Fun Food/Shopping Weekend Coming Up!

It's mid-summer and what does that mean to you?

Sidewalk sales? Of course!

Food and live music?  Well, it does in downtown Northville!

Yes, come to town this Thursday for the food truck rally preview night as trucks line Main Street from 5-9 p.m. there will be live music, too! Now, how fun is that? 

How can you resist this chef clock ...

One of a Selection of Clocks at the Dancing Eye Gallery

The weekend continues with the food truck rally and sidewalk sales through Sunday. 

So come to town, visit the Dancing Eye Gallery and celebrate summer with us!

Calling All Girls!! It's Time for Girl's Night Out!

Ladies!

We know you love to shop! 

Gather your girlfriends and join us Friday, April 19th for a night of new merchandise and fun in Downtown Northville! 

The Dancing Eye Gallery will be open late and celebrating you! Spring is just around the corner--really! Just take a look at our awesome window! Doesn't it just make you want to come in and shop? And... if you make a purchase that night, you will be eligible to enter the drawing to win a journal of your choice!!! We just received a new shipment and many new categories. There's one for every occasion--we're sure. Come, join the fun!

You can win  me!

Visit www.NorthvilleGirlsNightOut.com for more information.

So Much To Talk About!

Lumia Greeting Card

First of all, all of us at the Dancing Eye Gallery wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and love!

Next, we invite you to Shop Small on Saturday, November 24. Please support us and shops like ours on Small Business Saturday. Show your support for our local artists and for Northville. We will be here to help you, to wrap your gifts and to make your experience with us a fun one!

Last but not least, our hours of operation this week are:

Wednesday, 11/21  10-7
Thursday, 11/22   Closed (to eat turkey!)
Friday, 11/23     9-9
Saturday, 11/24   9-7 (Shop Small today)
Sunday, 11/25     12-5

Look for our holiday hours for the rest of the season next week.

Buy Michigan Now Festival

The 2nd annual Buy Michigan Now festival takes place in Downtown Northville from August 6th - 8th. Main Street will be closed for this 3-day funfest featuring sidewalk sales, live music, children's activities, and plenty of Michigan-based businesses and Michigan-made products.

The Main Stage in Town Square will be jumping with a variety of live performances each day and at the other end of town, near Center Street, you'll find a great mix of acoustic entertainers and presenters at the Tom Holzer Ford Performance Patio.

Head over to Church Square with the family for the Kids Zone featuring arts & crafts, storytelling, some very special guests, and surprises guaranteed to delight children of all ages.

"Together we will revitalize the economy, one product, one purchase, one person at a time."

For a full list of events check out the Buy Michigan Now website.

Arts & Acts happens this weekend

This Weekend downtown Northville will celebrate the arts with Arts & Acts. The 3 day event includes live music, a series of one act plays at the Tipping Point Theatre, a Film Festival at Genitti's and of course the 22nd annual Art in the Sun art fair featuring over 75 artists!

Hours for Art in the Sun
Friday June 25th 1:00 - 7:00pm
Saturday June 26th 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday June 27th 11:00am - 5:00pm

For more information on times and for a complete schedule of events please check out the Northville Art House website or the Arts & Acts Facebook page.

Northville's 11th Annual Student Art Show

The Northville Art House will feature its 11th annual juried Student Fine Art Exhibit, featuring the work of middle and high school students. This exhibit will open Friday, April 30 at several downtown Northville galleries and is a collaboration with Northville’s art educators to promote art appreciation among the community’s youth.

This annual exhibit features an array of exceptional two and three-dimensional work from Northville’s most talented students. The public is invited to join the Art Walk and view the work of our talented Northville students on Friday, April 30, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Northville Art House, Dancing Eye Gallery, Northville Gallery, Solid Grounds Coffee House and Starring the Gallery. These galleries will host the student work through the weekend during their normal business hours."

Northville Victorian Festival

It's time once again to dust off your pantaloons and top hats for the 2009 Victorian Festival!

Journey back through time to a simpler era with a visit to downtown Northville's 20th annual Victorian Festival on September 18-20. Experience the art, history, and romance of the 1800's amid Northville's historic downtown district and tree-lined streets.

The Festival begins with the traditional parade on Friday at 6:30pm and continues throughout the weekend. The streets will be closed to automobile traffic as townspeople, artists, and business owners turn back the clock and transform themselves into a Victorian Village complete with period costumes, storytellers, magicians, musical entertainment and demonstrations. Ryde Park features rides for kids and the Victorian Saloon offers entertainment for adults.

Visitors can also enjoy a unique shopping experience in the many establishments in Northville, old-fashioned games, and food booths. Victorian Teas and Fashion Shows take place on Saturday and Northville's own historical village, Mill Race Village, will host activities on Sunday. The Festival is hosted by the Northville Chamber of Commerce and celebrates the town's special heritage.

Summer Friday Night Concert Series

It's time once again for the Friday Night Concert series to come to downtown Northville. Each Friday (May 29th - Aug. 28th) from 7-9pm the Town Square will host a different free concert from a local musical act.

May 29th - NHS Jazz Band Local jazz students

June 12th - Lady Sunshine & the X Band Motown/Soul
June 19th - Shawn Riley Band Top 40 Hits from Yesterday & Today
June 26th - Gia Warner Motown/Rock & Roll

July 3rd - Randy Brock Group Detroit Blues
July 10th - Mass Transit Top 40 Hits from Yesterday & Today
July 17th - The Kris K Band Rock & Roll/Americana
July 24th - Soul Academy Detroit Soul Review
July 31st - Fifty Amp Fuse Metro Detroit's Premiere Party Band

August 7th - The Millionaires Big Band, Swing & Pop
August 14th - Redhill Detroit Country
August 21st - Oak Pointe Contemporary Musical Review
August 28th - Steve King and the Dittilies Top 40 Hits

For more information please visit the Northville Parks & Recreation website.

