They did this last year in the Myriad Gardens but with that space now actually being prepped for a restaurant, the location has moved to 9th street just east of St. Anthony on land owned by the Midtown Renaissance group (this is the lot directly south of Saturn Grill):

http://www.okcpopups.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/propertyphoto_Before.jpg

Steve's Article (http://newsok.com/holiday-pop-up-shops-to-return-in-oklahoma-citys-midtown/article/3876615)


The village will consist of a series of geodesic domes, one for each shop. With their new location, the Shops will add features for shoppers including a Christmas tree lot... will open Nov. 29 through Dec. 22

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/popups.jpg

They have quite a lineup, with the stores changing every week:

OKC Popups (http://www.okcpopups.com/)

Hours:
Thursday — Saturday
11AM — 9PM

Sunday
Noon — 6PM



Week 1 Nov 28th-Dec 2nd
Heirloom Shoe
Womens shoe store on Western Avenue in Oklahoma City. Covet worthy shoes from choice labels.

Unlabeled
Made in the USA clothing, locally made jewelry, Oklahoma t-shirts and more.

Urbane
Furniture, home accessories, gifts, barware, and more. Considered things for a considered lifestyle.

Sara Kate Studios
Inspired by historical references and a love for living an eclectic life. Items for home, both vintage and new.

Pencil Shavings Studio
Colorful and whimsical tech accessories, home decor, and paper goods.

Gretta Sloane
A lifestyle boutique in Nichols Hills. We bring the best women's clothing and accessories from both coasts to the heart of Oklahoma.

The SNL Photobooth
A super rad photo booth from the people at Todd Scott Ballje Photography.


Week 2 Dec 5th-Dec 8th
Birdie
Handcrafted florals for your home or just because.

Collected Thread
a handmade boutique in OKC's Plaza District.

Green Bambino
Oklahoma City’s natural parenting resource bringing organic gifts and toys.

Blue Seven
Bringing a selection that includes: well designed jewelry, locally made Thunder gear, and make-your-own gift sets.

STASH
Specializing in American-made, ethically produced wares, gifts, and art.

Native Roots Market
Made in Oklahoma and artisan foods. From farmers, to a family grocer, to your table.

Plenty Mercantile
Consciously and responsibly produced home goods and gifts from both local and abroad.

chirps & cheers
Modern stationary, office accessories, and gifts.


Week 3 Dec 12th-Dec 15th
A Date with Iris
An eclectic floral studio specializing in unusual fresh cut flowers and gifts.

RetrOKC
Specializing in mid-century, kitsch, vintage, atomic and retro decor for Oklahoma City.

Kokopelli
A women's clothing boutique offering bohemian styles and well crafted accessories.

True North Living
Offering a unique and lasting blend solid wood and upholstered furniture, all made in North America.

Always Greener
A synthetic grass company offering custom, faux grass accessories and rugs.

OUI
A small goods & design pop-up from some of the country's best independent designers, featuring OUI candles, home goods, fine jewelry, books, & more.

The Learning Tree Toys
Books, gadgets, and games for children of all ages.


Week 4 December 19th-22nd
Folk.Life
A shop offering hand-made global art, pottery and adornments.

The Social Club
A collection of treasures, new and old, to inspire everyday life.

Shop Good
A clothing and accessories store making giving back a little simpler.

Eskimo Joe's
Smilin' fun t-shirts from Stilwater's jumpin' little juke joint.

The MakeUp Bar
A beauty and gift shop offering candles, make-up, and high quality skin care products.

Dutch Floral and Home
A recently opened floral and home shop.

DryShop
Their women's clothing boutique features clothing for all ages and styles.

Nice looking concept. A field full of bucky balls. :wink:

That's cool. The geodesic design evokes a 'Christmas tree decoration / snowball / igloo' type of feel. Quite appropriate to the season.

Not to mention that OKC has a certain well known geodesic dome that is being given new life right now. Nice tie in.

The indication previously was that the pop-up shops were moved from the Myriad Gardens to Midtown, however, last night I saw several clear structures (not domes though) on the grand lawn at the MBG, with the grand lawn itself taped off and also a sign denoted the shops being there starting 21 November. So is it safe to say that pop-up shops this year will occur in both places and not in one or the other?

