ARTS Pick: fleaVILLE

Looking to add some art and local flavor to your shopping experience? Then head to fleaVILLE, the destination where originality is the leading retail trait. Comprised of local artisans and chefs, the bundle of tented vendors offers a glimpse into the talent of the area, and lets you take a bit of it home in the form of hand-crafted goods or a delicious treat. So, whether you’re in the mood for a handcrafted birdhouse or a vegan cookie, it’s a worthy excursion.

Saturday 8/23. Free, 10am. The IX Project, 2nd Street SE. www.flea-ville.com

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