December 2022 … 

Bob’s Powerhouse opens in Phillipsburg

For high-quality antiques as well as repairs, look no further than Bob’s Powerhouse Antiques Refinishing and Restoration, which recently opened for business in Phillipsburg.

Owner Bob Lefever will host a grand opening of the new location on Dec. 1.

Bob’s Powerhouse specializes in dental and doctor cabinets, country oak, general store items and primitives, just to name a few. Besides offering refinishing and restoration services, the business boasts more than 4,200 square feet in retail and wholesale space.
The Phillipsburg location can be found at exit 118 when taking Interstate 44 eastbound; when going westbound on I-44, take the County Road exit.

Bob’s Powerhouse Antiques Refinishing and Restoration can be found at bobs-powerhouse-antiques.business.site or call Lefever at 417-669-0379.

December 2022 … 

NOTO’s Celebration of Winter will make the season bright

No one does Christmas fun like Topeka’s NOTO Arts and Entertainment District, and its Celebration of Christmas events are back this year to add some twinkle and a bit of magic to your holiday.

Now that the tree has been lit in Veterans Park, be sure to catch a visit from Santa – he’ll be visiting the district on Dec. 3 at Round Table Book Store, Dec. 10 at Phoenix Finds NOTO, and Dec. 17 at Compass Point.

If you still have a few names to cross off your holiday shopping list, head out to NOTO’s Holiday Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17 in Redbud Park Pavilion. The market is back again this year, offering arts, crafts and gifts from local merchants. Be sure to stop by and buy a unique gift or two you won’t find anywhere else.

For more information about this and other events in the district, visit www.explorenoto.org.

December 2022 … 

Summit Country Antique Show will be back in January

The popular Summit Country Antique Show is scheduled to kick off the new year with fine antiques, primitives, and handmade items on Jan. 28 at the Greenwood Vintage Market in Greenwood. Check Facebook for updates.

Contact promoter Richard Brown for vendor information at hectordog1@gmail.com.

December 2022 … 

Leavenworth’s Main Street celebrating Christmas in style

The city of Leavenworth will welcome the Christmas holiday with two events designed to encourage the support of small businesses in town.

The first – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – is already well underway, having begun in early November. Going through Dec. 22, shoppers and diners at Main Street businesses and restaurants can win Main Street Bucks in weekly drawings. The more shopping you do at those merchants, the more opportunities you’ll earn to win those coveted bucks, which can be used at those same businesses. Other grand prize drawings will take place throughout until Dec. 22, too.

Another holiday tradition in town this year will be the Reindeer Romp, during which you can pick up maps that will lead you to fun holiday-themed activities, treats, and gifts. Live music, food, and, of course, lots of shopping will be on hand so you can create your own special holiday memories. Reindeer Romp will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 3. Go to 416 S. Cherokee for a map of participating businesses; the event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 913-682-3924 or visit www.leavenworthmainstreet.com.

And to get a glimpse at local history, be sure to take in the town’s Vintage Homes Tour from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 11. Sponsored by the Leavenworth County Historical Society and the Carroll Mansion, this year is the 30th anniversary of the event.

December 2022 … 

Antique Alley has beautiful finds around every corner

Now entering its 12th year, the Antique Alley Arkansas Antique Show will ring in the new year once again, Jan. 6-8 at the Conway Expo Center.

Shoppers will marvel at more than 200 booths of antiques and vintage items for sale. In addition, you can help out a good cause by visiting a booth sponsored by the Conway Women’s Shelter, which will be selling pendants made of broken vintage china.

Admission to the event is $10 on Friday, Jan. 6, which is also the show’s early buying day. Regular admission is $5 on Saturday, Jan. 7, and Sunday, Jan. 8. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Parking for the event is free.

For more information, visit www.AntiqueAlleyAR.com.