Fort Wayne's Downtown Improvement District Weekly Newsletter
Newsletter Date: February 23, 2017 - Newsletter Issue 366 

Riverfront Bank Stabilization Project
The city is using limestone boulders and vegetation to create a natural-looking buffer to prevent erosion near The Old Fort and Headwaters Park.


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Mamma Mia!
Embassy Theatre

Mark your calendars for Mamma Mia at the Embassy Theatre on March 7!
ARTrageous Gala & Auction
Fort Wayne Museum of Art

There will be live and silent auctions brimming with art, jewelry, and travel and luxury packages. This will be a night to remember with top tier cuisine and live music; ARTrageous is the most unique cultural fundraiser in the city.
Taizhou Luantan Opera
Embassy Theatre

Fort Wayne Sister Cities International needs your help in hosting China's Taizhou Luantan Opera, as they travel to the United States for the very first time to perform here in Fort Wayne. 

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Middle Waves 2017
Headwaters Park

Mark your calendars for Middle Waves!  Two days and t hree stages of music with  over 25 live National and Regional Acts.  There will also be food trucks, a rts and culture village,  and activities for the whole family.

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Kamylle's Spa Bar
New Blog Post

Kamylle's Spa Bar is officially open! Located at 122 W. Wayne Street, (and after months of renovations) their new space is fresh, clean, and vibrant. I spoke with Amy Hurst about her vision for this new space.
Bridal Extravaganza
Grand Wayne Convention Center

Find everything you need to make your dream day perfect at the 10th annual Bridal Extravaganza. From your bouquet to your honeymoon, vendors will be on hand to help you design your ideal wedding.
Central Was The First
Exhibit at the Downtown Public Library

CENTRAL WAS THE FIRST is a 10-case exhibition, celebrating and contextualizing the shuttered Central High School. The exhibit is scheduled to run from January to March 2017.

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Metro Center Redevelopment
Berry and Harrison Street

Although the scope, type and appearance of the improvements are still undetermined, work to redevelop a dated eight-story downtown office building has begun.

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MMJ Comedy Festival
Multiple Downtown Locations

Are you ready for the best laugh in Fort Wayne? The MMJ Comedy Festival is coming! Get ready to see the regions best comedians deliver amazing comedic acts from March 31 - April 2. 

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Downtown Gateway Feature

Fort Wayne Outfitters
and Bike Depot

With a location along the riverfront and in Ash Skyline Plaza in the heart of Downtown Fort Wayne, Chad and Nate are here to help you with a bike tune up. Call them at 260-206-6906.

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