Find the best prices of the year on bikes from Trek, Gary Fisher and Felt at the Wheel & Sprocket BIKE EXPO, (April 2 – 5 at State Fair’s Wisconsin Exposition Center 8200 W. Greenfield). Other perks include unbelievable discounts on bike parts and components normally only available at their eBay store, free entry to exciting rides and events with bike purchases and the opportunity to chat with representatives from cycling teams, clubs and ride organizations. The folks from Trek will be on hand introducing and taking orders for their edgy new District, a belt-driven single speed perfect for urbanites. Pay it forward by dropping off any new or used shop quality bicycle for donation to Dream Bikes, which in tandem with the Boys and Girls Club, benefits underprivileged kids in a myriad of ways. Admission is free and parking is $5. For more info visit wheelandsprocket.com or call 414-529-6600.
Ladies, can we talk about the more fashionable side of sports? Particularly the new GAME BAGS from Tessuta? Officially teamed up with Major League Baseball, these well constructed, hand-woven, grosgrain ribbon bags tastefully feature various team colors and logos. Fun, fashionable and functional, whether slung across a shoulder or worn around waist or hips the bags allow for sipping, eating or cheering away with ease. More importantly, they’re big enough for essentials yet small enough to pass stadium security regulations, which limit the size of all bags, purses and fanny packs to nothing larger than 16”x16”x 8”. Brewer Game Bags available at The Brewers Store at Miller Park and tessuta.com.
Help Juju Gifts raise funds to restore the fire damaged St. Nikola Serbian Orthodox Church March 28 (10 a.m.- 6 p.m.) and March 29 (noon-5) during a special trunk show offering hot deals on cool stuff from local artists. Enjoy complimentary Serbian hand-ground coffee, wine and pastries – maybe even some Serbian music. Shoppers spending $75 or more will leave with a free Serbian cookbook. The store also will donate 20 percent of weekend sales to support the cause. 222 East Erie, 414- 221-9580, jujugifts.com.
On April 1 Impressions Day Spa hosts CABIN FEVER NIGHT OUT. A fun evening (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.) filled with delicious appetizers, wine and beer tastings, an informal fashion show, free makeup applications, health evaluations, nutritional tips, professional picture taking, an informative hair styling bar, massages, botox demos, raffles, samples, contests, discounts, gift cards and more. The event featuring area businesses like Olive, Fitness Together, Shoot The Moon, Aspen Medical Spa and Riversite. Tickets ($20 at the door) benefit the Mequon Thiensville Education Foundation. 11134 N Cedarburg Rd Mequon, 262-242-4620, impressionsdayspa.com.
Four hundred years ago Galileo became the world’s first astronomer to peer through a telescope. In honor of the International Year of Astronomy, the wonders of the sky will be celebrated April 2 – 5 with a worldwide assortment of discussions, exhibits, presentations and live web casts. Participating in the 100 Hours of Astronomy Cornerstone Project (aimed at giving as many children and adults the opportunity to observe the heavens as Galileo once did), American Science & Surplus will be setting up all sorts of telescopes for a 24-HOUR GLOBAL STAR PARTY (April 4) and invites everyone to swing by and take a peek. For more infovisit 100hoursofastronomy.org. 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave., 414-541-7777, sciplus.com.
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MR. BIG WINE & MARTINI NIGHT, (5 – 10 p.m. March 26) at Luci Boutique treats shoppers to affordable fashion, fun, complimentary refreshments and beautification. 532 Water St., 414-226-0144, luciboutique.com.
On LADIES NIGHT (5 – 10 p.m. March 26), Fred presents new spring fashion and peels 60 percent off all denim, 10 percent off all sale items and 20 percent off anything else you buy. 524 N. Water St., 414-273-3733, fredboutique.com.
The Lela FASHION FORCAST SALE continues as shoppers save 30 percent off all shoes on March 26, (yes Louis Vuitton, Coach and Donald J. Pliner too) and 20 percent off all spring outerwear on March 27. 321 N. Broadway, 414-727-4855, lelaboutique.com.
Now through April 1 Flaire offers a 15 – 20 percent discount on all sorts of new arrivals for men and women including current, celebrity-favorite, colorful flirty fashions from Fifteen-Twenty. 407 E. Buffalo, 414-223-5100, shopflaire.com.
Blush links up with the NATIONAL LAURA MERCIER EVENT (April 3-4) offering two days of complimentary makeup application and consultations. 249 N. Water St., 414-272-1718, blushmilwaukee.com.
Faye’s offers up its first ever PINK TARTAN TRUNK SALE in Brookfield (March 26 – 31) and in Mequon (April 1 – 5). Not aware of this charming yet sophisticated line? You should be. 1505 W. Mequon Rd., 262- 241-8386 & 18900 W. Bluemound Rd., 262) 432-0070, fayes123.com.
Making room for new merchandise, Peabody’s Interiors holds a once in a lifetime FURNITURE & ACCESORY SALE (March 28, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) featuring many one-of-a-kind pieces. 133 E. Silver Spring, 414- 962-4550, peabodysinteriors.com.
Looking for comfy shoes for active lifestyles? Don’t miss the KEEN TRUNK SHOW at Goldi (March 28 and 29). 4114 N Oakland Ave., 414-431-4832, goldishoes.com.
