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Thank you Ms. Roxanne Kopp Gipe for holding down the fort at The Platform last week while we celebrated our 10 year anniversary!
I came in on Saturday afternoon to a restocked shop with new finds from several of our boutiques that I HAD to have!
Our small businesses restock each week, so each time you come in to a new store! Come check it out this week Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM-5PM!
Idk know why Brooklyn thinks she needs special accessories for EVERY occasion! (It me hi! I’m the problem. It’s me!)
She worked with Glory Be Custom Hats to design her hat for the Texas Ranger game tonight!
If you need a trucker hat or western hat, come on in! We got you covered!
**Tax-Free Weekend: August 9-11**
Get ready for tax-free shopping on a variety of items from your favorite local businesses!
Clothing
**Women’s Clothing:**
- GraceleeSouthern
- Jirah’s Jewels
- Flippin Awesome Designs
- 64 Woodworks
- Sydney Jayde & Co
- Defining Grace
- Alice & Elizabeth
- Charlie Parker
- Pretty Is
- Farmhouse Vines
**Children’s Clothing:**
- Bunny Tails
- O&P Collective
- Stay Wild
- PS Hats
**Men’s & Boys Clothing:**
- Back 40 Outfitters
Shoes
- Sydney Jayde & Co
- Flippin Awesome Designs
- Jirah’s Jewels
- Farmhouse Vines
Backpacks
- The Platform Home & Kids
- Bunny Tails
- PS Hats
Baseball Caps & Hats
- Glory B Custom Hats
- Hallsville Customs
- Farmhouse Vines
- Willow Wood & Designs
- PS Hats
Aprons
- WheelieChick
School Supplies
- Jarrard Farms
- The Platform Home & Kids
- Designs Me Crazy
- KAM Besties
- Wud
- Sue Seux
Whisk Takers is in the house! Indulge in our delicious cookies, cakes, bread, and irresistible lemon brownies.
We will be here from 10am-5pm! Come and see us!
🚌 🍎 Get ready for the school year with The Platform!
Whether you're a teacher, parent, or fan find stylish tees and accessories. Shop now and start the year off right with everything you need in one place! 🍎🚌
Educators and School Employees, make your way down to The Platform for an exclusive shopping night just for YOU!
We have Botox and Vita shots, permanent jewelry, a hat bar, coffee bar and a chip and dip bar!
We will be here from 5pm-9pm! Come and see us!
Lots to do in Longview this weekend!
Hey Longview Friends!
Want to make the most of your weekend? We’ve got you covered! Discover the upcoming events in Longview!
Teacher & School Staff Shopping Event
Friday, July 19, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
We invite all educators to join us at The Platform for a special shopping event dedicated to recognizing the outstanding teachers and school staff of East Texas.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1205712477526408
Longview Trail Runs - Summer
Saturday, July 20, 7:00 a.m.
Longview Trail Runs offers 5K, 10K, 15K, and 20K trail runs that take place in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall in Longview, Texas.
https://www.facebook.com/events/3447712758778833
Drive to Remember 2024 Car Show
Saturday, July 20, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Drive to Remember is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting local assistance programs and providing resources for those affected by Alzheimer's disease.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1089067568974646
Open House with Nick Star
Saturday, July 20, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Amazing, remodeled home! Looking for a move-in-ready home in a sought-after area? Look no further!
2023 Villa Ln, Longview, TX 75604
https://www.facebook.com/events/1218621015996433
PAWS In The Park: Free Microchip Event
Saturday, July 21, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center is partnering with Longview PAWS to provide FREE microchips for pets in the Gregg County area! Join us to ensure your pet is safely microchipped.
https://www.facebook.com/events/994252798910395
Jeep Show
Saturday, July 21, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Come showcase your Jeep for a chance to win a gift card up to $300! This event is open to the public, so come vote for your favorite Jeep! Email [email protected] to sign up.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2445095822340162
Longview Trail Runs
Drive To Remember
The Platform Longview
🚌🍎Back to School Shopping Night for Teachers and School Employees🍎🚌
Gear up for the new school year with a night dedicated just for you! Join us for a Back to School Shopping Night packed with fun, freebies, and fantastic finds.
