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Sweet Pete’s Celebrates Jacksonville’s Local Artists with a Sweet Candy Themed Art Show!

Posted by jason_samba on August 3, 2011   |   1 Comment
August 11, 2011
6:30 pmto8:30 pm

Sweet Pete’s, Jacksonville’s only all natural sweet shoppe is excited to host its first art show. The company’s founder, Peter Behringer has lived in Jacksonville since childhood and opened Sweet Pete’s in Historic Springfield last year. As Peter spent more time in Springfield and the urban core he became increasingly impressed with Jacksonville’s art movement. After attending the Riverside Arts Market and the Downtown Art Walk, Peter decided he wanted to show appreciation for the local artists who are working hard to grow art awareness in Jacksonville.

Peter shared his excitement with a customer and lifelong painter, Deborah Reid. As luck would have it, Deborah also curates monthly art shows at Zodiac Grill as a charity fundraiser for Jacksonville Legal Aid. Deborah encouraged Peter to host an art show at Sweet Pete’s and they decided together the show’s theme should focus on Jacksonville Landmarks and/or candy.

The Art show @ Sweet Pete’s will host 15 artists. Sweet Pete’s will offer samples of their all natural candies and chocolates along with chocolate & candy Martinis. The show will also feature live music by local band Fainted Paces.

The Art Show @ Sweet Pete’s
Thursday, August 11th
6:30-8:30 pm

In the Media: Jacksonville’s Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum has the Write Stuff

Posted by jason_samba on March 1, 2011   |   No Comments

The Times Union has a fantastic article about Springfield’s Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum featuring an interview with Springfield resident and the director of the museum, Richard Minor.

The Karpeles, a Jacksonville ‘hidden treasure,’ showcases manuscripts – and some art, too

Located in an architecturally striking former church on First Street at the south edge of Springfield, the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum represents something of a Jacksonville hidden treasure, despite the building’s imposing size.

Even Richard Minor, a lifelong Jacksonville resident who has been the museum’s director for the past six years, admits he never visited the building until he applied for a job there.

Inside the former Christian Science church built in the Greek revival style, rectangular glass cases are filled with documents assembled by David Karpeles, a math professor turned real estate investor who owns more than 1 million manuscripts, the largest private collection in the world.

Read more at Jacksonville.com: http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/arts/2011-03-01/story/jacksonvilles-karpeles-manuscript-library-museum-has-write-stuff#1#ixzz1FMraUMEz

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Sweet Pete’s: Honey and Cheese Pairing

Posted by jason_samba on February 25, 2011   |   No Comments
March 24, 2011
5:30 pmto8:30 pm

This free event is being hosted at Sweet Pete’s:

Enjoy delicious honey paired with creamy cheeses and served with fine wines. Savannah Bee Company will be on site with honey pairing tips, recipes and information on the magic of honey bees. Experience Sweet Pete’s new honey truffle! You can paint a ceramic honey pot with Morning Glory Fire Arts ($15.00). Check out these two great companies at www.savannahbee.com and www.morninggloryfire.com.

Current facebook promotion: Sweet Pete’s

Posted by jason_samba on February 23, 2011   |   No Comments

“Like” our facebook Page before March 15th and win a $20 gift certificate from Sweet Pete’s! We’ll be holding monthly promotions in conjunction with our member businesses to bring special items or gift certificates to Springfield business supporters. Again, all you have to do is “like” us, Springfield Area Merchants and Business Association, on facebook by clicking here or by clicking “like” in the little facebook fan box over on the right side of this page and you will automatically be registered for this month’s promotion and all future promotions, plus we’ll be sharing some items that you’ll only find on our facebook page.

Think of all the delicious treats you can get with your Sweet Pete’s gift certificate…Sea Salt Caramels, Pomegranate Jelly Beans, Chocolate Blueberries..ok, we’re getting hungry and you’re getting the picture. We’ll randomly choose one of our fans after the promotion ends on March 15th and announce the winner. Good luck and check back often to find out the current promotion!