Davis Square Midnight Madness is tonight, 6 pm to midnight

[ron_newman]

but I only just now found out about it, from Facebook. Usually I get drafted into volunteering for this event, but this year I didn't even hear about it. Here's a poster I found on Davis Squared's page (click to embiggen):



The listed businesses are:

• Comicazi
  
• Davis Squared
  
• Found
  
• Magpie
  
• Nine Bar Espresso
  
• Pepe Bocca
  
• Paula Dowd Properties
  
• Sunshine's Furniture
  
• Thalia Tringo Real Estate
  
• The Boston Shaker
  
• What's-Nu
  
• When Pigs Fly
  

Comments

[plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com]

Maybe I'm not remembering correctly, but this list seems a bit shorter than previous years. I wish Dave's Fresh Pasta was participating. The place is a stocking stuffer wonderland.

[ron_newman]

They didn't participate last year, either. I don't know why.

[londo.livejournal.com]

...what is a real estate company putting on sale?

[ron_newman]

For the past couple of years, Thalia Tringo has had a small reception with refreshments at her office, and an art exhibit to show off. I don't know if she's doing that this year. Usually I've heard from her weeks in advance.

The DARBI organization that originally created this event really doesn't exist anymore. What remains of the event is all Thalia's doing, and has been for a while.

After the Fact....but here is more information anyway

[pbockelman.livejournal.com]

From Thalia Tringo: stop by our office tonight between 6-8 PM with your donations of canned goods or warm clothing and pick up a free holiday luminaria bag with LED light. Hope to see you shopping in the square!
Local Businesses Offer Exclusive Sales and Collections for the Somerville Homeless Coalition

The Davis Area Resident/Business Initiative (DARBI) (YourDavisSquare.com) announces its 12th annual December Midnight Madness shopping event, offering exclusive sales until midnight at a collection of Davis Square retail shops, on Thursday, December 3, 2015. Between the hours of 6 p.m. and midnight, shoppers will be able to shop at such Davis Square favorites as Comicazi, Magpie, Davis Squared, Pepe Bocca, When Pigs Fly, Found, Sunshine Lucy’s, and What’s Nü. Many retailers will offer live music, hors d'oeuvres, and drinks to keep the atmosphere lively.

Many participants will be collecting or selling items to benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition. To kick off the evening, adults and children are invited to meet at 6 PM at 128 Willow Ave. by the bike path (office of Thalia Tringo & Assoc. Real Estate). There, they can exchange a donation of canned goods or warm hats/coats/scarves/gloves for a free luminaria bag and LED light.

Participating Business Include:
Comicazi - Winner of the 2011 Dig This! Awards for best comic shop, Comicazi is one of the region's leading collectibles emporium, featuring an amazing selection of comics, graphic novels, toys, games and more (http://comicazi.com)

Davis Squared – Fun, modern gifts for him, her, house, and baby (http://davissquared.com)

Found – New designer clothing consignment store (http://www.foundsomerville.com)

Magpie – Gifts made by emerging local artists and artisans (http://www.magpie-store.com)

Nine Bar Espresso - coffee, tea, and treats

Paula Dowd, Dowd Properties - real estate office hosting an exhibit of drawings of historic homes by Somerville High School students

Pepe Bocca - Italian deli featuring fresh baked breads, meals, and desserts

Sunshine Furniture – furniture store (http://www.sunshinelucys.com)

Thalia Tringo & Assoc. Real Estate (http://www.ThaliaRealtor.com) - giving out free luminaria with LED lights and collecting donations of canned goods and warm clothing for Somerville Homeless Coalition between 6-8 PM

The Boston Shaker – unique and wonderful cocktail supply shop (http://www.thebostonshaker.com)

What’s Nü – clothing & accessories (http://www.whats-nu.biz)

When Pigs Fly – Old-world style artisan breads using the finest organic, natural ingredients (https://www.sendbread.com)

DARBI is a non-profit that works with residents and businesses to make Davis Square a great place to live, work, shop, and visit. For more information on “Midnight Madness” and the Davis Area Resident/Business Initiative, please visit www.YourDavisSquare.com.

RE: After the Fact....but here is more information anyway

[ron_newman]

Do you happen to know where "Paula Dowd, Dowd Properties" is? I've never heard of this business.