What's Happening in Uptown Westerville




 May  2008
In this issue from the creators of the Original Uptown Website     Forward this to friends by sending them this page! ("http://www.uptownmerchants.com/linkpages/uwlatestnewsletter.html">

Sign up now for  Summer Camps at The Uptown Gallery (202) - children's theatre, visual arts and Young Rembrandts. Ask for a coupon - and save! Summer Camps begin at $45 to $95!   (3 to 5 day camps)

  • Think Pink
  • Press in Uptown
  • Farmers Market
  • Summer Calendar of Events in and around UPTOWN!



Think Pink - aka The Pink Flamingo Festival- May 18th, 12-5pm.
Think Pink Map

Sunday, May 18th      12 to  5 PM

Come to Uptown, help us usher in Spring/Summer with our
2nd Pink Flamingo Festival. 
Enjoy a walkabout in Uptown, street vendors and
many Uptown Stores will be open.


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Uptown is in the NEWS AGAIN:)  In just the past few months, we are please to note that we have receive attention  from  many of the local papers - SNP, This Week, Columbus Dispatch, Columbus Alive, Westerville Magazine, and the Daily Reporter.  UPTOWN is ALIVE!  15 articles since January.  If you know of others email

Click here for these recent articles and others:
Artist honored with community service award
* Uptown advocate and public art organizer Renee Kropat wins Rotary's A. Monroe Courtright Award.
By BRET LIEBENDORFER,
Westerville News and Public Opinion
Published: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 9:32 AM EDT

Window Shopping - Design of the times (AmyD in Java Central)
By Brittany Kress, Columbus Alive, May 2008

Wednesday farmers market starting third year in Uptown
By BRET LIEBENDORFER,  Westerville News and Public Opinion
Published: Wednesday, April 30, 2008

YES THE Uptown Farmers Market  IS HERE

Farmers Market

Every Wednesday through out this SUMMER and early FALL - 3-6pm!   Information on what's/who's and how to be a part of this annual UPTOWN Staple  can be found at www.uptownfarmersmarket.com.  ENJOY!

Upcoming Fun in the Sun Events in or near Uptown

May
23 - Fourth Friday - Back to Nature - WVCB, www.visitwesterville.org

June:
Adopt a Piece of Art - display and sale of Gallery member artists - June 4 - 28th (John Daniels, Kathryn Smithson, Edward Green, Cheryl Kneisley and others.)  Open during normal hours and on Fourth Friday 6-9pm.
Gallery 202, 38 N. State St., 614-890-8202  www.gallery202online.com

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 25, 29 Summer Concert Series and/or Family Concert Series at Alum Creek Park.  Sponsored by Westerville Park and Recreation Department. 614-901-6500.

Wild Women

June 18 - Wild Women Wander Westerville.  6-8pm.  Visit 8 stores, receive a special gift and then come for a party at Gallery 202, 38 N. State St., Westerville at 8pm. Limited number - Advance tickets only $5.  Limited number.  Live music and refreshments. 614-890-8202  www.gallery202online.com

Due to the success of this event, we have designed a special Tee Shirt for our Wild Women.

Help us choose the Wild Women Tee Shirt Color:  Email us with your color choice.  Pale Yellow, Pink, Light Khaki, Baby Blue ? Give us your preference.     Pre order a T shirt ($15) by emailing us your size and color preference.    Email us!

June 27th - WVCB Fourth Friday, www.visitwesterville.org

July:
Passages: What's your next game plan.  Women artists creating art from game boards on the theme of What's Your Next Game Plan.  Ramona Moon, Connie Wood, Kriss Galloway, Renee Kropat and others.  July 2- 26, normal hours and open on Fourth Friday. 
Gallery 202, 38 N. State St., 614-890-8202  www.gallery202online.com

150th Celebration

July 2-6 - Celebrate Westerville: 150 Years of Excellence, Independence Week Celebration-Ohio Chautauqua.  week-long 2008 Ohio Chautaqua festivities, bringing Ohio history to life by actors who impersonate historical figures.  614-794-0401 or
www.celebratewesterville.org

July 4- Rotary Fourth of July Parade and Activities - 8am, 5K Run or Walk, 9:30am Rotary Kids Fun Run, Alum Creek Park. 1:30pm 4th of July Parade, 10pm Fireworks Display. www.rotaryclubofwesterville.org

July 9, 13, 20, 23, 27, 30
Summer Concert Series and/or Family Concert Series at Alum Creek Park.  Sponsored by Westerville Park and Recreation Department. 614-901-6500.

July 12-13th -  Westerville Music and Arts Festival- Heritage Park, corner of Cleveland and Main Street.  Sponsored by the Westerville Chamber  www.westervillechamber.com

July 25th;  WVCB Fourth Friday,
www.visitwesterville.org

Cheryl Kneisley 

August:
August 1-29,  Special Underwater Exhibit by Cheryl Kneisley, Artist Reception August 9, 6-9pm. Open to Public, Gallery 202, 38 N. State St., 614-890-8202  www.gallery202online.com

August 2 - Under the Sea Kids Day - Art and Craft learning experience Saturday  10-12pm,  and Underwater Photography and Ocean Workshop 1-3pm ages 10-adult, $1. Gallery 202, 38 N. State St., 614-890-8202  www.gallery202online.com

August 13 - Artist Discussion of Underwater Photography and Diving, 6-9pm - Open to the public.  Gallery 202, 38 N. State St., 614-890-8202  www.gallery202online.com

August - 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 24 - Summer Concert Series and/or Family Concert Series at Alum Creek Park.  Sponsored by Westerville Park and Recreation Department. 614-901-6500.

August 22 - WVCB Fourth Friday - Dogs Days of Westerville  
www.visitwesterville.org

August 31 - Celebrate Westerville: 150 Years of Excellence Labor Day Weekend Celebration. -  community picnic, historic tours, a classic car show and more! www.celebratewesterville.org

 
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