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DOWNTOWN NEWARK'S 2010 EVENTS CALENDAR
For further information, please call (302) 366-7030
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DOWNTOWN
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| Downtown Newark Partnership Newsletter |
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| September E-News |
September 1, 2010 |
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Join us as we celebrate September -- one of our favorite months of the year in downtown Newark! Newark comes alive in the fall with the hustle and bustle of getting back to business after a long, hot summer. The promotions and activities that downtown offers combine with the convenience and charm of the hip and walkable downtown to enhance the pleasure of your downtown Newark experience.
There is so much going on downtown, it's hard, even for us, to keep track. September is host to Newark Community Day, the Fall Harvest Festival, and the Newark Film Festival.
We promise that this moth will be fun. It is filled with new energy, new faces and welcomes new places, but the same downtown Newark charm and traditions hold true.
Mark your calendar now for this busy month of events, so you do not miss a thing!
In addition, with UD back in session a whole host of cultural, athletic and educational opportunities are available that may not be listed here. You may wish to consult udel.edu for more information on them.
Sincerely,
Downtown Newark Partnership
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Main Street Mile
Guest Bartenders Event
Thursday, September 9
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Marriott at University of Delaware
400 David Hollowell Drive
Paco the K-9 police officer has recently been diagnosed with Bi-lateral Hip Dysplasia, which means he can be in a lot of pain if overly exerted. His retirement potential is high and right now there is not enough money in the Newark Police Department's K-9 Unit fund to purchase, train and house a new K-9.
The K-9 Unit relies on the support from the Main Street Mile fund raiser every year. Currently, the fund is at approximately $5,000. The annual Main Street Mile is important because it helps pay for continued training and certifications for the K-9 and its handler. With Paco's retirement looming, the fund raiser has become even more important since the initial cost of a K-9 is approximately $10,000 with an additional one time cost of about $1,000 for kennel set-up at the handler's home. Other incidentals cost approximately $1,500 a year. Veterinary care is donated by a local veterinarian.
The event is free and open to the public. Guests will get the chance to meet Paco and listen to some great music by the Gas House Gorillas - a primo jump blues band with an amazing rhythm section, awesome sax playing, fabulous guitar, a killer frontman, and fantastic songs. The band has the ability to cross over from jump blues to swing to rock and back again.
Familiar faces from Newark's community will be on hand serving drinks and doing what it takes to receive a generous tip since all tips go to the Newark Police K-9 Fund. Guest bartenders include:
Mayor Vance Funk
Newark City Councilman Paul Pomeroy
Lisa Hatfield, Newark Alderman
Bill Sullivan, General Manager, Courtyard Newark at UD
Bob Ashby, Owner of Deer Park Tavern
Fred McMinds, Owner of The Benefit Group LLC
Charlie Tomlinson, Associate Publisher, Delaware Today
Nic DeCaire, Owner of Fusion Fitness
Maureen Feeney-Roser, DNP Administrator and
Assistant Director of Planning and Development
The fourth annual Main Street Mile is hosted by the Downtown Newark Partnership (DNP) on Saturday, October 2nd at 8:00 a.m. The USAT&F and RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) sanctioned race, which benefits the Newark Police Department's K-9 Unit and the DNP begins at the McDonald's traffic circle on Main Street at 8:00 a.m. and finishes minutes later at the Deer Park Tavern. Elite runners from around the region compete for top prize money to be awarded to the first male to break 4:00 minute mile and the first female to break 4:40 minute mile.
The Elite Runner Division (males that run sub 5:20 minute mile and females that run sub 6:00 minute mile) winners qualify for cash prizes up to $300 awarded for first through tenth place. Other divisions' winners will receive trophies, medals and downtown gift certificates. Prizes will be awarded for the top male and female finishers in the following age categories: 13 & under; 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69 and 70+. There will also be a master's prize, which will be awarded to the top male and female runner in each category.
Runners are treated to a brunch hosted by the Deer Park Tavern at 108 West Main Street, immediately following the last race.
The Main Street Mile is sponsored by the Downtown Newark Partnership, Newark Police Department, Fusion Fitness Center, Deer Park Tavern, New Balance, Races2Run.com, and RRCA.
