Newsletter Date: February 26, 2015    |    Newsletter Issue 262

Last Saturdays Returns!


Join us for Last Saturdays on February 28th!
Winter is almost over and we have the latest scoop of things to do on our new blog post!

 

 


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Warming Stations
Shelter Availability Continues


The Community Center at 233 W. Main Street, is open as a warming station/overnight shelter until further notice. The Salvation Army at 2901 N. Clinton Street, is no longer open as a warming station/overnight shelter.

 
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Down the Line 9
Returning this Weekend



The Embassy Theatre's "Down the Line" concert series returns this Friday, and by popular demand, they're changing it up, doubling down, and making it a full two-night, ten-band music festival featuring "Locals Doing Legends."

 
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DCDC Live Performance
Show at Arts United Center


Nothing compares to being in the audience for a live dance performance. Get your tickets now to see Dayton Contemporary Dance Company on March 21 at 8 p.m.

 
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Fort4Fitness Spring Cycle

Registation Opening Soon

 

 

Registration for the Fort4Fitness Spring Cycle will open on Sunday, March 1. This year's event will feature four tour distances, with a shorter 10 mile distance being a new option. The Spring Cycle will also include a Spring Expo, local food trucks, and kid-friendly activities during our KickStart4Kids event.

 

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Bill Maher Live
Embassy Show Date Change


 
A date change has been announced for the Bill Maher Live show. Originally scheduled for Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. the Bill Maher Live show will now be on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. All purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. Refunds will also be given by request through point of purchase. 

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TinCaps Tickets on Sale
Opening Day is Coming

 

Tickets are available for purchase for the opening day of the TinCaps. Last year Parkview Field was named the No. 1 ballpark experience in Minor League Baseball by Stadium Journey, while the TinCaps as an organization were named Team of the Year by Ballpark Digest. You won't want to miss this season.
 

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Meet the Music

Live Broadcast from C2G

 



89.1 WBOI presents a LIVE, two hour broadcast of Meet the Music featuring Teresa Chalaye Long, Secret Mezzanine and The Wickersham Brothers!  It's FREE, FUN, and it's a perfect chance to meet show host Julia Meek and live broadcast co-host Rob Martinez, as well as the evening's featured musicians. All ages are welcome!


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Set during the winter of 1981 -- statistically one of the most crime-ridden of New York City's history -- "A Most Violent Year" is a drama following the lives of an immigrant and his family as they attempt to capitalize on the American Dream, while the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built.

 
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Social Media March  MATness


Not a fan of filling out brackets, but you love a good contest?  March MATness is for you!  
Starting February 26th - March 31st, Pure Movement will be posting one of 34 of Joseph Pilates' original exercises on their different social media networks: Facebook, Instagram, Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. Each day will feature a different prize: barre classes, privates, goodies from the store. Some prizes will be larger than others, but there will be 34 total.  Ways to Enter: First, be sure to follow them on as many networks as possible. Like a Picture (All Networks), Share a Picture (Most Networks), Comment on a Pic (Most Networks), or Pin our Picture (Pinterest). That's it! Each like, share, or pin will count as an entry. The more entries you have for a day, the more likely you are to win!


Downtown Gateway Feature

TekVenture Open House


 

TekVenture Open House at  1800 Broadway
Friday, March 13 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

 

TekVenture now has a building and will soon open Phase I of Fort Wayne's only full-service public art and technology lab & workshop . The new space is located in the former Allen County Sweeper Co. immediately south of the General Electric complex. With this location, TekVenture is pleased to be part of the Broadway Corridor Revival. They invite those who have engaged with and supported TekVenture over the years to join them for tours of the space and to see results of your volunteer time and donated equipment, materials, and funds.
 


 

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