In This Issue...
The Downtown District would like to welcome its newest members! These businesses, along with our other partners from around the Corridor, are absolutely instrumental in making Downtown Cedar Rapids such a great place to live, work and play!
Acme Graphics, Inc.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
In-Touch Massage
Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau
Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance
KMRY Broadcasting
Metro Studios
Modern Gallery & Framing
National Czech & Slovak Museum
Little King Subs, Inc.
Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C.
Shoemaker & Haaland Professional Engineers
T-Falafel
Information about these new members and their services can be found at www.downtowncr.org. Please contact Vanessa at 319.398.0449 if your business is interested in joining the Downtown District. And remember - you don't have to be located Downtown to support the District!
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Even though New Year's Eve is still a long way off, I think that there is no better time than the present to make a "resolution" — we'll call it a "New You" resolution. Unlike a "New Year's" resolution, which usually ends up making you feel like a slacker about this time a year, your "New You" resolution is sure to be a wild success and you'll have fun doing it. All you have to do is pledge that you, either alone or with your spouse, family and/or friends, will try something that you've never done before in Downtown Cedar Rapids this Summer. Just one thing...no rules, restrictions, limits or boundaries, just you picking something new that you've always wanted to try and giving it a go!
When looking for inspiration, I thought of the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance's Joe Jennison. Joe faithfully visits about 4-5 new events in Downtown Cedar Rapids and around the Corridor each week; always coming back with great stories, unique experiences and information about the amazingly talented people we have right here in the heart of Iowa. So here is my challenge to you: attend one new event or visit one new place that you have never been before in Downtown Cedar Rapids this Summer. Need some extra incentive? I invite anyone who participates in this challenge to respond to me (before August 15, 2007) with stories, pictures, and/or anecdotes of where your “New You” resolution takes you this Summer...
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On July 1, 2007, the new Self-Supporting Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) will take effect, ushering in a new era for Downtown development. The newly-expanded SSMID district will include additional properties on the east side and the west side of the Cedar River. Using the river as a centerpiece for downtown, the goals of the new SSMID include: an increased focus on economic development, communications and advocacy, parking management, enhanced maintenance and capital improvements. For additional information on the SSMID, including a map of the expanded area and a list of the new Board of Directors, visit the Downtown District Website.
The popular Downtown Farmers' Market is returning in 2007 the first Saturday of the month from June through October (June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1 and October 6). Each date this year will feature wine-tastings, a cooking demonstration by a different Downtown chef, live music from bands like Kevin B.F. Burt, performances by Theatre Cedar Rapids, the Cedar Rapids Symphony School and SO much more!
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Keep an eye on www.downtowncr.org for details on the upcoming Z 102.9 Downtown Pub Crawl "Heather's Mug Chug." Participants will be visiting several different downtown bars/pubs from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 2.
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Looking for just the right addition to that perfect gift? An exclusive new line of greeting cards is now available at Smulekoff's Home Store in downtown Cedar Rapids. Visit www.smulekoffs.com to check out these new cards and the many other delightful treasures that Smulekoff's has to offer! And don't forget, Mother's Day is right around the corner!
Sponsored by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
The Downtown Outdoor Drive-in Movie series is back for its second year with a great new line-up of movies, kid's activities, food vendors and much more. Park and tune in from your car or bring your lawn chairs out to enjoy movies under the moonlight...
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The Downtown District, Access Iowa and Theatre Cedar Rapids present Downtown Night at the Theatre on Friday, May 18 -- a full night of dinner, drinks and great entertainment!
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Join us for this outdoor exciting beer extravaganza on Saturday, May 19. Over 50 beers will be available and all proceeds benefit the Downtown District…
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Each Friday from Memorial Day weekend through July, the Cedar Rapids Jaycees host a party downtown where everyone goes to relax, get together with friends, or meet new people. It's where your weekend begins! Join us on Friday, May 25 at 5:00 p.m. in Green Square Park - musical guests are The Swing Crew!
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Dinner at the Theatre
May 18 at 5:00 p.m
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Downtown Farmers' Market
June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6, 7:30 a.m. - noon
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Downtown Drive-in Movie Series
June 23, July 14, August 11 at 7:30 p.m.
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Uptown Friday Nights
Beginning May 25, 5:00 p.m.
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Beers Around the World
Saturday, May 19, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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