Newsletter Date: August 25, 2016    |    Newsletter Issue 340



Busker Square at Taste of the Arts 



Come celebrate the arts through street performance at this Arts United fundraiser,
Downtown's largest celebration of arts, history, culture and local food.



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Taste of the Arts 
Friday and Saturday



Taste of the Arts is back and better than ever for the 2016 season. With not one but two days to hang out on Main Street in Downtown Fort Wayne, this is a celebration for every person and every age. Tens of thousands of people partake in Taste of the Arts each year.

Clean & Green Event
Join us in September


Our next Volunteer Corps initiative will be held on 
Saturday, September 17We will be tackling improvement projects from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. with our starting location at the intersection of Harrison and Columbia Street.  


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Quality of Life Survey
Northeast Indiana
 


You are invited to complete this survey on the role of arts, culture, social offerings and community amenities in Fort Wayne. It only takes a few minutes.
Last Saturdays
New Blog Post


Last Saturdays returns on August 27 with a full day of fun for everyone. If you haven't enjoyed Last Saturdays yet in Downtown Fort Wayne, this is the perfect day to start! Enjoy Taste of the Arts, Busker Square, art museums, farmers' markets, Brickworld, Rock the Plaza, shopping, and baseball!
Rail-Themed Park
Headwaters Junction
 

Concepts show a 1940s-inspired restaurant, mixed-use interpretive facility with event space and a railroad yard park. Events could include train rides drawn by historic diesel and steam locomotives, including the 765.
 
Embassy Theatre


The Goo Goo Dolls are coming to our very own Fort Wayne Embassy Theatre. Click below to get your tickets for the show. 
 
Gateway to get Facelift
Future Mural Location
  

A makeover for a key entry point into Downtown will be part of an effort to link the Lakeside Neighborhood with art attractions, the soon-to-be redeveloped Landing, riverfront, and give the city its longest mural.

Pits in the Park
Freimann Square



Enjoy this family fun event for everyone to enjoy! There will be vendors, live music, the annual pit bull parade, pit bull kissing booth, pets for adoption, fun competitions, and raffles!


Toscani Pizzeria
Open seven days a week


Toscani Pizzeria is a family-owned Italian restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Fort Wayne. They are a short walk from Parkview Field and the Embassy. 

 
Downtown Gateway Feature


Castle Gallery



Don't miss the 2016 Salon Show!

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