Downtown Visions released the Downtown Wilmington App, a one stop shop for all the happenings in Downtown Wilmington, DE.
We have some truly great business owners in Downtown Wilmington who go out of their way to create unique events for our community.
This Sunday from 11:00 until 4:00, Poppycock Tattoo is holding the 5ht annual Wilmo-a-Go-Go Car Show in Wilmington.
This event features great rockabily music, mustache contests, classic cars, and much more.
You can learn more by clicking here.
I hope to see you there.
Marty
Downtown Wilmington is the place to be this weekend for cyclists, fans of cycling, and anyone who wants to enjoy a great time.
The ninth annual Wilmington Grand Prix gets started Friday with time trials at Brandywine Park, followed by a race all over the Downtown area on Saturday, and the Governor's ride on Sunday.
Click Here to get all of the details and find out where you can join in the fun.
I hope to see you at the Grand Prix!
Marty
Ever since the weather started getting warmer, I've been approached by many people wanting to know when the Downtown Wilmington Farmers Market was going to start up for the season.
I'm very pleased to say that we're getting things started this Wednesday - and you might want to come out at noon to learn more about some special events we have planned for this Summer.
Also, here's my friend Tucker Casey talking about the great successes we're enjoying with the Farmers Market:
I hope to see you at the Farmers Market!
Marty
P.S. Here's the official press release...
For Immediate Release
Grand Opening Downtown Wilmington Farmers Market Rodney Square May 13th, 12:00 PM
Join Mayor Dennis P. Williams, Downtown Visions Director Marty Hageman and local officials as we kick off a bigger and better Farmer's Market.
Great things are happening in Downtown Wilmington with a host of events planned throughout the Summer. Join us for a special announcement!
Wilmington, DE May 11, 2015 – On Wednesday May 13th at 12:00 PM, Downtown Visions celebrates the 2015 Grand Opening of the Downtown Farmer’s Market at Rodney Square.
The 2015 season of the Downtown Wilmington Farmers Market at Rodney Square operates every Wednesday, rain or shine, through October 14th from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, except for June 17th for the Jazz Fest. Join us every Wednesday in beautiful Rodney Square, between 10th & 11th Streets and Market & King Streets. Centrally located, Rodney Square has been the center of great events such as the annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival and is the perfect setting for the Farmers Market. The Square comes to life each Wednesday beneath the statue of Caesar Rodney, for whom the park is named. The Farmers Market offers an array of the freshest local produce, plants, herbs and cut flowers, a large assortment of beautiful handmade and other items, including arts and crafts, unique jewelry and delicious home baked goods. Stroll the Square and then relax under an umbrella at one the many café tables. The food truck craze has come to Rodney Square with a number of new offerings like I Don’t Give A Fork and The Wildwich and market favorites KaPow and KOI On the Go. Enjoy a delicious lunch while listening to a variety of free live entertainment.
We also have many new events like Summer In The City that will be kicking off soon in Rodney Square and H.B. DuPont Park that will feature music, food trucks and lunch seating open to the public. To learn more about all these events go to our website,dtv.geocentriclabs.net or follow us on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/downtownwilmingtonde.
The Downtown Wilmington Farmers Market is produced by Downtown Visions, a private, non-profit company which manages Wilmington's Downtown Business Improvement District in conjunction with the City of Wilmington. Downtown Visions is dedicated to the goal of a more vital, vibrant Downtown for all.
For more information contact Marty Hageman at mhageman@downtownvisions.org or call 425-5370
Today's News Journal has a great story about 231 luxury apartments coming to Downtown Wilmington.
Here's some excerpts:
Spread over two high-rise buildings, the Residences at Midtown Park will take over the former sites of Mid-Town Parking Garage, Ninth Street Books and other retail stores. The development will occupy most of the block bounded by Ninth, Orange, Eighth and Shipley streets
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downtown supporters hope the creative district, a 25-block area bounded by Fourth, Ninth, Market and Washington streets will increase the city's tax base, foster a built-in audience for more than 50 cultural institutions in the wider area, reduce crime and create jobs.
Click Here to read the article.
I am thrilled that more people are going to have the opportunity to live in our Downtown and enjoy all we have to offer in arts and entertainment!
Marty
Inspirational, engaging, and entertaining are just a few of the words used to describe Ignite Wilmington VII - held at World Cafe Live at the Queen on April 22.
Presenters covered everything from growing positive aspects of our community to using marketing tools to improve your dating life.
Thanks to Ivan Thomas, we have video of the presentations - I encourage you to check this out.
Marty
