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Forever Changes , a pop-up vinyl record store, recently opened inside Heart Stone Coffee in Franklin Commons. The store, owned by Shawn Cephas, is open every Saturday from 10am-2pm and features not only new and vintage vinyl records but also music inspired gifts and art made by locals, including Rich's Really Cool Notebooks, Livnsol by Brian Hearns, and Kate's Creations. "Forever Changes is not just a place for the vinyl record fan, it's a place where our friends, family, and lovers can shop and support local merchants," he said. "It's more than records" Cephas traces his love of music to the day he was born above a record store: King James Records, one of the first African-American owned record stores in Philadelphia. Read more on the Phoenixville Patch . Voxipop was also there for the grand opening, watch the video here . Visit Forever Changes on Facebook to keep up to date.

Peri Anderson, owner of Brooklyn Girl Bakery , was part of a team that won the most recent episode of Sugar Rush on Netflix. I reached out to Peri to learn a little more about her bakery: I started out taking a recreational cake decorating class with my mom when I was still living in NY. I loved it and moved to PA to be with my boyfriend (now husband), where I began interning for a bakery in Chestnut Hill. Over the course of 7 years I worked my way up from intern to pastry chef until I decided to leave in 2012. I do all of my baking in our home kitchen which is licensed and insured by the Dept. of Agriculture. Initially, I wanted to focus on wedding cakes so I immediately started contacting wedding venues in the area to see if they would include me a wedding cake vendor in their packages. I currently work with over 10 venues and several caterers in the area. While wedding cakes are my main focus, I also make cakes and cookie favors for all occasions. While I don’t have a retail loca...

On Saturday, March 28th, Hickory Springs Pet Farm will be hosting an Easter Celebration. The event will be held from 10am-1pm and will feature pictures with the Easter Bunny, goodies and giveaways. Hickory Springs Pet Farm, 1095 Pike Springs Rd, Phoenixville, is a family-owned and operated cat and dog kennel nestled on 16 acres in the beautiful rolling hills of northern Chester County. They offer boarding, daycare, grooming and training services. For more information, please visit them at hickoryspringsfarm.com .

On Thursday, June 26th, Berryville Frozen Yogurt & Juice will be hosting a fundraiser for Coast to Coast For the Kids , Norman Horn's quest to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer. Simply present the coupon below and Berryville will donate 20% of your purchase to this great cause. About Berryville: Berryville Frozen Yogurt & Juice was created because the founders want to offer healthy yogurt and juice options to people of all ages. For Phoenixville, Pennsylvania residents, an option for healthy drinks and healthy snacks should always be available! Berryville Frozen Yogurt & Juice believes they can fill the void and become the natural option for those wanting to enjoy great tasting frozen yogurt and juices. Our store creates an atmosphere that the whole family can enjoy and we've designed is so everyone feels comfortable and at home. Expect to meet a friendly staff with music playing in the shop while you enjoy your juice and frozen yogurt. Berryvil...

Pottstown, PA - Decemberber 11, 2013 - Have you ever asked yourself, “What if ?” That’s exactly what founding partners John Giannopoulos, Jeff Vaughan, Paul Czachor, Al Matarazzo and Derek Menaldino asked themselves when they first discussed opening a craft distillery in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Fast forward twelve months from that casual conversation and Manatawny Still Works - the first craft, small-batch distillery in Montgomery County since 1969 - will be opening to the public in February, 2014. The 7,500 square foot facility is located behind the Pottstown Municipal Airport in the Circle of Progress Industrial Park on the banks of Manatawny Creek. Manatawny Still Works (MSW) has entered into a working relationship with their neighbor on the Circle, award-winning craft brewery Sly Fox Brewing Company . The brewery will be producing the wash - the first step in whiskey production - from their state-of-the-art brewhouse. MSW distiller, Max Pfeffer, formerly lead brewer at Sly...

This holiday season, farmer Dean Carlson is pleased to offer Farmer’s Gift Baskets of his fresh, humanely raised Beef, Pork and Poultry from Wyebrook Farm (150 Wyebrook Road, 610-942-7481). Featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer’s annual gift guide , Farmer’s Gift Baskets are $75 for seven pounds of assorted fresh and cured meats from the farm, packed in a thermal bag and available for pick-up at the farm itself, as well as every Tuesday throughout December from downtown’s Green Aisle Grocery (1618 East Passyunk Avenue, 215-465-1411) and Cook (253 South 20th Street, 215-735-2665). Guests who are interested in purchasing a Farmer’s Gift Basket, either as the foundation for an entire holiday season’s worth of meals or as a thoughtful and unusual gift for cooks and food lovers, should email info@wyebrookfarm.com for more information. Customers can also view Wyebrook’s complete product and price list on their website and then order their meats from info@wyebrookfarm.com .

A couple of weeks ago we introduced to you Skylight Coworking , the new collaborative office environment located at 214 Bridge Street. While they have been open for the past few weeks, tomorrow will be their official Grand Opening. Beginning at 2pm, the celebration will give you the chance to speak with founder Shannon Coghlan Reiss about the advantages of coworking and how you can benefit from this up-and-coming professional movement. You will also get to enjoy the paintings of Elisabeth Olver, Skylight's resident artist, whose original renderings will be in constant rotation on their walls to encourage creativity, entrepreneurialism, and accomplishment. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 2:14 and light snacks and beverages will be available.

Local videographer Matt Mahoney, creative force behind InkWater Pictures recently did a piece on Jay Fata and his reason for starting Valor Men's Grooming Lounge . It gives a great behind the scenes look into what drives Jay and is well worth the watch whether you are a regular customer of Valor or someone considering a new place to get your hair cut.

