Hertel Summer Series 2023
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Below you will find the Map and Participating Business Directory for August 25th Music and Murals: Explore Hertel's Arts
Bands/Musicians:
8/25 Music + Murals - Explore Hertel Arts
Participating Businesses:
8/25 Music + Murals - Explore Hertel Arts
Elle James Decor Sip and shop with special sale!
House of Jacob Mancave items 15% Off
The Hertel Business Association will be popped up on the 1400 block of Hertel selling swag and game cards as fundraising efforts which help bring the Hertel Summer Series to life.
Daisy's Doghouse Nicholas Switalski, a local Artist will be painting live in our storefront!!
Tom the Buffalo Mural will be on Hertel for a photo-op. Sadie’s Safe Harbor dog rescue will be doing paw print paintings. Treats on Sale!
Em & Em Books Em and Em's books will be popping up at Daisy's Doghouse with our
fan-favorite mystery books packages, used books for only $6 and a special buy 4 get 1 free sale!
HER Story While you shop + stroll, a local woman artist will be live painting on the HER Story window. The painting will develop over the course of the evening. Stop by + see the creation come to life.
Boost Body & Nutrition Try our samples and check out our EMS demos
Spoke & Dagger Co. Stop by to take part in our community art piece as you stroll by!
Additionally, Reed Schall of Schall Art Shop will be painting live during the event! S&Dco’s retail store and coffee shop feature many local artists and photographers in the decor and product, check it out while grabbing a cup of coffee, espresso drinks, lemonade, etc.
Delaware Soccer Club + Buffalo Foosball Play an exciting game of foosball and learn about weekly and annual events in the Buffalo and Rochester areas.
Revolution Gallery and Lounge Stop by to take part in our Hertel Mural Scavenger Hunt! More details below. New seasonal wines and cocktails; new drinks on our Zero Proof / mocktail menu; see our latest exhibit “The Tarot Card” group show with over 70 artists!
Music: DJ Dr. Wisz will be spinning 45s out front of Gutter Pop next to the Revolution 21+ patio. After the summer series, The Hot Club of Buffalo will be performing in the gallery - music starts at 9:00pm (21+ with valid ID)!
Stella & Brooke Gift Studio Stop by for extended store hours 6-9
Clayton's Toys free sidewalk chalk (no purchase required, while supplies last)
Hertel Home Consignment Serving Popcorn, sales and pop-ups
Buddy's Second Chance Rescue Meet and greet for dog adoptions, popping up at Hertel Home Consignment
The Alchemy Studio Staying open late,Tarot card pulls, 25% off coupons for energy work services. Gift cards will also be available.
Natura Organic Skin Boutique Demo’s & Specials
Sunoco A-Plus We are open 24 hours with lots of promotions
The Antique Lamp Co and Gift Emporium START HERE! Get your free Mural Map to begin your walking tour of Hertel and also receive a mystery scratch-off discount!
Music: Lower Town Trio
Garage Bar & Restaurant Meet artist Jeff Perdziak and get the story behind the mural he painted inside Garage, Three Cord Bourbon. His artwork will be for sale out front!
Music: We Are 3 playing 6-9pm and Peoples DJ after party 8-11pm
The Merry Shelley On Friday the 25th The Merry Shelly will open early at 3pm for one day only, and stay open till our normal midnight close time. Friday the 25th is our Punk Night; “Needles and Pins, a night of hardcore, street, oi!, and classic punk.” We are 21+ and check ID’s. This event is Free.
Diamond Junior’s Mental Health Counseling Learn more about services!
How Well Do You Know Hertel Avenue Murals?
Play the Hertel Mural Scavenger Hunt Game to WIN!
1. Attend: Join us for the Music + Murals Hertel Summer Series Event 8.25 from 6-9pm. While you’re here, play the Mural Scavenger Hunt game and become eligible to win a grand prize, or runner up prizes!
2.Play: Purchase a $10 “Hertel Avenue Mural Scavenger Hunt 2023” game card from any of these locations below. Cards are available starting at 3pm on 8.25 for the event. Proceeds benefit the Hertel Business Association’s Beautification Project. Follow all instructions on the back of the game card and write down mural locations on the front.
3. Win: Turn your game card in to game organizers, Revolution Gallery by 8pm on August 25th to win grand prize. Those who guess all 15 murals correctly will be eligible. Can’t make it out the night of Hertel Summer Series? You can still play! Turn your game card in by September 8th for runner up prizes.
