First Fridays in downtown Goshen

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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 4, 2010

First Fridays says, “I do”

Downtown Goshen throws a wedding

The invitations, the dresses, the makeup, the photographer, the food ... downtown Goshen has EVERYTHING you need for a wedding. To prove it we’re throwing a real wedding! See details below.

Outdoor Summer Music Series

June marks the kick-off of our Outdoor Summer Music Series with live music on the courthouse lawn and on East Washington Street.

On the Courthouse Lawn - Live Music on the Green

  • 5:30 - 7 p.m. Kentucky T. Dutchersmith and The Rubber Band
  • 7 - 8:30 p.m. Lake Area Community Band

Music on East Washington Street (between Main and 5th)

  • 6 - 7:30 p.m. Phil Kilmer
  • 8 - 10 p.m. Gretchen's Revenge

Enjoy restaurant specials, food on the street and live music while checking out some rad vintage mopeds, and all the downtown merchant specials!

This month's events sponsored by Accents Framing & Gifts, Ashley Troyer Events, Cyd Gallery, Downtown Goshen, Inc., Gateway Winery, Jules Boutique, Kelly Jae’s Cafe & Maple Leaf Farms, Salon J, The Goshen News, LightSky, RedPost, Goshen Parks and Recreation Department


  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Business promotions
  • Kids activities
Where/When
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Vintage Moped Rally
West Jefferson St (between Main & Third)
Jun 4, 5-9

RAIN LOCATION: Motion Left garage on 3rd Street near the corner of Jefferson & 3rd

Go old school while enjoying the Vintage Moped Rally with Motion Left Mopeds. D.J. Mike will be blasting out tunes. A must-see event for all!

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Elkhart River Watershed Celebration
West Jefferson St (between Main & Third)
Jun 4, 5-9

RAIN LOCATION: 115 W. Jefferson St (across from County Seat in the old Home Again store)
 
Join in the fun at the Elkhart River Watershed Celebration sponsored by the Elkhart River Restoration Association and the Elkhart County Soil and Water Conservation District - live fish, games and more. Check out this year's rain barrels here.

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

First Firdays says, "I do"
234 South Main Street, Suite 4, Goshen
Jun 4, 7-11

RAIN LOCATION: Gateway Winery, 211 S. Main

Downtown Goshen Throws a Wedding!

Downtown Goshen throws a wedding!

The wedding invitations, the bridesmaids' dresses, the make up, the photographer, the food ... downtown Goshen has EVERYTHING you need for a wedding. To prove it we're throwing a real wedding!
 
One lucky, local couple is going to have the wedding of their dreams! The ceremony will be taking place in the alley near The Wellness Studio, followed by a cocktail reception on East Washington Street (wedding guests only).

Help us congratulate the newlyweds by joining them during the outdoor entertainment series on East Washington Street!

Wedding sponsors are:
Accents Framing & Gifts • Ashley Troyer Events • Bosco's Place • Constant Spring • Cyd Gallery • Downtown Goshen, Inc. • Gateway Winery • Goshen News • Grand Rental Station • Joselena Fashions & Alterations • Jule's Boutique • Kelly Jae's Cafe & Maple Leaf Farms • Maple City Market • Mattern's Butcher Shop & Corner Deli • Menno Travel Services/American Express • Michiana Ice Carvers Association & City's Pure Ice • Party Zone • Salon J • Send Out Cards • Shutterhugs Custom Framing, Printing & Photography • Snyder's Men's Shop & Jim's Formal Wear • South Side Soda Shop • Spacious Heart Yoga •  Ten Thousand Villages • The Cake Shoppe • The Electric Brew • The Music Place • The Nut Shoppe • The Wellness Studio • Woldruff's Footwear & Apparel. Photo above taken by Cyd Gallery.

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Gretchen's Revenge
East Washington Street (between Main and 5th)
Jun 4, 8-11

RAIN LOCATION: Bosco's Place (on the corner of Washington & Fifth)

You won't want to miss the ever popular local rock band Gretchen’s Revenge! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the great outdoors while we kick off our outdoor entertainment series on Washington Street!

Check out their website at www.gretchensrevengeband.com

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Phil Kilmer
234 South Main Street, Suite 4, Goshen
Jun 4, 6-7:30pm

RAIN LOCATION: Bosco's Place (corner of Washington & 5th)

Musician Phil Kilmer will sing and play his acoustic guitar on June 4, 2010 prior to Gretchen's Revenge. 