Jay Fata established Valor Men’s Grooming lounge (27 S Main St.) in December of 2011. Valor is the brainchild of Eufora’s Hero for Men educational and business philosophies. Our concept is to provide technical excellence through a combination of old school barbering and modern day trend cutting. The shop is stocked with cold beer, 6 plasma televisions and a lounge area. Our cigar lounge, located outside in the rear of the building, is the perfect place for a cigar and a beer. So if you are looking for a great haircut, a cold beer and a great place to hang out or kick back on a leather couch, call us today at 610-933-1511 to set up an appointment or just walk in and relax. Appointments can also be made online at valormensgrooming.com .

Valor Men's Grooming Lounge is hosting a Pre-Valentine's Day Party where guys (and gals) can come out and do some shopping for their loved ones. Come out to relax, have a beer, smoke a cigar, and get something nice for your Valentine! Valor is having a party before Valentine's Day with different local vendors selling fabulous gift ideas for your sweetie. One stop shopping plus beer, cigars, and sports on TV! Does your girl like bling? Stella & Dot Jewelry will be there offering the New Spring Collection! Stella & Dot is beautiful, trendy, and high-end costume jewelry spotted on celebrities everywhere! To browse before the event or have your Valentine make a "wish-list" visit: www.stelladot.com/kristacowan Does your sweetie have a sweet tooth? Sweet Talk Cakes will be there with their gorgeous baked goods and treats. You can purchase something that day or place orders that night for some of their amazing cupcakes or other products that are both pl...

On Monday, December 12th, several local businesses are coming together to sponsor Ladies Night Out: Bridge St. Chocolates, Charmed Spirits, Lush Consignment Boutique, Best Friends, Lulu's, Country Charm, LEO wedding decor, K&M trends, Jewelry by Megan and many more of your favorite local stores and vendors will be at Ladies Night Out! Ladies Night Out is hosted by the Columbia Bar and Grille on Monday, December 12th from 6:30 to 9p.m. With a $20 admission fee, you will receive a cocktail of your choice, an appetizer buffet, and a chance to shop at all the wonderful stores under one roof. So come on by with your girlfriends! This will be a fun filled evening!

On Monday, December 12th, Innovations Hair Salon is inviting ladies to a BEAUTY (Arbonne), BAGS (31) & BEADS (Stella & Dot) party! What more could a girl want?! This festive holiday event is from 6:30-8pm and will feature light refreshments, drawings for hair care products gift basket, a free haircut and more. Innovations Hair Salon is located at 538 Nutt Road. For more information, please call 610-935-3595.

Heather Pasko, owner of LEO (Lovely Events & Occasions), is opening her 2nd boutique style event planning/design firm in Phoenixville, and are pleased to announce their Grand Opening on Friday, December 2nd, 2011. Her 1st gallery was such a success in Berks County, that with-in a two year span she has now opening her second. Whether you are looking for a special cake, caterers, party venues, spa services, special lighting, photographers, or invitations, the talented and experienced team can address all facets of your event planning and help you create an unforgettable event in a stress-free and organized manner. “I wanted to put a face to event planning” said Heather, “where anyone could walk in to my shop and find what they were looking for. Our goal is to make the planning process and design process of any event easy and enjoyable experience”. Heather has been planning events for over 10 years and has been empowering couples to make educated choices. Although she specializes ...

Meadow Brook Golf Club , 1416 State Road, has a Small Business Saturday special tomorrow. For every $100 gift certificate purchased receive two free rounds of golf. For more information, visit them at meadowbrookgc.com .

The Phoenixville Area Entrepreneur Expo is coming to Franklin Commons on Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 12-5pm Plans for the day include guest speakers, a panel of entrepreneurs, networking opportunities, children’s activities, door prizes and a helping of entrepreneur-related advice and news. In addition, State Senator Andy Dinniman will be presenting the award to Phoenixville's Favorite Entrepreneur/Business at 1pm. The event is open to the public and tickets are $5. For more information, visit http://www.paeexpo.com/ .

2011 Brides Choice Winner-Wedding Photography, Based in Philadelphia, Pa PHOENIXVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA - February 01, 2011 (PRLEAP.COM) February 1, 2011 - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Philadelphia based Laura Keen Photography for Wedding Photography Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation. Laura Keen Photography stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year. "WeddingWire is honore...

New Events Rentals Collaboration Launches in Phoenixville Two unique facilities under one roof are featured PHOENIXVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA (OCTOBER 13, 2010): A new program to heighten awareness of Phoenixville’s Franklin Commons and tenant Rock & Roll After School has been launched to highlight these unique facilities’ suitability for rental events, especially “parties that really rock” in “a most un-common place.” An open house was held last night at Franklin Commons to showcase the 225,000-sq-ft mixed-use educational, corporate and event facility and the 5,850-sq-ft Rock & Roll After School to event planners, chambers and visitors bureaus, approved caterers and related professionals.

On Tuesday, October 12th, Franklin Commons will be hosting an open house from 5-9pm. The open house will showcase the special events and amenities offered by Rock & Roll After School , the area’s most innovative after-school music program and band camps for kids as well as highlighting the various other things that Franklin Commons has to offer. Click on the image to the right for a flyer which has more information about what you can expect at the event.

On Saturday, September 11th, The Soul Center is hosting a 'Grand Beginning' open house. The event features free class samplings from 8am-4pm, a cocktail hour from 6-8pm and dance party from 8:45-9:45. Visit thesoulcenter.com for a complete schedule of events.

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