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Join West Concord’s Sip & Shop

February 9th, 4-7pm!

Show a little love by wearing something RED, there may be a surprise at each individual business! Red balloons will be outside each of the participating businesses.

Participating businesses are all women owned!

Belle on Heels, 23 Commonwealth Avenue
Concord Firefly, 23 Commonwealth Avenue
Joy Street, 49 Commonwealth Avenue
Vintages Adventures in Wine, 53 Commonwealth Avenue
A New Leaf, 74 Commonwealth Avenue
J’Aim, 84 Commonwealth Avenue
Reflections, 101 Commonwealth Avenue
Doe + Fawn, 105 Commonwealth Avenue
Loveday, 115 Commonwealth Avenue
Concord Art and Antiques, 129 Commonwealth Avenue
Clay Art & Concept, 114 Commonwealth Avenue

Read about these local shops & shopkeepers…

Belle on Heels a French inspired boutique owned by Melissa Evans has been in business for 5 years in West Concord located at 23 Commonwealth Ave. Her inspiration came from her frequent travels to France and her love for provincial style. Melissa works with French companies and carries gourmet foods and body products from the countryside. She also has a wide variety of original art as well as antiques, home decor and gifts. She chose this location due to its vibrant, warm community. The Village has always been one of her favorites to shop and stroll.

Concord Firefly has an extensive selection of gifts and accessories… be sure to stop in, you’ll find a wonderful array of gifts and something special for yourself. Fabulous scarves, socks, jewelry, clothing, handbags, novelty, hats, mittens, bags and more! Kids will love the candy room in the back!

Joy Street Life + Home is a distinctive gift boutique located in the Cultural District of West Concord, Massachusetts. It’s a welcoming shopping destination to find the perfect present, decor for your own home and a special little pick me up.

Opened in Spring 2017, Joy Street Life + Home was born out of passion to bring designers and customers together in a warm and friendly space. The boutique features products from more than 250 companies including women-owned businesses, New England-based businesses, and Fair Trade lines. Each and every product is carefully selected for the store to spark those moments of joy when you find that perfectly special something. With locally themed and handmade goods as well as standout essentials, we have exactly what you didn’t even know you were hoping to find!

Vintages Adventures in Wine has been selling world-class wines in West Concord for 23 years and counting. We specialize in classic wines from Piedmont Italy, fine Burgundies and Champagne from France, as well as a carefully curated collection of other established wine regions around the world. We also offer a unique selection of spirits and craft beer. We enjoy being a part of the dynamic West Concord neighborhood because it truly has something for everyone and are excited to see it continue to thrive!

A New Leaf specializes in “Redesigned & Consigned Home Furnishings”. Owner Meg Gaudet freshens up old classics and offers array of charming home furnishings, home decor and gifts.

J’Aim is your local go-to for home decor, tabletop, textiles, apothecary, local art, hand crafted goods & jewelry. Owner & curator, Jaimee Healy’s shop offers unique and beautiful gifts and pieces for your home or wardrobe.

Reflections is the best consignment Store Concord MA and Award-winning regional favorite – 27 years and still going!

We have a personal approach to in person consignment shopping and we also have an extensive online shop! Our consignors bring nothing but the best from modern casual and boho items to upscale designers. We carry styles to match every taste, and LOVE the artisan and one of a kind. Some favorite brands Include: J Jill, Eileen Fisher, J. McLaughlin, Habitat, Ralph Lauren and more! Secondhand fashion never looked so good!

Add the perfect accessory to complete your outfit – purses, totes and travel bags at serious discounts; Unique statement handbags, Jewelry in Sterling silver or Gold from Brand names and Artisan makers, Estate Jewelry; Shoes and boots for every day or occasions. Why pay full price? Reflections offers the best value!

Whether you’re shopping, consigning or both – you’ll feel the difference at Reflections!

Doe + Fawn offers a selection of toys, books and clothing with a deep connection to the natural world. Designed for young children and their caretakers, our thoughtful and engaging collection of goods is curated from the creative minds of artists, makers and producers with a love of nature, play and design.

Owner Amy Noordzij shares her background and inspiration for opening Doe + Fawn….

“There have been many life experiences that inspired my desire to open a children’s shop in West Concord. One of the more recent sparks for me was when I listened to a podcast called 1,800 Days. This podcast is about the first 1,800 days of every child’s life- the time from birth to kindergarten- the most intense period of development in their lives. While the podcast goes deeper into the early childhood education system in the US, it got me thinking about what if I could open a store that embraced this time period through play and reading while also having a connection to the natural world.

