Phipps Conservatory Announces New Vintage Mixer Night

For Immediate Release: Wed., June 25
Contact: Joe Reed | Director of Marketing and Communications
412-622-6915, ext. 3801 | jreed@phipps.conservatory.org

Phipps Conservatory Announces New Vintage Mixer Night
Explore an Exclusive Evening Market Bursting with Vintage Treasures

Pittsburgh, PA – On Thurs., Aug. 21 from 6 – 9 p.m., Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is hosting its first Vintage Mixer Night in collaboration with Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer. This one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly event will feature an market of vintage clothing, knick-knacks, vinyl and other treasures. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy local food and beverage vendors, a live DJ, and full access to Summer Flower Show: Jungle Quest and Tropical Forest Panama exhibits.

Participating Vendors:

• Shindig Alley - curated selection of midcentury modern furniture and decor with stocked vintage boutique with vintage clothing and jewelry
• Streekers Vintage - vintage clothing and wares with a focus on maximalist pieces from the 1950s through the 1970s
• Mudroom Vintage - colorful and practical vintage clothing, accessories, and shoes for everyday adventures
• Swank Cat's Psychedelic Relics - groovy vintage collectibles, oddities, ephemera, posters, multimedia and more!
• MANGO Vntg - vintage and collectible home decor, furniture and collectible advertising-related items
• Jackie Whoa Vintage - a vintage collection of fashion and housewares curated around bold colors, prints, inclusive sizing and special pieces that make people go, "whoa!"
• Highway Robbery Vintage - authentic vintage apparel and accessories for men and women from the 1950s to early 2000s
• Jessie Dresses - carefully curated collection of classic silhouettes, bold prints, and literary looks; size-inclusive pieces include 1970s jumpsuits, 1980s tee-shirts, and 1960s formal wear, and vintage accessories and housewares are also available

And more!

Entry to this event is $35 for nonmembers, $30 for members, and $15 for college students (with valid ID). Entry fee includes access to the market and the Conservatory; food, drink and vintage items are sold separately. Limited free parking is available in the center island on Schenley Drive and in the metered spaces along the street after 6 p.m.

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit phipps.conservatory.org/VintageMixer.

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About Phipps: Founded in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA is a globally recognized green leader with a mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse. Encompassing 15 acres including a historic 14-room glasshouse, 23 distinct indoor and outdoor gardens and industry-leading sustainable architecture and operations, Phipps attracts more than half a million visitors annually from around the world. Learn more at phipps.conservatory.org.

About PGH Vintage Mixer: Since 2012, Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer has hosted one-of-a-kind, large-scale genuine vintage vendor fairs that meld community, creative inspiration, and nostalgia while focusing on shopping sustainability. This curated, authentic vintage fair gathers the best local and regional sellers of fashion, home goods, decor, vintage vinyl, toys, Pittsburgh memorabilia and more. Learn more at pghvintagemixer.com.

Watch TEDx: What We Can Learn From an Old Glasshouse: A look at the evolving way we connect people to nature at Phipps, demonstrate how human and environmental health are inextricably connected, and show that to age gracefully, we must continually reinvent ourselves to evolve with the rest of the world.