Newsletter Date: August 21, 2014    |    Newsletter Issue 235

 
Taste of the Arts & BuskerSquare!

Taste of the Arts returns at on Saturday, August 23 from 11 a.m. - Midnight. There will be 10 performance stages, art marketplaces, hands-on activities, and over 30 local restaurant vendors!

 

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BuskerSquare returns to Taste of the Arts from 11 .a.m - 7 p.m. to provide another exciting celebration of the street performer! Be on the lookout all day for fun artists like Robot Girl, Hindered Folk, and the We D'fye Dance Troupe performing throughout the day at BuskerSquare!

 

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Botanical Roots Concert Series

 

When: August 22 & August 29

Where: Botanical Conservatory

 

Enjoy the remaining shows for Botanical Roots! The end of summer is near and there are still some great shows remaining at the Botanical Conservatory!


Last Saturdays


When:
 August 30
Where: 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 for every age!

Downtown Fort Wayne:
The Living Heart of the City

 

 
 

Explore the 91 blocks to live, work, and enjoy. Downtown Fort Wayne has something for everyone! Check out our latest video that we made with our friends at Visit Fort Wayne!

 
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Final Lunch on the Square 

 

 

When: August 28

Where: One Summit Square

 

Thank you to everyone that came out for this season's Lunch on the Square. 2014 was our biggest season yet and we have enjoyed seeing all of you each Thursday. Join us one final time as we enjoy a live band, great food, and beautiful weather in Downtown Fort Wayne at the end of August!

 

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RideGreen 2014

 

When: September 6

Where: Downtown Fort Wayne


Join in biking around to favorite local pubs and eateries. Discover how easy and fun it can be to get around to your favorite spots! 

Jerry Seinfeld Returns!

 

When: November 6

Where: Embassy Theatre

 
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be performing at Embassy Theatre at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 as part of his national tour, the theater announced today.


Living Fort Wayne Film Series

 

 

This family-friendly series will offer an outdoor movie screening on August 30th & September 27th at the Arts United Plaza in Downtown Fort Wayne along with live music, food trucks and a beautiful view of the city! 

 

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Wonderland


 When: September 12

Where: Masonic Temple

Wonderland is a  "choose-your-own-adventure" theatrical Alice in Wonderland experience in which audience members will have the entire Masonic Temple to explore and watch how the performance unfolds throughout the building.


 
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Maker Faire


When: September 13 & September 14
Where: Headwaters Park East

Maker Faire is a showcase for Makers in the Region and beyond who want to share their projects or sell their wares. Four new Commercial Makers have already registered for 2014. Come see what tools, materials and processes artisans, craftsman, fabricators and others use in projects ranging from fabric arts, electronics, kinetic sculpture, fire arts, art cars, and more.

Downtown Gateways


Free Marketing / Sales Workshop

 


 


 


When: August 26

Where: Indiana Tech


 
This is a FREE Workshop put on by the SCORE 50 Mentors of Fort Wayne for any business to help increase your Marketing and Sales capabilities. If you are interested in attending this Workshop let them know so that they can give more directions as to the exact building, parking, etc. please contact them by e-mail at: [email protected] or call 260-422-2601.


 
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Downtown Gateways

Photography Pop-Up



When: August 22 & August 23

Where: Wunderkammer Company

 

Wunderkammer Company is proud to present a photography pop-up featuring the debut work of Adam Garland. 

Showcasing images from the coasts of the north pacific, to the hills and valleys of rural France, Adam has curated images from his eight year tenure as a photographer.

Bar provided by Calhoun Street Soups, Salads, And Spirits and oh so delicious dogs from Bravas.

 
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Downtown Gateways

 

 

When: September 6 & September 7

Where: West Central

 

The Historic West Central Neighborhood will host its 32nd Home and Garden Tour on September 6th and 7th with selected homes and businesses open from 11:00 a.m. t0 5:00 p.m. both days.

 

As you stroll our tree-lined streets, be sure to stop in at the ArtsFest where you can enjoy over 50 artists with their crafts as well as food vendors and music presented by a number of area bands.

 

Tickets are now available for advance purchase until September 5th at $13.  The ticket price days of the Tour will be $15.

 

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