Fort Wayne's Downtown Improvement District Weekly Newsletter
Newsletter Date: August 22, 2019 - Newsletter Issue 495

Taste of the Arts
August 23 & August 24
 
 
Taste of the Arts Festival celebrates and supports the rich diversity of arts and cultural experiences in our community. The festival is open to all, providing access to art without cost.



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Lunch on the Square
Freimann Square

Lunch on the Square, presented by Lutheran Health Network, continues at Freimann Square with live music for people to enjoy from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Join us for the final Lunch on the Square of 2019 on August 29 with music from Damon Mitchell.
 
Botanical Roots Concert Series
August 23 and August 30

There are only two concerts left this season! Concerts are held rain or shine in our outdoor Terrace Garden. Seating is limited so bring a lawn chair. Food and beverage will be available for purchase from Mad Anthony Brewing. 
 
Living Fort Wayne Concert
Headwaters Park
 
Come out to the Headwaters Park Pavilion West on Wednesday, August 28 for free family fun, music, food trucks, and more!  

Promenade Park
Open to the Public

Promenade Park is home to a variety of community gathering spaces that celebrate our city's heritage: our rivers. There's so much to see and do, and it's better when we do it together.
 
What do out of town guests think of Fort Wayne?
Input Fort Wayne

Beyond what you might expect from a humble, Midwestern town, visitors also comment on how much there is to do in Downtown Fort Wayne.
 
80's Night at Headwaters
Headwaters Park

Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 24 for 80's Night. Enjoy all your favorite hit music!
 
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YLNI Wed. Farmers Market
Barr St. & Wayne St.

YLNI and the History Center are excited to offer a Wednesday Market on September 4 and September 18! Restock on produce and enjoy dinner from a food truck from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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Brewed IN the Fort
Headwaters Park

Brewed IN the Fort 2019 is back for the annual Craft Beer Fest on September 7!
 
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Tourist in Your Own Hometown
Visit Fort Wayne

You're invited to celebrate the 21st Annual Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown! Visit 17 Fort Wayne museums and attractions for FREE on Sunday, September 8.
 
Downtown 360° Tour
Enjoy our Virtual Tour!

Through numerous aerial, business and street level views; the Downtown 360 virtual tour connects retail and restaurant locations, as well as cultural and parking information into an easy to navigate and visually stunning super tour that will allow you to explore and plan your next visit to Downtown from virtually anywhere!

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Downtown Gateway Feature

Impact Investing 101
Community Foundation of GFW

The  Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne is hosting sessions on Aug. 26 and Aug. 28. Learn the basics of impact investing and how you can leverage resources to better support the organizations you care about most.

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