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CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Oakmont businesses excited to cash in on U.S. Open
Next week, it's estimated that more than 200,000 people will pass through the Oakmont area for the U.S. Open. While the focus of the U.S. Open will be at the Oakmont Country Club, small businesses in the region are hoping people will flock down so they can cash in. The borough is quietly nestled along the Allegheny River, but it becomes the center of the golf world next week. Local Remedy hopes to get their name out there For some businesses like Local Remedy, which opened earlier this year, it's a chance to get their name out there. "We think it will be a great opportunity for us to get some new people in the door," tavern manager Maria Synan said. They're working with food trucks and bringing in a popular golf podcast. "They have their own following of people who listen to the podcast and want to come see them live. So bringing them here is going to be a huge opportunity for us," Synan said. Business exploded in 2016 for Amanda Lee Glassware Others have been through the crowd rush before and they've seen business explode after everyone left. Amanda Lee started her business just before the 2016 tournament. "I had only been in business about two years then and it really propelled me. It got us a lot of online sales, so now we're in all 50 states," Lee said. Before this year's championship, Amanda Lee Glassware started seeing buyers. The shop worked with the USGA in 2016 and is again making glassware that's in the U.S. Open merchandise tent; 3,000 of a special glass set were made. Part of the set has the country club clubhouse and squirrel logo painted on it. This is in addition to all the other glassware she sells. "I've been painting it in my sleep," Lee said. Somma Pizza and Sports Bar caters to USGA Somma Pizza and Sports Bar is literally across the street from the country club. It's been catering the United States Golf Association during their stay and will continue through the championship next week. "I'm like, we're part of this. We're bringing food to these guys," Somma owner Susan Somma said. They've been in their spot for 22 years and have seen the rush of customers in the past. Preparing for next week is not an easy task. "Took me two weeks to do the schedule. I wanted to pull my hair out, because I don't know. I don't know what's going to happen, but we're busy, so that's all that matters," Somma said. Several businesses, including the ones in this story, plan on extending hours and opening on days they are normally closed to accommodate crowds.
Los Angeles Times
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Creativity in bloom at Sawdust Art Festival's Spring Fling
The Sawdust Art Festival will open its doors to members of the public looking to satisfy their creative cravings this weekend with a Spring Fling show. Beginning Friday and ending Sunday, the grounds will once again come to life with the sights and sounds that attendees have come to know, from artists working in their booths to musical performances throughout the day. The festival features work from more than 150 artists. Patrons have the opportunity to shop for gifts and add original art to their own collection. 'This is our first real go of having a Spring Fling,' said Michelle Burt, a festival exhibitor who is chairing the weekend's show. 'It's a wonderful opportunity between our Winter Fantasy show and our summer show because that's a down time for our grounds, for our artists, and for anything that we're doing in the community. 'It's been a really lovely opportunity to come up with something new because the summer show has its own vibe, the Winter Fantasy, obviously, has its own theme and decor and offerings and different artists. To have the spring show has just been a magical time because of the opportunity that it's going to give to artists and the community.' Live art demonstrations are coupled with free artist-led classes in a variety of mediums, including mixed media, painting and sculpture. The interactive experience begins at the front door, with new additions in the town square, including an 18-foot spring floral mural, a community tile wall, a floral structure and a selfie palette painted by Burt. Attendees will have the opportunity to create spring-themed tiles and participate in a flower-making station to put their personal touch on some of the activities Burt said. The play house, which has doubled as Santa's workshop in the winter show, has also been transformed with floral art by exhibitor Kate Cleaves. The musical acts will perform on three separate stages daily. Kelly Fitzgerald, the Salty Suites, and Jason Feddy are scheduled for Friday. Entertainment lined up for Saturday includes Rideshare, Local Remedy and Pilot Touhill. Closing out the show on Sunday will be Zach Churchill, the Amanda Castro Band and Selly & the Strays. Tickets for Spring Fling are $12 for general admission, $10 for seniors, and $5 for children between the ages of 6 to 12 years old. Children who are 5 years old and younger get in free. The Sawdust Art Festival is located at 935 Laguna Canyon Road. For more information, visit
