BATAVIA – K.Hollis Jewelers in Batavia is taking its hosting of events to the next level.

A grand opening will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday for The Wine Bar at the jewelry store, at 147 S. Randall Road in Batavia, according to a news release.

Half-price wine, appetizers from Gaetano’s Batavia, music, raffles and more will be part of the event, the release stated.

The idea of a wine bar inside a jewelry store came to owners Rob and Karen Hollis because they have hosted special events at K.Hollis Jewelers for years and felt adding a wine bar fit perfectly with their vision for the kind of shopping experience they want to provide for their customers, according to the release.

“Creating a warm and welcoming place where our customers feel at home has been a core principle for us from the beginning,” Rob Hollis wrote in the release “With over 4,000 square feet of space, we became a comfortable and unique place for networking groups, clubs and nonprofit organizations to gather.”

Hollis asked city of Batavia officials to consider creating a new liquor license classification that would allow the business to serve wine at a retail location. The license was approved earlier this year, and the store currently can serve wine to customers throughout the day while shopping or during special events, the release stated.

Rob and Karen Hollis designed the wine bar with the help of Cruver Creations and Windmill Countertops and commissioned local artist Jim Jenkins to create a light for above the bar, according to the release.

“Everything exceeded our expectations, and we now have a fabulous gathering place inside the store,” Karen Hollis wrote. “We’ve hand-picked a great selection of wines and have already hosted several wonderful events. We hope the wine bar becomes a community gathering place where people relax, socialize, shop and connect.”

Current plans for The Wine Bar at K.Hollis include Sip & Shop Wednesdays featuring half-price wine from 5 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday, and The Friday Social Club from 5 to 7 p.m. every Friday, the release stated.

The space is available for private events every Monday, Tuesday and Saturday.

If you go
What: The Wine Bar at K.Hollis Jewelers grand opening
When: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday
Where: K.Hollis Jewelers, 147 S. Randall Road, Batavia
Information: www.khollisjewelers.com