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Live Music on the Green
Courthouse Lawn
Jun 4, 5:30-8:30pm

RAIN LOCATION: The Goshen Theater, 216 S. Main Street
 
Bring your lawn chairs/blankets and enjoy the tunes of these local musicians:

  • 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
    Kentucky T. Dutchersmith and The Rubber Band
  • 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
    Lake Area Community Band

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

I ❤ Goshen Restaurant Tour Drawing
East Washington Street Entertainment Stage (between Main & 5th)
Jun 4, 8-8:10pm

RAIN LOCATION FOR 8 PM DRAWING: Bosco's Place (near the corner of Washington & 5th)

Turn in your complete restaurant tour cards at the Goshen Historical Society Museum (124 S. Main Street) between 5 – 7 p.m.

A drawing will take place at 8 p.m. on the E. Washington Street Entertainment Stage. One lucky winner will receive a $500 coupon book to be used at the participating eateries! Five other winners will receive a $100 coupon book. The coupon book will act as cash. Must be present to win. Must be 18 or older.

Participating Restaurants:

The Cake Shoppe (106 North Main)
Constant Spring (219 South Main)
Duranguenze (113 West Washington)
Electric Brew (136 South Main)
Maple City Market (314 South Main)
Mattern's Butcher Shop & Corner Deli (201 South Main)
The Nut Shoppe (204 South Main)
South Side Soda Shop (1122 South Main)
Universal Tamal (225 South Main)

This tour has been made possible in part by support from the Indiana Humanities Council in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this tour do not necessarily represent those of the national Endowment for the Humanities or the Indiana Humanities Council.
 

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Student Recital
215 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Jun 4, 6-7:30pm

The voice studio of Rebecca Dengler Kaufman will share a free vocal recital.  Selections will include classical and popular vocal solos and small ensembles. The high school students from Goshen and Fairfield will sing beginning at 6:00 in the church sanctuary.

As always, our facility is open to all for free refreshments and coffee, clean restrooms and free WiFi.  We are always happy to be of service to our community!

Hosted by: First Presbyterian Church

A night at the movies- "Tooth Fairy"
203 North 5th Street, Goshen
Jun 4, 7-9:30pm

“A night at the movies.”  Join the crew at City Church for an evening with movies, popcorn and drinks.  Bring your friends for this free showing on the big screen.  We will be here starting at 7:00 with short childrens movies and will show "Tooth Fairy" starting at 7:30.  Plan to have a great evening at 1st Fridays downtown and end the evening with a movie at City Church on the corner of 5th and Clinton, behind the Olympia Candy Kitchen.

Hosted by: Goshen City Church of the Brethren
Where/When
Description

Goshen City Republican Committee
Bosco's Place parking lot
Jun 4, 5-9

Brats & Hot Dogs
The Goshen City Republican Committee will be grilling hot dogs and brats beside the Bosco's Place beer garden.

PolyKarmic Recycling
124 West Jefferson St.
Jun 4, 5-9

"BBQ" Fund Raiser

Please join us at PolyKarmic's first fundraiser!
We will be grilling Burgers (veggie too) during the First Friday's summer kick -off.
All money raised will go to the general fund to cover operating expense.
This will also be a perfect time to meet PolyKarmic and se4e what we are all about.
For more info. see us at PolyKarmic.org or find our Facebook page.
When/Where
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Better World Books
118 East Washington Street, Goshen
Jun 4, 6-8

Author Signing
Local author, Loren Shaum, will be signing copies of his new book, Seasons in Lake Country from 6 - 8pm at Better World Books.

Seasons in Lake Country reproduces, in some fashion, the pulse of Lake Country lifestyle.  In keeping with Shaum's mantra of combining good food, good drink and, most importantly good friends, this collection offers simple recipes and inviting pictures.

Seasons in Lake Country is currently for sale at Better World Books for $39.00.
When/Where
Description

Southeast corner of the Courthouse lawn
Jun 4, 6:30-7:30pm

Downtown Goshen Inc.

