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August 2014 Update
AUGUST EVENTS:
 
     
Aug. 15-24 (Weekends), Shakespeare in the Park features The Complete Works of William Shakespeare at Chetzemoka Park.
 
Aug. 15 Key City's Cabaret Concert Series featuring Rattletrap Ruckus - Vintage Ragtime, Vaudeville, Klezmer, Polkas, Tango, Pathos & Humor.  
 
Aug. 16, The 24th Annual Uptown Street Fair! Come hang out for a day of fun, art and music in the Historic Uptown! PT Arts and Crafts Fair, The Farmer's Market, local music, art activities for children and a short, yet festive, parade. 
 
 
Aug. 20, PT Main Street Merchant Breakfast: Topic--"The Holidays"--Promotion and Lighting", at The Public House (1038 Water St.), 8:30 am. RSVP to admin@ptmainstreet.org by Aug. 18th.
 
 
Aug. 21 Main Street's Concerts on the Dock  featuring The High Council! Free, all ages community concerts on Thursdays! Seating at Pope Marine Plaza opens at 4:30pm, music 5-7:30. Beer/wine/cider garden, local vendors, great music and you!   
 
Aug. 23-24, The Art Port Townsend 16th Annual Artist Studio Tour is a festival of the visual arts featuring an open studio tour of local artists.
 
Aug. 23-24Key City Cabaret presents Broadway Music & Memories, a musical cabaret featuring Linda Dowdell and Carol Swarbrick directed by Denise Winter.
 
 
Aug. 26-28Lillian Carter, The Lionmaker at Key City Public Theatre. 
 
 
Aug. 28Main Street's Concerts on the Dock  featuring Dirty Beat Duo with Hanna Trailer (winner of Stars of Tomorrow Talent Show) opening! Free, all ages community concerts on Thursdays! Seating at Pope Marine Plaza opens at 4:30pm, music 5-7:30. Beer/wine/cider garden, local vendors, great music and you!   
 
Aug. 30-31Key City Cabaret presents Broadway Music & Memories, a musical cabaret featuring Linda Dowdell and Carol Swarbrick directed by Denise Winter.
  
THE LEADER'S "PARTY IN THE PARKING LOT" SATURDAY, AUG. 30! 
 
Aug. 30The Port Townsend and Jefferson County Leader is celebrating its 125th Anniversary! Join them from 2-6 pm in their parking lot for a anniversary party! Live music, beer garden, & free snacks. Come downtown for the Main Street Summer Sidewalk Sale and drop in at the party! 
 
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Aug. 30-Sept. 1 
Main Street Summer Sidewalk Sale
Hot bargains! Save $ and have fun shopping at this annual summer sale blowout!  Customers can save money on gifts, back-to-school specials, accessories and apparel. Don't miss the boat--save BIG shopping locally! 
 

 

NEWS AROUND THE BLOCK!  

Port Townsend Main Street Promotion Committee members Bickie Steffan (far left) and Katie Kowalski (far right) welcome Irene and John Sandberg, owners of  Piccadilly Bob's Good Time Boutique located at 911 Water Street. Piccadilly Bob's is a unique boutique spotlighting an eclectic mix of home decor, up-cycled items and gifts. They also offer painting workshops!
 
 
Now Open! MyPotlatch at 840 Water Street (former space of Sand Castle Toys).
Traditional giving is a way of life, and that is what MyPotlatch is all about. The store features cutting edge Native American-designed and handmade artwork and gift products. Welcome to Port Townsend!  
 
 
Coming Soon - Ground To Perfection Espresso, next to Quimper Mercantile.
 
 
SPECIAL OFFER FROM PTguide.com
 

PTguide.com is offering a special to Port Townsend Main Street Program members from August 1st to September 30th!

 

As a current Port Townsend Main Street Program member, come on-board for only $99 for the first year on PT Guide's Expanded Business Listings (Regular rate $120/year). You save money and get your business in front of thousands of new people!

 

Here are just a few of the benefits:

  • "PTguide.com makes it easy for tourists and locals to find your business! Go ahead; search "Port Townsend" in Google, AOL, MSN, Yahoo! - anywhere - you'll find us in the first results!
  • PTguide.com increases traffic to your website - and with a link from our highly ranked web site, you'll see more visitors!
  • PTguide.com offers free tools to make it easier to connect with your potential customers - we have the largest and most popular free Event Calendar in the region and our Weekly Newsletter goes out to nearly 1800 subscribers where we'll feature your promotions!"

Sign up today: www.ptguide.comWe have Sponsor Ad options as well. Lots more ahead when we launch the upgraded PTguide later this year...be a part of it now!

Shop til 7 pm
 Fridays and Saturdays at 38 businesses this summer. Stay later to shop and dine in town!

COMMERCIAL RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT

 

For available spaces Uptown and Downtown 

visit Main Street's website  here. 


REMINDER: August 18 is the deadline for the City of Port Townsend Merchant Information System (MIS) signs. Download information here.  Call the Development Services Dept. for more information at 360-379-5095
Save The Dates:
 
September 3-7, The Port Townsend Ukulele Festival
 
 
September 4-7, Wooden Boat Festival
 
September 6-7, Crafts by the Dock
 
 
 
September 19-21, Port Townsend Film Festival
 
Subject to change
  
SEND US YOUR NEWS AROUND THE BLOCK! admin@ptmainstreet.org  Thank you!

Working Together for a Successful Year,

Port Townsend Main Street Program
211 Taylor St. Suite 3
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-385-7911
www.ptmainstreet.org 

In This Issue
Become a Member

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. Join us!

   Sirens  
Sirens is a member located at 
823 Water St.
360-379-1100
 

Sirens has a full menu of delectable offerings and with 11 micro brews on tap, and a extensive bar you're sure to find just what you want.

In the summer, the deck is a favorite of locals and tourists alike. In the winter, cozy up to the fireplace.

 

Live music on Friday and Saturday nights! 

On Wednesday, visit our open mic and get a true taste of Port Townsend culture. 

Happy hour 4:00 to 6:00 PM.

Open at noon every day.
21 and over.

 

2014 Port Townsend Events

Aug. 1-24
(weekends)
Shakespeare in the Park  
 
Aug. 16
UPTOWN STREET FAIR!
&
Kiwanis Classic Car Show

Aug. 21 
Main Street Concerts
 on the Dock

Aug. 28 
Main Street Concerts
 on the Dock

Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Summer Sidewalk Sale!

Sept. 5-7
Wooden Boat Festival

Sept. 6-7
Crafts by the Dock

Sept. 19-21
Port Townsend Film Festival

Sept. 29
Main Street Port Townsend Pub Crawl

Oct. 2
Main Street 
Girls' Night Out

Oct. 4-5
Kinetic Sculpture Race

Oct. 31
Main Street Downtown Trick or Treat and Parade

Nov. 28-29
Holiday Craft Sale

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

Dec. 6
Main Street Community Treelighting and Santa Visit

Dec. 13
Yuletide Salon
&
Christmas Tour of Victorian Homes

Dec. 22
Main Street Port Townsend Pub Crawl

Dec. 31

First Night Celebration


www.enjoypt.com
Thank You Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader, 2013 Tax Incentive Participant! 

The Port Townsend Main Street Program would like to acknowledge and thank all the participants in the 2013 Tax Incentive Program.



 

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