SEQUIM — Two local, independent businesses are adding splashes of color to downtown Sequim tonight.
The Red Rooster Grocery, an emporium-to-be of local products, will open its doors for just three hours during the First Friday Art Walk from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The grocery, to stock a plethora of locally grown and made goods — from grass-fed beef to farm fresh eggs to vegetables, herbs and cut flowers — is designed to be a community gathering place, said co-owner Mark Ozias.
“Come on by to see the space,” he said, to find out about the farmers, bakers and cheese makers whose foods will be available.
Besides all the groceries, the store will have counter seating and serve freshly made soups, at 134 ½ W. Washington St., behind Doodlebugs.
It’s not quite ready, though.
Ozias and his wife, Lisa Boulware, the mom and pop of the Red Rooster, are planning for their grand opening two weeks from now on Friday, April 16.
Details about the store are at www.RedRoosterGrocery.com.
Since this is the night of Sequim’s monthly art walk, Boulware and Ozias decided to stage a sneak preview during which Kate Irvin, one of the local artists who’ll offer her creations at the Red Rooster, will unveil her latest.
Her new line of tie-dyed apparel is titled “Inspired by Nature,” and features tops, dresses and other clothing patterned after this spring’s greenest grasses, cherry blossoms and daffodils.
Irvin’s display at the Red Rooster will pair photographs — taken on walks around her neighborhood — with pieces of clothing inspired by the photos.
Irvin, an occupational therapist at Crestwood Convalescent Center in Port Angeles by day and a tie-dye artist by night, will also be among the local artisans and farmers offering their goods at the Sequim Open Aire Market’s Spring Preview, April 17 at the Boys & Girls Club, 400 W. Fir St., and all summer at the Open Aire Market, which opens May 8 on Cedar Street.
To find out more, search for Tie Mee on www.Facebook.com.
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Sequim-Dungeness Valley Reporter Diane Urbani de la Paz can be reached at 360-681-2391 or at diane.urbani@peninsuladaily news.com.
