Philadelphians can shop in style this week at Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia’s Holiday Night Market, slated for Wednesday, Nov. 20.
The market highlights a mix of the city’s talented small businesses and artists and will feature live music, festive cocktails, and more. Shoppers can peruse the extensive display of locally-made offerings for sale, including jewelry, skincare products, ceramics, vintage goods, and more in the second floor lobby and Jackson Room from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
“We’ve had a lot of success with craft markets in the past, and this time around we’re turning up the volume,” said Elizabeth Fricke, director of sales and marketing at Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia. “Amplified by festive décor, live music, and holiday themed cocktails from Patchwork, the market will be much closer to a holiday party than a simple gift shopping event.”
Additionally, Hyatt Centric’s Maker Series — an ongoing showcase of rotating art exhibits by local creatives and makers — continues with Philadelphia-based artist Jessie Husband, whose notable Philadelphia neighborhood maps will be on display and on sale at Hyatt Centric starting on Nov. 20 with an opening reception in conjunction with the Night Market.
Husband, renowned for her whimsical depictions of Philadelphia neighborhoods and popular metro destinations like the Jersey Shore, incorporates local history, landmarks, parks, and playful cartoons into her map illustrations, even reflecting debates over neighborhood boundaries.
“I love Philly, and it’s often referred to as the city of neighborhoods,” said Husband. “The maps I draw are like timestamps, and I think it will be interesting to see how the neighborhoods change over time. I have illustrated about 14 Philly neighborhood maps but there are still so many more to do, so the series is continually growing.”
The event will be set to the vocal stylings of Alyssa Marie, with Patchwork Restaurant & Bar rolling out or festive cocktails, including a Peppermint White Russian, Gold Rush, Pomegranate Martini, and Cranberry Mimosa, all available for purchase at the bar.
