Bright Ideas Brewing Westfield

New Music Alliance and Bigger Beast Records present award-winning singer-songwriter Shanna in a Dress the coming Friday August 21st at Bright Ideas Brewing (109 Apremont Way in Westfield). This edition of The Spark Sessions also features Bekka Dowland and Stephen Peter Rodgers. Doors open at 6:30/Showtime is 7:30 pm and advance tickets ($25) are available though www.biggerbeastevents.com/events<a href="https://www.healingsoulsranch.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
ABOUT&nbsp;SHANNA
Shanna in a Dress says what everyone has felt but no one else will say and you’ll get an uncensored journey of clever humor and heartbreak, extreme candor, and a hefty side of entertainment at her shows. This witty wordsmith is known for taking you on an emotional roller coaster, sometimes within the same song. Think John Prine mixed with Ingrid Michaelson with a twist of Phoebe Buffay from Friends all wrapped up in a sweet voice accented by guitar, piano, and ukulele. She’s as real as it gets, as anyone who follows her on Facebook or Instagram knows.
Shanna started her career at the University of Virginia, lived in Boulder for nearly a decade and now keeps her fun music flowing out of St. Louis unless she’s touring the US or Europe. You can’t get the same Shanna in a Dress show twice with her spontaneous banter and playful stage presence. She manages to teeter the line masterfully of taking on complex subject matters with smart, bold, and yet accessible lyrics. Her charisma and boldly honest songs are full of interesting language and wordplay and delight audiences of all ages.
In 2020 alone, Shanna was a winner in the Kerrville New Folk competition, winner of the Great River Folk Fest Song Competition, a finalist at Songwriter Serenade, and a Grassy Hill Emerging Artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. During the summer of 2021, Shanna bicycled from Seattle to Boston while music-touring on her epic “Tour de Dress,” playing over 60 shows from coast to coast and partnering up with the global non-profit Pangaea World Foundation.
In May 2022, her debut record “Robot” was released after a wildly successful crowdfunding campaign. She has most recently been seen gracing the stages of the Kerrville Folk Festival, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Black Bear Americana Fest, Great River Folk Fest, and the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.
For more info about Shanna see <a href="https://www.shannainadress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">shannainadress.com</a>

Local Event: Shanna in a Dress sparks up this Friday @ Bright Ideas Brewing

Hampden County

Westfield

Massachusetts

Shanna in a Dress sparks up this Friday @...

New Music Alliance and Bigger Beast Records present award-winning singer-songwriter Shanna in a Dress the coming Friday August...

Shanna in a Dress sparks up this Friday @ Bright Ideas Brewing

Mackenzie's Tunes & Tonics

Jeff Smith brings his Sunny@Midnight band to Mackenzie's Tunes and Tonics (3950&nbsp;University Dr. in downtown Fairfax) this Friday August 21st at 8 pm.
Jeff Smith is a musical raconteur whose poetic lyrics paint common experiences and filtered memories with a tender or playful brush. Singing in a honey-drenched Appalachian drawl, multi-instrumentalist Smith lays down a brew of what he calls a funky kind of country blues folk pop rock stomp.

For more information regarding Jeff Smith's musical endeavors see <a href="https://www.humanwilderness.com." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">humanwilderness.com.</a>
Mackenzie's Tunes and Tonics is a locally owned restaurant/bar that specializes in craft cocktails. For details about Mackenzie's see <a href="https://www.mackenzies.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mackenzies.com</a>

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The International Gem &amp; Jewelry Show Returns To The Hyatt Regency Dulles! Shop Directly From Wholesalers &amp; Manufacturers. This show is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC for three days only.
International Gem &amp; Jewelry Show - Dulles, VA August 21-23, 2026 At The Hyatt Regency Dulles 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd, Herndon, VA 20171
***CHILDREN UNDER 9 NOT PERMITTED***
SHOW HOURS:
<ul><li>Friday, August 21: 12pm-6pm</li><li>Saturday, August 22: 10am-6pm</li><li>Sunday, August 23: 11am-5pm* *No admittance after 4pm Sunday.</li></ul>
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TICKETS (Good For All Three Days)
<ul><li>Discounted Tickets : $6.00 (Must be purchased online. Credit card only.)</li><li>Standard Tickets : $8.00 (Can be purchased at the show. Cash only.)</li><li>Licensed Wholesale Buyers : FREE (Business license required. Pre-registration required before the deadline.)</li><li>Schools : FREE (School e-mail address required. Pre-registration required before the deadline.)</li></ul>
PARKING: Free And Ample Parking Lot Available On Site.
ABOUT THE SHOW: Forget retail, shop directly from designers, wholesalers and manufacturers for the largest selection at the lowest prices! Shop from rows and rows of quality jewelry, gemstone, bead, jewelry supply and accessory dealers in a unique marketplace setting. Our environment breeds competition and ensures that you will get the best quality merchandise at rock-bottom prices. Find something for everyone when you visit America's favorite jewelry and gemstone marketplace!
Diamonds • Beads • Pearls • Opals • Semi &amp; Precious Gemstones • Engagement Rings • Turquoise • Fine Jewelry • Settings • Men’s Jewelry • Watches • Designer Accessories • Costume Pieces • Vintage &amp; Estate • Custom Jewelry • Findings • Chains • Jewelry Supplies • Fashion Accessories • Gifts • Jewelry Cleaning &amp; Repair • And Much More!
------------------------------------------------ MILITARY RECEIVES FREE ADMISSION: The International Gem &amp; Jewelry Show offers free admission to all active-duty military and veterans with current military identification (offer includes immediate family). Thank you for your service to our country. ------------------------------------------------
LINKS
<ul><li>Website :&nbsp;<a href="https://www.intergem.com/events/upcoming-shows/dulles-va-august-21-23-2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.intergem.com/events/upcoming-shows/dulles-va-august-21-23-2026</a></li><li>Exhibitor Listing :&nbsp;<a href="https://intergem.ungerboeck.com/prod/app85.cshtml?aat=576c452b612b426a684942587535704437344d506230664a7032687233724630655677464c4962786d58633d" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://intergem.ungerboeck.com/prod/app85.cshtml?aat=576c452b612b426a684942587535704437344d506230664a7032687233724630655677464c4962786d58633d</a></li><li>E-Mail Notification Sign-Up :&nbsp;<a href="https://www.intergem.com/sign-up/washington-dc-baltimore-md" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.intergem.com/sign-up/washington-dc-baltimore-md</a></li></ul>

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