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Experience the Holiday Shopping Season in Center City

This holiday season, Center City retailers are celebrating with a full calendar of exclusive experiences and an array of in-store events and promotions to entice residents and visitors alike. The robust calendar for the season includes events such as:

The Rittenhouse Spa & Club, Now – Sunday, December 31
Purchase $200 or more in gift cards and receive a 30-minute complimentary neck and shoulder massage. Massage treatment must be redeemed on or before December 31.
The Rittenhouse Spa & Club, 210 West Rittenhouse Square, 215.790.2500, therittenhousespaclub.com

Tselaine, Saturday, November 25
Tselaine is giving customers a chance to receive mystery discounts with any purchase. All day, customers will choose from a mystery box to reveal a surprise discount as well as a Small Business Saturday goodie bag with a purchase of $20 or more.
Tselaine, 1927 Walnut Street, 215.301.4752, shoptselaine.com  

Joan Shepp: Happy Sheppsgiving with John Wind Jewelry, Saturday, November 25.
Join Joan Shepp and John Wind to celebrate love and thankfulness with friends, fashion, and family. Meet John of John Wind Jewelry as you shop his vintage-inspired collection. All shoppers are also eligible to win a prize when you add a love note to Joan Shepp’s store window.
Joan Shepp, 1811 Chestnut Street, 215.735.2666, joanshepp.com

Allen Edmonds, December 1 – 31
Save $50 on selected boot styles all month long.
Allen Edmonds, 1736 Chestnut Street, 215.988.1795,  allenedmonds.com

The Ritz-Carlton x NEIMAN MARCUS: Pop Up Shop Featuring Jo Malone, Thursday, November 30, Friday December 1, and Saturday December 2.
Join Neiman Marcus and Jo Malone for a luxury fragrance shopping experience. Select scents, collection, lotions, candles, and gift sets are available. For more information see The Ritz-Carlton concierge.
The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, 10 Avenue of the Arts, 215.523.8000, ritzcarlton.com

Joan Shepp and Pedro Garcia Shoes, Saturday, December 2
Save the date to shop Pedro Garcia Shoes with Joan Shepp.
Joan Shepp, 1811 Chestnut Street, 215.735.2666, joanshepp.com

The Rittenhouse Spa & Club Annual Holiday Soirée, Tuesday, December 5
Join Rittenhouse Spa & Club and Natura Bisse to celebrate the holidays with sparkling wine, hors d’oeuvres from Lacroix, special shopping offers, mini spa treatments, and touch ups by the Makeup Factory. A limited amount of appointments will also be available for guests to experience Natura Bisse’s famed oxygen facial bubble. Click here to RSVP.
The Rittenhouse Spa & Club, 210 West Rittenhouse Square, Third Floor, 215.790.2500, therittenhousespaclub.com

The Shops at Liberty Place House of Claus: a Holiday Soirée, Tuesday, December 5
The Shops at Liberty Place, Center City's premiere retail destination, is hosting House of Claus: a Holiday Soirée on Tuesday, December 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Rotunda — a shopping, dining and indulging event to benefit kids in need. The decadent holiday party will offer guests festive-inspired food from top area restaurants including Ocean Prime, Square 1682, Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse and others, beverages from Grace Winery and Bluebird Distilling, live music from Exit 22 jazz quartet, live modeling showcasing the season’s hottest looks, and additional seasonal merriment to celebrate the 2017 holiday season — all bathed in sparkling special-effect lighting. Co-sponsored by the Center City District. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds go to Variety — the Children’s Charity.
The Shops at Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut Street, 215.851.9055, shopsatliberty.com

ellelauri's Twelve Days of Christmas Sales, Monday, December 11 - Sunday, December 24
ellelauri is giving back to shoppers this holiday season with a different sale each of the 12 days leading up to Christmas.
ellelauri, 114 South 19th Street, 267.457.5939, ellelauri.com

The Ritz-Carlton x NEIMAN MARCUS Pop Up Shop, Monday, December 11 - Sunday, December 17
Stop by the Hamilton Room, 2nd floor for a week long “Mini” Boutique of men and women’s designer accessories from Gucci, Tom Ford, Celine and Loro Piana. Select home collections including, Jonathan Adler, Gray Malin, Michael Aram and Jay Strongwater. Fragrance and beauty gift sets from Creed, Atelier, Tom Ford, Chanel and Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Plus a small curated selection of "love to give" and "fun to give" gifts. For more information see The Ritz-Carlton concierge.
The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, 10 Avenue of the Arts, 215.523.8000, ritzcarlton.com

Joan Shepp and NY Accessory Council Designers, Saturday, December 16
Save the date for a special event at Joan Shepp with NY Accessory Council Designers.
Joan Shepp, 1811 Chestnut Street, 215.735.2666, joanshepp.com

BLO/OUT Blow Dry Bar Special Promotion, Every Monday – Thursday in December
Stop in BLO/OUT Blow Dry Bar to get 10% off your blow dry services.
BLO/OUT Blow Dry Bar, 1804 Chestnut Street, 215.305.8245, bloout.com

Photo: J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia™