The Downtown Advantage Weekly Newsletter
 
Mar 14, 2016  
Downtown Art Crawl on Friday, March 18!
Four opportunities to step inside Central Minnesota's art world.  Over 30 venues participate, presenting local artists and artwork, offering the opportunity to meet and discuss art, bringing a truly amazing artistic experience.  The Art Crawl spans across Downtown.

Featuring along St. Germain:

Falcon National Bank: Hannah Anderson, High Tides Dyes, Squire Blossom Uniques, Jessi Robin, Minnesota Dance Ensemble
Jules' Bistro:  Kayla Gehrls
La Petite Boutique:  Eve & Gary Wallinga
Fiddlestix Children's Boutique:  Allyson Klenke
Mantra Salon & Spa:  Dan Ploof, Christopher Schuldt, Susan Dean
912 Regency Plaza: Christy Dickinson, Jacob Smith
Paramount Gallery St. Germain Willicey Tynes
Central Perk:  Epic by Nature Farm, Jane Smalleyk
Paramount Studio C: Laura Ruprecht, Katie Ruprecht-Wittrock, Louis Wittrock III
Paramount Gift Shop: Lou Tollefson
Loft Salon & Spa

Spice of Life Tea Shop:  Ken Ramler, Kenneth Ferber
Bloom:  Michael Phillips
White Horse:  SCSU students
Rush Boutique:  Rick Brix
Pickled Loon
Bumbledee'sChuck Norwood
StudioJeff: 
Paddy's Game Shop:  John Scott
St. Cloud Metro Bus
Sara Williams, Sharon Lees
Book's Revisited
St. Cloud Floral
Courtyard Marriott

Featuring along 7th Avenue:

Bachman Jewelers Judy Grooters
Kohinoor:  Trista Kolle
Capital One Cafe:
  Steve & Amy Zapf, Zach Meilman, John Carter, Nathan Lewis
Konrad's
The Paper Collector: 
Mamie Falk

Featuring along 6th Avenue:

Cream City Tatoo:  Kao Lee Thao  

Featuring along 5th Avenue:

Veranda Lounge:  Ryan Schepp, John Scott
Quarks American Bento:  Esther Ringsmuth

DTC MEMBERS

In This Issue
Art Crawl
Open Sundays Starting April
Call for Art
Earthday
News, Announcements
Available Properties
Downtown for Kids!
Now Open Sundays!
Whether you're on a mission for something very specific or you have that moment of shopping serendipity in an unexpected place, antiquing can be both a pursuit and a surprise. 

Bumbledee's and Rusty Pick are excited to announce that as of April 1st, they will be open 7 days
a week!  You will be able to find vintage, collectibles, classics, repurposed design, architectural salvage, mantiques, local art....       
Call for Art
Sculpture Walk St. Cloud is seeking artists for a year-long outdoor exhibit.  Up to 12 pieces will be selected and sited in and around the core of the community.  The deadline for submissions is April 11th.  For more info, contact Jennifer Penzkover at 320.650.3148 or Cindy Hawker at 320.257.3116. 

Earthday is Coming Up Soon
 
Friday, April 15 
11am - 8pm       Capital One Packet Pickup
noon - 8pm        Health & Fitness Expo
2pm - 7pm         BLEND Kids' Expo
6pm                  BLEND 1K Kids' Run
6:30pm              St. Cloud Subaru Run/Walk 5K
6:30pm              Granite Equity Partners 5K
                         Corp. Challenge  
Saturday, April 16
8:30am            SCHEELS Half Marathon
8:30am            SCHEELS Half Marathon Relay
9:30am            El-Jay Plumbing & Heating Post-Race Party
10:30am          Capital One Awards 

REGISTER  
News, Announcements & Events
Bernick Family Foundation Awards $100,000
$25,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of CM will help fund the new Roosevelt Club gymnasium in St. Cloud;
$25,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Barron County, WI to offer a Science Series and STEM programs for students in that region;
$15,000 to Life House in Duluth to help students who are homeless and on the street;
$18,000 to City of New London for their Mill Pond Music Trail enhancements;
$12,000 to Boyd & Girls Club of Bemidji area for a Triple Play program which teaches youth and their families to be healthy in food choices, exercise and live a healthy lifestyle;
$5,000 to Kinship Partners to expand youth mentoring in the Staples, Mottley and Crosby area.   

