Mischer News

Vintage Park is giving Santa Claus a place to hang is hat for the holidays.

The Park is hosting photos with Santa and complimentary carriage rides on Saturdays from noon until 4 p.m.

"Photos with Santa are being taken in a portrait sitting," said Melissa Goedde, Director of Retail Management, withThe Interfin Companies. "In addition to receiving their photos on site, families have the option to view all images from their session online and order reprints, additional sizes or even holiday cards."

Photos with Santa are taking place at the main entrance of the shopping center, across from Signature Home Theater.

"Response to the Santa photos and carriage rides has been wonderful," Goedde said. "Over 200 families have visited Santa at Vintage Park this year, and both children and parents have enjoyed the more personal Santa photo experience, without the hours of long waiting found in typical mall settings."

Holiday shoppers can find several new stores in one place at the Vintage that will keep them away from the over crowded malls.

"Shoppers should be sure to put Imagination Toys & Shoes, Anything Bling Boutique, All About Feet, Jeanne's Monogramming and Gifts, Signature Home Theater and Zcom Wireless and Venetian Nail spa on their lists for great gifts this season," said Goedde.

In keeping with the live music in the Piazza every Thursday and Friday evening from 6-9 p.m. Vintage has added something to create a festive ambiance by hosting holiday inspired artists and tunes, including The Texas Brass Christmas and the Blues Brothers Jingle Jam.

Also during December Vintage is hosting an art exhibit titled "Beginnings" that has been put together by a local art group called Voice of the Arts.

The gallery is located at 106 Vintage Park Blvd., next to Cheeburger Cheeburger in Vinatge Park.

For more information on the Voice of The Arts group visit www.thevoiceofthearts.com.

For more information on the Vintage Park of a complete list of events visit www.vintageparkhouston.com.