Fort Wayne's Downtown Improvement District Weekly Newsletter
Newsletter Date: May 17, 2018 - Newsletter Issue 430

 
Active Commute Fridays


In an effort to encourage active living, the City of Fort Wayne will host Active Commute Fridays with free breakfast offered on the third Friday of each month from April through September. 



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Funding for Redevelopment
Landing Project

The overall financing package for The Landing redevelopment in downtown Fort Wayne closed Friday, according to officials with the Downtown Development Trust. 

LFW Concert Series
Starts May 30 at Headwaters Park

Come hang out by the river and experience the beauty of Downtown Fort Wayne, while enjoying some of your favorite local artists, adult beverages from the Brass Rail, local food trucks and more.

Summer Nights At Embassy
Embassy Theatre

Each night will feature live music, dance floor, cash bar and unique views of the city skyline. The series spans all genres, including blues, pop, acoustic, jazz, Latin, country, reggae, Americana, a cappella, soul!
Emerging Leaders Alliance
Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership

ELA is having open enrollment during May! These young leaders work alongside regional business leaders on economic and community development initiatives, playing a critical role in the momentum of regional economic development.

Purchase Citilink Passes
Token Transit App

Token Transit is a mobile app to pay for public transportation. Using the Token Transit app, riders can purchase transit passes on their smartphones and board the bus by showing the driver a pass on their phone. 

Moms get Downtown Tour
Mother's Day Downtown

Thousands participated in the third annual Mother's Day Downtown, the Downtown Improvement District event that let attendees explore more than 30 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues while celebrating mom.

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Lunch on the Square
Freimann Square

Music is provided each week and everyone is encouraged to support local business during the lunch hour. This is a free family-friendly event that is open to all ages. Join us this summer!

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Amplify Art!
Arts United

Amplify Art! was created in 2015 by Arts United as a way to increase community participation in creative projects through grassroots community contributions.

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Downtown 360° Tour
Enjoy our Virtual Tour!

Through numerous aerial, business and street level views; the Downtown 360 virtual tour connects retail and restaurant locations, as well as cultural and parking information into an easy to navigate and visually stunning super tour that will allow you to explore and plan your next visit to Downtown from virtually anywhere!

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Downtown Gateway Feature

The Clyde Theatre
Quimby Village

Experience the world's top touring talent live on stage in the beautifully renovated Clyde Theatre, powered by Sweetwater. The Clyde Theatre offers state of the art lighting and sound, a spacious open room and ample bar and drink stations strategically located throughout so you won't miss a moment of the action. 
  
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