Thank you to Revolution Gallery and Lounge for organizing and putting together the Hertel Avenue Mural Scavenger Hunt Game and to Hertel Ave’s Photography by Alexandra for the mural photography on the game card! Purchase your game cards from Clayton's Toys, Daisy's Doghouse, Delaware Soccer Club, Garage Bar & Restaurant, Her Story, Hertel Liquor Library, MJ Rose Salon, The Merry Shelley, North Park Theater, Photography by Alexandra, Revolution Gallery and Lounge, Spoke & Dagger Co., Wine on Hertel, or the Hertel Business Association Table. A list of murals + artists can be found at hertel-ave.com.
List of Hertel Avenue Murals and their Artist: (We are leaving off the locations of each so it doesn't spoil the scavenger hunt game)
Red Wizard, Danielle Saeva, Teouria Morris “Sakygrinu”, Saira Siddiqui, The Solo Roths (Rob Lynch and Matthew Sagurney), Haley Spadlin, Studio West Ferry (Keshanta Cleveland), Justin Suarez, Chuck Tingley, Edreys Wajed, Jordan Weaver, Mark Zastrow
Below you will find the Map and Participating Business Directory for July 28th Block Party: Kids Fun & Sweet Treats
Bands/Musicians:
7/28 Block Party - Kids Fun + Sweat Treats
Participating Businesses:
7/28 Block Party - Kids Fun + Sweat Treats
Elle James Decor Sip and shop with special sale!
La Aesthetics Mercedes Dessert Bar pop-up!
Hertel Liquor Library light up glasses and candy for kids! Parents can try a sweet sip of the product tasting we will have set up. Parents want to have fun too!!
Photography by Alexandra Princess Meet & Greet from 6-7pm (with sing along) Music: 7-9 Jazz Music with Piano man Chuck Basil
The Ren Haus Stickers for kids to color to practice mindful meditation! Zen tunes playing to relax young minds while they color + nibble on some sweet treats.
House of Jacob recording Studio 25% Discount
Daisy's Doghouse City of Buffalo Shelter Truck with adopable cats and dogs, sidewalk chalk fun, toys 20% off. Music: Lower Town Trio
HER Story Stop by for a book signing with local childrens book author, Roselyn Kasmire, who has written several books about healthy eating, self-confidence,
positivity + even the Buffalo Bills.
Boost Body & Nutrition NOW OPEN! Try our samples and check out our EMS demos
Spoke & Dagger Co. Stop by with your kids to show their creative side with motorcycle coloring pages. Give your artwork a signature and we will put it on display in the coffee shop for the week! Free temporary tattoos + $1 Freezie Pops. Try our Cold Brew or Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Revolution Gallery and Lounge We have a variety of our summer Crush cocktails, new drinks on our Zero Proof / mocktail menu, see our latest “Braincase – The Skull Show” Group Exhibit. Music: John Victor and the Divi Rome Band
Explore Buffalo FREE 1-hour Hertel Avenue History tour on Friday, July 28 at 4:30pm. Learn about the history of the Hertel Avenue. Meets outside Spot Coffee at Hertel & North Park. Please register for the tour online at explorebuffalo.org.
Stella & Brooke Gift Studio Meet & Greet with BARBIE 6-8pm FREE gummy candy kabobs (one kabob per child, while supplies last)
Clayton's Toys free bubbles (no purchase required, while supplies last) staying open until 9
Hertel Home Consignment Serving Popcorn, sales and pop-ups
Buddy's Second Chance Rescue Meet and greet for dog adoptions, popping up at Hertel Home Consignment
The Alchemy Studio Crafts for kids. We will be making dried flower bracelets and dream catchers!
Balanced Body Foods Open until 9pm
Natura Organic Skin Boutique Demo’s & Specials
Sunoco A-Plus We are open 24 hours, a lot of promotions
The Monocle Showcasing local vendors and artists. Bakery Pop-up. Music: Torpedos
The Antique Lamp Co and Gift Emporium Hosting a Family Bubble Bash with bubble wands and bubbly pink champagne cocktails and mocktails for everyone!
Garage Bar & Restaurant Handing out popcorn treats & Glow stick fun giveaways to all the kiddos. The People's Dj After Party for the grown ups!
Music: Hintz of Thunder Duo
Studio Sophia Fitness Club A trampoline class for kids!!
Diamond Junior’s Mental Health Counseling Learn more about services!
MORE KIDS ACTIVITIES + VENDORS will be set up on the lawn of St. Margarets
Delaware Soccer Club will have Soccer Darts, information about our upcoming Fall Leagues, and a Bake Sale to benefit Peace in the City (a nonprofit to support youth in our community).
