Newsletter Date: May 21, 2015    |    Newsletter Issue 274


Downtown Arena Study
Results Released to Public



Mayor Tom Henry was joined by community leaders to announce the study of a Downtown arena in the City of Fort Wayne has been completed and the results have been released to the public.

 

 

 

 


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Tap Takeover Tuesday

Wine Down Tastings & Tapas



 

Enjoy their first of many Tap Takeover Tuesdays! The first feature will be Passion for Pinot, featuring a wide variety of exclusive Pinot Noirs for tasting or carryout. Supplies will be limited; be sure to get there early!


 
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Remake: Coen Brothers
Cinema Center



Join Cinema Center for a night of art and fun, all inspired by the films of the Coen brothers! Each artist was asked to recreate a movie poster of a favorite Coen brothers film. This collection includes posters for films such as Fargo, Raising Arizona, Inside Llewyn Davis, True Grit and many, many others.

Last Saturdays
Downtown Fort Wayne


Every month on the Last Saturday, downtown Fort Wayne offers a wide variety of activities. The goal for the Cultural District is to attract visitors downtown to experience diverse social, arts, and cultural opportunities. There are events for every age and interest. Tweet using #LastSaturdays


Headwaters Park

 

 

Enjoy some fun with friends or great outdoor family time. Come out for food trucks, pontoon rides, and great music!

The Pollinators' Garden
Our Latest Blog Post


 
Butterflies! Lots and lots of butterflies. If you haven't had the chance to stop by The Conservatory and view their unique exhibit "The Pollinators' Garden", now is the time. With more and more butterflies hatching each week, there are so many unique sizes and colors to see. This latest exhibit lets you get up close and personal instead of watching from a distance.

 
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2015 Cheese & Quackers
Headwaters Park



Let us "shred" some light on the 2015 Cheese & Quackers Event, and why it is going to be "grate"! This year the event will be held at Headwaters Park on Thursday, May 21! ONLY 500 tickets will be available! Tickets are $35, include 2 drink tickets and a pound of cheese! Well, not literally, but close - 16 area restaurants will provide cheesy food samples!

 

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Jai Juice Update

Summer Hours Announced

 

 

Jai Juice is extending their weekend hours for the summer. They will now be open from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday starting this weekend.

 
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Saturday, May 23 is BeatleFest in the Downtown Library Plaza at 6 p.m.! This event features Kill the Rabbit, Grateful Groove, Beatles 64 lab Band, & Soft n Heavy!

Three Rivers Festival
Downtown Fort Wayne
 

 

Headwaters Park, in the heart of Downtown Fort Wayne, will serve as the hub for over 80 official and affiliated Three Rivers Festival events. Join them on July 10 - 18!


Downtown Gateway Feature

WEST Central Hair Company


Traditional Barber services and advanced cut/color services.



 

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