To register for the Main Street Mile, runners should visit www.fusionfitnesscenter.com or www.active.com. Pre-registration: $18 through September 29 - everyone who pre-registers receives a Main Street Mile t-shirt. Day of race registration will be held from 7:00 a.m.-7:45 a.m. at Fusion Fitness in Market East Plaza. Day of race registration: $22 after September 29 through day of race.
For more information, please visit www.fusionfitnesscenter.com. |
Fall Harvest Festival
Sunday, September 12
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Market East Plaza on Main Street
Celebrate the bounty of the fall season at the Fall Harvest Festival. The family (and pet) friendly, outdoor event includes the usual variety of fresh local foods, plants and crafts available at the Co-op Farmers Market as well as live music from local artists, children's activities, cooking demonstrations, local green organizations and more! All activities are open to the public. For more information visit the Newark Natural Foods website.
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Newark's Community Day is the area's premier fall festival! There is fun for the entire family on Sunday, September 19th from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Rain date September 26th). The University of Delaware Green provides the perfect outdoor venue for local musicians, fine arts and local crafters. Main Street is open for business if you need to beat the heat. Stay and have a nice, relaxed lunch or dinner and stop in some of our hidden treasures for some great shopping!!
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 It's Easy to Park Downtown
Shop or patronize your favorite downtown business and get your parking validated! Check the list of over 50 downtown businesses that validate your parking when you park in a Municipal Lot! The Merchant Validated Parking list is constantly being updated with new businesses, so make sure you check back frequently!
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More Live Entertainment
at this September's Friends of Newark Coffeehouse-
Mocha, Music & More
September 17th from 7:30 to 9:30 PM
at Adria Cafe
in the Newark Shopping Center
featuring:
Spoken Word:
Billie Travalini- local poet
Music
Sarah Flynn- singer/songwriter/guitarist
& more music from the
Delaware Accordion Club
September's door prize from a local Main Street business-
Rainbow Books & Music
Mocha, Music & More is free & open to the public and
is part of Friends of Newark's efforts to build community in Newark
by supporting local creativity on Main Street.
Free parking available in the Newark Shopping Center
For more information, contact davidr41@hotmail.com |
Newark Film Festival
September 23-30
Newark Cinema Center 3
In its sixth year, the Newark Film Festival will feature twenty independent documentary films nationally released and six local independent documentary films. Each of the local films will have a premier hosted by their filmmaker. The festival's opening night is September 23 and runs through September 30 at the Cinema Center 3 in the Newark Shopping Center. Several films drew record attendance last year and called for encore screenings at the Delaware Art Museum's Newark Film Festival: DAM Best of the Fest (Oct 1 - 3). More than 5,000 people saw at least one film during the film festival last year, so get your tickets right away. Tickets are $9.00 for the general admission and $7 for students and seniors. There will be $5 tickets available for off-peak morning and afternoon show times. An all-festival pass is $99 (or $75 if purchased before September 15). Many local downtown businesses have graciously sponsored this event. For more information, go to www.newarkfilmfest.com.
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September Art Loop
Sponsored by the Newark Arts Alliance
Artwork will be displayed throughout September, 2010
MAIN STREET SHOPS
"Doris Crowley Retrospective"
Mixed media show by Doris Crowley. September 7- October 9th.
