Sweet Olive to Highlight Local Artists and Products with “Living Local” Event
June 5, 2011
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – May 31, 2011 – With the wide variety of talented and creative local artists and local products in the Lowcountry, Sweet Olive is proud to announce a new free monthly happy hour to celebrate everything local with the Sweet Olive’s Living Local night. The first Living Local Happy Hour will take place Thursday, June 30 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Sweet Olive located in the heart of I’On at 264 N. Shelmore Boulevard in Mount Pleasant. The public is invited to stop in for their free chance to try these locally produced delights, meet the local vendors and celebrate everything local.
The theme of the June event will have a culinary twist showcasing the creations from local vendors such as Purple Palmetto Dips, Neita’s Charleston Vinaigrettes & Marinades, Charleston Mix Bloody Mary Mix and more. Future monthly themes will include locally made home products, artists and authors and horticulture. Wine and beverages will also be provided. “There’s plenty of local artists and products in the Lowcountry that some people may not be aware of, and this is a wonderful way to showcase them in a laid-back atmosphere.” said Melinda Wrenn, owner of Sweet Olive.
During the happy hour, patrons can also take advantage of the 10 percent discount happening only during the event.
What: Living Local Happy Hour
When: Thursday, June 30 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Sweet Olive, 264 N. Shelmore Boulevard, I’On in Mount Pleasant
June’s Local Focus: Culinary Products
Admission: Free
About Sweet Olive
Sweet Olive is located in the heart of the I’On neighborhood at 264 N. Shelmore Boulevard in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. A unique garden and gift boutique owned by Craig and Melinda Wrenn, the shop was custom built by the Wrenn’s with a live/work concept and they live above the store. Sweet Olive offers container gardening services, works by local artists, planters, fountains, topiaries, tropicals, orchids and gifts for all occasions. Sweet Olive is open Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. They can be found on Facebook and @Sweet_OliveSC on Twitter.com.
