ManzanitaWednesday, June 19, 5:30 PM Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery 200 N Bullard St, Silver City, NM 88061

SILVER CITY, NM The Silver City MainStreet Project is excited to announce Manzanita Ridge as the featured story teller for the June Kick-Ass Entrepreneurs Silver City (KAE-SC) Story Time. The Story Time will take place at Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery, 200 N Bullard Steet, in downtown Silver City on Wednesday, June 19, at 5:30 PM. The event is free (with option to purchase food and drinks) and open to the public. Location note: Story Time will take place at the Little Toad Creek's outdoor patio unless the weather is bad, in which case, it will be in the back meeting room.

Join the Silver City MainStreet Project for Story Time and learn about how the owners of Manzanita Ridge, Rick Johnson, Buck Burns and David Van Auker, became Kick-Ass Entrepreneurs! Manzanita Ridge has been open for 22 years in Silver City and previously for 16 years in Globe, Arizona. Recently they established world notoriety with the discovery of the stolen painting Woman Ochre and the subsequent release of the documentary The Thief Collector. Come learn more about their amazing story!

"Manzanita Ridge is such an iconic antique store in our community," said Cindy "Renee" Provencio, Silver City MainStreet Project's Administrative Assistant. "Their discovery of the stolen painting has helped put Silver City on the Map. Buck, David, and Rick are distinguished members of our community, and we are thrilled that they are taking time to share their incredible story with us." 

The Silver City MainStreet Project recommends arriving at Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery at 5:30 PM to allow time for ordering food and drinks along with a bit of schmoozing before the story starts at 6 PM.

KAE-SC provides entrepreneurs of all ages and stages, across all industries, and throughout Grant County the opportunity to share their stories with an engaged audience of local fans, curious community members, and potential partners. Entrepreneurs share their inside stories, including what worked for them and what resources and people helped them along the way. 

Everyone is welcome at KAE-SC. The fun, social format provides attendees with the opportunity to mingle, network, and meet new friends with similar interests. The events are a great way to learn about local businesses and enjoy an evening downtown.

For more information about Entrepreneur Story Time, please contact the Silver City MainStreet Project at 575-534-1700. Follow KAE-SC on Facebook to stay up to date on future events. For more information about Manzanita Ridge, attend story time on Wednesday and visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/manzanitaridge /.

The mission of the Silver City MainStreet Project is "to encourage a vibrant, historic downtown Silver City that is recognized as the heart of our diverse community." Visit www.silvercitymainstreet.com  to learn more about Silver City MainStreet's programs and projects.