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East Somerville Main Streets Newsletter March 2008  
in this issue
:: Reception : Colors of the Americas
:: Builder's Delight!
:: Look Out Midwest Grill

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Ethiopia
By Way of East Somerville
 
Neighborhood Networking at Fasika Ethiopian Restaurant 
 
145 Broadway, March 26th, 5:30-7:30pm.
 
 
 
Join Friends and Neighbors in launching ESMS's 2008 networking events.  Bite size  Ethiopian cuisine to be served, cash bar.
 
 
Join the East Somerville Resistat Meeting afterwards at 165 Broadway, 7:00pm. 
 
Green Line 

  

EXHIBIT RECEPTION
Date:  Saturday April 19th 
Location:  Casey's Bar

Time - TBA

 

Meet the nearly 20 artists representing countries from Canada to Brazil, chosen to show their work in the Colors of the Americas.

 

The Colors of the Americas: East Somerville Art Walk will be a month-long public art exhibition showcasing the original works of approximately 20 area artists representing the many nations and cultures of the Americas. Hosted in the storefront windows of shops, restaurants, and offices along East Broadway in Somerville between Sullivan Square and McGrath Highway, this unique opportunity will bring together artists and the people in a new ways. 

 

Architectural Openings

Builders and Weekend Toolmen:
Stop Dreaming, Come to East Somerville
 

East Somerville building related establishments are second to none!  On Broadway and tucked away just off Broadway is the handyman and builder's dream network of businesses. 

 

Ironwork needs? - Somerville Ornamental Ironworks.   Can't find that plywood for your project? - Boulter Plywood.  Your industrial saw got you down? - Robi Tools. Need world class hand-crafted windows? - Architectural Openings surely has your number.   Full service contractor? And for those who are not so handy, J. Murray and Sons Contractors (114 Broadway) just finished up their work at Block 11! 

 

Come down and work your way around the circuit ... but if you venture off to a restaurant, check your tools at the door!

Upcoming ESMS Events/Meetings
 
Storefront Lights

5/15 - ESMS Spring Fling Fundraiser - SAVE THE DATE, 7-9pm


4/16- Organization Committee, 114 Broadway, 8:30am-9:45am
4/29-Promotions Committee, 114 Broadway, 114 Broadway, 6:30-8:00pm
4/14- Economic Support & Dev. Committee, 114 Broadway, 6:30-8:00pm
 
 
East Somerville Community
 
3/26 - East Somerville Resistat Meeting,7pm, Senior Center, 165 Broadway
 
3/31 - East Somerville Community School Update Meeting - Monday, 7 pm, Capuano School, 150 Glen St., 
 
Watch the E. Somerville streets
this Friday for the St. Benedict's Good Friday procession!

BREAKFAST FOR BROADWAY BUSINESSES

Signs of Improvement: Skyrocketing Sales By Improving Your Storefront
 

Storefront Improvement

Tuesday March 25 

Mt. Vernon Restaurant

8-9:30am

Interested in dazzling customers with a spiffy new sign or storefront? Come to Signs of Improvement on March 25th, an event hosted by the ESMS Economic Support & Development Committee! David Guzman, the City of Somerville Business Development Specialist, will speak about the
City's Storefront Improvement Program and Craig Murphy from Cambridge Reprographics will talk about the power of signs and awnings in skyrocketing business sales!
 
Breakfast Sponsored by Cambridge Reprographics

BUSINESS UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT:

 
BarCast Network
 
 

BarCast

 

 Improving Bars, One Screen at a Time

 

Have you seen quirky rectangular screens popping up in bars around the Boston area  -- with patrons who seem to be sending text messages to the screen's stars?? 

 

BarCast Network, headquartered at 130 Broadway, is most likely the responsible party!  BarCast, a pioneer in its field, is an interactive network of High Definition flat panel screens placed in bars, restaurants and clubs nationwide - that allows patrons a uniquely interactive bar experience.  The content is a mix of company produced clips, user generated input (via interactive text-to-screen messaging, photo and video upload, and polling) and partner advertising.  Seek it out at a bar near you!  For details, visit  www.barcast.tv

Look out Midwest Grill... Here comes Rodizio!
 
Storefront Lights
 
East Broadway abuzz with new restaurant openings... 
 

This spring will be a time for new things on East Broadway, as 2 new restaurants prepare to open their doors.  To accompany the opening of Maya Sol, a Mexican restaurant preparing to launch at 175 Broadway (next to Casey's) is RODIZIO, a Brazilian style BBQ to be located at 129 Broadway.

 

Similar to the Midwest Grill in Inman Square, Rodizio servers will bring a selection of meat around to be sliced at the table.   For vegetarians...alas, Brazilians are known for their love of fresh fruits and salads...and we'll keep our fingers crossed for tofu served hot off the grill!  Grand Opening - tba.

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