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Where culture, community, and hospitality thrive

Where culture, community, and hospitality thrive

By Brittney Sherman

When Dan McCranie decided to build an art gallery in Downtown Morgan Hill, he made clear he wanted none of the white walls and sharp lines found in traditional galleries. Instead, he mixed materials, shapes, colors and used mass-timber to design a building that in itself is a piece of art. Cura Contemporary Art Gallery exhibits both emerging and mid-career artists from the Bay Area and beyond in an open and engaging environment. Representing a large variety of styles and mediums, the featured artwork gives a fresh perspective and often has a deep connection to process and materiality. In addition to thoughtfully curated exhibitions, the gallery will host artist workshops, unique culinary experiences, and special events. It is truly a space where culture, community, and hospitality are blended and celebrated.

Read the full article on Architectural Record HERE!

 
Median trees shine twinkle pink

Median trees shine twinkle pink

By Brittney Sherman

If you drive through Downtown Morgan Hill tonight, you might notice that the center median trees from Main-2nd Street are covered in pink twinkling lights! This is the latest project funded and organized by the Downtown Morgan Hill Improvement District, a nonprofit organization that manages the Property Business Improvement District funds. In 2024, the organization illuminated trees around Depot and the Railroad Park to increase safety and beautification in that area. Phase 2 of the project was to implement lights on all center median trees on Monterey Road between Main-Dunne. The color, intensity, and motion of the lights can be changed to coincide with holidays and seasons. The remaining blocks of the Downtown median trees are expected to be strung with lights by the end of February.

Learn more about the DMHID HERE!

 
From prohibition to global sales, Guglielmo Winery celebrates 100 years

From prohibition to global sales, Guglielmo Winery celebrates 100 years

By Brittney Sherman

Emilio and Emilia Guglielmo immigrated from Italy in 1909, purchased 10-acres of land in Morgan Hill, and planted their first row of grapevines. In 1925, the Guglielmo’s began producing red wine blends which they delivered in casks to their neighbors during prohibition, and later on a larger wholesale scale. The winery has evolved over the years along with the California wine industry which had only 11 vineyards when the Guglielmo’s started. Today, Guglielmo Winery produces over 40,000 cases of wine annually, offers a wide variety of blended and non-blended wines, boasts a flourishing Wine Club and manages an event center that holds hundreds of events every year. Although the winery footprint and business model have changed over the last 100 years, the winery is still a family run business with the 4th and 5th generations currently at the helm. Cheers to another 100 years of Guglielmo wine!

Learn more about Guglielmo Winery HERE.

 
Morgan Hill hires a Housing and Economic Mobility Director

Morgan Hill hires a Housing and Economic Mobility Director

By Brittney Sherman

A diverse offering of housing and economic mobility support for low-income and Spanish-speaking Community members, are top priorities for Morgan Hill. As such, the City of Morgan Hill is pleased to announce the appointment of John Lang as its new Housing and Economic Mobility Director. Lang holds three master’s degrees in economics, public administration, and urban planning, bringing 25 years of public service experience serving in previous roles such as Economic Vitality Manager for Mountain View, Economic Development Manager for Morgan Hill, and Chief Economist for San Jose.

Read the full Press Release HERE.

 
PBS series features two Morgan Hill enterprises

PBS series features two Morgan Hill enterprises

By Brittney Sherman

PBS Television Program “America’s Heartland” was started in 2005 with the purpose of spotlighting the farming community nationwide. Since that time, PBS has produced 17 seasons of the show which is broadcast in over 88% of the US television market. The 18th season will feature two Morgan Hill based enterprises: Morgan Hill Unified School District’s Farm-TECH hydroponic lettuce program and 5-acre Three Feathers Farm run by BIPOC Farmers and located on recognized Ohlone Muwekma land. Episodes will be available for viewing on PBS August 26th and September 2nd.

Read the full article in the Morgan Hill Times HERE.

 
Back-to-back growth for retail sales

Back-to-back growth for retail sales

By Brittney Sherman

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), year-over-year retail sales grew 1.69% in July and 1.93% in August. When restaurants are added into those core retail sales results, the year-over-year increase for August jumps to 2.11%. Five out of nine retail categories experienced growth in the month of August, driven mainly by clothes/accessories, garden/building, and sports/hobby purchases. Retailers are hoping this increase in consumer spending continues into the holiday months.

Read the full report HERE.

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