Sunday in the City Mother's Day Downtown New Port Richey

New Port Richey, Downtown, FL (May 2, 2019) - Sunday in the City is an opportunity for the community to experience downtown New Port Richey in a new way; a more relaxed, casual, family friendly day out around town. The next Sunday in the City will take place on May 12, Mother’s Day, and provides an opportunity for downtown merchants to spoil moms with unique gift and adventure opportunities. The public is invited to head downtown to shop, dine, explore, and experience all the City has to offer. Walking, biking, and golf carts are all great ways to reach the downtown district.

Two new businesses have opened since last month and are joining the growing list of merchants in downtown New Port Richey with Sunday hours.

Get Outside (5780 Main Street) is a new outdoor sports store offering kayak and paddle board rentals and sales, accessories, inshore fishing guides, skateboards, gear, apparel, and high-end customized cruisers. They are offering moms half price on kayak rentals for the day and 10% off anything in the store.

Lis's Pieces Consignment Cottage (6214 Grand Boulevard) is a home decor boutique with new and unique pieces and have 10 artisans creating one of a kind treasures. They will be offering free mimosas, coffee, lemonade, and hors d'oeuvres to shoppers who will find special Mother’s Day gift baskets available for sale and all LaVerne Williams canvas art 10% off.

CrossFit War Box (5761 Nebraska Avenue) is joining the Sunday in the City lineup and will be hosting Mommies and Mimosas, a 9:00 a.m. light workout, free for all moms, followed by free beverages and fun.

Wright’s Natural Market is bringing in beautiful, fresh flower bouquets and will have those for sale beginning May 8. The New Port Richey Art Scene artists will be hosting an art walk around the downtown area along Main, Grand, and Nebraska, and will be unveiling an interactive Mother’s Day art installation near Sip Wine Bar & Restaurant. Participating restaurants and bars will be offering specials throughout the day. See the list of venues below for full details.

More May Mother’s Day Out Things to Do Highlights:

• Get Outside (5780 Main Street) mom’s get half price on kayak rentals for the day and 10% off anything in the store
• CrossFit War Box (5761 Nebraska Avenue) is hosting Mommies and Mimosas, a 9:00 a.m. workout, free for all moms, followed by free beverages and fun
• Wright’s Natural Market (5800 Main Street) fresh flower bouquets and sangria available for sale, 1:30 - 4:30 Music at the Sidewalk Cafe, Penn Johnson (https://www.facebook.com/pennjohnsonmusic/)
• Sip Wine Bar & Restaurant hosts “Mother('s Day) of Dragons” bike ride, 6:30 pm meet at Sip. Lights are required by law. Free!
• Astro Cycles (6304 Congress Street) will be hosting a bicycle demo at People Places LLC (5742 Main Street) from 10am-2pm. Try out their new cruisers and hybrids. Deposits can be made to order, on the spot. Mothers will receive a $25 gift card with purchase of a new bike at this event
• New Port Richey Art Scene Art Walk will have artists located around downtown at various participating businesses and an interactive Mother’s Day art installation near Sip Wine Bar & Restaurant. Artists interested in participating please visit https://www.facebook.com/NPRArtScene/ and message for information
• The West Pasco Historical Society will have their monthly rotating photo exhibit, Let Me Tell You a Story, on display. Five different photos will be displayed around downtown each month showcasing New Port Richey’s past and will be placed so that the observer will be standing in the exact place and orientation when the photo was first taken. It is storytelling through historical photography. Each month the photos will be moved to different areas of downtown
• Richey Suncoast Theater Sunday Matinee, Sister Act at 2:30. Tickets available at the box office or online at RicheySuncoastTheatre.com

Full list of specials and activities:

Wright’s Natural Market (5800 Main Street)
Regular Sunday Hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

• Fresh flower bouquets available for sale, 1:30 - 4:30 Music at the Sidewalk Cafe, Penn Johnson (https://www.facebook.com/pennjohnsonmusic/)

Sip Wine Bar & Restaurant (6231 Grand Boulevard)
Special Sunday in the City Hours 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

• Sunday menu with new 'Brunch Board,' mascarpone flatbreads, and bottomless bubbly join the line-up.

