Freedom Music Festival at Georgian Place

Join the fun and annual celebration of our nation’s birthday at the Freedom Music Festival held this Saturday, July 2, at Georgian Place. Bring a picnic and a blanket and settle in to enjoy the music of seven live bands as they perform continuously from noon until dusk on the courtyard lawn at Georgian Place. The line-up for the event is sponsored by Blubaughs Music and includes M/C – DJ Rocko – all day long; Willing Vessels Band – family entertainment; Jump 2 Jupiter – Mr. Smalls Battle of the Bands Winner; empt(e) - hard driving industrial rock; Ophydium – heavy metal; Artic Wolf- party band; Dirty Dogs – one of the area’s favorite bands; and Birdhouse – featuring the always popular JD and Cindy Ross. The stage will be open if time allows between sets…make sure you’re ready to perform and show the community what you’ve got! Don’t forget to check out blubaughsmusic.com for the best selection of musical instruments and accessories in the area and to register to win tickets to see the Clarks in on July 9th at Laurel Arts! In addition to all the live music performances, you can Cruise-in with your antique or classic car all day long starting at 9am, couples and families can enjoy playing the old fashioned lawn games set up in various stations throughout the village. In addition to relaxing and playing games, enjoy strolling through the village and browsing the shops. Stay for a great view of Somerset’s fireworks from atop the hill in our south west facing lots. Some food & drinks will be available or you can bring your own. Glo-sticks and prizes for kids will be available while supplies last. Everyone is welcome at this free event. So round up the troops, wave your flags and enjoy some all American family fun. For more information on Georgian Place or opportunities available for leasing or purchasing space at the center, please call 814-443-3818 or visit our website at http://www.georgianplace.net/

The 2010 Spring Antique Show at Georgian Place Shops & Office Village

SOMERSET, PENNSYLVANIA – May 27, 2010 – The grounds at Georgian Place were bustling during the Annual Spring Antique Show at Georgian held Saturday, May 22 and Sunday May 23, 2010. Now in its 8th year, this family friendly indoor/outdoor event featured over 75 vendors, offering a wide assortment of quality antiques, decorative arts, and collectibles ranging from the early 1800s to the retro 1950s. The show ran from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 11am-4 pm on Sunday. The light rain didn’t keep the crowds away as attendance was estimated at over 5,000 for the weekend. According to John Greiner of Cottage Pine Antiques, “In my opinion this was the most successful spring antique show at Georgian Place yet”. Admission to the event was free. The village setting at Georgian Place was the perfect environment to stroll though and browse for something special. In addition to the antique show, there was a delicious assortment of homemade food available, and a variety of local live acoustic bands playing throughout each day on the courtyard lawn, sponsored by blubuaghsmusic.com. Also, a Car Cruise was held on Saturday sponsored by Classic Cruisers Car Club. Starting at noon, antique and classic cars were on display in the parking lot for car enthusiasts of all ages. With so much to see and do, a trip to the Georgian Place Antique Show is always a memorable day out and one you won’t want to miss next year! About Georgian Place Georgian Place consists of approximately 182,000 SF of retail and office space situated around the historic Georgian Inn -- a Georgian Revival Style Mansion built in 1915. Now operating as “The Georgian Inn of Somerset,” with a new business owner/operator, patrons can expect to receive luxury accommodations, fine or casual dining, and a lovely setting for events of all kinds in a building that will take you back to the gilded age. Situated around the Inn are over 13 retailers and many service and office users, which give Georgian Place a true village setting. Included among the retailers and service providers are such leading brands as BonWorth, Factory Brand Shoes, and Vitamin World as well as local favorites such as Somerset Sewing Center, Pet Boutique, Affordable Art, and Precision Fitness. Georgian Place is owned and managed since 2005 by SugarOak, an international real estate investment and management company. SugarOak specializes in revitalizing similar centers around the country by providing retail, service, and office users with an opportunity to lease or purchase ready-to-use space at below market prices. Over the past several years a host of medical and office users have leased or purchased space and numerous independent retailers have opened specialty shops. Recent additions to the center include blubaughsmusic.com, Fresh Eats Bistro, and Edward T. Iseman, Esq. and Laurel Highlands Model Railroad. For more information on Georgian Place see:

http://www.georgianplace.net/