More than 20 businesses, including Matherne’s Supermarket, The Wellness Studio, Lux Salon and Sammy’s Grill, will participate in the third annual Highland Nights on Friday, showcasing local businesses and other ways to bring the community together.
Businesses involved run from Staring Lane to the Kenilworth Shopping Area. A shuttle will run from location to location, allowing guests to experience the entire event.
The night offers an assortment of various activities and events from location to location. Many places will be having snacks like wine and cheese, while others will host artists or other special guests.
“I love it,” said Jenn Ocken, owner of Jenn Ocken Photography. “I love anything that has to do with community.”
Ocken isn’t the only business owner looking forward to the event.
“I think that it’s good to bring this area together,” said Christy Goodwin, general manager of Max Fitness. “It’s good to get people out from the neighborhood and from other areas around the city to see what all we have to offer.”
Though Max Fitness may be a local gym, it will host local artist Jovann Armstrong, who will bring some of her works to sell, in addition to working on one of her signature oil paintings at the event.
Gabriella Rothschild’s will host Kara Casanova, a children’s book publisher who will be selling books there. In addition, the store will sell many of its current products. Meanwhile, Jenn Ocken’s interns will sell their photographs in her courtyard while taco truck Taco de Paco serves up Mexican fare in the parking lot.
“We think it’s wonderful for the community,” said Camilla Ford, owner of Gabriella Rothschild’s. “It gets people out and familiar with your store and it’s great seeing people you haven’t seen in a while. It’s just a great evening.”

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