The indication previously was that the pop-up shops were moved from the Myriad Gardens to Midtown, however, last night I saw several clear structures (not domes though) on the grand lawn at the MBG, with the grand lawn itself taped off and also a sign denoted the shops being there starting 21 November. So is it safe to say that pop-up shops this year will occur in both places and not in one or the other?

Yeah, it seems whatever group organized the Holiday Pop-up Shops moved them to Midtown and now there is something called Winter Shops in the Myriad Gardens:

https://www.facebook.com/wintershopsokc?fref=ts

https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1471861_232578013578027_186988462_n.jpg

Thanks for the clarification. As far as I'm concerned, I think it's great to have both...

The Myriad Gardens posted two job openings on Twitter today and one was for Events Coordinator and the other was a project manager or something like that. I wonder if all is not well at the Myriad Gardens and that's why things are moving around. This is the second time the events coord. position has been posted within roughly a year I think.

Yeah, it seems whatever group organized the Holiday Pop-up Shops moved them to Midtown and now there is something called Winter Shops in the Myriad Gardens:

https://www.facebook.com/wintershopsokc?fref=ts

https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1471861_232578013578027_186988462_n.jpg

I heard some scuttle-butt about the Gardens leasing out the restaurant space, but then lifting the idea for the pop-up shops and doing their own marketing. It's not the only area in which I've heard grumbling about the way the Gardens are being operated. Not good Downtown neighbors, so-to-speak.

More info (probably the same as the FB page though):

Winter Shops at the Myriad Gardens Opening Day! | Myriad Botanical Gardens (http://oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com/events/winter-shops-at-the-myriad-gardens-opening-day/)

Pop-up Shop wars!!

Prodigal (Barons, Energy soccer team) are the ones behind the Myriad Gardens operation.

I heard some scuttle-butt about the Gardens leasing out the restaurant space, but then lifting the idea for the pop-up shops and doing their own marketing. It's not the only area in which I've heard grumbling about the way the Gardens are being operated. Not good Downtown neighbors, so-to-speak.

This is what I have heard as well. When the Gardens saw how successful the shops were last year, they decided to ditch their original operator (the person doing the shops in Midtown) do it themselves.

The person doing the shops in Midtown is Allison Bailey, one of the organizers of Better Block and probably the individual most connected to locally-owned retailers in OKC over the past few years. She has been heavily involved in the marketing and event planning for operators in places like Plaza District, 9th Street, Automobile Alley, etc. She's a very respected retail consultant. She is the one who organized the shops last year in the empty restaurant space in the gardens, an overwhelming success by all accounts. And yeah, there has been some behind-the-scenes, but I think the more the merrier. Let's bring holiday shopping back downtown where it belongs.

Hopefully there is room for both these operations, especially now that Midtown is coming into it's own.


BTW, I am VERY impressed with Downtown in December; in fact I'm impressed with all the great events coordinated by Downtown OKC Inc.

All the December stuff is pretty darn great and well-attended:

Downtown OKC - Downtown in December > Downtown in December 2013 (http://www.downtownindecember.com/)

BTW, Downtown OKC Inc. is helping sponsor the Holiday Pop-ups in Midtown but not the Winter Shops in the Myriad Gardens.

I think the geodesic domes look better. With the right led string lighting it will look festive.

Pop-up Shop wars!!

Prodigal (Barons, Energy soccer team) are the ones behind the Myriad Gardens operation.Please don't give TV show producers at A&E or TruTv any "bright" ideas lol ;)

Second thought, it might be good for business, I dunno.

Winter Shops has a website:

WINTER SHOPS (http://www.wintershopsokc.com/index.html)


Full Circle Books will be there, which is a great idea.

Also, they will have two clusters of shops; one on the great lawn and the other closer to the street crossing to Devon.

BTW, Downtown OKC Inc. is helping sponsor the Holiday Pop-ups in Midtown but not the Winter Shops in the Myriad Gardens.

And actually, DOKC is also HOSTING a THIRD shopping event for two days (11/30, 12/1) at the Chevy Bricktown Event Center.

