As my internship comes to an end, I would like to express how much I have enjoyed working with the members of DDA, Business Owners, and Community Members during my internship and would like to thank everyone for their time working with me. I look forward to volunteering for the Downtown Development Association and Downtown Lincolnton in the future!
Rising Sun Pottery offers hands on instructional classes in pottery making, studio rental space for the emerging or experienced potter, retail/wholesale sales of clay, tools and equipment, kiln and equipment repair service, and an art gallery of beautiful pottery and other clay creations for sale. The gallery includes traditional and non-traditional pottery pieces.
Rising Sun Pottery studio offers both day and night pottery classes. Classes are taught year round by experienced potters. The classes are tailored to the knowledge and skill level of the student. The studio provides an excellent place to learn pottery making skills in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Studio & Gallery hours:
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm & 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm & 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm & 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
For other times please call for an appointment
This holiday season, give the gift of beauty and style with a gift certificate from one of the great salons in downtown. Anybody on your list would love to be treated with the services each salon offers. Services can include hair cuts, hair styles, coloring, hair extensions, perms, hair straightening, shampoo sets, highlights, and waxing.
Also don’t forget about the great selection of hair care products each salon carries. These can make great gift baskets and stocking stuffers!
In addition to great hair care services Color Me Pretty, Shear Options and A Touch of Class, offers an assortment of accessories for sell in store including fashion jewelry and fashion handbags.
A Touch of Class Hair Salon
Walk-ins Welcome
A Cut Above 318 E Sycamore (704) 735-3502
Specializes in facials including Microdermabrasion facials, Anti-Aging facials, and Seaweed facials. Accommodates Walks-ins
Color Me Pretty
Specializes in beauty products and accessories
Visit the great hair salons in downtown to get beautiful results at affordable price!!!
Catawba River Trader located at, 
At Stroup’s Jewelers you will find that perfect gift for that special someone during the Christmas holiday season. Stroup’s Jewelers located at, 
Stroup’s Jewelers offers a great variety of products including diamonds, gemstones and a complete line of 14K Jewelry, amongst other great jewelry selections.
Along with the great selection of jewelry, you will find friendly and satisfactory service that include estimates, watch battery replacement, watch repair, cleaning services, Goldsmith on staff, diamond specialists’ appraisals, and in store jewelry repair.
Don’t forget to make your wish list at Stroup’s Jewelers to remind your loved ones what you want for Christmas this year!
For the coffee lovers on your shopping list visit Fausto Coffee, located at, 116 Court Sq NE. Fausto Coffee specializes in gourmet coffee and espresso bar that offers the finest espresso around! Owner, 
Also available are gifts certificates so your family and friends can enjoy the great coffee shop atmosphere, where free WiFi is available and you can always catch the news while enjoying a morning espresso.
This holiday season shop at North State Books located at, 109 Court SQ SE. North State Books is an antique bookshop that specializes in Southern Literature and At North State Books, you will be able to find a book for everyone’s interest. The shop sells books in all fields of interest, including Civil War, military history, hunting and fishing, nature and science, textbooks and home schooling, religion and philosophy, old favorites and first editions, juvenile collectibles and children, etc.
Prices are reasonable and service is courteous. If you can’t find the book you are looking for in store, the staff will find it and mail orders are promptly processed.
So whether you are looking for an out of print, rare, used, or new book, shop with North State Books for a special gift.
This holiday season surprise someone you love with a family or self portrait that will leave a lasting impression. Tindall's Professional Photography located at, 
At Tindall’s Professional Photography you will find a love for photography and artistic ability that creates an image that will touch your life for years to come. Pick from a selection of galleries including family, sports, children, pets, color, and black & white portraits. These special photographs will make great gifts for family and friends or used for holiday greeting cards.
Be sure to ask about the special creation service that allows you to pick from a selection of designer card styles to make it easier to send your photographs to family and friends this holiday season.
Let Tindall’s Professional Photography capture this special holiday season in your life in an environment that you'll enjoy both today and in years to come.
For more information or to schedule your holiday portrait session call (704) 748-1998
General benefits of massages are:
• Release of emotional and physical tension
• Reduction or elimination of back pain
• Decrease in chronic pain
• Improved sleep
• Relief from sore muscles
• Better skin tone
• Increased energy
• Greater flexibility
• Improved body and mind awareness
Give the gift of art and expression to someone you love this holiday season at Personal Artist Studio & Gallery. Located at Just come express yourself and enjoy spending some therapeutic time in the right side of your brain for a change at Personal Artist Studio & Gallery.
Student packages make great gifts for any age. Don’t forget the variety of prints that are available for sale in the gallery including beautiful note cards that will make great stocking stuffers and Laurie’s personal artist services to commission portraits.
Laurie is now accepting portrait commissions for February. Call, email, or visit the website for details!
