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Downtown Midland Happenings Newsletter

Shop Local and Support Your Community 

July 11, 2013
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In This Issue

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Upcoming Downtown Events...

Tunes by the Tridge
7/11 - Baytones
7/18 - Second Time Around

Farmers Market
July 13, 17, 20, 24

Sidewalk Sales
July 11-13

RiverDays
July 19 & 20

RiverDays After Party - ROCKSHOW
July 19

 

Contact the DDA:

 

Midland Downtown Development Authority

 

333. W. Ellsworth St.

Midland MI 48640

 

(989) 837-3330

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RiverDays After Party!
ROCKSHOW2013

The Riverdays after
party starts with
Music on Main!
This FREE Music Event features
The ROCKSHOW:
Ultimate Tribute
Rock 'n' Roll Band!

 

Friday, July 19th


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Sidewalk Sales are July 11, 12 & 13!

Midland, Michigan - Sidewalk Sales throughout the Midland community!! Huge Sales - Great Deals - Summer Close Outs! Over 50 participating businesses, plus lots of great Dollar Deals!

 

Downtown Sidewalk Sales:

  • Ace hardware
  • Andrea's Closet
  • Apothecary Shoppe
  • B-Xtreme Cycle and Sport
  • Coyer Candle Co.
  • First United Methodist Church (cookbook sale!)
  • Gems by Em
  • Go Totally Tan Salon & Body Massage
  • Imagine That! Local Artists' Co-op
  • Kutchey's Flowers (free rose)
  • Lil' Pear Tree
  • Little Forks Outfitters
  • Mercato di O&V
  • Northwood Gallery
  • Peel 'n Pare
  • Pish Posh Baby Boutique
  • Serendipity 181
  • Shannon's SalonSpa
  • Treasures on Townsend
  • Twice is Nice
  • Ways to Wellness
  • Willow Classic Ladies Apparel
  • Plus Downtown Dollar Deals
    - $1 Fountain Drinks at Amazing Deli, $1 Ice Cream and Smoothies at Heather 'n Holly, $1 Kids Cones at Pizza Sam's and $1 Smoothies at Journey's Coffee House. 
For Center City Sidewalk Sales participants: www.midlandcentercity.org 

Shop Midland's Sidewalk Sales July 11-13....You won't want to miss the best sales of the season!

 

Details and more information at www.downtownmidland.com  

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www.midlandcentercity.org  

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Thursday, July 11th at 7:00 PM
Baytones (18-piece Big Band)

Sponsored by MidMichigan Health and WSGW 790

 

Tunes by the Tridge - Next Thursday!

Thursday, July 18th at 7:00 PM 

Second Time Around (Acoustic)
Sponsored by Pizza Sam's 

 

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and spend your Thursday evenings listening to great music near the Tridge in Downtown Midland. This 10-week concert series is FREE and presented through the cooperation of the Downtown Development Authority, Midland Parks and Recreation Department, local businesses and radio stations. The bands will play from 7-9 pm. 

 

This summer's musical lineup is as follows:

July 11

Baytones, 18-Piece Big Band
Sponsored by MidMichigan Health and WSGW 790

July 18

Second Time Around, Acoustic, Eclectic, Electric
Sponsored by Pizza Sam's

July 25

The Resonators, Percussion
Sponsored by TATA Consultancy Services and
Unforgettable 97.7 WMRX & 1490 WMPX

August 1

Empty Pockets, Rock
Sponsored by The Little Forks Conservancy
and Mix 106.3

August 8

Rock the Tridge and Battle of the Bands
Sponsored by YP (Yellow Pages) and Kiss 107.1
with Shelterhouse and the Rock Youth Center

Downtown Development Authority 

333 W. Ellsworth Street
(989)837-3330
www.downtownmidland.com
downtown@downtownmidland.com
 
New at Lil' Pear Tree...Sculptures! 
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Lil' Pear Tree now offers indoor/outdoor sculptures.  These unique pieces of art are sculpted by a retired military veteran who moved to Midland from New Mexico.  When browsing through our store, he made a wire sculpture right before our very eyes!  To our amazement, he makes many varieties of sculptures from recycled materials.  We are now carrying some of his creations in our store! 

 

We will also be participating in Sidewalk Sales, July 11th - 13th!  Come check out our fantastic deals!

 

Lil' Pear Tree
222 E. Main Street
Midland, MI 48640

www.lilpeartree.com

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LUX the Salon Hairspray SALE!
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For the month of July we will have 25% off 2 of our Surface hair sprays! Awaken thickening spray and Theory firm hair spray! Come check us out and take advantage of our amazing deal this month!  Surface hair is high performance salon exclusive hair care that completely respects personal health and the earth! (10% of all sales go to world vision organization)  

 

Call : (989) 631-0991 to schedule, book online at schedulicity.com or visit us on Facebook.com/LUXtheSalon 

 

LUX the Salon

125 Ashman Street,  Suite 1

(989) 631-0991

kellimason@luxthesalon.com 

www.Luxthesalon.com  

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Sidewalk Sales and Beads at Imagine That!
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Shop Imagine That! Local Artists' Co-op during Sidewalk Sales for special markdowns on merchandise and beads! July, 11th, 12th & 13th.  Our jewelers are slashing prices on their unused but awesome beads, findings and charms, so shop early to get the best deals.

Imagine That! Local Artists' Co-op

147 E. Main Street
631-8428
www.imaginethatmidland.com
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Mercato di O&V

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We will be participating in Sidewalk Sales, this weekend!  Walk that extra block for some great deals!  We will also be debuting some of the items from the WhichCraft Taproom menu (soon to be open).  Stop by to sample! 

  

We are busy with our After Hours Parties, 5 in the next 2 weeks.  Call to reserve your evening.    

  

Good food, good friends!  It's a cool place to be!

 

Mercato di O&V

 

118 Rodd Street
(989) 486-9268

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Workplace can be a political minefield unless we equip ourselves with the psychological and relational skills to navigate it effectively.

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We often unconsciously play roles at work that are familiar to us from our family-of-origin, Reflect on the role you play in groups.  Are you a leader? Pleaser? Mediator? Caretaker? Wallflower? Clown? Scapegoat? Loner? Reflect on what family-of-origin dynamics you might unconsciously be recreating at work.

 

Look before you leap.  Be professional, diplomatic, neutral, and avoid being pulled or triangulated into conflicts. 

Choose your words wisely.  Avoid workplace gossip, badmouthing or even "harmless" joking about others.  For example, it is better to vent about your boss to your buddy than your nice-enough colleague who might unknowingly be looking for an opportunity to sabotage you.

Avoid responding to emails when your feathers are ruffled.  Write a draft and review it when you have cooled down before you send it. Do not put anything in writing about somebody else that you would not say to them directly, as emails can always be forwarded. Manage your image.  Think about what personal things you share with people at work and the rate at which you share them.  Think twice about having one too many beers at the company outing.  Be mindful of what you share via social media.  Otherwise, you might set yourself up for failure.

For more information about workplace or relationship challenges, please contact:

Paddy Kutchey, LMSW, CAADC

Permanent Solutions

Courthouse Square

240 W. Main Street, Suite 2500

(989)839-2292 

Permanentsolutions.net

pkutchey@yahoo.com

It's Clearance Time at Gems by Em!

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It's that time of year we all wait for.....Sidewalk Sales: July 11, 12, & 13th!  We are slowly going through items to mark down and have decided that even more needs to go!  We will have an array of items such as household goods, jewelry, purses, and CLOTHING!  That's right, did you know we carry NEW and like new clothing now?  Great prices and great designer brands!  We also have all Retired Chamilia 50% OFF now through July 15th. 

 

Find us on Facebook to stay up to date on all new items and sales!

 

Gems by Em

132. E Main Street

(989) 832-1676

Gemsbyemonline@yahoo.com

www.Gemsbyemonline.com

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SUMMER IS A GREAT TIME FOR SALES AND SAVINGS!

Join us for Downtown and Circle Sidewalk sales beginning Thursday, July 11th - Saturday, July 13th. Present the coupon below and give your kids a jump start on saving when they open a Minor Savings Account at their local Chemical Bank office.
Member FDIC.
Save 25%CB070813
Offer Expires: July 13th

Chemical Bank

235 East Main Street 

(800) 867-9757

CustomerCareCenter@ChemicalBankMI.com

www.ChemicalBankMI.com


Get Cooking this July with Peel 'n Pare!

Summer is the perfect time of Peel 'n Pareyear to experiment with new foods and ingredients from Midland's great Farmers Market. This month, we want to help you get back in the kitchen and gain confidence in your cooking skills! Check out the fun things we have going on in the store this month:

  • Thursday, July 11- Sunday, July 14- Sidewalk Sales and 10% off coffee
  • Friday, July 12- FREE HOTDOGS
  • Thursday, July 18- Demonstration Day: Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker
  • Friday, July 19- Saturday, July 20- Riverdays
  • Thursday, July 25- Tasting Day: National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
  • Monday, July 29- Tasting Day: National Lasagna Day

Peel 'n Pare
121 E. Main Street        
(989) 832-2162
peelnpare@sbcglobal.net 

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Wise Guys is NOW OPEN

Wise Guys

Come enjoy these beautiful summer nights on our spacious outdoor patio with a delicious meal. Offering lunch and dinner under $10, Wise Guys will satisfy your taste buds and your wallet with daily specials and American food with a twist. With live entertainment, drink specials, and superb food. Wise Guys will be your go-to place this summer for a good time.

Hours:

Monday-Saturday: 11:00 AM-Late

Sunday: 11:00 AM- 8:00 PM 

Wise Guys
405 E. Main Street        
(989) 486-9588

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Dolce Summer Escape

 

Recharge and reconnect while relaxing among our lush, green surroundings. Energize your workout at our great fitness facilities, or just kick back and enjoy the spacious accommodations and free Wi-Fi. A deal like this couldn't be sweeter!

Package Includes:
complimentary breakfast for two (Kids 12 and under eat breakfast FREE), complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, 24 hour fitness center access, pool & whirlpool access, and up to 50% off our best available rate.

 

 

Offer valid for any NEW booking for stays Now through September 30, 2013. Subject to availability.

 

Friday Night Live - Oxygen Lounge:  8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

July 12 - Chris Cajella

July 19 - Earl the Squirrel

July 26 - Michael Scott Robertson

 

For more information, please contact Cafe Zinc (989) 837-6030.

 

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The H Hotel

111 West Main Street

(989) 839-0500

www.thehhotel.com 

Taste of Downtown is August 8th, Register Now
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On Thursday, August 8th more than twenty participating restaurants, pubs, caterers and retailers will welcome event participants with the food, beverages and atmosphere of Downtown Midland.

 

"It's a great way to experience all that Downtown Midland has to offer and, if you are a frequenter to the Downtown area, it will be a great night on the town with friends and neighbors," said Selina Tisdale, executive director for the Downtown Development Authority, which hosts the event. 

 

"Only 300 'passports' are available for this event and we sell out every year. This is a downtown party you won't want to miss," Tisdale added.

 

Guests will enjoy street musicians as they travel from place to place and as Taste wraps up, guests will gather on the patio at the H Hotel to continue the party with more food, a cash bar, and dancing the night away to musical entertainment. 

 

Passports will be $32 per person and registration will be available online by following the link:  

Taste of Downtown Registration
or at the Downtown Midland office in Midland City Hall (Cash or Check only at City Hall).

Each Passport includes:

  • More than 15 hearty tastes of downtown cuisine including Wise Guys, Amazing Deli, Peel 'n Pare, Pizza Sam's, Journey's Coffee House and more;
  • These tastes will be hosted in fun retail settings like Coyer Candle, Ways to Wellness, Northwood Gallery, Little Forks Outfitters, Imagine That, Heather 'n Holly, Totally Tan and more;
  • Three complimentary beverages from downtown pubs Oscar's, Diamond Jim's and Decker's Sports Bar; 
  • A patio party at the H with musical entertainment, more food and a cash bar until 11:00 PM  
  • Plus a Free gift from Mercato di O&V and a free bag from The Apothecary Shoppe! 

Passport holders must be 21 to participate. Event held rain or shine.  

 

Downtown Development Authority

333 W. Ellsworth Street

(989)837-3330

downtown@downtownmidland.com 

www.downtownmidland.com  

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