Little Buffalo Sweet treat themed sensory tables and selling our homemade playdough and sensory kits!
Em and Em's Books Pop-up bookstand: used books, all $6, with a special buy 4 get 1 deal, and some clearance children's books on sale for $3 or less. We'll also be bringing our fan-favorite mystery book brown paper packages, with titles for all ages!
The Champion Project is a sport sampling organization that primarily provides volleyball opportunities, with basketball, softball, and biking clinics as well. Have your kids test out their volleyball skills during the Hertel Summer Series.
Buffalo Foosball Play an exciting game of foosball and learn about weekly and annual events in the Buffalo and Rochester areas.
byrd+bead permanent jewelry, customizable beaded bracelets and earrings as well as premade inventory!
Kevin T. Keane Sports Park at Nardin Academy Pop-up tent, promoting the Kevin T. Keane Sports Park's Squash Programming. Nardin Academy's Head Squash Professional, Pamicka Marinello, will be on-site speaking on behalf and promoting squash, and what we have to offer to the community. Pamicka will be handing out flyers for our upcoming Fall Squash Clinics, and providing anyone interested a 10% discount on (1) squash lesson. Additionally, she will have free Nardin Academy giveaways to offer.
Mimi's Posies Free stickers for kids. Lots of succulents in Animal themed planters.
Face Painting by Lyn fun for all but especially kids!
Hertel Business Association Selling HBA swag as a fundraiser to help Hertel Summer Series come to life!
Below you will find the Map and Participating Business Directory for June 30th Good Vibes: Mind & Body Wellness
Bands/Musicians:
6/30 Good Vibes - Mind + Body Wellness
Participating Businesses:
6/30 Good Vibes - Mind + Body Wellness
Elle James Decor
Sip and Shop with special sale!
The Lexington Co-op
Yoga class with Heal Buffalo, pop up vendors including Home and Happy
Home and Happy
Informational regarding our mission to keep older adults at home for as long as possible. Encouraging health, safety and independence of older adults and their caregivers. Popping up at the Lexington Co-op.
Photography by Alexandra
Offering $25 off portrait sessions if booked at the event !
Reach Power Yoga
We'll be hosting a FREE All Levels 60 minute power flow in our studio from 6pm-7pm. Come check out our brand new space and see what we're all about. Please sign up ahead of time to reserve your spot. Bring a mat, mat towel, and water bottle with you. Our studio is heated to 97 degrees plus humidity so we recommend you wear light, comfortable clothing so you have the best experience possible! For more information about our studio check out reachpoweryoga.com or follow us on instagram @reachpoweryoga.
The Ren Haus
The Buffalo Massage Therapist will be doing chair massages for $1/min, minimum 5 minutes. Pop up by Little Rug Boy, hand tufted rug art from Buffalo native, Nick Falzone
House of Jacob
MANCAVE item specials
Daisy’s Doghouse
20% off treats - Hosting Fix A Bull with a kissing booth at the store featuring Hooper - the top dog in the Resurgence to the Rescue competition. He will be featured on a beer can this summer. Get a kiss for a donation to Fix A Bull.
Em & Em’s Books
We'll be popping at at Daisy's with a buy 4 get 1 free special! Nothing says good vibes for your mind and soul like a used book at an affordable price!
Hertel Business Association
Hertel Business Association Selling HBA swag as a fundraiser to help Hertel Summer Series come to life! Popping up on the 1400 Block of Hertel.
Pole and Barre Fitness Studio
Free Open Pole from 6:30-8:30pm
HER Sanctuary
Stop in for a free meditation session in our Buddha Booth - use our free guided meditation while you get your zen on.
Mimi's Posies
Will have succulents in fun little modern and vintage pots. Lots of animal themed pots. For health and wellness I will have Aloe Vera and Eucalyptus plants planted in 4" terra cotta pots in organic soil. Organic Lavender and Rose bath salts. Popping up at HER Sanctuary
HER Story
A free gemstone from our healing gem bowl with every purchase.
HER Kitchen
BARtanical: A Herb-Inspired Mocktail Tasting. Stop in and sample our new lines of Non-Alcoholic drinks.
Boost Body & Nutrition
Samples + EMS Machine Demos
Spoke & Dagger Co.
Now serving COFFEE! Stop by to check out S&Dco’s first day in their new journey- cold brews // lattes // lemonade
Balance Body Foods
We will be hosting a class on the lawn next to our building at 7 pm. We are offering 50% off one meal to all customers Our standard 20% off all meals will be live all evening for customers wanting more than one meal. Samples of protein shakes and energy balls will be given out!
