Monday, May 2, 2011
GRCVB Contact:
Chris Cannon, Director of Communication
706.295.5576 office or 706.252.6615 cell
chris@romegeorgia.org
Last Stop Gift Shop Contact:
Charlene Mathis, Manager
706.295.5576 office
charlene@laststopgiftshop.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Last Stop Gift Shop to host trunk show and wine reception
ROME, GA. – The Last Stop Gift Shop will host a trunk show by MonaLisa Designs on Thursday, May 5 from 2p.m. to 5p.m.
A wine reception with Southern refreshments will follow the show from 5p.m. to 6p.m.
MonaLisa Designs features the skills of Lisa Gastineau, Monica Hawkins and Pam Coffey, owners and artists of the company. The trio create handmade jewelry from leather, pearls, beads and antique coins.
A large selection of various styles of jewelry will be available for purchase. Artist Pam Coffey will be explaining construction techniques and the inspiration behind the jewelry.
"We are excited to showcase MonaLisa Designs and their work because their method of crafting together foreign coins, shiny pearls and beads creates a timeless treasure that is stunning around the neck," said Charlene Mathis, manager of the Last Stop Gift Shop.
The Last Stop Gift Shop carries a large stock of jewelry, gifts, and local artwork. Additionally, the gift shop is Rome's largest supplier of signature apparel and gifts.
The Last Stop Gift Shop and Rome - Floyd Visitor Center is inside a 1909 restored train depot and caboose located at 402 Civic Center Drive, directly across from Applebee's.
For more information, call the Last Stop Gift Shop at 706.295.5576 or 800.444.1834.
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About the Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) is the Destination Marketing Organization serving Rome and Floyd County, Georgia. Founded in 1975, the GRCVB’s mission is to strengthen the economic fabric of the community through tourism development. The GRCVB operates the Rome / Floyd County Visitor Center and Last Stop Gift Shop located at 402 Civic Center Drive. The center and gift shop are open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Georgia’s Rome features many attractions of interest including Berry College, Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum, Chieftains Museum, Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Rome Braves baseball, numerous Civil War sites and a charming Victorian downtown. Rome is also the site of the NAIA Football National Championship as well as numerous tournaments and annual events.
For information on Georgia’s Rome and Floyd County, contact the Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau at 706-295-5576 or 800-444-1834. Visit online at www.romegeorgia.org.
Public Service Announcement
Monday, May 2, 2011
Last Stop Gift Shop to host trunk show and wine reception
The Last Stop Gift Shop will host a trunk show by MonaLisa Designs on Thursday, May 5 from 2p.m. to 5p.m. A wine reception with Southern refreshments will follow the show from 5p.m. to 6p.m. The trio of artists create handmade jewelry from leather, pearls, beads and antique coins. A large selection of various styles of jewelry will be available for purchase. Artist Pam Coffey will be explaining construction techniques and the inspiration behind the jewelry. For more information, call the Last Stop Gift Shop at 706.295.5576 or 800.444.1834.
GRCVB Contact:
Chris Cannon, Director of Communication
706.295.5576 office or 706.252.6615 cell
chris@romegeorgia.org