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Main Street Minute - Community Edition
 March 12, 2010

Discover Downtown Easton

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Upcoming Events

Nurture Nature Center
Book Signing & Open House
in recognition of flood safety and awareness week.

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Tuesday March 16th

12:00 - 1:00 pm BOOK SIGNING
Meet Mary Shafer, author of Devastation on the Delaware:Stories and Images of the Deadly Flood of 1955. Enjoy a 45 minute presentation followed by a question and answer period.

1:00 - 2:00 pm OPEN HOUSE
visit the grand home of the Nurture Nature Center and see how restoration work is recapturing the beauty and elegance of this historic structure.

www.NurtureNatureCenter.org

Ride the Right Way
Luncheon

Monday March 15th

LUNCH: 11:30am - 1:00 pm
SEMINARS: 1:00 - 2:30 pm
in the Gold Room
Grand Eastonian Suites Hotel


Presented by

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call: 610.954.5744
for more information


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"Spring into Healthy Living" Expo
Saturday March 20th 

10 am - 1pm



  Third Street Alliance
41 N. Third Street
 
Event is free and encouraged for all ages. Pool will be open from 11 am -1 pm., so bring your suits.  Expo will include chiropractor, massage therapists, nutritionist, supplement representative, demonstrations of Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Belly Dancing and more.  Door prizes such as complimentary chiropractic visit, complimentary massages, free products, and more. 

Call: (610) 258-6271

Around Town
Restaurant & Retail Events


Workshop:
Make an Afikomen Holder
for Passover

 
Just Around the Corner
Gallery & Gift Shop

Sunday March 14th, 2 - 4 pm

A fun spring craft project
for all ages 4 and up
materials fee: $5
What's an Afikomen?


Call or email to RSVP
5A North Bank Street
Downtown Easton
610.258.9850
jatcgallery@rcn.com

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TranquiliTea House
presents


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Saturday March 20th
Live Music and Buffet
8:00 - 11:00 pm
Featuring
Carol Broughton & Friends
Patrick Poladian
Paul Kendal

$20 Show & Buffet
$10 Show Only
BYOB


TranquiliTea House
106 N. Fourth Street
Easton, PA
610.250.0250




Happy 35th Anniversary
Nature's Way Market!


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Operating a successful store for more than three decades is no small feat. For thirty-five years Nature' Way owners Dave and Linda Harder have dedicated themselves to providing top quality products, outstanding service and sound nutritional advice to the Lehigh Valley. Nature's Way has become a true anchor in downtown Easton. We thank them for their commitment to the Easton  community and for keeping us all healthy and well.

Join Nature's Way for an anniversary PARTY
on Saturday April 24th, Earth Day weekend! Look for a great weekend of sales, samples and education.

143 Northampton St.

Easton, PA 18042
Tel: 610-253-0940

SAVE-the-DATE!

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EARTH DAY

Movie Event
Thursday April 22nd

The Easton Farmers' Market and Buy Fresh Buy Local of the Greater Lehigh Valley will present a free screening of the critically acclaimed  Movie, FRESH.

7:00 pm in the Gold Room
at the Grand Eastonian
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FreshtheMovie.com
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Saturday April 24th
2:00 - 8:00 pm
more info.

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Grand Opening of Easton Farmers' Market
Saturday May 1st
EastonFarmersMarket.com

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Get Ready to Doo-Dah!
Freshen up your fish costume or start building that float...
Easton's wackiest parade of the year, The Shad Doo-Dah Parade is back on Sunday May 2nd!

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Register your organization or join the Main Street Gang as we strut our stuff through downtown Easton!
Call: 610-330-9942.

The State of Main Street
Annual Meeting to be held Monday  March 15th

s Join Main Street staff and volunteers as they present their accomplishments for 2009 and offer a glimpse of the exciting programs planned for 2010. This event is Main Street's way of sharing with Easton business owners, residents, elected officials and the Lehigh Valley community what our small but vital non-profit organization is doing to improve the downtown district.

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The  highlight of the evening will be a keynote presentation by Lafayette Alum, Paul Levy, CEO of Center City District, a Central Philadelphia Business Improvement District. 




Monday March 15th 2010

at Alvin H. Butz Gallery at the State Theatre,
(corner of 5th & Northampton Streets)
5:30 pm - Cocktail Reception, 6:00 pm - Presentation




Downtown Easton offers an array of New Music Programs for Kids and Adults!
Looking to learn to play piano in 8 short weeks or seeking an alternative to the traditional summer camp? Check out these creative new music classes in downtown Easton!

