YOUR DISTRICT STAFF 
Here to serve you
645 Penn Street, Suite 505
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Office: 610-376-6424
Fax: 610-376-6912
Ambassador Direct: 484-955-0315
Chuck Broad, Executive Director, 610-376-6424, ext 22
charles.broad@downtownreading.com
Lynn Patton, Office Manager, 610-376-6424, ext 21
lynn.patton@downtownreading.com
Merle Cattani, Ambassador Mgr, 610-376-6424, ext 23
merle.cattani@downtownreading.com
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SERIES BEGINS
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH PENN SQUARE CENTER 6th & Penn Streets
Scotti Mann
Enjoy food from the following:
Chapman's Deli, Forrest Inn, Mi Casa Su Casa, Philly Pretzel Factory, Pig Pit, Perk up Truck & Twinkle & Pop Cupcakes
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Save the Date for Our 7th Anniversary Gala!
Saturday, September 8, 2012 | 5:30 - 10pm
Join us for a magical evening as you...
Twist and Twirl with artists in the Ceramics Studio and watch live demonstrations as you Quick Step through the Wood Sculpture Studio.
Waltz into the theatre to view MGM's legacy of musical film and then Groove
to the GoggleWorks Ballroom in Studio 238 for a glorious array of
hors d'oeuvres and toe-tapping entertainment by Reading's "Dancing with the Stars" and Fred Astaire Dance Studio.
Tango your way up to participate in our Cha Cha Ching live auction. Merengue down to the Cohen Gallery and feast on an elegant gourmet dinner by Boscov's Ala Carte Catering and enjoy live musical performances by Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance and the Yocum Institute for Arts Education.
Tickets are $125 and proceeds benefit GoggleWorks and our mission to nurture the arts, foster creativity, promote education & enrich the community. To order tickets, call 610.374.4600 or visit our website. Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets today!
Dancing with the Arts: Call for Artists! Be part of this very important fundraising event! GoggleWorks will happily accept up to two pieces of original art from artists wanting to support GoggleWorks Center for the Arts.
Works will be juried and award-winning art will be featured in the evening's live or silent auction. Prizes will also be awarded. Top Prize: $1,000 towards a GoggleWorks Studio Rental! Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity for exposure of your artwork! All submitted work will be displayed at GoggleWorks, listed in a Gala Program and images of the work will be featured on GoggleWorks' website.
Deadline to submit artwork in August 8. For more information, guidelines for submission and an entry form,please visit our website or call 610.374.4600, ext. 110.
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Christ Episcopal Church
and
Trinity Lutheran Church
Reading, PA
www.fallfestivalofthearts.org Fri., Sept. 7, 5:00-7:00 pm, Opening Reception Sat., Sept. 8 & 15 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm and Sun., Sept. 9 from 9:30 am-1:00 pm Trinity Lutheran Church 527 Washington Street, Reading
ART EXHIBIT AND EVENTS
Featured artists Fred Bacon and Annie Harlin join other talented members of Christ Episcopal Church and Trinity Lutheran Church in offering a fine representation of varied works. Join us to meet and greet fellow artists and art connoisseurs. Hors d'oeuvres and wine will be served at the opening reception.
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READING PAGODA
Pagoda Writers the 1st Saturday of the month from 1-3pm at the Pagoda. Their mission is to inspire writers [of all ages] and provide a creative writing experience through special speakers and workshop...all this is FREE!
9/6/12 - Thursday
7:00 - 9:00 pm (1st Thursday of the Month)
SUNSET AT THE PAGODA
Have dessert and coffee while listening to some music. The Pagoda Skyline Gift Shoppe will also be open for your shopping pleasure.
For more information call 610-655-2584 ~ readingpagoda.com or visit our facebook page "ReadingPagoda"
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 800 Penn Street Open every Friday
10:30 - 2:30
The summer season is in full swing at the Penn Street Market. Farmer vendors are bringing delicious local produce for your selection, including gorgeous red tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, radishes, zucchini, potatoes, watermelon, sweet corn, and much more. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a scrumptious cupcake from Weber's Cozy Corner, or some of their farm-fresh yogurt, cheese, or home-baked breads. Top off your visit to Penn Street Market with a cool, refreshing smoothy from the PerkUp Truck.
