PETER MAX ORIGINALS 50% OFF AT WENTWORTH GALLERY IN BETHESDA

Wentworth Gallery at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda recently received 8 Peter Max originals at a 50% discount. Two have already been sold, leaving 6. The pieces include Love Version II #73 ($8,490) [pictured above], Walking in Reeds Version 1 #13 ($5,875), Retro Suite IV: Mona Lisa ($3,565), The Profile Deluxe Version ($2,965), and My Love is America: Lady Liberty ($2,850).

All are mixed media/acrylic originals on paper. For questions, call Holly at Wentworth Gallery at 301-365-3270.

Wentworth Gallery

Westfield Montgomery Mall

Upper Level, outside Nordstrom

7101 Democracy Boulevard

BETHESDA ROW SIDEWALK SALE STARTS TODAY, AND VINO VOLO HAS DEALS FOR YOU (PHOTOS)

Today starts a weekend of food, shopping and entertainment at the annual Bethesda Row Sidewalk Sale. At least one boutique, COURAGE. b, couldn't wait until today. They hosted a Pre-Sidewalk Sale sale at their Bethesda Lane shop last night.

Meanwhile, among the many places to dine or drink in-between fabulous fashion finds is Vino Volo. Don't forget that they are as much a wine shop as a wine bar. During the Sidewalk Sale this weekend, you can save 50% on select wines, and 20% off merchandise.

You can also get a ride from UberDC - If you are joining Uber for the first time, enjoy 2 free rides up to $20 using the code "VinoVolo" this weekend.

Vino Volo has a new summer menu and wine pairings. New items include a refreshingly-cool watermelon and feta salad (pictured), Wine County chicken paté, and lamb meatballs.

Top photos: Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row
Photos from Vino Volo courtesy Jason Morenz

UNION JACK'S MAY BE UP FOR SALE IN BETHESDA, COLUMBIA, ANNAPOLIS

EXCLUSIVE

Bethesda's popular British pub may be up for sale, and the new owner would be free to change its theme away from the UK. While I've been hearing rumors from sources regarding the future of Union Jack's on St. Elmo Avenue for several months, I spotted a Craigslist ad that certainly raises questions.

The rub is that the public will not likely know of the sale until it happens; the seller is requiring confidentiality agreements to keep the sale private. However, the ad gives away enough detail to suggest the Union Jack's in Bethesda, Columbia and Annapolis are all up for sale.

First, the chain happens to have locations in all three towns. Second, Union Jack's has billiards and darts, as mentioned in the ad. "Game watching?" Check. "Late night DJ?" Check.

Is there any other chain bar meeting that description, with locations in all three locales? There is definitely no official announcement regarding the sale. But the writer of the ad gave us TMI to keep it secret.

The asking price for the 3-unit business is $2.75 million. And the ad says "Buyer can develop his/her own concept," so it would be up to the new owner whether the British theme stays or goes.

A Ballston location already closed earlier this year. But a new Union Jack's is still planned to open at Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg.

The Bethesda location is ample in size, and in a great spot, with the Bainbridge Bethesda luxury apartment tower coming online early next year. Its space was formerly known as The Shark Club.

BETHESDA ROW SIDEWALK SALE SUMMER 2013: JULY 19-21

The annual Bethesda Row Sidewalk Sale starts this afternoon, and continues through Sunday, July 21.

Visit all participating shops and restaurants to enjoy food and drink specials, music, trunk shows, and - of course - big savings. Sophie Pyle, editor of Guest of a Guest, has put together a guide to the fashion events you won't want to miss.

Speaking of things you won't want to miss, enjoy a FREE flatbread at Redwood on Bethesda Lane, when you purchase a beverage, and show them the coupon below!

LILLY PINK PALM BIRTHDAY PARTY TODAY AT BETHESDA ROW!

Lilly Pink Palm is celebrating their 11th birthday at the Bethesda Row store, and you're invited!

Unlike most birthday parties, you, the guest, will be the one getting the gifts!  There will be limited edition gifts with purchase including tote bags, bracelets and Murfee scarves.

And for every $100 you spend, you'll get one entry into the Mystery Giveaway.  Who knows what prizes await?

Enjoy a trunk show by York Design Company.

There will also be "sweet treats" and champagne for all patrons.

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Pink Palm Bethesda, 4867 Bethesda Avenue.

ZELAYA SHOES GOING OUT OF BUSINESS IN BETHESDA (PHOTOS)

Bad news for shoe-obsessed women in Bethesda: Zelaya Shoes on St. Elmo Avenue is going out of business.