Opening reception: Friday, Sept. 10, 6-8pm
Newark Arts Alliance at 276 E. Main St., Suite 102, Market East Plaza
Laura Tuttle
"Floral Designs" · Newark Natural Foods · 368-5894
Donna Holmberg
"Photography Florals" · Adria Café · 266-6311 · Open only on weekends
Kathy Tanner
"Nature Flowers" · The Cereal Bowl · 737-4001
Frances Hart
Watercolor: still life and florals · Hardcastle Gallery · 738-5003
David Trout
Oils: "Representational with an Impressionistic Flair" · Sinclair's Café
368-7755 · Open daily until 2pm
Lauren Christi and Stephanie Ziegler
"Hamsa Hand and the Evil Eye, when worn, protects you"
Gecko Fashions · 456-1929
Daryl Joseph Althouse
Mixed Media · Cucina di Napoli · 738-0373
Emily Reed
"Nature and Venice:" mixed media birds, landscapes,
scenes from Venice, Italy · Caffé Gelato · 738-5811
Samuel Coppola
"Renderings from Italian Renaissance Era:" scenic landscapes and
wildlife depictions · Brewed Awakenings · 562-7567
John Sarmousakis
Photographs · Municipal Building, 220 Elkton Rd. 366-7000
Carolyn Saunders · Photography:" People in
Delaware that are Important to Her"
Laura Oliver · Photography:" Animals of Africa, Hot Air Balloons,
Flowers, Fireworks" American Spirit Credit Union · 1110 Elkton Rd., 738-4515
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New Ark Chorale Auditions
The New Ark Chorale announces auditions for the 2010-2011 concert season. There are openings in all sections. The ensemble rehearses on Tuesday evenings and presents 6-7 concerts each season. Auditions will consist of singing a solo selection and the opportunity to demonstrate sight-reading skills. Contact Music Director Dr. Michael Larkin at 302.475.5658 or email mlarksing@aol.com to arrange an audition time.
www.newarkchorale.org
Wilmington Children's Chorus Auditions
WCC, known as the Singing Ambassadors of Wilmington, will be auditioning male & female singers ages 8 to 18. This chorus is tuition-free for all members and has ensembles for singers from beginnger to advanced ability. Audition dates are Saturday, September 11; Sunday, September 12 & Wednesday, September 15 at First & Central Presbyterian Church, 1101 N. Market Street in Wilmington. Audition appointments can be made by calling 302.762.3637. Visit their website to download audition materials.
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Adult tickets $25 * Children tickets $10
Participating Newark Businesses:
Clothes in the Past Lane Boutique
Gloss Salon & Spa
Formal Affairs
The Flip Flop Shops
Newark Natural Foods
Hardcastles
T'Licious
Delaware Book Exchange
Caffe Gelato
Village Imports
This event supports Nemours Center for Childhood Cancer Research.
The main event is a fashion show with children who are cancer survivors ages 3-18.
tickets are available at:
Clothes in the Past Lane, 56 East Main Street 302-369-1960
Gloss Salon & Spa 276 East Main Street 302-737-8080,
or at the door of the event.
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Sunday, October 3, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Old College Lawn
Guests of this year's Taste of Newark will enjoy the usual culinary delights of more than 45 Newark restaurants accompanied by the finest area wine distributors. The variety and selection of great food and drink continues to be unsurpassed. The spirit of competition generated among the City's excellent restaurants will bring its chefs to their highest levels!This year's event welcomes Newark newcomers Mojo Main, Groucho's Deli, Cheeburger Cheeburger, Mediterranean Grille, and Catherine Rooney's. Familiar faces such as Caffe Gelato, Pinang, Ali Baba, Homegrown Café and over 35 others will also be showcasing their restaurants.
Battle of the Chefs
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Last year's Newark Battle of the Chefs winner, Eric Aber of Homegrown Café, will defend his title against five talented Newark chefs. The restaurant chefs are subjected to an "Iron Chef" style competition in which they will battle it out with one hour to concoct two different dishes using the secret ingredient. The competitors are:
Eric Aber - Homegrown Café
Peter Shade - Klondike Kate's
Erin Finnegan - Kildare's Irish Pub
Pamela Roman - Pamela's Gourmet
Danny Profita - Caffe Gelato
Joseph DiGregorio - Vita Nova Restaurant
This year's Taste of Newark takes place on Sunday, October 3rd from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. on the picturesque Old College Lawn, UD Main Campus. The very special and popular event hosts more than 1,000 attendees under its white tents. Each person will receive a commemorative wine glass and menu book containing the chefs' menus!
Tickets are now on sale for $40 and can be purchased at the Taste of Newark office, 273 East Main Street and in the City's Planning and Development Department, 220 Elkton Road. On the day of the event there will be a limited number of tickets available for $50. For more information call 368-2561 x 12.
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It's Easy to Park Downtown
Shop or patronize your favorite downtown business and get your parking validated! Check the list of over 50 downtown businesses that validate your parking when you park in a Municipal Lot! The Merchant Validated Parking list is constantly being updated with new businesses, so make sure you check back frequently!
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Eat!
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DOWNTOWN
NEWARK
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