The Biggest Stories in Bucks- 2011
We’re counting down the biggest Bucks Happening stories of 2011:
10. Apparently people were “Jealous of our Gelish“! This article, which chronicled Bucks Happening’s experience receiving a Gelish manicure from Newtown’s Fingertips and Tootsies, was one of the highest searched items of the year. This new nail polish promised no chips for weeks and we were thrilled to discover it delivered.
Gelish Manicure
On the 10th Day of Christmas: Lords-a-leaping for deals at Rices
This month, Bucks Happening is celebrating the holidays by bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas! Each weekday from December 1st through December 16th, we’ll cover something amazing about the holiday season in Bucks County- sites to see, happening holidays events, the best local gifts, and all sorts of other goodies.
On the 10th Day of Christmas, we celebrate the gift of “Lords-a-Leaping”. Why are they leaping you may ask? Most likely, it’s because of amazing deals they found in Bucks! Before the daily deals craze existed, there was Rice’s Market in Solebury, where deals happen every Tuesday & Saturday morning. Check out some amazing deals happening at Rice’s Market and follow their blog for all the latest: (more…)
A Local Landmark: Rice’s Sale & Country Market
Rice’s Market is a household name in Bucks County; just about every local has experienced the shopping mecca in Solebury Township at one point or another. What you may not realize, however, is just how far back Rice’s story begins. Like many of the most charming locations in Bucks County, Rice’s Market’s story starts long ago, over 150 years back.
The History of Rice’s Market
In the spring of 1860, Mr. A.L. Rice settled in Solebury Township, Pennsylvania, on a farm which is now the site of Rice’s Sale & Country Market. Rice auctioned his products, as well as his neighbors’ products, at various times during the year. As word of his success spread, farmers brought their cattle and farm products for Rice to offer for sale. By the 1950′s, a market was added to the Tuesday livestock auctions, and the rest is history. Rice’s Market quickly grew to over 500 vendors from throughout the Northeast area. (more…)
On the 6th Day of Christmas: Fantastic Feasts
This month, Bucks Happening is celebrating the holidays by bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas! Each weekday from December 1st through December 16th, we’ll cover something amazing about the holiday season in Bucks County- sites to see, happening holidays events, the best local gifts, and all sorts of other goodies.
With “6 Geese-a-Laying,” we celebrate the bounty of Bucks County, a gift shared among friends and family throughout the holiday season.
Photo Recap: Jamie Hollander Catering Opens as a BYOB Restaurant
Locals have come to know & love New Hope’s Jamie Hollander over the years; first as an outstanding caterer and then as a specialty food market with scrumptious breakfast, lunch, and take-out selections including their Filet Mignon Cheesesteak; Southern Fried Chicken sandwich; and Barbequed Pulled Pork sandwich.
On Tuesday, December 6th, an intimate group gathered for a tasty evening at Jamie Hollander to celebrate their exciting new venture- their official BYOB dinner service opening! JH has transformed their low-key daytime seating area to create a welcome night-time decor. Bucks Happening was on hand to sample their amazing dinner menu, which will includes everything from a variety of wood-oven baked pizzas to pan-seared grass fed filet. Feast your eyes on some event photos below:
Happening Kid: Owen McKenna
With experiences under his belt like representing the U.S.A. in the Pan Am fencing tournament in Mexico and living in Finland for a month in an effort to inspire world peace, it’s hard to believe that Owen McKenna is just 11 years old.
Owen, a student at Germantown Academy and fencer at the Bucks County Academy of Fencing, is December’s “Happening Kid” of the month. We were honored to get the chance to ask him a few questions about his impressive experiences and aspirations for the future:
BH: What is your favorite subject?
OM: My favorite subject is history.
BH: How did you begin fencing & what do you like about it?
OM: When I was very little I loved movies about knights and sword fighting. When I found out there was sport with swords in it, I wanted to try it. I finally got to start fencing when I was 6. I love everything about fencing but especially that it is both a mental and physical sport. (more…)
Happening Holiday Gift Guide: Where to Get the Best Gifts in Bucks County
It’s the season of giving and in Bucks County, there’s a whole lot of fabulous things to give! Holiday shopping can be a whole lot of fun, especially with the great local boutique and shopping destinations in Bucks County. The tough part is deciding what to get for the people you care about most!
Well, we’re here to help. Bucks Happening has searched high & low for the best gifts in Bucks County to take the stress out of holiday shopping. With so much time saved, you can spend more time exploring all of the fantastic holiday events! Check out the 2011 Bucks Happening Holiday Gift Guide:
Holiday Shopping Deals at Rice’s
When it comes to holiday shopping, deals are at the top of consumers’ wish-lists. It’s hard to believe that we’ve celebrated four holiday season since the economy slipped into a recession in December 2007. While main street consumer are still feeling the effects of the economic slump, the savviest holiday shoppers are learning to make the most of smaller budgets.
One way that locals in the Philadelphia regions are making the most of their holidays budgets is by visiting Rice’s Market in New Hope, a thirty acre outdoor market open on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Vendors come from all around, as they have for over 100 years, to sell their goods.
- Crafts
- Unique Finds
- Jewelry
- Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
- Amish Meats & Baked Goods
- Clothing
- Antiques and Collectibles
- Handbags
On a typical market day, Rice’s will host as many as 500 vendors and 10,000 shoppers! (more…)
Veteran’s Day Piano Celebration at Inn at Bowman’s Hill
This year, Michael Amery found a special way to show his respect for veterans. Amery, proprietor of the Inn at Bowman’s Hill, a luxury 4 diamond bed & breakfast nestled in the woods of New Hope, had enrolled to host several veterans at his inn in via the “Better Way to Stay” program. After meeting the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs (General Martin Dempsey) recently, he was inspired to up the ante. He invited the “Bishop of Jazz” Rio Clemente, also a veteran, to perform for the guests of the inn. (more…)
Watch & WIN with The Inn at Bowman’s Hill
Wheel…of… Fortune!!!!
It’s Bed & Breakfast week all week log on America’s favorite game show, Wheel of Fortune, and New Hope’s Premier Luxury Bed & Breakfast, the Inn at Bowman’s Hill will be in the spotlight tomorrow!!
This Friday, October 14th, tune in as The Inn at Bowman’s Hill and Marsha Brown Restaurant are featured as a prize. But here’s where it gets even more interesting: if the prize is won by a contestant on the show… you can win too!
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