I have M.ED and I was a Kindergarten teacher and worked in Environmental Education for a number of years prior to starting a family. I have served on the Board of Gaining Ground and Concord Education Fund. Most recently, I taught plant based cooking classes for The Healing Garden, Emerson Auxiliary, a local elementary school and was a private chef, with an emphasis on food and healing. This particular passion can be found in the “Farmer’s Market “section of the shop! My hope for the shop is to connect my experiences in education while staying true to the mission, offer a welcoming space and build deeper community relationships. “

Loveday offers a thoughtfully curated collection of women’s apparel, sourced primarily from independent designer brands across Europe and the UK.

The lifestyle store includes a collection of contemporary fine jewelry, creative lifestyle goods and an apothecary. Owner Kirsten Ball, a resident of Carlisle and a jewelry designer, travels to Europe on a fairly regular basis to visit family and keep her pulse on the latest in European fashion. She brings boutique brands back with her to Concord Massachusetts!

Concord Art and Antiques owners Bobbi Benson and Joy Moore, antique dealers for over 30 yrs, opened this past August and could not be happier in our new space at 129 Commonwealth. We have room to curate our extensive collection of fine art, estate jewelry, botanicals, and quality antiques and collectibles. Open Wednesday thru Sunday 11-5.

Clay Art & Concept owner, Michal Adar-Orgad, is a ceramic artist that always wanted to open a working studio combined with a shop where she can create and display her work. This little dream of hers came to life October 2022 in amazing West Concord.

Michal says “The ‘rawness’ and the variety of stores and artists around, seemed like the right place for me. The community and the business owners are so nice, welcoming and support one another. It looks like we are all sharing the same idea of shopping and eating local at unique, one of a kind shops. I love simple, basic designs – contemporary styles that are colorful, dynamic and sophisticated.

My pieces are handmade and feel natural and organic to the touch. I was hoping to create a space that will feel like everybody’s home, a place to come, visit and shop as needed.”.

LOVE LOCAL

SHOP LOCAL

Lets support our local small businesses!

This fall, the West Concord Junction Cultural District Committee invites you to celebrate West Concord’s industrial history as a vibrant, multicultural, entrepreneurial factory and mill town through a mural, a photo exhibit, a documentary screening, and other events.

Events and Exhibitions:

All are invited to attend an unveiling of a new 24’ x 8’ full-color grand mural designed by Edward Feather and painted by a team of West Concord artists on Saturday, September 24^th, 2022 at 11:00AM in front of 30 Beharrell Street.

Between September 24^th and November 30^th, the Fowler Branch of the Concord Free Public Library will host a photo exhibit of the people and places of industrial West Concord.

On Saturday, October 15, Discover West Concord Day, at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., the Fowler Library will show Rivers, Rails, and Revenues, a documentary about West Concord’s industrial history made by students of Susan Erickson’s 5th grade class in 2000. On the same day, the Concord Visitor Center will offer free walking tours about West Concord’s past and present, including industrial history, beginning at 10:00AM and 1:00PM.
The Concord Conservatory of Music will feature in its November monthly ‘Listening Project’ a selection of music related to the West Concord industrial history era.
For more information about any of the events click here

The West Concord Junction Cultural District is a charming village center that offers a wide range of arts, dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreational activities available for residents and visitors alike.

The Junction gets its name from the historic crossing of the Fitchburg Railroad and the Framingham/ Lowell Railroad. In the mid- to late-1800’s the Junction was a bustling center of activity with more than 100 trains stopping or passing through daily. Today the MBTA Commuter Rail service still runs on the Fitchburg Railroad, and the Framingham/Lowell line is now the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.

While here, explore the diversity of shops, businesses, and cultural locations—enjoy a cup of coffee or an ice cream, pick up a fresh loaf of bread or connect with friends over a meal inside or outdoors. Visit our numerous art galleries, local outdoor murals, theater, dance, and musical venues, or consider taking a class!

The Industry Project is presented by the West Concord Junction Cultural District Committee, with funding support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The project is also made possible by the generous West Concord community funding support of presenting sponsors Trashology and the Green Labs Recycling. This is also made possible by supporting sponsor Plug Power. Additional local support was provided from the Concord Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

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