LAST DAY TO SAVE 50% ON GUESS JEANS IN BETHESDA

Buy 1 pair of Guess jeans today at Guess at Westfield Montgomery Mall, and you'll get 50%-off of a second pair.

Offer applies to "most" styles of jeans.

Sale ends at close of store tonight.

KOREAN CRAFTS SALE TODAY IN BETHESDA

Korean Focus and Ginkgo Leaf Art are hosting a Korean Crafts Sale from 11 AM - 3 PM today, at St. Mark's Presbyterian Church (10701 Old Georgetown Road) in Bethesda.
The sale will feature hanboks, bojagi, jewelry, toys, games, furniture and more.  Headlining the event is jewelry artist Rae Anne Johnson.  Many of the products are from Korea. A bojagi wrapping workshop will be held at noon, and again at 1:30 PM.
Refreshments will be served, and proceeds go to DC area Korean adoption support organizations and agencies.

KARDASHIAN KOLLECTION ON SALE AT SEARS IN BETHESDA (PHOTOS)

Kim Kardashian may not be able to obtain a divorce, but right now, you can score big savings on her line of bedding and home decoration items at Sears in Westfield Montgomery Mall.

The Kardashian sisters' Kardashian Kollection is on sale, and the discounts are significant.

As I mentioned when I wrote about the Kardashian Kollection apparel line, it's encouraging that Sears is associating themselves with younger, relevant celebrities.  Too many of their endorsers were simply out of the stream of pop culture consciousness in the past.

LADIES: IMAGINE YOURSELF IN KATE MIDDLETON'S SHOES... AT BETHESDA ROW. AND 20% OFF. AND A FREE BOOK!

Everything Kate Middleton wears turns to gold - for the manufacturer.  While many of her outfits and accessories are beyond the average woman's means, the Duchess is also known for mixing in more affordable items.

Sassanova at Bethesda Row carries one of Kate's favorites, the taupe-colored Sledge pumps by L.K. Bennett.  They are relatively affordable at $345.

But wait, there's more.  Tonight from 6-8 PM, and on Sunday from 3-5 PM, you can get them for 20% off, and receive a FREE copy of Nina Garcia's Little Black Book of Style.

They'll also be serving champagne.  Tell them Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row sent you.

Sassanova,  7134 Bethesda Lane.  301-654-7403.

WESTWOOD SHOPPING CENTER, OTHER WESTBARD PROPERTIES SOLD TO EQUITY ONE IN MASSIVE BETHESDA REAL ESTATE DEAL

NEIGHBORHOOD
COULD LOSE
GIANT FOOD
STORE IN 2019

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive

The future of the Westbard Sector in Bethesda has just been upended again.  In a shocking development, Capital Properties has sold the retail Westwood Complex - including the venerable Westwood Shopping Center-  plus the Manor Care nursing home, and Westwood Tower apartment building, to Equity One for $140 million.

Terms of these properties' leases have become public in the transaction.  Giant Food's lease in the Westwood Shopping Center expires in 2019, meaning that Giant could be lost in any redevelopment.  It is important to note that Giant once held a 99-year lease, which began in 1959.  Strangely, Giant signed a new lease just a few years ago.  My guess at the time was that Capital Properties offered them a lower rate, in exchange for a shorter lease.  Now it appears that is likely what happened.  Could the neighborhoods around Westbard lose the Giant in 2019?  Would Giant sign a new lease in the existing space, or in a new, redeveloped space on Westbard?  The point is, we don't know at this point.

Even worse, we now know that Manor Care's lease is up in 2015, and Westwood Tower's in 2017.  Of the two, the nursing home is more likely to be demolished to make way for a new development.

In any case, the game has changed again, and until I can do some research on Equity One, I can't tell you what kind of company they are to deal with.  Capital Properties was widely considered one of the toughest and most formidable in citizen-developer negotiations.

Coincidentally, or not (hmm....), Montgomery County's Planning Board announced just hours before Equity One made its announcement, that it will take up the Westbard Sector Plan in 2015.  Just in time to make changes favorable to the developer - how convenient.  And the first lease expires that year.  Just a coincidence, folks!

To be more optimistic, maybe the new developer will be more willing to work with the community.  Like bringing Farrell's back to the Westwood Shopping Center.

Strangely, the Park Bethesda and Bowlmor were not announced as part of the deal.  There are also two Citgo gas stations on Westbard.  Kenwood Place Condominiums is owned by the residents, and not subject to sale.

Stay tuned for more details!

