Given it’s eclectic mix of shops filled with vintage to contemporary chic fashions, dining and drinking options that run the gamut from hot dogs to fine Italian, coffee to beer, it’s no wonder thousands of bikers visiting the city will be heading to this weekend’s Brady Street Experience. Especially since parking up and down the street during the huge neighborhood party running Thursday thru Sunday, will be offered to cycles only from 4pm on. Given the influx of visiting energy, area shops like Vieux et Nouveau are staying open late and offering lots of sales and specials. For instance Miss Groove has designed a limited edition of “When You Lust For Thrust” tank tops and tee’s designed specifically for the event. There will also be a drawing sponsored by Jack Daniels, aimed directly at bikers. Anyone hoping to win a men’s or women’s Jack Daniels leather jacket can pick up a ‘Passport to Brady Street’ Friday evening, have it stamped by area businesses over the weekend, turn it in and be on hand for the drawing taking place at the fire station on Sunday. Bradystreet.com
Riders also get special treatment at 3rd Ward Jewelry. In celebration of the company’s 105 birthday any shopper showing up with a Harley –Davidson motorcycle key can take 10 percent off any single purchase made over the weekend. All in all, a great opportunity to save on the beautifully precise ‘channel inlay’ work of featured jewelry artist Roger Wilbur of Santa Fe, New Mexico whose fans have included the likes of Princess Di, Elvis and the King of Spain. 241 N. Broadway, 414-280-0886, 3rdwardjewelry.com.
Looking for something really cool to pick up wind flow? Check out a selection of ‘Motoring’ scarves created specifically for the Harley celebration by Grotta & Co. ‘Featuring vintage bike images printed on silk and dyed in lots of gorgeous color ways, they’re perfect for adding a bit of fashion flourish to your ride. 207 N. Buffalo St. Suite 209, 414-273-8066, grottaco.com.
Catering to the comforts of the open road traveler, Blush is offering chopper shoppers (and the rest of us) some savings too. Depending on the amount you spend you can save up to 20 percent on premier make up and beauty products. Plus encouraging grooming for guys, a selection of men’s personal care items will be marked down 50 percent. 249 N. Water St., 414-272-1718, blushbeauty.com.
Jeanne Cohen, kick started cool city shopping with her stores Potato Brothers and Pomme de Terre. Linda Richman’s jewelry collection, formerly located in Katie Gingrass Art Gallery set the bar for artistic accessories. So what happens when these two women of significant style decide to pair up and host an up close and personal Accumulated Inventory Jewelry event? The opportunity to shop a broad selection of new and slightly used artistically designed earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings fashioned of sterling silver and gold plus a selection of one-of-a-kind silk scarves. Being held Thursday September 4 thru Sunday September 7 the public is invited to enjoy complimentary wine and cheese while shopping this ‘private’ sale. So if you’re tired of the same old, same old or on the hunt for pieces of value, stop in, you might just be what you’ve been looking for. 2557 N. Terrace Ave. Apartment A, 414-659-2715, please call for sale hours.
Over in Wauwatosa, Underwood Gallery believes in supporting its vibrant village neighbors. Now through September 15, if you present a receipt that shows you’ve sampled any of the menu delights at Pizzeria Piccola or made any purchase at Vino 100, you can take 10 percent off the cost of any artistic wonder inform this fun shop focused on the offerings of fine American artists and craftspeople. 1430 Underwood Ave., Wauwatosa, 414-476-1255, underwoodgallery.com
If you haven’t made a stop at Shorewood’s Shop, where the wardrobe needs of modern women are met with a well edited selection of day to evening, weekday to weekend fashions featuring classic style and quality fabric, since prices are slashed on all spring and summer styles now’s the time to swing by. 1918 E. Capitol Drive, Shorewood, 414-962-4030, shop53211.com.