ECSA Woodwind Quintet, Children's Concert & Story Telling
RAIN LOCATION: Home Again (120 North Main, the old Kline's blg)

The Elkhart County Symphony announces a FREE Children’s Concert & Storytelling at Goshen’s First Friday (downtown Goshen) on Friday, June 4, 2010. Sponsored by the Indiana Arts Commission, the concert will feature the ECSA Woodwind Quintet as they play music interspersed with the narrated story of the Coretta Scott King award-winning children’s book, The Bat Boy and His Violin, by Gavin Curtis.  Experience the joys of baseball in 1948, as a young boy and his family learn that his gift of music can positively influence the attitude of a team, as well as adding beauty to everyone’s lives.  Performed in the children’s area on the Courthouse Lawn at 6:30 pm, the quintet will also provide a short concert after the storytelling. Members of the Woodwind Quintet are Deb Inglefield, horn; Aleksandra Kemble, flute; Kate Irelan, clarinet; Jim Nagano, oboe, and Jordan Cavitt, bassoon.

For more information, call the ECSA at 574-293-1087, or visit Facebook or the webpage  www.elkhartsymphony.net.
 

Courthouse & North End
Jun 4, 6-8

Downtown Goshen Inc.

Chalk the Walk
NOTE: In the event of rain, event will be cancelled.

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.




Sponsored by Chiropractic Wellness Center & Families First.

118 East Washington Street, Goshen
Jun 4, 5-7

Better World Books

First Fridays Kids Book Club
Join us for story time at 6:30 p.m. at Better World Books. This month's books will be about summertime fun! Record your books between 5 - 6:30 pm and get a prize. 

NOTE: The book club will be taking a break during the summer months. We will resume again in the winter.

203 North 5th Street, Goshen
Jun 4, 7-9:30pm

Goshen City Church of the Brethren

A night at the movies- "Tooth Fairy"

206 South Main Street, Goshen
Jun 4, 5-9

Ten Thousand Villages Goshen

Galimoto Obstacle Course
Run our ever-popular Galimoto Obstacle Course! Use one of our handcrafted biker toys from Kenya, known as galimotos or kabumbas, and weave it over, under, around and through our special course. Great fun for kids of all ages!

Also, while you're here you can say hi to Ikenya, our life-size Kinetic Kabumba, making a welcome reappearance to our store. Watch as she pedals along on her own bicycle wheels!
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Goshen City Church of the Brethren

203 North 5th Street
Goshen, IN 46528

Special events with a focus on service. Open restrooms and space to come and relax during First Fridays.

Contact information:

Steve Norton
(574) 533-1884

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First Presbyterian Church

215 East Lincoln Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528

Contact information:

Marcia Yost
(574) 533-7845

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Business category: Public Service

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Ten Thousand Villages Goshen

206 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Ten Thousand Villages Goshen is one of a network of nonprofit fair trade retailers in the US and Canada. Our store features handcrafted gift items, jewelry, personal accessories and home decor from artisans in over 35 countries in developing regions in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Contact information:

Elizabeth Dragoo
(574) 533-8491

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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

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Better World Books

118 East Washington Street
Goshen, 46528

New and used bookstore.

Contact information:

Brad and Missy Weirich
(574) 534-1984

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Goshen City Republican Committee

115 E. Lincoln Ave.
Goshen, IN 46527

Contact information:

Bob Schrameyer
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PolyKarmic Recycling

212 West Washington St., Box 67
Goshen, In 46527

PolyKarmic Recycling Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization founded in the fall of 2009, by Chairman Timothy Huser. As a local resident and business owner with great interest in environmental issues, Huser was inspired to create PolyKarmic as a way of providing support services and education for Goshen community members in their efforts to be environmentally conscious in thought and action.

The mission of PolyKarmic is to make curbside recycling available to the residents of Goshen and work in cooperation with any existing or future recycling services in the area to make this mission a reality. It will also work to provide education as to the benefits of recycling. The organization is privately funded with any surplus revenue that might acquire during the fiscal year will be donated back to local community organizations.

Currently, PolyKarmic provides curbside pickup for the following materials: Paper (newspapers, magazines, catalogs), Corrugated Cardboard, Plastic (1 & 2), Metal (aluminum, tin, steel), and glass. There are two recycling bin options for participants to choose from; a small bin (10gal) for $5 per pickup, and a large bin (34gal) for $10 per pickup. Pickup will be on either Tuesday or Thursday depending on location. Options for businesses are also available.

For more information about PolyKarmic Recycling Inc. please visit www.PolyKarmic.org or to sign up for services email your interest to info@polykarmic.org.

Contact information:

Tim Huser


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First Fridays in downtown Goshen

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