• “Mother('s Day) of Dragons” bike ride At Sip 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, ride your bike downtown and join the Skid Marks Bike Club for a spin around town. Lights are required by law. Free.

Get Outside (5780 Main Street)
Regular Sunday hours 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

• Moms get half price on kayak rentals for the day and 10% off anything in the store

CrossFit War Box (5761 Nebraska Avenue) is hosting Mommies and Mimosas, a 9:00 a.m. workout, free for all moms, followed by free beverages and fun

The Antique Center on Main Street (5811 Main Street)
Regular Sunday Hours 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

• Antiques and collectibles, 10% off sale

The White Heron Tea & Gifts (6228 Grand Boulevard)

• Special Sunday in the City hours: Gift Shop will be open from 10:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Fitzgerald’s Irish Tavern (5811 Nebraska Avenue)
Regular Sunday Hours 11:00 am to 12:00 am

• Brunch, Champagne, and loaded Bloody Mary’s, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Pete’s Grand Central (5732 Main Street)
Regular Sunday Hours 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• 12 oz drafts, 2 for 1 and, ladies only, endless wine or sangria $15.00 with a wrist band

Cotee River Brewing (5760 Main Street)
Regular Sunday Hours 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Sam Jacobs on stage from 4-7 pm and Polish Kitchen food truck

Lis's Pieces Consignment Cottage (6214 Grand Boulevard)
Regular Sunday Hours 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

• Free Mimosas, coffee, lemonade, and hors d'oeuvres to shoppers who will find special Mother’s Day gift baskets and all LaVerne Williams canvas art 10% off

Rose’s Bistro Off Main (6238 Grand Boulevard)
Regular Sunday Hours 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

• 25% off breakfast and lunch for all moms

Richey Suncoast Theater (6237 Grand Boulevard)

• Sunday Matinee, Sister Act at 2:30. Tickets available at the box office or online at RicheySuncoastTheatre.com

Astro Cycles (6304 Congress Street)

• Hosting a bicycle demo at People Places LLC (5742 Main Street) from 10am-2pm to allow the public to try out their new cruisers and hybrids. Deposits can be made to order, on the spot. Mothers will receive a $25 gift card with purchase of a new bike at this event

Ordinance One (5738 Main Street)
Regular Sunday Hours 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Johnny Grits (5749 Main Street)
Regular Sunday Hours 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Cristiano’s Pizza & Pasta (5743 Main Street)
Regular Sunday Hours 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Dulcet Restaurant (6220 Grand Boulevard)
Sunday in the City hours 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm

West Pasco Historical Society Museum (6431 Circle Boulevard)
Regular Sunday Hours 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Christina's Restaurant (5820 Main Street)
Regular Sunday hours 7:00 am to 2:00 pm

Ottaway’s Ice Cream Parlor (5641 Main Street)
Regular Sunday Hours 11:00 am to 9:00 pm

Mountaineer Coffee (6322 Bank Street)
Regular Sunday Hours 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Gateway Gallery & Emporium (6216 Grand Boulevard)
Regular Sunday Hours 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Little Corona's Cigar Lounge (6324 Grand Boulevard)
Regular Sunday Hours 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm

City Market & Southwest Grill (5731 Main Street)
Regular Sunday Hours 9:00 am to 10:00 pm

Rock the Boat Productions’ Facebook Page contains more information and links to participating businesses. New activities will be added as they become available.www.facebook.com/rocktheboatproductions.

Lia Gallegos is the Marketing Director for Wright's Natural Market and Partner at Rock the Boat Productions. She is passionate about promoting the community she lives and works in and the new small-town urban lifestyle developing in downtown New Port Richey.