LILLY PINK PALM BETHESDA ROW OKTOBERFEST SALE THIS SATURDAY

Lilly Pulitzer fans have one more reason to head to Bethesda Row during Redwood's Oktoberfest celebration this Saturday:  OKTOBERFEST SALE!

Did you miss out on items from Lilly's Spring and Summer collections?

Colleen romper

Your patience has paid off - literally; remaining stock of those lines will be 50-75% off!

Ferra dress

Spend $100 (and that won't be hard for you to do, right?), and you'll get a FREE Pink Palm mystery gift.

Fall collection

So drop the BF or husband off for beer on Bethesda Lane, and hurry into The Pink Palm between 10 AM and 8 PM this Saturday during Oktoberfest.

THE PINK PALM ENDLESS SUMMER SALE ENDS TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT

The name Lilly Pulitzer and the phrase "up to 60% off" are rarely used in the same sentence.  But today they are both found at The Pink Palm's Endless Summer Sale.  Shop from the comfort of home on the website, or come in to their Bethesda Row boutique.

Here are just a few of the products massively reduced in price until midnight tonight:

URBAN LOFT SALE, NEW PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO OPENING ON CORDELL AVENUE

Among all of the change taking place on Cordell Avenue, the block that most often goes unnoticed is between Woodmont and Wisconsin Avenues.

Urban Loft, a high-end modern furniture dealer, has reopened at 4715 Cordell Avenue, and their 20% off Gus sale ends Sunday.

Urban Loft offers clean lines - and a hint of the avant garde.

I like this modernist chair.

Next door to Urban Loft yesterday, a sign was being readied at a new photography store/studio.  Mostly, things are just being unpacked inside right now.

And still to come in the next few years:  the lackluster new building across Cordell, that will house the new Bethesda 2nd District police station.

BETHESDA HYATT TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION

SHOCKER!

There's no "laugh riot at the Hyatt" today.

The iconic Hyatt Regency Bethesda will be auctioned off on August 14, after owners defaulted on a mortgage loan.

Given that the hotel is one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in the entire DC area, the auction is sure to draw many bidders.

The Hyatt joins the Relic building as the second prominent property to be foreclosed on in downtown Bethesda in the last 2 weeks.

GO OFF THE BEATEN PATH AT FRANCESCA'S COLLECTIONS AT BETHESDA ROW AND SAVE 20-40%

Ladies, Francesca's Collections at Bethesda Row knows just how you feel:  OK, so you went to the beach this weekend and missed all of the Memorial Day sales.

I have great news for you - the sale on this Off the Beaten Path tank top is still on until May 30:

Use store code "PATH" to get the discount.

Plus, save 40% on these sale items!

Francesca's Collections, 4844 Bethesda Avenue #14.  301-652-1084.

LUCY SUMMER SALE - SAVE 20%

Lucy on Bethesda Lane is having a summer sale.  Save 20% on your total purchase when you buy $100 or more of merchandise.  Sale applies both in the store at Bethesda Row and online.

Lucy, 7122 Bethesda Lane.  301-656-3106.

RACHEL PALLY TRUNK SHOW AT URBAN CHIC

Rachel Pally's designs have been worn by Angelina Jolie, Heidi Klum, Rachel Bilson and Jessica Alba.  Now it's your turn, ladies!

Stop by Urban Chic at Bethesda Row today between 10 AM and 8 PM, for the Rachel Pally trunk show.

Get 15% off Rachel's spring collection, plus a FREE gift with purchase.  Enjoy free snacks and refreshments while you shop.

Urban Chic, 7126 Bethesda Lane.

FREE WINE TASTING

TODAY IN

BETHESDA

Plus FREE Cheese Samples and

25% Savings on Dozen Wine Bottles

Is it heresy to attend a wine tasting on National Beer Day? Not when it's FREE!

Visit Balducci's in Bethesda today between 12 and 5 PM to try dozens of wines and best-selling cheeses FREE!

Get pairing advice from experts for Easter and Passover meals. Find out what's new on Balducci's catering menu. And enjoy cooking demonstrations.

If you're really hardcore, take advantage of their today-only offer to Mix and Match any 12 or more wine bottles, and you'll get 25% off!

Balducci's, 10323 Old Georgetown Rd. (Wildwood Shopping Center), Bethesda. 301-564-3100.

YOU'RE GUARANTEED

TO GET A

VALENTINE AT

BETHESDA ROW

TODAY

Romantic prospects bleak today? Come to Urban Chic today, and save 20% off on pink and red items.

Then head to the checkout. Take a Valentine that isn't half-hearted sentiments, but has a random discount inside, on items that aren't pink and red.

It turns out a Valentine for you is in the cards at Bethesda Row today!