Get in the mood for a world wide spirit of Christmas - Tomorrow evening, Wednesday 19th November.
Shrewsbury Market Hall will be filled with the soaring young voices of the
PEARL OF AFRICA Children’s Choir
and the tones of seven-piece jazz band Bluzone
for the first late-night shopping event of the season.
Gift stalls, restaurants and the Visual Art Network Gallery at the market will open until 9pm on Wednesday November 19, the night of the town’s Christmas lights switch-on.
Shoppers will receive complimentary mince pies and mulled wine. BluZone will perform between 6 and 7pm followed by the internationally-acclaimed children’s choir which is currently on UK tour raising funds in support of Ugandan orphans.
Market eateries will open late, including The Bird’s Nest Cafe, Mayuree’s House of Yum Thai café and takeaway, Spanish restaurant Café AleOli and The Market Buffet which will be serving a ‘festive treats’ menu including Christmas pudding and brandy and luxury hot chocolates.
“The market will open right through until 9pm for shopping and for people to enjoy some hot food before or after the Christmas lights switch-on at 6.30pm,” said facilities manager Kate Gittins.
AFRICAN ART EXHIBITION and hosting a meet-and-greet social evening. There will also be a ‘Christmas in Shrewsbury’ art exhibition held throughout the market, with the judging being held at 8pm.
The market will also open late on Wednesday December 17.
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