🛍️What's in Store🛍️
💰Discounts at every booth
🎁Swag Bags with goodies!
🎉Giveaways
🍯Glam up with Drippin' Honey Permanent Jewelry
🧢Get stylish at the Glory Be Custom Hats Hat Bar
💉Refresh at the Beya Aesthetics Botox and VitaShot Bar
🧖♀️Unwind with Chair Massages from The Beauty Haven
📆 Friday, July 19th
⏰ 5pm-9pm
📍The Platform Longview, 813 E Methvin Street, Longview, TX
Come celebrate, shop, and pamper yourself! We can't wait to see you there.
Sign up now for the August 3rd Ladies’ Craft Night with Ruane Designs!
Working on our teacher shelves for Friday’s special shopping night!
Update! Half way through the month, half way to our goal! ❤️📚
👩🏫Special Shopping Event for Teachers and School Employees!🍎
📅 **Date:** Friday, July 19th
🕔 **Time:** 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 **Location:** The Platform Longview, 813 E Methvin Street, Longview, TX
Join us for an exclusive evening of shopping and relaxation! We have a fantastic lineup of vendors and activities just for you:
Drippin' Honey Permanent Jewelry
Glory Be Custom Hats-Western & Trucker Hat Bar
Beya Aesthetics-Botox & Vita Shot Bar
The Beauty Haven-Chair Massages
Enjoy special sale prices and exciting giveaways throughout the event. We can't wait to see you there!
In my dreams, The Platform is a haven where families gather to create cherished memories, support the vibrant tapestry of small businesses, and discover new wonders together.
Today's Family Market was nothing short of magical, with over 80 small businesses, including many talented youth artisans, coming together to celebrate community and creativity.
My heart swelled with joy as I stepped outside to check on our vendors and saw a family, hand in hand, walking up the road, while another approached with a toddler perched on their father's shoulders, laughter and love filling the air.
To our remarkable small businesses who joined us today, our dedicated vendors inside, our slime bar crew and those who brought life to our outdoor market—thank you. You are an answered prayer to our family, meeting a deep need in the East Texas community.
We look forward to welcoming you back for our monthly market events, children’s craft days, ladies nights and special events!
💙🚂💙
The Brasher Family
It’s a GREAT NIGHT for a family outing!
Come see us at The Platform Longview!
Slime Bar, Youth Artisans, Permanent Jewelry, Hat Bar, Baked Goods, Boutique Shopping, handmade gifts and soooo much to see and do!
I know after this week of no electricity, slime camp, and preparing for our Family Market, I am getting ALL THE SHOTS tomorrow from Beya Aesthetics Vita-Shot Bar! Come by and see her!
We have two amazing opportunities for PERMANENT JEWELRY this Saturday!
Linked Together Permanent Jewelry will be at The Platform from 10:00am-4:00pm
Drippin' Honey Permanent Jewelry will be at The Platform from 4:00pm-9:00pm
SLIME CAMPERS,
We deeply appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigated the effects of Hurricane Beryl this week. As a token of our gratitude, we are thrilled to announce that each class on Friday will feature a PIZZA PARTY, and every camper will receive a voucher for Saturday’s SLIME BAR!
While we recognize that this does not entirely compensate for the two missed camp days, we hope the custom slime kits and the additional slime bar experience offer campers an enjoyable and unique in-person activity with options that were not available during camp.
Thank you once again for your patience and understanding!
Let there be LIGHT!!!!
Thank you so much to the crews who have worked so hard to restore power this week!
ACs are on and cooling and we are ready for a GREAT day at SLIME CAMP and SHOPPING tomorrow! See you then!
We are soooo excited By Grace Bakery will be joining us this Saturday at our Family Market! Everything I have had from her is phenomenal! I can’t wait so see what she is whipping up for this weekend!
1:35PM UPDATE:
Looks like the crews are starting to clear out, but still no power. I was told we would be going “hot” any minute now, but the crew is taking a much needed lunch break!
We are so excited to announce Ms. Hannah Sharp will be here on Saturday with her UNICORN HAIR!
Power crews are back at it this morning working on restoration! Per my conversation with the workers we are hopeful power will be restored by NOON today! The worker I spoke with said this was the worse pole damage of the storm and has a whole substation out, so we are TOP PRIORITY!