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Noble Art Summer Camps and Classes
 


* Big Band Camp ages 11-18
* Brass Camp ages 11-18
* Composition and Theory Camp ages 11-18

Students will perform live in Centr
e Square at end of camp!

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Preschool Music Classes ages 18 months to five years




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Learn to Play Piano in s FLASH
with Scott
"The Pian
o Guy" Houston.
In Scott's fun-filled 8 week course at Noble Art Piano you'll learn to play the songs you love using methods the pros have used for years. Enroll now for group classes!


For more information contact:
Noble Art Pianos

226 Bushkill Street
610.285.8188
www.NobleArtPianos.com

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School of Rock to hold Week-Long
Beatles Summer Rock n Roll Boot Camp

August 16th - 20th

beatlesGive your kids the ultimate summer camp experience - a chance to be immersed in Rock and Roll! 

 
This very special camp offer a hands-on atmosphere for students to learn performance techniques and the art of being in a rock band, focused around the music of The Beatles. Workshops will include group lessons on instrument of choice (guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocals), music theory, rehearsal techniques, performance practice, and group band rehearsals leading up to an all-ages Beatles Show on the last day of the program. Sign up by March 31st for 20% discount. 

Uncover your Inner Rocker! Did you know School of Rock nowj offers a Grad School Adult Program?
The Grad School program meets on Monday nights and includes a 30 minute private lesson on your instrument of choice (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards or vocals). and participation in a 2-hour group ensemble rehearsal.
 
For more information about programs, lessons, open houses and shows, call School of Rock in Easton at 866-695-5515 or visit the website

Main Street Program News

zucchiniVolunteer Spotlight:
Tracey Werner


The Easton Main Street Initiative is fortunate to have so many volunteers who are willing to share, not only their time, but their professional expertise. Tracey Werner, a public relations specialist has chaired Main Street's Marketing committee for the past three years. Tracey brings to the table her years of experience in tourism, PR and marketing and has graciously guided Main Street with event advertising and promotion of shopping and dining in downtown Easton. Tracey also lends her excellent writing skills to Main Street's newsletter, What's Up Downtown. Recenly embarking on her own business venture (Blabbermouth Communications) and delving into the exciting world of Social Media, Tracey is again sharing her skills with Main Street. Tracey manages the Main Street Facebook page, Twitter and LinkedIn sites and is the creative force and writer behind the What up Downtown BLOG! Why does she do it all? Because she loves downtown Easton and wants to see it continue to grow and prosper. Thank You Tracey!

Interested in becoming a Main Street Volunteer? Call Main Street Manager, Kim Kmetz at 610-330-9940!


Sport the Main Street Blue!


Show your support for downtown Easton with a
Main Street Tee Shirt. Now taking orders!


Choose from mens' and ladies' styles.
Available in sizes:  sm., med., lg., xlg and 2xl.
$10 each.

Call: 610-330-9942 or email megan@eastonpartnership.org


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logoEaston Main Street Initiative
Announces Performers
 for 2010 L
ive in the Square
Summer Concert Series




Performance S
chedule
Last Fridays May thru September, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
in Centre Square


May 28th: Doug Hawk Proposition
Funk - jazz - r&b..."historically soulful yet progressively hip."

June 25th: Turning Tides
Traditional songs of America, Ireland & Scotland...sure to get your toes to tapping and emotions to stirring!

July 30th: Trouble City All Stars
The Lehigh Valley's premier roots rock reggae band. 

August 27th: Burnt Toast
Pop rock covers from last four decade, Santana to Citizen Cope, it's an "eclectic sound with an infectious groove."

September 24th: Tom Goehring Quartet
Featuring four of the Lehigh Valley's finest Jazz musicians, playing Progressive Jazz classics and originals.



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Thanks to YOU!
Our Wishes Came True



Wow, many thanks to those who so generously responded to our  Main Street Wish List...

Jim Sporandeo of Intrinsic Foods donated a 40 cup coffee pot , an igloo cooler and a heavy duty handtruck.

 Susan Wilcox delivered a beautiful microwave oven!

With Much Gratitude,
The Main Street Staff and Volunteers





Welcome New Business:
Tasola Beauty & Beyond
353 Northampton Street


Haircare products, wigs and women's accessories.
Open Monday thru Saturday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm



 
Easton Main Street Initiative
35 S. Third Street
- Easton, PA 18042

Kim Kmetz-Manager 610-330-9940
Megan McBride-Assistant Manager 610-330-9942

www.EastonMainStreet.org

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