Give Local, Get Love @ MAST

Crappy weather, GREAT EVENT!
The weather inspired me to run in through the doors and straight to the alcohol for warmth. Lucky for me, the alcohol was right near the door. The drinks were tasty and I was able to have enough to warm me up.
Mast is a wonderful store. I saw many jewelry pieces that I would love to have and will more than likely end up with. The layout is nice and its easy to walk through. The only complaint is that for a lot of items, it was hard to see the price, or there wasn’t a tag at all.
The music was a perfect compliment and the picture area was great as always. The food was awesome. It was the perfect size to pick up and nibble on as you walked through the store. I tried them all and some twice.
Big thanks to everyone who helped make the event great…

The Give Local, Get Love at MAST event… definitely an awesome time!
Corey and his team, as well as the beautiful owners of MAST thought of everything that night — from the vintage theme, the bites and drinks, the music, to even activities for kids, giving mama a few minutes to look around at the amazing things MAST has to offer!
I know the benefits of shopping local. That said, I haven’t always followed my own rule. Importantly, this event reminded me of what is out there and renewed my dedication to buying local this holiday season.
I don’t get to as many Unilocal events as I would like, but I am SO glad that I was able to attend this one! Thanks Corey D!

This was a new type of event that I am giving two big thumbs up too! The idea was creative and inspired to have it at a local business with it being holiday season.
Great job again Corey D and Team. I thought it was a great way to get MAST on the map and support local businesses. I enjoyed the setting and that people could mingle a little bit more then previous events. Everything was again spectacular, the food, drinks, and entertainment.

I came to MAST for a Unilocal event and am now a fan. This place has some really cool and unique items for sale. From Iron Bottle openers to Feather Pens and Bottled ink. I loved it all. The prices were a little out of my league for a few items, but. these are handmade.
This is one cool shop and I recommend everyone check it out.

Kudos, Corey (and his handpicked «elves») for kicking off the holiday season in style at the Unilocal Elite Give Local, Get Love@ MAST event last night in Tucson’s oh-​so-​cool Lost Barrio.
Like other Unilocal events, I’ve attended, this was well-​orchestrated, creative, informative, warm and welcoming, and full of surprises. SO much of fun!
I love seeing fellow Unilocalers whose reviews I follow. They seem like celebrities to me. Oh, and while I’m on the subject, congrats to Ana T. and her dapper hubs for taking the prize for «Best Dressed Couple». I commented on your divine style to my guy almost immediately after we arrived.
Okay, so let’s count down the highlights:
The Venue: MAST.
I’m really amazed that the last time I visited this chic boutique was nine months ago. Then, we stumbled in here after lunch next door and had a long chat with Mellow, one of the trio of amazing artistas whose retro art and jewelry using found items is showcased in this airy warehouse space. At the Unilocal party, Sophie second in the trio, told us the cool, egg-​shaped hanging lamps front and center in the room were, in fact, made from ostrich eggs. Did we use our Unilocal discount? Of course! My husband bought a belt buckle with «G» (his name is Gary).
The Event
As soon as we were in the door, we were invited to select a free t-​shirt. There were yummy appetizers and dessert bites courtesy of Café a la C’Art. Thank you Tom Walbank for the amazing guitar and harmonica and Purplenickel Studio for the fun photos. There were cocktails for the adults and activities for the kids. Even a shoeshine stand.
And what party is complete without prizes? I (who never, ever, win anything) won a gift certificate I can use at any Tucson Originals restaurant!
Shopping local (I am already a huge fan in a town with so, so many cool one-​of-​a-​kind shops) has never been such a blast. I even signed up for a newsletter from
(«A Local Shift. A Big Lift for Your Community») to stay in the game.
Bravo, Corey. And well done to our host, MAST, and everyone involved!