SLIME CAMPERS:
I am here at The Platform, so we have the following options:
1. You are welcome to grab a Color Changing Slime Kit between 9:30-10:30!
2. You can come to the 2PM class!
3. We can make up slime at class tomorrow!
Thank you all for being so patient with this unexpected hurdle.
We are so thankful for the linemen that are working tirelessly to restore power to East Texas. This crew came in this morning from Stephenville!
Power restoration is expected by 10PM tomorrow, but the lineman I spoke with said they are working until it is done tonight. Then we wait for swepco to get their part running!
Slime Campers, I am going to check our status in the morning and we will proceed as needed. Thank you for your patience.
813 E Methvin
Longview, TX
75601
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
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🎨👻 **Join Us for a Ghost Creation Station!** 👻🎨Get ready for a spook-tacular time at our **Ghost Creation Station** event!📅 **Date:** Saturday, October 12th🕔 **Time:** 10:00am-5:00pm(Come and Go) 📍 **Location:** The Platform Longview, 813 E Methvin Street, Longview, TX 75601Bring your creativity and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting ghostly masterpieces. All ages are welcome, and supplies will be provided. Don't miss out on the chance to make your very own ghostly decorations just in time for Halloween!
It’s a GREAT NIGHT for a family outing! Come see us at The Platform Longview! Slime Bar, Youth Artisans, Permanent Jewelry, Hat Bar, Baked Goods, Boutique Shopping, handmade gifts and soooo much to see and do! @followers
B’s Spirit Glitter Gels are BACK!! Custom orders and team orders are welcome! Thank you West Elementary for your Spirit Store Order! We can help with team and PTO fundraising as well with special prices!
Join us at The Platform this July for a month full of exciting events!. Don't miss out on the fun! #ThePlatformFamilyEvents #JulyCalendar #FamilyFun
We had a great time at of first ever BUNCO last night! Thank you to our amazing vendor who donated amazing prizes, FORZA GROCERIES FOR FOODIES for the salsa tasting and Whisk Takers for the amazing Cookies! #theplatformlongview #ladiesnight #bunco #girlsnight #longviewtexas #downtownlongview #thejunction
It’s a big day at The Platform! We have Patricia Clifton Birthday Celebration, Trickling Creek Homestead, MIMOSAS, and out 80s Bunco tonight!! Come down to 813 E Methivin Street in Longview! We are open 10am-9pm today!
We had SLIME day at Tie Dye camp and I would say it was a SUCCESS! We still have a handful of openings for our slime camp in July!
Just in time for summer vacation…Glory Be Hats will be in house doing custom Trucker Hats and Western Hats!
I appreciate the teachers and staff members who took the time and heart to invest not only in myself, but that did and continue to pour into our children! When I asked the small businesses of the The Platform Longview about a special night thanking them and the countless others that make a difference in so many lives, they wholeheartedly jumped aboard! TEACHERS AND SCHOOL STAFF please join us for a BACK TO SCHOOL shopping event at The Platform on July 19th! https://www.facebook.com/share/ycd7orbmau4WA6ff/?mibextid=9l3rBW
📚✨ **Exclusive Shopping Event for Teachers and School Staff at The Platform!** ✨📚Calling all educators! Join us at The Platform for a special shopping event dedicated to celebrating the incredible teachers and school staff of East Texas. This exclusive event features special sales and offers from our beloved small businesses, all in honor of your hard work and dedication. From boutique clothing and jewelry to decor you'll find amazing deals on everything you need to kick off the new school year or treat yourself. 🎉 **Highlights:**- **Exclusive Discounts**: Enjoy unique sales and promotions just for educators.- **Local Vendors**: Support small businesses from our community.- **Refreshments**: Complimentary snacks and beverages to keep you energized.Don't miss this opportunity to shop, save, and celebrate with your fellow educators. Bring your school ID to gain access to this exclusive event.We can't wait to see you there and show our appreciation for everything you do!#TeachersRock #ShopLocal #EastTexasEducators #ThePlatformEvent
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review Mom knocked it out of the park with our first Forza Groceries Longview Texas meal today! This is the best Italian food I’ve ever tasted. The flavors were bold and delicious! This will be a weekly dinner at our home!