Don’t miss the open house of student art work! Laurie Bostian's
Personal Artist Studio & Gallery is celebrating another season of artwork! New pieces by artists and students of all ages will be displayed Thursday, Dec 11th from 5:30-7:30pm. The entire community is invited to come enjoy the new pieces, the fellowship, and the refreshments during this "floating" reception!
Appointments are encouraged and other appointments for hours not listed are also welcomed! You can call ahead to schedule a convenient time to purchase artwork, commission a portrait or pick up a commissioned piece.
Typical Hours:
Monday and Tuesday 3pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday workshop days 2-4pm
For more information call 704-773-3088 or visit www.personalartist.com
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At Ride-A-Bike you can use the custom fit bike system to help you pick the perfect bike for you or a family member. You will find great service with the Risk-Free Promise that guarantees if you are not satisfied, you can bring it back within 30 days. The staff will refit it, adjust it, exchange it, exchange certain components or give you your money back.
Also don’t forget about the Flat Tire Repair Class offered. The price is only $25.00 and you can learn about the identification, wheel removal (front and rear), quick release, flat tire repair and causes, and wheel installation. Reservations are needed at least 24 hours in advance.
If you aren’t sure what to buy, let a gift certificate come to the rescue. They're always the right size, color and exactly what your favorite bike enthusiast wants. They're also a great way to show anyone who cycles how much they're appreciated this holiday season.
For more information or to sign up for a class call
(704) 735-1746
This holiday season give a delightful treat from 
Other goodies from the bakery that are sure to please include Long John, Muffins, French Butter Croissants, Turnovers, Éclairs, Pecan Crisps, Apple Strudel, Oreo Brownies, Oatmeal Cream Sandwich, Cookies, Whoopie Pies, Strawberry Bear Claw ,Gourmet Cookies, Napoleans . . . and more!
Also, don’t forget about 36th Street Bakery catering services for your holiday events! A wide variety of items are available from your favorite dips to gourmet delights! The menu extends past the selections on its menu and
Example catering selection… Beef that includes Jamaican beef medallions, Beef satay, and Turkish kabobs. Chicken that includes Chicken dumplings, Japanese chicken wings, Chicken guacamole, Smoked chicken mini-quesadillas, Signature chicken salad mousse tarts, Chicken satay, and Tandoori chicken. From the Sea that includes Salmon & dill mousse, Shrimp frittata, Tuna tapenade, Crab canapés, Seared shrimp, Crab stuffed mushrooms, and baked honey shrimp. Don’t forget catered desserts that include assorted pastry trays, gourmet cakes and pies available as a perfect compliment to any menu selections.
This holiday season visit
For more information call (704) 735-1117
Southern Charm Winery, located at 235-D East Main Street in the Anderson Building, features hand-crafted wines, meaning the creation of each bottle is overseen start to finish. Between the great wines and gift shop you are sure to find that perfect holiday gift.Take a peak in the gift shop that showcases local artisans' work, such as pottery, wood-carved bowls & vases, hand-woven baskets and hand-painted wine glasses. Also featured are tantalizing selections of gourmet snacks including Ashe County Cheese, Charleston Benne Cookies and cheesecake & brownie mixes.
Southern Charm Winery offers gift baskets featuring its hand-crafted wines, Ashe County Cheese and other delectable goodies and can also customize gift baskets for any occasion.
The Snack-filled Gift Baskets feature of variety of goodies from our Gift Shop including Benne Cookies from Olde Colony Bakery, Praline Pecans and Honey-Roasted Almonds from Mingo River Plantation, Ghiradelli Chocolates, Moravian Cookies and Shortbread Cookies from Salem Baking Company. We also have a variety of small baskets perfect for teachers, hairstylists and others that you never know what to give.
From crisp whites and rich reds to soothing sweets, you're guaranteed to give the best when you shop at Southern Charm Winery. So, come on in for a taste of Southern Hospitality!
Do your HOLIDAY SHOPPING at the newly expanded Tres Chic and The Shoppes on A great place to find unique, one-of-a kind gifts for that special person on your list.
A few ideas from Tres Chic and The Shoppes on
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!
You will also find lots of Stocking Stuffers and Christmas Decor Items in Stock!
Store hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10-5
Tres Chic and The Shoppes on Main is now accepting vendor applications for booth rentals at the new location of 113
At Estate Jewelers, located at, 
Estate Jewelers carries new, old, estate (previously owned, not necessarily old) and antique (over 100 year old) jewelry that would be perfect for anyone on your holiday list. You will find watches, platinum, gold, gem stones, gem lab, diamonds, appraisals, gift certificates and custom design & jewelry repair with all work done on premise for faster pick up.
At Estate Jewelers you will find experienced gemologists, appraisers, and antique and estate jewelry experts that will be more than happy to assist you.
For more information call (704) 732-1186
Christian Lighthouse Bookstore, located at, 