Studio 1404
Join us for a fun pop-event at Studio 1404 on Hertel, as part of HERTEL SUMMER SERIES 2023- Good Vibes - Mind & Body Wellness Night and eat, shop, and play on Hertel before/after class. 6:15-7pm Barre Class with Rachael 7:00-7:15pm Drinks/Mingling 7:15pm-8:00pm Buti Yoga Class with Ginger. $10 per class
Buffalo Airbrush Tan
Spray Tanning Demos. The safest way to glow! Buffalo Airbrush Tan Buffalo's first airbrush tanning studio!
Clayton's Toys
free smiley whistles (no purchase required, while supplies last)
Hertel Home Consignment
Pop up with Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue, meet + greet with dogs for adoption
Parker Pharmacy
Vitamin + wellness promotions and discounts
The Alchemy Studio
Staying open late,Tarot card pulls, 25% off coupons for energy work services. Gift cards will also be available.
Natura Organic Skin Boutique
Demo’s & Specials
The Monocle
Local vendors popping up in-front of the store
The Antique Lamp Co and Gift Emporium
"Good Vibes Sip and Shop" with free leis, tropical mimosas, hula hooping & retail therapy
Studio Sophia Fitness Club
Yoga Fit class for all HSS evening!
Garage Bar & Restaurant
$10 Cauliflower Crust Pizza, $4 Blue & Blue Lt.
Diamond Junior’s Mental Health Counseling Private Practice, PLLC
Check out their services offered and learn more about their mental health counseling!
Below you will find the Map and Participating Business Directory for May 26th Light Up The Avenue: Glow Stick Night.
Bands/Musicians:
5/26 Light Up The Ave - Glow Stick Night
Participating Businesses:
5/26 Light Up The Ave - Glow Stick Night
PARTICIPATING BUSINESS SIGN UP HERE!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY SIGN UP HERE!
Please join the Hertel Business Association as we introduce the first annual Hertel Summer Series! A monthly event from May to September to discover a fun new way to eat, shop & play.
A monthly themed night to ignite the excitement for our businesses + community with summer evenings of music, shopping, themed activities, dining and exploring what Hertel Avenue has to offer.
The themes allow us to highlight many different types of businesses and offerings who call the Hertel Business District home. We encourage businesses to participate in all themes by staying open late and offering promotions or activities to keep the Ave lively. Musicians will be playing live sets along the way from Delaware to Starin each month. A map will be provided of the unique festivities, band locations and participating businesses prior to each month's event.
Hertel Summer Series is our fun new way to discover or rediscover the many new faces to Hertel, as well as honor our neighborhood staples that have been pivotal in the revitalization of our incredible North Buffalo community. Come out and have some fun with us!
Hertel Summer Series Themes:
Don’t forget live music will be stationed along the avenue for each month’s event!
May 26
Friday 6pm-9pm
Light Up the Avenue - Glow Stick Night
Asking attendees, participating businesses and bands to sport your brightest clothes, neon lights, glow sticks and glow in the dark swag to light up the Avenue while exploring shops, restaurants and listening to some free tunes.
June 30
Friday 6pm-9pm
Good Vibes - Mind & Body Wellness Night
Join us for a night geared toward mind, body and soul. Highlighting the offerings of Hertel Avenue’s spas, gyms, yoga studios, salons and health centric businesses. Unwind with us as we focus on our overall wellness.
July 28
Friday 6pm-9pm
Block Party - Kids Fun and Sweet Treats
A special family night focused on kids and kids at heart. With fun and games posted up along the Avenue. Don’t forget to also bring your sweet tooth as we highlight the sweet shops, toy stores and kid based businesses during July’s Summer Series.
August 25
Friday 6pm-9pm
Music & Murals - Explore the Arts
Discover the amazing public art that Hertel has to offer - murals and art stores are spotlit this evening. Look for live art happening and places you can create your own art.
September 30
SATURDAY 5pm-9pm
Hertel Summer Series X Hertel Fall Fest - Flannel & Football
Close out the summer with us for our Saturday event. Joining forces with the Hertel Fall Fest, the street will be closed for this Summer Series event only, from Norwalk to Saranac.
Throw on your best fall flannel or shop for a new one during our September event. There is nothing that feels more festive this time of year than to celebrate and kickoff the Bills 2023 -2024 season. Join us in the Summer Series closeout.