WHAT TO EAT, DRINK, & SEE IN THE 863!
Stephanie Hall, the owner of The Handcrafted Boutique in downtown Sebring, started on the path to opening her own boutique in 2006 when she became interested in arts and crafts. “My daughter did beauty pageants back in the day and I couldn’t afford to buy the dresses she needed, so I bought how-to’s and learned how to sew,” says Stephanie. “After that, I opened my own arts and crafts shop on eBay and sold blank dresses that could be customized to other moms who also couldn’t afford to buy expensive pageant dresses,” says Stephanie.
After going through a rough patch and then moving back home to Florida, Stephanie stayed out of crafting for a few years until her friends encouraged her to get back at it. “I started making wreaths again for friends and family just as a hobby. Eventually, other people would see them would send inquiries for me to make them so it started a little business” says Stephanie. “We initially started with just the wreaths then added the candles and started going to local craft shows and art festivals and we built a home-based business with a local following. We eventually started selling through our website and it grew even more where it made sense to open a physical location” says Stephanie.
In The Handcrafted Boutique, you’ll find handmade crafts from local artists and vendors from all over Highlands and Hardee County. There are paintings, jewelry, soaps, and other various crafts throughout the boutique for sale. “We wanted to go back to how it used to be, buying handmade local products from local artists and vendors. In the future we want to hold classes and other events that promote the growth of business downtown” says Stephanie. Make sure to stop by and support our local artists and artisans and pick up some amazing handcrafted products.
Located at 133 N Ridgewood Dr Sebring
For February 28-March 1, 2020.
This weekend we will get to celebrate Leap Day! Does your family have any traditions or superstitions surrounding the day or the entire leap year? We’ve read that many cultures believe that leap year and especially leap day are somewhat cursed. In fact, in Italy, they refer to a Leap Year as a gloomy year. They also warn against weddings and other special activities because “Anno bisesto tutte le donne senza sesto”, meaning “in a leap year, women are erratic.” We got a good laugh out of that. We’re still going to go out and have fun all weekend!
Are you an avid lover of Harry Potter? Head down to the library at South Florida State College and represent your house during Hogwarts Colloquium & Celebration! Play games, make crafts, and earn house points! Combine the magical world of Harry Potter with an array of Undergraduate Research. Become immersed in Hogwarts from 9am-4pm on Friday and help your house earn the House Cup!
Fresh and delicious! The Lake Placid Farmers Market is open Saturday from 8am-1:30pm and will have a little of everything you’re looking for! Local Florida produce, artists, fresh food, plants, and music while you’re there!
Are you a DIY extraordinaire? Are you eager to DIY but don’t know where to start? All DIY lovers are welcome at The Grateful Hearts! This Saturday, they’re hosting some Morning Fun! Choose from a variety of projects including signs, centerpiece boxes, photo frames, trays, and so much more. Choose an adorable spring or Easter themed design and customize them for exactly what you want!
Ready for an out of this world show? Blue Jupiter is coming to Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts at South Florida State College Saturday night at 7pm! 4 mouths, 4 mics, and nothing else. Broadway meets a cappella in this stunning show with incredible talent! You won’t want to miss this show!
We hope everyone has a fantastic leap weekend! Take a selfie while you’re out and about and use the tag #SRundown to show us what fun you’ve been up to! Check our calendar HERE for more events throughout the month!
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Recycled Percussion is coming to Avon Park’s Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, January 31st. Recycled Percussion is just one of the many incredible shows in store for our community this year. This show is a part of the Advent Health’s Trending Now Series. The Sebring Rundown is SO EXCITED to be one of the series sponsors along with The SFSC Foundation. The Trending Now Series is exactly what it reads, what is TRENDING NOW! These shows are some of the coolest and most unique experiences that are touring right now.
Highlands County, from Lake Placid to North Avon Park, you’re just a short drive away from a fun night of entertainment. So, ditch your binge-watch and head to the Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts. Get your friends together and try something new. There is no need to dress up, you can wear your jeans and sneakers. These shows are a fun and laid back experience, you can even bring the littles, kids under 3 are free when seated on a lap. PLUS, parking is FREE and we have a special treat for you…so keep reading!
Recycled Percussion has played over 4,000 shows and over 400 corporate events in over 15 countries. The group also has done guest appearances on “Carson Daly”, “The Today Show”, “China’s Got Talent” and the Latin Grammy Awards. After being featured on the cover of “USA Today” and being voted National Act of the Year a record-breaking six times, the band gained world-wide recognition.
Since Justin Spencer formed Recycled Percussion in 1995, the band has been unstoppable. Their junk rock music became a national phenomenon week after week during their smash hit performances on America’s Got Talent in 2009.
This show is one for the whole family that you don’t want to miss! Tickets start at just $22 for adults and are only $10 for kids.
We are super excited that Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts has given us a special offer that is exclusive to our readers. This show is going to be AMAZING and we don’t want you to miss it! Use our special discount code, RUNDOWN and get 50% OFF of your adult ticket and you’ll see, hear, feel and experience an awesome, live performance.
We’ll make it easy for you, you don’t even have to leave our site (except to buy your tickets) Here is a recap of the show information:
- When: Friday, Jan 31, 2020 7:00pm
- Where: Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts
- Ticket Link http://bit.ly/RundownOFFER
- USE THIS 50% Offer Code: RUNDOWN (Adult tickets only)
- Make sure to use the dropbox when you go to buy tickets to find the $10 kids/student tickets.
We hope to see you there!
by: Tracy McCoy
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