Photos By Dana Gibbons

REV your engines for this new event at the Shops at Norterra! Located at 2460 W. Happy Valley Road, the premiere, open-air shopping destination is set to host a free auto show every first Friday of the month from March to May.

The event, hosted from 5-8 p.m., is all-new to the center and welcomes all makes and models of cars to drive in for the occasion. First Fridays are planned for March 4, April 1 and May 6. Vehicles will be directed to park together and parking spaces are on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees are welcome to peruse through the lineup of cars and enjoy a roundup of happy hour deals from the surrounding bars and restaurants to close out the evening.

Happy Hour Deals Include:
• Mellow Mushroom (Fridays, 3-6 p.m.): Half priced snacks and beverages.
• Osteria Mia (Fridays, 3-6 p.m.): Discounted drinks and dishes.
• Pita Jungle (Fridays, 3-6 p.m. and Reverse Happy Hour from 9 p.m.– close): Tapas starting at $2 plus daily drink specials.
• State 48 Rock House (Fridays, 3-6 p.m. and Reverse Happy Hour from 9 p.m.– close): $2 off State 48 draft pints, 13- and 24-ounce drafts, appetizers, well drinks, and house chardonnay and cabernet.
Over the years, The Shops at Norterra has quickly become one of the area’s most popular shopping destinations.

To learn more about The Shops at Norterra and its event lineup, visit theshopsatnorterra.com. Community members can also join the VIP Club, or Norterra Newsletter, and be among the first to receive updates on new store openings, special events and promotions.