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The Teen Department at
The Reading Public Library
100 South Fifth Street
Reading, PA 19602 ~ 610-655-6350
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Sovereign Center
700 Penn Street
Reading, PA 19602
Thursday 9/6/12 7:30 pm
BARRY MANILOW
With worldwide sales of more than 80 million records, Barry Manilow's success is a benchmark in popular music. He is ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time, according to R&R and Billboard Magazines. Rolling Stone crowned him "a giant among entertainers... the showman of our generations," and Frank Sinatra summed up Manilow best when Ol' Blue Eyes told the British press, "He's next." Manilow's track record includes 47 top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
As recently as this past summer, Manilow entered the Billboard Charts at #7 with "15 Minutes," an album of all original material co-produced and co-written by Manilow. "15 Minutes" also crowned the internet charts at #1.
As part of the Manilow Music Project and The Reading Music Foundation, people may donate a gently used or new instrument to the Sovereign Center box office in exchange for a pair of tickets. Instruments will go to students in the Reading School District.
Saturday 9/8/12 7:00 pm
AMERICAN IDOL LIVE!
AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! gives fans the unique opportunity to be up close and personal with Idol finalists Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Elise Testone, Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Skylar Laine.
Saturday 9/15/12 8:00 am
LIVING PROOF LIVE FEATURING BETH MOORE AND TRAVIS COTTRELL
A perfect mix of biblically sound messages and worship from beloved teacher Beth Moore and worship leader Travis Cottrell. This fun, authentic ministry team prepares a unique message from God for each location for a fresh encounter with God.
Register by Phone: Call LifeWay Events Registration toll free at 800.254.2022 Register by Fax: Fax your information to: 615.251.3730 Register by Mail: Mail your information to: Living Proof Live P.O. Box 24001 Nashville, TN 37202
Registration for individuals is $65.00 per person. Registration for groups of 50+ attendees, purchased all at the same time is $60.00 per person. Groups of 50+ attendees, registered all at the same time will also receive reserved seating in the venue. There is no cancellation or transfer for group pricing.
ASL interpreting available for the deaf / hearing impaired registrants. Please ensure that when you register, you notify our customer service of this need.
Wristband(s) are mailed to each registering individual or group to be worn for admission to the event.
8:00 a.m. Doors Open
9:30 a.m. Event Begins
11:30 a.m. Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. Event Resumes
4:00 p.m. Event Concludes
Doors open 15 minutes early for attendees with special physical needs and one companion. Thursday 9/20/12 7:30 pm
CARRIE UNDERWOOD Underwood has sold more than 14 million albums with Some Hearts, 2007's Carnival Ride, and 2009's Play On. She's amassed 14 No. 1 singles, six of which she co-wrote, and became the first country artist in history and the only American Idol winner ever to achieve 10 No. 1 singles from their first two albums. Underwood currently leads the nominations for the upcoming CMT Music Awards with five. She is a five-time Grammy winner, a two-time Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, a three-time Country Music Association and ACM Female Vocalist winner, and a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry. Hunter Hayes, the multi-talented writer, musician, producer, and performer, is the only country artist to play every instrument, write/co-write every song, and co-produce his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. As the 2012 ACM New Artist of the Year nominee, Hunter has been touring and performing live for decades, most recently selling out venues across the US and Canada on his MOST WANTED headline tour. Friday 9/21/12 8:00 pm DAYGLOW DAYGLOW, "The World's Largest Paint Party," began in 2006 on college campuses in Florida. Since then, it has quickly taken the nation by storm by positioning itself as a one of a kind experience. Now, hundreds of thousands of people have witnessed this spectacular show that fuses high-energy music, art, dance, and PAINT into one mind blowing combination. Founded by Committee Entertainment, DAYGLOW is truly a unique, spectacular, and innovative show that you must experience to comprehend. Saturday 9/29/12 7:05 pm READING ROCKETS LACROSS vs. Jacksonville Bullies
For more information and season tickets, call 610-314-7323 or visit www.rocketslax.com
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 PARK SMART - A REMINDER FROM Reading Parking Authority
&
Reading Downtown
Improvement District Authority
WHEREVER YOU ARE - Lock your valuables in the trunk or take them with you. Don't tempt a thief by leaving your keys, cell phone, GPS unit, satellite radio, camera, sports bag, briefcase or purse in full view. If you take your valuables, no one else can.
