First Fridays in downtown Goshen

On the First Friday of every month - throughout the year - businesses, artists, and entertainers throw a party in downtown Goshen. Hours are generally from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This month:

Friday, June 1, 2012

Sweet Summer Kick-off

A celebration of summer! First Fridays kicks-off a 5th year of downtown entertainment and shopping!

Chalk the Walk • Kids and Youth (through grade 12) are invited to share their artistic talent on downtown sidewalks. Chalk will be provided. Register at the courthouse lawn. Note: In the event of rain, Chalk the Walk will be cancelled.

Thanks to June First Fridays sponsors
Boling Vision Center       Doug's Alignment


  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Kids activities
Where/When
Description

Anne McCue Concert
Courthouse Stage
Jun 1, 8-9:30pm

The First Fridays Outdoor Summer Music Series begins on the Courthouse Lawn!

Anne McCue is an alternative country singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer from Australia.

She was voted the Roots Music Association's Folk Artist of the Year in 2008, performed in a Jimi Hendrix tribute at the 2007 International Guitar Festival and was included in the Four Decades of Folk Rock box set alongside Bob Dylan and Wilco. She has played in concert halls all over the world including the Sydney Opera House.

Find out more about Anne McCue on her web site annemccue.com


 
This event is sponsored by the Goshen Parks and Recreation Department

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Rain Barrel Benefit Auction
First Fridays Main Stage (East Washington Street between Main and the alley)
Jun 1, 6-6:30pm

4th Annual ERRA Rain Barrel Auction

Join us in improving Elkhart River water quality by purchasing a rain barrel. Rain barrels allow you to reduce storm water runoff to the river by collecting rainwater. You can then water your flowers or vegetables during dry weather; and beautifying your yard as you conserve water and protect the river!

The auction begins at 6 p.m. on the Main First Fridays Stage (East Washington, between Main and 5th Streets) and continue until all the barrels are gone!

Proceeds benefit the artists who paint each barrel and support ERRA's (Elkhart River Restoration Association) efforts to remove sediment from the Goshen Dam Pond. Restoring the dam pond to its original dimensions will improve fish habitat and recreational opportunities and allow sediment from upstream to be trapped behind the dam again.

Thanks to Maple City Collision for coating all barrels!

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Open Mic Night
114 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Jun 1, 7-9

Join us for Open Mic Night at Gaining Grounds!  The music will start at 7:00 and go until we close.  All ages and talent levels are welcome!

Hosted by: Gaining Grounds Coffee House

Yogathon FUNdraiser
Outside on Washington Street (East of Main St.)
Jun 1, 5-8:30pm

ANNUAL SPACIOUS HEART YOGA FUNDRAISER!!

This marks the 4th year for this special event. Come and join in or show your support as we complete 108 sun salutations to raise money for the SHY Scholarship Fund which provides monies to anyone who has the desire to study yoga, but is not financially able at this time.

The fund has assisted over 25 people in the past 3 years!

Help us to Spread the Love in 2012-2013.

Hosted by: Spacious Heart Yoga
Where/When
Description

Downtown Goshen Inc.
Courthouse Lawn (along Lincoln Avenue)
Jun 1, 5-9

Food Court
This month's food court vendors include:

J&K Egg Rolls:
- egg rolls, fried rice, sweet 'n' sour chicken

Goshen Orchestra Boosters:
- baked potatoes

New World Arts:
- nachos

Fish Lake Organic Berry Patches:
- jams, jellies, canned goods

Lori's Fried Pies:
- fried fruit pies

Exchange Club of Goshen:
- walking tacos, pork tenderloin

South Side Soda Shop:

Beer's Confectionary Co:
- funnel cakes, fresh squeezed lemonade
When/Where
Description
When/Where
Description

Courthouse
Jun 1, 6-8

Downtown Goshen Inc.

Chalk the Walk
Kids of all ages should should stop by the First Fridays Kids' Tent on the south side Courthouse. ALL young artists are invited to share their artistic talent on the courthouse sidewalks. Chalk will be provided compliments of Doug's Alignment.

Look for Professional Artists who will also demonstrate their talents at the courthouse.

Courthouse
Jun 1, 5-9

Downtown Goshen Inc.

ERRA Fish & Wildlife Learning Center
ERRA Fish & Wildlife will host a fish and wild life learning center for kids. Kids can see, touch and learn about the turtles and snakes that are native to the Goshen community.
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Gaining Grounds Coffee House

114 East Lincoln Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528

ADEC hopes to break down barriers, both physical and attitudinal, for individuals living with a developmental or physical disability. Gaining Grounds is just one of the many ways we hope to accomplish this goal in our community. We invite you to join us in making our vision of a truly inclusive community – where we all have the opportunity to share our skills and talents – a reality. 

Contact information:

Steve Germani
(574) 533-4231

E-mail us!
Check out our web site.

Business category: Retail

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Downtown Goshen Inc.

234 South Main Street, Suite 4
Goshen, IN 46526

Downtown Goshen, Inc. focuses on letting people know just how exciting our city can be. With over 29 downtown festival days and themed events FREE to the public, there’s plenty of opportunity for people to discover the ingenious things Goshen community has to offer.

Contact information:

Gina Leichty
(574) 312-9922

E-mail us!
Check out our web site.

Business category: Public Service

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Spacious Heart Yoga

119 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Yoga classes for all ages and all levels include basic yoga, classes for children, prenatal, and therapeutic yoga.

Contact information:

Kara Schmidt
(574) 534-7223

E-mail us!
Check out our web site.

Business category: Health and Wellness

First Fridays in downtown Goshen

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