Downtown OKC - Downtown in December > Deluxe Winter Market (http://www.downtownindecember.com/DeluxeWinterMarket.aspx)

Forty (40!!) vendors including:

3 Dirty Dogs
Base Vines and Cattle
Bombs Away Art Co.
Bowling Stones Mosaics
Brad Humphreys
California Jane
Cerebellum
Coast to Coast
Darci Lenker
Elemental Coffee
Frameworthy Designs
Fried Okra
Go Ape! by Sue
Goodies Unlimited Soaps
Green Dog Design
GRP FLY
HOOKLINESINKER
James Rogers Glassworks
Josh DeLozier Photography
Kahoy Studios
Keep It Local OK
Luksi Creations
LuX Body Shop
marekalaine
Microcosm Publishing
Morian Art
Mother Road Merchandise & Art Co.
OK Screen Printing
Organic Gardens
Pink Acorn Designs
promiseArt
Samantha Lamb Photography
send amybell over
Sewing With Squeak
ShannaRama Pottery
Shannon Hucks
Shop Good
Sylva Pagana
Tail Feathers Diapers
Tamara Jones
The Little Bubble
The Okay See
The Woods Shop
This Land Press
Tisa's Creations
Towhead Products, LLC
Undeveloped Area Farms
Urbanology
VANDROID
VintageIce
Wooden Leg Named Smith

When we lived in Stuttgart, the Weinachtsmarkt (Christmas market, more or less) was the BEST part of living there. We'd take the train downtown, shop in the big square, stroll all of the walking streets, drink gluhwein ... it was awesome (ahd the thing I miss most about Stuttgart). The crowds would eventually do me in, but it was always worth it to walk around drinking gluhwein while huge wet snowflakes were falling. I go to these pop-up shops to get that memory back. Sure, it's not quite the same, but it triggers the memory well.

It's not quite the same ... yet!

It's all heavily inspired by the Winter Village shops at Bryant Park in NYC: Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park | Overview (http://www.wintervillage.org/holidayshops/overview)

It's all heavily inspired by the Winter Village shops at Bryant Park in NYC: Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park | Overview (http://www.wintervillage.org/holidayshops/overview)

Neato!

http://www.wintervillage.org/static/images/subpage_backgrounds/holiday_shops.jpg

Actually though, I'm sure they're drawing inspiration from several sources. Especially Europe, as other have mentioned. Winter markets are particulary big in the Teutonic regions -- Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Alsace.

The Winter Shops in the Myriad Gardens are shaping up (photos courtesy MG Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/MyriadGardens)):

https://scontent-b-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1425638_783505888332586_595691721_n.jpg


https://scontent-b-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1470266_783505848332590_1710297750_n.jpg


https://scontent-a-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/993448_783504918332683_1481427421_n.jpg


https://scontent-a-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1480645_783504558332719_322169880_n.jpg

Wow! The coloration in those trees. Whoah!

I also can't help thinking about how great the views are going to be from the upper floors of the Hotel Black. That's going to be just a great vantage point for looking over the Gardens and at events like this.

Wow! The coloration in those trees. Whoah!

I also can't help thinking about how great the views are going to be from the upper floors of the Hotel Black. That's going to be just a great vantage point for looking over the Gardens and at events like this.

I have a SE corner office on the seventh floor of the Hotel Black. It is great at Christmas when all the lights are on the trees in the Gardens

I have a SE corner office on the seventh floor of the Hotel Black. It is great at Christmas when all the lights are on the trees in the Gardens

Please take some photos and post them if you get the chance.

I have a SE corner office on the seventh floor of the Hotel Black. It is great at Christmas when all the lights are on the trees in the Gardens

*jealous* :Smiley103

:)

5094
Please take some photos and post them if you get the chance.

http://www.okctalk.com/attachments/development-buildings/5094d1385149302-holiday-pop-up-shops-zview.jpg

Here is view today. Will try and get a night time one with the Christmas lights on.

Wow!

Thanks so much.

Would love to see a shot at dusk with the lights on.

If you are I town before the end of the year, call me and come by for a drink.

Man, that's a great view even on a cold, crappy weather day! (can only imagine how nice it looks in spring/summer)

Can't wait to take visiting family to both pop up shop locations and Auto Alley over the Thanksgiving weekend. This will be the first time we'll be able to walk and shop since we moved here.

Great office Jeepnokc (John) !

FYI, only two of the shops at the myriad gardens are open right now if you're thinking of heading down. A little disappointing.