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Do you know any shopping, dining, happenings, or other inside information you think would be appropriate for the D.I.D. "Downtown Digest" or If you are a new business or would like to receive our electronic version of the "Downtown Digest/Downtown Happenings" E-mail us at: info@downtownreading.com or please feel free to contact our office 610-376-6424
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Ambassadors Schedule
6:30 am - 11:00pm M-F 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Sat
Times are subject to change according to scheduled events
If you need to report a non-emergency incident or to arrange for an escort, call the Ambassador's cell phone 484-955-0315
ALL EMERGECY'S DIAL
911
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IN THE NEWS
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The board of directors of the Reading Downtown Improvement District Authority will be holding its public meeting on Monday, October 1st @ Noon. The meetings are held at the DID office, 645 Penn Street,
5th Floor.
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DOWNTOWN LIVE
Our BCTV show airs the 2nd Thursday of every month (September 13th) at 6:00 pm. It features interviews with restaurant owners, chefs and other business owners within the Downtown Improvement District and highlights upcoming events. The show is produced by Barbara Tarczynski and hosted by David Kersley. The show can be viewed on Comcast Channel 13 and Service Electric Cablevision Channel 19.
To view archived editions, click here
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DOWNTOWN / MAIN STREET PROGRAM
Promotion & Marketing Meeting
The Reading Downtown Improvement District Authority together with the Main Street Program conduct meetings to promote Downtown Reading. These meeting take place on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:45 am. The meetings are open to anyone interested in promoting downtown reading. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18th at the Outside In - 601 Penn Street, 2nd floor.
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DOWNTOWN DINING
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4th & Penn Street Cafe Restaurant
(Formerly Batista)
400 Penn Street
610-478-4077
6th Street Deli
34 N. 6th Street
610-927-5423
Aashiyana Indian Cuisine
16 S 4th Street
610-736-0843
Abraham Lincoln Hotel
Like us on FaceBook
100 N. Fifth Street
610-372-3700
American Coffee House
601 Penn Street
610-374-9385
American Coffee House
450 Penn Street
610-685-0802
Boston House
950 Penn Street
610-373-8831
Café 631
631 Washington Street
610-685-5905
Callowhill Café
134 N. 5th Street, 1st floor
610-736-0209
Crown Chicken
533 Penn Street
610-750-5957
Crystal Palace
56 S 6th Street
610-373-9174
Dainty's
438 Walnut Street
484-794-2375
Dan's Restaurant
11th & Penn Street
610-373-2075
DeCarlo's Bar & Grill
240 Penn Street
610-378-8121
Domino's Pizza
310 Penn Street
610-376-8501
Forest Inn
904 Penn Street
610-372-4421
Galley Restaurant
154 N 6th Street
610-374-7207
Golden Bowl
850 Penn Street
610-371-8680
High Level
1034 Penn Street
610-743-5997
Hong Thanh
22 N 6th Street
610-374-0434
Hunan
334 Penn Street
610-376-8088
Italian & French
Pastry Shop
16 N 6th Street
610-376-9901
Italian Village
46-48 N. 6th Street
610-750-7416
484-706-6412
Judy's on Cherry
332 Cherry Street
610-374-8511
L' Arte della Vita
5th & Washington Street
610-372-3700
Maria's Restaurant & Lounge
408 Penn Street
610-375-7922
Marvel Ranch
359 Penn Street
610-373-7141
Mezcal's
150 N 6th Street
610-685-5272
Mi Casa Su Casa
Like us on FaceBook
"Open Mic" 1st Saturday
of the Month
320 Penn Street
610-375-1161
Off the Avenue Cafe Downtown
Outside In Restaurant & Bar
601 Penn Street, 2nd Fl
610-478-1919
Panevino Italian Restaurant
Like us on FaceBook
25 N. Second Street
Suite 5
610-376-1101
Pauline's Soups
501 Penn Street
610-375-6055
Peanut Bar
332 Penn Street
610-376-8500
Penn Street Tavern
220 Penn Street
610-208-0202
Philly Pretzel Factory
500 Penn Street
610-478-1790
Quiznos
645 Penn Street
610-288-3085
Russo Pizza
527 Penn Street
610-375-8030
Sandi's Salads
401 Penn Street
610-372-0166
Scalia's
555 Penn Street
610-373-7310
Speckled Hen
30 S 4th Street
610-685-8511
Subway
549 Penn Street
610-374-9290
Tweety's Fried Chicken
62 South 6th Street
610-898-4101
570-238-4633
Ugly Oyster
21 S 5th Street
610-373-6791
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