River's Edge - Larger Upcoming Events

Pool & Dart Tournament, March 17   LEARN MORE
28th Annual SCTCC Job Fair, March 29    LEARN MORE
Everything on Wheels, April 1-2    LEARN MORE
First Steps Baby Expo, April 16    LEARN MORE

 
Summer Camps at Paramount VAC   
The PVAC is excited to announce its 2016 Summer Art Camp series (during July and August) for kids ages 4-17.  Call 320.257.5928 to learn more and sign up.  
 
2016 Art Crawl Dates 
Four opportunities to step inside Central Minnesota's art world.  Over 35 venues participate, presenting local artists and artwork, offering the opportunity to meet and discuss art, bringing a truly amazing artistic experience.  The Art Crawl spans across Downtown.  Mark your calendars.   
Friday, March 18, 5-9 pm 
Friday, June 10, 5-9 pm 
Friday, August 12, 3-9 pm 
Friday, November 4, 5-9 pm

Bremer Bank Adds Lesley Stewart at Business Banking VP    Lesley Steward comes to Bremer with more than 20 years of financial services experiene.  She recently completed the Wells Fargo College of Commercial Credit program; has a bachelor's degree from SCSU. 

Wells Fargo Ride, Roll n'Run, Saturday, May 14 @ 8:30am 
This is a family-friendly event where participants get to choose whether they want to rollerblade, bike or run.  There will be both 5-mile and 2-mile
options.   This is part of the Bernick's family fitness series.  

DAYTA University Single Sessions Offered
Each Single Session reviews an individual topic provided during the breakout session times at the full-day DAYTA U seminar.  
  
Available Properties List
The DTC keeps an inventory of available buildings for lease or sale.  If you are interested in relocating, expanding or starting a business and think Downtown is an option, please contact Pegg at 320.257.8600.  


Featured Property at 129 7th Ave S
Restaurant Space Available
  • $18 psf NNN
  • 2,700 SF available located in a single-story masonry construction building
  • Huge public parking lot plus 2 on-site parking stalls
  • Near Capital One, Paramount Theatre, Stearns County Government Center, Herberger's, SCSU, Model College and Grandstay Suites
  • High traffic counts >32,500
  • Also suitable for office or retail

Contact Jim Pflepsen or Kate Hanson at 320.253.0333 

Downtown....Adventures For Kids!
Take the kids on a Downtown adventure.  Explore the different attractions and destinations, and post your journey on Facebook.  Your adventure could begin in a number of places.

* Visit the MN Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame
* Visit the nature mural in the River's Edge
* Skip through the skyway
* Take a walk along the Mississippi River behind the River's Edge
* Climb on the Granite Trio
* Do a little shopping
* Take in a bite to eat
* Stop by Books Revisited
* Attend a Summer camp at the Paramount Arts Center
* Ride you bikes to Downtown
* Stop for ice cream at Central Perk
* Shop at Fiddlestix
* Take in some of the water activities at Lake George
* Sign them up for ARTivities Days during Spring break
* Grab lunch and have a picnic at Lake George
* Visit the St. Cloud Public Library
* Kids' Caricatures (free), Noon - 2pm on Saturday's at Quarks
* Watch the celebrities on the radio at Leighton Broadcasting
* Visit the Law Enforcement Center to see the old pictures
* Visit the Historic Court House (where Mighty Ducks was filmed)
* Rollerblade around Lake George
* Have a pool party at Courtyard Marriott or Kelly Inn
* Play games at Paddy's Game Shop
* Get a firefighter helmet at Firehouse Subs
* Ride the old-time Trolley during Summertime by George
* Audition for a play
* See the Granite City Days and the Winter Nights & Lights Parade
* Get pampered at one of the many salons
* Have them help you select fresh produce at the Farmers Market
* Learn how to dance at StudioJeff's

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2016 Executive Comm:
Lisa Ellis, Vice Chair
Gail Ruhland, Treasurer
Sonja Gidlow, Secretary
Penny White, At-Large
Tami DeLand, Past Chair
 
DTC Members Host Business After Hours

Tuesday, April 12, 4:30 - 6:30 @ Kelly Inn, Boser & Indigo Signworks

Tuesday, June 7, 4:30 - 6:30 @ Bernick's

Thursday, July 14, 4:30 - 6:30 @ D.J. Bitzan Jewelers

Tuesday, August 9, 4:30 - 6:30 @ Courtyard Marriott

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