Geodesic frames for the PopUps being set up in the Midtown lot:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZyzcoyIYAAePpk.jpg:large

Source: https://twitter.com/okcPopUps/status/404395371411300352/photo/1

Excellent! I hope to do the majority of my holiday shopping between both pop-up locations and and the Nov 30 - Dec 1 Deluxe Market.

BTW, it warms my heart to see the little store I started and operated for six years (Oklahoma's Red Dirt Emporium - and it's more fair to say "slaved at and fretted over" LOL) jumping into the fray (MBG Winter Shops). I always wanted to participate in more things like that outside of the store, but rarely had the time or resources. The new operators are doing such a great job with that place.

didn't know you weren't running it anymore; are you strictly doing Water Taxi now?

Nice Urbanized, I pay you special thanks and recognition for Red Dirt and the water taxis. I wasn't aware you started the store and operate, but very much appreciate your wonderful contribution to downtown OKC.

So good to have people like you and many other forum members so passionate about OKC and Delivering on its potential. This is what I love MOST about OKC's renaissance, it is nearly all organic and real folks taking a chance.

I wish both shoppes and other retailers downtown only the best. I'd love to come down to OKC to shop (and eat) to give you all some Seattle dollars but we have a newborn who is approaching six months now so we won't be traveling this year. next year for sure though, and hopefully everything gets worked out with the amenities prior to our tourism visits.

didn't know you weren't running it anymore; are you strictly doing Water Taxi now?

Yes indeed. Bricktown Water Taxi and also the Safari Voyage at the Zoo. The owner of the company (who was my partner in the store) has also been busy with his son opening a bar and a live music venue. I've assisted with those where I could, but I'm not directly involved in either.

We found some great operators (both more experienced retailers than we are) to pass the store baton to. They took over almost a year ago just as we relocated to street level with both canal and Flaming Lips Alley frontage. They have been doing a fantastic job of taking what I unashamedly believe was a good idea and needed concept for Bricktown and turning it into something even more special. I'm just proud to see a brand I put so much blood sweat and tears into (literally on all counts) continue to survive and even thrive.

And thanks for your kind words too HOT ROD. Hope to see you able to get back for a visit sooner rather than later.

I have a SE corner office on the seventh floor of the Hotel Black. It is great at Christmas when all the lights are on the trees in the Gardens

I wish OKC had a nice streaming webcam network. That would make a nice location.

Photo from https://twitter.com/dtOKCbuilds:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZ9ERB9CEAA-n_w.jpg:large

Yes indeed. Bricktown Water Taxi and also the Safari Voyage at the Zoo. The owner of the company (who was my partner in the store) has also been busy with his son opening a bar and a live music venue. I've assisted with those where I could, but I'm not directly involved in either.

We found some great operators (both more experienced retailers than we are) to pass the store baton to. They took over almost a year ago just as we relocated to street level with both canal and Flaming Lips Alley frontage. They have been doing a fantastic job of taking what I unashamedly believe was a good idea and needed concept for Bricktown and turning it into something even more special. I'm just proud to see a brand I put so much blood sweat and tears into (literally on all counts) continue to survive and even thrive.

And thanks for your kind words too HOT ROD. Hope to see you able to get back for a visit sooner rather than later.

I'll definitely be back to my hometown (OKC) once my son is a little bit older. Looking forward to it!

:)

This is from the Pencil Shavings FB page (https://www.facebook.com/pencilshavingsstudio).

These look really cool but I'm sure they have to have tight, 24/7 security to stop someone from merely cutting the plastic and harvesting the contents.

https://scontent-b-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1466281_577489898973455_1417774544_n.jpg

....These look really cool but I'm sure they have to have tight, 24/7 security to stop someone from merely cutting the plastic and harvesting the contents....

Sharks with lasers. :cool:

KFOR's segment about the Myriad Garden's shops.

Looking for unique gift? Check out pop up shops at Myriad Gardens | KFOR.com (http://kfor.com/2013/11/27/pop-up-shops-provide-unique-shopping-experience-for-visitors-in-downtown-okc/)

^

Interesting that Prodigal (Energy, Barons) bought those little structures -- I'm sure they weren't cheap.

With that investment, I bet we'll see them plenty of other times/places throughout the year.

