Port Townsend Main Street Program
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January      
2014
In This Issue
2014 Port Townsend Events
January Events
Thank you 2013 Tax Incentive Participants!
Music, Classes and Workshops around town
News Around The Block
2014 PORT TOWNSEND EVENTS
 
Jan. 4
Gallery Walk
PT Shorts

Jan. 24-25
Strange Brewfest

March 21-23
Victorian Heritage Festival

April 19
Earth Day

May 1
Main Street Art Wave Begins

May 3
"The Art Affair"
Art Fundraiser for Children's Art in the Schools

May 12-17
Rhododendron Festival

May 16
Kiwanis Fish Fry

May 18
Rhody Run

June 6-8
Steampunk Festival

June 12
Taste of Port Townsend

June 29-July 6
Festival of American Fiddle Tunes and Workshops

July 10-20
Port Townsend Writers' Conference

July 10-Aug. 28 (Thursdays)
Concerts on the Dock

July 20-27
Jazz Port Townsend

July 27-Aug. 3
Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival and Workshops

Aug. 8-10
Jefferson County Fair

Aug. 16
Uptown Street Fair
Kiwanis Classic Car Show

Sept. 5-7
Wooden Boat Festival

Sept. 19-21
Port Townsend Film Festival

Oct. 2
Main Street Girls' Night Out

Oct. 4-5
Kinetic Sculpture Race

Oct. 31
Main Street Downtown Trick or Treat and Parade

Nov. 29
Main Street Merchants' Open House and Small Business Saturday

Dec. 6
Main Street Community Treelighting and Santa Visit

Dec. 31
First Night Celebration


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Become a Member 

Banana Leaf

Banana Leaf Thai Bistro is a member! Located at 609 Washington Street. (360)379-6993 
 
A small family owned and operated restaurant with big hearts. They share a genuine passion for Bangkok style cooking with those of you who appreciate authentic, healthy and comforting Thai cuisine.

Their commitment to quality is evident in the intricate flavors and delicate blend of Thai spices and herbs in every bite. And their friendly, courteous service is the coconut cream on the curry!. 
   
Commercial revitalization under the Main Street Program is proven to have positive effects on the economic health throughout the community in which our two vibrant historic districts reside.  If you love Port Townsend, consider becoming a member of the Port Townsend Main Street Program today!

 
Be a part of making it all happen in our historic districts--Uptown and Downtown.

  
January Events:
 

Jan. 3, JCHS First Friday Lecture "Fascinating Fishes", 7pm, 540 Water Street. Dan Magneson, fishery biologist for the Quilcene National Fish Hatchery, will explore historic fisheries, mostly from a commercial aspect, along with current trends in modern fisheries and on-going restoration efforts involving native species. $5 Suggested donation.

Jan. 4, Gallery Walk--start the year with art! Over a dozen galleries are participating. Bring friends, enjoy light refreshments, and revel in the diverse art showcased in Port Townsend. PT Shorts--Girls, Boys, and Booze Laughing with Dorothy Parker. 7:30pm at the Pope Marine Building.

Jan. 12, Historical Society Conservation Class - "Cleaning and Mending Paper Artifacts". Participants will learn how to hinge a work of art on paper to a backing board and do simple repairs with Japanese paper and wheat starch paste. Classes are at the JCHS Research Center, 13692 Airport Cutoff Road, 1pm. $30 per class for JCHS members or $45 for non-members. Call 360-385-1003 or come into the Historical Society office at 540 Water Street to register.  


Jan. 24-25, 10th Annual Strange Brewfest -a celebration of uniquely crafted brews from 30+ breweries and cideries from around our region. Most of the offerings will only be available at this festival. And most of those will challenge your taste buds, and their sensibilities. Also, if you've been to Strange Brewfest in year's past, you know that this celebration is always accompanied by a heavy dose of FUNK. We're talking, a HEAVY DOSE! This year, the music will blow your mind! You will shake it down on Shakedown Street!
We would like to thank the following businesses for participating in the
2013 Main Street Tax Incentive Program!

Mount Baker Block Building

City of Port Townsend
Don's Pharmacy
Olympic Art & Office
Thank you for putting your state B&O tax dollars to work here in our community and simultaneously benefiting your business. We appreciate it. 75% of your donation is returned to you via B&O tax credits in 2014. In addition, your entire contribution may qualify as a 501(c)(3) charitable deduction on your 2013 federal income tax return.

Need some ideas to get you out of the house in January?? Check out some of the music, workshops and classes that are offered around town.  

     

 

Happy 1 Year Anniversary to Cellar Door, 940 Water Street! It's been a fun and exciting year. Come down Mondays for game night, live music on Tuesday as well as amazing craft cocktails and awesome food! While you are there, check out the fantastic chalk artwork by Adam Mullet!  

  

 

Speaking of music, did you know Sirens, 823 Water St. has Open Mic night ever Wednesday and Karaoke every Thursday? Both start at 9pm. Also DJ Dance party every Friday and Saturday at midnight! Check out their website for other music and events to get you out of the house on these cold winter nights.

  

 

Do you like to write? The Writers' Workshoppe, 234 Taylor St. offers workshops! Check out their website to see the complete list of classes as well as upcoming readings and book clubs. 

 
Need more workshops? Daily Bird Pottery, 1011 Water St. has 3 workshops in January - Fairy Houses, Luminaries and Valentine's Boxes. Workshops are for all experience levels, and for those 13 years and older. Cost includes all materials, firing, and yummy snacks! Call today to reserve your space! (360)301-5646.

 
Visit Uptown Nutrition, 1002 Lawrence St. for free evening talks with many doctors and practitioners on the cutting edge in complementary medicine and alternative healing. Evening sessions are held at the store. Visit their website to see what is offered this month!

And for the foodie's out there, visit Lively Olive, 929 Water St. and sample gourmet olive oil and balsamic vinegars. You will be amazed at the selection, over 30 varieties. Then you can step next door and smell the spices at The Spice and Tea Exchange. Transform your food, your taste buds will thank you!

Speaking of food, head uptown to Sweet Laurette Cafe and Bistro, 1029 Lawrence St. for cooking classes! Visit their website for dates and times, or call 360-385-4886.

And for all the crafters and knitters out there, check out The Bazaar Girls at 126 Quincy St. for their class offerings. 

  

NEWS AROUND THE BLOCK:

Please join us in welcoming our 2014 Main Street Board of Directors. We look forward to a wonderful 2014!
  • Roselynn (Rosie) Itti, Board President - Closet Space and The Little Rose
  • Paul Rice, Vice President - Middletown Dreams Pinbar
  • Xoe Huffman, Secretary - Daily Bird Pottery
  • Phil Christoffersen, Treasurer - Joglo
  • Heather Dudley Nollette, Past President - Hastings Estate Co. & The CoLab
  • Tammi Rubert - Jefferson Transit
  • Virginia (Ginny) Hillsberg - Uptown Fabrics
  • Molly Klupfell - Northwest Maritime Center
  • Beverly Malagon - The Kuhn Building
  • Kris Nelson - Sirens, Addie Mae's and Alchemy Bistro and Wine Bar  
SAVE THE DATE:


February 8-9 and 15-17 Red Wine and Chocolate: Olympic Peninsula Winery Tour


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The Port Townsend Main Street Program

211 Taylor Street, Suite 3 

Port Townsend, WA  98368

360-385-7911

 

 

The Port Townsend Main Street Program Mission: 

Serving locals and visitors by fostering economic vitality and preservation of place within our historic business districts...while maintaining our small town quality of life. 


 

www.ptmainstreet.org