchases
655 Home by Phyllis Morris – showcasing new home accessories by Cristina Ferrare
Second Time Around Watch Company - $200 off a purchase of $600
Ligne Roset by Linea – refreshments and personal shopping
Robert Kuo – refreshments and personal shopping
Hamilton-Selway Fine Art – receive a coupon for 50% off framing
Soolip – refreshments will be served
Opening exhibit receptions at Rebecca Molayem Gallery, George Stern Fine Arts, Jeffrey Winter Fine Arts and Glass Garage Gallery

For the latest news and information on the Holiday Shopping Night, please visit www.avenuesartdesign.com
About The Avenues of Art & Design

The Avenues of Art & Design was established through a West Hollywood City Ordinance as a Business Improvement District (BID) in 1996. Home to more than 300 of the world’s finest art galleries, antique shops, furniture showrooms, fashion boutiques, salons, elegant eateries and fine restaurants, the Avenues of Art & Design is known worldwide for its selection of luxury products and services. The Avenues of Art & Design is affiliated with the West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau. For more information, call 310-289-2534 or visit www.avenuesartdesign.com.