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Available online at: ADVISORYPHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITYCONTACT: Lisa Johannsson, Kazoo Marketing and Communications – (918) 935-1582 Kristin Ware, Kazoo Marketing and Communications – (918) 527-0617An Affair of the Heart Springfield inaugural shopping event Sept. 8-10Country’s No. 1 contemporary craft show bringing 150 booths from 15 states to SpringfieldWHAT: An Affair of the Heart Springfield, a unique marketplace showcasing jewelry, home décor, food items, arts and crafts, handmade goods and repurposed pieces, will open it’s doors at 9 a.m., Friday, Sept. 8, for a weekend of unmatched shopping. The inaugural show will feature more about 150 booths of handmade and market items from artisans, crafters and boutique owners representing 15 states. The show provides shoppers with a unique opportunity to browse over 100 pop-up-shops from across the nation selling unique, one-of-a-kind items celebrating the craft, skill, art and style of the vendor.WHEN:Friday, Sept. 8 to Sunday, Sept. 109 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on SundayWHERE: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Fairgrounds3001 N. Grant Ave.Springfield, MO 65803STORY:Various media angles are available for both print and broadcast, including:- Economic impact of vendors traveling to Missouri from 15 states across the country.- Local first-time vendor Brenda Woods with Artistry Underfoot turns artwork into floor coverings as an alternative to rugs. It’s quite unique and a great example of the ingenuity and creativity our show attracts.. - An Affair of the Heart has been a main attraction in Oklahoma for 30 years and will make its debut in Missouri with the Springfield show.- Shopping is a generational event at An Affair of the Heart. Many times, we see three or four generations of women shopping together. Interview a family to discuss the appeal of spending time together at an event like this.- Many items at An Affair of the Heart are upcycled or reclaimed in some way. Discuss these products with vendors and how they protect our natural resources while still producing great décor.- Many booth owners are women, and have created a successful business from doing something they love. These female business owners and their stories are plentiful at the show for interviews.VISUALS:Shoppers browsing 150 booths Latest trends in home décorPinterest-inspired craftsUnique handmade goodsMultiple generations of families shopping togetherFood sampling### ................
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