The Midtown location opens tomorrow. Here are photos from the Pencil Shavings FB page:

https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1465395_577872298935215_255717061_n.jpg


https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/1003930_577907905598321_2031612024_n.jpg

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Interesting that Prodigal (Energy, Barons) bought those little structures -- I'm sure they weren't cheap.

With that investment, I bet we'll see them plenty of other times/places throughout the year.

I have no doubt you're correct about that Pete.

Does anyone know what kind of utility hookups they have? Do they have electricity and phone lines and can they be heated or air conditioned?

They do have electricity. The heat is provided by space heaters, oil-filled radiators, etc. apparently there is some sort of provision made for A/C, but if so it is not installed on them currently (surely not needed). I will say that if they were used in spring/summer there would need to be some way to cool them, because the glass used in the walls extends to the roof. Literally every square inch is glass (probably Plexi or something; I didn't check).

The Midtown location opens tomorrow. Here are photos from the Pencil Shavings FB page:

https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1465395_577872298935215_255717061_n.jpg

GAWD... that stand is so... girly!

I mean, it's cute and nice looking and all. But man, looking at that pic makes me want to go grab a power tool or start chopping lumber or something. :wink:

The women folk are going to love it, though.

When it comes to shopping, that is literally ALL that matters!

I went to both sets of shops on Saturday. The Midtown location was more to my taste, but there is definitely room for both. Midtown skewed much higher end. Myriad Gardens was mostly T-shirts and a few cheap gift items, but with Bella Forte glass (from Edmond) mixed in. Both sets were well executed, but I walked away from both empty handed, even though I was looking for a few gifts.

I would love to see more pop up shops that aren't just a greatest hits collection of a physical store, and more items priced ~$25-$75.

We went to the Pop-Ups in Midtown and end up getting our tree there. I probably stop by a few more times a knock out some Christmas shopping. It's a really cool atmosphere with some great shops.

...I would love to see more pop up shops that aren't just a greatest hits collection of a physical store, and more items priced ~$25-$75.

The shops that were in Midtown this past weekend rotated out after last night and a an entire new slate of shops inhabits them this week. This changeover will continue every week throughout the month, so there will be a TON of variety.

I'll definitely be back to the Midtown spot. When we were leaving, we were discussing what weekend would be the best to have your shop. I don't expect to see sales figures, but it would be interesting to see if they keep an attendance tally for each weekend.

Does anyone have a comparison between the Midtown and Myriad Gardens shops?

Does anyone have a comparison between the Midtown and Myriad Gardens shops?


Yes, Mr. Cotter posted a comparison four posts above yours.

Does anyone have a comparison between the Midtown and Myriad Gardens shops?

I'd also echo Mr. Cotter's comments, with a little expansion.

The Myriad Gardens was underwhelming with what they offered, and the shops were in two different areas (unlike Midtown where the domes are all together). Impressive little structures, but not much inside.

The Midtown shops had a much better feel. The merchants offered unique items, and there was even a Christmas tree lot run by Bishop John Carroll School. We went not expecting to even see a Christmas tree, but we found a terrific one that's now in our living room.

You have to go back each weekend at Midtown because the merchants rotate. Heaven help the next group because this weekend's weather will be brutal!

Hi everyone -

Just a head's up that the Dunlap Codding is hosting a "Winter Market" (with hopefully warm and temperate temps) as part of Film Row's December Premiere event. It is on Dec. 20th from 6 to 9pm.

The district is attempting to see whether a year round event is possible in the Film Row District. It will be scaled down and invariably be more inside-event driven. But we will see.

Food trucks should be around as well.

We're inviting all the makers, crafters, and general cool kids of OKC to set up shop in our indoors and outdoors and offer their wares for any of you late Christmas shoppers.

We'll be serving up food and drinks - and I believe live music will be playing.

We're keeping our fingers that Strong Tonic will be in the house and I know that the Foodie Robots crew will be using our kitchen to whip up candies and baked goods to tempt your senses. =)

Foodies Robots ---> Home | FoodieRobotsFoodieRobots (http://foodierobots.com/)

Please pass the word along to any of the crafters/makers in your world. We'd love to have them - the more the merrier! Have them drop me a note at douglas at dunlapcodding dot com.

Cheers!

Here's a nice shot of the Winter Shops:

https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1453359_236752326493929_355012771_n.jpg