On Saturday 6th November, Made in the Shade hosts the official launch of Glasgow's only weekly indie market, Supermercado. We invite y'all to the undercover courtyard of the newly refurbished Barras Centre to experience for yourselves, The New Barras.
Grand Opening Party - Bring your friends!
Indie businesses - including specialist bakers, artisan coffee roasters, vintage clothing sellers, designer makers, indie thrifters, florists, fashion designers and secondhand music and books traders - set up shop in the courtyard between 10.30am and 4pm.
As you shop, expect to be served a heap of old-style treats from The Barras Buffet, choosing from broken biscuits, hot donuts, peas & vinegar and cockle-warming beverages.
The Barras Buskers provide live entertainment during gaps in the Supermercado shopping soundtrack. The live music line-up features a special live acoustic set by rock'n'roll honky tonkers, The Meatmen.
The Made in the Shade HQ will have a 'doors open day' for visitors to sneak a peek at our new creative base and workshop space - with the opportunity to take part in drop-in sewing workshops with seamstress extraordinaire, Leah Halliday.
The Barras Centre Cafe will also be open for business providing a comfortable hide-out for public crafters and people watchers.
The Barras: Glasgow with Personality
The launch also marks the beginning of a DIY campaign by Made in the Shade to encourage shoppers back to the market district.
With a mighty budget of zero pounds, we've devised the first steps in their campaign to ignite a Barras revival. We're gathering quotes and stories from people about The Barras for use in our crusade. Local film makers, photographers and musicians are already onboard to help us raise the profile of the Eastend shopping hub through a series of guerilla events, online promotions and impromptu stunts. :) If you would like to lend a hand, let us know!
We will be offering guided tours of The Barras Centre and the surrounding area on launch day and we'll be presenting information on our plans and efforts to rebuild The Barras.
Like a wise man once said, "Let's get back on it!"
Whoopah!
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do you have a facebook event page? this looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteWe sure do, Zoe :) Find it here - and please do share it with your chums! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Glasgow-United-Kingdom/The-Made-In-The-Shade-Supermercado/151508294877628?v=app_2344061033#!/event.php?eid=112390605491017&index=1
ReplyDeletehello ladies, just getting active on the old blog sites, getting in practice.... that's all - see you fri night xx
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