Join friends and family in Downtown Bloomington for our annual holiday tree lighting and December First Friday: Live Window Vignettes, this Friday, December 1 from 4:45 pm- 8 pm!
Downtown Bloomington will feature live and static decorated windows for the holidays with a ton of holiday products and sales to entice you to stay downtown.
Performing prior to and after the tree lighting will be the Nitsch Theatre Arts Rising Stars! There will be several groups around the square to kick off the evening with some festive holiday cheer including Jasper's Java, Bloomington Police Department, Bloomington Fire Department, Under Wraps, and more!
Participating Businesses:
2 fruGALS Thrift- Live window vignette and photos with Santa’s helper
715 Jewelry- New jewelery pieces and a bunch of stocking stuffer options
Angel Ambrose Fine Art Studio & Gallery- Special priced small artwork and sales for the holidays! Listen to live music from Singer without a Band, and enjoy a toasted marshmallow brownie bomb!
Art Vortex Studio- Hosting guest artist Kara Kirchner of Karafelts, new collages by Janean Baird, and light refreshments
Bloomington Spice Works- Holiday spices and sampling
Bobzbay Books- Cast and crew of MIOpera will be performing carols in 19th-century costumes
Crossroads Fair Trade Goods & Gifts- Live window vignette featuring the Wise Women Love Fair Trade and a special for 15% off all holiday merchandise
Eaton Studio & Gallery- Live window vignette featuring the four wisemen: Hear no evil, See no evil, Speak no evil, and Do no evil. Listen to Fiddle in a Haystack in the main gallery area
gigi BOTTEGA- Hosting a live holiday window
Heartland Bank- Santa’s helper will be passing out magic color & scratch Christmas ornaments
Inside Out Accessible Art- Live painting of a winter scene in their window
I AM Woman- Pop into I AM Woman to soak up some Holiday cheer and the chance to win a giveaway
Ivy Lane Bakery- Hosting a live window vignette
La La Boutique- Live window “Santa’s Workshop” hosting a mailbox for children to place their letters to Santa, stop by for refreshments, and purchase $50 or more and receive a free gift
Main Gallery 404- Live window of Brian Simpson live drawing portraits of patrons
Mandy Roeing Fine Art- New mini winter paintings, new winter bird ornaments, and more pastel works of art
Martinelli’s Market- Bringing in amazing hand-decorated cookies, classic cookies, and hot chocolate, and hosting Pura Vida Pets pop-up
McLean County Museum of History- Join the Museum for a fun-filled night featuring a pop-up market with Bloom Community School, live music, adult egg nog, hot cider, and a holiday photo op
Merlot and A Masterpiece- First Friday $33 painting class special
Our Favorite Things Boutique- Live window vignette “Have Yourself a Merry Little Craftmas” and pop-up Sandys Sweet Sentiments will be in the workshop helping to make free Christmas cards
Red Raccoon Games- Hosting pop-ups Mandy White and Miss Kim’s Konfections
Refine 309- New holiday sweaters, mugs, bags, cups, and accessories
Specs Around Town- Live window vignette “Happy Holiday Travels to All”
Sugar Mama Bakery- Live window vignette featuring 2 local musicians, Eliana and Joy and live cookie decorating
The Bistro- Alex Keith performing at The Bistro
The Hangar Art Co.- Live window vignette featuring Oscar the Robot and pop into the gallery for a new monthly curation
The Painted Wraith Curiosity Shoppe- New Krampus products to promote their Krampus Market on the 16th
The Yarn Garden
Threshold to Hope
Vera & Buck Floral Studio- New holiday gift offerings
Von Champs Boutique/ Main Street Yoga- Live window featuring “Bruce the Talking Christmas Tree” and “Santa Paws”