Luck o' the Irish

March is the month where everybody gets to be a little bit Irish! To help celebrate St. Patrick's Day the Dancing Eye Gallery of Northville is now stocking festive shamrock tiles from Convergence.

We also have plenty of other green tiles and jewelry to help bring some festive decor to you and your home!

Holiday Hours

Dancing Eye Gallery of Northville
December 24th - Christmas Eve - 10am to 3pm
December 25th - Christmas Day - Closed
December 26th - Closed
December 31st - New Years Eve - 10am to 3pm
January 1st - Happy New Year! - Closed

Dancing Eye Gallery of Walled Lake
December 23rd - Last day to shop in Walled Lake before Christmas! - 10am to 5pm
December 24th - Christmas Eve - Closed
December 25th - Christmas Day - Closed
December 26th - Closed
December 31st - New Years Eve - Closed
January 1st - Happy New Year! - Closed

Northville is Open Late!

Tis the season for holiday shopping!

Snagging unique gifts from downtown Northville just got a little easier on Thursday and Friday nights. Several shops, including the Dancing Eye Gallery, have extended their hours until 8pm.

Participating stores include -

As the Page Turns - 149 N. Center
Bees Knees - 141 E. Main
Broughton Music - 145 N. Center
Dancing Eye Gallery - 101 N. Center
Epiphany Kitchens - 107 N. Center
Fine Threads - 105 E. Main
Goody Two Shoes - 124 E. Main
Christina's Home Sweet Home - 410 E. Main
Gardenviews - 202 W. Main
Lorla's Shoes & Accessories - 142 N. Center
Northville Candle, Gifts and Cards - 124 N. Center
Northville Gallery - 123 E. Main
Northville Nail Salon - 103 E. Main
Paws Total Pet Studio - 102 E. Main
Pear-aphernalia - 184 E. Main
Rock on Main Clothing Company - 134 E. Main
Scottie's Kitchen - 149 N. Center
Simply Wine - 109 N. Center
Stampeddler - 145 N. Center
Starring The Gallery - 118 W. Main
Uniquely Yours Flower Shop - 156 N. Center
Your Michigan Connection - 136 N. Center
Van Dam's Boutique - 111 E. Main

Brightly Twisted Event - Nov. 7th

Brightly Twisted is bringing their fun and funk to the Dancing Eye Gallery.


A little bit about Brightly Twisted
Created by artists Greg Stemas and Tammy Bourque, Brightly Twisted is a unique clothing line. They specialize in hand-dyed garments, commonly referred to as “tie-dye.” Using fiber-reactive dye on trend-conscious garments, Tammy and Greg personally design every piece, resulting in a completely original, one-of-a-kind article of clothing.

For the past few years, Brightly Twisted has functioned mostly within the Art Fair Circuit. During the summer season (May-September) they travel across Michigan and throughout parts of the country selling and promoting their work at dozens of art fairs and festivals. Their gypsy like path has taken them in many directions. For those of you who have seen their work, you realize the effect it seems to have. They don’t know if it is the vivid colors, or the intricate designs, perhaps its the style of the clothing they use, but whatever it is, a piece of Brightly Twisted has the ability to bring out the best in people. How could anyone be in a bad mood wearing something so colorful and fun?


On Friday, November 7th, come to Northville for an evening of fun and funky fashions. The folks at Brightly Twisted will be unveiling their new garments for sale at the Dancing Eye Gallery starting at 7pm.

Print out the card below and save 15% off your Brightly Twisted purchase. Come to the gallery Friday night decked out in your favorite Brightly Twisted original and save an additional 10%!


For more information on Brightly Twisted.

The Dancing Eye Gallery of Northville is located downtown at 101 N. Center Street.

Hope to see you there!

Northville 20th Annual Victorian Festival

Dust off your top hats and lace parasols it's almost time for Northville's annual Victorian Festival. It all happens September 12th through the 14th in downtown Northville. Things kick off with the Victorian Festival parade on Friday the 12th at 6:30 pm. Festivities for the weekend include antique car displays, Victorian teas & fashion show, old fashioned games and rides, Victorian home tours, street entertainment, free horse and carriage rides, a Victorian saloon, crafters and much more!

Visit Northville.org for more information and festival times.

Welcome

Hello and welcome to the new Dancing Eye Gallery blog. Yay! Our blog will be the place to turn for all sorts of great news on artists and products that we feature in the gallery. We're new to this whole blogging thing, so we thank you for jumping aboard and we hope you enjoy the ride. If you're in the south east Michigan area stop in to one of our two locations and you can check out all the goodness featured on this blog in person.



Dancing Eye Gallery of Northville
101 N. Center Street - Northville, MI 48167
(248)449-7086
Hours: Mon. - Thur. 10am to 6pm, Fri. 10am to 8pm, Sat. 10am to 5pm, Sun. 12pm to 4pm



Dancing Eye Gallery of Walled Lake
133 East Walled Lake Drive - Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248)668-0731
Hours: Fri. & Sat. 10am to 5pm, Sun. 12pm to 4pm

Our web store is always open!