Weekend Countdown: Support Local Artists at Rust Belt Market

There's some heavy shopping dates coming up this weekend. First there's Black Friday, then there's Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. How about shopping at local sites?

By supporting small businesses and small business owners, such as the artists at Rust Belt Market, "it not only keeps 100 percent of your money spent in the local economy, but it also helps fulfill the dream and goals of our artists as they operate both start-ups and sustaining small businesses," the market says.

So get out there and shop! We'll count down a few of them for you.

Our pick for today:

• When: Noon-10 p.m. Friday
• Where:
• Cost: Free
• Why go: Typically open just Saturdays and Sundays, Rust Belt has opened its doors Friday evenings for holiday shoppers. Rust Belt will offer entertainment and drinks for Black Friday. Also, join the market for a holiday party from 6-10 p.m. Dec. 9, complete with a temporary liquor license, DJ, raffles and bands, according to the venue's website. The Ferndale market supports local artists as they launch start-ups and operate small businesses.
• What else: Visit the Rust Belt Market for more information and band listings.

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