{"id":133573,"date":"2024-08-09T06:59:44","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T10:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=133573"},"modified":"2024-08-09T06:59:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T10:59:44","slug":"promenade-saucon-valley-to-welcome-smartivities-showcase-this-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=133573","title":{"rendered":"Promenade Saucon Valley to Welcome SmARTivities Showcase This Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lifestyle Shopping Center Continues Rapid Expansion<\/em><\/p>\n

of Tenant Lineup with Addition of Art Studio<\/em><\/p>\n

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CENTER VALLEY, Pa.\u00a0\u2013 August 8, 2024 \u2013\u00a0Promenade Saucon Valley, an open-air lifestyle shopping center in Center Valley, Pennsylvania (www.promenadesauconvalley.com<\/a>), today announced the addition of SmARTivities Showcase, a vibrant artist market and maker space offering handmade gifts, art supplies, and a pottery studio providing opportunities for classes, camps, and more. The new 3,023-square-foot SmARTivities Showcase, expected to open this fall, will be located between Elite Salons & Suites and The Promenade Pop-Up Shop.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are incredibly excited to welcome SmARTivities Showcase to Promenade Saucon Valley,\u201d said Patrick, general manager for the shopping center. \u201cTheir dedication to community engagement and fostering creativity aligns perfectly with our values. We look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have on our visitors and the wider community.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAt SmARTivities Showcase, our mission is to make creativity accessible to everyone,\u201d says April Tennille Khalil, founder of the studio. \u201cOur new location at Promenade Saucon Valley will allow us to offer an expanded range of classes, educational programs and unique gifts to engage and inspire the community.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

SmARTivities Showcase is designed to be an inclusive space for all ages and abilities, with a strong focus on personalized teaching techniques. The aim is to provide a welcoming environment where everyone can explore their creative side through a variety of activities and services including pottery wheel classes, open studio time, paint your own pottery, make and take crafts, classes and parties, artist market and showcase, art supplies and more.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to SmARTivities Showcase, over the past year, Promenade Saucon Valley has added a number of other coveted new tenants as well, including\u00a0Rally House<\/a>,\u00a0J.Crew Factory<\/a>,\u00a0Fulton Bank<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Club Champion<\/a>. It has also welcomed restaurants\u00a0Five Guys Burgers & Fries<\/a>,\u00a0The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill<\/a>, and\u00a0Turning Point<\/a>\u00a0and several local businesses that include\u00a0FD Market<\/a>,\u00a0Lashes by Gab<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Sweet Diehl Boutique<\/a>. Additionally, the center has been incubating entrepreneurial new retailers through two creative programs both introduced in 2023: the\u00a0Promenade Pop-Up Shop<\/a>\u00a0and the holiday-themed\u00a0Candy Cane Lane<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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About SmARTivities Showcase<\/u>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

SmARTivities Showcase is an artist market and maker space dedicated to making creativity accessible to all. SmARTivities Showcase offers provides artists with the opportunity to display and sell their work while offering a range of art supplies. Visitors can enjoy a variety of engaging activities, including pottery wheel classes, open studio time, paint-your-own pottery sessions, make-and-take crafts, personalized classes, and fun-filled parties. For more information, visit the SmARTivities website at\u00a0https:\/\/www.smartivities.net\/<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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About Promenade Saucon Valley<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lehigh Valley\u2019s premier outdoor lifestyle center, Promenade Saucon Valley in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, features a unique blend of more than 50 national retailers, one-of-a-kind boutiques, top-notch eateries and entertainment destinations all located in a beautiful, mountainside setting. The center\u2019s Main Street has a small-town feel complete with water fountains, fire pits, gathering areas, a stone gazebo, a grand platform event stage, and a Town Square surrounded by amphitheater-style seating. At Promenade Saucon Valley, guests will enjoy the ambiance, convenience and unparalleled collection of dining, retail and entertainment options. To learn more, visit the shopping center\u2019s website at\u00a0www.promenadesauconvalley.com<\/a>\u00a0or follow Promenade Saucon Valley on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0Tiktok<\/a>,\u00a0YouTube<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nMadeleine Convery<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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