We had a great week at Swiftie Craft Camp this week!
Get ready to embark on a culinary journey through Italy without leaving your kitchen! Join us at The Platform for an exclusive meet and greet with Emilio, the passionate owner of Forza Grocery. This is your chance to discover the rich flavors and authentic ingredients that make Forza the go-to destination for premium Italian foods.### Date: June 6th### Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM### Location: The Platform**About Forza Grocery**Forza Grocery brings the essence of Italy to your doorstep. With a carefully curated selection of authentic Italian products, Forza ensures you enjoy the best Italy has to offer without the hassle of middlemen. From artisanal pasta and rich olive oils to sauces and kitchenwares every item at Forza is a testament to Italy's culinary heritage.**What to Expect:**- **Meet Emilio:** Hear the inspiring story behind Forza Grocery and learn about Emilio's dedication to sourcing the finest Italian products.Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with Emilio and indulge in the flavors of Italy. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or simply a lover of fine food, this event promises to be a delightful experience for all.Mark your calendar and join us for an unforgettable afternoon with Forza Grocery at The Platform. Your taste buds will thank you!
Taking a DANCE PARTY break and Swiftie Craft Camp!
🎉 Join Us for the GRAND OPENING of THE PLATFORM MARKET! 🎉We are thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of THE PLATFORM MARKET tomorrow! As an exciting extension of The Platform's retail space, now houses over 60 unique businesses in a sprawling 3000 square feet of artisan and boutique finds. Explore a diverse range of products, meet talented artisans, and enjoy a shopping experience like no other. Don't miss out on this special event!📅 Date: Tomorrow📍 Location: The Platform MarketCome celebrate with us and discover something extraordinary! See you there! 🌟
SUMMER AT THE PLATFORM!
**Attention Vendors! Join the Fun at The Platform’s Family Night Market** Are you a vendor with something special to offer? We’re on the hunt for enthusiastic vendors to join our Family Night Market at The Platform! Bring your unique crafts, trendy boutique items, dazzling jewelry, scrumptious baked goods, or mouth-watering food to our lively event. We’re especially looking for family and kid-oriented activities and vendors to make this night unforgettable. **Calling all young entrepreneurs!** If you're a kid maker with a creative product, this is your chance to showcase your talents and gain valuable experience. Don’t miss out on being part of this fantastic evening filled with laughter, creativity, and community spirit. Reach out now to secure your spot and join the fun! https://theplatformlongview.com/products/july-night-market
🎉🎨 Get ready for a summer of non-stop excitement and creativity at The Platform's Kids Summer Craft Camps and Classes! 🚀🌈 🌟 Dive into thrilling themes like: 🎤Swiftie Camp**: Sing your heart out and unleash your inner pop star with Swiftie themed craft and DIY merch! 🥣 Slime Camp**: Get gooey and slimy with the coolest slime concoctions. 🌈Tie Dye Camp**: Let your imagination run wild with vibrant tie-dye creations. 📣School Spirit Camp**: Show off your pride with crafts that scream team spirit! 🚀Space Craft Days**: Blast off into outer space with out-of-this-world crafts. 🪸Mommy & Me Under the Sea Craft Days**: Explore the depths of creativity with underwater-themed crafts! And that's just the beginning! With so much more in store, there's something for every young artist to enjoy. 🎨✨ 🕒 Morning and afternoon sessions available for each camp, ensuring there's always time to create. 🍉 Plus, indulge in themed snacks that will fuel your imagination and keep you crafting all day long! 👧🧒 Age requirements: Kindergarten graduates and up are welcome to join in on the fun, but everyone's invited, if you're accompanied by an adult! 📝 Don’t miss out let your crafter unleash their imagination with us! Register today at https://theplatformlongview.com/collections/workshops-classes and let the summer crafting adventures begin! 🖌️
Extending a heartfelt thank you to everyone who graced The Platform's Mother’s Day Market with your presence! Your support for local vendors and artisans truly made the day shine! 🌼 #Grateful #CommunitySpirit #ThePlatform
Jacqueline Hodges, Real Estate Agent Keebaugh
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